(2026-10-23). Mojtaba warned this would happen? Iran threatens US bases after blasting 7 ships, Hormuz in chaos. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is accused of attacking seven tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, with reports alleging four vessels were struck directly and three others hit by naval mines. Tehran has also reportedly refused negotiations until its seven demands are met through mediators, keeping tensions with Washington high. Are these attacks an attempt by Iran's new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei to demonstrate control over the world's critical oil corridor and challenge Donald Trump?>
(2026-10-23). US and Israel deepen plans to attack Iran after elections. wsws.org The New York Times reports specific US-Israeli plans for strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, while the Democrats demand escalation against Russia and complain that Trump is losing the war.
(2026-10-23). Vice President Valdés Mesa reaffirms Cuba's demand for an end to Washington's genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and Vice President of the Republic, stated on Thursday that on October 28th, Cuba will bring its condemnation of the unjust U.S. blockade — along with a demand for its termination —before the United Nations General Assembly. | Valdés Mesa spoke at the opening of the 50th Ordinary General Assembly of the Central American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OCCEFS), which is being held through Friday at the Convention Center of the Hotel Internacional Varadero, in this resort town in Matanzas province. | Addressing representatives…
(2026-10-23). Parliamentary public hearing against the blockade. radiohc.cu With the presence of Esteban Lazo Hernández, member of the Party's Political Bureau and President of the National Assembly of People's Power and the Council of State, a parliamentary public hearing titled "Cuba Is Not a Threat; the Blockade Is" was held on Thursday. | The venue chosen was the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR)—a place where the fight for life takes place every day, despite the difficult conditions imposed by the blockade. | Members of the National Assembly, along with students, workers, and healthcare professionals, filled the auditorium. There, the harm inflicted upon t…
(2026-10-23). Cuban rehabilitation center for the blind reopens. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the reopening on Thursday of the National Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired — an institution founded 36 years ago by the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro. | The ceremony took place in the municipality of Bejucal, in the province of Mayabeque, coinciding with the anniversary of the center's original inauguration on October 22, 1990. | In the center's guestbook, Díaz-Canel noted that the institution was born from the humanistic vision of Fidel Castro, affirming that its reopening serves as a testament to commitment, continuity,…
(2026-10-23). Reinaguran Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión. cubadebate.cu A 36 años de la fundación del Centro por idea del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, este 22 de octubre el lugar reabrió sus puertas en una primera etapa, durante la cual se formarán instructores de rehabilitación que extenderán sus saberes a todas las comunidades del país.
(2026-10-23). Cuba condecora a palestino-jordano Jabra Khoury por su solidaridad. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Siria y concurrente ante el Reino Hachemita de Jordania, Luis Mariano Rodríguez, entregó este jueves a Jabra Khoury la Medalla y Placa de la Solidaridad, en reconocimiento a su prolongada trayectoria de amistad y apoyo a la nación caribeña. | Durante la ceremonia, celebrada en Amán, el diplomático destacó los vínculos de trabajo mantenidos durante años con la misión cubana, basados en el respeto, el afecto y la coincidencia de valores, principios y convicciones. | Rodríguez calificó la distinción como un merecido reconocimiento a Khoury, de origen palestino-jordano, quien desde joven manif…
(2026-10-23). En Cuba reabren centro de rehabilitación para personas ciegas. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este jueves a la reapertura del Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión, fundado por el líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), hace 36 años. | La ceremonia tuvo lugar en el municipio de Bejucal, provincia de Mayabeque, coincidiendo con el aniversario de la inauguración de la entidad, ocurrida el 22 de octubre de 1990. | En el libro de visitas del centro, Díaz-Canel destacó que la institución nació de la visión humanista de Fidel y a…
(2026-10-23). Ciudades Patrimoniales de Cuba: Baluarte cultural de la nación. cubadebate.cu Nuestras ciudades patrimoniales son el tejido donde la cultura cubana nace, se produce, se transmite y se transforma. En ellas convergen la música, la artesanía, la religión, la gastronomía, la literatura y las fiestas que conforman el carácter del cubano.
(2026-10-23). Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba vuelven a reinar en solitario durante la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Los santiagueros derrotaron 9-6 a los Indios de Guantánamo en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, mientras los granmenses cayeron 5-7 ante los Cachorros de Holguín, como anfitriones en el Mártires de Barbados, y cedieron el primer puesto oriental. Las Avispas necesitaron 11 entradas para doblegar a la tribu anfitriona.
(2026-10-23). Apoya México a Cuba en producción de alimentos. radiohc.cu Los pueblos de Cuba y México tienen una histórica relación de amistad y solidaridad, que ha resistido el paso del tiempo y múltiples presiones. | Invaluable ha sido la ayuda de los mexicanos para contrarrestar el impacto del bloqueo que desde hace más de seis décadas mantiene Estados Unidos contra los cubanos, y que obstaculiza el avance socioeconómico de la Mayor de las Antillas. | En este contexto se inscribe ´Sembrando Vida ª, un programa agroalimentario implementado en territorio cubano por AMEXCID, Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. | Hasta la central provincia de Ci…
(2026-10-23). FIHAV 2026 ratificará el valor de Cuba en el mercado internacional. radiohc.cu La 42 edición de la Feria Internacional de La Habana (FIHAV), que se celebrará en formato híbrido (virtual y presencial) del 24 al 26 de noviembre será el espacio para reflejar, aún en un contexto difícil, las potencialidades comerciales de la nación caribeña y fortalecer alianzas internacionales. | Bajo el lema "Cuba abierta al mundo", esta será una edición especial en formato híbrido porque la mayor isla de las Antillas no renuncia a sus principios de desarrollo a pesar del complejo panorama económico y los desafíos actuales. | Según el Comité Organizador del evento, FIHAV 2026 tiene dentro de sus propósitos po…
(2026-10-23). Cuba reitera exigencia de poner fin al bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa aseguró este jueves que el 28 de octubre el Gobierno cubano llevará a la Asamblea General de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (AGNU) la condena al injusto bloqueo estadounidense, y la exigencia de que sea suspendido. | Valdés Mesa intervino en la apertura de la 50 Asamblea General Ordinaria de la Organización Centroamericana y del Caribe de Entidades Fiscalizadoras Superiores (OCCEFS), que hasta mañana sesionará en el Centro de Convenciones del Hotel Internacional Varadero, al este de La Habana. | A…
(2026-10-23). Merz reveals his true fear: Did AfD's entry into power make Russia's threat too big to handle. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has identified Russian disinformation and hybrid attacks as Germany's biggest security concern, accusing Moscow of seeking to destabilise European societies and undermine the political order established after the Cold War. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merz called for stronger efforts to counter Russia's influence. He also addressed economic tensions with China, insisting that Europe does not want a trade war but will defend its interests against what he described as unfair competition.
(2026-10-23). 'Donald Trump' behind bars: Iran humiliates POTUS live, 'President locked behind bars' in Tehran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-23). North Korea's entire strike triad now aimed at US ally? Hwasong-20 is the missile Seoul fears most. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly inaugurated an underground defence museum showcasing an extensive collection of missiles, drones, naval weapons and armoured vehicles, with more than 25 missile launch vehicles and around 15 types of drone and naval systems on display. The unveiling comes amid renewed tensions with South Korea, as North Korea warns of countermeasures along the heavily militarised border. The display also raises questions about the role of the facility in showcasing the country's land-based and maritime strike capabilities.
(2026-10-22). There is no gray area on the Taiwan question: Chinese FM. ecns.cn There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippines should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). China's activities in Arctic are in line with international law: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region and are in line with the international law, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night.
(2026-10-22). Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits Cambodian communities. ecns.cn Based at the TCM outpatient clinic of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, Chinese team provides acupuncture, cupping, massage, and other TCM treatments, while conducting free clinics across Cambodia to benefit local communities.
(2026-10-22). China's Red Cross allocates emergency relief supplies to earthquake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has urgently allocated 3,800 emergency relief items to earthquake-hit areas in the Xizang Autonomous Region, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heating stoves, insulated tents, outdoor jackets, folding beds and quilts.
(2026-10-22). China's EV charging points top 24 million. ecns.cn China had 24.777 million electric vehicle charging points at the end of September, up 37.2% from a year earlier, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Relief supplies reach quake-hit Baqen County in Xizang. ecns.cn Relief supplies organized by authorities had arrived in quake-hit Baqen County in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, by 4: 30 a.m. Friday, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake late Thursday, the publicity department of the CPC Nagqu Municipal Committee said.
(2026-10-22). Earthquake in China's Xizang kills 16, injures 54. ecns.cn A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, China's Xizang Autonomous Region, late Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 54 by Friday morning, local authorities said.
(2026-10-23). COP31's inconvenient truth: the world still runs on oil. onlineopinion.com.au Worldwide economies depend on transportation fuels and products manufactured from crude oil, in addition to electricity.
(2026-10-23). Attempted assassinations: the attack on Helen Haines. onlineopinion.com.au The public discourse narrative suggests that Australian politicians and public figures are themselves responsible for evocations of violence, a normalising tendency inspired by the United States.
(2026-10-23). 16 killed, several injured after powerful earthquake jolts China's Tibet, hundreds of houses damaged. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.The earthquake struck at around 10: 33 pm on Thursday. Following the disaster, the regional disaster prevention and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday.Of the 65 injured people, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. More than 330 houses were either damaged or completely destroyed. Authorities are still assessin…
(2026-10-23). The mass protests in France are reverberating throughout Europe. wsws.org Over the month since high school blockades and shutdowns began in France, an outpouring of anti-austerity, anti-repression, anti-war and anti-fascist sentiment has staggered the French government and spread across Europe.
(2026-10-23). Discovery of security vulnerabilities in PHP programming language triggers global internet shutdowns. wsws.org Serious security flaws in PHP—the open source programming language that runs on more than two thirds of world's websites—were discovered on Wednesday leading to major outages across the globe as administrators took down their systems, ran updates and installed patches.
(2026-10-23). Phillips 66 locks out 385 Linden, New Jersey, refinery workers after rejection of concessions contract. wsws.org The lockout at the largest refinery on the East Coast follows lockouts at BP's Whiting, Indiana, and Marathon's Martinez, California, refineries.
(2026-10-23). IIT Bombay unleashes police on grieving parents and student protesters. wsws.org One month to the day after the tragic suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the elite institute's administration used police to violently disperse his grieving parents and student protesters.
(2026-10-23). Mexican health workers reject 8 percent deal imposed by SNTSS union and Morena government. wsws.org The union and the government declared the wage review closed without a new vote. Workers answered with marches and blockades and called an assembly of elected delegates for October 31.
(2026-10-23). Ozone worsens other deadly health effects of globally generated wildfires. wsws.org Recent studies highlight the massive amounts of ozone generated by global warming-driven wildfires that will result in more than 2,000 annual excess deaths in the US alone.
(2026-10-23). California state workers strike against Newsom: "We will strike for as long as it takes" wsws.org The fight against Newsom's attacks confronts workers with the need to break the SEIU bureaucracy's grip and unite with workers internationally.
(2026-10-23). As deaths mount in steel mills, United Steelworkers bureaucrats attend "safety" conference at companies' expense. wsws.org The meeting was part of a "labor-management" safety and training framework which finances paid union assignments and gives the apparatus a direct role in administering millions of dollars in company-funded programs.
(2026-10-23). USPS workers say: No private armed guards in our postal facilities! wsws.org Nearly 1,000 armed private security guards are being rushed into USPS plants in the final weeks before the midterm elections—into the very facilities that will process millions of mail-in ballots, and months before the deepest cuts in USPS history.
(2026-10-23). Australian university union funding report covers up Labor government's restructuring agenda. wsws.org The NTEU report is silent on Labor's underlying agenda—the funnelling of more than $50 billion a year, and rising, into military spending in preparation for war, while gutting social spending.
