(2025-10-21). The Genocide Will Not End Unless Palestinian Political Leaders are Free. counterpunch.org 
It is impossible to know the full extent of the physical and mental damage inflicted upon the Palestinian people of Gaza: the Ministry of Health has inadequate numbers for the dead and injured, and the trauma will only be known over the course of the years —if specialists are indeed able to return to the area. The United Nations reports that its entire child protection apparatus in Gaza has 'almost collapsed'. Stunningly, the UN notes that one in five babies in Gaza is born preterm or underweight, and that in June 2025, 11,000 pregnant women faced famine conditions while 17,000 more struggled with acute mal…
(2025-10-21). Qatar's Emir condemns Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza, continued ceasefire violations. tehrantimes.com Israel's war on Gaza has been nothing but genocide, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said while condemning Israel's continued violation of the ceasefire agreement, Al Jazeera reported.
(2025-10-21). Dr Rahmeh Aladwan arrested at her home after her public support of Palestine. thecanary.co 
British Palestinian Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was arrested from her home at 7.30am on Tuesday 21 October after a 'two-year long coordinated assault campaign", including death threats, by the UK Zionist lobby for daring to stand up against Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people: View this post on Instagram A post shared by HCWs […] | By
(2025-10-21). Alleged Palestine Action activists set for hunger strike. thecanary.co Jailed alleged Palestine Action (PA) activists look set to go on hunger strike. The group are being held in jail over allegations they took part in actions against genocide-linked arms firms and other infrastructure. The Guardian reports they've chosen the anniversary of the Balfour declaration to begin. A letter was handed into the Home Office […] | By
(2025-10-21). Gal Gadot is 'prosecuting' UK activists under Thatcher-era trade union laws. thecanary.co Muslim anti-genocide activist Ani.Says is one of the most hounded humanitarian campaigners by the Starmer regime, for her effective campaigning for the rights and survival of the Palestinian people — and she was arrested again earlier this month by the Met Police. However, it's now emerged that Gal Gadot is also going after her — […] | By
(2025-10-21). Gaza ceasefire is an illusion — starvation and killings still continuing. strategic-culture.su Just how much of what we see in mainstream media about Gaza is the real story? Actually none of it is true as the bigger, darker game being played is all about preparing for a war with Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact…
(2025-10-21). Trump publicly dumps own Gaza peace deal? 'We'll go in and…' declaration | Hamas,Israel,US,Arab,Iran. hindustantimes.com During a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, declaring the group would be "eradicated" if it violates the fragile Gaza ceasefire his administration brokered earlier this month. Trump remarks follow Israeli airstrikes that killed dozens in Gaza after Hamas was accused of attacking Israeli troops, further endangering the U.S.-led peace deal signed in Sharm El Sheikh last month.
(2025-10-21). Israeli soldiers behind killing of Gaza's Hind Rajab identified. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a shocking turn of event, an investigative journalism program was able to identify Israeli soldiers who were involved in the massacre of 6-year-old girl Hind Rajab, whose story ignited outrage not only in the Middle East but worldwide.Journalists at "What's Hidden is Greater" prgram were able to reach the names and the photos of Israeli soldiers involved in the murder of the Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was shot dead in January 2024, south of Gaza City.What exactly happened to Hind Rajab?: On Jan. 29, 2024, the Israeli forces committed a massacre in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in souther…
(2025-10-21). 'You Cannot Fight the World': The Hidden Meaning behind Trump's Warning to Israel. counterpunch.org A single, candid statement by US President Donald Trump during a Fox News interview on October 9 may illuminate the true calculus behind Israel's decision for a ceasefire in Gaza, following a relentless, two-year genocidal campaign that has tragically killed and wounded nearly a quarter of a million Palestinians. "Israel cannot fight the world, Bibi,"
(2025-10-21). Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israel kills over 100. peoplesdispatch.org US President Donald Trump Trump's confirmation came after Israel launched a renewed aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip during the past several days with a series of airstrikes and shooting attacks, which left dozens of Palestinians killed. | Israel claimed that its warplanes waged the deadly airs…
(2025-10-21). Israel's arrogance of power. tribune.com.pk Bodies lie mutilated, the remnants of human flesh scattered across the ground. Blood seeps through the rubble. The cries of Gaza's children for justice and mercy expose what power without conscience truly looks like. Humanity has vanished; compassion lies buried beneath the debris of ambition. The world's moral face spins wildly, unable to point towards justice. History, however, never loses its direction. It records, without mercy, the rise and fall of those who mistake power for permanence. | Israel's actions in Gaza stand as proof of this truth. The target bombing of homes, hospitals and schools is not an a…
(2025-10-21). Gaza Deal or No Deal? counterpunch.org 
All the living hostages held by Hamas returned to Israel this week. The 20 men have been reunited with their ecstatic families. It's extraordinary that they are still alive, more than two years after Hamas and its allies seized them along with around 230 others after the attacks of October 7. They survived two years
(2025-10-21). Il piano di pace di Trump per Gaza è una fake news. Ecco cosa succederà davvero. strategic-culture.su Non c'è molta speranza per una pace di lunga data nella Striscia di Gaza | Segue nostro Quanta speranza possiamo riporre nell'accordo di cessate il fuoco recentemente annunciato, concordato sia da Israele che da Hamas, presumibilmente mediato dal presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump? Chi sono i vincitori e chi i vinti? E quanto di cià≤ che vediamo e leggiamo sulla stampa occidentale corrisponde alla verità ? | Purtroppo il quadro…
(2025-10-21). "An age for hard power" : defence secretary butters up corporate elites in City speech. thecanary.co According to defence secretary John Healey, we are in an age of hard power. China, Russia, Iran, and the India-Pakistan conflict were all mentioned in his latest speech. So were nukes. Even an endorsement of US president Donald Trump's views on Europe. Yet despite British support for Israel's slaughter there, Gaza didn't merit a single […] | By
(2025-10-21). The Gigantic Task of Searching for Dead in Gaza. ummid.com There are around 10,000 bodies that lie under the rubble and wreckage as a result of the mass bombs dropped by Israel on the Gaza Strip since 7 October, 2023.
(2025-10-21). "There is no peace and no plan" for Gaza, health workers warn. peoplesdispatch.org Palestinian health workers and members of flotilla missions condemn Israel's ongoing crimes in Gaza and the false promises of Donald Trump's so-called peace plan.
(2025-10-21). Robert Scheer on Gaza, Free Speech, and the Fate of the Left. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Len Goodman & Patrick Sullivan / Peace rarely arrives with a parade. We invited Robert Scheer—journalist, editor, and stubbornly independent voice for six decades—to help us make sense of the Ga…
(2025-10-21). Israel's war on Palestinians in the West Bank intensifies after Gaza ceasefire. mondoweiss.net 
Since the Gaza ceasefire, Israel has intensified its operations against Palestinians in the West Bank, conducting military raids in the north and increasing settler attacks on Palestinians harvesting olive groves.
(2025-10-21). Israel's Latest Strikes on Gaza expose the fragile illusion of Peace. juancole.com by Ronny P Sasmita ( Middle East Monitor ) — The latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have once again exposed the frailty of what the world had hoped would be a lasting truce. Barely days after the so-called Gaza Plan was endorsed in Cairo as a new framework for postwar reconstruction and governance, the …
(2025-10-21). Why are the ceasefires with Israel merely time bombs? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/WriterThe war in Gaza has been temporarily halted by the show of force in Sharm el-Sheikh. However, it should be noted that this is not actually a peace agreement, but merely a ceasefire agreement. This is because, although US President Trump announced that the process had moved to its second phase, …
(2025-10-21). Exclusive: New Hamas crackdown on Gaza militias will be 'largest yet,' security source says. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas plans to expand its ongoing crackdown on gangs backed and funded by the Israeli army. The renewed effort "will be on multiple fronts" where these groups operate, a security source from the movement tells Mondoweiss.
(2025-10-21). Amid tension between Venezuela and the US, Lula criticizes "foreign interventions in Latin America" peoplesdispatch.org President Luiz Inácio da Silva said on Monday, October 20, that foreign interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean could cause "greater damage than what is intended to be avoided" amid the During his speech at the ceremony to hand over credentials to ambassadors at the Itamaraty Palace, Lula did not directly mention Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro or US President Donald Trump, but said that maintaining peace in a region…
(2025-10-21). SSC CHSLE 2025 Tier 1: Notification for Self Slot Selection Released. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released on its official website 'ssc.gov.in' detailed notification regarding self selection of SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam slots for the registered candidates.
(2025-10-21). Nobel or Political Prize? The Moral Dilemma Behind Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado. globalresearch.ca The recent decision by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado [1] has ignited a storm of reactions across the global stage from passionate praise to fierce condemnation. For many, the choice …
(2025-10-21). Billy Joe Cagle: Police Arrest White Man Accused Of Plotting To Shoot Up Atlanta's Airport. newsone.com 
(2025-10-21). PM: New five-year plan will headline Belarusian People's Congress agenda. eng.belta.by One of the key items on the agenda of the Belarusian People's Congress will be the socio-economic development program for 2026-2030, Belarus' Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said during a meeting of the national committee to organize and hold the Belarusian People's Congress.
(2025-10-21). Royal Fallout: Escalating Scandal Surrounds Prince Andrew. devdiscourse.com Prince Andrew finds himself at the center of a growing controversy as calls intensify for him to be stripped of his titles following new revelations about his longstanding relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite having agreed to cease using the title of Duke of York, the prince remains embroiled in a scandal that threatens to further tarnish the reputation of the British monarchy.
(2025-10-21). Statement Regarding LAPD Targeting and Shooting a Less-Lethal Bullet At One of Our Reporters. lataco.com L.A. TACO remains committed to our street-level journalism. Rubber bullets or police accusing us of being "fake journalists" are not going to stop our award-winning coverage.
(2025-10-21). Govt's e-waste disposal project finds its first home in Alex. sanews.gov.za Govt's e-waste disposal project finds its first home in Alex | With the ever increasing use of electronic devices and the need to sustainably manage their disposal, government has launched an e-Waste Recycling Pilot Project in the City of Johannesburg's Alexandra township. | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, said the improper disposal of e-waste has become a growing concern. | "The increasing number of electronic devices being used without a proper system for disposal has led to the accumulation of waste that harms our environment and contaminates water and soil. Today's…
(2025-10-21). Clive Lewis just made the Economist look like the Daily Star by exposing its bogus 'economics'. thecanary.co Labour MP Clive Lewis took to social media and made the Economist look like a tabloid. The paper's apparently essential question in a recent article was: How long can governments live beyond their means? "Economic claptrap" But Lewis dismantled the question itself with knowledge of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A govt that issues its own […] | By
(2025-10-21). Nigerian security forces clash with protesters demanding release of a separatist leader. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Nigerian security forces fired tear gas and arrested dozens of demonstrators on Monday, October 20, 2025, as protests erupted demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) separatist group.The clashes took place outside the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Kanu was scheduled for a hearing in his long-running trial on charges of terrorism and treasonable felony.Armed police, backed by water cannons and armored vehicles, patrolled central districts, blocked major roads, and dispersed crowds with tear gas as protesters sought to gather near gov…
(2025-10-21). 18 Muslims in RJD first list of 143 for 2025 Bihar Elections. ummid.com As many as 18 Muslims have been included in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) first list of 143 candidates nominated for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
(2025-10-21). Punjab receives 87 new electric buses to serve Rawalpindi, Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has acquired 87 new air-conditioned electric buses from China, which have arrived in Rawalpindi, aiming to provide citizens with affordable yet modern travelling facilities. | The project will cover an extensive area of 84 kilometers across the twin cities. The buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking, and mobile charging ports. | Sources reported that construction work has already begun at the former Government Transport Service (GTS) station. Charging stations are yet to be constructed across various locations in the city. | Read: Electric bus rollout hits…
(2025-10-21). Hundreds of Thousands in SF "No Kings Day" Protest. indybay.org San Francisco joins millions in worldwide repudiation of Trump regime…
(2025-10-21). Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out. indybay.org On Pacifica's CRD, Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out on No Kings Day; Attorney Andrew Rankin on Daca, TPS and Defense of Immigrant Rights…
(2025-10-21). Transcript of the IranTalks interview. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader youtu.be/GNQZk8toMwE?si=ZrszoNr84clVgPbx Doctorow: 0: 00The Russians will flatten anything above two bricks tall. They haven't done that because it's not a war. We are, frankly, at a dire moment, possibly about to see an escalation that could lead us very quickly to World War III. Mr. Trump, his attempt to bully Russia …
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-21). Pezeshkian honors top university students. tehrantimes.com President Masoud Pezeshkian attended a ceremony on Monday to honor top university students and Olympiad medal winners of the country.
