2026-11-08: News Headlines

geo.tv (2026-11-07). US offers $20m for secrets of Iran's nuclear programme Trump says was 'obliterated'. geo.tv

Juan Cole (2026-11-07). Could Trump's Iran War Kill the Western Auto Industry and make China an EV Monopoly? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran has put global oil prices up to as much as $118 a barrel at some points. That spike translated into elevated gasoline and diesel prices, putting pressure not only on consumers but on governments, since many states subsidize fuel for their populations. As a result, many governments and consumers have come to feel that they simply cannot afford Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, as Malaysia's

WSWS (2026-11-07). Trump holds war planning meeting amid speculation of November 9 attack on Iran. wsws.org US President Donald Trump met his national security team at the White House Thursday to discuss renewed attacks on Iran, officials told Fox News.

Staff (2026-11-07). Jeffrey Sachs: Peace Is Good Politics. scheerpost.com Jeffrey Sachs Common Dreams The first duty of the new Congress is to ensure that U.S. forces are not sent back into combat in Iran or anywhere else on the whim of a president and the behest of domestic or foreign lobbies. Voters across the United States were loud and clear on Tuesday in their …

Bheria (2026-11-07). End of US Military Aid to Israel: Victory or Strategic Reconfiguration? muslimskeptic.com On November 3, 2026, Donald Trump announced that the United States would terminate approximately $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel by the end of the year. "Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal …

Staff (2026-11-07). The American People Have Spoken, And Across The political Spectrum They Don't Like Israel. scheerpost.com Philip Weiss MondoWeiss "Everyone knows why we lost," J.D. Vance said after the Republican wipeout in the midterm elections, and among the reasons he cited was Israel. For decades, the Israel lobby worked to keep Zionism's bigotry off voters' radar. Those days are over. "Everyone knows why we lost," J.D. Vance said yesterday. "The reason we …

Staff (2026-11-07). China: Cooperation with Cuba is legitimate and transparent; Calls for Ending U.S. Blockade Now! wibailoutpeople.org Cooperation between China and Cuba is completely legitimate and transparent, said the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Guo Jiakun, at a press conference this Friday. The spokesperson expressed Beijing's firm opposition to unlawful unilateral sanctions, which lack foundation in international law and authorization from the United Nations …

scorinoco (2026-11-07). China Defends Cooperation With Cuba Amid Illegal US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com China condemned new sanctions imposed by the US against individuals and entities that do business with Cuba, including two companies from China. At a press conference this Friday, November 6, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, said that "China's cooperation with Cuba is open and transparent," emphasizing that Beijing "firmly …

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). Director General of IDEAS Multimedios denounces impact of U.S. blockade at World Media Summit in China. radiohc.cu Randy Alonso, Director General of IDEAS Multimedios, described it as significant that the Cuban people are raising their voices and presenting their reality — a reality marked by the collective punishment imposed by the United States — at the 7th World Media Summit in China. | In an interview with Xinhua, Alonso noted that Cuba is a country under political, military, and media siege; therefore, having the opportunity to showcase the island's reality and denounce the aggressive policy of the United States before media outlets from around the world is "crucial." | This marks the first time that IDEAS Mu…

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). Cuban journalist and researcher Víctor Pérez-Galdós Ortiz passes away in Havana. radiohc.cu Prominent journalist and researcher Víctor Francisco Pérez-Galdós Ortiz (1945—2026) passed away this Friday at the age of 81. The news was reported by several media outlets, including the radio station Radio Progreso, to which he dedicated some of the most prolific years of his professional career. | Born in Cienfuegos, he devoted his life to journalism, beginning with his enrollment in the School of Journalism at the University of Havana in 1968. He also collaborated with stations such as Radio Habana Cuba and Radio Taíno, gaining distinction for his research on José Martí and Che Guevara. | His accolades…

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). Cuba advocates for digital sovereignty and equal access to AI. radiohc.cu Representatives from Cuba argued at the 7th World Media Summit for the need to ensure equitable access to artificial intelligence (AI) and to prevent technological gaps from deepening inequalities between nations. | The Cuban delegation is led by Liudmila àÅlamo Dueñas, Deputy Head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), accompanied by executives from the island's media outlets. | Alejandro Gómez, Vice President of Prensa Latina, noted that the summit provides an opportunity to analyze the challenges posed by AI amidst the current technological revolution…

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). World Academy of Sciences honors Cuban scientist. radiohc.cu The Center of Molecular Immunology (CIM) announced that Dr. Tania Crombet Ramos has been selected for the 2027 TWAS Medal Lecture — a highly distinguished recognition of her brilliant scientific career. | The TWAS Medal Lecture is an honorary distinction awarded by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to some of its most prominent members, the institution noted on its official Facebook page. | It added that the award recognizes a scientist's outstanding achievements within their field of research. | Crombet Ramos serves as the Director of Clinical Research at the CIM and is a Full Member of the Cuban Academ…

Alina Ramos Martin (2026-11-07). Cambodian graduates from Cuba reaffirm opposition to US blockade. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Cambodian Graduates from Cuba (ACGC) has reaffirmed its opposition to the blockade and the unprecedented coercive measures currently imposed by the United States government against the Caribbean nation.

