Trump Denies That He’s Considering Firing Hegseth, But Says He’d Be ‘Very Popular’ in Tennessee Senate Seat
President Trump has denied that he is considering firing War Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a CBS News report that he had asked top aides whether the Pentagon chief should keep his job after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. The Atlantic had also reported before the midterms that Trump questioned allies about Hegseth's performance. Trump nonetheless said Hegseth would be very popular in a Tennessee Senate seat, fueling speculation about a possible political shift for the defense official.
Source: Antiwar — Published: 4 November 2026 21:41 — Summarized with AI
The Progressive Agenda: End Iran War, Rein in AI, Get Dems to Actually Do Something
The Democratic Party's left flank has laid out a progressive agenda following the midterms, arguing they have a responsibility to carry out transformative change rather than make excuses for inaction. Their priorities include ending the Iran war and reining in artificial intelligence, alongside a broader push to get Democrats to actually do something in Congress. The argument reflects ongoing tensions within the party over how aggressively to pursue bold policy goals.
Source: https://theintercept.com/feed/?rss — Published: 4 November 2026 21:40 — Summarized with AI
Ethiopia & Russia: Abiy meets Putin in Moscow as trade tops USD 1.3bn in nine months
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during the third Russia-Africa Summit, with bilateral trade topping 1.3 billion dollars over nine months, a figure that doubled compared to 2025. The talks also covered cooperation on nuclear power and the establishment of an AI university. The meeting highlights deepening economic and technological ties between Ethiopia and Russia amid broader geopolitical shifts.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 21:00 — Summarized with AI
‘You’re Either With Us or Against Us’: Bessent Doubles Down on Economic War Against Iran After Midterms
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, escalating the economic war against the Islamic Republic one day after Republicans were crushed in the midterms in an election widely seen as a referendum on the Iran war. Treasury Secretary Bessent doubled down, invoking Operation Economic Outcast and declaring that under the policy, you are either with us or against us. The move signals continued hardline pressure despite the electoral rebuke.
Source: Antiwar — Published: 4 November 2026 20:03 — Summarized with AI
Egypt: unbeaten Pharaohs face Malawi twice in the November AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Egypt head into November's AFCON 2027 qualifiers unbeaten, having collected four points without conceding a goal. The Pharaohs face Malawi twice in a double-header as they continue their campaign toward the finals to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The report frames the matches as a key test of Egypt's solid defensive record and their progress on the qualifying road.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 20:00 — Summarized with AI
Gold and silver might not be integrated into the BRICS+ common currency but are actively being accumulated by central banks – FXStreet
FXStreet reports that gold and silver might not be integrated into a BRICS+ common currency, yet central banks are actively accumulating both metals. The analysis suggests official institutions continue to build precious metals reserves even as debate continues over the shape of a shared BRICS+ currency, underscoring persistent central bank demand for gold and silver as reserve assets.
Source: Google News on BRICS — Published: 4 November 2026 19:43 — Summarized with AI
Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing
The Intercept reports that to win in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed had to overcome months of anti-Muslim attacks, including from members of his own party. The piece argues that Haley Stevens destroyed her political career for absolutely nothing, framing the Senate race as a contest shaped heavily by religious bigotry and internal Democratic Party divisions.
Source: https://theintercept.com/feed/?rss — Published: 4 November 2026 19:00 — Summarized with AI
UAE: ADNOC offers AED 60 billion of local manufacturing work to UAE factories to 2030
ADNOC has announced it will offer AED 60 billion of local manufacturing work to UAE factories through 2030. The commitment, unveiled at the second Make it with ADNOC Forum, covers more than 200 products and introduces faster supplier registration and a single bid evaluation process. The move is intended to strengthen domestic industry, deepen local supply chains and redirect spending toward UAE-based manufacturers rather than imports.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 19:00 — Summarized with AI
South Africa: African horse sickness serotype 7 confirmed in Cederberg protection zone
South Africa's University of Pretoria laboratory has confirmed African horse sickness serotype 7 in a single horse located inside the AHS Protection Zone in Cederberg. The confirmation raises concerns for local horse owners and the equine industry in the surrounding area. Authorities have asked owners not to vaccinate for now, pending further guidance, as officials assess the outbreak and decide on containment and vaccination measures.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 18:00 — Summarized with AI
Ghana: Forty Years On, the Fight Against HIV Is Not Over
Ghana has made considerable progress in the fight against HIV over the past four decades. The decline in prevalence from 4.2 per cent to 1.4 per cent, the nearly 90 per cent reduction in mother-to-child transmission and the fall in HIV-related deaths from almost 24,000 to about 12,000 are achievements worth recognising. Despite these gains, the report stresses that forty years on, the fight against HIV is not over and continued effort is needed.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 17:27 — Summarized with AI
Uganda: Former Uganda Military Capo Arrested
Uganda has arrested former deputy military chief and presidential adviser Peter Elwelu over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country. The report, carried by the Ghanaian Times, gives no further details on the specific accusations or the circumstances of the arrest. Elwelu previously served in a senior military role and as a presidential adviser, making the detention a notable development in Uganda's security and political landscape.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 17:27 — Summarized with AI
BRICS' Next Step Around the Dollar – Newsmax
A Newsmax report examines BRICS' next step around the dollar, framing the bloc's ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on the US currency as its coming move. The item provides little beyond the headline, but it reflects continued attention to de-dollarisation as BRICS members discuss trade in local currencies and alternatives to dollar-denominated settlement. The topic remains closely watched given the dollar's central role in global finance and trade.
