aljazeera.com (2025-11-28). LIVE: Israel bombs Syria, Gaza after extrajudicial killings in West Bank
Palestine's Foreign Ministry is demanding action from the international community to halt Israel's "war crime" as it continues its large-scale military assault on the occupied West Bank.
(2025-11-28). German chancellor to make first visit to Israel. plenglish.com Berlin, Nov 28 (prensa Latina) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to Israel on December6 and 7 to discuss, among other topics, the ceasefire in Gaza, a government spokesman announced today.
(2025-11-28). Gaza Strip: A Palestinian was shot dead by gunfire from an Israeli drone east of the town of Bani Suheila. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-11-28). International Tribunal Finds Israel Guilty. popularresistance.org The International People's Tribunal on Palestine convened on November 22 and 23 in Barcelona. The event brought together organizers, human rights advocates, and legal experts and offered a platform for survivors of the ongoing assault on Gaza to present evidence of Israel's international crimes. After two days of testimony, jurors returned their verdict: Israel, the United States, and other Western powers are guilty of the crimes of genocide, ecocide, and the forced starvation of the Palestinian people. | "The mass killings, deliberate starvation, systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure, environmental d…
(2025-11-28). I wrote so that monsters wouldn't erase me: Gazan author. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In the midst of Gaza's devastation, where entire neighborhoods have vanished and the international community largely remains silent, young Palestinian writer Wasim Said has emerged as one of the clearest voices documenting a genocide as it unfolds.
(2025-11-28). Gaza's Civil Defense Forces Keep Digging for 10,000 Missing Bodies. theintercept.com 
The mission that haunts Nooh al-Shaghnobi most took place on September 17, near the al-Saha area of eastern Gaza City. Israeli forces had bombed a home, killing more than 30 members of one extended family. Most of their bodies were trapped under the rubble. | Al-Shaghnobi's Gaza Civil Defense force team pulled two dead young girls from the bombed house and kept digging, crawling under collapsed floors. "We don't go under unless someone is alive," he told The Intercept. "Otherwise, we dig from above — ceiling by ceiling." What followed was a descent into something dreamlike and horrifying. | "We walked 12…
(2025-11-28). Are armed American mercs surging into new Gaza aid sites? responsiblestatecraft.org The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation officially closed up shop this week, just six months after it launched. The news came as something of a relief to the organization's myriad critics, who argued that its privatized approach to aid distribution had
(2025-11-28). Europe's financial sector 'directly funding' firms complicit in Gaza genocide. radiohc.cu A new report published by a coalition of 24 European and Palestinian organizations and trade unions has exposed financial relationships between top European institutions and 104 companies complicit in Israel's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip. | Under the title of "The Private Actors behind the Economy of Occupation and Genocide," the report by the Don't Buy Into Occupation Coalition (DBIO) lists 104 global companies that are active in one or more of the identified complicity categories in the Gaza war. | The list includes companies involved in the military-security sector, technology, resource extraction…
aljazeera.com (2025-11-28). Indonesia's Jakarta now the world's largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN
A new United Nations report has found that Indonesia's capital Jakarta is the world's largest city with 41.9 million people living there, followed by Dhaka in Bangladesh, which is home to 36.6 million.
thetricontinental.org (2025-11-28). Communism Defeated Fascism Eighty Years Ago and Will Defeat it Again: The Forty-Eighth Newsletter (2025)
Amidst a web of lies and half-truths touting the heroism of the West in World War II (what we call the World Anti-Fascist War), the enormous truth is that it was the Soviet Red Army and the Chinese Communists and patriots – and not the West – that defeated Nazi Germany and militarist Japan.
middleeasteye.net (2025-11-28). Israel's genocide in Gaza continues as Palestinians face 'slow death', Amnesty says
Ceasefire violations by Israel, no housing, destroyed farmland and ongoing sea blockade are intended to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, report says
(2025-11-28). Amnesty: Israel still committing genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire. tehrantimes.com Amnesty International has said Israel is "still committing genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month, The Guardian reported Thursday.
(2025-11-28). Mental health centers in Gaza border communities warn Netanyahu against budget cuts. haaretz.com Directors of psychological support centers say they will have to stop treatments and dismantle necessary support systems built after October 7. 'Don't allow short-term budgetary decisions to harm the rehabilitation efforts,' they appealed to the prime minister and his cabinet…
(2025-11-28). For Some in Gaza, International Scholarships Are Lifelines. For Others, Exile. truthout.org Haya Abu Hjeer graduated with a degree in computer science in Gaza in 2023 and had dreamed of pursuing a master's degree. But then, Israel launched its genocide on Gaza, destroying or damaging all 12 universities within the Gaza Strip by May 2024, and killing hundreds of university students and academics. On July 9, 2024, Abu Hjeer earned a chance to keep pursuing a brighter future: She was… |
(2025-11-28). General strike paralyzes transport in Italy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Public transportation are blocked on Friday in Italy, due to the general strike of unionists from the public and private sector, in protest against the Government's budget plans and in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-11-28). Israel's genocide in Gaza continues as Palestinians face 'slow death', Amnesty says Ceasefire violations by Israel, no housing, destroyed farmland and ongoing sea blockade are intended to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, report says
(2025-11-28). Despite Gaza genocide, Morocco opens Israeli drone factory. newarab.com 
(2025-11-28). UN watchdog urges Israel to probe Gaza 'torture' claims. newarab.com 
A UN committee urged Israel on Friday to set up an independent investigatory commission to probe claims of The United Nations Committee against Torture said it was "deeply concerned about reports indicating a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture and ill-treatment" in Israel. | The committee, whose 10 independent experts monitor how countries implement an international convention again…
(2025-11-28). Diaz-Canel thanks Venezuelan support and sends message to Maduro. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, sent a greeting of gratitude to the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, for the help that his country provides today in the recovery from the effects of hurricane Melissa.
(2025-11-28). Trump's Venezuela war drums: Drug fight or oil grab? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The latest statements from President Donald Trump mark one of the most serious escalations in the long confrontation between the United States and Venezuela.
(2025-11-28). Left-right backlash against war with Venezuela is growing. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump
(2025-11-28). Pakistani immigration to US hits pause, but spared Trump green card wrath. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistanis in the middle of or hoping to immigrate to the United States will face a "permanent pause" in immigration as President Donald Trump pulled the plug after a man of Afghan origin shot and killed a member of the National Guard on Thursday. | The US will pause immigration from all "third world" countries, Trump stated in a social media post. | The Head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, stated on X that green card holders from 19 countries will be audited. Pakistan is not on the list, which includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Congo, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Venezuela…
(2025-11-28). China urges U.S. to remove illegal, unilateral sanctions on Venezuela. tehrantimes.com China has called on the United States to lift its illegal and unilateral sanctions imposed on Venezuela and do more to facilitate peace, stability and development in Latin America and the Caribbean region, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily press briefing on Friday, Xinhua reported.
(2025-11-28). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel thanks Venezuela for support after Hurricane Melissa. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, held a meeting this Thursday in the Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Antonio Maceo Grajales in Santiago de Cuba with Domiciano Graterol, Vice Minister of Public Works of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who is leading a brigade of young people who arrived on the island to assist in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa…
(2025-11-28). Third Venezuelan aid ship docks in Cuba with vital supplies following Hurricane Melissa. radiohc.cu The cargo of a third ship carrying aid sent by Venezuela, within the framework of ALBA-TCP, began to be unloaded this Thursday in Santiago de Cuba to assist in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The resources include machinery, materials for the construction and repair of homes, bridges, and roads, as well as mattresses and other essential supplies.
(2025-11-28). Candidate Rixi Moncada Accuses Electoral System Of Being Hacked. popularresistance.org During closing campaign events this weekend, Moncada—the official LIBRE presidential candidate—accused the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission System (TREP) of being "hacked" by the country's two-party establishment in an effort to "steal the elections" scheduled for Nov. 30. | According to Moncada, a plan is underway to insert pre-fabricated voting records into the TREP system to manipulate preliminary results. In response, she urged party members to remain mobilized and actively defend the vote. | She called on poll workers to photograph each tally sheet submitted to TREP and retain a physica…
(2025-11-28). Bihar Election 2025 Results Live: AIMIM loses Balrampur seat by 389 votes. ummid.com Mohammad Adil Hasan of the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has lost the Balrampur assembly seat of Bihar by just 389 votes, as per the final result announced by the Election Commission Friday.
(2025-11-28). Trump vows permanent pause on migration from "Third World countries" moderndiplomacy.eu Immigration has been a central focus of Donald Trump's political agenda since his first term, during which he introduced travel bans, reduced refugee admissions, and tightened asylum rules. His second-term policy discussions have increasingly emphasized national security, cultural "compatibility," and limiting federal support for noncitizens. The latest comments come amid elevated tensions following a series …
(2025-11-28). AfD politicians in Russia: "This stance gets Germany out of the crisis" uwidata.com The Alternative for Germany (AfD) participated in the "BRICS—Europe" symposium held in Sochi from 13 to 17 November. The presence of the AfD's European Parliament member Hans Neuhoff, MP Steffen Kotré, and chairperson of Saxony Jà∂rg Urban, triggered a debate in Germany. How on earth could a political party of Germany attend "full-scaled aggressor" Putin's …
(2025-11-28). Azam Khan, son Abdullah Azam back in jail. ummid.com Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sent to jail after they were pronounced guilty by Rampur Court.
(2025-11-28). Probe uncovers out-of-control Israeli police force going after non-violent protesters. haaretz.com 'Follow this garbage on socials': A year after the arrest of three women for distributing leaflets on Hamas hostages in MK Yuli Edelstein's synagogue, an investigation reveals how police commanders allocated disproportionate resources and ignored evidence before making arrests…
(2025-11-28). China issues stern warning on Japan's missile deployment plan. ecns.cn Japan will "be destined to pay a heavy price" if it crosses the red line on the Taiwan question, a Chinese defense spokesman warned on Thursday.Instead of repenting for its war crimes of invading and colonizing Taiwan, Japan is "taking an extremely wrong approach by suggesting military intervention into a so-called Taiwan contingency," he said.
