(2026-10-17). US waives Russia- related sanctions threatening 100 % tariffs on India, China. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major relief for India and China, US President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended several sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian exports. The decision came just one day before the measures were due to take effect under a bill he signed last month.Trump said the suspension was in the national interest of the United States.In an executive order issued late Friday, Trump said he was waiving the implementation of the sanctions, restrictions and duties provided under the Graham Act. He also informed Congress that suspending the measures at this time was in the US national interest.However, th…
(2026-10-17). Oppose the Trump administration's drive to strip Ilhan Omar of citizenship! wsws.org Citizenship is being made vulnerable to a government determined to punish opposition.
(2026-10-17). Fight Trump's Fascist Martial Law With General Strike Mobilize On October 30 Global Action. indybay.org On October 30th there will be a a global day of action against genocide, wars and attacks on the working class around the world. The need to support and organize for a general strike to stop Trump's likely martial law is growing and only the working class can stop these fascist moves.
(2026-10-17). Italian Students Join French in Growing Autumn School Uprising. indybay.org Italian students have joined in solidarity with French students by calling for education reforms, and an end to Italy's complicity in the Gaza genocide .
(2026-10-17). "Hay que ir casa a casa, no hay otra forma" : Gobierno cubano prioriza la atención a las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro de la República, Eduardo Martínez Díaz, señaló hoy que la atención social constituye una prioridad para el Gobierno cubano y requiere un trabajo más integral de las instituciones y las autoridades locales. Al cierre de agosto, Cuba había identificado a 883 446 personas en situación de vulnerabilidad.
(2026-10-17). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Returning to Gaza after 2 Years. juancole.com When I entered Gaza through the c…
(2026-10-17). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Techo Fascists & Demo Party Crimes Use Of Drones & Speak Out Against Expansion of Drones. indybay.org The billionaire Zionist Mayor of San Francisco with the support of the techno fascists who run San Francisco and the Trump government are pushing more drones in San Francisco and a police state. Activists spoke out in front of San Francisco City Hall before a Police Commission meeting where a vote would be taken on the expansion of the use of drones.
(2026-10-17). Staatsterrorismus im Namen einer ´gerechten Sache ª. strategic-culture.su In dieser Woche begann vor dem Hanseatischen Oberlandesgericht in Hamburg der Prozess um den Sprenganschlag auf die Gaspipeline ‚ÄûNord Stream". Manche bezeichnen ihn bereits als den grà∂àüten politischen Prozess in Deutschland im 21. Jahrhundert. Doch gemessen am Verhalten der Verdà§chtigen, der Journalisten, der deutschen politischen Elite und sogar der Vertreter der àñffentlichkeit erinnert das Geschehen im Hamburger Gerichtssaal eher an eine Theaterauffàºhrung. Eine, bei der alle Rollen der Beteiligten im Voraus verteilt wurden. | Sechs Explosionen in einer Tiefe vo…
(2026-10-17). AFT President Weingarten's AI "safety standard" is a corporatist pact with Microsoft. wsws.org The AFT's "iron-clad" AI safety standard was signed with the company that funds the union's own AI academy, then carried to a platform shared with the fascist strategist Steve Bannon.
(2026-10-17). Faculty and staff at City Colleges of Chicago vote 96 percent to strike; walkout set for October 19. wsws.org By Monday, workers in two major industries could be on strike simultaneously in the third-largest US city, only weeks before the November elections.
(2026-10-17). 2 serious accidents at postal processing facility in Pontiac, Michigan. wsws.org Several recent incidents involving the activation of machinery during maintenance highlight unsafe conditions at the Michigan Metroplex mail processing center in Pontiac, Michigan.
(2026-10-17). BHP to cut 300 Pilbara iron ore jobs as unions impose sellout deals. wsws.org The unions covering BHP workers in the Pilbara issued token denunciations of the job cuts, before immediately pledging their assistance in delivering them.
(2026-10-17). EU summit in Brussels: European powers intensify war drive against Russia. wsws.org While the Trump administration, amid its conflict with the European powers, is seeking at least for the moment a certain accommodation with Russia, the EU governments, led by Berlin, are pressing for the continuation and expansion of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-17). A socialist perspective to fight against war and austerity! Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Victorian election! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the November 28 Victorian election to provide workers with a socialist and internationalist perspective against every other party.
(2026-10-17). Interest rise starts to hit AI boom. wsws.org The major American AI firm CoreWeave was hit by a "tornado" this week, as its shares plunged at one point by around 28 percent.
(2026-10-17). A warning sign: Australian government unlawfully held citizen for 945 days in immigration detention. wsws.org The Labor government's rising number of wrongful immigration detentions is another warning of the anti-immigrant bidding war underway in the political establishment.
(2026-10-17). Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution. wsws.org President Trump announced October 16 that the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, set for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, will not be livestreamed, reversing the plan by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to broadcast the killing.
(2026-10-17). Sri Lankan government assures IMF it will present 2027 austerity budget. wsws.org The latest IMF staff-level agreement means another round of austerity to guarantee debt repayment and protect the interests of international capital.
(2026-10-17). After the UAW election debacle: We must build rank-and-file committees and take power on the shop floor! wsws.org This statement was issued by Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania who ran for president of the UAW in the recently-concluded elections.
(2026-10-17). Police Commissioner Tisch mocks Mandani, DSA at New York banquet. wsws.org Tisch used the occasion of the Al Smith banquet to taunt her nominal boss, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for rejecting the call of the Democratic Socialists of America that he fire her for assaulting anti-ICE protesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
(2026-10-17). Hundreds of Chicago hotel workers enter second week on strike, as union confines walkout to six out of 46 hotels. wsws.org The hotel workers' agreements expired August 31, when 85 percent of members at 46 hotel properties authorized a strike. But just six hotels have walked out.
(2026-10-17). Mexican health workers vote down wage deal as rebellion grows against the union and the government. wsws.org IMSS workers rejected the SNTSS wage deal after a national march called over the union's head. The union and the Sheinbaum government are now moving to suppress the struggle.
