(2025-11-12). AIPAC is suddenly a political liability. Is the Israel lobby in trouble? mondoweiss.net 
For years, AIPAC played a key role in U.S. politics as a campaign financing powerhouse, but now aspiring candidates are distancing themselves from the group. What lies ahead for the Lobby as the Gaza genocide has made Israel a political liability?>
(2025-11-12). Sultana demands release of hunger-striking anti-genocide activists held without trial. thecanary.co Independent MP Zarah Sultana has written to Justice Secretary David Lammy to demand the release of twenty-four Palestine Action (PA) anti-genocide activists. The group have already been held in prison for more than a year without trial. And, they face a wait of up to another two years before they even actually come to trial. […] | By
(2025-11-12). US considering plan to deploy 1000s of forces on Gaza border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — The US is reportedly exploring a plan for a vast military base housing thousands of forces along Gaza's border with the occupied Palestinian territories amid fears of further American regional adventurism.
(2025-11-12). Venezuela conducts military drills amid fears of US strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has said his administration is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the United States.
(2025-11-12). Migration From Venezuela: Did 7+ Million Really Leave the Country to Flee Socialism? orinocotribune.com 
By Justin Podur and Joe Emersberger — Nov 11, 2025 | Daniel Coronel, a journalist with the US-based television network Univision, recently This little quip, this off-hand remark, is actually one of the major remaining regime change talking points about Venezuela. | We've addressed most of the ot…
(2025-11-12). Venezuela Promotes the Formation of Integral Base Committees. orinocotribune.com The president emphasized the importance of ideological coherence in the Bolivarian project | The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, highlighted on Monday the results of the Popular Assemblies held on November 8 and 9, 2025, aimed at the creation of the Bolivarian Committees of Integral Base (CBBI), a new structure for the organization of People's Power in the streets of the country. | The Venezuelan president said that 145,465 assemblies were held throughout the national territory, with an average of 20 citizens per meeting, which represents an unprecedented mobilization in the 264 thousand streets of the co…
znetwork.org (2025-11-12). "Regime Change" In Venezuela Is a Euphemism For U.S.-inflicted Carnage and Chaos
For decades, Washington has sold the world a deadly lie: that regime change brings freedom, that U.S. bombs and blockades can somehow deliver democracy. But every country that has lived through this euphemism knows the truthit instead brings death, dismemberment, and despair. Now that the same playbook is being dusted off for Venezuela
(2025-11-12). COP30: Venezuela denounces developed countries' failure to fulfill climate finance commitments. radiohc.cu During the joint session of COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil, the Venezuelan Minister for Ecosocialism, Ricardo Molina, denounced the failure of developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments established in the Paris Agreement and reaffirmed in Baku in 2024. | The Venezuelan minister stated that these countries "don't want to talk about the issue" and that, despite their declarations, "it's the complete opposite" of what they are actually doing to protect the planet. | The official emphasized that developed countries seek to prevent the development of the Global South and intend to impose a framew…
(2025-11-12). Imperial ambitions at sea: U.S. military escalation against Venezuela. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean has marked a dangerous escalation in U.S. military activity and sharply heightened tensions with Venezuela.
znetwork.org (2025-11-12). "Regime Change" In Venezuela Is a Euphemism For U.S.-inflicted Carnage and Chaos For decades, Washington has sold the world a deadly lie: that regime change brings freedom, that U.S. bombs and blockades can somehow deliver democracy. But every country that has lived through this euphemism knows the truthit instead brings death, dismemberment, and despair. Now that the same playbook is being dusted off for Venezuela
(2025-11-12). Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov Calls US Military Escalation Against Venezuela 'Unacceptable'. orinocotribune.com The Russian foreign minister criticized the US military campaign off the coast of Venezuela, calling it an illegitimate pretext, and reiterated his nation's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | In a hybrid interview with Russian media, the foreign minister specifically addressed the Pentagon's military campaign in the Caribbean Sea, which it justifies under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. "I cannot conclude my remarks on Venezuela without mentioning our position on the unacceptability of the actions undertaken by the United States under the pretext of fighting drug trafficking," Lavrov em…
(2025-11-12). Venezuela's Defense Minister: US Military Used as Mercenaries, New Military Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "I see that the US armed forces are being used as mercenaries to assassinate, as their main spokespeople have said: 'We are goin…
(2025-11-12). Colombia suspends intelligence cooperation with the U.S. over attacks in the Caribbean. radiohc.cu Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the immediate suspension of intelligence cooperation with US security agencies on Tuesday, in response to attacks on boats and extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific. | The measure, announced on his official Twitter account, states that "all levels of the Venezuelan security forces are ordered to suspend all communications and other dealings with U.S. security agencies" for as long as the bombings carried out by the Trump administration continue. | The president justified the decision by stating that "the fight against drugs must be subord…
(2025-11-12). En Cuba, buque con 5.000 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria enviada por Venezuela. radiohc.cu El buque del ALBA "Manuel Gual", procedente de La Guaira, República Bolivariana de Venezuela llegó en la mañana de este martes al puerto "Guillermón Moncada", de Santiago de Cuba, con un cargamento de 5.000 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria destinada a las zonas más afectadas por Melissa, huracán que azotó el oriente de la isla el pasado 29 de octubre. | Este gesto profundiza la solidaridad y cooperación entre ambas naciones hermanas. | La maniobra de atraque se realizó a las 06H45 hora local en la terminal de contenedores de la rada, como parte de las acciones coordinadas entre los dos Gobiernos para fortalecer la…
(2025-11-12). Venezuela: President Maduro Enacts Law for Integral Defense of the Nation. orinocotribune.com The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), enacted the Law of the Command for the Integral Defense of the Nation, an initiative previously approved by the National Assembly. | The document was delivered to President Maduro in the Sol del Perú Hall of the Miraflores Palace, by the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, on Tuesday, November 11. The law is aimed at deepening the civil-military doctrine in the country and safeguard peace and national sovereignty in a context of heightened US…
znetwork.org (2025-11-12). How Trump's Immigration Dragnet Harms All U.S. Workers
In all, the nation has so far lost more than a million foreign-born workers like Sanchez amid Trump's mass deportation campaign.
It's already causing labor shortages that drive up employer costs and delay work, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. It's ultimately going to balloon the federal deficit, hinder growth, and lower Americans' standard of living, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
(2025-11-12). Israel preparing for large-scale aggression in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Israeli regime forces are conducting wide military drills across the occupied West Bank, a move that analysts warn could signal preparations for a full-scale invasion of the area.
(2025-11-12). Kish Island, Armenia discuss tourism cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Managing Director of Kish Free Zone Organization Mohammad Kabiri and Armenian ambassador to Iran Grigor Hakobyan have emphasized promotion of tourism and economic cooperation in a joint gathering which was held on the sidelines of Kish Invex 2025 in the southern Iranian island on Wednesday.
(2025-11-12). 'Iran-Oman trade outlook assessed positive for next 5 months'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce pointed out specific obstacles and challenges in trade with Oman and emphasized that apart from the problems caused by sanctions and banking restrictions, one of the most significant difficulties for Iranian merchants working with Oman has been intense competition with rival exporters (especially the UAE, Turkey, and India) in the Omani market.
(2025-11-12). Russia defeat Iran at 2025 MANAS Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Russia U21 defeated Iran U23 football team 2-0 at the 2025 MANAS Cup on Wednesday.
(2025-11-12). Iran's national power under Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran faced major political, economic, and military challenges. Under the leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei (since 1989), Iran has gradually expanded its regional influence.
(2025-11-12). Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of Istakhr, located in Marvdasht Plain, an archaeologist said.
(2025-11-12). Iran, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Iran and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on the organization of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, marking another step in coordination between the two countries on pilgrimage affairs.
