(2025-10-09). As Ceasefire Looms, Gaza's Children are Still Starving. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Trump peace plan has resulted in an agreement between Hamas and Israel to pause fighting and exchange prisoners. Other points in the plan, including an Israeli troop withdrawal and the laying down of arms by Hamas, appear still to be being negotiated, which is to say that we are …
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). Israeli forces intercept another Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla. radiohc.cu Israeli forces intercepted another Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla on Tuesday. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza are operating a new fleet of 11 vessels with 150 people on board, including doctors, and initially said three boats were attacked 120 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Soon after, all boats were intercepted by Israel. | In a statement, the groups said: "Sources so far indicate that the unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and elected officials, have been abducted, as well as the vital aid worth over $110,000 in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nu…
(2025-10-09). 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) (…) | – |
(2025-10-09). Israel marks two years of Gaza genocide with fresh bombings. radiohc.cu FOTO: Israeli soldiers are seen during an offensive in the Gaza Strip amid the regime's genocidal war on Gaza. (File photo via Reuters) | Heavy Israeli shelling was reported across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as the genocide passed its two-year mark, with more than 67,000 Palestinians killed and the besieged enclave left largely in ruins. | Air strikes and artillery shelling targeted residential neighbourhoods in Gaza City, while displaced people and aid seekers were struck in Khan Younis. As of 3 p.m. local time, at least eight people had been killed, including three in the so-called "humanitarian zone" of al-Maw…
(2025-10-09). Israeli fire killed 10, wounded 61 in Gaza in past day, health ministry says. haaretz.com The military said the attacks are intended to protect forces still operating in the Strip or to keep civilians away from their positions…
(2025-10-09). go back home, rebuild our Palestinians celebrate deal to end Israel-Hamas war. haaretz.com At a hospital in central Gaza, music played and people were seen dancing. Yet alongside the joy, many mourned the toll of the war: 'Now is the time for all of us to weep, to comfort one another and to sleep as if for the first time we are finally allowed to rest'…
(2025-10-09). Netanyahu government set to approve Israel-Hamas deal as IDF prepares Gaza withdrawal. haaretz.com All living hostages are expected to be released within 72 hours. The Israeli government will meet at 6: 00 P.M. local time, and once approved, a cease-fire will take effect. The IDF is set to complete its withdrawal within 24 hours, before the hostages are freed…
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Hamas seeks guarantees on pullout. ecns.cn Smoke rises near a university following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Tuesday. According to the UN, around 90 percent of Gazans have been displaced since the start of the conflict.
(2025-10-09). Netherlands: 250,000 join anti-war protests against Gaza genocide and criminal interception of Sumud flotilla. wsws.org On October 5, 2025, in Amsterdam, the third "Red Line" demonstration took place, marking the largest anti-war protest in the Netherlands since the anti‚Äënuclear protests in 1981.
(2025-10-09). Pakistan, global leaders react to agreement on first phase of Trump's Gaza deal. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosions amid the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, October 6, 2025. — ReutersUN chief urges all parties to abide fully by terms of deal.Israel's PM Netanyahu calls it "a big day for Israel".Hamas…
(2025-10-09). Estranged Realities: Israel and the Global Sumud Flotilla. counterpunch.org 
Showing that cloddishness that we have come to expect from them, Israel's detention of the activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was a coarse and violent affair. Having been intercepted in international waters on route to Gaza to break the Israeli-imposed blockade, the 470 or so activists, hailing from some fifty countries travelling on
(2025-10-09). Historic Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: A New Dawn? devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal as part of President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. The ceasefire and hostage exchange could pave the way for ending a brutal two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East.
(2025-10-09). Cuba se levantará por Palestina y contra el genocidio sionista. radiohc.cu La inconmensurable solidaridad del pueblo cubano con el palestino estará expuesta este jueves, desde horas tempranas, con actos de apoyo en todo el archipiélago, exigiendo el cese del genocidio sionista y la limpieza étnica en la Franja de Gaza. | En La Habana el acto se realizará en la tribuna antiimperialista 'José Martí', desde las 7: 30 am, que será transmitido por la televisión cubana, como parte de la Revista Buenos Días. | Fiel a su vocación de hermandad con ese pueblo árabe, toda Cuba se movilizará para condenar la masacre que desde hace dos años ejecuta el Gobierno israelí contra la población de Gaza, la…
(2025-10-09). Key moments in Israel-Hamas war. geo.tv 
Israeli military vehicle burns after it was hit by Palestinian fighters at the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border on October 7, 2023. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan after more than two years of war that…
(2025-10-09). Explainer: What do we know about Trump's Gaza deal. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). Spain parliament approves total arms embargo on Israel. jagonews24.com Spain's parliament has approved the enshrinement in law of a total arms embargo on Israel, permanently banning the sale of weapons, dual-use technology and military equipment in response to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-10-09). Court bans protest against Gaza genocide at the Sydney Opera House. wsws.org The court ruling was based on the safety concerns of NSW Police, which has been hostile to pro-Palestinian protests for the past two years and has on several occasions carried out violent attacks against them.
