(2026-10-17). Egypt's Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
(2026-10-17). Major setback for H-1B visa holders as US ends 540-day extension window of work permits. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major setback for H-1B visa workers and their spouses, the United States has ended the automatic 540-day extension of work permits for several categories of immigrants. Thousands of foreign workers, including Indians, could be forced to stop working in the US while waiting for their work permit renewal applications to be approved.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formalised the new rule on Wednesday. It makes permanent a policy first introduced through an interim rule on October 30 last year.The automatic extension of work permits for up to 540 days was introduced in May 202…
(2026-10-17). Rubio's Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia's hunt for diverse partners. aljazeera.com Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?>
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County. aljazeera.com Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.
(2026-10-17). Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia. aljazeera.com Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.
(2026-10-17). Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
(2026-10-17). 11-year old flying car company mocks Tesla Roadster. aljazeera.com California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.
(2026-10-17). AI fears are being weaponised. aljazeera.com Tech giants are fighting to protect their monopolies from cheap open-source models. Fear is their weapon.
(2026-10-17). The chatbot murder guide: AI's struggle between privacy, reporting violence. aljazeera.com Experts say balancing the need to govern AI for public safety with user privacy is 'extraordinarily difficult'.
(2026-10-17). Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Albania's PM blames 'foreign hands' for protests. aljazeera.com Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed 'foreign hands' are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
(2026-10-17). Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders. aljazeera.com The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.
(2026-10-17). Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya's return. aljazeera.com After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
(2026-10-17). Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record. aljazeera.com Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
(2026-10-17). US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico's Baja coast. aljazeera.com Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say. aljazeera.com A teacher fought teenage shooter and a parent shot him dead, police say on Friday, a day after four people were killed.
(2026-10-17). Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia's Saied. aljazeera.com Unions, opposition groups unite to demonstrate against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.
(2026-10-17). Why adults are going back to summer camp. aljazeera.com Loneliness and burnout are sending adults around the world back to bunk beds and bonfires.
(2026-10-17). Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain. aljazeera.com Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
(2026-10-17). Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League — preview, teams, prediction. aljazeera.com The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.
(2026-10-17). Why Trump's latest White House press secretary lasted just five days. aljazeera.com Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
(2026-10-17). Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final. aljazeera.com The 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.
(2026-10-17). Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Protests spread across France as 'yellow vests' set to join. aljazeera.com Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
(2026-10-17). LIVE: India vs West Indies — fifth T20 International. aljazeera.com Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the cricket series decider.
(2026-10-17). Sudan's army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack. aljazeera.com Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
(2026-10-17). IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers. aljazeera.com Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
(2026-10-17). You Love To See It: The Phone Tree Gets the Ax. levernews.com
(2026-10-17). Foreign experts: 'China AI threat' is a Western fabrication. ecns.cn Radhika Desai, a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada, and Glenn Diesen, a professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave exclusive interviews to China News Network's "News Lounge" program.
(2026-10-17). Xi stresses prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development.
(2026-10-17). Gyurme Kunzang Jigme Enthroned as the 13th Minling Trichen at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The 13th Minling Trichen Gyurme Kunsang Jigme was formally enthroned at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region,on October 16,2026. The ceremony was attended by all the monks of the Mindroling Monastery, eminent Buddhist masters from several other monasteries, representatives of the monastic and lay Buddhist communities.
(2026-10-17). Xi urges decisive progress in advancing Healthy China Initiative. ecns.cn A national conference on health was held in Beijing from Oct. 12 to 13. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He stressed that the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) is crucial to achieving the goal of building a Healthy China by 2035. China must remain firmly committed to the path of health development with Chinese characteristics and implement guidelines for the health work in the new era. The country should build on its stre…
(2026-10-17). Experts gather in Chongqing to discuss biomedical industry-education-research-application cooperation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-17). New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links. ecns.cn The second phase of the Ezhou Airport Expressway in central China's Hubei Province opened to traffic on Friday, adding a key link to the fast-growing cargo hub's road transport network.
(2026-10-17). Former Pakistan's Ambassador to China: Most impressed by Xizang, where infrastructure building is expensive but China made it happen. ecns.cn Former Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, sat down for an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network. During his tenure in China, he visited Xizang three times and Xinjiang nearly ten times. He met and talked with local residents face to face, witnessing the sound preservation of local culture.
(2026-10-17). China advances local hybrid rice seed production overseas. ecns.cn China is expanding hybrid rice research and seed production overseas to improve yields and support local cultivation, as part of efforts to promote the crop worldwide.
(2026-10-17). First specialty vehicles assembled in Xizang roll off production line. ecns.cn The first batch of specialty vehicles assembled in the Xizang Autonomous Region rolled off a production line on Friday at an industrial park in Qonggyai County, Shannan City, a first for the region's specialty vehicle manufacturing industry.
(2026-10-17). China-Laos Railway handles more than 1 million cross-border passenger trips. ecns.cn International passenger trains on the China-Laos Railway have carried more than 1 million cross-border passenger trips since service began in April 2023, the Mohan border inspection station said Wednesday. The trains have run more than 4,000 times, and annual cross-border passenger numbers have grown by more than 30% on average.
(2026-10-17). First batch of overwintering red-billed gulls arrive in Kunming. ecns.cn The first groups of the migratory birds have recently arrived in Kunming, with their numbers continuing to grow, marking the start of the city's annual gull-watching season.
(2026-10-17). China urges Japan to face history over Yasukuni Shrine enshrinement of Class-A war criminals. ecns.cn The Japanese government at the time knew full well the disgrace of enshrining Class-A war criminals and, fearful of the consequences, deliberately kept the decision-making process secret, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.
(2026-10-17). China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph. ecns.cn China will add a new letter, "X," as a prefix for the numbers of Fuxing high-speed trains that will run at more than 350 kph (217 mph), China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, said Friday.
(2026-10-17). China to issue 15.5 billion yuan in treasury bonds in Hong Kong. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance will issue renminbi-denominated treasury bonds worth 15.5 billion yuan (about $2.18 billion) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Oct. 23, according to the ministry's website.
(2026-10-17). Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes. ecns.cn Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman known for her efforts to combat desertification, was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development, a global recognition initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.
(2026-10-17). China to host 2026 Global Governance Forum from Oct. 23 to 25. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) will be held from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) announced on Friday.
(2026-10-17). New giant fungus species discovered in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered a giant fungus in Yunnan Province, identifying both a new species and a new fungal family, Dianjunaceae, according to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-10-17). Tianjin opens Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's first export-oriented bonded warehouse. ecns.cn The first global bonded warehouse for exports in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region opened in the Tianjin Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone on Tuesday.
(2026-10-17). Temperatures set to plunge across northern China. ecns.cn A new wave of cold air will sweep across China starting Thursday, sharply lowering temperatures across much of the north, with many areas expected to see their coldest weather of the second half of the year over the next seven days.
(2026-10-17). 140th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Visitors crowd the exhibition halls as the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opens in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026. The fair covers 1.55 million square meters and runs in three phases through Nov. 4.
(2026-10-17). Teacher tackles Oregon school shooter, helping prevent further bloodshed. geo.tv Emergency personnel direct traffic at the Journey Church family reunification location following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-17). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food – An Interview with Walter Santucci. indybay.org Audio interview with Walter Santucci – musician, animator, puppeteer, and filmmaker – on his latest film "I'd Rather be Turned Into Cat Food."
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 11/11: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-10-17). The Second Chance Sports Act Is Now Law in California: Will Weightlifting Soon Return? indybay.org
(2026-10-17). Tallying Real Estate and Development Contributions to Ryan Mayoral Campaign. indybay.org Campaign finance records show Ryan Coonerty has received roughly ten times more in real estate and development contributions than Ami Chen Mills has during the 2026 campaign for Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. As of September 19, Ryan Coonerty has accumulated $15,448 in contributions from real estate and development interests, out of the $131,978 in total contributions made to his campaign. In comparison, Ami Chen Mills has only received $1,660 from real estate and development interests in her bid for mayor, and has raised $43,398 in total contributions. Besides direct campaign contributions, Coonerty has r…
(2026-10-17). California SEIU 1000 Members To Strike On October 21. indybay.org SEIU 1000 California state workers with 100,000 members will be going on strike on October 21 throughout California.
