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Americans, regional nations ‘sick and tired’ of Israel duping US into ‘forever wars’: Iran FM

Press TV · November 9, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Americans and people across the West Asia region are fed up with Israel’s role in dragging successive US administrations into “forever wars.”

In a post on his X account on Monday, Araghchi said US President Donald Trump clearly recognized that the vast majority of Americans were “disgusted with Israel,” but appeared confused about the reasons behind the sentiment.

“Americans are evidently sick and tired of Israel bamboozling US administrations into Forever Wars,” he wrote.

The region was equally exhausted by the prolonged conflicts, the top Iranian diplomat emphasized.

Araghchi’s post comes in response to earlier remarks by the US president, who said in an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that a “great dislike” for Israel, public opposition to the war against Iran, and rising gasoline prices were the main reasons Republicans suffered sweeping losses in last week’s midterm elections. … Full article

French government raises minimum wage amid cost-of-living unrest

Al Mayadeen | November 9, 2026

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Monday that the government would bring forward a planned minimum wage increase to December instead of January, seeking to ease mounting public anger over the cost of living amid weeks of protests and unrest.

The government will raise the minimum wage by 1.6%, bringing monthly net pay to €1,502 from the current €1,478, an increase of €24, Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou said during a press conference, according to Reuters. … Full article

Wrong, Newswise, Irresponsible Climate Messaging, Not Climate Change Itself, Is Fueling Student Anxiety

By Anthony Watts | ClimateRealism | November 6, 2026

Newswise, cites a University of Utah article “How Anxiety Over Climate Change Affects Students,” to claim that that hundreds of undergraduates feel powerless, frustrated, and anxious about climate change, arguing that universities need more resources to help them cope. The anxiety may be real, but the implication that physical climate change is causing it is false, and unsupported by the study. The study itself points toward a different explanation: generalized anxiety, political ideology, and repeated exposure to alarming climate information in classrooms and online.

University of Utah researchers surveyed 547 students and found that 54 percent frequently or strongly felt powerless about climate change and 55 percent felt frustrated. Yet the researchers explicitly caution that their findings do not establish a causal connection between climate change and anxiety. One author acknowledges the relationship could run in either direction, with people already prone to generalized anxiety potentially being more susceptible to climate anxiety.

That distinction is crucial. A student saying, “I’m terrified of climate change” demonstrates that the student is frightened. It does not demonstrate that the physical climate caused the fear. … continue

US Democrats consider $15bln Ukraine aid package, Russia sanctions

Al Mayadeen | November 8, 2026

Democrats are discussing a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth approximately $15 billion, alongside efforts to tighten sanctions against Russia, as the party seeks to use its strengthened position in Congress to challenge the Trump administration’s approach to the conflict, the Financial Times reported.

Following their victories in the US midterm elections, Democrats, who secured control of both chambers of Congress, are preparing to pursue a more active role in supporting Kiev. However, despite their gains, President Donald Trump retains control over US foreign policy, leaving lawmakers to exert pressure primarily through budgetary decisions, legislative initiatives, and congressional oversight. … Full article

Zelensky’s Critics Vanish Into Ukrainian Secret Prisons – Source

Sputnik – 09.11.2026

Critics of Zelensky end up at secret torture sites, which Ukraine uses as a tool of reprisal, a source in the resistance movement in Odessa told Sputnik.

“It’s a case of ‘one hand washes the other’ – those who disagree with Zelensky’s regime and critics of Ukrainian law enforcers end up in these prisons. In fact, for this criticism they are reported, and the person is taken to this institution under unclear circumstances. For the authorities, they play the role of cleaners. These prisons are needed by the authorities, which is why they exist and why no one touches them,” a member of the Odessa resistance said.

One example is a Ukrainian torture site called the “Library” that had been discovered near Mariupol, the source said.

“Why aren’t criminal cases opened? Who in their right mind in today’s Ukraine would open a case against, say, ‘Azov’? Whoever opens one will end up in that prison themselves,” the person said.

Secret torture sites have existed in Ukraine since 2014— a fact Russian authorities have repeatedly highlighted. The issue struck a chord with Ukrainians on Monday, when a crowd gathered outside a house in a Kiev suburb where people were reportedly being held and beaten in the basement.

The Ukrainian authorities are trying to intimidate the population: a medic who arrived at the secret prison, an ambulance driver, and another woman have already been arrested, and other protest participants are being sought.

1 in every 5 prisoners in secret torture prisons in Ukraine dies there

Al Mayadeen | November 8, 2026

Approximately one-fifth of those held in secret detention facilities in Ukraine die in custody, RIA Novosti reported, citing an unnamed member of the anti-fascist underground resistance in Odessa.

The source described a combination of deliberate killings, severe torture, and deaths among prisoners unable to withstand abuse because of their age or health.

“Roughly one in five is physically eliminated — and that’s not even counting targeted ‘orders’ [to kill specific individuals]. Out of every 700 people who pass through these torture chambers, about 150 die,” a member of the group said. … Full article

80% of Palestinian prisoners suffer from scabies in Israeli jails, advocacy group says

MEMO | November 8, 2026

Scabies affect around 80% of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, including children, the Palestinian Prisoner Society said Sunday, citing accounts from inmates and freed detainees, Anadolu reports.

In a briefing, the nongovernmental organization said its legal teams visited dozens of prisoners in October and early November. It said severe clothing shortages and overcrowding helped spread the disease, while prisoners received inadequate treatment.

The society said the accounts pointed to a “systematic policy” of abuse, starvation and medical neglect across Israeli prisons.

