(2026-11-06). Israel Claims It Had Nothing To Do With Trump's Decision To Attack Iran, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-11-06). Have We Hit Peak Polarization? popularresistance.org I woke up yesterday morning, after a late night watching coverage of the US midterm election results, with the dual and dueling feeling of excitement and angst. On the one hand, my imagination conjured up all kinds of ways that the so-called "blue tsunami" might positively shift sands across the globe. For instance, could last night's overwhelming rebuke of Trump's foreign and domestic policy halt his plans for renewed attacks on Iran? Could voters' opposition to data centers all across the country slow the exponential growth of artificial intelligence and all the environmental and social damage that comes with i…
(2026-11-06). The vote against Trump was made in the streets. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-06). Purple Mississippi? Overcoming GOP Voter Suppression, Black Voters Power Dem Wins Across the South. democracynow.org Mississippi's race for the U.S. Senate remains too close to call: Democrat Scott Colom is narrowly leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by nearly 2,000 votes with 96% of votes counted as of Friday morning. Donald Trump carried Mississippi by 23 points in 2024. If elected, Colom would be the first Democrat to win the state in 40 years and the first African American since 1875, during the Reconstruction era. Colom, the former district attorney for northeast Mississippi, made the issue of affordability central to his campaign. He has sharply criticized national Democrats for writing off Mississippi an…
(2026-11-06). Israel's "opposition" offers genocide with better PR. mronline.org 
Israel's election produced no real alternative for Palestinians, because every Zionist party from Eisenkot's Yashar to Golan's Democrats shares the same commitment to apartheid, occupation, and genocide.
(2026-11-06). MUA keeps Australian dockworkers out of international anti-war strikes. wsws.org In Australia, dockworkers were kept on the job by the Maritime Union of Australia bureaucracy, as they have been throughout Israel's genocide of the Palestinians.
(2026-11-06). Trump must end the war today and fire all top officials connected to it. responsiblestatecraft.org For the last eight months, the Iran war has been a topic of fierce debate: is the war in our national interest? Was Iran an imminent threat? Should we stay the course or escalate? This debate raged through the historic MAGA coalition that brought Donald Trump and JD Vance to the White House. My position on it was clear: the war was the catalyst for my resignation from the Trump administration — and likely for many others who left without making their disagreement public. This debate burned hot and loudly in right wing circles online, on podcasts and occasionally even on right-wing mainstream platforms l…
(2026-11-06). Cuban president says new economic reforms do not imply privatization. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-06). Explore Tabuk University Mosque featuring a Grand Dome built without columns. ummid.com An architectural marvel and a blend between the arts of Islamic civilization and the aesthetics of modern architecture, the University of Tabuk Mosque has a large prayer hall with a Grand Dome atop built without columns.
(2026-11-06). Chris Hedges Report: How The International Community Sold Out Gaza. popularresistance.org In his most recent book, "Gaza's Gravediggers: An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places," which may be the 'capstone' to his life's work of documenting the settler-colonial state of Israel, Professor Norman Finkelstein lays out in detail the facts about what is occurring in Gaza versus the flawed claims made by the United Nations and international courts. Finkelstein joins Chris Hedges to discuss the "shortcomings" and "outright fraud" in what he calls "pockets of corruption in the international system" in this episode of The Chris Hedges Report.
(2026-11-06). Israeli airstrikes shred children, destroy Gaza school. electronicintifada.net Palestinians in occupied West Bank return to Hebron homes ransacked by Israeli soldiers.
(2026-11-06). Could Venezuela become pillar of new petrodollar. infobrics.org The destabilization of the Middle East, Europe and…
(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 …
(2026-11-06). Venezuela welcomes opposition leader María Corina Machado home. globalvoices.org Machado returns to a hopeful, cautious nationGlobal VoicesMaría Corina Machado arriving in Caracas after months of hiding and exile. Photo by àìscar Calles, 2026. Used with permission. | Thousands of people took to the Valle-Coche highway in Caracas to welcome the opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, who returned to Venezuela after (2026-11-06). Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP announces steep measures after being forced to cut $53M from its budget. colombiareports.com The president of the JEP announced radical cuts in the war crimes tribunal's spending, which was forced to cut $53 million (COP170 billion) from its annual budget by Colombia's Congress. In a press statement, JEP president Danilo Rojas said that the court would abandon its 15,000m ≤ main office in Bogota and move to a much …
(2026-11-06). Self Defense Against Cops and Vigilantes is a Human Right! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-06). Milwaukee, November 12, 2026: Support Rally for Rogers Behavioral Health Workers! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-06). UW Milwaukee, November 14, 2026: 10th Annual Community Activated Medicine Red Sands Gathering for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). wibailoutpeople.org 
Ten years ago, the Community-Activated Medicine‚Ñ¢ (CAM‚Ñ¢) & Red Sands Event began as Milwaukee's first collective grief and healing gathering created to honor Indigenous survivors, families, and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) and relational violence. Founded by Dr. h.c. Lea S. Denny, Founder & CEO of HIR Wellness Institute, …
(2026-11-06). Milwaukee Liberation Lap November 15, 2026 Palestinian Independence Day! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-06). Lula and the terrible realities of the era of counterrevolution: The Forty-Fifth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
This October, millions of Brazilian workers mobilised to defeat the far right; now the essential task begins: strengthening mass movements and forging a sovereign economic policy that develops Brazil's productive forces.
(2026-11-06). Deb Haaland: the first Native American woman elected governor of a U.S. state. mronline.org 
She has advocated for greater Indigenous representation in U.S. political institutions.
(2026-11-06). Review: "Communism, the Highest Stage of Ecology" mronline.org 
Writing about history, science and dialectical materialism, Suing keeps the present moment and important lessons for Marxist-Leninist cadres in mind: Communism, the Highest Stage of Ecology is not a nostalgic treatise or a theoretical exercise. It is an anti-imperialist, materialist analysis of our world.
