(2025-11-03). Democracy Now! 2025-11-03 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 03, 2025; "Denying People the Right to Food": Millions Could Go Hungry as Trump Admin Holds Up SNAP Benefits; Trump Throws "Great Gatsby" Party at Mar-a-Lago as Food Stamps End for Millions; "Our Time Is Now": Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Campaign Inspires NYC's Working-Class South Asians; Trump Threatens to Go "Guns-a-Blazing" into Nigeria over "Killing of Christians"; Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka on Denial of His U.S. Visa & Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria | Headlines for November 03, 2025; "Denying Peo…
(2025-11-03). People in the US go hungry as Trump spends millions to invade Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The United States government is in the grips of one of its longest-running funding gaps in history. The ongoing government shutdown has already stretched beyond 30 days and now, the food security of millions of Americans is at risk as the funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is drying up and Trump officials
(2025-11-03). Trump administration to partially fund SNAP food benefits amid US shutdown. aljazeera.com The country's flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.
(2025-11-03). USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can't Give Discounts to SNAP Recipients. truthout.org As the Trump administration continued its illegal freeze on food assistance, the US Department of Agriculture sent a warning to grocery stores not to provide discounts to the more than 42 million Americans affected. Several grocery chains and food delivery apps have announced in recent days that they would provide substantial discounts to those whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… |
(2025-11-03). Jamal Soliman starts filming series about famous Sednaya Prison. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the fall of Bashar Assad's regime last December, horrific stories have emerged from the famous Syrian Sednaya Prison, which is also known as the "human slaughterhouse".Syrian writer Samer Radwan revealed on his Facebook page that filming has begun for the series "Al Khoroj Men Al-Bear" [Coming Out to the Well].He said that the story, screenplay, and dialogue were written by Radwan, while the series is directed by Mohamed Lotfi.The Syrian series will be filmed between Beirut and Damascus and will depict a historical period of years lived by detainees inside Sednaya Prison in Damascus.Syrian actor…
(2025-11-03). USDA warning to grocers deepens SNAP crisis as Trump defies court orders. nationofchange.org As federal judges order the administration to pay out frozen food benefits, the USDA warns grocery stores not to offer discounts to millions of hungry Americans caught in the shutdown, citing the "Equal Treatment Rule."
(2025-11-03). From Gaza to Darfur: Mossad's strategic footprint in Sudan's genocide. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — As the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) consolidate control over western Sudan with the fall of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, questions are growing about the involvement of foreign actors—particularly Israel and the United States—in shaping the trajectory of the country's civil war.
(2025-11-03). No Neutrals There: US Labor, Zionism, and the Struggle for Palestine by Jeff Schuhrke. indybay.org No Neutrals There: US Labor, Zionism, and the Struggle for Palestine by Jeff Schuhrke is reviewed by retired professor Kim Scipes. He looks at Schuhrke's history of US trade unionists and their support for the Zionist state of Israel and how the AFL-CIO leadership including President Liz Schuler have worked to shutdown any debate or action against the genocide and discrimination Palestinian workers and people…
(2025-11-03). Global South Cooperation Needed To Counter Hegemonic Disinformation. popularresistance.org Systematic disinformation is employed by the hegemonic powers to destabilise, divide, and weaken independent peoples and nations. It serves to disempower entire populations, justify suffocating sieges, proxy wars, invasions, and occupations, and to disqualify resistance. | The problem: hegemonic propaganda is broad, deep, and well integrated. | The Anglo-American enemy has lost its advantages in technology, industry and commerce, but maintains them in finance and propaganda. | The dollar/SWIFT dictatorship still rules, and media, communicational, and ideological Anglo-American hegemony remains firmly in place, th…
(2025-11-03). Daily Tips To Protect Your Privacy And Security. popularresistance.org Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy much easier. This month we're going to do just that. For the month of October, we'll update this post with new tips every weekday that show various ways you can opt yourself out of the ways tech giants surveil you. | Online privacy isn't dead. But the tech giants make it a pain in the butt to achieve. With these incremental tweaks to the services we use, we can throw sand in the gears of the surveillance machine and o…
(2025-11-03). Inside Africa's bid to finance its own infrastructure. independent.co.ug 
Luanda Summit signals a historic shift toward continental self-reliance in development funding NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | In Luanda, the Angolan capital, where the Atlantic Ocean breeze carries both the promise of prosperity and the weight of unmet potential, African leaders gathered there recently for a defining conversation about the continent's future. The third summit …
(2025-11-03). Israel kills Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli army announced that its air force had killed Muhammad Ali Hadid, a senior Hezbollah commander and head of the group's Rizwan Force unit, in an airstrike on Lebanon's southern Nabatieh district.According to the army statement, Hadid was eliminated in a precision strike carried out by an Israeli drone. Lebanese media, including Al-Mayadeen, reported multiple Israeli raids on southern towns, including Aita al-Shaab and Al-Duwair, resulting in casualties, the destruction of several vehicles, and damage to nearby commercial shops.Eyewitnesses said Israeli warplanes and reconnaissance drones conti…
(2025-11-03). Video: Survivors recall scenes of mass murder in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Survivors of a paramilitary assault on el-fasher in Sudan have spoken of the horrors they encountered.
(2025-11-03). The government brought him from India to work in an Israeli factory. His horrifying death was entirely preventable. haaretz.com Prasad Vanapalli was killed in a factory in Ashdod due to a faulty machine. He is the 11th worker this year to die in a work-related accident, and his family went through a month of hell to repatriate his body…
(2025-11-03). Trump Admin Looking To Restore Coal Plants As America's Grid Buckles. wattsupwiththat.com The DOE has issued several emergency orders to keep coal plants humming as it has also sounded alarms over America's grid. DOE's July grid reliability report projected that blackouts could increase by a factor of 100 across America if the U.S. continues to phase out reliable power sources without adequate replacements.
(2025-11-03). When Zohran Mamdani Campaigned In Arabic, He Was Speaking an Old American Language. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani made a campaign ad in quite passable colloquial Arabic for the some 180,000 Arab residents of New York, who live primarily along Steinway Street in Queens and in Brooklyn. Mamdani's wife, artist Rama Duwaji, is a Houstonian whose family hails from Syria. …
(2025-11-03). Trump calls Russia & China leaders 'tough, smart,' warns 'not to be toyed with' | Putin | Xi Jinping. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump surprised global audiences with rare praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling both "tough, smart, serious leaders" who should not be underestimated. In a high-profile CBS interview, Trump said that neither leader was "to be toyed with" and insisted they were equally formidable, with no clear upper hand between them. He also claimed that Russia and China are conducting "secret" nuclear weapons tests and revealed he has discussed denuclearization with both leaders.
(2025-11-03). Visually impaired Arabs turn to AI for empowerment and equality. newarab.com 
For years, Saudi media professional Khalid Al-Harbi waited anxiously for friends to describe the images that arrived on his WhatsApp or explain the infographics that government agencies shared on social media. | As a blind person, he depended entirely on others to understand visual content or read PDF documents for his work. | Today, Khalid smiles as he describes the moment of "liberation" that artificial intelligence brought him. | "Now I can read everything myself — photos, documents," he says, his voice carrying a mix of wonder and relief at the independence these tools have provided. | Khalid's experien…
(2025-11-03). Court Upholds Tiananmen Vigil Leader's Indictment: A Crackdown on Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal developement, a Hong Kong court has dismissed the appeal of Chow Hang-tung, a former leader of the Tiananmen vigil, as part of a high-profile case stemming from the Chinese national security law.
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(2025-11-03). Cristiano Ronaldo 950: A Goal-by Goal Timeline. ummid.com Al Nassr Captain and Portuguese Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saturday October 25, 2025 became the only player in International Football to score 950 career goals.
(2025-11-03). Yemen ready to respond to Zionist regime: Ansarallah official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Mohammed al-Farah, a member of Ansarallah's Political Bureau says Yemen is fully prepared to respond to Zionist war criminals.
(2025-11-03). SA, Switzerland strengthen ties through education and cultural restitution. sanews.gov.za SA, Switzerland strengthen ties through education and cultural restitution | South Africa and Switzerland have signed a Joint Declaration of Cooperation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), reaffirming their shared intention to elevate the quality and impact of vocational education through stronger public-private collaboration. | The declaration was signed by Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, during President Cyril Ramaphosa's State Visit to Switzerland, held from 29 to 30 October 2025. | The State Visit, described as highly successful, deepened bilateral relations between the tw…
(2025-11-03). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-11-03). What the latest polls are showing in the Mamdani vs Cuomo NYC mayoral race. aljazeera.com The most recent polls place Mamdani 14.7 points ahead of Cuomo, according to RealClearPolitics poll average.
(2025-11-03). Tomgram: Douglas H. White, The Mamdani Experience and the Future of America. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Had you told me about this world of ours when I was younger, I wouldn't have believed you. Of course, as a boy, I did live through Joe McCarthy, the Trump of his moment. However, while he had …
(2025-11-03). Petrol and diesel to decrease from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to decrease from Wednesday | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced decreases in the price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas from Wednesday this week. | The following price adjustments will apply: | Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 51 cent decrease. | Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): 51 cent decrease. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 21 cent decrease. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): 19 cent decrease. | Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): 1 cent decrease. | Single Maximum National Retail Price for Illuminating Paraffin: 1 cent decrease. | Maximum Retail Price of LP Gas: 61 cent d…
(2025-11-03). Migrant workers reveal exploitation in Jordan's textile industry. newarab.com 
Every morning, Sona starts her routine at 6 am with breakfast and a cup of tea, which she shares with a colleague who lives with her in Ad-Dulayl, northern Jordan. | After getting ready for the day, she leaves with her female colleagues for the short walk to the textile factory. The group of women stay close together, wary of potential assault or verbal abuse along the way. | When they reach the factory gates at the Her shift runs fro…
(2025-11-03). Mauritania: Neither origin nor destination. uwidata.com 
By Anna Enrech Calbet* In Mauritania, September and October are the hottest months of the year. This heat translates into nearly empty streets during the day, which fill up as the sun begins to set. Even so, tensions are running high: in recent months, Mauritanian police have significantly increased their raids on the streets of …
(2025-11-03). Tanzania's president "needs to bring people together" aljazeera.com "Managing the young Tanzanians who are desperate to see her lead them out of these crises, I think, is their way forward…
(2025-11-03). Tehran to host Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The sixth Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference will kick off tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Friday.
