(2025-11-18). The Gulf's Judaization of Islam: Israel's Madkhali Project to Enslave Muslims. muslimskeptic.com The UAE-funded genocide in Sudan has exposed a grim effort by Israel and its concubine Gulf states that has been going for quite some time now. It is a process that is, quite frankly, a significant threat to the Muslim ummah via the conditioned pacification of Muslims, rendering them into subservient gentiles for Jewish Israelis. …
(2025-11-18). On Professional Silence During Genocide: The 2025 Sigourney Award. counterpunch.org November 13, 2025. The Palestine-Global Mental Health Network and the International Collective of the Palestine Mental Health Networks, representing mental health professionals across 20 countries, condemn the ethical bankruptcy revealed by the 2025 Sigourney Award to Professor Dana Amir of Haifa University. Professor Amir receives international recognition for "pioneering work" on how trauma is conveyed
(2025-11-18). U.S. COMPANIES LOSE CASH COW IF GAZA CEASEFIRE HOLDS. trendsjournal.com Major companies in the U.S. could lose big business if the Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds after boom years during the Gaza genocide, according to a report.
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council Gives US 'Mandate' Over Palestine. consortiumnews.com The council endorsed Donald Trump's neo-colonial governing board over a territory that he said should be depopulated to make way for his resort fantasy to be built on the bones of the victims of Israel's genocide, reports Joe Lauria. This…
(2025-11-18). HOUTHI FIGHTERS APPEAR TRUE TO THEIR WORD, INDICATING NO MORE ATTACKS IN RED SEA. trendsjournal.com The Houthis indicated last week that they will end their military campaign in the Red Sea that was in defense of the Palestinians during the two-year genocide committed by Israel in Gaza.
(2025-11-18). Hedges Report: UN Members Complicit in Genocide. consortiumnews.com U.N. Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese discusses why, in her most recent report, she called out more than 60 nations for their collective-crime roles in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report After two years…
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves Trump's Gaza"peace plan", green-lighting U.S.-Israeli control of Gaza's future. mondoweiss.net 
The UN Security Council voted in favor of Trump's "peace plan" for Gaza, effectively giving the U.S. and Israel the mandate to push forward their vision for Gaza's future – a future that, notably, features no consideration for what Palestinians want.
(2025-11-18). UNSC adopts draft resolution on Trump's Gaza "peace plan" peoplesdispatch.org The proposal, which undermines the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, was already endorsed by Arab and Islamic governments known for their allegiance to the United States, including the Palestinian Authority.
(2025-11-18). Israel intensifies ground, air, naval attacks across Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Israeli forces have renewed their ground, aerial, and naval assaults on several areas across the Gaza Strip, targeting neighborhoods in Gaza City and Khan Younis despite a ceasefire.
(2025-11-18). Democracy Now! 2025-11-18 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 18, 2025; Brazil's Contradictory Climate Policies: Lula Gov't Reduces Deforestation, Boosts Oil & Gas Production; Indigenous Leaders Converge in Belém, Brazil, Demanding Greater Role at U.N. Climate Talks; Kumi Naidoo on U.S. Skipping COP30, Why Rich Nations Must Pay a Climate Debt, Gaza, Sudan & More | Headlines for November 18, 2025; Brazil's Contradictory Climate Policies: Lula Gov't Reduces Deforestation, Boosts Oil & Gas Production; Indigenous Leaders Converge in Belém, Brazil, Demanding Greater Role at U.N. Climate Talks; Kumi Naidoo on U.S. Skipping COP30, Why R…
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council Approves Trump's US-Israeli "Peace Plan" for Gaza. truthout.org On Monday, the United Nations Security Council approved the Trump administration's "peace plan" for Gaza. The resolution calls for the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to demilitarize and govern Gaza while Israel withdraws from the area. It also includes the formation of a 'peace board' in line with Trump's plan, stipulating the deployment of international forces to… |
(2025-11-18). Palestinian Factions Denounce UN Resolution as Trusteeship for Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Hamas issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the US-drafted UN Security Council resolution adopted the previous night. The group asserted that the resolution "fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands and rights of the Palestinian people, particularly in the Gaza Strip." The statement continued, "It imposes a mechanism to achieve the occupation's objectives, which …
(2025-11-18). The Gaza Massacre — A New Dimension/ By Peter Koenig. voicesfromsyria.com 
Death by Flooding — Applying Geoengineering Weapons? Original Link Here: The Gaza Massacre — A New Dimension — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Peter Koenig Global Research, November 18, 2025 Are the heavy rains in Gaza geoengineered? In November 2025, Gaza has experienced heavier than usual rainstorms leading to widespread tent …
(2025-11-18). The UN Security Council Accepts US Plan for Gaza With Wariness. passblue.com 
The United Nations Security Council approved an American-led resolution endorsing and providing an international legal structure for the Trump administration's 21-point peace plan announced in late September that has entailed an initial phase of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that began on Oct. 10. China and Russia abstained in the Council vote on the …
(2025-11-18). Madison, November 24, 2025: Anti War Film Series. wibailoutpeople.org Monday, November 24: Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. Room 302 at 6 P.M. Featuring Short Films: Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Short film interviews with Flotilla participants Death & Taxes: War Tax Resistance (highlights of a film by NWTRCC) Nashville 1960s: We Were Warriors (a segment of the documentary A Force More Powerful)…
(2025-11-18). A new UN resolution on Gaza opens the door to controversy: US welcomes it, Hamas rejects it. english.almanar.com.lb The UN Security Council voted in favor of a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which includes deploying an international force and a path to a Palestinian state. Thirteen members of the Council voted for the text, which US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz described as "historic and constructive." Russia and …
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves Trump's Gaza 'peace plan,' green-lighting U.S.-Israeli control of Gaza's future. mondoweiss.net The UN Security Council voted in favor of Trump's "peace plan" for Gaza, effectively giving the U.S. and Israel the mandate to push forward their vision for Gaza's future – a future that, notably, features no consideration for what Palestinians want.
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves Trump plan for Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an International Stabilization Force in Gaza that envisions a "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood.
(2025-11-18). Pro-Palestinian activists to launch new mission toward Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Pro-Palestinian activists are preparing to launch a new "Sumud Fleet," organizing both land and maritime convoys aimed at reaching the Gaza Strip in a renewed effort to break the blockade and deliver support to Palestinians.
(2025-11-18). How the Rightwing has Used AI and Influencers to Make Up an Anti-Government Movement in Mexico. counterpunch.org 
"Down with communism," they chanted while also waving the One Piece pirate flag, meant to be a symbol of resistance to elitist excess, corruption, and inequality. The right-wing march was also meant to be a Generation Z protest, but most of the people I could see among the 1,000 or so marching through the center of Puebla, were of older generations; clearly the most loyal membership of Mexico's right-wing parties, the PRI and PAN.
(2025-11-18). Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced death penalty. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Wazed, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled the country last August, was Monday November 17, 2025 sentenced death penalty.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup ⚪ but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States. | The United States has promised a seamless experience for next year's tournament despite concerns that Trump's border crackdown could hurt fans. | "For those who intend to join us for the World Cup, I strongly encourage you to apply right away," Trump said as he announced the scheme in the Oval Office with Gianni Infantino, the boss of global soccer body FIFA. | Infantino ⚪ who has repeatedly appeared at Trump's si…
(2025-11-18). Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam back in jail. ummid.com Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sent to jail after they were pronounced guilty by Rampur Court.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). In Light of the Antifa Designation: Rethinking What We Call 'Terrorism'. counterpunch.org 
With Trump's designation of the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization, it is an appropriate time for reconsidering what 'terrorism' means. While the left often points to instances of state terrorism, the right is increasingly labeling political opponents as terrorists. This is not an argument for redefining the term, but rather a thought experiment: let's
(2025-11-18). India's GDP Growth Forecast one of the Highest Among BRICs, Check Full Details. infobrics.org International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised upwards India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent compared to its earlier estimate of 6.4 per cent on the back of strong growth…
(2025-11-18). Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists. Soran Rashid 
(2025-11-18). Madison, November 29, 2025: Gifts and Sweets Sale for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, November 29: Gifts and Sweets Sale for Palestine: 12-4 pm, Room of One's Own Annex, 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison Shop with a heart on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and Madison's own Small Business Saturday. Proceeds will benefit Middle East Children's Alliance and West Bank families facing demolitions and settler violence in Masafer …
(2025-11-18). New Freedom of Information Request and the UK Met Office has to Rewrite its Temperature Explanations Again. wattsupwiththat.com The Met Office regularly 'updates' its explanations for how it compiles temperature data in the UK. As a service to readers we will attempt to keep abreast of all future changes. Watch this space.
(2025-11-18). Medical tourism offices to collaborate to attract Iraqi patients in Kermanshah. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A meeting was held in Kermanshah city with presence of managers of medical tourism offices and medical staff to develop the cross-border cooperation and utilize the province's capacity in the field of health tourism, Fahimeh Roushan, a tourism official of the province said.
(2025-11-18). Payment system, food security, direct flights. What Belarus offers its SCO partners. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined initiatives that Belarus proposes to implement within the SCO framework as he spoke at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2025-11-18). G20 Social Summit opens with vibrant cultural showcase, as delegates gather for inclusive dialogue. sanews.gov.za G20 Social Summit opens with vibrant cultural showcase, as delegates gather for inclusive dialogue | The Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit kicked off with a spirited cultural programme, where delegates and invited guests were entertained by groups, which showcased South Africa's rich cultural heritage. | The three-day summit, which began on Tuesday, saw thousands of delegates from all walks of life gather at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, to air their views ahead of the long-awaited G20 Leaders' Summit, taking place over the weekend. | The three-day G20 Social Summit is d…
(2025-11-18). Tourism opportunities in Iran: Expert weighs in. tehrantimes.com Arashk Masaeli, a faculty member at the Research Institute of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has elaborated on the fundamental conditions needed to expand Iran's tourism sector. He outlines a seven-part framework, examines the impact of recent regional conflict, and assesses the potential of medical and regional tourism.