Prisoners told lawyers that special units from the Israel Prison Service entered prison wings with dogs and used rubber-coated bullets and weapons the prisoners could not identify. Some reported burns or said they were temporarily unable to move after being struck. Others reported broken teeth, fractured ribs and bruising from beatings.

The frequency of raids varied by prison, with some wings targeted every two or three days, the group said. … Full article

CWRC: 674 Attacks Target Palestinian Olive Harvest in 37 Days

IMEMC | November 7, 2026

Israeli forces and colonizers carried out 674 attacks against Palestinian farmers, olive groves and agricultural property across the West Bank, including Jerusalem, between October 1 and November 6, according to a report issued Saturday by the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC).

The commission attributed 520 attacks to colonizers and 154 to Israeli forces, warning that violence and restrictions on farmland access threatened the harvest and farmers’ livelihoods.

Nablus recorded 230 attacks, followed by Ramallah and Al-Bireh with 130 and Salfit with 129. The commission also recorded 87 in Hebron, 41 in Jenin, 30 in Bethlehem, 24 in Qalqilya and three in Jerusalem.

The report documented 249 incidents of intimidation, 76 physical assaults and 43 incidents of movement restrictions or denial of access to land. It also recorded abductions and detention in fields, in addition to gunfire, tear gas and pepper spray, and attacks on journalists and solidarity activists accompanying farmers.

One Palestinian died from injuries sustained when settlers shot him while he was taking part in olive picking, the commission said.

The commission recorded 91 incidents of olive theft, 37 cases of equipment theft or confiscation, 20 incidents of trees being broken and 18 incidents of cutting or uprooting trees. It also reported the burning of farmland and agricultural property and the bulldozing of fields.

Approximately 2,974 olive trees were recorded as damaged, with more attacks on trees and lands that could not be recorded die to siege and isolation behind the Annexation Wall. The commission warned that damage to mature trees and equipment threatens income beyond the current season. … Full article

Israeli forces shoot Palestinian child, detain 2 in West Bank raids

MEMO | November 8, 2026

Israeli forces shot and wounded a Palestinian child and detained two men during raids in the occupied West Bank late Saturday, Palestinian media reported.

Palestine TV said the child was shot in the foot during a raid near the Kafr Saba neighborhood in the northern city of Qalqilya.

The official Wafa news agency separately reported that troops detained a man at his home in Hebron and another in Taybeh, east of Ramallah.

The second man’s vehicle was also seized.

In Hebron, soldiers raided another house, confined the family to one room and ransacked the property.

Hundreds of Israeli occupiers entered the city’s Old City under army protection and forced shopkeepers to close their businesses.

Occupiers also attacked a Palestinian home on Al-Shuhada Street, smashing windows. … Full article

2 Gazans killed, 12 others wounded in continued Israeli attacks

MEMO | November 8, 2026

Two Palestinians, including a woman, were killed and 12 others, including a woman, were injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn Sunday, in the latest violations of a ceasefire in effect since October 2025, Anadolu reports.

A medical source at Nasser Medical Complex said two Palestinians, including a woman, were killed and seven others sustained injuries of varying severity in an Israeli strike on a group of civilians in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

A medical source told Anadolu Agency that four Palestinians were wounded, including one seriously, in an Israeli strike targeting a group of civilians in northern Gaza.

Eyewitnesses said a drone fired a missile into a gathering of people in the Bir al-Naaja area, west of Jabalia in northern Gaza.

In the south, a woman was shot in the back by Israeli forces while she was in the Qatari Camp, east of the Hamad residential complex in Khan Younis, the source said.

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli military vehicles opened heavy fire toward southern Khan Younis and the al-Shakoush area, west of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Local sources told Anadolu Agency that Israeli artillery also shelled areas east of Gaza City, with no injuries reported. … Full article

Israeli forces raid homes, school in southern Syria, set up checkpoints

Press TV · November 8, 2026

Israeli forces have stormed into several homes and a school in Syria’s southern Quneitra province, setting up checkpoints there in yet another breach of the Arab country’s sovereignty.

The television news channel al-Ikhbariyah Syria reported that the occupation troops forced open the school gate during Saturday’s incursion into the village of al-Samadaniyah al-Gharbiyah.

The report did not say whether the raid, involving 14 military vehicles, resulted in any casualties or arbitrary arrests.

Israeli forces also set up a temporary checkpoint in northern Quneitra and a unit in Wadi al-Raqad in western Dara’a province, the report added.

Israeli engineering units further continued building fortifications near the town of Saida al-Hanout in southern Quneitra.

The Sijil Center, an organization monitoring Israeli activities in Syria, recorded 395 violations by Israeli soldiers in October, up 41.1 percent from 280 in September and the highest monthly total in 2026.

Last month, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged Israeli authorities to “cease actions that harass or intimidate civilians in Syrian villages, including raids, restrictions on freedom of movement, detention and destruction of crops.”

“No person may be detained absent proper basis in international law, and the important procedural guarantees under applicable international human rights and humanitarian law that protect any individual taken into custody must be fully respected,” he said. … Full article

Palestinian journalist released from Israeli detention condemns arrest as ‘political pressure’

MEMO | November 8, 2026

Palestinian journalist Abdulkader Abu Shehadeh urged solidarity against political pressure targeting journalists and activists after Israeli authorities released him from detention on Sunday, Anadolu reports.

Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic security agency arrested Abu Shehadeh at his home in Jaffa on Nov. 4.

Authorities detained Abu Shehadeh on suspicion of “communicating with a foreign agent” following an interview he conducted with Palestinian thinker Azmi Bishara regarding Israeli elections and the situation of Palestinians. … Full article

Strikes on al-Masirah TV crew ‘clear sign of Saudi Arabia’s repression of journalists’

Press TV · November 8, 2026

A prominent member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council has strongly condemned the Saudi strikes against members of the al-Masirah TV team in airstrikes near the Yemeni capital Sana’a, describing the attack as proof of Riyadh’s repressive approach toward freedom of the press.

