(2026-10-06). What forbidden warning about Tehran did Netanyahu deliver… that no one can ignore. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's leadership is at its weakest point and remains committed to preventing Tehran from threatening Israel's existence. He described what he called a three-part Iranian strategy involving regional proxies, ballistic missiles and the nuclear programme, while claiming Israeli forces have targeted Iran's missile stockpiles and nuclear infrastructure.
(2026-10-06). Trump Condemned for Invoking Nuclear Attacks on US Cities to Defend Iran War. truthout.org President Donald Trump ambiguously suggested during a political rally on Monday that Iran could "take out" San Diego or Los Angeles. The president's remarks seemed to be an attempt to justify his ongoing war on Iran, which is deeply unpopular among American voters. Addressing a crowd of supporters in Nebraska, Trump claimed that the economic impacts of the war were worth it to prevent… |
(2026-10-06). Zohran Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" : A capitulation to Zionism and the capitalist oligarchy. wsws.org Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" embraces the narrative used to slander opponents of the Gaza genocide as antisemites.
(2026-10-06). How Palestinian reporters defied Israel's genocide to redefine journalism. aljazeera.com Western media under scrutiny for promoting Israeli narrative rather than standing up for vulnerable journalists in Gaza.
(2026-10-06). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-06). The Gaza genocide permanently diminished the power of pro-Israel propaganda. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7 and the Gaza genocide, U.S. opinions on Israel and Palestine have drastically shifted. The power of Zionist propaganda has been permanently weakened, and the U.S.-Israel relationship is in a more precarious position than ever before.
middleeastmonitor.com (2026-10-05). Netanyahu threatens more assassinations in Gaza as president warns of internal divisions in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday threatened further assassinations in the Gaza Strip, while President Isaac Herzog warned of deepening internal divisions ahead of the country's upcoming election, Anadolu reports.
middleeasteye.net (2026-10-05). How the Foreign Office veiled Israel's crimes in Gaza to keep British arms flowing
How is it that institutions, governments and ordinary people can know about atrocities, mass killing and human rights abuses, but simultaneously manage to put them out of their minds?
english.palinfo.com (2026-10-04). Renewed settler attacks reported in W. Bank and Jlem
Extremist Jewish settlers, backed by soldiers, launched a wave of attacks across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem on Sunday, targeting Palestinian residents, homes, cars, and farmland.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-03). Reality is shaped by Iran; Trump can win only in his imagination: Top security official
Iran's top security official says US President Donald Trump's claims of victory against Iran have moved beyond "fantasies," noting that the reality on the ground is being shaped by Iran's people, soldiers and missiles.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-10-03). 94 Raids in 24 Hours: Saudi Warplanes Pound Yemens Civilian Sites
Saudi warplanes launched 94 raids on Yemen in 24 hours, striking civilian sites across six governorates, military spokesperson Saree said.
(2026-10-06). Palestine solidarity protesters in NZ to kick off 'global action' day marking 1100 days of genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pro-Palestinian protesters in Aotearoa New Zealand will be the first to kick off a Global Day of Action next Saturday marking 1100 days of Israeli genocide with a rally and march in the heart of the country's largest city. Many other protests will be carried out across the country in a wave…
(2026-10-06). After three years of genocide, Gaza's olive harvest is going extinct. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has bulldozed over 1.6 million olive trees in Gaza since the beginning of the genocide in 2023, threatening the livelihood and heritage of olive farming communities, and the survival of a centuries-old Palestinian cultural tradition.
(2026-10-06). Is starvation Rubio's only strategy? The new attack on Cuba's private sector. mronline.org 
Secretary of State Rubio got the jump on 'Sanctions Thursday' unveiling his new sanctions and revisions to the OFAC Frequently Asked Question website on Tuesday, September 29.
(2026-10-06). Undermining Cuba for Trump Part of Five Eyes Game. orinocotribune.com Participation in the Five Eyes requires Canada to spy on Cuba for the US, according to John Bolton. With an annexationist Trump ratcheting up its bid to overthrow that country's government, it may be time to reevaluate involvement in a Washington-dominated intelligence-sharing alliance. In Saturday's Globe and Mail, John Bolton told Robert Fife he was …
(2026-10-06). Rescatan a 11 personas tras el desbordamiento del río Cayo Guan en Moa. cubadebate.cu Anoche, en Moa, el río Cayo Guan se desbordó con gran fuerza y atrapó a once personas, entre ellas dos menores de edad. La emergencia nos recordó lo frágiles que podemos ser. Pero la respuesta fue inmediata. Los Bomberos de Moa acudieron sin dudar y se entregaron por completo.
(2026-10-06). øQué cambia con las importaciones comerciales por vía no comercial en Cuba?: Aranceles y formas de pago. cubadebate.cu La autorización a las personas naturales para importar mercancías con carácter comercial por la vía no comercial tendrá un impacto directo en el abastecimiento de los comercios del país, afirmó hoy la viceministra de Comercio Interior, Inalvis Smith Luben, en la Mesa Redonda.
(2026-10-06). Cuba y EEUU mantienen "canales de comunicación" , pero no hay negociaciones. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Estados Unidos han mantenido "canales de comunicación", pero no hay una negociación formal, dijo a Reuters la máxima representante diplomática de La Habana en Washington, mientras el Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump prosigue con su campaña de presión contra la isla.
