(2025-11-18). Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment By Police Task Force. popularresistance.org When Reggie Williams turned 18 two decades ago, his mother entrusted him with his birth certificate. Keep it on you at all times, she advised, in case you encounter police. | On a recent afternoon, he had a copy in his wallet, along with his state ID, as he walked from his uptown apartment in Memphis, Tennessee, to a nearby corner store. | A Memphis Police Department cruiser pulled up, and two officers questioned him: Where was he coming from? Where was he going? | Williams responded, and the interrogation continued: Did he have any weapons on him? No. Any drugs? No. When asked to empty his pockets, the 39-year-o…
(2025-11-18). Emails Reveal Epstein's Ties to Mossad—But Corporate Media Looked Away. scheerpost.com Maxwell Epstein Clinton 1993. Ralph Alswang, White House photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Drew Favakeh / For years, ther…
(2025-11-18). India on Track to Surpass US in Metro Network Length. devdiscourse.com Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, stated on Tuesday that India is poised to surpass the United States in terms of metro network length within the next two to three years.
(2025-11-18). DTEK Boosts Energy Security with U.S. LNG Imports. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to enhance energy security for Ukraine and Eastern European countries, DTEK, a Ukrainian energy company, has successfully imported its first shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). This milestone delivery was received through Lithuania's Klaipeda import terminal, marking an important step in diversifying energy sources in the region.
(2025-11-18). A Terrorist by Any Other Name Is Still a Terrorist. globalresearch.ca Western Intel-Speak is branding Jolani a "former terrorist" (a variation of the "moderate rebel" war lie). | This is yet another Big (war) Lie. Why? First, he is the founder of al Qaeda/al Nusra in Syria. | Second, HTS is an al …
(2025-11-18). Iraq election commission announces final results, PM bloc winner. newarab.com 
(2025-11-18). Madhu Dandavate: A Life of Service and Integrity. ummid.com Today, on November 13, 2025, the 20th death anniversary of Professor Madhu Dandavate, a heartfelt tribute is owed to his enduring legacy.
(2025-11-18). Antimicrobial Resistance week being marked. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The health ministry is observing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 with the global theme of 'Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future'.
(2025-11-18). UFAWUZ pickets Nestlé Zimbabwe demanding the company pay workers a living wage. peoplesdispatch.org On Nov. 14, Nestlé Zimbabwe workers, led by UFAWUZ, staged a peaceful picket demanding living wages and an end to unfair labor practices. The action follows a protracted wage dispute in which Nestlé refused to increase wages.
(2025-11-18). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-11-18). The Consequences of Imperialist Arrogance. globalresearch.ca In almost all the tragedies of ancient Greek theater, the protagonist has committed a fatal moral offense which leads them to a deadly outcome, almost always facilitated by their overweening arrogance.
(2025-11-18). 'Digital Dirham': UAE Joins Club of Three Having Digital Currency. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) launched 'Digital Dirham' and joined China, Nigeria and the Bahamas that have their own digital currencies.
(2025-11-18). Term ruble deposits of individuals exceed Br14.2bn in Belarus. eng.belta.by "The current level of interest rates in both the deposit and credit markets drove the inflow of funds into the banking system and sustained lending activity throughout the economy," the National Bank noted.
(2025-11-18). Iran into 2025 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup SFs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran beat Thailand 3-1 in Group A of the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup 2025 on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). China sees record number of railway passenger trips in Jan.-Oct. ecns.cn China's railway system handled a record-high number of passenger trips during the first 10 months of 2025, data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed on Sunday.
(2025-11-18). The universal betrayed: how liberalism lost the world. onlineopinion.com.au Why is liberal democracy so powerless against the rise of Trumpism and the new authoritarian right? Because liberalism itself has hollowed out meaning creating the very vacuum strongmen now fill.
(2025-11-18). Iran condoles India over deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman offered to the Indian government and nation, following the deadly bus crash that led to the death of dozens of Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
(2025-11-18). Bahadurganj Election 2025 Results Live: Tauseef Alam of AIMIM Vs Rest. ummid.com Md Tauseef Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won from the Bahadurganj assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared today.
(2025-11-18). Longmen Grottoes: embodiment of cultural exchange. ecns.cn The Longmen Grottoes were initially carved in the late 5th century in the Northern Wei Dynasty, after Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital to Luoyang. The grottoes blend artistic influences from across the world, including decorative motifs inspired by Persia, the Ionian columns originating from ancient Greece, as well as some western musical instruments.
(2025-11-18). Iran received messages from mediators. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran has received messages from intermediary countries, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said, warning that any new hostile move by its adversaries would trigger a harsher response than before.
(2025-11-18). DM Out, Chat In: Watch How X New Feature Works. ummid.com Elon Musk's X, originally launched as Twitter, has replaced its Direct Messaging or DM feature by a new messaging tool named Chat.
(2025-11-18). Why Israel's defenders want US aid to stop. responsiblestatecraft.org Laura Loomer has never been subtle about her support for Israel. Just a few months ago, she
(2025-11-18). Iran edge Bahrain at MANAS CUP. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran edged past Bahrain 1-0 in the MANAS CUP International Football Tournament underway in Manas city, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). China must unleash capital market's power to fuel growth. ecns.cn The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for National Economic and Social Development places the capital market at a level of importance never seen before. The 2023 Central Financial Work Conference defined the capital markets as the hub of a modern economic and financial system, a precise and forward-looking statement that marked a major shift in how China understands and positions finance and the capital market in particular.
(2025-11-18). Trump's Epstein Humiliation Grows. portside.org Trump's Epstein Humiliation Grows |
(2025-11-18). The Legal Basis For And US Violations Of Our Right To Health Care. popularresistance.org The United States was scheduled for its regular review of its human rights violations by the United Nations Human Rights Council on November 7, but it refused to cooperate. As part of the process, activists in the US submitted a shadow report last April called "The Rights to Life and Health: How financing affects the right to health care in the US." Clearing the FOG speaks with Martha "Marti" Schmidt, a human rights expert and activist, about the findings in the shadow report, the legal basis supporting the human right to health care, the problems with the current healthcare system in the United States and what t…
(2025-11-18). Top Social Media Trends Marketers Should Watch in 2025. thecanary.co We can all agree that keeping up with social media means operating at breakneck speed. And how can we not, when brands and marketers alike need to stay ahead if they want to drive engagement, boost conversions, and continue to be relevant? With algorithms and AI updates, user behaviour and preferences constantly shift. But how […] | By
(2025-11-18). Red alert in Makkah, Madinah as heavy rains lash Two Holy Cities. ummid.com Local weather and meteorological departments have sounded red alert in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah after heavy rains lashed the Two Holy Cities.
(2025-11-18). Bihar Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM loses Balrampur seat by 389 votes. ummid.com Mohammad Adil Hasan of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has lost the Balrampur assembly seat of Bihar by just 389 votes, as per the final result announced by the Election Commission Friday.
(2025-11-18). Watch: Gen Z storm National Palace as anti-govt protests intensify. ummid.com A mild protest by Gen Z against drug violence and the security policies of the government Saturday turn into a massive uprising a day later as thousands of people marched to National Palace, asking President Claudia Sheinbaum to quit.
(2025-11-18). Iran positions itself as central bridge for China—Europe rail corridor. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's transport minister said progress on the strategic Marand—Cheshmeh-Soraya railway is accelerating, paving the way for a continuous China—Europe rail route that would place Iran at the heart of a major new transit corridor.
(2025-11-18). Manager says crew of Iran-seized oil tanker safe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The manager of the Talara oil tanker, seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf, confirmed that all 21 crew members are safe.
(2025-11-18). Distorting Lens of FPTP: Decoding The Bihar 2025 Mandate. ummid.com The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has once again exposed the deep structural distortions of India's First Past…
(2025-11-18). Special team to drive Ohlange Institute project. sanews.gov.za Special team to drive Ohlange Institute project | Following a visit to the historic Ohlange Institute with the family of Dr John Langalibalele Dube, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, on Monday announced that a Special Technical Construction team will be established to expedite the project's completion. | Macpherson was accompanied by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and KwaZulu-Natal National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Whip, Mzamo Billy. | The Ohlange Institute, founded by Dr Dube and his wife in 1901 and where former President…
(2025-11-18). Dangerous Crossroads: The EU Is Preparing for "New Big War Against Russia" ? Warning of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. globalresearch.ca European countries are not only sabotaging United States Donald Trump's efforts to resume negotiations with Moscow, but are also actively encouraging further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. In the end, besides the Ukrainians, it is the European Union that …
(2025-11-18). Imprisoned Palestinian leader Abdullah Barghouti subjected to torture and systematic abuse in occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
Imprisoned Palestinian leader Abdullah Barghouti — one of the leadership prisoners that the Zionist occupation regime has repeatedly refused to release — is being subjected to severe torture and abuse inside the occupation prisons. As Zionist politicians, including the infamous fascist Minister of Internal Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, in charge of the occupation prisons, further their …
(2025-11-18). Despite All Pressures, Hezbollah Clinging to Resistance: MP. english.almanar.com.lb Member of Hezbollah's Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Hasan Ezzidine stressed that the economic and financial pressures exerted on Lebanon aimed at complementing the military and security pressures, in a bid to stifle all those who support the resistance and its path. In a memorial service of martyr Mahmoud Merhion on his martyrdom anniversary, MP …
(2025-11-18). dtic, Univen to host an innovation workshop in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za dtic, Univen to host an innovation workshop in Limpopo | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with Vhembe District Municipality and the University of Venda, will on Thursday host an innovation workshop at the University of Venda in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. | The Vhembe Technical and Vocational Education and Training will also be part of hosting the workshop. | This is as part of the mandate to support the South African innovators from idea, development of prototypes, protection of intellectual property and commercialisation of innovation. | The workshop aims to unearth technol…
(2025-11-18). Funeral of 10 unidentified martyrs in Karaj. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The people of Karaj held a funeral procession for 10 unidentified martyrs who fell during the 1980-88 imposed Iraqi war. The remains of the 10 martyrs have been retrieved in the previous war zones on the shared border.
