(2025-10-12). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-12). Israeli Government Approves First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Deal. scheerpost.com Israeli Government Approves First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Deal | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / The Israeli government approved the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal early Fri…
(2025-10-12). Al-Qassam didn't inform Hamas of its plan for Israeli hostages' handover. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement in Gaza, is keeping the arrangements for handing over the Israeli hostages very secret, and it didn't even tell Hamas leaders the details on how it will happen and where.Prominent Hamas leader and political bureau member Osama Hamdan told the media on Saturday that "fighters from the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have not informed the Hamas leadership of any procedural arrangements for handing over the hostages, including the location."Hamdan added that 48 hostages, both living and dead, will be handed over to the Israeli authorities on Mo…
(2025-10-12). US invites Iran to attend Trump-led summit in Egypt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — An American media outlet claims that Washington has invited Iran to attend the upcoming Gaza peace summit in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.
(2025-10-12). Hamas Official on Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Proposed Arms Handover Out of the Question, Non-Negotiable. orinocotribune.com The disarmament of Hamas as part of US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza is "out of the question," a Hamas official told AFP on Saturday, October 11. | "The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable," the official said, rejecting Trump's statement that the issue of Hamas' disarmament would be addressed in the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. | According to the 20-point plan, Hamas members who decommission their weapons are promised amnesty and will be allowed to leave Gaza. | This comes as the ceasefire agreement takes hold in the Palestinian enclave, with a sense of nor…
(2025-10-12). A Gaza Ceasefire Is Not Enough: We Must Choose Life and Freedom. juancole.com ( The Times of Israel ) — As we wait anxiously to see whether the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will take hold and become permanent—ending the massacres in Gaza and bringing the hostages home—we find ourselves in the midst of Sukkot, the festival of fragile dwellings [or "Feast of the Tabernacles">. During Sukkot, …
(2025-10-12). Israeli withdrawal, captive for prisoners swap, and entry of aid: What's in the Gaza ceasefire deal? peoplesdispatch.org The entry of a minimum quantity of aid to besieged Gaza, the release of all Israeli captives in return for Palestinian prisoners, the return of displaced people to their home areas, and the IOF's withdrawal to agreed-upon lines are the main points of the first phase.
(2025-10-12). Peace at Hand? Protesters Keep up the Pressure. indybay.org Activists protest the Gaza genocide outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco even though a tentative peace deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.
(2025-10-12). LIVE: Israel-Hamas truce holds, bulldozers clear rubble in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Preparations are also under way for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt, with US President Donald Trump expected to attend.
(2025-10-12). Israel/Palestine : Illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla and arrest of peaceful activists. fidh.org Today, the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza and composed by international human rights defenders and activists committed to non-violent action, was violently boarded in international waters by the Israeli army. Hundreds of peaceful activists on board were kidnapped and illegaly arrested, including two International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-Presidents. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of FIDH and OMCT) (…) | – |
(2025-10-12). Gaza cease-fire returns Israel and Hamas to square one: containing the conflict until the next eruption. haaretz.com As Israelis prepare for a mix of celebration and mourning with the return of the hostages, living and dead, Palestinians face a deeper reckoning over their shattered national movement and the absence of any leadership or vision for what comes next…
(2025-10-12). Videos: Samidoun on upcoming prisoner exchange in Palestine, fighting state repression and the need for action. samidoun.net As the Palestinian people and the people of the world await the outcome of the prisoner exchange negotiations and the liberation of nearly 2,000 Palestinian political prisoners by the will of the Resistance and the steadfastness of the Palestinian people of Gaza, Samidoun co-founder Charlotte Kates appeared on two programs to discuss the leadership prisoners …
(2025-10-12). Israel subjects Flotilla participants to abuse and mistreatment. fidh.org Alexis Deswaef and Aziz Rhali, both vice-presidents of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), are among the 470 members of the Flotilla who were abducted by Israel in international waters on October 1 and 2, 2025. The two men have begun a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment, the mistreatment they are subjected to, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. FIDH is calling for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all the Flotilla participants still (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-12). "Humanity hollowed out" : Gaza, two years on. icrc.org The below is a statement by Sarah Avrillaud, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza:…
(2025-10-12). Trump ordered Netanyahu to end the Gaza war. Now military aid to Israel is his target. haaretz.com The rule is clear and simple: Americans don't much care when Israel harms Palestinians, but they do not allow Israel to endanger their regional or global interests or to dictate U.S. policy in the Middle East…
(2025-10-12). Hamas refuses to attend Gaza peace agreement signing in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Saturday, Hossam Badran, a high-ranking Hamas official, said that the group will not take part in the signing ceremony for the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel, which will take place in Egypt. | Badran told AFP from Doha that the event would only have mediators and officials from the U.S. and Israel. He stressed that Hamas would not be there to sign the agreement."Hamas will not participate in the signing process. Only the mediators and the American and Israeli officials will attend," Badran stated.Hamas Warns of Response if Hostilities Resume: Badran said…
(2025-10-12). Trump to visit Israel on Monday, meet Gaza hostage families and address Knesset. haaretz.com According to the schedule released by the White House, Trump will give a speech at the Knesset before leaving to attend a high-level summit in Egypt along with other world leaders to discuss the cease-fire and next steps for the Gaza Strip…
(2025-10-12). A message to far-right minister Smotrich: Trump has spoken — the war in Gaza is over. haaretz.com The end of the war means that Israel's method to date — apply military force to solve negotiating issues — has run its course. Henceforth, whatever disputes down the road about the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza or disarming Hamas will be negotiated…
(2025-10-12). Thursday 10/16: Virtual Book Launch: Displaced in Gaza: Stories from the Gaza Genocide. indybay.org Online | register at link here…
(2025-10-12). Hamas at a crossroads as the Gaza ceasefire deal comes into force. |
(2025-10-12). Gaza peace plan risks borrowing more from Tony Blair's failures in the Middle East than his success in Northern Ireland. |
(2025-10-12). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Two years of captivity for Hamas hostages, a genocide in Gaza: International justice trampled. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). UC Berkeley Again Blasts US-Israel Genocide of Palestine. indybay.org Hundreds in yet another Sproul Hall demonstration against the US-Israel attempted destruction of Palestine.
(2025-10-12). Elections Without Direct Voters, Syria's Parliament After Assad. moderndiplomacy.eu Ahmed al Sharaa's new parliament is seated. The urgent question is simple and immediate. Will this body be a genuine forum for Syrians or a carefully staged reassurance for foreign capitals and investors? On October 5, 2025, local electoral college delegates elected 119 deputies to a 210-seat People's Assembly. President Ahmed al Sharaa will personally …
(2025-10-12). Minister urges overhaul of transport, preservation of historical districts to strengthen tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh has called for stronger collaboration between the transport and tourism sectors to revitalize historical urban areas and upgrade public transport infrastructure in a bid to support the country's tourism industry.
(2025-10-12). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-12). Borders and Scars. counterpunch.org Ambrose Biece, in The Devil's Dictionary, defines homicide as "the slaying of one human being by another." Fair enough. But then he elaborates with the following qualification: "There are four kinds of homicide — felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy." The classification makes no difference to the victim, Bierce writes without stating the obvious that he or she […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-10-12). 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Afghan Border Clashes, Border Closed. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan closed its border crossings with Afghanistan after gunfire exchanges occurred overnight, with Afghanistan claiming to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes. Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani posts, prompting a response from Pakistan with gun and artillery fire. Afghanistan also reported 20 Afghan troops either killed or injured, but did …
(2025-10-12). Umalusi to brief on 2025 exams. sanews.gov.za Umalusi to brief on 2025 exams | South Africa's national education quality assurance body, Umalusi, will brief the media on the state of readiness to administer and manage the 2025 end of year examinations. ⚪ In an advisory, Umalusi said Wednesday's briefing will focus on the state of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Training, Independent Examinations Board and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute) to conduct, administer and manage the 2025 end of year national examinations. ⚪ This is in respect of the: | &sbqu…
(2025-10-12). In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, 'America's founding fish'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? American shad were a major food source for early European settlers and Native Americans who lived along the Delaware River. | Known as "America's founding fish," the species were so abundant that it was said people could "walk across their backs." In 1896, more than 4 million shad were caught in a single year. But by the 1900s, overfishing caused a steep decline. |
(2025-10-12). China launches Gravity-1 rocket from sea. ecns.cn China sent a Gravity-1 carrier rocket into space from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, on Saturday.
(2025-10-12). Trump imposed a cease-fire on Israel, an American tradition since 1948. haaretz.com The rule is clear and simple: Americans don't much care when Israel harms Palestinians, but they do not allow Israel to endanger their regional or global interests or to dictate U.S. policy in the Middle East…
(2025-10-12). Paedophile singer Ian Watkins killed in UK's 'Monster Mansion' jail attack. scmp.com Ian Watkins, the former frontman of the British rock band Lostprophets, was killed on Saturday in a prison attack in England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for multiple sex crimes against children. | Watkins, 48, pleaded guilty in November 2013 to 13 child sex offences — including making or possessing child pornographic images, sexually assaulting at least one child under 13 and attempting to rape a baby.
(2025-10-12). Commission condemns Ngizwe Mchunu discriminatory remarks. sanews.gov.za Commission condemns Ngizwe Mchunu discriminatory remarks ⚪ The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has condemned the anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks made by media personality, Ngizwe Mchunu. ⚪ Mchunu made statements on his social media pages denouncing same sex marriage and calling for the expulsion of queer persons from South Africa. ⚪ Mchnu and his supporters also attempted to visit a popular market in Johannesburg to chase away queer persons. That attempt failed as they were not allowed entry. ⚪ The commission described the utterances as a "grave violation of human rights and an incitement of violence against a ma…
(2025-10-12). Golestan Palace's library equipped with advanced fire protection system. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The manuscript library and album house of the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace has been equipped with a state-of-the-art automatic fire detection and suppression system using FM-200 gas.
(2025-10-12). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-12). US Deports 583 Migrants to Venezuela as Government Demands Return of Abducted Children. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriations began with flight number 75 this year from the US, which came from Texas on Wednesday, October 8, carryin…
(2025-10-12). Aftermath of RSF drone attack which killed dozens in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Video shows the aftermath of drone and artillery strikes on a shelter in el-Fasher in Sudan, killing at least 60 people.
(2025-10-12). How data gaps deepen climate injustice in the Himalayas. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-12). "Bridges to the East" and Africa's Future: A Diplomatic Dialogue. moderndiplomacy.eu Undoubtedly, after several tectonic praises for Africa, the continental organization (African Union), and its regional economic blocs, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suddenly changed his long-term political assessment and, most probably, perceptions over economic approach and leadership paradigm. The summit was scheduled, by mutual agreement, for October 15. In an exclusive interview—Bridges to the East …
(2025-10-12). Sudan: "The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned" icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan…
(2025-10-12). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-10-12). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-12). Saturday 10/11: Quartz Rebels Rising | Vendors, Open Mic, Art Supply Swap / Stop Cop City Bay Area TeachIn. indybay.org PLACE — Community Center, Makerspace & Permaculture Site | 1121 64th Street, Oakland CA 94608 | üìç Near Ashby BART / San Pablo Ave bus lines…
(2025-10-12). Your Budget, My Choice: How Trump's Sexual Depravity is Informing the Government Shutdown. indybay.org Donald Trump approaches politics like he approaches women – as a rapist. The strategies he deploys follow suit. He violates. He blames the victim. He gets off on the forced suffering of others. Trump is a rapist in everything he does, The government shutdown exemplifies this perversion and presents an opportunity for unity and change.
(2025-10-12). Friday 10/24: Conflict, Cuisine, and Change — A Conversation and Book Signing with Michael Shaikh. indybay.org McCone Building, Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-10-12). Thursday 10/23: Food Justice Film Festival 2025 (FREE). indybay.org Virtual, on-demand streaming: October 23 – 26…
(2025-10-12). She was taken hostage by Palestinians 55 years ago. Now she's an anti-Zionist activist. mondoweiss.net 
Catherine Hodes was taken hostage by the PFLP at age 13 while traveling from Israel to the U.S. The experience sparked a lifelong commitment to Palestinian liberation.