(2025-11-18). No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC. tribune.com.pk 
Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in the sector fuel concerns of a bubble. | Pichai said in an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday that the current wave of AI investment was an "extraordinary moment" but acknowledged "elements of irrationality" in the market, echoing warnings of "irrational exuberance" during the dotcom era. | There has also been much debate among analysts about whether AI valuations are sustainable. | Read More: AI in Action: Aga Khan University Explores th…
(2025-11-18). Ecuador Rejects Noboa's Rightward Turn. nacla.org 
On Sunday, November 16, Ecuadorian voters decisively rejected President Daniel Noboa's attempt to push the country further down a right-wing, authoritarian path. In effect, the referendum served as a public vote of no confidence in a conservative government closely aligned with the Donald Trump administration. | The results came amid a volatile regional backdrop. The arrival last week of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Caribbean signaled that the United States may be preparing a military strike against Venezuela, while Chile's first-round presidential vote delivered a narrow lead for progress…
(2025-11-18). Trump's Epstein Humiliation Grows. portside.org Trump's Epstein Humiliation Grows |
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Western countries insist on failed strategy to defeat Russia – Mearsheimer. infobrics.org The US and its allies want to subordinate Moscow to their interests.
(2025-11-18). How the shutdown broke America's food chain — and what happens next. grist.org 
In a dramatic twist of political defections and contentious concessions, the longest-ever federal shutdown came to a close late last Wednesday as Congress finally managed to agree upon a deal to reopen the government. Government agencies are now beginning to resume operations, employees are returning to work, and federal payments are beginning to flow once again. | Experts say, though, that the shutdown has left behind fractures on the nation's food system that are only beginning to appear. These cracks will only widen with time as they join with all of the other major food and farming policy changes enacted b…
(2025-11-18). Japan's no longer ambiguous stance on Taiwan. asiatimes.com 
Against the backdrop of rising threats, Japan has gradually remilitarized its self-defense forces (JSDF) to prepare for sudden contingencies. Meanwhile, after several decades of stagnation, Taiwan is taking its defense seriously. This comes as China's military grows its own capabilities, which could be used against the self-governing island in the future. On November 7, Japanese …
(2025-11-18). Tragedy Strikes NEHU: Campus Guard's Reckless Drunken Drive. devdiscourse.com In a shocking turn of events, two students from North Eastern Hill University were critically injured after a drunken security guard rammed his vehicle into them. This tragic incident was reported near the university's gate number 2 on Monday evening.
(2025-11-18). Bluewashed: How the Beauty Industry Sold an Ocean-Friendly Illusion. counterpunch.org 
The personal care industry has mastered the art of eco-consciousness— evolving beyond familiar labels like "green," "clean," and "natural"—into a new wave of sea-inspired branding that claims to champion ocean conservation. Terms such as "reef-safe" and "ocean-friendly" evoke images of crystalline waters and thriving coral reefs, yet behind the glossy lies a regulatory
(2025-11-18). Belarus' State Border Committee: Over 500 cars are waiting to enter Poland. eng.belta.by More than 500 cars are waiting at the border to enter Poland, the State Border Committee told BelTA.
(2025-11-18). Iran down Kenya at 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Kenya 42-10 on Tuesday at the 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup.
(2025-11-18). Canary Mission: A Blacklist Shapes Immigration, Policing, and Pro-Palestinian Discourse. counterpunch.org 
What is Canary Mission? The Canary Mission, a pro-Israel website, first appeared in the spring of 2015 with a series of online attacks on undergraduate student activists who had spoken out about the violation of Palestinian human rights. In the past decade, it has evolved from an anonymous website to a state-influencing actor, exemplifying the transformation of
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). The Super Predator: How Humans Became the Animal Kingdom's Most Feared Hunters. counterpunch.org 
Hunting is considered critical to human evolution by many researchers who believe that several characteristics that distinguish humans from our closest living relatives, the apes, may have partly resulted from our adaptation to hunting, including our large brain size. Over time, however, the need to hunt for survival has been replaced by greed, leading to the
(2025-11-18). Dafineh museum group unveils book on new art collection. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A book titled Art Depictions was unveiled on Monday during a ceremony at the Dafineh museum complex attended by academics, cultural officials and art researchers.
(2025-11-18). Iran edge Bahrain at MANAS CUP. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran edged past Bahrain 1-0 in the MANAS CUP International Football Tournament underway in Manas city, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). PSX stumbles as index drops 752 points amid broad-based selling. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange endured another turbulent trading session as selling pressure in the final hours dragged the market sharply lower by 0.47%. | What began as a relatively stable session quickly shifted when investors turned risk-averse, leading to a wave of profit-taking across major sectors such as automobile assemblers, cement manufacturers, commercial banks, fertiliser producers, and oil and gas exploration companies all came under pressure. | In the morning, trading kicked off on a quiet mood as the index swung between gains and losses throughout the day but ultimately closed deep in the red. Ben…
(2025-11-18). COP30 is the world's biggest trade show. wattsupwiththat.com The vast majority of the tens of thousands of people attending COP30 are there to sell and buy stuff, including oil, natural gas, and even coal. Climate policy has little to do with it. This is by far the world's biggest trade show, with almost every country represented. There is nothing else like it.
(2025-11-18). AS FORECAST: GEN Z PROTEST WIDENS, MEXICO THE LATEST COUNTRY ENSNARED. trendsjournal.com Gen Z protesters played a central role on Saturday in protests that broke out across Mexico to reject the government's lackluster effort to crack down on crime and corruption inside the country.
(2025-11-18). Samsung Users Report 'Unremovable' Israeli Bloatware Appcloud On Devices. popularresistance.org South Korean tech giant Samsung has come under fire after users flagged that its devices contained what cybersecurity experts are calling bloatware across multiple regions globally. | Bloatware is a pre-installed application that runs on a device's operating system. Initially, the software, AppCloud, was reported to be pre-installed in Samsung Galaxy A and M series phones across West Asia and North Africa. | But now, users from Europe and South Asia have reported that the bloatware also comes pre-installed on their devices, and is "unremovable". | Uninstalling bloatware requires root access, the highest level of…
(2025-11-18). Hezbollah will counter financial stranglehold amid hybrid war. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—With a sharply worded warning, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem cautioned the Lebanese authorities and Banque du Liban (BDL) against taking any step that would constrict Al-Qard Al-Hassan institute, describing it as nothing less than the "social lung" of a country whose state structures have all but collapsed.
(2025-11-18). Iran beat Poland at 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran defeated Poland 55-11 at the 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup on Monday.
(2025-11-18). Pardoned Capitol Rioter Tried to Hush Child Sex Victim With Promise of Jan. 6 Reparation Money, Police Say. theintercept.com 
(2025-11-18). Iran, UAE to sign preliminary aviation agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — During the official visit of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization head to the UAE, a preliminary agreement is expected to be signed covering air navigation, flight safety, and joint research and development.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Karachi set for major transport revamp as double-decker buses hit roads next week. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi's public transport system is set for a noticeable change next week as the Sindh government prepares to launch new double-decker buses and electric buses across the city. | The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where officials from the transport department and BRT projects briefed him on ongoing work. For Karachi residents, this means new bus routes, cleaner transport options and more choices for daily commuting. | Memon said he expects the double-decker buses and new EV buses to arrive in Karachi within a week. "We are launching the double-decker r…
(2025-11-18). ICT minister taking part in WTDC-25. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, is participating in the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), from 17 to 28 November 2025.
(2025-11-18). Anzali-Astara fastest, most cost-effective route to Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Governor of Gilan highlighted the province's maritime and land transport capacities, emphasizing that the route through Bandar Anzali and Astara is the fastest and most cost-effective path for transferring goods to Russia.
(2025-11-18). Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
The bitter dispute between Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris Saint-Germain reached the French labour court on Monday for a tense hearing in which the France captain claimed 263 million euros ($304m) and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros. | Both sides offered a long shopping list of grievances with price tags attached. | PSG said they are basing their figure in part on a botched 300m-euro transfer to Saudi club Al Hilal which Mbappe refused in June 2023, and its aftermath. | Mbappe left for Real Madrid on a free transfer when his contract expired the following summer. | "We are indeed…
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for November 2025 announced. tribune.com.pk 
The Rs1500 prize bond draw, conducted by National Savings, took place on November 17, 2025, at the National Savings Centre. | The draw is one of the regular quarterly events organised by National Savings, which operates under the central bank of Pakistan. | The prize bond scheme is considered one of the safest investment options in Pakistan, with the advantage that the principal amount is protected. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners of the draw, with first, second, and third prizes being distributed based on the results. | The winners of the Rs1500 prize bond draw for November 2025 are as follows: | First…
(2025-11-18). Manufactured 'Hat Movement' Rage Distracts Mexico's Working Youth. popularresistance.org The clashes in Mexico City's Zócalo were dramatic, a spectacle of generational fury broadcast around the world. Thousands of young Mexicans, many sporting the wide-brimmed straw hats that have become a defiant symbol, marched under the banner of the so-called 15N "Hat Movement." | Triggered by the assassination of opposition mayor Carlos Manzo, the demonstration quickly became a furious call for President Claudia Sheinbaum's resignation, complete with skirmishes against police and the unexpected sight of the One Piece pirate flag flying high above the turmoil. | For many observers outside of Mexico, this looked l…
(2025-11-18). Iran's women's futsal defeat New Zealand in friendly. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated New Zealand 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines.