(2025-11-18). Mazandaran forests in stunning autumn colors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — In autumn, the forests of Mazandaran take on a dazzling array of colors, attracting tourists to northern Iran's scenic landscapes.
(2025-11-18). BRICS vs G7: Comparing 2026 GDP Growth Forecasts. infobrics.org The eleven BRICS nations are forecast to see average growth of 3.8% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026…
(2025-11-18). China Tells G7 To Abandon Cold War Mentality. popularresistance.org China asked the Group of Seven (G7) countries to abandon their Cold War mentality and ideological bias on Thursday, November 13, after they accused China of causing instability in the East Asian region. | The G7 should "take a clear grasp of the global trend, abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological bias and stop manipulating issues related to China," said Lin Jian, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while answering a question related to the allegations made by the G7. | On Wednesday, a joint statement issued after the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Niagara in Canada expressed suppor…
(2025-11-18). Trump Won't Rule Out Sending US Troops Into Venezuela. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that he wouldn't rule out sending American troops into Venezuela amid the US military buildup in the Caribbean and push toward a potential war to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "I don't rule out that. I don't rule out anything," the president told reporters in the Oval Office when asked …
(2025-11-18). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-18). Chinese premier won't meet Japan PM at G20: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet with the Japanese prime minister on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday at a regular press conference.
(2025-11-18). Pro-Iran camp reunites to form majority in Iraq parliament. newarab.com 
The announcement came after the electoral committee released the seat distribution from the 11 November general election, which showed that pro-Tehran parties have maintained or increased their share in the 329-seat parliament. | Leaders of the Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shia factions with varying l…
(2025-11-18). Amour Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM Bihar Chief Aktharul Iman vs Rest. ummid.com Akhtarul Iman, President of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the 2025 Bihar elections from the Amour Vidhan Sabha seat.
(2025-11-18). Red-billed gulls gather at Yitong River in Changchun. ecns.cn A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province.A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Luo Hao/For chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-18). Tragedy Strikes NEHU: Campus Guard's Reckless Drunken Drive. devdiscourse.com In a shocking turn of events, two students from North Eastern Hill University were critically injured after a drunken security guard rammed his vehicle into them. This tragic incident was reported near the university's gate number 2 on Monday evening.
(2025-11-18). Trump says doesn't rule out use of ground forces in Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump has said that he doesn't rule out a potential ground operation in Venezuela.
(2025-11-18). Insights | China has vast opportunities, says former Canadian MP. ecns.cn Jim Karygiannis, former member of the House of Commons of Canada, noted during an interview that he has visited China more than 50 times. He said China offers broad development opportunities and is expected to overtake the United States to become Canada's largest trading partner.
(2025-11-18). First winter rains soak makeshift Gaza tents. ecns.cn Palestinians cross a flooded street on donkey carts in the Al-Attar area of Mawasi, southern Gaza Strip, on Saturday, braving bitter cold and heavy rains that have swamped their tents.
(2025-11-18). Diplomatic Tempest: Japan-China Tensions at Boiling Point over Taiwan. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Japan has advised its citizens in China to adopt enhanced safety measures amid a growing dispute with China over remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Taiwan. Takaichi's comments have provoked the most serious diplomatic conflict in recent years.
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves Trump plan for Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an International Stabilization Force in Gaza that envisions a "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood.
(2025-11-18). Israel intensifies ground, air, naval attacks across Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Israeli forces have renewed their ground, aerial, and naval assaults on several areas across the Gaza Strip, targeting neighborhoods in Gaza City and Khan Younis despite a ceasefire.
(2025-11-18). UFAWUZ pickets Nestlé Zimbabwe demanding the company pay workers a living wage. peoplesdispatch.org On Nov. 14, Nestlé Zimbabwe workers, led by UFAWUZ, staged a peaceful picket demanding living wages and an end to unfair labor practices. The action follows a protracted wage dispute in which Nestlé refused to increase wages.
(2025-11-18). Comicomment: Toxic seeds yield dangerous fruit — Who is to blame? ecns.cn Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of Japan's armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-11-18). Traditional dishes delight visitors in Iran's Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — A festival in Mashhad celebrated the city's rich culinary heritage, offering residents a taste of traditional dishes prepared with authentic recipes.
(2025-11-18). India's GDP Growth Forecast one of the Highest Among BRICs, Check Full Details. infobrics.org International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised upwards India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent compared to its earlier estimate of 6.4 per cent on the back of strong growth…
(2025-11-17). Standing with trans people in an era of neoliberalism. greenleft.org.au Standing with trans people in an era of neoliberalism | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-18). 'Pelosi's Law': Why Democratic Leaders Think They're Winning By Losing. popularresistance.org With her legacy on prominent display, Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement couldn't have been better timed. When better to bid farewell to a historic party leader than during a bruising fight over a corner of the U.S. health care mess, where winning won't improve a single person's health care but will perpetuate trillions of dollars in subsidies for corporations? | There's not much to say about the content of the reported deal to end the government shutdown that Healing and Stealing hasn't already said. Several million people may no longer be able to buy coverage, which a huge portion of them won't use anyway,…
(2025-11-18). Ancient Jiaohe City: ark in the boundless desert. ecns.cn Nestled in Turpan in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Jiaohe Ruins, shaped like a willow leaf, has a history of over 2,000 years. In fact, the ancient Jiaohe city was originally built on a natural plateau between two rivers, but is now situated in a desert, making it the best-preserved, longest-lasting and largest relics of a clay-built city in the world.
(2025-11-18). SCO summit kicks off in Moscow. eng.belta.by A meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the member states of | the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has kicked off in Moscow. | Delegation leaders are first holding talks in a narrow format, followed…
(2025-11-18). Sooner or later, US will end aid to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Laura Loomer has never been subtle about her support for Israel. Just a few months ago, she
(2025-11-18). Samsung Users Report 'Unremovable' Israeli Bloatware Appcloud On Devices. popularresistance.org South Korean tech giant Samsung has come under fire after users flagged that its devices contained what cybersecurity experts are calling bloatware across multiple regions globally. | Bloatware is a pre-installed application that runs on a device's operating system. Initially, the software, AppCloud, was reported to be pre-installed in Samsung Galaxy A and M series phones across West Asia and North Africa. | But now, users from Europe and South Asia have reported that the bloatware also comes pre-installed on their devices, and is "unremovable". | Uninstalling bloatware requires root access, the highest level of…
(2025-11-18). Iran ready to cooperate on boosting safe transit routes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that his country is prepared to cooperate to develop independent and secure transit corridors.
(2025-11-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, November 18.
(2025-11-18). Belarus interested in increasing trade with Russia's Rostov Oblast. eng.belta.by Grodno Oblast traditionally builds tight and friendly mutual relations with all the regions of Russia regardless of their geographical location. On the whole, Russia is a key trade partner for Grodno Oblast.
(2025-11-18). Water Concerns Amidst Devotee Deluge at Sabarimala Temple. devdiscourse.com As Sabarimala sees a massive influx of pilgrims during its annual 'mandala-makaravilakku' pilgrimage season, significant concerns over water availability have emerged. Devotees queued for hours, raising complaints that prompted action from the temple administration.