(2025-11-03). In Pictures: Thousands join 'Satyacha Morcha' in Mumbai against 'Vote Chori'. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of people from across Maharashtra Saturday November 01, 2025 hit the streets in Mumbai to join 'Satyacha Morcha' called to protest against 'Vote Chori'.
(2025-11-03). Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Saturday threatened military intervention in Nigeria, saying the US may go into the country "guns-a-blazing" over allegations that the government isn't doing enough to protect Christians from Islamist militants. "If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and …
(2025-11-03). Terms of Surrender: the Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice in Palestine. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of two years of the globally broadcast extermination of the people of Palestine, three distinct tracks of international response have emerged. One is grounded in justice, international law, human rights, and accountability. Two others are dedicated to impunity, the continued subjugation of the victims, and the normalization of the perpetrator regime.
(2025-11-03). Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape video traced after suicide fear. ummid.com Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, the Israeli Army's top lawyer who leaked rape videos of a Palestinian hostage, is found alive after suicide fears.
(2025-11-03). Top 7 AI Visibility Tools Driving Smarter Decisions (2025 Edition). moguldom.com Modern marketers have more data than ever, but knowing what to do with it is the real challenge. Dashboards and reports often explain what happened—not why it happened or what to do next. Artificial intelligence is changing that. By analyzing patterns, predicting trends, and surfacing insights before they appear in reports, AI is giving marketers …
(2025-11-03). Thursday 11/6: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-11-03). Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines. aljazeera.com More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
(2025-11-03). EC to verify 51 cr voters across 12 States/UTs in SIR Phase 2. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday announced to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) starting November 04, 2025.
(2025-11-03). Premier League player allegedly threatened by agent with gun. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | A Premier League footballer was allegedly threatened with a gun on a north London street by a well-known football agent, according to a statement released by the Metropolitan Police on Monday. The agent, who is in his 30s and has represented several top-flight players, was arrested following the incident, which …
(2025-11-03). Teasing the Armageddon Fanciers: Trump's Nuclear Testing Boast. counterpunch.org 
Nuclear weapons have made the world safe for hypocrisy and unsafe in every other respect. Astride the nonsense that is nuclear apartheid — the forced separation of the states that are permitted to have nuclear weapons and those that do not — sits that rumpled, crumpled creature called the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). For
(2025-11-02). Preparations for 8th CIIE nearly complete. ecns.cn Preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, are nearly complete.
(2025-11-03). Bahrain to build world's largest rooftop solar power plant. ummid.com Bahrain on Sunday November 02, 2025 announced construction of the world's largest single-site rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MWp.
(2025-11-03). Civil Society Should Be Resisting Trump's Authoritarianism. popularresistance.org This November, I'll be standing outside the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., holding a sign that reads: "Ask me why I'm not allowed inside the APHA meeting." After more than two decades as a member — serving as editorial board chair of the American Journal of Public Health, as an elected section chair, and as a governing councilor — APHA revoked my membership in September, stripped me of my elected leadership position, and banned me from attending meetings for two years. | My offense? In November 2024, I participated in a protest at APHA's Minneapolis meeting. T…
(2025-11-03). Government shutdown threatens to delay LIHEAP for millions of low-income families in Pa., other states. whyy.org Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating the loss of her federal "I feel like I'm living in scary times. It's not easy to rest when you know you have things to do with limited accounts, limited funds. There isn't too much you can do," said Chapman, 74. | Chapman relies on the $4.1 billion Low-Income Home En…
(2025-11-03). Iran, Russia agree to form joint transport task force, digital single window. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Russia have agreed to establish a joint transport task force and launch a digital single window system between Tehran and Moscow to address logistical challenges and boost bilateral trade, a senior Iranian transport official said.
(2025-11-03). Sunday Science: Powerful New Antibiotic That Can Kill Superbugs Discovered in Soil Bacteria. portside.org Sunday Science: Powerful New Antibiotic That Can Kill Superbugs Discovered in Soil Bacteria |
(2025-11-03). Native Alaska villages were already on the frontlines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit. grist.org 
(2025-11-03). (W.E. Talk) Economist: China's 15th Five-Year Plan to inject new momentum into the global economy. ecns.cn Compared with the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China faces a more complex and challenging environment domestically and internationally in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2025-11-03). Verso Nord: la strategia di sicurezza statunitense per l'Artico. strategic-culture.su L'attività militare nella regione artica è in costante aumento; questo è innegabile e ormai evidente a tutti. | Segue nostro Le sfide americane per la sicurezza | Proseguendo la nostra esplorazione sulle Con l'espansione dell'accesso alla regione artica, emergono nuove minacce che costringono gli Stati artici a intensificare gli investimenti volti a salvaguardare i propri interessi strategici ed economici. Storicamente, la posizione mili…
(2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-03). SIU to probe allegations of maladministration at Siyathemba Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe allegations of maladministration at Siyathemba Local Municipality | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration at the Siyathemba Local Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape. | The investigation will aim to recover any losses the state suffered. | Proclamation 295 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the procurement of printers, photocopy machines and other related equipment. | "The SIU will probe any related unauthorised, irregular, frui…
(2025-11-03). Yunus leading a quiet Islamist coup in Bangladesh. asiatimes.com 
A silent coup is unfolding in Bangladesh. Behind the facade of governance, an alleged alliance of Islamist networks, foreign intelligence agencies and ideologues is methodically dismantling the country's armed forces. The orchestrator: Muhammad Yunus — once hailed as a Nobel laureate for peace, now presiding over an increasingly Islamist-leaning regime. At stake is not just …
(2025-11-03). Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.
(2025-11-03). Iran rejects receiving any official message via Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said no official message has been conveyed to Iran through Omani channels.
(2025-11-03). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-11-03). Transnet gears up for increased fruit exports. sanews.gov.za Transnet gears up for increased fruit exports | Transnet says it is ready to handle increased fruit export volumes at the Cape Town Container Terminal, which serves as a key link between Western Cape producers and international markets. | This as the deciduous fruit season has been forecasted to increase by 3% in export table grapes, pomegranates, stone fruits, berries, apples, and pears from November 2025 until the end of March 2026. | "We are approaching this season with confidence following recent investments in new equipment which we look forward to using this deciduous season. These newer machines are more…
(2025-11-03). CIIE Stories | Encounter CIIE amid Hubei's charm. ecns.cn As CIIE promotional event series arrived in Hubei province, Alexander James Nelson, Deputy General Manager of TUTTl Élelmiszeripari Kft, made his second visit to this central Chinese province. For foreign companies like TUTTl that are new to the market, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a crucial window into understanding China's consumer network.
(2025-11-03). AISSEE 2026: Three New Sainik Schools Added. ummid.com The Sainik Schools Society has added three new Sainik Schools in addition to 69 schools listed in the AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
(2025-11-03). Nobel Peace Prize winners condemn Trump's nuclear bomb testing threats. indybay.org Japanese atomic bomb survivors group that won the Nobel Peace Prize, are condemning the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump for claiming that the US will resume nuclear bomb tests.
(2025-11-03). Xi says ready to work with Canada to bring ties back to right track. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to work with Canada to bring China-Canada relations back to the right track of healthy, stable and sustainable development at an early date for the better benefits of the two peoples.
(2025-11-03). Babar Azam sets new record in most 50+ scores in T20I. ummid.com Pakistan batter Babar Azam Saturday set a new world record in most fifty-plus scores in T20 One Day International Cricket.
(2025-11-03). Thursday 11/20: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-11-03). Iran Food Expo to showcase power of Iranian brands. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Rashid Azizpour, the secretary general of the Federation of Iranian Food Associations, stated that the Iranian Food Industries Exhibition titled IRAN FOOD EXPO, which will be held during December 3-6, at the Iran Mall Exhibition Center in Tehran, with the efforts of the Federation of Iranian Food Associations, will be held with a different approach this year.
(2025-11-03). Troy City Council District 3 Candidate Katie Spain-McLaren. mediasanctuary.org Katie Spain-McLaren is running for Troy City Council District 3 on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines against John Mancinelli. Katie spoke with Elizabeth Press as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine's election watch coverage. | HMM reached out to John Mancinelli for an interview, but we have not heard back.
(2025-11-03). Corporate Donors to Trump's White House Ballroom Beset by Conflicts, Received $279 Billion in Government Contracts in the Past Five Years. commondreams.org The corporate and billionaire donors to Donald Trump's gaudy ballroom project are beset by conflicts of interest, according to a
(2025-11-03). 10 days in Germany — what has changed in the last 10 years? unitedworldint.com Impressions from a trip to a country once leading in Europe. I first went to Germany in the summer of 1989. My last visit was in 2016. In 2016, I went to many cities and towns, giving numerous conferences in different regions. In total, I might have travelled close to 20 times to this country. …
(2025-11-03). OpenAI, Amazon sign $38bn AI deal. aljazeera.com The announcement comes less than week after Amazon laid off 14,000 people.
