Nigel Green (2025-11-05). Markets quake as investors put profit over promise from AI. asiatimes.com Global markets are undergoing a long-anticipated valuation reset. The latest sell-off, triggered on Wall Street and spreading through Asia and Europe today, shows that investors are beginning to question whether the optimism buoying AI and tech shares generally can be justified by profit rather than promise. For more than a year, investors have treated AI …

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-05). Cambodia: Border Conflict Critics Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children watch news reports about the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, in Sisaket province in northeastern Thailand, July 27, 2025. | © 2025 loy Phutpheng/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Photo…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Xi calls for better synergy with Russia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.Mishustin said that Russia is willing to deepen cooperation in areas such as the economy and trade, science and technology, energy, agriculture and the digital economy.

editor (2025-11-05). Chatbot dystopia: the quick march of AI sycophancy. onlineopinion.com.au In Huxley's future, pleasure pacified the masses. In ours, the machines do it – one sycophantic sentence at a time.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Five injured as driver 'deliberately' rams into pedestrians in France. aljazeera.com The motorist set his car on fire after mowing down the pedestrians, prosecutors say.

Veronica Riccobene (2025-11-05). New York's Sore Winners. levernews.com

Guest Blogger (2025-11-05). Eco-Activists' Courtroom Carbon Tax Must Be Stopped. wattsupwiththat.com When the lawyers for the environmental movement tell you what they're trying to do, believe them. They've admitted quiet part out loud: their lawsuits are a carbon tax by another name. The Supreme Court must see through this scheme and shut it down before Americans are forced to pay the price.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Japanese soldiers deploy to combat wave of deadly bear attacks. aljazeera.com Japanese soldiers are helping in the fight against deadly bear attacks in the country's north.

AW Staff (2025-11-05). Canadian corn maze celebrates martyr, 500 years of Anabaptism. anabaptistworld.org Visitors to Youth Farm Corn Maze in Rosthern, Sask., had the opportunity to lose themselves in Anabaptist history in October.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). In 'watershed moment', Tesla board to vote on Musk's $1 trillion package. aljazeera.com Tesla has faced mounting challenges this year, with global sales declining and investor confidence wavering.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85. aljazeera.com Residents say powerful storm brought 'raging' flash floods that destroyed homes, overturned cars and blocked streets.

Contributing Writers (2025-11-05). The Role of Snipers in the Arab Spring and Maidan Protests/ By William Van Wagenen. voicesfromsyria.com Original Link Here: The Role of Snipers in the Arab Spring and Maidan Protests | The Libertarian Institute As anti-government protests known as the Arab Spring swept through the Middle East in early 2011, observers felt they were witnessing spontaneous, grassroots calls for freedom against decades of tyranny and dictatorship. While the demands of the …

Chris Walker (2025-11-05). Trump Admin Signals It May Not Pay Furloughed Workers After Shutdown Ends. truthout.org A new message to federal workers sent from several government agencies suggests that the Trump administration may not give back pay to furloughed workers once the shutdown ends, violating a statute that President Donald Trump himself signed into law six years ago. The message doesn't explicitly state that furloughed employees — those who have been told to stop working during the federal… |

APR editor (2025-11-05). Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul. asiapacificreport.nz By 'Alakihihifo Vailala, PMN News The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) repeatedly warned its minister that replacing the traditional population-wide survey with administrative data would have negative consequences for data on Pasifika communities. They cautioned that this change would undercount Pacific people and lead to poor policy decisions, yet the changes proceeded. In records obtained…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Catching every last drop. ecns.cn Despite receiving substantial rainfall, surface water in Southwest China's Guizhou province is scarce. That's because of the province's unique karst limestone landscape, which means as soon as the rain lands, it seeps through the soluble bedrock into the many caves and underground rivers.

Studio 2 staff (2025-11-05). Key takeaways from Democrats' strong election night. whyy.org Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we'll break down the results, and talk about the lessons learned for 2026.

Maria Pulcinella (2025-11-05). New Jersey election results 2025: Here's who won and who lost. whyy.org Democrat Here's how other races have unfolded across the Garden State. | See here for

Direct Action Everywhere (2025-11-05). Wednesday 11/5: Attorney General Bonta: Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws. indybay.org 1301 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). US Supreme Court justices grill lawyer for Trump on legality of tariffs. aljazeera.com Trump's administration is trying to defend his tariffs after lower courts ruled that he had exceeded his authority.

Bruce Wolpe (2025-11-05). Americans punish Trump and Republicans for government shutdown. asiatimes.com One year and a day after Donald Trump won a second term as president — and on the 35th day of the US government shutdown, which has tied a record for the longest in history — the Democrats swept to victory in key races across the county. Democratic candidates won the governorships in the states …

Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh (2025-11-05). Vingroup's legal bullying doesn't work in Germany like in Vietnam. asiatimes.com A Berlin court has rejected most of the defamation claims filed by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and VinFast Germany GmbH against exiled journalist Le Trung Khoa, ruling that the plaintiffs must bear nearly 88% of total legal costs, a major setback for Vingroup's international "legal blitz" strategy. The Berlin Regional Court (Landgericht Berlin II) …

Julian McBride (2025-11-05). US-China war will come down to protecting or destroying Guam. asiatimes.com The Pacific island of Guam is one of America's most strategically important overseas territories, holding some of the US Air Force's most critical military assets and staging many of its most crucial operations in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. As such, Guam's strategic positioning and prominence to US force projection make the island a prime target …

United World International (2025-11-05). The Busan Truce: A New Era in US—Sino Relations? uwidata.com Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China At the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, the two sides reached a truce on trade. Yet behind this agreement lies a deeper reality: a structural transformation in U.S.—China relations that has become irreversible. The old order is dying, and …

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Israel kills one in south Lebanon as Bekaa Valley still reels from war. aljazeera.com Missile hits a car in Burj Rahal town in Tyre district, the latest in a series of attacks despite a ceasefire.

Chris Walker (2025-11-05). Colorado Passes Measures to Feed All Public School Kids by Taxing the Wealthy. truthout.org Colorado voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of ballot measures that aim to ensure every public school child in the state is able to access free meals at their schools. Proposition MM increases taxes on wealthy households earning more than $300,000 annually. The measure supplements a previously passed referendum from 2022 that also called for increases in taxes in order to help fund… |

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). China's Shenzhen to present splendid 2026 APEC meeting: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's role and contribution on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) stage has continued to strengthen, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, adding China believes that Shenzhen, the host city, will present a splendid APEC meeting for the world next year.

Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux (2025-11-05). In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll. whyy.org Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday's elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. | The results of the expansive survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City suggested the public was troubled by an economy that seems trapped by higher prices and fewer job opportunities. | And a year after President Donald Trump was brought back to the White House on the promise that he could tame inflation and unleash growth, economic worries were still at the top of voters' minds. Despite a rising stock market, inflation…

Ellen Brown (2025-11-05). How a Fed Overhaul Could Eliminate the Federal Debt Crisis, Part II: Curbing Fed Independence. dissidentvoice.org There has been considerable discussion in recent years about reforming, modifying, or even abolishing the Federal Reserve. Proposals range from ending its independence, to integrating its functions into the U.S. Treasury Department, to dismantling it and returning monetary policy to direct congressional or Treasury oversight. The Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act (H.R. 1846 and S. 869, 119th …

Josiah Mortimer (2025-11-05). Nigel Farage's Chosen Reform Mayoral Candidate Suggested Black Britons Can't Be English. bylinetimes.com Reform UK's candidate for Mayor in Doncaster this May has been accused of making "openly racist comments" following the train stabbings over the weekend. | In posts on Sunday, responding to Saturday's mass stabbing attack on the Doncaster to London King's Cross train, Reform councillor Alexander Jones explicitly attributed the crime to "individuals" who were "not English" and instead "Black and of Caribbean descent" — despite the alleged killer being British. | When a commenter noted that fact, Cllr Jones replied that being "English" is tied to racial "lineage" and "Anglo-Saxon heritage", appearing…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Tanzania election failed to comply with democratic standards: African Union. aljazeera.com Bloc says ballot stuffing, internet blackout and politically-motivated abductions compromised the vote's 'integrity'.