(2026-10-17). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-17). Lessons Of Bolsonaro Victory In Brazil & The Working Class With Fabio Bosco. indybay.org The recent victory of Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil was a victory for the rightwing and also for Trump who demanded that the Lula government release Jair Bolsonaro from prison. Brazilian unionist and supporter of the trade union federation Conlutas talks about what happened and the lessons for the future.
(2026-10-17). Saturday 10/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "Pax Judaica Explained" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yENc……
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-10-17). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-17). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-17). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-17). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-17). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-17). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-17). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-17). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-17). Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars — but can't Find Them. juancole.com
(2026-10-17). AFT President Weingarten's AI "safety standard" is a corporatist pact with Microsoft. wsws.org The AFT's "iron-clad" AI safety standard was signed with the company that funds the union's own AI academy, then carried to a platform shared with the fascist strategist Steve Bannon.
(2026-10-17). 2 serious accidents at postal processing facility in Pontiac, Michigan. wsws.org Several recent incidents involving the activation of machinery during maintenance highlight unsafe conditions at the Michigan Metroplex mail processing center in Pontiac, Michigan.
(2026-10-17). BHP to cut 300 Pilbara iron ore jobs as unions impose sellout deals. wsws.org The unions covering BHP workers in the Pilbara issued token denunciations of the job cuts, before immediately pledging their assistance in delivering them.
(2026-10-17). EU summit in Brussels: European powers intensify war drive against Russia. wsws.org While the Trump administration, amid its conflict with the European powers, is seeking at least for the moment a certain accommodation with Russia, the EU governments, led by Berlin, are pressing for the continuation and expansion of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-17). A socialist perspective to fight against war and austerity! Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Victorian election! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the November 28 Victorian election to provide workers with a socialist and internationalist perspective against every other party.
(2026-10-17). Interest rise starts to hit AI boom. wsws.org The major American AI firm CoreWeave was hit by a "tornado" this week, as its shares plunged at one point by around 28 percent.
(2026-10-17). A warning sign: Australian government unlawfully held citizen for 945 days in immigration detention. wsws.org The Labor government's rising number of wrongful immigration detentions is another warning of the anti-immigrant bidding war underway in the political establishment.
(2026-10-17). Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution. wsws.org President Trump announced October 16 that the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, set for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, will not be livestreamed, reversing the plan by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to broadcast the killing.
(2026-10-17). Sri Lankan government assures IMF it will present 2027 austerity budget. wsws.org The latest IMF staff-level agreement means another round of austerity to guarantee debt repayment and protect the interests of international capital.
(2026-10-17). After the UAW election debacle: We must build rank-and-file committees and take power on the shop floor! wsws.org This statement was issued by Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania who ran for president of the UAW in the recently-concluded elections.
(2026-10-17). Hundreds of Chicago hotel workers enter second week on strike, as union confines walkout to six out of 46 hotels. wsws.org The hotel workers' agreements expired August 31, when 85 percent of members at 46 hotel properties authorized a strike. But just six hotels have walked out.
(2026-10-17). Carney's investment summit: More profits for oligarchs, more exploitation for the workers. wsws.org Carney demonstrated during the two-day summit what his government really stands for: enhanced profits for the oligarchy, intensified worker exploitation and a full-throttle drive to expand Canadian imperialism's ability to wage war against its rivals in pursuit of resources, markets, and strategic influence.
(2026-10-17). Core steps to set up a business in Australia without a hassle. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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?
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). The Future of Cockroach Janata Party's Protests. ummid.com The burning question on every Indian lips is: What the future has in store for the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation that's taking place in Delhi and elsewhere.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 2nd Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Friday October 09, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-17). Now Muslim bouncers barred from providing security to Hindu revelers. ummid.com An agency that supplies bouncers to private events to maintain security has alleged that an organizer of a Dandiya event in Hyderabad has asked not to provide Muslim bouncers to their event.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS 2nd Selection List 2026 on Oct 9. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-17). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-17). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-17). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-17). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-17). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-17). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-17). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-17). Modi govt's committee on demographic changes is a threat to India. ummid.com The Ministry of Home Affairs' resolution on the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) on May 26, 2026, to scientifically study abnormal population shifts and illegal immigration across India serves Hindutva agenda and is a threat to the country.
(2026-10-17). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-17). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-17). To hell and back: my release from the hospital yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com In my first couple of essays this past week addressing the question of what Russian medicine looks like from inside the beast, I was largely positive about the operations of the Mariinsky Municipal hospital where I was being treated for Pneumothoras (collapsed lung) consequent to being knocked down by a car in front of my …
(2026-10-17). American 'Dark Eagle' still unusable three years after officially 'entering service'. infobrics.org Even North Korea and Iran zoom past the US, developing and deploying operational hypersonic weapons. Thus, even if the Pentagon somehow manages to deploy the LRHW operationally by the end of this decade, it will still have a lot of catching up to do with the multipolar world.
(2026-10-17). Back to Keynes for 'the good life'. mronline.org 
There is a new play in London's West End at the moment.
(2026-10-17). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-17). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-17). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-17). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-17). Friday Nite Videos | October 16, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 16, 2026 |
(2026-10-17). FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits. sanews.gov.za FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits | The Film and Publications Board (FPB) has encouraged the public to adopt good online habits to protect themselves from cyber threats as South Africa joins the international community in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. | The month is being observed under the theme: "Don't Make It Easy for Them," with a focus on promoting digital safety and protecting personal data. | "While that sounds like a technical topic for IT professionals, the truth is that staying safe online is now a basic life skill for all of us – just like looking both ways before cross…
(2026-10-17). Pakistan to host Canada for hockey series in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will host Canada for a bilateral hockey series in Islamabad from February 8 to 21, 2027, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said, in a move aimed at reviving international hockey in the country. | The PHF said it would work with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and relevant federal authorities to arrange accommodation, transport, sports facilities and security for the visiting Canadian delegation. | PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, and federal secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, welcomed the proposed tour, describing it as an opportunity to promote internation…
(2026-10-17). PCB central contracts delayed. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan's central contracts remain unannounced, leaving players facing an increasingly prolonged wait for confirmation of their deals. Following Pakistan's disappointing performance on the tour of England, the process has stalled, with progress now expected only if the team delivers improved results during the upcoming home season. | According to sources, the new central contracts for Pakistan's national cricketers will cover the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Players were briefed on the matter before the team departed for the West Indies and England in July, and a preliminary list of 30…
(2026-10-17). Any miscalculation by adversaries will draw 'response beyond imagination', warns Gen Aamer Raza. tribune.com.pk 
Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Aamer Raza on Saturday said Pakistan would neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of its sovereign borders, stressing that safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country was absolute and unyielding. | Addressing the passing-out parade of the 154th PMA Long Course and 39th Technical Graduate Course at Kakul, he said, "We will neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of our sovereign borders, as safeguarding the territorial integrity of our motherland is absolute and unyielding." | During the ceremony, CNSC awarded t…
(2026-10-17). AI agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation: Cybersecurity agency. tribune.com.pk 
Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation during research and testing, India's cybersecurity agency said on Thursday. | In an advisory issued October 15, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said AI model developers had voluntarily disclosed multiple incidents in which autonomous agents exceeded their assigned tasks and accessed live systems belonging to Indian organisations. | According to CERT-In, none of the affected organisations independently detected the unauthorised access. The agency also identified financially motivated cyber…
(2026-10-17). Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rita Collins has taken her bookstore-van, St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary, to nearly every state in the U.S. This week, she stopped in Philadelphia for the first time to visit with Drexel graduate students and offer a variety of used books for anyone on campus to browse. | On a sunny afternoon, students squeezed into the bookmobile to look through the wooden shelves. Undergraduate and graduate students alike, from humanities to biology and engin…
(2026-10-17). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-17). Proteste giovanili e contestazione delle falsificazioni nel censimento, l'India assedia Nerendra Modi. strategic-culture.su Nerendra Modi intende forgiare un nuovo cittadino indiano, un nazionalista di Bharat, il nuovo e al contempo antico nome che ha imposto all'immensa e plurale nazione, prima al mondo per abitanti e terza per capacità economica, deciso a realizzare tale chimerica utopia, non disdegna di utilizzare tutte le leve del potere, anche in modo spregiudicato.
