(2025-10-09). The Effects Of US-Israel Bond Are 'Etched Into The Mass Graves Of Gaza'. popularresistance.org As the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza exceeds 67,000 and famine has reached the "catastrophic" phase, thousands of taxpayers across the country have united with Palestinian-Americans to file an international legal complaint against the U.S. government for funding Israel's genocide in Gaza. | An initial petition was filed in the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in Washington D.C., on May 15, 2025, by Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) and the National Lawyers Guild. It charged the United States with aiding and abetting Israel in its commission of genocide, war crimes, and crimes aga…
(2025-10-09). Israeli Military Attacks Flotilla In International Waters. popularresistance.org 8 October 2025 — The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) confirm that three boat : Gaza Sunbirds, Alaa Al-Najajr, Anas Al-Sharif, have been attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military at 04: 34 at 120 nautical miles (220km) from Gaza. | Sources so far indicate that the unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and elected officials, have been abducted, as well as the vital aid worth over $110,000 USD in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nutritional supplies that were destined for Gaza's starving hospitals. Their whereabouts remain unknown. | "Is…
(2025-10-09). Gaza Surgeon: Starmer 'Has Blood On His Hands'. popularresistance.org The Israeli genocide against Gaza continues. And even as they officially recognize the State of Palestine, many Western countries still support the slaughter. Chief among these is the United Kingdom. While Keir Starmer's government announced it would now formally recognize Palestine, it continues to supply Israel with weapons and intelligence support. | Joining us on the MintCast today for the second time is British-Iraqi surgeon, Dr. Mohammed Tahir. Dr. Tahir spent nearly seven months working at some of the busiest hospitals in Gaza, and did not hold back when asked about his opinion on Starmer and his actions…
(2025-10-09). Israel Attacks And Intercepts New Peaceful Humanitarian Flotilla. popularresistance.org Adalah condemns Israel's assault and unlawful interception of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's flagship vessel, the Conscience, and eight sailboats of the Thousands Madleens — a coordinated humanitarian initiative sailing together to confront Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza amid the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. | Before losing all communication early this morning, participants aboard the Conscience — primarily doctors, nurses, and journalists — reported being attacked by an Israeli military helicopter, while Israeli naval forces simultaneously intercepted and boarded the Thousands Ma…
(2025-10-09). Children face unbearable suffering under settler colonial Israel. thecanary.co 
Ramez Al-Naouq, a child living in Gaza, was born with a severe congenital deformity in his upper and lower eyelids, which prevent him from closing his eyes even while he is sleeping. His eyes constantly bleed, become ulcerated and inflamed, and put him at risk of permanent blindness. Before the Israeli occupation's genocide on the […] | By
(2025-10-09). Anan Yaeesh, Palestinian prisoner in Italian jails, launches hunger strike. samidoun.net 
Anan Yaeesh, Palestinian political prisoner held in Italian prisons, has launched a hunger strike amid his sudden transfer to an isolated prison, seemingly sparked by the growing Italian popular movement in support of the Palestinian cause and against the genocide in Gaza, in which over two million Italians marched to end the genocide following a …
(2025-10-09). Gaza Ceasefire after 733 Days of Genocide: How World Reacts. ummid.com The Palestinians in Gaza, relatives of the captives and hostages in Israel, and people across the world are celebrating the announcement of ceasefire between Hamas and Israel after 733 days of brutal war.
(2025-10-09). Tories join Labour in banning journalists from conference this time, Byline Times. thecanary.co 
The Conservative Party has topped off a conference season of media suppression by stopping two independent journalists from attending — this time, from Byline Times. This comes amid an intensifying assault on journalists in Britain, who have faced arrest or harassment particularly for scrutinising the British state's participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Tories aping […] | By
(2025-10-09). What we know about the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and what comes next. mondoweiss.net 
The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn't guarantee an end to the war or that Israel won't resume the genocide.
(2025-10-09). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-09). Rest in Power, Mahmoud; Free Anas, Hussam, Fathi, Hamouda, Ali and Mahmoud: Defending Palestine and Gaza in Belgium. samidoun.net 
As the people of Gaza continues to confront a genocide, Palestinian refugees from Gaza in Belgium are facing a nearly unprecedented attack on their right to asylum — and on their very lives and freedoms. Following a string of arrests, at least six Palestinians from Gaza have been abducted and taken to closed detention …
(2025-10-09). Protesters call out Queen's Uni Belfast links to Hillary Clinton again. thecanary.co Students at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) have marked two years of genocide in Gaza by again highlighting the ongoing presence of warmonger and Jeffrey Epstein associate Hillary Clinton as university chancellor. They also drew attention to the institution's ongoing funding of arms companies producing the weaponry used by so-called Israel in its genocide in Gaza. […] | By
(2025-10-09). Urgent Next Steps for Palestine at the UN. counterpunch.org 
As U.S. President Donald Trump surely intended, his "20-point Gaza plan" succeeded in upstaging calls by many other world leaders at the UN General Assembly for concrete, coordinated UN-led measures to force Israel to end its criminal genocide in Gaza and the illegal occupation of Palestine. Trump's White House meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyah on
(2025-10-09). Spain parliament approves total arms embargo on Israel. jagonews24.com Spain's parliament has approved the enshrinement in law of a total arms embargo on Israel, permanently banning the sale of weapons, dual-use technology and military equipment in response to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-10-09). CAIR-LA Condemns USC's 'Disturbing' Sale of Human Cadavers for Israeli Military Training. indybay.org (LOS ANGELES, CA — 10/6/2025) — The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the University of Southern California (USC)'s "disturbing" sale of human cadavers to the U.S. military for surgical training for the Israeli military, which has been engaging in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza for nearly two years.
(2025-10-09). 'Once the war ends, we'll be able to weep': joy and trepidation in Gaza as ceasefire goes into effect. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza erupted in celebration as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on Thursday. But while there has been an outpouring of joy over the prospect of an end to the genocide, many are skeptical that it's truly over.
(2025-10-09). Israel marks two years of Gaza genocide with fresh bombings. radiohc.cu FOTO: Israeli soldiers are seen during an offensive in the Gaza Strip amid the regime's genocidal war on Gaza. (File photo via Reuters) | Heavy Israeli shelling was reported across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as the genocide passed its two-year mark, with more than 67,000 Palestinians killed and the besieged enclave left largely in ruins. | Air strikes and artillery shelling targeted residential neighbourhoods in Gaza City, while displaced people and aid seekers were struck in Khan Younis. As of 3 p.m. local time, at least eight people had been killed, including three in the so-called "humanitarian zone" of al-Maw…
(2025-10-09). Study reveals the U.S. sent $21.7 billion to Israel to back Gaza genocide. radiohc.cu An academic study has revealed that the United States has funneled $21.7 billion in financial and military assistance to Israel since the onset of the Gaza genocide on October 7, 2023. | The report released on Tuesday by the Costs of War Project at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs details how the US State Department and the newly renamed Department of War, under both Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations, have collectively transferred at least $21.7 billion to support Israel's genocide in Gaza. | According to the study, the United States supplied $17.9 billion to Israe…
(2025-10-09). Starmer's torn himself away from supporting genocide to flog some missiles to India. thecanary.co £350 Million. That's the benefit to the British war machine of a new missile deal with India. And the weapons for one former colony will be built in the capital of a current one: Belfast. In a press release, the UK government said: The contract is set to deliver UK-manufactured Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) built […] | By
(2025-10-09). October 7: Barcelona rises to commemorate 77 years of Palestinian Resistance. samidoun.net 
On the second anniversary of the revolutionary uprising of Al-Aqsa Flood, Barcelona took to the streets to express its solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance and to pay tribute to its martyrs. Over these past two years, the world has witnessed the unrestrained brutality of the colonizer and the intensification of a genocide unfolding in real …
(2025-10-09). The Problem of No Man's Land. counterpunch.org 
Palestine is a special case of "no man's land." For the moment, Palestinians still live there. But, according to the Israeli government and the tourism-inspired dreams of Donald Trump, they should not. Israeli soldiers are actively making their lives hell on earth. Genocide is in full swing. Palestinians also live, or try to do so,
(2025-10-09). Unite workers vote to strike at Leonardo over pay, not complicity in genocide of course. thecanary.co Workers at the Anglo-Italian arms firm Leonardo have voted to strike over pay. The firm has offered a rise of 3.2%. Unite regional officer Carrie Binnie told the BBC: "This strike is entirely the making of Leonardo. It can fix it with the stroke of a pen." Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: Our members […] | By
(2025-10-09). 'Genocide against Christians in Nigeria': Over 50,000 killed since 2009. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said in a statement that there is a "Genocide" against Christians in the country, particularly in northern Nigeria, People Gazette reported on Wednesday.Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the leader of the CAN, is aware of the Nigerian government's effort in ending the killings that target Christians, and called on the government to hand attackers over to the court to achieve justice.U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz accused the Nigerian authorities of being complicit in the attacks against Christians and churches.A Christian faithful holding a rosary attends a march on the s…
(2025-10-09). Gaza's Blockade Is Not a Temporary Measure Awaiting Resolution; It Is the Resolution Itself. "Starvation as Strategy" globalresearch.ca Author's Note: I wrote this essay in grief and fury, but above all in urgency. Gaza is not a metaphor — it is a place where children starve, hospitals collapse, and families vanish beneath rubble while the world debates …
(2025-10-09). As Ceasefire Looms, Gaza's Children are Still Starving. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Trump peace plan has resulted in an agreement between Hamas and Israel to pause fighting and exchange prisoners. Other points in the plan, including an Israeli troop withdrawal and the laying down of arms by Hamas, appear still to be being negotiated, which is to say that we are …
(2025-10-09). Friday 10/10: Israel! Stop Starving Gaza! Send Netanyahu and Ben Gvir to The Hague! Free Palestine! indybay.org 456 Montgomery – the Israel Consulate | i.e. the local web of the criminal entity…
(2025-10-09). Israeli Attacks Continue to Kill Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Deal Announcement. news.antiwar.com Israeli bombs and gunfire continued to kill Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday despite the announcement that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire deal, which still needs to be formally approved by the Israeli government, which is expected to happen later in the day. According to the Palestinian …
(2025-10-09). Two years of savagery: how Israel normalized mass slaughter. peoplesdispatch.org From the earliest hours of October 7, 2023, it became clear that Gazans were about to confront an Israeli response unlike anything they had witnessed in the previous fifteen years, or in the four devastating wars that preceded it. This time, there were no Israeli caveats about casualty counts, no identification of those killed, and no concern for densely populated neighborhoods when the bombs fell. | At 10: 00 am on October 8, Israeli warplanes launched dozens of attacks which demolished five residential buildings at the Trans junction, one of the most crowded parts of Jabalia camp. Officials later claimed the tar…
(2025-10-09). Cuba se levantará por Palestina y contra el genocidio sionista. radiohc.cu La inconmensurable solidaridad del pueblo cubano con el palestino estará expuesta este jueves, desde horas tempranas, con actos de apoyo en todo el archipiélago, exigiendo el cese del genocidio sionista y la limpieza étnica en la Franja de Gaza. | En La Habana el acto se realizará en la tribuna antiimperialista 'José Martí', desde las 7: 30 am, que será transmitido por la televisión cubana, como parte de la Revista Buenos Días. | Fiel a su vocación de hermandad con ese pueblo árabe, toda Cuba se movilizará para condenar la masacre que desde hace dos años ejecuta el Gobierno israelí contra la población de Gaza, la…
(2025-10-09). The Gaza Health Declaration. mondoweiss.net 
Prominent health workers and professionals sign the Gaza Health Solidarity Declaration, a pledge to stand with Palestinian health workers.
(2025-10-09). Can The Trump-Netanyahu Gaza Plan Deliver A Durable Political Settlement? progressivehub.net SOTIRIS MITRALEXIS | GEOTRENDS…
(2025-10-09). Joy in Gaza and Israel after ceasefire announced. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag" ? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map" ? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-10-09). Make Oct. 14 George Floyd Day A National Call to Action. iacenter.org A National Call To Action On October 14 In Memory Of George Floyd — Let's Build The Movement! Unified Resistance vs Militarism & War From Portland to Gaza to Venezuela! Troops, ICE: Out Of Our Cities! ….Post your action Here. …..View Listed actions Here. (Note: Trump told a recent meeting of generals to prepare for war on the streets of U.S. cities) We, the undersigned, call on you to endorse and plan activities in remembrance of George Floyd and the mass movement that took to the streets to protest his murder, and the murder of all of those who have died at the hands of racist police and fascist violen…
(2025-10-09). Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Takes Off: A Ceasefire and Hostage Deal forged. devdiscourse.com Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the initial phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan. This involves a ceasefire and a hostage exchange, representing a significant step towards ending a bloody two-year conflict in Gaza.
(2025-10-09). Hamas, Israel sign off on 1st phase of Gaza Peace Plan: Trump. ummid.com Palestinian Resistance fighters led by Hamas and Israel have agreed on the implementation of the first phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan, U.S. President Donald Trump announced after the third day of talks at Sharm al Sheikh in Egypt.
(2025-10-09). Dhaka hails Hamas-Israel talks, reaffirms support for two-state solution. jagonews24.com Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza, expressing hope that the diplomatic efforts will lead to lasting peace and the establishment of an independent, sovereign State of Palestine.