Friends of la Peña Immigrant Rights Committee (2025-11-05). Tuesday 11/18: Film: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay at La Peña Cultural Center. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California.

Eileen Kinch (2025-11-05). Global evangelical Christianity is shifting eastward, says Palestinian minister. anabaptistworld.org At the 14th General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance, held in Seoul, South Korea, the last week of October, Jack Sara pondered what he called a generational and geographical shift in the global evangelical Christian landscape.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Bolivia top court orders release of former interim President Jeanine Anez. aljazeera.com Supreme Court annuls right-wing leader's conviction for illegally assuming presidency after 2019 ouster of Evo Morales.

Angela (2025-11-05). Friday 11/7: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

Rebuilding Alliance (2025-11-05). Thursday 11/6: Webinar: Safeguard Um Al Kheir. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/UmAlKheir…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). New financial tool spurs tech projects. ecns.cn In less than two months, China has fully allocated a new 500-billion-yuan ($70.3 billion) policy-based financial instrument to propel mainly tech-driven projects and urban renewal programs, which analysts see as a strategic shift from traditional infrastructure spending toward a new paradigm focusing on innovation and emerging industries to foster new drivers of growth.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Officials from 6 Chinese, French cities meet in Changsha to discuss cultural cooperation. ecns.cn Government representatives from six Chinese and French cities met Tuesday in Changsha, Hunan province, to discuss cultural exchange and cooperation during the Mayors' Roundtable Dialogue at the seventh China-France Cultural Forum.

Middlebury CT Collaborative (2025-11-05). Thursday 11/13: The Role of Non-Profits in Social Change. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (McCone Building, 499 Pierce St)…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Chongqing doctor removes rare chest tumor in 11-hour surgery, replaces patient's blood twice. ecns.cn A doctor in Chongqing performed a life-saving, 11-hour operation to remove a rare chest tumor, during which the patient lost more than 10 liters of blood — enough to replace his entire blood volume twice.

hindustantimes (2025-11-05). Trump anniversary overshadowed as US shutdown hits 35 days, breaking record | WH. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. government shutdown reaches its 35th day—matching the record for the longest shutdown in American history—the White House marked the first anniversary of Donald Trump's latest election win in turmoil. The November 4 press briefing, led by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, was marked by tense exchanges as the administration fielded questions about stalled negotiations. Watch for more…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). 7th China-France Cultural Forum held in Changsha. ecns.cn The 7th China-France Cultural Forum was held in Changsha, Hunan Province from Sunday to Tuesday, with the theme "Pluralistic coexistence and harmonious progress—forging a new pattern for China-France cultural exchanges."

hindustantimes (2025-11-05). Zelensky visits troops in Pokrovsk as Russia advances into city limits | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating frontline tensions, questions emerged about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to the Pokrovsk sector, a region in Donetsk where Russian forces are reportedly present within city limits. Zelensky stated on camera that he was physically in the Pokrovsk area, meeting with National Guard and other Ukrainian military units actively defending the city and surrounding towns, including Myrnohrad and Dobropillia. Watch for details…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). More ports aid traveling Taiwan people. ecns.cn Beginning Nov 20, the number of ports authorized to issue single-entry travel permits to Taiwan residents traveling to the Chinese mainland will increase from 58 to 100, the National Immigration Administration announced on Monday.

WiBOPM (2025-11-05). Milwaukee, November 11, 2025: Vets for Peace Armistice Day Celebrating Peace, Not Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org Armistice Day — Celebrating Peace, Not Militarism: | Tuesday, Nov. 11 • Music 6: 30 PM • Program 7: 00 PM | Central United Methodist Church (25th & Wisconsin Ave) | Speakers: Sarah L. Blum (Warrior Nurse: PTSD & Healing) and Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch (MECA). Music by Holly Haebig with Harvey Taylor.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). China bucks global downturn in openness, new report finds. ecns.cn Global openness edged down in 2024, but China continued to move in the opposite direction, expanding its engagement with the world despite mounting protectionist and geopolitical pressures, according to a new report released on Wednesday.

Staff (2025-11-05). "Epic Night for Democrats" : Party Wins Races Across the U.S. in Voter Rebuke to Trump. democracynow.org We get an overview of how Democrats won big across the United States in Tuesday's elections, with Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts. Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor's race, and Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia's governorship. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats pick up five additional congressional seats in a move to counter Texas's redistricting plan. Local races across the countries also saw widespread Democratic wins. Nichanian says he has "never really quite seen this level of system…

WiBOPM (2025-11-05). Milwaukee, November 12, 2025: Building Unity Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org

Brandon Tensley (2025-11-05). Virginia's History-Making Governor's Race Win Is About More Than Representation. capitalbnews.org ARLINGTON, Virginia — Democrats secured victories in key races in Virginia on Nov. 4. Abigail Spanberger, 46, won the governor's race and will be the first woman to enter the state's Executive Mansion in the role. She defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, 61. And Jay Jones, 36, overcame a scandal involving violent text messages. He defeated …

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-05). US: Millions Face Soaring Health Costs as Subsidies Expire. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A sign on the House steps of the US Capitol on September 30, 2025. | © 2025 Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Photo | (November 5, 2025) — The US Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance threatens the right to health and financial security of millions of people, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said today. As open enrollment for private health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) government-operated marketplaces began on November 1, 2025, millions of households will no longer be able to afford health insurance.In resp…

United World International (2025-11-05). The UN approves US's resolution: Recognizing Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen On 31 October 2025 the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2797 (2025), extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2026. MINURSO was established under a 1991 resolution to organize a referendum against Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara. Its mandate …

Frida Berrigan (2025-11-05). Lessons from the movement to stop the 'war on terror'. wagingnonviolence.org

Peninsula DSA (2025-11-05). Friday 11/7: Peninsula DSA Chapter Social! indybay.org Blue Oak Brewing Co., 815 Cherry Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070…

geo.tv (2025-11-05). Trump links Republicans' election setbacks to record US govt shutdown. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during a breakfast with Republican Senators at the White House in Washington, DC, US November 5, 2025. — ReutersTrump says shutdown "a big factor" behind GOP setbacks.Longest govt shutdown enters sixth week amid political standoff.Airports, welfare…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Israel's focus on political drama rather than Palestinian rape victim. aljazeera.com Leaked footage of rape of a Palestinian detainee last year leads to legal repercussions – but not for those accused.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Kenya lays ground for first green fertilizer plant. ecns.cn Kenya advanced its push for clean industrialization on Monday with the groundbreaking of a landmark green fertilizer plant developed in partnership with China.

WiBOPM (2025-11-05). Milwaukee, November 8, 2025: Stand for Peace! Free Palestine! U.S. Hands Off of Venzuela, the Caribbean and Latin America! wibailoutpeople.org Saturday, Nov. 8 • 12: 00—1: 00 PM | 16th & Wisconsin, Milwaukee | We bring flags and signs — come show Milwaukee that we Stand for Peace! | Madison October 30, 2025. / Photo:

United World International (2025-11-05). Climate Finance Fatigue in Southeast Asia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The atmosphere in the capitals of Southeast Asia is growing increasingly unmistakably fatigued when it comes to climate finance. All those repeated promises from the developed world to mobilize billions on the behalf of climate mitigation and adaptation in the Global South have come woefully short. From unpaid commitments under the …

aljazeera (2025-11-05). FAA to reduce flights by 10 percent as US government shutdown drags on. aljazeera.com The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Barcelona rescue draw at Club Brugge in six-goal Champions League thriller. aljazeera.com Brugge had the lead three times against Barcelona and had a fourth goal chalked off, but ended up sharing the points.