(2026-11-06). Ron DeSantis Says Republicans Got Hit By A 'Meteor Strike' And Florida Somehow Survived. newsone.com 
(2026-11-06). Midterms Were Also A Good Night For Abortion Rights. newsone.com 
Source: Carol Yepes / Getty | While much attention has focused on the dramatic outcome of the House and Senate elections, it was also a notable night for state-level ballot initiatives. Ever since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have been a frequent issue at the ballot box. I'm pleased to report that voters in several states passed measures protecting abortion rights. |
(2026-11-06). Abdul El-Sayed Shows Opposition to Israel Is No Barrier to Winning Battleground States. portside.org Abdul El-Sayed Shows Opposition to Israel Is No Barrier to Winning Battleground States |
(2026-11-06). Is It Angie Nixon's Florida Democratic Party Now? portside.org Is It Angie Nixon's Florida Democratic Party Now? |
(2026-11-06). Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity. portside.org Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity |
(2026-11-06). Tidbits-Nov. 5: Reader Comments: Key Take-Aways From Tuesday's Election; Cartoons: Blame Game; Long Cleanup Begin; Ass Kicking; Thumb's Up — Trump Going Down; Finish 2026, Start 2028; How Did Working Families Party Do in New York; Announcements; More. portside.org Tidbits-Nov. 5: Reader Comments: Key Take-Aways From Tuesday's Election; Cartoons: Blame Game; Long Cleanup Begin; Ass Kicking; Thumb's Up — Trump Going Down; Finish 2026, Start 2028; How Did Working Families Party Do in New York; Announcements; More |
(2026-11-06). ICE Watch Newsletter: Will Newly Elected Officials Finally Melt ICE? lataco.com If these politicians are truly working in the best interests of their constituents, we'll see the quick defunding and absolute abolishment of ICE, as well as better support for small businesses, working families, and improved resources for the homeless community.
(2026-11-06). A Black Radical Perspective On Democratic Party's Midterm Victories. popularresistance.org The Democratic victories in the November 3 elections are a setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. But they should not be confused with a defeat of the political forces driving the consolidation of fascism in the United States and globally. Those forces are not confined to one political party in the U.S., nor are they simply the product of Trump's personal ambitions. They are rooted in the profound structural crisis of the global colonial/capitalist system, the declining capacity of the United States to maintain its global dominance, the increasing concentration of wealth and political power and its de…
(2026-11-06). Democrats Take Control Of US Congress In Major Rebuke Of Trump. popularresistance.org Democrats won control of the United States Congress in the country's midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, in a crushing rebuke of US President Donald Trump's second term. | The Republicans lost at least seven Senate seats in states that have traditionally been strongholds for the right-wing party. The party also lost over two dozen House districts to the Democrats. In the 2024 presidential election, Trump had won some of these districts by double-digit percentage points. | Kansas will have a Democratic senator for the first time in nearly a century. North and South Carolina and even Texas have flipped to the…
(2026-11-06). Montana Voters Ban Corporate Cash From Campaigns. popularresistance.org Voters in Montana on Tuesday delivered a major blow to big moneyed interests by overwhelmingly passing a ballot initiative barring corporate cash from political campaigns in the state. | With 87 percent of votes counted as of Wednesday morning, Montana Constitutional Initiative 194 has received support from more than 65 percent of voters, with just 35 percent registering opposition. | The initiative prohibits what it describes as "artificial persons" — which includes corporations, nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, and trade associations — from giving money to political campaigns.
(2026-11-06). Millions Of Dollars Pouring Into UK Democracy From Trump's America. popularresistance.org MPs and leading UK think tanks have received major sums from U.S. benefactors — often with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump — since the 2024 general election, DeSmog can reveal. | Six MPs, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, have collectively accepted £335,000 for attending official Trump events and donor meetings, or gatherings held by right-wing U.S. groups. | Meanwhile, seven conservative policy groups in the UK have received at least $3.1 million ( £2.3 million) from U.S. sources since 2024, and $20.4 million ( £15.2 million) since 20…
(2026-11-06). When the 'Watergate Babies' rode their own wave of anger. responsiblestatecraft.org If foreign-policy restrainers of both parties are looking for a model the new Congress can follow once it takes office in January, they could do worse than to refer back to the 1974 midterm election that brought to Washington a tidal wave of young Democrats who quickly passed legislation placing unprecedented constraints on the power of the
(2026-11-06). Three cheers for Melania Trump-led ceasefire in Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-06). Paraguay's Peña Resigns as Ueno Bank Crisis Triggers Impeachment Vote. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Santiago Peña announced his resignation as president of Paraguay on Thursday, November 5, as lawmakers advanced impeachment proceedings over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left nearly three million customers unable to access their accounts and put hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds at risk. "I have made the decision to submit …
(2026-11-06). Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office Initiates Treason Protocols Against Zelensky's Former Press Secretary. news.antiwar.com Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from 2019 to 2021, has been identified as the target of a treason investigation by Ukrainian officials. According to a statement from the Prosecutor General's Office, prosecutors "together with investigators of the Main Investigation Department of the Security Service of Ukraine [the secret …
(2026-11-06). Global Voices condemns the attacks on Albanian fact-checking service Faktoje. globalvoices.org Faktoje is a respected member of the international fact-checking communityOriginally published on Since October 27, at least 20 online media outlets and social media accounts in Albania have been waging a coordinated attack against the staff of fact-checking media service
(2026-11-06). Abdul Won in America, So Abdul will Win in UP too: An Illusion! ummid.com There is a great lesson here for the Abduls of India, if you aspire to become leaders of the Mohammads, learn from the Abduls of the USA, the UK and Europe.
(2026-11-06). Screen, Games and Quran: Helping Children Choose Better Without Daily Battles. ummid.com This is now one of the most common Muslim parenting challenges as raising their children in a world full of screens is hard, and it's not about one bad device or one weak parent. Here's is guidelines and parenting tips…
(2026-11-06). CBSE 10th, 12th Practical 2027 Exam Dates Out, Theory Date Sheet Soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 10 and 12 Practical Exam 2027 dates, and is preparing to publish the Theory Exam Date Sheet and Time Table (2027) on its official website any moment.
(2026-11-06). Netanyahu loses longtime ally as Herzog begins govt formation consultations. ummid.com The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party, a longtime ally of 'Caretaker' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has refused to back him as the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, Wednesday began consultations to form a new government.
(2026-11-06). AISSEE 2027 Application Submission Begins; Link, Steps. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027 (AISSEE 2027) has started through the official website 'exams.nta.nic.in', parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2026-11-06). US Midterm Election's Iran Verdict. ummid.com The 2026 Midterms Elections in the United States became a referendum on a presidency at war, Democrats captured both chambers, turning voter anger over costs and the Iran conflict into a sweeping rebuke of Republican rule.
