MAPA (2026-11-04). Wednesday 11/11: Greatest Enemy: A Conversation with Director Abby Martin. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/Abby-Martin…

The Wolves (2026-11-04). Saturday 11/7: Fight the Lies! Protest Election Interference. indybay.org Marchers start at Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center (enter mall through Plum Lane you will see it next to Sephora) at NOON. | Non marchers meet up at 12: 30pm at | Town and Country Village shopping district…

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-11-04). Trump Regime Takedown at SF Tesla. indybay.org Special Halloween Edition…

Hauser & Wirth Palo Alto (2026-11-04). Saturday 11/21: Book Launch & Talk: Jed Perl & Marius Sosnowski on 'We Never Called it Frisco'. indybay.org 215 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…

No Sleep for ICE (2026-11-04). Saturday 10/31: No Sleep for ICE Tonight in Pleasanton. indybay.org üìç Marriott Residence Inn, 11920 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-11-04). 2027 CA Black Veterans Summit features the 160th Year Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org California Black Veterans Summit features the "Summer of 1903" Buffalo Soldiers leaving the Presidio of San Francisco toward the Sierra Nevada, at Yosemite, Grants Pass and Sequioa National Parks serving as Park Rangers remains foundational to California's identity and its enduring commitment to equality and public service, our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.

Speak Out Socialists (2026-11-04). Sunday 11/15: Public Meeting: The Uprising in France. indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA…

Chuck Tripp (2026-11-04). A multi-state garage door rally against Trump. indybay.org Another no-to-Trump Utah garage door demonstration with input from participants in Florida and Colorado speaks "lound and clear."

Angela (2026-11-04). Saturday 10/31: Virtual screening of the documentary "Samia Halaby Draws the Kafr Qasim Masscre of 1956" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AHas……

Juan Cole (2026-11-04). Michigan, like the Founding Fathers, repudiates Islamophobic Bigotry in Senate Race. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The ugly tactics of the Republican Party in Michigan, targeting Abdul El-Sayed for his Muslim faith, were not unprecedented in American history. Catholics, Jews and other minorities have been dragged through the mud for not being white Protestants. Bigots warned that Jack Kennedy would be a tool of the papacy. American Jews were accused of being greedy bankers and dangerous Communists, often in the same breath. Hatred doesn't need to be logical or consistent. Indeed, the haze of hatred allows people to believe in dozens of impossible things before breakfast. In the case of El-S…

The Conversation (2026-11-04). Climate Change is Killing Hundreds of Thousands Yearly, But Politicians are Silent. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less attention to its health consequences in international political debate. | The

Tom Engelhardt (2026-11-04). Trump's Empire of Defeat: So much Losing. juancole.com <(

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-04). US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Democrats have gained control of the US Congress after winning five additional Senate seats and more than six House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The results are being seen as a | US midterm elections 2026: Democrats seize US Congress, sweep five Senate seats in | What it means for India ?

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-04). US midterm elections: Democrats gain grounds, flip first Senate seat; Indian-origin Dandiya wins Florida House seat. ptcnews.tv Polling stations have begun closing in several US states in the midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress for the next two years of President Donald Trump's term. Early results show Democrats leading in several districts held by Republicans, raising the possibility that they could reduce Trump's influence in Washington.Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, giving Democrats their first Senate seat pickup in North Carolina. Democrats are seeking to win at least four Senate seats currently held by Republicans.Democrats also showed unexpected strength…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-11-04). PSG Maintains a Dominant Style of Football in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, November 3 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maintained their dominant form in the European Champions League today, with a 6-0 goal fest against Villarreal on the fourth day of the group stage. | The two-time continental champions scored four goals in less than 10 minutes, between the 9th and 17th minutes, through Joà£o Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Fabián Ruiz, to begin their resounding victory. | At the start of the second half (50th minute), Ruiz completed his brace, and David Boly sealed the final score (78th minute). | Luis Enrique's team remained undefeated in the competition with…

WSWS (2026-11-04). US midterm election: A massive repudiation of Trump and the Republicans. wsws.org The Republican Party was swept out of power in the House of Representatives in a landslide and lost control of the Senate as well.

WSWS (2026-11-04). RBA hikes interest rates amid clamour from Australian ruling elite for deeper austerity. wsws.org The rate rise is part of a multi-pronged offensive against the working class, which is being hit with higher mortgage repayments and growing unemployment, as well as price rises and government austerity.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Merz government responds to Gen Z protests with repression, militarist offensive. wsws.org The entire development refutes the claim that the government can be pressured into backing down.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Contract for 90,000 New York City municipal workers expiring, setting stage for fight against Mamdani administration. wsws.org The city is a major low-wage employer, with the current wage floor set at just one dollar above the city's minimum wage.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Quebec Premier endorses the French state's violent crackdown on student-worker protests. wsws.org Quebec's government and the Canadian ruling elite are prepared to use the same authoritarian methods against workers and young people.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Pseudo-lefts campaign for Labour, Greens in New Zealand election. wsws.org The International Socialist Organisation and Socialist Aotearoa are dressing up pro-imperialist parties as anti-war and promoting the fraud that they can be pressured to appease working people.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Teamsters shut down Genesys nurses' strike after isolating it for more than a year. wsws.org Genesys nurses held the line for 411 days, stayed out through a winter of court injunctions, scab labor and threats of permanent replacement. While the strikers did not lack courage, they were isolated and betrayed by the Teamsters bureaucracy.

WSWS (2026-11-04). Mexico's government imposes rejected wage deal on health workers as union moves against protesters. wsws.org The 8 percent deal IMSS health care workers rejected was registered by the labor authorities without a vote, while the SNTSS union summons protesters for sanctions.

WSWS (2026-11-04). The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada): Part 2. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party's founding congress, held in Montreal August 22-24, unanimously adopted the following comprehensive document outlining the party's historical and international foundations.

EDWIN (2026-11-04). Two arrested for impersonating IEC official. sanews.gov.za Two arrested for impersonating IEC official | Two women were arrested on Tuesday, following an incident at the Ngcobo Police Station in the Eastern Cape, in which voting material was allegedly collected by individuals impersonating an Electoral Commission (IEC) official. | Police explained that in the early hours of Monday morning, two suspects arrived at Ngcobo Police Station and collected voting material, claiming they had been sent by the Presiding Officer. | However, the Presiding Officer was already present in the queue and had not sent anyone to collect the material. The suspects were identified before leav…

EDWIN (2026-11-04). IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day. sanews.gov.za IEC clarifies campaigning rules on Election Day | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has moved to clarify that although campaigning within the boundaries of a voting station is prohibited, there is no wholesale prohibition of political activity on voting day. | Today, eligible South Africans will cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. | In a statement, the commission highlighted that prohibited actions within the boundaries of voting stations include: | The display or distribution of any party billboard, poster; placard or pamphlet; | Attempt to induce, influence or persuade a person to vote or not…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-11-04). 27th Annual, 2027 Folsom Juneteenth Celebration – Dia de Los Negro. indybay.org Together, the 1850 Negro Bar Hotel and General Store, largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco with a couple thousand Chinese immigrants and Negro Bar Cemetery, a part of Rancho Rio de Los Americanos will uniquely distinguish the authentic townsite from the modern recreation area established in 2022 across Lake Natoma after the construction of Folsom Dam, over half century ago.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-11-04). 27th Anniversary of Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Our 27th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Celebration continues an ongoing challenge to tell our authentic "California Journey, From Slavery to Freedom Story." 2027 Folsom Juneteenth, the path towards alignment with our Title 5 U.S Federal Holiday, marks an amazing journey, Dia de Los Negros continues to honor the legacy of the 1848 townsite of Negro Bar, Rancho Rio de Los Americanos, and the path towards our US Civil War.

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-04). Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock ; ⚪ US midterm elections explained. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Democrats have won back control of the US Congress in the midterm elections held on November 3. CNN projects that Democrats will take both the House of Representatives and the Senate, en | Democrats take back Congress: Trump loses both House and Senate in midterm shock…

Eli Gerzon (2026-11-03). Livestream: repression echoes its Nazi past. electronicintifada.net Dror Dayan on his film about the ban on the Berlin Palestine conference. Ali Abunimah on Israeli elections. Jon Elmer on Ansarallah's drones in Yemen.

