thenationalnews.com (2025-11-04). Air strikes reported in Gaza city despite ceasefire Israeli fighter jets launched air strikes in Gaza city on Monday night, official Palestinian media reported, despite a ceasefire with Hamas that has largely calmed two years of fighting.
theguardian.com (2025-11-04). Americans 'dumbfounded by cruelty' of Trump officials slashing Snap benefitsAcross the country, Americans who depend on government help to buy groceries are preparing for the worst. | | As a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown, Donald Trump has threatened to, for the first time in the program's more than 60-year history, cut off benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (Snap). A federal judge last week prevented the US Department of Agriculture from suspending Snap altogether, but the Trump administration now says enrollees will receive only half of their usual benefits.
(2025-11-04). Trump's Squeeze of Venezuela Outdoes the Monroe Doctrine. portside.org Trump's Squeeze of Venezuela Outdoes the Monroe Doctrine |
(2025-11-04). Ordos lures travelers to its stunning landscapes. ecns.cn All search and rescue teams and equipment at the landing site are in excellent condition and ready to carry out the mission.China launched the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft, carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, in April this year.
(2025-11-04). Colombia's President Petro Sends Aid to Cuba, Seeks Qatar Mediation in US Attacks. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The ARC Victoria was scheduled to depart from Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on Monday, bound for Cuba, where it is expected to arrive on Thursday. The cargo includes food kits, hygiene products, mosquito nets, UHT milk, drinking water, and fuel, noted C…
(2025-11-04). Bihar 2025 Election: A Referendum on Memory. ummid.com Bihar's 2025 election is not a contest of parties — it's a referendum on memory and about whether the poor still believe in a Constitution that forgot them.
(2025-11-04). DAILY MEMO: As L.A. Celebrates World Series Win, Feds Target Our Street Vendors. lataco.com ICE raids do not stop for World Series wins, at least not while the Dodger's main owner, Mark Walter, has money to be made in ICE detention centers and civilian surveillance technologies for the DHS. While all eyes were on game 7 and the following parade, there were at least 25 raids in the span of 3 days with an increased attention on street vendors including those on Vermont's treasured Salvadoran corridor.
znetwork.org (2025-11-04). There is No Rock Bottom: The Trump Regime's Depravity Will Continue to Shock the World Until it is Removed
Mad "king" Trump is now blowing up random boats, slaughtering innocents in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, claiming without a hint of a wisp of a scent of evidence that the people he is massacring in cold violation of international and national law and basic decency are "enemy combatant" narco-traffickers "at war with the United States."
(2025-11-04). Enhanced support as Western Cape launches safe summer initiation season. sanews.gov.za Enhanced support as Western Cape launches safe summer initiation season | In preparation for the summer initiation season, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), has equipped cultural practitioners with the necessary skills and resources to ensure a safe and dignified rite of passage. ⚪ The 2025 summer initiation season commenced on Saturday, 1 November 2025, and will run until 31 January 2026, marking the beginning of a significant cultural period for initiates, their families, and communities. ⚪ According to the provincial department, a total of 680 cultural practitioners, includin…
(2025-11-04). US-China tech empires in a race to cement supremacy. asiatimes.com 
The US-UK technology deal announced in September 2025 promises to accelerate Britain's AI sector, but critics warn it will happen at the expense of national tech sovereignty. It reflects the steady trend of US government and private interests extending a technologically driven form of hegemony, employing communications, data and AI systems to deepen dependence on …
(2025-11-04). Getting dumber: the reverse Flynn effect and the politics of denial. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, humanity appeared to be getting smarter. Then, inconveniently, it wasn't. IQs are now sliding backwards.
thecanary.co (2025-11-04). Trump is secretly rebuilding a US base in the Caribbean in another move against VenezuelaTrump has refused to confirm he'll strike Venezuela as the clock runs out on his 60 day war powers. And as an aircraft carrier group heads to the Caribbean, old bases are being reopened and rebuilt.
(2025-11-04). Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera informa sobre donativo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Como parte del esfuerzo nacional de recuperación ante los estragos humanos y materiales del huracán Melissa sobre los territorios de las provincias orientales, la Iglesia Católica de Cuba ha comunicado el ofrecimiento de asistencia material por un valor de 3 millones de dólares, por vía del Servicio Católico de Ayuda de Estados Unidos que aportaría el gobierno de ese país.
(2025-11-04). Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN 2025 Summit. ummid.com It would not be wrong to surmise that PM Modi has exhibited a tough resolve of a good diplomat by not choosing to attend the ASEAN Summit and tossing the ball into the opponent's current.
(2025-11-04). Muere Armand Mattelart, un referente en los estudios de Comunicación Social. cubadebate.cu Ha muerto Armand Mattelart, un referente de los años en que empezamos a descubrir que estudiar Comunicación Social, con el afán de hacernos periodistas, era mucho más que aprobar Gramática e insertarte en un medio con la ilusión de que te publiquen una nota, o salir por el "vidrio"…
(2025-11-04). Dominicana pospone la Cumbre de las Américas. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno dominicano pospuso la celebración de la X Cumbre de las Américas, programada para diciembre próximo en Punta Cana, por divergencias regionales que dificultan el diálogo, informó hoy el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. A esta situación se suma el impacto causado por los recientes eventos climáticos que han afectado gravemente a varios países del Caribe.
(2025-11-04). China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't. ecns.cn Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko attends the 29th meeting of the Russian-Chinese commission for the preparation of regular meetings of heads of government, November 2, 2025.
(2025-11-04). Time for US to ditch its Saudi alliance. asiatimes.com 
For decades, Washington's foreign policy establishment has treated the US-Saudi relationship as sacrosanct—an unshakeable pillar of American strategy in the Middle East. Yet like a couple staying together "for the kids," both parties have long since moved on, pursuing separate interests while maintaining the fiction of partnership. It's time to acknowledge what should be obvious: …
thecanary.co (2025-11-04). Far-right Israelis carry out shocking violence against a Palestinian familyLast week, illegal Zionist Israeli settlers terrorised Mahmoud Al-Daghamin and his family, hospitalising his children, killing livestock, and vandalising his property
(2025-11-04). Government reaffirms commitment to Independent Transmission Programme. sanews.gov.za Government reaffirms commitment to Independent Transmission Programme | Government has reiterated its commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme, aimed at unlocking large-scale investment in transmission infrastructure critical for the expansion of the electricity grid. | This according to a joint statement by the Department of Electricity and Energy and National Treasury. | "The ITP Programme remains on track to unlock large-scale investment in transmission infrastructure and is being implemented in a manner that upholds bankability, transparency, and credibility, which are key condition…
(2025-11-04). JEE Main 2026 Registration Starts: Key Points to Remember. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1, and here are the key points to remember.
(2025-11-04). A new case of American-style double standard on freedom of the seas: The Xuelong 2 incident>. ecns.cn This article will analyze the legal nature of the actions of the Xuelong 2 and the USCG aircraft involved in this incident. It will then examine the legal uncertainties surrounding the U.S. claim to an "extended continental shelf", thereby revealing the "double standard" inherent in the U.S. authorities' version of "freedom of the seas" and its nature of running counter to the international rule of law.
(2025-11-04). Why Capitalists Should Support Mamdani, a "Communist Lunatic" scheerpost.com By Blake Fleetwood / Original to ScheerPost Is Andrew Cuomo experiencing a dead cat bounce? That's the opinion of statistician Nate Silver after seeing Kalshi betting odds this week. New York City mayoral candidate Zorhan Mamdani is at 92% and Cuomo is at 7%. After Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani convincingly won the NYC Democratic mayoral …
(2025-11-04). 42.195 km! Yet not ends. ecns.cn The 2025 Beijing Marathon kicked off on Sunday. From elderly runners to young participants, and from teachers to doctors, every competitor left their vibrant mark. Follow the lens and listen to their cheers!
(2025-11-04). Hajj 2026 Payment Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment for pilgrims selected through Qurrah as well as Hajj Waiting Lists 2026.
(2025-11-04). Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helps Al-Nassr overpower Al Fayha. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's brace Saturday helped Al-Nassr to defeat Al Fayha and retain the top position in Saudi Pro League (SPL) Table.
(2025-11-04). Maharashtra 10th SSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th) 2026 exams.
(2025-11-04). Iranians mark National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iranian people across the country attended rallies on Tuesday morning to commemorate the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.
(2025-11-04). In first interview since Aug 2024, Sheikh Hasina rejects charges against her. ummid.com Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina refused to apologize for the bloody crackdown on street protests that led to her downfall last year, and tells international media outlets that she has no intention to leave India.
(2025-11-04). Flexibility expected to lift tourism industry. ecns.cn The autumn break for students will help stimulate the growth of family trips and lead to improvements in the paid vacation system for parents, experts said.Zhejiang's Ningbo and Taizhou as well as Foshan have seen an increase in the number of tour reservations between Nov 12 and Nov 16, according to online travel agency Tuniu.
(2025-11-04). Mbappe compared with Ronaldo after Golden Boot triumph. His response. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe is being compared with Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo after he won his first Golden Boot Friday October 31, 2025 in recognition of his outstanding performances during the 2024—25 season, his first with Real Madrid.
(2025-11-04). Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and the GOP's reckoning on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org For years, a debate over Israel has been raging behind the scenes of Republican politics.Then, last week, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts thrust that battle into the open."Christians can critique the state of Israel without being antisemitic," Roberts
(2025-11-04). Nothing surprising in China's innovative rise. asiatimes.com 
Many Western observers view China's rapid advancement in high-tech domains such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, electric vehicles and green energy as a surprise. Long dismissed as a copycat, China is only now being grudgingly acknowledged as an innovator throughout parts of the collective West. Yet this framing misunderstands history. For millennia, stretching back to …
(2025-11-04). IRGC now far more prepared than during 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Major General Mohammad Pakpour told parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission that the IRGC is currently at "the peak of power and readiness," surpassing its preparedness during the 12-day war with Israel.