(2025-11-28). Syrians say 13 killed by Israel after clash with IDF left six soldiers wounded. haaretz.com According to the Israeli military, militants opened fire on troops as they were carrying out arrests in the area near the border. The Syrian Foreign Ministry later reported that 13 people were killed in subsequent Israeli strikes…
(2025-11-28). VIDEO: Dramatic scenes of Ethiopian volcanic eruption. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history.
(2025-11-28). Vice premier: BelNPP meets growing energy demand, boosts consumption in economy. eng.belta.by According to Viktor Karankevich, the BelNPP has enabled Belarus to cease electricity imports, reduce its dependence on hydrocarbon fuels, and, from the moment the first and second power units were commissioned, meet the growing demand for electrical power.
(2025-11-28). RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition. aljazeera.com RSF already has control of western Sudan in war with Sudan's army, leaving country facing potential split.
(2025-11-28). UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, demands restoration of constitutional order. tehrantimes.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "strongly condemns" the military coup in Guinea-Bissau and calls for the "immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order," Anadolu reported Thursday.
(2025-11-28). Is Ukraine's corruption scandal engulfing Zelensky's inner circle? tehrantimes.com Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak, the BBC reported. | One of the two agencies, anti-corruption bureau Nabu, confirmed that its investigative searches had been authorized and said further details would follow.
(2025-11-28). Cuba remembers the execution of eight medical students in 1871 by Spanish colonialism. radiohc.cu Cuban students gathered Thursday on the steps of the University of Havana to pay tribute to the memory of the eight medical students executed by Spanish colonialism in 1871. | The event was attended by the nation's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, other members of the Political Bureau, and representatives of mass and social organizations, as well as medical students, who marched from the university to the monument erected on Havana's Malecón. | "On November 27, 1871, 154 years ago, eight medical students were taken from life on false charges, deprived of a promising future, their noble aspirations, and the simple ri…
(2025-11-28). Hadjar excited over prospect of partnering Verstappen. tribune.com.pk 
Star rookie Isack Hadjar told AFP he would relish "the incredible opportunity" of becoming Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull next season. | The 21-year-old is considered favourite to move up from Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls to replace Yuki Tsunoda alongside Verstappen in 2026. | Reports suggest Red Bull are due to confirm the identity of Verstappen's new teammate next week. | Aware of the magnitude of the challenge that might await him, the Frenchman nonetheless sees a partnership with Verstappen as a decisive step in his career. | "Against my teammates, I've always been stronger," but "alongside t…
(2025-11-28). New DNA study unlocks origins, social structure of Shimao people. ecns.cn A portion of the city wall that once surrounded the core area of the Shimao site is seen in the picture."We also found a dynamic picture that diverse groups of people got mixed," Fu said. "It showed Shimao was probably more than just a political and military center of the region.
(2025-11-28). Trump's Second Term Dispels Any Notion of CEOs Saving Us From Climate Crisis. truthout.org Billionaire executives have long been lauded by the corporate media as unfettered heroes advancing human progress. But the first year of Donald Trump's second presidential term should dispel any notion that wealthy CEOs will save us from the twin crises of creeping authoritarianism and intensifying global climate chaos. Today, many of these supposed icons have wasted little time groveling to… |
(2025-11-28). Groundbreaking research reveals two-thirds of Babylonian Bisotun inscription may be lost. tehrantimes.com A new study published in the journal IRAQ has cast doubt on the long-accepted completeness of the Babylonian version of the famous Bisotun (Behistun) Inscription, one of the most important trilingual records of the ancient world.
(2025-11-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-28). CIA reportedly knew of JFK assassination plot beforehand. indybay.org Lee Harvey Oswald being assassinated by Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas Police Department a few days after Oswald allegedly assassinated John F. Kennedy.
(2025-11-28). Berkeley Police Chief Withholds Evidence of "ICE" Search of City Camera Data. indybay.org Copwatch Calls for Ban on Mass Surveillance…
(2025-11-28). Saturday 11/29: Justice Carols at Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | The Tesla showroom is next to Sephora you can't miss it!
(2025-11-28). New or Resale: Which Home is Right for You? ummid.com Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value.
(2025-11-28). Trump pauses immigration from 'Third World' countries: What that means. aljazeera.com US president's announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect.
(2025-11-28). Sunday 11/30: Distinguished Artists Concert Pianists – Jeffrey Chappell & John Orlando. indybay.org Peace United Church | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-11-28). UN Security Council: Indiscriminate use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of the ICRC Delegation to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on conflict-related food insecurity.
(2025-11-28). Forget Hamas and Hezbollah, the Netanyahu real enemies are Israelis who dare protest against them. haaretz.com Even amid Hamas attacks and Hezbollah threats, Netanyahu focused his fury on anti-government protesters. Police, Shin Bet and courts were pressed to crack down — sometimes absurdly — while the Supreme Court allowed Justice Minister Levin to intervene in criminal probes…
(2025-11-28). Birth, death, marriage and divorce registration goes online in Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
In a major push towards digital governance, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah launched the Civil Registration Management System mobile application – a platform that now enables citizens to register birth, death, marriage and divorce online, without visiting any government or relevant office. | Calling the initiative a 'milestone in Sindh's transition to a digital future', the chief minister said, the system would eliminate queues, paperwork and delays, and make essential services accessible to people across the province, particularly those living in remote and underserved areas. | Registrations at doorsteps | The…
(2025-11-28). Cuba thanks China for its stance against US hostility. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, today thanked China for its firm and sustained stance against the United States hostile policies toward his country.
(2025-11-28). Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime in the West Bank and the killing and torture of residents of the region.
(2025-11-28). Rayan intl. AI, programming contest wraps up. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The final round of the Rayan international artificial intelligence and programming contest was held on Friday at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, with participants from 25 countries.
(2025-11-28). Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone. newarab.com 
The American pope "This land is inextricably li…
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Romania Defense Minister resigns. plenglish.com His CV included studies at a private university in the capital, which the institution itself denied, according to the local press. | Mosteanu posted on his Facebook profile a letter of resignation in which he based his decision on the need for the country to focus its efforts on the challenges ahead. | Our national security must be defended at all costs. I don't want arguments about my training and the mistakes I made many years ago, argued the former Defense Minister. | The scandal surrounding him erupted on the eve after the Romanian tabloid Libertatea published a report on Mosteanu's irregularities in his curr…
(2025-11-28). Kazuma Kobori: Rising Star Shines with Stellar Finish at PGA. devdiscourse.com Kazuma Kobori, a Japanese-born New Zealander, set the course alight at the Australian PGA Championship with an incredible performance. By crafting four consecutive birdies, he concluded the round at an 8-under 63, thus seizing the lead on Friday at Royal Queensland.
(2025-11-28). Tunisia hands prison terms up to 45 years to opposition leaders. newarab.com 
A Tunisian appeals court on Friday handed jail terms of up to 45 years to Forty people were charged in the case of conspiracy to overthrow the president in one of the largest political prosecutions in Tunisia's recent history. Twenty of those charged have fled abr…
(2025-11-28). Japan Funds Massive School Safety Overhaul in Earthquake-Hit KPK. thinktank.pk In a region repeatedly battered by earthquakes and floods, 150 schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) just got a major safety upgrade — thanks to a •471 million grant from the Government of Japan through JICA, delivered by UN-Habitat and UNDP. The Disaster Resilient School Infrastructure (DRSI) Project, just celebrated at a high-level event in Pakistan, …
(2025-11-28). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Drone attack on PTI MPA Anwar Zeb's residence injures security guard. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-11-28). This Month's (November) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-11-28). A Thanksgiving Tribute to Global Warming and CO2. wattsupwiththat.com So, Thanksgiving revelers, remember the simple truth: Much is owed to the warmth of the sun, the invisible work of carbon dioxide and the fossil fuels that power the dinner table's bounty transit from field to feast.
(2025-11-28). Meta is shutting down third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp. tribune.com.pk 
ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI assistants will stop working January 15…
(2025-11-28). Hong Kong fire tragedy: Death toll in deadliest blaze in 80 years reaches 128; bamboo scaffolding under spotlight. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Hong Kong is reeling from its deadliest fire in almost eight decades after authorities confirmed that at least 128 persons died in a massive blaze that swept through the Wang Fuk Court r | Hong Kong fire tragedy: Death toll in deadliest blaze in 80 years reaches 128; bamboo scaffolding under spotlight…
(2025-11-28). Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145. aljazeera.com Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded.
(2025-11-28). VIDEO: Israeli troops kill 2 Palestinians men in Jenin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Israeli soldiers have shot and killed two Palestinian men during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin as the pair attempted to surrender to the military.
(2025-11-28). Saturday 11/29: SF: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, 1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco…
(2025-11-28). Exhibition highlights historical roots of game. ecns.cn Exhibition curator Wang Chenzheng said Dongguan's basketball history mirrors the development of Chinese basketball itself — from school teams and community tournaments to youth training systems and professional clubs.
(2025-11-28). Hong Kong devastating fire kills 94. ecns.cn As of 6 a.m. on Friday, the fire at Hong Fu Court in Hong Kong has resulted in 94 deaths, including a firefighter, according to local authorities.
(2025-11-28). 1000 Captive Mink Liberated From Mink Farm in Woodbine, Iowa. indybay.org Although an anonymous communique has yet to be received by the Press Office, animal liberation activists apparently freed 1000 captive mink from David Tremel Fur Farm (2017 Troy Trail Woodbine, IA 51579) on October 20, according to Fur Commission USA and local news sources. Cages and fences confining the hapless animals were also sabotaged. This is the second fur farm raid in the same week, as pelting season begins soon, when hundreds of thousands of fur-bearing animals will be killed for their skins.