(2026-10-23). Chemical tank leak forces evacuation in Toledo, closure of schools and workplaces. wsws.org Dozens were sent to the hospital suffering from burning eyes and throats following the release of toxic glycidyl methacrylate following an incident at MC Tank Transport in North Toledo on Tuesday evening.
(2026-10-23). Trump doubles down on fascist provocations in final stretch of midterm campaign. wsws.org The US president has encouraged violent attacks on hecklers at campaign rallies and appeals to racism and other forms of bigotry.
(2026-10-23). Australia: Labor government ends universal free COVID vaccination. wsws.org Having invoked mass vaccination to justify allowing COVID to spread unchecked, Labor is withdrawing universal free access to vaccination itself.
(2026-10-23). 8,000 university and polytech workers strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is seeking to block any real struggle against austerity and to encourage illusions in Labour ahead of the November 7 election.
(2026-10-23). National Steel Car: Why did the USW allow far-right Tory leader Pierre Poilievre to visit our picket line? wsws.org However Poilievre's visit came about, it fits seamlessly into the corporatist, Canadian nationalist politics of the USW bureaucracy. The union's national director, Marty Warren, and other leading officials are among the most vociferous proponents of the big business-led "Team Canada" in the ongoing trade war.
(2026-10-23). Mamdani hits the campaign trail for Hochul, governor of strikebreaking and police repression. wsws.org Mamdani's campaign video for Hochul refutes the Democratic Socialists of America's claim to be turning the Democratic Party into an organization that defends workers.
(2026-10-23). Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health. whyy.org Most Americans say that spending time with loved ones is one of the most important things in their lives — and yet, amid the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day, relationships often take a backseat to other commitments. On this episode, we explore the science of human connection, from why it matters to how we can make it a priority in our lives. | Two women sitting on a white bench. (Elle Hughes)…
(2026-10-23). Close Wisconsin Prisons They Are Concentration Camps for the Poor! Madison, October 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 8, 2026: Read Palestine Book Discussion: Politics of Appeal and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
madisonrafah Join the Read Palestine! Project on Sunday, November 8, from 10—11 a.m. at Wil-Mar Center, 504 S. Brearly Street for this book discussion! Stay for the second hour, hosted by Wil-Mar Unlearning Center, 11am -12pm for a discussion about the "Politics of Appeal" discussed in Perfect Victims and how it relates to Corey Ruiz's …
(2026-10-23). We Support Kroger Workers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sign Petition: tinyurl.com/5xx97x2m Target: Kroger Leadership Workers at many Kroger stores in Virginia's Richmond and Tidewater regions have unionized with UFCW Local 400. Most Kroger stores in the area already have a union contract that sets pay, benefits, and working conditions, and these workers should be covered by it too. Kroger is refusing. Instead, Kroger …
(2026-10-23). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM OCTOBER 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be the subject of a forum …
(2026-10-23). Help WI BOPM Make People's Banners and Signs! (How to Donate Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement (WIBOPM) is a fully independent community organization funded entirely by the working class, the poor, and the oppressed. You can support our work by donating using the links below. Donate using Venmo (@wibopm) Donate using CashApp ($wibopm) Here are some examples of where we use this money:…
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 15, 2026: Scorpio Market. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12-5pm at The Tinsmith for the third annual Scorpio Market! Scorpio Market is an art and fundraising event featuring artists with an alternative flair. Organized by and for local independent artists, Scorpio Market aims to improve vending opportunities and accessibility for BIPOC, queer, disabled, and emerging artists …
(2026-10-23). From Milwaukee to Madison and Across the U.S., Jail Killer Cops! wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos by @wi.bopm October 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. | …
(2026-10-23). Thousands protest across Poland for access to free and legal abortions. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered on the sixth anniversary of a near-total abortion ban imposed by Poland's highest court.
(2026-10-23). Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters. aljazeera.com Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
(2026-10-23). Tibet rocked by 7.0-magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Trump presses Musk to ease Starlink restrictions on Ukraine: WSJ. geo.tv Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — ReutersTrump expresses frustration over Ukraine's Starlink speed cap: WSJ.Zelenskiy hopes to discuss Starlink limits with US…
(2026-10-22). Yemen's Struggle for Unity and Independence: Ansarallah and the Axis of Resistance. thealtworld.com 
EXLUSIVE- This interview* explores Yemen's revolutionary movement, its political and social foundations, its regional alliances, and the struggle over the country's future. | Q: How did you come up with the idea for the book? What was your objective, and how did you plan it? | A: After years of trying, I managed to visit Yemen in early 2025. I met various people in the foreign relations sector, including the Head of the National Centre for Archives at Yemen's Presidency. Knowing that I had written about Syria and West Asia, he suggested that I publish a book on Yemen. I had already dedicated a few articles and a…
(2026-10-22). IRGC drops bombshell before US midterms: Hormuz now 100% close, missiles more deadly & longer range. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz "100% closed" to US warships, Israeli vessels and ships carrying cargo for Israel, while warning that military operations could expand to other parts of the region. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed Iran's missiles have become more powerful, precise and difficult to intercept, describing the country's growing military capabilities as a strategy of permanent deterrence.
(2026-10-22). Iran to attack US troops? Tehran ready to strike American aircraft carriers if war breaks out again. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has developed missiles capable of striking moving US warships, as Tehran warns it is better prepared to withstand any fresh American attack. Iran also ruled out fresh nuclear commitments until Washington honours previous agreements, as disputes over its nuclear programme and security in the Strait of Hormuz continue to stall efforts for a lasting settlement.
(2026-10-22). American farmers are slammed by war 7,000 miles away. responsiblestatecraft.org American farmers are in crisis, facing rising costs, disrupted export markets, and mounting financial pressure. While farming has always faced unavoidable challenges, such as weather, pests, and the vagaries of demand, the present problems are entirely of Washington's making. The Trump administration's tariffs have damaged critical trading relations, and its war against Iran has disrupted energy and fertilizer trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington's response to beleaguered American agricultural interests has been billions of dollars in emergency aid and promises that future trade deals will deliver a…
(2026-10-22). Iran roars back at Trump's 'mother of all bombs' threat: IRGC's 'father of all bombs' ready to hit. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they are preparing to unveil the "Father of All Bombs," with spokesman Hossein Mohebi calling it "something new for the enemy." The announcement follows Trump's reported hint at using America's GBU-43/B, nicknamed the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iranian nuclear facilities. The IRGC also claims a larger, more capable missile arsenal, but the supplied account provides no verified specifications for the promised weapon or evidence that it is nuclear.
(2026-10-22). Watch: Trump's favourite Pakistani army chief got cold shoulder from Iran's most powerful general. hindustantimes.com Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's visit to Tehran has raised questions about Islamabad's efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks, as Iran reportedly sends mixed signals on negotiations. While President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Munir warmly, videos of his meeting with Iranian security official Rezaei showed a more formal and reserved greeting. The diplomatic effort faces another hurdle over Washington's demand for limits on Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran rejecting the prospect of transferring even a small amount of enriched uranium.
(2026-10-22). What did Trump's envoy really tell Putin? Russia gives brutal Ukraine, Iran & a China message. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff for their efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the humanitarian toll on both military personnel and civilians. During talks with Witkoff in St Petersburg, Putin also sought an update on discussions in Norway and the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly around Tehran.
(2026-10-22). The unipolar world is dying. peoplesworld.org 
A lot of media attention was devoted to President Donald Trump's meeting a few weeks ago with China's President Xi Jinping, who also leads the Communist Party in that country. Less space was devoted to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's meeting with leaders of Die Linke, the direct descendent of the Marxist-Leninist governing party in the …
(2026-10-22). How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices? al-monitor.com Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches. | However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US—Iran war. | – Which Russian sites have been targeted? -:…
(2026-10-22). Headlines for October 22, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. and Israeli Militaries Draft Plans to Resume Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections, Saudi Arabia Says Four People Are Killed as Houthis Attack Oil Field, King Fahd Airport, Russia Kills More Civilians in Ukraine as U.S. Envoy Witkoff Praises Putin as a "Humanitarian", Nigeria Reports First Case of Ebola in Over a Decade, U.N. Says World Has Lost Chance to Limit Global Heating, U.K. Approves Plans to Extract Natural Gas from North Sea Deposit, Chemical Tank Leak in Ohio Forces Evacuations, Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Commissions Ugly Attack Ad Featuring Opponent's Estranged Mother, Tr…
(2026-10-22). Egypt calls for Yemen talks as parliament weighs military support to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, its foreign minister said, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against the Iran-aligned Houthis.Any direct involvement of the Egyptian military, one of the region's largest, would raise the stakes in the conflict between the kingdom and the Houthis, an increasingly destabilising front in the spreading US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-10-22). From mountain fighters to the rise of Houthis. al-monitor.com The Houthis emerged from obscurity in Yemen's hardscrabble north to control swathes of the country and pose a perennial threat to neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter. | From their origins in the 1990s, the Iran-backed former mountain fighters now command the status of regional players capable of inflicting pain on global shipping and oil prices.
(2026-10-22). Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Houthis continue. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Saudi state oil company Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf, six people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting between the world's largest crude exporter and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis intensifies.Clashes between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition that backs Yemen's internationally recognised government have raged since the group pushed towards Bab el-Mandeb, a shipping chokepoint at the Red Sea's mouth.
(2026-10-22). China urges citizens to avoid air travel within Saudi Arabia amid attacks. ecns.cn China has urged its citizens to avoid domestic air travel in Saudi Arabia for the time being, following repeated attacks on airports and key infrastructure.
(2026-10-22). Saudi Arabia's execution of Bangladeshis sparks outrage: Families await bodies, seek answers from governments. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have strong religious, economic and labour ties. However, relations between the two countries are facing tension after Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals last week without informing Dhaka in advance, according to Bangladeshi officials.The executions took place on October 14. Bangladesh officials are seeking an explanation from Saudi authorities about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Dhaka has requested copies of the court verdicts, details of the offences and clarification on why its diplomatic mission was not informed beforehand.Saudi Arabia has n…
(2026-10-22). Indian national among two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport; two others injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A late-night attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia killed two people, including an Indian national and a Saudi citizen, and injured eight others, the country's civil aviation authority said on Thursday. The attack took place on Wednesday amid an increase in strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels.The General Authority of Civil Aviation updated the death toll in a statement and said officials were assessing the damage caused to the airport.Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and civilian infrastructure have increased sharply in recent weeks. The strikes have reportedly forced Riyadh to clos…
(2026-10-22). UK deploys RAF jets to support Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen. wsws.org The US-led war on Iran has set the entire region ablaze, destabilising the Persian Gulf states and opening a new scramble by the European imperialist and regional powers for control of territory, resources and geo-strategic influence.
(2026-10-22). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-22). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-22). How Many Goals Cristiano Ronaldo Will Score Today, Fans Wait to Count. ummid.com As Al Nassr FC prepares to take on Neom in its next Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) Group Match Tuesday October 20, 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to count how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score.
(2026-10-22). Aramco evacuates staff as Saudi Arabia braces for potential Houthi escalation: What to know. al-monitor.com The repeated and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia's energy facilities and airports United States ordered the departure of non-essential government employees and their families from the kingdom, with oil giant Aramco reportedly evacuating its headquarters.