(2025-10-12). Iran, Iraq launch new phase of tourism cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Iraq have opened a new chapter in tourism cooperation with the launch of Iran's first tourism roadshow in the country, featuring an 80-member delegation.
(2025-10-12). Exploring romantic flower sea in autumn at Yuanmingyuan Park. ecns.cn Flower fields enter their best viewing season in Beijing, with zinnias blooming in profusion, creating a romantic autumn scene.
(2025-10-12). Car crash kills 3 Qatari diplomats who were in Egypt for summit. newarab.com 
Three Qatari diplomats were killed in a car crash Saturday while heading to Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, health officials said. | Two other diplomats were injured when their vehicle overturned about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Sharm el-Sheikh, the officials said. | The diplomats, who were from the Qatari protocol team, were traveling to the city ahead of a high-level summit celebrating
(2025-10-12). Climate Collapse Camp: Beyond Dystopia. indybay.org We must strengthen protection against attacks from the right, and we must extend occupational safety to include protection against the consequences of climate change, such as heat. Given the fundamental inability of the capitalist economy to meet the needs of all, but at most to satisfy "solvent demand," consideration is also being given to taking over the supply, initially in the event of a crisis…
(2025-10-12). Zelensky announces plan to seize Russian assets through international guarantees. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a new plan to take Russian assets that are frozen overseas and use them for Ukraine's defense and rebuilding. However, he did not give any details about how the plan would work. | Zelensky called the plan "complex but promising" in a statement on Friday. He said that Kyiv has gotten "positive signals" from its international partners. | He said, "This is not a full-scale confiscation but a different mechanism carried out through state guarantees," and he didn't want to say anything more. Pay attention to frozen Russian assets : Zelensky said that…
(2025-10-12). Friday 11/7: PDSA Member Social: Bayside. indybay.org Blue Oak Brewing Co., 815 Cherry Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070…
(2025-10-12). Iran, Pakistan Coordinate Plans for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed key regional and international developments, exchanging views on ways to strengthen cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
(2025-10-12). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-10-12). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-10-12). Pakistan fumes over Kashmir mention in India-Afghanistan's joint statement, summons Afghan envoy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Rattled over Kashmir mention in a joint statement issued by India and Afghanistan, Pakistan on Saturday summoned Afghan envoy to convey its strong objection. | Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who landed in New Delhi on Thursday, is on a six-day visit to India. | The Foreign Office (FO) in a statement said the Additional Foreign Secretary (West Asia & Afghanistan) conveyed Pakistan's "strong reservations" to the Afghan envoy regarding references made to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement. | "It was conveyed that the reference to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India is in clear violat…
(2025-10-12). China defends rare earth export controls, urges U.S. to manage differences through dialogue. ecns.cn China's commerce ministry on Sunday defended the country's export control measures on rare earths and related items as a legitimate action, while urging the United States to properly manage differences through dialogues and on the basis of mutual respect and equal-footed consultation.
(2025-10-12). Saturday 10/25: Joyful Resistance Market: A Festival of Immigrant Recognition. indybay.org St. Mark's Square 1111 O'FARRELL ST. San Francisco…
(2025-10-12). Los misiles de octubre. strategic-culture.su Scott Ritter | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El control de armas se tambalea al borde de la extinción, y con él toda la humanidad. | El último t…
(2025-10-12). China: Philippines fully responsible for ship collision near Nansha Islands. ecns.cn Liu said that at 9: 19 a.m., the Philippine vessel 3003 ignored multiple stern warnings from the Chinese side and made a dangerous approach toward the CCG ship 21559, resulting in a collision.
(2025-10-12). Wondering How Is the Business Wisdom of Chinese Bosses? A 1990s-born Foreign Entrepreneur Sells Globally with It. ecns.cn Nella, a 1990s-born entrepreneur, has been doing business in Yiwu for years. Not only has she successfully exported massive quantities of goods around the world, but she has also settled down and made a home there. What attracts her to Yiwu is not only the all-encompassing International Trade Market it has, but even more so the humble and shrewd local business owners. In her philosophy, "staying down-to-earth" is both their way of doing business and a deeply rooted principle of the merchants in this city.
(2025-10-12). Exploring sweet persimmons during harvest season. ecns.cn In October, Fuping County in Shaanxi Province, known as China's "hometown of persimmons", welcomes the brilliance of autumn's frosted forests with its most abundant charm. The persimmons here are sweet but not cloying, with fine, tender flesh.
(2025-10-12). Friday 10/31: Scare The State Asusta Al Estado. indybay.org powell BART cable car turnaround…
(2025-10-12). Friday 10/10: Sing for Justice and Peace and/or Protest. indybay.org Outdoors 1305 University Ave, Berkeley, CA | between Acton and Bonar beside The Way…
(2025-10-12). Maduro Regime Accuses Trump Admin of 'Kidnapping' 78 Venezuelan Children: 'They Were Ripped From Their Parents' Hands'. latintimes.com Venezuela's Interior Minister accused Washington of promoting the "American dream" while "ripping families apart"
(2025-10-12). Norwegian Triumph: Solveig Lovseth Wins Dramatic Ironman Finish. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events at the Ironman World Championship, Norwegian Solveig Lovseth seized victory, surpassing American Taylor Knibb on the final climb. Lovseth completed the race in eight hours, 28 minutes, and 27 seconds, marking a significant achievement in Kona's last standalone women's event.
(2025-10-12). HMD's Touch 4G is a dumb-smart-phone. gnnhd.tv 
The new HMD Touch 4G — only available in India for now, and unlikely to ever come to the US — splits the difference between smartphones and feature phones, offering a touchscreen and video calling, but with the small size (and price) of feature phones. Announ…
(2025-10-12). TACI, KIAC sign MoU on promoting road tourism, motor racing. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Heads of Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) and Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding in line of promoting regional collaborations in road tourism and promoting motor racing activities.
(2025-10-12). Pipes and Promises: Indonesia's High-Stakes Bid for Growth. moderndiplomacy.eu They say economic policy is both plumbing and poetry — pipes, pressure, and the promise of a better life. In Jakarta, that promise is currently being rewritten. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has swaggered into the Treasury with a straightforward slogan: if you don't spend, the economy won't move. He moved IDR 200 trillion (20 …
(2012-10-25). Jeeno wins LPGA Shanghai after five-hole playoff. tribune.com.pk 
Jeeno Thitikul's monster eagle putt on the 17th tied the lead before the world number one won a playoff on the fifth hole to beat Minami Katsu to the Buick LPGA Shanghai title on Sunday. | Thailand's Jeeno carded a nine-under 63 to reel in overnight leader Katsu, who shot 65, as the pair both finished on 24-under par at Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai. | Jeeno was four shots behind 43rd-ranked Katsu at one stage but carded three birdies and an eagle from the 14th to pull level with the Japanese player, who was seeking her first LPGA Tour win. | Both saw birdie putts to win slide by on the 18th, and they r…
(2025-10-12). Direct air link brings more Belarusians to Hainan. ecns.cn China's tropical island province of Hainan opened a new direct air link to Belarus recently, marking a milestone in connectivity and boosting ties under the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2025-10-12). We Must Not Look Away from Palestine: Resisting Oppression and Pursuing Justice. juancole.com Roy Eidelson Note: This essay is adapted from the author's August address at the American Psychological Association annual convention and from a webinar he presented in early September. The webinar includes many visual depictions of the topics discussed here. ( Counterpunch ) — Welcome everyone. I'm Roy Eidelson, president of the Society for the Study of Peace, …
(2025-10-12). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-12). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-12). 15 Pak soldiers killed as Taliban launches retaliatory strikes along border after Kabul attack. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a sharp response, Taliban launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan and killing 15 soldiers along Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday. The Taliban-led Afghan forces multiple Pakistani Army outposts along the Durand Line, including in the volatile Kunar and Helmand provinces. | "Taliban forces have captured several outposts from the Pakistani Army across the Durand Line in Kunar and Helmand provinces," an Afghan Defense official said in a statement. | Intense fighting has been reported in Bahramcha district's Shakij, Bibi Jani, and Salehan areas, as well as across Paktia's Aryub Zazi dis…
(2025-10-12). China's largest cross-sea suspension bridge achieves topping-out on main tower. ecns.cn The main tower of the Shuangyumen super major bridge on the Liuheng highway witnessed its topping-out on Friday in Zhoushan Port of Zhejiang's Ningbo.
(2025-10-12). Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal. newarab.com 
Iran welcomes a potential "fair and balanced" US nuclear proposal, but Tehran has not received any proposal for negotiations, the country's top diplomat said on Saturday. | "If we receive a reasonable, balanced, and fair proposal from the Americans for negotiations, we will certainly consider it," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state television. | However, Araghchi said Tehran will not give up its "right to enrich uranium" but can take confidence-building measures regarding "the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme." | "Of course, this is conditional on the other side also taking steps to build t…
(2025-10-12). Advocates Warn of Dire Conditions for Pregnant Women in ICE Custody: 'Detention Is Inherently Dangerous'. latintimes.com This is the first time I've seen so many pregnant people in [ICE] detention," said Tania Wolf of the National Immigration Project to The Intercept…
(2025-10-12). Iranian automakers produce over 404,000 vehicles in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's three major carmakers — Iran Khodro, SAIPA, and Pars Khodro — produced a total of 404,461 vehicles in the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), according to data from the Codal website.
(2025-10-12). Philippines accuses China of ramming, damaging vessel in South China Sea. aljazeera.com But China's coastguard says Manila is to blame for the latest collision in disputed waters in the Spratly archipelago.
(2025-10-12). I Went to Venezuela While the Guns Were Pointed. uwidata.com 
by Fabrizio Verde, from Caracas / Venezuela Late August. The Caribbean Sea—usually a postcard of turquoise waters and cruise-ship tranquility—has turned into a stage for Cold War—style brinkmanship. The United States, in a move evoking its darkest interventions, has deployed warships and a nuclear-powered submarine just miles off Venezuela's coast. The official pretext? The "war …
(2025-10-12). Glenn Greenwald: The Truth About the Nobel Peace Prize. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible |
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(2025-10-12). Comicomment: Partisan standoff leaves U.S. government mired in shutdown. ecns.cn The U.S. federal government shut down at midnight on October 1, the first in nearly seven years, after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill. By October 9, both Democratic and Republican proposals had been rejected, leaving lawmakers deadlocked.
(2025-10-12). China prosecutes three suspects from northern Myanmar over telecom fraud. ecns.cn Three individuals suspected of operating for an extended period in Myanmar and leveraging armed forces to carry out criminal activities have been indicted on multiple charges in China, prosecutors in Quanzhou, Fujian province, announced on Saturday.
(2025-10-12). Venezuela Activates 'Operation Independence 200' in Response to US Invasion Threats. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela activated the Comprehensive Defense Steering Bodies (ODDI) of Operation Independence 200 in the country's eastern states, including Monagas, Bolívar, and Anzoátegui, on Saturday, October 11. The minister of the Interior, Citizen Security, and Peace, Captain Diosdado Cabello, presided over an event in Monagas state to deliver equipment and resources to the militia in the communes. | Operation Independence 200 was launched with the deployment of more than 1,500 people in Monagas alone, from where Captain Cabello emphasized that the nation is prepared to "confront the various threats that imperialism poses…
(2025-10-12). Clash Over National Guard Deployment Highlights Tensions Between Federal and State Authorities. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration's strategy to deploy the National Guard in cities like Chicago and Portland has been thwarted by judicial intervention, yet troops patrol Memphis under Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's approval.
(2025-10-12). Measures seek to curb disorderly price competition. ecns.cn Han noted that the draft amendment, together with the Anti-Monopoly Law and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, will form a comprehensive regulatory system to better tackle rat-race competition.
