(2025-11-07). It Is Easy To Miss The Cloud Reflections. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this poem (reading by Tim Foley): It is easy to miss the cloud reflections in the puddleswhen the drones are perching on the telephone wiresand boats are exploding off the coast of Venezuela. It's easy not to notice the flirtatiousness of the windwhen there is black smoke over Palestineand everything's …
(2025-11-07). UN, UNRWA, Jordan & Egypt complicit in Gaza civilian casualties. onlineopinion.com.au While Albanese accused Israel of genocide, the United Nations, UNRWA, Egypt and Jordan stand condemned for materially contributing to Gaza's suffering.
(2025-11-07). Israeli aircraft launched airstrikes at dawn on areas along the buffer zone east of Khan Younis and east of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-07). Israeli occupation forces demolish houses, open fire in areas to the southeast of Gaza's Khan Younis: Palestinian media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-07). Iran strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the Zionist regime's massive military aggression against Lebanon, calling the attacks a violation of national sovereignty and a crime against international peace.
(2025-11-07). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-11-07). Iran, Afghanistan futsal teams draw in ISG in Saudi Arabia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iran futsal team were held by Afghanistan in a 2-2 draw in Group B of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.
(2025-11-07). Trump says he was in charge of aggression on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump says he was 'very much in charge' of Israel's attack on Iran in June.
(2025-11-07). Unveiling new mural at Enghelab Roundabout. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — A new mural was unveiled at Tehran's Enghelab-e-Eslami Roundabout on Thursday with a motto of "You will kneel before the Iranians again."
(2025-11-07). WATCH: Jill Stein on Mamdani Mania. consortiumnews.com Jill Stein, three-time Green Party candidate for U.S. president, spoke to CN Live! about Zohran Mamdani's election as NYC mayor and the future of U.S. politics. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. Time: 52m 50s Please Donate to CN's 30th Anniversary…
(2025-11-06). African nations step up as global funding for reproductive health declines. ecns.cn As global funding for reproductive health continues to shrink, countries that were once heavily dependent on international donors are stepping in with bold domestic investments to safeguard access to family planning services for millions of women and girls.
(2025-11-07). Kazakhstan, Which Already Recognizes 'Israel', Says to Join Normalization Accords. english.almanar.com.lb 
Kazakhstan announced it will join the so-called Abraham Accords, which normalized ties between the Zionist entity and several Arab countries, more than 33 years after establishing official diplomatic ties with 'Israel'. The announcement came on Thursday ahead of a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and the leaders of Central Asian countries. President Donald …
(2025-11-07). Scientists discover rare earth elements in ferns. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists has discovered the phenomenon of rare-earth mineralization in ferns for the first time.The research not only reveals the "detoxification" and mineralization mechanisms of plants for rare earth elements but also provides a new path for the sustainable utilization of rare-earth resources in the future.
(2025-11-07). Insights | KITA Chief Rep.: Intersected strength unlocks potential for China-S. Korea cooperation. ecns.cn Looking ahead, Park Sun Kyung, chief representative of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Shanghai Office, believes that the key to unlocking the full potential of bilateral cooperation lies in identifying the areas where the two economies' strengths intersect, with the digital economy standing out as the most promising field.
(2025-11-07). HRC Group's LEU100 drone debuts at CIIE, targeting China's low-altitude mobility sector. ecns.cn HRC Group unveils its unmanned LEU100 drone at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5.China is taking the lead in the low-altitude economy, where we see vast market potential and expect more diverse products to emerge," said Ge.
(2025-11-07). Yiwu trade value hits record in Jan-Sept. ecns.cn While exports grew by 25.7 percent to 553.99 billion yuan, imports saw a robust rise of 31.3 percent, reaching 77.21 billion yuan.Trade with Belt and Road partner countries stood out, climbing 28.9 percent to 429.39 billion yuan and making up 68 percent of Yiwu's total import and export value.
(2025-11-07). Division among Muslims serves global Zionism: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian says division and discord among Muslims are exactly what the enemies of Islam desire.
(2025-11-07). Deals, debt, and deterrence. asiatimes.com Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Trump ups the nuclear ante as he blinks on China tradeNile Bowie reports that Donald Trump's bid to strong-arm Beijing with tariffs backfired, as the Busan summit saw him ease duties and export curbs while …
(2025-11-07). Bhopal Unveils Madhya Pradesh's First Government-Run All-Weather Pool. devdiscourse.com A government-run swimming pool in the Indian city of Bhopal is set to reopen on Saturday as an all-weather facility after the installation of a heating system and other modern equipment, according to an official statement.
(2025-11-06). BRI cooperation framework for disaster response expanded. ecns.cn A Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation framework for disaster response has been expanded, with seven new countries added as members and two international organizations as partners, according to a ministerial meeting held in Sanya, Hainan Province on Thursday.
(2025-11-06). Insights | Havas executive: France-China friendship stands the test of time. ecns.cn Sino-French friendship has stood the test of time and will remain strong, said Pascal Dasseux, executive vice president of Havas Group and secretary general of the Vivendi Asia Committee, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-11-07). Mediators propose deal to get Hamas fighters out of Rafah. newarab.com 
(2025-11-06). Thai king to pay state visit to China. ecns.cn King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand will pay a state visit to China this month, the first by a Thai monarch since diplomatic relations were established in 1975.
(2025-11-06). Germany needs to recalibrate its geopolitical compass. ecns.cn German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attends a press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (not pictured) in Berlin, Germany, June 5, 2025.China has always been a reliable partner and Germany should do everything to keep it that way.
(2025-11-07). Cachorros de Holguín continúan al frente de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros Holguineros vencieron por segunda jornada consecutiva a los Cazadores de Artemisa y se mantuvieron firmes en el trono de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. La jauría de Lugdis Pineda continuó demostrando que viene en serio en esta campaña, mientras los vigentes campeones de Las Tunas no desmayaron en su intento de abordar la cima.
(2025-11-06). Unmanned technology widely applied in China's express delivery sector: report. ecns.cn Unmanned technology has been widely adopted across China's express delivery sector, according to a report released at the 11th Last Mile Delivery Conference held in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-11-06). China's major steelmakers post record 9-month profit in 4 years. ecns.cn Profits of key steel enterprises in the first three quarters of 2025 hit their highest level for the same period in the past four years, according to Jiang Wei, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the China Iron and Steel Association.
(2025-11-07). Yale scholar: 'Ecological Civilization' offers a key model for sustainable, flourishing future. ecns.cn As the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) is set to take place in Belém, Brazil this November, a Yale scholar says China's vision of "Ecological Civilization" could provide a crucial framework for advancing global climate action and a sustainable, flourishing future.
(2025-11-07). Air Traffic Snarl: Delays Hinder Delhi Airport Operations. devdiscourse.com Over 200 flights faced delays at Delhi airport, one of the globe's busiest, following a technical glitch in its air traffic control messaging system, according to India's airport authority and a source familiar with the incident, reported on Friday.
(2025-11-06). Huawei supports Kenya's shift to clean and digital energy. ecns.cn Chinese technology company Huawei has unveiled a comprehensive digitization roadmap that aims to modernize Kenya's power sector, improve grid resilience, and accelerate the transition of the country to clean and smart energy.
(2025-11-06). Heating pipeline work completed. ecns.cn China has completed the final connection of the northern line of its largest long-distance heating pipeline, a major project set to begin supplying clean energy to millions in Jinan, Shandong province, during the heating season this winter.
(2025-11-07). Explosion in Jakarta: Mosque Blast Injures Dozens. devdiscourse.com Dozens were injured following an explosion at a mosque in a school complex during Friday prayers in Jakarta, Indonesia, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Kelapa Gading, prompting investigations by local authorities to determine the explosion's cause.
(2025-11-07). Operation Fury: Battling Terror Amidst Chaos in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. devdiscourse.com A law enforcement officer lost his life while 14 others, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, were wounded during a counter-terrorism operation in Pakistan's troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The police, along with security forces, acted on intelligence regarding terrorist activity in the Mamandkhel area of Bannu district.