(2025-11-12). Iran releases first Hebrew documentary about war (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Iran's Tasnim News Agency has released the country's first-ever Hebrew-language documentary, "Missiles Over Bazan," offering a strategic narrative of the hidden confrontation between Iran and Israel during the 12-day war.
(2025-11-12). Inside ancient Samanu-making ritual in Iran's Saveh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — The city of Saveh in central Iran keeps one of its oldest traditions alive: the communal preparation of Samanu. The event brings together people of all ages in prayer, teamwork, and celebration of a shared cultural heritage.
(2025-11-12). Over 83% of Iranians tend to use traditional medicine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — According to a recent survey, 83.8 percent of people in the country tend to benefit from Iranian traditional medicine, the director of the health ministry's Persian medicine office has said.
(2025-11-12). Martyr Tehrani Moqaddam built Iran's missile power from zero. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Martyr Tehrani Moqaddam elevated Iran's missile capabilities from zero to a high level of strength by leveraging local expertise and reverse engineering, Chief adviser to Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps says.
(2025-11-12). Iran mulls plan to exempt diaspora investors from conscript. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Iran is considering a plan to exempt diaspora investors from the military service as part of efforts to attract more funding for development projects from wealthy Iranians living abroad.
(2025-11-12). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on November 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, November 12.
(2025-11-12). Army Ground Forces fully committed to protect Iran's borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Amir Hatami, stated that the Army's ground units are fully committed to safeguarding the country's borders.
(2025-11-12). Iran beats Thailand in 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania c'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Iran's men's wheelchair basketball team defeated Thailand 73-56 at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships on Wednesday.
(2025-11-12). Infant mortality rate in Iran drops over 4 decades. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Thanks to developing neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and training more than 400 experts in the field in the country, the country has managed to lower the infant mortality rate from 30 deaths to 7 deaths per 1,000 live births over the past forty years, an expert at the Iranian Neonatal Health Congress has said.
(2025-11-12). Sidelines of Iranian cabinet meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — After the cabinet meeting of President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration on Wednesday at Iran's Presidential Administration, various ministers spoke to media representatives and responded to their questions.
(2025-11-12). Iran-Uzbekistan co-op comprehensive document prepared to be signed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A comprehensive document on Iran-Uzbekistan cooperation has been prepared for the signing by the two countries' officials.
(2025-11-12). Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for 17 historic mosques showcasing 'Persian Mosque' legacy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has placed 17 of its most iconic mosques on UNESCO's Tentative List under the collective title "Persian Mosque," paving the way for a possible future inscription on the World Heritage List.
(2025-11-12). Iran attends 26th Meeting of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The vice president of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has represented Iran at the 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC-26).
(2025-11-12). Iran's renewable power capacity to reach 4,000 MW in 40 days. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's renewable energy capacity is hoped to reach 4,000 megawatts (MW) by the end of the next Iranian calendar month (December 21), according to Mohsen Tarztalab, deputy energy minister and head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
(2025-11-12). Iran ranks 17th in world in science production: minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf says that Iran is ranked 17th in the world in terms of production of the scientific articles.
(2025-11-12). Deputy Minister highlights key role of nomadic women in sustainable development. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Nomadic women play a crucial role in sustaining Iran's tribal communities and are a determining factor in achieving social and economic sustainability, Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi said on Wednesday.
(2025-11-12). President Pezeshkian's message to Saudi Crown Prince conveyed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Alireza Rashidian, head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says he conveyed a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to the Saudi Crown Prince.
(2025-11-12). Tajik envoy calls for establishing joint scientific committee with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan's ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has underlined the need for the establishment of a joint scientific committee between the two countries.
(2025-11-12). Iran condoles Turkey over military plane crash incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed condolences over the deaths of several Turkish citizens in a military plane crash, offering sympathy to the families of the victims.
(2025-11-12). Zohran Mamdani beats billion-dollar hate campaign to become NYC Mayor. ummid.com In a heart-warming ending after months of hate-filled campaign against him, and indirectly against Muslims, Zohran Mamdani finally won the New York Mayor Elections.
(2025-11-12). Zelensky could flee to Britain in wake of anti-corruption raids in Ukraine. infobrics.org Trump may request Zelensky as key witness in investigation against the Democrats.
(2025-11-12). SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit Card 2025 Released: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit card and hall ticket of candidates who have registered for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam on its official website ssc.nic.in.
(2025-11-12). Mehr media delegation tours Turkish city of Van (+PHOTOS). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — The Mehr media delegation, invited by a member of the Turkish Parliament, visited Van on a three-day trip, touring various parts of the city and meeting with its officials for discussions.
(2025-11-12). Maha TET 2025 Admit Card: Time and Steps to Download. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, is set to release the Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have registered for MAHA TET 2025 on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in.
(2025-11-12). Decision on proposed R20 billion tax increases still to be made. sanews.gov.za Decision on proposed R20 billion tax increases still to be made | South Africans will have to wait until the 2026 Budget to find out whether the proposed R20 billion in additional tax increases can be withdrawn. ⚪ Presenting the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at a sitting of the National Assembly at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said a final decision will be announced in the 2026 Budget. ⚪ "As indicated in the 2025 Budget, an additional R4 billion was allocated to the South African Revenue Services (SARS). This allocation was intended in part to streng…
(2025-11-12). Data Centers Devour Electricity. Private Equity Is Buying Utilities to Cash In. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Derek Seidma…
(2025-11-12). UK Suspends Intelligence Cooperation With US Over Caribbean Attacks. orinocotribune.com Canada, another strategic ally of Washington in Operation Caribbean, also distanced itself from the US attacks, which have been described as extrajudicial executions and violations of international law. | The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence with the United States about vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean after concluding that US military strikes against suspected traffickers violate international law, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. | For years, the UK—which maintains intelligence bases in several Caribbean territories—collaborated with Washing…
(2025-11-12). UN Human Rights Chief: Strong Indications That US Strikes Are Extrajudicial Killings. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The US Southern Command has killed 75 civilians so far in 19 strikes against 23 small boats. The US government has justified the strikes under the premise of the "war on drugs." However, no legal or international approval have been provided to endorse these claims. The victims were not granted the right to a defense nor to…
(2025-11-12). Japanese Professor's Message to the World: "Fraudulent use of gene therapy in healthy people an extreme violation of human rights" globalresearch.ca [This video by Prof. Inoue was published in April 2024.] | Listen to Professor Inoue's "Message to the World" and try to fathom the crime against humanity he describes. | A stunning message from Professor Masayasu Inoue, Professor Emeritus of Osaka …
(2025-11-12). Maulana Azad varsity placed in QS World University Ranking 2026 for 1st time. ummid.com Hyderabad based Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has been placed by the QS World University Rankings in its 2026 edition.
(2025-11-12). Bihar 2025 Polls: Dalit Voters' Evolving Political Confidence. ummid.com The Dalit voters' evolving political confidence seen in 2025 Bihar assembly and other elections stems from a long struggle against caste oppression.
(2025-11-12). SARS welcomes MTBPS. sanews.gov.za SARS welcomes MTBPS | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered on Wednesday, showing that the revenue service collected over R900 billion in revenue. ⚪ "By 30 September 2025, SARS had collected a net revenue of R924.7 billion, drawn from gross collections of R1 157.6 billion and refund payments of R232.9 billion. This marks year-on-year growth of R78.6 billion and an overall surplus of R18 billion against the printed estimates, indicating a promising trajectory for the second half of the financial year. Near…
(2025-11-12). Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves to the audience during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2025. — Reuters US housing official says agency working on 50-year mortgage.FHFA weighing "relief" for 5, 10 and 15-year…
(2025-11-12). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian State Academy of Arts. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the staff of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts on its 80th anniversary.