In a statement on Sunday, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi noted that Saudi aerial raids on journalists, photographers and media professionals while performing their primary duties constitute a deliberate act of terrorism, and a direct assault on freedom of the press.

He said the attack sought to prevent the international community from observing the massacre that Saudis were perpetrating, the high casualties inflicted, and the extent of destruction caused. It was also meant to destroy evidence related to atrocities committed against Yemeni people in an attempt to evade accountability. … Full article

UN probe exposes UAE training, deployment of Colombian mercenaries to fuel genocide in Sudan

The Cradle | November 8, 2026

A confidential UN report has found that the UAE hired Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia that has been accused of committing genocide in Sudan, The New York Times reported on 5 November.

The NYT obtained a UN report submitted to the Security Council last week. It says Global Security Services Group, a security firm closely tied to the UAE government, sent Colombian mercenaries to Sudan via territory controlled by Emirati proxies in Libya and Somalia.

The mercenaries had been trained at two military bases in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, before being deployed to Sudan.

Global Security Services Group was founded by a senior official in the Emirati presidency. Its website describes the company as “a preferred security provider” for the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

The UAE has also been accused of supplying the RSF with drones and weapons despite a UN arms embargo. … Full article

Iraqi anti-terror group rejects foreign minister’s claims on disarmament deal

Press TV · November 8, 2026

An Iraqi anti-terror resistance group has flatly rejected remarks by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that it had agreed to a government plan to bring weapons under state control and said it did not sign an accord with the Baghdad government to hand over its arms.

Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, in a statement issued late on Saturday, dismissed “inaccurate remarks” by Hussein, stressing that it had neither declared, endorsed, nor signed anything concerning its weapons.

“We signed a sovereignty agreement alongside three other armed factions with the Coordination Framework parties and the prime minister,” it said, emphasizing it remained firmly committed to its terms.

Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada also urged Iraqi government officials to ensure accuracy and responsibility when sharing information and making public statements to avoid confusion or misleading public opinion. … Full article

Iraq’s Badr bloc rejects US ‘diktats’ to close Iran border crossings

Al Mayadeen | November 8, 2026

Iraq’s Badr parliamentary bloc called on the government Sunday to immediately reopen closed border crossings with Iran, rejecting US “diktats” to restrict border access as interference in Iraqi sovereignty.

The statement came after Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein revealed Saturday that Washington had formally asked Baghdad to close all crossings with Iran except two.

Badr said Hussein’s remarks exposed foreign agendas targeting southern Iraq and undermining the country’s sovereign decision-making. It urged the government to place citizens’ interests and national sovereignty above foreign pressure.

The Iraqi people and their national forces “will not stand idly by in the face of any violation of sovereignty or submission to foreign agendas that harm the country’s interests,” the bloc said. … Full article

Iran-Linked Ships Spotted Hovering over Subsea Cables: Report

Al-Manar | November 8, 2026

Iranian-linked vessels have been observed making suspicious movements near undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Oman, according to a Financial Times report, following Tehran’s warnings that it could target regional communications infrastructure if the United States and Israel renew aggression against the Islamic Republic.

At least four vessels tracked by the maritime analytics company Windward have been observed taking unusual routes and loitering over subsea cables traversing the Gulf of Oman in the days after Iran warned of disruption to digital infrastructure if the US escalated the conflict, reported the Financial Times on Friday.

Three were tankers subject to US sanctions, while the fourth was a small Iranian fishing craft that loitered over the Europe India Gateway and Transworld cables between October 21 and 26, according to Windward data. … continue

New attack on Iran could devastate ‘Israel’, IOF general warns

Al Mayadeen | November 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s second term has exposed a reality starkly at odds with his promises to end crises and “achieve world peace,” as wars continue and economic difficulties deepen, Israeli reserve Major General Yitzhak Brik said.

In an article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv, Brik noted that the West Asia region remains engulfed in an ongoing war, amid fears that the confrontation could spread to other parts of the world. Meanwhile, the global economy is deteriorating rather than experiencing the prosperity Trump had promised.

Brik argued that the outcome of the US midterm elections, in which Republicans lost control of Congress, reflected the extent of public dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies and declining confidence in his ability to resolve the crises he had pledged to address.

According to Brik, the US president is now facing consequential decisions over the war on Iran, amid sharp divisions within his administration and the absence of a unified strategy for dealing with the evolving confrontation. … continue

Nuclear deterrence: The US-Israeli military aggression against Iran made the unthinkable legitimate

By Nahid Poureisa · Press TV · November 8, 2026

From Student Day on 13 Aban in Iran, where crowds chanted calls for Donald Trump’s killing and revenge and carried slogans declaring that “nuclear deterrence is our inalienable right,” to Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin meeting with Mohsen Rezaei and the Republican Party’s historic defeat in the US midterm elections, the war’s spillover effects are reshaping three trajectories simultaneously.

These trajectories include the boundaries of Iran’s nuclear policy, the depth of the Russian-Iranian strategic partnership, and the economic calculus of American domestic politics.

Underlying all three is a dynamic that has been repeatedly reinforced, which is the US-Israeli military aggression lending legitimacy to precisely the outcomes it seeks to prevent. … continue

U.S. Midterms – a Referendum on Israel and Zionist Power

By Mark Collett | Occidental Observer | November 7, 2026

Trump’s naked pro-Zionist agenda triggered an unprecedented ‘blue wave’ that was characterised by a complete rejection of Israel first neo-conservative foreign policy, changing U.S. politics forever. … continue

U.S. rapper Macklemore says 9 major arenas rejected Palestine benefit concerts

MEMO | November 7, 2026

American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major US arenas had rejected plans to host concerts supporting Palestine, accusing venue operators of blocking the events after learning they were part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, Anadolu reports.

