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newarab (2025-11-19). What to know about F-35 jet Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia. newarab.com President Donald Trump says he The sale to the Middle Eastern nation, whose top trading partner is China, was reaffirmed Tuesday during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington. | Some in the Republican administration also have been wary that selling the F-35 to Saudi Arabia will upset Israel's qualitative military edge over its ne…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Chinese premier: China willing to expand trade with Mongolia. ecns.cn China is willing to further expand trade volume with Mongolia and explore cooperation in emerging fields such as green energy and the digital economy, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday when meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar in Moscow, Russia.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Iran ready to resume nuclear talks with US: Kharrazi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — The head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says that Iran open to nuclear talks without shifting its conditions.

newarab (2025-11-19). Australia says it would not block Turkey as COP host. newarab.com

Editor (2025-11-19). China-Japan Rift Deepens Over Taiwan Issue As Chinese Diplomat Returns 'Dissatisfied' After Talks. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The ongoing China-Japan dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan is unlikely to fade soon, as the neighbouring countries' attempt at diplomatic talks on …

newarab (2025-11-19). Rafah Museum's ruins spark fight to preserve Palestinian culture. newarab.com The 62-year-old researcher from Gaza founded the first Palestinian heritage museum in Rafah in December 2022. But on October 10, 2023, Israeli occupation forces bombed the museum, destroying it and damaging its collection of traditional Palestinian thobes (embroidered dresses) and historic artefacts, particularly those belonging to the Fellahin (Palestinian peasant farmers) and Bedouin communities. | "The streets were empty, and people were afraid to go out," Suhaila tells Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's sister publication. | "The museum was the first heritage and archaeology building in the Gaza Strip to be…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). New drug used to treat common infection. ecns.cn A new treatment combination for Helicobacter pylori — a common stomach bacterium linked to ulcers and gastritis — based on a domestically developed drug has shown comparable, and in some cases superior, efficacy in eradicating the infection compared with standard therapy, according to recent clinical research.

editor (2025-11-19). The true source of civilization's future is energy wisdom. onlineopinion.com.au Energy wisdom-not energy denial-is the foundation of sustainable civilization. Three industry leaders share their individual thoughts on the state of energy, and then collectively join forces for a powerful conclusion.

____ (2025-11-19). Eviction drive at biggest slum in Bhubaneswar to construct road. devdiscourse.com The Odisha government is carrying out a major eviction drive in Salia Sahi, the largest slum in Bhubaneswar, to pave the way for the construction of a road to decongest traffic on the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan road, officials said on Wednesday.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Strengthening ties with all neighbors Iran's firm policy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that enhancing relations with all neighboring countries remains a definitive policy of the Islamic Republic, following his visit to Qatar and Pakistan.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-11-19). Richard Tice calls neurodivergent kids "overdiagnosed" — he's of course wrong. thecanary.co Deputy leader of Reform, Richard Tice, is attacking disabled people again. This time he's going after disabled kids. At a recent Reform party press conference, Tice irresponsibly asserted that there is a "crisis of over-diagnosis". Tice, who splits his time between the UK and Dubai, was asked how Reform would tackle the SEND crisis, in […] | By

Editor (2025-11-19). Real Wages Have Grown Just Over The Past Year. But They're Still Down Near 2011 Levels. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) New data show wages have risen by a bit more than inflation, but overall real wages are still languishing near 2011 levels.Over the year to September, wages rose 3.4% in …

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance. ecns.cn Leaders and representatives from SCO members, observers and dialogue partners, guests of the host country, as well as leaders of international organizations attended the meeting, which was chaired by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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…

newarab (2025-11-19). Israeli massacre in Lebanon kills 14, as drones target Gaza. newarab.com An Israeli strike on a crowded Palestinian refugee camp in southern The strikes on the Ein Al-Hilweh camp come amid heavy Israeli bombing in southern Lebanon, killing hundreds of people since a ceasefire was announced 27 November 2024. | Hamas denies it has any military installations in

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Tri-colored glazed pottery: embodiment of cultural exchange in China's tang dynasty. ecns.cn Created through a process involving two firings and the application of lead-based glazes, Tang Sancai, meaning tri-colored glazed pottery of China's Tang Dynasty (618-907), embodied the vibrancy and prosperity of its age.

newarab (2025-11-19). Iran increases arrests and executions since war with Israel. newarab.com The pressure on political activists, journalists, dissidents, academics and even non-political inmates in Since the end of the 12-day war that Israel and the United States waged against Iran in June, arrests, summonings and convictions of activists and dissidents have sharply increased. At the same time, in a more alarming trend, the number of executions has reached a new high. | Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, head of the Osl…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Giant pandas Chen Xing, Xiao Yue arrive in Malaysia. ecns.cn A new pair of giant pandas from China, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, landed at Zoo Negara, in Malaysia. After completing quarantine procedures, they will be officially presented to the public.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). AI Boom Under Pressure: Nvidia Earnings in Focus. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets struggled on Wednesday as investor nerves over AI-driven tech valuations weighed on sentiment ahead of Nvidia's earnings report. The Nasdaq fell 1.2% overnight, extending losses for a second day and retreating more than 6% from its late-October record. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also slipped further, while European futures were mixed. In …

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Warning systems aid Fujian fishermen. ecns.cn According to the provincial meteorological department, a comprehensive maritime warning service now provides alerts on waves, storm surges and typhoons to more than 11,000 boat owners.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus, Kazakhstan target $1bn in bilateral trade. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin noted that the agreement to hold the meeting was reached during the recent visit of the Belarusian governmental delegation to Kazakhstan.

____ (2025-11-19). Poland will close Russian consulate in Gdansk, foreign minister says. devdiscourse.com Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Wednesday that he would withdraw consent for the functioning of Russia's last operating consulate in Poland, in Gdansk, in response to last weekend's railway sabotage.

newleftreview (2025-11-19). 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.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 2025 Bihar Assembly to have 11 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com List of Muslim MLAs in Bihar 2025: The newly elected assembly in Bihar will have 11 Muslim MLAs, down by 8 as compared to their tally in the last assembly, the final results of the 2025 state elections announced Friday showed.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). UNSC resolution drafters Ignored UN central role on Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in its statement that the resolution's drafters deliberately disregarded the UN's central role and its prior resolutions on Palestine.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Iran-Iraq eye promoting $20 bn annual trade in 3 years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — An official at Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce has said that the two countries have determined to target annual trade to $20 billion in three years.

newarab (2025-11-19). Hamas denies Israeli claims on strike which killed 13 in Lebanon. newarab.com Hamas has denied Israeli claims that a deadly An Israeli airstrike on Local reports said body parts were scattered at the site of the…

Jemma Nott (2025-11-19). Declassified files expose Chile coup links to Whitlam's Dismissal. independentaustralia.net

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Indonesian ambassador tours Mehr Media Group in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — Indonesia's Ambassador to Iran paid a visit to Mehr Media Group on Tuesday and held talks with the CEO of Mehr Media Group, Mohammad Mehdi Rahmati.

Nicholas Oakes (2025-11-19). International Crimes Tribunal Hands Ousted Bangladeshi PM Death Sentence. moderndiplomacy.eu Groundbreaking Precedent in South Asia: Bangladesh crossed an extraordinary threshold this November when its ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. The verdict, delivered by the country's International Crimes Tribunal, came more than a year after her government's lethal crackdown on a student-led uprising in 2024. It …

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Chinese cities dominate global science hub rankings. ecns.cn The average annual growth rate of loan balances for sci-tech enterprises in the city has reached 20 percent, according to the Wuhan bureau of science and technology innovation.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus calls on UN Human Rights Council to stop targeting states on political grounds. eng.belta.by A representative of the Belarusian delegation noted that the UN Human Rights Council has been and remains an important platform for discussing all aspects of human rights.

newleftreview (2025-11-19). 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.

Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay (2025-11-19). India needs to stop enabling Hasina's media outreach, says Bangladesh Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. globalvoices.org Sheikh Hasina's exile in India deepens diplomatic tensions as Bangladesh heads toward crucial national elections.Global VoicesBangladesh's Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Japan slammed for troublemaking. ecns.cn A financial data board in Tokyo shows Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closing at 48,702.98 on Tuesday, down 1,620.93 points from the previous trading day.Takaichi's remarks "fundamentally damage the political foundation of China-Japan ties, are extremely malicious in nature and impact, and have spurred fury and condemnation among the Chinese people", Mao said.

____ (2025-11-19). Olympic gold medallist Sotomayor to headline Ekamra Sports Literature Festival. devdiscourse.com Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Cuban high jumper Javier Sotomayor will headline Season 7 of the Ekamra Sports Literature Festival (ESLF) to be held here on November 22.

Pavan Kulkarni (2025-11-19). Mali defends sovereignty against a Western-backed "proxy war" by terror groups. peoplesdispatch.org As panic-inducing travel advisories and doomsaying media reports prophesy the fall of Mali to an Al Qaeda affiliate attacking fuel convoys, the government has re-secured supply routes and hosted Mali's first international defense expo in a supposedly besieged capital.

UMMID (2025-11-19). Launched: A New Study to Screen Children for Lead Exposure. ummid.com UK researchers Monday November 17, 2025 launched in Leeds a new study to screen children for lead exposure.

newleftreview (2025-11-19). 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.