(2025-11-28). Cuba's Parliament to debate crucial issues for the country in December. radiohc.cu Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP, parliament) will debate the measures of the Government Program to correct distortions and revitalize the economy in a plenary session on December 18th. | According to the official announcement by the president of the Cuban legislature, Esteban Lazo, for the Sixth Ordinary Session of this body, in its Tenth Legislature, the objectives and goals for the economy for next year will be presented that day, along with the analysis and discussion of the draft State Budget Law for 2026. | The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, and the Provincial Government of…
(2025-11-28). Pakistan Launches Global "Anti-Smuggling WhatsApp" with 30 Countries. thinktank.pk In a powerful show of international unity, Pakistan hosted a landmark two-day International Conference on Countering the Smuggling of Migrants, bringing together senior officials from over 30 countries, INTERPOL, FRONTEX, ICMPD, UNODC, IOM, and the European Union. Backed by the European Union and the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), the high-level summit (26—27 November) delivered …
(2025-11-28). HK unveils sweeping steps after huge blaze. ecns.cn Rescuers place an injured person in an ambulance on Thursday at the fire site in the Wang Fuk Court residential area in Hong Kong's Tai Po district.Chan Long Hei / AP Above: People displaced by the blaze are housed in the Tung Cheong Street Sports Centre in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Thursday.He also expressed hope for prompt assistance from the mainland in areas such as medical support and laboratory testing materials.
(2025-11-28). Camera System Feeds Information To Police On Drivers Nationwide. popularresistance.org The United States public has been treated to round after round of revelations disclosing that our actions — public and private, digital and physical, criminalized and legal — are tracked and surveilled in a bevy of ways. New realms of egregious privacy violations and excesses continue to be regularly broached by corporations and police. One of the most concerning contemporary cases is that of the AI-enabled security camera start-up Flock Safety, which, by surveilling enormous expanses of public terrain and facilitating the tracking of innocent individuals, is both testing the limits of warrantless dra…
(2025-11-28). 6 Israeli soldiers injured in attack by Syrian youth. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Israeli media has reported injuries of six Israeli soldiers, including two officers in clashes with Syrian youth in the suburbs of Damascus, the capital of Syria.
(2025-11-28). Taiwan taps U.S.-trained official for defence overhaul. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has accelerated defence modernization in recent years as China increases military pressure through near-daily air and naval activity around the island. President Lai Ching-te has made strengthening national defence a priority, backed by a proposed $40 billion supplementary budget. Hsu Szu-chien, a Columbia University—educated security expert and senior advisor to Taiwan's National Security Council, …
(2025-11-28). Hezbollah leader promises response to Israel's strike killing top commander. aljazeera.com Naim Qassem labels the killing of Haytham Tabtabai as a 'heinous crime' saying Hezbollah has the right to respond.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Faulty software led to incorrect genetic screening results, Israeli Health Ministry says. haaretz.com An inquiry found the source of the mistake was in a computer error in the analysis of the samples. Retesting found over 100 carriers for a gene mutation which may lead to genetic disease…
(2025-11-28). India's Global Trade Tango: Expanding Horizons with Trusted Partners. devdiscourse.com India is significantly advancing its global economic rapport by negotiating free trade agreements with pivotal economic entities such as the United States, the European Union, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of such ties, noting the global trend of 'trade weaponization.'
(2025-11-28). A call for action from families of the missing. icrc.org 4th International Conference for Families of Missing Persons — Geneva, 11—13 November 2025…
(2025-11-28). seem to be heading anywhere promising. So trying to create a pleasant. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli father whose view of hard reality shifted through yoga, and two friends who met at a horror-film meetup heading off on a Down Under adventure…
(2025-11-28). Palestinian American teen freed after 9 months of Israeli detention. aljazeera.com 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim is recovering after spending 9 months in an Israeli prison, for allegedly throwing rocks.
(2025-11-28). It was an attack on science as a whole. indybay.org The National Science Foundation alone, which funds about 25 percent of all basic research at universities supported by the federal government, is facing cuts of over 50 percent for the 2026 fiscal year.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko: Belarus has all it takes to help Myanmar advance technologically. eng.belta.by Belarus has everything necessary to help Myanmar move up a technological level, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during one-on-one talks with Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Min Aung Hlaing on 28 November.
(2025-11-28). Lufthansa to resume flights to Iran from January 16, 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Lufthansa said it is set to resume flights to Iran on Jan. 16, 2026, following security and operational assessments carried out in coordination with Iranian aviation authorities.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Seoul Blames North Korea After Massive Upbit Crypto Theft. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea-linked hacker groups, especially the Lazarus Group, have been tied to major cryptocurrency thefts worldwide, using cyberattacks to generate revenue for Pyongyang's sanctioned weapons programs. South Korea has repeatedly warned that its financial and crypto sectors are key targets. Upbit, the country's largest crypto exchange, was previously hit by a major 2019 heist worth …
(2025-11-28). To Win Radical Success, Mamdani Understands, Is To Know When and Where To Compromise. portside.org To Win Radical Success, Mamdani Understands, Is To Know When and Where To Compromise |
(2025-11-28). Firebombed friendlyjordies still receiving death threats. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-28). Sudan: Children separated from families fleeing Darfur violence. newarab.com 
(2025-11-28). Belarus, Myanmar sign visa waiver agreement. eng.belta.by The document was signed following the negotiations between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the State Administration Council Min Aung Hlaing.
(2025-11-28). South Jersey 'hospital at home' programs are restarting post-government shutdown, but face an uncertain future. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When patients come into the emergency room at a Virtua Health hospital in South Jersey, they might get a choice: stay in the hospital for a couple nights for treatment or get that same treatment from the comfort of their own home. | It's part of a Medicare
(2025-11-28). Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of ZengÔºöancient music that transcends time and space. ecns.cn In the Hubei Provincial Museum in central China, there's an impressive artefact that's over 2,000 years old ⚪ the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng, the largest and most well-preserved set of bronze bells in the world!
(2025-11-28). Outline of Xi's thought on strengthening military published. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Publishing House has published a textbook outlining Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military.It reflects the historic achievements and transformations accomplished in building a strong military under the guidance of the thought."ÄÄ"ÄÄIt was compiled by the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission and serves as an authoritative textbook for political theory courses in military universities and colleges.
(2025-11-28). The man who broke the BBC. aljazeera.com I saw how Robbie Gibb's behind-the-scenes influence helped drive the BBC into crisis.
(2025-11-28). Border Policemen claim self-defense in probe, after video shows Israeli forces killing surrendered Palestinian suspects. haaretz.com Israeli forces were filmed shooting two Palestinians at close range in the West Bank's Jenin as part of an IDF raid. National Security Minister Ben-Gvir voiced support for the killings; the Justice Ministry's unit against police misconduct released three officers under limited conditions after questioning…
(2025-11-28). Donald Trump lashes out at reporter asking about DC shooter. aljazeera.com Donald Trump snapped at a reporter who asked why he blames the Biden administration for the shooting in Washington, DC.
(2025-11-28). Specialized urgent care for cancer patients is becoming more accessible in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Ellie Wilson waited for her name to be called at a Philadelphia emergency room, she felt nervous and uneasy. She found herself surveilling the other patients. | "You have parents with their young children who are coughing, stifling, sneezing … and that's all coming out in the air," she said. "You've got a man six seats down from you, puking in a bucket." | All of this felt like a threat to her and her extremely compromised immune system. Wilson, a Pennsylvania resident,…
(2025-11-28). Here's the Data Showing Why Dems Must Keep Talking About Climate. portside.org Here's the Data Showing Why Dems Must Keep Talking About Climate |
(2025-11-28). Head spas and scalp treatments are gaining popularity in cities like Philadelphia, but what are they? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Relaxing, instrumental music plays throughout Sarang Head Spa near Norris Square in Philadelphia. Soft light accentuates plants and flowy white curtains that decorate the space. | Clients can pick from a menu of tailored scalp treatments designed to address common issues like oiliness and dandruff by removing buildup, improving circulation and promoting hair growth. | Head spas and scalp treatments are the latest wellness trend gaining momentum in cities like Philadelphia, e…
(2025-11-28). Putin ready to ensure in writing no Russia attack on Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to guarantee in writing that Russia will not attack another European nation.
(2025-11-28). Diplomatic Showdown: Trump's Controversial G20 Decision. devdiscourse.com The international community is witnessing a diplomatic standoff as U.S. President Donald Trump decides to exclude South Africa from next year's G20 summit in Miami. The move follows allegations over South Africa's treatment of a U.S. government representative at the recent global meeting.
(2025-11-28). Schools Warned Against Conducting Patriotism Training Without Notifying State House. plusnews.ug 
Patrick Okello, the Special Presidential Assistant on Patriotism in charge of education in Northern Uganda, said the requirement is intended to curb the forgery of patriotism certificates and enable the Secretariat to support schools with the necessary logistics since the programme is co-funded. Speaking on Thursday during the opening of a six-day patriotism training at …
(2025-11-28). Uproar in Assam Assembly: Tea and Agriculture Debates Turn Heated. devdiscourse.com The Assam Assembly erupted into chaos on Friday during discussions centered on the agriculture and tea industries, forcing Deputy Speaker Numal Momin to pause proceedings for 20 minutes.
(2025-11-28). If Europe Pulls This Off, Putin Pays for Every Missile Ukraine Fires. thinktank.pk As Ukraine's front lines hold against relentless Russian advances, a fierce transatlantic debate is raging over one of the war's most tantalizing untapped weapons: $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Trapped in Western vaults since Moscow's 2022 invasion, these funds could supercharge Kyiv's war chest — but at what cost to global finance …
(2025-11-28). Monday 12/8: "The Last Class" : Virtual Live Watchalong w/ Robert Reich, Professor Emeritus UC Berkeley. indybay.org Virtual live event on YouTube | Watch film which will have Robert Reich offer live commentary before & after; chat with film makers & other attendees…
(2025-11-28). UN urges Trump to keep doors open to asylum seekers after DC attack. tribune.com.pk 
UN agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the United States and to ensure they receive due process, after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from "Third World" countries following an attack near the White House. | The comments mark a further escalation in migration measures Trump has ordered since Wednesday's shooting, which investigators say was carried out by an Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021. | Asked to respond to Trump's remarks, UN human rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told a Geneva press briefing: "They are e…
(2025-11-28). Georgia: Observatory report reveals alarming crackdown on civil society. fidh.org The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), in the framework of their joint programme, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, today released a joint report, "Under Siege: How Georgia Is Dismantling Civil Society," revealing how the Georgian Dream party's government has orchestrated a coordinated system to silence dissent, dismantle independent civil society organisations, and suppress human rights activism. (…) | – |
(2025-11-28). Israeli Raid in Southern Syria Leaves 10 Dead, Sparks Fierce Cross-Border Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu An overnight Israeli operation in the southern Syrian village of Beit Jinn turned into one of the deadliest clashes since the fall of Bashar al-Assad last year. Israeli troops entered the area to detain suspected members of the militant group Jaama Islamiya, but came under fire, prompting a heavy response that included ground fire and …
(2025-11-28). Museveni Assures Ugandans of Accelerated Economic Growth at International Buyers' Week. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has re-affirmed the government commitment to ensuring that Uganda attains accelerated growth, from the current GDP of USD 61 billion to USD 500 billion, in the shortest possible time. Museveni said that as the NRM government, they have been able to create a conducive investment environment, in Uganda by ensuring peace and …
(2025-11-28). Republican Party of India (Athawale) Expands Reach in Arunachal Pradesh. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has inaugurated the Arunachal Pradesh unit of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) in Lekang, Namsai district. He announced the party's plan to field eight candidates in the state's panchayat elections, focusing on the ideology of social justice and equality inspired by Dr. B R Ambedkar.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Lukashevich: 2025 marks turning point in Belarus-UAE investment cooperation. eng.belta.by The successful cooperation between Belarus and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is based on the constant dialogue and the sincere relationship between the leaders of the two countries, Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lukashevich said during his speech at a ceremony marking the 54th anniversary of the UAE's founding on 27 November.