(2026-10-17). Carney's investment summit: More profits for oligarchs, more exploitation for the workers. wsws.org Carney demonstrated during the two-day summit what his government really stands for: enhanced profits for the oligarchy, intensified worker exploitation and a full-throttle drive to expand Canadian imperialism's ability to wage war against its rivals in pursuit of resources, markets, and strategic influence.
(2026-10-17). Foreign experts: 'China AI threat' is a Western fabrication. ecns.cn Radhika Desai, a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada, and Glenn Diesen, a professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave exclusive interviews to China News Network's "News Lounge" program.
(2026-10-17). Xi stresses prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development.
(2026-10-17). Gyurme Kunzang Jigme Enthroned as the 13th Minling Trichen at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The 13th Minling Trichen Gyurme Kunsang Jigme was formally enthroned at Mindroling Monastery in Dranang County, Xizang Autonomous Region,on October 16,2026. The ceremony was attended by all the monks of the Mindroling Monastery, eminent Buddhist masters from several other monasteries, representatives of the monastic and lay Buddhist communities.
(2026-10-17). Xi urges decisive progress in advancing Healthy China Initiative. ecns.cn A national conference on health was held in Beijing from Oct. 12 to 13. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He stressed that the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) is crucial to achieving the goal of building a Healthy China by 2035. China must remain firmly committed to the path of health development with Chinese characteristics and implement guidelines for the health work in the new era. The country should build on its stre…
(2026-10-17). Experts gather in Chongqing to discuss biomedical industry-education-research-application cooperation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-17). New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links. ecns.cn The second phase of the Ezhou Airport Expressway in central China's Hubei Province opened to traffic on Friday, adding a key link to the fast-growing cargo hub's road transport network.
(2026-10-17). Former Pakistan's Ambassador to China: Most impressed by Xizang, where infrastructure building is expensive but China made it happen. ecns.cn Former Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, sat down for an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network. During his tenure in China, he visited Xizang three times and Xinjiang nearly ten times. He met and talked with local residents face to face, witnessing the sound preservation of local culture.
(2026-10-17). China advances local hybrid rice seed production overseas. ecns.cn China is expanding hybrid rice research and seed production overseas to improve yields and support local cultivation, as part of efforts to promote the crop worldwide.
(2026-10-17). First specialty vehicles assembled in Xizang roll off production line. ecns.cn The first batch of specialty vehicles assembled in the Xizang Autonomous Region rolled off a production line on Friday at an industrial park in Qonggyai County, Shannan City, a first for the region's specialty vehicle manufacturing industry.
(2026-10-17). China-Laos Railway handles more than 1 million cross-border passenger trips. ecns.cn International passenger trains on the China-Laos Railway have carried more than 1 million cross-border passenger trips since service began in April 2023, the Mohan border inspection station said Wednesday. The trains have run more than 4,000 times, and annual cross-border passenger numbers have grown by more than 30% on average.
(2026-10-17). First batch of overwintering red-billed gulls arrive in Kunming. ecns.cn The first groups of the migratory birds have recently arrived in Kunming, with their numbers continuing to grow, marking the start of the city's annual gull-watching season.
(2026-10-17). China urges Japan to face history over Yasukuni Shrine enshrinement of Class-A war criminals. ecns.cn The Japanese government at the time knew full well the disgrace of enshrining Class-A war criminals and, fearful of the consequences, deliberately kept the decision-making process secret, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.
(2026-10-17). China to introduce X-prefix train numbers for high-speed trains exceeding 350 kph. ecns.cn China will add a new letter, "X," as a prefix for the numbers of Fuxing high-speed trains that will run at more than 350 kph (217 mph), China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, said Friday.
(2026-10-17). China to issue 15.5 billion yuan in treasury bonds in Hong Kong. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance will issue renminbi-denominated treasury bonds worth 15.5 billion yuan (about $2.18 billion) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Oct. 23, according to the ministry's website.
(2026-10-17). Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen named one of FAO's 100 women heroes. ecns.cn Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman known for her efforts to combat desertification, was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development, a global recognition initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.
(2026-10-17). China to host 2026 Global Governance Forum from Oct. 23 to 25. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) will be held from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) announced on Friday.
(2026-10-17). New giant fungus species discovered in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered a giant fungus in Yunnan Province, identifying both a new species and a new fungal family, Dianjunaceae, according to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-10-17). Tianjin opens Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's first export-oriented bonded warehouse. ecns.cn The first global bonded warehouse for exports in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region opened in the Tianjin Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone on Tuesday.
(2026-10-17). Temperatures set to plunge across northern China. ecns.cn A new wave of cold air will sweep across China starting Thursday, sharply lowering temperatures across much of the north, with many areas expected to see their coldest weather of the second half of the year over the next seven days.
(2026-10-17). 140th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Visitors crowd the exhibition halls as the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opens in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026. The fair covers 1.55 million square meters and runs in three phases through Nov. 4.
(2026-10-17). U.S. right-wing figures criticized over remarks on Elaine Chao's Shanghai kindergarten visit. ecns.cn Dennis Wilder, a U.S. international relations scholar and former CIA and National Security Council official, has sharply criticized right-wing Republican figures who attacked former Cabinet member Elaine Chao over a visit to a Shanghai kindergarten.
(2026-10-17). China's foreign trade expands 18.8 pct in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 18.8 percent year on year in the first three quarters of this year.
(2026-10-17). Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony. ecns.cn Viewing China's AI through the lens of "threats": how far will the U.S. go to distort the facts?
(2026-10-17). ZXMOTO attracts overseas buyers at 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, speaks to the media at the exhibition venue of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026, as ZXMOTO seeks to expand into overseas markets.
(2026-10-17). 'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand. geo.tv
(2026-10-17). Teacher tackles Oregon school shooter, helping prevent further bloodshed. geo.tv Emergency personnel direct traffic at the Journey Church family reunification location following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-17). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). 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
(2026-10-17). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food – An Interview with Walter Santucci. indybay.org Audio interview with Walter Santucci – musician, animator, puppeteer, and filmmaker – on his latest film "I'd Rather be Turned Into Cat Food."