David Hencke (2025-11-19). The NHS Is Failing to Meet Waiting Times Targets Despite £3 Billion Investment. bylinetimes.com Health Secretary Wes Streeting's multi-billion spending programme to cut waiting lists, is so far failing to meet its aims and his plans to reform the NHS could end up repeating the failures of other large-scale projects like HS2, a report by MPs has warned. | A report published on Wednesday by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is highly critical of how the £3.24 billion already spent by the Government on cutting waiting lists has failed to meet its own targets. | Instead waiting lists, until last month, have risen since Labour came to power and MPs blame the Government and NHS management fo…

Staff (2025-11-19). Trump's Gaza Colonization Coming To Fruition. consortiumnews.com Colonizers will take over 58 percent of Gaza, the rest will be left in ruins, writes Lee Camp. By Lee Camp Lee Camp & Dangerous Ideas In the increasingly noxious world in which we live, a country can make clear precisely…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-19). Civilian Blood on Ceasefire Lines: Israeli Attack Hits Students in Al-Tiri. english.almanar.com.lb The escalating death toll in Lebanon exposes the falsehood of Zionist propaganda regarding its adherence to the ceasefire. The Zionist enemy has renewed its brutal attacks on Lebanese territory, continuing its violations of the truce. This morning, the enemy targeted the southern town of Yaroun with two artillery shells. In a significant escalation targeting civilians, …

newarab (2025-11-19). Eurovision host Austria backs Israel's participation. newarab.com Austrian national broadcaster ORF, which will host next year's Eurovision, an annual feast of pop music and high camp from around Europe and as far afield as Australia, became embroiled in a dispute over the war in Gaza in 2025 and 2024 and was hit by street protests over Israel's participation. | The national broadcasters of five countries – t…

Editor (2025-11-19). Saudi Arabia Designated 20Th Major Non-NATO Ally By US After Trumpmbs Meeting. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). US, Saudi Arabia ink deals on F-35, nuclear technology. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a series of agreements Tuesday that address a vast array of bilateral issues, from defense to civil nuclear technology.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to Speak on AI at US-Saudi Investment Forum. moderndiplomacy.eu Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are set to take part in a high-profile discussion on artificial intelligence and technology at a U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum in Washington on Wednesday. The event comes a day after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) met with President Donald Trump at the White House. …

newarab (2025-11-19). Mexico rejects Trump's offer of military strikes against cartels. newarab.com Mexico's president on Tuesday ruled out allowing US strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, a day after "It's not going to happen," Mexico's President "He (Trump) has suggested it on various occasions or he has said, 'we offer you a United States military intervention in Me…

Tania Ananda Sulistio (2025-11-19). How Global Student Protests Reshaped Palestinian Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu One country in the world, Palestine, is currently experiencing injustice in terms of human rights by Israel. In the past year, the global community has witnessed protests by students in various countries fighting for Palestinian rights. Activities that should not occur in academic spaces, which are generally reserved for research, lectures, and seminars as symbolic …

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-19). Zionists Are Freaking Out About Losing Control Of The Narrative. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Former Obama speechwriter "We are n…

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Bevan Ramsden (2025-11-19). Pressure mounts on Albanese Government over failure to sign nuclear ban Treaty. independentaustralia.net

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus' grain harvest 99% complete. eng.belta.by Average grain yield (with corn) is 43.6 centners per hectare, 5.5 centners per hectare higher than last year's level.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). China, Germany reach outcomes after discussions. ecns.cn German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng deliver their statements after a high-level meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Nov 17, 2025.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Lukashenko sends professional holiday greetings to Belarusian missile and artillery troops. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed his gratitude to the veterans who dedicated many years of their lives to serving the Fatherland and continue to work with young soldiers, passing on their rich experience and knowledge.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). US, Russia Quietly Shaping New Ukraine Peace Plan: Axios. moderndiplomacy.eu Axios reports that the Trump administration has been secretly drafting a new peace roadmap for ending the Ukraine war. The plan consists of 28 points, modeled on President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal. It covers four pillars: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, wider European security, and the future of U.S. relations with both Russia and …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Pezeshkian emphasizes strengthening of Iran-Oman ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed strong confidence in the enduring and robust relationship between Iran and Oman, emphasizing the deep-rooted ties shared by the two nations.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

newarab (2025-11-19). Turkey court orders cartoonist's release pending trial. newarab.com A Turkish court has ordered the release of cartoonist Pehlevan was released under judicial control that requires him to check in once a week and prohibits him from travelling overseas, the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) group said late Tuesday. | The cartoonist was accused of insulting Erdogan in two social media m…

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Dominican Republic is interested in increasing supplies of Belarusian farms machines, food products. eng.belta.by During the meeting, the parties considered practical steps to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economy. The parties also highlighted the need to intensify the dialogue between the Chambers of Commerce of the two countries and exchange visits of business delegations.

newarab (2025-11-19). Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince. newarab.com Elon Musk joined Musk's attendance could be a sign of reconciliation Musk supported and funded Trump's election last year and became a close adviser to his administrat…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). SCO rejects any unilateral, coercive measures. ecns.cn The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states said on Tuesday that they reject any unilateral and coercive measures that violate international law or impede international cooperation.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). US unemployment rolls swelled btw mid-Sep., mid-Oct. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) —The number of Americans on jobless benefits surged between mid-September and mid-October, govt.'s data showed on Tue., suggesting an elevated unemployment rate in October as an uncertain economic environment discourages hiring.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-11-19). Letter From a British Political Prisoner for Palestine. orinocotribune.com By T. Hoxha — Nov 17, 2025 | Editor's note: Teuta "T" Hoxha is one of the "Filton 24" prisoners currently being held on remand in British jails facing charges relating to direct action carried out against Israeli arms firm Elbit near Bristol in August 2024. She is currently on her second hunger strike, but this piece was written between her first and second hunger strikes. Palestine Action is currently banned under British "anti-terrror" law. | As a prisoner, you learn three things. First, no one tells you anything. Second, you're usually the last to find out information pertaining to yourself. And third, re…

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

newarab (2025-11-19). Aoun calls on investors to return to Lebanon at conference. newarab.com

UMMID (2025-11-19). Pros and Cons of US-Saudi Arabia F-35 Fighters Deal. ummid.com US President Donald Trump has said he is considering Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft's latest American technology.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Busani Ngcaweni (2025-11-19). Hegemonic statecraft as contemporary fascism: dis-membering the world to govern it. peoplesdispatch.org This article is based on a keynote speech delivered by South African scholar Busani Ngcaweni at the 2025 Global South Academic Forum "The Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and…

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus' representative in Istanbul: OSCE PA's autumn meeting was calm and constructive. eng.belta.by An autumn meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is nearly over in Istanbul. Over 50 delegations took part in it. It is remarkable that it was the second meeting missed by the U.S. delegation, which did not go to Istanbul due to the situation in the United States of America.

Bekah Stolhandske McNeel (2025-11-19). How a billionaire's plan to export East Texas groundwater sparked a rural uprising. grist.org The farmers and ranchers who descended on city hall in Jacksonville, Texas, had been told to "leave their pitchforks at the door." While everyone ultimately arrived unarmed, the attendees of the June 19 board meeting of the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District were ready for a fight. | In the hallway outside the boardroom, wives tried to cool their husbands with handheld paper fans that flapped uselessly amid a sea of silver hair — stoic men with sweat-slicked brows beneath weathered cowboy hats, veterans' insignia, and red MAGA ball caps. Near the chamber door, a uniformed officer…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). China driving global express development. ecns.cn China remained the world's largest express delivery market in 2024, accounting for 65 percent of global parcel volume, according to the Global Express Development Report (2025) released on Tuesday in Zhejiang province.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Cooperation with Russia to expand. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang attends the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Expanded Format in Moscow, the capital of Russia, on Tuesday.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Baghaei says Pezeshkian's message to MBS was just bilateral. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry says that President Masoud Pezeshkian's recent written message was just about bilateral relations.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Current situation in China-Japan relations is caused by Takaichi's blatant remarks on Taiwan: FM. ecns.cn The current situation in China-Japan relations is caused by Prime Minister Takaichi's blatant remarks on Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, responding to remarks that relations between the two countries have hit the lowest point in recent years.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). US resolution should not violate Palestinians' rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — Iran's UN Envoy says that the US resolution on Gaza must not be interpreted or implemented in a manner that violates or undermines the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Japan Faces Deadly Blaze: Largest Urban Fire in Nearly 50 Years. moderndiplomacy.eu A massive fire tore through more than 170 buildings in the Saganoseki district of Oita city on Japan's southern coast on Wednesday, claiming one life and injuring at least one person. Military and firefighting helicopters were deployed to battle what is being described as the largest urban blaze in Japan in nearly half a century. …

Susan Price (2025-11-19). 'Until the Sky Falls Quiet' shows the graphic reality of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 'Until the Sky Falls Quiet' shows the graphic reality of Gaza | Susan Price |

UMMID (2025-11-19). Baisi Election 2025 Results Live: Ghulam Sarwar of AIMIM wins by 27,251 votes. ummid.com Ghulam Sarwar of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has won from the Baisi assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). EU's ability to pressure China over Ukraine is limited. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union's ability to pressure China regarding its position on the Ukrainian conflict is limited.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Chinese premier says determination to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia consistent. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China's determination and position to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia have always been consistent.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus' NOC takes part in European Evening of Sport in Brussels. eng.belta.by The event was attended by NOC Secretary General, member of the EOC European Union and International Relations Commission Ksenia Sankovich, and NOC Press Secretary, member of the EOC Communications Commission Polina Ignatenko.