(2025-10-21). Trump and Zelensky clash at tense White House meeting over Ukraine's future. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A tense White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday erupted into a heated confrontation, exposing deep rifts over how to end the nearly four-year war with Russia. The closed-door session, intended to outline a path to peace, reportedly devolved into shouting as the two leaders sparred over territorial concessions and continued U.S. military aid.According to close sources, Trump chastised Zelensky for rejecting Russian demands, warning that Ukraine risked being "destroyed" unless it surrendered the eastern Donbas region, including Donetsk a…
(2025-10-21). Tehran holds 29th National Export Day celebration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's 29th National Export Day celebration was held at the Tehran Summit Conference Hall with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mining, and Agriculture Samad Hasanzadeh, Chairman of Industry and Mining Committee of the Parliament Reza Alizadeh, and a group of managers and traders.
(2025-10-21). Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn. geo.tv 
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, during their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. — ReutersTakaichi becomes Japan's first female prime…
(2025-10-21). Armenian Government Faces Public Outrage. globalresearch.ca Nikol Pashinyan's government in Armenia appears to be facing a growing crisis of legitimacy. Repressive policies against opponents and religious figures in the country are sparking public anger, with people demanding the release of several prisoners in massive protests in …
(2025-10-21). The two approaches to the Afghanistan problem. tribune.com.pk 
Currently, two different approaches are being pursued to find a solution to the Afghan problem. One is global and the other is regional. | The global approach is built around the initial American warning in 2021 to the Taliban that if they returned to power by force in Kabul, they would be accorded a global pariah status. Since then, the United States has built the non-recognition of the Taliban as a credible coercive tool that has universal backing. The idea was to withhold the diplomatic recognition of the Taliban and sustain a consensus on this non-recognition approach to force a behavioural change in the c…
(2025-10-21). Minsk's public transport system features 322 routes. eng.belta.by Approximately 1,500 buses, trolleybuses, electric buses, and trams operate across the city daily.
(2025-10-21). Louvre jewels may be irrecoverable as French police race against time. scmp.com Crime gangs around Europe were increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums like the Louvre, but while law enforcement often caught thieves, they struggled to recover the priceless goods, police and art experts have said. | Only a small pool of criminals would be capable of such a job as Sunday's audacious robbery in Paris and may already be known to police, the specialists said. But the objects themselves could be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on.
(2025-10-21). The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opens deliberations on the 15th Five-Year Plan. peoplesdispatch.org The Fourth Session defines 2026-2030 planning ahead of the 2035 goal, when the country aims to achieve basic socialist modernization.
(2025-10-21). 2034 Football WC, Ramadan Dates Clash; FIFA Mulls New Schedule. ummid.com The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is considering rescheduling of the 2034 Football World Cup as it overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim Holy Month of Fasting.
(2025-10-21). In a first, Chandrayaan-2 detects solar impact on Moon's atmosphere. ummid.com In a landmark development, India's Chandrayaan-2 has made the first ever observation of the effects of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun on the Moon's exosphere.
(2025-10-21). Navigating Indonesia's Nuclear Plans: Clean Energy Solution or Geopolitical Gamble. infobrics.org If effectively implemented, the nuclear energy project holds the potential to generate a substantial, transformative, and innovative impact on Indonesia's energy landscape. Beyond reinforcing national energy resilience, nuclear energy development may also support economic development through the conservation of conventional energy resources and the diversification of the energy portfolio…
(2025-10-21). Trump Seeks $230 Million DOJ Compensation Amid Legal Battles. devdiscourse.com In a bold legal maneuver, former President Donald Trump is reportedly pursuing $230 million from the Justice Department. The funds are sought to cover his legal expenses due to federal investigations, which he argues were politically motivated. Despite the claim, Trump insists he is not directly involved and promises to donate any compensation to charity.
(2025-10-21). DAILY MEMO: After No Kings Protests, Feds Wreak Havoc in Santa Ana and O.C. lataco.com Raids continued during the No Kings marches on Saturday. And on Sunday, agents were completely unhinged raiding all of Santa Ana grabbing people while they walked, were riding bikes, causing hit and runs, and driving while pointing an assault rifle at drivers through their dash board. There's over 30 incidents to report from Saturday through today, Monday, that include at least 30 kidnappings. That number could have easily been more if not for community watch members shouting through megaphones on bikes, from their cars, and alerting car washes.
(2025-10-21). How Tactical Urbanists Make The Water Visible To The Fish. popularresistance.org Tactical urbanism has the power to pierce the automotive bubble that so frequently surrounds politicians — sometimes in an almost literal sense, because so many elected officials are driven everywhere. It can force them to see that they can become catalysts for rapid change if they really want to. But the value of these tactics goes well beyond the safety (and frequent smiles) that these interventions provide for cyclists or pedestrians who pass by while they're in place — or even the permanent infrastructure changes they might inspire.
(2025-10-21). Lukashenko: An advancing Libya is key to peace for half of Africa. eng.belta.by "I must say that the Libyan people will choose the path and the people who will feed, clothe, and ensure the security of the Libyan people," the head of state said.
(2025-10-21). Diwali Must Illuminate Our Conscience, Not Just Our Homes. ummid.com If Diwali is to mean anything spiritually, it must illuminate our conscience, not just our homes.
(2025-10-21). Selected Articles: The Moral Dilemma Behind Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado. globalresearch.ca 
By In its official statement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee asserted that María Corina Machado embodies …
(2025-10-21). Video: Peston cuts off Polanski for mentioning that Israel tortures UK citizens. thecanary.co Green party leader Zack Polanski appeared on ITV's Peston last night and continued his string of strong media appearances. Polanski clearly rattled his pro-Israel interviewer, who was an eager participant in the 'Labour antisemitism' smear scam against Jeremy Corbyn and the left and was continuing the UK establishment's desperate attempts to justify allowing racist, violent Maccabi […] | By
(2025-10-21). Relief for H-1B workers: New visa fee excludes existing holders and students in US. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Thousands of Indian professionals and students in the United States have received a major reprieve after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to those already residing in the country on valid visas.The clarification ends weeks of uncertainty following US President Donald Trump's proclamation introducing a steep charge on employers sponsoring foreign skilled workers. The fee, equivalent to nearly Rs 90 lakh, was set to take effect on September 21, 2025, and had caused widespread panic among Indian professionals,…
(2025-10-21). The Methane Hunters Of Melendugno. popularresistance.org For centuries, farmers in Melendugno, a town located at the tip of southern Italy's boot heel, built stone walls to mark the boundaries of their fields, shield their crops from the winds blowing out of North Africa, and divide farmland from pasture. | Today, those same ancient stones stand watch over a changed landscape of parched olive groves, tall metal fences, and barbed wire. Beyond the fences, framed by a few remaining ancient olive trees, sits the Melendugno Reception Terminal — the western endpoint of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
(2025-10-21). Saudi Crown Prince 'to meet' Trump in Washington next month. geo.tv 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reacts next to US President Donald Trump during the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.— ReutersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet US President Donald Trump during a three-day visit to Washington…
(2025-10-21). Ecuador: Terror and Violence Threatens Positive Ecosocial Legacy. fpif.org Ecuador has inspired the world. It was the first country to enshrine the rights of Nature in the constitution as a response to ecological breakdown. It also oriented its constitution toward buen vivir, an understanding of a good life with indigenous roots that is based on balance, reciprocity, and the quality of relations instead of unlimited expansion and appropriation. | The tiny South American country even had the guts to conduct an official audit of its foreign debt in 2007 and declare a part of it illegitimate. Only two years ago, in August 2023, 60 percent of the population voted for leaving the oil in the…
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Webinar: Labor Uniting for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/laboruniting…
(2025-10-21). Pakistan's AI moment: build, don't borrow growth. tribune.com.pk 
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt celebrates innovation and creative destruction as the true engines of growth. Pakistan should listen: we protect the old and punish the new. Growth needs risk-takers, not rent-seekers, because innovation is not imported, it is built. | Mokyr's insight was that sustained growth depends on a virtuous loop between understanding and doing. Artificial Intelligence can turbocharge that loop. By accelerating experimentation, generating hypotheses and even automating scientific discovery, AI is changing not only how we do things…
(2025-10-21). Meta deletes FB page tracking fascist 'ICE'. thecanary.co Social media umbrella company Meta has deleted a Facebook page used by US citizens to track and resist the deployment of fascist 'ICE' (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) thugs. The censorship move follows the deletion by Apple and Google of apps serving similar purposes from their 'stores' at the demand of the Trump regime's inaptly-named Department […] | By
(2025-10-21). Belarusian senator talks about development of Eurasian Charter of Diversity in Geneva. eng.belta.by During the conversation the parliamentarian informed the other side about Belarus' approaches to strengthening regional security, including in the context of Belarus' steps to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
(2025-10-21). Fuel shortage temporarily eases as Sindh clears PSO vessel. tribune.com.pk 
The threat of a shortage of petroleum products has been temporarily averted after the Sindh government cleared a Pakistan State Oil (PSO) vessel on a 15-day undertaking. | The clearance of petroleum consignments at Karachi Port had been delayed due to the provincial government's enforcement of a 1.8% Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess, prompting fears of a nationwide fuel shortage. | The 1.8% cess is expected to increase the cost of petroleum products by more than Rs3 per litre. Although fuel prices are regulated, the levy's imposition will have a direct impact on consumers. | According to sources, followin…
(2025-10-21). Is the Key Witness in the Case of Corruption of the Ukrainian Government in Danger of Life? Mojmir Babacek. globalresearch.ca The European Union continues to escalate the war against Russia, despite its knowledge of corruption in the Ukrainian government and knowing that territories…
(2025-10-21). Karankevich: Belarus, Libya are willing to strengthen bilateral relations. eng.belta.by Belarus and Libya are ready to strengthen and intensively develop bilateral relations, Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich said.
(2025-10-21). SC rolls out online portal for public access to judicial details. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has launched a new Public Facilitation Portal to provide citizens with easier access to judicial information and guidance, according to an official statement. | The portal, available on the court's official website under the name Public Portal, enables users to check case details, track the status of applications and submit complaints online. Through the Application Status section, users can monitor requests for early hearings, adjournments and video-link appearances. | Information can also be obtained by contacting the Supreme Court directly via the 1818 helpline, the statement said. | An Ov…
(2025-10-21). CMAT 2026 Registration Begins, Last Date Nov 18. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from Friday October 17, 2026 Online Registration and Application Process for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) through its official website cmat.nta.nic.in.
(2025-10-21). FAO, Iran launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has launched a new Regional Technical Cooperation Project aimed at strengthening national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture.
(2025-10-21). Chicago Mayor Evokes Black History In 'General Strike' Call At No Kings 2.0. newsone.com 
Source: Jim Vondruska / Getty | Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a In the moment captured by independent media outlet BreakThrough News, the former teacher turned leader of the Windy City drew on the legacy of former enslaved people. | "If my ancestors, as slaves, can lead the greatest general strike in the history of this country, taking it to the ultra rich and big corporations, we can do…
(2025-10-21). How Trump Is Building A Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force. popularresistance.org When Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stormed through Santa Ana, California, in June, panicked calls flooded into the city's emergency response system. | Recordings of those calls, obtained by ProPublica, captured some of the terror residents felt as they watched masked men ambush people and force them into unmarked cars. In some cases, the men wore plain clothes and refused to identify themselves. There was no way to confirm whether they were immigration agents or imposters. In six of the calls to Santa Ana police, residents described what they were seeing as kidnappings.
(2025-10-21). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr, and California Restorative Justice. indybay.org The birthday of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr., "African Cuban, Danish Jewish" founding father of California helps open the path toward restorative justice through education and advocacy.
(2025-10-21). Michoacan's Citrus Leader Slain Amid Crime Allegiations. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Michoacan announced the killing of Bernardo Bravo, a vocal leader of lime growers. Bravo had been outspoken about the extortion pressures imposed by organized crime on producers in the region.
(2025-10-21). Strategic dialogue: South Korean envoy, Tehran Times discuss deepening bilateral understanding. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a significant diplomatic and cultural overture, the headquarters of Iran's leading English-language daily, the Tehran Times, hosted a high-level delegation from the South Korean Embassy, led by His Excellency Ambassador Kim Junpyo, on Sunday, October 19.
(2025-10-21). Rajasthan Student Airlifted from Kazakhstan for Critical Care. devdiscourse.com A 22-year-old MBBS student, Rahul Ghosalya, originally from Rajasthan, faced a life-threatening situation after suffering a brain stroke in Kazakhstan. On Monday evening, he was successfully airlifted to Jaipur for further medical assistance.
(2025-10-21). Home Loans: How Banks Decide If You're Worth The Risk. ummid.com If you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again.