(2025-11-03). Socialism or Barbarism. portside.org Socialism or Barbarism |
(2025-11-03). NYC Voters want real change. They hope the next mayor can deliver it. therealnews.com 
Before voting ends in the New York City mayoral race, TRNN is on the ground talking to voters about who they voted for and why. One theme has emerged: New Yorkers want real change, and they want it now. | Before voting ends in the New York City mayoral race, TRNN is on the ground talking to voters about who they voted for and why. One theme has emerged: New Yorkers want real change, and they want it now. elections,New York,video,Zohran Mamdani
(2025-11-03). Netanyahu will not allow safe passage of Hamas militants from IDF-controlled parts of Gaza, source says. haaretz.com The militants were stranded in the Israeli-controlled area after the cease-fire went into effect in October. PM Netanyahu made his decision following pressure from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir…
(2025-11-03). China names first sea wind, wave detection satellite MAZU, set for 2027 launch. ecns.cn China's first satellite designed to detect sea winds and waves has been officially named MAZU, officials announced Sunday at the 10th World Mazu Culture Forum in Fujian province. The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.
(2025-11-03). UAE Flag Day: Strict penalties for insulting National flag as residents prepare for celebrations. geo.tv 
The tallest flagpole in the world at 123m tall, the Abu Dhabi Flagpole stands at the end of the scenic Corniche Breakwater facing the heart of the city. — Instagram@ralphemerson_deperalta
(2025-11-03). Volunteer Spotlight: Denna Song. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Edmonton, Canada | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I was introduced to World BEYOND War through the
(2025-11-03). US's 10 Richest People Have Gained Nearly $700B in Wealth Since Trump Reelection. truthout.org New research published Monday shows that the 10 richest people in the United States have seen their collective fortune grow by nearly $700 billion since President Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House and rushed to deliver more wealth to the top in the form of tax cuts. The billionaire wealth surge that has accompanied Trump's return to power is part of a decades-long… |
(2025-11-03). Interview: Sen. Rand Paul Slams "Insane" Trump Admin Drug Boat Policy. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / |
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(2025-11-03). Participará Marrero Cruz en Cumbre Mundial sobre Desarrollo Social. cubadebate.cu Marrero Cruz, quien llegó a esta nación del golfo Arábigo Pérsico para participar en la 2da. Cumbre Mundial sobre Desarrollo Social —que tendrá lugar del 4 al 6 de noviembre en Doha—, señaló que su visita es, además, expresión "de la prioridad que otorgamos a los vínculos con este Estado" y aseguró que es "un placer poder compartir con los hermanos cataríes".
(2025-11-03). Exposed! Pfizer Molecular Biologist Biohazard Whistleblower McClain & Health & Safety. indybay.org Pfizer molecular biologist and biohazard whistleblower Becky McClain talks about her new book Exposed, A Pfizer | Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, And Becomes A Biohazard Whistleblower. Her biotech laboratory at the Pfizer facility with 6,000 scientists was contaminated and the company would not correct the problem which led to her getting sick with a genetic disease. She was also terminated and terrorized by Pfizer to stop her from going public.
(2025-11-03). The Spike of Silence: From power to prayer, the heartrending story of Kazemi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – One of Iran's brightest volleyball stars, Saber Kazemi, went from lighting up arenas with his spikes to lying in a hospital room, fighting for life. His story is a haunting reminder of the human fragility behind the glory of sport.
(2025-11-03). Trump says US must 'stay number one' as China ramps up crypto push. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, US, July 27, 2024. — Reuters President Donald Trump has warned that China's growing involvement in Bitcoin and other digital assets could threaten America's lead in the global…
(2025-11-03). Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee to boost economic ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Tehran.
(2025-11-03). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-11-03). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-11-03). Let Them Eat Marble and Big Beautiful Ballroom. commondreams.org 
Hours after exultantly posting 24 photos about his gaudy new marble bathroom and hours before he defiantly refused to fund food stamps and health care subsidies for 42 million Americans, King Donald held a glitzy Great-Gatsby-themed party for his robber baron cronies and their plastic molls, thus adding to his myriad crimes by defiling a luminous, pivotal book that assails the moral depredations of the rich. Tell us without telling us you don't know how it and its toxic Gilded Age ends. So much winning. As government employees work unpaid, soaring health care costs loom, DOGE cuts slow air traffic and social…
(2025-11-03). Peru's Executive In Crisis. popularresistance.org On October 9, 2025, the Peruvian Congress once again voted to vacate the executive; this time the usefulness of their puppet Dina Boluarte had run out. With more than 80 deaths under her belt during the 2022-23 uprisings predominantly in the Southern mineral rich regions of Peru, Dina Boluarte was sacrificed to the altar of a dictatorial right wing Congress. With 122 votes in favor of vacating the region's most unpopular president for "permanent moral incapacity" amid growing crime and protests in the capitol city demanding action. Congress swiftly approved the new Interim President, president of the Congress, Jo…
(2025-11-03). CIIE Stories | Open stage illuminates 'technical glimmers'. ecns.cn Zhou Qing, Operations Director of Hexagon Shanghai, vividly recalled his first visit to the "Four-leaf Clover", the venue of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The expansive exhibition halls, the diverse array of products, and the constant flow of visitors left a lasting impression of China's commitment to openness. What amazed him even more was that through this grand event, he and his team not only showcased the company's strengths to the world but also rediscovered the immense value of their specialized business areas, thanks to enthusiastic feedback from the global market.
(2025-11-03). Trump calls corruption trial says U.S. will involved to help him. haaretz.com In an interview with CBS News, the U.S. president lauded Netanyahu and said that he was not being 'treated well,' saying that the U.S. will 'help him out a little bit' with his trial, the latest in a string of comments criticizing the Israeli PM's ongoing corruption trial…
(2025-11-03). Tragic Incident: Labourer's Death at Rajasthan's RAPS Highlights Safety Concerns. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded at the Rawatbhatta Atomic Power Station in Rajasthan when a labourer passed away days after a hydrogen sulphide gas leak. The deceased, Dharmendra Lohar, had been under ventilator support in a Kota hospital and succumbed to his injuries late Sunday.
(2025-11-03). Iranian women in sports: A bright future ahead. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Women's sports in Iran have made remarkable progress over the past few decades. Despite various challenges, Iranian female athletes have continued to break barriers and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their athletic dreams.
(2025-11-03). Museveni hails Arrow Boys for fighting rebels in Teso. independent.co.ug 
Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the Arrow Boys of Teso for their bravery and sacrifice in defending their communities against insurgent forces, describing them as heroes who helped restore peace and stability in the region. Speaking at a campaign rally in Amuria District, President Museveni, …
(2025-11-03). How The Media Normally Report On A Mass Atrocity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Washington Post has published an article titled "
(2025-11-03). Anduril drones won't close US Air Force's China gap. asiatimes.com 
Anduril's maiden flight of its YFQ-44A signals a fierce sprint to field AI-enabled wingmen, as the US Air Force races to plug a historic fighter shortfall it can't easily build its way out of. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Anduril's YFQ-44A prototype drone, a contender in the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft …
(2025-11-03). Paralyzed UNSC and legal pathways to sustain peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — In an in-depth interview with international law expert Leila Ramazannejad, the UNSC failures, the deadlock in enforcing ICC arrest warrants, and the absence of mechanisms to stop Israel's continued violations were examined.
(2025-11-03). Electoral crisis and shadow of Geagea's presidential ambition. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's cabinet has postponed a decision on proposed electoral amendments until Thursday, awaiting the report of a ministerial committee tasked with reviewing the changes.
(2025-11-03). Wednesday 11/5: Attorney General Bonta: Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws. indybay.org 1301 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2025-11-03). Wednesday 12/3: Perdue Rescue Trial Sentencing Hearing. indybay.org 600 Administration Dr. Santa Rosa, CA…
(2025-11-03). Amid a weakened justice system, the criminal gang in government steps up its hypocritical and predatory behavior. haaretz.com What was revealed in the Israeli Military Prosecutor's Office is terrible, but it doesn't come close to Qatargate or the crimes committed in Gaza and at Sde Teiman. But a malicious coalition is not going to pass up an opportunity to attack anyone who tries to stop it…
(2025-11-03). Another US 'Strike' on Small Boat Leaves Three Dead in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported Saturday a new "lethal kinetic strike" against a small boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Caribbean, ordered by President Donald Trump. | On social media, the official stated that the "narco-trafficking vessel" was allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization and that the attack took place in international waters. It is not clear in what part of the Caribbean the extrajudicial execution took place. | "This vessel—like every other—was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a know…
(2025-11-03). Parents of Israeli American hostage Omer Neutra, after body returned: to know, afraid not to. haaretz.com Orna and Ronen Neutra thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for 'brokering the unimaginable reality that has brought back 20 living hostages and 20 of the deceased so far'…
(2025-11-03). How Zohran Mamdani is the Future: Affordability and the Dignity of Working People. juancole.com By Douglas H. White ( Tomdispatch.com ) — On Tuesday, New York, the largest city in America, has an opportunity to elect Zohran Mamdani, a young man, a democratic socialist, an immigrant (at age seven), a Muslim, a progressive, and someone hated by Donald Trump. And no wonder, since he's the antithesis of Trump. No …
(2025-11-03). Watch: Zohran Mamdani's 'Dream' resonates with Indian Muslims. ummid.com No matter what the outcome of the New York Mayor Election will be. But, Mamdani deserves praise for bringing to the fore so forcefully the plight of Muslims living in most parts of the world today.
(2025-11-03). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for October, 2025: +0.53 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for October, 2025 was +0.53 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, unchanged from the September, 2025 value.