(2025-11-28). MENA Sports Wrap: MENA teams gear up for Arab Cup in Qatar. newarab.com 
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME hit by hours-long outage. aljazeera.com CME blamed the outage, which halted trading for more than 11 hours, on a cooling failure at a data centre in Chicago.
(2025-11-28). HMM_11-28-2025 Homelands Pow Wow. mediasanctuary.org On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus a special episode on the Homelands Pow Wow which brought Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans back to their ancestral homelands for a very special event. | Image is by Jane Feldman, cropped to fit this format.
(2025-11-28). Syria condemns Israeli aggression and affirms right to self-defense. plenglish.com Damascus, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani categorically condemned what he called a treacherous Israeli aggression against innocent civilians in the town of Beit Jinn in the southwest of the Arab nation.
(2025-11-28). The Road to Unfreedom: The War for Reality Book Review. moderndiplomacy.eu Timothy Snyder's The Road to Unfreedom is not just a book; it's an air-raid siren blaring through the complacent fog of modern politics. This is a formidable, deeply unsettling, and morally urgent work that connects the dots from dusty, forgotten fascist texts to the cyber-attacks that flicker across our phone screens. Snyder, a preeminent historian …
(2025-11-28). Cuban F. M. denounces Intl ultra-right operation against Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, today denounced the assemble of an organized political operation by the international far-right to foment hatred against his country.
(2025-11-28). How 'The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám' inspired Victorian Hedonists. juancole.com By Roman Krznaric | — | (
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Belarus, Zimbabwe aim to step up cooperation in energy sector. eng.belta.by On 27 November, Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz held a meeting with Zimbabwean Minister of Energy and Power Development July Moyo.
(2025-11-28). Govt groceries? NY's new leftist mayor eyes supermarket experiment. geo.tv 
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani serves meals to people in need in a food bank and community centre in the Bronx borough of New York City on November 17, 2025. — AFP
(2025-11-28). This women led hub is reshaping climate justice discourse in Nigeria. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-28). China completes world's largest-span steel arch bridge. ecns.cn With a main span of 580 meters, the Fenglai Daxi River Grand Bridge stretches 1,136.7 meters in total, marking the world's largest-span steel arch bridge. The bridge deck stands more than 310 meters above the river, equivalent to the height of a 100-story building.
(2025-11-28). 21 short, mid-length films from 19 countries will compete in Cinema Verite. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Twenty-one short and mid-length documentary films will compete in the international competition section of the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival "Cinema Verite," set to be held from December 10 to 16 in Tehran.
(2025-11-28). The Sudanese people are not passive victims. They are resisting, organising and imagining a different kind of society. greenleft.org.au The Sudanese people are not passive victims. They are resisting, organising and imagining a different kind of society. | Susan Price |
(2025-11-28). Amazon Drivers Take 45 Days to Earn What the Company's Union Buster Earned in 1. truthout.org Union busters have often earned 20 times more than the workers they seek to "persuade" not to unionize. Operating largely in the shadows with minimal regulatory oversight, these so-called "persuaders" face little accountability for their tactics. The union-busting industry thrives on secrecy, with consultants exploiting loopholes in disclosure requirements and filing mandatory reports months… |
(2025-11-28). 25 Highly Respected Organizations Say Israel's Committing Genocide. popularresistance.org We all have someone in our life who still refuses to believe Israel is committing genocide. They might say "I don't like what's going on there." Or "I don't agree with Netanyahu." Or "war is always ugly". But they refuse to use the word "genocide." It might be your mom or your dad or your aunt or your dental hygienist. It might be all of them. That's why I wanted to write this article for anyone to share. | The 25 organizations on the following list are not radical or "fringe," whatever that means. They are all highly regarded.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko meets with Min Aung Hlaing in Presidential Palace in Naypyidaw. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Min Aung Hlaing at the Presidential Palace in Naypyidaw.
(2025-11-28). Jenin killings latest example of Israel's 'shoot to kill' policy. aljazeera.com Killing of two unarmed men highlights Israeli attitudes towards similar incidents, and lack of domestic attention.
(2025-11-28). Closing All Foreign Military Bases in Latin America. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, November 28, 2025 | WBW's Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre has contributed a chapter to a new book published in Chile.
(2025-11-28). Your Feed Is Brainwashing You — This AI Extension Just Proved It. thinktank.pk Imagine scrolling through your X feed, but instead of rage-bait rants calling for jailing your political rivals, the toxic stuff just… vanishes to the bottom. No more doom-scrolling into a fury pit. Sounds like a dream filter? It's real — and a new study just proved it can flip your views on the "enemy" party …
(2025-11-28). Legal Clash Over Defamation: Abhijit Iyer Mitra vs Newslaundry Journalists. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal development, commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra has petitioned the Delhi High Court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against him. The case involves allegations by nine women journalists from the media house Newslaundry, accusing Mitra of making abusive remarks.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko: Belarus is open to cooperation with Myanmar without regard to external players. eng.belta.by Belarus is open to expanding cooperation with Myanmar, with Minsk being guided by national interests and without regard to external players, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during one-on-one talks with Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Min Aung Hlaing on 28 November.
(2025-11-28). New Middle East Alliance Against Islam: Will Saudi Join the Abraham Accords? muslimskeptic.com In a meeting with Donald Trump held in the Oval Office, Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his wish for Saudi Arabia to accelerate the official normalization process with Israel by finally joining the Abraham Accords: "We want to be part of the Abraham Accords, but we want also to be sure that [we] …
(2025-11-28). Majid Majidi receives award for outstanding contribution to cinema in Moscow. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Globally-renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received an award for outstanding contribution to cinema at the first Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award in Moscow, Russia, on November 27.
(2025-11-28). Saturday 11/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Israel-Palestine: Too Late for Peace" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WAjl……
(2025-11-28). CAIR chief Nihad Awad: Texas terror designation unconstitutional. newarab.com 
In an interview with our Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Awad said: "We defeated him three times in court when he ignored the rights of Texas citizens in the right to boycott against Israel. | We believe this is retaliati…
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Apple Challenges EU Gatekeeper Designation for Ads and Maps. devdiscourse.com The European Commission has indicated that Apple's services, Apple Ads and Apple Maps, may fulfill the criteria of 'gatekeepers' as per the Digital Markets Act (DMA). If confirmed, Apple would need to adhere to stringent content moderation rules outlined by the DMA, aimed at fostering fair competition and facilitating consumer choice.
(2025-11-28). Bulgaria's Euro Transition: Navigating Economic Turbulence. devdiscourse.com Bulgaria's government announced plans to resubmit its 2026 budget to parliament, marking its first outline drafted in euros. This decision follows significant protests in Sofia against proposals to raise social security contributions and taxes, measures intended to boost government spending.
(2025-11-28). Hong Kong police end rescue operation after deadly apartment inferno. aljazeera.com Authorities in Hong Kong say they've put out the deadly fire that quickly engulfed several apartment towers in minutes.
(2025-11-28). Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 128, with more bodies to be found. ecns.cn The death toll from the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong has climbed to 128 as of Friday afternoon, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said at a press conference, according to media reports. Tang also warned that more bodies may still be found.
(2025-11-28). Zelensky's inner circle shaken: Top Aide Yermak resigns after corruption raid. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Reuters said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accepted the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, on Friday. This happened just hours after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's home as part of a larger investigation into corruption. | The sudden departure is a big step up in a political crisis that is shaking Kyiv at a bad time, as Ukraine is under more and more pressure from the U.S. to agree to the terms of a proposed peace deal with Russia. | Yermak, who was in charge of Ukraine's negotiating team in talks that were influenced by a recent U.S. draft proposal…
(2025-11-28). Expert: The West has suffered defeat on every front in Ukraine conflict. eng.belta.by The Ukrainian conflict is nearing its end, Andrei Vajra, editor-in-chief of the Alternativa information and analysis website, said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube Channel.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko describes 2025 as historic year for Belarus-Myanmar relations. eng.belta.by "Since your visit to Belarus in March was the first official visit by a leader of Myanmar to our country, we can say that 2025 is a historic year in our relations," the Belarusian leader said.
(2025-11-28). Israeli soldiers casualties in Syria clashes rises to 13. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — The number of Israeli soldiers that were wounded during an overnight incursion into the Syrian village of Beit Jinn, in the Damascus suburbs has increased to 13.
(2025-11-28). They were raised in the heart of the settler right. Now determined to revive left. haaretz.com The Smol Emuni — the Faithful Left movement saw up close how a small group slowly reshaped Israeli society. Now they plan to do the same — from the opposite side…
(2025-11-28). Iran beat Palestine in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifier. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran came from behind to defeat Palestine 3-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D tie on Friday.
(2025-11-28). Delhi Blast: Suspicion First, Evidence Later. ummid.com This phenomenon is not new. It is the natural extension of a decade-long drift where Muslims in India have not just been blamed for crimes they did not commit, but targeted for simply existing within a landscape where trust has become communal and suspicion automatic.
