2025-11-04: News Headlines

thenationalnews.com (2025-11-04). Air strikes reported in Gaza city despite ceasefire Israeli fighter jets launched air strikes in Gaza city on Monday night, official Palestinian media reported, despite a ceasefire with Hamas that has largely calmed two years of fighting.

theguardian.com (2025-11-04). Americans 'dumbfounded by cruelty' of Trump officials slashing Snap benefitsAcross the country, Americans who depend on government help to buy groceries are preparing for the worst. | | As a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown, Donald Trump has threatened to, for the first time in the program's more than 60-year history, cut off benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (Snap). A federal judge last week prevented the US Department of Agriculture from suspending Snap altogether, but the Trump administration now says enrollees will receive only half of their usual benefits.

Staff (2025-11-04). "The Dark Side" : Dick Cheney's Legacy from Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program. democracynow.org Dick Cheney, the former vice president and one of the key architects of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, died Monday at age 84. Cheney served six terms in Congress as Wyoming's lone representative before serving as defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush, when he oversaw the first Gulf War and the bloody U.S. invasion of Panama that deposed former U.S. ally Manuel Noriega. From 1995 to 2000, Cheney served as chair and CEO of the oil services company Halliburton, before George W. Bush tapped him as his running mate. As vice president, Cheney was a leading proponent of invading and occupying Iraq, w…

Staff (2025-11-04). Headlines for November 4, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens to Cancel Funding to NYC If Mamdani Is Elected Mayor, Trump Administration Will Only Partially Fund Expiring SNAP Benefits as Shutdown Drags On, Fed Warns of Weakening Labor Market as U.S. Companies Announce AI-Driven Layoffs, 10 Richest U.S. Billionaires Have Expanded Wealth by $700 Billion Since Trump's Return, Dick Cheney, Architect of Iraq Occupation and U.S. Torture Program, Dies at 84, U.N. Says 36,000 Have Fled North Darfur's Capital Since Paramilitaries Seized Control, Israel Continues to Attack Gaza Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Israel and Hamas Exchange Bod…

newarab (2025-11-04). Dick Cheney, architect of US-led 'War on Terror', dies at 84. newarab.com Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the He died at age 84 on Monday from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. | The Republican – a former Wyoming congressman and secretary of defense – was already a major Washington player when then-Texa…

newarab (2025-11-04). Dick Cheney's destructive policies still shape the Middle East. newarab.com Cheney passed away on Monday night as a result of complications from pneumonia and heart disease, his family said in a statement. | The veteran politician will likely be best remembered for his role in the Iraq war, with the US-led invasion widely criticised for its dis…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Gaza death toll has risen to 68,872 since Oct. 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli army has killed 68,872 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023.

znetwork.org (2025-11-04). There is No Rock Bottom: The Trump Regime's Depravity Will Continue to Shock the World Until it is Removed Mad "king" Trump is now blowing up random boats, slaughtering innocents in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, claiming without a hint of a wisp of a scent of evidence that the people he is massacring in cold violation of international and national law and basic decency are "enemy combatant" narco-traffickers "at war with the United States."

newarab (2025-11-04). Gaza expresses solidarity with Sudan over El-Fasher massacre. newarab.com After over two years of Israeli genocidal war and

Phil Rockstroh (2025-11-04). From Strip Mall USA, to Gaza, to Venezuela: An Architecture of Lies. dissidentvoice.org So begins the revolution in behalf of soul: The world is primarily and always an aesthetic phenomenon with which our animal senses and innate reactions are attuned. — James Hillman, Healing Fiction We tell white lies to avoid conflict or embarrassment. We tell ourselves wholly subjective tales in order to cope with crushing realities. Nations …

newarab (2025-11-04). Killing of Gaza journalists highlighted on Day to End Impunity. newarab.com On Sunday, the world marked the The UN-recognised international day serves to highlight

thecanary.co (2025-11-04). Trump is secretly rebuilding a US base in the Caribbean in another move against VenezuelaTrump has refused to confirm he'll strike Venezuela as the clock runs out on his 60 day war powers. And as an aircraft carrier group heads to the Caribbean, old bases are being reopened and rebuilt.

newarab (2025-11-04). Gaza faces harrowing winter as less than a quarter of aid enters. newarab.com Less than a quarter of the required Israel continues to impose restrictions on aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave despite a

Alaa Shamali (2025-11-04). Israel has now destroyed almost all of Gaza's communication and internet networks. thecanary.co At a time when digital infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the global economy, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip find themselves isolated from the world, amid the near-total collapse of communications and internet networks as a result of Israel's widespread military targeting of digital infrastructure. This collapse is not limited to service disruptions but extends […] | By

newarab (2025-11-04). 'We're treated in the corridors': Gaza's healthcare catastrophe. newarab.com

Sara Nabil Hegy (2025-11-04). Teaching in the midst of genocide. electronicintifada.net Gaza teachers face unthinkable scenarios when their students are injured in Israeli attacks and suffer from famine.

newarab (2025-11-04). Hamas says body of Israeli soldier found in Gaza. newarab.com The armed wing of Hamas said the body was found in Shujaiya, an eastern suburb of Gaza City in an area still occupied by Israeli forces, after Israel granted access to the location for teams from Hamas and the International Committee of the Red Cross. | The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades "will hand over the body of one of the occupation's prisoners, which was found in the Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City at 8:…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-04). They Tortured Lambs In The West Bank. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli settlers were

thecanary.co (2025-11-04). Far-right Israelis carry out shocking violence against a Palestinian familyLast week, illegal Zionist Israeli settlers terrorised Mahmoud Al-Daghamin and his family, hospitalising his children, killing livestock, and vandalising his property

newarab (2025-11-04). When Glamour meets genocide: Ms Rachel's get-out-of-guilt award. newarab.com In a moment that feels both hopeful and yet falls short, Ms Rachel has been named a Like me, anyone with a pre-school aged child will most probably have already held Ms Rachel as a personal hero and extended member of the household, but her unabashed and

newarab (2025-11-04). Algerian worker praised for 'heroism' during UK train attack. newarab.com An Algerian rail worker has been praised as "heroic" after he stepped in to protect people during last week's Samir Zitouni, 48, was left with critical injuries after he confronted the perpetrator, who wounded 10 people on the Doncaster to London King's Cross service on Saturday. | Transport police said the suspected attacker, Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, as well as a separate attempted murder charge over another incident at a train s…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). 8 killed in train collision in central Indian state of Chhatt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — At least eight people were killed and several were injured when a passenger train collided with a goods train in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, officials said.

corinna barnard (2025-11-04). Most US Voters Say Rich Have Too Much Influence in Elections. consortiumnews.com Wealthy donors and corporations have too much power in elections, according to Americans in a national poll. The Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision remains unpopular with two-thirds of them. By Dave Levinthal OpenSecrets CN at 30 The vast majority…

Mark J Willière (2025-11-04). "No US Drones" — But Is Pakistan Quietly Fueling America's Afghan Strikes? thinktank.pk As cross-border skirmishes rage and diplomatic shuttles intensify between Islamabad and Kabul, a familiar specter haunts South Asia's fragile peace: whispers of American fingerprints on Pakistan's hardening line against the Taliban. With the Establishment's latest briefing on November 4, 2025, categorically rejecting any complicity in US drone strikes over Afghanistan, the question looms large—is Pakistan …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Man charged over UK train stabbing attack. ecns.cn A 32-year-old man was charged on Monday with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound high-speed train on Saturday evening.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Israeli drone strike hits car in South Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Local media in south Lebanon reported Tuesday that an Israeli drone targeted a civilian vehicle on the Kfar Dajjal—Shoukin road in the Nabatieh district on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Robot traffic officer works in Wuzhen, E China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn Standing 1.8 meters tall, the robot can replicate various traffic command gestures and synchronize with traffic light systems to enable dynamic lane management and intelligent guidance. As the permanent host of the World Internet Conference, Wuzhen has seen a growing number of artificial intelligence applications implemented in recent years.

newarab (2025-11-04). Wedding at Lebanon's Jeita Grotto triggers nationwide backlash. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Hong Kong Olympian Kong Man Wai drops Canadian passport to run for legislature. ecns.cn Hong Kong Olympic gold medalist Vivian Kong Man Wai said Monday she has applied to renounce her Canadian passport to qualify for the 2025 Hong Kong Legislative Council election, according to local media reports.

Chris Walker (2025-11-04). Trump Will Fund Only Half of SNAP Benefits, Leaving Millions Short on Food. truthout.org The Trump administration announced on Monday that it will provide only half of the usual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November after money for the program officially ran out on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. More than 42 million Americans, amounting to around 1 in 8 families overall, depend on the program, sometimes known as food stamps… |

UMMID (2025-11-04). Trump-Xi Meeting: Mere Optics, No Concrete Deliverables. ummid.com Overall, Trump-Xi Summit 2025 could be described as just optics for the American public, as it may not translate into any real gain for the American taxpayer.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Security threat halts flights at Reagan National Airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — A security threat on board a United Airlines aircraft has led to a ground stop at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) outside Washington, D.C., two aviation sources tell local US media.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Kenya lays ground for first green fertilizer plant. ecns.cn Kenya advanced its push for clean industrialization on Monday with the groundbreaking of a landmark green fertilizer plant developed in partnership with China.

Gabriel Honrada (2025-11-04). China's latest hypersonic missile morphs at Mach 5. asiatimes.com China is touting a shape-shifting hypersonic missile as a leap in strike power — but the real test is whether the weapon's engineering can outrun physics. Last month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Chinese military researchers have unveiled a prototype hypersonic "morphing" missile capable of altering its aerodynamic shape mid-flight, marking a …

Victoria Fielding (2025-11-04). New York Times shows how media have failed American democracy. independentaustralia.net

Tom Engelhardt (2025-11-04). Tomgram: John Feffer, The Venn Diagram of Trump's Vendettas. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. At some level, it's hard to even believe what's happening on this planet. Sections of the island of Jamaica have just been devastated by an almost unimaginably powerful hurricane, thanks in part to the heating of the globe's …

Peter McGraw (2025-11-04). Singles' Day, a $150B holiday in China, will catch on in the US. asiatimes.com On November 11 each year, a curious holiday takes over China. What began among Nanjing University students in the 1990s as a tongue-in-cheek counter to Valentine's Day has exploded into the world's largest shopping event: Singles' Day. The date, 11/11, was chosen because the four ones resemble "bare sticks," Chinese slang for singles. Today, the …

Richard Ghiasy (2025-11-04). Nothing surprising in China's innovative rise. asiatimes.com Many Western observers view China's rapid advancement in high-tech domains such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, electric vehicles and green energy as a surprise. Long dismissed as a copycat, China is only now being grudgingly acknowledged as an innovator throughout parts of the collective West. Yet this framing misunderstands history. For millennia, stretching back to …

newarab (2025-11-04). UN suspends work at Afghan-Iran border over curbs on women staff. newarab.com The United Nations on Tuesday suspended operations at a key border crossing between Indrika Ratwatte, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, did not detail the restrictions but warned they were creating "immediate operational challenges" and posed "additional risks for returning people, particularly women and girls". | Islam Qala is the main crossing point for Afghans expelled from Iran, m…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran, Morocco futsal match ends in a draw. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iran and Morocco futsal teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in Group B of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Maharashtra 12th HSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th) 2026 exams.

