stopwar.org.uk (2025-11-26). This sham ceasefire gives diplomatic cover for the continuing genocide
The devastation was all encompassing. All hospitals and universities had been bombed, most homes and schools destroyed and vital infrastructure, such as the sewage system and electricity lines, had been damaged beyond repair. An estimated 50 million tonnes of rubble was strewn across the strip and under it lay at least 10,000 bodies of Palestinians killed in bombardments who were yet to be recovered.
And yet, the respite the people of Gaza expected to finally come never materialised. Almost immediately after the "ceasefire" announcement, the Israeli regime started bombing the strip again. It hasn't stopped since then.
(2025-11-26). Venezuela's President Maduro Vows to Defeat US Psychological Warfare as FAA Warning Sparks Flight Disruptions (+Cabello). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "For how long will they lie?" asked the president during broadcast of Con Maduro. "For how long will they conspire? No psychological warfare will stop Venezuela; we defeated them in the psychological war and the economic war. Venezuela is moving forward." | The statement comes after the US Federal Aviation Administration…
(2025-11-26). For Supporting Trump's Gaza Plan, Arab States Cash In. popularresistance.org The ceasefire agreement that came into effect last month has revealed the contours of Israel-Arab relations, and the political leverage Arab states hold in Washington. | It also underscored that Israel could not have achieved its military gains in the region, nor carried out the genocide in Gaza, without cooperation and political cover from several Arab states. | Since the outset, these states have sought to extract political and strategic advantages from the devastation. | The Saudi crown prince's White House visit last week further reflected this strategy.
(2025-11-26). Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic. newarab.com 
The popemobile used by The vehicle is still unmistakeable as a popemobile: pristine white inside and out, and with the familiar raised canopy. | But instead of transporting the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, the re-branded "Vehicle of Hope" is now set to serve in
(2025-11-26). How Israel Is Still Defying the World Court and the UN. passblue.com 
The United States pushed its resolution on Gaza through the United Nations Security Council on Nov. 17, moving forward on President Trump's purported peace plan while disregarding Israel's violations of the ceasefire and despite its rejection of Palestinian statehood, a quintessential element of the US resolution. Contrary to the pronouncements of the International Court of …
(2025-11-26). Yellow lines and green zones Israel's de facto partition into 'two Gazas'. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Alessandra Bajec Last week, the UN Security Council endorsed President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, effectively installing American supervision over the Palestinian territory's postwar future. The resolution, which mandated a transitional administration and an international stabilisation force, faced sharp rejection from several Palestinian factions, who warned that it would undermine the national will.
(2025-11-26). Epstein Saga Exposes Israel's Iron Grip on US Power. portside.org Epstein Saga Exposes Israel's Iron Grip on US Power |
aljazeera.com (2025-11-26). No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza
Israel's bombing of Gaza is not a 'violation of the ceasefire'. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
(2025-11-26). How to topple Elliot Abrams' delusion: A Response to Elliot Abrams's Latest Call for Regime Change in Venezuela. scheerpost.com By Michelle Ellner Elliott Abrams has resurfaced with familiar instructions on how to "fix" Venezuela, a country he neither understands nor respects, yet feels entitled to rearrange like a piece of furniture in Washington's living room. His new proposal is drenched in the same Cold War fever and colonial mindset that shaped his work in …
(2025-11-26). Iran, Venezuela review relations, international developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — Iranian and Venezuelan top diplomats reviewed relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economic, trade and technological issues.
(2025-11-26). Canciller de Cuba: El pretexto de combatir el tráfico ilegal de narcóticos es una mentira insostenible. cubadebate.cu La presencia militar exagerada y agresiva de EE.UU. en la región constituye una amenaza contra América Latina y el Caribe en su conjunto. Con el impulso del Secretario de Estado, el blanco principal e inmediato es el derrocamiento violento del gobierno de Venezuela con el uso de la fuerza militar de EE.UU., una acción altamente peligrosa e irresponsable de consecuencias impredecibles e incalculables.
(2025-11-26). Canciller de Cuba: El pretexto de combatir el tráfico ilegal de narcóticos es una mentira insostenible. cubadebate.cu La presencia militar exagerada y agresiva de EE.UU. en la región constituye una amenaza contra América Latina y el Caribe en su conjunto. Con el impulso del Secretario de Estado, el blanco principal e inmediato es el derrocamiento violento del gobierno de Venezuela con el uso de la fuerza militar de EE.UU., una acción altamente peligrosa e irresponsable de consecuencias impredecibles e incalculables.
(2025-11-26). Venezuela y Cuba refuerzan alianza estratégica en la Feria Internacional de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los profundos lazos de hermandad fueron destacados en la inauguración del pabellón oficial de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en la presente edición de FIHAV 2025. El ministro del Poder Popular para el Comercio Nacional de Venezuela, Luis Villegas destacó el impulso del fortalecimiento de las alianzas estratégicas y fraternas entre naciones.
(2025-11-26). Venezuela y Cuba refuerzan alianza estratégica en la Feria Internacional de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los profundos lazos de hermandad fueron destacados en la inauguración del pabellón oficial de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en la presente edición de FIHAV 2025. El ministro del Poder Popular para el Comercio Nacional de Venezuela, Luis Villegas destacó el impulso del fortalecimiento de las alianzas estratégicas y fraternas entre naciones.
(2025-11-26). 'Make Corporate Complicity Unprofitable': Boycott Targets Companies Tied to ICE. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible
(2025-11-26). British actress amazed by China's rapid development. ecns.cn British actress Rosamund Pike first visited Kunming at the age of 20. Returning two decades later, she was astonished by the city's remarkable transformation. In an interview with China News Network, she couldn't help but express her admiration, saying that China's development is truly astounding.
(2025-11-26). Lukashenko expresses condolences to Vietnam over heavy rain victims. eng.belta.by In his message to the Vietnamese president, Aleksandr Lukashenko stated: "Unfortunately, your country is once again facing a merciless natural disaster, and this brings pain to the hearts of Belarusians."
(2025-11-26). How Israel set a dangerous precedent in international law. newarab.com 
"Israel appears set on destroying the framework created to ensure compliance with international law…", the International court of justice Both accounts stem from…
(2025-11-26). Chinese scientists decipher mystery of sticky soil on moon's far side. ecns.cn Lunar soil retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 mission from the far side of the moon.Chinese scientists have unraveled the mystery behind the unusually cohesive lunar soil retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 mission from the far side of the moon.
(2025-11-26). Mongolia's strategic horizon in Eurasia — interview with former FM. strategic-culture.su Notes from an interview with former Foreign Minister Erdenechuluun Luvsan | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Power of Siberia 2…
(2025-11-26). France arrests 4 more suspects in high-value Louvre jewel theft. ecns.cn Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau on Tuesday announced the arrests of four additional individuals in connection with the theft at the Louvre Museum."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe suspects, two men aged 38 and 39 and two women aged 31 and 40, all from the Paris region, were taken into custody.Initial findings indicate the perpetrators used a freight elevator to access an upstairs window, broke open display cases, and fled with the items.
(2025-11-26). Contract bikies and bribed politicians: Australia's Nauru refugee deal. onlineopinion.com.au A labour-hire firm led by a bikie gang boss. Inflated contracts. Luxury assets bought with taxpayer funds. New testimony reveals the disturbing machinery behind Australia's Nauru deal.
(2025-11-26). Authorities in Trinidad Tobago Seek to Censor Social Media Over Criticism of Their Collaboration With US Imperialism. orinocotribune.com Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of National Security Roger Alexander revealed his government's intention to propose legislation that would censor social media. | The official justification behind this proposal points to the criticism that various social media platforms have broadcast regarding collaborations between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. For example, between November 16-21, Trinidad and Tobago carried out joint military exercises with the US despite the fact that the US regime has been accused of carrying out extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, including killings of civilians of Trinidad…
(2025-11-26). Budget 2025: 'Rachel Reeves Bakes an Economic Pudding With No Theme'. bylinetimes.com "This pudding has no theme" was a Churchillism that could be applied to budgets as well as desserts. Because while Rachel Reeves' Budget on Wednesday Mrs Thatcher once remarked that "It is only on the basis of truth that power should be won or indeed can be worth winning". It's a quote that comes to mind as we look at how this Government has descended, despite its huge…
(2025-11-26). EU Plans Legal Action on Russian Assets. devdiscourse.com The European Commission is poised to introduce legal measures concerning the use of Russian frozen assets amid the Ukraine conflict, announced its President Ursula von der Leyen. The proposed text seeks to establish a structured approach to address the financial aspects involved in the ongoing situation.
(2025-11-26). Japan's last giant pandas to return to China in February. ecns.cn The two giant pandas Xiaoxiao and Leilei still in Japan are scheduled to return to China on Feb. 20, 2026, according to the agreement between both countreis. By then, there will be no giant pandas left in Japan.
(2025-11-26). Demand for AI services drives Q3 growth for Alibaba. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Tuesday night that its revenue stood at 247.8 billion yuan ($34.8 billion) during the July-September period, an increase of 5 percent year-on-year, with its core artificial intelligence-powered cloud and e-commerce businesses delivering strong growth.
(2025-11-26). 2025 Bihar Assembly to have 11 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com List of Muslim MLAs in Bihar 2025: The newly elected assembly in Bihar will have 11 Muslim MLAs, down by 8 as compared to their tally in the last assembly, the final results of the 2025 state elections announced Friday showed.
(2025-11-26). DOE announces new phase of wetlands conservation project. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the beginning of a new phase of the wetlands conservation project (2025 —2028) to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and alleviate pressure on the wetlands ecosystem.
(2025-11-26). Rubio neo-conned Trump's Ukraine peace plan. strategic-culture.su By Daniel MCADAMS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas; lie down with neocons, you wake up…
(2025-11-26). Great Game intensifies for Myanmar's Kachin rare earths. asiatimes.com 
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. In the global contest over critical minerals, Myanmar has emerged as an unlikely pivot. Rare earth elements (REE)—dysprosium, terbium, and others indispensable for magnets in wind turbines, electric vehicles, and advanced defense systems—have become geopolitical assets of immense strategic …
(2025-11-26). Harbin's winter wonderland takes shape with record use of ice and snow. ecns.cn As winter temperatures continue to drop, people in Northeast China are already looking forward to the upcoming ice and snow season.
(2025-11-26). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-11-26). Russia drafts response to possible seizure of assets by West. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — Russia's response to the possible expropriation of its immobilized sovereign assets by the West has been drafted.
(2025-11-26). Tehran, Baku agree to deepen counter-narcotics co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHEAN — Iran's anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, and Azerbaijan's Interior Minister, Vilayat Suleyman oglu Eyvazov, have agreed to promote collaborations in the fight against narcotics.