(2026-10-22). Turkish foreign minister to host top diplomats in R4, R4+E3 meetings in Istanbul on Friday. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host meetings of top diplomats of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia) and the European E3 mechanism (United Kingdom, Germany, and France), including in an unprecedented combined format, in Istanbul on Friday. | The meetings will be attended by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Saudi Minister Faisal bin Farhan, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources. | The meeting of the s…
(2026-10-22). Doƒüu Perinàßek: 'Israel's Signature is on the Mecca Agreement'. unitedworldint.com Vatan Party Chairman Dr Doƒüu Perinàßek commented on the Makkah Agreement submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) during his appearance on Ulusal Kanal's àჱkƒ±≈ü Yolu program. Analyzing the 16-article agreement signed between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Perinàßek stated that the document had been written in invisible ink in accordance with the …
(2026-10-22). US orders embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi strikes. geo.tv Vehicles drive along a street near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026. — ReutersDrone debris near KSA's Shaybah oilfield killed two, injured 2.Saudi energy ministry did not identify who launched the drone.Explosions reported in Iran's Hormozgan…
(2026-10-22). Reports: US and Israel Set to Restart Major Operations in Iran After Midterms. truthout.org News outlets are reporting that the United States and Israel are preparing for a possible restart of major combat operations in the Iran War, likely to commence after the U.S. midterm elections this coming November. According to NPR, which cited a source briefed on the plans, Israel had indicated to the U.S. that it wanted to restart major operations in mid-October… |
(2026-10-22). Big Bully USA Won: How My Iran Trip Was Blocked. covertactionmagazine.com
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| Through systematic economic warfare—spanning grounded airlines, blocked communications, and choked financial channels—Washington successfully crushed a journey that Tehran had already approved. Acentral component of the unprovoked, illegal war of aggression waged by the U.S. and Israel against Iran is securing control over the narrative—and the flow of (dis)information—while systematically suppressing the u…
(2026-10-22). Report: US Troops and Diplomats Evacuating Posts Across the Middle East. news.antiwar.com The US military has been scaling back its presence at bases across the Middle East, and the US has ordered staff reductions at multiple diplomatic posts in the region, NBC News reported Wednesday, amid growing signs that the US and Israel may be preparing to launch another attack on Iran. Sources told NBC that similar drawdowns were carried …
(2026-10-22). Zelensky just woke Trump's most dangerous enemy? What are Ukrainian drones really doing around Iran. hindustantimes.com A report by Iran's Tasnim news agency alleges that Ukrainian drone units are operating in countries surrounding Iran, including claims that thousands of micro-drones have been deployed in northern Iraq. Tehran is reportedly monitoring the alleged activities and weighing a response, amid concerns over possible links to European and NATO interests.
(2026-10-22). Sunday 11/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Join a monthly demonstration at the Chevron in North Oakland, 5500 Telegraph in Oakland | FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 1-3 PM (RAIN CANCELS) | Signs and chants will be provided. Bring your energy and tambourines! | Israel's genocide machine couldn't run without power from Chevron. Israel's war on Gaza and Occupation of Palestine contributes to the climate catastrophe. Chevron supplies light and energy via its operation and co-ownership of two major Israeli-claimed fossil gas fields in the Mediterranean. | Chevron's extraction activities are funneling millions of dollars in tax revenues to Israeli government co…
(2026-10-22). 'Outburst against fascism and capitalism' engulfs Colombia. peoplesworld.org 
A "humanistic outburst against fascism and capitalism in its genocidal phase" has broken out in Colombia, according to academic Manuel Humberto Restrepo Domínguez. The wave of demonstrations that has been filling streets in major cities across Europe and Latin America in recent days washed over Colombia on Oct. 14. Anti-government protests erupted that day against …
(2026-10-22). Healthcare: A constant target of the genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu The severe impact of the U.S. government's hostile policy toward Cuba on public health — and its consequences for the well-being of the population — was the subject of discussion during the 22nd Civil Society Forum Against the Blockade. | In his remarks, Dr. José Armando Arronte, head of the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP), noted that the intensification of the economic, commercial and financial blockade significantly hinders the country's efforts to provide medical care to its citizens. | He pointed out that, as a result of this imperialist and geno…
(2026-10-22). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-22). Doctors mobilize to hold Israeli Medical Association accountable. mronline.org 
Health workers demanded the World Medical Association suspend the Israeli Medical Association over medical ethics violations during the Gaza genocide.
(2026-10-22). Racist, Anti-Worker War Criminal Tom Tiffany, is Silent on His Pedophile Protecting But Clear on His Hatred for Women in "Debate" wibailoutpeople.org 
War criminal Tom Tiffany in his entire political career as a servant for the rich, has at his every turn attacked every worker's right, women, the environment, Indigenous rights, stands with genocidal apartheid Israel against the Palestinian people etc. He is a debased stooge for the rich (including the eugenics based Bradley Foundation criminals) as …
(2026-10-22). Water crisis in Israel be separated from Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Environmental destruction defies political boundaries.
(2026-10-22). Cuba denounces the extraterritorial impact of the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodríguez Hernández, has denounced the extraterritorial impact of the U.S. blockade against his country, which hinders maritime transport and the arrival of food, medicine and humanitarian aid for the population. | In a press conference this Thursday, the diplomat pointed out that Washington's unilateral coercive measures affect shipping lines, insurance companies, and banking institutions. He asserted that these measures impede legal commercial operations and increase the costs of transporting goods destined for the island. | Rodríguez Hernández indicated that, accordi…
(2026-10-22). Cuba reiterates its rejection of U.S. attempts to implicate it in the conflict in Ukraine. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the United States government — devoid of any basis or evidence — continues to disseminate regarding alleged Cuban participation in the military conflict in Ukraine, with the aim of confusing and misinforming the international community. | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically reaffirms that Cuba is not a party to this conflict, nor does it participate with military personnel there or in any other country. | Cuba supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiation […
(2026-10-22). Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. pressure to alter UN vote. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Wednesday the extreme and unprecedented pressure exerted by the United States on sovereign nations to change their votes regarding the upcoming presentation of a report on the U.S. blockade, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, the 28th. | During a press conference held Wednesday morning, Bruno Rodríguez explained that this will mark the 34th time the United Nations General Assembly examines the report titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." | He noted that t…
(2026-10-22). Crecen los cupos de Cuba para el torneo de boxeo de Lima 2027. cubadebate.cu Cuba elevó a cuatro los cupos asegurados para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2027 e intentará otros dos este jueves. a cifra se actualizó con los aportes de Saidel Horta (60 kg), Nelson Williams (90 kg) y Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) en combates que les dejaron bronces en el campeonato continental con sede en Puebla, México.
(2026-10-22). Ballet Nacional de Cuba dedicará función especial de Giselle a la ONU, en su 81 aniversario. cubadebate.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación, celebrará el aniversario 81 de la Organización de Naciones Unidas, con una función de gala que tendrá lugar el sábado 24 de octubre, en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional a las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-10-22). øDónde están los mercados de barrio en Cuba y qué opinan los lectores de Cubadebate? cubadebate.cu øCumplen los mercados de barrio su propósito de ofrecer alimentos a precios más asequibles? Los lectores de Cubadebate comparten sus experiencias, cuestionan los precios y señalan dificultades con los pagos y el acceso a estos establecimientos. Aquí también podrán consultar las direcciones de 30 de los 62 mercados identificados en las provincias del país.
(2026-10-22). Cuba rechazó acusaciones de EE. UU. sobre conflicto en Ucrania. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex) reiteró este miércoles su rechazo a las acusaciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre una supuesta participación cubana en el actual conflicto militar en Ucrania, sin sustento ni evidencia alguna, con el objetivo de confundir y desinformar a la comunidad internacional. | Un comunicado publicado en su sitio oficial, el Minrex afirmó que Cuba apoya la solución pacífica de los conflictos, mediante el diálogo y las negociaciones, incluido el caso de Ucrania, con apego al Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | Comunicado de la Cancillería c…
(2026-10-22). "No se aceptan estudiantes humanos" : la primera escuela china que forma androides para el ámbito laboral. cubadebate.cu En Hangzhou se encuentra la primera Escuela de Robótica de China, una institución que vio la luz hace pocos meses y se dedica a la formación y certificación de androides para el ámbito laboral. La frase que recibe al visitante rompe los esquemas: "No se aceptan aquí estudiantes humanos", repiten una y otra vez.
(2026-10-22). Detienen en Ecuador a la excandidata presidencial de izquierda Luisa González por presunto lavado de activos. cubadebate.cu La policía de Ecuador detuvo este jueves a la excandidata presidencial de izquierda Luisa González por el presunto delito de lavado de activos durante la campaña electoral de 2023, en la que fue electo el mandatario Daniel Noboa.
(2026-10-22). Audiencia Pública Parlamentaria "Cuba no es una amenaza, el bloqueo sí" denuncia los efectos del bloqueo de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La Audiencia Pública Parlamentaria se realizó en el Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología, a pocos días de la votación en Naciones Unidas contra el cerco económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla.
(2026-10-22). Presidente Díaz-Canel chequea Programa Integral de Abasto de Agua en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este miércoles la fuente de abasto "Aguada del Cura", ubicada en el capitalino municipio de Boyeros. | El recorrido es parte del seguimiento permanente que la dirección del país hace al Programa Integral de Aseguramiento del Abasto de Agua en La Habana. | El jefe de Estado escuchó allí una explicación pormenorizada sobre una fuente que suministra el preciado líquido al Sistema Central de Abasto a la localidad de Santiago de las Vegas, en el municipio de Boyeros -con una población superior a…
(2026-10-22). Cancillería china repudia maniobra judicial de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu China rechazó este miércoles el uso de medidas judiciales para presionar a Cuba y reiteró el respaldo a su soberanía, tras la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el líder histórico Raúl Castro por autoridades estadounidenses. | La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores chino, Mao Ning aseguró que el "camarada Raúl Castro es un dirigente revolucionario cubano venerado y ampliamente respetado en el ámbito internacional". | Señaló que Beijing tomó nota de las respuestas del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y del canciller Bruno Rodríguez, quienes calificaron la medida de "patético circo".China se o…
(2026-10-22). Gobierno de Cuba denuncia presiones de EEUU para modificar votación en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este miércoles las presiones extremas e inéditas de Estados Unidos contra naciones soberanas para modificar su voto en la presentación del informe contra el bloqueo los días 27 y 28 próximos. | Durante una conferencia de prensa, el canciller explicó que esta será la ocasión número 34 en que la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU) examinará el informe titulado "Necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". | Señaló que la discusión ocurre en un contexto mar…
(2026-10-22). Unión Eléctrica de Cuba alerta sobre sabotajes al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó este miércoles que los delitos de robo de componentes en parques solares, subestaciones y redes de transmisión constituyen sabotaje según el artículo 125 del Código Penal cubano, al afectar infraestructuras críticas del país. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad precisó que la legislación vigente establece sanciones de siete a 15 años de privación de libertad, y de 10 a 30 años o cadena perpetua cuando el sabotaje ocasiona daños graves, accidentes, lesiones o pérdidas humanas, o se emplean explosivos. | Según datos oficiales, entre enero de 2025 y marzo de 2026,…
(2026-10-22). far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election. al-monitor.com A turbo-charged election campaign by Israel's far-right national security minister has seen gun-shaped keychains distributed to high school students and a promotional video threatening to "put to death" a Palestinian inmate. | His policy pledges include encouraging Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank and war-ravaged Gaza, as well as enforcing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
(2026-10-22). Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four people in the Gaza Strip in separate incidents on Thursday, health officials in the enclave said.In Gaza City, a strike on a car killed at least one person, medics said. They earlier said there had been two deaths. A crowd gathered around the burning wreckage, as orange-vested emergency crews sprayed it with water, photos from the scene showed.
(2026-10-22). "mediacide" aims to destroy the truth in Gaza ⚪ Albanese. electronicintifada.net UN expert implicates authoritative Western outlets and digital platforms in new report.
(2026-10-22). How would a Netanyahu election loss change policies toward the Palestinians? al-monitor.com By Lina Obeid and Tamar Uriel-BeeriJERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot both oppose an independent Palestinian state, meaning next week's election is unlikely to produce a sweeping shift in policies that have hampered a decades-old peace process.Three years sincetheHamas-led October 7 attacks, they also share hawkish positions towards Gaza, saying they would resume the war there if the militant group, whose founding charter calls for Israel's destruction, doesn't disarm.