(2025-11-12). The Political Economy of China Bashing: Why? How? Will It Succeed? globalresearch.ca [This article by the late Prof. Joseph Chung was first published by GR in December 2020. Is China threatening America? Why is China vilified in the West?> | Washington's China bashing started with Obama through his Asia Pivot policy, reinforced by …
(2025-11-12). Distorted, Against National Unity: PM Modi's Vande Mataram Views Spark Row. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama i Hind, the largest representative body of Indian Muslims, has objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views about Vande Mataram, calling them distorted and against the spirit of national unity.
(2025-11-12). East Timor's membership marks a new chapter for Asean. scmp.com On October 26, East Timor officially acceded to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) at the opening of the annual summit, as the 11th member of the regional bloc. | Known officially as Timor-Leste, the country gained full independence on May 20, 2002, after a United Nations-supervised referendum in 1999. With a population of 1.4 million and its capital in Dili, East Timor is rich in oil and natural gas reserves located in the Timor Sea. The country also exports coffee, vanilla and…
(2025-11-12). Detroit Institute of Arts Workers Form a Union, Shedding Light on Labor Power in the Art World. portside.org Detroit Institute of Arts Workers Form a Union, Shedding Light on Labor Power in the Art World |
(2025-11-12). Study explores how gut microbiota stimulate heart diseases. ummid.com A team of researchers in Seoul has revealed so far unknown role of gut microbes in the progression of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), a common heart disease.
(2025-11-12). US Navy's Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Caribbean Under Southern Command. orinocotribune.com The largest US aircraft carrier in the world, the USS Gerald R. Ford, joined the US military deployment in the Caribbean on Tuesday in the area of responsibility of Southern Command. |
(2025-11-12). The Myth of the Democrats' Gerontocracy Problem. portside.org The Myth of the Democrats' Gerontocracy Problem |
(2025-11-12). Hazlewood Cleared for Ashes Test Amid Injury Scare. devdiscourse.com Australia's cricket team received a relief as paceman Josh Hazlewood was cleared of a hamstring strain after concerns arose during a domestic match in Sydney. Hazlewood is set to continue his preparations for next week's first Ashes test in Perth despite the initial injury scare.
(2025-11-12). PATRICK LAWRENCE: Al-Qaeda Goes to Washington. consortiumnews.com Al—Sharaa's White House visit is a reminder of Washington's longstanding abhorrence of democratic processes and anyone — beyond the perimeter of the West and sometimes within it — who stands for them. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News CN at…
(2012-11-25). World Cup parking prices astonish fans. tribune.com.pk 
World Cup ticket holders can expect to spend big just to park their cars at next year's tournament, with prices on FIFA's official website reaching as much as $175 per parking pass. | First reported by the Athletic, the figures have astonished sports fans in the famously car-dependent United States, one of the tournament's three hosts, along with Canada and Mexico. | A "general parking" pass for the July 14 semi-final in Dallas was listed at $175 on Tuesday, while the price for parking at a group-stage match was listed at $75. | Parking at a quarter-final match in Kansas City on July 11 would cost ticket holde…
(2025-11-12). The resistance that blocks Western military and political victory. tehrantimes.com LONDON — What unfolded over the past two years was a large-scale military operation across seven fronts the Israeli occupation regime boasted about, but it did not achieve victory on a single front. The ceasefire has reinforced and consolidated the path of resistance.
(2025-11-12). Growing Global Income Disparity. ummid.com The biggest impact of economic inequality in India, and the world, has been on society as education and healthcare are almost inaccessible to the poor, their participation in nation building becomes negligible, and they are reduced to being mere vote banks for politicians.
(2025-11-12). Russia's Bryansk Oblast among top trade partners in Russia. eng.belta.by According to data about the deals signed with residents of the Russian Federation via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange in January-October 2025, companies from Bryansk Oblast occupy the sixth position in terms of exchange-facilitated trade among all the regions of Russia.
(2025-11-12). 'Almost every day': Japan battles spike in bear attacks. geo.tv 
This screen grab taken from AFPTV video footage filmed on October 25, 2025 shows a "Bear in Area" warning sign displayed near a forest in Akita Prefecture. — AFP KITA-AKITA: The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to…
(2025-11-12). Derry war memorial attacked in 'sectarian hate crime'. thecanary.co War memorials in Derry have suffered two attacks in recent days. Damage and theft occurred at the city's Fountain estate and a wreath had been stolen from the Diamond War Memorial on 11 November. The two incidents are being treated as sectarian hate crimes, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have said. In the […] | By
(2025-11-12). Lavrov Says US Consent Is the Only Thing Needed To Extend New START Treaty for One Year. news.antiwar.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that negotiations were not necessary for the US and Russia to extend the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two powers. New START limits the number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems the US and Russia can deploy and is due …
(2025-11-12). Indian politician hails Minsk as 'best capital in entire CIS'. eng.belta.by Ram Madhav, an Indian politician and President of the India Foundation think tank, called Minsk the best capital in the entire CIS as he talked with journalists after visiting the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus.
(2025-11-12). 2025 Elections: Voters Came Out in Record Numbers to Defend Key Civil Liberties Issues Across the Country. aclu.org Across the country, voters took to the ballot box to make their voices heard on Tuesday. The results overwhelmingly demonstrate that voters want leaders who will push against the Trump administration's cruel policies and abuses of power and work to make life better for the American people. | Voters are fed up with fearmongering in place of policy proposals and came out in record numbers to create sweeping victories for civil liberties. Tuesday's results made clear that the people want real solutions for the economy, support for access to abortion, and protection for other freedoms for every person in the count…
(2025-11-12). Infrastructure drive firmly on the roll. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure drive firmly on the roll | Efforts to step infrastructure development are accelerating in South Africa – to support economic growth and drive improved service delivery. | This is according to National Treasury's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released on Wednesday. | In the maiden budget speech of the Government of National Unity (GNU) earlier this year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a R1 trillion allocation for infrastructure investment over the medium term. | "Infrastructure investment has strong direct and indirect effects on growth, boosting demand for inputs and wo…
(2025-11-12). Starmer is failing so badly on homelessness, a charity just replaced the social housing system. thecanary.co Homelessness is up 45% since 2012 and the epidemic is continuing under Keir Starmer's administration. So a charity — Crisis — is stepping in with its own social housing programme, having already set up a letting agency to do so. "Inconceivable" Matt Downie, the charity's chief executive, said: We don't want to do this, but […] | By
(2025-11-12). Trump sets sights on Pacific seafloor near the Marianas Trench. grist.org The Trump administration is expanding its deep-sea mining ambitions to the region around the Marianas Trench in the western Pacific, and is nearly doubling the proposed seabed mining area around American Samoa from 18 million acres to 33 million acres, an area bigger than Peru. | The move disregards unified opposition from Indigenous leaders in American Samoa, who imposed a moratorium on seabed mining last year. Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula has asked the Trump administration not to proceed without the territory's consent, but the federal government plans to move forward with an environmental review. "Our fi…
(2025-11-12). Government on path to increase infrastructure development. sanews.gov.za Government on path to increase infrastructure development | With the recognition that higher and more efficient infrastructure investment is essential to unlock faster and more inclusive growth, government is partnering with the private sector to strengthen infrastructure delivery and improve the quality of spending. | "We are leveraging public resources to mobilise private finance and expertise at scale to strengthen service delivery, improve spending effectiveness and drive higher economic growth," Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday. | Presenting the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBP…
(2025-11-12). Protesters force way into UN climate summit venue, clash with security. scmp.com Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the Cop30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection. | Shouting angrily, protesters demanded access to the UN compound where thousands of delegates from countries around the world are attending this year's UN climate summit in the Amazon city of Belem, Brazil.
