reuters.com (2025-11-17). Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflictNov 18 (Reuters) – Hamas rejected the United Nations Security Council passing a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan, saying it fails to meet Palestinians' rights and demands and seeks to impose an international trusteeship on the enclave that Palestinians and resistance factions oppose. | "Assigning the international force with tasks and roles inside the Gaza Strip, including disarming the resistance, strips it of its neutrality, and turns it into a party to the conflict in favor of the occupation," the group added.
(2025-11-17). Israel's Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN recognises Palestine. aljazeera.com Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded targeted assassinations of Palestinian Authority officials.
(2025-11-17). Here we go again — Venezuela suddenly a 'chemical weapons threat' to the US. infobrics.org It doesn't matter whether things make any sense as long as the war junkies in Washington DC get their dose of death and destruction. Whether it's WMDs, terrorism, autocracy or any other pretext you can imagine, the US-led political West is determined to continue its aggression against the entire world.
(2025-11-17). Activists Mobilize Across The Americas To Demand 'Hands Off Venezuela'. popularresistance.org The US military has extrajudicially killed 80 people in 20 strikes that have destroyed 21 boats, in aerial strikes off the coast of Venezuela. With outrage in response to these murders and significant U.S. military buildup near Venezuela, an urgent and coordinated week of action for Venezuela from November 15-23 started yesterday, with over 50 actions across the US and a growing international response. The demonstrations, organized by over 35 organizations forming a rapid response network, are demanding no war on Venezuela, the withdrawal of the U.S. military from the Caribbean, and the establishment of a "Zone o…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains. sanews.gov.za Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent. | In a statement, the department said large parts of Gauteng have already been affected by flash floods due to the current heavy rainfall. | Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid walking, driving or attempting to cross bridges in areas with high water levels or heavy water current. | "A…
(2025-11-17). Arrest warrant for Shi Yongxin approved by prosecutors. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the renowned Shaolin Temple, has been approved for arrest by prosecutors.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). "Trump providing legitimacy to Al Sharaa" uwidata.com The visit of Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa to Washington and his meeting with US President Donald Trump caused great interest globally. It was the first visit of a Syrian Head of State to Washington since decades, brought about some agreements and indications of a major turning point in Middle Eastern politics. We spoke about …
(2025-11-17). UK enforces new law to tackle AI child abuse images. ummid.com United Kingdom (UK) has introduced a new law to combat rising abuse of children using their AI generated images.
(2025-11-17). How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares. whyy.org How do our dreams connect to health, and how could "dream engineering" help people get over nightmares? Researcher Michelle Carr writes about that in her new book "Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind." We talk with Carr about why we dream, the benefits of lucid dreaming, and what she's learning about our ability to "engineer" our dreams.
(2025-11-17). Former China Merchants Group official under investigation. ecns.cn Li Baian, former deputy general manager of China Merchants Group Limited, is suspected of serious violations of Party disciplines and national laws and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, according to a statement issued by the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission on Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2025-11-17). Support Starbucks Workers on Strike in Over 40 Cities And Growing! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser More than 1,000 baristas in over 40 cities launched an open-ended unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, with Red Cup rallies in 17 cities fueling the energy on the ground. Baristas are risking it all, standing up to this multi-billion-dollar corporation to fight for an end to union busting …
(2025-11-17). VP Aref departs for Russia to attend SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President left Tehran for Moscow on Monday morning to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2025-11-17). Belarus ready to offer goods, services to Russia's Rostov Oblast on excellent terms. eng.belta.by "We are ready to go there and offer terms that are better than those foreigners offer. It is up to you. We have made the decision and we will act in this direction," the Belarusian leader said.
(2025-11-17). Beijing cautions tourists over Japan travel risks. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Sunday urged Chinese tourists to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being and advised those already there to closely monitor local security conditions.
(2025-11-17). Beijing hit by freezing wind. ecns.cn Visitors walk in freezing wind at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025.Visitors take photos of the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Nov 16, 2025. [Photo by Jiang Dong/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-17). 43rd Fajr International Film Festival poster unveiled. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Chinese emergency humanitarian supplies arrive in Cuba. ecns.cn (ECNS) — A shipment of emergency humanitarian supplies donated by China arrived in Havana on Sunday night. Aracelys Cardoso, vice minister of Cuba's Ministry of Domestic Trade, Deborah Rivas, vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Chinese Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin attended the handover ceremony. | Cardoso expressed gratitude for the assistance and China's long-term support. She said the supplies will improve living conditions for disaster-affected residents and support Cuba's post-disaster reconstruction efforts. China's gesture once again demonstrates its consistent support for…
(2025-11-17). Epstein survivors push for release of files in powerful new video. thecanary.co Women who survived abuse by Jeffrey Epstein have come together to push the US Congress to release the files on the sex trafficker. Epstein survivors speak out again In the powerful new film by World Without Exploitation, survivors hold up photos of themselves at the age they were when they first met Epstein. In the […] | By
(2025-11-17). Climate sham: China has to get real, quit coal and pay up. asiatimes.com 
When Brazil launched its Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), hopes were high that China, the world's second-largest economy, would step up as a key backer. Instead, Beijing declined to contribute, citing the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities." In plain terms, China argued that developed nations should lead on climate finance, while developing countries like …
(2025-11-17). Supreme Court of Belarus reports drop in administrative offense cases. eng.belta.by "If before 2021 this figure reached 300,000-350,000 people annually, then now, according to judicial statistics, it has decreased by approximately 40%. Today, about 200,000 people per year are held administratively liable," the press service said.
(2025-11-17). Debating Trump's approach to homelessness. whyy.org The Trump administration announced significant cuts to permanent housing programs. It wants to prioritize organizations focusing on drug treatment and work initiatives.
(2025-11-17). China's Cooperation With Cuba in Energy Sector Remains Strong And Steady. orinocotribune.com The First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, attended the inauguration of the seventh photovoltaic solar park of the 120 MW project donated by the Chinese Party, Government, and people. | Guanajay, Artemisa — "China's cooperation with Cuba in the energy sector remains strong and steady, from ongoing projects, such as equipment and spare parts for distributed generation, the 5,000 photovoltaic systems for isolated homes, and the installation of other solar photovoltaic parks (PSFV) with a total capacity of 85 MW, to the next project to install…
(2025-11-17). As Detention Surges Under Trump, Organizers Build a Lasting Movement. nacla.org 
As the president pumps $45 billion into ICE over the next three years, activists and communities must balance rapid response with longer-term resistance.
(2025-11-17). Demonstrators cheer guilty verdict for former Bangladeshi PM Hasina. aljazeera.com Some of the protesters who helped to oust Sheikh Hasina from power say her death sentence is a first step to justice.
(2025-11-17). Caribbean on edge as US deploys carrier, bombers, and Nuclear submarine near Venezuela. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Off the coast of Venezuela, the US has gathered one of its biggest military forces in recent memory, suggesting that President Donald Trump's administration may be getting ready to expand its Caribbean operations. The Washington Post claims that the escalation is a result of growing hostility toward Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration. | A substantial array of naval assets, including almost a dozen warships, a special operations vessel, and a nuclear-powered attack submarine, are currently part of the U.S. presence in the area. Next week, the USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, is…
(2025-11-17). Chile's Elections: Preliminary Results Place Jeanette Jara and José Kast in a Ballotage. orinocotribune.com Preliminary results from the vote count in Chile's presidential and legislative elections, held Sunday, point to the possibility of a second round between candidates Jeanette Jara (Unity for Chile) and José Antonio Kast (Christian Democracy), which will take place on December 14 if neither candidate exceeds 50% of the total votes. | With a total of 11,198 polling stations counted, out of a total of 40,898 polling stations installed within the country and abroad, corresponding to 27.38% of all votes polling stations, Jara, the leftist candidate, leads the vote with a minimal margin over the far-right's Antonio Kas…
(2025-11-17). Released hostage Rom Braslavski says Netanyahu has not reached out since return, amid rehabilitation crowdfunding efforts. haaretz.com Israeli officials were ignoring his pleas for help, Braslavski said, while Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had not contacted him since his release. The released hostage has described the torture he faced in Gaza, and called his current situation 'way worse than PTSD'…
(2025-11-17). US Launches a Series of Airstrikes in Somalia, Civilians Reported Killed. scheerpost.com The remnants of a vcar bomb used by Alshabaab on 24th May 2014 when the attacked Somalia Parliament building. | Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / The US h…
(2025-11-17). Sir Keir Starmer Can't Afford Peace in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Guardian
(2025-11-17). Mass Protest Ripples: Philippines Rallies Against Corruption in Flood-Control Projects. devdiscourse.com In the Philippines, mass protests against corruption in flood-mitigation projects continued into a second day, drawing over 200,000 demonstrators. Organized by the Iglesia Ni Cristo church, the movement seeks to pressure the government for accountability in the wake of scandals that have dented economic growth.
(2025-11-17). KSE-100 slips 248 points as late selling wipes out early gains. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-17). Mobile judicial teams ensure justice for all. ecns.cn Judges ride on horseback to set up courtrooms on the grasslands of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, ensuring herders have access to legal services right at their doorstep.