Josiah Mortimer (2025-11-04). Challenger to Lead Britain's Biggest Union Vows to Review Labour Ties and Slash Own Salary in Bid to Unseat Starmer Ally. bylinetimes.com A left-wing challenger to lead the UK's largest trade union is pledging to ramp up industrial action and overhaul its relationship with Labour if she wins. | Andrea Egan, a socialist social worker from Bolton, is challenging the re-standing General Secretary of Unison for the leadership, and is convinced she will win. | Andrea Egan is standing for Unison General Secretary after 37 years working in the public sector. She joined the union movement just as the 'closed shop' guaranteeing high trade union membership was being dismantled by Margaret Thatcher's Government. | But Unison still has significant power…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Nigeria rejects Trump's claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Nigeria's constitution makes it impossible for the state to be involved in religious persecution, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar stated on Tuesday.

independentaustralia.net (2025-11-04). How the American dollar to euro exchange rate reflects global economic power shifts. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2025-11-04). Sudan says army to keep fighting after US truce proposal. newarab.com Sudan's defence minister said on Tuesday that the army would press on with fighting the paramilitary "We thank the Trump administration for its efforts and proposals to achieve peace," Hassan Kabroun said in a speech broadcast on state television, adding that "preparations for the Sudanese people's battle are ongoing." | "Our preparations for…

editor (2025-11-04). The need for stronger, targeted, and transparent enforcement against stock price manipulation in Indonesia. onlineopinion.com.au akarta's message to investors is clear: transparency and enforcement must come first if Indonesia wants to trade speculation for credibility.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Calculators in any form not permitted in JEE Main: NTA. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has categorically said that calculators in any form — virtual or real, will not be allowed during the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Hajj 2026 Payment Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment for pilgrims selected through Qurrah as well as Hajj Waiting Lists 2026.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran's W. Azarbaijan exports over 2.5m tons of goods in 7 mos. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — An official at the Customs Office of West Azarbaijan province says that more than 2.5 million tons of non-oil goods were exported from this province overseas in the past seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.

independentaustralia.net (2025-11-04). A homeowner's guide to plumbers servicing all needs. independentaustralia.net

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). VIDEO: Mamdani leads as New Yorkers choose next mayor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — New York City stands on the precipice of electing its new mayor as Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads a trio of candidates seeking to become the next leader of America's largest city.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Maharashtra 10th SSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th) 2026 exams.

newarab (2025-11-04). Why the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is in danger of collapsing. newarab.com

Adam Bienkov (2025-11-04). Sadiq Khan Urges New Yorkers to Reject 'The Politics of Fear' and Vote for Zohran Mamdani. bylinetimes.com A source close to the London Mayor told Byline Times that Khan wants New Yorkers to reject the "divisive and desperate" tactics of Mamdani's political opponents and embrace Mamdani's "positive vision" for the city. | Highlighting the "uncanny" similarities between the failed attempts by the UK Conservatives to target Khan's religion during his first bid for London mayor and the current campaigns being run being run against Mamdani, the source said the London Mayor hoped New Yorkers would "see through" such tactics. | "The similarities between the attacks Mamdani has faced and what Sadiq has faced in elections…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran grabs 3 medals on 1st day of CISM weightlifting contest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces on Tuesday won three bronze medals in snatch, clean and jerk at the first CISM Military Championship Challenge.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Bihar 2025 Election: A Referendum on Memory. ummid.com Bihar's 2025 election is not a contest of parties — it's a referendum on memory and about whether the poor still believe in a Constitution that forgot them.

Omid Memarian (2025-11-04). Reimagining beauty and humor: Marc Dennis on turning masterpieces into living conversations. globalvoices.org

JAMES (2025-11-04). Venezuela ALBA News 11.4.2025: National Week of Protest No War on Venezuela, Nov 15-23; Donate to Cuba Recovery Aid; Conservatives Speak against War on Venezuela. afgj.org No War on Venezuela! No Troops on our Streets! Urgent Call for a Week of Coordinated Protests — November 15 — 23 Calling all antiwar, peace and justice, union and solidarity activists! An emergency network is calling for local actions, large and small, Also actions within 24 hours of any major U.S. escalation. www.codepink.org/vz_toolkit Stimson: The…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Pezeshkian visits Iran's Intl. Nanotechnology Exhibition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the 16th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and the First Up-to-Date Technologies Exhibition at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground on Tuesday.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting.

Leon Hadar (2025-11-04). Time for US to ditch its Saudi alliance. asiatimes.com For decades, Washington's foreign policy establishment has treated the US-Saudi relationship as sacrosanct—an unshakeable pillar of American strategy in the Middle East. Yet like a couple staying together "for the kids," both parties have long since moved on, pursuing separate interests while maintaining the fiction of partnership. It's time to acknowledge what should be obvious: …

Tim Huber (2025-11-04). My virtue, their villainy? anabaptistworld.org I converted to Christianity and received baptism in the Mennonite church in Japan on May 14, 1989. Arriving at Goshen College three months later, I felt euphoric. I was suddenly surrounded by all things Mennonite — hymnals, cookbooks, "Mennonite names," even an insurance company.

_____ (2025-11-04). In Eswatini, abusive lawsuit demands a record $9.8 mln for defamation. cpj.org Lusaka, November 4, 2025—The Swazi Bridge news site in Eswatini is facing a record-breaking claim for 170 million emalangeni (US$9.8 million) in damages and the threat of terrorism investigations, as part of a growing global trend of using abusive lawsuits to suppress public interest reporting. The Farmers Bank and its director John Asfar alleged defamation…

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Citizens of 48 countries enjoy unilateral visa-free access to China. ecns.cn The growing "visa-free list" shows China's firm resolve in expanding high-level opening-up, and the various measures China has taken to ease cross-border travel are all part of China's concrete action to create an open global economy.

Walden Bello (2025-11-04). King Donald and His Asian Vassals. fpif.org Last week may well go down as the week of humiliation for us in the Asia Pacific. At the beginning of the week, Trump landed in Kuala Lumpur to attend the ASEAN Leaders' Summit, where he got a special ceremony to mark his allegedly successful brokering of the peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, the heavy lifting of which was actually done by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, who gracefully yielded center stage to the egomaniac. Trump did not even bother to wait for the summit to end but flew on to Japan, with Prime Minister Hun Manet's sweet promise ringing his ears that Cambodia will nominate him f…

newarab (2025-11-04). FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match. newarab.com FIFA President With few exceptions, female fans have been banned from sports events in the Islamic republic since the 1979 revolution and

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). 2025 Parliamentary Election in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com BAGHDAD, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Parliamentary elections in Iraq are scheduled to be held on Nov. 11, 2025. The elections will determine the 329 members of Iraq's Council of Representatives, who are responsible for electing the country's president.

Stephen Unwin (2025-11-04). Follow the Money: How the Right Weaponises the Costs of Supporting Learning Disabled People. bylinetimes.com In the lead-up to what promises to be a consequential budget, the money spent on supporting disabled people is constantly questioned, often in the most simplistic terms. | Thus, to the glee of right-wing politicians and journalists, the National Audit Office has recently reported that local authorities spend £2 billion every year on transporting disabled children to school. | Meanwhile, the reform of the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system is endlessly postponed, no doubt because of the political challenge involved in cutting services. | And all the time, welfare benefits are eyed…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Putin orders logistics hubs on China, North Korea borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to build multimodal transport and logistics hubs along the borders with China and North Korea to strengthen infrastructure and trade routes in the Far East.

UMMID (2025-11-04). After Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi too gives India a miss. ummid.com Days after Cristiano Ronaldo disappointed football fans by a no show at Al-Nassr vs FC Goa, Lionel Messi did a ditto as Argentina national football team's scheduled visit to India in November has been called off.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). 7th China-France Cultural Forum held in Changsha. ecns.cn The 7th China-France Cultural Forum was held in Changsha, Hunan Province from Sunday to Tuesday, with the theme "Pluralistic coexistence and harmonious progress—forging a new pattern for China-France cultural exchanges."

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). US, allies have killed almost 3m people in Muslim countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Yemen Ansarullah Leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi has said that the United States and its allies have killed nearly three million innocent people in the Muslim countries over the past 20 years.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Sudan Crisis: Tracing The Israel, RSF Secret Links. ummid.com While the RSF's atrocities in El-Fasher shocked the world, a growing body of evidence points to covert Israeli links to the paramilitary group.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Hospital pioneers remote robotic surgery. ecns.cn A hospital in Xiamen, Fujian province, facilitated the world's first successful cross-border remote robot-assisted heart surgery with experts from France, marking a historic milestone.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Your Dream Home shouldn't turn into a Nightmare. ummid.com This article should help a lot to make sure that your dream home doesn't turn into a nightmare later on.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). China's use of digital, AI tools praised by intl body. ecns.cn Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency have praised China's innovative application of digital tools and artificial intelligence in strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety.

Robert Freeman (2025-11-04). Nazi group "decimated" by coordinated republican anti-fascist campaign. thecanary.co An avowedly Nazi political organisation called Clann Éireann (CÉ) has been left in tatters after a concerted operation by a collective of republican and anti-fascist groups who have formed the new Socialist Republican Front (SRF). A group connected to Clann Éireann, the incongruously named Republicans Against Antifa (RAA), have also reportedly been significantly undermined by […] | By

newarab (2025-11-04). Oversight is optional: How Iraqi democracy is being hollowed out. newarab.com

newarab (2025-11-04). PKK leader Ocalan urges progress in Turkish peace process. newarab.com Imprisoned Kurdish militant leader Ocalan, the founder of the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK), is spearheading efforts to move from a four-decade armed Kurdish rebellion against the Turkish state to a democratic political struggle for the rights of Turkey's Kurdish…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran ready to inflict heavier losses on enemies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The IRGC spokesman highlighted Iran's growing military preparedness, warning the enemies that they will have to suffer heavier defeats in case of any aggression against the country.