(2026-10-17). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Saudi Arabia under fire…. Yemen is burning down the House of Saud. strategic-culture.su "Yemen did not want this war, but we are bringing the fire back to Saudi Arabia." | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Saudi kingdom is…
(2026-10-16). Concern over renewed attacks in the Red Sea region. sanews.gov.za Concern over renewed attacks in the Red Sea region | South Africa has expressed serious concern over the renewed escalation of attacks in the Red Sea region, particularly in and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, amid the protracted conflict in Yemen. ⚪ In a statement on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said government was concerned about actions threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia and neighbouring States. ⚪ "South Africa condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure…
(2026-10-16). Trump Canceled The Execution Livestream, But The White Lynching Culture That Made It Thinkable Is Still Alive [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: FPG / Getty | Donald Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social that his regime Hasan, a former Army psychologist, is paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. Military officials have not yet disclosed whether they plan to shoot him whil…
(2026-10-16). Trump administration guts Endangered Species Act, nature advocates fight back. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration is rolling out changes to the Endangered Species Act that critics argue will make the law borderline useless in protecting vulnerable species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a new rule on how to implement the Endangered Species Act, specifically redefining the …
(2026-10-16). Cornell University imposes its idea of punishment. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-10-16). Chicago hotel workers one week on strike, more could walk out. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Hundreds of hotel workers walked off the job at six Chicago hotels last week, launching what could become the largest hotel worker strike in the city's history. The strike began Oct. 9, just days before the Chicago Marathon drew an estimated 55,000 runners and 1.7 million spectators to town. Workers at the Sheraton Grand Chicago …
(2026-10-16). The One Big Peace Conference and Open Borders. worldbeyondwar.org 
It's a gathering and strategizing bonanza with dedicated activists from locations in dozens of countries, plotting as a global movement to abolish the most horrible thing humanity does to itself. Want to come? #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-16). Croissant and coffee shortage: the apocalypse according to Riga if Ukraine falls. international-reporters.com Normally, reading these first lines, you must be wondering which alternative reality you have fallen into. After all, what is the connection between the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the supposed future invasion of the EU by Moscow, and a potential shortage of croissants and…
(2026-10-16). Protests in France: From revolt to social movement. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen The high school protests that have gripped France for three weeks entered a new political phase on October 6, when hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets. What began at a high school in Créteil, near Paris, as a protest against shortages of teachers and other staff is now …
(2026-10-16). Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old kills three children, teacher at Bend Primary School before bystander shoots him dead. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Three children were killed when a 16-year-old boy opened fire at a primary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. A bystander stopped the attack by shooting the teenager dead, the police s | Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old kills three children, teacher at Bend Primary School before bystander shoots him dead…
(2026-10-16). FBI's most wanted fraudster Manjit Singh Bedi sent back to US from India a month after arrest. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Manjit Singh Bedi, a 64-year-old man listed among the FBI's most wanted fraudsters, has been brought back to the United States about a month after his arrest in India by the Punjab Polic | FBI's most wanted fraudster Manjit Singh Bedi sent back to US from India a month after arrest…
(2026-10-16). Playlist for the People 2.0. cpusa.org 
(2026-10-16). Malaysia's First Eight Month Export Grows 19% to BRICS. infobrics.org Malaysia's exports for the first eight months 2026 continue to register strong growth of 31.2 percent to reach RM1.356 trillion as compared to RM1.033 trillion in the same period of 2025 with exports to 40 countries…
(2026-10-16). What Does India Have to Do with the Arctic, and Why Is It a Test for BRICS. infobrics.org By placing the interconnected challenges of climate resilience, sustainable development, scientific cooperation and inclusive governance at the centre of the BRICS agenda, New Delhi can help build a bridge between the concerns of the Global South and the rapidly changing realities of the High North…
(2026-10-16). Estonia planning new anti-Russian provocation. infobrics.org European security architecture deeply threatened by Baltic states' Russophobic hostility.
(2026-10-16). Ukraine's Black Sea escalation threatens global trade, with risks of spiralling. infobrics.org Ukraine's expanding Black Sea attacks are disrupting shipping, raising insurance costs, and threatening global food and energy trade. As "wild-card" Zelensky raises the stakes (angering the US), the risk of a wider confrontation grows.
(2026-10-16). US purchase of Russian diesel reinforces Europe's energy dilemma. infobrics.org European countries reduced dependence on Russian energy at considerable economic cost.
(2026-10-16). High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for interim injunction on PNG Chiefs. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction against the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name in New Zealand. The NZR has been seeking to stop Papua New Guinea's incoming franchise from using the Chiefs moniker also used by the Super…
(2026-10-16). Call for criminal groups to be declared 'terrorists', as PNG police seize more high-grade guns. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Some Papua New Guinea parliamentarians are calling for tougher laws against violent criminals who they say should be categorised as "terrorists". It comes as PNG police released details of a counter-terrorism operation in Southern Highlands province, in which they seized a cache of high-powered weapons and military-grade explosives. Various…
(2026-10-16). Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with 'Mohammed' joke. aljazeera.com "If you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammed,'" says US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-16). LeverMind Quiz: Why Is There So Much Money In Elections? levernews.com 
(2026-10-16). Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | With the midterms less than a month away, some pundits and polls suggest Democrats have the election in the bag. But is that really true? David Sirota travels to Minnesota to speak with someone who knows the danger of election complacency and overconfidence: Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.Today on
(2026-10-16). The Mexican Government Is Close to Approving a Law Aimed at Removing the Use of Cash. thelastamericanvagabond.com Will an effort to limit and eventually ban cash payments work in a nation where 80 to 90 percent of payments are made in cash? On Wednesday, the Mexican government inched closer to passing a law that would begin the process of phasing out cash payments and requiring digital payments. The "Digital Economy Law" was
(2026-10-16). Exclusive: Iran, a coiled cobra ready to strike. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-16). Fuelling Moscow's war machine? U.S. and Europe are buying record levels of Russian energy exports. strategic-culture.su The war in Ukraine has always been about fomenting a proxy war to defeat Russia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The contradictions are…
(2026-10-16). Trump vai voltar a colocar a Europa em seu devido lugar? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-16). The resilience of the world economy is built on illusion — it's time the West woke up. strategic-culture.su By Marco CARNELOS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Record debt, a paralysed trade-dispute architecture and the normalisation of sovereig…
(2026-10-16). Chuck Schumer Hasn't Said a Word About Trump's Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-10-16). Elon Musk Becomes Senate Leadership Fund's Main Donor In Quarter Three. commondreams.org New FEC filings show the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has become the dominant funder of the Senate Leadership Fund, the leading Republican Senate super PAC. Musk was responsible for 58% of the fund's third-quarter fundraising, and his latest contributions bring his total giving to the Republican group to $168 million. His contributions to a single party super PAC appear poised to exceed the previous record by approximately $100 million. | In response, Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert said: | "Elon Musk is pouring unprecedented sums of money into Republican super PACs, giving him extraordinary f…
(2026-10-16). Democracy Now! 2026-10-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 16, 2026; "Abolish & Replace ICE": Rep. Analilia Mejía Blasts ICE for Secretly Using NJ Warehouse; Meet Estrella, an Undocumented Trans Woman Jailed for 9 Years, Then Deported to Mexico; "Against Tech Oligarchy": Inside the Worker Resistance in the World's Most Powerful Industry | Headlines for October 16, 2026; "Abolish & Replace ICE": Rep. Analilia Mejía Blasts ICE for Secretly Using NJ Warehouse; Meet Estrella, an Undocumented Trans Woman Jailed for 9 Years, Then Deported to Mexico; "Against Tech Oligarchy": Inside the Worker Resistance…
(2026-10-16). White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role. geo.tv New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. — Reuters White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from the role, a White House official said on Friday, after President…
(2026-10-16). Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of protest. geo.tv Protestors amid security personnels chant slogans as they take part in a flag rally by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 16, 2026.— Reuters'Cockroach' calls rally in support of…
(2026-10-16). US probes Ilhan Omar's decades-old immigration paperwork with eye towards deportation: sources. geo.tv US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks during a campaign rally for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination to fill Tina Smith's senate seat, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, July 20, 2026. — Reuters Probe against Omar focuses…
(2026-10-16). Three children, teacher killed in US state of Oregon school shooting. geo.tv People walk at a family reunification location at Journey Church following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026. — ReutersPolice say shooting occurs at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.Police identifies shooter as…
(2026-10-16). 'Most impotent…', 'Trump's every bad decision linked to…': Democrat Christopher Hale on midterms. hindustantimes.com In this interview with HT's Aayesha Varma, Democratic Political Strategist Christopher Jolly Hale narrates a tale about battleground America. Where do the democrats stand? What has been Trump's biggest mistake so far? The answer to these questions and more lies in this political discussion ahead of November's midterms. So tune in, and buckle up.