(2025-11-17). China sees record number of railway passenger trips in Jan.-Oct. ecns.cn China's railway system handled a record-high number of passenger trips during the first 10 months of 2025, data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Israeli Strike on Southern Lebanon Village Kills School Principal. news.antiwar.com An Israeli drone strike attacked and destroyed a car in the southern Lebanese village of al-Mansouri, which is in the Tyre District. One person was killed in the attack, Mohammad Shuweikh, who according to the locals was the principal of the Mansouri Public School. The IDF, of course, insisting the public school principal was actually …
(2025-11-17). Ecuador Rejects Foreign Military Bases. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 16, 2025 | People of Ecuador 1 — Military Industrial Complex 0 | In 2007, then-President of Ecuador Rafael Correa said he wanted a military base in Miami if the United States were to continue using a military base in Ecuador. | Bye bye, U.S. bases! | More recently, however, times changed. Pressures were applied. A new Ecuadorean government expressed its willingness to do as it is told. | But there was one flaw in the new plan for the spread…
(2025-11-17). Diplomacy After The Vote: Building A Better Two-State Compact. fairobserver.com When the United Nations General Assembly voted 142—10, with 12 abstentions, in favor of a "New York Declaration" outlining a phased approach to a two-state solution on September 12, 2025, it achieved something rare: It turned long-standing diplomatic sentiment into a near-universal political moment. That majority is not just symbolic. It is both an invitation…
(2025-11-17). FAA Ends Flight Restrictions Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be lifting its restrictions on air travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. | The lack of air traffic controllers…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). K-P launches province wide measles, rubella drive. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday launched a province-wide measles and rubella vaccination campaign amid rising cases and preventable deaths, with senior government officials stressing the urgent need for public awareness and stronger health reforms. | Addressing the inaugural ceremony, K-P Health Minister Khaliqueur Rahman said that more than 13,000 measles and rubella cases were reported in the province last year, while 25 children died, calling it a matter of grave concern. | He said the government aims to bring next year's case count down to zero, but the target can only be achieved if parents fully understand…
(2025-11-17). Iran's non-oil exports to Africa doubled in H1: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that Iran's non-oil exports to Africa in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) doubled.
(2025-11-17). AJK sees power shift as PPP's Faisal Rathore replaces Anwarul Haq as PM. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday voted out Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq and picked Pakistan Peoples Party nominee Faisal Mumtaz Rathore to replace him, ending days of political manoeuvring in Muzaffarabad. | The session, presided over by Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, began with lawmakers formally tabling the no-confidence motion against Haq. The move came from Sardar Javed Ayub, Chaudhry Qasim Majeed and their colleagues, who put forward Rathore as their choice for the top job. | When the voting began, Rathore sailed through with 36 votes, while only two members opposed him. Wit…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). EDB: Inflation in Belarus slows for third consecutive month. eng.belta.by Core inflation, which reflects persistent price pressures, slowed to 7.1% in October year-on-year (from 7.5% in September), indicating a weakening of overall inflationary pressure, EDB analysts noted.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Republic campaign reignited by evidence of royal involvement in Whitlam sacking. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). Russia claims fresh advances in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
The Russian army said Sunday it had captured two more villages in Ukraine's south, where it has advanced in recent days as Kyiv scrambles to hold on to Pokrovsk further east. | Exhausted and outnumbered Ukrainian troops are struggling to fend off a larger Russian army as Moscow's full-scale offensive nears its fourth winter. | The Russian defence ministry announced the capture of two villages, Mala Tokmachka and Rivnopillia, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. | Mala Tokmachka is south-east of Zaporizhzhia city, and its capture endangers the nearby hub of Orikhiv. | Rivnopillia is in eastern Zaporizhzhia, whe…
(2025-11-17). Mass Protests in Manila Demand Accountability for Infrastructure Corruption. devdiscourse.com Thousands gathered again in Manila streets, calling for accountability in flood-mitigation corruption allegedly implicating key officials and contractors.
(2025-11-17). UN Security Council set to vote on Trump's Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
The UN Security Council will vote on Monday on whether to give international backing to Donald Trump's On the ground on Gaza on Sunday, at least four Palestinians were killed in a new Israeli violation of the ceasefire. | Members of the Security Council have for the past 10 days been negotiating on the text of the resolution, which would endorse the Trump administration'
(2025-11-17). Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure. aljazeera.com Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.
(2025-11-17). Universities Said Black Lives Mattered In 2020. Texas Just Proved They Didn't Mean It. newsone.com 
Source: Wesley Hitt / Getty | This week, the Texas A&M University System exposed itself when it made a move so sweeping and authoritarian that it instantly shattered whatever remained of the myth that American universities are committed to racial justice. | With a unanimous vote, the
(2025-11-17). Two missing after mudslides rip through northern Italy. aljazeera.com Firefighters are searching for two people missing after a mudslide hit a home overnight in Brazzano di Cormons, Italy.
(2025-11-17). Accomplice of Delhi 'bomber' arrested. tribune.com.pk 
Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi earlier this week was an attack carried out by a "suicide bomber", announcing the arrest of an accomplice. | The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country's counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the alleged attacker and the second suspect were both from Indian-administered Kashmir, where police have carried out sweeping raids in recent days. Announcing "a breakthrough" in the investigation, the NIA said in a statement it had arrested Amir Rashid Ali, "in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered". | He had "cons…
(2025-11-17). Israeli strike kills school principal in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Lebanon's Ministry of Health said in a statement that "the Israeli enemy's airstrike on a car in the town of Mansouri in the Tyre district led to the martyrdom of a citizen". | The Nati…
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Tunisia: Arbitrary suspension of ATFD and FTDES Freedom of association under attack. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), meeting in Bogotá for its 42nd Congress alongside its member organisations, expresses its strongest indignation at the arbitrary suspension of two emblematic Tunisian civil society organisations: the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) and the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES).
Paris, 30 October 2025. These decisions, taken without any solid legal basis or respect for due process, mark yet another (…) | – |
(2025-11-17). German chancellor calls for EU to become a full-fledged European defence union. tribune.com.pk 
Amid growing international security challenges, the European Union must transform into a European defense union, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday. | Speaking at a business summit sponsored by major daily Suddeutsche Zeitung, Merz said Europeans must take new steps in response to the war in Ukraine, shifts in Euro-Atlantic relations, and China's increasingly aggressive posture. | "We can no longer rely on the US to defend us, on China to supply us with raw materials, or on Russia to eventually return to the path of peace. The world is changing, and Europe must respond," Merz said. | "It's a neces…
(2025-11-17). Aussie Green Senators Grill News Corp Boss about the Great Climate Denial Conspiracy. wattsupwiththat.com "… We are part of a debate machine maybe, but not a denial machine. …"
(2025-11-17). Chinese scientists discover lunar rust, revealing new oxidation process on the moon. ecns.cn This addresses a long-standing mystery about the moon's magnetic features, as these intermediate products of the impact-induced oxidation could have retained magnetic properties from ancient impact events.
(2025-11-17). Ocean Rises, Science Sinks. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach Ever wondered how a tiny rise in sea level—let's say, the aquatic equivalent of topping up your birdbath—might be responsible for frigid winters rampaging through…
(2025-11-17). Iran bags 4 gold medals in Wushu in ISG in Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). BRICS+ Nations Push for Ethical AI as the New Frontier of Global Power. infobrics.org For centuries, power was measured in armies, land, and gold. Today, it is measured in algorithms. Artificial intelligence is no longer just about chatbots or robotics; it has become the invisible hand guiding economies, shaping diplomacy, and redefining who leads and who follows on the world stage…
(2025-11-17). From Carpenter to Ashes Hero: Brendan Doggett's Unforeseen Cricket Journey. devdiscourse.com Brendan Doggett, a qualified carpenter and seasoned domestic cricketer, is preparing for a landmark test debut in the prestigious Ashes series. The 31-year-old's journey from the building sites of Toowoomba to the cricket pitch reflects a tale of perseverance.
(2025-11-17). China's neutron instrument for microscopic structure and dynamics observation passes acceptance review. ecns.cn China's first high-energy direct-geometry inelastic neutron-scattering time-of-flight spectrometer, an instrument used to observe the structural and dynamic properties of matter at the microscopic level, has passed its official acceptance review, according to its developer, Sun Yat-sen University, on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Tens of Thousands Join Indigenous-Led Protest at COP30 Demanding Urgent Action. truthout.org To kick off our week of coverage from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, we play video of a major protest that took place Saturday, when tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the host city Belém to demand urgent climate action. The Indigenous-led action was the first major climate protest at a United Nations climate conference since 2021; protests were banned by Egypt… |
(2025-11-17). Israel destroys Gaza's historical palace, with over 20,000 artifacts looted. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's historical and cultural heritage has not been spared Israeli bombardment during Tel Aviv's two-year war, with over 20,000 rare artifacts spanning from prehistoric eras to the Ottoman period missing and looted. | "The Israeli army has systematically and extensively destroyed Gaza's archaeological sites as part of a policy aimed at erasing Palestinian identity," Ismail al-Thawabteh, head of Gaza's Government Media Office, told Anadolu on Monday. | Also Read: Pakistan, Jordan to coordinate on Gaza peace plan | According to official data, Israeli forces fully or partially destroyed more than 316 archaeologi…
(2025-11-17). Court Filing Exposes 9/11 Coverup. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Substack This year's anniversary of 9/11 passed without mainstream mention. Almost two-and-a-half decades on, the media appears to have lost all interest in that fateful, world-changing day. This is despite the April 2023 release of a bombshell court filing by the Office of Military Commissions, which concluded at least two of the alleged …
(2025-11-17). UK's sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees? aljazeera.com Britain to announce proposals on asylum with refugees facing longer waits and possible return to their countries.
(2025-11-17). In rare move, IDF demolishing West Bank outpost; Settler leaders call for mass demonstration. haaretz.com Despite the IDF claiming the move was motivated by security reasons, far-right Finance Minister Smotrich said the demolition would make space for thousands of new housing units for settlers. MK Limor Son Har-Melech and settler leader Daniella Weiss called to halt the demolitions…
(2025-11-17). Mandated or banned? Either way, women lose in the veil debate. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-17). Eddie Murphy's Netflix Doc Exposes Yul‚ÄØBrynner's Sexual Proposition When He Was 21. moguldom.com 
The Netflix documentary Being Eddie pulls back the curtain on the life of one of comedy's most enduring icons. In addition to revisiting his groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live and his string of box‚Äëoffice hits, the film reveals two striking, previously untold facets of Murphy's personality: a startling encounter with Hollywood legend Yul‚ÄØBrynner at a 21st‚Äëbirthday party, and …
(2025-11-17). Is Trump protecting pedophiles in the Epstein files? strategic-culture.su How much will the Republicans suffer at the ballot box if they continue to ignore the Epstein case? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-11-17). Dusting and cleaning ceremony of Imamzadeh Saleh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — The dusting and cleaning ceremony of the sacred shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh (AS) was held with the participation of a group of invited guests of the holy shrine.
(2025-11-17). Study finds significant inconsistencies in microbiome research methods. ummid.com A research led by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has found significant inconsistencies, at times false and incorrect results, in microbiome research methods used across the world.