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-11-07). Cuba and China explore opportunities for biotechnology cooperation. plenglish.com Shanghai, China, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) — Cuban Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment (MINCEX), Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, presided over the Cuba-China Biotechnology Cooperation Opportunities Forum, diplomatic sources reported.

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). Cuban journalist and researcher Víctor Pérez-Galdós Ortiz passes away in Havana. radiohc.cu Prominent journalist and researcher Víctor Francisco Pérez-Galdós Ortiz (1945—2026) passed away this Friday at the age of 81. The news was reported by several media outlets, including the radio station Radio Progreso, to which he dedicated some of the most prolific years of his professional career. | Born in Cienfuegos, he devoted his life to journalism, beginning with his enrollment in the School of Journalism at the University of Havana in 1968. He also collaborated with stations such as Radio Habana Cuba and Radio Taíno, gaining distinction for his research on José Martí and Che Guevara. | His accolades…

Mireya Ojeda (2026-11-07). Daysi, una mujer rural feliz en los campos de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La productora de la agricultura, Daysi Hernández Martínez, de 60 años de edad, es una mujer rural que confiesa sentirse muy feliz en la Finca Punta La Cueva, enclavada en el municipio de Cienfuegos en el centro y sur de Cuba, un aula anexa a la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, de la Universidad Carlos Rafael Rodríguez. | Nació en el campo, disfrutando sus tradiciones bonitas, allá por el municipio cienfueguero de Rodas, en áreas del Central azucarero 5 de Septiembre. Posteriormente vivió mucho tiempo en la ciudad de La Habana, con Emilio Bermúdez, su esposo, quien era militar, y al jubilarse vinieron para la Perla…

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-11-07). Cuban singer-songwriter Liuba Maria Hevia receives major award. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) Renowned singer-songwriter Liuba Maria Hevia—a cornerstone of musical creation for children in Cuba—has been honored with the "Maestro de Juventudes" (Mentor of the Youth) Award, the highest distinction granted by the Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS).

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-11-07). Cuba prepares for "Low-Budget Film" Festival in Gibara. plenglish.com The celebration of cinema will take place from April 13 to 17, when FicGibara 2027 will once again transform the city's outdoor spaces into a cinematic hub, integrated with multicultural and academic forums and powered by alternative energy sources. | In this way, the event keeps alive the philosophy of the "Low-Budget Cinema Manifesto" (Manifiesto del Cine Pobre), launched in 2001 by the renowned Cuban filmmaker Humberto Solas (1941—2008). | The festival is organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), and the local governments of Holguin and Gibara…

UMMID (2026-11-07). Explore Tabuk University Mosque featuring a Grand Dome built without columns. ummid.com An architectural marvel and a blend between the arts of Islamic civilization and the aesthetics of modern architecture, the University of Tabuk Mosque has a large prayer hall with a Grand Dome atop built without columns.

Staff (2026-11-07). The Gaza Effect: When Solidarity Becomes a Challenge to Power. wibailoutpeople.org Italian protest in Ancona, Italy. (Photo: Ukrain4Pal//Wikimedia Commons)…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-11-07). Elecciones legislativas en Israel. El desenlace. radiohc.cu Las elecciones legislativas en Israel, celebradas el 27 de octubre de 2026, estuvieron condicionadas por los ataques de Hamás, el 7 de octubre de 2023, y la contienda para destronar al primer ministro Netanyahu, sin la pretensión de cambiar la difícil realidad palestina, sujeta al empuje del sionismo radical, como ha quedado corroborado en el mandato del gobierno de coalición de extrema derecha. | Sin embargo, el hecho mismo que el desenlace electoral adquiriera carácter de plebiscito respecto a la figura de Netanyahu, considerado un criminal de guerra internacional, en medio de un contexto de guerra -contra Gaza…

Editor (2026-11-07). Cira Pascual Marquina: Building international solidarity from a Venezuelan commune. mronline.org A Marxist internationalist activist and Venezuelan at heart. For 20 years in Caracas, Cira has built community and solidarity rooted in activism, education and friendship.