(2025-11-18). Allegations of Electoral Manipulation in Bihar's Political Landscape. devdiscourse.com Prashant Kishor, leader of the Jan Suraaj Party, alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) partially secured electoral success by distributing Rs 10,000 to numerous beneficiaries before the state assembly elections.
(2025-11-18). Direct Israel and Syria Talks At An Impasse Over Calls for Israel to Leave Demilitarized Zone. news.antiwar.com In early December of 2024, the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) movement ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and took power. On December 8, Israel invaded Syria, occupying the demilitarized zone and going deeper, with incursions still ongoing. The first territory seized was the demilitarized zone, between Syria's territory and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which the …
(2025-11-18). MAZ, Rostov Oblast governor discuss machinery supplies. eng.belta.by "We very much hope that Minsk Automobile Plant will contribute substantially to this renewal," emphasized Yury Slyusar.
(2025-11-18). Iran to host de-escalation meeting btw Pakistan, Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Pakistani media have reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran will host a regional meeting next month aimed at de-escalation between Pakistan and the Afghanistan's Taliban.
(2025-11-18). DTEK Boosts Energy Security with U.S. LNG Imports. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to enhance energy security for Ukraine and Eastern European countries, DTEK, a Ukrainian energy company, has successfully imported its first shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). This milestone delivery was received through Lithuania's Klaipeda import terminal, marking an important step in diversifying energy sources in the region.
(2025-11-18). Imprisoned Palestinian leader Abdullah Barghouti subjected to torture and systematic abuse in occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
Imprisoned Palestinian leader Abdullah Barghouti — one of the leadership prisoners that the Zionist occupation regime has repeatedly refused to release — is being subjected to severe torture and abuse inside the occupation prisons. As Zionist politicians, including the infamous fascist Minister of Internal Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, in charge of the occupation prisons, further their …
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Report: Trinidad Tobago Army Kept in Dark on US Southern Command Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "These exercises start tomorrow, and we haven't r…
(2025-11-18). The Consequences of Imperialist Arrogance. globalresearch.ca In almost all the tragedies of ancient Greek theater, the protagonist has committed a fatal moral offense which leads them to a deadly outcome, almost always facilitated by their overweening arrogance.
(2025-11-18). Belarus, Lithuania discuss ways to combat illegal migration, smuggling. eng.belta.by A working meeting took place between the deputy chief border commissioners of Belarus and Lithuania at Lithuania's Lavoriškės checkpoint on 18 November.
(2025-11-18). Oman's new ambassador submits credentials to Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Yaarub bin Qahtan bin Nasser Albusaidi, the newly appointed ambassador of Oman, presented a copy of his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
(2025-11-18). Cloudflare outage cripples X, ChatGPT and swaths of the internet in latest infrastructure failure. tehrantimes.com A significant technical disruption at Cloudflare, the critical internet infrastructure firm responsible for speeding up and securing an estimated 20% of the world's websites, triggered a major global outage on Tuesday, rendering high-profile platforms like X and OpenAI's ChatGPT inaccessible to millions.
(2025-11-18). Visits to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert soars since mid-autumn. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than 2,500 tourists have visited the picturesque Lut Desert since early October, marking a significant increase in travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site, a local heritage official said.
(2025-11-18). Iran into 2025 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup SFs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran beat Thailand 3-1 in Group A of the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup 2025 on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). TNPA, uMhlathuze renew port—city pact to fast-track major development projects. sanews.gov.za TNPA, uMhlathuze renew port—city pact to fast-track major development projects | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the City of uMhlathuze have renewed their cooperation agreement to accelerate key infrastructure and economic development projects in Richards Bay, reaffirming a strategic partnership that has driven major improvements in port-city operations since 2018. | Signed on Monday, the new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) strengthens executive-level collaboration between the two entities and formalises mechanisms for coordinated project delivery, dispute resolution and joint fundi…
(2025-11-18). Food Stamps Are Back, but Millions Will Soon Lose Benefits Permanently. portside.org Food Stamps Are Back, but Millions Will Soon Lose Benefits Permanently |
(2025-11-18). Hope Media Cup to promote Iran progress amid disinformation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The second edition of the Hope Media Cup has started in Tehran, with over 700 media professionals participating in a bid to highlight Iran's achievements, particularly in the face disinformation exercised by foes.
(2025-11-18). New report exposes U.S. atrocities in Iraq during occupation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More evidence has emerged revealing that U.S. troops carried out horrific civilian killings in Iraq that were long concealed.
(2025-11-18). Countering AIPAC's Influence on US Politics Webinar November 25, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action invites you to join this webinar to learn about the fight to demand that U.S. politicians reject AIPAC funding and represent their constituents, not Israeli interests. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Israel's primary lobbying group, poses a threat to free speech, undermines workers' economic interests, advocates for …
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Amping Up Datacenter Demagoguery re: Rising Electricity Costs. wattsupwiththat.com Just as communities can decide whether they want datacenters, so too can the companies investing in datacenters determine where they want to locate. Many cities and states are courting companies investing in datacenters. Those who demagogue datacenters for electricity costs should take that to heart, as they could push these engines of prosperity out of their state to neighboring ones.
(2025-11-18). Cricket Rivals Gear Up: Ashes Series 2025-26 Sparks Bowling Showdown. devdiscourse.com The Ashes series is set to ignite with fierce competition as key players Mark Wood and Cameron Green make their return to the cricket field.
(2025-11-18). RUSSIA, UKRAINE CONTINUE TO STRIKE EACH OTHER'S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AS WINTER LOOMS. trendsjournal.com Russia carried out its biggest attack on Kyiv since the start of the war, launching 430 drones and 18 missiles into the capital, which prompted the Ukrainians to launch missiles into Russia.
(2025-11-18). Have your say on 2026 tax proposals. sanews.gov.za Have your say on 2026 tax proposals | National Treasury has encouraged taxpayers, tax practitioners and members of the public to submit technical tax proposals to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2026 Budget Review. | The technical tax proposals requested in this invitation must be limited to unintended anomalies, revenue leakages, loopholes and technical matters applicable to the current tax legislation that require correction. | "More substantive tax policy proposals and rate changes are dealt with through a different process, and hence this request does not apply to major tax policy proposals," Na…
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Iran: Always ready for talks over its nuclear program but will not give in to bullying. peoplesdispatch.org Iran accused that, by relying on force to get its way, the US is forcing nations to strengthen their military capabilities, destroying ruled-based international order, and creating chaos.
(2025-11-18). Trump's White House Intervened in a Federal Investigation of Andrew Tate. truthout.org Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male followers, was facing allegations of sex trafficking women in three countries when he and his brother left their home in Romania to visit the United States. "The Tates will be free, Trump is the president. The good old days are back," Tate posted on X before the trip in February — one of many times he… |
(2025-11-18). A Terrorist by Any Other Name Is Still a Terrorist. globalresearch.ca Western Intel-Speak is branding Jolani a "former terrorist" (a variation of the "moderate rebel" war lie). | This is yet another Big (war) Lie. Why? First, he is the founder of al Qaeda/al Nusra in Syria. | Second, HTS is an al …
(2025-11-18). Youth-led protesters ousted Peru's president, and they're not done. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-11-18). Iran ready to cooperate on boosting safe transit routes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that his country is prepared to cooperate to develop independent and secure transit corridors.
(2025-11-18). Men's handball lose to the UAE: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's handball team lost to the UAE 28-25 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). UFAWUZ pickets Nestlé Zimbabwe demanding the company pay workers a living wage. peoplesdispatch.org On Nov. 14, Nestlé Zimbabwe workers, led by UFAWUZ, staged a peaceful picket demanding living wages and an end to unfair labor practices. The action follows a protracted wage dispute in which Nestlé refused to increase wages.
(2025-11-18). Rallying for Justice: Naga Community Seeks Swift Action in Brutal Murder Case. devdiscourse.com In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands assembled at Police Headquarters in Kohima, Nagaland, calling for the harshest consequences against those implicated in the murder of a 22-year-old woman on October 24.
(2025-11-18). Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style. tribune.com.pk 
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday. | "Every player played well today and worked like a dog," Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told German broadcaster ZDF. | Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure of reaching the global footballing showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Instead, both went on the attack. | Germany took early control as they beat Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig. The Netherlands took longer to pull away before overcoming Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam. | Slovakia fin…
(2025-11-18). Online Teach-In December 2, 2025: Hands Off Cuba! Hands Off Venezuela! wibailoutpeople.org 
Hands Off Cuba! Hands Off Venezuela! — an online teach-in with Edwin Christian Garcia Vivas & Jesús Rodríguez-Espinoza. Introduction: Christina Perez Tuesday December 2, 2025 4: 30 pacific / 6: 30 central / 7: 30pm easternOn Google Meet ( meet.google.com/unv-eerg-qao) Edwin Cristian García Vivas is a specialist in the North American Department of the Cuban Institute of Friendship …
(2025-11-18). SCARE TACTICS: ZELENSKY SAYS RUSSIA IS PREPARING FOR 'BIG WAR'. trendsjournal.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last week that Russia has been ramping up its weapons production to levels that make it seem that the Kremlin has no intention of stopping in Ukraine and is, in fact, girding for a wider war against Europe.
