(2026-11-04). Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to the for him. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress."The Iran thing we had to do, and we continue to do it," he told reporters.The Iran war was responsible for a spike in gasoline prices that were seen as a strong factor in why Democrats made big gains in the elections.Trump said the war has been worth it to stop Tehran from "having a nuclear weapon."
(2026-11-04). Gulf fears US & Iran's deadly nuclear response? Qatar & UAE run emergency drills, airports on alert. hindustantimes.com Gulf nations are reportedly stepping up security preparations amid fears of Iranian retaliation if the United States launches fresh strikes against Tehran. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Qatar and the UAE have conducted security drills at airports, while schools in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh have shifted to online classes. The concerns centre on possible Iranian attacks against civilian and economic infrastructure across the region, as tensions escalate following reports of a US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island and speculation over further attacks on the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
(2026-11-04). Red Cross delivers essential medical supplies to besieged Taiz city. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The Red Cross said on Wednesday it had delivered four truckloads of essential medical supplies to the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz after renewed fighting cut off access for weeks.Taiz has been largely isolated for a month, with fighting preventing humanitarian supplies from entering the city and restricting the movement of civilians, after an escalation in clashes between the Saudi-backed government and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
(2026-11-04). US strikes Iran on eve of midterms. wsws.org The US military attacked Qeshm Island on the eve of the midterm elections, while the Journal, MS NOW and the AP reported plans and deployments for a larger attack on Iran immediately after the vote and Trump pointed to even greater attacks to come.
(2026-11-04). Ghalibaf repeats 'no geographical limits' warning hours after 80,000 UAVs & 1,700 missiles spook US. hindustantimes.com Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States against launching another military attack, threatening an unpredictable response that would open a "new battlefield". Declaring that Iran's armed forces are at the highest level of readiness, Ghalibaf said Tehran would not limit its retaliation by geographical boundaries. He also accused Washington and Israel of attempting to undermine Iran's independence, insisting that previous military campaigns had failed to weaken the country's resistance.
(2026-11-04). Israel Supporters Always Pretend To Believe Things They Don't Actually Believe. thealtworld.com The New York Times has Not even the perpetually war-horny New York Times tries to frame this as a real news report, presenting it instead as a subject of tense division inside the Trump White House. Here's an excerpt: | "Israel has shared intelligence with the United States asserting that Iran is considering the use of chemical weapons against its adversaries, information met with alarm by some American officials and deep skepticism by others, according to U.S. and regio…
(2026-11-04). US Attacks Iran Right Before Midterms, Trump Reveals $4B Sent To Israel. newsone.com 
(2026-11-04). The Iran war, Israel and midterm blowback: Max Blumenthal on U.S. elections. wibailoutpeople.org In a November 2, 2026 address to the Community Church of Boston, The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal explains how the failure of the US war on Israel has blown back on Donald Trump and the Republicans, and transformed the US special relationship with Israel from a matter of bipartisan consensus into a polarizing wedge issue with …
(2026-11-04). War, oil, AI: What US midterms could mean for Middle East economies. al-monitor.com Governments across the Middle East will be watching closely after the election amid fears the US-Israel-Iran war could spiral into a new cycle of violence.
(2026-11-04). Western news media propagandists describe U.S. bombing Iran as "defensive" mronline.org 
I never want to hear another American compare their media's malpractice to North Korean propaganda ever again. Westerners are more aggressively propagandized than any other population on earth.
(2026-11-04). Iran executes two men in case tied to January protests: What to know. al-monitor.com Iran has stepped up executions during the war with the US, and attacks on police are on the rise in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan.
(2026-11-04). Analysis-Beaten at home, Trump faces stark choice on Iran: deal or escalation. al-monitor.com By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, Nov 4 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump went to war seeking regime change in Iran. Instead, it was his own grip on Washington that gave way, as voters weary of the war and hit by soaring fuel prices handed Democrats control of Congress. That leaves a weakened president facing a choice between a negotiated exit and a riskier escalation.In Tehran and among its allies, the result was swiftly cast as a verdict on the conflict. Across the Gulf, officials were left wondering which way Trump would turn.
(2026-11-04). Trump says US ending $3.8 bn in annual aid for Israel. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington would end its annual $3.8 billion in aid to Israel, on the day of midterm elections in which support for Israel has been a contentious issue. | "We give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," Trump said during a phone interview with Fox News.
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Seat With Pro-Palestine Campaign. theintercept.com 
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate race in Michigan early Wednesday, outlasting months of El-Sayed will be the first-ever Muslim U.S. senator. He rose to victory with a campaign animated by his opposition to U.S. support for Israel's genocide in Gaza, making him a key figure for a left critical of entrenched foreign policy interests and a target for a political e…
(2026-11-04). Sunday 12/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-11-04). Palestinian Unions: Global Call For Worker Action Against Genocide This November 20-27. indybay.org Palestinian unions have called for a global day of action from November 20 through the 27th. They support actions on the docks and other actions around the world.
(2026-11-04). Dockers Shut Down Over 100 Ports Worldwide Against Genocide, Wars; Brazil's Mass Fightback. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy reports on the global dockers strike against genocide, wars and attack on workers. | It also investigates the mass movement in Brazil against Bolsonaro and the dangers of the Prairieland case and it's meaning for the working class.
(2026-11-04). ILWU 10 Leaders Speak Out On Dockers International Day Of Action At Port of Oakland. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 leaders spoke at a rally at the Port of Oakland to support the global dockers strike against the genocide in Gaza, the wars and also the attacks on workers around the world and in the US.
(2026-11-04). ILWU10 & 34, Supporters Rally Against Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Working Class At Port of Oakland. indybay.org As part of an international day of action to oppose genocide, wars and attacks on the working class on October 30, ILWU Local 10 and 34 held a noon time rally at the Port of Oakland.
(2026-11-04). Major losses could spur Trump to escalate war before year's end. responsiblestatecraft.org As much as the Iran war is the key reason Trump and the GOP were crushed tonight, it is important to recognize that the pressure for war is now likely to increase.This does not mean that Trump will restart the war. But the balance of pressure for and against war will likely favor escalation.Trump was under a degree of pressure to strike a deal before the midterms, hoping to soften the blow in the polls. But now that the midterms are over, that pressure will dissipate somewhat. Gas prices are still high, but the political cost has already been paid. There won't be another point on the political calendar for so…
(2026-11-04). Cuba moves to strengthen state-owned enterprises amid economic and energy challenges. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-11-04). Saturday 11/7: The Ongoing and Escalating U.S. Assault on Cuba. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-11-04). Cuba Wins the Crown at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. radiohc.cu Havana, November 3 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball5 team won the crown today at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the final, with scores of 2-1 and 7-1. | The Cubans allowed just two runs to the Asians, one in the second inning of each set, thus avenging their loss to the same opponent in the group stage. | With near-perfect defense and no unnecessary throws, the champions consistently sought the force out and effectively controlled the ball's rebound off the fence. | In the first set, they capitalized on the third inning, scoring two runs with three hits and one error. | In the…
(2026-11-04). La danza en el centro de la Jornada del Archivero Cubano. radiohc.cu La Jornada por el Día Nacional del Archivero Cubano, dedicada este año a los archivos de danza, comenzó este martes en La Habana con un programa multidisciplinario que se extenderá hasta el próximo día 5. | Esta edición busca reconocer el valor de estos fondos existentes para preservar el patrimonio escénico de la isla. | A propósito del encuentro, el Ministerio de Cultura de Cuba (Mincult) destacó en redes sociales: Un merecido homenaje a los guardianes de la memoria histórica de la nación". | La inauguración oficial tuvo lugar en el Salón de Eventos de la Casa Museo de México Benemérito de las Américas: Benito J…
(2026-11-04). Cuba se alza con el oro en Olímpicos de la Juventud Dakar 2026. radiohc.cu La selección cubana de beisbol5 conquistó este martes la corona en los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud Dakar 2026, al doblegar en la final a Taipéi de China por 2-0, y marcadores de 2-1 y 7-1. | Los antillanos apenas permitieron dos carreras de los asiáticos, una en el segundo inning de cada set, y así tomaron desquite del revés sufrido en la fase de grupos ante el mismo rival. | Con una defensa casi perfecta y sin tiros innecesarios, los campeones siempre buscaron el out forzado y trabajaron bien en el rebote de la pelota con la valla. | En el set inicial aprovecharon bien el tercer episodio y con tres jits y un…
(2026-11-04). México: Presidenta Sheinbaum realiza aporte a campaña solidaria con Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum donó a la campaña de solidaridad "Un litro de gasolina para Cuba", que busca enviar 40 mil litros de combustible a la isla, informó este martes la Liga Cultural Antifascista. | La organización —impulsora de la iniciativa que aglutina a cientos de artistas, periodistas y promotores culturales- valoró "profundamente el donativo" de la jefa del Ejecutivo, quien se suma "con congruencia" a la meta colectiva de trasladar esos energéticos a la nación antillana. | En una foto compartida por el grupo en su cuenta de la red social Facebook, se observa a Sheinbaum sosteniend…
(2026-11-04). Cuba y China fortalecen lazos académicos con libro sobre diplomacia. radiohc.cu La presentación del libro 'China en la Nueva Era (2017-2024): Diplomacia y Relaciones Internacionales' reunió este martes en La Habana a diplomáticos, académicos e investigadores de Cuba y China, para profundizar en la política exterior de la nación asiática. | Durante el acto, organizado conjuntamente por la Embajada de China en Cuba y el Centro de Investigaciones de Política Internacional (CIPI), el embajador chino, Hua Xin, afirmó que el concepto de comunidad de futuro compartido para la humanidad constituye el núcleo del pensamiento diplomático del presidente Xi Jinping y una de las clave para comprender la p…
(2026-11-04). Cuba reitera disposición a participar en proyectos de cooperación con varios países. radiohc.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Diálogo Ministerial de la Cumbre Iberoamericana con Observadores Asociados Y Consultivos. | Estimado ministro Albares, estimado secretario general Allamand. | Distinguidos jefes de delegaciones de países miembros y Observadores Asociados y Consultivos: | Agradecemos la organización de este encuentro, como parte de los esfuerzos para afianzar la cooperación entre la Conferencia y los socios extra regionales. | Cuba se suma a la bienvenida a Angola, India y Türkiye, como Observadores Asociados, y a la Asociación de Esta…
(2026-11-04). Explore Tabuk University Mosque featuring a Grand Dome built without columns. ummid.com An architectural marvel and a blend between the arts of Islamic civilization and the aesthetics of modern architecture, the University of Tabuk Mosque has a large prayer hall with a Grand Dome atop built without columns.
(2026-11-04). Rubio, France's student uprising, and the politics of ethnic cleansing in Europe. mronline.org 
Marco Rubio's speeches invoking a shared Western civilization are part of the ideological consolidation of fascism, mobilizing white racial solidarity to defend a declining capitalist order.
(2026-11-04). PSNA 'outraged' over NZ suspension of UNRWA aid, calls for immediate restored funding. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading New Zealand advocacy group for Palestine has demanded immediate reinstatement of NZ funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the face of a humanitarian crisis for food, education and healthcare in Gaza. In a statement today, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) said it…
(2026-11-04). Israeli ex-generals condemn settler violence, help Palestinian farmers. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidQUSRA, West Bank, Nov 3 (Reuters) – A group of senior Israeli ex-military officials helped Palestinian farmers on Tuesday to harvest olives, in a gesture of solidarity amid an upsurge in militant settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank."When I see what is going on here, when I see these guys come… and hit women and kids, it reminds me of stories from my parents from the time when the Jewish people suffered," said former Major General Eyal Ben-Reuven, who compared the militant settler attacks to pogroms.
(2026-11-04). US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The US Treasury on Wednesday issued fresh sanctions against companies and individuals based in India and Turkey for their ties to Iran, warning that it would continue to go after anyone who supported the Iranian regime.The sanctions are part of the Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut off Iran's ability to sell oil to fund the war with the United States.
(2026-11-04). What's Next? The Post-Election Majority Agenda. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). Preview: What to Expect in the October 2026 Jobs Report. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). The Day We Saved Democracy. cepr.net
(2026-11-04). Winning Black Candidates Make History in Governors' Races. capitalbnews.org 
Five Black governors will serve at the same time for the first time in America's history. Hours after Black governors-elect on opposite sides of the political spectrum became firsts, two more wins followed, and an incumbent won reelection. Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in American history. Republican Byron …
(2026-11-04). Louisiana Lost a Majority-Black District, but Black Voters Are Still Showing Up. capitalbnews.org 
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sonya Knox had cast her ballot. Now, she was going home to get her 18-year-old grandson. She had just learned he was registered to vote. At 65, she wasn't about to let the young Black man sit out an election when she feared the rights that made her own vote possible …
(2026-11-04). New DRC rebel coalition threatens radio station, to vet broadcasts. cpj.org 
Kinshasa, November 4, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the leaders of the new rebel movement, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), to ensure the safety of journalist Guillaume Munguakonkwa, stop censoring Kamole FM, and allow media outlets to cover news freely and independently. On October 16, six FRN rebels, accompanied by…
(2026-11-04). Let's Not Let 2026 Elections Turn Out Like 2006 Elections. davidswanson.org In 2006, exit polls found ending the war on Iraq (and would have found impeaching Bush if they'd asked) to be the top demand of voters who handed the Congress over to Democrats. The Democrats took control in January 2007 and escalated the war on Iraq and refused to impeach Bush. According to then Congressman …
(2026-11-04). Meet Nabeela Syed, Hyderabad-origin Elected to Illinois Senate. ummid.com Nabeela Syed, a Democrat and daughter of Hyderbad-origin parents, has secured a major victory in the US midterm elections, defeating her Republican challenger Darby Hills to win a seat in the Illinois State Senate.
(2026-11-04). Meet Aber Kawas, First Palestinian American Elected to New York Legislature. ummid.com Aber Kawas created history after winning the New York State Senate District 12 seat and becoming the first Palestinian American and first Muslim woman elected to the New York State Legislature.
(2026-11-04). Meet Keisha Lance, First Black Woman Elected Governor in US. ummid.com Keisha Lance Bottoms of the Democratic Party has defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson in the November 3, 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected Governor in the United States.
(2026-11-04). CAT 2026 Admit Card Releasing Today: Link to Download. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Indore is releasing on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 exam today i.e. Wednesday November 04, 2026.
(2026-11-04). Chalo Delhi 2026: India is on the Verge of Political Transformation. ummid.com The Ramlila Maidan rally in Delhi on November 1, 2026, could well mark an important turning point in India's political journey and its significance extends far beyond the number of people who gathered or the presence of more than 19 opposition parties on a common platform.
(2026-11-04). West Bengal Class 10th 2027 board exams likely to be postponed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is seeking the state government's permission to postpone the Class 10 or Madhyamik board exams to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-11-04). CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2027 Release Drags On, Students Tense. ummid.com The release of the CBSE date sheet (time table) of the classes Xth and XIIth 2027 board exams has been delayed, leaving hundreds of thousands of students in India and abroad tense.
(2026-11-04). Tolstoy's Engagement with Islam and Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Leo Tolstoy's engagement with Islam was neither a concealed conversion nor a decorative flourish in his quarrel with the Russian Orthodox Church.
(2026-11-04). Dirty Secrets about the Indian Judiciary Revealed. ummid.com There are instances of talking points on the Indian judiciary related to corruption and judgments under pressure, but it is the first time dirty secrets about the judiciary related to sexual harassment has come to limelight, shocking the nation.
(2026-11-04). Europe's Youth Revolt is About Their Future. ummid.com From France and Germany to Serbia in Europe, younger demonstrators are joining forces with older allies around a shared fear that the promises of a decent future are receding.
(2026-11-04). Islamic Chamber Extends its B57+ Initiative to Europe. ummid.com The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) Sunday November 01, 2026 launched the European Chapter of its B57+ initiative, which will hold its first activities in Brussels in the coming weeks.
(2026-11-04). CLAT 2027 Registration Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has extended the ladt date of Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-11-04). 100 Days Until Ramadan 2027: Countdown Begins. ummid.com Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Monday, February 8, 2027 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-11-04). JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA allows fresh application, but with a rider. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates, who have submitted their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 forms and also paid the fees but faced errors, to submit a new and fresh application.
(2026-11-04). In Pictures: 'Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment' Motion Unanimously Passed. ummid.com The INDIA bloc MPs and civil society members Saturday October 31, 2026 unanimously passed the motion calling for the 'impeachment' of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar Gupta. Explore pictures here.