(2025-10-21). Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come. geo.tv 
Migrants pass by garbage bins as they walk towards the Austrian border from Hegyeshalom, Hungary. — ReutersVIENNA: Austria deported an Afghan national back to his home country on Tuesday for the first time since the Taliban seized power there four years ago, and the…
(2025-10-21). Poll: Nearly Half Of Americans Lack Confidence In Job Market. newsone.com 
Source: Debalina Ghosh / Getty | A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reveals that nearly half of Americans are not confident in their ability to find a new, well-paying job. |
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2025-10-21). IEC scoops gold at PRISM Awards. sanews.gov.za IEC scoops gold at PRISM Awards | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has bagged a Gold PRISM Award for the "2024 Elections Reputation Management and Public Relations Strategies in the Public Sector". | The coveted award, presented at the prestigious 25th PRISM Awards ceremony over the past weekend, recognises the Commission's continued efforts to strengthen public trust and uphold its reputation as an independent and credible election management body. | "This recognition is a testament to the impactful communication work undertaken to promote transparency, integrity and confidence in the electoral pro…
(2025-10-21). U.S. Attempts to Topple Leftist Governments in Venezuela. Regime Change in Latin America. globalresearch.ca If a question is asked—what has the USA done to topple leftist governments in Venezuela during the 21st century, the answer would be: almost everything. What is more, at this moment it appears determined to take this further. Apart …
(2025-10-21). TheIrantalks: an interview. gilbertdoctorow.com TheIrantalks: an interview Several days ago I accepted an invitation from a producer to podcast interviews that was new to me, theirantalks, who have a youtube channel of their own and a very professional appearance. The agreed subjects would be hybrid war, who is carrying it out today; Russia's perceived deterrence; and Iran's role in …
(2025-10-21). Iran win title of 2025 IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated China 4-2 to win the 2025 IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships on Tuesday.
(2025-10-21). Yemen: Release Human Rights Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra. fidh.org The undersigned non-governmental organisations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent human rights lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra from arbitrary detention.
14 October 2025. A family member reported that, on 25 September 2025, a group of Houthi armed forces and armed men in civilian clothing arrested Abdulmajeed Sabra after they stormed his office in the Shamila area of the capital, Sana'a, and took him to an (…) | – |
(2025-10-21). Brazil's MST Will Organize Brigades To Support Venezuela. popularresistance.org The national leader of Brazil's Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST), Joà£o Pedro Stédile, announced that popular movements across Latin America are working in coordination to send brigades of activists to Venezuela in solidarity with the country's government and people, amid growing threats of a possible US military intervention. | "We, as movements in Latin America, are holding meetings and consultations to organize, as soon as possible, internationalist brigades of activists from each of our countries to go to Venezuela and stand alongside the government and the Venezuelan people," said Stédile in an i…
(2025-10-21). Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 13—19, 2025. longwarjournal.org Israel continued military operations in Lebanon between October 13 and October 19, 2025. These activities included targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group's regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets.
(2025-10-21). Still No Jobs Report, But the Labor Market Doesn't Look Good. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump refuses to release the September jobs report. While the ostensible reason is the government shutdown that began October 1, two days before the scheduled release date, Trump could decide the release was an essential government function. Also, according to Erica Goshen, a former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the release
(2025-10-21). What the 'No Kings' Protests Accomplished. progressive.org Massive displays of resistance build unity and enable moral decontamination.
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Rally To Demand Concord City Council No Longer Invest Public Funds in Weapons! indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, CA | In Front of the Stage…
(2025-10-21). Australian super funds quietly fuelling Israel's war machine. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-21). BUCE rolls out price indices via Russia's top commodity exchange. eng.belta.by Users of the Russian platform have gained access to over 60 indices that reflect current price trends for five commodity groups, which account for a significant share of BUCE's trade.
(2025-10-21). David Schraeger: Oct 18 Princeton NO KINGS rally for Resistencia en Acción New Jersey Interjects Opposition to US War Upon Venezuela. fightbackbetter.com 
This editor has known David Schraeger since 1980s when we were both engaged in the struggle to end US aid…
(2025-10-21). Afghan exporters count losses as Torkham closure chokes fruit trade. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan's fresh fruit exporters face mounting losses as the closure of a key land route into Pakistan leaves over 200 trucks carrying tomatoes, onions, grapes, and apples stranded at the Torkham crossing, halting trade with South Asian markets. | According to the Dry Fruit Exporters Union, fresh fruit shipments have virtually stopped, although limited quantities of dried fruit are still being flown out. "It is now apple season, and the only nearby and convenient route for selling fruit has been lost," said a spokesperson. | Traders estimate the country's fresh fruit exports have plunged by as much as 60 to…
(2025-10-21). Belarus-Russia Union State MPs to review progress on joint foreign policy program. eng.belta.by Minsk and Moscow are expected to host an online meeting of the Commission on International Affairs, Migration Policy, and Compatriot Relations of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia on 28 October.
(2025-10-21). Utter Desecration: Walking Wrecking Balls, All Of 'Em. commondreams.org 
In a perfect, ghastly metaphor for the state of our "democracy," J.D. and Drunken Pete just oversaw an "artillery fiasco" at a Marine celebration when a live shell detonated over a highway and hit their motorcade – Lesson #1: "Morons Are Governing America" – and Trump began demolishing the East Wing of The People's House "for a ____ing ballroom" though he claimed construction "wouldn't interfere" with it. Lesson #2: "They lie like they breathe," bulldoze history and wreak havoc as they go.On the same day as No Kings but definitely not in an effort to distract anyone even though the actual date they're marking…
(2025-10-21). The Zombie Empire and Its Challenges. globalresearch.ca Both internally and in its foreign policy, the current administration of President Donald Trump has proven to be even more criminal than previous US governments.
(2025-10-21). 118 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 118 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from October 11 to 17, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-10-21). Air strikes and insults: Trump's feud with Colombia threatens key alliance. scmp.com For decades, Colombia and the United States have been devoted allies, sharing military intelligence, a robust trade relationship and a multibillion-dollar fight against drug trafficking. | Now that is all at risk as the US ramps up deadly air strikes off Colombia's coast and the leaders of both nations trade scathing verbal attacks.
(2025-10-21). A New Era in Moscow: The Direction of Syria. uwidata.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The visit of Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sha'ra to Moscow was not merely a diplomatic contact; it signaled a period in which the balance of power in the Middle East is being redefined. This visit both offered clues about Syria's new foreign policy course and clearly showed how Russia wants …
(2025-10-21). R147m waterfront project to boost East London tourism, jobs. sanews.gov.za R147m waterfront project to boost East London tourism, jobs | The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially broken ground on the R147 million Latimer's Landing redevelopment at the Port of East London ⚪ a flagship project set to revitalise the city's waterfront and inject fresh energy into the Eastern Cape's tourism and economic landscape. | The redevelopment marks a major milestone in the long-anticipated transformation of Latimer's Landing into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Once a purely operational marine quay, the site has evolved into a key recreational hub, and the new quay structure is expec…
(2025-10-21). Asian Markets Surge Amid Easing Trade Tensions. devdiscourse.com Asian stock markets experienced gains on Tuesday, driven by expectations of reduced trade tensions between the United States and China. This positive sentiment was further buoyed by the anticipated appointment of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's next prime minister, which elevated the Nikkei to new heights.
(2025-10-21). David Brooks Is the Last Person We Should Be Listening to Right Now. theintercept.com 
New York Times columnist David Brooks speaks at Alvernia University in Reading, Pa., on Nov. 20, 2019. Photo: Bill Uhrich/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images | Writing in The Atlantic last week, the columnist David Brooks — the kind of Whiggish moderate conservative rendered politically homeless and functionally irrelevant by Donald Trump's takeover of the Republican Party — explained that With mounting horror, the veteran pundit recounted watc…
(2025-10-21). Mucho ruido y pocas nueces: otro Premio Nobel para la guerra. peoplesdispatch.org Después de todos estos años, la conclusión es cada vez más clara: el Premio Nobel de la Paz es una de las mayores farsas de nuestro tiempo.
(2025-10-21). Belarusian Transport Ministry working on signing new agreements on transportation by road. eng.belta.by Andrei Gladky said: "An agreement was signed with Oman in October. A ratified agreement with Pakistan is about to come into force. We are also working with our colleagues from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, with Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and other countries."
(2025-10-21). Let's Face The Nuclear Elephant in the Room. wattsupwiththat.com The answer to safe, continuous, uninterruptible, emissions-free electricity is laying right in front of us.
(2025-10-21). Examining The Destruction of Palestinian Education. ummid.com This essay examines the destruction of Palestinian education as a deliberate strategy — not the byproduct of war, but a sustained assault on the right to learn, remember, and rebuild.
(2025-10-21). Libyan trade mission opens in Minsk. eng.belta.by Attending the opening ceremony were Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar and Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich.
(2025-10-21). Air quality in Delhi deteriorates to hazardous levels after Diwali. tribune.com.pk 
Air quality in India's capital New Delhi deteriorated to hazardous levels on Tuesday with readings the highest in the world, according to Swiss group IQAir, partly due to the use of firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. | The Supreme Court of India last week relaxed a ban on firecrackers in the city, permitting the use of so-called "green crackers" for a maximum three hours each on Sunday and Monday, although Reuters witnesses saw crackers being set-off outside the allotted times. | Emissions from the crackers are 30% to 50% lower than conventional fireworks. | IQAir's reading for New Delhi…
(2025-10-21). Kaizen Conference to boost productivity and growth in Africa. sanews.gov.za Kaizen Conference to boost productivity and growth in Africa | South Africa is set to host the 2025 Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) ⚪ a major continental gathering aimed at driving industrial competitiveness and value chain development. | The conference will be held under the theme: 'African Industrialisation through Fostering Competitive Firms and Value Chains on the Continent', and will take place from 27 — 28 October in Boksburg, Gauteng. It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and productivity experts to explore strategies for strengthening Africa's manufacturing and pro…
(2025-10-21). A New Way to Create Websites with AI. moguldom.com Website builders proved to be a great tool for both casual users and web designers as a way to build websites quickly, without writing a code from scratch. As of right now, no HTML knowledge is actually needed to launch your first website. Website builders have a WYSIWYG ("What You See Is What You Get") …
(2025-10-21). Rising Temperatures Threaten UK trees. wattsupwiththat.com Has anybody seen our forests "under stress"? I take my dog for walk round the local woods most days, and all the trees look as healthy as they ever have.
(2025-10-21). Smooth start to NSC exams in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Smooth start to NSC exams in Gauteng | The first day of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in Gauteng proceeded smoothly, said Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane. ⚪ "We are encouraged by the level of preparedness and commitment displayed across our examination centres on the first day of the NSC exams. Our teams acted swiftly where challenges arose, ensuring that every learner was able to write under fair and conducive conditions. ⚪ "We are satisfied that these minor incidents did not compromise the integrity of the examination. The Department will continue to monitor all centres acro…
(2025-10-21). China Inside America vs America Inside China. Helena Glass. globalresearch.ca IF the US government, US military, US universities and US science labs invited Chinese to help facilitate advancement within these spectrums, logically who is at fault if this is later deemed traitorish?
(2025-10-21). The Crumbling Illusion: Why American Public Opinion on Israel Is Shifting. counterpunch.org 
For the first time in decades, the public in the United States and across the West has begun to see Israel's wars and occupation for what they truly are: acts of systemic injustice driven by malevolence and impunity. Social media has removed the familiar whitewash of mainstream filters, revealing truths long concealed behind carefully managed narratives that presented Israel as a victim and Palestinians as faceless aggressors.
(2025-10-21). "Le Cas Du Siécle" Priceless Jewels Stolen from the Louvre. indybay.org Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris stealing invaluable jewelry treasures from its collection.
(2025-10-21). Pope Leo XIV Canonized First Venezuelan Saints, President Maduro Condemns Cardinal Porras' Sabotage. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven new saints of the Catholic Church, including the first two Venezuelan saints: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles. The canonization mass celebrated in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican, was attended by over 55,000 people. There, the Pope said that "material, cultural, scientific, and artistic goods" lose meaning if there is no faith, and highlighted the testimony of the new saints, who have been able to "keep the lamp of faith burning." | He also recalled the importance of prayer, comparing it to the breath that sustains the body's life, and warned against…
(2025-10-21). Russian MFA: Any discussion of timetable for Lavrov-Rubio meetings is premature. eng.belta.by It is too early to name a date for a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. For now, it is only an idea, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
(2025-10-21). Impressions of a Local No Kings Rally. counterpunch.org 
I'm not an expert in assessing crowd density, but a half hour before the scheduled No Kings demonstration in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, hundreds had already gathered on Main Street. An hour later, the number seemed to be in excess of 1,000. I was hesitant to attend the rally, but it's become second nature to demonstrate
(2025-10-21). VIDEO: "We Shouldn't Allow Drug Warriors to Act as Judge, Jury, and Executioner" ips-dc.org
(2025-10-21). O'Neill continues to pass off F-35 whitewash as pro-Palestine policy. thecanary.co North of Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill today again posed as a defender of Palestine by aligning herself with the recent Invest NI cover-up conducted by her party colleague, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald. Last week, in an announcement panned by local Palestine activists, Archibald said a review conducted by Invest NI — the government "Regional […] | By
(2025-10-21). Belarus plans to set up joint ventures in Libya. eng.belta.by Speaking about joint ventures, Anatoly Linevich explained that they will | focus on crop production. There are also plans to set up a dairy | complex and a poultry farm in Libya, but these are more long-term plans.