Common Dreams (2025-11-05). Zohran Mamdani's Proposals to Help New Yorkers Are Surprisingly Affordable. juancole.com Nov 04, 2025 (

Brandon Tensley (2025-11-05). This District Built On Civil Rights Legacy Has Gone Months Without Representation. capitalbnews.org Uncertainty continues to hang over Texas' 18th Congressional District. No single candidate secured 50% of the vote in the Nov. 4 special election, meaning that the race is heading to a runoff. The top two vote-getters — Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards — will compete at a date …

Guest Blogger (2025-11-05). Washington is the UFO Capital of the U.S. Is it Our Weather? wattsupwiththat.com A series of reports have come out recently demonstrating that Washington State is NUMBER ONE in the number of reports per person of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects).

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). At least 7 killed after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport. ecns.cn A UPS freight plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali international airport in Kentucky on Tuesday, leaving at least seven dead and 11 injured, local media quoted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Mamdani kicks off New York City transition after historic victory. aljazeera.com Zohran Mamdani promises to form a 'capable and compassionate' admin, suggesting he will rely on courts to counter Trump.

geo.tv (2025-11-05). Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets 'clears' key Pentagon hurdle. geo.tv

ICRC (2025-11-05). Families of missing persons to call for global action. icrc.org 4th International Conference for Families of Missing Persons — Geneva, 11—13 November 2025…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). China, ASEAN boost policy exchanges. ecns.cn A China-ASEAN seminar for administrative schools and think tanks opened on Monday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, as officials and scholars sought to deepen cooperation on governance, training and policy research across the region.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Brazilian exhibitor says: Come to CIIE and try our beef! ecns.cn On November 4, during preparations for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Brazilian exhibitor Victor greeted visitors enthusiastically in fluent Chinese, saying, "Come to the CIIE and try our beef!"

Guest Blogger (2025-11-05). Climate Alarmists Question Climate Exaggeration. wattsupwiththat.com Bill Gates has joined the reset of the climate agenda heading into COP30, scheduled to begin next week in Belém, Brazil. Gates will not be there; neither will Trump nor anyone from the federal government in their official capacity.

ICRC (2025-11-05). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.

Santa Cruz News (2025-11-05). Santa Cruz City Council Approves Anti-Homeless Landscape Designs for Ocean Street Entrance. indybay.org Anti-homeless landscape designs for the public spaces adjacent to the entrance of Ocean Street were unanimously approved by the Santa Cruz City Council at their October 28 meeting. Renderings show a variety of hardscaping options that are intended to keep homeless people out of the areas to be redeveloped, and off the traffic medians, where individuals frequently panhandle. Modifications could include the addition of boulders, stones, and or concrete to form an "uneven grade" in order to make it more difficult for people to occupy the spaces. City staff will now proceed with the creation of construction plan…

Carol Lang, Steve Zeltzer (2025-11-05). Weingarten's 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' Provides No Real Answers to the Rise of Fascism. indybay.org AFT president Randi Weingarten has written a book called "Why Fascists Fear Teachers" however the book fails to examine the reasons for the rise of fascism and what teachers, unions and the working class can do to fight it.

Dan Bacher (2025-11-05). Big Oil spent over $26 million to lobby California officials in first 9 months of 2025. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent a total of $19.8 million in the first three quarters of 2025.

Shaoyu Yuan (2025-11-05). China's bet on self-reliance won't fix an unbalanced economy. asiatimes.com Every few years since 1953, the Chinese government has unveiled a new master strategy for its economy: the all-important five-year plan. For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse. The task that faced China's leaders …

Revolutionary Workers Front (2025-11-05). Saturday 11/8: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…

Syed Salman Mehdi (2025-11-05). Portugal's Fight over the Muslim Veil. dissidentvoice.org Portugal, long admired for its tolerance and moderate social fabric, has taken a shocking and regressive turn. The country's parliament has recently approved a bill proposed by the far-right Chega party to ban face veils such as the burqa and niqab in most public spaces. The bill, still awaiting constitutional review, introduces draconian fines ranging …

Amelia Schafer (2025-11-05). Government Shutdown Is Straining Many Tribes' Already Thin Reserve Funds. truthout.org The 2025 government shutdown has reached a new record, and tribal leaders are beginning to run out of patience and funds, with many dipping into their own already strained reserve funding with no promise it'll be reimbursed. The 35-day shutdown has violated countless trust and treaty agreements between the United States and tribal nations. With a reduction of monthly Supplemental Nutrition… |

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Hong Kong Olympian Kong Man Wai drops Canadian passport to run for legislature. ecns.cn Hong Kong Olympic gold medalist Vivian Kong Man Wai said Monday she has applied to renounce her Canadian passport to qualify for the 2025 Hong Kong Legislative Council election, according to local media reports.

Staff (2025-11-05). NYC Voters Defy Establishment. consortiumnews.com Voters in New York City withstood a barrage of money and racist insults against their 34-year old socialist candidate to send him to City Hall in the country's biggest city in convincing fashion on Tuesday night. By Jon Queally Common…

Aaron Moselle (2025-11-05). Philly voter turnout rose to 34% this election — the highest in at least a decade. Here's why. whyy.org Voter turnout in Philadelphia was significantly higher in the Roughly 34% of registered voters cast a ballot, according to Four years ago, that figure was about 22%. | "I think what we're seeing is this trend that all politics are…

hindustantimes (2025-11-05). China rebukes Trump's threat of force against Nigeria over Christian killings. hindustantimes.com China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military action over the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning against the use of "religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere" in other nations' sovereign affairs. Spokesperson Mao Ning, during Tuesday's press conference, insisted that China opposes both sanctions and forceful interventions justified on these grounds. Trump's controversial remarks—delivered at a Florida rally—followed widespread reports of attacks on Christian communities in northern and central Nigeria. Watch for de…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Olivier Laouchez, co-founder of the transnational media group Trace: Discussing solutions to AI copyright issues. ecns.cn Recently, Olivier Laouchez, co-founder of transnational media group Trace, stated in an interview with China News Service that AI is structured in a way that it learns from existing content and then transforms it to generate usable outputs. The biggest current issue lies in the ownership of these AI-generated outputs, and a potential solution is to allocate a portion of the ownership of AI-generated outputs to original creators or relevant stakeholders. (Wang Yi'an)…

ICRC (2025-11-05). Sudan: Statement on the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers. icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan.

Guest Blogger (2025-11-05). Maldives: Paradise soon to be lost—BBC 2004. wattsupwiththat.com Far from disappearing beneath the waves, the Maldives are thriving!

Laurie Manning (2025-11-05). Sunday 11/16: Bridges of Spirit An Interfaith Dialogue: Buddhist Wisdom & Christian Faith. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…

Pacific Media Watch (2025-11-05). Making a stand against the global assault on press freedom. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kasun Ubayasiri We are gathered here to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) National Media Section usually campaigns for journalists' rights and industrial agency in Australia — but today, we join hands with the IFJ — International Federation of Journalists, the…

Guest Blogger (2025-11-05). 'Green' Obsession Feeds Orthodoxy and Starves Growth. wattsupwiththat.com Developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America must stop giving into the "green" madness. They must reject lectures from Western climate scolds who climbed to heights of unprecedented wealth on stairs made of hydrocarbons and now seek to "kick away the ladder" from everyone else.

