(2025-10-02). Israel to deport intercepted Gaza flotilla activists, including Thunberg. scmp.com Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza, as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean. | The Global Sumud Flotilla of around 45 vessels began its voyage to Gaza last month, with politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg aiming to break Israel's siege of the Palestinian territory, where the United Nations says famine has set in.
(2025-10-02). U.S.-Israeli Occupation Forces Violently Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters. wibailoutpeople.org Minutes ago, Israeli Occupation Forces began their violent interception of the 52-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as it approached Palestine carrying critical humanitarian aid for Gaza's starving population. Progressive International co-General Coordinator David Adler, who sailed towards the besieged enclave on board the Ohwayla sailboat, is among the hundreds of crew members who …
(2025-10-02). Israel taking "illegal actions" against Gaza aid flotilla. aljazeera.com Huwaida Arraf says the intl community is failing to protect the flotilla & Palestinians under Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2025-10-02). 'Taken against my will': Israel detains 12 Malaysians on board Gaza aid flotilla. scmp.com At least 12 Malaysians on a humanitarian aid trip to Gaza have been detained by Israeli forces who stopped their flotilla outside the blockaded Palestinian enclave early on Thursday morning, triggering condemnation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. | The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail in August, is seeking to break Israel's naval blockade and spotlight the siege of a territory where 65,400 people have been killed according to the United Nations, which last month called Israel's actions a…
(2025-10-02). South American Leaders Denounce Israeli 'Piracy' against Gaza Aid Flotilla. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Governments across South America erupted in condemnation on Wednesday after Israeli occupation forces violently intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission bound for Gaza, in international waters.
(2025-10-02). Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla off Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli Navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday evening, roughly 75 miles off the Gaza coast, preventing a convoy of around 40 activist-led vessels from delivering humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave. Key ships, including the lead vessel Alma and the Sirius, were surrounded by warships, with commandos boarding several vessels, leading to arrests and redirecting the convoy toward the Israeli port of Ashdod. No injuries were immediately reported.Flotilla organizers described the interception as an "illegal" act that disrupted live broadcasts and communications, while Israeli autho…
(2025-10-02). Where does the Arab and Muslim world stand on Trump's Gaza peace plan? Expert. juancole.com By Scott Lucas, University College Dublin The US president, Donald Trump, unveiled a 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza on September 29. The plan proposes an immediate end to the fighting and the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans. It also includes the promise …
(2025-10-02). Bolivia: Acciones y Alerta por la Global Flotilla Sumud. indybay.org 6: 00 pm Hora Bolivia, 1: 00 am Hora Sumud: | " Estamos en alerta máxima, ya que nuestra Flotilla esta a 18 km (10 millas n.) de la zona de alto riesgo" ( tweet de la GSF) | 3: 30 pm hB, 10: 30 pm hS: | Flotilla Sumut esta a 39 horas de Gaza y a 14 horas del lugar donde fue interceptado el barco Madleen de la Flotilla Libertad en Junio pasado. El Mundo en alerta. | Se acerca a 304 km de Gaza y a 112 km del punto donde fue interceptado el barco Madllen en junio pasado.
(2025-10-02). Israel illegally intercepts aid flotilla bound for Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli attack on the peaceful flotilla is a violation of international law, and the detention of those on board amounts to an act of state kidnapping.
(2025-10-02). Israel intercepts over a dozen Gaza aid boats from Global Sumud Flotilla, organizers say. haaretz.com Organizers had hoped that the dozens of boats making up the Global Sumud Flotilla would reach Gaza on Thursday; Israel says flotilla has provocative, not humanitarian, aims…
(2025-10-02). Cree/Dene Sets Sail on Flotilla: Message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. indybay.org Cree/Dene Boards Flotilla to Gaza: A Survivor's Message on Day of National Truth and Reconciliation. After the boat was bombed off shore of Malta in May, and was earlier delayed in Turkey, the Conscience set sail today. Indigenous women from the far north, and Indigenous women from the Amazon, are on the Freedom Flotilla and Sumud Global Flotilla. The Sumud Global Flotilla is nearing Gaza, escorted by Spanish, Italian, and Turkish Navy Ships, as Israel threatens the safety of those bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-10-02). We shall not be cowed, says Shahidul on Gaza-bound flotilla. jagonews24.com Shahidul Alam, a renowned photojournalist and passenger on the Gaza-bound Conscience vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, shared a stirring update on Facebook at 2: 50 am on Thursday (Bangladesh time), describing a tense night at sea.
(2025-10-02). Madison, October 4, 2025: Support the Flotilla and Feed Gaza Now Protest. wibailoutpeople.org Support the Flotilla and Feed Gaza Now Protest | Capitol Square at State Street, by Lady Forward, 10 — 11 am…
(2025-10-02). Israel begins intercepting Global Sumud Flotilla as convoy nears Gaza. jagonews24.com The Israeli navy has begun intercepting vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, activists and news agencies report, as the convoy of more than 40 civilian boats pressed closer to the Gaza coast to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge Israel's naval blockade.
(2025-10-02). 'Dastardly act': Pakistan, other countries slam Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla. geo.tv
(2025-10-02). 13 flotilla vessels intercepted, 30 still sailing toward Gaza. jagonews24.com Israel has intercepted 13 aid vessels attempting to reach the Gaza coast, while 30 others remain en route, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2025-10-02). Es momento de admitir a Palestina en la ONU, enfatiza canciller cubano. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez aseguró este miércoles en Nueva York que es momento de admitir a Palestina como miembro de pleno derecho de las Naciones Unidas (ONU). | Durante su intervención en Reunión de la Asamblea General de la ONU, convocada por uso de veto de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) en el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, el canciller advirtió que Washington ha bloqueado una vez más, abusando de sus privilegios en Consejo de Seguridad y de los esfuerzos de la comunidad internacional para poner fin a la masacre que perpetra Israel en Gaza. | Rodríguez reafirmó la convicción de qu…
(2025-10-02). The Fragile Peace of Trump's Gaza Plan. juancole.com by Ronny P Sasmita ( Middle East Monitor ) — The Gaza plan unveiled by Donald Trump and reluctantly accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been described as bold, controversial, and even theatrical. And indeed, it is all of these things. But it is also something else, perhaps the only available mechanism, …
(2025-10-02). Israel intercepta flotilla humanitaria cerca de aguas territoriales de Gaza. radiohc.cu Varios barcos de la flotilla Global Sumud o Flotilla de la Libertad, que viajaban con ayuda humanitaria a Gaza, fueron interceptados ´ilegalmente y abordados ª por personal de la Armada de Israel, alrededor de las 20: 30 (hora local) en aguas territoriales del enclave palestino, informó la misión. | ´Se trata de un ataque ilegal contra humanitarios desarmados en aguas internacionales ª, denunciaron los activistas. | De acuerdo con el medio Al Jazeera, citando al Comité Internacional para Romper el Cerco de Gaza, cuatro barcos de la flotilla fueron interceptados y, aproximadamente, 70 personas…
(2025-10-02). Sumud ship 'Mikeno' reaches Gaza's territorial waters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Al Jazeera correspondent Hassan Massoud, who is on board the "Shereen Abu Akleh" ship, which is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, announced on Thursday morning that the ship "Mikeno" has reached Gaza's territorial waters.In a video released on social media, Massoud said, "Hello everyone, I hope that you are doing well. I apologize for the late appearance. We attempt to priotitize coverage, but I want to share some exceptional news."He added, "One of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships, called 'Mikeno' Albiri, has appeared on the tracking system, and it has entered Gaza's territorial waters."BREAKING: Al J…
(2025-10-02). How the world is responding to Israel's interception of the Gaza flotilla. aljazeera.com Italian unions call for general strike as global protests grow and multiple governments criticise Israel.
(2025-10-02). Israeli forces seize Thunberg, Sumud Flotilla activists. jagonews24.com Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of international campaigners taken by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid mission attempting to reach Gaza.
(2025-10-02). Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls for 'powerful army' to liberate Gaza. workers.org Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses rally for Palestine outside the U.N. in New York City on Sept. 25, 2025. In his fourth speech in as many years before the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Urrego called out the United States and NATO for "killing . . . |
(2025-10-02). Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 20 in enclave. aljazeera.com Israeli Defence Minister Katz says anyone who stays in Gaza City will be considered 'terrorists and terror supporters'.
(2025-10-02). Saturday 10/11: For the Love of Palestine. ' the art & poetry of Gaza' featured at Livermore Art Walk. indybay.org Downtown Livermore | 2491 First Street | Livermore, CA 94550…
(2025-10-02). Tell Delaware AG: Investigate GHF now. wibailoutpeople.org Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza have been killed at so-called "aid distribution sites" run by the shadowy Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). GHF is registered in Delaware, but the Delaware Attorney General has so far failed to take action to investigate its abuses. Write to the Delaware AG now to demand she investigate and act to …
(2025-10-02). Global Sumud Flotilla continues its journey to Gaza despite Israel interception. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Global Sumud Flotilla, which is heading to Gaza to break the siege, announced that it is continuing its journey to the Palestinian territories despite the Israeli Navy intercepting a number of its boats.The Turkish delegation in the Global Sumud Flotilla announced that Israeli naval forces arrested 25 Turkish activists from the flotilla's ships, after illegally seizing them, Al Jazeera reported.The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported that its forces stopped "several ships." Meanwhile, the flotilla spokesman, Saif Abu Keshek, said the number of boats seized by Israel reached 13, and they were carrying…
(2025-10-02). Saturday 10/4: Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park | 4501 1st Street | Pleasanton, CA…
(2025-10-02). She Sent Money to Family in Gaza. ICE Claimed It's Evidence She Supports Hamas. theintercept.com
(2025-10-02). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-10-02). Trump's Plan: Instant Rewards for Israel, Vague Promises for Palestinians. counterpunch.org Two years into Israel's destruction, war crimes, and genocide in Gaza, Donald Trump rolled out a 20-point proposal, hyped as a path to peace. Arab and Muslim leaders rushed to give their unqualified blessing. Standing right next to Trump, however, Benjamin Netanyahu delivered only a "conditional" endorsement, so riddled with caveats it gutted the plan before the ink was dry.