(2025-11-03). Global South on Alert: Will US-Venezuela Tensions Redraw the World Map? thinktank.pk In an era of shifting global alliances and persistent regional instability, questions about potential conflicts loom large. With ongoing military actions in the Caribbean and pointed rhetoric from Washington, many are asking: Is the US on the verge of another war? A Simmering Standoff The friction between the United States and Venezuela isn't new, but …
(2025-11-03). Welcome to anti-reality. indybay.org What our elites are trying to make us believe is pure mockery — but anyone who dares to point this out clearly must face accusations of mocking the state. Our author would rather read a Donald Duck comic. What he sees there is at least an honest fake and does not pretend to be real. An entertaining foray through our wonderland, which also touches on a few serious topics!
(2025-11-03). Did Wall Street Hide Epstein's Dirty Money? levernews.com 
(2025-11-03). Pasteur Institute of Iran holds intl. pandemic preparedness course in Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Pasteur Institute of Iran has organized a week-long international training course in Pakistan to enhance the pandemic preparedness capacity in addressing future health threats.
(2025-11-03). Sudan Crisis: Tracing The Israel, RSF Secret Links. ummid.com While the RSF's atrocities in El-Fasher shocked the world, a growing body of evidence points to covert Israeli links to the paramilitary group.
(2025-11-03). Friday 11/7: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/ctpampaignseries…
(2025-11-03). Mass AI Layoffs Hit As Fed Cuts Rate. scheerpost.com By Krystal Ball / Breaking Points ⚪ Krystal and Saagar discuss mass AI layoffs as the Fed cuts rates. |
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(2025-11-03). Is Europe Heading Towards a Drone War with Russia? thinktank.pk As geopolitical tensions simmer across the continent, the specter of conflict increasingly involves buzzing wings and silent strikes from above. With Ukraine's innovative drone campaigns reshaping battlefields and reports of unidentified aerial incursions over NATO borders. The Dawn of Drone Dominance: Europe's defense landscape is transforming rapidly, propelled by lessons from ongoing conflicts and rising …
(2025-11-03). Bihar's Political Showdown: Mahagathbandhan's Bold Predictions Versus NDA's Determination. devdiscourse.com In a critical phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sanjay Yadav declared that the governing NDA is losing its foothold, asserting Mahagathbandhan's imminent victory. Yadav confidently projected a new government formation, dismissing the NDA's prospects.
(2025-11-03). Canadian embassy hosted Ukraine's Azov brigade this summer. strategic-culture.su By Alex COSH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An Azov member described the meeting as a "friendly and open dialogue." | Canada's e…
(2025-11-03). Lighting and security system installed at Lar's Neshat Garden. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Larestan has completed and inaugurated a lighting and surveillance camera project at the historical Neshat Garden in Lar, southern Iran, the department's head said.
(2025-11-03). A new case of American-style double standard on freedom of the seas: The Xuelong 2 incident>. ecns.cn This article will analyze the legal nature of the actions of the Xuelong 2 and the USCG aircraft involved in this incident. It will then examine the legal uncertainties surrounding the U.S. claim to an "extended continental shelf", thereby revealing the "double standard" inherent in the U.S. authorities' version of "freedom of the seas" and its nature of running counter to the international rule of law.
(2025-11-03). Egypt unveils world's largest museum dedicated to single civilization at grand ceremony. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | After two decades of construction, Egypt on Saturday inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — during a grand ceremony held near the pyramids and the Sphinx, marking a landmark cultural event for the country renowned for its rich heritage. Egyptian President …
(2025-11-03). Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran's renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.
(2025-11-03). The World Economy's Centre of Gravity Shifts to Asia. portside.org The World Economy's Centre of Gravity Shifts to Asia |
(2025-11-03). Utah's 1,300-bed homelessness "accountability center" tests Trump-era crackdown. nationofchange.org Planned for 16 acres on the edge of Salt Lake City, Utah's new homelessness campus would combine mass shelter, court-ordered treatment, and "work-conditioned housing." Supporters call it a model of reform, while advocates warn it mirrors forced labor and internment.
(2025-11-03). Trump's Push to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing Rests on Falsehoods. truthout.org This past week, President Donald Trump called on the Department of Defense (DOD) to restart nuclear weapons testing "immediately," citing false claims about other countries' nuclear arsenals and testing. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday and an interview that aired on Sunday, Trump was vague regarding the extent of the future nuclear weapons testing, including whether he would push for… |
(2025-11-03). Thailand and Cambodia: An Effort Towards Peaceful Borders. devdiscourse.com Thailand and Cambodia have initiated the withdrawal of heavy artillery and begun de-mining along their contested border. This significant move comes in the wake of an extended truce deal signed last week in Kuala Lumpur, observed by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing ongoing tensions.
(2025-11-03). Insights | KITA Chief Rep: 'China's role in APEC has evolved significantly'. ecns.cn As Gyeongju officially enters APEC time recently, eyes are on the city. | "China's role in APEC has evolved significantly," said Park Sun Kyung, chief representative of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Shanghai Office, in an interview with China News Network.
(2025-11-03). Eye on Gazans: How the IDF legal chief drama overshadows the abuse of Palestinian prisoners. haaretz.com With a media leak, a cover-up and a suicide scare, it's easy to cast the former IDF military advocate general as the main character. But let's not lose sight of what this story is really about: What happened at the Sde Teiman base…
(2025-11-03). US nuclear tests ordered by Trump will not include explosions, says energy secretary. geo.tv 
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright holds a press conference on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. — ReutersTests ensure all parts can function to set up nuclear blast.Aim is to confirm that new weapons…
(2025-11-03). Friday 11/7: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-11-03). Conscientious Objection Could Change the World: A Statement by the WBW Europe Network. worldbeyondwar.org If we protect the right to conscientious objection and enable it to scale, we constrain warfare today — and make a demilitarised future not just imaginable, but achievable. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-11-03). ILPS November 6, 2025 Webinar: 'ICE Out Of Our Workplaces! Fight Against Fascism!' No U.S. War On Venezuela! wibailoutpeople.org 
Join ILPS-US in a webinar Thurs Nov 6 at 5 PM PST | 8 PM EST, bringing together various speakers across unions, workers organizations, and workplaces to share lessons & experiences in fighting against the ICE attacks on migrant workers. Hear from Chicago Teachers Union, International Migrants Alliance, People's Struggle San Fernando Valley, United Domestic …
(2025-11-03). Bahrain's Call for Peace: Strengthening India-Middle East Ties. devdiscourse.com Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, has called for all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to exercise restraint and honor ceasefire commitments, echoing India's consistent call for dialogue and peace. Speaking at the 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting, Alzayani emphasized the potential of the recently adopted Gaza peace plan as a unique opportunity to advance regional coexistence.
(2025-11-03). Google claims "13K faster than Supercomputer" Quantum computing breakthrough. ummid.com In a major breakthrough, Google has claimed its Willow quantum computing chip can crack algorithm and complex equations 13,000 times faster than the finest supercomputer available today.
(2025-11-03). NSFAS board chairperson resigns. sanews.gov.za NSFAS board chairperson resigns | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board. | In a statement issued on Monday, Manamela said Dr Stander's resignation letter contains serious allegations regarding the governance environment at NSFAS, including claims of bullying, intimidation, racism, and threats to personal safety. | The Minister said he will meet with Dr Stander today, (3 November), to discuss the issues raised "directly a…
(2025-11-03). Casualties after magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Casualties were reported after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, just months after another deadly tremor left the country reeling as it contends with a series of humanitarian crises. | The latest quake hit in the early hours of the morning at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with the An initial toll showed seven people were killed and 150 injured, the local health directorate said. | Poor communication networ…
(2025-11-03). Women guards of Kaziranga brave all challenges to protect wildlife in India. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-03). With Hurricane Melissa, Capitalism and Climate Chaos Bring Devastation to Jamaica. counterpunch.org 
Kingston buzzed with feverish preparations and anxious alerts in the days before Melissa, a powerful Category 5 hurricane, made landfall earlier this week on the island of Jamaica. Supermarkets and hardware stores endured the crush of customers scrambling to stockpile water, food, and other supplies while residents boarded up windows and cut away vulnerable branches from hulking mango trees.
(2025-11-03). A.G.s: Plastics "Pact" Harms Consumers. wattsupwiththat.com For years, environmental activists have pressured the business world to embrace the UN's aggressive climate and energy agenda. They know full well that corporate leaders won't sign on voluntarily — doing so would mean skyrocketing costs, suffocating regulations, and peddling products that consumers simply don't want.
(2025-11-03). Shenzhou XXI blasts off, on way to space station. ecns.cn The three Shenzhou XXI mission crew members are scheduled to arrive at the Tiangong space station early on Saturday morning, several hours after they embarked on their six-month orbital journey.
(2025-11-03). Student visa surge signals migration rebound despite policy tightening. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-03). Putin, Xi tough, smart leaders, not to be toyed with: Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — United States President Donald Trump has described Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping as "tough, smart leaders" who must be taken seriously.
(2025-11-03). The Only Sane Response To A Dystopian World Is To Have Radical Imagination. popularresistance.org At sunrise in Gaza, fifteen years ago, a group of fishermen prepared their nets to set sail. Restricted to six nautical miles from shore by the recently imposed and illegal Israeli naval blockade, members of the Abu Bakr family, a fisherfolk clan from Al Shaati refugee camp, spoke of the sea as giver and taker of life. | It was weeks after the Cast Lead bombardment had stopped, a brief pause post massacre. We had accompanied Gazan ambulance services, working alongside committed and courageous paramedics as they responded to the devastation. A small, disparate group of international volunteers, trying to act as hu…
(2025-11-03). Bihar 2025 Election: A Referendum on Memory. ummid.com Bihar's 2025 election is not a contest of parties — it's a referendum on memory and about whether the poor still believe in a Constitution that forgot them.