(2025-11-28). Putin to Visit India for High-Stakes Talks With Modi Amid Shifting Oil Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4—5 for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Kremlin said Putin will hold talks with Modi and meet President Droupadi Murmu, with several intergovernmental and commercial agreements expected to be signed. This will be Putin's first trip to India since …
(2025-11-28). Fajr International Film Festival kicks off with 14 films competing for Crystal Simorgh awards. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) kicked off on November 26 in Shiraz, Fars Province, with 14 films vying for Crystal Simorgh awards in the international competition section.
(2025-11-28). IDF call for accountability sets him against politics of sabotage. haaretz.com As Netanyahu boosts an outlet accusing Israel of 'historic crimes,' Katz blocks indictments and shields allies, dragging the defense establishment into his political trench wars. Even cabinet ministers now admit the army is kept in crisis to dodge a real inquiry…
(2025-11-28). Reflections from Hiroshima: Eighty Years After the Atomic Bomb. fairobserver.com 
I've had the unique opportunity to visit Hiroshima three separate times within the span of nine months. Each visit had a purpose and took place within a personal and professional context distinct from the others. If not for the plaques, memorials and, of course, the Genbaku Dome, it would be hard to believe such a…
(2025-11-28). Drones, Rare Earths, and Risk: How China Shapes Global Military Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Western militaries and defense industries have long relied on Chinese-manufactured drones and components due to cost, scale, and availability. As of 2024, China dominated 80—90 percent of global drone production, as well as key rare earth minerals and advanced microchips vital to defense, aerospace, and renewable technologies. This dependency has persisted despite geopolitical tensions, including …
(2025-11-28). Hong Kong reveals preliminary investigations on deadly fire. tehrantimes.com During a press conference jointly held by the Hong Kong Security Bureau, Fire Services Department and the Hong Kong Police Force on Friday afternoon on the updates about the devastating five-alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po housing estate, Secretary for Security Chris Tang revealed that preliminary investigations show that the external scaffolding nets and protective nets on the buildings engulfed in the fire met fire-resistance requirements, but the foam panels attached to the exterior windows were highly flammable, Global Times reported.
(2025-11-28). Kyagulanyi Says Over 400 NUP Supporters Detained Since Campaigns Began. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu says more than 400 party supporters are currently in police and prison custody since the presidential campaigns began in late September 2025. Kyagulanyi alleges that many of those detained are facing politically motivated or "fabricated" charges, while others remain in police cells across the country without formal …
(2025-11-28). Trump vows to freeze migration from 'Third World Countries' after DC attack. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at Manhattan criminal court in New York, US, on Friday, April 26, 2024. — ReutersTrump plans to denaturalise migrants undermining tranquility.Afghan immigrant entered US under Biden programme.US president calls for reverse…
(2025-11-28). Separatist plans of Lai slammed. ecns.cn Chen denounced Lai for ignoring mainstream public opinion on the island and for heightening tensions across the Taiwan Strait."ÄÄ"ÄÄLai's remarks also drew criticism within Taiwan.
(2025-11-28). Meet Our New Europe Organizer! worldbeyondwar.org 
If you are interested in getting involved with World BEYOND War in Europe in any of the above ways, or wish to share other ideas for collaboration, please contact me. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-11-28). Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced death penalty. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Wazed, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled the country last August, was Monday November 17, 2025 sentenced death penalty.
(2025-11-28). Palestine, Class Struggle, Democrats, Imperialism & Labor With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org There will be a general strike in Italy on November 28, 20025 against militarism and also to shutdown all military cargo to Israel. It is being supported in the US by trade unionists and workers who want similar action from the ILA and ILWU on the West Coast. WorkWeek interviews Kshama Sawant of Workers Strike Back who is backing actions in the US to stop the genocide and is also running against Democratic Congressman Adam Smith in the state of Washington. She talks about the strike, the Democrats and US imperialism.
(2025-11-28). Europe Endorses Assisted Dying: Its Own Suicide. fairobserver.com According to your ethical stance, suicide is either a deliverance or a mortal sin. Hamlet's girlfriend, "the fair Ophelia" drowned in a river, apparently by choice. According to the priest who presided over her funeral, she should "in ground unsanctified [have] been lodged till the last trumpet." He disapproves of giving her the dignity of…
(2025-11-28). Noor Zaman wins Chief of the Air Staff Squash Championship. tribune.com.pk 
Noor Zaman of Pakistan captured the Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship title after a thrilling five-game final at the Mus'haf Squash Complex in Islamabad. The championship carried a total prize fund of USD 37,000. | In the closely contested final, 10th seed Hamza Khan started strong, taking the first game 11-9 and the second 11-7. However, world U23 champion and second seed Noor Zaman, ranked 42nd globally, mounted a comeback, winning the next three games 11-7, 11-4, and 11-8 to clinch the trophy. | Noor Zaman, the grandson of former world champion Qamar Zaman, demonstrated composure and…
(2025-11-28). Jenin killings highlight Israeli system of 'total impunity': Rights groups. aljazeera.com Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'.
(2025-11-28). Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health. whyy.org So often, our relationships take a backseat to everything else on our to-do lists — but new research shows that nurturing personal connections plays a central role in our health and well-being. On this episode, we explore the science of connection, from why it's important, to how we can make it a priority in our lives.
(2025-11-28). 2 more arrested for residential area fire in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Two directors of an engineering consultancy company were arrested by Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Friday for the fire that broke out in Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong, according to the ICAC.
(2025-11-28). All Chinese nationals rescued from severe flooding in southern Thailand. ecns.cn All Chinese nationals trapped in the severe flooding in southern Thailand have been rescued with the assistance of the Chinese Consulate-General in Songkhla, the consulate said on Friday.
(2025-11-28). As MAGA turns on Zionism, Israel First right stokes Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Creeping sharia. The Muslim Brotherhood conspiracy. The last time these buzzwords were widely used, America was a very different nation. Our government was entangled in multiple Mideast forever wars, un-Islamic extremist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda were feeding off those conflicts to grow their ranks and launch new attacks, and anti-Muslim hate groups here in the US were having a field day fanning the flames of hate against American Muslims. | Back then, the American public, especially the political right, was much more susceptible to conspiracy theories about "sharia law" taking over America. | Today, with voi…
(2025-11-28). ALF Liberates Every Last Captive Fox From Aeschleman Fox Farm in Roanoke, Illinois. indybay.org In an anonymous communique received on October 22 by the Press Office, the Animal Liberation Front states they freed approximately 80 captive foxes from Aeschleman Fur Company (1574 County Road 1600 E Roanoke, IL 61561). Many cages were already empty, likely a sign of the declining business, and every last remaining fox was set free.
(2025-11-28). China releases white paper on arms control. ecns.cn Jiang described the document as a timely declaration of China's firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, upholding…
(2025-11-28). Interview with Professor Ivan Cardillo, President of the Think Tank "Institute of Chinese Law" radiohc.cu Interview with Professor Ivan Cardillo, President of the Think Tank "Institute of Chinese Law" | By Pietro Fiocchi * | The significant, recurring, and even recent popular initiatives demanding, from the streets to international organizations, an end to the blockade against Cuba, suggest that the time has come to turn the page… | To better understand the complexity of the ongoing dynamics and to gain a particularly competent perspective, we turned to an expert, Professor Ivan Cardillo. A university professor of Chinese law and comparative legal systems, president of the Institute of Chinese Law (www.dirittocines…
(2025-11-28). Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan. tribune.com.pk 
After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokeswoman said Friday. | Users lie down in the pod, close the lid and get cleaned like clothes in a washing machine ⚪ but without the spin ⚪ while music plays. | A prototype of the device, called the human washer of the future, attracted long queues at the six-month Expo that wrapped up in Osaka in October after welcoming over 27 million people. | Made by Japanese firm Science, the device is an update of a product displayed the last time Osaka hosted the event, in 1970. | "Our (company) president was inspired by th…
(2025-11-28). PCB will decide on two new PSL franchises in January. tribune.com.pk 
It is expected that the reserve price for a new PSL franchise will be set at around 1.25 billion rupees. | According to details, the decision on the two new PSL franchises will be made in January, and an initial tender has already been released. | Sources say that the reserve price will be set above 1.25 billion rupees, and several domestic and international companies have expressed interest. | From Pakistan, five major parties have come forward, including real estate and solar energy firms, both of which have a history of sponsoring Pakistani cricket. Two businessmen from the United States are also interested…
(2025-11-28). 9 killed in Israel airstrikes on Damascus suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Syrian media reported on Friday that nine people were killed by Israeli strikes in the suburbs of Damascus.
(2025-11-28). China's industrial profits record steady growth in the first 10 months. ecns.cn Zhang Di, chief macroeconomic analyst at China Galaxy Securities, said the equipment and high-tech manufacturing sectors remained the main drivers of industrial profit growth during the first 10 months.
(2025-11-28). Chinese business delegation to visit U.S. for bilateral exchanges, cooperation. ecns.cn Yang Fan, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, November 27, 2025.Yang Fan, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, November 27, 2025.
(2025-11-28). Suspect in Washington, DC, shooting charged with murder after soldier dies. aljazeera.com US attorney files new charge against Rahmanullah Lakanwal after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies from wounds.
(2025-11-28). Israeli Occupation Forces Face Setback in Beit Jinn: Soldiers Wounded, Vehicle Destroyed in Fierce Clash. english.almanar.com.lb 
Western Damascus Countryside — An Israeli military incursion into the Syrian town of Beit Jinn ended in a significant setback for the occupation forces on Friday, resulting in numerous casualties and the abandonment of a military vehicle, according to Israeli and Syrian reports. Israeli media confirmed that a force came under heavy fire at close …
(2025-11-28). Veteran Gilan folk music singer Nasser Masoudi passes away at 90. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Nasser Masoudi, a legendary figure in Iranian folk music, particularly the traditional music of the northern province of Gilan, died on Thursday at the Arya Hospital in Rasht after months of illness and advancing age. He was 90.
