(2025-10-07). Prominent figures killed by Israel since October 7. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Today marks the second anniversary of the October 7 event, when Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack against Israel under an operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood." In response, Israel launched its harshest attack on the Gaza Strip.Since the start of the war, the Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed the death of at least 67,139 people, including over 20,000 children, with an additional 169,583 people sustaining injuries. On the other hand, Israel said on Monday that 1,150 soldiers have been killed since October 7, 2023.Since 2023, Israel has carried out a series of assassinations against prominent Palestin…
(2025-10-07). Global Day of Action for Peace on 2nd Anniversary of Gaza War. indybay.org On the 2nd anniversary of Israel's war in Gaza, activists in Petaluma called for an end to the genocide and forced starvation of the population.
(2025-10-07). U.S. Citizens on Flotilla Imprisoned in Violent Israeli Prison, U.S. Fails to Respond. indybay.org U.S. citizens are among the humanitarians on the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally arrested by Israel, and now imprisoned in Israel's violent prison in the Negev desert. Families say they cannot find out anything about their condition or location. The U.S. is failing to respond. Indigenous women, the grandson of Nelson Mandela and Greta Thunberg, joined people from around the world and risked their lives to take humanitarian aid to Gaza. The starvation and genocide continues.
(2025-10-07). Friday 10/10: Israel! Stop Starving Gaza! Send Netanyahu and Ben Gvir to The Hague! Free Palestine! indybay.org 456 Montgomery – the Israel Consulate | i.e. the local web of the criminal entity…
(2025-10-07). UN Relief Chief Demands End to Israel's Assault on Gaza amid Civilian Suffering. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — UN relief chief Tom Fletcher called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing Israeli regime's relentless attacks that have left tens of thousands of Palestinians dead and hundreds of thousands facing starvation and displacement.
(2025-10-07). Did the Sumud Flotilla give Gaza's fishermen a chance to fish. newarab.com 
(2025-10-07). 77-year-old Indian professor campaigns for Gaza every day. aljazeera.com Retired professor VK Tripathi leaves his home in India's New Delhi every day to hand out flyers about Gaza's genocide.
(2025-10-07). "Humanity hollowed out" : Gaza, two years on. icrc.org The below is a statement by Sarah Avrillaud, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza:…
(2025-10-07). Two years of the Gaza genocide: A crime of Zionism and imperialism. wsws.org On the second anniversary of Israel's launching of the genocide on Gaza, billions of people around the world are outraged by the worst crime against humanity in the 21st century.
(2025-10-07). How the US funded Israel's wars on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. aljazeera.com Twin reports from the Costs of War Project find the US has backed Israel with more than $21bn since October 2023.
(2025-10-07). Israel subjects Flotilla participants to abuse and mistreatment. fidh.org Alexis Deswaef and Aziz Rhali, both vice-presidents of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), are among the 470 members of the Flotilla who were abducted by Israel in international waters on October 1 and 2, 2025. The two men have begun a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment, the mistreatment they are subjected to, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. FIDH is calling for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all the Flotilla participants still (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-07). What is It: Peace Plan or Ultimatum? counterpunch.org 
The Washington Post and its leading national security columnist, David Ignatius, have labeled the so-called "peace plan" for Gaza the "real deal." Ignatius' view of the plan, which is essentially an ultimatum to Hamas that would amount to an unconditional surrender to Israel, is the latest example of Ignatius finding "light at the end of the tunnel" regarding U.S. initiatives on behalf of Israel or the impact of U.S. military weaponry in Ukraine's war with Russia. In 2023, Ignatius wrote that the "thing about tunnels is that you keep moving through them, darkness eventually gives way to light." In the meantime, t…
(2025-10-07). Thursday 10/9: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-07). Cycling Team Cuts Israeli Ties after Global Outrage over Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israel—Premier Tech cycling team will erase its Israeli identity after intense global condemnation and mass pro-Palestinian protests, marking another sign of Israel's deepening isolation amid its deadly assault on Gaza.
(2025-10-07). US gave over US$21 billion in military aid to Israel since Gaza war began: report. scmp.com The United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least US$21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago, according to a new academic study published Tuesday, the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel that provoked the conflict. | Another study, also published by the Costs of War project at Brown University's Watson School of International and Public Affairs, says the US has spent roughly US$10…
(2025-10-07). Gaza in a thousand faces: Two years of Israel's genocide. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera looks back at the faces of people who suffered throughout two years of Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-10-07). First round of Gaza talks ends in 'positive atmosphere': media. newarab.com 
The first round of Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence, Behind closed doors and under tight se…
(2025-10-07). CAIR-LA Condemns USC's 'Disturbing' Sale of Human Cadavers for Israeli Military Training. indybay.org (LOS ANGELES, CA — 10/6/2025) — The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the University of Southern California (USC)'s "disturbing" sale of human cadavers to the U.S. military for surgical training for the Israeli military, which has been engaging in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza for nearly two years.
(2025-10-07). Historic protests in Spain oppose Gaza genocide. wsws.org An explosive conflict is emerging between the working class and the capitalist political establishment, including pseudo-left parties complicit in Israeli attacks on Gaza.
(2025-10-07). Israel: 1,150 soldiers killed since October 7. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the number of army and security personnel killed since October 7, 2023, has reached 1,150, including 1,035 soldiers, according to Israel's Channel 12.The Israeli Ministry clarified that the figures include those killed in the October 7 attack, the war in Gaza, Lebanon, and the occupied West Bank.The Jerusalem Post quoted Israeli military data as saying that 1,152 Israeli soldiers have been killed since October 7, 2023.The newspaper noted that more than 40% of them were under the age of 21, while 141 of the dead were over the age of 40.
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(2025-10-07). Top Vatican diplomat condemns Gaza 'carnage'. newarab.com 
The Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Monday condemned the "carnage" in Parolin was speaking to Vatican media ahead of the two-year anniversary of what he called the "inhuman and indefensible" Parolin said the genocidal war "has brought about disastrous a…
(2025-10-07). As Israel systematically destroys Gaza City, those fleeing have few options. aljazeera.com Once more Israel, Israel is emptying Gaza City while telling residents to flee to "safe zones" that are anything but…
(2025-10-07). Trump's Gaza Initiative: Chance for Peace or Empty Words? juancole.com by Azmat Ali ( Middle East Monitor ) — After nearly two years of war in Gaza, a sudden and surprising development has emerged. Hamas has issued a statement agreeing in principle to release all Israeli captives it holds — both the living and the remains of the dead — and to hand over …
(2025-10-07). Two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza: By the numbers. aljazeera.com Israel has killed or injured more than 10 percent of Gaza's population over the past 24 months.
(2025-10-07). Live: Israel's genocide continues across Gaza two years since start of war. aljazeera.com As talks are in progress in Egypt to discuss plan to end the war in Gaza, deadly Israeli attacks continue in Gaza.
(2025-10-07). Great Ride of Return: Milwaukee ‚Üí Madison for the Gaza Sunbirds October 12, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Great Ride of Return: Milwaukee ‚Üí Madison for the Gaza SunbirdsSunday, October 12, 20259: 00 AM meet-up | 10: 00 AM roll-outMitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee, WIHosts: Ride Against Genocide (Sunbirds supporters) & local partners A long-distance solidarity ride to Madison as part of a global day of action supporting the Gaza Sunbirds para-cyclists. Get your bike tuned; …
(2025-10-07). Israel's attempt to annihilate Gaz. aljazeera.com Israel's war on Gaza has killed one in every 33 people. Here's what two years of destruction look like.
(2025-10-07). Israel/Palestine : Illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla and arrest of peaceful activists. fidh.org Today, the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza and composed by international human rights defenders and activists committed to non-violent action, was violently boarded in international waters by the Israeli army. Hundreds of peaceful activists on board were kidnapped and illegaly arrested, including two International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-Presidents. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of FIDH and OMCT) (…) | – |
(2025-10-07). Day one of Israel and Hamas indirect talks ends on 'positive' note in Egypt. aljazeera.com Sources familiar with the talks say there was progress on Monday, and negotiations will continue on Tuesday.
(2025-10-07). Iran Urges End to Unilateralism, Condemns Israeli Actions at UN. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN ambassador condemned the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza and unlawful aggression against Iran, urging the international community to reject unilateralism and renew its commitment to multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and global peace.
(2025-10-07). Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt end first day on 'positive' note. jagonews24.com The first day of resumed indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt ended on a positive note, amid hopes of a potential deal to implement US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza, multiple sources told Al Jazeera and other media outlets.
(2025-10-07). Responding to flotilla attack, Petro expels Israeli diplomats. workers.org 
In response to Israel's illegal and brutal Oct. 1 attack on over 400 participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing on more than 40 boats, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro ordered the expulsion of the entire Israeli diplomatic delegation from Colombia. The flotilla, carrying food, medicine and other aid to Gaza, . . . |
(2025-10-07). Trump threatens Venezuela with "fire and fury" wsws.org Echoing the genocidal campaign pursued under US auspices in Gaza, Trump's threats against Latin America flow from a policy of state terror against any resistance to the American oligarchy.
(2025-10-07). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). PM Albanese fails to acknowledge genocide. greenleft.org.au PM Albanese fails to acknowledge genocide | Pip Hinman |
(2025-10-07). Oakland Demands Arms Embargo and End to the Genocide. indybay.org Over a thousand in rally and march…
(2025-10-07). A socialist perspective against genocide, world war and fascism. wsws.org Students are returning to universities this October under extraordinary conditions. The IYSSE is distributing this statement at the beginning of the semester at universities in Germany and calls on students to join us in building a mass movement against war and capitalism among workers and young people.
(2025-10-07). Sunday 10/12: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-10-07). Bringing a Howitzer to a Knife Fight: US Armada Off Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Washington's escalating regime-change offensive against Venezuela uses drug interdiction conflated with combatting "terrorism" as a pretext for the expansion of imperial militarism. Donald Trump boasted striking small boats off Venezuela's Caribbean coast to "blow the cartel terrorists the hell out of the water." Claiming destruction of enough drugs to kill 25,000, he called the extrajudicial
(2025-10-07). US Supreme Court rejects challenge by Halkbank to prosecution. newarab.com 
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear another bid by Turkey's state-owned lender The justices turned away Halkbank's appeal of a lower court's ruling that let the criminal case brought by the U.S. government proceed, allowing that decision to stand. Halkbank shares closed 10% lower in Istanbul on the news. | The Supreme Court in 2023 threw out a previous decisi…
(2025-10-07). China sees record-breaking passenger traffic in first half of National Day holiday. ecns.cn Railway passenger trips increased 4.5 percent year on year to total 18.33 million, the waterway passenger volume was up 5.6 percent to 1.91 million, and civil aviation passenger trips rose 4.1 percent to hit 2.32 million.
(2025-10-07). AMD shares surge after signing AI chip supply deal with OpenAI. scmp.com Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will supply artificial intelligence chips to OpenAI in a multi-year deal that would bring in tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue and give the ChatGPT creator the option to buy up to roughly 10 per cent of the chipmaker. | Shares of the chipmaker surged 24 per cent on Monday, adding roughly US$63 billion to the company's market value.