(2025-10-21). The Likely Consequences Of A US War On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Funny thing about war: it is relatively easy to start. An insult here. A lie there. A "false flag" as a casus belli there, and shots, bombs, missiles ensue…and destruction and deaths follow until there is some sort of "victory". However, when the odds are stacked against a much smaller opponent that is facing an overwhelmingly larger foe, then "victory" will not appear straightforward, or even clear. It will be messy. | This is the case of Venezuela. The USA thinks its technological superiority will allow it to subdue the Venezuelan government and people: in other words, bomb them into submission.
(2025-10-21). Goldman Sachs warns China's rare earth dominance threatens global supply chains. tribune.com.pk 
Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining challenges for nations seeking to build independent supply chains. | China expanded export curbs on rare earths on October 9, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users ahead of an expected summit of leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. | China's supply chain leverage | In a note on Monday, Goldman Sachs said China controls 69% of global rare earth mining, 92% of refining, and 98% of magnet manufacturing. | Rare ear…
(2025-10-21). U.S. Out of UN 'Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management'. wattsupwiththat.com "The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced the withdrawal of interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions." (- Federal Reserve Board, October 16, 2025) [1]…
(2025-10-21). Stand w/ Lamonica McIver But Urge Her, and Bonnie Watson-Coleman to Lead NJ Congressional Action Against NSPM-7: KEEP NJ NAMES OFF THE NSPM7 LIST! fightbackbetter.com ALL OUT TO DEFEND LAMONICA MCIVER FROM SCURRILOUS PROSECUTION BY CORRUPT POWER ABUSER USAG PAM BONDITUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 11: 15 AM,…
(2025-10-21). 'Reason to be together': India, Brazil boost ties amid US tariff tensions. scmp.com India and Brazil are doubling down on economic and climate cooperation in a bid to strengthen Brics and bolster the Global South's negotiating power as both nations face rising trade tensions with the United States. | Analysts say the push — announced during Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin's visit to New Delhi last week — is not just about shielding their economies from punitive US tariffs, but also about asserting influence on multilateral issues ranging from energy security to global…
(2025-10-21). A Return To The Balfour Declaration. popularresistance.org The highly touted picture of "Middle East peace" is quite deceptive. | Nobody in the region truly believes that peace is at hand, that there is a credible path to peace, or that the thorny issues of the Arab-Israeli conflict have been resolved. | It is not the first time that a U.S. president congratulates himself — and is congratulated by Western and Middle Eastern parties — for reaching a settlement of the conflict. | Jimmy Carter was hailed when he presided over the Camp David Accords — it was supposed to end the conflict, but in reality it gave Israel a free hand to attack any combination of…
(2025-10-21). Appeal In Nuclear Waste Case Tests Limits Of First Nations Consent. popularresistance.org A contentious radioactive waste disposal facility near the Ottawa River is back in court, and the outcome will set an important precedent for Indigenous Rights and consultation. | Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is trying to overturn a federal court's decision that found Kebaowek First Nation was not properly consulted on a near-surface nuclear waste disposal facility near Chalk River, Ont. This development is the latest in a long saga of court challenges and appeals since the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission greenlit the proposed facility on Jan. 9, 2024.
(2025-10-21). President Petro: Colombia's Free Trade Agreement With US 'Suspended,' Ambassador Recalled. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "The FTA is suspended de facto and by unilateral decision of the US government," Petro stated on hi…
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-21). SA, Indonesia to deepen historical ties during Official State Visit. sanews.gov.za SA, Indonesia to deepen historical ties during Official State Visit | By Neo Bodumela | Jakarta, Indonesia – Against a backdrop of historic solidarity and shared vision for a better world, South Africa will move to deepen bilateral relations with Indonesia during an official State Visit to the Southeast Asian country by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday. | This according to Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, who spoke to SAnews ahead of the State Visit in Jakarta. | "It's a high level exchange and an opportunity to recognise mutual cooperation, to respect the benefits of…
(2025-10-21). COP30 countdown: the banks financing the Amazon's oil addiction. thecanary.co 
With COP30 fast approaching, the first UN climate summit to take place in the heart of the Amazon, a new investigation exposes an uncomfortable reality. It's an unescapable fact: the flow of finance into oil and gas extraction across the rainforest shows no signs of slowing, even as many of the banks behind it promote […] | By
(2025-10-21). Trump unveils plans for massive ballroom at White House. geo.tv 
Ongoing construction on the East Wing of the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is being built, in Washington, DC, October 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to build a massive new ballroom at the White…
(2025-10-21). India 'reopens' embassy in Afghan capital Kabul. geo.tv 
This file photo shows India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. — X/@DrSJaishankarMove follows Taliban FM Muttaqi's recent visit to New Delhi.Jaishankar earlier announced to restore full diplomatic status.New…
(2025-10-21). Showered with Lies. counterpunch.org 
The Senate Finance Committee hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was explosive. The Secretary of Health and Human Services was accused of "reckless disregard for science and the truth," and senators from both parties were openly hostile as they questioned him extensively on his vaccine policies, as well as the firing of scientific advisory board
(2025-10-21). Lukashenko: Belarus and Libya are restoring intensive relations. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Dear Saddam! I'd like to welcome you and your colleagues. I thank you for this visit. We truly have something to talk about. I would also like to thank you for the big contribution you make to the restoration of our relations with the Libyan state."
(2025-10-21). Over 200 protest outside UK's only female migrant detention centre. thecanary.co 
Over 200 people showed up at the gates of a Durham immigration detention centre this weekend, in a powerful display of solidarity with migrant communities. The demonstration, held on 18th October outside Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), also known as Hassockfield, called for the release of the women trapped inside and: an end to the […] | By
(2025-10-21). Universities union set for strike action as government announces higher ed isn't for poor people. thecanary.co Released on October 20, the new Education and Skills white paper detailed government plans to increase university tuition fees in line with inflation. Maintenance loans will also increase in line with inflation, with more money going to students from poorer backgrounds. Meanwhile, despite fees increasing in line with inflation for the first time last year, […] | By
(2025-10-21). Another Regime Change War is Coming. counterpunch.org 
Whether he has done so wittingly or unwittingly, President Trump has backed himself into a corner with respect to Venezuela. After amassing a formidable armada of military forces in the Caribbean off Venezuelan shores and having killed some 24 suspected U.S. drug-law violators on the high seas, Trump has now effectively committed himself to initiating
(2025-10-21). Trump's Strategic Dilemma with Putin: Navigating Diplomacy Amidst the Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump has put a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on hold, declaring it would be a 'waste of time' amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump's decision, following a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlights his fluctuating position on resolving the war.
(2025-10-21). Critics Slam Bishop Marvin Winans For Scolding Woman Over $1.2K Donation—But What Was The Money Actually For? newsone.com 
Source: Rick Diamond / Getty | Perfecting Church Senior Pastor, Bishop Marvin Winans, is under fire after appearing to publicly shame a congregant over a donation amount during the church's "Day of Giving" event on Oct. 19. | In a viral clip shared Monday by Daily Loud, Bishop Winans can be seen correcting a church member who contributed $1,235, short of his requested "$1,000 plus $1,000" offering. During the service, donor after donor approached the stage with contributions of $2,000 or more, each reading from a prepared script to express their commitment to "standing in unity" with the church's vision. But w…
(2025-10-21). Agenda for upcoming session of Belarusian People's Congress revealed. eng.belta.by Valery Mitskevich, Head of the Secretariat of the Belarusian People's Congress, told journalists about the agenda for the upcoming session of the Congress following a meeting of its organizing committee, BelTA reports.
(2025-10-21). Pakistan's seafood exports to China grow 25% in Q1 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's seafood exports to China reached $153 million in the first quarter of 2025, up from $121.93 million in the same period in 2024, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). | China Economic Net (CEN) reported that frozen fish led the growth with exports worth $40.10 million, compared to $30.19 million last year, totaling 21.83 million kilograms in volume in 2025. Exports of fresh or chilled crabs reached $25.68 million, totalling 3.53 million kilograms, up from $22.65 million in the same period of 2024. | Read: Govt targets $600m in seafood exports | Similarly, froze…
(2025-10-21). North Korea's Bold Missile Move Against the East. devdiscourse.com In a tense move likely to stir regional unease, North Korea has fired a ballistic missile in the direction of the east, announced South Korea's military on Wednesday. The lack of specific details about the launch has added to the uncertainty surrounding this development.
(2025-10-21). Nominee Paul Ingrassia Withdraws Amid Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a surprising turn of events, Paul Ingrassia, the individual nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to head a federal watchdog agency, has opted to withdraw his nomination.
(2025-10-21). Sindh women's softball team trials successfully concluded. tribune.com.pk 
Under the supervision of Coordinator Mohammad Nasir, the Sindh Softball Association successfully completed women's softball trials across all divisions of the province for the upcoming 35th National Games. | The final phase of the trials was held at KMC Sports Complex, Karachi, where more than 40 talented female players participated. The event was graced by the presence of Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant (General Secretary, Sindh Softball Association), Mohammad Nasir Ehsan (Secretary Finance & Trials Coordinator), Murad Hussain (Director Game Development), and Ismail Shah (District Sports Officer East). | "The trial…
(2025-10-21). Your ultimate guide to keeping children safe on a trampoline. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-21). UAE refers nine Arab nationals to court for alleged kidnapping, blackmail. geo.tv 
The image shows a collage of faces of nine Arab nationals allegedly involved in kidnapping and blackmail. — WAM/FileABU DHABI: At least Nine Arab nationals have been referred to the court in the United Arab Emirates over allegations of kidnapping and blackmail stemming from a…
(2025-10-21). Culture Clash: Despite Effective Treatments, HIV Rates are Highest in the American South. counterpunch.org 
The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, accounting for more than half of new HIV diagnoses nationwide in 2023. This is despite growing availability of a highly effective HIV prevention medication that has made it possible to live a long, healthy life with this once fatal disease. This medication — called
(2025-10-21). Sunday 11/9: Saikat Chakrabarti: "The Power of People, The Promise of Progress" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/91946729128?pwd=0KaOIKPITZQqp3……
(2025-10-21). Oct 1989 Bhagalpur Riots – 36 Years On. ummid.com The riot that began on October 24, 1989, in Bhagalpur was the first in which thousands, armed with traditional weapons, began attacking minority communities — from Bhagalpur city out to the rural areas of Bhagalpur district.
(2025-10-21). Campaign group stage game show at Stormont to call out corporate polluters. thecanary.co Campaigning group Act Now have staged a 'game show' at the steps of Stormont, and friend to corporate polluters and genocidaires John O'Dowd was there to celebrate the ongoing bonanza for plutocratic filth. Well, his head was anyway, in giant papier-mâché form as the surrogate Finance Minister spun a giant wheel marked with the names […] | By
(2025-10-21). Pardoned Capitol Rioter Allegedly Threatened To Kill Hakeem Jeffries. newsone.com 
(2025-10-21). Ecuadorian Survivor of U.S. Strike Freed Amid Legal Review. devdiscourse.com Ecuador's prosecutor's office announced Monday it would not detain the Ecuadorian survivor from a U.S. military strike on a drug-trafficking vessel. The individual was released on arrival in Ecuador after authorities confirmed no evidence of local criminal activity.
(2025-10-21). On Anniversary of Chávez's 'Strike at the Helm' Speech, President Maduro Touts 20,000 Communal Projects. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Through social media, Maduro recalled that Chávez entrusted him with the most important mission of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. "At that crucial moment, he entrusted me with the Revolution's most important mission, saying 'Nicolás, I entrust the communes to you as my own life.' That gesture was an act o…
(2025-10-21). The Russia-India-China (RIC) Alliance and Its Impact on Bangladesh. infobrics.org The global order is undergoing a significant transformation due to the assertive and ambitious foreign policy of President Donald Trump, which has led to an unprecedented alignment of the three principal Asian powers Russia, India, and Chinaresulting in menacing implications…
(2025-10-21). Seventh nationwide screening campaign launched for prevalent cancers in women. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The seventh nationwide screening campaign for prevalent cancers in women has been launched in line with marking October, the Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
(2025-10-21). Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against 'Deep State'. geo.tv 
An image of a hangman's noose hanging from a gallows, that was set up outside the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021 by rioters, is displayed over the US House Select Committe. — ReutersFocus on retribution for Jan 6, Trump cases, Russia probe: sourceDocuments show nearly 40…
(2025-10-21). MDCAT 2026: higher eligibility criteria, revised exam structure. tribune.com.pk 
MDCAT exams for MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026 academic session have been revised. The Express Tribune spoke with Dr Fatima Abid, Director of Admissions at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, who outlined the key details of the changes. | She said candidates must now secure at least 65 per cent marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification to be eligible for the test, up from the previous 60 per cent requirement. | Candidates must also hold matriculation, intermediate, and domicile certificates from the same province where they intend to appear for the MDCAT. According to Dr Abid, "the measure a…
(2025-10-21). Volfovich on civil defense exercise: Cohesive work in any conditions is important. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Volfovich said: "In a modern war facilities of utility services and the power grid are some of the most vulnerable elements and require reliable protection, which largely depends on the successful realization of a complex of defensive measures."
