(2025-11-21). Tidbits-Nov.20 -Reader Comments: Trump Meets Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salam; Not Just About the Hostages, Gazans Continue To Be Killed; Forums—Policing and Public Safety-A Socialist Mayor; Fighting MAGA & Fighting Racism — Looking Towards 2026. portside.org Tidbits-Nov.20 -Reader Comments: Trump Meets Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salam; Not Just About the Hostages, Gazans Continue To Be Killed; Forums—Policing and Public Safety-A Socialist Mayor; Fighting MAGA & Fighting Racism — Looking Towards 2026 |
counterpunch.org (2025-11-21). Israel's Slaughter of Journalists Can't Go Unpunished
Israel's killing of at least 225 Palestinian journalists since 7 October 2023 briefly attracted international attention after it was calculated that more journalists have died in Gaza than in the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the wars in Yugoslavia in the 1990s and 2000s, and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan combined.
(2025-11-21). How U.S. Universities Used Counterterror Fusion Centers to Surveil Student Protests for Palestine. theintercept.com 
From a statewide counterterrorism surveillance and intelligence-sharing hub in Ohio, a warning went out to administrators at the Ohio State University: "Currently, we are aware of a demonstration that is planned to take place at Ohio State University this evening (4/25/2024) at 1700 hours. Please see the attached flyers. It is possible that similar events will occur on campuses across Ohio in the coming days." | Founded in the wake of 9/11 to facilitate information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, fusion centers like Ohio's Statewide Terrorism Analysis and Crime Center, or ST…
counterpunch.org (2025-11-21). Who Is Ready to Die for Trump's Gaza Plan? So Far, Nobody
The ISF will be tasked with securing the borders in a way that confines Palestinians, stabilizing Gaza's security environment by suppressing resistance, demilitarizing Gaza while leaving the Israeli regime untouched, and training the Palestinian police to control the population.
(2025-11-21). Israel launches deadly strikes on Gaza as Qatar fears for truce. newarab.com 
Gaza health authorities said The new strikes came the morning after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the truce began on 10 October, and after Israel launched a series of
(2025-11-21). Israel expands yellow zone in Gaza, traps dozens of families. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — The Israeli army expanded the so-called "yellow zone" in eastern Gaza City, trapping dozens of Palestinian families, in violation of a ceasefire agreement in place since last month, local officials said on Thursday.
(2025-11-21). Israel Receives 1,000th Aircraft Carrying US Military Supplies Since October 7, 2023. news.antiwar.com The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announced on Wednesday that it has received the 1,000th aircraft as part of an airlift operation delivering US military equipment to Israel that began following the October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel and the start of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. "To date, over 120,000 tons of military …
(2025-11-21). Israeli strikes target south Gaza, two killed in West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed after being shot by Israeli forces during a
(2025-11-21). Commentary: Similarities between Bosnia and Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In a commentary published on November 18 on Middle East Eye (MEE), a senior journalist draws comparison between the genocide in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Gaza Strip.
(2025-11-21). Spread of neurological diseases and malnutrition among children in Gaza. thecanary.co Health officials in Gaza warned today of an unprecedented spread of neurological and infectious diseases — as well as malnutrition — among children. This comes as a result of the ongoing aggression and siege and the lack of medical resources. This threatens the lives of thousands of children, while exposing them to permanent disabilities. This […] | By
(2025-11-21). "Historic Betrayal" : UNSC Approves US Plan to Control Gaza as Russia, China Abstain. dissidentvoice.org The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2803 this week, after permanent members Russia and China chose to abstain instead of using their veto power. In addition to giving a framework for Gaza that would put Israel and the U.S. in control, the language of the motion is extremely vague, and it gives no guarantee …
(2025-11-21). Amid the loss of war, this media center stands by Gaza's free press. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Staff 
(2025-11-21). Despite Gaza ceasefire, 'we haven't seen the worst': B'Tselem chief. aljazeera.com Conditions that led to genocide in Gaza remain precarious given lack of accountability, says rights advocate Yuli Novak.
(2025-11-21). Chris Hedges Report: The Palestine Laboratory. popularresistance.org Filmmaker, author and journalist Antony Loewenstein documents how Israel has used Gaza as a weapons showcase. Spyware, killer drones, robot dogs and other weapons are debuted in Gaza and field-tested on the civilian population, demonstrating their effectiveness to regimes around the world that await their chance to purchase them. | Loewenstein joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to chronicle what he has learned from writing The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World and producing The Palestine Laboratory, a documentary based on the boo…
(2025-11-21). US-Backed 'Gaza Peace Plan' Shuts Out Palestinians and Repackages Israeli Occupation. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Nov 19, 2025 | United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 on US President Donald Trump's so-called "Gaza peace plan" was adopted on Monday with 13 votes in favour, while only Russia and China abstained. | Although Washington has repeatedly used its veto power over the past two years to block efforts aimed at ending the genocide in Gaza, this time it leveraged the fragile "ceasefire" agreement to push through a resolution that effectively rewards Israel for its genocidal assault on the besieged Palestinian territory. | Since October 7, 2023, the US has vetoed six separate UNSC…
(2025-11-21). Gaza patients: 900 people died waiting for treatment. thecanary.co The health crisis in Gaza is no longer a crisis that can be dealt with by first aid or crisis management. What is happening today exceeds the human body's capacity to endure and challenges the most basic remnants of human dignity. Here, in this besieged strip of land, Gaza patients have all received a death […] | By
(2025-11-21). Israeli raid near Ramallah kills two Palestinian teenagers. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers during an overnight raid on a town near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, residents said, as violence surges in the territory with a growing number of dead. | Forces shot Sami Ibrahim Mashaikha, 16, and Amr Khaled Al-Marboua, 18, in Kfar Aqab and both later died of their wounds, according to the health ministry in the Palestinian Authority that exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank. | The Palestinian WAFA news agency reported that Israeli forces had raided Kfar Aqab overnight, deploying forces to the streets and on top of the town's buildings bef…
(2025-11-21). Ramzy Baroud: Pathetic attempt to achieve by Gaza decree what US-Israel failed to gain through brute force. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Ramzy Baroud UNSC Resolution 2803 is unequivocally rejected. It is a direct contravention of international law itself, imposed by the United States with the full knowledge and collaboration of Arab and Muslim states. These regimes brutally turned their backs on the Palestinians throughout the genocide, with some actively helping Israel cope with the…
(2025-11-21). Nobody's Coming To Humanity's Rescue; We've Got To Save Ourselves. caitlinjohnstone.com.au AI isn't going to save us. Tech innovation isn't going to save us. Your favorite politician isn't going to save us. The Epstein files aren't going to save us. China isn't going to save us. The aliens aren't going to save us. | No one is coming to save us. There is no deus ex machina resolution to the plotline of the human story. | We're going to have to save ourselves. | In ancient Greek theater they used to resolve plays by having gods come in at the end to puni…
thecanary.co (2025-11-21). Gaza archaeology: Israel destroys an 800-year-old Palace, steals over 20,000 artefactsIsrael wasn't satisfied with destroying homes and killing civilians — it launched a systematic campaign against Palestinian heritage. The Pasha Palace, one of Gaza's most prominent historical landmarks, was looted at first by Israel, with around 20,000 rare artefacts stolen, before most of it was then destroyed. Gaza archaeology is another victim of the genocide.
(2025-11-21). 'Jeffrey Epstein is not unique': What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking. |
(2025-11-21). Corporate Media Parrot Dubious Claims Used To Justify War On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Since August, the US has been amassing military assets in the Caribbean. Warships, bombers and thousands of troops have been joined by the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, in the largest regional deployment in decades. Extrajudicial strikes against small vessels, which UN experts have decried as violations of international law, have killed at least 80 civilians (CNN, 11/14/25). | Many foreign policy analysts believe that regime change in Venezuela is the ultimate goal (Al Jazeera, 10/24/25; Left Chapter, 10/21/25), but the Trump administration instead claims it is fighting "narcoterrorism…
(2025-11-21). Elliott Abrams returns, promoting a Caracas cakewalk. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-11-21). Maduro acusa a la CIA de planear ataques contra instalaciones estratégicas en Venezuela (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, acusó este jueves a la Agencia Central de Inteligencia de EE.UU. (CIA) de estar planeando atentados contra instalaciones estratégicas en territorio venezolano, por lo que instó a los trabajadores organizados a mantenerse alerta. A ese respecto, sostuvo que es necesario "defender las instalaciones petroleras y gasíferas".
(2025-11-21). Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right. popularresistance.org In 2025, over a thousand anti-transgender bills were introduced in 49 states across the country. Of those, over 100 have passed so far this year, continuing the trend of five consecutive record-breaking years of anti-trans legislation from 2020 to 2024. | In recent years, I have watched these state-level attacks on transgender people spread across more than half the country, with many of these policies now being embraced at the federal level. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care was constitutional, effectively opening the door for similar bans in 26 states.
(2025-11-21). Who Gets Away With Crimes Against Humanity? portside.org Who Gets Away With Crimes Against Humanity? |
(2025-11-21). Outrage After Trump Accuses Democrats of 'Seditious Behavior, Punishable by Death'. portside.org Outrage After Trump Accuses Democrats of 'Seditious Behavior, Punishable by Death' |
(2025-11-21). Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced death penalty. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Wazed, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled the country last August, was Monday November 17, 2025 sentenced death penalty.
