Weekly Global News Snapshot: 1 November 2026-7 November 2026

News graphic stating that Israel ordered the complete closure of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, restricting humanitarian aid and commercial shipments.

News graphic reporting mass protests across France over economic hardship, taxes, wages, and living standards, with text noting Gaza solidarity demonstrations and police tear gas.

News graphic stating that thousands protested in New Delhi against alleged electoral manipulation, with details about demands to remove the Chief Election Commissioner and oppose voter roll revisions.

News article graphic stating that Ansarallah targeted Dammam Airport as Saudi strikes killed 266 civilians in Yemen.

News graphic stating that Syria signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and received $403 million in development loans.

News article graphic announcing that the UN mission on Western Sahara lapsed after a Security Council vote deadlock.

News article graphic titled "US tightens blockade on Cuba despite UN vote demanding it end," discussing US sanctions and the UN resolution opposing the Cuba blockade.

News graphic reporting that 139 people were arrested during a London protest opposing the ban on Palestine Action.

News graphic reporting that the US is negotiating a long-term military presence in Venezuela, according to The New York Times.

Article graphic with bold red headline about Paraguay’s right-wing president resigning as a major bank collapses, followed by text describing the Ueno Bank crisis and political allegations.

Further news and analysis articles of interest:

AUSTRALIA

UN say officials blocked from inspecting youth detention centres in NT and Queensland
https://nit.com.au/02-11-2026/27283/un-say-officials-blocked-from-inspecting-youth-detention-centres-in-nt-and-queensland
see also: https://nit.com.au/04-11-2026/27322/what-are-they-hiding-advocates-condemn-refusal-to-allow-un-scrutiny-of-youth-prisons
see also: https://nit.com.au/05-11-2026/27345/the-public-would-be-disgusted-governments-accused-of-hiding-the-truth-inside-youth-prisons
see also: https://michaelwest.com.au/childrens-detention-what-are-the-nt-and-queensland-governments-hiding/

NSW Police Given New Powers to Download Phone Data During Roadside Stops and Arrests
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/nsw-police-given-new-powers-to-download-phone-data-during-roadside-stops-and-arrests/

Cop appeals conviction for killing Aboriginal teen
https://nit.com.au/05-11-2026/27350/cop-appeals-conviction-for-killing-aboriginal-teen

NT could become target for water-hungry industries under proposed laws
https://nit.com.au/06-11-2026/27371/nt-could-become-target-for-water-hungry-industries-under-proposed-laws

Public submissions close tomorrow on AI data centre proposal for Karajarri Country
https://nit.com.au/03-11-2026/27255/ai-data-center-in-the-kimbelrey

Arrernte Elder lodges United Nations human rights complaint in response to Territory’s child protection plans
https://nit.com.au/03-11-2026/27299/arrernte-elder-lodges-human-rights-complaint-with-united-nations-in-response-to-territorys-child-protection-plans

Labor MP breaks ranks over Kimberley fracking as EPA warnings expose gas risks
https://nit.com.au/02-11-2026/27276/epa-woodside

Food grown in illegal West Bank settlements being sold in Australia as ‘produce of Israel’
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/04/food-grown-in-settlements-west-bank-sold-in-australia-produce-of-israel-ntwnfb

NSW council refuses to show world-renowned Gaza artwork over ‘unacceptable’ safety risk
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/shoalhaven-council-refuses-to-show-wall-of-tears-gaza-artwork-safety-risk-ntwnfb

Australia cannot ‘credibly lead’ COP31 without reform, academics warn
https://nit.com.au/03-11-2026/27293/australia-cannot-credibly-lead-cop31-without-reform

Australia Continues to Shackle First Nations Adults and Youths to Hospital Beds
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/australia-continues-to-shackle-first-nation-adults-and-youths-to-hospital-beds/

Antisemitism Envoy Continues to Overhaul Australian Institutions to Provide Cover for Israel
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/antisemitism-envoy-continues-to-overhaul-australian-institutions-to-provide-cover-for-israel/
see also: https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/its-time-to-sack-jillian-segal-jeff

Racist Border Force Raids on Sex Worker Workplaces Are Increasing: Interview Scarlet Alliance
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/racist-border-force-raids-on-sex-worker-workplaces-are-increasing-interview-scarlet-alliance/

Victoria Cuts Down Yet Another Sacred Djab Wurrung Tree: Interview with Yaraan Couzens Bundle
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/victoria-cuts-down-yet-another-sacred-djab-wurrung-tree-interview-with-yaraan-couzens-bundle/

LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

Right, Bolsonaro family face political crisis after Flávio fled Brazil
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/right-bolsonaro-family-face-political-crisis-after-fl%C3%A1vio-fl