(2025-11-03). In first interview since Aug 2024, Sheikh Hasina rejects charges against her. ummid.com Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina refused to apologize for the bloody crackdown on street protests that led to her downfall last year, and tells international media outlets that she has no intention to leave India.
(2025-11-03). How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to 'leave a better world'. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| In a lab at Chestnut Hill College, Bob Meyer searches for tiny bits of plastic in a sample of water from the nearby Wissahickon Creek. | He draws the water through a filter to catch any microplastics that might be suspended in the sample. They're too small…
(2025-11-03). Ordos lures travelers to its stunning landscapes. ecns.cn All search and rescue teams and equipment at the landing site are in excellent condition and ready to carry out the mission.China launched the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft, carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, in April this year.
(2025-11-03). Truth on Life-Support: The Lie is the Weapon. counterpunch.org 
A recent false story from Arizona has been making rounds on social media. The story evokes outrage over a group of math teachers who wore t-shirts to school for Halloween. The shirts said, "Problem Solved" and were covered with fake blood. AZ Representative Rachel (Jones) Keshel is amongst the figures pushing the story. It alleges
(2025-11-03). Israeli court extends detention of former top lawyer by three days over judicial interference concerns. haaretz.com The judge said that the grounds for extending Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's detention were due to the danger she poses as well as concerns over potential interference with judicial proceedings, which center on the leak of a video showing the alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli guards…
(2025-11-03). Tunisia: Arbitrary suspension of ATFD and FTDES Freedom of association under attack. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), meeting in Bogotá for its 42nd Congress alongside its member organisations, expresses its strongest indignation at the arbitrary suspension of two emblematic Tunisian civil society organisations: the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) and the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES).
Paris, 30 October 2025. These decisions, taken without any solid legal basis or respect for due process, mark yet another (…) | – |
(2025-11-03). Meet Tamkeen Fatima: AMU Alumna Selected by DRDO as Scientist. ummid.com Tamkeen Fatima, a past student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as Scientist 'B' by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
(2025-11-03). Zohran Mamdani Wants Dignity for Working People. counterpunch.org 
On Tuesday, New York, the largest city in America, has an opportunity to elect Zohran Mamdani, a young man, a democratic socialist, an immigrant (at age seven), a Muslim, a progressive, and someone hated by Donald Trump. And no wonder, since he's the antithesis of Trump. No wonder he brings fear to the reactionary forces
(2025-11-03). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, November 3.
(2025-11-03). In a first, a 'number' declared word of the year 2025. ummid.com Dictionary.com, internet's leading language reference and learning destination, has crowned 67, a Gen Alpha slang term, as the word of the year 2025.
(2025-11-03). GNU leaders reaffirm commitment to unity and servicing the people. sanews.gov.za GNU leaders reaffirm commitment to unity and servicing the people | The leaders of the ten political parties leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reaffirmed their commitment to the seventh administration and serving the people of South Africa. | The leaders held a two-day retreat at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng over the weekend. | According to a joint statement of the parties, the retreat provided a platform for reflection on progress in implementation of the GNU statement of intent priorities, discussion on "contemporary national and international issues" and to address "critical issues faci…
(2025-11-03). Thursday 11/13: The Role of Non-Profits in Social Change. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (McCone Building, 499 Pierce St)…
(2025-11-03). Trump, Xi e il G-2 in Corea del Sud. strategic-culture.su La Cina non è preoccupata; la previsione tecnologica è che non avrà bisogno di nulla dagli Stati Uniti nell'arco di 2-3 anni. | Segue nostro L'ultima incarnazione del tanto pubblicizzato G-2 è giunta e si è conclusa. àà sembrato un passaggio dalla tensione tariffaria di Trump a una tregua temporanea. | Naturalmente c'è stata una valanga di commenti incentrati sull'allentamento delle "tensioni commerciali"; ma cià≤ che contava d…
(2025-11-03). The treaty that strengthens the Moscow-Caracas axis amid U.S. pressure. uwidata.com By Leonel Retamal, from Caracas, Venezuela "Knowing that we have a friend like Russia, knowing that Russia is watching over what happens in Venezuela when we have United States ships in the vicinity of our shores, and that Putin ratifies the agreement, is a very powerful signal, a very strong message that we Venezuelans receive …
(2025-11-03). Iran lose to Philippines at 2025 AVC Asian Women's U16 Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Philippines stunned Iran with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-22 victory to move on to the next round of the 2nd AVC Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship on Sunday.
(2025-11-03). With the latest scandal, Netanyahu aims to whitewash crimes against Palestinians and find a scapegoat for his failures in Gaza. haaretz.com The serious allegations against the IDF's military advocate general are being exploited by Netanyahu's government to attack the rule of law and erase IDF wrongdoing. Along the way, they're trying to cover up the failures of October 7 and influence Netanyahu's criminal trial…
(2025-11-03). Cowardly Republicans, frozen in fear of Trump, who can crush their careers. nationofchange.org Americans must fight back against those in this country who are committing treason when they try to destroy our Democracy and our Constitution.
(2025-11-03). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-11-03). Sweden (79%) Denmark (75%) Lead — But Gen Z Is the Real MVP. thinktank.pk In a continent buzzing with talks of unity and growth, a fresh wave of optimism is sweeping through Europe's younger generations. As the EU gears up for its Enlargement Summit on November 4, 2025, a groundbreaking Eurobarometer survey drops a bombshell: 56% of EU citizens now back enlargement, with 67% of 15-24-year-olds leading the charge. …
(2025-11-03). Iraqi Kurdish migrant dies of 'starvation' in Libyan detention. newarab.com 
Hogr Aso, a 22-year-old Kurdish man from the Hajiawa sub-district of Sulaimaniyah province in Hogr's father, Aso, told The New Arab his so…
(2025-11-03). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-11-03). Saturday 11/8: Double Film Screening: LA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement and Be Long, Little Bird. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-11-03). India's TRAI gives nod to DoT's own "Truecaller" ummid.com The Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) has accepted the DoT proposal to rollout its own caller ID system CNAP, helping phone users to avoid reliance on third party service providers like Truecaller.
(2025-11-03). Indian Country Hit First, And Harshest, Amidst Federal Shutdown. popularresistance.org Like climate change, the federal government shutdown affects Indigenous communities in the country first and harsher than other communities. There are several reasons why, including that federally recognized tribes have a political relationship with the federal government that is based on the laws that founded this country. In exchange for land, the federal government made provisions—consider them as promises—to tribes and their citizens in various legal processes such as treaties, executive orders, and legislation. In exchange for land, the federal government created unique programs only available to…
(2025-11-03). Beyond OpenAI: Leveraging Open AI-Compatible APIs with Open-Source Models. moguldom.com OpenAI's API has become the de facto standard for LLM integration. Millions of developers have built applications using the familiar Chat Completions endpoint, and countless tutorials, libraries, and tools assume you're using OpenAI's infrastructure. But what if you could use that same API structure—the same code, the same libraries, the same integration patterns—while accessing open-source …
(2025-11-03). HUD's subsidized housing tenants are covered in December. indybay.org HUD's low-income subsidized housing tenants are urged to continue paying their portion of rent during the government shutdown.
(2025-11-03). Lasting Peace and Recovery in Gaza depends on local Participation, not just Ceasefires. juancole.com By Mahmood Fayazi, Royal Roads University (The Conversation) — Two years into the Israeli war in Gaza, world leaders recently gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to deliberate on a long-awaited peace plan to end the conflict. As part of this plan, both Israel and Hamas agreed to another ceasefire agreement — the latest in a …
(2025-11-03). Sudan: Statement on the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers. icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan.
(2025-11-03). How Washington Enables Israel's Ceasefire Violations. counterpunch.org 
Since the Gaza ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, Israel has once again demonstrated that its impunity is limitless. In less than twenty days since following the signing of the ceasefire, Israel has murdered 226 Palestinians, injured 594, and continues to demolish homes at will. In the same period, Israel has breached the ceasefire more than 125 times.
(2025-11-03). Chinese premier to attend CIIE opening ceremony, relevant events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant events, and deliver a keynote speech, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2025-11-03). Israel arrests ex-army lawyer for leaking video showing Palestinian's abuse. aljazeera.com Israel has arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over her leaking of a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing prisoners.
(2025-11-03). Sit-In At Mayor's Office To Demand Stronger Sanctuary Policy. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On October 28, members of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) held a rally outside Minneapolis City Hall, demanding stronger protections for immigrant communities. The demonstration culminated in a sit-in at Mayor Jacob Frey's office, where 11 MIRAC members and supporters refused to leave until the mayor publicly committed to supporting their Real Sanctuary Now campaign. | The campaign calls for a significant overhaul of Minneapolis's current "separation ordinance" — a law meant to prohibit collaboration between city employees and federal immigration enforcement a…
(2025-11-03). White House confirms Trump, Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea. ummid.com US President Donald Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea, the White House has confirmed.
(2025-11-03). US lawyer Isaac Stein sells hot dogs amid government shutdown. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – With the American government shutdown, federal workers have been jobless for over one month, facing a harsh economic situation and looking for a way to earn money.American lawyer Isaac Stein decided to stand up and open a hot dog stand in order to finance himself and pay the bills amid the government shutdown, which started on Oct. 1. It is worth mentioning that Isaac Stein is an Internal Revenue Service lawyer living in Washington, DC.American lawyer Isaac Stein becomes a hot dog vendor. (X/ @metzgov)As the US government shutdown continues, Stein decided that sell hot dogs in the U.S. Capital has been…
(2025-11-03). Russia downs 164 drones overnight, reports damage at Black Sea port. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua) | Russian air defense shot down 164 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. According to the ministry, 39 drones were destroyed over the Black Sea and 32 over southern Russia's Krasnodar region. The drone attacks caused damage to port infrastructure and an apartment building in the Black Sea port …
(2025-11-03). Labor Community Members Fight the ICE Gestapo and Police in Broadview, IL (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-03). Not too late for Trump to reverse course. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the justification for recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran has collapsed, urging President Donald Trump to rein in Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reverse course.