Repost (2025-11-05). No Neutrals There: US Labor, Zionism, and the Struggle for Palestine by Jeff Schuhrke. indybay.org No Neutrals There: US Labor, Zionism, and the Struggle for Palestine by Jeff Schuhrke is reviewed by retired professor Kim Scipes. He looks at Schuhrke's history of US trade unionists and their support for the Zionist state of Israel and how the AFL-CIO leadership including President Liz Schuler have worked to shutdown any debate or action against the genocide and discrimination Palestinian workers and people…

WHYY (2025-11-05). Bridging Blocks Democracy in the United States: 250 Years in the Making. whyy.org Is democracy still the most effective form of governance? How do you think this 3,000-year-old concept can evolve to meet the needs of modern society?

Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat (2025-11-05). BRICS New Development Bank fueling Indonesia's green energy dream. asiatimes.com Indonesia's recent decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB) may not have dominated international headlines, yet it marks a turning point in the world's fourth-most-populous country's energy future. This partnership could decide how Indonesia finances, builds and implements its ambitious clean energy transformation plan while presenting a model for the Global South to emulate. …

John Helmer (2025-11-05). China's Ten Noes: Sun Tzu Has Swallowed the Frog and Is Keeping His Smile to Himself. dissidentvoice.org In a conversation lasting one hour and forty minutes according to the Chinese stopwatch— "a long meeting" on President Donald Trump's clock — President Xi Jinping first knocked the stuffing out of Trump's warmaking threats, then forced him to beat a retreat behind a 12-month ceasefire with the man the Pentagon has designated its principal enemy but whom …

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Club Brugge vs Barcelona 3-3: UEFA Champions League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Belgian side Club Brugge almost upset Barcelona in gripping Champions League group stage game.

Josiah Mortimer (2025-11-05). Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK. bylinetimes.com Cornwall Conservative Councillor Pauline Giles backed a petition for "mass deportations" on Wednesday by expelled Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe. Cllr Giles is also a previous chair of Cornwall Council. | In her Facebook post endorsing his petition, she wrote: "If you want mass deportation of illegals in dinghies sign this petition! We cannot sustain the volume of young black males flooding our country. It jeopardises the security of our country and is slowly bankrupting us!" | Asked why their skin colour mattered, Cllr Giles stood by the comments and told Byline Times: "Because they are [black], aren't they? I mean…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). The families forced to pay ransoms to free loved ones in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fighters are abducting thousands of people for ransom as they flee the city of el-Fasher.

John Feffer (2025-11-05). The Multipolarism of Fools: The BRICS are not the Answer. juancole.com ( The president has gone after everyone he thinks has ever done him wrong. But there is a Venn diagram to his vendettas, an overlap in his circle of obsessions. | Map out his attacks, subtracting the purely personal and the primarily…

hindustantimes (2025-11-05). Putin Speech: On nuclear Tsunami-causing drone Poseidon and Burevestnik missile. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on November 5 that the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile's flight range exceeds that of all other missile systems globally. Speaking during a Kremlin ceremony honoring top defense and scientific contributors, Putin emphasized the historic importance of the missile—designed for unlimited range and featuring a unique ultra-small nuclear reactor. State honors were also awarded to the developers of both the Burevestnik missile and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle, underscoring their roles in enhancing Russia's security and technological sovereignty for…

Adriaan Alsema (2025-11-05). Colombia releases US drone strike survivor, claiming no evidence links him to drug trafficking. colombiareports.com Sources at Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office told Spanish newspaper El Pais that the Colombian survivor of a US drone strike on an alleged narco-submarine was released due to a lack of evidence. The victim, Jonathan Obando, had already been released from the Kennedy Hospital in Bogota on October 28 where he was admitted because of …

Direct Action Everywhere (2025-11-05). Wednesday 12/3: Perdue Rescue Trial Sentencing Hearing. indybay.org 600 Administration Dr. Santa Rosa, CA…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Man charged over UK train stabbing attack. ecns.cn A 32-year-old man was charged on Monday with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound high-speed train on Saturday evening.

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Carney's first budget falls short on promise to transform Canadian economy. aljazeera.com The budget, which Carney presented on Tuesday, ended up falling short on ambition, experts said.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). China delays Shenzhou-20 return mission. ecns.cn The return of China's Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, originally scheduled for Wednesday, will be postponed due to a suspected impact from tiny space debris, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

aljazeera (2025-11-05). The hidden cost of Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Tariffs head to US Supreme Court, while US—India trade talks advance, and Indian factory workers pay the price.

Giulia Sciorati (2025-11-05). China intentionally spreads authoritarian practices abroad. asiatimes.com Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country's then-president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov. Kyrgyzstan's powerful neighbor, China, responded to the unrest with restraint — but in …

Amy Goodman (2025-11-05). In Voter Rebuke to Trump, Democrats Win Races Across the US. truthout.org We get an overview of how Democrats won big across the United States in Tuesday's elections, with Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts. Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor's race, and Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia's governorship. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats pick up five additional congressional seats in… |

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Watershed grows green shoots in rural Guizhou. ecns.cn "Sunshine and sweat have finally yielded a sweet harvest — this year we have apples to enjoy," wrote Xie Daojiao, chairman of an agricultural company in Longli county, Guizhou province, while sharing photos of apple-laden trees on his WeChat moments.

Center for Biological Diversity (2025-11-05). Santa Barbara County Casts Preliminary Vote Against Transferring Oil Pipeline Permits to Sable. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., November 4, 2025 — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors today voted 4-1 to prepare written findings to support denying transferring permits from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore Corp. for an embattled onshore pipeline system that caused one of California's worst oil spills. The board will hold a final vote on Dec. 16.

Thomas Meyer (2025-11-05). Mindfulness as propaganda and narcotic. indybay.org In the neoliberal regime, people are forced to see themselves as entrepreneurs of their labor in order to always be able to meet the imperatives of the market, with the goal of "self-determinedly" submitting to the capitalist exploitation process and its constraints. In Western democracies, such self-enslavement is understood as freedom.

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-05). Haiti: Cholera Resurgence Threatens Vulnerable Communities. hrw.org Cholera patients receive treatment at a medical center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 16, 2025. | © 2025 Mentor David Lorens/EPA/Shutterstock | (Washington, DC) — A resurgence of cholera in Haiti's West department underscores the urgent need for coordinated, long-term action to restore basic water and sanitation systems, Human Rights Watch said today. The outbreak, part of a seasonal surge during the rainy period, is spreading in and around Port-au-Prince and its metropolitan area amid the near collapse of the capital's health infrastructure and worsening insecurity.Between January 1 and October…

geo.tv (2025-11-05). At least seven killed after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire. geo.tv Smoke rises from the wreckage of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet after it crashed on departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, US, November 4, 2025. — Reuters UPS says three crew members were on board.Crash occurred shortly after it took off for…

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

El Enemigo Común (2025-11-05). In Memory of Carolina Saldaña. indybay.org Common adjectives that have been used to remember Carolina Saldaña include relentless, tireless, and unceasing. They are all accurate and true.

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WiBOPM (2025-11-05). Nigeria Rejects False Allegations by the United States Claiming Christian Persecution. wibailoutpeople.org Africa's most populous state has been faced with an insurgency in the northeast of the country since 2009 illustrating that the internal security crisis is not a new issue By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday October 5, 2025Geopolitical Analysis Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the statements by his United States counterpart's …

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2025-11-05). CovertAction Bulletin Tariffs and Tensions: Is Trump Really Shifting on China? covertactionmagazine.com After almost a year of an escalating trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea last week…

geo.tv (2025-11-05). Dubai launches Dh18.3bn plan to become world's most liveable city. geo.tv A general view of Dubai Downtown showing world's tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022. — Reuters

UFCLP (2025-11-05). Saturday 11/15: Panel: Fascism, ICE, Project 2025 & Why We Need a General Strike. indybay.org Bernal Library | 500 Cortland | San Francisco, CA…

Voices from the Holy Land (2025-11-05). Sunday 11/16: Online Film Salon: "Severed Limbs, Futures in Limbo: The Crisis of Amputation in Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-November2025…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). U.S. federal workers turn to food banks to survive. ecns.cn Volunteers sort donated beans, powdered milk and other non-perishable items during a food drive in front of the US Department of Agriculture in the National Mall during the 30th day of the federal government shutdown on Oct 30 in Washington, DC."We are being held as collateral damage in the process, and it's just not fair," she said."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe food lines are not restricted to New York.