Binoy Kampmark (2025-11-19). Clandestine Cleansing: Al-Majd Europe, Gaza and Israeli Policy. dissidentvoice.org According to its website, the mission of Al-Majd Europe, yet another odd charity organisation operating in the mash and rubble of Gaza, is "dedicated to providing essential humanitarian aid, educational opportunities, and sustainable development projects to Palestinian communities." Leaving little by way of information, the charity was clearly one of the anointed, permitted by the …

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-19). Gaza's Collapsing Hospitals Leave 100,000 Untreated as Crisis Deepens. english.almanar.com.lb The health system in Gaza has collapsed, leaving more than 100,000 wounded people without adequate care and at least 17,000 in urgent need of evacuation abroad, according to Salah Abdel Shafi, the Palestinian ambassador to Vienna. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Ambassador Shafi revealed the staggering scale of the medical catastrophe, stating that "out …

Dave DeCamp (2025-11-19). Trump Designates Saudi Arabia as 'Major Non-NATO Ally' During MbS Visit. news.antiwar.com President Trump announced on Tuesday night that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a "major non-NATO ally" of the US after he and Saudi Crown Prince Mohhamed bin Salman signed a new security pact, dubbed the US-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA). "I'm pleased to announce that we are taking our military cooperation to even greater …

Dave DeCamp (2025-11-19). Ukrainian Military Says It Struck Targets Inside Russia Using US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles. news.antiwar.com The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday that its forces used US-provided ATACMS missiles in strikes on Russian territory, an attack that would require targeting data provided by the US. "The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems to deliver a pinpoint strike on military facilities on Russian territory," the General Staff …

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus' border agency: Over 700 trucks are waiting to enter Poland. eng.belta.by The State Border Committee reported that there were no queues for passenger vehicles at the EU border as of 10.00 in the morning, 19 November.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Fairness and justice in rule of law stressed. ecns.cn In the journey ahead, the nation must focus on improving the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics and pursue greater progress in law-based governance, he said.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Iran frees Marshal-flagged oil tanker Talara, its crew. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — Iran has released the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara and all 21 crew Western media outlets have claimed.

UMMID (2025-11-19). Red alert in Makkah, Madinah as heavy rains lash Two Holy Cities. ummid.com Local weather and meteorological departments have sounded red alert in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah after heavy rains lashed the Two Holy Cities.

____ (2025-11-19). Havanur report a turning point for social justice struggle in Karnataka: Jairam Ramesh. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday marked 50 years of the Backward Classes Commission report, submitted by L G Havanur, and said it was "hugely transformative", with "great national impact". Havanur had chaired the commission and submitted its report to the then Karnataka chief minister, Devraj Urs on November 19, 1975.

Dave DeCamp (2025-11-19). Israeli Troops Kill at Least Two More Palestinians in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it killed two Palestinians in southern Gaza as it continues to launch attacks in the Strip despite the US-backed ceasefire deal. The IDF claimed that the two Palestinians crossed the "yellow line," the boundary separating the Israeli-occupied side of Gaza from the rest of the Strip. In one …

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Japan totally unqualified to seek permanent seat on UN Security Council: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Tuesday that Japan is "totally unqualified to seek a permanent seat" on the UN Security Council, according to media reports.

Editor (2025-11-19). When Did Kissing Evolve And Did Humans And Neanderthals Get Off With Each Other? New Research. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If I asked you to imagine your dream snog, chances are it wouldn't be with aNeanderthal; burly and hirsute as they may be. However, my team's new researchsuggests that …

____ (2025-11-19). Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences. devdiscourse.com Slovakia wants NATO to boost air defences in the country, on its eastern flank, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said after a meeting with the military alliance's chief. Fico, in talks in Bratislava with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, also defended Slovakia's plans to decide on its own pace and structure of defence spending in the years ahead as most NATO members lift investment into defence.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-11-19). Black Alliance for Peace: Asia-Pacific News Update. orinocotribune.com

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Editor (2025-11-19). From Cristiano Ronaldo To Elon Musk & Tim Cook – Here's Who Attended Donald Trump's Dinner With Saudi Crown Prince. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The lavish White House dinner, hosted by US President Donald Trump for the visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Tuesday, featured a star-studded guest list that …

Staff (2025-11-19). Sheinbaum Rebuffs Trump After He Threatens to Bomb Mexico, Colombia. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Would I launch attacks against Mexico to stop drug trafficking? I have no problem with that," he

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Russia Says Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made ATACMS at Voronezh. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's defence ministry says Ukrainian forces launched four U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles at the southern Russian city of Voronezh.Ukraine confirmed on Tuesday that it had used ATACMS against military targets inside Russia, calling the strikes a "significant development." Kyiv received ATACMS in 2023, but was initially restricted to using them only on Ukrainian territory, parts of …

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarusian enterprises featured at UzProdExpo in Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by Belarus is showcasing a collective exposition at the international food industry exhibition UzProdExpo, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Center for .

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Australia Says It Won't Block Turkey's COP31 Bid. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia and Turkey both applied in 2022 to host next year's COP31 climate summit. UN rules don't allow joint hosting, and the decision must be unanimous within the "Western Europe and Others Group." Pacific nations have been backing Australia's bid, hoping to spotlight climate finance and rising sea-level threats. Despite this, neither Australia nor Turkey …

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). The 'Ningbo Bang' sets sail once more. ecns.cn Since the modern era, a great number of people from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, have ventured beyond their hometown to pursue industrial development and commerce. Over time, they have formed a globally active business community with deep affection for the motherland.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Leonid meteor shower lights up night sky in China's Xizang. ecns.cn Yamdrok Tso Lake, which means "the emerald lake of the upper pasture", sits at an altitude of 4,441 meters, and is revered as one of the three holy lakes in Xizang. In recent days, the Leonid meteor shower reached its peak, with about 15 meteors visible per hour.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Diplomatic Dispute Spurs China to Ban Japanese Seafood. moderndiplomacy.eu China has informed Japan that it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, Kyodo and NHK reported on Wednesday, escalating a growing diplomatic dispute between the two Asian powers. Earlier this year, Beijing had partially eased restrictions that were imposed following Tokyo's 2023 decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the …

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus, Greece play out goalless draw in final FIFA World Cup qualifier. eng.belta.by In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what was considered their home game, Belarus played out a goalless draw with Greece.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus presents updated resolution on combating human trafficking at UN. eng.belta.by The draft resolution was co-sponsored by around 40 countries, including Venezuela, Vietnam, Qatar, Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, Laos, Nicaragua, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

GREG (2025-11-19). Labor Movement Cheers As House Members Force Vote To Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights. portside.org Labor Movement Cheers As House Members Force Vote To Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights |

newarab (2025-11-19). Algeria says willing to back 'mediation' over Western Sahara. newarab.com

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Egypt. eng.belta.by The Belarusian president noted the Egyptian president's personal contribution to strengthening regional stability and achieving diplomatic solutions to the most complex crisis issues in the Middle East and Africa.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

Abdul Rahman (2025-11-19). Sheikh Hasina accuses Bangladeshi court of bias, says death sentence is politically motivated. peoplesdispatch.org Hasina had resigned and left the country following months-long violent protests against her government's policies in which hundreds of people, mostly students, were killed in July-August 2024.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). New growth opportunities seen in Sino-Thai relations. ecns.cn The state visit to China by Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua signifies that the friendship between the two countries is growing stronger, analysts say, noting it will help strengthen cooperation in emerging sectors such as green energy and digital products, alongside traditional areas.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). China, Germany hold 4th high-level financial dialogue. ecns.cn German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng deliver their statements after a high-level meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, November 17, 2025.

Dan M. Ford (2025-11-19). Boycott of G20 is shortsighted and hurts US just as much. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 22, South Africa will welcome heads of state and their advisors from the Group of 20 (G20) countries to Johannesburg for the organization's annual

Staff (2025-11-19). Far-Right Poised to Win Chile's Election: How Fear and "Iron Fist" Politics Conquered the Post-2019 Uprising. orinocotribune.com By Alejandro Kirk — Nov 16, 2025 | Five years after mass protests nearly toppled Chile's neoliberal order, the country's November 16 election looks set to crown a far-right president from among three German-descended Pinochet admirers. With security hysteria drowning out economic concerns despite Chile being Latin America's safest country, even the Communist-backed frontrunner promises an "iron fist" against migrants and indigenous Mapuche—while suicide rates double homicides and 80% of workers drown in debt from their own pension funds. | "Dankeschà∂n..!" presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei sai…

UMMID (2025-11-19). '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.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Chinese Zhang Lingling elected as judge of UN Appeals Tribunal. ecns.cn Zhang Lingling of China was elected judge of the UN Appeals Tribunal with the most votes among all candidates following her recommendation by the UN Internal Justice Council. Her seven-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.

Paul Budde (2025-11-19). Lessons from Optus and the political risks of relying on LEO satellite technology. independentaustralia.net

corinna barnard (2025-11-19). Craig Murray: How Britain Can Lose Its UN Veto. consortiumnews.com The U.S. abuse of its veto power at the U.N. to continue the Gaza genocide has intensified interest in cracking open the structure of the Security Council. Here's the tool. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk Scottish Independence is an extremely attractive…

Staff (2025-11-19). President Maduro to Trump: Choose Dialogue, Not Escalation. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro reiterates a core principle of his government's foreign policy: diplomacy is the only effective path for mutual understanding between sovereign nations, and sustained dialogue is the necessary road to achieving truth and lasting peace. | The diplomatic overture comes at a moment of significant geopolitical tension, defined by a formidable U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean Sea, a move that the Venezuelan government has repeatedly condemned as a direct and unacceptable threat. | A call for dialogue in a time of threats
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_____ (2025-11-19). Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists. Soran Rashid

newarab (2025-11-19). Trump says designating Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally. newarab.com US President "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them," Trump said. | "And I'm just telling you now for the first time, because they wanted to keep a little secret for…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, November 19.