(2025-11-26). China urges punishment of perpetrators after 2 Taiwan compatriots injured in Tokyo. ecns.cn A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday responded to reports that the suspects involved in the serious assault on two Taiwan compatriots in July have been arrested, and urged the Japanese side to swiftly and severely punish the perpetrators.
(2025-11-26). Teams discover fate at Iran's Hazfi Cup Round of 16. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian football teams learned their opponents in the 2025-26 Iran's Hazfi Cup Round of 16.
(2025-11-26). China dismisses claims distorting its position on Taiwan question. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed claims circulating in Japan that it's the Republic of China (ROC) rather than the People's Republic of China (PRC) who accepted Japan's surrender, so the PRC is not in a position to discuss the Taiwan question.
(2025-11-26). Everyone hates gas-powered leaf blowers. So why is it so hard to ban them? grist.org The push to ban gas-powered leaf blowers has gained an unlikely figurehead: Cate Blanchett, the Australian actress. "Leaf blowers need to be eradicated from the face of the Earth," she said in
(2025-11-26). China issues nearly 2.5b green electricity certificates in Jan-Oct. ecns.cn China issued 370 million green electricity certificates in October, bringing its total issuance in the first 10 months of 2025 to 2.478 billion, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2025-11-26). The United States as the ultimate winner in the Thailand—Cambodia conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand and Cambodia are neighboring countries with a long shared history. The two sides have also strengthened their cooperation in the 21st century. However, alongside being partners, Thailand and Cambodia have territorial disputes fueled by nationalism, which have led the two countries into conflicts that caused significant economic damage. In the 2025 conflict, Thailand and …
(2025-11-26). Protests erupt in Sindh as IX, XI students reject results announced through e-marking. tribune.com.pk 
Students across Sanghar, Shahdadpur, Shahpur Chakar, and Sakrand districts staged demonstrations against the recently announced Class XI results by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Shaheed Benazirabad, accusing the administration of mismanagement and manipulation. | Shaheed Benazirabad (SBA) division, along with Sukkur and Larkana divisions, had adopted e-marking for the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part One and High School Certificate (HSC) Part One, which were announced on Tuesday. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Shaheed Benazirabad (BISESBA) Chairman Dr As…
(2025-11-26). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-26). In OtherWords: November 26, 2025. otherwords.org We're off for Thanksgiving this week, but here are some recent favorites from the last few weeks. Some great ones down below on food, hunger, and inflation as we get into the holiday season, along with sharp pieces on transit, rural issues, and more that you won't find elsewhere. | For readers, they're still worth a look if you missed them before. And for editors, they're all still timely enough to run if you're looking for stuff for your holiday editions. (
(2025-11-26). Iran to promote tourism, cultural ties with China, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Tourism and cultural heritage relations with China will be elevated to a strategic level given Iran's cultural and historical attractions, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on the sidelines of the Second General Assembly of the Asian Cultural Heritage Association (ACHA) on Wednesday.
(2025-11-26). Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump. popularresistance.org The courageous action of six Democratic members of Congress has thrust into the national discourse the duty of military and CIA personnel to disobey Donald Trump's illegal orders. As the Trump administration continues to unlawfully murder people in small vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities, and ignore court orders, the six lawmakers were moved to act. | In a 90-second video organized by Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Michigan), two senators and four Congress members, all U.S. military or CIA veterans, take turns reading a statement to active servicemembers, urging them to…
(2025-11-26). ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It's a New Record. scheerpost.com ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It's a New Record. It was Friday, June 6, and the rent was due. As soon as she finished an errand, Imelda Carreto planned on joining her family as they gathered scrap metal to earn a little extra cash. Her fiancé, Julio Matias, …
(2025-11-26). Baisi Election 2025 Results Live: Ghulam Sarwar of AIMIM wins by 27,251 votes. ummid.com Ghulam Sarwar of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has won from the Baisi assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-26). Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA defers his punishment following red card infraction. ecns.cn Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during a match against the Republic of Ireland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, November 13, 2025.
(2025-11-26). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-26). Noor Mukadam murder: SC dismisses Zahir Jaffer's appeal, upholds death sentence. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of Zahir Jaffer, convicted in the Noor Mukadam murder case, upholding his death sentence. | While the SC maintained the death penalty for the murder charges, it commuted the death sentence in the rape case to life imprisonment. The court also reduced the 10-year sentence for the abduction case to one year. The court upheld the order for compensation to Noor Mukadam's family. Additionally, Jaffer's gardener, Muhammad Jan, and his guard, Muhammad Iftikhar, were ordered to be released. | Justice Ali Baqar Najafi issued a seven-page additional note, stating that while he…
(2025-11-26). Update Behind Trump's Peace Spin: Leaks, Concessions, and a Ukraine Not Ready to Bend. scheerpost.com By: Joshua S Update: In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has decided to step back from the decision-making process, entrusting his advisers to navigate the current political landscape. As of this morning, the GOP has pushed back on a deal they say overly favored Russian interests. The Hill reports: "The complaints …
(2025-11-26). Gambhir under fierce pressure as India suffer biggest Test defeat. tribune.com.pk 
Underfire Gautam Gambhir said it was up to the Indian cricket board to decide his fate as coach after overseeing a 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa on Wednesday. | India went down to South Africa by 408 runs in the second Test to suffer their biggest defeat by runs and a fifth loss in seven home matches. | The hosts were whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand a year ago and the heavy defeat in Guwahati has once again raised doubts over Gambhir's tactics. | "It is up to BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to decide," Gambhir said, asked in…
(2025-11-26). Belarus' foreign trade up 1.4% in January-September 2025. eng.belta.by Exports of goods and services amounted to $37.3192 billion in | January-September 2025, a 0.7% increase year-on-year. Imports of goods | and services totaled $38.160 billion, a 2.1% increase year-on-year.
(2025-11-26). FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed "The President informed (Infantino) of the decree and the requirements of the file in order to complete its implementation," Hashem Haidar, head of the Lebanese Football Association (LFA), said. | "The decree granting citizenship to Infantino came as he is a public figure who provides services to Lebanon." | A gove…
(2025-11-26). Trump Drops Thursday Deadline For Ukraine, Russia To Reach Peace Deal. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) He told this to reporters on board Air Force One as he flew to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, Ukrinform reports, citing Reuters. | "The deadline for me is when it's over," …
(2025-11-26). Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed. sanews.gov.za Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. ⚪ The Chief Justice released the reports on Tuesday. ⚪ "These comprehensive and detailed reports will contribute to the ongoing engagement between the Executive and the Judiciary aimed at improving access to justice, the rule of law, and strengthening the institutional independence of the Judiciary," the DJCOD said on Tuesday. ⚪ Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with me…
(2025-11-26). Elon Musk Had Grok Rewrite Wikipedia. It Calls Hitler "The Fàºhrer." theintercept.com 
The Grokipedia encyclopedia logo appears on a smartphone screen reflecting an abstract illustration. Photo: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images | In late October, Elon Musk released a Wikipedia alternative, with pages written by his AI chatbot Grok. Unlike its nearly quarter-century-old namesake, Musk said Grokipedia would strip out the "woke" from Wikipedia, which he
(2025-11-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Trump Calls for Lawmakers to be Hanged. covertactionmagazine.com On November 20th, a group of six Democratic Senators and Representatives released a video addressing American servicemembers, reminding them that they can and must refuse illegal orders that are given to them…
(2025-11-26). Israel launches large-scale operation in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — The Israeli military has announced the start of a large-scale operation in the northern part of the West Bank.
(2025-11-26). Xi calls for consolidating Sino-Russian partnership in energy. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has expressed China's commitment to working with Russia to consolidate the countries' comprehensive energy partnership and jointly safeguard the stability and smooth flow of global energy industrial and supply chains.
(2025-11-26). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-11-26). Ethiopian volcano ash forces Indian carriers to cancel flights. newarab.com 
Ash plumes from The Hayli Gubbi volcano in The ash had blanketed parts of Pakistan and northern Ind…
(2025-11-26). 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.
(2025-11-26). Cultural Heritage Ministry, Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order sign MoU. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order (EIKO) to strengthen sustainable employment through handicrafts and tourism.
(2025-11-26). Taiwan Drops $40B Defence Bombshell as China Pressure Mounts. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has unveiled a T$1.25 trillion (US$39.9 billion) supplementary defence budget, marking one of its most significant military spending increases in recent years. The announcement comes after a sustained period of Chinese military pressure, including near-daily incursions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone and expanding naval activities. Beijing continues to assert that Taiwan is its …
(2025-11-26). Empowering the Future: IBM and Nasscom Foundation's Quest to Upskill India's Youth. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to enhance the digital capabilities of India's youth, Nasscom Foundation has joined forces with IBM to launch an initiative aimed at empowering over 87,000 marginalized young individuals across the nation.
(2025-11-26). Fadnavis Pledges Jobs for Locals at Vadhavan Port Mega Project. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured on Wednesday that local residents would receive job opportunities at the Vadhavan Port project in Palghar district, vowing intolerance towards any attempts to deprive them of these roles.
(2025-11-26). Support for Kenyan school welcomed by students. ecns.cn China's embassy in Kenya and the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association, or KCETA, donated $84,800 to MCEDO Beijing School in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, supporting comprehensive facility upgrades and educational opportunities for students in the Mathare community, which is one of Kenya's biggest slums.
(2025-11-26). Boycott Campaign Targets Companies Tied to ICE Ahead of Black Friday. truthout.org A Gen Z-led advocacy group fighting for working-class priorities on Tuesday announced a boycott campaign targeting major corporations "that enable, profit from, or directly collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the broader racist policies of the Trump administration." Beyond the Ballot launched "Not With My Dollars: ICE Out of My Wallet" as President Donald Trump's… |
(2025-11-26). Dortmund cruise past 10-man Villarreal in Champions League. tribune.com.pk 
Serhou Guirassy scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat 10-man Villarreal 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday. | Dortmund's first win in all competitions since October, took the 2024 Champions League finalists to fourth in the table with five games played. | Last season's joint top Champions League goalscorer, Guirassy had found the net just once in his past nine matches, but headed Dortmund in front seconds before halftime. | Villarreal captain Juan Foyth was sent off early in the second period when a VAR review found he handballed a goalbound shot from Karim Adeyemi, upgrading his yellow card to re…
(2025-11-26). A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US. truthout.org The United States public has been treated to round after round of revelations disclosing that our actions — public and private, digital and physical, criminalized and legal — are tracked and surveilled in a bevy of ways. New realms of egregious privacy violations and excesses continue to be regularly broached by corporations and police. One of the most concerning contemporary cases is that of the… |
(2025-11-26). Bangladesh's Chattogram port deal is no foreign sellout. asiatimes.com 
Bangladesh's decision to bring in APM Terminals of Denmark to construct and operate the new Laldia terminal at Chattogram Port marks one of the most consequential strategic infrastructure decisions in recent decades. The terminal will be fully financed by the foreign operator, built over three years, run under a contractual management period, and ultimately handed …
(2025-11-26). Jokihat Election 2025 Results Live: Murshid Alam of AIMIM wins by over 28K votes. ummid.com Mohammad Murshid Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the Jokihat assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-26). Raghunathpur Election 2025 Results Live: Osama Shahab vs Rest. ummid.com Osama Shahab of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has won from the Raghunathpur assembly seat of Bihar, according to the Final Result announced by the Election Commission of India.
