The State Workers’ Association (ATE), along with other unions, called industrial action to protest against the labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei. The protest will begin on November 19 at 12:00 PM near the Ministry of Labor buildings. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated.
Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo religious group plan to protest in Manila from November 16-18 to call for greater transparency and accountability following alleged corruption in flood control projects. Reports indicate ~30,000 people will be in attendance, and are expected to assemble at Rizal Park though start times remain unannounced. A heightened security presence is to be expected as 9,800 police officers will be deployed alongside multiple road closures.
A march to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising will take place on November 17. Participants will gather at Klafthmonos Square at 3:00 PM before marching to the US embassy. The events will be well attended with the possibility of turning unruly. Past events have attracted left-wing communists and anarchists, who have engaged police with Molotovs, fireworks, and homemade bombs. This poses incidental risk to bystanders.
Protesters tore down walls erected by President Sheinbaum and clashed with police at the Presidential Palace on November 15. Protesters dragged riot police out of formation and beat them with hammers as they were stripped of their shields and communication radios. The anti-government march, which became violent at Zocalo Square, was organized by members of Gen Z. They are protesting government corruption and cartel violence, which has seen numerous government candidates assassinated.
The General Labour Federation of Belgium (FGTB) arranged the strikes to oppose various economic and social austerity policies being implemented by the federal government, and to also influence the country’s budget for 2026-2029. Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB) workers will strike from 10:00 PM on November 23 to 10:00 PM on November 26. Workers affiliated with the General Federation of Public Services – Tram, Bus, Metro (CGSP–TBM) will strike from November 24 to 26.
Independence Day celebrations will cause significant disruptions in downtown Warsaw on November 11. An independence march will meet at 1:00 P.M.. at Dmowski Roundabout before walking to the National Stadium. The event will cause significant road closures, with more than previous years due to security concerns surrounding the President’s attendance. This event draws tens of thousands of people each year, further exasperating traffic.
Exercise caution in Delhi, India amid an ongoing security operation after a car blast killed at least 10 people and injured more than 30 on November 10. According to police, a slow-moving vehicle came to a stop near a red light around 6:42 PM before exploding near the Red Fort monument. Airports, railway stations, government buildings and heritage sites across the country have been put on high alert, according to the Central Industrial Security Force.
There has been torrential downpours across central Vietnam since October 25. The heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, leaving at least 37 people dead, 5 missing, and 78 injured. There has also been severe damage to transportation infrastructure including national highways. More than 22,000 people have evacuated in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. More landslides and flash floods are expected in the coming days.
President Daniel Noboa has extended the current 60-day state of emergency (SoE) until at least January 5, 2026 in the following provinces: Bolivar, Cotopaxi, El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, Manabi, and Santa Elena. This action is in response to internal unrest and violence from organized crime groups, and allows for unwarranted searches of homes and suspends the right to private communication.
The British Medical Association (BMA) will strike from 7:00 AM on November 14 to 7:000 AM on November 19 over ongoing issues with the National Health Service (NHS) that have impacted salaries and job prospects for resident doctors—despite there being a significant demand for additional staff in most hospitals. The stoppage will disrupt various services at facilities funded and operated by NHS.