Elizabeth Vos (2025-11-05). Islam vs the West: 4 Fallacies Exposed. consortiumnews.com Isn't Islam inherently violent? What stopped the Islamic world having an Enlightenment? Why are some Muslims so into head-chopping? Jonathan Cook examines some common misperceptions. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net A recent conversation with a friend highlighted to me how little most…

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Former French Prime Minister Raffarin: Sino-French cultural cooperation a model for other countries. ecns.cn Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin stated in an interview with China News Network on Monday that culture provides fertile soil for nurturing China-France joint projects, brimming with creativity and inspiration. Building upon exemplary Sino-French cultural cooperation, joint efforts to promote cooperation with other countries will open a new chapter in Sino-French cooperation, bring new prospects for development, and ultimately create more possibilities for cross-cultural exchange through win-win cooperation.

Rising Majority (2025-11-05). Thursday 11/20: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…

Michael Sailer (2025-11-05). Welcome to anti-reality. indybay.org What our elites are trying to make us believe is pure mockery — but anyone who dares to point this out clearly must face accusations of mocking the state. Our author would rather read a Donald Duck comic. What he sees there is at least an honest fake and does not pretend to be real. An entertaining foray through our wonderland, which also touches on a few serious topics!

El Enemigo Común (2025-11-05). En memoria de Carolina Saldaña. indybay.org Los adjetivos más comunes que se han utilizado para recordar a Carolina Saldaña son "implacable", "incansable" e "incesante". Todos ellos son precisos y ciertos.

Shawgi Tell (2025-11-05). Florida "Schools of Hope" Law Intensifies School Privatization. dissidentvoice.org Over the past 33 years privately-operated charter schools have seized billions of dollars in public funds and public property that rightly belong to public schools. This neoliberal parasitism has been achieved mainly through state laws and schemes that legalize and normalize such wealth transfers in the name of "school choice," "parent empowerment," "accountability," "competition," and …

aljazeera (2025-11-05). At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies. aljazeera.com At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train hit a cargo train near Bilaspur, India.

Safe Ag Safe Schools (2025-11-05). Tuesday 11/18: Ban Fumigants. They Harm Our Kids. indybay.org Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St., Watsonville…

WHYY (2025-11-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.

Marjorie Cohn (2025-11-05). Lawsuit Charges That CA Law Illegally Muzzles Students and Teachers on Palestine. truthout.org Beginning January 1, 2026, teachers in California classrooms will be looking over their shoulders to avoid running afoul of a frightening new "antisemitism" law. On October 7, despite widespread opposition from civil rights groups, teachers' unions, and education advocates, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 715, which amends the California Education Code to police what teachers can teach and what… |

Bawer Turan (2025-11-05). Majority of Colombia's voters are undecided: First poll after ban. colombiareports.com The majority of Colombia's voters has not yet decided who they will vote for in the upcoming presidential election in May 2026, according to the first poll after a suspension on public polls was lifted. In the Cifras Y Conceptos poll, only 38% of the polled voters said to have decided on who to vote …

Maria Pulcinella (2025-11-05). Pa. election 2025: Here's who won and who lost; full results. whyy.org Here's a look at how major races unfolded in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. | New Jersey governor's race: Democrat

ICRC (2025-11-05). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.

Joshua Leifer (2025-11-05). Analysis | right wing bet the future on American Christian nationalists. That has backfired. haaretz.com Benjamin Netanyahu and Ron Dermer failed to account for a white supremacist takeover of their cherished MAGA evangelical base. Now, Israel's fate lies with an American right that increasingly embraces antisemitism…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Academic journal promotes Hongshan culture. ecns.cn The academic journal Research on Hongshan Culture was officially launched on Sunday in Shenyang, Liaoning province, marking the creation of a long-term, systematic platform for academic exchange in the study of Hongshan culture.

aljazeera (2025-11-05). Bosnia retirement home fire kills 11, injures dozens. aljazeera.com Investigators are working to determine cause of the blaze that broke out at facility in Tuzla in northeastern Bosnia.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). 8th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled to run from Nov. 5 to 10, features the largest exhibition space in its history and brings together a record 4,108 enterprises from 138 countries and regions.

Charles Rotter (2025-11-05). Europe's Last-Minute Climate Scramble: Brussels Waters Down Its 2040 Target Just in Time for COP30. wattsupwiththat.com Europe's climate ambitions are fraying at the edges, caught between utopian promises and economic realities.

WHYY (2025-11-05). How Thomas Jefferson Still Divides America. whyy.org Thomas Jefferson wrote about freedom while enslaving more than a hundred people, making him one of the most controversial founding fathers. His words and actions still shape how America understands equality today.

Hadar Kane (2025-11-05). Air India set to resume flights to Israel in January. haaretz.com Air India's flights to Israel's Ben-Gurion airport, just outside of Tel Aviv, are expected to restart on January 1…

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). Hospital pioneers remote robotic surgery. ecns.cn A hospital in Xiamen, Fujian province, facilitated the world's first successful cross-border remote robot-assisted heart surgery with experts from France, marking a historic milestone.

Ayman Odeh (2025-11-05). Thirty years after murder, Israelis must stop fearing peace and start fearing life without it. haaretz.com Back in the '90s, Netanyahu realized that the only way to defeat the left was to eliminate the possibility of a Jewish-Arab partnership. After these terrible two years, we must say with courage that this path must be condemned…

APR editor (2025-11-05). 'Divest from genocide' call by NZ university workers to UniSaver. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report More than 700 academics have this week sent an open letter demanding the university retirement savings scheme UniSaver immediately divest from companies directly linked to Israel and genocide. This latest letter, organised by University Workers for Palestine (UW4P), has been signed by 715 people — almost double the number of 400 staff…

Lynda Carson (2025-11-05). HUD's subsidized housing tenants need to organize and fight back. indybay.org Save Section 8 Housing Tenants Meeting In San Rafael Years agin In 2005. Thats Me In The Background In Black Sweater And Red Top, Holding Some Papers In My Hands, Around 20 Years Ago.

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). CIIE 2025 in Numbers. ecns.cn Preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, are nearly complete.

Kate Giammarise, WESA (2025-11-05). SNAP partial benefits will be delayed by Trump admin's red-tape process, Pa. officials say. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Despite a court ordering the federal government to pay at least partial November food assistance benefits, Pennsylvanians likely won't see that aid anytime soon — due to an extremely complex and cumbersome process federal officials are requiring — according to state human services officials. | The state has ways it can quickly deliver partial benefits, but the federal government is "directing states to use the most complex and labor-intensive approach possible," according…

Kenny CooperEmily Neil (2025-11-05). Philly suburbs record highest off-year voter turnout since 2011. whyy.org Pennsylvania's status as a This year, even without a presidential, gubernatorial or congressional race on the ballot, voters in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties showed up in droves. | "I think this election shows that people care…

Emily Neil (2025-11-05). Election 2025: How Philly's suburbs voted on open space, policing ballot questions. whyy.org In the Chester County: | In West Pikeland Township, Chester County, voters The township was…

Anna Marie Brennan (2025-11-05). Space terrorism no longer the realm of science fiction. asiatimes.com As satellite technology surges ahead and space becomes increasingly accessible to private and state actors alike, the new and unsettling threat of space terrorism looms above Earth's atmosphere. Once the domain of science fiction, the idea of terrorist activity in outer space is now a growing concern among experts. The democratization of space has not …

editor (2025-11-05). Products, fuel, and electricity are the real climate challenges for the future. onlineopinion.com.au A world of eight billion people still depends on oil, gas, and coal for the very materials that make electricity possible. Until that changes, energy policy must balance reliability, affordability – and reality.

