(2026-10-11). Putin told Trump about position on peace deal: Kremlin. al-monitor.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said Saturday. | The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's position.
(2026-10-11). Putin offers to help end Iran war, but can Russia deliver? al-monitor.com As Washington and Tehran weigh their next moves, Moscow is seeking a diplomatic foothold in a war where influence may prove harder to convert into concrete results.
(2026-10-11). US may join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh attack kills 12, wounds over 300. geo.tv Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.— ReutersDead include 4 Saudis, 2Bangladeshis, nationals of…
(2026-10-11). Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) – At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.
counterpunch.org (2026-10-08). Three Years of Genocide: How Americas Israel-First Media Filtered Out the TruthThe ceasefire that established the so-called "Board of Peace" has done nothing to end the genocide in Gaza.
malaymail.com (2026-10-08). Three years into Gaza genocide, women face deaths, miscarriages and loss, data show
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted women and girls, with significant increases in deaths, injuries, and health issues such as miscarriages and malnutrition.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-09). Humans of Gaza: Palestinian lives, dreams and voices cut short in Israel's genocidal war since Oct. 7
(2026-10-11). Thousands March in Turin for Palestine. indybay.org Torino for Gaza, the Italian activist coalition held a demonstration and march "La fine del genocidio è la fine del sionismo" (an end to genocide and Zionism) on the Global Day of Action for Palestine.
(2026-10-11). Hundreds at FedEx Demand End of Weapons Pipeline for Palestine Genocide. indybay.org Saying "Fed Up with FedEX," Bay Area student, labor, political, and religious groups object to Oakland Airport's use for arms shipments.
(2026-10-11). FedEx, STOP Shipping Weapons To Israel For Genocide Demand Unionists and Activists in Oakland. indybay.org Hundreds of activists and unionists rallied at FedEx near the Oakland airport to demand that it stop shipping weapons to Israel for the genocide and wars in the Middle East. They also attacked it for union busting and supporting redistricting to eliminate Black representation.
(2026-10-11). Friday 10/23: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/24: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah and Lara Kiswani. indybay.org Arrillaga Family Recreation Center | Sequoia Room | 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-10-11). Palestinian Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins top photography prize at Bayeux. al-monitor.com Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. | The Washington Post, NPR (National Public Radio, US) and CNN won the top prizes in the print, radio and television categories for reports from Ukraine, Gaza and the West Bank respectively.
(2026-10-11). Thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in several European cities. al-monitor.com Thousands of people on Saturday joined pro-Palestinian marches in London, Berlin and Dublin calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years…
(2026-10-11). Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Saturday, health officials said.Medics said an Israeli strike killed four people near Panda Mall in Gaza City, while another killed one person in the Tuffah neighbourhood further south of the city.The Israeli military said the two strikes targeted militants, without giving further information.
(2026-10-11). Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled. al-monitor.com One year after US President Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza to be over, few of the long-term promises of the ceasefire have come to fruition. | Here is a list of some of the key points of the October 10, 2025 ceasefire and where things stand: | – Hostages released, calm in Israel -:…
(2026-10-11). Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire. al-monitor.com Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her family. | It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was supposed to allow food to flood into the ruined territory, yet widespread hunger persists there.
(2026-10-11). October 7 scars push first-time voters to right. al-monitor.com Like hundreds of thousands of Israelis, Amihai will be of voting age for the first time since Hamas carried out its attack on October 7, 2023. When he casts his ballot this month, he has one priority above all ⚪ security. | From a field overlooking the sprawling ruins of the northern Gaza Strip, the 18-year-old says he plans to vote for a far-right party at the ballot box, three years after the deadliest day in Israeli history.
(2026-10-11). The Gaza 'Board of Peace' Commitment is tied to Israeli Colonialism. juancole.com ( Besides omitting the historic…
(2026-10-11). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Maher Nazzal: Shame on New Zealand's mainstream news media. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Thousands of people took to the streets across Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday, standing in solidarity with Palestine as part of the Global Day of Action. Yet where was the media coverage? From Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and communities across the country, people turned out to demand justice, freedom and…
(2026-10-11). Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalBANGKOK, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Finance officials from around the world will gather in Thailand this week under the shadow of a widening war in the Middle East, the biggest energy supply shock ever and rising interest rates that together pose daunting risks to already-sluggish global economic growth.
(2026-10-11). US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade. al-monitor.com Oct 10 (Reuters) – The US militarysaid on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against Iran."AU.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the "Arika Sun") with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship's propulsion without harming the crew," the US Central Commandposted on X.CENTCOM said the cargo vessel had attempted to transit regional waters after leaving an Iranian port.
(2026-10-11). Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027. al-monitor.com Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections to September next year, official media said, confirming widespread speculation that they would be delayed once again. | The first legislative elections since 2006, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been scheduled for November 28, with a presidential election expected in early 2027.
(2026-10-11). Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Eman AbouhassiraRAMALLAH, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay.Abbas' decree cited "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" and the need to establish suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions for "free, fair and inclusive elections", the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
(2026-10-11). Moroccan king says migration cooperation model with Spain hit limit. al-monitor.com By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Oct 9 (Reuters) – King Mohammed VI said on Friday that Morocco's efforts to curb irregular migration had produced "concrete results," but that the current cooperation model with Spain had reached its limits amid recurring crises.At least 70,000 peoplecrossed from Morocco into the enclave of Ceuta in July. Most have returned but thousands, including minors, remained.Speaking at the parliament's opening, the king cited "obsolete" and "unrealistic" Spanish court decisions that hindered cooperation on migration.
(2026-10-11). Major Saudi conferences to proceed, organisers say, despite deadly airport attack. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Federico MaccioniRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – The organisers of two major Saudi energy and investment conferences said their events will go ahead this month and reassured visitors on security, after missile attacks on Riyadh's airport left four people dead and an airliner heavily damaged this week.The attacks led to widespread flight disruptions, with people taking land routes or circuitous alternative flights. The UK, France and Germany have warned their citizens to avoid Riyadh.