(2025-10-07). Poet detained for alleged derogatory remarks about heaven. jagonews24.com Poet, cultural activist, and graphic designer Shamim Ashraf has been detained in Mymensingh for allegedly making derogatory remarks about heaven.
(2025-10-07). Players embrace fan-tastic China Swing. ecns.cn It's developing into a tournament tradition in Beijing, and it's one that everyone seems to love. Fans giving their beloved international stars Chinese nicknames — sometimes creative, while most times hilarious — and teaching the players how to pronounce them in Mandarin has caught on at the China Open, shedding light on the fun reception the competitors have enjoyed in Beijing.
(2025-10-07). How smaller apartments can solve housing crisis. haaretz.com The percentage of people living in one- or two-person households is increasing, but the housing market keeps building large apartments. It turns out that not everybody needs a living room the size of a basketball court…
(2025-10-07). The Two Years of Fighting since October 7 have transformed the Middle East. juancole.com By Simon Mabon, Lancaster University (The Conversation) — The morning of October 7 2023 set in process a series of events which have profoundly changed the Middle East. At the beginning of that month, the region looked very different to today. Saudi Arabia appeared ready to normalise with Israel, having recently set aside longstanding differences …
(2025-10-07). 2 killed, 4 wounded in Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike on Monday targeted a civilian vehicle on the Zebdine road near a Total gas station in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district, killing two people and injuring at least four others, according to a statement from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The victims were identified by the National News Agency as Hassan Atwi and his wife, Zainab Raslan.Local reports said Hassan was blind, and eyewitness footage circulating online appears to show the Israeli drone hovering overhead until his wife returned to the vehicle before firing a missile, killing them both instantly. Israeli airstrike…
(2025-10-07). Araqchi Slams Israel's Paid Online Propaganda Campaign. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the Zionist regime's use of paid influencers to promote pro-Israel narratives online, citing reports that social media personalities receive thousands of dollars per post as part of Tel Aviv's coordinated digital campaign.
(2025-10-07). "We Will Blow You Out of Existence:" Trump's Caribbean Spectacle. counterpunch.org 
On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered a dramatic address, explicitly threatening those allegedly involved in drug trafficking to the United States with being blown "out of existence". This statement, taken as a blatant disregard for international law and due process, made reference to the latest escalation in the decades-long US War on Drugs, a campaign historically used to justify US foreign intervention in Latin America, and now, prominently aimed at Venezuela.
(2025-10-07). Claim: Politicians Don't Know 2025 Must Be Peak Fossil Fuel. wattsupwiththat.com University of East Anglia academics: "We surveyed British MPs — most don't know how urgent climate action is"
(2025-10-07). Shutdown Standoff: Healthcare Crisis at the Center of Political Impasse. devdiscourse.com In a brief moment of hope, President Donald Trump appeared open to negotiations with Democrats over healthcare subsidies central to the ongoing government shutdown. However, he quickly reversed his stance, renewing the deadlock between the two parties.
(2025-10-07). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-10-07). Sunday 10/26: 28th United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Palo Alto | Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road…
(2025-10-07). Wednesday 10/8: Emergency Teach-in & Call to Action: Save Health Care, Stop ICE & Demand End to Shutdown. indybay.org Virtual teach-in | RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/qZa_iEHoYki_YYLlw……
(2025-10-07). Oakland District 5 staff sides with Prologis, making a hasty coverup of truthful graffiti. indybay.org Prologis, our local Wall St. cancer, has spent the last 12+ months quietly poisoning the Fruitvale district, water, & all of deep East Oakland via toxic dust and hazmat emissions. 3600 Alameda Ave is one of two crime scenes. | Truthful public messaging has been covered up, with local activists surveilled and harassed, all in the name of an illegally planned mega-warehouse.
(2025-10-07). Saudi Arabia and others purchase video game giant Electronic Arts for $55 billion. wsws.org The LBO to obtain Electronic Arts includes $35 billion from the consortium, while $20 billion in financing is expected to be provided by JPMorganChase.
(2025-10-07). Jane Goodall, the primatologist who revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees and ourselves, dies at 91. wsws.org Goodall demonstrated that the evolutionary origins of many basic human behaviors are shared with our closest biological relatives.
(2025-10-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org More workers have joined the national walkout in Ecuador even in the face of brutal repression while 51,000 Alberta teacher began a determined strike Monday.
(2025-10-07). Maduro agradece al papa León XIV por rescate de venezolanos secuestrados en E.EUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro reveló este lunes, en Caracas, que el papa León XIV medió para lograr el rescate de más de 290 venezolanos que se encontraban retenidos ilegalmente en El Salvador y Estados Unidos, agradeciendo su "diplomacia de la prudencia". | El mandatario bolivariano detalló que la intervención del Pontífice fue fundamental para la liberación de 252 ciudadanos "secuestrados, desaparecidos y torturados salvajemente" en centros de detención en El Salvador, a quienes se les acusaba sin fundamento de ser terroristas. | "Fue un milagro rescatarlos", afirmó el Jefe de Estado, y explicó que…
(2025-10-07). Texts show Charlie Kirk decided to ditch Israel 48 hours before his assassination. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Social media outlets were shocked and buzzed by the new bombshell by American commentator Candace Owens, who allegedly shared texts where Charlie Kirk explicitly said he had no choice but to "leave the pro-Israel cause" just 48 hours before he was assassinated.Far-right influencer and conspiracy theorist Candace Owens left many speechless with her latest YouTube video, which gained over 1.5 million views, where she uncovered a chat of the American political activist and entrepreneur, Charlie Kirk, who decided to stop being supportive of Israel, days before he was killed.On Monday, the American commenta…
(2025-10-07). Vicecanciller de Cuba asiste a conferencia Italia-América Latina. radiohc.cu La vice ministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal llegó este lunes a Roma para representar a su país en la XII Conferencia Italia-América Latina y el Caribe. | A su arribo al Aeropuerto Fiumicino, la vice canciller cubana fue recibida por la embajadora de la nación caribeña, Mirta Granda, quien también integrará la delegación de la Isla al evento. | La reunión, con sede en el hotel Parco dei Principi, se desarrollará mañana día 7, antecedida por una recepción que ofrecerá esta noche la Cancillería italiana a los participantes en la misma. | En un mensaje publicado en el sitio de la Presidencia de…
(2025-10-07). Australia signs neo-colonial military treaty with PNG directed against China. wsws.org The talk of a "Pacific family" is cynical window-dressing for a neo-colonial pact aimed at chaining the oppressed masses of PNG to the imperialist war drive against China.
(2025-10-07). Japan braces for shift to conservatism. ecns.cn The election of Sanae Takaichi as the first female president of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democratic Party and the possibility of her becoming the country's first female prime minister indicate a shift toward greater conservatism in Japan's sociopolitical atmosphere, according to experts.
(2025-10-07). two years of trauma, we must choose World leaders commemorate Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. haaretz.com The leaders of the U.K., Germany and France condemned Hamas' 'barbaric' attack as well as the rise in antisemitism that followed the massacre. 'Let's stand with the Jewish people of our country — today, on the two-year mark of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, and on each and every other day,' Germany's chancellor said…
(2025-10-07). Thursday 10/9: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-07). Mujeres de Bayamo construyen un futuro sin violencia. radiohc.cu 
El proyecto ´No Más: Prevención y Respuesta a la Violencia de Género contra las Mujeres en Cuba ª se implementa en Bayamo, capital de la provincia Granma, como parte de una iniciativa nacional que busca reducir las desigualdades de género y fortalecer respuestas efectivas contra la violencia machista. | Presentado en marzo de 2025, es una alianza de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas, la Editorial de la Mujer y la Asociación de Cooperación Internacional COSPE, con cofinanciamiento de la Unión Europea. | Este proyecto incluye acciones en varios municipios del país, con el propósito de concientizar, capaci…
(2025-10-07). Recuerdan en Villa Clara a las víctimas del Crimen de Barbados. radiohc.cu 
Porque tenemos memoria, en Ranchuelo, tierra natal de dos víctimas del crimen de Barbados, se realizó el acto central provincial por el aniversario 49 de aquel acto terrorista que segó la vida de más de 70 personas al explotar un avión de Cubana de Aviación en pleno vuelo el 6 de octubre de 1976.
(2025-10-07). Marc Marquez to miss two MotoGP rounds with shoulder injury. aljazeera.com The seven-time MotoGP world champion will be out of action until November after reinjuring his shoulder on the weekend.
(2025-10-07). Lawyer hurls shoe at India's chief justice over religious row. geo.tv 
(2025-10-07). UNESCO board backs Egypt's Khaled el-Enany as its next chief. aljazeera.com The Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities will be the first Arab to lead the UN's cultural organisation.
(2025-10-07). From the "Heart of Dixie" California may begin to align our Title 5 US Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org Juneteenth, is our global milestone at the close of our U.S. Civil War. Join us for a special "California State Capitol Juneteenth Block Party" for all Californias to pause and discover our unique journey towards freedom as we reconnect with our extended global Pan African family both at home and abroad here in "Sweet Home Alabama."
(2025-10-07). How Ladakh protest leader Sonam Wangchuk went from Indian hero to 'traitor'. aljazeera.com Wangchuk, a celebrated innovator, inspired a Bollywood megahit. Now he's being accused of challenging the Indian state.
(2025-10-07). Without membership vote, New York City government unions approve massive healthcare cuts. wsws.org The Leadership of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, with the collaboration of other city unions, have now lowered the quality of medical care for city workers in order to save the city hundreds of millions of dollars.
(2025-10-07). Green Capitalism in the Americas: False Solutions, Real Threats. counterpunch.org 
In the Americas, old forms of extractivism and accumulation are being rebranded under the guise of "green" development. But beneath the surface, the reality is stark: the transition being promoted today is not a break from fossil capitalism—it is its reinvention as a kind of fossil gattopardismo, in which energy demand expands and the extraction of hydrocarbons intensifies as part of the approach to energy transition, under the illusory umbrella of "net zero" policies.
(2025-10-07). White goods, electronics hot items in holiday. ecns.cn Data from the Ministry of Commerce showed that during the first four days of the holiday, sales from key retail and catering enterprises nationwide increased 3.3 percent year-on-year.
(2025-10-07). US government shutdown enters second week. newarab.com 
The Democrats are With the government out of money since Wednesday and grinding to a hal…
(2025-10-07). IC Fundraising Appeal: Support Independent Journalism in a Year of Living Dangerously. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — These are parlous times for people who speak out against injustice, and I cannot thank our loyal readers enough for their continued devotion to this site and for their spiritual and material support. I got a call recently from University of Michigan campus police warning me to be careful, since …
(2025-10-07). Portland tells Trump: Federal troops out of our city! workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Throughout the night, Oct. 4, and into the morning on Oct. 5, President Donald Trump sent over 100 "federalized" California National Guard troops to Oregon. Two hundred more are expected. The move was in response to a temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut that prevented . . . |
(2025-10-07). Trump's scheme to strip Social Security disability benefits from the elderly. indybay.org Save Social Security…
(2025-10-07). Cultural, sports events boost holiday spending. ecns.cn Shopping malls, restaurants and sports venues in Beijing have remained packed with visitors during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, representing a microcosm of the strong consumer demand nationwide.