Lula scores an epic victory in Brazil
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/26/lula-scores-an-epic-victory-in-brazil/
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/flavio-bolsonaro-declares-himself-brazil-s-leader-after-land
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/china-brazil-reject-trump-s-rigged-election-claim

Argentina’s Milei Administration Denounced Over Flávio Bolsonaro Escape
https://www.telesurenglish.net/milei-denounced-flavio-bolsonaro-escape/
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/what-role-did-milei-play-in-flavio-bolsonaros-escape/
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/milei-and-allegations-regarding-aiding-the-escape-of-flavio-bolsonaro/
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/flavio-bolsonaro-us-brazil-presidency/
see also: https://www.panamericandispatch.org/p/mossad-the-us-and-a-suspicious-jet

Brazil Denies Fake News on 6×1 Workweek and Social Cuts
https://www.telesurenglish.net/brazil-denies-fake-news-6×1-workweek/

Brazilian Court Bars Meta AI From Using News Content Without Publishers’ Permission
https://www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazilian-court-bars-meta-ai-from

US seeks control of economy and regime change, Cuba says at UNGA
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-seeks-control-of-economy-and-regime-change-cuba-says-at-u
see also: https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/youre-lying-again-cuban-foreign-minister-rebukes-us-ambassador-to-the-un/

Cuba moves to strengthen state-owned enterprises amid economic and energy challenges
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/11/03/cuba-moves-to-strengthen-state-owned-enterprises-amid-economic-and-energy-challenges/

US Coast Guard Hijacks 2 Ships Carrying Oil to Cuba
https://orinocotribune.com/us-coast-guard-hijacks-2-ships-carrying-oil-to-cuba/

Trump Resumes Military Threats against Cuba
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/trump-resumes-military-threats-against-cuba/

China calls on US to end blockade on Cuba and respect its sovereignty
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/31/china-calls-on-us-to-end-blockade-on-cuba-and-respect-its-sovereignty/

Marco Rubio’s Covert Bribery Scheme to Distribute Business Opportunities in Venezuela
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/marco-rubios-covert-bribery-scheme-to-distribute-business-opportunities-in-venezuela/

Oil Corporations Plan for Massive Profits & Output in Venezuela
https://orinocotribune.com/oil-corporations-plan-for-massive-profits-output-in-venezuela/

Venezuelan Armed Forces Bomb ELN Guerrilla Camp: Reports
https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-armed-forces-bomb-eln-guerrilla-camp-reports/
see also: https://orinocotribune.com/venezuelas-army-reportedly-bombs-colombian-paramilitary-group-camp-in-apure-state/

Cabello: Venezuela Taking Border Precautions Amid Violence in Colombia
https://orinocotribune.com/cabello-venezuela-taking-border-precautions-amid-violence-in-colombia/

Venezuela: Foreign Minister Blanco Meets Trump Officials, Touts ‘Cooperation’
https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-foreign-minister-blanco-meets-trump-officials-touts-cooperation/
see also: https://orinocotribune.com/venezuelas-foreign-minister-oliver-blanco-meets-marco-rubio-in-washington/

Venezuela Reports 38.8% Drop in Food Imports as Domestic Production Expands
https://orinocotribune.com/venezuela-reports-38-8-drop-in-food-imports-as-domestic-production-expands/

Venezuela Demands Bank of England Return Its Gold Reserves
https://www.telesurenglish.net/venezuela-bank-england-gold-reserves/

Venezuela: Machado’s Opposition Rally Faces Poor Turnout
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/venezuela-machados-opposition-rally-faces-poor-turnout/

Venezuela’s National Assembly Approves Draft Reform of Law Against Hate in First Discussion
https://orinocotribune.com/venezuelas-national-assembly-approves-draft-reform-of-law-against-hate-in-first-discussion/

Venezuela Receives Aid from China for Earthquake Recovery in La Guairá
https://orinocotribune.com/venezuela-receives-aid-from-china-for-earthquake-recovery-in-la-guaira/

Teachers in Peru Join National Strike Despite Threats of Pay Deductions
https://www.telesurenglish.net/teachers-in-peru-join-national-strike-despite-threats-of-pay-deductions/

Bukele deploys thousands of soldiers to Haiti
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/31/bukele-deploys-thousands-of-soldiers-to-haiti/

Colombia’s De la Espriella Orders More Bombings & Resumes Aerial Spraying
https://orinocotribune.com/colombias-de-la-espriella-orders-more-bombings-resumes-aerial-spraying/

Colombian Opposition Raises Concerns Over Memorandum with the U.S.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/colombian-opposition-raises-concerns-over-memorandum-with-the-u-s/