Staff (2026-11-07). Washington Square Ceremony Draws Chavista Criticism Amid US-Venezuela 'Cooperation'. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Friday, November 6, Venezuelan officials reopened Washington Square in Caracas, as Acting President Delcy Rodríguez joined a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The event, along with acting president's participation, prompted criticism from Chavista commentators, who questioned the tribute to George Washington amid decades of US intervention against Venezuela and the …

Staff (2026-11-07). Trump Kidnapped Venezuela's President. Now Britain Looks to Profit. wibailoutpeople.org

Misión Verdad (2026-11-07). Venezuela: Labor Conflict or Prelude to Political Violence? orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Nov 8, 2026 In her message to the country on October 29, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez outlined the government's strategy to consolidate sustained economic recovery, without overlooking the structural challenges the task entails. In her address, the acting president addressed the salary issue without mincing words. This key factor has …

WSWS (2026-11-07). US military launches new strikes on Venezuelan soil, amid plans for long-term presence. wsws.org A drone strike in Apure state that killed at least 23 people last Friday was carried out with US intelligence and drones, as the State Department seeks to impose a Status of Forces Agreement that would allow US troops to be stationed in Venezuela.

Editor (2026-11-07). Supermajority of Jewish Americans think Israel and Aipac drive antisemitism. mronline.org Vast majority of Jewish voters in U.S. want sanctions against 'violent West Bank settlers'.

Staff (2026-11-07). Black Agenda Report: Abdul El-Sayed's Senate Victory in Michigan. wibailoutpeople.org

Eric Worrall (2026-11-07). The Democrat Midterm Victory has Created Data Center Opportunities for Other Countries. wattsupwiththat.com The USA was on track to securing its position as the AI center of the world. Then AI hating Democrats won the midterms.

Michael Arria (2026-11-07). What will the Democrats' 'Blue Wave' mean for Trump's foreign policy? mondoweiss.net Mondoweiss speaks with analyst Mitchell Plitnick about what the Democrats' "Blue Wave" could mean for Trump's foreign policy, how the Israeli elections could impact the United States, and how JD Vance is using Israel to position his political future.

Gary Wilson (2026-11-07). France strikes against the rulers who sold Europe to United States gas. mronline.org From high school blockades to a national strike, workers in France are on the move.

Editor (2026-11-07). An electoral victory is not liberation: The fight against gangster capitalism. mronline.org Defeating authoritarian politicians at the ballot box does not dismantle the systems of power that made their rise possible.

Prabhat Patnaik (2026-11-07). Reinforcing the imperialist drive. mronline.org The capitalist system cannot experience sustained growth in the absence of an exogenous stimulus, that is a stimulus arising from outside the process of growth itself.

Zack Linly (2026-11-07). Trump Signs Proclamation To Make Oval Office A National Monument, But Why? newsone.com Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty | It's starting to become increasingly clear that Trump's mission to renovate and And now that…

BARRY (2026-11-07). Friday Nite Videos | November 6, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | November 6, 2026 |

BARRY (2026-11-07). The New South Finally Arrives. portside.org The New South Finally Arrives |

BARRY (2026-11-07). The Cooler-Than-You-Think History Behind the Kansas We Saw Tuesday. portside.org The Cooler-Than-You-Think History Behind the Kansas We Saw Tuesday |

BARRY (2026-11-07). Georgia Gov.-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms Stands on the Shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and Countless Other Black Women Who Dreamed. portside.org Georgia Gov.-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms Stands on the Shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and Countless Other Black Women Who Dreamed |

BARRY (2026-11-07). Black Voter Turnout Surged in the Deep South. portside.org Black Voter Turnout Surged in the Deep South |

BILL (2026-11-07). Van Hollen, Khanna Launch Effort to Cut Trump Off From Funding His War on Iran. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…

Eldar Mamedov (2026-11-07). Europeans got blue blinders in wake of midterm sweep. responsiblestatecraft.org The Democratic sweep of the midterm elections has been greeted with a

Jessica Washington (2026-11-07). How a Socialist Can Govern a City Under the Thumb of the Trump Administration. theintercept.com Janeese Lewis George is part of a new class of socialist mayors. Unlike her peers, she'll be running a city under federal rule.

APR editor (2026-11-07). Right bloc takes lead in NZ election, but senior National MPs ousted. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News With more than 90 percent of the vote counted in the New Zealand general election, the final result was still up in the air last night, but the lead governing coalition party National has been left bruised, losing some of its most senior and experienced MPs. On current results the right bloc —…

APR editor (2026-11-07). NZ election day weather turns sour with lightning, heavy rain and thunderstorms. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Most of New Zealand's North Island and the upper South Island is under a severe thunderstorm watch as voters head to the polls on election day. Overnight Friday, MetService recorded nearly 2000 lightning strikes throughout the top of the North Island, as well as heavy rainfall, with downpours reaching 33.5mm an hour in the…

Staff (2026-11-07). WION: Trump revives peace push as war costs mount. gilbertdoctorow.com

Guest Blogger (2026-11-07). Aviation Biofuel Net Zero Climbdown. wattsupwiththat.com Is Net Zero increasingly coming down to earth? Little by little, the driving force behind Government policies seems to be throttling back.