(2025-10-12). LIVE: Afghanistan's Taliban, Pakistan claim inflicting losses in fighting. aljazeera.com Taliban officials say overnight cross-border attacks resulted in killing of 58 Pakistani soldiers…
(2025-10-12). Iran urges dialogue to ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Amid recent developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Iran calls for mutual respect, restraint, and immediate diplomatic talks to prevent further escalation.
(2025-10-12). Public Support for DHS Climbs Faster Than Any Other Federal Agency, Survey Finds. latintimes.com The rise stands out in contrast to declining approval for nearly every other major federal agency, including FEMA which had the steepest drop…
(2025-10-12). Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers' data leaked online. geo.tv 
Workers are seen near Qantas Airways, Australia's national carrier, Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the tarmac at Adelaide Airport, Australia, August 22, 2018. — ReutersMajor cyberattack hits global firms via Salesforce.Sensitive customer details exposed, no financial data.Global tech and…
(2025-10-12). Sunday 10/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "The Israel Occupation Tech Lab" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2025…
(2025-10-12). 19 dead or missing in U.S. Tennessee military plant explosion. ecns.cn Nineteen people are dead or missing after a devastating blast destroyed a building at a military explosives plant in the U.S. state of Tennessee on Friday morning, local officials said.
(2025-10-12). Police disperse pro-Palestinian protest at Israel vs Norway football match. aljazeera.com Norwegian riot police used pepper spray to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Norway vs Israel football match.
(2025-10-12). Our favorite batteries and chargers are on sale for October Prime Day. gnnhd.tv 
Let's face it: Many of us use shopping events like Prime Big Deal Days as an opportunity to pick up gadgets that are cool rather than necessary. However, that doesn't mean you should overlook practical deals while pricing out that dreamy 77-inch OLED. After a…
(2025-10-12). Why is Trump deploying forces to US cities? aljazeera.com US national security expert Kori Schake warns that President Trump is asking the US military to fight his culture wars.
(2025-10-12). Syria's Parliamentary Election Results look Alarmingly like Iraq 2005, which produced a Civil War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Syria's parliamentary elections on October 5 raised alarm flags for me on several grounds. First, they were not conducted on the basis of a direct vote. Sixty "constituencies" were established to elect 121 members of the People's Assembly of Syria (only 119 were actually elected). Another 70 members will be …
(2025-10-12). Coup Alert in Madagascar After Soldiers Side with Protesters. moderndiplomacy.eu Madagascar's presidency announced on Sunday that there was "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power. " This came after some soldiers from the elite CAPSAT unit joined ongoing protests that began last month. These troops encouraged fellow soldiers to support youth-led demonstrations calling for President Andry Rajoelina's resignation, sparked by shortages of water and …
(2025-10-12). Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned the Israeli regime's repeated military aggressions against Lebanon, denouncing its continued violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2025-10-12). Iran garners two awards at IUCN World Conservation Congress. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) has presented two awards, namely Reverse the Red and the International Ranger Awards 2025, to the country at the World Conservation Congress.
(2025-10-12). Elephant-themed art installation draws crowds in SW China. ecns.cn An elephant-themed art installation that seems to break through the wall attracts visitors to take photos in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 10, 2025.
(2025-10-12). SA clinches World Future Policy Award. sanews.gov.za SA clinches World Future Policy Award | The awarding of the World Future Policy Award 2025 is a testament to South Africa's role as a global leader and pioneer in environmental management, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George said. | This as the country clinched the prestigious World Future Policy Award 2025, recognising the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004 (NEM: BA) as one of the world's eight best policies in the main category, Living in Harmony with Nature and Future Generations. | "The awarding of the World Future Policy Award, the world's leading p…
(2025-10-12). Gaetz Reveals Humiliating QR Code AIPAC Donor Ritual. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible | Krystal and Saagar discuss Gaetz revealing AIPAC QR codes for donors. |
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(2025-10-12). Iran clinch historic 2025 World Weightlifting Championship title. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In a thrilling display of power and precision, Iran's men's team emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, held in Fà∏rde, Norway, from Oct. 2 to 11.
(2025-10-12). The return of Kokpar as Kazakhstan's modern national sport. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-12). FT: Behind Ukraine's Successful Strikes, a Crucial Flow of US Targeting Intelligence. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. has been assisting Ukraine in launching long-range attacks on Russian energy facilities for several months, aiming to weaken Russia's economy and push President Putin towards negotiations, according to the Financial Times. U. S. intelligence has helped Ukraine target significant Russian energy assets, including oil refineries located far from the frontline, as reported …
(2025-10-12). Venezuelan Regime Conducts Military Drills Across The Country To 'Preserve Territorial Integrity'. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian government is conducting a series of military drills across the country to "defend sovereignty, guarantee the future and preserve territorial integrity" as tensions with the U.S. remain high…
(2025-10-12). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-12). Taliban, Pakistani forces trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border. aljazeera.com Afghanistan claims it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight operations as tensions escalate over Kabul air strike.
(2025-10-12). Xi's important ideas on strengthening, improving public complaints work published. ecns.cn BEIJING ⚪ A compilation of important ideas of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on strengthening and improving public complaints management work has been published by the People's Publishing House.
(2025-10-12). Malaysia braces for a volatile Asean summit with Trump centre stage. scmp.com Just weeks ago, securing US President Donald Trump's attendance at this month's Asean summit was seen by many as a diplomatic masterstroke by Malaysia's leader. | But the fanfare surrounding the notoriously fickle American president's impending arrival in Southeast Asia has since faded, with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's apparent triumph of statesmanship transforming into a high-wire act fraught with risk.
(2025-10-12). Caída de la dama del Rolex. radiohc.cu Abandonada por el conservador Congreso peruano que la apuntaló durante meses a pesar de su impopularidad, ha caído la presidenta designada de Perú, Dina Boluarte, a quien deberían reconocerle su pericia para aplazar lo que acaba de ocurrir. | El Congreso de Perú destituyó a la primera mandataria de facto por lo que llamó "permanente incapacidad moral", aunque durante toda su gestión evidenció esa falla. | Boluarte evadió ocho pedidos legislativos de vacancia y más de 500 protestas que exigían su renuncia. | Ahora, los partidos políticos derechistas que la protegían en el Parlamento le quitaron su sustento, con el…
(2025-10-12). Africa's growing influence in Russia's nuclear ambitions. independent.co.ug 
As countries around the world push to forge strategic partnerships to advance their nuclear power goals, Africa's critical role is expanding. Several African governments have signed nuclear energy deals with Russia, which aims to expand its nuclear ambitions across the continent through state-backed finance and technology that could reshape energy access and geopolitics. SPECIAL REPORT …
(2025-10-12). Australia Eyes Strategic Minerals Deal with US Amidst China Trade Flare-Up. devdiscourse.com Australia is contemplating the implementation of mandated floor prices for critical minerals alongside funding for new rare earth projects, as part of a resources deal proposed with the United States. This initiative is being reported by The Age newspaper.
(2025-10-12). Iran invites Malaysian investors to tap into mining sector opportunities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is ready to welcome Malaysian investors into its mining industry, with the necessary infrastructure already in place to support joint projects and foreign participation, a senior industry official said during a meeting with Malaysia's ambassador in Tehran.
(2025-10-12). KCB Bank Uganda crowns Customer Service Week with mega celebration and a Side of Green. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda just wrapped up their annual Customer Service Week by transforming its 15 branches nationwide into hubs of customer delight, team camaraderie, and good old-fashioned corporate philanthropy, culminating in a vibrant finale at its headquarters today. The week was a dazzling mix of corporate chic and cultural flair, …
(2025-10-12). The hidden tsunami: A public health crisis that's already here. strategic-culture.su Declining vaccination levels have sparked a new outbreak of measles in the US. Lower vaccination rates, alongside climate change and globalization, have created a public health crisis that will continue to grow unless contained. Governments may not respond rapidly enough, but Americans must find a way forward if they are to prevent deadly global outbreaks in the future.
(2025-10-12). Autumn hues grace Norbulingka in Lhasa. ecns.cn Built in the mid-18th century, the Norbulingka was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001 as part of the historic ensemble of the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
(2025-10-12). Saturday 11/1: Rooted To Rise: Educating Young Minds Through Art & Education. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-10-12). UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations and Head of Delegation in New York.
(2025-10-12). Wednesday 10/15: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-10-12). Iran, China ink cooperation deal on wastewater projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Economic and Trade Exchange Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to advance cooperation in wastewater management and technology transfer, the company's head said.
(2025-10-12). Insights | Expert: Most nations oppose external interference in the South China Sea, call for peace and stability. ecns.cn Zheng pointed out that regional peace and stability are the common aspiration of the vast majority of countries. However, he warned that the Trump administration might increase so-called "freedom of navigation" operations in the future.
(2025-10-12). 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Reflections on China's Strategic Messaging. moderndiplomacy.eu The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) in September 2025, themed "Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development," was portrayed by the Chinese media and experts as a platform for promoting solutions to international security issues. In this commentary, the writer reflects on four key strategic messages he observed as a participant at the BXF. (I) …
(2025-10-12). Tuesday 10/14: Reading Group: Abolish Silicon Valley, by Wendy Liu. indybay.org Fireside Books & More, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063…
(2025-10-12). Zong Fuli resigns from Wahaha Group. ecns.cn Chinese food and beverage giant, Wahaha Group, on Saturday confirmed that Zong Fuli has officially resigned from her positions as the company's legal representative, director, and chairwoman. The resignation was approved on Sept. 12 through the company's shareholders' and board procedures.
(2025-10-12). Basic Education condemns misinformation on reopening of schools. sanews.gov.za Basic Education condemns misinformation on reopening of schools | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has condemned the fake news suggesting changes to the reopening of public schools on Monday, 13 October 2025. ⚪ "The Department of Basic Education notes with concern the circulation of fake news on social media and other unofficial platforms suggesting changes to the reopening dates of schools for the fourth term. The department wishes to clarify unequivocally that these messages are false and misleading. ⚪ "All public schools across South Africa will reopen as scheduled on Monday, 13 October 2025, marking…
(2025-10-12). No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds. fidh.org A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the past five years there has been no significant shift towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia.
Paris, 10 October 2025. The 42-page report, titled "Enduring Injustice – A review of the death penalty in Asia (2020-2025)," presents key trends, developments, and figures related to the death penalty in the 20 retentionist countries in Asia (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-12). ISC IWUR includes more Iranian universities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Islamic World University Rankings (IWUR) has included 84 Iranian universities among the top universities in Islamic countries, up from 80 in 2023, according to the latest report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).
(2025-10-12). Imperial Puppet in Syria. voicesfromsyria.com He is the supreme commander of the army, the state, the police, the judiciary, and the economy. Head of the Shura Council and the Council of Ministers. Amir al-Mu'minin, Caliph of the Muslims, heir of the Umayyads, Pharaoh of the Levant, leader of al-Qaeda — the self-proclaimed "Most High." No decree is issued, no law …
(2025-10-12). 'Threatening development cannot aid peace'—Jaishankar on US, EU 'double standards' over tariffs, energy. strategic-culture.su By Keshav PADMANABHAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Strongly criticising use of tariffs & sanctions on countries keeping ties w…
(2025-10-12). Milli ƒ∞HA'lar Atina'yƒ± endi≈üelendirdi: Dendias ƒ∞ngiltere'de Türkiye'yi hedef aldƒ±. t.co Yunanistan Savunma Bakanƒ± Nikos Dendias, Cambridge àúniversitesi'nde dàºzenlenen 9'uncu Yunanistan-Britanya Sempozyumu'nda konu≈ütu. Dendias, Türkiye'nin àºlkesi iàßin tehdit olu≈üturduƒüunu ve gàºvenilir bir NATO màºttefiki olmadƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± ileri sàºrdàº. Hàºrriyet'te yer alan habere gà∂re, ƒ∞ngilizlere, yapay zeka yardƒ±mƒ± ile 20-30 yƒ±l sonraki Londra ve Ankara kƒ±yaslamasƒ± yapmalarƒ&plusm…
(2025-10-12). Iranian, Turkish universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Suleyman Demirel University of Turkey have signed a scientific, research, and educational memorandum of understanding.