Summit in Bogotá: over 1,500 people discuss urban reform and the right to the city
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-11-04-cumbre-en-bogot-ms-de-1-500-personas-debaten-la-reforma-urbana-y-el-derecho-a-la-ciudad/en/

Colombia Threatens its Caribbean Neighbor: Nicaragua
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/colombia-threatens-its-caribbean-neighbor-nicaragua/

Bolivia Opposition Calls for Probe Into Leaked Cerimedo Tapes
https://www.telesurenglish.net/bolivia-opposition-leaked-cerimedo-tapes/

Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino phenomenon
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/environment/bolivia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-el-nino-phenomenon

Hezbollah congratulates Lula, welcomes UN call to end Cuba blockade
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-congratulates-lula-welcomes-un-call-to-end-cuba-bl

Extreme Lawfare and the MAGA Offensive in Latin America
https://orinocotribune.com/extreme-lawfare-and-the-maga-offensive-in-latin-america/

The Turkish Soap Opera of Venezuela Business Dealings
https://venezuelanalysis.com/columns/the-turkish-soap-opera-of-venezuela-business-dealings/

Broken Agreements: The Struggle of Venezuelan Small-Scale Coffee Producers
https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/broken-agreements-the-struggle-of-venezuelan-small-scale-coffee-producers/

A victory for the Brazilian people once more through Lula
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/26/a-victory-for-the-brazilian-people-once-more-through-lula/
see also: https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/28/how-did-lula-win-the-election/
see also: https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/lula-wins-in-brazil-but-the-far-right-wont-back-down/
see also: https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/the-far-right-wave-crashed-in-brazil/
see also: https://www.panamericandispatch.org/p/if-not-for-meta-lula-would-have-won

Latin America: the ‘cultural battle’ as a facade for neoliberalism
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/24/latin-america-the-cultural-battle-as-a-facade-for-neoliberalism/

Arrogance as an Argument
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/arrogance-as-an-argument/

Three Examples to Follow: Brazil, Iran, and Cuba
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/three-examples-to-follow-brazil-iran-and-cuba/

Cuba: Culture Liberates People—A Day of Popular Creativity against the Genocidal Blockade
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/cuba-culture-liberates-people-a-day-of-popular-creativity-against-the-genocidal-blockade/

Cira Pascual Marquina: Building International Solidarity From a Venezuelan Commune
https://orinocotribune.com/cira-pascual-marquina-building-international-solidarity-from-a-venezuelan-commune/

WEST ASIA

Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron following 11-day large-scale operation
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/04/israeli-forces-withdraw-from-hebron-following-11-day-large-scale-operation/
see also: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/hebron-forced-displacement-israeli-operation
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-siege-of-hebron-displaces-nearly-5000-palestinians-amid-west-bank-wide-lockdown
see also: https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/7124/Israeli-soldiers-raid-and-loot-homes-in-Hebron,-continuing-a-pattern-of-seizing-Palestinian-property

23 Palestinians, Including Two Children Killed by Israel in Gaza Over Four Days: PCHR
https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68557&slug=23-palestinians-including-two-children-killed-by-israel-in-gaza-over-four-days-pchr
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/israel-kills-19-palestinians-in-gaza-during-three-day-bombing-spree

Flood Risk Threatens Nearly 950,000 in Gaza Amid Israeli Shelter Restrictions
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/flood-risk-threatens-nearly-950000-in-gaza-amid-israeli-shelter-restrictions/
see also: https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/7128/Israel-weaponises-cold-weather-against-Palestinians-in-Gaza-for-fourth-year,-continues-to-ban-shelter-supplies

UN Confirms Israel Continues to Commit Genocide in Gaza a Year After Trump Ceasefire
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/un-confirms-israel-continues-to-commit-genocide-in-gaza-a-year-after-trump-ceasefire/

‘A severe blow’: Israeli media outlets sound alarm over Democratic sweep
https://thecradle.co/articles/a-severe-blow-israeli-media-outlets-sound-alarm-over-democratic-sweep

Trump claims funding to Israel ending in 2026 as merger of Israeli–US armies looms
https://thecradle.co/articles/trump-claims-funding-to-israel-ending-in-2026-as-merger-of-israeli-us-armies-looms
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-s-aid-halt-announcement-leaves-israeli-establishment-r
see also: https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/11/03/779891/trumps-pledge-to-cut-aid-to-israel-seen-as-ploy-against-senate-candidate-el-sayed

Israel Pushes E1 Settlement Project as UN Condemns Settler Seizure of Palestinian Homes
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israel-pushes-e1-settlement-project-as-un-condemns-settler-seizure-of-palestinian-homes/