Anthony Watts (2026-11-07). Wrong, The Independent: A Flood in Fiji Is Weather, Not Proof of a Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com That isn't serious climate journalism. It is advocacy masquerading as reporting.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Abdul Won in America, So Abdul will Win in UP too: An Illusion! ummid.com There is a great lesson here for the Abduls of India, if you aspire to become leaders of the Mohammads, learn from the Abduls of the USA, the UK and Europe.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Screen, Games and Quran: Helping Children Choose Better Without Daily Battles. ummid.com This is now one of the most common Muslim parenting challenges as raising their children in a world full of screens is hard, and it's not about one bad device or one weak parent. Here's is guidelines and parenting tips…

UMMID (2026-11-07). CBSE 10th, 12th Practical 2027 Exam Dates Out, Theory Date Sheet Soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 10 and 12 Practical Exam 2027 dates, and is preparing to publish the Theory Exam Date Sheet and Time Table (2027) on its official website any moment.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Netanyahu loses longtime ally as Herzog begins govt formation consultations. ummid.com The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party, a longtime ally of 'Caretaker' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has refused to back him as the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, Wednesday began consultations to form a new government.

UMMID (2026-11-07). AISSEE 2027 Application Submission Begins; Link, Steps. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027 (AISSEE 2027) has started through the official website 'exams.nta.nic.in', parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.

UMMID (2026-11-07). US Midterm Election's Iran Verdict. ummid.com The 2026 Midterms Elections in the United States became a referendum on a presidency at war, Democrats captured both chambers, turning voter anger over costs and the Iran conflict into a sweeping rebuke of Republican rule.

UMMID (2026-11-07). 36 Muslims in race to win the 2026 US Midterm Elections. ummid.com At least 36 Muslim-Americans of different countries of origin have either won or are leading in the 2026 U.S. Midterm elections counting for which is still under way.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Why India's Bhatkal is trending after Dr Abdul El-Sayed wins 2026 US Polls. ummid.com Bhatkal, a small town in Karnataka, is trending after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the US Senate 2026 Elections from Michigan, and the reason for this is his wife Dr Sarah Jukaku.

UMMID (2026-11-07). First Muslim in US Senate: Dr Abdul El-Sayed Creates History. ummid.com Dr Abdul El-Sayed has won the US Senate 2026 elections from Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to enter the upper house of the United States Parliament.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Meet Nabeela Syed, Hyderabad-origin Elected to Illinois Senate. ummid.com Nabeela Syed, a Democrat and daughter of Hyderbad-origin parents, has secured a major victory in the US midterm elections, defeating her Republican challenger Darby Hills to win a seat in the Illinois State Senate.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Meet Aber Kawas, First Palestinian American Elected to New York Legislature. ummid.com Aber Kawas created history after winning the New York State Senate District 12 seat and becoming the first Palestinian American and first Muslim woman elected to the New York State Legislature.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Meet Keisha Lance, First Black Woman Elected Governor in US. ummid.com Keisha Lance Bottoms of the Democratic Party has defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson in the November 3, 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected Governor in the United States.

UMMID (2026-11-07). CAT 2026 Admit Card Releasing Today: Link to Download. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Indore is releasing on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 exam today i.e. Wednesday November 04, 2026.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Chalo Delhi 2026: India is on the Verge of Political Transformation. ummid.com The Ramlila Maidan rally in Delhi on November 1, 2026, could well mark an important turning point in India's political journey and its significance extends far beyond the number of people who gathered or the presence of more than 19 opposition parties on a common platform.

UMMID (2026-11-07). West Bengal Class 10th 2027 board exams likely to be postponed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is seeking the state government's permission to postpone the Class 10 or Madhyamik board exams to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.

UMMID (2026-11-07). CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2027 Release Drags On, Students Tense. ummid.com The release of the CBSE date sheet (time table) of the classes Xth and XIIth 2027 board exams has been delayed, leaving hundreds of thousands of students in India and abroad tense.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Tolstoy's Engagement with Islam and Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Leo Tolstoy's engagement with Islam was neither a concealed conversion nor a decorative flourish in his quarrel with the Russian Orthodox Church.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Dirty Secrets about the Indian Judiciary Revealed. ummid.com There are instances of talking points on the Indian judiciary related to corruption and judgments under pressure, but it is the first time dirty secrets about the judiciary related to sexual harassment has come to limelight, shocking the nation.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Europe's Youth Revolt is About Their Future. ummid.com From France and Germany to Serbia in Europe, younger demonstrators are joining forces with older allies around a shared fear that the promises of a decent future are receding.

UMMID (2026-11-07). Islamic Chamber Extends its B57+ Initiative to Europe. ummid.com The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) Sunday November 01, 2026 launched the European Chapter of its B57+ initiative, which will hold its first activities in Brussels in the coming weeks.