(2025-11-26). Yiwu's care for foreign merchants: support from business to daily life. ecns.cn How much does Yiwu care about foreign merchants? Tania, a merchant from Cameroon, says he fell in love with Yiwu because of its "international atmosphere." In Yiwu, foreign merchants are not only taught how to grow their businesses and understand local laws, but also receive first aid training. These seemingly small efforts are, in fact, the key to ensuring that we can live and do business with peace of mind in Yiwu.
(2025-11-25). Mardi Gras: 'Inclusion' as a weapon to entrench status quo. greenleft.org.au Mardi Gras: 'Inclusion' as a weapon to entrench status quo | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-26). Republicans Will Never Find a Health Care Replacement. portside.org Republicans Will Never Find a Health Care Replacement |
(2025-11-26). FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semi-final stage. | Top-ranked Spain and World Cup holders Argentina, the second seeds, will be drawn into opposite halves of the draw, and the same will apply to third-ranked France and world number four England. | This will ensure that, should they both win their groups, the two highest ranked teams will be kept apart until the final. | On Tuesday, FIFA published the four pots into which the 48 qua…
(2025-11-26). China-Russia Contemporary Art Creation and Communication Center Established in Chongqing. infobrics.org The Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (SCFAI) and the Russian Academy of Arts signed an agreement in Chongqing to establish the China-Russia Contemporary Art Creation and Communication Center…
(2025-11-26). Iran beat Panama at 2025 Futsal Women's World Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran bounced back into contention at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025 after securing a 6-2 win against Panama on Wednesday.
(2025-11-26). Academic Freedom Under Siege: The Global Implications of Restricting Scientific Inquiry. scheerpost.com Join Robert Scheer in this thought-provoking episode of Scheer Intelligence as he engages with David Baker, author of "Global Megascience: Universities, Research Collaborations, and Knowledge Production." Together, they explore the critical state of academic freedom in today's world and its far-reaching implications for scientific progress and collaboration. As Baker highlights, the decline of academic freedom …
(2025-11-26). 'Scrapping Jury Trials Is an Attempt to Fix a Broken Justice System by Smashing It to Pieces'. bylinetimes.com Anyone who has ever sat on a jury or taken part in a Crown Court trial as an advocate, witness, expert or Judge, knows that to dismiss them as no more than an exercise in administering the criminal law and determining guilt or innocence is a massive over-simplification. | A Crown Court trial is first and foremost about people. Individuals who, because of poor luck, bad decision making, a particular predilection towards a criminality that sits in their characters or a combination of all three, have ended up accused of a crime, or as the victims of a crime. | Their narratives and background often go way beyond t…
(2025-11-26). China issues commemorative coins for Year of the Horse. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) on Wednesday officially began issuing a set of commemorative coins to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse.
(2025-11-26). 12-year-old Fatima Naseem breaks eighth Guinness record, becomes Pakistan's top female record-setter. tribune.com.pk 
Fatima Naseem from Karachi's Shah Faisal Colony has set her eighth Guinness World Record. The 12-year-old student has become the female athlete who has made the most Guinness World Records for Pakistan. Fatima is the daughter of Rashid Naseem, who himself holds 125 Guinness World Records. | Given a target of bursting at least 70 balloons holding an egg in each hand, Fatima went on to pop 76 in just 30 seconds, while the eggs remained uncracked. | Having defeated India four times, Fatima has also broken the record of world-renowned Liberty Barros, known as the most flexible girl in the world, by performing 47 s…
(2025-11-26). Cricketing Controversy: Shukri Conrad's 'Grovel' Remarks Stir Debate. devdiscourse.com South Africa's Test series victory against India has been overshadowed by controversy, as Head Coach Shukri Conrad's choice of words has sparked debate. His reference to the term 'grovel' has drawn criticism from cricket legends Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn, due to its historical connotations.
(2025-11-26). CPJ leads solidarity action at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference. CPJ Staff 
(2025-11-26). Track-laying for Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway completes. ecns.cn Track-laying for the Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway completed on Tuesday. The Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway is China's northernmost high-speed railway under construction.
(2025-11-26). India's Test Cricket Crisis: Former Stars Slam Team's Strategy. devdiscourse.com Former cricket legends Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have sharply criticized the Indian national team's current strategy following a devastating 0-2 series loss to South Africa. Amid growing concerns, Kumble pointed to head coach Gautam Gambhir's constant team changes and the reliance on all-rounders as key issues.
(2025-11-26). Giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi return to China. ecns.cn Giant panda Huan Huan and her partner Yuan Zi returned to China on Wednesday from France's Beauval Zoo, while their twin cubs Huan Lili and Yuan Dudu will stay in France until January 2027, according to the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens.
(2025-11-26). Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced death penalty. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Wazed, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled the country last August, was Monday November 17, 2025 sentenced death penalty.
(2025-11-26). 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.
(2025-11-26). Government proposes 20% online gambling tax. sanews.gov.za Government proposes 20% online gambling tax | National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit comments on a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper. | Due to the surge in online gambling and its impact on society, it is proposed that a 20% tax is applied on gross gambling revenue from online betting, including interactive gambling, which would be in addition to the currently applied provincial taxes. | "The discussion paper provides an overview of the gambling industry in the country, considers the current legislative framework and international practices on the taxation of online gambling and…
(2025-11-26). DAILY MEMO: In Absence of Border Patrol, ICE and HSI Step Up to Take Its Place. lataco.com We're seeing a new strategy taking effect. In the absence of Border Patrol, ICE has stepped up its patrolling, profiling, and stops. This could be due to the news last month that the administration changed out ICE leadership, effectively putting Border Patrol agents in charge of ICE. Today, we saw ICE stopping several vehicles and people on bikes, as well as continuing with their targeted attacks.
(2025-11-26). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-26). How KINTO is changing car rental in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-26). Lukashenko's major trip begins. First stop is Kyrgyzstan, host of the CSTO summit. eng.belta.by On 26 November, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will depart on a working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic to attend a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
(2025-11-26). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 26. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, November 26.
(2025-11-26). Protests Continue As Court Prepares To Review Palestine Action Ban. popularresistance.org More than 2,350 people have been arrested since the British government banned the direct-action group Palestine Action earlier this year, including over 250 detained during peaceful protests this month alone. Since the proscription in July, people across the country have mobilized against the government's repression of Palestine solidarity, intensifying their activities ahead of a legal review of the ban scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 26. | Between November 18 and 29, sign-holding protests are expected in 18 locations across Britain. Several spots in London were chosen for their relevance to the crackd…
(2025-11-26). Chinese Foreign Ministry: It is an ironclad fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a daily news briefing in Beijing, China, November 25, 2025.This is a change of government in which China, as a subject under international law, did not change and China's sovereignty and inherent territorial boundaries stayed unchanged," she said.
(2025-11-26). Chinese vaccine manufacturer agrees decade of partnership with Brazil. ecns.cn Chinese vaccine company Sinovac Biotech has signed two product development partnership (PDP) agreements with Brazil's health ministry, launching a 10-year collaboration worth more than $700 million.
(2025-11-26). Hong Kong, Macao to get more support. ecns.cn At the second seminar, Hou outlined Hong Kong's strategic role in the 15th Five-Year Plan, including dedicated provisions for its long-term prosperity and stability.
(2025-11-26). 'Digital Dirham': UAE Joins Club of Three Having Digital Currency. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) launched 'Digital Dirham' and joined China, Nigeria and the Bahamas that have their own digital currencies.
(2025-11-26). Civicus raps 8 Pacific countries for 'not doing enough' to protect civic rights, press freedom. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The global civil society alliance Civicus has called on eight Pacific governments to do more to respect civic freedoms and strengthen institutions to protect these rights. It is especially concerned over the threats to press freedom, the use of laws to criminalise online expression, and failure to establish national human rights institutions…
(2025-11-26). Activists slam Mayor Brown's 'free beer' cavalier response to Palestine genocide issue. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A news report highlighting Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown yelling "free beer" at pro-Palestine protesters at an Auckland Council governing body meeting on Tuesday has stirred an angry response over the failure to face up to a serious human rights issue. Mayor Brown was called a "shameful man" by protesters after they were…
(2025-11-26). Belarus' Defense Ministry to participate in CSTO statutory bodies' events in Bishkek. eng.belta.by A delegation from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, led by Defense Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, has departed for the Kyrgyz Republic, the Defense Ministry informed BelTA.
(2025-11-26). China's blockbuster inspires film world: British star Rosamund Pike. ecns.cn In an interview with China News Network, renowned British actress Rosamund Pike revealed she took her son to see the Chinese animated film "Ne Zha." She reflected that neither in the U.S. nor the UK does a single film typically capture national attention and create a society-wide sensation the way it happens in China.
(2025-11-26). Gabbard's "Hunters" Clash with CIA in Secret Push to Seize Kennedy Files. moderndiplomacy.eu In early April, a team operating under U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arrived unannounced at a classified CIA archival warehouse in the Washington area. Their mission: to take custody of still-classified documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., and transfer them to the …
(2025-11-26). "Not for fighting corruption" : Vajra on the true purpose behind NABU and SAPO's creation. eng.belta.by The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) were never truly intended to combat corruption. Instead, they were designed as instruments of control, Andrei Vajra, editor-in-chief of the Alternativa information and analysis website, said.
(2025-11-26). Zydus and RK Pharma Collaborate for Oncology Care Breakthrough. devdiscourse.com Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has announced a strategic collaboration with RK Pharma Inc, focusing on a novel sterile injectable oncology supportive care product for the US market.
(2025-11-26). UN 'Mandate 3.0' undermines Palestinian self-determination. greenleft.org.au UN 'Mandate 3.0' undermines Palestinian self-determination | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-26). Live Updates: Bihar Election 2025 Final Results. ummid.com The BJP-JD (U) led NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 winning a total of 202 seats, as per the final results announced by the Poll Panel Friday.