(2025-11-17). Labour just offered unlimited cash in a privatised nuclear clean up contract. thecanary.co The Labour government has been accused of privatising profits and nationalising risks in the nuclear sector after it published a tender offering to pay unlimited sums of money for the clean-up of deliberate and accidental incidents. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the details of the 'CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and […] | By
(2025-11-17). Iran, Pakistan diplomats mull over strengthening ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) —Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is in Islamabad for the 13th round of bilateral political consultations, met on Monday with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
(2025-11-17). Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah shortlisted for top African award. tribune.com.pk 
Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. | Moroccans Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade are the contenders for the African women's player of the year title. | Currently injured, full-back Hakimi helped Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Champions League for the first time and finish runners-up to Chelsea in the final of the expanded Club World Cup. | If fit, the 27-year-old will lead hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup…
(2025-11-17). Competing for Emissions: The COP Candidate Contest. dissidentvoice.org It's so silly as to be depraved. Two countries, hardly exemplary when it comes to their environmental credentials, vying for hosting rights to an event that does more to emit greenhouse gases than it resolves to limiting them. But this is exactly what Australia and Türkiye are doing regarding the Conference of Parties (COP) for …
(2025-11-17). Chinese PLA Navy's amphibious assault ship 'Sichuan' completes first sea trial. ecns.cn China's largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, the CNS Sichuan, completed its first navigation test and returned to the shipyard dock at around 5 p.m. on Sunday after a three-day mission.
(2025-11-17). Samoan PM back home as journalist alleges assault outside his residence. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand. La'aulialemalietoa departed Apia for Auckland on a private jet just days after being sworn in as Samoa's eighth prime minister on September 16. The Samoan government had previously said he was expected to return…
(2025-11-17). Trump says U.S. will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia in defense sale opposed by Israel. haaretz.com Defense officials are concerned that the Israel Air Force will lose its air superiority in the Middle East if the United States sells the stealth jets to Saudi Arabia. The sale could potentially defy Israel's qualitative military edge, as mandated by U.S. policy…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Jalen Hurts' lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game. whyy.org The Eagles are positioned again to make a strong run at another Super Bowl — not solely on the arm of Jalen Hurts, the legs of Saquon Barkley and other marquee offensive players all NFL fans know — but on a defense that has churned out a string of masterpieces that fired them to the top of the NFC. | Get to know these names. It might come in handy around early February. | Jalen Carter. Jordan Davis. Jaelan Phillips. Nakobe Dean. | The Lions were just the latest playoff hopeful to have their best efforts derailed by Vic Fangio's crew. | Hurts scored the only touchdown in an otherwise feeble effort from…
(2025-11-17). Restoring dignity with scissors and heart: Richard Cornish brings free salon care to patients and families in crisis. whyy.org The Philadelphia hairstylist founded Restore Salon Services to offer no-cost haircuts in hospitals and health centers— creating moments of normalcy when families need it most.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Tesla Announces Plans to Remove all Chinese Parts from US-Built Vehicles. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – Tesla announced that its US-made cars will be completely free of Chinese components. | The decision is considered a historic move and a strategic shift that underscores the widening technological divide between Washington and Beijing and signals a major reshaping of the global electric vehicle industry amid all the sanctions and conflicts between the two countries. | According to The Wall Street Journal, the company has already begun replacing Chinese-made parts with components from alternative suppliers and plans to complete the transition within one to two years upcoming years. | According to experts…
(2025-11-17). Tehran hosts intl. conference on Iranology with scholars from 21 countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The inaugural international conference on Iranology was held in Tehran on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in promoting Iran's cultural and academic dialogue worldwide.
(2025-11-17). AI misuse fears grow after Anthropic reports China-linked cyber campaign. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropic has said it disrupted a "highly sophisticated" espionage operation that used its Claude artificial intelligence system to automate large parts of a global hacking campaign. The company said the attackers targeted government agencies, Big Tech firms, banks and chemical manufacturers, and succeeded in breaching a small number of organisations. | In a detailed report titled "Disrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign" the US-based firm said the attackers relied on Claude's ability to perform long sequences of tasks on its own. This allowed the system to carry out reconnaissan…
(2025-11-17). Palestine Action trial begins in London — what we know. aljazeera.com Six members of the proscribed 'terrorist' action group to be tried over attack on Israeli weapons group Elbit Systems.
(2025-11-17). "Empire Strikes Back!" Oligarchs and Values Fatigue in Latvia's Rejection of the Istanbul Convention. counterpunch.org 
(2025-11-17). Gandhinagar's Crackdown on Illegal Structures. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Gandhinagar launched a demolition drive in Sector 30, targeting at least ten illegal structures on Monday morning. The operation, which began at 5: 30 am, involved the state Roads and Buildings and Revenue departments, supported by police forces.
(2025-11-17). Govt to move 28th Amendment soon: Rana Sanaullah. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the government will soon introduce the 28th Constitutional Amendment and expressed confidence that the new amendment bill 'will secure' parliamentary approval. | Speaking to journalists in Chiniot, Sanaullah said the proposed amendment would focus on local bodies, the National Finance Commission (NFC) and health matters. He added that consultations on these subjects were ongoing. "If consensus is achieved, the government can move forward with formally presenting the 28th Amendment in the parliament," he said. | Sanaullah also…
(2025-11-17). US SOUTHCOM Announces Three New Killings in Pacific Ocean Strike. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The announcement followed a template used by the US regime to confess these illegal actions, which the United Nations has labeled as extrajudicial killings. It repeated euphemisms and the narrative of an alleged "war on drugs" to justify the operations. | So f…
(2025-11-17). Belarus, Nigeria intend to give new impetus to economic cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksandr Yakovchits met with a delegation from Nigeria's Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Umar Radda.
(2025-11-17). For those still out of the loop, here is what '6-7' means. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If you are around children or are on social media, by now, you've probably heard the phrase "6-7" uttered. | The youthful phenomenon, in which kids say "6-7" and move their open-palmed hands up and down for no apparent reason, was recently named
(2025-11-17). Bulgaria: Joint appeal for international protection for Saudi human rights defender detained for over four years. fidh.org We, the undersigned civil society organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, are gravely concerned by the imminent threat to Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman AlBakr al-Khalidi of deportation after over four years in detention from Bulgaria to Saudi Arabia, where he would be at real risk of serious human rights (…) | – |
(2025-11-17). Imperialism's essence, new mechanisms of domination and reclaiming Lenin's method of analysis: An interview with Blanca Missé (Part I). links.org.au 
Blanca Missé argues for reclaiming Lenin's method for analysing imperialism and suggests updates, particularly on understanding China and Russia's global status.
(2025-11-17). Belarus' grain harvest near 10.9m tonnes. eng.belta.by "As of 17 November, some 10,853,000 tonnes of grain, including rapeseed | and corn, were cropped in Belarus," the press service said.
(2025-11-17). 1468 names of Palestinian political prisoners from Gaza: Full list in English. samidoun.net 
On Sunday, 16 November, the Asra Media Office revealed a list of 1468 Palestinian political prisoners from the Gaza Strip imprisoned by the Zionist occupation regime, noting that this list was received by the office "within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, the exchange deal, and the exchange of information between the Palestinian resistance and …
(2025-11-17). New Ministers sworn into office. sanews.gov.za New Ministers sworn into office | President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially sworn into office two newly appointed members of the National Executive at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, on Monday. ⚪ In a light-hearted and historic moment, the President opened the ceremony by noting the presence of a young guest. | "This indeed is a very special swearing in of the Minister and a Deputy Minister, not so much because of that, because of that little baby in attendance. It is the very first time we swear in people and there is a little baby in attendance," the President said. ⚪ Willem Abraham Step…
(2025-11-17). Egypt: Families of exiled journalists, activists and human rights defenders held hostage by the authorities through punishment by proxy. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express their deep concern over the escalating pattern of "punishment by proxy" employed by the Egyptian authorities, which has only intensified in recent months. This years-long practice involves targeting relatives inside Egypt of activists, writers, and (…) | – |
(2025-11-17). Coop. within SCO benefits peace, friendship on Intl. stage. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said the potentials that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) offers will increase peace, tranquility, and friendship in the international community.
(2025-11-17). Rising Hamas popularity in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Despite over two years of U.S.-backed genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip, American media reports Hamas has seen its popularity increase.
(2025-11-17). US Supreme Court to weigh 'metering' of asylum claims at US-Mexico border. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.
(2025-11-17). Witness in major corruption probe of largest labor union dies by suicide. haaretz.com The contractor, who was not a suspect, had overseen work at the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David and his wife, central figures in a sweeping corruption probe. Police raided the labor union's headquarters two weeks ago, arresting dozens of suspects…
(2025-11-17). Russia Doubles Diamond Shipments to India. infobrics.org Russia significantly increased its diamond exports to India in August, according to statistics from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
(2025-11-17). Family of Four Captured as Israeli Troops Raid Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to launch incursions into Syria's Quneitra Governorate, with forces entering and setting up temporary checkpoints in a number of area, and others raiding towns and villages to harass locals. One of the operations Sunday saw Israeli troops capture four members of the same Syrian family. The IDF has not addressed the operation, …
(2025-11-17). Gaza floods worsen as UN prepares to vote on international force. newarab.com 
Flooding The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned that 13,000 families in Gaza, whose homes were destroyed during two years of sustained Israeli bombardment, are now enduring bitterly cold temperatures and flooding in severely inadequate makeshift shelters. | According to UN…
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Dhahan Prize awards $51,000 CAD to the best in Punjabi fiction for 2025. tribune.com.pk 
The world's leading award for Punjabi fiction announced its 12th annual winner on Wednesday, naming Balbir Parwana of Jalandhar, India, for his novel In the Time of Unrest. He received a $25,000 award. | Balbir Parwana, Dhahan Prize winner (2025) | Two finalists, Mudassar Bashir from Lahore and Bhagwant Rasulpuri from Jalandhar received $10,000 each. Bashir was recognised for his novel Precarious Shelter and Rasulpuri for his short story collection Delivery Man. | Mudassar Bashir and Bhagwant Rasulpuri, Dhahan Prize Finalists (2025) | An additional $6,000 was awarded for transliteration of the winning books in…
(2025-11-17). 50 Year Mortgages: What Bill Pulte Does When He Isn't Reviewing Mortgages of Trump's Enemies. counterpunch.org 
The person heading the Federal Housing Financial Authority (FHFA), the agency overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, usually doesn't get much attention. That's not the case with the current director, Bill Pulte. Pulte has been in the news constantly. It seems that he views his job as running through mortgage applications to see if he
(2025-11-17). Europe on path to discrediting the IAEA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Ahead of the IAEA Board meeting in Vienna, Britain, Germany, and France plan a resolution on Iran's nuclear program despite lacking a legal ground and Tehran's ongoing cooperation, raising fears of political bias.