(2025-11-12). List of Muslims Contesting 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. ummid.com Besides 18 Muslims fielded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as many as 10 Muslims are contesting on Congress tickets and 23 are in the fray on Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
(2025-11-12). Large Turkish military transport plane falls from sky (VIDEO). t.co All 20 people aboard the C-130 have been confirmed dead | A Turkish Air Force C-130 military transport plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, the Turkish Defense Ministry has said. | The MOD later confirmed that all 20 personnel on board, including the crew, were killed. | The Georgian Interior Ministry said the aircraft took off from Azerbaijan and was flying back to Türkiye when it crashed in Sighnaghi Municipality, around 5km from the Azerbaijani-Georgian border. | Video from the scene shows the large plane spiraling into the ground. | A Turkish Air Force C-130 (reg. 68-01609) military transport aircraft…
(2025-11-12). How to Financially Protect Your Family in Case of Emergency. ummid.com Keep reading this article to learn some effective tips to financially protect your family in case of emergency, strategies to adopt effective insurance and savings choices, and more.
(2025-11-12). Revitalizing India's Research Ecosystem: A Call to Action. devdiscourse.com In a fervent call to action, industry stalwart N R Narayana Murthy urged a national shift towards prioritizing research. Addressing an audience, he asserted that a strong focus on research is integral to India's and the world's progress.
(2025-11-12). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 12 November: The Russians and their War. gilbertdoctorow.com I am pleased to inform the community that this interview heads off in new directions which may be productive in understanding the contradictions in Russian domestic and foreign policy under wartime conditions. I attempt here to depersonalize the formulation and implementation of Russian policy, to remove Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin for a moment and to identify …
(2025-11-12). Dhruv Jurel Set to Shine in Opening Test Against South Africa. devdiscourse.com In an exciting development for Indian cricket, emerging wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is set to play in the opening Test against South Africa. India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate confirmed Jurel's place in the line-up, with all-rounder Nitish Kumart Reddy making way.
(2025-11-12). Google on Christmas Island: Data Centres and Imminent Militarisation. dissidentvoice.org 
Google has become something of a fixture in digital infrastructure in the Pacific. In late 2023, Canberra announced a joint project with the US, Google and Vocus, an Australian digital infrastructure firm, to deliver the A$80 million South Pacific Connect initiative. The object: to link Fiji and French Polynesia to Australia and North America, with …
(2025-11-12). Cybernetic bridge between US and China in AI. asiatimes.com 
For the second time in two years, hundreds of mostly Western public intellectuals have published an open letter calling for a ban or moratorium on artificial superintelligence (ASI) until there is a broad scientific consensus that it can be done safely and controllably. Western concerns about AI's trajectory stand in contrast to Chinese discourse, which …
(2025-11-12). Investigative bodies of Belarus, Russia discuss prospects for expanding cooperation. eng.belta.by Chairman of Belarus' Investigative Committee Dmitry Gora met with a delegation from Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs headed by Chief of the Investigative Department of the Russian MIA Sergey Lebedev to discuss cooperation.
(2025-11-12). Spain and China Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid EU Challenges. devdiscourse.com In a historic state visit aimed at bolstering economic ties, Spain's King Felipe VI met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. The meeting signals a potential shift in Spain's diplomatic focus, as Madrid seeks to strengthen its economic partnership with Beijing amid growing global tensions.
(2025-11-12). Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt: UNDP. geo.tv 
Afghan children play football in a playground in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 10, 2024. — ReutersNine in 10 Afghan families skip meals, take on debt: UNDP.4.5 million returnees since 2023 strain collapsing economy.Women's workforce share falls to 6%.
(2025-11-12). Sabalenka sets new WTA season prize money record. eng.belta.by In 2025, the world's top-ranked player earned $15,008,519. Over the | course of her career, Aryna Sabalenka has now earned more than $45 | million.
(2025-11-12). Caste Discrimination in India. ummid.com A shocking case of caste discrimination surfaced in the news media at Kerala University, involving a PhD student named Vipin Vijayan and his PhD guide Vijayakumari.
(2025-11-12). Study finds significant inconsistencies in microbiome research methods. ummid.com A research led by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has found significant inconsistencies, at times false and incorrect results, in microbiome research methods used across the world.
(2025-11-12). Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca [This article was first published in December 2024.] | Over the past few decades, the dramatic increase in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), now diagnosed in 1 in every 36 children, has often been attributed to improved definitions for ASD and diagnostic …
(2025-11-12). New inflation target decision followed consultation. sanews.gov.za New inflation target decision followed consultation | The announcement of a new inflation target for South Africa of 3% with a 1 percentage point tolerance band, follows agreement between the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Lesetja Kganyago and the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. | Minister Godongwana, who made the announcement during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, had further consulted with the President and Cabinet on the decision. | A statement issued jointly by the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank said the 1 percentage point band provides flex…
znetwork.org (2025-11-12). How Trump's Immigration Dragnet Harms All U.S. Workers In all, the nation has so far lost more than a million foreign-born workers like Sanchez amid Trump's mass deportation campaign.
It's already causing labor shortages that drive up employer costs and delay work, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. It's ultimately going to balloon the federal deficit, hinder growth, and lower Americans' standard of living, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
(2025-11-12). Bihar 2025: Phase 1 voter turnout highest in three decades. ummid.com The first phase of polling in Bihar Thursday ended with a historic voter turnout of 64.66%, the State Election Commission said.
(2025-11-12). US, Russia Compete for Influence in Syria: Jolani Gets 'Zelensky Treatment' in DC. thealtworld.com The leader of Al-Qaeda in Syria, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, claims to have left his terrorist past behind, as he was seen playing basketball with U.S. military personnel, and shaking hands with President Trump at the White House. | Independent Journalist Vanessa Beeley noted that both the U.S. and Russia are going through Jolani to maintain their influence in Syria. In Washington's case, that includes plans for an airbase in Damascus and a security pact between Syria and Israel to maintain control of the south.
(2025-11-12). Kiev Regime Is Bankrupt. EU/NATO Does Not Want to "Foot the Bill" globalresearch.ca For the last several years, the political West has been contemplating the use of stolen Russian forex reserves to finance its Neo-Nazi project in NATO-occupied Ukraine. | However, after years of wasting their breath on neverending blabbering, Western leaders still haven't …
(2025-11-12). Corporate media spread rumours Streeting set for leadership challenge. thecanary.co 
Just as we were all getting ready for bed last night, some news broke on social media. As tweeted by many corporate media journalists, including Alex Wickham of Bloomberg, Wes Streeting is allegedly planning to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Wickham tweeted that there were "a series of furious briefings to media outlets" last night […] | By
(2025-11-12). What else is behind the "fight" against drug trafficking in Latin America? peoplesdispatch.org In this article, we explore the impact of drug trafficking in Latin America and how it has been used by economic elites to justify neoliberal adjustment and their political dispute against the Latin American left.
(2025-11-12). Al Falah University Disassociates from Delhi Blast Suspects. devdiscourse.com Al Falah University publicly distanced itself from the two doctors recently arrested in connection to the Delhi blast incident. The university clarified that these individuals were involved solely in their professional capacities and emphasized its cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
(2025-11-12). 20 Years of Nitish Govt in Bihar: Milli Council Releases White Paper. ummid.com The All India Milli Council (AIMC) has released a comprehensive White Paper 2025 titled "Performance of 'Sushasan Babu' Governance in Bihar" ahead of the state elections.
(2025-11-12). Playing for Saudi Project, Not Money: Al-Nassr Cap Ronaldo Amid Retirement Buzz. ummid.com Portuguese veteran footballer and Al-Nassr Skipper, Cristiano Ronaldo, in a new interview took to the task those who are criticizing him for playing in Saudi Arabia, also hinting he may retire soon.
(2025-11-12). Belarus' ambassador discusses cooperation prospects with Russia's Kirov Oblast. eng.belta.by During a Belarusian delegation's visit to Russia's Kirov Oblast, Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik held a working meeting with the region's governor, Alexander Sokolov.
(2025-11-12). Assembly of Belarusian machinery in Kazakhstan discussed in Astana. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov toured the Hyundai Trans Auto limited liability company.