(2025-10-21). Eric Lu: Champion of the Chopin Piano Competition. devdiscourse.com American pianist Eric Lu has emerged as the winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, capturing the attention of classical music enthusiasts around the globe.
(2025-10-21). Sarkozy behind bars: France's elite reels as former president jailed. tehrantimes.com Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy in connection with illicit Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign, was incarcerated at Paris's La Santé prison on Tuesday, Mediapart reported.
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Rally at SFLC to Demand Labor Boycott of Israel & Against War on Venezuela. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council | 1188 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2025-10-21). Spanish state/General strike backs solidarity with Palestine. workers.org 
The people living in the Spanish state held a general strike Oct. 15 in solidarity with Palestine. Hundreds of thousands of people, including many secondary school students, filled the streets of more than 60 cities across the country. From the river to the sea, Palestine will win.' Barcelona, Oct. 15, . . . |
(2025-10-21). Monday 10/27: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-21). Controversial Lawsuit Challenges Kamehameha Schools' Admissions Policy. devdiscourse.com A new lawsuit filed in a Honolulu court on Monday questions the legality of Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy, which prioritizes Native Hawaiian applicants. The challenge is spearheaded by Edward Blum, a prominent critic of affirmative action, as part of a broader movement to redefine racial discrimination in education.
(2025-10-21). Zack Polanski says kick Israel out of all sports. thecanary.co 
As the Labour government shitshow over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans rages on, the Green Party's Zack Polanski has once again shown Prime Minister Keir Starmer what a real leader looks like. And it's one with principles in spades as he calls for Israel to be banned from international sports. Maintaining his media momentum, Polanski dove […] | By
(2025-10-21). Pakistan Set to Join BRICS as Full Member by 2025 or 2026. infobrics.org Diplomatic support from China and Russia increases prospects for Pakistan's BRICS membership…
(2025-10-21). Expert: Supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine runs counter to U.S. interests. eng.belta.by Russian political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan explained | why supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is not in the U.S. interests | in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's…
(2025-10-21). Video: Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity. globalresearch.ca It's a measure of their insanity that leaders around the world are seriously considering nuclear war. | Ivana Hughes of Columbia on what that would mean. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article. Follow …
(2025-10-21). Hey Copilot: Windows 11 introduces its own voice assistant in new update. ummid.com Two days after ending support to Windows 10, Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 which makes it more AI powered and also comes with its own voice assistant Hey Copilot.
(2025-10-21). FightBackBetter Editor / Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman Letter Exchange: OPPOSE NSPM7! fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: I have contacted Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman via Facebook messenger, twitter, Bluesky about many things — in the last two years mostly on the issue of how the NJ Democratic Party is taking away our Free Speech rights through IHRA codification and how to my knowledge she has not spoken up against that happening. I have written
(2025-10-21). Ukraine has no chance of winning the war — British general. infobrics.org Western officials acknowledge Ukraine's inevitable defeat.
(2025-10-21). Colombian president: Free Trade Agreement with the United States is de facto suspended. radiohc.cu Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on October 20, 2025, that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States is "de facto suspended" due to a "unilateral decision by the US government." | The statement, made through the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), states that the imposition of 10% tariffs by the Donald Trump administration violates the clauses of the agreement and nullifies the tariff preferences that governed the bilateral relationship. | "They were unilaterally broken by the US, not by us, and they leave us free. Let us not be afraid of being free. We have the whole world ahead of…
(2025-10-21). Court grants TRO to stop HUD from withholding grant money from PHA's. indybay.org Recent Propaganda From HUD's Website:…
(2025-10-21). Tehran, Baghdad hold talks on Hour al-Azim wetland. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Iraqi officials have discussed the challenges facing Hour al-Azim wetland, located on the border of the two countries, particularly drought and spontaneous combustion.
(2025-10-21). Belarus, Algeria agree to step up interagency cooperation. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Egypt and | concurrently to Algeria Yevgeny Sobolevsky has presented his credentials | to Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National…
(2025-10-21). First joint Pak-China fashion show takes place at Great Wall. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China marked a new chapter in cultural collaboration with their first joint fashion show, held at the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Sunday. | The event was organised jointly by the Pakistani embassy in Beijing and China International Cultural Communication Centre (CICCC). The event was curated by Adnan Ansari of Riwayat, drawing attendance from senior Chinese officials, diplomats, media representatives, and business leaders. | It featured clothes from Pakistani designers Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwanullah and Zain Hashmi. From China, designer Liang Suyun show…
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's 104th leader in historic first. tehrantimes.com Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has been appointed as Japan's 104th prime minister, has become the first woman to hold the office in the nation's constitutional history, Yomiuri Shimbun reported Tuesday.
(2025-10-21). Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets for European tie at Aston Villa. tribune.com.pk 
Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League away match at Aston Villa, the Israeli club announced Monday. | The local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) covering Villa Park in Birmingham, in central England, last week blocked visiting fans from attending the November 6 match following a police risk assessment. | That decision drew widespread political criticism, including from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with widespread calls for the ruling to be reversed. | The British government said Friday it was working to allow Israeli fans to attend. | But a statement on the Maccabi T…
(2025-10-21). Peskov: No date set yet for Putin-Trump meeting as summit requires serious preparation. eng.belta.by "No dates have been set. There is no clarity so far," he said. Dmitry Peskov also noted that a Russia-US summit requires serious preparation and will take time, which is why no specific timeline has been set.
(2025-10-21). The Unspeakable Behind No Kings. counterpunch.org 
Before Trump ever landed in the White House in 2016, the United States represented less than 5% of the world's population. The U.S. has over 750 military bases around the world. The U.S. has bombed over 30 countries since the end of World War II. The U.S. dropped 7.5 million tons of bombs on Southeast Asia
(2025-10-21). Analyst names Putin's potential key leverage in talks with West. eng.belta.by Russia can deliver a blow to Ukraine from which the country would never recover, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi: Breaking Traditions in Japan's Political Panorama. devdiscourse.com As Sanae Takaichi stands on the brink of becoming Japan's first-ever female prime minister, she signifies a historic shift in the nation's politics. Her imminent appointment paves the way for Satsuki Katayama to become the first female finance minister, marking a significant step in shattering Japan's glass ceiling.
(2025-10-21). Thursday 10/23: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on October 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, October 210.
(2025-10-21). Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with six other human rights organisations, condemns the alarming repression of peaceful protests across EU countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Following the illegal interception and arbitrary detention of activists aboard the GSF, millions of people have gathered across Europe to express their support. In several countries, demonstrations were met with excessive use of force, (…) | – |
(2025-10-21). Universidad Central de Las Villas realiza su V Convención Científica Internacional. radiohc.cu 
Por Oscar Salabarría* | Un espacio de socialización de la ciencia propone la Universidad Central ´Marta Abreu ª de Las Villas (UCLV) en su V Convención Científica Internacional, inaugurada en el teatro de esta Alma Mater villaclareña, con la Conferencia Magistral del vice primer ministro cubano Eduardo Martínez Díaz. Foto tomada de @lbolivera73 | A través de 18 subeventos, que responden a las diversas áreas del conocimiento y líneas investigativas de la casa de altos estudios, el encuentro se consolida por su prestigio nacional e internacional dentro de las instituciones de Educación Superior del país.
(2025-10-21). Hyderabad's psychiatrists learn from Jamshoro anthropologists. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropology and psychiatry can collaborate to lead to a deeper understanding of mental health challenges and culturally appropriate care, said speakers at a seminar at the Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Medical Superintendent Dr. Nisar Ahmed Sohoo had asked Dr. Abdul Razaque Channa, the chairman of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and Dr. Rafique Ahmed Wassan to speak. They discussed the significance of anthropology in enriching psychiatric education, practice, and research. | Dr. Channa outlin…
(2025-10-21). Major Shifts in Business: Cloud Outages, Strategic Sales, and Leadership Changes. devdiscourse.com Amazon announced that its cloud services are recovering following significant "errors and connectivity issues" that led to a widespread outage, disrupting various apps and websites.
(2025-10-21). Iran defend title at 2025 Asia-Pacific Goalball after addressing 2024 weaknesses: Doosti Vala. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran goalball head coach Bahman Doosti Vala said that the team succeeded in defending their title at the 2025 IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships after addressing their weaknesses from the 2024 Paralympic Games.
(2025-10-21). Chabahar port to boost storage capacity by 50% through new development projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), Saeed Rasouli, said on Tuesday that ongoing development and construction projects in Chabahar have pushed total public and private investment in the port to over 240 trillion rials (around $480 million), paving the way for a 50 percent increase in the storage capacity of essential goods.
(2025-10-21). Lukashenko sends bill on law-making activity to Parliament. eng.belta.by The head of state issued the instruction to prepare this bill following the large-scale review of legislation. Work on the document continued for almost a year.
(2025-10-21). Foreign Office refuses to disclose notes of 'secret meeting' between Lammy and Israeli foreign minister. thecanary.co The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has refused to disclose notes concerning a 'secret meeting' in April between David Lammy, at the time Keir Starmer's Foreign Secretary, and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar — because they could be "open to misinterpretation" and might harm the UK's relationship with (genocidal) Israel, Scottish paper The National […] | By
(2025-10-21). Trump Orders CIA To Attack Venezuela. popularresistance.org The United States is waging war on Venezuela. This is not a hypothetical; it is happening. | The Donald Trump administration is using extreme violence to try to overthrow Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. | The US military has killed dozens of Venezuelans in strikes on boats in international waters without charge or trial. UN experts have publicly condemned these attacks as "extrajudicial executions" that violate international law. | It is not only Venezuelans who have been executed by the US military. Among the victims of these illegal US attacks have been fishermen who were citizens of Colombia and Trinidad…
(2025-10-21). Bolshie Boris evades answers in Covid inquiry as young people take him to task. thecanary.co Today, Tuesday 21 October, ex-PM Boris Johnson gave evidence before the coronavirus (Covid-19) inquiry for the final time. Today's session focused on the devastating effect that the pandemic had on children and young people across the UK. Johnson and his government's mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic left tens of thousands of children disabled by Long […] | By
(2025-10-21). Partnerships key to improved SA-Indonesia trade. sanews.gov.za Partnerships key to improved SA-Indonesia trade | By Neo Bodumela | Jakarta, Indonesia – Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, believes that stronger collaboration and partnership is key to reducing the trade deficit between South Africa and Indonesia. | The Deputy Minister was addressing the South Africa-Indonesia Business Forum held in Jakarta ahead of the Official State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa. | "Our meeting today provides an opportunity to explore tangible areas of cooperation: how our businesses can partner in manufacturing, green technologies, logistics, and va…
(2025-10-21). Day in Belarus: Touching photos to celebrate the day. eng.belta.by Father's Day is a relatively new holiday for Belarus, established in 2022. As Mother's Day is celebrated a week earlier, these two dates have created the Week of Parental Love between them.
(2025-10-21). Will there be a U.S. war against Latin America? fightbackbetter.com Every day, it seems, there is a new escalation between Donald Trump of the U.S. and Gustavo Petro of Colombia. For a few weeks, since the UN meeting in New York, it seemed only to be a war of words, but now that all seems to be changing. | Already 6 boats on their way to or from Venezuela, in international waters, have been bombed by the US, who each time claims that the boats held "narcotraffickers" and that was the US motivation to strike the boats. Trouble is that no evidence was ever produced, not the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth time, and these attacks by the US are illegal under internati…
(2025-10-21). France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders as museum security scrutinised. geo.tv 
French police officers patrol in front of the Louvre Museum after it was robbed, with the Louvre Pyramid designed by Ieoh Ming Pei in the background, in Paris on October 19, 2025.— AFPFrench police on Tuesday stepped up the hunt for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the…
(2025-10-21). Edward Curtin's Latest Book: At the Lost and Found. globalresearch.ca I offer all my work that appears here for free, so if you think it worthy, I hope you would support me by buying my recent book and spreading the word about it. | At the Lost and Found: Personal & : …
(2025-10-21). JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Out, Registration Begins Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative exam dates and schedule of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and Session 2 on its official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in'.
(2025-10-21). In Florida, An Out of State ID Can Lead to Deportation. progressive.org Traffic enforcement plays into Donald Trump's crackdown on non-citizen commercial truck drivers.