(2025-11-18). Hedges Report: UN Members Complicit in Genocide. consortiumnews.com U.N. Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese discusses why, in her most recent report, she called out more than 60 nations for their collective-crime roles in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report After two years…
(2025-11-18). NewsX World: interview of 17 November 2025. gilbertdoctorow.com 18 November 2025 18 November 2025 Yesterday's morning news hour broadcast by NewsX World (India) allotted two Ukraine war related segments to me see 4.30 — 8.30 significance of the capture of settlements in Dnepropetrovsk and Kharkiv oblasts and 7.00 — 12.20 on importance of the possible confiscation of the Russian state assets being held …
(2025-11-18). Have your say on 2026 tax proposals. sanews.gov.za Have your say on 2026 tax proposals | National Treasury has encouraged taxpayers, tax practitioners and members of the public to submit technical tax proposals to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2026 Budget Review. | The technical tax proposals requested in this invitation must be limited to unintended anomalies, revenue leakages, loopholes and technical matters applicable to the current tax legislation that require correction. | "More substantive tax policy proposals and rate changes are dealt with through a different process, and hence this request does not apply to major tax policy proposals," Na…
(2025-11-18). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-18). This Week in Peoples' History, Nov 19—25, 2025. portside.org This Week in Peoples' History, Nov 19—25, 2025 |
(2025-11-18). Belarus' GDP 1.5% up in January-October. eng.belta.by The first evaluation of the gross domestic product in January-October 2025 has been completed. The GDP amounted to Br234.6 billion in current prices or 101.5% as against January-October 2024 in comparable prices.
(2025-11-18). Qeshm to host digital export development event. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The managing director of Qeshm Free Zone Organization said the island will host a Digital Export Development event known as "Q-Gate" on December 16—17, as part of a broader push to strengthen Iran's digital economy and expand technology-based exports.
(2025-11-18). Japan bears blame for worsening China ties. ecns.cn In response, Mao, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said on Monday that Takaichi's remarks "seriously contradict the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan".
(2025-11-18). What does it mean to be a libertarian? onlineopinion.com.au Bike-helmet rules, speech policing, safety mandates: harmless on their own, dangerous as a pattern. A warning against the slow erosion of adult freedom.
(2025-11-18). The Intel Scandal Behind Prince Andrew's Twisted Epstein Exploits. scheerpost.com In an interview with The Grayzone, author Andrew Lownie details shocking findings of his research into Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Describing Andrew as his "Super Bowl trophy," Epstein used the prince for intel, which he passed to foreign spy agencies. Lownie says further revelations threaten to "bury" the Royal Family.
(2025-11-18). Australians face new hurdles at Europe's borders: How to avoid costly entry mistakes before it's too late. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Food Stamps Are Back, but Millions Will Soon Lose Benefits Permanently. portside.org Food Stamps Are Back, but Millions Will Soon Lose Benefits Permanently |
(2025-11-18). Oman's new ambassador submits credentials to Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Yaarub bin Qahtan bin Nasser Albusaidi, the newly appointed ambassador of Oman, presented a copy of his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
(2025-11-18). Rasht summit gathers governors from 5 Caspian Sea states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Governors from 12 provinces across five Caspian Sea littoral countries gathered in Rasht for a summit themed "Caspian: Bridge for Friendship and Regional Development."
(2025-11-18). US scholar: China's 15th Five-Year Plan a blueprint for innovation, welfare, global engagement. ecns.cn In a recent analysis of China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), Denis Simon, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute and senior lecturer at Duke University, outlined four key pillars that will define the country's strategic direction for the coming five years.
(2025-11-18). Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists. Soran Rashid 
(2025-11-18). Iran, UAE to sign preliminary aviation agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — During the official visit of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization head to the UAE, a preliminary agreement is expected to be signed covering air navigation, flight safety, and joint research and development.
(2025-11-18). Counting Canines: A Call for Stray Dog Census in Delhi-NCR. devdiscourse.com Amid increasing dog bite incidents, experts stress the urgent need for a stray dog census in Delhi-NCR. Accurate data is crucial for the Animal Birth Control programme, governed by 2023 rules promising to manage stray canine populations through sterilisation and vaccination.
(2025-11-18). Hope Media Cup to promote Iran progress amid disinformation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The second edition of the Hope Media Cup has started in Tehran, with over 700 media professionals participating in a bid to highlight Iran's achievements, particularly in the face disinformation exercised by foes.
(2025-11-18). Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced death penalty. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Wazed, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled the country last August, was Monday November 17, 2025 sentenced death penalty.
(2025-11-18). 2025 Bihar Assembly to have 11 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com List of Muslim MLAs in Bihar 2025: The newly elected assembly in Bihar will have 11 Muslim MLAs, down by 8 as compared to their tally in the last assembly, the final results of the 2025 state elections announced Friday showed.
(2025-11-18). Liberals and News Corp in lock-step with interests of climate denying billionaires. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Jacinda Ardern: Why NZ's tiny group of hysterical haters can't face the facts. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Gerard Otto As you know, there's a tiny group of Dame Jacinda Ardern haters in New Zealand who are easily triggered by facts and the ongoing success of the former prime minister on the world stage. The tiny eeny weeny group is made to look bigger online by an automated army of fake…
(2025-11-18). Yi lacquerware gets a new lease of life. ecns.cn With a paintbrush in hand, Qumu Shiwu patiently draws unique patterns on a piece of lacquerware, freehand yet with unerring precision.
(2025-11-18). Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss Polesie development. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting to discuss the | development of the Pripyat Polesie districts and the implementation of | the corresponding program.
(2025-11-18). Chatbot unions: The dawn of AI marriages. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Confucius Institutes gain ground internationally. ecns.cn Students from the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi wear traditional Chinese attire during the "China-Benin Fashion Show" in Cotonou, Benin, on Nov 8.
(2025-11-18). Jokihat Election 2025 Results Live: Murshid Alam of AIMIM wins by over 28K votes. ummid.com Mohammad Murshid Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the Jokihat assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-18). Turchin: Belarus seeks to build strategic ties with Iran. eng.belta.by Belarus and Iran are actively cooperating on international platforms such as the SCO and BRICS. "We need to more actively utilize such international platforms for bilateral cooperation," the Belarusian prime minister noted.
(2025-11-18). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-11-18). Iran: Always ready for talks over its nuclear program but will not give in to bullying. peoplesdispatch.org Iran accused that, by relying on force to get its way, the US is forcing nations to strengthen their military capabilities, destroying ruled-based international order, and creating chaos.
(2025-11-18). Belarus calls for end of confrontation at OSCE PA meeting. eng.belta.by At the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Belarus has called for a rejection of confrontation and a return to the logic of mutual economic benefit.
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves Trump's Gaza"peace plan", green-lighting U.S.-Israeli control of Gaza's future. mondoweiss.net 
The UN Security Council voted in favor of Trump's "peace plan" for Gaza, effectively giving the U.S. and Israel the mandate to push forward their vision for Gaza's future – a future that, notably, features no consideration for what Palestinians want.
(2025-11-18). Kochadhaman Election 2025 Results Live: Sarwar Alam of AIMIM wins by 23K votes. ummid.com Md Sarwar Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar, has won from the Kochadhaman assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared Friday.
(2025-11-18). Maduro responds to Trump remarks about entering into talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, responded to statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of entering into talks.
(2025-11-18). At OSCE PA, Belarus voices readiness to initiate European security talks. eng.belta.by According to the Belarusian representative, the session's theme perfectly reflects the core challenge facing the OSCE, as the very possibility of respectful dialogue in Europe is now being called into question.
(2025-11-18). Venezuela's PSUV: CBBIs Formed Through More Than 235,000 Peoples Assemblies. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) said that a total of 235,722 assemblies were held in the streets throughout the country for the formation of the Bolivarian Integral Base Committees (CBBIs). The announcement was made during the party's weekly press conference. | In this regard, he noted that "today, we can say that the report that has arrived from all the states of Venezuela is extraordinary; all that remains are some forms that come from very far away, but we have already begun the process of transcription, evaluation, and processing of all the information." | He…
(2025-11-18). Iran prioritizes Caspian Sea states for strategic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran considers its Caspian neighbors a top priority for cooperation and regional development, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Caspian Sea.
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council approves U.S. proposal to deploy Gaza stabilization force. haaretz.com Resolution authorizes transitional authority and international stabilization force; Hamas rejects resolution, insists it will not disarm…
(2025-11-18). Iran beat Poland at 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran defeated Poland 55-11 at the 2025 Women's Kabaddi World Cup on Monday.
(2025-11-18). Court Filing Exposes 9/11 Coverup. globalresearch.ca This year's anniversary of 9/11 passed without mainstream mention. Almost two-and-a-half decades on, the media appears to have lost all interest in that fateful, world-changing day. | This is despite the April 2023 release of a bombshell court filing by the …
(2025-11-18). 42 Indian Pilgrims dead in Makkah-Madinah Highway bus accident. ummid.com As many as 42 Indians have been killed when a bus carrying the Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on Makkah-Madinah Highway early in the morning Monday November 17, 2025.
(2025-11-18). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-18). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Journey into Zhanjiang's Mangroves. ecns.cn China's mangroves—guardians of the coastline—purify seawater, break waves, and preserve biodiversity. At the southernmost tip of China's mainland, on the Leizhou Peninsula in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, stretches 7,228 hectares of mangrove forest. Here lies China's largest mangrove nature reserve—the Guangdong Zhanjiang National Mangrove Nature Reserve.