Staff (2026-11-03). 'Deeply Alarming': Hours Before Midterm Elections, Trump Bombs Iran's Qeshm Island. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams "There is still a chance to prevent another catastrophe, but that window may be closing. We cannot afford to let this war escalate further." The Trump administration launched a new bombing attack on Iranian territory Monday night, striking Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of the US …

hindustantimes (2026-11-03). Trump may attack Iran with nuclear weapons within days? Iran breaks silence, 1st reaction goes viral. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Israel of pushing the United States towards another war, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei questioning Washington's influence and commitment to diplomacy. Tehran has also warned that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened or secured unless the US lifts its naval blockade and meets Iran's demands under its proposed seven-step plan. The remarks come amid reports of renewed US-Israeli military planning and claims by journalist Tucker Carlson that Donald Trump could consider a nuclear strike against Iran — an allegation that remains unverified.

al-monitor (2026-11-03). US carries out strikes on Qeshm Island, officials say. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 – The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.The strikes, earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal, appeared to be limited and were not a resumption of major combat operations, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.Another official said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets.

al-monitor (2026-11-03). US strikes Iranian islands as Trump talks up diplomatic progress. al-monitor.com The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic progress with Tehran. | The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media reported five explosions in rapid succession.

Brian Berletic (2026-11-03). How the US Seeks to Deflect Blame for War on Iran, Including Possible Nuclear War Those Helping. thealtworld.com Popular "alternative media" personality Tucker Carlson, whose father worked for US government Voice of America, and who himself attempted to join the CIA and spent his career working for US mainstream corporate media, is suggesting "Israel" is pressuring the US into war with Iran, possibly even nuclear war; | Not only is it stated US policy to use Israel to provoke war with Iran and absorb blame and retaliation for it, but the US has now used this exact narrative three times to deflect blame and consequences away from itself and onto Israel; | Israel serves as an extension of US power in the region and is no…

hindustantimes (2026-11-03). US' last resort is back: Here's all about the nuclear bunker buster built for mountains like Iran's. hindustantimes.com Can America's conventional bunker-busters destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, or could Tehran's underground fortresses push Washington towards an unprecedented military decision? Tucker Carlson has claimed that the U.S. could be days away from crossing the nuclear threshold, bringing renewed attention to the B61-11, America's nuclear earth-penetrating bomb. Unlike the conventional GBU-57, the B61-11 relies on an underground nuclear detonation to generate powerful shockwaves capable of damaging buried structures. But can it reach a facility such as Pickaxe Mountain, believed to lie at least 100 metres…

Juan Cole (2026-11-03). With Rumors of Nuclear War, the New Congress must end the Iran conflict to avoid a U.S. Catastrophe. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — However the midterms turn out, the 120th Congress must cut off money to Trump for his ongoing Iran War. As an unresolved geopolitical issue, it threatens the future of the United States like no other issue. | In mid-September, Senate Republicans If Michiganders want a reason to vote against Mike Rogers for Senate, they just have to consider that Roge…

al-monitor (2026-11-03). US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday.US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.

Ryan Black (2026-11-03). U.S. Sharing Nuclear Technology With Saudi Arabia Is a Bad Deal. progressivehub.net EMMA CLAIRE FOLEY…

aljazeera (2026-11-03). AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict. aljazeera.com Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.

Dave DeCamp (2026-11-03). US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: Wall Street Journal. news.antiwar.com The US bombed Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, an attack that came as President Trump was downplaying the prospects of renewed full-scale war with the Islamic Republic ahead of the US midterm elections. Iranian media reported earlier in the day that five explosions were heard in Qeshm and that …

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-11-03). Western News Media Propagandists Describe US Bombing Iran As "Defensive" caitlinjohnstone.com.au The propagandists of the American press have been uncritically describing recent US airstrikes on Iran as "defensive" despite the US being the clear aggressor in this ongoing conflict, and despite the United States existing on the other side of the planet from Iran. | CBS News was the most egregious offender with its headline, " The title frames it as an objective fact that th…

al-monitor (2026-11-03). Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen.Trump in recent weeks had hinted about renewing attacks on Iran after the US midterm elections on Tuesday. But after a speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool on Monday, he indicated he might be thinking otherwise.Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after the midterms, Trump replied "no."

Sharon Zhang (2026-11-03). Trump Says US Is Ending Annual Aid to Israel, Amid Push for Military Integration. truthout.org On the morning of the critical midterm elections, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. is going to end its annual funding to Israel of roughly $4 billion a year starting in 2027 — a move Trump said was made at the direct request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been pushing for an even deeper, more secretive collaboration between the two countries. |

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-11-03). EE.UU. en elecciones de mitad de mandato. radiohc.cu Unos 250 millones de estadounidenses están llamados hoy a las urnas para las elecciones de mitad de mandato que definirán el balance del poder en Washington y los últimos dos años de Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca. | Los comicios de este 3 de noviembre tendrán lugar en un escenario de creciente tensión política, con la economía como centro de las preocupaciones de votantes y el control del Congreso en la mira de republicanos y demócratas. | Pero más que una renovación de bancadas en la totalidad de la Cámara de Representantes, 435 asientos, y en 35 de las 100 butacas del Senado, las elecciones pondrán a prueba el…

Staff (2026-11-03). Chris Hedges: Israel Cannot Be Allowed to Erase Gaza's Stories. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Genocide seeks to destroy not only a people but the memory of their lives. Speaking on his Requiem for Gaza book tour, Hedges describes how he and illustrator Joe Sacco interviewed 29 Palestinian families who had escaped to Egypt, documenting the destruction through the people forced to endure it. He recounts testimony about …

SKWAWKBOX (2026-11-03). Apple Maps hides Israel's devastation of Gaza. skwawkbox.org Apple Maps is papering over Israel's complete devastation of Gaza. The business has replaced maps showing Gaza's actual condition with satellite shots that pre-date the occupation's genocide and mass destruction of the open-air prison camp: Apple continued to show Gaza's pre-genocide layout even after Google updated its high-res maps to show reality. It appears to …

SKWAWKBOX (2026-11-03). From finance minister to debanked Varoufakis's DiEM25 suffers bank attack. skwawkbox.org Left-wing former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis's DiEM25 (Democracy in Europe Movement 25) campaign group has been hit by the establishment's favourite financial weapon against opponents of genocide and fascism: debanking. Varoufakis posted the news to DiEM25's social media this morning: Tried and tested authoritarian weapon Debanking has become a go-to weapon of the pro-war, …

Human Rights Watch (2026-11-03). World Court Set to Rule in Myanmar Genocide Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People watch the ICJ hearing at a restaurant in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on January 23, 2020. | © 2020 Allison Joyce/Getty Images | (The Hague) — The International Court of Justice has announced that it will deliver its judgment on November 19, 2026, in the case brought by Gambia against Myanmar for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing a question-and-answer document on key issues in the case.In August 2017, Myanmar's security forces began a sweeping campaign of massacres, rape, and arson against e…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2026-11-03). Trump claim of Israel aid cutoff reeks of midterm desperation. responsiblestatecraft.org

Ed Newman (2026-11-03). Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, at the Ibero-American Summit Ministerial Dialogue with Associate and Consultative Observers. radiohc.cu Dear Minister Albares, dear Secretary General Allamand. Distinguished heads of delegations from member countries and Associate and Consultative Observers: | We appreciate the organization of this meeting, which is part of the efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Conference and its extra-regional partners. | Cuba joins in welcoming Angola, India, and Türkiye as Associate Observers, and the Association of Caribbean States as a Consultative Observer. We trust that they will contribute to strengthening the ties between our peoples and the cooperation programs within our Community, based on respect for i…

Ed Newman (2026-11-03). Statement by Cuban foreign minister at the Ibero-American Summit Ministerial Dialogue with Associate and Consultative Observers. radiohc.cu Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, at the Ibero-American Summit Ministerial Dialogue with Associate and Consultative Observers | Dear Minister Albares, dear Secretary General Allamand. Distinguished heads of delegations from member countries and Associate and Consultative Observers: | We appreciate the organization of this meeting, which is part of the efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Conference and its extra-regional partners. | Cuba joins in welcoming Angola, India, and Türkiye as Associate Observers, and the Association of Caribbean States as a Consultative…

Ed Newman (2026-11-03). Cuba participates in ministerial dialogue at the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, reported on his participation in the Ministerial Dialogue of the 30th Ibero-American Summit — held with associate and consultative observers — —which took place this Tuesday in Madrid, Spain. | "We expressed our appreciation for the organization of this meeting, which is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Conference and extra-regional partners," Bruno Rodríguez wrote on his account on the social network X. | During his remarks, the island's foreign minister reaffirmed Cuba's readiness to participate actively —…

Ed Newman (2026-11-03). Blockade highlighted and respect for Cuba demanded ahead of Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. radiohc.cu The Federation of Associations of Cubans Residing in Spain (FACRE) "José Martí" issued a statement on Tuesday, ahead of the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, in which it highlighted the United States blockade and demanded respect for the island's sovereignty. | In the context of the summit — taking place on November 4 and 5, alongside parallel events beginning this Tuesday — FACRE took the opportunity to reaffirm its defense of Cuba's sovereignty, the right of its people to determine their own destiny and the right of all states to participate in multilateral forums, free from interference or excl…

al-monitor (2026-11-03). Trial of accused USS Cole attack mastermind opens at Guantanamo. al-monitor.com Jury selection began on Monday in the long-delayed trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the accused mastermind of the 2000 attack on the USS Cole warship that left 17 American sailors dead. | Nashiri was captured in Dubai in 2002 and underwent harsh interrogations in a secret CIA prison before being transferred to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba 20 years ago, where he has been held ever since.