(2026-11-04). Bihar 10th, 12th Dummy Admit Cards 2027 Released – Steps to Download. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the dummy Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing in the Class 10 Matric and Class 12 Intermediate 2027 board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2027.
(2026-11-04). IIAD launches U-LEAD for girls, leadership training for women. ummid.com India Islamic Academy Deoband (IIAD), has announced a 7-day online leadership and capacity-building workshop for women scholars, educators, students and professionals, scheduled to commence on November 15th, 2026, under its newly launched initiative, U-LEAD FOR GIRLS, which stands for Ulama Leadership, Empowerment and Development.
(2026-11-04). Assam Eviction Drives: Bulldozers and Burden of Proof. ummid.com Between May 2021 and 2026, Assam carried out at least 33 documented eviction operations, according to a March 2026 investigation by The New Humanitarian, which counted more than 20,000 families (20,387) and over 100,000 people displaced, other tallies reportedly put the structures demolished above 22,000.
(2026-11-04). TN Govt to file review petition on reservation for converted Muslims. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, on October 29, 2026, has decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment concerning reservation for Muslims who converted from Hinduism to Islam.
(2026-11-04). Meet Bhagyashree Vispute who takes Addl Charge as Commissioner Malegaon. ummid.com Bhagyashree Dilip Vispute (IAS), currently serving as Dhule District Collector, has been given the Additional Charge as the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC).
(2026-11-04). The Deeper Crisis 2026 Israel National Election has Revealed. ummid.com The question is no longer simply whether Netanyahu can survive another political battle, it is whether Israel can emerge from this deadlock without reproducing the exclusions, inequalities and entrenched political assumptions that helped create it.
(2026-11-04). Gyanesh Kumar's Wand of Voter Disenfranchisement. ummid.com The Logical Discrepancy category is an algorithmic or 'rightist tool', a central and mischievous mechanism created by the ECI under its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) scheme to disenfranchise a huge population of voters who oppose the political hegemony of rightist forces, ensure their electoral victory, and push India along the trajectory of creating a Hindu Rashtra.
(2026-11-04). 50K Israelis join campaign calling for a government with Arab Parties. ummid.com Around 50,000 Israelis have joined a campaign calling for a new coalition government in Israel with the support from the Arab Parties.
(2026-11-04). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 4 November: Has the Kremlin Figured Out Trump? gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-11-04). Tracing the recruitment trap behind Russia's war. globalvoices.org
(2026-11-04). They Have Your Data and Attention. Now They Want Your Government, Too. inequality.org
(2004-11-26). Turn Lula's victory into a new cycle of democracy, rights, sovereignty and social justice. links.org.au 
The people built this victory with courage, hope and an extraordinary ability to mobilize, writes the Workers' Party of Brazil.
(2026-11-04). The UAW needs a strategy for the future of manufacturing. mronline.org 
For the UAW and the entire working class, it will be impossible to reverse the decline of the labor movement, let alone go on offense, through piecemeal reforms or tinkering with organizing tactics.
(2026-11-04). France: Towards an explosive general strike? mronline.org 
This week's general strike in France has the potential to advance the wider movement and heavily shape the political landscape, writes John Mullen.
(2026-11-04). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-11-04). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-11-04). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-11-04). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-11-04). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-11-04). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-11-04). Historic Democratic Blue Tsunami Takes Over 2026 US Midterms. newsone.com 
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty | Voters went into the polls and gave a big middle finger to fascism on Tuesday, and what seemed to be a small ripple turned into a huge tsunami that crashed through red states, flipping seats, electing Black women, and sending a message that enough is enough. | Democrats have secured 51 seats in the Senate, giving them the majority in the chamber. | From NBC: | Demo…
(2026-11-04). Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Female US Governor. newsone.com 
Source: Megan Varner / Getty | Georgia has made history. | According to projections from the
(2026-11-04). Republicans' 2024 Support Has Declined, As They Scramble To Win Black And Latino Votes. newsone.com 
Source: grandriver / Getty | Well, good people, we have arrived. It's election day, and many of us — those in that nation that are still tethered to reality, not the xenophobic, Islamophobic, transphobic hellscape MAGA is irrationally afraid of — are crossing our fingers, hoping for
(2026-11-04). We Watched Marcel Johnson Fight For His Life. We Weren't Ready To Watch Him Lose. newsone.com 
Source: Marcel Johnson / facebook | In one of Marcel Johnson's last posts, the frail fighter, whose body had begun showing the devastating effects of stomach cancer, sat on a couch and tied his son's durag. | It was a Black dad rite of passage. | It was a ritual of care and nurturing. | It was a coming-of-age moment for a young man who had just gotten his hair braided for the first time and a father teaching his son what it means to care for himself. | On November 2 at 4: 45 p.m. EST, Marcel Johnson passed away. | His wife, Taylor, who fought valiantly alongside him, made the announcement Tuesday through tears.
(2026-11-04). Prediction Markets Are Betting On A Democratic Senate Sweep. newsone.com 
Source: | If prediction markets are to be believed, President Donald Trump is well on his way to becoming a lame-duck president once the votes are counted Tuesday. | According to bettors on Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico has roughly a 73% chance of defeating Republican Ken Paxton, who…
(2026-11-04). Affordability Is Voters' Primary Focus During Midterm Election. newsone.com 
(2026-11-04). Anti-Union Crusader Tilts Labor Department Toward Big Business. portside.org Anti-Union Crusader Tilts Labor Department Toward Big Business |
(2026-11-04). 'It's the war, stupid': Dems sweep midterms on wave of voter anger. responsiblestatecraft.org Democrats secured an overwhelming victory in the midterm elections on Tuesday in a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump's first two years in office, winning majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
(2026-11-04). Trump humiliated as Republicans lose both US houses. skwawkbox.org 
Donald Trump has become the lamest of ducks after the Republican party became a minority in both Congress and the Senate. Notable wins included Abdul el-Sayed becoming the US's first Muslim senator and James Talarico flipping Texas by ten points. The Senate is now 54-44 — a result that means shameless Israel fanatic Dem John …
(2026-11-04). Democrats, Don't Mess This Up. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump after boasting his renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the eve of the midterm elections on Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images | For two years, Donald Trump's Republican Party has worked to push the United States further and further into a state of fascist rule. Trump's regime has turned the federal government against ideological enemies, enriched and entrenched the power of billionaire allies, and done its utmost to decimate any checks and balances on the actions of the despotic leader and his loyalists. | It is, then, an extr…
(2026-11-04). In California's Central Valley, ICE Might Swing a Red District Blue. theintercept.com 
In California's Central Valley, some surprising voters are lining up behind a progressive upstart: A law enforcement officer who calls for the abolition of ICE. A millennial who once voted for a Republican congressman. | They found themselves among supporters of Randy Villegas, a Democrat poised to oust longtime incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao in a district dominated for decades by conservatives in California's Central Valley. | With Democratic victories across the nation, California's 22nd Congressional District is the kind of historically red stronghold where progressive policies may find new purchas…
(2026-11-04). Even Anti-Trans Panic Couldn't Save Republicans in Deep-Red Texas. theintercept.com 
(2026-11-04). Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive. theintercept.com 
The 30-year Senate career of Maine Republican Susan Collins is coming to an end. | The powerful incumbent chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee conceded early Wednesday to Troy Jackson, a progressive challenger who was virtually unknown on the national stage until his "A little more than 100 days ago, I stood in front of you at our convention and asked you to put your faith in a logger from Allagash," Jackson told suppor…
(2026-11-04). Democrat Flips Lindsey Graham's Old Senate Seat in Historic Election Upset. truthout.org For the first time in nearly three decades, voters in South Carolina have selected a Democratic candidate to represent them in the United States Senate. Pediatrician Annie Andrews (D) defeated Darline Graham (R) , the sister of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who filled his vacant seat earlier this year when he unexpectedly passed away. Unlike her brother… |
(2026-11-04). "Energy is Prosperity" (Claire Coutinho speaks to the UK people). wattsupwiththat.com When something clearly isn't working, we Conservatives should have the courage to tell the truth and say so. Net Zero isn't working for Britain, and it's not working for the climate.
(2026-11-04). Cleaned-up Coal: Part of Fossil Fuel Sustainability. wattsupwiththat.com The air got cleaner because engineers installed and operated the hardware, not because coal was abolished.
(2026-11-04). Democrats win the U.S. House, taking full control of Congress as voters express frustration with Trump. whyy.org Democrats have won control of the U.S. House in addition to the U.S. Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters' deep frustrations over high prices, the Iran war and concerns over government corruption. Democrats routed their rivals across the map, from Texas to Iowa to New Hampshire, including states Trump won by double digits just two years ago. | Even Republican Sen. Su…
(2026-11-04). Democrats sweep Pa. congressional seats, helping in Democrats' successful efforts to win majority in Congress. whyy.org Democrats swept Pennsylvania's four most closely watched congressional races in the All four races However, outcomes were far from ce…
(2026-11-04). Democrat Bob Harvie defeats Republican Brian Fitzpatrick to take Pa.'s 1st Congressional District. whyy.org Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie has defeated U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in a startling upset in the race for The Associated Press called the race for Harvie at 12: 37 a.m., with the Democrat having 52.7% of the vote, to Fitzpatrick's 47.3%.
(2026-11-04). Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew concedes to Democrat Zack Mullock in N.J.'s 2nd District race. whyy.org Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to his Democratic challenger, Zack Mullock. | Van Drew told supporters he had already conceded to Mullock, despite the race not having been called by the Associated Press as of 1 a.m. | "He is and will be our new congressman for the next two years, and I wish him the very best," Van Drew said. | One week ago,
(2026-11-04). Kathy Jennings wins third term as Delaware attorney general. whyy.org Incumbent Kathy Jennings won a third term as Delaware's attorney general Tuesday, easily defeating Republican non-lawyer David Graham. | The Associated Press declared Delaware's attorney general is the state government's chief law enforcement official and serves a four-year term. The office prosecutes all felonies and almost all misdemeanors. The office also provides legal counsel to every state agency and enforces consumer…
(2026-11-04). Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Republican incumbent in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. whyy.org Democrat The Associated Press called the race at 9: 48 p.m. Unofficial results show Bennett with a lead of more than 20 percentage points over Kean. | After being introduced by her husband, Alex Hydrean, a beaming Bennett made her way to the podium and told the cheering crowd it will be an honor of a lifetime t…
(2026-11-04). Sarah McBride sustains Democratic hold of Delaware's at-large U.S. House seat. whyy.org Democratic U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride has won reelection to Delaware's lone U.S. House seat, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Arminio in The Associated Press called the race for McBride at 8: 50 p.m. As of 8: 50 p.m., McBride currently has about 68% of the vote, with about 35% of the ballots counted. | McBride's victory gives her a second consecutive term representing Delaware in Congress. First elected in 2024, she became the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. Democrats have held Delaware's at-large House seat since 2…
(2026-11-04). Philadelphia elects progressive Chris Rabb to U.S. House of Representatives. whyy.org Democratic state Rep. The Associated Press called the race at 8: 28 p.m. | Rabb will replace Dwight Evans in January after announcing he would not seek reelection after
(2026-11-04). Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker wins reelection in New Jersey. whyy.org
(2026-11-04). Delaware U.S. Sen. Chris Coons easily wins 4th term in Congress. whyy.org Delawareans have reelected This will be his fourth consecutive term in office. Coons was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m. | As of 8: 30 p.m., the Delaware Department of Elections website had Coons with 67.2% of the vote, compared to Katz's 32.8%. | Coons celebrated the seats Democrats picked up Tuesday night across the country in his speech. | "W…
(2026-11-04). Gov. Josh Shapiro wins reelection in Pa., defeating Stacy Garrity. whyy.org Josh Shapiro cruised to reelection victory Tuesday night. He celebrated with supporters at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Harrisburg after being declared the winner by the Associated Press at 8 p.m. | The governor was highly favored to win after Republican challenger Stacy Garrity Shapiro told a crowd of hundreds of supporters assembled at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill outside Harrisburg that…
(2026-11-04). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-11-04). Oppose Any Data Centers in Madison Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Data centers are the latest and most prevalent billionaire-backed initiative to turn our communities into hubs for technological expansion, and corporations like Meta, Microsoft, Blackstone, and many others all have their eyes on Madison to be another hub for the growth of their tech empire. We understand the devastating impacts of data centers on the …
(2026-11-04). Students for Justice in Palestine: Research UW Investments Divestment Strategy Discussion. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-11-04). Michael Parenti Voting in the USA, How the Vote was Won and Lost. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-04). Third Russia-Africa Summit Concludes with the Signing of Key Joint Agreements. wibailoutpeople.org 
The three-day meeting brought together members of the African Union and the Russian Federation pledging to enhance their cooperation in the areas of economic development, communications and technological advancement By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireNovember 3, 2026Geostrategic Analysis A third Russia-Africa Summit was held at the end of October where representatives from the African Union …
(2026-11-04). Wisconsin: In a People's Referendum, Mr. David Crowley Elected Governor. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-11-04). 'Untrue, Fake': Sania Mirza's father on 'land donated for mosque' claims. ummid.com A day after ummid.com fact checked the social media posts claiming Sania Mirza donated a land to build a mosque, her father confirmed what our analysis had established.
(2026-11-04). Azam Khan, son Abdullah granted bail by High Court. ummid.com The Allahabad High Court Thursday October 29, 2026 granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Ex-Rampur MP, Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Khan in dual PAN card case.
(2026-11-04). Malegaon Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav arrested on corruption charges. ummid.com Ravindra Jadhav, the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) since 2023, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of bribery and corruption Wednesday October 29, 2026.
(2026-11-04). UGC NET Dec 2026: Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-11-04). Fact Check: Posts claiming Sania Mirza donated land to build mosque are fake. ummid.com Viral posts on different social media platforms claiming that Indian Tennis Star Sania Mirza has donated a land to build a mosque near her shopping mall after fact check analysis have turned out to be fake and untrue.
(2026-11-04). Spain: 64 killed in High Speed Train accident near Madrid. ummid.com At least 64 people have been killed and several others left injured after a high speed trai collided with the rear of another train near Madrid, the officials said.
(2026-11-04). Bottoms, Donalds Make History in Governor's Races. capitalbnews.org 
Two Black governor-elects have made history on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has become the first Black woman elected as governor in American history. Republican Byron Donalds has become Florida's first Black governor. Before Tuesday night, only three Black candidates have been elected governor — and they've all been …
(2026-11-04). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-11-04). Ukrainian Soldiers Tell Us Which Guns And Optics Work Best In Combat. twz.com
(2026-11-04). The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition. twz.com Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.
(2026-11-04). USAF Widens Lower-Cost Cruise Missile Effort To Also Include Glide Bombs. twz.com The U.S. Air Force is seeking options for a new unpowered 500-pound air-launched glide bomb as part of a new 'spiral' to its
(2026-11-04). Attend SEP (UK) online meeting: "Europe in revolt: A new stage of the class struggle" wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (Britain) will host an online meeting on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. with Alex Lantier and Chris Marsden on the wave of strikes and protests across Europe.
(2026-11-04). Hakim Adi's "Pan-Africanism and Communism" : A pro-Stalinist attempt to erase the Trotskyist alternative — Part Three. wsws.org Part three of a 10-part series on British historian Hakim Adi's book on the Communist International and Africa examines how it erases Leon Trotsky's role in founding the International and his theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-11-04). Burnham, King Charles and the dead end of apologies and reparations for slavery. wsws.org The crimes of slavery and colonialism will not be redressed by apologies drafted in Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, or by negotiations between capitalist governments over a settlement.
(2026-11-04). US midterm election: A massive repudiation of Trump and the Republicans. wsws.org The Republican Party was swept out of power in the House of Representatives in a landslide and lost control of the Senate as well.
(2026-11-04). RBA hikes interest rates amid clamour from Australian ruling elite for deeper austerity. wsws.org The rate rise is part of a multi-pronged offensive against the working class, which is being hit with higher mortgage repayments and growing unemployment, as well as price rises and government austerity.
(2026-11-04). Merz government responds to Gen Z protests with repression, militarist offensive. wsws.org The entire development refutes the claim that the government can be pressured into backing down.
(2026-11-04). Contract for 90,000 New York City municipal workers expiring, setting stage for fight against Mamdani administration. wsws.org The city is a major low-wage employer, with the current wage floor set at just one dollar above the city's minimum wage.
(2026-11-04). Quebec Premier endorses the French state's violent crackdown on student-worker protests. wsws.org Quebec's government and the Canadian ruling elite are prepared to use the same authoritarian methods against workers and young people.