(2025-10-21). Big Beautiful Breakdown: HBCU Students Caught Between Trump's Aid Cuts And A Government Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: The Dig / The Dig | The waiting room outside Howard University's financial aid office is crowded with students holding folders, laptops, phones, and the weight of their anxiety. | One student sighs loudly as she scrolls through her account balance. Another leans on a friend's shoulder, whispering about missing paperwork. A third paces in the hallway, phone pressed to her ear, explaining her situation to a parent. Behind the glass window, staff shuffle through stacks of files and answer questions as fast as they can, but the line of students waiting only grows. | Parents are here too. A mother with her…
(2025-10-21). The Imperial Propaganda Machine Is Failing In Unprecedented Ways. thealtworld.com 
(2025-10-21). Belarus at IPU Assembly: Many Western countries curtail social programs, embark on arms race. eng.belta.by Many Western countries have embarked on a rampant arms race while curtailing social programs, Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus, said as he addressed the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva.
(2025-10-21). El ´mal menor ª aplicará una nueva terapia de choque en Bolivia. strategic-culture.su El imperialismo buscará desmantelar por completo todo lo que fue construido por el MAS. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Con acierto, Evo Morales…
(2025-10-21). Wednesday 10/29: Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month with NorCal Bats. indybay.org LOLA (Live Oak Library Annex) at Simpkins, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-21). Iran starts exporting smart electricity meters to neighboring countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has begun exporting domestically produced smart electricity meters to neighboring countries, according to Hamed Ahmadi, Director General of the Technical, Engineering and Smartization Office at the Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir).
(2025-10-21). Karnataka Socio Economic Survey: The Murthys set a poor example. ummid.com By refusing to participate, Sudha and Narayana Murthy of Infosys not only trivialised a serious and much-needed public initiative but also set a poor example.
(2025-10-21). Eskom welcomes launch of the IRP 2025. sanews.gov.za Eskom welcomes launch of the IRP 2025 | Eskom has welcomed the launch of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which seeks to balance energy security, affordability, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic considerations in South Africa's transition from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources. | In a statement on Monday, the power utility said the IRP provides a clear investment framework for the supply of electricity needed to accelerate economic growth and inclusion in a context where overall unemployment stands at 30% and youth unemployment exceeds 50%. | "The IRP 2025 is not merely a policy upda…
(2025-10-21). US Mercenary Exposes CIA as Creator of 'Cartel of the Suns,' Details Sabotage Campaign. orinocotribune.com Former Green Beret and US mercenary Jordan Goudreau stated bluntly in a recent "This is no secret; it's the truth. We've known this for quite some time," Goudreau stated. Furthermore,…
(2025-10-21). Assisted Dying Bill is getting yet more corrupt as it escapes scrutiny again. thecanary.co It'll come as a surprise to nobody that, once again, parliament is being dodgy about the Assisted Dying Bill. The, to give it its full name, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has been marred with controversy at every step. The shambles range the bill barely even being written before it was voted on […] | By
(2025-10-21). Tuesday 10/28: ACLU People Power Action Call – Organizing for First Amendment, Democracy & Justice. indybay.org Online | RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/october-action-call…
(2025-10-21). 6 Smartphones under Rs. 10,000 that do not compromise on performance. ummid.com Today's budget smartphones under Rs. 10,000 pack surprising features and strong performance, proving that affordability and quality can coexist.
(2025-10-21). Pragmatismo por trás da cúpula russo-síria. globalresearch.ca Em 15 de outubro, o presidente sírio Ahmed al-Sharaa (também conhecido como Abu Mohammad al-Julani) visitou Moscou para conversas diplomáticas com Vladimir Putin no Kremlin. O diálogo foi considerado produtivo e permitiu o progresso nos atuais canais diplomáticos entre os …
(2025-10-21). Saturday 11/8: Potrero Hill and Dogpatch History Night. indybay.org 1070 Maryland St | Pier 70 Building 12…
(2025-10-21). Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra hosts fourth annual dates festival, auction. tribune.com.pk 
The desert-region of Al Dhafra in Abu Dhabi has once again opened its gates to the world of dates, inaugurating the fourth annual edition of the Al Dhafra Dates Festival & Auction under the patronage of Sheikh‚ÄØHamdan‚ÄØbin‚ÄØ Zayed‚ÄØAl‚ÄØ Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the region. The festival, scheduled to run until October 26, 2025, is billed as a landmark event for date production, cultural heritage and agricultural innovation. | At its core the festival aims to elevate the UAE's profile in premium date varie…
(2025-10-21). Scary video: US soldier almost killed after parachute failure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A beautiful U.S. military parade has turned into a scary moment when an American soldier almost fell to death when his main parachute failed to open.A video circualted on social media with thousands of views showing a U.S. Army paratrooper survives a jump after a main parachute failure by successfully deploying the reserve one.In the footage a group of armed men performed a jump with many seen landing successfully on the ground after opening their parachutes.However, a person's main parachute failed to open and he was seen falling rapidly to the ground and just moments before hitting earth his second p…
(2025-10-21). Lithuania Closes Borders Amid Smugglers' Balloon Incident. devdiscourse.com In a calculated move to safeguard its airspace, Lithuania has shut down its border crossing points with Belarus. This comes in response to the latest incursion of smugglers' balloons, as stated by the National Crisis Management Centre on Wednesday.
(2025-10-21). A Bonkers King: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-21). Sunday 11/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-10-21). Trump's 'murder…' warning to Xi Jinping ahead of meet: US-China trade deal chances now zero. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant yet confident tone on trade relations with China while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House. Trump praised Beijing for treating Washington "with great respect," but warned that if no "fair deal" is reached by November 1, Chinese goods will face tariffs of up to 155 percent. He confirmed his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month and revealed he had accepted an invitation to visit China early next year.
(2025-10-21). Trump Nominee Says MLK Holiday 'Should Be Tossed Into 7th Circle Of Hell,' Among Other Racist Remarks In Group Chat. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | At this point, there's no challenge in trying to find ways to tie the MAGA world to racism and Nazism. We're not exactly talking about a needle in a haystack here; it's more like a stack of needles you might occasionally find a sliver of hay in. Linking sugar intake to diabetes was more of a challenge. | We're not even a full week removed from the
(2025-10-21). Iran's girls' handball team victorious over Uzbekistan: 2025 AYG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's girls' handball team defeated Uzbekistan 27-24 at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Tuesday.
(2025-10-21). Friday 4/17: New Living Expo 2026. indybay.org The Marin Center – County Fairgrounds and Lagoon | 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903…
(2025-10-21). Ronaldo hits 949th career goal as Felix steals Al Nassr vs Al Fateh show. ummid.com Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo hit 949th career goal as his Portugal National Football team mate Joao Felix stole the show palying for Al Nassr against Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League MW5 match Saturday.
(2025-10-21). Operation Shanela nabs 739 in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nabs 739 in Limpopo | Over 700 suspects have been arrested for various crimes across the province of Limpopo, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. ⚪ "Between Monday, 12 October and Sunday, 19 October 2025, law enforcement teams across all five districts conducted simultaneous high-density operations that led to the arrest of 739 suspects and the recovery of seven firearms," the SAPS said in a statement on Monday. ⚪ Eight individuals were arrested for murder, while six others were arrested for attempted murder. Seventy-three others were arrested for assault grievous bodily harm (GBH)…
(2025-10-21). Lebanese Army Removes Barriers as Israel Continues to Attack Southern Border Regions. news.antiwar.com The Lebanese Army was in the south of the country near Aitaroun today, removing concrete barriers set up by the IDF just days prior. The barriers blocked multiple roads leading to the farmland south of the village, and included signs warning "danger of death" for farmers who attempted to access their fields. The army reported …
(2025-10-21). Godongwana appointed as Acting President. sanews.gov.za Godongwana appointed as Acting President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, as Acting President. ⚪ Godongwana's acting period starts on Tuesday, 21 October and will conclude on Monday, 27 October 2025. ⚪ The President made this appointment in view of consecutive international visits that he will be undertaking in the coming days. ⚪ Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile will be on leave during this period. ⚪ President Ramaphosa is travelling to Indonesia on Tuesday for a Working Visit taking place on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. This will be followed by a S…
(2025-10-21). Drone attack strikes near Khartoum airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A drone attack have hit the vicinity of Khartoum Airport early Tuesday, AFP reported citing eyewitnesses.The Sudanese authorties announced that they will reopen Khartoum International Airport for domestic flights starting Wednesday, October 22, after it was closed for over two years dur to the war in Sudan, the Civil Aviation Authority said.Drone sounds were heard over central and southern Khartoum before people reports several blasts in the airport area between 4: 00 a.m. and 6: 00 a.m. local time in Sudan, AFP maintained.
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(2025-10-21). K-P reports new polio case, Pakistan's total climbs to 30. tribune.com.pk 
The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has confirmed a new case of wild poliovirus in District Torghar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. This is the second case from District Torghar this year. | Wild poliovirus (WPV1) was detected in a 12-month-old boy from Union Council Ghari, Torghar. With this detection, the total number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2025 has reached 30, including 19 from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, nine from Sindh, and one each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. | The National Polio Eradication Campaign successfully administered polio drops…
(2025-10-21). Can the Trump-Putin Meeting in Hungary Succeed? globalresearch.ca The meeting between Trump and Putin in Hungary, assuming the pre-meeting negotiations between the envoys of the two presidents get that far, is likely the last chance for peace instead of war.
(2025-10-21). Zionism's Cultivation of a Closed Heart. globalresearch.ca This essay traces how both Nazi racial supremacy and Zionist Jewish supremacy were structured by Eurocentric doctrines of conquest, purity, and civilizational entitlement…
(2025-10-21). Alleged Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine member, October 7 attack participant arrested in Louisiana. longwarjournal.org Mahmoud al Muhtadi, a reported member of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), was arrested by federal authorities in Louisiana for his alleged participation in the Hamas-led October 7 massacre in southern Israel.
(2025-10-21). Morocco betters Germany, Spain with 16 consecutive victories. ummid.com Atlas Lions Morocco surpassed Germany and Spain with 16 consecutive victories in international football after beating Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.
(2025-10-21). Exposición fotográfica "Fidel en la memoria" recorre etapas de las relaciones Cuba-China. radiohc.cu 
Por Isis María Allen | Fotos: Cortesía de la Sala Rosa Jo Chang, del Barrio chino de La Habana. | "Fidel en la memoria" es el título de la exposición fotográfica, que, en la Sala Rosa Jo Chang, del Barrio chino de La Habana, muestra etapas de las relaciones entre Cuba y China, a propósito del aniversario 65 de su establecimiento diplomático. | Constituyen las primeras referencias, imágenes del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) en su vínculo con el país asiático, en la década de los 60 del pasado siglo, así como del entonces presidente de la República, Osvaldo Dorticós y del com…
(2025-10-21). EU under fire for halting Israel sanctions. tehrantimes.com The EU has been criticized for pausing sanctions against Israel in response to Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts in the Middle East, as the fragile ceasefire came under threat.
(2025-10-21). The green transition's barren footprint. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-21). Video: Tory MP embarrasses himself trying to back Maccabi Tel Aviv at any cost. thecanary.co The establishment continues to embarrass itself over the fascist, racist, misogynist, and violent fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv. After the decision of West Midlands Police and Aston Villa football club to ban them from a 'European' fixture in Birmingham early next month, the establishment have persisted in trying to overturn the decision. […] | By
(2025-10-21). Maharashtra MBB, BDS 2025 Round 3 Selection List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday October 17, 2025 on its official website medicalug2025.mahacet.org NEET UG 2025 Third Selection List of CAP Round 3 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2025-10-21). Entire Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet resigns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Cabinet resigned to facilitate the election of a new leader…
(2025-10-21). Confusion Prevails in Bangladesh Over National Charter. ummid.com The majority of people in Bangladesh are in the dark and groping in the wild to understand what the much-talked-about "July National Charter" is about, a political roadmap for democratic transition, at the behest of the Interim Government.
(2025-10-21). Belarusian customs hand silver chalice over to Grodno convent. eng.belta.by Grodno customs officers handed a silver communion cup to the Holy Nativity of the Theotokos Convent in Grodno.
(2025-10-21). Monday 10/20: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-21). Tasting the truth: Australia's native cuisine reclaims its power. independentaustralia.net 
aljazeera.com (2025-10-21). Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks
Israeli attacks across Gaza have continued despite a ceasefire being agreed upon on October 10, with 13 bodies received by the hospitals in last 24 hours. | Israel's war on Gaza has been nothing but genocide, Qatar's emir says while condemning the continuous violation of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-10-21). Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks. aljazeera.com Deadly Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza as US VP and other officials visit Israel for ceasefire talks.
(2025-10-21). Volunteers join Gaza's civil defence crews despite huge risks. aljazeera.com Volunteers in Gaza are training to help their neighbours as firefighters, medics, and rescue workers.