(2026-11-06). 36 Muslims in race to win the 2026 US Midterm Elections. ummid.com At least 36 Muslim-Americans of different countries of origin have either won or are leading in the 2026 U.S. Midterm elections counting for which is still under way.
(2026-11-06). Why India's Bhatkal is trending after Dr Abdul El-Sayed wins 2026 US Polls. ummid.com Bhatkal, a small town in Karnataka, is trending after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the US Senate 2026 Elections from Michigan, and the reason for this is his wife Dr Sarah Jukaku.
(2026-11-06). First Muslim in US Senate: Dr Abdul El-Sayed Creates History. ummid.com Dr Abdul El-Sayed has won the US Senate 2026 elections from Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to enter the upper house of the United States Parliament.
(2026-11-06). Meet Nabeela Syed, Hyderabad-origin Elected to Illinois Senate. ummid.com Nabeela Syed, a Democrat and daughter of Hyderbad-origin parents, has secured a major victory in the US midterm elections, defeating her Republican challenger Darby Hills to win a seat in the Illinois State Senate.
(2026-11-06). Meet Aber Kawas, First Palestinian American Elected to New York Legislature. ummid.com Aber Kawas created history after winning the New York State Senate District 12 seat and becoming the first Palestinian American and first Muslim woman elected to the New York State Legislature.
(2026-11-06). Meet Keisha Lance, First Black Woman Elected Governor in US. ummid.com Keisha Lance Bottoms of the Democratic Party has defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson in the November 3, 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected Governor in the United States.
(2026-11-06). CAT 2026 Admit Card Releasing Today: Link to Download. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Indore is releasing on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 exam today i.e. Wednesday November 04, 2026.
(2026-11-06). Chalo Delhi 2026: India is on the Verge of Political Transformation. ummid.com The Ramlila Maidan rally in Delhi on November 1, 2026, could well mark an important turning point in India's political journey and its significance extends far beyond the number of people who gathered or the presence of more than 19 opposition parties on a common platform.
(2026-11-06). West Bengal Class 10th 2027 board exams likely to be postponed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is seeking the state government's permission to postpone the Class 10 or Madhyamik board exams to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). 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.
(2026-11-06). NicaNotes: Myths and Facts about Nicaraguan Democracy. afgj.org 
NicaNotes November 5, 2026 By The Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition [This article was first published by the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition on their webpage for use as a tool to inform citizens. The Coalition encourages solidarity activists to send it to their representatives in Congress.] These are some of the myths about Nicaragua that are commonly seen…
(2026-11-06). UNITE HERE Local 26 Members Hold the Strike Line at Encore Casino. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-06). Solidarity With Harvard Graduate Students Union (UAW) On Strike! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-06). Kyiv Detention Site Riot: Abuse, Azov and Forced Mobilisation. wibailoutpeople.org 
Article: Ukrainian National Guard troops present at the scene of a tense standoff with protesters in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on 2 November 2026. Photo credit: The Kyiv Independent…
(2026-11-06). A Tsunami in 2026 and a Surge toward 2028. wibailoutpeople.org 
Abdul El-Sayed first Muslim elected to the US Senate. photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance…
(2026-11-06). Environmental Levies DESNZ Spending. wattsupwiththat.com The bottom line (literally!) is that for the six year period shown, the overall bill adds up to £188 billion.
(2026-11-06). The Pages 2k R code and Temperature Records by Latitude Band. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May The description of the Pages2k.R program is in the Appendix at the end of this post. In my last post, I discussed the problems with the Pages…
(2026-11-06). Sceptic on Climate, Conventional on Russia: A Review of 'The Age of Error and the West's Undoing' by Rupert Darwall. wattsupwiththat.com "Adopting the goal of Net Zero would be the self-inflicted price the West paid for obtaining a climate agreement at Paris," Darwall writes.
(2026-11-06). Israel's Arab parties hold keys to power but little else. electronicintifada.net Palestinian turnout secures highest ever number of parliamentary seats…
(2026-11-06). Political persecution increases in Armenia. infobrics.org Pro-EU government attempting to ban patriotic, Christian opposition.
(2026-11-06). Poland's deployment near Russia's Kaliningrad fuels European militarization. infobrics.org NATO exercises and Polish maneuvers near Kaliningrad raise nuclear risks.
(2026-11-06). Russia Helped India When Other Countries Refused to Share Space Technology. infobrics.org "Russia's contribution to the development of India's space programme is immense…" said ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, after unveiling a statue of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin…
(2026-11-06). The Quest for BRICS Continuity. infobrics.org After the BRICS summit in September of 2026 the emphasis placed by India's chairmanship on ensuring greater continuity in the bloc's initiatives from one presidency to the other appears to have been broadly supported by observers and experts from across the Global South…
(2026-11-06). BRICS STI Partnership Yields Fruitful Results. infobrics.org Through joint scientific expeditions, collaborative disaster relief, partnerships in mega-science projects, and cross-border transformation of sci-tech achievements, cooperation in science, technology, and innovation is continuously taking root and bearing fruit across BRICS nations…
(2026-11-06). U.S. citizens to submit evidence to International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Trump, Rubio, other senior U.S. officials. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-06). Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES) Remembers David Hunt. wibailoutpeople.org 
David Hunt was in his senior year of high school at the Milwaukee School of Languages and was a passionate youth leader with 'YES', the youth branch of Voces de la Frontera. Those who knew him describe him as charmingly goofy, compassionate, and committed to social justice. Today, we honor David Hunt, a YES leader …
(2026-11-06). Trial of seven accused in rapper AKA's murders adjourned to April. sanews.gov.za Trial of seven accused in rapper AKA's murders adjourned to April | The trial of the seven men charged with the murders of popular musician Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane has been adjourned by the Durban High Court to April 2027. ⚪ The two were killed in a shooting outside a Durban restaurant in 2023. ⚪ "The trial, which commenced in early October 2026, has seen the State lead evidence from more than 20 witnesses. Evidence presented thus far includes video footage, vehicle-tracking data, ballistic evidence and financial evidence. ⚪ "The seven face several charges, including conspiracy to comm…
(2026-11-06). Hot and humid weather expected in KZN. sanews.gov.za Hot and humid weather expected in KZN | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that hot, humid weather will create extremely uncomfortable conditions in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal on Friday. | The weather service said the province will experience partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions, with scattered showers and thundershowers. | "It will become cloudy along the coast and adjacent interior in the afternoon. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly but southerly to southwesterly in the south, becoming light to moderate south-easterly in the afternoon and spreading to Kosi Bay by…
(2026-11-06). 20 nabbed in Limpopo for election-related offences. sanews.gov.za 20 nabbed in Limpopo for election-related offences | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo has arrested 20 suspects for various election-related offences since the 2026 Local Government Elections began on Monday. | Law enforcement agencies continue to enforce electoral laws and maintain law and order across the province to ensure a smooth election process. | Approximately 33 cases linked to election-related incidents have been registered across Limpopo. These offences range from contravening the Electoral Act 73 of 1998, to fraud, common assault, malicious damage to property, and pointing a firearm.