(2025-11-04). Fire erupts at oil refining company in central Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — A fire broke out on Tuesday at the Eyvanki Oil Refining Company in Jannat Abad Industrial Town, with firefighting and emergency teams from Semnan and Tehran provinces currently working to contain the blaze.
(2025-11-04). Iran-US dispute fundamental, unresolvable. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ali Nikzad said the takeover of the US embassy in 1979 was a response to decades of oppression, adding that the dispute between Iran and the US is fundamental and will not be resolved.
(2025-11-04). Autumn school holidays a welcome break with tradition. ecns.cn As China continues to deepen its education reform, a new initiative is being introduced across the country — spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary school students.
(2025-11-04). Xi extends condolences over deadly Jamaica hurricane. ecns.cn Xi expresses sympathy to Jamaica governor-general over hurricane losses…
(2025-11-04). People's mission to Kanaky warns over 'broken trust' in France about decolonisation. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A People's Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia says the French Pacific territory remains in a fragile political and social transition nearly three decades after the signing of the Nouméa Accord. It says the pro-independence unrest in May last year has "left visible scars" — not only in a damaged economy but in…
(2025-11-04). Controlan incendio de grandes proporciones en Camajuaní, Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Según reportes de la CMHW en su página de Facebook, ya está controlado el incendio de grandes proporciones que desde las 6: 25 a.m. de este lunes despertó a los vecinos de la nave de trabajo del barrio parrandero Santa Teresa, los Chivos, en el municipio villaclareño de Camajuaní.
(2025-11-04). India's TRAI gives nod to DoT's own "Truecaller" ummid.com The Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) has accepted the DoT proposal to rollout its own caller ID system CNAP, helping phone users to avoid reliance on third party service providers like Truecaller.
(2025-11-04). Venezuela's PSUV: Trinidad and Tobago Becomes Beachhead in US Campaign Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, stated that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has assumed "a position of being a beachhead against our country." | During PSUV's weekly press conference, Cabello said that the party supports the national government's decisions "today, tomorrow, and always." | "The government of Trinidad, sadly for the people of Trinidad and Tobago, has taken a position of being an adversary against our country. Historically, Trinidad and Tobago has had excellent relations with Venezuela… Now, we have been attacked by Trinid…
(2025-11-04). Government welcomes boom in international tourist arrivals. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes boom in international tourist arrivals | South Africa's tourism industry continues its strong recovery, recording an increase of 1 108 222 international tourists between January and September 2025, compared with the same period last year, according to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille. | Welcoming this record-breaking growth, the Minister noted that it confirms that tourism has not only recovered but it is once again driving economic growth. | "Tourism is proving itself a catalyst of economic growth and development. The industry is creating jobs, stimulating investment, and revitalising local…
(2025-11-04). Peru cuts ties with Mexico. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022.
(2025-11-04). Meet Sayyed Tabish: Malegaon boy (22) who cracked CA Final 2025. ummid.com Sayyed Tabish Aejaz of Malegaon has cracked the Chartered Accountant Final (CA Final) September 2025 exam the result of which was declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Monday.
(2025-11-04). Wage Stagnation vs. Living Wages for U.S. Workers Today. portside.org Wage Stagnation vs. Living Wages for U.S. Workers Today |
(2025-11-04). Israel's Top Military Lawyer Arrested After She Admitted Leaking Video of Soldiers' Abuse. portside.org Israel's Top Military Lawyer Arrested After She Admitted Leaking Video of Soldiers' Abuse |
(2025-11-04). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-11-04). Uncertainty Persists for SNAP Recipients, Federal Workers As Shutdown Drags On. portside.org Uncertainty Persists for SNAP Recipients, Federal Workers As Shutdown Drags On |
(2025-11-04). Bahrain to build world's largest rooftop solar power plant. ummid.com Bahrain on Sunday November 02, 2025 announced construction of the world's largest single-site rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MWp.
(2025-11-04). Man arrested for trespassing G20 venue. sanews.gov.za Man arrested for trespassing G20 venue | Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted from 22-23 November, 2025. | The man who works as an operations director at Gauntlet Security Solutions was arrested on Monday. | "His stunt at NASREC was an attempt at proving his falsehood that South Africa's security apparatus were not ready to secure the forthcoming G20 Leaders' Summit," Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi said on Tuesday. | According to Baloyi, the man's arrest demonstrat…
(2025-11-04). New plan to boost inclusive green growth. ecns.cn Sustainable development and climate change are among humanity's biggest challenges, with cities playing a crucial role because they consume 75 percent of global energy and emit 70 percent of greenhouse gases.
(2025-11-04). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-11-04). The Legal Fabrication of Death in Washington's Caribbean War. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Nov 3, 2025 | In recent months, under the guise of anti-mafia and anti-terrorist rhetoric, the Donald Trump administration has launched a deadly naval campaign in the Caribbean—and now in the eastern Pacific—that has left over 60 civilians dead. | Unlike previous decades of the "war on drugs," when the US strategy was sometimes based on the arrest and prosecution of suspects, this new offensive—justified as part of an alleged "non-international armed conflict" with designated terrorist organizations (DTOs)—has turned extrajudicial killing into state policy. | Beyond…
(2025-11-04). Xi meets Russian PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2025-11-04). Maharashtra 12th HSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th) 2026 exams.
(2025-11-04). Calls grow for media reform as fear-driven news hurts the vulnerable. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-04). The need for stronger, targeted, and transparent enforcement against stock price manipulation in Indonesia. onlineopinion.com.au akarta's message to investors is clear: transparency and enforcement must come first if Indonesia wants to trade speculation for credibility.
(2025-11-04). Philosophy has resonance across globe. ecns.cn When Ahmed Sheraz, a member of the Pakistan Tariff Commission, came across the Chinese proverb, "All living things should flourish without harming each other;"I was inspired by the focus on people — on inclusion, innovation and environmental awareness," Bayoumi said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"Modernization in China is not only about material progress.
(2025-11-04). øCómo se rescató a 11 personas en la comunidad inundada de Altagracia, en Holguín? cubadebate.cu Un suspiro largo, que aleja desesperanza, se le escapa al hombre una vez en el interior del helicóptero. Dos o tres minutos atrás, por medio de un cable de acero movido por un carrete especial, lo han subido a la aeronave en vuelo estacionario. Afirma llamarse Raciel Rodríguez Pérez. Ha aparecido de la nada.
(2025-11-04). Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape video traced after suicide fear. ummid.com Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, the Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape videos of a Palestinian hostage, is found alive after suicide fears.
(2025-11-04). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-11-04). Your Dream Home shouldn't turn into a Nightmare. ummid.com This article should help a lot to make sure that your dream home doesn't turn into a nightmare later on.
(2025-11-04). Meet Tamkeen Fatima: AMU Alumna Selected by DRDO as Scientist. ummid.com Tamkeen Fatima, a past student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as Scientist 'B' by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
(2025-11-04). Venezuela: Not a Single Euro of European Union 'Humanitarian Aid' Has Arrived. orinocotribune.com In a public statement, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil leveled a serious accusation against the European Union (EU), referring to the humanitarian aid funds that the EU had promised to sent to Venezuela as a "corruption operation disguised as solidarity." | FM Gil directed his message directly to "European taxpayers," establishing a dichotomy that seeks to generate internal questioning within the EU. | "While Brussels imposes cuts, demands adjustments, and limits health, housing, and employment budgets in its own member states, it proudly announces millions more for 'humanitarian aid' to Venezuela," the mini…
(2025-11-04). Silence on the Australian Wars no longer an option. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-04). Report: US Seeks UN Approval for an International 'Enforcement Force' To Deploy to Gaza. news.antiwar.com The US has circulated a draft resolution with several UN Security Council members that would establish an international force in Gaza that would have a mandate of at least two years, Axios reported on Monday. A US official speaking to Axios said that the International Security Force (ISF) would be an "enforcement force and not …
(2025-11-04). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-11-04). Trump's G-2 riff ripples through an uneasy Global South. asiatimes.com 
When Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times last week that "the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven't been written," few could have imagined how swiftly his words would be illustrated by events. Within days, Donald Trump, fresh from his summit with China's President Xi Jinping, triumphantly declared on …
(2025-11-04). Calculators in any form not permitted in JEE Main: NTA. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has categorically said that calculators in any form — virtual or real, will not be allowed during the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026.
(2025-11-04). President Ramaphosa appoints IEC Commissioners. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints IEC Commissioners | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). | The appointments were made in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act and on the recommendation of the National Assembly. | "Mrs Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission. Judge Dhaya Pillay will serve as a part-time member of the Electoral Commission. Mr Mosotho Moepya will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral Commission. | "President Ramaphosa has also, in terms of Section 8(1) of the Electoral Commission Act, d…
(2025-11-04). New York Times shows how media have failed American democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-04). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-11-04). The Prophet's City Madinah joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network. ummid.com The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added Madinah al Munawwarah, The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in its Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy.
(2025-11-04). 26 Tehran students martyred in Israeli imposed war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The Director-General of Tehran's Education Department announced that 26 students from the capital were martyred during the recent 12-day war.
(2025-11-04). US seeks Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The US sent several UN Security Council members a draft resolution on Monday for the establishment of an international force in Gaza for a duration of at least two years.
(2025-11-04). Indonesia bets big on powering trash — at the risk of wasting cash. asiatimes.com 
Indonesia's decision to press ahead with some 33 waste-to-energy (WtE) plants is the kind of policy move that reads both like climate action and industrial ambition. On paper, it answers a chronic public health failure, with tens of millions of tons of municipal waste poorly managed every year, while promising new megawatts for fast-growing cities. …
(2025-11-04). Chinese premier to attend CIIE opening ceremony, relevant events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant events, and deliver a keynote speech, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2025-11-04). Israel not fulfilling obligations on allowing aid into Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Israel is not fulfilling its obligations on allowing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and does not let in the agreed number of cargoes.