Brentin Mock (2025-11-05). Will Zohran Mamdani Make New York the First City to Confront Its Debt to Slavery? capitalbnews.org Reparations for slavery and historic discrimination against African Americans once seemed like a pipe dream. But momentum for it has been building in the past five years in cities across America, including New York City, which has deep ties to slavery and has become an important testing ground of whether America is ready to make …

ecns.cn (2025-11-05). China issues plan to push for high-quality water-saving equipment. ecns.cn Smart irrigation equipment delivers water to the crops, Huaibei City, east China's Anhui Province, July 28, 2025.The plan, jointly released by MIIT and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasizes that water-saving equipment is a cornerstone of the water conservation industry and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national water security.

Steve Peoples, Will Weissert (2025-11-05). Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP: Takeaways from Election Day 2025. whyy.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest. icrc.org

Matthew Daly, Josh Funk, Rio Yamat (2025-11-05). FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown. whyy.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Sudan: ICRC Statement on the Situation in Darfur. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Kuwait and ICRC hold fourth high-level strategic dialogue to reinforce humanitarian partnership. icrc.org

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ICRC (2025-11-05). Chad: Psychosocial support heals the invisible wounds carried by Sudanese refugees. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Ukraine: How a frontline changed two towns. icrc.org

WiBOPM (2025-11-05). Brazil's President Lula: US Extrajudicial Killings Must be Discussed at CELAC—EU Summit. wibailoutpeople.org

fishbein (2025-11-05). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net

Doctors Against Genocide (2025-11-05). Sunday 11/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org

WHYY (2025-11-05). How our primal intelligence gives us an edge over AI. whyy.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). South Sudan: Over 445,000 people displaced by armed conflict as funding dries up. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Strengthening the guardrails of humanity: IHL at the heart of peacebuilding. icrc.org

Peter Hart (2025-11-05). New York Times Pushes Blatant Lies About Neoliberalism. cepr.net

ICRC (2025-11-05). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Civilian Involvement in Digitalizing Armed Conflicts. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Global military leaders gather in Riyadh as ICRC President opens landmark workshop on the Laws of War. icrc.org

Veronica Riccobene (2025-11-05). Cuomo's Very Expensive Nosedive. levernews.com

ICRC (2025-11-05). The 6th National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). Sudan: Civilians fleeing and remaining in Al Fasher must be spared from harm, get access to aid. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-11-05). ICRC president: World leaders must act to end the indiscriminate killing in Sudan. icrc.org

JAMES (2025-11-04). Venezuela ALBA News 11.4.2025: National Week of Protest No War on Venezuela, Nov 15-23; Donate to Cuba Recovery Aid; Conservatives Speak against War on Venezuela. afgj.org No War on Venezuela! No Troops on our Streets! Urgent Call for a Week of Coordinated Protests — November 15 — 23 Calling all antiwar, peace and justice, union and solidarity activists! An emergency network is calling for local actions, large and small, Also actions within 24 hours of any major U.S. escalation. www.codepink.org/vz_toolkit Stimson: The…

Juan Cole (2025-11-04). Conflicting Visions of an International Force for Gaza in Istanbul and Washington. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Two visions of the future of Gaza are congealing, in two different power centers. One is the Arab and Muslim foreign ministers who met Monday in Istanbul, including Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Tuesday morning that the …

hindustantimes (2025-11-04). After Gaza, UN cries helpless as 'massacre' unfolds in Sudan's El-Fasher | Africa. hindustantimes.com The United Nations is under mounting pressure to urgently address a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe unfolding in El Fasher, North Darfur, after the city's fall to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following months of siege. Reports indicate the RSF is perpetrating atrocities, including targeted ethnic violence and massacres, sparking calls for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session to investigate and demand accountability. Watch for details…

thenationalnews.com (2025-11-04). Air strikes reported in Gaza city despite ceasefire Israeli fighter jets launched air strikes in Gaza city on Monday night, official Palestinian media reported, despite a ceasefire with Hamas that has largely calmed two years of fighting.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-04). They Tortured Lambs In The West Bank. thealtworld.com Israeli settlers were Lambs. | It's not the most evil thing the Israelis have done. Not by a long shot. Hell, all of human civilization subjects animals to cruel abuses…

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Iran Parliament speaker to depart for Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is to leave for Pakistan on Wednesday, leading a high-ranking delegation, 'as part of efforts to deepen political and economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

hindustantimes (2025-11-04). Khamenei says Iran-US conflict rooted in deep, irreconcilable differences. hindustantimes.com Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a powerful message explaining why the conflict between Iran and the United States has been ongoing for decades. According to Khamenei, this struggle is not tactical or based on slogans but is rooted in deep, intrinsic differences and a fundamental clash of interests. Watch Khamenei's full speech here.

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Virginia to host group exhibition of Iranian artists. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group exhibition of three Iranian artists titled "Persian Whispers" will be held at the Aryan Gallery at Pars Place in Virginia, the U.S., from November 16 to December 14.

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). IRGC Chief says force more prepared than during 12-day war. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the force's current level of preparedness is "far higher" than during the 12-day war, describing the IRGC as being at the peak of its strength and readiness.

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Iranian president lauds domestic technological breakthroughs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian president has commended the country's achievements in advanced and cutting-edge technologies, calling for the enhancement of quality and export of innovative products by knowledge-based companies.

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Iran, 46 years later. tehrantimes.com MADRID — Every November 4, Iran commemorates an episode that, transcending the boundaries of historical anecdote to become a founding myth, encapsulates the ontological essence of its revolution: the takeover of the United States Embassy in Tehran by a group of students.

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Iran, Pakistan pledge closer military ties at maritime expo in Karachi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Pakistan's defense and military capabilities complement one another, a senior Iranian military official said Tuesday, emphasizing that both neighbors are committed to expanding cooperation to confront shared threats from the West and Israel.

Sharon Zhang (2025-11-04). War Criminal Dick Cheney Dead at 84, With Blood of Millions on His Hands. truthout.org Former vice president and defense secretary Dick Cheney has died, at 84, with the blood of millions on his hands. Cheney's family said he died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease on Monday, November 3. He passed in peace, surrounded by his family, who lauded him as a "good man" and a "noble giant." In reality, Cheney's legacy will far outlive him as the man… |

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Dick Cheney, shadowy architect of death and endless wars, dies at 84. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Former U.S. Vice President Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney, the hawkish neoconservative who wove ruthless ambition and doctrine into the military-industrial complex—catalyzing endless wars that profited from carnage and fattened corporate coffers—died Monday at 84.