(2025-10-02). Rome sees protests over IDF interception of Gaza aid flotilla. haaretz.com
(2025-10-02). LIVE: STREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA TOWARDS GAZA PORT. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-10-02). Madison, Thursdays in October 2025: Weekly No War, No Genocide Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org 4: 30 — 5: 30 pm, Blair and Willy Streets, Madison, WI Weekly No War, No Genocide Vigil From the organizers: Join in solidarity as we continue to acknowledge and call for an end to Palestinian suffering along with the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called "the giant triplets of racism, extremism …
(2025-10-02). Sunday 10/5: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-10-02). Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Bill Will Encourage Police Shootings. hrw.org (Sà£o Paulo) — The governor of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro should veto provisions in a new bill that would give civil police an economic incentive to kill suspects and would weaken forensic analysis, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 24, the state legislature approved bill 6027/2025, which makes structural changes to the civil police, the state force tasked with investigating crimes. Governor Cláudio Castro can veto it in part or in full. "Giving bonuses to police for killings is not only outright brutal but also undermines public security by creating a financial incentive for offi…
(2025-10-02). FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel announces break with anti-Semitism watchdog amid outrage over description of Charlie Kirk.
(2025-10-02). The Amazon's "CO‚ÇÇ Problem" ? Turns Out the Trees Love It So Does the Media. wattsupwiththat.com CO‚ÇÇ fertilization is no longer a theory tested only in labs. This study confirms it at continental scale: Amazon forests are thriving, not suffering, in a world with more CO‚ÇÇ…
(2025-10-02). Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda. aljazeera.com Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
(2025-10-02). U.S. government shuts down as partisan standoff paralyzes services. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund operations beyond the fiscal year deadline. Non-essential services, including national parks and student aid processing, have been suspended, while essential functions such as Social Security payments and military operations continue.
(2025-10-02). Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order. whyy.org
(2025-10-02). Synagogue attack injures 4 people in Manchester. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least four people were injured in a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester city, the BBC reported. The suspect was shot, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.The attacker was believed to have been killed, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the media.A stabbing attack was reported at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, and the British police said they received a report and dispatched officers to the location, Sky News reported on Thursday.The BBC added that police received a call to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Cr…
(2025-10-02). Venezuela: Instalan Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz capítulo Caracas. radiohc.cu El primer vicepresidente de la Asamblea Nacional (AN) de Venezuela, Pedro Infante encabezó este miércoles la instalación del Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz capítulo Caracas, en el Auditorio "Dr. Mauricio Ramia", del Jardín Botánico, el evento contó con la participación de gobernadores de los 24 estados del país, rectores de universidades públicas y privadas, autoridades científicas, parlamentarios y líderes religiosos. | En su discurso ante los presentes, Infante enfatizó que la iniciativa ´no tiene nada que ver con oportunismos políticos ni electorales ª, y su único propósito es defender e…
(2025-10-02). Iran's Vice President Emphasizes Co-op with South Korea in Government Smartization. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's Vice President and Head of the country's Administrative and Employment Organization, in a meeting with the South Korean Ambassador to Tehran Kim Junpyo, emphasized the 14th administration's determination to develop administrative and technological cooperation with South Korea, naming government smartization and the use of artificial intelligence as key areas of this cooperation.
(2025-10-02). An Open Letter to Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board. wattsupwiththat.com You claim that "greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare," that "climate-warming gases are killing people," and that there is a "climate crisis" in California and the United States.
(2025-10-02). Germany arrests Hamas suspects 'planning attacks', group denies. newarab.com
(2025-10-02). U.S. gov't shuts down for 1st time in 7 years amid widening partisan divisions. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be forced to take unpaid leave, with some public services potentially suspended …
(2025-10-02). Zelenskiy Meets European Leaders in Copenhagen. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to engage with European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday, according to a statement by Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
(2025-10-02). Ahvaz hosts its first coffee festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The first coffee festival in Khuzestan province opened Tuesday evening in Ahvaz, drawing residents and visitors from across the country, provincial officials said.
(2025-10-02). 3 cases filed over Khagrachhari violence. jagonews24.com Police have filed three separate cases in Khagrachhari following violence in Singinala, violation of Section 144, attacks on law enforcement, and the killing of three people in the Ramsu Bazar area.
(2025-10-02). Sunday 10/12: Free Training: ICE and Your Workplace: What You Need to Know. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley.
(2025-10-02). Sunday 10/5: No Kings, Only Bubbles. indybay.org At Hardly Strictly Bluegrass | JFK & 36th Entrance #3 | (Between Spreckels Lake & SFMYC Boathouse)…
(2025-10-02). Gov. shutdown effects on HUD's low-income subsidized housing tenants. indybay.org In a recent HUD website notice claiming that the "Radical Left" are going to shut down the government, HUD failed to mention who the radical left are that has enough power to shut down the federal government.
(2025-10-02). California immigration bills expose the fraud of Democratic opposition to Trump. wsws.org California Governor Gavin Newsom's new immigration bills, combined with massive budget cuts that impact undocumented workers, expose the fraud of the state's "sanctuary" status and the Democrats' supposed opposition to Trump's dictatorship.
(2025-10-02). How the GPU Murdered Trotsky. wsws.org This volume presents the documents published during the first year of the Security and the Fourth International investigation, launched by the ICFI in May 1975.
(2025-10-02). The Melodic Legacy of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Banaras Icon Remembered. devdiscourse.com The music community is mourning the loss of Hindustani classical music giant Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, whose passing marks a profound loss for Banaras, a city he deeply honored in his work. Esteemed sitarist Pandit Devvrat Mishra highlighted Pandit Chhannulal's powerful influence, saying he not only preserved but also elevated the Benaras thumri tradition to new heights, distinguishing himself among many celebrated artists. His globally recognized performance of 'Khele Masane Mein Holi' is just one testament to his enduring legacy.
(2025-10-02). The Fast Food Index is Looking Bleak. counterpunch.org
(2025-10-02). 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…
(2025-10-02). How Trump's $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? About 20 years ago, when "If you have the power to turn off a gene, I think that's just amazing," he said. "It still gives me goosebumps because this is an extremely important way…
(2025-10-02). Cancillerías de Cuba y Namibia realizaron Consultas Políticas. radiohc.cu Cuba y Namibia celebraron Consultas Políticas Intercancillerías, mecanismo destinado a fortalecer la cooperación y el diálogo político bilateral. | La reunión estuvo presidida por el ministro interino de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, y por la Excma. Sra. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, ministra de Relaciones Internacionales y Comercio de la República de Namibia, quien viajó a Cuba al frente de una delegación de su país a la primera sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental. | Durante el encuentro, ambas partes repasaron temas clave de la agenda bilateral, regional e internacional.
(2025-10-02). Bubble fears mount over Nvidia-OpenAI "circular" deal. wsws.org Fears of a possible stock market meltdown have been heightened by the recent $100 billion deal between the leading AI chipmaker Nvidia and OpenAI, which sparked the AI surge with its release of ChatGPT towards the end of 2022.
(2025-10-02). "Beacons of the Bay" honors the LGBTQ elders of northeastern Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org Green Bay, WI — Today, on the kick-off of National LGBT History Month and the International Day of Older People, the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project announced its new Wisconsin Beacon program. The program honors living LGBTQ elders (aged 55+) who have made significant lifetime contributions to the greater good of Wisconsin's LGBTQ community. The first …
(2025-10-02). Tractor's stalemates symbolize a deeper crisis in Iranian football. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – After two rounds of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite, Iran's lone representatives, Tractor, find themselves struggling in eighth place in the 12-team West Zone table, undefeated, yet unconvincing.
(2025-10-02). How the GPU murdered Leon Sedov and other Trotskyists. wsws.org This lecture focuses on the infiltration of the Trotskyist movement by the Stalinist agent Mark Zborowski during the 1930s, and the assassination of key leaders including Trotsky's son Leon Sedov.
(2025-10-02). Hopes dim for survivors after Indonesia school building collapses. aljazeera.com Hundreds await news of loved ones as rescue teams cautiously use heavy machinery in Indonesia school collapse mission.
(2025-10-02). Egypt's cinema revival: The promise and perils of AI technology. newarab.com Cut to a shallow focus medium shot of Hosni, texting vigorously; her typical animated spirit shines through as she smiles at her phone, imploring Sharif to revive the good o…
(2025-10-02). Thailand's PM spells out policy priorities. ecns.cn Thailand's new government will put economic revival at the top of its agenda, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday as he presented the administration's policy statement to Parliament, pledging swift action to tackle immediate problems while laying the foundations for sustainable growth.
(2025-10-02). Teachers union president preaches calm as educators back call for mass strike against Trump dictatorship. wsws.org She claimed "the courts, Congress and the Court of Public Opinion" were the battleground against Trump, and rejected suggestions that a political strike was needed to stop Trump.
(2025-10-02). Global agri-food corporation upgrades its traditional grain logistics system. ecns.cn COFCO Corporation Ltd, a leading global agri-food corporation with international operations, has upgraded its traditional grain logistics system through technological innovation, ensuring the smooth operation of the 3,500-kilometer "Northern Grain Transportation to the South" route.
(2025-10-02). WHO: Ebola outbreak in DRC shows signs of decline. independent.co.ug KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is "showing encouraging signs of decline," though risks remain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday. According to the latest situation report released by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, a total of 64 cases, including 53 confirmed and …
(2025-10-02). Saving LOVE Park's saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate 'iconic' property. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! One of Center City's most recognizable buildings may soon be added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. | For more than 60 years, the Philadelphia Hospitality Center has sat along John F. Kennedy Boulevard at the edge of LOVE Park. The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia wants to keep that history alive by making the circular building a local landmark, a designation that would l…
(2025-10-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-02). US pride in its own exceptionalism is hastening its decline. scmp.com Well before the first Trump administration, US markets dominated because of a free and open economy for trade and ideas, its trusted currency, its focused regulation, a central banking board that set interest rates independent of fickle politicians and the unparalleled breadth and liquidity of its bond and equity markets. | The US economy grew substantially in the 1990s as its young entrepreneurs inspired leading-edge technology and its deep capital markets encouraged global investment. The US…
(2025-10-02). World's first in-situ diameter-adjustable tunnel boring machine rolled out. ecns.cn The world's first in-situ diameter-adjustable tunnel boring machine was rolled out at an equipment company in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, representing a significant breakthrough in the field of rail transit construction in China.
(2025-10-02). Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A Future Economic Hub in the Indo-Pacific. devdiscourse.com Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor, Admiral D K Joshi, briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on the strategic development plans for the archipelago, revealed official sources on Thursday.
(2025-10-02). September manufacturing PMI rises; market demand seen to be recovering. ecns.cn Based on changes in sub-indices and sector-specific indicators, analysts suggest market demand is stabilizing and recovering, with accelerated production expansion and sustained rapid growth in new growth drivers.
(2001-10-25). Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla, cuts communication. tribune.com.pk
(2025-10-02). Yunus returns home after 9-day visit to New York. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday returned home, wrapping up his nine-day New York tour to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
(2025-10-02). Elon Musk halfway to becoming world's first trillionaire: report. geo.tv Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. — AFP
(2025-10-02). Jessica Fox's Determined Comeback: Eyeing LA 2028 After Tumor Surgery. devdiscourse.com Australian canoeist Jessica Fox is unwavering in her commitment to defend her Olympic titles at the 2028 Los Angeles Games despite recent surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The surgery caused her to miss the world canoe slalom championships held in Penrith, her home base, but Fox remains optimistic.