(2025-10-07). UNESCO board backs Egyptian ex-minister for top job: official. newarab.com 
The UN culture agency's executive board on Monday voted to appoint a former Egyptian minister as the agency's next chief, the board's chair said, as UNESCO's board backed former Egyptian antiquities and tourism minister
(2025-10-07). Boston rises up for Palestine. workers.org 
Boston When over 1,000 people showed up at Boston City Hall Plaza on Oct. 5 — answering the call of the Boston Coalition for Palestine to rally at the new offices of the Israeli Consulate of New England — they found the entire public mall blocked off by snow plows, . . . |
(2025-10-07). Syrian army, SDF reach truce deal in Aleppo following clashes. newarab.com 
The Syrian army and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reached a ceasefire deal in two districts of The Syrian army had redeployed along several frontlines with the Kurdish-led group in northeast Syria, the Defence Ministry said on Monday, saying the move was not a prelude to military action but to prevent repeated attacks and attempts by the SDF to seize territory. | Recent clashes between the tw…
(2025-10-07). US and China provoke sharp fall in global outlook for renewable power. aljazeera.com Lowered support means capacity now expected to grow to no more than 4,600GW by 2030, 900GW lower than 2024 estimate.
(2025-10-07). Friday 10/10: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-07). RFK Jr. is demanding medical schools teach nutrition. Drexel and Rowan programs say they're already doing that. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Two local medical schools say they're ready — because they have included nutrition as pa…
(2025-10-07). No Kings, No Billionaires Protests Across Wisconsin October 18, 2025 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
"No Kings" events on October 18, 2025 in Wisconsin — List in formation nokings.org Kenosha What: "No Kings 2: Electric Boogaloo" protest, with a dance party theme. When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Where: Civic Center Park, Kenosha. Details: Participants are encouraged to wear creative "king" costumes, bring protest signs, and donate hygiene products for …
(2025-10-07). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-07). Philadelphia hotel workers launch strike. wsws.org The strike brings these workers up against the most powerful real estate firms in the world, as well as major supporters of the Trump administration.
(2025-10-07). Indian-origin man in US faces deportation after police mistake perfume for opium. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian-origin man in Arkansas is fighting to regain his US visa after a shocking case of mistaken identity led to his arrest and possible deportation, all because of a bottle of perfume.Kapil Raghu, who was legally living in the United States and married to an American citizen, was pulled over by Benton police on May 3 during a food delivery. Officers reportedly discovered a small bottle labelled "Opium" in his car's centre console.Although Raghu explained that it was a designer perfume, the police assumed it was a narcotic substance and arrested him for drug possession. Body camera footage capt…
(2025-10-07). In the Autumn of America's Empire. counterpunch.org 
In his novel The Autumn of the Patriarch, which is eerily evocative of our current political plight, Gabriel Garcia Marquez described how a Latin American autocrat "discovered in the course of his uncountable years that a lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth, [and] became convinced … that the only
(2025-10-07). The manufactured science that claims Tylenol causes autism. wsws.org By declaring Tylenol a cause of autism, the Trump—Kennedy administration staged a political takeover of science—turning weak associations into official doctrine and using federal health agencies to legitimize ideology over evidence.
(2025-10-07). Harvard ruled as legally liable for theft of body parts from morgue. aljazeera.com Families can now sue the university for mishandling human remains donated for research and teaching purposes.
(2025-10-07). The Second Coming: Our Metamorphosis. counterpunch.org 
My friend the late Very Rev. James R. Morton, Dean of the cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City, declared that "Ecology is the science of the body of Christ through which we of the earth community learn our sacred connections." These sacred connections, long recognized in native American Indian culture, have
(2025-10-07). En Cuba lamentan fallecimiento del bailarín Alfredo O'Farril. radiohc.cu El Conjunto Folklórico Nacional lamentó este lunes el fallecimiento del reconocido artista Alfredo O'Farril Pacheco (Papá Shangó), primer bailarín, maestro, coreógrafo y figura imprescindible de esa prestigiosa institución y de la cultura cubana. | Durante más de tres décadas, O'Farril (77 años) dedicó su vida al arte danzario, convirtiéndose en un referente de la danza folklórica cubana, ejemplo de rigor, talento y amor por las tradiciones de nuestra identidad, indicó una nota del Conjunto Folklórico Nacional en su perfil de Facebook.Su entrega en los escenarios y su magisterio en las aulas formaron a varias gen…
(2025-10-07). CA's Hydrogen Hub Loses Federal Funding; Groups Respond. indybay.org October 2, 2025 – This week, news broke that the Department of Energy cancelled funding for California's proposed hydrogen hub, also known as ARCHES, among other projects.
(2025-10-07). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-10-07). Egypt's Khaled al-Anani elected UNESCO Director-General, becoming first Arab to lead the organization. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a historic milestone for the Arab world and global cultural diplomacy, Egypt's Dr. Khaled al-Anani has been elected as the next Director-General of UNESCO, becoming the first Arab to lead the organization since its establishment in 1945. Al-Anani, a distinguished Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, secured 55 out of 58 votes in a decisive victory over Congolese economist Firmin Edouard Matoko, with one member state abstaining, during the Executive Board's session in Paris.Backed by both the Arab League and the African Union, Dr. al-Anani's candidacy garnered widespread intern…
(2025-10-07). Philadelphia families say Philly Joy Bank guaranteed income program provided stability during pregnancy. whyy.org 
(2025-10-07). Iraq recovers over 40,000 stolen artefacts taken since 2003. newarab.com 
"The recovery process, focused on heritage and antiquities, is ongoing. We continuously monitor for information on artefacts stolen or smuggle…
(2025-10-07). Between Myth and Muzzle: Press Freedom in the US and UK. counterpunch.org 
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple," wrote Oscar Wilde. That observation holds true for press freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. The US mythologises its First Amendment as near-sacred, while the UK leans on common law and tradition. Both present themselves as guardians of liberty. Yet in both countries, foreign and independent
(2025-10-07). Two Cuban Teams at the Beach Volleyball World Cup in Australia. radiohc.cu Havana, October 6 (RHC) — The International Volleyball Federation announced today the presence of two Cuban teams in the upcoming Beach Volleyball World Championship, scheduled for November 14-21 in Adelaide, Australia. | The competition will feature 48 pairs per gender, and Cuba will repeat the feat of fielding two men's pairs for the first time since 2017, when it did so at the Vienna World Cup. Qualifying culminated this weekend in Mexico, a country that also marked the start of the World Cup cycle earlier this year. | The Cuban representation will be led by Olympians Jorge Luis Alayo and Noslen Díaz, cur…
(2025-10-07). Rail services resume in Sylhet after 4-hour derailment halt. jagonews24.com Rail communication between Sylhet and the rest of the country resumed on Tuesday (7 October) after a four-hour suspension caused by a train derailment.
(2025-10-07). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-10-07). Moroccan court upholds jail term for feminist over blasphemy. newarab.com 
A Moroccan court on Monday upheld a 30-month prison sentence for feminist Lachgar The 50-year-old clinical psychologist known for her rights activism in Morocco was initially…
(2025-10-07). Trump threatens to override courts, invoke Insurrection Act and unleash military on US cities. wsws.org On Monday, the fascist in the White House threatened to ignore court orders and local politicians that did not submit to his drive to establish a police-military dictatorship.
(2025-10-07). Scandal Unveiled: Harvard's Morgue Misdeeds Haunt Ivy League Giant. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal development, Harvard University faces a renewed legal battle as Massachusetts' top court has ruled in favor of families alleging gross mishandling of donated bodies by its medical school.
(2025-10-07). Federal Court Reconsiders Louisiana's Classroom Commandments Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a significant turn of events, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has announced plans to reconsider a previous ruling that deemed a Louisiana law, mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, as 'plainly unconstitutional.'
(2025-10-07). Why is the US military is being deployed in US cities? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @AlexGatopoulos asks why the focus of the US military appears to be turning inward…
(2025-10-07). Dubai Chocolate Craze Garners Global Attention. devdiscourse.com Dubai chocolate, a rich blend of creamy fillings encased in a thick shell, has captivated taste buds worldwide since Fix Chocolatier introduced it in 2021. This confection has bloomed from a social media sensation into a global trend, influencing everything from pastries to ice cream.
(2025-10-07). Five Georgia opposition leaders charged with 'coup' attempt after protests. aljazeera.com The arrests followed clashes on Saturday, as many opposition parties boycotted local elections.
(2025-10-07). Palantir offices doused in paint. indybay.org Palo Alto offices of Palantir, an AI surveillance company with ties to israel, ICE, and the US military, were doused with red paint. | 4 pics and 1 video…
(2025-10-07). Journalists taking Trump at face value are too gullible for words. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-07). 28th United Nations Association Film Festival Takes Place Oct. 16-26, 2025. indybay.org The 28th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) will be held from October 16-26, 2025. This year's theme, MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE, continues our devotion to human rights with an emphasis on our common destiny and issues fostering it, or standing in its way.
(2025-10-07). Saturday 10/11: People's Disco. indybay.org Moe's Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-07). Trump walks back offer to talk to Democrats as government shutdown extends. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says Democrats must end the shutdown before talks can start after six days of gridlock.
(2025-10-07). Met Office Reputation Sinks To New Low, As Outright Lie Is Exposed. wattsupwiththat.com Is it dishonesty or just plain incompetence?>
(2025-10-07). Australian Labor government presides over 000 breakdown. wsws.org Facing public alarm, the Albanese government is trying to blame one company, Optus, for the repeated triple-zero failures since Labor took office in 2022.
(2025-10-07). Unilateral coercive measures opposed. ecns.cn China, on behalf of a cross-regional group of 28 member states, on Friday delivered a joint statement at the Third Committee of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, calling for the immediate and complete removal of unilateral coercive measures, or UCMs.
(2025-10-07). ICT launches probe into AL as political party. jagonews24.com The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally launched an investigation against the Awami League as a political party, appointing an investigation officer to lead the process.
(2025-10-07). The young children killed by Israeli fire this year in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The stories of boys and girls killed walking in their neighbourhoods, playing outside or staying home.
(2025-10-07). Indonesian school collapse toll rises to 67 as rescue ends. jagonews24.com The search for victims of last week's Indonesian school collapse ended on Tuesday with the death toll climbing to 67, an official said.