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 11/11: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-10-17). The Second Chance Sports Act Is Now Law in California: Will Weightlifting Soon Return? indybay.org
(2026-10-17). Tallying Real Estate and Development Contributions to Ryan Mayoral Campaign. indybay.org Campaign finance records show Ryan Coonerty has received roughly ten times more in real estate and development contributions than Ami Chen Mills has during the 2026 campaign for Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. As of September 19, Ryan Coonerty has accumulated $15,448 in contributions from real estate and development interests, out of the $131,978 in total contributions made to his campaign. In comparison, Ami Chen Mills has only received $1,660 from real estate and development interests in her bid for mayor, and has raised $43,398 in total contributions. Besides direct campaign contributions, Coonerty has r…
(2026-10-17). California SEIU 1000 Members To Strike On October 21. indybay.org SEIU 1000 California state workers with 100,000 members will be going on strike on October 21 throughout California.
(2026-10-17). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-17). Lessons Of Bolsonaro Victory In Brazil & The Working Class With Fabio Bosco. indybay.org The recent victory of Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil was a victory for the rightwing and also for Trump who demanded that the Lula government release Jair Bolsonaro from prison. Brazilian unionist and supporter of the trade union federation Conlutas talks about what happened and the lessons for the future.
(2026-10-17). Saturday 10/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "Pax Judaica Explained" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yENc……
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-10-17). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-17). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-17). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-17). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-17). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-17). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-17). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-17). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-17). 30 Months After Uproar Over Jonathan Oscar Speech. indybay.org What do his pro-Israel denouncers say now?>
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-17). When Trump and Rogers mock El-Sayed's Name, they're Mocking the Bible. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump and Michigan senatorial candidate Mike Rogers make a big deal out of the name of the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, who goes by Abdul. They are of course attempting to other him, hoping that Michigan voters will be reluctant to vote for a Muslim. El-Sayed was born in Michigan and was raised by his American step-mother, Jacqueline Johnson, so there isn't actually anything alien about him. A Rhodes scholar, he taught health sciences at Columbia University and ran the Health Department in Wayne County, Michigan. He is campaigning o…
(2026-10-17). Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars — but can't Find Them. juancole.com
(2026-10-17). Traditional glutinous rice cakes in South China grow into rural business. ecns.cn Ligao glutinous rice cakes, a traditional delicacy at Ligao Town of Liuzhou, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have grown from a household snack into a local industry.
(2026-10-17). Punjabi man arrested for wife's murder in California, staged killing as detention by ICE agents. ptcnews.tv
(2026-10-17). Major setback for H-1B visa holders as US ends 540-day extension window of work permits. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major setback for H-1B visa workers and their spouses, the United States has ended the automatic 540-day extension of work permits for several categories of immigrants. Thousands of foreign workers, including Indians, could be forced to stop working in the US while waiting for their work permit renewal applications to be approved.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formalised the new rule on Wednesday. It makes permanent a policy first introduced through an interim rule on October 30 last year.The automatic extension of work permits for up to 540 days was introduced in May 202…
(2026-10-17). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). South Korea reviews expanding military mission in Middle East, report says. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) – South Korea is reviewing an expansion of its military operations in the Middle East, the Kyunghyang Shinmun newspaper reported on Thursday, as the US ally faces pressure from President Donald Trump to provide support for the war in Iran. Seoul is weighing expanding the operational area of its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit, which was dispatched to the Gulf of Aden in 2009, to include the Gulf of Oman, which links to the Strait of Hormuz, the newspaper said, without naming sources.Here are details of the report:…
(2026-10-16). Trump says US may need to strike Pickaxe Mountain. al-monitor.com (Refiles to fix formatting, no changes to text)WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said the US may have to target Pickaxe Mountain, a site linked to Iran's nuclear program, as he aims toensure Tehran does not get a nuclear weapon. In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday night, Trump also said he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war on Iran, which began in February with US-Israeli strikes.* Trump said the US wanted to make sure Iran will never have a nuclear weapon "because if they had it, they would use it."
(2026-10-16). How Yemen Defeated US Air Defenses To Dismantle Saudi Oil. thelastamericanvagabond.com In this episode of Foreign Policy, we look at the context behind Yemen's strikes on Saudi Arabia's airports—the context the media hides—and how US air defenses have collapsed under the weight of Yemeni missiles and drones. What does the dismantling of Saudi infrastructure mean for the global economy, US regional hegemony, and the Greater Israel
(2026-10-16). Saudi Arabia under fire…. Yemen is burning down the House of Saud. strategic-culture.su "Yemen did not want this war, but we are bringing the fire back to Saudi Arabia." | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Saudi kingdom is…
(2026-10-16). Oil Prices Soar as Yemen's Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Co., Rival's Palace in Aden. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Helpers of God (Ansarullah) movement, which controls northern Yemen where some 80% of Yemenis live, is fighting on two fronts. The Helpers of God are led by members of the Houthi clan, and are sometimes called the Houthis. They are targeting Saudi Arabian targets on land and sea, and they are attempting to expand the territory under their control inside Yemen. Southern Yemen is vast and very thinly populated, and is the seat of the internationally recognized government of Yemen, under which probably only about a fifth of the population lives. Both fronts have been hot this…
(2026-10-16). Yemen's Houthis are at War with Saudis for own Reasons, not as Iran Proxy. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — A
(2026-10-16). Explainer-Why is the battle for Taiz so important? al-monitor.com By Angus McDowallOct 16 (Reuters) – The city of Taiz is rapidly emerging as the most important battlefront in Yemen's reignited civil war, pitting the Iran-allied Houthis against the internationally recognised government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition. Houthi forces have encircled Taiz in recent weeks by cutting its main road south to Aden, causing widespread displacement and worsening a humanitarian crisis. Here's what you need to know: WHY IS TAIZ SO IMPORTANT?
(2026-10-16). Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Aden. al-monitor.com The Houthis launched a deadly missile attack Thursday on the presidential palace in the Yemeni government's interim capital of Aden, as Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for the recent dramatic escalation in the long-running war. | The attack hit command centres located inside the Al-Maashiq presidential compound used by government forces and the Saudi-led military coalition that supports them, a Yemeni minister said on condition of anonymity.