(2026-10-22). UN expert urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Gaza board. al-monitor.com By Stanley Widianto and Gibran Naiyyar PeshimamJAKARTA, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Indonesia should reconsider its involvement in US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan because it is being shaped by Israel and the US and lacks a Palestinian voice, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories told Reuters on Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Destruction of Archives and Property Records Lays Ground for Land Theft in Gaza. juancole.com By Ohood Nassar | This article was originally published by Families in Gaza fear they may lose their property rights as deeds get destroyed and buried under the rubble. | Inside a rented house in the Saraya area, west of Gaza City, 50-year-old Rami Karaja sat talking about a home he can no longer reach and documents he can no longer retrieve. | At the end of April 2025, Karaja's home in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood was bombed. Among the many things his family lost are the pro…
(2026-10-22). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Venezuela: Record Turnout for Popular Consultation, Youth Consultation Scheduled for February 2027. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)— Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez noted that this week's National Popular Consultation registered the highest turnout of all communal consultations held in the country's history. She made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to the Nueve Raíces de Simón Communal Circuit in Caracas, where she also announced that the next Popular Consultation …
(2026-10-22). US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU's top human rights award. aljazeera.com The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
(2026-10-22). Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Nine of the 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into militant settler attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats have been released from custody and placed under house arrest, a law firm that represents settlers said. Masked Israeli settlers were filmed last week assaulting Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was covering a Palestinian olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. French, Belgian and Polish diplomats and a French mayor ‚Å were attacked by masked settlers in another part of the West Bank on Saturday.
(2026-10-22). Saturday 10/24: Rally To Hold Scott Wiener Accountable! No More Anthropic Zionist Police Shills. indybay.org Koshland Park | Page & Buchanan St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). As Trump woos Putin, is Zelensky suddenly softening his stance on Ukraine's toughest peace terms. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin has signalled readiness to resume trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, potentially opening a new diplomatic path toward ending the war. The announcement followed U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's October 21 meeting with Putin, as Washington seeks progress on a peace agreement. Kremlin officials say discussions could resume in the first ten days of November, with security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine among the key issues. Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed support for ceasefire proposals, humanitarian initiatives and a possible leaders' meeting, while urging Moscow to foll…
(2026-10-22). China readies 500 J-20s, but where is H-20 stealth bomber? Xi hiding his prized new jet from US. hindustantimes.com China's J-20 stealth fighter fleet is reportedly approaching 500 aircraft, but its much-anticipated H-20 stealth bomber remains shrouded in secrecy. Why has Beijing's next-generation strategic bomber yet to make a confirmed test flight, despite years of development? Designed for nuclear deterrence and long-range conventional strikes, the H-20 is widely viewed as a potential challenger to America's B-21 Raider. While the U.S. bomber has completed key development milestones, questions remain over China's progress, possible technical hurdles, and its eventual debut. Could the H-20 reshape the military balance betwee…
(2026-10-22). Revealed: Putin's final victory assault in winter with '4,000 missile-like drones per month' move. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly producing 4,000 Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones a month, raising concerns over faster aerial attacks as Ukraine heads into winter. According to Militarnyi's October 21 report, the jet-powered drones can reach 400—500 km/h, complicating interception. A broader reported target of 10,000 UAVs monthly includes strike, reconnaissance and decoy aircraft—not just attack drones.
(2026-10-22). Trump secretly admits defeat to Iran, his troops start fleeing gulf? US' public threats just drama. hindustantimes.com The United States has reportedly reduced its military footprint across the Gulf and wider Middle East amid security concerns linked to Iranian and Houthi threats, according to CBS News. Citing two U.S. officials, CBS reported that American forces were reducing their presence across the Gulf, following an earlier NBC News report that U.S. troops were leaving some military posts. U.S. Central Command said American forces regularly reposition personnel and assets to maintain mission readiness, but declined to discuss specific movements, citing operational security. Separately, Washington ordered non-essential U.S. E…
(2026-10-22). Putin stuns Europe: Ahead of Kaliningrad attack, Russia grabs land next to NATO's secret bases. hindustantimes.com Are Russian-owned properties near NATO military installations creating hidden security vulnerabilities across Northern Europe? Sweden, Lithuania and Norway are raising concerns over Russian-linked houses, holiday cabins and other sites located near sensitive military infrastructure. Sweden plans to seize a waterfront property beside the strategically important Musk"ß naval base, while a Russian Orthodox church near Và§sterà•s airport has reportedly raised surveillance concerns. Lithuania has also flagged property purchases near sensitive locations, warning of potential intelligence gathering, espi…
(2026-10-22). Kaliningrad jet crash: Training gone wrong… or Russia testing readiness for a NATO confrontation. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). ICC Wins EU Parliament's Sakharov Prize. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, July 2025. | © 2025 Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (Brussels) — The European Parliament on October 22, 2026, awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials. The following quote can be attributed to Philippe Dam, EU advocacy director at Human Rights Watch: "By awarding the Sakharov Prize to the ICC, the European Parliament recognizes the court's vital role for victims of the gravest crimes around the world, at a time of unprecedented attack from t…
(2026-10-22). Tajik Activist Given Lengthy Prison Sentence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Asadullo Boboev. | © Private | A court in Tajikistan has sentenced Asadullo Boboev, an opposition activist deported from Germany in June, to 17 years in jail. Human Rights Watch and other groups previously warned the German authorities that activists like Boboev could face mistreatment and criminal prosecution on politically motivated charges if returned to Tajikistan.Boboev, 54, had lived in Germany with his family since 2017. He was involved in the Reforms and Development of Tajikistan movement, an opposition group critical of President Emomali Rahmon's government. After Boboev w…
(2026-10-22). Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The funeral of of Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera on October 21, 2026, in Kamengo, Uganda. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Ugandan authorities' obligation to conduct an effective investigation into the brutal killing of a Rwandan dissident requires examining all evidence that points to a possible politically motivated killing, Human Rights Watch said today. Ugandan authorities should ensure a prompt, impartial, credible investigation that leads to accountability.The body of Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera, a singer, former Rwanda Defence Force member, and outspoken critic of the Rwandan government…
(2026-10-22). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). 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
(2026-10-22). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Sunday 11/1: End the ICE Age: Butterflies of Remembrance. indybay.org In front of Olympus Bakery on Castro | 135 Castro St | Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-10-22). Monday 10/26: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated From Idaho Fur Farm. indybay.org Second Massive Liberation of Captive Mink This Season…
(2026-10-22). Saturday 10/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday Saturday October 24th 10am-Noon. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-10-22). Bay Area Residents to March in SF for Bill to End Federally Funded Dog, Cat Experiments. indybay.org Marchers to speak outside Nancy Pelosi's Office, urging her to support the COMPACT Act…
(2026-10-22). SF Billionaires, Gentrification, Politics & Capture of SF With Phoenix Proj Julie Pitta. indybay.org The techno billionaires have directly taken over the Democratic Party and are implementing their program in San Francisco with ballot propositions which will reshaped San Francisco. Julie Pitta with the Phoenix Project talks with WorkWeek about the gentrification in San Francisco and how the billionaires are reshaping San Francisco with the support of Mayor Lurie and their Board Of Supervisors.
(2026-10-22). A 2026 Checklist for Bay Area Immigrant Families: Documents, Rights, Services and Safety. indybay.org Immigrant families across the Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland to San José, Richmond and the Peninsula, are dealing with changing federal policies and a lot of uncertainty. This checklist is meant to help families get organized, protect themselves and connect with trusted local help. It does not replace advice from a qualified immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative, and rules can change quickly, so please check official sources before acting on anything.
(2026-10-22). National Guard threaten Washington D.C. voters. indybay.org Trump's armed goons frighten and are threatening to voters at official ballot drop boxes in Washington D.C.
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-22). Thousands Of CA SEIU 1000 Workers Have Statewide ULP Strike & Hundreds Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org SEIU 1000 which represents 100,000 workers at the State of California had an unfair labor strike UFL because of the refusal of the Newsom administration to seriously bargain with them. They rallied at the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco on October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Sacramento: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote – Protest Against Authoritarianism w/ NNU. indybay.org Meeting point: Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve | 2230 River Plaza Dr. | Sacramento, CA 95833 | All community members are asked to join in protesting alongside the nurses. | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt!
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Oakland: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote Protest. indybay.org Meet at CNA HQ, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, | then we march to Kaiser Permanente HQ | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt! | This PEACEFUL protest is part of a nationwide day of strategic action…
(2026-10-22). Saturday 11/7: Copwatch Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org Grass Roots House (Walk in and go to the back room!) 2022 Blake St., Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-22). Friday 11/13: James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: TCB- The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org Rio Theatre (1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)…
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/29: Webinar: DSA Arms Embargo Campaign Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-arms-embarg……
(2026-10-22). Green Party Voter Guide for November 3, 2026. indybay.org The "GPAC" is one of the few County Councils that produce a Voter Guide for each election. We mail about 5,000 to Green households, and distribute another 10,000 through cafes, BART stations, libraries and other locations. Please read this and pass it along to other interested voters. Feel free to copy our "Voter Card" to distribute it as well.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 11/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94102…
(2026-10-22). Israel votes against decolonisation for Pacific at UN then says it has become PIF partner. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Stefan Armbruster Israel voted against all UN resolutions concerning decolonisation of the six Pacific territories at the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee (Decolonisation — C-24) meeting last week. Decolonisation has been a founding principle of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) since its establishment in 1971. The announcement by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar…
(2026-10-22). New Caledonia pro-independence leaders boycott EU critical minerals deal. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Pro-independence leaders in New Caledonia's Congress have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European Union (EU) and the French Pacific territory, citing concerns over a lack of local consultation. On Tuesday, the EU signed the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on…
(2026-10-22). Israel's relationship with Pacific is 'biblical, ageless, real', says Fiji deputy PM. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters A Fiji deputy prime minister says the Pacific identifies with Israel in ways many would not understand. Viliame Gavoka, who is also the Tourism Minister in Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government, was responding to a Facebook post about Israel being accepted into the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner.
(2026-10-22). West Papuan civil society calls for UN and Pacific access to region. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific West Papuan civil society organisations have called on Indonesia to allow access to their region for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and to open up genuine, inclusive dialogue. Claims of persistent human rights abuses continue as violent conflict has deepened in the rugged interior of the…
(2026-10-22). Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz. al-monitor.com The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054.
(2026-10-22). Greece, Egypt in talks to extend maritime zone further east. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards towards Cyprus after eastern Libya's parliament ratified a disputed maritime agreement with Turkey earlier this week, Greece's foreign minister said.Greece, Egypt and Cyprus have long opposed the Turkey-Libya maritime accord, arguing that it infringes on their own maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean.
(2026-10-22). Turkey says Qatar Eurofighter jet deal still on track despite Iran war. al-monitor.com Ankara expects Doha to submit a draft sales contract for the fighter jets, as Turkey seeks to acquire aircraft that can be delivered sooner than its newly ordered Eurofighters.
(2026-10-22). What Iran's threats to Hormuz internet cables mean for Gulf. al-monitor.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to cut crucial internet and communications routes in the region if US aggression escalates.
(2026-10-22). NicaNotes: "Tortured" or "Torturer" ? Corporate Media Fail to Ask the Question. afgj.org 
NicaNotes October 22, 2026 "Tortured" or "Torturer"? — Corporate Media Fail to Ask the Question By Becca Renk Foster and John Perry [Becca Renk Foster is originally from Idaho, USA and has lived in Nicaragua for 25 years. She coordinates the work of Casa Ben Linder in Managua. John Perry is a Nicaragua-based writer who…
(2026-10-22). Magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolts China's Xizang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, at 22: 33 on Thursday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). | The quake's epicenter was measured at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
(2026-10-22). 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum (WSTDF) opened in Chongqing on Wednesday. Hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the event is themed "Co-evolution: Shaping the New Ecology of the Future Industry."
(2026-10-22). (W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese culture has long embraced ideas of caring for, valuing and loving people, which embody a wealth of human rights resources. Do these intellectual treasures constitute the unique ideological DNA of the Chinese concept of human rights and represent an early exploration of it? What is their contemporary value and global impact? What fundamental differences exist between the Eastern and Western human rights discourses?