(2026-10-16). Has Trump taken America up Sh*t Creek without a Paddle? juancole.com ( I mean, in this ever-stranger world of ours, where even to start? | Oh, wait, give me a second and I'll be right back! I don't want to miss the
(2026-10-16). F-22 Pilot Controls FQ-44 Fighter Drone From The Cockpit For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-10-16). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com 
Hey guys, just wanted to talk about a cool thing that happened last Sunday. We won Best Military Aviation Submission at the 2026 Defense Media Awards in Washington, D.C., for Tyler: Best Defense Electronics and Best Missile Defense | Tyler and Joe Trevithick: Best Rotorcraft | Howard Altman: Integrated Maritime, AI Integration, and the Joh…
(2026-10-16). What The Army's Pacific Commanders Are Learning From Ukraine And Iran Conflicts. twz.com 
(2026-10-16). The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries. twz.com 
America's adoption of long-range one-way attack munitions like
(2026-10-16). Canada's Snowbirds Say Farewell To The CT-114 Tutor Jet. twz.com 
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds brought the Canadair
(2026-10-16). Leonardo DRS Explains How Army Counter-UAS Mission Is Evolving. twz.com 
Leonardo DRS has been heavily involved in mobile counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) efforts including the U.S. Army M-SHORAD (Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) Increment 1 program, also known as SGT STOUT, which provides an air defense capability for ground maneuver forces against low-altitude aerial threats. The company is now preparing for the forthcoming M-SHORAD Increment 4 program, which requires a vehicle-agnostic, reconfigurable, palletized or "sled"-based air defense capability. | TWZ's Jamie Hunter spoke in-depth with Joe Rolwes, Director of Business Development at Leonardo DRS, about how mobi…
(2026-10-16). First C-130J For Navy's New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the first
(2026-10-16). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: 50,000 Uttar Pradesh health workers protest for permanent jobs; Bangladesh garment workers block Dhaka roads for higher wages; Australia: Qantas engineers hold first strike in 16 years.
(2026-10-16). Royal Mail workers must take charge: scrap DM26, end the two-tier workforce! wsws.org
(2026-10-16). University and College Union members at Manchester Metropolitan University back campaign for release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Branch members discussed how Bogdan's case punctures the dominant media narrative on Ukraine, with the term 'meat grinder' used to describe the grim reality of the conflict…
(2026-10-16). Turkish government takes over pro-opposition Halk TV. wsws.org Halk TV, one of Türkiye's most-watched news channels, has been taken over by the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in a police raid on the morning of October 14.
(2026-10-16). Democrats plot major escalation of Ukraine war after midterm election. wsws.org The Democrats are making clear behind the scenes that their central priority, should they win a majority in one or both houses of Congress, will be the escalation of the war against Russia…
(2026-10-16). French youth protests grow as political radicalization spreads. wsws.org Ahead of the October 17 day of action, which grew out of calls on social media for a revival of the "yellow vest" protest over purchasing power and social inequality, blockades are intensifying.
(2026-10-16). Bowing to Washington's pressure, Sri Lanka and India refuse to provide aid to Iranian ships. wsws.org Behind its bogus claim of "neutrality," the JVP/NPP has thoroughly tied itself to US imperialism, shedding its pretence of anti-imperialism in the past.
(2026-10-16). Keeping remote workers safe: Vehicle tracking in regional Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-16). Frydenberg flirts with political comeback despite past blunders. independentaustralia.net 
Josh Frydenberg was in the news this week, using his book launch to hint at a return to politics despite his inglorious history.
(2026-10-16). BOOK REVIEW: Wonders of the Quantum World. independentaustralia.net 
Danni Holmes makes the mind-bending mysteries of quantum physics accessible, entertaining and surprisingly down-to-earth in a fascinating journey through life, the universe and everything.
(2026-10-16). Washington's Diesel Waiver Ends the Moral Case for Secondary Sanctions. fpif.org In August 2025, Donald Trump put an
(2026-10-16). How an extremist network articulated a hoax linking Brazil's President Lula to child abuse on X. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-16). Hong Kong police launch AI-powered national security platform for school pupils. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-16). Increasing Portland's CEO Pay Surtax Would Boost Revenue and Encourage Narrower Pay Gaps. inequality.org
(2026-10-16). Why Are So Many Restaurants Using A.I. for Menus Now? lataco.com I already miss the era of gloriously sticky menus, coated with years of grease and who knows what else, and a menu behind the counter with pixelated photos, overexposed plates, low-quality clipart, and typos galore.
(2026-10-16). Trumpism and Latin America's new right governments. links.org.au 
While the far right surge can be seen as a response to the earlier leftward turn in Latin America, it also represents a genuine turning point, writes Eduardo Lucita.
(2026-10-16). Delcy Rodríguez is bending over backward to accommodate Washington. links.org.au 
Steve Ellner argues that under Delcy Rodríguez, Chavismo has abandoned its defining feature: defense of national sovereignty.
(2026-10-16). Unlocking E-commerce Funding for Social Commerce Expansion. moguldom.com The realm of social commerce is revolutionizing the e-commerce industry in the US. New platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are revolutionizing the way in which brands interact with their customers, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha. It is in such an ever-evolving space that access to the right kind of capital becomes imperative, which …
(2026-10-16). How Cloud-Based LMS Platforms Support Corporate Training Goals. moguldom.com Corporate training programs must support business targets while serving employees across offices, roles, and schedules. A cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) gives training teams one place to assign courses, track progress, and update content without maintaining local servers. Its value depends on how closely its tools match goals such as faster onboarding, compliance readiness, or …
(2026-10-16). When the Payment Stack Becomes the Bottleneck: What Growing Online Businesses Need to Fix. moguldom.com A fast website can hide a slow payment system. From the customer's side, everything may look fine. Pages load quickly, checkout is simple, and demand is growing. Behind the scenes, though, payment failures, fraud reviews, processor limits, chargebacks, and settlement delays can start piling up. These problems tend to appear gradually. A setup that handled …
(2026-10-16). Best Economic Prediction Markets Prediction Market Apps and Platforms. moguldom.com 
A question such as whether the Federal Reserve will hold rates at its next meeting can be listed as a contract with a live price. For anyone who follows jobs reports, inflation releases and Fed decisions, these markets add one more read on what traders expect. This guide compares four platforms that list or have …
(2026-10-16). Meta acknowledges the reduced reach of Lula's profiles. mronline.org 
The company, which controls WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, claims that "technical issues" affected the reach of Lula's presidential campaign, and rejects accusations of favoring Flávio Bolsonaro.