(2026-10-06). Barbados: Memoria que arde y resiste. cubadebate.cu Era 6 de octubre de 1976 y un avión de Cubana de Aviación despegó de Barbados para quedar, minutos después, partido en dos por la explosión de dos bombas C-4. No hubo sobrevivientes. Barbados es la cara más visible, la más evidente, de una política de terrorismo de Estado que ha probado casi todas sus armas contra Cuba, por el grave delito de no saber ser sumiso ante el Imperio: invasión, sabotaje, bandidismo, magnicidio, guerra sucia, terrorismo.
(2026-10-06). Descargue en PDF el libro: "La injusticia tiembla" cubadebate.cu La injusticia tiembla reúne el histórico discurso pronunciado por Fidel Castro Ruz el 15 de octubre de 1976 durante las honras fúnebres de las víctimas del atentado contra un avión de Cubana de Aviación frente a Barbados. En sus páginas, el líder cubano reconstruye los hechos del sabotaje, rinde homenaje a las 73 personas fallecidas y expone su interpretación política de los acontecimientos, denunciando el terrorismo contra Cuba.
(2026-10-06). Así funciona el ecosistema digital de Flavio Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu La primera vuelta electoral dejó a Flávio Bolsonaro delante por menos de dos puntos. Detrás del resultado aparece una estrategia que combina cercanía personal, ataque al adversario, redes de colaboración, antecedentes de operaciones inauténticas, conexiones internacionales y, el mismo día de la votación, una mentira amplificada de forma masiva.
(2026-10-06). Levantamiento de Pesas: Cuarto lugar y cupo a Lima 2027 para Oñate. cubadebate.cu Otto Félix Oñate consiguió este domingo un meritorio cuarto lugar en el Campeonato Panamericano de Mayores de Levantamiento de Pesas, clasificatorio a los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2027, que se disputa en la ciudad mexicana de Tepic. El guantanamero, ahora en la división de los 65 (Kg), levantó 118 kilos en arranque y 151 en envión para un biatlón de 269 (Kg).
(2026-10-06). 'Even Nazi Psychologists Acknowledged Jewish Intelligence': The Posts of the Academic Who Targeted Jason Arday. bylinetimes.com A Byline Times review of Dr Nathan Cofnas' social media output has found that he posted comments about "Jewish IQ", racial purity and miscegenation that appear to be racist and antisemitic, and shared an essay arguing that the "emptying" of Gaza should be seen as "a realistic option". | Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium, published a
(2026-10-06). Unlike Sheeran, Zach Bryan read the room and wore the right shirt. responsiblestatecraft.org Just three weeks after American hip-hop artist Macklemore was
(2026-10-06). Venezuela Joins US, Israel in Durban Commemoration Boycott. orinocotribune.com Caracas, October 1, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) — Venezuela joined the United States, Israel, and allies in shunning a high-level UN meeting commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration. The event took place on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York to celebrate the landmark anti-colonial and anti-racist declaration and programme of action adopted at …
(2026-10-06). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Popular Consultations Will Be Used to Impose Mayors' or Governors' Projects Upon Citizens. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference, highlighted the progress made with the communal councils in the country. Cabello reaffirmed that the Popular Consultations do not aim to impose projects of mayors and governorships upon citizens. "When the first communal councils …
(2026-10-06). Venezuela's National Assembly Launches Special Commission to Partially Reform Law Against Hate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, from the Hall of Shields of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), the Special Commission for the partial reform of the Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence, and for Tolerance was inaugurated. It is chaired by the National Assembly's vice president, Deputy Pedro Infante. In remarks broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión, the United …
(2026-10-06). Araghchi's chilling message: Mojtaba ready for something far worse? Iran FM just dropped a dark hint. hindustantimes.com Iran and the United States remain locked in a tense diplomatic standoff after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Washington's account that Iranian diplomats were expelled following the UN General Assembly. Araghchi said the delegation left according to its previously announced schedule, while the United States has presented a different account involving two Iranian delegation members. Tehran has also warned that any renewed military confrontation would trigger a stronger response, while insisting that diplomacy remains possible. The dispute comes amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, w…
(2026-10-06). Attacks on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Escalate. news.antiwar.com While oil exports from the Middle East have reportedly exceeded pre-war levels, attacks on tankers in or near the Strait of Hormuz have also risen over the past week, with at least 11 coming under attack since last Monday, according to a count from The New York Times. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, …
(2026-10-06). Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable? aljazeera.com Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.
(2026-10-06). Foreign banks doing business with Iran face US sanctions without warning. geo.tv A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, the Iranian flag and the word "Sanctions" in this illustration, created on April 17, 2025.— Reuters Treasury warns of action against banks aiding Iran's financial access.Banks could face restrictions…
(2026-10-06). Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation. commondreams.org More than 200 conservation organizations sent a
(2026-10-06). Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola case. aljazeera.com The first imported case of Ebola has been recorded in Kenya.
(2026-10-06). UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match. aljazeera.com An Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams returned to their dressing rooms at half-time.