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-11-03). Acoge China Foro de Cooperación de Medios de la Franja y la Ruta. radiohc.cu China acoge desde hoy el Foro de Cooperación de Medios de Comunicación de la Franja y la Ruta, con la participación de más de 170 medios de más de 100 países y regiones, entre ellos Cuba. | La cita promueve el intercambio y la colaboración en un contexto marcado por los cambios en el panorama internacional y las transformaciones del ecosistema de comunicación. | Durante la ceremonia inaugural, Hu Heping, subdirector ejecutivo del Departamento de Publicidad del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), destacó el papel de los medios de comunicación en la promoción de la cooperación internacional y el a…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). En Cuba publican Ley de Organización de la Administración del Estado. radiohc.cu La Ley 186 de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado, que establece las bases para estructurar, organizar y regular el funcionamiento de los organismos gubernamentales en Cuba, fue publicada este lunes en la Gaceta Oficial de la República. | La disposición, aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular durante su última sesión ordinaria, busca reordenar, redimensionar y perfeccionar la organización de la Administración Central del Estado, con el propósito de elevar la eficacia de la función administrativa a partir de la experiencia acumulada en la aplicación de las normas precedentes. | El tex…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Cuba avanzó a semifinales en torneo de béisbol5 en Dakar. radiohc.cu La selección mixta cubana avanzó a semifinales al vencer a la de Francia por 2-0 (3-2 y 5-1), en la fase de cuartos de final del torneo de beisbol5 de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud, con sede en el Tour de l'oeuf, de Dakar, Senegal. | Con este triunfo, la escuadra del director técnico Sergio Arturo Pérez enfrentará más tarde a su similar de Kenya, un hueso duro de roer, pues culminó invicta en el grupo B en tres salidas a la cancha. | En este duelo ante el cuadro francés, Cuba fungió como home club. El primer set mostró paridad y llegó igualado 2-2 al quinto y último capítulo, en el cual dejó al campo a su r…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Denuncian en reunión de Iberoamérica bloqueo de EE. UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La denuncia al bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos a Cuba estuvo presente este lunes en la IV Reunión de Coordinadores Nacionales y Responsables de Cooperación de la Comunidad Iberoamericana, con sede en Madrid, España. | William Díaz Menéndez, director general de Cooperación Internacional del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), encabeza la delegación cubana a la cita, según una publicación de ese organismo en su cuenta en la red social X. | Añadió el Mincex que en el encuentro de los coordinadores nacionales y responsab…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Presidente cubano firmó libro de condolencias en la Embajada de México. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó este lunes el libro de condolencias abierto en la sede de la Embajada de México en La Habana por el fallecimiento del luchador mexicano Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, el 28 de octubre último a los 92 años de edad. | De acuerdo con una publicación de la Presidencia en su sitio web, el jefe de Estado escribió: Para Cuba ha sido un gran honor, contar entre sus mejores amigos con un hombre como Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, infatigable luchador por el progreso con justicia social para la hermana nación de Méx…

Maritza Gutiérrez González (2026-11-03). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel recibió al sr. Moussa Batraki, Secretario General de la Organización de Estados de àÅfrica, Caribe y Pacífico, de visita en Cuba. | El Jefe de Estado agradeció el apoyo mayoritario de los miembros de la organización a la Resolución cubana contra el bloqueo, recientemente aprobada en las Naciones Unidas, y ratificó al visitante el compromiso de Cuba…

Nafeez Ahmed (2026-11-03). UK Government Promotes Israeli Arms Firms Profiting From Gaza War and a Bank Enabling Illegal Settlements. bylinetimes.com The UK Government is formally backing an Israeli trade chamber that counts among its members the arms firms profiting from the war in Gaza, and among its leaders a bank enabling illegal settlement construction, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The British Ambassador to Israel, Simon Walters, was installed as

al-monitor (2026-11-03). far-right supporters hold out hope for return to power. al-monitor.com Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. | But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from the Gaza border, bakery employee Yaakov Peretz said he believed Ben Gvir would remain a central force.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Israeli forces kill four in Gaza as fifth Palestinian dies of wounds. aljazeera.com Nearly 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' took effect in October last year.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings. aljazeera.com As Israel grapples with an inconclusive election, Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators, retirees and other workers demonstrated across Venezuela October 29, while workers at aerospace defense contractor Triumph Engine Control Systems walked out on an unfair labor practice strike Monday.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition. aljazeera.com This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.

Ryan Black (2026-11-03). The Progressive Revolt Stops At Hakeem Jeffries. progressivehub.net KATYA SCHWENK, LUKE GOLDSTEIN, AND FREDDY BREWSTER | THE LEVER…

Responsible Statecraft (2026-11-03). Live blog: Impacts of war anger, high prices on today's voting. responsiblestatecraft.org Last updated at 10: 00 PM EST | As voters head to the polls Tuesday, Republicans are bracing for a defeat that could leave both chambers of Congress in Democratic hands. Survey data

Ian Proud (2026-11-03). Britain's elites are in hysterics over looming 'war' with Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org British defense chief Wes Streeting recently said the U.K. has

Juan David Rojas (2026-11-03). Bolsonaro becomes another exile who cannot depend on Trump's help. responsiblestatecraft.org

Oiwan Lam (2026-11-03). Unpacking Hong Kong's rule of law score according to the World Justice Project's ranking. globalvoices.org Hong Kong ranks 24th in rule of law index and is trending downOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' November 2026 Spotlight series, "

Staff (2026-11-03). News X World: Russia Rejects Ukraine's Proposal To Extend Local Ceasefire. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 16.50…

_____ (2026-11-03). China orders journalist Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks after lung tumor surgery. cpj.org New York, November 3, 2026 —The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chinese authorities to immediately release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu instead of ordering him to carry out prison labor weeks after lung surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. "It is inhumane of Chinese authorities to expect 64-year-old Dong Yuyu to resume prison labor weeks…

Alecia Taylor (2026-11-03). HBCU Students Are Turning Their Anger Into Action This Election. capitalbnews.org BALTIMORE — Morgan State University students chanted, "This is what democracy looks like!" and "There's hope if you vote!" as they marched Tuesday to the nearest polling place just a mile away from campus. As some students entered the polling place, the crowd cheered them on, encouraging students and other Baltimore residents as they exercised …

APR editor (2026-11-03). Republicans make electoral gains across US Pacific territories. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Republican candidates have performed strongly in preliminary midterm election results in American territories, despite the expected anti-Trump swing on the mainland. Republicans have won back the governorship of Guam, with Vicente Ada beating out Democrat Therese Terlaje 51 percent to 48 percent. But they have lost their majority in…

APR editor (2026-11-03). Removing Fiji coup immunity may change little, says lawyer Naidu. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Prominent Suva lawyer Richard Naidu says removing immunity provisions for coup perpetrators from Fiji's Constitution may not necessarily result in prosecutions or legal action against those responsible for past coups. Naidu says much of the current debate surrounding constitutional immunity has been dominated by rhetoric rather than a realistic assessment…

APR editor (2026-11-03). Former coup leader George Speight wins Oceania powerlifting gold for Fiji. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters A former Fiji ethno-nationalist coup leader who spent more than two decades in prison for treason and was pardoned in 2024 has become an Oceania powerlifting champion. George Speight, a highly polarising and disruptive figure in Fiji's politics, won gold in the Men's Masters IV 93kg weight class at the Oceanian Regional…

Pacific Media Watch (2026-11-03). Journalism cannot survive where attacks on journalists go unpunished. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kasun Ubayasiri On this United Nations-designated International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) stands in solidarity with journalists and media workers around the world who face intimidation, harassment, violence, imprisonment and death for doing their jobs. We maintain that targeting journalists is…

APR editor (2026-11-03). Nduga shooting victims' families ask Papua Legal Aid Institute to oversee investigation. asiapacificreport.nz By Nuevaterra Mambor in Jayapura The families of three residents shot in Nduga Regency, Highland Papua Province, last month have asked the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) to oversee the investigation into the incident, which left two people dead and one injured. Papua Legal Aid Institute lawyer Imanus Komba said the organisation had also…