(2025-11-12). CAT 2025 Admit Card Releasing Today: Link to Download. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing on its official website iimcat.ac.in the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam today i.e. Tuesday November 12, 2025.
(2025-11-12). Overall voter turnout in 2025 Bihar Polls highest since 1951. ummid.com The overall voter turnout in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections is highest since 1951, the Poll Panel said after the second phase of voting ended Monday November 11.
(2025-11-12). Developing countries continue to push for adequate climate financing as COP30 begins in Brazil. peoplesdispatch.org Most of the world's developing countries are facing financial crises, along with high and rising external debt, and find it difficult to prioritize projects needed to achieve global climate goals over development spending.
(2025-11-12). At COP30, Dilma Pledges BRICS Bank Financing for a Just Transition. infobrics.org At COP30, former Brazilian president links social justice to the fight against the climate crisis…
(2025-11-12). Beneath India-China Reset, Structural Faultlines Still Persist. infobrics.org India must position itself more carefully and strategically in a neighbourhood that is becoming increasingly volatile with political shifts—something the Chinese are adept at exploiting…
(2025-11-12). Belarus U19 to face Greece in UEFA Euro qualifiers opener. eng.belta.by The Belarus U19 national team kicks off its bid in the first round of the 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification competition on 12 November.
(2025-11-12). Welspun Living's Profits Plunge Amid Global Tariff Turbulence. devdiscourse.com In a challenging fiscal quarter, Welspun Living Ltd experienced a dramatic 93% fall in net profit for the second quarter, ending September 30, tallying up to Rs 14.86 crore amidst turbulent global tariff conditions.
(2025-11-12). Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. ummid.com True tribute to Mualana Abul Kalam Azad lies not in ceremonial remembrance but in fostering the compassionate, united country he envisioned—a task still urgent and unfinished.
(2025-11-12). Chilly Alerts: Jharkhand Braces for Cold Wave. devdiscourse.com The India Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning, valid until November 15, for seven districts in Jharkhand: Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, and Simdega.
(2025-11-12). Keir Starmer's Post-Brexit 'Reset' With the EU Has Stalled, Warns Report. bylinetimes.com Keir Starmer's much-vaunted post-Brexit "reset" with the European Union has so far resulted in few concrete improvements to the UK's relations with its EU partners, according to a new parliamentary report. | The report, Unfinished Business, by the House of Lords European Affairs Committee, welcomes the first UK EU summit last May, the defence agreement with the EU and separate deals with France and Germany, as steps in the right direction. | But detailed examination of the promises made at the summit have so far seen little or no progress in implementing these changes. | At the time Sir Keir Starmer said the n…
(2025-11-12). This is what you wished for and enabled …. / Facebook Commentary by Vanessa Beeley. voicesfromsyria.com Vanessa Beeley All the Syrians who sat in comfort in the West and chanted for sanctions to collectively punish the Syrian people, starve them, strangle them, deprive them of dignity, hope and the basic human rights — should go back to Syria and live in the hell they helped to create. All the Syrians who …
(2025-11-12). Is anyone surprised Trump is profiting from the presidency? strategic-culture.su Trump has made a personal profit of more than $1.8bn in the past year, , , and .
(2025-11-12). Left Unity sweeps JNU Students' Union Polls 2025. ummid.com The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections 2025 Thursday saw a clear sweep by the Left Unity.
(2025-11-12). Australia's Crucial WTC Opener Marred by Injuries. devdiscourse.com Australia has encountered a significant obstacle ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) opener in Perth. Key all-rounder Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the opening match due to a hamstring injury, confirmed by the cricket authorities. However, in a glimmer of hope for the Australians, pacer Josh Hazlewood, who also faced concerns over potential injury, has been cleared of any major damage following precautionary scans.
(2025-11-12). Defense minister: Pakistan will 'pay back in the same coins' after Islamabad suicide blast. tehrantimes.com Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan was not interested in fighting with India or Afghanistan, though he said his country would "pay back in the same coins" if it was targeted by its enemies after a suicide attack in Islamabad killed at least 12 people and injured more than 30, Arab News reported.
(2025-11-12). Qassem on Martyrs' Day: Resistance's strength lies in "faith and will" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Martyrs' Day within the Resistance community has grown into more than an occasion of remembrance; it stands as a reaffirmation of faith and defiance — a living testament that martyrdom extends life and that sacrifice remains the foundation of dignity and national defense.
(2025-11-12). The singer without a stage: An Afghan artist leaves the country that raised him. globalvoices.org 
(2025-11-12). Israel wants to implement the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. Here's what you need to know. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is advancing a dangerous bill to impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners. Right-wing leaders want to go even further and use the bill to give Israeli forces the authority to carry out extrajudicial killings.
(2025-11-12). Israel legalises death penalty as far-right lawmakers applaud. thecanary.co With a grin of smug entitlement, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right fascist minister, roams through the Israeli Knesset, handing out a tray of Arabic baklava to his Israeli counterparts. They toast to the passing of a law that grants legal cover for the execution of Palestinian detainees. The moment is nothing short of a public taunt […] | By
(2025-11-12). The Queen's Coup. consortiumnews.com Queen Elizabeth II of England advised the governor-general he could overthrow the elected government of Australia 50 years ago today — and he did, Jenny Hocking and Peter Cronau report. By Jenny Hocking and Peter Cronau Declassified Australia It is 50 years…
(2025-11-12). EU treating Georgia unfairly — mayor of Tbilisi. infobrics.org According to Georgian authorities, the West constantly tries to promote coups d'état in the country.
(2025-11-12). Interim measures introduced for municipal Eskom debt. sanews.gov.za Interim measures introduced for municipal Eskom debt | Despite the introduction of the municipal Eskom debt relief programme in 2023, municipalities are still battling to address ballooning debt to the power utility. | According to the department's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the debt has grown to some R94 billion as of the end of March this year – up from some R55 billion. | "While 24 municipalities have qualified for the first one-third write-off after 12 consecutive months of payments and 21 have generally maintained payments, as of 7 May 2025, 47 municipalities remain in default. | "This is…
(2025-11-12). Esteban Lazo participates in Angola's Independence Day ceremony. radiohc.cu Esteban Lazo, President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (Parliament), participated on Tuesday in the main commemoration ceremony for the 50th anniversary of Angola's national independence, held in Republic Square in Luanda. | The Cuban Parliament shared images of the commemorative event, which was attended by high-level representatives from approximately 20 countries, via Twitter. | As part of his current official visit to Angola, Lazo was received this Monday by Angolan President Joà£o Manuel Gonàßalves Lourenàßo, to whom he delivered letters from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz…
(2025-11-12). Indiana Casino Dealers Are Bringing Back the Recognition Strike. portside.org Indiana Casino Dealers Are Bringing Back the Recognition Strike |
(2025-11-12). Afghanistan's opium collapse exposing 40 years of US intelligence complicity. infobrics.org UN confirms poppy cultivation crashed 20% in 2025, reshaping drug routes across Asia. With US intelligence long accused of profiting from Afghan heroin, the ban exposes a shadow economy that may simply relocate rather than disappear.
(2025-11-12). New York's Museum of Sex exhibits 3 centuries of sexuality in American cults. ummid.com New York's Museum of Sex is now exhibiting three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes, a groundbreaking exhibition curated by filmmaker, publisher and curator Jodi Wille.
(2025-11-12). Maharashtra local body election 2025 dates out, but Mumbai to wait. ummid.com Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare Tuesday announced the Election Schedule of Nagar Parishad (Municipal Councils) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayats) but kept Mumbai and other Municipal Corporations waiting.