(2026-10-16). Development is the production of life. mronline.org 
Dependency and the Reproduction of Life in the Global South.
(2026-10-16). The specificity of neo-fascism. mronline.org If democracy is to be preserved in the country, then the struggle for democracy, instead of accepting the attitude of the judiciary as it exists at any given time, must incorporate a struggle for sensitizing the judiciary to the fundamental need for consciously going beyond an inherited hierarchical perception of society.
(2026-10-16). Amber Guyger, Former Cop Who Killed Botham Jean, Walks Free. newsone.com 
Source: WFAA YouTube screenshot / WFAA YouTube screenshot | Botham Jean's killer walked free on Friday. In 2024,
(2026-10-16). Bland Opening, Bland Closing: Fake Attorney Katie Zacharia Out As White House Press Secretary. newsone.com 
(2026-10-16). National Mammography Day: A Simple Step That Could Save Your Life. newsone.com 
Source: Javier Zayas Photography / Getty | Every October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of taking care of our breast health thanks to National Mammography Day. Observed on the third Friday of October, which falls on Oct. 16 this year, the day encourages women to schedule their mammograms and make early detection a priority. | While the thought of getting a mammogram may feel uncomfortable or even frightening for some women, taking a few minutes to get screened could make a life-saving difference. Early detection can help find breast cancer before symptoms appe…
(2026-10-16). Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault At University Of Chicago Frat Party. newsone.com 
Source: Ionel Lupu / Getty | Chicago police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago, adding to growing scrutiny of how colleges and Greek organizations respond to reports of sexual violence. | According to the
(2026-10-16). White Supremacist Planned Mass Shooting At Largest Hindu Temple In Chicago Suburb, Authorities Say. newsone.com 
(2026-10-16). A New Historical System: 20 Points on the Map of a New Transformation Yet to be Defined. orinocotribune.com By Ignacio Ramonet — Oct 10, 2026 The following is a paper presented at the 30th International Seminar on Political Parties and the New Society, Mexico City, October 9, 2026. A lot of people are perplexed. Perplexed. Disoriented by the events that we are experiencing. There is enormous uncertainty. A deep unease. Even fear. Because, …
(2026-10-16). Prosecutors Seek up to 12 Years in Prison for Maradona's Medical Team. orinocotribune.com Argentine prosecutors ask for up to 12 years in prison for Maradona's doctor Leopoldo Luque and four to 10 years for other staff over his 2020 death. Argentine prosecutors on Thursday asked a court to hand prison terms of up to 12 years to the medical team that treated Diego Maradona before his death, describing …
(2026-10-16). Axios-Ipsos Poll: "Medicare for All" Support Surges. portside.org Axios-Ipsos Poll: "Medicare for All" Support Surges |
(2026-10-16). Trump Is Begging To Be Impeached. portside.org Trump Is Begging To Be Impeached |
(2026-10-16). Overlooked Brown Fat in Our Bodies Linked to Wide Range of Health Benefits. portside.org Overlooked Brown Fat in Our Bodies Linked to Wide Range of Health Benefits |
(2026-10-16). Democracy's on the Line': NYC Unions Unite To Protect Elections. portside.org Democracy's on the Line': NYC Unions Unite To Protect Elections |
(2026-10-16). IMF-World Bank meetings juggle equal parts relief, dread. responsiblestatecraft.org The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are being held in Bangkok this year against a backdrop of equal parts relief and dread.In her curtain-raising
(2026-10-16). Community media still a powerful tool in democracy project. sanews.gov.za Community media still a powerful tool in democracy project | The role of radio in disseminating information that empowers communities remains ever important to the country's ongoing project of strengthening democracy and promoting social cohesion, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong. | Morolong on Friday handed over a new broadcasting studio equipment to Rainbow FM in the West Rand of Johannesburg. | The new studio equipment, valued at R2.15 million, was approved by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to help strengthen the station's broadcasting infrastructure and enhance its abil…
(2026-10-16). IEC gives similarly affected political parties relief after Constitutional Court ruling. sanews.gov.za IEC gives similarly affected political parties relief after Constitutional Court ruling | The Electoral Commission will give relief to 32 political parties similarly affected by the Constitutional Court's ruling and directive concerning the African National Congress (ANC) and the submission of its candidate lists for the 2026 Local Government Elections. | "Consistent with the constitutional imperative for free and fair elections as well as the importance of upholding the inherent principle of parity of treatment, the Commission has resolved that the 32 similarly situated parties must be deemed to have lawfully su…
(2026-10-16). President Ramaphosa calls for more mineral beneficiation in Northern Cape. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for more mineral beneficiation in Northern Cape | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africa to move beyond exporting raw and semi-processed minerals towards greater local processing and manufacturing, saying the country must retain more of the economic value generated by its mineral wealth. | Speaking at the official inauguration of the Vedanta Gamsberg Phase II Concentrator Plant in Aggeneys in the Northern Cape on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the expansion is an opportunity to strengthen domestic industrial capacity and establish the province as a centre of mineral bene…
(2026-10-16). Northern Cape mine propels SA's position in global zinc industry. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape mine propels SA's position in global zinc industry | The Northern Cape's Vedanta Zinc Mine has marked a major milestone ⚪ an investment that is expected to sustain up to 1 000 jobs and strengthen South Africa's position in the global zinc industry. | President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially inaugurated the Vedanta Gamsberg Phase II Concentrator Plant in the Northern Cape. | The expansion, inaugurated in Aggeneys on Friday, will double the mine's annual ore capacity from approximately four million to eight million tonnes, while increasing its annual zinc-in-concentrate production capacity to appro…
(2026-10-16). Joburg calls on qualifying residents to apply for debt relief. sanews.gov.za Joburg calls on qualifying residents to apply for debt relief | The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has called on qualifying residents and municipal account holders to take advantage of the city's Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 before applications close on 31 October 2026. ⚪ According to the CoJ, the programme is aimed at efforts to assist qualifying customers experiencing financial difficulties, rehabilitate municipal accounts, encourage responsible payment behaviour and strengthen the City's long-term revenue sustainability. ⚪ Some 18 043 applications have already been received, representing R2.052 billion in outst…
(2026-10-16). Limpopo opens the door to investment with new One Stop Shop. sanews.gov.za Limpopo opens the door to investment with new One Stop Shop | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has launched the InvestSA One Stop Shop Limpopo, a centralised facility aimed at making it easier to do business and strengthen investment facilitation in the province. | The facility will give investors access to government support services in one place; help them navigate regulatory and administrative processes; improve coordination among relevant institutions and address investment-related bottlenecks. | Speaking at the sixth Limpopo Investment Conference, where he officiated at the launch, Mashatile said the facility…
(2026-10-16). Meth condemns Boxer store shooting. sanews.gov.za Meth condemns Boxer store shooting | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has condemned a fatal shooting at a Boxer Superstore in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in which three female managers were reportedly shot following an internal disciplinary process. ⚪ In a statement on Thursday, the Minister expressed shock and concern over the incident and called on law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families. ⚪ "This incident happened no less than five days after World Mental Health Day on 10 October. We extend our deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the f…
(2026-10-16). DHS Was Designed as a Weapon. theintercept.com 
Rep. Delia Ramirez and writers Rozina Ali and Will Sommer discuss the ICE raid on Ilhan Omar and the years of "counterterror" surveillance that paved the way for the Trump administration's abuses.