(2025-11-03). Shenzhen to take APEC center stage. ecns.cn China's announcement that Shenzhen will host next year's 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting has placed the coastal city in the spotlight.
(2025-11-03). Police raid largest labor union offices, arrest dozens of suspects in corruption case. haaretz.com The corruption case involves an insurance businessman allegedly trading favors with senior officials in the Histadrut labor union. Police say around 350 suspects are expected to be questioned, including local government officials…
(2025-11-03). Ugandan Villages Destroyed To Fight Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Local government officials, who were guarded by armed security forces, razed crops, trees and homes as they claimed to be re-wilding wetland in a project run by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which has received £2.6bn in UK taxpayers' money.
(2025-11-03). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-11-03). 7th China-France Cultural Forum to open in Changsha. ecns.cn The seventh China-France Cultural Forum will be held in Changsha, Hunan province, from Nov. 2 to 4, 2025.
(2025-11-03). Remembering Assassinated Moroccan Leader, Mahdi Ben Barka, and the Tricontental Conference. counterpunch.org 
Vijay Prashad interviewed by Rosa Moussaoui, journalist with L'Humanité. This interview was published in French in the newspaper on 27 October. Ben Barka was assassinated on 29 October 1965, sixty years ago. Rosa: What were the reasons behind the holding of the Conference of Solidarity of the Peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, the
(2025-11-03). Central Asia-US Summit: Address Region's Growing Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Flags of the five Central Asian countries at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, September 29, 2023. | © 2023 REUTERS/Liesa Hannssen | (Berlin, November 3, 2025) — Governments attending the Central Asia-US summit on November 6, 2025, should focus on improving their human rights records amid discussions of economic and security cooperation, Human Rights Watch said today. The summit is taking place while all participating governments have increased efforts to stifle dissent, silence the media, and retaliate against critics at home and abroad.The summit, hosted by US President D…
(2025-11-03). Queers Scare and Melt ICE With Mockery and Celebration. indybay.org Halloween march and rally at ICE court counters tyranny with costumes and joyous protest, but a with very serious message…
(2025-11-03). Persepolis to face Tractor at 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor football team will host Persepolis at Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup.
(2025-11-03). Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN 2025 Summit. ummid.com It would not be wrong to surmise that PM Modi has exhibited a tough resolve of a good diplomat by not choosing to attend the ASEAN Summit and tossing the ball into the opponent's current.
(2025-11-03). Mamdani in touching distance as New York mayoral race enters final lap. geo.tv 
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani raises his hands during a campaign event with New York City elected officials in New York City, November 1, 2025. — AFPState Assembly member Zohran Mamdani is on the cusp of victory as New York City's mayoral race enters…
(2025-11-03). New light shed on el-Fasher horror as survivors arrive in Sudan's Tawila. aljazeera.com Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food as paramilitary seizes Sudan city.
(2025-11-03). UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.
(2025-11-03). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-11-03). After Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi too gives India a miss. ummid.com Days after Cristiano Ronaldo disappointed football fans by a no show at Al-Nassr vs FC Goa, Lionel Messi did a ditto as Argentina national football team's scheduled visit to India in November has been called off.
(2025-11-03). Sunday 11/16: Bridges of Spirit An Interfaith Dialogue: Buddhist Wisdom & Christian Faith. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
(2025-11-03). Mali's Potential Fall To Terrorists Could Result In Another French-Led Intervention. thealtworld.com The dual pretexts of crushing the world's latest caliphate and averting another 2015-like migrant crisis could suffice for rallying the public around a French-led mission for restoring Western influence in the region. | The Wall Street Journal recently warned that "
(2025-11-03). China calls on Japan to match words with deeds after high-level meeting. ecns.cn "How it is handled bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations and basic trust in Japan, and is a red line that must not be crossed.""For China, the key is to listen to what Takaichi's Cabinet says — but more importantly, to watch what it does," Xiang said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The two leaders' meeting in Gyeongju is only a first step.
(2025-11-03). Big Oil spent over $26 million to lobby California officials in first 9 months of 2025. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent a total of $19.8 million in the first three quarters of 2025.
(2025-11-03). APEC leaders adopt joint declaration on deepening cooperation. ecns.cn Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Saturday adopted a joint declaration as they concluded the two-day meeting on deepening cooperation for a sustainable future.
(2025-11-03). Mbarara Archdiocese association hails partners for transforming communities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) on Friday night hosted an elegant partners' appreciation dinner at Kabira Country Club, celebrating the success of the 2025 AMDA Caravan and recognizing the generosity of members and organizations that helped make it possible. The evening brought together donors, clergy, corporate partners, and members of …
(2025-11-03). Deadline looms for comments on Airfreight Strategy. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for comments on Airfreight Strategy | The National Department of Transport (DOT) has reminded all stakeholders in the airfreight sector that the date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa is fast approaching. | The strategy has identified 11 priority areas with one of them being on the usage of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the provision of seamless services and movement of goods in the airfreight sub-sector. | Drones or AUVs are included not as a simple technical innovation in the envisaged Airfreight Strategy for South Africa but as a critical enabler d…
(2025-11-03). Tanzania swears in President Samia Suluhu Hassan after deadly protests. aljazeera.com President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into Tanzania's highest office after a landslide 97.66% victory.
(2025-11-03). Dozens killed in drone strike on mourning tent in North Kordofan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Dozens of civilians were killed and wounded in a drone strike allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday in the Khor Tagat area, east of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, according to local authorities.In a statement, the North Kordofan state government condemned what it described as a "brutal attack" by the RSF on the village of Al-Luweib, where residents had gathered for a mourning ceremony. "The rebel militia continues its violations and killings of innocent, unarmed citizens," the statement said. "Today it turned its weapons on civilians in Al-Luweib, striking the…
(2025-11-03). The Peace President Prepares Another War. globalresearch.ca According to the Washington Post, President Trump is amassing 16,000 troops, eight warships and an aircraft carrier and submarine off the Venezuelan coast.
(2025-11-03). Congrats Proteas Women's cricket team. sanews.gov.za Congrats Proteas Women's cricket team | Government has commended the Proteas Women's cricket team for their exceptional performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final against India, which took place at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. | While India claimed victory by 52 runs on Sunday, government praised the team for the historic achievement of reaching the finals in the tournament. | "Although the team did not clinch the trophy, the Proteas have made the nation proud through their determination, skill, and fighting spirit. Government conveys heartfelt appreciation to Captain Laura Wolvaardt, Head…
(2025-11-03). Use peace to create wealth, Museveni tells Katakwi. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Katakwi to take advantage of the peace ushered in by the NRM government to create wealth and improve their livelihoods. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, addressed a mammoth …
(2025-11-03). Seven dead, 150 injured in Afghanistan quake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Seven people were killed and 150 injured after an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck near one of Afghanistan's largest cities Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, the local health directorate said on Monday.
(2025-11-03). What we know about the eight hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza. haaretz.com Following the October 13 cease-fire deal brokered by U.S. President Trump, 20 living hostages were released immediately, with another 20 deceased hostages returned gradually over the last several weeks…
(2025-11-03). Iran secures first place among Islamic nations in Leiden ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 2025 Leiden University ranking system has included 48 Iranian universities among the top 1,594 universities worldwide, up from 46 in 2024, ranking the country first among Islamic nations in terms of the number of universities for the second consecutive year.
(2025-11-03). House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan's history and culture, governor says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.
(2025-11-03). AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made. whyy.org Will Those are among the questions The Associated Press will answer when the news organization tabul…
(2025-11-03). Free AI Girlfriend Chat That Actually Feels Intimate: How My Dream Companion Gets It Right. moguldom.com She Sends Pics. She Remembers Your Favorite Movie. There's a version of online flirting where nothing gets weird, no one ghosts, and the girlfriend on the other end actually remembers what you like. She knows your vibe. She plays along. She even sends the occasional cheeky photo. And she doesn't cost anything to talk to. …
(2025-11-03). Yad Vashem has now identified 5 million of the victims by name. haaretz.com AI and machine learning have helped advance Yad Vashem's efforts to identify as many Holocaust victims as possible. The technology will enable researchers to add hundreds of thousands of more names in the years ahead…
(2025-11-03). Iranian swimmer Gholami calls for more support. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Mohammadmahdi Gholami, who won two gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG), says that he expects the officials give more support to swimming.
(2025-11-03). As Sudan's El-Fasher falls, the world loses sight of its journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Staff 
(2025-11-03). Israel arrests ex-army lawyer over leaked video showing Palestinian's abuse. aljazeera.com Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly acknowledged that her office released video of troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
(2025-11-03). At barns, breweries and bookstores, Philly's 'working cats' get a second chance through non-traditional adoption. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Suki paces around her office before selecting a spot to sit — between two chairs, in front of the desk. Then she hisses. | Most cats in Philadelphia enjoy long days of bathing in the sunlight or watching passersby from a windowsill. Once in a while, they may even catch a mouse or two. Almost a
(2025-11-03). Sparta, WI November 8, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Know Your Rights Training. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Sparta Hall, 201 W Oak St — 10 A.M. — 2 P.M. øNecesitas hablar con un abogado de inmigración? °Esta clínica comunitaria gratuita está aquí para ti! El sábado 8 de noviembre de las 10: 00 a.m. hasta las 2: 00 p.m. en el ayuntamiento de Sparta. Voces de la Frontera ofrece este …
(2025-11-03). Hundreds of children detained in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel is holding a record 360 Palestinian children from the occupied West Bank in its prisons, many without charge.