UMMID (2026-11-07). CLAT 2027 Registration Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has extended the ladt date of Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.

UMMID (2026-11-07). 100 Days Until Ramadan 2027: Countdown Begins. ummid.com Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Monday, February 8, 2027 based on sighting of the New Moon.

UMMID (2026-11-07). JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA allows fresh application, but with a rider. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates, who have submitted their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 forms and also paid the fees but faced errors, to submit a new and fresh application.

Staff (2026-11-07). Election Was A Check On Trump — And Biden's — Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com Trita Parsi Substack Voters are itching for an alternative to the bipartisan war machine in Washington I wrote in Responsible Statecraft that the conversation about the American public's historic rejection of Trump's Iran war in the midterms missed a key point: the rejection went far beyond the Iran war: It was also a repudiation of …

Staff (2026-11-07). Corporate Media Warn Democrats of the Perils of Winning. scheerpost.com Raina Lipsitz FAIR Up and down the ballot, across the country, and according to every major news outlet, Democratic candidates won big on Tuesday night. True to form, immediately before and after this sweeping victory—which was largely expected, though its scale and scope were not—centrist Democratic consultants and the corporate press were out in force, …

Staff (2026-11-07). Ralph Nader: Democrats Will Squander Their Victory Unless Voters Fight Their Corporate Masters. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box will mean little if Democrats preserve the corporate rule that helped bring him to power. The ballots have been counted. The danger now is that Democrats will mistake a repudiation of Donald Trump for permission to keep serving the billionaires who own American politics. On The …

Bobscheer (2026-11-07). AIPAC Going Dark Sheds New Light On Democrat Party Derelictions. scheerpost.com Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. AIPAC's decision to stop directly endorsing and funding candidates is merely a shift to dark money. Democratic Party leaders are completely in sync with AIPAC's goals and will not cut them out of their electoral process. "A nation can survive its fools and even the ambitious. But it cannot …

Staff (2026-11-07). The AI labor Fight Is Already Here. scheerpost.com Nicole Froio Prism When Anna Iovine and other unionized workers at the media company Mashable began the collective bargaining process with their employer in 2024, they had no idea their efforts would become a successful case study in organizing for AI workplace regulations. At the beginning of the process, workers were mostly concerned with wages …

Staff (2026-11-07). Chris Hedges: Defeating Trump Is Only the Beginning. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer In this live Q&A, Chris Hedges examines the midterm results and warns that a Democratic victory alone will not extinguish the forces driving American fascism. He discusses the fight against corporate control within the Democratic Party, the influence of the Israel lobby and why organized pressure from workers and social movements remains essential …

Staff (2026-11-07). Election Was a Check on Trump — and Biden — Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com Voters are itching for an alternative to the bipartisan war machine in Washington. By Trita Parsi / Responsible Statecraft Originally published November 5, 2026. There is no debate as to why Donald Trump and the Republican Party suffered a historic and humiliating defeat at the polls on Tuesday: it all comes down to the Iran …

Pepe Escobar (2026-11-07). Two Major Targets on the List — Everything Is Now on the Table. thealtworld.com

Plínio Teodoro (2026-11-07). Trump ally impeached in Paraguay, moved to military prison amid protests. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was moved from house arrest to a military unit within the Armed Forces overnight on Friday, October 6. The relocation followed an incident in which protesters surrounded his residence in Asunción, demanding his incarceration in a formal prison facility, which led to clashes with the police. | Peña was removed from office hours earlier, after the Se…

Jessica Kutz (2026-11-07). The Navajo Nation Just Elected Its First Woman President. truthout.org Crystalyne Curley is set to become the first woman president of the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation by land mass in the country. Curley, who also held the distinction of being the first woman to serve as the Nation's council speaker — the head of its legislative branch —when she was voted by council members to fill that role in 2023, has worked on issues related to water rights… |

Jon Queally (2026-11-07). Petition Urging Dems to Reject Jeffries as House Speaker Passes 1M Signatures. truthout.org An online petition that demanding that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) not be the next Democratic Speaker of the House has hit one million signatories on Saturday as the clamor for a leadership change within the party explodes after historic midterm wins driven by populist demands. As of this writing, the Change.org petition — titled "House Democrats: CHOOSE A NEW SPEAKER" — has 1,007,831… |

Finley Williams (2026-11-07). AI Companies Are Preying on Under-Resourced Schools, Students Say. truthout.org When high school librarian Tara Donnelly talks to her classes about how AI has changed online search, she always starts with one question: "What is Google's main goal?" Students generally reply, "give you information," or "tell you the answers to things" — until someone hits the nail on the head and ventures, "Make money." Donnelly, a member of the AI working group in the Chicago… |

Mike Ludwig (2026-11-07). Democrats to RFK Jr.: Resign Now or Be Prepared to Testify Before Congress. truthout.org

Charles Rotter (2026-11-07). All-of-the-Above Democrats Won the Electoral Map But the Climate Old Guard Claims the Morning After. wattsupwiththat.com Josh Freed's all-of-the-above Democrats won the midterm map. Grist and Gore's shop claimed the climate morning after. On Climate Realism Show #224, Sterling Burnett called Grist whistling past the graveyard: people didn't vote for climate change.