(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a The deal, to be signed Thursday, includes the release of captives and prisoners as well as a surge of aid into Palestinian armed group Hamas would release all captives while Israel would pull i…
(2025-10-09). How Trump made Gaza deal possible? geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio updates U.S. President Donald Trump on the Gaza proposal during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organisation" via executive order on September 22, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October…
(2025-10-09). Urgent Next Steps for Palestine at the UN. counterpunch.org 
As U.S. President Donald Trump surely intended, his "20-point Gaza plan" succeeded in upstaging calls by many other world leaders at the UN General Assembly for concrete, coordinated UN-led measures to force Israel to end its criminal genocide in Gaza and the illegal occupation of Palestine. Trump's White House meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyah on
(2025-10-09). Why the pro-Palestinian left is wrong to reject Gaza peace plan. haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end Israel's war in Gaza shouldn't be misconstrued as an all-encompassing peace plan, because it's not. It's a cease-fire deal, and the only other option on the table was endless slaughter…
(2025-10-09). Gaza peace deal talks enter 3rd day as expanded meeting held in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. ecns.cn A plenary session attended by all delegations except Hamas was held on Wednesday in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV reported.
(2025-10-09). "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:…
(2025-10-09). Historic Gaza Ceasefire Deal Brokered Under Trump's Peace Plan. devdiscourse.com In a landmark announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas under his peace plan. This significant development aims to end the two-year-old conflict in Gaza and promises the release of all hostages while involving a troop withdrawal to a designated line.
(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas reach Gaza cease-fire deal; Trump: Hostages will be released Monday. haaretz.com Netanyahu will convene the government on Thursday to approve the agreement ‚ñ Hamas called on the international community to ensure that Israel fully implements the deal ‚ñ Hostage families said their fight will not end until the last hostage returns…
(2025-10-09). The Trump Gaza Plan the Politics of Coercion. counterpunch.org 
In this interview, international legal scholar Richard Falk breaks down Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. He discusses its coercive nature and the politics of the West at the expense of Palestinian agency and describes the Israeli and Hamas political psychology, as they both face pressure in adhering to or rejecting the plan. This all shows the
(2025-10-09). Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan: Trump. jagonews24.com United States President Donald Trump has said Hamas and Israel have agreed on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and an exchange of captives.
(2025-10-09). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-09). Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Takes Off: A Ceasefire and Hostage Deal forged. devdiscourse.com Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the initial phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan. This involves a ceasefire and a hostage exchange, representing a significant step towards ending a bloody two-year conflict in Gaza.
(2025-10-09). German Chancellor Merz justifies genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Commemorative events were held throughout Germany in honour of the 1,200 Israeli victims of the Hamas attack. However, the murder of at least 67,000 Palestinians was not mentioned.
(2025-10-09). Study reveals the U.S. sent $21.7 billion to Israel to back Gaza genocide. radiohc.cu An academic study has revealed that the United States has funneled $21.7 billion in financial and military assistance to Israel since the onset of the Gaza genocide on October 7, 2023. | The report released on Tuesday by the Costs of War Project at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs details how the US State Department and the newly renamed Department of War, under both Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations, have collectively transferred at least $21.7 billion to support Israel's genocide in Gaza. | According to the study, the United States supplied $17.9 billion to Israe…
(2025-10-09). Urgent Next Steps for Palestine at the UN, Regardless of the Trump Plan. juancole.com ( Codepink ) — As U.S. President Donald Trump surely intended, his "20-point Gaza plan" succeeded in upstaging calls by many other world leaders at the UN General Assembly for concrete, coordinated UN-led measures to force Israel to end its criminal genocide in Gaza and the illegal occupation of Palestine. Trump's White House meeting with …
(2025-10-09). Daily protests in Berlin against the interception of the Sumud flotilla and the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org In Germany, rallies have been announced to take place in numerous cities throughout the week with a national demonstration planned in Berlin for Saturday.