(2025-11-18). Sovereign wealth funds key to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za Sovereign wealth funds key to Africa's development | Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have the potential to help bridge the continent's infrastructure financing gap, enabling industrialisation, infrastructure expansion and social development, says Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo. | With Sub-Saharan African countries only allocating 3.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to infrastructure annually, it falls short of the 7.1% required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | SDGs are aimed at tackling a wide range of global issues, including those related to poverty, health, education, water and…
(2025-11-18). Venezuela's Maduro Says He's Ready To Hold 'Face-to-Face Talks' With US Officials. news.antiwar.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made clear on Monday that he'd be willing to hold "face-to-face" talks with US officials and warned President Trump against starting a war with his country. "In the United States, whoever wants to talk with Venezuela will talk, face to face, without any problem," Maduro said on his weekly TV program, …
(2025-11-18). Lithuania to decide on border regime with Belarus on 19 November. eng.belta.by The Lithuanian government will make a decision on the border regime with | Belarus on 19 November, taking into account the results of the border | agencies' talks between the two countries scheduled for 18 November.
(2025-11-18). Madison, November 30, 2025: Cardboard Bookmaking Workshop by Andaleeb Cartonera. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sunday, November 30: Cardboard Bookmaking Workshop by Andaleeb Cartonera, Room of One's Own Bookstore, 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison, 2-5 pm Come and check out another cardboard bookmaking workshop by Andaleeb Cartonera. Decorate a recycled cardboard cover for a book about Palestine and help use the power of the written word to spread knowledge and awareness …
(2025-11-18). Rasht summit gathers governors from 5 Caspian Sea states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Governors from 12 provinces across five Caspian Sea littoral countries gathered in Rasht for a summit themed "Caspian: Bridge for Friendship and Regional Development."
(2025-11-18). Israeli Strike Kills One in Lebanon as US Cancels Lebanese Army Chief's Visit. news.antiwar.com Israel continues with its attacks across southern Lebanon today, with a strike against a car in Bint Jbeil killing one civilian, according to reports from the Lebanese Health Ministry. Reportedly the owner of the car and presumptive death was a union worker for the Union of Bint Jbeil Municipalities. The victim had been meeting with …
(2025-11-18). Lukashenko congratulates Latvians on Day of Proclamation of Republic of Latvia. eng.belta.by The president expressed confidence that, despite attempts by some politicians to forcibly restrict Belarusian-Latvian humanitarian contacts, the two nations will be able to overcome any difficulties.
(2025-11-18). Sussan Ley says Coalition has always been committed to Net Zero renewables. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Special team to drive Ohlange Institute project. sanews.gov.za Special team to drive Ohlange Institute project | Following a visit to the historic Ohlange Institute with the family of Dr John Langalibalele Dube, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, on Monday announced that a Special Technical Construction team will be established to expedite the project's completion. | Macpherson was accompanied by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and KwaZulu-Natal National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Whip, Mzamo Billy. | The Ohlange Institute, founded by Dr Dube and his wife in 1901 and where former President…
(2025-11-18). US-Saudi defense treaty would be a strategic mistake. asiatimes.com 
Here we go again. Just when American foreign policy seemed to be inching toward a long-overdue recognition that the United States cannot and should not serve as the perpetual security guarantor for every regime in the Middle East, Washington is reportedly finalizing a sweeping defense pact with Saudi Arabia that would make the kingdom the …
(2025-11-18). Funeral of 10 unidentified martyrs in Karaj. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The people of Karaj held a funeral procession for 10 unidentified martyrs who fell during the 1980-88 imposed Iraqi war. The remains of the 10 martyrs have been retrieved in the previous war zones on the shared border.
(2025-11-18). Iran attending D-8 Health Experts meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Sajjad Razavi is representing the country at the first Meeting of D-8 Health Experts, being held in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17 and 18.
(2025-11-18). Iran deepens scientific ties with China through new ocean research pact. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Science has signed a cooperation agreement with the Second Institute of Oceanography of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, aiming to expand joint research in deep-sea studies under the framework of Iran's BRICS membership.
(2025-11-18). Iran eyes stronger foothold in Iraqi market with $20b trade goal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to expand its commercial presence in Iraq, with the Iran—Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce outlining a three-year target to raise bilateral exchanges to $20 billion, driven by Iran's capacity to supply a broad range of consumer goods, food products and industrial materials.
(2025-11-18). UK's Labour slammed for scapegoating migrants in Danish-inspired asylum crackdown. tehrantimes.com Britain's Labour government on Monday unveiled its most sweeping asylum reforms in generations, shifting refugee status from a five-year path to permanent settlement to a precarious temporary permit reviewed every 30 months and revocable if home countries are later judged safe.
(2025-11-18). Mazandaran forests in stunning autumn colors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — In autumn, the forests of Mazandaran take on a dazzling array of colors, attracting tourists to northern Iran's scenic landscapes.
(2025-11-18). At OSCE PA, Belarus voices readiness to initiate European security talks. eng.belta.by According to the Belarusian representative, the session's theme perfectly reflects the core challenge facing the OSCE, as the very possibility of respectful dialogue in Europe is now being called into question.
(2025-11-18). Water Concerns Amidst Devotee Deluge at Sabarimala Temple. devdiscourse.com As Sabarimala sees a massive influx of pilgrims during its annual 'mandala-makaravilakku' pilgrimage season, significant concerns over water availability have emerged. Devotees queued for hours, raising complaints that prompted action from the temple administration.
(2025-11-18). We Must Resist Trump's War Agenda At Home And Abroad. counterpunch.org As Donald Trump continues to ramp up his immigration raids and slash social programs, one theme is consistent through his press conferences and executive orders: class war. Not just the one enforced by ICE raids, mass kidnappings, and deportations, but one that he is aiming to invade and bomb Venezuela, Mexico, and now Colombia in
(2025-11-18). The Intel Scandal Behind Prince Andrew's Twisted Epstein Exploits. scheerpost.com In an interview with The Grayzone, author Andrew Lownie details shocking findings of his research into Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Describing Andrew as his "Super Bowl trophy," Epstein used the prince for intel, which he passed to foreign spy agencies. Lownie says further revelations threaten to "bury" the Royal Family.
(2025-11-18). Iran's President sends written message to Saudi Crown Prince. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — A written message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman was delivered to the Saudi Interior Minister during a meeting in Riyadh.
(2025-11-18). Traditional dishes delight visitors in Iran's Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — A festival in Mashhad celebrated the city's rich culinary heritage, offering residents a taste of traditional dishes prepared with authentic recipes.
(2025-11-18). Diplomatic Tempest: Japan-China Tensions at Boiling Point over Taiwan. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Japan has advised its citizens in China to adopt enhanced safety measures amid a growing dispute with China over remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Taiwan. Takaichi's comments have provoked the most serious diplomatic conflict in recent years.
(2025-11-18). Antimicrobial Resistance week being marked. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The health ministry is observing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 with the global theme of 'Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future'.
(2025-11-18). Trump says doesn't rule out use of ground forces in Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump has said that he doesn't rule out a potential ground operation in Venezuela.
(2025-11-18). Being Tone Deaf Is Not the Same as Telling Outright Lies: That Should be Obvious. counterpunch.org 
I have followed economic reporting for many decades. I don't generally give it high marks. Maybe I'm just stupid for thinking the purpose of reporting is to provide information to the audience. By that standard the media fail horribly. The most obvious and painful way is that, as standard practice, they print huge budget numbers
(2025-11-18). Paris Agreement: Dead at Ten (James Hansen was right). wattsupwiththat.com "[The Paris agreement] is a fraud really, a fake…. It's just worthless words." ( — James Hansen, below)…
(2025-11-18). Which Power Should the New Syria Trust in Its Foreign Policy? uwidata.com By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department The recent trip of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the President of Syria, to the United States and his meetings with officials of that country have placed a serious question before Syria's foreign policy: should Damascus enter a new path of engagement …
(2025-11-18). COP-30 Insanity Vs the Global Tide of Climate and Energy Reality. wattsupwiththat.com It's all exaggeration and fabrication, exported endlessly from computer models and imaginations — but not supported by actual, real-world data and evidence.
(2025-11-18). Cloudflare Outage Is a Reminder of Our Over-Dependence on Small Number of Tech Giants. commondreams.org A major
(2025-11-18). Counting Canines: A Call for Stray Dog Census in Delhi-NCR. devdiscourse.com Amid increasing dog bite incidents, experts stress the urgent need for a stray dog census in Delhi-NCR. Accurate data is crucial for the Animal Birth Control programme, governed by 2023 rules promising to manage stray canine populations through sterilisation and vaccination.
(2025-11-18). Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution. counterpunch.org 
A major medical milestone took place in May 2025, when doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia used CRISPR-based gene editing to treat a child with a rare genetic disorder. Unlike earlier CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) treatments that targeted well-known genetic mutations, this marked a new level of personalized medicine tailored to a patient's unique DNA.
(2025-11-18). Pakistan to chase target of 148 runs in first T20I of tri-nation series. tribune.com.pk 
The tri-nation T20 series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe began in Rawalpindi today, with Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe. | Spinner Mohammad Nawaz led Pakistani bowlers as he took two wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Saim Ayub, and Abrar managed to take a wicket each. | Opener Brian Bennett was the highest scorer for Zimbabwe with 49 runs and Tadiwanashe Marumani also scored 30 before leaving the pitch. | Sikandr Raza supported the collapsing batting order with his unbeaten 34 runs that contributed to a score of 147/8 for Zimbabwe. | Pakistan elected to filed first after winning the toss…
(2025-11-18). Ecuadorian people deal a crushing blow to neoliberalism in Noboa's referendum. peoplesdispatch.org The government has suffered a harsh and resounding defeat to its political and economic plans. In this article, we present the results and offer some explanations for the outcome of November 16.