(2025-11-26). Toyota Fortuner EMI With Zero Down Payment: Full Breakdown Of Monthly Cost. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Many people dream of owning a Toyota Fortuner. If you buy the car with zero down payment, meaning a loan of about ?40 lakh, here's the info on what the monthly installment …
(2025-11-26). Australian senator suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa. newarab.com 
An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year Pauline Hanson, the 71-year-old leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, was accused of performing a disrespectful stunt on Monday when she walked into the Senate shrouded in the head-to-ankle garment to protest fellow senators' refusal to consider her bill that would ban the burqa and other full-face coverings…
(2025-11-26). Emergency space mission accomplished. ecns.cn Orbiting Earth at an altitude of about 400 kilometers, Tiangong is currently the only operational space station independently run by a single nation."ÄÄ"ÄÄzhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn…
(2025-11-26). China and Japan share blame for crisis, but not equally. asiatimes.com 
Amid the crisis between China and Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's November 7 statement about Taiwan, most observers are blaming one side or the other — either calling Beijing's behavior "unprovoked" and "unhinged" or criticizing Takaichi as "reckless." Upon closer inspection, however, the situation is more nuanced. Both sides deserve a share of blame, …
(2025-11-26). Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban. tribune.com.pk 
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card. | The 40-year-old was sent off as Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin earlier in November when he elbowed Dara O'Shea in the back, for his first dismissal in 226 international appearances. | FIFA banned Ronaldo for three matches, two of which will be suspended and the other has already been served, when Portugal sealed their qualification for next summer's tournament against Armenia. | "In line with article 27 of the F…
(2025-11-26). Serbian parliament enacts special law enabling controversial Trump family investment in Belgrade. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-26). Islamabad expands cashless economy, QR code system to cover entire city. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad has completed the first phase of its transition toward becoming Pakistan's first fully cashless, technology-enabled model city, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The initial phase successfully introduced digital payments at weekly bazaars, the CDA One-Window Facilitation Centre, and on metro and electric bus services. | The second phase has now begun, aiming to extend the Raast QR-code payment system across the entire capital. The expanded rollout will cover all major commercial centres, shopping malls, Class-III markets, hotels, guest houses, petrol pumps, restaurants, and oth…
(2025-11-26). Compulsory voting under scrutiny amid claims it breeds political apathy. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-26). A real Ukraine peace plan. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Last week's surprise release of a draft Ukraine war peace plan has raised hopes that…
(2025-11-26). DM Out, Chat In: Watch How X New Feature Works. ummid.com Elon Musk's X, originally launched as Twitter, has replaced its Direct Messaging or DM feature by a new messaging tool named Chat.
(2025-11-26). Takaichi 101: How to torpedo relations with China in a month. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 7, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could undoubtedly be "a situation that threatens Japan's survival," thereby implying that Tokyo could respond by dispatching Self-Defense Forces. This statement
(2025-11-26). Unionized Starbucks Baristas Bring 'Red Cup Rebellion' to CEO's Newport Beach Office. portside.org Unionized Starbucks Baristas Bring 'Red Cup Rebellion' to CEO's Newport Beach Office |
(2025-11-26). Deeper cooperation with Tonga pledged. ecns.cn He welcomed people from all sectors in Tonga to visit China and deepen exchanges on governance and development to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world's second-largest economy.
(2025-11-26). Punjab to inaugurate newly developed Sialkot Museum on December 25. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Department of Archaeology has announced that the newly developed Sialkot Museum will be inaugurated on December 25. The decision was finalised after consultations led by the Secretary Tourism, Archaeology and Museums, Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, who said the project aligns fully with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's "Magnificent Punjab" vision and Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb's province-wide commitment to preserving archaeological assets. | A high-level meeting held in Lahore brought together key stakeholders, including Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Saba Asghar Ali, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and In…
(2025-11-26). Isfahan opens intl. tourism exhibition, officials say event marks new phase in sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Officials in Iran's central province of Isfahan said on Tuesday that the 15th Isfahan International Exhibition of Tourism, Handicrafts and Hoteling would help launch a new phase in the region's tourism development.
(2025-11-26). Class struggle in France in 2025: Searching for a breakthrough. links.org.au 
John Mullen — The situation in France opens up important questions for left activists, such as the potential and limits of left reformism, the role of trade union leaders, and the tasks of Marxist activists.
(2025-11-26). Pakistan storm into CAS-Serena Hotels International Squash semifinals. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Hamza Khan, Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal marched into the semifinals of the CAS—Serena Hotels International Squash Championship 2025 at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday, capping a dominant day for the hosts that saw every Egyptian competitor bow out of the event. | The event, organised by the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in collaboration with Serena Hotels, runs from November 24—28 and features 24 players, including seven Pakistanis and 17 international competitors from the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong-China, Japan, Malaysia and Switzerland. | Hamza grabbed the day's biggest wi…
(2025-11-26). Palestine Action judge pulled as fears of bias grow. thecanary.co The judiciary is refusing to explain its last-minute decision to remove the judge assigned to Huda Ammori's legal case. This pertains to the government's hotly-contested designation of Palestine Action (PA) as a terrorist group. Is this a stitch-up? The removal of judge Michael Chamberlain has led to accusations of a "stitch-up". The government is artfully […] | By
(2025-11-26). Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir takes oath as new G-B caretaker CM. tribune.com.pk 
The oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed caretaker chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan was held in the regional capital on Tuesday, marking a significant administrative transition in the region. | Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath to Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir, a former judge of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court, who has now officially assumed charge as the caretaker chief minister. | The event drew a large gathering of political and social dignitaries, showcasing broad representation from various segments of society. Their participation highlighted the importance of the caretaker setup a…
(2025-11-26). Pakistan Railways cuts fares for luxury saloon coaches. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways has announced a notable reduction in fares for passengers opting for luxury travel. According to a spokesperson for the Railways, the new fares for luxury saloon coaches have been significantly lowered to make high-end travel more accessible. | The spokesperson revealed that the fare for the luxury saloons coaches between Karachi and Rawalpindi has been set at Rs172,000, while the fare between Karachi and Lahore is now Rs150,000. In addition, the fare for the route from Lahore to Rawalpindi has been reduced to just Rs44,000. | "Passengers will now be able to enjoy a comfortable and luxurious…
(2025-11-26). Domestic violence cases have declined since 2021. ecns.cn Procuratorial organs nationwide have approved the arrest of more than 2,800 suspects and prosecuted over 3,400 individuals involved in domestic violence-related crimes since 2021, according to data released on Tuesday by the Supreme People's Procuratorate. The announcement coincided with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
(2025-11-26). S&P bumps up Eskom rating. sanews.gov.za S&P bumps up Eskom rating | Global ratings agency, S&P, has upgraded Eskom's foreign and local currency long-term credit ratings from B to B+, with a stable outlook. | According to the power utility, the upgrade also applies to Eskom's senior secured and unsecured debt, while government-guaranteed foreign currency debt was raised from BB- to BB+. | "Eskom's national scale rating improved from zaBBB+/zaA-2 to zaAV/zaA-1. The upgrade reflects the measurable impact of Eskom's Turnaround Plan, which has stabilised generation, improved financial performance and strengthened governance. Operational improvements have be…
(2025-11-26). Lai's actions reveal flattery of Japan and betrayal of Taiwan, mainland says. ecns.cn The recent actions of Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have fully exposed their shameless flattery of Japan and betrayal of Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.
(2025-11-26). Improve English Speaking Skills and Boost Your Fluency Naturally. tehrantimes.com Have you ever felt a knot of anxiety tighten in your stomach when someone asks you a question in English? Perhaps you can read complex articles and write perfect emails, but when it comes to speaking, the words vanish, the grammar crumbles, and your confidence plummets. This is a common and frustrating experience. Fluency isn't just about knowing a lot of words; it's about the speed and ease with which you can access and use them—it's about making English feel natural.
(2025-11-26). 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?
(2025-11-26). Bahadurganj Election 2025 Results Live: Tauseef Alam of AIMIM Vs Rest. ummid.com Md Tauseef Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won from the Bahadurganj assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared today.
(2025-11-26). Volcano in Ethiopia erupts, sending plume of ash skyward. ecns.cn The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia erupts violently on Nov. 23, 2025, with a towering column of smoke rising straight into the sky.
(2025-11-26). US plan taking shape to shrink China's shipbuilding lead. asiatimes.com 
The United States' ability to build vital maritime ships and submarines was pivotal to its rise as a global superpower. However, longstanding complacency has caused the US shipbuilding industry to stagnate, undermining its readiness for today's pressing security challenges. The US government is now brainstorming methods to revitalize shipbuilding and is engaging in various diplomatic …
(2025-11-26). Iron ore concentrate production increase 8.9% in 7 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The production of iron ore concentrate in Iran rose 8.9 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.
(2025-11-26). Tragedy on the Court: Young Athlete's Dream Cut Short in Rohtak. devdiscourse.com A national-level athlete's life came to a tragic end on a basketball court in Rohtak, Haryana, when an iron pole from a basketball hoop collapsed on him. The player, 16-year-old Hardik, was practicing on Tuesday when the horrific incident occurred, law enforcement sources confirmed.
(2025-11-26). Iran held by Lebanon in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Lebanon fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Iran in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D tie on Wednesday.
(2025-11-26). Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam back in jail. ummid.com Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sent to jail after they were pronounced guilty by Rampur Court.
(2025-11-26). 42 Indian Pilgrims dead in Makkah-Madinah Highway bus accident. ummid.com As many as 42 Indians have been killed when a bus carrying the Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on Makkah-Madinah Highway early in the morning Monday November 17, 2025.
(2025-11-26). Trump says Russia, Ukraine discuss exchange of territories. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are discussing the mutual exchange of territories.
(2025-11-26). The Prisoner Who Could End Turkey's Longest Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu After 26 years in prison, Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), has emerged as a central figure in Turkey's bid to end a four-decade-long insurgency. In an unprecedented move, three Turkish lawmakers visited Ocalan at Imrali prison in the Marmara Sea to discuss the PKK's announced disarmament and disbandment. This …
(2025-11-26). Japan blasted for continuing to defend remarks. ecns.cn She said Japan has never addressed the core of the issue, and "is deliberately evading China's call for it to retract the erroneous remarks" and attempting to gloss it over.
(2025-11-26). Kochadhaman Election 2025 Results Live: Sarwar Alam of AIMIM wins by 23K votes. ummid.com Md Sarwar Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar, has won from the Kochadhaman assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared Friday.
(2025-11-26). Must Visit Cities in Iran: Top Destinations You Shouldn't Miss. tehrantimes.com Iran is one of the most fascinating and culturally rich destinations in the world. From ancient royal capitals to peaceful desert towns and lively modern cities, the country offers countless opportunities for exploration. Travelers planning a tour in Iran or browsing different Iran tours are often amazed at how diverse the cities can be. Whether you're part of an Iran tour group, joining a private guide, or creating your own itinerary, the cities of Iran promise unforgettable experiences.