(2025-11-21). CJ Aminuddin hopes FCC will act as custodian of constitutional supremacy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan pledged Friday to uphold the Constitution with "transparency, independence, and integrity," declaring the protection of fundamental rights the court's top priority. | In his first public message since assuming office, Justice Aminuddin Khan described the FCC's creation as "a significant milestone in our national constitutional journey" that renews Pakistan's commitment to the rule of law. | The Federal Constitutional Court was established as part of the 27th Constitutional Amendment enacted on November 13 amid much resistance from opposition groups. | A…
(2025-11-21). Myanmar Junta Bends to Global Pressure, Cracks Down on Border Scam Centres. moderndiplomacy.eu After years of letting online scam operations flourish along the Thai-Myanmar border, Myanmar's junta is now taking action under international scrutiny. Scam centres, often linked to human trafficking, generate billions annually and involve ethnic militias like the Karen National Army (KNA), which was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for cybercrime and trafficking activities. The crackdown …
(2025-11-21). Don't wish to come across as greedy by demanding Bihar deputy CM's post: Chirag Paswan. devdiscourse.com Union minister Chirag Paswan on Friday asserted that he did not wish to come across as "greedy" by demanding the deputy chief minister's post, as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allocating two berths to his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in the new Bihar cabinet.
(2025-11-21). KZN reaffirms accountability as NCOP brings "Parliament to the People" sanews.gov.za KZN reaffirms accountability as NCOP brings "Parliament to the People" | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province's commitment to accountability, cooperative governance, and community-centred service delivery. | This comes as the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) convened its "Taking Parliament to the People" programme at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature in Pietermaritzburg. | The programme, one of South Africa's most significant participatory democracy platforms, brings national lawmakers into direct engagement with communities to listen, observe, and respond to service-delivery challeng…
(2025-11-21). Farabi: Second Teacher whose books shaped Islamic philosophy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) — Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, known as "The Second Teacher," was a foundational philosopher. His work in logic, science, and political thought profoundly shaped the intellectual landscape of the Islamic world.
(2025-11-21). Starbucks Workers Strikes Spread Nationwide! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-11-21). Insights | Australian experts laud China's contribution in global decarbonisation, expect future climate cooperation. ecns.cn The 30th United Nations climate change conference, or COP30, is ongoing in Belem, Brazil. In an exclusive interview with China News Network, Dr. Igor Skryabin, honorary associate professor from Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions at Australian National University, and Dr. Kaveh Khalilpour, associate professor from Faculty of Engineering and IT at University of Technology Sydney, provided an in-depth analysis of China's contributions to global decarbonization and the prospects for Australia-China cooperation against the backdrop of global climate change.
(2025-11-21). Comicomment: Erroneous remarks open Pandora's box. ecns.cn The international community will not allow Japan to deny history or repeat past mistakes. Any attempt by Japan to meddle in the cross-Strait situation is a challenge to…
(2025-11-21). Applying for UK fast-track residency: a step by step guide for high-earners and innovators. tribune.com.pk 
The UK government has recently unveiled a new fast-track pathway to residency, specifically designed for high earners, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to retain skilled workers within the City of London and other key sectors amid a broader clampdown on migration. This move enables certain highly paid professionals and entrepreneurs to significantly reduce the time required to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), the primary step toward British citizenship. | The announcement by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined that settling in the UK is a privilege, not a right, and must be earned. The propo…
(2025-11-21). Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit | With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders' Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority (BMA). ⚪ This is as various Heads of State and Government as well as high-level delegations continue to arrive for the G20 Leaders' Summit at the weekend. ⚪ The BMA has so far facilitated the arrivals of Her Excellency, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Union, His Excellency Antony Albanese, the Prime Minister of the Common…
(2025-11-21). Iran stepping up harassment of nationals in Germany: authorities. newarab.com 
German intelligence services have regularly reported Iranian pressure and spying conducted against exiled groups in Germany and the main domestic intelligence agency, BfV, said in its annual report last year that the d…
(2025-11-21). Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks, UN chief urges deal. tribune.com.pk 
Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts. | United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had appealed earlier in the day for a deal from the summit in the Amazon city of Belem, welcoming calls from some for clarity on the hotly disputed subject of weaning the world off fossil fuels. | There are fewer than 24 hours until the scheduled end of the summit to find a consensus among nearly 200 participating countries…
(2025-11-21). VIDEO: Ilyushin firefighting aircraft over Chalus forests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Forests in the Chalus area in northern Iran have witnessed wildfires over the past few days, while the authorities and people are trying to put out the fire using different methods, including Ilyushin firefighting aircraft.
(2025-11-21). Trump's No-Show Gift to Xi: How China Hijacked the G20 Summit. thinktank.pk In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, moments of absence often echo louder than presence. The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, became a vivid illustration when US President Donald Trump opted out, citing concerns over local policies. This void handed China a golden window to step forward, not with fanfare, but with the …
(2025-11-21). Russia stresses political solution for Iran nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has once again condemned the June aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran's nuclear sites, stressing the pursuit of a political solution.
(2025-11-21). The self-defeating tariffs killing Trump's presidency. asiatimes.com 
Americans are not very happy with Donald Trump's second term in office. Trump's approval has trended downward since he returned to power and has recently fallen again. Here are some numbers from Nate Silver: Even Fox News admits how bad it's getting: Unhappy with the economy. Pain with prices. Unsure about Trump administration policies. It adds up to …
(2025-11-21). A Direct Attack on the Freedom of Speech: Trump Takes On Higher Ed. scheerpost.com By: James Libresco for Project Censored And then came the universities. After waging war on public broadcasting and the arts, the Trump administration threatened last month to cut federal funding to nine prominent colleges unless they restricted campus speech that opposed conservatives. "Academic freedom is not absolute," read part of a Compact for Excellence in Higher Education that offered the …
(2025-11-21). US imposes sanctions 55 Iran-related entities, individuals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — The US Department of Treasury late on Thursday announced that it has added a new group of individuals, firms, vessels, and aircraft to its sanctions list in continuation of exerting pressure against Iran.
(2025-11-21). Iran more prepared than ever to ward off Israeli attack: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is now more prepared than ever to deter any Israeli aggression.
(2025-11-21). Trump Greenlights the Mother of All Sanctions — Who Gets Crushed Next? thinktank.pk In an era where economic levers pull harder than military ones, a fresh wave of proposed penalties is poised to reshape alliances and supply chains. Fresh off the heels of stalled peace overtures, incoming US leadership has thrown its weight behind a congressional push to hit trading partners of Russia with sky-high tariffs—up to 500% …
(2025-11-21). British families eat significantly larger variety of foods since 1940. ummid.com New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940.
(2025-11-21). Yes It is a Duty of All to Disobey the Illegal Orders of Tyrants. fightbackbetter.com Let me be clear — there is lots I disagree with of those US Senators and Congress members that issued…
(2025-11-21). CN at 30: The Knowledge Experience of Insiders. consortiumnews.com Consortium News is comprised of former insiders at senior levels of intelligence and mainstream media who broke with the establishment to share their unique insights about the world with our readers. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News CN at…
(2025-11-21). Youth-Led Protesters Ousted Peru's President. popularresistance.org Since Sept. 13, thousands of protesters have been marching in Lima, the capital of Peru, demanding new leadership. They say the conservative administration, which has overseen the murders and extortion of protesters and journalists, is corrupt and does not represent them. | Protests have been ongoing in Peru since 2022, when the conservative government of President Dina Boluarte took power after Congress impeached and removed former President Pedro Castillo, a progressive leftist leader who had a background in organizing. More than 50 protesters were killed under the Boluarte regime.
(2025-11-21). Friday Funny: COPs 1-30 A perfect record of failure. wattsupwiththat.com These COP conferences and the toothless agreements that flow from them are the supposed vehicles for planetary salvation. Based on the data, thus far, they have a perfect record of failure.
(2025-11-21). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-11-21). Disobey an Order That Is Illegal Or From Trump (But I Repeat Myself). worldbeyondwar.org 
If Trump is ordering you to use force or the threat of force, you can tell whether it's an illegal order simply by checking whether his mouth is moving. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-11-21). Michigan Coalition Puts Billionaires On Notice. popularresistance.org Lansing, Michigan – Corporate-backed lawyers descended on the state capital in late June in a frantic attempt to derail a popular ballot initiative that would tax the wealthiest Michiganders to fund the state's starving public schools. | The Invest in MI Kids campaign (with the MI pronounced like "my"), an evolution of the "Babies over Billionaires" movement, arrived at a Board of State Canvassers meeting to get its 100-word petition summary approved. The measure would levy a 5% tax on annual income over $500,000 for individuals and $1,000,000 for couples, directing the revenue exclusively to the State School Aid…
(2025-11-21). (W.E. Talk) PKU scholar: China races against time to achieve carbon neutrality in just 30 years. ecns.cn Speaking on China's green transition in "W.E. Talk" program with China News Network, Wang Binbin, founding director of the Climate Future Global Innovation Lab at Peking University's Institute of Carbon Neutrality and a Yale World Fellow, highlighted that China is racing against time in its pursuit of carbon goals.
(2025-11-21). Indian jet crash kills pilot at Dubai Airshow. tribune.com.pk 
An indigenous Indian fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates killing its pilot, said a statement by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday. | "An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show today. The pilot was fatally injured in the accident," said the IAF in a statement. | "Deeply regretting the loss of life," it said, the IAF "stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief". The IAF will "ascertain the cause of the accident," the statement added. | Earlier, videos on social media showed the single-seater jet crashing dow…
(2025-11-21). Eli Lilly becomes first pharma firm to join $1 trillion club. aljazeera.com The company's stock has zoomed this year, driven by the explosive growth of the weight-loss drug market.