(2026-11-04). Pseudo-lefts campaign for Labour, Greens in New Zealand election. wsws.org The International Socialist Organisation and Socialist Aotearoa are dressing up pro-imperialist parties as anti-war and promoting the fraud that they can be pressured to appease working people.
(2026-11-04). Teamsters shut down Genesys nurses' strike after isolating it for more than a year. wsws.org Genesys nurses held the line for 411 days, stayed out through a winter of court injunctions, scab labor and threats of permanent replacement. While the strikers did not lack courage, they were isolated and betrayed by the Teamsters bureaucracy.
(2026-11-04). Mexico's government imposes rejected wage deal on health workers as union moves against protesters. wsws.org The 8 percent deal IMSS health care workers rejected was registered by the labor authorities without a vote, while the SNTSS union summons protesters for sanctions.
(2026-11-04). The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada): Part 2. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party's founding congress, held in Montreal August 22-24, unanimously adopted the following comprehensive document outlining the party's historical and international foundations.
(2026-11-04). Trump under pressure on Iran war after midterms defeat. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump concedes that the war he ordered on Iran was partly to blame for his Republican Party's sweeping midterms losses ⚪ but even as he comes under pressure, analysts said Wednesday that he has few good options ahead. | It remains to be seen what path Trump will take after emerging politically weakened as Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in Tuesday's vote.
(2026-11-04). US lawmakers will go to UN climate talks in Turkey. al-monitor.com An American congressional delegation will travel to Turkey for the annual UN climate summit, a Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday, a day after his party's landslide midterm victory. | The United States is not taking part in the negotiations after President Donald Trump withdrew the country from the Paris agreement for a second time upon returning to office.
(2026-11-04). Explainer-Five ways US foreign policy may change with a Democratic Congress. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Democrats secured control of the US Senate and House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, giving them an important slice of power in Washington after two years of Republican control.During the campaign, Democrats had argued that Republicans ceded Congress's constitutional war-making and spending powers to the administration of PresidentDonald Trump. Theyare now expected to curb those powers.Here are some ways a Democratic Congress could hem in Trump's foreign policy.CURB THE IRAN WAR…
(2026-11-04). Senate win hailed by Egyptians but snubbed by state media. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Prominent Egyptians hailed the election of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim member of the US Senate on Wednesday, though state media paid little notice to the rise of a liberal American who has called his parents' native country a military dictatorship.El-Sayed, born in Michigan to Egyptian immigrant parents, has often spoken fondly about his heritage, praised Egyptian food and humour, and warmly recalled summers in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, where his father grew up.
(2026-11-04). Zelenskiy in Spain to meet Sanchez, other leaders at Ibero-American summit. al-monitor.com Nov 4 (Reuters) – Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Spain on Wednesday for talks on boosting Kyiv's air defences and top-level meetings during the Ibero-American summit, the Ukrainian president said on the Telegram messaging app.Zelenskiy, shown online being greeted as he stepped off his aircraft, also said he planned to speak with US officials in the run-up to planned three-way talks in Abu Dhabi next week, which will include Russia.
(2026-11-04). European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for defeat. al-monitor.com By Crispian Balmer, Ludwig Burger, David Latona and Luiza IlieLONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Europe's far-right politicians on Wednesday began to distance themselves from Donald Trump following the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections — but mostly avoided directly criticising the president himself.The realignment is notable as many of the leaders celebrated their ideological ties with Trump following his victory in 2024, with some of them visiting Washington DC since then and receiving backing from his billionaire ally Elon Musk.
(2026-11-04). Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat. al-monitor.com By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – US Vice President JD Vance distanced himself from President Donald Trump's war on Iran on Wednesday, questioning its worth and blaming it entirely for a stinging electoral rebuke by voters that delivered control of Congress to Democrats.Vance's extraordinary remarks in a post on X could further complicate Trump's deliberations as he weighs whether to restart major combat operations against Iran, a step US officials have told Reuters is still under consideration.
(2026-11-04). Israeli ultra-Orthodox party thuds from kingmakers to election losers. al-monitor.com For years the ultra-Orthodox party Shas figured in most of Israel's governments, whether led from the right or the left, hoping to use their consistent number of seats to advance the community's interests. | But in last week's election, the party's clout collapsed as it lost nearly half of its seats, stung by disenchantment over Shas's alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-11-04). Turkey says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it called the "prejudiced and unfair" stance of the European Union towards fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkey, and regarding Cyprus, contained in the bloc's report on EU membership candidates.In its annualenlargement policy report, the European Commission said that while the EU had advanced ties with Turkey in areas of mutual interest, legal action by Turkish authorities against elected officials, opposition figures and civil society hadraised concerns about Ankara's "adherence to core democratic principles".
(2026-11-04). Iran cheers Democrats' midterm victory but fears next move. al-monitor.com The Democratic win was a victory Tehran had been waiting to claim and project as evidence that Trump's confrontation with Iran has backfired.
(2026-11-04). Democratic gains to reshape final years. al-monitor.com Tuesday's vote has shifted the balance of power in Washington, giving Democrats greater leverage to challenge the Trump administration during the president's final two years in office.
(2026-11-04). "Over a Decade of Organizing" : Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History. democracynow.org Black voters in Georgia on Tuesday said, "Not today, Satan," according to professor Carol Anderson, professor of African American studies at Emory University. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to disenfranchise Black voters in the South this election cycle and the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act, she says there was "massive turnout" that propelled Democrats to victory. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated billionaire Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson, becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor in the United States. In…
(2026-11-04). "The Earth Shook Last Night" : Talarico Wins Senate, Hinojosa Becomes First Latina Governor in Texas. democracynow.org Texas Democrats have shattered more than three decades of Republican dominance in the state, winning races for U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and even railroad commissioner. They are also poised to possibly take control of the Texas House of Representatives for the first time since 2003. The Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, lost his bid for a fourth term to Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa, who defeated him by nearly 700,000 votes. She will be Texas's first Latina governor. And James Talarico will be the first Democrat to represent Texas in the U.S. Senat…
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim Senator as Democrats Rout GOP Across the U.S. in Rebuke to Trump. democracynow.org In a stunning repudiation of President Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. Meanwhile, progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated former Republican Congressmember Mike Rogers for an open Senate seat in Michigan with over 52% of the vote. El-Sayed campaigned on a platform of Medicare for All, tackling economic inequality and getting big money out of politics — as well as ending military aid to Israel. He is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate…
(2026-11-04). Ntshavheni urges South Africans to cast their vote. sanews.gov.za Ntshavheni urges South Africans to cast their vote | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged South Africans to turn out in their numbers to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections, calling on citizens to elect leaders who will strengthen municipalities, drive development and improve the lives of communities. ⚪ The Minister made the call after casting her ballot at the Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk voting station in Faerie Glen, in Pretoria East, on Wednesday. ⚪ The voting centre got off to a busy start, with a long queue of voters stretching towards the entrance gate as residents arrive…
(2026-11-04). Voters hope for change as elections get underway. sanews.gov.za Voters hope for change as elections get underway | Despite frustrations over poor service delivery, voters in parts of northern Durban turned out in their numbers to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Wednesday, driven by hopes for change and improved services in their communities. ⚪ For 50-year-old Hlengiwe Ndimande from Congo in Inanda, the decision to vote came only this morning. Until she went to bed on Tuesday night, she had been certain she would not vote because of her disappointment with the lack of service delivery in her area. ⚪ However, she changed her mind, waking up at her u…
(2026-11-04). Morolong highlights the importance of voting. sanews.gov.za Morolong highlights the importance of voting | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has emphasised the significance of the right to vote as a central pillar of South Africa's democracy. ⚪ Reflecting on the historic Declaration of the Freedom Charter, Morolong, who cast his ballot at Schweize-Reneke, in the North West, reminded the nation of the struggle that led to inclusive governance. ⚪ "The core demand of our liberation struggle has always been one man, one vote," Morolong said. ⚪ He recounted how, 71 years ago, at least 3000 people gathered in Kliptown to proclaim that South Africa belongs to…
(2026-11-04). Mpumalanga Premier casts his vote. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga Premier casts his vote | Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu exercised his right to vote at the Thulamahashe Civic Centre during the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ After casting his ballot, Ndlovu spoke to the media and encouraged all eligible South African voters to turn out in numbers. | "I would like to encourage voters to come out in numbers and participate in electing the new council, as the term of office of the previous council has come to an end. The power is in our hands to constitute a new council," the Premier said on Wednesday. ⚪ He emphasised the importance of building a strong local go…
(2026-11-04). Pietermaritzburg voter calls for cleaner city, stricter bylaw enforcement. sanews.gov.za Pietermaritzburg voter calls for cleaner city, stricter bylaw enforcement | Pietermaritzburg voter Ntombi Kofane wants elected leaders to prioritise cleaner communities and stricter enforcement of municipal bylaws as South Africans head to the polls in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) today. ⚪ "As a South African citizen, I will be voting because I still have hope in the future of our country. We need wise leaders who will work to restore dignity in our communities and ensure that municipal by-laws are enforced," Kofane said. ⚪ She expressed concern about litter and dirt across Pietermaritzburg, which…
(2026-11-04). South Africans urged to make their mark in municipal elections. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to make their mark in municipal elections | As South Africa heads to the polls today, government has issued a clarion call to all eligible voters to actively participate in the municipal elections. | The Electoral Commission will today administer the 2026 Local Government Elections at voting stations across the country. | In a statement, Deputy Government spokesperson, William Baloyi, emphasised the significance of this democratic exercise, urging voters to make their voices heard at designated voting stations across the country. | "Government sounds a clarion call to all eligible citizens t…
(2026-11-04). Two arrested for impersonating IEC official. sanews.gov.za Two arrested for impersonating IEC official | Two women were arrested on Tuesday, following an incident at the Ngcobo Police Station in the Eastern Cape, in which voting material was allegedly collected by individuals impersonating an Electoral Commission (IEC) official. | Police explained that in the early hours of Monday morning, two suspects arrived at Ngcobo Police Station and collected voting material, claiming they had been sent by the Presiding Officer. | However, the Presiding Officer was already present in the queue and had not sent anyone to collect the material. The suspects were identified before leav…
(2026-11-04). IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day. sanews.gov.za IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has moved to clarify that although campaigning within the boundaries of a voting station is prohibited, there is no wholesale prohibition of political activity on voting day. | Today, eligible South Africans will cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. | In a statement, the commission highlighted that prohibited actions within the boundaries of voting stations include: | The display or distribution of any party billboard, poster; placard or pamphlet; | Attempt to induce, influence or persuade a person to vote or not…
(2026-11-04). Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue. aljazeera.com Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.
(2026-11-04). Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-04). Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court. aljazeera.com Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.
(2026-11-04). Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel's 10-day siege. aljazeera.com Returning Hebron residents face significant economic and structural devastation after Israeli military operation.
(2026-11-04). US elects its first Black woman governor. aljazeera.com The US has elected its first Black woman governor after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's gubernatorial poll.
(2026-11-04). Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan. aljazeera.com Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race…
(2026-11-04). Democrat from Kansas elected to US Senate for first time since 1932. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-04). 'We defeated Goliath': Texas Democrat James Talarico wins Senate seat. aljazeera.com Democrat James Talarico wins the Texas Senate race in a historic midterm upset.
(2026-11-04). Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms. aljazeera.com For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.
(2026-11-04). FIFA's Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief. aljazeera.com Miguel ‚Å ‚Å Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to win US Senate seat in Michigan. aljazeera.com The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobic rhetoric from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.
(2026-11-04). Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means. aljazeera.com With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump's agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.
(2026-11-04). Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people. aljazeera.com Oscar Puente says he could not 'continue in office' after two major train accidents in less than a year.
(2026-11-04). US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-04). Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans. aljazeera.com Longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins had held the seat for three decades, but was swept away in the blue wave.
(2026-11-04). South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC. aljazeera.com Municipal failures have contributed to declining public trust, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted.
(2026-11-04). Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
(2026-11-04). Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio. aljazeera.com Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.
(2026-11-04). Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections. aljazeera.com All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
(2026-11-04). House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory. aljazeera.com Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a 'great American comeback'.
(2026-11-04). Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor. aljazeera.com Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
(2026-11-04). N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack. aljazeera.com Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.
(2026-11-04). Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia's first black governor. aljazeera.com Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor…
(2026-11-04). Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate. geo.tv Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, react on stage after his victory in the US midterm elections, during an Election Night rally, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 4, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-11-04). Iran war played a role in Republicans' losses in midterm elections, admits Trump. geo.tv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026. — ReutersDemocrats capture majorities in both Senate and…
(2026-11-04). Russia rolls out scholarships to talented students worldwide. geo.tv
(2026-11-04). US midterms: Ossoff defeats rival to retain key Georgia Senate seat for Democrats. geo.tv
(2026-11-04). Kaliningrad went dark, then bomb threat diverts London flight to Warsaw? Something big is happening. hindustantimes.com
(2026-11-04). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Targets Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso, October 25, 2021. | © 2021 Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images | An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group killed at least 27 civilians in two attacks in Burkina Faso's northern Yatenga province in September 2026.The group's relentless, unlawful attacks put civilians across Burkina Faso at grave risk. The laws of war prohibit attacking civilians, and those who order, commit, or assist serious violations of the laws of war with criminal intent may be prosecuted for war crimes.Burkina Faso authorities should urgently strengthen protection for threatened…
(2026-11-04). The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, January-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). More than 160 states developed practical steps to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Afghanistan: Supporting women and girls to thrive despite challenges. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). ICRC at SOFEX 2026: Promoting Respect for IHL and the Protection of Civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Benin: Supporting market gardening cooperatives to cope with climate hazards and insecurity. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). COP31: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance to reach people in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). UN Security Council: ICRC statement in the open debate on women, peace and security. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-04). The Divine Identity of Maa Dhumavati Among the Ten Wisdom Goddesses. indybay.org Discover the divine representation of Maa Dhumavati Devi, one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition, at Idol Bronze.This traditional bronze goddess idol reflects the distinctive iconography and spiritual significance of Dhumavati Mata.Explore handcrafted Hindu god statues, Mahavidya goddess idols, and traditional Indian bronze sculptures.
(2026-11-04). Tuesday 12/1: Christians for a Free Palestine: Advent Community Call. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/d……
(2026-11-04). Saturday 12/5: AMERICAN DOCTOR Film Screening and Q&A with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-11-04). Thursday 11/5: Victory To French General Strike-For A Workers Government NOW! Stop Repression & Wars. indybay.org San Francisco French Consulate | 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-11-04). Certification Of IBT 2026 Election? Corruption, Fascism & Workers Democracy. indybay.org
(2026-11-04). 11/5/26 – U.S. Court Hearing in San Jose about Chip Fab at Santa Clara Square. indybay.org Press release: attend a federal court hearing in San Jose on Nov. 5 2026 for the environmental citizen suit & public nuisance lawsuit: Gjà∏vik v. Apple Inc., et al. (5: 25-cv-07360-PCP) & support the community around Santa Clara Square.
(2026-11-04). Thursday 11/5: LAGAI – Queer Insurrection: SF Bay Area History of Queer Rebellion & Activism. indybay.org UC Berkeley | Lecture Rm 20 at Social Science Building | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-11-04). Big Developers Choose Ryan Coonerty for Mayor, According to Final Pre-Election Finance Reports. indybay.org
(2026-11-04). Wednesday 11/11: Greatest Enemy: A Conversation with Director Abby Martin. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/Abby-Martin…
(2026-11-04). Saturday 11/7: Fight the Lies! Protest Election Interference. indybay.org Marchers start at Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center (enter mall through Plum Lane you will see it next to Sephora) at NOON. | Non marchers meet up at 12: 30pm at | Town and Country Village shopping district…
(2026-11-04). Trump Regime Takedown at SF Tesla. indybay.org Special Halloween Edition…
(2026-11-04). Saturday 11/21: Book Launch & Talk: Jed Perl & Marius Sosnowski on 'We Never Called it Frisco'. indybay.org 215 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-11-04). Saturday 10/31: No Sleep for ICE Tonight in Pleasanton. indybay.org üìç Marriott Residence Inn, 11920 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-11-04). 2027 CA Black Veterans Summit features the 160th Year Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org California Black Veterans Summit features the "Summer of 1903" Buffalo Soldiers leaving the Presidio of San Francisco toward the Sierra Nevada, at Yosemite, Grants Pass and Sequioa National Parks serving as Park Rangers remains foundational to California's identity and its enduring commitment to equality and public service, our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.
(2026-11-04). Sunday 11/15: Public Meeting: The Uprising in France. indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2026-11-04). A multi-state garage door rally against Trump. indybay.org Another no-to-Trump Utah garage door demonstration with input from participants in Florida and Colorado speaks "lound and clear."