In a lengthy Instagram statement, the Grammy-winning artist said he had planned to bring the tour to the US following successful concerts in Dublin, Paris, and London.

“After weeks of reaching out, nine major American arenas have turned us down,” he wrote, naming Madison Square Garden, Prudential Center, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Crypto.com Arena, Chase Center and Climate Pledge Arena.

Macklemore said his team had received available dates at the venues through the end of the year by mid-September, but those opportunities disappeared once the operators learned the concerts would benefit Palestine. “The doors were closed,” he said, adding that he had never experienced anything similar in more than two decades of touring.

The rapper accused powerful figures in the entertainment industry of attempting to silence artists who publicly support Palestinians, arguing that commercial interests were being prioritized over freedom of expression. … Full article

Twice as many Canadian Jews serve in Israeli military as Canada’s armed forces: Report

The Cradle | November 6, 2026

More Canadian Jews were serving in the Israeli army in March 2025 than in the Canadian military as of earlier this year, The Maple reported on 6 November, according to documents from the Canadian and Israeli governments. … continue

Cisco expanded ties With ‘Israel’s’ military during war on Gaza

Al Mayadeen| November 7, 2026

US technology giant Cisco worked to preserve and expand its business with the Israeli military throughout the Gaza genocide, according to leaked internal documents revealing the company’s efforts to maintain intelligence contracts, repair military networks, and pursue new deals with Israeli state institutions.

The documents, obtained by The Guardian, show that Cisco mobilized senior executives and technical teams to protect its relationship with “Israel’s” military intelligence apparatus after repeated network failures threatened operations. They also reveal dozens of deals pursued with Israeli government and military bodies in 2026, including the intelligence community, air force, and navy. … Full article

Winter Rains Drown Displacement Tents in Devastated Gaza

IMEMC | November 7, 2026

Heavy rain flooded thousands of tents across the Gaza Strip as a storm swept through the territory on Friday evening, November 6, leaving displaced families without adequate protection before winter had fully set in. Thunderstorms and strong winds battered makeshift camps and temporary shelters, raising fears for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians living without secure housing.

Flooding was reported in central and southern Gaza, with thousands of tents affected, especially on low-lying ground. Water seeped into shelters and damaged families’ belongings. Some tents were largely submerged, amid fears of worsening conditions as the storm continued to affect the Palestinian territories.

In the camps, families faced another cold, damp night with soaked bedding and clothing. […]

Many shelters occupy low-lying land, exposed areas or coastal sites poorly equipped to handle heavy rainfall. Water can accumulate around tents faster than it can be drained away.

Widespread damage during Israel’s war in Gaza has left sewage networks and stormwater drainage systems struggling to cope with seasonal rain. … Full article

Saudi air raids kill 22 civilians near Yemeni capital

Press TV · November 7, 2026

At least 22 people, mostly women and children, have been killed, and dozens of others sustained injuries when Saudi fighter aircraft carried out airstrikes against a civilian neighborhood on the outskirts of the Yemeni capital Sana’a amid Riyadh’s ongoing onslaught against the Arab country, local officials said.

The al-Masirah television channel, citing the officials, reported that the Saudi air raids targeted several buildings in the al-Sharia area of ​​the Bani Hushaysh district on Saturday afternoon, killing at least 22 individuals and injuring at least 30 others.

Paramedics have reportedly launched search and rescue operations to retrieve people trapped under the rubble of five houses destroyed in the Saudi airstrikes.

Eyewitness and local sources reported that Saudi warplanes also bombed roads leading to the scene of the deadly aerial attack in an attempt to obstruct rescue efforts.
An injured middle-aged Yemeni man is seen lying on a hospital bed following Saudi airstrikes against residential buildings in al-Sharia area of the Bani Hushaysh district, Sana’a province, Yemen, on November 7, 2026.

A cameraman for al-Masirah TV was injured as Saudi aircraft targeted paramedics and residential buildings in the Bani Hushaysh district.

Elsewhere in the northwestern province of Sa’ada, five Saudi aerial attacks struck the Maran Walad Ja’shan region. There were no immediate reports of possible casualties or the extent of damage caused.

A civilian also sustained wounds when Saudi forces opened fire on residents in the border district of Shada’a. … Full article

Thousands of Syrian troops set to join Saudi war on Yemen

Al Mayadeen| November 7, 2026

Thousands of Syrian troops are reportedly preparing to deploy to Yemen under a military arrangement with Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new phase in the conflict and expanding Riyadh’s efforts in its aggression on Yemen.

Yemeni officials cited by AFP on Saturday said hundreds of Syrian personnel had already been deployed near the Saudi-Yemeni border, while additional forces were expected to arrive in stages. The reported agreement provides for an initial contingent of approximately 3,000 troops, with the overall deployment potentially exceeding 10,000.

A source from Yemen’s Aden government told AFP that Damascus and Riyadh reached an agreement on sending the initial contingent to participate in operations against the Yemeni Armed Forces. … continue

Jared Kushner’s Diplomacy for Hire

By Philip Giraldi | Unz Review | November 7, 2026

Many observers of the highly dysfunctional President Donald J Trump administration have noted how a major contributing factor for the foreign policy disasters might well derive from the appointment of two real estate billionaires personally linked to the president as its top negotiators. That Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner had no diplomatic experience right from the beginning the presumption should have been a given that they would be managed and consistently out-maneuvered by their counterparts from other countries. That Kushner possessed unique access to Trump and might be inclined to give him bad advice in return for business “favors” also should have been reckoned by Congress and the national media.

