(2025-11-17). Trump hints at talks with Venezuela's Maduro. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump has signaled willingness for talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as tensions rise and US military deployments intensify in the Caribbean.
(2025-11-17). Tehran Contemplates 'Evacuation' As Many Cities Face Water Dilemmas. popularresistance.org I've put the word "evacuation" in the title of this piece in quotes because it's not clear where Tehran's 9.8 million people or some significant number of them would evacuate to as water supplies run dangerously low. Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has been criticized for saying out loud how bad the situation is: "If it does not rain in Tehran by December, we should ration water; if it still does not rain, we must empty Tehran." | Doubtless Iranian water authorities will force severe restrictions on Tehran's residents if the rains—which have been 82 percent below the long term averages for the past yea…
(2025-11-17). China's neutron instrument for microscopic structure and dynamics observation passes acceptance review. ecns.cn China's first high-energy direct-geometry inelastic neutron-scattering time-of-flight spectrometer, an instrument used to observe the structural and dynamic properties of matter at the microscopic level, has passed its official acceptance review, according to its developer, Sun Yat-sen University, on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Raghunathpur Election 2025 Results Live: Osama Shahab vs Rest. ummid.com Osama Shahab of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has won from the Raghunathpur assembly seat of Bihar, according to the Final Result announced by the Election Commission of India.
(2025-11-17). Amour Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM Bihar Chief Aktharul Iman vs Rest. ummid.com Akhtarul Iman, President of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the 2025 Bihar elections from the Amour Vidhan Sabha seat.
(2025-11-17). Madhu Dandavate: A Life of Service and Integrity. ummid.com Today, on November 13, 2025, the 20th death anniversary of Professor Madhu Dandavate, a heartfelt tribute is owed to his enduring legacy.
(2025-11-17). Multiple Chinese departments warn citizens about travel and study in Japan amid security concerns. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese government departments issued alerts advising Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, citing a deteriorating security environment and rising risks to personal safety.
(2025-11-17). "Like oxygen" : Polish business hails reopening of border crossings with Belarus. eng.belta.by At a press conference in Bobrowniki, Voivode of Podlaskie Voivodeship Jacek Brzozowski emphasized that during the closures, "Podlaskie entrepreneurs lost their property and livelihoods."
(2025-11-17). BRICS+ Nations Push for Ethical AI as the New Frontier of Global Power. infobrics.org For centuries, power was measured in armies, land, and gold. Today, it is measured in algorithms. Artificial intelligence is no longer just about chatbots or robotics; it has become the invisible hand guiding economies, shaping diplomacy, and redefining who leads and who follows on the world stage…
(2025-11-17). Is Trump protecting pedophiles in the Epstein files? strategic-culture.su How much will the Republicans suffer at the ballot box if they continue to ignore the Epstein case? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-11-17). Asaduddin Owaisi's formula to stop BJP in Bihar sparks buzz. ummid.com A day after 2025 Assembly election results, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of Asaduddin Owaisi has proposed a formula to stop the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming a government in Bihar.
(2025-11-17). From global 'rule-maker' to 'rogue state'. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Author The second Trump term will mark its first anniversary in just two months, and this past year has been sufficient to cause major upheavals on the global stage. Indeed, Trump's foreign policy has taken America's customary aggressive power projection even further, pushing it beyond the bounds of imperial behavior and …
(2025-11-17). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-17). Support Starbucks Workers on Strike in Over 40 Cities And Growing! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser More than 1,000 baristas in over 40 cities launched an open-ended unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, with Red Cup rallies in 17 cities fueling the energy on the ground. Baristas are risking it all, standing up to this multi-billion-dollar corporation to fight for an end to union busting …
(2025-11-17). Justice Rozi Khan, Arshad Hussain Shah take oath as FCC judges. tribune.com.pk 
Two judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), Justice Rozi Khan and Justice (retired) Arshad Hussain Shah, took oath on Monday. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan administered the oath during a ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court. | Judges of the Federal Court, judges of the Constitutional Court, law officers and court staff attended the ceremony. | Federal Court judges present included Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Aamer Farooq, while Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice KK Agha were also in attendance. | From the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Arbab Tahir, Ju…
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko: Belarus can build 85-90% of BelNPP's third unit on its own. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the construction of a new nuclear power plant had been discussed with the Russian partner, Rosatom.
(2025-11-17). Restoring dignity with scissors and heart: Richard Cornish brings free salon care to patients and families in crisis. whyy.org The Philadelphia hairstylist founded Restore Salon Services to offer no-cost haircuts in hospitals and health centers— creating moments of normalcy when families need it most.
(2025-11-17). 70,000 People March In Belém For Climate Justice. popularresistance.org The streets of Belém were occupied, according to organizers, by more than 70,000 people on Saturday, November 15, for the historic Global Climate March. Unlike the official COP30 spaces, the march brought together the diversity of peoples and demands from civil society in defense of climate justice. | With the force of the motto "We are the answer", the tens of thousands of members of people's movements held signs such as "Agribusiness is fire", "There is no climate justice without popular agrarian reform" and "environmental collapse is capitalist".
(2025-11-17). Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death. tribune.com.pk 1723532431-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(64)1723532431-0.jpg)
(2025-11-17). From missiles to Intl. conference: How Iran defends itself. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — From precise June retaliatory missile strikes on Israel to Tehran's 'International Law Under Assault' conference this week, Iran has projected dual resilience: strong militarily and assertive diplomatically.
(2025-11-17). From bike lanes to smart signals: Karachi's traffic plan puts commuters first. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi commuters may soon notice major changes on the city's roads as the Karachi Traffic Police rolls out a series of reforms aimed at reducing accidents and improving traffic flow. | DIG Traffic Karachi Peer Muhammad Shah shared details of the initiatives at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, highlighting how technology and stricter enforcement will transform daily travel. | Smart traffic management | A central part of the plan is the Karachi Traffic Management Company (KTMC), which will oversee traffic engineering in the city. | The introduction of smart traffic signals is a major step…
(2025-11-17). International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture 2025 opens at Jamia Millia. ummid.com The 7th International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture (ICIAA 2025), organized by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, commenced on the 11th of November, 2025 marking the National Education Day.
(2025-11-17). Rich Countries At COP30 Are Robbing The Global South. popularresistance.org UN climate conferences are primarily announcement summits. For 30 years, industrialized countries, which are primarily responsible for the climate crisis, have been promising that they will reduce greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the climate science, promote the energy transition, and combat the effects of climate change. Additional promises have also been made regarding climate financing at the UN Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summits in Copenhagen (2009) and Paris (2015). At COP30 in Brazil, governments have once again declared their intention to support developing countries with climate fundi…
(2025-11-17). Transgender Day of Remembrance Week of Action Nov.17-21, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-11-17). Palestinian factions reject US Gaza plan ahead of UN vote. newarab.com 
Palestinian factions have rejected a US draft resolution due to be put to a vote at the In a statement circulated by Palestinian faction offices in
(2025-11-17). Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains. sanews.gov.za Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent. | In a statement, the department said large parts of Gauteng have already been affected by flash floods due to the current heavy rainfall. | Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid walking, driving or attempting to cross bridges in areas with high water levels or heavy water current. | "A…
(2025-11-17). Baisi Election 2025 Results Live: Ghulam Sarwar of AIMIM wins by 27,251 votes. ummid.com Ghulam Sarwar of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has won from the Baisi assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-17). Israeli Strike on Southern Lebanon Village Kills School Principal. news.antiwar.com An Israeli drone strike attacked and destroyed a car in the southern Lebanese village of al-Mansouri, which is in the Tyre District. One person was killed in the attack, Mohammad Shuweikh, who according to the locals was the principal of the Mansouri Public School. The IDF, of course, insisting the public school principal was actually …
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Rising Hamas popularity in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Despite over two years of U.S.-backed genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip, American media reports Hamas has seen its popularity increase.
(2025-11-17). Welisizwe bridge to improve mobility in for eMaXesibeni community. sanews.gov.za Welisizwe bridge to improve mobility in for eMaXesibeni community | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, together with his Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, will on Tuesday hand over a Welisizwe rural bridge in the Eastern Cape. | The bridge spans the Umzimvubu River at Tebe-Tebe in eMaXesibeni, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape. | According to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, the bridge will provide safe and reliable access for residents of Welakabini and Esihlahleni, who have faced hazardous conditions, particularly during heavy rainfall. | The Minister…
(2025-11-17). SA prepares for G20 handover to United States amid attendance uncertainties. sanews.gov.za SA prepares for G20 handover to United States amid attendance uncertainties | The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa is prepared for a ceremonial handover of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to the United States, although the process may need adjustments due to that country's absence. | This announcement follows USA President Donald Trump's earlier declaration that no government representatives from the United States would attend the summit. | The focus is now on setting the tone for the upcoming G20 Johannesburg Leaders' Declaration, which will revolve around th…
(2025-11-17). China's Cooperation With Cuba in Energy Sector Remains Strong And Steady. orinocotribune.com The First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, attended the inauguration of the seventh photovoltaic solar park of the 120 MW project donated by the Chinese Party, Government, and people. | Guanajay, Artemisa — "China's cooperation with Cuba in the energy sector remains strong and steady, from ongoing projects, such as equipment and spare parts for distributed generation, the 5,000 photovoltaic systems for isolated homes, and the installation of other solar photovoltaic parks (PSFV) with a total capacity of 85 MW, to the next project to install…
(2025-11-17). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." — Thomas Edison…
(2025-11-17). From Carpenter to Ashes Hero: Brendan Doggett's Unforeseen Cricket Journey. devdiscourse.com Brendan Doggett, a qualified carpenter and seasoned domestic cricketer, is preparing for a landmark test debut in the prestigious Ashes series. The 31-year-old's journey from the building sites of Toowoomba to the cricket pitch reflects a tale of perseverance.
(2025-11-17). A Trump offer that Putin cannot refuse. responsiblestatecraft.org Along Ukraine's eastern frontline, the question is not if Russia will gain
(2025-11-17). UK enforces new law to tackle AI child abuse images. ummid.com United Kingdom (UK) has introduced a new law to combat rising abuse of children using their AI generated images.
(2025-11-17). AJK sees power shift as PPP's Faisal Rathore replaces Anwarul Haq as PM. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday voted out Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq and picked Pakistan Peoples Party nominee Faisal Mumtaz Rathore to replace him, ending days of political manoeuvring in Muzaffarabad. | The session, presided over by Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, began with lawmakers formally tabling the no-confidence motion against Haq. The move came from Sardar Javed Ayub, Chaudhry Qasim Majeed and their colleagues, who put forward Rathore as their choice for the top job. | When the voting began, Rathore sailed through with 36 votes, while only two members opposed him. Wit…
(2025-11-17). Trump Says US 'May Be Having Discussions' With Venezuela's Maduro. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Sunday that the US "may be having discussions" with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, suggesting his administration has not entirely cut off diplomacy with Caracas as previous reports have said. Trump made the comments when asked about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that the State Department would be designating the so-called …
(2025-11-17). Ecuador's Trump-Allied President Loses Bid to Allow Return of US Military Bases. truthout.org Ecuador's voters on Sunday delivered a major blow to right-wing President Daniel Noboa by decisively rejecting the proposed return of foreign military bases to the South American country's soil — including installations run by the United States. Around two-thirds of voters opposed the measure with most ballots tallied, a result that was widely seen as a surprise. Voters also rejected a… |
(2025-11-17). Dusting and cleaning ceremony of Imamzadeh Saleh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — The dusting and cleaning ceremony of the sacred shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh (AS) was held with the participation of a group of invited guests of the holy shrine.