(2026-11-04). Saturday 10/31: Virtual screening of the documentary "Samia Halaby Draws the Kafr Qasim Masscre of 1956" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHas……
(2026-11-04). Michigan, like the Founding Fathers, repudiates Islamophobic Bigotry in Senate Race. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The ugly tactics of the Republican Party in Michigan, targeting Abdul El-Sayed for his Muslim faith, were not unprecedented in American history. Catholics, Jews and other minorities have been dragged through the mud for not being white Protestants. Bigots warned that Jack Kennedy would be a tool of the papacy. American Jews were accused of being greedy bankers and dangerous Communists, often in the same breath. Hatred doesn't need to be logical or consistent. Indeed, the haze of hatred allows people to believe in dozens of impossible things before breakfast. In the case of El-S…
(2026-11-04). Climate Change is Killing Hundreds of Thousands Yearly, But Politicians are Silent. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less attention to its health consequences in international political debate. | The
(2026-11-04). Trump's Empire of Defeat: So much Losing. juancole.com <(
(2026-11-04). US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Democrats have gained control of the US Congress after winning five additional Senate seats and more than six House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The results are being seen as a | US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ?
(2026-11-04). US midterm elections: Democrats gain grounds, flip first Senate seat; Indian-origin Dandiya wins Florida House seat. ptcnews.tv Polling stations have begun closing in several US states in the midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress for the next two years of President Donald Trump's term. Early results show Democrats leading in several districts held by Republicans, raising the possibility that they could reduce Trump's influence in Washington.Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, giving Democrats their first Senate seat pickup in North Carolina. Democrats are seeking to win at least four Senate seats currently held by Republicans.Democrats also showed unexpected strength…
(2026-11-04). PSG Maintains a Dominant Style of Football in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, November 3 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maintained their dominant form in the European Champions League today, with a 6-0 goal fest against Villarreal on the fourth day of the group stage. | The two-time continental champions scored four goals in less than 10 minutes, between the 9th and 17th minutes, through Joà£o Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Fabián Ruiz, to begin their resounding victory. | At the start of the second half (50th minute), Ruiz completed his brace, and David Boly sealed the final score (78th minute). | Luis Enrique's team remained undefeated in the competition with…
(2026-11-04). Israel president opens talks as rivals struggle to form government. al-monitor.com Israel's president begins deliberations on Wednesday on whom to task to form a government, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot holding enough seats after a divisive election. | President Isaac Herzog holds a largely ceremonial role, but carries the decisive vote on who will have the first chance to try to be prime minister ⚪ a process that could last weeks or even months and may end in failure and new elections.
(2026-11-04). unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government. al-monitor.com Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will be on him as he decides whom to task with forming the next coalition government. | The decision is a weighty one as neither the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor that of his rival Gadi Eisenkot secured a majority in parliament.
(2026-11-04). Fight over pro-Palestinian group ban heads to highest court. al-monitor.com A legal battle over a ban on Palestine Action activists resumes Wednesday as co-founder Huda Ammori takes her fight against the government's designation of the group as a terrorist organisation to Britain's highest court. | The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme Court, comes as the group's prohibition has failed to quell support for the pro-Palestinian group, leading to mass arrests across the UK.
(2026-11-04). US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT. al-monitor.com Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times.In an interview with the FT on Tuesday, Trump suggested he was content with the state of the stand-off with Iran."We seem to be getting everything we want," Trump said in the six-minute telephone interview. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-11-04). Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage. al-monitor.com KYIV/BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Russia bombarded Ukraine's energy infrastructure in waves on Tuesday, knocking out power to swathes of the country with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, a week before US-brokered peace talks were due to resume.President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said at least 33 people had been killed on Monday when Russia twice bombed a school now being used for aid distribution in the village of Komyshuvakha, near the front line in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. About 50 people were still believed to be buried under the rubble, he said.
(2026-11-04). Iran director Panahi appears at Tehran funeral for ex-football star. al-monitor.com Iranian award-winning film director Jafar Panahi on Tuesday made his first public appearance since returning to Iran earlier this year, at the funeral of a veteran football star, video reports showed. | Panahi, who won the top prize at the 2025 Cannes film festival, returned to Iran in March shortly after attending the 2026 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, despite facing legal cases and bitterly criticising the crackdown on protests in January.
(2026-11-04). Aramco begins expansion of oil export route bypassing Hormuz. al-monitor.com The kingdom plans to expand the East-West Pipeline's capacity to carry crude to as much as 10 million barrels per day.
(2026-11-04). Photos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De Miguel. aljazeera.com CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
(2026-11-04). 27th Annual, 2027 Folsom Juneteenth Celebration – Dia de Los Negro. indybay.org Together, the 1850 Negro Bar Hotel and General Store, largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco with a couple thousand Chinese immigrants and Negro Bar Cemetery, a part of Rancho Rio de Los Americanos will uniquely distinguish the authentic townsite from the modern recreation area established in 2022 across Lake Natoma after the construction of Folsom Dam, over half century ago.
(2026-11-04). 27th Anniversary of Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Our 27th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Celebration continues an ongoing challenge to tell our authentic "California Journey, From Slavery to Freedom Story." 2027 Folsom Juneteenth, the path towards alignment with our Title 5 U.S Federal Holiday, marks an amazing journey, Dia de Los Negros continues to honor the legacy of the 1848 townsite of Negro Bar, Rancho Rio de Los Americanos, and the path towards our US Civil War.
(2026-11-04). Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock ; ⚪ US midterm elections explained. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Democrats have won back control of the US Congress in the midterm elections held on November 3. CNN projects that Democrats will take both the House of Representatives and the Senate, en | Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock…
(2026-11-04). Money Can't Buy You Love: The Lesson for Nigel Farage From Trump's US Midterms Defeat. bylinetimes.com As US voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to deliver what turned out to be their damning verdict on the Trump administration's record, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage took to his GB News show to suggest that the pundits had got it all wrong. | Predicting a "big surprise" for the world, Farage told his viewers that "I don't go with the consensus that Trump's going to get absolutely smashed [in these midterms]". | Insisting that the President's big money backers would ultimately save the day for him, Farage added that "Elon Musk hasn't chucked in $450 million of his own money just for fun." | www.youtube…
(2026-11-03). Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen's Taiz Province Kill Five Civilians: Health Ministry. news.antiwar.com Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province on Tuesday that targeted industrial areas and civilian homes killed at least five civilians, according to the Health Ministry within the Ansar Allah-led Yemeni government. Yemen's SABA news agency reported that a Saudi strike on a shoe factory in Yemen's al-Ta'ziyah District killed at least three workers and …
(2026-11-03). Livestream: repression echoes its Nazi past. electronicintifada.net Dror Dayan on his film about the ban on the Berlin Palestine conference. Ali Abunimah on Israeli elections. Jon Elmer on Ansarallah's drones in Yemen.
(2026-11-03). Iran-U.S.: diplomacy at the top, shooting underneath. thealtworld.com Iran is diversifying big time — not counting only on the overland corridors to Pakistan, subjected to U.S. secondary sanctions. | SHANGHAI — Only hours after the markets priced a possible U.S.-Iran deal, CENTCOM struck Iran's Qeshm island in a "limited and defensive" manner. Qeshm is only a little over 20 km off Bandar Abbas and the hinge of Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. | That may have been officially defensive; but the fact remains that CENTCOM is fighting inside (italics mine) Iran even as Qatar is "mediating" in Tehran. | The attack on Qeshm may have been a reply to Iranian fire at a U.S…
(2026-11-03). Iran's Security Chief Says US Response in Negotiations Was 'Not Convincing'. news.antiwar.com Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said on Tuesday that the latest US response in negotiations was "not convincing" and maintained that the Strait of Hormuz will not be fully reopened until the US meets Iran's conditions. "The US response to Iran's rights and demands was not convincing, and they must …
(2026-11-03). 'Deeply Alarming': Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran's Qeshm Island. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams "There is still a chance to prevent another catastrophe, but that window may be closing. We cannot afford to let this war escalate further." The Trump administration launched a new bombing attack on Iranian territory Monday night, striking Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of the US …
(2026-11-03). US carries out strikes on Qeshm Island, officials say. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 – The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.The strikes, earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal, appeared to be limited and were not a resumption of major combat operations, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.Another official said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets.
(2026-11-03). US strikes Iranian islands as Trump talks up diplomatic progress. al-monitor.com The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic progress with Tehran. | The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media reported five explosions in rapid succession.
(2026-11-03). Iran gives 2-day window for Hormuz deal as US mulls strikes: What to know. al-monitor.com An Iranian spokesperson said on Monday that a revised proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could take effect within two days if Washington meets its demands.
(2026-11-03). With Rumors Of Nuclear War, The New Congress Must End The Iran Conflict To Avoid A U.S. Catastrophe. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment However the midterms turn out, the 120th Congress must cut off money to Trump for his ongoing Iran War. As an unresolved geopolitical issue, it threatens the future of the United States like no other issue. In mid-September, Senate Republicans voted to allow Trump to continue his war on Iran, after …
(2026-11-03). How the US Seeks to Deflect Blame for War on Iran, Including Possible Nuclear War Those Helping. thealtworld.com Popular "alternative media" personality Tucker Carlson, whose father worked for US government Voice of America, and who himself attempted to join the CIA and spent his career working for US mainstream corporate media, is suggesting "Israel" is pressuring the US into war with Iran, possibly even nuclear war; | Not only is it stated US policy to use Israel to provoke war with Iran and absorb blame and retaliation for it, but the US has now used this exact narrative three times to deflect blame and consequences away from itself and onto Israel; | Israel serves as an extension of US power in the region and is no…
(2026-11-03). US' last resort is back: Here's all about the nuclear bunker buster built for mountains like Iran's. hindustantimes.com Can America's conventional bunker-busters destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, or could Tehran's underground fortresses push Washington towards an unprecedented military decision? Tucker Carlson has claimed that the U.S. could be days away from crossing the nuclear threshold, bringing renewed attention to the B61-11, America's nuclear earth-penetrating bomb. Unlike the conventional GBU-57, the B61-11 relies on an underground nuclear detonation to generate powerful shockwaves capable of damaging buried structures. But can it reach a facility such as Pickaxe Mountain, believed to lie at least 100 metres…
(2026-11-03). With Rumors of Nuclear War, the New Congress must end the Iran conflict to avoid a U.S. Catastrophe. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — However the midterms turn out, the 120th Congress must cut off money to Trump for his ongoing Iran War. As an unresolved geopolitical issue, it threatens the future of the United States like no other issue. | In mid-September, Senate Republicans If Michiganders want a reason to vote against Mike Rogers for Senate, they just have to consider that Roge…
(2026-11-03). US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday.US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.
(2026-11-03). Tehran Pursues Regional Security Framework 'Free Of Foreign Influence'. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on 3 November that Tehran is pursuing a regional security framework built by West Asian countries, free of any foreign military presence. | "We have no hostility toward the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council," Araghchi wrote on X, referring to his recent interview with Al Jazeera, adding "We appreciate the positive role played by Qatar and Oman and continue our dialogue with Saudi Arabia." | "Our goal is to reach new regional security arrangements established by the countries of the region themselves, away from any foreign military presence," he added.
(2026-11-03). U.S. Sharing Nuclear Technology With Saudi Arabia Is a Bad Deal. progressivehub.net EMMA CLAIRE FOLEY…
(2026-11-03). AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict. aljazeera.com Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.
(2026-11-03). US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: Wall Street Journal. news.antiwar.com The US bombed Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, an attack that came as President Trump was downplaying the prospects of renewed full-scale war with the Islamic Republic ahead of the US midterm elections. Iranian media reported earlier in the day that five explosions were heard in Qeshm and that …
(2026-11-03). US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: Wall Street Journal. news.antiwar.com The US bombed Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, an attack that came as President Trump was downplaying the prospects of renewed full-scale war with the Islamic Republic ahead of the US midterm elections. Iranian media reported earlier in the day that five explosions were heard in Qeshm and that …
(2026-11-03). Supreme Leader of Iran Orders Impactful, Geographically Unrestricted Response to Any US-Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed the Iranian military on 31 October to treat any US-Israeli threat with overwhelming and "geographically unrestricted" retaliation. | "Any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response," the Iranian leader said during a meeting with senior commanders of the armed forces, according to state news agency IRNA. | Khamenei ordered the "comprehensive updating of the military target database" to ensure that "all physical and non-physical assets" of the US and Israel are within striking range of Iran's armed for…
(2026-11-03). A new Islamic defense axis? Why India is watching the Badr accord closely. militarydex.com The new pact between Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia brings money and military technology together in ways New Delhi will have to track carefully | Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed the 'Badr' defense cooperation accord in the Qatari capital, Doha, on October 21. It is intended to deepen their defense industry cooperation, reflecting a broader effort by countries in the region to widen their network of security partners amid the prolonged US-Israel war on Iran. | The four countries are planning to build on existing military projects through joint production, technology transfers,…
(2026-11-03). Western News Media Propagandists Describe US Bombing Iran As "Defensive" thealtworld.com The propagandists of the American press have been uncritically describing recent US airstrikes on Iran as "defensive" despite the US being the clear aggressor in this ongoing conflict, and despite the United States existing on the other side of the planet from Iran. | CBS News was the most egregious offender with its headline, " The title frames it as an objective fact that the attack was defensive in nature, without quotation marks around the word "defensive" and without even bothering to uncritica…
(2026-11-03). Trump Says US Watched Iran Build Air Defense Facility on Qeshm Island Before Bombing It. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that the US bombed Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday and said that the US struck an anti-aircraft "facility" that it watched get built for two months. The president made the comments about the strike, which he downplayed as a "minor attack," during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" as he …
(2026-11-03). Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen.Trump in recent weeks had hinted about renewing attacks on Iran after the US midterm elections on Tuesday. But after a speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool on Monday, he indicated he might be thinking otherwise.Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after the midterms, Trump replied "no."
(2026-11-03). Supreme Court Rules Against DOJ Effort To Withhold 20,000 Ballots In California. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Armond / Getty | On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a request from the Trump administration to make California withhold 20,000 ballots ahead of today's midterm elections. | While the Supreme Court has made some dork-ass rulings this year regarding voter rights, it…
(2026-11-03). Haley Stevens, John Fetterman, And Why White Liberals Are More Dangerous Than MAGA. newsone.com 
Source: | MAGA Republicans are comforting. And before you start throwing things at me, hear me out. | At least they tell you who they are. | They aren't particularly interested in disguising their intentions, pretending to have some deep moral conflict about their politics or asking you to understand that their support for Donald Trump is really just a complicated expression of their feelings. They show up wearing red hats, waving flags, defending whatever fresh nonsense has come out of the White House and making absolutely no secret about what they believe. | You know what you're getting. They have made it a…
(2026-11-03). EE.UU. en elecciones de mitad de mandato. radiohc.cu Unos 250 millones de estadounidenses están llamados hoy a las urnas para las elecciones de mitad de mandato que definirán el balance del poder en Washington y los últimos dos años de Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca. | Los comicios de este 3 de noviembre tendrán lugar en un escenario de creciente tensión política, con la economía como centro de las preocupaciones de votantes y el control del Congreso en la mira de republicanos y demócratas. | Pero más que una renovación de bancadas en la totalidad de la Cámara de Representantes, 435 asientos, y en 35 de las 100 butacas del Senado, las elecciones pondrán a prueba el…
(2026-11-03). France Launches Israeli War Crimes Inquiry Over Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel is in the process of invading and occupying southern Lebanon. That's not unusual, of course, and they've launched multiple invasions of southern Lebanon in recent years, largely with little to no legal consequence. The Paris Judicial Court's crimes against humanity unit today reported they are appointing a pair of investigating judges to war crimes …
(2026-11-03). Israel's election exposes the limits of liberal Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
Netanyahu's strong showing in the Israeli elections is a blow to liberal Zionists and their effort to continue to deny Israeli apartheid.