(2025-11-21). Corbyn demands action from Lammy over 'absurd' Palestine Action terror ban. thecanary.co 
Your Party co-leader Jeremy Corbyn has written publicly to Justice Secretary David Lammy, slamming the Starmer regime's 'absurd and draconian' terror ban on non-violent protest group Palestine Action. Corbyn calls out Lammy over Palestine Action Amu Gib, one of Corbyn's Islington North constituents, is among six Palestine Action activists who have gone on hunger strike […] | By
(2025-11-21). Lamola urges global solidarity as SA closes G20 Social Summit. sanews.gov.za Lamola urges global solidarity as SA closes G20 Social Summit | South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive, people-centred G20, with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola declaring that the 2025 G20 Social Summit has strengthened the role of civil society in shaping global governance. ⚪ Delivering closing remarks at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Thursday, Lamola said South Africa had fulfilled President Cyril Ramaphosa's mandate to continue the social summit tradition established in Brazil during its 2024 G20 Presidency. ⚪ "We promised to carry forward the innov…
(2025-11-21). Iran to establish independent free-zone bank under new economic reform plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran plans to create an independent banking system dedicated to its free trade zones as part of a broader effort to overhaul the country's economic governance, the economy minister said, adding that free zones will serve as the launchpad for structural reform.
(2025-11-21). Air cargo services between India and Afghanistan to commence 'very soon': Official. devdiscourse.com Air cargo services between India and Afghanistan will commence very soon, an Indian External Affairs Ministry official said on Friday, during a visit by Afghanistan's Commerce and Industry Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi to India.
(2025-11-21). Deputy President promotes SA-Vietnam economic partnership. sanews.gov.za Deputy President promotes SA-Vietnam economic partnership | Government has committed to creating a favourable environment for trade and investment as South Africa and Vietnam work diligently to strengthen their economic ties, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said. | During his speech at the South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum held at the Capital Empire Hotel in Sandton on Friday, the Deputy President highlighted the importance of simplifying business operations, improving industrial infrastructure, and increasing trade finance support. | He emphasised the roles of organisations such as the Industrial Development…
(2025-11-21). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-21). Fire breaks out at COP30 venue, China Pavilion unaffected. ecns.cn A fire broke out at the main venue of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Pará state, Brazil, on Thursday (Nov 20), with 13 people treated for smoke inhalation.
(2025-11-21). Man travels by hanging on car bonnet after driver tries to flee in Kerala's Thrissur. devdiscourse.com The owner of a car was forced to travel several kilometres hanging on to its bonnet after a man allegedly attempted to run him over at Erumapetty here on Friday, police said.
(2025-11-21). Retail entrepreneur admits that luck played a significant role in his success. thecanary.co Founder of Richer Sounds, Julian Richer, has admitted that luck played a large role in his success, has denounced the idea we live in a meritocracy, and urged others to acknowledge their good fortune. Julian Richer: "incredible luck" In a Guardian opinion piece, Julian Richer wrote: It took me a while to realise that my […] | By
(2025-11-21). IDRO launches Pilot overhaul program for aging industrial units in 6 provinces. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) has begun a pilot program to renovate and modernize aging industrial units across six provinces, with officials saying nearly 200 factories have already registered to participate.
(2025-11-21). examines Australia's role in Trump-era power plays. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-21). Maersk unveils flagship logistics center in Shanghai. ecns.cn AP Moller—Maersk, the Danish shipping and logistics group, officially unveiled its flagship logistics center in the Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone on Thursday, marking one of its largest global warehousing investments.
(2025-11-21). 2025 Bihar Assembly to have 11 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com List of Muslim MLAs in Bihar 2025: The newly elected assembly in Bihar will have 11 Muslim MLAs, down by 8 as compared to their tally in the last assembly, the final results of the 2025 state elections announced Friday showed.
(2025-11-21). Bahadurganj Election 2025 Results Live: Tauseef Alam of AIMIM Vs Rest. ummid.com Md Tauseef Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won from the Bahadurganj assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared today.
(2025-11-21). Other Victories for Working Families. portside.org Other Victories for Working Families |
(2025-11-21). Mexico's 'Gen Z rebellion' exposed as viral right-wing plot. strategic-culture.su By Wyatt REED and Kit KLARENBERFG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Presented as a spontaneous youth-led uprising against corruptio…
(2025-11-21). Zionists are freaking out about losing control of the narrative. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | More and more often we're seeing them say the quiet parts out loud as they f…
(2025-11-21). Live Updates: Bihar Election 2025 Final Results. ummid.com The BJP-JD (U) led NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 winning a total of 202 seats, as per the final results announced by the Poll Panel Friday.
(2025-11-21). Airbus chairman lies about 500 nuclear "Iskander" missiles in Russia's Kaliningrad oblast. infobrics.org It's no secret that Russia regularly upgrades its thermonuclear arsenal, the largest and most powerful on the planet. Thus, even if there are only 100 warheads in the Kaliningrad oblast, NATO should be deterred, so it doesn't really need to lie about anything. What the political West should really be worried about are the Kremlin's delivery systems, particularly the "Iskander".
(2025-11-21). At least five killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Dozens more injured as buildings in the capital swayed in the earthquake, sending panicked residents into streets.
(2025-11-21). Ministry urges Japan to 'maintain self-respect'. ecns.cn Beijing urged Tokyo on Thursday to "maintain some self-respect", as Japan says it is open to contacts and dialogue with China while refusing to withdraw Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's provocative remarks on Taiwan.
(2025-11-21). The Ghost Ship of Belem: COP30 and the Unraveling of Global Climate Consensus. moderndiplomacy.eu The city of Belém, a gateway to the sprawling Amazon, presents a perfect and painful paradox for the thirtieth Conference of the Parties. Here, at the precipice of the planet's most vital ecological frontier, the world's premier climate forum has convened, even as its host nation, Brazil, simultaneously rams a major highway through protected rainforest …
(2025-11-21). Over 100 Chinese exhibitors suffer food poisoning in Germany, Consulate confirms. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate General in Dusseldorf, Germany, confirmed on Thursday that over 100 Chinese participants attending the MEDICA 2025, a trade fair for medical technology and healthcare, developed symptoms of food poisoning on Nov. 17.
(2025-11-21). India looking at collaborating with Israeli startups to boost innovation: Goyal. devdiscourse.com India and Israeli startups can collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity and medical devices to boost innovation ecosystem, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
(2025-11-21). Singapore Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence. moderndiplomacy.eu Singapore announced financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli settlers accused of committing "egregious acts of extreme violence" against Palestinians in the West Bank. The individuals Meir Mordechai Ettinger, Elisha Yered, Ben-Zion Gopstein, and Baruch Marzel have previously faced EU sanctions. Singapore's foreign ministry cited their actions as unlawful and a threat to the …
(2025-11-21). (W.E. Talk) China's green transition: 30 years to carbon neutrality, technology, and global implications. ecns.cn In the latest episode of the "W.E. Talk" series, Wang Binbin, founding director of the Climate Future Global Innovation Lab at Peking University's Institute of Carbon Neutrality and a Yale World Fellow, and Edson Prestes, professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, share insights on China's green transition and its global significance.
(2025-11-21). Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy. sanews.gov.za Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has published proposed amendments to the School Calendar Policy aimed at strengthening national coherence, simplifying implementation, and ensuring a streamlined framework for determining school term dates across all nine provinces. | In a statement on Friday, the DBE said the review modernises the existing policy by removing outdated provisions and aligning the calendar-planning process with current operational and curriculum-delivery imperatives. | "The school calendar is a core planning instrument…
(2025-11-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-21). New or Resale: Which Home is Right for You? ummid.com Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value.
(2025-11-21). Corporate media whitewash Tom Hanks explaining why he wears a mask on Stephen Colbert show. thecanary.co On 3 November, actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, one of the most visible cultural figures of the past four decades, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote his off-Broadway production This World of Tomorrow. But when he mentioned COVID, that part of the interview has oddly vanished. Tom Hanks and that subway […] | By
(2025-11-21). EU Hits Italy Over 'Golden Powers' Rules. moderndiplomacy.eu Brussels is set to issue a formal warning to Italy over concerns that Rome's expansive "golden power" rules may violate European Union law, according to the Financial Times. The rules, designed to protect Italy's national interest in strategic sectors such as defense, telecommunications, and banking, allow the government to intervene in key corporate decisions. The …
(2025-11-21). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-11-21). Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam back in jail. ummid.com Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sent to jail after they were pronounced guilty by Rampur Court.
(2025-11-21). Amour Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM Bihar Chief Aktharul Iman vs Rest. ummid.com Akhtarul Iman, President of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the 2025 Bihar elections from the Amour Vidhan Sabha seat.
(2025-11-21). Unlocking Pakistan's Mineral and IT Potential for Sustainable Development. thinktank.pk In a world increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological advancement, and resource scarcity, strategic partnerships have never been more vital. Pakistan's enduring alliance with China exemplifies how visionary cooperation can create opportunities for growth, development, and regional stability. This reality was reaffirmed recently in a high-level meeting between Pakistan's Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, and …
(2025-11-21). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-11-21). Declaration of the Peoples' Summit Towards COP30. links.org.au 
Statement from the Peoples' Summit, gathered in Belém do Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon, from November 12-16.
(2025-11-21). Pakistan built a world-class Polio system. Then 40,000 Karachi families said no. tribune.com.pk 
Forty thousand Karachi families refused polio vaccines this year. In a city where the virus circulates through every district, those refusals represent the gap between Pakistan's impressive polio infrastructure and its inability to close the final mile of eradication. | Pakistan has cut polio cases by more than 99.6% since 1994—from 20,000 annual cases to just 30 this year. It has built one of the world's most extensive surveillance systems: 127 environmental sampling sites, 12,500 reporting locations, and campaigns that reach 45 million children. Two of three global poliovirus strains have been eliminat…
(2025-11-21). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-21). Countries sharply split on fossil fuels on COP30 climate summit final day. aljazeera.com Brazil's new draft proposal does not contain a roadmap for a transition, nor mention 'fossil fuels' at all.
(2025-11-21). South Africa takes centre stage as world leaders touch down in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za South Africa takes centre stage as world leaders touch down in Johannesburg | Heads of State and Government have started arriving in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, which officially opens tomorrow and concludes on Sunday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng. | The annual gathering is drawing not only world leaders but also hundreds of media representatives and international visitors. | Government has confirmed that preparations are complete and it's all systems go for the Summit. | South Africa assumed the year-long G20 Presidency in December 2024, becoming the first African state t…
(2025-11-21). China becomes largest contributor to global SDG-related research since 2022: report. ecns.cn China has become the world's largest contributor of research papers related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2022 and is playing an increasingly important role in global sustainable-development policymaking, according to a report released Thursday by Springer Nature and policy-data platform Overton.