In fact, there have been a lot of good reasons to be most particularly suspicious of son-in-law Jared Kushner given his history of shady business dealings. … continue

Russia backs Tehran’s conditions in talks with US, Iran’s envoy says

Al Mayadeen | November 7, 2026

Moscow understands and supports Tehran’s firm position on negotiations with the United States, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on Saturday, stressing that dialogue alone cannot advance diplomacy without the fulfillment of Iran’s strategic conditions.

Speaking about a three-hour meeting between Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Jalali said the discussions addressed strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, as well as Iran’s position on Washington’s failure to honor its commitments.

Jalali explained that Rezaei conveyed to Putin that direct negotiations with Washington would serve no purpose without guarantees, adding that the fundamental condition for any diplomatic initiative is the full and unconditional acceptance of Iran’s seven conditions by the US. … continue

Russia warns of foreign troops in Ukraine ahead of drills

Al Mayadeen | November 7, 2026

Moscow categorically rejects the deployment of foreign military forces in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday, responding to the first military exercises conducted by the so-called “multinational force-Ukraine” under the “coalition of the willing.”

In a statement, Zakharova reiterated Russia’s opposition to the deployment of foreign troops, saying it would remain unacceptable regardless of whether it took place under the coalition’s framework or that of another organization.

“We once again confirm that the deployment of foreign armed contingents in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable, neither through the so-called coalition of the willing, nor under the auspices of any other associations… The deployment will de facto mean military intervention and the deliberate projection of additional threats to Russia’s security,” Zakharova said.

She also warned that Russian forces would consider any foreign military units deployed in Ukraine legitimate targets.

The United Kingdom and France are leading the first major military exercise of the so-called Multinational Force-Ukraine (MNF-U), the military component of the “coalition of the willing,” in Poland from November 9 to 22, 2026.

Dubbed Exercise Koalicja, the drills bring together approximately 2,800 military personnel from 11 countries: Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom. The exercise is taking place primarily at the Nowa Dęba training area in southeastern Poland.

France is set to deploy 1,500 troops from its 1st Division, while Britain will contribute 300 personnel from its 7th Light Mechanised Brigade. … Full article

China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks

Global Times | November 7, 2026

China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands said in a statement issued on Saturday.

The report accused China of launching cyberattacks against targets in the Netherlands and Europe, repeating the same old allegations about the so-called “China cyber threat,” the spokesperson said.

The China-related content of the report disregards facts and makes groundless accusations against China with malicious intent to smear China’s image, the spokesperson said. … Full article

Irish ‘fake news’ expert exposed as fake

RT | November 7, 2026

Irish academic who built a career studying fake news and disinformation has been caught up in a misinformation scandal over a doctorate he apparently never earned, according to an investigation by national broadcaster RTE.

Tom Felle, an associate professor and former head of journalism at the University of Galway, one of Ireland’s leading universities, was referred to as ‘Dr Tom Felle’ for years. His supposed credentials appeared on university websites, recruitment materials, and social media. In his CV and an interview with RTE last summer, Felle claimed that he earned a journalism PhD in 2022 from London’s City University, now City St George’s, where he previously worked as a senior lecturer. Its journalism department ranks among Britain’s most prestigious.

However, an RTE Prime Time investigation published on Friday found that Felle was never awarded the doctorate he claimed to hold. A former senior academic at City St George’s told the broadcaster that Felle enrolled in a PhD program but left without completing it. Felle claimed that he earned his degree through previously published research, a legitimate route involving a shorter thesis. Yet he reportedly could not recall its title or explain its absence from the university library. He also said he had no supervisor or external examiner and had never defended his thesis – all requirements for obtaining a doctorate at City St George’s.

The university initially refused to confirm whether Felle was an alumnus, citing data protection. But a Freedom of Information request and subsequent review revealed that none of the four journalism PhDs awarded in 2021-22 and 2022-23 were earned through his supposed route. … continue

Coup d’état in Poland

By René Zittlau | Forum Geopolitica | November 5, 2026 

The European elites can no longer find responses to the consequences of their policies that are legitimate under the rule of law. The result is a breach of the law—and even a coup, as recently occurred in Poland. … continue

Zelensky’s Nazi-style ‘torture chambers’ rake in billions – MP

RT | November 7, 2026

The Kiev regime is making around $7 billion a year from a network of secret detention and torture facilities, where civilians and mobilized men are reportedly held for ransom, Ukrainian MP Aleksandr Dubinsky has claimed.

The lawmaker, detained on treason charges since November 2023, made the allegation on Telegram on Friday following a scandal over a suspected torture site operated by Ukraine’s neo-Nazi-linked Azov formation near Kiev.

Citing figures from a joint briefing by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and National Police, Dubinsky claimed that more than 1,000 such facilities operate across Ukraine, each holding 30 to 40 people. With an estimated 40,000 detainees and an alleged average ransom of $15,000, he calculated that the network could generate $600 million a month, or $7.2 billion annually, assuming the same number of people paid for release each month.

“$7.2 billion a year – that’s the math behind the profits of [Vladimir] Zelensky’s torture chambers and concentration camps. Just like the Nazis, whose concentration camps were also designed to generate profits,” he wrote.

The MP has spent nearly three years in pretrial detention following his arrest in November 2023 on suspicion of treason and cooperation with Russian military intelligence. He denies the accusations, claiming he is being persecuted for criticizing Zelensky’s government. … Full article

The Endgame: When the CIA Proxy War Runs Out of Ukrainians!