(2025-11-03). Zohran Mamdani as Mayor. nationofchange.org Affordability and the dignity of working people.
(2025-11-03). 16-Year-Old US Citizen Mohammed Ibrahim Abducted By Israel. popularresistance.org On February 16, 2025, more than two-dozen heavily-armed Israeli soldiers broke in and kidnapped Mohammed from his family home in the middle of the night. The soldiers blindfolded him and tied his arms behind his back. At the time, Mohammed was just 15 years old. While in captivity, he turned 16 and has been forced to endure inhumane conditions, which he described in vivid detail a week ago when Israel finally granted him contact with the outside world. Mohammed's family and community are worried sick. Israel hasn't allowed them to speak to or visit him since his abduction. They miss Mohammed dearly and are devast…
(2025-11-03). The Axis of the Fallen Hegemon Has Rendered Hamlet's Dilemma Anachronistic. orinocotribune.com By Lama El Horr — Oct 31, 2025 | Behind every political action and every failure to act lies a worldview. | From the burning words of Palestine, Haiti, Congo, Sudan, Western Sahara, Somalia, and Yemen, to the bloody containment of Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, Havana, Managua, and Caracas, who can look at the world today without being struck by its chronic, organic dysfunctions? | Faced with the intensity of the evil that plagues us, it is incumbent upon all of us—world leaders, academics, corporations, media, artists, ordinary citizens—to act and push for action to counteract these calamities, even…
(2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-03). Hefty fines and stiff gaol sentences are not stopping the tax cheats. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-03). China furious as Japan PM Takaichi meets Taiwan leader, Xi issues 'gravely wrong signal' warning. hindustantimes.com China strongly condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's high-profile meeting with Taiwan's former Vice Premier Lin Hsin-i at the APEC summit in South Korea, accusing Tokyo of violating the "One China" principle and sending the "wrong signal" to pro-independence forces in Taipei. The Takaichi-Lin meeting triggered an angry diplomatic protest from Beijing, with China warning Takaichi against "crossing red lines" and demanding Japan reverse what it called "egregious actions."
(2025-11-03). Israel, U.S. fabricating a plot to justify attack on Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The American and Israeli regimes fabricate an Iraqi threat to justify aggression and destabilize regional stability.
(2025-11-03). Iran's supreme leader says will not cooperate with US while it backs Israel. geo.tv 
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 21, 2025. — ReutersKhamenei tables conditions to resume cooperation with US.Says US must completely abandon support for Israel for talks.Iran's FM says ready for talks only on nuclear…
(2025-11-03). ICE Aggressively Handcuffs Rapid Response Network Member in Santa Clara County. indybay.org On October 31, ICE aggressively handcuffed a rapid responder in Santa Clara County. The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County says they need more responders and is calling on people to join them.
(2025-11-03). Court agrees to request to shorten testimony, citing diplomatic. haaretz.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to shorten Tuesday's corruption trial hearing for an 'urgent diplomatic meeting' but is facing opposition from the prosecution. Earlier this week, President Trump said the U.S. would 'be involved to help him out a little bit' in the trial…
(2025-11-03). (W.E. Talk) Italian economist: China is on the right track with innovation and stronger domestic demand. ecns.cn While strengthening domestic consumption may be challenging, Codogno believes it is undoubtedly a positive and right direction for China. For Europe, he added, easing geopolitical tensions and upholding multilateral cooperation along with China are equally crucial.
(2025-11-03). India's Daughters Make Cricket History with Maiden World Cup Win. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the national women's cricket team on their triumph at the Women's ODI World Cup. Defeating South Africa by 52 runs, the team secured India's first-ever title in the tournament's history, marking a significant milestone for women in sports.
(2025-11-03). Maharashtra 12th HSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th) 2026 exams.
(2025-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-03). Trump vows to resume U.S. nuclear testing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to resume U.S. nuclear weapons testing and defended his record on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy during a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes." The appearance, his first since settling a previous lawsuit with the network, covered topics from domestic investigations to global security challenges.In the 90-minute discussion with correspondent Norah O'Donnell, Trump revisited the FBI's 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence, calling it an act by "crooked people" who "threw files all over the floor." He portrayed the incident as e…
(2025-11-03). President Xi Jinping delivers written address to the APEC CEO Summit. ecns.cn On the afternoon of October 31, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping delivered a written address entitled "Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity" to the APEC CEO Summit held in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.
(2025-11-03). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-11-03). Key takeaways from Trump's 60 Minutes interview. aljazeera.com The US president appeared on the news show for the first time since 2020, when he walked out during an interview.
(2025-11-03). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "As a scientist I do not have much faith in predictions. Science is organized unpredictability. The best scientists like to arrange things in an experiment to be as unpredictable as possible, and then they do the experiment to see what will happen. You might say that if something is predictable then it is not science. When I make predictions, I am not speaking as a scientist. I am speaking as a storyteller, and my predictions are science-fiction rather than science." — Freeman Dyson (2007)…
(2025-11-03). Guatemala: Dozens of human rights organisations express their solidarity with Ramón Cadena. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and other human rights organisations and associations in solidarity with Ramón Cadena, lawyer and human rights defender, call for an end to the criminalisation of human rights defence in Guatemala. #SolidarityWithRamónCadena
22 October 2025. The undersigned human rights organisations address the Guatemalan authorities and national and international public opinion to express our deep concern and active solidarity (…) | – |
(2025-11-03). General Strike In Alberta Possible. popularresistance.org Workers across Alberta have begun the process of organizing a general strike after the province legislated an end to the teacher's strike using the notwithstanding clause, according to the Alberta Federation of Labour. | Teachers across the province were on strike from October 6 until the government passed Bill 2 early Tuesday morning, forcing teachers to be back in classrooms the next day. Teachers were calling for better pay, more per-student funding in public education and smaller class sizes. | "Although this legislation will end the strike and lift the lockout, it does not end the underfunding and deteriorat…
(2025-11-03). Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helps Al-Nassr overpower Al Fayha. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's brace Saturday helped Al-Nassr to defeat Al Fayha and retain the top position in Saudi Pro League (SPL) Table.
(2025-11-03). Romance across party lines. whyy.org Love on the political spectrum. A Marist poll from April 2025 found that a majority of Americans under 45 highly value political viewpoints when choosing a dating partner.
(2025-11-03). have a solution during the war, and we have one drone blind spot revealed. haaretz.com As the rates of drone infiltrations carrying smuggled goods from Egypt soar, Israel can't seem to take the steps to secure the border — despite a wealth of counter-drone technology and an estimated cost of only 50 million shekels…
(2025-11-03). Invisible no more: How drone warfare exposes AUKUS' strategic blind spot. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-03). China unveils 10 new immigration measures, expands port access for Taiwan residents. ecns.cn China on Monday unveiled ten new immigration and exit-entry measures, including a nationwide system allowing mainland residents to apply for permits to visit family in Taiwan, and an expansion of ports authorized to issue single-entry travel permits to Taiwan residents, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced.
(2025-11-03). How My Weird Dodgers Superstition Helped L.A. Win It All. lataco.com "I heard another barrage of explosions when Will Smith crushed the homer to take the lead in the 11th. But I still didn't look. It was around this point in the night that I realized it was a silly superstition, my not watching, but there was something deeper going on."
(2025-11-03). The Room Where It Happens: My Three Decades at CounterPunch. counterpunch.org 
(2025-11-03). Thursday 11/6: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org At the corner of 22nd Street & Bartlett Street | Near the Mission Farmer's Market in San Francisco…
(2025-11-03). An Evening With Author Nico Lang November 6, 2025 in Waukesha, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
An Evening With Author Nico Lang, Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6: 30 PM PFLAG Waukesha is partnering with area organizations to bring Nico Lang, journalist and author of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era, to the Waukesha area for a community conversation. The book is powerful—filled with …
(2025-11-03). En Río Cauto: La rebelión de las aguas (+Fotos y videos). cubadebate.cu La carretera entre Las Tunas y Bayamo ofrece el primer testimonio de la magnitud del desastre. Tramos cercanos a Jucarito, Vado del Yeso, Grito de Yara y, sobre todo, Miradero, al este del puente sobre el río Cauto, literalmente desaparecieron. Solo la potencia de los camiones que transportan los anfibios de las Fuerzas Armadas logra mantener nuestro avance.
(2025-11-03). Wednesday 11/5: Activists to Spoof Tesla Shareholder Meeting. indybay.org In front of Tesla showroom 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-11-03). Mbappe compared with Ronaldo after Golden Boot triumph. His response. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe is being compared with Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo after he won his first Golden Boot Friday October 31, 2025 in recognition of his outstanding performances during the 2024—25 season, his first with Real Madrid.
(2025-11-03). Maharashtra 10th SSC 2026 Time Table Released, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Time Table (Date sheet) of the Maharashtra SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th) 2026 exams.
(2025-11-03). Man charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after knife attack on UK train. geo.tv 
(2025-11-03). Yet another US pivot to Asia. onlineopinion.com.au Like Obama's before it, Trump's 'pivot' faltered – revealing an America no longer the unchallenged power in a changing East Asia.