(2025-10-02). Biggest brain drain: Over 150,000 US federal workers quit in mass exit. geo.tv Labour union members hold placards on the day of a rally in support of federal workers during a rush hour protest outside the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Washington, DC, US, March 24, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: More than 150,000 US federal workers are leaving their…
(2002-10-25). Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League. tribune.com.pk Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for their first Champions League win of the season. | Karim Adeyemi supplied Daniel Svensson's opener before the half-hour mark and Carney Chukwuemeka added Dortmund's second early in the second half, his first goal since signing from Chelsea in the summer. | Dortmund promised more stability after starting their European campaign with a wild 4-4 draw at Juventus but invited Bilbao into the match, handing Gorka Guruzeta a goal with a defensive mix-up on the hour. | Dortmund looked shaky but Guiras…
(2025-10-02). Survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia. aljazeera.com An Islamic school collapsed during prayers in Indonesia's East Java. At least six people have been killed.
(2025-10-02). Yasin Malik, Kashmir's best-known separatist, an Indian intelligence asset? aljazeera.com In an affidavit whose contents have gripped India, Malik claims he worked with multiple Indian prime ministers, agents.
(2025-10-02). Honoring Giants: Gandhi and Shastri's Enduring Legacies. devdiscourse.com Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, reflecting on their profound influence on the nation.
(2025-10-02). Milwaukee, October 18, 2025: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 11 A.M. — 2 P.M. Cathedral Square, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee | @wibopm will have a vendor canopy/table at this event. Look for our signs! |
(2002-10-25). Bajaur's hidden lairs — terrorists dig tunnels inside homes. tribune.com.pk Security forces uncovered secret tunnels and large weapon caches inside homes in Bajaur, reportedly dug and used by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as "Fitna al-Khawarij," to stage organised attacks against the state and civilians. | These terrorists used these homes as hideouts while planning operations, effectively putting civilians at risk. During a recent operation, these tunnels and weapons were recovered and presented to the public as evidence. | Underground tunnel network uncovered inside residential houses used by Khawarij militants ; Sources | Recent security operations in Baja…
(2025-10-02). Dollar's Struggle Amidst Shutdown Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com The U.S. dollar is grappling with challenges, attempting to break free from a four-day losing streak amidst an uncertain political climate. The U.S. Supreme Court's announcement that it will address President Trump's efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in January has temporarily eased concerns regarding the Fed's independence.
(2025-10-02). Trump Administration is on Track to Cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the End of 2025. counterpunch.org As Congress faces a Sept. 30, 2025, deadline to fund the federal government, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has put the EPA on the chopping block. But even before Congress decides about the administration's recommendations to slash its staff, the EPA's political leaders have made even more significant cuts to the agency's workforce. And
(2025-10-02). Friday 10/3: Assata Shakur Celebration of Life. indybay.org Little Bobby Hutton Park, 1651 Adeline St, Oakland…
(2025-10-02). The imminent government shutdown, briefly explained. gnnhd.tv
(2025-10-02). UK gov't demand to access Apple users' data raises civil liberties issues. aljazeera.com Second order this year focuses on UK users; earlier attempt included US user data, but was withdrawn under US pressure.
(2025-10-02). Street Artist Declares War On Supervisor Who Has Declared "War On Graffiti" indybay.org On Monday, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood put out a cringe video on his social media about cleaning up graffiti. A street artist responds.
(2025-10-02). Court rules Texas professor should be reinstated. workers.org Dr. Tom Alter addresses his supporters at a downtown rally Sept. 25 in St. Marcos, Texas. By CG Bartell Texas Hill Country Texas State University in San Marcos — a city located between San Antonio and Austin — abruptly fired tenured history Professor Dr. Tom Alter on Sept. 10, three . . . |
(2025-10-02). Russia does not recognise return of UN sanctions on Iran. newarab.com The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme on Saturday evening, following a process – known as snapback – triggered by European powers. Tehran has warned the move would be me…
(2025-10-02). Death toll rises to 72 after powerful earthquake in Philippines. aljazeera.com More than 20,000 evacuees and 294 injured recorded as aftershocks continue to unsettle communities in northern Cebu.
(2002-10-25). Police storms Islamabad press club. tribune.com.pk Islamabad police stormed the National Press Club on Thursday, vandalising its cafeteria and reportedly assaulting journalists inside after mistaking them for protesters. | According to reports, police personnel carried out the raid and subjected media workers present inside the premises to violence. | Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Secretary-General Arshad Ansari strongly condemned the incident, calling it an "attack" on journalists. | He urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate action, adding that the assault amounted to open "thuggery" in the federal capital. He demanded cases agai…
(2025-10-02). 12 civilians killed as anti-government protests turn violent in PoK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 12 civilians have been killed in protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters. The protests erupted over government's failure to meet 38 key demands, have now snowballed into extensive agitation against excesses by the military in the region. | The unrest entered its third day on Thursday, with violent clashes breaking out between protesters and the army in Dadyal. The government deployed thousands of additional troops in an attempt to restore order. Besides Muzaffarabad, the violence has spread to Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, and Kotli. Rep…
(2025-10-02). Fifty expats awarded for contributions. ecns.cn China on Tuesday conferred the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award on 50 foreign experts working in the country in recognition of their contributions to the nation's development.
(2025-10-02). Thursday 10/9: Presentation of the Book "Knowledge for Other Possible Worlds" indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-02). Ford's CEO isn't impressed with Apple CarPlay Ultra. gnnhd.tv The list of car companies looking askance at Apple's newly release, all-encompassing version of CarPlay is growing longer. In an interview on Decoder, Ford CEO Jim Farley said he is taking a wait-and-see approach about whether to authorize Apple CarPlay Ultra…
(2025-10-02). Friday 10/3: Seaside: The Link Between Militarization and the Climate Crisis. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2025-10-02). Nella Germania del secondo dopoguerra, dietro l'anticomunismo esplicito la russofobia implicita. strategic-culture.su Le profonde radici della russofobia tedesca | Segue nostro A poco più di un anno dalla nascita della Germania Occidentale, il 19 settembre 1950 il governo federale tedesco, presieduto dal cancelliere Konrad Adenauer, approva un decreto che, senza nulla aggiungere alle norme allora vigenti, impone come necessaria l'obbligatorietà di adesione alla concezione ideologico — politica democratico — liberale per poter lavorare come d…
(2025-10-02). UK court convicts 7 men for 'grooming', systematic abuse of teens. aljazeera.com Gang ringleader is sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse; others get a minimum of 12 years.
(2025-10-02). Saturday 10/4: The Class War, Tariff & the Working Class in Namibia & South Africa. indybay.org By Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/89661564915?pwd=X7CqtP……
(2025-10-02). As the Military Occupies your Town, Give them Flowers and a Note. juancole.com Tiffin, Ohio (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — During some of the large anti-war demonstrations during the 1960's some of the protesters gave flowers to the troops faced off against them. In the 1967 March on the Pentagon it was the 503rd Military Police Battalion, and elsewhere the National Guard was deployed. An iconic photo from 1967 …
(2025-10-02). 2 killed in Morocco Gen Z protests, over 400 arrested. jagonews24.com Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests ⚪ sometimes violent ⚪ roil the north African nation.
(2025-10-02). Iran learn fate at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The teams aiming for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their challengers following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
(2025-10-02). 'No signs of life': Hopes turn to anguish in Indonesia school collapse. aljazeera.com Some families say they're still holding out hope their loved ones are alive as authorities shift to recovery operation.
(2025-10-02). The TikTok deal raises more questions than answers. gnnhd.tv Following months of delays, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that's supposed to "save" TikTok. Trump claims the deal will make the app "American-operated," fulfilling the divest-or-ban law that threatened the China-owned app's presence in …
(2025-10-02). Why Asia-Pacific is rewriting terms of trade from dollar to yuan. scmp.com For decades, cross-border trade in the Asia-Pacific has been denominated in US dollars. Given the currency's relative stability and accessibility, small and medium-sized businesses, merchants and manufacturers looking to expand across borders traditionally conducted international trade in the US dollar. | For instance, a Shenzhen manufacturer in China paying its Indonesian supplier would convert yuan to US dollars for the payment, which when received will be converted to Indonesian rupees, and…
(2025-10-02). On her 75th birthday — Assata Shakur: 'I am a 20th century escaped slave'. workers.org Assata Shakur In honor of Assata Shakur's 75th birthday on July 16, Workers World reprinted this slightly edited version of her Oct. 5, 2013, open letter first posted on Workers World on Dec. 30, 2014. Shakur died on Sept. 25, 2025, in Havana, Cuba, at age 78. My name is . . . |
(2025-10-02). I need a life cool enough for the new GoPro. gnnhd.tv Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 99, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy pumpkin spice season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading a…
(2025-10-02). Is the end nigh for the AGOA trade legislation? independent.co.ug Without AGOA and other traditional instruments of soft power, the United States will increase its isolation from Africa COMMENT | WITNEY SCHNEIDMAN | The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), legislation that has been the cornerstone of the U.S.-African commercial relationship for the last 25 years, is set to expire on September 30th. Along …
(2025-10-02). Feds deaf to eagle-kill warning. wattsupwiththat.com Land-based wind turbines kill golden eagles, so every turbine requires an Eagle Protection Act permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to kill them.
(2025-10-02). CAIR-SFBA Calls on UCSF to Reinstate Dr. Rupa Marya, Safeguard Academic Freedom and Free Speech. indybay.org September 25, 2025 – The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), to reinstate Dr. Rupa Marya and publicly affirm that it will safeguard academic freedom and free speech.
(2025-10-02). Government report provides a strong basis for immigration reform. independentaustralia.net
(2025-10-02). US government shutdown continues, as Trump cuts funds for Democratic states. aljazeera.com Republicans and Democrats fail to narrow differences on spending bill, as effects of shutdown start showing.
(2025-10-02). Video: Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region's 60th Anniversary. Arnold August. globalresearch.ca Arnold August shares his experience with infrastructure in China's Xizang, miraculous trains (travel) and remarkable drones for mountainous agriculture…
(2025-10-02). Florida executes Victor Jones, School for Boys torture victim, as state shatters record for government-sanctioned killings. wsws.org The execution of Victor Jones, a survivor of horrific state-sanctioned child abuse at the Okeechobee School for Boys, even after the state formally recognized him as a victim, brings the state's execution total to 13 in 2025.