(2025-11-18). China Tells G7 To Abandon Cold War Mentality. popularresistance.org China asked the Group of Seven (G7) countries to abandon their Cold War mentality and ideological bias on Thursday, November 13, after they accused China of causing instability in the East Asian region. | The G7 should "take a clear grasp of the global trend, abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological bias and stop manipulating issues related to China," said Lin Jian, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while answering a question related to the allegations made by the G7. | On Wednesday, a joint statement issued after the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Niagara in Canada expressed suppor…
(2025-11-18). Belarus, Turkmenistan discuss current state of bilateral cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov has held a telephone conversation with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
(2025-11-18). AI without borders: how nations compete for data power. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In the twenty-first century, power is no longer measured by land, oil, or military strength. It is calculated by data. Nations that once competed for natural resources are now locked in a new race, one defined by algorithms, computing capacity, and the ability to transform information into strategic advantage.
(2025-11-18). The 3 flaws of supply-side economics. strategic-culture.su By Laurent HERBLAY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Supply-side policy is one of the main reasons for our country's economic decli…
(2025-11-18). Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title. tribune.com.pk 
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight title after informing the governing body he would not proceed with a mandatory defence against Britain's Fabio Wardley, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday. | The WBO said it received "formal communication" from the Ukrainian's team and confirmed the 38-year-old had "elected to relinquish the title after thoughtful consideration." Wardley, 30, is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion following Usyk's decision, according to Sky Sports. | Usyk holds the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having regained the latter belt in December when…
(2025-11-18). Ecuador: President Noboa's Referendum Defeated, Overwhelming 'No' to Constituent Assembly and US Military Bases. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( According to Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE), with 96% of polling stations counted, the call for a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution was rejected by 61.58% of voters. Of the four questions, this one had the highest rejection rate nationwide. | The proposal to instal…
(2025-11-18). dtic, Univen to host an innovation workshop in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za dtic, Univen to host an innovation workshop in Limpopo | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with Vhembe District Municipality and the University of Venda, will on Thursday host an innovation workshop at the University of Venda in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. | The Vhembe Technical and Vocational Education and Training will also be part of hosting the workshop. | This is as part of the mandate to support the South African innovators from idea, development of prototypes, protection of intellectual property and commercialisation of innovation. | The workshop aims to unearth technol…
(2025-11-18). Manager says crew of Iran-seized oil tanker safe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The manager of the Talara oil tanker, seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf, confirmed that all 21 crew members are safe.
(2025-11-18). Esmaeili wins Iran's first gold at Greco-Roman: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Saeid Esmaeili seized a gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). Turchin: Belarus seeks to build strategic ties with Iran. eng.belta.by Belarus and Iran are actively cooperating on international platforms such as the SCO and BRICS. "We need to more actively utilize such international platforms for bilateral cooperation," the Belarusian prime minister noted.
(2025-11-18). The Legal Basis For And US Violations Of Our Right To Health Care. popularresistance.org The United States was scheduled for its regular review of its human rights violations by the United Nations Human Rights Council on November 7, but it refused to cooperate. As part of the process, activists in the US submitted a shadow report last April called "The Rights to Life and Health: How financing affects the right to health care in the US." Clearing the FOG speaks with Martha "Marti" Schmidt, a human rights expert and activist, about the findings in the shadow report, the legal basis supporting the human right to health care, the problems with the current healthcare system in the United States and what t…
(2025-11-18). Trump indicates approval for Saudi F-35 sale ahead of MBS White House visit. tehrantimes.com In a major policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday his administration's intention to approve the sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, just one day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrival at the White House.
(2025-11-18). Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment By Police Task Force. popularresistance.org When Reggie Williams turned 18 two decades ago, his mother entrusted him with his birth certificate. Keep it on you at all times, she advised, in case you encounter police. | On a recent afternoon, he had a copy in his wallet, along with his state ID, as he walked from his uptown apartment in Memphis, Tennessee, to a nearby corner store. | A Memphis Police Department cruiser pulled up, and two officers questioned him: Where was he coming from? Where was he going? | Williams responded, and the interrogation continued: Did he have any weapons on him? No. Any drugs? No. When asked to empty his pockets, the 39-year-o…
(2025-11-18). India on Track to Surpass US in Metro Network Length. devdiscourse.com Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, stated on Tuesday that India is poised to surpass the United States in terms of metro network length within the next two to three years.
(2025-11-18). SCO summit kicks off in Moscow. eng.belta.by A meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the member states of | the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has kicked off in Moscow. | Delegation leaders are first holding talks in a narrow format, followed…
(2025-11-18). Iran prioritizes Caspian Sea states for strategic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran considers its Caspian neighbors a top priority for cooperation and regional development, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Caspian Sea.
(2025-11-18). Belarus' GDP 1.5% up in January-October. eng.belta.by The first evaluation of the gross domestic product in January-October 2025 has been completed. The GDP amounted to Br234.6 billion in current prices or 101.5% as against January-October 2024 in comparable prices.
(2025-11-18). UFAWUZ pickets Nestlé Zimbabwe demanding the company pay workers a living wage. peoplesdispatch.org On Nov. 14, Nestlé Zimbabwe workers, led by UFAWUZ, staged a peaceful picket demanding living wages and an end to unfair labor practices. The action follows a protracted wage dispute in which Nestlé refused to increase wages.
(2025-11-18). Iran positions itself as central bridge for China—Europe rail corridor. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's transport minister said progress on the strategic Marand—Cheshmeh-Soraya railway is accelerating, paving the way for a continuous China—Europe rail route that would place Iran at the heart of a major new transit corridor.
(2025-11-18). 'The Dead River' play reimagines the lost river Hakro. tribune.com.pk 
The 18th day of the World Culture Festival 2025 brought a blend of theatre, film, music and fine art to the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, with the Urdu tragedy play The Dead River emerging as the day's highlight. | The play, directed by theatre practitioner Shahnawaz Bhatti, drew a strong audience and was attended by Former Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, who praised the Arts Council for hosting an international cultural festival that, he said, "acts as a powerful response to rising extremism." | Former Provincial Minister of Sindh for Education, Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Sardar Ali…
(2025-11-18). Mine opening a 'testament' to steady economic recovery – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Mine opening a 'testament' to steady economic recovery – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has heralded the commencement of production at the Ivanplats Platreef Mine as "an important moment for the company, for the mining industry and for the country". | The President delivered remarks at the event at the mine on Tuesday. | The mine is considered one of the world's largest undeveloped precious metals mines — with deposits of Platinum Group Metals, which hold properties essential for technologies driving the global green energy transition. | "The inauguration of the Platreef concentrator plant…
(2025-11-18). India, Eurasia to Meet Every Quarter to Fast-Track FTA, Ease Market Barriers. infobrics.org The push seeks to secure market access and hasten FTA talks as global trade shifts and firms seek stability…
(2025-11-18). Iran received messages from mediators. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran has received messages from intermediary countries, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said, warning that any new hostile move by its adversaries would trigger a harsher response than before.
(2025-11-18). LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return. tribune.com.pk 
LeBron James took a giant step towards returning from injury on Monday after successfully completing a full practice session with the Los Angeles Lakers. | The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month ⚪ the first time in the NBA icon's career he has missed the opening weeks of a season. | But the veteran star came through a five-on-five practice at the Lakers training facility on Monday, and is under consideration to return when the Lakers face the Utah Jazz at home on Tuesday. | James told reporters his timetable would be determined by his recovery from Mond…
(2025-11-18). Term ruble deposits of individuals exceed Br14.2bn in Belarus. eng.belta.by "The current level of interest rates in both the deposit and credit markets drove the inflow of funds into the banking system and sustained lending activity throughout the economy," the National Bank noted.
(2025-11-18). A rare opportunity for Egypt and Türkiye. uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Sometimes crises intertwine and interests intersect, providing the Middle East with a "window of opportunity" to move forward. This was achieved during the unique partnership between King Faisal and President Sadat. The Cairo-Riyadh understanding contributed to the unification of the Arab states, which led to the great October …
(2025-11-18). Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honour. tribune.com.pk 
Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri has won Australian sport's highest honour, the Don Award, with the Formula One star calling it a "massive privilege". | The 24-year-old has spring-boarded into the elite this year, igniting national pride as he bids to become Australia's third Formula One world champion after Jack Brabham and Alan Jones. | He has a battle on his hands, losing the lead in the title race at last month's Mexico City Grand Prix and is now 24 points behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris with three races left. | Piastri was recognised at the annual Sport Australia Hall Of Fame awards on Thurs…
(2025-11-18). Belarus interested in increasing trade with Russia's Rostov Oblast. eng.belta.by Grodno Oblast traditionally builds tight and friendly mutual relations with all the regions of Russia regardless of their geographical location. On the whole, Russia is a key trade partner for Grodno Oblast.
(2025-11-18). Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors' summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.
(2025-11-18). 'Pelosi's Law': Why Democratic Leaders Think They're Winning By Losing. popularresistance.org With her legacy on prominent display, Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement couldn't have been better timed. When better to bid farewell to a historic party leader than during a bruising fight over a corner of the U.S. health care mess, where winning won't improve a single person's health care but will perpetuate trillions of dollars in subsidies for corporations? | There's not much to say about the content of the reported deal to end the government shutdown that Healing and Stealing hasn't already said. Several million people may no longer be able to buy coverage, which a huge portion of them won't use anyway,…
(2025-11-18). The Matrix Is Talking to the Matrix: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Replacing Human Thought. globalresearch.ca There was a time when people spoke in their own words — clumsy, passionate, and alive. We debated. We contradicted one another.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). CPC Deputy Chair Omar Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files. commondreams.org Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement after the House vote to release the Epstein Files. "Today, my Progressive Caucus colleagues and I unanimously voted to release the Epstein Files. The American people deserve to know who enabled Jeffrey Epstein, who looked the other way, and who's still being protected. It is shameful that the pedophile protection party refused to take this issue seriously, all to protect Donald Trump at the expense of survivors who have waited long enough. While I am glad the House passed this legislation, it is unconscionable…
(2025-11-18). ZELENSKY TRIES TO SURVIVE WARTIME CORRUPTION SCANDAL. trendsjournal.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was forced on the defensive last week after the announcement of a corruption investigation focused on his inner circle that involves a $100 million kickback scandal.