(2025-10-09). British government abandons British flotilla activists. thecanary.co 
Anti-terror police arrested four British activists on their return from attempting to break the Gaza siege on the Global Sumud Flotilla. They had already arrested Sarah Wilkinson when she returned, which takes the total to five. BREAKING: 4 DETAINED AT HEATHROW, INCLUDING HANNAH 4 UK citizens who were detained by Israel on the Global Sumud […] | By
(2025-10-09). Key moments in Israel-Hamas war. geo.tv 
Israeli military vehicle burns after it was hit by Palestinian fighters at the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border on October 7, 2023. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan after more than two years of war that…
(2025-10-09). 'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). Historic Gaza Ceasefire Deal Brokered Under Trump's Peace Plan. devdiscourse.com In a landmark announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas under his peace plan. This significant development aims to end the two-year-old conflict in Gaza and promises the release of all hostages while involving a troop withdrawal to a designated line.
(2025-10-09). The Trump Gaza Plan the Politics of Coercion. counterpunch.org 
In this interview, international legal scholar Richard Falk breaks down Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. He discusses its coercive nature and the politics of the West at the expense of Palestinian agency and describes the Israeli and Hamas political psychology, as they both face pressure in adhering to or rejecting the plan. This all shows the
(2025-10-09). The Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is Not a Peace Agreement. What Will Happen Next? truthout.org President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal for Gaza. The 20-point roadmap includes a swap of captives and a phased Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, though details on many of the planks remain sketchy. Democracy Now! spoke with Palestinian and Israeli analysts on how to interpret the peace plan. "We're now at a fork in… |
(2025-10-09). Samantha Power secretly colluded with Israel to enhance UN role, leaked emails show. thegrayzone.com Behind closed doors, the noted 'humanitarian interventionist' successfully lobbied for Israel's inclusion on important UN committees even after the Human Rights Council accused it of targeting civilians in Gaza. The leaked emails also reveal that Israel furnished Power with a dodgy dossier on Syrian chemical weapons as she pushed regime change in Damascus. Former US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power secretly coordinated with a top Israeli diplomat to secure Israel's access to multiple prestigious UN committees, leaked files …
(2025-10-09). Israel Attacks Another Group of Civilian Ships Bound for Gaza. scheerpost.com The "Conscience". Source: Freedom Flotilla Coalition | 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 Ana Vraƒçar / In a new act of state terrorism, Israel has assaulted vessels from the Free…
(2025-10-09). Historic Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: A New Dawn? devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal as part of President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. The ceasefire and hostage exchange could pave the way for ending a brutal two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East.
(2025-10-09). 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) (…) | – |
(2025-10-09). What we are witnessing in Gaza is 'healthocide': The Lancet. ummid.com Renowned medical journal, The Lancet, in a research paper said what we are witnessing in Gaza is 'healthocide'.
(2025-10-09). Yemen's Houthis To 'Monitor' Israel Compliance With Gaza Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah, said on Thursday that Yemen will be "monitoring" Israel's compliance with the Gaza ceasefire deal, warning Yemeni support for the Palestinians in Gaza would continue if the deal isn't implemented. "We must be at the highest levels of caution and readiness, and continue the massive popular momentum …
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: They Can't Arrest Us All. thealtworld.com This month's issue features a painting of Global Sumud Flotilla activist Greg Stoker calmly enjoying a smoke while the IDF was spraying the boats with skunk water in preparation to kidnap them. | My favorite thing about the Gaza flotilla activism we've been seeing is that it's a glaring reminder that ordinary people really can just go up against the machine, and that the more there are the harder it is to stop them. It took Israel more than a day to abduct all the activists on the largest wave of boats because there were so many of them. A significantly greater number would probably have seen some ships land on t…
(2025-10-09). Ceasefire deal to take effect at 12:00 p.m. Gaza time. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A ceasefire is expected to take effect in Gaza as soon as the agreement is signed, Reuters reported, citing a source.According to the source, the Israeli army will complete the first phase of the partial withdrawal within the first 24 hours. In addition, the ceasefire deal is expected to be signed in Gaza at 12: 00 p.m. Gaza time (+3 GMT).U.S. President Donald Trump said that both Hamas and Israel agreed on the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.In statements to Fox News, Trump indicated that the "hostages" held in Gaza would likely be released next Monday, as well as the bodies of the dead.
(2025-10-09). Pakistan, global leaders react to agreement on first phase of Trump's Gaza deal. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosions amid the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, October 6, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage…
(2025-10-09). How Trump made Gaza deal possible? geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio updates U.S. President Donald Trump on the Gaza proposal during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organisation" via executive order on September 22, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October…
(2025-10-09). Ceasefire in Gaza: A tribute to steadfastness and resistance, and an urgent call for international escalation for Palestine. samidoun.net 
Note: The following statement is being issued on 9 October 2025, several hours before the stated ceasefire is to go into effect, at 5 pm Palestine time. We urge utmost vigilance, preparation for action, and readiness to respond in all cases, particularly as the occupation and its sponsors are already engaging in delay and denial …
(2025-10-09). Hamas, Israel agree ceasefire deal, hostages to be released Monday. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. President Donald Trump said that both Hamas and Israel agreed on the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.In statements to Fox News, Trump indicated that the "hostages" held in Gaza would likely be released next Monday, as well as the bodies of the dead.Trump stressed that "this means that all hostages will be released very soon," and that Israel will withdraw its forces to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a strong and lasting peace.
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(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan: Trump. jagonews24.com United States President Donald Trump has said Hamas and Israel have agreed on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and an exchange of captives.
(2025-10-09). Explainer: What do we know about Trump's Gaza deal. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). John Fetterman Congratulates Trump On Gaza Deal: 'Now, Enduring Peace In The Region Is Possible'. latintimes.com Democratic Sen. John Fetterman congratulated President Donald Trump on the Gaza deal, claiming that "now, enduring peace in the region is possible"
(2025-10-09). Estranged Realities: Israel and the Global Sumud Flotilla. counterpunch.org 
Showing that cloddishness that we have come to expect from them, Israel's detention of the activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was a coarse and violent affair. Having been intercepted in international waters on route to Gaza to break the Israeli-imposed blockade, the 470 or so activists, hailing from some fifty countries travelling on
(2025-10-09). Israeli forces intercept another Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla. radiohc.cu Israeli forces intercepted another Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla on Tuesday. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza are operating a new fleet of 11 vessels with 150 people on board, including doctors, and initially said three boats were attacked 120 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Soon after, all boats were intercepted by Israel. | In a statement, the groups said: "Sources so far indicate that the unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and elected officials, have been abducted, as well as the vital aid worth over $110,000 in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nu…
(2025-10-09). Israel appears to immediately violate Trump's ceasefire announcement. thecanary.co 
On 9 October, Donald Trump announced that he had successfully manoeuvred Israel and the Palestinian population of Gaza into a ceasefire: BREAKING: President Trump has announced a ceasefire. pic.twitter.com/5A2pe8oqin — Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) October 8, 2025 As is now customary, Israel seemed to immediately violate the ceasefire: Plumes of smoke from Israeli attacks were seen […] | By
(2025-10-09). Republicans Pushed Hundreds of Bills This Year to Curtail Local Governments. truthout.org This week, President Donald Trump escalated his plans to send National Guard troops into blue cities — fighting in court to deploy them to Portland and sending others to Chicago ostensibly to fight crime and support federal immigration agents. He has repeatedly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act if courts rule against him. While images of soldiers on city streets offer a visible show of… |
(2025-10-09). ACLU accuses Trump of subjecting immigrants to inhumane conditions at Angola prison in Louisiana. radiohc.cu The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is accusing the Donald Trump administration of intentionally subjecting immigrants to inhumane conditions at the notorious Louisiana prison known as Angola, a former slave plantation that's recently been used to incarcerate immigrants and asylum seekers. | A lawsuit filed by the ACLU argues that detainees are being punished for crimes for a second time — in violation of the Double Jeopardy Clause — because the government failed to deport them within six months of a removal order. | In their petition, ACLU lawyers write: "The anti-immigrant campaign under the g…
(2025-10-09). TN, Kerala, MP Ban Coldrif Cough Syrup, Doctor Arrested. ummid.com Authorities in Tamil Nadu, Kerala ad Madhya Pradesh have announced a ban on Coldrif cough syrup even as the doctor in news after the death of children has been arrested.
(2025-10-09). Haitian Ministers Reportedly Flee National Palace Due To Intense Shooting In The Area. latintimes.com Haitian ministers had to be evacuated from the country's national palace due to an intense shooting in the area…
(2025-10-09). New report finds inequality corresponds with passive income the rich receive. thecanary.co 52 years — a lifetime of work. That's how long it would take the average UK earner to join the richest 10%. And that's if the less individual didn't spend a single penny of their earnings and saved the lot. Yet the richest 10% rely on average earners to maintain society, especially essential workers. The […] | By
(2025-10-09). Trump Takes 2 Decisive Steps in US Escalation Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Oct 8, 2025 | Recent reports by
(2025-10-09). Venezuela's Defense Minister: US Empire is Encouraging Sabotage, Targeted Killings. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino López has stated that the US empire is seeking "the introduction of special forces to carry out disruptive actions within the national territory," as well as "sabotage of the electrical system, gas supply, food distribution, and targeted assassinations." | Speaking from the Marine Corps of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) this Wednesday, October 8, Padrino López warned of the multiple forms of Washington's hostility toward Caracas. He reported on territorial actions to prevent the "strategic paralysis" of the South American country, as part of Operati…
(2025-10-09). Iran Urges Greater Global Support in Hosting Afghan Refugees. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran called on the international community to share more of the responsibility for hosting millions of Afghan refugees, warning that the burden on the country has become unsustainable.
(2025-10-09). Europeans Negatively React against Brussels' War Psychosis Peter Szijjarto. globalresearch.ca The success of Hungarian pragmatism is apparently influencing other European countries to adopt a policy that diverges from the Brussels establishment—also encouraging ordinary people to vote for dissident candidates who advocate peace and diplomacy, rather than war and sanctions. This …
(2025-10-09). UN to slash 25% of global peacekeeping force due to funding strains. scmp.com The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest US funding cuts to the world body, a senior UN official has said. | The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting, briefed reporters on Wednesday on the 25 per cent reduction in peacekeepers worldwide as the United States, the largest UN donor, makes changes to…
(2025-10-09). Rep. Mike Johnson Wants Lee Greenwood To Replace Bad Bunny At The Super Bowl. Seriously…Lee Greenwood? newsone.com 
(2025-10-09). Cuba denounces US pressure on other states to avoid condemning the blockade at the UN. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced that the United States government is exerting pressure on several countries with the aim of reducing international support for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on the island for more than 60 years, whose accumulated damages exceed $170.677 billion and in the last year caused damages of $7.556 billion. | "The State Department, following the corrupt agenda of its Secretary Marco Rubio, lobbies with lies and pressures allies to undermine support for the UNGA resolutio…
(2025-10-09). Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad. gnnhd.tv 
It's been a while since Apple last mocked Windows security, but the iPhone maker has just released an ad that hits Windows hard. The eight-minute commercial pokes fun at the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that took down millions of Windows mach…
(2025-10-09). Venezuela Panama Restart Consular Operations, New Ambassador Named. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "We experienced an emotional day, filled with joy and reunion with our Venezuelan community as part of the passport and extension distribution event," the diplomatic mission reported on social media. | During the reopening, 203 passports and 16 extensions were issued in what the embassy described as a "new phase for our consular section, which reaffi…
(2025-10-09). Trump steps up campaign against antifa, vows 'very threatening' steps. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a note that was handed to him by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organisation" via executive order on September 22, at the White House in Washington, D.C.,…
(2025-10-09). Shoe Attack on CJI Gavai: What We Know So Far. ummid.com In a shocking incident, a 'Hindu' lawyer Monday October 06, 2025 tried to hurl his shoes at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai while he was hearing a case in the Supreme Court of India.
(2025-10-09). Antifa And Terrorism 101 With Intelligence Expert Malcolm Nance. newsone.com : | ✕ | Intelligence expert Malcolm Nance steps into the spotlight to take apart the narrative that has long been used to brand In this video for NewsOne, "Terrorism 101 With Intelligence Expert Malcolm Nance," Nance argues that Trump's designation of "Antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization is not only politically motivated fear-mongering devoid of facts; it's also dangerous. | Giving a compelling breakdown that serves as a much-needed lesson in nationa…
(2025-10-09). Self Determination is Black Liberation. counterpunch.org 
In his book The Return of Black Nationalism and the Death of White Supremacy, Vincent Adejumo defines Black power as self-determination: "What power means for Black people in America is that Blacks would have more autonomy and not be forced to beg other groups for basic needs and survival." (233) He precedes that definition by
(2025-10-09). Netizens welcome ceasefire with tears — but vow never to forget the pain. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). CPD suggests scrapping 'Upper House' plan. jagonews24.com The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Thursday, October 9, recommended scrapping the proposed plan to introduce an Upper House in the next (13th) national parliament, saying the move will not bring any effective change but rather add further complexity to Bangladesh's parliamentary system.
(2025-10-09). Iran drops 4 zeroes from its currency: What does it mean? ummid.com The Parliament of Iran Sunday October 05, 2025 passed a legislation to drop 4 zeroes from its national currency Rial.