(2026-10-11). Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief. geo.tv Commuters cross a checkpoint as police officers stand guard on the second day of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 11, 2026. — Reuters New Delhi braces for…
(2026-10-11). Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia. geo.tv US President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.Strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 20, including 3 children.Attack follows sanctions lift on Russian diesel.Zelenskiy says the…
(2026-10-11). Delhi locked down, thousands detained as Modi faces growing election controversy. geo.tv Neha Bora, National President of the All India Students' Association , reacts as she is detained by police during a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, on October 2, 2026.— ReutersUN worried over…
(2026-10-11). Another Houthi strike on Saudi capital within 48 hours? Explosions heard at Riyadh airport | MBS, War. hindustantimes.com Riyadh is facing renewed security concerns after reports of a fresh explosion at King Khalid International Airport, just days after an earlier incident on October 8. Reports of a possible Houthi strike, airport evacuation and flight disruptions remain central to the developing story, as Yemeni forces reportedly advance against the Houthis near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The cause of the latest explosion and responsibility for the incident have not been independently established.
(2026-10-11). 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president': Trump turns up the heat on Zelensky over peace deal | US. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting Ukraine needs a new leader who can negotiate a deal. Trump also demanded that Kyiv stop striking Russian fuel infrastructure, arguing that refinery attacks create a global problem. His remarks add pressure on Ukraine over its military strategy and approach to negotiations. Separately, asked whether Washington would join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, Trump said the US "may" participate and would review the latest attack before deciding. This report examines his comments on Ukraine's leadership, Russian refine…
(2026-10-11). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-11). Saturday 11/7: Journeys of Promise: From Struggle to Rising Scholars – 3rd Annual Community Art Auction. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose…
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/10: Stand With Palestine and the RCNV. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-11). Monday 10/19: Lessons From Sudan: Black Internationalism & Revolutionary Solidarity. indybay.org Eastside Arts Alliance | 2277 International Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94606…
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/10: People's Tribunal. indybay.org Seattle and virtual livestream…
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/17: Seeds for Liberation Film Showing, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org Hybrid Event: In-person at SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-11). Sunday 10/25: "Whose City? Our City!" — Rise Up against Mayor Lurie's Attacks. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/10: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Khsara" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cuJK……
(2026-10-11). Friday 10/16: Seeds for Liberation film screening, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto | 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-10-11). Friday 10/16: Swing in Union Sq with Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-10-11). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-11). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-11). California Apartment Association influencing Concord council elections. indybay.org The CAA (California Apartment Association) is backing 2 key city council candidates in Concord. Having lobbied for the dismantling of single family renter control in Concord, multi-family protections are next on the CAA's agenda.
(2026-10-11). Pacifica 2026 National Election "A Corrupt Rigged Election With White Ballots At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA and Pacifica have run a corrupt rigged election that set up a white ballots for nearly all the candidates at KFPA. A report was made about how the Pacific National Board organized and ran a rigged election to get complete control of Pacifica and corporatize it further.
(2026-10-11). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers Preparing for Allensworth Rededication. indybay.org The Buffalo Soldiers' 160th Anniversary Year invites communities statewide to rediscover this legacy, honor its leaders, and strengthen the cultural pathways that connect past, present, and future.
(2026-10-11). Thursday 10/8: Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-10-11). Saturday 10/17: Poetry Reading to Honor the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-10-11). Monday 10/19: Tell SF DA Brooke Jenkins: Prosecute the Real Criminals! indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-11). Thursday 11/12: Taxpayer Uprising: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpnov…
(2026-10-11). Tuesday 11/10: Taxpayer Uprising! indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/dcnov10…
(2026-10-11). Wednesday 10/28: Virtual Visit: Tulkarem. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-10-11). Israel 2026: Fragmented, Divided, Segregated Election with Few Alternatives. juancole.com Israel's political center of gravity has shifted sharply toward security and military power.. | Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel's 2026 election is occurring in a highly polarized and incendiary political atmosphere that recalls 1995. Then, the Oslo process had split Israeli society between an increasingly radicalized right and a peace-oriented government. As the incendiary political climate was condoned by the right-wing Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu, Labor's Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was publicly branded a traitor and assassinated by a Messianic Jewish extremist. | The analogy has…
(2026-10-11). How climate change worsened Hurricane Isaias. juancole.com by Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections | (
(2026-10-11). military seizes narcotics after firefight with smugglers. al-monitor.com (Corrects paragraph 5 word to 'reponsibility')TRIPOLI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Libya's military brigade seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers in a southeastern town that injured three soldiers, the military said on Friday.The north African nation has become a major regional transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics en route to domestic users and elsewhere in the continent, the UN said in January.
(2026-10-10). EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes. al-monitor.com By Gianluca Lo NostroOct 9 (Reuters) – Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the area of Saudi Arabian airspace where it recommended airlines not to operate,after Yemen's Iran-alignedHouthis attacked Riyadh airport.In an update to a conflict zone information bulletin first issued on September 30, the EU regulator said recent attacks demonstrated the Houthis' ability and intent to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory, including the capital. EASA added an area in northwestern Saudi Arabia to the advisory.
(2026-10-10). Several wounded in Riyadh airport attack, operations suspended, Saudi aviation authority says. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Several people were wounded in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Saturday that forced a suspension of operations, the country's civil aviationauthority said.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but it comes amid an escalation of missile strikes by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis against Saudi Arabia.