Expansion of ‘Yellow Line’ forcing Palestinians out of their homes
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/expansion-of-yellow-line-forcing-palestinians-out-of-their-h

Israeli president launches govt formation talks as election committee rejects Likud bid to ‘undermine’ results
https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-president-launches-govt-formation-talks-as-election-committee-rejects-likud-bid-to-undermine-results
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/israel-herzog-announce-sunday-government/
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/eisenkot-refuses-to-join-us-backed-unity-government-with-netanyahu
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/ultra-orthodox-faction-breaks-with-netanyahu-on-second-day-of-govt-formation-talks
see also: https://www.palestinechronicle.com/eisenkot-sets-four-conditions-for-broad-zionist-government-what-are-they/
see also: https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68571&slug=netanyahu-losing-ground-as-eisenkot-moves-to-seize-key-knesset-posts-will-he-turn-to-war

Arab lists secure 19 seats; Netanyahu bloc remains below majority
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/arab-lists-secure-19-seats-netanyahu-bloc-remains-below-majo
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-election-likud-leads-arab-turnout-surges-majority-el

Netanyahu invokes foreign interference claims amid election fallout
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/netanyahu-invokes-foreign-interference-claims-amid-election
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/extremist-settlers-sabotage-palestinian-polling-stations-in-1948-territories-as-netanyahu-claims-arab-fraud
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/netanyahus-likud-accuses-qatar-turkiye-of-interference-in-election-in-bid-to-islamize-israel

Trump may intervene if Netanyahu faces political jam: Israeli media
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-may-intervene-if-netanyahu-faces-political-jam-israeli
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/white-house-exploring-ways-to-keep-netanyahu-in-power-under-unity-government-report

Israeli Forces Demolish Homes, Detain Dozens as Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israeli-forces-demolish-homes-detain-dozens-as-settlers-attack-palestinian-farmers/

Israeli Forces Kidnap Journalist Samer Huwira Weeks After He Told Haaretz About Prison Conditions
https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68560&slug=israeli-forces-kidnap-journalist-samer-huwira-weeks-after-he-told-haaretz-about-prison-conditions

Israeli Forces Arrest Palestinian Journalist [Montaser Nassar], Blindfold Him in Hebron Raid
https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68556&slug=israeli-forces-arrest-palestinian-journalist-blindfold-him-in-hebron-raid

Israeli Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza as over 21,000 Await Treatment Abroad
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israeli-strike-kills-palestinian-in-gaza-as-over-21000-await-treatment-abroad/
see also: https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68569&slug=over-21000-gaza-patients-await-medical-evacuation-as-only-209-leave-in-october-amid-israeli-restrictions
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/israel-assassinates-five-police-officers-in-southern-gaza-amid-ongoing-attacks
see also: https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/7126/Gaza:-Israel-denies-treatment-and-dignity-to-children-left-amputees-by-its-genocide

World Medical Association shields Israeli doctors complicit in Palestinian prisoner torture: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/world-medical-association-shields-israeli-doctors-complicit-in-palestinian-prisoner-torture-report

9,500 Israeli Demolition and Stop-Work Notices Documented in West Bank – Report
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/9500-israeli-demolition-and-stop-work-notices-documented-in-west-bank-report/

Iran’s IRGC announces four oil tankers destroyed by mines in Strait of Hormuz
https://thecradle.co/articles/irans-irgc-announces-four-oil-tankers-destroyed-by-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz

US airstrikes hit Iran’s Qeshm Island hours ahead of midterm elections
https://thecradle.co/articles/us-airstrikes-hit-irans-qeshm-island-hours-ahead-of-midterm-elections
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/irna-explosions-heard-on-iran-s-qeshm-island-cause-unknown

Qaani says Trump’s Iran ‘gamble’ cost US its credit and Hormuz
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/qaani-says-trump-s-iran-gamble-cost-us-its-credit-and-hormuz

Iran to IAEA Chief: Where was your concern when sites were bombed?
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iran-to-iaea-chief-where-was-your-concern-when-sites-were-bo
see also: https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/11/05/780042/iaeas-director-general-has-become-obedient-agent-of-irans-adversaries-nuclear-chief-warns

Iran slams Merz’s ‘moral decay’ after ‘dirty work’ remark
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iran-slams-merz-s-moral-decay-after-dirty-work-remark

US tells Gulf states to brace for renewed assault on Iran after midterms: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/us-tells-gulf-states-to-brace-for-renewed-assault-on-iran-after-midterms-report

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan seek security cooperation with Iran
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/27/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-seek-security-cooperation-with-iran/

Egypt urges US, Iran to resume dialogue and avert escalation
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/egypt-urges-us-iran-to-resume-dialogue-and-avert-escalation