(2026-10-16). Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup after attacks. al-monitor.com The Asian Cup in January is "on schedule", Saudi Arabian organisers said, after growing fears for the tournament following Houthi attacks on the country. | The continent's top football official said this week that the competition could be postponed to 2028, while stressing there was "no hurry" to make a decision.
(2026-10-16). In besieged Taiz, families take shelter as Houthis close in. al-monitor.com TAIZ, Yemen, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Ali Hassan and his family took shelter under a stairwell at a school in Taiz as Iran-allied Houthi forces closed in around them, tightening a siege of Yemen's third-largest city. The 42-year-old said the latest fighting between the group and Saudi-backed government forces had forced him to flee several times. The wider conflict has also left its mark on his body: a shot from a Houthi sniper paralysed his hand in 2021, he said.
(2026-10-16). Take Action October 20 to End the Illegal U.S.-Israeli War on Iran. progressivehub.net KEVIN MARTIN…
(2026-10-16). Resistance or Complicity? The Engineered Paradox of Digital Activism. publicbooks.org As genocide unfolds in Gaza, we turn to platforms that profit from our witness. Are we fueling the very systems we seek to resist?
(2026-10-16). Alone in Gaza: Genocide leaves Palestinian man without family or a home. aljazeera.com One man wanders Gaza in search of somewhere to sleep, having lost his family in an Israeli strike.
(2026-10-16). ALL Art Is Political When You Live In A Genocidal Dystopia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-10-16). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-16). Flávio Bolsonaro atascado en el banco master. cubadebate.cu Hay relaciones políticas que comienzan con una solicitud de patrocinio y terminan en una investigación de la Policía Federal. La relación de Flávio Bolsonaro con Daniel Vorcaro, controlador del Banco Master, pertenece, hasta el momento, a esta categoría.
(2026-10-16). Bahamas reafirma su apoyo a Cuba con nueva donación al sistema de Salud. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de cerca de una tonelada de medicamentos e insumos médicos, donado por Bahamas, está destinado al Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de Cuba. Con esta contribución, el país caribeño ratifica su respaldo al sector sanitario cubano y refuerza los vínculos de cooperación y solidaridad entre ambas naciones.
(2026-10-16). Rusia dona 750 toneladas de aceite vegetal a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La recepción oficial de 750 toneladas métricas de aceite vegetal entregadas por Rusia a Cuba estuvo presidida por el embajador de la nación euroasiática en La Habana, Víktor V. Koronelli, y el representante del PMA en Cuba, Etienne Labande; el vice primer ministro y ministro de Comercio Exterior, Oscar Pérez-Oliva, y la ministra de Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz.
(2026-10-16). Cuba recibe 425 toneladas de arroz donadas por Japón. cubadebate.cu En ceremonia oficial, el Embajador de Japón, Excmo. Sr. Nakamura Kazuhito, hizo entrega a autoridades cubanas de 425 toneladas de arroz como parte de la contribución de un millón de dólares donado por dicho país a través del Programa Mundial de Alimentos de las Naciones Unidas (PMA).
(2026-10-16). Día Mundial de la Alimentación: una mirada al campo cubano. cubadebate.cu Cada 16 de octubre, el Día Mundial de la Alimentación invita a reflexionar sobre el acceso a los alimentos y los desafíos que enfrenta la agricultura. En Cuba, esta fecha llega en medio de una profunda crisis económica, marcada por la escasez de recursos, las dificultades materiales y los obstáculos para garantizar el abastecimiento de la población. A pesar de estas limitaciones, los campesinos continúan trabajando la tierra y sosteniendo una labor esencial para el país.
(2026-10-16). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Asociación Hermanos Saíz: 40 años en defensa del arte joven. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz celebrará sus 40 años en la emisión de este viernes de la Mesa Redonda, dedicada a repasar la historia, los aportes y los desafíos de una organización esencial en la promoción y defensa del arte joven cubano.
(2026-10-16). La recuperación agrícola de los campos cubanos. cubadebate.cu En el eje temático 7 de las transformaciones económicas y sociales proclamadas por el Estado Cubano están las herramientas necesarias para alcanzar la recuperación agrícola de los campos cubanos y mejorar las condiciones de vida en las comunidades rurales.
(2026-10-16). Convoca el Ministerio de Educación a consulta pública del anteproyecto de Ley de Educación. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Educación de Cuba llamó a la población a participar en la consulta del anteproyecto de Ley de Educación, cuyos criterios y sugerencias podrán enviarse al correo ley.educacion@mined.gob.cu.
(2026-10-16). Uruguay vs. Argentina: Confirman el clásico del Río de la Plata. cubadebate.cu Las selecciones de Uruguay y Argentina disputarán un partido amistoso el viernes 13 de noviembre en Tel Aviv, el tercero entre ambos en el siglo XXI tras los encuentros de 2003 y 2019.
(2026-10-16). From capitalist crisis to crisis of whiteness: Rubio, Western decline, and the defense of white supremacy. mronline.org 
Marco Rubio's appeals to Western civilization, Christian heritage, and the defense of Western dominance are fundamental to the consolidating global fascist project, functioning to transform a crisis of political economy into a crisis of what he and others refer to as civilization.
(2026-10-16). Life is an endless battle in Gaza. electronicintifada.net How do you make plans for the future when every day is uncertain?
(2026-10-16). 3-year-old girl watches mom burn alive in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli settlers, soldiers attack Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank.
(2026-10-16). Italy names senior Israelis, Katz in probe over Gaza flotilla activists. al-monitor.com ROME, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and senior military, police and prison officials have been placed under investigation in Italy over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, Italian prosecutors said on Friday.The move expands an investigation that was previously focused on Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir.
(2026-10-16). UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as commercial supplies halt. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Gains in tackling malnutrition in Gaza remain fragile and could be undermined by disruptions to supplies entering the Palestinian enclave, the UN children's agency UNICEF said on Friday, urging that all crossings remain open.Israel said on Wednesday commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza because of what it described as a dispute over taxes between local merchants andmilitant group Hamas.