(2025-10-07). How joining the RCEP will boost Hong Kong's role as a superconnector. scmp.com The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the world's largest trade bloc. Including all 10 economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), mainland China, Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, the group contributes to 30 per cent of global gross domestic product and over 25 per cent of global exports. | In September, Asean's economic ministers issued a joint statement affirming their desire to accelerate the addition of four new members into the RCEP —…
(2025-10-07). Morocco: End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demands social justice. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn the repression carried out by the Moroccan authorities against peaceful demonstrations organised by the 'Generation Z 212' movement, in which minors and human rights defenders participated. They call for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
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(2025-10-07). America's Bread and Circuses: Faux Populism and the Spectacle of Control. counterpunch.org 
It is not unusual to hear America's talking heads—those oracles of the 24-hour news cycle and syndicated radio chatter—invoke the specter of Rome when diagnosing the current malaise of the United States. The comparison is now almost cliché: America, like Rome, is a mighty empire on the brink of collapse, ruined by moral decay, imperial
(2025-10-07). No, Despite Hegseth, we Don't need an even "More Lethal" NATO. juancole.com By Pieter Smit and Anne-Ruth Wertheim | — Translated by Kevin Cook | — ( BNNVARA.NL ) — After Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in his concluding address at the NATO summit in The Hague on 24 and 25 June that NATO should become more lethal, there have been very few concerned responses in the Dutch …
(2025-10-07). Indonesia ends search for victims of school collapse with at least 61 dead. aljazeera.com Officials halt search at al-Khoziny school after clearing debris and determining no more bodies to be found.
(2025-10-07). LeBron James's post causes retirement rumours as Lakers ticket prices rise. aljazeera.com James's cryptic 'The Second Decision' video sends ticket prices for Los Angeles Lakers' final home game skyrocketing.
(2025-10-07). Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen: UN spokesperson. newarab.com 
Nine more United Nations personnel "The Secretary-General strongly condemns the continued arbitrary detentions of its personnel and its partners, as well as the ongoing unlawful seizure of U.N. premises and assets in areas under Houthi control," Dujarric said in a statement. | Dujarric did not specify the timing or circumstances of the…
(2025-10-07). Saturday 10/18: 50th Potrero Hill R&B Festival. indybay.org 20th st and Wisconsin st…
(2025-10-07). ICT amendment bars accused from elections, govt posts. jagonews24.com The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has been amended for the third time. Under the revised law, any individual formally charged by the tribunal will be deemed ineligible to contest parliamentary or local government elections and barred from holding any government position.
(2025-10-07). Venezuela's Maduro says US embassy 'false flag' bombing foiled in Caracas. aljazeera.com President Nicolas Maduro says right wing 'extremists' planned to bomb US Embassy and blame his government for attack.
(2025-10-07). Thursday 10/16: 28th United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Palo Alto | Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road…
(2025-10-07). Teamsters 120 Members Authorize a Strike (If Necessary) at Foremost Farms in Richland Center, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-07). Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones, power outages reported in Belgorod. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it had shot down 251 Ukrainian drones overnight, while the governor of Belgorod said that Ukrainian shelling had damaged electricity infrastructure and left thousands without power."Last night, air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 251 Ukrainian drones," the ministry wrote on Telegram, in one of the largest Ukrainian attacks since the start of the Russian war on Ukraine more than three years ago.The Russian Defense Ministry indicated that its forces shot down 40 drones over Crimea and dozens more over the Kursk and Belgorod regions, among ot…
(2025-10-07). Three scientists share Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. ecns.cn American scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, and Japanese scientist Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance, the Nobel Committee announced at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday.
(2025-10-07). UN refugee chief says US deportation practices violate the law. newarab.com 
The head of the U.N. refugee agency suggested Monday that President Donald Trump's America h Filippo Grandi, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, used a speech to lament that drastic funding cuts and shortages have forced his agency, UNHCR, to slash nearly 5,000 jobs this year, or nearly a quarter of its workforce. The cuts may not be finished, he said.
(2025-10-07). Sociedad civil cubana reitera su condena al terrorismo. radiohc.cu 
La sociedad civil cubana condenó este lunes durante el tercer evento "Por la soberanía de Cuba y contra el terrorismo", la política hostil de que es objeto por Estados Unidos (EE.UU.). | Norma Goicochea, presidenta de la Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU), señaló que todos sus miembros se enorgullecen de la posición de larga data, de rechazo y condena a los actos, métodos y prácticas de terrorismo en todas sus formas y manifestaciones.La ACNU denuncia y rechaza al injerencismo estadounidense y condena el terrorismo de Estado de que es objeto la Revolución cubana", expresó. | Igualmente, manifestó el…
(2025-10-07). Tarique demands water share, cites Felani killing in BBC Bangla interview. jagonews24.com BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, has stated that he wants Bangladesh's rightful share of water from India. He emphasised that he does not want to see another Felani hanging at the border.
(2025-10-07). Nile floods hit Egypt, Sudan, spark new Ethiopia dam dispute. newarab.com 
Rising Nile waters inundated homes and fields in northern Egypt over the weekend, forcing residents to move by boat and intensifying a war of words between Cairo and Addis Ababa over whether In the Nile Delta village of Dalhamo, in Menoufia Governorate, some 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Cairo, men paddled wooden boats through narrow lanes where water lapped at the walls of their homes. | "We lost everything," said fisherman Saied Gameel, standing kn…
(2025-10-07). tariff policy – a declaration of surrender. indybay.org Trump's tariff policy is an expression of the helplessness with which the US is responding to the global crisis of capitalism. | History is never the result of the will of great personalities — not even when it comes to a "very stable genius" (Donald Trump on Donald Trump).
(2025-10-07). Stanford pro-Palestine activists face arraignment in court. newarab.com 
Eleven pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were arrested at The group of current and former Stanford students and activists were charged in April with felony vandalism and felony conspiracy to trespass. All pleaded not guilty during their arraignment the following month. | But after preliminary h…
(2025-10-07). California universities risk losing state backing. ecns.cn California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to strip state funding from any California university that agrees to implement the Donald Trump administration's new "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education." The move has reignited a fierce political battle over academic freedom, international student enrollment and federal control over higher education.
(2025-10-07). Resistance and Reckoning: The Student Movement for Palestinian Liberation and the Future of American Civil Liberties. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-07). Cuba Remains Winless at the World Youth Judo Championships. radiohc.cu Havana, October 6 (RHC) — The three Cuban judokas who took to the tatami today at the World Junior Judo Championships, held in Lima, Peru, were eliminated in their respective opening bouts. | Jon Kuan Fleitas of the 73-kilogram division, Alexander César (81 kg), and Glenda Maso Veranes (70 kg) were unable to make it in their debut against opponents with more international standing. | The former fell to Uzbekistan's Muhriddin Marufov by ippon; César lost to Canada's Artem Neyolov, also by ippon; and Maso was defeated by Japan's Rin Maeda, who imposed two waza-ari to take the win. | The Caribbean team showed d…
(2025-10-07). After two years of war, do Israelis support Netanyahu? aljazeera.com Before the October 7 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu was facing down mass protests and a corruption trial.
(2025-10-07). Sudan: "The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned" icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan…
(2025-10-07). WTF is going on in Berkeley? indybay.org Just saw this on 80…
(2025-10-07). Beijing, Dhaka to accelerate cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin exchanged congratulatory messages on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2025-10-07). Right-wing Democrat Mikie Sherrill struggles in New Jersey gubernatorial race. wsws.org The former Navy pilot, first elected to Congress as one of the "CIA Democrats" in 2018, has been the target of improper release of her entire military record by the Trump administration.
(2025-10-07). WB projects Bangladesh GDP 4.8% in FY26, 6.3% in FY27. jagonews24.com After a turbulent first half of FY25, Bangladesh's economy rebounded strongly in the second half, driven by robust exports, record remittances, and rising foreign exchange reserves, the World Bank said in its latest Bangladesh Development Update released on Tuesday.
(2025-10-07). Powerful earthquake kills at least 72 in the Philippines. wsws.org Hundreds are now living in open fields under tarpaulins or borrowed tents. In San Remigio, nearly 1,000 people are staying in two tent cities.
(2025-10-07). Saturday 11/1: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group:The Age of Insecurity-Coming Together as Things Fall Apart. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2025-10-07). Dodgers' Snell shines as bullpen holds off Phillies' rally for 4-3 Game 2 win in NLDS. whyy.org Blake Snell stuck out nine over six shutout innings of one-hit ball for the Dodgers before relievers Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki thwarted Philadelphia's ninth-inning rally, sending Los Angeles to a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series on Monday night. | Shohei Ohtani delivered an RBI single for his first hit of the series in a four-run seventh, and the Dodgers took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth. | Nick Castellanos slid headfirst into second base, barely eluding a tag, for a two-run double off Blake Treinen that at last sent the Philadelphia crowd into a frenzy and made it a…
(2025-10-07). Friday 10/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-07). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-10-07). The Guardian Is Wrong: Cities Are Hotter Because of the UHI Effect, Not Increased CO‚ÇÇ. wattsupwiththat.com he Guardian's narrative collapses under scrutiny, because it ignores the UHI effect. Cities are not thermometers for the planet.
(2025-10-07). Níger por diversificar colaboración con Cuba. radiohc.cu Las autoridades de Níger aspiran a diversificar la colaboración con Cuba en materia de Salud y Educación, según una comunicación divulgada este lunes por el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores. | El texto asegura que el ministro de Estado, Interior, Seguridad Pública y Administración Territorial de la nación africana, Mohamed Toumba, manifestó el interés gubernamental en un encuentro en Niamey con el embajador cubano José Julián Cala. | Toumba, general de División, hizo votos porque se diversifiquen las vías de colaboración en los sectores de la salud y la educación, en los que la mayor isla de las Antilla…
(2025-10-07). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). AFGE Members United in Call to End Shutdown. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-10-07). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Vietnam : New sentencing of land rights defender Trinh Ba Phuong. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). CALL TO ACTION! Make Oct. 14 George Floyd Day. indybay.org
(2025-10-07). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Thailand: Upholding of the conviction and prison sentence against MP and pro-democracy activist Chonthicha Jangrew. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Magical Mid-Autumn night with the rabbit. ecns.cn
(2025-10-07). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Trump on hostage talks: agreed to important things, good chance for a. haaretz.com
(2025-10-07). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-07). Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake. fidh.org
(2025-10-07). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-06). Famine Expert: Israel's Starvation of Gaza Risks Normalizing the Weaponization of Food. democracynow.org 
Palestinians are still being systematically starved in Gaza even as ceasefire talks are underway this week. "It is a choice that Israel has, whether to feed the people or whether to starve them," says Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University. "The children who have been through this will suffer physical and cognitive harm for the rest of their lives, and there is an obligation on those who perpetrated the crime, and indeed on the rest of us, to give them the support."…
(2025-10-06). 20,000 Gaza Children Dead amid Ongoing Israeli Genocide. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel has killed more than 20,000 children in the ongoing genocide in Gaza since October 2023, local authorities said Sunday.
(2025-10-06). Democracy Now! 2025-10-06 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 06, 2025; "It's Not a Peace Plan": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Trump Push to End War on Gaza; Gaza Flotilla Update: U.K. Journalist Describes "Torturous Conditions" in Israeli Custody; Famine Expert: Israel's Starvation of Gaza Risks Normalizing the Weaponization of Food; Man-Made Famine & Malnutrition in Sudan, Exacerbated by U.S. Aid Cuts | Headlines for October 06, 2025; "It's Not a Peace Plan": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Trump Push to End War on Gaza; Gaza Flotilla Update: U.K. Journalist Describes "Torturous Co…
(2025-10-06). Video: friends of Australian kidnapped by Israel describe extreme violence and torture. thecanary.co Surya McEwen is an Australian volunteer among the almost five hundred humanitarians kidnapped by Israel as they tried to break Israel's criminal starvation blockade on Gaza with baby food and other essentials. While the world's attention has been on Israel's violence and ritual humiliation toward Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, McEwen and Muslim volunteers were treated […] | By
(2025-10-06). Sumud Flotilla activists on hunger strike in Israeli prisons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Dozens of international activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have begun a collective hunger strike inside Israeli prisons, protesting Israel's use of "starvation policy" as a weapon of war in Gaza.