Zoya Teirstein (2025-11-04). They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn't. grist.org Jennifer and Dean Bye were just getting by before Hurricane Ida slammed into southern Louisiana in 2021. The couple own a house in a comfortable subdivision in Paulina, a town about an hour west of New Orleans, that they share with their three kids. They had their challenges before the storm — Jennifer had recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer around the same time that one of their children was diagnosed with nonverbal autism — but the Byes were making it work. Then Ida turned everything upside down. | "The living room fell in and everything had to be gutted," Jennifer, a nursing assistant, s…

Lakhvinder Singh (2025-11-04). US-based construction of South Korea's N-sub: It's complicated. asiatimes.com The recent announcement by President Donald Trump that the United States will allow South Korea to acquire nuclear-propelled submarines has introduced new strategic and industrial variables into South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program and the rapidly changing regional balance of power dynamics. Although approval has reportedly been granted by the United States for South Korea to …

UMMID (2025-11-04). Mbappe compared with Ronaldo after Golden Boot triumph. His response. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe is being compared with Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo after he won his first Golden Boot Friday October 31, 2025 in recognition of his outstanding performances during the 2024—25 season, his first with Real Madrid.

Staff (2025-11-04). From Mamdani to Prop 50, John Nichols on Election Day Races & the Future of Democratic Party. democracynow.org Voters in the United States are casting ballots in several closely watched elections on Tuesday, including mayoral races in New York, Seattle and Minneapolis, and gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia. The Nation's executive editor John Nichols says Zohran Mamdani's campaign in New York, in particular, has "captured the imagination of the country." He notes many of Tuesday's races could help shape the agenda of the Democratic Party and move it toward being "an activist party that uses government to really tip the balance in favor of the working class."…

newarab (2025-11-04). Far-right UK activist 'Tommy Robinson' cleared of terror charge. newarab.com UK activist District Judge Sam Goozee found 42-year-old Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, not guilty of a charge brought under Britain's Terrorism Act. | Robinson was stopped in the southeastern port of Folke…

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). China's Shenzhen to present splendid 2026 APEC meeting: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's role and contribution on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) stage has continued to strengthen, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, adding China believes that Shenzhen, the host city, will present a splendid APEC meeting for the world next year.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape video traced after suicide fear. ummid.com Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, the Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape videos of a Palestinian hostage, is found alive after suicide fears.

Tony Gordstein (2025-11-04). Canary Leaks: a Downing Street aide begs head of Met to arrest 93-year-old Jewish protester. thecanary.co From: tonygordstein@number10.gov.uk To: sirmarkrowley@met.police.uk Subject: we need you to nick this Jewish antisemite, and quickly Hey Mark, I'm writing under the pseudonym Tony Gordstein here because Mandy has ordered the whole Downing Street team to be bloody paranoid about anything getting out with one of our names attached. Bear with me here, but Tony is […] | By

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran FM sympathizes with Afghanistan over deadly earthquake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday expressed his sympathy with the government and people of the neighboring Afghanistan following the reoccurrence of an earthquake in this country.

Willem Moore (2025-11-04). Starmer told members to leave; now Labour's begging them to come back. thecanary.co In 2023, Keir Starmer infamously told Labour members they should leave the party if they didn't like the direction of travel under his leadership. Can you guess how that's going? 2023: Keir Starmer, "If you don't like the changes we've made the door is open and you can leave" 2025: Labour, "Please come back" pic.twitter.com/XdSI4k8nav […] | By

newarab (2025-11-04). Londoner goes viral for flying to Morocco for cheaper haircut. newarab.com A man from the 22-year-old Muscab Salad said on his social media pages that he wanted something cheaper than the ₤41 (US$53) he usually pays at his

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Chinese food enterprises attract global buyers at 3rd phase of 138th edition of Canton Fair. ecns.cn The third phase of the 138th edition of the Canton Fair is currently being held in Guangzhou. Chinese food enterprises have showcased a range of high-quality products, including local specialty agricultural products, snacks, candies, and edible condiments, captivating the interest of international buyers.

John P Ruehl (2025-11-04). US-China tech empires in a race to cement supremacy. asiatimes.com The US-UK technology deal announced in September 2025 promises to accelerate Britain's AI sector, but critics warn it will happen at the expense of national tech sovereignty. It reflects the steady trend of US government and private interests extending a technologically driven form of hegemony, employing communications, data and AI systems to deepen dependence on …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Tehran, Muscat stress stepping up implementation of PTA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Officials of Iran and Oman have stressed accelerating the implementation of the previously signed preferential trade agreement (PTA).

newarab (2025-11-04). Jordan Queen Rania compares Israeli rhetoric to Nazi propaganda. newarab.com Jordan's The Jordanian royal addressed youth delegates at the One Young World Summit in Munich, warning them that hate speech can lead to genocide, as happened following years of Nazi propaganda against Jews in 1930s and 1940s Germany, culminating in the murde…

Wasim Qadri (2025-11-04). 90% by 2040? EU Battles Itself to Stay the World's Climate Leader. thinktank.pk As the world edges closer to the pivotal COP30 climate summit in Brazil's Belem from November 10-21, 2025, the European Union finds itself in a tense showdown. Environment ministers from its 27 member states are convening today, November 4, for marathon talks aimed at locking in groundbreaking emissions reduction goals for 2035 and 2040. But …

_____ (2025-11-04). Palestinian journalists targeted with Ramadan bans, arrests at Al-Aqsa holy site. cpj.org Nazareth, November 4, 2025—Israeli police banned at least 10 Palestinian journalists from Jerusalem's disputed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Ramadan this year, CPJ has found, in what many view as a deliberate effort to censor coverage of the holy site. Intimidatory tactics against the press have increased in the two years since the start of the…

Sammy Attoh (2025-11-04). Faith, Fire, and the Table We Build. dissidentvoice.org Our assembly here transcends mere consensus; it is an urgent summons to awakening. We speak of a table, not hewn from material wealth or embellished by status, but forged in the crucible of collective memory. Its surface is etched with the silent pleas of the forgotten, the poignant elegies of the disenfranchised, and the unyielding …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Watershed grows green shoots in rural Guizhou. ecns.cn "Sunshine and sweat have finally yielded a sweet harvest — this year we have apples to enjoy," wrote Xie Daojiao, chairman of an agricultural company in Longli county, Guizhou province, while sharing photos of apple-laden trees on his WeChat moments.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Hydrogen upping ante in green energy portfolio. ecns.cn China is setting its sights on substantial industrial-scale breakthroughs in hydrogen energy during its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), with a strategic aim to achieve regional self-sufficiency in renewable and clean low-carbon hydrogen.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Tractor vs. Al Shorta at 2025/26 ACL Elite. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Tractor football club secured a second successive win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 after registering an edgy 1-0 victory against Al Shorta at the Yadegar-e-Imam Stadium on Monday.

Eileen Kinch (2025-11-04). Latino pastors look to refit preaching and pastoral care to trauma of mass deportations. anabaptistworld.org In a Home Depot parking lot beside a freeway on-ramp in this city northeast of Los Angeles, a woman sang to a small crowd in Spanish over her band's rocking cumbia rhythm, "How I love my people, for being more than brave." Across the interstate ramp, under peach-colored clouds, a collection of tiny crosses memorialized …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Chongqing doctor removes rare chest tumor in 11-hour surgery, replaces patient's blood twice. ecns.cn A doctor in Chongqing performed a life-saving, 11-hour operation to remove a rare chest tumor, during which the patient lost more than 10 liters of blood — enough to replace his entire blood volume twice.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Araghchi blasts granting Nobel peace prize to a warmonger. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has deplored the granting the latest Nobel Peace Prize granted to a Venezuelan opposition figure who calls on the US to attack her country.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Meet Tamkeen Fatima: AMU Alumna Selected by DRDO as Scientist. ummid.com Tamkeen Fatima, a past student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as Scientist 'B' by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

Benjamin Stuart Reed (2025-11-04). The next war we already saw: Taiwan. asiatimes.com In April 2022, I crossed into Ukraine amid President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for foreign fighters. Three years later, the drone swarms and attrition I witnessed there foreshadow the nightmare Beijing could unleash across the Taiwan Strait. Kyiv claimed 20,000 foreign volunteers had joined. The reality, from what I saw, was closer to a few thousand—still …

newarab (2025-11-04). US AI firm Palantir announces joint venture in Dubai. newarab.com US software firm The joint venture, named Aither, was unveiled a day after Microsoft announced $15.2 billion in AI and cloud computing investments in the UAE, which seeks to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. | Palantir and Dubai Holding will extend their existing coope…

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Catching every last drop. ecns.cn Despite receiving substantial rainfall, surface water in Southwest China's Guizhou province is scarce. That's because of the province's unique karst limestone landscape, which means as soon as the rain lands, it seeps through the soluble bedrock into the many caves and underground rivers.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Bahrain to build world's largest rooftop solar power plant. ummid.com Bahrain on Sunday November 02, 2025 announced construction of the world's largest single-site rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MWp.

UMMID (2025-11-04). In a first, a 'number' declared word of the year 2025. ummid.com Dictionary.com, internet's leading language reference and learning destination, has crowned 67, a Gen Alpha slang term, as the word of the year 2025.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Mainland talent get easier access to SARs. ecns.cn Talented professionals from extended regions of the Chinese mainland are set to enjoy relaxed multiple-entry permits to Hong Kong and Macao, according to an announcement on Monday.

UMMID (2025-11-04). In first interview since Aug 2024, Sheikh Hasina rejects charges against her. ummid.com Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina refused to apologize for the bloody crackdown on street protests that led to her downfall last year, and tells international media outlets that she has no intention to leave India.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). National verification platform to boost auto chip quality. ecns.cn As China's first national-level automotive chip standard verification platform officially began operations recently, the nation is accelerating its push into intelligent and connected mobility by building a unified and internationally recognized standards system for vehicle-grade chips.

newarab (2025-11-04). Morocco and Algeria: Best Frenemies Forever. newarab.com The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.

B.R. Gowani (2025-11-04). Nobel Prize or Not, Trump is the Winner! dissidentvoice.org Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, and the United States President Donald Trump IMAGE/semana.com/Duck Duck Go Trump Some crave fame, recognition, medals, and honors persistently, more so in competitive cutthroat societies, one may say it is widely prevalent in the US — the most capitalist country in the world. President Donald …

newarab (2025-11-04). Residents of Gabès rise up against decades of toxic pollution. newarab.com

Robert Freeman (2025-11-04). Asylum seekers in Ireland to pay possible ‚Ǩ238 per month on housing. thecanary.co Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has put forward plans to force those seeking international protection to contribute towards their housing costs, if they are in employment. The Cabinet sub-committee on migration considered the plans on Monday November 3, which involve a means-tested system containing nine bands. The lower end of the scale would see those […] | By

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iraqi PMU member killed in blast in Baghdad, 2 wounded. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — One of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF or Hashd Shaabi) members was martyred after a bomb remained from the ISIL terrorist group was detonated in Baghdad on Tuesday, while two others were injured.