(2026-10-06). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-06). Chicago Mayor Johnson's campaign against corporate crooks should be copied nationwide. peoplesworld.org 
Now here's an idea that should really get the attention of the nation's cavalcade of corporate crooks: If your company breaks federal, state, or local wage and hour laws—or anti-discrimination laws—or finances the politicians who wink-wink-nod-nod at repression of citizens and workers by an overbearing government, then you should hit 'em in the wallet, hard. …
(2026-10-06). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-06). Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here's what they mean for affordable housing. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Two Delaware bills signed into law this summer will play a critical role in future development throughout the state, to the dismay of some local leaders. | House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 are meant to address the state's infrastructure gaps and affordable housing shortage from rapid growth, mainly through having local governments change their zoning code. | John Kane, director of policy and federal affairs for the governor's office, said at a joint workshop between Sussex…
(2026-10-06). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-06). A Cup of Coffee Brews a Story of BRICS Cooperation>. infobrics.org This year, coffee has emerged as a new channel for cooperation at the fair, a sign of deepening BRICS ties…
(2026-10-06). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-06). Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on 'ghost particles'. aljazeera.com Belgian physicist worked to build Antarctic observatory that tracks neutrinos from deep space.
(2026-10-06). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-06). Will Congress Finally Rein in Trump's Mideast Wars after Midterms? juancole.com
(2026-10-06). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-06). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-06). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(2026-10-06). SEP (Australia) holds eighth national Congress. wsws.org The congress adopted five resolutions that outline a socialist and internationalist perspective on the key issues facing the working class.
(2026-10-06). French students speak out against war, repression of high school protests. wsws.org A growing radicalization is developing among young people, disillusioned with the bureaucracies and organizations that have long channeled social struggles, and who are increasingly seeking a revolutionary path.
(2026-10-06). Dr. Barbara Smith: "The Truth That Never Hurts: Writings on Race, Gender and Freedom" wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-06). Is a war between Europe and Russia possible? unitedworldint.com UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was a live guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal to discuss the rising tensions between Europe and Russia and the reasons behind them. We are sharing the program with our readers. — "Russian threat" as a disguise for aggression "Russian threat" is increasingly becoming a subject …
(2026-10-06). Did Russia make Europe panic without firing a missile? EU terrified after Siberian plague incident. hindustantimes.com The European Union says it is closely monitoring reports of a laboratory worker's death at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, after Russian authorities quarantined a hospital and placed contacts under medical observation. While unconfirmed reports raised fears of pneumonic plague, Russia says testing found no link to the pathogens handled at the facility, with the EU assessing the infection risk to Europe as very low.
(2026-10-06). VW management, IG Metall union and works council escalate attacks on auto workers. wsws.org The VW management board has terminated 10 of 13 collective agreements at VW. The company's current all-out assault will go even further than the 2024 contract unless workforces take on the IG Metall and works council apparatus.
(2026-10-06). Heartland Institute Experts Comment on Big Climate Case at Supreme Court Today. wattsupwiththat.com From The Heartland Institute The Supreme Court should take its constitutional responsibility seriously by banning Boulder's climate lawsuit in a way that applies to other cities' lawsuits" SCHAUMBURG, IL (October…
(2026-10-06). Police Violence Causes Serious Injuries as French High School Students Protest. truthout.org Nearly 2,000 French high schools are blockaded or closed today amid massive student-led protests over school funding and inequality. The demonstrations began in September at a single school in the economically deprived suburbs of Paris, where students protested teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and dilapidated school buildings beset by rats, falling debris and more. But the scope of the… |
(2026-10-06). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-06). India opposition leaders briefly detained in election protest. geo.tv Indian National Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi takes part in a protest march by the opposition alliance India bloc in New Delhi on October 6, 2026. — AFPOther lawmakers also detained but were released soon.BJP says opposition deliberately attacking democracy. Opposition demands…
(2026-10-06). Saturday 10/3: Panel Beifang, Chinese Imperialism, Labor & Nambia: An International Panel. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83005215942?pwd=Enka79……
(2026-10-06). Democracy fails when corruption becomes a system. independentaustralia.net 
Political corruption thrives not simply through individual wrongdoing, but through systems that reward secrecy, influence and unequal access to power.
(2026-10-06). IIT Bombay postpones Sept 26, 27 exams. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has postponed Mid-Semester Examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2026.
(2026-10-06). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-06). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-06). India's 'million mutinies' are puncturing Modi's aura of invincibility. aljazeera.com Across the country, Indians are turning disparate grievances into a broader reckoning with unaccountable power.
(2026-10-06). Twelve years since disappearance of Ayotzinapa students: the cover-up continues. wsws.org A "new report" presented by the Sheinbaum administration on September 28 does little to advance the prosecution of those responsible and continues the cover-up of the military's role.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/22: Webinar: A Conversation with Omar Barghouti. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZN2……
(2026-10-06). Domestic and International Dimensions of the Sudanese War. wibailoutpeople.org An intra-military conflagration has its origins in the colonial occupation of North Africa and the inevitable neo-colonial legacy of continuing imperialist domination of the world system By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireMonday October 5, 2026Geostrategic Review Sudan prior to 2011 was the largest geographic nation-state on the African continent. Since its partitioning, which was supposed …
(2026-10-06). A country with almost no army just declared it will strike deep into Russia? What could go wrong. hindustantimes.com Estonia is reorganising its forces, increasing defence spending and expanding long-range strike capabilities, including U.S. HIMARS and South Korean Chunmoo systems. Tallinn says the changes are aimed at strengthening deterrence, while Estonian officials do not expect a full-scale war with Russia in the immediate future.