Iran’s courts issue nearly $300 billion in rulings against US: Official
https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/11/05/780027/irans-courts-have-issued-nearly-300-billion-in-rulings-against-us-official

Hezbollah denies Syria’s claim about targeting Homs oil refinery
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/05/hezbollah-denies-syrias-claim-about-targeting-homs-oil-refinery/

Overwhelming majority of Lebanese Shia reject Hezbollah disarmament: Poll
https://thecradle.co/articles/overwhelming-majority-of-lebanese-shia-reject-hezbollah-disarmament-poll
see also: https://en.al-akhbar.com/news/lebanon-s-shiites-choose-resistance-despite-economic-despair

Sheikh Naim: Israeli occupation must end before disarmament talks
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/sheikh-naim-israeli-occupation-must-end-before-disarmament-t

Hezbollah Opens Housing Aid to More Victims of Israeli Attacks
https://en.al-akhbar.com/news/hezbollah-opens-housing-aid-to-more-victims-of-israeli-attac

VAT Revenue Drop Exposes Weakness in Lebanon’s Domestic Consumption
https://en.al-akhbar.com/news/vat-revenue-drop-exposes-weakness-in-lebanon-s-domestic-cons

Israeli attacks damaged nearly a quarter of Lebanon’s agricultural land
https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-attacks-damaged-nearly-a-quarter-of-lebanons-agricultural-land

Yemen hits Saudi forces with deadly missile strikes
https://thecradle.co/articles/yemen-hits-saudi-forces-with-deadly-missile-strikes

‘Evacuate immediately’: YAF issue final call to clear Aden airport
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/evacuate-immediately-yaf-issue-final-call-to-clear-aden-airp

Yemeni army repels Saudi-backed incursion toward Bab al-Mandab
https://thecradle.co/articles/yemeni-army-repels-saudi-backed-incursion-toward-bab-al-mandab

Yemen reports 104 Saudi airstrikes and missile attacks in 24 hours
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/yemen-reports-104-saudi-airstrikes-and-missile-attacks-in-24
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/yemen-reports-101-saudi-airstrikes-and-missile-attacks-in-24

Yemen demands $51bn in reparations, Saudi ‘recognition’ in exchange for ceasefire: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/yemen-demands-51bn-in-reparations-saudi-recognition-in-exchange-for-ceasefire-report

Qatar poised to become number one US LNG buyer after war on Iran cuts exports: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/qatar-poised-to-become-number-one-us-lng-buyer-after-war-on-iran-cuts-exports-report

Oman inks currency swap deal with China as Xi warns against turning West Asia into ‘arena for great power rivalry’
https://thecradle.co/articles/oman-inks-currency-swap-deal-with-china-as-xi-warns-against-turning-west-asia-into-arena-for-great-power-rivalry

Turkish parliament approves first article of Mecca defense pact
https://thecradle.co/articles/turkish-parliament-approves-first-article-of-mecca-defense-pact

Nine killed in shooting attack on church in Jordan
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/26/nine-killed-in-shooting-attack-on-church-in-jordan/

Al-Zaidi, al-Sharaa advance talks on relations, security cooperation
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/al-zaidi-al-sharaa-advance-talks-on-relations-security-coope
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/iraqi-pm-visits-damascus-for-talks-on-trade-energy-security

Former Syrian soldier assassinated in Beirut following online incitement campaign
https://thecradle.co/articles/former-syrian-soldier-assassinated-in-beirut-following-online-incitement-campaign

Yemen and the Western media machine: A decade of double standards
https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/blog/yemen-and-the-western-media-machine-a-decade-of-double-stand

Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Ever Stronger’ Iran Is the Only Path to Absolute Deterrence
https://orinocotribune.com/ayatollah-khamenei-ever-stronger-iran-is-the-only-path-to-absolute-deterrence/

The West Bank: The Key to Israel’s Security Knot
https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68570&slug=the-west-bank-the-key-to-israels-security-knot

Israel’s elections: all roads lead to genocide
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/28/israels-elections-all-roads-lead-to-genocide/

EAST ASIA / SOUTH EAST ASIA / SOUTH ASIA

Left parties in Pakistan rally in solidarity with Cuba
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/03/left-parties-in-pakistan-rally-in-solidarity-with-cuba/

CPI(M) Opposes Making Biometrics and Voter ID Compulsory for Welfare
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/social-justice–rights-83204/news-65050/cpim-opposes-biometric-voter-id-mandate-welfare-payments-15327

HPU Students’ Protest Forces Administration to Reduce Proposed Fee Hike from 25% to 15%
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/movements-84561/news-23722/hpu-students-protest-fee-hike-reduced-25-to-15-percent-95940

