(2026-11-04). Israel Supporters Always Pretend To Believe Things They Don't Actually Believe. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The New York Times has Not even the perpetually war-horny New York Times tries to frame this as a real news report, presenting it instead as a subject of tense division inside the Trump White House. Here's an excerpt: | "Israel has shared intelligence with the United States asserting that Iran is considering the use of chemical weapons against its…
(2026-11-04). Angie Nixon Won't Be Florida's First Black Senator. capitalbnews.org 
After pulling off a surprise win in the Democratic Party in August, state Rep. Angie Nixon lost to her Republican rival, U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, in the general election on Tuesday, the AP projects. A longtime community organizer whose campaign prioritized affordable healthcare and a universal jobs program, Nixon was poised to become Florida's first …
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). UK police arrest 325 people at pro-Palestine rally in London
Many of the arrested people at the pro-Palestinian rallies are elderly people who are strongly opposed to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has continued since October 2023, leaving more than 74,000 people, mostly women and children, killed.
english.almayadeen.net (2026-11-02). Trump blame game begins as Iran war fallout mounts before midterm voteUS President Donald Trump is looking to shift responsibility for the political fallout of the war on Iran onto senior advisors while considering renewed attacks, The Atlantic reported, exposing growing tensions within Washington over a campaign that was expected to deliver a swift victory.
consortiumnews.com (2026-11-02). UN Body: Consider Genocide Charges Against Israeli Leaders
Former ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan did not seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for genocide. A U.N. Commission is seeking to rectify that, writes Marjorie Cohn.
english.almayadeen.net (2026-11-01). The Titanic of Our Time: Ayatollah Khameneis Prediction and the Limits of American Naval PowerIran's asymmetric warfare capabilities and strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz expose the vulnerabilities of US naval power, demonstrating how military superiority cannot guarantee victory or prevent imperial decline.
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-01). Israel kills 9 more Palestinians in new wave of attacks on GazaThe area, previously designated by the Israeli military as a "humanitarian safe zone," has repeatedly come under attack despite the presence of displaced civilians seeking shelter there.
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 Palestinian students in al-Khalil
The restrictions affected 220 public, private and UN-operated schools in the central al-Khalil education district, the union said in a Sunday statement reported by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). UK police arrest 325 people at pro-Palestine rally in LondonMany of the arrested people at the pro-Palestinian rallies are elderly people who are strongly opposed to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has continued since October 2023, leaving more than 74,000 people, mostly women and children, killed.
english.almayadeen.net (2026-11-02). Carlson warns of US nuclear strike on Iran pressed by NetanyahuTucker Carlson warns that such an attack could trigger a wider global conflict, declaring, "After the first nuclear strike, World War Three is inevitable."
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). Iran's security chief, Russian president underscore need to continue strategic cooperation
Iran's top security official and the Russian president have underscored the need to continue strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in line with the roadmap established by the two countries.
(2026-11-04). Rising Black Voter Turnout Tests the Power of Redistricting in the Midterms. capitalbnews.org 
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures will keep his seat, the AP has projected. But that outcome was far from certain. Alabama was one of the first states to switch to a map diluting heavily Black congressional districts following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in April gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Figures' district was redrawn …
(2026-11-04). Bottoms, Donalds Make History in Governor's Races. capitalbnews.org 
Two Black governor-elects have made history on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has become the first Black woman elected as governor in American history. Republican Byron Donalds has become Florida's first Black governor. Before Tuesday night, only three Black candidates have been elected governor — and they've all been …
(2026-11-04). Louisiana Lost a Majority-Black District, but Black Voters Are Still Showing Up. capitalbnews.org 
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sonya Knox had cast her ballot. Now, she was going home to get her 18-year-old grandson. She had just learned he was registered to vote. At 65, she wasn't about to let the young Black man sit out an election when she feared the rights that made her own vote possible …
(2026-11-03). Livestream: repression echoes its Nazi past. electronicintifada.net Dror Dayan on his film about the ban on the Berlin Palestine conference. Ali Abunimah on Israeli elections. Jon Elmer on Ansarallah's drones in Yemen.
(2026-11-03). US carries out strikes on Qeshm Island, officials say. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 – The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.The strikes, earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal, appeared to be limited and were not a resumption of major combat operations, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.Another official said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets.
(2026-11-03). US strikes Iranian islands as Trump talks up diplomatic progress. al-monitor.com The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic progress with Tehran. | The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media reported five explosions in rapid succession.
(2026-11-03). Iran gives 2-day window for Hormuz deal as US mulls strikes: What to know. al-monitor.com An Iranian spokesperson said on Monday that a revised proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could take effect within two days if Washington meets its demands.
(2026-11-03). US' last resort is back: Here's all about the nuclear bunker buster built for mountains like Iran's. hindustantimes.com Can America's conventional bunker-busters destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, or could Tehran's underground fortresses push Washington towards an unprecedented military decision? Tucker Carlson has claimed that the U.S. could be days away from crossing the nuclear threshold, bringing renewed attention to the B61-11, America's nuclear earth-penetrating bomb. Unlike the conventional GBU-57, the B61-11 relies on an underground nuclear detonation to generate powerful shockwaves capable of damaging buried structures. But can it reach a facility such as Pickaxe Mountain, believed to lie at least 100 metres…
(2026-11-03). How the US Seeks to Deflect Blame for War on Iran, Including Possible Nuclear War Those Helping. thealtworld.com Popular "alternative media" personality Tucker Carlson, whose father worked for US government Voice of America, and who himself attempted to join the CIA and spent his career working for US mainstream corporate media, is suggesting "Israel" is pressuring the US into war with Iran, possibly even nuclear war; | Not only is it stated US policy to use Israel to provoke war with Iran and absorb blame and retaliation for it, but the US has now used this exact narrative three times to deflect blame and consequences away from itself and onto Israel; | Israel serves as an extension of US power in the region and is no…
(2026-11-03). With Rumors of Nuclear War, the New Congress must end the Iran conflict to avoid a U.S. Catastrophe. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — However the midterms turn out, the 120th Congress must cut off money to Trump for his ongoing Iran War. As an unresolved geopolitical issue, it threatens the future of the United States like no other issue. | In mid-September, Senate Republicans If Michiganders want a reason to vote against Mike Rogers for Senate, they just have to consider that Roge…
(2026-11-03). US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday.US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.
(2026-11-03). AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict. aljazeera.com Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.
(2026-11-03). US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: Wall Street Journal. news.antiwar.com The US bombed Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, an attack that came as President Trump was downplaying the prospects of renewed full-scale war with the Islamic Republic ahead of the US midterm elections. Iranian media reported earlier in the day that five explosions were heard in Qeshm and that …
(2026-11-03). Supreme Leader of Iran Orders Impactful, Geographically Unrestricted Response to Any US-Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed the Iranian military on 31 October to treat any US-Israeli threat with overwhelming and "geographically unrestricted" retaliation. | "Any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response," the Iranian leader said during a meeting with senior commanders of the armed forces, according to state news agency IRNA. | Khamenei ordered the "comprehensive updating of the military target database" to ensure that "all physical and non-physical assets" of the US and Israel are within striking range of Iran's armed for…
(2026-11-03). War, oil, AI: What US midterms could mean for Middle East economies. al-monitor.com Governments across the Middle East will be watching closely after the election amid fears the US-Israel-Iran war could spiral into a new cycle of violence.