Kim Petersen (2025-11-04). Trump: Sincerity and Verisimilitude. dissidentvoice.org US president Donald Trump is apparently trying to burnish his Christian bona fides on Truth Social: If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, "guns-a-blazing," to completely wipe out the Islamic …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). IELTS test takers from smaller cities on rise. ecns.cn Chinese takers of the International English Language Testing System, more commonly known as IELTS, are becoming increasingly diverse in their motivations and regional backgrounds, reflecting how globalization and workplace demands are reshaping English learning across the country, according to an industry report.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). China, ASEAN boost policy exchanges. ecns.cn A China-ASEAN seminar for administrative schools and think tanks opened on Monday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, as officials and scholars sought to deepen cooperation on governance, training and policy research across the region.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Meet Sayyed Tabish: Malegaon boy (22) who cracked CA Final 2025. ummid.com Sayyed Tabish Aejaz of Malegaon has cracked the Chartered Accountant Final (CA Final) September 2025 exam the result of which was declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Monday.

UMMID (2025-11-04). Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helps Al-Nassr overpower Al Fayha. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's brace Saturday helped Al-Nassr to defeat Al Fayha and retain the top position in Saudi Pro League (SPL) Table.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-11-04). Judge Pauses Annual Fees Imposed on Asylum Seekers by "One Big Beautiful Bill" truthout.org A judge has ruled that, for now, asylum seekers are not required to pay an annual fee for each year their application is pending. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, which became law on July 4, 2025, instituted a new fee system for people in the immigration system, including asylum seekers. |

UMMID (2025-11-04). Babar Azam sets new record in most 50+ scores in T20I. ummid.com Pakistan batter Babar Azam Saturday set a new world record in most fifty-plus scores in T20 One Day International Cricket.

J.S. O'Keefe (2025-11-04). Sanctuary Won and Lost. dissidentvoice.org Human beings tend to long for a refuge, and occasionally find one. And there exist places, outside of geography, that serve as playgrounds of thought, shared intimately between people. Even though these spaces are never physical, they can still generate strong connection through unspoken understanding. The existence of such chimeric islands fosters a sense of …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Fatemieh mourning ceremony in Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh (SA) hosted pilgrims on the eve of the Fatemieh occasion on Monday night.

Staff (2025-11-04). "Injustice" : How Biden's DOJ Failed to Hold Trump Accountable for Jan. 6, Corruption & More. democracynow.org We speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis on the day they publish their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department, which looks at how the DOJ during the Biden administration was overly cautious in pursuing cases against Trump and his allies over 2020 election interference, the January 6 riot and more. Attorney General Merrick Garland felt it was important to "turn the page from Donald Trump" and not look too closely at abuses of power, says Leonnig, who also stresses many "stubbornly brave people … tried to do…

newarab (2025-11-04). UAE gold imports from war-torn Sudan surge in 2024. newarab.com The The wealthy oil-producing country imported 29 tonnes of gold from Sudan last year, up from 17 tonnes in 2023, as well as significant quantities from neighbouring countries, the NGO Swissaid said. | It cited UAE foreign trade figures published in the United Nations's Comtrade database o…

UMMID (2025-11-04). India's TRAI gives nod to DoT's own "Truecaller" ummid.com The Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) has accepted the DoT proposal to rollout its own caller ID system CNAP, helping phone users to avoid reliance on third party service providers like Truecaller.

David Hencke (2025-11-04). The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report. bylinetimes.com The UK has become too dependent on Elon Musk and his Space X company for the success of its space programme, and must urgently seek greater independence from it in order to stop the "politicisation" of these services by the far-right billionaire, a new Parliamentary report has warned. | The report, by the House of Lords' UK Engagement with Space Committee, discloses that half of Britain's satellites are now dependent on Musk's company and warns that the UK's capacity now risks being politicised as a result. | Musk currently spends much of his time on his X platform, which he owns, where he regularly attacks th…

APR editor (2025-11-04). People's mission to Kanaky warns over 'broken trust' in France about decolonisation. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A People's Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia says the French Pacific territory remains in a fragile political and social transition nearly three decades after the signing of the Nouméa Accord. It says the pro-independence unrest in May last year has "left visible scars" — not only in a damaged economy but in…

Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh (2025-11-04). Trump's G-2 riff ripples through an uneasy Global South. asiatimes.com When Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times last week that "the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven't been written," few could have imagined how swiftly his words would be illustrated by events. Within days, Donald Trump, fresh from his summit with China's President Xi Jinping, triumphantly declared on …

bwitanek (2025-11-04). Condemn Defamatory Statements by Board of Education Magesh Kamalakannan's Statements Targeting South Brunswick Board of Education Member Alisha Khan. fightbackbetter.com Editors Note: Of course FightBackBetter totally supports CAIR Action NJ sentiment expressed in this press release, This absurd law proposal…

newarab (2025-11-04). Iraq explosion kills one PMF member amid Israeli war threats. newarab.com A huge explosion at Iraq's Iraqi security and medical sources in Baghdad reported at least one fatality when an explosion ripped through the PMF's main base south of the Iraqi capital. | The blast occurred at a main compound used by several PMF fa…

Brandon Tensley (2025-11-04). In a Historic First, Virginia Is Set to Elect a Woman Governor. capitalbnews.org ARLINGTON, Virginia — It's impossible to observe the Virginia governor's race and miss the history in the making, said Norfolk resident Jay Boone. Whether Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger, 46, or her Republican rival Winsome Earle-Sears, 61, wins on Nov. 4, a woman will enter the state's Executive Mansion as Virginia's governor for the first time …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). More ports aid traveling Taiwan people. ecns.cn Beginning Nov 20, the number of ports authorized to issue single-entry travel permits to Taiwan residents traveling to the Chinese mainland will increase from 58 to 100, the National Immigration Administration announced on Monday.

Elizabeth Vos (2025-11-04). Patrick Lawrence: Confronting Oligarchs in the NYC Vote. consortiumnews.com The power elites who have long controlled the United States demonstrate repeatedly that they have no intention of surrendering to any reconstitution of the American polity in the name of anything resembling authentic democracy. By Patrick Lawrence ScheerPost CN at 30…

David Stephens (2025-11-04). Silence on the Australian Wars no longer an option. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). New financial tool spurs tech projects. ecns.cn In less than two months, China has fully allocated a new 500-billion-yuan ($70.3 billion) policy-based financial instrument to propel mainly tech-driven projects and urban renewal programs, which analysts see as a strategic shift from traditional infrastructure spending toward a new paradigm focusing on innovation and emerging industries to foster new drivers of growth.

Saeed Minhas (2025-11-04). Why Trump Fears a 33-Year-Old Mayor More Than Congress. thinktank.pk In the heart of America's most iconic metropolis, a seismic shift is underway as New York City's 2025 mayoral election hurtles toward its climax. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the unflinching progressive frontrunner, stands poised to claim victory in a race that's morphed into a national proxy battle. With early voting surpassing 730,000 ballots and polls …

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Camus president impressed by Changsha's harmony. ecns.cn The 7th China-France Cultural Forum opened in Changsha, Hunan Province on Monday. In an interview with China News Network, Cyril Camus, president of Camus, said that Changsha is a city rich in culture and full of vitality.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Academic journal promotes Hongshan culture. ecns.cn The academic journal Research on Hongshan Culture was officially launched on Sunday in Shenyang, Liaoning province, marking the creation of a long-term, systematic platform for academic exchange in the study of Hongshan culture.

Nick Potter (2025-11-04). Calls grow for media reform as fear-driven news hurts the vulnerable. independentaustralia.net

HG (2025-11-04). EXCLUSIVE: Island Records Australia accused of covering up Dean Lewis grooming allegations. thecanary.co An insider who worked closely with Dean Lewis has told the Canary that Island Records Australia covered up accusations about him grooming young fans. The people closest to Lewis then attempted to silence the women with cease-and-desist letters. Over the past several weeks, accusations against Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis have been widely circulating on social media. […] | By

UMMID (2025-11-04). Outrage as Makkah Haram Policeman assaults Egyptian couple performing Umrah. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted Tuesday as a Security Personnel repeatedly assaulted an Egyptian couple inside Makkah Haram right at the backdrop of Holy Kaaba.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Ghalibaf says Pakistan trip aimed at deepening fraternal ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Ahead of a visit to neighboring Pakistan, the Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tuesday that he will seek deepening bilateral relations between the two nations based on brotherhood and friendship.

UMMID (2025-11-04). In Pictures: Thousands join 'Satyacha Morcha' in Mumbai against 'Vote Chori'. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of people from across Maharashtra Saturday November 01, 2025 hit the streets in Mumbai to join 'Satyacha Morcha' called to protest against 'Vote Chori'.

Ronny P Sasmita (2025-11-04). Indonesia bets big on powering trash — at the risk of wasting cash. asiatimes.com Indonesia's decision to press ahead with some 33 waste-to-energy (WtE) plants is the kind of policy move that reads both like climate action and industrial ambition. On paper, it answers a chronic public health failure, with tens of millions of tons of municipal waste poorly managed every year, while promising new megawatts for fast-growing cities. …

editor (2025-11-04). Getting dumber: the reverse Flynn effect and the politics of denial. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, humanity appeared to be getting smarter. Then, inconveniently, it wasn't. IQs are now sliding backwards.

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Healing economy booms as people seek inner peace. ecns.cn Talented professionals from extended regions of the Chinese mainland are set to enjoy relaxed multiple-entry permits to Hong Kong and Macao, according to an announcement on Monday. | The initiative is among 10 measures set to streamline border immigration controls rolled out by China's National Immigration Administration, which are designed to "support high-level opening-up and high-quality development".

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). 42.195 km! Yet not ends. ecns.cn The 2025 Beijing Marathon kicked off on Sunday. From elderly runners to young participants, and from teachers to doctors, every competitor left their vibrant mark. Follow the lens and listen to their cheers!

UMMID (2025-11-04). JEE Main 2026 Registration Starts: Key Points to Remember. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1, and here are the key points to remember.