(2025-10-12). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on October 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, October 12 .
(2025-10-12). The AirPods 4 are just $89, matching their best price to date during October Prime Day. gnnhd.tv 
There's a new pair of AirPods Pro on the scene, but Apple's latest entry-level buds — the AirPods 4 — are still worth a look if you're looking for something cheaper, especially now that they're on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. Normally $129, you can currently…
(2025-10-12). Gauteng hosts roundtable on sinkholes. sanews.gov.za Gauteng hosts roundtable on sinkholes | The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) recently held a first of its kind roundtable on the management of sinkholes and dolomite. ⚪ "Sinkholes are not just geological events, they are a test of how well we plan, manage, and maintain infrastructure. This roundtable has allowed us to align government, scientists, and engineers behind prevention, preparedness, and resilience," said MEC Jacob Mamabolo. ⚪ This as the Council for Geoscience (CGS) reported that while some sinkholes occur naturally, most are driven by human activity, inclu…
(2025-10-12). Sunday 10/19: Richmond Area Mutual Aid Repair Cafe. indybay.org Nicholl Park 3230 MacDonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94804…
(2025-10-12). Helicopter spins out of control and crashes into palms, stunning US beachgoers. scmp.com A helicopter that was coasting above a popular Southern California beach on Saturday suddenly lost control and began spiralling in mid-air, eventually losing altitude and slamming into a row of palms as stunned sunbathers and beachgoers looked on. | Multiple videos posted online show the aircraft twirling clockwise above Huntington Beach, then plunging towards the edge of the beach, where it becomes wedged between palms and a staircase near Pacific Coast Highway.
(2025-10-12). Late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa was a 'remarkable leader'. sanews.gov.za Late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa was a 'remarkable leader' | President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the late Ambassador Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa as a "remarkable leader" whose conviction helped to steer South Africa's march towards democracy. ⚪ The President was speaking during the Ambassador's funeral held at Kwambonambi in KwaZulu-Natal following his passing at the age of 58 in Paris, France where he was stationed as South Africa's Head of Mission. ⚪ "We gather here today, in mourning and in gratitude, to honour the life of a remarkable leader — someone whose courage, conviction and compassion helped ste…
(2025-10-12). Several Qatari diplomats killed in Egypt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Several Qatari diplomats were killed in an incident during their visit to Egypt.
(2025-10-12). China, Switzerland fast-track FTA negotiations, enhance cooperation. ecns.cn The fourth round of the China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue is held in the southern Swiss town of Bellinzona on Friday.Both sides agreed to continue to respect each other's core interests, safeguard political mutual trust, and maintain the sound momentum of high-level development in bilateral ties.
(2025-10-12). New England's final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule. grist.org 
Even as the federal government attempts to prop up the waning coal industry, New England's last coal-fired power plant has ceased operations three years ahead of its planned retirement date. The closure of the New Hampshire facility paves the way for its owner to press ahead with an initiative to transform the site into a clean energy complex including solar panels and battery storage systems. | "The end of coal is real, and it is here," said Catherine Corkery, chapter director for Sierra Club New Hampshire. "We're really excited about the next chapter." | News of the closure came on the s…
(2025-10-12). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2012-10-25). Schauffele ends title drought in Japan. tribune.com.pk 
Xander Schauffele won his first title of the year after finishing one stroke clear of Max Greyserman at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday. | The American ended a drought stretching back to his win at the British Open last year, which came two months after he claimed his first major at the PGA Championship. | Schauffele, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021, finished on 19-under par after a seven-under final round of 64 containing eight birdies and one bogey at Yokohama Country Club. | He calmly rolled in a short putt to close out the win, then took his cap off to acknowledge the crowd and e…
(2025-10-12). Tehran to host 2nd Intl. Conference on AI. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026) is scheduled to be held in Tehran on February 8-9, 2026.
(2025-10-12). Hadi Choopan comes second at 2025 Mr. Olympia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hadi Choopan of Iran became runner-up at the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men's Open Bodybuilding.
(2025-10-12). Kremlin's Red Line: Warns West of "Dramatic" Ukraine Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin expressed deep concern on Sunday about the potential U. S. supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that the war has reached a critical moment with rising tensions on all sides. U. S. President Donald Trump stated that he would want to understand Ukraine's plans for the missiles before agreeing to provide them, …
(2025-10-12). Antifa expert Mark Bray flees to Spain after receiving death threats. indybay.org Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook…
(2025-10-12). Devastation in Poza Rica: Nature's Fury Leaves a Trail of Destruction. devdiscourse.com The low-lying working-class neighborhoods of Poza Rica were caught off guard as a wall of water overran them. The chaos primarily stemmed from cars being swept away by torrents from the Cazones River, which flooded streets on Friday morning.
(2025-10-12). China Weaponizes Rare Earths, Blaming US for Trade Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu China criticized President Donald Trump's new U. S. tariffs on Chinese goods as hypocritical and defended its own export restrictions on rare earth elements, but did not impose new tariffs on U. S. products. In response to Beijing's recent export controls, Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods headed for the U. S. and …
(2025-10-12). China slams Trump's 100 percent tariff threat, defends rare earth curbs. aljazeera.com Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.
(2025-10-12). Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis. progressivehub.net DAVID DAYEN | THE AMERICAN PROSPECT…
(2025-10-12). 'Interest in developing solar power plants to accelerate'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Executive Secretary of Iran's 7th Solar Power Plants Conference stated that the development of solar power plants has accelerated and this trend will continue for the coming years. He predicted that the trend of interest in developing solar power plants will continue to accelerate over the next four years.
(2025-10-12). Wahaha confirms Zong Fuli's resignation as chairwoman. ecns.cn China's leading beverage producer, Wahaha Group, confirmed on Oct 10 that Zong Fuli resigned on Sept 12 from her positions as the company's legal representative, director, and chairwoman.
(2025-10-12). Aussie Greens Notice Renewable Developer Destruction of "Protected Habitats" wattsupwiththat.com 30 years too late, but its a start.
(2025-10-12). Green Voter Guide for Prop. 50 (Congress. redistricting), from Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org Here is our Green Voter Guide for the November 4 statewide special election, about Proposition 50, regarding Congressional redistricting. Ballots will be mailed to all voters starting this past Monday, October 6. If you don't receive your ballot by mid-October, or have questions about your registration status, or similar matters, for Alameda county, please call the Registrar of Voters office at 510-272-6973. (Phone numbers for other counties are here: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resource… ) | Solidarity,…
(2025-10-12). Iran Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to Exercise Self-Restraint. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson expressed concern over recent developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling on both neighboring countries to exercise self-restraint and engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation of tensions.
(2025-10-12). Philippines, China in New Clash Over South China Sea. moderndiplomacy.eu The Philippines and China traded accusations over a maritime clash near disputed islands in the South China Sea. The Philippine Maritime Council accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and colliding with a Filipino vessel near Thitu Island, condemning the incident and promising diplomatic action. Manila's coast guard reported that three Filipino vessels were …
(2025-10-12). Restoration of historic Kahnuj Fortress begins. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Head of Kerman Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Nikrou announced the start of restoration of the centuries-old fortress in Kahnuj county, with allocation of more than seven billion rials ($7,000).
(2025-10-12). Lorestan Archaeology Museum reopens after precautionary war closure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Lorestan Archaeology Museum, housed within the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Castle in Khorramabad, officially reopened to the public on Thursday, October 9, following a three-month closure.
(2025-10-12). Seychelles's Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election. aljazeera.com Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
(2025-10-12). Saturday 10/25: Bat Talk with Bethany Schulze and final Pond Cleanup of 2025 Year! Lompico Pond Restor. P. indybay.org 11603 Lakeshore Dr. | Felton CA 95018…
(2025-10-12). Il Kosovo e Metohija "albanesizzato" alla prova delle urne. strategic-culture.su Le quinte elezioni locali in Kosovo dalla dichiarazione di indipendenza del 2008 sono previste per il 12 ottobre 2025, con il secondo turno previsto per il 2 novembre. | Segue nostro Gli elettori di 38 comuni eleggeranno sindaci e membri delle assemblee comunali. | L'esito di queste elezioni avrà un impatto decisivo sulla stabilità politica del Kosovo e Metohija, sull'integrazione delle comunità minoritarie e sulla posizione internaziona…
(2025-10-12). Madagascar president says power-grab under way as army unit claims control. aljazeera.com Elite troops join youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat for President Andry Rajoelina.
(2025-10-12). System to better address graying challenge. ecns.cn The central government had planned to expand a subsidy program for eldercare services consumption nationwide, Liu Zhenguo, vice-minister of civil affairs, said at the news conference.
(2025-10-12). Lionel Messi scores two goals, assists as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United. aljazeera.com Messi's performance against Atlanta came after he briefly left international duty with Argentina during the FIFA window.
(2025-10-12). Cross-Strait travel hits record highs during Golden Week holiday. ecns.cn In the latter half of the holiday, the flow shifted to Taiwan residents visiting the mainland for family gatherings and celebrations, and mainland tourists returning home, according to the station.
(2025-10-12). Thrilling Stoppage-Time Victory Propels Whitecaps to Top of Conference. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling conclusion to Saturday night's match, Thomas Màºller scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time, allowing the Vancouver Whitecaps to clinch a 2-1 victory over Orlando City.
(2025-10-12). Bureaucratic antics for three West Bank villages show how an Israeli annexation began long ago. haaretz.com A military decree has brought the villages of Nabi Samwil, Beit Iksa and Khalaila under 'seam zone' rule, from which all Palestinians but local residents are banned. But actually, for 20 years a raft of edicts like this one have been harassing locals, who now fear for their fate…
(2025-10-12). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-12). Immunità parlamentare, imbarazzi giuridici, mutazioni del potere. strategic-culture.su Un solo voto. Uno solo è bastato per salvare Ilaria Salis dal carcere. Non sapremo mai se quel voto era vero oppure no, o quanto di questo bieco teatrino era già concordato sottobanco. Sappiamo perà≤ che, ancora una volta, il buon senso è stato seppellito sotto una montagna di ideologici interessi.
(2025-10-12). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-10-12). Social Media Spies Exposed: Profiles Vanish After MintPress Report. scheerpost.com By Alan MacLeod / MintPressNews After being exposed as former national security state agents by MintPress, large numbers of officials working in the highest levels of top social media platforms have deleted their profiles or wiped the incriminating evidence from the internet. A series of MintPress News investigations uncovered a network of hundreds of former …
(2025-10-12). Ethiopia shaken by strong quake as experts warn of rising volcanic activity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday. The quake happened 10 kilometers below the surface.The quake is the most recent in a string of earthquakes that have hit the country this year, raising fears that volcanoes could erupt in the areas that were affected.Geological records show that Ethiopia has had 29 earthquakes since the beginning of 2025, some of which were stronger than 5.0 on the Richter scale.On January 3 of this year, there were 11 earthquakes in one day. This happened at the same time as a volcanic eruption at Mount Dofe…
(2012-10-25). Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea. tribune.com.pk 
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for 93 just before tea as Pakistan reached 199-4 on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday. | Left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy removed Haq, caught at short-leg by Tony de Zorzi, after a 236-minute knock that included seven fours and a six. | Next ball ⚪ the last before tea ⚪ Muthusamy had Saud Shakeel caught and bowled to bring South Africa back into the game. | At the break, Babar Azam was unbeaten on 23, having overturned a caught behind dismissal against Muthusamy on one, as Pakistan added 92 runs in the session. | Earlier spinner Prenelan Subrayen trapped…
(2025-10-12). EDC statement on CA Attorney General lawsuit against Sable Offshore Corp. indybay.org Santa Barbara, CA, October 8, 2025 — On Friday, October 3, the California Attorney General's office filed a complaint against Sable Offshore Corp. alleging that the company repeatedly broke the law and discharged waste into streams, wetlands, and habitats while making unpermitted repairs to a broken oil pipeline on the California Coast.
