(2026-10-24). Is The American Empire Going Broke? If So What Next? popularresistance.org There is increasing public discussion today, in the US and globally, about the trajectory of the American Empire. | The discussion frequently cites the American Empire's increasingly apparent unwinnable wars in Iran and Ukraine; the Empire's failure to check the rise of China economically, politically and technologically; the challenge to American global economic hegemony by the BRICS; growing splits in the NATO alliance between Europe and the US; the fracturing of long-term economic and political relations with historically closest ally Canada; and the Empire's resort to aggressive military and economic action w…
(2026-10-24). Iran's new Military Doctrine is Designed to Make an Israeli-US Victory Pyrrhic. juancole.com
(2026-10-24). Israel launches invasion of West Bank amid preparations for renewed onslaught against Iran. wsws.org Netanyahu sealed off the West Bank and announced a military operation of a kind not carried out since 1967, as the US and Israel prepare new strikes on Iran after the elections.
(2026-10-24). Pentagon's biggest Iran embarrassment? Destroyed US aircraft, bombed barracks & troops speak out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-24). We Beat The Trump Administration In Court. popularresistance.org Over the course of the last three years, my family has lost 49 family members in Gaza. Their bodies were torn apart by shrapnel, crushed by falling buildings, and mutilated by bullets and munitions made and provided by the United States of America. Now, the U.S. is trying to dismantle the International Criminal Court, the only international court that can criminally prosecute U.S. officials for aiding and enabling genocide, by sanctioning the Court and attempting to intimidate anyone, including U.S. citizens, from working with them. So, in response, I joined others to sue this administration in order to take them…
(2026-10-24). Sunday 11/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Join a monthly demonstration at the Chevron in North Oakland, 5500 Telegraph in Oakland | FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 1-3 PM (RAIN CANCELS) | Signs and chants will be provided. Bring your energy and tambourines! | Israel's genocide machine couldn't run without power from Chevron. Israel's war on Gaza and Occupation of Palestine contributes to the climate catastrophe. Chevron supplies light and energy via its operation and co-ownership of two major Israeli-claimed fossil gas fields in the Mediterranean. | Chevron's extraction activities are funneling millions of dollars in tax revenues to Israeli government co…
(2026-10-24). Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA 'to create positive change'. aljazeera.com Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-10-24). 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe opens in France. radiohc.cu France hosted the opening of the 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe (ECRE) on Friday, which coincided with the start of the 4th "Cuba with Me" ("Cuba conmigo") Cultural Festival and a symbolic rose-planting ceremony at the Cuban Embassy. | As the ECRE marks its 20th anniversary, representatives from the new generation of the Cuban diaspora participated in the symbolic planting of roses — a gesture evoking the Cuban national hero, José Martí. | During the opening ceremony, Cuba's Ambassador to France, Yurielkys Sarduy Martínez, and Haydelin Díaz, president of the Coordinating Body for Cubans Residing…
(2026-10-24). Marco Rubio urges Cubans to collaborate with CIA to topple gov't. aljazeera.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to secretly work with the CIA to topple their government.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-23). Araghchi slams Macron's flip-flop on Iran nuclear deal: 'Get your story straight'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly challenged French President Emmanuel Macron over his shifting positions on Iran's peaceful nuclear program and the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), urging him to "get your story straight."
apnews.com (2026-10-21). US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report saysLosing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year – and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.
(2026-10-24). EE.UU. se apea con reclutamientos públicos de la CIA, debe haber mucho desespero. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, cuestionó este viernes el llamado público de funcionarios estadounidenses a colaborar con la Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA), tras un mensaje difundido en la red social X por el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | "Ahora EEUU se apea con reclutamientos públicos de la CIA. Debe haber mucho desespero o pobreza en la filas de la agencia cuando tiene que vender sus ofrecimientos como pasta de dientes", escribió Fernández de Cossío en su cuenta en esa plataforma. | En su cuenta en X, el viceministro cubano denunció el tono y el método…
(2026-10-24). Conquistamos nuestra independencia y estamos decididos a defenderla. radiohc.cu ´El gobierno de EE. UU. deja claro que no renuncia a sus ambiciones de dominación sobre Cuba ª, aseveró el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, por medio de x. | ´Es bueno recordar -dijo- que los cubanos alcanzamos desde el 1 ∞ de enero de 1959 nuestra verdadera independencia y estamos decididos a defenderla ª, ratificó. | El gobierno de EE.UU deja claro que no renuncia a sus ambiciones de dominación sobre #Cuba. | Es bueno recordar que los cubanos alcanzamos desde el 1o de Enero de 1959 nuestra verdadera independen…
(2026-10-24). William Morris: Art, Revolution, and the Dream of a Different Society. mronline.org 
In 1883 Morris joined the Democratic Federation. He lectured, sold socialist newspapers, and poured his money into the cause. "Apart from the desire to produce beautiful things," he wrote, "the leading passion of my life has been and is hatred of modern civilisation."
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Opposition Rally Faces Poor Turnout as Journalist is Accused of Being Chavista 'Infiltrator'. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, October 22, the opposition rally called by María Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela party drew a small crowd in Caracas and Maracaibo. Meanwhile, thousands of women marched through the capital for health and peace. Telesur described the turnout as scant and said the mobilization showed the opposition's diminished popularity even among its supporters. …
(2026-10-24). Saturday 10/24: Rally To Hold Scott Wiener Accountable! No More Anthropic Zionist Police Shills. indybay.org Koshland Park | Page & Buchanan St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-24). The Al-Khalil operation: The resistance lives and fights until liberation. samidoun.net 
Glory to the martyrs, Hamouda al-Ja'aba and Ahmad al-Ja'aba, who were martyred this morning during an operation they carried out at the Farsh al-Hawa military checkpoint imposed upon Palestinian land in al-Khalil (Hebron), in the West Bank of Occupied Palestine, which resulted in two confirmed fatalities and several injuries among the Zionist occupation forces. Ahmad …
(2026-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-24). Who are the future voters of Pennsylvania and what do they want from their legislators? whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? At 17, Alessia Babouche can't vote or run for office in Pennsylvania. But she has already found a way to make her voice heard in Harrisburg. While balancing her high school education, she worked on the congressional campaign for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Chester County, and served on the youth advisory council for state Sen. Katie Muth, D-Chester County. She's also the co-founder and co-president of the Downingtown STEM Academy High School Democrats Chapter. | Babouc…
(2026-10-24). 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by Steve Tobin are installed at Media's Tyler Arboretum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Tyler Arboretum, near Media, Delaware County, has installed 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by the Quakertown-based artist Steve Tobin. The yearlong exhibition is the largest art show the 650-acre open green space has ever attempted. | Tobin is perhaps best known for
(2026-10-24). FBI investigating Delaware politician's alleged 'bribe' to primary foe, after WHYY News exposed secretly recorded job offer. whyy.org 
(2026-10-24). Roy Hargrove Strasbourg/St. Denis. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-24). Mumia's supporters stand with France's student rebels. wibailoutpeople.org 
A riot cop pushes back Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko as he stands between police and high school protesters in Paris, Oct. 6, 2026. Police then tear-gassed the mayor and the students.
(2026-10-24). Europe in revolt: Austerity, war and the return of mass struggle. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). How the Trump Admin. Is Expanding the Definition of 'Terrorism' — and What It Means. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). DHS Was Designed As a Weapon. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). Building Unity GOTV Activities in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-24). In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced. wibailoutpeople.org MEDIA STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT DEIDRE MALONE In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced October 22, 2026 As President of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), I stand in solidarity with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and every woman in public service who has faced threats, intimidation, personal attacks or attempts …
(2026-10-24). Leaving Borders Behind Us. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 24, 2026 | Remarks at Welcome to #NoWar2026 Beyond Borders. Welcome to people from the other sides of countless borders from where I am — borders often effortlessly and thoughtlessly crossed by live images and audio of us, yet sometimes absurdly turned into barriers to some of our physical bodies — turned into such absurdities at enormous financial and environmental and cultural costs.
(2026-10-24). Showcasing the Inhumanity of War. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Rehumanize International, October 24, 2026 | Kathy Kelly Explains War at Event by Rehumanize International.
(2026-10-24). Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze. aljazeera.com Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
(2026-10-24). Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building. aljazeera.com Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub.
(2026-10-24). Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism. aljazeera.com Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.
(2026-10-24). Democracy by ZIP Code: Two Americas, one election. aljazeera.com How can Americans living just miles apart experience completely different versions of the American dream?
(2026-10-24). German police detain suspect after fire engulfs Hitler's Eagle's Nest. aljazeera.com No injuries were reported at the building, while police said a 'suspicious person' had been taken into custody.
(2026-10-24). Bayern say coach Kompany 'stable' in hospital but will be out for weeks. aljazeera.com Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during training on Friday but is said to be 'stable' in hospital.
(2026-10-24). Deadly 'racist' attack in France: Are hate crimes rising in Europe? aljazeera.com Monitoring group reports more Muslims in Europe face racial discrimination as 'terrorist' attack kills one in France.
(2026-10-24). France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert. aljazeera.com Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro debate policy proposals before run-off. aljazeera.com Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.
(2026-10-24). Ethiopian PM's advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability. aljazeera.com Advisor to Ethiopia's Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.
(2026-10-24). Just Eat apologises after AI-generated images blunder. aljazeera.com Just Eat has apologised after its AI-generated food images went viral for grossly misrepresenting menu items.
(2026-10-24). Ilhan Omar votes as Trump renews attacks amid federal probe. aljazeera.com US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.
(2026-10-24). Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.
(2026-10-24). Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). The Muslims finding belonging in southern Spain. aljazeera.com Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing Andalusia, drawn by traces of its past.
(2026-10-24). Chicago Bulls storm back from early deficit to beat Milwaukee Bucks in NBA. aljazeera.com Jayson Tatum puts up 36 as Boston Celtics send NY Knicks to second straight loss and Lakers surge past Clippers.
(2026-10-24). Massive chemical plant fire triggers mass evacuations in Mexico. aljazeera.com An explosive fire erupted on Friday at a chemical plant in Leon, Mexico.
(2026-10-24). Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump's DOJ suing in Alaska? aljazeera.com US government seeks to delay Alaska Senate result over concerns about two candidates with the same name.
(2026-10-24). Aston Villa vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow updates with build-up and team news from our live text commentary stream as Erling Haaland headlines.
(2026-10-24). Man arrested after fire breaks out at Hitler's former Alpine retreat. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Displaced West Bank Palestinians face growing hunger after UN cuts food aid. aljazeera.com Already struggling after losing homes to Israeli military operations, Palestinians face hardship as WFP halves aid.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economic growth in numbers. ecns.cn From a robust tourism market and rising foreign trade to the benefits of free trade port policies, a series of key figures offers a snapshot of the island province's economic momentum and growing openness to the world.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economy by the numbers. ecns.cn From steady economic growth to booming tourism and expanding foreign trade, Hainan, China's southern island province, is brimming with economic vitality.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan charts new paths to high-quality growth. ecns.cn As it advances the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the province is cultivating emerging industries, upgrading traditional sectors and exploring new frontiers to build a more diversified, innovation-driven economy.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan embraces new opportunities for growth. ecns.cn From seed innovation and the marine economy to aerospace, green development and the digital economy, China's island province of Hainan is unlocking new growth opportunities by leveraging its unique strengths.