(2026-10-10). Snippets from IRGC's 'Open Letter to American People'. iacenter.org Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps emblem October 9, 2026 Below are excerpts from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' open letter to people in the U.S., selected and with an intro by Press TV, published on Sept. 29, 2026. 'Wake up and wrest back control from corrupt politicians' In an unprecedented move, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has bypassed the U.S. government and corporate media to issue a direct, hard-hitting open letter addressed to the American public, scholars and journalists. Released seven months into the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression, the letter exposes the catastrophic strategic fail…
(2026-10-10). Who are the real terrorists? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto October 7, 2026 London antiwar demonstration, March 2026. British police arrested five men on Sept. 27 on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. The arrests took place near a British air base, RAF Fairford, that houses U.S. bombers. These bombers have been used to strike targets in Iran. According to reports from British authorities, the arrests occurred after a tipoff that three vans had been seen heading to the military airfield. Most of the British media and many of Britain's leading imperialist politicians and their U.S. counterparts (including #47) immediately called this a "terr…
(2026-10-10). What we talk about when we talk about US strategic 'Credibility' — from Vietnam to Iran. juancole.com
(2026-10-10). National protests demand freedom for Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores. iacenter.org October 6, 2026 The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) issued the following call for actions on Oct. 3, the nine-month anniversary of the Pentagon invasion of Venezuela: "On January 3 of this year, 2026, the U.S. military illegally attacked Venezuela, killed over 100 people and kidnapped its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, a member of the National Assembly. The two Venezuelan leaders have been imprisoned in a notorious Federal Prison in Brooklyn for eight months, awaiting trial on trumped-up charges. Oct. 3, 2026, Brooklyn, New York. (Photo: Brenda Ryan) "The U.S., which has long sough…
(2026-10-10). They're Setting Up AI Surveillance To "De-Radicalize" Classrooms In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au A US-based nonprofit is planning to use AI surveillance to check for "hateful" speech about Israel inside classrooms in the genocide-ravaged Gaza Strip. | The Associated Press "A U.S. charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its schools might stray from a curriculum it says promotes peace and tolerance, so it plans to record classroom conversations and use artifici…
(2026-10-10). To Speak the Truth: On the Mediated Obscene. commondreams.org 
This week's anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the three-year, U.S-funded Gazan genocide it ignited marks the creation of a dark world where "the unthinkable has become banal," where many thousands of Palestinian children in a harsh new "normal" – homeless, toy-less, traumatized, unschooled, with mournful questions about a lost world – have been given only "tents, hunger, and rubble as answers." Zohran Mamdani on the arduous, unfulfilled task before us: "There must be room to mourn every single life."Precisely one year into what over 100 human rights organizations around the world call "a ceasefire
(2026-10-10). Gaza: Ceasefire Anniversary Marks Year of Failed Promises. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian boy walks inside a destroyed building in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, January 27, 2026. | © 2026 Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Israeli forces continue to kill and wound civilians and deny sufficient food, aid, and water to Palestinians in Gaza one year after a ceasefire agreement took effect on October 10, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Israel's acts of genocide and crimes against humanity, including forced displacement and extermination, have persisted throughout the ceasefire. Other countries should take immediate measures to p…
(2026-10-10). Friday 10/23: 3 Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-10). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-10). Thousands rally in London, demand end to Israeli attacks on Gaza. geo.tv Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of central London on Saturday, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza.Protesters marched near the UK Parliament, holding banners and placards bearing messages such as "End the genocide" and "Free…
(2026-10-10). This did not start in October 2023. electronicintifada.net Many think of pre-genocide Gaza as the "good old days." But were they?
(2026-10-10). October 7: Three years of resistance, genocide and solidarity. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead October 6, 2026 October 7, 2026, will mark the third anniversary of the heroic Al-Aqsa Flood — the day when the Gaza-based Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) led a daring, heroic, surprise, coordinated attack of small rockets and ground infiltrations against multiple Israel Occupation Forces' military outposts and an Israeli music festival held in the southern part of Occupied Palestine. This reportedly led to the deaths of over 1,200 people, mainly Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages. Many Hamas fighters sacrificed their lives for their long-besieged people during this battle. Hama…
(2026-10-10). Susan Abulhawa wins fight against Oxford Union censorship. iacenter.org October 7, 2026 The following article first appeared in The Electronic Intifada on October 6: By Ali Abunimah Palestinian American novelist Susan Abulhawa has secured the restoration of her full Oxford Union speech in a settlement announced on October 5. It's a major victory for free speech about Palestine and the fight to preserve the public record of Israel's crimes against the Palestinian people. The agreement ends a legal dispute over the Oxford Union's removal of five passages from her November 2024 address. You can watch the powerful speech, delivered just over a year into Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza,…
(2026-10-10). Venezuela's PSUV Delegation Confronts Petro Over Divisive Statements About US Attack. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, October 8, in Mexico, a United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) delegation confronted former Colombian President Gustavo Petro over statements accusing Venezuela of abandoning the Cuban combatants who defended President Nicolás Maduro during the January 3 US military assault. "You did not even ask Venezuela. What a despicable thing to say now," …
(2026-10-10). US seizes Cuba-bound fuel as Southern Command resumes murdering boat crews in the Caribbean. wsws.org Washington is tightening its fuel blockade of Cuba while Ecuadorian courts have thrown out the drug charges against fishermen captured in the boat campaign.
(2026-10-10). Italian diplomat admires Luoyang's historical appeal, hopes to deepen Italy-China cultural exchanges. ecns.cn Marco Lattanzi, First Counsellor of the Italian Embassy in China, said in an interview with China News Network that Italy and China both have a long history and splendid civilization. The two countries can work together to deepen exchanges from the cultural and historical levels, rely on universities and cultural centers to build bridges, and cultural exchanges can continuously enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.
(2026-10-10). A year after the 'ceasefire', Gaza's healthcare is still collapsing. aljazeera.com Continuing attacks, restrictions on medical aid and delayed evacuations are still killing Palestinians.