(2025-11-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, November 17.
(2025-11-17). DM Out, Chat In: Watch How X New Feature Works. ummid.com Elon Musk's X, originally launched as Twitter, has replaced its Direct Messaging or DM feature by a new messaging tool named Chat.
(2025-11-17). New G20 Report on sustainable industrial policy launch. sanews.gov.za New G20 Report on sustainable industrial policy launch | The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi will on Thursday preside over the launch of a new high-level G20 Report titled: G20 Principles for Sustainable Industrial Policy. | The event, to be held at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) headquarters in Pretoria, will be co-hosted by the dtic, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ). | The launch comes on the eve of the G20 Leaders' Summit, which is a culmination of South Africa's G20 Preside…
(2025-11-17). FEZ Minsk exports 80% of output. eng.belta.by According to him, over 30,000 jobs have been created since the FEZ began its operations.
(2025-11-17). For those still out of the loop, here is what '6-7' means. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If you are around children or are on social media, by now, you've probably heard the phrase "6-7" uttered. | The youthful phenomenon, in which kids say "6-7" and move their open-palmed hands up and down for no apparent reason, was recently named
(2025-11-17). Many pilgrims believed to have been killed in Saudi bus accident. newarab.com 
The Indian embassy in "Deeply saddened by the accident in Medina involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones," the prime minister wrote on X. | "I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance,"
(2025-11-17). Europe is at Donald Trump's mercy. It has itself to blame. strategic-culture.su By Harrison SRETLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The European Union has failed to mount an alternative to Donald Trump. On def…
(2025-11-17). Gaza floods worsen as UN prepares to vote on international force. newarab.com 
Flooding The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned that 13,000 families in Gaza, whose homes were destroyed during two years of sustained Israeli bombardment, are now enduring bitterly cold temperatures and flooding in severely inadequate makeshift shelters. | According to UN…
(2025-11-17). Dhahan Prize awards $51,000 CAD to the best in Punjabi fiction for 2025. tribune.com.pk 
The world's leading award for Punjabi fiction announced its 12th annual winner on Wednesday, naming Balbir Parwana of Jalandhar, India, for his novel In the Time of Unrest. He received a $25,000 award. | Balbir Parwana, Dhahan Prize winner (2025) | Two finalists, Mudassar Bashir from Lahore and Bhagwant Rasulpuri from Jalandhar received $10,000 each. Bashir was recognised for his novel Precarious Shelter and Rasulpuri for his short story collection Delivery Man. | Mudassar Bashir and Bhagwant Rasulpuri, Dhahan Prize Finalists (2025) | An additional $6,000 was awarded for transliteration of the winning books in…
(2025-11-17). Iran to not renounce its nuclear rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief said the assault on the country's nuclear facilities marked an unprecedented act in the history of targeting nations' scientific capabilities, reiterating that Iran will not renounce its nuclear rights.
(2025-11-17). Belarus, Nigeria intend to give new impetus to economic cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksandr Yakovchits met with a delegation from Nigeria's Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Umar Radda.
(2025-11-17). China must unleash capital market's power to fuel growth. ecns.cn The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for National Economic and Social Development places the capital market at a level of importance never seen before. The 2023 Central Financial Work Conference defined the capital markets as the hub of a modern economic and financial system, a precise and forward-looking statement that marked a major shift in how China understands and positions finance and the capital market in particular.
(2025-11-17). England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign. tribune.com.pk 
England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday. | The Three Lions, who took maximum points from their eight games, became the first European team to win every one of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a single goal in a campaign lasting at least six matches. | AFP Sport looks at three key factors that can help Thomas Tuchel's side triumph at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico: | Tuchel's tactical acumen | After a slow start to his reign, Thomas Tuchel has gradually revitalised England over the last 11…
(2025-11-17). Imperialism's essence, new mechanisms of domination and reclaiming Lenin's method of analysis: An interview with Blanca Missé (Part I). links.org.au 
Blanca Missé argues for reclaiming Lenin's method for analysing imperialism and suggests updates, particularly on understanding China and Russia's global status.
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko: Reality will force Poland, Baltics to normalize ties with Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Reality will force Poland and the Baltic states to build normal relations with Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia's Rostov Oblast Yury Slyusar on 17 November.
(2025-11-17). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-17). China's people are on a grueling treadmill. asiatimes.com 
"And the man in the suit has just bought a new car/ From the profit he's made on your dreams" — Traffic Leftist online personality Hasan Piker recently took a trip to China, and — like many other influencers who have been there — declared it to be a paradise, praising "abundance style consumption paired up with a …
(2025-11-17). Germany to resume arms exports to Israel from Nov. 24. newarab.com 
(2025-11-17). 1468 names of Palestinian political prisoners from Gaza: Full list in English. samidoun.net 
On Sunday, 16 November, the Asra Media Office revealed a list of 1468 Palestinian political prisoners from the Gaza Strip imprisoned by the Zionist occupation regime, noting that this list was received by the office "within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, the exchange deal, and the exchange of information between the Palestinian resistance and …
(2025-11-17). German chancellor calls for EU to become a full-fledged European defence union. tribune.com.pk 
Amid growing international security challenges, the European Union must transform into a European defense union, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday. | Speaking at a business summit sponsored by major daily Suddeutsche Zeitung, Merz said Europeans must take new steps in response to the war in Ukraine, shifts in Euro-Atlantic relations, and China's increasingly aggressive posture. | "We can no longer rely on the US to defend us, on China to supply us with raw materials, or on Russia to eventually return to the path of peace. The world is changing, and Europe must respond," Merz said. | "It's a neces…
(2025-11-17). Distorting Lens of FPTP: Decoding The Bihar 2025 Mandate. ummid.com The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has once again exposed the deep structural distortions of India's First Past…
(2025-11-17). Debating Trump's approach to homelessness. whyy.org The Trump administration announced significant cuts to permanent housing programs. It wants to prioritize organizations focusing on drug treatment and work initiatives.
(2025-11-17). Rev.‚ÄØJesse‚ÄØJackson Not on Life Support: Hospitalized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Worsens. moguldom.com Civil‚Äërights veteran Rev.‚ÄØJesse‚ÄØJackson, 84, was admitted to a Washington, D.C., hospital Wednesday night for observation and treatment of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that impairs balance, eye movement and gait. The Rainbow‚ÄØPUSH Coalition, the organization Jackson founded in the 1970s, confirmed the hospitalization in a brief statement, adding that the activist's family …
(2025-11-17). Vance Blames Immigrants, Biden in Response to Affordability Questions. truthout.org In an interview with Fox News last week, Vice President JD Vance downplayed the significance of rising inflation and costs for consumer goods in the U.S., claiming that any price increases are not due to Trump administration policies. Unlike President Donald Trump, Vance recognized that costs were up compared to last year. But he blamed former President Joe Biden for the increases. |
(2025-11-17). Lesufi praises improvements ahead of G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Lesufi praises improvements ahead of G20 Summit | With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach near-full capacity. | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expressed pride in the wide-ranging improvements made by provincial and municipal teams ahead of the summit. | "What they've done for the preparations, especially infrastructure, water, electricity and the beautification of the entire province, we requested departments to use their current budgets. So, there was no new money that was a…
(2025-11-17). Iranian university holds workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic University College, Ghana, have co-organized a two-day clinical workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana.
(2025-11-17). Coalition of the unlikely: How Australia and China could save the planet. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). VP Aref departs for Russia to attend SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President left Tehran for Moscow on Monday morning to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2025-11-17). Divine Rush: Begin of Lord Ayyappa's Annual Pilgrimage. devdiscourse.com Early on Monday, a large number of devotees converged at the Lord Ayyappa Temple, marking the auspicious start of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
(2025-11-17). New Ministers sworn into office. sanews.gov.za New Ministers sworn into office | President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially sworn into office two newly appointed members of the National Executive at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, on Monday. ⚪ In a light-hearted and historic moment, the President opened the ceremony by noting the presence of a young guest. | "This indeed is a very special swearing in of the Minister and a Deputy Minister, not so much because of that, because of that little baby in attendance. It is the very first time we swear in people and there is a little baby in attendance," the President said. ⚪ Willem Abraham Step…
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Indonesia drains Danantara to keep a flagging Garuda flying. asiatimes.com 
State fund Danantara's decision to inject more than 23 trillion rupiah (US$1.37 billion) into Garuda Indonesia has been framed in official statements as a forward-looking intervention meant to stabilize a national carrier and protect aviation sovereignty. The narrative is polished and familiar. Indonesia presents the move as safeguarding a strategic national asset, yet behind the …
(2025-11-17). Hezbollah's unshakable echo: Mourning the mind that engineered resistance discourse. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—With the assassination of Hajj Mohammad Afif Al-Naboulsi by the Zionist regime in an air raid, the Resistance loses not merely a media official, but one of the rare architects who shaped collective consciousness in times of war and calm alike.
(2025-11-17). Tehran condemns ongoing Gaza siege. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the continued killing of Palestinians and severe human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, calling the ongoing siege and destruction a continuation of genocidal policies.
(2025-11-17). US Escalates Caribbean Destabilization With 20th Strike. popularresistance.org The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced a new "lethal kinetic strike" against a small boat in the Caribbean, the 20th of its kind to date. Although the announcement was made on Friday, November 14, it reportedly occurred on November 10, four days earlier. These "strikes" have been labeled as extrajudicial execution by the United Nations, | "At the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization," reads the statement accompanying the video of the strike that the SOUTHCOM posted on social m…
(2025-11-17). 43rd Fajr International Film Festival poster unveiled. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —…
(2025-11-17). Jokihat Election 2025 Results Live: Murshid Alam of AIMIM wins by over 28K votes. ummid.com Mohammad Murshid Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the Jokihat assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-17). China sees record number of railway passenger trips in Jan.-Oct. ecns.cn China's railway system handled a record-high number of passenger trips during the first 10 months of 2025, data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Entrepreneurship Week kicks off in Belarus. eng.belta.by The focus of the first day is young people. The 2nd National Youth Analytical Forum will be held at the National Children's Technopark and will be co-located with a ceremony to honor the winners of the Support of Youth Initiative' competition.
(2025-11-17). 'Digital Dirham': UAE Joins Club of Three Having Digital Currency. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) launched 'Digital Dirham' and joined China, Nigeria and the Bahamas that have their own digital currencies.