(2026-10-24). Comicomment: 'Gray rhino' of Japan's neo-militarism gathers speed, threatening peace. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering and monetary donation to the Yasukuni Shrine on Oct. 17 and 19, while multiple Japanese government officials, senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and parliamentarians paid visits to the site recently. Such acts lay bare their deep-rooted erroneous perceptions on historical issues, as well as their sinister attempt to exonerate war criminals, reverse the verdict on aggression and pave the way for remilitarization.
(2026-10-24). Communications restored to pre-earthquake levels in quake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn All 628 mobile base stations disrupted by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have been restored, returning communications in the affected areas to pre-earthquake levels, the Xizang Communications Administration said Friday.
(2026-10-24). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from October 27 to 31, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Friday.
(2026-10-24). China's Heilongjiang ramps up farm exports as trade grows. ecns.cn Agricultural exports from China's Heilongjiang province rose 8.3% year on year to 8.61 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) in the first nine months of the year.
(2026-10-24). New direct air link connects Shenzhen with Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar. ecns.cn A direct passenger flight route between Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province and Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, opened Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Alxa's GI livestock goods make debut in Macao market. ecns.cn Cold-chain trucks carrying chilled meat from Alxa League in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region entered Macao through Gongbei Port on Wednesday, marking the debut of Alxa's three signature livestock products in Macao.
(2026-10-24). Miniature replica of ancient Great Wall reopens in Harbin. ecns.cn Visitors explore a miniature replica of the Great Wall at Harbin Children's Park in Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 23, 2026. The attraction, which had been closed for years, recently reopened after renovations, drawing crowds of tourists.
(2026-10-24). Typhoon Champi halts 56 ferry routes off Fujian, prompts relocation of 134,100 people. ecns.cn Champi has brought winds of Force 8 or stronger (at least 62 kph, or 39 mph) to coastal areas of southeastern China's Fujian province, prompting the suspension of 56 passenger ferry routes and the relocation of 134,100 people from at-risk areas, authorities said Friday.
(2026-10-24). China's Han Miaoyu wins para powerlifting gold, sets Asian record at Aichi-Nagoya Games. ecns.cn China's Han Miaoyu won gold in the women's up to 79kg para powerlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Thursday, lifting 152 kilograms on her fourth attempt to set an Asian record, according to the Heilongjiang Federation of the Disabled.
(2026-10-24). Baqen earthquake in Xizang leaves 16 dead, 76 injured. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has killed 16 people and injured 76 as of 1 p.m. Friday, the Nagqu city government said at a news conference.
(2026-10-24). Art exhibition marking 90th anniversary of Long March opens in Zunyi. ecns.cn An art exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March opened Thursday at the Zunyi Art Museum in Zunyi in southwestern China's Guizhou province, featuring more than 90 artworks from three Chinese cities.
(2026-10-24). 501 aftershocks recorded after 7.0-magnitude quake in Xizang. ecns.cn A total of 501 aftershocks had been recorded following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen County, Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as of noon Friday.
(2026-10-24). AI-generated boy's hardship tales target older Chinese consumers. ecns.cn An AI-generated character posing as an unfortunate young boy is exploiting older Chinese consumers on short-video platforms, using fabricated tales of hardship to elicit sympathy and drive online sales, Chinese media reported.
(2026-10-24). Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Xizang kills 16; first relief supplies arrive. ecns.cn Relief supplies from central, regional, city and county authorities have begun arriving in the affected area after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10: 33 p.m. Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line. ecns.cn With an excavation diameter of 16.68 meters and a total length of about 125 meters, the machine will soon be deployed to a transportation project in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.
(2026-10-24). Western Theater Command Air Force deploys drone to survey earthquake-hit area in Xizang. ecns.cn A drone operated by the Western Theater Command Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was dispatched to the earthquake-hit area in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, shortly after midnight Friday to conduct an aerial survey, according to the official WeChat account of the People's Air Force.
(2026-10-24). U.S. investment in China rises 7.7% in first nine months: MOC. ecns.cn U.S. investment in China rose by 7.7% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while investment from France and Switzerland increased by 31.8% and 26%, respectively, Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Chenghua said Thursday.
(2026-10-24). China urges restraint to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading to the Horn of Africa. ecns.cn China on Thursday warned against the Middle East conflict spilling over into the Horn of Africa, stressing that the northeastern African region should "never become an arena for geopolitics."
(2026-10-24). China secures over 80% of new ship orders worldwide in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry maintained its leading position in the global market during the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Friday.
(2026-10-24). There is no gray area on the Taiwan question: Chinese FM. ecns.cn There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippines should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Lana Nusseibeh: UAE diplomat vying for UN's top job. geo.tv Nusseibeh attends Session III: Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition of the annual Kultaranta Talks at the Finnish President's summer residence, Kultaranta, in Naantali, Finland, June 11, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-10-24). Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest', say German police. geo.tv Smoke and fire rise following a fire incident at the Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, in this handout image released October 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-24). 'Weak' Zelensky pleads for air defence systems as all US weapons are redirected to the Middle East. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against Donald Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up diesel prices in the United States, calling the accusation "absolutely not true" and "unacceptable." Zelensky also criticised Trump for blaming Kyiv rather than Moscow, amid growing friction over reported intelligence-sharing and Starlink restrictions—allegations the White House has denied.
(2026-10-24). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Dhandayudhapani Swamy: The Importance of Palani Murugan. indybay.org Discover the Palani Murugan brass idol from IdolBrass, inspired by Lord Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the revered deity worshipped at the Palani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu. Also known as Palani Andavar, Bala Murugan, and Dhandayuthapani, Lord Murugan holds a special place in Tamil Hindu tradition…
(2026-10-24). Saneeswaran : The Role of Shani Bhagavan in Hindu Tradition. indybay.org Explore the traditional Navagraha Sani Bhagavan bronze idol from IdolBronze, crafted for Hindu worship, home pooja rooms, and devotional collections. Also known as Shani Dev, Shani Bhagavan, Saturn God, and Saneeswarar…
(2026-10-24). Ami Chen Mills – An Interview with Candidate for Santa Cruz Mayor. indybay.org Audio interview with Ami Chen Mills, candidate for Santa Cruz, California mayor in Nov. 3, 2026 runoff election.
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Who Controls the Ballot Box? The Authoritarian Fight for Federal Control of Our Votes. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-24). Wednesday 11/4: Protect the Vote Interfaith Gathering and March. indybay.org 10am – First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oaklnad, CA | 11am – March to Federal Building, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Come to a Ballot Party! indybay.org Park Branch : Library | 1833 Page/Cole…
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: ICE Out of The Bay Emergency Rally at Highland Hospital. indybay.org Highland Hospital main entrance | Stuart St & East 31st St | Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-24). "Say No To Blood Tech" At Apple With Fired Apple Worker & Organizer Tarik Ra'ouf. indybay.org Apple has a sordid and criminal role from Palestine to the Congo and Apple tech organizer Tarik Ra'ouf talks about it's role internationally and in the United States where it shuts down stores and fires workers who want to have a union.
(2026-10-24). Sunday 11/1: End the ICE Age: Butterflies of Remembrance. indybay.org In front of Olympus Bakery on Castro | 135 Castro St | Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-10-24). Monday 10/26: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-24). Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated From Idaho Fur Farm. indybay.org Second Massive Liberation of Captive Mink This Season…
(2026-10-24). Saturday 10/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-10-24). Bay Area Residents to March in SF for Bill to End Federally Funded Dog, Cat Experiments. indybay.org Marchers to speak outside Nancy Pelosi's Office, urging her to support the COMPACT Act…
(2026-10-24). SF Billionaires, Gentrification, Politics & Capture of SF With Phoenix Proj Julie Pitta. indybay.org The techno billionaires have directly taken over the Democratic Party and are implementing their program in San Francisco with ballot propositions which will reshaped San Francisco. Julie Pitta with the Phoenix Project talks with WorkWeek about the gentrification in San Francisco and how the billionaires are reshaping San Francisco with the support of Mayor Lurie and their Board Of Supervisors.
(2026-10-24). A 2026 Checklist for Bay Area Immigrant Families: Documents, Rights, Services and Safety. indybay.org Immigrant families across the Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland to San José, Richmond and the Peninsula, are dealing with changing federal policies and a lot of uncertainty. This checklist is meant to help families get organized, protect themselves and connect with trusted local help. It does not replace advice from a qualified immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative, and rules can change quickly, so please check official sources before acting on anything.
(2026-10-24). National Guard threaten Washington D.C. voters. indybay.org Trump's armed goons frighten and are threatening to voters at official ballot drop boxes in Washington D.C.
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-24). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-24). Thousands Of CA SEIU 1000 Workers Have Statewide ULP Strike & Hundreds Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org SEIU 1000 which represents 100,000 workers at the State of California had an unfair labor strike UFL because of the refusal of the Newsom administration to seriously bargain with them. They rallied at the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco on October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Sacramento: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote – Protest Against Authoritarianism w/ NNU. indybay.org Meeting point: Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve | 2230 River Plaza Dr. | Sacramento, CA 95833 | All community members are asked to join in protesting alongside the nurses. | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt!
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Oakland: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote Protest. indybay.org Meet at CNA HQ, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, | then we march to Kaiser Permanente HQ | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt! | This PEACEFUL protest is part of a nationwide day of strategic action…
(2026-10-24). Nazis used to make fun of Jewish Names, just as Trump makes fun of Ilhan Omar's. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Republican Party's Islamophobia is going wild with its fixation on Arabic names. Now Donald Trump (whose family name was originally Drumpf) has The naming system in contemporary America, with a forename, middle name(s) and a family surname, is only one way of naming. It is a big world out there. The Chinese have their own system. So do many African cultures, Spanish-speaking ones, and Polynesians. Mr. Drumpf's disd…
(2026-10-24). Why ultra-Orthodox Parties hold so much Sway in Israeli Politics. juancole.com
(2026-10-24). Trump signals fresh military action against Iran if deal not reached, warns of 'epic fury'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has hinted at possible fresh military action against Iran, saying Washington could launch another operation if Tehran fails to reach a deal with the United States.His remarks came hours after US envoy Tom Barrack said American strikes against Iran could take place as early as this weekend. Questioning Tehran's strategic foresight, Trump said, "If they're smart, they'll just say, 'Let's get down to business.' But, you know, I doubt they'll do that because perhaps they're not smart.""We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said at a rally in Florida on Friday, referring…
(2026-10-24). FBI arrests India's most wanted gangster Himanshu Bhau, New Delhi to seek extradition. ptcnews.tv Haryana gangster Himanshu Bhau, one of India's most-wanted fugitives, has reportedly been arrested in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to information available to India Today.Bhau is wanted in several criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder and extortion, registered in Delhi and Haryana.His real name is Himanshu Ritoliya, and he belongs to Ritoli village in Haryana's Rohtak district. He is accused of running a criminal network across Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab while staying abroad.An Interpol Red Notice was issued against him in August 2023 at the request of…
(2026-10-24). The global rebellion of youth and workers and the war frenzy of the ruling class. wsws.org The crisis that drives the bourgeoisie to war is drawing ever broader sections of the working class into struggle on a world scale.