(2026-11-03). A new Islamic defense axis? Why India is watching the Badr accord closely. militarydex.com The new pact between Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia brings money and military technology together in ways New Delhi will have to track carefully | Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed the 'Badr' defense cooperation accord in the Qatari capital, Doha, on October 21. It is intended to deepen their defense industry cooperation, reflecting a broader effort by countries in the region to widen their network of security partners amid the prolonged US-Israel war on Iran. | The four countries are planning to build on existing military projects through joint production, technology transfers,…
(2026-11-03). Western News Media Propagandists Describe US Bombing Iran As "Defensive" caitlinjohnstone.com.au The propagandists of the American press have been uncritically describing recent US airstrikes on Iran as "defensive" despite the US being the clear aggressor in this ongoing conflict, and despite the United States existing on the other side of the planet from Iran. | CBS News was the most egregious offender with its headline, " The title frames it as an objective fact that th…
(2026-11-03). Iran executes two men in case tied to January protests: What to know. al-monitor.com Iran has stepped up executions during the war with the US, and attacks on police are on the rise in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan.
(2026-11-03). Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen.Trump in recent weeks had hinted about renewing attacks on Iran after the US midterm elections on Tuesday. But after a speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool on Monday, he indicated he might be thinking otherwise.Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after the midterms, Trump replied "no."
(2026-11-03). Trump Says US Is Ending Annual Aid to Israel, Amid Push for Military Integration. truthout.org On the morning of the critical midterm elections, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. is going to end its annual funding to Israel of roughly $4 billion a year starting in 2027 — a move Trump said was made at the direct request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been pushing for an even deeper, more secretive collaboration between the two countries. |
(2026-11-03). Trump says US ending $3.8 bn in annual aid for Israel. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington would end its annual $3.8 billion in aid to Israel, on the day of midterm elections in which support for Israel has been a contentious issue. | "We give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," Trump said during a phone interview with Fox News.
(2026-11-03). EE.UU. en elecciones de mitad de mandato. radiohc.cu Unos 250 millones de estadounidenses están llamados hoy a las urnas para las elecciones de mitad de mandato que definirán el balance del poder en Washington y los últimos dos años de Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca. | Los comicios de este 3 de noviembre tendrán lugar en un escenario de creciente tensión política, con la economía como centro de las preocupaciones de votantes y el control del Congreso en la mira de republicanos y demócratas. | Pero más que una renovación de bancadas en la totalidad de la Cámara de Representantes, 435 asientos, y en 35 de las 100 butacas del Senado, las elecciones pondrán a prueba el…
(2026-11-03). Apple Maps hides Israel's devastation of Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Apple Maps is papering over Israel's complete devastation of Gaza. The business has replaced maps showing Gaza's actual condition with satellite shots that pre-date the occupation's genocide and mass destruction of the open-air prison camp: Apple continued to show Gaza's pre-genocide layout even after Google updated its high-res maps to show reality. It appears to …
(2026-11-03). From finance minister to debanked Varoufakis's DiEM25 suffers bank attack. skwawkbox.org Left-wing former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis's DiEM25 (Democracy in Europe Movement 25) campaign group has been hit by the establishment's favourite financial weapon against opponents of genocide and fascism: debanking. Varoufakis posted the news to DiEM25's social media this morning: Tried and tested authoritarian weapon Debanking has become a go-to weapon of the pro-war, …
(2026-11-03). To Academic—Intellectual Alienation: There Is No 'Jewish People'. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Oct 31, 2026 I am not surprised by the Genocide in Palestine or by the euro‚ÄëZionist colonial barbarity that is fraudulently referred to as "Israel." To Eurocentrism: for the decolonization of thought. 21st century. There is no "Jewish people," there is the Jewish religion. There is no "Muslim people," there is …
(2026-11-03). ILWU10 & 34, Supporters Rally Against Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Working Class At Port of Oakland. indybay.org As part of an international day of action to oppose genocide, wars and attacks on the working class on October 30, ILWU Local 10 and 34 held a noon time rally at the Port of Oakland.
(2026-11-03). ILWU 10 Leaders Speak Out On Dockers International Day Of Action At Port of Oakland. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 leaders spoke at a rally at the Port of Oakland to support the global dockers strike against the genocide in Gaza, the wars and also the attacks on workers around the world and in the US.
(2026-11-03). Dockers Shut Down Over 100 Ports Worldwide Against Genocide, Wars; Brazil's Mass Fightback. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy reports on the global dockers strike against genocide, wars and attack on workers. | It also investigates the mass movement in Brazil against Bolsonaro and the dangers of the Prairieland case and it's meaning for the working class.
(2026-11-03). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco Meets Marco Rubio in Washington. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Monday, November 2, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss the two countries' bilateral agenda. Venezuela and the US have reconfigured their relations since the US imperialist bombing on January 3, killing more than 100 people, including 32 Cuban and 47 Venezuelan soldiers, …
(2026-11-03). Trial of accused USS Cole attack mastermind opens at Guantanamo. al-monitor.com Jury selection began on Monday in the long-delayed trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the accused mastermind of the 2000 attack on the USS Cole warship that left 17 American sailors dead. | Nashiri was captured in Dubai in 2002 and underwent harsh interrogations in a secret CIA prison before being transferred to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba 20 years ago, where he has been held ever since.
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/7: The Ongoing and Escalating U.S. Assault on Cuba. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-11-03). En Cuba publican Ley de Organización de la Administración del Estado. radiohc.cu La Ley 186 de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado, que establece las bases para estructurar, organizar y regular el funcionamiento de los organismos gubernamentales en Cuba, fue publicada este lunes en la Gaceta Oficial de la República. | La disposición, aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular durante su última sesión ordinaria, busca reordenar, redimensionar y perfeccionar la organización de la Administración Central del Estado, con el propósito de elevar la eficacia de la función administrativa a partir de la experiencia acumulada en la aplicación de las normas precedentes. | El tex…
(2026-11-03). Cuba avanzó a semifinales en torneo de béisbol5 en Dakar. radiohc.cu La selección mixta cubana avanzó a semifinales al vencer a la de Francia por 2-0 (3-2 y 5-1), en la fase de cuartos de final del torneo de beisbol5 de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud, con sede en el Tour de l'oeuf, de Dakar, Senegal. | Con este triunfo, la escuadra del director técnico Sergio Arturo Pérez enfrentará más tarde a su similar de Kenya, un hueso duro de roer, pues culminó invicta en el grupo B en tres salidas a la cancha. | En este duelo ante el cuadro francés, Cuba fungió como home club. El primer set mostró paridad y llegó igualado 2-2 al quinto y último capítulo, en el cual dejó al campo a su r…
(2026-11-03). Denuncian en reunión de Iberoamérica bloqueo de EE. UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La denuncia al bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos a Cuba estuvo presente este lunes en la IV Reunión de Coordinadores Nacionales y Responsables de Cooperación de la Comunidad Iberoamericana, con sede en Madrid, España. | William Díaz Menéndez, director general de Cooperación Internacional del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), encabeza la delegación cubana a la cita, según una publicación de ese organismo en su cuenta en la red social X. | Añadió el Mincex que en el encuentro de los coordinadores nacionales y responsab…
(2026-11-03). Presidente cubano firmó libro de condolencias en la Embajada de México. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó este lunes el libro de condolencias abierto en la sede de la Embajada de México en La Habana por el fallecimiento del luchador mexicano Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, el 28 de octubre último a los 92 años de edad. | De acuerdo con una publicación de la Presidencia en su sitio web, el jefe de Estado escribió: Para Cuba ha sido un gran honor, contar entre sus mejores amigos con un hombre como Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, infatigable luchador por el progreso con justicia social para la hermana nación de Méx…