(2026-10-10). I Carry the Key to My Destroyed Home in Gaza to Keep Alive My Dream of Returning. truthout.org On the night of March 18, 2025, while we were observing Ramadan, my family and I woke to the sound of very loud explosions, one after another. We all woke up frightened and began asking my father, "What happened? Has the war returned?" My father did not answer. No one knew anything. We stayed together, waiting for morning, not knowing what was happening. We had not expected the… |
(2026-10-10). A Shadow of Fear Hangs Over Gazans Amid Israeli Defense Minister's Threats. truthout.org We are about to close out three years and enter another since Israel invaded Gaza, but we are not leaving the war behind to begin a new life. We are entering yet another year without knowing when this war will end — or whether it will end at all. The fear remains. The destruction remains. The threats remain. It feels as though each passing year does not bring us closer to an end… |
(2026-10-10). Hamas: October 7, 2023, is a historic chapter in our ongoing struggle. iacenter.org October 7, 2026 The following press release was issued by Hamas Online English Mirror on Oct.7, 2026. On the third anniversary of Al-Aqsa Flood: October 7, 2023, is a historic chapter in our ongoing struggle, title of a great national epic, and resistance is a legitimate right until defeating the occupation and liberating our land and holy sites On this day, the 7th of October 2023, the anniversary of the heroic Al-Aqsa Flood battle, all meanings of heroism, resilience, and national solidarity was embodied on the land of glorious Gaza, and made the voice of our oppressed people heard across the world after decade…
(2026-10-10). The Strait of Hormuz in World History the Present Crisis. juancole.com Shippensburg, Pa. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — During the past seven months, the world has seen the significance of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint not only for oil, but natural gas, fertilizer, food for the Gulf states, and other industrial materials. That strait actually takes its name from a city and kingdom which once dominated the strait and the trade between the Persian Gulf and wider Indian Ocean. The history of that Kingdom of Hormuz can help us understand elements of what is happening now and what may come next. | A port called Harmozeia was known to the Greeks in the days of…
(2026-10-10). The International Criminal Court is Under Attack. warisacrime.org On October 9, shortly after the announcement of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a former judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Trump administration imposed its latest sanctions on the global judicial body. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, "we will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting …
(2026-10-10). Aotearoa marches, vigils kick-off 'global day of action' for Palestine with mass protests in dozens of countries. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Mass pro-Palestine protests across at least 60 countries in more than 250 locations worldwide were launched as part of a Global Day of Action beginning in Aotearoa New Zealand today. Thousands of people took part in solidarity rallies and marches in the three largest cities, Auckland, Wellington and Chistchurch — and vigils…
(2026-10-10). Explainer-How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice. al-monitor.com Oct 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. military plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.If carried out as planned, death penalty experts said it would mark the first known broadcast or livestream of a lawful execution.Executions are generally conducted behind prison walls, and internet platforms and governments have spent years trying to limit the circulation of violent execution footage.
(2026-10-10). Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE prosecutor. al-monitor.com The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport, the United Arab Emirates' top prosecutor said on Friday. | In the aftermath of the incident, people on board ⚪ the majority of whom were Israeli ⚪ described a sudden plunge in altitude and a fight for control of the aircraft, which was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The passengers were repatriated on a second flydubai flight hours later.
(2026-10-10). Portugal PM cautions judiciary not to get political over US use of air base. al-monitor.com LISBON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro argued on Friday the US use of the Lajes Air Base during the Iran conflict was fully legal and urged the judiciary not to make politicaljudgments, after prosecutors opened an inquiry last week into the government's authorisation to use the base.The probe, triggered by a complaint from a leftist opposition party, adds a legal dimension to a politically sensitive issue. Several European nations have restricted or refused US military aircraft access to their airspace or bases in connection with the war in Iran.
(2026-10-10). UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight. al-monitor.com By Yasmine Ghania, Enas Alashray and Federico MaccioniDUBAI/CAIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) – An Omani flydubai co-pilot had intended to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on September 30 in a suicide attack before he was thwarted by the captain, the UAE attorney general said on Friday.
(2026-10-10). Israel's economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters. aljazeera.com Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.
(2026-10-10). A decade of Lajee Celtic: The Palestinian club whose fans include Cantona. aljazeera.com The football club founded in a West Bank refugee camp has built a global movement of solidarity.
(2026-10-10). Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police. aljazeera.com Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.
(2026-10-10). 'How can you stop these kids?' Indian capital on lockdown before protests. aljazeera.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pulled out all the stops to prevent Cockroach movement protests.
(2026-10-10). India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over changes to voter lists.
(2026-10-10). Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan. aljazeera.com Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to seize the area.
(2026-10-10). Isaias weakens after making landfall in US Gulf Coast as hurricane. aljazeera.com More than 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama have been left without power as Isaias downs trees, power lines.
(2026-10-10). Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico's Oaxaca. aljazeera.com Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.
(2026-10-10). Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to 'deter war'. aljazeera.com President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.
(2026-10-10). Two Renoir paintings recovered after France museum heist, mayor says. aljazeera.com The recovered Renoir paintings, valued at millions, were stolen in a daring heist at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month.
(2026-10-10). US lifts sanctions on daughter of military-linked Myanmar businessman. aljazeera.com Delisting comes days after Trump administration reportedly reopened talks with Myanmar's government.
(2026-10-10). Yemen's Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise. aljazeera.com Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
(2026-10-10). India protest live: 'Cockroach' leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown. aljazeera.com Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.
(2026-10-10). West Indies beat India as Hope's hundred secures record T20 chase. aljazeera.com Shai Hope's hundred and Sherfane Rutherford's fifty lead West Indies in record 252 chase to level series 1-1.
(2026-10-10). Ronaldo returns after Portugal quarrel to score in Al-Nassr win. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Diriyah, his first game since Portugal walkout.
(2026-10-10). CCTV footage shows ICE shooting in New York. aljazeera.com New footage shows the moment ICE agents opened fire on a man as he drove his car with his child in the backseat.
(2026-10-10). Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital. aljazeera.com Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
(2026-10-10). Elon Musk lashes out at Indian 'Prime Minister' Mukesh Ambani in Starlink. aljazeera.com Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being India's 'real boss' in over delays to Starlink's entry.
(2026-10-10). Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten. aljazeera.com Brazilian police have rescued 13 children held hostage for more than two hours at a daycare centre in Curitiba.
(2026-10-10). Dual quakes devastate southern Panama. aljazeera.com Panama's president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country's south.
(2026-10-10). India's Cockroach Party founder, top leaders detained ahead of protest. aljazeera.com India's Cockroach Janta Party leaders have allegedly been detained after landing in New Delhi to lead a mass protest.
(2026-10-10). Ireland Catholic residents react to UK ban on Protestant march. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-10). Saudi-led coalition says it's carrying out operation in Yemen. aljazeera.com The Saudi-led coalition says it's carrying out a wide-ranging operation, targeting Yemen's Houthis.
(2026-10-10). Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-10). French Communists Propose New Direction for an Education System in Crisis. portside.org French Communists Propose New Direction for an Education System in Crisis |
(2026-10-10). Friday Nite Videos | October 9, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 9, 2026 |
(2026-10-10). Latino Turnout May Chart Trump-MAGA's Political Demise. portside.org Latino Turnout May Chart Trump-MAGA's Political Demise |
(2026-10-10). Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times? portside.org Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times? |
(2026-10-10). Why Doesn't Iran Concede? The Limits of Coercion. portside.org Why Doesn't Iran Concede? The Limits of Coercion |
(2026-10-10). Syria reopens 1,300-year-old Great Umayyad Mosque after 13 years. al-monitor.com Syrian authorities are working to restore cultural landmarks and ancient sites that had been damaged or destroyed during the civil war.