(2025-11-26). Youth called to lead fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za Youth called to lead fight against GBVF | EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). | The municipality made the call as the city officially launched the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at King Zwelithini Stadium in uMlazi, south of Durban. | Launched on Tuesday under the theme "Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide," the event set a firm tone of unity, accountability, and collective responsibilit…
(2025-11-26). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-11-26). W Cape issues alert as drunk driving arrests rise. sanews.gov.za W Cape issues alert as drunk driving arrests rise | Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week. | From 17 to 23 November 2025, the Provincial Traffic Services carried out 168 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checks, and speed control operations across the province. | During these efforts, over 30 000 vehicles were stopped and inspected, resulting in more than 9 000 fines being issued for various violations related to driver and vehicle fitness. | Officers also recorded 200 speeding offences durin…
(2025-11-26). Cuban president invites Iranian food brands to Cuban chain stores. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a visit to Iran's pavilion at the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), the president of Cuba invited Iranian food industry brands to enter Cuban chain stores.
(2025-11-26). Sen. Kelly Rebukes Trump and Hegseth: "They Don't Understand the Constitution" scheerpost.com NPR All Things Considered interviewed Mark Kelly today with Kelly telling All Things Considered he thinks President Trump is "declaring that loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death." and saying about Trump that "I don't think he understands the Constitution. I'm not so sure Pete Hegseth does, either. Neither of them seem to understand the Uniform …
(2025-11-26). Despite ruling by top court, Palestinian security prisoners say they are still underfed. haaretz.com Rights groups petitioned the High Court of Justice, arguing that the Israel Prison Service was not fulfilling a ruling issued three months ago, ordering the state to provide basic subsentence. 'Some of my clients have lost half of their bodyweight since they were incarcerated,' one lawyer said…
(2025-11-26). Watch: Gen Z storm National Palace as anti-govt protests intensify. ummid.com A mild protest by Gen Z against drug violence and the security policies of the government Saturday turn into a massive uprising a day later as thousands of people marched to National Palace, asking President Claudia Sheinbaum to quit.
(2025-11-26). Air transport sector sees strong growth driven by intl routes. ecns.cn China's air transport sector sustained robust growth in October, with both international passenger and cargo volumes expanding by more than 20 percent, underscoring the continued recovery of cross-border travel and the accelerating momentum of global logistics, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
(2025-11-26). Third excavation season begins at Zel Hastijan cave. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The third excavation season has begun in Zel Hastijan Cave, in the city of Delijan, Markazi province.
(2025-11-26). Asaduddin Owaisi's formula to stop BJP in Bihar sparks buzz. ummid.com A day after 2025 Assembly election results, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of Asaduddin Owaisi has proposed a formula to stop the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming a government in Bihar.
(2025-11-26). French far-right leader winning presidential election: poll. newarab.com 
French pollster Odoxa predicted for the first time that 30-year-old far-right leader The current president of far-right National Rally (RN) party, and heir to long-time leader
(2025-11-26). Revolutionizing Opportunities: Top Class Scholarship for SC Students Enhanced. devdiscourse.com The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced revised guidelines for the 'Top Class Scholarship Scheme for SC Students'. This initiative aims to broaden financial aid, offering full tuition fees coverage and academic allowances to Scheduled Caste students attending India's top institutions.
(2025-11-26). Vice President Radhakrishnan Champions 'Viksit Bharat' on Constitution Day. devdiscourse.com Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has called upon the nation to work in harmony towards the ambitious objective of 'Viksit Bharat,' while stressing the eternal unity embodied in the soul of the Indian Constitution. His comments were made during a Constitution Day event at 'Samvidhan Sadan,' the former Central Hall of the Old Parliament building.
(2025-11-26). UK Protesters in Spotlight as Court Reviews Controversial Terror Ban. moderndiplomacy.eu The British government's decision to designate the pro-Palestinian activist network Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is being challenged in London's High Court. The group was proscribed in July, placing it on the same legal footing as organisations like Islamic State and making membership punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The Home Office …
(2025-11-26). Blandine Sankara: "Agroecology is a form of resistance and decolonization" peoplesdispatch.org 
In Burkina Faso, agroecology flourishes as an act of resistance. In a country where more than 80% of the active population makes their living off agriculture, peasant movements and social organizations have defended the production of healthy food and food self-sufficiency as a path to liberation from the wounds left by French neocolonialism. | Leading this effort is the Yelemani Association, founded in 2009 by Blandine Sankara, sister of revolutionary leader and former president Thomas Sankara, who governed the country from 1983 to 1987, when he was assassinated. | The word Yelemani means "change" or "transformat…
(2025-11-26). Constellation-class implosion jeopardizes US naval superiority. asiatimes.com 
A shipbuilding fiasco has forced the US Navy to scrap most of its Constellation-class frigates and race toward a new naval shipbuilding playbook. This month, USNI News reported that Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced that the US Navy has canceled most of its Constellation-class frigate program in a strategic pivot toward faster shipbuilding. …
(2025-11-26). FAO, Iran take new step toward innovation and quality integrity in saffron value chain. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad (MAJ) and the Iranian Society for Horticultural Sciences (IrSHS), held a National Workshop on Saffron Quality Integrity and Value Chain Development.
(2025-11-26). When Terror Wears a White Collar. moderndiplomacy.eu On November 10, the Delhi blast rattled more than the city's infrastructure. Yet again, it upended our core assumptions about the faces behind the acts of terror. On the same morning, nearly 2900 kg of explosives were recovered from Faridabad, Haryana. This discovery revealed a disturbing reality: all accused of hoarding the material were well-qualified …
(2025-11-26). Mirror Turned Inward: David Wood's Past and His Crusade Against Islam. muslimskeptic.com Many in the Anglosphere would likely have, by now, come across the latest controversy surrounding one of Christianity's most celebrated contemporary polemicists, David Wood. Almost out of the blue, Wood admitted that, when he was eighteen years old, he engaged in sexual intercourse with girls aged thirteen and fifteen, which included committing the act of …
(2025-11-26). Tsinghua introduces comprehensive framework for AI use in education. ecns.cn Tsinghua University has unveiled a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence use in education, emphasizing the prohibition of AI for ghostwriting, plagiarism, fabrication, or other misconduct among graduate students.
(2025-11-26). Xi extends congratulations on Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
(2025-11-26). Gondwe assists Elangeni TVET raise over R1m for Infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Gondwe assists Elangeni TVET raise over R1m for Infrastructure projects | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has assisted Elangeni TVET College in securing more than R1 million for critical infrastructure development and skills-enhancement projects. | The college achieved this milestone during its 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner, held recently in Umhlanga, north of Durban. | In collaboration with local businesses, the event raised a total of R1 075 400 through financial pledges, table sponsorships, individual contributions, and auction bids. | Approximately 150 representatives from…
(2025-11-26). Iran, Turkey emphasize expansion of trade ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's minister of industry, mining, and trade, during a meeting with the minister of trade of turkey, emphasized the need to remove obstacles to the development of Tehran-Ankara economic cooperation and announced a $2 billion increase in the value of trade exchanges next year, reaching a total of $10 billion in trade between the two countries.
(2025-11-26). Nzimande advocates for Africa-centric research agenda. sanews.gov.za Nzimande advocates for Africa-centric research agenda | Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework designed around African priorities rather than external influences. | He recognised that African countries have to build robust science infrastructure and regional networks. | "To enable this fundamental shift, we believe Africa desperately needs what I call a sovereign research agenda for Africa. By this, I mean a research agenda that is designed, funded, and directed based on African…
(2025-11-26). Punjab announces partridge hunting season under strict regulations. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Wildlife Department has announced the start of the Partridge hunting season across the province, outlining a detailed framework of designated hunting zones, permit procedures and regulatory conditions. According to an official notification,Partridge hunting will only be allowed on Sundays and strictly within notified areas and dates. Outside the designated zones, the hunting fee has been set at one thousand rupees. | Under the amended wildlife regulations, the department has established special and general hunting grounds, community conservancies, and both public and private wildlife reserves. In Ch…
(2025-11-26). China offers blueprint for Africa's rise. ecns.cn Africa could double its current growth rate for the next 40 years by drawing on China's development strategy, which offers the strongest "proof of concept" for sustained high growth, economist Jeffrey Sachs said in a lecture on Thursday.
(2025-11-26). Last night of Fatemieh mourning ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — The last night of the mourning ceremony of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Tuesday evening at Imam Khomeini Hussainya.
(2025-11-26). Nawaz Sharif terms Imran Khan's facilitators 'bigger criminals', demands accountability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has accused those who brought Imran Khan to power of being as guilty as Khan himself and of being bigger criminals, calling for them to be held accountable. | In an address to newly elected members of the assembly, Nawaz remarked that during Khan's tenure, the country faced only destruction. "A culture of bad manners was promoted, and the country came close to bankruptcy," he said, adding that during the tenure of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, inflation surged to 39%, while under his leadership, inflation had been kept at just 3%. | "If th…
(2025-11-26). US labels Myanmar's hell 'safe' in shameful nod to junta. asiatimes.com 
There are falsehoods that mislead, falsehoods that injure and then falsehoods so vast they expose a moral collapse inside the institutions that utter them. The recent decision by the US Department of Homeland Security to declare Myanmar "safe" for the forced return of Myanmar nationals belongs squarely in the third category. It is not a …
(2025-11-26). Pakistan, Bahrain set sights on $1b trade target. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have agreed to raise Pakistan—Bahrain bilateral trade to US$1 billion within three years, setting one of the strongest economic goals between the two countries in recent years. | The commitment was made during a meeting at Qasr Al-Qudaibiya in Manama, where both leaders placed economic cooperation at the centre of their discussions. Current trade between the two nations stands at more than US$550 million, with both sides expressing readiness to accelerate growth through the nearly finalised Pakis…
(2025-11-26). Coventry win showdown with promotion rivals Middlesbrough. tribune.com.pk 
Championship leaders Coventry bolstered their bid to reach the Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win against promotion rivals Middlesbrough on Tuesday. | Frank Lampard's side struck twice in the opening 15 minutes through Ellis Simms' powerful finish and a Liam Kitching header at the Riverside Stadium. | Middlesbrough responded through Morgan Whittaker before the break and equalised soon after the restart with a Bobby Thomas own goal. | But Kitching and Simms both netted again in the final five minutes to strengthen Coventry's promotion prospects. | Middlesbrough, who dropped to third place, introduced new bo…
(2025-11-26). Netanyahu remains to mend rift between IDF chief and defense minister. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister has refrained from publicly backing either Israeli Katz or Eyal Zamir in their latest clash, which erupted after the IDF chief dismissed senior officers for their responsibility for the events of October 7 without first notifying the defense minister…
(2025-11-26). New bill could expand Israeli control in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — Israel's Knesset has taken a significant step toward enabling direct property purchases by Israelis in the occupied West Bank—legislation that critics say could accelerate settlement expansion.