(2026-11-03). Acoge China Foro de Cooperación de Medios de la Franja y la Ruta. radiohc.cu China acoge desde hoy el Foro de Cooperación de Medios de Comunicación de la Franja y la Ruta, con la participación de más de 170 medios de más de 100 países y regiones, entre ellos Cuba. | La cita promueve el intercambio y la colaboración en un contexto marcado por los cambios en el panorama internacional y las transformaciones del ecosistema de comunicación. | Durante la ceremonia inaugural, Hu Heping, subdirector ejecutivo del Departamento de Publicidad del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), destacó el papel de los medios de comunicación en la promoción de la cooperación internacional y el a…
(2026-11-03). En vigor el nuevo marco legal sobre migración, extranjería y ciudadanía. radiohc.cu El paquete normativo —Leyes 171, 172 y 173— que regula el proceso migratorio cubano; la atención, protección y documentación legal de los extranjeros, así como la condición para pautar la ciudadanía cubana, entró en vigor el pasado domingo 1ro. de noviembre, junto con sus respectivos reglamentos y el Reglamento del Registro de Ciudadanía, publicados en la Gaceta Oficial Ordinaria, número 39. | Estas legislaciones introducen conceptos novedosos como la ´residencia efectiva migratoria ª, la eliminación del límite de 24 meses de estancia en el exterior y la protección expresa de los bienes de…
(2026-11-03). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel recibió al sr. Moussa Batraki, Secretario General de la Organización de Estados de àÅfrica, Caribe y Pacífico, de visita en Cuba. | El Jefe de Estado agradeció el apoyo mayoritario de los miembros de la organización a la Resolución cubana contra el bloqueo, recientemente aprobada en las Naciones Unidas, y ratificó al visitante el compromiso de Cuba…
(2026-11-03). UK Government Promotes Israeli Arms Firms Profiting From Gaza War and a Bank Enabling Illegal Settlements. bylinetimes.com 
The UK Government is formally backing an Israeli trade chamber that counts among its members the arms firms profiting from the war in Gaza, and among its leaders a bank enabling illegal settlement construction, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The British Ambassador to Israel, Simon Walters, was installed as
(2026-11-03). far-right supporters hold out hope for return to power. al-monitor.com Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. | But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from the Gaza border, bakery employee Yaakov Peretz said he believed Ben Gvir would remain a central force.
(2026-11-03). Israeli forces kill four in Gaza as fifth Palestinian dies of wounds. aljazeera.com Nearly 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' took effect in October last year.
(2026-11-03). Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings. aljazeera.com As Israel grapples with an inconclusive election, Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings.
(2026-11-03). Oil Corporations Plan for Massive Profits Output in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—In the week ending Sunday, several oil corporations announced plans to increase production in Venezuela, projected significant returns, and expressed support for legislative changes they say make the country "more competitive." Chevron US oil corporation Chevron expects its gross production in Venezuela to reach about 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by the end of …
(2026-11-03). Over 30 Portuguese Companies Interested in Investing in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, November 2, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a meeting with Portuguese Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion Manuel Castro Almeida in the Simón Bolívar Hall at Miraflores Palace. The meeting took place as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations, bilateral political dialogue, and strategic cooperation between the two nations. View …
(2026-11-03). US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition. aljazeera.com This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.
(2026-11-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators, retirees and other workers demonstrated across Venezuela October 29, while workers at aerospace defense contractor Triumph Engine Control Systems walked out on an unfair labor practice strike Monday.
(2026-11-03). Israeli ex-generals condemn settler violence, help Palestinian farmers. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidQUSRA, West Bank, Nov 3 (Reuters) – A group of senior Israeli ex-military officials helped Palestinian farmers on Tuesday to harvest olives, in a gesture of solidarity amid an upsurge in militant settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank."When I see what is going on here, when I see these guys come… and hit women and kids, it reminds me of stories from my parents from the time when the Jewish people suffered," said former Major General Eyal Ben-Reuven, who compared the militant settler attacks to pogroms.
(2026-11-03). Unpacking Hong Kong's rule of law score according to the World Justice Project's ranking. globalvoices.org
(2026-11-03). Zelenskiy's office admits string of torture chambers, police attack anti-torture protesters. skwawkbox.org The head of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has admitted that his regime operates "many" torture chambers across Ukraine, after around 40 prisoners — including a 14yo boy (pictured and shown in the video below) — were freed from one such facility. Outraged protest vs police brutality The scenes of broken prisoners, tortured by Zelenskiy's …
(2026-11-03). Staff 'kept in dark' over £24m cuts at School of Tropical Medicine. skwawkbox.org 
Workers at Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) say they are being "kept in the dark" over the institution's planned cuts of around £24m. LSTM was the first medical school globally to be set up specifically for the study of tropical diseases and remains one of the city's most internationally respected institutions. As such, it …
(2026-11-03). China orders journalist Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks after lung tumor surgery. cpj.org New York, November 3, 2026 —The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chinese authorities to immediately release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu instead of ordering him to carry out prison labor weeks after lung surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. "It is inhumane of Chinese authorities to expect 64-year-old Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks…
(2026-11-03). HBCU Students Are Turning Their Anger Into Action This Election. capitalbnews.org 
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University students chanted, "This is what democracy looks like!" and "There's hope if you vote!" as they marched Tuesday to the nearest polling place just a mile away from campus. As some students entered the polling place, the crowd cheered them on, encouraging students and other Baltimore residents as they exercised …
(2026-11-03). Republicans make electoral gains across US Pacific territories. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Republican candidates have performed strongly in preliminary midterm election results in American territories, despite the expected anti-Trump swing on the mainland. Republicans have won back the governorship of Guam, with Vicente Ada beating out Democrat Therese Terlaje 51 percent to 48 percent. But they have lost their majority in…
(2026-11-03). Removing Fiji coup immunity may change little, says lawyer Naidu. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Prominent Suva lawyer Richard Naidu says removing immunity provisions for coup perpetrators from Fiji's Constitution may not necessarily result in prosecutions or legal action against those responsible for past coups. Naidu says much of the current debate surrounding constitutional immunity has been dominated by rhetoric rather than a realistic assessment…
(2026-11-03). Former coup leader George Speight wins Oceania powerlifting gold for Fiji. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters A former Fiji ethno-nationalist coup leader who spent more than two decades in prison for treason and was pardoned in 2024 has become an Oceania powerlifting champion. George Speight, a highly polarising and disruptive figure in Fiji's politics, won gold in the Men's Masters IV 93kg weight class at the Oceanian Regional…
(2026-11-03). Journalism cannot survive where attacks on journalists go unpunished. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kasun Ubayasiri On this United Nations-designated International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) stands in solidarity with journalists and media workers around the world who face intimidation, harassment, violence, imprisonment and death for doing their jobs. We maintain that targeting journalists is…
(2026-11-03). Nduga shooting victims' families ask Papua Legal Aid Institute to oversee investigation. asiapacificreport.nz By Nuevaterra Mambor in Jayapura The families of three residents shot in Nduga Regency, Highland Papua Province, last month have asked the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) to oversee the investigation into the incident, which left two people dead and one injured. Papua Legal Aid Institute lawyer Imanus Komba said the organisation had also…
(2026-11-03). Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth's New "Future of Warfare" Committee Led by Musk. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth broke the law in establishing an advisory committee, co-led by Elon Musk, to guide the "future of warfare," a new lawsuit says, citing "major conflict of interest concerns." The lawsuit, filed by watchdogs Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, and Project on Government Oversight (POGO), says that the Pentagon did not go… |
(2026-11-03). US Continues Strikes on Iran Despite Trump Claims That War Is Over. truthout.org On Monday night, the United States conducted a series of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, the latest in a number of strikes over the past several weeks that have previously gone unreported. Qeshm Island reportedly houses a large underground missile site and a naval base. It also has a desalination plant, which may be considered a civilian target rather than a military one. |