(2012-11-25). Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out. tribune.com.pk 
Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after sending a scare through the Australian camp on Wednesday when he went for a hamstring scan. | Hazlewood and reserve Test quick Sean Abbott both left the Sydney Cricket Ground during New South Wales's Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria for assessments. | While Hazlewood was given the all-clear, Abbott, named in Australia's 15-man squad, was ruled out of the opening Test in Perth starting on November 21. | "Hazlewood left the field late in Victoria's innings at the SCG today reporting tightness…
(2012-11-25). Hegerberg double sees Lyon past Wolfsburg in Champions League. tribune.com.pk 
Lyon and Chelsea maintained their form in a bid for direct qualification for the quarter-finals of the women's Champions League with dominant victories on Tuesday. | Lyon made it three wins from three with a 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg, star Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg ⚪ the all-time top scorer in the competition ⚪ netting twice in the first half before fellow veteran Wendie Renard claimed a third from the penalty spot. | Dutch forward Lineth Beerensteyn claimed a consolation goal for Wolfsburg. | It seemed to have been set up as a good night all round for French clubs. | But there was heartbreak eight mi…
(2025-11-12). Economic growth to slow marginally in 2025. sanews.gov.za Economic growth to slow marginally in 2025 | National Treasury expects South Africa's economy to grow by some 1.2% this year — marginally down from the 1.4% forecasted in the 2025 Budget. | This according to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released by National Treasury on Wednesday. | The department noted that the outlook reflects a moderate improvement with steady progress in structural economic reforms. ⚪ "Government is meeting its fiscal targets and continued strengthening of macroeconomic stability will increase confidence and reduce borrowing costs across the economy, helping to revive…
(2025-11-12). Israel escalating assault on Lebanon's environmental security. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — Lebanon's forests, farmland, and green expanses are once again under siege. The recent wave of wildfires sweeping across the country recalls the devastation of 2010, when hundreds of hectares of pine and oak vanished in smoke and ash.
(2025-11-12). Russian forces push into battered Ukrainian city Mad Max-style. scmp.com Russia said its forces had pushed deeper into the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Tuesday, with one video showing Russian soldiers rolling into Pokrovsk on motorbikes and even on the roofs of battered cars and vans. | Moscow has said that taking Pokrovsk, dubbed "the gateway to Donetsk" by Russian media, would give it a platform to drive north towards the two biggest remaining Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk region: Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
(2025-11-12). Russia Sends Direct Freight Train to India. infobrics.org Russian Railways Logistics has sent a full container train along the INSTC route from Chelyabinsk, in the Russian Urals region, to Mundra Port, in Mumbai, India…
(2025-11-12). Dapkiunas: Ignoring dissent in the OSCE is a path to its ruin. eng.belta.by To ignore the multitude of voices and divergence of views within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is to pave the way for its destruction, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the OSCE Andrei Dapkiunas said.
(2025-11-12). Time to Stop Illegal, Violence-Abetting Use of Gold. ummid.com At a time when the demand for gold is increasing at world level, the violence involved in gold grabs is also increasing to the extent that many glittering gold bars can be found to be tainted with the blood of innocent people.
(2025-11-12). Saudi defense minister, US officials discuss regional issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with senior US government officials at the White House in Washington.
(2012-11-25). Stokes bats away criticism of England's Ashes preparations. tribune.com.pk 
Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott. | England's full squad only assembled in Perth last weekend, some coming from a white-ball series in New Zealand where they crashed 3-0, while others arrived in dribs and drabs. | They only have one red-ball warm-up game before the opening Test in Perth on November 21 ⚪ a three-day clash against a second-tier England A starting on Thursday. | In contrast, almost all of Australia's Ashes squad have been playing domestic Sheffield Sh…
(2025-11-12). Health Conscious Homebuying: The Rise of Wellness Living. ummid.com Luxury homes have always been known for their high-end features. But before COVID-19, 'luxury' in real estate shifted from snob value to family health and well-being. Here are 10 tips for home buyers.
(2025-11-12). Tragic Incident in Mumbai: Sewage Plant Cleaning Turns Deadly. devdiscourse.com A tragic accident unfolded in Mumbai's Powai district as one worker died and another was critically injured while cleaning a sewage treatment plant on Wednesday. The mishap, attributed to suffocation from toxic gas inhalation, highlights serious safety concerns in industrial operations.
(2025-11-12). Tharoor, Advani Meeting Exposes The Rot in India's Political Culture. ummid.com When Shashi Tharoor met L.K. Advani, it was not civility across divides but a tableau of moral collapse, a Congress man seeking relevance, and a Hindutva architect whose Rath Yatra once set India ablaze.
(2025-11-12). I Was One of the First People to Say 'Don't Run, Joe.' Now I'm Saying 'Step Down, Chuck.'. scheerpost.com New York Senator Charles Schumer. Anthony Quintano from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Sam Rosenthal / RootsAction | In late 2022, RootsAction, the…
(2025-11-12). Lithuanian truck drivers provided with necessary amenities in wait areas in Belarus. eng.belta.by We have created all the necessary conditions for Lithuanian drivers to feel safe and secure in the designated parking areas, Belarusian Deputy Healthcare Minister — Chief State Sanitary Inspector of Belarus Svetlana Nechai told the media.
(2025-11-12). Azarov: Ukrainian Orthodox Church is being destroyed. eng.belta.by "Priests are being beaten and murdered. They are being drafted into the army, sent to the front lines, where they die," Nikolai Azarov said.
(2025-11-12). OECD sounds alarm on Australia's innovation paralysis. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-11-12). HTET July 2025 Result Declared, Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) Bhiwani has declared on its official website www.bseh.org.in the result of the candidates who had appeared for Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2024 (HTET July 2025).
(2025-11-12). WEO shows oil and coal still set to peak, contrary to U.S.-pushed narrative, but urgent action needed to speed fossil fuel phase-out to keep 1.5 ∫C alive. commondreams.org Today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the 2025 edition of its flagship report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), finding that oil and coal demand are still on track to peak by 2030 in its business-as-usual scenario (STEPS), driven by the unstoppable growth of renewable energy and electrification — but that this falls far short of what is needed for the 1.5 ∫C survival limit. Crucially, the IEA clarifies that the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), an obsolete, fossil-fuel heavy scenario reintroduced under U.S. pressure, does not reflect 'business-as-usual'. Instead, it implausibly assumes…
(2025-11-12). Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated. geo.tv 
(2025-11-12). Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori H Files' has a curious link to Brazilian model. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday released 'Vote Chori H Files', alleging there were over 25 lakh dubious voters in various names, including a popular Brazilian model, in the 2024 Haryana elections.
(2025-11-12). Business With a Backbone. grist.org 
Ulrich Eichelmann has seen many rivers over his lifetime as the head of RiverWatch, an organization dedicated to protecting the world's waterways. He's spent time on the Tigris floating through Turkey and Iraq, on the Tagliamento in Italy, and traveled along the Danube as it winds across Europe. Yet none, he said, have measured up to the Vjosa River. From the Greek Pindus Mountains, its rushing headwaters flow
(2025-11-12). Bill Gates drops a climate bomb on COP30. asiatimes.com 
Shortly before COP30 talks begin in Brazil, tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has launched a "narrative grenade" into the discourse of climate politics by publishing a lengthy memo calling for a rethink of how the climate crisis is framed and addressed. Gates calls for a "strategic pivot" in climate strategy. That appears to have …
(2025-11-12). Yaumel Ordaz: Entre el código y la empatía en el aula. cubadebate.cu Hay una fotografía que lo muestra a los tres años. Mientras otros niños abrazan juguetes, él prefiere un libro. Yaumel Ordaz Carballo tiene 40 años y cuenta esto no con vanidad, sino con la certeza de quien encontró su camino antes de saber siquiera caminar. "Creo que terminó por inculcarme en mi ADN lo de ser un profesional de la educación", dice.
(2025-11-12). Petro cancela colaboración con Estados Unidos en materia de inteligencia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, ordenó "a todos los niveles de la inteligencia de la fuerza pública suspender envío de comunicaciones y otros tratos con agencias de seguridad estadounidenses" hasta que Washington ponga fin a los ataques con misiles a lanchas en el mar Caribe.