Editor (2025-11-19). Japanese Anime Breaks Record. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | The latest installment of the Japanese animated blockbuster | Demon Slayer, titled Demon Slayer: Endless Fortress, has made | history by becoming the first Japanese film to gross …

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). BelCCI, Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies to step up business ties. eng.belta.by "We invite you to think about organizing an exhibition of the economic potential of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Belarus at premises of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone," the BelCCI deputy chairwoman stressed.

Sana Khan (2025-11-19). Air India Seeks China's Xinjiang Airspace as Losses Surge. moderndiplomacy.eu Air India is urging the Indian government to negotiate access to a sensitive Chinese military airspace corridor over Xinjiang to shorten long-haul routes.The request comes after Pakistan shut its airspace to Indian carriers in late April, forcing Air India to take lengthy detours. The airline is already struggling with reputational and operational pressures following a …

newleftreview (2025-11-19). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?

____ (2025-11-19). Power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant power is restored, Russian management says. devdiscourse.com One of the external power lines to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine was restored on Wednesday, the Russian-installed management said in a statement. The nuclear plant, Europe's largest, has been under Russian control since March 2022, when Russian forces overran much of southeastern Ukraine. It is not currently producing electricity but relies on external power to keep the nuclear material cool and avoid the risk of a meltdown.

Editor (2025-11-19). Violent Extremists Wield Words As Weapons. New Study Reveals 6 Tactics They Use. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Words are powerful tools. Violent extremists know this well, often choosing their phrasing extremely carefully to build loyalty among their followers. When wielded just …

____ (2025-11-19). PM2.5 poses new challenge for Arthritis patients, NCR docs report seasonal spike in pain. devdiscourse.com As the national capital enters its harsh winter phase with plunging temperatures and thickening smog, physicians are sounding the alarm on a dual threat to joint health.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-19). Iran, Malaysia have favorable cooperation in culture field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) — In an Interview with Mehr News Agency, the Malaysian ambassador to Iran praised Tehran's Diplomatic Women's Charity Bazaar and highlighted that Tehran and Kuala Lumpur have encouraging cooperation in the field of culture. | .

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

UMMID (2025-11-19). 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.

_____ (2025-11-19). Amid the loss of war, this media center stands by Gaza's free press. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Staff

newleftreview (2025-11-19). 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.

Sophie Hurwitz (2025-11-19). Can Mamdani supercharge New York's clean energy revolution? grist.org On one of the first chilly nights of fall, union members, Democratic Socialists, scientists, and teachers filed into the pews of a Brooklyn church for what they called the "People's Hearing for Public Renewables." Zohran Mamdani — fresh off winning his Democratic primary, and expected to become the next mayor of New York City — wasn't there, but he loomed over the festivities Many in the crowd believed they were on the verge of finally gaining an ally with the power to help achieve their longstanding goal: A New York almost entirely powered by publicly owned and regulated renewable energy. | New Yo…

Alex Dryden (2025-11-19). Irrational exuberance: What to watch for when the AI bubble bursts. asiatimes.com The global investment frenzy around AI has seen companies valued at trillions of dollars and eye-watering projections of how it will boost economic productivity. But in recent weeks, the mood has begun to shift. Investors and CEOs are now openly questioning whether the enormous costs of building and running AI systems can really be justified …

cameron orr (2025-11-19). The fight against fascism is the fight for peace. cpusa.org The following address was given on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 by Joe Sims at the conclusion of the CPUSA's Peace Conference 2.0: "Driven by Justice — United for Peace." It has been edited for style, clarity, and length. | We're in an electoral season now, beginning with last Tuesday's local elections. It will last until the midterms next year. During this season, bringing pressure to bear on elected officials — delegations to meet members of Congress, letters, petitions, campaigns, sit-ins, etc. — is extremely important. As we keep saying, it's imperative to keep the pressure on. | And while I'm on…

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Japan should retract its wrongful remarks, seriously act to honor its commitment to China: FM. ecns.cn Japan should approach history and relations with China in a responsible way, stop crossing the line and playing with fire, retract the wrongful remarks and seriously act to honor Japan's commitment to China, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing on Monday.

newarab (2025-11-19). Texas brands US Muslim rights organisation as 'terrorist group'. newarab.com The governor of Texas on Tuesday blacklisted two Muslim groups as terrorist organisations, including Greg Abbott, the Republican governor, also blacklisted "Today, I designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist an…

newarab (2025-11-19). WHO to shed over 2,000 jobs by mid-2026, document shows. newarab.com U.S. President Donald Trump's administration Washington is by far the U.

independentaustralia.net (2025-11-19). Protecting Australians' data: Modern approaches. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Japan blasted for troublemaking, military buildup. ecns.cn Liu Jinsong (right), director-general of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Department of Asian Affairs, talks with Masaaki Kanai, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, in Beijing on Tuesday, when they held consultations.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-19). Belarus U21 fall to Denmark in 2027 Euro qualifier. eng.belta.by Belarus U21 started their match against Denmark in Gori, Georgia, with a narrow 0-1 defeat.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). 'Group-style' aid program transforming healthcare in Xizang. ecns.cn More than 2,400 specialist doctors have been sent to the Xizang autonomous region since 2015 under a "group-style" medical assistance program, a decade-long initiative that officials say has dramatically improved healthcare quality and saved countless lives.

newleftreview (2025-11-19). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-11-19). Police target rumors in cyberspace. ecns.cn Under China's laws and regulations governing cyberspace information, online platform operators bear clear responsibility for monitoring, verifying and preventing the spread of false information, Liu said.

editor (2025-11-19). The Taliban are erasing women from public life. onlineopinion.com.au The call by many heads of state to end human rights violations often rings hollow as the violators in so many countries continue to commit such crimes with impunity.

_____ (2025-11-19). Bomb attack damages independent media outlet's headquarters in Colombia. cpj.org/feed/atom/

_____ (2025-11-19). Belarus court sentences 4 journalists to years of house arrest. CPJ Staff

____ (2025-11-19). PM Modi conducts roadshow in Coimbatore, party workers, people shower flowers, give him grand welcome. devdiscourse.com

_____ (2025-11-19). CPJ, partners call on UN Working Group to issue opinion on imprisoned Russian journalist. CPJ Staff

____ (2025-11-19). Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, key accused in murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, lands in Delhi after being deported from the US. devdiscourse.com

_____ (2025-11-19). Georgia upholds Mzia Amaglobeli's 2-year prison sentence. CPJ Staff

Alex Thurston (2025-11-19). Militants' blockade of Mali capital is a test for the US. responsiblestatecraft.org

_____ (2025-11-19). Israeli journalist faces threats after reporting alleged sexual abuse of prisoner. CPJ Staff

____ (2025-11-19). Gangster Anmol Bishnoi lands in Delhi: Officials. devdiscourse.com

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-19). Lebanese Health Ministry: One martyred, 11 wounded in the Israeli occupation airstrike on a car in the town of Al-Tiri, Bint Jbeil district. english.almanar.com.lb

_____ (2025-11-19). China upholds harsh 7-year prison sentence for journalist Dong Yuyu on spy charges. CPJ Staff

Staff (2025-11-19). Ciberseguridad: Un aliado imprescindible en los tiempos actuales. cubadebate.cu Con énfasis en la participación social y en la necesidad de fortalecer la cultura de prevención en el entorno digital, este martes la Mesa Redonda dedicó su espacio a la IV Jornada Nacional de Ciberseguridad, que se celebrará en Cuba del 20 al 30 de noviembre, organizada por el Ministerio de Comunicaciones (Mincom).

Staff (2025-11-19). La Evolución de la Comunicación en la nueva Época : Del Fuego a la Inteligencia Cuántica. cubadebate.cu A lo largo de la historia, nuestra especie ha sido definida por una necesidad innata: comunicarnos. Cada salto en esta evolución no ha sido solo un cambio tecnológico, sino una transformación radical de nuestra conciencia, nuestra sociedad y nuestra realidad. Hoy, estamos al borde del mayor salto desde la invención de la palabra hablada.

Staff (2025-11-19). Cuba conmemora 50 aniversario de la independencia de Angola y de relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas naciones. cubadebate.cu En un acto conmemorativo celebrado en Cuba, se rindió homenaje por el 50 aniversario de la independencia de la República de Angola y por medio siglo de relaciones diplomáticas ininterrumpidas entre ambos países.

Staff (2025-11-19). Ballet Español de Cuba en China: sumando ciudades en el mapa artístico. cubadebate.cu No es por azar que el Ballet Español de Cuba, dirigido por el maestro Eduardo Veitía atraiga al público de la República Popular de China, en cualquier rincón que se presente, por lejano que este se encuentre… Hay toda una experiencia de presentaciones a lo largo de la hermosa y cambiante geografía del denominado gigante asiático, desde el 2019 acá, amén de la calidad de los espectáculos.

newarab (2025-11-19). Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing. newarab.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a red carpet welcome from President Donald Trump on Tuesday, on Trump laid on a noisy military flypast featuring F-35 stealth fighters that Washington will sell to Riyadh as the de facto Saudi ruler arrived at the White House. | Cannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the Saudi prince as Trump doubles down on Washington's burgeoning alliance ⚪ and his own personal bond ⚪ wit…

Dean Henderson (2025-11-18). CIA Behind "Gen Z" Protests Worldwide? globalresearch.ca What do you get when you combine a ban on social media with a pro-Chinese or pro-Indian socialist government?

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Iran, Jordan FMs discuss region, ties, IAEA BoG meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan, discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments in a telephone call Tuesday.

Chris Walker (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… |

Aseel Saleh (2025-11-18). Israel attacks UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and builds illegal wall within its borders. peoplesdispatch.org The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon ( The peacekeeping mission clarified that its personnel escaped the offensive unharmed, after asking the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) to stop the assault through liaison channels. | The UNIFIL considered the incident, which marks the third Israeli attack on its troops in the last three months, a serious violation of <...