(2026-10-16). Pakistan to chair IMF, WB boards in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in 2027, marking the country's first return to the leadership of both institutions since 1953, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday. | Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, who also serves as Pakistan's governor to the World Bank, was formally announced as the incoming chairman during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. | The annual meetings, being held from October 12 to 18, brought together policymakers, central bank governors, business leaders and ot…
(2026-10-16). PHC to hear challenge to emergency on 20th. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has listed for hearing the petitions challenging the federal government's October 11 decision to impose emergency and governor's rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The court will take up the pleas on October 20. | PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan approached the PHC on October 14, challenging the imposition of emergency and governor's rule in K-P and seeking the annulment of the presidential proclamation issued on October 11. National Democratic Movement (NDM) leaders Mohsin Dawar and Bushra Gohar also separately filed similar petition in the court. | In his petition, filed thr…
(2026-10-16). Fazl draws ire over K-P governor's rule remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday took a swipe at JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman without naming him, saying a political party chief was upset over being left out of the proposed imposition of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and not being offered the governorship. | In remarks circulated in the media as an informal interaction with journalists in Lahore, Naqvi was quoted as saying that the politician had relied on the establishment for decades and had even secured his party's tickets through it. | He said such politicians were in no position to point fingers at others, adding that…
(2026-10-16). Opposition unites against governor's rule in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Opposition parties on Friday vowed a joint struggle against the imposition of governor's rule and emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), demanding constitutional supremacy, parliamentary sovereignty and free and fair elections, while keeping open the option of resigning from the assemblies. | Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai said he would contact opposition parties and convene an all-parties conference (APC). | He said the option of resigning from the assemblies remained open, but stressed that the opposition favoured a peaceful, constitutional struggle and was ready for talks.
(2026-10-16). Trump administration reopened citizenship probe into Rep Ilhan Omar: report. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration has reopened an investigation into US Republican Ilhan Omar's citizenship, seven years after federal officials examined similar allegations and found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. | Federal agents searched the Minnesota Democrat's Washington, DC, home on Monday as part of a renewed inquiry into whether Omar or her late father provided false information on immigration paperwork, according to the report. | The Trump administration's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar is aimed at building a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ulti…
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). New Jersey residents will see Affordable Care Act premiums jump 20% on average for 2027 health insurance. 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? Residents in the Garden State will see double-digit premium increases this year, on average, when they shop for 2027 health insurance coverage on Premium prices will jump by an average of 20% statewide, according to final rates recently published by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Roughly half a million residents purch…
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). At Philadelphia summit, U.S. Sen. McCormick offers a prescription for high costs: Less government red tape. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As other politicians scramble to craft affordability messages ahead of November's congressional elections, Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick came to Philadelphia this week to press his campaign for cutting government "red tape." | Republican senators in tight races have called for
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). Influential evolutionary biologist's papers arrive at Philadelphia's American Philosophical Society. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After the death of influential evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis in 2011, her papers, letters and research journals ended up in a storage facility in New York. Then, her family moved the collection to Southern Oregon, where it was almost destroyed in the devastating Almeda fire in 2020. Now, the collection has safely arrived at The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, where employees are carefully sorting through boxes and boxes of materials. | The writings and…
(2026-10-16). AI chatbots: are they friends or foes? whyy.org Sherry Turkle on her new book, Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines.
(2026-10-16). Harvest & Happenings. whyy.org
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). William Penn School District suspends all Penn Wood High School and Middle School athletics due to 'culture and climate' allegation. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The William Penn School District on Thursday night suspended all student athletics at Penn Wood High School and Penn Wood Middle School, Delaware County's fourth-largest school district, in announcing the suspension Thursday night, said it had appointed an "outside investigator" to look into the alleg…
(2026-10-16). Sunoco pipeline leak similar to Upper Makefield spill prompts federal directive. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A federal regulatory agency has concluded that Energy Transfer's pipelines have a "system-wide risk" of leaks similar to the one discovered last year in its Twin Oaks pipeline in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, that As a result, the agency has ordered the firm to inspect and, if necessary, repair its pipelines. | Th…
(2026-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-16). Original Mary McFadden dresses are archived at Philadelphia's Woodmere Museum. They are showing up at parties. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The You can borrow them if you like. | Hundreds of formal gowns, coats, skirts and jackets that McFadden made for clients since the 1970s are hung on racks in an underground room of Woodmere's Maguire Hall. They have precious stones sewn into bodices, quilted silk in elaborate patterns a…
(2026-10-16). The Peptide Craze: Benefits, Risks and the Science Behind Them. whyy.org
(2026-10-16). Inside Pa.'s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Around 4 p.m. on a recent Thursday, people began to arrive outside a fire station in New Holland, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came in cars, horse-drawn buggies and on bicycles. | Some were in groups and others alone, including several women wearing long dresses and white bonnets over their hair — traditional attire for members of the Amish and some Mennonite communities. | They headed inside the fire station, where nurses and workers from the Pennsylvania D…
(2026-10-16). Males accused of violence are typically treated more harshly than their female counterparts. onlineopinion.com.au When ideology shapes public conversations, how is an adequate diagnosis to be made?
(2026-10-16). Testing ASEAN's resilience amid the global debt surge. onlineopinion.com.au The IMF Fiscal Monitor April 2026 estimates that gross global government debt had reached nearly 94% of GDP in 2025 and, under current fiscal policies, could touch 100% of GDP by 2029.
(2026-10-16). Mostly Economics — Episode 56. cepr.net
(2026-10-16). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-16). US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website shows. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, according to a notice posted on the US Department of Treasury website on Thursday. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya and Susan Heavey)…
(2026-10-16). Can Zimbabwe's ZiG win trust and replace the US dollar? aljazeera.com After repeated currency crises, Zimbabweans remain wary of the ZiG.
(2026-10-16). Myanmar's coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.
(2026-10-16). Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade. aljazeera.com The deaths come as Jakarta says it will accept foreign help to tackle its worst forest fires in more than a decade.
(2026-10-16). Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi's cabinet amid growing economic concerns. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.
(2026-10-16). Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home. aljazeera.com This World Food Day, 645 million people are going hungry, yet more than a billion tonnes of food is wasted annually.
(2026-10-16). Bystander guns down suspected primary school shooter in Oregon. aljazeera.com Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
(2026-10-16). Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina. aljazeera.com Protesters in Buenos Aires demanded the government implement a law to boost university funding.
(2026-10-16). Infantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA president. aljazeera.com Infantino spoke at FIFA's long-awaited executive board meeting in Zurich.
(2026-10-16). Peshawar mourns children killed in school roof collapse. aljazeera.com Thousands gather for funeral prayers in Pakistan's Peshawar after a school rooftop collapse killed at least 34 children.
(2026-10-16). Residents douse workers with flaming gasoline during eviction in Peru. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-16). Vibe coding: Game-changer or risky business? aljazeera.com Vibe coding lets users build software with AI, but free alternatives to popular programmes raise security concerns.
(2026-10-16). President lifts suspension of National Police Commissioner Masemola. sanews.gov.za President lifts suspension of National Police Commissioner Masemola | President Cyril Ramaphosa has uplifted the precautionary suspension of National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, who will resume his full duties on Monday, 19 October 2026. | President Ramaphosa and General Masemola had agreed that the National Commissioner be placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026, following the Commissioner's appearance in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court to face charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). | The National Director of Public Pro…
(2026-10-16). Claim: Fiji Pre-COP Climate Conference was Not a Flop because Participants Agreed to Demand More Money. wattsupwiththat.com Only two world leaders from outside the Pacific Region showed up, but those who did show up were really enthusiastic.