(2025-11-21). COP30: Iran says climate action impossible without financing. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has emphasized the need for sufficient and predictable financing for implementing climate actions by developing countries.
(2025-11-21). An ode to Philly's lost concert halls, Part 1. whyy.org On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin documents some of the most noteworthy live music played in Philly's glorious bygone music venues — highlighting here spaces that were closed before 1990.
(2025-11-21). Israel unable to match Iran militarily for a week on own. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Israeli regime was punished during the 12-day aggression in June, adding that the regime is not able to continue a war against Iran without the US help for a week.
(2025-11-21). Detroit, November 29, 2025: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People! wibailoutpeople.org 
Please join us & share widely!! On November 29 at 3 PM the Michigan Coalition Against Genocide (MICAG) is commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine with a cultural dabke performance, traditional food & drinks, and a documentary film followed by Q& A discussion. Please see the flyer for more details and hope to see you all there (& everyone you know)!
(2025-11-21). First center for Caspian seal conservation inaugurated. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The first specialized center in the country for the conservation, treatment, and dissection of Caspian seals opened in Bojaq National Park in the Caspian Sea province of Gilan on Thursday.
(2025-11-21). Iran condemns IAEA resolution as illegal, unjustifiable. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the anti-Iranian resolution adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it an "illegal and unjustified" measure.
(2025-11-21). The latest corruption scandal may mark the beginning of the endgame for Zelensky. strategic-culture.su Ukraine's future leaders will need to be driven by pragmatism and realism | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The political tide in K…
(2025-11-21). Four dead as 5.7 quake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh. devdiscourse.com At least four people, including a new-born baby, were killed as a massive earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolted Dhaka and parts of the country on Friday, damaging buildings, causing fires at several places and sending panic among residents.
(2025-11-21). The Government Has Cut Air Pollution Funds to Councils by 99% as Illegal Levels of Pollution Shorten Lives. bylinetimes.com The budget for local councils in England to tackle air pollution in their areas has plummeted from a high of £225 million a year to just £1.5 million in the last five years, according to new figures obtained by campaigners. | Mums for Lungs, a group of parent campaigners, had questioned a statement often repeated by Government figures — that they have provided £575m to local authorities to clean up the air. | A Government spokesperson told the Guardian in June: "We have already provided £575m to support local authorities to improve air quality and are developing a series of interv…
(2025-11-21). First electric trains for Malaysia project finish production in Dalian. ecns.cn The first batch of electric vehicles custom-built for Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link project rolled off the production line on Tuesday at the CRRC Dalian factory in Dalian, Liaoning province.
(2025-11-21). Doreen Lawrence describes systematic police racism at packed spycops inquiry. thecanary.co 
The long-running and highly problematic Undercover Policing Inquiry had a busier public gallery than usual, as Stephen Lawrence's mother Doreen Lawrence described police officers' systematic abuse and racism. As a statement on behalf of Lawrence's father Neville previously summed up perfectly: While the Lawrences sought justice, state power turned on the family. Doreen Lawrence: police […] | By
(2025-11-21). Leader thanks Iranian woman athlete for her efforts in ISG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked Fereshte Hassanzadeh, an Iranian Muay Thai practitioner, for her performance in the Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) in response to a message from her.
(2025-11-21). Establishment Democrats Tried To Derail Katie Wilson's Campaign—and Failed. portside.org Establishment Democrats Tried To Derail Katie Wilson's Campaign—and Failed |
(2025-11-21). Philly school board hears on closures, stalled contracts and student wellness. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Principal contracts, facilities planning and student wellness concerns were among the key issues discussed at Thursday night's Philadelphia Board of Education meeting. | Members of Teamsters Local 502, which represents nearly 1,000 principals and other administrators, packed the room, calling for fair contract negotiations. They said that administrators have been working for three months without a contract. Union President Robin Cooper said she had never experienced a moment…
(2025-11-21). Violent 'storms' hidden under Antarctica's ice could be speeding its decline. grist.org The West Antarctic Ice Sheet covers some 760,000 square miles and is up to 1.2 miles thick. If it were to ever melt away entirely, it would add 10 feet to global sea levels. Even considering how quickly humans are heating the planet, such a change would likely unfold over centuries — that's how much ice we're talking about here. But scientists are finding more and more evidence that Antarctica's ice is in
(2025-11-21). DM Out, Chat In: Watch How X New Feature Works. ummid.com Elon Musk's X, originally launched as Twitter, has replaced its Direct Messaging or DM feature by a new messaging tool named Chat.
(2025-11-21). 'Not Safe' For Teens opens a haunted house of teenage political anxieties in former Philly church. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Halloween is now in the rearview mirror, but one more haunted house is opening this weekend. | A youth arts program called
(2025-11-21). Craig Murray: The Beat of UK War Drums. consortiumnews.com Talk about a Russian ship "inside British waters" is the normal refuge of extremely unpopular governments. It is also part of the military industrial complex's tightening grip on the state. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk In fascist lockstep, the entire British…
(2025-11-21). How citizen archivists in South Asia confront the online marginalization of oral cultures and languages. globalvoices.org 
These archived oral culture videos preserve generations of knowledge that are fading awayGlobal Voices Recording of Bisukallu song. What can an O Bele folk song from the
(2025-11-21). Kochadhaman Election 2025 Results Live: Sarwar Alam of AIMIM wins by 23K votes. ummid.com Md Sarwar Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar, has won from the Kochadhaman assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India declared Friday.
(2025-11-21). Former Czech deputy FM hails success of China's five-year plans. ecns.cn Petr Drulak, the former deputy foreign minister of the Czech Republic, commended China's model of economic and social development in a recent exclusive interview with China Daily.
(2025-11-21). Sarajevo Safari — A Hidden Crime of the Bosnian War. tehrantimes.com Among the darkest chapters of the 1992—1996 Siege of Sarajevo lies a story long concealed from public view: a human safari. Beyond the Bosnian Serb Army, foreign volunteers, and mercenaries, a secret group of wealthy outsiders paid high fees for the chance to shoot civilians trapped in the besieged city—turning war into a grotesque sport. | Directed by Miran Zupaniƒç, a Slovenian filmmaker known for confronting untold histories, and produced by Arsmedia in co-production with Al Jazeera Balkans, Sarajevo Safari pieces together testimonies, archival footage, and newly uncovered evidence to r…
(2025-11-21). K-P CM slams Punjab over Imran sisters' treatment. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, in a letter to his Punjab counterpart Maryam Nawaz, has raised concern over "rough and inappropriate" treatment meted out to Imran Khan's sisters during their recent attempt to visit him in Adiala Jail. | Afridi reminded Maryam that Imran is a former prime minister and warned that "any deviation from court-mandated procedures in his case, or any disrespectful treatment of his immediate family, becomes a matter of direct institutional concern. | The CM referred to Tuesday night's incident, when Rawalpindi police took the sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…
(2025-11-21). Freedom Melts Faster Than Glaciers: COP30's Declaration on 'Information Integrity. wattsupwiththat.com Of course, every tyrant claims to be acting in defense of "truth." The Inquisition burned heretics for the purity of the faith. The Soviet Union jailed scientists for questioning Lysenkoism — all in the name of protecting "scientific integrity." Today's climate clerisy is no different. They've simply replaced the cross with the IPCC logo and the rosary with a PowerPoint deck of emissions charts.
(2025-11-21). Trump's ill-considered nuclear decision. onlineopinion.com.au Donald J. Trump's decision to restart nuclear testing erodes U.S. moral authority, heightens global nuclear tensions, empowers proliferators, and reintroduces serious environmental dangers, representing a reckless departure from long-standing restraint.
(2025-11-21). Fifty Years Ago, GE Workers Organized the South. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-21). Harvard's Israel archive reveals quiet fears about the state's future. thecanary.co A shocking report from Haaretz reveals that Harvard University has been quietly building an immense archive of Israeli cultural, scientific, and political materials — described as a "backup of Israeli culture in case Israel ceases to exist." Should I clean my computer screen? Is my vision ok? This "alternative memory system" — as Haaretz […] | By
(2025-11-21). China to have 12.7 million new college graduates next year. ecns.cn China projected to have 12.7 million new college graduates next year, 480,000 more than 2025: Ministry of Education.
(2025-11-21). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-11-21). Distorting Lens of FPTP: Decoding The Bihar 2025 Mandate. ummid.com The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has once again exposed the deep structural distortions of India's First Past…
(2025-11-21). Young Scholars Club materializes Iran's scientific diplomacy, superiority. tehrantimes.com In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Reza Hosseini, the head of the Young Scholars Club, elaborated on achievements over the past years. | He said that young and talented Iranian students are a source of honor for the country, materializing the goals of scientific diplomacy and superiority.
(2025-11-21). National Multimedia Festival on Nuclear Technology and Life slated for January. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The first National Multimedia Festival on Technology and Life is scheduled to take place in January 2026 in the southwestern city of Bushehr.
(2025-11-21). Pilot killed as fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow. aljazeera.com An Indian-made HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow in United Arab Emirates.
(2025-11-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-21). Belarus claims 16 medals on opening day of Strongest Athletes Swimming Cup. eng.belta.by The home team's athletes clinched one gold, seven silver, and eight bronze medals on the first day of the tournament.
(2025-11-21). Mounting opposition against Iraqi PM Al-Sudani's second term. newarab.com 
(2025-11-21). Giant pandas celebrate 100 days at Harbin's Sun Island pavilion. ecns.cn On Tuesday, the Sun Island giant panda pavilion in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, celebrated 100 days since the arrival of the two giant pandas.Since then, they have adapted well to the climate and living environment in Harbin, enjoying a comfortable and leisurely life under the meticulous care of the breeders.