Staff (2025-11-18). The UN Has Voted to Put the Occupation of Iraq in Charge of Gaza. davidswanson.org 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 …

Editor (2025-11-18). Ukraine Is Entering The Danger Zone: Will NATO, The US Intervene? menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) | Ukraine is now entering the danger zone. Its army is running out of men and material, and worse than that, important parts of the army are trapped by Russian forces. This …

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2025-11-18). Ecuador Votes To Reject Foreign Military Bases. popularresistance.org The Donald Trump administration is trying to expand the presence of the US military across Latin America, in an attempt to forcibly impose Washington's hegemony in the region. | The people of Ecuador just delivered a major blow to Trump's aggressive Latin America strategy. More than three-fifths of Ecuadorians voted to reject a change to their progressive constitution, which would have allowed the Pentagon to establish US military bases in their territory. Ecuador is currently governed by a right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, who is a key regional ally of Trump.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Diplomatic ladies attend charity bazaar in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Diplomatic Ladies Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a three-day charity bazaar in Tehran to benefit the needy nationals of Iran.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Lukashenko approves plan on drafting legislative acts in 2026. eng.belta.by While shortlisting the bills, the society's real need for addressing corresponding relations and the priority of their legislative regulation were taken into account.

Staff (2025-11-18). Talk World Radio: Greg Mello on Nuclear Testing, Disarmament, and the Trump Problem. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about the damage that's done when Donald Trump opens his mouth or uses social media, in this case to make confused and ignorant utterances about nuclear …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Esmaeili wins Iran's first gold at Greco-Roman: 2025 Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Saeid Esmaeili seized a gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.

Editor (2025-11-18). 3 Potential Matches WWE Could Add To Survivor Series 2025 Following RAW. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Survivor Series 2025 card may expand with fresh rivalries and title defenses teased on RAW and SmackDown.The tension between Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa has escalated over the …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-18). Hezbollah 2024 War Log (Day 57): Fighters Intensify Guided-Missile Strikes, Hit "Golani Brigade" Command HQ. english.almanar.com.lb Recalling the 2024 war log, Hezbollah's Military Media on Friday unveiled new details from the fifty-seventh day of the Israeli offensive against Lebanon. During this phase, Resistance fighters intensified their ground and cross-border operations, marking significant advances amid the ongoing Israeli assault. These revelations form part of the "Formidable in Might" documentary series—an episodic production …

newarab (2025-11-18). Six UK activists on trial over attack on Israel's Elbit factory. newarab.com

C.J. Polychroniou (2025-11-18). Trump's Environmental Policy Is Determined to "Make America Poisoned Again" truthout.org In 2020, Noam Chomsky raised eyebrows by declaring Donald Trump "the worst criminal in human history" on account of the fact that, as president of the most powerful nation in the world, he was pursuing environmental policies that would lead to the destruction of "organized life on earth." That statement was made during Trump's first presidency. The second Trump presidency is now much worse. |

Victoria Fielding (2025-11-18). Liberals and News Corp in lock-step with interests of climate denying billionaires. independentaustralia.net

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Iran FM delivers written message to Kuwaiti counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador in Kuwait delivered a written message from Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to Kuwait's foreign minister, addressing human rights issues and bilateral concerns.

Johnathan Tillman (2025-11-18). Hoopin', Hollerin', And The Continued Disrespect Of Black Women. newsone.com Source: | Megan Pete and Klay Thompson have officially been together for a few months. After making their relationship public over the last summer. | Thompson, 35, is in his 13th season in the NBA overall and his second with the Dallas Mavericks. He spent the first 11 years with the Golden State Warriors, where he was a five-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion. | Thompson is

Tiffany Hamilton (2025-11-18). Indiana Man Who Fatally Shot Housekeeper Entering Wrong Home Charged With Manslaughter. newsone.com Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | The heartbreaking killing of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at the wrong address in Whitestown, Indiana, has now resulted in a criminal charge that prosecutors say is not only appropriate, but necessary. |

Joe Maniscalco, Work-Bites. (2025-11-18). Could The Starbucks 'Red Cup Rebellion' Turn Into Something More? popularresistance.org Starbucks baristas launched their "Red Cup Rebellion" this past week in more than 40 cities across the country promising to escalate the walkout until it becomes the "largest, longest strike in company history." | Hard-pressed baristas struggling on poverty wages are demanding a fair contract and a resolution to a slew of unfair labor practice charges levied against the Seattle-based conglomerate. | But the walkout and rally outside the 325 Lafayette Avenue Starbucks in Brooklyn on Nov. 13 might've had the makings of something more, too—at least at some point.

Abul Rizvi (2025-11-18). Canberra sidesteps transparency by leaving thousands of visas off the books. independentaustralia.net

J.S. O'Keefe (2025-11-18). Five Marksmen Carefully Selected. dissidentvoice.org "I always aim four-five inches away from the body. That way I know that I couldn't not have possibly pump the lead into the poor bastard." "I aim at him but swing the muzzle to the right as I squeeze the trigger. If the lieutenant or the sergeant notice, I explain that I always flinch …

Zack Linly (2025-11-18). Federal Judge Says Inexperienced Prosecutor In James Comey Case May Have Misled Grand Jury To Get Indictment. newsone.com Last month,

Qassam Muaddi (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… |

Joe Jurado (2025-11-18). Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment In Memphis. newsone.com Source: Brett Carlsen / Getty | The Trump administration faces yet another legal setback after a Tennessee judge blocked a National Guard deployment in Memphis. |

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Ian Proud (2025-11-18). Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org The

APR editor (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…

eng.belta.by (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.

Pip Hinman (2025-11-18). Join the Rising Tide against coal. greenleft.org.au Join the Rising Tide against coal | Pip Hinman |

infobrics (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…

Tamara Davison (2025-11-18). After Two Years of Genocide, Cancer Patients and Survivors in Gaza Fear the Worst. progressive.org Without access to treatment or monitoring, Palestinians living with cancer in Gaza face a significant risk of its recurrence or progression.

Editor (2025-11-18). Who Will Replace Jerome Powell As Next Fed Chair? Donald Trump Says 'I Think I Already Know My Choice'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he thinks he already knows his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair who would replace Jerome Powell.Trump made the remarks …

Hanjin Lew, Jio Lew (2025-11-18). What the east-up view means for Indo-Pacific regional stability. asiatimes.com General Xavier T. Brunson's recent article, "The East-Up Map: Revealing Hidden Strategic Advantages in the Indo-Pacific" has quickly become a major point of discussion in South Korea. In the article, the commander of all US forces on the peninsula argues that South Korea has long been trapped by what he calls the traditional "north-up" perspective. …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). SCO members declare opposition to West's anti-Iran policies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have stressed their commitment to strengthening interaction and coordination, while opposing the West's anti-Iran actions over its nuclear issue.

Steve Topple (2025-11-18). BREAKING: 20% of the internet is down thanks to Cloudfare outage. thecanary.co On Tuesday 18 November at around 11: 30am, around 20% of the entire internet went offline for the UK. This was due to a problem with Cloudfare — one of the largest hosting sites on the planet. The outage then rapidly spread across the world. Internet down thanks to Cloudfare Cloudflare's exact number of hosted websites […] | By

Dave DeCamp (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, …

Editor (2025-11-18). One Nation's Surge Continues In Redbridge Poll, But Labor Dominant. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) One Nation surges to a new record 18% in a federal Redbridge poll as the Coalition falls to 24%, but Labor dominates with 38%. In Victoria, the final poll of Brad …

Editor (2025-11-18). Roblox Set To Start Checking People's Ages. But It Will Need To Do More To Keep Kids Safe. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers talking with adults.In …

Rashon Venable (2025-11-18). Trump's Dangerous War on Drugs. progressive.org Whenever we have waged a war against another country with the pretense of drugs, it has spilled over into the lives of Americans.

Mark Taliano (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 …

Jason Ditz (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 …

Exile Hub (2025-11-18). Healing as resistance: Activist dreams of promoting mental health awareness in Myanmar. globalvoices.org

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Iran's women's futsal defeat New Zealand in friendly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran defeated New Zealand 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines.

Pacific Media Watch (2025-11-18). Samoa editor says media freedom under attack in response to PM's ban. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist The editor of Samoa's only daily newspaper barred on Monday from accessing the Prime Minister's press conferences says media freedom in Samoa is under attack. Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt "temporarily" banned the Samoa Observer from engagements with him and his ministers. In a statement, La'aulialemalietoa said…

infobrics (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.

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Belarus MFA hosts Scientific Advisory Council meeting. eng.belta.by The 9th meeting of the Scientific Advisory Council on International Law at the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs took place on 18 November under the chairmanship of Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta.

newarab (2025-11-18). Exclusive: Gaza man paid $6,000 for 'suspect' South Africa trip. newarab.com

newarab (2025-11-18). Iraq down UAE in World Cup qualifying with Al-Ammari penalty. newarab.com Iraq scored a penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time to claim a dramatic 2-1 home win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and secure a 3-2 aggregate playoff victory over their neighbours that keeps the country's Amir Al-Ammari struck from the spot to take Graham Arnold's side into March's intercontinental playoffs in front of a packed-out Basra International Stadium. | The winner came after substitute Mohanad Ali had headed in a 66th-minute equaliser for the Iraqis, who had gone be…

Peoples Dispatch (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.