(2025-11-18). Trump U-turn: president urges GOP to release Epstein files. newarab.com 
Trump's post on his Truth Social came after House Speaker Mike Johnson said earlier that he believed a vote on releasing Justice Department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations that Trump had any connection to Epstein's abuse and trafficking of underage…
(2025-11-18). Olympic champion Fan retains table tennis men's title at China's National Games. ecns.cn Fan Zhendong of Shanghai competes with Lin Shidong of Hainan during the men's singles final match of table tennis at China's 15th National Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 16, 2025.
(2025-11-18). Jordan parliament passes law reinstating conscription. newarab.com 
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II in August announced the reinstatement of conscription ⚪ repealed in 1991 ⚪ to "prepare young men to be ready to serve the country and defend it". | The government then referred the low to parliament for a vote. | Following approval, it is now set to be ratified by the Senate and then sent to the king for approval. | The official Petra news agency…
(2025-11-18). China tackles N2O emissions, leading change. ecns.cn Thanks to a governance approach that combines pollution control with climate action, China has seen the growth rate of anthropogenic emissions of nitrous oxide level off and steadily decline since 2013.
(2025-11-18). Lithuania to decide on border regime with Belarus on 19 November. eng.belta.by The Lithuanian government will make a decision on the border regime with | Belarus on 19 November, taking into account the results of the border | agencies' talks between the two countries scheduled for 18 November.
(2025-11-18). A new UN resolution on Gaza opens the door to controversy: US welcomes it, Hamas rejects it. english.almanar.com.lb The UN Security Council voted in favor of a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which includes deploying an international force and a path to a Palestinian state. Thirteen members of the Council voted for the text, which US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz described as "historic and constructive." Russia and …
(2025-11-18). How the shutdown broke America's food chain — and what happens next. grist.org 
In a dramatic twist of political defections and contentious concessions, the longest-ever federal shutdown came to a close late last Wednesday as Congress finally managed to agree upon a deal to reopen the government. Government agencies are now beginning to resume operations, employees are returning to work, and federal payments are beginning to flow once again. | Experts say, though, that the shutdown has left behind fractures on the nation's food system that are only beginning to appear. These cracks will only widen with time as they join with all of the other major food and farming policy changes enacted b…
(2025-11-18). Tehran's 1st school equipped with solar panels opened in presence of S. Korean ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The first school equipped with solar panels was inaugurated in Tehran's District 12 on Monday. During the opening ceremony, it was announced that any school wishing to move towards installing solar panels will receive 50 percent support from the district municipality.
(2025-11-18). The UN Security Council Accepts US Plan for Gaza With Wariness. passblue.com 
The United Nations Security Council approved an American-led resolution endorsing and providing an international legal structure for the Trump administration's 21-point peace plan announced in late September that has entailed an initial phase of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that began on Oct. 10. China and Russia abstained in the Council vote on the …
(2025-11-18). Raghunathpur Election 2025 Results Live: Osama Shahab vs Rest. ummid.com Osama Shahab of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has won from the Raghunathpur assembly seat of Bihar, according to the Final Result announced by the Election Commission of India.
(2025-11-18). Ecuador: Clear Response From The People To The Fascist Noboa. popularresistance.org The results of the popular consultation and referendum in Ecuador, held this Sunday, gave a clear advantage to the "No" option on the four key questions promoted by the government of US backed President Daniel Noboa, in a day characterized by high citizen participation. The initiatives promoted by President Noboa, supposedly focused on "protecting national sovereignty". | According to data from the National Electoral Council (CNE), with more than 90% of the votes counted, the "No" vote exceeds 52% of the votes. This rejection is concentrated on the proposals to allow the installation of foreign military bases, el…
(2025-11-18). Live Updates: Bihar Election 2025 Final Results. ummid.com The BJP-JD (U) led NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 winning a total of 202 seats, as per the final results announced by the Poll Panel Friday.
(2025-11-18). Iran deepens scientific ties with China through new ocean research pact. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Science has signed a cooperation agreement with the Second Institute of Oceanography of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, aiming to expand joint research in deep-sea studies under the framework of Iran's BRICS membership.
(2025-11-18). From UNESCO to GEM, Egypt hides a dark side to grand archaeology. newarab.com 
Egypt's one-billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened beside the Pyramids of Giza this month with an air of triumph: drone light shows, televised dignitaries, and costumed performers re-enacting antiquity. The staging felt closer to a masquerade—ancient Egypt rendered as costume drama, scored to a European-style orchestra with little to do with either the ancient or the contemporary nation. | The museum is indeed an accomplishment; its scale is impressive and its displays are fitting for the antiquities they house. However, beneath the spectacle, a more troubling arithmetic hides in plain sight. | T…
(2025-11-18). Anzali-Astara fastest, most cost-effective route to Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Governor of Gilan highlighted the province's maritime and land transport capacities, emphasizing that the route through Bandar Anzali and Astara is the fastest and most cost-effective path for transferring goods to Russia.
(2025-11-18). British families eat significantly larger variety of foods since 1940. ummid.com New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940.
(2025-11-18). Japan's no longer ambiguous stance on Taiwan. asiatimes.com 
Against the backdrop of rising threats, Japan has gradually remilitarized its self-defense forces (JSDF) to prepare for sudden contingencies. Meanwhile, after several decades of stagnation, Taiwan is taking its defense seriously. This comes as China's military grows its own capabilities, which could be used against the self-governing island in the future. On November 7, Japanese …
(2025-11-18). Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2025-11-18). Sovereign wealth funds key to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za Sovereign wealth funds key to Africa's development | Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have the potential to help bridge the continent's infrastructure financing gap, enabling industrialisation, infrastructure expansion and social development, says Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo. | With Sub-Saharan African countries only allocating 3.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to infrastructure annually, it falls short of the 7.1% required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | SDGs are aimed at tackling a wide range of global issues, including those related to poverty, health, education, water and…
(2025-11-18). Iran attending D-8 Health Experts meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Sajjad Razavi is representing the country at the first Meeting of D-8 Health Experts, being held in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17 and 18.
(2025-11-18). Iran's women's futsal defeat New Zealand in friendly. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated New Zealand 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines.
(2025-11-18). Report: Trinidad Tobago Army Kept in Dark on US Southern Command Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "These exercises start tomorrow, and we haven't r…
(2025-11-18). MAZ, Rostov Oblast governor discuss machinery supplies. eng.belta.by "We very much hope that Minsk Automobile Plant will contribute substantially to this renewal," emphasized Yury Slyusar.
(2025-11-18). Patrick Lawrence: The Knesset and the 'Post—9/11 Method'. scheerpost.com National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Mishmar Leumi. ◊û◊©◊ò◊®◊™ ◊ô◊©◊®◊ê◊ú-◊ú◊©◊õ◊™ ◊í◊ô◊ï◊°, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Pl…
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council Gives US 'Mandate' Over Palestine. consortiumnews.com The council endorsed Donald Trump's neo-colonial governing board over a territory that he said should be depopulated to make way for his resort fantasy to be built on the bones of the victims of Israel's genocide, reports Joe Lauria. This…
(2025-11-18). The Matrix Is Talking to the Matrix: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Replacing Human Thought. globalresearch.ca There was a time when people spoke in their own words — clumsy, passionate, and alive. We debated. We contradicted one another.
(2025-11-18). Iraq discusses seeking six-month waiver of US Lukoil sanctions. newarab.com 
(2025-11-18). Ukrainian forces attack 2 thermal power plants in the DPR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Ukrainian forces attacked two thermal power plants in the DPR region, the head of DPR says.
(2025-11-18). Chinese PLA Navy's amphibious assault ship 'Sichuan' completes first sea trial. ecns.cn China's largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, the CNS Sichuan, completed its first navigation test and returned to the shipyard dock at around 5 p.m. on Sunday after a three-day mission.
(2025-11-18). Golshadnezhad aims for more success in upcoming events. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian karate athlete Atousa Golshadnezhad, who won a gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) last week, is looking to achieve further success in upcoming competitions.
(2025-11-18). TNPA, uMhlathuze renew port—city pact to fast-track major development projects. sanews.gov.za TNPA, uMhlathuze renew port—city pact to fast-track major development projects | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the City of uMhlathuze have renewed their cooperation agreement to accelerate key infrastructure and economic development projects in Richards Bay, reaffirming a strategic partnership that has driven major improvements in port-city operations since 2018. | Signed on Monday, the new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) strengthens executive-level collaboration between the two entities and formalises mechanisms for coordinated project delivery, dispute resolution and joint fundi…
(2025-11-18). Baisi Election 2025 Results Live: Ghulam Sarwar of AIMIM wins by 27,251 votes. ummid.com Ghulam Sarwar of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has won from the Baisi assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-18). South Lebanon: Municipal Worker Martyred in Israeli Strike in New Ceasefire Violation. english.almanar.com.lb A Lebanese municipal worker was martyred on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on south Lebanon, in anew violation of the ceasefire that ended the brutal Israeli war on Lebanon in late 2024. Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike on a Rapid vehicle in the southern town of Bint Jbeil. Lebanese Health Ministry announced that …
(2025-11-18). Dafineh museum group unveils book on new art collection. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A book titled Art Depictions was unveiled on Monday during a ceremony at the Dafineh museum complex attended by academics, cultural officials and art researchers.