(2025-10-02). Is Merz About to Derail Von der Leyen's Brussels Empire? thinktank.pk In the corridors of European power, a brewing storm is threatening to upend the bloc's delicate balance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, freshly empowered after the 2025 federal elections, is openly challenging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—his fellow Christian Democrat (CDU) alumna—over Brussels' encroaching influence. Citing diplomats, Bloomberg reports that Merz is pushing to …
(2025-10-02). Mural Arts Month begins, performances by Clipse and Ari Lennox and First Friday fun in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org October is off to a stylish start at the Goth Ball on Friday at Rockwood Park & Museum in Wilmington. The annual fundraiser invites guests to don their best shades of black while supporting the preservation of the historic mansion and gardens. Also on Friday, Out & About, an LGBTQ+ celebration featuring drag shows, an artisan market and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" begins in Manayunk. On Saturday, bookworms can choose the Collingswood Book Festival, a six-block celebration with hundreds of authors and vendors in South Jersey or the Latin American Book Fair at the Kimmel Center. | Festivals abound this weekend,…
(2025-10-02). Morocco's Gen Z protests escalate nationwide. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Youth-led protests swept across Morocco on Wednesday as thousands of Gen Z activists took to the streets in Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, escalating a movement that began late last month. The demonstrations, organized by decentralized groups such as GenZ 212 and Morocco Youth Voice, have become the country's largest anti-government rallies in years, demanding urgent reforms in healthcare, education, and social spending."We don't want the World Cup. We want health care first." | Hundreds of Morocco's Gen Z activists have taken the streets chanting this slogan. Nearly 200 have been arrested as they de…
(2025-10-02). Morocco: Two protesters killed after attempted attack Royal Gendarmerie site. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Two protesters were shot dead by security forces in Morocco on Wednesday evening as they attempted to storm a Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie site in the south of the kingdom, local media reported. Unrest and violent attacks have spread across Morocco following calls for demonstrations launched by the "Generation Z 212" youth movement. The Gen Z protests started on Sept. 27 as demonstrators peacefully rallied against corruption and chanted to enhance education, employment and health sectors in the country.‚≠ïÔ∏è ŸÖŸÇÿ™ŸÑ ÿ¥…
(2025-10-02). 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.
(2025-10-02). PM condemns Israeli attack on Sumud flotilla, demands immediate release of detainees. gnnhd.tv He demanded immediate release of all workers and uninterrupted delivery of aid to Palestinians…
(2025-10-02). South Korea president apologises for abusive foreign adoption scheme. aljazeera.com Programme, which started after Korean War as a way of removing mixed-race children from society, violated human rights.
(2025-10-02). HUD blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown. indybay.org HUD website blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown…
(2025-10-02). Chancellor Merz's declaration of war on Russia. wsws.org For weeks, leading political representatives of Germany and other European powers have been intensifying war propaganda against Russia and turning the Baltic Sea into a future battlefield.
(2025-10-02). Humanoid robots are Meta's next 'AR-size bet'. gnnhd.tv This is Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Building humanoid robots is Meta's next "AR size bet," a top executive told me recently. That suggests the company plans to spen…
(2025-10-02). Maritime union demands action on illegal interception of Sumud flotilla. greenleft.org.au Maritime union demands action on illegal interception of Sumud flotilla | Pip Hinman |
(2025-10-02). Australia: NSW Labor government imposes real wage cut on nurses and midwives. wsws.org Against vocal opposition from nurses and midwives, the union bureaucracy has yet again utilised the illusion that the deal is only temporary to impose exactly what the government demanded: miserly pay "rises" and the suppression of any organised opposition.
(2025-10-02). Orange Alert: Torrential Rains Batter Jharkhand Districts Ahead of Dusshera. devdiscourse.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Jharkhand districts of Garhwa, Palamu, and Chatra as the region faces heavy showers, according to officials.
(2025-10-02). 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.
(2025-10-02). EDITORIAL: Trump, Hitler and acquiescing to murderous regimes. independentaustralia.net
(2025-10-02). Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon kills civilian, five wounded. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike on the southern Lebanese town of Kafraya killed one civilian and wounded five others on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The attack, which struck a residential area at around 2: 30 PM local time, destroyed several homes and sparked urgent rescue operations.Health Minister Firas Abiad condemned the strike as a "blatant violation" of Lebanese sovereignty and urged international intervention. The victim was identified as a 34-year-old local resident.ÿߟÑÿµÿ≠ÿ© ÿߟџÑÿ®&Y…
(2025-10-02). YouTube caves to Trump with $24.5 million settlement. gnnhd.tv YouTube has settled a lawsuit President Donald Trump filed against the company in 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal. Trump filed sweeping lawsuits against Google-owned YouTube, Meta (then Facebook) and X (then Twitter) after he was suspended from the…
(2025-10-02). Paris' new Chinese immigrants spawn 'authentic' restaurant boom. scmp.com A set of heavy Chinese wooden doors, slightly incongruous with the classical European streetscapes most associated with Paris, separates Sun Yiwen's restaurant from the wine and cheese vendors that are traditional culinary landmarks in the French capital. | Visitors crossing its threshold find themselves transported to a world of kaochuan — seasoned meat skewers popular in northeastern China — grilled chicken ribs and frozen pears.
(2025-10-02). Sunrise Movement, Founded to Fight Climate Change, Pivots to Fighting Trump. theintercept.com The youth-led climate activist group Sunrise Movement is expanding its mission to battle "authoritarianism" as the Trump administration targets left-leaning organizations and puts one of the group's major funders in the crosshairs. | "There is no serious way to think about stopping the climate crisis under a fascist government," Sunrise executive director Aru Shiney-Ajay told The Intercept. "The path to climate lies through getting rid of the authoritarian government we're in." | The move comes as President Donald Trump furiously dismantles the green energy initiatives that Sunrise fought to see enshrined in P…
(2025-10-02). Beijing reaffirms one-China principle. ecns.cn China issued a position paper on Tuesday, expounding on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, and reiterating that the one-China principle must be upheld, while warning against any attempt to challenge the resolution.
(2025-10-02). Israel detains over 200 from 37 countries in flotilla: Spokesperson. jagonews24.com Global Sumud Flotilla spokesperson Saif Abukeshek has provided a "mission update" in a post on Instagram, confirming that Israeli forces have intercepted 13 boats at sea.
(2025-10-02). Presidente de Cuba reconoce sistema de trabajo en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este miércoles que en la provincia de Camagàºey se consolida un sistema de trabajo, sustentado en la crítica y la exigencia ante los problemas. | La aseveración la hizo el mandatario durante un encuentro con dirigentes políticos y administrativos del territorio. | Como parte de su habitual recorrido por diferentes municipios del país, en esta ocasión por Florida y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Díaz-Canel destacó que se muestran experiencias productivas, dignas de generalizar en la n…
(2025-10-02). Fascist Trump's Shutdown Must be Answered with General Strike of Unions & Working People. indybay.org The Trump fascist shutdown will be used to move toward martial law and the institution of military occupation of Cities opposed to his fascist polices. It is also combined with a war and attack on Venezuela. Protests alone will not stop the fascists. A massive general strike is necessary to go on the offensive.
(2025-10-02). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-10-02). 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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(2025-10-02). Saturday 11/8: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-02). Morocco reports first deaths from Gen Z protests as violence flares. scmp.com Morocco has reported its first deaths from youth-led protests over poor public services and heavy spending on preparations for the 2030 men's soccer World Cup. | Officers of the Royal Gendarmerie killed two people and wounded an unspecified number of others on Wednesday after they "were forced" to repel attackers suspected of trying to steal their weapons and ammunition in the southern town of Lqliaa, near Agadir, the state news agency MAP said.
(2025-10-02). L'Alleanza del Sahel, storia senza fine di una lotta per l'Africa libera. strategic-culture.su L'indipendenza piena ed effettiva, con sovranità e autonomia, è possibile, ma è ancora un processo in atto | Segue nostro Alla guida di un futuro migliore | Un consiglio: non bisogna togliere gli occhi da cià≤ che sta avvenendo nel Sahel. E, soprattutto, non bisogna ignorare le ragioni profonde e le modalità con cui oggi l'Africa sta risorgendo proprio grazie alla Alleanza degli Stati del Sahel. | Burkina Faso, Mali e Niger costituisc…
(2025-10-02). 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.
(2025-10-02). Saturday 11/8: MECA & Joining 22nd Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org Ciel Space, 935 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-10-02). Fruit prices rise in capital, traders claim supply shortage. jagonews24.com The prices of all types of fruits have risen in the capital due to a supply shortage, according to traders. In retail markets, fruits are now being sold at Tk 30 to 80 higher per kilogram compared to previous rates.
(2025-10-02). Any Enemy Miscalculation to Be Met with Harsher Response than 'True Promise' Operations: IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the enemies that any new mistake and possible aggression from the enemy camp will be met with a heavier, more precise, and more deadly response than the True Promise operations.
(2025-10-02). Saturday 10/4: Virtual screening of the documentary film "Samidoun: The Steadfast Women of Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z77i……
(2025-10-02). Sunday 10/12: Blessing of the Animals. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street, corner Geary Blvd. In the Chapel | San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2025-10-02). Iran Condemns Israel's Blatant Violation of Int'l Law. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the international Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it a blatant violation of international law.
(2025-10-02). The Role of Veterans in Movements for Peace and Justice. counterpunch.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the former "Fox and Friends" cohost, claims to be obsessed with making the Pentagon and the military services about "the warfighter." His main approach to doing so is a deeply misguided campaign to reduce "distractions" like commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (the dreaded "DEI"). No matter that the purpose of DEI
(2025-10-02). Iran Says West Avoids Real Negotiations, Seeks Pressure Instead. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani denounced the US and its allies for pursuing pressure tactics rather than genuine talks, citing demands to limit Iran's missile range as proof of Western insincerity.
(2025-10-02). Eric Adams leaves New York City mayoral race, as Trump steps up attacks on Mamdani. wsws.org A right-wing gang-up against NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani took place this week, as the November 4 election nears.
(2025-10-02). The real Jan. 6th coup. strategic-culture.su In my first column after the events of Jan. 6th, 2021, I criticized those who called the protest a "coup," pointing out that, "Some of the same politicians and bureaucrats denouncing the ridiculous farce at the Capitol as if it were the equivalent of 9/11 have been involved for decades in planning and executing real coups overseas. In their real coups, many thousands of civilians have died."
(2025-10-02). Controversy Over RSS' Centenary Celebrations and Gandhi's Critique. devdiscourse.com As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its 100th anniversary, the Congress cited excerpts from a historical book alleging that Mahatma Gandhi described the RSS as a 'communal body with a totalitarian outlook.'