Sharon Zhang (2026-11-03). Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth's New "Future of Warfare" Committee Led by Musk. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth broke the law in establishing an advisory committee, co-led by Elon Musk, to guide the "future of warfare," a new lawsuit says, citing "major conflict of interest concerns." The lawsuit, filed by watchdogs Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, and Project on Government Oversight (POGO), says that the Pentagon did not go… |

Chris Walker (2026-11-03). US Continues Strikes on Iran Despite Trump Claims That War Is Over. truthout.org On Monday night, the United States conducted a series of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, the latest in a number of strikes over the past several weeks that have previously gone unreported. Qeshm Island reportedly houses a large underground missile site and a naval base. It also has a desalination plant, which may be considered a civilian target rather than a military one. |

Sharon Zhang (2026-11-03). Federal Agencies Use Internal List to Send Pro-Trump Email Blast Before Election. truthout.org The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out mass emails praising President Donald Trump to online account holders just days before the midterm elections, potentially violating federal laws prohibiting the use of official government resources for a campaign. The emails were sent on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with statements from the agencies'… |

Ryan Devereaux (2026-11-03). Tribal Members Proven Right as Border Wall Contractors Desecrate Ancestors' Remains. truthout.org Lorraine Eiler stood in the blazing August sun, surrounded by reporters, to offer a warning. The Trump administration was racing to erect a second border wall across Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, southwest of Tucson. If the bulldozers came, she said, they were bound to disturb the final resting places of her family and Hia-Ced O'odham tribal ancestors. "People used to live here… |

Amy Goodman (2026-11-03). After ICE Terror, Poll Finds 61 Percent of Latino Voters Say They'll Vote Blue. truthout.org In 2024, Donald Trump won the presidency with the support of 44% of Hispanic voters, suggesting that a major realignment in party preferences might be underway. But just two years later, it appears much of that support has eroded. Sixty-one percent of Hispanic voters say they will now support Democrats in the midterms, including 11% who previously had voted for President Trump. We get a bird'… |

Chris Walker (2026-11-03). Leading House Democrat Reverses Position, Says Trump Should Be Impeached. truthout.org A high-ranking member of the Democratic congressional conference who previously had reservations about the idea of impeaching President Donald Trump has changed his mind, describing impeachment as imperative should Democrats win control of one or both houses in the midterm elections. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Washington) declined to commit to the idea of impeachment back in May… |

Mike Ludwig (2026-11-03). Early Voting Surge Signals Trump's Voter Suppression Efforts Are Floundering. truthout.org Today is Election Day, and voting rights advocates are encouraging voters to assert their rights and go to the polls with confidence if they have not already cast a ballot. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to play defense after a surge in early voting, particularly among Black and Latino voters who were the targets of gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts. In addition to promoting… |

Amanda Becker (2026-11-03). 30 States Are Electing Attorneys General That May Help Determine Abortion Access. truthout.org In the four years since the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to an abortion, state attorneys general have played central roles in both defending and eroding reproductive rights — and their power to do so extends far beyond their home states. Just in the past couple of months, the Republican attorneys general of Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama have sued California… |

Julia Conley (2026-11-03). Sanders Says Democratic Party's "Status Quo Policies Are No Longer Good Enough" truthout.org As a campaign season in which dozens of progressive candidates endorsed by US Sen. Bernie Sanders prevailed in primaries, the independent Vermont lawmaker urged his supporters across the country to "do all we can to bring out the vote to end Republican control of Congress," while urging voters to look beyond the goal of reining in President Donald Trump. "If the pundits are correct and… |

Austin C. McCoy (2026-11-03). The Fight Against Big Tech's AI Takeover Must Continue Past the Midterms. truthout.org Since taking front row seats at Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, Big Tech companies led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have accumulated more profits and political power than they have ever before enjoyed. However, as Big Tech has sought to impose AI technology onto U.S. communities, often without consent, masses of Americans have risen to challenge AI data… |

Andrew Korybko (2026-11-03). The US' Claims Of Canadian Meddling Are Interesting Ironic. thealtworld.com They're interesting because few could have predicted that Canada of all cout6nries would one day meddle in American elections, and they're ironic because the examples cited are a sliver of how the US regularly meddles in other countries' elections. | The White House released a fact sheet in late October concerning "

fishbein (2026-11-03). Voters In the US Deserve Today Off. cepr.net

Ron Ridenour (2026-11-03). Film Brings to Light Why America's Racism Made Me a Revolutionary. covertactionmagazine.com I just saw The Burial, a 2023 film based on real events and people. The main actors, Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx, represent Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe, a funeral home owner, and Willie Gary, his lead lawyer, who sued Ramon Loewen, a funeral owner shark with hundreds of, what he called, death businesses, played by …

Staff (2026-11-03). Capitalism Is Destroying The World. Can Socialism Save It?: A Conversation With Ben Burgis And Mike Beggs. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN With a global capitalist system that is wreaking havoc on the planet, pushing most of humanity into poverty, and enabling a small number of billionaire and trillionaire oligarchs to accumulate more money and power than nation-states, more people around the US and beyond are asking: "Could socialism be the solution?" But can …

Staff (2026-11-03). Federal Government Is Targeting Officials Who Are Trying to Hold ICE Accountable. scheerpost.com Joshua Davis & Whitney K. Taylor Truthout/TheAppeal n the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, congressional Republicans and federal prosecutors have targeted dozens of local officials in cities and counties across the country that have adopted some sanctuary policies. The investigations have increasingly focused on prosecutors and law enforcement officers, many of whom …

Bobscheer (2026-11-03). House Democrats Want Stevens Out of Their Caucus After Her "Despicable Betrayal" scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout The Michigan Democratic Party's chair removed Haley Stevens from the party for endorsing Abdul El-Sayed's opponent. A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of …

Staff (2026-11-03). The Pounding In My Head And The Forward March Of The Machine. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic It can be difficult to drag oneself away from the events of the day, step back, take stock and wonder: where is this all heading and what's going to be left? The regional government of the rural area where I live has just greenlit the construction of dozens of massive …

Staff (2026-11-03). Reagan, Trump, and the Neoliberal Propaganda State. scheerpost.com Gerald Sussman Counterpunch Many observers have posed the question, "How did the US end up with a psychotic president who displays no regard for truth?" A critical and historical understanding of the political economy of politics helps to explain the self-aggrandizing transactional presidency and make sense of the seemingly nonsensical. In the late 1970s and …

SKWAWKBOX (2026-11-03). Zelenskiy's office admits string of torture chambers, police attack anti-torture protesters. skwawkbox.org The head of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has admitted that his regime operates "many" torture chambers across Ukraine, after around 40 prisoners — including a 14yo boy (pictured and shown in the video below) — were freed from one such facility. Outraged protest vs police brutality The scenes of broken prisoners, tortured by Zelenskiy's …

SKWAWKBOX (2026-11-03). Staff 'kept in dark' over £24m cuts at School of Tropical Medicine. skwawkbox.org Workers at Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) say they are being "kept in the dark" over the institution's planned cuts of around £24m. LSTM was the first medical school globally to be set up specifically for the study of tropical diseases and remains one of the city's most internationally respected institutions. As such, it …

Amaris Manning (2026-11-03). Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A Pennsylvania college student must wait until they are 21 to place a wager at a state-licensed sports book. But prediction-market platform Kalshi allows people to open accounts at 18 years old, offering a way for young people banned from sports betting to put money on the outcome of a game. | For clinicians treating gambling problems, the difference in how those products are described can matter as much as the difference in age requirements. | Dr. Cynthia Grant, a licensed…

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2026-11-03). Pa. midterms 2026: What to know as voters head to the polls this Election Day. whyy.org

Charles Rotter (2026-11-03). Leipzig Psychologists Measure How Jovial Climate Change Makes 1,313 German Workers, to Two Decimal Places. wattsupwiththat.com Leipzig psychologists asked 1,313 German workers, every three months for a year, how jovial climate change makes them feel, and ran the answers through mixed-effects models. A point more climate fear than usual came with 0.03 points more self-reported energy saving.

David Glanz (2026-11-03). CPSU members: reject the offer and prepare to fight. solidarity.net.au On 13 October, the federal Labor government handed down its three-year offer to Australian Public Service (APS) workers. As inflation rises to 4.3 per cent, it's a pay cut again—3.2 per cent, 3 per cent and 2.8 per cent. | The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has a modest APS-wide claim for a pay rise matching cost of living or 5 per cent per year (whichever is greater). We can't accept anything less. | There are reports of lower paid public servants (APS4) using food banks. | Ross Gittins wrote in the Nine newspapers, "By March 2023, the purchasing power of everyone's wage was cut by 5 per cent, an…

Eric Worrall (2026-11-03). EU Cost of Living Crisis: "The EU … don't have a magic wand to make the price increases go away" wattsupwiththat.com But abolishing 30% of household energy bills by cancelling the green energy transition might help.