(2025-11-18). UN warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding squeeze. newarab.com 
The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations In its 2026 Global Outlook, the Rome-based WFP said 318 million people were expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse next year, more than double the number in 2019. | But shrinking humanitarian funding means the WFP only pl…
(2025-11-18). Beijing hit by freezing wind. ecns.cn Visitors walk in freezing wind at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025.Visitors take photos of the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025. [Photo by Jiang Dong/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-18). UN Security Council votes for international force for Gaza. newarab.com 
The There were 13 votes in favour of the text, which US President Trump claimed would lead to "further Peace all over the World," with only Russia and China abstaining ⚪ but no vetoes. | Trump posted on social media that the…
(2025-11-18). South Africa calls Palestinian refugee flight a 'clearly orchestrated operation'. tehrantimes.com South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday that the arrival in Johannesburg last week of a plane carrying Palestinian refugees was a "clearly orchestrated operation" to displace Palestinians, Anadolu reported Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). Belarusian industry minister on working trip to China. eng.belta.by Belarusian Industry Minister Andrei Kuznetsov is on a working trip to the People's Republic of China on 17-20 November.
(2025-11-18). Allegations of Electoral Manipulation in Bihar's Political Landscape. devdiscourse.com Prashant Kishor, leader of the Jan Suraaj Party, alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) partially secured electoral success by distributing Rs 10,000 to numerous beneficiaries before the state assembly elections.
(2025-11-18). India, Eurasia to Meet Every Quarter to Fast-Track FTA, Ease Market Barriers. infobrics.org The push seeks to secure market access and hasten FTA talks as global trade shifts and firms seek stability…
(2025-11-18). Belarus' State Border Committee: Over 500 cars are waiting to enter Poland. eng.belta.by More than 500 cars are waiting at the border to enter Poland, the State Border Committee told BelTA.
(2025-11-18). Palestinian Factions Denounce UN Resolution as Trusteeship for Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Hamas issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the US-drafted UN Security Council resolution adopted the previous night. The group asserted that the resolution "fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands and rights of the Palestinian people, particularly in the Gaza Strip." The statement continued, "It imposes a mechanism to achieve the occupation's objectives, which …
(2025-11-18). AI without borders: how nations compete for data power. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In the twenty-first century, power is no longer measured by land, oil, or military strength. It is calculated by data. Nations that once competed for natural resources are now locked in a new race, one defined by algorithms, computing capacity, and the ability to transform information into strategic advantage.
(2025-11-18). Payment system, food security, direct flights. What Belarus offers its SCO partners. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined initiatives that Belarus proposes to implement within the SCO framework as he spoke at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2025-11-18). Mechanical Mikey and the Theater of War. scheerpost.com 2023 Veterans-Day-Parade. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sebastian Rothwyn), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Edward Curtin / Original to ScheerPost | If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood/Come gurgling from the froth-corrupted lungs . . . . My friend, you would no…
(2025-11-18). Manufactured 'Hat Movement' Rage Distracts Mexico's Working Youth. popularresistance.org The clashes in Mexico City's Zócalo were dramatic, a spectacle of generational fury broadcast around the world. Thousands of young Mexicans, many sporting the wide-brimmed straw hats that have become a defiant symbol, marched under the banner of the so-called 15N "Hat Movement." | Triggered by the assassination of opposition mayor Carlos Manzo, the demonstration quickly became a furious call for President Claudia Sheinbaum's resignation, complete with skirmishes against police and the unexpected sight of the One Piece pirate flag flying high above the turmoil. | For many observers outside of Mexico, this looked l…
(2025-11-18). Lukashenko congratulates Latvians on Day of Proclamation of Republic of Latvia. eng.belta.by The president expressed confidence that, despite attempts by some politicians to forcibly restrict Belarusian-Latvian humanitarian contacts, the two nations will be able to overcome any difficulties.
(2025-11-18). Canberra sidesteps transparency by leaving thousands of visas off the books. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Trump indicates approval for Saudi F-35 sale ahead of MBS White House visit. tehrantimes.com In a major policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday his administration's intention to approve the sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, just one day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrival at the White House.
(2025-11-18). Pezeshkian congratulates Iran student team on RoboCup victory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The President congratulated Iran's top students on winning the gold medal at the 8th RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025.
(2025-11-18). People-centered outlook applauded. ecns.cn "The essence of Chinese governance is sharing — sharing development opportunities with Africa and with the world. Working hand in hand with Africa to build a shared future is exactly what Africans are looking for."
(2025-11-18). Belarus, Lithuania discuss ways to combat illegal migration, smuggling. eng.belta.by A working meeting took place between the deputy chief border commissioners of Belarus and Lithuania at Lithuania's Lavoriškės checkpoint on 18 November.
(2025-11-18). Men's handball lose to the UAE: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's handball team lost to the UAE 28-25 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.
(2025-11-18). Ecuador: President Noboa's Referendum Defeated, Overwhelming 'No' to Constituent Assembly and US Military Bases. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( According to Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE), with 96% of polling stations counted, the call for a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution was rejected by 61.58% of voters. Of the four questions, this one had the highest rejection rate nationwide. | The proposal to instal…
(2025-11-18). Iran attaches great importance to its ties with Belarus: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Tehran-Minsk political relations are at a high level, adding that Iran attaches great importance to developing relations with Belarus.
(2025-11-18). Belarus, Turkmenistan discuss current state of bilateral cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov has held a telephone conversation with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
(2025-11-18). Cricket Rivals Gear Up: Ashes Series 2025-26 Sparks Bowling Showdown. devdiscourse.com The Ashes series is set to ignite with fierce competition as key players Mark Wood and Cameron Green make their return to the cricket field.
(2025-11-18). International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture 2025 opens at Jamia Millia. ummid.com The 7th International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture (ICIAA 2025), organized by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, commenced on the 11th of November, 2025 marking the National Education Day.
(2025-11-18). ICT minister taking part in WTDC-25. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, is participating in the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), from 17 to 28 November 2025.
(2025-11-18). Tehran, Niamey vow to expand ties in FMs call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Niger to discuss and exchange views on bilateral relations.
(2025-11-18). Iran can serve as Caspian Sea tourism hub: Minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Iran, with its rich cultural and historical heritage, has the potential to become the hub of tourism and handicrafts in the Caspian Sea region, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri.
(2025-11-18). Belarusian Hralko wins high jump silver at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. eng.belta.by Belarusian athlete Raman Hralko has claimed Belarus' second medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Japan.
(2025-11-18). China's neutron instrument for microscopic structure and dynamics observation passes acceptance review. ecns.cn China's first high-energy direct-geometry inelastic neutron-scattering time-of-flight spectrometer, an instrument used to observe the structural and dynamic properties of matter at the microscopic level, has passed its official acceptance review, according to its developer, Sun Yat-sen University, on Sunday.
(2025-11-18). Ticiana Kobel Steps Down from RHI Magnesita India Board Amid New Role Conflict. devdiscourse.com Ticiana Kobel has announced her resignation from the Board of Directors at RHI Magnesita India, citing a conflict of interest due to her new position on the Supervisory Board of the parent company, RHI Magnesita GmbH.
(2025-11-18). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-11-18). Overseas leaders sing praises of China's opening-up. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session, convened in Beijing in October, adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2025-11-18). US-Saudi defense treaty would be a strategic mistake. asiatimes.com 
Here we go again. Just when American foreign policy seemed to be inching toward a long-overdue recognition that the United States cannot and should not serve as the perpetual security guarantor for every regime in the Middle East, Washington is reportedly finalizing a sweeping defense pact with Saudi Arabia that would make the kingdom the …
(2025-11-18). Iran eyes stronger foothold in Iraqi market with $20b trade goal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to expand its commercial presence in Iraq, with the Iran—Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce outlining a three-year target to raise bilateral exchanges to $20 billion, driven by Iran's capacity to supply a broad range of consumer goods, food products and industrial materials.
(2025-11-18). Asaduddin Owaisi's formula to stop BJP in Bihar sparks buzz. ummid.com A day after 2025 Assembly election results, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of Asaduddin Owaisi has proposed a formula to stop the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming a government in Bihar.
(2025-11-18). Exploring G20 Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. ecns.cn South Africa held a media briefing at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg to provide an update on preparations for the G20 Leaders' Summit on Monday. The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for Nov. 22 and 23 in Johannesburg.
(2025-11-18). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-18). Pro-Palestinian activists to launch new mission toward Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Pro-Palestinian activists are preparing to launch a new "Sumud Fleet," organizing both land and maritime convoys aimed at reaching the Gaza Strip in a renewed effort to break the blockade and deliver support to Palestinians.
(2025-11-18). Sussan Ley says Coalition has always been committed to Net Zero renewables. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Rallying for Justice: Naga Community Seeks Swift Action in Brutal Murder Case. devdiscourse.com In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands assembled at Police Headquarters in Kohima, Nagaland, calling for the harshest consequences against those implicated in the murder of a 22-year-old woman on October 24.