(2026-10-06). Acer unpacks industry's first convertible Googlebook. ummid.com Tech giant Acer has introduced Googlebook 14 – the computer industry's first convertible Googlebook.
(2026-10-06). "They just throw us away" : Tyson workers speak out after Joslin, Illinois plant closure. wsws.org The plant was abruptly shut in August, leaving families who spent decades working at the slaughterhouse seeking food and clothing assistance.
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/8: Operation Northstar at Naval Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate | Corner of Sloat and 9th Avenue Monterey…
(2026-10-06). Student Protests Erupt at Cornell Over Mishandling of Gang-Rape Allegations. portside.org Student Protests Erupt at Cornell Over Mishandling of Gang-Rape Allegations |
(2026-10-06). Saturday 10/10: Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival. indybay.org Newark Library, Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560…
(2026-10-06). Row after report claims decisions taken without Poll Panel's knowledge. ummid.com A huge row has erupted after The Indian Express in its report claimed that a number of decisions in the last ten months were taken without the knowledge of the Election Commission, sometimes unconstitutionally.
(2026-10-06). Democracy Now! 2026-10-06 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, October 6, 2026…
(2026-10-06). Despite war US military is leaving a stronger Iraq behind. responsiblestatecraft.org On September 30, the U.S. completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq. Heralding this event, Iraq declared "Sovereignty Day," celebrating the end of U.S. occupation and return of full sovereignty to the people of Iraq. In practice, this withdrawal was little more than the departure of a few hundred soldiers that had
(2026-10-06). Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases. aljazeera.com Minister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.
(2026-10-06). Tuesday 10/27: One City One Book: Cities as Ancestors. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-06). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-06). UP NEET UG Round 2 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' today i.e. Friday September 25, 2026 Second Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Round 2 Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-06). Assata Shakur Documentary. wibailoutpeople.org 
Assata: Exile since 1979 On May 2 1973, Black Panther activist Assata Olugbala Shakur (fsn) Joanne Deborah Chesimard, was pulled over by the New Jersey State Police, shot twice and then charged with murder of a police officer. Assata spent six and a half years in prison under brutal circumstances before escaping out of the …
(2026-10-06). Protesters Demand Justice for Jane Doe at Cornell. wibailoutpeople.org 
| Cornell University Protests October 2026.
(2026-10-06). Confronting climate failure in a summer of steaming oceans and devastated villages. mronline.org 
Humanity is faced with the greatest failure in its long existence. What can we do about it?
(2026-10-06). On The Criteria For Falsifying A Scientific Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com If the ACE data reflected in this chart are the criteria on which the "more and more severe storms" theory can be falsified, then I can't see how that hypothesis survives.
(2026-10-06). Millennia-old Taihang Pass. ecns.cn The Taihang Pass is one of the Eight Passes of the Taihang Mountains. It reached north to the heartland of Zezhou and south to the Central Plains, serving as a vital strategic thoroughfare for the ancient Central Plains dynasties entering and exiting the Taihang region.
(2026-10-06). Friday 10/9: San Francisco Book Launch. indybay.org Adobe Books (3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA)…
(2026-10-06). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-06). Houthis' scariest message: Is Saudi airspace about to become the new graveyard for commercial jets. hindustantimes.com The Houthis have warned airlines flying through Saudi Arabia's airspace, with a Houthi-affiliated maritime body declaring the airspace unsafe amid escalating tensions with Riyadh. The warning, linked by the Iran-backed group to alleged Saudi "aggression," comes as Saudi-backed forces launch a major offensive, raising fresh fears that the Houthi-Saudi confrontation could expand into the skies.
(2026-10-06). Two Obama-Era Democrats Say There's No Going Back. levernews.com Josh Shapiro and Michael Bennet both rose to prominence during the Obama era and have long been considered part of the Democratic Party's moderate wing. So what does it say that neither thinks Democrats can simply return to the pre-Trump status quo?In this premium bonus episode of
(2026-10-06). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-06). Madison, October 11, 2026: Wil Mar Center Unlearning Session. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-06). Pro-Palestine Greens challenge Labour's grip on Starmer's former seat. aljazeera.com Green Party leader Zack Polanski hopes to shake Labour, which has held Holborn since the seat was created in 1983.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury. aljazeera.com Jannik Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning at Wimbledon in July and will continue his recovery.
(2026-10-06). 'Free Palestine' Makes History: Zach Bryan Breaks Gillette Attendance Record. wibailoutpeople.org 
Country singer Zach Bryan broke Ed Sheeran's three-year Gillette Stadium attendance record while wearing a 'Free Palestine' shirt. (Design: PC)…
(2026-10-06). Who is responsible for the rise of Flávio Bolsonaro and the far right in Brazil? wsws.org Flávio Bolsonaro's first-place finish against Lula is a devastating verdict on the Workers Party and the pseudo-left, whose "Broad Front" with the bankers and the right has strengthened the fascist forces it claimed to fight.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). New Report Reveals Walmart's Patents for Price-Gouging Tech. truthout.org As Walmart attempted to debunk research into its pricing practices by watchdog group Groundwork Collaborative on Monday, the organization released a new report detailing more than a dozen patents the $833 billion corporation holds or has applied for — all aimed at monitoring customers' behavior to determine what products to market to them, deceiving them about an item's price, and upcharging them. |
(2026-10-06). 6 Burning Questions We Have About the Phillies. whyy.org John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss what the Phils need to do this off-season.