(2025-11-26). White House Backs Steve Witkoff After Leak of His Call With Putin Advisor. news.antiwar.com The White House has backed President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, after Bloomberg received a recording of a call he held with Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin. A transcript of the call, held on October 14, shows Witkoff and Ushakov discussing an upcoming phone call between Trump and Putin. Witkoff suggests …
(2025-11-26). US Interference Threatens Electoral Integrity In Honduras. popularresistance.org As Honduras approaches its 30 November general election, troubling signs have emerged of a coordinated effort to distort, delegitimize, and ultimately interfere in the country's sovereign democratic process. | Yesterday, many Honduran political figures — including presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla and numerous members of the Honduran National Congress — attended a Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing in the United States Congress chaired by Representative María Elvira Salazar, a far-right proponent of US intervention in Latin America.
(2025-11-26). PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February. tribune.com.pk 
The preliminary court hearing requested by Paris Saint-Germain over a French football league (LFP) decision in the dispute between the club and Kylian Mbappe has been scheduled for February 23, a source close to the case told AFP on Tuesday. | The separate case is linked to the bitter face-off between Mbappe and his former club, which was heard last week by the French labour court, where the France star claimed 263 million euros ($304m) in compensation and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros. | The decision in that case is expected on December 16. | February's preliminary hearing is related…
(2025-11-26). China ready to build more mature strategic partnership with Australia. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Australia's Governor-General Samantha Mostyn in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2025.
(2025-11-26). The 'Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe' freight train is fast and convenient, winning praise from African traders. ecns.cn Tania, as a Cameroonian merchant, has been rooted in Yiwu for many years. The China-Europe Railway Express "Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe" was absolutely mind-blowing to him. He found that shipping goods from Yiwu to major cities in Europe is now faster and more convenient than ever. Compared with the longer transit time of sea freight, this "fast and efficient" mode of transportation has earned its high praise!
(2025-11-26). Fresh clashes in Sudan as US presses for truce. newarab.com 
Since April 2023, the army and the paramilitary Speaking in Abu Dhabi…
(2025-11-26). Human Settlements team dispatched to assist distressed KZN families. sanews.gov.za Human Settlements team dispatched to assist distressed KZN families | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched a team from the national department responsible for emergency housing to work with KwaZulu-Natal officials to assist households affected by recent heavy rains at Umshwathi Local Municipality. | According to the preliminary assessment, about 400 people, including close to 200 children and 163 females, have been affected. | "The team is currently conducting a full assessment, which will determine the required intervention. There are four categories of emergency housing interventions provid…
(2025-11-26). China Snaps Up US Soybeans in Sudden Buying Spree After Trump—Xi Call. moderndiplomacy.eu China has bought at least ten U.S. soybean cargoes potentially as many as fifteen worth roughly $300 million in deals signed since Tuesday, according to traders familiar with the transactions. The surge in buying comes just one day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which Trump …
(2025-11-26). Selected Articles: "A Poor Man's Nuke:" Weaponizing Ticks, Fleas and Mosquitoes. globalresearch.ca 
By In her interview with Tucker Carlson, Kris Newby says according to Willy Burgdorfer, a researcher at Fort Detrick's bio-weapon lab, bites from infected ticks, …
(2025-11-26). Wong's world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-26). Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It's Their Legal Duty. scheerpost.com Flag Unfurling on 24th Anniversary of 9-11Secretary of War Pete Hegseth renders a salute during the 2025 National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Ceremony in Arlington, Va., Sept. 11, 2025. The ceremony honors the 184 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attack (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Spraktes) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible
(2025-11-26). British families eat significantly larger variety of foods since 1940. ummid.com New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940.
(2025-11-26). Earthquake and safety drill to be held in schools. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The 27th national earthquake and safety drill will be held on Saturday in schools to raise awareness among students, teachers, and their families, as well as reinforce safety behaviors during and after earthquakes.
(2025-11-26). Private sector ready to play a more active role in Iran-China commercial co-op: TCCIMA head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Mahmoud Najafi Arab, the Head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA), in a letter to Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, while presenting a report on the achievements of the Tehran Chamber's delegation's visit to the Shanghai exhibition in China and the side meetings of this delegation, declared readiness to play an active role in organizing and facilitating the relations between the private sectors of the two countries.
(2025-11-26). UN launches process to elect new secretary-general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization's new secretary-general.
(2025-11-26). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-26). Distorting Lens of FPTP: Decoding The Bihar 2025 Mandate. ummid.com The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has once again exposed the deep structural distortions of India's First Past…
(2025-11-26). Delhi Blast: Suspicion First, Evidence Later. ummid.com This phenomenon is not new. It is the natural extension of a decade-long drift where Muslims in India have not just been blamed for crimes they did not commit, but targeted for simply existing within a landscape where trust has become communal and suspicion automatic.
(2025-11-26). Trust as a Nordic Weapon in Winning Global Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu At a time when many countries are mired in political polarization, crises of trust, and a stubborn diplomatic style, the Nordic countries demonstrate the exact opposite, as seen in how they win global diplomacy through public trust. Ironically, this seemingly simple thing is actually the most difficult "weapon" for other countries to master. Finland, Denmark, …
(2025-11-26). Online but outpaced: Australia's digital drift. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-26). Ukraine Agrees To US-Sponsored Deal To End War With Russia. popularresistance.org The Ukrainian government has "agreed to a peace deal" to end the nearly three-year war between Moscow and Kiev, a US official told CBS News on 25 November. | "The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal. There are some minor details to be sorted out, but they have agreed to a peace deal," the US official said. | Ukrainian National Security Advisor Rustem Umerov also said that an understanding has been reached, expressing optimism that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky would travel to the US by the end of November in order to finalize the deal.
(2025-11-26). PSX sees strong rebound as investor confidence boosts index by 1,496 points. tribune.com.pk 
After several sessions of sustained selling pressure, optimism made a firm comeback at the Pakistan Stock Exchange as the benchmark KSE-100 index staged an impressive recovery, powered by renewed investor confidence and strong performances in key sectors. | The market opened on Wednesday with a distinctly positive note and maintained its bullish momentum throughout the session. The index surged to an intra-day peak of 163,397.24, reflecting robust sentiment across index-heavy sectors like fertiliser and banking. Even with early dips touching an intra-day low of 160,564.86, the market quickly regained traction.
(2025-11-26). Malaysia-Thailand: With friends like these, who needs enemies? asiatimes.com 
Speaking at the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi in February, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim envisioned an ASEAN that must "shine" as it navigates great-power rivalries while addressing the bloc's most pressing crises. And shine throughout 2025, Anwar did. Sadly for Thailand, though, Malaysia's mediation efforts as ASEAN chair have amounted to a series of …
(2025-11-26). 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.
(2025-11-26). Massachusetts Advocates Resist Dystopian Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Bill. truthout.org On November 18, 2025, Massachusetts advocates gathered for hours at the State House as they have, year after year, to beat back yet another legislative proposal for involuntary outpatient commitment, or IOC. Involuntary outpatient commitment laws create a layer of specialized courts that use the so-called "Black Robe Effect," which uses a judge's authority to compel people with diagnoses of… |
(2025-11-26). Japanese protest outside PM's residence over Sanae Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Hundreds of Japanese citizens gather in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2025 to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous Taiwan-related remarks made in the Diet. Demonstrators demand Takaichi to withdraw the remarks, provide an explanation, and issue an apology.
(2025-11-26). Antidepressants (SSRI) Trigger Hyponatremia, Which Causes Severe Anxiety. globalresearch.ca Antidepressants like SSRIs are strongly linked to hyponatremia, a dangerous drop in blood sodium that disrupts nerve and muscle function | The risk is highest in the first two weeks of treatment, when sodium levels plummet to life-threatening lows that trigger …
(2025-11-26). New Study: Gender-Affirming Care Dramatically Lowers Suicide Risk for Trans Kids. truthout.org A newly published study reveals that a certain kind of gender-affirming care for transgender kids and young adults likely lowers rates of suicidality among those populations. The study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, examined 432 patients between the ages of 12 and 20 years old who received treatment at an unnamed Midwestern academic medical center. Patients who were set to receive… |
(2025-11-26). 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.
(2025-11-26). You have 19 minutes to decide whether to kill tens of millions. responsiblestatecraft.org WARNING: This article contains spoilers. What if you were the president of the United States and you had just minutes to decide how to respond to an impending nuclear attack? A new film, "A House of Dynamite" — released in theaters early last month and made available on Netflix on October 24 — chronicles a chaotic, confusing, and terrifying conference call involving the president and his top advisers after U.S. military officials detect an intercontinental ballistic missile headed toward what they eventually conclude to be Chicago.The film — directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Op…
(2025-11-26). Beko reaffirms its confidence in Pakistan's home-appliances sector. tribune.com.pk 
Türkiye's leading investment holding company, Koç Holding, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan and Dawlance's growth trajectory through a high-profile visit from senior executives of Koç Holding and Beko, flagship of Koç Group in consumer durables industry. | The delegation included Dr Fatih Kemal Ebiçlioƒülu, President of the Consumer Durables Group at Koç Holding; Can Dinçer, Chief Commercial Officer for Türkiye and South Asia at Beko; Nihat Bayƒ±z, Chief Production and Technology Officer at Beko; and Handan Abdurrahmano&fn…
(2025-11-26). AlUla's Maraya Concert Hall is world's largest mirrored structure. ummid.com The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world's largest mirrored building to date.
(2025-11-26). Gold Heist Probe: Kerala Court Grants Custody of TDB Ex-President Padmakumar to SIT. devdiscourse.com A Kerala court has granted custody of CPI(M) leader and former TDB president A Padmakumar to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for two days. The team is investigating the disappearance of gold from Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa shrine, particularly the Sreekovil door frames.
(2025-11-26). Trump pardons turkeys in annual Thanksgiving tradition. ecns.cn The U.S. President Donald Trump continues the tradition of ceremonially pardoning two turkeys Gobble and Waddle at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S on Nov. 25, 2025. After an online vote, Gobble is selected to go onstage to receive the presidential pardon.
(2025-11-26). Supreme court highlights judicial financial redress for minors in need. ecns.cn China's top court highlighted four landmark cases on Wednesday, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the healthy development of children facing hardships due to incidents.