(2026-11-03). Gen Z Shakes It Up: A Portrait Of A Generation Storming Heaven. popularresistance.org After Madagascar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Peru, Morocco, and Kenya, Gen Z is shaking up Europe. Starting in Albania and France, the uprising is spreading to Italy, Germany, Spain, and now Portugal and Greece. The similarity of the slogans — against militarism, austerity, and the genocide in Gaza — and the simultaneous arrival of European youth on the political stage signal the emergence of a new social subjectivity in a continent marching toward militarization. | To fully grasp the strategic potential of this emerging subjectivity, a brief portrait of Generation Z is necessary, at a time when it is demonst…
(2026-11-03). Chris Hedges: Israel Cannot Be Allowed to Erase Gaza's Stories. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Genocide seeks to destroy not only a people but the memory of their lives. Speaking on his Requiem for Gaza book tour, Hedges describes how he and illustrator Joe Sacco interviewed 29 Palestinian families who had escaped to Egypt, documenting the destruction through the people forced to endure it. He recounts testimony about …
(2026-11-03). Apple Maps hides Israel's devastation of Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Apple Maps is papering over Israel's complete devastation of Gaza. The business has replaced maps showing Gaza's actual condition with satellite shots that pre-date the occupation's genocide and mass destruction of the open-air prison camp: Apple continued to show Gaza's pre-genocide layout even after Google updated its high-res maps to show reality. It appears to …
(2026-11-03). From finance minister to debanked Varoufakis's DiEM25 suffers bank attack. skwawkbox.org Left-wing former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis's DiEM25 (Democracy in Europe Movement 25) campaign group has been hit by the establishment's favourite financial weapon against opponents of genocide and fascism: debanking. Varoufakis posted the news to DiEM25's social media this morning: Tried and tested authoritarian weapon Debanking has become a go-to weapon of the pro-war, …
(2026-11-03). To Academic—Intellectual Alienation: There Is No 'Jewish People'. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Oct 31, 2026 I am not surprised by the Genocide in Palestine or by the euro‚ÄëZionist colonial barbarity that is fraudulently referred to as "Israel." To Eurocentrism: for the decolonization of thought. 21st century. There is no "Jewish people," there is the Jewish religion. There is no "Muslim people," there is …
(2026-11-03). Dockers Shut Down Over 100 Ports Worldwide Against Genocide, Wars; Brazil's Mass Fightback. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy reports on the global dockers strike against genocide, wars and attack on workers. | It also investigates the mass movement in Brazil against Bolsonaro and the dangers of the Prairieland case and it's meaning for the working class.
(2026-11-03). ILWU 10 Leaders Speak Out On Dockers International Day Of Action At Port of Oakland. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 leaders spoke at a rally at the Port of Oakland to support the global dockers strike against the genocide in Gaza, the wars and also the attacks on workers around the world and in the US.
(2026-11-03). ILWU10 & 34, Supporters Rally Against Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Working Class At Port of Oakland. indybay.org As part of an international day of action to oppose genocide, wars and attacks on the working class on October 30, ILWU Local 10 and 34 held a noon time rally at the Port of Oakland.
(2026-11-03). Trump claim of Israel aid cutoff reeks of midterm desperation. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-03). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco Meets Marco Rubio in Washington. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Monday, November 2, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss the two countries' bilateral agenda. Venezuela and the US have reconfigured their relations since the US imperialist bombing on January 3, killing more than 100 people, including 32 Cuban and 47 Venezuelan soldiers, …
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/7: The Ongoing and Escalating U.S. Assault on Cuba. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-11-03). Trial of accused USS Cole attack mastermind opens at Guantanamo. al-monitor.com Jury selection began on Monday in the long-delayed trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the accused mastermind of the 2000 attack on the USS Cole warship that left 17 American sailors dead. | Nashiri was captured in Dubai in 2002 and underwent harsh interrogations in a secret CIA prison before being transferred to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba 20 years ago, where he has been held ever since.
(2026-11-03). Acoge China Foro de Cooperación de Medios de la Franja y la Ruta. radiohc.cu China acoge desde hoy el Foro de Cooperación de Medios de Comunicación de la Franja y la Ruta, con la participación de más de 170 medios de más de 100 países y regiones, entre ellos Cuba. | La cita promueve el intercambio y la colaboración en un contexto marcado por los cambios en el panorama internacional y las transformaciones del ecosistema de comunicación. | Durante la ceremonia inaugural, Hu Heping, subdirector ejecutivo del Departamento de Publicidad del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), destacó el papel de los medios de comunicación en la promoción de la cooperación internacional y el a…
(2026-11-03). En vigor el nuevo marco legal sobre migración, extranjería y ciudadanía. radiohc.cu El paquete normativo —Leyes 171, 172 y 173— que regula el proceso migratorio cubano; la atención, protección y documentación legal de los extranjeros, así como la condición para pautar la ciudadanía cubana, entró en vigor el pasado domingo 1ro. de noviembre, junto con sus respectivos reglamentos y el Reglamento del Registro de Ciudadanía, publicados en la Gaceta Oficial Ordinaria, número 39. | Estas legislaciones introducen conceptos novedosos como la ´residencia efectiva migratoria ª, la eliminación del límite de 24 meses de estancia en el exterior y la protección expresa de los bienes de…
(2026-11-03). Cuba avanzó a semifinales en torneo de béisbol5 en Dakar. radiohc.cu La selección mixta cubana avanzó a semifinales al vencer a la de Francia por 2-0 (3-2 y 5-1), en la fase de cuartos de final del torneo de beisbol5 de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud, con sede en el Tour de l'oeuf, de Dakar, Senegal. | Con este triunfo, la escuadra del director técnico Sergio Arturo Pérez enfrentará más tarde a su similar de Kenya, un hueso duro de roer, pues culminó invicta en el grupo B en tres salidas a la cancha. | En este duelo ante el cuadro francés, Cuba fungió como home club. El primer set mostró paridad y llegó igualado 2-2 al quinto y último capítulo, en el cual dejó al campo a su r…
(2026-11-03). En Cuba publican Ley de Organización de la Administración del Estado. radiohc.cu La Ley 186 de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado, que establece las bases para estructurar, organizar y regular el funcionamiento de los organismos gubernamentales en Cuba, fue publicada este lunes en la Gaceta Oficial de la República. | La disposición, aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular durante su última sesión ordinaria, busca reordenar, redimensionar y perfeccionar la organización de la Administración Central del Estado, con el propósito de elevar la eficacia de la función administrativa a partir de la experiencia acumulada en la aplicación de las normas precedentes. | El tex…
(2026-11-03). Denuncian en reunión de Iberoamérica bloqueo de EE. UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La denuncia al bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos a Cuba estuvo presente este lunes en la IV Reunión de Coordinadores Nacionales y Responsables de Cooperación de la Comunidad Iberoamericana, con sede en Madrid, España. | William Díaz Menéndez, director general de Cooperación Internacional del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), encabeza la delegación cubana a la cita, según una publicación de ese organismo en su cuenta en la red social X. | Añadió el Mincex que en el encuentro de los coordinadores nacionales y responsab…
(2026-11-03). Presidente cubano firmó libro de condolencias en la Embajada de México. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó este lunes el libro de condolencias abierto en la sede de la Embajada de México en La Habana por el fallecimiento del luchador mexicano Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, el 28 de octubre último a los 92 años de edad. | De acuerdo con una publicación de la Presidencia en su sitio web, el jefe de Estado escribió: Para Cuba ha sido un gran honor, contar entre sus mejores amigos con un hombre como Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, infatigable luchador por el progreso con justicia social para la hermana nación de Méx…
(2026-11-03). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel recibió al sr. Moussa Batraki, Secretario General de la Organización de Estados de àÅfrica, Caribe y Pacífico, de visita en Cuba. | El Jefe de Estado agradeció el apoyo mayoritario de los miembros de la organización a la Resolución cubana contra el bloqueo, recientemente aprobada en las Naciones Unidas, y ratificó al visitante el compromiso de Cuba…
(2026-11-03). UK Government Promotes Israeli Arms Firms Profiting From Gaza War and a Bank Enabling Illegal Settlements. bylinetimes.com 
The UK Government is formally backing an Israeli trade chamber that counts among its members the arms firms profiting from the war in Gaza, and among its leaders a bank enabling illegal settlement construction, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The British Ambassador to Israel, Simon Walters, was installed as
(2026-11-03). Amid deepening financial crisis, UNRWA conducts mass layoffs in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
UNRWA says it is forced to cut services because it cannot cover a $70 million shortfall. But laid-off employees, its staff union, and its former spokesperson say the cuts are aimed at something broader: the refugee question itself.
(2026-11-03). Israeli Strike on Tents in Gaza City Park Kills 17-Year-Old Girl. news.antiwar.com
(2026-11-03). far-right supporters hold out hope for return to power. al-monitor.com Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. | But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from the Gaza border, bakery employee Yaakov Peretz said he believed Ben Gvir would remain a central force.
(2026-11-03). Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings. aljazeera.com As Israel grapples with an inconclusive election, Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings.
(2026-11-03). Israeli forces kill four in Gaza as fifth Palestinian dies of wounds. aljazeera.com Nearly 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' took effect in October last year.
(2026-11-03). Oil Corporations Plan for Massive Profits Output in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—In the week ending Sunday, several oil corporations announced plans to increase production in Venezuela, projected significant returns, and expressed support for legislative changes they say make the country "more competitive." Chevron US oil corporation Chevron expects its gross production in Venezuela to reach about 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by the end of …
(2026-11-03). Over 30 Portuguese Companies Interested in Investing in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, November 2, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a meeting with Portuguese Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion Manuel Castro Almeida in the Simón Bolívar Hall at Miraflores Palace. The meeting took place as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations, bilateral political dialogue, and strategic cooperation between the two nations. View …
(2026-11-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators, retirees and other workers demonstrated across Venezuela October 29, while workers at aerospace defense contractor Triumph Engine Control Systems walked out on an unfair labor practice strike Monday.
(2026-11-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators, retirees and other workers demonstrated across Venezuela October 29, while workers at aerospace defense contractor Triumph Engine Control Systems walked out on an unfair labor practice strike Monday.
(2026-11-03). US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition. aljazeera.com This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.
(2026-11-03). Voters In the US Deserve Today Off. cepr.net
(2026-11-03). Iran Rejects Trump's Response, Demands 7 Conditions Be Met. thealtworld.com
(2026-11-03). The US' Claims Of Canadian Meddling Are Interesting Ironic. thealtworld.com They're interesting because few could have predicted that Canada of all cout6nries would one day meddle in American elections, and they're ironic because the examples cited are a sliver of how the US regularly meddles in other countries' elections. | The White House released a fact sheet in late October concerning "
(2026-11-03). Republicans make early US Pacific electoral gains but blue wave wins control of Congress. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Republican candidates have performed strongly in preliminary midterm election results in American territories, despite the expected anti-Trump swing on the mainland. Republicans have won back the governorship of Guam, with Vicente Ada beating out Democrat Therese Terlaje 51 percent to 48 percent. But they have lost their majority in…
(2026-11-03). Removing Fiji coup immunity may change little, says lawyer Naidu. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Prominent Suva lawyer Richard Naidu says removing immunity provisions for coup perpetrators from Fiji's Constitution may not necessarily result in prosecutions or legal action against those responsible for past coups. Naidu says much of the current debate surrounding constitutional immunity has been dominated by rhetoric rather than a realistic assessment…
(2026-11-03). Former coup leader George Speight wins Oceania powerlifting gold for Fiji. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters A former Fiji ethno-nationalist coup leader who spent more than two decades in prison for treason and was pardoned in 2024 has become an Oceania powerlifting champion. George Speight, a highly polarising and disruptive figure in Fiji's politics, won gold in the Men's Masters IV 93kg weight class at the Oceanian Regional…
(2026-11-03). Journalism cannot survive where attacks on journalists go unpunished. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kasun Ubayasiri On this United Nations-designated International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) stands in solidarity with journalists and media workers around the world who face intimidation, harassment, violence, imprisonment and death for doing their jobs. We maintain that targeting journalists is…
(2026-11-03). Nduga shooting victims' families ask Papua Legal Aid Institute to oversee investigation. asiapacificreport.nz By Nuevaterra Mambor in Jayapura The families of three residents shot in Nduga Regency, Highland Papua Province, last month have asked the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) to oversee the investigation into the incident, which left two people dead and one injured. Papua Legal Aid Institute lawyer Imanus Komba said the organisation had also…
(2026-11-03). HBCU Students Are Turning Their Anger Into Action This Election. capitalbnews.org 
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University students chanted, "This is what democracy looks like!" and "There's hope if you vote!" as they marched Tuesday to the nearest polling place just a mile away from campus. As some students entered the polling place, the crowd cheered them on, encouraging students and other Baltimore residents as they exercised …
(2026-11-03). China orders journalist Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks after lung tumor surgery. cpj.org New York, November 3, 2026 —The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chinese authorities to immediately release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu instead of ordering him to carry out prison labor weeks after lung surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. "It is inhumane of Chinese authorities to expect 64-year-old Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks…
(2026-11-03). News X World: Russia Rejects Ukraine's Proposal To Extend Local Ceasefire. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 16.50…
(2026-11-03). Unpacking Hong Kong's rule of law score according to the World Justice Project's ranking. globalvoices.org Hong Kong ranks 24th in rule of law index and is trending downOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' November 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-11-03). Thu Nov 5: Solidarity With French Genl Strike. iacenter.org LET'S BRING THE INSPIRING GLOBAL YOUTH UPRISING TO THE U.S.! On November 5th, there will be a general strike in France, after weeks of youth, migrants, unions and Yellow Vest members filling the streets to demand the rights of people over profit and war. In the wake of capitalist elections, come out this Thursday night at 5 PM at the NYC French Consulate, at 934 5th Avenue in Manhattan—to show solidarity with the working class of France and their forging the true path to liberation, i.e., not relying on politicians of any party to fight for us or defeat fascism! The spark started in France has become a wild…
(2026-11-03). After Ukraine, Poland? NATO's next frontline against Russia. infobrics.org Poland's constitutional crisis unfolds amid massive rearmament and growing tensions with Moscow. As Ukraine's future remains uncertain, Warsaw risks becoming the focal point of Europe's next major geopolitical confrontation.
(2026-11-03). Europeans concerned about Trump's reaction to possible election defeat. infobrics.org European officials portray Trump as irrational leader, but this description does not correspond to reality.
(2026-11-03). BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins in Andhra Pradesh. infobrics.org Environmental protection is not merely the responsibility of governments, but requires every individual to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life…
(2026-11-03). The Architecture of the New Order: Dilma Rousseff Details How the NDB and BRICS Are Building Multipolarity in Practice. infobrics.org President of the New Development Bank explains the expansion to 20 countries, the strategic role of local currencies and the overcoming of the old constraints of financial unilateralism…
(2026-11-03). BRICS Clinical Research Framework Can Position Member Nations as Global Innovation Hubs. infobrics.org The New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS country heads had encouraged stronger collaboration among the national drug regulatory agencies of member nations…
(2026-11-03). US pushes to restore Russian gas via Ukraine as Europe enters winter with lowest storage in years. infobrics.org Nevertheless, European capitals reject US plan to route Russian gas.
(2026-11-03). An Anarchist Feminist's Personal Eulogy for Dolores Huerta. lataco.com If a government sends choppers to silence a five-foot-tall woman, whatever she has to say must be dangerously important.
(2026-11-03). Escondido Resident Is 58th to Die in ICE Custody Under Trump Administration. lataco.com Following Guillermo Pascual Verganza's death at Otay Mesa Detention Center, his loved ones' nightmare only continued when an ICE press release confusingly misidentified him.
(2003-11-26). Brazil: Winning the 'third round'. links.org.au 
A "third round" has begun in Brazil, albeit with contours somewhat different than expected, writes Israel Dutra. Its outcome may consolidate a new phase in the global anti-fascist struggle, in which Brazil is already playing a central role.
(2026-11-03). The Global Energy and Emissions Footprint of AI Diffusion. mronline.org 
AI is a global megamachine devouring everything in its path. We can subject it to the same kind of lifecycle analysis used for other industries.
(2026-11-03). A statement in response to Andreas Malm being denied entry into the United Kingdom. mronline.org 
Verso author Andreas Malm has been denied permission to enter the UK ahead of the Historical Materialism Conference. Tariq Ali issued this statement.