(2026-11-06). Hasan Piker: Democrats Won Midterms, But Now They Have to Deliver on Voter Demands for Change. democracynow.org Tuesday was a historic night for progressive Democrats and, in particular, candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Six new DSA-endorsed candidates were elected to the House, and democratic socialists won mayoral races in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Providence. | "The Democratic Socialists of America had a phenomenal night, and this movement is only going to continue to grow," says prominent leftist political commentator Hasan Piker. "Now, here's the problem: Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are two of the least popular politicians in the country right now, and th…
(2026-11-06). National Politics Will Never Be the Same: Juan González on How Latino Voters Remade the Political Map. democracynow.org The midterms saw a landslide of Latinos vote for Democrats. In Texas, California, Kansas and Colorado, Latinos who had voted for Republicans just two years ago voted for Democrats in large numbers, helping secure Democratic control of both the House and the Senate. Latino lawmakers will make up about a fifth of the Democratic majority in the House. And in an historic victory, the two most populous states in the country, California and Texas, will soon be led by Democratic Latino governors. | "Texas has been suddenly transformed into a battleground state," says Democracy Now! co-host Juan Gonzalez. …
(2026-11-06). Mpumalanga: Powering South Africa's future through skills. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga: Powering South Africa's future through skills | By Moahlodi Maphori | The Mpumalanga province has powered South Africa for generations. Today, the province stands at the centre of the country's Just Energy Transition, well placed to lead the way in building the skills and industries of a modern, diversified economy. | This transition is opening a new chapter in which cleaner energy goes hand in hand with new skills, new industries and new opportunities for our people. Government is determined that these benefits reach every community. ⚪ The province brings real strengths to this moment, because the e…
(2026-11-06). Western Cape reaffirms commitment to agricultural growth. sanews.gov.za Western Cape reaffirms commitment to agricultural growth | The Western Cape government has reaffirmed its commitment to growing the agricultural sector through investment, innovation, skills development, export promotion and climate resilience. | Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Ivan Meyer, reiterated the commitment at the 31st Conference of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) held in Cape Town from 1 – 5 November 2026. | Meyer said the conference provided an important platform to strengthen international agricultural partnerships and advance innovation, sustai…
(2026-11-06). Yes, Laura Loomer, Americans Should be learning Arabic amid Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-11-06). Can his Apprentices ever Really Fire Donald Trump? juancole.com ( He should quite literally be considered the president of decline. In fact, there couldn't be a clearer sign of how the populace of a great imperial p…
(2026-11-06). Here's how the Democratic Majority could Stop Trump's Iran War. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The Democrats'
(2026-11-06). Canada PR good news: 6.22 lakh new permanent residents by 2027, special route for 2 lakh temporary residents. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Canada has announced a big push to bring in new permanent residents over the next two years. Under Budget 2026 and the new Immigration Levels Plan, the country expects to welcome up to | Canada PR good news: 6.22 lakh new permanent residents by 2027, special route for 2 lakh temporary residents…
(2026-11-06). Russian government axes social spending. wsws.org In an effort to fund massive increases in war expenditures and service a rapidly growing public debt, the Russian government is slashing and freezing outlays on programs workers rely on.
(2026-11-06). 10 die in a week of devastating house fires in New York. wsws.org The blazes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and Mott Haven, the Bronx expose the deadly housing conditions in the city's working-class neighborhoods…
(2026-11-06). Amid economic disaster for performers, SAG-AFTRA kicks out hundreds of members over unpaid dues. wsws.org As of November 1, the union reinstated its regular dues enforcement and membership rules.
(2026-11-06). After Republican election debacle, Democrats pledge "bipartisan common ground" with Trump. wsws.org Following the massive repudiation of US President Donald Trump in the 2026 midterm elections, the Democratic Party has launched a campaign to rescue the Trump administration.
(2026-11-06). Wall Street plunge wipes off $3.2 trillion in market value. wsws.org Fears of Democrat restrictions on the AI buildout were more the catalyst than the fundamental cause of the selloff.
(2026-11-06). Canada's political establishment and media rally round military top brass after 4 soldiers killed and 39 injured in devastating fire at CFB Wainwright. wsws.org Despite the scale of the disaster, the military and government's narrative of an unforeseeable disaster, triggered by freak high winds, has been widely accepted by the media and political establishment.
(2026-11-06). One-day public sector strike hits France amid mass student, "yellow vest" protests. wsws.org Yesterday's one-day nationwide strike was the first held by French trade unions amid the growing wave of social protests across Europe this autumn.
(2026-11-06). After the Republican defeat in the US, Berlin insists: Rearmament continues. wsws.org The German government is sticking to the policies of militarism, social cuts and oppression against which millions of young people and workers are taking to the streets in Germany and Europe.
(2026-11-06). As the National Steel Car strike approaches 3-month mark, USW's Crowder champions company, Canadian nationalism at high-level parliamentary committee hearing. wsws.org Speaking before the Government Operations and Estimates Committee on the government's Buy Canadian policy, the president of USW Local 7135 spoke like a salesman for National Steel Car owner Greg Aziz. This included directing blame for the strike away from Aziz and touting an NSC/union plan to boost Aziz's profits.
(2026-11-06). Inside French unions' "general assembly" at the Paris North train station. wsws.org The experience of France's November 5 one-day nationwide strike shows that workers can only organize continuing strike action and a broader struggle by organizing themselves independently of the union bureaucracies, in rank-and-file committees of action.
(2026-11-06). Deere announces plans to close two Iowa plants in warning shot ahead of 2027 UAW contract fight. wsws.org The closures, which threaten hundreds of jobs in Ottumwa and Clarion, are meant to intimidate 10,000 Deere workers, whose contract expires next October.