(2026-11-03). Federal Agencies Use Internal List to Send Pro-Trump Email Blast Before Election. truthout.org The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out mass emails praising President Donald Trump to online account holders just days before the midterm elections, potentially violating federal laws prohibiting the use of official government resources for a campaign. The emails were sent on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with statements from the agencies'… |
(2026-11-03). Tribal Members Proven Right as Border Wall Contractors Desecrate Ancestors' Remains. truthout.org Lorraine Eiler stood in the blazing August sun, surrounded by reporters, to offer a warning. The Trump administration was racing to erect a second border wall across Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, southwest of Tucson. If the bulldozers came, she said, they were bound to disturb the final resting places of her family and Hia-Ced O'odham tribal ancestors. "People used to live here… |
(2026-11-03). After ICE Terror, Poll Finds 61 Percent of Latino Voters Say They'll Vote Blue. truthout.org In 2024, Donald Trump won the presidency with the support of 44% of Hispanic voters, suggesting that a major realignment in party preferences might be underway. But just two years later, it appears much of that support has eroded. Sixty-one percent of Hispanic voters say they will now support Democrats in the midterms, including 11% who previously had voted for President Trump. We get a bird'… |
(2026-11-03). Leading House Democrat Reverses Position, Says Trump Should Be Impeached. truthout.org A high-ranking member of the Democratic congressional conference who previously had reservations about the idea of impeaching President Donald Trump has changed his mind, describing impeachment as imperative should Democrats win control of one or both houses in the midterm elections. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Washington) declined to commit to the idea of impeachment back in May… |
(2026-11-03). Early Voting Surge Signals Trump's Voter Suppression Efforts Are Floundering. truthout.org Today is Election Day, and voting rights advocates are encouraging voters to assert their rights and go to the polls with confidence if they have not already cast a ballot. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to play defense after a surge in early voting, particularly among Black and Latino voters who were the targets of gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts. In addition to promoting… |
(2026-11-03). 30 States Are Electing Attorneys General That May Help Determine Abortion Access. truthout.org In the four years since the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to an abortion, state attorneys general have played central roles in both defending and eroding reproductive rights — and their power to do so extends far beyond their home states. Just in the past couple of months, the Republican attorneys general of Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama have sued California… |
(2026-11-03). Sanders Says Democratic Party's "Status Quo Policies Are No Longer Good Enough" truthout.org As a campaign season in which dozens of progressive candidates endorsed by US Sen. Bernie Sanders prevailed in primaries, the independent Vermont lawmaker urged his supporters across the country to "do all we can to bring out the vote to end Republican control of Congress," while urging voters to look beyond the goal of reining in President Donald Trump. "If the pundits are correct and… |
(2026-11-03). The Fight Against Big Tech's AI Takeover Must Continue Past the Midterms. truthout.org Since taking front row seats at Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, Big Tech companies led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have accumulated more profits and political power than they have ever before enjoyed. However, as Big Tech has sought to impose AI technology onto U.S. communities, often without consent, masses of Americans have risen to challenge AI data… |
(2026-11-03). The US' Claims Of Canadian Meddling Are Interesting Ironic. thealtworld.com They're interesting because few could have predicted that Canada of all cout6nries would one day meddle in American elections, and they're ironic because the examples cited are a sliver of how the US regularly meddles in other countries' elections. | The White House released a fact sheet in late October concerning "
(2026-11-03). Voters In the US Deserve Today Off. cepr.net
(2026-11-03). Film Brings to Light Why America's Racism Made Me a Revolutionary. covertactionmagazine.com I just saw The Burial, a 2023 film based on real events and people. The main actors, Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx, represent Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe, a funeral home owner, and Willie Gary, his lead lawyer, who sued Ramon Loewen, a funeral owner shark with hundreds of, what he called, death businesses, played by …
(2026-11-03). Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A Pennsylvania college student must wait until they are 21 to place a wager at a state-licensed sports book. But prediction-market platform Kalshi allows people to open accounts at 18 years old, offering a way for young people banned from sports betting to put money on the outcome of a game. | For clinicians treating gambling problems, the difference in how those products are described can matter as much as the difference in age requirements. | Dr. Cynthia Grant, a licensed…
(2026-11-03). Pa. midterms 2026: What to know as voters head to the polls this Election Day. whyy.org
(2026-11-03). Leipzig Psychologists Measure How Jovial Climate Change Makes 1,313 German Workers, to Two Decimal Places. wattsupwiththat.com Leipzig psychologists asked 1,313 German workers, every three months for a year, how jovial climate change makes them feel, and ran the answers through mixed-effects models. A point more climate fear than usual came with 0.03 points more self-reported energy saving.
(2026-11-03). CPSU members: reject the offer and prepare to fight. solidarity.net.au 
On 13 October, the federal Labor government handed down its three-year offer to Australian Public Service (APS) workers. As inflation rises to 4.3 per cent, it's a pay cut again—3.2 per cent, 3 per cent and 2.8 per cent. | The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has a modest APS-wide claim for a pay rise matching cost of living or 5 per cent per year (whichever is greater). We can't accept anything less. | There are reports of lower paid public servants (APS4) using food banks. | Ross Gittins wrote in the Nine newspapers, "By March 2023, the purchasing power of everyone's wage was cut by 5 per cent, an…
(2026-11-03). EU Cost of Living Crisis: "The EU … don't have a magic wand to make the price increases go away" wattsupwiththat.com But abolishing 30% of household energy bills by cancelling the green energy transition might help.
(2026-11-03). Madame Otto and Her Computer Crystal Balls. wattsupwiththat.com Of course, the precise figures are not based on actual fatality data but are modelled estimates using population numbers and previous historical stats on temperature and summer mortality.
(2026-11-03). Britain's elites are in hysterics over looming 'war' with Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting recently said the U.K. has
(2026-11-03). US pushes to restore Russian gas via Ukraine as Europe enters winter with lowest storage in years. infobrics.org Nevertheless, European capitals reject US plan to route Russian gas.
(2026-11-03). BRICS Clinical Research Framework Can Position Member Nations as Global Innovation Hubs. infobrics.org The New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS country heads had encouraged stronger collaboration among the national drug regulatory agencies of member nations…
(2026-11-03). BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins in Andhra Pradesh. infobrics.org Environmental protection is not merely the responsibility of governments, but requires every individual to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life…
(2026-11-03). The Architecture of the New Order: Dilma Rousseff Details How the NDB and BRICS Are Building Multipolarity in Practice. infobrics.org President of the New Development Bank explains the expansion to 20 countries, the strategic role of local currencies and the overcoming of the old constraints of financial unilateralism…
(2003-11-26). Brazil: Winning the 'third round'. links.org.au 
A "third round" has begun in Brazil, albeit with contours somewhat different than expected, writes Israel Dutra. Its outcome may consolidate a new phase in the global anti-fascist struggle, in which Brazil is already playing a central role.
(2026-11-03). Bolsonaro becomes another exile who cannot depend on Trump's help. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-03). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-11-03). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-11-03). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-11-03). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-11-03). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-11-03). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-11-03). News X World: Russia Rejects Ukraine's Proposal To Extend Local Ceasefire. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 16.50…
(2026-11-03). Dr. Robin D. G. Kelley What is Racial Capitalism and Why Does It Matter? wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-03). Michael Parenti: "Activism without political education and ideological education is just good works" wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-03). A statement in response to Andreas Malm being denied entry into the United Kingdom. mronline.org 
Verso author Andreas Malm has been denied permission to enter the UK ahead of the Historical Materialism Conference. Tariq Ali issued this statement.