(2025-10-02). Morocco Gen Z protests spread and turn deadly, two killed. newarab.com Two people were killed and others injured in the Moroccan town of Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in
(2025-10-02). Tuesday 10/21: Immigrant Voices Film Series: Terrenos Fuera y Dentro & Sui Generis. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California)…
(2025-10-02). Former President Kovind Calls Youth to Politics at RSS Rally. devdiscourse.com During the annual Vijayadashmi rally organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Reshimbagh, former President Ramnath Kovind expressed disappointment over the lack of 'good people' entering the political arena, urging young individuals to engage in politics.
(2025-10-02). Hurricane Imelda Looms Over Bermuda: A Powerful Threat. devdiscourse.com As Hurricane Imelda approached Bermuda late Wednesday, forecasters warned that the Category 2 storm posed a severe threat to the British territory. With maximum sustained winds of 155 kph, the storm's core promised to bring hurricane-force winds, damaging waves, and flash flooding to the island.
(2025-10-02). Guinea and the Challenges for Social Democracy and the Left. counterpunch.org Following Guinea's widely contested (and largely boycotted) constitutional referendum on September 21, 2025, Professor Mohamed Saliou Camara argues that the military junta has exploited the electoral process to establish authoritarian rule at the expense of social democracy. In this exclusive interview for CounterPunch, Camara, Professor of History, Philosophy, and Journalism and Chair of the Department
(2025-10-02). Private payroll data shows consecutive month job losses for first time since onset of COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org In addition to private sector layoffs unseen since April 2020, September 30 was officially the largest mass resignation of federal workers in US history with over 150,000 federal workers and contractors officially removed from the payrolls after accepting DOGE-induced buyouts.
(2025-10-02). Boeing defense strike in danger as AFL-CIO president visits St. Louis. wsws.org The strike is at a decisive phase. Either workers throw out the corrupt apparatus and build a new leadership, organized in a rank-and-file strike committee and based on a strategy for victory, or the bureaucracy will end the strike with a betrayal.
(2025-10-02). Friday 10/31: "Deconstructing Settler Socialism – Anarchism and the Internationals in the Wild West" – Author Talk. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-02). Liberals Are Catalysts to Catastrophe, Again. counterpunch.org On September 17, the late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended after remarks he made about the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Days later, he was reinstated following liberal upheaval. In his first appearance back on air, Kimmel read US President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social: "I can't believe ABC fake news
(2025-10-02). The real issue in the government shutdown: Mobilize the working class against Trump's dictatorship! wsws.org The central issue behind the government shutdown is the need for the working class to intervene to force the Trump administration from office and put an end to its criminal conspiracies for military-police dictatorship.
(2025-10-02). Sunday 10/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2025-10-02). Saturday 10/4: Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Enter the shopping center via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | Tesla show room is straight ahead next to Sephora | Palo Alto…
(2025-10-02). Selective empathy and the weaponisation of trauma. independentaustralia.net
(2025-10-02). Congress Debates the Best Way to Save For-Profit Healthcare. counterpunch.org Amidst the current budget debate in Congress over subsidizing private insurance in our failing health system, the Trump administration recently handed 20 billion dollars to prop up the failing government in Argentina. President Javier Milei has invoked a slash and burn "libertarian" model which drastically cuts social spending and lets corporations and the wealthy run
(2025-10-02). Trump's new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco. gnnhd.tv After successfully manipulating Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and eventually failing to cancel Jimmy Kimmel, President Donald Trump has named his next target for retribution: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco. He's calling for her to be fired. On Truth Soci…
(2025-10-02). 3 more anthrax cases in Rangpur, total now 11. jagonews24.com Anthrax has been detected in the bodies of two people in Kaunia upazila and one person in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur. The district Civil Surgeon, Dr. Shaheen Sultana, confirmed the information on Wednesday night (October 1).
(2025-10-02). UK police shoot man suspected of car ramming, stabbing near synagogue. aljazeera.com Four members of the public left injured by stab wounds and vehicle that rammed into them in Manchester.
(2025-10-02). Trump's renewed threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films: An attack on culture and the working class. wsws.org Tariffs on foreign films are part of Trump's authoritarian drive, aimed at censoring culture, protecting corporate profits, and ultimately imposing the burden of crisis on the working class.
(2025-10-02). De-Globalization: Towards the Left or the Right? counterpunch.org In the 1990s, we were told that we were entering an era, known as globalization, that, owing to free trade and unobstructed capital flows in a borderless global economy, would lead to the best of all possible worlds. Most of the West's economic, political, and intellectual elites bought into this vision. I still remember how the venerable Thomas Friedman of The New York Timeslampooned those of us who resisted this vision as "flat-earthers," or believers in a flat earth. I still recall the equally venerable Economist magazine singling me out as coining the word "deglobalization," not with the aim of hailing me as…
(2025-10-02). Iconic chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies. jagonews24.com Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, a world-leading expert on chimpanzees, has died aged 91. Her observations helped to reveal how closely related humans are to chimpanzees. She also worked tirelessly for conservation projects around the world.
(2025-10-02). Amazon's September 2025 hardware event: all the news and announcements. gnnhd.tv Amazon will kick off its 2025 fall hardware event today, September 30th, at 10AM ET / 7AM PT, and the company has already teased a few new products we should expect. Based on the company's own event invite, it seems like we can look forward to at least two ne…
(2025-10-02). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Moldova, everything went according to Brussels' plans. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers. |
(2025-10-02). Windhoek's Old Location was a place of pain, but also joy — new book. |
(2025-10-02). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment. |
(2025-10-02). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits. |
(2025-10-02). Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan. |
(2025-10-02). Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Tanzania's green gold rush: how avocado waste is hurting farmers and what should be done. |
(2025-10-02). Nature's not perfect: fig wasps try to balance sex ratios for survival but they can get it wrong. |
(2025-10-02). La muerte de una nación. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Shutdowns are as American as apple pie ‚àí in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren't baked into the process. |
(2025-10-02). Most of your actions are driven by habit, not thought — here's why that's not a bad thing. |
(2025-10-02). Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families — a pediatrician explains how to find support. |
(2025-10-02). NHS league tables are back — but turning rankings into better care is harder than it looks. |
(2025-10-02). Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently ‚àí political tensions are widening the gap. |
(2025-10-02). Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring — look no further than the fate of America's most prolific censor. |
(2025-10-02). Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely. |
(2025-10-02). Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior. |
(2025-10-02). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Onde està£o os patriotas ucranianos hoje? Lutando ao lado da Rússia contra Zelensky. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence. |
(2025-10-02). Conventional anti-corruption tools often fail to address root causes — but loss of US leadership could still spell trouble for efforts abroad. |
(2025-10-02). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Recognise a state and prevent it from existing? strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here's what to know. whyy.org
(2025-10-02). Supreme Court to decide if Colorado's law banning conversion therapy violates free speech. |
(2025-10-02). American juncture as Israel's eighth front ignites. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Singapore's national identity excludes those who don't look like a 'regular family'. |
(2025-10-02). Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly — here's what the data shows. |
(2025-10-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Cellphones in schools — more states are taking action to reduce student distraction without eliminating tech access. |
(2025-10-02). more fun with antichrist… indybay.org
(2025-10-02). Why the left is persecuting one of France's most active Christian charities. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-02). Edson Sithole: new book uncovers the work of a thinker, lawyer and Zimbabwean freedom fighter who 'disappeared'. |
(2025-10-02). Venezuela and US edge toward war footing ‚àí but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back. |
(2025-10-02). The sex lives of Presbyterians in 18th- and 19th-century Ulster were surprisingly colourful. |
(2025-10-02). Why it's time to rethink the notion of an autism 'spectrum'. |
(2025-10-02). How VR and AI could help the next generation grow kinder and more connected. |
(2025-10-02). Acalculia: why many stroke survivors struggle with numbers. |
(2025-10-02). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). 'Warrior ethos' mistakes military might for true security ‚àí and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower. |
(2025-10-02). Thailand: Upholding of the conviction and prison sentence against MP and pro-democracy activist Chonthicha Jangrew. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Thailand: Letter to the European Union on Free Trade Agreement negotiations and human rights. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Guinea: 16 Years after the September 28 Massacre, victims demand the justice process goes to completion. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Relentless Attacks: Why Reader Supported Media is More Vital Than Ever. counterpunch.org
(2025-10-02). Laos: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). How the arts strengthen newcomer settlement in Canada. |
(2025-10-02). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Grattan on Friday: believe it or not, there would be a case for more federal politicians. |
(2025-10-02). Vietnam : New sentencing of land rights defender Trinh Ba Phuong. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Special Appeal 2025 – Climate change and conflict: Protecting the most vulnerable. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water. |
(2025-10-02). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). HERE AND NOW! WE ARE BUILDING PEACE. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Trump scraps the nation's most comprehensive food insecurity report ‚àí making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food. |
(2025-10-02). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2025-10-02). Specialised teachers can make mainstream schools better for children with special educational needs. |
(2025-10-02). 'Whisper networks' don't work as well online as off ‚àí here's why women are better able to look out for each other in person. |
(2025-10-02). Sahel states' International Criminal Court withdrawal: A step back for victims and justice. fidh.org
(2025-10-02). Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human. |
(2025-10-02). Sex-motivated violence should be treated as a hate crime. |
(2025-10-02). From 'Frankenstein' to 'Dracula,' exploring the dark world of death and the undead offers a reminder of our mortality. |
(2025-10-02). Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution. |
(2025-10-02). Are You On The FBI's New Watch List? levernews.com
(2025-10-02). McCarthyism's shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity. |
(2025-10-01). Israeli naval forces intercept aid flotilla bound for war-torn Gaza. scmp.com Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. | The Global Sumud Flotilla – involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg – left Spain last month, aiming to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, where the UN says famine has set in.
(2025-10-01). can see the critical physical condition, but not their brain and. haaretz.com Prof. Yuval Heled, a physiology specialist, is the partner of the mother of the released hostage Naama Levy, says that 'the realization that they were in the tunnels in Gaza doesn't let go' even after they return from captivity…
(2025-10-01). Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Global Sumud Flotilla had been pressing forward with its mission to break Israel's siege of Gaza.
(2025-10-01). US veterans' final message from the Global Sumud Flotilla before being intercepted by Israel. therealnews.com Peace activists sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla reported Wednesday evening that Israeli naval ships had begun intercepting vessels in their fleet and arresting flotilla members. On Tuesday, just hours before the flotilla entered the "high-risk zone" near the shores of Gaza, Marc Steiner spoke with Phillip Tottenham and Jessica Coltfelter, two US Marine Corps veterans sailing with the flotilla. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Tottenham and Coltfelter discuss why they, as veterans, felt compelled to join this humanitarian mission, and what message they wanted to share with the world i…
(2025-10-01). Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Security Contractor Hires Trump-Linked Lobbyists. theintercept.com
(2025-10-01). Now, Israel faces expulsion from Eurovision 2026 Song Contest. ummid.com Amid growing global anger against Israel over its Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, the illegal occupying power now faces an imminent expulsion from Eurovision 2026 Song Contest.