Guest Blogger (2026-11-07). COP 31 in Antalya: Who Will Be There. wattsupwiththat.com An annual gabfest and a boondoggle for 100,000 useless individuals to have a wonderful holiday and feel important all at your expense.

Staff (2026-11-07). Madison: On Day of D.A.'s Decision about Killer Cops, Rally March Justice For Corey Ruiz! wibailoutpeople.org

Staff (2026-11-07). Macklemore Calls Out Arenas For Refusing to Book Free Palestine Tour Events. wibailoutpeople.org After taking on American stadium owners who banned him from performing at their venues, Macklemore is now calling out a handful of prominent arenas that have allegedly blocked him from bringing his Free Palestine Tour to the United States.‚Å ‚Å In a statement on Instagram, the rapper updated fans who've been asking him when he'll bring the …

Staff (2026-11-07). November 7, 1917! Anniversary of the Russian Revolution! wibailoutpeople.org

Staff (2026-11-07). Midday News X World interview: the approaching 3-way talks in Abu Dhabi and the end scenario for the Ukraine war. gilbertdoctorow.com

Staff (2026-11-07). News X World: The impact of the midterms on aid for Ukraine and the Melania Trump cease fire. gilbertdoctorow.com

Daria Dergacheva (2026-11-07). How people in Montenegro are making their country cleaner. globalvoices.org And helping to make the goals for EU accession plausible Global VoicesScreenshot from the This interview is part of a series of spotlights on the work of some of the grantees of the

Zack Linly (2026-11-07). Keeping Mitch McConnell Running On Autopilot Didn't Save The GOP Either. newsone.com

Vanessa Beeley (2026-11-07). Syria's History of Anti-Colonialist Resistance Is Still Under Attack. orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley — Nov 5, 2026 After 75 years of CIA and MI6 destabilisation campaigns, Syria is still fighting the war to retain a national identity that has withstood all enemies. The claim to a national culture in the past does not only rehabilitate that nation and serve as a justification for the hope …

Aidan J. Simardone (2026-11-07). Algeria's Niger Deployment Redraws the Sahel's Fault Lines. orinocotribune.com By Aidan J. Simardone — Nov 5, 2026 Algiers's first foreign ground deployment since 1973 signals a broader struggle over Sahel security, Moroccan influence, and control of Africa's energy corridors. Algerian troops have crossed into neighboring Niger, marking the country's first acknowledged foreign ground deployment since the 1973 Arab—Israeli war. A military convoy reportedly reached Arlit …

Nel Bonilla (2026-11-07). Questions, Perceptions, Agency, and Structure. orinocotribune.com By Nel Bonilla — Nov 4, 2026 An ongoing debate in the alternative media space revolves around a quiet epistemological tension: does mapping the sheer reach of US-led imperial strategy—its financial hooks, media ownership networks, NGO pipelines, and algorithmic architectures—inadvertently breed defeatism among those trying to resist it? The concern is understandable and certainly not …

scorinoco (2026-11-07). Mexico's President Calls for Transformation of Electoral Body Amid Corruption Scandal. orinocotribune.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the National Electoral Institute (INE) must undergo a comprehensive internal cleansing process after evidence emerged confirming a network of corruption and monopoly in public contracts that operated within the electoral body for over two decades. The president questioned the opposition mobilizations promoted during her predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term …

mforinoco (2026-11-07). Nicaragua Demands End to Unilateral Sanctions, Backs Cooperation Without External Impositions. orinocotribune.com Nicaragua demands at the Ibero-American Summit an end to unilateral sanctions and calls for cooperation based on respect for sovereignty. Nicaragua has demanded this Thursday, during the XXX Ibero-American Summit taking place in Madrid, the suppression of "all" "unilateral" sanctions and has defended the sovereign right of each State to choose its own political and …

Matt Simon (2026-11-07). Extreme Flooding in US Southwest May Foreshadow a Disastrous El Niño Winter. truthout.org The Southwest just got way too much of a good thing. Last weekend, a ferocious storm inundated communities and killed at least four people. Though precipitation is an essential component of Arizona's desert climate, the state got two or three months' worth of it in just a few days — far more than human infrastructure could handle all at once. Since September 20, an astonishing 28.84… |