Crypto Cranium (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. …

APR editor (2025-11-18). Minister Moutchou ends New Caledonia visit political announcements, no new financial pledge. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French minister for overseas NaàØma Moutchou left New Caledonia at the weekend after a 5-day stay, with an announcement regarding a re-scheduled referendum-like consultation on a project for the French Pacific territory's political future — but few pledges regarding further French commitment to tackle a dire…

infobrics (2025-11-18). Germany tries to offload to Brazil armored vehicles Ukraine has rejected. infobrics.org Brazil should look to Russia as an example of self-reliance and innovation.

newarab (2025-11-18). US lawmakers vote for Epstein files release after Trump U-turn. newarab.com US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for The president had put allies in Congress under intense pressure not to make the material public, but the Republican leader threw in the towel over the weekend as it became clear that much of his party was poised to defy him. | The House of Representatives approved the…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Hamas, PIJ reject UN Res. for not meeting Palestinian demands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Hamas and Islamic Jihad reject the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, saying it imposes international guardianship, undermines Palestinian sovereignty, and seeks to fulfill the occupation's goals under a new framework.

Edward Curtin (2025-11-18). Mechanical Mikey and the Theater of War. dissidentvoice.org If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood/Come gurgling from the froth-corrupted lungs . . . . My friend, you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory, / The old lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori [It is a sweet and fitting thing …

Kit Klarenberg (2025-11-18). Court Filing Exposes 9/11 Coverup. globalresearch.ca This year's anniversary of 9/11 passed without mainstream mention. Almost two-and-a-half decades on, the media appears to have lost all interest in that fateful, world-changing day. | This is despite the April 2023 release of a bombshell court filing by the …

Pablo Meriguet (2025-11-18). Gen-Z protests in Mexico or coordinated chaos? peoplesdispatch.org Is Mexico the next country to see a youth anti-government uprising? It seems that some would like it to be. On November 15 in Mexico City, thousands of demonstrators, estimates vary on how many participated, took to the streets to protest against the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. T…

Julian McBride (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 …

JUDY (2025-11-18). Why MAGA Is Obsessed With Epstein ‚àí and Why the Files Are Unlikely To Dent Loyalty to Trump. portside.org Why MAGA Is Obsessed With Epstein ‚àí and Why the Files Are Unlikely To Dent Loyalty to Trump |

Stephen Sefton (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.

Drago Bosnic (2025-11-18). Venezuela: Is the U.S. Preparing to Wage an Invasion? What is the Pretext? globalresearch.ca The warmongers in Washington DC

Jason Ditz (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 …

newarab (2025-11-18). Rival Libya parliaments agree to 'unified' development programme. newarab.com Representatives from Libya, a significant oil producer, is divided between administrations in the west and east that have not had a unified budget in more than a decade. | The Central Bank of Libya did not give details of the programme, but development spending has historically been a major conduit for the billions of dollars in oil revenues the rival administrations h…

Dave DeCamp (2025-11-18). Ecuadorians Vote Against Housing US Military Bases. news.antiwar.com Ecuadorians voted in a referendum on Sunday and rejected measures that would have allowed the US to establish military bases in Ecuador, a blow to the Pentagon's plans to increase its military presence in the region. About 60% of Ecuadorians rejected the return of foreign military bases to the country. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who …

Michelle Pini (2025-11-18). Sussan Ley says Coalition has always been committed to Net Zero renewables. independentaustralia.net

Iain Overton (2025-11-18). UK Government Flouted Own Rules Designed to Stop Gaza Intelligence Harming Palestinian Civilians. bylinetimes.com The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) holds no human-rights risk assessments, ministerial approvals or internal guidance relating to British intelligence-sharing with Israel, despite there having been over 600 RAF intelligence-gathering flights over Gaza, Byline Times can reveal. | The disclosure, revealed through a Freedom of Information request by Byline Times, raises questions about whether the United Kingdom applied its own intelligence-sharing safeguards while operating over a warzone marked by mass civilian deaths and credible allegations of genocide. | Over 600 of RAF Shadow R1 intell…

JUDY (2025-11-18). Social Strikes: Goals and Tactics. portside.org Social Strikes: Goals and Tactics |

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-18). Lebanon: Dozens Martyred, Injured in Israeli Strike on Ain Al-Hilweh Palestinian Refugee Camp. english.almanar.com.lb Dozens of people were martyred or injured on Tuesday night in an Israeli attack on Ain Al-Hiweh Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Lebanese Health Ministry announced that the number of martyrs reached 13, as it said that dozens others were injured. Al-Manar correspondent said Israeli drones struck at 21: 20 on …

newarab (2025-11-18). Iraq votes, but who governs? The post-election bargaining begins. newarab.com

Chris Walker (2025-11-18). Trump Tells McDonald's Owners US Is in a "Golden Age" — the Stats Say Otherwise. truthout.org During a speech on Monday, President Donald Trump continued to dismiss Americans' concerns about affordability, instead claiming that the U.S. is witnessing a "golden age" of prosperity under his tenure. In remarks before McDonald's franchise owners gathered in Washington, D.C., Trump said that he has "normalized" inflation, and gave a glowing report of the economy under his watch. In fact… |

Andrew Gordan (2025-11-18). America's AI giants surging strong and swift into India. asiatimes.com In 2025, US artificial intelligence (AI) giants have taken the Indian market by storm, seeking to capture its large consumer base, tap its deep reservoir of tech talent and make critical inroads with policymakers. This flurry of activity offers a fascinating case study of American AI firms' efforts to expand their global footprint, but also …

Jamie Driscoll (2025-11-18). Opinion polls are useful but they're not a crystal ball. thecanary.co For a Roman general about to commit to battle, every piece of intelligence was vital. Rather than blindly attack or retreat, he asked the gods. More specifically, he got a professional augur to open a cage with chicken in, throw some bread at it, and watch how the chicken ate it. Then, you see, he […] | By

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Iran beat Thailand at IFCPF Asia-Oceania. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's national seven-a-side football team advanced to the semi-finals of IFCPF Asia-Oceania with a 3-1 victory over Thailand in Group B.

Peter Koenig (2025-11-18). The Gaza Massacre — A New Dimension. globalresearch.ca Are the heavy rains in Gaza geoengineered? | In November 2025, Gaza has experienced heavier than usual rainstorms leading to widespread tent flooding in camps housing displaced families. | Civil defense officials in Gaza have issued distress calls, highlighting the urgent humanitarian …

Leon Hadar (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 …

Ahmed Adel (2025-11-18). Dangerous Crossroads: The EU Is Preparing for "New Big War Against Russia" ? Warning of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. globalresearch.ca European countries are not only sabotaging United States Donald Trump's efforts to resume negotiations with Moscow, but are also actively encouraging further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. In the end, besides the Ukrainians, it is the European Union that …

Chris Hedges, Peace & Planet News. (2025-11-18). Join Us In Italy To Support The Nationwide Strike Against Israel. popularresistance.org Western nations will do nothing to halt Israel's ongoing slaughter of Palestinians. They will do nothing to alleviate the hunger and disease that is decimating Palestinians in Gaza. Our nations have been, and remain, full partners in the genocide. They will remain partners until the genocide reaches its grim conclusion. | Unless we stop them. | At least 242 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israel since the "ceasefire" was announced. The first major ceasefire breach led to Israeli airstrikes that killed more than 100 Palestinians, including 46 children, and wounded 150 others.

Paul Schrag (2025-11-18). Another (beautiful?) unique piece. anabaptistworld.org Mosaic's split from MC USA feels different from others for a couple of reasons.

Stavroula Pabst (2025-11-18). Booming tech market wants govt intervention for 'national security'. responsiblestatecraft.org Authors of a new

Editor (2025-11-18). 'Quiet, Piggy'-Enraged Donald Trump Shuts Down Female Reporter For Asking Him About Epstein Files Watch Video. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump, infamous for his personal attacks on female journalists, has done it again – this time, he shut down a Bloomberg News correspondent with Quite, Piggy …

Chris Walker (2025-11-18). Trump-Backed Congressional Maps in Texas Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander. truthout.org A panel of federal judges from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that newly enacted congressional maps drawn by Texas Republicans are a racial gerrymander, diluting the voting strength of Black and Latinx voters in the state. The ruling is a huge blow to Republicans at both the state and federal levels, including President Donald Trump, who had hoped the new maps would help in… |

Zack Linly (2025-11-18). DHS Posts Video Claiming It's A 'Lie' That America Is A 'Nation Of Immigrants'. newsone.com

Editor (2025-11-18). Saudi Crown Prince Vows To Pursue Peace With Israel And Iran In Historic Talks With Trump. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaama Press) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, committed to pursuing peace with Israel, Iran, and the broader region, while …

Nathan Spears (2025-11-18). Top Social Media Trends Marketers Should Watch in 2025. thecanary.co We can all agree that keeping up with social media means operating at breakneck speed. And how can we not, when brands and marketers alike need to stay ahead if they want to drive engagement, boost conversions, and continue to be relevant? With algorithms and AI updates, user behaviour and preferences constantly shift. But how […] | By

John Hardie & Mathew Ha (2025-11-18). North Korean workers to make Russian drones, Ukrainian intel says. longwarjournal.org North Korea will soon provide thousands of workers to help Russia produce Shahed-type kamikaze drones, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. If true, the additional trained labor will increase both Russia and North Korea's drone-manufacturing capabilities while providing significant revenue to Pyongyang.

Michael Arria (2025-11-18). Is a 'post-Israel' GOP on the horizon? Breaking down the battle over Israel on the U.S. Right. mondoweiss.net Mondoweiss interviews Andrew Day, senior editor at American Conservative, about the fierce debate over Israel (and Epstein) happening on the right, neoconservatism's role within the Trump administration, and what a "post-Israel" GOP might look like.