(2026-10-16). West Bank Settlers Attack, Hospitalize Washington Post Journalist in Olive Grove Attack. news.antiwar.com Violence against Palestinians and the press has been on going problem in Israel in general for years, but the level of such incidents in the occupied West Bank has reached a fevered pitch in recent months, with Israeli settlers attacking people with virtual impunity. The latest attack saw Washington Post veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine among …
(2026-10-16). Washington Post Journalist Hospitalized After Israeli Settler Attack. truthout.org Israeli settlers conducting an assault on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid their autumn olive harvest also attacked a U.S. journalist on Friday, sending her to the hospital as she and other journalists were documenting the coordinated violent raid. Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist for The Washington Post, was donning a "press" vest when settlers chased her and a group of… |
(2026-10-16). American photojournalist Heidi Levine attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank. cpj.org Beirut, October 16, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Friday Israeli settler attack on American journalist Heidi Levine, which wounded her while she was covering the olive harvest in Abu Fallah, near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Speaking to CPJ from her hospital bed, Levine, who is a freelancer…
(2026-10-16). Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack. al-monitor.com By Pesha Magid and Ali SawaftaABU FALAH, West Bank, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Clad in black and their faces masked, dozens of militant Israeli settlers burned olive trees and threw rocks at Palestinians in a coordinated attack on Friday on a West Bank village's annual harvest that injured at least two people including a journalist.Some 80 settlers, some of them carrying gas canisters, descended from a hill above a terraced olive grove where villagers from Abu Falah had gathered to pick ripe fruit, a cherished annual tradition in Palestinian life, Reuters witnesses said.
(2026-10-16). LeverMind Quiz: Why Is There So Much Money In Elections? levernews.com 
(2026-10-16). I've Spent My Life Fighting Corruption. Finally America Is Going To Vote On It. levernews.com
(2026-10-16). Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | With the midterms less than a month away, some pundits and polls suggest Democrats have the election in the bag. But is that really true? David Sirota travels to Minnesota to speak with someone who knows the danger of election complacency and overconfidence: Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.Today on
(2026-10-16). The Mexican Government Is Close to Approving a Law Aimed at Removing the Use of Cash. thelastamericanvagabond.com Will an effort to limit and eventually ban cash payments work in a nation where 80 to 90 percent of payments are made in cash? On Wednesday, the Mexican government inched closer to passing a law that would begin the process of phasing out cash payments and requiring digital payments. The "Digital Economy Law" was
(2026-10-16). Exclusive: Iran, a coiled cobra ready to strike. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-16). Fuelling Moscow's war machine? U.S. and Europe are buying record levels of Russian energy exports. strategic-culture.su The war in Ukraine has always been about fomenting a proxy war to defeat Russia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The contradictions are…
(2026-10-16). Trump vai voltar a colocar a Europa em seu devido lugar? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-16). The Trump—Putin diesel deal isn't what you think. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Events of the last few days will have limited economic impact but bring political benefit…
(2026-10-16). The resilience of the world economy is built on illusion — it's time the West woke up. strategic-culture.su By Marco CARNELOS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Record debt, a paralysed trade-dispute architecture and the normalisation of sovereig…
(2026-10-16). RAPID RESPONSE: Stop Homeland Security's abuse of power. peoplesworld.org 
Stop abuse of power now! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand that they uphold democratic rights and stop the Department of Homeland Security's abuse of power against Rep. Ilhan Omar and all immigrant communities. The raid on Rep. Omar's home and the threats to her citizenship are attempts to silence …
(2026-10-16). Down to the wire: Close races, shifting maps define election's final days. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With the 2026 election campaign finally nearing its end—although it'll likely extend after Nov. 3 due to battles over vote counts and GOP allegations of fraud—there is only one certainty that can be concluded as voters go to the polls: The turnout against MAGA Republicans has to be so huge and overwhelming that it will …
(2026-10-16). Trump administration guts Endangered Species Act, nature advocates fight back. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration is rolling out changes to the Endangered Species Act that critics argue will make the law borderline useless in protecting vulnerable species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a new rule on how to implement the Endangered Species Act, specifically redefining the …
(2026-10-16). Cornell University imposes its idea of punishment. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-10-16). Nurse faces federal charges for helping patient escape ICE custody. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—A Michigan nurse is facing federal charges for allegedly helping an injured immigrant patient walk out of a hospital while in immigration custody—a case that has sparked outrage among healthcare workers and immigrant rights activists across the state. Chloe Freeman, a 33-year-old registered nurse from Whitmore Lake, was charged in late August with "instigating or …
(2026-10-16). Chicago hotel workers one week on strike, more could walk out. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Hundreds of hotel workers walked off the job at six Chicago hotels last week, launching what could become the largest hotel worker strike in the city's history. The strike began Oct. 9, just days before the Chicago Marathon drew an estimated 55,000 runners and 1.7 million spectators to town. Workers at the Sheraton Grand Chicago …
(2026-10-16). Republican officials brag about their voter purges. peoplesworld.org 
Most politicians would think twice before boasting about how many of their own constituents they've knocked off the voter rolls, but not today's crop of Republican secretaries of state. With the midterm elections just over two weeks away, GOP election chiefs across the country are competing over who can post the biggest numbers—and they're doing …
(2026-10-16). Chuck Schumer Hasn't Said a Word About Trump's Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-10-16). F-22 Pilot Controls FQ-44 Fighter Drone From The Cockpit For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-10-16). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com 
Hey guys, just wanted to talk about a cool thing that happened last Sunday. We won Best Military Aviation Submission at the 2026 Defense Media Awards in Washington, D.C., for Tyler: Best Defense Electronics and Best Missile Defense | Tyler and Joe Trevithick: Best Rotorcraft | Howard Altman: Integrated Maritime, AI Integration, and the Joh…
(2026-10-16). What The Army's Pacific Commanders Are Learning From Ukraine And Iran Conflicts. twz.com 
(2026-10-16). The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries. twz.com 
America's adoption of long-range one-way attack munitions like
(2026-10-16). Canada's Snowbirds Say Farewell To The CT-114 Tutor Jet. twz.com 
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds brought the Canadair
(2026-10-16). Leonardo DRS Explains How Army Counter-UAS Mission Is Evolving. twz.com 
Leonardo DRS has been heavily involved in mobile counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) efforts including the U.S. Army M-SHORAD (Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) Increment 1 program, also known as SGT STOUT, which provides an air defense capability for ground maneuver forces against low-altitude aerial threats. The company is now preparing for the forthcoming M-SHORAD Increment 4 program, which requires a vehicle-agnostic, reconfigurable, palletized or "sled"-based air defense capability. | TWZ's Jamie Hunter spoke in-depth with Joe Rolwes, Director of Business Development at Leonardo DRS, about how mobi…
(2026-10-16). First C-130J For Navy's New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the first
(2026-10-16). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: 50,000 Uttar Pradesh health workers protest for permanent jobs; Bangladesh garment workers block Dhaka roads for higher wages; Australia: Qantas engineers hold first strike in 16 years.