(2025-11-04). Shenzhen to take APEC center stage. ecns.cn China's announcement that Shenzhen will host next year's 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting has placed the coastal city in the spotlight.
(2025-11-04). 10 Richest Americans Have Gained $700 Billion in Wealth Since Trump Reelection. portside.org 10 Richest Americans Have Gained $700 Billion in Wealth Since Trump Reelection |
(2025-11-04). China to extend visa-free access to France. ecns.cn China will extend visa-free policy to France and other countries to December 31, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.
(2025-11-04). China unveils 10 new immigration measures, expands port access for Taiwan residents. ecns.cn China on Monday unveiled ten new immigration and exit-entry measures, including a nationwide system allowing mainland residents to apply for permits to visit family in Taiwan, and an expansion of ports authorized to issue single-entry travel permits to Taiwan residents, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced.
(2025-11-04). Ukraine's 'Busification' — forced conscription — is tip of the iceberg. responsiblestatecraft.org "
(2025-11-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, November 4.
(2025-11-04). Maduro reconoce en Petro a un gran combatiente contra el narcotráfico. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República, Nicolás Maduro, reconoció la postura anticolonialista del mandatario colombiano, Gustavo Petro, y se sumó a su crítica contra el silencio de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) por los bombardeos perpetrados en el Caribe bajo la excusa del narcotráfico.
(2025-11-04). China calls on Japan to match words with deeds after high-level meeting. ecns.cn "How it is handled bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations and basic trust in Japan, and is a red line that must not be crossed.""For China, the key is to listen to what Takaichi's Cabinet says — but more importantly, to watch what it does," Xiang said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The two leaders' meeting in Gyeongju is only a first step.
(2025-11-04). The next war we already saw: Taiwan. asiatimes.com 
In April 2022, I crossed into Ukraine amid President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for foreign fighters. Three years later, the drone swarms and attrition I witnessed there foreshadow the nightmare Beijing could unleash across the Taiwan Strait. Kyiv claimed 20,000 foreign volunteers had joined. The reality, from what I saw, was closer to a few thousand—still …
(2025-11-04). Global exhibitors bet on Chinese market at 8th CIIE. ecns.cn Volunteers of the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo take a selfie at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on Monday.He Yong, general manager of Bayer Consumer Health China, noted that the Chinese market's progress toward maturity is similar to that of developed markets.
(2025-11-04). In a first, a 'number' declared word of the year 2025. ummid.com Dictionary.com, internet's leading language reference and learning destination, has crowned 67, a Gen Alpha slang term, as the word of the year 2025.
(2025-11-04). Babar Azam sets new record in most 50+ scores in T20I. ummid.com Pakistan batter Babar Azam Saturday set a new world record in most fifty-plus scores in T20 One Day International Cricket.
(2025-11-04). This Week in People's History, Nov 5—11, 2025. portside.org This Week in People's History, Nov 5—11, 2025 |
(2025-11-04). China names first sea wind, wave detection satellite MAZU, set for 2027 launch. ecns.cn China's first satellite designed to detect sea winds and waves has been officially named MAZU, officials announced Sunday at the 10th World Mazu Culture Forum in Fujian province. The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.
(2025-11-04). Biovac opens new product development laboratory in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za Biovac opens new product development laboratory in Cape Town | The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the opening of Biovac's new product development laboratory in Cape Town on Thursday, 6 November 2025. | The newly established high-tech laboratory at Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical company, positions South Africa a step closer to achieving end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capability, moving beyond the current "fill and finish" stage. | "This milestone supports the government's broader goal of strengthening local pharm…
(2025-11-04). A homeowner's guide to plumbers servicing all needs. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-04). Sino-German trade resilient. ecns.cn Zheng said that the continued expansion of China-Germany trade reflects both sides' strong industrial complementarity and longstanding cooperation in manufacturing, clean energy and digital transformation.
(2025-11-04). José María Vitier recibe el Premio Internacional de Composición 1573 en China. cubadebate.cu El compositor y pianista cubano José María Vitier, autor de la célebre banda sonora de Fresa y Chocolate (1993), fue galardonado con el Premio Internacional de Composición "1573" de 2025, en reconocimiento a su destacada contribución a la música contemporánea y a su papel en el diálogo cultural entre Oriente y Occidente.
(2025-11-04). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-11-04). Iran, Pakistan ink 5 media, cultural cooperation MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iran's national broadcaster and Pakistani media and cultural institutions signed five cooperation agreements in Islamabad in the presence of Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar.
(2025-11-04). Métrica y versatilidad en equipo Cuba a Copa América de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu En conferencia de prensa, con sede en el Salón Adolfo Luque del Estadio Latinoamericano, Germán Mesa explicó que con 12 plazas obligatorias de lanzadores y dos de receptores, solo había espacio para otros 13 hombres, y por eso se escogió un grupo que cumpliera con esos pequeños y precisos patrones tan usados en la actualidad mundial.
(2025-11-04). Israel uses booby-trapped toys to kill children in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli forces have planted explosive devices inside children's toys across the enclave, causing fatal injuries when touched.
(2025-11-04). Trump-Xi Meeting: Mere Optics, No Concrete Deliverables. ummid.com Overall, Trump-Xi Summit 2025 could be described as just optics for the American public, as it may not translate into any real gain for the American taxpayer.
(2025-11-04). Robot traffic officer works in Wuzhen, E China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn Standing 1.8 meters tall, the robot can replicate various traffic command gestures and synchronize with traffic light systems to enable dynamic lane management and intelligent guidance. As the permanent host of the World Internet Conference, Wuzhen has seen a growing number of artificial intelligence applications implemented in recent years.
(2025-11-04). EC to verify 51 cr voters across 12 States/UTs in SIR Phase 2. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday announced to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) starting November 04, 2025.
(2025-11-04). Sudan Crisis: Tracing The Israel, RSF Secret Links. ummid.com While the RSF's atrocities in El-Fasher shocked the world, a growing body of evidence points to covert Israeli links to the paramilitary group.
(2025-11-04). Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut NYC funding if Mamdani wins. newarab.com 
U.S. President Trump, a Republican who has offered frequent commentary on the New York mayoral election, injected himself further into the race by crossing party lines to support Cuomo over M…
(2025-11-04). Call for united action to build a disability-inclusive SA. sanews.gov.za Call for united action to build a disability-inclusive SA | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on society to build a truly inclusive South Africa where people with disabilities participate fully and equally in all spheres of life. | Speaking at the launch of Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2025 at the Supported Employment Enterprise (SEE) Factory in Kimberley, Northern Cape, Chikunga said this year's theme: "Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy: Creating Strategic Multisectoral Partnerships for a Disability-Inclusive Society"
(2025-11-04). Urgent call for a week of coordinated protests to stop U.S. war against Venezuela, Nov. 15-23. iacenter.org November 3, 2025 This call to action is posted on the United National Antiwar Coalition web site. No War on Venezuela! No Troops on our Streets! Calling all anti-war, peace and justice, union and solidarity activists! An emergency network is calling for local actions, large and small, during the week of November 15-23, also actions within 24 hours of any major U.S. escalation. Click HERE to Register your action. Click HERE to View actions taking place. Click HERE to View and Endorse this Call. Organize rallies, street meetings, vigils, speakouts, teach-ins, sign holdings at busy intersections, banner drops, prote…
(2025-11-04). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-11-04). After Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi too gives India a miss. ummid.com Days after Cristiano Ronaldo disappointed football fans by a no show at Al-Nassr vs FC Goa, Lionel Messi did a ditto as Argentina national football team's scheduled visit to India in November has been called off.
(2025-11-04). The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report. bylinetimes.com The report, by the House of Lords' UK Engagement with Space Committee, discloses that half of Britain's satellites are now dependent on Musk's company and warns that the UK's capacity now risks being politicised as a result. | Musk currently spends much of his time on his X platform, which he owns, where he regularly attacks the UK's diversity and race policies and predicts civil war in the UK. | He is also a financial supporter and backer of the convicted far-right British criminal Tommy Robinson. | However, the UK Government has so far resisted calls to distance itself from Musk's companies, with ministers r…
(2025-11-04). IRCS expresses solidarity with Afghanistan quake victims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Red Crescent Society chief offered condolences to Afghanistan after the deadly 6.3-magnitude earthquake and announced readiness to deploy relief teams and humanitarian aid.
(2025-11-04). White House announces date of MbS, Trump meeting in Washington. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on 18 November for an official working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. | The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In 2020, Trump reached deals with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco to normalize relations with Israel. | The Saudis have been hesitant to join in the absence of steps toward Palestinian statehood. | Trump told CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview broadcast on Sunday that he believed the Saudis would…
(2025-11-04). They Tortured Lambs In The West Bank. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli settlers were
(2025-11-04). US Embassy takeover Great Satan's defeat of Iranian nation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — US Embassy takeover, known as the seizure of Den of Espionage, is a momentous incident in contemporary Iran characterized by tarnishing the arrogant image of the Great Satan in front of the Iranian Muslim nation.
(2025-11-04). Syria's Former Al-Qaeda Leader-Turned President To Visit the White House. news.antiwar.com Syria's de facto president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader, is set to visit the White House within the next week as the Trump administration is pushing for Congress to fully lift the Caesar Act sanctions that were imposed on Syria in 2020. The sanctions were specifically designed to prevent Syria's reconstruction, and they had …
(2025-11-04). China, Singapore reaffirm growing economic ties. ecns.cn The economic partnership between Singapore and China is poised for robust growth, setting new benchmarks for regional cooperation as both nations commemorate significant anniversaries, industry experts said.
(2025-11-04). In Pictures: Thousands join 'Satyacha Morcha' in Mumbai against 'Vote Chori'. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of people from across Maharashtra Saturday November 01, 2025 hit the streets in Mumbai to join 'Satyacha Morcha' called to protest against 'Vote Chori'.
(2025-11-04). Saudi Crown Prince MBS to meet Trump in near future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the US to meet with US President Donald Trump, a White House official said.