(2025-11-21). Tehran hosting major steel, metallurgy fair with over 700 exhibitors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds is hosting the 22nd edition of Iran's international exhibition of metallurgy, dubbed IRAN METAFO, bringing together more than 700 domestic and foreign companies in what officials describe as the country's most significant annual gathering for the steel and metals sector.
(2025-11-21). Time for a US Missile Mutual Assurance Pact for Asia. asiatimes.com 
In the shadow of Russia's grinding war in Ukraine, Europe is stirring from a long slumber on defense. On November 14, the United States approved a US$3.5 billion arms deal that will arm Germany with 173 Standard Missile-6 interceptors and 577 Standard Missile-2s, the largest such transaction in years. These are not just weapons. They …
(2025-11-21). (W.E. Talk) Brazilian scholar: China shows the way to a greener future with 20 years of astonishing changes. ecns.cn "Compared with the time when I first came to China 20 years ago, I saw a huge difference," Prof. Edson Prestes of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul said in the latest episode of W.E. Talk.
(2025-11-21). Asaduddin Owaisi's formula to stop BJP in Bihar sparks buzz. ummid.com A day after 2025 Assembly election results, the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of Asaduddin Owaisi has proposed a formula to stop the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming a government in Bihar.
(2025-11-21). Death toll hits 20 after massive explosion rips through Faisalabad chemical factory. tribune.com.pk 
At least 20 people were killed and several others injured in an explosion at a glue factory in Faisalabad's Malikpur area early Friday morning. | The blast, which occurred at around 6 am, was so powerful that it caused the roofs of six surrounding houses to cave in. Eleven other houses were also damaged. | Area residents reached the rubble immediately and began retrieving bodies of the deceased from the debris. Rescue teams have since taken over operations at the scene and shifted the injured to Allied Hospital, where six of the injured were said to be in critical condition. | Also Read: Indian jet crash kills…
(2025-11-21). First kiss not by human lovers: Study. ecns.cn Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
(2025-11-21). Israel Attacks UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon. popularresistance.org The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a press release on Sunday, November 16, that some of its troops were targeted by Israeli artillery shelling earlier that day inside the Lebanese territories. | The peacekeeping mission clarified that its personnel escaped the offensive unharmed, after asking the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) to stop the assault through liaison channels. | The UNIFIL considered the incident, which marks the third Israeli attack on its troops in the last three months, a serious violation of the Security Council resolution 1701, which was adopted in 2006 to resolve the w…
(2025-11-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-21). Waseem ready to take on Jakrawut in WBA title defence. tribune.com.pk 
"I am trying my best and doing everything for the big fight night on November 29," Pakistan's solitary World Boxing Association Gold World Bantamweight champion Muhammad Waseem exclaimed as he is staging the biggest boxing event, where he is defending his title against Thailand's Jakrawut Majungoen. | Waseem had been training in Liverpool with his coach, Danny Vaughan, and he will be fulfilling his dream of defending the title on home turf. | The 38-year-old also held the fight in Quetta in May, with the help of the Pakistan Army and the Balochistan Government, where international boxers and officials came to…
(2025-11-21). Magnitude 5.7 quake shakes Bangladesh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — A moderate 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook Bangladesh on Friday, the country's meteorological department said.
(2025-11-21). Drugs, gold, diamonds worth Rs 53 crore seized at Mumbai airport; 20 held. devdiscourse.com The Customs authorities have seized hydroponic weed, gold and diamonds worth over Rs 53 crore and arrested 20 persons in multiple cases over the past week at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here, officials said on Friday. The seizures were made during various operations between November 13 and 20, an official said.
(2025-11-21). A review of General Soleimani's role in eliminating ISIL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Parliament designated Aban 30 (November 21) as the National Day of Hero to commemorate the courage and bravery of those who brought about honor and dignity for the Islamic Iran on the international stage.
(2025-11-21). Personnel training and product supply: Belarus, Ethiopia boost agricultural cooperation. eng.belta.by Over the first nine months of the year, bilateral trade increased 2.1-fold compared to the same period last year. Rapeseed oil remains the primary Belarusian export.
(2025-11-21). Net-zero or none, Ley's still backing Albanese's severe immigration/housing crunch. onlineopinion.com.au The Coalition's touted policy-shifts enable Albanese to sail on, with massive immigration, historic rental/housing unaffordability, and steepling power-bills.
(2025-11-21). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-11-21). Belarus, Ethiopia eye deepening trade, economic cooperation. eng.belta.by The Belarusian National Center for organized a business meeting between the Ethiopian delegation and representatives of Belarusian companies.
(2025-11-21). International Masters Cricket Council Over-40 T20 WC trophy unveiled in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
The trophy for the IMC Over-40 T20 Cricket World Cup 2025 was officially unveiled at a media briefing ceremony held at a local hotel in Karachi, marking the commencement of a historic event set to begin tomorrow. | Pakistan has been granted the hosting rights of the first-ever T20-format Over-40 World Cup under the umbrella of the International Masters Cricket Council (IMC). | Speaking at the media briefing, Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA) Chairman Fawad Ijaz Khan said hosting this global tournament is a significant achievement for Pakistan cricket. | He expressed gratitude to Pakistan Cricket Boa…
(2025-11-21). Pros and Cons of US-Saudi Arabia F-35 Fighters Deal. ummid.com US President Donald Trump has said he is considering Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft's latest American technology.
(2025-11-21). Why has Trump blasted US Democrats for 'seditious' comments? aljazeera.com Six Democratic Congress members call on the US military not to obey 'illegal orders'; but has Trump issued any?>
(2025-11-21). Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November, PMI shows. devdiscourse.com By Indradip Ghosh Nov 21 (Reuters) -…
(2025-11-21). Raghunathpur Election 2025 Results Live: Osama Shahab vs Rest. ummid.com Osama Shahab of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has won from the Raghunathpur assembly seat of Bihar, according to the Final Result announced by the Election Commission of India.
(2025-11-21). Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables. sanews.gov.za Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables | Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia today welcomed 3 558 newly qualified police constables who completed their training at various South African Police Service (SAPS) academies in the country. | The passing out parades were conducted simultaneously at various police academies. | Of the total number, 2 036 constables are from the SAPS Academy in Tshwane. | Speaking at the Passing out Parade held at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane, Cachalia told the new constables that the uniform they are wearing is a symbol, a symbol of authority, but more…
(2025-11-21). Boiler blast at Pakistan's factory claims 6 lives. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — At least ten people died while seven others received injuries after a boiler blast at a chemical factory in Malikpur, Faisalabad. The incident occurred early Friday morning.
(2025-11-21). Zelensky losing touch with reality and signing fantasy arms deals: British media. infobrics.org Corruption scandals weaken Ukrainian defense line.
(2025-11-21). CoGTA welcomes classification of GBVF as a national disaster. sanews.gov.za CoGTA welcomes classification of GBVF as a national disaster | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the decision of the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Bongani Elias Sithole, to classify gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act of 2002. | According to the department, this decisive action comes after a comprehensive reassessment of earlier reports and updated submissions from state organs and civil organisations. | "After evaluating the persistent a…
(2025-11-21). Watch: Gen Z storm National Palace as anti-govt protests intensify. ummid.com A mild protest by Gen Z against drug violence and the security policies of the government Saturday turn into a massive uprising a day later as thousands of people marched to National Palace, asking President Claudia Sheinbaum to quit.
(2025-11-21). North Carolina Fights Back Against ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-21). Struggle outside the workplace: Women in the vanguard. links.org.au 
Jess Spear — The impact of today's capitalism on working-class women is vital if we want to understand where struggles against this system have emerged, will continue to do so, and why.
(2025-11-21). Reform mandates PE time in schools. ecns.cn China has introduced a sweeping national plan to ensure primary and middle school students engage in at least two hours of daily physical activities by 2027, part of a broader push to strengthen students' physical and mental health.
(2025-11-21). US not taking part in G20 talks in S Africa: White House. tribune.com.pk 
The United States is not taking part in this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg, the White House said Thursday, denying comments from South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa who had said Washington wanted to participate. | "The United States is not participating in official talks at the G20 in South Africa," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. | "I saw the South African president running his mouth a little bit against the United States and the president of the United States earlier today, and that language is not appreciated by the president or his team," she said. | In a note to th…
(2025-11-21). S Africa says not to hand over G20 baton to 'junior official' amid spat with US. devdiscourse.com South Africa has decided not to hand over the annual G20 Presidency to a "junior" US official at the end of the leaders' summit, even as a White House official cautions Cyril Ramaphosa over "running his mouth" against the US and President Donald Trump.
(2025-11-21). Global Stocks Slide as U.S. Jobs Muddy Fed Outlook. moderndiplomacy.eu Global equity markets fell sharply on Friday after a U.S. jobs report failed to provide clarity on the Federal Reserve's near-term interest rate policy. Despite Nvidia's strong earnings, investors sold risk assets, driving technology stocks down and extending a rout across Asia and Europe. The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in September, but …
(2025-11-21). 'Case No. 9' removes line about 26th Amendment from its YouTube video. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-21). Jokihat Election 2025 Results Live: Murshid Alam of AIMIM wins by over 28K votes. ummid.com Mohammad Murshid Alam of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar has won the Jokihat assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-21). What Science Says About How Much Our Food Choices Matter. whyy.org Ahead of Thanksgiving, we do a deep dive into what we actually know about diet, and what we should and shouldn't be eating. We talk with a nutrition and metabolism scientist about recent diet trends and how they affect our health, hear from several chefs about how they balance nutrition and taste, and find out how the avian flu outbreak could be affecting this year's turkeys.