(2025-10-01). Israeli Official: Palestinians Who Don't Evacuate Gaza City Deemed "Terrorists" truthout.org The Israeli army just announced that it won't allow Palestinians in central and southern Gaza to travel north to Gaza City. Movement will only be allowed to leave the city for the south, the Israeli army said in a statement. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also said that this was the Palestinians' "last warning" to leave Gaza City, adding that anyone who remains will be considered "terrorists… |
(2025-10-01). Mass murderer Tony Blair set to administer post-genocide Gaza. thecanary.co "War criminals are proposing a war criminal as head of…. Gaza." That was the verdict of former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis responding to the mooted role of mass murderer Tony Blair in leading a transitional authority in the devastated territory. The former British prime minister (PM) has been selected by US president Donald Trump […] | By
(2025-10-01). Lawmakers press Trump administration to protect Gaza aid flotilla amid reported attacks. nationofchange.org Nearly 20 House Democrats led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib urge the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla, as reported drone attacks, arrests, and blockade enforcement raise legal questions and international scrutiny.
(2025-10-01). Tensions rise as Israel storms humanitarian flotilla near Gaza. gnnhd.tv Israeli forces boarded one of the ships in the convoy and took all personnel into custody…
(2025-10-01). IOF comes under fierce attack in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Palestinian resistance forces intensify attacks against the occupying regime's military in the totally besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-10-01). Trump's Gaza Plan: neocolonial mirage clashing with "Great Israel" plans. infobrics.org Beneath the talk of hostages and ceasefires lies a bid for control of Gaza's untapped gas. Trump's plan pits Washington's energy ambitions against Israel's Greater Israel dream, while Palestinians denounce it as occupation in new clothing.
(2025-10-01). Arab, Muslim leaders refuse all-out support to Trump's 'Gaza Peace Plan'. ummid.com The Arab and Muslim leaders have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Gaza Peace Plan', but not without conditions.
(2025-10-01). Trump's Gaza plan: Hamas seeks changes as Israel issues 'last' warning. scmp.com Israel's defence minister issued a final warning for Gaza City residents to flee south on Wednesday, as Hamas weighed US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory. | Witnesses reported heavy bombardment in Gaza's largest urban centre, as Israel Katz warned the military was tightening its encirclement of the city.
(2025-10-01). Israel threatens Gaza City residents with final warning to flee. newarab.com Israel's defence minister issued a final warning for Witnesses reported heavy bombardment in "This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to…
(2025-10-01). Israeli Warship Harasses Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A Gaza solidarity flotilla reported being aggressively targeted by an Israeli naval vessel Wednesday, with organizers reporting Israeli regime's deliberate sabotage against the mission challenging its blockade.
(2025-10-01). Palestinian officials say Hamas inclined to accept Gaza cease-fire plan with revisions. haaretz.com Sources in Doha told Haaretz that Hamas will demand guarantees for an Israeli withdrawal, a clear timetable, and clarifications on disarmament, making a deal unlikely in the coming days…
(2025-10-01). Israeli forces board Gaza flotilla, detain Greta Thunberg, other activists. aljazeera.com At least six ships have been boarded by the Israeli navy so far and more interceptions are expected to take place.
(2025-10-01). Red Cross shuts down Gaza City operations, citing Israeli. haaretz.com The Red Cross said it will continue supporting civilians in Gaza from Deir al-Balah and Rafah, while the Israeli defense minister warned now is the 'last opportunity' for residents to evacuate south…
(2025-10-01). Judge's Ruling Will Help Mahmoud Khalil Against Ongoing Attempt to Deport Him. truthout.org A Reagan-appointed judge has issued a scathing ruling rebuking the Trump administration's targeting of pro-Palestine students. Judge William G. Young called the case AAUP v. Rubio "perhaps the most important ever to fall within the jurisdiction of this district court" and ruled that contrary to the State Department's claims, "non-citizens lawfully present here in [the] United States actually have… |
(2025-10-01). GST 2.0: Will Modi government's gamble pay off? ummid.com If consumption rises during this festive season, the government's gamble will pay off. If not, it will expose the deeper cracks in India's financial system, demanding urgent reforms beyond tax cuts.
(2025-10-01). Iran to aggravate punishment for spies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is to intensify punishment for espionage and collusion with the Israeli regime.
(2025-10-01). Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A federal judge has ruled that, for now, Pennsylvania will not lose millions of federal dollars for refusing to turn over personal data about food-stamp recipients. | On Monday, California federal judge Maxine Chesney
(2025-10-01). Diplomats pivot to Jamaat: Inside the sudden global courtship. jagonews24.com In a striking shift on Bangladesh's political stage, Jamaat-e-Islami — long sidelined for controversy, suppressed and branded a pariah under the previous Awami League government — is now at the centre of intense international attention.
(2025-10-01). Occupation of D.C. makes the case for community control of police. peoplesworld.org The formal end to the federal occupation of the District of Columbia supposedly took place on Sept. 10, 2025, but military troops and the surge of federal law enforcement remain on the streets. Mayor Muriel Bowser, after the Trump emergency declaration expired, stated that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would no longer collaborate with federal …
(2025-10-01). Moldávia 2025: o voto da diáspora, Transnístria e Gagaúzia sob tensà£o. strategic-culture.su OTAN e EU fomentam a "ucranizaàßà£o" da Moldávia. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | As eleiàßàµes parl…
(2025-10-01). Ostrich-Gate: Questions for Canadian Ministers Responsible for Ostrich Policy in British Columbia. globalresearch.ca This Liberal government has allowed the British Columbia ostrich drama to become a moral, political and scientific fiasco of international proportions.
(2025-10-01). Mali Puts Free Speech on Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara in Bamako, on February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Ousmane Makaveli/AFP via Getty Images | On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly before a court in Mali's capital, Bamako, while the judges rejected his lawyers' application for his release on bail. The prosecution instead sought a two-year prison sentence, an action encapsulating the military junta's crackdown on political opposition and dissent.Security forces arrested Mara, prime minister for eight months between 2014 and 2015, on August 1, following a messagehe published on socia…
(2025-10-01). Shahram Mokri's "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit" submitted by Tajikistan to Oscars. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan has selected "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit," the latest film by the well-known Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2026.
(2025-10-01). Candidate / 13 Year Mil Veteran Dylan Blaha Calls for Refusal to Follow Illegal Orders. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: Dylan Blaha is running in the Democratic Primary for Congress in IL CD 13. This editor would prefer…
(2025-10-01). US tariff hikes and European decline further strengthen China-Africa relations. infobrics.org China now viewed more favourably than the US by Africans.
(2025-10-01). Uganda names squad ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying ties. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has named a 26-man squad ahead of two crucial Group G matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Paul Put named the team on Tuesday ahead of the matches against Botswana and Algeria. Uganda Cranes, who are second in Group G with 15 points, are still …
(2025-10-01). Watch: Once again, Netanyahu speaks to empty benches at UN. ummid.com If the humiliation of forced avoidance of the European airspace while travelling to New York due to fear of arrest was not enough, empty benches greeted Benjamin Netanyahu when he walked to address the UN General Assembly Friday.
(2025-10-01). New police force deployed to combat drug use in Karachi's schools and colleges. gnnhd.tv Police will also monitor shisha bars, social media platforms, and courier services, which are allegedly involved in drug trafficking…
(2025-10-01). DAILY MEMO: At Least 246 People Confirmed Taken by Federal Agents In Southern California During September. lataco.com At least five kidnappings by ICE were reported today across Jurupa Valley, Laguna Niguel, Stanton, and Huntington Beach, while Border Patrol set up a checkpoint near Pala Casino. In other immigration news, Trump escalated rhetoric by declaring a "war from within," and the case of Barbara May, detained during her green card interview and facing imminent deportation, is sparking urgent calls for public action.
(2025-10-01). Trump is a fascist: We are the resistance. independentaustralia.net
(2025-10-01). Pakistan Think Tank Warns: Defence Deal Risks India Clash. thinktank.pk The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Pakistan's premier think tank, has described the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed with Saudi Arabia on September 17, 2025, as a "landmark" in bilateral security ties. Finalized during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Riyadh, the pact cements a long-standing partnership with a formal commitment to …
(2025-10-01). Florida Teen Shot Himself in Leg to Sell 'Completely Made Up' Kidnapping By "Hispanic" Men, Cops Say. latintimes.com Police said that a Florida teen staged a kidnapping, even shooting himself in the leg as part of the ruse…
(2025-10-01). Two killed, hundreds arrested in Morocco protests rocking the nation. aljazeera.com Members of Moroccan security forces and civilians reported hurt as youth antigovernment protests turn violent.
(2025-10-01). The Defend Our Juries mass action this Saturday could surpass historic records for the number of Met arrests. thecanary.co Defend Our Juries is announcing today, Wednesday 1 October, that the mass action defying the Palestine Action ban will take place in Trafalgar Square this Saturday 4 October. Over 1,500 people have signed a pledge making a firm commitment to join the action and therefore risk arrest. Defend Our Juries to turn out in defiance […] | By
(2025-10-01). drama and Azealia Banks to perform in Israel and mark Oct. 7 anniversary. haaretz.com Banks plans to visit the Dead Sea, Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and the Nova festival site of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, as well as the Jabotinsky Institute, honoring the leader whose Revisionist movement influenced Israel's right-wing Likud party…
(2025-10-01). SATIRE: New Season Of 'Monster' To Focus On Barista Who Made Ryan Murphy's Drink Wrong. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Saying he was excited to explore the psychology of "one of the 21st century's greatest villains," Monster creator Ryan Murphy announced Wednesday that the anthology's latest season would focus on a barista who made his drink wrong. "I've covered killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, but I've never done a character study …
(2025-10-01). Forget John Wick: Marko Zaror's New Film Affinity Is His Most Dangerous Yet – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com From the streets of Santiago to the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and Machete Kills, Marko Zaror has earned a reputation as Latin America's most physical action hero. But with his new film Affinity, he takes a dramatic turn. This time, the fight choreography shares space with something far more vulnerable: heartbreak, grief, and the question of whether real love can be replicated by machines.
(2025-10-01). 4,000-year-old Elamite relief found in southwest Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Archaeologists have identified a small Elamite relief in Izeh, Khuzestan province, depicting a king in prayer to a sun and justice deity, Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Tuesday.