(2026-11-06). The latest COVID surge, the bird flu death and the fabrication of vaccine injury. wsws.org As a pre-winter COVID-19 surge passes one million daily infections, and a bird flu death is recorded in Washington state, the Trump administration conceals the diseases killing Americans while building a federal apparatus to manufacture the appearance of vaccine injury.
(2026-11-06). Bernie Monk, father of Pike River disaster victim, supports Socialist Equality Group in the New Zealand election. wsws.org Monk explained that the SEG was the only political organisation that had consistently supported the fight to uncover the truth about the 2010 mine disaster, which killed 29 workers.
(2026-11-06). Warning strikes at over 2,000 workplaces in Germany, but the IG Metall union is trying to prevent an all-out strike. wsws.org Tens of thousands of metalworkers walked out on Monday, but the IG Metall leadership is working with the corporations to keep the warning strikes within narrow limits and prevent the European youth rebellion from spreading to the working class.
(2026-11-06). Salvadoran troops launch offensive in Haiti as warnings of civilian bloodbath mount. wsws.org Bukele poses as the heir of Dessalines while his troops, operating outside any UN mandate, spearhead Washington's drive to retake control of Haiti.
(2026-11-06). Independent truck drivers' strike paralyzes largest port in Chile. wsws.org The strike is the sharpest expression to date of a social explosion building across Chile, as the ultra-right government of José Antonio Kast presses ahead with its austerity program.
(2026-11-04). US strikes Iran on eve of midterms. wsws.org The US military attacked Qeshm Island on the eve of the midterm elections, while the Journal, MS NOW and the AP reported plans and deployments for a larger attack on Iran immediately after the vote and Trump pointed to even greater attacks to come.
(2026-11-04). Israel Supporters Always Pretend To Believe Things They Don't Actually Believe. thealtworld.com 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 adversaries, information met with alarm by some American officials and deep skepticism by others, according to U.S. and regio…
(2026-11-04). US Attacks Iran Right Before Midterms, Trump Reveals $4B Sent To Israel. newsone.com 
(2026-11-04). The Iran war, Israel and midterm blowback: Max Blumenthal on U.S. elections. wibailoutpeople.org In a November 2, 2026 address to the Community Church of Boston, The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal explains how the failure of the US war on Israel has blown back on Donald Trump and the Republicans, and transformed the US special relationship with Israel from a matter of bipartisan consensus into a polarizing wedge issue with …
(2026-11-04). Western news media propagandists describe U.S. bombing Iran as "defensive" mronline.org 
I never want to hear another American compare their media's malpractice to North Korean propaganda ever again. Westerners are more aggressively propagandized than any other population on earth.
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Seat With Pro-Palestine Campaign. theintercept.com 
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate race in Michigan early Wednesday, outlasting months of El-Sayed will be the first-ever Muslim U.S. senator. He rose to victory with a campaign animated by his opposition to U.S. support for Israel's genocide in Gaza, making him a key figure for a left critical of entrenched foreign policy interests and a target for a political e…
(2026-11-04). Major losses could spur Trump to escalate war before year's end. responsiblestatecraft.org As much as the Iran war is the key reason Trump and the GOP were crushed tonight, it is important to recognize that the pressure for war is now likely to increase.This does not mean that Trump will restart the war. But the balance of pressure for and against war will likely favor escalation.Trump was under a degree of pressure to strike a deal before the midterms, hoping to soften the blow in the polls. But now that the midterms are over, that pressure will dissipate somewhat. Gas prices are still high, but the political cost has already been paid. There won't be another point on the political calendar for so…
(2026-11-04). Cuba moves to strengthen state-owned enterprises amid economic and energy challenges. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-11-04). Cuba Wins the Crown at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. radiohc.cu Havana, November 3 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball5 team won the crown today at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the final, with scores of 2-1 and 7-1. | The Cubans allowed just two runs to the Asians, one in the second inning of each set, thus avenging their loss to the same opponent in the group stage. | With near-perfect defense and no unnecessary throws, the champions consistently sought the force out and effectively controlled the ball's rebound off the fence. | In the first set, they capitalized on the third inning, scoring two runs with three hits and one error. | In the…
(2026-11-04). Rubio, France's student uprising, and the politics of ethnic cleansing in Europe. mronline.org 
Marco Rubio's speeches invoking a shared Western civilization are part of the ideological consolidation of fascism, mobilizing white racial solidarity to defend a declining capitalist order.
(2026-11-04). PSNA 'outraged' over NZ suspension of UNRWA aid, calls for immediate restored funding. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading New Zealand advocacy group for Palestine has demanded immediate reinstatement of NZ funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the face of a humanitarian crisis for food, education and healthcare in Gaza. In a statement today, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) said it…
(2026-11-04). What's Next? The Post-Election Majority Agenda. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). Preview: What to Expect in the October 2026 Jobs Report. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). The Day We Saved Democracy. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). Winning Black Candidates Make History in Governors' Races. capitalbnews.org 
Five Black governors will serve at the same time for the first time in America's history. Hours after Black governors-elect on opposite sides of the political spectrum became firsts, two more wins followed, and an incumbent won reelection. Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in American history. Republican Byron …
(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 …
(2026-11-04). New DRC rebel coalition threatens radio station, to vet broadcasts. cpj.org 
Kinshasa, November 4, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the leaders of the new rebel movement, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), to ensure the safety of journalist Guillaume Munguakonkwa, stop censoring Kamole FM, and allow media outlets to cover news freely and independently. On October 16, six FRN rebels, accompanied by…
(2026-11-04). Let's Not Let 2026 Elections Turn Out Like 2006 Elections. davidswanson.org In 2006, exit polls found ending the war on Iraq (and would have found impeaching Bush if they'd asked) to be the top demand of voters who handed the Congress over to Democrats. The Democrats took control in January 2007 and escalated the war on Iraq and refused to impeach Bush. According to then Congressman …
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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).
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 4 November: Has the Kremlin Figured Out Trump? gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-11-04). Tracing the recruitment trap behind Russia's war. globalvoices.org
(2026-11-04). They Have Your Data and Attention. Now They Want Your Government, Too. inequality.org
(2004-11-26). Turn Lula's victory into a new cycle of democracy, rights, sovereignty and social justice. links.org.au 
The people built this victory with courage, hope and an extraordinary ability to mobilize, writes the Workers' Party of Brazil.