(2025-10-09). Turning Point USA Launches "All American Halftime Show" to Counter Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance, But Critics Miss a Key Fact. latintimes.com In a cultural clash that's gaining national attention, Turning Point USA, the conservative political organization founded by Charlie Kirk, has announced its own "All American Halftime Show" in response to the NFL's decision to tap Bad Bunny as the official Super Bowl LX headliner.
(2025-10-09). Greater Bay Area can unite and inspire residents with 2036 Olympic bid. scmp.com As the world awaits the selection of the host for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Greater Bay Area development zone stands at a crossroads. More than a celebration of elite athleticism, bidding for and hosting the games offers transformational benefits that could elevate the region socially, culturally and economically for generations. | From fostering community integration and inspiring youth to championing health initiatives and instilling regional pride, the Olympics present a…
(2025-10-09). Climate Barbie's New Book on Why Her Big Idea was Cancelled. wattsupwiththat.com "… She admits that when she became minister for energy and climate change … she had no idea what COP stood for. …"
(2025-10-09). Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author. geo.tv 
South Korean writer Han Kang last year was the first Asian woman to win the Nobel literature prize.— AFPThe Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts predict, after South Korea's Han Kang last year became the…
(2025-10-09). Physiology Nobel 2025 to Three for Human Immune System Research. ummid.com Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 for their groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body.
(2025-10-09). Gustavo Petro Taunts White House Over Claim That U.S. Struck Colombian Vessel: 'They Can Give Us Information, See If Mine Is Wrong'. latintimes.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro taunted the White House after claiming that the latest vessel struck by the U.S. had citizens from the country on it…
(2025-10-09). Modi, Starmer hail 'new energy' in India-UK ties. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, shake hands after delivering a statement to the press at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai, India on October 9, 2025. — ReutersIndia's Modi, UK's Starmer hail trade deal as transformative.Starmer expects major…
(2025-10-09). North Korean Embassy in Tehran marks 80th anniversary of Workers' Party founding. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Wednesday evening to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.
(2025-10-09). Global partnerships must empower Africa, not replace dependency — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Global partnerships must empower Africa, not replace dependency — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for global investments under the European Union's Global Gateway initiative to be structured in a way that empowers African countries and supports their own development priorities, rather than creating new forms of dependency. | The President was delivering a statement at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on Thursday, hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. | He said the forum presented an opportunity to advance cooperation between Africa, Latin America, the…
(2025-10-09). Typhoid vaccine completely halal, says Islamic Foundation DG. jagonews24.com Director General of the Islamic Foundation, Abdus Salam Khan, said that the typhoid vaccine is completely halal.
(2025-10-09). Wednesday 10/29: Cunning Folk: Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Knowledge Curator Talk at Stanford. indybay.org Cantor Arts Center – Halperin Gallery | 328 Lomita Drive, | Stanford, CA 94305 | Parking is available directly out in front of museum…
(2025-10-09). Nobel in literature goes to Hungarian László Krasznahorkai. jagonews24.com László Krasznahorkai of Hungary is joining an illustrious list of laureates that includes Ernest Hemingway, Rabindranath Tagore, Toni Morrison and Kazuo Ishiguro as the Nobel Prize in literature was announced on Thursday.
(2025-10-09). Business leaders ask BB to cut interest rates to single digit. jagonews24.com Business leaders have called on Bangladesh Bank to reduce the current high lending rates to single digits, saying that the prevailing double-digit rates are hurting competitiveness and stifling business growth.
(2025-10-09). Les Leopold: The Rust Belt Survey. scheerpost.com The largest anthracite coal breaker in North America. Built in 1938, it closed in 1973. Ashley, Pennsylvania. John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 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 Les…
(2025-10-09). Two Republicans Join Democrats In Voting To Block Trump Admin From Conducting Strikes In The Caribbean. latintimes.com Two Republican senators joined Democrats in voting against letting the Trump administration conduct strike against Vessels in the Caribbean without congressional approval: Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski…
(2025-10-09). Thursday 11/6: The Power of State Constitutional Rights Symposium – LGBT+, Voting & More (Virtual Day 1). indybay.org Virtual/online (FREE) | Register to join online: brennan.swoogo.com/stateconstitutionalri… | In-person conference in Chicago, Illinois…
(2025-10-09). Protests against inequality sweep across the Global South. thecanary.co September saw massive protests sweep nations across the world, from Asia to Africa to South America. For the most part, the demonstrators spoke out against government corruption, inequality and economic hardship. Often, the protests were led by members of Gen-Z, the demographic born between 1997 and 2012. They made frequent use of de-centralised organising systems […] | By
(2025-10-09). The Doughnut Delusion: A Case Study in How to Turn Data into Ideology. wattsupwiththat.com After nearly two decades of "Doughnut" development, the grand insight remains: we must stop growing, stop consuming, and start obeying the moral geometry of academics who draw circles in PowerPoint. | It's an impressive feat of self-importance — to turn the miracle of modern civilization into a planetary emergency because it doesn't fit your spreadsheet's calorie count.
(2025-10-09). National Tensions: Chicago's Standoff Over National Guard Deployment. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, 500 National Guard troops were sent to Chicago under President Donald Trump's direction, despite opposition from the city's mayor and Illinois governor. The local leaders criticized the action as unnecessary militarization. Trump has accused Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker—both vocal critics of his policies—of failing to protect federal officers.
(2025-10-09). Presidente cubano llama al trabajo e innovación para salir adelante. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel instó este miércoles a trabajadores y directivos de centros socioeconómicos de la central provincia de Ciego de àÅvila, a resolver los problemas que presenta el país mediante el trabajo, la innovación y el emprendimiento. | Antes de iniciar el recorrido, el mandatario junto al secretario de Organización del CCPCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, y los principales dirigentes del territorio, presidieron la ceremonia de iniciación de 88 estudiantes como Pioneros Moncadistas, en la escuela primar…
(2025-10-09). PRASA increases commuter trips to 77 million. sanews.gov.za PRASA increases commuter trips to 77 million | During the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) saw an increase in passenger trips to 77 million, a significant increase from the previous financial year total of 39.4 million. ⚪ "Across every region, we have registered momentum. Gauteng delivered 40.7 million trips, the Western Cape 22.7 million, KwaZulu-Natal 12.7 million, and the Eastern Cape 670,000 trips. We expect the growth in passenger trips to grow across the PRASA network," PRASA Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Hishaam Emeran said. ⚪ The agency's achievements hav…
(2025-10-09). Encuestas registran un rechazo de 96% a Boluarte en medio de protestas. peoplesdispatch.org Los manifestantes exigen el fin del gobierno que tiene la desaprobación más alta de todo el continente. Boluarte, sin embargo, afirma que no renunciará.
(2025-10-09). Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Biggest storylines, top contenders, key players to know. gnnhd.tv 
Miss anything the past few months? Miss everything? Get caught up here before opening night on Tuesday.
(2025-10-09). Building New Global Order: Multipolar Structure Shaping the World? Putin's Statements on Ukraine. Challenges and Perspectives. globalresearch.ca At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, the focal topic centered on the challenges and perspectives of building a new global political and economic architecture, and that has, once more, become prominent in various discussions by participating …
(2025-10-09). Dengue deaths hit 220, mortality rate declines. jagonews24.com ATM Saiful Islam, Additional Secretary of the Health Services Division, has said that 220 people have died from dengue so far this year.
(2025-10-09). Copresidenta de Nicaragua destacó visita a Cuba de jefe del Ejército. radiohc.cu La copresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo destacó este miércoles en Managua, la visita oficial que realiza a Cuba el jefe del Ejército de ese país, general de Ejército Julio César Avilés Castillo, para fortalecer las históricas relaciones de hermandad entre ambas instituciones armadas.Queremos saludar la visita oficial que realiza el comandante en jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas del Ejército de Nicaragua, compañero Julio César Avilés Castillo, a nuestra hermana Cuba, donde se reúne con las máximas autoridades de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR), encabezadas por el ministro compañero àÅlvaro López M…
(2025-10-09). Iranian Philosopher Raps US, Israeli 'Scientific Terrorism'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of Iran's Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences condemned "scientific terrorism" being committed by the United States and the Israeli regime, saying the two regimes target scientists in Iran and around the world.
(2025-10-09). Christian values? ICE shoot pastor with pepper-spray projectile. thecanary.co 
A video has come to light which shows United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shooting a pastor in the head with a pepper-spray projectile. Priest smoked in the head with pepper ball by Trump's goons. pic.twitter.com/31jpGjX1E0 — Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 8, 2025 The footage shows protesters gathered outside an ICE processing facility […] | By
(2025-10-09). On Liberal White Supremacy and the Democratic Party: A Response to Ezra Klein's Call for "Big-Tent" Politics. counterpunch.org 
I argue in my book, Liberal White Supremacy: How Progressives Silence Racial and Class Oppression, that the divides among the political left can be understood through an analysis of four factors: Perspectives on capitalism, tactics (confrontational versus non-confrontational), approach to racism, and approach to working-class issues. This book extended the analysis I put forward in my
(2025-10-09). Greens become first UK party to acknowledge IDF as terrorist organisation. thecanary.co The Green party of England and Wales, at its conference last week, passed a landmark — and long overdue — motion backed by the Greens' new, Jewish party leader Zack Polanski demanding the proscription, or banning as a terrorist group, of the so-called 'Israel Defence Forces' (IDF), in reality an arm of the terror state […] | By
(2025-10-09). DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids The Streets of San Pedro, Long Beach, and More, Kidnapping at Least 30 People. lataco.com ICE agents raided three Home Depots, a car wash, and a park kidnapping street vendors, gardeners, and people walking down the street seemingly at random continuing their pattern of racial profiling and grab now verify later policy.
(2025-10-09). How Gaming Shapes Digital Culture in Communities. moguldom.com For decades, video games existed as solitary experiences. A console, a cartridge, and a living room television were all that was needed, and the activity was often considered an escape from reality. This story is now completely different. Gaming is now much more than a solitary experience, it is now a cultural ecosystem where friendships …
(2025-10-09). Children's welfare remains at the heart of our work, Tolashe. sanews.gov.za Children's welfare remains at the heart of our work, Tolashe | Protecting and uplifting children remains at the heart of the Department of Social Development's mandate, Minister Sisisi Tolashe told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, in Parliament, on Wednesday. | The department presented its 2024/25 Annual Report, following a session that also included a briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on audit outcomes for the department and its entities, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA). | This engagement formed part of Parliament's ov…
(2025-10-09). Jimmy Kimmel Shocks Viewers With Invitation to Donald Trump: "I'll Ask Him!" latintimes.com Jimmy Kimmel, who recently had a late-night career bump thanks to his criticism to the White House and President Donald Trump, is flipping the script, at least a little. During a media appearance at the "Bloomberg Screentime" conference in Los Angeles, Kimmel said he'd "love" to have Trump as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and followed that up by adding, "I'll ask him."
(2025-10-09). CLIMATE CRITICS POUNCE! How the Media Turned "Questioning a UN Bureaucrat" Into a Hate Crime Against Science. wattsupwiththat.com In the end, E&E News accidentally produced a masterpiece of unintentional self-parody — a story not about science but about the media's own reflexive obedience.
(2025-10-09). Iran Among Few Countries with Full Space Launch, Satellite Capabilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Iranian Space Agency said Iran is now among a select group of countries possessing full capabilities in the design, development, and launch of satellites and launch vehicles.
(2025-10-09). Bihar Election 2025 Date: Polling on Nov 6, 11; Result on Nov 14. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday October 06, 2025 announced November 6 and 11 to be the date of polling for the 2025 Assembly Elections in Bihar.
(2025-10-09). Chinese researchers claim breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. ummid.com A team of researchers from the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tuesday announced a breakthrough in solid-state lithium battery technology — developing a flexible battery capable of enduring up to 20,000 bends.
(2025-10-09). Poland Refuses to Hand over a Nord Stream Bombing Suspect to Germany. globalresearch.ca Germany is bound to be displeased with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's refusal to hand over a Nord Stream bombing suspect. The individual was "He was …
(2025-10-09). Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal met with cautious optimism. peoplesdispatch.org The US President announced a deal was reached late Wednesday. Many blame the president for failing to prevent the deaths of at least 20,000 Palestinians due to his support to Israel in the last eight months.
(2025-10-09). Zionist Soldier Testifies that October 7th was a False Flag Operation. voicesfromsyria.com ADAM on X: "An Israeli soldier testifies UNDER OATH that October 7th was a FALSE FLAG, and that he was ordered to STAND DOWN from 5: 20am to 9am the day of the attack. You could face up to 5 years in prison for sharing this video in Israel. t.co/XQMN4ucYvu" / X READ MORE: Zionist Soldier …
(2025-10-09). Letsike represents SA at the feminist financing conference in Spain. sanews.gov.za Letsike represents SA at the feminist financing conference in Spain | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, will represent the South African Government at the Financing for Feminist Futures (F4FF) Conference, taking place at La Casa Encendida in Madrid, Spain, from 8—10 October 2025. | Held under the theme: "Resourcing Resistance and Building Feminist Solidarities", the global conference is convened by the Walking the Talk Consortium, comprising Hivos, Equipop, Restless Development, ODI Europe, and Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevà∂lkeru…
(2025-10-09). Maha MBBS, BDS Round 3 Counselling 2025 Begins; Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website medicalug2025.mahacet.org Online Registration for CAP Round 3 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS only for the year 2025-26.