(2025-11-07). Five killed in Afghan-Pakistan border fire despite peace talks. newarab.com 
Five people were killed and six were wounded in brief The violence will likely to complicate ceasefire Security is…
(2025-11-06). Expo helps MNCs turn into committed investors. ecns.cn This photo taken on Nov 3, 2025 shows a themed-decoration of the China International Import Expo at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in East China's Shanghai.
(2025-11-06). Research reveals parallels in antidepressant therapies. ecns.cn Research led by Chinese scientists has for the first time revealed the common mechanism behind two fast-acting and potent antidepressant therapies, paving the way for developing the next generation of safe and effective treatments.
(2025-11-07). Diving star Quan makes strong comeback. ecns.cn Quan edged out national teammate Chen Yuxi to retain her individual title in Paris, and added a third career Olympic gold in the synchro event with Chen.Chen, 20, a close friend of Quan, has emerged as a favorite for the individual title at the 2028 Olympics, after she claimed a record-extending fourth world championship title in 10m platform in July in Singapore.
(2025-11-07). China surpasses 100 million kW in new energy storage. ecns.cn Laureano Ortega Murillo, presidential advisor for the promotion of investment, trade and international cooperation of the Republic of Nicaragua, expressed strong interest in partnering with China in renewable energy.
(2025-11-07). China's goods trade reaches 37.31 trillion yuan in Jan-Oct. ecns.cn A cargo ship carrying foreign trade containers drives out of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on May 12.China's goods trade maintained steady growth in the first 10 months of 2025, with total imports and exports reaching 37.31 trillion yuan ($5.24 trillion), up 3.6 percent year-on-year, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
(2025-11-07). Dos defensas de título y cuatro debuts marcarán el próximo cartel del boxeo profesional cubano. cubadebate.cu Dos defensas de títulos, una segunda incursión y cuatro estrenos en circuitos de ese tipo matizarán la prueba a superar por Cuba en el programa de boxeo profesional pactado para el próximo día 29 de noviembre. El segmento más llamativo incluirá a las figuras de mayor rango entre sus representantes: el triple rey del orbe Lázaro àÅlvarez y el campeón olímpico Erislandy àÅlvarez.
(2025-11-06). Xi'an City Wall gets health checkup after heavy rains. ecns.cn Once water infiltrates the rammed-earth structure, the soil's bearing capacity decreases, potentially leading to localized settlement or collapse."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"This, in turn, triggers localized subsidence and collapse.
(2025-11-07). Pakistan's Border Policies: Instruments of Suffering and Collapse. devdiscourse.com In a scathing report, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) accuses the government of weaponizing border management policies, creating widespread social devastation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The report, "When Policy Divides," outlines the harsh impacts of Pakistan's post-2023 passport-visa regime and Durand Line fencing on local livelihoods.
(2025-11-07). Kamal Haasan Celebrated: A Multifaceted Icon's Birthday Tribute. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin extended warm birthday wishes to the illustrious actor and politician Kamal Haasan as he celebrated his 71st birthday. Stalin lauded Haasan's multifaceted talent and unwavering commitment to elevating Tamil cinema to international renown.
(2025-11-07). Estados Unidos retorna a Cuba a 232 migrantes irregulares. cubadebate.cu Al mediodía de este jueves 6 de noviembre regresaron a Cuba, por el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí 232 migrantes irregulares, devueltos por las autoridades estadounidenses, en cumplimiento de los acuerdos migratorios bilaterales. La décima operación de este tipo desde Estados Unidos por la vía aérea incluyó a 42 mujeres, un menor y 189 hombres.
(2025-11-07). Did the events at Pinjarra WA in 1834 merit yet another official apology to Aboriginal people? onlineopinion.com.au A modern Governor says sorry for an 1834 conflict under British administration. Is that accountability – or branding?
(2025-11-06). Record gridlock exposes deep divide. ecns.cn People wait to shop for food at the Irving Park Community Food Pantry in Chicago on Wednesday. NAM Y.According to the nonpartisan organization USAFacts, the US has experienced 20 funding gaps and 10 shutdowns since the current budget process was established in 1976, not counting the current standoff.
(2025-11-07). Supreme Court Rules: Non-Disclosure of Conviction Leads to Election Disqualification. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court has set a significant precedent by ruling that candidates who fail to disclose past convictions in their nomination forms face disqualification. This decision was made by Justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar in response to an appeal involving a former councillor, Poonam.
(2025-11-06). Chinese FM slams 'false narratives' of joint statement issued by Philippines, Australia, Japan and U.S. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday slammed that certain countries are peddling false narratives on maritime issues and making groundless accusations against China.
(2025-11-07). Xi attends commissioning of China's Fujian aircraft carrier. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended the commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, in south China's Hainan Province.
(2025-11-07). Stalled EU hopes deepen Ukraine's sinking feeling. asiatimes.com 
Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the front lines, the battle of Pokrovsk is raging and it does not look like Ukraine is winning. Nor do things look good for the country's energy resilience after months of an intensive Russian air campaign targeting key infrastructure. According to the UN, this could …
(2025-11-07). Amit Shah Criticizes RJD-Congress for Lack of Development Agenda in Bihar. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Amit Shah, delivering a fervent speech in Jamui, accused the opposition of lacking a developmental strategy for Bihar. Shah claimed that the RJD-Congress alliance, during their tenure, neglected the destitute, opting to support infiltrators instead.
(2025-11-06). Forum lauds enhanced China-Central Asia ties. ecns.cn Attendees from Uzbekistan participating in the 12th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum visit a factory producing smart textile equipment in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Tuesday.
(2025-11-07). Optimism Grows for Paytm as AI Innovation Boosts Profitability. devdiscourse.com Leading brokerage firms such as Bernstein, Jefferies, JM Financial, Mirae Asset Capital Markets, Emkay Global, and YES Securities have expressed renewed optimism for One 97 Communications Ltd, popularly known as Paytm, after evaluating its second-quarter results for FY26. These updates underscore Paytm's unyielding profitability, expansion in financial services, and a strong focus on AI-driven innovation as pivotal factors for sustained growth and increased investor confidence.
(2025-11-07). Protests as Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv under tight security. newarab.com 
(2025-11-07). Fraud Unveiled: Anantnag Land Compensation Scandal. devdiscourse.com The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has initiated legal proceedings against ten individuals, including four officials from the revenue department, in connection with a land compensation fraud case in the Anantnag district.
(2025-11-07). US military strikes another boat in Caribbean, 3 killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — The United States military carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.
(2025-11-07). Down to the bones of the matter. ecns.cn
(2025-11-06). Trump expands his oil wars from Venezuela to Nigeria Ep. 127. thealtworld.com Trump expands his oil wars from Venezuela to Nigeria | Ep. 127…
(2025-11-06). How Many People Do You Have to Kill to Get a Peace Prize? warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 6, 2025 Trick question! If you can still count your victims, you're not worthy. And the competition is mounting. The Nobel Peace Prize is going to a Venezuelan advocate for deadly sanctions against — and an invasion of — Venezuela. Meanwhile, a German advocate for escalating the war …
(2025-11-06). Venezuelan Oil — American Gangster Politics. consortiumnews.com The slogan has shifted from "restoring democracy" to "fighting narco-terrorists," write Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares. But the objective remains the same. By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares Common Dreams The United States is dusting off its old regime-change playbook in…
(2025-11-06). Senado de Estados Unidos votará resolución para impedir ataques militares contra Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos tiene programado votar este jueves 6 de noviembre, una resolución bipartidista que busca restringir la capacidad del presidente Donald Trump para ordenar ataques militares dentro o contra Venezuela. La medida incluye al senador demócrata Tim Kaine y copatrocinada por un grupo que incluye al demócrata Adam Schiff y el republicano Rand Paul.