(2025-11-03). Waukesha, November 13, 2025: Understanding Fair Housing. wibailoutpeople.org 
Understanding fair housing: protecting rights at the local, state and federal levels. Sarah Jenkins, Program Administrator for the Outreach and Education Program of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council will be the speaker at our November 13th meeting to speak on housing discrimination. An overview of local, state, and federal protected classes, red flags of …
(2025-11-03). Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran's Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
(2025-11-03). Farmers commended for record grain harvest amid financial pressures. sanews.gov.za Farmers commended for record grain harvest amid financial pressures | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has hailed South Africa's grain producers for delivering a record-breaking harvest this season, despite the economic pressures facing farmers due to rising input costs and falling commodity prices. | Speaking at the Grain SA Grain Producer of the Year Awards held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng on Friday night, Steenhuisen described the 2025 season as "an incredible achievement," with the country's total grain and oilseed harvest exceeding 23 million tonnes, a 30% increase compared to last year. | "Wit…
(2025-11-03). NYC Election: Socialism or Barbarism. consortiumnews.com With an eye on Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral vote on Tuesday, Eric Ross says reviving U.S. socialism also requires recovering its history from the Red Scare and Cold War. By Eric Ross TomDispatch.com More than a century ago, from…
(2025-11-03). Feds Kept Local Sheriff in Dark About ICE Role in Cannabis Raid — Straining Oregon Sanctuary Laws. theintercept.com 
Local police participated in a drug raid. The feds had coordinated beforehand to have ICE to take cannabis farm workers into custody.
(2025-11-03). La frágil danza de Trump y Xi Jinping. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo suscripto en la base aérea de Gimhae, sin embargo, tiene un carácter transitorio porque abordó una parte exigua de las divergencias. Washington no acepta que el tren de alta velocidad de Beijing cuestione su liderazgo. En la visión supremacista de Occidente, no hay lugar para dos: ningún imperio claudica ni comparte su liderazgo.
(2025-11-03). Wednesday 11/26: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-11-03). Worker trapped after medieval Rome tower partially collapses. aljazeera.com Video shows part of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti collapse for a second time during restoration near the Colosseum…
(2025-11-03). Just a Sample: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-11-03). Thousands more flee as conflict in famine-stricken Sudan grinds eastwards. aljazeera.com Paramilitary RSF says it is planning imminent attack on el-Obeid after the mass killings in el-Fasher.
(2025-11-03). Building Peace From Asturias / Construyendo Paz Desde Asturias. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, November 3, 2025 | As part of the efforts of the global movement World BEYOND War (WBW) to unite different grassroots forces and movements around the world to abolish war and build a just, sustainable, and lasting peace, several movements organized a series of activities in Asturias, Spain, to take advantage of the visit of Gabriel Aguirre, WBW organizer for Latin America. | The activities took place on October 28 and 29 in t…
(2025-11-03). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-11-03). President Xi announces that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen. ecns.cn On the morning of November 1, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping attended the handover ceremony of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and announced that China would host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen of Guangdong Province.
(2025-11-03). Trump threatens to send US military to Nigeria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US could deploy troops in Nigeria or carry out air strikes to stop the alleged targeted killing of Christians in the West African country.
(2025-11-03). China's Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship docks with space station combination. ecns.cn China's Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship successfully docked with the space station combination early Saturday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-11-03). China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't. ecns.cn Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko attends the 29th meeting of the Russian-Chinese commission for the preparation of regular meetings of heads of government, November 2, 2025.
(2025-11-03). Deadly earthquake hits northern Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500.
(2025-11-03). 128 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 128 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from October 25 to 31, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-11-03). The U.S.-Born Labor Force Will Shrink Over the Next Decade. portside.org The U.S.-Born Labor Force Will Shrink Over the Next Decade |
(2025-11-03). Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes. geo.tv 
Afghan men walk on the rubble of a damaged house following a deadly magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Sunday, in Mazar Dara, Kunar province, Afghanistan, September 2, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-11-03). Trump Is Clearly Losing The Trade War With China, Which He Started. popularresistance.org Donald Trump is losing the trade war against China, which he himself started. | Trump held an important meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in the South Korean city of Busan on 30 October. There, they came to a new agreement, which amounted to a one-year truce. | The US government agreed to lift most of the punitive measures that it had imposed on China since April 2025, essentially bringing the situation back to what it was in January, when Trump entered office for his second term. | Although this is not the end of the trade war, China clearly won this battle. The Financial Times (FT) noted that, "Unlike n…
(2025-11-03). Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran's leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.
(2025-11-03). JANET MUSEVENI: Uganda is best democracy in world. independent.co.ug 
Kalaki, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni has praised Uganda's democratic maturity, describing it as one of the most peaceful and exemplary systems in the world. Maama Janet made the remarks while accompanying President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate for the 2026—2031 term, during …
(2025-11-03). Masaka talent shines in Bell ObaFest stop at Chomaz. independent.co.ug 
MASAKA, Uganda — November 3, 2025 — The Bell ObaFest Regional Tour's second stop lit up Masaka on Saturday, as Uganda's biggest beer festival served a flavour-led experience to hundreds of enthusiastic partygoers at Chomaz Lounge, celebrating local flavor and artistry. On arrival, revellers were treated to an exclusive offer on the new Bell Citrus …
(2025-11-03). Pakistan expels over 15,000 Afghan refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) — Afghanistan's Commission of Refugee Affairs announced that Pakistan has forcibly expelled more than 15,000 Afghan refugees through three border crossings.
(2025-11-03). Nothing sexy about this sticky tax web. onlineopinion.com.au When Queensland's Revenue Office treated a husband and wife differently over the same property, it raised an unexpected question: has bureaucracy finally outpaced biology?
(2025-11-03). Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured. geo.tv 
An Afghan burqa-clad woman sits beside an earthquake victim receiving treatment at a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif on November 3, 2025. — Reuters6.3-magnitude quake strikes near Mazar-i-Sharif.Part of Mazar's historic Blue Mosque damaged.USGS issues orange alert, warning of…
(2025-11-03). Chinese AI Seems to be Leaping Ahead. counterpunch.org 
I confess to being very much a non-expert on AI. I read pieces in the business press and random articles that more knowledgeable friends pass along. But I can't say I have any knowledge of the nuts and bolts of the technology. However, I can understand costs and the story there does not look very
(2025-11-03). Legitimacy from the people: The will that defines victory. tehrantimes.com LONDON – Despite the destruction that war leaves behind, true victory belongs to those with unyielding willpower.
(2025-11-03). Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40bn. aljazeera.com The deal has analysts puzzled, as the US maker of Tylenol has seen sales dip after the White House linked it to autism.
(2025-11-03). Israel released Palestinian detainee allegedly seen in leaked abuse video back to Gaza. haaretz.com The detainee was released back to Gaza in October without the authorities in Israel having taken testimony from him on his alleged abuse by Israeli guards. Five reservists face charges for beatings, taser use, and stabbing that caused serious injuries, while their defense lawyers are calling to cancel the trial amid a probe into the suspected leak of the video by the IDF's legal chief…
(2025-11-03). Hajj 2026 Payment Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment for pilgrims selected through Qurrah as well as Hajj Waiting Lists 2026.
(2025-11-03). Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting? aljazeera.com Foreign ministers from several Arab, Islamic states have met to discuss Gaza ceasefire and an international peace force.
(2025-11-03). (W.E. Talk) China draws global attention as 15th Five-Year Plan charts course for economic development. ecns.cn The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development was made public on Tuesday. Self-reliance in science and technology, high-quality development, high-standard opening up, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and other focuses have sparked global discussion, demonstrating the significance of China's development plan for the next five years to the world.
(2025-11-03). Saturday 12/6: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: What's Left — 3 Paths Through the Planetary Crisis. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2025-11-03). Waukesha, November 15, 2025: Thanksgayving! wibailoutpeople.org Thanksgayving LGBT Waukesha Saturday NOV 15, 2025, 11 AM- 3 PM Join LGBT Waukesha, www.lgbtwaukesha.org/,for a Thanksgiving-themed potluck! Don't have family to go home to for the holidays? Just can't get enough of that Thanksgiving food? Bring your favorite thanksgiving dish to share and join us for an unforgettable afternoon! Citizens Bank Community Room 2109 …
(2025-11-03). CIIE Stories | Build financial bridge to harness global opportunities. ecns.cn As the CIIE comprehensive cooperation partner, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has engaged in various areas such as exhibitor recruitment, supporting activities, trade promotion, and financial services. By leveraging its financial strength, ICBC facilitates global trade and economic development opportunities, contributing to the continued success of the CIIE and supporting the nation's efforts to expand opening-up.
(2025-11-02). China's 15th National Games launches historic cross-boundary torch relay across Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn China's National Games celebrated a milestone on Sunday as its first cross-boundary torch relay was held simultaneously in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, with one week before the Games opens.
(2025-11-03). Israel Police chief blocks survey results showing crisis of confidence between police and senior leadership. haaretz.com A poll of 28,000 officers found a sharp drop in officers' trust of senior command, especially regarding promotions. One senior official said that 'The commissioner didn't like what he saw. He also didn't believe the situation is so bad'…
(2025-11-03). Health officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians. haaretz.com Since the cease-fire, Israel has transferred 225 Palestinian bodies, 75 of which have been identified. Hamas continues to release remains intermittently, citing devastation and lack of DNA testing, while Israel maintains a ratio of 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli returned…
(2025-11-03). The Prophet's City Madinah joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network. ummid.com The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added Madinah al Munawwarah, The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in its Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy.
(2025-11-03). Video: They Are Planning a Complete Financial Lockdown. Whitney Webb's 2026 Warning. globalresearch.ca One blink, and your identity unlocks a programmable wallet.
(2025-11-03). Israel Still Controls Over Half of Gaza — Including the Rubble of My Home. truthout.org The first phase of the ceasefire agreement, signed by Hamas and Israel in early October after weeks of intense negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in Sharm El-Sheikh, resulted in the withdrawal of Israeli forces to what officials referred to as the "Yellow Line." This initial pullback included areas of Gaza City that the Israeli army had occupied during its military… |