(2026-11-03). Fact Check: Posts claiming Sania Mirza donated land to build mosque are fake. ummid.com Viral posts on different social media platforms claiming that Indian Tennis Star Sania Mirza has donated a land to build a mosque near her shopping mall after fact check analysis have turned out to be fake and untrue.
(2026-11-03). Spain: 64 killed in High Speed Train accident near Madrid. ummid.com At least 64 people have been killed and several others left injured after a high speed trai collided with the rear of another train near Madrid, the officials said.
(2026-11-03). Azam Khan, son Abdullah granted bail by High Court. ummid.com The Allahabad High Court Thursday October 29, 2026 granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Ex-Rampur MP, Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Khan in dual PAN card case.
(2026-11-03). Malegaon Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav arrested on corruption charges. ummid.com Ravindra Jadhav, the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) since 2023, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of bribery and corruption Wednesday October 29, 2026.
(2026-11-03). UGC NET Dec 2026: Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-11-03). 'Untrue, Fake': Sania Mirza's father on 'land donated for mosque' claims. ummid.com A day after ummid.com fact checked the social media posts claiming Sania Mirza donated a land to build a mosque, her father confirmed what our analysis had established.
(2026-11-03). 50K Israelis join campaign calling for a government with Arab Parties. ummid.com Around 50,000 Israelis have joined a campaign calling for a new coalition government in Israel with the support from the Arab Parties.
(2026-11-03). Gyanesh Kumar's Wand of Voter Disenfranchisement. ummid.com The Logical Discrepancy category is an algorithmic or 'rightist tool', a central and mischievous mechanism created by the ECI under its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) scheme to disenfranchise a huge population of voters who oppose the political hegemony of rightist forces, ensure their electoral victory, and push India along the trajectory of creating a Hindu Rashtra.
(2026-11-03). Meet Bhagyashree Vispute who takes Addl Charge as Commissioner Malegaon. ummid.com Bhagyashree Dilip Vispute (IAS), currently serving as Dhule District Collector, has been given the Additional Charge as the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC).
(2026-11-03). The Deeper Crisis 2026 Israel National Election has Revealed. ummid.com The question is no longer simply whether Netanyahu can survive another political battle, it is whether Israel can emerge from this deadlock without reproducing the exclusions, inequalities and entrenched political assumptions that helped create it.
(2026-11-03). TN Govt to file review petition on reservation for converted Muslims. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, on October 29, 2026, has decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment concerning reservation for Muslims who converted from Hinduism to Islam.
(2026-11-03). Assam Eviction Drives: Bulldozers and Burden of Proof. ummid.com Between May 2021 and 2026, Assam carried out at least 33 documented eviction operations, according to a March 2026 investigation by The New Humanitarian, which counted more than 20,000 families (20,387) and over 100,000 people displaced, other tallies reportedly put the structures demolished above 22,000.
(2026-11-03). Bihar 10th, 12th Dummy Admit Cards 2027 Released – Steps to Download. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the dummy Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing in the Class 10 Matric and Class 12 Intermediate 2027 board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2027.
(2026-11-03). IIAD launches U-LEAD for girls, leadership training for women. ummid.com India Islamic Academy Deoband (IIAD), has announced a 7-day online leadership and capacity-building workshop for women scholars, educators, students and professionals, scheduled to commence on November 15th, 2026, under its newly launched initiative, U-LEAD FOR GIRLS, which stands for Ulama Leadership, Empowerment and Development.
(2026-11-03). In Pictures: 'Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment' Motion Unanimously Passed. ummid.com The INDIA bloc MPs and civil society members Saturday October 31, 2026 unanimously passed the motion calling for the 'impeachment' of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar Gupta. Explore pictures here.
(2026-11-03). 100 Days Until Ramadan 2027: Countdown Begins. ummid.com Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Monday, February 8, 2027 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-11-03). CLAT 2027 Registration Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has extended the ladt date of Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-11-03). JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA allows fresh application, but with a rider. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates, who have submitted their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 forms and also paid the fees but faced errors, to submit a new and fresh application.
(2026-11-03). Dirty Secrets about the Indian Judiciary Revealed. ummid.com There are instances of talking points on the Indian judiciary related to corruption and judgments under pressure, but it is the first time dirty secrets about the judiciary related to sexual harassment has come to limelight, shocking the nation.
(2026-11-03). Europe's Youth Revolt is About Their Future. ummid.com From France and Germany to Serbia in Europe, younger demonstrators are joining forces with older allies around a shared fear that the promises of a decent future are receding.
(2026-11-03). Islamic Chamber Extends its B57+ Initiative to Europe. ummid.com The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) Sunday November 01, 2026 launched the European Chapter of its B57+ initiative, which will hold its first activities in Brussels in the coming weeks.
(2026-11-03). Tolstoy's Engagement with Islam and Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Leo Tolstoy's engagement with Islam was neither a concealed conversion nor a decorative flourish in his quarrel with the Russian Orthodox Church.
(2026-11-03). CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2027 Release Drags On, Students Tense. ummid.com The release of the CBSE date sheet (time table) of the classes Xth and XIIth 2027 board exams has been delayed, leaving hundreds of thousands of students in India and abroad tense.
(2026-11-03). 2026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor's races. whyy.org Voters across the U.S. are heading to the polls Tuesday for the In the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans hold a 218-212 majority over Democrats. All 435 seats are up for election, and the magic number to win a majority is 218. With more highly competitive races than any other state, Pennsylvania is expected to play a significant role in One-third of U.S. Senate seats also are up for election. Republicans c…
(2026-11-03). New Jersey 2026 election results. whyy.org
(2026-11-03). Pennsylvania 2026 election results. whyy.org Pennsylvania voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the Statewide, voters will decide whether to reelect incumbent Democratic With more highly competitive races than any other state, Pennsylvania is expected to play a significant role in
(2026-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-11-03). Colombia's De la Espriella Orders More Bombings Resumes Aerial Spraying. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the intensification of military and police operations, the continuation of the bombing of armed groups, and the resumption of aerial fumigation of illicit crops on Monday, November 2. His announcement followed attacks that killed at least five people and wounded several others in three departments. "We will …
(2026-11-03). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-11-03). Trump's record low approval rating puts Republicans on defensive ahead of midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileTrump job approval stands at 32%, near record low.Half of independents see Tuesday's vote as opposition to Trump.Voters favour Democrats by 46% to 38% on generic congressional ballot.