(2025-11-06). VIPS MEMO: What Wider War in Venezuela Would Bring. consortiumnews.com Russia, and possibly even China, would feel obligated to enhance military support in response to a missile, air, or even drone strike on sovereign Venezuelan territory. Escalation would be almost inevitable. November 5, 2025 ALERT MEMORANDUM FOR: The President FROM: VETERAN INTELLIGENCE…
(2025-11-06). DHS Falsely Labels Journalist a "Terrorist Sympathizer" After Wife's Op-Ed. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) taunted the wife of a British journalist who is being detained by immigration agents on social media on Wednesday, after she publicly urged her husband's release and warned that he was suffering a health emergency in custody. U.K. journalist Sami Hamdi, a 35-year-old father of three and outspoken critic of Israel's genocide in Gaza… |
(2025-11-06). "Fire in Every Direction" : Palestinian Author Tareq Baconi on Gaza, Zionism & Embracing Queerness. democracynow.org 
Palestinian writer Tareq Baconi joins us to discuss his new memoir, Fire in Every Direction, a chronicle of his political and queer coming of age growing up between Amman and Beirut as the grandson of refugees from Jerusalem and Haifa. While "LGBTQ+ labels have also been used by the West as part of empire," with colonial projects seeking to portray Native populations as backward and in need of saving, "there's a beautiful effort and movement among queer communities in the region to reclaim that language," says Baconi. "I identify as a queer man today as part of a political proj…
(2025-11-06). Israel Is Still Starving Gaza, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Israel is still blocking humanitarian groups from delivering the aid necessary to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. | In an article titled "
(2025-11-06). Censorship crusade: Israel targets platforms and online archives to 'rewrite Gaza'. asiapacificreport.nz SPECIAL REPORT: By Robert Inlakesh Israelis are determined to erase the evidence of Israel's genocide in Gaza, through the use of paid and instructed propagandists to reshape the historical record. Zionists have also taken over social media platforms. Those who are critical of Israel are being censored or arrested. From YouTube to X, Wikipedia, and…
(2025-11-06). Headlines for November 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Kills at Least Two Palestinians in Gaza Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Israeli Forces Carry Out Raids in the Occupied West Bank, Killing a 15-Year-Old Boy, FAA Announces It Will Cut Traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. Airports Due to Government Shutdown, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Analysis: 5 Million People Will Receive No SNAP Benefits Despite Court Orders, Drone Strike Kills at Least 40 People at a Funeral in Sudan, DHS to End Deportation Protections for South Sudanese Immigrants, Federal Judge in Chicago Orders Authorities to Improve Conditions at Broadview ICE Jail, Federal Agents in Chicago Arrest…
(2025-11-06). How Trump's Gaza plan gave the EU cover for inaction. newarab.com 
Donald Trump unveiled what he branded a new "peace process", and Europe was quick to fall in line. | EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen rushed to applaud the plan. They Just months earlier,…
(2025-11-06). Israel and the Gulf: From potential partner to a growing threat. newarab.com 
At the 2025 Manama Dialogue, Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, offered a strikingly candid assessment of In his address, Muscat's top diplomat cautioned against the perils of isolating Iran and
(2025-11-06). Iran and Pakistan can jointly counter Israeli expansionism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized the depth of Tehran—Islamabad ties, highlighting shared interests and the priority of expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
(2025-11-06). Iran, Russia, China hold trilateral nuclear consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Russia's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov, announced that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing have held a trilateral consultative meeting regarding Iran's nuclear issue.
(2025-11-06). Iran's prowess in 12-day war was power of Islam: Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Iran's military prowess, which delivered an unprecedented blow to the Israeli regime, demonstrated the power of Islam and the Islamic Ummah.
(2025-11-06). Iran president blames own government for soaring inflation. newarab.com 
Iranian President The annual inflation rate stood at nearly 49 percent in September, according to Pezeshkian said the country's inflated bureaucracy was f…
(2025-11-06). Iran, Kuwait resume Joint Trade Commission after 12 years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iran and Kuwait have convened the 13th edition of their Trade Cooperation Commission, the first in 12 years, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties.
(2025-11-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, November 6.
(2025-11-06). Pezeshkian in Kordestan for project inauguration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Sanandaj on Thursday morning for a one-day trip to Kordrstan Province, where he will inaugurate several development projects.
(2025-11-06). Withdrawing from NPT requires careful expert evaluation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that withdrawing from NPT requires careful expert evaluation, and Iran's current decision is to remain a committed NPT member.
(2025-11-06). Mia Khalifa reacts to Zohran Mamdani's historic win as NYC mayor. newarab.com 
Former adult film star Shortly after Mamdani's win, Khalifa The Lebanese-Americ…
(2025-11-06). Bryce Edwards: Mamdani lessons NZ left need to catch up with the Zeitgeist. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Bryce Edwards Yesterday's victory of "democratic socialist" Zohran Mamdani in the race for the New York mayoralty is fuelling debate among progressives around the world about the way forward. And this has significant implications and lessons for the political left in New Zealand, casting the Labour and Green parties as too tired and…
(2025-11-06). WATCH: 'Run, Zohran, Run'. consortiumnews.com Theodore Hamm, author of a new book about Zohran Mamdani, joins CN Live! to discuss Mamdani's victory as mayor of New York City. Theodore Hamm is the author of Run Zohran Run! Inside Zohran Mamdani's Sensational Campaign to Become New…
(2025-11-06). When Everything Is Criminalized, We Must Unlearn the Language of "Innocence" truthout.org I 've been an organizer for half of my life now. What a strange thing to write. I've been involved with struggles to abolish the death penalty, worked to kick racists and war criminals off campuses, to fund and expand abortion access, to form unions and strike committees; I've slept on concrete during youth rebellions, navigated supporting criminalized survivors of gender based violence… |
(2025-11-06). Kazakhstan to become latest country to join Abraham Accords: US. newarab.com 
Kazakhstan already has full diplomatic relations and economic ties with Israel, meaning the move would be largely symbolic. Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to meet Pres…
(2025-11-06). Conde Nast, Paramount Cut Jobs—and Political Dissent. fair.org 
(2025-11-06). US-South Korea nuke sub pact deeper than it seems. asiatimes.com 
When President Donald Trump announced last week in Busan that the United States would share nuclear-submarine propulsion technology with South Korea, most headlines treated it as another routine security cooperation pledge. In reality, it may prove one of the most consequential defense decisions in years. For the first time, Seoul will join an exclusive circle …
(2025-11-06). Russia says its forces advance in Ukraine's Pokrovsk. newarab.com 
(2025-11-06). Trump's Decisive Vote in Argentina's Mid-Term Elections Gives Right-Wing Victory Despite Deteriorating Economic Conditions and Mounting Corruption Scandals. covertactionmagazine.com Far-right leader Javier Milei won Argentina's mid-term legislative elections, strengthening his position for the final two years of his government. President Milei has already announced that he will send regressive and far-reaching bills to Congress: labor, tax and pension reforms. All three sets of bills share the same goal: favoring business owners and the most …
(2025-11-06). CEO of 2024 Republican National Convention's Host Committee Beat, Drugged and Kidnapped Watergate Whistleblower. covertactionmagazine.com Worked security for Nixon's 1972 re-election campaign The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was a fascistic spectacle where Donald Trump and many of the other speakers spewed vile anti-immigrant rhetoric and a masochistic ultra-nationalistic, extreme right-wing ideology. Fifty-three years earlier, the CEO of the convention's host committee, Stephen B. King, who served as Trump's …
(2025-11-06). Sudan's Burhan promises to crush RSF after El-Fasher atrocities. newarab.com 
(2025-11-06). Nuclear testing: It's the pits. asiatimes.com 
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to restart nuclear testing. The Russians were stunned by the announcement (probably what President Trump intended). However, with or without the Trump announcement, the US probably needs to resume some testing. The question is how to do it responsibly. This is what President Trump told Norah O'Donnell (CBS …
(2025-11-06). No end to genocide. electronicintifada.net The ceasefire agreement simply means that Israel is able to do whatever it wants.