(2025-11-17). Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: police. newarab.com A fatal accident involving a bus filled with Indian pilgrims killed at least 45 people near "The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing," V.C. Sajjanar, police commissioner for the city of Hyderabad, where many of the Indian citizens were reported to have come from, told reporters. | "According to preliminary information, 46 people were travel…
(2025-11-17). Justice Jackson Goes 'Her Own Way' in SNAP Fight. portside.org Justice Jackson Goes 'Her Own Way' in SNAP Fight |
(2025-11-17). Foreign terrorist discloses 'Fitna al-Khawarij' operations, misuse of religion. tribune.com.pk 
Shocking revelations have emerged regarding the activities of Fitna al-Khawarij, a terrorist group that allegedly misuses religion to radicalise youth against the Pakistan Army. | The alleged video confession was aired live by state broadcaster PTV News, then picked up by private news media channels. | Alleged foreign militant, identified as Ehsanullah, son of Abdul Janan from the Mehsud tribe, disclosed that he supported commanders Badri, Mushtaq, Grenade, and Islamuddin for three years. He revealed that Fitna al-Khawarij manipulated young people to carry out terrorist attacks, including assaults on police st…
(2025-11-17). 42 Indian Pilgrims dead in Makkah-Madinah Highway bus accident. ummid.com As many as 42 Indians have been killed when a bus carrying the Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on Makkah-Madinah Highway early in the morning Monday November 17, 2025.
(2025-11-17). Europe on path to discrediting the IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Ahead of the IAEA Board meeting in Vienna, Britain, Germany, and France plan a resolution on Iran's nuclear program despite lacking a legal ground and Tehran's ongoing cooperation, raising fears of political bias.
(2025-11-17). Michael Grele Testimony on NSPM7: Militarism Abroad Breeds Repression At Home. fightbackbetter.com This
(2025-11-17). Mass Protests in Manila Demand Accountability for Infrastructure Corruption. devdiscourse.com Thousands gathered again in Manila streets, calling for accountability in flood-mitigation corruption allegedly implicating key officials and contractors.
(2025-11-17). Standoff at COP31: Australia vs Turkey for Climate Summit Hosting. devdiscourse.com The diplomatic tug-of-war between Australia and Turkey over hosting the COP31 climate summit intensified, with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphatically stating that co-hosting the event is not an option under United Nations rules.
(2025-11-17). AlUla's Maraya Concert Hall is world's largest mirrored structure. ummid.com The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world's largest mirrored building to date.
(2025-11-17). Iranian, Russian FMs discuss regional issues, IAEA on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Monday to discuss the regional issues as well as developments in IAEA's Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.
(2025-11-17). Sir Keir Starmer Can't Afford Peace in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Guardian
(2025-11-17). Israel not dare to wage war as Iran missile power stands high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Highlighting Iran's missile power and the level of preparedness, Spokesperson of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserted that the enemy is not ready for a new war with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2025-11-17). What is Black Tie Dinner Trump is Hosting for Mohammed bin Salman. ummid.com Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is visiting the United States of America next week and Trump has announced a grand reception, including black tie dinner, for the visiting monarch.
(2025-11-17). Anil Ambani's Virtual Standoff with Enforcement Directorate. devdiscourse.com Anil Ambani, the high-profile chairman of Reliance Group, has once again refused to comply with a summons from the Enforcement Directorate, opting instead for a virtual appearance in a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). His unusual request was submitted after missing the initial summons on November 14.
(2025-11-17). On Türkiye's decision to purchase Eurofighter planes. uwidata.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his first visit to Türkiye at the end of October. Türkiye and Britain signed an on cooperation regarding Eurofighter jets.Türkiye purchased 20 Eurofighter jets for $10.7 billion. UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that the first delivery of the 20 jets to be supplied from Britain is expected in …
(2025-11-17). Iran shakes with 152 earthquakes in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 152 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 8 to 14, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-11-17). Ecuador Rejects Foreign Military Bases. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 16, 2025 | People of Ecuador 1 — Military Industrial Complex 0 | In 2007, then-President of Ecuador Rafael Correa said he wanted a military base in Miami if the United States were to continue using a military base in Ecuador. | Bye bye, U.S. bases! | More recently, however, times changed. Pressures were applied. A new Ecuadorean government expressed its willingness to do as it is told. | But there was one flaw in the new plan for the spread…
(2025-11-17). UN Security Council set to vote on Trump's Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
The UN Security Council will vote on Monday on whether to give international backing to Donald Trump's On the ground on Gaza on Sunday, at least four Palestinians were killed in a new Israeli violation of the ceasefire. | Members of the Security Council have for the past 10 days been negotiating on the text of the resolution, which would endorse the Trump administration'
(2025-11-17). Germany To Lift Partial Suspension of Weapons Exports to Israel. news.antiwar.com Germany said on Monday that it would lift a partial suspension on arms exports to Israel that it imposed back in August on weapons that could be used in Gaza. German government spokesman Sebastian Hille said Berlin would revert to its previous policy starting on November 24. "The government will, as a general rule, revert …
(2025-11-17). As Detention Surges Under Trump, Organizers Build a Lasting Movement. nacla.org 
As the president pumps $45 billion into ICE over the next three years, activists and communities must balance rapid response with longer-term resistance.
(2025-11-17). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-11-17). Wushu competitors win four golds: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Comprehensive maritime-based economy plan being prepared for Khuzestan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The acting head of the Industry, Mining, and Trade Department of Khuzestan province announced the formulation of a comprehensive maritime-based economic development plan aimed at the sustainable utilization of coastal, port, and related industrial capacities in the province.
(2025-11-17). Accomplice of Delhi 'bomber' arrested. tribune.com.pk 
Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi earlier this week was an attack carried out by a "suicide bomber", announcing the arrest of an accomplice. | The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country's counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the alleged attacker and the second suspect were both from Indian-administered Kashmir, where police have carried out sweeping raids in recent days. Announcing "a breakthrough" in the investigation, the NIA said in a statement it had arrested Amir Rashid Ali, "in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered". | He had "cons…
(2025-11-17). Tens of Thousands Join Indigenous-Led Protest at COP30 Demanding Urgent Action. truthout.org To kick off our week of coverage from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, we play video of a major protest that took place Saturday, when tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the host city Belém to demand urgent climate action. The Indigenous-led action was the first major climate protest at a United Nations climate conference since 2021; protests were banned by Egypt… |
(2025-11-17). Samoan PM back home as journalist alleges assault outside his residence. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand. La'aulialemalietoa departed Apia for Auckland on a private jet just days after being sworn in as Samoa's eighth prime minister on September 16. The Samoan government had previously said he was expected to return…
(2025-11-17). VIDEO: Fire engulfs commercial shops in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — A number of commercial shops in the Al-Talibiya area in eastern Baghdad were engulfed in a large fire.
(2025-11-17). Ellen Brown: Why New York City Needs a Public Bank. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost "We will build a city-owned bank — not to serve shareholders, but to serve you. A bank that invests in housing, in transit, in climate resilience. A bank that puts our money to work for our people."— Zohran Mamdani, Victory Speech, Nov. 4, 2025 New York City has …
(2025-11-17). At least 18 dead in Indonesia as heavy rains spark landslides in Central Java. tribune.com.pk 
Rain-triggered landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java province last week have killed at least 18 people, authorities said on Monday, with search operations still underway. | A landslide in the city of Cilacap buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, the disaster mitigation agency said. Search and rescue efforts have been difficult as victims were buried 3 to 8 metres (10 to 25 feet) deep. | The Cilacap landslide has killed at least 16 people, with seven still missing, said M. Abdullah, chief of the local search and rescue division. Excavators were deployed to dig through debris, footage from…
(2025-11-17). Epstein survivors push for release of files in powerful new video. thecanary.co Women who survived abuse by Jeffrey Epstein have come together to push the US Congress to release the files on the sex trafficker. Epstein survivors speak out again In the powerful new film by World Without Exploitation, survivors hold up photos of themselves at the age they were when they first met Epstein. In the […] | By
(2025-11-17). 'Nothing to hide in Epstein files'. tribune.com.pk 
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he believed the approaching vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein should help put to rest allegations that President Donald Trump had any connection to the late sex offender's abuse and trafficking of underage girls. | "They're doing this to go after President Trump on this theory that he has something to do with it. He does not," Johnson, the Republican leader in the House, said on the "Fox News Sunday" program. "Epstein is their entire game plan, so we're going to take that weapon out of their hands," Johnson said…
(2025-11-17). Belarus' border guards allow vehicles into Berestovitsa checkpoint territory. eng.belta.by Belarusian border guards have started allowing vehicles into the territory of the Berestovitsa border checkpoint (Bobrowniki on the Polish side).
(2025-11-17). Talks for Sarakhs and Cheshmeh Soraya electric train underway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's roads minister says that the initial talks are ongoing to launch Sarakhs (in northeastern Iran)- Cheshmeh Soraya (in West Azarbaijan) electric train.
(2025-11-17). Japan's railgun locked and loaded to kill China's hypersonics. asiatimes.com 
By punching real holes in a target ship with a weapon the US shelved, Japan's prototype railgun is turning hypersonic gunfire into a cheap, hard-to-stop answer to China's missile and drone swarms — and hinting at a gun-driven comeback in surface warfare. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Japan's Acquisition Technology & Logistics …
(2025-11-17). KU announces 2026 evening programme admission schedule. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Karachi has announced the commencement of online admissions for evening programme for the academic session 2026. As per schedule the university is offering admissions into BS, diploma, and certificate courses. Prospective candidates can fill and submit their admission forms online and upload scanned copies of required documents through the online admissions portal until November 28, 2025. | Admissions for the BS four-year programmes are open in a wide range of disciplines, including actuarial sciences and risk management, agriculture, chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical technology, physics…
(2025-11-17). K-P launches province wide measles, rubella drive. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday launched a province-wide measles and rubella vaccination campaign amid rising cases and preventable deaths, with senior government officials stressing the urgent need for public awareness and stronger health reforms. | Addressing the inaugural ceremony, K-P Health Minister Khaliqueur Rahman said that more than 13,000 measles and rubella cases were reported in the province last year, while 25 children died, calling it a matter of grave concern. | He said the government aims to bring next year's case count down to zero, but the target can only be achieved if parents fully understand…
(2025-11-17). Aussie Green Senators Grill News Corp Boss about the Great Climate Denial Conspiracy. wattsupwiththat.com "… We are part of a debate machine maybe, but not a denial machine. …"
(2025-11-17). New York At The Green Energy Wall — What Is The Exit Strategy? wattsupwiththat.com Our legislators, innumerate to a person, had bought into the fantasy — peddled by lightweight academics like Mark Jacobson and Robert Howarth, and by grifting promoters like the American Wind Energy Association and investment bank Lazard — that wind and solar were now the cheapest way to make electricity. To abolish the evil fossil fuels, all that was needed was some political will.
(2025-11-17). 'There are two Americas'. Analyst dwells on roots of U.S. domestic conflict. eng.belta.by "The USA is a rather diverse country. Literally, there are two Americas. One of them is the America of the major coastal cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco… There, you find people of different skin colors who speak different languages and practice different religions," Aleksei Naumov said.
(2025-11-17). Trump Adds EU Antifa Groups, Drug Cartels To Terror List. popularresistance.org The US government is "pursuing an unprecedented expansion" of its list of foreign terrorist organizations by adding left-wing groups in Europe and drug cartels in Latin America, The Washington Post reported on 16 November, just days after removing a former Al-Qaeda leader and hosting him at the White House. | Led by neoconservative Zionist Jews, the US government launched the so-called "War on Terror" following the 11 September 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. | After blaming Islamic extremists from Al-Qaeda for the attacks, US lawmakers passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (…
(2025-11-17). Iran's non-oil exports to Africa doubled in H1: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that Iran's non-oil exports to Africa in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) doubled.