(2025-11-04). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-11-04). Consejo de Defensa Nacional: Se trabaja fuertemente en la recuperación eléctrica en oriente. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Defensa Nacional, encabezado por el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez sesionó esta tarde, como ha ocurrido en las últimas jornadas, a partir, primero, de la amenaza del huracán Melissa, luego con su paso devastador y en estos momentos con la recuperación.
(2025-11-04). How the American dollar to euro exchange rate reflects global economic power shifts. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-04). Marwan Barghouti is a murderer. Israel should free him anyway. haaretz.com Marwan Barghouti is the only person popular enough to unify the Palestinian factions under the Palestinian Authority in postwar Gaza and the West Bank. Yes, he's a convicted murderer — but the alternative is Hamas…
(2025-11-04). Number of casualties in Afghan quake surpasses 800. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) — The total number of those affected as a result of an earthquake in northern Afghanistan has climbed to 830, with 27 people killed.
(2025-11-04). State Grid Shanghai launches smart power protection 8.0 to secure 8th CIIE. ecns.cn
(2025-11-04). Renowned French singer Liane Foly looks forward to hold big tour in China. ecns.cn
(2025-11-04). Camus President impressed by Changsha's harmony. ecns.cn
(2025-11-04). (W.E. Talk) Italian economist: China's openness and connectivity offers a lesson to the world. ecns.cn
(2025-11-04). Three Decades, One Commitment: China's Steadfast Journey in Marine Summer Fishing Moratorium. ecns.cn
(2025-11-03). Yad Vashem has now identified 5 million of the victims by name. haaretz.com AI and machine learning have helped advance Yad Vashem's efforts to identify as many Holocaust victims as possible. The technology will enable researchers to add hundreds of thousands of more names in the years ahead…
(2025-11-03). Did Wall Street Hide Epstein's Dirty Money? levernews.com 
(2025-11-03). Top 7 AI Visibility Tools Driving Smarter Decisions (2025 Edition). moguldom.com Modern marketers have more data than ever, but knowing what to do with it is the real challenge. Dashboards and reports often explain what happened—not why it happened or what to do next. Artificial intelligence is changing that. By analyzing patterns, predicting trends, and surfacing insights before they appear in reports, AI is giving marketers …
(2025-11-03). Otorgan Premio Cervantes a escritor mexicano Gonzalo Celorio. cubadebate.cu El Premio Cervantes otorgado este lunes al mexicano Gonzalo Celorio, ha reconocido a un escritor con desconfianza en la realidad y, sin embargo, convencido de que toda literatura tiene como semilla una vivencia. Novelista, cuentista, cronista, académico, ensayista, Celorio (Ciudad de México, 1948) es un narrador todoterreno.
(2025-11-03). NYC Election: Socialism or Barbarism. consortiumnews.com With an eye on Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral vote on Tuesday, Eric Ross says reviving U.S. socialism also requires recovering its history from the Red Scare and Cold War. By Eric Ross TomDispatch.com More than a century ago, from…
(2025-11-03). PM: Belarus' development targets for 2026 are highly ambitious. eng.belta.by The key forecast parameters for the country's development in 2026 are highly ambitious, Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin told the media while commenting on the documents approved by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 3 November.
(2025-11-03). CBS News Guts Climate Team as New Conservative Management Takes Charge. truthout.org CBS News has fired most of its climate crisis production staff as part of the company's dozens of news staff layoffs last week. The decision to lay off the climate desk comes after Paramount, parent company for CBS News, merged with Skydance. Following the merger, David Ellison, a pro-Trump billionaire, became chief executive of the new Paramount Skydance company… |
(2025-11-03). Mosaic Conference leaves MC USA, seeks partnership. anabaptistworld.org Mosaic Mennonite Conference delegates on Nov. 1 voted nearly 3-to-1 to leave Mennonite Church USA and to be a partner with it and other Anabaptists.
(2025-11-03). The favorite presidential candidate of Colombia's left would continue "lunatic" president's policies. colombiareports.com The favorite presidential candidate of Colombia's left, Senator Ivan Cepeda, joined President Gustavo Petro's opposition to escalating US aggression in South America and the Caribbean. In a video statement published on social media platform X, Cepeda warned that recent "extrajudicial killings" of alleged drug traffickers were in direct violation of international human rights. Combined with …
(2025-11-03). UK journalist Sami Hamdi suffers medical emergency in US custody. newarab.com 
The family of Sami Hamdi, a
(2025-11-03). China's 15th National Games launches historic cross-boundary torch relay across Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn China's National Games celebrated a milestone on Sunday as its first cross-boundary torch relay was held simultaneously in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, with one week before the Games opens.
(2025-11-03). Turkey, Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule key to Gaza future. newarab.com 
Gaza's future must be Palestinian-led and avoid any new system of tutelage, Turkey and six of its top Muslim allies said Monday after talks in Istanbul. | Turkey, which played a central role in forging the ceasefire, is pushing for Muslim nations to bring their influence to bear on the reconstruction of the embattled territory. | "Our principle is that Palestinians should govern the Palestinians and ensure their own security, the international community should support this in the best possible way ⚪ diplomatically, institutionally and economically," Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said after the talks. | "
(2025-11-03). People in the US go hungry as Trump spends millions to invade Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The United States government is in the grips of one of its longest-running funding gaps in history. The ongoing government shutdown has already stretched beyond 30 days and now, the food security of millions of Americans is at risk as the funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is drying up and Trump officials
(2025-11-03). Belarus' border agency: Around 6,500 vehicles queue at EU border after weekend. eng.belta.by The queue at the only operating Polish border checkpoint for passenger cars Terespol (Brest on the Belarusian side) has increased by 1,400 vehicles since Friday, 31 October. Here 2,525 passenger cars and 122 buses are waiting to enter Poland. Over the past two days, the neighboring side has cleared 33% of the normal number of vehicles.
(2025-11-03). MSM, Israel, and the US collude to spread lies over Hamas hijacking an aid truck. thecanary.co 
Headlines such as Hamas hijacks aid truck in US military footage, Hamas attacks aid driver, leaves body on the road while they loot his supplies, and TERRORISTS' NERVE: Shock military drone vid shows Hamas brutes loot US aid truck, are circulating in the mainstream media. They give the impression that Hamas killed the driver of […] | By
(2025-11-03). Turkey flights to Iraq's Sulaimaniyah resume after ban. newarab.com 
Flights between Turkey and the Airport spokesman Dana Mohammed told AFP news agency that "at 1: 50 am (2250 GMT) the first Turkish Airlines flight landed in Sulaimaniyah Airport from Turkey, with 105 passengers on board… before departing to Istanbul with 123 passengers". | Turkey had announced in April 2023 a ban on flights to and from Sulaimaniyah Int…
(2025-11-03). Parents of Israeli American hostage Omer Neutra, after body returned: to know, afraid not to. haaretz.com Orna and Ronen Neutra thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for 'brokering the unimaginable reality that has brought back 20 living hostages and 20 of the deceased so far'…
(2025-11-03). Israel released Palestinian detainee allegedly seen in leaked abuse video back to Gaza. haaretz.com The detainee was released back to Gaza in October without the authorities in Israel having taken testimony from him on his alleged abuse by Israeli guards. Five reservists face charges for beatings, taser use, and stabbing that caused serious injuries, while their defense lawyers are calling to cancel the trial amid a probe into the suspected leak of the video by the IDF's legal chief…
(2025-11-03). EDB names driving force for lending in national currency in Belarus. eng.belta.by The growth of lending in national currency in Belarus accelerated to 1.2% in September 2025, after a 0.3% increase in August, BelTA reports citing a macroeconomic review by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
(2025-11-03). In the Time of the Open Secret: Palestine and the Fundamental Choice of Our Era. dissidentvoice.org 
"Imperialism is capitalism in that stage of development in which the dominance of monopolies and finance capital has established itself; in which the export of capital has acquired pronounced importance; in which the division of the world among the international trusts has begun; in which the division of all territories of the globe among the …
(2025-11-03). Central Asia-US Summit: Address Region's Growing Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Flags of the five Central Asian countries at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, September 29, 2023. | © 2023 REUTERS/Liesa Hannssen | (Berlin, November 3, 2025) — Governments attending the Central Asia-US summit on November 6, 2025, should focus on improving their human rights records amid discussions of economic and security cooperation, Human Rights Watch said today. The summit is taking place while all participating governments have increased efforts to stifle dissent, silence the media, and retaliate against critics at home and abroad.The summit, hosted by US President D…
(2025-11-03). In the Age of Trump, Americans Don't Need a Halloween Hell House to Experience Horror. dissidentvoice.org 
Halloween Hell Houses, or Judgement Houses, are basically a relic from the fire-and-brimstone days of the Moral Majority and other Christian evangelical enterprises. These days, however, Americans do not need a church-sponsored haunted house to experience horror and damnation. The gates of hell—orchestrated by the Trump administration—are swinging open, and operating in big city neighborhoods across the country. In the …
(2025-11-03). Remembering Assassinated Moroccan Leader, Mahdi Ben Barka, and the Tricontental Conference. counterpunch.org 
Vijay Prashad interviewed by Rosa Moussaoui, journalist with L'Humanité. This interview was published in French in the newspaper on 27 October. Ben Barka was assassinated on 29 October 1965, sixty years ago. Rosa: What were the reasons behind the holding of the Conference of Solidarity of the Peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, the
(2025-11-03). CPJ joins call for release of political prisoners, including jailed journalists. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined a global coalition of 29 civil society organizations calling on democratic governments to prioritize advocacy on behalf of journalists, human rights defenders, and political leaders who have been imprisoned for dissent. Released on the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30, the joint statement said democratic governments must…
(2025-11-03). Cash Control, Lockdown, CBDC, Digital ID, Biometrics? Whitney Webb's Extraordinary Geopolitical Analysis/By Peter Koenig and Whitney Webb. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: Cash Control, Lockdown, CBDC, Digital ID, Biometrics? Whitney Webb's Extraordinary Geopolitical Analysis — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Unconfirmed reports from Spain and elsewhere in Europe say that cash holdings in households may soon be restricted. No sums are given (yet). From the outset, it would look like …
(2025-11-03). El Fasher's walking dead. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-11-03). Israeli military dumps Chinese cars. asiatimes.com 
Israel is dumping Chinese vehicles it bought for its senior officers and their families, a perk to support career retention in military service. Up to 700 vehicles, most of them manufactured by China's Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., will be replaced by early 2026. The Chery cars from China are seen as a significant security risk. …
(2025-11-03). Hundreds attend protest in Northern Ireland calling for the removal of 'Israel' junket minister. thecanary.co Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Paul Givan remains under pressure to resign following his disgraceful trip to the genocidal apartheid regime of so-called 'Israel'. At a rally on Saturday, November 1, organised by People Before Profit (PBP), a crowd of over 300 assembled at the gates of Belfast City Hall to express their disgust at […] | By
(2025-11-03). Israeli army kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza over past 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza says 10 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours since Saturday.