(2025-11-21). Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Unit-3 in Pre-Commissioning Phase: Rosatom. infobrics.org The Indo-Russian Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear facility in India. Of its six VVER-1000 type reactors, units 1 and 2 were connected to India's national power grid in 2013 and 2016 respectively…
(2025-11-21). India's Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot dies. aljazeera.com The crash is the second recorded for the HAL Tejas, a key jet in India's efforts to modernise its air force fleet.
(2025-11-21). Trade-in program likely to continue next year. ecns.cn China is likely to extend the consumer goods trade-in program into 2026, as analysts said there is still substantial, unmet demand among Chinese households to upgrade home appliances and digital devices, as well as ample fiscal headroom to underpin the consumption campaign.
(2025-11-21). Brazil Bets on Forest Economy Ahead of COP30. moderndiplomacy.eu Belem, the host of COP30, is trying to show that the Amazon can generate jobs without clearing trees. Para state has launched a new Bioeconomy and Innovation Park to help locals turn traditional forest products from acai to Brazil nuts into export-ready goods. The project sits beside the century-old Ver-o-Peso market, linking long-standing Amazon trade …
(2025-11-21). AlUla's Maraya Concert Hall is world's largest mirrored structure. ummid.com The Maraya Concert Hall in Ashar Valley, AlUla Governorate, holds the title of the world's largest mirrored building to date.
(2025-11-21). Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction. aljazeera.com Attack comes just days after armed men stormed a secondary school in northwestern Nigeria, kidnapping 25 schoolgirls.
(2025-11-20). Tasmania's stadium plan means a billion for footy, nothing for housing. greenleft.org.au Tasmania's stadium plan means a billion for footy, nothing for housing | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-21). The hidden cost of Brazil's climate crisis for UK supermarkets. thecanary.co Most people in the UK have little idea that the food in their fridge is closely connected to extreme weather now sweeping Brazil. The UK imports more food from Brazil than from any other non-European country. These weather conditions — from droughts, floods, and heatwaves — are increasingly shaping the landscape of food production in […] | By
(2025-11-21). Delhi Blast: Suspicion First, Evidence Later. ummid.com This phenomenon is not new. It is the natural extension of a decade-long drift where Muslims in India have not just been blamed for crimes they did not commit, but targeted for simply existing within a landscape where trust has become communal and suspicion automatic.
(2025-11-21). Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills at least 16. aljazeera.com Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.
(2025-11-21). NYC mayor's father says son aware of "enormity of this task" aljazeera.com Mahmood Mamdani on his son's innovative and uncompromising drive to become NYC mayor — and his awareness of the enormit…
(2025-11-21). Power Play In Kiev And Chaos At The Front. popularresistance.org The situation in Ukraine is becoming even more complicated. | The war on the frontline is going bad for Ukraine as is the war on infrastructure deep behind the contact line. | A corruption scandal is used to neuter President Zelenski. New power structures are set to evolve to further the execution of the war. President Trump is attempting to impose another peace effort while Europe finds that it lacks the money to finance Ukraine and the war. | There are at least seven cities which are falling or are destined to fall within the next few month.
(2025-11-21). Delmarva's legal power forces 2 villages to vacate laws banning new electricity towers. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Efforts by two tiny bucolic villages in northern Delaware to thwart Delmarva Power's plan to replace high-voltage transmission lines have crumbled under a lawsuit filed by the state's dominant electricity provider. | Ardentown and Ardencroft, whose roughly 500 residents live in a self-proclaimed
| "forest ecosystem" of mature woodlands and open spaces known as "greens," object to the looming replacement of seven tall metal towers, one more than 100 feet high, that were…
(2025-11-21). Egypt wants to be the Middle East's nuclear deal-maker. Can it. newarab.com 
In the early hours of 16 November 2025, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty was once again burning the midnight oil. | First, a long call to the Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran, then another to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi in Vienna. | Such a flurry of
(2025-11-21). CAIR sues Texas governor over 'unconstitutional' terror designation. aljazeera.com US Muslim civil rights group says Greg Abbott's designation of its Texas chapter is 'unconstitutional and defamatory'.
(2025-11-21). CPC holds symposium to commemorate 110th birth anniversary of Hu Yaobang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech, calling for emulating the lofty demeanor and venerable conduct of Hu in pressing ahead to secure solid progress in all undertakings.
(2025-11-21). Iranian Foreign Minister Says IAEA Resolution 'Disrupts' Cooperation. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday condemned a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors, saying that it "disrupts" cooperation between Tehran and the global nuclear watchdog. The 35-member Board of Governors passed a resolution drafted by the UK, France, Germany, and the US that called on Iran to …
(2025-11-21). Milwaukee, November 24, 2025: Restore the Four + 1! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-21). US imposes sanctions on 55 Iran-linked entities, individuals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — The US Department of Treasury late on Thursday announced that it has added a new group of individuals, firms, vessels, and aircraft to its sanctions list in continuation of exerting pressure against Iran.
(2025-11-21). How The United Nations Reduces Its Legitimacy More Than Global Emissions. popularresistance.org Belem, Brazil – The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) held this year in Belem, Brazil – a nation where 56% of the population identifies as Black or brown, global Black/Afro Descendant movements believed there could have been opportunities to center and prioritize the specific and nuanced ways the climate crisis impacts their communities. A study conducted by Brazilian based, Geledés – the Black Women's Institute and the Center for Applied Research in Law and Racial Justice at the Fundacao Getulia Vargas School of Law indicates, "The specificity of the Afro-descendant experience in the Americas lies at the inte…
(2025-11-21). Supremacism as an inherent aspect of the Zionist ideology. strategic-culture.su Recent speech by Ben-Gvir reveals the deep nature of Israel's state ideology. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A recent speech by…
(2025-11-21). Qatari emir arrives in DR Congo after Rwanda visit. aljazeera.com Qatar has mediated talks between the DRC government and M23 rebels which led to a framework deal last week.
(2025-11-21). Israel forcibly evicts two Palestinian families from their home of 55 years. thecanary.co Last week, the Israeli occupation forcibly evicted the Odeh and Shweiki families from their East Jerusalem home after 55 years. Despite having legal purchase documents proving their ownership of the house in Batan al-Hawa, Silwan, the eviction went ahead. The East Jerusalem evictions are becoming far too common. East Jerusalem evictions Police evicted residents from […] | By
(2025-11-21). Launched: A New Study to Screen Children for Lead Exposure. ummid.com UK researchers Monday November 17, 2025 launched in Leeds a new study to screen children for lead exposure.
(2025-11-21). Extradite or not, India ought to end its Hasina dependency. asiatimes.com 
India faces a critical and historic decision regarding Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 17. Instead of refusing the request or providing her shelter, New Delhi could use this moment to strategically recalibrate its relationship with …
(2025-11-21). Expert Hails Russia-China Scientific Collaboration as Vital to Tackling Accelerating Arctic Climate Crisis. infobrics.org Nations around the world urgently need scientific cooperation to understand and mitigate the accelerating climate crisis in the Arctic, and the partnership between Russia and China serves as a positive example…
(2025-11-21). India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test. tribune.com.pk 
India skipper Shubman Gill will miss the must-win second Test against South Africa on Saturday because of the neck injury he sustained in the opening match. | The hosts will be led by wicketkeeper and deputy Rishabh Pant in Guwahati as they attempt to rescue the two-Test series. | "He is doing fine, he is getting better," Pant said on Friday of Gill. | "He was keen on playing this Test match but his body didn't allow it." | Batsman Gill suffered neck spasms in the first innings of the opening Test and pulled out of the remainder of the match, spending a night in hospital. | He travelled with the team to Guwaha…
(2025-11-21). Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back. tribune.com.pk 
Milan takes centre stage on Sunday night as the city's two football giants face off at the San Siro with top spot in Serie A up for grabs, while troubled Napoli try to reset after the international break. | Inter Milan lead the pack, on goal difference from Roma, as Italy's top flight returns to the iconic arena after it hosted the national team's bracing defeat to Norway last weekend. | Cristian Chivu's team are two points ahead of AC Milan, who sit behind Roma in third place and ahead of the weekend's headline clash. | Inter have won 11 of their last 12 matches in all competitions, their one defeat in that r…
(2025-11-21). Sudan's parallel war on social media. tribune.com.pk 
The war in Sudan is increasingly being fought on the battlefield of social media, where competing factions trade fake news, doctored videos and triumphalist propaganda, hardening divisions in a country already fractured by years of conflict, analysts warn. | Since April 2023, a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has thrust the country into what the United Nations describes as one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. | Beam Reports, a Sudanese digital verification outlet, said it had publi…
(2025-11-21). Baisi Election 2025 Results Live: Ghulam Sarwar of AIMIM wins by 27,251 votes. ummid.com Ghulam Sarwar of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has won from the Baisi assembly seat of Bihar, the Election Commission of India announced Friday.
(2025-11-21). Bihar Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM loses Balrampur seat by 389 votes. ummid.com Mohammad Adil Hasan of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has lost the Balrampur assembly seat of Bihar by just 389 votes, as per the final result announced by the Election Commission Friday.
(2025-11-21). China sees surge in flight bookings to Russia as visa-free policy nears implementation. ecns.cn Flight enquiries from China to Russia have surged following President Vladimir Putin's announcement on Tuesday that a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens would take effect soon.
(2025-11-21). Africa does not need to borrow democracy; it needs to reclaim it. aljazeera.com Africa's democratic roots are deep and ready to be reclaimed.
(2025-11-21). Pogba set for long-awaited comeback as Ligue 1 returns. tribune.com.pk 
Paul Pogba is expected to make his long-awaited return to action after over two years out of the game when Monaco travel to Rennes this Saturday in Ligue 1. | The 2018 World Cup winner has made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, a doping suspension and an extortion case in which he was the victim. | Pogba failed a drugs test in August 2023 after a match for Juventus and was handed a four-year ban, which was subsequently reduced to 18 months. | Nonetheless, the Italian giants terminated his contract last November, bringing to an early end an unhappy second stint in Turin blighted…
(2025-11-21). Andaman to soon get Jan Aushadhi outlets. devdiscourse.com The Andaman and Nicobar Islands will soon get Jan Aushadhi outlets, which will help the people access generic medicines at affordable prices, an official said.