By Seth Ferris – New Eastern Outlook – November 7, 2026

From Napoleon’s march on Moscow to Hitler’s catastrophic invasion of the Soviet Union, strategic arrogance, political miscalculation and the underestimation of Russia’s capacity to absorb punishment have repeatedly produced consequences far removed from the expectations of those who started the wars.

As battlefield realities shift and diplomatic negotiations expose growing divisions in Washington and Europe, the Ukraine conflict is approaching a strategic reckoning. Trump talks peace, Moscow holds its ground, Kyiv faces mounting manpower and political pressures, and the U.S. intelligence establishment appears to be pursuing a far more confrontational agenda.

I think it’s no secret the Ukraine war is a CIA war. I doubt Trump can do anything himself anyway. I’ve wondered for a while if the anti-Russia pro-war EU isn’t also being manipulated by the CIA. When they run out of Ukrainians, they need another source of cannon fodder.

All the while Trump talks peace as the CIA fuels the war in Ukraine, as the title of a recent commentary explains so well. The central problem is not Trump or Putin. It is an intelligence apparatus that appears to have an agenda of its own. The war continues not simply because of political disagreements between Washington and Moscow, but because elements of the U.S. national security establishment have institutional interests that run counter to ending it.

While Trump calls Zelensky “more difficult to deal with” than Putin and urges Ukrainians to elect new leadership, his CIA is reportedly pursuing operations against Russia more aggressively than under Biden. The contradiction is striking: the CIA is helping Ukraine target Russian oil refineries even as Trump pursues deals to sell Russian diesel.

Meanwhile, his intelligence chief travels to Moscow to tell the Russians they cannot win, while reports suggest intelligence analysts are reluctant to tell the president what they actually think. This is not a coherent peace strategy. It is a government sending contradictory signals, with an intelligence agency seemingly operating according to its own rules and priorities. … continue

Over 16,000 hectares of farms, forests burnt in Israeli offensive on southern Lebanon, says minister

Press TV · November 7, 2026

Lebanese Environment Minister Tamara el-Zein says Israeli assaults have scorched more than 16,000 hectares of farmland and forest between October 2023 and September 2026, citing the deployment of phosphorus shells and other munitions banned by international law.

In a statement marking the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict on Friday, Zein highlighted that Israeli forces utilized 1,800 tons of explosives in three demolitions in southern Lebanon.

She detailed the environmental devastation resulting from these attacks, which included fires in agricultural and forested areas, harm to nature reserves, and the loss faced by farmers whose crops and means of living were obliterated.

Furthermore, she pointed out that the demolitions significantly transformed the landscapes of the targeted regions. … continue

Study says Christians’ share of occupied Jerusalem population fell from 25% to 1.56% over century

MEMO | November 6, 2026

The share of Christians in occupied Jerusalem fell from 25% of the population in 1922 to about 1.56% by the end of 2023, according to a study released by the Jerusalem International Foundation, Anadolu reports.

The study said the city had around 15,300 Christians at the end of 2023, including approximately 13,100 Palestinians.

It attributed the decline to Israeli policies, economic and social pressures, continued emigration, and low population growth.

Israeli residency policies affecting Palestinians in Jerusalem, including revocation of residency permits under the “center of life” criterion, have also contributed to reducing the Palestinian presence in the city, the study said.

The report further cited attacks on Christian clergy, monks and worshippers, including physical and verbal assaults, spitting, and damage to property, cemeteries and religious symbols.

The study also pointed to Israeli restrictions on access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and limits on participation in religious events, including Holy Saturday and Easter celebrations. … continue

Israel closes Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshipers, allows settler religious ceremonies

Palestinian Information Center – November 6, 2026

AL-KHALIL – Israeli occupation authorities completely closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in al-Khalil, in the southern West Bank, to Muslim worshipers and visitors on Friday, citing Jewish holidays.

The closure prevents Muslims from accessing one of their most significant religious sites while allowing Jewish settlers to enter and conduct religious ceremonies inside.

The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said Israeli authorities had ordered the Mosque closed to Muslims from the end of Friday prayer until Saturday night to accommodate settler visits and Jewish holiday celebrations. … Full article

Three Palestinians killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza, including child

Palestinian Information Center – November 6, 2026

GAZA – Three Palestinians were killed on Friday in the Gaza Strip, including a child who was shot dead by Israeli forces in Khan Yunis while the two others died from wounds sustained in earlier Israeli airstrikes, amid continued gunfire and Israeli attacks despite the ceasefire agreement.

A SAFA correspondent reported that 15-year-old Mohammed Nidal Barbakh was shot and killed by Israeli forces near Bir 19 in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.

In Gaza City, Sarah Abu Jiyab, a medical student at the Islamic University of Gaza, died Friday morning from injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the university campus approximately one week earlier.

Abu Jiyab was a resident of the al-Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City.

Another Palestinian, Nabil Hamad, also died from wounds sustained several days earlier in an Israeli airstrike on the al-Balakhiyah area of the al-Shati refugee camp.

The attacks come amid continued Israeli gunfire and attacks across several areas of the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreement remaining in effect.

Kafr Qasim at 70: The massacre Israel still hasn’t owned up to

By Dr Mustafa Fetouri | MEMO | November 6, 2026

Israel almost always promises to investigate allegations of misconduct by its military, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which it often portrays as the most moral army in the world. Yet such investigations rarely lead to meaningful accountability, particularly in major cases involving the killing of civilians. They can drag on for months, sometimes years, and when conclusions are eventually announced; they tend to produce one of two outcomes: either no criminal wrongdoing is established, or responsibility is attributed to an individual soldier, usually a low-ranking one, while the commanders and the wider chain of command are spared. A minor disciplinary measure follows, and the case is effectively closed.