(2025-10-12). Mexican Authorities Arrest Man Linked to Lime Farmer Extortion, Cartel Recruitment and Explosives Training. latintimes.com At the time of "Llanero's" arrest, Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said authorities seized a firearm, tactical gear, drugs, and a vehicle.
(2025-10-12). Sheikh Hasina's Awami League turns to flash protests ahead of polls. geo.tv 
Sheikh Hasina, then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, gestures during a meeting with foreign observers and journalists at the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 8, 2024. — ReutersDHAKA: Once Bangladesh's largest political party, the Awami League has been…
(2025-10-12). LIVE: India vs Australia — Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. aljazeera.com Follow our live score, as well as photo and text commentary stream for the group-stage match in Visakhapatnam, India.
(2025-10-12). War Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Forces Hundreds to Flee Former Cartel Haven in Badiraguato. latintimes.com Residents say no authority has moved in to protect them and that the violence continues, making it impossible to know how many people have been killed or disappeared as whole communities remain under threat.
(2025-10-12). G20 environmental group meetings to be held in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za G20 environmental group meetings to be held in Cape Town | The third and final G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) Technical and Ministerial Meetings are set to get underway on Monday. ⚪ To be held in Cape Town, the meetings will be led by Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George. | "The meetings will bring together delegates from G20 member states, invited guest countries, international organisations, research institutions, and other organisations. ⚪ "Significantly, the Ministerial Meeting is expected to adopt the final G20 ECSWG Ministerial Declaration, w…
(2025-10-12). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-12). Iran to play Iraq at neutral venue in 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's national basketball team will face Iraq in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia) at a neutral venue.
(2025-10-12). Sunday 11/16: PXL THIS 35, one of oddest, oldest, indie film fests. indybay.org Live, online via YouTube…
(2025-10-12). Serbia's Stojkovic Steps Down After Shocking Defeat. devdiscourse.com Serbia's national football team faced a major setback as coach Dragan Stojkovic announced his resignation following a disappointing 1-0 loss to Albania in the World Cup qualifiers. Stojkovic, who assumed his role in 2021, had previously led the team to the World Cup in Qatar but struggled in recent matches.
(2025-10-12). SA urges calm in Madagascar following protests. sanews.gov.za SA urges calm in Madagascar following protests | South Africa has called for "calm and restraint" in Madagascar following recent political developments in the island country. ⚪ This as the country's capital, Antananarivo, has been mired protests over the last two weeks. ⚪ "The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. ⚪ "South Africa calls for calm and restraint from all actors and urges them to do everything necessary…
(2025-10-12). Giants turn tables on Eagles with complete home victory. gnnhd.tv 
The Giants started fast, fell behind, then dominated the second half to take down their hated division rivals.
(2025-10-12). Helicopter Crash Shocks Beachgoers at Southern California Event. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events at Huntington Beach, a helicopter lost control and spiraled out of the sky on Saturday, startling beachgoers enjoying the picturesque Southern California shore.
(2025-10-12). Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. aljazeera.com The Qatari Embassy in Cairo says two others were also wounded in the 'tragic traffic accident' in Egypt.
(2025-10-12). Tragedy Strikes: Tennessee Explosives Plant Disaster Claims 16 Lives. devdiscourse.com A catastrophic explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee has resulted in the deaths of 16 people, according to local authorities. The blast leveled the explosive supply and research facility, with no survivors reported.
(2025-10-12). Iran's non-oil exports steady at $25.9b in H1, trade deficit narrows. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's non-oil exports reached $25.94 billion in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21— September 22), nearly unchanged from the $25.92 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
(2025-10-12). Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns Maduro After Winning Nobel Peace Prize: 'Accept Terms Of a Negotiated Transition Or Leave Without Negotiation'. latintimes.com Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado conveyed a warning to authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro after winning the Nobel Peace Prize: "Either he accepts the terms of a negotiated transition back to democracy or he leaves without any negotiation."
(2025-10-12). Israeli settlers burn cars, attack Palestinian farmers in West Bank; IDF fires tear gas. haaretz.com Footage shows olive harvesters threatened by settlers, who damaged their equipment. On Friday, settlers wounded seven people in an attack which the town's deputy mayor called the 'most violent, extreme and brutal' in recent years…
(2025-10-12). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-12). Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major 'tipping point'. grist.org 
Global temperature rise may feel like it's gradual, but the changes it brings can turn out to be sudden, massive, and self-reinforcing. These changes are what scientists call
(2025-10-12). Herminie Secures Victory in Seychelles Political Shift. devdiscourse.com Patrick Herminie has emerged victorious in the Seychelles presidential run-off election, unseating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan. Official results revealed on Sunday highlighted Herminie's decisive win with 52.7% of the vote, marking a return to power for the United Seychelles party.
(2025-10-12). Iraq's Iqbal earns 1-0 win over Indonesia in World Cup qualifier. newarab.com 
Iraq sealed a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in Jeddah on Saturday to maintain their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1986 as Zidane Iqbal's second-half strike eliminated Patrick Kluivert's side from Former Manchester United midfielder Iqbal, who currently plays his club football for Utrecht, netted with 14 minutes remaining after coming off the bench at the start of the second half for Graham Arnold's team. | The result means Iraq will face Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with the w…
(2025-10-12). Qatar reveals names of 3 diplomats killed in car crash in Egypt. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Qatari Embassy in Cairo said that three employees of the Amiri Diwan were killed in a car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, adding that two others were injured.In a post on X on Sunday, the embassy expressed "its deep sorrow over the death of three members of the Amiri Diwan and is following up on the condition of those injured in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh."Earlier, two security sources revealed that a car carrying Qatari diplomats overturned on a curve on the road 50 kilometers from Sharm el-Sheikh.The embassy said that it "immediately began following up on the incident with the relev…
(2025-10-12). Thursday 10/16: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-12). ____ Your Nazi News. indybay.org The complete demise of our news networks and social media is something we must clearly acknowledge before we move on. | DemocracyNow! reports a well known Zionist is now in charge of deciding what is true at CBS,…
(2025-10-12). No survivors likely after Tennessee military blast, say officials. geo.tv 
Law enforcement officers guard a gate outside the Accurate Energetic Systems military explosives plant, after an explosion at the facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, US October 10, 2025. — ReutersCompany calls blast "tragic accident".DNA testing to be used to identify…
(2025-10-12). Video: Crazy man urinates on altar at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A man was caught on video urinating on the Papal altar during a morning mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.A clip that went viral on social media showed a man wearing a grey t-shirt taking his pants off and starting to pee on the altar at St. Peter's Basilica on Friday at about 9: 00 a.m. Vatican City time. The unidentified man took the steps of the Altar of Confession at St. Peter's Basilica and urinated in front of hundreds of tourists. On this spot, the sitting pope typically performs Mass, Italian websites reported.Corriere della Sera reported that when the authorities caught him, the man b…
(2012-10-25). Vacherot beats Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters. tribune.com.pk 
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot on Sunday beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win the Shanghai Masters. | Qualifier Vacherot, the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 finalist in history, won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. | The all-family final between the 54th-ranked Frenchman Rinderknech and 204th-ranked Vacherot, from Monaco, is one of the tournament's unlikeliest endings to date ⚪ the latter's coach and half-brother, Benjamin Balleret, described it as a "fairytale". | It was just the third ATP Masters 1000 final in history to feature two unseeded players. | Elder cousin Rinderknech went ahead first, breaking with a backhand…
(2025-10-12). France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday and tasked him with forming a new cabinet, Macron's office said in a statement.
(2025-10-12). Cameroon votes in presidential election as Paul Biya, 92, seeks eighth term. aljazeera.com Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in Central African nation.
(2025-10-12). 6 steps democracies must take to match China on climate action. scmp.com Global energy investment is projected to reach US$3.3 trillion this year, with some US$2.2 trillion directed towards clean technologies, double the amount flowing into fossil fuels. Yet beneath these impressive figures, a crisis of confidence is unfolding. | During the first half of this year alone, companies cancelled or scaled back more than US$22 billion in clean energy projects in the United States. These included high-profile battery facilities, storage systems and electric vehicle factories,…
(2025-10-12). Tragedy Strikes: Tennessee Explosives Facility Explosion Claims 16 Lives. devdiscourse.com A tragic explosion at a Tennessee military explosives facility has resulted in the loss of 16 lives, officials reported Saturday.
(2025-10-12). SIU determined to 'claw back every cent' taken at Tembisa Hospital. sanews.gov.za SIU determined to 'claw back every cent' taken at Tembisa Hospital | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is determined to "claw back every cent" that was unlawfully taken from the public purse as a result of corruption and fraud at the Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. ⚪ This is according to SIU Head Advocate Andy Mothibi after the unit obtained a preservation order of some R900 million worth of assets linked to an alleged criminal syndicate that operated at the hospital. ⚪ The syndicate — together with two others — allegedly siphoned off some R2 billion that was earmarked for the improvement of healthc…
(2025-10-12). Hong Kong business communities to explore opportunities in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A delegation of consular corps and business communities based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) begins a tour of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, October 10, 2025.
(2025-10-12). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will inherit a global faith far more diverse than many realize. |
(2025-10-12). Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow ageing. |
(2025-10-12). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Government shutdown hasn't left consumers glum about the economy — for now, at least. |
(2025-10-12). James Comey's indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians. |
(2025-10-12). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). China and the US are in a race for critical minerals. African countries need to make the rules. |
(2025-10-12). Millions of children face sexual violence as AI deepfakes drive surge in new cases — latest global data. |
(2025-10-12). India's burgeoning financial technology sector could teach Keir Starmer something about levelling up. |
(2025-10-12). Friendships aren't just about keeping score — new psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it. |
(2025-10-12). A pro-democracy Venezuelan politician wins this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Is it a rebuke to Trump? |
(2025-10-12). New Jersey governor's race: What to know about Libertarian candidate Vic Kaplan. whyy.org
(2025-10-12). Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU. |
(2025-10-12). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer. |
(2025-10-12). Why some people turn off the lights, and others don't. |
(2025-10-12). Could digital currencies end banking as we know it? The future of money. |
(2025-10-12). Sunday 10/12: Harvey Wasserman, Karl Grossman et al discuss Solartopia-How we get there! indybay.org
(2025-10-12). How a 400,000-year-old elephant skeleton solved a tantalising puzzle of early human behaviour. |
(2025-10-12). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). The Anglo-Saxons, not the Jews, have a millennia-old custom of expelling populations. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-12). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights. |
(2025-10-12). From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics. |
(2025-10-12). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain. |
(2025-10-12). Historic first International Criminal Court conviction for Darfur atrocities. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). María Corina Machado's peace prize follows Nobel tradition of awarding recipients for complex reasons. |
(2025-10-12). Singapore: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). Quem planta as ´informaàßàµes ª sobre a Coreia do Norte? strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-12). Nobel peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado: the Venezuelan opposition leader forced into hiding after taking on Maduro. |
(2025-10-12). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction. |
(2025-10-12). Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). Since 2020, 4 of Australia's natural World Heritage properties have deteriorated. |
(2025-10-12). A white poet and a Sioux doctor fell in love after Wounded Knee — racism and sexism would drive them apart. |
(2025-10-12). Jane Fonda, other stars, revive the Committee for the First Amendment — a group that emerged when the anti-communist panic came for Hollywood. |
(2025-10-12). Flu season has arrived — and so have updated flu vaccines. |
(2025-10-12). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Oct. 5- Oct.11). ecns.cn
(2025-10-12). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Wolves have returned to Denmark, and not everyone is happy about it. |
(2025-10-12). Our engineering team is making versatile, tiny sensors from the Nobel-winning 'metal-organic frameworks'. |
(2025-10-12). Donald Trump would have been an unsuitable choice for the 2025 Nobel peace prize — but he may be a more serious contender in 2026. |
(2025-10-12). For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks. |
(2025-10-12). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org
(2025-10-12). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Rural women farmers in South Africa: how global promises aren't translating into support on the ground. |
(2025-10-12). Will Trump's ceasefire plan really lead to lasting peace in the Middle East? There's still a long way to go. |
(2025-10-12). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations — here's what to know. |
(2025-10-12). How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays. |
(2025-10-12). Diane Keaton thrived in the world of humour — and had the dramatic acting chops to back it up. |
(2025-10-12). How disaster-ready are African countries? Study of 5 shows some progress, but also huge gaps. |
(2025-10-12). Why higher ed's AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence. |
(2025-10-12). For Trump's perceived enemies, the process may be the punishment. |
(2025-10-12). Trump's plan, Blair's hand. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-12). A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness ‚àí here's what she fears and what gives her hope. |
(2025-10-12). Metal-organic frameworks: Nobel-winning tiny 'sponge crystals' with an astonishing amount of inner space. |
(2025-10-12). Nobel Prize in physics awarded for ultracold electronics research that launched a quantum technology. |
(2025-10-12). In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings ‚àí and for being skeptical. |
(2025-10-12). How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize. |
(2025-10-12). Curious Kids: who invented art? |
(2025-10-12). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-12). Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations. |
(2025-10-12). Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons –∞ positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-10-11). Israel has killed 67,682 Palestinians in Gaza since Oct. 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have martyred 67,682 Palestinian people in the enclave since the war broke out between Hamas and Israeli on October 7, 2023.