(2026-10-16). Royal Mail workers must take charge: scrap DM26, end the two-tier workforce! wsws.org
(2026-10-16). University and College Union members at Manchester Metropolitan University back campaign for release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Branch members discussed how Bogdan's case punctures the dominant media narrative on Ukraine, with the term 'meat grinder' used to describe the grim reality of the conflict…
(2026-10-16). Turkish government takes over pro-opposition Halk TV. wsws.org Halk TV, one of Türkiye's most-watched news channels, has been taken over by the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in a police raid on the morning of October 14.
(2026-10-16). Democrats plot major escalation of Ukraine war after midterm election. wsws.org The Democrats are making clear behind the scenes that their central priority, should they win a majority in one or both houses of Congress, will be the escalation of the war against Russia…
(2026-10-16). French youth protests grow as political radicalization spreads. wsws.org Ahead of the October 17 day of action, which grew out of calls on social media for a revival of the "yellow vest" protest over purchasing power and social inequality, blockades are intensifying.
(2026-10-16). Saginaw and Detroit autoworkers discuss outcome of UAW election: "Every dictator claims the people are behind them" wsws.org Michigan autoworkers discussed the massive boycott of the UAW elections, which reinstalled Shawn Fain with the backing of only 6 percent of eligible voters.
(2026-10-16). Bowing to Washington's pressure, Sri Lanka and India refuse to provide aid to Iranian ships. wsws.org Behind its bogus claim of "neutrality," the JVP/NPP has thoroughly tied itself to US imperialism, shedding its pretence of anti-imperialism in the past.
(2026-10-16). Australian Labor government stages phoney climate gathering in South Pacific. wsws.org The Albanese government is using the pretence of climate talks to further seek to dominate the South Pacific, directed primarily against China.
(2026-10-16). Elon Musk Becomes Senate Leadership Fund's Main Donor In Quarter Three. commondreams.org New FEC filings show the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has become the dominant funder of the Senate Leadership Fund, the leading Republican Senate super PAC. Musk was responsible for 58% of the fund's third-quarter fundraising, and his latest contributions bring his total giving to the Republican group to $168 million. His contributions to a single party super PAC appear poised to exceed the previous record by approximately $100 million. | In response, Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert said: | "Elon Musk is pouring unprecedented sums of money into Republican super PACs, giving him extraordinary f…
(2026-10-16). Democracy Now! 2026-10-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 16, 2026; "Abolish & Replace ICE": Rep. Analilia Mejía Blasts ICE for Secretly Using NJ Warehouse; Meet Estrella, an Undocumented Trans Woman Jailed for 9 Years, Then Deported to Mexico; "Against Tech Oligarchy": Inside the Worker Resistance in the World's Most Powerful Industry | Headlines for October 16, 2026; "Abolish & Replace ICE": Rep. Analilia Mejía Blasts ICE for Secretly Using NJ Warehouse; Meet Estrella, an Undocumented Trans Woman Jailed for 9 Years, Then Deported to Mexico; "Against Tech Oligarchy": Inside the Worker Resistance…
(2026-10-16). Croissant and coffee shortage: the apocalypse according to Riga if Ukraine falls. international-reporters.com Normally, reading these first lines, you must be wondering which alternative reality you have fallen into. After all, what is the connection between the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the supposed future invasion of the EU by Moscow, and a potential shortage of croissants and…
(2026-10-16). White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role. geo.tv New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. — Reuters White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from the role, a White House official said on Friday, after President…
(2026-10-16). Palestinians fear violent olive harvest ahead of Israeli elections. geo.tv With a black eye and a bandage covering his face, Palestinian farmer Abdellatif Bazzari looks out at his rows of olive trees that are half harvested before the season has even started.Bazzari, who was injured in a raid on the fields by Israeli settlers that killed his cousin, is afraid…
(2026-10-16). Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of protest. geo.tv Protestors amid security personnels chant slogans as they take part in a flag rally by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 16, 2026.— Reuters'Cockroach' calls rally in support of…
(2026-10-16). US probes Ilhan Omar's decades-old immigration paperwork with eye towards deportation: sources. geo.tv US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks during a campaign rally for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination to fill Tina Smith's senate seat, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, July 20, 2026. — Reuters Probe against Omar focuses…
(2026-10-16). Three children, teacher killed in US state of Oregon school shooting. geo.tv People walk at a family reunification location at Journey Church following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026. — ReutersPolice say shooting occurs at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.Police identifies shooter as…
(2026-10-16). 'Most impotent…', 'Trump's every bad decision linked to…': Democrat Christopher Hale on midterms. hindustantimes.com In this interview with HT's Aayesha Varma, Democratic Political Strategist Christopher Jolly Hale narrates a tale about battleground America. Where do the democrats stand? What has been Trump's biggest mistake so far? The answer to these questions and more lies in this political discussion ahead of November's midterms. So tune in, and buckle up.