(2026-10-22). The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades. ecns.cn
(2026-10-22). Bridgekeeper's Long March told in iron chains. ecns.cn
(2026-10-22). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company pilots 'billing-triggered direct collection' of public energy consumption fees in residential communities. ecns.cn The Notice on Strengthening Supervision of Public Energy Consumption Fees for Residential Properties, promoted by State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company, was officially implemented in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, in October.
(2026-10-22). In Numbers: World Traditional Medicine Day. ecns.cn Designated at the International Conference on Traditional Medicine held in 1991, World Traditional Medicine Day falls on October 22 each year.
(2026-10-22). Jilin matsutake exports top $14 million, reaching South Korea in 48 hours. ecns.cn Matsutake mushroom exports from China's Jilin province have topped 106 million yuan ($14.6 million) so far this year, and fresh shipments now reach South Korea within 48 hours, customs officials said.
(2026-10-22). WeChat to update app for iPhone Duo amid compatibility complaints. ecns.cn WeChat said it is working to adapt its app to Apple's foldable iPhone Duo after a hashtag saying it was not optimized for the device trended Thursday on China's Weibo social media platform.
(2026-10-22). Largest container ship since Hainan free trade port launched docks at Yangpu. ecns.cn The largest container ship to dock in Hainan since China began developing a free trade port there berthed Thursday at Yangpu International Container Terminal in the country's southernmost province.
(2026-10-22). Chongqing's foreign trade up 29.1% in first 9 months of 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's foreign trade totaled 749.8 billion yuan (about $112.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, up 29.1% from a year earlier, according to Chongqing Customs.
(2026-10-22). Southwestern China's Guizhou identifies 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates. ecns.cn Guizhou Province in southwestern China has identified 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 158 species endemic to China, among which 37 are endemic to Guizhou, the provincial forestry bureau said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Hongkong Post to issue special stamps marking winter solar terms. ecns.cn Hongkong Post will issue a set of special stamps themed on the winter solar terms on Nov. 5, completing its series on the traditional Chinese system of 24 solar terms.
(2026-10-22). China wins women's compound archery team gold at Asian Para Games. ecns.cn China's Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing won gold in the women's compound team open event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
(2026-10-22). Central Asia trade booms for Gansu as Kazakhstan becomes its top trading partner. ecns.cn Kazakhstan emerged as Gansu Province's largest trading partner in the first three quarters, with bilateral trade reaching 12.26 billion yuan (around $1.71 billion), up 10.6% year on year.
(2026-10-22). Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.
(2026-10-22). Trump Critic Louise Lucas Indicted as DOJ Ignores Election-Year Guidelines. truthout.org On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a slew of charges against Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas (D), a critic of President Donald Trump and a proponent of redistricting that was attempted earlier this year in response to overtly partisan GOP gerrymandering efforts elsewhere in the country. The DOJ indictment includes charges of racketeering, money laundering… |
(2026-10-22). Trump's Justice Department Ditches Civil Rights and School Desegregation Cases. truthout.org A pair of papers published Thursday by the legal group Democracy Forward detail how, under President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice has dumped dozens of cases focused on school desegregation and the civil rights of people of color, all while weaponizing the DOJ to serve "the most dangerous criminal in US history" and his allies. The cases were previously taken up by the DOJ's Civil… |
(2026-10-22). It's No Surprise Election Officials Are Receiving Menacing Packages in Trump 2.0. truthout.org This October, more than 100 politicians and local and state election officials around the country received envelopes in the mail with an unidentified white powder. They included the Arizona secretary of state; several members of Congress from the California delegation; the Washington secretary of state's electoral office; and election offices in Louisiana, Ohio, and Oklahoma. No one was hurt… |
(2026-10-22). Prosecutors Filed Over 900 Cases of "Pregnancy-Related Crimes" Since Dobbs. truthout.org A new report has found that, in the years following the Supreme Court's overturning of abortion rights established in Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people have been charged with crimes related to their pregnancies. Reproductive rights nonprofit Pregnancy Justice documented at least 902 cases of such charges in the three years after the court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision. |
(2026-10-22). Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Cost-Cutting Measures. truthout.org In early August, election workers north of Spokane, Washington, went across the street to…
(2026-10-22). Nursing Home Residents Have a Right to Vote — Despite What Trump CMS Agency Says. truthout.org Cindy Napolitan and her daughter Melissa have multiple sclerosis, a degenerative condition in which the immune system attacks the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They have lived together at a nursing home in Mesquite, Texas, for nine years. In previous elections, Cindy and Melissa Napolitan voted by mail, but this year they took an unusual step: They voted in person. They worried their mail-in… |
(2026-10-22). Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally. truthout.org US funding for overseas nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is now at risk. Due to a global gag rule that the Trump administration introduced early in 2026, government funding for certain foreign aid programs is subject to more stringent restrictions on activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); abortion access; and what the Trump administration calls "gender ideology" (which… |
(2026-10-22). Dancing the macarena with an AI bot. onlineopinion.com.au You can get AI to mark your politics homework, but is it unbiased enough to get one hundred percent?
(2026-10-22). The pathetification of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au New laws will take the larrikin out of Australia and replace self regard with self pity.
(2026-10-22). The Payment Model for Health Services for Seniors Rewards Insurers and Private Equity, Not Patients. cepr.net
(2026-10-22). Do Capitated Payments Deliver Value in US Health Care? cepr.net
(2026-10-22). Mostly Economics — Episode 57. cepr.net
(2026-10-22). (Foreign Policy) Brazil's Sovereignty Is on the Ballot. cepr.net
(2026-10-22). Robert Rubin is Right: Stealing Elections is Bad for Financial Markets. cepr.net
(2026-10-22). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-22). The question of violence: Protests in France, riot or rebellion? peoplesworld.org 
The Monday after a series of often violent confrontations between high school and university students, pensioners and unions on the one side and police on the other, the foreign press was ablaze with graphic descriptions of "burning cars…and shattered shop windows" as The New York Times photo caption put it over a photo of a …
(2026-10-22). Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize shows Africans shape global order. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: Former South African Ambassador to the United States Welile Nhlapo wrote the article below about the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay. In it, Nhlapo highlights a fundamental struggle between the rule of law and right-wing authoritarianism. Pillay's recognition stands in sharp contrast to Donald …
(2026-10-22). Workers walk: Almost 100K California employees struck for a day. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO—From San Diego to San Francisco and north, almost 100,000 California state workers struck for a day on October 21 to protest Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's unfair labor practices, specifically his failure to bargain in good faith for a new contract. "We are going on strike because we know the Newsom administration can and must …
(2026-10-22). In spring 1894, the jobless marched on Washington from every direction. peoplesworld.org 
On March 16, 1894, hundreds of unemployed men walked out of Los Angeles behind Lewis Fry, a former soldier and organizer for the American Federation of Labor. Nine days later, on Easter Sunday, Jacob Coxey led a few hundred more out of Massillon, Ohio. On April 3, 600 San Francisco men marched down Market Street …
(2026-10-22). Use and Reuse: Dancing Again with Robert Rauschenberg. publicbooks.org "Looking at the Rauschenberg archives was a revelation to me. I've never handled a silkscreen, and physics and geometry weren't my best subjects in high school, but even I could see how 'Set and Reset' could be recreated because of the Rauschenberg studio's meticulous records management."
(2026-10-22). "Being a teacher entails much more than just picking up a piece of chalk and an eraser" radiohc.cu By Arelys García Acosta | Miguel Mariano Clavo Gómez, one of the educators who has contributed most significantly to Special Education in Sancti Spíritus, preserves a wealth of knowledge and unique experiences — memories, he asserts, that will never fade. Having spent over half a century in front of a blackboard, he has dedicated his life to one of the noblest professions in existence. | The earliest glimpses of this young man — who would go on to become an itinerant teacher — place him at the Martín Klein primary school, located three kilometers from Mencía, in the provincial capital's municipa…
(2026-10-22). Trump's War on Palestine Comes for Fergie Chambers. rightsanddissent.org
(2026-10-22). USAF Confirms Bombers Could Have A Major Air-To-Air Combat Role. twz.com 
(2026-10-22). Four KJ-3000 Radar Jets At Chinese Factory Point To Serial Production. twz.com 
New satellite imagery shows four of China's new Satellite imagery captured on October 5 and provided by Vantor shows three KJ-3000s near the XAC factory…
(2026-10-22). Ground-Launched Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-10-22). A-4 'Super' Skyhawks Playing The Bad Guys In European Skies. twz.com The A-4 Skyhawk, first flown seven decades ago, is famed for its role as a Cold War 'red air' aggressor, and it lives on doing that mission to this day in Europe.
(2026-10-22). Construction Of Iran's "Eagle 44" Underground Airbase Hasn't Stopped Despite War. twz.com 
Iran is rebuilding Eagle 44, a hardened
(2026-10-22). Rattled by French protests, Latin American governments adopt "Bukele model" to quell social unrest. wsws.org Bukele's call on France to adopt his methods, the criminal complaint against Ariel Robles in Costa Rica and Milei's "shield against socialism" show that the repressive apparatus built across Latin America in the name of fighting crime is aimed at social upheavals from below.
(2026-10-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Greek teachers, school and university students stage 24-hour walkout to demand adequate funding for education; Lebanese University professors continue stoppage over lack of permanent employment; multiple strikes over pay and conditions by Nigerian healthcare workers…
(2026-10-22). Protests sweep Greece as teachers, workers and youth join Europe-wide upsurge. wsws.org Students, teachers and public sector workers marched in more than 50 Greek towns and cities Wednesday, met by 3,000 police in Athens, as the Mitsotakis government vowed Greece would not "become like the streets of Paris."
(2026-10-22). NATO deploys additional forces to the Black Sea as war against Russia escalates. wsws.org NATO's deployment of additional forces to the Black Sea amid growing attacks on commercial shipping marks a dangerous escalation of the war against Russia.
(2026-10-22). Australian establishment exploits violent attack on MP to demonise political opposition. wsws.org The political and media establishment has preempted any investigation of the motivations of Monday's horrific incident.
(2026-10-22). French unions negotiate with Macron as mass protests explode across Europe. wsws.org The French union leaderships' meeting with the Macron government produced a political debacle for all those who argue that workers and youth can leave the leadership of strikes to these bureaucracies.
(2026-10-22). The Alberta independence referendum and the fight against Trump and the far right. wsws.org The results of Monday's referendum on the independence of Alberta—Canada's oil-rich, fourth most-populous province—are a rebuke to the far right and to the Trump administration.
(2026-10-22). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-22). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-22). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-22). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-22). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-22). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-22). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-22). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-22). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-22). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-22). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-22). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-22). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-22). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-22). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-22). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-22). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-22). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-22). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-22). Left Party, Greens and the SPD agree to austerity measures, military build-up in talks for Berlin's new Senate. wsws.org The Left Party itself is a proven pillar of the existing order and of the policies of war and austerity and is even actively participating in the campaign against its own members of parliament.
(2026-10-22). Spain's pseudo-left launches Broad Front as electoral trap for workers and youth. wsws.org The launch of the Broad Front takes place amid an eruption of mass protests and strikes across Spain and Europe, from France to Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania.
(2026-10-22). Philippine impeachment prosecutors withdraw some charges against Vice President Duterte. wsws.org Prosecutors dropped all but one of the charges against Duterte before the defense could answer, in a bid to accelerate her removal amid an escalating struggle over state power and relations with China.
(2026-10-22). New Zealand SEG candidate presents socialist and anti-war perspective at election forum. wsws.org Tom Petterson addressed a candidates' meeting in Epuni, Lower Hutt, outlining the SEG's socialist demands and its opposition to all the parties of war and austerity.