(2026-10-24). Europe's student protests and the intervention of the working class. wsws.org Major strikes and national days of protest are planned for November in several of the countries affected, in which millions of workers will take part. A fundamental class conflict is developing, one that directly raises the question of power.
(2026-10-24). Brazil stages presidential runoff amid global eruption of class struggle. wsws.org Brazilians return to the polls on October 25 for the presidential runoff amid an eruption of the class struggle on a world scale.
(2026-10-24). US measles cases double last year's total as Pennsylvania records a sixth death. wsws.org The United States recorded no measles death at all between 2016 and 2024. Three were reported last year. Pennsylvania by itself has now recorded six in 2026, the latest a 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County.
(2026-10-24). Mexican government and VW's "independent" union seek to impose third tentative agreement after six strike deadlines. wsws.org The Sheinbaum government's labor authorities have publicly praised Volkswagen and the SITIAVW for overriding two "no" votes.
(2026-10-24). Chile's private pension funds lose billions: Legalized robbery of the working class. wsws.org The entire purpose of the pension system imposed by the Pinochet dictatorship in 1981 has been to convert the compulsory savings of the working class into a reservoir of capital for the Chilean oligarchy and the global financial markets.
(2026-10-24). Australia: What the union-Labor sellout of Victorian doctors reveals. wsws.org The betrayal of doctors is a graphic demonstration of the treacherous role of the trade unions, which are presiding over the further evisceration of a public health system already in an advanced state of crisis.
(2026-10-24). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Thousands of Punjab state bus workers launch indefinite strike; Bangladesh garment workers defy police attacks to demand living wage; Australia: Victorian allied health workers escalate bans after rejecting Labor's offer; University of Sydney staff strike for 24 hours.
(2026-10-24). Attorney's minute-by-minute account exposes Christa Pike's torture in Tennessee death chamber. wsws.org Attorney Randy Spivey's sworn declaration documents repeated attempts to find a vein, burning pain during the injection and prolonged gasping and choking before Pike was taken to a hospital.
(2026-10-24). IYSSE meeting in Sri Lanka demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The IYSSE event on Zoom was live-streamed simultaneously on the Socialist Equality Party's (SEP) Facebook page in Sinhala and Tamil, attracting significant interest.
(2026-10-24). New Zealand election: Workers speak with Socialist Equality Group on war and the social crisis. wsws.org Workers in Lower Hutt spoke with the SEG's election campaign team about their experiences with the housing crisis, unemployment, and the expanding global war.
(2026-10-24). British Columbia voters go to the polls amid deep disaffection with the political establishment. wsws.org BC NDP Premier David Eby called the early vote with the aim of strengthening his government's hand to impose austerity and push through big business and war-related development projects.
(2026-10-24). An Open Letter to Edward Luce on his Opinion article "Putin's American Friends" in the FT. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-24). Is China's foreign policy good enough? mronline.org 
BEN CHACKO recommends corrective to the scaremongering: a collection of essays whose common theme is that China's rise is overwhelmingly positive.
(2026-10-24). Don't pretend the 'War on Drugs' has anything to do with fighting drugs. mronline.org 
Addressing the UN General Assembly in September, Donald Trump gloated about his strategy toward "narcoterrorist" cartels, the menace du jour in the United States' self-declared backyard. Pulling numbers out of his ass per usual, Trump claimed that the manic bombing campaign against alleged seafaring narcoterrorists (read: fishermen) in Central and South America has cut maritime …
(2026-10-24). The World Order Beyond Polarity. popularresistance.org For three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a constant stream of publications and news reports told us that the world had acquired a single centre: the United States. As the Cold War drew to a close, US President George H. W. Bush spoke in 1990 of a 'new world order'. In that emerging order, Washington would determine the boundaries of acceptable politics, its military would police those boundaries, and its financial institutions would prescribe the economic policies of countries whose independence had been won through bitter struggle.
(2026-10-24). The Democratic Party Still Hates The Left. popularresistance.org Polls indicate that democrats can win control of the House of Representatives in the November 3, 2026 mid-term elections. If accurate, left leaning democrats may win some of those seats and those victories would mean that voters are looking for progressive change. But James Carville, eminence grise of conservative democrats, wants to disempower them and their voters before any of them even get to Washington. So great is his antipathy that he would prefer a republican victory to giving the left any opportunity to give Democratic Party voters what they want.
(2026-10-24). Friday Nite Videos | October 23, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 23, 2026 |
(2026-10-24). The Religious Left Makes a Play for Red-State Conservatives. portside.org The Religious Left Makes a Play for Red-State Conservatives |
(2026-10-24). Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel's Future. portside.org Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel's Future |
(2026-10-24). How Tech Billionaires Are Disrupting Biomedical Science. portside.org How Tech Billionaires Are Disrupting Biomedical Science |
(2026-10-24). Trump's Vile Defense of 'That Ad'. portside.org Trump's Vile Defense of 'That Ad' |
(2026-10-24). Israel's elections and not so great expectations for peace. responsiblestatecraft.org Israelis head to the polls on
(2026-10-24). Wie die AfD plant, die Rolle der EU und von ´Kà∂nigin von der Leyen ª im Leben der europà§ischen Là§nder auf ein Minimum zu beschrà§nken. strategic-culture.su Die supranationale Institution in Bràºssel, die den europà§ischen Staaten gut die Hà§lfte ihrer Souverà§nità§t in Auàüen- und Innenpolitik entzieht, ist einem Teil der national orientierten politischen Eliten schon lange ein Dorn im Auge. Insbesondere in den Geberlà§ndern, die gezwungen sind, mit ihren Beitrà§gen die maroden Volkswirtschaften im Sàºden und Osten Europas zu finanzieren — im Grunde riesige schwarze Là∂cher fàºr das Geld der europà§ischen Steuerzahler.
(2026-10-24). Pakistan Railways declares three-month emergency amid rising train accidents. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways (PR) has imposed an emergency across the department on the instructions of Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to ensure safe train operations. | According to a statement issued by PR headquarters in Lahore on Saturday, all leave for field officers had been cancelled for three months. | "Officers have also been directed to visit the field and supervise train operations on Sundays. Railway officers have been required to travel by train when visiting other cities for official duties," it said. | The statement further added that chief engineers of the civil and mechanical departments would submit dai…
(2026-10-24). Iraq says no US troops left in the country, not even advisers. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq's prime minister said a day earlier that no US troops were left in the country, including in advisory roles, as Baghdad moved to bring all weapons under state control by next June. | Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the absence of foreign forces had removed the justification armed factions previously cited for retaining their weapons. | He stressed that the government's decision to restrict weapons to state institutions was final and irreversible. | "By June 30, 2027, there will be no weapons outside the framework of the state," he said. | Al-Zaidi said the government reached agree…
(2026-10-24). Energy independence, defense, and strategic autonomy: How did the end of "European hegemony" come about? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In the rapidly reshaping global landscape, it seems that Europe today is not only trying to balance its relations with the United States and manage its economic competition with China. The decline of Europe's industrial sector, social unrest, energy uncertainties ahead of the coming winter, and shortcomings in defense are …
(2026-10-24). Milwaukee: Diverse Union Community Art Build to Grow Worker Power! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-24). COP17 puts Armenia's environmental record in the spotlight. aljazeera.com As Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.
(2026-10-24). Ronaldinho's comeback with Ravenna at 46 set for next month at Forli. aljazeera.com Ex-Barcelona forward to make November return, having last played for Brazilian club Fluminense in 2015.
(2026-10-24). Keeping the world safe when no one is in charge. aljazeera.com As AI creates new threats and power becomes fragmented, international cooperation is more vital than ever.
(2026-10-24). Lionel Messi receives top Spanish award in recognition of social work. aljazeera.com Messi awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.
(2026-10-24). Has Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton backfired? aljazeera.com Ramaswamy's ad featuring Acton's estranged mother draws Republican criticism as Ohio governor's race heats up.
(2026-10-24). How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel's institutions. aljazeera.com As Israel heads to the polls on October 27, its polarising and longest-serving prime minister is seeking re-election.
(2026-10-24). Hospital in Yemen's Taiz warns of collapse in days because of Houthi siege. aljazeera.com Dialysis patients face shorter treatment sessions as severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and oxygen threaten hospitals.
(2026-10-24). Lebanese sceptical Israeli polls will bring change, end occupation of south. aljazeera.com Residents and analysts doubt October 27 vote will bring any meaningful shift in Israeli policy towards their country.
(2026-10-24). Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE's coast. aljazeera.com An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
(2026-10-24). Argentina identifies dozens of victims killed in its 'Dirty War'. aljazeera.com Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 victims of Argentina's last military dictatorship.
(2026-10-24). Israel raids towns, detains dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli military raid targets at least 15 towns in the northern West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin.
(2026-10-24). Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat. aljazeera.com Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 'propaganda cells' operating under new names at 30 universities.
(2026-10-24). Century-old mosque near Indian PM's residence under gov't threat. aljazeera.com India's Muslims fear the demolition of a historic mosque near PM's house after the imam claimed he got eviction notice.
(2026-10-24). Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal. aljazeera.com President Javier Milei's role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
(2026-10-24). WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Díaz-Canel en la Zona de Defensa "Los Sitios" en Centro Habana. radiohc.cu 
Durante el encuentro sostenido con el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, los miembros del Consejo de Defensa de Zona "Los Sitios" mostraron aspectos del funcionamiento de sus estructuras y grupos de trabajo; de las medidas adoptadas para la protección de las personas, principalmente de los más vulnerables; y sobre cuánto se hace para velar por la disciplina y el orden interior en una de las áreas más concurridas de la capital…
(2026-10-24). 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday: Christiansted, Virgin Islands to the Landing at Leidesdorff, SF. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. reportedly joined the Catholic Church and became a Mexican Citizen to facilitate acquiring a vast Mexican land grant. Rancho Río de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521-acres, his Ranch Compound headquartered in today's City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California entitled in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. with very unique stipulations.
(2026-10-24). Valdés Mesa y Marrero Cruz chequean planes de defensa en San Miguel del Padrón. radiohc.cu 
El vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional y de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, y el jefe del àìrgano Económico y Social y Primer Ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, chequearon los planes y misiones de la Zona de Defensa San Francisco de Paula, en el capitalino municipio de San Miguel del Padrón.
(2026-10-24). In Brazil's elections, big techs' transparency and cooperation policies translate as governance washing, according to this expert. globalvoices.org 
Rio de Janeiro's Federal University NetLab has been following closely how this election unfolds on social media Global VoicesArt by Global Voices, created in Canva Pro. | Amid a series of corruption scandals, the 2026 general election in Brazil is also flooded with headlines about social media companies' role in the campaign. Users supporting the candidacy of (2026-10-24). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top 5 El Clasico matches between La Liga giants. aljazeera.com Matches between Barca and Real are among the biggest in world football, with their rivalry spanning more than a century.