(2025-10-09). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). U.S. and Qatar guarantee Hamas that Israel resume fighting in Gaza after first phase. haaretz.com
(2025-10-09). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Two years of captivity for Hamas hostages, a genocide in Gaza: International justice trampled. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). The Problem of No Man's Land. counterpunch.org 
Palestine is a special case of "no man's land." For the moment, Palestinians still live there. But, according to the Israeli government and the tourism-inspired dreams of Donald Trump, they should not. Israeli soldiers are actively making their lives hell on earth. Genocide is in full swing. Palestinians also live, or try to do so,
(2025-10-09). Sunday 10/12: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-10-09). Greater Bay Area can unite and inspire residents with 2036 Olympic bid. scmp.com As the world awaits the selection of the host for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Greater Bay Area development zone stands at a crossroads. More than a celebration of elite athleticism, bidding for and hosting the games offers transformational benefits that could elevate the region socially, culturally and economically for generations. | From fostering community integration and inspiring youth to championing health initiatives and instilling regional pride, the Olympics present a…
(2025-10-09). Sesiona en La Habana IX Congreso de la Asociación Nacional del Ciego. radiohc.cu La Asociación Nacional del Ciego (ANCI) inició su IX Congreso, con la intención de consolidar su trabajo dirigido a contribuir a lograr una sociedad más inclusiva. | En el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana se reúnen 215 delegados en representación de los más de 31 mil miembros de la organización en todo el país bajo el lema Inclúyeme, no soy diferente. | Jorge Luis Cala Ledesma, presidente de la organización, calificó el evento como un espacio de intercambio y de reflexión para analizar cuánto se ha avanzado en la inclusión de las personas con discapacidad visual. | Subrayó que el congreso es antesala de l…
(2025-10-09). Dollar Climbs Amid Global Political Shifts and Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com The dollar has remained robust throughout the week, marking its most impressive performance in nearly a year. This surge was propelled by a struggling yen amidst political shifts in Japan, where conservative Sanae Takaichi's rise could foreshadow increased spending and more lenient monetary policies.
(2025-10-09). Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Biggest storylines, top contenders, key players to know. gnnhd.tv 
Miss anything the past few months? Miss everything? Get caught up here before opening night on Tuesday.
(2025-10-09). Khaleda makes unannounced midnight visit to Zia's gravesite. jagonews24.com BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia made an unannounced visit to the gravesite of her late husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
(2025-10-09). Trump steps up campaign against antifa, vows 'very threatening' steps. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a note that was handed to him by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organisation" via executive order on September 22, at the White House in Washington, D.C.,…
(2025-10-09). As we celebrate Independence, let's not forget to show the world what makes Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Happy Independence Day, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, But Who Handles Your Publicity? COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | If you have your mobile phone or laptop, reach out to it and simply Google Uganda. Interesting images will pop up. Do now refresh and make another search for Rwanda and, lastly, South Africa, then compare the results. …
(2025-10-09). 'Chicken steak brother' turns small city into instant hit. ecns.cn The popularity of Li and his street stand has helped to boost the growth of tourism in Jingdezhen, a city renowned for its ceramic and porcelain products…. It's that thing of going when you love something, you want to make it the very best you ever do, and as artists we do that all the time."
(2025-10-09). UN to slash 25% of global peacekeeping force due to funding strains. scmp.com The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest US funding cuts to the world body, a senior UN official has said. | The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting, briefed reporters on Wednesday on the 25 per cent reduction in peacekeepers worldwide as the United States, the largest UN donor, makes changes to…
(2025-10-09). Stunning view of Wulan Lake in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Dubbed "the heart of the earth," Wulan Lake features stunning, rosy-red colors, resembling a crimson emerald inlaid in the desert of Alxa League.
(2025-10-09). Uganda to support efforts to improve security, economy in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has reiterated that Uganda continues to stand firmly with the people and government of Somalia in their ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability. "As a troop-contributing country under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Uganda remains steadfast …
(2025-10-09). Bari Weiss, CBS News, And The Conservative Media Takeover. levernews.com While media giants cave to frivolous Trump libel lawsuits and muzzle late-night hosts who step out of line, CBS News' parent company has announced that the billionaire-backed conservative provocateur Bari Weiss will be the network's new editor-in-chief.Today on
(2025-10-09). Holiday travel rush sets records. ecns.cn Vehicles pass through a toll station in Chuzhou, Anhui province, on Tuesday as the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday draws to a close.In Hubei province, expressway service areas added 219 mobile chargers and 2,100 extra staff, boosting charging capacity by more than 40 percent to handle a 60 percent rise in demand."ÄÄ"ÄÄNew infrastructure has also improved accessibility.
(2025-10-09). No team has repeated in a quarter century. Are the Dodgers different? gnnhd.tv 
Not since the 2000 Yankees has a team won back-to-back World Series. What does that mean for L.A.?