(2026-11-03). Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump for "Terrorizing Our Communities" : Marisa Franco of Mijente. democracynow.org In 2024, Donald Trump won the presidency with the support of 44% of Hispanic voters, suggesting that a major realignment in party preferences might be underway. But just two years later, it appears much of that support has eroded. Sixty-one percent of Hispanic voters say they will now support Democrats in the midterms, including 11% who previously had voted for President Trump. | We get a bird's-eye view of what to expect from the Latino vote from Marisa Franco, the co-founder and director of the advocacy organization Mijente. While ICE brutality will be at the front of voters' minds, she says, Democr…
(2026-11-03). Democratic Socialists on the Rise: Darializa Avila Chevalier & Claire Valdez Set to Win House Seats. democracynow.org New York City is preparing to send two DSA members, presumptive election night winners Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, to Capitol Hill. DSA-backed candidates made historic gains in this year's Democratic primaries, with at least five expected to join current DSA members Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the House. But can socialism really make headway in the halls of Congress? Democracy Now! fellows Amba Guerguerian and Diego Ramos report. | "Our task is going to be winning our colleagues over to our position and finding common ground," Valdez tells Democracy Now! “…
(2026-11-03). Election Protection: NAACP on Voter Suppression & Deployment of Federal Poll Monitors. democracynow.org As President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections, signaling his intentions to challenge results unfavorable to Republicans, we go to Washington, D.C., where a federal judge ruled Monday night that the Department of Justice can deploy election monitors to polling sites across the country, as long as they are not law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests. "In some respects, this is a victory for voters. Every voter in our country deserves to be able to cast a ballot today, free from intimidation," says Kristen Clarke of the NAACP, which sued to challenge…
(2026-11-03). "Democracy Itself Is on the Ballot" : Voters Weigh 150+ Ballot Initiatives, from Wealth Tax to Abortion. democracynow.org As voters in the United States head to the polls, we take a look at what's on the ballot with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. "This is a consequential election, and voters are going to be able to vote on democracy itself, whether they can participate in elections, how congressional districts are drawn, whether they will have autonomy of their own bodies," says Fields Figueredo, who previews some of the over 145 ballot initiatives being considered across the country, including California's billionaire wealth tax and measures concerning reproductive, v…
(2026-11-03). Israel president opens talks as rivals struggle to form government. al-monitor.com Israel's president begins deliberations on Wednesday on whom to task to form a government, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot holding enough seats after a divisive election. | President Isaac Herzog holds a largely ceremonial role, but carries the decisive vote on who will have the first chance to try to be prime minister ⚪ a process that could last weeks or even months and may end in failure and new elections.
(2026-11-03). unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government. al-monitor.com Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will be on him as he decides whom to task with forming the next coalition government. | The decision is a weighty one as neither the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor that of his rival Gadi Eisenkot secured a majority in parliament.
(2026-11-03). Fight over pro-Palestinian group ban heads to highest court. al-monitor.com A legal battle over a ban on Palestine Action activists resumes Wednesday as co-founder Huda Ammori takes her fight against the government's designation of the group as a terrorist organisation to Britain's highest court. | The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme Court, comes as the group's prohibition has failed to quell support for the pro-Palestinian group, leading to mass arrests across the UK.
(2026-11-03). US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT. al-monitor.com Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times.In an interview with the FT on Tuesday, Trump suggested he was content with the state of the stand-off with Iran."We seem to be getting everything we want," Trump said in the six-minute telephone interview. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-11-03). Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage. al-monitor.com KYIV/BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Russia bombarded Ukraine's energy infrastructure in waves on Tuesday, knocking out power to swathes of the country with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, a week before US-brokered peace talks were due to resume.President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said at least 33 people had been killed on Monday when Russia twice bombed a school now being used for aid distribution in the village of Komyshuvakha, near the front line in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. About 50 people were still believed to be buried under the rubble, he said.
(2026-11-03). Iran director Panahi appears at Tehran funeral for ex-football star. al-monitor.com Iranian award-winning film director Jafar Panahi on Tuesday made his first public appearance since returning to Iran earlier this year, at the funeral of a veteran football star, video reports showed. | Panahi, who won the top prize at the 2025 Cannes film festival, returned to Iran in March shortly after attending the 2026 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, despite facing legal cases and bitterly criticising the crackdown on protests in January.
(2026-11-03). Aramco begins expansion of oil export route bypassing Hormuz. al-monitor.com The kingdom plans to expand the East-West Pipeline's capacity to carry crude to as much as 10 million barrels per day.
(2026-11-03). The Algae Is Brutal, The Choice Is Clear. commondreams.org Hoo boy. We made it, barely. Not stressed at all, really. Though pretty well wrung dry by the relentless lies, slurs, sludge, fearmongering in "the most nakedly bigoted American political campaign" by bottom-feeding crooks, hacks and pedophile-adjacent rapists scurrying to escape their well-deserved debacle (please). On the last day, they just disgorged more foul crap: "plunging" oil prices, millions of "illegals," transgender three-year-olds, "tremendous" algae problems, ubiquitous "jihadist leprechauns." Jesus. VOTE.Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero (106—43 BCE) borrowed from Platonic skepticism to vo…
(2026-11-03). Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star. al-monitor.com All eyes are on Israel's president as he is expected this week to name the person tasked with forming the next government. But first, on Monday, he had another important guest ⚪ Boy George. | The British singer, a rare Western pop celebrity who not only defies pro-Palestinian calls to boycott Israel but is an outspoken supporter of the country, is visiting for two concerts in Tel Aviv.
(2026-11-03). Top Arab-Israeli leader tells AFP opposition must join to oust Netanyahu. al-monitor.com The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli parliament told AFP on Monday that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept "political reality" and join forces to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, pointed to the inconclusive results of last week's election, in which the pro-Netanyahu bloc won 53 seats and the opposition camp won 48 ⚪ both well short of a 61-seat majority.
(2026-11-03). How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). Sudan's displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum. aljazeera.com The capital was one of the first areas to be affected, and one of the worst hit, by the war between the SAF and the RSF.
(2026-11-03). Australia's High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban. aljazeera.com Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
(2026-11-03). California's Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections. aljazeera.com At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.
(2026-11-03). Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast. aljazeera.com Severe cyclonic storm uproots trees and downs power lines, days after another cyclone battered the same region.
(2026-11-03). Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia. aljazeera.com Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.
(2026-11-03). El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close. aljazeera.com The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.
(2026-11-03). 'Going hungry': Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.
(2026-11-03). How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty, as inequality deepens. aljazeera.com India's extreme poverty has declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.
(2026-11-03). Israeli forces release Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar released hours after being arrested at his home in Dura, near Hebron.
(2026-11-03). Lebanon cuts power to public bodies as electricity crisis deepens. aljazeera.com Political disputes and war worsen Lebanon's electricity crisis, as experts say deeper reforms are necessary.
(2026-11-03). One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal. aljazeera.com Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.
(2026-11-03). Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026. aljazeera.com Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress that could change the trajectory of the country.
(2026-11-03). Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race. aljazeera.com Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.
(2026-11-03). UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers. aljazeera.com Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
(2026-11-03). US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans. aljazeera.com At least 150 Afghans are facing deportation to Pakistan and on to Afghanistan.
(2026-11-03). US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond. aljazeera.com Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.
(2026-11-03). What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026? aljazeera.com The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10: 00 GMT).
(2026-11-03). When will we know the US midterm election results? aljazeera.com The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT. But final results might take days.
(2026-11-03). US midterm elections live: Polls open in test for Trump. aljazeera.com First results are expected on Tuesday after polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT, but final results might take days.
(2026-11-03). A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations. aljazeera.com It is good news the British PM is open to calls for an apology. But debt restructuring instead of reparations won't do.
(2026-11-03). The US midterms will test the limits of Trump's power. aljazeera.com Control of Congress is at stake, but so is the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure.
(2026-11-03). Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan gets more ticket requests than final. aljazeera.com ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.
(2026-11-03). FIFA to share documents related to World Cup sell-off plan. aljazeera.com FIFA Council members may view documents related to Gianni Infantino's doomed plan, but only in person in Zurich…
(2026-11-03). Who decides the US midterms? aljazeera.com About half of all eligible voters in the US skip the midterms. AJLabs looks at who votes and who stays home.
(2026-11-03). Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms. aljazeera.com Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.