(2009-10-25). Pakistan held by Afghanistan in AFC Asian Cup qualifier. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan were held to a 0-0 draw by Afghanistan at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Thursday, with Otis Khan missing a crucial penalty as the hosts secured their first point in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. | Nolberto Solano's side dominated possession and created the clearer chances throughout the match, taking advantage of a fatigued Afghan squad that had arrived in the capital less than 24 hours before kickoff due to a prolonged visa delay. The visitors struggled to impose themselves, appearing jaded and disorganised at times, but defended resolutely to deny Pakistan a breakthr…
(2009-10-25). Solano praises Pak players ahead of Asian Cup qualifier. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano praised his players' commitment and passion ahead of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier against Afghanistan, saying many had overcome difficult circumstances to represent their country. | "The players have worked very hard, and tomorrow is a very important day for us," Solano said. "I believe the team will perform well against Afghanistan, they have shown great effort and commitment." | Pakistan completed their final training session in Islamabad, with Solano confident his side is ready for a strong contest. "The players have trained intensely and are improving…
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Former Apple bosses slam decision to take down ICEBlock. gnnhd.tv 
Apple is facing pressure from a former executive and senior manager over its decision to remove the ICE-spotting app, ICEBlock, from the App Store. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Wiley Hodges says he's "deeply disturbed" by the move, as spotted earlier by…
(2025-10-09). Kiev Preparing for Fake Elections — Media. globalresearch.ca It's possible that the Kiev regime is finally preparing for a presidential election.
(2025-10-09). Islami Andolan's Faizul face legal notice for 'disparaging' Quran. jagonews24.com A legal notice has been issued to Syed Faizul Karim, Nayeb-e-Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, over remarks allegedly disparaging the Holy Quran, sparking outrage among religious communities.
(2025-10-09). CLAT 2026 Registration Underway: Last Date to Apply. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2026 — CLAT 2026, to be held in the month of December.
(2025-10-09). Elon Musk Should Pay the Same Social Security Tax That You Do. counterpunch.org 
My life goals have never included making a lot of money… and I've certainly succeeded in that regard. Yet I do consider myself rich. Not Wall Street rich, but rich in the modest sense of being middle-class and able to make ends meet. It's not my good looks that puts me in this lucky zone,
(2025-10-09). No team has repeated in a quarter century. Are the Dodgers different? gnnhd.tv 
Not since the 2000 Yankees has a team won back-to-back World Series. What does that mean for L.A.?
(2025-10-09). Palestinian journalist released after Israel held him without charge or trial. thecanary.co 
Palestinian journalist Alaa Al-Rimawi was released this week after being locked up in Israeli occupation jails for the past two years. He was imprisoned under Israeli administrative detention, meaning his detention was based on secret evidence, and he was held without charges or trial. Al-Rimawi has been recognised for his investigative reporting on Israeli policies […] | By
(2025-10-09). Designing a Kill-Switch Architecture for AI Customer Support Systems. moguldom.com In customer support, the most damaging AI errors happen live. A single hallucinated refund policy or mishandled escalation can erode trust faster than weeks of smooth interactions can rebuild it. A kill-switch works as a circuit breaker for trust. It provides a controlled way to contain AI misfires before they spiral into customer churn or …
(2025-10-09). Fetterman Is Sole Democrat to Vote Against Blocking Caribbean Drug Boat Attacks. theintercept.com 
It was the first time members of Congress were put on record about whether they supported or opposed the president's war in the Caribbean.
(2025-10-09). U.S, Officials Confirm There Were Colombians Aboard a Vessel Struck By Washington: Report. latintimes.com U.S. officials confirmed that there were Colombians aboard a vessel struck by Washington as part of the Trump administration's strategy to pressure Venezuela's authoritarian government…
(2025-10-09). OBC leaders firm on withdrawal of GR granting Maratha quota. ummid.com OBC leaders cutting across the party lines Saturday October 04, 2025 urged the Maharashtra government to withdraw its September 2 GR that granted Maratha quota based on Hyderabad Gazette.
(2025-10-09). ADB, Bangladesh ink $100m deal to aid CMSMEs. jagonews24.com The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh on Thursday, October 9, signed a $100 million agreement to help cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) outside Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas…
(2025-10-09). U.S. Further Beefs Up Military Presence In The Caribbean; There Are Now 10,000 Troops. latintimes.com The U.S. has further beefed up its presence in the Caribbean as it continues to exert pressure on the Venezuelan regime: there are now 10,000 troops deployed in the region, according to a new report…
(2025-10-09). Release The Files: Mike Johnson Is Once Again Using His Power To Delay The Release Of The Epstein Files. newsone.com 
(2025-10-09). RFK Jr. Says Trump Admin Will "Make the Proof" on Bogus Tylenol Claims. truthout.org Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted on Thursday that the studies he's cited to justify his baseless and dangerous claims about Tylenol use and autism are "not proof" to back the Trump administration's guidance — but added that officials are working to retroactively "make the proof." During a meeting of President Donald Trump's cabinet, RFK Jr. listed a few studies that he argued… |
(2025-10-09). Federal Judge Rules ICE Can't Make Arrests Using 'Blank Warrants,' Making Racial Profiling More Difficult. newsone.com 
Source: picture alliance / Getty | Another day, another federal judge telling the Trump administration it can't just keep violating civil rights like it's a menu option at their favorite bar and grill. | As citizens are still grappling with news that
(2025-10-09). Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon. sanews.gov.za Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged all aspiring runners, young and old, seasoned, or first-time runners, to take part in the Region 5 Marathon taking place this weekend at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. | "This marathon is not only for elite athletes, but also for everyone who believes in the power of sport to unite and uplift," McKenzie said on Wednesday. | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has officially begun the countdown to the Region 5 Marathon, which is expected to set the capital ablaze with colour, culture,…
(2025-10-09). Iran water polo into 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships semis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's water polo team defeated Thailand 21-6 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Thursday.
(2025-10-09). Dear Eric Bogosian, AMC: what happened to our open letter over long Covid? thecanary.co 
No Results Found for "OPEN LETTER: Dear Eric Bogosian, are you letting disabled, COVID-impacted artists be erased in your name?" After the apparent disappearance of their July 21 Open Letter to AMC Networks and actor and playwright Eric Bogosian from Google search results, disabled, queer, and trans theater makers living with Long COVID have published […] | By
(2025-10-09). First Supermoon of 2025 Lights up Today. ummid.com The first Supermoon of the year 2025 is visible today from all across the world, including India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and other countries.
(2025-10-09). U.S. Reportedly Moves Special Ops. Helicopters Close To Venezuela. latintimes.com The United States has moved several military helicopters off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, just a few miles from the Venezuela, according to a new report…
(2025-10-09). German ambassador meets Mirza Fakhrul. jagonews24.com Dr. Rudiger Lotz, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh, met with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday morning.
(2025-10-09). DHS Justifies Shooting Pepper Balls At Pastor In Chicago Suburb: 'Impeding Operations'. latintimes.com The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) justified shooting pepper balls at a group of protesters in Chicago in September, including a pastor, after the images went viral on social media…
(2025-10-09). Wednesday 10/8: Emergency Teach-in & Call to Action: Save Health Care, Stop ICE & Demand End to Shutdown. indybay.org Virtual teach-in | RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/qZa_iEHoYki_YYLlw……
(2025-10-09). Nobel 2025 Physics Goes to 3 Quantum Physics Researchers. ummid.com John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.
(2025-10-09). John Fetterman Is The Only Democrat To Vote Against Measure To Block Trump's Strikes In The Caribbean. latintimes.com John Fetterman was the only Democratic senator to vote against the measure seeking to block the Trump administration from conducting strikes in the Caribbean without congressional approval…
(2025-10-09). Manufactured Mayhem: Trump Calls Portland A 'War Zone' To Justify Federal Overreach. newsone.com 
(2025-10-09). Polling Shows Americans Reject Trump's Threat to Militarize US Cities. truthout.org Two sets of recent polling data demonstrate that Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's actions in office so far — particularly his mobilization of the National Guard in U.S. cities. A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday found that Americans largely disapprove of troops being deployed to U.S. cities when there isn't an external threat. Nearly 6 in 10 Americans, 58 percent… |
(2025-10-09). Green Voter Guide for Prop. 50 (Congress. redistricting), from Green Party of Alameda Cnty. 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,…
(2025-10-09). Trump's "Promise to End the War in 24 Hours" : What Next? The Kiev Regime is to Receive Brand New Light JLTV 'Tomahawk' Launchers. globalresearch.ca Supplying the "Tomahawk" cruise missiles to the Kiev regime has been "on the table" for years. The troubled Biden administration never delivered them, despite repeatedly suggesting it would.
(2025-10-09). Spain To Submit ICC Complaint Against Israel Over Attack On Flotilla. popularresistance.org Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska announced on 7 October that Madrid will submit a formal complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over Israel's kidnapping of hundreds of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters. | Grande-Marlaska said any assault on civilians in international waters constitutes an act of unlawful detention under both Spanish and international law. | On Sunday, 29 Spanish activists who were part of the flotilla landed in Madrid after being detained by Israeli forces in international waters. | Many of the activists were subjected to "physical and…
(2025-10-09). DWP lies exposed as minister admits they're cutting Access to Work. thecanary.co Disabled people in the UK have been sounding the alarm about unofficial cuts, changes, and delays to the Department of Work and Pensions' (DWP) Access to Work scheme since February 2024. The DWP has insisted that nothing has changed. However, the whistleblowers were finally vindicated last week. Security and disability minister Stephen Timms admitted to […] | By
(2025-10-09). Another Man Commits Suicide While In ICE Detention: 'A Tragedy For Our Community'. latintimes.com Leo Cruz-Silva died by apparent suicide months after the similar death of a 27-year-old Colombian man who was also found unresponsive in his Missouri jail cell…
(2025-10-09). How Chinese automakers are reshaping the EV landscape in Southeast Asia. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-09). Selected Articles: Qatar, Not Israel, Now at Center of Trump's Middle East Strategy? globalresearch.ca 
(2025-10-09). Did the COVID-19 Vaccines Save Millions of Lives in the USA? globalresearch.ca Many media and public-record statements, have often asserted that COVID19 vaccination prevented some 100 million infections. These are fantastic and unverifiable claims…
(2025-10-09). Christian Nationalism is Neither Christian Nor Patriotic. counterpunch.org 
His memorial may be over, but the message is not. The political assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragedy and reminder that political assassinations have no place in our country. At his memorial, America witnessed authentic grief — but we also saw something more: a chilling example of an empire wrapping itself in the pages
(2025-10-09). Saturday 11/1: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group:The Age of Insecurity-Coming Together as Things Fall Apart. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2025-10-09). Poll shows public oppose Badenoch's big 'new' policy. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch announced several new policies at the 2025 Conservative Party Conference. One key proposal was the Tories plan to imitate Reform and drag us out of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). There's a problem for Badenoch on this front; namely that a majority of the public oppose such a move: An idea […] | By
(2025-10-09). Trump Admin Acted on 80 Percent of Industry's Regulatory Requests in 8 Months. truthout.org US manufacturers who late last year asked the incoming Trump administration for a "regulatory reset" have seen roughly 80% of their specific regulatory requests acted on in just the first eight months of Trump taking office. The fast action across various agencies comes after 100 manufacturing industry groups sent a letter to then President-elect Donald Trump last December complaining of a… |
(2025-10-09). Playing Sports vs Gym Workouts: Which Is More Popular and Why? thecanary.co When it comes to staying active, people usually fall into two groups: some love going to the gym, while others prefer playing sports. Both improve fitness, energy, and mental health. Yet there are surprising reasons why people choose one over the other. Age, cost, access, goals, and even personality play a role. So which is […] | By
(2025-10-09). AI and visual propaganda are being used to stoke tensions as Ethiopia eyes Red Sea Port. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-09). Bari Weiss to Head CBS News as Pro-Trump, Pro-Israel Billionaire Ellison Family Expands Media Empire. 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 By We speak to journalist David Klion about the Trump-affiliated right wing's increasing grip on mainstream news media, as "anti-woke" pundit Bari Weiss takes the helm as the new editor…
(2025-10-09). Saturday 10/11: People's Disco. indybay.org Moe's Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-09). The Circus Called Education. ummid.com Congratulations, India: You've perfected turning knowledge into commodity, dreams into collateral and classrooms into crime scenes.
(2025-10-09). Venezuelan Government Detains Man for Posting 'Welcome Gringo Ships' on Social Media. latintimes.com "Those asking for invasion are miserable people without a homeland," said the country's Interior MInister during his weekly TV show…
(2025-10-09). Cop Caucasity: Mobile Sheriff's Home Halloween Decorations Depict An ICE Raid. newsone.com 
Source: Whitney Newman / Whitney Newman | Look, we are barely a full week into October, and the unhinged whites are already starting with their So, let's talk about Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch, who is currently on the receiving end of public outrage because, in his infinite Alabama cop wisdom, he thought it was a good idea to decorate his front yard with a Halloween display featuring skeletons dressed as ICE officers and skeletons weari…
(2025-10-09). Jessica Alba Just Told America "You Owe Us," And Fans Are Divided. latintimes.com Jessica Alba has sparked an online firestorm with a bold statement telling her 20 million followers, "You owe us." The actress and entrepreneur took to Instagram with a direct message about the pay gap that continues to affect Latinas across the United States, and this time, she didn't hold back.