(2026-10-10). How Ecuador is fighting to keep industrial trans fats off the food shelf. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-10). One Form, Layers of Meaning: Exploring Vishnu Artistic Identity. indybay.org Discover the divine beauty of Vishnu Durgai, a traditional Hindu goddess idol representing divine strength, protection, and devotion. Explore beautifully crafted Hindu god idols for home, pooja room decoration, and temple worship.
(2026-10-10). Two Elephants, One Goddess: Uncovering the Story Behind Gajalakshmi. indybay.org Bring traditional devotional elegance to your pooja space with a Gajalakshmi Amman idol, depicting Goddess Lakshmi with elephants as a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Explore Hindu goddess idols, Lakshmi statues for home temples, and traditional pooja idols for daily worship, festive decoration, and spiritual gifting.
(2026-10-09). China issues guidelines on developing new quality productive forces. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued a set of guidelines aimed at accelerating the development of new quality productive forces to bolster high-quality development.
(2026-10-09). 37th World Canals Conference to be held in south China's Guilin City. ecns.cn The 37th World Canals Conference will be held in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Oct. 12 to 15.
(2026-10-09). Hong Kong Disneyland eyes more Greater Bay Area visitors as interactive merchandise gains popularity. ecns.cn Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is seeking to attract more visitors from mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as interactive merchandise experiences gain popularity, the resort said Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Wuhan launches new China-Europe freight train route to Russia's Ulyanovsk. ecns.cn A China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) train carrying auto parts departed from China Railway Intermodal Wuhan Central Station on Friday, bound for Ulyanovsk, Russia, via Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-10-09). China warns of countermeasures against trade protectionism under 'overcapacity' pretext. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures in response if relevant economies use "overcapacity" as a pretext to adopt measures that harm Chinese interests, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China urges U.S. to quit double standards and political manipulation on cybersecurity: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law, and firmly opposes the spreading of disinformation and making noises for political agenda, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.
(2026-10-09). China expands TCM cooperation to meet healthcare needs in BRI partner countries. ecns.cn China is stepping up international cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including joint research and development of medicinal resources with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to better meet local healthcare needs, a senior official said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China allowed the Philippines to evacuate injured personnel on humanitarian grounds: spokesperson. ecns.cn China promptly allowed the Philippine side to evacuate injured personnel from Ren'ai Jiao by small boat and provided necessary assistance on humanitarian grounds, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China's second domestically built large cruise ship to homeport in Hong Kong in 2027. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will call at Hong Kong during its maiden voyage in November and make the city its home port in 2027, Adora Cruises announced on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China, EU agree on a list of 16 points of consensus to stabilize trade ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). China's railways handle 302 million passenger trips during holiday travel period. ecns.cn During the period, the country's railways handled 302 million passenger trips and 192 million metric tons of freight, up 24.6% and 5% year-on-year, respectively, according to China State Railway Group Co.
(2026-10-09). Luoyang: Where ancient charm meets modern vitality. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program. ecns.cn The 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program was officially launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment for short video creators among university students (including international students) as well as young Chinese and international self-media creators.
(2026-10-09). China's Zheng Qinwen reaches China Open semifinals, matching best run. ecns.cn China's Zheng Qinwen competes in the women's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 China Open in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Zhou Qihao advances to men's singles semifinals at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn China's Zhou Qihao competes in the men's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2026.
(2026-10-10). Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains top 200,000 standard containers this year. ecns.cn Zhejiang's Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains have carried 200,460 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, of imports and exports so far this year, Hangzhou Customs said Thursday, citing data through Wednesday.
(2026-10-10). Guangzhou South Railway Station sets record with more than 1 million daily passenger trips. ecns.cn Guangzhou South Railway Station in southern China's Guangdong province recorded 1.049 million passenger arrivals and departures in one day during the National Day holiday, making it the first Chinese station to top 1 million in a single day.
(2026-10-10). Nomination of Song Li as candidate for WHO Director-General demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's decision to nominate Doctor Song Li as a candidate for the WHO Director-General reflects the country's aspiration to work with all parties for a global community of health for all, and demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism and the WHO, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-10). Chengdu restaurant provides nearly 300,000 free meals over nine years. ecns.cn A vegetarian restaurant in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has provided nearly 300,000 free meals to sanitation workers, food delivery riders and couriers over nearly nine years, turning a simple act of kindness into a sustained community service initiative.
(2026-10-10). Olympic champion Guo Jingjing awarded honorary fellowship by Lingnan University. ecns.cn Chinese diving legend Guo Jingjing was among five distinguished individuals awarded honorary fellowships by Hong Kong's Lingnan University on Thursday in recognition of their professional achievements and contributions to society and education.
(2026-10-10). China-Laos Railway handles over 80 million passenger trips since opening. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway has handled more than 80 million passenger trips since it began operations in December 2021, China Railway Kunming Group said on Friday.
(2026-10-10). Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras dies at 87. ecns.cn Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras died in Brisbane on Thursday at the age of 87.
(2026-10-10). Chinese sports delegation for 2026 Asian Para Games debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn The inauguration ceremony of the Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Gameswas held in Beijing on Saturday.
(2026-10-10). Wang Manyu and Kuai Man win WTT China Smash women's doubles title. ecns.cn
(2026-10-10). Chinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' to vie for Oscar. ecns.cn The Chinese film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" will represent the Chinese mainland in the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards, its official Weibo account said Wednesday.
(2026-10-10). 3 placed in administrative detention for insulting Chinese table tennis coach. ecns.cn Three people have been placed in administrative detention in Beijing for insulting a Chinese national table tennis coach during the 2026 WTT China Smash, police said Saturday.
(2026-10-10). Three newly built vessels depart Yangtze River in Jiangsu for sea trials. ecns.cn Three newly built vessels departed the Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River for sea trials in east China's Jiangsu Province on Thursday: the 274-meter container ship Xinyangzi 560, the 274.3-meter oil tanker Xinshidai Ziqiang 28 and the 228-meter oil tanker Xinshidai Ziqiang 27.