This pattern is not new. It is deeply rooted in the history of Israel’s establishment and how it conducts itself. More importantly, it helps reinforce an image Israel has carefully cultivated since its creation: that of a tiny but highly modern and democratic country, where the rule of law is supreme and justice is not merely a principle embedded in the state’s legal culture but a way of life, surrounded by a sea of “savages” determined to destroy it.

Last week marked 70 years since Israel committed one of its most notorious massacres of Palestinian citizens, in the small Palestinian village of Kafr Qasim, in central what is now Israel, east of Tel Aviv. Unlike hundreds of Palestinian villages depopulated and erased from the map following Israel’s establishment in 1948, Kafr Qasim survived and retains its name. … continue

Bloody massacre in southern Yemen: 25 killed, 40 injured in Saudi airstrike on crowded market

Press TV · November 6, 2026

At least 25 civilians have been killed and many others injured in three consecutive Saudi airstrikes on a crowded market in Yemen’s southwestern province of Ta’izz, less than a week after Saudi-backed forces targeted another busy market in the same province.

Al-Mayadeen television, citing local sources, reported that Saudi warplanes struck al-Hadhara market in the al-Wazi’iyah district on Friday, when the popular bazaar was at the height of its commercial activity and crowded with shoppers and traders.

The initial toll put the number of injured at 40, with fears that the death toll could rise further.

In a statement published on Telegram on Friday afternoon, the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree said an F-15SA fighter jet belonging to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) had taken off from King Khalid Air Base near Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia earlier that morning and carried out three airstrikes on the market. … Full article

YAF ops force Saudi forces out of Kahbub mountains

Al Mayadeen | November 6, 2026

Yemen’s Armed Forces carried out an offensive operation in the Kahbub mountain range east of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, driving Saudi-backed military formations from several positions, Yemeni Military Media said on Friday.

According to a statement, the formations included four brigades belonging to the Giants Forces, commanded by Saudi officer Badr al-Harbi.

The operation was launched along two axes, with Yemeni forces advancing toward the positions and engaging the formations at close range. The clashes resulted in several fighters being killed or captured, the statement said.

Yemen’s Armed Forces also seized strategic positions overlooking other military sites, using them to target the forces stationed there. The operation involved various military units and resulted in the capture of additional personnel and the seizure of assorted military equipment, according to the statement.

The military media further reported that Saudi aircraft carried out airstrikes against the withdrawing Saudi formations as they retreated from their positions in the Kahbub mountains, killing a large number of their members. … continue

Turkiye bows to US pressure, cuts Turkmenistan gas imports via Iran

The Cradle | November 6, 2026

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on 6 November that Ankara had been forced to halt natural gas imports from Turkmenistan via Iran due to US sanctions pressure.

Bayraktar told journalists at a press conference on Friday that the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had intervened in efforts to renew a deal to import gas from Turkmenistan that ended in October 2025.

At the time, the failure to reach an agreement to continue importing 1.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Turkmenistan was blamed on a disagreement over supply volumes and pricing.

However, Energy Minister Bayraktar said US sanctions against Iran were responsible for the failure to reach a new deal.

He explained that pressure from the US had affected the trade, even though the gas simply transited through Iran and Ankara makes no payments to Tehran.

“We subsequently stopped it because OFAC became involved in the matter in some way. Although we were not making any payments to Iran, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, and those tensions are now spreading southward,” Bayraktar said.

Mepa News notes that Turkiye’s existing contract for natural gas imports from Iran is also expected to expire in November. It remains unclear whether Ankara will renew the agreement.

The US decision to intensify sanctions against Iran is part of the war on the Islamic Republic it launched in February. The additional sanctions have forced countries across the region to reassess their relationships with Iranian companies and financial institutions.

Meanwhile, Ankara continues to allow Azerbaijan to export oil through Turkiye for delivery to Israel despite Tel Aviv’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel’s imports of Azerbaijani oil from Turkiye’s Ceyhan Port hit a three-year high in 2025, Reuters reported in January, citing ship tracking data. … Full article

Democrats seeking to block funding of war on Iran before taking control of Congress

Press TV · November 6, 2026

US Democratic lawmakers are considering using their control over federal spending to block further funding for President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, as pressure mounts within the party to bring Trump’s “war of choice” to an end.

The issue is expected to feature prominently in negotiations over a federal spending bill ahead of a December 11 deadline, when Congress must approve fresh funding to prevent a government shutdown.

Democrats, who are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, face mounting calls from within their ranks to make any year-end funding agreement conditional on halting financial support for the military campaign against Iran.

Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro, the Democrats’ top member on the House Appropriations Committee, said on Thursday that the party would not support further funding for the war.

“Democrats will absolutely not fund Trump’s war of choice with Iran that has increased costs on American families and made us less safe,” the Politico reported.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become speaker when Democrats assume control of the chamber, said party leaders would discuss the issue with DeLauro, describing the war on Iran as “reckless and costly.”

Jeffries also said the midterm election results reflected public demands for accountability and an end to the war.

The prospect of a funding confrontation has also gained support from prominent Democrats seen as potential contenders for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

California Representative Ro Khanna called on Democrats to use their congressional majority to end the war, comparing the proposed move to the 1973 congressional action that cut off funding for US military operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

Khanna also urged lawmakers to support a temporary funding measure in December that would prohibit the use of federal money for any US military combat operations in Iran. … Full article

Would President Vance really ditch Israel?

By Tarik Cyril Amar | RT | November 6, 2026

Never hesitate to state the obvious: Everyone with eyes to see is recognizing that the US midterm elections have been sensational. The Democrats have achieved a stupendous – “historic” according to the Financial Times – triumph; the Republicans have suffered a crushing, Stalingrad-scale rout.