(2025-11-03). GNU leaders reaffirm commitment to unity and servicing the people. sanews.gov.za GNU leaders reaffirm commitment to unity and servicing the people | The leaders of the ten political parties leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reaffirmed their commitment to the seventh administration and serving the people of South Africa. | The leaders held a two-day retreat at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng over the weekend. | According to a joint statement of the parties, the retreat provided a platform for reflection on progress in implementation of the GNU statement of intent priorities, discussion on "contemporary national and international issues" and to address "critical issues faci…
(2025-11-03). Jamal Soliman starts filming series about famous Sednaya Prison. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the fall of Bashar Assad's regime last December, horrific stories have emerged from the famous Syrian Sednaya Prison, which is also known as the "human slaughterhouse".Syrian writer Samer Radwan revealed on his Facebook page that filming has begun for the series "Al Khoroj Men Al-Bear" [Coming Out to the Well].He said that the story, screenplay, and dialogue were written by Radwan, while the series is directed by Mohamed Lotfi.The Syrian series will be filmed between Beirut and Damascus and will depict a historical period of years lived by detainees inside Sednaya Prison in Damascus.Syrian actor…
(2025-11-03). 'Belarus will not kowtow to anyone!' Lukashenko describes independence and sovereignty as highest national values. eng.belta.by Paraphrasing Bismarck, the president once stated: independence is "a luxury not everyone can afford." This is exactly what we'll discuss in a new episode of BelTA's YouTube project "How It Was".
(2025-11-03). Student visa surge signals migration rebound despite policy tightening. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-03). Trump administration to partially fund SNAP food benefits amid US shutdown. aljazeera.com The country's flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.
(2025-11-03). Israeli Fire in Southern Gaza Kills Three Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli military fire near the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Monday killed at least three Palestinians, including one woman, Reuters has reported, as the IDF continues attacks in the Strip despite the ceasefire deal. Israeli attacks hit other parts of Gaza as Al Jazeera reported three Palestinians, including one child, were wounded by Israeli …
(2025-11-03). Tanzania swears in President Samia Suluhu Hassan after deadly protests. aljazeera.com President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into Tanzania's highest office after a landslide 97.66% victory.
(2025-11-03). Sabalenka makes winning start at WTA Finals in Riyadh. eng.belta.by In her opening match of the group stage on 2 November, the Belarusian cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 win over Italy's world number eight Jasmine Paolini in 70 minutes.
(2025-11-03). Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on Denial of His U.S. Visa & Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria. democracynow.org 
We speak to Wole Soyinka, the 91-year-old celebrated Nigerian writer and first African Nobel laureate, who recently had his U.S. visa revoked after he made comments critical of Trump. As Trump threatens U.S. military action against Nigeria over claims of a "Christian genocide" in the country, Soyinka says, "when religious differences began to be invoked as a means of political power, and even social and economic powers, we've had unquestionably the issue of impunity." By "expanding the force of hostility," he adds, "Trump is not making things easy for there to be a…
(2025-11-03). Two Palestinians dead in Israel army, settler attacks in W. Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-11-03). Teasing the Armageddon Fanciers: Trump's Nuclear Testing Boast. counterpunch.org 
Nuclear weapons have made the world safe for hypocrisy and unsafe in every other respect. Astride the nonsense that is nuclear apartheid — the forced separation of the states that are permitted to have nuclear weapons and those that do not — sits that rumpled, crumpled creature called the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). For
(2025-11-03). Lukashenko hears report from PM on upcoming government visit to Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by The main topic of the report was the agenda for the upcoming visit of a Belarusian government delegation to Kazakhstan. Key current issues and promising avenues of Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation to be discussed during the negotiations were reviewed.
(2025-11-03). Trump is using Gaza-tested drones to spy on US citizens protesting over Israel. thecanary.co The Trump regime is using AI drones, or more precisely UAVs (uncrewed aerial vehicles), which the Israeli military has 'battle-tested' on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, to spy on American citizens on US soil who take part in protests against the US government's collaboration in genocide, or any other anti-government demonstrations. Skydio: from Israel to the […] | By
(2025-11-03). Women guards of Kaziranga brave all challenges to protect wildlife in India. globalvoices.org 
There are over 5,000 women frontline personnel operating actively in the forests of IndiaOriginally published on The Van Durgas, Priyanka Bharali, Rashmi Bora, Dipanjali Boraik, and Mitali Boruah from left to right. Image by Arpita Das Choudhury. Used with permission. | The story was co-written by Tanuj Dhar. | On a cold autumn morning, as the dim dawn broke in the j…
(2025-11-03). OpenAI, Amazon sign $38bn AI deal. aljazeera.com The announcement comes less than week after Amazon laid off 14,000 people.
(2025-11-03). Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is scientist. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham and Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalists Not enough is yet known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, says an ocean scientist with the government authority in charge of seabed minerals. The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) returned last week from a 21-day…
(2025-11-03). International peace and human rights award conferred in Minsk. eng.belta.by The award "For peace and human rights" has been established by the Emil Czeczko International Charitable Foundation and is presented every year. The main criteria for presenting the award are the laureate's considerable contribution to enhancing human rights in the world and protecting them.
(2025-11-03). It's happened. A Reform council has had to choose between Christmas lights and flags. thecanary.co 
For years, the British right warned us there was a war on Christmas. In 2025, the situation for patriots became even more dire when the enemy within declared a war on flags. Tragically, this has now created a situation in which Kent County Council have had to make the hardest choice imaginable — Christmas lights […] | By
(2025-11-03). Trump calls Russia & China leaders 'tough, smart,' warns 'not to be toyed with' | Putin | Xi Jinping. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump surprised global audiences with rare praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling both "tough, smart, serious leaders" who should not be underestimated. In a high-profile CBS interview, Trump said that neither leader was "to be toyed with" and insisted they were equally formidable, with no clear upper hand between them. He also claimed that Russia and China are conducting "secret" nuclear weapons tests and revealed he has discussed denuclearization with both leaders.
(2025-11-03). Map shows 1st US nuclear missile test since Trump comments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Navigational warnings indicate that the United States has scheduled its first test of a nuclear-capable, but unarmed, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) after President Donald Trump ordered the renewal of testing.
(2025-11-03). Key takeaways from Trump's 60 Minutes interview. aljazeera.com The US president appeared on the news show for the first time since 2020, when he walked out during an interview.
(2025-11-03). Libyan delegation in Beirut pushes for Gaddafi's son's release. newarab.com 
(2025-11-03). Trump calls corruption trial says U.S. will involved to help him. haaretz.com In an interview with CBS News, the U.S. president lauded Netanyahu and said that he was not being 'treated well,' saying that the U.S. will 'help him out a little bit' with his trial, the latest in a string of comments criticizing the Israeli PM's ongoing corruption trial…
(2025-11-03). UK spycops campaign was part of establishment class war "protecting the rich and powerful" thecanary.co The British state unjustifiably targeted hundreds of left-wing groups for decades with a disgusting political-policing project. And the ongoing inquiry into the spying operation known as Spycops reveals one big establishment game, involving not just the police but also the courts, MI5, corporations, and the press. Tom Fowler from spycops.info goes to every hearing of […] | By
(2025-11-03). Deadly earthquake hits northern Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500.
(2025-11-03). Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill two. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed two people and wounded seven others on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said, after Israel threatened to expand its attacks against In a preliminary toll, the ministry said that an "Israeli enemy strike" on the town of Doueir in The second strike on Aita al-Shaab in the same province also ki…
(2025-11-03). Sami: the child whom Israel did not allow to grow up. thecanary.co In one of Gaza's quiet neighbourhoods, there was a child who ran through the alleys every morning, carrying his small school bag as if it contained the whole world. His name was Sami Bilal Abu Youssef, an eight-year-old boy, pure as the dawn, who loved life as much as a bird loves its wings. Sami […] | By
(2025-11-03). Another US 'Strike' on Small Boat Leaves Three Dead in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported Saturday a new "lethal kinetic strike" against a small boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Caribbean, ordered by President Donald Trump. | On social media, the official stated that the "narco-trafficking vessel" was allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization and that the attack took place in international waters. It is not clear in what part of the Caribbean the extrajudicial execution took place. | "This vessel—like every other—was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a know…
(2025-11-03). New light shed on el-Fasher horror as survivors arrive in Sudan's Tawila. aljazeera.com Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food as paramilitary seizes Sudan city.