(2025-11-28). Solar Innovation Brings Clean Water to Over 7,500 People in Arua District. plusnews.ug 
There is relief and renewed hope in parts of Arua District following the installation of two solar-powered water supply systems that have finally brought clean, safe water closer to communities that have endured years of walking long distances to streams and wells. For decades, residents of Ojibari in Ajia Sub-county and Sungulu in Vurra Sub-county …
(2025-11-28). Lebanon, one year after a sham "ceasefire" tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — A year after the ceasefire was declared between Lebanon and Israel, the country remains suspended in a fragile limbo, caught between persistent security threats, entrenched political fractures, and mounting international pressures.
(2025-11-28). Activists Hold "No Thanks" Protest. indybay.org Highlights iInvestigations Into Local Turkey Factory Farms…
(2025-11-28). Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia. aljazeera.com Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.
(2025-11-28). 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…
(2025-11-28). K-P CM ends Adiala sit-in after failed talks as security around jail tightened. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday morning ended his nearly 15-hour sit-in at Factory Naka near Adiala Jail after a night of negotiations with jail officials, none of which yielded the assurances he had sought. | Afridi had launched the protest at around 5: 15 pm on Thursday after authorities once again denied him permission to meet the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder — the eighth such refusal since he assumed office. | The sit-in continued until 8 am on Friday, drawing party workers to the site as talks stretched through the night. | Read More: Aleema files contempt plea aga…
(2025-11-28). UAE ambassador: Relations with Belarus are exceptionally successful across various sectors. eng.belta.by "For over three decades, the two countries have been building close cooperation in economy, investment, defense, education, culture, healthcare, and tourism," the diplomat emphasized.
(2025-11-28). Pros and Cons of US-Saudi Arabia F-35 Fighters Deal. ummid.com US President Donald Trump has said he is considering Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft's latest American technology.
(2025-11-28). Over 30 New Laws Enacted Since 7 October Further Entrench Apartheid. popularresistance.org Over the past two years, the Israeli Knesset has passed dozens of new laws, the cumulative effect of which is to further entrench and deepen Israel's regime of apartheid and repression over all Palestinians under its control — both in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). Adalah's new report, "Post-7 October: A New Wave of Anti-Palestinian Israeli Laws", reviews key legislation passed between 7 October 2023 and 27 July 2025. The laws span multiple themes, including freedom of expression, protest, and thought; the right to citizenship and family life; equality and social rights; and the rig…
(2025-11-28). Protester against Netanyahu detained over social media post urging followers to against the. haaretz.com Dr. Yolanda Yavor, a scholar known for protesting outside Netanyahu's home, was questioned on incitement in a Facebook post, after a far-right group lodged a complaint. Police are now seeking to extend her custody…
(2025-11-28). Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row. newarab.com 
"We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World Cup draw," the federation's spokesperson to…
(2025-11-28). High US C-section rate symptom of capitalist "healthcare" liberationnews.org 
Recent studies on women's health have highlighted the continuing trend of excessive C-sections during childbirth, revealing concerning and deadly complications caused by this procedure.
(2025-11-28). Fourth suspect charged in Louvre jewel heist investigation. aljazeera.com Suspect charged in daring Louvre heist had six previous convictions, prosecutors say.
(2025-11-28). Pope calls for peace during visit to Turkey. plenglish.com Ankara, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The use of religion to justify war and violence, like any form of fundamentalism and fanaticism, must be firmly rejected, Pope Leo XIV said today in Türkiye.
(2025-11-28). Southeast Asia floods kill at least 321 as rescues and recovery efforts intensify. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities racing to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications, and coordinate recovery efforts as waters began to recede. | Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been hit by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait. Another 46 people were killed by a cyclone in Sri Lanka, authorities said. | 'Running out of supplies and food' | On Indonesia's badly hit Sumatra island, 174 people were confirmed dead on Friday, Suharya…
(2025-11-28). Ahead of a tight presidential election, Honduras braces for controversy. aljazeera.com The lead-up to Sunday's vote has been marred by finger-pointing and fears of election manipulation by campaign rivals.
(2025-11-28). Russia: ICRC's response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities. icrc.org Activities of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in Moscow in connection with the situation in Kursk.
(2025-11-28). The Belarus Playbook: How Myanmar Learns from Lukashenko. moderndiplomacy.eu Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko recently announced his intention to pay an official visit to Myanmar. Under other circumstances, this visit might have gone unnoticed, but amid the Myanmar crisis, every visit by a foreign leader to Naypyidaw attracts attention. According to Lukashenko, the trip will be part of a larger international tour that will also …
(2025-11-28). After DC attack, Trump shocks migrants in US with plan bigger than deportation: 'Reverse…'. hindustantimes.com The U.S. president unveiled sweeping new immigration proposals in a fiery social media post, using stark language to signal a dramatic escalation of his hardline agenda. Trump vowed that he would "permanently pause migration from all Third World countries", declaring that new arrivals from poorer nations would be halted indefinitely under his plan. The president said this move was needed to allow the United States to "fully recover" from what he described as the harmful economic, social, and security impacts of past immigration waves.
(2025-11-28). Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Premier League leaders Arsenal meet their nearest rivals and FIFA Club World Cup holders, Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Guinea-Bissau's new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup. aljazeera.com General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.
(2025-11-28). The most impactful T20I performer: Who is Virandeep Singh? tribune.com.pk 
Malaysia's Virandeep Singh, former captain and flamboyant all-rounder's goal is to transcend beyond the label of associate cricketer and his specialty is delivering impactful performances. | He recently became the first all-rounder to score 3,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is. He has the most Player of the Match awards under his belt in the shortest format of the game with 22. | "The reality is, as an associate cricketer, those records don't carry the same weight in the eyes of the world," he lamented. "Cricket is cricket, no matter the level, but the value attached to performances is much lower for us,"
(2025-11-28). Rights group urges investigation of prisoner's death in UAE. newarab.com 
(2025-11-28). Hungary's Orban to meet Putin in Moscow on energy and Ukraine peace talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Hungary has maintained unusually close ties with Moscow despite the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine. The country remains heavily dependent on Russian energy, importing millions of tonnes of crude oil and billions of cubic meters of natural gas annually. While the European Union has sought to reduce reliance on Russian energy, Hungary has repeatedly secured …
(2025-11-28). Central African Republic: Concerns Over Crucial Election. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra gestures to supporters as he attends The United Hearts Movement (MCU) conference in Bangui on July 26, 2025, where he announced his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for December 2025, seeking a third consecutive term. | © 2025 ANNELA NIAMOLO/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-11-28). WHO Seeks to Ease Emotional and Financial Burden of Infertility. plusnews.ug 
For the first time in its history, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global guideline on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility, calling on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer, and within reach for everyone who needs it. Released on Friday, the guideline comes at a time when infertility affects 1 …
(2025-11-28). Growth Imperative and Sustainability, November 1988. indybay.org The growth spiral gotten out of hand and degenerated into a financial bubble that has led to a financial crisis… The International Energy Agency in Vienna expects oil prices to reach $200 per barrel in the foreseeable future. The idea that we are automatically striving for qualitative, i.e., resource-conserving growth is, in any case, an illusion.
(2025-11-28). Israeli army executes two Palestinians in cold blood in Jenin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Palestine Liberation Organisation's Human Rights and Civil Society Department has condemned what it described as the cold-blooded execution of two unarmed Palestinian civilians by Israeli soldiers in Jenin, saying the men had fully surrendered and posed no threat when they were shot dead outside their home. The department said the incident constituted a war crime and a crime against humanity, urging an urgent, independent international investigation and referral of the case to the International Criminal Court.The PLO called on the international community to provide immediate protection for Palestini…
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Rescuers step up recovery operations amid surging Southeast Asia flood deaths. geo.tv 
Motorists wade through a flooded street in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on November 28, 2025. — AFPIndonesia confirms 72 deaths, rescue efforts continuing.Thailand reports 87 deaths in southern provinces, 3.5m affected.Tropical storm Senyar weakens after landfall in…
(2025-11-28). Saturday 11/29: Santa Cruz: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-11-28). The 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Expo kicks off in east China. ecns.cn The 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Expo opened in Nanjing on Thursday, featuring four major exhibition halls, namely robotics, smart factories, industrial software and system solutions, and intelligent equipment.
(2025-11-28). Tourism investors exempt from land use change fees, deputy minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Deputy Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has announced the exemption of investors from paying land use change fees.
(2025-11-28). New weapons emerging to counter and zap drone power. asiatimes.com 
Like so many conflicts before it, the Russo-Ukraine war has forced both sides to innovate. Since they have been able to gain control of opposition air space, neither side has made wide use of traditional air assets such as fast fighter jets. which take much time and money to manufacture and so can't be risked …
(2025-11-28). Live Updates: Bihar Election 2025 Final Results. ummid.com The BJP-JD (U) led NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 winning a total of 202 seats, as per the final results announced by the Poll Panel Friday.
(2025-11-28). Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao rally with donations after deadly Tai Po fire. ecns.cn Donations and emergency supplies have poured in from across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao after a major fire at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday left heavy casualties.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). US teen freed after nine months in Israeli prison amid torture. newarab.com 
A 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida high school student, was freed on Thursday following a guilty plea that resulted…
(2025-11-28). CARTOONS: Pauline Hanson is playing dress-ups again. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-28). Piers Morgan and Tucker Carlson 'defend Muslims' in interview. newarab.com 
Morgan noted that nearly half of the UK population still identifies as Christian, while almost 40 percent now report no religious belief. He said public debate around Muslims in Britain…
(2025-11-28). Troops 'did as expected' in execution of Palestinians: Ben-Gvir. newarab.com 
(2025-11-28). Wang Jinkang: Chinese sci-fi going global is only a matter of time. ecns.cn "Chinese science fiction is rooted in a unique cultural soil. As long as the country continues to develop, it is only a matter of time before it expands beyond its core circles and reaches a global audience," said renowned Chinese science fiction writer Wang Jinkang in a recent interview with China News Network. From the perspective of a sci-fi writer, he shared his insights on the innovative path and internationalization process of Chinese science fiction.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko confirms Belarus' readiness to set up joint ventures with Myanmar. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to set up joint ventures with Myanmar in the areas that are of interest to Myanmar, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a press conference on 28 November.