Aallyah Wright (2026-11-07). As Mississippi Counts Vote, Ballot Monitors Say They're Being Shut Out. capitalbnews.org Photos by Eric Truman-Reeves for 'Sipp Talk Media CANTON, Mississippi — It took Natt Offiah an hour to realize he had arrived at the wrong location to monitor the provisional and absentee ballots in the Mississippi U.S. Senate race. He drove to Madison County Circuit Clerk's Office on Wednesday, but the building was under construction. …

The Conversation (2026-11-07). COP31 Climate Summit bets on Electrification, but we must end Fossil Fuels. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The latest UN climate summit, Cop31, will get underway in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9. One of its key objectives is to boost electrification across the global economy — replacing petrol and diesel…

geo.tv (2026-11-07). Paraguay president ousted, put under house arrest over bank collapse; successor sworn in. geo.tv Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announces his resignation following the collapse of a prominent digital lender to which he had former business links, putting him under intense pressure as nearly half the population was left without access to their bank accounts, in this screen grab taken…

Ed Newman (2026-11-07). Israel, the United States and Argentina involved in Bolsonaro's escape. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | Far-right former candidate Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil after losing the general election, following a plan devised by Israel, the United States, and Argentina, according to several media outlets. | A report by CNN Brasil stated that Bolsonaro left Brazil for Argentina by land in two vans, accompanied by his wife, his two daughters, and a former agent of the Israeli intelligence service (Mossad), as part of an operation supported by several countries. | The former Israeli agent—now a naturalized U.S. citizen—arrived in Brazil on October 19 and accompanied Flávio from Bra…

WSWS (2026-11-07). Debt, energy, war and the fight for socialism. wsws.org On present trajectories, the world is heading toward roughly $375 trillion in total debt by the end of 2026. For comparison, capitalism—taken globally and using generous arithmetic—generates perhaps $15—25 trillion in profit or surplus each year.

WSWS (2026-11-07). US midterm elections anticipate explosive growth of the class struggle. wsws.org The midterm elections expressed an immense growth of social anger over the cost of living, war, inequality and the assault on democratic rights that will not be contained within electoral forms and will erupt in the class struggle.

WSWS (2026-11-07). Australia: Police with military weapons start patrolling NSW streets. wsws.org This historic turn is designed to create a threatening political climate, normalising the presence of heavily-armed police squads on the streets, with their weapons on visible display.

WSWS (2026-11-07). Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. wsws.org The selection of the fascist anti-immigrant bigot shows that the midterm election has not resolved the political crisis in Washington, only changed its form.

WSWS (2026-11-07). 3 senior police generals arrested in Indonesia over illegal wiretapping. wsws.org The arrests take place amid a deepening economic and political crisis in the country and an increasingly public rift between Prabowo and former president Joko Widodo.

WSWS (2026-11-07). 3 executions in a single day—in Indiana, Alabama and Florida—as Democrats remain silent. wsws.org The three state killings came just two days after the Democrats' sweeping victory in the November 3 midterm elections, yet a wide internet search turns up not a single comment from any Democrat on Thursday's three executions.

WSWS (2026-11-07). Sri Lankan government introduces draconian organised-crime bill. wsws.org The government's repressive laws are aimed at suppressing growing opposition to the government's austerity measures and attacks on democratic rights.

WSWS (2026-11-07). Mass protests over Ueno Bank collapse topple Paraguay's president. wsws.org The collapse of a Wall Street—backed bank holding the savings of two-thirds of Paraguay's adults has brought down the first Shield of the Americas government amid mass protests.

WSWS (2026-11-07). The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada): Part 3. wsws.org Delegates to the Socialist Equality Party's founding congress held in Montreal from August 22 to 24 unanimously adopted a comprehensive document outlining the party's Historical and International Foundations…

WSWS (2026-11-07). Berlin: Die Linke congress votes overwhelmingly for right-wing coalition with Greens and SPD. wsws.org At the same time as tens of thousands of young people took to the streets in Berlin to protest against war and the social catastrophe, Die Linke paved the way for a state government that will push ahead with social cuts and step up the repressive powers of the state.

WSWS (2026-11-07). Màºller Dairy Products Group to close plants in two German states. wsws.org It comes as no surprise that the German billionaire Theo Màºller openly has sympathies for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

WSWS (2026-11-07). DSA's Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoralty amid shift to the left. wsws.org Raman's victory gives DSA-affiliated mayors control of the two largest US cities and Washington D.C., reflecting a broader radicalization among workers and youth.

