(2026-10-26). US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil. aljazeera.com US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.
(2026-10-26). CDF Munir to attend joint meeting with Saudi defence, Turkish intelligence chiefs in Tehran: IRNA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri announced on Monday that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey will travel to Tehran as part of efforts to implement the idea of "endogenous security" in West Asia, according to IRNA. | In an interview carried by ISNA, he is reported to have said that Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin will "attend a joint meeting during their trip to Tehran". | Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Se…
(2026-10-26). Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric in fierce attack on El-Sayed. aljazeera.com Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
(2026-10-26). Cuba congratulates Lula on his re-election victory as president of Brazil. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in Sunday's runoff election, noting that it ensures the continuation of a path toward peace, sovereignty and social justice. | The Cuban president affirmed that Brazil can count on Cuba in the effort to build Latin American and Caribbean unity and integration. | In his victory speech delivered Sunday evening before a huge crowd of supporters in Sao Paulo and after the final results were in, Lula thanked the Brazilian people and highlighted the historic turnout in the runoff. | Lula offered a special thanks to the elderly who…
(2026-10-26). El cubano Moinelo impulsa al SoftBank en la serie japonesa. cubadebate.cu Moinelo entregó la pelota con ventaja de 2-0, construida mediante un cuadrangular solitario de Tomoya Masaki en el tercer episodio y un doble impulsor de Yudai Shoji en el cuarto, pero el relevo dejó escapar su posible victoria.
(2026-10-26). Lula triunfa en el balotaje y tendrá un cuarto mandato al frente de Brasil. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ha derrotado al ultraderecha Flavio Bolsonaro en el balotaje celebrado este domingo. Con más del 93 por ciento de las boletas contabilizadas, el político petista había logrado una ventaja superior a los tres puntos. Lula asumiría un cuarto mandato al frente del gigante sudamericano.
(2026-10-26). Serbia's student movement brings down President Vucic's government, ends decade-long rule in historic upset. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The student alliance 'Student List' has won the election in Serbia, defeating the party of former President Aleksandar Vucic, who is considered close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vucic, was the candidate for prime minister after resigning from the presidency in September.According to Vucic, the student coalition secured at least 135 of the 250 seats in parliament, while his party was projected to win around 105 seats.The student alliance received approximately 2.2 million votes, compared with 1.72 million votes for Vucic's, party. However, the final official results have not yet been annou…
(2026-10-26). Canada: 15 Punjabi-origin candidates elected to British Columbia assembly as Conservatives sweep polls. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Fifteen candidates of Punjabi origin have paved their way into the British Columbia provincial assembly, 12 of them Conservatives and three NDP, according to Canadian media reports.The Conservatives made significant gains in Surrey, British Columbia, home to one of the largest Punjabi communities outside India, winning all 10 electoral ridings in the city."A blue wave has officially engulfed Surrey and White Rock," the Surrey Now-Leader reported, highlighting the party's sweep of the region.Among the winners, Mandeep Dhaliwal retained Surrey North, a seat he won in 2024 by defeating NDP minister R…
(2026-10-26). Lula da Silva, staunch critic of Trump, scripts history with fourth presidential term in Brazil. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The result reportedly went against opinion polls and came amid a wider rise in right-wing politics across Latin America.The victory marks another comeback for the 80-year-old left-wing leader, who previously served as president from 2003 to 2011 before returning to power in 2022 by defeating Jair Bolsonaro.Lula overcame public concerns over rising prices, corruption scandals and his government's performance to secure another term…
(2026-10-26). Lula da Silva wins runoff and retains Brazil's presidency. radiohc.cu In an historic electoral victory, Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Sunday's presidential runoff election, securing 51.77 percent of the valid votes. | In doing so, the Workers' Party candidate defeated ultra right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, of the Liberal Party, who received 48.26 percent of the valid votes. | STORY IS DEVELOPING… | [ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]…
(2026-10-25). Brazil's presidential election runoff begins. ecns.cn
theguardian.com (2026-10-25). Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio BolsonaroLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power.
With nearly 99% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.75% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival's 48.25%.