(2025-10-09). The Georgian Colour Revolution Flops Again. globalresearch.ca The relentless probing — to use Churchill's memorable phrase from First World War Salonica Front days — of Russia's soft Caucasus underbelly continues unabated. This time the direct cause of the
(2025-10-09). Minister Manamela calls for calm amid Fort Hare unrest. sanews.gov.za Minister Manamela calls for calm amid Fort Hare unrest | The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has implored all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidation and damage to property, following the escalating unrest at the University of Fort Hare, on Wednesday evening. | In a statement on Wednesday evening, the Minister said that he has been in contact with the MEC for Community Safety, to ensure that law enforcement acts proportionately, and that criminal elements do not exploit the situation. | "I implore all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidat…
(2025-10-09). No Nobel for Trump. fpif.org Who doesn't know that President Donald Trump desperately wants a Nobel Peace Prize and And for once, he's right. He won't get one, but wrong, of course, that he deserves it. Actually, there are way more than 10 reasons why he doesn't deserve such a prize, but as 10 is such a nice round number, let me use it. | As a political sci…
(2025-10-09). Trump calls for jailing Chicago and Illinois officials, threatens military action. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a dramatic escalation of his administration's crackdown on immigration enforcement in Democratic strongholds, President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the jailing of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump accused the officials of failing to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during protests outside federal facilities in the city.Trump also reiterated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act, a 19th-century law permitting the president to deploy active-duty military forces domestically without state conse…
(2025-10-09). Labour back in court over over selling F-35 parts to Israel as Al-Haq appeal heard. thecanary.co 
Palestinian human rights organisation Al-Haq appeared before London's Royal Courts of Justice on Thursday 9 October, to continue its legal challenge against the UK government's licensing of weapons parts, specifically components for the F-35 fighter jet, which are exported from the UK to Israel, and are used in the occupation's fighter jets carrying out the […] | By
(2025-10-09). Qatar Emerges as Unlikely Channel in Fragile U.S.—Venezuela Negotiations but Trump Officials Remain Skeptical. latintimes.com Qatar has emerged as a discreet intermediary between the United States and Venezuela, seeking to keep open channels of communication as tensions between Washington and Caracas intensify…
(2025-10-09). Germany scraps fast-track citizenship programme. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). Statement by Casa de las Américas reiterates full support for Venezuela. radiohc.cu FOTO: Casa de las Americas affirms support for Venezuela | For Latin America and the Caribbean, halting the United States government's warmongering and preserving the continent as a zone of peace are, right now, our most sacred duties, Casa de las Américas emphasized on Tuesday. | In a statement released in Havana, the cultural institution reiterates its support for the Venezuelan people and government in the face of the threat of a US military incursion in that South American nation. | "The real purpose of the growing military and media onslaught is the old imperial desire to crush the Bolivarian Revolution, con…
(2025-10-09). JSC recommends five candidates for ConCourt appointment. sanews.gov.za JSC recommends five candidates for ConCourt appointment | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the names of five candidates it will recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa to fill two vacancies at the Constitutional Court. ⚪ This follows interviews conducted by the commission this week to fill vacancies at various courts across the country. ⚪ The five recommended candidates for the Constitutional Court are: | • Judge Nambitha Dambuza | • Advocate Alan Dodson SC | • Judge Glenn Goosen | • Judge Katharine Savage | &s…
(2025-10-09). Warrants against Hasina, 27 others sent to IGP, 12 offices. jagonews24.com The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent arrest warrants for 28 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in two enforced disappearance cases to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
(2025-10-09). Iran, Russia Advance Cooperation on SMRs. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A delegation from Russia's Rosatom visited Tehran to discuss expanding cooperation with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, focusing on small modular reactor (SMR) development and large-scale nuclear power projects, including 1,250-megawatt reactors.
(2025-10-09). NewsX World 8 October news bulletin: destruction of Ukrainian energy infrastructure. gilbertdoctorow.com This hourly news summary has a segment dealing with Russia' latest heavy attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure which has sent Ukrainian officials begging in Europe for a 30% rise in gas supplies to compensate for their loss of production and storage facilities. I link this with the generally underreported Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries using …
(2025-10-09). DTE Maha 2025 Post HSC D Pharm Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website phd25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Tuesday October 07, 2025 CAP Round 1 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2025-26.
(2025-10-09). Saturday 10/11: Demonstration Against SFMTA. indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street…
(2025-10-09). What Native-held Lands in California Can Teach About Resilience and the Future of Wildfire. counterpunch.org 
Blue oak woodlands in California offer beauty and opportunities to sustain traditional knowledge and ecological resilience. Nina Fontana, CC BY-NC-ND It took decades, stacks of legal paperwork and countless phone calls, but, in the spring of 2025, a California Chuckchansi Native American woman and her daughter walked onto a 5-acre parcel of land, shaded by
(2025-10-09). High Court steps in to delay Labour council's controversial privatisation of dementia care home. thecanary.co 
Campaigners in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, have been challenging their Labour council's plans to privatise two dementia care homes. And the High Court has now stopped the council from proceeding until it provides more evidence. "The process has not been transparent or rational" As the Canary previously reported, Kirklees Council has failed to listen to families […] | By
(2025-10-09). Colombian Racing Driver Tatiana Calderón Opens Up About Her Career, Challenges, and the Future of Women in Motorsports – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com In an exclusive interview with The Latin Times, Colombian racing driver Tatiana Calderon talks about her journey, the challenges she has faced, and what she hopes to change in motorsport.
(2025-10-09). Escuelas cubanas de la enseñanza primaria festejan entrega de pañoleta azul. radiohc.cu 
Las escuelas cubanas de la enseñanza primaria festejan este miércoles la entrega a los niños de primer grado de la pañoleta azul, a propósito del aniversario 58 de la caída en combate del comandante Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967). | Tras el lema: "Por la ruta de Martí, con la guía de Fidel y por la Patria y el Socialismo: Moncadistas Siempre Listos", como en el resto del país, los educandos de la escuela primaria José Gervasio Artigas, ubicada en el capitalino municipio de La Habana del Este, recibieron el atributo de manos de sus padres y profesores. | Con la entrega de la pañoleta azul, que representa el cielo…
(2025-10-09). UGC NET December 2025 Registration Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from today i.e. Tuesday October 07, 2025 Online Registration for UGC NET December 2025 through the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-10-09). Delegitimization of the welfare state. indybay.org Since the 1990s, however, the slogans of libertarians and conservatives have been heard again: more freedom, less government regulation, more privatization. Numerous foundations and think tanks are spreading the ideology of neoliberalism: deregulation, liberalization, and privatization is the mantra.
(2009-10-25). Pakistan's top cyclists to vie for National Championship title in November. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Cycling Federation has officially announced that the 70th National Track Cycling Championship 2025 will be hosted in Lahore from November 15 to 17. The prestigious event, regarded as one of the federation's oldest and most competitive fixtures, will bring together the country's leading cyclists to compete for national honors. | The championship will feature men and women competing in senior and junior categories, with teams from all provinces and departments taking part. Events such as sprint, team pursuit, time trial, and individual races are expected to be part of the program, providing a platform f…
(2025-10-09). Cuba evokes the legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara. radiohc.cu Cuba remembers Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, known as Che Guevara, and evokes his revolutionary legacy and his emancipatory and anti-imperialist thinking. | On the 58th anniversary of his capture in Bolivia, after fighting in the guerrilla for 11 months, the Cuban people remember the Argentine fighter and his leading role in the history of the Cuban Revolution. | Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, commemorated the Heroic Guerrilla on X and highlighted the relevance of his thinking. | He noted that one of his warnings retur…
(2025-10-09). Dollar Climbs Amid Global Political Shifts and Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com The dollar has remained robust throughout the week, marking its most impressive performance in nearly a year. This surge was propelled by a struggling yen amidst political shifts in Japan, where conservative Sanae Takaichi's rise could foreshadow increased spending and more lenient monetary policies.
(2025-10-09). Afghan FM Muttaqi begins first India visit. geo.tv 
Afghanistan´s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attends the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, in Moscow on October 7, 2025. — AFP
(2025-10-09). Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino. gnnhd.tv 
Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian open-source electronics platform behind a range of boards for tinkerers, DIY hobbyists, and educators, for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement on Tuesday, Qualcomm says the Arduino "brand, tools, and mission" w…
(2025-10-09). Bloody chalice raised at commonwealth club.. indybay.org The bloody chalice raised and invocations recited as the dark unicorn | danced under the full moon….
(2025-10-09). Green Energy's High Price: Wind Farms Are Ravaging Nature, Biodiversity. wattsupwiththat.com But behind this "green" lies an underestimated chain of destruction causing extensive, possibly irreversible damage to our ecosystems.
(2025-10-09). Wednesday 10/15: Art & the Artist in the Age of Autocracy: A Conversation & Block Party (City Lights). indybay.org City Lights Booksellers | 261 Columbus Ave, | San Francisco, CA 94133 | Outdoors in Kerouac Alley (between City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Cafe) | Short panel with be followed by drinks from Vesuvio and continued post-panel gathering in the alley…
(2025-10-09). Video: Canada Could Become a Police State by Christmas. globalresearch.ca Join Jim Csek as he sits down with John Carpay, President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, for an in-depth conversation about Bill C-8 — what it means for Canadians, how it impacts constitutional rights, and why it's sparking …
(2025-10-09). Together, Power Plants and Greenhouses Can Feed Humanity. wattsupwiththat.com Utilizing waste heat that is normally exhausted from power plant stacks can support endless greenhouses to help feed the world's population. It also reduces wasting natural gas.
(2025-10-09). On 6-day India Tour, Afghan FM Muttaqi to Visit Darul Deoband. ummid.com Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who arrived in India on a 6-day state visit Thursday October 09, 2025, has a tour of Darul Deoband in his itinerary.
(2025-10-09). CEC dodges question on presence of infiltrators in Bihar. ummid.com Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday October 05, 2025 once again chose not to respond to the question about the presence of foreign nationals, infiltrators and ghuspaithiya in Bihar.
(2025-10-09). Super Mario Galaxy deserves more. gnnhd.tv 
Nintendo has brought two of the very best Super Mario games to the Switch and Switch 2. It's no surprise that Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are excellent; these are critically acclaimed games, and two of the best-selling titles for the Wii, Nintendo's top…
(2025-10-09). Trump Brags That He "Took the Freedom of Speech Away" From Protesters. truthout.org President Donald Trump bragged that his administration "took the freedom of speech away" from protesters who burn the American flag during a rant against anti-fascists on Wednesday. While speaking about "antifa-inspired terror" in a meeting on the anti-fascist movement, Trump touted his recent executive order instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to find ways to prosecute people who burn the… |
(2025-10-09). Maharashtra 2025 BAMS, BUMS, BHMS 2nd Selection List Released. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) has released today i.e. Saturday October 04, 2025 on its official website medicalug2025.mahacet.org NEET UG 2025 CAP Round 2 Selection List of the candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year AYUSH and allied courses – BAMS, BUMS and BHMS – Group B.
(2025-10-09). Syria Claims SDF Killed One Soldier, Wounded Others as Ceasefire Falters. news.antiwar.com The Syrian Defense Ministry is reporting that the ceasefire reached earlier this week with the Kurdish SDF isn't going very well, with fighting around the Tishrin Dam erupted just hours after the ceasefire went into effect. A statement on Thursday claimed that the SDF attacked the military's positions near Tishrin, killing one soldier and wounding …
(2025-10-09). Egypt's "Cold Peace" with Israel Is Bending under Pressure from the Netanyahu Government. globalresearch.ca The 1979 Camp David Accords, long the cornerstone of Middle Eastern stability, are facing their most severe test in decades.
(2025-10-09). L'Occidente, sconfitto nelle urne, tenta una nuova "rivoluzione colorata" in Georgia. strategic-culture.su L'Occidente tenta nuovamente, senza successo, di portare la Georgia dalla propria parte | Segue nostro Appena le elezioni municipali del 4 ottobre in Georgia si sono concluse — secondo la Commissione Elettorale Centrale (CEC), l'affluenza alle urne è stata del 40,93% e dopo aver conteggiato il 100% delle schede, la CEC ha confermato la vittoria del partito al governo "Sogno Georgiano" in tutti i 64 comuni, mentre il candidato govern…
(2025-10-09). Violence against Christians in India not Occasional, Systematic. ummid.com Violence against Christians is not occasional and isolated minority problem, it is systematic and hence a test of India's secular fabric.
(2025-10-09). China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users. geo.tv 
Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China October 31, 2010.— ReutersFive new rare earth elements added to export control list.Overseas defence users barred from obtaining export licences.New rules to affect…
(2025-10-09). Morocco: End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demands social justice. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn the repression carried out by the Moroccan authorities against peaceful demonstrations organised by the 'Generation Z 212' movement, in which minors and human rights defenders participated. They call for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
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(2025-10-09). PDF of October 9 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Boston rises up for Palestine Petro expels Israeli diplomats after flotilla attacks Hamas condemns Zionist attack on Sumud Flotilla Editorial: The world is determined: Free Palestine! Mundo Obrero: 14 de octubre: un día para recordar a George Floyd B&W version PDF More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-10-09). 8 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Oman. jagonews24.com At least eight Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a road accident in Oman's Duqm Sidra area on Wednesday (October 8) afternoon, around 3: 00 pm local time.