(2025-11-26). Bihar Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM loses Balrampur seat by 389 votes. ummid.com Mohammad Adil Hasan of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has lost the Balrampur assembly seat of Bihar by just 389 votes, as per the final result announced by the Election Commission Friday.
(2025-11-26). Let's not become a statistic this festive season. sanews.gov.za Let's not become a statistic this festive season | The start of the month of December signals the start of the much-awaited festive season we have all been secretly yearning for – probably since the end of the last festive season! ⚪ While we have been waiting for the arrival of December that is characterised by long hot days, scones and drinks on tap under a tree or on the stoep in our beloved villages or dorpies, the December holidays also have a dark side. ⚪ This holiday season on South African roads is also synonymous with serious and sometimes deadly accidents that steal the joy from families and friends…
(2025-11-26). Tehran, Islamabad call for boosting strategic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) — Iran's senior statesman Ali Larijani met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, with both sides stressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordinating efforts on regional stability.
(2025-11-26). Weaponised lawfare as domestic and international threat to Western democracies. onlineopinion.com.au As 'lawfare' spreads – from veterans fearing prosecution to courts reshaping climate and migration policy – the rule of law is being twisted into a tool that can paralyse governments.
(2025-11-26). New or Resale: Which Home is Right for You? ummid.com Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value.
(2025-11-26). MC USA kicks off collaborative conflict transformation workshop series. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA is teaming up with The Shalom Collaboratory at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Mennonite Central Committee Central States to launch a new training initiative featuring regional, in-person workshops on conflict transformation.
(2025-11-26). Serene Air to resume operations after PCAA restores licence. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has restored the operating licence of Serene Air, clearing the way for the airline to resume flights that had been suspended due to a shortage of aircraft. | The authority had previously halted Serene Air's operations after the carrier fell below the minimum fleet requirements necessary to maintain its licence. | The airline is expected to restart domestic operations within the next two months and resume international flights within three months, pending permission from the regulator. | Serene Air's management welcomed the decision, expressing gratitude to the government f…
(2025-11-26). Global Research's Year-End Fundraising. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Global Research is a registered non-profit, independent research and media organization based in Quebec, Canada. | Since September 2001, we have established an extensive
(2025-11-26). France bids farewell to panda 'diplomats'. ecns.cn Two of China's most prominent overseas ambassadors — a pair of giant pandas sent to France in 2012 — will be returning home ahead of schedule over health-related reasons.
(2025-11-26). Merz, Macron, Starmer Issue Statement Following Coalition Of The Willing Meeting. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) The leaders of the E3 format French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this in a joint statement following a …
(2025-11-26). The Good News in Rachel Reeves' Budget. bylinetimes.com 
There was much to welcome in Rachel Reeves annual Budget on Wednesday. | Her decision to scrap the two child benefit will lift an estimated 350,000 children out of poverty and finally bring an end to the The policy will be partly paid for by raising taxes on Britain's harmful gambling sector – something long called for by campaigners, including the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. | The tax on gam…
(2025-11-26). Tea traditions infuse strength into bonds. ecns.cn Tea makers from across the Taiwan Strait gathered at Wuyi Mountain in Fujian province in November to establish the Fujian-Taiwan Concentric Tea Garden, a symbolic gesture of reunion and cooperation.
(2025-11-26). IHC orders corrected ad for patwari posts. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the Islamabad administration to issue a corrected advertisement for patwari posts. Judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani criticised the administration, stating, "You have now even created a constitutional court, yet the work is still not being done," he said. | Justice Kayani added, "Try appointing someone from Islamabad in Punjab or Sindh. In Rawalpindi, a patwari from Chakwal isn't appointed, nor is someone from Rawalpindi posted in Jhelum. I don't know what happens to you when it comes to Islamabad". | The original advertisement had proposed that individuals across the co…
(2025-11-26). Asian Stocks Rally on Weak U.S. Data, Fueling Rate-Cut Bets. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street. Softer-than-expected U.S. economic data, including weaker retail sales and consumer confidence, fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its December policy meeting. Japan's Nikkei jumped 1.9%, MSCI's Asia-Pacific index outside Japan gained 1.1%, and U.S. stock futures also climbed. Why It …
(2025-11-26). Takaichi's Taiwan remarks spark domestic protests, global criticism. ecns.cn Hundreds of Japanese citizens gathered outside the prime minister's office on Tuesday evening, calling on the incumbent, Sanae Takaichi, to retract her remarks on Taiwan.
(2025-11-26). G20 Summit opens in Johannesburg. tehrantimes.com
(2025-11-26). Sea level doesn't rise at the same rate everywhere — we mapped where Antarctica's ice melt would have the biggest impact. |
(2025-11-26). Thousands of criminals reoffend in South Africa — better data would show where the justice system is failing. |
(2025-11-26). What makes a true Santa is inside — and comes with the red suit. |
(2025-11-26). What the budget could mean for you — experts react to the chancellor's announcement. |
(2025-11-26). DRC journalist Michael Tenende threatened by mayor over governance coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). As US hunger rises, Trump administration's 'efficiency' goals cause massive food waste. |
(2025-11-26). Stranger Things has kept our attention through clever use of 'hauntology' — a psychologist explains. |
(2025-11-26). 'Without prejudice': What this 2-word legalese means for the dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James. |
(2025-11-26). Anthology 4 shows there's still more to discover about The Beatles. |
(2025-11-26). Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs' DNA. |
(2025-11-26). Online harassment is silencing Canada's health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them. |
(2025-11-26). AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient — and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets. |
(2025-11-26). PATRICK LAWRENCE: What? Peace in Our Time in Ukraine? scheerpost.com
(2025-11-26). CPJ, partners warn of press freedom violations ahead of Honduras election. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). Automated systems decide which homeless Philadelphians get housing and who stays on the street — often in ways that feel arbitrary to those waiting. |
(2025-11-26). Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution — how constraints in development can lead to new forms. |
(2025-11-26). Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don't stick narrowly to preprofessional education. |
(2025-11-26). FEMA's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. grist.org
(2025-11-26). Pillion: what a sex therapy expert thinks of this domination-themed queer rom-com. |
(2025-11-26). Will Help to Buy give first home buyers a leg up? Here's what we can learn from the UK. |
(2025-11-26). A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers. |
(2025-11-26). A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone. |
(2025-11-26). Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams. |
(2025-11-26). More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI — is human writing headed for extinction? |
(2025-11-26). AI 'dreams' up new realities. How does this impact the way we understand our own dreaming? |
(2025-11-26). A brief history of the exposed nipple in fashion — from Marie Antoinette to Sydney Sweeney. |
(2025-11-26). Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence — and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish. |
(2025-11-26). An important wetland in Ghana is under siege. Researchers investigate the real issues. |
(2025-11-26). TotalEnergies: French court ruling over false climate claims could boost African cases against polluters. |
(2025-11-26). How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity. |
(2025-11-26). George Plimpton's 1966 nonfiction classic 'Paper Lion' revealed the bruising truths of Detroit Lions training camp. |
(2025-11-26). Swiss public broadcaster executive receives death threat. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up. |
(2025-11-26). Global power shifts are playing out in the Red Sea region: why this is where the rules are changing. |
(2025-11-26). From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane. |
(2025-11-26). Elphaba the ecofeminist: Wicked For Good casts its heroine as an icon of resistance. |
(2025-11-26). When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe. |
(2025-11-26). China's Shenzhou-22 spaceship docks with space station combination. ecns.cn
(2025-11-26). CPJ celebrates courageous journalists at 2025 International Press Freedom Awards. cpj.org
(2025-11-26). Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science. |
(2025-11-26). 'Life goes on without you': with Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko. Gulnoza Said
(2025-11-26). Inflation jumps in October, adding to pressure on government to make budget savings. |
(2025-11-26). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2025-11-26). CPJ, partners urge Indian police to probe threats against journalist Rana Ayyub and her father. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). Indian authorities raid Kashmir Times' Jammu office, seize equipment. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). Bosnian war propaganda resurgence: the last hurrah. strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-26). South Sudan authorities suspend Hot in Juba news outlet. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-26). A year on, the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile ‚àí could a return to cyclical violence come next? |
(2025-11-26). Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views. |
(2025-11-26). Encouraging young people to vote requires understanding why they don't. |
(2025-11-26). Vitamin B6 products are set to be restricted. Here's what you need to know. |
(2025-11-26). Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation. |
(2025-11-26). How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs. |
(2025-11-26). Thailand indicts journalist Murray Hunter on criminal defamation charges at Malaysia's request. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-11-26). Insights丨Why is China a hot topic at this high-level forum. ecns.cn
(2025-11-26). Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees — but Kyiv has been there before. |
(2025-11-26). First artificially bred spotted seal on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau enjoys the winter. ecns.cn
(2025-11-26). Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges. |
(2025-11-26). Día Nacional de México en FIHAV 2025: Amplio respaldo empresarial y nuevas alianzas. cubadebate.cu Con una participación sostenida desde 1983 en la Feria Internacional de La Habana, México volvió a tener presencia destacada en la edición 41 de esta cita, donde presentó 18 empresas de diversos sectores e inauguró un pabellón renovado.
(2025-11-26). Día Nacional de México en FIHAV 2025: Amplio respaldo empresarial y nuevas alianzas. cubadebate.cu Con una participación sostenida desde 1983 en la Feria Internacional de La Habana, México volvió a tener presencia destacada en la edición 41 de esta cita, donde presentó 18 empresas de diversos sectores e inauguró un pabellón renovado.
(2025-11-26). Radiografía de las cuentas de extrema derecha que operan contra Cuba en X. cubadebate.cu El Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate analiza 30 cuentas muy activas en campañas de extrema derecha contra el Gobierno cubano en la plataforma X y revela un patrón claro: ninguna de ellas figura, según la función "Acerca de esta cuenta", como radicada en Cuba. Los resultados apuntan a que una parte relevante del discurso "opositor" que se ofrece como "desde dentro de la Isla" es producido en realidad desde el exterior.
(2025-11-26). Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel: Una oportunidad única para inversionistas. cubadebate.cu Durante el VIII Foro de Inversiones, la directora de la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel, Ana Teresa Igarza Martínez, presentó una visión detallada del desarrollo y las oportunidades únicas que ofrece esta zona para inversionistas nacionales e internacionales. Igarza Martínez enfatizó que la ZED Mariel se consolida como el centro del desarrollo industrial y comercial del país.
(2025-11-26). Hoy en Fihav 2025: Mincex anuncia incentivos para la inversión extranjera en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la apertura del VIII Foro de Inversiones, el viceprimer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior y Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, realizó importantes anuncios del Gobierno dirigidos a fomentar el desarrollo de negocios en Cuba.