LAURA (2025-11-04). Child begging in the Sahel reflects precarious circumstances of region facing multiple crises. globalvoices.org Poverty is compounded by security and climate challenges Originally published on In the major cities of

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-04). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Tech Dystopia In The Shadow Of The Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new edition of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. Life under the empire is getting more and more dystopian. Everyone's getting dumber, sicker, lonelier, and less happy, and our rulers are offering us no solutions besides vapid distraction while our light fades and the planet …

UMMID (2025-11-04). EC to verify 51 cr voters across 12 States/UTs in SIR Phase 2. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday announced to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) starting November 04, 2025.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Maduro advances in military coop. with Russia amid US threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The Venezuelan president stated that Caracas and Moscow relationship "will continue" despite the increasing deployment of US warships in waters near the South American nation and the "threats" coming from the United States.

UMMID (2025-11-04). The Prophet's City Madinah joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network. ummid.com The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added Madinah al Munawwarah, The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in its Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran defeated US, Israel in 12-day imposed war: Sayyari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Deputy Commander of Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says that Iranian armed forces defamed the United States on the international stage after defeating it and Israel in the 12-day war.

APR editor (2025-11-04). Papua New Guinea's population tops 10 million, census data reveals. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's population has passed the 10 million mark, according to the final figures from the 2024 Population Census released by the country's statistics office. The PNG census began on 16 June 2024 and concluded in late October, more than three months after its original deadline. The process was marred by a…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-04). Iran's parliament speaker to visit Pakistan for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is scheduled to travel to Islamabad on Wednesday for a series of parliamentary, political, and economic meetings.

Georgia Gee (2025-11-04). As aid dries up in Kenya, millions are threatened by the climate-driven disease kala-azar. grist.org

newarab (2025-11-04). Sudan's El-Fasher massacre revealed in firsthand testimonies. newarab.com Rashida Ishaq's voice breaks as she recalls the moment Within minutes, they shot her uncle dead in the living room. Hours later, in a public square near the UNICEF office, she watched them execute more than 20 men, including elderly civilians and children under five, while demanding ransom payments from terrified families. | "They shot children in front of us, some not even five year…

fishbein (2025-11-04). Trump Family Wealth Accumulation and SNAP Benefits. cepr.net

fishbein (2025-11-04). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net

ecns.cn (2025-11-04). Renowned French singer Liane Foly looks forward to hold big tour in China. ecns.cn

Shahad Ali (2025-11-03). Israel Still Controls Over Half of Gaza — Including the Rubble of My Home. truthout.org The first phase of the ceasefire agreement, signed by Hamas and Israel in early October after weeks of intense negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in Sharm El-Sheikh, resulted in the withdrawal of Israeli forces to what officials referred to as the "Yellow Line." This initial pullback included areas of Gaza City that the Israeli army had occupied during its military… |

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). From Gaza to Darfur: Mossad's strategic footprint in Sudan's genocide. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — As the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) consolidate control over western Sudan with the fall of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, questions are growing about the involvement of foreign actors—particularly Israel and the United States—in shaping the trajectory of the country's civil war.

Caoimhe Butterly, Hot Press. (2025-11-03). The Only Sane Response To A Dystopian World Is To Have Radical Imagination. popularresistance.org At sunrise in Gaza, fifteen years ago, a group of fishermen prepared their nets to set sail. Restricted to six nautical miles from shore by the recently imposed and illegal Israeli naval blockade, members of the Abu Bakr family, a fisherfolk clan from Al Shaati refugee camp, spoke of the sea as giver and taker of life. | It was weeks after the Cast Lead bombardment had stopped, a brief pause post massacre. We had accompanied Gazan ambulance services, working alongside committed and courageous paramedics as they responded to the devastation. A small, disparate group of international volunteers, trying to act as hu…

Alfred de Zayas (2025-11-03). The Trump-Netanyahu "Peace" Plan is Incompatible With UN Charter and International Law. covertactionmagazine.com The Trump-Netanyahu "Peace" for Gaza does not conform to international law and does not augur well for sustainable regional and international peace and reconciliation. The Trump-Netanyahu construct is incompatible with the UN Charter and with the erga omnes obligation of all UN member States to ensure the enforcement of Security Council Resolutions, including Resolution 242 …

Mansa Musa (2025-11-03). Why more mega-prisons won't fix Alabama's crisis. therealnews.com "In 2024 alone, 277 people died in Alabama prisons" Dakarai Larriett, US Senate candidate in Alabama, says. "Building mega-prisons, naming one after governor Kay Ivy, is not the solution." | "In 2024 alone, 277 people died in Alabama prisons" Dakarai Larriett, US Senate candidate in Alabama, says. "Building mega-prisons, naming one after governor Kay Ivy, is not the solution." Prison Industrial Complex,prison reform,video,Alabama solution

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Paralyzed UNSC and legal pathways to sustain peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — In an in-depth interview with international law expert Leila Ramazannejad, the UNSC failures, the deadlock in enforcing ICC arrest warrants, and the absence of mechanisms to stop Israel's continued violations were examined.

Staff (2025-11-03). Trump Throws "Great Gatsby" Party at Mar-a-Lago as Food Stamps End for Millions. democracynow.org President Trump held a lavish Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago Friday, just hours before an estimated 42 million people lost SNAP benefits across the country. Kirk Curnutt, the executive director of the international F. Scott Fitzgerald Society, says that while "Gatsby is famous for its lavish party scenes, [what] people often miss is that the entire thrust of the book is to critique that conspicuous consumption and the wastage that goes on in these sorts of events."…

APR editor (2025-11-03). Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is scientist. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham and Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalists Not enough is yet known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, says an ocean scientist with the government authority in charge of seabed minerals. The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) returned last week from a 21-day…

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.

Jake Johnson (2025-11-03). 10 Richest People in the US Gained Nearly $700B in Wealth Since Trump Reelection. truthout.org New research published Monday shows that the 10 richest people in the United States have seen their collective fortune grow by nearly $700 billion since President Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House and rushed to deliver more wealth to the top in the form of tax cuts. The billionaire wealth surge that has accompanied Trump's return to power is part of a decades-long… |

Ameer Al-Auqaili (2025-11-03). Iraq's Militias Are Trading Bullets for Ballots, and Winning. fpif.org Billboards are rising across Iraq ahead of next year's elections, some with politicians in crisp suits, others with men once known for their fatigues. They all promise changes. But the real question isn't who wins; it's who still carries a gun. |

Guest Blogger (2025-11-03). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for October, 2025: +0.53 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for October, 2025 was +0.53 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, unchanged from the September, 2025 value.

UMMID (2025-11-03). Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN 2025 Summit. ummid.com It would not be wrong to surmise that PM Modi has exhibited a tough resolve of a good diplomat by not choosing to attend the ASEAN Summit and tossing the ball into the opponent's current.

Guest Blogger (2025-11-03). A.G.s: Plastics "Pact" Harms Consumers. wattsupwiththat.com For years, environmental activists have pressured the business world to embrace the UN's aggressive climate and energy agenda. They know full well that corporate leaders won't sign on voluntarily — doing so would mean skyrocketing costs, suffocating regulations, and peddling products that consumers simply don't want.

Jake Johnson (2025-11-03). US's 10 Richest People Have Gained Nearly $700B in Wealth Since Trump Reelection. truthout.org New research published Monday shows that the 10 richest people in the United States have seen their collective fortune grow by nearly $700 billion since President Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House and rushed to deliver more wealth to the top in the form of tax cuts. The billionaire wealth surge that has accompanied Trump's return to power is part of a decades-long… |

NEOB (2025-11-03). Petrol and diesel to decrease from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to decrease from Wednesday | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced decreases in the price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas from Wednesday this week. | The following price adjustments will apply: | Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 51 cent decrease. | Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): 51 cent decrease. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 21 cent decrease. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): 19 cent decrease. | Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): 1 cent decrease. | Single Maximum National Retail Price for Illuminating Paraffin: 1 cent decrease. | Maximum Retail Price of LP Gas: 61 cent d…

Staff (2025-11-03). Top 7 AI Visibility Tools Driving Smarter Decisions (2025 Edition). moguldom.com Modern marketers have more data than ever, but knowing what to do with it is the real challenge. Dashboards and reports often explain what happened—not why it happened or what to do next. Artificial intelligence is changing that. By analyzing patterns, predicting trends, and surfacing insights before they appear in reports, AI is giving marketers …

corinna barnard (2025-11-03). NYC Election: Socialism or Barbarism. consortiumnews.com With an eye on Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral vote on Tuesday, Eric Ross says reviving U.S. socialism also requires recovering its history from the Red Scare and Cold War. By Eric Ross TomDispatch.com More than a century ago, from…

newarab (2025-11-03). Casualties after magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan. newarab.com Casualties were reported after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, just months after another deadly tremor left the country reeling as it contends with a series of humanitarian crises. | The latest quake hit in the early hours of the morning at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with the An initial toll showed seven people were killed and 150 injured, the local health directorate said. | Poor communication networ…

Theo Whitcomb (2025-11-03). Feds Kept Local Sheriff in Dark About ICE Role in Cannabis Raid — Straining Oregon Sanctuary Laws. theintercept.com Local police participated in a drug raid. The feds had coordinated beforehand to have ICE to take cannabis farm workers into custody.

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). (W.E. Talk) Economist: China's 15th Five-Year Plan to inject new momentum into the global economy. ecns.cn Compared with the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China faces a more complex and challenging environment domestically and internationally in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

EDWIN (2025-11-03). SIU to probe allegations of maladministration at Siyathemba Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe allegations of maladministration at Siyathemba Local Municipality | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration at the Siyathemba Local Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape. | The investigation will aim to recover any losses the state suffered. | Proclamation 295 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the procurement of printers, photocopy machines and other related equipment. | "The SIU will probe any related unauthorised, irregular, frui…

Tom Engelhardt (2025-11-03). Tomgram: Douglas H. White, The Mamdani Experience and the Future of America. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Had you told me about this world of ours when I was younger, I wouldn't have believed you. Of course, as a boy, I did live through Joe McCarthy, the Trump of his moment. However, while he had …

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Iran lose to Philippines at 2025 AVC Asian Women's U16 Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Philippines stunned Iran with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-22 victory to move on to the next round of the 2nd AVC Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship on Sunday.

Alan Austin (2025-11-03). Hefty fines and stiff gaol sentences are not stopping the tax cheats. independentaustralia.net

Naeem Mughal (2025-11-03). Global South on Alert: Will US-Venezuela Tensions Redraw the World Map? thinktank.pk In an era of shifting global alliances and persistent regional instability, questions about potential conflicts loom large. With ongoing military actions in the Caribbean and pointed rhetoric from Washington, many are asking: Is the US on the verge of another war? A Simmering Standoff The friction between the United States and Venezuela isn't new, but …

Stephen Bryen (2025-11-03). Israeli military dumps Chinese cars. asiatimes.com Israel is dumping Chinese vehicles it bought for its senior officers and their families, a perk to support career retention in military service. Up to 700 vehicles, most of them manufactured by China's Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., will be replaced by early 2026. The Chery cars from China are seen as a significant security risk. …

Whitney Webb (2025-11-03). Video: They Are Planning a Complete Financial Lockdown. Whitney Webb's 2026 Warning. globalresearch.ca One blink, and your identity unlocks a programmable wallet.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Putin, Xi tough, smart leaders, not to be toyed with: Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — United States President Donald Trump has described Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping as "tough, smart leaders" who must be taken seriously.