(2025-11-21). Uber to launch robot deliveries in UK with Starship Technologies. tribune.com.pk 
Uber will partner with Starship Technologies to launch autonomous robot deliveries in the UK in December, with plans to expand to additional European markets next year and the US in 2027, the ride-hailing firm said on Thursday. | Initially, Uber Eats customers will be able to receive Starship's robot deliveries in the Leeds and Sheffield areas, Uber said. | The tie-up is the latest in a long line of deals Uber has struck with autonomous vehicle and technology companies as the company doubles down on automating various aspects of its business to boost growth. | Uber already has partnerships with Avride and Serv…
(2025-11-21). Dortmund host new nemesis Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away. tribune.com.pk 
Borussia Dortmund host German Cup holders Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga with yet another shot at a title slowly slipping away from the grasp of Niko Kovac's side. | Appointed Dortmund coach with the club flailing last January, Kovac steadied the ship, pushing his side to claim 22 of a possible 24 points to sneak into Champions League qualification. | The performance led to whispers Dortmund may be able to mount a title challenge this campaign, 14 years since the last time they lifted the shield. | But this year, Dortmund already sit seven points behind Bayern Munich with just 10 games played. | Kovac…
(2025-11-21). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-11-21). CM Afridi's lawyer calls ECP notice on election code breach 'unjustified'. tribune.com.pk 
Defence counsel of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi called the code of conduct violations notices issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan "unjustified", arguing that Afridi never addressed the rally in Haripur. | The ECP conducted a hearing on Friday to take action against public officeholders for alleged violations of the election code of conduct ahead of the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 23. A notice was issued yesterday to CM Afridi regarding alleged threats and violations. | A four-member bench, headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, conducted the hearing. Sohail Afr…
(2025-11-21). Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal are expected to be without defensive lynchpin Gabriel Magalhaes when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as Manchester City seek to keep up the pressure on the Premier League leaders. | Pep Guardiola's City could cut the Gunners' lead at the top of the table to just one point, at least for 24 hours, if they beat Newcastle on Saturday. | Reigning champions Liverpool desperately need a win after five defeats in their last six Premier League matches, while Rob Edwards takes charge of his first match as Wolves manager. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action…
(2025-11-21). Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine War. gilbertdoctorow.com The BBC this morning already began giving the microphone to the usual Neocon academics at Stanford who berated the 28 point peace plan that was delivered to Zelensky in Kiev yesterday, and which he said he would respond to shortly. Trump is being accused by mainstream commentators of selling out an ally, pandering to a …
(2025-11-21). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Raids Long Beach Taking Gardeners, Old Men, and A 12-Pack of Beers. lataco.com Today, Border Patrol targeted Long Beach, swarming the streets again taking gardeners, older men, and a 12-pack of beers. A child fled through a park, and a mother ran with her infant as her husband was taken by agents.
(2025-11-21). EconoScope | Takaichi's Taiwan remarks fuel Japanese market turmoil. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan have intensified diplomatic tensions with China and triggered sharp volatility across Japan's financial markets.
(2025-11-21). Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Bangladesh, three dead. tribune.com.pk 
At least three people were killed and several injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, police said, with buildings damaged in many areas, including Dhaka, the densely populated capital. | Tremors were felt in eastern states in neighbouring India that border Bangladesh, but there were no immediate reports of major damage in either country, authorities said. | The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake's epicentre was in the city of Narsingdi, about 40 km (25 miles) east of Dhaka. | City residents rushed out of their homes as buildings shook and some makeshift structures…
(2025-11-21). 42 Indian Pilgrims dead in Makkah-Madinah Highway bus accident. ummid.com As many as 42 Indians have been killed when a bus carrying the Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker on Makkah-Madinah Highway early in the morning Monday November 17, 2025.
(2025-11-21). Red alert in Makkah, Madinah as heavy rains lash Two Holy Cities. ummid.com Local weather and meteorological departments have sounded red alert in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah after heavy rains lashed the Two Holy Cities.
(2025-11-21). Nation's euro bond sale shows investors' confidence. ecns.cn The overwhelming demand for China's latest offering of euro-denominated sovereign bonds reflected confidence of global investors in the country's sovereign credit and long-term economic potential, financial professionals and experts said.
(2025-11-21). CARTOONS: Mark David is building his ballroom. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-21). Trump floats death penalty for 'seditious' Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Thursday evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, calling them traitors and accusing them of "seditious behavior." | Democrats immediately slammed the "absolutely vile" threats against the six senators and representatives, who made the comments in a video posted on X on Tuesday. "This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP?," Trump said on Truth Social. | He then added in a later post: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
(2025-11-21). CAIR sues Texas for labeling it a terrorist organisation. newarab.com 
The Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations asked a federal judge to strike down the proclamation
(2025-11-21). UPDATE 2-Draft COP30 deal drops effort for fossil fuel transition agreement. devdiscourse.com COP30 summit president Brazil released a draft text for a proposed deal for this year's U.N. climate summit early on Friday, dropping a proposal to develop a global plan to shift away from fossil fuels that had been included in an earlier version. The issue has been one of the most contentious at the two-week conference of nearly 200 governments in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem.
(2025-11-21). Ukraine's "Historic" Arms Agreement with France: Financial Burden to Ukraine. Will Prolong the War to 2035. globalresearch.ca The "historic" agreement between Ukraine and France on the purchase of fighter jets and air defense systems will not affect the course of Russia's Special Military Operation. Instead, Kiev is trying to raise morale and create the impression of strengthening …
(2025-11-21). Deadly Indian Cough Syrup Linked to Safety Lapses and Weak Oversight. moderndiplomacy.eu At least 24 children have died in India after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, raising renewed concerns about the country's pharmaceutical safety standards. Investigations indicate that the propylene glycol (PG) solvent used to produce the syrup may have been contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical. Indian authorities are probing the supply chain, which involved …
(2025-11-21). Miss Universe crown goes to Mexico. eng.belta.by Belarus was represented by 18-year-old Alena Kucheruk from Polotsk, the winner of Miss Belarus 2025.
(2025-11-21). Investment in disaster risk reduction essential for global safety, economies. sanews.gov.za Investment in disaster risk reduction essential for global safety, economies | By prioritising investment in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the world not only safeguards vulnerable communities but also strengthens global infrastructure and economies — proving that every cent spent on prevention helps protect lives and livelihoods. ⚪ This is according to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, who delivered the opening remarks at the Group of 20 (G20) Ministerial side event on scaling up investment in DRR, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton on Fri…
(2025-11-21). Trade challenges, opportunities discussed at Iran—Russia chamber meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Members of the Iran—Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce warned that customs barriers, forex-rate volatility, transport constraints and international sanctions continue to weigh on Iranian exporters seeking to expand their presence in the Russian market.
(2025-11-21). Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President. sanews.gov.za Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President | Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday met with Dr Constantino Chiwenga, the First Vice-President of Zimbabwe. ⚪ The meeting took place at the Catalyst Hotel in Sandton on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng. ⚪ According to the Deputy President's Office, South Africa and Zimbabwe maintain strong and friendly relations that were established during the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. ⚪ Zimbabwe ranks as one of Sou…
(2025-11-21). EU Eyes Stakes in Australian Critical Minerals. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Union is preparing to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects, a move aimed at securing supplies of lithium, rare earths, and other resources essential for industries ranging from artificial intelligence to defense. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said talks with Australian Resources Minister Madeleine King focused on financing options, including equity …
(2025-11-21). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-11-21). EU sanctions RSF paramilitary deputy head for Sudan atrocities. newarab.com 
The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on the deputy head of The paramilitary RSF, at war with the regular army for more than two years, took control of El-Fasher on 26 October, dislodging the army's last stronghold in Sudan's western Darfur region. | In the wake of the city's capture – whic…
(2025-11-21). Israel unable to confront Iran militarily for a week on own. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) — Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Israeli regime was punished during the 12-day aggression in June, adding that the regime is not able to continue a war against Iran without the US help for a week.
(2025-11-21). Upper Makefield jet fuel leak prompts U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to propose pipeline safety reforms. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, The Wojnovich Pipeline Safety Act, co-sponsored by Democrat Tom Suozzi (D-New York), is named in honor of Kristin…
(2025-11-21). COP30 is climate conference "of implementation" aljazeera.com The significance of COP30 and the importance of countries building resilience to climate change.
(2025-11-21). Robert Reich Thinks Democrats Are On the Brink of a New Era. theintercept.com 
The Labor Department reported September jobs numbers on Thursday, showing employers added 119,000 jobs to the economy but also an increase in unemployment to 4.4 percent. "The September report shows fairly good job growth, but every other report we have for October shows a slowdown," says Robert Reich, the former secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. | "Real wages — that is, wages adjusted for inflation — are going down for most people. The bottom 90 percent of Americans are in very bad shape," says Reich. This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy speaks to the professor, a…
(2025-11-21). COP30 Shakedown On The Table Again. wattsupwiththat.com Which brings us back to money, which is really what all these COPs boil down to:…
(2025-11-21). 'Digital Dirham': UAE Joins Club of Three Having Digital Currency. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) launched 'Digital Dirham' and joined China, Nigeria and the Bahamas that have their own digital currencies.
(2025-11-21). Hangzhou-Quzhou high-speed railway begins trial runs in China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn A high-speed railway connecting the cities of Hangzhou and Quzhou in Zhejiang Province began trial runs on Thursday and is expected to be put into operation in late December this year.
(2025-11-21). Mamdani's democratic socialism is a promise of true freedom for all. aljazeera.com It is not communism but a vision of equality, opportunity and a life people can afford.