NEOB (2026-11-07). Government backs youth-led spa at Addo National Park. sanews.gov.za Government backs youth-led spa at Addo National Park | In line with government's commitment to driving economic transformation and expanding inclusion within key sectors, the Department of Tourism and the National Empowerment Fund have supported the establishment of a new wellness facility at Addo Elephant National Park. ⚪ The Epitome Spa & Wellness Centre has created sustainable employment opportunities for local communities while promoting tourism to the national park in the Eastern Cape. ⚪ The establishment was founded by Lucia Ratshivhadelo, an industry specialist who turned her university qualifications in…

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-07). Who is Stephen Miller? Trump's new Chief of Staff who once criticised India over Russian trade, oil. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Stephen Miller, who played a key role in shaping some of Donald Trump's strictest immigration and domestic policies, has been named the new White House Chief of Staff. The announcement came shortly after Trump said that his current Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, would step down. The development follows the Republican Party's loss of control of Congress in this week's midterm elections.The Republicans' poor performance in the midterms has reportedly raised questions about whether Trump's policies have affected his support among Indian Americans. The community had shown increasing support for the Repu…

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-07). Most-wanted gangster Harry Boxer, Lawrence Bishnoi's close aide, detained in US; India to seek extradition. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Harichand Jat, a most-wanted gangster and active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was detained by US authorities in California last night. He is popularly known as Hari Boxer. The detention followed inputs shared by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Haryana Special Task Force (STF).Indian security and intelligence agencies had been tracking Boxer's movements since the firing incident outside Bollywood director Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence.The authorities are expected to begin the process of bringing him back to India through the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Boxer had allegedly thre…

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-07). Kapil Sharma Canada cafe shooting: Two men arrested, charged in extortion-linked shooting case. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canadian Police have arrested two men in connection with shooting at comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe last year. The accused have been charged in extortion-linked shooting case.On October 16, 2025, gunshots were fired at Sharma's restaurant in Surrey for the third time since it opened in July. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday that two 22-year-old suspects, Pardeep Singh and Saveer Khan, were arrested on November 1.The police said both men have also been charged in connection with another shooting incident.According to the RCMP, officers responded to a report of gu…

Alina Ramos Martin (2026-11-07). Ethiopia and Zimbabwe strengthen inter-party cooperation. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party and Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their relationship and boost institutional cooperation, establishing a framework for sustained collaboration between the two political organizations.

Alina Ramos Martin (2026-11-07). French Education Union calls for strike next Tuesday. plenglish.com Paris, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) The French National Education and Higher Education union has issued a call for a strike to demand salary increases and an end to the high cost of living.

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-11-07). Russia reports increase in Kyiv's attacks on civilian transport. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) The Kyiv regime is intensifying its terrorist activity and increasing the number of attacks on civilian transport in the country's western regions, Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik stated today.

Lyna Bentahar (2026-11-07). You Love To See It: The Other Winners Of Election Night. levernews.com

EDWIN (2026-11-07). IEC probes objections to election results. sanews.gov.za IEC probes objections to election results | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is investigating objections lodged by political parties to the 2026 Local Government Elections results, as it prepares to announce the final results. | "Following a successful results processing phase, the Commission is now engaged in determining objections that are material to the result of the election," IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya said. | By 3pm on Saturday, the Commission had received 197 objections. Of these, 54 had been dismissed, eight withdrawn and two upheld. | "Section 65 of the Municipal Electoral Act (MEA) al…

GABIK (2026-11-07). New municipal councils face governance and service delivery priorities. sanews.gov.za New municipal councils face governance and service delivery priorities | With the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) expected to announce the final results of the 2026 Local Government Elections on Sunday, 8 November, attention will shift to the establishment of new municipal councils and the responsibility of incoming councillors to strengthen governance, accountability, and service delivery. | As municipalities prepare for the transition into a new term, the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), National Treasury, and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) have outlined a series…

ICRC (2026-11-07). Australia: Naval officers from across Indo-Pacific region meet on laws of war at sea. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Oman: Team Palestine wins Fourth Regional Arabic Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Protecting the natural environment in armed conflict. icrc.org New guidance from the ICRC…

ICRC (2026-11-07). The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, January-June 2026. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). More than 160 states developed practical steps to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Afghanistan: Supporting women and girls to thrive despite challenges. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). ICRC at SOFEX 2026: Promoting Respect for IHL and the Protection of Civilians. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Benin: Supporting market gardening cooperatives to cope with climate hazards and insecurity. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). COP31: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance to reach people in conflict settings. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). UN Security Council: ICRC statement in the open debate on women, peace and security. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Yemen: ICRC delivers shipment of vital medical supplies to health facilities in Taiz city. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-11-07). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org

WSWS (2026-11-07). Màºller Dairy Products Group to close plants in two German states. wsws.org It comes as no surprise that the German billionaire Theo Màºller openly has sympathies for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Alina Ramos Martin (2026-11-07). WFP assisted 432,000 Salvadorans affected by El Nino. plenglish.com San Salvador, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) About 432,000 Salvadorans received assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) in September to lessen the impact of El Nino weather event on their communities, according to a report from the international organization.

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