(2025-11-18). Belarusian Hralko wins high jump silver at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. eng.belta.by Belarusian athlete Raman Hralko has claimed Belarus' second medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Japan.
(2025-11-18). Dissecting The Epstein Files With Julie K. Brown And Rep. Ro Khanna. levernews.com During a live event for The Lever's subscribers, David Sirota, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), and investigative journalist Julie K. Brown discussed the latest developments related to the Epstein files and answered reader questions. Revelations included Trump's name appearing at least 1,500 times in newly released Epstein documents, disclosure advocates receiving pushback from former Vice President Kamala Harris, and the battles that lie ahead as calls to release the complete Epstein files reach a fever pitch. Subscribe to our
(2025-11-18). ISRAELI GOVERNMENT CLOSE TO PASSING DEATH PENALTY EXCLUSIVE FOR PALESTINIAN INMATES. trendsjournal.com The Israeli government last week approved a controversial bill that would impose the death penalty for those whose acts helped cause the death of an Israeli if the crime committed was carried out with the "objective of harming the state of Israel or the rebirth of the Jewish people."
(2025-11-18). Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in opening T20I of tri-nation series. tribune.com.pk 
The tri-nation T20 series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe began in Rawalpindi today, with Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe. | Pakistani middle-order won the match, as Fakhar Zaman led the team to finish the job with his 44 runs with the help of Usman Khan, who scored 37 runs, to chase the target of 148 runs. | Once Fakhar was out, Nawaz, who took two wickets earlier, showed grit with his valuable 21 runs toward the end with four balls remaining to ensure the win for Pakistan in the opening T20I of the series. | Spinner Mohammad Nawaz led Pakistani bowlers as he took two wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi,…
(2025-11-18). Ukrainian forces attack 2 thermal power plants in the DPR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Ukrainian forces attacked two thermal power plants in the DPR region, the head of DPR says.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Tehran, Niamey vow to expand ties in FMs call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Niger to discuss and exchange views on bilateral relations.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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…
(2025-11-18). Chatbot unions: The dawn of AI marriages. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Golshadnezhad aims for more success in upcoming events. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian karate athlete Atousa Golshadnezhad, who won a gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) last week, is looking to achieve further success in upcoming competitions.
(2025-11-18). Trump's ploy at the UN is American imperialism masquerading as a peace process. strategic-culture.su By Jeffrey D.SACHS Sybil FARES | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Palestine remains the endless victim of US and Israeli maneuvers.
(2025-11-18). Shabana Mahmood thinks being called a Paki qualifies her to deport Brown people. thecanary.co Shabana Mahmood has gone to even greater lengths to justify her abhorrent asylum reforms. Just yesterday, the Home Office briefed that the government could go ahead with plans to 'seize' jewellery and other valuables from asylum seekers. Don't worry, as ____ing grim as that sounds, they've assured us that they won't 'seize' sentimental jewellery. I […] | By
(2025-11-18). '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.
(2025-11-18). Belarus calls for end of confrontation at OSCE PA meeting. eng.belta.by At the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Belarus has called for a rejection of confrontation and a return to the logic of mutual economic benefit.
(2025-11-18). Madison, December 7, 2025: 50th Birthday Bash Benefit for WORT Radio. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sunday, December 7: 50th Birthday Bash Benefit for WORT Radio Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago Street, Madison 6-10 pm Join us for a special evening celebrating 50 years of WORT community radio. The scrappy little station that started in a small studio on Winnebago Street has endured and flourished for five decades, thanks to your love …
(2025-11-18). New or Resale: Which Home is Right for You? ummid.com Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value.
(2025-11-18). Cloudflare outage easing after impacting thousands of internet users. tribune.com.pk 
global outage at web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare began to ease on Tuesday after preventing thousands from accessing major internet platforms, including X and ChatGPT. | Cloudflare, whose network handles around a fifth of web traffic, said it started to investigate the internal service degradation around 6: 40 am ET. It has deployed a fix but some customers might still be impacted as it recovers service. | The incident marked the latest hit to major online services. An outage of Amazon's cloud service last month caused global turmoil as thousands of popular websites and apps, including Snapchat and Reddit wer…
(2025-11-18). South Africa calls Palestinian refugee flight a 'clearly orchestrated operation'. tehrantimes.com South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday that the arrival in Johannesburg last week of a plane carrying Palestinian refugees was a "clearly orchestrated operation" to displace Palestinians, Anadolu reported Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). Iran attaches great importance to its ties with Belarus: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Tehran-Minsk political relations are at a high level, adding that Iran attaches great importance to developing relations with Belarus.
(2025-11-18). Hamas, Islamic Jihad praise Gush Etzion operation that killed a settler. tehrantimes.com Hamas praised Tuesday's deadly ramming and stabbing operation near the Gush Etzion settlement bloc south of Bethlehem as a "heroic" and "natural response" to Israel's escalating aggression in the occupied West Bank and al-Quds (Jerusalem).
(2025-11-18). Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect's Politics. truthout.org During a meeting on Monday regarding the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America next year, President Donald Trump threatened to move the games out of Seattle, citing the personal politics of Mayor-elect Katie Wilson. Wilson, who identifies as a democratic socialist, took part in an election against incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell two weeks ago. But because the race was very close… |
(2025-11-18). FIHAV 2025: Inteligencia artificial para transformar el presente y diseñar el futuro (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu En declaraciones exclusivas a Cubadebate, la viceministra de Comunicaciones, Aylin Febles, confirmó que FIHAV 2025 contará con un pabellón exclusivo de IA que exhibirá más de 70 soluciones nacionales. Estas innovaciones, desarrolladas por universidades y MiPYMES cubanas, buscan potenciar las alianzas comerciales y crear una experiencia personalizada para los inversores.
(2025-11-18). Díaz-Canel preside acto por 20 aniversario del discurso de Fidel en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Díaz-Canel, este lunes tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana el acto por los veinte años del discurso de Fidel en ese recinto, donde entonces recordó el aniversario 60 de su ingreso al centro de altos estudios. La conmemoración contó con la presencia del Comandante del Ejército Rebelde, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
(2025-11-18). Bruxelles sta tentando di indebitare l'Europa per sostenere Zelensky. strategic-culture.su àà sorprendente come i governi europei sembrino incapaci di uscire dall'Ucraina. | Segue nostro L'Unione Europea si trova di fronte a un dilemma. Insiste, contro ogni logica, nel continuare a sostenere e finanziare il regime di Zelensky. Tuttavia, non sa più come continuare a farlo. | Dal 2022, le autorità europee a Bruxelles hanno discusso della possibilità di confiscare i beni russi per finanziare l'Ucraina con lo slogan "ricost…
(2025-11-18). Sheinbaum denuncia operación organizada para proyectar imagen de represión en México. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que los incidentes violentos ocurridos durante las marchas del sábado en el centro de la Ciudad de México formaron parte de una "operación organizada" con el objetivo específico de provocar a la policía, generar enfrentamientos y proyectar internacionalmente la idea de que en el país existe represión contra los jóvenes.
(2025-11-18). Científicos identifican en la Antártida el hielo y aire más antiguos de la Tierra: Seis millones de años. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences identificó en la Antártida las muestras de hielo y aire más antiguas de la Tierra, con una antigàºedad aproximada de seis millones de años. Las minúsculas burbujas de aire selladas dentro del núcleo de hielo ofrecen una visión excepcional de cómo era la atmósfera terrestre en el pasado remoto.
(2025-11-18). Brasile tra multipolarismo, ecologia e urgenza di rimediare alle disuguaglianze interne. strategic-culture.su Contraddizioni sociali che a quasi un quarto di secolo dalla prima elezione di Lula presidente si presentano come plateali contraddizioni di un agire politico che, nonostante le dichiarate preoccupazioni per tale realtà e la più volte manifestata intenzione di cercare di risolvere i tanti problemi, pur in un generale quadro di miglioramento contenuto ma sostanziale delle condizioni di vita delle classi più disagiate, non pare riuscire a rispondere con la celerità necessaria e con l'incisività attesa alle risposte impellenti e tambureggianti dei cittadini, massimamente quelli meno abbienti.
(2025-11-18). Sheinbaum denuncia operación organizada para proyectar imagen de represión en México. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que los incidentes violentos ocurridos durante las marchas del sábado en el centro de la Ciudad de México formaron parte de una "operación organizada" con el objetivo específico de provocar a la policía, generar enfrentamientos y proyectar internacionalmente la idea de que en el país existe represión contra los jóvenes.
(2025-11-18). Díaz-Canel preside acto por 20 aniversario del discurso de Fidel en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Díaz-Canel, este lunes tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana el acto por los veinte años del discurso de Fidel en ese recinto, donde entonces recordó el aniversario 60 de su ingreso al centro de altos estudios. La conmemoración contó con la presencia del Comandante del Ejército Rebelde, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
(2025-11-18). Cuba entre los cinco equipos con boleto directo para el béisbol en Santo Domingo 2026. cubadebate.cu El Comité Ejecutivo de la Confederación Panamericana de Béisbol (Copabe) ha otorgado cinco clasificaciones directas para el torneo de béisbol en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Esta decisión se tomó tras evaluar el ranking mundial establecido por la Confederación Mundial de Béisbol-Sóftbol (WBSC).