2026-10-26: Bibi One More Time? | Israel Votes on Netanyahu | No Change For Gaza | France Revolts | Brazil Poll
After years of war, destruction and international condemnation, Bibi wants one more chance. But while Israeli politicians fight for power, Palestinians in Gaza are still being killed, displaced and denied the security and normality that others take for granted.
Will the ballot box bring change, or simply put a new face on the same old policies?
(2026-10-25). China maintains global lead in shipbuilding industry. ecns.cn China continued to lead the global shipbuilding industry in the first nine months of 2026, with its three major shipbuilding indicators accounting for the largest shares of the global market, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-10-25). China edges U.S. to top group at U-17 Women's World Cup. ecns.cn China defeated the United States 3-2 in their final Group E match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Sunday to finish top of the group with three straight wins and advance to the last 16.
(2026-10-25). China's ports streamline exports as green products reach global markets. ecns.cn China is improving coordination among its seaports, airports and land ports to help manufacturers ship goods overseas more efficiently, as exports of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and other green products continue to expand.
(2026-10-25). Pan Zhanle wins men's 100-meter freestyle swimming title at National Swimming Championships. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle wins the men's 100-meter freestyle swimming title in 46.20 seconds at the 2026 National Swimming Championships (25m) in Beijing, Oct. 25, 2026.
(2026-10-25). Yu Zidi wins woman's 200-meter butterfly stroke title at National Swimming Championships. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi wins the woman's 200-meter butterfly stroke title in 2.03.97 seconds at the 2026 National Swimming Championships (25m) in Beijing, Oct. 25, 2026.
(2026-10-25). Young people account for over half of China's red tourism bookings. ecns.cn Young travelers are becoming a driving force in China's red tourism market, with people aged 18 to 35 accounting for more than half of all scenic-site ticket bookings in the first half of 2026, official data showed.
(2026-10-25). Xi exchanges congratulations with Belgium's King Philippe over 55th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belgium's King Philippe on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2026-10-26). Peshawar to clear bazaars. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have decided to launch a large-scale operation against encroachments across Peshawar. Police and other law-enforcement agencies have been brought on board for the drive. Illegal constructions in the city have already been identified. | Special focus will be placed on making Qissa Khwani Bazaar and other historic markets of the inner city more organised, clean, spacious and people-friendly. | Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir, accompanied by officers from law-enforcement agencies, visited Qissa Khwani Bazaar and other key markets of the walled city. During the visit, the team assessed the exte…
(2026-10-26). Peshawar school collapse exposes gaps in safety. tribune.com.pk 
Tahir Khan managed to pull several children alive from the rubble of a collapsed private school in Peshawar's Dir Colony, but the tragedy left him with an unbearable loss: he could not save his two nephews and a niece, who were among the children caught in the disaster. | More than 30 children died in the heartbreaking incident, while several others sustained injuries. Khan, an eyewitness who helped rescue children from the debris, said the loss of his own family members had left him devastated and demanded severe punishment for those responsible. | "What is the point of running a school like this? It would be…
(2026-10-26). Trump prepares new onslaught on Iran in defiance of mass opposition to war. wsws.org The Trump and Netanyahu administrations are in the final stages of preparing a massive new assault against Iran, in advance of elections in which both leaders are expected to face major electoral setbacks.
(2026-10-26). Department of Justice files suit to block certification of Alaska Senate vote—but only if Republican loses. wsws.org The unprecedented lawsuit, defying the US Constitution, is the first overt action by the Trump administration to challenge the results of the midterm election.
(2026-10-26). Hundreds of thousands of protesters defy Macron government's repression in France. wsws.org Many demonstrations were banned or confronted with massive police deployments. The result was a debacle for the French government.
(2026-10-26). The Left Party's silence on Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org This silence is no accident. It is an expression of the political role of the Left Party and a warning to all those who regard it as an opposition to war, social cuts and fascism.
(2026-10-26). SEP candidates in the Victoria election in Northern Metropolitan. wsws.org The SEP candidates are campaigning to build a socialist movement against war, austerity, attacks on democratic rights and the destruction of working-class living standards.
(2026-10-26). New Zealand: SEG candidate advances socialist perspective at Hutt South forum. wsws.org Tom Petterson put forward the SEG's socialist program in opposition to the agenda of war and austerity that is shared by National, Labour and their allies.