(2025-10-11). Over 500k Palestinians return to ruined Gaza as truce holds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — More than half a million displaced Palestinians have returned to Gaza City since a ceasefire came into effect on Friday, Gaza's civil defense agency said on Saturday.
(2025-10-11). Egypt prepares summit as Trump seeks credit for Gaza ceasefire. tehrantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a signing ceremony in Egypt after a brief stop in Israel, joining European, Arab, and regional leaders to endorse the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-exchange plan that could pause the two-year conflict.
(2025-10-11). Cuba participa en maratón de apoyo a Palestina en Timor Leste. radiohc.cu Una representación de Cuba participó en la Maratón por Palestina organizada en Timor Leste, de acuerdo con una notificación divulgada hoy en la página oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores cubano. | El entrenador de atletismo Sergio Carrillo, integrante de la Brigada de Deportes que colabora en ese país, fue uno de los que respondió a la convocatoria para mostrar apoyo al pueblo palestino y rechazar la agresión de Israel a Gaza. | También, destaca el texto, los miembros de la Brigada Médica cubana, la jefa de la Misión Oficial, Alina Aldama, y el funcionario de la embajada José Heredia. | Según la Canci…
(2025-10-11). Israel refuses to release abducted Palestinian doctors, will not let foreign medics enter Gaza either. thecanary.co Israel is continuing to force the collapse of Gaza's devastated healthcare system, despite the supposed ceasefire — during which it has killed well over a hundred people through continued bombing and shooting. Israel is refusing to release kidnapped Gaza medics The occupation has refused to release doctors abducted during the genocide, such as Kamal Adwan […] | By
(2025-10-11). Palestinian factions say they will implement Gaza cease-fire despite refusal to release high-ranking prisoners. haaretz.com Earlier Friday, the Israeli government revised a list of Palestinian prisoners slated for release under the cease-fire deal: Eleven Hamas members would be released instead of 11 members of Fatah. 'We have made great efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners,' Hamas and two factions said…
(2025-10-11). Livestream: Is the genocide over? Inside the Gaza ceasefire deal. electronicintifada.net Jeremy Scahill gives insight from resistance negotiators and stresses need for ongoing activism. Donya Abu Sitta in Gaza on hopes after genocide. Fighters blowing up a tank inside a new Israeli base.
(2025-10-11). Major win for US president on Gaza, but will it stand test of time. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump has undeniably scored a diplomatic victory by helping to broker a truce for Gaza, but the path to the lasting peace he says he wants for the Middle East is littered with obstacles.And it remains to be seen whether the 79-year-old Trump — who is not…
(2025-10-11). Gazans march north again, returning to homes made of rubble. mondoweiss.net 
As Palestinians return to the rubble of their homes, the effects of the genocide are being felt amid heightened social unrest. "This war broke us," one returnee to Gaza City told Mondoweiss. "It damaged our souls. We need decades to heal."
(2025-10-11). Posting without a hand: teenage girls turn survival into online diaries. haaretz.com While girls their age across the world post videos of themselves opening gifts, girls in Gaza document a different reality — which includes hunger, loss and shortages. This documentation, beyond being a tool for collecting donations, also has a therapeutic effect…
(2025-10-11). 'Nothing left': Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect. scmp.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war. All the remaining hostages were set to be released within days. | Questions remain over who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm, as called for in US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan.
(2025-10-11). Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado under scrutiny for laureate over support to Israel. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A controversy has erupted following the announcement of Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Critics have accused her of supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza and of previously calling for foreign intervention to overthrow Venezuela's government. | Machado, a leading voice in Venezuela's pro-democracy movement, has become a prominent symbol of civilian courage in the country's struggle against dictatorship. The Nobel Committee recognized her for her efforts to promote democracy and defend human rights in Venezuela. | However, the decision…
(2025-10-11). New York City commemorates Al-Aqsa Flood anniversary. workers.org 
October 7, 2025, marked two years since the heroic uprising of Al-Aqsa Flood. After that, the Zionist entity accelerated its 77-year genocide of the Palestinian people. At this time, the entity has killed over 67,000 people, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Oct. 7 protest, New York City. Within . . . |
(2025-10-11). Hamas official tells AFP return to Israel will begin Monday morning. haaretz.com The hostages are scheduled to return by Monday at 12: 00 P.M. under the agreement, but Israeli officials estimate the release could be moved up. While political sources believe locating the bodies of all the deceased hostages in Gaza could take weeks or months, this is not expected to prevent the continued implementation of the deal…
(2025-10-11). Seattle youth tell arms makers: "Stop aiding genocide!" iacenter.org By Jim McMahan October 10, 2025 Hundreds of youth walked out of schools on Oct. 7 to join a mid-day march in Seattle. The students came from high schools, colleges and community colleges. They held a feeder march into the Palestine solidarity march in the downtown area that traveled through the towers of the hi-tech weapons manufacturers, which have played a huge role in the attempted genocide of the heroic Palestinians of Gaza. In front of Amazon's headquarters, Seattle, October 7, 2025. (Photo: Jim McMahan) Amazon's imperialist international headquarters was especially targeted, along with Microsoft and Google.
(2025-10-11). Half million rally in London demanding 'real peace' in Gaza. newarab.com 
More than half a million people filled the streets of London on Saturday in one of the largest national marches for Palestine to date, calling for an end to Israel's occupation and pledging to continue campaigning even after the Gaza ceasefire came into effect this week. | Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), the protest began at Victoria Embankment and moved through central London before ending outside Downing Street, where a mass rally was held. | Protesters waved Palestinian flags, wore keffiyehs, and carried placards reading "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" and "Keir Starme…
(2025-10-11). Violent clashes in Lahore as TLP protesters march toward Islamabad over Gaza conflict; 11 dead in police firing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Lahore witnessed violent clashes on Saturday as the police had a face-off with supporters of the Islamist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), who were attempting to march toward Islamabad to hold a pro-Palestinian rally. The TLP accused Punjab police of indiscriminate firing, claiming that 11 of its members were killed and more than 50 injured during the unrest.In a video circulating online, a TLP leader described the situation amid gunfire: "Continuous shelling and firing is happening. Eleven TLP people have been killed since the morning."The protests, initially sparked on Thursday over the Is…
(2025-10-11). Displaced Palestinians Begin Returning to Northern Gaza As Israeli Regime Withdraws. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to the ruins of northern Gaza as the Israeli regime halts its months-long assault and retreats from parts of the enclave under the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
(2025-10-11). Has another Nakba been averted? aljazeera.com Palestinians are returning to their homes after refusing to leave Gaza during Israel's war.
(2025-10-11). Cheers for Trump, boos for Netanyahu as Witkoff speaks at rally in Israel. scmp.com US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday lauded US President Donald Trump's efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire in a speech at a rally in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with hundreds of thousands attending. | "We all owe a debt of deep gratitude to President Trump," Witkoff said, before being interrupted by prolonged applause and shouts of "Thank you, Trump".
(2025-10-11). Israeli Government Votes to Implement Trump Peace Plan for Gaza as Hamas Pledges to Uphold It. scheerpost.com Israeli Knesset. Clema12, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Juan Cole /
(2025-10-11). Cyberattacks Disrupted 40% of Israeli Intelligence Systems during Gaza War, Report Shows. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Nearly 40 percent of the Israeli regime's intelligence systems were disrupted during two years of war on Gaza, as resistance-aligned hacker groups launched thousands of cyberattacks targeting military networks, critical infrastructure, and official media outlets.
(2025-10-11). Journalists renew calls for Israel to open Gaza to foreign media. newarab.com 
In a statement released on Friday, the Foreign Press Association (FPA) urged Israel to "immediately open the borders and allow international media free and independent access to the Gaza Strip" now that hostilities have ceased. | The FPA said the Israeli Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on 23 Oct…
(2025-10-11). Within the US, pro-Palestine movement vows to continue struggle for lasting peace. peoplesdispatch.org Pro-Palestine organizers gather across the country to mark the start of the ceasefire, stand in solidarity with Gaza, and pledge to keep fighting for full liberation…
(2025-10-11). Gaza's Ministry of Health tells the Canary 'we do not seek pity, but justice'. thecanary.co Dr Munir Al-Barsh, director general of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, warned that the health system in the Strip is facing its "most dangerous moment" after two years of Israel's genocide, stressing that what is happening: is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a total collapse of the human right to life. Dr Munir […] | By
(2025-10-11). Palestinian factions refuse foreign guardianship on Gaza as truce takes hold. radiohc.cu Hamas and allied Palestinian factions have reiterated that any decision on the future governance of Gaza is "an internal Palestinian matter" as the ceasefire in the territory takes effect. | In a joint statement on Friday, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) joined Hamas in lauding the steadfastness of Palestinians, which they said foiled Israel's plans for mass forced displacement in Gaza. | "We renew our rejection to any foreign guardianship, and we stress that the nature of the administration of the Gaza Strip and its institutions are an internal Palestini…
(2025-10-11). Hamas announcement on the ceasefire agreement. iacenter.org October 9, 2025 The following statement from Hamas was released on Oct. 9, 2025: Following responsible and serious negotiations conducted by the Movement and the Palestinian resistance factions regarding President Trump's proposal in Sharm El Sheikh, aimed at achieving a halt to the war of extermination against our Palestinian people and the withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces reaching an agreement that stipulates ending the war on Gaza, the withdrawal of the occupation from it, the entry of aid, and the exchange of prisoners. We highly appreciate th…
(2025-10-11). Hamas ready to fight if Gaza war resumes: official. newarab.com 
(2025-10-11). Jeanine Hourani: 'genocide abroad and austerity at home' have sparked Labour's demise. thecanary.co Jeanine Hourani from the Palestinian Youth Movement spoke at a Your Party rally in Leeds on 8 October, and she insisted that: Palestine has well and truly been the final nail in the coffin of the Labour Party of this country. She added: Whether it's supporting genocide abroad or austerity at home, the political elite […] | By
(2025-10-11). Nobel Peace Prize 2025: A fusion of dynamite's memory, fresh genocide, and coup dream. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — For years, many have argued that the Nobel Peace Prize has become a tool of Western states, used to promote opposition figures capable of replacing governments at odds with the West.
