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.
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 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 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 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.
On October 31, a tanker truck leaked hydrochloric acid on the Autobahn 1 (A1) highway between Hürth and Gleuel, Germany. The A1 highway is now closed at the Bliesheim junction until at least 10:00 PM local time.
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 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.
On October 26, the US Embassy issued an alert of a possible terrorist attack in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 29. There is nothing confirmed regarding the potential target, timing or method at this time; however, the Johannesburg 33rd annual Pride Parade is scheduled in the Sandton district on October 29.
Supporters of the Israeli soccer team, Maccabi Haifa, are gathered in Place de la Concorde as of 5:50 PM on October 25. There are currently over 800 police officers present, and people are reportedly setting off smoke bombs to celebrate Maccabi Haifa. The public has been told to leave the area.
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