(2025-11-06). New DHS Proposal Expands Biometric Surveillance Program to Include DNA Sex Test. truthout.org A proposed change to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule could impose "biological sex" DNA testing on millions of immigrants and Americans as part of the Department's mass biometric surveillance program — which also includes retinal scans, voice capture, and more. In addition to the obvious human rights violations posed by the changes — which, among other things… |
(2025-11-06). Belgium opens first trial linked to IS genocide of Yazidis. newarab.com 
(2025-11-06). Illinois Mayor Launches Investigations of Federal Agents Amid Violent Raids. truthout.org Amid federal immigration raids in the Chicagoland area, the mayor of one Chicago suburb is on the frontlines of the anti-ICE protest movement. Mayor Daniel Biss says what he has seen of federal immigration raids in Evanston, Illinois, amounts to an "invasion from our own federal government." His office is now launching investigations into reports of federal agents brutalizing and threatening… |
(2025-11-06). Profits, Prophets and Overvalued AI Stock I. dissidentvoice.org In an industry of seedy soothsayers, cocksure charlatans and resourceful rogues, honest and accurate appraisals are exquisitely rare. When it comes to economics, investments and finance, this is particularly so. Certitude, however, tends to be in abundance for those predicting the next financial crash, the sort that will singe earnings and strafe savings. Take, for …
(2025-11-06). A Trace Analysis of 150 U.S. Cities Shows One of the Greatest Drops in Gun Violence — Ever. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Gun violence is trending downward for more than three quarters of cities with the most shootings, according to a new analysis by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub. For more than half of …
(2025-11-06). Microsoft libera una poderosa IA para crear imágenes gratis. cubadebate.cu Microsoft dio un paso importante en el desarrollo de inteligencia artificial al lanzar oficialmente su primer modelo para generar imágenes realistas. La herramienta, llamada MAI-Image-1, ya se encuentra disponible dentro del creador de imágenes de Bing y puede utilizarse sin costo desde la web o dispositivos móviles.
(2025-11-06). Desde la Presidencia: Consejo de Defensa Nacional actualiza sobre recuperación en Cuba tras paso de Melissa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Defensa Nacional se vuelve a reunir para evaluar la marcha de la recuperación en las provincias orientales más afectadas por el huracán Melissa, con trasmisión en vivo desde el espacio "Desde la Presidencia". En el habitual formato de la Mesa Redonda y con apoyo por videoconferencia, el programa está encabezado por Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presidente del CDN.
(2025-11-06). Hezbollah Calls for Massive Participation in Martyr Day Ceremony Addressed by Sheikh Qassem Next Tuesday. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Media Relations issued an invitation for a massive participation in the ceremony held to commemorate Hezbollah Martyr's Day next Tuesday at Sayyed at Sayyed Shuhada Complex in Beirut's Dahieh. Hezbollah Secretary General is scheduled to address the Festival of Loyalty to the Pure Blood. In a televised address via Al-Manar during the inauguration of "Ardi" (My …
(2025-11-06). New dates for French minister Moutchou's visit to New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Newly appointed French Minister for Overseas NaàØma Moutchou has now rescheduled her first visit to New Caledonia, which was postponed last week due to urgent budget talks in Paris. In the latest version of her schedule for next week, Moutchou now has earmarked the date November…
(2025-11-06). Why has Israel declared its border with Egypt a military zone. newarab.com 
The decision, announced on Thursday by Security Minister Israel Katz, gives the army sweeping powers to restrict access, modify rules of engagement and treat drone incursions as acts of "terrorism" – a move that some observers say could heighten regional tension. | Katz said the measure was necessary because the situation "poses a dan…
(2025-11-06). "My Community Is Under Invasion from Our Own Federal Gov't" : Evanston Mayor Decries ICE Raids in Illinois. democracynow.org 
Amid federal immigration raids in the Chicagoland area, the mayor of one Chicago suburb is on the frontlines of the anti-ICE protest movement. Mayor Daniel Biss says what he has seen of federal immigration raids in Evanston, Illinois, amounts to an "invasion from our own federal government." His office is now launching investigations into reports of federal agents brutalizing and threatening community members. "They appear to have just started beating people up for no reason," Biss says. "If that was anybody except for a federal agent, they would be under arrest."…
(2025-11-06). People from South Sudan will lose temporary US legal status. newarab.com 
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(2025-11-06). A Child Shot His Teacher, and Now a Former Assistant Principal Could Face Prison. capitalbnews.org 
As one chapter closes in the nearly three-year battle to hold someone accountable in the case of a Virginia first-grader shooting his teacher, another will open in the weeks ahead. Former assistant principal Ebony Parker faces up to four years in prison if convicted in criminal court. The trial is expected to start on Nov. …
(2025-11-06). 'Trump Clearly Has No Idea What He's Doing When It Comes to the Economy': CounterSpin interview with Dean Baker on Trumponomics. fair.org 
(2025-11-06). Trump SNAP Plan Will Cut 61 Percent of Aid for Many, Others Will Lose All Aid. truthout.org The average recipient of federal food aid will see a massive 61% benefit cut this month — and millions will lose November benefits entirely — under the Trump administration's plan to only partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the government remains shut down. That's according to an analysis published Wednesday by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)… |
(2025-11-06). Putin warns of measures if US testing nuclear weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will take "reciprocal measures" if the United States resumes nuclear weapons testing, amid heightening tensions between the two largest nuclear powers.
(2025-11-06). China's hydrogen electrolyzer dominance — and global risks. asiatimes.com 
This article, first published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The global energy landscape is on the cusp of a profound transformation, with low-carbon hydrogen emerging as a critical pillar in the quest for decarbonization. Though most hydrogen produced currently is from fossil fuels, the surging global demand for low-carbon hydrogen is projected to …
(2025-11-06). Lebanon dramatically reduces bail on detained Hannibal Gaddafi. newarab.com 
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP "the judge had decided to reduce the bail from $11 million to $900,000 and to lift the travel ban". | His lawyer said this would secure his quick release. | Lebanes…
(2025-11-06). Odds surge Supreme Court will strike down Trump's tariffs. asiatimes.com 
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs on most countries around the world. The number of sceptical questions posed by the justices in the hearings was striking for a court that is dominated by conservative appointees by six to three. At stake is not …
(2025-11-06). Israeli war jets launch an aggression on a residential building in Kfardounin town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-06). "Taken: The Agents Raiding Communities and the People Trying to Stop Them" : Maria Hinojosa. democracynow.org 
A new special report from Futuro Media follows the Trump administration's federal immigration raids and the growing community resistance against them. "Taken: The Agents Raiding Communities and the People Trying to Stop Them" documents how Latinos in the U.S. are being racially profiled, "kidnapped," denied due process and forced to sign their own removal orders. "This is psychological terror," says investigative journalist Maria Hinojosa. "Trump is saying we should have ethnic cleansing against Latinos and Latinas, if it hasn't gone far enough." | Hinoj…
(2025-11-06). Dutch court refuses to halt arms exports to Israel after appeal. newarab.com 
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(2025-11-06). Post-earthquake housing and urban poverty in Nicaragua, Part One (1972-1979). afgj.org 
November 6, 2025 NicaNotes By Sofia Clark D'Escoto [Sofia Clark D'Escoto is a Nicaraguan political researcher and analyst, currently at the Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann Center in Managua. She was Deputy Chief of Staff for her uncle, Fr. Miguel d'Escoto, when he presided over the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. She also served in several UN and…
(2025-11-06). Tomgram: Beverly Gologorsky, How Dare Trump Tarnish Our Golden Years! warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Let me just say that, when this 81-year-old protester marched through the streets of New York City in the recent No Kings rally, I noted demonstrators of all ages, including children and babies in strollers. Still, I thought …
(2025-11-06). The Sadr gambit: Iraq's most powerful cleric plays the long game. newarab.com 
Since June 2022, when With the
(2025-11-06). Israel ramps up Lebanon strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military says it has launched a wave of air strikes targeting what it says are Hezbollah military sites in southern Lebanon.