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Thursday 11/6: The Power of State Constitutional Rights Symposium – LGBT+, Voting & More (Virtual Day 1). indybay.org Virtual/online (FREE) | Register to join online: brennan.swoogo.com/stateconstitutionalri… | In-person conference in Chicago, Illinois…
(2025-10-09). Saturday 11/1: Rooted To Rise: Educating Young Minds Through Art & Education. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-10-09). Delegitimization of the welfare state. indybay.org Since the 1990s, however, the slogans of libertarians and conservatives have been heard again: more freedom, less government regulation, more privatization. Numerous foundations and think tanks are spreading the ideology of neoliberalism: deregulation, liberalization, and privatization is the mantra.
(2025-10-09). Trump's brutal threat to use Insurrection Act to send troops to U.S. cities. indybay.org National Guard Troops…
(2025-10-09). Right-wing resignation sharpens conflicts in Australia's Liberal-National Coalition. wsws.org The potential splits wracking the opposition Liberal-National Coalition have hardened since one of its most right-wing Liberal Party leaders, Andrew Hastie, quit the shadow cabinet last Friday.
(2025-10-09). EU imposes professional ban on German citizen, critical journalist Hàºseyin Doƒüru. wsws.org For the first time, the European Union has imposed sweeping sanctions on German citizens and journalists as part of its sanctions package against Russia.
(2025-10-09). Friday 11/7: The Power of State Constitutional Rights Symposium – LGBT+, Voting & More (Virtual Day 2). indybay.org Virtual/online (FREE) | Register to join online: brennan.swoogo.com/stateconstitutionalri… | In-person conference in Chicago, Illinois…
(2025-10-09). Eight Hong Kong Universities ranked in 2026 THE global top list. ecns.cn Eight universities from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, with five retaining spots in the global top 100 and all improving their international standing.
(2025-10-09). 46,000 Kaiser workers set to walk out October 14: Build rank-and-file committees to transform strike into battle for public health and democracy. wsws.org The following is an open letter from the WSWS Healthcare Worker Newsletter to the nearly 46,000 Kaiser Permanente workers.
(2025-10-09). Disturbing Reports of Sudan's Military Using Chlorine Gas. hrw.org The United States government sanctioned General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan's de facto head of state, in January 2025, alleging that the SAF had used chemical weapons, but did not publish any evidence for the claim.But a new investigation by France 24, a French broadcaster, provides the first public elements to corroborate the US allegations, indicating that Sudan's military may have used chlorine in two incidents in September 2024. The use of chlorine, a common industrial chemical, as a weapon is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention, to which Sudan is…
(2025-10-09). More flavor, more vibes as Bell Obafest returns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager has officially announced the Bell ObaFest 2025 edition, a nationwide celebration designed to immerse festivalgoers in the vibes, fun, food, music, beer, and an unprecedented showcase of Uganda's unique cultural identity. This year, the festival is a cultural journey bringing communities together in a shared celebration of life …
(2025-10-09). Yen's Weakness: A New Hope for Japan's Economic Revitalization. devdiscourse.com Japan's economy stands to benefit from the yen's current weakness, according to economist Takuji Aida, who advises the policy group supporting premier hopeful Sanae Takaichi. Despite rising import costs, Aida argues that the effect can be mitigated through assertive fiscal spending.
(2025-10-09). Trump's scheme to strip Social Security disability benefits from the elderly. indybay.org Save Social Security…
(2025-10-09). Hamas announcement on the ceasefire agreement. workers.org 
The following statement from Hamas was released on Oct. 9, 2025: Following responsible and serious negotiations conducted by the Movement and the Palestinian resistance factions regarding President Trump's proposal in Sharm El Sheikh, aimed at achieving a halt to the war of extermination against our Palestinian people and the withdrawal . . . |
(2025-10-09). Trump's Everywhere War: An Insurrection Against the Constitution. counterpunch.org 
When the government can label anyone or anything an enemy in order to wage war, we are all in danger. That danger is no longer theoretical. In the same breath that the administration touts lethal military strikes against Venezuelan boats in Caribbean waters, federal agents are conducting coordinated militarized raids on homes in Chicago, rappelling
(2025-10-09). Christian Nationalism is Neither Christian Nor Patriotic. counterpunch.org 
His memorial may be over, but the message is not. The political assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragedy and reminder that political assassinations have no place in our country. At his memorial, America witnessed authentic grief — but we also saw something more: a chilling example of an empire wrapping itself in the pages
(2025-10-09). Saturday 10/18: 50th Potrero Hill R&B Festival. indybay.org 20th st and Wisconsin st…
(2025-10-09). On Liberal White Supremacy and the Democratic Party: A Response to Ezra Klein's Call for "Big-Tent" Politics. counterpunch.org 
I argue in my book, Liberal White Supremacy: How Progressives Silence Racial and Class Oppression, that the divides among the political left can be understood through an analysis of four factors: Perspectives on capitalism, tactics (confrontational versus non-confrontational), approach to racism, and approach to working-class issues. This book extended the analysis I put forward in my
(2025-10-09). Why are the rail unions silent on Trump's talk with Union Pacific's CEO on where to deploy troops? wsws.org By refusing even to acknowledge this conspiracy to use military force against workers, the rail unions show themselves to be tools not only of the railroads but also of the would-be dictator.