(2025-11-12). La Habana acogerá la 46 edición del Festival de Cine Latinoamericano con México como país invitado especial. cubadebate.cu Del 4 al 14 de diciembre próximos, la capital cubana será sede de la 46 ™ edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, evento que rendirá homenaje al centenario del intelectual y revolucionario Alfredo Guevara, fundador de la cita cinematográfica. En esta edición 222 fueron seleccionadas para la muestra oficial, provenientes de 42 países.
(2025-11-12). Angola: Presidente Lourenàßo convocó a trabajar por desarrollo socioeconómico. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo convocó este martes en Luanda, a los angoleños a trabajar juntos por la consolidación de la economía y el desarrollo socioeconómico del país, durante el acto por los 50 años de independencia. | En la Plaza de la República, con alrededor de 10 mil personas e invitados de diversos países, incluidos 11 jefes de Estado y de Gobierno, el mandatario exhortó a no permitir que las disputas y contiendas partidistas consuman gran parte del tiempo y la energía que se requieren para hacer frente a los desafíos. | Lourenàßo hizo un recuento de la historia de este medi…
(2025-11-12). La Habana acogerá la 46 edición del Festival de Cine Latinoamericano con México como país invitado especial. cubadebate.cu Del 4 al 14 de diciembre próximos, la capital cubana será sede de la 46 ™ edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, evento que rendirá homenaje al centenario del intelectual y revolucionario Alfredo Guevara, fundador de la cita cinematográfica. En esta edición 222 fueron seleccionadas para la muestra oficial, provenientes de 42 países.
(2025-11-12). Distruggere l'Europa per salvarla: estorsione, furto e le due scelte critiche dell'UE. strategic-culture.su L'Europa puà≤ rinviare il riconoscimento del fallimento, ma non puà≤ rinviare il conto. | Segue nostro L'Europa si trova ora di fronte a una scelta difficile, imposta dalla sua disastrosa politica bellica nei confronti della Russia: consentire all'UE di progredire con successo verso uno Stato centralizzato al di sopra dei suoi Stati membri, rischiando una massiccia uscita dall'Unione che potrebbe avere esiti positivi o negativi in…
(2012-11-25). France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary. tribune.com.pk 
France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks. | On Friday, November 13, 2015, a series of attacks in Paris and around the Stade de France during a friendly match between Les Bleus and Germany left a total of 130 people dead. | Most of those who were killed lost their lives at the Bataclan concert hall in the city, where the US band Eagles of Death Metal was playing. | But one person died near the Stade de France in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, where multiple explosions took place as s…
(2025-11-12). Falleció la destacada combatiente cubana Lilia Rielo Rodríguez. radiohc.cu La destacada combatiente revolucionaria Lilia Rielo Rodríguez, una de las fundadoras del pelotón femenino Mariana Grajales, del Ejército Rebelde, falleció este martes en La Habana, a la edad de 90 años, informó el Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC). | En nota de prensa, el CCPCC envío condolencias a familiares y compañeros de lucha de Rielo Rodríguez, a quien calificó como un ejemplo de la mujer cubana en la lucha por su soberanía y emancipación. | Nacida el 27 de marzo de 1935 en San Luis, antigua provincia de Oriente, Lilia integró en 1957, junto a su hermana Isabel, el Movimiento Revolucionar…
(2025-11-12). Falleció la destacada combatiente cubana Lilia Rielo Rodríguez. radiohc.cu La destacada combatiente revolucionaria Lilia Rielo Rodríguez, una de las fundadoras del pelotón femenino Mariana Grajales, del Ejército Rebelde, falleció este martes en La Habana, a la edad de 90 años, informó el Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC). | En nota de prensa, el CCPCC envío condolencias a familiares y compañeros de lucha de Rielo Rodríguez, a quien calificó como un ejemplo de la mujer cubana en la lucha por su soberanía y emancipación. | Nacida el 27 de marzo de 1935 en San Luis, antigua provincia de Oriente, Lilia integró en 1957, junto a su hermana Isabel, el Movimiento Revolucionar…
(2025-11-12). Industriales vence a los Leñadores de Las Tunas y se consolida en la segunda posición. cubadebate.cu Industriales le propinó este martes nocaut de 11×1 en siete entradas al monarca exponente Leñadores, e igualó en el segundo lugar de la tabla de posiciones en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. Ahora la tropa del mentor Guillermo Carmona exhibe balance de 27 victorias y 16 derrotas.
(2025-11-12). "Un Paese, due sistemi" : come funzionano i sistemi elettorali di Macao e Hong Kong. strategic-culture.su Le elezioni legislative del 14 settembre a Macao e la prossima tornata del 7 dicembre a Hong Kong offrono uno sguardo ravvicinato su due modelli elettorali costruiti dentro "un Paese, due sistemi", che disegnano traiettorie convergenti ma non identiche. | Segue nostro L'architettura istituzionale delle due Regioni Amministrative Speciali (RAS) della Repubblica Popolare Cinese (RPC), Macao e Hong Kong, si è evoluta negli ultimi anni segue…
(2025-11-12). Trump formally asks Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce. aljazeera.com US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM 'unjustified', describing Netanyahu as 'formidable' leader.
(2025-11-12). Why did Iran's president warn Tehran may need to be evacuated? aljazeera.com Iran's president warned Tehran's residents they may soon need to pick up and leave because of a worsening drought.
(2025-11-12). Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war? aljazeera.com Analysts say Israel is not upholding its end of the ceasefire and looking for reasons to strike a depleted Hezbollah.
(2025-11-12). India says deadly car blast was 'terror' attack by 'antinational forces'. aljazeera.com Police carry out hundreds of raids in Indian-administered Kashmir after deadly attack near the Red Fort in Delhi.
(2025-11-12). UN warns Sudan is the 'largest displacement crisis in the world'. aljazeera.com The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
(2025-11-12). Israeli soldiers killed civilians, aid seekers in Gaza free-for-all 'at wish of army officers'. asiapacificreport.nz Middle East Monitor Israeli soldiers have revealed that Palestinian civilians were killed inside Gaza in a free-for-all at the wish of army officers amid a collapse of legal and military norms during Tel Aviv's two-year brutal war on the besieged enclave, reports Anadolu Ajensi. "If you want to shoot without restraint, you can," Daniel, the…
(2025-11-12). Israel thanks Fiji and PNG for opening Jerusalem embassies, UN support. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific An Israeli minister touring the Pacific to discuss defence and cooperation says Fiji and Papua New Guinea are "great friends". Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel recently visited the two countries and RNZ Pacific spoke with her during a brief stop in Auckland. She said the main goal of her trip was to…
(2025-11-12). Astronauts' return mission proceeds smoothly. ecns.cn Preparations to facilitate the return of the Shenzhou XX astronauts, whose scheduled flight to Earth was postponed due to safety concerns over space debris, are proceeding in an orderly manner, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-11-12). China urges U.S. to resume cooperation with human rights review: spokesperson. ecns.cn UN member states should constructively participate in the review, make clear their human rights conditions, and be open to other parties' constructive suggestions, he added."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe U.S.
(2025-11-12). GBA goes from bold blueprint to living reality. ecns.cn In February 2019, the outline development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was unveiled, aiming to build the region into "a role model of high-quality development".
(2025-11-11). AI boosts Singles Day sales, shopping experience. ecns.cn Robots sort express parcels at a logistics center in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Monday for this year's Singles Day carnival, an online shopping festival which culminated on Tuesday.
(2025-11-12). Africa Tech Festival kicks off in South Africa. ecns.cn The 28th Africa Tech Festival kicked off on Tuesday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, gathering innovators, policymakers, and investors to explore how technology can drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa.
(2025-11-11). COP30 opens in Brazil amid growing outcry for global climate action. ecns.cn It's worth noting that the United States will not send any high-level officials to the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, a White House official recently confirmed.