(2026-10-26). A socialist perspective to fight against war and austerity! Attend the SEP's Victorian election campaign launch! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party will launch its Victorian election campaign at a public meeting on November 1, advancing a socialist alternative to war, austerity and the rise of the far right.
(2026-10-26). Fourth insolvency in 6 years leaves 12,000 Galeria workers facing store closures in Germany. wsws.org Galeria's latest insolvency shows that the concessions and "restructuring contracts" negotiated by the Verdi union have neither saved jobs nor stopped the plundering of the company by investors.
(2026-10-26). David North opens fall lecture series with meetings at Wayne State and Michigan State universities. wsws.org Dozens of students and workers in Detroit and East Lansing attended each meeting and took part in serious discussions on war, the Democratic Party, and the fight for socialism.
(2026-10-26). Postal worker silenced by union official, management for exposing safety hazards. wsws.org An NLRB ruling found that the USPS had illegally restricted the rights of rank-and-file postal workers to independently organize and solicit grievances over safety issues.
(2026-10-26). Bradford White strikers reject third sellout deal by nearly 62 percent. wsws.org This was a vote of no confidence in the conduct of the strike by the UAW, which has worked with management to impose concessions through open threats.
(2026-10-26). Opposition leader Luisa González arrested in Ecuador. wsws.org The jailing of the candidate who twice ran against President Noboa, five weeks before elections from which her party has been barred, marks a new stage in the criminalization of political opposition.
(2026-10-26). After the COB's betrayals, Bolivian workers launch new wave of struggles against fuel hikes and IMF austerity. wsws.org Twice this year the COB bureaucracy called off general strikes only to be answered by new government attacks.
(2026-10-26). This week in history: October 26-November 1. wsws.org Japan authorizes overseas military deployment for the first time since WWII; South Africa's apartheid regime declares the Bantustan of Transkei "independent"; US Navy aircraft kill more than 500 in a bombing raid in North Korea; Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini survives an assassination attempt in Bologna.
(2026-10-26). Another Shangla youth dies in coal mine. tribune.com.pk 
Another young man from Shangla has lost his life while working in a coal mine, adding to a grim toll that has claimed 83 local miners this year alone. | Hanifullah, son of Momin Khan and a resident of Mian Kalle, Pirabad in Darra Adam Khel, was engaged in labour at a coal mine when the fatal accident occurred. | News of his death plunged the locality into mourning. An announcement for his funeral prayer was made at the mosque in Mian Kalle, Pirabad. Hanifullah's body is the 83rd Shangla miner to die in coal-mine accidents this year and the third such fatality in just the past week. | The relentless sequence of…
(2026-10-26). Federal harmony 'a stroke of good fortune'. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said harmony with the federal government was a welcome development and a stroke of good fortune for the province, stressing that K-P could not function without the federation's cooperation. | Speaking to the media after attending a gathering in Swabi, the governor said the province's problems could only be resolved through joint efforts with the centre. Promoting cordial and brotherly relations with the federation and other provinces was among his top priorities, he added. | Kundi noted that six months was a long period and that everyone must fight terro…
(2026-10-26). Suspect in businessman's murder sent to jail. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-26). Road caught in cycle of excavation. tribune.com.pk 
The Sargodha Road has been excavated for the fifth time in two and a half years, disrupting traffic, affecting local businesses and raising questions about coordination among the development agencies. | Residents said the municipal corporation had reconstructed the road about six months ago. However, sinkholes had appeared at the same location on four previous occasions, in March 2024, June and November 2025 and February this year. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) carried out repairs following the incidents, but the underlying problem apparently persisted. | Excavation of the same stretch has been starte…
(2026-10-26). 5 killed, eight injured in motorway collision. tribune.com.pk 
Five wedding party members, including a couple and a woman, were killed while eight others, including children, were injured when a car collided with a coaster on the M-4 Motorway near Sahianwala Interchange on Sunday. | According to police, the coaster carrying wedding guests from Narowal to Khachian, Barnala, collided with the car travelling from Faisalabad towards Pindi Bhattian near Ganna Bridge in the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company area. | The coaster overturned onto the car, killing five people on the spot. | The deceased were identified as car driver Riffaqat Ali, 50, hi…
(2026-10-26). LPG sells for Rs570 per kg in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Residents of the city are struggling with soaring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, with vendors selling the fuel for as much as Rs570 per kilogramme despite the official rate of Rs279, adding to the financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living costs. | Consumers said some LPG vendors had suspended open sales following government action to control prices but continued selling the gas discreetly to customers willing to pay high rates. | A resident, Muhammad Ali, criticised the government for failing to regulate LPG prices and ensure supplies at affordable rates. | Another citizen sa…