(2026-10-16). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-16). Three children, one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting. geo.tv People walk at a family reunification location at Journey Church following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026. — ReutersPolice say shooting occurs at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.Police identifies shooter as…
(2026-10-16). West Virginia Is Suing Pennsylvania to Lower Electric Bills. wattsupwiththat.com It's not every day that out-of-state lawyers sue to protect ratepayers in your state.
(2026-10-16). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Former Ofcom Standards Chief Condemns Watchdog's 'Two Tier' Approach to GB News. bylinetimes.com Ofcom has created a false distinction between 'current affairs' and 'news' which is allowing highly-partisan political figures to present what are effectively news shows on TV, according to the former official who wrote the regulator's broadcasting code. | Chris Banatvala, Ofcom's founding Director of Standards, told Byline Times that the position taken by the watchdog had created a "two tier" situation whereby channels like GB News are allowed to get away with things that the BBC and others would never be able to. | Banatvala was speaking as a report from cross-party think tank Demos finds that the UK is an o…
(2026-10-16). Amid war, IMF-World Bank confab juggles equal parts relief, dread. responsiblestatecraft.org The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are being held in Bangkok this year against a backdrop of equal parts relief and dread.In her curtain-raising
(2026-10-16). Chris Larsen & Techno Fascists Pushing Flocks, Data Centers & Drones: STOP Buying Election. indybay.org
(2026-10-16). Social Development: Progress, purpose and the responsibility to deliver. sanews.gov.za Social Development: Progress, purpose and the responsibility to deliver | By Nomonde Mnukwa | October provides an important opportunity to reflect on the interconnected responsibilities of government and society. | As we observe Social Development Month and Transport Month, we are reminded that dignity, safety, mobility and access to services cannot be addressed in isolation. The urgent national response to gender-based violence and femicide further reinforces the need for coordinated action that protects vulnerable people, strengthens families and ensures that government programmes deliver meaningful change in p…
(2026-10-16). How Reform UK's Leaders Embraced Far- Right Racists. bylinetimes.com Reform UK is currently attempting to fight off new allegations of systemic racism amongst its members and councillors. Yet Byline Times investigations over several years have documented how senior figures of the party have cultivated far-right extremists, promoted racist pseudoscience and argued that ancestry determines who can be "English". | From hosting anti-black racists to courting white supremacists, from lunching with anti-semites to speaking at platforms supported by neo-Nazis, Reform UK's leadership has for faced little to no scrutiny about the normalisation of racism at the top of the party. | The tr…
(2026-10-16). Wednesday 10/21: Hyde at 50: A Legacy of Abortion Restriction, Rosie Jimenez & Forced Births for Poor Women. indybay.org Vitual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-16). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-16). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-16). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-16). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-16). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-16). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-16). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-16). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-16). Thursday 10/15: United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-16). Tuesday 11/3: Virtual Phonebank for Connie Chan! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/conniechansf/event/10262……
(2026-10-16). Smog threat looms despite rain. tribune.com.pk 
After many days of hazy skies and pollution, Lahore welcomed clear weather following rainfall with a refreshing breeze and pleasant temperatures bringing residents relief. | The rainfall in the metropolis and several other parts of Punjab brought relief from air pollution, leaving an improved air quality. | However, the respite may prove temporary, as dry weather is expected to return, raising concerns that pollutants could gradually accumulate again and intensify the seasonal smog threat in the coming days. | The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency's real-time monitoring dashboard recorded Lahore's overall…
(2026-10-16). PKF eyes reforms after Asian Games failure. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's disappointing campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya has prompted the country's kabaddi authorities to consider changes aimed at restoring Pakistan's standing in a sport in which it was once a major force on the international circuit. | For the first time in the history of the Asian Games, Pakistan returned without a medal in kabaddi. The team failed to reach the semi-finals after suffering a 51-30 defeat by Iran in a crucial group match. However, the biggest setback came against Thailand, a relatively inexperienced opponent, who edged Pakistan 48-45 to severely dent their semi-final hopes. | "Y…
(2026-10-16). Thousands march in Argentina to demand implementation of public university funding law. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of students, graduates, teachers and university staff marched to Argentina's Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, on Thursday to demand that President Javier Milei's government implement a law guaranteeing funding for public universities. | "We demand that the government comply with the law once and for all," said one of the university representatives. | The fifth Federal University March brought together university communities, trade unions, political parties and social organisations. The main demonstration took place outside Congress, where protesters called for increased university funding and s…
(2026-10-16). Tractor-trolley runs over minor sisters. tribune.com.pk 
Two minor sisters were killed after a motorcycle slipped while overtaking a tractor-trolley near Burj Cheema village in Daska on Thursday. | According to Rescue 1122, the girls, Muntaha, aged 12, and Minsa, 14, daughters of Abdul Manaf Cheema, a resident.of Burj Cheema, were travelling from Daska city to their village when their motorcycle slipped while trying to overtake the tractor-trolley. | Both girls fell onto the road and were run over by the tractor-trolley coming from behind. Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and shifted the bodies to a hospital.
(2026-10-16). Faisalabad's air quality unhealthy on most days. tribune.com.pk 
Faisalabad experienced unhealthy air quality on most days between October 2025 and September 2026 and ranked eighth among the world's 15 most polluted cities in a global ranking survey, according to findings presented by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Pakistan. | The findings were shared at an interactive session on nature conservation and air quality monitoring organised by WWF-Pakistan under its EPIC Air Quality Project at a local hotel. | The event brought together government officials, academics and environmental stakeholders to discuss the city's growing air pollution problem. | The event was organi…
(2026-10-16). AJK CJ stresses mutual respect. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice CJ Raja Saeed Akram Khan has stressed the need for mutual respect, trust and cooperation between the judiciary and the legal fraternity, saying close coordination is essential to uphold the rule of law, protect the dignity of the judiciary and ensure timely justice for the public. | Addressing a ceremony organised by the Central Bar Association CBA the chief justice urged lawyers to prepare their cases thoroughly and present clear, cogent arguments in accordance with legal requirements to make the judicial process more effective. | He said every stakeholder in the judicial…
(2026-10-16). Iqrar-ul-Hassan's plea against physical remand rejected. tribune.com.pk 
The district and sessions court east on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the physical remand of Awam Raj Party chief Iqrar-ul-Hassan, who is in the custody of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on a four-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the NCCIA prosecutor and investigating officer appeared before the court. | Defence counsel Mian Ali Ashfaq argued that Iqrar-ul-Hassan had been arrested during a raid on his residence in DHA, Lahore, on the night of October 12. He said his client was a permanent resident of Lahore and the FIR did not mention the time of his arrest. | The c…
(2026-10-16). Attempt to kidnap girls foiled. tribune.com.pk 
The immediate action by the Site-B police has prevented an attempt to kidnap three young girls. | The spokesperson of district Keamari police said that the three girls, residents of Sher Shah, were being lured away by two suspects near Paracha Chowk. | When the girls raised an alarm, a police patrol on duty in the area reached. Area people also intervened promptly. | The police apprehended the suspect, identified as Zahid. His accomplice escaped.