(2026-11-04). The UAW needs a strategy for the future of manufacturing. mronline.org 
For the UAW and the entire working class, it will be impossible to reverse the decline of the labor movement, let alone go on offense, through piecemeal reforms or tinkering with organizing tactics.
(2026-11-04). France: Towards an explosive general strike? mronline.org 
This week's general strike in France has the potential to advance the wider movement and heavily shape the political landscape, writes John Mullen.
(2026-11-04). Historic Democratic Blue Tsunami Takes Over 2026 US Midterms. newsone.com 
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty | Voters went into the polls and gave a big middle finger to fascism on Tuesday, and what seemed to be a small ripple turned into a huge tsunami that crashed through red states, flipping seats, electing Black women, and sending a message that enough is enough. | Democrats have secured 51 seats in the Senate, giving them the majority in the chamber. | From NBC: | Demo…
(2026-11-04). Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Female US Governor. newsone.com 
Source: Megan Varner / Getty | Georgia has made history. | According to projections from the
(2026-11-04). Republicans' 2024 Support Has Declined, As They Scramble To Win Black And Latino Votes. newsone.com 
Source: grandriver / Getty | Well, good people, we have arrived. It's election day, and many of us — those in that nation that are still tethered to reality, not the xenophobic, Islamophobic, transphobic hellscape MAGA is irrationally afraid of — are crossing our fingers, hoping for
(2026-11-04). We Watched Marcel Johnson Fight For His Life. We Weren't Ready To Watch Him Lose. newsone.com 
Source: Marcel Johnson / facebook | In one of Marcel Johnson's last posts, the frail fighter, whose body had begun showing the devastating effects of stomach cancer, sat on a couch and tied his son's durag. | It was a Black dad rite of passage. | It was a ritual of care and nurturing. | It was a coming-of-age moment for a young man who had just gotten his hair braided for the first time and a father teaching his son what it means to care for himself. | On November 2 at 4: 45 p.m. EST, Marcel Johnson passed away. | His wife, Taylor, who fought valiantly alongside him, made the announcement Tuesday through tears.
(2026-11-04). Prediction Markets Are Betting On A Democratic Senate Sweep. newsone.com 
Source: | If prediction markets are to be believed, President Donald Trump is well on his way to becoming a lame-duck president once the votes are counted Tuesday. | According to bettors on Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico has roughly a 73% chance of defeating Republican Ken Paxton, who…
(2026-11-04). Affordability Is Voters' Primary Focus During Midterm Election. newsone.com 
(2026-11-04). Anti-Union Crusader Tilts Labor Department Toward Big Business. portside.org Anti-Union Crusader Tilts Labor Department Toward Big Business |
(2026-11-04). 'It's the war, stupid': Dems sweep midterms on wave of voter anger. responsiblestatecraft.org Democrats secured an overwhelming victory in the midterm elections on Tuesday in a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump's first two years in office, winning majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
(2026-11-04). Democrats, Don't Mess This Up. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump after boasting his renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the eve of the midterm elections on Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images | For two years, Donald Trump's Republican Party has worked to push the United States further and further into a state of fascist rule. Trump's regime has turned the federal government against ideological enemies, enriched and entrenched the power of billionaire allies, and done its utmost to decimate any checks and balances on the actions of the despotic leader and his loyalists. | It is, then, an extr…
(2026-11-04). In California's Central Valley, ICE Might Swing a Red District Blue. theintercept.com 
In California's Central Valley, some surprising voters are lining up behind a progressive upstart: A law enforcement officer who calls for the abolition of ICE. A millennial who once voted for a Republican congressman. | They found themselves among supporters of Randy Villegas, a Democrat poised to oust longtime incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao in a district dominated for decades by conservatives in California's Central Valley. | With Democratic victories across the nation, California's 22nd Congressional District is the kind of historically red stronghold where progressive policies may find new purchas…
(2026-11-04). Even Anti-Trans Panic Couldn't Save Republicans in Deep-Red Texas. theintercept.com 
(2026-11-04). Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive. theintercept.com 
The 30-year Senate career of Maine Republican Susan Collins is coming to an end. | The powerful incumbent chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee conceded early Wednesday to Troy Jackson, a progressive challenger who was virtually unknown on the national stage until his "A little more than 100 days ago, I stood in front of you at our convention and asked you to put your faith in a logger from Allagash," Jackson told suppor…
(2026-11-04). Democrat Flips Lindsey Graham's Old Senate Seat in Historic Election Upset. truthout.org For the first time in nearly three decades, voters in South Carolina have selected a Democratic candidate to represent them in the United States Senate. Pediatrician Annie Andrews (D) defeated Darline Graham (R) , the sister of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who filled his vacant seat earlier this year when he unexpectedly passed away. Unlike her brother… |
(2026-11-04). "Energy is Prosperity" (Claire Coutinho speaks to the UK people). wattsupwiththat.com When something clearly isn't working, we Conservatives should have the courage to tell the truth and say so. Net Zero isn't working for Britain, and it's not working for the climate.
(2026-11-04). Cleaned-up Coal: Part of Fossil Fuel Sustainability. wattsupwiththat.com The air got cleaner because engineers installed and operated the hardware, not because coal was abolished.
(2026-11-04). Oppose Any Data Centers in Madison Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Data centers are the latest and most prevalent billionaire-backed initiative to turn our communities into hubs for technological expansion, and corporations like Meta, Microsoft, Blackstone, and many others all have their eyes on Madison to be another hub for the growth of their tech empire. We understand the devastating impacts of data centers on the …
(2026-11-04). Students for Justice in Palestine: Research UW Investments Divestment Strategy Discussion. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-04). Michael Parenti Voting in the USA, How the Vote was Won and Lost. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-04). Third Russia-Africa Summit Concludes with the Signing of Key Joint Agreements. wibailoutpeople.org 
The three-day meeting brought together members of the African Union and the Russian Federation pledging to enhance their cooperation in the areas of economic development, communications and technological advancement By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireNovember 3, 2026Geostrategic Analysis A third Russia-Africa Summit was held at the end of October where representatives from the African Union …
(2026-11-04). Wisconsin: In a People's Referendum, Mr. David Crowley Elected Governor. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-11-04). '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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). 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.