(2025-10-06). Even this Sukkot, parents of Israeli hostages still have unanswered questions. haaretz.com Four parents of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza write about two impossible years — and about keeping up the fight to bring their loved ones home…
(2025-10-06). Prisoners, weapons and timetables: the questions that will make or break Gaza deal. haaretz.com As ceasefire talks begin in Egypt, Trump's push sparks cautious hope — but the devil is in the details…
(2025-10-06). History: The "Penal Colonies" of Palestine. Prof. Tanya Reinhart. globalresearch.ca With tremendous foresight of what is happening now, this article by the late Professor Tanya Reinart was first published by Global Research in 2002 under the title The Penal Colonies. | Our thoughts are with Tanya Reinart. Her legacy will live. …
(2025-10-06). Gaza Flotilla Update: U.K. Journalist Describes "Torturous Conditions" in Israeli Custody. democracynow.org 
Global condemnation is mounting as hundreds of international activists remain in Israeli prison days after Israel's military raided and captured dozens of boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla. Reuters reports at least 170 flotilla activists, of the more than 400 arrested, have been deported from Israel. Many have described torture and mistreatment in Israeli custody. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told Swedish officials she was held in a cell infested with bedbugs and deprived of food and water. Turkish activist Ersin àáelik told the Anadolu news agency that guards had "dragged little Greta by h…
(2025-10-06). The American Nakba. counterpunch.org 
Silencing Dissent on U.S. Campuses to Gaza's Streets Desperate to silence dissent and critics of Israel, the Trump Administration made its appeal to satisfy the Israeli Lobby by deporting pro-Palestinian student-activist Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, who spent several months in ICE Detention for his activism at Columbia University was ordered on September 12 to be deported
(2025-10-06). Gaza Future Poetically Reframed under Threat of Hell. transcend.org 4 Oct 2025 – Memorable Visualization in 3D of Connectivity of a 20-Point Plan – Framed as a long awaited breakthrough, Trump has presented ⚪ with the support of Netanyahu ⚪ a 20-point plan to resolve the tragic conflictual situation in Gaza.
(2025-10-06). Iran Warns of Israeli Breach of Gaza Ceasefire Plan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement about a plan for ceasefire in Gaza, warning that the Zionist regime may breach commitments under the proposed deal.
(2025-10-06). Two years of Gaza genocide: An interactive timeline. newarab.com 
It has been almost two years since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza following the Hamas-led attack on the Gaza envelope, the Israeli-settled regions surrounding the Palestinian territory, on 7 October 2023, killing over a thousand Israelis, many of whom were civilians, and capturing hundreds of captives, both civilians and combatants. | Hamas's stated aim of what it termed Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was to free thousands of Palestinian prisoners and end the siege of Gaza. | But the attack that shocked Israel and the world was met with an ongoing indiscriminate and disproportionate Israeli retribution campai…
(2025-10-06). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-10-06). Paramount staff accuse company of 'aligning with Gaza genocide'. newarab.com 
A group of Paramount employees have accused the company of aligning itself with the genocide in The group of around 30 staff members wrote to the company's leadership last month accusing it of "blatant hypocrisy" in rejecting the boycott call and criticising its heavily pro-Israel programming. | "We refuse to have our labour used to endorse complicity in the brutalisation and erasure of an entire popu…
(2025-10-06). Italy: Mass protests and general strike over Gaza signal mounting working class opposition to war and authoritarian rule. wsws.org One of the centers of the global protests over Israel's seizure of the Sumud flotilla is Italy. On Saturday, October 4, Rome witnessed a one million strong pro-Palestinian demonstration following Friday's nationwide general strike that had already paralyzed much of the country.
(2025-10-06). UN Legal Experts List 15 Reasons to Reject Trump's Gaza Plan. ummid.com Around 35 UN legal experts Friday released 15 reasons to highlight why Donald Trump's Gaza Peace Plan is against international law and must be rejected.
(2025-10-06). Gaza death toll rises to 67,160 as genocide continues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The Palestiian health miistry said Monday that the At least 67,160 people have been killed and 169,679 wounded by Israeli attacks across Gaza since October 2023.
(2025-10-06). Israeli Defense Minister Says Half a Million Palestinians in Gaza City Will Be Considered 'Terrorists' if They Don't Evacuate. transcend.org 1 Oct 2025 – Question is: evacuate to where? They are trapped by the Israeli military in the world's largest open-air prison!
(2025-10-06). Friday 10/10: HANDS OFF Venezuela & STOP the US Supported Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2025-10-06). Trump's 'Comprehensive' Plan to End the Gaza Genocide. transcend.org Released by the White House on 29 Sep 2025…
(2025-10-06). Two Years of Genocide in Gaza, Seventy-Seven Years of Denial. counterpunch.org 
Following the revolt of the besieged against their jailors on October 7, 2023, the Zionist hasbara machine mobilized across the world to impose a false narrative. Its goal was clear: erase history, distort reality, and present Israel as the eternal victim. According to this framing, Israel was a peaceful entity blindsided by an unprovoked attack that supposedly emerged out of nowhere.
(2025-10-06). Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire talks will go 'very quickly'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiations involving Israel and Hamas will go "very quickly".
(2025-10-06). American Jews critical of Israel: Poll. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Recent findings by a major US publication show most Jews in the US say Israel is committing war crimes, and 39 percent say genocide.
(2025-10-06). BBC runs scared from Polanski's truth-telling with embarrassing Kuenssberg spectacle. thecanary.co 
The BBC has just run scared from Green Party leader Zack Polanski's truth-telling. Despite interviewing other major party leaders around the time of their conferences, Laura Kuenssberg refused to do the same with Polanski. And the Green leader has suggested this is because of his strong anti-genocide stance. Following last week's Manchester synagogue attack, the […] | By
(2025-10-06). Big Tech Does ICE's Bidding. levernews.com 
(2025-10-06). Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's Final Epstein-Related Appeal. latintimes.com On the first Monday back in session, the U.S. Supreme Court briskly tossed out Maxwell's final Hail Mary appeal to overturn her conviction for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually exploit underage girls.
(2025-10-06). Lukashenko: Belarus looks to welcome more visitors from Oman. eng.belta.by Belarus is hoping to welcome more visitors from Oman, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman in Minsk on 6 October.
(2025-10-06). Man on trial in Albania shoots judge dead in court, injures 2 others. scmp.com A man on trial opened fire in a courtroom in the Albanian capital Tirana on Monday, killing the judge and injuring two others, police said. | Appeals court judge Astrit Kalaja was presiding over the man's case when the man opened fire, police said, adding that the shooter was promptly arrested. | "The judge was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries on the way," a police statement said.
(2025-10-06). Fear for Muslim schoolgirls rises as Austria pushes hijab ban. newarab.com 
Austria's government is once again moving to impose a headscarf ban targeting Muslim girls in schools — reviving a That original law applied to primary school pupils aged six to ten and imposed fines of up to ‚Ǩ…
(2025-10-06). Hong Kong must look beyond age in selecting 'capable' lawmakers. scmp.com With less than three weeks left of the current Legislative Council term, speculation is high about who's in and who's out for the next Legco. Elections are due to take place on December 7. | However, before voters head to the polls, candidates must first clinch their nominations from the Election Committee. To run for either the Election Committee, functional or geographical constituencies, a person must get nominated by at least two Election Committee members from each of the committee's five…
(2025-10-06). Venezuela says foiled 'false flag' bomb plot targeting US embassy. scmp.com President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Venezuela foiled a false flag operation by what he called local terrorists to plant explosives at the US embassy in Caracas and exacerbate a dispute between the two countries over drug trafficking. | Speaking on his weekly TV show, Maduro said two sources which he did not name "agreed on the possibility that a local terrorist group placed an explosive device at the US embassy in Caracas" in order to aggravate the dispute with Washington.
(2025-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-06). 'Worth the fight': Delaware congressional Democrats vow to stand firm on health care funding to reopen government. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's congressional delegation said Monday they're determined to keep the government closed until Republicans agree to restore health care funding in the short-term budget bill. Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House. | The House passed the Republican spending bill along party lines, but Senate Republicans need Democratic votes to approve the measure. Democrats voted Friday to defeat a GOP House bill that would have funded the government throu…
(2025-10-06). Dhaka, Riyadh seal labour recruitment pact. jagonews24.com In a landmark move set to reshape one of the world's most vital migration corridors, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have signed their first-ever comprehensive agreement on the general recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
(2025-10-06). Does Gandhi Still Matter? Yes, and Rajmohan Gandhi Explains Why. transcend.org 2 Oct 2025 – On the occasion of Gandhi's anniversary, here is an excerpt from the renowned historian-biographer's book that lays out the main arguments on the contemporary relevance of the Mahatma (2 Oct 1869 – 30 Jan 1948).
(2025-10-06). Tehran in no rush to resume ties with Syria: Spokesman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Saying that Iran closely monitors developments in Syria while supporting regional stability, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Tehran is in no rush for the resumption of ties with Damascus.
(2025-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-06). North Darfur displacement worsens as Sudan paramilitary tightens siege. aljazeera.com El-Fasher's population has plummeted by 62% as RSF attacks intensify, marking one of Sudan's worst humanitarian crises.
(2025-10-06). realize how small the coffins Kibbutz Nir Oz grieves two years after October 7. haaretz.com Sagui Dekel Chen, released from Hamas captivity after 498 days, addressed his community during his first visit to Nir Oz's cemetery since the war. Some families have returned to undamaged homes, while burned houses are being rebuilt, but the shadow over the kibbutz remains with nine residents still in Hamas captivity…
(2025-10-06). Indian-origin motel owner shot dead shortly after asking accused 'are you okay'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 51-year-old Indian-origin motel owner was shot dead in US on Friday after he went outside to check on a prevailing dispute. | The incident unfolded after the deceased, Rakesh Ehagaban, stepped out after hearing the commotion and asked the accused "Are you alright, bud?" before the attacker raised his gun and shot him and he died on the spot. | The shooter has been identified as 37-year-old Stanley Eugene West, who had been staying at the motel for over two weeks with a woman and a child. Shortly before shooting Ehagaban, he allegedly shot the woman—described as his companion—in the m…
(2025-10-06). Joint Indo-Russian drills kick off in India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The official opening ceremony of the joint Russian-Indian exercise Indra-2025 took place in India, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
(2025-10-06). Interior Ministry clears Badini border opening. gnnhd.tv 
Customs authorities require three months, and the FIA readiness report has been received…
(2025-10-06). Mysterious Aircraft Crash Near Area 51 Just Got Weirder. twz.com 
(2025-10-06). Human Values under Siege: Geopolitical Tension and War. 80th Anniversary of the United Nations. Ret Admiral Cem Gurdeniz. globalresearch.ca The unipolar order, which lasted only 20 years after the Cold War, no longer exists. The new multipolar system was born.