(2026-10-26). CM approves film royalty law. tribune.com.pk 
Preparations have been finalised for the launch of Pakistan's first state-of-the-art Film City on December 15. | According to an official statement, Key decisions aimed at reviving the film industry, promoting modern filmmaking and restoring Lahore's position as its centre were approved at the first meeting of the Punjab Film Authority, chaired by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the formulation of Pakistan's first royalty law for the film industry and directed that it be presented at the next meeting of the authority. | She has approved a rebate of 35 per c…
(2026-10-26). Bride shot dead on wedding reception day in Gujranwala. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-26). Over 9k doctors seek postgrad admission. tribune.com.pk 
A total of 9,008 doctors appeared in…
(2026-10-26). Border curbs cloud Bhagwant Mann invite. tribune.com.pk 
An invitation to Indian Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for the upcoming World Punjabi Conference in Lahore is facing uncertainty over whether cross-border travel policies will permit the leader to attend the event. | Conference Chairman Muddasir Iqbal Butt confirmed that an invitation had been made to Mann but said his participation remained uncertain because of restrictions and policies governing travel between Pakistan and India. | The final decision, he said, would rest with the relevant authorities on both sides. | Butt said the organisers were working with Punjabi language and culture advocates…
(2026-10-26). Ring Road drivers face steep fines. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) has increased fines for traffic violations, adding to the financial burden on commuters already grappling with high inflation and penalties imposed by city traffic police and Safe City Authority cameras. | The revised penalties cover offences ranging from driving without a licence and speeding to illegal parking, overloading, using tinted windows and crossing roads on foot. | Several fines have increased substantially, including the penalty for driving without a licence, which has risen tenfold from Rs500 to Rs5,000. | The increase comes as the Ring Road police intensify enfor…
(2026-10-26). Gold, cash stolen from trader's house. tribune.com.pk 
Burglars stole 10 tolas of gold jewellery and Rs500,000 in cash from the house of trader Ramesh Kumar on Sunday. | The theft occurred in Maheshwari Mohalla while the family had locked the house and visited a shrine in village Jhapio. | Upon returning, family members found the locks broken and discovered the valuables missing.
(2026-10-26). Residents raise alarm over 'narrowing of Nehr-e-Khayyam'. tribune.com.pk 
Residents of Clifton Block 5, joined by environmentalists, architects, engineers and public representatives, inspected Nehr-e-Khayyam for the third consecutive Sunday, expressing concerns over ongoing construction, newly erected barricades and the waterway's drainage capacity. | During the resident-led site inspection, participants observed and documented the installation of three to four rows of concrete box drains, each measuring three metres, which residents said had narrowed the waterway from its original 120-foot width to approximately 50-60 feet. | Residents demanded the disclosure of project documents,…
(2026-10-26). DNA mix-up prompts second exhumation in honour killing case. tribune.com.pk 
A court-supervised second exhumation was carried out on Sunday to collect fresh forensic samples from the remains of a 21-year-old woman allegedly murdered in the name of honour in Jamshoro district, after the first attempt failed to establish her identity through DNA testing because the grave had reportedly been wrongly identified. | The exhumation of Zulekhan was conducted at Jiye Shah graveyard under the supervision of Second Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate Aamir Riaz Rasool Memon. A medical board comprising Additional Police Surgeon Dr Muhammad Adeel Rajput, Dr Madiha Sheikh, Dr Asad Memon and other of…
(2026-10-26). MQM-P threatens street protests over prolonged power cuts. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmakers have threatened to launch protests against K-Electric over prolonged power outages in Karachi, alleging that residents are being subjected to outages lasting up to 18 hours a day despite paying exorbitant electricity bills. | In a statement issued from the party's Bahadurabad headquarters, the lawmakers expressed outrage over prolonged announced and unannounced load-shedding in the country's economic hub, accusing the authorities of turning a blind eye to the crisis. | They said Karachi contributed billions of rupees to the national exchequer every day, yet i…
(2026-10-26). Youth shot by alleged cop in Nazimabad. tribune.com.pk 
A young man was injured in an alleged police shooting in Nazimabad No 2 on Saturday night after police personnel reportedly mistook him for a robber, according to the victim and his family. | The family alleged that the personnel took the injured man, Shorim, to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and left him there before disappearing. He was later shifted to JPMC, where he is receiving treatment. | The victim and his relatives further alleged that the personnel harassed them after the shooting and took away their motorcycle and mobile phone. The District Central police have yet to issue an official account of the incide…
(2026-10-26). No, New York Times, California's Climate Has Always Been a Land of Flood, Drought, and Fire. wattsupwiththat.com The lesson of California history is not that nature was once benign and humans somehow broke it. The lesson is that California has never been climatically benign.