(2026-11-03). Israeli Strikes Destroy Abandoned Post in Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops launched multiple new incursions on the ground in southwest Syria, centered primarily on the Quneitra and the Daraa Governorates. The most noteworthy incident, however, happened further to the north. The incident took place in Rif Damasq, near Mount Hermon. The Israeli forces carried out strikes against a former Syrian military engineering battalion site …
(2026-11-03). Trump's Statement on Ending Israel's Military Aid by Year's End Aligns With Netanyahu Push for Deeper Military Integration. news.antiwar.com President Trump claimed on Tuesday that he will end the nearly $4 billion in military aid Israel receives from the US each year at the end of 2026, a statement that aligns with a plan backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to further integrate the US and Israeli militaries. "Now, as far as paying …
(2026-11-03). Why The Skydance Merger Is Horrible For Everyone. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | My deepest, truest, realest passion is film and the art of filmmaking. I went to film school, worked professionally in TV, and continue to produce my own content and short films independently. While I love the artistry of film, I've spent the last decade really understanding the business of it because I want to know why the people with money make the choices they do (spoiler: it's fear. They're always operating out of a place of fear and get surprised when scared money doesn't make money.) | Having a baseline understanding of the various ways profit can be generated through film and…
(2026-11-03). Why You Should Be Concerned About Palantir's Growing Influence. newsone.com 
Source: SOPA Images / Getty | One of the pronounced downsides of our increasingly technocratic status quo is that there are countless companies that you've never heard of wielding increasing amounts of power. Today we're going to focus on a tech company that's accelerating the surveillance state, compiling alarming amounts of data on damn near everybody, and progressively worming its way into world governments. | This is Palantir. | While it feels like the company came out of the blue, Palantir was founded in 2003 by venture capitalist Peter Thiel and Alex Karp. The company was founded in the wake of 9/11 and…
(2026-11-03). Why Does The Trump Administration Have ICE Going Through Our Stuff? newsone.com 
Source: San Antonio Express-News/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | There was a time when Americans could reasonably assume that registering to vote was an ordinary act of citizenship, not an invitation for the federal government to start snooping around their lives. | Under Donald Trump, apparently, those days are over. | Immigration and Customs Enforcement has morphed from an agency charged with enforcing immigration laws into something far more dangerous: a heavily armed, increasingly unaccountable surveillance operation serving a president who has never met a democratic institution he didn't want to bully, bend o…
(2026-11-03). Young, Black And Away At College: Why Voting by Mail Isn't Always Easy For Students. newsone.com : | ✕ | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2026 midterm elections are just around the corner and many communities, especially those that have been historically disenfranchised, are worried about all the challenges that could prevent them from casting their ballot on November 3. Young Black voters attending college hundreds of miles away from home are worried about how they can overcome all the obstacles standing between them and the ballot box. | On October 15 in
(2026-11-03). Baldwin And The Fight For The Black Vote On Election Day. newsone.com 
Source: timnewman / Getty | In 1965, the legendary essayist and cultural critic James Baldwin published This country's current attempts to systemically erode Black voting power reflect the deliberate re-emergence of hi…
(2026-11-03). Black Gen Z Political Expectations Around The 2026 Midterms. newsone.com : | ✕ | Research by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University found that Gen Z's voter turnout in presidential and midterm elections is higher than that of previous generations, such as Gen X and Millennials, at the same age. | For example, Gen Z has seen historic youth voter turnout, especially in recent major elections. Additionally, research conducted alongside When We All Vote showed that Gen Z cares more about issues, such as the cost of housing and healthcare, than party affiliation. Because 43% of Gen Z does not identify with any p…
(2026-11-03). Trump's Final Message To Voters Ahead Of Midterms: Hey, Everybody, Look At My Reflecting Pool. newsone.com 
(2026-11-03). Today's 'Kennedy Curse' Is Really Just RFK Jr. Let Me Explain. newsone.com 
Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty | For decades, people in the U.S. have talked about something called the " In 2026, though, I'm pretty sure the "Kennedy Curse" is entirely the existence of Health and Human Services S…
(2026-11-03). America's Déjà Vu 2026 Midterm Election. popularresistance.org The French have a saying: "Plus ca change; rien ca change". Translated it means 'everything changes, nothing changes'; or, depending on your French, 'everything changes but everything remains the same'. | That likely describes the current midterm 2026 US elections. | Whichever party takes the House or the Senate, the policies of recent years will not change much. US foreign policy under Trump's last two years will remain on its current disaster trajectory. And the domestic policy excesses of the past two years will remain mostly intact.
(2026-11-03). When Trump's Prosecutions Become Persecutions, Headlines Should Say So. popularresistance.org With the midterm elections shaping up to be a stinging rebuke of his gold-plated presidency, the tempo of Donald Trump's political prosecutions—a hallmark of his second term—has increased. Headlines and story-framing lead paragraphs, however, routinely fail to highlight the authoritarian nature of these persecutions. | A typical story from the Washington Post (10/12/26)—headlined "Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC Home"—waits until the seventh paragraph to clearly inform readers that the 6 a.m. raid on the vocal Trump critic may have been politically motivated.
(2026-11-03). Pro-AI Data Center Group Spending Millions On TV Ads To Influence Ohio Election. popularresistance.org A pro-AI data center group purchased at least $2.54 million worth of television ads that ran recently in Ohio, a new DeSmog analysis reveals. The group, Build American AI, is linked to Leading the Future, a major AI industry super PAC backed by Silicon Valley billionaires. | The ads extolled the economic benefits of Ohio's data center boom, one of the hottest issues in the state's Senate election, but did not endorse either candidate in the race: Trump-aligned Republican incumbent Jon Husted, who was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve out Vice President J.D. Vance's term, and former three-term Democratic…
(2026-11-03). From Italy To Canada, How The UK's Palestine Action Group Went Global. popularresistance.org London, United Kingdom — In November 2023, protesters spray painted the Rome headquarters of Leonardo, an Italian weapons manufacturer with ongoing contracts with Israel. | The group was inspired by a Palestine Action protest against Leonardo's Edinburgh factory that same month, which resulted in the factory being shut down. | "That was the first movement, where, in Italy, we felt we needed to do something," said Luca, a representative from the group, simply named Palestine Action Italy. | It is one of several global offshoots of the proscribed UK group, Palestine Action.
(2026-11-03). Protest scares Northrop Grumman Away From Planetarium Halloween Event. popularresistance.org Salt Lake City, UT — On Friday, October 30, anti-war protesters gathered in front of the doors of the Clark Planetarium in downtown Salt Lake City. The protest targeted the planetarium's partnership with weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman, demanding that Northrop Grumman's naming rights over the planetarium's IMAX theater be ended. | Northrop Grumman makes aircraft used by the U.S. and Israeli militaries in many documented war crimes across Palestine, the Middle East and Latin America, including the F-35I jet and the Blackhawk Helicopter.
(2026-11-03). Fight Against Big Tech's AI Takeover Must Continue Past The Midterms. popularresistance.org Since taking front row seats at Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, Big Tech companies led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have accumulated more profits and political power than they have ever before enjoyed. However, as Big Tech has sought to impose AI technology onto U.S. communities, often without consent, masses of Americans have risen to challenge AI data centers, Flock cameras, and the narratives of inevitability that companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have been selling Wall Street and the public.
(2026-11-03). Bernie Sanders Is on the Ballot—Against Trump. portside.org Bernie Sanders Is on the Ballot—Against Trump |
(2026-11-03). Israel Has Voted, but What Comes Next? portside.org Israel Has Voted, but What Comes Next? |
(2026-11-03). Trumpism Is Running Out of Gas. portside.org Trumpism Is Running Out of Gas |
(2026-11-03). The Progressive Revolt Stops At Hakeem Jeffries. progressivehub.net KATYA SCHWENK, LUKE GOLDSTEIN, AND FREDDY BREWSTER | THE LEVER…
(2026-11-03). Live blog: Impacts of war anger, high prices on today's voting. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-03). Britain's elites are in hysterics over looming 'war' with Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org British defense chief Wes Streeting recently said the U.K. has
(2026-11-03). Bolsonaro becomes another exile who cannot depend on Trump's help. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-03). Capitalism Is Destroying The World. Can Socialism Save It?: A Conversation With Ben Burgis And Mike Beggs. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN With a global capitalist system that is wreaking havoc on the planet, pushing most of humanity into poverty, and enabling a small number of billionaire and trillionaire oligarchs to accumulate more money and power than nation-states, more people around the US and beyond are asking: "Could socialism be the solution?" But can …
(2026-11-03). Federal Government Is Targeting Officials Who Are Trying to Hold ICE Accountable. scheerpost.com Joshua Davis & Whitney K. Taylor Truthout/TheAppeal n the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, congressional Republicans and federal prosecutors have targeted dozens of local officials in cities and counties across the country that have adopted some sanctuary policies. The investigations have increasingly focused on prosecutors and law enforcement officers, many of whom …
(2026-11-03). House Democrats Want Stevens Out of Their Caucus After Her "Despicable Betrayal" scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout The Michigan Democratic Party's chair removed Haley Stevens from the party for endorsing Abdul El-Sayed's opponent. A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of …
(2026-11-03). The Pounding In My Head And The Forward March Of The Machine. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic It can be difficult to drag oneself away from the events of the day, step back, take stock and wonder: where is this all heading and what's going to be left? The regional government of the rural area where I live has just greenlit the construction of dozens of massive …
(2026-11-03). Reagan, Trump, and the Neoliberal Propaganda State. scheerpost.com Gerald Sussman Counterpunch Many observers have posed the question, "How did the US end up with a psychotic president who displays no regard for truth?" A critical and historical understanding of the political economy of politics helps to explain the self-aggrandizing transactional presidency and make sense of the seemingly nonsensical. In the late 1970s and …
(2026-11-03). Zelenskiy's office admits string of torture chambers, police attack anti-torture protesters. skwawkbox.org The head of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has admitted that his regime operates "many" torture chambers across Ukraine, after around 40 prisoners — including a 14yo boy (pictured and shown in the video below) — were freed from one such facility. Outraged protest vs police brutality The scenes of broken prisoners, tortured by Zelenskiy's …
(2026-11-03). Staff 'kept in dark' over £24m cuts at School of Tropical Medicine. skwawkbox.org 
Workers at Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) say they are being "kept in the dark" over the institution's planned cuts of around £24m. LSTM was the first medical school globally to be set up specifically for the study of tropical diseases and remains one of the city's most internationally respected institutions. As such, it …
(2026-11-03). CPSU members: reject the offer and prepare to fight. solidarity.net.au 
On 13 October, the federal Labor government handed down its three-year offer to Australian Public Service (APS) workers. As inflation rises to 4.3 per cent, it's a pay cut again—3.2 per cent, 3 per cent and 2.8 per cent. | The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has a modest APS-wide claim for a pay rise matching cost of living or 5 per cent per year (whichever is greater). We can't accept anything less. | There are reports of lower paid public servants (APS4) using food banks. | Ross Gittins wrote in the Nine newspapers, "By March 2023, the purchasing power of everyone's wage was cut by 5 per cent, an…
(2026-11-03). Trump Scrambles to Halt Military Aid to Israel to Deprive El-Sayed of a Talking Point. theintercept.com 
In a Fox News interview, Trump said the U.S. will stop giving Israel weapons for free because Abdul El-Sayed keeps talking about it.
(2026-11-03). Ashley Hinson's Digital Chief Oversees Firm Paid Millions to Push Israeli Propaganda. theintercept.com 
The person in charge of digital strategy for the Senate campaign of Iowa Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson helps run a company that received nearly $10 million to influence Americans with pro-Israel propaganda. | In September 2025, Hinson — who is battling Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek in a tight race that could decide control of the Senate — tapped Abe Adams to lead her campaign's digital efforts. | Adams is a co-founder and managing partner of Targeted Victory, a digital consulting firm that has been used by high-profile Republican candidates such as Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. Targeted Victory shar…
(2026-11-03). If Democrats Win, Thank the Left. theintercept.com 
Democrats are on the verge of reversing their political fortunes. The party is heading into the midterm elections Tuesday under the kind of conditions campaign consultants dream of, after two years wielding hardly more power than a strongly worded letter. | Donald Trump has spent the erratic waning years of his presidency leading his party into a political wilderness by waging a deeply unpopular war on Iran and driving the cost of living ever higher. Republicans who enjoy a governing trifecta have tried to distance themselves from the party's decision-making and its leader, a once-animating force who has turne…
(2026-11-03). In election day stunt, 'serial liar' Trump deceitfully says US to end Israel aid. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on President
(2026-11-03). Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth's New "Future of Warfare" Committee Led by Musk. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth broke the law in establishing an advisory committee, co-led by Elon Musk, to guide the "future of warfare," a new lawsuit says, citing "major conflict of interest concerns." The lawsuit, filed by watchdogs Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, and Project on Government Oversight (POGO), says that the Pentagon did not go… |
(2026-11-03). A Model For US-Mexico Cross-Border Solidarity. popularresistance.org Labor law reform in Mexico has opened up a major opportunity for workers fighting for genuine, independent unions. What can U.S. unions do to support our brothers and sisters there? And how can we build cross-border campaigns to confront our common employers? | Unions asking these questions will find valuable ideas in the e-book International Solidarity in Action: The Relationship Between the United Electrical Workers (UE) and Frente Auténtico del Trabajo (FAT), available for free download here. | Author Robin Alexander, retired director of international affairs for UE, led her union's partnership with the FAT, w…
(2026-11-03). Egypt's crackdown on independent media reaches Mada Masr as editor faces trial. globalvoices.org Egypt convicted Mada Masr's Lina Attalah in a hearing marred by violations, and ordered it closedOriginally published on A crackdown on independent media in Egypt is escalating. | The latest wave of suppression of the country's last remainin…
(2026-11-03). Unpacking Hong Kong's rule of law score according to the World Justice Project's ranking. globalvoices.org
(2026-11-03). Dr. Robin D. G. Kelley What is Racial Capitalism and Why Does It Matter? wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-03). Michael Parenti: "Activism without political education and ideological education is just good works" wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-11-03). Pa. midterms 2026: What to know as voters head to the polls this Election Day. whyy.org
(2026-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-11-03). Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A Pennsylvania college student must wait until they are 21 to place a wager at a state-licensed sports book. But prediction-market platform Kalshi allows people to open accounts at 18 years old, offering a way for young people banned from sports betting to put money on the outcome of a game. | For clinicians treating gambling problems, the difference in how those products are described can matter as much as the difference in age requirements. | Dr. Cynthia Grant, a licensed…
(2026-11-03). 2026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor's races. whyy.org Voters across the U.S. are heading to the polls Tuesday for the In the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans hold a 218-212 majority over Democrats. All 435 seats are up for election, and the magic number to win a majority is 218. With more highly competitive races than any other state, Pennsylvania is expected to play a significant role in One-third of U.S. Senate seats also are up for election. Republicans c…
(2026-11-03). New Jersey 2026 election results. whyy.org
(2026-11-03). Pennsylvania 2026 election results. whyy.org Pennsylvania voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the Statewide, voters will decide whether to reelect incumbent Democratic With more highly competitive races than any other state, Pennsylvania is expected to play a significant role in
(2026-11-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-11-03). EU Cost of Living Crisis: "The EU … don't have a magic wand to make the price increases go away" wattsupwiththat.com But abolishing 30% of household energy bills by cancelling the green energy transition might help.
(2026-11-03). Madame Otto and Her Computer Crystal Balls. wattsupwiththat.com Of course, the precise figures are not based on actual fatality data but are modelled estimates using population numbers and previous historical stats on temperature and summer mortality.
(2026-11-03). Leipzig Psychologists Measure How Jovial Climate Change Makes 1,313 German Workers, to Two Decimal Places. wattsupwiththat.com Leipzig psychologists asked 1,313 German workers, every three months for a year, how jovial climate change makes them feel, and ran the answers through mixed-effects models. A point more climate fear than usual came with 0.03 points more self-reported energy saving.
(2026-11-03). CPSU members: reject the offer and prepare to fight. solidarity.net.au On 13 October, the federal Labor government handed down its three-year offer to Australian Public Service (APS) workers. As inflation rises to 4.3 per cent, it's a pay cut again—3.2 per cent, 3 per cent and 2.8 per cent. | The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has a modest APS-wide claim for a pay rise matching cost of living or 5 per cent per year (whichever is greater). We can't accept anything less. | There are reports of lower paid public servants (APS4) using food banks. | Ross Gittins wrote in the Nine newspapers, "By March 2023, the purchasing power of everyone's wage was cut by 5 per cent, an…
(2026-11-03). Bolsonaro becomes another exile who cannot depend on Trump's help. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-11-03). Britain's elites are in hysterics over looming 'war' with Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting recently said the U.K. has
(2026-11-03). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-11-03). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-11-03). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-11-03). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-11-03). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-11-03). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2003-11-26). Brazil: Winning the 'third round'. links.org.au A "third round" has begun in Brazil, albeit with contours somewhat different than expected, writes Israel Dutra. Its outcome may consolidate a new phase in the global anti-fascist struggle, in which Brazil is already playing a central role.
(2026-11-03). CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2027 Release Drags On, Students Tense. ummid.com The release of the CBSE date sheet (time table) of the classes Xth and XIIth 2027 board exams has been delayed, leaving hundreds of thousands of students in India and abroad tense.
(2026-11-03). Tolstoy's Engagement with Islam and Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Leo Tolstoy's engagement with Islam was neither a concealed conversion nor a decorative flourish in his quarrel with the Russian Orthodox Church.