(2026-11-03). Israeli soldiers arrest Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers blindfolded, handcuffed and arrested Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar during a raid on his home…
(2026-11-03). 'It gets better': Olympic president's advice for bullying victims. aljazeera.com Tell bullies to 'sod off'. That's the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying.
(2026-11-03). Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections. aljazeera.com Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.
(2026-11-03). Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals. aljazeera.com Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) made their last appearances before Tuesday's election.
(2026-11-03). Thousands displaced as homes are bulldozed in India's Assam state. aljazeera.com Hundreds of homes have been bulldozed in the Dhubri district of Assam state in northeastern India.
(2026-11-03). Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day…
(2026-11-03). Two helicopters crash near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist. aljazeera.com Two helicopters have collided while preparing to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist.
(2026-11-03). Turkey moves PKK leader Ocalan to prison villa as peace process faces new test. al-monitor.com The move is expected to give the PKK leader a more direct role in negotiations, but deep divisions over disarmament and Kurdish rights continue to threaten the process.
(2026-11-03). Saturday 10/31: Virtual screening of the documentary "Samia Halaby Draws the Kafr Qasim Masscre of 1956" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHas……
(2026-11-03). Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in District 3. indybay.org Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in Concord's District 3 electoral contest. Residents of the Third District should not vote for Lezameta.
(2026-11-03). 11/5/26 – U.S. Court Hearing in San Jose about Chip Fab at Santa Clara Square. indybay.org Press release: attend a federal court hearing in San Jose on Nov. 5 2026 for the environmental citizen suit & public nuisance lawsuit: Gjà∏vik v. Apple Inc., et al. (5: 25-cv-07360-PCP) & support the community around Santa Clara Square.
(2026-11-03). Thursday 11/5: LAGAI – Queer Insurrection: SF Bay Area History of Queer Rebellion & Activism. indybay.org UC Berkeley | Lecture Rm 20 at Social Science Building | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-11-03). A multi-state garage door rally against Trump. indybay.org Another no-to-Trump Utah garage door demonstration with input from participants in Florida and Colorado speaks "lound and clear."
(2026-11-03). The Midterms May Be An Anti-Trump Wave. They Could Become Far More. levernews.com
(2026-11-03). Chhinnamasta Devi : The Extraordinary Goddess of Divine Energy and Wisdom. indybay.org Explore Mahavidya Chinnamasta Devi, one of the ten Dasha Mahavidyas, and discover traditional Hindu goddess statues and devotional art at Idol Bronze.
(2026-11-03). Veerabathiran : The Powerful Warrior Manifestation of Lord Shiva. indybay.org Learn about Veerabathiran, the powerful Veerabhadra manifestation of Lord Shiva, and explore traditional Hindu devotional art at Idol Brass.
(2026-11-03). Nritya Ganapathy : The Divine Dancing Form of Lord Ganesha. indybay.org Discover Dancing Ganesha or Nritya Ganapati, representing divine joy and auspiciousness, in traditional brass and bronze Hindu sculptures.
(2026-11-03). SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal | Government says it has acknowledged the announcement by the United States government regarding its intention to withdraw South Africa's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective from 1 January 2027, with a 60-day advance notice period. | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau addressed the implications of the recent trade decision involving South Africa and the United States, affirming the country's commitment to a constructive and balanced partnership. | "This decision does not define the broader relationship betwe…
(2026-11-03). Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission. sanews.gov.za Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission | The Electoral Commission (IEC) expressed satisfaction with Monday's first day of Special Voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). ⚪ The Commission thanked voters, candidates, and political parties for their cooperation throughout the day and acknowledged the dedicated work of the thousands of election officials stationed at voting stations and those conducting home visits. ⚪ "The Commission is satisfied that the day's proceedings create a solid basis for improved performance on day two of special votes and on election day," the Commiss…
(2026-11-03). N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season. sanews.gov.za N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season | The North West Provincial Initiation Coordination Committee (PICC) has strengthened preparations and enforcement measures to ensure a safe, lawful and incident-free 2026 Summer Initiation Season, with the protection of initiates' lives, dignity and wellbeing remaining its highest priority. | The preparations form part of the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' (CoGTA) commitment to ensuring that customary initiation practices are conducted in accordance with the law, while preserving the cultural significance of the im…
(2026-11-03). US to host renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11, says Witkoff. geo.tv US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks at the White House in Washington, US, on February 3, 2025. — ReutersThe United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 for fresh talks aimed at ending Moscow's war against…
(2026-11-03). US Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to set aside California ballots. geo.tv The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2026. — ReutersAdministration went to Supreme Court on the eve of election.Trump administration sued California, a Democratic bastion.State says suit could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/21: Book Launch & Talk: Jed Perl & Marius Sosnowski on 'We Never Called it Frisco'. indybay.org 215 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-11-03). Afghanistan: Supporting women and girls to thrive despite challenges. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Benin: Supporting market gardening cooperatives to cope with climate hazards and insecurity. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). COP31: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance to reach people in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, January-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). ICRC at SOFEX 2026: Promoting Respect for IHL and the Protection of Civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). More than 160 states developed practical steps to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). UN Security Council: ICRC statement in the open debate on women, peace and security. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). UAE taps French firm for first-ever natural hydrogen exploration: What to know. al-monitor.com Under the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, the Gulf country aims to establish itself as a global producer and supplier of low-emission hydrogen by 2031 while supporting its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
(2026-11-03). November 2026 Farm to Fork Friday, Pre-Kwanzaa Celebrations. indybay.org Lagos State and the State of California are officially Sister States, our ongoing journey reflects our early California Pan African Heritage along the American River Parkway. Nearly a quarter of century of legacy honors Chief Priest Sola Atanda, President of the Healing and Teaching Temple of African Faith (HATTAF International)…
(2026-11-03). 2027 CA Black Veterans Summit features the 160th Year Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org California Black Veterans Summit features the "Summer of 1903" Buffalo Soldiers leaving the Presidio of San Francisco toward the Sierra Nevada, at Yosemite, Grants Pass and Sequioa National Parks serving as Park Rangers remains foundational to California's identity and its enduring commitment to equality and public service, our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.
(2026-11-03). Trump Regime Takedown at SF Tesla. indybay.org Special Halloween Edition…
(2026-11-03). Certification Of IBT 2026 Election? Corruption, Fascism & Workers Democracy. indybay.org
(2026-11-03). Brutal ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales indicted for running over a Houston immigrant. indybay.org ICE agents in Minnesota around the time that Renee Good and Alex Pretti were murdered by ICE agents!