(2025-10-06). Top Venezuelan Official Claims U.S. 'Threats' Have Made Maduro 'A Thousand Times Stronger'. latintimes.com Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab said that the "threats" authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has received from Trump administration officials have made him "a thousand times stronger"
(2025-10-06). New Israeli aggression on S Lebanon, Bekaa leaves casualties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The Israeli enemy continued on Monday violating the Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement based on the UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
(2025-10-06). High Court rejects conditions for removing attorney general. haaretz.com Last month, the government proposed to follow the protocol for dismissing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but with several key conditions. The Court rejected this proposal: 'Our decision speaks for itself'…
(2025-10-06). Two Arrested for Defacing Museveni's Campaign Posters in Oyam. plusnews.ug 
Police in Oyam District are holding two individuals for allegedly defacing campaign posters belonging to President Yoweri Museveni in Teduka Cell, Eastern Ward, Oyam Town Council. The suspects, identified as Kenneth Onyang and Innocent Odyek, were arrested on Sunday evening by the area LC1 Chairperson, Sam Owili, after they were found removing Museveni's posters from …
(2025-10-06). Met Office Deletes Huge Chunks of Historic Temperature Data After Fabrication Claims. wattsupwiththat.com Time for the Met Office to come clean on using junk computer models as well as invented and exaggerated temperature readings.
(2025-10-06). Voting underway in BCB election. jagonews24.com Voting is underway for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Board of Directors election. The voting, which began at 10: 00 am at a five-star hotel in the capital, will continue until 4: 00 pm.
(2025-10-06). Two years on: How 'Al-Aqsa Storm' redefined Palestinian cause. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The second anniversary of Hamas' surprise military operation in southern Israel has reignited global debate over its origins, consequences, and political meaning.
(2025-10-06). Volunteer Spotlight: Gia Grier. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Brooklyn, NY, USA | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | Militarism and the weapons industry are important topics to me. I studied Peace and Conflict Resolution at Goucher College where I mostly focused on topics including war and natural resources. I enjoy learning about these important issues as they help me to understand how and why culture…
(2025-10-06). First supermoon of the year to light up skies tomorrow. gnnhd.tv 
Supermoon will appear 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than a regular full moon…
(2025-10-06). Toward the Next American University: A Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Higher Ed. publicbooks.org The path higher education was on before Trump's reelection was neither certain nor stable. There is not much to go back to now.
(2025-10-06). French govt quits just hours after being appointed, deepening political crisis. geo.tv 
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government. — ReutersLecornu hands over resignation to French President Macron.His…
(2025-10-06). China's Cyberspace Administration is suppressing 'pessimistic and negative sentiments' online. globalvoices.org 
Online influencers, lying-flatists, fans, and trolls are being targeted by an 'anti-negativity' campaignOriginally published on Lying flat. Image from Flickr user China's Cyberspace Administr…
(2025-10-06). Current Sports Rundown: A Week of Surprising Twists and New Beginnings in the World of Athletics. devdiscourse.com The world of sports witnessed several pivotal developments this week, with former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez facing a felony battery charge in addition to previous misdemeanor accusations. This news comes amidst an array of changes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB.
(2025-10-06). Yemen's Houthis turn to Sudan for new arms smuggling routes. newarab.com 
Yemen's The US and its Arab allies have cracked down on the rebel group's smuggling routes in the Arabian Sea via which Iran has provided them arms for more than a decade. | In response, the group has sought to form new networks via the Red Sea and has established a presence in Sudan and Eritrea. | On 2 October, security services at Aden port revealed details of the seizure of a shipment of Houthi w…
(2025-10-06). New autumn COVID-19 spike as UK government continues to limit access to free vaccines. wsws.org Millions of people who once qualified for free COVID vaccination are now excluded. They must either pay out-of-pocket for a private vaccine or go without. The price of a private COVID jab in the UK is between £75— £105.
(2025-10-06). Selected Articles: War Is Creeping Up on Us. "What do the Russians Think of Putin" globalresearch.ca 
By People all over the world hoped that Putin would stand up against Washington's hegemony as …
(2025-10-06). Europe turns against Israeli occupation regime. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mass pro-Palestine protests across Europe reflect Israel's deepening isolation in Western public opinion.
(2025-10-06). Google Maps to add one-click switch between street and aerial view. gnnhd.tv 
Google is planning to roll out this feature to all users very soon…
(2025-10-06). Nablus Governorate's archaeological sites face Israeli expropriation plans. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In a move described by critics as a systematic effort to confiscate Palestinian heritage, the Israeli government has unilaterally declared 63 archaeological sites in the occupied West Bank as "Israeli historical and archaeological sites."
(2025-10-06). Semanario económico. Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que que finalizó su recorrido por centrales termoeléctricas para supervisar los trabajos de recuperación del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional en medio del difícil contexto que vive la nación con prolongados y molestos apagones, causados por elevados y sostenidos déficits de generación. | Asimismo, Díaz-Cane…
(2025-10-06). Industrial goods share in Iran's exports to Russia increased significantly in 3 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, the share of industrial goods in Iran's exports to Russia has increased significantly over the past three years, and Iran's exports to this destination have almost doubled.
(2025-10-06). Saturday 10/18: Rise & Resist. indybay.org Tanforan Memorial-San Bruno BART Station | 1151 Huntington Avenue | San Bruno, CA 94066…
(2025-10-06). Bulbul set for BCB presidency with Fahim, Faruk as VPs. jagonews24.com Aminul Islam Bulbul is poised to be elected the 20th President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), with no opposition expected in the final vote by the newly elected board of directors.
(2025-10-06). Tehran hosting National Day of Villagers, Nomads. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The National Day of Villagers and Nomads is being held in Tehran on October 6 and 7, with a focus on integrated, participatory, and technological governance.
(2025-10-06). OBC leaders firm on withdrawal of GR granting Maratha quota. ummid.com OBC leaders cutting across the party lines Saturday October 04, 2025 urged the Maharashtra government to withdraw its September 2 GR that granted Maratha quota based on Hyderabad Gazette.
(2025-10-06). Guatemala: President Arevalo to present initiatives to fight gangs. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Oct. 6 (Prensa Latina) Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo announced the upcoming presentation to Congress of two legislative initiatives to combat crime in two key areas of crime control.
(2025-10-06). US Supreme Court weighing presidential powers in new term. geo.tv 
A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. — ReutersDonald Trump's unprecedented expansion of the powers of the US presidency will be put to the test when the Supreme Court returns for its fall term on Monday."The crucial question will be whether it…
(2025-10-06). The world economic and political crisis deepens — warmongering intensifies. workers.org 
By Jorge Cadima The author, a regular contributor to the media of the Portuguese Communist Party, published the article below in the September/October issue of O Militante, the PCP magazine. We are maintaining Cadima's notes listing sources. The article was written before the mass protests and strikes in France and . . . |
(2025-10-06). "The Rose as where some buried Caesar bled:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:18. juancole.com Stanza 18 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is the last in the series that emphasizes the impermanence of royal glory and it transitions to a subsequent set of meditations on the transitory character of life itself XVIII. I sometimes think that never blows so red The Rose as …
(2025-10-06). Guyana Strengthens Defense Systems As Tensions With Neighboring Venezuela Linger. latintimes.com Guyana announced it added radars, military planes and vessels to its defenses as tensions with neighboring Venezuela linger on…
(2025-10-06). SATIRE: Wouldst This Suit M'Lord? theonion.com Tis a humble and rudely constructed domicile, true, but 'tis warm and dry, and there be space enough to lay your head on some flax and pass an evening's time. Reference #35615…
(2025-10-06). Lukashenko announces new phase in relations with Oman. eng.belta.by A comprehensive roadmap for cooperation has been prepared to include specific tasks in food security, industry, tourism, transport and logistics, and investments," the Belarusian president said.
(2025-10-06). Alfred McCoy: A Dying American Empire, 'Rotten to the Heart?'. scheerpost.com White House Photo | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Alfred McCoy / In his
(2025-10-06). Expert concerned over risks of escalation of Ukraine conflict. eng.belta.by Ukraine could become the detonator of a world war, independent military analyst Aleksandr Alesin said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-10-06). Don't Be Fooled: Others Could Have More Interest in Sending Drones to the Nordic Countries Than Russia. transcend.org 29 Sep 2025 – Drones over Nordic airports. No damage. No trace. No answers. Most assume Russia—but what if that's not so? Why is there so much we are not told? Who else might benefit from sending drones into NATO airspace?>
(2025-10-06). CEC promises election as transparent as a mirror. jagonews24.com Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission is moving forward through a transparent process.
(2025-10-06). For a Free Palestine, against US-Israel Empire: Italian Voices from Below. transcend.org Hear some of the voices of Italians who contributed to the nationwide mobilization on 22 Sep 2025 for a Free Palestine, and against the genocidal Imperialists of the decaying West.
(2025-10-06). First Supermoon of 2025 Lights up Today. ummid.com The first Supermoon of the year 2025 is visible today from all across the world, including India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and other countries.
(2025-10-06). UK Green Party demands ban on Israeli military as terror group and apology for Balfour Declaration. tehrantimes.com The British Green Party has voted for the Israeli military to be banned as a terrorist organization and for Britain to apologize for the Balfour Declaration, Middle East Eye reported on Monday.
(2025-10-06). Czechia Under Andrej Babi≈° Will Be Less Pro-Ukraine and More Sovereign. globalresearch.ca With his first message that Ukraine is not ready for EU membership, Andrej Babi≈° announced a dramatic shift from Prague's previous policy, which was one of the most extreme in terms of Russophobia. With Viktor Orbán in Hungary, Robert Fico…
(2025-10-06). Trump's military-style immigration raid in Chicago condemned. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—South Shore Chicago residents who witnessed a massive ICE raid on an apartment building on South Shore Drive and 75th Street here last week continue to express a variety of emotions, including outrage, anger, and fear, over what one immigrant worker said Saturday that he never expected to see happen in America. Under the cover …
(2025-10-06). Could you have varicose veins without knowing it? Most people do. thecanary.co Many people in the UK live with varicose veins without realising it. Symptoms such as aching legs, itchiness, swelling, or restless sensations are often overlooked or dismissed as fatigue. But these signs could point to underlying vein disease that worsens over time if not addressed. Varicose veins aren't always visible When people think of varicose […] | By
(2025-10-06). What Tarique says on Khaleda's role in upcoming polls. jagonews24.com BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, has said that if Khaleda Zia is physically able, she may play a role in the upcoming elections.