(2025-11-21). Bangladesh 5.5-magnitude earthquake — what we know so far. aljazeera.com At least five people killed in deadly earthquake close to the capital city Dhaka on Friday.
(2025-11-21). Trump Pledges F-35s to Saudi Arabia in Return for an Unlikely $1 Trillion in Investment, Angering Israel Lobbies. portside.org Trump Pledges F-35s to Saudi Arabia in Return for an Unlikely $1 Trillion in Investment, Angering Israel Lobbies |
(2025-11-21). India, Taliban Set to Launch Air Cargo Link as Ties Quietly Thaw. moderndiplomacy.eu India and Afghanistan are preparing to restart air cargo services, an Indian foreign ministry official said on Friday, marking a significant but understated shift in their post-2021 relationship. The announcement came during a visit to New Delhi by Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi, who urged India to revive trade links and open cargo hubs as …
(2025-11-21). Belarus' fixed-capital investments at Br44.1bn in January-October 2025. eng.belta.by The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast is in the lead (25.1%) followed by Minsk (21.9%), Gomel Oblast (13%), Brest Oblast (12.6%), Grodno Oblast (9.7%), Vitebsk Oblast (9.1%), and Mogilev Oblast (8.5%).
(2025-11-21). ICE List Launches Wiki to Expose Enforcement Network. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Europe-based volunteer-built database links raids, agents, vehicles, and legal structures, aiming to break the cycle of official secrecy.
(2025-11-21). Strategic Cities Fall to Russian Forces in Donbass; Ukraine Denies What is Happening. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Nov 16, 2025 | The beginning of the last month of autumn for Ukraine is now marked by the fall of a number of 'fortress-cities' in the Donbass region. Today, the region's republics, Donetsk and Lugansk, consider themselves constituents of the Russian Federation. Several strategically important cities in the Donetsk Republic are now surrounded by the Russian army, becoming 'sinkholes' swallowing desperate units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | Ukraine's units are either entrenched and unable to escape, or they are being sent on reckless fools' errands seeking to ease the siege conditio…
(2025-11-21). RIP Viv Forbes: Climate Warrior, Engineer, and Thorn in the Side of the Aussie Green Revolution. wattsupwiththat.com Viv Forbes was a tireless campaigner for energy sanity.
(2025-11-21). "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline gaining momentum – former Mongolian FM. infobrics.org Erdenechuluun Luvsan shares his opinions on a major energy infrastructure project between Russia, Mongolia, and China.
(2025-11-21). Dar wraps up high-level EU engagements. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Hungary on Thursday signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend and expand educational cooperation under the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for 2026—2028, marking a major boost for academic opportunities available to Pakistani students. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó signed the agreement, which formalises continued cooperation between the two governments in providing scholarships across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. | The Stipendium Hungaricum Prog…
(2025-11-21). UPS Automation Used To Cut Jobs, Endanger Workers. popularresistance.org Arlington, TX — Plans are moving forward for UPS to automate much of the work at its Lonestar Hub. UPS has framed the automation push as "Modernization" and has favored a "Better, Not Bigger" policy which means reducing overall volume while increasing profits for the company. UPS is anticipating a 6% gain in revenue per package as a result of recent changes; however, they also expect to see a decline of 8.5% in average daily volume. They expect to achieve this by focusing less on volume and more on transporting goods that bring a higher profit per package delivered.
(2025-11-21). COP30: When the Planet Burns, the Poor Burn First. thinktank.pk 
They arrive at COP halls carrying stories that a ledger cannot hold: mothers who walk farther for clean water, fisherfolk who return with empty nets, nurses who sleep less because heat makes clinics overflow with dehydration cases. For communities across the Global South, climate change is not an abstraction — it is a daily collapse …
(2025-11-21). Police arrest Palestine Actions supporters ahead of court case. newarab.com 
Some 47 people were arrested on Thursday in London as dozens gathered outside the justice ministry brandishing banners saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action". | If they are charged and sentenced under UK terrorism laws, they could risk up to six months in…
(2025-11-21). The world needs Mr orange renaissance. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-21). 50 years after Franco's death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator's imprisoned mothers. |
(2025-11-21). CPJ supports student paper's lawsuit against Trump admin's visa, deportation policies. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-21). The world's new US$125 billion rainforest trust fund revives a 1990s idea — and shows its limits. |
(2025-11-21). The UK has praised India's digital ID system — but it's locked millions out of their legitimate benefits. |
(2025-11-21). The Global Majority Have Answers to the Inequality Crisis. G20 Leaders Must Listen. inequality.org
(2025-11-21). First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare. |
(2025-11-21). Huckabee Welcomed Man Imprisoned for 30 Years for Spying for Israel Into Embassy. scheerpost.com
(2025-11-21). Farmers — long Trump backers — bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies. |
(2025-11-21). Vice President Dick Cheney's life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine. |
(2025-11-21). populations of Global South countries require initiatives aimed at reducing inequality. tehrantimes.com
(2025-11-21). Army chief scares pants off the military industrial complex. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-11-21). The Dayton Peace Accords at 30: An ugly peace that has prevented a return to war over Bosnia. |
(2025-11-21). Psychology can change the way food tastes — here's how to use it to make the most of your meals. |
(2025-11-21). Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature's super water cleaners. |
(2025-11-21). Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn't enough to address America's obesity problem — here's why. |
(2025-11-21). Academics analyze social dimensions of Resistance in Tehran conference. tehrantimes.com
(2025-11-21). Orthodox Judaism is making space for women's religious leadership — even without traditional ordination. |
(2025-11-21). How Employers and Labor Groups Are Trying to Protect Workers From ICE. scheerpost.com
(2025-11-21). Nothing much comes of nothing in Belvoir's new version of King Lear. |
(2025-11-21). Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars. |
(2025-11-21). Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations ‚àí attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work. |
(2025-11-21). CPJ, partners warn of press freedom violations ahead of Honduras election. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-21). Israeli journalist faces threats after reporting alleged sexual abuse of prisoner. CPJ Staff
(2025-11-21). Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price. Will other states follow? |
(2025-11-21). Australia is about to ban under-16s from social media. Here's what kids can do right now to prepare. |
(2025-11-21). Violence against women and children is deeply connected. Three ways to break the patterns. |
(2025-11-21). WaPo Defends Data Centers—With Few Disclosures That Amazon Depends on Them. scheerpost.com
(2025-11-21). Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families. |
(2025-11-21). Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent. |
(2025-11-21). The cartels' issue exhibits the success of the U.S. in shaping the Ibero-American left. strategic-culture.su
(2025-11-21). Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search. |
(2025-11-21). Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines. |
(2025-11-21). College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows — but the mental health crisis is far from over. |
(2025-11-21). Engineered microbes could tackle climate change — if we ensure it's done safely. |
(2025-11-21). Philadelphia leaders connect with transit advocates after long-awaited budget didn't include funding for SEPTA. whyy.org
(2025-11-21). Contribuir, con el aporte de todos, a la implementación del Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía. cubadebate.cu Durante el riguroso y fructífero debate sobre este tema, Díaz-Canel destacó la importancia de esta consulta popular como un ejercicio participativo y aportador, de construcción colectiva.
(2025-11-21). Voces de la Frontera: Preparation Resources to Advocate for Immigrant Communities in Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-21). Cachorros defienden a batazos el liderato en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros continuaron defendiendo su puesto de honor de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol al vencer hoy por segunda jornada consecutiva a las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba sobre la grama del Calixto García. Su más cercano perseguidor, Industriales, fue desplazado en el segundo escalón de la tabla por los Leñadores de Las Tunas.
(2025-11-21). USA contro Cina: stabilizzare la rivalità. strategic-culture.su L'esperienza della Guerra Fredda suggerisce che è possibile stabilizzare anche un'intensa rivalità se entrambe le parti percepiscono tale processo come importante o vitale per interessi più ampi. | Segue nostro Rivalità | Il nemico numero uno degli Stati Uniti d'America sotto la presidenza repubblicana di Donald Trump è senza dubbio la Cina. | La rivalità geopolitica tra gli Stati Uniti e la Repubblica Popolare Cinese si articola su pia…
(2025-11-21). Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona can return to the top of La Liga on goal difference if they beat Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou.
(2025-11-21). USA contro Cina: stabilizzare la rivalità. strategic-culture.su L'esperienza della Guerra Fredda suggerisce che è possibile stabilizzare anche un'intensa rivalità se entrambe le parti percepiscono tale processo come importante o vitale per interessi più ampi. | Segue nostro Rivalità | Il nemico numero uno degli Stati Uniti d'America sotto la presidenza repubblicana di Donald Trump è senza dubbio la Cina. | La rivalità geopolitica tra gli Stati Uniti e la Repubblica Popolare Cinese si articola su pia…
(2025-11-21). In Tunisia, a church procession blends faith, nostalgia and migration. aljazeera.com The Virgin Mary procession in La Goulette unites diverse communities, reviving the memory of a historic Sicilian past.
(2025-11-21). Barca hoping Camp Nou return can spark Liga title defence. tribune.com.pk 
Finally reopening Camp Nou is cause to celebrate for Barcelona but coach Hansi Flick will only be happy if they inaugurate their rebuilt stadium by kickstarting their La Liga title defence on Saturday. | The Catalan giants host Athletic Bilbao while trailing Real Madrid by three points after an inconsistent start to the campaign, below the level they were as they claimed a domestic treble last season. | With three international breaks disrupting the opening months, now Flick has the chance to knuckle down and find solutions to Barca's problems. | They have shipped 15 goals, more than nine of the 10 teams benea…
(2025-11-21). Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian bids farewell at 15th National Games. ecns.cn Chinese legendary sprinter Su Bingtian bade farewell to professional competition after he concluded his swansong in the 4x100m relay with Guangdong team at the 15th National Games on Thursday in Guangzhou.