(2025-11-18). AlUla's Maraya Concert Hall is world's largest mirrored structure. ummid.com The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world's largest mirrored building to date.
(2025-11-18). Shabana Mahmood thinks being called a Paki qualifies her to deport Brown people. thecanary.co Shabana Mahmood has gone to even greater lengths to justify her abhorrent asylum reforms. Just yesterday, the Home Office briefed that the government could go ahead with plans to 'seize' jewellery and other valuables from asylum seekers. Don't worry, as ____ing grim as that sounds, they've assured us that they won't 'seize' sentimental jewellery. I […] | By
(2025-11-18). Iran to host de-escalation meeting btw Pakistan, Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — Pakistani media have reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran will host a regional meeting next month aimed at de-escalation between Pakistan and the Afghanistan's Taliban.
(2025-11-18). Ecuadorian people deal a crushing blow to neoliberalism in Noboa's referendum. peoplesdispatch.org The government has suffered a harsh and resounding defeat to its political and economic plans. In this article, we present the results and offer some explanations for the outcome of November 16.
(2025-11-18). UNSC adopts draft resolution on Trump's Gaza "peace plan" peoplesdispatch.org The proposal, which undermines the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, was already endorsed by Arab and Islamic governments known for their allegiance to the United States, including the Palestinian Authority.
(2025-11-18). Fresh Israeli strikes reported in Gaza as UN backs US peace plan. newarab.com 
Palestinian media reported fresh strikes in Gaza overnight as the Airstrikes were reported in Gaza City and eastern Khan Younis in the south of the territory, although no casualties have been reported. | Israel has violated the ceasefire on almost a daily basis since it came into force on 10 October, killing 266 people…
(2025-11-18). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-11-18). Migrant workers behind Riyadh metro subjected to decade of abuse. newarab.com 
(2025-11-18). Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam back in jail. ummid.com Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sent to jail after they were pronounced guilty by Rampur Court.
(2025-11-18). New or Resale: Which Home is Right for You? ummid.com Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value.
(2025-11-18). Delhi Blast: Suspicion First, Evidence Later. ummid.com This phenomenon is not new. It is the natural extension of a decade-long drift where Muslims in India have not just been blamed for crimes they did not commit, but targeted for simply existing within a landscape where trust has become communal and suspicion automatic.
(2025-11-18). Turkey: black box analysis of cargo plane crash will take months. newarab.com 
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Monday it would take at least two months to reach initial findings and analyse the black box of a Turkish cargo plane that The C-130 cargo aircraft had left
(2025-11-18). Iran's President sends written message to Saudi Crown Prince. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — A written message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman was delivered to the Saudi Interior Minister during a meeting in Riyadh.
(2025-11-18). Chinese emergency humanitarian supplies arrive in Cuba. ecns.cn (ECNS) — A shipment of emergency humanitarian supplies donated by China arrived in Havana on Sunday night. Aracelys Cardoso, vice minister of Cuba's Ministry of Domestic Trade, Deborah Rivas, vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Chinese Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin attended the handover ceremony. | Cardoso expressed gratitude for the assistance and China's long-term support. She said the supplies will improve living conditions for disaster-affected residents and support Cuba's post-disaster reconstruction efforts. China's gesture once again demonstrates its consistent support for…
(2025-11-18). Why two tiny mountain peaks became one of the internet's most famous images. |
(2025-11-18). Brazil buying NATO military scrap. strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-18). Insights | China's wisdom and experience beneficial to digital heritage preservation: ICOMOS International Scientific Committee representative. ecns.cn
(2025-11-18). CPJ, partners call on UN Working Group to issue opinion on imprisoned Russian journalist. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Over 100 issues, Quarterly Essay has generated news, controversy — and the occasional explosive scene. |
(2025-11-18). Retailers are quietly changing their return policies — here's why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday. |
(2025-11-18). A global publishing scam assisted by AI has targeted Australia. Here are 5 tips to avoid scammers. |
(2025-11-18). I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help — here's the science behind the FDA's decision to remove warnings. |
(2025-11-18). Myanmar junta hits AAMIJ News with election law charges, holds journalist in prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Ex Machina: could "superintelligence" challenge the idea of creativity as a uniquely human activity? |
(2025-11-18). Slavery's brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War ‚àí and is being whitewashed today by the White House. |
(2025-11-18). Don't let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner. |
(2025-11-18). Molecule: what's in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill? |
(2025-11-18). Bamako is under pressure, not under siege: the difference and why it matters. |
(2025-11-18). Trump's proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs. |
(2025-11-18). What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives. |
(2025-11-18). Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier — so why isn't it replacing fossil fuels faster? |
(2025-11-18). As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes. |
(2025-11-18). Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here. |
(2025-11-18). Walking through the North York Moors National Park — a place of adventure, conservation and healing. |
(2025-11-18). Insights | China a key supporter for global development and global youths hope to build bridges of cooperation: UNIDO expert representative. ecns.cn
(2025-11-18). China upholds harsh 7-year prison sentence for journalist Dong Yuyu on spy charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths — or none — develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that. |
(2025-11-18). Which policies would face the chopping block under the Coalition's retreat from net zero? |
(2025-11-18). When fake data is a good thing — how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems. |
(2025-11-18). Black student unions are under pressure — here's what they do and how they help Black students find community. |
(2025-11-18). How much CO2 does your flight really produce? How to know if carbon footprint claims are accurate. |
(2025-11-18). Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone targeted an excavator in the town of Blida with a bomb, causing it to catch fire completely. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-18). What Is Really Happening in Venezuela? US Attacks and Economic Situation Explained. scheerpost.com
(2025-11-18). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes a Rapid vehicle in the town of Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-18). Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows — and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it. |
(2025-11-18). Why it's so hard to know what Jane Austen thought about slavery. |
(2025-11-18). SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted — causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development. |
(2025-11-18). How fashion designer Paul McCann reimagines the Indigenous debutante ball. |
(2025-11-18). UK plans for pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax could make the system fairer — or provoke a fierce backlash. |
(2025-11-18). Israeli journalist faces threats after reporting alleged sexual abuse of prisoner. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging — a geriatrician explains how they can start planning. |
(2025-11-18). How Victoria's new crime-reduction unit can help tackle its youth crime problem. |
(2025-11-18). Don't stress out about overeating during the holidays — a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won't harm your overall health. |
(2025-11-18). Israeli warplanes launch series of air strikes targeting eastern Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-18). Belarus court sentences 4 journalists to years of house arrest. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea — an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market. |
(2025-11-18). Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families. |
(2025-11-18). CPJ calls on Tunisian authorities to end harassment of jailed commentator Sonia Dahmani. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-18). Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations ‚àí attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work. |
(2025-11-18). The three big reasons why Mozambique is not adapting to climate change and what needs to be done. |
(2025-11-18). Green Left Show US socialist says Zohran Mamdani's win shows people are hungry for real change. greenleft.org.au
(2025-11-18). Politics with Michelle Grattan: Liberal Andrew McLachlan on why he'll still promote net zero. |
(2025-11-18). Florida's new open carry ruling combines with 'stand your ground' to create new freedoms — and new dangers. |
(2025-11-18). Babo: the Netflix documentary forcing Germany to confront race, class and the cost of fame. |
(2025-11-18). They don't want the truth, because the truth breaks down the wall of lies: Lavrov censored by Corriere della Sera. strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-18). White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide. |
(2025-11-18). What do AFL recruiters actually look for in potential draftees? |
(2025-11-18). Why people trust influencers more than brands — and what that means for the future of . |
(2025-11-18). Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too. |
(2025-11-18). Islamic Jihad: We reject the American resolution adopted by the Security Council because it constitutes international trusteeship over the Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-18). Latest graft scandal in Ukraine won't worry Zelensky. Who needs a 100 million bucks? strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-18). Islamic Jihad: Our people's right to resist the occupation is guaranteed by international law, and the weapons of resistance constitute a guarantee of this right. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-18). Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays — and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration. |
(2025-11-18). If evolution is real, then why isn't it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving. |
(2025-11-18). Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold. |
(2025-11-18). Sheinbaum denuncia operación organizada para proyectar imagen de represión en México. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que los incidentes violentos ocurridos durante las marchas del sábado en el centro de la Ciudad de México formaron parte de una "operación organizada" con el objetivo específico de provocar a la policía, generar enfrentamientos y proyectar internacionalmente la idea de que en el país existe represión contra los jóvenes.
(2025-11-18). Díaz-Canel preside acto por 20 aniversario del discurso de Fidel en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Díaz-Canel, este lunes tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana el acto por los veinte años del discurso de Fidel en ese recinto, donde entonces recordó el aniversario 60 de su ingreso al centro de altos estudios. La conmemoración contó con la presencia del Comandante del Ejército Rebelde, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
(2025-11-18). Científicos identifican en la Antártida el hielo y aire más antiguos de la Tierra: Seis millones de años. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences identificó en la Antártida las muestras de hielo y aire más antiguas de la Tierra, con una antigàºedad aproximada de seis millones de años. Las minúsculas burbujas de aire selladas dentro del núcleo de hielo ofrecen una visión excepcional de cómo era la atmósfera terrestre en el pasado remoto.