(2025-10-06). Belarus hosts over 181,500 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2025, Belarus has hosted 181,601 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
(2025-10-06). 'Trump's invasion': Illinois sues to halt National Guard deployment to Chicago. scmp.com The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sued US President Donald Trump on Monday, seeking to block the deployment of federalised National Guard troops to Chicago, as hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas headed to the nation's third-largest city. | Trump then escalated the widening clash with Democratic-led states and cities over the domestic use of military forces, threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act as a means to circumvent court restrictions on deploying troops where they…
(2025-10-06). Millat Express escapes major accident near Chichawatni. gnnhd.tv 
According to railway officials, a wheel of the train's rear carriage overheated…
(2025-10-06). Kidnapped Members of the Global Sumud Flotilla Begin Hunger Strike in Ketziot Prison. transcend.org 4 Oct 2025 – Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the port of Ashdod on 2 Oct staging a scene designed for public humiliation. From that port began the transfer of more than four hundred activists kidnapped in international waters toward an equally infamous destination: Ketziot prison, in the heart of the Negev desert.
(2025-10-06). Industrial goods share of Iran's exports to Russia increased significantly in 3 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, the share of industrial goods of Iran's exports to Russia has increased significantly over the past three years, and Iran's exports to this destination have almost doubled.
(2025-10-06). Mr. Noodles launches ramen noodles. jagonews24.com The country's popular noodles brand, Mr. Noodles, has launched its new ramen noodles. Eleash Mridha, Managing Director, unveiled the product at a programme on Monday at the brand's head office in Badda, Dhaka.
(2025-10-06). Monday 10/6: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-06). Israeli Forces Intercepting Sumud Flotilla in International Waters. ummid.com The Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) have started intercepting and detaining the activists onboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, the organisers said.
(2025-10-06). 'Sharaa to act' to balance Syria parliament as six women elected. newarab.com 
Six women were elected in the vote, and one of those, Lina Aizouki from Tartous, was also the only Christian to win a seat. An Ismaili Muslim, two Alawites, three…
(2025-10-06). Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers. aljazeera.com The international team discovered how the immune system is kept in check to prevent it attacking the body.
(2025-10-06). China installs record 295,000 robots as workforce shrinks. gnnhd.tv 
These robots are replacing humans in tasks such as welding car frames, assembling electronic devices, and moving heavy goods…
(2025-10-06). 'Completely Unthinkable': Nobel Experts on Trump Getting Peace Prize. ummid.com Experts in Oslo, where the Norwegian Nobel Committee has its office, are of the view that U.S. President Donald Trump has virtually no chance of getting the Nobel Peace Prize.
(2025-10-06). Niavaran Complex to host 'Journey to the Past' educational event for children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A special educational program titled "Journey to the Past" will be held at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran, aiming to introduce children and teenagers to Iran's rich history and cultural heritage.
(2025-10-06). Lukashenko meets with Sultan of Oman in Palace of Independence. eng.belta.by During narrow-format talks and expanded-format negotiations the two leaders are expected to discuss progress in implementing the agreements reached during the Belarus president's visit to Oman in December 2024.
(2025-10-06). ICE attacks face judicial, union flak in Chicago, Oregon. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO and PORTLAND, Ore.—ICE agents' violent and vicious assaults on people, citizens and non-citizens, journalists and innocent bystanders are facing judicial and union flak in Chicago and in Portland, Ore. In Portland, the city and the state already obtained a federal judge's temporary restraining order preventing President Donald Trump from sending more troops to occupy …
(2025-10-06). Pakistan as a Consequence of the Partition of British India in 1947. globalresearch.ca Pakistan as a Country: | Pakistan is a country located in the northwest of the Indian sub-continent. It borders Iran on the west, Afghanistan on the north-west, China on the north-east, and India on the east, with the direct exit to …
(2025-10-06). Venezuela establishes security strategies to guarantee peace. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Vice President for Policy, Citizen Security, and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, held a meeting with the Ministerial Council of Security to establish strategies for peacebuilding, according to unofficial sources.
(2025-10-06). Palestinian Statehood and the Winding Road to Palestinian Self-Determination. transcend.org 29 Sep 2025 – My responses to a Brazilian journalist to questions about the recent diplomatic surge of recognitions of Palestinian statehood.
(2025-10-06). Any visa holder allowed to perform Umrah: Saudi Arabia. gnnhd.tv 
Those coming on visit, family visit, tourist, or transit visas will also be able to perform Umrah…
(2025-10-06). Why does the fossil fuel industry still dominate in Israel? haaretz.com The struggle to repair petrochemical facilities and keep them in northern Israel's Haifa Bay is an example of a greater battle waged by the Trump administration on behalf of fossil fuel companies worldwide…
(2025-10-06). French-German national acquitted of spying charges in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — A Iranian court has acquitted dual German-French national Lennart Monterlos of espionage charges linked to the recent 12-day US-Israeli war on the country.
(2025-10-06). SATIRE: Starbucks Awarded $5 Billion Contract To Explore Military Applications Of Cold Foam. theonion.com 
ARLINGTON, VA—The U.S. Defense Department confirmed Monday that Starbucks had been awarded a $5 billion contract to explore potential national security applications of cold foam, part of the military's ongoing effort to modernize its lactose-based defense capabilities. According to officials, the Seattle-based company will oversee the prototype of a tactical frothed milk topping for use …
(2025-10-06). The Global South: A Reckoning on Alternatives to Caribbean Development and Their Discontents. globalresearch.ca The need for alternative development pathways are necessitated amidst the fact that there are growing endogenous and exogenous national-regional developmental problems…
(2025-10-06). What Abolishing Militaries Includes. transcend.org 2 Oct 2025 – Abolishing something means eliminating it entirely and creating institutions that do things very differently. Abolishing war, and preparations for war, and weapons of war, and militaries means working for a world in which there exists not a single member of a single military or a single weapon.
(2025-10-06). UN Rights Council Creates Afghanistan Accountability Body. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland, February 26, 2024. | © 2024 Hannes Albert/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | (Geneva) — The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6, 2025, adopted a landmark resolution creating an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. The resolution puts the Taliban and all others responsible for serious crimes in Afghanistan on notice that evidence is being collected and prepared so they may someday face justice.The resolution, led by the European…
(2025-10-06). Belarus, Oman sign package of documents on cooperation. eng.belta.by A roadmap has been signed to guide the advancement of Belarus-Oman bilateral cooperation in addition to intergovernmental agreements on mutually lifting visa requirements and on international transportation by road.
(2025-10-06). Cuba does not forget the victims of state terrorism. radiohc.cu On October 6, 1976, pain and horror seemed to line up as they boarded the CU-455 aircraft. | Seventy-three people were traveling on board, including a small Korean delegation, a girl, ten crew members, eleven Guyanese, and the young members of the National Fencing Team, who were returning victorious from a regional event held in Caracas. | There were no survivors. That monstrous act had the decisive support of the CIA and was entrusted to hitmen Orlando Bosch and Luis Posada Carriles, who died years later without paying for their many crimes. | The perpetrators, Freddy Lugo and Hernán Ricardo, flew part of the fl…
(2025-10-06). Sea Level Rise Hoax Exposed: The Disappearing Islands That Refuse To Disappear. wattsupwiththat.com Reality shows that the simple equation of "rising sea levels = island disappearance" is naive oversimplification. Scientists suggest that some islands will shrink, others will grow, and many will remain stable.
(2025-10-06). Haiti on the Brink: Violence Cuts Off Capital and Humanitarian Assistance Pushing Families to Starvation. transcend.org 2 Oct 2025 – Armed groups now control nearly 90 percent of Port-au-Prince. More farmers are cut off from markets with devastating consequences for food prices and insecure families. A staggering 1.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes in search of food and shelter.
(2025-10-06). IRGC chief inspects Persian Gulf units ahead of potential new war with Israel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) says the IRGC's naval troops will respond, with full force, to any move by the enemies in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-10-06). Profiting from War: The Hidden Interests Behind Ukraine's Endless Conflict. plusnews.ug 
In eastern Ukraine, where bombs and gunfire never stop, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stands strong. Once a comedian, he's now a wartime leader, begging the world for help to fight Russia. He says, "We will not give up," and many admire his courage. But there are whispers that some people close to him—old friends and business …
(2025-10-06). Tarique vows return and forecasts BNP election sweep. jagonews24.com Tarique Rahman, the exiled acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has announced his imminent return to Bangladesh to contest the country's upcoming February elections, declaring his party poised to win a sweeping parliamentary majority.
(2025-10-06). Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon in latest truce violation. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-06). Deborah Terrell Family and Supporters Continue the Fight for Justice Criticize Pastor's Eulogy Collab w/ City of New B. fightbackbetter.com 
After weeks of fighting for justice for the death inflicted by New Brunswick police of the 68 year old Deborah…
(2025-10-06). Belarus, Oman negotiate $1.4bn timber processing project. eng.belta.by Belarus and Oman concluded a memorandum of cooperation regarding the construction of a pulp and paper mill in Belarus.
(2025-10-06). The Plain Truth about Vaccines. transcend.org 28 Sep 2025 – To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? This has been the contentious and controversial question for over three hundred years. Since COVID-19, that question has intensified.
(2025-10-06). Tom Casey Troy City Council Dist 6. mediasanctuary.org Tom Casey, the Majority leader of the Troy City Council, is seeking re-election in District 6, South Troy. A former captain in the Troy Fire Department, he discusses his candidacy with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-10-06). Nobel Prize 2025: What they are, when are the awards announced? aljazeera.com Nobel Prize for medicine announced on Monday, followed by five other prizes to be declared over the next week.
(2025-10-06). Why Weren't the October 7 attacks Avoided? juancole.com On October 7, 2023 — two years ago — the Hamas-led offensive was portrayed as "Israel's 9/11" that came out of the blue. This assumption is not supported by the facts. The attack was avoidable. New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After the Hamas-led assault, the Netanyahu cabinet and other high-level Israeli political, …
(2025-10-06). One In Four Migrants In Texas Have Been Placed In Solitary Confinement For Weeks, Report Shows. latintimes.com One in four detained migrants have been placed in solitary confinement for weeks, according to a new report…
(2025-10-06). SPL 2025: Joao Felix bests Ronaldo to become Player of The Month. ummid.com Joao Felix, Portuguese professional footballer who is playing for Al Nassr Saudi FC, has been adjudged Player of the Month September 2025 in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), also known as Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Season.
(2025-10-06). Diplomacy key to resolving Iran nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Vice-President of the European Commission says the sustainable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue can only be achieved through negotiation and diplomacy.
(2025-10-06). Iran objects to UK court ruling on property seizure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iran has objected to a recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal concerning the transfer and potential enforcement of a confiscation order targeting a property owned by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) in London.
(2025-10-06). Creation of Belarusian hub in Oman reviewed, Lukashenko talks about joint projects. eng.belta.by "As a result, we intend to reach the point of setting up a good and long-term supporting point in Oman — a hub for promoting Belarusian products in the region of the Persian Gulf and East Africa," the Belarus president said.
(2025-10-06). Behind Britain's housing crisis—the financialisation of housing and the rise of the rentier class. wsws.org Land is no longer just a factor of production; it's a speculative store of wealth. It has fundamentally reshaped the UK economy, making housing—both rented and owner-occupied—unaffordable and fuelling wealth inequality.