(2026-10-26). 'On Raglan Road' Sinéad O'Connor with Donal Lunny Band. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-26). The French government is hiding behind a 'riots' narrative. aljazeera.com It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.
(2026-10-26). The Gambia's first blind magistrate tests a system built for the sighted. aljazeera.com For a decade, Muhammed Krubally has shown what is possible and what still needs to change.
(2026-10-26). Israel's election: Five key things to know. aljazeera.com Vote comes as Israel is embroiled in multiple wars, faces international criticism and grapples with domestic divisions.
(2026-10-26). Social video captures moment Brazil's election turned. aljazeera.com Video shot by supporters of the candidates in Brazil's presidential runoff show the moment the result began changing…
(2026-10-26). Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election result to be annulled. aljazeera.com Brazil's right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be 'annulled'.
(2026-10-26). US appeals court sceptical of Trump's lawsuit over California voter rolls. aljazeera.com Judge questions Trump-led effort to exert greater influence over the electoral process ahead of upcoming midterm vote.
(2026-10-26). Attackers kill nurse, injure health worker responding to DRC Ebola case. aljazeera.com The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
(2026-10-26). Trump dials up Islamophobia against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate rally. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera looks at the key takeaways from the US president's campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm vote.
(2026-10-26). World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazil's presidential election. aljazeera.com International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election.
(2026-10-26). Ballon d'Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane — who will win? aljazeera.com The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at Monday's gala in London, the first time it has been held in Britain.
(2026-10-26). Lula thanks Brazil's youth for historic election win. aljazeera.com Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term.
(2026-10-26). Brazil election results 2026: Key takeaways from Lula's historic win. aljazeera.com Lula wins a fourth term after a dramatic run-off marred by voting confusion and allegations of interference.
(2026-10-26). Seoul 'fabricated' landmine blast, North Korea tells UN in letter. aljazeera.com South Korea blames Pyongyang for September landmine blast, but North Korea says incident a 'sinister obstructive move'.
(2026-10-26). Two storms slam northern Europe, cut power to 150,000 homes. aljazeera.com Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.
(2026-10-26). Netanyahu rival Eisenkot holds final rally before Israeli election. aljazeera.com Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's rival in Israel's upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.
(2026-10-26). Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election. aljazeera.com Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.
(2026-10-26). Sudden Stratospheric Warming, Powerful El Niño Combination May Lead To Extreme Europe Cold, Energy Crisis! wattsupwiththat.com Extreme cold threatens Europe, energy crisis… When two of the planet's most powerful climate phenomena align in an unprecedented surge, atmospheric scientists pay close attention.
(2026-10-26). Mbappé Seals Real Madrid's Victory in the Spanish Football Clásico. radiohc.cu Havana, October 25 (RHC) — Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 today at the Spotify Camp Nou, breaking the Blaugrana's unbeaten run and turning the Clásico into a high-tension battle, resolved by Kylian Mbappé. | The French striker opened the scoring in the 41st minute with his tenth goal of the season, a blow that momentarily silenced the Barcelona fans and allowed Real Madrid to take the lead. | Barcelona, champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, found their answer in the 61st minute when Raphinha capitalized on a Pedri pass after a corner kick to level the s…