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The Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination group will resume protests at subway stations in Seoul, South Korea from November 7 to 11.

The Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination group will resume protests at subway stations in Seoul, South Korea from November 7 to 11. Potential delays and disruptions on Lines 4, 5, 8 and 9 will likely begin at 8:00 AM. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Yeouido, National Assembly, and Gangdong-gu Office stations will most likely be affected.

At least one person was killed and ten were injured in a bus explosion on November 6 in Tacurong City, Philippines.

At least one person was killed and ten were injured in a bus explosion on November 6 in Tacurong City, Philippines. An improvised explosive device (IED) was placed inside the bus and was detonated at around 11:30 AM. The bus was operated by YBL Transportation Company. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Protests will be held in Paris, France on November 5 at 4:00PM in response to a National Rally party gathering.

A protest will be held in Paris, France on November 5 at 4:00PM; this is in response to a nearby National Rally party gathering. Protesters will gather at the Place Mohammed V to denounce the far-right National Rally group. Heightened security measures are expected. Clashes between protesters and National Rally members are possible; in such a case, this may lead to clashes between police forces and activists from both groups. Travel disruptions in the area are very likely.

A stabbing incident in East Jerusalem, Israel on November 3 has resulted in increased security measures for the coming days.

A stabbing incident took place on al-Wad Street in East Jerusalem, Israel on November 3. The attacker injured three police officers before being shot and killed by the security forces. The Damascus, Herods, and Lions’ gates have been closed and entry into al-Aqsa Mosque has been suspended as a result. Heightened security is expected in the vicinity for the coming days; local traffic and travel may be disrupted.

Heavy rainfall is anticipated throughout southern Thailand from November 3 until at least November 6.

Heavy rainfall is expected in southern Thailand from November 3 until November 6. Warnings have been issued to the Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun provinces for November 4 and 5, and the Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces for November 6.

Network Rail workers will be on strike throughout the United Kingdom from November 5-10.

Network Rail workers have organized strikes across the United Kingdom that will take place from November 5-10. This is the latest movement in a series of strikes by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers since June. The workers continue to demand better wages and working conditions. Railway services will experience major nationwide disruptions; some services will be severely limited, whilst others will not be active at all.

Tropical Storm Nalgae made landfall in Maguindanao, Philippines on October 28, causing widespread damage and disruption. Numerous casualties are reported.

Tropical Storm Nalgae made landfall in Maguindanao Province, the Philippines on October 28. The storm caused widespread disruption and damage; at least 45 people have been killed. Thousands were forced to evacuate in order to escape flooding and landslides, particularly on the southern coast. Major travel disruptions and infrastructure damage in northern provinces are likely for the coming days as the storm continues north.

Protests are planned throughout Brazil on October 29 ahead of the October 30 run-off elections.

Protests are planned across Brazil for October 29, ahead of the October 30 run-off election. The protests will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Salvador; other cities may also  experience protest activity. Clashes between protesters and police are likely given the current tensions in Brazil due to the election. Traffic disruptions and travel delays in the aforementioned cities are anticipated.

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