(2026-10-06). Ethiopia, Russia Put AI, Technology Cooperation on Track with BRICS Shared Dev't Agenda. infobrics.org Ethiopia and Russia are working to further strengthen their cooperation in technology, with research and development, human capital development and technology transfer among the areas receiving emphasis…
(2026-10-06). Watch: Nth Time Netanyahu Speaks to Empty Benches at UNGA. ummid.com In an embarrassment occurring nth time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ICC arrest warrant for war crimes, addressed to empty benches at the UN General Assembly Thursday September 24, 2026.
(2026-10-06). Jamia Millia alumnus Osama Noor wins Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com Osama Noor, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of Law (Batch of 2023), has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government.
(2026-10-06). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-06). Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border. aljazeera.com Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.
(2026-10-06). Namibia,Beifang, Chinese Imperialism:After 6 Years Rossing Fired MUN Miners Still Fighting. indybay.org Nine fired Namibian Rossing uranium miner union leaders are still fighting to get their jobs back. The Chinese company China National Uranium Corporation (CNUC) illegally fired them and has been stalling them in for years. They now have an arbitration hearing on October 6 & 7th. The company following their firing subcontracted out most of the mining jobs to Chinese owned subcontracting company Beifang with now operates the mine paying lower wages, healthcare benefits and with more dangerous health and safety conditions.
(2006-10-26). UN chief arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit. tribune.com.pk 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit to Pakistan, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to…
(2026-10-06). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-06). Sánchez calls snap elections to derail mass opposition as Spanish far right threatens power. wsws.org Yesterday, faced with mass protests nationwide to demand the right to housing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and general elections for November 29.
(2026-10-06). Statement Of The Unlawfully Dismissed Namibian MUN Union Leaders Of Rossing Uranium Mine. indybay.org Nine fired Namibian Rossing uranium miners will be having a court hearing more than 6 years after they were illegally fired by the Chinese owned mine. They are demanding justice and support for their campaign to get their jobs back and their fight for justice for all Namibian workers.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/8: Petaluma: Stop Sexual Violence Protest March to Demand Justice. indybay.org Walnut Park | 201 Fourth Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952…
(2026-10-06). Ineos mothballs Hull chemical plants threatening thousands of jobs across UK's Humber region. wsws.org Hull workers must take the defence of their jobs out of the hands of the GMB and local politicians and establish an independent rank-and-file committee to organise a fight for the reopening of the plants.
(2026-10-06). An ambitious financial experiment tried to support struggling rural hospitals in Pa. for years. Did it work? whyy.org 
This story is from Find our full episode on rural hospitals
| Prep cooks, waitresses and managers were busy on an early morning i…
(2026-10-06). Far Right Gleeful Over Firing Squad Death Sentence for Muslim Fort Hood Shooter. truthout.org Conservative figures have reacted with glee to the Trump administration's approval of a firing squad death sentence for Muslim Army member Nidal Malik Hasan, in what would be the first execution carried out by the U.S. military in over six decades. Hasan was convicted of committing a mass shooting at Texas's Fort Hood in 2009, killing 13 people, with jurors recommending a maximum sentence of… |
(2026-10-06). Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A cluster of enthusiasts squeezed onto a patch of grass sandwiched between a parking lot and the shore of Or at least tried. | The light from Earth's only natural satellite cut through the scattered clouds with relative ease. But instead of shimmering on the backdrop of an ink-black…
(2026-10-06). CFACT joins allies in urging Supreme Court to hear challenge to EPA's fine particle rule. wattsupwiththat.com The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) has joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the Energy & Environment Legal Institute, the Heartland Institute, and Heartland Impact in an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review EPA's 2024 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standard.
(2026-10-06). Veteran Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage's Children of the Sun and Flowers of the Sky now screening on Australian television. wsws.org Vithanage's films are distinguished by their sensitivity to the social and class relations in Sri Lanka, past and present.
(2026-10-06). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-06). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-06). Insurgent candidate for UAW president holds campaign meeting on eve of vote count. wsws.org With ballots about to be counted, Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president, outlined his program to mobilize autoworkers against job cuts, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-06). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-06). Cracks in the Old Order: The World Is Searching for a New Balance. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Changes in international politics do not always begin with major agreements or historic declarations by world leaders. Sometimes a single statement is enough to challenge the assumptions behind a policy that had previously seemed unquestionable. Recent statements from Lithuania and Kazakhstan, in my view, are signs of such a period. …
(2026-10-06). Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd. aljazeera.com Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin ‚Å Salman says capacity restored after major attack last month.
(2026-10-06). Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cars pass through a darkened street during a nighttime power outage in Ariana, Tunisia, July 14, 2026. | © 2026 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (Beirut) — Tunisian authorities failed to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and water during two months of extreme summer heat, undermining the right to health and endangering lives, Human Rights Watch said today. President Kais Saied blamed the shortages on sabotage, yet authorities failed to provide transparent information and instead cracked down on protesters. Rolling power outages left hospitals and water pumpin…
(2026-10-06). Saturday 10/10: No More Techno Fascists Buying Elections in San Francisco Speak-out. indybay.org 2026 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-06). Saturday 10/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "48 | Resisting the Big Settlement" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgbQ……
(2026-10-06). War on Yemen exposes deepening Saudi-Israeli military coordination. mronline.org 
A ScheerPost analysis argues that Saudi Arabia and "Israel" are deepening covert military cooperation against the Yemeni Armed Forces through intelligence sharing, private contacts, and sectarian messaging.