Source: Google News on BRICS — Published: 4 November 2026 17:25 — Summarized with AI
Somalia: Somaliland's Envoy Pays Courtesy Visit to Ethiopian Ambassador Teshome Shunde
Somaliland's representative-designate to Ethiopia, Sharmarke Gelle, paid a courtesy visit to Ethiopian Ambassador Teshome Shunde at the Ethiopian mission in Somaliland as he prepared to begin his assignment in Addis Ababa, Gelle said on Wednesday. The meeting underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, which has expanded ties despite Somaliland's unrecognised status. Gelle is set to take up his posting in the Ethiopian capital, marking a further step in the relationship between Hargeisa and Addis Ababa.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 17:17 — Summarized with AI
Nigeria: Atiku Arrives Sokoto Amid Campaign Dispute As Adc Urges Nigerians to Reject APC
Atiku Abubakar arrived in Sokoto for the ADC's presidential campaign launch, with his entourage delayed by traffic as supporters gathered along the airport route. The event took place amid a campaign dispute, and the ADC used the occasion to urge Nigerians to reject the ruling APC. Supporters lined the route from the airport to welcome the candidate, while the traffic delay slowed his convoy's progress toward the launch venue.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 17:16 — Summarized with AI
Africa: CAF Awards – Osimhen, Lookman Missing As Nigeria Gets Zero Nominations in Men's Categories
No Nigerian player, goalkeeper, coach, club or national team features in any of the seven men's categories announced by CAF for its awards. The omission means high-profile names such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are missing from the shortlists. Nigeria's complete absence from the men's categories marks a notable downturn in continental recognition for the country's football, despite its strong recent record at international level.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 17:16 — Summarized with AI
Lesson From Lansing: To Win in Swing Districts, Fight Data Centers
Left-aligned candidate Will Lawrence beat a Republican incumbent in his purple Michigan district by battling new AI infrastructure in the area. His campaign against data centers proved effective in a competitive swing district, suggesting that local opposition to AI infrastructure can be a winning electoral message. The result offers a lesson for Democrats and other candidates seeking to win in purple districts where data center development has become a contentious local issue.
Source: https://theintercept.com/feed/?rss — Published: 4 November 2026 17:15 — Summarized with AI
Brazil: Open Finance rules tighten as CMN and central bank require consent per partner firm
Brazil's National Monetary Council and central bank have tightened Open Finance rules, requiring banks to track and obtain consent for each partner firm that receives customer data. Under the new framework, boards are held accountable for these data-sharing arrangements, and companies are given staged consent for multi-user approvals. The change pushes banks to monitor third parties more closely and strengthens oversight of how customer financial data moves between institutions and their partners.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 17:00 — Summarized with AI
Nigeria: Cheap Version of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Shot Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a low-cost version of a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, bringing the breakthrough drug closer to market in low-income countries. The approval is significant for places like Nigeria, where affordable access to prevention tools is a priority. The cheaper version is expected to widen availability of the twice-yearly injection, which has been seen as a major advance in HIV prevention.
Source: All Africa — Published: 4 November 2026 16:56 — Summarized with AI
Bric's Carry On Spinner – The Timeline is Set BRICS to Abandon US Dollar by 2026 – auroradesio.it
A report carried by auroradesio.it claims that BRICS has set a timeline to abandon the US dollar by 2026, presenting the alleged de-dollarisation push as a scheduled plan. The item offers little detail beyond the headline claim and does not specify which member states have agreed to such a timeline or what mechanisms would be used. The assertion should be treated with caution, as it appears in a headline-style format without supporting documentation.
Source: Google News on BRICS — Published: 4 November 2026 16:52 — Summarized with AI
Saudi Arabia: KAUST and KFSHRC tie fatal infant brain disorder to the VPS25 gene
Researchers at KAUST and KFSHRC have tied a fatal infant brain disorder to the VPS25 gene, marking the first time the gene has been linked to a human disease. Three of the five families in the study came from Saudi genomic programmes. The finding could improve diagnosis and genetic counselling for affected families and adds a new gene to the list associated with severe early-childhood neurological conditions.
Source: BRICS24 — Published: 4 November 2026 16:00 — Summarized with AI
Nagaland University observes BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week – Eastern Mirror
Nagaland University observed BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week, according to Eastern Mirror. The event connects the university with a wider initiative among BRICS countries aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental awareness. The observance likely involved campus activities and programs encouraging sustainable practices among students and staff, reflecting growing engagement with sustainability themes within the BRICS framework.
Source: Google News on BRICS — Published: 4 November 2026 15:40 — Summarized with AI