(2026-11-03). Dirty Secrets about the Indian Judiciary Revealed. ummid.com There are instances of talking points on the Indian judiciary related to corruption and judgments under pressure, but it is the first time dirty secrets about the judiciary related to sexual harassment has come to limelight, shocking the nation.
(2026-11-03). Europe's Youth Revolt is About Their Future. ummid.com From France and Germany to Serbia in Europe, younger demonstrators are joining forces with older allies around a shared fear that the promises of a decent future are receding.
(2026-11-03). Islamic Chamber Extends its B57+ Initiative to Europe. ummid.com The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) Sunday November 01, 2026 launched the European Chapter of its B57+ initiative, which will hold its first activities in Brussels in the coming weeks.
(2026-11-03). CLAT 2027 Registration Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has extended the ladt date of Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-11-03). 100 Days Until Ramadan 2027: Countdown Begins. ummid.com Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Monday, February 8, 2027 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-11-03). JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA allows fresh application, but with a rider. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates, who have submitted their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 forms and also paid the fees but faced errors, to submit a new and fresh application.
(2026-11-03). In Pictures: 'Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment' Motion Unanimously Passed. ummid.com The INDIA bloc MPs and civil society members Saturday October 31, 2026 unanimously passed the motion calling for the 'impeachment' of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar Gupta. Explore pictures here.
(2026-11-03). Bihar 10th, 12th Dummy Admit Cards 2027 Released – Steps to Download. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the dummy Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing in the Class 10 Matric and Class 12 Intermediate 2027 board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2027.
(2026-11-03). IIAD launches U-LEAD for girls, leadership training for women. ummid.com India Islamic Academy Deoband (IIAD), has announced a 7-day online leadership and capacity-building workshop for women scholars, educators, students and professionals, scheduled to commence on November 15th, 2026, under its newly launched initiative, U-LEAD FOR GIRLS, which stands for Ulama Leadership, Empowerment and Development.
(2026-11-03). Assam Eviction Drives: Bulldozers and Burden of Proof. ummid.com Between May 2021 and 2026, Assam carried out at least 33 documented eviction operations, according to a March 2026 investigation by The New Humanitarian, which counted more than 20,000 families (20,387) and over 100,000 people displaced, other tallies reportedly put the structures demolished above 22,000.
(2026-11-03). TN Govt to file review petition on reservation for converted Muslims. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, on October 29, 2026, has decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment concerning reservation for Muslims who converted from Hinduism to Islam.
(2026-11-03). Meet Bhagyashree Vispute who takes Addl Charge as Commissioner Malegaon. ummid.com Bhagyashree Dilip Vispute (IAS), currently serving as Dhule District Collector, has been given the Additional Charge as the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC).
(2026-11-03). The Deeper Crisis 2026 Israel National Election has Revealed. ummid.com The question is no longer simply whether Netanyahu can survive another political battle, it is whether Israel can emerge from this deadlock without reproducing the exclusions, inequalities and entrenched political assumptions that helped create it.
(2026-11-03). Gyanesh Kumar's Wand of Voter Disenfranchisement. ummid.com The Logical Discrepancy category is an algorithmic or 'rightist tool', a central and mischievous mechanism created by the ECI under its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) scheme to disenfranchise a huge population of voters who oppose the political hegemony of rightist forces, ensure their electoral victory, and push India along the trajectory of creating a Hindu Rashtra.
(2026-11-03). 50K Israelis join campaign calling for a government with Arab Parties. ummid.com Around 50,000 Israelis have joined a campaign calling for a new coalition government in Israel with the support from the Arab Parties.
(2026-11-03). 'Untrue, Fake': Sania Mirza's father on 'land donated for mosque' claims. ummid.com A day after ummid.com fact checked the social media posts claiming Sania Mirza donated a land to build a mosque, her father confirmed what our analysis had established.
(2026-11-03). Azam Khan, son Abdullah granted bail by High Court. ummid.com The Allahabad High Court Thursday October 29, 2026 granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Ex-Rampur MP, Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Khan in dual PAN card case.
(2026-11-03). Malegaon Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav arrested on corruption charges. ummid.com Ravindra Jadhav, the Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) since 2023, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of bribery and corruption Wednesday October 29, 2026.
(2026-11-03). UGC NET Dec 2026: Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-11-03). Fact Check: Posts claiming Sania Mirza donated land to build mosque are fake. ummid.com Viral posts on different social media platforms claiming that Indian Tennis Star Sania Mirza has donated a land to build a mosque near her shopping mall after fact check analysis have turned out to be fake and untrue.
(2026-11-03). Spain: 64 killed in High Speed Train accident near Madrid. ummid.com At least 64 people have been killed and several others left injured after a high speed trai collided with the rear of another train near Madrid, the officials said.
(2026-11-03). News X World: Russia Rejects Ukraine's Proposal To Extend Local Ceasefire. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 16.50…
(2026-11-03). BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins in Andhra Pradesh. infobrics.org Environmental protection is not merely the responsibility of governments, but requires every individual to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life…
(2026-11-03). The Architecture of the New Order: Dilma Rousseff Details How the NDB and BRICS Are Building Multipolarity in Practice. infobrics.org President of the New Development Bank explains the expansion to 20 countries, the strategic role of local currencies and the overcoming of the old constraints of financial unilateralism…
(2026-11-03). BRICS Clinical Research Framework Can Position Member Nations as Global Innovation Hubs. infobrics.org The New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS country heads had encouraged stronger collaboration among the national drug regulatory agencies of member nations…
(2026-11-03). US pushes to restore Russian gas via Ukraine as Europe enters winter with lowest storage in years. infobrics.org Nevertheless, European capitals reject US plan to route Russian gas.
(2026-11-03). A statement in response to Andreas Malm being denied entry into the United Kingdom. mronline.org Verso author Andreas Malm has been denied permission to enter the UK ahead of the Historical Materialism Conference. Tariq Ali issued this statement.
(2026-11-03). Colombia's De la Espriella Orders More Bombings Resumes Aerial Spraying. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the intensification of military and police operations, the continuation of the bombing of armed groups, and the resumption of aerial fumigation of illicit crops on Monday, November 2. His announcement followed attacks that killed at least five people and wounded several others in three departments. "We will …
(2026-11-03). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-11-03). What Trump's Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could Mean. twz.com
(2026-11-03). This Is Naval Group's Concept For A Stealthy, Drone-Armed Future Destroyer. twz.com France's Naval Group has unveiled the SCX26, a future warship concept exploring how large surface combatants could evolve to meet the demands of naval warfare in the coming decades. Heavily influenced by lessons from recent conflicts and emerging technologies, Naval Group describes it as a platform for testing ideas about future naval combat, rather than a design intended for immediate construction. However, it provides an interesting case study into what the next generation of destroyers could look like. | A digital rendering of the SCX26 future warship concept. Naval Group | In terms of the destroyer as a…
(2026-11-03). Prototype X-BAT VTOL 'Fighter' Drone Unveiled. twz.com
(2026-11-03). Airborne Laser Weapon For Tactical Aircraft Being Developed By Germany. twz.com
(2026-11-03). Paul Greengrass' The Uprising: Revolt against intolerable conditions in the past—and present. wsws.org Pandemic, war, economic crisis, the machinations of the ruling class, revolt—these are timely matters. To find a film echoing them is significant.
(2026-11-03). Reinstate victimised UNISON rep Tom Barker at Ash Field school: Defend the right to organise. wsws.org Tom Barker, a teaching assistant and UNISON representative, was dismissed by Ash Field Academy special school in Leicester on September 29 after an 11-month suspension. His colleagues in UNISON will walk out on November 4 in their 16th day of strike action to demand the end of his victimisation.
(2026-11-03). Capitalist Crisis, Imperialist War and the World Socialist Revolution. wsws.org Delivered the night before the midterm elections, this lecture explains why the war against Iran, the AI bubble and the eruption of mass struggle across Europe pose the necessity of socialist revolution.
(2026-11-03). Victorian election: One Nation exploits social anger to advance big business agenda. wsws.org Labor and the union bureaucracy have played the central role in creating the social crisis One Nation exploits and cultivating the reactionary political environment in which it has come to prominence.
(2026-11-03). California State University workers rally as 29,000 faculty vote on strike authorization. wsws.org Workers describe depressed wages, exhausting workloads and years of temporary employment as faculty vote on strike action across the CSU system.
(2026-11-03). Book presentation in Nuremberg: "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" wsws.org We are publishing here the speech delivered by Johannes Stern at the presentation of the book "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism?" at the Left Book Fair in Nuremberg.
(2026-11-03). New York's interns and residents face contract struggle amid social crisis. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents has dragged negotiations out for more than a year as workers grapple with the exorbitant cost of living.
(2026-11-03). New Zealand: Socialist Equality Group holds Lower Hutt election meeting. wsws.org The SEG's election meeting discussed the drive to world war, the assault on living standards and the necessity of building a revolutionary party of the working class in New Zealand.
(2026-11-03). Thousands of Sri Lankan university teachers strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org We call on academics to take up the struggle for independent action committees and attend the SEP's public meeting on November 10 at 4 p.m. at the Colombo Public Library Hall.
(2026-11-03). Australia: Oppose union sellout at University of Melbourne. wsws.org The proposed agreement will impose deeper cuts to wages compared to soaring inflation and intensify the partnership between the NTEU and the management in imposing further restructuring, including the use of AI.
(2026-11-03). Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump for "Terrorizing Our Communities" : Marisa Franco of Mijente. democracynow.org In 2024, Donald Trump won the presidency with the support of 44% of Hispanic voters, suggesting that a major realignment in party preferences might be underway. But just two years later, it appears much of that support has eroded. Sixty-one percent of Hispanic voters say they will now support Democrats in the midterms, including 11% who previously had voted for President Trump. | We get a bird's-eye view of what to expect from the Latino vote from Marisa Franco, the co-founder and director of the advocacy organization Mijente. While ICE brutality will be at the front of voters' minds, she says, Democr…
(2026-11-03). Democratic Socialists on the Rise: Darializa Avila Chevalier & Claire Valdez Set to Win House Seats. democracynow.org New York City is preparing to send two DSA members, presumptive election night winners Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, to Capitol Hill. DSA-backed candidates made historic gains in this year's Democratic primaries, with at least five expected to join current DSA members Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the House. But can socialism really make headway in the halls of Congress? Democracy Now! fellows Amba Guerguerian and Diego Ramos report. | "Our task is going to be winning our colleagues over to our position and finding common ground," Valdez tells Democracy Now! “…
(2026-11-03). Election Protection: NAACP on Voter Suppression & Deployment of Federal Poll Monitors. democracynow.org As President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections, signaling his intentions to challenge results unfavorable to Republicans, we go to Washington, D.C., where a federal judge ruled Monday night that the Department of Justice can deploy election monitors to polling sites across the country, as long as they are not law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests. "In some respects, this is a victory for voters. Every voter in our country deserves to be able to cast a ballot today, free from intimidation," says Kristen Clarke of the NAACP, which sued to challenge…
(2026-11-03). "Democracy Itself Is on the Ballot" : Voters Weigh 150+ Ballot Initiatives, from Wealth Tax to Abortion. democracynow.org As voters in the United States head to the polls, we take a look at what's on the ballot with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. "This is a consequential election, and voters are going to be able to vote on democracy itself, whether they can participate in elections, how congressional districts are drawn, whether they will have autonomy of their own bodies," says Fields Figueredo, who previews some of the over 145 ballot initiatives being considered across the country, including California's billionaire wealth tax and measures concerning reproductive, v…
(2026-11-03). South Africans head to polls to elect local government leaders. sanews.gov.za South Africans head to polls to elect local government leaders | Eligible South Africans will today head to voting stations across the country to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. | Local Government Elections place the future of municipal councils in the hands of voters, who will elect representatives tasked with addressing the needs and priorities of their communities. | From the delivery of basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation to maintaining municipal roads, managing waste and promoting local economic development, the decisions made by municipal councils have a direct…
(2026-11-03). 20-year-old Punjabi-origin Suhana Gill becomes youngest councillor in Surrey's history. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Suhana Gill, a 20-year-old woman of Punjabi origin, has become the youngest city councillor ever in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She took her oath of office on November 2 and joined the new Surrey City Council headed by Mayor Doug McCallum.Suhana Gill was born and raised in Surrey. She finished high school at 15 and then studied political science at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She earned her bachelor's degree at 19.Her interest in public life started well before the election. She had been active in youth advocacy and community projects, which made her a familiar young face in the city.She…
(2026-11-03). Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian man has died and several others were injured after two helicopters hit each other while landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, the police said.The accident happened | Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video…
(2026-11-03). The Midterms May Be An Anti-Trump Wave. They Could Become Far More. levernews.com
(2026-11-03). Michigan Democrats rally behind El-Sayed as Stevens goes Rogue. juancole.com By Ben Solis | — | ( Stevens, a sitting member of Congress, was all but formally exorcized by her party after she publicly endorsed Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whom she had previously endorsed and pledged to support through the general…
(2026-11-03). Britain's Suez Crisis Marked its Decline; Could Iran do the Same to U.S.? juancole.com
(2026-11-03). Nritya Ganapathy : The Divine Dancing Form of Lord Ganesha. indybay.org Discover Dancing Ganesha or Nritya Ganapati, representing divine joy and auspiciousness, in traditional brass and bronze Hindu sculptures.
(2026-11-03). Veerabathiran : The Powerful Warrior Manifestation of Lord Shiva. indybay.org Learn about Veerabathiran, the powerful Veerabhadra manifestation of Lord Shiva, and explore traditional Hindu devotional art at Idol Brass.
(2026-11-03). Chhinnamasta Devi : The Extraordinary Goddess of Divine Energy and Wisdom. indybay.org Explore Mahavidya Chinnamasta Devi, one of the ten Dasha Mahavidyas, and discover traditional Hindu goddess statues and devotional art at Idol Bronze.
(2026-11-03). Certification Of IBT 2026 Election? Corruption, Fascism & Workers Democracy. indybay.org
(2026-11-03). Capitalist Crisis, Imperialist War and the World Socialist Revolution. wsws.org Delivered the night before the midterm elections, this lecture explains why the war against Iran, the AI bubble and the eruption of mass struggle across Europe pose the necessity of socialist revolution.
(2026-11-03). Victorian election: One Nation exploits social anger to advance big business agenda. wsws.org Labor and the union bureaucracy have played the central role in creating the social crisis One Nation exploits and cultivating the reactionary political environment in which it has come to prominence.
(2026-11-03). California State University workers rally as 29,000 faculty vote on strike authorization. wsws.org Workers describe depressed wages, exhausting workloads and years of temporary employment as faculty vote on strike action across the CSU system.
(2026-11-03). Book presentation in Nuremberg: "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" wsws.org We are publishing here the speech delivered by Johannes Stern at the presentation of the book "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism?" at the Left Book Fair in Nuremberg.
(2026-11-03). New York's interns and residents face contract struggle amid social crisis. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents has dragged negotiations out for more than a year as workers grapple with the exorbitant cost of living.
(2026-11-03). New Zealand: Socialist Equality Group holds Lower Hutt election meeting. wsws.org The SEG's election meeting discussed the drive to world war, the assault on living standards and the necessity of building a revolutionary party of the working class in New Zealand.
(2026-11-03). Thousands of Sri Lankan university teachers strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org We call on academics to take up the struggle for independent action committees and attend the SEP's public meeting on November 10 at 4 p.m. at the Colombo Public Library Hall.
(2026-11-03). Australia: Oppose union sellout at University of Melbourne. wsws.org The proposed agreement will impose deeper cuts to wages compared to soaring inflation and intensify the partnership between the NTEU and the management in imposing further restructuring, including the use of AI.
(2026-11-03). From youth protests to international class struggle: What perspective is necessary? wsws.org These statements were delivered by representatives of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) in various cities during the Gen Z protests last Saturday.
(2026-11-03). IYSSE speeches at the GenZ protests: "Socialism or Barbarism" wsws.org This speech was delivered by IYSSE representatives Florian Hasek in Stuttgart and Clemens Huber in Erfurt at protests organized by Gen Z against the madness of war and social misery.
(2026-11-03). Samsic's global operations: A lucrative business based on government deregulation and risking workers' lives. wsws.org Less than two months before Samsic ramp agent Oscar Robayo was crushed to death at Montreal Airport, another employee of the multinational subcontractor died after being hit by a bus at Paris CDG Airport. Both fatalities underscore the responsibility of government deregulation and corporate profiteering for worker deaths.