(2026-10-06). The Key Witness Against Richard Glossip Just Returned to Court. It Didn't Go Well. theintercept.com 
When the elevator doors opened, the reporters waiting in the hallway immediately crowded around the gaunt, orange-clad man who emerged, escorted by his public defender and a sheriff's deputy. The three men made their way toward the seventh-floor courtroom of Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie Mai, as reporters shouted questions. | "Why did you kill Barry Van Treese?" one asked. | Justin Sneed, 49, didn't answer, his handcuffs and waist chain clanging as he walked. With a short, graying goatee and long brown hair pulled back into a ponytail, Sneed maintained a hollow stare. Inside the courtroom, his l…
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! UC Davis Rally to Demand Justice. indybay.org UC Davis – Memorial Union Quad | Centennial Walk | Davis, CA, 95616…
(2026-10-06). UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incident. aljazeera.com 22-year old British national arrested on suspicion of a terror offence after other suspects released on bail.
(2026-10-06). Christa Pike remains intubated and unconscious as Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution. wsws.org Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital five days after the state of Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection on September 30. She remains hospitalized under guard as doctors try to clear the massive dose of pentobarbital from her system.
(2026-10-06). Resign and Become Approver: Rahul Gandhi Advises CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing a Press Conference Thursday September 24, 2026 advised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign and become an approver.
(2026-10-06). BRICS 2026: The Global South and New Forms of Multilateralism. infobrics.org BRICS members sent a strong signal to the international community, particularly the United States, whose post-WWII policies, strategic objectives, and economic decisions have contributed significantly to shaping the existing global order, especially during…
(2026-10-06). 'Cockroach stir stripped Modi's carefully confected image': Arundhati Roy. aljazeera.com Acclaimed Indian author talks to Al Jazeera on the Gen Z-led protests and allegations of vote theft by Modi government.
(2026-10-06). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-06). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-06). Amazon is deploying AI to spy on its workers and bust unions before they form. mronline.org 
Internal company documents obtained by a Canadian labor board show how Amazon is tracking workers' every move.
(2026-10-06). The Taliban Wants US Recognition. What Do Afghans Want? juancole.com By Saeedullah Safi | — | Republished from Five years after the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban returned to power, the group is now asking for something that once seemed almost unthinkable: the diplomatic and economic return of the United States. | In August, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
(2026-10-06). WHYY Names Fred Vigeant General Manager of WPSU. whyy.org Public media veteran will lead an experienced local team as WPSU begins its next chapter under WHYY's stewardship.
(2026-10-06). India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief. aljazeera.com Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/29: Public Film Screening: "When ICE Melts" indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-10-06). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-06). Is Russia quietly preparing for the moment NATO crosses the line in Afghanistan? Lavrov says… hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan or neighbouring states would be "categorically unacceptable," arguing that a renewed Western military presence could fuel instability and conflict. Speaking at the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, Lavrov also praised the Taliban's control of the country and criticised the legacy of the U.S.-led NATO intervention.
(2026-10-06). Canadian pilot speaks out on deregulation and speed-up following the death of Montreal airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "Rank-and-file committees are probably the best way to outflank the unions, to be completely independent of all the vested interests," John said. "The fight against the current—we're not going to speed up, that's it. It's bad enough as it is. Pushing back—the shop floor is the place to do it."
(2026-10-06). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The number of "CIA Democrat" candidates for seats in the House of Representatives has doubled this year, compared to the past four elections.
(2026-10-06). Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know. aljazeera.com The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.
(2026-10-06). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-06). Weaponised domestic violence orders – state sanctioned parental alienation. onlineopinion.com.au A civil penalty can morph into a crime at the same time denying a parent access to their children on the basis of no evidence.
(2026-10-06). The US Reassess Its Approach to Thailand. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The United States has traditionally approached its relationships with Thailand from a position of democracy and human rights obligations. Having Thailand as the oldest US ally in Asia for decades, the US has considered Thailand strategically valuable. However, geopolitics changes rapidly today, and the way the US approaches Thailand needs reconsideration. …
(2026-10-06). France's student protests grow as hundreds of schools close. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.
(2026-10-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Employees of Argentina's university system are calling for a 33.4 percent wage increase while lab technicians at blood testing company Dynacare are the latest target of anti-strike legislation by Canada's ruling class.
(2026-10-06). Tuesday 10/6: Care Vs. Criminalization- Rethinking Street Response to Homelessness. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares – 3036 24th Street…
(2026-10-06). No, Mr. Trump, Iran can't "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2026-10-06). Vasily Grossman's reporting on the Nazi-Soviet war. wsws.org Although best-known for his major novels, Vasily Grossman's powerful social realism was rooted in his active involvement in the Red Army's struggle against Nazism. His war-time writings are now presented in the most complete English edition to date.