(2025-11-18). Científicos identifican en la Antártida el hielo y aire más antiguos de la Tierra: Seis millones de años. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences identificó en la Antártida las muestras de hielo y aire más antiguas de la Tierra, con una antigàºedad aproximada de seis millones de años. Las minúsculas burbujas de aire selladas dentro del núcleo de hielo ofrecen una visión excepcional de cómo era la atmósfera terrestre en el pasado remoto.
(2025-11-18). Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince for F-35, business talks. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on Tuesday for a visit expected to advance the sale of F-35 fighter jets and a host of business deals with the kingdom. | It will be the first trip by bin Salman, widely known as MBS, to the US since the 2018 killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul, which triggered global outrage. | US intelligence concluded that MBS approved the capture or killing of Khashoggi, a prominent critic. The crown prince denied ordering the operation but acknowledged responsibility a…
(2025-11-18). Climate commitments crumble as ANZ and Westpac bankroll new fossil projects. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). French ambassador Nicolas Galey visits Arts Council Pakistan for 'World Culture Festival'. tribune.com.pk 
With the 2025 'World Culture Festival' entering its halfway mark, the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi (ACP) hosted French Ambassador Nicolas Galey on Tuesday. | He visited the venue with his wife, Camelia Galey, Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky and Director of the Alliance Française de Karachi Emmanuel Bruerec. The Alhamra Arts Council chairman and Razi Ahmed also joined the tour. | The visit took place as performances, exhibitions and film screenings continued across the council's grounds under the thirty-nine day festival. Noting the scale of participation, Galey said the series of global artisti…
(2025-11-18). Trump Considers Direct Negotiation With Venezuela as Mexico Pledges Help. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Hours after the US State Department designated the alleged Cartel de los Soles as a "terrorist organization," which will take effect on November 24, a repor…
(2025-11-18). Trump Says US 'May Be Having Discussions' With Venezuela's Maduro. popularresistance.org 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 Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of the Suns, as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization," though the group doesn't actually exist. | The term "Cartel of the Suns" was first used in the 1990s, before Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, came to power, to des…
(2025-11-18). Noviembre y la obsesión por asesinar a nuestro Jefe. cubadebate.cu Esta gente no descansaban ni dejaban descansar… año tras año, una y otra vez… Noviembre 1960… Un plan fraguado por la CIA contra la vida de nuestro Comandante en jefe, fue abortado al capturarse a los contrarrevolucionarios Armando Cubría Ramos y Mario Tauler Sague, quienes se habían infiltrado por Punta de Hicacos, provincia de Matanzas, procedentes de la Florida, en cumplimiento de órdenes del agente de la CIA Eladio del Valle Gutiérrez.
(2025-11-18). Noviembre y la obsesión por asesinar a nuestro Jefe. cubadebate.cu Esta gente no descansaban ni dejaban descansar… año tras año, una y otra vez… Noviembre 1960… Un plan fraguado por la CIA contra la vida de nuestro Comandante en jefe, fue abortado al capturarse a los contrarrevolucionarios Armando Cubría Ramos y Mario Tauler Sague, quienes se habían infiltrado por Punta de Hicacos, provincia de Matanzas, procedentes de la Florida, en cumplimiento de órdenes del agente de la CIA Eladio del Valle Gutiérrez.
(2025-11-18). øPor qué las tarjetas comerciales/técnicas se fabrican en China? strategic-culture.su Atacar a sus aliados y crear enemigos es la última carta que le queda al Imperio del Caos. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | China se encuentra en…
(2025-11-18). øPor qué las tarjetas comerciales/técnicas se fabrican en China? strategic-culture.su Atacar a sus aliados y crear enemigos es la última carta que le queda al Imperio del Caos. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | China se encuentra en…
(2025-11-18). Federal Judges Rule Congressional District Lines Drawn by Texas Republicans are Discriminatory. commondreams.org A three-judge panel in El Paso today blocked a redistricting map demanded by President Trump and supported by Texas Republicans, ruling it unconstitutional because it discriminates along racial lines.Adrian Shelley, Texas director of Public Citizen, issued the following statement: "Today's ruling is a rebuke of Texas Republicans who caved to Donald Trump and trampled the voting rights of their constituents. Gov. Abbott and his allies in the Legislature have forgotten their independent streak as Texans. Perhaps they can find the courage that Republicans in a few other states have to tell the president no."
(2025-11-18). Venezuela ALBA News 11.17.2025: Venezuela is Prepared for US Attack; Communal Movement Meets; Donate for Cuba Hurricane Relief. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela & ALBA News #580, 11.17.2025: The Cradle: Empire repurposed: Washington aims at La Patria GrandeWith unipolarity in tatters and Eurasian resistance surging, Washington's last viable project is consolidation of its so-called "backyard." Even hawkish institutions realize the US can no longer take on China and Russia. Instead of America guaranteeing Europe's security, Trump outsourced …
(2025-11-18). What is the international stabilisation force for Gaza? aljazeera.com A UNSC resolution passed backing the creation of an international stabilisation force in Gaza. So what does that mean?>
(2025-11-18). Hamas, Gaza factions say UN resolution undermines 'national will'. aljazeera.com The groups said the resolution entrenches a reality that restricts Palestinians' right to self-determination.
(2025-11-18). MBS: No normalisation with Israel without path to Palestinian statehood. aljazeera.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Riyadh sought to join Trump's Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel.
(2025-11-18). Nigeria intensifies search for 25 abducted schoolgirls. aljazeera.com More than 11 years ago, Boko Haram fighters abducted 276 girls from their school in the town of Chibok.
(2025-11-18). House passes bill demanding government release Epstein files. aljazeera.com The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 to release documents related to sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.
(2025-11-18). LIVE: Spain vs Türkiye — UEFA qualifier World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Spain and Türkiye vie for top spot in Group E.
(2025-11-18). Microsoft, Nvidia invest in Anthropic in cloud services deal. aljazeera.com The investment comes after rival OpenAI announced a comparable deal with Amazon.
(2025-11-18). WFP warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding shortfall. aljazeera.com UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.
(2025-11-18). Conservationists want to protect brazilwood. So why are musicians alarmed? aljazeera.com Brazil hopes to raise trade restrictions to protect an endangered tree. But musicians fear for their instruments.
(2025-11-18). What is the F-35 fighter jet, and why does Saudi Arabia want it? aljazeera.com As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the US, we take a look at the fighter jet his country wants to buy.
(2025-11-18). Trump greets Saudi's MBS with lavish ceremony, military flyover. aljazeera.com Donald Trump welcomed Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with music, a procession of horses, and a military flyover.
(2025-11-18). 'Not going to happen': Sheinbaum dismisses Trump threat of Mexico strikes. aljazeera.com The US president had previously suggested his military could strike land-based cartel targets in Mexico.
(2025-11-18). Survivors denounce Trump's attempts to block Epstein files vote. aljazeera.com Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse sharply criticised Trump for attempts to block a vote on the release of files.
(2025-11-18). Bitcoin ticks up after erasing all of 2025 gains. aljazeera.com The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
(2025-11-18). Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US. aljazeera.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new deals with the US.
(2025-11-18). Israeli army fires on Al Jazeera cameraman at protest in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The Israeli army has shot and injured Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman Fadi Yassin while reporting in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-11-18). Trump's war on South Africa betrays a sinister threat. aljazeera.com Trump's attacks on South Africa expose an old Western reflex to punish African sovereignty.
(2025-11-18). Jacinda Ardern: Why NZ's tiny group of hysterical haters can't face the facts. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Gerard Otto As you know, there's a tiny group of Dame Jacinda Ardern haters in New Zealand who are easily triggered by facts and the ongoing success of the former prime minister on the world stage. The tiny eeny weeny group is made to look bigger online by an automated army of fake…
(2025-11-18). The UN Has Voted to Put the Occupation of Iraq in Charge of Gaza. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 18, 2025 | Ah, those were the days. The UN had been blocked by a worldwide popular movement from approving of a war on Iraq. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had dragged the UK along after secretly demanding that George W. Bush first attack Afghanistan, because Blair believed he would be better able to sell a war on Iraq once there was a war on Afghanistan. And once the destruction of Iraq was well underway, the UN…
(2025-11-18). Canada: New Bombshell Report Exposes Hidden Flow of Weapons to Israel Through the U.S. worldbeyondwar.org 
From Canadian-Made F-35 Parts to European-Made TNT via the US Loophole: Report Details Canada's Critical Role as a Global Weapons Corridor for Israel, Making the 'No More Loopholes Act' the Most Viable Path to Accountability. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-11-18). Chinese Foreign Ministry official meets with Japanese envoy. ecns.cn Liu Jinsong, director-general of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Masaaki Kanai, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). Swimming Dominance: six golds awarded on Day 4 of National Games. ecns.cn At the 15th National Games, Shandong's Zhang Zhanshuo claimed a commanding victory in the men's 1500-meter freestyle.
(2025-11-18). China handles over 160b parcels in first 10 months. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery sector continued its robust expansion in the first ten months of the year by handling more than 160 billion parcels, supported by resilient consumer demand, thriving e-commerce activity, and the steady improvement of logistics networks across the country, according to the State Post Bureau of China on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). (W.E. Talk) Suppawan Nongnut: What is the new vision for international cooperation in museums. ecns.cn The museum is often regarded as a "three-dimensional encyclopedia" and serves as an important window for cultural exchange and mutual learning between civilizations. As a key component of public diplomacy, cooperation in the museum sector can open up effective paths for enhancing mutual respect and understanding among different countries, ethnicities, and cultures.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Chinese premier won't meet Japan PM at G20: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet with the Japanese prime minister on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday at a regular press conference.
(2025-11-18). Exploring G20 Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. ecns.cn South Africa held a media briefing at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg to provide an update on preparations for the G20 Leaders' Summit on Monday. The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for Nov. 22 and 23 in Johannesburg.