Paul Schrag (2025-11-03). Mosaic Conference leaves MC USA, seeks partnership. anabaptistworld.org Mosaic Mennonite Conference delegates on Nov. 1 voted nearly 3-to-1 to leave Mennonite Church USA and to be a partner with it and other Anabaptists.

NEOB (2025-11-03). President Ramaphosa hails 'successful' three-nation visit to Southeast Asia. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails 'successful' three-nation visit to Southeast Asia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa's trade relations as economic turbulence continues on a global scale. | This as the President travelled to Southeast Asia last week, in a bid to deepen trade and relations with the nations of Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. | "In the midst of global economic uncertainty, it has become more important than ever for South Africa to diversify its trade and investment relations. | "As we continue to expand trade with traditional partners, we see great value…

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Legitimacy from the people: The will that defines victory. tehrantimes.com LONDON – Despite the destruction that war leaves behind, true victory belongs to those with unyielding willpower.

corinna barnard (2025-11-03). Obama's Election-Eve Call to Mamdani. consortiumnews.com The former president had an obvious reason to favor the Democratic frontrunner in the New York mayor's race with a weekend call, writes Corinna Barnard. Mamdani is winning. By Corinna G. Barnard Special to Consortium News CN at 30 Over…

fishbein (2025-11-03). Why Is Healthcare Expensive? cepr.net

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Iranian women in sports: A bright future ahead. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Women's sports in Iran have made remarkable progress over the past few decades. Despite various challenges, Iranian female athletes have continued to break barriers and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their athletic dreams.

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Iran secures first place among Islamic nations in Leiden ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 2025 Leiden University ranking system has included 48 Iranian universities among the top 1,594 universities worldwide, up from 46 in 2024, ranking the country first among Islamic nations in terms of the number of universities for the second consecutive year.

Miacel Spotted Elk (2025-11-03). Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit. grist.org

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran's renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.

WiBOPM (2025-11-03). Waukesha, November 15, 2025: Thanksgayving! wibailoutpeople.org Thanksgayving LGBT Waukesha Saturday NOV 15, 2025, 11 AM- 3 PM Join LGBT Waukesha, www.lgbtwaukesha.org/,for a Thanksgiving-themed potluck! Don't have family to go home to for the holidays? Just can't get enough of that Thanksgiving food? Bring your favorite thanksgiving dish to share and join us for an unforgettable afternoon! Citizens Bank Community Room 2109 …

Ben Bennett (2025-11-03). At barns, breweries and bookstores, Philly's 'working cats' get a second chance through non-traditional adoption. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Suki paces around her office before selecting a spot to sit — between two chairs, in front of the desk. Then she hisses. | Most cats in Philadelphia enjoy long days of bathing in the sunlight or watching passersby from a windowsill. Once in a while, they may even catch a mouse or two. Almost a

WiBOPM (2025-11-03). ILPS November 6, 2025 Webinar: 'ICE Out Of Our Workplaces! Fight Against Fascism!' No U.S. War On Venezuela! wibailoutpeople.org Join ILPS-US in a webinar Thurs Nov 6 at 5 PM PST | 8 PM EST, bringing together various speakers across unions, workers organizations, and workplaces to share lessons & experiences in fighting against the ICE attacks on migrant workers. Hear from Chicago Teachers Union, International Migrants Alliance, People's Struggle San Fernando Valley, United Domestic …

Eduardo Avila (2025-11-03). Support Global Voices' Behind the Story fundraising challenges campaign. globalvoices.org Global Voices is launching a new donation campaign to support our Newsroom Originally published on Global Voices would like to express our gratitude to everyone that donated so far to our ongoing online fundraising drive. | Starting on November 3, 2025, we're excited to launch a new campaign called the Behind the Story Challenge. Thanks to recent anonymous gifts totaling USD 18,000, in addition…

Abul Rizvi (2025-11-03). Student visa surge signals migration rebound despite policy tightening. independentaustralia.net

independentaustralia.net (2025-11-03). How to choose the right lawyer for your needs. independentaustralia.net

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Electoral crisis and shadow of Geagea's presidential ambition. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's cabinet has postponed a decision on proposed electoral amendments until Thursday, awaiting the report of a ministerial committee tasked with reviewing the changes.

Ian Whittaker (2025-11-03). China and the US race to the Moon — but first, Musk vs. Bezos. asiatimes.com The United States and China are locked in a contest to be the first country to send humans to the lunar surface in half a century. But there's a developing twist: an emerging competition between American companies to build the landing vehicle that could win this new Moon race for the US. The dust-up over …

Guest Blogger (2025-11-03). Ugandan Villages Destroyed To Fight Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Local government officials, who were guarded by armed security forces, razed crops, trees and homes as they claimed to be re-wilding wetland in a project run by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which has received £2.6bn in UK taxpayers' money.

Staff (2025-11-03). La frágil danza de Trump y Xi Jinping. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo suscripto en la base aérea de Gimhae, sin embargo, tiene un carácter transitorio porque abordó una parte exigua de las divergencias. Washington no acepta que el tren de alta velocidad de Beijing cuestione su liderazgo. En la visión supremacista de Occidente, no hay lugar para dos: ningún imperio claudica ni comparte su liderazgo.

nosihle (2025-11-03). Congrats Proteas Women's cricket team. sanews.gov.za Congrats Proteas Women's cricket team | Government has commended the Proteas Women's cricket team for their exceptional performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final against India, which took place at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. | While India claimed victory by 52 runs on Sunday, government praised the team for the historic achievement of reaching the finals in the tournament. | "Although the team did not clinch the trophy, the Proteas have made the nation proud through their determination, skill, and fighting spirit. Government conveys heartfelt appreciation to Captain Laura Wolvaardt, Head…

Stephen Prager (2025-11-03). USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can't Give Discounts to SNAP Recipients. truthout.org As the Trump administration continued its illegal freeze on food assistance, the US Department of Agriculture sent a warning to grocery stores not to provide discounts to the more than 42 million Americans affected. Several grocery chains and food delivery apps have announced in recent days that they would provide substantial discounts to those whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… |

editor (2025-11-03). Nothing sexy about this sticky tax web. onlineopinion.com.au When Queensland's Revenue Office treated a husband and wife differently over the same property, it raised an unexpected question: has bureaucracy finally outpaced biology?

Andrew Korybko (2025-11-03). Mali's Potential Fall To Terrorists Could Result In Another French-Led Intervention. thealtworld.com The dual pretexts of crushing the world's latest caliphate and averting another 2015-like migrant crisis could suffice for rallying the public around a French-led mission for restoring Western influence in the region. | The Wall Street Journal recently warned that "

UMMID (2025-11-03). AISSEE 2026: Three New Sainik Schools Added. ummid.com The Sainik Schools Society has added three new Sainik Schools in addition to 69 schools listed in the AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.

GABIK (2025-11-03). NSFAS board chairperson resigns. sanews.gov.za NSFAS board chairperson resigns | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board. | In a statement issued on Monday, Manamela said Dr Stander's resignation letter contains serious allegations regarding the governance environment at NSFAS, including claims of bullying, intimidation, racism, and threats to personal safety. | The Minister said he will meet with Dr Stander today, (3 November), to discuss the issues raised "directly a…

newarab (2025-11-03). Iraqi Kurdish migrant dies of 'starvation' in Libyan detention. newarab.com Hogr Aso, a 22-year-old Kurdish man from the Hajiawa sub-district of Sulaimaniyah province in Hogr's father, Aso, told The New Arab his so…

Editor (2025-11-03). When Zohran Mamdani Campaigned In Arabic, He Was Speaking an Old American Language. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani made a campaign ad in quite passable colloquial Arabic for the some 180,000 Arab residents of New York, who live primarily along Steinway Street in Queens and in Brooklyn. Mamdani's wife, artist Rama Duwaji, is a Houstonian whose family hails from Syria. …

Mehmet Perinàßek (2025-11-03). 10 days in Germany — what has changed in the last 10 years? unitedworldint.com Impressions from a trip to a country once leading in Europe. I first went to Germany in the summer of 1989. My last visit was in 2016. In 2016, I went to many cities and towns, giving numerous conferences in different regions. In total, I might have travelled close to 20 times to this country. …

_____ (2025-11-03). As Sudan's El-Fasher falls, the world loses sight of its journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Staff

Susan Haigh, Marc Levy (2025-11-03). Government shutdown threatens to delay LIHEAP for millions of low-income families in Pa., other states. whyy.org Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating the loss of her federal "I feel like I'm living in scary times. It's not easy to rest when you know you have things to do with limited accounts, limited funds. There isn't too much you can do," said Chapman, 74. | Chapman relies on the $4.1 billion Low-Income Home En…

newarab (2025-11-03). Migrant workers reveal exploitation in Jordan's textile industry. newarab.com Every morning, Sona starts her routine at 6 am with breakfast and a cup of tea, which she shares with a colleague who lives with her in Ad-Dulayl, northern Jordan. | After getting ready for the day, she leaves with her female colleagues for the short walk to the textile factory. The group of women stay close together, wary of potential assault or verbal abuse along the way. | When they reach the factory gates at the Her shift runs fro…

____ (2025-11-03). Thailand and Cambodia: An Effort Towards Peaceful Borders. devdiscourse.com Thailand and Cambodia have initiated the withdrawal of heavy artillery and begun de-mining along their contested border. This significant move comes in the wake of an extended truce deal signed last week in Kuala Lumpur, observed by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing ongoing tensions.

_____ (2025-11-03). Moldovan journalist Mariana Ra»õƒÉ receives death threat. cpj.org New York, November 3, 2025—Moldovan authorities must swiftly investigate a recent death threat sent to Mariana Ra»õƒÉ, an investigative journalist and TV host with the independent broadcaster TV8, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On October 30, Ra»õƒÉ received voice notes on Facebook Messenger from Boris Cerlat, a Facebook user claiming to bea supporter of Renato UsatàÆi, the president of the populist…

Abu Jakir (2025-11-03). Salahuddin Ahmed the surprise face of Bangladesh's calm new order. asiatimes.com DHAKA — Bangladesh's politics, like much of South Asia's, thrives on noise. Grandstanding, rhetoric, slogans and pointed barbs often eclipse substance. A well-timed jibe towards opponents or a fiery speech can dominate headlines for days, while reasoned argument usually drowns beneath the din. That is why Salahuddin Ahmed's rise stands out. In a political culture …

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). Shenzhen to take APEC center stage. ecns.cn China's announcement that Shenzhen will host next year's 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting has placed the coastal city in the spotlight.