(2026-10-22). Worker crushed to death at New Jersey foundry which was previously awarded OSHA's highest safety recognition. wsws.org Henry Antonio Marmol Martinez, a 52-year-old maintenance mechanic and father of six, was crushed to death at the McWane Ductile Foundry in Phillipsburg, New Jersey—a plant OSHA had certified under its highest "Star" safety designation.
(2026-10-22). A major episode of AI market turmoil. wsws.org Growing debt and financial problems of AI-related firms may well be a harbinger of what is to come.
(2026-10-22). General Motors announces $20 billion share buyback for Wall Street, while closing Brownstown battery plant. wsws.org United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain responded to the buyback with a florid denunciation of "legalized mass looting," designed to conceal the UAW bureaucracy's concessions that have made this looting possible.
(2026-10-22). Ebola spreads to Nigeria and Kenya as epidemic expands beyond Congo (DRC). wsws.org Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola and Kenya has nine, while the Congolese epidemic has reached 9,552 cases and 4,602 deaths in eight provinces, with children dying at the highest rates.
(2026-10-22). Mexican health workers gather in second general assembly: Which way forward? wsws.org IMSS workers have united their movement in a national front and called a megamarch for a 10 percent raise. The union and the Sheinbaum government are playing for time as they seek to regain control.
(2026-10-22). Azerbaijan: Prosecutors seek prison terms of up 12 years for Meclis.info journalists. cpj.org 
London, October 22, 2026—Azerbaijan should drop its financial crimes case against two journalists and another staff member of Meclis.info, an independent media outlet covering the work of the country's parliament, and stop using allegations of illegal funding from international donors to silence the independent press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. On October 20,…
(2026-10-22). Turkish reporter ƒ∞smail Arƒ± arrested again on suspicion of spreading 'disinformation'. cpj.org Istanbul, October 22, 2026—Turkish authorities must immediately free ƒ∞smail Arƒ±, the latest journalist to be arrested in a relentless crackdown on independent media this year, and abolish the disinformation law that has supercharged these repressive tactics, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. "ƒ∞smail Arƒ± has already spent more than two months in jail this…
(2026-10-22). 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' film review: A must-see on Black history, arts, and politics. mronline.org 
The Harlem Renaissance was a Black awakening in the arts, politics, fashion, etc., during circa the 1920s/1930s that, decades before the "Black Power" and "Black is Beautiful" movements, heralded the advent of "the New Negro."
(2026-10-22). When protests serve the West, they are "revolutions" . When they challenge it, they are "violent riots" mronline.org 
What matters is whose power is threatened, whose interests are served and whether the existing capitalist order is being challenged or strengthened. After all, democracy has never been independent of class interests.
(2026-10-22). The long march at ninety: Sovereignty and dual power: The Twentieth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Years before victory in 1949, Chinese communists built a state from below in the mountains of Ruijin—with its own bank, currency, schools, and recallable officials—offering lessons the Global South still needs today.
(2026-10-22). The failed humanitarian paradigm exposes governments' complicity in violence. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-22). UK To Push The "Antisemitism" Psyop Even Harder In Schools. thealtworld.com 
The more children Israel kills, the more unpopular it becomes. The more unpopular Israel becomes, the more violently we are throat-____ed with the narrative that "antisemitism" is a major problem in our society. | The UK's Department for Education has released a
(2026-10-22). ICE Watch: Masked Agents Brutalized a Long Beach Man. Then News Outlets Invaded His Privacy. lataco.com What is the moral line between breaking a story and respecting the privacy of a man who had his arm broken by ICE?
(2026-10-22). Build AskCA: A Unique Resource to Help Californians Navigate Life's Challenges. lataco.com AskCA has been created to help Californians through major life events such as starting your own business, finding a job, contacting family services, and disaster recovery.
(2026-10-22). Rahm Emanuel's Plan Is Exactly How Dems Will Keep Losing. levernews.com Ten years ago, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) articulated what would become the epitaph of his version of the Democratic Party. On the eve of the 2016 election, he
(2026-10-22). The Blue-State Democrats Fighting To Shield Billionaires From Taxes. levernews.com 
In America, there is almost no class solidarity, except among one demographic: the superrich. Their economic kinship transcends all the barriers that tend to keep so much of the rest of America divided: race, ethnicity, even political party. Nowhere is that more obvious than in the two deep blue states where the highest-profile Democratic oligarchs are now locking arms with Republicans to spearhead
(2026-10-22). What's So Radical About Angie Nixon? levernews.com 
(2026-10-22). Alsarah & The Nubatones: East African Retro-Pop Band Performs at Democracy Now! democracynow.org We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio. | We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio.
(2026-10-22). From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen
(2026-10-22). CAIR Demands U.S. Firm Halt Shipment of Electroshock Weapons to Israel for Use in Torture Against Palestinian Detainees. commondreams.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today demanded that a U.S. manufacturer of electroshock weapons stop sending its devices to Israel following an investigative report revealing their systematic use in the torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees.
(2026-10-22). New ITEP Study: Major Corporations Paid Lowest Federal Tax Rate in Decades Following Trump Tax Cuts. commondreams.org The nation's largest and most profitable corporations paid an average federal income tax rate of just 10.4 percent in 2025, the lowest rate documented in more than four decades of research by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP),
(2026-10-22). Trump Protects Fewest Species Ever Under Endangered Species Act. commondreams.org In nearly two years the Trump administration has protected just three species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act and missed dozens of deadlines to make decisions promised in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workplan. No other administration in the more than 50 years since the law was passed has protected so few animals and plants from extinction."The Trump administration is just a pure disaster for the natural world and America's struggling wildlife will pay the price," said Noah Greewnwald, endangered species codirector at the Center for Biological Diversity. "To benefit polluters an…
(2026-10-22). Government Drops Appeal, Preserving Win for Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump-Vance Administration's Weaponization of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. commondreams.org The Trump-Vance administration has abandoned its appeal in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon, a
(2026-10-22). Youth Students on the Move in Wisconsin and Worldwide. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-22). Israa was a friend for life. electronicintifada.net Israa and I grew up planning our futures together. I never imagined I would have to live mine without her.
(2026-10-22). What telecoms leave behind when they exit a country. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-22). Estonia, the Russian-speaking country that hates Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-22). The war's end game explained. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-22). Was the MOU meant to be trashed? responsiblestatecraft.org As President Trump appeared to accept an end to the Iran war by agreeing to the short-lived
(2026-10-22). Bolsonaro's Lead Over Lula Narrows to 1 Point Ahead of Brazil's Runoff. orinocotribune.com
(2026-10-22). Bolivia: Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Alleged Plot to Abduct Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com Legislators representing multiple political organizations in Bolivia, including Libre, the Christian Democratic Party (PDC), and Unidad, have demanded an urgent and impartial investigation following the circulation of a series of audio recordings attributed to former electoral campaign advisor Fernando Cerimedo. The recordings demonstrate that a complex and expensive operation to abduct former President Evo Morales …
(2026-10-22). Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung surgery. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed a day earlier that he would not require further treatment following surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, according to Vatican News. | Doctors said in a written statement that the removed tumour was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised. | "A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary," they reportedly said. | The pope underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on October. 13 to remove a nodule from his lung. | Read: Pope addresses crowd after cancer surgery | The Vatican said the 90-minute operation was succe…
(2026-10-22). Non-clinical careers: Seven in-demand healthcare pathways that patient-facing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). Six best sites to buy YouTube views, subscribers and likes. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). The unshakable enterprise: A practical framework for business preparedness. independentaustralia.net 
Business continuity isn't about predicting every possible crisis. Find out what it is about.
(2026-10-22). Working from home for over-55s: Fair Work puts productivity before preference. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). fight against poverty shows progress and promise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). "A Spark from the Cockroaches" : Arundhati Roy on India's Youth Protests & Modi's Crackdown. democracynow.org 
A court in India on Wednesday ordered the release of two leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, the youth-led movement that has led historic waves of protests in India since the summer. Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were detained amid massive protests last week after they scaled a barricade to enter a site popular for protest, unfurled the national flag and called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kumar oversaw the deletion of 130 million names from the voter rolls in India since June of last year. Opposition parties say those impacted are primarily Muslims and other minorities less…
(2026-10-22). For Black Women in Political Office, Speaking Out Can Come at a Cost. capitalbnews.org 
Tennessee state Sen. Charlane Oliver grew angry when she learned about the raid this month on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C. This was another example of "the misogyny, the gender dynamics that are at play right now," she told Capital B. They're dynamics that she also has had to grapple with recently. …
(2026-10-22). Puzzle Solutions — Edition 91. bylinetimes.com 
Puzzle Solutions – Edition 91 Crossword Across: 1 GENERAL (normal) + ASSEMBLY (diet) = GENERAL ASSEMBLY (that you'll get at the UN 9 KID (joke) reversed (around) + odd letters of ToAsT = DIKTAT (order) 10 ME (from the clue) + PH IS (pub's) + TO(o) minus last letter (closing…early) = MEPHISTO (it's the devil) …
(2026-10-22). We Speak Therefore We Are. bylinetimes.com Books & Ideas | We Speak Therefore We Are: | John Mitchinson finds inspiration in a book that explores why linguistic diversity is the key to a healthy culture | Within a century from now, roughly half of the 7,000 languages that are spoken today will have disappeared. However you look at this — and there are many who argue that, like biological species extinction, this is simply the result of the churn of time — each time it happens, we lose something irreplaceable and precious. | In her powerful and timely book How to Kill A Language: Power, Resistance and the Race to Save Our Words, publ…
(2026-10-22). And Now for Something Real. bylinetimes.com Editor's note | And Now for Something Real: | There was a sentiment Andy Burnham kept returning to when I interviewed him last July at Byline Festival. | "Politics has got to get back to fixing the fundamental things that everybody needs for a good life," he told me. "Too often, politics is chasing slightly flimsy things at the margins and not dealing with the fundamentals." | He said it again when he added: "Somewhere along the line, it stopped doing that, and it needs to get back in the business of doing that… politics just really isn't giving people the answers to some of the things they're strugg…
(2026-10-22). 'Nothing Embodies the Nightmarish Oppression of the "Liberal Elite" More Than the Vast, Impersonal, Know-All, Toxic AI Sheds'. bylinetimes.com Standpoints | Anthony Barnett | 'Nothing Embodies the Nightmarish Oppression of the "Liberal Elite" More Than the Vast, Impersonal, Know-All, Toxic AI Sheds': | Centres of Trouble: | The great Trump bubble is bursting. | A frightful revenge may be the consequence. But an irreversible collapse of the MAGA movement is underway, registered on his — neither true nor social — site, Truth Social.
(2026-10-22). 'Glaringly Absent From Burnham's Speech Was the Climate and Nature Emergency'. bylinetimes.com 'Andy Burnham is the crowning achievement of Zack Polanski". In an echo of Thatcher's famous verdict on Tony Blair, that was just one of the more colourful assessments of the Greens' impact that were doing the rounds at its Conference. And there was more to it than mere rhetorical flourish.