(2025-11-28). Lukashenko names one condition for Myanmar's great future. eng.belta.by "Believe my experience, your people and your country have a great future ahead of them. You only need to solve one problem: to ensure stability in society," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-11-28). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-11-28). A deadly attack, A political storm: GOP demands a Muslim ban return to center stage>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shooting near the White House that killed one National Guard member and seriously hurt another this week made political tensions in the United States worse. The attack was carried out by a 29-year-old Afghan national who moved to the U.S. in 2021. Since then, Republican lawmakers have said a lot of bad things about Muslims coming to the US. Axios says that a lot of famous Republicans are now asking for strict limits, like stopping all immigration from countries where Muslims make up the majority and sending people they call "Islamists" back to their home countries. Donald Trump used the event to say…
(2025-11-28). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-11-28). Khamenei says Trump 'not worthy' of cooperation with Iran. newarab.com 
Iran's supreme leader, "Such a government (the United States) is not worthy of being approached or cooperated with by a government like the Islamic Republic," Khamenei said in a televised speech, rejecting rumours that Iran had sent messages to Washington as a "pure lie". | His remarks came on the occasion of a state-designated day celebrating the Basij forces, a paramilitary forc…
(2025-11-28). Why is this small city 'perfect' ? a Colombian guitarist knows. ecns.cn Colombian guitarist Qiao Bai (Barrada) shared a heartwarming story about a band performance: during a show in an ancient town, although the band played foreign songs, the elderly audience listened with remarkable focus. Their simple yet sincere attention deeply moved him. To him, Yiwu may be small, but it is full of surprises—friendly people, rapid development, and a strong sense of safety. This vibrant city has long held a special place in his heart as a truly "perfect city."
(2025-11-28). China hopes France promotes healthy development of China-EU relations along right track. ecns.cn China hopes that France will promote the healthy development of China-U.S.Wang made the remarks during a phone call with Emmanuel Bonne, the French president's diplomatic adviser. He hopes that France will encourage the EU to pursue a positive, rational policy toward China, uphold the basic principles of partnership, and adequately address economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation.
(2025-11-28). "One Battle after Another" goes on screen at Tehran cultural center. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "One Battle after Another", a 2025 action thriller film by American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
(2025-11-28). Street in Myanmar capital gets Belarus-linked name to honor Lukashenko's visit. eng.belta.by In honor of the official visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Myanmar, a street in the city of Naypyidaw has been named Street Minskaya.
(2025-11-28). Launched: A New Study to Screen Children for Lead Exposure. ummid.com UK researchers Monday November 17, 2025 launched in Leeds a new study to screen children for lead exposure.
(2025-11-28). Harbin Ice-Snow World's super ice slide under construction. ecns.cn The super ice slide of the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World will incorporate design elements of the Great Wall, including ramparts and beacon towers.
(2025-11-28). Taiwan leader's 'warmongering' stance slammed. ecns.cn "He relies only on continuously expanding military purchases and fueling confrontational sentiment, the cost of which will ultimately be borne by all the people of Taiwan," Ma said.
(2025-11-28). Child Farmworkers Face Dangerous Exposure to Pesticides in California Fields. truthout.org Hundreds of thousands of times each year in California, farmers and their contractors spray pesticides on fields and orchards in the state's agricultural heartlands. Farmworkers young and old can be exposed to dangerous concentrations of toxic chemicals if they are not properly trained, left uninformed about when they can safely enter sprayed fields or exposed to pesticide applications… |
(2025-11-28). A foreign businessman's 18 years in China: feeling truly at home and having gained everything here>. ecns.cn Qiao Bai (Barrada), from Colombia, has lived in China for 18 years. He has built a successful career while enjoying a rich and fulfilling life. Yiwu's diverse and inclusive vibe has made it easy for him to make friends, both Chinese and foreigners, and has given him a strong sense of belonging. As he puts it, "No foreigner coming here ever feels like an outsider."
(2025-11-28). Analysis | The Arab party in sights for holding the key to removing him from power. haaretz.com Mansour Abbas of the United Arab List understands that the place of an Arab-led party in the Israeli coalition is not something that can wait for that far-off day after the occupation has ended. That's a threat to everything Benjamin Netanyahu's government stands for…
(2025-11-28). Over 600 earthquakes shake Iran in a month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 602 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a month from October 23 to November 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-11-28). UN condemns 'summary execution' of Palestinians in West Bank. aljazeera.com Footage from Jenin in the Occupied West Bank shows Israeli forces shooting two Palestinian men.
(2025-11-28). Over 1,140 Iranians among world's 1% most-cited researchers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —A total of 1,142 Iranian researchers have been recognized among the world's top one percent most-cited researchers in 2025, compared to 1,056 identified researchers in 2024, according to the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute.
(2025-11-28). China blasts new remarks by Japan's prime minister on Taiwan's legal status. ecns.cn Beijing said on Thursday that it firmly opposes Tokyo's attempt to hype and trumpet the so-called notion of the undetermined status of Taiwan, which "just compounds its wrongdoing".
(2025-11-28). Delaware's wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Delaware's "whale wallows," also known as But these epheme…
(2025-11-28). Peace Talks Amid Leadership Legitimacy Dispute. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin has expressed a willingness to advance peace efforts in Ukraine, even though it questions the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a spokesman said on Friday.
(2025-11-28). Rethinking Payment Governance for a Fractured World. moderndiplomacy.eu In the last two decades, the US financial sanction list has grown into an unwieldy diverse collection of countries, institutions, and individuals. This list does not only consist of those under the watch of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), but also those imposed through international institutions, such as the Society for Worldwide Interbank …
(2025-11-28). Ben Gvir praises killing of 2 surrendered Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) — Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has praised the Israeli military and police for killing two Palestinian men who had surrendered in Jenin in the West Bank.
(2025-11-28). If the BBC Never Questions Net Zero the Journalists Might as Well be Replaced by ChatGPT. wattsupwiththat.com The BBC seems to be dying. Unable to properly relate to the concerns of its nationwide audience, hazy on the difference between a man and a woman, seemingly keen on open border migrant overload, its increasingly ridiculous funding flow is starting to evaporate. Whether it could survive in the free market with its biased, identikit news service, along with the thin offerings of audience-lite, woke-obsessed drama, is not certain. Big savings might have to be made. AI looms large over future BBC scripts from Doctor Who to climate change.
(2025-11-28). Chinese medical team in Guyana donates ventilators to local patients. ecns.cn The 21st Chinese medical team assisting Guyana has recently donated urgently needed home non-invasive ventilators to two local impoverished patients. The donation was made through the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Guyana Limited—China Medical Team Assistance Fund, offering new hope for patients struggling with severe respiratory difficulties.
(2025-11-28). PTA terms tariff increase by mobile operators 'justified'. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has termed an increase in retail tariffs of mobile companies from 2021 to 2024 justified, citing higher financial costs due to inflation, increase in fuel prices and devaluation of rupee. | "Since March 2021 till May 2024 fuel prices have increased by 158 per cent, inflation increased by 83 per cent, while rupee depreciated against dollar by 44 per cent. Moreover, policy rate increased by 214 per cent, increasing the financial cost of operators," the PTA has stated in an official reply to an adjournment motion filed by ruling PPP MPA, Muhammad Asif at the Sindh Assembly…
(2025-11-28). Opposition NDP party claims victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. aljazeera.com New Democratic Party ousts longtime Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who has served in office since 2001.
(2025-11-28). South Korea's grand plan to join the AI big time. asiatimes.com 
Less than a month after Nvidia announced the plan, the government of South Korea has called the first meeting of a working group that will supervise the radical expansion of the nation's AI infrastructure and advance President Lee Jae-myung's ambition of making South Korea one of the world's top three AI nations, along with the …
(2025-11-28). army chief spots the front where he give ground: Netanyahu and his defense minister. haaretz.com For the prime minister and Defense Minister Israel Katz, every concession in matters of appointments and powers is an opening for more demands. Katz, whose eyes are on the Likud primary, wields an appalling cynicism, when he's not forgoing a legal basis altogether…
(2025-11-28). Tunisia: EU parliament rights resolution 'blatant interference'. newarab.com 
Tunisian President The EU Parliament resolution, voted by an overwhelming majority the day before, called for the release of "The European Parliament (resolution) is a blatant int…
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). 'Digital Dirham': UAE Joins Club of Three Having Digital Currency. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday (Nov 13, 2025) launched 'Digital Dirham' and joined China, Nigeria and the Bahamas that have their own digital currencies.