Let’s focus on the rout: This is the moment when, on the same day, a New York Times front page main headline promises to explain the GOP’s “historic collapse” while Tucker Carlson starts his show with a wry “well, that was a disaster” (adding that he really means “disaster,” as in the sinking of the Lusitania, not rain at a wedding party).

You may suspect both America’s paper of liberal Centrism and the former Fox host turned MAGA dissident of bias or, at least, Schadenfreude. Yet bias is simply irrelevant in this case, where, for once, the facts really do speak for themselves… continue

US Congresswoman Ansari slams Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran a ‘crime against humanity’

Press TV – November 6, 2026

US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has condemned President Donald Trump’s latest threat to launch further attacks on Iran and “destroy” the rest of the country, saying he is threatening the annihilation of a nation of 90 million people.

“He’s once again threatening the annihilation of a country of 90 million people. A crime against humanity,” Ansari wrote on X on Thursday.

She called on Democrats to take urgent action to end Trump’s “reckless war of choice.”

“Democrats must work urgently to end Trump’s reckless war of choice when we take back the House and the Senate. Enough is enough,” she said.

Her remarks came after Trump said he would prefer not to destroy the rest of Iran but warned that he might have to, adding that people would “know soon enough.” The US president has also claimed that rebuilding the country would take 25 years. […]

The midterm elections, which delivered control of both chambers of Congress to Democrats amid voter anger over elevated fuel prices and the broader costs of the conflict, have intensified scrutiny of the administration’s approach.

Ansari, the Iranian-American representative for Arizona’s Third District, has been among the most vocal critics, previously calling for the 25th Amendment and introducing articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth over the conduct of the war.

Such threats against the civilian population and national infrastructure of a sovereign state constitute clear violations of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law. … Full article

LAPD Pilot Will Track Vehicles In San Fernando Valley

The safeguards are department policy, which means the department can also change them.

By Ken Macon | Reclaim The Net | November 5, 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will go ahead with its plan to install Axon license plate readers on city streetlights in the west San Fernando Valley.

The Los Angeles City Council voted on October 27 to try to stop the move, but the vote fell one short of the ten needed to veto the Police Commission’s September 22 decision. The Los Angeles Times writes that the pilot, which will cover parts of Council District 3, such as Encino, Woodland Hills, and Tarzana, is now expected to launch “in the near future.”

The cameras are attached to the top of streetlights and draw power from them. According to the LAPD’s own slides, the system captures a vehicle and its plate image “along with the date, time, location, and certain vehicle characteristics” – and it does this for every car, not just those suspected of any crime. … continue

Britain’s Online Censorship Law Now Comes With a Crisis Plan for Your Posts

By Cindy Harper | Reclaim The Net | November 4, 2026

The Online Safety Act – the UK’s censorship law – is getting its “crisis” machinery in place, and in full. As of Monday, November 2, big platforms in the country are expected to have in place a censorship plan that will be waiting in the wings, ready to be launched at a moment’s notice, or even before that – if a crisis is merely “likely to occur.”

This is what the regulator’s own paperwork, released on October 12, reveals, with the rules coming into force three weeks later. The crisis rules are part of amendments to two Ofcom codes – the Illegal Content Codes and the Protection of Children Code.

A crisis is defined as “an extraordinary situation in which there is a serious threat to public safety in the United Kingdom” that is highly likely to cause, or have come from, a surge in certain content. Ofcom also said that “local or regional crises may still meet the definition” and “an overseas event may also meet the definition.”

What is covered is content related to terrorism, hate, harassment, stalking, threats and abuse, and what is referred to as “the foreign interference offence” – which is a reference to the National Security Act, and a “misrepresentation” that “may” include “presenting information in a way which amounts to a misrepresentation, even if some or all of the information is true.” … continue

NATO’s “Nordic model” brings Arctic confrontation closer to Russia’s nuclear bases

By Uriel Araujo | November 6, 2026

As Washington shifts Europe’s conventional defense burden onto its allies, the Nordic countries are emerging as a blueprint for NATO’s future – raising questions about Arctic militarization, Russia’s nuclear deterrent, and regional escalation.

Last week, Finnish researcher Matti Pesu argued in Foreign Affairs that the Nordic countries offer a practical path forward for NATO. His proposal, typical as it is of many Western analyses, deserves some attention.

Finland and Sweden, the alliance’s newest members, have deepened defense coordination with Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. Joint air patrols, shared logistics, and intelligence sharing have reached unprecedented levels.

Pesu presents this “Nordic model” as a prototype for NATO 3.0: an alliance in which Europeans take primary responsibility for conventional defense while the United States retains nuclear deterrence and strategic leadership.

This is less about American “withdrawal” than burden-shifting: European states would supply more troops, equipment, infrastructure, and funding – while remaining under the American nuclear umbrella.

One could interpret this as the Europeanization of the costs and risks of “containing” Russia, without a corresponding Europeanization of strategic decision-making. … continue

Russia hawk appointed as Germany’s top commander

RT | November 6, 2026

… Last year, he openly urged the Ukrainian military to target Russian airfields and defense industries in long-range strikes.

In March, he stated that Ukrainian military instructors were about to help train the German army to fight Russia, using their firsthand battlefield experience. He also claimed at the time that Moscow could attack NATO as early as 2029.

Faced with a lack of volunteers for a brigade deployed to Lithuania, Freuding stated he was willing to order soldiers to serve near Russia’s borders if need be.

“The Army’s top priority is to achieve full operational readiness for the Lithuania Brigade next year,” he said in June, adding that voluntary service could be supplemented with “mandatory measures where necessary.” … Full article