(2026-10-22). 'I Wonder What It Is About the Billionaire Media Tycoon That Has Kept Him So Appealing All These Years?'. bylinetimes.com 
Media | Mic Wright | 'I Wonder What It Is About the Billionaire Media Tycoon That Has Kept Him So Appealing All These Years?': | Rupert Murdoch at a Windsor Castle banquet during the state visit by President Trump in September 2025 GETTY | My grandfather, Gordon Briggs, died on 18 September 2026. He was two days away from turning 95. | On the day he was born, the Government abandoned the gold standard. The front page of the Observer didn't carry any headlines but was instead filled with adverts for holidays, hotels, and cruises: "This winter visit Gibraltar and Malta where British currency…
(2026-10-22). Inside the notebook of Josiah Mortimer, Chief Reporter. bylinetimes.com 
On the Ground | Inside the notebook of Josiah Mortimer, Chief Reporter | A pro-Israel demonstration at the Green Party Conference in Brighton GETTY | Capital 'H' for Hypocrisy: | When Kemi Badenoch railed against Reform UK's "authoritarian" blocking of journalists from its conference this summer, we rather hoped she might U-turn on her party's own decision to bar Byline Times from the Conservatives' gathering. No such luck. | Almost as concerning: barely a single fellow journalist batted an eyelid. When CNN and Politico were recently barred from Trump's White House, even Fox News walked ou…
(2026-10-22). Otto English As Jacob Rees-Mogg. bylinetimes.com 
Satire | Otto English | as Jacob Rees-Mogg: | My old chum, the Honourable Algernon Cockburn-Butts, recently rang out of the blue. I hadn't spoken to Algie in years but one's initial thrill at hearing his familiar voice soon turned to vexation when he informed me in trembling tones that he was "reaching out" to impart some "personal" news. | As Algie proceeded to weep unbecomingly down the line, I managed to divine that Susan, his wife of 20 years, had left him for an Antipodean "fitness instructor" called Kelvin, taking àÜthelflà¶d — their beloved labrador — and three indiffere…
(2026-10-22). 'I Found It Easy to Pray at St George's, Feeling the Weight of the Millions of Prayers That Must Have Been Dispatched to God'. bylinetimes.com 
In 1588, the year of the Armada, Philip II of Spain was the most powerful monarch in the world. Forty years later, Spain went bust with the English and the Dutch squabbling over the carcass of the first global superpower. The British Empire reached its greatest territorial extent in 1922. A quarter of a century later, Britain was bankrupt.
(2026-10-22). Voters Are Turning on Trump but Caution Is Required. bylinetimes.com 
US Midterms | Voters Are Turning on Trump but Caution Is Required: | The unpopular President may yet try to steal this November's midterms as the consequences of his mistakes pile up, writes Rick Wilson | Former Democrat-turned-America First Grassroots leader Ally Raskin speaks at this year's Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas GETTY | Every few days, friends overseas ask me the same questions, usually in the expectant tone of someone checking whether the patient has finally turned the corner. Is this the blue wave? Are the Americans coming to their senses? | The answer is a qu…
(2026-10-22). The Smoke Behind the Sunbeds. bylinetimes.com 
Travel | The Smoke Behind the Sunbeds: | Can anything stop Brits booking getaways to a burning continent buckling under 'hyper-tourism'? By Kamin Mohammadi | Beachgoers at Moutchic in Lacanau, south-west France in July, seemingly oblivious to the wildfires raging in the near distance. GETTY, KAMIN MOHAMMADI | In July, an AFP photographer on holiday in southwest France took a snapshot that became the accidental emblem of Europe's summer. Sunbathers lounged on Lacanau beach as wildfire smoke rose behind them. | It went viral within hours, encapsulating the disconnect at the heart of this sum…
(2026-10-22). Bonnie Greer: Never Nobody But Herself. bylinetimes.com In Memoriam
(2026-10-22). Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN. al-monitor.com Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday. | In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of the planet's coral reef systems as "critically endangered" ⚪ its highest risk category.
(2026-10-22). Hainan's Xinglong coffee expands at home and abroad with free trade port support. ecns.cn Xinglong coffee, a long-established coffee brand from Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, is reaching domestic and overseas markets as local businesses import unroasted coffee beans, process and roast them on the island, and sell the finished products under policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
(2026-10-22). China's EV charging points reach 24.78 mln by end-September. ecns.cn China had 24.777 million electric vehicle (EV) charging points by the end of September 2026, up 37.2% year on year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Heilongjiang's autumn harvest nearly 90% complete, some farms finish early. ecns.cn More than 13.83 million hectares of crops had been harvested in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province as of Wednesday, accounting for more than 88% of the total area due for harvest, the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Wuhan research team discovers new plant species in East Africa. ecns.cn A research team from the Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a new species of Eureiandra, a genus in the cucumber family, in coastal areas of Kenya and Tanzania, the garden said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). About 70 Chinese students defrauded of nearly $297,000 in Thailand. ecns.cn About 70 Chinese students in Thailand have lost nearly 10 million baht ($297,000), or about 2 million yuan, in an alleged scam involving fake apartment rental listings, Thailand's Sing Sian Yer Pao newspaper reported.
(2026-10-22). China's marine economy exceeds 11 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn China's marine economy topped 11 trillion yuan (about $1.65 trillion) in 2025, accounting for 7.9% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a government report released Thursday.
(2026-10-22). China In Photos: The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades. ecns.cn Why devote a lifetime to guarding an ancient bridge? Wang Qixue, 65, has spent over 40 years repairing Luding Bridge, which spans the Dadu River.
(2026-10-22). International Criminal Court, its senior officials awarded 2026 EU Sakharov Prize. tribune.com.pk 
The European Parliament on Thursday awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought jointly to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its senior officials, recognising their work in upholding international law and justice. | "The European Union is founded on respect for multilateralism and international institutions. By awarding the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials, Parliament recognises the important work carried out by the Court to uphold international law and justice," said EP President Roberta Metsola, announcing the winners to the full assembly. | The parliam…
(2026-10-22). Local Elections in Taiwan. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China Taiwan is preparing for local elections to be held at the end of November. Of course, the ballot boxes will not simply determine mayors and local officials. The elections will also serve as a test of the political strength of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition …
(2026-10-22). The U.S. has allowed F-35 fighter jets in the S-400 range, but not for Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli The United States deployed F-35 fighter jets to India for the Tarang Shakti 2026 exercises, despite the aircraft also being slated for delivery to Türkiye. Notably, both India and Türkiye operate Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. This significant factor did not become an obstacle for the U.S. This case once again …
(2026-10-22). Inside the resistance to Spain's crackdown on migrants in Ceuta. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). How will the EPA excavate 68,000 cubic yards of toxic material from a contaminated site in Port Richmond? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Many residents of Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood learned about its toxic pile of rubble only after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency started planning to remove it. | That may be because the Franklin Slag Pile, a "Even after being part of the neighborhood for…
(2026-10-22). Delaware Republican U.S. Senate candidate alleges campaign interference by 'powerful elite' during forum. whyy.org
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). U.S. Rep. Van Drew subpoenas Gov. Sherrill over noncitizen voting in New Jersey: Here's what to know. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A congressional committee led by South Jersey Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew subpoenaed records Wednesday from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration, with the body wanting to know more regarding the circumstances that allowed 6,600 noncitizens to be added to the state's voter rolls in 2023. |
(2026-10-22). Philadelphia voters decide: Should City Hall always have an office of arts and culture? whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? On Wait … Doesn't the city already have one of those? | Yes and no. | In 1986, the city established such an office under then-Mayor Wilson Goode. The office has since gone through name changes, expanding and contracting with the waxing and waning…
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Thomas Jefferson University leads effort to expand regional sickle cell care under new federal hub program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia is becoming a hub for making high-quality sickle cell care and services more available to more patients in the mid-Atlantic region. | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tapped Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health to oversee one of seven new
(2026-10-22). For George Norcross' new Atlantic City property, the possibilities are endless. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On one hand, South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III got a good deal when he
(2026-10-22). Rehoboth Beach Film Society Evening of Celebration, Lewes DE: Drawn by the Sea. whyy.org Join us for this special premiere and a party to commemorate its 10th anniversary of our Cinema Art Theater.
(2026-10-22). WHYY's Studio 2 Presents: Election 2026 What Just Happened? whyy.org Join WHYY's Studio 2 at The Fitler Club for expert analysis and reactions to the 2026 midterm election results and Pennsylvania's pivotal congressional races.
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Hall of Famer Dave Winfield on his Famous Feud with the Yankees. whyy.org Dave gets frank about his time with the Yankees: the contracts, the press conferences, the controversies, and his side of one of the most infamous sports feuds in history.
(2026-10-22). The DOJ investigation into Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner. whyy.org A look at the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia District Attorney's office.
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Crozer-Chester still needs a hospital operator. What does that mean for reopening plans? whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Chariot Allaire Partners, the new owner of the former But after a months-long, "extensive outreach effort" to health care providers in the region and beyond, no entity — including Penn Medicine [mdash…
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Beyond Borders: Building Community in the Face of Displacement. worldbeyondwar.org 
I fled my country for many reasons, including insecurity, persistent conflict, and hatred in my village. In my hometown of Kiliba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), life had become unbearable. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-22). Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. aclu.org ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
(2026-10-22). How Technologies Move From Empowering to Imprisoning. aclu.org Transportation expert's warning on self-driving cars captures the way technologies move from empowering options to disempowering requirements…
(2026-10-22). UK Conservative Party leader responds to Al Jazeera investigation. aljazeera.com UK Conservative Party MP says the party does not condone former member's conduct, revealed in Al Jazeera investigation.
(2026-10-22). Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns. aljazeera.com World authority on threatened wildlife classifies 96 percent of assessed coral reef systems as "critically endangered".
(2026-10-22). Hundreds of Ethiopians cross into Kenya to flee regional fighting. aljazeera.com Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.
(2026-10-22). Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe. aljazeera.com Gonzalez's Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
(2026-10-22). US judge blocks federal operations seeking to identify non-citizen voters. aljazeera.com Homeland Security targets nine states in fraud investigations that critics say intimidate voters.
(2026-10-22). Michigan voters closely divided between Rogers and El-Sayed. aljazeera.com Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some Michigan voters are still deciding.
(2026-10-22). What is the history behind Trump's LeBron blast over US national anthem? aljazeera.com What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?>
(2026-10-22). Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit. aljazeera.com Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
(2026-10-22). Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants? aljazeera.com Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
(2026-10-22). Ballon d'Or 2026: Can Bayern's Harry Kane end England's 25 years of hurt? aljazeera.com Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the ‚Äå‚Äårunning.
(2026-10-22). Why measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US borders. aljazeera.com The United States is facing its largest outbreak of measles since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.
(2026-10-22). IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon. aljazeera.com Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.
(2026-10-22). Why has the Türkiye maritime deal stirred controversy? aljazeera.com Some countries in the region say it infringes on their rights.
(2026-10-22). How the Türkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near. aljazeera.com Poll finds white evangelicals still outpace other demographic groups in supporting Trump, as he rallies right-wing base.
(2026-10-22). WHO warns 'more complex' Ebola outbreak now present in 3 African countries. aljazeera.com Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.
(2026-10-22). Time just changed forever. aljazeera.com For more than 50 years, a group of timekeepers has been quietly sneaking extra seconds onto the world's clocks.
(2026-10-22). Moscow Court Upholds ‚Ǩ200 Billion Judgment Against Euroclear. international-reporters.com This decision marks the legal epilogue of an unprecedented financial standoff over the freezing of Russian assets by the European Union (EU).A record amountThis record amount of 18.2 trillion rubles constitutes the entirety of the damages claimed by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, which…
(2026-10-22). The St. Petersburg Gambit: Cards on the Table, Weapons in the Shadows. international-reporters.com Donald Trump's special envoy did not arrive empty-handed. His carefully assembled dossier bears the unmistakable mark of the entire European concert: Volodymyr Zelensky himself, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as well as representatives of all the…
(2026-10-22). Record Avolon Orders at Airbus and Rolls-Royce: Inside the Supply Crises and Soaring Costs Shaking Global Aviation. international-reporters.com In the wake of a remarkably large transaction concluded on October 9, Airbus confirmed a firm order for 110 aircraft from Avolon, the Dublin-based leasing giant. The acquisition consists of 35 A330-900s and 75 aircraft from the A320neo family. With this move, Avolon's portfolio reaches 114 A330-900…
(2026-10-22). Casualties reported after 7.0 quake strikes China's Tibet: state media. geo.tv Picture showing a Richter Scale reading of a earthquake. — Reuters/FileA strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region late Thursday and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.The report did not offer any details…
(2026-10-22). Canada, Türkiye sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US. geo.tv Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries Haluk Gorgun and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the foreground, attend a signing ceremony at the presidential palace in Ankara, Türkiye, October 22, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize. geo.tv This general view shows the exterior and the logo of the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 28, 2026. — AFP
(2026-10-22). What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm elections. geo.tv Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk demonstrates a voting machine as new strategies are being adopted to prepare for political interference, misinformation, cyberattacks, and physical threats ahead of the 2026 midterms, in Cartersville, Georgia, US, September 2, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). The Ultimate Guide to Commercial and Residential Construction in the Twin Cities. indybay.org Navigating Construction Projects in the Twin Cities When it comes to executing complex building projects in Minnesota, partnering with a reliable, full-service general contractor makes all the difference. Complete Constr…
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/20: Senators Schiff & Padilla: Stop the War on Iran. indybay.org 8: 30am Schiff, One Post St.; 9: 30am Padilla, 333 Bush St.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/22: War Tax Resistance 101. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GeZj7Ws……
(2026-10-22). Milan in the Aftermath of Civil Unrest. indybay.org After a weekend of social unrest that began peacefully with protesters in Milan reacting to the high cost of living, military spending and wars that fomented a riot, the city has begun to return to a new normal.