(2025-10-01). SATIRE: Health Department Shuts Down Guy Fieri. theonion.com SANTA ROSA, CA—Upon issuing a citation that listed wet surfaces and thick coatings of grease among numerous other violations, the Sonoma County Health Department announced Wednesday that it had shut down Guy Fieri. "We received an anonymous tip about the unsanitary condition of Mr. Fieri, and our surprise-inspection team was deeply disturbed by the state we …
(2025-10-01). Trump Admin Deports Former Cuban Judge Who Sentenced Anti-Regime Protesters: 'Inadmissible Due To Her Affiliation'. latintimes.com The Trump administration deported a former judge who worked in Cuba and sentenced people who protested against the regime, according to a new report…
(2025-10-01). California: "Carbon-Free" by 2045. wattsupwiththat.com Guest "V'ger is coming! V'ger is coming!" by David Middleton Carbon-free? That's a relief! The carbon units are off the hook. Carbon-free is just another meaningless slogan. California will need…
(2025-10-01). Madagascar Gen Z return to streets despite govt collapse, 22 deaths. jagonews24.com Demonstrators in Madagascar have vowed to press on with their protests despite President Andry Rajoelina's dramatic move to dissolve his entire government in a bid to quell escalating unrest that has left at least 22 people dead,…
(2025-10-01). Iranian play "Hamlet the Killer" to premiere at Turkish theater festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian director Masoud Tayyebi will stage an adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare's most popular play "Hamlet" at the 17th edition of the Ethos Ankara International Theater Festival in Turkey.
(2025-10-01). Deported nationals from US will receive full legal protection. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.
(2025-10-01). World cannot ignore threat of a modernised North Korean military. scmp.com For decades, discussions about North Korea's military threat have centred almost exclusively on its nuclear weapons programme. This view, however, is increasingly inadequate for understanding the evolving security challenge that Pyongyang poses to Northeast Asia and beyond. | Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signalled a fundamental shift in military strategy. Moving beyond his regime's traditional emphasis on nuclear deterrence, Kim said the country would significantly upgrade its…
(2025-10-01). Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha airstrikes. ummid.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized to Qatar for the airstrikes on Doha.
(2025-10-01). An Energy Trojan Horse. wattsupwiththat.com Two organizations, one espousing its nonpartisanship, and the other promoting itself a "right-wing" or Republican, are revealed as increasingly progressive leftist as one peels away layers of other affiliations and partnerships. We may be the world's most viewed site about climate change, but we aren't nearly so organized.
(2025-10-01). Galatasaray Surprised Liverpool in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, September 30 (RHC) — Today, Turkish club Galatasaray stunned English side Liverpool by defeating them 1-0 in the second matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. | Nigerian Victor Osimhen scored a penalty in the 16th minute for the hosts, and that was all there was to it, putting the Reds in a difficult situation, with no points in two matches. | Meanwhile, Spanish side Atlético Madrid thrashed German side Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, and English side Chelsea beat Portuguese side Benfica 1-0. | In other matches, Italian side Inter Milan defeated Czech side Slavia Prague 3-0, Norwegian side Bodo Glimt d…
(2025-10-01). 2 yrs into failed takeover, Elon Musk announces own Wikipedia. ummid.com Two years after he attempted to takeover Wikipedia, owner of X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk now announced Grokipedia to rival the popular and free online encyclopaedia.
(2025-10-01). Israel kills at least 103 civilians in Lebanon since truce: UN. newarab.com Israel has killed at least 103 civilians in The UN Human Rights Office called for renewed efforts for a durable truce, more than 10 months on from the agreed ceasefire. | "We are still seeing devastating impacts of
(2025-10-01). Afghanistan: Internet Shutdowns Imperil Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Women in their office in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 3, 2024. | © 2024 Siddiqullah Alizai/AP Photo | (New York) — The Taliban's internet shutdowns are inflicting serious harm on people's rights and livelihoods throughout Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. The shutdowns, which began in mid-September 2025 and covered the entire country by the month's end, have impeded access to education, commerce, media, and healthcare services.Taliban officials claimed they initiated the shutdowns to prevent "immoral behavior," initially blocking fiber optics in several northern provinc…
(2025-10-01). Trump peace plan delays UEFA vote on Israel football suspension. newarab.com UEFA has reportedly halted a vote on banning Israel from European football after US President Donald Trump The European football body chose to delay the proposed vote on whether to suspend Israeli teams, which came amid
(2025-10-01). Trump's ICE Has Started Targeting Activists, Not Just Immigrants. truthout.org As President Donald Trump prepares to further unleash a rapidly expanding surveillance state against the administration's critics, recent legal struggles from activists who document and protest Trump's mass deportation campaign may be a preview of what's to come as part of a broader effort to silence dissent. Trump made headlines on September 22 with an executive order declaring "Antifa,"… |
(2025-10-01). Kiplimo sets eyes on Chicago Marathon. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's star runner Jacob Kiplimo has set sights on the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and he told Xinhua on Monday that he is in good shape ahead of the campaign. The Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, will take place October 12th. "I decided to …
(2025-10-01). Paramilitary attack kills six in Sudan's El-Fasher: medic says. newarab.com "Another 10 people were injured" in the attack on the city's Al-Daraja neighbourhood, the medic said from a local clinic, requesting anonymity because health workers have been routinely targeted in Sudan's nearly 30-month war. | Since April 2023, the…
(2025-10-01). The Roberts Court: Twenty Years of Democracy Undermined. counterpunch.org October 6 is the first Monday of the month. It is the traditional start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. It is also the twentieth year with John Roberts as Chief Justice. While American democracy faces many challenges—economic inequality, racial divisions, and rampant polarization—another corrosive force too often overlooked sits at the very top of the judicial hierarchy. The Roberts Court may be the most aggressively anti-democratic Supreme Court in U.S. history.
(2025-10-01). EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations. scmp.com European Union leaders backed plans on Wednesday to bolster the bloc's defences against Russian drones as they met in Copenhagen days after airspace intrusions by unmanned aircraft rattled Denmark. | European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter planes over Estonia. | "Europe must be able to defend itself," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said after the EU summit.
(2025-10-01). Hunting West Asia: Who is next? tehrantimes.com ISLAMABAD — When a hunter enters the woods, he is seldom alone. Behind him march the beaters, stirring the dust, hurling stones, forcing the prey from freedom into a single, fatal path. Exhausted and terrified, the prey stumbles before the hunter's feet, and one blow ends its life.
(2025-10-01). Heavy rainfall likely in 8 divisions for three days. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the country's eight divisions, warning of possible landslides and waterlogging.
(2025-10-01). Supreme Court bars Trump from immediately firing Fed governor Cook. scmp.com The US Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will hear arguments in January over Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, leaving her in…
(2025-10-01). Sotheby's auction shines global light on Kalidas Karmakar's 'Holy War'. jagonews24.com Works of celebrated Bangladeshi masters, including Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), Mohammad Kibria (1929-2011), Rashid Chowdhury (1932-1986), Kalidas Karmakar (1946-2019) and Shahid Kabir (b.1949), have been showcased in this year's Sotheby's auction of South Asian Modern & Contemporary Art in London, alongside renowned artists from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
(2025-10-01). Kerala Assembly clears resolution against Voters List Revision. ummid.com Kerala Assembly Monday cleared a resolution against the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s move to carry out voters list revision, popularly known as Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in the state.
(2025-10-01). Empresários dos EUA exigem fim das sanàßàµes anti-Rússia. globalresearch.ca A comunidade empresarial americana comeàßa a exigir que o governo americano reveja sua política de sanàßàµes contra a Rússia. As empresas americanas està£o interessadas em recuperar sua fatia do lucrativo mercado russo, razà£o pela qual exigem a proibiàßà£o de todas …
(2025-10-01). Closer Iran-China Partnership More Vital amid Global Challenges: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal with China remains a top priority for Tehran, saying the shifting international and regional dynamics make closer bilateral cooperation more necessary than ever.
(2025-10-01). ANF seizes 271kg narcotics, arrests 5 in nationwide crackdown. gnnhd.tv Cases have been registered against all the arrested suspects, and further investigations are underway…
(2025-10-01). Solidarity gathering for Cuba. workers.org A special event on "Cuba and the U.N.: A Struggle for the Global South" was held at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan on Sept. 27 to welcome Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla and the Cuban delegation to the United Nations. The delegation entered the hall . . . |
(2025-10-01). US hits Iran with new penalties after UN reimposes sanctions. newarab.com Trump administration sanctions announced Wednesday target dozens of companies and individuals involved in The "snapback" UN measures freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile program, among other measures…
(2025-10-01). Joe Burrow-less Bengals prove no match for Broncos' elite defense. gnnhd.tv Cincinnati has lost two in a row since Burrow's injury while the Broncos snapped a two-game skid with a blowout.
(2025-10-01). Drug prices soar under Trump despite promises, Senate report finds. nationofchange.org Senate HELP Minority report says 688 drug prices rose after Trump took office, with some cancer therapies now over $200,000 a year and a rare-disease drug jumping 1,555 percent; White House tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could push costs higher still.
(2025-10-01). Border Agents Rescue Migrant Abandoned At The Top Of The Border Wall By Smugglers. latintimes.com Border agents say the rescued a migrant stuck at the top of the border wall after being abandoned there by smugglers…
(2025-10-01). CBSE Xth Date Sheet 2026 (Tentative) Published, Check PDF. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Tentative Date Sheet and Time Table of Class Xth (Class 10) Main Exam (Phase 1) and Second Board Exam (Phase 2) to be held in the year 2026.
(2025-10-01). 13 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR. gnnhd.tv A cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the slain terrorists…
(2025-10-01). Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died. whyy.org The Jane Goodall Institute said in post on Instagram Wednesday that the renowned primatologist has died. | While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people, and also noted their distinct personalities. Her observations and subsequent magazine and documentary appearances in the 1960s trans…
(2025-10-01). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 1 October: Are Russians Losing Patience [with President Putin]. gilbertdoctorow.com This interview focused on the issues I laid out in an essay this morning, namely whether the intense discussions on Russian state television news and commentary shows these past few days of the way Russia is now perceived in the West as weak, indecisive and incapable of prosecuting its war in Ukraine to victory suggest …
(2025-10-01). 36 killed when scaffolding at Ethiopia church collapses. scmp.com Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. | The incident occurred at around 7.45am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70km (40 miles) east of capital Addis Ababa, when a group was visiting for an annual Virgin Mary festival.