(2026-10-24). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). The US should stay out of Saudi Arabia's war. responsiblestatecraft.org : : After a four year truce, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have returned to open conflict in Yemen.Last month, the Saudis conducted over 250 air raids that killed over 150 civilians according to the Yemen Data Project, while the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, relied on drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and more recently civilian airports, in attacks that killed 14 people.A growing Saudi-led coalition to defeat the Houthis is coalescing, but at this point President Donald Trump has resisted requests from Saudi Arabia to resume airstrikes on Yemen, following…
(2026-10-23). WATCH: Breaking Yemeni ballistic missiles hit Riyadh. skwawkbox.org Ballistic missiles fired by the de facto Yemeni government of Ansar Allah have struck the Saudi city of Riyadh. A number of targets in the city were reportedly attacked: Daytime strikes The strikes came just hours a large daylight wave of drones and missiles from Yemen struck the Saudi defence ministry and Aramco oil facilities, …
(2026-10-23). Mojtaba warned this would happen? Iran threatens US bases after blasting 7 ships, Hormuz in chaos. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is accused of attacking seven tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, with reports alleging four vessels were struck directly and three others hit by naval mines. Tehran has also reportedly refused negotiations until its seven demands are met through mediators, keeping tensions with Washington high. Are these attacks an attempt by Iran's new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei to demonstrate control over the world's critical oil corridor and challenge Donald Trump?>
(2026-10-23). Regional powers back Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Friday threw their collective weight behind the Islamabad-brokered understanding between Iran and the United States, as regional and European powers stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent another round of hostilities in the Gulf. | The endorsement came at a crucial R4 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul against the backdrop of renewed concerns that the United States and Israel could again strike Iran, potentially unravelling the fragile pause in hostilities and further disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. | The meeting brought together Deputy…
(2026-10-23). On The Brink Of Epic Fury Round Two. twz.com 
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack suggested on Friday that the U.S. could strike Iran as early as this weekend. His statement caps a week of growing speculation about whether America and Israel could resume major attacks on the Islamic Republic. | "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Barrack told online commentator Mario Nawfal when asked to explain the end game of efforts to seek a diplomatic resolution. "The president is very clear. He's open and available and accessible to a deal. And we've been at the table for months and months and months… the nuclear proliferation and where we go wit…
(2026-10-23). US, Israel Plan Major Assault On Iran 'Post-Midterms'. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Iranian officials called US hopes of a quick campaign a 'fantasy.' Recall Trump's February promise of a two-week war. The US and Israel have drafted plans for an assault on Iran's nuclear, energy, and defense infrastructure post-midterm elections in a new bid to force Tehran to negotiate on less favorable terms, the New York …
(2026-10-23). US and Israel deepen plans to attack Iran after elections. wsws.org The New York Times reports specific US-Israeli plans for strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, while the Democrats demand escalation against Russia and complain that Trump is losing the war.
(2026-10-23). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-23). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-23). International conference in Mexico makes a call to Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia regarding the Mecca Agreement. unitedworldint.com 
At a meeting in Mexico, 260 delegates representing 101 political parties from around the world unanimously adopted a declaration opposing the Mecca Alliance. The declaration, initiated by Vatan Party representative at the meeting, Mehmet Perinàßek, and jointly proposed by 11 parties, stated: "The Seminar calls on the Turkish Parliament not to become an instrument of …
(2026-10-23). CrossTalk Is Peace an Option? worldbeyondwar.org We are witnessing enormous historical changes before our eyes. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is shattering security alliances and recasting the Persian Gulf and West Asia in general. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-23). Iran Implies Trump caught in the Matrix, needs to be Red-Pilled, as it strikes 7 Oil Tankers. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Despite the talk by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump about a renewed joint attack on Iran in November after the Israeli elections and the U.S. midterms, Iranian officials remain defiant. |
(2026-10-23). How the upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections could lead to the third round of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives.
(2026-10-23). Donald Trump Is Mad LeBron James Won't Audition For His Patriotic Puppet Show. newsone.com 
Source: Aaron Schwartz / Getty | The president of people who don't wash their legs apparently has his phone set to ignore bedtime because he's posting messages on social media that may or may not have been approved by his Russian handler, Stephen Miller. | "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump said in a
(2026-10-23). We Beat the Trump Administration in Court. Now We're Going to the ICC. truthout.org Over the course of the last three years, my family has lost 49 family members in Gaza. Their bodies were torn apart by shrapnel, crushed by falling buildings, and mutilated by bullets and munitions made and provided by the United States of America. Now, the U.S. is trying to dismantle the International Criminal Court, the only international court that can criminally prosecute U.S. |
(2026-10-23). Israel demolishes home of Lebanese journalist whose viral film exposed pager attack. thegrayzone.com The occupying Israeli army targeted a prominent Lebanese journalist when they pillaged and demolished his painstakingly-constructed family home located outside Israel's so-called "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon. Was it retaliation for his widely-viewed documentary on Israel's notorious pager attacks? Israeli soldiers have looted and demolished the family home of Radwan Mortada, a prominent Lebanese investigative journalist who directed the recent viral Al Jazeera 360 documentary "The Trap." The film exposes the surreptitious network and planning behind Israel's notorious pager attack, …
(2026-10-23). Vice President Valdés Mesa reaffirms Cuba's demand for an end to Washington's genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and Vice President of the Republic, stated on Thursday that on October 28th, Cuba will bring its condemnation of the unjust U.S. blockade — along with a demand for its termination —before the United Nations General Assembly. | Valdés Mesa spoke at the opening of the 50th Ordinary General Assembly of the Central American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OCCEFS), which is being held through Friday at the Convention Center of the Hotel Internacional Varadero, in this resort town in Matanzas province. | Addressing representatives…
(2026-10-23). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-23). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-23). Psychedelic Toad Venom To Solve The Capitalist Crisis! popularresistance.org Are you struggling to make ends meet? Worrying about how you'll pay rent? Disgusted watching live streamed genocides? Afraid to open your social media and see another cop or ICE officer murdering someone? Constantly anxious about climate collapse? Well, don't you worry; pretty soon, you can take synthetic toad venom to solve all your problems! | At least that is what Eli Lilly is betting on after the pharmaceutical company bought AtaiBeckley for a $2.8 million upfront payment, with as much as $1 billion more in additional payments if certain measures are met. This is reflects a growing trend in which Big Pharma i…
(2026-10-23). London march will commemorate 1964 Sudan uprising and ongoing genocide. skwawkbox.org Tomorrow's 'London for Sudan' (LFS) march will mark the anniversary of Sudan's popular 'October Revolution' uprising and raise awareness of the ongoing, UAE- and Israel-enabled genocide in that country. 'Resistance and revolution' A statement by LFS explains: The Sudanese legacy is one borne out of resistance and revolution; a people committed to democracy and equity. …
(2026-10-23). Cuba solidarity: HotHouse delegation to combine cultural exchange with humanitarian aid. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Despite tightening U.S. restrictions and a deepening economic crisis on the island due to the blockade imposed by Washington, Americans can still travel to Cuba, and Chicago's HotHouse is inviting people to join its 20th delegation this January. The special-edition trip will carry material aid and solidarity across the whole country, from Havana to Guantánamo. …
(2026-10-23). Experiencing the Blockade Against Cuba from Within. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Contribution for Resumen Latinoamericano | Only those of us who live in Cuba can truly gauge the intensity, the injustice, and the inhumane tightening of the blockade — a policy that the United States regime has, of late, intensified against this Caribbean island with extraordinary malice. | I recently experienced firsthand what Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla described in a recent press conference: "The crime being committed against our country is evident. There is no pretext — no matter how deceitful — that can justify the act of collectiv…
(2026-10-23). Cuba calls for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council. radiohc.cu On Thursday, before the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba called for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing countries and to correct historical imbalances in its composition. | According to the website misiones.cubaminrex.cu, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuba's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted the urgent need to transform the body into a more democratic and representative entity—one capable of responding effectively to challenges regarding international peace and security. | The diplomat advocated for expanding the Council…
(2026-10-23). Parliamentary public hearing against the blockade. radiohc.cu With the presence of Esteban Lazo Hernández, member of the Party's Political Bureau and President of the National Assembly of People's Power and the Council of State, a parliamentary public hearing titled "Cuba Is Not a Threat; the Blockade Is" was held on Thursday. | The venue chosen was the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR)—a place where the fight for life takes place every day, despite the difficult conditions imposed by the blockade. | Members of the National Assembly, along with students, workers, and healthcare professionals, filled the auditorium. There, the harm inflicted upon t…
(2026-10-23). Cuban rehabilitation center for the blind reopens. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the reopening on Thursday of the National Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired — an institution founded 36 years ago by the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro. | The ceremony took place in the municipality of Bejucal, in the province of Mayabeque, coinciding with the anniversary of the center's original inauguration on October 22, 1990. | In the center's guestbook, Díaz-Canel noted that the institution was born from the humanistic vision of Fidel Castro, affirming that its reopening serves as a testament to commitment, continuity,…
(2026-10-23). Astonishing Costs For US Working People Of The Endless War On Cuba. popularresistance.org Few in the United States would know the true history of relations between our country and the Caribbean nation of Cuba. The United States seized Cuba during the Spanish-American War of 1898. A brief, opportunist war triggered by the U.S. on flimsy pretexts to grab several valuable pieces of the decaying Spanish Empire. In addition to Cuba and the Philippines, the islands Puerto Rico and Guam were quickly subjugated by the U.S. military in the conflict. National liberation movements of varying strengths had been operating in all of Spain's possessions, but only Cuba was granted its independence in 1902.