(2025-11-26). Radiografía de las cuentas de extrema derecha que operan contra Cuba en X. cubadebate.cu El Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate analiza 30 cuentas muy activas en campañas de extrema derecha contra el Gobierno cubano en la plataforma X y revela un patrón claro: ninguna de ellas figura, según la función "Acerca de esta cuenta", como radicada en Cuba. Los resultados apuntan a que una parte relevante del discurso "opositor" que se ofrece como "desde dentro de la Isla" es producido en realidad desde el exterior.
(2025-11-26). COP30: petrostates block climate deal once again, but some countries are taking their own decisive steps to phase out fossil fuels. |
(2025-11-26). Food insecurity is on the rise: a look at the world's 'hunger hotspots'. |
(2025-11-26). Il Teatro dell'Assurdo in 28 punti. strategic-culture.su Il "piano di pace" in 28 punti del direttore del circo per l'Ucraina puà≤ essere considerato come un'esibizione di un animale domestico che si diverte in uno stagno per intrattenere il pubblico. E ora passiamo a un'altra attrazione. | Segue nostro Il "piano di pace" in 28 punti del direttore del circo per l'Ucraina puà≤ essere considerato come un'esibizione di un animale domestico che si diverte in uno stagno per intrattenere il pu…
(2025-11-26). La rete oligarchica che ha distrutto l'Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Quello di Timur Mindich è solo l'ultimo di una lunga lista di casi di corruzione che hanno messo in crisi la già traballante legittimazione popolare del regime di Kiev, a più riprese accusato di arricchirsi sulla pelle del suo popolo. | Segue nostro Già nel 2022, pochi mesi dopo l'inizio della cosiddetta "Operazione Militare Speciale", il Washington Post (non esattamente un quotidiano passibile di essere accusato di russofilia) aveva por…
(2025-11-26). Trump Walks Back Ukraine Peace Deadline as Moscow Talks Intensify. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump on Tuesday retreated from an earlier Thanksgiving deadline he had set for Ukraine to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan with Russia, saying instead that an agreement would come "when it's over." Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, Trump said U.S. negotiators were making progress and that Russia had agreed …
(2025-11-26). PAA rejects reports of 'major disaster averted' at Islamabad airport. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority on Wednesday rejected recent reports that an aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at Islamabad International Airport, characterising the incident as a standard safety exercise rather than an emergency. | Local media reported that the Saudi Arabia-based flight SV278, en route from Jeddah to Islamabad, was prevented by air traffic control from landing on a closed runway, allegedly averting a "major disaster". According to the publicly available flight tracker, the flight landed at 5: 13pm, over an hour later than its scheduled arrival of 4: 05pm. | A local news outlet reports that…
(2025-11-26). øQué está pasando en México? strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-26). øQué está pasando en México? strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-26). Por que o Brasil tem uma lei antiterrorismo estapafúrdia? strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-25). San Su Shrine: preserving the traditions of a thousand-year-old family. ecns.cn The three ancient Chinese poets, namely Su Xun, Su Shi, and Su Zhe are known as San Su (the Three Sus). They are among eight of China's most illustrious literary masters who lived during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties.
(2025-11-25). Wednesday 11/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-11-25). 500 Violations, 342 Bodies: The Gaza Ceasefire That Never Was. thinktank.pk In the shattered streets of Gaza, where the air still carries the metallic tang of endless explosions and the wails of the bereaved echo through tent cities, a cruel irony unfolds. On October 10, 2025, the world exhaled a collective sigh of relief as headlines trumpeted a "ceasefire" between Israel and Palestinian militants—a supposed dawn …
(2025-11-25). Venezuela rejects Marco Rubio's ridiculous lies in attempt to justify an illegal intervention. radiohc.cu Venezuela has categorically, firmly and absolutely rejected what it called a new and ridiculous tall tale by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who designated the nonexistent Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organization. | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that with this step, they are repeating "an infamous and vile lie to justify an illegitimate and illegal intervention against Venezuela, under the classic US format of regime change." | It emphasized that this new maneuver "will follow the same fate as previous and recurring aggressions against our country: failure."
(2025-11-25). Venezuela: US Ploy Designating Non-Existent Cartel as Terrorist Organization Seeks to Justify Military Intervention. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the Venezuelan government condemned the designation of the so-called Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist group by the United States government, reiterating that it does not exist. In a statement, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry asserted that the Trump administration is repeating a "vile lie" and a "ridiculous ploy" to justify an "illegitimate and illegal" intervention in Venezuela, "under the classic US regime change model." | "It is foolish for the Venezuelan government to waste valuable time governing by having to respond to these infamies and slanders. Fortunately, the Venezuelan people are more unit…
(2025-11-25). Minister Chikunga calls for Media and Creative Sectors to 'flip the script' in fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za Minister Chikunga calls for Media and Creative Sectors to 'flip the script' in fight against GBVF | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on South Africa's media, film, advertising and entertainment sectors to use their immense influence to help shift the country's cultural norms and accelerate the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | The Minister was delivering the keynote address at the national 2025 launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign at Gallagher Convention Centre on T…
(2025-11-25). US dangles F-35s as Saudi hunts edge in shifting Mideast skies. asiatimes.com 
The US is dangling the F-35 stealth fighter before Saudi Arabia, igniting a new scramble for airpower dominance in the Middle East. This month, US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman announced a landmark defense agreement in Washington that prominently featured the sale of advanced US weaponry, including future deliveries …
(2025-11-25). Columbia 21st-Century Partnership With Tel Aviv University Revisited. indybay.org "In the 21st-century universities like Tel Aviv University [TAU have, historically, been 'playing a major role in enhancing Israel's security capabilities and military edge'…,"
(2025-11-25). Tokyo slammed for ambiguity, urged to uphold one-China principle. ecns.cn Takaichi's erroneous remarks violate the four China-Japan political documents, and have undermined the political foundation of bilateral ties, Mao said.Japan should deliver on the commitments it made to China with concrete actions, instead of continuing to be obstinate or saying one thing and doing another, she said.
(2025-11-25). 'Who Wants to Live Like This?' Locals Fume as Meta AI Data Center Upends Entire Community. scheerpost.com Meta Headquarters Sign. Nokia621, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Brad Reed / The tiny town of Ho…
(2025-11-25). Activist walks to Palestine to show solidarity. thecanary.co If you're from the North East of England, there's a chance you know Mick. A local legend, clued up on everything left leaning, with a total disregard for authority. He's had a colourful life, defined by his activism. Upon retiring he announced he'd be walking to Palestine. No one was surprised. In 2013, Mick, being […] | By
(2025-11-25). The Trump-Mamdani Show Was Amazing. But . . . indybay.org Downsides for Progressives Could Turn Out to Be Steep.
(2025-11-25). Trump's Ukraine Plan Hits EU Wall: "We Control the ‚Ǩ300B — Not You" thinktank.pk In the marble halls of European diplomacy, where every comma in a sanction clause can sway billions in frozen fortunes, the European Union is drawing a red line. As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump barrels toward a Ukraine ceasefire blueprint that could upend the continent's security architecture, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has issued a …
(2025-11-25). Convicted Israeli spy Pollard alleges rape by U.S. interrogators during custody. tehrantimes.com Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard claimed he was raped by U.S. interrogators while in custody, The Cradle reported Tuesday.
(2025-11-25). Documentary: Dissent Into Madness. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca What if the delusions of the dissidents are in fact real?
(2025-11-25). Cambodia: Returned Migrant Workers Face Hunger, Joblessness. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant workers move through the Ban Laem Immigration Checkpoint on the Thai-Cambodian border, July 28, 2025. | © 2025 Ploy Phutpheng/SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo | The Cambodian government is not supporting hundreds of thousands of migrant workers with microfinance debts who returned from Thailand because of hostilities in mid-2025.The Cambodian government has long failed to ensure an adequate standard of living, compelling many families to obtain predatory microfinance loans, making the tenuous situation of people who returned even more difficult.The government should follow thr…
(2025-11-25). Comment: Will three PSL teams be sold? tribune.com.pk 
"You were saying this 'game' was fixed and no action will be taken against Multan Sultans, Ali Tareen would remain the owner, soon we'd see a picture of him and Salman Naseer exchanging bouquets, and then everyone would live happily ever after. But now the deadline is almost here, and the Sultans' issues remain unresolved. | Ali Tareen is hinting at a legal battle — that means things are really bad." | When I said this to a friend who closely follows the PSL, he replied, "I gave my opinion after analyzing the situation, but perhaps I was wrong. Anyway, after waiting so long, wait another couple of days […
(2025-11-25). Why Palestinian Statehood is a Prerequisite for Arab-Israeli Peace and Expansion of Abraham Accords. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Mohammed bin Salman wants to bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham accords, the network of agreements to normalise relations between Israel with other countries in the Middle East and, increasingly, beyond. Donald Trump would have enjoyed hearing this when the Saudi crown prince visited the White House on November 18. | It was Trump's first administration that brokered the initial agreements between <...
(2025-11-25). Russia Faces Challenges Building Its Media Network in Africa. globalresearch.ca With heightening geopolitical situation, a new wave is entirely blowing from Russia to Africa, fortifying the emerging multipolar world with emphasis on Africa and the Global South. | Russia's policy approach toward Africa is increasingly changing, incorporating most the areas and …
(2025-11-25). COP30 ends with 'extremely weak' outcomes, says Pacific campaigner. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist The United Nations climate conference in Brazil this month finished with an "extremely weak" outcome, according to one Pacific campaigner. Shiva Gounden, the head of Pacific at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said the multilateral process is currently being attacked, which is making it hard to reach a meaningful consensus on…
(2025-11-25). With elections just days away, external pressure on Honduras is mounting. peoplesdispatch.org Although Moncada appears to have the lead in the polls, the opposition has launched a national and international campaign to delegitimize the results of the November 30 election.
(2025-11-25). Ministerio de Turismo de Cuba inaugura área temática en Fihav 2025. radiohc.cu 
El área temática "Cuba àönica", perteneciente al Ministerio de Turismo, se inauguró este lunes en el Pabellón Central del recinto ferial Expocuba, como parte de la XLI Feria Internacional de La Habana, Fihav 2025. | Juan Carlos García Granda, titular del Turismo en el archipiélago, explicó que "Cuba àönica" hace alusión a la campaña que desde hace años refleja el significado de la mayor isla de las Antillas para el mundo, y reconoce el valor del personal del sector que labora cada día en función de elevar la calidad de los servicios. Foto: Luis Jiménez | García Granda destacó que estarán presentes en Fi…
(2025-11-25). Madison, December 9, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Member's Gathering and Potluck. wibailoutpeople.org 