Guest Blogger (2026-11-03). Madame Otto and Her Computer Crystal Balls. wattsupwiththat.com Of course, the precise figures are not based on actual fatality data but are modelled estimates using population numbers and previous historical stats on temperature and summer mortality.

infobrics (2026-11-03). US pushes to restore Russian gas via Ukraine as Europe enters winter with lowest storage in years. infobrics.org Nevertheless, European capitals reject US plan to route Russian gas.

infobrics (2026-11-03). BRICS Clinical Research Framework Can Position Member Nations as Global Innovation Hubs. infobrics.org The New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS country heads had encouraged stronger collaboration among the national drug regulatory agencies of member nations…

infobrics (2026-11-03). BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins in Andhra Pradesh. infobrics.org Environmental protection is not merely the responsibility of governments, but requires every individual to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life…

infobrics (2026-11-03). The Architecture of the New Order: Dilma Rousseff Details How the NDB and BRICS Are Building Multipolarity in Practice. infobrics.org President of the New Development Bank explains the expansion to 20 countries, the strategic role of local currencies and the overcoming of the old constraints of financial unilateralism…

Israel Dutra (2003-11-26). Brazil: Winning the 'third round'. links.org.au A "third round" has begun in Brazil, albeit with contours somewhat different than expected, writes Israel Dutra. Its outcome may consolidate a new phase in the global anti-fascist struggle, in which Brazil is already playing a central role.

Staff (2026-11-03). Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump for "Terrorizing Our Communities" : Marisa Franco of Mijente. democracynow.org In 2024, Donald Trump won the presidency with the support of 44% of Hispanic voters, suggesting that a major realignment in party preferences might be underway. But just two years later, it appears much of that support has eroded. Sixty-one percent of Hispanic voters say they will now support Democrats in the midterms, including 11% who previously had voted for President Trump. | We get a bird's-eye view of what to expect from the Latino vote from Marisa Franco, the co-founder and director of the advocacy organization Mijente. While ICE brutality will be at the front of voters' minds, she says, Democr…

Staff (2026-11-03). Democratic Socialists on the Rise: Darializa Avila Chevalier & Claire Valdez Set to Win House Seats. democracynow.org New York City is preparing to send two DSA members, presumptive election night winners Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, to Capitol Hill. DSA-backed candidates made historic gains in this year's Democratic primaries, with at least five expected to join current DSA members Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the House. But can socialism really make headway in the halls of Congress? Democracy Now! fellows Amba Guerguerian and Diego Ramos report. | "Our task is going to be winning our colleagues over to our position and finding common ground," Valdez tells Democracy Now! &#8220…

Staff (2026-11-03). Election Protection: NAACP on Voter Suppression & Deployment of Federal Poll Monitors. democracynow.org As President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections, signaling his intentions to challenge results unfavorable to Republicans, we go to Washington, D.C., where a federal judge ruled Monday night that the Department of Justice can deploy election monitors to polling sites across the country, as long as they are not law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests. "In some respects, this is a victory for voters. Every voter in our country deserves to be able to cast a ballot today, free from intimidation," says Kristen Clarke of the NAACP, which sued to challenge…

Staff (2026-11-03). "Democracy Itself Is on the Ballot" : Voters Weigh 150+ Ballot Initiatives, from Wealth Tax to Abortion. democracynow.org As voters in the United States head to the polls, we take a look at what's on the ballot with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. "This is a consequential election, and voters are going to be able to vote on democracy itself, whether they can participate in elections, how congressional districts are drawn, whether they will have autonomy of their own bodies," says Fields Figueredo, who previews some of the over 145 ballot initiatives being considered across the country, including California's billionaire wealth tax and measures concerning reproductive, v…

Newswire Editor (2026-11-03). Global fossil fuel roadmap leaves governments with "no excuse not to act," says 350.org. commondreams.org 350.org has welcomed the publication of the global roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Energy Systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner (TAFF), commissioned under Brazil's COP30 Presidency, describing it as an important step towards turning the global commitment to move away from fossil fuels into practical action.This initiative builds on the strong momentum from the Santa Marta conference and a large coalition of countries at COP30 – it provides a further opportunity to strengthen international cooperation, connect countries ready to move faster and mobilise the finance and technology…

Newswire Editor (2026-11-03). COP30 Presidency publishes global fossil fuel transition roadmap. commondreams.org Today, the COP30 presidency announced its global roadmap for a transition away from fossil fuels.In response, Romain Ioualalen, Global Policy lead at Oil Change International, said: "Brazil has offered a valuable blueprint for the global transition away from fossil fuels. It recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all pathway, that all countries need to plan their transition now, and that equity and finance are critical to achieving fossil-free prosperity in many countries. "Now that we have a global roadmap, we need to see action. If all this process leads to is another series of dialogues, it will be a massive m…

Abby Zimet (2026-11-03). The Algae Is Brutal, The Choice Is So Clear. commondreams.org Hoo boy. We made it, barely. Not stressed, really. But pretty wrung dry by the relentless lies, slurs, sludge, fearmongering in "the most nakedly bigoted American political campaign" ever by bottom-feeding crooks, hacks and pedophile-adjacent rapists scurrying to escape their well-deserved debacle (please). On the last day, they just disgorged more foul crap: "plunging" oil prices, millions of "illegals," transgender three-year-olds, "tremendous" algae problems, ubiquitous "jihadist leprechauns." Jesus. VOTE.Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero (106—43 BCE) borrowed from Platonic skepticism to voice the no…

Joel Warner (2026-11-03). Democrats Won. Let's Make Sure They Don't It Up. levernews.com

David Sirota (2026-11-03). The Left's Election Day With Hasan Piker. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | It's Election Day in America, and one of the biggest names this midterm election season isn't on the ballot. To corporate Democrats' and Republicans' dismay, the massively popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has become a leading voice on the left.For a special election episode of

Veronica Riccobene (2026-11-03). Musk's Half-Billion-Dollar Midterms Bet To Stay Out Of Trouble. levernews.com

Veronica Riccobene (2026-11-03). Will The Blue Wave Come For Schumer? levernews.com

David Sirota (2026-11-03). The Midterms May Be An Anti-Trump Wave. They Could Become Far More. levernews.com

Democracy Now! (2026-11-03). Democracy Now! 2026-11-03 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 03, 2026; "Democracy Itself Is on the Ballot": Voters Weigh 150+ Ballot Initiatives, from Wealth Tax to Abortion; Election Protection: NAACP on Voter Suppression & Deployment of Federal Poll Monitors; Democratic Socialists on the Rise: Darializa Avila Chevalier & Claire Valdez Set to Win House Seats; Latino Voters Swing Away from Trump for "Terrorizing Our Communities": Marisa Franco of Mijente | Headlines for November 03, 2026; "Democracy Itself Is on the Ballot": Voters Weigh 150+ Ballot Initiatives, from Wealth Tax to Abortion; Election Protection: NAACP…

geo.tv (2026-11-03). Donald the lame duck? Trump will have other ideas if he loses midterms. geo.tv A poll worker uses a mobile voting unit to help a handicapped person cast their ballot from their car on Election Day at a polling location at the Austin Public Library Carver Branch on November 03, 2026 in Austin, Texas. —AFPWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's second term has been a…

geo.tv (2026-11-03). Texas on brink of turning blue as bettors stake millions on US midterms. geo.tv A sign marks the site of a polling station in the Los Angeles LGBT Center in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on November 2, 2026. — AFP

geo.tv (2026-11-03). US to host renewed Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11, says Witkoff. geo.tv US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks at the White House in Washington, US, on February 3, 2025. — ReutersThe United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 for fresh talks aimed at ending Moscow's war against…

geo.tv (2026-11-03). Trump's record low approval rating puts Republicans on defensive ahead of midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileTrump job approval stands at 32%, near record low.Half of independents see Tuesday's vote as opposition to Trump.Voters favour Democrats by 46% to 38% on generic congressional ballot.