(2025-11-17). Japan's railgun locked and loaded to kill China's hypersonics. asiatimes.com 
By punching real holes in a target ship with a weapon the US shelved, Japan's prototype railgun is turning hypersonic gunfire into a cheap, hard-to-stop answer to China's missile and drone swarms — and hinting at a gun-driven comeback in surface warfare. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Japan's Acquisition Technology & Logistics …
(2025-11-17). KU announces 2026 evening programme admission schedule. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Karachi has announced the commencement of online admissions for evening programme for the academic session 2026. As per schedule the university is offering admissions into BS, diploma, and certificate courses. Prospective candidates can fill and submit their admission forms online and upload scanned copies of required documents through the online admissions portal until November 28, 2025. | Admissions for the BS four-year programmes are open in a wide range of disciplines, including actuarial sciences and risk management, agriculture, chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical technology, physics…
(2025-11-17). NHS ad refers to billionaires as 'parasites'. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A satirical NHS ad launched by human rights activists under the name "Everyone Hates Elon" has gone viral on social media after referring to billionaires as "parasites" alongside worms and ticks. Featuring popular billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, the fake ad described them as "economic parasites" that can be "removed with wealth tax." Videos and photos of the fake NHS ad flooded social media, garnering a wide variety of reactions from British netizens. Everyone Hates Elon's official Instagram account shared a photo of the ad, tagged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and ca…
(2025-11-17). Iran struggles with harshest drought in over half a century. newarab.com 
At 4: 30 a.m., Ali checks his kitchen tap before getting ready for work—a ritual he never needed until this year. The water pressure is so low it barely trickles, not enough to wash his face properly. | "My job is physical and difficult," says the 51-year-old janitor who works for a company in north Tehran. "I used to wake up early to shower, so I wouldn't have an unpleasant odour. But these days, that's practically impossible. Often, during the hours I'm home, the water is either cut off or the pressure is too low to take a shower." | Ali takes public transport to work. "On days I go without showering, I ca…
(2025-11-17). Michael Grele Testimony on NSPM7: Militarism Abroad Breeds Repression At Home. fightbackbetter.com This
(2025-11-17). The White House Welcomes a 'Former' Terrorist? scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible | By Glenn Greenwald / ⚪ Please share this story and help us grow our network!: ⚪ Editor's Note: At a moment when…
(2025-11-17). A Trump offer that Putin cannot refuse. responsiblestatecraft.org Along Ukraine's eastern frontline, the question is not if Russia will gain
(2025-11-17). China ready to take tougher steps over Takaichi remarks. ecns.cn The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a reminder on the same day, also advising Chinese tourists to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being.Beijing also stressed that the Taiwan question lies at the core of China's core interests, and it is purely an internal matter that brooks no external interference.
(2025-11-17). Bennett Zurofsky Esq: Testifies "Extend Protections" to include NSPM7 @ Nov 12 Hearing Outside FBI HQ Newark. fightbackbetter.com And the main things that we can do to fight it in addition to getting the attention of our public…
(2025-11-17). Germany Urges Fair Trade Competition in Dialogue with China. devdiscourse.com German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, speaking at the China-Germany Financial Dialogue in Beijing, highlighted the necessity for fair competition in trade with China, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between the two nations.
(2025-11-17). Pennsylvanians are scrambling to afford Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes after no subsidy deal in Congress. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the past year, Lily McCausland has taken full advantage of having a health insurance plan that costs her $0 a month in premium payments, "which felt like winning the lottery." | The 29-year-old lives in Philadelphia, where she works full time at a small printing company. Her job doesn't have to offer health benefits. Last year, she was able to sign up for insurance through
(2025-11-17). At least 18 dead in Indonesia as heavy rains spark landslides in Central Java. tribune.com.pk 
Rain-triggered landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java province last week have killed at least 18 people, authorities said on Monday, with search operations still underway. | A landslide in the city of Cilacap buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, the disaster mitigation agency said. Search and rescue efforts have been difficult as victims were buried 3 to 8 metres (10 to 25 feet) deep. | The Cilacap landslide has killed at least 16 people, with seven still missing, said M. Abdullah, chief of the local search and rescue division. Excavators were deployed to dig through debris, footage from…
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko: Belarus will discuss new NPP project with Russia. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the construction of a new nuclear power | plant had been discussed with the Russian partner Rosatom state | corporation.
(2025-11-17). Olympic champion Fan retains table tennis men's title at China's National Games. ecns.cn Fan Zhendong of Shanghai competes with Lin Shidong of Hainan during the men's singles final match of table tennis at China's 15th National Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 16, 2025.
(2025-11-17). Belarus fully prepared to reopen border with Poland. eng.belta.by The Belarusian side is ready to operate at border checkpoints with Poland, with advance registration in the electronic queue continuing.
(2025-11-17). Klay Thompson Checks Patrick Beverly And Jason Williams Over Crude Megan Thee Stallion Comments. newsone.com 
Source: Raymond Hall / Getty | The bar for manhood in 2025 is seemingly parked in hell, and two former NBA players decided to grab their proverbial shovels and dig it a little deeper. | Last week, on the
(2025-11-17). What Genocide Looks Like When Silicon Valley Writes The Brochure. popularresistance.org It's being called the GREAT Trust. A glossy plan for Gaza's "redevelopment" that includes solar plants, hospitals and an Elon Musk-branded "Smart Manufacturing Zone." But, as analysts have suggested, it only works if the people of Gaza are gone. | The slides leaked over a month ago to the Washington Post spell out the game plan: Gazans will be forced to choose between dubious and iniquitous "voluntary" mass relocation or "temporary housing," while and billionaires get their branded tech playground built on ashes and bones. This is…
(2025-11-17). South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line. aljazeera.com Seoul calls for inter-Korean military negotiations to prevent accidental clashes and ease tensions with Pyongyang.
(2025-11-17). Iranian Para shot putter Khosravi collects gold: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Para shot putter Yasin Khosravi won a gold medal in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
(2025-11-17). Shaping the Future: SRMIST Celebrates Digital-First Graduates. devdiscourse.com In a ceremony that merged tradition with innovation, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) celebrated its graduates, emphasizing the success of its digital learning programs. Vice Chancellor Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan applauded the graduates, who balanced personal and professional commitments with their studies, embodying the future of education.
(2025-11-17). US Escalates Caribbean Destabilization With 20th Strike. popularresistance.org The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced a new "lethal kinetic strike" against a small boat in the Caribbean, the 20th of its kind to date. Although the announcement was made on Friday, November 14, it reportedly occurred on November 10, four days earlier. These "strikes" have been labeled as extrajudicial execution by the United Nations, | "At the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization," reads the statement accompanying the video of the strike that the SOUTHCOM posted on social m…
(2025-11-17). Iranian, Russian FMs discuss regional issues, IAEA on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Monday to discuss the regional issues as well as developments in IAEA's Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.
(2025-11-17). International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture 2025 opens at Jamia Millia. ummid.com The 7th International Conference on Islamic Arts & Architecture (ICIAA 2025), organized by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, commenced on the 11th of November, 2025 marking the National Education Day.
(2025-11-17). ABC News advances its alliance with Murdoch's Sky News. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-17). Women's handball beat Maldives: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's handball team defeated the Maldives 49-13 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
(2025-11-17). Entrepreneurship Week kicks off in Belarus. eng.belta.by The focus of the first day is young people. The 2nd National Youth Analytical Forum will be held at the National Children's Technopark and will be co-located with a ceremony to honor the winners of the Support of Youth Initiative' competition.
(2025-11-17). Germany To Lift Partial Suspension of Weapons Exports to Israel. news.antiwar.com Germany said on Monday that it would lift a partial suspension on arms exports to Israel that it imposed back in August on weapons that could be used in Gaza. German government spokesman Sebastian Hille said Berlin would revert to its previous policy starting on November 24. "The government will, as a general rule, revert …
(2025-11-17). Germany to resume arms exports to Israel from Nov. 24. newarab.com 
(2025-11-17). Red-billed gulls gather at Yitong River in Changchun. ecns.cn A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province.A flock of red-billed gulls gathers near the Yitong River in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Luo Hao/For chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-11-17). Germany to lift partial arms embargo on Israel, citing of Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com In early August, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suspended arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, hours after the Israeli government decided to expand its military offensive in the enclave. Germany is said to provide roughly 33 percent of Israel's arms imports…
(2025-11-17). Israeli court extends detention of autistic Jaffa boy who was sexually assaulted in prison. haaretz.com Mother of defendant, a 14-year-old who is charged with security offenses, says that her son is 'being presented as a terrorist, but he is a sick and helpless child'…
(2025-11-17). FCC issues first cause list. tribune.com.pk 
The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued its first cause list, formally kicking off the judicial proceedings under the newly-created apex judicial forum. | Three benches of the FCC will begin hearing cases this week. Chief Justice FCC Justice Aminuddin Khan is set to start hearing cases from Monday (today), while Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi will also commence proceedings. | A separate two-member bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice KK Agha will likewise begin hearing cases from today. It is worth noting that on Friday, CJ Aminuddin Khan issued his first major administrativ…
(2025-11-17). Ur-Caesarism: The Left keeps calling Trump a fascist — they're missing the point. strategic-culture.su The new left cannot see Napoleon or Caesar as progressive, as Parenti or Gramsci did. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump's ICE…
(2025-11-17). Teamsters Highlight Renewed Militancy At 50th Annual TDU Convention. popularresistance.org At the 50th annual Teamsters for a Democratic Union convention, 550 Teamsters talked about building power in their workplaces, from UPS barns to school bus yards to the San Diego Zoo. They swapped tips on running for local union office and debated TDU's strategic priorities. | A major theme at the convention, held in Chicago November 7-9, was the union's renewed militancy. Teamsters elected Sean O'Brien in 2021 to head the 1.3-million member union; the TDU-backed O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate ran under the slogan "new leadership and a new direction."