(2026-11-03). Billionaires pour record sums into US midterm elections. wsws.org The 2026 midterm elections, which conclude Tuesday, are the most expensive midterms on record, and they are being paid for to an unprecedented degree by a handful of the richest people in the country.
(2026-11-03). After union imposes sellout in Puebla, Mexico, VW cuts shift and government grants tax incentives to automakers. wsws.org Two days after the third contract vote at Volkswagen's Puebla plant, the company and union cut the Taos line to one shift, while the Morena governments in Puebla and Mexico City handed new tax breaks to the automakers.
(2026-11-03). The Rabat scandal, the crisis of the Kast government and the Chilean "left" wsws.org The Rabat affair has exposed the rottenness of the entire political establishment and, above all, the Chilean "left's" role as an indispensable prop of bourgeois rule.
(2026-11-03). 11/5/26 – U.S. Court Hearing in San Jose about Chip Fab at Santa Clara Square. indybay.org Press release: attend a federal court hearing in San Jose on Nov. 5 2026 for the environmental citizen suit & public nuisance lawsuit: Gjà∏vik v. Apple Inc., et al. (5: 25-cv-07360-PCP) & support the community around Santa Clara Square.
(2026-11-03). Thursday 11/5: LAGAI – Queer Insurrection: SF Bay Area History of Queer Rebellion & Activism. indybay.org UC Berkeley | Lecture Rm 20 at Social Science Building | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-11-03). Big Developers Choose Ryan Coonerty for Mayor, According to Final Pre-Election Finance Reports. indybay.org
(2026-11-03). Wednesday 11/11: Greatest Enemy: A Conversation with Director Abby Martin. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/Abby-Martin…
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/7: Fight the Lies! Protest Election Interference. indybay.org Marchers start at Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center (enter mall through Plum Lane you will see it next to Sephora) at NOON. | Non marchers meet up at 12: 30pm at | Town and Country Village shopping district…
(2026-11-03). Trump Regime Takedown at SF Tesla. indybay.org Special Halloween Edition…
(2026-11-03). Saturday 11/21: Book Launch & Talk: Jed Perl & Marius Sosnowski on 'We Never Called it Frisco'. indybay.org 215 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-11-03). Saturday 10/31: No Sleep for ICE Tonight in Pleasanton. indybay.org üìç Marriott Residence Inn, 11920 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-11-03). 2027 CA Black Veterans Summit features the 160th Year Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org California Black Veterans Summit features the "Summer of 1903" Buffalo Soldiers leaving the Presidio of San Francisco toward the Sierra Nevada, at Yosemite, Grants Pass and Sequioa National Parks serving as Park Rangers remains foundational to California's identity and its enduring commitment to equality and public service, our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.
(2026-11-03). Sunday 11/15: Public Meeting: The Uprising in France. indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2026-11-03). A multi-state garage door rally against Trump. indybay.org Another no-to-Trump Utah garage door demonstration with input from participants in Florida and Colorado speaks "lound and clear."
(2026-11-03). Saturday 10/31: Virtual screening of the documentary "Samia Halaby Draws the Kafr Qasim Masscre of 1956" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHas……
(2026-11-03). Brutal ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales indicted for running over a Houston immigrant. indybay.org ICE agents in Minnesota around the time that Renee Good and Alex Pretti were murdered by ICE agents!
(2026-11-03). Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in District 3. indybay.org Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in Concord's District 3 electoral contest. Residents of the Third District should not vote for Lezameta.
(2026-11-03). November 2026 Farm to Fork Friday, Pre-Kwanzaa Celebrations. indybay.org Lagos State and the State of California are officially Sister States, our ongoing journey reflects our early California Pan African Heritage along the American River Parkway. Nearly a quarter of century of legacy honors Chief Priest Sola Atanda, President of the Healing and Teaching Temple of African Faith (HATTAF International)…
(2026-11-03). The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, January-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). More than 160 states developed practical steps to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Afghanistan: Supporting women and girls to thrive despite challenges. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). ICRC at SOFEX 2026: Promoting Respect for IHL and the Protection of Civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Benin: Supporting market gardening cooperatives to cope with climate hazards and insecurity. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). COP31: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance to reach people in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). UN Security Council: ICRC statement in the open debate on women, peace and security. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-11-03). The Algae Is Brutal, The Choice Is Clear. commondreams.org Hoo boy. We made it, barely. Not stressed at all, really. Though pretty well wrung dry by the relentless lies, slurs, sludge, fearmongering in "the most nakedly bigoted American political campaign" by bottom-feeding crooks, hacks and pedophile-adjacent rapists scurrying to escape their well-deserved debacle (please). On the last day, they just disgorged more foul crap: "plunging" oil prices, millions of "illegals," transgender three-year-olds, "tremendous" algae problems, ubiquitous "jihadist leprechauns." Jesus. VOTE.Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero (106—43 BCE) borrowed from Platonic skepticism to vo…
(2026-11-03). How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty, as inequality deepens. aljazeera.com India's extreme poverty has declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.
(2026-11-03). Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026. aljazeera.com Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress that could change the trajectory of the country.
(2026-11-03). Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). Who decides the US midterms? aljazeera.com About half of all eligible voters in the US skip the midterms. AJLabs looks at who votes and who stays home.
(2026-11-03). Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia. aljazeera.com Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.
(2026-11-03). Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections. aljazeera.com Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.
(2026-11-03). Lebanon cuts power to public bodies as electricity crisis deepens. aljazeera.com Political disputes and war worsen Lebanon's electricity crisis, as experts say deeper reforms are necessary.
(2026-11-03). US midterm elections live: Polls open in test for Trump. aljazeera.com First results are expected on Tuesday after polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT, but final results might take days.
(2026-11-03). 'It gets better': Olympic president's advice for bullying victims. aljazeera.com Tell bullies to 'sod off'. That's the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying.
(2026-11-03). Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast. aljazeera.com Severe cyclonic storm uproots trees and downs power lines, days after another cyclone battered the same region.
(2026-11-03). Sudan's displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum. aljazeera.com The capital was one of the first areas to be affected, and one of the worst hit, by the war between the SAF and the RSF.
(2026-11-03). Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race. aljazeera.com Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.
(2026-11-03). Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan gets more ticket requests than final. aljazeera.com ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.
(2026-11-03). Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms. aljazeera.com Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.
(2026-11-03). FIFA to share documents related to World Cup sell-off plan. aljazeera.com FIFA Council members may view documents related to Gianni Infantino's doomed plan, but only in person in Zurich…
(2026-11-03). The US midterms will test the limits of Trump's power. aljazeera.com Control of Congress is at stake, but so is the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure.
(2026-11-03). Two helicopters crash near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist. aljazeera.com Two helicopters have collided while preparing to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist.
(2026-11-03). When will we know the US midterm election results? aljazeera.com The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT. But final results might take days.
(2026-11-03). A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations. aljazeera.com It is good news the British PM is open to calls for an apology. But debt restructuring instead of reparations won't do.
(2026-11-03). One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal. aljazeera.com Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.
(2026-11-03). Why every vote matters in local government elections. sanews.gov.za Why every vote matters in local government elections | By Neo Semono | With South Africans set to head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the choice facing registered voters is more than merely putting a mark on the ballot paper. It is an opportunity to influence decisions that affect the everyday lives of communities — from water and electricity to sanitation and local development. ⚪ "Every vote does count, as cliché as that sounds, particularly in this era of coalition politics. You do not need to agree with everything that a party stands for to vote for it. This is in fact rarely the case," sen…
(2026-11-03). Johannesburg water supply improving, says Morero. sanews.gov.za Johannesburg water supply improving, says Morero | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city's water supply is improving, following water outages and low pressure since 19 October 2026. | The Mayor briefed media on the situation on Monday afternoon. | "Overall storage across Johannesburg's water supply system has improved to 41%, up from 37% yesterday. Our teams are adjusting water flows, bulk meters and network pressures to manage available storage and direct supply to struggling parts of the network. | "Residents may experience reduced pressure or temporary interruptions while this work is underway. Restorat…
(2026-11-03). Employers urged to release employees to participate in elections. sanews.gov.za Employers urged to release employees to participate in elections | Department of Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has called on employers to release workers to exercise their democratic and constitutional right to vote in the Local Government Elections on 4 November. | Eligible South Africans from all walks of life will cast their votes on Wednesday at polling stations. | President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Wednesday a public holiday to enable voters to exercise their civic duty by voting in the elections. | "The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy and one of the most significant…
(2026-11-03). N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season. sanews.gov.za N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season | The North West Provincial Initiation Coordination Committee (PICC) has strengthened preparations and enforcement measures to ensure a safe, lawful and incident-free 2026 Summer Initiation Season, with the protection of initiates' lives, dignity and wellbeing remaining its highest priority. | The preparations form part of the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' (CoGTA) commitment to ensuring that customary initiation practices are conducted in accordance with the law, while preserving the cultural significance of the im…
(2026-11-03). From service delivery to the ballot box. sanews.gov.za From service delivery to the ballot box | By Neo Semono | Local government is not an abstract concept discussed in council chambers. Its impact is felt in whether refuse is collected each week or whether a burst pipe reported a few days ago has received the attention it needed. ⚪ As the country gets closer to the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) – set for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, SAnews.gov.za spoke to Thembelani Mazibuko, a researcher in the coalitions programme at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), a civil society organisation. ⚪ ACCORD works to promote the const…
(2026-11-03). Day 2 of special votes in Local Government Elections gets underway. sanews.gov.za Day 2 of special votes in Local Government Elections gets underway | Tuesday, 3 November 2026, marks the second and final day for those approved to cast their special votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Special Voting is an inclusivity mechanism in the country's electoral scheme, catering for registered voters who may not be able to reach voting stations due to physical infirmity or disability, and for those who may for various reasons not be in a position to present themselves on Election Day at voting stations within the wards where they are registered. ⚪ Special voting commenced at 8am and is e…
(2026-11-03). SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal | Government says it has acknowledged the announcement by the United States government regarding its intention to withdraw South Africa's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective from 1 January 2027, with a 60-day advance notice period. | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau addressed the implications of the recent trade decision involving South Africa and the United States, affirming the country's commitment to a constructive and balanced partnership. | "This decision does not define the broader relationship betwe…
(2026-11-03). Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission. sanews.gov.za Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission | The Electoral Commission (IEC) expressed satisfaction with Monday's first day of Special Voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). ⚪ The Commission thanked voters, candidates, and political parties for their cooperation throughout the day and acknowledged the dedicated work of the thousands of election officials stationed at voting stations and those conducting home visits. ⚪ "The Commission is satisfied that the day's proceedings create a solid basis for improved performance on day two of special votes and on election day," the Commiss…
(2026-11-03). Top Arab-Israeli leader tells AFP opposition must join to oust Netanyahu. al-monitor.com The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli parliament told AFP on Monday that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept "political reality" and join forces to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, pointed to the inconclusive results of last week's election, in which the pro-Netanyahu bloc won 53 seats and the opposition camp won 48 ⚪ both well short of a 61-seat majority.
(2026-11-03). Turkey moves PKK leader Ocalan to prison villa as peace process faces new test. al-monitor.com The move is expected to give the PKK leader a more direct role in negotiations, but deep divisions over disarmament and Kurdish rights continue to threaten the process.
(2026-11-03). UAE taps French firm for first-ever natural hydrogen exploration: What to know. al-monitor.com Under the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, the Gulf country aims to establish itself as a global producer and supplier of low-emission hydrogen by 2031 while supporting its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
(2026-11-03). Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star. al-monitor.com All eyes are on Israel's president as he is expected this week to name the person tasked with forming the next government. But first, on Monday, he had another important guest ⚪ Boy George. | The British singer, a rare Western pop celebrity who not only defies pro-Palestinian calls to boycott Israel but is an outspoken supporter of the country, is visiting for two concerts in Tel Aviv.
(2026-11-03). Australia's High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban. aljazeera.com Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
(2026-11-03). How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family. aljazeera.com
(2026-11-03). 'Going hungry': Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.
(2026-11-03). California's Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections. aljazeera.com At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.
(2026-11-03). Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals. aljazeera.com Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) made their last appearances before Tuesday's election.
(2026-11-03). What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026? aljazeera.com The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10: 00 GMT).
(2026-11-03). UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers. aljazeera.com Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
(2026-11-03). US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond. aljazeera.com Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.
(2026-11-03). Israeli forces release Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar released hours after being arrested at his home in Dura, near Hebron.
(2026-11-03). El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close. aljazeera.com The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.
(2026-11-03). Israeli soldiers arrest Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers blindfolded, handcuffed and arrested Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar during a raid on his home…
(2026-11-03). Thousands displaced as homes are bulldozed in India's Assam state. aljazeera.com Hundreds of homes have been bulldozed in the Dhubri district of Assam state in northeastern India.
(2026-11-03). US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans. aljazeera.com At least 150 Afghans are facing deportation to Pakistan and on to Afghanistan.
(2026-11-03). Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day…
(2026-11-03). US Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to set aside California ballots. geo.tv The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2026. — ReutersAdministration went to Supreme Court on the eve of election.Trump administration sued California, a Democratic bastion.State says suit could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
(2026-11-03). US to host renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11, says Witkoff. geo.tv US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks at the White House in Washington, US, on February 3, 2025. — ReutersThe United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 for fresh talks aimed at ending Moscow's war against…
(2026-11-03). Trump's record low approval rating puts Republicans on defensive ahead of midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileTrump job approval stands at 32%, near record low.Half of independents see Tuesday's vote as opposition to Trump.Voters favour Democrats by 46% to 38% on generic congressional ballot.
(2026-11-03). 27th Annual, 2027 Folsom Juneteenth Celebration – Dia de Los Negro. indybay.org Together, the 1850 Negro Bar Hotel and General Store, largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco with a couple thousand Chinese immigrants and Negro Bar Cemetery, a part of Rancho Rio de Los Americanos will uniquely distinguish the authentic townsite from the modern recreation area established in 2022 across Lake Natoma after the construction of Folsom Dam, over half century ago.
(2026-11-03). 27th Anniversary of Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Our 27th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Celebration continues an ongoing challenge to tell our authentic "California Journey, From Slavery to Freedom Story." 2027 Folsom Juneteenth, the path towards alignment with our Title 5 U.S Federal Holiday, marks an amazing journey, Dia de Los Negros continues to honor the legacy of the 1848 townsite of Negro Bar, Rancho Rio de Los Americanos, and the path towards our US Civil War.
(2026-11-03). Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision with goalkeeper. aljazeera.com Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after a keeper's challenge in Spanish second division match.
(2026-11-03). The devastating reality of having loved ones in prison. therealnews.com 
In this episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with independent journalist Victoria Valenzuela, who reports for a wide range of news outlets on incarceration in California and Louisiana. Victoria's recent articles shed light on the inhumane conditions at California City Detention Center—specifically its no-contact visitation policy, making it the only detention center in California to enact such a rule. CCDC is operated by the for-profit corporation CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America), an organization with a history marred by systemic violence that is currently capitalizin… California,ICE,Prison Industrial Complex,prison reform,video,CoreCivic
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). UK police arrest 325 people at pro-Palestine rally in London
Many of the arrested people at the pro-Palestinian rallies are elderly people who are strongly opposed to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has continued since October 2023, leaving more than 74,000 people, mostly women and children, killed.
english.almayadeen.net (2026-11-02). Trump blame game begins as Iran war fallout mounts before midterm voteUS President Donald Trump is looking to shift responsibility for the political fallout of the war on Iran onto senior advisors while considering renewed attacks, The Atlantic reported, exposing growing tensions within Washington over a campaign that was expected to deliver a swift victory.
consortiumnews.com (2026-11-02). UN Body: Consider Genocide Charges Against Israeli Leaders
Former ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan did not seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for genocide. A U.N. Commission is seeking to rectify that, writes Marjorie Cohn.
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 Palestinian students in al-Khalil
The restrictions affected 220 public, private and UN-operated schools in the central al-Khalil education district, the union said in a Sunday statement reported by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). UK police arrest 325 people at pro-Palestine rally in LondonMany of the arrested people at the pro-Palestinian rallies are elderly people who are strongly opposed to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has continued since October 2023, leaving more than 74,000 people, mostly women and children, killed.
english.almayadeen.net (2026-11-02). Carlson warns of US nuclear strike on Iran pressed by NetanyahuTucker Carlson warns that such an attack could trigger a wider global conflict, declaring, "After the first nuclear strike, World War Three is inevitable."
presstv.co.uk (2026-11-02). Iran's security chief, Russian president underscore need to continue strategic cooperation
Iran's top security official and the Russian president have underscored the need to continue strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in line with the roadmap established by the two countries.