Turkey's Erdogan labels Israel a 'terror state', slams its backers in West (www.reuters.com)
Heavy rain in Gaza brings new problems and fears for Palestinians (www.reuters.com)
US Senate panel moves toward ending abortion-related military promotions blockade (www.reuters.com)
Demonstrators in Washington back Israel, denounce antisemitism (www.reuters.com)
Pro-Israel Rally Chants ‘No Ceasefire’ Over Call for ‘No More Bombs’ in Gaza (www.thedailybeast.com)
Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats (apnews.com)
Thousands marched in Mexico’s capital Monday night demanding justice for Jesús Ociel Baena, an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the central city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats....
Six people arrested in China’s Hubei province over ‘baby-trafficking ring’ (www.theguardian.com)
North Korea lashes out at U.N. Command over meeting in Seoul (www.reuters.com)
Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally (apnews.com)
As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea....
UN warns violence against civilians in Sudan ‘verging on pure evil’ (www.theguardian.com)
Kim Jong-un closes slate of North Korea’s embassies as sanctions bite (www.theguardian.com)
Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought -UN (www.reuters.com)
Myanmar risks breaking apart amid attacks by rebel militias: junta (www.bangkokpost.com)
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Toxic heavy smog in eastern Pakistan makes tens of thousands sick (apnews.com)
Toxic gray smog has sickened tens of thousands of people in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore, forcing authorities to shut schools, markets and parks for four days, officials said Thursday....
Philippines drops China's Belt and Road as tensions flare (www.dw.com)
The Philippines in late October became the latest country to back out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with Transport Minister Jaime Bautista telling reporters the sudden withdrawal came after Beijing did not respond to funding requests on railway projects....
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed dozens of Hamas commanders, says IDF (www.theguardian.com)
India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home (apnews.com)
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have made headlines. But one place known for its vocal pro-Palestinian stance has been conspicuously quiet: Indian-controlled Kashmir.
India's toxic smog season shuts down schools, revives 'odd-even' vehicle limits (www.cnbc.com)
A dense cloud of smog has enveloped the Indian city of Delhi and surrounding areas, sending the air quality index to hazardous highs, making it difficult for residents to breathe and disrupting public life....
NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia's pullout (apnews.com)
After Biden and Blinken push, Netanyahu says Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza, no cease-fire (apnews.com)
After more than a week of public pressure from the U.S. for “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday allowed that his government might be open to only “little pauses” in its assault on Hamas. The Israeli leader sought to play down differences with his country’s most vocal...
South Africa and Chad recall diplomats from Israel (www.cnn.com)
Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official (www.timesofisrael.com)
South Korean dogs rescued from the meat trade brought to Montreal (montreal.citynews.ca)
India to alert Ottawa after Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to blow up Air India (www.theweek.in)
Blinken meets Palestinian leader in West Bank, stepping up Mideast diplomacy as Gaza war escalates (apnews.com)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken brought his frenetic Mideast diplomatic push on the Israel-Hamas war to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in his latest bid to ease civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip and begin to sketch out a post-conflict scenario for the territory....