Staff (2025-11-04). "The Dark Side" : Dick Cheney's Legacy from Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program. democracynow.org Dick Cheney, the former vice president and one of the key architects of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, died Monday at age 84. Cheney served six terms in Congress as Wyoming's lone representative before serving as defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush, when he oversaw the first Gulf War and the bloody U.S. invasion of Panama that deposed former U.S. ally Manuel Noriega. From 1995 to 2000, Cheney served as chair and CEO of the oil services company Halliburton, before George W. Bush tapped him as his running mate. As vice president, Cheney was a leading proponent of invading and occupying Iraq, w…

Democracy Now! (2025-11-04). Democracy Now! 2025-11-04 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 04, 2025; From Mamdani to Prop 50, John Nichols on Election Day Races & the Future of Democratic Party; "The Dark Side": Dick Cheney's Legacy from Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program; "Injustice": How Biden's DOJ Failed to Hold Trump Accountable for Jan. 6, Corruption & More | Headlines for November 04, 2025; From Mamdani to Prop 50, John Nichols on Election Day Races & the Future of Democratic Party; "The Dark Side": Dick Cheney's Legacy from Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program; "Injustice": How Biden's DOJ Failed to…

Adam Bienkov (2025-11-04). Sadiq Khan Urges New Yorkers to Reject 'The Politics of Fear' and Vote for Zohran Mamdani. bylinetimes.com Sadiq Khan wants New Yorkers to "see through the politics of hatred and fear" and back the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York, while rejecting those seeking to "weaponise" his Muslim faith against him. | A source close to the London Mayor told Byline Times that Khan wants New Yorkers to reject the "divisive and desperate" tactics of Mamdani's political opponents and embrace Mamdani's "positive vision" for the city. | Highlighting the "uncanny" similarities between the failed attempts by the UK Conservatives to target Khan's religion during his first bid for London mayor and the current campaigns being ru…

Mike Ludwig (2025-11-04). From the Coasts to Rust Belt, Progressive Candidates Take On Dem Establishment. truthout.org With President Donald Trump threatening to flood their communities with federal troops and immigration police, and the Democratic Party struggling in the national polls, voters in major U.S. cities head to the polls today to choose between establishment Democrats and progressives focused on affordability and upending the status quo. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor of… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-11-04). Judge Pauses Annual Fees Imposed on Asylum Seekers by "One Big Beautiful Bill" truthout.org A judge has ruled that, for now, asylum seekers are not required to pay an annual fee for each year their application is pending. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, which became law on July 4, 2025, instituted a new fee system for people in the immigration system, including asylum seekers. |

Allison Kaplan Sommer (2025-11-04). Killed 30 years ago today: What Rabin would think about Israel. haaretz.com Recordings of Yitzhak Rabin, released on the 30th anniversary of his assassination, demonstrate what real leadership looks like, and what Israel's current government sorely lacks…

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-04). US: ICE Abuses in Los Angeles Set Stage for Other Cities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman is detained by US Border Patrol agents outside a Home Depot in Los Angeles, California, August 15, 2025. | © 2025 Gregory Bull/AP Photo | The US government is conducting an ongoing campaign of raids and detentions across the country to advance a policy of mass deportation that is ripping families apart and terrorizing entire communities.This campaign started, in its most aggressive form, in Los Angeles this past summer, setting the stage for similar tactics in other US cities, and relies in large part on detaining people based on their perceived race, ethnicity, or national…

Staff (2025-11-04). Non-Violence or Violence? David Swanson vs. Chris Jeffries. davidswanson.org By HR Conversations A rigorous conversation with David Swanson exploring the contradictions of U.S. foreign policy, the mechanics of modern warfare, and the role of nonviolent activism in a world driven by military-industrial interests. The discussion navigates historical patterns, contemporary crises, and systemic challenges, offering insight into how power, propaganda, and policy intersect—and what it …

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-04). Alleged Cluster Munition Remnant Kills Cambodian Boy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cambodian military personnel and international observers inspect damage from shelling at Preah Vihear Temple in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia, August 20, 2025. | © 2025 AKP via AP Photo…

Gabriel Honrada (2025-11-04). China's latest hypersonic missile morphs at Mach 5. asiatimes.com China is touting a shape-shifting hypersonic missile as a leap in strike power — but the real test is whether the weapon's engineering can outrun physics. Last month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Chinese military researchers have unveiled a prototype hypersonic "morphing" missile capable of altering its aerodynamic shape mid-flight, marking a …

Veronica Riccobene (2025-11-04). How California Insurance Reform Went Up In Flames. levernews.com

David Swanson (2025-11-04). Talk World Radio: Rising Violence in Cameroon. warisacrime.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking with Guy Feugap who is Africa Organizer for World BEYOND War. He is a secondary school teacher, writer, and peace activist, based in Cameroon. He has long worked …

hindustantimes (2025-11-04). Singapore PM says 'world growing darker' – days after Trump's Asia tour. hindustantimes.com Singapore's Prime Minister has issued a stark warning that the "world is growing darker," referencing heightened global threats and instability just days after former President Trump concluded his high-profile Asia tour. The remarks, which echo similar concerns from South Korea, reflect mounting anxieties about regional security, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical rivalries in Asia. Watch for more…

Andrew Korybko (2025-11-04). The Polish Origins Of Russia's National Unity Day Are Still Relevant. thealtworld.com Russia nowadays believes that Poland has been the most consistent threat to its national unity. | Russia marks National Unity Day every 4 November in remembrance of the national uprising that expelled Polish troops from Moscow, the only time that the Russian capital was ever

Guest Blogger (2025-11-04). Rare Earth Minerals, Etc from China … Or The USA? wattsupwiththat.com Now we must begin temporarily impacting some pristine areas to locate, evaluate and extract strategic materials — and end our dangerous and needless dependence on unfriendly and unreliable sources, before returning the lands to near-pristine conditions once mining is completed.

Urban C. Lehner (2025-11-04). A battlefield report: Neither side is winning US-China trade war. asiatimes.com China is buying American soybeans again, much to bean growers' relief. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China has agreed to buy 918 million bushels in each of the next three years. President Donald Trump crowed, "Our farmers will be very happy!" With concessions from China on rare earths and fentanyl in addition to soybeans, Trump …

Editors (2025-11-04). EVENT | November 13] A Conversation With Heidi Reichinnek. dissentmagazine.org An event with the German Left Party's parliamentary co-leader.

editor (2025-11-04). Getting dumber: the reverse Flynn effect and the politics of denial. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, humanity appeared to be getting smarter. Then, inconveniently, it wasn't. IQs are now sliding backwards.

Sharon Zhang (2025-11-04). Top DOJ Lawyer Claims Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for Boat Strikes. truthout.org As the Trump administration blows past a key congressional deadline, a top lawyer in the Department of Justice has claimed that the executive branch does not need the approval of Congress to continue conducting boat strikes in and around the Caribbean — an assertion outside experts say is patently false. Last week, Office of Legal Counsel T. Elliot Gaiser told a small group of members of… |

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-11-04). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Tech Dystopia In The Shadow Of The Empire. thealtworld.com The new edition of JOHNSTONE is now available to Life under the empire is getting more and more dystopian. Everyone's getting dumber, sicker, lonelier, and less happy, and our rulers are offering us no solutions besides vapid distraction while our light fades and the planet dies. Capitalism has placed all its chips on generative AI which is killing off our creativity and intellect while our governments salami slice away our freedoms w…

Guest Blogger (2025-11-04). NY Politicians Face Climate Act Consequences. wattsupwiththat.com The politicians who supported the Climate Act did not include defined affordability and reliability risk limits, a feasibility analysis, or concrete implementation plans. The necessity to consider a pragmatic approach is undeniable now. Will the politicians step up and address the issues identified in the last five years of implementation experience?