(2025-11-03). Moldovan journalist Mariana Ra»õƒÉ receives death threat. cpj.org New York, November 3, 2025—Moldovan authorities must swiftly investigate a recent death threat sent to Mariana Ra»õƒÉ, an investigative journalist and TV host with the independent broadcaster TV8, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On October 30, Ra»õƒÉ received voice notes on Facebook Messenger from Boris Cerlat, a Facebook user claiming to bea supporter of Renato UsatàÆi, the president of the populist…
(2025-11-03). Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like. truthout.org There's a popular and recurring chant that echoed throughout the recent No Kings protests several weeks ago: "This is what democracy looks like." But on Capitol Hill over the past four weeks, during a protracted government shutdown, Republicans have been displaying the opposite. The quiet, moribund center of American government looks anything but like a democracy. |
(2025-11-03). EXPOSED: Elbit-linked lobby group planted Palestine Action hit piece in the Times. thecanary.co On 31 October, Private Eye ran a short column detailing the potential origins of a rumour — breathlessly printed by the Times — that Palestine Action was under investigation for receiving funding from Iran. The Eye alleges that a boss at CMS Strategic, once a lobby group for Israeli arms firm Elbit, is taking credit for […] | By
(2025-11-03). Livestream: Will an international force fight Hamas for Israel? electronicintifada.net Genocide survivor Eman Alhaj Ali says Palestinians want dignity, not pity. New footage of Yahya Sinwar during battle and more.
(2025-11-03). Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit. grist.org 
(2025-11-03). With the latest scandal, Netanyahu aims to whitewash crimes against Palestinians and find a scapegoat for his failures in Gaza. haaretz.com The serious allegations against the IDF's military advocate general are being exploited by Netanyahu's government to attack the rule of law and erase IDF wrongdoing. Along the way, they're trying to cover up the failures of October 7 and influence Netanyahu's criminal trial…
(2025-11-03). Israel Still Controls Over Half of Gaza — Including the Rubble of My Home. truthout.org The first phase of the ceasefire agreement, signed by Hamas and Israel in early October after weeks of intense negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in Sharm El-Sheikh, resulted in the withdrawal of Israeli forces to what officials referred to as the "Yellow Line." This initial pullback included areas of Gaza City that the Israeli army had occupied during its military… |
(2025-11-03). Democracy Now! 2025-11-03 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 03, 2025; "Denying People the Right to Food": Millions Could Go Hungry as Trump Admin Holds Up SNAP Benefits; Trump Throws "Great Gatsby" Party at Mar-a-Lago as Food Stamps End for Millions; "Our Time Is Now": Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Campaign Inspires NYC's Working-Class South Asians; Trump Threatens to Go "Guns-a-Blazing" into Nigeria over "Killing of Christians"; Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on Denial of His U.S. Visa & Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria | Headlines for November 03, 2025; "Denying Peo…
(2025-11-03). Israel's genocide has also destroyed 80% of Gaza's olive trees. thecanary.co The month of October in Gaza is no longer associated with the sounds of harvesting and the smell of olives, as it was for decades. The olive trees that once stretched across thousands of dunams throughout Gaza are now silent, turned into dead land covered with traces of Israel's bombing and military vehicles. Israel has […] | By
(2025-11-03). NSFAS board chairperson resigns. sanews.gov.za NSFAS board chairperson resigns | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board. | In a statement issued on Monday, Manamela said Dr Stander's resignation letter contains serious allegations regarding the governance environment at NSFAS, including claims of bullying, intimidation, racism, and threats to personal safety. | The Minister said he will meet with Dr Stander today, (3 November), to discuss the issues raised "directly a…
(2025-11-03). UNICEF: over a million children in Gaza urgently need water and food. thecanary.co Tess Ingram, spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), said that more than one million children in the Gaza Strip are still in urgent need of water and food. Meanwhile, 650,000 children need to return to school, while thousands go to bed hungry every night. UNICEF: one million children in Gaza need water In […] | By
(2025-11-03). Israel advances bill proposing death penalty for Palestinians. newarab.com 
An Israeli parliamentary committee on Monday advanced a bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" in a move pushed for by far-right The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading. | Israel's hostages coordinator, Gal Hirsch, said he and
(2025-11-03). Stagflation: Stagnation, Inflation, and Beyond. dissidentvoice.org Since my prediction in April of 2007 of an impending economic crash, I've vowed not to risk my unblemished record with any further predictions. But a simple thing that I learned from the run-up to that catastrophe was when the "little people" — the "every man and every-woman" — found their way into stock market …
(2025-11-03). Green loans in Africa raise concerns about economic sovereignty. globalvoices.org 
China is using its loans to bring real electricity to communities long neglected by Western aid and investmentGlobal VoicesElectricity pylons. Image from This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad.
(2025-11-03). Manchester Drummers 4 Palestine: the growing collective channelling trauma into sounds. thecanary.co 
The interview starts badly. I was just thinking we could go to Nero's? Nero's… I mean, I know we aren't super tight yet, but I thought it was obvious I'm a champagne socialist. I only drink my coffee if it's been roasted, ground, and barista'd by some dungaree-slash-adjustable-corduroy-beanie-clad hipster. "Oh no… Nero's is full…" Sad […] | By
(2025-11-03). How the Not-So Independent Media Censors Criticism of Its Billionaire Owners. bylinetimes.com For my entire time as the climate columnist for The Independent, I was allowed complete editorial freedom to cover the issues I thought most important, except for the one key issue that I thought was the most important. | I was constantly blocked from mentioning the visceral opposition or complacency of the powerful UK and global billionaire-owned media to the urgent climate action that is required. | Any time I tried to mention this in a column, it was immediately censored. After all, The Independent itself is owned by the Russian billionaire Lebedev family and at the time its offices were co-located in the D…
(2025-11-03). Netanyahu will not allow safe passage of Hamas militants from IDF-controlled parts of Gaza, source says. haaretz.com The militants were stranded in the Israeli-controlled area after the cease-fire went into effect in October. PM Netanyahu made his decision following pressure from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir…
(2025-11-03). Second phase of Baranovichi Industrial Park slating for commissioning in early 2026. eng.belta.by The second building of the Industrial Park in Baranovichi is slating for commissioning in the first half of 2026, Maksim Antonyuk, Chairman of the Baranovichi City Executive Committee, told BelTA.
(2025-11-03). Israel has been caught disguising bombs as toys to kill Palestinian children. thecanary.co On one of the streets of Gaza that Israel's army left only days ago, eight-year-old Adam was sifting through the rubble of what used to be his home, searching for his old toy. He didn't know that among the stones, death was waiting for children like him. He spotted something that looked like a toy […] | By
(2025-11-03). Draining Practices: Amazon, Water Consumption and Data Centres. dissidentvoice.org Amazon, ruthless, mean spirited, soulless and wedded to the obscene profit margin, is also in the business of habitual deception. When it comes to the use of water for its thirsty data centres, this is most telling. In its aggressive push towards artificial intelligence, more are set for construction. When one considers that, in 2021 …
(2025-11-03). Court agrees to request to shorten testimony, citing diplomatic. haaretz.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to shorten Tuesday's corruption trial hearing for an 'urgent diplomatic meeting' but is facing opposition from the prosecution. Earlier this week, President Trump said the U.S. would 'be involved to help him out a little bit' in the trial…
(2025-11-03). Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40bn. aljazeera.com The deal has analysts puzzled, as the US maker of Tylenol has seen sales dip after the White House linked it to autism.
(2025-11-03). Among Gaza's ruins, a few families are being reunified. newarab.com 
In the narrow alleyways of the war-torn Among tents and shattered homes, children lost amid the chaos of Israeli attacks are finding their way back into the arms of their families months later. | After being separated from them for five long months, Seven-year-old S…
(2025-11-03). Belarusian economy minister outlines drivers of GDP growth in 2026. eng.belta.by While commenting on Presidential Decree No.385, which approved the key forecast parameters for the country's development in 2026, Belarusian Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar told journalists about the areas that will ensure GDP growth in 2026.
(2025-11-03). Israel arrests ex-army lawyer for leaking video showing Palestinian's abuse. aljazeera.com Israel has arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over her leaking of a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing prisoners.
(2025-11-03). Mark Bittman Is Opening a Sliding-Scale Restaurant on the Lower East Side. portside.org Mark Bittman Is Opening a Sliding-Scale Restaurant on the Lower East Side |
(2025-11-03). have a solution during the war, and we have one drone blind spot revealed. haaretz.com As the rates of drone infiltrations carrying smuggled goods from Egypt soar, Israel can't seem to take the steps to secure the border — despite a wealth of counter-drone technology and an estimated cost of only 50 million shekels…
(2025-11-03). Iran, Belarus discuss deeper air force, air defense coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Military officials from Iran and the Republic of Belarus discussed the deeper cooperation n the field of air force and air defense.
(2025-11-03). Mamdani in touching distance as New York mayoral race enters final lap. geo.tv 
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani raises his hands during a campaign event with New York City elected officials in New York City, November 1, 2025. — AFPState Assembly member Zohran Mamdani is on the cusp of victory as New York City's mayoral race enters…
(2025-11-03). Mali's Potential Fall To Terrorists Could Result In Another French-Led Intervention. thealtworld.com The dual pretexts of crushing the world's latest caliphate and averting another 2015-like migrant crisis could suffice for rallying the public around a French-led mission for restoring Western influence in the region. | The Wall Street Journal recently warned that "
(2025-11-03). USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can't Give Discounts to SNAP Recipients. truthout.org As the Trump administration continued its illegal freeze on food assistance, the US Department of Agriculture sent a warning to grocery stores not to provide discounts to the more than 42 million Americans affected. Several grocery chains and food delivery apps have announced in recent days that they would provide substantial discounts to those whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… |
(2025-11-03). Trump says US must 'stay number one' as China ramps up crypto push. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, US, July 27, 2024. — Reuters President Donald Trump has warned that China's growing involvement in Bitcoin and other digital assets could threaten America's lead in the global…
(2025-11-03). President Ramaphosa hails 'successful' three-nation visit to Southeast Asia. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails 'successful' three-nation visit to Southeast Asia | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa's trade relations as economic turbulence continues on a global scale. | This as the President travelled to Southeast Asia last week, in a bid to deepen trade and relations with the nations of Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. | "In the midst of global economic uncertainty, it has become more important than ever for South Africa to diversify its trade and investment relations. | "As we continue to expand trade with traditional partners, we see great value…
(2025-11-03). The new contagion of nuclear escalation. asiatimes.com 
Russia's latest claim of having tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, which one Western analyst dubbed the "flying Chernobyl", marks another chilling turn in the race toward unconstrained lethality among the great powers. The news, first reported by The Guardian on October 27, 2025, described Moscow's announcement that its Burevestnik missile had flown 14,000 kilometers and …
(2025-11-03). Eye on Gazans: How the IDF legal chief drama overshadows the abuse of Palestinian prisoners. haaretz.com With a media leak, a cover-up and a suicide scare, it's easy to cast the former IDF military advocate general as the main character. But let's not lose sight of what this story is really about: What happened at the Sde Teiman base…
(2025-11-03). Truck rams into bus in southern India, killing at least 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in southern India early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozens, local authorities said.