(2026-10-10). Chongqing hotpot restaurants serve over 15.7 million tables during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Hotpot restaurants in southwestern China's Chongqing hosted more than 15.7 million table sittings during the National Day holiday, the Chongqing Hotpot Industry Association said Friday, as visitors from home and overseas thronged the city's top tourist sites.
(2026-10-10). China sets 35% skilled personnel target for 2030. ecns.cn China aims to increase skilled workers' share of the employed workforce to 35 percent by 2030, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Saturday.
(2026-10-10). Fiery clouds paint spectacular dawn sky over Rongcheng coast. ecns.cn Fiery clouds bathe the sky in brilliant hues over Ailun Bay in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province, at dawn on Oct. 9, 2026, as aquaculture workers navigate boats across the colorful sea to their marine farms, which creates a stunning scene of people working amid a sea of clouds and rosy light.
(2026-10-10). China launches 27th group of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-10-10). Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosts National Day reception. ecns.cn
(2026-10-10). China announces delegation for 5th Asian Para Games. ecns.cn The Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games is officially established in Beijing on Oct. 10, 2026.
(2026-10-10). Luoyang: Ancient roots, enduring charm. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Luoyang is underway. City leaders from around the world have gathered in this ancient Chinese capital to explore its timeless charm, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern spirit.
(2026-10-10). Chinese travelers' preferences for experiences across ASEAN destinations. ecns.cn Island getaways, jungle ziplining and paragliding are catching the eye of Chinese travelers during the seven-day National Day holiday, as ASEAN destinations attract visitors seeking adventure and unique experiences.
(2026-10-10). Chaozong Street: a hidden gem of design aesthetics. ecns.cn Chaozong Street in Kaifu District of Changsha, Hunan Province, has topped the city's tourist heat index all year. On its busiest day, it sees more than 50,000 visitors. What turned this old street into a vital landmark? Please follow our camera to find the answer in the five-star reviews left by travelers everywhere.
(2026-10-10). RIP Margaret Hamilton: The Software Engineer who Saved the First Moon Landing by Implementing Error Handling. wattsupwiththat.com "… Everybody said that was never going to happen …"
(2026-10-10). US hits Int'l Criminal Court with sanctions, hours after former judge Pillay wins Nobel. geo.tv Secretary of State Marco Rubio. — Reuters/File
(2026-10-10). Trump 'absolutely' approves Fort Hood shooter's execution, undecided on livestream. geo.tv Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. — Reuters/FileCritics say livestream may glorify Hasan, fuel extremist propaganda.Republican Senator Thom Tillis calls plan 'beyond disgusting'.Jack Reed says broadcast would…
(2026-10-10). 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Panama, damages homes, halts flights. geo.tv
(2026-10-10). Trump calls Nobel snub 'indelible stain' on Norway, says prize stands discredited. geo.tv US President Donald Trump.— Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize after South African jurist Navi Pillay was named this year's laureate, describing the decision as an "indelible stain" on Norway and accusing the prize's…
(2026-10-10). India detains 'cockroach' movement founder, locks down Delhi ahead of protest. geo.tv
(2026-10-10). Secretary Brooke Rollins Shepherds Another Anti-ESG Reform for USDA. wattsupwiththat.com This is a huge win for all Americans. A much-needed pivot away from ESG frameworks and net zero toward measurable advancement for American farmers.
(2026-10-10). H-1B to green card freeze: Inside JD Vance's move, India's response & reality of data. hindustantimes.com The US government's reported suspension of PERM processing for eight companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, has raised questions about the future of green cards for Indian tech professionals. US Vice President JD Vance accused companies of abusing the system and described H-1B workers as "indentured servants", prompting a sharp response from India's Ministry of External Affairs. The Brief breaks down the difference between H-1B visas and PERM labour certification, examines the latest employer approval data, and explains why Indian IT firms' reduced dependence on new H-…
(2026-10-10). US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk (HRW). juancole.com
(2026-10-10). AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & The Working Class. indybay.org
(2026-10-10). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-10). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-10). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-10). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-10). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-10). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-10). Two honourable politicians: Remembering George Georges and Tom Uren. independentaustralia.net 
Dr Norm Sanders remembers two truly honourable men who had courage and conviction: George Georges and Tom Uren.
(2026-10-10). 268 inmates ready to sit matric exams. sanews.gov.za 268 inmates ready to sit matric exams | The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, has encouraged the 268 Grade 12 candidates from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) who will sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to remain focused and draw confidence from the effort they have invested in their studies. | "The long hours of studying, attending classes, engaging with educators and collaborating with your fellow inmates will be rewarded through your results. Remain disciplined, believe in your abilities and give your best throughout the examination…
(2026-10-10). Kubayi hails Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. sanews.gov.za Kubayi hails Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay after she was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing the achievement as exceptional and a proud moment not only for South Africa but also for the African continent. | "As a nation, we are proud to celebrate our own, who continues to fly the South African flag high. By awarding her this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel committee has reaffirmed that respect for international law, defence of human rights and creating a pea…
(2026-10-10). SANParks welcomes guilty verdict in decade-long rhino poaching case. sanews.gov.za SANParks welcomes guilty verdict in decade-long rhino poaching case | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the guilty verdict against former Kruger National Park Regional Ranger, Rodney Landela, and former State Veterinary Service Animal Health Technician, Kenneth Mochocho, who were found guilty of the illegal hunting and killing of a white rhino in a protected area, as well as possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a crime. | "The accused initially faced six charges. Four charges were subsequently withdrawn, namely theft relating to the stolen rhino horns, conspiracy to commit a cr…
(2026-10-10). France Sees Largest Student Protest Since 1968. indybay.org Student strikes over education reforms and budget cuts continue to grow and gain momentum in France as the government seeks ways to eliminate "spill over" into the general discontent of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
(2026-10-10). Student Protests Escalate into Clashes at Paris's Sciences PO. indybay.org Students and their supporters demonstrated in solidarity with high school students on strike, outside of Science PO university in Paris calling more funding and a better educational experience. For their effort in exercising free speech they were pepper sprayed and tear gassed by the police.