(2025-11-17). "Trump providing legitimacy to Al Sharaa" uwidata.com The visit of Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa to Washington and his meeting with US President Donald Trump caused great interest globally. It was the first visit of a Syrian Head of State to Washington since decades, brought about some agreements and indications of a major turning point in Middle Eastern politics. We spoke about …
(2025-11-17). Afghanistan seeks investment by major Iranian companies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between members of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA)'s trade delegation and the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the need to develop relations between the chambers of both countries was highlighted, and major Iranian companies were invited to invest in Afghanistan.
(2025-11-17). Iran's deputy FM in Pakistan for political consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan.
(2025-11-17). Beijing hit by freezing wind. ecns.cn Visitors walk in freezing wind at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025.Visitors take photos of the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025. [Photo by Jiang Dong/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-17). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-11-17). Central Bank of the UAE Hosts Cybersecurity Seminar for BRICS Central Banks. infobrics.org In a move to strengthen global cyber protection and safeguard financial stability, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) hosted the Cybersecurity Seminar and the 2nd Cybersecurity Drill for BRICS Central Banks…
(2025-11-17). Poland reopens border checkpoints with Belarus. eng.belta.by Poland has resumed operations at border checkpoints with Belarus.
(2025-11-17). Sinner hails 'amazing' ATP Finals triumph over Alcaraz. tribune.com.pk 
Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title. | Italian Sinner was roared to a 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 victory by supporters in Turin, who watched their idol cap a landmark season in which he became the first of his countrymen to win Wimbledon. | "It's (an) amazing season… This year making four Grand Slam finals, coming here, winning here, having this big streak in end of the year, it's amazing," Sinner told reporters. | "But mostly I feel to be a better player than last…
(2025-11-17). Beijing cautions tourists over Japan travel risks. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Sunday urged Chinese tourists to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being and advised those already there to closely monitor local security conditions.
(2025-11-17). Red alert in Makkah, Madinah as heavy rains lash Two Holy Cities. ummid.com Local weather and meteorological departments have sounded red alert in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah after heavy rains lashed the Two Holy Cities.
(2025-11-17). US Marines Conducting Drills in Trinidad and Tobago, Just Miles From Venezuela's Coast. news.antiwar.com US Marines began drills on Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean island nation that's just miles off the coast of Venezuela, as the US military continues its activity in the region amid a push toward a potential US attack aimed at ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago said …
(2025-11-17). South Africa a country and economy 'on the rise' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa a country and economy 'on the rise' – President Ramaphosa | In the weekly Presidential newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the green shoots in the economy as an indication that South Africa is a "country and an economy on the rise". | The President cited the recent downturn in unemployment and strengthening in government finances as an indication that the country is moving towards a place of strength. | "Unemployment is down. Data from Statistics South Africa show that the official unemployment rate fell to 31.9% between July and September this year, down from 33.2% recorded in the pr…
(2025-11-17). Iran to respond to any new IAEA resolution. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says that Iran will respond to any new resolution adopted against it at the IAEA Board of Governors session.
(2025-11-17). Nearly 100 Palestinians have died from torture, starvation in Israeli prisons since Oct. 2023. tehrantimes.com A stark report from Physicians for Human Rights—Israel (PHRI), published Monday, finds at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war on Gaza began in October 2023, with the true toll likely far higher amid mass detentions and missing detainees.
(2025-11-17). Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah shortlisted for top African award. tribune.com.pk 
Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. | Moroccans Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade are the contenders for the African women's player of the year title. | Currently injured, full-back Hakimi helped Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Champions League for the first time and finish runners-up to Chelsea in the final of the expanded Club World Cup. | If fit, the 27-year-old will lead hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup…
(2025-11-17). Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. newarab.com 
A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she The highly anticipated ruling, which was br…
(2025-11-17). Vic Kaplan of Libertarian Party Joins Call to Protect NJ from NSPM7 Harms Outside FBI Complex, Newark, Nov. 12 2025. fightbackbetter.com 
In October, less than a month before election day we heard about the NSPM7 plan to bring legal and potentially…
(2025-11-17). Home Affairs to launch Travel Ready campaign. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs to launch Travel Ready campaign | The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is set to launch the Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at the brand new Baywest Mall at the Home Affairs office in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, today. ⚪ "The Travel Ready 2025 Campaign aims to prepare citizens for the upcoming festive season travel period by encouraging South Africans to ensure that their essential travel documents are up to date," said the Department of Home Affairs ahead of Monday's event. ⚪ The campaign forms part of the department's commitment to delivering dignity for all, by providing efficient, ac…
(2025-11-17). Pharrell Williams Wins Award in Miami But Sparks Criticism with Question to Black Americans: Do You Want a Job Because You Are Black or the Best? moguldom.com 
At Miami's 5th‚ÄØAnnual Black‚ÄØAmbition Demo‚ÄØDay, Grammy‚Äëwinner Pharrell‚ÄØWilliams accepted the city's key from Mayor Daniela‚ÄØLevine‚ÄØCava and turned the celebration into a provocation. In front of investors, founders and a surprise performance by Chance‚ÄØthe‚ÄØRapper, he asked: "Do you want the job because you're Black or because you're the best?" He then dismissed partisan politics, calling it "a …
(2025-11-17). ABC News advances its alliance with Murdoch's Sky News. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). Trump Advocates for Epstein File Release Amid Political Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Republican lawmakers to vote in favor of releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased sex offender. This stance counters Trump's previous reluctance to disclose such files.
(2025-11-17). Israel's Ben Gvir Calls for the Killing of Palestinian Authority Officials If UN Backs Palestinian State. news.antiwar.com Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the assassination of Palestinian Authority officials and for PA President Mahmoud Abbas to be placed in solitary confinement if the UN advances the recognition of a Palestinian state. "A 'Palestinian' state of the 'invented people' who call themselves 'Palestinian' must never be established, because …
(2025-11-17). Arrest warrant for Shi Yongxin approved by prosecutors. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the renowned Shaolin Temple, has been approved for arrest by prosecutors.
(2025-11-17). Climate sham: China has to get real, quit coal and pay up. asiatimes.com 
When Brazil launched its Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), hopes were high that China, the world's second-largest economy, would step up as a key backer. Instead, Beijing declined to contribute, citing the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities." In plain terms, China argued that developed nations should lead on climate finance, while developing countries like …
(2025-11-17). Study finds significant inconsistencies in microbiome research methods. ummid.com A research led by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has found significant inconsistencies, at times false and incorrect results, in microbiome research methods used across the world.
(2025-11-17). Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry's Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.
(2025-11-17). MBS visits White House to boost oil, security and high-tech cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-17). Mandated or banned? Either way, women lose in the veil debate. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-17). Imaan terms 27th Amendment 'threat to judiciary'. tribune.com.pk 
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari has said that the recently approved 27th Amendment is aimed at creating lifetime acceptability for top positions and has further weakened an already fragile judicial structure. | Speaking at a public assembly on political rights, she argued that the amendment has raised serious concerns about judicial independence, as every judge will now face the constant threat of transfer, restricting the space for independent decision-making. | Imaan said it was essential to inform citizens about the implications of the amendment, noting that any judge who rules against the government may f…
(2025-11-17). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-17). US Launches a Series of Airstrikes in Somalia, Civilians Reported Killed. scheerpost.com The remnants of a vcar bomb used by Alshabaab on 24th May 2014 when the attacked Somalia Parliament building. | Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / The US h…
(2025-11-17). Iranian Para shot putter Khosravi collects gold: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Para shot putter Yasin Khosravi won a gold medal in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
(2025-11-17). Olympic champion Fan retains table tennis men's title at China's National Games. ecns.cn Fan Zhendong of Shanghai competes with Lin Shidong of Hainan during the men's singles final match of table tennis at China's 15th National Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 16, 2025.
(2025-11-17). Court Filing Exposes 9/11 Coverup. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Substack This year's anniversary of 9/11 passed without mainstream mention. Almost two-and-a-half decades on, the media appears to have lost all interest in that fateful, world-changing day. This is despite the April 2023 release of a bombshell court filing by the Office of Military Commissions, which concluded at least two of the alleged …
(2025-11-17). US SOUTHCOM Announces Three New Killings in Pacific Ocean Strike. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The announcement followed a template used by the US regime to confess these illegal actions, which the United Nations has labeled as extrajudicial killings. It repeated euphemisms and the narrative of an alleged "war on drugs" to justify the operations. | So f…
(2025-11-17). First winter rains soak makeshift Gaza tents. ecns.cn Palestinians cross a flooded street on donkey carts in the Al-Attar area of Mawasi, southern Gaza Strip, on Saturday, braving bitter cold and heavy rains that have swamped their tents.
(2025-11-17). Kochadhaman Election 2025 Results Live: Sarwar Alam of AIMIM wins by 23K votes. ummid.com Md Sarwar Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar, has won from the Kochadhaman assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared Friday.
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia unity is unbreakable. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia have always been together and will remain so; no one will be able to tear apart their unity, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia's Rostov Oblast Yury Slyusar on 17 November.
(2025-11-17). Insights | Nigeria expert: Nigeria-China cooperation can accelerate global ecological restoration. ecns.cn Jude Samuelson, Head of Environment and Climate Change at the Stakeholder Democracy Network, said that Nigeria and China have great potential to cooperate on emissions reduction and ecological restoration.
(2025-11-17). Iran struggles with harshest drought in over half a century. newarab.com 
At 4: 30 a.m., Ali checks his kitchen tap before getting ready for work—a ritual he never needed until this year. The water pressure is so low it barely trickles, not enough to wash his face properly. | "My job is physical and difficult," says the 51-year-old janitor who works for a company in north Tehran. "I used to wake up early to shower, so I wouldn't have an unpleasant odour. But these days, that's practically impossible. Often, during the hours I'm home, the water is either cut off or the pressure is too low to take a shower." | Ali takes public transport to work. "On days I go without showering, I ca…
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). 42 Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Mecca—Madinah bus crash. tribune.com.pk 
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning. The accident occurred at around 1: 00am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in an area identified as Mufrihat, according to MediaOne. | üö® TRAGIC NEWS üíî | 40+ Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared DEAD after a bus—tanker COLLISION in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/z1lEgjVfY1 | — Megh Updates üö®™ (@MeghUpdates) November 17, 2025 | The bus was carrying 43 pass…
(2025-11-17). Is Donald Trump the "Fidei Defensor" for Christians? globalresearch.ca I actually thought there might be some good news coming out of the Donald Trump White House but it turns out that I was likely mistaken. | Trump treated the American public and a worldwide audience to an extended harangue targeting …
(2025-11-17). Poland reopens two border crossings with Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Poland has reopened two border crossings with Belarus.
(2025-11-17). Women's handball beat Maldives: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's handball team defeated the Maldives 49-13 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
(2025-11-17). Dangerous edits: the BBC's foolish gift to Donald Trump. onlineopinion.com.au The BBC's "error of judgment" in editing Trump footage has handed his legal team new ammunition – and raised hard questions about trust, bias, and the future of public broadcasting.