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran's Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.

Zarina Zabrisky (2025-11-03). Russia's 'Phase Zero' Is Here and War With NATO Is Now Inevitable, Experts Warn. bylinetimes.com Unidentified drones The Belgian Defence Minister did not directly blame Russia for the incident but said the tactics point towards it. Recent months have seen multiple Russian incursions into NATO airspace, including drones entering Polish airspace during a large strike on Ukraine and triggering a NATO response, a drone spending nea…

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Golestan Palace: centuries-old canal to be restored to revive Persian garden layout. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Restoration work on a historical water canal at Tehran's UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace is set to begin after 13 years, as part of efforts to revive the traditional geometry of the Persian garden.

Mark J Willière (2025-11-03). Sweden (79%) Denmark (75%) Lead — But Gen Z Is the Real MVP. thinktank.pk In a continent buzzing with talks of unity and growth, a fresh wave of optimism is sweeping through Europe's younger generations. As the EU gears up for its Enlargement Summit on November 4, 2025, a groundbreaking Eurobarometer survey drops a bombshell: 56% of EU citizens now back enlargement, with 67% of 15-24-year-olds leading the charge. …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2025-11-03). The Peace President Prepares Another War. globalresearch.ca According to the Washington Post, President Trump is amassing 16,000 troops, eight warships and an aircraft carrier and submarine off the Venezuelan coast.

Chris Walker (2025-11-03). CBS News Guts Climate Team as New Conservative Management Takes Charge. truthout.org CBS News has fired most of its climate crisis production staff as part of the company's dozens of news staff layoffs last week. The decision to lay off the climate desk comes after Paramount, parent company for CBS News, merged with Skydance. Following the merger, David Ellison, a pro-Trump billionaire, became chief executive of the new Paramount Skydance company… |

Chris Walker (2025-11-03). Trump's Push to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing Rests on Falsehoods. truthout.org This past week, President Donald Trump called on the Department of Defense (DOD) to restart nuclear weapons testing "immediately," citing false claims about other countries' nuclear arsenals and testing. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday and an interview that aired on Sunday, Trump was vague regarding the extent of the future nuclear weapons testing, including whether he would push for… |

Miacel Spotted Elk (2025-11-03). Native Alaska villages were already on the frontlines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit. grist.org

WiBOPM (2025-11-03). Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan's history and culture, governor says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.

Lama El Horr (2025-11-03). The Axis of the Fallen Hegemon Has Rendered Hamlet's Dilemma Anachronistic. orinocotribune.com By Lama El Horr — Oct 31, 2025 | Behind every political action and every failure to act lies a worldview. | From the burning words of Palestine, Haiti, Congo, Sudan, Western Sahara, Somalia, and Yemen, to the bloody containment of Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, Havana, Managua, and Caracas, who can look at the world today without being struck by its chronic, organic dysfunctions? | Faced with the intensity of the evil that plagues us, it is incumbent upon all of us—world leaders, academics, corporations, media, artists, ordinary citizens—to act and push for action to counteract these calamities, even…

UMMID (2025-11-03). Watch: Zohran Mamdani's 'Dream' resonates with Indian Muslims. ummid.com No matter what the outcome of the New York Mayor Election will be. But, Mamdani deserves praise for bringing to the fore so forcefully the plight of Muslims living in most parts of the world today.

____ (2025-11-03). Court Upholds Tiananmen Vigil Leader's Indictment: A Crackdown on Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal developement, a Hong Kong court has dismissed the appeal of Chow Hang-tung, a former leader of the Tiananmen vigil, as part of a high-profile case stemming from the Chinese national security law.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2025-11-03). Trump Is Clearly Losing The Trade War With China, Which He Started. popularresistance.org Donald Trump is losing the trade war against China, which he himself started. | Trump held an important meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in the South Korean city of Busan on 30 October. There, they came to a new agreement, which amounted to a one-year truce. | The US government agreed to lift most of the punitive measures that it had imposed on China since April 2025, essentially bringing the situation back to what it was in January, when Trump entered office for his second term. | Although this is not the end of the trade war, China clearly won this battle. The Financial Times (FT) noted that, "Unlike n…

nosihle (2025-11-03). Deadline looms for comments on Airfreight Strategy. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for comments on Airfreight Strategy | The National Department of Transport (DOT) has reminded all stakeholders in the airfreight sector that the date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa is fast approaching. | The strategy has identified 11 priority areas with one of them being on the usage of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the provision of seamless services and movement of goods in the airfreight sub-sector. | Drones or AUVs are included not as a simple technical innovation in the envisaged Airfreight Strategy for South Africa but as a critical enabler d…

Staff (2025-11-03). "Our Time Is Now" : Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Campaign Inspires NYC's Working-Class South Asians. democracynow.org Democracy Now!'s Anjali Kamat reports on working-class South Asian support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. South Asian voter turnout increased by 40% during the Democratic primary, contributing to Mamdani's upset victory against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent candidate. "We've had several South Asian or Indo-Caribbean candidates, and none of them elicit this response. And I think the fact that the campaign spoke to the very material issues of working-class people has, first and foremost, has really made a very significant differe…

Alecia Taylor (2025-11-03). Inside Blexit's Bid to Win Over Young Black Voters at HBCUs. capitalbnews.org BOWIE, Maryland — On one of the last stops on the Educate to Liberate tour, conservative influencer Siaka Massaquoi and other supporters stood behind the student center on Bowie State's campus for nearly four hours asking students about their ideologies and thoughts on being Black. "It was a surprising, on-the-spot type of thing," said Daniel …

Eli Gerzon (2025-11-03). Livestream: Will an international force fight Hamas for Israel? electronicintifada.net Genocide survivor Eman Alhaj Ali says Palestinians want dignity, not pity. New footage of Yahya Sinwar during battle and more.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). US to hold nuclear tests: Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump said that the United States would hold nuclear tests but did not detail whether blasting of munitions is meant.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Yemen ready to respond to Zionist regime: Ansarallah official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Mohammed al-Farah, a member of Ansarallah's Political Bureau says Yemen is fully prepared to respond to Zionist war criminals.

Vince Hooper (2025-11-03). Invisible no more: How drone warfare exposes AUKUS' strategic blind spot. independentaustralia.net

_____ (2025-11-03). Prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, her father face threats. cpj.org New Delhi, November 3, 2025—Indian authorities must take immediate steps to guarantee the safety of journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub and her family, after she received multiple threats via her phone from someone who knew her home address, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. "The threats of violence made against Rana Ayyub…

WHYY (2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Arpita Das Choudhury (2025-11-03). Women guards of Kaziranga brave all challenges to protect wildlife in India. globalvoices.org There are over 5,000 women frontline personnel operating actively in the forests of IndiaOriginally published on The Van Durgas, Priyanka Bharali, Rashmi Bora, Dipanjali Boraik, and Mitali Boruah from left to right. Image by Arpita Das Choudhury. Used with permission. | The story was co-written by Tanuj Dhar. | On a cold autumn morning, as the dim dawn broke in the j…

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran's leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.

Amy Hagopian, Mondoweiss. (2025-11-03). Civil Society Should Be Resisting Trump's Authoritarianism. popularresistance.org This November, I'll be standing outside the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., holding a sign that reads: "Ask me why I'm not allowed inside the APHA meeting." After more than two decades as a member — serving as editorial board chair of the American Journal of Public Health, as an elected section chair, and as a governing councilor — APHA revoked my membership in September, stripped me of my elected leadership position, and banned me from attending meetings for two years. | My offense? In November 2024, I participated in a protest at APHA's Minneapolis meeting. T…

Gabriel Aguirre (2025-11-03). Building Peace From Asturias / Construyendo Paz Desde Asturias. worldbeyondwar.org By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, November 3, 2025 | As part of the efforts of the global movement World BEYOND War (WBW) to unite different grassroots forces and movements around the world to abolish war and build a just, sustainable, and lasting peace, several movements organized a series of activities in Asturias, Spain, to take advantage of the visit of Gabriel Aguirre, WBW organizer for Latin America. | The activities took place on October 28 and 29 in t…

Gabriel Honrada (2025-11-03). Anduril drones won't close US Air Force's China gap. asiatimes.com Anduril's maiden flight of its YFQ-44A signals a fierce sprint to field AI-enabled wingmen, as the US Air Force races to plug a historic fighter shortfall it can't easily build its way out of. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Anduril's YFQ-44A prototype drone, a contender in the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft …

____ (2025-11-03). Tragic Incident: Labourer's Death at Rajasthan's RAPS Highlights Safety Concerns. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded at the Rawatbhatta Atomic Power Station in Rajasthan when a labourer passed away days after a hydrogen sulphide gas leak. The deceased, Dharmendra Lohar, had been under ventilator support in a Kota hospital and succumbed to his injuries late Sunday.

Vivian Wu (2025-11-03). Green loans in Africa raise concerns about economic sovereignty. globalvoices.org China is using its loans to bring real electricity to communities long neglected by Western aid and investmentOriginally published on This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and G…

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). President Xi Jinping delivers written address to the APEC CEO Summit. ecns.cn On the afternoon of October 31, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping delivered a written address entitled "Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity" to the APEC CEO Summit held in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.

Brandon Tensley (2025-11-03). This District Built On Civil Rights Legacy Has Gone Months Without Representation. capitalbnews.org Algenita Scott Davis is overcome with emotion whenever she thinks about the Nov. 4 special election for Texas' 18th Congressional District. The seat had been held for three decades by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest serving Black women in Congress, who represented the Houston area and died while in office in …

WiBOPM (2025-11-03). Sparta, WI November 8, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Know Your Rights Training. wibailoutpeople.org Voces de la Frontera Sparta Hall, 201 W Oak St — 10 A.M. — 2 P.M. øNecesitas hablar con un abogado de inmigración? °Esta clínica comunitaria gratuita está aquí para ti! El sábado 8 de noviembre de las 10: 00 a.m. hasta las 2: 00 p.m. en el ayuntamiento de Sparta. Voces de la Frontera ofrece este …

Eileen Kinch (2025-11-03). Faith-based disaster relief groups mobilize to respond to Hurricane Melissa. anabaptistworld.org Before Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and Haiti on Oct. 28, faith-based disaster relief groups were already making plans to respond.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Seven dead, 150 injured in Afghanistan quake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Seven people were killed and 150 injured after an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck near one of Afghanistan's largest cities Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, the local health directorate said on Monday.