(2025-11-17). Karachi Cantt Station gets makeover as PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgrades. tribune.com.pk 
One of Pakistan's busiest railway stations has just been given the kind of facelift passengers have been waiting for. Karachi Cantt Station — the heart of the city's rail network — has been upgraded with a fresh set of modern, passenger-friendly facilities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugrated them on Monday. | Walk into the station now and the changes are hard to miss. Two new CIP lounges and three bright, spacious waiting halls have been added to make travel a little less stressful, while executive-level washrooms aim to bring some much-needed comfort to long-distance journeys. Four newly…
(2025-11-17). Ellen Brown: Why New York City Needs a Public Bank. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost "We will build a city-owned bank — not to serve shareholders, but to serve you. A bank that invests in housing, in transit, in climate resilience. A bank that puts our money to work for our people."— Zohran Mamdani, Victory Speech, Nov. 4, 2025 New York City has …
(2025-11-17). FEZ Minsk exports 80% of output. eng.belta.by According to him, over 30,000 jobs have been created since the FEZ began its operations.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Armenian Iranologist says media distort image of Iran's treatment of Armenian heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Armenian expert on Iran said on Sunday that Armenian cultural heritage has been preserved and respected in Iran, but inaccurate media coverage has led to a distorted image of the country.
(2025-11-17). Historic cross-boundary marathon course marks a milestone for National Games. ecns.cn Zhang, the women's marathon gold medalist, said the competition provided athletes from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao with the opportunity to come together.
(2025-11-17). Justice Jackson Goes 'Her Own Way' in SNAP Fight. portside.org Justice Jackson Goes 'Her Own Way' in SNAP Fight |
(2025-11-17). Standoff at COP31: Australia vs Turkey for Climate Summit Hosting. devdiscourse.com The diplomatic tug-of-war between Australia and Turkey over hosting the COP31 climate summit intensified, with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphatically stating that co-hosting the event is not an option under United Nations rules.
(2025-11-17). China must unleash capital market's power to fuel growth. ecns.cn The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for National Economic and Social Development places the capital market at a level of importance never seen before. The 2023 Central Financial Work Conference defined the capital markets as the hub of a modern economic and financial system, a precise and forward-looking statement that marked a major shift in how China understands and positions finance and the capital market in particular.
(2025-11-17). MBS visits White House to boost oil, security and high-tech cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-17). In rooftop solar, advocates see a 'missed opportunity' for clean energy in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story originally appeared on In Carlisle, a sleepy town in the heart of Pennsylvania Trump country, solar energy appears to have escaped the black hole of partisan politics. Or at least, that's been the experience of Carlisle Area School District superintendent Colleen Friend, who has met little resistance spearheading a project to install a solar array about the size of a football field at a local elementary school. | The project is itself the beneficiary of a political anomaly, the $25…
(2025-11-17). Tehran Contemplates 'Evacuation' As Many Cities Face Water Dilemmas. popularresistance.org I've put the word "evacuation" in the title of this piece in quotes because it's not clear where Tehran's 9.8 million people or some significant number of them would evacuate to as water supplies run dangerously low. Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has been criticized for saying out loud how bad the situation is: "If it does not rain in Tehran by December, we should ration water; if it still does not rain, we must empty Tehran." | Doubtless Iranian water authorities will force severe restrictions on Tehran's residents if the rains—which have been 82 percent below the long term averages for the past yea…
(2025-11-17). Talks for Sarakhs and Cheshmeh Soraya electric train underway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's roads minister says that the initial talks are ongoing to launch Sarakhs (in northeastern Iran)- Cheshmeh Soraya (in West Azarbaijan) electric train.
(2025-11-17). Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death. tribune.com.pk 1723532431-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(64)1723532431-0.jpg)
(2025-11-17). What is Black Tie Dinner Trump is Hosting for Mohammed bin Salman. ummid.com Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is visiting the United States of America next week and Trump has announced a grand reception, including black tie dinner, for the visiting monarch.
(2025-11-17). 42 Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Mecca—Madinah bus crash. tribune.com.pk 
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning. The accident occurred at around 1: 00am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in an area identified as Mufrihat, according to MediaOne. | üö® TRAGIC NEWS üíî | 40+ Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared DEAD after a bus—tanker COLLISION in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/z1lEgjVfY1 | — Megh Updates üö®™ (@MeghUpdates) November 17, 2025 | The bus was carrying 43 pass…
(2025-11-17). Palestinian factions reject US Gaza plan ahead of UN vote. newarab.com 
Palestinian factions have rejected a US draft resolution due to be put to a vote at the In a statement circulated by Palestinian faction offices in
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Gov. Josh Stein: Border Patrol In Charlotte Is 'Stoking Fear,' 'Not Making Us Safer. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Here's a question: Is there anyone who isn't from a deep red MAGA state like Texas, Florida, or Oklahoma who actually welcomes federal immigration agents into their state with open arms? | Are there officials from any city or state where local authorities aren't dedicated to sniffing President Donald Trump's butt as part of their daily duties, who are actually appreciative that Trump sent the feds to clear "criminal illegal aliens" out of their communities, or are literally all of them talking about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents like they're a scou…
(2025-11-17). Iran to not renounce its nuclear rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief said the assault on the country's nuclear facilities marked an unprecedented act in the history of targeting nations' scientific capabilities, reiterating that Iran will not renounce its nuclear rights.
(2025-11-17). You Will Never Send Money Digitally Without a Private Company — If the GOP Gets Its Way. theintercept.com 
Americans who want to transfer money online have options. They can go with services like Venmo and PayPal, make transfers from their personal bank, or do a transaction with stablecoins issued by cryptocurrency companies. | All those options have something in common that may not always occur to consumers: The transfers are offered by exclusively by private companies. That means users' accounts aren't stuffed with physical dollars, but rather with promises made by private companies to make the recipient whole. | Unlike with cash money, the system creates a middleman for every dollar spent — and an opportun…
(2025-11-17). Foreign terrorist discloses 'Fitna al-Khawarij' operations, misuse of religion. tribune.com.pk 
Shocking revelations have emerged regarding the activities of Fitna al-Khawarij, a terrorist group that allegedly misuses religion to radicalise youth against the Pakistan Army. | The alleged video confession was aired live by state broadcaster PTV News, then picked up by private news media channels. | Alleged foreign militant, identified as Ehsanullah, son of Abdul Janan from the Mehsud tribe, disclosed that he supported commanders Badri, Mushtaq, Grenade, and Islamuddin for three years. He revealed that Fitna al-Khawarij manipulated young people to carry out terrorist attacks, including assaults on police st…
(2025-11-17). SA has started welcoming G20 guests! sanews.gov.za SA has started welcoming G20 guests! | By Sandile Nene | With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering. | An event of this magnitude, with global implications will of course draw added scrutiny and some of this has focussed on our readiness to host the Summit. Those with a narrow lens have concentrated solely on the Summit, without realising that South Africa has already hosted 1…
(2025-11-17). Iran's deputy FM in Pakistan for political consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan.
(2025-11-17). Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists. Soran Rashid 
(2025-11-17). Rich Countries At COP30 Are Robbing The Global South. popularresistance.org UN climate conferences are primarily announcement summits. For 30 years, industrialized countries, which are primarily responsible for the climate crisis, have been promising that they will reduce greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the climate science, promote the energy transition, and combat the effects of climate change. Additional promises have also been made regarding climate financing at the UN Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summits in Copenhagen (2009) and Paris (2015). At COP30 in Brazil, governments have once again declared their intention to support developing countries with climate fundi…
(2025-11-17). 'Disturbing pattern': US judge rebukes 'missteps' in James Comey indictment. aljazeera.com Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote there was 'a reasonable basis' to question whether 'government misconduct' occurred.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Justice Rozi Khan, Arshad Hussain Shah take oath as FCC judges. tribune.com.pk 
Two judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), Justice Rozi Khan and Justice (retired) Arshad Hussain Shah, took oath on Monday. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan administered the oath during a ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court. | Judges of the Federal Court, judges of the Constitutional Court, law officers and court staff attended the ceremony. | Federal Court judges present included Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Aamer Farooq, while Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice KK Agha were also in attendance. | From the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Arbab Tahir, Ju…
(2025-11-17). Iran to respond to any new IAEA resolution. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says that Iran will respond to any new resolution adopted against it at the IAEA Board of Governors session.
(2025-11-17). occupation hates partnerships between Palestinians and Israelis, it blows their. haaretz.com Once invited to exhibit his art in Tel Aviv and Berlin, Palestinian artist Eid Hathleen now spends his days documenting settler violence and fighting a final demolition order against his house amid the slow erasure of his West Bank village, Umm al-Khair…
(2025-11-17). Antarctica's Red Flag Warning. popularresistance.org Antarctica has moved to "the front of the line" as a global warming threat that's already well beyond expectations, and it's happening fast. Based upon statements by polar scientists over the past 18 months, it warrants a Red Flag Warning, meaning higher than expected risks of catastrophic meltdown within current lifetimes. | This meets criteria for the latest international concern surrounding climate change: "When is enough, enough" for world leaders to take to heart the risks of ecosystem failures and take extraordinary, drastic, unprecedented measures in unison to hopefully head off the onset of a maniacal wor…
(2025-11-17). Israel's Ben Gvir Calls for the Killing of Palestinian Authority Officials If UN Backs Palestinian State. news.antiwar.com Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the assassination of Palestinian Authority officials and for PA President Mahmoud Abbas to be placed in solitary confinement if the UN advances the recognition of a Palestinian state. "A 'Palestinian' state of the 'invented people' who call themselves 'Palestinian' must never be established, because …
(2025-11-17). Ethiopia confirms three Marburg deaths as outbreak sparks regional alarm. aljazeera.com Health authorities isolate more than 100 contacts as deadly hemorrhagic virus detected near South Sudan border.