(2026-11-03). Wednesday 11/11: Greatest Enemy: A Conversation with Director Abby Martin. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/Abby-Martin…
(2026-11-03). Michigan Democrats rally behind El-Sayed as Stevens goes Rogue. juancole.com By Ben Solis | — | ( Stevens, a sitting member of Congress, was all but formally exorcized by her party after she publicly endorsed Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whom she had previously endorsed and pledged to support through the general…
(2026-11-03). From service delivery to the ballot box. sanews.gov.za From service delivery to the ballot box | By Neo Semono | Local government is not an abstract concept discussed in council chambers. Its impact is felt in whether refuse is collected each week or whether a burst pipe reported a few days ago has received the attention it needed. ⚪ As the country gets closer to the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) – set for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, SAnews.gov.za spoke to Thembelani Mazibuko, a researcher in the coalitions programme at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), a civil society organisation. ⚪ ACCORD works to promote the const…
(2026-11-03). Why every vote matters in local government elections. sanews.gov.za Why every vote matters in local government elections | By Neo Semono | With South Africans set to head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the choice facing registered voters is more than merely putting a mark on the ballot paper. It is an opportunity to influence decisions that affect the everyday lives of communities — from water and electricity to sanitation and local development. ⚪ "Every vote does count, as cliché as that sounds, particularly in this era of coalition politics. You do not need to agree with everything that a party stands for to vote for it. This is in fact rarely the case," sen…
(2026-11-03). Day 2 of special votes in Local Government Elections gets underway. sanews.gov.za Day 2 of special votes in Local Government Elections gets underway | Tuesday, 3 November 2026, marks the second and final day for those approved to cast their special votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Special Voting is an inclusivity mechanism in the country's electoral scheme, catering for registered voters who may not be able to reach voting stations due to physical infirmity or disability, and for those who may for various reasons not be in a position to present themselves on Election Day at voting stations within the wards where they are registered. ⚪ Special voting commenced at 8am and is e…
(2026-11-03). Employers urged to release employees to participate in elections. sanews.gov.za Employers urged to release employees to participate in elections | Department of Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has called on employers to release workers to exercise their democratic and constitutional right to vote in the Local Government Elections on 4 November. | Eligible South Africans from all walks of life will cast their votes on Wednesday at polling stations. | President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Wednesday a public holiday to enable voters to exercise their civic duty by voting in the elections. | "The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy and one of the most significant…
(2026-11-03). Johannesburg water supply improving, says Morero. sanews.gov.za Johannesburg water supply improving, says Morero | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city's water supply is improving, following water outages and low pressure since 19 October 2026. | The Mayor briefed media on the situation on Monday afternoon. | "Overall storage across Johannesburg's water supply system has improved to 41%, up from 37% yesterday. Our teams are adjusting water flows, bulk meters and network pressures to manage available storage and direct supply to struggling parts of the network. | "Residents may experience reduced pressure or temporary interruptions while this work is underway. Restorat…
(2026-11-03). Saturday 10/31: No Sleep for ICE Tonight in Pleasanton. indybay.org üìç Marriott Residence Inn, 11920 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-11-03). Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian man has died and several others were injured after two helicopters hit each other while landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, the police said.The accident happened | Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video…
(2026-11-03). 20-year-old Punjabi-origin Suhana Gill becomes youngest councillor in Surrey's history. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Suhana Gill, a 20-year-old woman of Punjabi origin, has become the youngest city councillor ever in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She took her oath of office on November 2 and joined the new Surrey City Council headed by Mayor Doug McCallum.Suhana Gill was born and raised in Surrey. She finished high school at 15 and then studied political science at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She earned her bachelor's degree at 19.Her interest in public life started well before the election. She had been active in youth advocacy and community projects, which made her a familiar young face in the city.She…
(2026-11-03). Big Developers Choose Ryan Coonerty for Mayor, According to Final Pre-Election Finance Reports. indybay.org
(2026-11-03). Sunday 11/15: Public Meeting: The Uprising in France. indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2026-11-03). Britain's Suez Crisis Marked its Decline; Could Iran do the Same to U.S.? juancole.com
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/7: Fight the Lies! Protest Election Interference. indybay.org Marchers start at Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center (enter mall through Plum Lane you will see it next to Sephora) at NOON. | Non marchers meet up at 12: 30pm at | Town and Country Village shopping district…
(2026-11-03). Book presentation in Nuremberg: "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" wsws.org We are publishing here the speech delivered by Johannes Stern at the presentation of the book "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism?" at the Left Book Fair in Nuremberg.
(2026-11-03). New Zealand: Socialist Equality Group holds Lower Hutt election meeting. wsws.org The SEG's election meeting discussed the drive to world war, the assault on living standards and the necessity of building a revolutionary party of the working class in New Zealand.
(2026-11-03). Billionaires pour record sums into US midterm elections. wsws.org The 2026 midterm elections, which conclude Tuesday, are the most expensive midterms on record, and they are being paid for to an unprecedented degree by a handful of the richest people in the country.
(2026-11-03). Capitalist Crisis, Imperialist War and the World Socialist Revolution. wsws.org Delivered the night before the midterm elections, this lecture explains why the war against Iran, the AI bubble and the eruption of mass struggle across Europe pose the necessity of socialist revolution.
(2026-11-03). Samsic's global operations: A lucrative business based on government deregulation and risking workers' lives. wsws.org Less than two months before Samsic ramp agent Oscar Robayo was crushed to death at Montreal Airport, another employee of the multinational subcontractor died after being hit by a bus at Paris CDG Airport. Both fatalities underscore the responsibility of government deregulation and corporate profiteering for worker deaths.
(2026-11-03). Thousands of Sri Lankan university teachers strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org We call on academics to take up the struggle for independent action committees and attend the SEP's public meeting on November 10 at 4 p.m. at the Colombo Public Library Hall.
(2026-11-03). New York's interns and residents face contract struggle amid social crisis. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents has dragged negotiations out for more than a year as workers grapple with the exorbitant cost of living.
(2026-11-03). Victorian election: One Nation exploits social anger to advance big business agenda. wsws.org Labor and the union bureaucracy have played the central role in creating the social crisis One Nation exploits and cultivating the reactionary political environment in which it has come to prominence.
(2026-11-03). Australia: Oppose union sellout at University of Melbourne. wsws.org The proposed agreement will impose deeper cuts to wages compared to soaring inflation and intensify the partnership between the NTEU and the management in imposing further restructuring, including the use of AI.
(2026-11-03). From youth protests to international class struggle: What perspective is necessary? wsws.org These statements were delivered by representatives of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) in various cities during the Gen Z protests last Saturday.
(2026-11-03). The Rabat scandal, the crisis of the Kast government and the Chilean "left" wsws.org The Rabat affair has exposed the rottenness of the entire political establishment and, above all, the Chilean "left's" role as an indispensable prop of bourgeois rule.
(2026-11-03). IYSSE speeches at the GenZ protests: "Socialism or Barbarism" wsws.org This speech was delivered by IYSSE representatives Florian Hasek in Stuttgart and Clemens Huber in Erfurt at protests organized by Gen Z against the madness of war and social misery.
(2026-11-03). After union imposes sellout in Puebla, Mexico, VW cuts shift and government grants tax incentives to automakers. wsws.org Two days after the third contract vote at Volkswagen's Puebla plant, the company and union cut the Taos line to one shift, while the Morena governments in Puebla and Mexico City handed new tax breaks to the automakers.
(2026-11-03). California State University workers rally as 29,000 faculty vote on strike authorization. wsws.org Workers describe depressed wages, exhausting workloads and years of temporary employment as faculty vote on strike action across the CSU system.
(2026-11-03). Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision with goalkeeper. aljazeera.com Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after a keeper's challenge in Spanish second division match.
(2026-11-03). 27th Anniversary of Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Our 27th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Celebration continues an ongoing challenge to tell our authentic "California Journey, From Slavery to Freedom Story." 2027 Folsom Juneteenth, the path towards alignment with our Title 5 U.S Federal Holiday, marks an amazing journey, Dia de Los Negros continues to honor the legacy of the 1848 townsite of Negro Bar, Rancho Rio de Los Americanos, and the path towards our US Civil War.
(2026-11-03). 27th Annual, 2027 Folsom Juneteenth Celebration – Dia de Los Negro. indybay.org Together, the 1850 Negro Bar Hotel and General Store, largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco with a couple thousand Chinese immigrants and Negro Bar Cemetery, a part of Rancho Rio de Los Americanos will uniquely distinguish the authentic townsite from the modern recreation area established in 2022 across Lake Natoma after the construction of Folsom Dam, over half century ago.