Thousands of Workers Rally in Punjab Against Modi and Mann Governments, Gherao CM’s Office in Dhuri
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/movements-84561/news-23722/citu-workers-protest-dhuri-punjab-mann-government-demands-88566

Jamia to Restore Students’ Union After Two Decades Following 18-Day Hunger Strike
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/movements-84561/student-struggles-33433/jamia-students-union-restoration-18-day-hunger-strike-19390

India launches $1.5bn plan to expand energy storage
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/india-launches-1-5bn-plan-to-expand-energy-storage

SFI Leaders Attacked by MSF Inside Hospital After Calicut University Election Victory
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/movements-84561/student-struggles-33433/msf-sfi-clash-malappuram-hospital-attack-calicut-university-election-36722

Left Front Stages Protest Before State Election Commission, Demands Security for Candidates
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/politics-77808/news-35946/tripura-left-front-protests-sec-demands-security-for-candidates-60316

Forest fires continue to burn across the country, law enforcement weak
https://www.indoleft.org/statements/2026-11-02/forest-fires-continue-to-burn-across-the-country-law-enforcement-weak.html
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/indonesia-forest-fires-spark-protests-as-haze-crisis-worsens

Police urged to reveal mastermind behind wiretapping of President Prabowo
https://www.indoleft.org/news/2026-11-04/police-urged-to-reveal-mastermind-behind-wiretapping-of-president-prabowo.html

Educational material on preventing LGBTQ to be introduced by end of year
https://www.indoleft.org/news/2026-10-28/educational-material-on-preventing-lgbtq-to-be-introduced-by-end-of-year.html

Driven by US war on Iran, Philippines in talks for oil storage deals
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/driven-by-us-war-on-iran-philippines-in-talks-for-oil-storag

North Korea Considers Talks with the United States Unnecesary
https://www.telesurenglish.net/north-korea-considers-talks-with-the-united-states-unnecesary/

Patel’s Opposition to the RSS
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/politics-77808/views-55812/sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-rss-bjp-appropriation-secularism-history-61495

UDF Government’s Politics of Suppressing Student Voices
https://www.leftviews.in/en-IN/politics-77808/views-55812/kerala-udf-government-student-protests-sfi-dissent-kalady-maharajas-college-66937

AFRICA

Algeria sends troops to Niger as security ties deepen
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/02/algeria-sends-troops-to-niger-as-security-ties-deepen/

ECOWAS and AES open talks to rebuild relations
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/26/ecowas-and-aes-open-talks-to-rebuild-relations/

Ebola workers strike in Congo as the United States goes after the mines
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/10/31/ebola-workers-strike-in-congo-as-the-united-states-goes-after-the-mines/

Libya’s East and West Army Chiefs set for Paris unity talks
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/libya-s-east-and-west-army-chiefs-set-for-paris-unity-talks

Libya political settlement faces hurdles over UN-backed dialogue
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/libya-political-settlement-faces-hurdles-over-un-backed-dial

US prepares to establish new military base in Somalia’s Puntland
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-prepares-to-establish-new-military-base-in-somalia-s-punt

Turkey to deploy two warships to Somalia as political tensions mount
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/turkey-to-deploy-two-warships-to-somalia-as-political-tensio

Risk grows of continental spread of Ebola after case is reported in Nigeria
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/27/risk-grows-of-continental-spread-of-ebola-after-case-is-reported-in-nigeria/
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/ebola-tops-10000-cases-death-toll-mounts/

Vegetation is claiming El Fasher, one year after it was depopulated by the RSF
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/05/vegetation-is-claiming-el-fasher-one-year-after-it-was-depopulated-by-the-rsf/

Drone attacks target power stations, cut electricity in Sudan
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/drone-attacks-target-power-stations-cut-electricity-in-sudan

Violence is driving healthcare in northern Ethiopia to collapse, warns WHO chief
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/05/violence-is-driving-healthcare-in-northern-ethiopia-to-collapse-warns-who-chief/
see also: https://www.telesurenglish.net/who-warn-ethiopia-health-system-collapse/

Lina Attalah in custody after court issues LE3 mn fine, orders Mada Masr’s closure
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2026/10/27/news/u/lina-attalah-in-custody-after-court-issues-le3-mn-fine-orders-mada-masrs-closure/

The African Update: An anti-imperialist perspective on political, economic, and social developments across Africa
https://abasimperialism.substack.com/p/the-african-update-f8b

War in Africa: the political economy of the richest continent in the world
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/03/war-in-africa-the-political-economy-of-the-richest-continent-in-the-world/

Building popular power against imperialism in West Africa
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/06/building-popular-power-against-imperialism-in-west-africa/