(2025-10-09). Australian Climate Risk Assessment issues dire warnings. wsws.org Prepared by the country's leading official scientific bodies, the report predicts extreme heat and heatwaves, significant sea level rise and increased coastal hazards affecting millions of people.
(2025-10-09). Dengue deaths hit 220, mortality rate declines. jagonews24.com ATM Saiful Islam, Additional Secretary of the Health Services Division, has said that 220 people have died from dengue so far this year.
(2025-10-09). Afghan FM Muttaqi begins first India visit. geo.tv 
Afghanistan´s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attends the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, in Moscow on October 7, 2025. — AFP
(2025-10-09). Local govt expert Tofail Ahmed passes away. jagonews24.com Eminent local government expert and distinguished academic Professor Tofail Ahmed passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday night. He was 71.
(2025-10-09). Escuelas cubanas de la enseñanza primaria festejan entrega de pañoleta azul. radiohc.cu 
Las escuelas cubanas de la enseñanza primaria festejan este miércoles la entrega a los niños de primer grado de la pañoleta azul, a propósito del aniversario 58 de la caída en combate del comandante Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967). | Tras el lema: "Por la ruta de Martí, con la guía de Fidel y por la Patria y el Socialismo: Moncadistas Siempre Listos", como en el resto del país, los educandos de la escuela primaria José Gervasio Artigas, ubicada en el capitalino municipio de La Habana del Este, recibieron el atributo de manos de sus padres y profesores. | Con la entrega de la pañoleta azul, que representa el cielo…
(2025-10-09). ACLU accuses Trump of subjecting immigrants to inhumane conditions at Angola prison in Louisiana. radiohc.cu The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is accusing the Donald Trump administration of intentionally subjecting immigrants to inhumane conditions at the notorious Louisiana prison known as Angola, a former slave plantation that's recently been used to incarcerate immigrants and asylum seekers. | A lawsuit filed by the ACLU argues that detainees are being punished for crimes for a second time — in violation of the Double Jeopardy Clause — because the government failed to deport them within six months of a removal order. | In their petition, ACLU lawyers write: "The anti-immigrant campaign under the g…
(2025-10-09). ____ Your Nazi News. indybay.org The complete demise of our news networks and social media is something we must clearly acknowledge before we move on. | DemocracyNow! reports a well known Zionist is now in charge of deciding what is true at CBS,…
(2025-10-09). Germany scraps fast-track citizenship programme. geo.tv 
(2025-10-09). Friday 10/24: Conflict, Cuisine, and Change — A Conversation and Book Signing with Michael Shaikh. indybay.org McCone Building, Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-10-09). Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks. independent.co.ug 
STOCKHOLM | Xinhua | Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced. "The Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry 2025 have created molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can …
(2025-10-09). Ancient wisdom can help tackle extreme heat. ecns.cn In a century likely to be defined by climate extremes, the fusion of tradition and technology may just be the most sustainable path forward."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe author is professor at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University.
(2025-10-09). Emboldened by Trump, Ford expands police-state searches to Chicago plant. wsws.org The blatant violation of basic constitutional protections coincided with and was encouraged by Trump's deployment of troops to Chicago.
(2025-10-09). Caribbean Tensions Surge: Colombia's Controversial Claims Against U.S. Naval Actions. devdiscourse.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that a recent U.S. strike in the Caribbean may have hit a Colombian vessel with citizens aboard, prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington, which labeled the accusation 'baseless'. The assertion, if proven, could entangle Colombia in the U.S.'s anti-drug trafficking campaign.
(2025-10-09). Saturday 10/11: People's Disco. indybay.org Moe's Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-09). Iranian Philosopher Raps US, Israeli 'Scientific Terrorism'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of Iran's Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences condemned "scientific terrorism" being committed by the United States and the Israeli regime, saying the two regimes target scientists in Iran and around the world.
(2025-10-09). China taps deep-sea methane hydrate to light National Games torch. ecns.cn The torch for China's 15th National Games was lit Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, using a "source fire" extracted from combustible ice—methane hydrate — at a depth of 1,522 meters in the South China Sea, marking a symbolic fusion of energy innovation and national pride.