(2025-11-17). Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jet to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com US president signals major arms deal ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
(2025-11-17). Pakistan's double game in Afghanistan waits on reckoning. onlineopinion.com.au Pakistan hoped to regain control of the Afghan frontier. Instead, its one-time allies are turning against it.
(2025-11-17). Amid mounting MAGA revolt, Trump abruptly backs Epstein files release. tehrantimes.com In a sudden political pivot, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged House Republicans to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming "we have nothing to hide" on Truth Social—contradicting his prior opposition.
(2025-11-17). Sheikh Hasina gets death sentence: Bangladesh Tribunal convicts ex-PM for bombing civilians with… hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for alleged crimes against humanity by a special tribunal in Dhaka, following a months-long trial over her government's deadly crackdown on student-led protests in July-August 2024. Hasina, tried in absentia while in exile in India, was found guilty on five counts – including inciting and permitting murder, ordering lethal weapon use against protesters, specific killings of students, and command responsibility for mass violence.
(2025-11-17). Emergency Ban on Pig Movement as African Swine Fever Alarms Assam. devdiscourse.com The Assam government has enacted an immediate ban on the inter-district movement of live pigs following an alarming rise in African Swine Fever (ASF) cases across the state.
(2025-11-17). From bike lanes to smart signals: Karachi's traffic plan puts commuters first. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi commuters may soon notice major changes on the city's roads as the Karachi Traffic Police rolls out a series of reforms aimed at reducing accidents and improving traffic flow. | DIG Traffic Karachi Peer Muhammad Shah shared details of the initiatives at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, highlighting how technology and stricter enforcement will transform daily travel. | Smart traffic management | A central part of the plan is the Karachi Traffic Management Company (KTMC), which will oversee traffic engineering in the city. | The introduction of smart traffic signals is a major step…
(2025-11-17). The many follies of Trump's Golden Dome. asiatimes.com 
Star Wars is back in vogue with President Donald Trump's executive order to establish the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, a shield that will feature an ambitious space-based boost-phase interceptor program in addition to terrestrial systems. While admittedly the holy grail of defense against ballistic missiles, the obstacles that plagued its discontinued predecessor, "Brilliant Pebble", …
(2025-11-17). Meny Godard, killed on Oct. 7 and taken hostage, laid to rest in Israel after body returned from Gaza. haaretz.com Godard was laid to rest at Kibbutz Be'eri near the Gaza border, where he had been killed along with his wife, Ayelet, and kidnapped to Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad…
(2025-11-17). Wushu competitors win four golds: 2025 Riyadh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: police. newarab.com 
A fatal accident involving a bus filled with Indian pilgrims killed at least 45 people near "The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing," V.C. Sajjanar, police commissioner for the city of Hyderabad, where many of the Indian citizens were reported to have come from, told reporters. | "According to preliminary information, 46 people were travel…
(2025-11-17). Insights | China has vast opportunities, says former Canadian MP. ecns.cn Jim Karygiannis, former member of the House of Commons of Canada, noted during an interview that he has visited China more than 50 times. He said China offers broad development opportunities and is expected to overtake the United States to become Canada's largest trading partner.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Tehran condemns ongoing Gaza siege. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the continued killing of Palestinians and severe human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, calling the ongoing siege and destruction a continuation of genocidal policies.
(2025-11-17). England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign. tribune.com.pk 
England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday. | The Three Lions, who took maximum points from their eight games, became the first European team to win every one of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a single goal in a campaign lasting at least six matches. | AFP Sport looks at three key factors that can help Thomas Tuchel's side triumph at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico: | Tuchel's tactical acumen | After a slow start to his reign, Thomas Tuchel has gradually revitalised England over the last 11…
(2025-11-17). Nearly 100 Palestinians have died from torture, starvation in Israeli prisons since Oct. 2023. tehrantimes.com A stark report from Physicians for Human Rights—Israel (PHRI), published Monday, finds at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war on Gaza began in October 2023, with the true toll likely far higher amid mass detentions and missing detainees.
(2025-11-17). Sinner hails 'amazing' ATP Finals triumph over Alcaraz. tribune.com.pk 
Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title. | Italian Sinner was roared to a 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 victory by supporters in Turin, who watched their idol cap a landmark season in which he became the first of his countrymen to win Wimbledon. | "It's (an) amazing season… This year making four Grand Slam finals, coming here, winning here, having this big streak in end of the year, it's amazing," Sinner told reporters. | "But mostly I feel to be a better player than last…
(2025-11-17). Horrifying video: New dead body found on Mount Everest. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A new video has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), allegedly capturing a new frozen dead body on Mount Everest. Horrifying videos and images of the deceased's body flooded the platform. According to the Himalayan database, it's claimed that over 300 hikers have died trying to climb Mount Everest since records started in 1922. Out of the 300 deceased bodies, several reports claim that 200 of them are still lost under Everest's snow piles, showcasing the dangers of climbing the renowned mountain in the Himalayas.Caution: Disturbing footage below.Horrifying video: New dead body found on Mount Everest…
(2025-11-17). Antisemitism, Campus Censorship and Freedom of Expression. counterpunch.org 
Is it antisemitic to protest the State of Israel for its military occupation of Palestinian territory and its policies toward Palestinians that deny them basic political rights, including the right of self-determination? Is it discriminatory toward Jews to critique the ideology of Zionism that justifies an exclusionary Jewish ethno-state in Palestine?
(2025-11-17). Shahzeb Khanzada confronted in public, politicians, journalists condemn incident. tribune.com.pk 
Anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada was confronted in public by a man accusing him of reporting against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, a video circulating on social media shows. Khanzada, accompanied by his family, did not engage and walked away. | Several political figures and journalists condemned the incident. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb described the confrontation as unacceptable, while PPP leader and Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah urged that disagreements be expressed respectfully. MQM-P Senator Faisal Subzwari also criticised the incident. | Read: Imran called on…
(2025-11-17). Morteza Fouladi appointed as new managing director of NIDC. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) appointed Morteza Fouladi as the new managing director the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC).
(2025-11-17). Germany lifts curbs on arms exports to Israel, citing Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Berlin says Gaza has now 'stabilised' despite daily Israeli attacks and continuing restrictions on humanitarian aid.
(2025-11-17). More Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 48 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2026, compared to 32 universities in 2025.
(2025-11-17). Trump's Operation Southern Spear is a New Front in His Widescale Militarization. counterpunch.org 
In an escalation of militarism toward Latin America, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the start of Operation Southern Spear to target so-called "narco-terrorists." This comes as the United States deploys Marines, naval assets, and even the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Southern Caribbean. The primary target of this
(2025-11-17). Does 'America First' make the US weaker? aljazeera.com Former US diplomat Michael McFaul says US foreign policy is stuck between Cold War memories and 'America First.'
(2025-11-17). Changing U.S. Foreign Policy towards Africa: From Obama and Biden to Trump. globalresearch.ca Multipolarity is a move away from unipolar Western global influence, led by the United States, to two or more centers of global power.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Algeria. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that his meeting with Abdelmadjid Tebboune will help identify specific steps to further deepen Belarusian-Algerian interaction and elevate it to a new strategic level.
(2025-11-17). Indonesia drains Danantara to keep a flagging Garuda flying. asiatimes.com 
State fund Danantara's decision to inject more than 23 trillion rupiah (US$1.37 billion) into Garuda Indonesia has been framed in official statements as a forward-looking intervention meant to stabilize a national carrier and protect aviation sovereignty. The narrative is polished and familiar. Indonesia presents the move as safeguarding a strategic national asset, yet behind the …
(2025-11-17). The mothers, children suffering Israel's engineered starvation in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israa and Mohammad struggle daily to feed their five daughters, including triplets born in Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-11-17). Vance Blames Immigrants, Biden in Response to Affordability Questions. truthout.org In an interview with Fox News last week, Vice President JD Vance downplayed the significance of rising inflation and costs for consumer goods in the U.S., claiming that any price increases are not due to Trump administration policies. Unlike President Donald Trump, Vance recognized that costs were up compared to last year. But he blamed former President Joe Biden for the increases. |
(2025-11-17). Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran's history. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.
(2025-11-17). Europe is at Donald Trump's mercy. It has itself to blame. strategic-culture.su By Harrison SRETLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The European Union has failed to mount an alternative to Donald Trump. On def…
(2025-11-17). Insights | Nigeria expert: Nigeria-China cooperation can accelerate global ecological restoration. ecns.cn Jude Samuelson, Head of Environment and Climate Change at the Stakeholder Democracy Network, said that Nigeria and China have great potential to cooperate on emissions reduction and ecological restoration.
(2025-11-17). Honoring History: Walong's Past Inspires Future Tourism. devdiscourse.com In a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the 1962 Battle of Walong, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein detailed efforts to transform Walong into a prominent historical and tourist site.