(2026-10-22). SF Rally For Housing With Prop C & I Faces Billionaires No Campaign. indybay.org Housing and community activists rallied in San Francisco Golden Gate Pan Handle to talk about the fight for housing and the speculators and billionaires who are driving poor, senior and working people out of San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). US pulls some Personnel from Riyadh Embassy as Houthi Drones Kill 3. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Drones and missiles
(2026-10-22). Choose Traditional Medicare 2026, avoid For-Profit "Medicare Advantage" juancole.com Gainesville, Fl. (Special to Informed Comment) — Medicare open enrollment season began October 15th, running through Dec.7, 2026. Enrollment is very important because selecting between Traditional Medicare (TM) and a private, for profit Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is one of the most important decisions a senior citizen can make. This decision defines which physicians /other health/mental health professionals are available , which treatments require an insurer's approval, and what the enrollee could owe in a bad year. Once made, this decision is very hard and expensive to reverse. Most states Medigap insurer…
(2026-10-22). FDA tells court abortion pill review will not finish until after the election. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-10-22). Report counts 902 pregnancy-related prosecutions in three years after Dobbs. nationofchange.org 
Pregnancy Justice found that most cases involved child neglect or endangerment charges and that substance use was alleged in 871 of them.
(2026-10-22). Education Department drops appeal of ruling that struck down loan forgiveness employer rule. nationofchange.org 
The rule would have let the education secretary disqualify nonprofit and government employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A federal court vacated it on June 30.
(2026-10-22). CMS rescinds nursing home voting guidance and issues new memo on coercion. nationofchange.org 
The July 20 memo replaced 2020 and 2024 guidance. Senators asked the agency in August to reinstate the earlier versions.
(2026-10-22). Women who changed science missing from GCSE and A-level courses — new study. nationofchange.org 
Despite social, economic and institutional barriers limiting women's formal participation in science, they made numerous key breakthroughs.
(2026-10-22). Trump Dangles Rural Health Dollars To Push States To Change Hospital Laws. nationofchange.org 
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
(2026-10-22). Deloitte's Abramovich work under investigation by Cyprus police. nationofchange.org 
Cyprus police have opened an investigation into the Big Four firm's work for Roman Abramovich, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported.
(2026-10-22). Arms Control, not Ukraine, Should Be on the Superpower Agenda. nationofchange.org 
The proposed meeting of Trump, Putin, and Xi nex month in Shenzhen could make real progress on arms control—as long as it steers clear of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-22). Sustainable silvopasture is popular with US farmers despite waning financial supports. nationofchange.org 
A national survey of American farmers finds grazing livestock among trees is widespread, even as federal and other financial supports for the practice shrink.
(2026-10-22). The 2 Elizabeth Gurley Flynns: A new biography of the "Rebel Girl" wsws.org Mary Anne Trasciatti's valuable biography documents Flynn's passage from IWW militancy to Stalinism but leaves the roots of that transformation unexplained.
(2026-10-22). BRICS-Asean: A New Architecture for Trade, Investment and Economic Opportunity. infobrics.org The BRICS-Asean Chamber of Commerce and the recently established BRICS-Asean Independent Commission for Trade and Economy signal an ambitious new direction in international economic cooperation, creating practical bridges between businesses, investors, industries and markets across member countries, Asean and the wider global economy…
(2026-10-22). Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Unlocking New Economic Opportunities. infobrics.org Ethiopia's BRICS membership is opening new opportunities across various sectors, Senior Researcher at the Foreign Affairs Institute (FAI) Himanot Eshetu told ENA…
(2026-10-22). Platforms for Regional Arrangements: Exploring the Environmental Route. infobrics.org The current article builds on some of the work in this area undertaken by BRICS+ Analytics, with key insight this time related to the possibilities of creating platforms for regional integration arrangements in the sphere of environmental policy coordination…
(2026-10-22). Kaja Kallas accuses US of supporting Russia. infobrics.org European bureaucrats fail to understand Trump's pragmatism.
(2026-10-22). Musk ordered Starlink slowdown that crippled Ukrainian drones. infobrics.org Rubio acknowledged rising tensions while Ukraine waited for answers.
(2026-10-22). President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SADC institutions. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SADC institutions | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger, more effective Southern African Development Community (SADC) institutions to accelerate regional integration, consolidate peace and stability, while improving the lives of people across the region. ⚪ Addressing the Virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the effectiveness of the regional organisation depended not only on the decisions it made, but also on its ability to implement them. ⚪ "We need an organisation that moves with greater ur…
(2026-10-22). Packhouse gives NW farmers hope for a brighter future. sanews.gov.za Packhouse gives NW farmers hope for a brighter future | For emerging farmer Thapelo Madumo, farming is more than growing vegetables; it is an opportunity to build a future, create opportunities and contribute to his community. | With support from the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Madumo is gaining access to infrastructure and agricultural extension services that are helping him strengthen his farming enterprise and look towards growth. | His experience took centre stage on Tuesday, when North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Madoda Sambatha officially handed over…
(2026-10-22). NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding. sanews.gov.za NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 868 626 applications for the 2027 funding cycle since applications opened on 18 September 2026. ⚪ According to the latest application dashboard earlier this week, female applicants account for 616 558 (70.98%) of the total applications, while male applicants make up 252 068 (29.02%). ⚪ Of the applications received, 800 382 are from prospective university students, while 68 244 are from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college applicants. ⚪ The figures also show that 6…
(2026-10-22). Over 150 000 applicants respond to SAPS recruitment drive. sanews.gov.za Over 150 000 applicants respond to SAPS recruitment drive | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded an overwhelming response to its online recruitment drive for 5 500 police trainees, with 156 131 profile registrations recorded nationwide in less than 24 hours after the portal opened at midnight on Wednesday. | The recruitment drive invites South Africans under the age of 35, irrespective of race or gender, who meet the requirements to apply for an opportunity to pursue a career in policing and contribute to the fight against crime. | "Of the 156 131 individuals who registered profiles, 78 473 comple…
(2026-10-22). ACSA confirms bomb threat incident at King Phalo Airport. sanews.gov.za ACSA confirms bomb threat incident at King Phalo Airport | Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a reported bomb threat involving FlySafair flight FA388 was successfully de-escalated at King Phalo Airport in East London in the Eastern Cape. | Passenger Services received a call reporting a bomb threat involving the flight at 07: 59 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. | The relevant terminal supervisor and airport security were notified, prompting the activation of established security protocols. | "I wish to assure all travellers and users of our ACSA airports that the situation was successfully handle…
(2026-10-22). SA-Lesotho to discuss border operations. sanews.gov.za SA-Lesotho to discuss border operations | The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are today participating in the Lesotho—South Africa Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting aimed at strengthening border management operations. ⚪ "The upcoming meeting in Ladybrand [in the Free State] will provide South Africa and Lesotho with an opportunity to advance bilateral discussions on shared border-management priorities and strengthen cooperation towards more secure, efficient and integrated border operations," the BMA and SARS said ahead of Thursday's meeting. ⚪ Key areas of…
(2026-10-22). SANParks upgrades Addo Elephant National Park for R136.5 million. sanews.gov.za SANParks upgrades Addo Elephant National Park for R136.5 million | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has invested R136.5 million to upgrade facilities and basic infrastructure at Addo Elephant National Park, improving its tourism offering, visitor experience, and operational sustainability. | "The guest experience must be a key focus of the revitalisation of our national parks, including Addo Elephant National Park. Visitors should experience the very best South Africa has to offer in terms of quality accommodation and facilities, with options at multiple price points," Minister of Forestry, Fisheries a…
(2026-10-22). Humanità§re Invasion. Sollte Europa Angst vor einem Zustrom ukrainischer Flàºchtlinge haben? strategic-culture.su Ob die Ukrainer fliehen falls Russland siegt? Und wenn ja, wohin werden sie gehen? | Neulich trat der Chef des Kiewer Regimes, Wolodymyr Selenskyj, in Bràºssel mit einer Warnung vor den mà∂glichen Folgen einer Niederlage der Ukraine auf. Seiner Ansicht nach kà∂nnte Europa mit einer kolossalen Welle ukrainischer Flàºchtlinge konfrontiert werden. Daher sei es fàºr die Europà§er billiger, Kiew weiterhin aufzuràºsten, als spà§ter die gesamte Bevà∂lkerung des Landes zu ernà§hren und zu unterhalten, die vor der russischen Besatzung nach Europa fliehen wird. | ‚&Au…
(2026-10-22). PM Shehbaz arrives in Peshawar for apex committee meeting, security briefing. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Peshawar on Thursday to attend an apex committee meeting on the law and order situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), with a major development package for the province also expected to be announced during his visit, sources said. | According to sources, the prime minister was scheduled to receive a briefing on the security situation in the province and participate in the apex committee meeting, which will discuss peace and stability in K-P. | Members of the provincial advisory council arrived at Governor House to meet PM Shehbaz, while relevant officials of the Regional…
(2026-10-22). Frente Amplio: sectas maoístas y trotskistas. indybay.org Frente Amplio incluye dos sectas. Motivo para estar alertas con las sectas trotskistas y maoístas. Reproducción y extensión de la noticia de Ries (Red Iberoamericana para el Estudio de las Sectas).
(2026-10-22). 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday: Christiansted, Virgin Islands to the Landing at Leidesdorff, SF. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. reportedly joined the Catholic Church and became a Mexican Citizen to facilitate acquiring a vast Mexican land grant. Rancho Río de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521-acres, his Ranch Compound headquartered in today's City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California entitled in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. with very unique stipulations.
(2026-10-22). "Ser maestro supone mucho más que tomar una tiza y un borrador" radiohc.cu 
Miguel Mariano Clavo Gómez, uno de los pedagogos que más ha contribuido a la Educación Especial en Sancti Spíritus, perpetúa saberes, experiencias únicas que asegura, nunca se irán de la memoria porque estar más de medio siglo frente a los pizarrones hace consagrarse a una de las profesiones más nobles de cuantas existen.
(2026-10-22). De la Espriella sacks interior minister after Congress bungles Colombia's 2027 budget. colombiareports.com Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriella sacked Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara hours after Congress found a procedural flaw in the passed 2027 budget, which makes the law invalid. In a post on social media platform X, De la Espriella briefly thanked Lara and announced he would be replaced by the ambassador to the Organization of …
(2026-10-22). Day of the Dead, a live conversation with Jesse Eisenberg, WHYY's 'Fresh Air' and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org This weekend, Philadelphia welcomes LeBron James with open arms as he and the 76ers tip off in their first regular-season home game. And jazz commands the weekend with a show from Grammy-nominated saxophonist LaKecia Benjamin on Thursday at the Kimmel Center, before the Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Festival in South Jersey brings Kenny Jarrett and Marcus Miller to the Cape May Convention Hall. | Pre-Halloween hijinks continue to ramp up with parties, festivals and ghost tours, while Saturday's focus shifts to culture, with Día de los Muertos celebrations at Penn Museum and FDR Park and Japanese folklore at Yokai Weekend…
(2026-10-22). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-22). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…