(2025-11-17). Black Friday 2025: UK Hotels Slash Prices by Record 45%. thecanary.co 
Although western economies were undoubtedly affected by the recent global pandemic, many regions throughout the world have bounced back. The United Kingdom is a perfect example of this observation, and consumers are once again beginning to loosen their purse strings. While many articles have discussed the broader implications of this boom, it is equally important […] | By
(2025-11-17). Armenian Iranologist says media distort image of Iran's treatment of Armenian heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Armenian expert on Iran said on Sunday that Armenian cultural heritage has been preserved and respected in Iran, but inaccurate media coverage has led to a distorted image of the country.
(2025-11-17). Coop. within SCO benefits peace, friendship on Intl. stage. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said the potentials that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) offers will increase peace, tranquility, and friendship in the international community.
(2025-11-17). Ur-Caesarism: The Left keeps calling Trump a fascist — they're missing the point. strategic-culture.su The new left cannot see Napoleon or Caesar as progressive, as Parenti or Gramsci did. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump's ICE…
(2025-11-17). Bihar's New Government Set to Take Oath Amidst Grand Ceremony. devdiscourse.com The much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony for Bihar's new government is slated for November 20, according to official sources. The event, set to occur in Patna, will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other significant figures within the NDA, including union ministers.
(2025-11-17). Gandhinagar's Crackdown on Illegal Structures. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Gandhinagar launched a demolition drive in Sector 30, targeting at least ten illegal structures on Monday morning. The operation, which began at 5: 30 am, involved the state Roads and Buildings and Revenue departments, supported by police forces.
(2025-11-17). Bennett Zurofsky Esq: Testifies "Extend Protections" to include NSPM7 @ Nov 12 Hearing Outside FBI HQ Newark. fightbackbetter.com And the main things that we can do to fight it in addition to getting the attention of our public…
(2025-11-17). Ancient Jiaohe City: ark in the boundless desert. ecns.cn Nestled in Turpan in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Jiaohe Ruins, shaped like a willow leaf, has a history of over 2,000 years. In fact, the ancient Jiaohe city was originally built on a natural plateau between two rivers, but is now situated in a desert, making it the best-preserved, longest-lasting and largest relics of a clay-built city in the world.
(2025-11-17). Iran, South Korea discuss expansion of co-op in science, research, technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a meeting aimed at strengthening academic and technological ties, South Korea's Ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, met with Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Farhad Yazdandoust, on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Israeli strike kills school principal in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Lebanon's Ministry of Health said in a statement that "the Israeli enemy's airstrike on a car in the town of Mansouri in the Tyre district led to the martyrdom of a citizen". | The Nati…
(2025-11-17). Coding the law for smart governance. ecns.cn The transition of China's economy from the production boom of the industrial era to the transaction explosion of the digital age is posing new challenges. Artificial intelligence has reshaped industrial boundaries, big data has redefined market competition logic and blockchain has restructured trust mechanisms.
(2025-11-17). Playing Without Ronaldo, Portugal Beats Armenia in WC 2026 Qualifier. ummid.com Playing without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo Sunday, Portugal defeated Armenia, and defeated in style, to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2025-11-17). China ready to take tougher steps over Takaichi remarks. ecns.cn The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a reminder on the same day, also advising Chinese tourists to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being.Beijing also stressed that the Taiwan question lies at the core of China's core interests, and it is purely an internal matter that brooks no external interference.
(2025-11-17). EDB: Inflation in Belarus slows for third consecutive month. eng.belta.by Core inflation, which reflects persistent price pressures, slowed to 7.1% in October year-on-year (from 7.5% in September), indicating a weakening of overall inflationary pressure, EDB analysts noted.
(2025-11-17). RIAC at the International Conference "Shanghai Spirit and the Power of Youth Action" russiancouncil.ru On November 14—15, 2025, the International "Shanghai Spirit and the Power of Youth Action" Conference was held in Xi'an…
(2025-11-17). Bahadurganj Election 2025 Results Live: Tauseef Alam of AIMIM Vs Rest. ummid.com Md Tauseef Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won from the Bahadurganj assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared today.
(2025-11-17). Iran bags 4 gold medals in Wushu in ISG in Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). New Cold War at America's doorstep: Trump's military buildup triggers China—Russia countermoves. infobrics.org The US Navy's arrival in the Caribbean intensifies Trump's confrontation with Venezuela, raising the specter of strikes. Meanwhile, Beijing and Moscow respond with strategic support for Caracas, underscoring the region's multipolar turn — Latin America watches a high-risk gamble unfold.
(2025-11-17). Benazir Shah targeted in deepfake, Information Minister vows action. tribune.com.pk 
Journalist Benazir Shah has been targeted in a deepfake video circulated by an X account, followed by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Shah condemned the incident on X, saying such attacks would not silence her. | Responding promptly, Minister Tarar called the act "totally unacceptable and highly condemnable" and said action would be taken. He added that nobody has the right to create fake videos to harass or defame journalists and clarified that he does not condone the behaviour of the account in question. | PECA, enacted in 2016, is intended to combat cybercrime, online harassment, and the spread of ill…
(2025-11-17). Morteza Fouladi appointed as new managing director of NIDC. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) appointed Morteza Fouladi as the new managing director the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC).
(2025-11-17). Labour just offered unlimited cash in a privatised nuclear clean up contract. thecanary.co The Labour government has been accused of privatising profits and nationalising risks in the nuclear sector after it published a tender offering to pay unlimited sums of money for the clean-up of deliberate and accidental incidents. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the details of the 'CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and […] | By
(2025-11-17). 70,000 People March In Belém For Climate Justice. popularresistance.org The streets of Belém were occupied, according to organizers, by more than 70,000 people on Saturday, November 15, for the historic Global Climate March. Unlike the official COP30 spaces, the march brought together the diversity of peoples and demands from civil society in defense of climate justice. | With the force of the motto "We are the answer", the tens of thousands of members of people's movements held signs such as "Agribusiness is fire", "There is no climate justice without popular agrarian reform" and "environmental collapse is capitalist".
(2025-11-17). Ocean Rises, Science Sinks. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach Ever wondered how a tiny rise in sea level—let's say, the aquatic equivalent of topping up your birdbath—might be responsible for frigid winters rampaging through…
(2025-11-17). Gauff-led holders USA to face Spain, Argentina at United Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Top seeds and two-time champions the United States, spearheaded by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, were drawn Monday alongside Spain and Argentina for their defence of the mixed-teams United Cup in Australia. | Gauff and Fritz, ranked three and six in the world respectively, begin their 2026 season in Perth at the fourth edition of the tournament from January 2-11 ahead of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park later in the month. | Spain are led by Juame Munar and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. | World number one Carlos Alcaraz has opted instead to play an exhibition match in South Korea against Jannik Sinner in prepara…
(2025-11-17). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-11-17). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-11-17). The many follies of Trump's Golden Dome. asiatimes.com 
Star Wars is back in vogue with President Donald Trump's executive order to establish the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, a shield that will feature an ambitious space-based boost-phase interceptor program in addition to terrestrial systems. While admittedly the holy grail of defense against ballistic missiles, the obstacles that plagued its discontinued predecessor, "Brilliant Pebble", …
(2025-11-17). Chinese PLA Navy's amphibious assault ship 'Sichuan' completes first sea trial. ecns.cn China's largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, the CNS Sichuan, completed its first navigation test and returned to the shipyard dock at around 5 p.m. on Sunday after a three-day mission.
(2025-11-17). Insights | Culture and education have no borders: Italian scholar. ecns.cn Federico Masini, Italian director of the Confucius Institute at Sapienza University of Rome, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service on Friday in Beijing that culture and education have no borders and youth exchanges should continue.
(2025-11-17). Teamsters Highlight Renewed Militancy At 50th Annual TDU Convention. popularresistance.org At the 50th annual Teamsters for a Democratic Union convention, 550 Teamsters talked about building power in their workplaces, from UPS barns to school bus yards to the San Diego Zoo. They swapped tips on running for local union office and debated TDU's strategic priorities. | A major theme at the convention, held in Chicago November 7-9, was the union's renewed militancy. Teamsters elected Sean O'Brien in 2021 to head the 1.3-million member union; the TDU-backed O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate ran under the slogan "new leadership and a new direction."
(2025-11-17). 50 restoration workshops active in Kerman province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ There are currently 50 active restoration workshops in Kerman province, said Farnaz Farahi-Moghadam, deputy head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.
(2025-11-17). Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran's history. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.
(2025-11-17). Iran's Alimoradian takes gold at taekwondo: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Aliasghar Alimoradian of Iran won a gold medal at taekwondo of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Iran, Pakistan diplomats mull over strengthening ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) —Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is in Islamabad for the 13th round of bilateral political consultations, met on Monday with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
(2025-11-17). Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists. Soran Rashid 
(2025-11-17). Historic cross-boundary marathon course marks a milestone for National Games. ecns.cn Zhang, the women's marathon gold medalist, said the competition provided athletes from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao with the opportunity to come together.
(2025-11-17). Govt to move 28th Amendment soon: Rana Sanaullah. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the government will soon introduce the 28th Constitutional Amendment and expressed confidence that the new amendment bill 'will secure' parliamentary approval. | Speaking to journalists in Chiniot, Sanaullah said the proposed amendment would focus on local bodies, the National Finance Commission (NFC) and health matters. He added that consultations on these subjects were ongoing. "If consensus is achieved, the government can move forward with formally presenting the 28th Amendment in the parliament," he said. | Sanaullah also…
(2025-11-17). Russia claims fresh advances in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
The Russian army said Sunday it had captured two more villages in Ukraine's south, where it has advanced in recent days as Kyiv scrambles to hold on to Pokrovsk further east. | Exhausted and outnumbered Ukrainian troops are struggling to fend off a larger Russian army as Moscow's full-scale offensive nears its fourth winter. | The Russian defence ministry announced the capture of two villages, Mala Tokmachka and Rivnopillia, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. | Mala Tokmachka is south-east of Zaporizhzhia city, and its capture endangers the nearby hub of Orikhiv. | Rivnopillia is in eastern Zaporizhzhia, whe…
(2025-11-17). The White House Welcomes a 'Former' Terrorist? scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible | By Glenn Greenwald / ⚪ Please share this story and help us grow our network!: ⚪ Editor's Note: At a moment when…
(2025-11-17). Death of Arab bodega cat sets off war over driverless cars in US. newarab.com 
The hit-and-run death of a beloved Arab bodega cat in San Francisco's KitKat, a nine-year-old brown tabby cat, had been a fixture for six years at Randa's Market, a store run by immigrants from Jordan, until he was hit by a Waymo car. According to witnesses, the car didn't stop and continued on its way, even after passersby banged on the door for it to stop, leaving the cat to succumb to its wounds at the animal…
(2025-11-17). Red-billed gulls gather at Yitong River in Changchun. ecns.cn A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province.A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Luo Hao/For chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-17). Yi lacquerware gets a new lease of life. ecns.cn With a paintbrush in hand, Qumu Shiwu patiently draws unique patterns on a piece of lacquerware, freehand yet with unerring precision.