(2025-10-09). Friday 11/7: The Power of State Constitutional Rights Symposium – LGBT+, Voting & More (Virtual Day 2). indybay.org Virtual/online (FREE) | Register to join online: brennan.swoogo.com/stateconstitutionalri… | In-person conference in Chicago, Illinois…
(2025-10-09). Khaleda makes unannounced midnight visit to Zia's gravesite. jagonews24.com BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia made an unannounced visit to the gravesite of her late husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
(2025-10-09). Caribbean Tensions Surge: Colombia's Controversial Claims Against U.S. Naval Actions. devdiscourse.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that a recent U.S. strike in the Caribbean may have hit a Colombian vessel with citizens aboard, prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington, which labeled the accusation 'baseless'. The assertion, if proven, could entangle Colombia in the U.S.'s anti-drug trafficking campaign.
(2025-10-09). Rutgers Unions Call to Disband Turning Point Chapter After Colleague Targeted. truthout.org The Rutgers teachers' unions are standing in solidarity with History Professor Mark Bray, who has been targeted by Turning Point USA's student chapter at Rutgers. The group has falsely claimed that Bray, the author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook is "a prominent leader of the antifa movement on campus," and launched a campaign to have him fired. "Antifa," which is short for antifascist… |
(2025-10-09). America's Gigantic $1.3 Trillion Nuclear Weapons Program, Unable to Ensure Nuclear Security due to Lack of Funds. globalresearch.ca "Apparently, the domestic crisis in the US is reaching a truly worrying level, posing real risks to national security. | Recently, US officials warned of a lack of funding for monitoring the country's nuclear arsenal. | This is a serious issue, as …
(2025-10-09). Salvadoreños solidarios donan insumos médicos a Cuba. radiohc.cu Grupos salvadoreños de solidaridad con Cuba donaron insumos médicos oftalmológicos para contribuir a erradicar afecciones de la vista en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La Red de Solidaridad Operación y Misión Milagro SV, junto a miembros del Campamento 26 de julio y Comité de Vancouver, Canadá, impulsaron este esfuerzo, también parte de la voluntad de grupos y países amigos de apoyar a Cuba y a su pueblo "víctima del criminal bloqueo" que le impone Estados Unidos desde hace más de 60 años. | "Nos comprometemos a continuar esta obra humanitaria", subrayó el comunicado al llamar a las personas solidarias con este…
(2025-10-09). President of Venezuela's National Assembly: US Threats Are Based on Lies. orinocotribune.com 
The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, stated that the United States' interventionist threats against Venezuela are based on lies and false flags. | He made this comment before a group of foreign representatives during the inauguration of the sectoral chapter of the Sovereignty and Peace Council for international communities residing in Venezuela, on Wednesday, October 8. | "There is a real threat to Venezuela's peace and tranquility, and that threat is based on lies, slander, and false positives," Rodríguez stated, referring to the US government's attacks in the southern Caribbean…
(2025-10-09). China Strengthens Grip on Rare Earth Exports. devdiscourse.com China has escalated its control over rare earth exports, announcing stricter measures that impact processing technology and unauthorized international collaboration. The Ministry of Commerce outlined these changes with an emphasis on limiting exports to defense and semiconductor sectors.
(2025-10-09). White House Slams Gustavo Petro For Claiming U.S. Struck a Colombian Vessel: 'Baseless And Reprehensible'. latintimes.com The White House slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he said the latest U.S. strike in the Caribbean targeted a Colombian vessel…
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). PRASA invests R21.1 billion to revive rail infrastructure. sanews.gov.za PRASA invests R21.1 billion to revive rail infrastructure | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has deployed R21.1 billion in capital expenditure against an allocation of R11.6 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. | According to PRASA Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Hishaam Emeran this spending reflects the urgent priority the agency has placed on fleet renewal, infrastructure recovery, and system modernisation. | "This was not just spending — it was strategic investment in South Africa's economic future. Not only did our capital investment help accelerate our recovery and modernisatio…
(2025-10-09). What Are Solidarity Signs and Why Are L.A. Businesses Displaying Them? lataco.com Not only do the signs offer practical advice on one's right and secure one's sense of safety, they show solidarity against the illegal actions of the administration as it does away with due process and ignores our rights.
(2025-10-09). 'I'm Terrified I'll Die': Bernie Sanders Unveils Report On Healthcare Devastation Looming For American Families. progressivehub.net BRAD REED | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-10-09). Can He Do That? Trump Threatens Jail For Chicago Mayor Illinois Governor For Opposing National Guard Deployment. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | President Donald Trump has asserted that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
(2025-10-09). Palestinian political prisoner dies after Israel deny medical treatment. thecanary.co The latest crime by the Israeli occupation against Palestinian political prisoners has been the killing of 22 year old Ahmad Hatem Mohammad Khdeirat. Ahmad Khdeirat: killed by Israel Khdeirat suffered from chronic diabetes but was denied medical treatment in prison Ahmad Khdeirat, who was from the Hebron area of the Southern occupied West Bank, died […] | By
(2025-10-09). BNP not worried about whose house diplomats meet at: Khasru. jagonews24.com BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the party does not worry about whose house the diplomats will meet at.
(2025-10-09). Shocking: Twitch streamer gives birth to 50,000 people live. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Twitch streamer Fandy shocked the internet after live-streaming the birth of her baby girl, Luna, to 50,000 viewers.Fandy, who usually streams games such as World of Warcraft and League of Legends, gave birth to her daughter in her living room and broadcast the entire labor process to her followers for over eight hours. The video titled "Water Broke, Baby Time" captured Fandy surrounded by loved ones, including her husband, Adam.The Twitch streamer was helped into an inflatable water tub, where she gave birth to the baby. The event marked the first time someone had given birth on the streaming platform…
(2025-10-09). Trump's scheme to strip Social Security disability benefits from the elderly. indybay.org Save Social Security…
(2025-10-09). Sesiona en La Habana IX Congreso de la Asociación Nacional del Ciego. radiohc.cu La Asociación Nacional del Ciego (ANCI) inició su IX Congreso, con la intención de consolidar su trabajo dirigido a contribuir a lograr una sociedad más inclusiva. | En el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana se reúnen 215 delegados en representación de los más de 31 mil miembros de la organización en todo el país bajo el lema Inclúyeme, no soy diferente. | Jorge Luis Cala Ledesma, presidente de la organización, calificó el evento como un espacio de intercambio y de reflexión para analizar cuánto se ha avanzado en la inclusión de las personas con discapacidad visual. | Subrayó que el congreso es antesala de l…
(2025-10-09). Gauteng launches Modderfontein Road upgrade project. sanews.gov.za Gauteng launches Modderfontein Road upgrade project | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale. | The project forms part of the Department of Roads and Transport's broader commitment to enhancing mobility, accessibility, and connectivity across the province. | It entails the construction of new carriageways, the widening of existing lanes, and various improvements designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow in the…
(2025-10-09). 9th Latin American and Caribbean Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba gets underway in Mexico City. radiohc.cu The IX Latin American and Caribbean Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday, the 12th, in Mexico City. Among its objectives is greater regional coordination to strengthen actions against Washington's economic blockade of the Caribbean nation. | According to Lilia María Zamora Rodríguez, Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at ICAP, more than 300 delegates and guests from 27 nations, as well as the United States, Canada, Spain and Lebanon are in attendance. | The Commander-in-Chief's legacy will be present at the sessions, and the keynote address: "Fidel and…
(2025-10-09). The Factory of Perceptions: Starmer's Woes and Media Magnification. globalresearch.ca Few in history can have achieved so much in a negative sense in so short a time. Instead of gloatingly cresting the wave of success after securing British Labour a resounding, decisive victory in July 2024, Sir Keir Starmer is …
(2025-10-09). Critics Say Report Proves Trump Is Directing DOJ to Prosecute Political Enemies. truthout.org Critics of President Donald Trump are warning that a new report from the Wall Street Journal has provided clear evidence that the president is waging a campaign of "selective and malicious" prosecutions of his political opponents. As the Journal reported on Wednesday night, Trump last month posted a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling for the prosecution of New York… |
(2025-10-09). La Gagauzia e i limiti del nazionalismo nello spazio post-sovietico. strategic-culture.su Il nazionalismo filo-occidentale della Moldavia sta minando la convivenza multietnica del Paese. | Segue nostro La regione della Gagauzia, un'enclave di lingua turca e di religione cristiana ortodossa nel sud della Moldavia, è diventata oggi uno dei punti caldi più complessi dell'Europa orientale. La crescente spinta del governo moldavo verso una rapida occidentalizzazione e l'allineamento con l'Unione Europea e la NATO si scontra dirett…
(2025-10-09). Trump's brutal threat to use Insurrection Act to send troops to U.S. cities. indybay.org National Guard Troops…
(2025-10-09). HSC, equivalent exam results likely on Oct 16. jagonews24.com The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will likely be published on October 16…
(2025-10-09). Opening Statements in Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg (pictured below, flanked by her lawyers) faces criminal charges for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse on June 13, 2023.
(2025-10-09). Mainstream media fawns over Badenoch's anti-worker speech. thecanary.co 
In her speech to the Conservative Party Conference, Kemi Badenoch threatened to attack workers' rights. Despite journalists being workers themselves, many praised Badenoch's speech. Almost certainly, that's because they're not the sort of workers the Tories want to screw over: Kemi Badenoch says she will give a tax cut for private school fees and take […] | By
(2025-10-09). Ten Expert Tips For Talking To Kids About ICE Terrorizing Their Friends and Family. lataco.com Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana's advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
(2025-10-09). Youth plaintiffs test out a new legal strategy to counter Trump's support for fossil fuels. grist.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 name of energy security. She was nevertheless "disheartened" that her government planned to redouble its support of fossil fuels even in light of the harm climate change was causing. | Then three months later, she lea…
(2025-10-09). Ten Exercises You Can Do to Resist Fascism. counterpunch.org 
1. NAME IT U.S. Fascism is not sneaking up on us, it is here, manifest in Trump's authoritarian decrees; mass deportations, firings, and government and military purges; appointment of incompetent loyalists; attacks on free speech; limits on reproductive freedom; subordination of science to religious dogma and crackpot conspiracy theory; and federal invasions of U.S. cities—'justified'
(2025-10-09). Omar Raghi, 02 others bag Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry. ummid.com Omar M. Yaghi, Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa have jointlt won the Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry for creating molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can flow.
(2025-10-09). ____ 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,…
(2025-10-09). Social Development, SASSA and NDA work hard to enhance services. sanews.gov.za Social Development, SASSA and NDA work hard to enhance services | The Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) have been praised for the sector's improved performance during the 2024/2025 financial year. | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe addressed the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament on Wednesday, where she presented the annual reports of the department, SASSA and the NDA for the year under review. | Tolashe said the sector had worked hard to facilitate and enhance services to the needy and put f…
(2025-10-09). Trump's Everywhere War: An Insurrection Against the Constitution. counterpunch.org 
When the government can label anyone or anything an enemy in order to wage war, we are all in danger. That danger is no longer theoretical. In the same breath that the administration touts lethal military strikes against Venezuelan boats in Caribbean waters, federal agents are conducting coordinated militarized raids on homes in Chicago, rappelling
(2025-10-09). CAT 2025 Admit Card: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website iimcat.ac.in the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam.
(2025-10-09). Forced to Work on an Overheating Planet. juancole.com Workers on the front lines of climate change are treated as expendable. This is morally bankrupt and unsustainable By Denise Brennan As the planet heats up, labour conditions are rapidly shifting. Climate change is supercharging exploitation and normalising unsafe work as corporations continue to prioritise profits over workers' rights and wellbeing. This new era needs …
(2025-10-09). US wormtongue suggests Trump has dictator-like powers. thecanary.co 
In a bizarre CNN interview, Donald Trump's very own wormtongue seemed to malfunction after suggesting his boss has dictator-like powers: Stephen Miller didn't glitch. He said "plenary authority" and whoever was in his ear told him to STFU because he said too much and he froze like a deer in headlights. pic.twitter.com/peKvWiYFyd — Jamie Bonkiewicz (@JamieBonkiewicz) […] | By
(2025-10-09). Law centre threatens government with legal action for abandoning UK flotilla crew. thecanary.co 
The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC), which exists to "challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education", has threatened the Starmer government with legal action for its refusal to do anything to protect British citizens against Israel's attacks on humanitarian aid flotillas and abduction of their volunteer crews from many nations, […] | By
(2025-10-09). Bari Weiss, CBS News, And The Conservative Media Takeover. levernews.com While media giants cave to frivolous Trump libel lawsuits and muzzle late-night hosts who step out of line, CBS News' parent company has announced that the billionaire-backed conservative provocateur Bari Weiss will be the network's new editor-in-chief.Today on
(2025-10-09). Monday 10/13: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-09). Nicolas Maduro Issues Warning To Trump Admin: 'If The Gringos Attack, We Will Respond'. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro issued a warning to the Trump administration as tensions between the countries continue to escalate…
(2025-10-09). Privatizing the VA Will be a Disaster for Rural Vets. counterpunch.org 
James Jones is a 54-year-old disabled Army veteran. After four years of active duty and four in the reserves, Jones says he has a "multitude" of health care problems. "There's PTSD, a right arm injury, my right shoulder, chronic rhinitis from toxic exposure during the Gulf War, dental," he says. That's why he depends on
(2025-10-09). Cabinet nods Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025. jagonews24.com In a landmark move to modernise its digital governance framework, the interim government of Bangladesh has formally approved the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025…
(2025-10-09). World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Why FIFA won't ban Israel despite Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Protection of political, economic and commercial interests has led to FIFA's 'double standards' in dealing with Israel.