(2025-11-18). FIHAV 2025: Inteligencia artificial para transformar el presente y diseñar el futuro (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu En declaraciones exclusivas a Cubadebate, la viceministra de Comunicaciones, Aylin Febles, confirmó que FIHAV 2025 contará con un pabellón exclusivo de IA que exhibirá más de 70 soluciones nacionales. Estas innovaciones, desarrolladas por universidades y MiPYMES cubanas, buscan potenciar las alianzas comerciales y crear una experiencia personalizada para los inversores.
(2025-11-18). Díaz-Canel preside acto por 20 aniversario del discurso de Fidel en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Díaz-Canel, este lunes tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana el acto por los veinte años del discurso de Fidel en ese recinto, donde entonces recordó el aniversario 60 de su ingreso al centro de altos estudios. La conmemoración contó con la presencia del Comandante del Ejército Rebelde, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
(2025-11-18). Científicos identifican en la Antártida el hielo y aire más antiguos de la Tierra: Seis millones de años. cubadebate.cu Un estudio de Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences identificó en la Antártida las muestras de hielo y aire más antiguas de la Tierra, con una antigàºedad aproximada de seis millones de años. Las minúsculas burbujas de aire selladas dentro del núcleo de hielo ofrecen una visión excepcional de cómo era la atmósfera terrestre en el pasado remoto.
(2025-11-18). Sheinbaum denuncia operación organizada para proyectar imagen de represión en México. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que los incidentes violentos ocurridos durante las marchas del sábado en el centro de la Ciudad de México formaron parte de una "operación organizada" con el objetivo específico de provocar a la policía, generar enfrentamientos y proyectar internacionalmente la idea de que en el país existe represión contra los jóvenes.
(2025-11-18). Bruxelles sta tentando di indebitare l'Europa per sostenere Zelensky. strategic-culture.su àà sorprendente come i governi europei sembrino incapaci di uscire dall'Ucraina. | Segue nostro L'Unione Europea si trova di fronte a un dilemma. Insiste, contro ogni logica, nel continuare a sostenere e finanziare il regime di Zelensky. Tuttavia, non sa più come continuare a farlo. | Dal 2022, le autorità europee a Bruxelles hanno discusso della possibilità di confiscare i beni russi per finanziare l'Ucraina con lo slogan "ricost…
(2025-11-18). Brasile tra multipolarismo, ecologia e urgenza di rimediare alle disuguaglianze interne. strategic-culture.su Contraddizioni sociali che a quasi un quarto di secolo dalla prima elezione di Lula presidente si presentano come plateali contraddizioni di un agire politico che, nonostante le dichiarate preoccupazioni per tale realtà e la più volte manifestata intenzione di cercare di risolvere i tanti problemi, pur in un generale quadro di miglioramento contenuto ma sostanziale delle condizioni di vita delle classi più disagiate, non pare riuscire a rispondere con la celerità necessaria e con l'incisività attesa alle risposte impellenti e tambureggianti dei cittadini, massimamente quelli meno abbienti.
(2025-11-18). Cuba entre los cinco equipos con boleto directo para el béisbol en Santo Domingo 2026. cubadebate.cu El Comité Ejecutivo de la Confederación Panamericana de Béisbol (Copabe) ha otorgado cinco clasificaciones directas para el torneo de béisbol en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Esta decisión se tomó tras evaluar el ranking mundial establecido por la Confederación Mundial de Béisbol-Sóftbol (WBSC).
(2025-11-18). Trump Says US 'May Be Having Discussions' With Venezuela's Maduro. popularresistance.org President Trump said on Sunday that the US "may be having discussions" with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, suggesting his administration has not entirely cut off diplomacy with Caracas as previous reports have said. | Trump made the comments when asked about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that the State Department would be designating the so-called Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of the Suns, as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization," though the group doesn't actually exist. | The term "Cartel of the Suns" was first used in the 1990s, before Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, came to power, to des…
(2025-11-18). Climate commitments crumble as ANZ and Westpac bankroll new fossil projects. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-18). Noviembre y la obsesión por asesinar a nuestro Jefe. cubadebate.cu Esta gente no descansaban ni dejaban descansar… año tras año, una y otra vez… Noviembre 1960… Un plan fraguado por la CIA contra la vida de nuestro Comandante en jefe, fue abortado al capturarse a los contrarrevolucionarios Armando Cubría Ramos y Mario Tauler Sague, quienes se habían infiltrado por Punta de Hicacos, provincia de Matanzas, procedentes de la Florida, en cumplimiento de órdenes del agente de la CIA Eladio del Valle Gutiérrez.
(2025-11-18). Noviembre y la obsesión por asesinar a nuestro Jefe. cubadebate.cu Esta gente no descansaban ni dejaban descansar… año tras año, una y otra vez… Noviembre 1960… Un plan fraguado por la CIA contra la vida de nuestro Comandante en jefe, fue abortado al capturarse a los contrarrevolucionarios Armando Cubría Ramos y Mario Tauler Sague, quienes se habían infiltrado por Punta de Hicacos, provincia de Matanzas, procedentes de la Florida, en cumplimiento de órdenes del agente de la CIA Eladio del Valle Gutiérrez.
(2025-11-18). Trump Considers Direct Negotiation With Venezuela as Mexico Pledges Help. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Hours after the US State Department designated the alleged Cartel de los Soles as a "terrorist organization," which will take effect on November 24, a repor…
(2025-11-17). Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on 20 November, officials say. newarab.com 
Leaders of ethnically-split Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides will meet at the residence of the envoy to the Erhurman, a centre-left moderate, won by a landslid…
(2025-11-17). Tomgram: William D. Hartung and Ashley Gate, A New Gold(en) Mine for Arms Contractors. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Donald Trump remains a mystery man of some eerie sort. After all, just ask yourself, why in the world did he only recently announce that this country was going to "immediately" resume nuclear testing, not having tested a …
(2025-11-17). South Carolina Anti-Abortion Bill Would Also Ban Popular Contraceptives. truthout.org A bill up for consideration in South Carolina's GOP-dominant state legislature would ban abortion outright and implement major restrictions on contraceptives. South Carolina already has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, banning the procedure after a supposed embryonic "heartbeat" is detected, usually after around six weeks of pregnancy. The law allows abortions up to… |
(2025-11-17). Dubai Air Show opens as local airlines likely seek more jets. newarab.com 
(2025-11-17). Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains. sanews.gov.za Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent. | In a statement, the department said large parts of Gauteng have already been affected by flash floods due to the current heavy rainfall. | Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid walking, driving or attempting to cross bridges in areas with high water levels or heavy water current. | "A…
(2025-11-17). UK's sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees? aljazeera.com Britain to announce proposals on asylum with refugees facing longer waits and possible return to their countries.
(2025-11-17). Samoan PM back home as journalist alleges assault outside his residence. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand. La'aulialemalietoa departed Apia for Auckland on a private jet just days after being sworn in as Samoa's eighth prime minister on September 16. The Samoan government had previously said he was expected to return…
(2025-11-17). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's UN Ploy. consortiumnews.com The U.S. administration's efforts behind an Israel-crafted resolution is American imperialism masquerading as a peace process. By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares Common Dreams The Trump administration is pushing an Israeli-crafted resolution at the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) this week aimed at…
(2025-11-17). Divine Rush: Begin of Lord Ayyappa's Annual Pilgrimage. devdiscourse.com Early on Monday, a large number of devotees converged at the Lord Ayyappa Temple, marking the auspicious start of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
(2025-11-17). Republic campaign reignited by evidence of royal involvement in Whitlam sacking. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). Multiple Chinese departments warn citizens about travel and study in Japan amid security concerns. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese government departments issued alerts advising Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, citing a deteriorating security environment and rising risks to personal safety.