Dave DeCamp (2025-11-03). Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Saturday threatened military intervention in Nigeria, saying the US may go into the country "guns-a-blazing" over allegations that the government isn't doing enough to protect Christians from Islamist militants. "If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and …

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-03). The Nastiest Warmongers Are Trump's Biggest Fans Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Massacre fetishist Lindsey Graham said "Trump is my favorite president" because "we're killing all the right people and we're cutting your taxes" during a speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Summit on Friday. | "We've run out of bombs; we didn't run out of bombs in World War II," the senator said. | If Lindsey Graham ever gushed about me this effusively for any reason I think I would have to shave my head and join a convent or something, b…

Taya Graham (2025-11-03). Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like. truthout.org There's a popular and recurring chant that echoed throughout the recent No Kings protests several weeks ago: "This is what democracy looks like." But on Capitol Hill over the past four weeks, during a protracted government shutdown, Republicans have been displaying the opposite. The quiet, moribund center of American government looks anything but like a democracy. |

WHYY (2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Staff (2025-11-03). Another US 'Strike' on Small Boat Leaves Three Dead in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported Saturday a new "lethal kinetic strike" against a small boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Caribbean, ordered by President Donald Trump. | On social media, the official stated that the "narco-trafficking vessel" was allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization and that the attack took place in international waters. It is not clear in what part of the Caribbean the extrajudicial execution took place. | "This vessel—like every other—was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a know…

Staff (2025-11-03). Beyond OpenAI: Leveraging Open AI-Compatible APIs with Open-Source Models. moguldom.com OpenAI's API has become the de facto standard for LLM integration. Millions of developers have built applications using the familiar Chat Completions endpoint, and countless tutorials, libraries, and tools assume you're using OpenAI's infrastructure. But what if you could use that same API structure—the same code, the same libraries, the same integration patterns—while accessing open-source …

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't. ecns.cn Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko attends the 29th meeting of the Russian-Chinese commission for the preparation of regular meetings of heads of government, November 2, 2025.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, November 3.

bwitanek (2025-11-03). Fighting for Our Right to Teach and Learn, Panel Fri. Nov 7, Noon, New Brunswick. fightbackbetter.com Our Joint Academic Freedom Committee invites you to a panel discussion on academic freedom and free speech, featuring speakers from…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Scenic road to Kandolus Village in northern Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — The road leading to Kandolus Village, with its stunning natural landscapes, lush trees, and refreshing mountain air, is among the most beautiful rural routes in northern Iran.

____ (2025-11-03). Bihar's Political Showdown: Mahagathbandhan's Bold Predictions Versus NDA's Determination. devdiscourse.com In a critical phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sanjay Yadav declared that the governing NDA is losing its foothold, asserting Mahagathbandhan's imminent victory. Yadav confidently projected a new government formation, dismissing the NDA's prospects.

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.

Maya Sweedler (2025-11-03). AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made. whyy.org Will Those are among the questions The Associated Press will answer when the news organization tabul…

Myrka Zambrano, Mira Altobell-Resendez, Fight Back! News. (2025-11-03). Sit-In At Mayor's Office To Demand Stronger Sanctuary Policy. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On October 28, members of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) held a rally outside Minneapolis City Hall, demanding stronger protections for immigrant communities. The demonstration culminated in a sit-in at Mayor Jacob Frey's office, where 11 MIRAC members and supporters refused to leave until the mayor publicly committed to supporting their Real Sanctuary Now campaign. | The campaign calls for a significant overhaul of Minneapolis's current "separation ordinance" — a law meant to prohibit collaboration between city employees and federal immigration enforcement a…

Guest Blogger (2025-11-03). Trump Admin Looking To Restore Coal Plants As America's Grid Buckles. wattsupwiththat.com The DOE has issued several emergency orders to keep coal plants humming as it has also sounded alarms over America's grid. DOE's July grid reliability report projected that blackouts could increase by a factor of 100 across America if the U.S. continues to phase out reliable power sources without adequate replacements.

Guest Blogger (2025-11-03). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "As a scientist I do not have much faith in predictions. Science is organized unpredictability. The best scientists like to arrange things in an experiment to be as unpredictable as possible, and then they do the experiment to see what will happen. You might say that if something is predictable then it is not science. When I make predictions, I am not speaking as a scientist. I am speaking as a storyteller, and my predictions are science-fiction rather than science." — Freeman Dyson (2007)…

WHYY (2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Donnachadh McCarthy (2025-11-03). How the Not-So Independent Media Censors Criticism of Its Billionaire Owners. bylinetimes.com For my entire time as the climate columnist for The Independent, I was allowed complete editorial freedom to cover the issues I thought most important, except for the one key issue that I thought was the most important. | I was constantly blocked from mentioning the visceral opposition or complacency of the powerful UK and global billionaire-owned media to the urgent climate action that is required. | Any time I tried to mention this in a column, it was immediately censored. After all, The Independent itself is owned by the Russian billionaire Lebedev family and at the time its offices were co-located in the D…

United World International (2025-11-03). The treaty that strengthens the Moscow-Caracas axis amid U.S. pressure. unitedworldint.com Details of the agreement between Venezuela and Russia. By Leonel Retamal, from Caracas, Venezuela "Knowing that we have a friend like Russia, knowing that Russia is watching over what happens in Venezuela when we have United States ships in the vicinity of our shores, and that Putin ratifies the agreement, is a very powerful signal, …

Erick Galindo (2025-11-03). How My Weird Dodgers Superstition Helped L.A. Win It All. lataco.com "I heard another barrage of explosions when Will Smith crushed the homer to take the lead in the 11th. But I still didn't look. It was around this point in the night that I realized it was a silly superstition, my not watching, but there was something deeper going on."

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.

newarab (2025-11-03). Visually impaired Arabs turn to AI for empowerment and equality. newarab.com For years, Saudi media professional Khalid Al-Harbi waited anxiously for friends to describe the images that arrived on his WhatsApp or explain the infographics that government agencies shared on social media. | As a blind person, he depended entirely on others to understand visual content or read PDF documents for his work. | Today, Khalid smiles as he describes the moment of "liberation" that artificial intelligence brought him. | "Now I can read everything myself — photos, documents," he says, his voice carrying a mix of wonder and relief at the independence these tools have provided. | Khalid's experien…

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). Chinese premier to attend CIIE opening ceremony, relevant events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant events, and deliver a keynote speech, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson announced on Monday.

_____ (2025-11-03). CPJ joins call for release of political prisoners, including jailed journalists. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined a global coalition of 29 civil society organizations calling on democratic governments to prioritize advocacy on behalf of journalists, human rights defenders, and political leaders who have been imprisoned for dissent. Released on the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30, the joint statement said democratic governments must…

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Lighting and security system installed at Lar's Neshat Garden. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Larestan has completed and inaugurated a lighting and surveillance camera project at the historical Neshat Garden in Lar, southern Iran, the department's head said.

Seth Frantzman (2025-11-03). PKK announcement of withdrawal from Turkey has ramifications for Iraq, Syria. longwarjournal.org On October 26, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announced that it was withdrawing its fighters from Turkey as part of a peace process with the Turkish government. Media reports indicate that the PKK may be moving to northern Iraq, leading to questions about how the withdrawal may affect the Kurdish regions of eastern Syria and northern Iraq.

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.

ecns.cn (2025-11-03). Ordos lures travelers to its stunning landscapes. ecns.cn All search and rescue teams and equipment at the landing site are in excellent condition and ready to carry out the mission.China launched the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft, carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, in April this year.

WiBOPM (2025-11-03). An Evening With Author Nico Lang November 6, 2025 in Waukesha, WI. wibailoutpeople.org An Evening With Author Nico Lang, Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6: 30 PM PFLAG Waukesha is partnering with area organizations to bring Nico Lang, journalist and author of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era, to the Waukesha area for a community conversation. The book is powerful—filled with …

Amy Goodman (2025-11-03). Mamdani's Mayoral Campaign Mobilizes New York City's South Asian Working Class. truthout.org Democracy Now!'s Anjali Kamat reports on working-class South Asian support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. South Asian voter turnout increased by 40% during the Democratic primary, contributing to Mamdani's upset victory against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent candidate. "We've had several South Asian or Indo-Caribbean candidates… |

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.

_____ (2025-11-03). Masked protesters attack Spanish journalist during clashes with police. cpj.org Berlin, November 3, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Spanish authorities to swiftly identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack on reporter José Ismael Martínez while he was covering clashes between police and far-left protesters in Pamplona on October 30 2025. A group of five or six hooded individuals surrounded Martínez as he was…

Greta Zarro (2025-11-03). Conscientious Objection Could Change the World: A Statement by the WBW Europe Network. worldbeyondwar.org If we protect the right to conscientious objection and enable it to scale, we constrain warfare today — and make a demilitarised future not just imaginable, but achievable. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Cherri Gregg (2025-11-03). At Second Chance Dance, people of all ages, shapes and sizes rediscover confidence and community. whyy.org At Alyssa Bowser's Second Chance Dance studio in Roxborough, adults of all ages rediscover movement and confidence — proving it's never too late to start dancing.

GABIK (2025-11-03). Farmers commended for record grain harvest amid financial pressures. sanews.gov.za Farmers commended for record grain harvest amid financial pressures | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has hailed South Africa's grain producers for delivering a record-breaking harvest this season, despite the economic pressures facing farmers due to rising input costs and falling commodity prices. | Speaking at the Grain SA Grain Producer of the Year Awards held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng on Friday night, Steenhuisen described the 2025 season as "an incredible achievement," with the country's total grain and oilseed harvest exceeding 23 million tonnes, a 30% increase compared to last year. | "Wit…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-03). Not too late for Trump to reverse course. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the justification for recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran has collapsed, urging President Donald Trump to rein in Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reverse course.

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). Iranian swimmer Gholami calls for more support. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Mohammadmahdi Gholami, who won two gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG), says that he expects the officials give more support to swimming.

A A (2025-11-03). Canadian embassy hosted Ukraine's Azov brigade this summer. strategic-culture.su By Alex COSH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An Azov member described the meeting as a "friendly and open dialogue." | Canada's e…

tehrantimes (2025-11-03). The Spike of Silence: From power to prayer, the heartrending story of Kazemi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – One of Iran's brightest volleyball stars, Saber Kazemi, went from lighting up arenas with his spikes to lying in a hospital room, fighting for life. His story is a haunting reminder of the human fragility behind the glory of sport.

newleftreview (2025-11-03). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.

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