Human Rights Watch (2026-11-03). Bangladesh: Academics Allegedly Targeted for Supporting Hasina. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. | © 2021 Sony Ramany/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (London) — Scores of academics and students at public universities in Bangladesh have been arbitrarily punished because of their alleged affiliation with former ruler Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party, Human Rights Watch said today.Any action to punish persons for their peaceful beliefs or without ensuring due process would violate the rights to freedom of expression and association protected under international human rights law and reproduce abusive attempts under previou…

Human Rights Watch (2026-11-03). Japan: Raise Rights With Vietnam's Leader. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) and Vietnamese President To Lam before a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 2, 2026. | © 2026 Kyodo News via AP Photo | (Tokyo) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should urge Vietnamese President To Lam to make concrete progress on human rights during his official visit to Japan from November 8 to 11, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.Human Rights Watch wrote to Prime Minister Takaichi expressing concerns about Vietnam's intensifying crackdown on human rights. The repression violates obligations that Vietnam accepted under the…

Human Rights Watch (2026-11-03). Changes to Chile's Human Rights Institute Risk Leaving Victims Behind. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast waves on his inauguration day at Congress in Valparaiso, Chile, March 11, 2026. | © 2026 Esteban Felix/AP Photo | Chilean President José Antonio Kast introduced in Congress on October 19 a proposal to change the country's National Human Rights Institute.Founded in 2009 as an autonomous state body, the institute has worked to promote and protect human rights in Chile, including by taking legal action on behalf of human rights abuse victims.If passed, the legislation would weaken some of the tools the institute uses to protect human rights and dimi…

Human Rights Watch (2026-11-03). Ethiopian Authorities Suspend Independent Newspaper. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man reads the Ethiopian Reporter in Addis Ababa on December 11, 2019. | © 2019 Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images | In what has become the new normal, the Ethiopian government has silenced yet another independent media outlet.The Ethiopian Media Authority announced in a November 2 Facebook post that it is indefinitely suspending the print and online license of the Reporter, one of Ethiopia's oldest media institutions. Publishing in English and Amharic, the Reporter is also the country's last privately owned Amharic newspaper.Stating that the suspension would take effect immedia…

Michigan Advance (2026-11-03). Michigan Democrats rally behind El-Sayed as Stevens goes Rogue. juancole.com By Ben Solis | — | ( Stevens, a sitting member of Congress, was all but formally exorcized by her party after she publicly endorsed Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whom she had previously endorsed and pledged to support through the general…

The Conversation (2026-11-03). Britain's Suez Crisis Marked its Decline; Could Iran do the Same to U.S.? juancole.com

Jordan Atwood (2026-11-03). Three lawsuits seek to bar armed federal agents from polling places. nationofchange.org Plaintiffs include Denver, Common Cause and Democratic Party committees. DHS says no polling place policy exists.

Sky Sandoval (2026-11-03). Top Armed Services Democrat backs impeaching Trump and Hegseth. nationofchange.org Rep. Adam Smith, who would likely chair the committee if Democrats win the House, reversed the position he gave TIME in May.

Ruth Milka (2026-11-03). Study: U.S. tap water PFAS may average twice official figures. nationofchange.org Modeling 1.86 million EPA data points raised the average for six regulated PFAS from 2.6 to 5.2 nanograms per liter.

Phil Galewitz (2026-11-03). A Few Miles From the US Capitol, Dozens Slept in Their Cars, Waiting for Free Care. nationofchange.org If you've heard about how people are struggling with affording healthcare but haven't been touched by it or seen it, then this pop-up clinic just outside Washington, D.C., put the problem on full display.

Democracy Now! (2026-11-03). Election Protection: NAACP Warns of Voter Suppression Deployment of Federal Agents to the Polls. nationofchange.org A federal judge ruled Monday night that DOJ poll monitors cannot be law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests.

Tom Engelhardt (2026-11-03). Empire of Defeat: Growing Old in a World Growing Even Older. nationofchange.org "Honestly, it's hard to believe that, once upon a distant time, I was born into an America still fighting a world war."

Cengiz Yar (2026-11-03). I Was There to Document the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding. Then, It Started Raining. nationofchange.org Three people died in Ruidoso, New Mexico, last year when floods swept through the area. As the mayor prioritized tourism after the flood recovery, first responders said they weren't equipped. Our visual journalist documented the unfolding story.

Aimee Gabay (2026-11-03). Brazil election sparks threats to reinvade Indigenous Amazon territory. nationofchange.org Security forces were sent to protect Brazil's Apyterewa Indigenous Land after former illegal occupants threatened to reinvade the territory.

Virginia Iglesias (2026-11-03). US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid-century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk. nationofchange.org Dry land and little snow helped fuel a destructive 2026 fire season. New research shows active fire seasons are becoming the norm, and communities need to prepare.

Cameron Harrison (2026-11-03). 'They can't buy our democracy': Labor launches massive Election Day blitz in Michigan. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—On Election Day, the fight for the future of the country is being waged one door, one workplace, and one worker-to-worker discussion at a time. At the UNITE HERE Local 24 office in Detroit Tuesday morning, national labor leaders joined union volunteers to launch a massive get-out-the-vote (GOTV) canvass across the city. The ground game …

Eric Brooks (2026-11-03). Will Trump and MAGA honor the election results? peoplesworld.org The peoples of the United States face a collective "fork in the road" in the midterm elections today. Please get out and vote, and bring your neighbors and co-workers with you. Not only does the people's collective voice need to be expressed, but our voice must be defended. The stakes for all people, and especially …

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-03). 20-year-old Punjabi-origin Suhana Gill becomes youngest councillor in Surrey's history. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Suhana Gill, a 20-year-old woman of Punjabi origin, has become the youngest city councillor ever in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She took her oath of office on November 2 and joined the new Surrey City Council headed by Mayor Doug McCallum.Suhana Gill was born and raised in Surrey. She finished high school at 15 and then studied political science at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She earned her bachelor's degree at 19.Her interest in public life started well before the election. She had been active in youth advocacy and community projects, which made her a familiar young face in the city.She…

ptcnews.tv (2026-11-03). Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian man has died and several others were injured after two helicopters hit each other while landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, the police said.The accident happened | Indian tourist dies, 3 hurt as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp route | Watch video…

Megan Cummins (2026-11-03). True Crime, True Injustice: Talking with William Youmans Jason Osder on "Who Killed Alex Odeh?" publicbooks.org "I'm interested in an American viewer that dismisses Israel-Palestine by saying that's not about us. That's so far away. I don't need to think about this. It's all the way across the world. No, it's not far away—it comes from Brooklyn."

Ed Newman (2026-11-03). Prensa Latina calls for uniting Global South media against hegemony. radiohc.cu Alejandro Gómez, Vice President of Prensa Latina, has called for media outlets in the Global South to join forces to strengthen their capabilities and share their own stories in the face of media hegemony. | Speaking before the Council of the Belt and Road News Network — of which Prensa Latina is a member — Gómez highlighted the importance of having spaces for cooperation that allow for seeking collective responses to global challenges and disseminating a worldview from the perspective of the Global South. | The executive noted that current conflicts, the risk of military escalation, hegemonic ambitio…

Howard Altman (2026-11-03). What Trump's Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could Mean. twz.com

Thomas Newdick (2026-11-03). This Is Naval Group's Concept For A Stealthy, Drone-Armed Future Destroyer. twz.com France's Naval Group has unveiled the SCX26, a future warship concept exploring how large surface combatants could evolve to meet the demands of naval warfare in the coming decades. Heavily influenced by lessons from recent conflicts and emerging technologies, Naval Group describes it as a platform for testing ideas about future naval combat, rather than a design intended for immediate construction. However, it provides an interesting case study into what the next generation of destroyers could look like. | A digital rendering of the SCX26 future warship concept. Naval Group | In terms of the destroyer as a…

Joseph Trevithick (2026-11-03). Prototype X-BAT VTOL 'Fighter' Drone Unveiled. twz.com

Thomas Newdick (2026-11-03). Airborne Laser Weapon For Tactical Aircraft Being Developed By Germany. twz.com

WSWS (2026-11-03). Paul Greengrass' The Uprising: Revolt against intolerable conditions in the past—and present. wsws.org Pandemic, war, economic crisis, the machinations of the ruling class, revolt—these are timely matters. To find a film echoing them is significant.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Hakim Adi's "Pan-Africanism and Communism" : A pro-Stalinist attempt to erase the Trotskyist alternative — Part Two. wsws.org Part two of a 10-part series on British historian Hakim Adi's book on the Communist International and Africa examines how it erases Leon Trotsky's role in founding the International and his theory of Permanent Revolution.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Reinstate victimised UNISON rep Tom Barker at Ash Field school: Defend the right to organise. wsws.org Tom Barker, a teaching assistant and UNISON representative, was dismissed by Ash Field Academy special school in Leicester on September 29 after an 11-month suspension. His colleagues in UNISON will walk out on November 4 in their 16th day of strike action to demand the end of his victimisation.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Capitalist Crisis, Imperialist War and the World Socialist Revolution. wsws.org Delivered the night before the midterm elections, this lecture explains why the war against Iran, the AI bubble and the eruption of mass struggle across Europe pose the necessity of socialist revolution.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Victorian election: One Nation exploits social anger to advance big business agenda. wsws.org Labor and the union bureaucracy have played the central role in creating the social crisis One Nation exploits and cultivating the reactionary political environment in which it has come to prominence.