(2026-10-23). Entregan donativo a escuela en Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del cuerpo diplomático de los países de la Comunidad de Desarrollo de àÅfrica Austral (SADC) acreditados en Cuba entregaron un donativo a la escuela especial Victoria de Cuito Cuanavale, informó hoy la agencia Angola Press (Angop). | En coordinación con el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), la ayuda consistió en alimentos, medicamentos, material escolar y de oficina, equipos tecnológicos, productos de higiene y limpieza, entre otros artículos, que contribuirán al desempeño del centro escolar habanero. | La iniciativa, llega a la institución dedicada a garantizar la formación integr…
(2026-10-23). Destacan en Cuba importancia de las donaciones de sangre. radiohc.cu El director del Instituto de Hematología e Inmunología de Cuba, Wilfredo Roque destacó la importancia que reviste hoy las donaciones de sangre para el sistema de salud, al tiempo que resaltó la actitud altruista de los donantes. | Explicó que la institución demanda sangre en tanto sus especialidades tratan sobre sus enfermedades, pero también se requiere como en el caso de las embarazadas necesitadas de cesáreas, los politraumatizados, o quienes recibirán una cirugía compleja. | Esta no debe faltar para obtener plasma, muy relacionado con los factores de la coagulación, así como elaborar concentrados de eritrocit…
(2026-10-23). Regresa la Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana. radiohc.cu La Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana se celebrará del 24 al 30 de este mes de octubre, en la provincia cubana de Holguín, con sus diversos espacios y un programa que, a modo de desagravio por los dos años en los que no se efectuó la cita, promete sacar lo mejor de los organizadores y de la herencia artística de la región. | Esta XXXII edición será gestionada económicamente con un modelo de autofinanciamiento —decisión a tono con las transformaciones económicas y sociales que vive Cuba— apuesta por seguir indagando esencias, como lo define el eslogan bajo el que transcurrirá: ´Culturas ancestra…
(2026-10-23). Ballet Nacional de Cuba rendirá homenaje a la ONU con el clásico Giselle. radiohc.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba, presentará mañana en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional en esta capital, el clásico Giselle, en homenaje al aniversario 81 de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU). | La obra, una de las joyas del ballet romántico, hará vibrar el escenario con la actuación de Viengsay Valdés y Dani Hernández en los roles de Giselle y Albrecht, acompañados por Ernesto Díaz como Hilarión y Gabriela Druyet en el papel de la Reina de las Wilis. | Con puesta en escena de la prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, sobre la original de Jules Perrot, Jean Coralli y la versión de Marius Petipa, la pieza…
(2026-10-23). Poner fin al bloqueo es una exigencia ética. radiohc.cu La doctora del Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de Cuba Josefina Prosper aludió a los efectos del bloqueo de Estados Unidos en la salud oncológica y aseguró a Prensa Latina, que su fin resulta hoy una exigencia ética. | A propósito de la Audiencia Pública Parlamentaria, con sede en esta institución sanitaria, en la que la sensibilidad y la lucha por la vida son palpables en cada rincón, la oncóloga declaró: | "Entre marzo de 2025 y febrero de 2026 el bloqueo causó a la salud cubana pérdidas de alrededor de 367 millones de dólares en daños, pero el costo más alto no es medible en cifras, sino en el…
(2026-10-23). Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed: Governments buried war crimes to protect Israel and the arms trade. wsws.org Channel 4's Dispatches investigation represents a rare break with the silence and evasions that have characterised the British media's coverage of Gaza…
(2026-10-23). Hind Rajab's killer visits U.S., HRF demands his arrest. mronline.org 
The Hind Rajab Foundation has called on the U.S. government to arrest the commander of an Israeli military unit believed responsible for the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza, who is currently visiting the United States.
(2026-10-23). NAZA Is Not Just About Israel And Gaza. It's About The Evil Lurking In Us All. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] I have just seen NAZA, a documentary in which 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers are filmed explaining how, over the past three years, they went about systematically wiping Gaza off the map. They did so while nearly every western capital either chose to keep silent or actively …
(2026-10-23). UK Announces It Will Officially Brainwash Children To Be Hateful Zionists. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic A UK taskforce has just released a report detailing 27 recommendations for "ending antisemitism in schools and colleges" which the government has agreed to adopt in full. The second recommendation is that teachers shouldn't wear pro-Palestine pins. This alone tells anyone with half a brain what this report, like so …
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines. whyy.org
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Reuse, Repurpose, Reimagine. whyy.org You Oughta Know how people are living greener! Visit Kensington's
(2026-10-23). Van Drew and Mullock exchange ideas and jabs at 2nd District debate. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? For an hour, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and his Democratic challenger Zack Mullock debated over several topics including the war with Iran, tariffs and immigration as they vie for the U.S. House seat covering New Jersey's 2nd District. | The debate, hosted by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, took place Thursday at the Campus Center Theater without an audience, at the request of the Van Drew campaign over concerns ab…
(2026-10-23). Philadelphia Museum of Art to alter Frank Gehry renovations to accommodate more education programs. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Five years after the Philadelphia Museum of Art completed The museum has received a $20 million gift from Lois and Julian Brodsky to rebuild parts of its North Entrance into the Brodsky Learning and…
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in Pa. and 8 other states. whyy.org A federal judge in California U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the government's effort is relying on
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Southern Delaware hospitals say proposed ChristianaCare campuses will negatively impact region. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Leaders from three southern Delaware hospital systems spoke out against
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). What happened to the GOP's high hopes for Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity? whyy.org
(2026-10-23). Being There: Are These People In the Room With Us? commondreams.org 
(2026-10-23). America's Most Fascist Candidate, Brought To You By Big Oil. levernews.com 
(2026-10-23). Angie Battle Cry Against Corporate Power. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | Last month, U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, a member of the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America, spoke at the nation's largest annual conference of Black political power and called out one of the event's corporate sponsors. Lever columnist Morgan Harper attended the conference and noticed that Nixon was not alone — after years of quietly accepting corporate cash, some Black leaders are starting to push back against its influence. But will that shift in rhetoric help Democrats win at the polls, especially in a deep-red state like Florida, where millions…
(2026-10-23). Democracy Now! 2026-10-23 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention": Al Jazeera Investigates Immigrant Deaths in California's Adelanto ICE Jail | Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention”…
(2026-10-23). Arundhati Roy: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination." | Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination."
(2026-10-23). Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump. geo.tv Ukrainian army soldiers stand next to multiple launch missile systems on February 24, 2022. — Reuters Ceasefire in Oleshky begins October 29, says White House.Accord allows humanitarian aid in and civilian evacuation.Oleshky's remaining population totals 1,700 to 2,000…
(2026-10-23). At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan. geo.tv The image shows Jordanian flag lifted at border with Israel. — Reuters/File Suspects use rifle, pistol for firing: eye witnessArmed men opened fire on funeral attendees.Security deployed at church after incident.At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday…
(2026-10-23). Trump presses Musk to ease Starlink restrictions on Ukraine: WSJ. geo.tv Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — ReutersTrump expresses frustration over Ukraine's Starlink speed cap: WSJ.Zelenskiy hopes to discuss Starlink limits with US…
(2026-10-23). Inside the TikTok slip-up: Did Ukrainian sailor's phone just hand Russia the ultimate location clue. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's navy is facing fresh security concerns after a sailor was detained for allegedly exposing sensitive military locations through TikTok videos. Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) claims the footage showed naval unit locations and combat operations, with geotagging potentially revealing precise coordinates to Russian forces. Investigators allege the sailor uploaded more than 10 previously recorded videos while absent without leave. He faces a potential prison sentence of up to eight years if convicted under the reported charges. In a separate case, three more suspects were detained over alleged online disclo…
(2026-10-23). Putin's brutal charge against Zelensky: Ukrainians 'dragged Like stray dogs' into the war? | Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for peace talks while insisting that Russia will achieve all its objectives in Ukraine. Putin rejected claims of Russian territorial losses, describing the disputed regions as historic Russian territory, and criticised Western support for Kyiv. He accused European countries of fuelling anti-Russian sentiment and dismissed warnings of a potential war with Russia. Putin also questioned Ukraine's military recruitment practices, citing desertion figures, while reiterating Moscow's claim that it has pursued negotiations since 2014. Meanwhile, Russia sa…
(2026-10-23). Merz reveals his true fear: Did AfD's entry into power make Russia's threat too big to handle. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has identified Russian disinformation and hybrid attacks as Germany's biggest security concern, accusing Moscow of seeking to destabilise European societies and undermine the political order established after the Cold War. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merz called for stronger efforts to counter Russia's influence. He also addressed economic tensions with China, insisting that Europe does not want a trade war but will defend its interests against what he described as unfair competition.
(2026-10-23). 'Donald Trump' behind bars: Iran humiliates POTUS live, 'President locked behind bars' in Tehran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-23). North Korea's entire strike triad now aimed at US ally? Hwasong-20 is the missile Seoul fears most. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly inaugurated an underground defence museum showcasing an extensive collection of missiles, drones, naval weapons and armoured vehicles, with more than 25 missile launch vehicles and around 15 types of drone and naval systems on display. The unveiling comes amid renewed tensions with South Korea, as North Korea warns of countermeasures along the heavily militarised border. The display also raises questions about the role of the facility in showcasing the country's land-based and maritime strike capabilities.
(2026-10-23). Mexico: Delay in Legal Reform Harms People With Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A dog and a woman with a disability outside the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico City, Mexico, March 24, 2026. | © 2026 Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-10-23). Palestine is already living under the Techno-Fascism that is Coming for us All. juancole.com
(2026-10-23). Trump's America is everywhere in Retreat, as Iran plots "Debasing" juancole.com (
(2026-10-23). Global red scare offensive spreads to Turkey; 140 Communist leaders arrested. peoplesworld.org 
ANKARA, Turkey—One hundred and forty members of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) have been indicted by the government for their role in organizing an anti-war demonstration during the NATO summit in Ankara this past July. Leaders of the U.S.-European war alliance, including President Donald Trump, met in the Turkish capital to coordinate military spending …
(2026-10-23). NEA, AFT, SEIU join Colorado to fight discrimination against LGBTQ people. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Three of the nation's largest unions—the Teachers/AFT, the National Education Association and the Service Employees—are siding with the state of Colorado in a Supreme Court case involving a Catholic preschool there, and two parents, who demand that it be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ kids on the basis of religion, and still get state funds. …
(2026-10-23). Redistricting leader Louise Lucas indicted as Trump's revenge campaign widens. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In what many are calling a politically motivated abuse of power ahead of the midterm elections, federal authorities have hit Virginia Democrat—and prominent Trump critic—State Sen. L. Louise Lucas with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with a cannabis business she co-owns. On Oct. 22, Lucas voluntarily surrendered to authorities. U.S. Attorney General …
(2026-10-23). Warnings sound: Trump ready to stage what amounts to a full-fledged coup. peoplesworld.org 
There is a great deal of talk about the administration subverting the midterm elections. Fear of this is widespread, and it cuts across class lines. Labor and its allies are working hard to make sure every vote is counted and that results are respected. But even sections of the ruling class are worried about a …
(2026-10-23). Unifier, activist, and champion of the people: Judy Ann Alberti remembered. peoplesworld.org 
BERKELEY—If a homeless person was cold, exhausted, desperate for a place to sleep, he could find it in the modest home of Judy Ann Alberti on Derby Street in Berkeley. "She brought people into her house who needed a place to live," said her younger sister, Toni Ellen. "Our father brought people in off the …
(2026-10-23). 16 killed, several injured after powerful earthquake jolts China's Tibet, hundreds of houses damaged. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.The earthquake struck at around 10: 33 pm on Thursday. Following the disaster, the regional disaster prevention and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday.Of the 65 injured people, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. More than 330 houses were either damaged or completely destroyed. Authorities are still assessin…
(2026-10-23). Taking Apart a Metaphor: Dan Sinykin and Sarah Brouillette on the Literary Ecosystem. publicbooks.org "[Magazine and newspaper criticism] have been, as Dan has described, disembedded from their former professional, conglomerate, often salaried workplace, and turned into all freelance."
(2026-10-23). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | The interior of the launch control equipment room in the underground of the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2020. The Oscar-01 MAF was constructed at Whiteman AFB in 1963 and determined to be eligible for the National Re…
(2026-10-23). General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary. twz.com 
(2026-10-23). Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push. twz.com 
(2026-10-23). Libyan parliament ratifies maritime deal with Türkiye, heightening war danger in Eastern Mediterranean. wsws.org The dispute over maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean is part of a struggle between the imperialist and regional powers over control of energy resources, pipelines, electricity and data cables, and strategic sea lanes.