The Congo as a Site of Capital Accumulation: Erik Prince and the Privatization of War
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-11-03-the-congo-as-a-site-of-capital-accumulation-erik-prince-and-the-privatization-of-war/en/

40 years later, calls grow demanding the truth about Samora Machel’s death
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/05/40-years-later-calls-grow-demanding-the-truth-about-samora-machels-death/

Tanzania’s smallholder farmers set their course in Morogoro
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/24/tanzanias-smallholder-farmers-set-their-course-in-morogoro/

TSC: Five years at the heart of African anti-imperialism
https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/features/tsc-five-years-at-the-heart-of-african-anti-imperialism

EUROPE

UK rejects slavery reparations, leaves door open to apology
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/uk-rejects-slavery-reparations-leaves-door-open-to-apology

Google UK Signs ‘Sweetheart Deal’ With Employer-Friendly Union
https://novaramedia.com/2026/11/04/google-uk-signs-sweetheart-deal-with-employer-friendly-union/

Protest near Kyiv exposes detention of AWOL soldiers
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/04/protest-near-kyiv-exposes-detention-of-awol-soldiers/

Student List defeats Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/26/student-list-defeats-vucics-serbian-progressive-party/

Finland probes Google over forest clearing for data center
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/environment/finland-probes-google-over-forest-clearing-for-data-center

Italy’s Conte Vows to Recognize Palestine and Scrap Military Cooperation With Israel
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/italys-conte-vows-to-recognize-palestine-and-scrap-military-cooperation-with-israel/

“Block Everything Again”: How Genoa’s Dockworkers Helped Build Italy’s General Strike On October 30 and What Comes Next
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-11-02-block-everything-again-how-genoas-dockworkers-helped-build-italys-general-strike-on-october-30-and-what-comes-next/en/
see also: https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/10/30/from-genoa-to-oakland-dockworkers-refuse-to-load-the-war/
see also: https://progressive.international/wire/2026-10-30-pi-briefing-no-34-jamming-the-war-machine/en/

“Instruments of Death”: How Gioia Tauro Dockworkers Fight Arms Shipments at a Port Designed for Isolation
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-10-29-instruments-of-death-how-gioia-tauro-dockworkers-fight-arms-shipments-at-a-port-designed-for-isolation/en/

Livorno’s Dockworkers Are Learning How to Jam the War Machine
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-10-26-livornos-dockworkers-are-learning-how-to-jam-the-war-machine/en/

Ulm5 — Germany’s show trial sets a dangerous precedent
https://progressive.international/wire/2026-10-26-ulm5–germanys-show-trial-sets-a-dangerous-precedent/en/

Albanian PM claims Iran ‘fueled’ mass protests against Kushner luxury resort
https://thecradle.co/articles/albanian-pm-claims-iran-fueled-mass-protests-against-kushner-luxury-resort

Netherlands quits Eurovision 2027 over ‘Israel’s’ participation
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Arts&Culture/netherlands-quits-eurovision-2027-over-israel-s-participatio

Lagarde to leave ECB early, citing freedom of speech
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/lagarde-to-leave-ecb-early-citing-freedom-of-speech

Extreme Heat Pushes Pyrenees Glaciers Toward Extinction
https://www.telesurenglish.net/heat-pyrenees-glaciers-toward-extinction/

EU Firefighters March in Brussels Against Civil Protection Cuts
https://www.telesurenglish.net/eu-firefighters-march-brussels-cuts/

How Sir David Bell’s review turned anger at ‘Israel’ into an antisemitism crisis in schools
https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/analysis/how-sir-david-bell-s-review-turned-anger-at-israel-into-an-a

France or Cuba: Where Is the Repression?
https://resumen-english.org/2026/10/france-or-cuba-where-is-the-repression/

France strikes against the rulers who sold Europe to United States gas
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/11/04/france-strikes-against-the-rulers-who-sold-europe-to-united-states-gas/

NORTH AMERICA

JD Vance admits war on Iran main reason for crushing midterm defeat
https://thecradle.co/articles/jd-vance-admits-war-on-iran-main-reason-for-crushing-midterm-defeat
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/republicans-split-over-blame-for-midterm-losses-tied-to-war
see also: https://thecradle.co/articles/democrats-win-sweeping-landslide-in-midterms-as-iran-says-us-citizens-voted-no-to-war
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/midterm-wave-democrats-take-congress-as-voters-punish-gop
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-questions-hegseth-s-future-after-republican-midterm-lo
see also: https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68564&slug=trump-says-assault-on-iran-part-of-republican-midterm-defeat

Pedophile President: Trump & Epstein Argued Over Who would Take 13-Year-Old’s Virginity, New House Report States
https://www.mintpressnews.com/pedophile-president-trump-epstein-argued-over-who-would-take-13-year-olds-virginity-new-house-report-states/291281/