(2026-10-16). Syria: Women Barred from Defense, Security Colleges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Officials from the Syrian Ministry of Defense hold a press conference announcing the launch of the National Defense Sciences University in Damascus, Syria, July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-10-16). F1's Rwanda Race Could Be Bad News for Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rwanda's President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the announcement of the Formula 1 African Grand Prix at BK Arena in Kigali on October 13, 2026. | © 2026 Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-16). Has Trump taken America up Sh*t Creek without a Paddle? juancole.com ( I mean, in this ever-stranger world of ours, where even to start? | Oh, wait, give me a second and I'll be right back! I don't want to miss the
(2026-10-16). The One Big Peace Conference and Open Borders. warisacrime.org Approximately once a day for forever, so approximately 365 times a year, someone proposes to me the same good idea. Hey, they suggest, I'd like to organize one big peace conference and create one big peace movement to unite everyone and be stronger instead of fractured. I have several answers. First and foremost is: hell …
(2026-10-16). Trump Admin Just Effectively Killed a Popular Renewable Energy Program. truthout.org Earlier this month, after a series of stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to a long-running program that is supposed to help farmers and rural small businesses stand up renewable energy projects. The new rules, set to go into effect today, October 16, effectively make any solar power development ineligible for funding through the Rural Energy for America… |
(2026-10-16). "Democrats for Mike Rogers" PAC Is Funded by Republicans, Records Show. truthout.org Democrats for Mike Rogers, a group that has spent millions of dollars to defeat Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, has received funds from Republican-aligned organizations, campaign finance records show. Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, made public on October 16, revealed that TFM, a super PAC that has been running commercials against El-Sayed under the "Democrats for Mike… |
(2026-10-16). Inside the Worker Resistance in Silicon Valley's Tech Oligarchy. truthout.org Longtime tech worker organizers Clarissa Redwine and JS Tan's new book, Against Tech Oligarchy: Worker Resistance in the World's Most Powerful Industry, draws on the authors' experiences at major tech companies to chronicle the rise and fall of the tech worker movement, its early victories, and the repression and slide to corporate control that followed. "Over the course of the 2010s… |
(2026-10-16). HHS Demands Answers From Orgs Over Support for Youth Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent letters this week to multiple medical organizations, demanding they provide the department with a "clear, current statement" on their positions regarding gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The organizations in question have expressed support for such care, with many noting that gender-affirming care is based on years of… |
(2026-10-16). Man Shot by ICE in NYC Last Week Yet to Receive Surgery for Bullet in His Neck. truthout.org Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old Dominican man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City last Thursday, has not received surgery to remove a bullet lodged in his neck for over a week. Lawyers for Oscar Belgal have called for his immediate release, citing inadequate care. On Wednesday, the Legal Aid Society, which is representing Belgal, filed a habeas corpus… |
(2026-10-16). Trump Profited From His Giveaway to Big Pharma While Jacking Up Drug Costs. truthout.org An analysis released Friday by Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee details how US President Donald Trump loaded up on shares of major pharmaceutical companies last year as his administration and Republican allies enacted policies that benefited the industry — at the expense seniors and other patients. The JEC analysis estimates that Trump increased his stock holdings in… |
(2026-10-16). Elon Musk Is Bankrolling Massive Push for Ken Paxton in Texas. truthout.org After months of being outspent by Democrat James Talarico on the airwaves, Republicans launched a massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton in September, dropping over $200 million to boost their U.S. Senate candidate in Texas. New campaign finance filings revealed that much of the advertising flurry was funded by one highly motivated donor: Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man. Musk… |
(2026-10-16). New Bill Seeks to Expose What Major Banks Knew Regarding Epstein's Spending. truthout.org Several members of Congress have submitted new legislation that would require financial regulators and private banking institutions to disclose thus far unreleased transactions made by disgraced financier and accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein Wall Street Records Act would require federal banking regulators — including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)… |
(2026-10-16). New Documents Expose Exxon's Attempt to Suppress Damning Climate Evidence. truthout.org "Do you believe that statement's misleading?" "All the clauses in there are patently false. And I told them so." So reads an exchange from the deposition of Joseph Weissman, an ExxonMobil scientist with the company's former algae biofuels program. The "patently false" statement in question was a corporate press release claiming algae biofuel was a viable solution to climate change that… |
(2026-10-16). Males accused of violence are typically treated more harshly than their female counterparts. onlineopinion.com.au When ideology shapes public conversations, how is an adequate diagnosis to be made?
(2026-10-16). Testing ASEAN's resilience amid the global debt surge. onlineopinion.com.au The IMF Fiscal Monitor April 2026 estimates that gross global government debt had reached nearly 94% of GDP in 2025 and, under current fiscal policies, could touch 100% of GDP by 2029.
(2026-10-16). Mostly Economics — Episode 56. cepr.net
(2026-10-16). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-16). Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old kills three children, teacher at Bend Primary School before bystander shoots him dead. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Three children were killed when a 16-year-old boy opened fire at a primary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. A bystander stopped the attack by shooting the teenager dead, the police s | Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old kills three children, teacher at Bend Primary School before bystander shoots him dead…
(2026-10-16). FBI's most wanted fraudster Manjit Singh Bedi sent back to US from India a month after arrest. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Manjit Singh Bedi, a 64-year-old man listed among the FBI's most wanted fraudsters, has been brought back to the United States about a month after his arrest in India by the Punjab Polic | FBI's most wanted fraudster Manjit Singh Bedi sent back to US from India a month after arrest…
(2026-10-16). Malta: On 9-year anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, CPJ, partners say full justice must be delivered. cpj.org On Friday, the Committee to Protect Journalists and six international media freedom and journalist groups issued a joint statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and insisted that those responsible for ordering her murder on October 16, 2017, must be brought to justice. The prominent investigative journalist…
(2026-10-16). China says Israel should stop its of West Bank settlements. al-monitor.com BEIJING, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should stop and reverse its "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements.China has consistently held that the Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century, Wang told Herzog during a meeting in Azerbaijan, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday.
(2026-10-16). Exclusive-Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows. al-monitor.com By Feras Dalatey and Jonathan SaulDAMASCUS/LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a USnaval blockade, shipping intelligence showed and people involved in security said.Tehran has in recent weeks been concealing such cargoes among a growing volume of ship-to-ship transfers by other Gulf producers off Oman, four people in maritime security who track Gulf oil movements told Reuters.