(2025-11-17). Google on Christmas Island: Data Centres and Imminent Militarisation. counterpunch.org 
Google has become something of a fixture in digital infrastructure in the Pacific. In late 2023, Canberra announced a joint project with the US, Google and Vocus, an Australian digital infrastructure firm, to deliver the A$80 million South Pacific Connect initiative. The object: to link Fiji and French Polynesia to Australia and North America, with the hopeful placement of
(2025-11-17). New Cold War at America's doorstep: Trump's military buildup triggers China—Russia countermoves. infobrics.org The US Navy's arrival in the Caribbean intensifies Trump's confrontation with Venezuela, raising the specter of strikes. Meanwhile, Beijing and Moscow respond with strategic support for Caracas, underscoring the region's multipolar turn — Latin America watches a high-risk gamble unfold.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). From global 'rule-maker' to 'rogue state'. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Author The second Trump term will mark its first anniversary in just two months, and this past year has been sufficient to cause major upheavals on the global stage. Indeed, Trump's foreign policy has taken America's customary aggressive power projection even further, pushing it beyond the bounds of imperial behavior and …
(2025-11-17). Imaan terms 27th Amendment 'threat to judiciary'. tribune.com.pk 
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari has said that the recently approved 27th Amendment is aimed at creating lifetime acceptability for top positions and has further weakened an already fragile judicial structure. | Speaking at a public assembly on political rights, she argued that the amendment has raised serious concerns about judicial independence, as every judge will now face the constant threat of transfer, restricting the space for independent decision-making. | Imaan said it was essential to inform citizens about the implications of the amendment, noting that any judge who rules against the government may f…
(2025-11-17). 'US hopes to finalise rare earths deal with China this month'. tribune.com.pk 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that Washington hopes to finalize a deal with China for securing supplies of rare earths by the Thanksgiving holiday at the end of November. | Under the tentative deal reached in late October at a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea , | China is hugely dominant in the mining and processing of rare earths, which are essential for sophisticated electronic components across a range of industries including auto, electronics and defense. | "We haven't even finished the agreement, which we hope to have done by Thanksgiving," which fall…
(2025-11-17). Agricultural Offensive: How Burkina Faso Is Moving Towards Self-Sufficiency in Food Production. orinocotribune.com By Pedro Stropasolas — Nov 13, 2025 | The government of Ibrahim Traoré seeks to reduce dependence on imports in a country where 80% of the population are farmers. | Dependence on foreign aid, political instability, chronic poverty, and the effects of climate change are among the obstacles preventing Burkina Faso from achieving its longed-for food sovereignty. | Currently, about 80% of the population of the Sahelian nation is involved in agricultural activity, which accounts for a third of the GDP. Even so, the country still imports more than 200,000 tons of rice per year. | In response to this challenge,…
(2025-11-17). 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…
(2025-11-17). Benazir Shah targeted in deepfake, Information Minister vows action. tribune.com.pk 
Journalist Benazir Shah has been targeted in a deepfake video circulated by an X account, followed by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Shah condemned the incident on X, saying such attacks would not silence her. | Responding promptly, Minister Tarar called the act "totally unacceptable and highly condemnable" and said action would be taken. He added that nobody has the right to create fake videos to harass or defame journalists and clarified that he does not condone the behaviour of the account in question. | PECA, enacted in 2016, is intended to combat cybercrime, online harassment, and the spread of ill…
(2025-11-17). Yi lacquerware gets a new lease of life. ecns.cn With a paintbrush in hand, Qumu Shiwu patiently draws unique patterns on a piece of lacquerware, freehand yet with unerring precision.
(2025-11-17). Poland reopens border checkpoints with Belarus. eng.belta.by Poland has resumed operations at border checkpoints with Belarus.
(2025-11-17). Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to death. tehrantimes.com Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year, The Guardian reported.
(2025-11-17). Turkey seeks to host next COP. tribune.com.pk 
Turkey wants to host next year's UN climate change talks and is prepared to do so independently if consensus on co-presidency cannot be reached, a Turkish diplomatic source told AFP Sunday. | Australia and Turkey are locked in a stalemate over who should host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in 2026. | The host is selected by consensus, so unless Australia or Turkey withdraws its bid or the countries somehow agree to share the duty, both will miss out. | If no consensus is reached, the summit would revert to Bonn, the western German city that hosts the UN's climate secretariat. | The T…
(2025-11-17). The Great Chinese HBCU Takeover Only Exists In Trump's Brain. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Let's unpack Donald Trump's latest hallucination, shall we? | The president recently claimed that
(2025-11-17). NYC Mayor Israel trip shows how badly he misread the U.S. Jews he claims to champion. haaretz.com Adams is seeking allies to combat antisemitism, yet the Israeli leaders he embraces are more concerned with strengthening an Israeli nationalism that alienates the U.S. Jews he wants to protect…
(2025-11-17). From missiles to Intl. conference: How Iran defends itself. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — From precise June retaliatory missile strikes on Israel to Tehran's 'International Law Under Assault' conference this week, Iran has projected dual resilience: strong militarily and assertive diplomatically.
(2025-11-17). Chinese premier won't meet Japan PM at G20: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet with the Japanese prime minister on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday at a regular press conference.
(2025-11-17). Likud minister offers Shin Bet funds from equality ministry to fight crime in Arab communities. haaretz.com The Justice Ministry warned that Social Equality Minister May Golan's plan could increase crime due to slashes in programs that help people in debt in Arab communities. The education and welfare ministries also believe that the plan is harmful…
(2025-11-17). Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry's Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.
(2025-11-17). "The Data Inside Your Body" . Bio-Digital Vaccine Passports and 'On Patient Medical Record-keeping'. globalresearch.ca Did you know that the only safe medical data is data that is stored inside your own body?
(2025-11-17). Belarus calls for new Eurasian security architecture at OSCE PA meeting. eng.belta.by Today we have a chance to restore the spirit of Helsinki, not with words, but with actions. If not us, then who will preserve the OSCE as the organization for this dialogue? the Belarusian representative concluded.
(2025-11-17). Playing Without Ronaldo, Portugal Beats Armenia in WC 2026 Qualifier. ummid.com Playing without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo Sunday, Portugal defeated Armenia, and defeated in style, to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2025-11-17). Death of Arab bodega cat sets off war over driverless cars in US. newarab.com 
The hit-and-run death of a beloved Arab bodega cat in San Francisco's KitKat, a nine-year-old brown tabby cat, had been a fixture for six years at Randa's Market, a store run by immigrants from Jordan, until he was hit by a Waymo car. According to witnesses, the car didn't stop and continued on its way, even after passersby banged on the door for it to stop, leaving the cat to succumb to its wounds at the animal…
(2025-11-17). VIDEO: Fire engulfs commercial shops in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — A number of commercial shops in the Al-Talibiya area in eastern Baghdad were engulfed in a large fire.
(2025-11-17). Insights | Culture and education have no borders: Italian scholar. ecns.cn Federico Masini, Italian director of the Confucius Institute at Sapienza University of Rome, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service on Friday in Beijing that culture and education have no borders and youth exchanges should continue.
(2025-11-17). RIAC at the International Conference "Shanghai Spirit and the Power of Youth Action" russiancouncil.ru On November 14—15, 2025, the International "Shanghai Spirit and the Power of Youth Action" Conference was held in Xi'an…
(2025-11-17). Multiple Chinese departments warn citizens about travel and study in Japan amid security concerns. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese government departments issued alerts advising Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, citing a deteriorating security environment and rising risks to personal safety.
(2025-11-17). Macron and Zelensky Sign New Arms Deal. albawaba.net 
AL BAWABA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a "declaration of intent" at an airbase near Paris on Monday, paving the way for Ukraine to purchase up to 100 French Rafale fighter jets and new-generation air defense systems—an acquisition that would mark a first for Kyiv. | Macron received his Ukrainian counterpart at the Villacoublay air base, where French manufacturers presented the Ukrainian delegation—at war with Russia since 2022—with the Rafale fighter jet and its weapons systems, the new-generation SAMP/T air defense system, and several dron…
(2025-11-17). Tragedy Strikes: Factory Collapse Claims Lives at BYD Construction Site. devdiscourse.com A structural collapse at a construction project at the BYD factory in Zhengzhou has resulted in the tragic loss of three lives, as confirmed by local housing authorities on Monday. The incident took place on Saturday, highlighting alarming safety concerns in the construction industry.
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). US scholar: China's 15th Five-Year Plan a blueprint for innovation, welfare, global engagement. ecns.cn In a recent analysis of China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), Denis Simon, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute and senior lecturer at Duke University, outlined four key pillars that will define the country's strategic direction for the coming five years.
(2025-11-17). The intel scandal behind Prince Andrew's twisted Epstein exploits. thegrayzone.com In an interview with The Grayzone, author Andrew Lownie details shocking findings of his research into Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Supplied with a constant stream of young girls, Epstein — who was stunned by Andrew's "kink" — passed intel on his friend to foreign spy agencies. Lownie says further revelations threaten to "bury" the Royal Family. Prince Andrew's decades-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was "earlier, longer, and far more intimate than anyone has previously admitted," historian Andrew Lownie …
(2025-11-17). Now Loading: The Epstein Files. levernews.com 
(2025-11-17). Iranian university holds workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic University College, Ghana, have co-organized a two-day clinical workshop on 'Pediatric Critical Care Nursing' in Ghana.
(2025-11-17). Settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in West Bank after IDF evacuates Israeli outpost. haaretz.com In Umm al-Butm, settlers set fire to a building and vehicles and assaulted Palestinian women in their homes. In Jab'a, settlers also set fire to three homes, vehicles, and a caravan. 'A disaster, a disaster has happened here, all in front of the soldiers and police,' a resident said…
(2025-11-17). US military says aircraft carrier now in Caribbean. tribune.com.pk 
The US military announced on Sunday that an aircraft carrier strike group had arrived in the Caribbean, greatly expanding the presence of American forces near Venezuela. | US President Donald Trump has ordered a troop buildup in the Caribbean as part of an anti-drug trafficking initiative, but speculation has abounded that Washington may be contemplating military intervention against Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. | The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which oversees American forces in Latin America and the Caribbean, had previously said that the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group had entered its are…
(2025-11-17). Divine Rush: Begin of Lord Ayyappa's Annual Pilgrimage. devdiscourse.com Early on Monday, a large number of devotees converged at the Lord Ayyappa Temple, marking the auspicious start of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
(2025-11-17). Trump Adds EU Antifa Groups, Drug Cartels To Terror List. popularresistance.org The US government is "pursuing an unprecedented expansion" of its list of foreign terrorist organizations by adding left-wing groups in Europe and drug cartels in Latin America, The Washington Post reported on 16 November, just days after removing a former Al-Qaeda leader and hosting him at the White House. | Led by neoconservative Zionist Jews, the US government launched the so-called "War on Terror" following the 11 September 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. | After blaming Islamic extremists from Al-Qaeda for the attacks, US lawmakers passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (…
(2025-11-17). Lesufi praises improvements ahead of G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Lesufi praises improvements ahead of G20 Summit | With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach near-full capacity. | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expressed pride in the wide-ranging improvements made by provincial and municipal teams ahead of the summit. | "What they've done for the preparations, especially infrastructure, water, electricity and the beautification of the entire province, we requested departments to use their current budgets. So, there was no new money that was a…
(2025-11-17). Iran, South Korea discuss expansion of co-op in science, research, technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a meeting aimed at strengthening academic and technological ties, South Korea's Ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, met with Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Farhad Yazdandoust, on Sunday.
