On November 16, 18, 20, and 22, the Association of Technicians and Employees of Protection and Security in Air Navigation will strike to demand wage adjustments. Flight disruptions across the country are expected on November 16 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, November 18 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, November 20 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, and November 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
On November 16 from 4:30 PM, protesters affiliated with the opposition Democratic Party and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) will gather in the Gwanghwamun area to denounce alleged corruption by President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee. Demonstrations will likely be well attended and persist into the night. Heightened security and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Counter-demonstrations and minor clashes are possible.
From November 15 to 18, heavy rain and winds will affect northern Honduras due to Tropical Storm Sara. Up to 30 inches of rain and heavy winds are projected. Severe flooding and landslides are likely. Significant travel delays are expected.
Unionized workers in Chile will partake in an indefinite slowdown strike starting November 15 at 8:00 AM. Workers will still work during the strike but will intentionally slow operations. The strike will condemn the government for failing to increase pay and benefits. Past slowdown strikes have affected dozens of flights; this one is expected to do the same.
From November 20 to 22, members of the SNCF railway union will strike nationwide. The strike will begin at 7:00 PM on November 20 and last until 8:00 AM on November 22. The strike is in opposition of the proposed plan to discontinue the Fret SNCF freight operator in 2025. Associated demonstrations are possible.
On November 13, protesters gathered across Lilongwe to demand political reforms and accountability in government. Counter-protesters clashed with demonstrators at various locations across the city, leading to police using tear gas to disperse crowds. Attackers armed with machetes, allegedly associated with the Malawi Congress Party, injured at least one bystander at the Lilongwe Community Ground. Further unrest is possible.
On November 13 at around 7:30 PM, a car bomb detonated near the Supreme Court, which has been attributed to a suicide attack. One person was killed, and no additional injuries have been reported. Authorities have deployed additional security forces and evacuated the area including the Three Powers Plaza. Disruptions will likely persist for several hours while authorities clear the area.
On November 20, health workers will strike nationwide and rally in Rome to demand increased wages and improved working conditions. The exact start time of the stoppage is unconfirmed but will likely begin early and last into the night. Protesters will gather at Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Additional associated actions are possible. Police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Health services will be disrupted across Italy.
Following several attacks on November 7, Dutch authorities have heightened security in Amsterdam and Amstelveen. The violence was mainly focused between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israeli football fans. Dutch authorities have banned protests until November 14 and have increased police presence.
Until November 19, roughly 50,000 protesters are marching on Wellington, New Zealand in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and its effect on Māori Rights. The march began in Cape Reinga on November 10, and will end at the Parliament building in Wellington on November 19.
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