(2026-10-06). Divided Loyalties: The Western "Counter-Jihad" Agendas of the First World War. muslimskeptic.com Many of us have heard of the infamous "Arab Revolt": an event in which a number of tribes in the Arabian peninsula sided with the British against the late Ottoman Empire. This incident, inflicting a crippling blow on the Ottoman war effort, would contribute to the complete colonization of the Middle East over the following …
(2026-10-06). Trump's 32% approval rating stays at record low as Democrats lead ahead of midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File
(2026-10-06). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-06). Saturday 10/17: No Kings Vote Early March. indybay.org 18th and Dolores Streets…
(2026-10-06). U.S. liberal media literacy guide: "This isn't who we are" mronline.org The liberal news media treat U.S. violence and oppression as aberrations from the country's founding ideals rather than expressions of its fundamental character as a settler colony, empire, plantation, and concentration camp.
(2026-10-06). Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer. indybay.org PHOENIX, September 29, 2026 — A federal appeals court today denied a petition from conservation groups and Tribal advocates seeking reconsideration of a March decision that cleared the way for the transfer of Arizona's Oak Flat to the Resolution Copper mining company.
(2026-10-06). Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over a Decade. truthout.org Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food & Water Watch outlined in a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday. The average community water system increased household drinking water prices by 62 percent between 2015 and 2025 — with costs in Louisiana, Maryland and New Hampshire having particularly steep rises… |
(2026-10-06). Sunday 10/4: Campaign Kickoff & Rally Yes on 4, California Fair Elections Act. indybay.org San Francisco Campaign Kickoff & Rally for Prop 4 | Harvey Milk Center for the Arts | 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117…
(2026-10-06). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-06). Striking Bradford White workers seek to break the isolation imposed by the UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org The 1,200 workers continue to resist company demands for concessions while pressing for substantial improvements.
(2026-10-06). Flock surveillance camera use explodes across the United States. wsws.org Flock reports more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states, recording approximately 20 billion license plate scans per month. That amounts to an average of roughly 667 million scans per day, or 7,700 per second, feeding a vast searchable database of vehicle movements to police and federal agents.
(2026-10-06). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). EU attempted coup in Georgia in 2025. infobrics.org The European objective is to destabilize the South Caucasus and open a new front against Moscow.
(2026-10-06). Thousands Sign Petition in Solidarity with Flamingo Revolution. worldbeyondwar.org 
By RootsAction Education Fund and World BEYOND War, October 6, 2026 | Over 4,000 people have signed the following statement created by U.S. group RootsAction Education Fund and global organization World BEYOND War. | To The People of Albania | Your government, like most of our governments, is corrupt and secretive. Your government, like most of our governments, is giving away public land, spaces, and resources to the already overly wealthy — including the shameless daughter and son-in-law of U.S. President…
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/22: Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-06). Five miners killed in Soma, site of Türkiye's 2014 mining disaster. wsws.org Five miners were killed and two others were rescued injured on 1 October when a roof collapsed in an underground coal mine in Soma, western Türkiye.
(2026-10-06). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-06). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-06). 'Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future' (trade group under fire). wattsupwiththat.com Bill McKibben is desperate. Instead of accepting reality, he continues his magical thinking of wind and solar dominance. But as James Hansen, the father of the alarm, stated:…
(2026-10-06). France protests: What we know as schools brace for nationwide action. aljazeera.com Now in their third week, the protests have grown.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2006-10-26). Bangladesh beat Pakistan in U19 Women's T20 tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh U19 Women beat Pakistan U19 Women by 13 runs in the fourth match of the Rivaj Presents the University of Lahore U19 Women's T20 Tri-nation series at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Tuesday. | This was Pakistan's second defeat in the tournament. | Batting first, Bangladesh U19 Women scored 139 for five in their allotted 20 overs before restricting Pakistan U19 Women to 126 for seven. | Bangladesh were reduced to four for two in the second over before Ochena Jannat Emanta and Nishita Akter Nishi helped steady the innings. Nishita scored 20 off 19 balls, hitting three fours, while Emanta contributed…
(2026-10-06). Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mount. aljazeera.com School blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration rises over government education policy.
(2026-10-06). Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans. bylinetimes.com 
Andy Burnham should use his National Commission on Electoral Reform to launch a conversation on making voting compulsory, experts have suggested. | The Prime Minister announced the plans — which are set to endorse a new voting system for Westminster elections — in his Labour conference speech in Liverpool last week. | Now backers of compulsory voting say it is an opportunity to end low turnout in Britain. In doing so, they say he could drastically close the gap between the power of the high-turnout wealthiest voters, and the poorest who stay at home in disproportionate numbers. | It would also, a n…
(2026-10-06). Hong Kong deepens Middle East ties amid global realignment: HKSAR financial chief. ecns.cn Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong's cooperation with the Middle East and the Global South deepens and makes substantive progress, with such collaboration evolving from two-way capital and personnel flows toward broader cooperation on innovation, technology and industrial projects, as well as deeper exchanges of experience in institutional development.
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro Head to Runoff in Brazil. orinocotribune.com 
On October 25, Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro will face each other again in the second round of Brazil's elections, according to results published by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE). By Sunday night, with 99.99% of the vote counted, Bolsonaro (far-right Liberal Party) held 47.03% of the votes (56,104,049), …
(2026-10-06). India Rejects UN Climate Politics in Favor of Industrialization. wattsupwiththat.com By Vijay Jayaraj India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, used the U.N. General Assembly gathering to say something that climate scaremongers like Al Gore and John Kerry have spent…
(2026-10-06). Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means. aljazeera.com Islamabad says its role is defensive, but Riyadh's offensive in Yemen tests how long it can stay out of the fight.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! Nationwide Protest Day – Demand Justice for Jane Doe & All Survivors. indybay.org Join an action near you: action.womensmarch.com/local…
(2026-10-06). Montgomery County launches voter services chatbot 'Mo'. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Have a Montgomery County election question? You can ask That's right, Mo. The black-and-white, clickable, robotic dog seated on the bottom-right corner of the Montgomery County voter services website. | Mo is an AI chatbot created to answer basic Just don't ask Mo w…
(2026-10-06). Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage. aljazeera.com August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.