(2026-11-04). Ukrainian Soldiers Tell Us Which Guns And Optics Work Best In Combat. twz.com
(2026-11-04). The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition. twz.com Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.
(2026-11-04). USAF Widens Lower-Cost Cruise Missile Effort To Also Include Glide Bombs. twz.com The U.S. Air Force is seeking options for a new unpowered 500-pound air-launched glide bomb as part of a new 'spiral' to its
(2026-11-04). Attend SEP (UK) online meeting: "Europe in revolt: A new stage of the class struggle" wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (Britain) will host an online meeting on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. with Alex Lantier and Chris Marsden on the wave of strikes and protests across Europe.
(2026-11-04). Hakim Adi's "Pan-Africanism and Communism" : A pro-Stalinist attempt to erase the Trotskyist alternative — Part Three. wsws.org Part three of a 10-part series on British historian Hakim Adi's book on the Communist International and Africa examines how it erases Leon Trotsky's role in founding the International and his theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-11-04). Burnham, King Charles and the dead end of apologies and reparations for slavery. wsws.org The crimes of slavery and colonialism will not be redressed by apologies drafted in Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, or by negotiations between capitalist governments over a settlement.
(2026-11-04). US midterm election: A massive repudiation of Trump and the Republicans. wsws.org The Republican Party was swept out of power in the House of Representatives in a landslide and lost control of the Senate as well.
(2026-11-04). RBA hikes interest rates amid clamour from Australian ruling elite for deeper austerity. wsws.org The rate rise is part of a multi-pronged offensive against the working class, which is being hit with higher mortgage repayments and growing unemployment, as well as price rises and government austerity.
(2026-11-04). Merz government responds to Gen Z protests with repression, militarist offensive. wsws.org The entire development refutes the claim that the government can be pressured into backing down.
(2026-11-04). Contract for 90,000 New York City municipal workers expiring, setting stage for fight against Mamdani administration. wsws.org The city is a major low-wage employer, with the current wage floor set at just one dollar above the city's minimum wage.
(2026-11-04). Quebec Premier endorses the French state's violent crackdown on student-worker protests. wsws.org Quebec's government and the Canadian ruling elite are prepared to use the same authoritarian methods against workers and young people.
(2026-11-04). Pseudo-lefts campaign for Labour, Greens in New Zealand election. wsws.org The International Socialist Organisation and Socialist Aotearoa are dressing up pro-imperialist parties as anti-war and promoting the fraud that they can be pressured to appease working people.
(2026-11-04). Teamsters shut down Genesys nurses' strike after isolating it for more than a year. wsws.org Genesys nurses held the line for 411 days, stayed out through a winter of court injunctions, scab labor and threats of permanent replacement. While the strikers did not lack courage, they were isolated and betrayed by the Teamsters bureaucracy.
(2026-11-04). Mexico's government imposes rejected wage deal on health workers as union moves against protesters. wsws.org The 8 percent deal IMSS health care workers rejected was registered by the labor authorities without a vote, while the SNTSS union summons protesters for sanctions.
(2026-11-04). The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada): Part 2. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party's founding congress, held in Montreal August 22-24, unanimously adopted the following comprehensive document outlining the party's historical and international foundations.
(2026-11-04). "Over a Decade of Organizing" : Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History. democracynow.org Black voters in Georgia on Tuesday said, "Not today, Satan," according to professor Carol Anderson, professor of African American studies at Emory University. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to disenfranchise Black voters in the South this election cycle and the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act, she says there was "massive turnout" that propelled Democrats to victory. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated billionaire Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson, becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor in the United States. In…
(2026-11-04). "The Earth Shook Last Night" : Talarico Wins Senate, Hinojosa Becomes First Latina Governor in Texas. democracynow.org Texas Democrats have shattered more than three decades of Republican dominance in the state, winning races for U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and even railroad commissioner. They are also poised to possibly take control of the Texas House of Representatives for the first time since 2003. The Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, lost his bid for a fourth term to Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa, who defeated him by nearly 700,000 votes. She will be Texas's first Latina governor. And James Talarico will be the first Democrat to represent Texas in the U.S. Senat…
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim Senator as Democrats Rout GOP Across the U.S. in Rebuke to Trump. democracynow.org In a stunning repudiation of President Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. Meanwhile, progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated former Republican Congressmember Mike Rogers for an open Senate seat in Michigan with over 52% of the vote. El-Sayed campaigned on a platform of Medicare for All, tackling economic inequality and getting big money out of politics — as well as ending military aid to Israel. He is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate…
(2026-11-04). Ntshavheni urges South Africans to cast their vote. sanews.gov.za Ntshavheni urges South Africans to cast their vote | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged South Africans to turn out in their numbers to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections, calling on citizens to elect leaders who will strengthen municipalities, drive development and improve the lives of communities. ⚪ The Minister made the call after casting her ballot at the Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk voting station in Faerie Glen, in Pretoria East, on Wednesday. ⚪ The voting centre got off to a busy start, with a long queue of voters stretching towards the entrance gate as residents arrive…
(2026-11-04). Voters hope for change as elections get underway. sanews.gov.za Voters hope for change as elections get underway | Despite frustrations over poor service delivery, voters in parts of northern Durban turned out in their numbers to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Wednesday, driven by hopes for change and improved services in their communities. ⚪ For 50-year-old Hlengiwe Ndimande from Congo in Inanda, the decision to vote came only this morning. Until she went to bed on Tuesday night, she had been certain she would not vote because of her disappointment with the lack of service delivery in her area. ⚪ However, she changed her mind, waking up at her u…
(2026-11-04). Morolong highlights the importance of voting. sanews.gov.za Morolong highlights the importance of voting | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has emphasised the significance of the right to vote as a central pillar of South Africa's democracy. ⚪ Reflecting on the historic Declaration of the Freedom Charter, Morolong, who cast his ballot at Schweize-Reneke, in the North West, reminded the nation of the struggle that led to inclusive governance. ⚪ "The core demand of our liberation struggle has always been one man, one vote," Morolong said. ⚪ He recounted how, 71 years ago, at least 3000 people gathered in Kliptown to proclaim that South Africa belongs to…
(2026-11-04). Mpumalanga Premier casts his vote. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga Premier casts his vote | Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu exercised his right to vote at the Thulamahashe Civic Centre during the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ After casting his ballot, Ndlovu spoke to the media and encouraged all eligible South African voters to turn out in numbers. | "I would like to encourage voters to come out in numbers and participate in electing the new council, as the term of office of the previous council has come to an end. The power is in our hands to constitute a new council," the Premier said on Wednesday. ⚪ He emphasised the importance of building a strong local go…