(2025-11-17). US scholar: China's 15th Five-Year Plan a blueprint for innovation, welfare, global engagement. ecns.cn In a recent analysis of China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), Denis Simon, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute and senior lecturer at Duke University, outlined four key pillars that will define the country's strategic direction for the coming five years.
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Algeria. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that his meeting with Abdelmadjid Tebboune will help identify specific steps to further deepen Belarusian-Algerian interaction and elevate it to a new strategic level.
(2025-11-17). Germany Urges Fair Trade Competition in Dialogue with China. devdiscourse.com German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, speaking at the China-Germany Financial Dialogue in Beijing, highlighted the necessity for fair competition in trade with China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between the two nations.
(2025-11-17). What Genocide Looks Like When Silicon Valley Writes The Brochure. popularresistance.org It's being called the GREAT Trust. A glossy plan for Gaza's "redevelopment" that includes solar plants, hospitals and an Elon Musk-branded "Smart Manufacturing Zone." But, as analysts have suggested, it only works if the people of Gaza are gone. | The slides leaked over a month ago to the Washington Post spell out the game plan: Gazans will be forced to choose between dubious and iniquitous "voluntary" mass relocation or "temporary housing," while and billionaires get their branded tech playground built on ashes and bones. This is…
(2025-11-17). Pennsylvanians are scrambling to afford Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes after no subsidy deal in Congress. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the past year, Lily McCausland has taken full advantage of having a health insurance plan that costs her $0 a month in premium payments, "which felt like winning the lottery." | The 29-year-old lives in Philadelphia, where she works full time at a small printing company. Her job doesn't have to offer health benefits. Last year, she was able to sign up for insurance through
(2025-11-17). Antarctica's Red Flag Warning. popularresistance.org Antarctica has moved to "the front of the line" as a global warming threat that's already well beyond expectations, and it's happening fast. Based upon statements by polar scientists over the past 18 months, it warrants a Red Flag Warning, meaning higher than expected risks of catastrophic meltdown within current lifetimes. | This meets criteria for the latest international concern surrounding climate change: "When is enough, enough" for world leaders to take to heart the risks of ecosystem failures and take extraordinary, drastic, unprecedented measures in unison to hopefully head off the onset of a maniacal wor…
(2025-11-17). Israel destroys Gaza's historical palace, with over 20,000 artifacts looted. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's historical and cultural heritage has not been spared Israeli bombardment during Tel Aviv's two-year war, with over 20,000 rare artifacts spanning from prehistoric eras to the Ottoman period missing and looted. | "The Israeli army has systematically and extensively destroyed Gaza's archaeological sites as part of a policy aimed at erasing Palestinian identity," Ismail al-Thawabteh, head of Gaza's Government Media Office, told Anadolu on Monday. | Also Read: Pakistan, Jordan to coordinate on Gaza peace plan | According to official data, Israeli forces fully or partially destroyed more than 316 archaeologi…
(2025-11-17). AI misuse fears grow after Anthropic reports China-linked cyber campaign. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropic has said it disrupted a "highly sophisticated" espionage operation that used its Claude artificial intelligence system to automate large parts of a global hacking campaign. The company said the attackers targeted government agencies, Big Tech firms, banks and chemical manufacturers, and succeeded in breaching a small number of organisations. | In a detailed report titled "Disrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign" the US-based firm said the attackers relied on Claude's ability to perform long sequences of tasks on its own. This allowed the system to carry out reconnaissan…
(2025-11-17). Controversy Erupts Over MBBS Seat Allocation at Vaishno Devi Institute. devdiscourse.com On Monday, multiple Hindu organizations staged a protest at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Reasi district, calling for the withdrawal of the first MBBS seat allocation list.
(2025-11-17). Here we go again — Venezuela suddenly a 'chemical weapons threat' to the US. infobrics.org It doesn't matter whether things make any sense as long as the war junkies in Washington DC get their dose of death and destruction. Whether it's WMDs, terrorism, autocracy or any other pretext you can imagine, the US-led political West is determined to continue its aggression against the entire world.
(2025-11-17). Supreme Court of Belarus reports drop in administrative offense cases. eng.belta.by "If before 2021 this figure reached 300,000-350,000 people annually, then now, according to judicial statistics, it has decreased by approximately 40%. Today, about 200,000 people per year are held administratively liable," the press service said.
(2025-11-17). Activists Mobilize Across The Americas To Demand 'Hands Off Venezuela'. popularresistance.org The US military has extrajudicially killed 80 people in 20 strikes that have destroyed 21 boats, in aerial strikes off the coast of Venezuela. With outrage in response to these murders and significant U.S. military buildup near Venezuela, an urgent and coordinated week of action for Venezuela from November 15-23 started yesterday, with over 50 actions across the US and a growing international response. The demonstrations, organized by over 35 organizations forming a rapid response network, are demanding no war on Venezuela, the withdrawal of the U.S. military from the Caribbean, and the establishment of a "Zone o…
(2025-11-17). Emergency Ban on Pig Movement as African Swine Fever Alarms Assam. devdiscourse.com The Assam government has enacted an immediate ban on the inter-district movement of live pigs following an alarming rise in African Swine Fever (ASF) cases across the state.
(2025-11-17). Insights | Working together to heal the earth: A Nigerian expert's view on China's green cooperation with the world. ecns.cn Jude Samuelson, head of Environment and Climate Change at the Stakeholder Democracy Network, believes that Nigeria and China have enormous potential to collaborate in reducing emissions and advancing ecological restoration. He says China's technology, experience, and determination offer valuable inspiration for global environmental governance.
(2025-11-17). Belarus fully prepared to reopen border with Poland. eng.belta.by The Belarusian side is ready to operate at border checkpoints with Poland, with advance registration in the electronic queue continuing.
(2025-11-17). Jalen Hurts' lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game. whyy.org The Eagles are positioned again to make a strong run at another Super Bowl — not solely on the arm of Jalen Hurts, the legs of Saquon Barkley and other marquee offensive players all NFL fans know — but on a defense that has churned out a string of masterpieces that fired them to the top of the NFC. | Get to know these names. It might come in handy around early February. | Jalen Carter. Jordan Davis. Jaelan Phillips. Nakobe Dean. | The Lions were just the latest playoff hopeful to have their best efforts derailed by Vic Fangio's crew. | Hurts scored the only touchdown in an otherwise feeble effort from…
(2025-11-17). Mass Protest Ripples: Philippines Rallies Against Corruption in Flood-Control Projects. devdiscourse.com In the Philippines, mass protests against corruption in flood-mitigation projects continued into a second day, drawing over 200,000 demonstrators. Organized by the Iglesia Ni Cristo church, the movement seeks to pressure the government for accountability in the wake of scandals that have dented economic growth.
(2025-11-17). How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares. whyy.org How do our dreams connect to health, and how could "dream engineering" help people get over nightmares? Researcher Michelle Carr writes about that in her new book "Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind." We talk with Carr about why we dream, the benefits of lucid dreaming, and what she's learning about our ability to "engineer" our dreams.
(2025-11-17). Bihar Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM loses Balrampur seat by 389 votes. ummid.com Mohammad Adil Hasan of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has lost the Balrampur assembly seat of Bihar by just 389 votes, as per the final result announced by the Election Commission Friday.
(2025-11-17). 'US hopes to finalise rare earths deal with China this month'. tribune.com.pk 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that Washington hopes to finalize a deal with China for securing supplies of rare earths by the Thanksgiving holiday at the end of November. | Under the tentative deal reached in late October at a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea , | China is hugely dominant in the mining and processing of rare earths, which are essential for sophisticated electronic components across a range of industries including auto, electronics and defense. | "We haven't even finished the agreement, which we hope to have done by Thanksgiving," which fall…
(2025-11-17). Montana Has an Ambitious Plan to End Dark Money in Elections. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Sonali Kolhatkar / Fifteen years after a landmark Supreme Co…
(2025-11-17). British families eat significantly larger variety of foods since 1940. ummid.com New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940.
(2025-11-17). You Will Never Send Money Digitally Without a Private Company — If the GOP Gets Its Way. theintercept.com 
Americans who want to transfer money online have options. They can go with services like Venmo and PayPal, make transfers from their personal bank, or do a transaction with stablecoins issued by cryptocurrency companies. | All those options have something in common that may not always occur to consumers: The transfers are offered by exclusively by private companies. That means users' accounts aren't stuffed with physical dollars, but rather with promises made by private companies to make the recipient whole. | Unlike with cash money, the system creates a middleman for every dollar spent — and an opportun…
(2025-11-17). Insights | China has vast opportunities, says former Canadian MP. ecns.cn Jim Karygiannis, former member of the House of Commons of Canada, noted during an interview that he has visited China more than 50 times. He said China offers broad development opportunities and is expected to overtake the United States to become Canada's largest trading partner.
(2025-11-17). Shaping the Future: SRMIST Celebrates Digital-First Graduates. devdiscourse.com In a ceremony that merged tradition with innovation, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) celebrated its graduates, emphasizing the success of its digital learning programs. Vice Chancellor Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan applauded the graduates, who balanced personal and professional commitments with their studies, embodying the future of education.
(2025-11-17). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-17). More Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 48 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2026, compared to 32 universities in 2025.
(2025-11-17). Belarus calls for new Eurasian security architecture at OSCE PA meeting. eng.belta.by Today we have a chance to restore the spirit of Helsinki, not with words, but with actions. If not us, then who will preserve the OSCE as the organization for this dialogue? the Belarusian representative concluded.
(2025-11-17). Belarus ready to offer goods, services to Russia's Rostov Oblast on excellent terms. eng.belta.by "We are ready to go there and offer terms that are better than those foreigners offer. It is up to you. We have made the decision and we will act in this direction," the Belarusian leader said.
(2025-11-17). Pakistan's double game in Afghanistan waits on reckoning. onlineopinion.com.au Pakistan hoped to regain control of the Afghan frontier. Instead, its one-time allies are turning against it.
(2025-11-17). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Journey into Zhanjiang's Mangroves. ecns.cn China's mangroves—guardians of the coastline—purify seawater, break waves, and preserve biodiversity. At the southernmost tip of China's mainland, on the Leizhou Peninsula in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, stretches 7,228 hectares of mangrove forest. Here lies China's largest mangrove nature reserve—the Guangdong Zhanjiang National Mangrove Nature Reserve.
(2025-11-17). FCC issues first cause list. tribune.com.pk 
The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued its first cause list, formally kicking off the judicial proceedings under the newly-created apex judicial forum. | Three benches of the FCC will begin hearing cases this week. Chief Justice FCC Justice Aminuddin Khan is set to start hearing cases from Monday (today), while Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi will also commence proceedings. | A separate two-member bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice KK Agha will likewise begin hearing cases from today. It is worth noting that on Friday, CJ Aminuddin Khan issued his first major administrativ…
(2025-11-17). "Oliver Twist" goes on stage in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — The musical play "Oliver Twist," directed by Hossein Parsaei, was staged on Friday evening, November 14, 2025, at the Enghelab Sports Club complex.
(2025-11-17). Time to act: Governments have a legal duty to confront Israeli settler violence in West Bank. thecanary.co 
In the month of October 2025, there have been 264 settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This equals an average of eight attacks per day, resulting in material damage and injuries. This is the highest monthly figure since the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) began documenting settler offences […] | By
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko: Belarus will discuss new NPP project with Russia. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the construction of a new nuclear power | plant had been discussed with the Russian partner Rosatom state | corporation.
