(2026-10-23). The U.S. 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). European, Mideast foreign ministers hold talks in Istanbul. al-monitor.com Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format for talks on the Strait of Hormuz and crises across the Middle East. | Ministers from Britain, France and Germany ⚪ the so-called E3 ⚪ as well as Italy met counterparts from the newly created R4 group comprising Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss the Palestinians, developments in Yemen and Hormuz, and ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.
(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). How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices? al-monitor.com Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches. | However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US—Iran war. | – Which Russian sites have been targeted? -:…
(2026-10-23). PSX slides more than 1,330 points amid Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure through the first half of Friday's session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index sliding 1,335.01 points, or 0.81%, to 162,589.30 by the Friday prayers break, according to PSX data. | The index had opened near 163,869 and briefly touched an intraday high of 163,966.86 before sellers gained control, pushing it to a low of 162,407.61. It closed the previous session at 163,924.31. | Selling was visible across major sectors, including commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil companies, power generation, cement, automobile assemblers an…
(2026-10-23). FM Dar arrives to attend first R4+E3 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Friday, followed by the first meeting of the seven countries in the expanded R4+E3 format, the Foreign Office (FO) said, against the backdrop of growing tensions involving Iran, Yemen, the Gulf and the wider Middle East. | According to a FO statement, "He was received by Ambassador Cihad Erginay, Director General at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs," the Foreign Office said in a statement. | Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires Shaiq Ahme…
(2026-10-23). Exclusive-Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says. al-monitor.com By Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia appears to be expanding its ballistic missile factory to build larger solid-fuel missiles that could fly farther or carry heavier payloads, according to two US researchers who analyzed more than a year of commercial satellite images.More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and make its military more self-reliant, while possibly strengthening itsposition in a deadly conflict with Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi fighters.
(2026-10-23). Egypt calls for Yemen talks as parliament weighs military support to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, its foreign minister said, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against the Iran-aligned Houthis.Any direct involvement of the Egyptian military, one of the region's largest, would raise the stakes in the conflict between the kingdom and the Houthis, an increasingly destabilising front in the spreading US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-10-23). 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). From mountain fighters to the rise of Houthis. al-monitor.com The Houthis emerged from obscurity in Yemen's hardscrabble north to control swathes of the country and pose a perennial threat to neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter. | From their origins in the 1990s, the Iran-backed former mountain fighters now command the status of regional players capable of inflicting pain on global shipping and oil prices.
(2026-10-23). FM Dar departs to attend first R4+E3 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departs Islamabad for Istanbul to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Friday, followed by the first meeting of the seven countries in the expanded R4+E3 format, the Foreign Office (FO) said, against the backdrop of growing tensions involving Iran, Yemen, the Gulf and the wider Middle East. | According to a FO statement, FM Dar was attending the meetings at the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The R4 meeting will bring together Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, while the…
(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). The Trumpanyahu Administration Is Preparing Another Iran Attack, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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). 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). Venezuela's PSUV Rejects US Warrant for Raúl Castro's Arrest, Reaffirms Solidarity With Cuba. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) rejected the US arrest warrant issued for Cuban revolutionary leader Raúl Castro, describing the warrant as an imperialist act of intimidation and reaffirming the party's solidarity with the Cuban people and government. In a statement published Wednesday, October 21, the PSUV said the warrant against the …
(2026-10-23). Cuba condecora a palestino-jordano Jabra Khoury por su solidaridad. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Siria y concurrente ante el Reino Hachemita de Jordania, Luis Mariano Rodríguez, entregó este jueves a Jabra Khoury la Medalla y Placa de la Solidaridad, en reconocimiento a su prolongada trayectoria de amistad y apoyo a la nación caribeña. | Durante la ceremonia, celebrada en Amán, el diplomático destacó los vínculos de trabajo mantenidos durante años con la misión cubana, basados en el respeto, el afecto y la coincidencia de valores, principios y convicciones. | Rodríguez calificó la distinción como un merecido reconocimiento a Khoury, de origen palestino-jordano, quien desde joven manif…
(2026-10-23). En Cuba reabren centro de rehabilitación para personas ciegas. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este jueves a la reapertura del Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión, fundado por el líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), hace 36 años. | La ceremonia tuvo lugar en el municipio de Bejucal, provincia de Mayabeque, coincidiendo con el aniversario de la inauguración de la entidad, ocurrida el 22 de octubre de 1990. | En el libro de visitas del centro, Díaz-Canel destacó que la institución nació de la visión humanista de Fidel y a…
(2026-10-23). Reinaguran Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión. cubadebate.cu A 36 años de la fundación del Centro por idea del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, este 22 de octubre el lugar reabrió sus puertas en una primera etapa, durante la cual se formarán instructores de rehabilitación que extenderán sus saberes a todas las comunidades del país.
(2026-10-23). Cuba reitera exigencia de poner fin al bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu
(2026-10-23). Apoya México a Cuba en producción de alimentos. radiohc.cu Los pueblos de Cuba y México tienen una histórica relación de amistad y solidaridad, que ha resistido el paso del tiempo y múltiples presiones. | Invaluable ha sido la ayuda de los mexicanos para contrarrestar el impacto del bloqueo que desde hace más de seis décadas mantiene Estados Unidos contra los cubanos, y que obstaculiza el avance socioeconómico de la Mayor de las Antillas. | En este contexto se inscribe ´Sembrando Vida ª, un programa agroalimentario implementado en territorio cubano por AMEXCID, Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. | Hasta la central provincia de Ci…
(2026-10-23). FIHAV 2026 ratificará el valor de Cuba en el mercado internacional. radiohc.cu La 42 edición de la Feria Internacional de La Habana (FIHAV), que se celebrará en formato híbrido (virtual y presencial) del 24 al 26 de noviembre será el espacio para reflejar, aún en un contexto difícil, las potencialidades comerciales de la nación caribeña y fortalecer alianzas internacionales. | Bajo el lema "Cuba abierta al mundo", esta será una edición especial en formato híbrido porque la mayor isla de las Antillas no renuncia a sus principios de desarrollo a pesar del complejo panorama económico y los desafíos actuales. | Según el Comité Organizador del evento, FIHAV 2026 tiene dentro de sus propósitos po…
(2026-10-23). øCuánto cuesta apagar un país y dejarlo sin visitantes? cubadebate.cu Cuba cuantifica en 8 083 300 000 dólares las pérdidas causadas por el bloqueo estadounidense entre el 1 de marzo de 2025 y el 28 de febrero de 2026, la cifra más alta que registra y un 7 % superior a la del informe anterior. El turismo y el sector electroenergético concentran más de un tercio de ese monto.
(2026-10-23). Ciudades Patrimoniales de Cuba: Baluarte cultural de la nación. cubadebate.cu Nuestras ciudades patrimoniales son el tejido donde la cultura cubana nace, se produce, se transmite y se transforma. En ellas convergen la música, la artesanía, la religión, la gastronomía, la literatura y las fiestas que conforman el carácter del cubano.
(2026-10-23). Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba vuelven a reinar en solitario durante la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Los santiagueros derrotaron 9-6 a los Indios de Guantánamo en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, mientras los granmenses cayeron 5-7 ante los Cachorros de Holguín, como anfitriones en el Mártires de Barbados, y cedieron el primer puesto oriental. Las Avispas necesitaron 11 entradas para doblegar a la tribu anfitriona.
(2026-10-23). far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election. al-monitor.com A turbo-charged election campaign by Israel's far-right national security minister has seen gun-shaped keychains distributed to high school students and a promotional video threatening to "put to death" a Palestinian inmate. | His policy pledges include encouraging Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank and war-ravaged Gaza, as well as enforcing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
(2026-10-23). 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). Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years. aljazeera.com No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.
(2026-10-23). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Israeli military kills 2 in Hebron gun battle as tension soars in West Bank. aljazeera.com Violence flaring as Israeli pogroms heighten tension across Palestinian territory.
(2026-10-23). Israel arrests 36 Palestinians in the West Bank, attacks on farmers ramp up. aljazeera.com Israeli pogroms on Palestinian farmers and their lands during the olive harvest season intensify.
(2026-10-23). Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Nine of the 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into militant settler attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats have been released from custody and placed under house arrest, a law firm that represents settlers said. Masked Israeli settlers were filmed last week assaulting Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was covering a Palestinian olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. French, Belgian and Polish diplomats and a French mayor ‚Å were attacked by masked settlers in another part of the West Bank on Saturday.
(2026-10-23). Saturday 10/24: Rally To Hold Scott Wiener Accountable! No More Anthropic Zionist Police Shills. indybay.org Koshland Park | Page & Buchanan St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-23). 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). Easy fix for Europe's chaos? Stop fueling war against Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Ungarn 1956: Die erste Generalprobe fàºr den spà§teren Euromaidan. strategic-culture.su Vor 70 Jahren begannen in Budapest jene blutigen Ereignisse, die bis heute im Westen fast ausschlieàülich als ‚Äûspontaner Volksaufstand gegen die kommunistische Herrschaft" dargestellt werden. Am 23. Oktober 1956 gingen Menschen auf die Straàüen, und daraus entwickelte sich innerhalb weniger Tage ein bewaffneter antikommunistischer Aufstand. | Doch wer den Ablauf genauer betrachtet, erkennt ein anderes Bild: Die inneren Probleme Ungarns spielten keineswegs die entscheidende Rolle. Der Aufstand war vorbereitet, wurde von auàüen gefà∂rdert und stàºtzte sich in erheblichem…
(2026-10-23). The Stakes of Brazil's Presidential Election. theintercept.com 
"Almost all of the worst ideas in the United States have been intentionally exported to Brazil as a way to make Brazil a worse country that's more in line with U.S. interests."
(2026-10-23). PM Shehbaz calls for accountability in partnerships with international consultants. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan was ready to partner with international consulting firms to strengthen economic growth, stressing the need for "impact and accountability" as the government pursued structural reforms and privatisation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | "Pakistan is ready to have a productive and meaningful partnership with international consulting firms to strengthen economic growth, while ensuring impact and accountability at their end," PM Shehbaz said during a meeting with Peter Briggs, managing director of the North American operat…
(2026-10-23). PCB rejects PSL salary cut proposal. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 7.0-magnitude earthquake kills 16 in Tibet's Nagqu City. tribune.com.pk 
At least 16 people were killed, and 54 others were injured a day earlier after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, commonly known as Tibet, according to Xinhua News Agency. | Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for missing people and prompt medical treatment for the injured following the quake. | China upgraded its national earthquake emergency response from Level IV to Level III on Friday, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. A work team was dispatched to the affected area to guide and assi…
(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). 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). Close Wisconsin Prisons They Are Concentration Camps for the Poor! Madison, October 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 8, 2026: Read Palestine Book Discussion: Politics of Appeal and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
madisonrafah Join the Read Palestine! Project on Sunday, November 8, from 10—11 a.m. at Wil-Mar Center, 504 S. Brearly Street for this book discussion! Stay for the second hour, hosted by Wil-Mar Unlearning Center, 11am -12pm for a discussion about the "Politics of Appeal" discussed in Perfect Victims and how it relates to Corey Ruiz's …
(2026-10-23). We Support Kroger Workers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sign Petition: tinyurl.com/5xx97x2m Target: Kroger Leadership Workers at many Kroger stores in Virginia's Richmond and Tidewater regions have unionized with UFCW Local 400. Most Kroger stores in the area already have a union contract that sets pay, benefits, and working conditions, and these workers should be covered by it too. Kroger is refusing. Instead, Kroger …
(2026-10-23). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM OCTOBER 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be the subject of a forum …
(2026-10-23). Help WI BOPM Make People's Banners and Signs! (How to Donate Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement (WIBOPM) is a fully independent community organization funded entirely by the working class, the poor, and the oppressed. You can support our work by donating using the links below. Donate using Venmo (@wibopm) Donate using CashApp ($wibopm) Here are some examples of where we use this money:…
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 15, 2026: Scorpio Market. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12-5pm at The Tinsmith for the third annual Scorpio Market! Scorpio Market is an art and fundraising event featuring artists with an alternative flair. Organized by and for local independent artists, Scorpio Market aims to improve vending opportunities and accessibility for BIPOC, queer, disabled, and emerging artists …
(2026-10-23). From Milwaukee to Madison and Across the U.S., Jail Killer Cops! wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos by @wi.bopm October 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. | …
(2026-10-23). USPS workers say: No private armed guards in our postal facilities! wsws.org Nearly 1,000 armed private security guards are being rushed into USPS plants in the final weeks before the midterm elections—into the very facilities that will process millions of mail-in ballots, and months before the deepest cuts in USPS history.
(2026-10-23). Australian university union funding report covers up Labor government's restructuring agenda. wsws.org The NTEU report is silent on Labor's underlying agenda—the funnelling of more than $50 billion a year, and rising, into military spending in preparation for war, while gutting social spending.
(2026-10-23). Chemical tank leak forces evacuation in Toledo, closure of schools and workplaces. wsws.org Dozens were sent to the hospital suffering from burning eyes and throats following the release of toxic glycidyl methacrylate following an incident at MC Tank Transport in North Toledo on Tuesday evening.
(2026-10-23). Trump doubles down on fascist provocations in final stretch of midterm campaign. wsws.org The US president has encouraged violent attacks on hecklers at campaign rallies and appeals to racism and other forms of bigotry.
(2026-10-23). Australia: Labor government ends universal free COVID vaccination. wsws.org Having invoked mass vaccination to justify allowing COVID to spread unchecked, Labor is withdrawing universal free access to vaccination itself.
(2026-10-23). 8,000 university and polytech workers strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is seeking to block any real struggle against austerity and to encourage illusions in Labour ahead of the November 7 election.
(2026-10-23). National Steel Car: Why did the USW allow far-right Tory leader Pierre Poilievre to visit our picket line? wsws.org However Poilievre's visit came about, it fits seamlessly into the corporatist, Canadian nationalist politics of the USW bureaucracy. The union's national director, Marty Warren, and other leading officials are among the most vociferous proponents of the big business-led "Team Canada" in the ongoing trade war.
(2026-10-23). Mamdani hits the campaign trail for Hochul, governor of strikebreaking and police repression. wsws.org Mamdani's campaign video for Hochul refutes the Democratic Socialists of America's claim to be turning the Democratic Party into an organization that defends workers.
(2026-10-23). Harry Kane hopes Ballon d'Or produces 'special night' in hometown. aljazeera.com Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, is among the favourites for award with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
(2026-10-23). Europe needs a war economy. aljazeera.com With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
(2026-10-23). Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22. aljazeera.com The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death concludes, December verdict set.
(2026-10-23). How the midterms could change Trump's presidency. aljazeera.com Donald Trump isn't on the ballot this November, but the midterms could change the final two years of his presidency.
(2026-10-23). FIFA President Infantino's re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football. aljazeera.com Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
(2026-10-23). Manchester United labelled 'babies' by club legend Wayne Rooney. aljazeera.com Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under growing pressure, but club legend Wayne Rooney takes aim at players.
(2026-10-23). Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says. aljazeera.com High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.
(2026-10-23). Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi's captive elephants. aljazeera.com Karachi's last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?>
(2026-10-23). US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending. aljazeera.com Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.
(2026-10-23). Indian developer turns 'Cockroach' protests into video game. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Trump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton's estranged mother. aljazeera.com Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.
(2026-10-23). Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raid. aljazeera.com US federal agents raided the congresswoman's home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.
(2026-10-23). Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections? aljazeera.com Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
(2026-10-23). Thousands protest across Poland for access to free and legal abortions. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered on the sixth anniversary of a near-total abortion ban imposed by Poland's highest court.
(2026-10-23). Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters. aljazeera.com Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
(2026-10-23). Tibet rocked by 7.0-magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Being There: Are These People In the Room With Us? commondreams.org 
These truly-through-the-looking-glass days, it seems the drunk uncle you really didn't wanna ask to dinner is getting worse. Scarily and no longer mirthfully, the befuddled "head" of a GOP blitzed on projection daily spirals deeper into phantasmagoria – slurring words, crafting fictions, renaming oceans, rekindling grievances, losing it over trifles and consorting with imaginary friends as the world burns. A plea from No Kings for the coming election: "Clean Up On Aisle USA," please.To be clear, Trump was a lying
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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."
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). AI opens up new consumer markets at Shanghai's West Bund tech carnival. ecns.cn The 2026 West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival (WTCC 2026) opened in Shanghai on Thursday, bringing together more than 400 technology brands from around the world and showcasing AI-powered products for healthcare, childcare and other consumer sectors.
(2026-10-23). China's activities in Arctic are in line with international law: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region and are in line with the international law, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-23). Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night.
(2026-10-23). Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits Cambodian communities. ecns.cn Based at the TCM outpatient clinic of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, Chinese team provides acupuncture, cupping, massage, and other TCM treatments, while conducting free clinics across Cambodia to benefit local communities.
(2026-10-23). China's Red Cross allocates emergency relief supplies to earthquake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has urgently allocated 3,800 emergency relief items to earthquake-hit areas in the Xizang Autonomous Region, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heating stoves, insulated tents, outdoor jackets, folding beds and quilts.
(2026-10-23). China's EV charging points top 24 million. ecns.cn China had 24.777 million electric vehicle charging points at the end of September, up 37.2% from a year earlier, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.
(2026-10-23). Relief supplies reach quake-hit Baqen County in Xizang. ecns.cn Relief supplies organized by authorities had arrived in quake-hit Baqen County in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, by 4: 30 a.m. Friday, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake late Thursday, the publicity department of the CPC Nagqu Municipal Committee said.
(2026-10-23). Earthquake in China's Xizang kills 16, injures 54. ecns.cn A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, China's Xizang Autonomous Region, late Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 54 by Friday morning, local authorities said.
(2026-10-23). Magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolts China's Xizang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, at 22: 33 on Thursday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). | The quake's epicenter was measured at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
(2026-10-23). 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum (WSTDF) opened in Chongqing on Wednesday. Hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the event is themed "Co-evolution: Shaping the New Ecology of the Future Industry."
(2026-10-23). (W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese culture has long embraced ideas of caring for, valuing and loving people, which embody a wealth of human rights resources. Do these intellectual treasures constitute the unique ideological DNA of the Chinese concept of human rights and represent an early exploration of it? What is their contemporary value and global impact? What fundamental differences exist between the Eastern and Western human rights discourses?
(2026-10-23). The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades. ecns.cn
(2026-10-23). Bridgekeeper's Long March told in iron chains. ecns.cn
(2026-10-23). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company pilots 'billing-triggered direct collection' of public energy consumption fees in residential communities. ecns.cn The Notice on Strengthening Supervision of Public Energy Consumption Fees for Residential Properties, promoted by State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company, was officially implemented in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, in October.
(2026-10-23). In Numbers: World Traditional Medicine Day. ecns.cn Designated at the International Conference on Traditional Medicine held in 1991, World Traditional Medicine Day falls on October 22 each year.
(2026-10-23). Jilin matsutake exports top $14 million, reaching South Korea in 48 hours. ecns.cn Matsutake mushroom exports from China's Jilin province have topped 106 million yuan ($14.6 million) so far this year, and fresh shipments now reach South Korea within 48 hours, customs officials said.
(2026-10-23). WeChat to update app for iPhone Duo amid compatibility complaints. ecns.cn WeChat said it is working to adapt its app to Apple's foldable iPhone Duo after a hashtag saying it was not optimized for the device trended Thursday on China's Weibo social media platform.
(2026-10-23). Largest container ship since Hainan free trade port launched docks at Yangpu. ecns.cn The largest container ship to dock in Hainan since China began developing a free trade port there berthed Thursday at Yangpu International Container Terminal in the country's southernmost province.
(2026-10-23). Chongqing's foreign trade up 29.1% in first 9 months of 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's foreign trade totaled 749.8 billion yuan (about $112.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, up 29.1% from a year earlier, according to Chongqing Customs.
(2026-10-23). Southwestern China's Guizhou identifies 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates. ecns.cn Guizhou Province in southwestern China has identified 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 158 species endemic to China, among which 37 are endemic to Guizhou, the provincial forestry bureau said Thursday.
(2026-10-23). 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). 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). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). 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
(2026-10-23). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated From Idaho Fur Farm. indybay.org Second Massive Liberation of Captive Mink This Season…
(2026-10-23). Saturday 10/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday Saturday October 24th 10am-Noon. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-23). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-23). 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!
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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). Wednesday 11/18: TCB- The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org Rio Theatre (1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)…
(2026-10-23). Thursday 10/29: Webinar: DSA Arms Embargo Campaign Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-arms-embarg……
(2026-10-23). Green Party Voter Guide for November 3, 2026. indybay.org The "GPAC" is one of the few County Councils that produce a Voter Guide for each election. We mail about 5,000 to Green households, and distribute another 10,000 through cafes, BART stations, libraries and other locations. Please read this and pass it along to other interested voters. Feel free to copy our "Voter Card" to distribute it as well.
(2026-10-23). Thursday 11/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94102…
(2026-10-23). 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). 16 killed, several injured after powerful earthquake jolts China's Tibet, hundreds of houses damaged. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.The earthquake struck at around 10: 33 pm on Thursday. Following the disaster, the regional disaster prevention and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday.Of the 65 injured people, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. More than 330 houses were either damaged or completely destroyed. Authorities are still assessin…
(2026-10-23). The mass protests in France are reverberating throughout Europe. wsws.org Over the month since high school blockades and shutdowns began in France, an outpouring of anti-austerity, anti-repression, anti-war and anti-fascist sentiment has staggered the French government and spread across Europe.
(2026-10-23). Discovery of security vulnerabilities in PHP programming language triggers global internet shutdowns. wsws.org Serious security flaws in PHP—the open source programming language that runs on more than two thirds of world's websites—were discovered on Wednesday leading to major outages across the globe as administrators took down their systems, ran updates and installed patches.
(2026-10-23). Phillips 66 locks out 385 Linden, New Jersey, refinery workers after rejection of concessions contract. wsws.org The lockout at the largest refinery on the East Coast follows lockouts at BP's Whiting, Indiana, and Marathon's Martinez, California, refineries.
(2026-10-23). IIT Bombay unleashes police on grieving parents and student protesters. wsws.org One month to the day after the tragic suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the elite institute's administration used police to violently disperse his grieving parents and student protesters.
(2026-10-23). Mexican health workers reject 8 percent deal imposed by SNTSS union and Morena government. wsws.org The union and the government declared the wage review closed without a new vote. Workers answered with marches and blockades and called an assembly of elected delegates for October 31.
(2026-10-23). Ozone worsens other deadly health effects of globally generated wildfires. wsws.org Recent studies highlight the massive amounts of ozone generated by global warming-driven wildfires that will result in more than 2,000 annual excess deaths in the US alone.
(2026-10-23). California state workers strike against Newsom: "We will strike for as long as it takes" wsws.org The fight against Newsom's attacks confronts workers with the need to break the SEIU bureaucracy's grip and unite with workers internationally.
(2026-10-23). As deaths mount in steel mills, United Steelworkers bureaucrats attend "safety" conference at companies' expense. wsws.org The meeting was part of a "labor-management" safety and training framework which finances paid union assignments and gives the apparatus a direct role in administering millions of dollars in company-funded programs.
(2026-10-23). After weeks of attacks, CPJ calls for protection of journalists during Serbia election. cpj.org Berlin, October 23, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Serbian authorities to ensure that journalists can report safely throughout Sunday's parliamentary election, and the period that follows, after a campaign marked by physical attacks, police obstruction, and threats against reporters. Since CPJ warned a month ago of growing risks for journalists ahead of the…
(2026-10-23). A Black Farmer Is Running to Become Louisiana's Next U.S. Senator. capitalbnews.org 
NEW IBERIA, Louisiana — On a humid September afternoon, wedged between high stalks of sugarcane and old tractors, Jamie Davis felt right at home. He had traveled 170 miles from Waterproof, Louisiana, a 91% Black town that's home to 576 people, to New Iberia, a bigger city, on another Black-owned farm. There, Davis and a …
(2026-10-23). 'Test of regionalism' Pacific churches call for review of Israel's PIF role. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed. The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), which represents Christian churches and national councils across 18 countries and territories in the region, also wants all engagement with Israel suspended until…
(2026-10-23). Benjamin Netanyahu: longest-serving PM fighting for survival. al-monitor.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's consummate political survivor, is facing the fight of his life in Tuesday elections, drawing on over three decades of experience to convince voters he is still the only candidate capable of keeping them safe. | The silver-tongued 77-year-old's security-first reputation was all but shattered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, and his main rival ⚪ plain-spoken ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot ⚪ has channelled public anger over the failure and is running neck and neck with Netanyahu in polls.
(2026-10-23). Carney says Canada raised issues on LGBTQ+ rights during meetings in Turkey. al-monitor.com By Maria Cheng and Tuvan GumrukcuISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his team had raised issues over LGBTQ+ rights during meetings held with the Turkish government a day earlier, adding that Ottawa's engagement in partnerships did not mean approval of policies.Carney, who is holding the first bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian leader, was speaking to reporters in Istanbul after agreeing with PresidentTayyip Erdogan in Ankara to upgrade ties to a strategic partnership.
(2026-10-23). diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nears. al-monitor.com By Jarrett Renshaw and Leah DouglasOct 23 (Reuters) – With the November midterm elections fast approaching, President Donald Trump is throwing an array of costly and politically fraught solutions at one stubborn problem: the price of diesel.
(2026-10-23). Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. al-monitor.com Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections. | Netanyahu, facing a tight race for a new term in Tuesday's vote, said that Israeli troops prevented what could have been a major attack, with the two assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle.
(2026-10-23). Eisenkot offers hawkish alternative to Netanyahu for Israeli PM. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Reserved, media-shy, and a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot presents a clear contrast to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the veteran leader he aims to defeat in an election next week.His image as a straight-talking security hawk from humble roots has resonated in a nation going to the polls on October 27 for the first time sinceHamas attacked Israel three years ago.
(2026-10-23). How five Boeing 777s linked power elite to Iran. al-monitor.com Once among Madagascar's most influential businessmen and a close ally of deposed president Andry Rajoelina, Mamy Ravatomanga stands at the centre of one of the island's most explosive corruption cases. | The 57-year-old tycoon is the most prominent defendant in a trial starting Tuesday in Antananarivo over five Boeing 777s routed to Iran via temporary Malagasy registrations to circumvent multiple US sanctions.
(2026-10-23). Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz. al-monitor.com The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054.
(2026-10-23). Greece, Egypt in talks to extend maritime zone further east. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards towards Cyprus after eastern Libya's parliament ratified a disputed maritime agreement with Turkey earlier this week, Greece's foreign minister said.Greece, Egypt and Cyprus have long opposed the Turkey-Libya maritime accord, arguing that it infringes on their own maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean.
(2026-10-23). Turkey says Qatar Eurofighter jet deal still on track despite Iran war. al-monitor.com Ankara expects Doha to submit a draft sales contract for the fighter jets, as Turkey seeks to acquire aircraft that can be delivered sooner than its newly ordered Eurofighters.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). COP31's inconvenient truth: the world still runs on oil. onlineopinion.com.au Worldwide economies depend on transportation fuels and products manufactured from crude oil, in addition to electricity.
(2026-10-23). Attempted assassinations: the attack on Helen Haines. onlineopinion.com.au The public discourse narrative suggests that Australian politicians and public figures are themselves responsible for evocations of violence, a normalising tendency inspired by the United States.
(2026-10-23). Vivek Ramaswamy's Vile Attack Ad Is Trumpism in a Nutshell. portside.org Vivek Ramaswamy's Vile Attack Ad Is Trumpism in a Nutshell |
(2026-10-23). Those Antisemitic Olive Trees! Israel's Gaslighting Military Language Whitewashes Settler Violence. portside.org Those Antisemitic Olive Trees! Israel's Gaslighting Military Language Whitewashes Settler Violence |
(2026-10-23). The Accidental Activists of Data Center Alley. portside.org The Accidental Activists of Data Center Alley |
(2026-10-23). For Texas Schoolchildren, Minor Misbehavior Can Mean Criminal Charges. portside.org For Texas Schoolchildren, Minor Misbehavior Can Mean Criminal Charges |
(2026-10-23). US Big Tech Corporations Blatantly Meddling In Brazil's Election. popularresistance.org Big Tech corporations in the United States are manipulating politics and meddling in the elections of countries all around the world. | In the lead-up to the first round of Brazil's election this October, Meta censored left-wing President Lula da Silva, while simultaneously promoting the accounts of far-right, US-backed candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. | Bolsonaro has also contracted US companies to use AI technology to create fake accounts on social media and spread disinformation targeting critical voters. | This demonstrates how Silicon Valley is engaged in a kind of global digital imperialism.
(2026-10-23). France Has Never Been Richer. popularresistance.org It takes a lot to get tens of thousands of people to riot. For it to happen simultaneously across several countries points to a supranational underlying cause, as opposed to local grievance at an egregious state injustice. That the temporary collapse of authority and restraint will allow some opportunists to loot is an inevitable concomitant. That does not make theft the cause. | There is a reason that, in every Western democracy during the last 20 years, neoliberal politicians have campaigned under the slogans "Hope," "Change," or their various synonyms and translations. It is because very highly paid PR consult…
(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). The Encampment movement against evictions and gentrification. mronline.org 
A Report from Madrid and Barcelona.
(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). "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). Complementary forces: Why activism needs art to drive action. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-23). Independent journalism under siege in Georgia. globalvoices.org 
(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). What Iran's threats to Hormuz internet cables mean for Gulf. al-monitor.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to cut crucial internet and communications routes in the region if US aggression escalates.
(2026-10-23). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-23). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-23). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-23). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-23). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-23). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-23). 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). Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis. sanews.gov.za Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis | The Public Protector of South Africa (PPSA) will investigate allegations of maladministration, improper conduct and prejudice against the City of Tshwane (CoT) in relation to the water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit. | This after 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported in the area after citizens consumed contaminated water emanating from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works (BWTW). | The PPSA said it received a complaint from a Member of Parliament and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Treasurer-General, Omphile Maotwe, and Willie Spies,…
(2026-10-23). PHC halts deputy speaker's eviction, arrest. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday suspended a government notice ordering the inactive Deputy Speaker of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to vacate her official residence, allowed her to continue living there and directed law-enforcement agencies not to arrest her. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Faheem Wali issued the written order arising from the previous hearing. Advocate Yasir Khattak appeared on behalf of the petitioner, the inactive Deputy Speaker. | In its detailed order the court noted that the relevant presidential ordinance makes no mention of the offices of Spea…
(2026-10-23). K-P DCs granted MPO detention powers. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delegated powers of preventive arrest and detention under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance to all Deputy Commissioners across the province, the Home Department announced in an official notification. | Acting on the Governor's directive, the provincial government has transferred authority under Section 3(1) of the West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, to every Deputy Commissioner in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The powers allow any person to be placed under preventive detention for up to three months. | Previously, these special power…
(2026-10-23). Businessman's murder suspect held in Shahkot. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have arrested a suspect accused of killing a businessman during a carjacking, police sources said on Thursday. | The suspect, identified as Umair Khalid, son of retired police constable Muhammad Khalid, was arrested from Shahkot in Nankana Sahib district. | Police have also recovered the alleged murder weapon and a motorcycle at his identification, the sources said. | According to police, businessman Rehan Ashraf was shot dead on the night of October 17 after leaving an event at Chenab Club with his family in the Civil Lines area. | The suspect allegedly seized his vehicle and drove away with…
(2026-10-23). LHC acquits man sentenced to life in murder case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. | The court also dismissed the complainant's plea seeking enhancement of the sentence from life imprisonment to death. | Justice Farooq Haider allowed the criminal appeal filed by Muhammad Asif against his conviction, according to the written judgment. | Asif was accused of shooting and killing Tayyab Raza. | A murder case was registered against him at Shorkot Cantt police station in Jhang district on July 14, 2015. | On March 10,…
(2026-10-23). Girls lead boys in DG Khan intermediate results. tribune.com.pk 
Female students outperformed their male counterparts in the Intermediate Part-I annual examinations 2026 conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Dera Ghazi Khan, with the overall pass rate recorded at 66.06%. According to a board spokesperson, 52,298 candidates had submitted admission forms for the examinations, of whom 51,210 appeared. Of these, 33,830 candidates passed. Of the 24,619 male candidates who appeared, 13,458 passed, recording a success rate of 54.67%. Among the 26,591 female candidates, 20,372 passed, taking their success rate to 76.61%. The overall pass rate among…
(2026-10-23). Lahore tops global pollution ranking. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore topped IQAir's live ranking of the world's most polluted major cities on Thursday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 189 | Air pollution remained elevated across Punjab, with Rajanpur registering the province's highest city-level reading at 339. IQAir's global ranking placed Lahore first, ahead of Delhi, which recorded an AQI of 183, and Kolkata at 172. Kuala Lumpur ranked fourth with 169, followed by Mumbai at 166, according to the live tracker. The ranking compares air quality across more than 100 major cities worldwide. The global ranking uses the US AQI scale, under which a reading of 189 fall…
(2026-10-23). CM gives law & order deadline. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the police a four-week deadline to improve the law and order situation, particularly regarding crimes against women and children, warning that officers responsible would be removed in case of failure. | Chairing a meeting attended by the regional and district police officers through video link, the chief minister expressed concern over the law and order situation in Rawalpindi division and directed the police to intensify action against serious crimes, illegal possession of weapons and corruption within the force. | Detailed briefings were given on the law an…
(2026-10-23). JI chief threatens Islamabad march over petrol taxes. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday demanded the restoration of student unions and the withdrawal of additional taxes and levies on petrol, warning that his party would march towards Islamabad if the government failed to provide relief to the public. | Addressing a ceremony at the University of Karachi, Naeem said student unions played a vital role in promoting democratic values, healthy political debate and leadership among young people. | On fuel prices, the JI chief claimed consumers were paying around Rs135 to Rs140 per litre in various taxes and levies, including Rs80 in petroleum…
(2026-10-23). Blackmailer remanded to NCCIA custody. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-23). 5 booked for hunting migratory birds. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Wildlife Department has registered a case against five people, including two nominated suspects and three unidentified individuals, following the circulation of a video and photographs showing the alleged illegal hunting of migratory birds at Chotiari Dam. | The footage, which went viral on social media, reportedly showed a hunter holding a double-barrelled gun aboard a boat, while a large number of illegally hunted birds of different species could be seen lying at its front. | Following the circulation of the footage, the Wildlife Department registered a case against Mitho Mallah, Ustad Shafi and th…
(2026-10-23). Chicken meat price soars to Rs720/kg in Hyderabad. tribune.com.pk 
Following a surge in wheat flour prices, broiler chicken meat has also become increasingly expensive in Hyderabad, with its price reaching Rs720 per kilogram after an increase of up to Rs180 over the past few days. | The continuous rise in wheat and flour prices has been followed by a sharp increase in broiler chicken meat prices, putting further pressure on household budgets and making the staple protein increasingly unaffordable for residents. | Consumers said broiler chicken meat was available at around Rs520 per kilogram just a week ago, but its price has now suddenly climbed to Rs720 per kilogram. Chicken…
(2026-10-23). 'Gul Plaza had no fire alarms or safety measures'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-23). Three 'robbers' killed in shootouts. tribune.com.pk 
Three suspected robbers were killed in separate alleged police encounters in Karachi's Taimuria and Shah Faisal Colony areas on Thursday, while a police constable was injured in an exchange of fire, police said. | According to police, Shaheen Force personnel from Taimuria police station killed two suspected robbers near the Deputy Commissioner Central's office in Buffer Zone, while Shah Faisal Colony police killed another suspect near the Azeempura Bridge. | Taimuria SHO Saqib Khan said Shaheen Force personnel were patrolling the road from Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi towards the Buffer Zone when they signalled two…
(2026-10-23). Tally hits 95 as two more mpox cases reported in Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has reported two more cases of monkeypox, or mpox, taking the total caseload recorded in the province this year to 95. The virus has claimed 11 lives so far. | The latest cases involve 21-year-old Salman Ali and 23-year-old Ishrat Fatima, both of whom tested positive for the virus, according to a report by Dow University's provincial public health laboratory. | Both patients are already receiving treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, officials said. | The emergence of additional cases has underscored the importance of continued surveillance and preventive measures to contain the spread of…
(2026-10-23). Trailer cleaner crushed to death. tribune.com.pk 
A 26-year-old trailer cleaner was crushed to death under the wheels of his own vehicle near Mai Gaari Shrine in Manghopir. | The deceased was identified as Ayub. Edhi volunteers shifted his body to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal formalities. | According to Manghopir police, the victim was sitting on the front bumper of the moving trailer when he lost his balance and fell onto the road, coming under the wheels of the same vehicle. | The trailer driver reportedly fled the scene after the incident. | Police reached the spot, took the trailer into custody and shifted it to the police station. | Meanwhile…
(2026-10-23). UNIDO plans $40m uplift programme for Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) plans to mobilise around $40 million for a dedicated development programme in Sindh, with a focus on inclusive economic growth, climate-resilient infrastructure, rural development and employment generation. | The proposed programme will be developed under UNIDO's Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) 2025-30, following an agreement between Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and a delegation led by UNIDO Deputy Director General and Managing Director Fatou Haidara at the Chief Minister House on Thursday. | The meeting also reviewed progress on the Europ…
(2026-10-23). Court rejects anchor Iqrar's bail plea. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate east has rejected the bail application of Awam Raj Party chief Iqrar-ul-Hassan in a case involving alleged anti-state posts on social media. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had registered the case against Iqrar-ul-Hassan, who is currently in jail on judicial remand. | Earlier, on Wednesday, the judicial magistrate adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by Iqrar-ul-Hassan in the case. | The hearing was postponed due to the absence of the investigation officer, who could not appear before the court because of his engagement in a case at the Sindh High Cour…
(2026-10-23). La guerra, le cancellerie europee e l'uso politico della sfiducia. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti negoziano con Mosca, mentre l'Europa si limita a commentare. La frase di Zakharova ´non sono affari suoi ª dice tutto. | Segue nostro Una seduta al Senato | Il 14 ottobre 2026, nelle comunicazioni al Senato in vista del Consiglio europeo, Giorgia Meloni ha fatto una cosa che fino a pochi anni fa sarebbe sembrata impensabile per un governo italiano di destra: ha preso pubblicamente le distanze dal presidente deg…
(2026-10-23). Frente Amplio: sectas maoístas y trotskistas. indybay.org Frente Amplio incluye dos sectas. Motivo para estar alertas con las sectas trotskistas y maoístas. Reproducción y extensión de la noticia de Ries (Red Iberoamericana para el Estudio de las Sectas).
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Delegates From Around The World Demand End To US Interference In Latin America. popularresistance.org Delegations from Uruguay's Frente Amplio and Partido Comunista de Uruguay warned of the consequences of Brazil's presidential election and the shifting tide of the region. Latin America's 'Pink Tide' of socialist and progressive governance has faltered with electoral defeats by the right wing and outright US intelligence and military interference. Delegates warned that, if Brazil's president Lula da Silva loses in the October 25 election, the left-wing government of Uruguay would become completely isolated within the region. | That warning came at the Second "Foro Internacional Por La Paz," convened on Friday, Se…
(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). 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). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-23). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). Yemen's Struggle for Unity and Independence: Ansarallah and the Axis of Resistance. thealtworld.com 
EXLUSIVE- This interview* explores Yemen's revolutionary movement, its political and social foundations, its regional alliances, and the struggle over the country's future. | Q: How did you come up with the idea for the book? What was your objective, and how did you plan it? | A: After years of trying, I managed to visit Yemen in early 2025. I met various people in the foreign relations sector, including the Head of the National Centre for Archives at Yemen's Presidency. Knowing that I had written about Syria and West Asia, he suggested that I publish a book on Yemen. I had already dedicated a few articles and a…
(2026-10-22). IRGC drops bombshell before US midterms: Hormuz now 100% close, missiles more deadly & longer range. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz "100% closed" to US warships, Israeli vessels and ships carrying cargo for Israel, while warning that military operations could expand to other parts of the region. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed Iran's missiles have become more powerful, precise and difficult to intercept, describing the country's growing military capabilities as a strategy of permanent deterrence.
(2026-10-22). Iran to attack US troops? Tehran ready to strike American aircraft carriers if war breaks out again. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has developed missiles capable of striking moving US warships, as Tehran warns it is better prepared to withstand any fresh American attack. Iran also ruled out fresh nuclear commitments until Washington honours previous agreements, as disputes over its nuclear programme and security in the Strait of Hormuz continue to stall efforts for a lasting settlement.
(2026-10-22). American farmers are slammed by war 7,000 miles away. responsiblestatecraft.org American farmers are in crisis, facing rising costs, disrupted export markets, and mounting financial pressure. While farming has always faced unavoidable challenges, such as weather, pests, and the vagaries of demand, the present problems are entirely of Washington's making. The Trump administration's tariffs have damaged critical trading relations, and its war against Iran has disrupted energy and fertilizer trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington's response to beleaguered American agricultural interests has been billions of dollars in emergency aid and promises that future trade deals will deliver a…
(2026-10-22). Watch: Trump's favourite Pakistani army chief got cold shoulder from Iran's most powerful general. hindustantimes.com Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's visit to Tehran has raised questions about Islamabad's efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks, as Iran reportedly sends mixed signals on negotiations. While President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Munir warmly, videos of his meeting with Iranian security official Rezaei showed a more formal and reserved greeting. The diplomatic effort faces another hurdle over Washington's demand for limits on Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran rejecting the prospect of transferring even a small amount of enriched uranium.
(2026-10-22). Iran roars back at Trump's 'mother of all bombs' threat: IRGC's 'father of all bombs' ready to hit. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they are preparing to unveil the "Father of All Bombs," with spokesman Hossein Mohebi calling it "something new for the enemy." The announcement follows Trump's reported hint at using America's GBU-43/B, nicknamed the "Mother of All Bombs," against Iranian nuclear facilities. The IRGC also claims a larger, more capable missile arsenal, but the supplied account provides no verified specifications for the promised weapon or evidence that it is nuclear.
(2026-10-22). What did Trump's envoy really tell Putin? Russia gives brutal Ukraine, Iran & a China message. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff for their efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the humanitarian toll on both military personnel and civilians. During talks with Witkoff in St Petersburg, Putin also sought an update on discussions in Norway and the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly around Tehran.
(2026-10-22). UK deploys RAF jets to support Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen. wsws.org The US-led war on Iran has set the entire region ablaze, destabilising the Persian Gulf states and opening a new scramble by the European imperialist and regional powers for control of territory, resources and geo-strategic influence.
(2026-10-22). Saudi Arabia's execution of Bangladeshis sparks outrage: Families await bodies, seek answers from governments. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have strong religious, economic and labour ties. However, relations between the two countries are facing tension after Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals last week without informing Dhaka in advance, according to Bangladeshi officials.The executions took place on October 14. Bangladesh officials are seeking an explanation from Saudi authorities about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Dhaka has requested copies of the court verdicts, details of the offences and clarification on why its diplomatic mission was not informed beforehand.Saudi Arabia has n…
(2026-10-22). Indian national among two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport; two others injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A late-night attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia killed two people, including an Indian national and a Saudi citizen, and injured eight others, the country's civil aviation authority said on Thursday. The attack took place on Wednesday amid an increase in strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels.The General Authority of Civil Aviation updated the death toll in a statement and said officials were assessing the damage caused to the airport.Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and civilian infrastructure have increased sharply in recent weeks. The strikes have reportedly forced Riyadh to clos…
(2026-10-22). Turkish foreign minister to host top diplomats in R4, R4+E3 meetings in Istanbul on Friday. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host meetings of top diplomats of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia) and the European E3 mechanism (United Kingdom, Germany, and France), including in an unprecedented combined format, in Istanbul on Friday. | The meetings will be attended by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Saudi Minister Faisal bin Farhan, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources. | The meeting of the s…
(2026-10-22). Doƒüu Perinàßek: 'Israel's Signature is on the Mecca Agreement'. unitedworldint.com Vatan Party Chairman Dr Doƒüu Perinàßek commented on the Makkah Agreement submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) during his appearance on Ulusal Kanal's àჱkƒ±≈ü Yolu program. Analyzing the 16-article agreement signed between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Perinàßek stated that the document had been written in invisible ink in accordance with the …
(2026-10-22). US orders embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi strikes. geo.tv Vehicles drive along a street near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026. — ReutersDrone debris near KSA's Shaybah oilfield killed two, injured 2.Saudi energy ministry did not identify who launched the drone.Explosions reported in Iran's Hormozgan…
(2026-10-22). Reports: US and Israel Set to Restart Major Operations in Iran After Midterms. truthout.org News outlets are reporting that the United States and Israel are preparing for a possible restart of major combat operations in the Iran War, likely to commence after the U.S. midterm elections this coming November. According to NPR, which cited a source briefed on the plans, Israel had indicated to the U.S. that it wanted to restart major operations in mid-October… |
(2026-10-22). Zelensky just woke Trump's most dangerous enemy? What are Ukrainian drones really doing around Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). Doctors mobilize to hold Israeli Medical Association accountable. mronline.org 
Health workers demanded the World Medical Association suspend the Israeli Medical Association over medical ethics violations during the Gaza genocide.
(2026-10-22). Racist, Anti-Worker War Criminal Tom Tiffany, is Silent on His Pedophile Protecting But Clear on His Hatred for Women in "Debate" wibailoutpeople.org 
War criminal Tom Tiffany in his entire political career as a servant for the rich, has at his every turn attacked every worker's right, women, the environment, Indigenous rights, stands with genocidal apartheid Israel against the Palestinian people etc. He is a debased stooge for the rich (including the eugenics based Bradley Foundation criminals) as …
(2026-10-22). Water crisis in Israel be separated from Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Environmental destruction defies political boundaries.
(2026-10-22). Cuba rechazó acusaciones de EE. UU. sobre conflicto en Ucrania. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex) reiteró este miércoles su rechazo a las acusaciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre una supuesta participación cubana en el actual conflicto militar en Ucrania, sin sustento ni evidencia alguna, con el objetivo de confundir y desinformar a la comunidad internacional. | Un comunicado publicado en su sitio oficial, el Minrex afirmó que Cuba apoya la solución pacífica de los conflictos, mediante el diálogo y las negociaciones, incluido el caso de Ucrania, con apego al Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | Comunicado de la Cancillería c…
(2026-10-22). Presidente Díaz-Canel chequea Programa Integral de Abasto de Agua en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este miércoles la fuente de abasto "Aguada del Cura", ubicada en el capitalino municipio de Boyeros. | El recorrido es parte del seguimiento permanente que la dirección del país hace al Programa Integral de Aseguramiento del Abasto de Agua en La Habana. | El jefe de Estado escuchó allí una explicación pormenorizada sobre una fuente que suministra el preciado líquido al Sistema Central de Abasto a la localidad de Santiago de las Vegas, en el municipio de Boyeros -con una población superior a…
(2026-10-22). Cancillería china repudia maniobra judicial de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu China rechazó este miércoles el uso de medidas judiciales para presionar a Cuba y reiteró el respaldo a su soberanía, tras la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el líder histórico Raúl Castro por autoridades estadounidenses. | La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores chino, Mao Ning aseguró que el "camarada Raúl Castro es un dirigente revolucionario cubano venerado y ampliamente respetado en el ámbito internacional". | Señaló que Beijing tomó nota de las respuestas del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y del canciller Bruno Rodríguez, quienes calificaron la medida de "patético circo".China se o…
(2026-10-22). Gobierno de Cuba denuncia presiones de EEUU para modificar votación en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este miércoles las presiones extremas e inéditas de Estados Unidos contra naciones soberanas para modificar su voto en la presentación del informe contra el bloqueo los días 27 y 28 próximos. | Durante una conferencia de prensa, el canciller explicó que esta será la ocasión número 34 en que la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU) examinará el informe titulado "Necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". | Señaló que la discusión ocurre en un contexto mar…
(2026-10-22). Unión Eléctrica de Cuba alerta sobre sabotajes al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó este miércoles que los delitos de robo de componentes en parques solares, subestaciones y redes de transmisión constituyen sabotaje según el artículo 125 del Código Penal cubano, al afectar infraestructuras críticas del país. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad precisó que la legislación vigente establece sanciones de siete a 15 años de privación de libertad, y de 10 a 30 años o cadena perpetua cuando el sabotaje ocasiona daños graves, accidentes, lesiones o pérdidas humanas, o se emplean explosivos. | Según datos oficiales, entre enero de 2025 y marzo de 2026,…
(2026-10-22). "mediacide" aims to destroy the truth in Gaza ⚪ Albanese. electronicintifada.net UN expert implicates authoritative Western outlets and digital platforms in new report.
(2026-10-22). Venezuela: Record Turnout for Popular Consultation, Youth Consultation Scheduled for February 2027. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)— Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez noted that this week's National Popular Consultation registered the highest turnout of all communal consultations held in the country's history. She made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to the Nueve Raíces de Simón Communal Circuit in Caracas, where she also announced that the next Popular Consultation …
(2026-10-22). Rattled by French protests, Latin American governments adopt "Bukele model" to quell social unrest. wsws.org Bukele's call on France to adopt his methods, the criminal complaint against Ariel Robles in Costa Rica and Milei's "shield against socialism" show that the repressive apparatus built across Latin America in the name of fighting crime is aimed at social upheavals from below.
(2026-10-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Greek teachers, school and university students stage 24-hour walkout to demand adequate funding for education; Lebanese University professors continue stoppage over lack of permanent employment; multiple strikes over pay and conditions by Nigerian healthcare workers…
(2026-10-22). Protests sweep Greece as teachers, workers and youth join Europe-wide upsurge. wsws.org Students, teachers and public sector workers marched in more than 50 Greek towns and cities Wednesday, met by 3,000 police in Athens, as the Mitsotakis government vowed Greece would not "become like the streets of Paris."
(2026-10-22). NATO deploys additional forces to the Black Sea as war against Russia escalates. wsws.org NATO's deployment of additional forces to the Black Sea amid growing attacks on commercial shipping marks a dangerous escalation of the war against Russia.
(2026-10-22). Australian establishment exploits violent attack on MP to demonise political opposition. wsws.org The political and media establishment has preempted any investigation of the motivations of Monday's horrific incident.
(2026-10-22). French unions negotiate with Macron as mass protests explode across Europe. wsws.org The French union leaderships' meeting with the Macron government produced a political debacle for all those who argue that workers and youth can leave the leadership of strikes to these bureaucracies.
(2026-10-22). The Alberta independence referendum and the fight against Trump and the far right. wsws.org The results of Monday's referendum on the independence of Alberta—Canada's oil-rich, fourth most-populous province—are a rebuke to the far right and to the Trump administration.
(2026-10-22). Left Party, Greens and the SPD agree to austerity measures, military build-up in talks for Berlin's new Senate. wsws.org The Left Party itself is a proven pillar of the existing order and of the policies of war and austerity and is even actively participating in the campaign against its own members of parliament.
(2026-10-22). Spain's pseudo-left launches Broad Front as electoral trap for workers and youth. wsws.org The launch of the Broad Front takes place amid an eruption of mass protests and strikes across Spain and Europe, from France to Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania.
(2026-10-22). Philippine impeachment prosecutors withdraw some charges against Vice President Duterte. wsws.org Prosecutors dropped all but one of the charges against Duterte before the defense could answer, in a bid to accelerate her removal amid an escalating struggle over state power and relations with China.
(2026-10-22). New Zealand SEG candidate presents socialist and anti-war perspective at election forum. wsws.org Tom Petterson addressed a candidates' meeting in Epuni, Lower Hutt, outlining the SEG's socialist demands and its opposition to all the parties of war and austerity.
(2026-10-22). Worker crushed to death at New Jersey foundry which was previously awarded OSHA's highest safety recognition. wsws.org Henry Antonio Marmol Martinez, a 52-year-old maintenance mechanic and father of six, was crushed to death at the McWane Ductile Foundry in Phillipsburg, New Jersey—a plant OSHA had certified under its highest "Star" safety designation.
(2026-10-22). A major episode of AI market turmoil. wsws.org Growing debt and financial problems of AI-related firms may well be a harbinger of what is to come.
(2026-10-22). General Motors announces $20 billion share buyback for Wall Street, while closing Brownstown battery plant. wsws.org United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain responded to the buyback with a florid denunciation of "legalized mass looting," designed to conceal the UAW bureaucracy's concessions that have made this looting possible.
(2026-10-22). Ebola spreads to Nigeria and Kenya as epidemic expands beyond Congo (DRC). wsws.org Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola and Kenya has nine, while the Congolese epidemic has reached 9,552 cases and 4,602 deaths in eight provinces, with children dying at the highest rates.
(2026-10-22). Mexican health workers gather in second general assembly: Which way forward? wsws.org IMSS workers have united their movement in a national front and called a megamarch for a 10 percent raise. The union and the Sheinbaum government are playing for time as they seek to regain control.
(2026-10-22). Azerbaijan: Prosecutors seek prison terms of up 12 years for Meclis.info journalists. cpj.org 
London, October 22, 2026—Azerbaijan should drop its financial crimes case against two journalists and another staff member of Meclis.info, an independent media outlet covering the work of the country's parliament, and stop using allegations of illegal funding from international donors to silence the independent press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. On October 20,…
(2026-10-22). Turkish reporter ƒ∞smail Arƒ± arrested again on suspicion of spreading 'disinformation'. cpj.org Istanbul, October 22, 2026—Turkish authorities must immediately free ƒ∞smail Arƒ±, the latest journalist to be arrested in a relentless crackdown on independent media this year, and abolish the disinformation law that has supercharged these repressive tactics, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. "ƒ∞smail Arƒ± has already spent more than two months in jail this…
(2026-10-22). 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' film review: A must-see on Black history, arts, and politics. mronline.org 
The Harlem Renaissance was a Black awakening in the arts, politics, fashion, etc., during circa the 1920s/1930s that, decades before the "Black Power" and "Black is Beautiful" movements, heralded the advent of "the New Negro."
(2026-10-22). When protests serve the West, they are "revolutions" . When they challenge it, they are "violent riots" mronline.org 
What matters is whose power is threatened, whose interests are served and whether the existing capitalist order is being challenged or strengthened. After all, democracy has never been independent of class interests.
(2026-10-22). The long march at ninety: Sovereignty and dual power: The Twentieth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Years before victory in 1949, Chinese communists built a state from below in the mountains of Ruijin—with its own bank, currency, schools, and recallable officials—offering lessons the Global South still needs today.
(2026-10-22). The failed humanitarian paradigm exposes governments' complicity in violence. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-22). UK To Push The "Antisemitism" Psyop Even Harder In Schools. thealtworld.com 
The more children Israel kills, the more unpopular it becomes. The more unpopular Israel becomes, the more violently we are throat-____ed with the narrative that "antisemitism" is a major problem in our society. | The UK's Department for Education has released a
(2026-10-22). ICE Watch: Masked Agents Brutalized a Long Beach Man. Then News Outlets Invaded His Privacy. lataco.com What is the moral line between breaking a story and respecting the privacy of a man who had his arm broken by ICE?
(2026-10-22). Build AskCA: A Unique Resource to Help Californians Navigate Life's Challenges. lataco.com AskCA has been created to help Californians through major life events such as starting your own business, finding a job, contacting family services, and disaster recovery.
(2026-10-22). Rahm Emanuel's Plan Is Exactly How Dems Will Keep Losing. levernews.com Ten years ago, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) articulated what would become the epitaph of his version of the Democratic Party. On the eve of the 2016 election, he
(2026-10-22). The Blue-State Democrats Fighting To Shield Billionaires From Taxes. levernews.com 
In America, there is almost no class solidarity, except among one demographic: the superrich. Their economic kinship transcends all the barriers that tend to keep so much of the rest of America divided: race, ethnicity, even political party. Nowhere is that more obvious than in the two deep blue states where the highest-profile Democratic oligarchs are now locking arms with Republicans to spearhead
(2026-10-22). What's So Radical About Angie Nixon? levernews.com 
(2026-10-22). Alsarah & The Nubatones: East African Retro-Pop Band Performs at Democracy Now! democracynow.org We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio. | We host the East African retro-pop band Alsarah & The Nubatones at the Democracy Now! studio.
(2026-10-22). From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen
(2026-10-22). CAIR Demands U.S. Firm Halt Shipment of Electroshock Weapons to Israel for Use in Torture Against Palestinian Detainees. commondreams.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today demanded that a U.S. manufacturer of electroshock weapons stop sending its devices to Israel following an investigative report revealing their systematic use in the torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees.
(2026-10-22). New ITEP Study: Major Corporations Paid Lowest Federal Tax Rate in Decades Following Trump Tax Cuts. commondreams.org The nation's largest and most profitable corporations paid an average federal income tax rate of just 10.4 percent in 2025, the lowest rate documented in more than four decades of research by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP),
(2026-10-22). Trump Protects Fewest Species Ever Under Endangered Species Act. commondreams.org In nearly two years the Trump administration has protected just three species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act and missed dozens of deadlines to make decisions promised in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workplan. No other administration in the more than 50 years since the law was passed has protected so few animals and plants from extinction."The Trump administration is just a pure disaster for the natural world and America's struggling wildlife will pay the price," said Noah Greewnwald, endangered species codirector at the Center for Biological Diversity. "To benefit polluters an…
(2026-10-22). Government Drops Appeal, Preserving Win for Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump-Vance Administration's Weaponization of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. commondreams.org The Trump-Vance administration has abandoned its appeal in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon, a
(2026-10-22). ICC Wins EU Parliament's Sakharov Prize. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, July 2025. | © 2025 Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (Brussels) — The European Parliament on October 22, 2026, awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials. The following quote can be attributed to Philippe Dam, EU advocacy director at Human Rights Watch: "By awarding the Sakharov Prize to the ICC, the European Parliament recognizes the court's vital role for victims of the gravest crimes around the world, at a time of unprecedented attack from t…
(2026-10-22). Tajik Activist Given Lengthy Prison Sentence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Asadullo Boboev. | © Private | A court in Tajikistan has sentenced Asadullo Boboev, an opposition activist deported from Germany in June, to 17 years in jail. Human Rights Watch and other groups previously warned the German authorities that activists like Boboev could face mistreatment and criminal prosecution on politically motivated charges if returned to Tajikistan.Boboev, 54, had lived in Germany with his family since 2017. He was involved in the Reforms and Development of Tajikistan movement, an opposition group critical of President Emomali Rahmon's government. After Boboev w…
(2026-10-22). Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The funeral of of Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera on October 21, 2026, in Kamengo, Uganda. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Ugandan authorities' obligation to conduct an effective investigation into the brutal killing of a Rwandan dissident requires examining all evidence that points to a possible politically motivated killing, Human Rights Watch said today. Ugandan authorities should ensure a prompt, impartial, credible investigation that leads to accountability.The body of Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera, a singer, former Rwanda Defence Force member, and outspoken critic of the Rwandan government…
(2026-10-22). Youth Students on the Move in Wisconsin and Worldwide. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-22). Israa was a friend for life. electronicintifada.net Israa and I grew up planning our futures together. I never imagined I would have to live mine without her.
(2026-10-22). What telecoms leave behind when they exit a country. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-22). Estonia, the Russian-speaking country that hates Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-22). The war's end game explained. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-22). Trump secretly admits defeat to Iran, his troops start fleeing gulf? US' public threats just drama. hindustantimes.com The United States has reportedly reduced its military footprint across the Gulf and wider Middle East amid security concerns linked to Iranian and Houthi threats, according to CBS News. Citing two U.S. officials, CBS reported that American forces were reducing their presence across the Gulf, following an earlier NBC News report that U.S. troops were leaving some military posts. U.S. Central Command said American forces regularly reposition personnel and assets to maintain mission readiness, but declined to discuss specific movements, citing operational security. Separately, Washington ordered non-essential U.S. E…
(2026-10-22). Putin stuns Europe: Ahead of Kaliningrad attack, Russia grabs land next to NATO's secret bases. hindustantimes.com Are Russian-owned properties near NATO military installations creating hidden security vulnerabilities across Northern Europe? Sweden, Lithuania and Norway are raising concerns over Russian-linked houses, holiday cabins and other sites located near sensitive military infrastructure. Sweden plans to seize a waterfront property beside the strategically important Musk"ß naval base, while a Russian Orthodox church near Và§sterà•s airport has reportedly raised surveillance concerns. Lithuania has also flagged property purchases near sensitive locations, warning of potential intelligence gathering, espi…
(2026-10-22). Kaliningrad jet crash: Training gone wrong… or Russia testing readiness for a NATO confrontation. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). Was the MOU meant to be trashed? responsiblestatecraft.org As President Trump appeared to accept an end to the Iran war by agreeing to the short-lived
(2026-10-22). Bolsonaro's Lead Over Lula Narrows to 1 Point Ahead of Brazil's Runoff. orinocotribune.com
(2026-10-22). Bolivia: Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Alleged Plot to Abduct Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com Legislators representing multiple political organizations in Bolivia, including Libre, the Christian Democratic Party (PDC), and Unidad, have demanded an urgent and impartial investigation following the circulation of a series of audio recordings attributed to former electoral campaign advisor Fernando Cerimedo. The recordings demonstrate that a complex and expensive operation to abduct former President Evo Morales …
(2026-10-22). Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung surgery. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed a day earlier that he would not require further treatment following surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, according to Vatican News. | Doctors said in a written statement that the removed tumour was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised. | "A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary," they reportedly said. | The pope underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on October. 13 to remove a nodule from his lung. | Read: Pope addresses crowd after cancer surgery | The Vatican said the 90-minute operation was succe…
(2026-10-22). Under the (Persian) volcano. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-22). Panther spirit in DC: Organizing against Trump's fascist push. therealnews.com 
"We want to be really clear that it is time for these armed soldiers to leave DC… We've seen them standing in front of polling locations… at our schools… all over our transportation system… It's billions of dollars. It is a clear effort to violate our rights… and we're not going to stand for it." | "We want to be really clear that it is time for these armed soldiers to leave DC… We've seen them standing in front of polling locations… at our schools… all over our transportation system… It's billions of dollars. It is a clear effort to violate our rights… and we're not going to stan… Black Panthers,DC,fascism,Trump,video,Washington DC
(2026-10-22). Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt care for incarcerated trans people. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition from the Trump administration, which sought a stay on a lower court's injunction on a policy that would have denied gender-affirming care to federally incarcerated transgender peo…
(2026-10-22). International Criminal Court, its senior officials awarded 2026 EU Sakharov Prize. tribune.com.pk 
The European Parliament on Thursday awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought jointly to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its senior officials, recognising their work in upholding international law and justice. | "The European Union is founded on respect for multilateralism and international institutions. By awarding the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials, Parliament recognises the important work carried out by the Court to uphold international law and justice," said EP President Roberta Metsola, announcing the winners to the full assembly. | The parliam…
(2026-10-22). Trump Critic Louise Lucas Indicted as DOJ Ignores Election-Year Guidelines. truthout.org On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a slew of charges against Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas (D), a critic of President Donald Trump and a proponent of redistricting that was attempted earlier this year in response to overtly partisan GOP gerrymandering efforts elsewhere in the country. The DOJ indictment includes charges of racketeering, money laundering… |
(2026-10-22). Trump's Justice Department Ditches Civil Rights and School Desegregation Cases. truthout.org A pair of papers published Thursday by the legal group Democracy Forward detail how, under President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice has dumped dozens of cases focused on school desegregation and the civil rights of people of color, all while weaponizing the DOJ to serve "the most dangerous criminal in US history" and his allies. The cases were previously taken up by the DOJ's Civil… |
(2026-10-22). It's No Surprise Election Officials Are Receiving Menacing Packages in Trump 2.0. truthout.org This October, more than 100 politicians and local and state election officials around the country received envelopes in the mail with an unidentified white powder. They included the Arizona secretary of state; several members of Congress from the California delegation; the Washington secretary of state's electoral office; and election offices in Louisiana, Ohio, and Oklahoma. No one was hurt… |
(2026-10-22). Prosecutors Filed Over 900 Cases of "Pregnancy-Related Crimes" Since Dobbs. truthout.org A new report has found that, in the years following the Supreme Court's overturning of abortion rights established in Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people have been charged with crimes related to their pregnancies. Reproductive rights nonprofit Pregnancy Justice documented at least 902 cases of such charges in the three years after the court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision. |
(2026-10-22). Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Cost-Cutting Measures. truthout.org In early August, election workers north of Spokane, Washington, went across the street to…
(2026-10-22). Nursing Home Residents Have a Right to Vote — Despite What Trump CMS Agency Says. truthout.org Cindy Napolitan and her daughter Melissa have multiple sclerosis, a degenerative condition in which the immune system attacks the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They have lived together at a nursing home in Mesquite, Texas, for nine years. In previous elections, Cindy and Melissa Napolitan voted by mail, but this year they took an unusual step: They voted in person. They worried their mail-in… |
(2026-10-22). Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally. truthout.org US funding for overseas nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is now at risk. Due to a global gag rule that the Trump administration introduced early in 2026, government funding for certain foreign aid programs is subject to more stringent restrictions on activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); abortion access; and what the Trump administration calls "gender ideology" (which… |
(2026-10-22). Local Elections in Taiwan. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China Taiwan is preparing for local elections to be held at the end of November. Of course, the ballot boxes will not simply determine mayors and local officials. The elections will also serve as a test of the political strength of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition …
(2026-10-22). The U.S. has allowed F-35 fighter jets in the S-400 range, but not for Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli The United States deployed F-35 fighter jets to India for the Tarang Shakti 2026 exercises, despite the aircraft also being slated for delivery to Türkiye. Notably, both India and Türkiye operate Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. This significant factor did not become an obstacle for the U.S. This case once again …
(2026-10-22). Inside the resistance to Spain's crackdown on migrants in Ceuta. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). How will the EPA excavate 68,000 cubic yards of toxic material from a contaminated site in Port Richmond? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Many residents of Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood learned about its toxic pile of rubble only after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency started planning to remove it. | That may be because the Franklin Slag Pile, a "Even after being part of the neighborhood for…
(2026-10-22). Delaware Republican U.S. Senate candidate alleges campaign interference by 'powerful elite' during forum. whyy.org
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). U.S. Rep. Van Drew subpoenas Gov. Sherrill over noncitizen voting in New Jersey: Here's what to know. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A congressional committee led by South Jersey Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew subpoenaed records Wednesday from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration, with the body wanting to know more regarding the circumstances that allowed 6,600 noncitizens to be added to the state's voter rolls in 2023. |
(2026-10-22). Philadelphia voters decide: Should City Hall always have an office of arts and culture? whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? On Wait … Doesn't the city already have one of those? | Yes and no. | In 1986, the city established such an office under then-Mayor Wilson Goode. The office has since gone through name changes, expanding and contracting with the waxing and waning…
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Thomas Jefferson University leads effort to expand regional sickle cell care under new federal hub program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia is becoming a hub for making high-quality sickle cell care and services more available to more patients in the mid-Atlantic region. | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tapped Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health to oversee one of seven new
(2026-10-22). For George Norcross' new Atlantic City property, the possibilities are endless. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On one hand, South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III got a good deal when he
(2026-10-22). Rehoboth Beach Film Society Evening of Celebration, Lewes DE: Drawn by the Sea. whyy.org Join us for this special premiere and a party to commemorate its 10th anniversary of our Cinema Art Theater.
(2026-10-22). WHYY's Studio 2 Presents: Election 2026 What Just Happened? whyy.org Join WHYY's Studio 2 at The Fitler Club for expert analysis and reactions to the 2026 midterm election results and Pennsylvania's pivotal congressional races.
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Hall of Famer Dave Winfield on his Famous Feud with the Yankees. whyy.org Dave gets frank about his time with the Yankees: the contracts, the press conferences, the controversies, and his side of one of the most infamous sports feuds in history.
(2026-10-22). The DOJ investigation into Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner. whyy.org A look at the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia District Attorney's office.
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Crozer-Chester still needs a hospital operator. What does that mean for reopening plans? whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Chariot Allaire Partners, the new owner of the former But after a months-long, "extensive outreach effort" to health care providers in the region and beyond, no entity — including Penn Medicine [mdash…
(2026-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-22). Beyond Borders: Building Community in the Face of Displacement. worldbeyondwar.org 
I fled my country for many reasons, including insecurity, persistent conflict, and hatred in my village. In my hometown of Kiliba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), life had become unbearable. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-22). Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. aclu.org ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
(2026-10-22). How Technologies Move From Empowering to Imprisoning. aclu.org Transportation expert's warning on self-driving cars captures the way technologies move from empowering options to disempowering requirements…
(2026-10-22). UK Conservative Party leader responds to Al Jazeera investigation. aljazeera.com UK Conservative Party MP says the party does not condone former member's conduct, revealed in Al Jazeera investigation.
(2026-10-22). Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns. aljazeera.com World authority on threatened wildlife classifies 96 percent of assessed coral reef systems as "critically endangered".
(2026-10-22). Moscow Court Upholds ‚Ǩ200 Billion Judgment Against Euroclear. international-reporters.com This decision marks the legal epilogue of an unprecedented financial standoff over the freezing of Russian assets by the European Union (EU).A record amountThis record amount of 18.2 trillion rubles constitutes the entirety of the damages claimed by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, which…
(2026-10-22). The St. Petersburg Gambit: Cards on the Table, Weapons in the Shadows. international-reporters.com Donald Trump's special envoy did not arrive empty-handed. His carefully assembled dossier bears the unmistakable mark of the entire European concert: Volodymyr Zelensky himself, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as well as representatives of all the…
(2026-10-22). Record Avolon Orders at Airbus and Rolls-Royce: Inside the Supply Crises and Soaring Costs Shaking Global Aviation. international-reporters.com In the wake of a remarkably large transaction concluded on October 9, Airbus confirmed a firm order for 110 aircraft from Avolon, the Dublin-based leasing giant. The acquisition consists of 35 A330-900s and 75 aircraft from the A320neo family. With this move, Avolon's portfolio reaches 114 A330-900…
(2026-10-22). Casualties reported after 7.0 quake strikes China's Tibet: state media. geo.tv Picture showing a Richter Scale reading of a earthquake. — Reuters/FileA strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region late Thursday and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.The report did not offer any details…
(2026-10-22). Canada, Türkiye sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US. geo.tv Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries Haluk Gorgun and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the foreground, attend a signing ceremony at the presidential palace in Ankara, Türkiye, October 22, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize. geo.tv This general view shows the exterior and the logo of the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 28, 2026. — AFP
(2026-10-22). What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm elections. geo.tv Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk demonstrates a voting machine as new strategies are being adopted to prepare for political interference, misinformation, cyberattacks, and physical threats ahead of the 2026 midterms, in Cartersville, Georgia, US, September 2, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). As Trump woos Putin, is Zelensky suddenly softening his stance on Ukraine's toughest peace terms. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin has signalled readiness to resume trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, potentially opening a new diplomatic path toward ending the war. The announcement followed U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's October 21 meeting with Putin, as Washington seeks progress on a peace agreement. Kremlin officials say discussions could resume in the first ten days of November, with security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine among the key issues. Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed support for ceasefire proposals, humanitarian initiatives and a possible leaders' meeting, while urging Moscow to foll…
(2026-10-22). China readies 500 J-20s, but where is H-20 stealth bomber? Xi hiding his prized new jet from US. hindustantimes.com China's J-20 stealth fighter fleet is reportedly approaching 500 aircraft, but its much-anticipated H-20 stealth bomber remains shrouded in secrecy. Why has Beijing's next-generation strategic bomber yet to make a confirmed test flight, despite years of development? Designed for nuclear deterrence and long-range conventional strikes, the H-20 is widely viewed as a potential challenger to America's B-21 Raider. While the U.S. bomber has completed key development milestones, questions remain over China's progress, possible technical hurdles, and its eventual debut. Could the H-20 reshape the military balance betwee…
(2026-10-22). Revealed: Putin's final victory assault in winter with '4,000 missile-like drones per month' move. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly producing 4,000 Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones a month, raising concerns over faster aerial attacks as Ukraine heads into winter. According to Militarnyi's October 21 report, the jet-powered drones can reach 400—500 km/h, complicating interception. A broader reported target of 10,000 UAVs monthly includes strike, reconnaissance and decoy aircraft—not just attack drones.
(2026-10-22). "Ser maestro supone mucho más que tomar una tiza y un borrador" radiohc.cu 
Miguel Mariano Clavo Gómez, uno de los pedagogos que más ha contribuido a la Educación Especial en Sancti Spíritus, perpetúa saberes, experiencias únicas que asegura, nunca se irán de la memoria porque estar más de medio siglo frente a los pizarrones hace consagrarse a una de las profesiones más nobles de cuantas existen.
(2026-10-22). Les données commerciales permettent de comprendre pourquoi l'Ukraine a besoin de capitaux occidentaux et comment la Russie peut payer son effort de guerre. strategic-culture.su Cela fait un certain temps que je voulais écrire un article sur les destins de la Russie et de l'Ukraine depuis le début du conflit en 2014. Le fil conducteur est que l'Ukraine a drastiquement réduit ses échanges commerciaux avec la Russie, depuis 2014, sans jamais les compenser par une augmentation des échanges commerciaux avec l'Europe. Cela a eu comme conséquence involontaire que l'Europe a dû injecter des sommes importantes en Ukraine juste pour empêcher sa monnaie de s'effondrer alors que la guerre se poursuivait. Pendant ce temps, la Russie a diversifié ses échanges commerciaux avec les pays non-européens,…
(2026-10-22). I BRICS e i limiti dell'azione collettiva in Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su Senza assumere un carattere ufficiale, il ruolo dei BRICS nella risoluzione dei conflitti rimane limitato. | Segue nostro Recentemente ho tenuto una presentazione presso l'Accademia Russa delle Scienze sul ruolo dei BRICS nell'affrontare il conflitto in Medio Oriente. La discussione ha sollevato una questione fondamentale riguardo alla rilevanza internazionale del gruppo: in che misura un'associazione di potenze emergenti sempre più infl…
(2026-10-22). Caro vita e rincari, i costi reali delle guerre sulle famiglie italiane. strategic-culture.su In questi giorni il caro vita turba i sonni del mondo politico e sindacale, compresi quanti finora hanno ignorato i diffusi rincari dell'energia e dei beni di prima necessità , riducendo l'emergenza a mera polemica politica. | Segue nostro In questi giorni il caro vita turba i sonni del mondo politico e sindacale, compresi quanti finora hanno ignorato i diffusi rincari dell'energia e dei beni di prima necessità , riducendo l'emergenza a…