(2025-11-03). Belarus harvests 10.4m tonnes of grain. eng.belta.by Belarus has harvested 95% of areas planted to grain and leguminous crops, including corn, which makes up 2,190,000 hectares.
(2025-11-03). Lily Benavides: The Life or Death Implications of My Write-In Effort and Our Fight to Keep NJ Names Off the NSPM-7 Harm LIst. fightbackbetter.com The fact that in the United States we are not free to express what we want to say is ironic,…
(2025-11-03). UAE Unleashes Propaganda Army to Whitewash Sudan Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Recently, there has been a lot of widespread coverage of the UAE-funded RSF (Rapid Support Forces) paramilitary group's atrocities in Sudan, with major claims of it amounting to genocide. Due to this, the UAE government has decided to respond to the absolutely justified global outrage by flooding the internet with its army of propaganda bots, …
(2025-11-03). Russia's Invasion Has Hollowed Out Higher Education in Ukraine. truthout.org When Yulia Berg was in her second year at Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University in Odesa, a strategic port city in Ukraine, her university life, once defined by lectures, was suddenly rewritten by war. "Everyone experienced the beginning of the war in their own way, but for me, it meant missing out on student life," Berg told Truthout. Berg graduated in May 2025 with a degree in… |
(2025-11-03). How the fall of El-Fasher could cement Sudan's partition. newarab.com 
The After a brutal siege that
(2025-11-03). Zohran Mamdani and Zack Polanski: Make hope normal again. newarab.com 
It isn't common for an American political candidate, days before an election, to release a
(2025-11-03). Interview: Sen. Rand Paul Slams "Insane" Trump Admin Drug Boat Policy. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / |
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(2025-11-03). Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines. aljazeera.com More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
(2025-11-03). Truth on Life-Support: The Lie is the Weapon. counterpunch.org 
A recent false story from Arizona has been making rounds on social media. The story evokes outrage over a group of math teachers who wore t-shirts to school for Halloween. The shirts said, "Problem Solved" and were covered with fake blood. AZ Representative Rachel (Jones) Keshel is amongst the figures pushing the story. It alleges
(2025-11-03). Yet another US pivot to Asia. onlineopinion.com.au Like Obama's before it, Trump's 'pivot' faltered – revealing an America no longer the unchallenged power in a changing East Asia.
(2025-11-03). US nuclear tests ordered by Trump will not include explosions, says energy secretary. geo.tv 
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright holds a press conference on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. — ReutersTests ensure all parts can function to set up nuclear blast.Aim is to confirm that new weapons…
(2025-11-03). Israel Arrests Ex-IDF Lawyer Who Leaked Video Showing Israeli Soldiers Rape a Palestinian Prisoner. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Israeli police arrested the Israeli military's former top prosecutor for leaking a video that showed Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner at the notorious Sde Teiman detention facility in southern Israel last year. Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday after admitting to approving the leak, something she said she did in response …
(2025-11-03). Iran's supreme leader says will not cooperate with US while it backs Israel. geo.tv 
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 21, 2025. — ReutersKhamenei tables conditions to resume cooperation with US.Says US must completely abandon support for Israel for talks.Iran's FM says ready for talks only on nuclear…
(2025-11-03). Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Saturday threatened military intervention in Nigeria, saying the US may go into the country "guns-a-blazing" over allegations that the government isn't doing enough to protect Christians from Islamist militants. "If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and …
(2025-11-03). Iraqi groups disarmament hinges on US troops pullout. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Iraq has pledged to bring all weapons under the control of the state, according to Premier Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, but he adds that will not work so long as there is a US-led coalition in the country.
(2025-11-03). Israel kills Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli army announced that its air force had killed Muhammad Ali Hadid, a senior Hezbollah commander and head of the group's Rizwan Force unit, in an airstrike on Lebanon's southern Nabatieh district.According to the army statement, Hadid was eliminated in a precision strike carried out by an Israeli drone. Lebanese media, including Al-Mayadeen, reported multiple Israeli raids on southern towns, including Aita al-Shaab and Al-Duwair, resulting in casualties, the destruction of several vehicles, and damage to nearby commercial shops.Eyewitnesses said Israeli warplanes and reconnaissance drones conti…
(2025-11-03). Mass AI Layoffs Hit As Fed Cuts Rate. scheerpost.com By Krystal Ball / Breaking Points ⚪ Krystal and Saagar discuss mass AI layoffs as the Fed cuts rates. |
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(2025-11-03). Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.
(2025-11-03). Tanzania's president "needs to bring people together" aljazeera.com "Managing the young Tanzanians who are desperate to see her lead them out of these crises, I think, is their way forward…
(2025-11-03). Obama's Election-Eve Call to Mamdani. consortiumnews.com The former president had an obvious reason to favor the Democratic frontrunner in the New York mayor's race with a weekend call, writes Corinna Barnard. Mamdani is winning. By Corinna G. Barnard Special to Consortium News CN at 30 Over…
(2025-11-03). How new technology and old laws are taking on the pro-Netanyahu poison machine. haaretz.com A toxic mix of real and fake accounts has terrorized government critics. Now, a group of online sleuths is fighting back using advanced digital tools, old-fashioned detective work and even doxing…
(2025-11-03). Expert: Lithuania border policy is a thoughtless copy-paste from Poland. eng.belta.by The national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko has explained motives behind the actions of Poland and the Baltic states on the borders with Belarus in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-11-03). Vijay Prashad: Gen Z Uprisings in the Global South. consortiumnews.com Here are seven theses to begin to understand the protests that young people have led across the world and perhaps channel them in a progressive direction. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research CN at 30 The walls of Santiago,…
(2025-11-03). What's the truth behind video of Sudanese mother, 3 children scared of RSF gunfire. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – As the situation in Sudan worsens, many videos emerged on social media documenting the horrible situation people are facing, including starvation, torture and killings.One clip circulates widely on the internet claiming to show a Sudanese mother holding her three little children while she is surrounded by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.In the video, the mother is seen with her three kids, all very terrified by unknown armed forces who were heard using gunfire to terrorize the family. A Sudanese mother and her 3 children. (X)Some people shared the clip, allegedly saying that it was shared by the RSF…
(2025-11-03). Masked protesters attack Spanish journalist during clashes with police. cpj.org Berlin, November 3, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Spanish authorities to swiftly identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack on reporter José Ismael Martínez while he was covering clashes between police and far-left protesters in Pamplona on October 30 2025. A group of five or six hooded individuals surrounded Martínez as he was…
(2025-11-03). Belarusian PM outlines agenda for Kazakhstan visit. eng.belta.by "One of the primary issues, and it can be called the key one during our visit, is the further development of cooperation in mechanical engineering," the Belarusian prime minister noted.
(2025-11-03). Preparations for 8th CIIE nearly complete. ecns.cn Preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, are nearly complete.
(2025-11-03). Russia's 'Phase Zero' Is Here and War With NATO Is Now Inevitable, Experts Warn. bylinetimes.com Unidentified drones The Belgian Defence Minister did not directly blame Russia for the incident but said the tactics point towards it. Recent months have seen multiple Russian incursions into NATO airspace, including drones entering Polish airspace during a large strike on Ukraine and triggering a NATO response, a drone spending nea…
(2025-11-03). Why Is Healthcare Expensive? cepr.net
(2025-11-03). "Our Time Is Now" : Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Campaign Inspires NYC's Working-Class South Asians. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now!'s Anjali Kamat reports on working-class South Asian support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. South Asian voter turnout increased by 40% during the Democratic primary, contributing to Mamdani's upset victory against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent candidate. "We've had several South Asian or Indo-Caribbean candidates, and none of them elicit this response. And I think the fact that the campaign spoke to the very material issues of working-class people has, first and foremost, has really made a very significant differe…
(2025-11-03). Terms of Surrender: the Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice in Palestine. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of two years of the globally broadcast extermination of the people of Palestine, three distinct tracks of international response have emerged. One is grounded in justice, international law, human rights, and accountability. Two others are dedicated to impunity, the continued subjugation of the victims, and the normalization of the perpetrator regime.