Pentagon Details $782M Unmanned Systems Package for Asia Centcom
https://www.telesurenglish.net/pentagon-details-782m-unmanned-systems-package-for-asia-centcom/

Washington slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms for ‘aiding Iran’
https://thecradle.co/articles/washington-slaps-sanctions-on-indian-turkish-firms-for-aiding-iran

Democrats take control of US Congress in major rebuke of Trump. What comes next?
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/11/04/democrats-take-control-of-us-congress-in-major-rebuke-of-trump-what-comes-next/
see also: https://www.palestinechronicle.com/democrats-take-congress-in-midterms-as-israeli-media-warn-of-political-earthquake/

Silicon Valley giants lost hundreds of millions in US midterms: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/silicon-valley-giants-lost-hundreds-of-millions-in-us-midterms-report

Rubio expected to quit Trump cabinet to ‘salvage’ 2028 presidential bid: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/rubio-expected-to-quit-trump-cabinet-to-salvage-2028-presidential-bid-report

UN Condemns US Terror War on Cartels and Calls for Drug Legalisation
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/un-condemns-us-terror-war-on-cartels-and-calls-for-drug-legalisation/

Providence Becomes Largest US City to Divest From Israel in Landmark Vote
https://qudsnen.com/post?id=68566&slug=providence-becomes-largest-us-city-to-divest-from-israel-in-landmark-vote

ICE arrests of Dominicans in Puerto Rico spark outrage and reignite calls for independence
https://breakthroughnews.org/2026/10/28/ice-arrests-of-dominicans-in-puerto-rico-spark-outrage-and-reignite-calls-for-independence/

NYPD drops contract with Israeli spy firm over fears of political suppression: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/nypd-drops-contract-with-israeli-spy-firm-over-fears-of-political-suppression-report

US kills 5 in Pacific as unproven drug smuggling claims persist
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-military-kills-5-in-pacific-under-unproven-drug-smuggling

US war on Iran bill exceeds $47bn, excluding military base repair costs: Report
https://thecradle.co/articles/us-war-on-iran-bill-exceeds-47bn-excluding-military-base-repair-costs-report

Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans
https://www.propublica.org/article/afriforum-grant-trump-white-south-africans

AIPAC Isn’t Retreating. Here’s How It’s Already Shaping the Next Congress.
https://theintercept.com/2026/10/29/aipac-israel-midterms-spending-elections-congress/
see also: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/the-money-behind-the-pro-israel-lobby-in-us-elections-in-cha
see also: https://blackagendareport.com/aipac-going-dark-sheds-new-light-derelictions-democrat-party

‘Contrary to law’: Judge strikes down Trump admin’s definition of ‘medically frail’ in Medicaid work requirements
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/29/judge-strikes-down-trump-admins-definition-of-medically-frail-in-medicaid-work-rules-01140696

U.S. citizens to submit evidence to International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Trump, Rubio, other senior U.S. officials
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/11/04/u-s-citizens-to-submit-evidence-to-international-criminal-court-seeking-arrest-warrants-against-trump-rubio-other-senior-u-s-officials/

Canadian Labour Congress calls on workers to refuse arms for Israel
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/11/02/canadian-labour-congress-calls-on-workers-to-refuse-arms-for-israel/

Canada maintains push to reduce economic dependence on US
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/canada-maintains-push-to-reduce-economic-dependence-on-us

A landslide against Trump, his war and ICE
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/11/04/a-landslide-against-trump-his-war-and-ice/

Blue Tsunami’s Clearest Takeaway: People Hate Data Centers
https://theintercept.com/2026/11/05/midterm-elections-ai-data-centers-voters/
see also: https://theintercept.com/2026/10/29/midterms-election-money-ai-super-pac/

The Spirit of “Party Unity, My Ass” Is Back and Coming for the DSA (and El-Sayed)
https://theintercept.com/2026/10/24/centrist-democrats-dsa-el-sayed/

The Disappearing Victims: Pentagon Records Missed Almost Half of Troops’ Domestic Abuse Killings
https://theintercept.com/2026/10/26/military-domestic-violence-murder-deaths-women/

Pentagon plans for death of Trump’s record military budget
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/29/trump-pentagon-defense-budget-dead-01141161

Hegseth Built a New Pentagon Office for Religion. Military Religious Leaders Wish He Hadn’t.
https://theintercept.com/2026/10/25/hegseth-military-christian-religion/

‘Sick to my stomach’: trans Americans on politicians who spent $183m attacking them for votes
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/05/anti-trans-attacks-midterm-elections-republicans