(2026-10-23). Apache offshore workers strike meets media and Unite union wall of silence. wsws.org The strike by 160 Unite union members was sparked by a bitter pay dispute over an ultimatum to accept a "final offer" of just 4 percent.
(2026-10-23). The mass protests in France are reverberating throughout Europe. wsws.org Over the month since high school blockades and shutdowns began in France, an outpouring of anti-austerity, anti-repression, anti-war and anti-fascist sentiment has staggered the French government and spread across Europe.
(2026-10-23). Discovery of security vulnerabilities in PHP programming language triggers global internet shutdowns. wsws.org Serious security flaws in PHP—the open source programming language that runs on more than two thirds of world's websites—were discovered on Wednesday leading to major outages across the globe as administrators took down their systems, ran updates and installed patches.
(2026-10-23). Phillips 66 locks out 385 Linden, New Jersey, refinery workers after rejection of concessions contract. wsws.org The lockout at the largest refinery on the East Coast follows lockouts at BP's Whiting, Indiana, and Marathon's Martinez, California, refineries.
(2026-10-23). IIT Bombay unleashes police on grieving parents and student protesters. wsws.org One month to the day after the tragic suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the elite institute's administration used police to violently disperse his grieving parents and student protesters.
(2026-10-23). Mexican health workers reject 8 percent deal imposed by SNTSS union and Morena government. wsws.org The union and the government declared the wage review closed without a new vote. Workers answered with marches and blockades and called an assembly of elected delegates for October 31.
(2026-10-23). Ozone worsens other deadly health effects of globally generated wildfires. wsws.org Recent studies highlight the massive amounts of ozone generated by global warming-driven wildfires that will result in more than 2,000 annual excess deaths in the US alone.
(2026-10-23). California state workers strike against Newsom: "We will strike for as long as it takes" wsws.org The fight against Newsom's attacks confronts workers with the need to break the SEIU bureaucracy's grip and unite with workers internationally.
(2026-10-23). As deaths mount in steel mills, United Steelworkers bureaucrats attend "safety" conference at companies' expense. wsws.org The meeting was part of a "labor-management" safety and training framework which finances paid union assignments and gives the apparatus a direct role in administering millions of dollars in company-funded programs.
(2026-10-23). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-23). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-23). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-23). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-23). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-23). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-23). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-23). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-23). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-23). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-23). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-23). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-23). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-23). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-23). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-23). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-23). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-23). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-23). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-23). Expulsion of Russian diplomats from Vienna: Austria's accusations of espionage are cover for removal of Russian organizers of a Zoom program yesterday on Ukrainian war crimes. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-23). Why do Russian-speaking Estonians put up with their government? gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-23). In Bosnia and Herzegovina, children with Down syndrome are using a video game to safely navigate the internet. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-23). Complementary forces: Why activism needs art to drive action. globalvoices.org 
'A striking action, a touch of humor, or an unexpected scene can attract attention.'Originally published on An
(2026-10-23). Independent journalism under siege in Georgia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-23). Beyond NATO? Turkey's new defense partnerships reshape Eurasian geopolitics. infobrics.org Turkey's latest defense agreement with Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia could reshape military cooperation across Eurasia. Its implications extend beyond NATO, potentially impacting Russia's regional influence, China's strategic interests – and Washington's leverage.
(2026-10-23). How would US Army fare against Russia if it keeps 'losing' to Ukrainian drones. infobrics.org The latest battlefield data on the ratio of losses between the Russian military and the Kiev regime forces is at a staggering 18.3: 1 in Moscow's favor. If a military force facing such disastrous odds is able to "obliterate" over 70% of an elite American brigade, just imagine how the US Army would fare against the battle-hardened Russian military.
(2026-10-23). US backed regime change operations in Middle East — US diplomat. infobrics.org American ambassador to Turkey reveals his country's practices abroad.
(2026-10-23). "The Philippines Should Deepen Its Engagement with BRICS" infobrics.org The Philippines should deepen its engagement with BRICS as part of efforts to diversify its diplomatic and economic partnerships without treating participation in the grouping as alignment with China or any other major power, foreign policy experts said…
(2026-10-23). 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to Be Held in Delhi. infobrics.org Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event and meet the leaders who are scheduled to attend BRICS Parliamentary Forum…
(2026-10-23). Visa-Free Travel Opens a New –°hapter in China-Russia Relations. infobrics.org The extension of the mutual visa-free travel policy through the end of 2027 represents an important step toward strengthening these people-to-people connections…
(2026-10-23). Putin-Witkoff talks expose broken Western unity on Ukraine. infobrics.org Germany, France and Britain struggle to prop up Zelensky amid US-Russian push.
(2026-10-23). The Incredible Mercado Gonzalez Opens On the Edge of L.A. lataco.com There's a dish for any craving you may have at this puesto-packed concept that features all sorts of regional Mexican eats. And rumors suggest is may be coming to Inglewood next.
(2026-10-23). Russia's peripheral imperialism: Class, ideology and war. links.org.au 
Dmitry Pozhidaev contends that a state subordinately integrated into global capitalism can exercise imperial power over weaker neighbours, with Russia exemplifying this combination as an empire of the periphery.
(2026-10-23). Nicholas Denning Reviews The Dialectics of Ecology; John Bellamy Foster Responds. mronline.org Can the dialectical logic with which Marx imagined a global proletarian revolution so many years ago be leveraged towards an ecological revolution today?
(2026-10-23). The world order beyond polarity: The Forty-Third Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The relative decline of Washington's unipolar command creates vital geopolitical openings, yet shifting centres of power do not by themselves dismantle the corporate monopolies that shape international finance, technology, and production.
(2026-10-23). DSA, Teamsters, Amazon workers fight to pass the Delivery Protection Act. mronline.org 
The Delivery Protection Act would curb Amazon outsourcing hiring delivery drivers through contractors, and increase worker protections for these drivers.
(2026-10-23). The Encampment movement against evictions and gentrification. mronline.org 
A Report from Madrid and Barcelona.
(2026-10-23). Press freedom groups oppose House Committee threat to subpoena BreakThrough News Staff. mronline.org 
"The threatened subpoenas are clearly designed to target BreakThrough for reporting and editorial viewpoints with which the Committee disagrees," the groups declared.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-23). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Jared Kushner Accused Of Taking Billions To Influence US Policy. newsone.com 
Source: Ryan Murphy / Getty | In the disastrous comic book chaos that is the Trump administration and all the assorted characters hovering around the flaming dump of garbage at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, a new report claims Jared Kushner was given billions of dollars by Middle Eastern leaders to influence U.S. foreign policy. Because apparently being the president's son-in-law wasn't enough of a superpower. | Kushner, who served as a senior White House adviser during Donald Trump's first term, is now pushing back against allegations involving hacked iPhones, international spies and enough alleged foreign money…
(2026-10-23). Hunter Foster, Cop Who Killed Kohen Wiley, Resigns After Body-Cam Footage Revealed, Attorneys Say. newsone.com 
Source: Senatobia Police Department | The Senatobia, Mississippi, police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old
(2026-10-23). Trump Announces Program To Pay Whistleblowers For Finding Fraud, Starting With Nick Shirley. newsone.com 
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty | On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the federal government will compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers. | Now, a Trump supporter is going to look at this move and say, "There goes my president; he's going to get those fraudsters out of this country!" But those of us who know things and are capable of pattern recognition will see this for exactly what it is: the president is soliciting fraud claims because he just can't seem to find much of the fraud he claims is rampant and widespread on his own. | "If you turn somebody in…
(2026-10-23). The History Of Gospel Music: Why Is It Important To Black American Culture? newsone.com 
Source: Jackson State University / Getty | From the church pews to the club dance floor, gospel music has always found a way to move people — spiritually, emotionally and sometimes straight into a two-step. And if you think gospel belongs exclusively to Sunday morning service, think again. From hip-hop to house music, its history and influence is everywhere, and its story is deeply woven into the fabric of Black American culture. | In early October, gospel legend Kirk Franklin teamed up with Memphis rapper GloRilla for "This Time," blending the sounds of gospel and rap into a collaboration that brought t…
(2026-10-23). Eff Yo Culture War: How A Lazy Euphemism Camouflages Blatant Bigotry In The WNBA. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | If I had a penny for every time the term Over the past two seasons, sports talk shows, media outlets, political commentators, and social media feeds have frequently applied this phrase to the WNBA. The term has
(2026-10-23). From Jack Johnson To Caitlin Clark: The History Of The White Establishment Using Ticket Sales To Distract From The Mediocrity And Failure Of Their Great White Hopes. newsone.com 
Source: | Since all Caitlin Clark supporters want to talk about these days are arena attendance records As the WNBA postseason moves forward without Clark and the Indiana Fever, the loudest corners of their fanbase have become fascinated by something peculiar. Ticket sales and tv ratings for a WNBA postseason their team exited in the first round. | Gener…
(2026-10-23). Spooky Season Is The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. newsone.com 
Source: BrilliantEye / Getty | Every year, once late August hits, I'm filled with a sense of excitement. Now most of you normies consider spooky season limited to October, but not ya boy. As soon as Sept. 1 hits, I start going full spooky and don't stop till mid-November. | Now, back before we were truly living through the throes of climate change, fall was always my favorite season in Arizona. Right as the punishing summer weather broke, my favorite shows were coming back on air, the best games would release, and most importantly, a barrage of horror movies would hit movie theaters. | My love of spooky season…
(2026-10-23). SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin From Denying Gender-Transition Treatments To Federal Detainees. newsone.com 
(2026-10-23). Rogue AI Chatbots Making Unauthorized Decisions With People's Bank Accounts. newsone.com 
Source: AoZaaStudio / Getty | Today in news that'll make you go, "Hey, so why do we keep pushing for AI to be a thing?" banks are scrambling to address AI bots making unauthorized decisions with people's bank accounts. | So apparently, people are allowing AI agents to access their bank accounts, which only further erodes my faith in humanity.
(2026-10-23). Pentagon Permits DHS To Test Heat Ray Weapon For Use At Southern Border…Because Why Not? newsone.com 
(2026-10-23). It's Youth Justice Action Month, And DC Advocates Want To See Young People In Politics. newsone.com 
Source: Madison Maynard / Bison ONE Newsroom | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Young people in the nation's capital, particularly Black youth, remain at the center of public debates about crime and policing, incarceration, school attendance, and joblessness. But rarely are their voices heard and taken seriously in the policies that govern their lives. Now, local advocates are trying to change that. | During its October public meeting, D.C.'s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group called for a greater emphasis on mentorship, employment opportunities, mental health services, and community investment rather than relying primar…
(2026-10-23). Will Israel Finally Pay A Price? popularresistance.org Let's start with the good news. The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights has added 61 companies to its database of businesses involved in activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements, expanding the list from 158 to 214 companies. | Why is this good news? Because it further illustrates a degree of seriousness within the international community to move its position on Israel from the realm of language to that of action. | Yet more good news: five previously listed companies were removed after the office determined that their involvement in the relevant activities had ended.