Staff (2025-11-18). Venezuela's PSUV: CBBIs Formed Through More Than 235,000 Peoples Assemblies. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) said that a total of 235,722 assemblies were held in the streets throughout the country for the formation of the Bolivarian Integral Base Committees (CBBIs). The announcement was made during the party's weekly press conference. | In this regard, he noted that "today, we can say that the report that has arrived from all the states of Venezuela is extraordinary; all that remains are some forms that come from very far away, but we have already begun the process of transcription, evaluation, and processing of all the information." | He…

Ayurella Horn-Muller (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 on 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 by…

eng.belta.by (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.

Zack Linly (2025-11-18). Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Whines About Trump Turning MAGA Against Her, Prompting 'Vicious Attacks'. newsone.com Source: Anadolu / Getty | OK, y'all, I have already about had my fill of people acting like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of us now. | Greene isn't anti-MAGA. She's not even completely anti-Trump. She has

Eric Brooks (2025-11-18). Peace toolkit 2025: Tell Congress to fund human needs, not war! cpusa.org Toolkit prespared by the Political Action Commission for CPUSA's Peace Conference 2.0: "Driven by Justice — United for Peace." | Build a movement to tell congress to fund peace and human needs, not war and profiteering. Vote to defend democratic rights. | A majority in our country oppose the deadly policies of MAGA. A majority oppose militarization of our cities, think immigration is good for our country, oppose Israel's war on Gaza, and believe nuclear weapons make the world less safe. A majority support reduced military spending to reinvest in job creating and climate saving human needs that can end po…

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Women, craft, and charity: Inside Tehran's diplomatic bazaar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — In a striking celebration of women's leadership, Tehran's Diplomatic Women's Charity Bazaar blends international culture, Iranian artistry, and philanthropy, raising funds to empower local families and charitable clubs.

ALEX (2025-11-18). Refugee Labour peer blasts racist asylum plans. thecanary.co Baron Alf Dubs, a Labour peer, has become the latest in a line of party members to speak out against Shabana Mahmood's deeply racist asylum seeker policy changes. On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he called the amendments "a shabby thing" and accused Mahmood of seeking "to use children as a weapon". Dubs' criticism is particularly […] | By

Staff (2025-11-18). Brazil's Contradictory Climate Policies: Lula Gov't Reduces Deforestation, Boosts Oil & Gas Production. democracynow.org As we broadcast from the United Nations climate summit in Belém, we look at Brazil's contradictory climate policies. The Lula government has reduced deforestation in the Amazon while also approving oil drilling near the Amazon. "Many parts of the Amazon are now reaching a tipping point, so a point of no return," says Ilan Zugman, Brazilian climate activist and 350.org's regional head for Latin America and the Caribbean. "Lula is still pushing for new oil and gas areas in the country, including in the Amazon."…

Barold (2025-11-18). The Renters' Rights Bill: a study in political betrayal. thecanary.co What, precisely, is the government doing with the Renters' Rights Bill? This was the legislative fix demanded for the "housing crisis"—the one senior Labour members spent the last election shouting about, often using the now-infamous, hollow phrase, "on day one." I've been watching this with more than just interest. Since January 2024, I have received […] | By

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

Editor (2025-11-18). How Australia's First Outback Mosque Was Built 600Km North Of Adelaide, 150 Years Ago. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) From 1860 to 1930, an estimated 3,000 people came to Australia from Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Punjab, Sindh and the northern part of Pakistan. Still more came from …

Peter Lee, Ishmael Bhila, Jens Halterlein (2025-11-18). Would an EU 'drone wall' stop Russian airspace incursions? asiatimes.com Violations of national airspace by drones are on the rise in Europe. When European leaders discussed these events at a meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2025, they responded by announcing plans for a defensive "drone wall." So what is a drone wall? Put simply, it is a network of sensors, electronic warfare equipment and …

APR editor (2025-11-18). IDF failed on battlefield to disarm Hamas, but UN vote gives power to US-Israel, says analyst. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israel and the US are now dictating their terms over Palestine, and Hamas and various Arab partners are at the receiving end of this diktat, says Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara. Talking to Al Jazeera from Paris, Bishara said that the UN Security Council vote for a resolution endorsing President…

Editor (2025-11-18). NZ's Earliest Climate Change Debate: The 150-Year-Old Feud Over Glacial Retreat. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Climate change may seem a uniquely 21st-century concern, but people have been wrestling with the idea for a long time.My new research sheds light on the heated debate …

Ryan Black (2025-11-18). Don't Let Larry Summers Back Into Polite Society. progressivehub.net DYLAN GYAUCH-LEWIS | THE INTERCEPT…

HG (2025-11-18). Greens build new homes, Labour stalls. thecanary.co Contrary to claims that the Green Party isn't building enough new homes, councils they control are completing more houses than others. Despite claims that Greens are NIMBYs on housing, local authorities where the Green Party holds a majority build a lot more housing than any other. t.co/e40qRRHH9p pic.twitter.com/2yuMGVNCZH — cez (@cezthesocialist) November 18, 2025 Even […] | By

Staff (2025-11-18). NewsX World: two segments from the midday wrap-up. gilbertdoctorow.com "Russia-India Ties Factor of Stability in International Relations" Regrettably I was obliged to contradict the enthusiastic words of the host about the ongoing visit of the Indian foreign minister to Moscow as he and Sergei Lavrov prepare for President Putin's state visit to India next month. The secondary sanctions on India imposed by Donald Trump …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Tehran never sought producing nuclear weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated in a meeting with the newly-appointed Austrian ambassador to Tehran that his country had never pursued the production of nuclear weapons.

Tom Engelhardt (2025-11-18). Tomgram: Engelhardt, A President Delivering Us to World's End? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Trump's Greatest Skill Creating a New East Wing of Heaven, While Sending the Rest of Us to Hell in a Handbasket By Tom Engelhardt When I began TomDispatch in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and the invasion …

Jack Hunter (2025-11-18). Pearl clutching as MTG questions Epstein-Israel connection. responsiblestatecraft.org The House plans

Zack Linly (2025-11-18). Trump Administration Sues California Over Laws Requiring Federal Agents To Identify Themselves And Banning Masks. newsone.com

Editor (2025-11-18). Palestinian Exodus From Gaza Sparks Global Concerns. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaama Press) The reported exodus of Palestinians from Gaza, with families paying $2,000 per flight to reach South Africa, has raised significant international concerns over forced …

Global Research News (2025-11-18). Selected Articles: The Matrix Is Talking to the Matrix: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Replacing Human Thought. globalresearch.ca By Now, millions speak to machines that speak back in their language — smoother, quicker, cleaner. And those machines …

Kim Petersen (2025-11-18). The Highest Form of Democracy: Canada's Grassroots Campaign in Support of Yves Engler. globalresearch.ca The farce of Western regard for democracy has been revealed in several countries. Well known are the machinations of the Democratic National Commission to prevent the social democrat Bernie Sanders from becoming the leader of the so-called Democratic Party in …

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Belarusian border service ready for joint work with Lithuanian counterparts. eng.belta.by Border service representatives of Belarus and Lithuania held a working meeting at the Lavoriškės checkpoint in Lithuania on 18 November.

Sharon Zhang (2025-11-18). Democrats Move to Block Trump's "Wildly Disproportionate" Boat Strike Operation. truthout.org On Tuesday, a group of House Democrats introduced legislation seeking to block the Trump administration from continuing its boat strike operations, in Congress's latest attempt to wrest back authority over military operations. The lawmakers, including top Democrats on foreign and military affairs committees within the House, said that the administration is seemingly preparing for war while… |

Sanctions Kill, Americas Without Sanctions, Popular Resistance. (2025-11-18). Sign On Opportunity: Health Workers' Letter To End Child-Killing Sanctions. popularresistance.org The SanctionsKill campaign is inviting health workers around the United States to sign our letter to the US government urging it to stop the use of unilateral coercive measures ("sanctions") because they are as deadly as armed conflict and primarily kill children. The letter will be presented to the US Congress and Executive Branch in early 2026, and will be the subject of various campaign activities, including a December 3 webinar described below. | The letter has already been signed by some prominent health workers…

Nicolas Hulscher (2025-11-18). BREAKING STUDY: Anomalous Amyloid Microclots Found in 100% of the COVID-19 Vaccinated. globalresearch.ca Introductory Note: | We bring to the attention of our readers this outstanding article by Dr. Nicolas Hulscher pertaining to the amyloid microclots circulating in the blood vessels of Covid vaccinated people. | I should mention that Dr. Charles Hoffe came to …

Aaron Spitler (2025-11-18). Built for all?: Artificial intelligence and the LGBTQ+ community. globalvoices.org Much of the information available to models about the LGBTQ+ community is influenced by stereotypesOriginally published on With each passing year, artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be increasingly embedded within our daily lives. Around the world, people are…

newarab (2025-11-18). 13 people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon: ministry. newarab.com In an updated toll, the health ministry reported "13 dead and a number of others wounded" in the strike in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp on the outskirts of the city of Sidon, adding that "ambulances are still transporting more wounded to nearby hospitals". | Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said the strike targeted a car near the Khalid bin al-Walid mosque and that "su…

newarab (2025-11-18). Israeli settler killed as Palestinian town attacked in West Bank. newarab.com One man was killed and three people injured in an The Israeli military said in a statement two suspected attackers were also killed by soldiers, but did not provide further details. It said explosive materials were found in the vehicle used by the suspects, which were being neutralised by bomb disposal specialists, Reuters reported. | The Palestinian Civil Affairs Authority named the…

Connor Echols (2025-11-18). Why Israel's defenders want US aid to stop. responsiblestatecraft.org Laura Loomer has never been subtle about her support for Israel. Just a few months ago, she

Rachel Sherrington, Nina Lakhani, DeSmog. (2025-11-18). More Than 300 Lobbyists For Industrial Agriculture Attend COP30. popularresistance.org More than 300 lobbyists for food and farming organisations have participated at this year's UN climate talks, known as COP30, taking place in the Brazilian Amazon, where agribusiness is the leading cause of deforestation, a new investigation has found. | The number of lobbyists representing the interests of industrial cattle farming, commodity grains and pesticides is up 14 percent over last year's summit in Baku — and is larger than the delegation of the world's 10th largest economy, Canada, which brought 220 delegates to COP30 in Belém, according to the joint investigation between DeSmog and the Guardian.