(2025-11-06). In 'The Eleventh Hour', Rushdie writes like time is of the essence. asiatimes.com 
Salman Rushdie's new collection of short stories urgently recollects his literary legacy. It's as though time is increasingly uncertain, so the need to tell stories is great. Its title, "The Eleventh Hour", says as much, and the book succeeds "Knife" (2024), written about his attack on stage in 2022. The central story portrays students and …
(2025-11-06). Space is America's next frontier, not EU's next bureaucracy. asiatimes.com 
When the United States (US) publicly condemned the European Union's (EU) proposed Space Act as "unacceptable," it wasn't merely a diplomatic disagreement — it was a fundamental clash of philosophies over who gets to govern the final frontier. The EU, through its ambitious legislative framework, seeks to regulate satellite services, orbital debris management and space …
(2025-11-06). CPJ to open press accreditation for 2025 International Press Freedom Awards. cpj.org New York, November 6, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will hold its 35th annual International Press Freedom Awards in New York on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The organization will recognize five journalists from China, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, and Tunisia at this year's ceremony. David McCraw, the New York Times' lead newsroom lawyer, will receive the…
(2025-11-06). Trump trade war with Canada could usher Chinese cars into US. asiatimes.com 
Elected officials and Detroit automakers have fretted for years that low-priced, high-quality Chinese cars could eventually enter the US market through Mexico. But consider this: Car haulers full of Chinese-brand vehicles might someday roll across the Ambassador Bridge and the soon-to-open Gordie Howe Bridge in Detroit, from Canada. That isn't likely to happen any time soon. Former …
(2025-11-06). In Eswatini, abusive lawsuit demands a record $9.8 mln for defamation. CPJ Staff 
(2025-11-06). 'Britain Owes Palestine' campaign demands apology, reparations. newarab.com 
A new campaign, known as The campaign is led by petitioners, many of whom survived the persecution in Palestine during the period. The 400-page document demands that Britain takes responsibility for its violat…
(2025-11-06). Trump's White House Ballroom Is Being Bankrolled by Genocide and ICE Profiteers. truthout.org Money has always distorted U.S. politics, but the current Trump regime has entered new territory with an unabashed pay-to-play setup that's stuffing the president's political coffers while enriching him and his family. Donald Trump's coldly transactional dealings have been on full display as he's tapped billionaire allies and major corporations to shower his administration with donations to… |
(2025-11-06). Funciones, paneles y exposiciones en Festival de Teatro habanero. cubadebate.cu El 21 Festival de Teatro de La Habana (FTH), a celebrarse del 8 al 16 de noviembre, propone talleres, conferencias, exposiciones y puestas en escena para los amantes del séptimo arte. Dedicado al centenario de la maestra y Premio Nacional de Teatro, Raquel Revuelta, el FTH enaltecerá los aportes de las figuras femeninas en todos los niveles.
(2025-11-06). Caribbean hurricane devastates Jamaica, Cuba. anabaptistworld.org Anabaptists in Jamaica and Cuba are continuing to determine the impact of Hurricane Melissa in early November after the Category 5 storm's catastrophic wind and flooding damaged several churches.
(2025-11-06). Can Trump Impose Taxes on Americans? consortiumnews.com Questions before the Supreme Court ask if Congress delegated away to the president the power to tax under the rubric of tariffs. If it did, was that delegation constitutional? Judge Napolitano explains. By Andrew P. Napolitano This week the Supreme Court…
(2025-11-06). Sudan: RSF paramilitaries agree to mediators' truce proposal. newarab.com 
The announcement follows the paramilitaries' capture of the major city of
(2025-11-06). Why Blue Pacific's infrastructure distress is a cocktail poisoning human development progress. asiapacificreport.nz 
Keeping a line of sight to the challenges of both COP30 in Brazil next week and also the subsequent Pacific's COP31. A Pacific perspective. COMMENTARY: By Dr Satyendra Prasad As Pacific's leaders and civil society prepare for the United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil (COP30) next week, they also need to keep a line of…
(2025-11-06). Seven injured after car explosion in US (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Seven New York City firefighters were injured after a fire that spread to several parked cars led to a massive explosion in the Bronx.
(2025-11-06). Colombia's President Gustavo Petro arrives in Brazil for COP30 climate conference. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro arrived in Brazil on Thursday to attend the COP30 UN climate conference. Delegates from around the world convened in Belem, the capital of the Amazonian state of Para, to discuss progress and plans to combat climate change. Petro proposed investing $500 billion to boost the generation of clean energy in Latin …
(2025-11-06). FIFA Announces New "Peace Prize," Weeks After Trump Fails to Win Nobel Award. truthout.org The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known as FIFA, announced this week that it is creating its very own "peace prize" and will declare its first recipient next month in Washington, D.C. Given that FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, is a close ally and friend to President Donald Trump, it's likely that Trump will be the winner of the inaugural prize… |
(2025-11-06). Military plane crashes in war-torn Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — A Sudanese military cargo aircraft has crashed in West Kordofan state, killing all crew members, the army has reported.
(2025-11-06). Archivo CD: Manuel Pérez Paredes: "La genialidad del político es sentar principios" (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hace algún tiempo, Cubadebate publicó la primera parte del diálogo con Manolo, su profunda y meditada respuesta sobre el contexto y su trascendencia. Pero, convencido de que es imprescindible meterse en la piel de aquellos años fundadores para poder calibrar el peso exacto de las Palabras de Fidel, el cineasta abrió la puerta a otros momentos y otros diálogos.
(2025-11-06). The age of the 'soulless' corporation: how corporations have lost their people-centric orientations. onlineopinion.com.au Taylor's stopwatch has become Amazon's algorithm. In the age of AI and ESG, management has forgotten its humanity—and work has never felt more mechanical.
(2025-11-06). Lebanese health ministry: Israeli air raid on Teir Debba leaves one injury. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-06). Un gesto de solidaridad y cooperación internacional para el oriente cubano. cubadebate.cu El buque colombiano ARC Victoria entró esta jornada al puerto Guillermón Moncada en Santiago de Cuba con ayuda humanitaria y de asistencia vital para la población afectada luego del terrible paso del huracán Melissa por nuestro oriente. La carga incluye artículos de primera necesidad como alimentos, kits de aseo, agua, así como gasolina y petróleo.
(2025-11-06). Israeli drones target Aitaroun border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-06). Palestinian journalists targeted with Ramadan bans, arrests at Al-Aqsa holy site. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-11-06). Community, on a nut crust (plus an invitation to rent-free living). anabaptistworld.org While Joyfield Farm isn't unique, we are countercultural. Are you part of this counterculture, too? It's simple. Be willing to need someone.
(2025-11-06). You can check out any time you like but …. onlineopinion.com.au For many dementia and aged-care patients, Australia's end-of-life laws make escape impossible. When mercy becomes illegal, cruelty becomes policy.