(2025-10-21). Vance in Israel says 'great optimism' ceasefire will hold. aljazeera.com US Vice President JD Vance says, one week into the Gaza ceasefire, he has "great optimism" the peace deal will hold.
(2025-10-21). US and Belize sign 'safe third country' agreement for asylum seekers. aljazeera.com The agreement is the latest deal the Trump administration has struck to deport migrants to third-party countries.
(2025-10-21). Charged for saying 'I love Muhammad', India's Muslims decry gov't crackdown. aljazeera.com Several BJP-ruled states file cases against hundreds of Muslims, most of them in Uttar Pradesh, for raising the chant.
(2025-10-21). George Springer's Game 7 home run sends Blue Jays into MLB World Series. aljazeera.com Springer's three-run homer against Seattle put Toronto Blue Jays into the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
(2025-10-21). Jewellery from Louvre perhaps "stolen to order" aljazeera.com "Art is worth something, even if it's stolen."
(2025-10-21). Dutch privacy watchdog warns voters against asking AI how to vote. aljazeera.com
(2025-10-21). Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters burn vehicle, attack police in Dublin. aljazeera.com Tuesday's protest comes nearly two years after violent anti-immigration riots broke out in central Dublin.
(2025-10-21). University of Arizona latest to turn down Trump's policy demands. aljazeera.com Seven of nine institutions approached by the Trump administration have now declined to sign new federal funding rules.
(2025-10-21). Cranes topple during deadly tornado in northern France. aljazeera.com Video shows towering construction cranes being brought down by a tornado in northern France, killing one person.
(2025-10-21). Video: Applause in parliament as Japan gets first female prime minister. aljazeera.com There was applause in Japan's parliament as members voted in the country's first woman prime minister.
(2025-10-21). Inside Israel's war of imprisonment against Palestinians. aljazeera.com What can the release of Palestinian detainees tell us about the ceasefire and the future of Israeli occupation?>
(2025-10-21). Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks. aljazeera.com Diwali celebrations push air pollution to hazardous levels, impacting health and visibility.
(2025-10-21). Palestinian woman attacked by Israeli settler while harvesting olives. aljazeera.com An Israeli settler assaulted a Palestinian woman while she was harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank town of Turmu…
(2025-10-21). Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre. aljazeera.com The military also confiscated 30 Starlink satellites from the sprawling KK Park scam centre on the border with Thailand.
(2025-10-21). General strike shuts down Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis. aljazeera.com More than 200 people have been hospitalised in recent weeks with respiratory issues blamed on a local chemical plant.
(2025-10-21). Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year. aljazeera.com More than 40 children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this year.
(2025-10-21). Real Madrid vs Juventus: UEFA Champions League — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Real Madrid face their first serious test of Champions League with a stellar matchup against former champions Juventus.
(2025-10-21). Israel's Netanyahu fires national security chief Tzachi Hanegbi. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's office says he will appoint deputy head of the National Security Council, Gil Reich, as acting head.
(2025-10-21). WHO warns $1.7bn funding shortfall threatens polio eradication efforts. aljazeera.com The significant funding reductions mean certain activities will simply not happen: WHO's polio eradication director.
(2025-10-21). Diwali provokes 'hazardous' alert over New Delhi air quality. aljazeera.com Fireworks set off for the festival of lights contribute to Indian capital's 'worst in the world' air quality.
(2025-10-21). Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister. aljazeera.com Japan's Emperor Naruhito has officially appointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister.
(2025-10-21). Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid 4-0: UEFA Champions League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates, with post-match reaction and interviews, from our full-text commentary stream of the UCL fixture.
(2025-10-21). What caused Amazon's AWS outage, and why did so many major apps go offline? aljazeera.com Amazon Web Services, a cloud platform that supports a portion of the internet, experienced a massive outage on Monday.
(2025-10-21). Arsenal thump Atletico in Champions League, PSG and Barcelona in routs too. aljazeera.com Victor Gyokeres ends drought with brace in Arsenal's 4-0 win against Atletico, while PSG hit seven and Barcelona six.
(2025-10-21). Doha Debates is back. aljazeera.com Hosts Dareen Abughaida & Imran Garda lead majlis-style debates from Qatar's Education City.
(2025-10-21). 'We'll keep fighting': Mahmoud Khalil appealing deportation. aljazeera.com Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and US resident, appeared before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
(2025-10-21). Japan's parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country's first female PM. aljazeera.com Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority.
(2025-10-21). Cold cells, meagre meals: Palestinian American boy suffers in Israeli jail. aljazeera.com Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, has described inhumane conditions in Israeli detention as rights advocates call for his release.
(2025-10-21). Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK. aljazeera.com Tel Aviv football team says it is working to 'stamp out racism' among its fan base.
(2025-10-21). Warner Bros Discovery explores possible sale. aljazeera.com Comcast, Netflix and Paramount-Skydance reportedly have interest in buying the media giant.
(2025-10-21). Why are so many people opting out of parenthood? aljazeera.com We dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations.
(2025-10-21). Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's 'Iron Lady' and first female prime minister? aljazeera.com Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges in office.
(2025-10-21). Five-year plans steer decades of progress. ecns.cn In 1954, one year after China initiated the inaugural Five-Year Plan (1953-57), a specialized factory for manufacturing bearings, core components of mechanical equipment, was set up in Luoyang, Henan province.
(2025-10-21). Where ancient charm meets modern glow: discover Yiwu's hidden gem! ecns.cn With stone-paved alleys and white-walled, black-tiled houses, Yiwu, home to a thousand-year-old Fotang Ancient Town, still draws crowds today. Here, ancient culture and modern flair coexist.
(2025-10-21). China's GDP rises in Q3. ecns.cn In the first three quarters, industrial output grew by 6.2 percent compared to the same period last year, while in the first half of the year, it rose by 6.4 percent from a year earlier.
(2025-10-21). Japan's ruling party forms new coalition. ecns.cn Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi has largely boosted her chances to be elected Japan's first female prime minister after her party formally signed an agreement in Tokyo to form a coalition government with the Japan Innovation Party on the eve of the extraordinary session of the Diet.
(2025-10-21). 20th CPC Central Committee starts fourth plenary session. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning.
(2025-10-21). New international body for mediation formed in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A brand-new chapter in the global dispute resolution mechanism opened on Monday with the inauguration of the International Organization for Mediation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2025-10-21). CUHK History Museum displays Yang Zhenning's Nobel Prize Certificate. ecns.cn On Saturday, the Nobel laureate, Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, and renowned physicist Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103.
(2025-10-21). Jiangsu's first regionally decentralized grid-side energy storage project successfully connected to grid. ecns.cn On September 30, the 49.8MW/99.6MWh grid-side energy storage power station of Suqian Zhonghe East Line New Energy in Jiangsu was officially connected to the grid. This marks the official operation of Jiangsu's first grid-side independent energy storage project constructed in a regionally decentralized manner, providing a new model for the development of grid-side energy storage.
(2025-10-21). China urges Paraguay to make 'right decision' on ties, reaffirms one-China principle. ecns.cn China has reiterated that the one-China principle is a prevailing consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm in international relations, after Paraguayan First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Meza reportedly called for "a serious and broad debate" on establishing possible diplomatic and trade relations with China.
(2025-10-21). People pay tribute to Nobel laureate Yang Zhenning. ecns.cn Tsinghua University Institute for Advanced Study sets up a memorial room on campus, open for condolences from friends and well-wishers from last Saturday to this Friday.
(2025-10-21). Thai Prime Minister announces intensified crackdown on telecom fraud. ecns.cn Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday chaired the first 2025 meeting of the Committee on the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime, outlining intensified efforts to curb telecommunications fraud.
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM. ecns.cn Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament.
(2025-10-21). China's job market stable in first three quarters of this year. ecns.cn China's employment has remained stable in the first three quarters of the year thanks to robust economic growth and strong policy support from the government, said an official from the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-10-21). China adds 22 sites to wetlands of national importance list. ecns.cn China has recently added 22 wetlands to its list of wetlands of national importance, bringing the total number to 80, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA).
(2025-10-21). Unlocking Xinjiang Charms | Clouds on the ground: Xinjiang's cotton miracle. ecns.cn Xinjiang's cotton output grew from just 5,000 tonnes in 1949 to 5.69 million tonnes in 2024, accounting for 92.3% of the national total that year.
(2025-10-21). EconoScope | China's Q3 economic report signals resilience and vitality. ecns.cn China's economy expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-10-21). Sichuan reports first case of HIV-2 infection. ecns.cn Sichuan has confirmed its first-ever case of HIV-2 infection, a rare strain of the virus seldom seen in China, health authorities reported after a detailed laboratory and epidemiological investigation.
(2025-10-21). GDP momentum keeps growth on track. ecns.cn China's robust 5.2 percent economic expansion in the first three quarters has laid a solid foundation for achieving its full-year growth target, analysts said, as the world's second-largest economy continues to show resilience with strong industrial production despite headwinds.
(2025-10-21). CR450: World's fastest bullet train hits track for trials in China. ecns.cn The CR450, touted as the world's fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), is currently undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai—Chongqing—Chengdu high-speed rail line.
(2025-10-21). Top court cracks down on firearms. ecns.cn China's top court has reiterated the need to strictly control firearms and explosives, underscoring its judicial commitment to eliminating gun-related hazards and maintaining public security.