(2025-11-17). Ecuador's Trump-Allied President Loses Bid to Allow Return of US Military Bases. truthout.org Ecuador's voters on Sunday delivered a major blow to right-wing President Daniel Noboa by decisively rejecting the proposed return of foreign military bases to the South American country's soil — including installations run by the United States. Around two-thirds of voters opposed the measure with most ballots tallied, a result that was widely seen as a surprise. Voters also rejected a… |
(2025-11-17). Israeli drone strike in Southern Lebanon kills one. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has left one person dead.
(2025-11-17). Montana Has an Ambitious Plan to End Dark Money in Elections. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Sonali Kolhatkar / Fifteen years after a landmark Supreme Co…
(2025-11-17). BBC 'determined to fight' Trump lawsuit over Panorama documentary. aljazeera.com In a letter, BBC Chair Samir Shah argued there remains 'no basis for a defamation case' against the British broadcaster.
(2025-11-17). Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages. aljazeera.com New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory.
(2025-11-17). Welisizwe bridge to improve mobility in for eMaXesibeni community. sanews.gov.za Welisizwe bridge to improve mobility in for eMaXesibeni community | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, together with his Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, will on Tuesday hand over a Welisizwe rural bridge in the Eastern Cape. | The bridge spans the Umzimvubu River at Tebe-Tebe in eMaXesibeni, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape. | According to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, the bridge will provide safe and reliable access for residents of Welakabini and Esihlahleni, who have faced hazardous conditions, particularly during heavy rainfall. | The Minister…
(2025-11-17). Why many Bosnian genocide scholars remain silent on Gaza. aljazeera.com Their refusal to speak out undermines scholarly integrity and the field of genocide studies.
(2025-11-17). Anil Ambani's Virtual Standoff with Enforcement Directorate. devdiscourse.com Anil Ambani, the high-profile chairman of Reliance Group, has once again refused to comply with a summons from the Enforcement Directorate, opting instead for a virtual appearance in a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). His unusual request was submitted after missing the initial summons on November 14.
(2025-11-17). Policing of Palestine Action protests mapped: a chilling picture of UK-wide state repression. thecanary.co The Canary has mapped the policing response to Palestine Action demonstrations across the country — and the data has illustrated enormous disparities in the levels of repression forces have meted out against peaceful protesters. It has also exposed several instances where police have seemingly interpreted their powers in starkly different ways. The map unveils a […] | By
(2025-11-17). The Interrogation of Richard Falk: When Speaking Truth Becomes a "National Security Threat" /By Rima Najjar. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: The Interrogation of Richard Falk: When Speaking Truth Becomes a "National Security Threat" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Rima Najjar Global Research, November 17, 2025 Author's Note: I wrote this essay to show what really happened when Richard Falk and Hilal Elver were detained at the Canadian border …
(2025-11-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-17). Gauff-led holders USA to face Spain, Argentina at United Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Top seeds and two-time champions the United States, spearheaded by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, were drawn Monday alongside Spain and Argentina for their defence of the mixed-teams United Cup in Australia. | Gauff and Fritz, ranked three and six in the world respectively, begin their 2026 season in Perth at the fourth edition of the tournament from January 2-11 ahead of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park later in the month. | Spain are led by Juame Munar and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. | World number one Carlos Alcaraz has opted instead to play an exhibition match in South Korea against Jannik Sinner in prepara…
(2025-11-17). 70,000 People March In Belém For Climate Justice. popularresistance.org The streets of Belém were occupied, according to organizers, by more than 70,000 people on Saturday, November 15, for the historic Global Climate March. Unlike the official COP30 spaces, the march brought together the diversity of peoples and demands from civil society in defense of climate justice. | With the force of the motto "We are the answer", the tens of thousands of members of people's movements held signs such as "Agribusiness is fire", "There is no climate justice without popular agrarian reform" and "environmental collapse is capitalist".
(2025-11-17). 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.
(2025-11-17). Vic Kaplan of Libertarian Party Joins Call to Protect NJ from NSPM7 Harms Outside FBI Complex, Newark, Nov. 12 2025. fightbackbetter.com 
In October, less than a month before election day we heard about the NSPM7 plan to bring legal and potentially…
(2025-11-17). En Ecuador se impone el "No" en referéndum convocado por Noboa. cubadebate.cu Los primeros resultados de la consulta popular y referéndum en Ecuador, celebrados este domingo, otorgan una ventaja clara a la opción "No" en las cuatro preguntas clave impulsadas por el Gobierno del presidente Daniel Noboa. Según datos del Consejo Nacional Electoral, con más del 58% de las actas escrutadas, el "No" supera el 52% de los votos.
(2025-11-17). Holguín retoma el timón en serie beisbolera cubana. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros volvieron este domingo a mandar en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras vencer 5-3 a los Cocodrilos de Matanzas en el estadio Calixto García, en un partido de altas tensiones.Después de tres resbalones seguidos, la manada salió con hambre de victoria y acabó mordiendo fuerte.
(2025-11-17). øConsumo o demanda?: Clave para entender la crisis electroenergética en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Hoy les propongo que cuadremos de manera diferente, con un tema crítico de nuestra realidad: el consumo y la demanda en tiempos de crisis electroenergética. Para ello me acompañan en el estudio el licenciado Welner Collejo, director adjunto de la Oficina Nacional para el Contro del Uso Racional de la Energía (Onure), y el máster en Ciencias Joel García, periodista y director del periódico Trabajadores.
(2025-11-17). En Ecuador se impone el "No" en referéndum convocado por Noboa. cubadebate.cu Los primeros resultados de la consulta popular y referéndum en Ecuador, celebrados este domingo, otorgan una ventaja clara a la opción "No" en las cuatro preguntas clave impulsadas por el Gobierno del presidente Daniel Noboa. Según datos del Consejo Nacional Electoral, con más del 58% de las actas escrutadas, el "No" supera el 52% de los votos.
(2025-11-17). Jara y Kast pasan a segunda vuelta de las presidenciales en Chile (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Jeannette Jara, militante del Partido Comunista y quien representa al oficialismo, se enfrentará José Antonio Kast, del ultraderechista Partido Republicano, en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales de Chile, tras resultar ser los dos candidatos más votados en la jornada electoral de este domingo y luego de que ninguno alcanzara los votos suficientes para proclamarse ganador en primera vuelta.
(2025-11-17). Canadá pierde su estatus de eliminación por sarampión, y Estados Unidos está muy cerca. cubadebate.cu La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) notificó la semana pasada a la Agencia de Salud Pública de Canadá que el país ya no tiene el estatus de eliminación del sarampión, lo que significa que la región de América en general ha perdido esta categorización.
(2025-11-17). Jurists from 35 countries gathered in Caracas to condemn US attacks. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuela's National Assembly hosted, this Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, the first Meeting of Jurists in Defense of International Law. The initiative, which included more than one hundred jurists from 35 countries, takes place amid international questions about the jurisprudence of pressure exerted by Washington against Nicolás Maduro's government — both through bombings of vessels and the movement of aircraft carriers near the Venezuelan coast. | Maduro appeared on the second day of the event. The head of state was given a list with 10 proposals drafted by jurists as attempts to halt Washi…
(2025-11-17). "Vale la pena haber vivido en el siglo de Fidel" cubadebate.cu Cuando los tiempos se ponen peliagudos —y este sin dudas lo es—, es nuestro deber acudir "al caballo", "al genio". Hagamos que también para los jóvenes de hoy, como para los de aquel día, su legado sea brújula de un camino revolucionario. " °Vale la pena haber nacido! °Vale la pena haber vivido!" en el siglo de Fidel.
(2025-11-17). L'internazionalizzazione della criminalità brasiliana e l'urgenza di una risposta strategica. strategic-culture.su La lotta contro le fazioni criminali in Brasile deve superare la sfera della sicurezza pubblica e diventare una questione di sicurezza nazionale, sovranità e difesa. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Brasile ha assistito a una preoccupante escalation della criminalità organizzata, soprattutto negli stati di Rio de Janeiro e Bahia. Questo fenomeno non puà≤ più essere considerato un semplice problema interno. L'espansione delle fazio…
(2025-11-17). L'internazionalizzazione della criminalità brasiliana e l'urgenza di una risposta strategica. strategic-culture.su La lotta contro le fazioni criminali in Brasile deve superare la sfera della sicurezza pubblica e diventare una questione di sicurezza nazionale, sovranità e difesa. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Brasile ha assistito a una preoccupante escalation della criminalità organizzata, soprattutto negli stati di Rio de Janeiro e Bahia. Questo fenomeno non puà≤ più essere considerato un semplice problema interno. L'espansione delle fazio…
(2025-11-17). Canadá pierde su estatus de eliminación por sarampión, y Estados Unidos está muy cerca. cubadebate.cu La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) notificó la semana pasada a la Agencia de Salud Pública de Canadá que el país ya no tiene el estatus de eliminación del sarampión, lo que significa que la región de América en general ha perdido esta categorización.
(2025-11-17). Nov 12 2025, @ FBI Complex David Schraeger Joins the Call to Protect NJ from NSPM7 Harms. fightbackbetter.com Dave Schraeger is a founding member and currently President of Resistencia en Acción NJ, formerly Unidad Latina en Acción NJ. He…
(2025-11-17). Queens Tenants Fight for Dignified Housing and against the War Economy. counterpunch.org 
On 8 November, 2025, dozens of tenants gathered in front of La Mesa Verde housing complex in Jackson Heights, Queens. In La Mesa Verde alone, 859 violations have been filed against the owner, A&E Real Estate — one of New York City's largest landlords. Across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, there are 131 active lawsuits against the company. At La Mesa Verde, nearly 100 households have joined a lawsuit against A&E.