(2026-10-23). BreakThrough Responds To Threats By Congress To 'Hold Staff Hostage'. popularresistance.org In October, BreakThrough News received a letter from Rep. Jason Smith of the House Ways and Means Committee, threatening to personally subpoena seven members of our journalistic, editorial and administrative staff — including Rania Khalek, Zoe Alexandra and Amanda Yee — unless we handed over our financial records and internal communications. | Through its attorneys, BreakThrough News has now issued an official response, which you can read below. Once again, we expressed that we would not surrender our First Amendment rights in the face of a blatantly unconstitutional abuse of power, and that no legiti…
(2026-10-23). Tampa TSA Union Averted Privatization Disaster. popularresistance.org TSA agents noticed something was up. "We started seeing people around the airport that you wouldn't normally see, people in suits," said Mark Harris, Transportation Security Officer and union steward in Tampa, Florida. | That's when he realized the airport was a target for the TSA privatization program he had been reading about—the $13 billion Gold+ program. Harris, and his union Government Employees (AFGE) Local 556, swung into action. | Transportation Security Administration workers have been winning battles lately. Twice in two years the Trump administration has tried to cancel their union contract, and…
(2026-10-23). What France's Student Uprising Should Teach US About Investing In Schools. popularresistance.org It started in mid-September at a single high school in Créteil, on the southeastern edge of Paris. Teachers and students there walked out over a shortage of staff. Within weeks, class strikes, blockades and marches had spread to schools across France, including high schools in small towns. The students' demands are simple: hire substitute teachers, increase resources, and improve learning conditions. Earlier this month, roughly one in 10 French high schools had closed amid the unrest. | The list of grievances would sound familiar to almost any American parent…
(2026-10-23). Amazon 'Uses AI in Warehouses To Predict Whether Workers Will Join Unions'. portside.org Amazon 'Uses AI in Warehouses To Predict Whether Workers Will Join Unions' |
(2026-08-24). Why Hadn't We Seen Them Before. portside.org Why Hadn't We Seen Them Before |
(2026-10-23). 'Act of Collective Punishment': Netanyahu Condemned Over 'Full Lockdown' of Occupied West Bank. progressivehub.net JON QUEALLY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-10-23). If Dems win big in midterms, Hegseth's head could roll. responsiblestatecraft.org Democratic lawmakers have begun planning their post-midterm investigations into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whose tenure has been filled with controversy.According to
(2026-10-23). Slouching toward Kaliningrad, NATO dismisses a nuclear threat. responsiblestatecraft.org During the Cold War, the exclave of West Berlin, isolated in the middle of Communist East Germany, was regarded as one of the most dangerous potential flashpoints for a conflict between the Soviet Union and the West. Indeed, Joseph Stalin's blockade of land access to the city in 1948-49 came close to triggering a new war, until the U.S. and Britain proved able to supply the population by air.It is a pity, if not altogether surprising, that Western leaders gave no thought to this history before extending NATO membership to Poland and Lithuania, thereby isolating the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg…
(2026-10-23). Pulling back to the Second Island Chain would be strategic folly. responsiblestatecraft.org In a recent
(2026-10-23). Inside The Resistance To Spain's Crackdown On Migrants In Ceuta. scheerpost.com Mehk Chakraborty Waging Nonviolence Despite violence by Spain's police and military, some 10,000 migrants who made it to Ceuta are resisting expulsion, and surviving with the help of solidarity groups. On July 30, images streamed across TVs, social media feeds and newspapers of thousands of people approaching a fence along the beach, in boats and by …
(2026-10-23). A Vanquished People: The Indian In Western Politics. scheerpost.com Avik Jain Chatlani Prism You can be part of the apparatus that governs the Western powers—a mascot that helps legitimize brutality against dissenters at home or populations living under occupation abroad The Republican candidate to lead the Railroad Commission—the agency that regulates oil and gas—shared his disgust a few weeks ago at an image from …
(2026-10-23). Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally. scheerpost.com By Jon Letman This article was originally published by Truthout The Trump administration's expansion of its global gag rule threatens to derail NGOs' crucial land mine removal work. US funding for overseas nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is now at risk. Due to a global gag rule that the Trump administration introduced early in 2026, government funding …
(2026-10-23). Katie Halper and Karen Ortiz Challenge Mamdani Over Public Housing Demolition. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer In this segment of The Katie Halper Show, Katie speaks with congressional candidate Karen Ortiz about Chelsea public housing residents fighting to save their homes—and challenges Zohran Mamdani over his support for the demolition plan. Ortiz describes a proposal to tear down 18 buildings at the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea developments, warning that residents …
(2026-10-23). After weeks of 'antisemitism' (scam) smears, Greens RISE in polls. skwawkbox.org 
After weeks of endless smears as the 'mainstream' media, politicians and Israel lobbyists try to make the antisemitism scam they used against Jeremy Corbyn stick to Polanski and the Greens — the Greens have risen in the polls: All departments of the UK Israel lobby are in a panic at the fact that, for the …
(2026-10-23). Oxford Uni to host white supremacist Cofnas's anti-equality lecture. skwawkbox.org 
The University of Oxford has agreed to let the university's far-right Reform UK group use its Harris Lecture Theatre for an evening with white supremacist Nathan Cofnas. Cofnas is the racist eugenicist whose comments triggered the media hounding to death of Black Cambridge professor Jason Arday. The event will ask "Is DEI [action to improve …
(2026-10-23). Burnham's imposition of 'IHRA' on schools conflicts with duty to teach truth. skwawkbox.org Ed Torsney writes that Andy Burnham's latest push to protect Israel in schools is at odds with the duty of schools to teach children to evaluate evidence, assess truth — and with 'British values' themselves: The tension is real, and it plays out in UK schools as a conflict between two frameworks that pull in …
(2026-10-23). Peace in Ukraine: the easy way — or the hard way. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Prepping a Postmortem for Zelensky's Presidency. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Ukrainian leader faces escalating crises. | Like the man in Monty Python and the Holy…
(2026-10-23). Trump and Netanyahu want to 'finish the job' on Iran. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | How many more innocent people will die? | If one were seeking to create something lik…
(2026-10-23). Italian money and settlements in the West Bank: The 'Christians for Israel' case. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Chaos in Albania: Popular struggle or color revolution? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Are Democrats Hijacking the Palestine Movement? w/ Sana Saeed. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-23). Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it? therealnews.com 
Far from all the political bluster about police being "defunded," six years after the earth-shaking George Floyd protests swept the US and public approval for law enforcement plummeted, police have never been more politically and monetarily supported than they are now. But when veteran labor reporters and union activists Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison attended the 23rd Quadrennial Convention of the International Union of Police Associations in Las Vegas, Nevada, they found a different kin…
(2026-10-23). Meta chooses sides in Brazil's election Ep. 16. therealnews.com 
(2026-10-23). Fuel fears dominate Senate as winter looms. tribune.com.pk 
Concerns over Pakistan's petroleum supplies amid escalating tensions in the Middle East dominated the Senate proceedings on Friday, with lawmakers demanding clarity on the government's contingency plans even as the finance minister maintained that there was no fuel shortage. | The house, met here with acting Chairman Syedal Khan Nasir in the chair, also debated the use of the carbon levy, relief in the super tax and compensation for civilians affected by operations in South Waziristan, while complaints against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials were referred to the relevant standing committee. | Pakistan…
(2026-10-23). PM sets wheat support price at Rs4,500. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved an indicative wheat price of Rs4,500 per maund for 2027, up Rs1,000 from last year's Rs3,500. | However, the proposed price of Rs4,500 is still Rs500 less than the price demanded by farmers. | The prime minister said the increase was meant to provide relief to growers facing higher production costs, rising petrol prices and inflationary pressure. | He said giving farmers an effective incentive to sow wheat was among the main objectives of the decision, a Prime Minister's Office news release said. | The prime minister said the decision would be an important step…
(2026-10-23). Twelve killed in Lasbela road accident. tribune.com.pk 
At least twelve people were killed and around two dozen sustained injuries when a passenger van smashed into a passenger bus on Friday in Lasbela district of Balochistan. | According to officials, the incident took place at Uthal Zero Point on the Karachi-Quetta Highway. The passenger bus was travelling from Gwadar to Karachi when a passenger van rammed into it. | Soon after the collision, police, rescue officials, district administration, and local people started rescue work, removing the dead and the injured from the mangled vehicles and shifting them to a hospital in Lasbela. | Talking to the media, Lasbela…
(2026-10-23). 'Business account being hacked'. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has warned that WhatsApp Business accounts are increasingly being hacked, urging users to exercise caution amid a rise in cybercrime. | Addressing a press conference on Friday, NCCIA Karachi Zone Deputy Director Shehzad Akbar said the agency had recovered 39 accounts belonging to citizens on WhatsApp, Instagram and other social media platforms over the past 15 days. | It had also blocked 95 accounts allegedly involved in financially defrauding people. He said action had been taken against 38 accounts allegedly used to harass women through fake identities.
(2026-10-23). DISCOs warned over detection bills. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has taken strict notice of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) imposing excessive and unjustified detection bills on consumers, warning DISCOs that no incorrect or arbitrary detection bill will be charged to any consumer in the future. | Addressing an important meeting with the Boards of Directors of DISCOs, the minister issued formal directives to implement a stringent and comprehensive reform framework, said a press release. | He underlined that while curbing electricity theft remains an unquestionable national priority, arb…
(2026-10-23). NA apprised of Rs24b irregularities in BISP. tribune.com.pk 
Financial irregularities amounting to Rs24 billion have been uncovered in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), with more than 140,000 government employees and pensioners found to have received funds intended for deserving families, while recoveries have amounted to just Rs710 million. | According to documents presented by the Poverty Alleviation Ministry in the National Assembly, 140,488 government employees received payments from the programme despite being ineligible. The irregularities were identified in 2019, but payments continued for six years. | During the fiscal year 2019-20, government employe…
(2026-10-23). President for boosting trade with Germany. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday stressed the imperative of realising the available potential to expand political, economic, and defense cooperation between Pakistan and Germany, with a greater focus on trade, emerging technologies, climate resilience, skills development, people-to-people and cultural exchanges. | During a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Zardari thanked him for his invitation and the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, a Presidency's news release said. | He said the visit reflected Pakistan's commitment to deepening its longstanding cordial…
(2026-10-23). PM&DC retains 60% marks for admissions. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that the requirement of at least 60 per cent marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification remains mandatory for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. | In a clarification issued in response to reports circulating on digital media, the council said the eligibility requirement had not been relaxed. | According to PM&DC admission regulations, candidates must secure a minimum of 60 per cent marks at the intermediate level or in an equivalent examination to qualify for admission.
(2026-10-23). Rs166b allocated for irrigation projects. tribune.com.pk 
State Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal told the National Assembly on Friday that provincial governments had allocated around Rs166 billion for development projects related to irrigation and flood protection in the fiscal year 2025-26. | Responding to questions during the question hour, she said the allocations were part of broader efforts to strengthen the country's resilience to climate-related disasters. She said provincial governments had also earmarked around Rs93 billion for current expenditure on irrigation services in 2025-26.