(2025-10-21). Funerals held for two Israeli soldiers killed by anti-tank missile in southern Gaza. haaretz.com Maj. Yaniv Kula and Staff Sgt. Itay Yavetz were killed when militants emerged from a tunnel and fired at IDF bulldozers near a humanitarian aid route…
(2025-10-21). Body of slain hostage Tal Haimi, killed on October 7, returned to Israel. haaretz.com Haimi, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, joined the battle over the kibbutz during the Hamas attack on the morning of October 7, 2023. Ella Haimi said her husband fought together with Lior Rudaeff, whose body remains in Gaza; 15 deceased hostages remain in Gaza…
(2025-10-21). tight control over his ambiguous Gaza deal has Netanyahu spiraling. haaretz.com Witkoff and Kushner are in Israel to ensure it stays aligned with Washington. They sided with Hamas on key cease-fire disputes, and their own deal's paradox — negotiating with Hamas now only to erase it later — will also soon test Netanyahu's ties with his far-right allies…
(2025-10-21). U.S. seeks to enlist Azerbaijan in international force to stabilize Gaza under postwar plan. haaretz.com Washington sees Azerbaijan as a key candidate for an international peacekeeping force due to its ties with Israel and Turkey, but Baku remains hesitant to join as Israeli officials warn against Turkish military involvement in postwar Gaza…
(2025-10-21). Ecuador: Abusive Response to Protests. hrw.org An army member clashes with a protester during a demonstration against diesel price hikes and other economic measures by Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa's government, in Quito, Ecuador October 12, 2025. | © REUTERS/Karen Toro…
(2025-10-21). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-21). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-21). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-21). Uganda Parliament honours former Kenyan PM, Raila Odinga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have hailed the late former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga for his Pan Africanism spirit saying that he was a leader revered across Africa and the whole world. Odinga died in India on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 after he reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. He was laid …
(2025-10-21). FLI and Austria partner to boost CSO leadership and accountability. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), based on Kanjokya Street in Kampala, has signed a partnership agreement with the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation to deliver governance and accountability training for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. The agreement was signed on October 17, 2025. The two-day training, themed "Strengthening CSOs through Governance …
(2025-10-21). UDB graduates new cohort of SMEs under enterprise development program. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbale, equipping participants with critical business skills and investor-readiness knowledge to drive sustainable growth. Delivered in partnership with Makerere University Business School's Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation …
(2025-10-21). BrighterMonday, Mastercard Foundation empower youth at Eastern Uganda career fair. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, held the Eastern Edition of the Career Fair at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Mbale, marking the first time the institution hosted such an event. The two-day fair drew over 1,400 students and young professionals from various institutions across eastern Uganda, …
(2025-10-21). Uganda will never take security lecturers from BBC wayward writers. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) produced a wayward article written by Wycliffe Muia and titled "Uganda's Special Forces Command: The elite unit with a license to kill" in their recent publication. This is not an exposé, but it is a relic of the colonial imagination, written with the same imperial arrogance …
(2025-10-21). From Mediator to Power Broker: Erdogan's Gaza Gamble Pays Off. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey's long-standing relationship with Hamas, once viewed as a diplomatic liability, has become a strategic advantage. By persuading the militant group to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal, President Tayyip Erdogan has placed Ankara back at the heart of Middle Eastern diplomacy. The move marks a major geopolitical reversal for a …
(2025-10-21). Vance's Israel Visit Tests Fragile Gaza Truce and U.S. Mediation Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. Vice President JD Vance's arrival in Israel marks Washington's latest effort to stabilise a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and advance President Donald Trump's 20-point peace framework. The truce, only eight days old, has been marred by mutual accusations of violations, sporadic violence, and disputes over the return of hostage bodies, aid delivery, and border …
(2025-10-21). French Police Hunt Louvre Thieves but Priceless Loot May Be Lost Forever. moderndiplomacy.eu French authorities are racing to track down the thieves behind Sunday's daring robbery at the Louvre Museum, where crown jewels were stolen in what experts describe as a "national humiliation." The incident highlights growing concerns over museum security amid a rise in art and jewel thefts across Europe. Why It Matters: The Louvre home to the …
(2025-10-21). Taiwan's APEC Envoy to Pursue 'Proactive' Engagement Amid China Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's representative to next week's APEC summit in South Korea, Lin Hsin-i, said he will seek "proactive" exchanges with other leaders, marking Taipei's effort to maintain international visibility amid growing Chinese pressure. Taiwan, which attends APEC under the name Chinese Taipei, is one of the few platforms where both Taiwan and China are present. Why …
(2025-10-21). Defiant Sarkozy Heads to Jail, Marking Historic Fall for Former French President. moderndiplomacy.eu Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin serving a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of conspiring to secure illegal campaign funds from Libya during his 2007 election bid. The ruling marks a stunning downfall for the once-flamboyant leader and makes him the first French head of state to be jailed since World …
(2025-10-21). U.S.-Canada Near Trade Breakthrough Ahead of APEC Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Canada are edging closer to a trade agreement covering steel, aluminium, and energy, with officials indicating that it could be ready for signing by Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea. The talks aim to ease trade tensions between …
(2025-10-21). From Putin to Pyongyang: Is Trump Planning a Kim Jong Un Reunion? moderndiplomacy.eu After the U.S.—Russia summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest this October, diplomatic attention swiftly shifted eastward to a region where Trump once scripted some of his most dramatic foreign policy moments. In Washington, Seoul, and even Pyongyang, speculation is mounting about the possible revival of a U.S.—North Korea summit. According to …
(2025-10-21). Counting the dead in Israel's genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
A As of Sunday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has recorded over 68,000 people killed, the majority of them women, children, and the elderly, with around 170,200 wounded since the w…
(2025-10-21). Qatari emir slams Gaza truce violations as Vance lands in Israel. newarab.com 
Speaking at Qatar's legislative council, the emir stated that the international community must protect Gazans and ensure Israel is held to account for violations, which have killed dozens of Palestinians since the truce came into effect. | He also warned that Israel was accelerating settler expansion in the occ…
(2025-10-21). Israel kills two in Gaza as aid trucks prevented from entering. newarab.com 
An The strike targeted the Sha'f neighbourhood in
(2025-10-21). Israel returns tortured, mutilated Palestinian bodies to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Vance due in Israel as US seeks to shore up Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a flare-up of violence, with Despite incidents over the weekend, both warring parties have said they are committed to the US-backed truce, and
(2025-10-21). As war on Gaza lulls, the search for thousands of missing begins. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). What 'Remains' in Gaza's Bone Temple. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-21). Israeli settlers hospitalise Palestinian woman picking olives. newarab.com 
A local Palestinian official told reporters that they have documented 158 assaults on Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, whi…
(2025-10-21). Lebanon army removes Israeli roadblocks near southern village. newarab.com 
The Lebanese army on Monday evening began dismantling roadblocks placed by the Israeli army outside the village of In a statement, the army said that Israeli forces had positioned concrete blocks and piles of earth on a road outside the village on Sunday night to block residents from accessing their land. | It worked alongside the UN's peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) to remove the barriers, it said. | The Israeli military has occupi…
(2025-10-21). Saudi Arabia executes man said to have joined protests as minor. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Turkish prosecutors seek long jail terms for opposition mayors. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). As gold prices soar Egypt's brides settle for fake bling, silver. newarab.com 
The price of 21-karat gold, the most traded variety in this country, rose from EGP3,720 (around $78) per gram in January to over EGP4,6…
(2025-10-21). UK govt ignores calls to apologise in Maccabi 'antisemitism' row. newarab.com 
The UK government has ignored calls to apologise for suggesting that a decision to Birmingham city council's safety advisory group last week barred fans of It based its decision on an assessment by the West Midlands Police, which designated it…
(2025-10-21). Mahmoud Khalil appears in appeals court amid deportation threats. newarab.com 
The hearing before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals came as the government seeks to overturn a lower court order granting Khalil's June release from a Louisiana immigration jai…
(2025-10-21). Israel could fiddle election rules to keep far-right in power. newarab.com 
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu is particularly concerned that his far-right
(2025-10-21). Who is Mark Savaya, Trump's special envoy to Iraq. newarab.com
(2025-10-21). Desertification threatens Iraq's ancient heartland and heritage. newarab.com 
Once the cradle of early Iraq's Agriculture Minister, Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, recently
(2025-10-21). Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female leader. newarab.com 
Takaichi, 64, is also the first woman to lead the
(2025-10-21). Syria gives banks six months to absorb Lebanon crisis losses. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Morocco military spending soars amid tensions with Algeria. newarab.com 
The draft budget submitted to the parliament on Monday allocates 157 billion dirhams (US$17.1 billion) towards defence in 2026, up 18 percent from the year before. | The kingdom has moved to bolster its military and security capabilities over the past decade. | Spending has risen every year over the past seven years, increasing almost 40 percent from 96.7 billion dirhams (US$10.4 billion) in 2019. | A recent report by US thinktank the Intern…
(2025-10-21). Maccabi Tel Aviv refuse away tickets for Aston Villa match. newarab.com 
The ban followed safety concerns raised by British Police, who cited potential protests outside Villa Park, following demonstrations at "From…
(2025-10-21). UK removes Syria's HTS from 'terrorist' organisations list. newarab.com 
The UK on Tuesday removed The move comes after the United States announced in July it would revoke HTS was proscribed b…
(2025-10-21). Italy: Migrant rescuers go on trial in legal first. newarab.com 
The defendants were involved with the The migrants had been stranded on the Danish tanker Maersk Etienne for over a month, with both Italy and M…
(2025-10-21). Tunisian city on general strike over factory pollution. newarab.com 
Workers in the southern Tunisian city of Thousands have recently
(2025-10-21). World Bank estimates Syria reconstruction costs at $216 bln. newarab.com 
Reconstruction is one of the most significant challenges facing
(2025-10-21). Assad-era subterranean torture dungeon found in Syria's Homs. newarab.com 
Syrian security officials on Monday discovered The harrowing dungeon was uncovered in It was reportedly found 10…
(2025-10-21). Russia cuts power to north Ukraine amid Trump ceasefire calls. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Algeria says working to bring back 7 teen migrants from Spain. newarab.com 
Algeria said Monday it was working to repatriate seven teenagers whose Mediterranean crossing to During an official visit to Algiers by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, his
(2025-10-21). Algeria opposition figure sentenced for insulting Tebboune. newarab.com 
Ghares, a secular leftist opposition figure, was sentenced "to two years in prison for remarks concerning the president", lawyer Abdelghani Badi said. | He said the court did not order Ghares's immediate detention, adding t…
(2025-10-21). Syria announces seizure of 12 million captagon pills. newarab.com 
The Syrian interior ministry said Monday it seized about 12 million The seizure marks one of the largest drug busts since the transitional authority assumed power in late 2024. | Following "precise monitoring and tracking of a smuggling network attempting to traffic large quantities of narcotics abroad", security forces seized "around 12 million captagon pills in the Al-Dumayr area", Brigadier General Khaled Eid, director…
(2025-10-21). UK military to get new powers to shoot down drones. newarab.com 
Britain's armed forces will get new powers to shoot down "unidentified" drones over military bases, Defence Minister John Healey said on Monday, after While recent drone sightings over airports in Germany and Denmark have triggered transport chaos, Poland shot down some of the small aircraft last month, and some were seen over UK airbases last year. | Countries across Europe have blamed Russia for the drone flights and agreed to boost military spend…
(2025-10-21). Azerbaijan lifts Armenia cargo transit curbs amid peace deal. newarab.com 
Aliyev told Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a meeting in Astana that a shipment of Kazakh grain via Azerbaijan to Armenia marked the first such consignment since transit was halted in the final years of the Soviet Union, whe…
(2025-10-21). Israeli minister calls for Yahya Sinwar's body to be burned. newarab.com 
Speaking to the ultra-Orthodox Israeli radio station Kol Barama, Regev said that "there are certain symbols we should not return". | "Because we know the Middle East and what happens in the region, I say that I don't want to see Sinwar return…
(2025-10-21). Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Sat. newarab.com 
Fifteen international staff with the United Nations He said the staff are now free to move around the compound and have been in contact with their families and U.N. agencies, adding: "We hope that they will be free to leave the compound as soon as possible." | Dujarric said five Yemeni staff who were also detained in the compound si…
(2025-10-21). Disgraced Prince Andrew may face more legal woes: UK biographer. newarab.com
(2025-10-21). Drone attack hits Khartoum airport area ahead of reopening. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-21). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-21). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-21). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-21). Can the US-Australia Alliance Shatter China's Rare Earths Monopoly? thinktank.pk In a world increasingly powered by advanced tech, the scramble for rare earth elements—those obscure yet indispensable materials fueling everything from smartphones to stealth fighters—has turned into a high-stakes geopolitical chess game. Enter the latest move: a groundbreaking agreement between the United States and Australia, signed just yesterday on October 20, 2025, aimed at loosening …
(2025-10-21). Why Trump Believes Ukraine Can't Win the War Against Russia? thinktank.pk 
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements have sparked intense debate. He has expressed skepticism about Ukraine's ability to emerge victorious, suggesting that the war should freeze along current battle lines and that territorial concessions might be necessary. This perspective comes amid shifting U.S. policy and global …
(2025-10-21). Afghanistan-Pakistan: Brothers Divided by Misunderstanding, United by Destiny. thinktank.pk The recent rise in tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan has drawn concern and sorrow among observers across the region. Two countries sharing not only a 2,600-kilometer-long border but also deep historical, cultural, linguistic, and religious ties are once again facing avoidable friction. For centuries, the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan have shared bloodlines, faith, and …
(2025-10-21). Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test: Masood's 87 Defies Dropped Catches in Tense Test Opener. thinktank.pk In a gripping opening day of the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan battled to a solid 259 for 5 against a resilient South African side. Captain Shan Masood led from the front with a hard-fought 87, while Abdullah Shafique's lucky 57 formed the backbone of a crucial 111-run partnership. However, the story of …
(2025-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-21). Delaware Chancery Court hears lawsuit challenging law aimed at providing tax relief to New Castle County homeowners. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? With the window to issue amended tax bills before New Castle County's Nov. 30 payment deadline closing fast, Delaware's Chancery Court heard arguments Monday in a Apartment and mobile home associations are suing the state, county and local school districts. They are asking t…
(2025-10-21). New Zealand government denounces looming strike by 110,000 workers for being pro-Palestine. wsws.org The right-wing government is deeply concerned about widespread opposition to the Gaza genocide as well as its assault on living standards and public services.
(2025-10-21). Trump adds Colombia to Latin America target list. wsws.org The US president cut off aid to the longtime military ally and imposed new tariffs, denouncing Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an illegitimate narco leader.
(2025-10-21). Nazism, big business and the working class: Historical experience and political lessons. wsws.org This webinar, chaired by David North, brings together historians David Abraham, Jacques Pauwels, and Mario Keàüler to examine how German big business and state institutions enabled Hitler's rise, while drawing the urgent contemporary lessons for building an opposition to fascism.
(2025-10-21). First Brands collapse a symptom of spreading financial rot. wsws.org The company's demise, preceded by the failure of auto financing company Tricolor, has brought warnings that there could be more shocks in the pipeline.
(2025-10-21). Explosion at factory in Bashkiria, Russia kills 3 workers. wsws.org The factory explosion gives insight not only into the industrial slaughter in Russia but also into the social relations prevailing in the country amid the war in Ukraine.
(2025-10-21). Amid "No Kings" protests, the Trump administration flexes military muscle to intimidate opposition. wsws.org A live-fire military display overseen by Vice President JD Vance marks a new stage in the Trump administration's preparations for domestic repression and dictatorship.
(2025-10-21). Twin industrial catastrophes in Tennessee, US and Dhaka, Bangladesh expose global capitalism's war on workers. wsws.org Though separated by 8,200 miles, the October 10 explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) munitions plant and the October 14 garment factory fire in Bangladesh share the same root cause: the subordination of human life to corporate profit.
(2025-10-21). Ukraine: From sporadic resistance to war to the first hotbeds of collective struggle. wsws.org Resistance to forced mobilization in Ukraine is increasingly taking on social and collective forms.
(2025-10-21). Australian protests against fascism and the far-right. wsws.org "There are so many similarities between Trump and Hitler and their leadership. And because the US is so powerful, I feel like Australia is following suit."
(2025-10-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Young adults and workers marched on the national legislature in Peru, while the British Columbia General Employees Union agreed to non-binding arbitration as a province-wide strike continues.