(2025-10-06). US Supreme Court rejects challenge by Turkey's Halkbank to prosecution. scmp.com The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear another bid by Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to avoid fraud, money laundering and conspiracy charges in the United States for allegedly helping Iran evade American economic sanctions. | The justices turned away Halkbank's appeal of a lower court's ruling that let the criminal case brought by the US government proceed, allowing that decision to stand. Halkbank shares closed 10 per cent lower in Istanbul after the news.
(2025-10-06). Trump prepares martial law, orders invasion of Portland and Chicago. wsws.org Over the weekend, the Trump administration escalated its war against the American people, launching coordinated military operations in Portland and Chicago.
(2025-10-06). President Zardari summons Interior Minister Over Sindh-Punjab flood relief tensions. gnnhd.tv 
Disagreements have arisen between Punjab and Sindh regarding relief efforts for flood victims…
(2025-10-06). British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and snobbery, dies at 88. scmp.com Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as Rivals and Riders whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88, her agent said in a statement on Monday. | Cooper, a long-standing friend of Britain's Queen Camilla, sold 11 million copies of her books in Britain alone.
(2025-10-06). America's Shame. Trump Is Helping Netanyahu Build Greater Israel. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The Israeli Minister of National Security says he is proud that the members of the Greta Thunberg flotilla that was bringing food and medicines to Palestinians, who are being deliberately starved and denied medical assistance by Israel, are being punished …
(2025-10-06). How the GPU Murdered Leon Trotsky. wsws.org This lecture examines Stalin's campaign to murder Leon Trotsky—tracing the GPU's infiltration, the failed Siqueiros raid, and Ramon Mercader's successful 1940 assassination—while situating Trotsky's final theoretical battles and enduring revolutionary legacy amid the approach of world war.
(2025-10-06). Non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province up 34% in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 34 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the first half of the previous year, according to a provincial official.
(2025-10-06). Sultan of Oman arrives in Belarus on official visit. eng.belta.by The negotiations between the leaders will be held at the Palace of Independence in Minsk in the evening of 6 October.
(2025-10-06). Lukashenko: Belarus is determined to build the best possible relationship with Oman. eng.belta.by At the beginning of the meeting, the Belarusian head of the state noted that mass media had described the visit of the Sultan of Oman to Minsk as historic. "I share this point of view," the president said.
(2025-10-06). Samieinejad appointed as new head of IMIDRO. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Mohammad Masoud Samieinejad was appointed as the new head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) in a ceremony attended by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak.
(2025-10-06). "The Israeli Dream" : The Criminal Roadmap Towards "Greater Israel" ? Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca The concept of a "Greater Israel" according to the founding father of Zionism Theodore Herzl, is a Jewish State stretching "'From the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates. The Yinon plan is an Israeli strategic plan which seeks the balkanization of the surrounding Arab states into smaller and weaker states.
(2025-10-06). Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump announces the 'big UFC fight' on the White House grounds will now take place on June 14.
(2025-10-06). U.S. Sends New Batch Of Deportees To African Country Where Migrants Are Held In Maximum-Security Prison. latintimes.com The Trump administration has conducted a new deportation flight to the African country of Eswatini, where the four people who have already been sent there are held in a maximum security prison…
(2025-10-06). Our Right to Our Union: Graduate Student Workers Under Threat. publicbooks.org University leaders may make a show of opposing Trump when funding is under threat, but they will happily align themselves with him in confronting graduate student workers.
(2025-10-06). Sept inflation hits 8.36%, driven by food prices. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's general inflation rate rose slightly to 8.36 per cent in September, up from 8.29 per cent in August, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday.
(2025-10-06). Iran finishes 3rd at 2025 World Para Athletics C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran has finished third at the 12th edition, claiming nine gold, two silver, and five bronze medals.
(2025-10-06). Violence against Christians in India not Occasional, Systematic. ummid.com Violence against Christians is not occasional and isolated minority problem, it is systematic and hence a test of India's secular fabric.
(2025-10-06). 12-day imposed war bears testimony to enemy lies: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Army commander says that while the enemy seeks to blame the Islamic Republic of Iran for its eight years of Iraqi-imposed war and the oppressive sanctions, the recent 12-day imposed war showed the truth.
(2025-10-06). Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet. geo.tv 
A screen capture from video shows trekkers leaving their campsite, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummeled the Himalayas, in the Tibet Region, China, October 5, 2025. — Reuters Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest…
(2025-10-06). Will return soon, take part in polls: Tarique tells BBC Bangla. jagonews24.com BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, has said he will return to the country soon. He made the remarks in an extensive interview with BBC Bangla.
(2025-10-06). DWP admits its benefits helpline is driving disabled people to self harm. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had to admit that delays on one of its benefits helplines could be contributing to a rise in claimants harming themselves. Mind you, they've only done it because they've had to, and of course, they haven't admitted this publicly. DWP begging for help with a problem they […] | By
(2025-10-06). Iran min. declares discovery of major gas, oil reserves in S. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced the discovery of new gas and oil reserves in the Pazan field in the south of Fars Province, saying this find could help offset the country's future energy imbalances.
(2025-10-06). Punjab vs Sindh: Where action speaks louder than promises. gnnhd.tv 
When action speaks louder than words, Punjab stands tall as the province that delivers — while others still debate…
(2025-10-06). Shin Bet warning on Oct. 7 reached Israel Police four hours late due to. haaretz.com The incident has strained relations between Israeli security agencies, with the police bearing the brunt of the response to the attack…
(2025-10-06). MONDAY: Opening Statements in Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-10-06). Pakistan ranks second among world's emerging economies. gnnhd.tv 
Pakistan's risk of bankruptcy improved significantly by 2,200 points in last 15 months…
(2025-10-06). Breast cancer, dizziness, headaches: El Paso residents ask if a warehouse's toxic emissions are to blame. peoplesworld.org 
When Cardinal Health, one of the largest medical device manufacturers in the country, hired Maria as an accountant in 2014, she was thrilled. It was her first job out of school, and she was excited about landing a coveted position at a multinational company. For the next year, she worked at the company's warehouse in El …
(2025-10-06). New railway financing models to be unveiled in presence of transport, economy ministers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The head of Iranian Railways stated: "In order to provide financial resources for companies active in the railway sector, new financing models will soon be unveiled at an event attended by the Ministers of Transport and Economy."
(2025-10-06). Green Left Radio: Italian unions show solidarity with Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-10-06). Everybody Moves- Layla. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all—and teaches us much—because it is a part of the human experience. This week Layla, whose family moved here from Palestine. | Interested in sharing your story? You can reach us at Joanna.dreby@gmail.com or moses.nagel@gmail.com to schedule a 20-30 minute storytelling session, in person or on zoom.
(2025-10-06). Two Kenyan Nationals Seek Court Order for Release After Arrest at Bobi Wine Campaign. plusnews.ug 
Two Kenyan nationals have petitioned the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala seeking unconditional release from state custody following their arrest during presidential campaigns last week. The two—Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi—through Ugandan activists and lawyers from Kiiza & Mugisha Advocates, are seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel four government respondents …
(2025-10-06). UNESCO Board Set to Appoint Egypt's Khaled El-Enany as New Chief. devdiscourse.com UNESCO's executive board has overwhelmingly backed Egypt's Khaled El-Enany for the role of director-general, according to diplomatic sources. The board voted 55 to 2 in favor of El-Enany, a previous tourism and antiquities minister, over Édouard Firmin Matoko from the Republic of Congo. The United States abstained from the vote.
(2025-10-06). TN, Kerala, MP Ban Coldrif Cough Syrup, Doctor Arrested. ummid.com Authorities in Tamil Nadu, Kerala ad Madhya Pradesh have announced a ban on Coldrif cough syrup even as the doctor in news after the death of children has been arrested.
(2025-10-06). Top Tren de Aragua Leader Detained In Mexico: 'Intellectual And Material Author Of Several Femicides'. latintimes.com Mexican authorities detailed that an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua has been detained in the country…
(2025-10-06). Governor slams 'Trump's invasion' as troops deployed in Illinois. aljazeera.com Texas governor applauds move to deploy 400 National Guard members from his state to Illinois, Oregon and other states.
(2025-10-06). Turbulence in the Skies: Air Traffic Challenges Amid Government Shutdown. devdiscourse.com On Monday, staffing issues at several airports, including Newark and Denver, led to delays, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This development comes amidst a slight rise in air traffic controllers calling in sick since the government shutdown commenced. Despite not receiving pay, approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers continue to work, with the former missing their first paycheck on October 14.
(2025-10-06). Top Iraqi cleric calls for closer Tehran-Baghdad ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Seyyed Ammar Hakim, leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, sat down with Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammadkazem al-Sadeq in Baghdad on Monday.
(2025-10-06). In the face of Havana's problems, we must shake off all passivity. radiohc.cu Cuban authorities met for two days with leaders of organizations, institutions, and entities concerned with solving the main problems facing Havana today. | Led by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the Havana Convention Center was the setting for an exercise that aimed to address quickly, intensively, and with the greatest possible order to a city where unresolved challenges have been piling up, and where there are currently three issues that require the coordination of multiple forces: electricity distribution, water supply, and solid waste collection. | Since the inertia was bro…
(2025-10-06). Rescue underway as nearly 1,000 trapped on Everest slopes. jagonews24.com Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.
(2025-10-06). Sikorsky Unveils Nomad Family Of Scalable VTOL Drones. twz.com 
Sikorsky has announced a whole family of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones, all using a common
(2025-10-06). ANT Pitches Quality Over Free Education in Bold Policy Shift. plusnews.ug 
While most presidential contenders are promising free education for all, the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) is charting a different course, one that challenges the popular narrative and digs deeper into Uganda's education crisis. In its 2026 election manifesto, the party argues that the real problem is not affordability but the declining quality of education …
(2025-10-06). not an emigrant, an Israeli A portrait of the growing new Israeli Diaspora. haaretz.com Nearly a million Israelis and their children now live abroad — joined by 80,000 Israeli emigrants in the last year alone. This group bears enormous economic, social and political importance for the country…
(2025-10-06). The Havana Reporter No.10 / 5 Oct, 2025. plenglish.com The October edition of The Havana Reporter features president Miguel Díaz-Canel's visit to Vietnam, China and Laos and the results of the collaboration ties with those Asian nations. National topics include debates on the new Labor Code; presentation to the diplomatic corps and the press of the report Cuba will submit to the United Nations …
(2025-10-06). Islamophobic attack outside Liverpool mosque silence from 'mainstream' media. thecanary.co 
An Islamophobic attack on four children outside a well-known Liverpool mosque seems to have been ignored by the UK's 'mainstream' media. A statement from the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, the first mosque established in England, describes the attack and an aftermath that has left parents forced to pick up their daughters from the mosque and students […] | By
(2025-10-06). Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54. geo.tv 
Search and rescue operations search for victims in the rubble of a collapsed building after a hall collapsed while students were praying at Al-Khoziny boarding school, in Sidoarjo, East Java province, Indonesia, October 1, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-10-06). Belarus' potato harvest exceeds 500,000 tonnes. eng.belta.by "Some 510,000 tonnes of potatoes have already been harvested, with the average yield making up 3.7 centners per hectare above last year. A total of 73% of areas with potatoes have been cleared," the press service informed.