(2025-10-11). Magnitude 5 earthquake rattles Punjab's Layyah: PMD. gnnhd.tv 
No loss of life or peroprty has been reported so far…
(2025-10-11). Cuba refuta categóricamente que participa en el conflicto en Ucrania. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la República de Cuba rechaza las imputaciones mendaces que el gobierno de Estados Unidos está difundiendo sobre una supuesta participación de Cuba en el conflicto militar en Ucrania. Se trata de una acusación calumniosa que comenzó en 2023 por parte de algunos medios de prensa, sin aportar evidencias o fundamento de ningún tipo, y claramente cumpliendo un servicio encomendado.
(2025-10-11). US announces deal for Qatar air force facility in Idaho. newarab.com 
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that Qatar will be allowed to build an air force facility at Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho that will house F-15 fighter jets and pilots. | The announcement comes soon after President Donald Trump signed an executive order vowing to defend the Gulf Arab state against attacks, following Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha. | "We're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho," Hegseth said at the Pentagon, with Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahm…
(2025-10-11). Residents in southern Tunisia protest phosphate pollution. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people in southern Tunisia's Demonstrators called for the "dismantling of the chemical group", chanting "We want to live" and "Gabes is a victim of pollution and injustice". | Local campaign group Stop Pollution called for the protest after videos circulated on social media showing local schoolchildren s…
(2025-10-11). Pakistan-South Africa Test series trophy unveiled. gnnhd.tv 
Two-Test series between Pakistan and South Africa will start tomorrow…
(2025-10-11). GEPF clarifies implementation of revised actuarial interest factors. sanews.gov.za GEPF clarifies implementation of revised actuarial interest factors | The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has moved to clarify the implementation of revised actuarial interest factors, which are used to calculate members' benefits. ⚪ "The GEPF implemented updated actuarial interest factors with effect from 1 October 2025. The factors are derived from the assumptions adopted in the Fund's recent statutory actuarial valuation as at 31 March 2024. The implementation of the revised factors follows the completion of a consultative process with employee organisations as at 31 July 2025, as required by the GEP…
(2025-10-11). Persian audiobook of "Zorba the Greek" released. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Persian audiobook of the 1946 novel "Zorba the Greek" written by Nikos Kazantzakis has been released.
(2025-10-11). ICE Is Targeting Day Labor Centers in LA That Hold Contracts With the City. truthout.org In September, the United States Supreme Court paused a temporary restraining order intended to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from terrorizing Los Angeles with roving patrols, giving ICE the green light to target people because of the color of their skin or the language they speak. But even while the restraining order was in effect starting in July… |
(2025-10-11). Several injured in Germany's Giessen market shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Several people were wounded on Saturday after gunfire erupted at a market square in the central German city of Giessen, a police spokesman said on Saturday.
(2025-10-11). Nadie quedará desamparado ante fuertes lluvias, afirma presidenta de México. radiohc.cu El Gobierno atiende la emergencia por lluvias en varios estados de México e iniciará posteriormente los censos para apoyar a la población, afirmó este sábado la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum, al asegurar que nadie quedará desamparado. | A través de un mensaje en X, la mandataria anunció una reunión virtual al mediodía con integrantes del Consejo Nacional de Protección Civil para evaluar avances en la atención a los ciudadanos junto a los gobernadores de Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, San Luis Potosí y Querétaro. | "Una vez que se atienda la emergencia, iniciarán los censos para el apoyo a la población", aseveró la jef…
(2025-10-11). Trump orders Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to pay troops despite shutdown. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has directed the Defence Department to use "all available funds" to ensure American troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. | Trump said in a social media post that he was acting because "our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th".
(2025-10-11). Charlie leaked text messages before murder show frustration over Jewish donors. haaretz.com Private texts show Kirk defending ties to Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens amid growing backlash from Jewish donors, exposing his mounting frustration with Israel and its supporters. Some on the far-right have since floated conspiracies about Israel's involvement in his death…
(2025-10-11). When Maria Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize, 'Peace' Has Lost Its Meaning. orinocotribune.com 
By Michelle Ellner — Oct 10, 2025 | When I saw the headline Maria Corina Machado wins the Peace Prize, I almost laughed at the absurdity. But I didn't, because there's nothing funny about rewarding someone whose politics have brought so much suffering. Anyone who knows what she stands for knows there's nothing remotely peaceful about her politics. | If this is what counts as "peace" in 2025, then the prize itself has lost every ounce of credibility. I'm Venezuelan-American, and I know exactly what Machado represents. | She's the smiling face of Washington's regime-change machine, the polished spokesperson fo…
(2025-10-11). Iran capable of exporting missiles: Top Iranian Cmdr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military commander says the country has reached self-sufficiency and developed the capability to export its products in sensitive military areas, adding Iran is now is capable of exporting missiles to other countries.
(2025-10-11). Belarus, Kazakhstan deepen trade, economic ties. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with General Director of Kazakhstan's Rodina Agrofirm Ivan Sauer and the founder of the BELOSTAN.KZ company.
(2025-10-11). Bad Lads: a harrowing story of how Thatcher's government sent boys to hell. thecanary.co Content warning: this article continues descriptions of physical and sexual abuse of children. I've read, watched and been told a lot of truly awful and traumatic stories in my line of work, but what I saw this week will stay with me for a long time. On Tuesday, I was invited to attend the press […] | By
(2025-10-11). DAILY MEMO: In New Tactic, ICE Kidnaps Random Bystanders Near Foiled Raid Sites. lataco.com ICE is continuing their raids, going after seemingly anyone at random, sometimes releasing them later in the streets. Meanwhile DHS is playing the victim card as they deport migrants to Africa, a country not of their origin.
(2025-10-11). Cuban president receives Palestinian students at the Palacio de la Revolución. radiohc.cu More than 100 young Palestinians studying medicine in Cuba were at the Palace of the Revolution this afternoon, where they were received by President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in a day filled with emotion and solidarity with Palestine. | Some are undergraduate students, others are doing their residencies, and some are completing their undergraduate studies, but all are marked by the pain of their homeland and the solidarity they have received in Cuba. They spoke of all this to the Head of State in a moving conversation. | Personal stories of suffering and also of resistance were heard; of their families under I…
(2025-10-11). Israel carries out 10 strikes in southern Lebanon, cutting key power lines. tehrantimes.com Israeli warplanes carried out a series of intense airstrikes along Musaylih Road in southern Lebanon overnight on October 11, cutting off the main route and plunging large parts of the south into darkness after severing key power lines, the Cradle reported.
(2025-10-11). Syria imposes curfews in Daraa after deadly tribal clashes. newarab.com 
Internal Security commander in Daraa, Brigadier General Shaher Omran, said clashes broke out in the city of Izra between two families, resulting in deaths and injuries. | The official said that the Internal Security Forces intervened and imposed full control over…
(2025-10-11). WTC 2025-27 Begins with a Bang: Pakistan vs South Africa Test Preview! thinktank.pk The cricketing world is gearing up for an exciting clash as Pakistan hosts South Africa for a two-Test series, kicking off the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The first Test begins on October 12, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, followed by the second Test from October 20-24 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This series, …
(2025-10-11). Claim: Climate Change is Giving Alzheimers to Florida's Dolphins. wattsupwiththat.com And you thought alarmists had reached the limits of absurdity…
(2025-10-11). Madagascar soldiers join antigovernment protesters assembled in capital. aljazeera.com Youth-led demonstrators enter Antananarivo's May 13 Square for the first time since protests erupted last month.
(2025-10-11). IRGC Navy Chief: Iran's Top Officials Hold Final Say on Hormuz Strait Closure. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the IRGC Navy stated that any decision regarding the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran's top leadership and would depend on the level of pressure exerted on the country's oil exports.
(2025-10-11). China slams US plan to restrict flights over Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — China has slammed the US over a proposed ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace, warning that it would ultimately harm American businesses.
(2025-10-11). Israel launches drone attack in a car in Lebanon (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — The local media in Lebanon on Saturday reported a new Israeli drone attack on a car in southern Lebanon.
(2025-10-11). Pakistani Taliban claim attacks that killed 23 in northwest. newarab.com 
The attacks, which included a suicide bombing on a police training school, were carried out on Friday in several districts of Militancy has surged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since the withdrawal of US-led troops fr…
(2025-10-11). Cuban Weightlifters Win Medals at the World Championships. radiohc.cu Havana, October 11 (RHC) — Three gold medals and one silver medal were won by Cuban women participating in the World Novice and Next Generation Paraweight Championships, held in Cairo, Egypt. | Daynelis Vázquez, in the 41-kilogram division, improved her personal best three times, lifting 73, 75, and 77 kilos, in that order, for a total of 225 kg. | Her performance was enough to earn her the title in the event, followed by Ecuadorian Kerly Lezcano (200 kg). The bronze medal went to local Samir Hassan (173 kg). | The Cuban also earned a silver medal among the best lifts in the all-around. | In this category, t…
(2025-10-11). Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado dedicates peace prize to Trump. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and US President Donald Trump. — ReutersOSLO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting dictatorship in the country and dedicated the award in part…
(2025-10-11). Dedican a Fidel Aniversario 21 de la Brigada de Instructores de Arte José Martí. radiohc.cu 
Con el lema Raíces que forjan historia, la Brigada de Instructores de Arte José Martí, de la provincia de Cienfuegos, inicia un programa de actividades dedicado al centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz creador de dicho movimiento hace 21 años. | Maddiel Jauregui Molina, Presidente de la Brigada José Martí en el territorio sureño informó a esta periodista que enaltecen el quehacer de sus miembros, quienes transforman la cultura en Cuba desde aquel 20 de octubre en que Fidel formó las brigadas. | "Reconociendo su historia, sus protagonistas y su…
(2025-10-11). KP Governor confirms receiving Gandapur's resignation. gnnhd.tv 
Letter was delivered to Governor's House by Musaddiq Abbasi, Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Anti-Corruption…
(2025-10-11). Across Mexico, deadly downpours and flooding kill at least 28. scmp.com Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 28 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks. | Mexico's civil defence authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosi.
(2025-10-11). Belarus, Sri Lanka establish friendship group. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India and concurrently to Sri Lanka Mikhail Kasko attended a session of the Sri Lankan Parliament, during which a decision was made to establish a friendship group with Belarus.
(2025-10-11). Sudan: 60 killed in El-Fasher by RSF as siege, attacks intensify. newarab.com 
A drone and artillery attack killed at least 60 people at a displacement camp in The resistance committee for El-Fasher, the North Darfur state capital, said the RSF hit the Dar al-Arqam displacement centre on the grounds of a university. | "Children, women and the elderly were kill…
(2025-10-11). 40 years after Jewish extremists murdered a Palestinian activist in California, no one has been held accountable. mondoweiss.net 
On October 11, 1985, Palestinian-American Alex Odeh was killed when a bomb destroyed his office. Despite suspicions that Jewish Defense League members carried out the attack, no charges have ever been filed. The unresolved case remains an open wound.
(2025-10-11). Farage seeks divine intervention against National Trust vegan tampons. thecanary.co The Onion-isation of British politics continued yesterday as prospective Reform Fàºhrer Nigel Farage took time out from his busy racism schedule to tackle the most pressing issue for all British voters — the contents of vending machines found in National Trust gents toilets. On his X account, the Reform leader howled: The National Trust has […] | By
(2025-10-11). Special plan for historical texture of 3 Kermanshah's ancient cities under compilation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Kermanshah province has three ancient cities of Kermanshah, Sonqor, and Nowdeshah and special plan for historical textures of these cities is under compilation to revive and promote them.
(2025-10-11). Cleveland coalition protests death of another Cuyahoga County Jail prisoner. workers.org 
The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition issued the following statement on Oct. 1. The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition expresses deep concern regarding the circumstances just reported by The Marshall Project surrounding the death of Tasha Grant — a 39-year-old Black woman and mother of an 11-year-old son — who passed away . . . |
(2025-10-11). MP Warns against Any Disruption to Iran's Crude Exports. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior Iranian lawmaker warned the US against any attempt to obstruct Iran's crude oil exports, stressing that any harassment of Iranian tankers would not go unanswered.