(2026-10-16). Iraq parliament approves remaining cabinet posts, PM deputies. al-monitor.com Oct 15 (Reuters) – Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved the remainder of Prime Minister Alial-Zaidi's cabinet, completing the formation of a government that took office five months ago with several key positions, lawmakers said.• Lawmakers approved 11 portfolios, includingNayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister• Positions had been vacant since Zaidi's government took office in May• Parliament postponed votes on the nominee for migration and displacement minister due to disagreement among parties, lawmaker…
(2026-10-16). Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot after being recruited online. al-monitor.com LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) – A Norwegian teenager who flew to Britain to commit murder after being recruited online by a Swedish organised crime group linked to Iran was jailed on Friday for 20 years.British prosecutors said Johannes Natland, now 19, was recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish criminal group that pays young people to carry out "violence as a service" on behalf of clients, including the Iranian state.
(2026-10-16). US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website shows. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, according to a notice posted on the US Department of Treasury website on Thursday. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya and Susan Heavey)…
(2026-10-16). Can Zimbabwe's ZiG win trust and replace the US dollar? aljazeera.com After repeated currency crises, Zimbabweans remain wary of the ZiG.
(2026-10-16). Argentine students protest on campus over Milei's austerity. aljazeera.com Judge fines the government for failing to fund universities as protests over Milei's cuts turn violent.
(2026-10-16). Myanmar's coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.
(2026-10-16). Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade. aljazeera.com The deaths come as Jakarta says it will accept foreign help to tackle its worst forest fires in more than a decade.
(2026-10-16). Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi's cabinet amid growing economic concerns. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.
(2026-10-16). Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah. aljazeera.com Lebanon's president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.
(2026-10-16). Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home. aljazeera.com This World Food Day, 645 million people are going hungry, yet more than a billion tonnes of food is wasted annually.
(2026-10-16). Bystander guns down suspected primary school shooter in Oregon. aljazeera.com Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
(2026-10-16). Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina. aljazeera.com Protesters in Buenos Aires demanded the government implement a law to boost university funding.
(2026-10-16). Infantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA president. aljazeera.com Infantino spoke at FIFA's long-awaited executive board meeting in Zurich.
(2026-10-16). Peshawar mourns children killed in school roof collapse. aljazeera.com Thousands gather for funeral prayers in Pakistan's Peshawar after a school rooftop collapse killed at least 34 children.
(2026-10-16). Residents douse workers with flaming gasoline during eviction in Peru. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-16). Vibe coding: Game-changer or risky business? aljazeera.com Vibe coding lets users build software with AI, but free alternatives to popular programmes raise security concerns.
(2026-10-16). Call for criminal groups to be declared 'terrorists', as PNG police seize more high-grade guns. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Some Papua New Guinea parliamentarians are calling for tougher laws against violent criminals who they say should be categorised as "terrorists". It comes as PNG police released details of a counter-terrorism operation in Southern Highlands province, in which they seized a cache of high-powered weapons and military-grade explosives. Various…
(2026-10-16). High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for interim injunction on PNG Chiefs. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction against the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name in New Zealand. The NZR has been seeking to stop Papua New Guinea's incoming franchise from using the Chiefs moniker also used by the Super…
(2026-10-16). Syria arrests Mihrac Ural, ex-Assad militia head also wanted by Turkey. al-monitor.com The Turkey-born militia chief and a longtime ally of the Assad-regime, was sought by Ankara over the deadly Reyhanli bombings and by Damascus over his alleged role in massacres on the Mediterranean coast.
(2026-10-16). Voters more worried about Iran war than immigration or crime: polls. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-16). Eisenkot aims to out-hawk Netanyahu ahead of elections. responsiblestatecraft.org Gadi Eisenkot, a leading Israeli politician hoping to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections later this month,
(2026-10-16). President lifts suspension of National Police Commissioner Masemola. sanews.gov.za President lifts suspension of National Police Commissioner Masemola | President Cyril Ramaphosa has uplifted the precautionary suspension of National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, who will resume his full duties on Monday, 19 October 2026. | President Ramaphosa and General Masemola had agreed that the National Commissioner be placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026, following the Commissioner's appearance in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court to face charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). | The National Director of Public Pro…
(2026-10-16). CK Hutchison denies rumors of Li Ka-shing's death. ecns.cn CK Hutchison Holdings has denied online rumors that Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing had died, telling China News Service on Thursday that the claims were "absolutely untrue."
(2026-10-16). New bridge opens over China-DPRK border river. ecns.cn The new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony on this cross-border artery.
(2026-10-16). Mechanization boosts sugar beet harvest in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Sugar beet harvesting is in full swing across major growing areas of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in northwest China, as mechanization across the production chain helps improve efficiency and crop quality.
(2026-10-16). Ancient irrigation system in Fujian added to World Heritage Irrigation Structures list. ecns.cn The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Changtai District of Zhangzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian province, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation.
(2026-10-16). Intervista a Giuseppe Vacca: ´La sicurezza europea si costruisce dialogando con la Russia ª. strategic-culture.su Il centrosinistra diviso sull'Ucraina, il futuro della difesa comune e il nuovo peso dell'Asia: intervista a Beppe Vacca sugli equilibri che cambiano. | Segue nostro Un efficace antidoto alla superficialità che ammorba i talkshow mediatici frequentati da improponibili analisti, improvvisati geopolitici, battutisti in servizio permanente effettivo, che pontificano, sproloquiano su cose maledettamente serie, come lo è la guerra. Alle lettr…
(2026-10-16). Le récit de la ´ guerre hybride russe ª. Serait-ce une nouvelle stratégie de tension de l'OTAN ? strategic-culture.su Par Thomas FAZI | Des preuves appuient-elles ce récit ? Ou cela indique-t-il plutà¥t une campagne de guerre psychologique menée par l'establishment UE-OTAN lui-même contre sa propre population ? | Dernièrement, il ne se passe pas un jour en Europe sans qu'une peur des drones, un incendie ou une panne d'électricité ne soient imputés à la Russie. On nous dit que ces incidents font tous partie d'une "guerre hybride" incessante que la Russie mène contre l'Europe ; une guerre qui implique des incursions de drones, des violations de l'espace aérien, des sabotages, des incendies criminels, des cyberattaques et plus…
(2026-10-16). Canadá: un ´Estado de malestar ª encubierto en fachada de primer mundo. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-16). Effects of a super El Niño on China expected to last through summer 2027. ecns.cn The ongoing super El Niño event is expected to affect China through summer 2027, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center, part of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, said on Tuesday.