(2025-11-12). Xi urges comprehensively deepening reform, opening up for high-quality development during Guangdong inspection tour. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has stressed during his recent inspection tour in Guangdong that this southern province is a pacesetter, pioneer and pilot zone of reform and opening up. He called for thoroughly studying, publicizing and implementing the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and making well-conceived plans for the goals, tasks and measures for the next five years.
(2025-11-11). XPeng shares hit 8-month high on optimism over humanoid robots. ecns.cn Shares of XPeng surged to an eight-month high on Tuesday, fueled by growing market optimism over the Chinese electric vehicle maker's progress in humanoid robotics technology.
(2025-11-11). EconoScope | Chinese EVs drive a greener future as COP30 held in Brazil. ecns.cn On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived at the venue of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, riding in a black SUV manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD.
(2025-11-12). Zheng Qinwen skips China's 15th National Games. ecns.cn Chinese tennis ace Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from China's 15th National Games, the Hubei sports delegation announced on Wednesday.
(2025-11-12). Beijing businesses on board with green drive for Beautiful China. ecns.cn Businesses in Beijing have been intensifying their involvement in China's accelerating green transition.
(2025-11-11). Giving a human touch to tech innovation. ecns.cn This approach acknowledges that technology, when thoughtfully applied, can enhance human connection rather than diminishing it, ensuring a future where progress and human values grow together.
(2025-11-12). Efforts to spur private investment in pipeline. ecns.cn In recent years, the NDRC has continued to promote the participation of private capital in major projects such as nuclear power, with private stakes in some projects reaching as high as 20 percent.
(2025-11-12). UN official: China shows strong leadership in climate governance and inspires greater expectations. ecns.cn At the China Pavilion of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, expressed her appreciation for China's efforts in climate governance and voiced her hope that China will continue to play a leading role in the years ahead.
(2025-11-11). Hongqi Bridge at hydropower station in southwest China's Sichuan collapses. ecns.cn A bridge at the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station in southwest China's Sichuan Province collapsed on Tuesday evening, with no casualties reported as of Wednesday morning, local government said.
(2025-11-11). Insights | China's visa-free policy for Sweden boosts win-win outcomes: Swedish scholar. ecns.cn Vinayagum Chinapah, a professor at Stockholm University in Sweden, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network on Sunday in Hangzhou City that China is a beautiful nation and that the world should gain a deeper understanding of the real China.
(2025-11-12). WRI official: 'climate action does not mean slowing growth'. ecns.cn "Climate action does not mean slowing growth, but it means growing smarter," said Adriana Lobo, managing director for Global Presence and National Action at the World Resources Institute (WRI) during a sideline event at the China Pavilion of the 30th United Nations climate change conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, on November 10.
(2025-11-11). Xi congratulates Connolly on assuming Irish presidency. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Tuesday to Catherine Connolly on her assumption of the presidency of Ireland.In recent years, the two countries have maintained close exchanges at various levels and yielded fruitful results in practical cooperation, Xi said.
(2025-11-11). 18-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo breaks world junior record, beats stars for 15th National Games gold. ecns.cn Zhang Zhanshuo of Shandong broke the world junior record to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Monday.
(2025-11-12). China hits new milestone as NEVs exceed 50% of Oct auto sales. ecns.cn China's new energy vehicle market hits another milestone in October, with monthly sales accounting for more than half of the country's total new car sales for the first time, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on Tuesday.
(2025-11-12). Protesters win fracking ban in WA. greenleft.org.au Protesters win fracking ban in WA | Pip Hinman |
(2025-11-12). Indonesia: Despite repression, students continue to organise. greenleft.org.au Indonesia: Despite repression, students continue to organise | Susan Price |
(2025-11-12). Australian mining company's €10 billion claim against Greenland suffers setback. greenleft.org.au Australian mining company's €10 billion claim against Greenland suffers setback | Susan Price |
(2025-11-12). Israeli strikes target N. Gaza as Zikim crossing opens for aid. newarab.com 
Israel opened the Aid agencies have warned that Gaza is on the precipice of a At the same time, Israel launched three air…
(2025-11-12). US-Israeli carve out of Gaza. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-11-12). West Bank settler violence continues, boy dies from gas injuries. newarab.com 
(2025-11-12). Iran says dismantled US-Israeli spy network. newarab.com 
(2025-11-12). No Neutrals There: The cost of silence in fight for Palestine. newarab.com 
"They say in Harlan County, there are no neutrals there," sang Labor historian
(2025-11-12). Hezbollah leader condemns US pressure on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Hezbollah chief Washington is pushing to cut off Hezbollah's funding sources while also pressing the Lebanese government to Hezbollah was greatly weakened in its most recent war with Israel, which ended in a November 2024 ceasefire, but Israeli st…
(2025-11-12). Saudi man in German market attack says 'on hunger strike'. newarab.com 
The Saudi man on trial in Germany for Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old psychiatrist, has admitted ploughing a rented SUV through the market in the eastern city of Magdeburg on December 20, killing six people and wounding more than 300. | On Tuesday, the second day of the trial in which he has given at times rambling statements, he said that he had gone on a hunger strike, without a clear explanation as…
(2025-11-12). Israel is militarising Egypt border in violation of peace treaty. newarab.com 
On 6 November, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared the area along his country's border with Egypt a " The 208-kilometre Egypt-Israel border, which stretches through the arid Sinai and Israel's Negev Desert, has long been a flashpoint of illicit…
(2025-11-12). KSA to host investment summit during MbS Washington visit. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is expected to host a US-Saudi investment summit in Washington on November 19 Bin Salman will be in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18, a White House official said last week. | The summit will be held on the sidelines of bin Salman's visit and not be a part of his official schedule, the source said, declining to be identified because the event is not yet p…
(2025-11-12). Algeria jails prominent Hirak activist to five years. newarab.com 
Algerian activist Tadjadit became prominent for his public recitations during protests by the Hirak movement, which erupted in February 2019 and helped force the Tadjadit's lawyer,…
(2025-11-12). Israel Katz says he intends to close Army Radio. newarab.com 
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday he planned to close publicly funded The minister,
(2025-11-12). Hey ho, CORSIA has gotta go (too)! onlineopinion.com.au Stay Grounded accused the aviation industry of being 'a greenwashing best practice case' because 'CORSIA covers only a tiny part of aviation emissions'.
(2025-11-12). Coalition marriage hits the rocks. onlineopinion.com.au As the Liberals face a defining choice on net zero, the century-old partnership with the Nationals is straining under the weight of conflicting values and diverging electorates.
(2025-11-12). Is Winter Russia's Secret Weapon Against Ukraine? thinktank.pk As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds into its fourth year, the eastern front remains a brutal chessboard of attrition and innovation. In November 2025, the strategic hub of Pokrovsk stands on the brink, with Russian forces leveraging weather, deception, and relentless pressure to inch deeper into Ukrainian lines. But how exactly does Russia penetrate these fortified …
(2025-11-12). Why Is Spain Leading Europe's Migration Crisis — And Now Demanding Help? thinktank.pk Imagine the sun-baked shores of Lampedusa, where Italian rescuers pull families from sinking boats, or the Canary Islands' cliffs, where Spanish patrols spot desperate rafts from Senegal. For years, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus have shouldered Europe's migration frontlines alone—processing tens of thousands of asylum claims amid strained shelters and soaring costs. Now, in a …
(2025-11-12). Nuclear Umbrella Leaking? Why Europe Can't Fully Trust America. thinktank.pk In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, Europe's security landscape hinges on a delicate balance of power. With Russian aggression in Ukraine casting a long shadow and uncertainties swirling around transatlantic alliances, the question arises: Will a nuclear doctrine strategy work for Europe? This approach—rooted in the deployment of nuclear weapons as a deterrent—has underpinned …