(2025-10-11). World Bank Reduces Emissions, Not Poverty. wattsupwiththat.com The World Bank and other Western institutions retreat from fossil fuel finance has created a significant geopolitical opportunity for China. China is willing to finance fossil fuel projects in Africa and the developing world and reap the strategic benefit of control of energy infrastructure in many countries.
(2025-10-11). Israeli forces raid West Bank as settlers attack farmers. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the deceased as 25-year-old Mohammed Adnan Yousef Salama. It also added details about the wounded child, who it said has suffered shrapnel wounds in his limbs from live bullets. | The killing of Salama brings the death toll in Jenin governorate to 50 since the start of Israel's renewed aggression a…
(2025-10-11). Blast destroys Tennessee munitions plant; 18 missing and feared dead. geo.tv 
Law enforcement officers guard a gate outside the Accurate Energetic Systems military explosives plant, after an explosion at the facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, US, October 10, 2025, in a still image from video. — ReutersAccurate Energetic Systems is 60 miles west of Nashville.FBI…
(2025-10-11). Balaj murder case: Main accused Teefi Butt killed in alleged CCD encounter. gnnhd.tv 
He was killed by the firing of his own associates during alleged encounter…
(2025-10-11). Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM. geo.tv 
Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement in the courtyard at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, October 8, 2025. — Reuters Macron reappoints last PM to resolve political crisisHard left and far right angered by Macron's choice.Crisis denting economic growth, central bank…
(2025-10-11). Judge Bars ICE Attacks On Journalists And Protesters While Hearing Lawsuit. popularresistance.org United States District Judge Sara Ellis issued a temporary restraining order to prevent attacks by federal agents on journalists or non-violent protesters. She instructed agents to wear "visible identification" on their uniforms or helmets. | Also, Ellis restricted the use of crowd control weapons on journalists, protesters, or clergy, including a prohibition against shooting individuals "to strike the head, neck, groin, spine, or female breast, or striking any person with a vehicle." | The order [PDF], which applies to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies, will remain in force for two wee…
(2025-10-11). Authoritarianism, austerity, repression, and false narratives: the crisis in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has not only deepened the crisis in the country, but is also attempting to change the country's institutions and laws through loopholes and force.
(2025-10-11). Key bee and butterfly species in Europe face extinction risk: study. scmp.com The survival of Europe's wild pollinators is increasingly at risk, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said on Saturday as it declared dozens of bee and butterfly species as threatened. | Almost all flowering plants in Europe depend on wild pollinators, particularly bees, but habitat loss and climate change have driven many vital species to the brink of extinction.
(2025-10-11). UAE edge closer to World Cup after beating Oman. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates moved to within a match of their second World Cup appearance with a comeback 2-1 victory against Oman in Doha on Saturday. | The Emiratis, who last appeared at a World Cup in 1990, were made to work for their win, when late goals from Marcus Meloni and Caio Lucas sealed the three points at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium | The UAE now sit top of Group A heading into the final round of matches on Tuesday, when victory against at Qatar would secure a first World Cup appearance in more than three decades. | Oman took the lead on 12 minutes when Amjad Al Harthi fired home from Majed Hassan's cross,…
(2025-10-11). Venezuela at UN Security Council: 'We Believe We Are Facing Imminent US Attack' (+Russia and China). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "The plan is clear," he said during an emergency meeting. "It is once again about executing the operation that already failed: overthrowing the legitimate and constitutional President of Venezuela, Nicol…
(2025-10-11). Rumors about assassination of General Qaani denied. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reports circulating on certain social media accounts linked to the Israeli regime alleging the assassination of Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani have been categorically denied.
(2025-10-11). Lahore: Orange Train, Metro, Speedo Bus services remain suspended for third day. gnnhd.tv 
Citizens are facing difficulties due to the suspension of public transport…
(2025-10-11). The turbulent life of Michael Podolsky, the man an Israeli court allowed to die. haaretz.com His entire body paralyzed, Michael Podolsky could only communicate with the world by blinking. Bedridden, immobile, but completely lucid, he set medical and legal precedents, deciding how and when his life would end…
(2025-10-11). Asia eyes cheaper oil as Israel-Hamas ceasefire kindles hope for calm. scmp.com In the wake of a landmark ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the world's oil traders are watching the Middle East with a rare sense of cautious optimism, as hopes for lasting peace begin to chip away at the recent risk premium attached to global energy flows. | While analysts caution that the immediate effects on oil supply and demand may be muted, the truce is already having an effect.
(2025-10-11). Protests in Georgia amid municipal elections met with arrests, heavy police intervention. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-11). Youth Climate Leaders Test New Legal Strategy to Counter Fossil Fuel Expansion. truthout.org Miko Vergun, a plaintiff in the landmark 2015 federal youth climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States, which questioned the constitutionality of 50 years of government support for fossil fuels, wasn't surprised on the first day of President Donald Trump's second term when he issued three executive orders meant to clear the way for the drilling of more oil and gas and the mining of more coal in the… |
(2025-10-11). We Need Answers Ciccarelli Running for Re-Elect as Hillsborough Mayor Do You Agree with and Support Trump's Plans for Military War Games in Our CIties and Military Action Against "Internal Enemies" ? fightbackbetter.com 
I put this question to Hillsborough Republican under an Ad they shoved on to my Facebook feed. They quickly deleted…
(2025-10-11). Samantha Power Secretly Colluded With Israel To Enhance UN Role, Leaked Emails Show. scheerpost.com USAID Administrator Samantha Power, 2024. usembassykyiv, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Wyatt Reed / Former US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power secretly coordinated w…
(2025-10-11). Iranians top list of pilgrimage tourists to Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranians remain the largest group of religious tourists visiting Iraq, particularly to the holy city of Karbala.
(2025-10-11). Sebastien Lecornu reappointed as French PM. gnnhd.tv 
He resigned from…
(2025-10-11). Pakistan sees UNSC snapback as setback to dialogue, expert Says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As snapback sanctions under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 are reactivated, the impact on regional diplomacy, trade, and security extends well beyond Iran. For Pakistan—a neighbor closely connected to Iran through geography, commerce, and security—the stakes could be somewhat significant.
(2025-10-11). Rumor of Gen. Qaani Assassination Denied. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reports circulating on certain social media accounts linked to the Zionist regime alleging the assassination of Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani have been categorically denied.
(2025-10-11). President Urges Rapid Expansion of Solar Power Plants in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the strategic importance of solar energy and called for the acceleration of solar power plant construction, saying his administration is determined to remove all barriers to the development of renewable energy.
(2025-10-11). Belarus eyes partnership with Russia in electric water transport production. eng.belta.by Belarus' Consul General in St. Petersburg Nikolai Rogozhnik visited the production site of the Empirium company in Kirovsk District of Leningrad Oblast.
(2025-10-11). Greens now just two points behind Labour as the Zack surge continues. thecanary.co The Green Party is now just two points behind both Labour and the Conservatives, according to the latest polling from Find Out Now. With Zack Polanski, the party has surged four points in a week. The stats on Zack as Green Party polling surges Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck on 17%, with […] | By
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(2025-10-11). Periodistas Latinos de Turismo buscan estrechar nexos con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Red Internacional de Periodistas y Escritores Latinos de Turismo busca estrechar nexos con las autoridades cubanas e incorporar a este país a dicho engranaje profesional, señalaron hoy oficialmente. | Un mensaje de esa instancia, con sede en Uruguay, indica además que desde este sábado se encuentra en Cuba por 10 días su presidente, el periodista Julio Cesar Debali Infante, quien busca ampliar sus contactos con la isla y con sus comunicadores. | La Red y su presidente persiguen participar en reuniones con colegas de la prensa turística cubana, con la finalidad de crear el Capitulo Cubano de esa organización. D…
(2025-10-11). Human Rights Groups Say U.S. Is 'Systematically Torturing' Immigrants Through Prolonged Solitary Confinement. latintimes.com ICE guidelines limit solitary confinement for people with mental health issues to exceptional circumstances and as a last resort, but the report found the policy is routinely violated…
(2025-10-11). Pro-Palestinian march in Oslo ahead of Israel v Norway match. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Many demonstrators wore Palestinian keffiyeh shawls draped over their shoulders and waved Palestinian flags as they gathered in the city centre before walking in a procession to the Ullevaal stadium. | Smoke f…
(2025-10-11). Trump Administration Carries Out Mass Layoffs at CDC, Decimating the Agency. truthout.org The Trump administration has carried out mass layoffs of federal public health officials that experts warn will leave the US dangerously unprepared to handle disease outbreaks. As reported by The New York Times, the layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out on Friday night were deep and wide-ranging, and included employees and leaders "in offices addressing… |
(2025-10-11). John Kiriakou: Militarized Police. scheerpost.com North Penn Tactical Response Team practice, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. (Tim McAteer, CC BY-SA 3.0/ Wikimedia Commons) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By John Kiriakou / With Zohran Mamdani poised to win the New Yor…
(2025-10-11). Tariff war reignites: Trump slaps 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting from November 1. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The tariff war between the US and China has reignited after Donald Trump imposed an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports and strict export controls on US-made critical software starting November 1. | The move is expected to escalate tensions between the world's two largest economies. | In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Beijing of taking an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade and warned that the United States will respond in kind. | "Starting November 1st, 2025 — or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China — the United States of…
(2025-10-11). Israel/Palestine: Microsoft Should Avoid Contributing to Rights Abuses. juancole.com Further Due Diligence Needed After Suspension of Some Cloud and AI Services Human Rights Watch — (New York, October 10, 2025) — Microsoft should suspend business activities that are contributing to grave human rights abuses and international crimes by the Israeli military and other Israeli government bodies, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Access Now, and …
(2025-10-11). Chile's U-20 World Cup Advances to the Quarterfinals. radiohc.cu Havana, October 11 (RHC) — The U-20 World Cup, hosted by Chile, begins its quarterfinal stage today with matches between Spain and Colombia, and Argentina against Mexico. | The four teams demonstrated a high level of performance from the start of the group stage on September 27, and in the round of 16, they completed their matches with distinction. | The first match will take place at 5: 00 p.m. (local time) at the Estadio Fiscal in the city of Talca, capital of the Maule region, which was completely renovated for this event organized by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). | The Spani…
(2025-10-11). Venezuela At UNSC: 'We Believe We Are Facing Imminent US Attack'. popularresistance.org On Friday, Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, alerted the UN Security Council that Venezuela strongly believes a US military attack is imminent. He characterized the situation as the latest aggression in decades-long attempts to oust first President Hugo Chávez and now President Nicolás Maduro. | "The plan is clear," he said during an emergency meeting. "It is once again about executing the operation that already failed: overthrowing the legitimate and constitutional President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, to install a puppet regime and turn our country into a colony." | When ques…
(2025-10-11). Fact Check: Eiffel Tower demolition rumours in 2026 are false; viral claim originated from satirical website. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Recent viral posts on social media have triggered panic by falsely claiming that Paris' world-famous Eiffel Tower is set to be demolished in 2026. The rumours, widely circulated on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), cite supposed reasons such as an expiring "operating lease," structural fatigue, high maintenance costs, and declining visitor numbers. However, these claims are entirely unfounded.Origin of the false claimThe demolition rumour can be traced back to a satirical piece published on September 18, 2025, by the parody website 'Tapioca Times'. The article, written for entertainment purposes…
(2025-10-11). Iran calls on US to stop provocative actions in Caribbean. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has denounced the United States for their "provocative and destabilizing" military actions in the Caribbean and Latin America, warning that Washington's conduct poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability, and international security.
(2025-10-11). Strict laws introduced for drug cases in Punjab. gnnhd.tv 
Accused in drug cases punishable by life imprisonment will not be granted bail…
(2025-10-11). Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79. aljazeera.com Keaton was best known for her roles in Annie Hall, Reds and The Godfather films.