(2025-10-09). Ten Exercises You Can Do to Resist Fascism. counterpunch.org 
1. NAME IT U.S. Fascism is not sneaking up on us, it is here, manifest in Trump's authoritarian decrees; mass deportations, firings, and government and military purges; appointment of incompetent loyalists; attacks on free speech; limits on reproductive freedom; subordination of science to religious dogma and crackpot conspiracy theory; and federal invasions of U.S. cities—'justified'
(2025-10-09). BNP not worried about whose house diplomats meet at: Khasru. jagonews24.com BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the party does not worry about whose house the diplomats will meet at.
(2025-10-09). Lula talks to Trump amid US escalation against Venezuela. wsws.org The rapprochement between the Lula and Trump administrations is a central component of US war preparations against Venezuela.
(2025-10-09). UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations and Head of Delegation in New York.
(2025-10-09). Super Mario Galaxy deserves more. gnnhd.tv 
Nintendo has brought two of the very best Super Mario games to the Switch and Switch 2. It's no surprise that Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are excellent; these are critically acclaimed games, and two of the best-selling titles for the Wii, Nintendo's top…
(2025-10-09). Qiantang River enters best tide-viewing season. ecns.cn The magnificent Qiantang River tidal bore in Hangzhou has entered its best viewing season around the Mid-Autumn Festival.
(2025-10-09). Can Trump get Netanyahu off the demonic treadmill. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-09). U.S. Embassy in China stops regular updates of WeChat account due to lapse in appropriations. ecns.cn The U.S. Embassy in China on Wednesday announced that it would not update its official WeChat account regularly due to funding lapse.
(2025-10-09). Chinese premier arrives in DPRK for WPK's 80th anniversary celebrations, visit. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived on Thursday to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers' Party of Korea and pay an official goodwill visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(2025-10-09). Self Determination is Black Liberation. counterpunch.org 
In his book The Return of Black Nationalism and the Death of White Supremacy, Vincent Adejumo defines Black power as self-determination: "What power means for Black people in America is that Blacks would have more autonomy and not be forced to beg other groups for basic needs and survival." (233) He precedes that definition by
(2025-10-09). Iran Urges Greater Global Support in Hosting Afghan Refugees. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran called on the international community to share more of the responsibility for hosting millions of Afghan refugees, warning that the burden on the country has become unsustainable.
(2025-10-09). Monday 10/13: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-09). 9th Latin American and Caribbean Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba gets underway in Mexico City. radiohc.cu The IX Latin American and Caribbean Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday, the 12th, in Mexico City. Among its objectives is greater regional coordination to strengthen actions against Washington's economic blockade of the Caribbean nation. | According to Lilia María Zamora Rodríguez, Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at ICAP, more than 300 delegates and guests from 27 nations, as well as the United States, Canada, Spain and Lebanon are in attendance. | The Commander-in-Chief's legacy will be present at the sessions, and the keynote address: "Fidel and…
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). Statement by Casa de las Américas reiterates full support for Venezuela. radiohc.cu FOTO: Casa de las Americas affirms support for Venezuela | For Latin America and the Caribbean, halting the United States government's warmongering and preserving the continent as a zone of peace are, right now, our most sacred duties, Casa de las Américas emphasized on Tuesday. | In a statement released in Havana, the cultural institution reiterates its support for the Venezuelan people and government in the face of the threat of a US military incursion in that South American nation. | "The real purpose of the growing military and media onslaught is the old imperial desire to crush the Bolivarian Revolution, con…
(2025-10-09). The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more. gnnhd.tv 
The day has finally come for a home theater overhaul. Perhaps you're looking for a low-cost replacement that offers more features and a sharper design. Or, maybe your gaze is set upon massive OLED TVs with all the fixings. Regardless, Prime Big Deal Days sale…
(2025-10-09). China records 16.34 million cross-border trips during National Day and Mid-Autumn holidays. ecns.cn A total of 16.34 million inbound and outbound trips were made across China during this year's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays (Oct.1 – 8), averaging 2.04 million crossings per day, up 11.5 percent year on year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said Thursday.
(2025-10-09). Poet Tony Harrison: a classical voice. wsws.org Harrison was always faithful to his vocation. "I hate being called poet/dramatist/translator/director," he said. "Poet covers it all for me."
(2025-10-09). Elon Musk Should Pay the Same Social Security Tax That You Do. counterpunch.org 
My life goals have never included making a lot of money… and I've certainly succeeded in that regard. Yet I do consider myself rich. Not Wall Street rich, but rich in the modest sense of being middle-class and able to make ends meet. It's not my good looks that puts me in this lucky zone,
(2025-10-09). AI Surge Drives Asian Markets to New Heights Amid Geopolitical Easing. devdiscourse.com Asian stock markets resumed their rise on Thursday as investors intensified their focus on AI-related ventures. Notably, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved record highs, buoyed by significant investments in the burgeoning AI sector.