(2025-11-28). 56th National Day Of Mourning Observed In Plymouth, Massachusetts. popularresistance.org United American Indians of New England (UAINE) has called for the 56th National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 12 o'clock noon. Participants gathered by the statue of Massasoit on Cole's Hill above the Plymouth waterfront. | Since 1970, hundreds of Native people and non-Native allies have gathered annually in Plymouth on U.S. Thanksgiving Day. | According to UAINE co-leader Kisha James, who is Aquinnah Wampanoag and Oglala Lakota and the granddaughter of Wamsutta Frank James, the founder of National Day of Mourning, "Native people have no reason to celebrate the arri…
(2025-11-28). Trump to review immigrant visas after National Guard attack. newarab.com 
The FBI meanwhile said it had launched an international terrorism investigation as new details emerged about the alleged gunman, a 29-year-old Afghan national who had served w…
(2025-11-28). National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint. geo.tv 
Pictures of two National Guard members and a picture of a suspect at a press conference in Washington, DC, US, November 27, 2025. — ReutersTrump terms attack "terrorist" act, calls shooter "savage monster".Says security top priority, seeks tight control over immigration.Blames…
(2025-11-28). Unable to Squeeze Another Dime From Black People, Subprime Economy Runs Aground. popularresistance.org Among the most exploited South Africans during 48 years of white minority misrule were the vineyard workers who were often paid with daily rations of wine to supplement their pitiful wages. Known as the "dop"—Afrikaans slang for "drink"—the practice was outlawed in 1960, but it was only after voters of all races went to the polls to abolish apartheid 34 years later that the Black majority government began to enforce the ban. | In late 2000, I went to South Africa's wine-growing region in the Western Cape to interview a white attorney who had recently purchased a vineyard in the hopes of fulfilling his…
(2025-11-28). A Nationwide One Day Call in Sick to Work Day on Friday May 1, 2026. indybay.org We need a one day nationwide call in sick to work day this coming Friday May 1, 2026…
(2025-11-28). EC Warns Insecurity Could Disrupt 2026 Elections in Karamoja. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed renewed concern over rising insecurity across parts of the Karamoja Sub-region, cautioning that persistent cattle raids, inter-community violence, and illegal firearm activity could jeopardise the smooth conduct of the forthcoming general elections. The EC Regional Supervisor for Karamoja, Linos Okori, said while speaking in Moroto on Thursday that although …
(2025-11-28). Table-toppers Roma face Napoli and Serie A title test. tribune.com.pk 
Roma are surprise leaders of Serie A heading into Sunday's clash with Napoli, a fixture which will go some way to showing whether Gian Piero Gasperini's side are the real deal. | Last crowned kings of Italy back in 2001, Roma are two points ahead of the current champions and AC Milan in a crowded early Scudetto tussle. | Roma seem like unlikely title challengers. They haven't even qualified for the Champions League since 2018 while success-starved fans have seen their team win one trophy in the last 17 seasons. | But Roma have been Serie A's best team over the course of 2025, collecting 76 points from 32 match…
(2025-11-28). Persepolis defeat Shams Azar to move top: 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Persepolis football team defeated Shams Azar 2-1 to go provisionally top of the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
(2025-11-28). Haleem Adil Sheikh, 23 other PTI workers released following brief detention outside KPC. tribune.com.pk 
Police released the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Sindh President, Haleem Adil Sheikh along with more than 20 male and female party leaders and workers who were breifly detained on Friday during a protest outside the Karachi Press Club. | According to the PTI Sindh spokesperson, protesters were demonstrating against the suspension of meetings with Imran Khan when police 'took action' against peaceful protestors and PTI leaders and detained Sheikh along with many others, including Dawa Khan, Muazzam Khan, Yasir Baloch, Anwar Mehdi, Raza Yasir and more than two dozen workers. Female leaders and workers were also take…
(2025-11-28). LABUBU joins New York's Thanksgiving Parade. ecns.cn The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, with new friend LABUBU making its debut in this year's lineup.
(2025-11-28). "End The Trade War" ! Says Teamster VP John Palmer At The Port Of Oakland. indybay.org Teamsters International Vice President At Large John Palmer called for an end to the trade war and tariffs at a rally at the Port of Oakland on November 22, 2025…
(2025-11-28). China warns Japan on rising militarism. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesman on Thursday urged Japan to fully repent for its wartime atrocities and immediately halt "dangerous attempts" to revise its Constitution and expand its military.
(2025-11-28). UK's Farage under pressure over teenage racism allegations. tribune.com.pk 
Hard-right British lawmaker Nigel Farage faced growing scrutiny Thursday over allegations he made racist and antisemitic comments while a youngster at an elite English school. | The leader of the anti-immigrant Reform UK party, currently tipped by polls to become Britain's next prime minister, has offered different defences to the claims since they resurfaced last week. | He noted Wednesday that a former pupil who said Farage had verbally abused him had "different political views to me", but added that he was "genuinely sorry" if the man felt "hurt". | Film director Peter Ettedgui, who is Jewish, told The Guar…
(2025-11-28). Sindh hockey teams gear up for National Games in Karachi after 18 years. tribune.com.pk 
After 18 years, preparations are in full swing for the Sindh hockey teams ahead of the National Games scheduled in Karachi from December 6 to 13. | International player Azlan Khan has been appointed head coach of the men's team, while international player Muhammad Naeem will lead the women's side. | Open trials for team selection were held in October at the KHA Sports Complex, where players from across Sindh participated. | Olympian Iftikhar Syed served as chairman of the selection committee, which also included other Olympians and divisional representatives. | The trials were attended by prominent figures inc…
(2025-11-28). Jordan urges Russia to stop recruiting citizens for Ukraine war. newarab.com 
Foreign ministry spokesperson Fouad al-Majali said in a statement that the ministry is following, through the Directorate of Operations and Consular Affairs, the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two Jordanian citizens "after t…
(2025-11-28). Dismal 23% voter turnout mars Nov 23 by-election. tribune.com.pk 
The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has released its report on the by-elections held on November 23, revealing a mixed picture of electoral conduct marked by improved arrangements alongside procedural lapses and low voter participation. | FAFEN deployed 122 observers who monitored 373 polling stations across constituencies. While the report acknowledged that elections were conducted with overall better arrangements, it flagged election campaign violations and gaps in result transparency. | Voter turnout remained extremely low across the board. The overall turnout stood at merely 23%, with most constitue…
(2025-11-28). Spain reports first swine fever case in three decades, jeopardising exports to China. tribune.com.pk 
African swine fever has returned to Spain for the first time in three decades after two wild boar found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus, the Agriculture Ministry said on Friday, putting rapidly growing pork exports to China at risk of a ban. | The outbreak, Spain's first since 1994, comes as Madrid seeks to increase its share of China's pork market. A ban could, however, be limited after China and Spain signed a deal this month allowing Beijing to restrict imports only from the affected region rather than the entire country. | Barcelona is in Catalonia, which accounts for about 8% of Spain's…
(2025-11-28). Canada's third-quarter annualised GDP surprises with growth of 2.6 percent. aljazeera.com Economists warned it was 'a mathematical boost' from falling imports and the Canadian economy remains 'fragile'.
(2025-11-28). Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency. aljazeera.com We look back at South Africa's nationwide shutdown by women, as they halted work to protest gender-based violence.
(2025-11-28). A 40-year fight against cluster bombs offers lessons to stop the US-Israel weapons pipeline. nationofchange.org The Honeywell Project in Minneapolis showed how to beat a weapons maker: obstruct operations, recruit workers as allies, build camaraderie and persist no matter what.
(2025-11-28). 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.
(2025-11-28). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-11-28). La Industria Química de Cuba convoca al negocio y la inversión en la FIHAV 2025. cubadebate.cu Con un llamado a la comunidad empresarial nacional e internacional, el Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Química (GEIQ) ha desplegado una ofensiva comercial en la 41 edición de FIHAV 2025. Bajo la misión de asegurar producciones y servicios vitales para el país, el GEIQ aprovecha este escenario, uno de los más importantes del Caribe, para fortalecer su integración con el mercado global.
(2025-11-28). La Industria Química de Cuba convoca al negocio y la inversión en la FIHAV 2025. cubadebate.cu Con un llamado a la comunidad empresarial nacional e internacional, el Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Química (GEIQ) ha desplegado una ofensiva comercial en la 41 edición de FIHAV 2025. Bajo la misión de asegurar producciones y servicios vitales para el país, el GEIQ aprovecha este escenario, uno de los más importantes del Caribe, para fortalecer su integración con el mercado global.
(2025-11-28). Belgian Workers Reject Arizona's Austerity In Strike Wave. popularresistance.org Wednesday, November 26, marks the final day of a nationwide wave of strikes and protests against the anti-social policies of Belgium's so-called Arizona government. Workers in transport and public services, joined by thousands across other sectors, remain outraged by Prime Minister Bart De Wever's agenda, which includes attacks on pensions, wages, and public services, all while increasing spending on militarization. | Picket lines sprang up across the country, with workers rejecting the government's plans. Reporting from the strike at the port of Antwerp, Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) General Secretary Pet…
(2025-11-28). Shocking United Nations Security Council resolution strips Palestinians right to self-determination. fidh.org The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 effectively strips Palestinians of their right to self-determination by handing over governance to a de facto foreign-controlled administration. UNSC Resolution 2803 equally omits accountability and deprives Palestinians of avenues to seek justice for crimes committed. The resolution applies political conditionality exclusively to the Palestinian Authority while placing no obligations on the Israeli government, which continues to (…) | – | /…
(2025-11-28). La 3 del día en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Les damos la bienvenida a este podcast informativo. Hoy es jueves 28 de noviembre de 2025 y este es nuestro resumen de las noticias más relevantes publicadas en Cubadebate.
(2025-11-28). La 3 del día en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Les damos la bienvenida a este podcast informativo. Hoy es jueves 28 de noviembre de 2025 y este es nuestro resumen de las noticias más relevantes publicadas en Cubadebate.
(2025-11-28). Simecuba 2026, el primer evento de la industria sideromecánica de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La 41 Feria Internacional de La Habana (Fihav 2025) fue el escenario este jueves para el lanzamiento oficial de Simecuba, el primer Evento Especializado de la Industria Sideromecánica nacional, que se celebrará del 23 al 27 de marzo de 2026. El evento tiene el objetivo central de fortalecer alianzas estratégicas y liderazgos entre todos los actores económicos del sector.
(2025-11-28). Casa de las Américas denounces Dominican Republic's agreement with the U.S. radiohc.cu The organization expressed its rejection on its official Facebook page: "Sixty years ago, more than forty thousand U.S. Marines invaded the Dominican Republic. The pretext at the time was to prevent the country from becoming a second Cuba." | Casa de las Américas denounced on Thursday the agreement between the government of President Luis Abinader and the United States for the use of the Dominican air base of San Isidro and Las Américas International Airport as part of its current military deployment in the Caribbean. | The organization expressed its rejection on its official Facebook page: "Sixty years ago, more…
(2025-11-28). Claim: Climate Delegates Suffering in the Heat "gets people interested" wattsupwiththat.com According to reporter Will de Freitas, climate delegates need to suffer personal hardship to interest people in what they are saying.
(2025-11-28). Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway. newarab.com 
Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, The 274-meter-long tanker Kairos suffered an explosion and caught fire in the Black Sea while en route from Egypt to Russia, Turkey's Transport Ministry said. | It said two fast rescue boats, a tugboat, and an emergency response vessel were immediately dispatched to the scene and the 25 crew members on board w…
(2025-11-28). Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La Liga after chastening nights in the Champions League. | Barca host Alaves on Saturday while Madrid visit Girona on Sunday, as the top two aim to fend off in-form pair Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, who are hot on their tails. | Barcelona suffered a morale-crushing 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge by Chelsea on Tuesday, while Real Madrid's defence wobbled alarmingly in also conceding three at Greek side Olympiacos, although they managed to claim a 4-3 victory thanks to four goals from Kylian Mbapp…