(2026-10-06). Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says. aljazeera.com South Africa, Türkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are on the list of countries revealed by the IOC.
(2026-10-06). Spanish snap elections pose threat of far-right dictatorship. wsws.org Yesterday, faced with mass protests nationwide to demand the right to housing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and general elections for November 29.
(2026-10-06). California gubernatorial debate exposes 2 factions of the same ruling class. wsws.org Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton offer competing strategies for imposing the costs of California's social crisis on the working class.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-06). Brazil and the acceleration of redeployment. unitedworldint.com By Fernando Esteche* I Flávio Bolsonaro finished first. With all precincts tallied, he garnered 56.1 million votes, 47.03 percent of the valid ballots, while Lula da Silva received 53.9 million, or 45.16 percent. This represents a difference of 2.2 million votes in a country of 158 million registered voters. Polls, as in previous elections, had …
(2026-10-06). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-06). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-06). Two-Thirds of Americans See Social Media as Harmful to Democracy. truthout.org New polling indicates that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe social media has had a negative effect on democracy. In an international poll published by Pew Research last week, only 34 percent of Americans said they believe social media has had a positive impact on democracy, while 64 percent said the advent of social media has been a bad thing for democracy. Sixty-eight percent of… |
(2026-10-06). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-06). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). The youth crime panic: Real fear, wrong fix. independentaustralia.net 
While serious youth crime fuels genuine fear, evidence suggests harsher punishment is failing to address the small group of repeat offenders driving much of the harm.
(2026-10-06). UW Milwaukee, October 7, 2026: A Day of Rememberance! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
A Day of Remembrance October 7th. | Join us as we come together in remembrance of the lives lost and stand together as a community. Library, UW Milwaukee 12: 00 PM | Show up. Stand together. Wear your keffiyeh. | Come wearing your keffiyeh as a symbol of Palestinian heritage, identity, and solidarity.
(2026-10-06). French Students Continue Walkout after Impasse. indybay.org French high school and university students continued their walkout from classes again today after an impasse to their grievances was left unresolved on Friday prompting a national day of solidarity strike to take place Tuesday October 6…
(2026-10-06). Manchester City financial scandal rocks Burnham government. wsws.org The scandal has laid bare the reality of the "Manchesterism", as Burnham's ethos is revealed as nothing more than slavish fawning after big business.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). Wednesday 10/21: Their Elections: What to Expect and How to Respond. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2026-10-06). Baltic states weigh nuclear options as Moscow strengthens Kaliningrad's security. infobrics.org Kaliningrad has become one of Europe's most sensitive points.
(2026-10-06). Trump's nightmare begins: Rubio warns Russian lab plague 'could quickly spread', what went wrong. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is closely monitoring the death of a laboratory worker at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia. The 28-year-old worker reportedly died of pneumonia, while quarantine measures were imposed amid concerns over a possible infection inside the plague research facility, raising questions about what happened at the high-security institute.
(2026-10-06). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-06). Perilous surrender: the Pentagon falls for artificial intelligence. onlineopinion.com.au Anthropic has been banned from supplying AI to the US government because of its guardrails. Should that make us comfortable?
(2026-10-06). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman on why no one takes Putin's nuclear threats seriously any more. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-06). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site. whyy.org
(2026-10-06). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Xi and other Party and state leaders attend ceremony to present flower baskets to national heroes on Martyrs' Day in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership. whyy.org
(2026-10-06). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Trump approves firing squad for convicted US military base shooter. geo.tv
(2026-10-06). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-06). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Explainer: How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided. geo.tv
(2026-10-06). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-06). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-06). French Communists unveil youth plan as student revolt rocks schools. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—With millions of students in the streets demanding a future for working-class youth, Fabien Roussel is proposing a pact to change the direction of French education. The national secretary of the Communist Party (PCF), whom party members have chosen as their candidate in next spring's presidential election, presented his plan for young people on Tuesday, …
(2026-10-06). This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake. aclu.org The ACLU could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools.
(2026-10-06). Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A United Nations team visits with officials of Yemen's Supervisory Committee in Al Hudaydah province, Yemen, May 17, 2023. | © 2023 Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen have sent at least eight people involved in human rights and humanitarian work for criminal prosecution, on espionage-related charges punishable by death, since August 18, 2026, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. They include two United Nations employees, a UN consultant, and five people who worked with international and local civil society or…
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…
(2026-10-06). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.
(2026-10-06). Thursday 10/8: San Carlos: Stop Sexual Violence – I Stand with Her Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino & San Carlos Avenue | San Carlos, CA, 94070…
(2026-10-05). Jale Moala: Words matter in politics, especially at a time like this in Fiji. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Jale Moala Words matter in politics. They matter even more when a country is debating the document that will determine how it is governed. That is why remarks by Justice Minister and Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga about Fiji's constitutional review deserve some thought. Speaking about the journey that has brought the government to…