(2025-10-01). South Sudanese political commentator arrested in Dubai. newarab.com A South Sudanese political commentator was arrested earlier this week by authorities in the Some reports have suggested the arrest could be related to his political criticism of Samuel Peter Oyay's wife, Vivian Johnson, said he was taken from their home in Dubai in the early hours of Monday. She has appealed to Emirati authorities to immediately disclose her hu…
(2025-10-01). Munich's Oktoberfest briefly closed by bomb threat, deadly family drama. scmp.com A suspect who set fire to his parents' home while his family was inside, and who was found with an explosives-laden backpack, prompted the temporary shutdown of Germany's famed Oktoberfest on Wednesday. | Police said the 57-year-old man had wounded his mother and daughter, booby-trapped and set ablaze their home, and then killed himself at a nearby lake in the city's leafy northern Lerchenau district. | They said he was still alive when found but badly wounded, and later died.
(2025-10-01). How Philadelphia local news has covered the SEPTA cuts, fallout, and lawsuit. peoplesworld.org On August 24, after months of hesitation and inaction on the state budget due to ideological differences, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Agency (SEPTA) implemented the first round of steep cuts to buses, trains, and trolleys in the region to address a funding shortfall. The SEPTA cuts have been described as a disaster for workers and …
(2025-10-01). Cristiano Ronaldo 04 nets away from 950 Career Goals. ummid.com Leading Al Nassr to another victory against Al Ittihad in Roshn Saudi League (RSL), Portugal Football Legend Cristiano Ronaldo Friday hit another goal to take his career tally to 946.
(2025-10-01). From Exile to Glory: Afghan Women's Squad Set to Storm UAE Pitch. thinktank.pk In a triumphant return to the global stage, 23 Afghan women refugees are set to make history at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series in the UAE this October 2025. After nearly four years in exile, this squad—forged through grit, talent, and FIFA's unprecedented support—will compete in a four-team tournament, marking their first international matches since …
(2025-10-01). Internet reconnected in Afghanistan after two-day shutdown. gnnhd.tv Mobile phone signals and Wi-Fi services had resumed in several provinces…
(2025-10-01). Russia to increase export of liquefied natural gas to China. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct. 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia plans to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China, especially through the Arctic LNG 2 and Sakhalin-2 projects, the country's Energy Minister, Sergei Tsiviliov announced.
(2025-10-01). EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine. newarab.com The plan — which Moscow has described as "theft" — is a fresh sign of the EU's determination to push ahead alone with support for Ukraine without the United States. Under President Donald Trump the US no longer sends financial aid to Ukraine,…
(2025-10-01). US govt shuts down as Congress fails to pass funding. jagonews24.com The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
(2025-10-01). 'Burning Down the House': Riveting book explores systemic and historical trauma. peoplesworld.org Literature and art are often used to present viewpoints on history that are suppressed and marginalized in mainstream history and education. Crime is a preferred and successful style used to explore the working-class experience. It is also a popular and accessible genre, used by writers who have something to say to the marginalized communities, who …
(2025-10-01). Egypt MPs to debate rights bill after rare presidential reversal. newarab.com Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly urged MPs to address Sisi's concerns on "clarity" and "fairness" after rights groups and the United Nations called on the president to hold off on ratifying the bill he received in April. | Critics say the law risks codifying repressive practices that have long eroded the righ…
(2025-10-01). Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91. scmp.com Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the institute she founded said. | Goodall died of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. | "Dr Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionised science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," it said.
(2025-10-01). Protest Everything Day Proposal In Response to Every Aspect of the Crisis in the USA. fightbackbetter.com It is getting to the point in the USA that right now we have no choice for survival but to…
(2025-10-01). The President is Unwell: a Glyph. counterpunch.org
(2025-10-01). Trump's delusional statement on Bagram airfield is nightmarish for Americans. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran held a meeting on Afghanistan and released a joint statement on September 25.
(2025-10-01). Hora v the United Kingdom: Strasbourg's New Ruling on UK's Prisoner Voting Ban. ukhumanrightsblog.com By Lewis Graham In 2005, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights handed down its landmark decision in Hirst v the United Kingdom, finding that the effect of section 3 of the Representation of the People Act 1983, bringing into effect a blanket ban on the ability of prisoners in the UK …
(2025-10-01). News X World (India): Will there be a palace coup in the Kremlin? gilbertdoctorow.com The question I raise in the headline is discussed in a preliminary way in this interview taken by the Indian broadcaster early in the morning today. Other issues in focus were: Is the Ukraine war escalating or de-escalation? Will Trump supply Tomahawks to Ukraine or not? What is the logic for the latest Russian missile …
(2025-10-01). WT Finance podcast: The End of American Imperialism. gilbertdoctorow.com As I noted several days ago, it is always a challenge and sometimes rather interesting to accept invitations from new hosts of youtube channels. So it was several days ago when I entered into a 42-minute conversation with Anthony Fatseas of UK-based WT Finance. The title he gave to our conversation is apt because we …
(2025-10-01). 'Carpet poverty' is just one facet of the social housing crisis but the BBC misses that point. thecanary.co The issues facing social housing in the UK right now could fill a library, never mind an extensive tag on the Canary website. From hundred-year waiting lists to failing to meet proper health standards, there's plenty to pick from. However, the BBC has run an article titled: Carpet poverty: 'I cried when I saw our new home had […] | By
(2025-10-01). JD Vance Taunts Hakeem Jeffries Over Claim That Trump AI Video Is Racist: 'Is He a Mexican-American?'. latintimes.com Vice President JD Vance taunted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he called an AI-generated video posted by President Donald Trump that showed him wearing a sombrero racist…
(2025-10-01). 8 anthrax cases detected in Rangpur. jagonews24.com Eight people in Pirgacha, Rangpur have been diagnosed with anthrax after their samples were tested at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
(2025-10-01). Israel spending millions to 'train ChatGPT' to be more pro-Israel. thecanary.co Israel has awarded a $6 million contract to a US company named Clock Tower X (CTX) to create and spread content on digital platforms, manipulate algorithms — and also to 'train' (manipulate) ChatGPT and other 'artificial intelligence frameworks' to make them more favourable toward the Zionist entity and its actions. Israel training ChatGPT to be […] | By
(2025-10-01). Sexual Assaults in JROTC and the Larger Military. counterpunch.org Dozens and perhaps hundreds of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors "have been accused of sexually abusing or harassing students in the past five years" (New York Times, September 26, 2025). JROTC operates in 3,400 public schools "where veterans teach teenagers about topics such as military history, life skills, and marksmanship to half a million students each
(2025-10-01). Over 400 People Have Been Charged With "Pregnancy-Related Crimes" Since "Dobbs" truthout.org A new report finds that hundreds of people have been charged with so-called "pregnancy-related crimes" in the two years following the Supreme Court's overturn of abortion protections in the U.S. "From June 2022 to June 2024 — the first two years after the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade — prosecutors initiated at… |
(2025-10-01). 'Manic' Hegseth spirals after Kirk assassination, Intel ramps up security | USA. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is reportedly spiraling after the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, with Pentagon staffers describing him as "manic" and "crawling out of his skin" from paranoia over his own safety. Intelligence agencies have reassigned agents to protect his residences in Minnesota, Tennessee, and Washington, while aides reveal he is crumbling under the pressure of leading the Pentagon during a time of crisis. Watch for more…
(2025-10-01). The great silence surrounding marital rape in Senegal. globalvoices.org
(2025-10-01). ICC to staff: 'prepare, don't panic' over possible US sanctions. newarab.com The Senior officials at the ICC want to reassure staff that it is "prepared" to cope with any technical or banking blackout that might follow US sanctions, according to a report by The Financial Times. | According to people familiar with the matter, offic…
(2025-10-01). Our Republic: Finally Lost to a Moron. counterpunch.org As Benjamin Franklin was leaving the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a woman asked: "Well Doctor, what have we got a republic or a monarchy?" Franklin's retort has been passed down through history: "A Republic, Madame, if you can keep it." Fast forward: A hundred years ago, H.L. Mencken observed: "As democracy is perfected, the office
(2025-10-01). Bihar Final Voter List: 47L names dropped, 21.53L eligible added. ummid.com The Election Commission Tuesday released the Final Voter List of Bihar dropping 47 lakh names and adding 21.53 lakh eligible voters after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-10-01). Expatriates can vote from anywhere in the world: CEC. jagonews24.com Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has announced that no matter where Bangladeshis live, expatriates will be able to cast their votes in the upcoming election with the help of modern technology.
(2025-10-01). So many climate solutions, so few emissions reductions. A new book explains why. grist.org In 2022, a small group of researchers came up with a bright idea: What if we were to install a network of lamps above tropical forests, flooding them with light at night in order to boost photosynthesis? Doing this in the Amazon alone, they argued, would increase plants' uptake of CO2 by so much that it could "completely offset" humanity's carbon emissions. Sure, they admitted in
(2025-10-01). NDB Successfully Issued RMB 7 billion 3-Year Bond in China Interbank Bond Market. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) successfully issued a RMB 7 billion 3-year Panda bond in the China Interbank Bond Market…
(2025-10-01). Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas. whyy.org Para Donna Spencer, el recuerdo de la lucha por alimentar a sus hijos nunca está lejos. Hace décadas, cuando su pareja perdió el trabajo, dependía de "Estaba muy agradecida, apreciaba mucho todo esto, porque antes no teníamos asistencia como ahora", dijo Spencer, señalando cómo la inflación ha dificultado aún más la vida de las familias. "Volviendo a la actua…
(2025-10-01). Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva Before Shutdown. truthout.org After preventing the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government on Tuesday, House Republicans stalled the swearing-in of an Arizona Democrat — a move that will hurt her constituents during the government shutdown, the lawmaker has pointed out. The decision to gavel out without the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) also prevents, for now… |
(2025-10-01). Mobile and internet restored across Afghanistan. geo.tv An Afghan taxi driver uses his mobile phone as he sits on his vehicle along a street in Kabul on October 1, 2025. — AFPMobile signals, wifi return across provinces including Kandahar, Herat.Afghans celebrate in Kabul streets with sweets, balloons, and prayers.UN urges Taliban to…
(2025-10-01). Tamim finds BCB elections 'dirty', 'arbitrary'. jagonews24.com In a dramatic turn of events on the final day of nomination withdrawals, former Bangladesh national team captain Tamim Iqbal officially pulled out of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) presidential election on Wednesday, October 1.
(2025-10-01). Pfizer Strikes $70 Billion Deal with U.S. to Expand Its mRNA Empire, Lower Drug Prices. Pfizer Has Criminal Record with DOJ. globalresearch.ca Today, Pfizer announced a "
(2025-10-01). Belarus will work with China to address common challenges. plenglish.com Minsk, Oct. 1 (Prensa Latina) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the People's Republic of China's National Day and expressed his willingness to work together to address common challenges.