(2026-10-10). Existing tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-10). Breaking news: Trump reaches deal with Putin for release of Russian diesel stock to global markets. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-10). Travel Notes, St Petersburg: installment eight Opera for the common man, the Mariinsky's 'Evgeny Onegin'. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-10). Powerful Earthquake Hits Panama, Triggers Tsunami Alert. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A powerful earthquake struck central Panama at 12: 56 p.m. local time on Friday, October 9, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting evacuations. Its magnitude, initially estimated at 8.0 and then revised to 7.6, was subsequently updated to 7.7. The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba, in Herrera province, close to the country's Pacific coast. …
(2026-10-10). Today in Charleroi, Belgium! Palestine Day proceeds in victory for freedom of expression. samidoun.net 
Two days before the third edition of the Palestine Day, organized by the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine, on Saturday, 10 October in Marchienne-au-Pont, Belgium, the Belgian Court of First Instance of Hainaut, Charleroi Division, issued an interim ruling in favor of the four members of the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine, who brought the case before the courts. This is …
(2026-10-10). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-10). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-10). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-10). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-10). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-10). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-10). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-10). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-10). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-10). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-10). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-10). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-10). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-10). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-10). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-10). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-10). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-10). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-10). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-10). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-10). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-10). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-10). Cambodia's Withdrawal from the CLV Development Triangle. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area was once seen as a major step towards subregional economic integration in Indochina, it currently faces severe problems related to feasibility. Following reports that the country withdrew from the project, questions regarding its prospects for success emerge. Notwithstanding the relative lack of coverage given to …
(2026-10-10). Saturday 10/24: Webinar: Kidnapped on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 2026. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xsYPgAi….
(2026-10-10). DSA intervenes to smother opposition as pro-Palestinian protesters denounce "traitor Mamdani" wsws.org New York City DSA leaders forced the party's youth organization to withdraw its endorsement of a pro-Palestinian protest critical of Mamdani.
(2026-10-10). Australian capitalist parties escalate anti-immigrant bidding war. wsws.org The Liberal-National announcement demonstrates the fundamental unity between the capitalist parties in trying to divert growing working-class discontent into anti-foreigner and nationalist directions.
(2026-10-10). Protests erupt in New York City following latest ICE shooting. wsws.org Police under DSA Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration assaulted protesters and protected the federal agents following the attempted murder of Oscar Belgal.
(2026-10-10). Workers respond to death of 15-year-old at Melbourne factory amid media silence. wsws.org More than two weeks after a teenage boy was crushed to death at a Dandenong South factory, fundamental questions about the tragedy remain unanswered. WSWS reporters spoke to workers and residents in Melbourne's southeast, several of whom had not even heard about the death.
(2026-10-10). Hegseth's plan to livestream an execution and the fascist barbarism of the ruling class. wsws.org The announcement by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that the Pentagon will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan marks a new stage in the descent of the American state into fascistic barbarism…
(2026-10-10). As measles kills a fifth Pennsylvanian, New York declares a state of emergency. wsws.org A 20-year-old leukemia patient who could not be vaccinated is among Pennsylvania's five measles-associated deaths. The CDC still acknowledges only two deaths nationally, and New York has declared a disaster emergency.
(2026-10-10). Mexican healthcare workers break off government talks and call national stoppage over union's head. wsws.org After seven hours of talks at the Interior Ministry produced nothing, IMSS workers called a national stoppage over the head of their union, shutting clinics and blocking roads in at least 17 states and Mexico City.
(2026-10-10). Aviation workers vote to establish rank-and-file committee, launch independent workers' inquiry into death of Montreal Airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org Robayo, a 39-year-old employee of the French-based multinational Samsic, was crushed to death by the nose gear of an Airbus A350 at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on August 24.
(2026-10-10). Australia: Victorian doctors reject sellout interim pay offer. wsws.org The very fact that they were called upon to vote on the union-Labor deal demonstrates that no such fight can proceed within the framework of the ASMOF bureaucracy.
(2026-10-10). IYSSE in Sri Lanka campaigns for public meeting demanding freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "The struggle to secure Bogdan's release is connected to the mobilization of workers to stop the war."
(2026-10-10). Izmir mayor joins the wave of defections from CHP to Erdoƒüan's AKP in Türkiye. wsws.org With Cemil Tugay, the number of mayors who were elected on the CHP ticket in the 2024 local elections and later switched to the AKP has passed 30.
(2010-10-26). Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for immediate halt at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of infrastructure in Makkah and Madinah, calling for an immediate end to the strikes and warning that they posed "a grave threat to regional peace and security". | "The security and sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques must be respected at all times," Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said during the UN Security Council's monthly briefing on Yemen. | "We strongly condemn the continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, including the outrageous targeting of infr…
(2026-10-10). Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison. geo.tv
(2026-10-10). Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'. geo.tv The Head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes speaks with the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay seen on a screen via video link at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo on October 10, 2026. — AFPThe winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, judge…
(2026-10-10). You Love To See It: Breaking Bad Money. levernews.com
(2026-10-10). Trump Health Officials Have Been Consulting AI Executives in a Private Chatroom. truthout.org A cadre of elite techies, financiers, and high-level Trump administration officials have spent a year quietly charting an extraordinary and rapid campaign to persuade Americans to use apps and other artificial intelligence-powered tools to manage their healthcare and medical records. As that campaign has unfolded, administration officials have granted tech companies an unusual opportunity to… |
(2026-10-10). Extreme Weather Disasters Cost Hundreds of Billions. Let's Make Polluters Pay. truthout.org One of the most visible consequences of global warming is the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as the powerful nor'easter that hammered the East Coast and mid-Atlantic for several days in late September with heavy rain, winds, and flooding. Indeed, a wide array of scientific studies over the past couple of decades have shown how human-caused climate change affects… |
(2026-10-10). When Angkor Wat meets the Longmen Grottoes: Cambodian official says protecting cultural heritage means preserving national memory. ecns.cn From Cambodia's Angkor Wat to China's Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, cultural heritage embodies a nation's history and memory. Yun Sinang, deputy director of the Administration of Siem Reap Municipality, shared her impressions of the preservation of the Luoyang grottoes, tourist facilities, and environmental management in an interview with China News Network. She said that protecting cultural heritage showcases a country's identity to the world, and expressed hope that more Cambodians would visit Luoyang to discover the city's rich cultural heritage and development achievements.