(2025-11-17). "The Data Inside Your Body" . Bio-Digital Vaccine Passports and 'On Patient Medical Record-keeping'. globalresearch.ca Did you know that the only safe medical data is data that is stored inside your own body?
(2025-11-17). 2025 Bihar Assembly to have 11 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com List of Muslim MLAs in Bihar 2025: The newly elected assembly in Bihar will have 11 Muslim MLAs, down by 8 as compared to their tally in the last assembly, the final results of the 2025 state elections announced Friday showed.
(2025-11-17). Iran's exports to Africa double in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's exports to Africa doubled in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (August 23-September 22) compared with the same period last year, the acting head of the Africa office at the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.
(2025-11-17). Shahzeb Khanzada confronted in public, politicians, journalists condemn incident. tribune.com.pk 
Anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada was confronted in public by a man accusing him of reporting against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, a video circulating on social media shows. Khanzada, accompanied by his family, did not engage and walked away. | Several political figures and journalists condemned the incident. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb described the confrontation as unacceptable, while PPP leader and Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah urged that disagreements be expressed respectfully. MQM-P Senator Faisal Subzwari also criticised the incident. | Read: Imran called on…
(2025-11-17). Lavrov warns EU is preparing for "new big war against Russia" infobrics.org Europe is sabotaging Trump and pushing the world into chaos.
(2025-11-17). Iran's missile power cannot be contained: IRGC general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — The commander of Tehran's IRGC force said Iran's missile capability is "uncontainable," noting that enemies miscalculated during the 12‚Äëday war.
(2025-11-17). Iranian team shines at RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian robotics team, called Mositto, has managed to win a gold medal at the 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025.
(2025-11-17). European countries create joint fund to send new weapons to Ukraine. infobrics.org The measure relieves the US and NATO of financial responsibility in the campaign to support Kiev.
(2025-11-17). The intel scandal behind Prince Andrew's twisted Epstein exploits. thegrayzone.com In an interview with The Grayzone, author Andrew Lownie details shocking findings of his research into Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Supplied with a constant stream of young girls, Epstein — who was stunned by Andrew's "kink" — passed intel on his friend to foreign spy agencies. Lownie says further revelations threaten to "bury" the Royal Family. Prince Andrew's decades-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was "earlier, longer, and far more intimate than anyone has previously admitted," historian Andrew Lownie …
(2025-11-17). Republic campaign reignited by evidence of royal involvement in Whitlam sacking. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). Former China Merchants Group official under investigation. ecns.cn Li Baian, former deputy general manager of China Merchants Group Limited, is suspected of serious violations of Party disciplines and national laws and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, according to a statement issued by the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission on Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2025-11-17). Russia Doubles Diamond Shipments to India. infobrics.org Russia significantly increased its diamond exports to India in August, according to statistics from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
(2025-11-17). Family of Four Captured as Israeli Troops Raid Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to launch incursions into Syria's Quneitra Governorate, with forces entering and setting up temporary checkpoints in a number of area, and others raiding towns and villages to harass locals. One of the operations Sunday saw Israeli troops capture four members of the same Syrian family. The IDF has not addressed the operation, …
(2025-11-17). Chinese scientists discover lunar rust, revealing new oxidation process on the moon. ecns.cn This addresses a long-standing mystery about the moon's magnetic features, as these intermediate products of the impact-induced oxidation could have retained magnetic properties from ancient impact events.
(2025-11-17). Zelenskyy's inner circle rocked by massive corruption scandal. strategic-culture.su By Joakim SCHEFFER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nearly six years as President of Ukraine have not been f…
(2025-11-17). SA's G20 Presidency drives inclusion, equity and sustainability. sanews.gov.za SA's G20 Presidency drives inclusion, equity and sustainability | South Africa's G20 Presidency has not only elevated African voices, but galvanised global momentum toward a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future. ⚪ This is according to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who updated the media on Monday, on South Africa's preparations ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, set to take place in Johannesburg, this weekend. ⚪ "We are not just participants in global affairs. We are determined to shape them. Our Presidency builds for the future; it does not preserve the ways…
(2025-11-17). Amid mounting MAGA revolt, Trump abruptly backs Epstein files release. tehrantimes.com In a sudden political pivot, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged House Republicans to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming "we have nothing to hide" on Truth Social—contradicting his prior opposition.
(2025-11-17). Competing for Emissions: The COP Candidate Contest. dissidentvoice.org It's so silly as to be depraved. Two countries, hardly exemplary when it comes to their environmental credentials, vying for hosting rights to an event that does more to emit greenhouse gases than it resolves to limiting them. But this is exactly what Australia and Türkiye are doing regarding the Conference of Parties (COP) for …
(2025-11-17). Mobile judicial teams ensure justice for all. ecns.cn Judges ride on horseback to set up courtrooms on the grasslands of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, ensuring herders have access to legal services right at their doorstep.
(2025-11-17). Tuchel lays down law to Bellingham after England star's frustration. tribune.com.pk 
Thomas Tuchel warned Jude Bellingham to respect his decisions after the England midfielder showed frustration at being substituted during Sunday's 2-0 win against Albania. | Tuchel's side wrapped up a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign as Harry Kane's late double sealed their eighth successive Group K victory. | Bellingham was back in the England starting line-up for the first time since June after Tuchel restricted him to an appearance off the bench in Thursday's win against Serbia. | But the Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was visibly unhappy when Tuchel replaced him six minutes from the f…
(2025-11-17). Belarus' grain harvest near 10.9m tonnes. eng.belta.by "As of 17 November, some 10,853,000 tonnes of grain, including rapeseed | and corn, were cropped in Belarus," the press service said.
(2025-11-17). Students association welcomes PMDC decision on MBBS, BDS attendance, passing. tribune.com.pk 
The Medical Students' Association of Pakistan has welcomed the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council's decision to restore the 75% mandatory attendance to sit in the final exams and 50% passing marks for all medical and dental students across the country for the current academic year. | In a statement, the association said the move was an important step towards strengthening academic standards and ensuring consistency in medical education nationwide. It added that the restoration of these regulations has brought Pakistan 'back in line with globally aligned academic norms' which would help produce competent and res…
(2025-11-17). Watch: Gen Z storm National Palace as anti-govt protests intensify. ummid.com A mild protest by Gen Z against drug violence and the security policies of the government Saturday turn into a massive uprising a day later as thousands of people marched to National Palace, asking President Claudia Sheinbaum to quit.
(2025-11-17). Israeli drone strike in Southern Lebanon kills one. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has left one person dead.
(2025-11-17). Policing of Palestine Action protests mapped: a chilling picture of UK-wide state repression. thecanary.co The Canary has mapped the policing response to Palestine Action demonstrations across the country — and the data has illustrated enormous disparities in the levels of repression forces have meted out against peaceful protesters. It has also exposed several instances where police have seemingly interpreted their powers in starkly different ways. The map unveils a […] | By
(2025-11-17). In rooftop solar, advocates see a 'missed opportunity' for clean energy in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story originally appeared on In Carlisle, a sleepy town in the heart of Pennsylvania Trump country, solar energy appears to have escaped the black hole of partisan politics. Or at least, that's been the experience of Carlisle Area School District superintendent Colleen Friend, who has met little resistance spearheading a project to install a solar array about the size of a football field at a local elementary school. | The project is itself the beneficiary of a political anomaly, the $25…
(2025-11-17). Eddie Murphy's Netflix Doc Exposes Yul‚ÄØBrynner's Sexual Proposition When He Was 21. moguldom.com 
The Netflix documentary Being Eddie pulls back the curtain on the life of one of comedy's most enduring icons. In addition to revisiting his groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live and his string of box‚Äëoffice hits, the film reveals two striking, previously untold facets of Murphy's personality: a startling encounter with Hollywood legend Yul‚ÄØBrynner at a 21st‚Äëbirthday party, and …
(2025-11-17). The Interrogation of Richard Falk: When Speaking Truth Becomes a "National Security Threat" /By Rima Najjar. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: The Interrogation of Richard Falk: When Speaking Truth Becomes a "National Security Threat" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Rima Najjar Global Research, November 17, 2025 Author's Note: I wrote this essay to show what really happened when Richard Falk and Hilal Elver were detained at the Canadian border …
(2025-11-17). Turkey seeks to host next COP. tribune.com.pk 
Turkey wants to host next year's UN climate change talks and is prepared to do so independently if consensus on co-presidency cannot be reached, a Turkish diplomatic source told AFP Sunday. | Australia and Turkey are locked in a stalemate over who should host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in 2026. | The host is selected by consensus, so unless Australia or Turkey withdraws its bid or the countries somehow agree to share the duty, both will miss out. | If no consensus is reached, the summit would revert to Bonn, the western German city that hosts the UN's climate secretariat. | The T…
(2025-11-17). Tragedy Strikes: Factory Collapse Claims Lives at BYD Construction Site. devdiscourse.com A structural collapse at a construction project at the BYD factory in Zhengzhou has resulted in the tragic loss of three lives, as confirmed by local housing authorities on Monday. The incident took place on Saturday, highlighting alarming safety concerns in the construction industry.
(2025-11-17). SA has started welcoming G20 guests! sanews.gov.za SA has started welcoming G20 guests! | By Sandile Nene | With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering. | An event of this magnitude, with global implications will of course draw added scrutiny and some of this has focussed on our readiness to host the Summit. Those with a narrow lens have concentrated solely on the Summit, without realising that South Africa has already hosted 1…
(2025-11-17). Preparations begin for new space mission. ecns.cn The China Manned Space Agency has started preparations for the launch of an unmanned spacecraft to carry a full cargo load, including provisions for astronauts and equipment for the Tiangong space station, according to a senior engineer.
(2025-11-17). KSE-100 slips 248 points as late selling wipes out early gains. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-17). Karachi Cantt Station gets makeover as PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgrades. tribune.com.pk 
One of Pakistan's busiest railway stations has just been given the kind of facelift passengers have been waiting for. Karachi Cantt Station — the heart of the city's rail network — has been upgraded with a fresh set of modern, passenger-friendly facilities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugrated them on Monday. | Walk into the station now and the changes are hard to miss. Two new CIP lounges and three bright, spacious waiting halls have been added to make travel a little less stressful, while executive-level washrooms aim to bring some much-needed comfort to long-distance journeys. Four newly…
(2025-11-17). Football Fans March In Support As Palestine Plays First European Match. popularresistance.org Thousands marched in support of Palestine in the Spanish city of Bilbao as Palestinian footballers played their first European match against the Basque Country team. | The Basque Country team beat the Palestine team 3-0 in the friendly match, which was marked by shows of solidarity between both teams. Palestinians and the Basque have long shared political sympathies, with both involved in nationalist struggles for independence. | The two teams celebrated side by side, arms around each other, on the San Mames pitch in front of more than 50,000 spectators.
(2025-11-17). Delhi Blast: Suspicion First, Evidence Later. ummid.com This phenomenon is not new. It is the natural extension of a decade-long drift where Muslims in India have not just been blamed for crimes they did not commit, but targeted for simply existing within a landscape where trust has become communal and suspicion automatic.