(2025-11-17). Indonesia drains Danantara to keep a flagging Garuda flying. asiatimes.com 
State fund Danantara's decision to inject more than 23 trillion rupiah (US$1.37 billion) into Garuda Indonesia has been framed in official statements as a forward-looking intervention meant to stabilize a national carrier and protect aviation sovereignty. The narrative is polished and familiar. Indonesia presents the move as safeguarding a strategic national asset, yet behind the …
(2025-11-17). Central Bank of the UAE Hosts Cybersecurity Seminar for BRICS Central Banks. infobrics.org In a move to strengthen global cyber protection and safeguard financial stability, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) hosted the Cybersecurity Seminar and the 2nd Cybersecurity Drill for BRICS Central Banks…
(2025-11-17). Outrage as Netanyahu says government will oversee Oct. 7 probe. newarab.com 
After repeated delays, Israel's government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the But questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Israel has traditionally appointed…
(2025-11-17). UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Placing Gaza Under Control of US-Led Board. news.antiwar.com The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a US-proposed resolution that places Gaza under the control of a US-led body, dubbed the "Board of Peace," for at least two years and authorizes the deployment of an international force to the Palestinian territory that will operate under the watch of the US military. The 15-member Security …
(2025-11-17). Headlines for November 17, 2025. democracynow.org Bangladesh Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death, Israeli Forces Kill at Least 3 Palestinians Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, U.N. Security Council to Vote Today on U.S. Proposal to Establish International Stabilization Force in Gaza, Trump Open to Talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Tens of Thousands March Outside COP30 Demanding Climate Action, Protests Erupt After Trump Admin Targets Charlotte, North Carolina, for Mass Deportation Campaign, Trump Calls on House GOP to Approve Discharge Petition Compelling DOJ to Release Epstein Files, New Prosecutor Takes Over Georgia Election Int…
(2025-11-17). US Plans for Indefinite Division of Gaza, Leaving Palestinian Side in Ruins. truthout.org The U.S. and other world powers are reportedly preparing for an indefinite division of Gaza along the Israeli-occupied yellow line, as the U.S.'s plans falter and millions of Palestinians are set to pay the price. Currently, under the ceasefire agreement that Israel is repeatedly violating, all of the Palestinians in Gaza have been forced into a small zone adjacent to the sea. |
(2025-11-17). Is the Saudi wealth fund preparing to bid for Warner Bros. newarab.com 
Online rumours are swirling that A bid would pit it against
(2025-11-17). Is Donald Trump the "Fidei Defensor" for Christians? globalresearch.ca I actually thought there might be some good news coming out of the Donald Trump White House but it turns out that I was likely mistaken. | Trump treated the American public and a worldwide audience to an extended harangue targeting …
(2025-11-17). Rev.‚ÄØJesse‚ÄØJackson Not on Life Support: Hospitalized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Worsens. moguldom.com Civil‚Äërights veteran Rev.‚ÄØJesse‚ÄØJackson, 84, was admitted to a Washington, D.C., hospital Wednesday night for observation and treatment of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that impairs balance, eye movement and gait. The Rainbow‚ÄØPUSH Coalition, the organization Jackson founded in the 1970s, confirmed the hospitalization in a brief statement, adding that the activist's family …
(2025-11-17). War Dogs, War Prostitutes, War Mongers, War as a Zionist (ZIM) Weapon. dissidentvoice.org 
Note: Just 'some' of the feces in my 'news' (sic) feed in a two-hour period. Defense industry heaps praise on Hegseth's weapons-buying reformation Terry Gerton You, I'm sure, paid very close attention to Secretary Hegseth's speech last Friday on the arsenals of democracy. What was your takeaway? Stephanie Kostro Thanks so much for asking, Terry. And not …
(2025-11-17). Trump says US will sell F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
"We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35s," Trump told reporters when asked if Washington would agree to sell Riyadh the jets at Tuesday's meeting. "They've been a great ally," he added. | R…
(2025-11-17). Gov. Josh Stein: Border Patrol In Charlotte Is 'Stoking Fear,' 'Not Making Us Safer. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Here's a question: Is there anyone who isn't from a deep red MAGA state like Texas, Florida, or Oklahoma who actually welcomes federal immigration agents into their state with open arms? | Are there officials from any city or state where local authorities aren't dedicated to sniffing President Donald Trump's butt as part of their daily duties, who are actually appreciative that Trump sent the feds to clear "criminal illegal aliens" out of their communities, or are literally all of them talking about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents like they're a scou…
(2025-11-17). Poland reopens border checkpoints with Belarus. eng.belta.by Poland has resumed operations at border checkpoints with Belarus.
(2025-11-17). Iranian university holds workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic University College, Ghana, have co-organized a two-day clinical workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana.
(2025-11-17). Israel demolishes illegal settler outpost in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli forces are reportedly in the process of demolishing and evacuating an Footage shared online showed forces advancing with bulldozers, accompanied by Israeli Border Police, towards the Tzur Misgavi outpost, located in the Videos shared on so…
(2025-11-17). Why clergy should risk assault to protest ICE. anabaptistworld.org Dressed in a clerical collar and posing no threat, I was shot in the leg with a pepper ball by Illinois State Police while protesting outside the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Nov. 1.
(2025-11-17). UN Security Council discussing U.S. proposal to deploy Gaza stabilization force. haaretz.com Amendments introduced last week under pressure from Arab and Muslim states, as well as several Security Council members, include a reference to the possibility of establishing a future Palestinian state — after which Netanyahu reiterated Israel's opposition to such a state…
(2025-11-17). Germany to lift partial arms embargo on Israel, citing of Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com In early August, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, hours after the Israeli government decided to expand its military offensive in the enclave. Germany is said to provide roughly 33 percent of Israel's arms imports…
(2025-11-17). Trump Says He Will Sell F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, comments that came a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet with him at the White House. "I am planning on doing that," Trump told reporters when asked if he would allow Riyadh to purchase the …
(2025-11-17). Released hostage Rom Braslavski says Netanyahu has not reached out since return, amid rehabilitation crowdfunding efforts. haaretz.com Israeli officials were ignoring his pleas for help, Braslavski said, while Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had not contacted him since his release. The released hostage has described the torture he faced in Gaza, and called his current situation 'way worse than PTSD'…
(2025-11-17). Insights | Working together to heal the earth: A Nigerian expert's view on China's green cooperation with the world. ecns.cn Jude Samuelson, head of Environment and Climate Change at the Stakeholder Democracy Network, believes that Nigeria and China have enormous potential to collaborate in reducing emissions and advancing ecological restoration. He says China's technology, experience, and determination offer valuable inspiration for global environmental governance.
(2025-11-17). 50 Year Mortgages: What Bill Pulte Does When He Isn't Reviewing Mortgages of Trump's Enemies. counterpunch.org 
The person heading the Federal Housing Financial Authority (FHFA), the agency overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, usually doesn't get much attention. That's not the case with the current director, Bill Pulte. Pulte has been in the news constantly. It seems that he views his job as running through mortgage applications to see if he
(2025-11-17). Russia Doubles Diamond Shipments to India. infobrics.org Russia significantly increased its diamond exports to India in August, according to statistics from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
(2025-11-17). Germany Urges Fair Trade Competition in Dialogue with China. devdiscourse.com German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, speaking at the China-Germany Financial Dialogue in Beijing, highlighted the necessity for fair competition in trade with China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between the two nations.
(2025-11-17). Voters are 'Really Disappointed' in Keir Starmer's Government, Says Leader of Britain's Biggest Union. bylinetimes.com The leader of Britain's largest trade union says she can understand why voters are turning away from Labour — because the cost of living has either "stagnated or it's got worse" since the party came to power. | Christina McAnea, who is running again to be leader of Unison, representing 1.3 million largely public-sector workers, told Byline Times: "People are really disappointed about what's happened since Labour came in, because there was a high expectation that they would come in and somehow life would get better. But if you look at what's happening to the cost of living, it's pretty much stagnated, or…
(2025-11-17). EDB: Inflation in Belarus slows for third consecutive month. eng.belta.by Core inflation, which reflects persistent price pressures, slowed to 7.1% in October year-on-year (from 7.5% in September), indicating a weakening of overall inflationary pressure, EDB analysts noted.
(2025-11-17). Levin faces tight court limits in picking supervisor for probe of military prosecutor. haaretz.com The High Court requires the appointee to be a civil servant and a highly qualified jurist, but conflicts of interest, political considerations and candidates' views narrow Levin's options. A retired judge may emerge as the compromise, though that path is also uncertain…
(2025-11-17). UN Security Council set to vote on Trump's Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
The UN Security Council will vote on Monday on whether to give international backing to Donald Trump's On the ground on Gaza on Sunday, at least four Palestinians were killed in a new Israeli violation of the ceasefire. | Members of the Security Council have for the past 10 days been negotiating on the text of the resolution, which would endorse the Trump administration'
(2025-11-17). L'internazionalizzazione della criminalità brasiliana e l'urgenza di una risposta strategica. strategic-culture.su La lotta contro le fazioni criminali in Brasile deve superare la sfera della sicurezza pubblica e diventare una questione di sicurezza nazionale, sovranità e difesa. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Brasile ha assistito a una preoccupante escalation della criminalità organizzata, soprattutto negli stati di Rio de Janeiro e Bahia. Questo fenomeno non puà≤ più essere considerato un semplice problema interno. L'espansione delle fazio…
(2025-11-17). El fracaso de Noboa en Ecuador deja dos "viudas" en EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La derrota del presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, en su intento de habilitar la presencia ampliada de fuerzas militares extranjeras en el país suramericano no solo reordena la política interna del país, sino que golpea el tablero geopolítico que se armaba desde Washington.
(2025-11-17). China's exceptionalism sparks Japan's angst over Taiwan. asiatimes.com 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent statement on Taiwan —the island, de facto independent but de jure part of one China—shifted Asian and global dynamics in a new direction. It was carefully crafted, clearly stating what Tokyo has considered the truth for years: Chinese military actions or a naval blockade on Taiwan could pose an …