(2025-10-09). LIVE: Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' of Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced by US President Donald Trump on third day of talks in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh.
(2025-10-09). Trump: Hamas-held captives to be released 'Monday or Tuesday'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says the Hamas-held captives in Gaza will be released "Monday or Tuesday".
(2025-10-09). Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-10-09). Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.
(2025-10-09). Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation. aljazeera.com Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.
(2025-10-09). Video: Israel strikes Gaza after agreeing Trump ceasefire plan. aljazeera.com Smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase ceasefire…
(2025-10-09). Palestinians in Gaza celebrate news of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Emotional scenes unfolded as Palestinians in Gaza celebrated the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-10-09). How Gaza ceasefire news was announced. aljazeera.com Palestinians and Israelis celebrated after news of an agreement on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal broke out.
(2025-10-09). World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal announced by Trump. aljazeera.com Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
(2025-10-09). Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel. aljazeera.com After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
(2025-10-09). Families of Israeli captives welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com The families of Israeli captives held in Gaza are celebrating news of a ceasefire agreement.
(2025-10-09). 'It feels different today': People in Gaza wake to the news of a ceasefire. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud spoke of renewed hope saying it was the first time in years he's felt safe reporting.
(2025-10-09). PM Keir Starmer hails Gaza deal as 'moment of profound relief'. aljazeera.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new Gaza ceasefire deal marks "a moment of profound relief".
(2025-10-09). UN: 'Our teams are on standby' to get aid into Gaza. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres said the United Nations is "prepared to move now" and aid to Palestinians in Gaza amid a ceasefire.
(2025-10-09). Macron: 'France is ready to play a role' in Gaza peace plan. aljazeera.com French President Emmanuel Macron urged full support for the US plan to end the Gaza war.
(2025-10-09). Thousands rally for Gaza in Islamabad after ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com Thousands of students rallied in Pakistan's Islamabad after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.
(2025-10-09). French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape. aljazeera.com French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.
(2025-10-09). AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue? aljazeera.com In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
(2025-10-09). US federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard to Chicago. aljazeera.com National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.
(2025-10-09). Will Trump's tariffs push China and India closer? aljazeera.com India and China are resuming direct flights after five years of suspension and say they will strengthen trade ties.
(2025-10-09). Khaman Maluach — From Refugee Camp to NBA. aljazeera.com Samantha Johnson looks at Khaman Maluach's journey from Refugee Camp to the NBA…
(2025-10-09). Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India's digital IDs. aljazeera.com The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
(2025-10-09). Mbappe feels 'more relaxed' at Real Madrid; ready for World Cup qualifiers. aljazeera.com The French captain has confirmed his availability for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.
(2025-10-09). Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed. aljazeera.com Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
(2025-10-09). US Senate fails to curb Trump's power to strike drug cartels. aljazeera.com Democrats say President Donald Trump does not have the power to use force without the approval of Congress.
(2025-10-09). Death from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti. aljazeera.com The use of 'kamikaze' drones to target gang members in crowded Haitian slums being called 'ineffective'.
(2025-10-09). US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in 'shaken baby' case. aljazeera.com The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
(2025-10-09). No to Trump: Why Afghanistan's neighbours have opposed US Bagram plan. aljazeera.com Regional powers gather in Moscow to discuss Afghanistan's future, signalling a new phase of post-US diplomacy.
(2025-10-09). Gaza peace deal talks enter 3rd day as expanded meeting held in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. ecns.cn A plenary session attended by all delegations except Hamas was held on Wednesday in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV reported.
(2025-10-09). Chinese AI researcher leaves Anthropic over its 'anti-China' stance. ecns.cn A prominent Chinese artificial intelligence researcher has left U.S.-based AI firm Anthropic to join a rival company, citing what he called Anthropic's "anti-China statements" as the primary reason for his departure.
(2025-10-09). Scientists solve lithium battery development problem. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have overcome a key obstacle in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries by solving the issue of void formation at the interface between the anode and solid electrolyte under low external pressure. The breakthrough enhances the safety and stability of the batteries and moves them closer to commercialization.
(2025-10-09). 'Chicken steak brother' in Jingdezhen opens food studio. ecns.cn "Chicken steak brother" in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province has opened his food studio, with business covering catering management and food sales, after going popular on the internet.
(2025-10-09). Shanghai launches first expressway ultra-fast charging station. ecns.cn Shanghai's first smart ultra-fast charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) officially began operations at the Fengjing Service Area on the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway recently, marking a key step in the city's push to green its transportation sector and ease long-distance EV travel concerns.
(2025-10-09). Archaeology as a weapon? Western countries vs. China. ecns.cn Modern archaeology is a discipline that uses scientific methods to study the remains and artifacts of the past in order to understand human origins and gain knowledge for the future. However, as powerful nations often try to establish their historical legitimacy, archaeology has frequently been used as a weapon by those in power. The role that Western archaeology has played in the formation of Western-centric perspectives is no exception, and this can be seen through four main aspects:…
(2025-10-09). U.S. Embassy in China stops regular updates of WeChat account due to lapse in appropriations. ecns.cn The U.S. Embassy in China on Wednesday announced that it would not update its official WeChat account regularly due to funding lapse.
(2025-10-09). Investors more optimistic on China's equities. ecns.cn According to Moe, the US stock market had been trading at about 23 times earnings as of mid-September, with expected earnings growth of around 7 percent next year.During the same period, the MSCI USA Index went up by about 14 percent, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose by around 27 percent, according to market tracker Wind Info.
(2025-10-09). Eight Hong Kong Universities ranked in 2026 THE global top list. ecns.cn Eight universities from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, with five retaining spots in the global top 100 and all improving their international standing.
(2025-10-09). Eight-point rules hailed as 'game changer'. ecns.cn Foreign officials have commended China's eight-point decision, recognizing it not only as a code of conduct that promotes integrity and focuses on serving the people, but has also reshaped international perceptions of the Communist Party of China and set an example for clean governance worldwide.
(2025-10-09). China, Malaysia to hold sixth joint military drill in October. ecns.cn Chinese troops departed Wednesday from military ports in Zhanjiang, Sanya and Hong Kong en route to Malaysia for the sixth joint exercise between the two nations, scheduled to begin later this month.
(2025-10-09). China taps deep-sea methane hydrate to light National Games torch. ecns.cn The torch for China's 15th National Games was lit Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, using a "source fire" extracted from combustible ice—methane hydrate — at a depth of 1,522 meters in the South China Sea, marking a symbolic fusion of energy innovation and national pride.
(2025-10-09). Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance. ecns.cn Conductor Edwin Montealegre (middle) and orchestra acknowledge the enthusiastic applause following their performance at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on Oct 6.The Shanghai M Symphony Orchestra played a concert to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on Monday.
(2025-10-09). Qiantang River enters best tide-viewing season. ecns.cn The magnificent Qiantang River tidal bore in Hangzhou has entered its best viewing season around the Mid-Autumn Festival.
(2025-10-09). Holiday travel rush sets records. ecns.cn Vehicles pass through a toll station in Chuzhou, Anhui province, on Tuesday as the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday draws to a close.In Hubei province, expressway service areas added 219 mobile chargers and 2,100 extra staff, boosting charging capacity by more than 40 percent to handle a 60 percent rise in demand."ÄÄ"ÄÄNew infrastructure has also improved accessibility.
(2025-10-09). Ancient wisdom can help tackle extreme heat. ecns.cn In a century likely to be defined by climate extremes, the fusion of tradition and technology may just be the most sustainable path forward."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe author is professor at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University.
(2025-10-09). China announces export control measures on technologies related to rare earths. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it will implement export control measures covering technologies associated with rare earth elements.
(2025-10-09). Israeli fire killed 10, wounded 61 in Gaza in past day, health ministry says. haaretz.com The military said the attacks are intended to protect forces still operating in the Strip or to keep civilians away from their positions…
(2025-10-09). Turkey, Egypt and Qatar will help Israel and U.S. recover bodies of hostages from Gaza. haaretz.com Hamas representatives said that they may struggle to return all the deceased hostages to Israel within the timeline set by the agreement. An international task force for that purpose was established during the cease-fire talks in Egypt…
(2025-10-09). When it comes to covering the Gaza war, media is like a doctor hiding the. haaretz.com London-based Israeli researcher Ayala Panievsky has been studying war coverage in Israel. Her findings explain why the country now seems out of touch with the rest of the world…
(2025-10-09). A rushed Gaza cease-fire under pressure leaves the toughest questions unanswered. haaretz.com The cease-fire halts the war and frees hostages, yet with no roadmap for Gaza's future — its borders, leadership or reconstruction — it risks becoming another short-lived lull in a conflict with no end in sight…
(2025-10-09). Netanyahu government set to approve Israel-Hamas deal as IDF prepares Gaza withdrawal. haaretz.com All living hostages are expected to be released within 72 hours. The Israeli government will meet at 6: 00 P.M. local time, and once approved, a cease-fire will take effect. The IDF is set to complete its withdrawal within 24 hours, before the hostages are freed…
(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas reach Gaza cease-fire deal; Trump: Hostages will be released Monday. haaretz.com Netanyahu will convene the government on Thursday to approve the agreement ‚ñ Hamas called on the international community to ensure that Israel fully implements the deal ‚ñ Hostage families said their fight will not end until the last hostage returns…
(2025-10-09). To keep burned homes, or not? In the Gaza border kibbutzim Hamas overran, trauma still reigns. haaretz.com Between the need to heal and the duty to remember, between the longing to return home and the fear of renewed danger — a visit to the Gaza border kibbutzim reveals rebuilding and renewal, but also deep disputes and an unhealed wound: the hostages who have yet to come home…
(2025-10-09). go back home, rebuild our Palestinians celebrate deal to end Israel-Hamas war. haaretz.com At a hospital in central Gaza, music played and people were seen dancing. Yet alongside the joy, many mourned the toll of the war: 'Now is the time for all of us to weep, to comfort one another and to sleep as if for the first time we are finally allowed to rest'…
(2025-10-09). From outcast to broker: Turkey reclaims its role in Gaza diplomacy. haaretz.com Once sidelined by Israel, Ankara is now mediating between Hamas and Washington — a move that revives Erdogan's regional ambitions and could help secure Hamas' political survival…
(2025-10-09). Why the pro-Palestinian left is wrong to reject Gaza peace plan. haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end Israel's war in Gaza shouldn't be misconstrued as an all-encompassing peace plan, because it's not. It's a cease-fire deal, and the only other option on the table was endless slaughter…
(2025-10-09). Smotrich and far-right parties expected to oppose hostage deal, but not quit Netanyahu government. haaretz.com Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism are expected to vote against the emerging Israel-Hamas deal, but not to resign in protest ‚ñ That could change, however, when the deal progresses…
(2025-10-09). The good, the bad or the ugly: Three scenarios for post-war economic trajectory. haaretz.com For Israel, the war economy may not be over yet. A real end to the fighting would be the best outcome, but it's by no means certain that that's how events will play out…
(2025-10-09). day of Hundreds of Israelis stream to Hostage Square to celebrate Israel-Hamas deal with families. haaretz.com 'It's sad we needed Trump rather than our own prime minister,' said a daughter of slain hostage Shlomo Mansour. An American visitor added, 'I may not approve of many of Trump's policies, but no one else had the chutzpah to get these hostages out and end this war'…
(2025-10-09). most challenging Israeli hospitals prepare for return of hostages. haaretz.com Hospitals have developed advanced protocols: accommodations for returnees and their families, treatment for prolonged starvation, psychologica treatment that ensures a continuity of mental healthcare treatment, and above all, a need to give returnees 'a sense of returning home'…
(2025-10-09). Disturbing Reports of Sudan's Military Using Chlorine Gas. hrw.org The United States government sanctioned General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan's de facto head of state, in January 2025, alleging that the SAF had used chemical weapons, but did not publish any evidence for the claim.But a new investigation by France 24, a French broadcaster, provides the first public elements to corroborate the US allegations, indicating that Sudan's military may have used chlorine in two incidents in September 2024. The use of chlorine, a common industrial chemical, as a weapon is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention, to which Sudan is…
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks. independent.co.ug 
STOCKHOLM | Xinhua | Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced. "The Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry 2025 have created molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can …
(2025-10-09). Uganda to support efforts to improve security, economy in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has reiterated that Uganda continues to stand firmly with the people and government of Somalia in their ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability. "As a troop-contributing country under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Uganda remains steadfast …
(2025-10-09). As we celebrate Independence, let's not forget to show the world what makes Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Happy Independence Day, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, But Who Handles Your Publicity? COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | If you have your mobile phone or laptop, reach out to it and simply Google Uganda. Interesting images will pop up. Do now refresh and make another search for Rwanda and, lastly, South Africa, then compare the results. …