(2025-11-06). Qatar Airways to sell all of its Cathay Pacific stake. newarab.com 
The airline's stake in
(2025-11-06). Lebanese Army Commander Proposes Suspension of Implementation of Plan to Confiscate Weapons South of Litani. english.almanar.com.lb 
Lebanese Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, announced during the reading of the decisions of the Council of Ministers meeting held in Baabda that President Joseph Aoun emphasized that the option of negotiation is based on the conviction of the necessity to restore stability to the south. He stressed that the option of war will not …
(2025-11-06). 'The SNP Isn't a Threat to the Security of Any Nation I Want to Be Part Of'. bylinetimes.com To be clear he — and in fact, two other cabinet ministers before him — didn't just say that SNP policies risked national security, which would have been a normal part of the cut and thrust of political debate. He said that the SNP Government in Scotland — a Government elected in 2021 by Scottish voters — was, itself, a threat. | This all started on Monday, when the Scottish Conservative MP John Lamont asked at Defence questions if the Defence Secretary, John Healy agreed "that Scottish independence would be a gift to Britain's enemies and would put at risk the hard work of our armed for…
(2025-11-06). Layoffs in 2025 Second-Highest Since 2009 in Potential Sign of Looming Recession. truthout.org A new report examining worker layoffs in the United States this year finds that the numbers through October closely resemble those seen during recessions in the past. The report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a private firm that tracks workplace hirings and firings across the country, found that there were 153,074 layoffs reported last month alone, a 183 percent increase from September. |
(2025-11-06). NYT details torture and captivity of Elizabeth Tsurkov in Iraq. newarab.com 
A report in US media has detailed the harrowing account of Israeli academic "They whipped me all over," Tsurkov told the The New York Times in her first interview since being freed in September. "They basically used me as a punching bag." | Tsurkov, a 38-year-old Israeli-Russian doctoral student at Princeto…
(2025-11-06). The mounting case against Donald Trump's tariffs. asiatimes.com 
Tariffs on imports have been at the heart of Donald Trump's economic policy since the start of his second term in the White House. And while the president believes that tariffs will be beneficial to the US economy, many eminent economists disagree. Here are three reasons why. The first reason is that a US trade …
(2025-11-06). Hezbollah's Narrative for 2024 War (Day 45): Resistance Unveils Fateh 110 Missile in Tel Aviv Strike, Reiterates Settlers Cannot Return to the North. english.almanar.com.lb 
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, …
(2025-11-06). What Does It Feel Like to Be Older and Hungry? Trump Doesn't Care. truthout.org Aging in a Trumpian world brings fear and destruction as strand by strand of the safety net is plucked away until it's shredded. And Donald Trump doesn't care. Seniors make up an ever larger American demographic that's being made ever more unsafe in the richest country in the world. Social Security, healthcare, even access to food, not to speak of general well-being are all under threat. |
(2025-11-06). 'Are you a real Mennonite?'. anabaptistworld.org I grew up in a Presbyterian church in Seattle. The war in Vietnam was in full force. My husband knew he would be drafted, so he applied to be a noncombatant. He would serve in the military, but he wouldn't carry a gun.
(2025-11-06). China swaps jets for drones in a new-age carrier race. asiatimes.com 
China's new "mini drone carrier" signals a turning point in naval warfare — swapping costly supercarriers for swarming, expendable drone decks built to strike and survive. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that China has begun at-sea testing of its AR-500CJ uncrewed helicopter aboard a newly revealed vessel dubbed a "mini drone carrier", marking …
(2025-11-06). Is Saudi drawing a line through its NEOM futuristic megaproject. newarab.com 
It was supposed to be a Now, architects of The Line,
(2025-11-06). Que tomen nota. cubadebate.cu Era el año 2005 y fue uno de los últimos veranos que pasé en el sur. Eran aquellos días que en terminología literaria se llamarían de "vino y rosas". Felicidad y prosperidad sin muchas preocupaciones. Y mientras el verano avanzaba, yo escuchaba que el huracán Katrina arrasaba el sureste de los Estados Unidos dejando 1 400 muertos.
(2025-11-06). Israel pounds south Lebanon as Hezbollah opposes negotiations. newarab.com 
The Israeli military confirmed a new series of strikes had begun
(2025-11-06). Tehran Peace Museum honors two national heroes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — The thirteenth edition of the People's Awards for Unknown Heroes, held in memory of Martyr Darya Gholi Sourani, took place at the Tehran Peace Museum this week.
(2025-11-06). Russia develops relations with Central Asia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Russia is developing its own relations with Central Asia.
(2025-11-06). Masked protesters attack Spanish journalist during clashes with police. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-11-06). CPJ urges State Department to clarify visa revocation policies. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-06). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2025-11-06). Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-06). Mexican journalist Miguel àÅngel Beltrán killed in Durango. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-06). Prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, her father face threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-06). Will SCOTUS Nix the Trump Tariffs and Save the Republicans in 2026? cepr.net
(2025-11-06). CPJ joins call for release of political prisoners, including jailed journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-06). No justice for murdered Ghanaian journalist as world marks day to end impunity. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-05). Trump's Insane Illegal War on Venezuela. consortiumnews.com The White House's murderous strikes on small boats at sea constitute unlawful extrajudicial killings, writes Marjorie Cohn. By Marjorie Cohn Truthout As the Trump administration continues to murder people in small boats on the high seas and mounts the largest…
(2025-11-05). Audio: World BEYOND War, Nuclear Disarmament, Venezuela. davidswanson.org By Hudson Mohawk Magazine, November 5, 2025 As the threat of nuclear war continues to increase, President Trump says he plans to start testing nuclear weapons. He is also escalating his threats to Venezuela, sending a large naval force there as he kills people in boats that he claims are part of the drug trade. …
(2025-11-05). Venezuela is Ready to Stand Firm Against U.S. Aggression. covertactionmagazine.com Since September 2, 2025, the United States has bombed thirteen boats, two within twenty-four hours, killing a total of sixty-one people in international waters, under the unproven charge that the boats were carrying drugs headed for the U.S. What is amazing in this unprecedented affair is that the expected public outcry has not been forthcoming; …
(2025-11-05). Headlines for November 5, 2025. democracynow.org Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Race, Democrats Dominate First Major Elections of Trump's Second Term, Federal Shutdown Becomes Longest in U.S. History, Israel Continues Striking Gaza Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, U.N. Secretary-General Warns Sudan's Civil War Is "Spiraling Out of Control", Pentagon Announces Another Deadly Strike on Alleged Drug Boat, NBC News: Trump Admin Looking into Possible U.S. Military Mission Inside Mexico, U.N.: World Likely to Surpass 1.5 Degrees Celsius Climate Goal…
(2025-11-05). Fatema Al Harbi: The Arab Activist Working Overtime to Defend Israel's Genocide. thealtworld.com 
Fatema Al Harbi built her career defending Israel's actions in Gaza, partnering with Israeli intelligence-linked groups and spreading propaganda that whitewashes war crimes. | While its actions in Gaza and beyond have united the world against it, Israel can still rely on a small cadre of hardcore Arab Zionist supporters. Given these individuals' race and religion, they are enthusiastically presented with platforms to passionately defend the state and its actions. One notable example of this is Fatema Al Harbi, author, activist, and former longtime civil servant with the Bahraini Ministry of Education. | Al Harbi…
(2025-11-05). Russia to assess full-fledged atomic tests over Trump's words. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) — The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the United States and European countries need to win Iran's trust by taking confidence-building measures.
(2025-11-05). Iran volleyball earn hard fought win over Bahrain in ISG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) — Iran's men's volleyball team defeated Bahrain 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 25-16, 22-25, 15-7) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Wednesday.
(2025-11-05). Tehran, Riyadh ties come with positive regional, intl. impact. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) — Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, says that good relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have positive regional and international consequences.