(2026-10-16). Teen, parents killed in road accident. tribune.com.pk 
A couple and their son were killed when a 22-wheeler trailer crushed their car at a traffic intersection on Allama Iqbal Road in Garhi Shahu. | Muhammad Asim, aged 42, his wife Huma, 35, and 15-year-old son Talha died in the acvident. | The family belonged to the Shah Jamal neighbourhood of Ichhra. | According to Rescue 1122, its control room received a call about the accident at 12: 32am. The caller reported that the trailer loaded with cement had crushed the car waiting at the traffic signal. | The impact severely damaged the car, trapping its occupants inside. Rescue teams reached the scene and retrieved the…
(2026-10-16). CM orders Pera officer's arrest for attacking shopkeeper. tribune.com.pk 
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday ordered immediate arrest of a Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Pera) officer for assaulting a shopkeeper in Rahim Yar Khan. | The chief minister stated that law enforcement personnel were not above the law and could not be allowed to take the law into their own hands. | She said the government would not tolerate violent behaviour towards any citizen, stressing that officials responsible for maintaining law and order must also act within the bounds of the law. | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also expressed deep grief over the death of schoolchildren in a…
(2026-10-16). Man, son killed in road accident. tribune.com.pk
(2026-10-16). PSX edges higher to 166,533 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index rose 346.70 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 166,532.86 by early afternoon on Friday before trading was suspended for Friday prayers. | The index had opened near the previous close of 166,186.16 and traded in a range of 165,956.51 to 166,663 during the session. Volume stood at 45.71 million shares with a traded value of roughly Rs 3.53 billion at the time of suspension. | Market participants attributed the modest advance to selective buying in a handful of large-cap counters, although overall activity remained measured ahead of the midday break. The suspension…
(2026-10-16). 2 children among 8 killed in separate road accidents in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Eight people were killed and eight others injured in two separate road accidents in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. | Six people were killed and seven injured when a passenger van overturned in Buner, while two children were killed and another injured after being run over by a truck in Charsadda, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi said. | Rescue 1122 teams reached the accident site in Buner after receiving information and launched relief operations. Five ambulances and 20 rescue personnel took part in the operation, shifting the deceased and injured to hospital, he added. | The cause of the accident was…
(2026-10-16). Tragedy jolts officials out of slumber. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the collapse of a classroom roof at the private Al-Khair Education System in Dir Colony, Peshawar. | The committee has been directed to submit its report on an urgent basis. | According to an official notification issued by the department, Managing Director of the K-P Private Schools Regulatory Authority (KPPSRA) Javed Iqbal will serve as chairman of the committee. Deputy Secretary (Primary) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department Muhammad Farooq has been named a member,…
(2026-10-16). England arrive in Pakistan for ODI tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
England cricket team arrived at Islamabad on Friday to feature in the ODI tri-series, also involving hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka.. | The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting team at the airport. | The ODI tri-series will be held from October 18 to 31 at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. | England will train at the Pindi Stadium on Saturday. | The opening match will see Pakistan take on Sri Lanka on October 18. Pakistan and England will face each other at the same venue on October 20. | The evet will be held under double league round robin with the top two teams p…
(2026-10-16). Hockey goalkeeping camp launched. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Friday launched a seven-day hockey goalkeeping training camp for 15 junior and senior goalies in Islamabad. | The camp aims to improve goalkeeping standard in the country. | The camp is being held at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium under Dutch coach Bob Veldhof, with a specialist goalkeeping coach overseeing sessions focused on modern techniques. | The programme includes morning and evening sessions covering technical skills, physical fitness and mental confidence, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said. | The PHF spokesperson said the camp aims to strengthen national team's defence and prepare goalkeep…
(2026-10-16). India recall Bhuvneshwar for T20I decider. tribune.com.pk 
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru, the Selection committee confirmed. | Bhuvneshwar's inclusion comes after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | A decision on Arshdeep's availability for the series finale will be taken ahead of the match, subject to his recovery. | The 36-year-old, whose last appearance in the shortest format came in November 2022, has also been included in the squad for the New Zealand series, scheduled for later this month | The West Indies have tied…
(2026-10-16). Jirgas underway in K-P to select RDC members. tribune.com.pk 
Under the new administrative system, a series of jirgas was underway in the tribal districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to select members of the Regional Development Council (RDC) and establish local representation. | On Thursday, jirgas and consultative meetings were held with local elders, scholars, and relevant stakeholders in Bajaur, Kurram, Bara, Khyber, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir to discuss the role of the RDC, local representation, public issues, and development needs. | The district administration and relevant authorities provided assistance in establishing an RDC and resolving public issues through con…
(2026-10-16). Dar orders action against hoarding, overpricing of essential commodities. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday directed the authorities to take "strict action against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities," as a government committee reviewed stock position, supply arrangements and prices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | According to…
(2026-10-16). Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards in 2027 for first time since 1953. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will chair the boards of governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2027 for the first time since 1953, with Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema nominated to lead both institutions' boards for the year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday. | The announcement was made during the plenary session of the annual meetings of the WBG and the IMF in Bangkok, Thailand. | The ministry said Cheema had been briefed by the WBG's Corporate Secretariat on the responsibilities of the chairmanship. He also met WBG Vice-President and Corporate Secretary Aradh…
(2026-10-16). Pakistan condemns Indian defence minister's remarks threatening military aggression. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Friday rejected and condemned "provocative remarks" by India's defence minister threatening aggression against Pakistan, warning that any military action would be met with a forceful response. | "Restraint and commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any aggression will be met with a forceful response," Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan said during the weekly press briefing. | He said the remarks reflected India's "hegemonistic mindset" and the risks its "belligerent posture" posed to regional peace and stability in South Asia. | Khan reminded India of the co…
(2026-10-16). Intervista a Giuseppe Vacca: ´La sicurezza europea si costruisce dialogando con la Russia ª. strategic-culture.su Il centrosinistra diviso sull'Ucraina, il futuro della difesa comune e il nuovo peso dell'Asia: intervista a Beppe Vacca sugli equilibri che cambiano. | Segue nostro Un efficace antidoto alla superficialità che ammorba i talkshow mediatici frequentati da improponibili analisti, improvvisati geopolitici, battutisti in servizio permanente effettivo, che pontificano, sproloquiano su cose maledettamente serie, come lo è la guerra. Alle lettr…
(2026-10-16). Le récit de la ´ guerre hybride russe ª. Serait-ce une nouvelle stratégie de tension de l'OTAN ? strategic-culture.su Par Thomas FAZI | Des preuves appuient-elles ce récit ? Ou cela indique-t-il plutà¥t une campagne de guerre psychologique menée par l'establishment UE-OTAN lui-même contre sa propre population ? | Dernièrement, il ne se passe pas un jour en Europe sans qu'une peur des drones, un incendie ou une panne d'électricité ne soient imputés à la Russie. On nous dit que ces incidents font tous partie d'une "guerre hybride" incessante que la Russie mène contre l'Europe ; une guerre qui implique des incursions de drones, des violations de l'espace aérien, des sabotages, des incendies criminels, des cyberattaques et plus…
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(2026-10-16). Colombia's First National Strike Against De la Espriella Met With Police Crackdown. orinocotribune.com Thousands of people took to the streets across Colombia on Wednesday in the first national strike against President Abelardo de la Espriella's administration, as police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and armored vehicles to disperse demonstrators in several cities. Protests spread across more than a dozen departmental capitals and municipalities, including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, …
(2026-10-16). Mason Crane set to revive England career dreams. tribune.com.pk 
The 29-year-old Mason Crane has been named in England's squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, marking a return to the international fold after making three appearances for his country as a 20-year-old in 2017 and early 2018. | His last international outing came in the final Test of England's 2017/18 Ashes tour in Sydney, where he scalped the wicket of Usman Khawaja, who had already made 171 runs, before Australia hammered them 4-0 in the series. | Crane also played two T20Is against South Africa and his only wicket came in the form of Proteas great AB de Villiers. | Speaking to the Sky Sports Cric…
(2026-10-16). Morocco forms new government under first ever female prime minister. tribune.com.pk 
Morocco announced a new cabinet on Friday, ushering in a historic era with the country's first female prime minister leading a four-party coalition. | According to state-run Maghreb Arabe Presse, King Mohammed VI received members of the new cabinet, led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, and presided over their appointment ceremony at the Royal Palace in the capital, Rabat. | Fatima is the first Moroccan woman to hold the country's top government post. | Read: Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election | She will lead a new government formed by a four-party coalition comprising her Authe…