(2026-10-23). Naqvi acknowledges staff shortage at NCCIA. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday acknowledged that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had only 61 officers across Punjab, leaving investigators overwhelmed by the volume of complaints. | Speaking to the media in Lahore, Naqvi said the number of such cases was astonishing and stressed that public awareness campaigns were urgently needed. | Naqvi pointed out that some cybercrime cases required decisions within days rather than weeks or months, but investigators were struggling to cope with their workloads. He questioned how an investigation officer could effectively handle a caseload o…
(2026-10-23). At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump's Second Term. truthout.org At least 59 people have died in ICE custody since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, the highest number in more than a decade. Many deaths have been linked to medical neglect, including four of five recent deaths at California's Adelanto Processing Center, according to a 2026 report by the state attorney general. Al Jazeera English's Fault Lines investigated deaths at the facility… |
(2026-10-23). Kagan Warns Far Right Supreme Court Rulings Will Undermine American Democracy. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan warned a group of law students at Catholic University on Tuesday that the current iteration of the court — which has a 6-3 majority of far right conservatives — is upending American democracy. Kagan focused much of her remarks on addressing gerrymandering over the past year by both political parties. The map-changing began when Republicans started redrawing… |
(2026-10-23). SNAP Participation Losses Far Exceed CBO's Estimates. truthout.org About 5.5 million people lost food assistance through SNAP in the year since enactment of the 2025 reconciliation law. This includes about 2 million children, who were not targeted by the law's eligibility restrictions. These participation declines have resulted in a sharp drop in SNAP spending, since 90 percent of SNAP spending is for food assistance benefits. (The rest is primarily… |
(2026-10-23). Todd Blanche Won't Rule Out DOJ Disruption of Midterm Elections Certification. truthout.org Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Thursday that he wouldn't rule out the possibility of the Department of Justice (DOJ) refusing to allow states to certify their own election results in this year's midterm races. Blanche's comments come as Americans are expressing deep skepticism that President Donald Trump will accept election outcomes if Republicans lose to Democrats. |
(2026-10-23). Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle. truthout.org Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Mainstream media focused on Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée's credit card bill and her penchant for extravagant partying and fashion. The next ambassador might not share those particular foibles, but the real significance of Guilfoyle's appointment will last. She was what Dexter Filkins, writing in The New Yorker, calls "a new kind of… |
(2026-10-23). Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel's Elections. truthout.org Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just eight days before Israel's upcoming elections. On Tuesday, in comments to reporters back in the U.S., Hegseth said that he was there "visiting our troops" and "had a chance to talk to the prime minister," but that he would not discuss the subject of their… |
(2026-10-23). Netanyahu Orders "Full Lockdown" of Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has ordered the Israel Defense Force to "immediately impose a lockdown on Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the entire" illegally occupied West Bank following a gun battle that reportedly left two Palestinians dead and at least five Israeli soldiers wounded. Following an emergency meeting with Israel's security cabinet and his top… |
(2026-10-23). Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI. truthout.org The housing crisis emerged as a central issue last month in Providence, Rhode Island, as Democratic socialist David Morales unseated incumbent Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary for mayor and a slate of progressives won their city council races in primaries throughout the Ocean State's largest city. In April, Smiley vetoed a rent stabilization ordinance passed the day before… |
(2026-10-23). Halal Leadership Must Not Produce Three Competing Rulebooks. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer On 18 October 2026, Indonesia will extend mandatory halal certification to imported food and drink, cosmetics, supplements, chemical products and several other categories. The deadline will turn BPJPH's recognition of foreign certifiers from a specialist concern into a market-access question for exporters. At the same time, Malaysia's Halal Industry Master Plan …
(2026-10-23). France in uprising: After four decades of neoliberal economic policies. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen In Türkiye, a fascination with Europe took hold in the 1960s and continued throughout the 1970s. People dreamed of making their way to this continent of "wealth and prosperity." "Tourist" in France My father arrived in France in 1969 as a "tourist." Not to visit the country's tourist attractions, of course, …
(2026-10-23). University of Delaware welcomes new artistic director who combines her love of theater and teaching. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Sarah Wansley arrived in Delaware from Vermont just two weeks ago, but she is already looking ahead to the future of the University of Delaware's professional theater company. | An assistant professor of theater, Wansley was recently named artistic director of the
(2026-10-23). Philadelphia Orchestra receives $10.5 million for cultural diplomacy just before it leaves for China. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Orchestra has received a $10.5 million gift to fund, among other things, international cultural diplomacy. | The gift from David Cohen, the former CEO of Comcast and current orchestra board member, and his wife, Rhonda Cohen, comes just days before the orchestra leaves Philadelphia to tour South Korea and China. It will be the 14th tour of China since the orchestra's historic 1973 trip as the first western orchestra to enter the communist country. | "It's no…
(2026-10-23). Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health. whyy.org Most Americans say that spending time with loved ones is one of the most important things in their lives — and yet, amid the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day, relationships often take a backseat to other commitments. On this episode, we explore the science of human connection, from why it matters to how we can make it a priority in our lives. | Two women sitting on a white bench. (Elle Hughes)…
(2026-10-23). Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions: Sixty Years of Excellence and Giving. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). UAW Local 2320: Support Workers at Legal Action of Wisconsin Fighting for a Just Union Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos October 21, 2026 by @wi.bopm in Madison, Wisconsin.
(2026-10-23). Madison: Support Nurses at St. Mary's Dean Clinics. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). SEIU Wisconsin Unions For All Rally October 24, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). Macklemore: 'I say free Palestine' as he kicks off a new tour. aljazeera.com Macklemore says 'being human is not complicated' as he kicked off his Free Palestine tour on Thursday night.
(2026-10-23). Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring hundreds. aljazeera.com Storm topples trees, triggers brief flooding, disrupts power lines and forces 5,000 people to evacuate.
(2026-10-23). Kenya announces second Ebola death, says 'no evidence' of community spread. aljazeera.com The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central ‚Å ‚Å and western Africa.
(2026-10-23). Why is Israel increasing its presence in the Balkans? aljazeera.com In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?>
(2026-10-23). Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan. aljazeera.com At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
(2026-10-23). Saturday 11/7: Copwatch Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org Grass Roots House (Walk in and go to the back room!) 2022 Blake St., Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-23). Friday 11/13: James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-23). Trump accuses Minnesota congresswoman of identity fraud, calls for her resignation. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump called a day earlier for Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar's resignation from Congress, accusing her of using a false name when she was sworn into office, an allegation her office has denied. | "Because she used a fake name to be sworn in, I assume she must IMMEDIATELY resign from Congress," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. | Trump claimed the Minnesota lawmaker's real name was Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, which shares a surname with her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi. | He further claimed that Omar had "openly admitted to FRAUD" and called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to recog…
(2026-10-23). 'Generation Right': Israeli youth show strong support for the right. aljazeera.com Some three quarters of Jewish first-time voters identify as right or centre-right, higher than rest of Israeli society.
(2026-10-23). FCC Democrat warns broadcasters to resist Trump's media pressure tactics. aljazeera.com Democrat Anna Gomez warns broadcasters against yielding to the Trump-era FCC's claims of fake polls and news distortions.
(2026-10-23). Time 'running out' to reach Yemen's Taiz amid deepening crisis, UN says. aljazeera.com More than 800,000 people have been cut off from aid since the Houthis encircled Taiz city in early October.
(2026-10-23). Why is the UK at the forefront of AI-driven job cuts? aljazeera.com AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.
(2026-10-23). Why is Trump questioning Ilhan Omar's name? aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight Ethiopia's gov't. aljazeera.com Rebel commander pledged to continue fighting government-allied forces who seized Ethiopia's Tigray capital.
(2026-10-23). Ecuador judge orders pre-trial detention of leftist presidential candidate. aljazeera.com Luisa Gonzalez, who lost to right-wing president Daniel Noboa in 2023, has called the arrest political persecution.
(2026-10-23). Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League — teams, prediction, lineups. aljazeera.com Man City are the only team with a perfect Premier League record, but face a Villa side determined to climb the table.
(2026-10-23). Precampaña electoral en España cobra intensidad. radiohc.cu El llamado a las urnas para el 29 de noviembre (29N), desató una precampaña frenética, con Sánchez a la defensiva y Feijóo convencido de que esta es su gran oportunidad. | Los discursos y comentarios del líder del Partido Popular (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, se han endurecido con el paso de los días y es evidente que su organización, en alianza con la uitraderecha de Vox, busca la estocada definitiva para acceder al Palacio de la Moncloa. | Si bien el presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez (socialista), ya demostró en los pasados comicios de 2023 que es fiel a su libro Manual de Resistencia, ahora parece más arrin…
(2026-10-23). the Record Tells a Story of the Queer Black Attorney Who Laid the Foundation for Racial and Gender Rights. aclu.org In a 1965 case to combat racial and gender discrimination in jury selection, Pauli Murray's imaginative and visionary legal theory shows how pushing the boundaries of legal frameworks can expand who the Constitution protects.
(2026-10-23). Yesterday evening's RT live broadcast interview on Belgian PM Bart De Wever's latest refusal to confiscate Russian state assets. gilbertdoctorow.com Click on the arrow and this leads directly to a recording of the RT interview which was broadcast live…
(2026-10-23). Ukraine: l'heure de la grande desillusion. strategic-culture.su Dans ce sixième numéro de Moreau Décrypte, Xavier Moreau analyse la grande désillusion qui s'empare d'une partie des Ukrainiens. À Kiev, beaucoup observent avec inquiétude l'évolution de la position américaine, marquée par une priorité croissante accordée aux négociations et à un rééquilibrage des relations avec les grandes puissances, tandis que des discussions diplomatiques impliquant Washington, Moscou et d'autres acteurs internationaux…
(2026-10-23). El dilema de China se ha convertido en el aprieto de Estados Unidos. strategic-culture.su Yiƒüit Saner | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Estados Unidos se ve arrastrado a su propio ´dilema de Malaca ª | El sistema de pa…
(2026-10-23). Holy water, wooden stakes and a little garlic: A Bucks County man dives into centuries-old vampire lore. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Edmondo Crimi purchased his first vampire-killing kit in 1977. | The 18-year-old from Brooklyn had cut his teeth in the antique business on the streets of New York, and he was exploring the famous Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen flea market on the outskirts of Paris. | There he came across a box with an axe, swords, holy water, garlic, a Bible and a gun. | He knew what it was because he grew up hearing stories about vampire-killing kits and other aspects of the parano…
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). "War-Loving Thug!" Judge Napolitano DESTROYS Mike Rogers, ENDORSES Abdul El Sayed. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Opposition to war and government surveillance has brought Judge Andrew Napolitano to a political conclusion few would have expected from the longtime Fox News analyst: urging Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Speaking with Katie Halper, the libertarian host of Judging Freedom calls Mike Rogers a "war-loving, spy-loving, constitution-hating two-bit thug" and …
(2026-10-23). Por que tantos brasileiros votam em Flávio Bolsonaro? strategic-culture.su
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