(2025-11-17). Tehran hosts intl. conference on Iranology with scholars from 21 countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The inaugural international conference on Iranology was held in Tehran on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in promoting Iran's cultural and academic dialogue worldwide.
(2025-11-17). Changing U.S. Foreign Policy towards Africa: From Obama and Biden to Trump. globalresearch.ca Multipolarity is a move away from unipolar Western global influence, led by the United States, to two or more centers of global power.
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Live Updates: Bihar Election 2025 Final Results. ummid.com The BJP-JD (U) led NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 winning a total of 202 seats, as per the final results announced by the Poll Panel Friday.
(2025-11-17). Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to death. tehrantimes.com Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year, The Guardian reported.
(2025-11-17). Bam Khatoon lose to East Bengal in AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Bam Khatoon of Iran lost to India's East Bengal 3-1 in their AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26 Group B opener on Monday.
(2025-11-17). US military says aircraft carrier now in Caribbean. tribune.com.pk 
The US military announced on Sunday that an aircraft carrier strike group had arrived in the Caribbean, greatly expanding the presence of American forces near Venezuela. | US President Donald Trump has ordered a troop buildup in the Caribbean as part of an anti-drug trafficking initiative, but speculation has abounded that Washington may be contemplating military intervention against Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. | The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which oversees American forces in Latin America and the Caribbean, had previously said that the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group had entered its are…
(2025-11-17). Honoring History: Walong's Past Inspires Future Tourism. devdiscourse.com In a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the 1962 Battle of Walong, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein detailed efforts to transform Walong into a prominent historical and tourist site.
(2025-11-17). Talha Anjum adorns Indian flag at concert in Nepal. tribune.com.pk 
Talha Anjum has sparked widespread online controversy after he raised the Indian flag at a concert in Nepal. After receiving backlash, the rapper was unapologetic about it. | "My heart has no place for hate," he took to social media and wrote. "Art has no borders. If me raising an Indian flag sparks controversy so be it. I'll do it again. Will never care about the media, the war mongering governments and their propagandas. Urdu rap is and always will be borderless." | View this post on Instagram | The rapper has been on tour in Kathmandu in Nepal and videos of the concert quickly started to circulate the inter…
(2025-11-17). In Chile, 2 more investigative outlets hit by politicians' criminal defamation cases. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-17). En Ecuador se impone el "No" en referéndum convocado por Noboa. cubadebate.cu Los primeros resultados de la consulta popular y referéndum en Ecuador, celebrados este domingo, otorgan una ventaja clara a la opción "No" en las cuatro preguntas clave impulsadas por el Gobierno del presidente Daniel Noboa. Según datos del Consejo Nacional Electoral, con más del 58% de las actas escrutadas, el "No" supera el 52% de los votos.
(2025-11-17). El regreso de las cañoneras. cubadebate.cu La geopolítica se consolidó como disciplina, apelando a reminiscencias históricas. Sus analistas están permanentemente en diálogo con los sucesos del pasado: los imitan, los rechazan o los adaptan. Pero siempre tienen en cuenta los antecedentes para acomodar sus enseñanzas al presente. En la actualidad, Estados Unidos está actualizando esas referencias. Mientras se impacienta por redefinir la configuración de América Latina y el Caribe, rechaza aceptar que se han producido profundos cambios estructurales en la región, producto de su debilitamiento económico relativo.
(2025-11-17). El regreso de las cañoneras. cubadebate.cu La geopolítica se consolidó como disciplina, apelando a reminiscencias históricas. Sus analistas están permanentemente en diálogo con los sucesos del pasado: los imitan, los rechazan o los adaptan. Pero siempre tienen en cuenta los antecedentes para acomodar sus enseñanzas al presente. En la actualidad, Estados Unidos está actualizando esas referencias. Mientras se impacienta por redefinir la configuración de América Latina y el Caribe, rechaza aceptar que se han producido profundos cambios estructurales en la región, producto de su debilitamiento económico relativo.
(2025-11-17). øConsumo o demanda?: Clave para entender la crisis electroenergética en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Hoy les propongo que cuadremos de manera diferente, con un tema crítico de nuestra realidad: el consumo y la demanda en tiempos de crisis electroenergética. Para ello me acompañan en el estudio el licenciado Welner Collejo, director adjunto de la Oficina Nacional para el Contro del Uso Racional de la Energía (Onure), y el máster en Ciencias Joel García, periodista y director del periódico Trabajadores.
(2025-11-17). En Ecuador se impone el "No" en referéndum convocado por Noboa. cubadebate.cu Los primeros resultados de la consulta popular y referéndum en Ecuador, celebrados este domingo, otorgan una ventaja clara a la opción "No" en las cuatro preguntas clave impulsadas por el Gobierno del presidente Daniel Noboa. Según datos del Consejo Nacional Electoral, con más del 58% de las actas escrutadas, el "No" supera el 52% de los votos.
(2025-11-17). Holguín retoma el timón en serie beisbolera cubana. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros volvieron este domingo a mandar en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras vencer 5-3 a los Cocodrilos de Matanzas en el estadio Calixto García, en un partido de altas tensiones.Después de tres resbalones seguidos, la manada salió con hambre de victoria y acabó mordiendo fuerte.
(2025-11-17). Holguín retoma el timón en serie beisbolera cubana. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros volvieron este domingo a mandar en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras vencer 5-3 a los Cocodrilos de Matanzas en el estadio Calixto García, en un partido de altas tensiones.Después de tres resbalones seguidos, la manada salió con hambre de victoria y acabó mordiendo fuerte.
(2025-11-17). Canadá pierde su estatus de eliminación por sarampión, y Estados Unidos está muy cerca. cubadebate.cu La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) notificó la semana pasada a la Agencia de Salud Pública de Canadá que el país ya no tiene el estatus de eliminación del sarampión, lo que significa que la región de América en general ha perdido esta categorización.
(2025-11-17). En torno a los mensajes de los odiadores sobre el ministerio de cultura cubano. cubadebate.cu Una vez más los enemigos de la Revolución se empeñan en detractar la cultura cubana. Es difícil de creer a ojos cerrados en las redes sociales, ese espacio de ambigàºedad y complicidades malsanas donde se mueven los más grandes bulos referentes a Cuba en lo político. En ellas circula actualmente un mensaje sobre supuestos hechos de corrupción en el Ministerio de Cultura.
(2025-11-17). Raúl y la labor político-ideológica. cubadebate.cu Una medida decisiva de la eficacia de nuestra labor ideológica consistirá, en que las jóvenes generaciones se encuentren preparadas para asumir sus responsabilidades y responderse a sí mismas, en forma consecuente: øquiénes somos?, øde dónde procedemos?, øde quién somos deudores?, øde qué herencia tenemos que hacernos dignos?, øcuál debe ser nuestro aporte?. Sean estas preguntas de Raúl, y nuestras respuestas, cargadas de tradición y convicciones, la guía que tengamos en el camino del combate ideológico los comunistas cubanos para los próximos 100 años.
(2025-11-17). "Vale la pena haber vivido en el siglo de Fidel" cubadebate.cu Cuando los tiempos se ponen peliagudos —y este sin dudas lo es—, es nuestro deber acudir "al caballo", "al genio". Hagamos que también para los jóvenes de hoy, como para los de aquel día, su legado sea brújula de un camino revolucionario. " °Vale la pena haber nacido! °Vale la pena haber vivido!" en el siglo de Fidel.
(2025-11-17). Canadá pierde su estatus de eliminación por sarampión, y Estados Unidos está muy cerca. cubadebate.cu La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) notificó la semana pasada a la Agencia de Salud Pública de Canadá que el país ya no tiene el estatus de eliminación del sarampión, lo que significa que la región de América en general ha perdido esta categorización.
(2025-11-17). Raúl y la labor político-ideológica. cubadebate.cu Una medida decisiva de la eficacia de nuestra labor ideológica consistirá, en que las jóvenes generaciones se encuentren preparadas para asumir sus responsabilidades y responderse a sí mismas, en forma consecuente: øquiénes somos?, øde dónde procedemos?, øde quién somos deudores?, øde qué herencia tenemos que hacernos dignos?, øcuál debe ser nuestro aporte?. Sean estas preguntas de Raúl, y nuestras respuestas, cargadas de tradición y convicciones, la guía que tengamos en el camino del combate ideológico los comunistas cubanos para los próximos 100 años.
(2025-11-17). Jara y Kast pasan a segunda vuelta de las presidenciales en Chile (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Jeannette Jara, militante del Partido Comunista y quien representa al oficialismo, se enfrentará José Antonio Kast, del ultraderechista Partido Republicano, en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales de Chile, tras resultar ser los dos candidatos más votados en la jornada electoral de este domingo y luego de que ninguno alcanzara los votos suficientes para proclamarse ganador en primera vuelta.
(2025-11-17). L'internazionalizzazione della criminalità brasiliana e l'urgenza di una risposta strategica. strategic-culture.su La lotta contro le fazioni criminali in Brasile deve superare la sfera della sicurezza pubblica e diventare una questione di sicurezza nazionale, sovranità e difesa. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Brasile ha assistito a una preoccupante escalation della criminalità organizzata, soprattutto negli stati di Rio de Janeiro e Bahia. Questo fenomeno non puà≤ più essere considerato un semplice problema interno. L'espansione delle fazio…
(2025-11-17). L'internazionalizzazione della criminalità brasiliana e l'urgenza di una risposta strategica. strategic-culture.su La lotta contro le fazioni criminali in Brasile deve superare la sfera della sicurezza pubblica e diventare una questione di sicurezza nazionale, sovranità e difesa. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Brasile ha assistito a una preoccupante escalation della criminalità organizzata, soprattutto negli stati di Rio de Janeiro e Bahia. Questo fenomeno non puà≤ più essere considerato un semplice problema interno. L'espansione delle fazio…
(2025-11-17). Jurists from 35 countries gathered in Caracas to condemn US attacks. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuela's National Assembly hosted, this Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, the first Meeting of Jurists in Defense of International Law. The initiative, which included more than one hundred jurists from 35 countries, takes place amid international questions about the jurisprudence of pressure exerted by Washington against Nicolás Maduro's government — both through bombings of vessels and the movement of aircraft carriers near the Venezuelan coast. | Maduro appeared on the second day of the event. The head of state was given a list with 10 proposals drafted by jurists as attempts to halt Washi…
(2025-11-17). Se lamenta el fallecimiento de dos ciudadanos debido a un derrumbe en La Habana Vieja. cubadebate.cu Desde horas de la madrugada de este 16 de noviembre, fuerzas conjuntas de rescate y salvamento, la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria y el Ministerio de Salud Pública, laboran en un derrumbe ocurrido en la calle Compostela # 568 / Muralla y Sol en el consejo popular Belén en el municipio de La Habana Vieja.
(2025-11-17). Making progress is more than making policy — what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress. |
(2025-11-17). Nov 12 2025, @ FBI Complex David Schraeger Joins the Call to Protect NJ from NSPM7 Harms. fightbackbetter.com Dave Schraeger is a founding member and currently President of Resistencia en Acción NJ, formerly Unidad Latina en Acción NJ. He…