WSWS (2026-11-03). California State University workers rally as 29,000 faculty vote on strike authorization. wsws.org Workers describe depressed wages, exhausting workloads and years of temporary employment as faculty vote on strike action across the CSU system.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Book presentation in Nuremberg: "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" wsws.org We are publishing here the speech delivered by Johannes Stern at the presentation of the book "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism?" at the Left Book Fair in Nuremberg.

WSWS (2026-11-03). New York's interns and residents face contract struggle amid social crisis. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents has dragged negotiations out for more than a year as workers grapple with the exorbitant cost of living.

WSWS (2026-11-03). New Zealand: Socialist Equality Group holds Lower Hutt election meeting. wsws.org The SEG's election meeting discussed the drive to world war, the assault on living standards and the necessity of building a revolutionary party of the working class in New Zealand.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Thousands of Sri Lankan university teachers strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org We call on academics to take up the struggle for independent action committees and attend the SEP's public meeting on November 10 at 4 p.m. at the Colombo Public Library Hall.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Australia: Oppose union sellout at University of Melbourne. wsws.org The proposed agreement will impose deeper cuts to wages compared to soaring inflation and intensify the partnership between the NTEU and the management in imposing further restructuring, including the use of AI.

WSWS (2026-11-03). From youth protests to international class struggle: What perspective is necessary? wsws.org These statements were delivered by representatives of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) in various cities during the Gen Z protests last Saturday.

WSWS (2026-11-03). IYSSE speeches at the GenZ protests: "Socialism or Barbarism" wsws.org This speech was delivered by IYSSE representatives Florian Hasek in Stuttgart and Clemens Huber in Erfurt at protests organized by Gen Z against the madness of war and social misery.

WSWS (2026-11-03). Samsic's global operations: A lucrative business based on government deregulation and risking workers' lives. wsws.org Less than two months before Samsic ramp agent Oscar Robayo was crushed to death at Montreal Airport, another employee of the multinational subcontractor died after being hit by a bus at Paris CDG Airport. Both fatalities underscore the responsibility of government deregulation and corporate profiteering for worker deaths.

DikelediM (2026-11-03). South Africans head to polls to elect local government leaders. sanews.gov.za South Africans head to polls to elect local government leaders | Eligible South Africans will today head to voting stations across the country to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections. | Local Government Elections place the future of municipal councils in the hands of voters, who will elect representatives tasked with addressing the needs and priorities of their communities. | From the delivery of basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation to maintaining municipal roads, managing waste and promoting local economic development, the decisions made by municipal councils have a direct…

NEOB (2026-11-03). Police crackdown on special voting incidents. sanews.gov.za Police crackdown on special voting incidents | Some 21 police case dockets related to incidents during the special voting period of the 2026 Local Government Elections have been opened. ⚪ This is according to the co-chairperson of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS), Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, who briefed the media on behalf of the body on Tuesday evening. ⚪ "A total of 21 case dockets were recorded since Monday to date, which include murder and other cases of theft involving banners, tents, removal of posters, arson, intimidation and other cases related to theft and…

NEOB (2026-11-03). NatJOINTS: Readiness for LGE 2026 at 'highest operational level'. sanews.gov.za NatJOINTS: Readiness for LGE 2026 at 'highest operational level' | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) has reiterated that law enforcement stands ready to keep South African citizens safe while exercising their right to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). | NatJOINTS co-chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili briefed the media on Tuesday evening ahead of the Local Government Elections to be held on Wednesday, 4 November. | "Our state of readiness remains at the highest operational level, with the necessary capacity, resources, coordination and contingency a…

NEO (2026-11-03). All systems go for Election Day. sanews.gov.za All systems go for Election Day | With just several hours until registered voters cast their ballots in the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission has urged voters, political parties, independent candidates, observers and all stakeholders to contribute to a peaceful Election Day. ⚪ "We urge voters, political parties, independent candidates, observers and all stakeholders to uphold the principles of democracy, respect the electoral process and contribute to a peaceful Election Day. The Commission remains committed to ensuring that every eligible voter is afforded the opportunity to cast their b…

NEO (2026-11-03). Day 2 of special votes concludes. sanews.gov.za Day 2 of special votes concludes | Special voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections concluded successfully, with 1 425 942 voters having voted between 2 and 3 November 2026, the Electoral Commission said on Tuesday. ⚪ "An hour ago, the Electoral Commission successfully concluded the two-day special voting, providing approximately 2.6 million approved voters who [were] otherwise unable to vote on Election Day with an opportunity to cast their votes in advance. Election staff successfully facilitated special voting at voting stations and through home visits. ⚪ "The Commission is pleased to report that at the…

GABIK (2026-11-03). IEC terminates KZN presiding officer's services over election material transportation. sanews.gov.za IEC terminates KZN presiding officer's services over election material transportation | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal has terminated the services of a presiding officer, who transported election material in an e-hailing vehicle branded with a political party's colours and logo. | Provincial Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga announced the termination during a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 November, while providing an update on the second day of special voting ahead of Wednesday's Local Government Elections. | Masinga said an investigation established that the vehicle belonged t…

EDWIN (2026-11-03). Law enforcement steps up readiness for Election Day. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement steps up readiness for Election Day | The Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, met with Electoral Commission Commissioners on the progress of the special voting process and operational arrangements in place ahead of tomorrow's Local Government Elections. ⚪ The Acting Minister met with Commissioners during a visit to the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) National Results Operations Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Tuesday. ⚪ Tuesday, 3 November 2026, marked the second and final day for those approved to cast their special votes in the 2026 Local Gov…

EDWIN (2026-11-03). IEC condemns election-related intimidation and disruptions. sanews.gov.za IEC condemns election-related intimidation and disruptions | The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Tuesday condemned incidents of intimidation, disruption and damage to election materials, adding that it is taking legal action against the individuals and political parties involved. | IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the Commission had noted an increase in prohibited conduct by some party supporters and candidates. | "The Commission has also noted a sharp increase in actions of prohibited conduct and glaring criminal behaviour by some political party supporters and candidates. These range from intimidatio…

Abby Zimet (2026-11-03). The Algae Is Brutal, The Choice Is Clear. commondreams.org Hoo boy. We made it, barely. Not stressed at all, really. Though pretty well wrung dry by the relentless lies, slurs, sludge, fearmongering in "the most nakedly bigoted American political campaign" by bottom-feeding crooks, hacks and pedophile-adjacent rapists scurrying to escape their well-deserved debacle (please). On the last day, they just disgorged more foul crap: "plunging" oil prices, millions of "illegals," transgender three-year-olds, "tremendous" algae problems, ubiquitous "jihadist leprechauns." Jesus. VOTE.Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero (106—43 BCE) borrowed from Platonic skepticism to vo…

al-monitor (2026-11-03). Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star. al-monitor.com All eyes are on Israel's president as he is expected this week to name the person tasked with forming the next government. But first, on Monday, he had another important guest ⚪ Boy George. | The British singer, a rare Western pop celebrity who not only defies pro-Palestinian calls to boycott Israel but is an outspoken supporter of the country, is visiting for two concerts in Tel Aviv.

al-monitor (2026-11-03). Top Arab-Israeli leader tells AFP opposition must join to oust Netanyahu. al-monitor.com The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli parliament told AFP on Monday that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept "political reality" and join forces to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, pointed to the inconclusive results of last week's election, in which the pro-Netanyahu bloc won 53 seats and the opposition camp won 48 ⚪ both well short of a 61-seat majority.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Sudan's displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum. aljazeera.com The capital was one of the first areas to be affected, and one of the worst hit, by the war between the SAF and the RSF.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Australia's High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban. aljazeera.com Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). California's Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections. aljazeera.com At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast. aljazeera.com Severe cyclonic storm uproots trees and downs power lines, days after another cyclone battered the same region.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia. aljazeera.com Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close. aljazeera.com The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). 'Going hungry': Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty, as inequality deepens. aljazeera.com India's extreme poverty has declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Israeli forces release Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar released hours after being arrested at his home in Dura, near Hebron.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Lebanon cuts power to public bodies as electricity crisis deepens. aljazeera.com Political disputes and war worsen Lebanon's electricity crisis, as experts say deeper reforms are necessary.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal. aljazeera.com Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026. aljazeera.com Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress that could change the trajectory of the country.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race. aljazeera.com Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers. aljazeera.com Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans. aljazeera.com At least 150 Afghans are facing deportation to Pakistan and on to Afghanistan.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond. aljazeera.com Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026? aljazeera.com The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10: 00 GMT).