(2025-11-05). Cheney Should Have Died Alone In A Cage. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Dick Cheney, arguably the single government official most responsible for the expansion of The worst worst war sluts of the US empire have issued statements expressing their condolences, including Democrats like
(2025-11-05). Dick Cheney's vision of presidential power culminates in Trump. asiatimes.com 
Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be remembered for many things. He was arguably the most powerful vice president in American history. He was a paragon of conservatism. He was the architect of many of the more extreme measures in President George W Bush's "war on terror." But Cheney's legacy, after his death on November …
(2025-11-05). New Cold War, new cold lines. asiatimes.com 
Just hours before Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor of New York, the most important and iconic American city, Dick Cheney, the heart and mind of traditional, centrist conservative America, passed away. Perhaps a new America is born with the virtual competition between two rare specimens of US politics, one moving to the right, the other …
(2025-11-05). This Is How to Fight Fascism: Naomi Klein, AOC & Brad Lander on Mamdani Victory. democracynow.org 
At Zohran Mamdani's victory party at the Brooklyn Paramount on Tuesday night, Democracy Now! spoke with Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "We're not going to be intimidated," Ocasio-Cortez said. "We're going to fight for working families. We're going to stand with immigrants. We're going to stand with the diversity of this city." | Brad Lander, former mayoral candidate who cross-endorsed with Mandani in the Democratic primary, commented on the power of having a "Muslim New Yorker and a Jewish New Yorker say we are not going to allow Andrew Cuomo o…
(2025-11-05). The Movement Behind Mamdani: Organizers & Supporters Celebrate Stunning Victory & Repudiation of Trump. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! spoke with supporters celebrating Zohran Mamdani's win in the New York City mayoral race Tuesday night. Volunteers with the Democratic Socialists and other campaign organizers at the Brooklyn Paramount victory party described the night as "surreal" and vowed to fight back against President Trump's agenda. Sumaya Awad, a NYC-DSA member, describes Zohran as a politician "that doesn't put the platform and the mission at the expense of anyone." | "When people's needs aren't being met, they need an alternative, and so far, only the far right wa…
(2025-11-05). Zohran Mamdani Wins Decisive Victory in NYC, Triumphing Over Billionaire Onslaught. truthout.org Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, marking a historic win for the left over a high-powered, moneyed coalition of establishment forces that came together in hopes of defeating him. The race was called by the Associated Press just 34 minutes after polls closed on Tuesday night, with Mamdani nine points ahead of the next runner up… |
(2025-11-05). Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins Historic NYC Mayoral Race: "The Future Is in Our Hands" democracynow.org 
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. A year ago, Mamdani was polling at just 1%, but on Tuesday he became the first New York mayoral candidate to win over a million votes since the 1960s. Mamdani won despite being vastly outspent by Cuomo, who was backed by a group of billionaires. We play part of Mamdani's victory speech to supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount, in which he vows to stand up to President Trump and acknowledges his unlikely path to Gracie Mansion: "I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older. I am Muslim. I am a…
(2025-11-05). Wealth Taxes Will Barely Slow Inequality. So Why Do the Super-Rich Resist Them? truthout.org Zohran Mamdani's historic victory for the working class in the financial capital of the world is a reflection of the growing appeal of bold platforms that attack extreme inequality and oligarchy and move toward a more equitable and just society. Inequality, to be sure, is one of the biggest social problems facing many countries across the globe. The gap between haves and have-nots has grown to… |
(2025-11-05). What Can Mamdani Do to Combat Trump's Threats of a National Guard Deployment? truthout.org If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard. Last month, Trump insinuated that he'd send troops to "clean up" the country's biggest city if Mamdani won the election, as he did decisively Tuesday night. Trump administration officials have also threatened to ramp… |
(2025-11-05). Democrats' NY mayor will shake things up starting with child care. asiatimes.com 
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City's mayor on November 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores. During his campaign, Mamdani's promises clearly resonated with …
(2025-11-05). Both NYC Tabloids Fought Mamdani, But Each Did It Their Way. fair.org 
Scary people of color featured prominently in the New York Post's anti-Mamdani tirades ( If there's one thing that the institutional opinion-makers of New York's major local tabloids, the New York Post and the Daily News, agreed on during the recent mayoral campaign, it's that Zohran Mamdani should not be the next mayor of New York. But the way their editorial boards approached the election over the past few months vastly differed, reflecting their contrasti…
(2025-11-05). "I Think That Protest Is a Healthy Part of Any Democracy," Says Mamdani. truthout.org The night before Election Day, Zohran Mamdani — who was elected New York City's 111th mayor on Tuesday — hopped on the W train from 34th Street-Herald Square to Queens for an event with canvassers at Dutch Kills Playground. We took the ride with him, and this is what we saw: Some gasped when they saw who it was, with one man grabbing a selfie on the platform with the then-candidate before the… |
(2025-11-05). The Role of Snipers in the Arab Spring and Maidan Protests/ By William Van Wagenen. voicesfromsyria.com Original Link Here: The Role of Snipers in the Arab Spring and Maidan Protests | The Libertarian Institute As anti-government protests known as the Arab Spring swept through the Middle East in early 2011, observers felt they were witnessing spontaneous, grassroots calls for freedom against decades of tyranny and dictatorship. While the demands of the …
(2025-11-05). 'Divest from genocide' call by NZ university workers to UniSaver. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report More than 700 academics have this week sent an open letter demanding the university retirement savings scheme UniSaver immediately divest from companies directly linked to Israel and genocide. This latest letter, organised by University Workers for Palestine (UW4P), has been signed by 715 people — almost double the number of 400 staff…
(2025-11-05). Making a stand against the global assault on press freedom. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kasun Ubayasiri We are gathered here to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) National Media Section usually campaigns for journalists' rights and industrial agency in Australia — but today, we join hands with the IFJ — International Federation of Journalists, the…
(2025-11-05). Vingroup's legal bullying doesn't work in Germany like in Vietnam. asiatimes.com 
A Berlin court has rejected most of the defamation claims filed by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and VinFast Germany GmbH against exiled journalist Le Trung Khoa, ruling that the plaintiffs must bear nearly 88% of total legal costs, a major setback for Vingroup's international "legal blitz" strategy. The Berlin Regional Court (Landgericht Berlin II) …
(2025-11-05). NYC Voters Defy Establishment. consortiumnews.com Voters in New York City withstood a barrage of money and racist insults against their 34-year old socialist candidate to send him to City Hall in the country's biggest city in convincing fashion on Tuesday night. By Jon Queally Common…
(2025-11-05). California Republicans Sue to Overturn Voter-Backed Prop 50 Redistricting Vote. truthout.org California Republicans are suing state officials in hopes of invalidating a ballot initiative that passed on Tuesday, which is aimed at combating the effects of a nationwide Republican gerrymandering scheme. The initiative, known as Proposition 50, seeks to temporarily suspend California's independent redistricting commission in order to craft maps that would likely give Democrats an… |
(2025-11-05). Lawsuit Charges That CA Law Illegally Muzzles Students and Teachers on Palestine. truthout.org Beginning January 1, 2026, teachers in California classrooms will be looking over their shoulders to avoid running afoul of a frightening new "antisemitism" law. On October 7, despite widespread opposition from civil rights groups, teachers' unions, and education advocates, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 715, which amends the California Education Code to police what teachers can teach and what… |
(2025-11-05). Ireland teams up with agency promoting drones. electronicintifada.net Dublin's defense of Palestinian rights rings hollow.
(2025-11-05). How CCTV footage of Maccabi riots in Amsterdam went missing. electronicintifada.net Dutch authorities have tried to explain why two criminal cases involving Israeli football hooligans were dismissed from prosecution. Their statements are inconsistent, contradictory and incomplete.
(2025-11-05). Global evangelical Christianity is shifting eastward, says Palestinian minister. anabaptistworld.org At the 14th General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance, held in Seoul, South Korea, the last week of October, Jack Sara pondered what he called a generational and geographical shift in the global evangelical Christian landscape.