(2025-10-09). PM Nabbanja woes investors as Uganda celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka. independent.co.ug 
Osaka, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the country's culture, innovation, and investment potential. The celebrations were led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja highlighted Uganda's Tenfold Growth Strategy. The plan aims to expand the economy from USD 61.3 billion today to USD 500 billion by 2040, focusing on agro-industrialisation, tourism, …
(2025-10-09). Trump's Gaza Peace Deal Brings Hope of Hostage Release and Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli hostages could be released as early as Saturday under a U.S.-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza, according to a source briefed on the details of the agreement. The ceasefire deal part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace framework includes an Israeli partial military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip within 24 hours of …
(2025-10-09). The Gaza Deal is Signed. But is the War Really Over? moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump believes the new deal between Israel and Hamas is a step towards lasting peace, aimed at ending the two-year Gaza war. The agreement, reached after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, includes a ceasefire, exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, many challenges remain, …
(2025-10-09). Israel and Hamas Reach Cease-Fire and Hostage Exchange Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This marks the first phase of U. S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza, which has resulted in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths during the past two years. …
(2025-10-09). Political Stability Calms French Bond Markets as Snap Election Fears Recede. moderndiplomacy.eu France's bond markets remained stable on Thursday as investors expressed cautious optimism that the country will avoid a snap parliamentary election and reach an agreement on its budget. The political tension followed the resignation of caretaker Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who stepped down earlier in the week after failing to reconcile differences among political parties …
(2025-10-09). EU Boosts Global Gateway Target to ‚Ǩ400 Billion to Strengthen Global South Investments. moderndiplomacy.eu The Global Gateway was launched in 2021 as the European Union's strategic investment framework to enhance connectivity and sustainable development worldwide. Initially set at ‚Ǩ300 billion, the initiative aimed to strengthen partnerships especially in Africa as a counterweight to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Why It Matters The revised ‚Ǩ400 billion target underscores the …
(2025-10-09). Elon Musk's $878 Billion Tesla Pay Plan: Lofty Goals, Easy Billions. moderndiplomacy.eu Tesla's board has proposed what could become the largest executive pay package in corporate history a 10-year deal that could grant CEO Elon Musk up to $878 billion in Tesla stock. Announced in September, the plan was marketed as a "Mars-shot" compensation scheme tied to Musk's ability to radically transform Tesla through advancements in autonomous …
(2025-10-09). UK and India Ink $468 Million Missile Deal, Signalling Deepening Defence Partnership. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Kingdom and India have signed a major £350 million ($468 million) defence contract to supply the Indian Army with Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), underscoring a rapidly strengthening military and economic partnership between the two nations. The announcement coincided with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Mumbai, where he met Indian Prime Minister …
(2025-10-09). Macron's Political Carousel: France Braces for Sixth Prime Minister Amid Deepening Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu French President Emmanuel Macron is once again searching for a new prime minister his sixth in under two years as he faces mounting political paralysis and growing investor anxiety.The search follows the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu, whose brief tenure ended after failed attempts to unite France's deeply divided parliament around a deficit-cutting budget. Macron's office …
(2025-10-09). Uncertain Ally: Trump's Silence on Russia Sanctions Tests the West's Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu The Group of Seven (G7) nations including the U.S., Japan, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy recently agreed to coordinate tougher sanctions on Russia to restrict its ability to finance the war in Ukraine. The plan focuses on countries that buy Russian oil, indirectly helping Moscow evade sanctions. Key buyers like India, China, and Turkey …
(2025-10-09). Trump's Domestic Crackdown: Inside the Plan to Investigate Liberal Groups and Reshape Dissent. moderndiplomacy.eu The roots of this campaign trace back to Trump's "law and order" rhetoric during the 2020 protests, where he labeled left-wing demonstrators as "domestic terrorists."Over the years, his narrative evolved from targeting specific protests to systematically discrediting entire networks of progressive organizations painting them as part of an "anti-American infrastructure." Under his renewed presidency, Trump …
(2025-10-09). Israeli attacks continue as Hamas, Israel agree on Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a The deal, to be signed Thursday, includes the release of captives and prisoners as well as a surge of aid into Palestinian armed group Hamas would release all captives while Israel would pull i…
(2025-10-09). IHEC faces backlash over candidate bans ahead of Iraq elections. newarab.com 
The Sajjad Salem, a sitting MP and Alternative Alli…
(2025-10-09). Can Trump get Netanyahu off the demonic treadmill. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-09). 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?
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). 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.
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(2025-10-09). Trump Gaza Deal will work: If he keeps pressure on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Reports today indicate that both the Israelis and Hamas have agreed on a deal that would call for an immediate cessation of fighting and return of hostages and prisoners on both sides in a first phase.Both parties are
(2025-10-09). Sanctions are strangling Syria's new economy. responsiblestatecraft.org DAMASCUS, SYRIA — The Old City of Damascus is teeming with life. On any given night, one can find thousands of Syrians strolling through streets lined with endless shops. People stream in and out of restaurants situated in ornate Ottoman-era courtyards, where diners hang out around elegant, black-and-white stone fountains until the early hours of the morning.But a short walk east reveals a ghost town. The neighborhood of Jobar, a former rebel stronghold with a prewar population of 300,000, has been reduced to a maze of crumbling apartment buildings and mangled cars. "When I was [in Syria] in January, I…
(2025-10-09). Senate effort to rein in Trump war on 'narco-terrorists' fails. responsiblestatecraft.org The Senate narrowly failed to advance a measure on Wednesday that would have blocked the president from continuing his military campaign against so-called "narco-terrorists" off the coast of Venezuela and elsewhere in the Caribbean Sea.The
(2025-10-09). First female Japan PM takes hawkish position on China, Taiwan. responsiblestatecraft.org On October 4, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan chose Sanae Takaichi — who is expected to reflect a more determined stand in defense of Taiwan — as its president, and the Diet is expected to elect her as prime minister next Wednesday.During her successful campaign for the leadership, Takaichi repeated her long-held positions regarding security policy: the need for Japan to assume greater responsibility for its own security by building up its defense capabilities; continued strengthening of the U.S.-Japan alliance; deepening U.S.-Japan-South Korea and U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral rel…
(2025-10-09). Hamas Under Fire: Backlash from Muslim World Over Gaza Ceasefire. thinktank.pk In the shadow of a fragile ceasefire etched just hours ago on October 9, 2025, the air in Gaza—and across the Muslim world—crackles with discontent. As Israel and Hamas ink the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace blueprint, promising hostage releases and aid surges, a storm brews far from the rubble-strewn streets. Hamas, once hailed …
(2025-10-09). FIFA Fair Play Flouted? Will PFF's Visa Mess Cost AFC Qualifier Rights? thinktank.pk In a dramatic last-minute dash to the pitch, the Afghanistan men's national football team touched down in Pakistan just hours before their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers clash against the hosts at Jinnah Football Stadium. But beneath the ceremonial flower bouquets at Islamabad International Airport lies a brewing storm: a visa fiasco that has …
(2025-10-09). Why Did Trump Lose the Nobel Peace Prize Race? thinktank.pk As the clock ticks toward tomorrow's big reveal in Oslo, the world holds its breath for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement. With 338 nominees—244 individuals and 94 organizations—vying for the honor, one name has dominated the chatter: Donald Trump. The U.S. President has boldly claimed credit for defusing "seven wars" in mere months, from …
(2025-10-09). Will France's Economic Muscle Outshine Its 2025 Turmoil? thinktank.pk As autumn leaves fall across Paris, France—Europe's linchpin of culture, innovation, and economic might—stands at a crossroads, navigating a political squall with the grit of a nation that's weathered far worse. On October 6, 2025, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's fledgling government hit turbulence, dissolving in under 24 hours due to parliamentary gridlock over fiscal reforms. …
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(2025-10-09). What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown. whyy.org The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. | Reagan National Airport became the latest this week to report delays because of staffing issues on Wednesday. But Experts, as well as union…
(2025-10-09). Pennsylvania's doctors, warning of risk to abortion rights, join fight over state Supreme Court retention votes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With Election Day less than a month away, physicians from across Pennsylvania convened to issue a warning: The outcome of the The retention race, which asks voters to decide "yes" or "no" on whether to keep three Democrats — Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David W…
(2025-10-09). Sewage to coal: How Phoenixville's new wastewater treatment process will work. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2025-10-09). Philly's low-income renters could become eligible for new rebate under proposed legislation. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia lawmakers are weighing legislation that would provide a rebate to certain low-income renters amid the city's affordable housing crisis. | The measure, introduced Thursday by City Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke, calls for the city to provide a local match to recipients of a state rebate program. The state initiative, called the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, provides refunds of between…
(2025-10-09). Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over military records, immigration and Trump in final New Jersey governor's debate. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? During the second and last debate of the
(2025-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-10-09). A Rutgers professor wrote a book about antifa in 2017. Some conservative students want him fired. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Some students at Rutgers University
(2025-10-09). 8 Seconds Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Noah Cyrus and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org From rock to rodeo, there's a cultural vibe happening all weekend long. Things kick off Thursday with a preview screening of Ken Burns' latest documentary, "The American Revolution," at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Terry Gross from "Fresh Air" interviews the award-winning documentarian in a special event hosted by WHYY. The Wilmington International Film Festival heads to Delaware, where screenings, panels and music take over downtown through Sunday. On Friday, the
(2025-10-09). How Camden curbed violence. whyy.org Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer.
(2025-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-10-09). Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS. whyy.org It was the first Schwarbomb of…
(2025-10-09). The Phillies Have A Heartbeat After Winning Game 3! whyy.org The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, and a breakout night from the rest of the bats. Plus, the gang sets up Thursday night's Game 4 in L.A. as well.
(2025-10-09). Can Phoenixville's sewage become 'guilt-free coal'? whyy.org 
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(2025-10-09). Netherlands: 250,000 join anti-war protests against Gaza genocide and criminal interception of Sumud flotilla. wsws.org On October 5, 2025, in Amsterdam, the third "Red Line" demonstration took place, marking the largest anti-war protest in the Netherlands since the anti‚Äënuclear protests in 1981.
(2025-10-09). German Chancellor Merz justifies genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Commemorative events were held throughout Germany in honour of the 1,200 Israeli victims of the Hamas attack. However, the murder of at least 67,000 Palestinians was not mentioned.
(2025-10-09). Court bans protest against Gaza genocide at the Sydney Opera House. wsws.org The court ruling was based on the safety concerns of NSW Police, which has been hostile to pro-Palestinian protests for the past two years and has on several occasions carried out violent attacks against them.
(2025-10-09). Daily protests in Berlin against the interception of the Sumud flotilla and the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org In Germany, rallies have been announced to take place in numerous cities throughout the week with a national demonstration planned in Berlin for Saturday.
(2025-10-09). Emboldened by Trump, Ford expands police-state searches to Chicago plant. wsws.org The blatant violation of basic constitutional protections coincided with and was encouraged by Trump's deployment of troops to Chicago.
(2025-10-09). EU imposes professional ban on German citizen, critical journalist Hàºseyin Doƒüru. wsws.org For the first time, the European Union has imposed sweeping sanctions on German citizens and journalists as part of its sanctions package against Russia.
(2025-10-09). Why are the rail unions silent on Trump's talk with Union Pacific's CEO on where to deploy troops? wsws.org By refusing even to acknowledge this conspiracy to use military force against workers, the rail unions show themselves to be tools not only of the railroads but also of the would-be dictator.
(2025-10-09). Australian Climate Risk Assessment issues dire warnings. wsws.org Prepared by the country's leading official scientific bodies, the report predicts extreme heat and heatwaves, significant sea level rise and increased coastal hazards affecting millions of people.
(2025-10-09). Trump doubles down on threats to arrest Illinois Democrats Pritzker, Johnson during fascist "antifa" roundtable. wsws.org Using the language of the "war on terror," Trump, members of his cabinet and fascists provocateurs invited by the White House threatened to wage domestic and international war on all of Trump's political opposition, above all, antifascist elements.
(2025-10-09). Lula talks to Trump amid US escalation against Venezuela. wsws.org The rapprochement between the Lula and Trump administrations is a central component of US war preparations against Venezuela.
(2025-10-09). Right-wing resignation sharpens conflicts in Australia's Liberal-National Coalition. wsws.org The potential splits wracking the opposition Liberal-National Coalition have hardened since one of its most right-wing Liberal Party leaders, Andrew Hastie, quit the shadow cabinet last Friday.
(2025-10-09). 46,000 Kaiser workers set to walk out October 14: Build rank-and-file committees to transform strike into battle for public health and democracy. wsws.org The following is an open letter from the WSWS Healthcare Worker Newsletter to the nearly 46,000 Kaiser Permanente workers.
(2025-10-09). Operation Dictatorship: Trump is poised to invoke the Insurrection Act. wsws.org On Wednesday, NBC News reported that the Trump administration is actively preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act, which provides the military the authority to conduct law enforcement operations within the United States under the direction of the president as commander-in-chief.