Staff (2025-11-18). NewsX World: interview of 17 November 2025. gilbertdoctorow.com 18 November 2025 18 November 2025 Yesterday's morning news hour broadcast by NewsX World (India) allotted two Ukraine war related segments to me see 4.30 — 8.30 significance of the capture of settlements in Dnepropetrovsk and Kharkiv oblasts and 7.00 — 12.20 on importance of the possible confiscation of the Russian state assets being held …

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Iran ready to consider Russia, China plan for IAEA Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said that Tehran is ready to consider Russia and China's plan to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). 4 Zionists killed, injured in an operation in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Local media in the occupied Palestinian territories have reported a martyrdom-seeking operation against the Zionist settlers in the West Bank, leaving one settler dead, 3 others wounded.

Mera Aladam, Middle East Eye. (2025-11-18). Ex-UN Official Decries Resolution Backing Gaza Force As 'Colonial Outrage'. popularresistance.org A former senior UN human rights official has denounced the Security Council's adoption of a resolution backing a US plan for foreign forces and governance in Gaza, calling it a "colonial outrage". | Craig Mokhiber, former director of the New York office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), described the vote as a "day of shame" for the UN and accused governments worldwide of being "on their knees before the US empire and its violent Israeli client". | He criticised the "horrific" resolution as a violation of international law. | "This proposal has been rejected by Palestinian civil society and fa…

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Belarusian industry minister on working trip to China. eng.belta.by Belarusian Industry Minister Andrei Kuznetsov is on a working trip to the People's Republic of China on 17-20 November.

Nicholas Mwangi (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.

Qassam Muaddi, Michael Arria (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.

Peter Koenig (2025-11-18). Did President Trump Influence the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize? globalresearch.ca There is non-proven but circumstantial evidence that Donald Trump indirectly pressured or swayed the Norwegian Nobel Committee's decision on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. | Apparently, originally a Sudanese lady named Ms. Alaa Salah was considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. …

Eileen Kinch (2025-11-18). In Tanzania, faith leaders who speak out against post-election violence are targeted. anabaptistworld.org Some in Tanzania are facing a death sentence for demonstrating against what they see as flawed elections. Some who have been arrested await word on their fate. Hundreds of others died in the protests, according to news reports in recent days, leaving hundreds more to mourn and bury their relatives or to desperately search for the missing.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-11-18). US Incitement Targets Lebanese Army Chief After His Sovereign Stand Condemning Israeli Attacks. english.almanar.com.lb Washington's unease is becoming increasingly evident as the Lebanese Army maintains a clear, sovereign position in describing Israeli aggression for what it is. Lebanese media reported that the United States abruptly canceled Army Commander Gen. Rudolf Heikal's scheduled visit to Washington today, following a recent military statement condemning Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon and …

Erick Galindo (2025-11-18). ICE Raids Delayed L.A.'s Best New Taquería From Opening In Silver Lake. Now It's Finally Open. lataco.com "How could I celebrate when people who feed our city couldn't even work?" the owner of Taquería Frontera said amidst ICE's siege on L.A.

en.mehrnews (2025-11-18). Sharaa's controversial visit to Trump full of contradictions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — With Syrian self-proclaimed Ahmad al-Sharaa (Jolani)visiting the US for the first time in his life and meeting with US President Donald Trump, the hypothesis of secret Russian messages is an interesting analytical exercise.

corinna barnard (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…

Jason Ditz (2025-11-18). At Least 13 Killed, Many Wounded as Israel Attacks Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com At least 13 people were killed today and several others wounded when the Israeli military carried out an airstrike against the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strike targeted a car in the parking lot of a mosque in the refugee camp, which …

newarab (2025-11-18). Trump puts himself in control of Gaza: What did the UN say. newarab.com Momentum for US President Donald Trump's peace plan for war-torn Gaza has grown despite On Monday, the UN Security Council

Alaa Shamali (2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves US draft resolution on Gaza, Hamas responds. thecanary.co The UN Security Council have approved a US draft resolution that, for the first time, includes explicit references to the possibility of developing a political process leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state. The proposal involves the implementation of a comprehensive reform plan within the Palestinian Authority institutions and tangible progress in the reconstruction […] | By

Andy Worthington. (2025-11-18). More Horrific Than Abu Ghraib And Guantánamo. popularresistance.org On June 19, 2024, Khaled Mahajneh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, became the first lawyer to visit a notorious detention facility for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, located inside the Sde Teiman military base in the Negev Desert, one of several detention facilities established after October 7, 2023 to hold Palestinians seized in Gaza. | Speaking to +972 Magazine a week after his visit, Mahanjeh drew a pertinent comparison with the treatment of Muslim prisoners in the US's post-9/11 "war on terror", but concluded that Israel's behavior was even worse.

Robert Freeman (2025-11-18). Stormont 'Israel'-linked funds under review after Speaker decision. thecanary.co The Speaker for the North of Ireland Assembly Edwin Poots has determined that the Executive must review Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's decision to end state help to companies supplying weapons to so-called 'Israel'. Archibald had issued her instructions in October after conducting a review of Invest NI's role in providing financial assistance to companies producing […] | By

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Belarus, China to focus on manufacturing cooperation in 2026-2027. eng.belta.by Belarusian Industry Minister Andrei Kuznetsov said he was confident that the years 2026-2027 would be breakthrough years for further reinforcement of manufacturing cooperation in all spheres.

infobrics (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…

Editor (2025-11-18). The Ultra-Processed Foods Problem Is Driven By Commercial Interests, Not Individual Weakness. Here's How To Fix It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases.And …

eng.belta.by (2025-11-18). Lithuanian government to decide on reopening border crossings at Belarus border on 19 November. eng.belta.by According to the Lithuanian prime minister, if the border crossings are reopened, the truckers must be allowed to return to Lithuania.

Staff (2025-11-18). Un respiro para un gigante de hormigón: El mantenimiento del histórico túnel de Línea. cubadebate.cu Con el avance de las labores en el túnel quedará restablecido el sentido Playa/Plaza a partir de las 10: 00 de la noche de hoy, 18 de noviembre. Con motivo de realizar las acciones de mantenimiento, pintura y bacheo en el sentido Plaza/Playa se hará necesario aplicar el cierre de forma permanente de este sentido a partir del día 19 de noviembre.

Will van de Pol (2025-11-18). Climate commitments crumble as ANZ and Westpac bankroll new fossil projects. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2025-11-18). Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is set to press US President Donald Trump to personally intervene to help end the The sources – two Arab diplomats and three western diplomats – said the Saudi Crown Prince believed Trump's direct pressure was needed to break a logjam in talks to end more than two and a half years of war, pointing to his work to achieve a…

Staff (2025-11-18). Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos aprueba proyecto de ley para publicar los archivos Epstein. cubadebate.cu Los congresistas que lideraron la propuesta, el demócrata Ro Khanna y el republicano Thomas Massie, dijeron que esperan que el proyecto de ley de Transparencia de los Archivos de Epstein se apruebe "rápidamente" también en el Senado, por lo que antes de que termine este mes podría llegar a la mesa de Trump.

Staff (2025-11-18). Nicolás Maduro: Siempre hemos apostado por el diálogo y la paz. cubadebate.cu Lo que esta nueva Administración quiere, al presionar y amenazar a Venezuela, es enviar un mensaje político de fuerza y dominio a todos los Estados del continente. Están diciendo : " °Hemos regresado!", " °El Imperio ha regresado y vamos a reocupar nuestra posición central y dominante en este continente!" Pero el tiempo ha pasado y, como dije antes, el contexto geopolítico ya no es el mismo.

Staff (2025-11-18). Cloudflare, el servicio clave detrás del apagón digital en todo el mundo. cubadebate.cu Un problema en Cloudflare, el proveedor de servicios de seguridad y la infraestructura web, ha provocado esta jornada una interrupción masiva de Internet a nivel mundial, afectando a sitios como ChatGPT y la red social X. El servicio estadounidense de entrega de contenido es utilizado por millones de empresas en todo el mundo.

Staff (2025-11-18). Cuba explica ausencia a Copa del Caribe de béisbol. cubadebate.cu Ciego de àÅvila, campeón de la pasada Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano, representará a la isla en la Serie del Caribe próxima en Venezuela. Para el monarca de la actual Serie Nacional se prevé la participación en la venida Liga de Campeones, mientras una selección viajará a la Serie de las Américas de enero en Panamá.

Staff (2025-11-18). Headlines for November 18, 2025. democracynow.org U.N. Security Council Approves U.S.-Backed "International Stabilization Force" in Gaza, Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Communities in Occupied West Bank, Tens of Thousands Go Missing from Sudan's El Fasher as U.N. Warns of Mass Atrocities, Ecuador Voters Reject Constitutional Rewrite and Return of Foreign Bases, Jamaica Leads Call of Island Nations for Urgent Action at COP30 Climate Summit, Ahead of Meeting with Crown Prince, Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, FEMA's Acting Director Steps Down Amid Furor over Texas Flood Deaths, "Profound Investigative M…

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