(2025-10-09). Uyghur Scholar-Activist Faces Charges in France for Criticizing Beijing. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Dr. Dilnur Reyhan, a prominent French-Uyghur scholar and activist, and the president of the European Uyghur Institute, October 13, 2020. | © 2020 Michael Bunel via Reuters Connect…
(2025-10-09). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-09). Cuba evokes the legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara. radiohc.cu Cuba remembers Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, known as Che Guevara, and evokes his revolutionary legacy and his emancipatory and anti-imperialist thinking. | On the 58th anniversary of his capture in Bolivia, after fighting in the guerrilla for 11 months, the Cuban people remember the Argentine fighter and his leading role in the history of the Cuban Revolution. | Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, commemorated the Heroic Guerrilla on X and highlighted the relevance of his thinking. | He noted that one of his warnings retur…
(2025-10-09). Around 500 bhori gold stolen from jewellery shop, owner claims. jagonews24.com Around 500 bhoris of gold ornaments were stolen from a jewellery shop inside Fortune Shopping Mall in Malibagh, Dhaka, early Thursday, the shop owners claimed.
(2025-10-09). National Tensions: Chicago's Standoff Over National Guard Deployment. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, 500 National Guard troops were sent to Chicago under President Donald Trump's direction, despite opposition from the city's mayor and Illinois governor. The local leaders criticized the action as unnecessary militarization. Trump has accused Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker—both vocal critics of his policies—of failing to protect federal officers.
(2025-10-09). Presidente cubano llama al trabajo e innovación para salir adelante. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel instó este miércoles a trabajadores y directivos de centros socioeconómicos de la central provincia de Ciego de àÅvila, a resolver los problemas que presenta el país mediante el trabajo, la innovación y el emprendimiento. | Antes de iniciar el recorrido, el mandatario junto al secretario de Organización del CCPCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, y los principales dirigentes del territorio, presidieron la ceremonia de iniciación de 88 estudiantes como Pioneros Moncadistas, en la escuela primar…
(2025-10-09). PM Nabbanja woes investors as Uganda celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka. independent.co.ug 
Osaka, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the country's culture, innovation, and investment potential. The celebrations were led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja highlighted Uganda's Tenfold Growth Strategy. The plan aims to expand the economy from USD 61.3 billion today to USD 500 billion by 2040, focusing on agro-industrialisation, tourism, …
(2025-10-09). Detroit mayoral election takes place as major cities are facing cuts—and troops—ordered by Trump. wsws.org The two candidates in the municipal runoff are both supporters of the Democratic Party and the domination of the city by billionaires.
(2025-10-09). Trump doubles down on threats to arrest Illinois Democrats Pritzker, Johnson during fascist "antifa" roundtable. wsws.org Using the language of the "war on terror," Trump, members of his cabinet and fascists provocateurs invited by the White House threatened to wage domestic and international war on all of Trump's political opposition, above all, antifascist elements.
(2025-10-09). Your Budget, My Choice: How Trump's Sexual Depravity is Informing the Government Shutdown. indybay.org Donald Trump approaches politics like he approaches women – as a rapist. The strategies he deploys follow suit. He violates. He blames the victim. He gets off on the forced suffering of others. Trump is a rapist in everything he does, The government shutdown exemplifies this perversion and presents an opportunity for unity and change.
(2025-10-09). Green Voter Guide for Prop. 50 (Congress. redistricting), from Green Party of Alameda Cnty. indybay.org Here is our Green Voter Guide for the November 4 statewide special election, about Proposition 50, regarding Congressional redistricting. Ballots will be mailed to all voters starting this past Monday, October 6. If you don't receive your ballot by mid-October, or have questions about your registration status, or similar matters, for Alameda county, please call the Registrar of Voters office at 510-272-6973. (Phone numbers for other counties are here: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resource… ) | Solidarity,…
(2025-10-09). Bloody chalice raised at commonwealth club.. indybay.org The bloody chalice raised and invocations recited as the dark unicorn | danced under the full moon….
(2025-10-09). Wednesday 10/15: Art & the Artist in the Age of Autocracy: A Conversation & Block Party (City Lights). indybay.org City Lights Booksellers | 261 Columbus Ave, | San Francisco, CA 94133 | Outdoors in Kerouac Alley (between City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Cafe) | Short panel with be followed by drinks from Vesuvio and continued post-panel gathering in the alley…
(2025-10-09). Copresidenta de Nicaragua destacó visita a Cuba de jefe del Ejército. radiohc.cu La copresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo destacó este miércoles en Managua, la visita oficial que realiza a Cuba el jefe del Ejército de ese país, general de Ejército Julio César Avilés Castillo, para fortalecer las históricas relaciones de hermandad entre ambas instituciones armadas.Queremos saludar la visita oficial que realiza el comandante en jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas del Ejército de Nicaragua, compañero Julio César Avilés Castillo, a nuestra hermana Cuba, donde se reúne con las máximas autoridades de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR), encabezadas por el ministro compañero àÅlvaro López M…
(2025-10-09). Shanghai launches first expressway ultra-fast charging station. ecns.cn Shanghai's first smart ultra-fast charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) officially began operations at the Fengjing Service Area on the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway recently, marking a key step in the city's push to green its transportation sector and ease long-distance EV travel concerns.
