Advisories

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.

On October 25 at around 5:15 PM, nearly one hundred Maccabi Haifa FC supporters gathered at Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The incident is ongoing, and security forces have advised the public to leave the area.

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.

An indefinite strike by healthcare workers in Madrid, Spain will begin on October 25.

An indefinite strike by healthcare workers in Madrid, Spain will start on October 25. Several health sector unions will strike against the government’s implementation of a new emergency model in the region. At least 470 medical staff from the Rural Care Services (SAR) and 140 professionals from the Primary Care Emergency Services (SUAP) will participate. It is uncertain as to how long the strike will last.

Severe flooding has been ongoing across Southeast Australia since October 19, and is forecast to continue for the coming days.

Flooding in Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales, Australia has been ongoing since October 19. The flooding of several rivers has affected multiple towns and forced thousands of people to evacuate. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the severe flooding to continue across these regions for the coming days. Landslides are also possible. Travel will likely be disrupted with multiple bridges and roads expected to close or become impassable.

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