(2025-11-05). In Voter Rebuke to Trump, Democrats Win Races Across the US. truthout.org We get an overview of how Democrats won big across the United States in Tuesday's elections, with Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts. Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor's race, and Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia's governorship. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats pick up five additional congressional seats in… |
(2025-11-05). Mamdani Beats Cuomo and the Press Hacks (Again). fair.org 
(2025-11-05). BRICS New Development Bank fueling Indonesia's green energy dream. asiatimes.com 
Indonesia's recent decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB) may not have dominated international headlines, yet it marks a turning point in the world's fourth-most-populous country's energy future. This partnership could decide how Indonesia finances, builds and implements its ambitious clean energy transformation plan while presenting a model for the Global South to emulate. …
(2025-11-05). Virginia's History-Making Governor's Race Win Is About More Than Representation. capitalbnews.org 
ARLINGTON, Virginia — Democrats secured victories in key races in Virginia on Nov. 4. Abigail Spanberger, 46, won the governor's race and will be the first woman to enter the state's Executive Mansion in the role. She defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, 61. And Jay Jones, 36, overcame a scandal involving violent text messages. He defeated …
(2025-11-05). Colorado Passes Measures to Feed All Public School Kids by Taxing the Wealthy. truthout.org Colorado voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of ballot measures that aim to ensure every public school child in the state is able to access free meals at their schools. Proposition MM increases taxes on wealthy households earning more than $300,000 annually. The measure supplements a previously passed referendum from 2022 that also called for increases in taxes in order to help fund… |
(2025-11-05). Taming the sound and fury of the Empire of Chaos. thealtworld.com Are China-Russia — and a great deal of the Global Majority — really ready? Call it an auspicious vow. | Close the door, put out the light
| You know they won't be home tonight
| The snow falls hard and don't you know
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| Led Zeppelin, No Quarter | In a matter of less than a year, Russian scientific know-how came up with four bangers: | 1. Oreshnik: hypersonic missile, already tested in the Ukraine battleground. | 2. Burevestnik: Or "Stormbringer", with that nice Deep Purple ring. Nuclear cruise missile with unlimited range. | 3. Posei…
(2025-11-05). Will Zohran Mamdani Make New York the First City to Confront Its Debt to Slavery? capitalbnews.org 
Reparations for slavery and historic discrimination against African Americans once seemed like a pipe dream. But momentum for it has been building in the past five years in cities across America, including New York City, which has deep ties to slavery and has become an important testing ground of whether America is ready to make …
(2025-11-05). Markets quake as investors put profit over promise from AI. asiatimes.com 
Global markets are undergoing a long-anticipated valuation reset. The latest sell-off, triggered on Wall Street and spreading through Asia and Europe today, shows that investors are beginning to question whether the optimism buoying AI and tech shares generally can be justified by profit rather than promise. For more than a year, investors have treated AI …
(2025-11-05). Space terrorism no longer the realm of science fiction. asiatimes.com 
As satellite technology surges ahead and space becomes increasingly accessible to private and state actors alike, the new and unsettling threat of space terrorism looms above Earth's atmosphere. Once the domain of science fiction, the idea of terrorist activity in outer space is now a growing concern among experts. The democratization of space has not …
(2025-11-05). Majority of Colombia's voters are undecided: First 2026 election poll. colombiareports.com The majority of Colombia's voters has not yet decided who they will vote for in the upcoming presidential election in May 2026, according to the first poll after a suspension on public polls was lifted. In the Cifras Y Conceptos poll, only 38% of the polled voters said to have decided on who to vote …
(2025-11-05). CovertAction Bulletin Tariffs and Tensions: Is Trump Really Shifting on China? covertactionmagazine.com After almost a year of an escalating trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea last week…
(2025-11-05). Canadian corn maze celebrates martyr, 500 years of Anabaptism. anabaptistworld.org Visitors to Youth Farm Corn Maze in Rosthern, Sask., had the opportunity to lose themselves in Anabaptist history in October.
(2025-11-05). Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul. asiapacificreport.nz By 'Alakihihifo Vailala, PMN News The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) repeatedly warned its minister that replacing the traditional population-wide survey with administrative data would have negative consequences for data on Pasifika communities. They cautioned that this change would undercount Pacific people and lead to poor policy decisions, yet the changes proceeded. In records obtained…
(2025-11-05). Chatbot dystopia: the quick march of AI sycophancy. onlineopinion.com.au In Huxley's future, pleasure pacified the masses. In ours, the machines do it – one sycophantic sentence at a time.
(2025-11-05). China's bet on self-reliance won't fix an unbalanced economy. asiatimes.com 
Every few years since 1953, the Chinese government has unveiled a new master strategy for its economy: the all-important five-year plan. For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse. The task that faced China's leaders …
(2025-11-05). Nigel Farage's Chosen Reform Mayoral Candidate Suggested Black Britons Can't Be English. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK's candidate for Mayor in Doncaster this May has been accused of making "openly racist comments" following the train stabbings over the weekend. | In posts on Sunday, responding to Saturday's mass stabbing attack on the Doncaster to London King's Cross train, Reform councillor Alexander Jones explicitly attributed the crime to "individuals" who were "not English" and instead "Black and of Caribbean descent" — despite the alleged killer being British. | When a commenter noted that fact, Cllr Jones replied that being "English" is tied to racial "lineage" and "Anglo-Saxon heritage", appearing…
(2025-11-05). Products, fuel, and electricity are the real climate challenges for the future. onlineopinion.com.au A world of eight billion people still depends on oil, gas, and coal for the very materials that make electricity possible. Until that changes, energy policy must balance reliability, affordability – and reality.
(2025-11-05). "Epic Night for Democrats" : Party Wins Races Across the U.S. in Voter Rebuke to Trump. democracynow.org 
We get an overview of how Democrats won big across the United States in Tuesday's elections, with Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts. Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor's race, and Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia's governorship. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats pick up five additional congressional seats in a move to counter Texas's redistricting plan. Local races across the countries also saw widespread Democratic wins. Nichanian says he has "never really quite seen this level of system…
(2025-11-05). Frey Wins Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor Against Democratic Socialist Fateh. truthout.org Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey fended off a challenge from democratic socialist Omar Fateh to secure a third term by winning enough support in the second round of the city's ranked-choice voting system. City election officials declared Frey, a Democrat, the winner Wednesday morning after tabulating second- and subsequent-choice votes. Frey won 42% of first-choice votes, followed by Fateh with… |
(2025-11-05). Trump Admin Signals It May Not Pay Furloughed Workers After Shutdown Ends. truthout.org A new message to federal workers sent from several government agencies suggests that the Trump administration may not give back pay to furloughed workers once the shutdown ends, violating a statute that President Donald Trump himself signed into law six years ago. The message doesn't explicitly state that furloughed employees — those who have been told to stop working during the federal… |
(2025-11-05). This District Built On Civil Rights Legacy Has Gone Months Without Representation. capitalbnews.org 
Uncertainty continues to hang over Texas' 18th Congressional District. No single candidate secured 50% of the vote in the Nov. 4 special election, meaning that the race is heading to a runoff. The top two vote-getters — Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards — will compete at a date …
(2025-11-05). Intercommunal clash kills at least 33 people in Chad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) — At least 33 people were killed in clash between herders and farmers in southwestern Chad, a local official and a traditional leader said on Wednesday.
(2025-11-05). Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK. bylinetimes.com 
A Conservative councillor and the party's former Chair in Cornwall has been accused of "old-fashioned racism" after suggesting that Britain cannot sustain the "volume of young black males" she claimed was "flooding" the country and "jeopardising" safety. | Cornwall Conservative Councillor Pauline Giles backed a petition for "mass deportations" on Wednesday by expelled Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe. Cllr Giles is also a previous chair of Cornwall Council. | In her Facebook post endorsing his petition, she wrote: "If you want mass deportation of illegals in dinghies sign this petition! We cannot sustain the volume o…
(2025-11-05). Government Shutdown Is Straining Many Tribes' Already Thin Reserve Funds. truthout.org The 2025 government shutdown has reached a new record, and tribal leaders are beginning to run out of patience and funds, with many dipping into their own already strained reserve funding with no promise it'll be reimbursed. The 35-day shutdown has violated countless trust and treaty agreements between the United States and tribal nations. With a reduction of monthly Supplemental Nutrition… |
(2025-11-05). Colombia releases US drone strike survivor, claiming no evidence links him to drug trafficking. colombiareports.com Sources at Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office told Spanish newspaper El Pais that the Colombian survivor of a US drone strike on an alleged narco-submarine was released due to a lack of evidence. The victim, Jonathan Obando, had already been released from the Kennedy Hospital in Bogota on October 28 where he was admitted because of …
(2025-11-05). Americans punish Trump and Republicans for government shutdown. asiatimes.com 
One year and a day after Donald Trump won a second term as president — and on the 35th day of the US government shutdown, which has tied a record for the longest in history — the Democrats swept to victory in key races across the county. Democratic candidates won the governorships in the states …
(2025-11-05). Islam vs the West: 4 Fallacies Exposed. consortiumnews.com Isn't Islam inherently violent? What stopped the Islamic world having an Enlightenment? Why are some Muslims so into head-chopping? Jonathan Cook examines some common misperceptions. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net A recent conversation with a friend highlighted to me how little most…
(2025-11-05). China intentionally spreads authoritarian practices abroad. asiatimes.com 
Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country's then-president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov. Kyrgyzstan's powerful neighbor, China, responded to the unrest with restraint — but in …
(2025-11-05). New York Times Pushes Blatant Lies About Neoliberalism. cepr.net