(2025-11-03). How The Media Normally Report On A Mass Atrocity. thealtworld.com 
The Washington Post has published an article titled "
(2025-11-03). Trump Throws "Great Gatsby" Party at Mar-a-Lago as Food Stamps End for Millions. democracynow.org 
President Trump held a lavish Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago Friday, just hours before an estimated 42 million people lost SNAP benefits across the country. Kirk Curnutt, the executive director of the international F. Scott Fitzgerald Society, says that while "Gatsby is famous for its lavish party scenes, [what] people often miss is that the entire thrust of the book is to critique that conspicuous consumption and the wastage that goes on in these sorts of events."…
(2025-11-03). US lawyer Isaac Stein sells hot dogs amid government shutdown. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – With the American government shutdown, federal workers have been jobless for over one month, facing a harsh economic situation and looking for a way to earn money.American lawyer Isaac Stein decided to stand up and open a hot dog stand in order to finance himself and pay the bills amid the government shutdown, which started on Oct. 1. It is worth mentioning that Isaac Stein is an Internal Revenue Service lawyer living in Washington, DC.American lawyer Isaac Stein becomes a hot dog vendor. (X/ @metzgov)As the US government shutdown continues, Stein decided that sell hot dogs in the U.S. Capital has been…
(2025-11-03). Prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, her father face threats. cpj.org New Delhi, November 3, 2025—Indian authorities must take immediate steps to guarantee the safety of journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub and her family, after she received multiple threats via her phone from someone who knew her home address, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. "The threats of violence made against Rana Ayyub…
(2025-11-03). Inside Blexit's Bid to Win Over Young Black Voters at HBCUs. capitalbnews.org 
BOWIE, Maryland — On one of the last stops on the Educate to Liberate tour, conservative influencer Siaka Massaquoi and other supporters stood behind the student center on Bowie State's campus for nearly four hours asking students about their ideologies and thoughts on being Black. "It was a surprising, on-the-spot type of thing," said Daniel …
(2025-11-03). Belarus' 2026 monetary policy targets approved. eng.belta.by The list of indicators corresponds to the goals for the National Bank and the banking system as a whole, namely, to promote economic growth while maintaining price and financial stability.
(2025-11-03). Health officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians. haaretz.com Since the cease-fire, Israel has transferred 225 Palestinian bodies, 75 of which have been identified. Hamas continues to release remains intermittently, citing devastation and lack of DNA testing, while Israel maintains a ratio of 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli returned…
(2025-11-03). Faith-based disaster relief groups mobilize to respond to Hurricane Melissa. anabaptistworld.org Before Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and Haiti on Oct. 28, faith-based disaster relief groups were already making plans to respond.
(2025-11-03). The Canary went deep inside the Incel forums and we found the next UK terror threat. thecanary.co 
Content warning: this article contains discussions around violence, sexual assault and rape, suicide, and extreme misogyny that some readers may find distressing 'Is rape actually traumatic for a female?' What a ____ing question to start my morning with. The single, jaw-dropping question, pulled from the first page of this particular incel forum, was my grim, […] | By
(2025-11-03). The Axis of the Fallen Hegemon Has Rendered Hamlet's Dilemma Anachronistic. orinocotribune.com By Lama El Horr — Oct 31, 2025 | Behind every political action and every failure to act lies a worldview. | From the burning words of Palestine, Haiti, Congo, Sudan, Western Sahara, Somalia, and Yemen, to the bloody containment of Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, Havana, Managua, and Caracas, who can look at the world today without being struck by its chronic, organic dysfunctions? | Faced with the intensity of the evil that plagues us, it is incumbent upon all of us—world leaders, academics, corporations, media, artists, ordinary citizens—to act and push for action to counteract these calamities, even…
(2025-11-03). The Trump-Netanyahu "Peace" Plan is Incompatible With UN Charter and International Law. covertactionmagazine.com The Trump-Netanyahu "Peace" for Gaza does not conform to international law and does not augur well for sustainable regional and international peace and reconciliation. The Trump-Netanyahu construct is incompatible with the UN Charter and with the erga omnes obligation of all UN member States to ensure the enforcement of Security Council Resolutions, including Resolution 242 …
(2025-11-03). Israel Police chief blocks survey results showing crisis of confidence between police and senior leadership. haaretz.com A poll of 28,000 officers found a sharp drop in officers' trust of senior command, especially regarding promotions. One senior official said that 'The commissioner didn't like what he saw. He also didn't believe the situation is so bad'…
(2025-11-03). Belarus to open embassy in Slovakia. eng.belta.by The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Slovak Republic is scheduled to open by 1 September 2026.
(2025-11-03). Trump is secretly rebuilding a US base in the Caribbean in another move against Venezuela. thecanary.co 
US President Donald Trump has refused to confirm he'll strike Venezuela as the clock runs out on his 60 day war powers. And as an aircraft carrier group heads to the Caribbean, old bases are being reopened and rebuilt. A major open source investigation by Reuters shows how the abandoned Roosevelt Roads naval base in […] | By
(2025-11-03). Video: Survivors recall scenes of mass murder in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Survivors of a paramilitary assault on el-fasher in Sudan have spoken of the horrors they encountered.
(2025-11-03). Worker trapped after medieval Rome tower partially collapses. aljazeera.com Video shows part of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti collapse for a second time during restoration near the Colosseum…
(2025-11-03). Headlines for November 3, 2025. democracynow.org 42 Million Americans Lose Food Benefits as Trump Holds Gatsby-Themed Party, Israel Continues to Carry Out Attacks in Gaza Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Israeli Forces and Settlers Kill Two Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank, Former Top Lawyer for Israeli Military Arrested for Leaking Video of Soldiers Raping Palestinian Prisoner, Israel Threatens to Step Up Attacks in Lebanon Despite Last Year's Ceasefire, Trump Says Maduro's Days Are Numbered in Venezuela as U.S. Strikes Another Boat in Caribbean, Trump Threatens to Go into Nigeria "Guns-a-Blazing" over Attacks on Christians, Head…
(2025-11-03). Israeli court extends detention of former top lawyer by three days over judicial interference concerns. haaretz.com The judge said that the grounds for extending Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's detention were due to the danger she poses as well as concerns over potential interference with judicial proceedings, which center on the leak of a video showing the alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli guards…
(2025-11-03). The Nastiest Warmongers Are Trump's Biggest Fans Now. thealtworld.com 
(2025-11-03). Anduril drones won't close US Air Force's China gap. asiatimes.com 
Anduril's maiden flight of its YFQ-44A signals a fierce sprint to field AI-enabled wingmen, as the US Air Force races to plug a historic fighter shortfall it can't easily build its way out of. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Anduril's YFQ-44A prototype drone, a contender in the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft …
(2025-11-03). Israeli Troops Advance Into Southwest Syria, Infiltrate Multiple Villages. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops have been launching operations in southwestern Syria on a fairly regular basis of late, and on Monday they carried out multiple incursions into both the Quneitra and Daraa Governorates, entering multiple villages therein. Israeli tanks and vehicles raided the village of al-Mushayrifa and searched several homes. They went on to the village of …
(2025-11-03). Report: US Preparing Mexico Mission Against Cartels That Would Include Troops and Drone Strikes. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration has begun developing detailed plans to send US troops and intelligence officers into Mexico to target cartels in operations that would include drone strikes, NBC News reported on Monday, citing current and former US officials. The report said that US military personnel have already begun training for the potential mission, though a …
(2025-11-03). Tunisia: Arbitrary suspension of ATFD and FTDES Freedom of association under attack. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), meeting in Bogotá for its 42nd Congress alongside its member organisations, expresses its strongest indignation at the arbitrary suspension of two emblematic Tunisian civil society organisations: the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) and the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES).
Paris, 30 October 2025. These decisions, taken without any solid legal basis or respect for due process, mark yet another (…) | – |
(2025-11-03). What the latest polls are showing in the Mamdani vs Cuomo NYC mayoral race. aljazeera.com The most recent polls place Mamdani 14.7 points ahead of Cuomo, according to RealClearPolitics poll average.
(2025-11-03). Man charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after knife attack on UK train. geo.tv 
(2025-11-03). UAE Flag Day: Strict penalties for insulting National flag as residents prepare for celebrations. geo.tv 
The tallest flagpole in the world at 123m tall, the Abu Dhabi Flagpole stands at the end of the scenic Corniche Breakwater facing the heart of the city. — Instagram@ralphemerson_deperalta
(2025-11-03). Two Killed, Seven Wounded in Latest Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel carried out two deadly airstrikes against southern Lebanon today, part of an ongoing escalation that has led to an ever-growing number of strikes and fatalities in the border area. Today's strikes left two killed and at least seven wounded. The larger strike was in the town of Doueir, in the Nabatieh District. The attack …
(2025-11-03). ICC prosecutor: Sudan violence could be war crimes. newarab.com 
The prosecutor's office at the International Criminal Court warned Monday that After 18 months of siege, bombardment and starvation, the paramilitary The ICC p…
(2025-11-03). How Washington Enables Israel's Ceasefire Violations. counterpunch.org 
Since the Gaza ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, Israel has once again demonstrated that its impunity is limitless. In less than twenty days since following the signing of the ceasefire, Israel has murdered 226 Palestinians, injured 594, and continues to demolish homes at will. In the same period, Israel has breached the ceasefire more than 125 times.
(2025-11-03). Dozens killed in drone strike on mourning tent in North Kordofan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Dozens of civilians were killed and wounded in a drone strike allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday in the Khor Tagat area, east of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, according to local authorities.In a statement, the North Kordofan state government condemned what it described as a "brutal attack" by the RSF on the village of Al-Luweib, where residents had gathered for a mourning ceremony. "The rebel militia continues its violations and killings of innocent, unarmed citizens," the statement said. "Today it turned its weapons on civilians in Al-Luweib, striking the…
(2025-11-03). Trump vows to resume U.S. nuclear testing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to resume U.S. nuclear weapons testing and defended his record on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy during a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes." The appearance, his first since settling a previous lawsuit with the network, covered topics from domestic investigations to global security challenges.In the 90-minute discussion with correspondent Norah O'Donnell, Trump revisited the FBI's 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence, calling it an act by "crooked people" who "threw files all over the floor." He portrayed the incident as e…
(2025-11-03). Trying to discern a strategy behind Trump's global adventuring. asiatimes.com 
If Donald Trump really were the isolationist president that his "America First" slogan seemed to imply, we might find that attitude understandable, even if regrettable. The burdens of acting as the world's policeman, to give it a positive label, or of trying to be the controlling global power, to label it more negatively, are huge …
(2025-11-03). The government brought him from India to work in an Israeli factory. His horrifying death was entirely preventable. haaretz.com Prasad Vanapalli was killed in a factory in Ashdod due to a faulty machine. He is the 11th worker this year to die in a work-related accident, and his family went through a month of hell to repatriate his body…