David Hencke (2025-11-04). The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report. bylinetimes.com The UK has become too dependent on Elon Musk and his Space X company for the success of its space programme, and must urgently seek greater independence from it in order to stop the "politicisation" of these services by the far-right billionaire, a new Parliamentary report has warned. | The report, by the House of Lords' UK Engagement with Space Committee, discloses that half of Britain's satellites are now dependent on Musk's company and warns that the UK's capacity now risks being politicised as a result. | Musk currently spends much of his time on his X platform, which he owns, where he regularly attacks th…

Eric Worrall (2025-11-04). Climate Hypocrite Harrison Ford Demands We Change OUR Lifestyles. wattsupwiththat.com But it is OK for important people to use private jets?>

United World International (2025-11-04). The West's obligation to cooperate with Türkiye and the Typhoon planes. unitedworldint.com/feed/ Türkiye is now proving itself to be a power that cannot be confined to the boundaries imposed by the West or the traditional patterns of the East. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The radical transformations Türkiye has undergone over the last two decades have undoubtedly stood out as its own axis-based foreign policy approach, its …

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-04). In the Shadow of COP30, Brazil is Stripping Rainforest of Protections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cleve Gonàßalves da Silva rides his motorbike up a slippery dirt road, in the sustainable development settlement (PDS) Terra Nossa, in Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon, November 11, 2024. Landgrabbers have encroached on the settlement, illegally cleared rainforest, established cattle ranches, and threatened Cleve and others who opposed them. | © 2024 Thaís Farias for Human Rights Watch…

United World International (2025-11-04). Journalist at the front: 'The only option for encircled Ukrainian soldiers is to surrender'. unitedworldint.com On the situation of the surrounded Ukrainian army. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Italian/Russian journalist Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni described the situation in the two cities, where the Russian army has encircled Ukrainian soldiers. Rangeloni said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to buy time by trying to conceal the situation. The journalist said Russia has largely blocked …

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Global animators invited to showcase work at Tehran Intl. Animation Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 14th Tehran International Animation Festival, organized by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), has officially announced its call for entries.

Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh (2025-11-04). Trump's G-2 riff ripples through an uneasy Global South. asiatimes.com When Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times last week that "the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven't been written," few could have imagined how swiftly his words would be illustrated by events. Within days, Donald Trump, fresh from his summit with China's President Xi Jinping, triumphantly declared on …

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). U.S. government shutdown poised to break record as federal paralysis deepens. tehrantimes.com The U.S. government shutdown tied the prior record on Tuesday and is on pace to become the longest in history on Wednesday at 36 days, a stark marker of national dysfunction and a presidency defined by confrontation over compromise.

Josh Breiner (2025-11-04). Ex-IDF top lawyer sticks to story in initial police interrogation on leaked abuse video. haaretz.com The IDF's former top lawyer reiterated that she leaked the video of Israeli reservists abusing a Palestinian prisoner in order to fight attacks on her and her office…

Matthew Sitman, Sam Adler-Bell (2025-11-04). Know Your Enemy: Break Glass in Case of Emergency. dissentmagazine.org Matt and Sam are very worried.

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-04). Chinese Government Threatens Academic Freedom in the UK. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, June 20, 2022. | © 2022 BCDS/Wikimedia | Sheffield Hallam University in England terminated a project about Uyghur forced labor after Chinese state security officers reportedly interrogated a staff member in Beijing and a Chinese company named in a report filed a defamation lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The project was led by Laura Murphy, a professor of human rights and modern slavery at Sheffield Hallam.In February, the university removed reports from its website that Murphy and others had published at the Forced Labor Lab of its Helen…

Elizabeth Vos (2025-11-04). Chris Hedges: Trump's Greatest Ally is the Democratic Party. consortiumnews.com The Democratic Party and its liberal allies refuse to call for mass mobilization and strikes — the only tools that can thwart Trump's emergent authoritarianism — fearing they too will be swept aside. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost The only hope to…

Guest Blogger (2025-11-04). Data Centers, Trump Spark U.S. Nuclear Revival. wattsupwiththat.com With a strong push from the Trump White House, the nuclear energy industry in the U.S. is, for the first time since Three Mile Island, bullish about its future. It's about time, given that the average existing U.S. nuclear power plant was built based on 1980s technology.

geo.tv (2025-11-04). US govt shutdown ties record for longest in history. geo.tv The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC on November 4, 2025. — AFP

tehrantimes (2025-11-04). Washington's pressure and Lebanon's slide toward forced normalization. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — The recent talk of a "negotiation option" announced by President Joseph Aoun has reignited one of Lebanon's most dangerous debates, that of normalization disguised as pragmatism.

APR editor (2025-11-04). Papua New Guinea's population tops 10 million, census data reveals. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's population has passed the 10 million mark, according to the final figures from the 2024 Population Census released by the country's statistics office. The PNG census began on 16 June 2024 and concluded in late October, more than three months after its original deadline. The process was marred by a…

hindustantimes (2025-11-04). Trump's War Secretary sends direct message to Kim Jong Un from DMZ | North Korea. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a direct message to North Korea's Kim Jong Un by visiting the Demilitarized Zone, highlighting deepening US-South Korea military ties and showing force at a tense frontline. Hegseth met South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, and toured key border sites ahead of high-level Security Consultative Talks in Seoul focused on countering North Korean missiles, flexible U.S. troop deployments, and broader regional threats, including China and Taiwan. The visit coincided with the reopening of the US-China military hotline, aimed at avoiding accidental clashes amid rising t…

Bawer Turan (2025-11-04). Colombia's interior minister claims drones threatened him. colombiareports.com Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez urged people to report alleged plans to attack politician after Interior Minister Armando Benedetti reported that unidentified drones were monitoring his home. In a post on social media platform X, Benedetti reported that drones were flying over his home, "a car was going from corner to corner" in front and …

Guest Blogger (2025-11-04). 100,000 Rainforest Trees Likely to Have Died In Vain as COP30 Faces Brutal Net Zero Reality. wattsupwiththat.com his year as the war-on-humanity party reassembles in the Amazon, we remember the words of the Chinese military philosopher Sun Tzu: "If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by".

APR editor (2025-11-04). Top Israeli military lawyer arrested over abuse video scandal, but focus on leak rather than the crime. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The arrest of the former top lawyer in the Israeli military for the leak of a video showing Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military prison has created a political and legal storm in Israel. The Israeli government is accusing Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalm of "blood libel" against…

Tom Engelhardt (2025-11-04). Tomgram: John Feffer, The Venn Diagram of Trump's Vendettas. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. At some level, it's hard to even believe what's happening on this planet. Sections of the island of Jamaica have just been devastated by an almost unimaginably powerful hurricane, thanks in part to the heating of the globe's …

Richard Ghiasy (2025-11-04). Nothing surprising in China's innovative rise. asiatimes.com Many Western observers view China's rapid advancement in high-tech domains such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, electric vehicles and green energy as a surprise. Long dismissed as a copycat, China is only now being grudgingly acknowledged as an innovator throughout parts of the collective West. Yet this framing misunderstands history. For millennia, stretching back to …

Human Rights Watch (2025-11-04). Tanzania: Killings, Crackdown Follow Disputed Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Tanzanian police water cannon shoots water at opposition party supporters during a protest in Kigoma, Tanzania, on October 30, 2025, a day after Tanzania's presidential and legislative elections. | © 2025 Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images…

Eileen Kinch (2025-11-04). Latino pastors look to refit preaching and pastoral care to trauma of mass deportations. anabaptistworld.org In a Home Depot parking lot beside a freeway on-ramp in this city northeast of Los Angeles, a woman sang to a small crowd in Spanish over her band's rocking cumbia rhythm, "How I love my people, for being more than brave." Across the interstate ramp, under peach-colored clouds, a collection of tiny crosses memorialized …

znetwork.org (2025-11-04). There is No Rock Bottom: The Trump Regime's Depravity Will Continue to Shock the World Until it is Removed Mad "king" Trump is now blowing up random boats, slaughtering innocents in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, claiming without a hint of a wisp of a scent of evidence that the people he is massacring in cold violation of international and national law and basic decency are "enemy combatant" narco-traffickers "at war with the United States."

npr.org (2025-11-04). Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer is thrown into jail Until last week, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli army's top lawyer. Now she is behind bars and at the center of a scandal for approving the leak of a surveillance video that shows the mass rape of a Palestinian detainee.