(2026-10-10). The Trump Economy: AI Bubble and Beyond. cepr.net
(2026-10-10). Geopolitics of bond markets: Ukraine's financing problem. infobrics.org Rising US and European bond yields are creating new fiscal pressures for Ukraine's Western backers, making long-term support harder to sustain.
(2026-10-10). EU might soon beg Russia to restart 'Nord Stream'. Should Moscow accept it. infobrics.org Moscow would certainly welcome normalization of relations and economic cooperation, but only if there are unequivocal guarantees that the political West won't restart its crawling aggression.
(2026-10-10). Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Lawsuit to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline. truthout.org The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Friday filed a new lawsuit to try to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline, continuing a decadelong battle over the project. The tribe filed the case in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and three federal officials of those agencies. |
(2026-10-10). Coalition Files Emergency Petition to Stop Trump FCC's Media Consolidation Spree. truthout.org A coalition of nonprofit groups and labor unions filed an emergency petition on Friday aimed at blocking the Federal Communications Commission's recent repeal of a decades-old rule that limited consolidation among television broadcasters, a move that would allow media conglomerates to seize even more control over local news stations. The petition states that the Republican-controlled FCC's… |
(2026-10-10). Nolan Wells and a reactionary justice system. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft October 9, 2026 On Sept. 21 a grand jury in Mississippi made its decision in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found on July 6 in the water off the coast of Horn Island. Nolan had been celebrating the July 4th weekend with friends, who claimed he had been drinking and had a high amount of alcohol in his system, which they said led to his drowning. Atlanta protest, Oct. 1, 2026. The grand jury and District Attorney Angel Myers Mcllrath accepted that account and concluded that no further investigation was needed. She even criticized the Wells family's attorney, civil rights lawyer…
(2026-10-10). Students in France hold militant protests. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel October 9, 2026 "To confront repression, class unity" was written on the banner that some high school students carried in a Paris demonstration the first week of October. Student demonstration, Paris, Oct 6. The banner says: "Confront repression with class unity". What is happening in France today is developing the class unity that workers in France must build to defeat the harsh austerity measures that the current government of President Emmanuel Macron is imposing. This unity is needed to repel the neofascist regime that the far right intends to install if it wins the presidential elections in 2027…
(2026-10-10). Outside Groups Have Spent Nearly $2 Billion on Campaigns This Election Cycle. truthout.org Outside groups have poured nearly $2 billion into this election cycle with weeks of spending still to come, and a small cluster of groups is responsible for a growing share of that money. The top six outside groups — the Senate Leadership Fund, Texas PAC, No Going Back PAC, WinSenate PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund and Americans for Prosperity Action — spent more than $60 million… |
(2026-10-10). Mormon Church Donates $1 Million to Fight Idaho Abortion Rights Ballot Measure. truthout.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1 million to an Idaho political action committee, or PAC, opposing the abortion rights initiative on the ballot this November. The donation went to the Too Extreme for Idaho Political Action Committee, which opposes the initiative. "While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains neutral toward political… |
(2026-10-10). Shawn Fain's Victory in United Auto Workers Elections Keeps Union on New Course. truthout.org United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has won a second four-year term, with an overwhelming lead in member balloting for the union's top officers. The election was a referendum on the new fighting direction Fain has taken the union by leading 2023's Stand-Up Strike against the Big 3 automakers, other bold contract fights, and new organizing campaigns. It marks the second time members… |
(2026-10-10). Thwarted in Courts, Trump DOJ Increases Pressure on States to Obtain Voter Rolls. truthout.org The upcoming midterm elections seem destined to serve as a bellwether for the state of democracy in this deeply fraught period of U.S. electoral history. The results will be interpreted as a referendum on the catastrophically unpopular second Trump administration and will determine much of the legislative landscape over the next two years. Substantial Democratic victories could significantly… |
(2026-10-10). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-10). Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned teen not to hack bureau. al-monitor.com By Raphael SatterWASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it.Adem El Adeb, 19, told Reuters that he tried to convince Saifal-Din Khader last month that breaking into the FBI would bring the weight of theUS government down on his shoulders but that Khaderwould not be swayed.
(2026-10-10). China likely to experience a warmer winter amid super El. ecns.cn China is likely to have a warmer winter because the strongest El Niño is expected to be on record, according to an expert from the Chinese Meteorological Service Association.
(2026-10-10). Saudi envoy says allied Yemeni forces capture Bab el Mandeb strait from Houthis: What to know. al-monitor.com A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new attacks on the Riyadh airport.
(2026-10-09). OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted. al-monitor.com OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations ⚪ from Russia and Iran ⚪ that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine propaganda. | OpenAI's report is the latest illustration of how state actors can easily exploit widely available AI tools to peddle sophisticated propaganda against adversaries on a mass scale.
(2026-10-09). Putin offers help to Iran to end Mideast war ahead of summit. al-monitor.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed on Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian for talks ahead of a regional summit, Russian media reported. | The leaders of two of the world's most sanctioned nations met after arriving in Turkmenistan for a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that starts on Friday in the Caspian Sea resort of Avaza.
(2026-10-09). Pezeshkian to meet Putin as Iran looks to Russia for support: What to know. al-monitor.com Russia has reportedly provided Iran with military materiel, intelligence and diplomatic backing during the war.
(2026-10-09). In besieged Taiz, locals despair at lack of food, water and gas. al-monitor.com In Yemen's Taiz, Um Rian has struggled to feed her children ever since the Houthis laid siege to the government-controlled city, choking a population already exhausted by more than a decade of war. | The Iranian-backed group seized areas south of the city, the third largest in Yemen, in recent days, cutting it off from the internationally recognised government's temporary capital in Aden.
(2026-10-09). Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Vallari SrivastavaOct 8 (Reuters) – Lufthansa Group and three Indian airlines will suspend flights to Riyadh, they said on Thursday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital's airport. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the German group's airlines would suspend flights to Riyadh through October 16 due to "current developments in the Middle East". India's largest airline IndiGo said it had cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9.
(2026-10-09). White House discussed plans to attack Iran before elections. wsws.org The Trump administration is preparing a major new bombing campaign against Iran, according to reports published Wednesday and Thursday by The Atlantic, Axios, NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.