(2025-11-18). Scheduled releases of upcoming Japanese films suspended. ecns.cn The scheduled releases of imported Japanese films have been suspended as distributors conduct a comprehensive assessment of their market performance and gauge the prevailing sentiment among Chinese moviegoers, according to domestic distributors.
(2025-11-18). Confucius Institutes gain ground internationally. ecns.cn Students from the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi wear traditional Chinese attire during the "China-Benin Fashion Show" in Cotonou, Benin, on Nov 8.
(2025-11-18). Chen Yujie sets Asian U20 record, Li Zeyang wins men's 100m gold. ecns.cn At China's 15th National Games in Guangdong, 16-year-old sprinter Chen Yujie won the women's 100 meters with a new Asian under-20 record.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Chinese emergency humanitarian supplies arrive in Cuba. ecns.cn (ECNS) — A shipment of emergency humanitarian supplies donated by China arrived in Havana on Sunday night. Aracelys Cardoso, vice minister of Cuba's Ministry of Domestic Trade, Deborah Rivas, vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Chinese Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin attended the handover ceremony. | Cardoso expressed gratitude for the assistance and China's long-term support. She said the supplies will improve living conditions for disaster-affected residents and support Cuba's post-disaster reconstruction efforts. China's gesture once again demonstrates its consistent support for…
(2025-11-18). Unpacking Sanae Takaichi's controversial links to Nazi-associated narratives. ecns.cn Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has quickly drawn international scrutiny. Her recent remarks on Taiwan question are the latest episode prompting questions about the political instincts of a leader long associated with Japan's right-wing fringes.
(2025-11-18). China's express delivery volume tops 160 billion parcels. ecns.cn China's express delivery volume surpassed 160 billion parcels in the first 10 months of this year, posting a year-on-year increase of over 16 percent, according to the State Post Bureau.
(2025-11-18). Overseas leaders sing praises of China's opening-up. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session, convened in Beijing in October, adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2025-11-18). Senior Japanese official leaves China's Foreign Ministry without any response to media. ecns.cn A senior Japanese foreign ministry official left China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon without responding to any question from the media, CCTV rep…
(2025-11-18). Azerbaijani youth has a passion for Chinese language and culture. ecns.cn The "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition has drawn participants from more than 100 countries worldwide. Among this year's standout contestants was Ravanov Eldar from Azerbaijan, who won the Excellence in Style Award at the global finals.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). UK unveils asylum system overhaul. ecns.cn United Kingdom Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been criticized by members of her party over what has been described as the biggest changes to the country's immigration system since World War II.
(2025-11-18). 16-year-old Chen wins women's 100m with Asian U20 record at China's National Games. ecns.cn Sixteen-year-old sprinter Chen Yujie from China's Zhejiang won the women's 100m in 11.10 seconds with a new Asian U20 record on Monday.
(2025-11-18). Japan bears blame for worsening China ties. ecns.cn In response, Mao, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said on Monday that Takaichi's remarks "seriously contradict the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan".
(2025-11-18). Railway investment up 5.7% in first 10 months. ecns.cn China Railway said it has advanced railway planning and construction this year, accelerated the construction of the national railway network, further enhanced accessibility and coverage, and promoted high-level regional connectivity.
(2025-11-18). 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]…
(2025-11-18). Seoul prioritizes Beijing over Tokyo in naming order. ecns.cn The South Korean government has decided to standardize the official order of naming the three Northeast Asian countries as "South Korea, China, and Japan", a move seen by analysts as an effort to mend relations with China.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). Comicomment: Toxic seeds yield dangerous fruit — Who is to blame? ecns.cn Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of Japan's armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-11-18). Nature: China extends science lead with most high-ranking city hubs. ecns.cn For the first time, Chinese cities account for more than half of the world's top ten scientific research hubs, according to the latest Nature Index supplement, with Beijing retaining its position as the leading global science city — a title it has held since 2016.
(2025-11-18). Games bolster Guangzhou's global sports hub credentials. ecns.cn The ongoing 15th National Games are playing a major role in helping Guangzhou, the Guangdong provincial capital, accelerate its development as an internationally renowned sports hub.
(2025-11-18). Beijing CBD ranks sixth in global attractiveness report. ecns.cn Beijing's Central Business District (CBD) ranked sixth on the 2025 Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report released on Nov 14, making it the highest-ranked CBD in China and second in Asia.
(2025-11-18). China tackles N2O emissions, leading change. ecns.cn Thanks to a governance approach that combines pollution control with climate action, China has seen the growth rate of anthropogenic emissions of nitrous oxide level off and steadily decline since 2013.
(2025-11-17). Standing with trans people in an era of neoliberalism. greenleft.org.au Standing with trans people in an era of neoliberalism | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves U.S. proposal to deploy Gaza stabilization force. haaretz.com Resolution authorizes transitional authority and international stabilization force; Hamas rejects resolution, insists it will not disarm…
(2025-11-18). Israeli Security Officials: Settler Violence Has West Bank on the 'Brink of Explosion'. news.antiwar.com Israeli security officials told Haaretz for a story published on Tuesday that Jewish settler violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has the Palestinian territory on the "brink of explosion" as attacks on Palestinians continue to surge. The report said that the authority of the IDF over settlers has eroded as the settlers have the backing …
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council votes for international force for Gaza. newarab.com 
The There were 13 votes in favour of the text, which US President Trump claimed would lead to "further Peace all over the World," with only Russia and China abstaining ⚪ but no vetoes. | Trump posted on social media that the…
(2025-11-18). UN warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding squeeze. newarab.com 
The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations In its 2026 Global Outlook, the Rome-based WFP said 318 million people were expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse next year, more than double the number in 2019. | But shrinking humanitarian funding means the WFP only pl…
(2025-11-18). Iraq election commission announces final results, PM bloc winner. newarab.com 
(2025-11-18). Migrant workers behind Riyadh metro subjected to decade of abuse. newarab.com 
(2025-11-18). Jordan parliament passes law reinstating conscription. newarab.com 
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II in August announced the reinstatement of conscription ⚪ repealed in 1991 ⚪ to "prepare young men to be ready to serve the country and defend it". | The government then referred the low to parliament for a vote. | Following approval, it is now set to be ratified by the Senate and then sent to the king for approval. | The official Petra news agency…
(2025-11-18). Turkey: black box analysis of cargo plane crash will take months. newarab.com 
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Monday it would take at least two months to reach initial findings and analyse the black box of a Turkish cargo plane that The C-130 cargo aircraft had left
(2025-11-18). Trump U-turn: president urges GOP to release Epstein files. newarab.com 
Trump's post on his Truth Social came after House Speaker Mike Johnson said earlier that he believed a vote on releasing Justice Department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations that Trump had any connection to Epstein's abuse and trafficking of underage…
(2025-11-18). From UNESCO to GEM, Egypt hides a dark side to grand archaeology. newarab.com 
Egypt's one-billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened beside the Pyramids of Giza this month with an air of triumph: drone light shows, televised dignitaries, and costumed performers re-enacting antiquity. The staging felt closer to a masquerade—ancient Egypt rendered as costume drama, scored to a European-style orchestra with little to do with either the ancient or the contemporary nation. | The museum is indeed an accomplishment; its scale is impressive and its displays are fitting for the antiquities they house. However, beneath the spectacle, a more troubling arithmetic hides in plain sight. | T…
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). 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.
(2025-11-18). The universal betrayed: how liberalism lost the world. onlineopinion.com.au Why is liberal democracy so powerless against the rise of Trumpism and the new authoritarian right? Because liberalism itself has hollowed out meaning creating the very vacuum strongmen now fill.
(2025-11-18). Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2025-11-18). Sooner or later, US will end aid to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Laura Loomer has never been subtle about her support for Israel. Just a few months ago, she
(2025-11-18). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-18). White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The White House is rolling out a new executive order that aims to reshape how young people transition out of foster care, opening the door to new public and private partnerships. The order, titled "
(2025-11-18). Philadelphia's Market East corridor is poised for change. Here's what to know. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! There's no dispute. | Philadelphia's Market East corridor has Despite a string of planning studies and millions of dollars in private investment, the roughly mile-long stretch has struggled for decades, even as nearby areas of Center City have thrived. | Earlier this month,…
(2025-11-18). Sports Betting: From Vegas to Our Smartphones. whyy.org With recent news of an FBi investigation into the NBA and mob ties around sports betting, this week on Sports in America, we take a look at how sports gambling went from the smoky parlors of Vegas to a multi-billion dollar industry that we can access from our smartphones.
(2025-11-18). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-11-18). Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family. whyy.org Members of the Sackler family who own The Sackler family must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years. Most of the money is to go to government entities to fight the opioid crisis, which has been linked to 900,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999. | Thousands of victims of the opioid epidemic could…
(2025-11-18). House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files. whyy.org The House is headed towards a vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier When a small bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a petition in July to maneuver around House Speaker Mike Johnson's control of which bills see the House floor, it appeared a longshot effort — especially as Trump urge…
(2025-11-18). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-18). Lawsuit says 'carelessness' and 'negligence' were to blame for January plane crash that killed 8 in Northeast Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The families of two people who were on a The motion was filed on behalf of Raul Meza Arredondo, a pediatrician onboard the aircraft, and Lizeth Murillo Osuna, who was traveling w…
(2025-11-18). After 200 years, Philadelphia's Jefferson University now has a song. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Last year, when Thomas Jefferson University celebrated its bicentennial, university officials realized they had gone 200 years without an alma mater, a song to express pride in the institution. | Today, they rectify that absence with "Jefferson How We Adore Thee." | Jefferson, how we adore thee
| Forging knowledge with industry
| Through years of collaboration,
| All in all, we're shining through. | The song was written by one of Jefferson's employees, Eliz…