(2026-11-04). Pietermaritzburg voter calls for cleaner city, stricter bylaw enforcement. sanews.gov.za Pietermaritzburg voter calls for cleaner city, stricter bylaw enforcement | Pietermaritzburg voter Ntombi Kofane wants elected leaders to prioritise cleaner communities and stricter enforcement of municipal bylaws as South Africans head to the polls in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) today. ⚪ "As a South African citizen, I will be voting because I still have hope in the future of our country. We need wise leaders who will work to restore dignity in our communities and ensure that municipal by-laws are enforced," Kofane said. ⚪ She expressed concern about litter and dirt across Pietermaritzburg, which…
(2026-11-04). South Africans urged to make their mark in municipal elections. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to make their mark in municipal elections | As South Africa heads to the polls today, government has issued a clarion call to all eligible voters to actively participate in the municipal elections. | The Electoral Commission will today administer the 2026 Local Government Elections at voting stations across the country. | In a statement, Deputy Government spokesperson, William Baloyi, emphasised the significance of this democratic exercise, urging voters to make their voices heard at designated voting stations across the country. | "Government sounds a clarion call to all eligible citizens t…
(2026-11-04). Two arrested for impersonating IEC official. sanews.gov.za Two arrested for impersonating IEC official | Two women were arrested on Tuesday, following an incident at the Ngcobo Police Station in the Eastern Cape, in which voting material was allegedly collected by individuals impersonating an Electoral Commission (IEC) official. | Police explained that in the early hours of Monday morning, two suspects arrived at Ngcobo Police Station and collected voting material, claiming they had been sent by the Presiding Officer. | However, the Presiding Officer was already present in the queue and had not sent anyone to collect the material. The suspects were identified before leav…
(2026-11-04). IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day. sanews.gov.za IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has moved to clarify that although campaigning within the boundaries of a voting station is prohibited, there is no wholesale prohibition of political activity on voting day. | Today, eligible South Africans will cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. | In a statement, the commission highlighted that prohibited actions within the boundaries of voting stations include: | The display or distribution of any party billboard, poster; placard or pamphlet; | Attempt to induce, influence or persuade a person to vote or not…
(2026-11-04). Russia rolls out scholarships to talented students worldwide. geo.tv
(2026-11-04). US midterms: Ossoff defeats rival to retain key Georgia Senate seat for Democrats. geo.tv
(2026-11-04). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Targets Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso, October 25, 2021. | © 2021 Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images | An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group killed at least 27 civilians in two attacks in Burkina Faso's northern Yatenga province in September 2026.The group's relentless, unlawful attacks put civilians across Burkina Faso at grave risk. The laws of war prohibit attacking civilians, and those who order, commit, or assist serious violations of the laws of war with criminal intent may be prosecuted for war crimes.Burkina Faso authorities should urgently strengthen protection for threatened…
(2026-11-04). The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, January-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). More than 160 states developed practical steps to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Afghanistan: Supporting women and girls to thrive despite challenges. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). ICRC at SOFEX 2026: Promoting Respect for IHL and the Protection of Civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Benin: Supporting market gardening cooperatives to cope with climate hazards and insecurity. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). COP31: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance to reach people in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). UN Security Council: ICRC statement in the open debate on women, peace and security. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Michigan, like the Founding Fathers, repudiates Islamophobic Bigotry in Senate Race. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The ugly tactics of the Republican Party in Michigan, targeting Abdul El-Sayed for his Muslim faith, were not unprecedented in American history. Catholics, Jews and other minorities have been dragged through the mud for not being white Protestants. Bigots warned that Jack Kennedy would be a tool of the papacy. American Jews were accused of being greedy bankers and dangerous Communists, often in the same breath. Hatred doesn't need to be logical or consistent. Indeed, the haze of hatred allows people to believe in dozens of impossible things before breakfast. In the case of El-S…
(2026-11-04). Climate Change is Killing Hundreds of Thousands Yearly, But Politicians are Silent. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less attention to its health consequences in international political debate. | The
(2026-11-04). Trump's Empire of Defeat: So much Losing. juancole.com <(
(2026-11-04). US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Democrats have gained control of the US Congress after winning five additional Senate seats and more than six House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The results are being seen as a | US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ?
(2026-11-04). US midterm elections: Democrats gain grounds, flip first Senate seat; Indian-origin Dandiya wins Florida House seat. ptcnews.tv Polling stations have begun closing in several US states in the midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress for the next two years of President Donald Trump's term. Early results show Democrats leading in several districts held by Republicans, raising the possibility that they could reduce Trump's influence in Washington.Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, giving Democrats their first Senate seat pickup in North Carolina. Democrats are seeking to win at least four Senate seats currently held by Republicans.Democrats also showed unexpected strength…
(2026-11-04). PSG Maintains a Dominant Style of Football in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, November 3 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maintained their dominant form in the European Champions League today, with a 6-0 goal fest against Villarreal on the fourth day of the group stage. | The two-time continental champions scored four goals in less than 10 minutes, between the 9th and 17th minutes, through Joà£o Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Fabián Ruiz, to begin their resounding victory. | At the start of the second half (50th minute), Ruiz completed his brace, and David Boly sealed the final score (78th minute). | Luis Enrique's team remained undefeated in the competition with…
(2026-11-04). Money Can't Buy You Love: The Lesson for Nigel Farage From Trump's US Midterms Defeat. bylinetimes.com As US voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to deliver what turned out to be their damning verdict on the Trump administration's record, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage took to his GB News show to suggest that the pundits had got it all wrong. | Predicting a "big surprise" for the world, Farage told his viewers that "I don't go with the consensus that Trump's going to get absolutely smashed [in these midterms]". | Insisting that the President's big money backers would ultimately save the day for him, Farage added that "Elon Musk hasn't chucked in $450 million of his own money just for fun." | www.youtube…
(2026-11-04). Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock ; ⚪ US midterm elections explained. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Democrats have won back control of the US Congress in the midterm elections held on November 3. CNN projects that Democrats will take both the House of Representatives and the Senate, en | Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock…