(2026-10-04). Why Trump should welcome China's help to end the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org The current war with Iran and its chaotic unfolding open a door of great danger for the U.S. and the planet. At best, we are condemned to negotiations dominated by personal and political imperatives that seem to fit with a common description of insanity — to keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. At worst, the crisis raises the prospect that tactical nuclear weapons could be employed to solve it.The situation has now become so grave, and its implications for the global economy so devastating, that even China — which otherwise is notoriously disciplined in avoiding entanglement in…
(2026-10-04). Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones. al-monitor.com Oct 3 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Saturday they had targeted an Aramco facility in the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, saying the attack was in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen's Sanaa and other provinces. A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh earlier on Saturday, a witness told Reuters.There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities of an attack on an Aramco facility. Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(2026-10-04). Is Trump about to pull the trigger? Why is US President's inner circle meeting behind closed doors. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's senior national security team held a secretive Camp David meeting on Iran and the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, according to Axios. Vice President JD Vance chaired the hours-long session, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe among those present. The meeting comes as Washington weighs its next moves against Iran while Saudi Arabia prepares a major offensive against the Houthis.
(2026-10-04). The Iran War can only End if Israel and the US Stop trying to Strangle Iran. juancole.com
(2026-10-04). Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with Iran. al-monitor.com By Ed OuABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – An emergency alert blares from a loudspeaker, and Damon Dennard and other sailors on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington are scrambling. Dennard, 23, is readying bombs for loading onto aircraft as his crewmates race to their positions."It has been eventful," says Dennard, an aviation ordnanceman airman apprentice. Once the alert ends, he takes a breath, sits on one of the bombs and jokes that he probably expected an easier deployment.
(2026-10-04). Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war. al-monitor.com LISBON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Portuguese prosecutors said on Saturday they had opened a probe into the legality of the centre-right government's authorisation of the United States' use of the Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the Iran conflict, following a complaint by an opposition party.A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.
(2026-10-04). Israel lashes out as UK's Green Party formally defines Zionism as 'racism'. aljazeera.com Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.
(2026-10-04). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-04). They're Still Trying To Rehab Biden's Genocidal Image, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Biden insiders are still trying to redeem themselves in the eyes of history through a New York Times article titled " I am so ____ing sick of this. You don't get any points for ALMOST NOT slaughtering tens of thousands of children. | Enough. For sixteen mon…
(2026-10-04). Three years of genocide in Gaza through one man's camera. aljazeera.com For almost three years, Ibrahim Rabaa has filmed fragments of his life through Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-04). Is starvation Rubio's only strategy? The new attack on Cuba's private sector. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-04). Avión con destino a EEUU desaparece con 6 personas a bordo. cubadebate.cu La Guardia Costera de EE.UU. comunicó que ha lanzado una operación de búsqueda de una aeronave que desapareció de los radares la mañana de este sábado cuando se dirigía a la ciudad de Boston (Masachusets) desde Bermudas, en el océano Atlántico Norte.
(2026-10-04). A cuatro semanas de las elecciones, republicanos preocupados por caída de la aprobación de Trump. cubadebate.cu A cuatro semanas del día de las elecciones, un número cada vez mayor de republicanos en la Cámara de Representantes teme en privado que sus posibilidades de conservar la mayoría se estén desvaneciendo y ha comenzado a concentrarse en cómo limitar el alcance de una posible ola demócrata.
(2026-10-04). El mamógrafo que cruzó el océano para devolver un servicio esencial a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Después de más de dos años sin mamógrafo operativo, el Hospital Provincial Camilo Cienfuegos de Sancti Spíritus instala un MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova. El equipo permitirá recuperar un servicio esencial para el diagnóstico y seguimiento de las enfermedades de la mama en mujeres y hombres.
(2026-10-04). Tras conclusión de trabajos, la Guiteras espera sincronizar en las próximas horas. cubadebate.cu Tras la terminación de los trabajos en el serpentín del recalentador de alta temperatura (RAT), de la central térmica Antonio Guiteras de la ciudad de Matanzas, el sistema será sometido a una nueva prueba neumática para iniciar el arranque, informa el periodista José Miguel Solís.
(2026-10-04). Más de 1 300 actores económicos incurrieron en violaciones durante inspección en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu Los números que revela a este medio de comunicación Rafael de Jesús García Fernández, al frente de la Dirección de Inspección Provincial (DIP), indican que los equipos de trabajo visitaron a 2165 actores económicos, y en 1337 de ellos detectaron violaciones en la totalidad de los municipios del territorio.
(2026-10-04). 'Did he know?': Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning. aljazeera.com The fixation on Netanyahu's failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.
(2026-10-04). Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary. al-monitor.com Israel said on Saturday that it attempted to kill Hamas's top leader in the Gaza Strip in an airstrike on an apartment that local officials said killed five people, four of them women. | The pre-dawn strike came on the anniversary according to the Jewish calendar of the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest-ever day for Israel which retaliated with a devastating offensive in Gaza.
(2026-10-04). In Sinai, Gazan builds school for children displaced by war. al-monitor.com In Egypt's North Sinai, Palestinian teacher Hadeel Zourob watches dozens of displaced Gazan children file into the region's only Palestinian school,…
(2026-10-04). Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including four women, health officials say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, Oct 3 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians, including four women, in an apartment building in Gaza City early on Saturday, health and civil defence service officials said.Among the dead were a Christian mother, Maisa Abu Dawoud, and her daughter Mary, medics and the church said.
(2026-10-04). Ireland cut short news conference before Israel game. al-monitor.com The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists. | Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a turbulent build-up in which the Irish players voted to fulfil the fixture despite unease among the team over the war in Gaza.
(2026-10-04). The Iran War Is Becoming an Election Issue. juancole.com By | (
(2026-10-04). Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder. aljazeera.com Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine's arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
(2026-10-04). Congress Must Investigate War Profiteers Once Again. progressivehub.net HANK KENNEDY | JACOBIN…
(2026-10-04). Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts. aljazeera.com Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here's a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.
(2026-10-04). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-04). What Is the Dominant Religion of Today? muslimskeptic.com The Age of Enlightenment is often highlighted as the epoch where Europeans and the Western world in general emerged from the 'darkness' of the Middle Ages and entered into the light of 'reason' and 'science.' It is an age celebrated as a time that gave the Western world freedom, liberal democracy, universal human rights, reason, …
(2026-10-04). Talk World Radio: Charles Goyette on Empire of Lies. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about this terrific book, Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole: The Shameful Story of the Deep State's War Lords, War Lies, & Failed Foreign Interventions. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-04). US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment. al-monitor.com PHUKET, Thailand, Oct 4 (Reuters) – The US aircraft carrier GeorgeH.W. Bush arrived in Thailand's resort island ofPhuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after six months supporting US operations in the Middle East.• For the last six months, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and its strike group supported Operation Epic Fury and theUSnaval blockade in the US Central Command area of responsibility to secure maritime security and stability in the Middle East, according to the US Navy.
(2026-10-04). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-04). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-04). Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray's capital Mekelle. aljazeera.com Ethiopia's government forces say they've seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.
(2026-10-04). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-04). Can agroecology improve the resilience of African smallholder farmers? mronline.org 
The crisis African smallholder farmers face is not a set of isolated technical problems; it is systemic.
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain. al-monitor.com The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but marred by mix-ups, patchy crowds and accusations of mismanagement.
(2026-10-04). Climate Change Weekly 592—Major Nature Study Retracted After RCP8.5 Debunking. wattsupwiththat.com Major Nature Study Retracted After RCP8.5 Debunking | Warmer Climate Is Resulting in Fewer Deaths, Studies Say | Biden's EV School Bus Boondoggle: High Costs, Poor Results…
(2026-10-04). Japan PM protests to US after Marine arrested on murder suspicion in Okinawa. geo.tv US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft are seen at the US Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Ginowan on Japan's southernmost island of Okinawa, March 24, 2018. — ReutersJapan seeks US cooperation in Okinawa murder investigation.US Marine denies allegations after arrest over Okinawa…
(2026-10-04). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-04). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-04). UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning. al-monitor.com UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive. | During the flight on Wednesday, its Indian captain was assaulted by the co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and force an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-10-04). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/17: Senator Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception. indybay.org At the home of Diana & Matt Chapman, Aptos, CA | Address provided upon RSVP…
(2026-10-04). Tuesday 10/6: Care Vs. Criminalization- Rethinking Street Response to Homelessness. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares – 3036 24th Street…
(2026-10-04). Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio. aljazeera.com US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.
(2026-10-04). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-04). Why So Many Social Science Claims Are False. wattsupwiththat.com Until the incentives for research change more broadly, the public will continue to be fed a steady diet of bold claims about human behavior built on an unsteady foundation.
(2026-10-04). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-04). Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa. aljazeera.com Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
(2026-10-04). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-04). Acer unpacks industry's first convertible Googlebook. ummid.com Tech giant Acer has introduced Googlebook 14 – the computer industry's first convertible Googlebook.
(2026-10-04). Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP. aljazeera.com Trucks were 'clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles', UN agency says.
(2026-10-04). Thursday 10/22: Webinar: A Conversation with Omar Barghouti. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZN2……
(2026-10-04). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-04). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-04). Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail. aljazeera.com Supporters of jailed former prime minister have set off from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad.
(2026-10-04). Thursday 10/22: Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-04). Watch: Nth Time Netanyahu Speaks to Empty Benches at UNGA. ummid.com In an embarrassment occurring nth time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ICC arrest warrant for war crimes, addressed to empty benches at the UN General Assembly Thursday September 24, 2026.
(2026-10-04). Luckin surpasses 38,000 stores globally as its Singapore count hits 100, testing the reach of its overseas model. ecns.cn Luckin Coffee opened its 100th store in Singapore in Bugis on September 28, marking another milestone in the Chinese coffee chain's overseas expansion. Since making the city-state its first international market in 2023, Luckin has served more than 1.9 million customers locally and become an increasingly familiar name in Singapore's coffee market. The company now operates more than 38,000 stores across China, Singapore, Malaysia and the U.S.
(2026-10-04). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-04). Ku Klux Klan leader claims rising support ahead of US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The Ku Klux Klan says support for its message is growing as it seeks to rebrand around family and faith.
(2026-10-04). The show must go on? Europe pledges massive support despite Ukraine's corruption storm | Watch, Kyiv. hindustantimes.com The European Commission has warned Ukraine that EU support comes with "zero tolerance" for corruption, as Kyiv faces renewed scrutiny over high-level graft investigations. The warning comes as Ukraine seeks billions in additional EU funding and faces pressure to strengthen anti-corruption institutions. EU officials have also urged member states to address Kyiv's urgent air-defence needs, including shortages of Patriot interceptors.
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-04). Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election. aljazeera.com Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.
(2026-10-04). Imran Khan's party launches march to Islamabad demanding his release. aljazeera.com Supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have launched a long march towards Islamabad.
(2026-10-04). Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly Delayed Until 2030. indybay.org Iconic Pollinator Remains at Risk of Migratory Collapse…
(2026-10-04). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-04). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-04). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-04). Reclaiming workers' ownership over artificial intelligence and technologies. mronline.org 
Contemporary anti-technology movements and different forms of resistance against big technology companies, data corporations, their data centres, and AI are often branded as Luddite movements, creating a historical parallel with the workers' uprising in textile towns of England in 1779.
(2026-10-04). Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case. aljazeera.com Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). Friday 10/9: San Francisco Book Launch. indybay.org Adobe Books (3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA)…
(2026-10-04). Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead – F1 boss. al-monitor.com The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle East, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali said Saturday. | "Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for (us to stay in) Qatar and Abu Dhabi," Domenicali told French broadcaster Canal Plus on the sidelines of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia this weekend.
(2026-10-04). UP NEET UG Round 2 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' today i.e. Friday September 25, 2026 Second Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Round 2 Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-04). People vs Palantir in Palo Alto. indybay.org Demonstration outside of Palantir's former headquarters and still busy office.
(2026-10-04). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "48 | Resisting the Big Settlement" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgbQ……
(2026-10-04). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-04). Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown. aljazeera.com Criminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.
(2026-10-04). West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI. aljazeera.com Shai Hope's 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.
(2026-10-04). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(2026-10-04). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/10: No More Techno Fascists Buying Elections in San Francisco Speak-out. indybay.org 2026 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-04). Putin's scary Kyiv warning: why is Russia urging foreigners and diplomats to flee Ukrainian capital. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a fresh warning to foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel in Ukraine, urging them to leave Kyiv and avoid travelling to the country as Moscow says it will continue targeted retaliatory strikes. The warning comes amid a renewed Russian air campaign against Kyiv, including attacks on key infrastructure, and has raised questions over whether further strikes could be imminent.
(2026-10-04). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-04). Sunday 10/4: Campaign Kickoff & Rally Yes on 4, California Fair Elections Act. indybay.org San Francisco Campaign Kickoff & Rally for Prop 4 | Harvey Milk Center for the Arts | 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117…
(2026-10-04). Debris found near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane. aljazeera.com The US Coast Guard says a field of debris found near Nantucket is believed to be from an emergency medical plane.
(2026-10-04). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-04). Man City's Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorer. aljazeera.com Sullivan's goal beat fellow teenager Julian Hall's record for United States which was only set against Chile on Tuesday.
(2026-10-04). 1,000 NNU CNA Nurses From Around the Country March To Get Palantir Out & Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Over 1,000 nurses marched in San Francisco and spoke out about the need to terminate contracts that Palantir has at hospitals and with all government agencies. They also are for the shutdown of ICE.
(2026-10-04). Tuesday 10/27: One City One Book: Cities as Ancestors. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-04). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-04). Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours. aljazeera.com Yemen's government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.
(2026-10-04). Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with NZ election promises. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lauren Crimp of RNZ New Zealand's Green Party has pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups and cap bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else. It says its transport plan offers fast, frequent and affordable services. Under the Greens' policy, public transport would be free for children, students, apprentices, Community…
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/3: Panel Beifang, Chinese Imperialism, Labor & Nambia: An International Panel. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83005215942?pwd=Enka79……
(2026-10-04). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-04). Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer. indybay.org PHOENIX, September 29, 2026 — A federal appeals court today denied a petition from conservation groups and Tribal advocates seeking reconsideration of a March decision that cleared the way for the transfer of Arizona's Oak Flat to the Resolution Copper mining company.
(2026-10-04). Eugene Doyle: The quiet general and the fast growing Eurasian region. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Nurlan Yermekbayev is one of those very important people most of us in the West have never heard of. I had been travelling with him for two days in the Xinjiang Region of China before I even realised who this quiet, dignified man was. As the Secretary-General of the SCO —…
(2026-10-04). France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called. aljazeera.com Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
(2026-10-04). How To Get Into A Place That Runs On Trust. indybay.org Three weeks, about twenty care-run places, almost no replies. One answer, and it was a no. Here is what I actually learned about the doors into places that run on trust, which gates are real and which only sort people, and how to walk through the real ones.
(2026-10-04). Jamia Millia alumnus Osama Noor wins Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com Osama Noor, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of Law (Batch of 2023), has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government.
(2026-10-04). Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital. aljazeera.com Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay's capital, breaking windows and denting cars.
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/17: No Kings Vote Early March. indybay.org 18th and Dolores Streets…
(2026-10-04). Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries. al-monitor.com MANILA, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over anairstrikein Myanmar's Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate discussions within the regional bloc on how best to assist Myanmar.
(2026-10-04). Hong Kong deepens Middle East ties amid global realignment: HKSAR financial chief. ecns.cn Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong's cooperation with the Middle East and the Global South deepens and makes substantive progress, with such collaboration evolving from two-way capital and personnel flows toward broader cooperation on innovation, technology and industrial projects, as well as deeper exchanges of experience in institutional development.
(2026-10-04). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-04). Somalia President: Houthis 'not in a position' to bring Yemen peace. aljazeera.com Somalia's president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb…
(2026-10-04). Trump's integration policies build on Gulf, Turkey ties and Syria success. al-monitor.com Iran's influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.
(2026-10-04). Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day. aljazeera.com Protesters say the election commission's voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi.
(2026-10-04). Friday 10/2: Report On The Rigging Of An Election At KPFA, KPFK and the Pacifica Network. indybay.org You can register for this event at here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9q3F3w……
(2026-10-04). LIVE: Portugal vs Norway — UEFA Nations League. aljazeera.com Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.
(2026-10-04). Yemen government forces say struck Houthi targets. al-monitor.com Yemen's government forces said Sunday they had…
(2026-10-04). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-04). Mamdani, Irish PM play bingo, 'split the G' in New York. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video riding the subway with Irish PM Micheal Martin during UN week.
(2026-10-04). Nurses March to Demand that Palantir Stop Targeting their Patients. indybay.org Over 1000 march behind banner: "Palantir Tracks — Ice Attacks" in Global Week of Action…
(2026-10-04). Today's breaking news from Kiev. gilbertdoctorow.com Russians attack North Bridge in Kiev, setting off air raid alarms across the city as Chancellor Merz arrives with a trade delegation…
(2026-10-04). Wednesday 10/21: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-04). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-04). Tuesday 10/27: Becoming Leaderful: A Panel Discussion on Building the Communities We Want. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th St Suite 290, Oakland…
(2026-10-04). Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot's Australia ties. aljazeera.com Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
(2026-10-04). Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election. aljazeera.com Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
(2026-10-04). President arrives in Egypt for AU meeting. sanews.gov.za President arrives in Egypt for AU meeting | El-Alamein, Egypt – President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt on Saturday to participate in the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in El-Alamein. ⚪ President Ramaphosa will attend the meeting on Sunday, 4 October, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). | The meeting will bring together Heads of State and Government of the AU Bureau, Chairpersons of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms (RMs), heads of AU organs and development partners, including the Unit…
(2026-10-04). Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race. aljazeera.com Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
(2026-10-04). Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina? aljazeera.com Balkan nation seeks EU membership, but divisions threaten that goal.
(2026-10-04). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-04). News X World podcast on Russian bridge bombing at arrival of Merz in Kiev. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 1.20 I express my gratitude to the production team at News X World for putting up this morning's rather passionate condemnation of Merz, "thick as a stick"as I say here. I don't know how the Modi government feels about Merz, but if any tuned in to this show it gave them food …
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/10: Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival. indybay.org Newark Library, Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560…
(2026-10-04). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-04). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-04). WI BOPM Friends Global Class War Actions in Wisconsin Over the Years (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos by WI BOPM members and friends. For more photos: wi.bopm All photos by WI BOPM members and friends. For more photos: wi.bopm All photos by WI BOPM members and friends. For more photos: wi.bopm All photos by WI BOPM members and friends. For more photos: wi.bopm All photos by WI BOPM members and …
(2026-10-04). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-04). Saturday 10/24: Book Reading: "Bad Energy" by Joshua Frank in conversation with Scott Parkin. indybay.org Nomadic Bookshop | 326 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-04). 'And they call it democracy'. mronline.org 
Commentary on social democracy and the current state of the labour movement and its leadership was not as detailed.
(2026-10-04). Statement Of The Unlawfully Dismissed Namibian MUN Union Leaders Of Rossing Uranium Mine. indybay.org Nine fired Namibian Rossing uranium miners will be having a court hearing more than 6 years after they were illegally fired by the Chinese owned mine. They are demanding justice and support for their campaign to get their jobs back and their fight for justice for all Namibian workers.
(2026-10-04). IIT Bombay postpones Sept 26, 27 exams. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has postponed Mid-Semester Examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2026.
(2026-10-04). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-04). Row after report claims decisions taken without Poll Panel's knowledge. ummid.com A huge row has erupted after The Indian Express in its report claimed that a number of decisions in the last ten months were taken without the knowledge of the Election Commission, sometimes unconstitutionally.
(2026-10-04). Thursday 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-04). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-04). Nepal pays for a climate crisis it didn't create. mronline.org 
Catastrophic flooding in the Himalayan country has left families searching for answers.
(2026-10-04). Houthis claim strike on Aramco site as Yemen fighting intensifies. aljazeera.com Spokesman for Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen government says Houthi claims of targeting Riyadh are 'misleading'.
(2026-10-04). Valadao Dairy Linked to Criminal Animal Cruelty. indybay.org Congressman Valadao's dairy sends newborn calves to calf ranch exposed dragging, shooting sick calves…
(2026-10-04). Resign and Become Approver: Rahul Gandhi Advises CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing a Press Conference Thursday September 24, 2026 advised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign and become an approver.
(2026-10-04). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Houthis' revenge strike? NASA confirms massive fire at Aramco as Saudi prepares 100,000 troops. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-04). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Trump forced Release of EU Oil Reserves, but it may not Avert Fuel Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-10-04). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-04). Why does the US want to deport Salah Sarsour? aljazeera.com
(2026-10-04). Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-04). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Dodik urges Serb turnout against 'Sarajevo crooks' in Bosnia election. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-04). Xi and other Party and state leaders attend ceremony to present flower baskets to national heroes on Martyrs' Day in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Travel Notes, St Petersburg: installment five. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-04). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-04). NNU Nurses Rally At ICE To Demand ICE Be Shutdown & Palantir Be Purged At All Hospitals. indybay.org
(2026-10-04). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). Lever Weekly: Forever Chemicals, Never Trumpers, Always Wall Street. levernews.com
(2026-10-04). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). Unable to break Iran, Trump sends more warships. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-04). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-04). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-04). 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.
(2026-10-04). Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted UAE says. al-monitor.com By Eman Abouhassira, Maha El Dahan and Alexander CornwellDUBAI/TEL AVIV, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a "terrorist attack" with an axe during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday.
(2026-10-04). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.