aljazeera (2026-11-03). When will we know the US midterm election results? aljazeera.com The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT. But final results might take days.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). US midterm elections live: Polls open in test for Trump. aljazeera.com First results are expected on Tuesday after polls begin to close at 23: 00 GMT, but final results might take days.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations. aljazeera.com It is good news the British PM is open to calls for an apology. But debt restructuring instead of reparations won't do.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). The US midterms will test the limits of Trump's power. aljazeera.com Control of Congress is at stake, but so is the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan gets more ticket requests than final. aljazeera.com ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). FIFA to share documents related to World Cup sell-off plan. aljazeera.com FIFA Council members may view documents related to Gianni Infantino's doomed plan, but only in person in Zurich…

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Who decides the US midterms? aljazeera.com About half of all eligible voters in the US skip the midterms. AJLabs looks at who votes and who stays home.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms. aljazeera.com Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Israeli soldiers arrest Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers blindfolded, handcuffed and arrested Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar during a raid on his home…

aljazeera (2026-11-03). 'It gets better': Olympic president's advice for bullying victims. aljazeera.com Tell bullies to 'sod off'. That's the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections. aljazeera.com Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals. aljazeera.com Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) made their last appearances before Tuesday's election.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Thousands displaced as homes are bulldozed in India's Assam state. aljazeera.com Hundreds of homes have been bulldozed in the Dhubri district of Assam state in northeastern India.

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day…

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Two helicopters crash near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist. aljazeera.com Two helicopters have collided while preparing to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist.

Amberin Zaman (2026-11-03). Turkey moves PKK leader Ocalan to prison villa as peace process faces new test. al-monitor.com The move is expected to give the PKK leader a more direct role in negotiations, but deep divisions over disarmament and Kurdish rights continue to threaten the process.

Anonymous Submission (2026-11-03). Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in District 3. indybay.org Techno-fascist Garry Tan is supporting candidate Douglas Lezameta in Concord's District 3 electoral contest. Residents of the Third District should not vote for Lezameta.

deepakgpas (2026-11-03). Chhinnamasta Devi : The Extraordinary Goddess of Divine Energy and Wisdom. indybay.org Explore Mahavidya Chinnamasta Devi, one of the ten Dasha Mahavidyas, and discover traditional Hindu goddess statues and devotional art at Idol Bronze.

deepakgpas (2026-11-03). Veerabathiran : The Powerful Warrior Manifestation of Lord Shiva. indybay.org Learn about Veerabathiran, the powerful Veerabhadra manifestation of Lord Shiva, and explore traditional Hindu devotional art at Idol Brass.

deepakgpas (2026-11-03). Nritya Ganapathy : The Divine Dancing Form of Lord Ganesha. indybay.org Discover Dancing Ganesha or Nritya Ganapati, representing divine joy and auspiciousness, in traditional brass and bronze Hindu sculptures.

EDWIN (2026-11-03). SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SA responds to US decision on AGOA benefits withdrawal | Government says it has acknowledged the announcement by the United States government regarding its intention to withdraw South Africa's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective from 1 January 2027, with a 60-day advance notice period. | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau addressed the implications of the recent trade decision involving South Africa and the United States, affirming the country's commitment to a constructive and balanced partnership. | "This decision does not define the broader relationship betwe…

EDWIN (2026-11-03). Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission. sanews.gov.za Special votes: Day 1 a success, says the Electoral Commission | The Electoral Commission (IEC) expressed satisfaction with Monday's first day of Special Voting in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). ⚪ The Commission thanked voters, candidates, and political parties for their cooperation throughout the day and acknowledged the dedicated work of the thousands of election officials stationed at voting stations and those conducting home visits. ⚪ "The Commission is satisfied that the day's proceedings create a solid basis for improved performance on day two of special votes and on election day," the Commiss…

GABIK (2026-11-03). N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season. sanews.gov.za N West strengthens measures for incident free summer initiation season | The North West Provincial Initiation Coordination Committee (PICC) has strengthened preparations and enforcement measures to ensure a safe, lawful and incident-free 2026 Summer Initiation Season, with the protection of initiates' lives, dignity and wellbeing remaining its highest priority. | The preparations form part of the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' (CoGTA) commitment to ensuring that customary initiation practices are conducted in accordance with the law, while preserving the cultural significance of the im…

geo.tv (2026-11-03). US Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to set aside California ballots. geo.tv The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2026. — ReutersAdministration went to Supreme Court on the eve of election.Trump administration sued California, a Democratic bastion.State says suit could disenfranchise many eligible voters.

Jack Dutton (2026-11-03). UAE taps French firm for first-ever natural hydrogen exploration: What to know. al-monitor.com Under the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, the Gulf country aims to establish itself as a global producer and supplier of low-emission hydrogen by 2031 while supporting its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-11-03). November 2026 Farm to Fork Friday, Pre-Kwanzaa Celebrations. indybay.org Lagos State and the State of California are officially Sister States, our ongoing journey reflects our early California Pan African Heritage along the American River Parkway. Nearly a quarter of century of legacy honors Chief Priest Sola Atanda, President of the Healing and Teaching Temple of African Faith (HATTAF International)…

Lynda Carson (2026-11-03). Brutal ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales indicted for running over a Houston immigrant. indybay.org ICE agents in Minnesota around the time that Renee Good and Alex Pretti were murdered by ICE agents!

NEO (2026-11-03). From service delivery to the ballot box. sanews.gov.za From service delivery to the ballot box | By Neo Semono | Local government is not an abstract concept discussed in council chambers. Its impact is felt in whether refuse is collected each week or whether a burst pipe reported a few days ago has received the attention it needed. ⚪ As the country gets closer to the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) – set for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, SAnews.gov.za spoke to Thembelani Mazibuko, a researcher in the coalitions programme at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), a civil society organisation. ⚪ ACCORD works to promote the const…

NEO (2026-11-03). Why every vote matters in local government elections. sanews.gov.za Why every vote matters in local government elections | By Neo Semono | With South Africans set to head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the choice facing registered voters is more than merely putting a mark on the ballot paper. It is an opportunity to influence decisions that affect the everyday lives of communities — from water and electricity to sanitation and local development. ⚪ "Every vote does count, as cliché as that sounds, particularly in this era of coalition politics. You do not need to agree with everything that a party stands for to vote for it. This is in fact rarely the case," sen…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Colombia reporta sismo de 5.6 grados. radiohc.cu El Servicio Geológico de Colombia informó que este martes se registró un sismo de 5.6 en ese país suramericano con epicentro en el municipio Chaparral, en el departamento de Tolima. | Según la entidad, el movimiento telúrico tuvo su epicentro en el Chaparral con profundidad superficial, es decir menor a 30 kilómetros. | El movimiento se sintió en las ciudades de Cali y Bogotá, donde varios edificios fueron evacuados, sin dejar víctimas mortales. | Autoridades colombianas aún no reportan si hubo daños estructurales tras el sismo. | Fuente: TeleSur…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Prensa Latina llama a unir medios del Sur Global frente a hegemonía mediática. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente de la agencia Prensa Latina (PL), Alejandro Gómez, llamó este martes a los medios de comunicación del Sur Global a sumar esfuerzos para fortalecer sus capacidades y divulgar sus propias historias frente a la hegemonía mediática. | Durante su intervención en el Consejo de la Red de Noticias de la Franja y la Ruta, que se celebra en China, del cual PL es miembro, Gómez destacó la importancia de contar con espacios de cooperación que permitan buscar respuestas conjuntas a los problemas globales y difundir una visión del mundo desde la perspectiva del Sur Global.Los actuales conflictos, el riesgo de…

Martha Rios (2026-11-03). Canciller ruso: UE busca prolongar guerra en Ucrania. radiohc.cu Lavrov advirtió que Bruselas se transforma en un bloque militarista subordinado a la OTAN. | El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov sostuvo en Minsk, Belarús que los llamados de la Unión Europea (UE) a un alto el fuego y a treguas sectoriales no persiguen la paz, sino que son una farsa y buscan ganar tiempo para prolongar la guerra en Ucrania y mantener en pie al Gobierno de Kiev. | La denuncia la formuló este martes durante la IV Conferencia Internacional sobre Seguridad Euroasiática, foro que reunió a más de 600 delegados de medio centenar de países. | El canciller ruso descalificó las propu…

aljazeera (2026-11-03). Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision with goalkeeper. aljazeera.com Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after a keeper's challenge in Spanish second division match.