(2025-10-09). Scientists solve lithium battery development problem. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have overcome a key obstacle in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries by solving the issue of void formation at the interface between the anode and solid electrolyte under low external pressure. The breakthrough enhances the safety and stability of the batteries and moves them closer to commercialization.
(2025-10-09). 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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(2025-10-09). China announces export control measures on technologies related to rare earths. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it will implement export control measures covering technologies associated with rare earth elements.
(2025-10-09). PDF of October 9 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Boston rises up for Palestine Petro expels Israeli diplomats after flotilla attacks Hamas condemns Zionist attack on Sumud Flotilla Editorial: The world is determined: Free Palestine! Mundo Obrero: 14 de octubre: un día para recordar a George Floyd B&W version PDF More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-10-09). California bans noisy ads on Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming services. gnnhd.tv 
California has ordered streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and YouTube to stop cranking up the volume during commercial breaks. Under a law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, advertisements will be required to air at the sam…
(2025-10-09). 8 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Oman. jagonews24.com At least eight Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a road accident in Oman's Duqm Sidra area on Wednesday (October 8) afternoon, around 3: 00 pm local time.
(2025-10-09). 'Chicken steak brother' in Jingdezhen opens food studio. ecns.cn "Chicken steak brother" in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province has opened his food studio, with business covering catering management and food sales, after going popular on the internet.
(2025-10-09). Saturday 10/11: Demonstration Against SFMTA. indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street…
(2025-10-09). China, Malaysia to hold sixth joint military drill in October. ecns.cn Chinese troops departed Wednesday from military ports in Zhanjiang, Sanya and Hong Kong en route to Malaysia for the sixth joint exercise between the two nations, scheduled to begin later this month.
(2025-10-09). Opening Statements in Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg (pictured below, flanked by her lawyers) faces criminal charges for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse on June 13, 2023.
(2025-10-09). Privatizing the VA Will be a Disaster for Rural Vets. counterpunch.org 
James Jones is a 54-year-old disabled Army veteran. After four years of active duty and four in the reserves, Jones says he has a "multitude" of health care problems. "There's PTSD, a right arm injury, my right shoulder, chronic rhinitis from toxic exposure during the Gulf War, dental," he says. That's why he depends on
(2025-10-09). Cuba denounces US pressure on other states to avoid condemning the blockade at the UN. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced that the United States government is exerting pressure on several countries with the aim of reducing international support for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on the island for more than 60 years, whose accumulated damages exceed $170.677 billion and in the last year caused damages of $7.556 billion. | "The State Department, following the corrupt agenda of its Secretary Marco Rubio, lobbies with lies and pressures allies to undermine support for the UNGA resolutio…
(2025-10-09). Salvadoreños solidarios donan insumos médicos a Cuba. radiohc.cu Grupos salvadoreños de solidaridad con Cuba donaron insumos médicos oftalmológicos para contribuir a erradicar afecciones de la vista en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La Red de Solidaridad Operación y Misión Milagro SV, junto a miembros del Campamento 26 de julio y Comité de Vancouver, Canadá, impulsaron este esfuerzo, también parte de la voluntad de grupos y países amigos de apoyar a Cuba y a su pueblo "víctima del criminal bloqueo" que le impone Estados Unidos desde hace más de 60 años. | "Nos comprometemos a continuar esta obra humanitaria", subrayó el comunicado al llamar a las personas solidarias con este…
(2025-10-09). Former Apple bosses slam decision to take down ICEBlock. gnnhd.tv 
Apple is facing pressure from a former executive and senior manager over its decision to remove the ICE-spotting app, ICEBlock, from the App Store. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Wiley Hodges says he's "deeply disturbed" by the move, as spotted earlier by…
(2025-10-09). Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author. geo.tv 
South Korean writer Han Kang last year was the first Asian woman to win the Nobel literature prize.— AFPThe Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts predict, after South Korea's Han Kang last year became the…
(2025-10-09). US strike on boat in Caribbean may have killed Colombians, Petro says. scmp.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday there were "signs" that Colombian citizens were killed in the last small boat attacked by the US military off the coast of Venezuela. | "A new front in the war has opened: the Caribbean," Petro wrote on the social platform X. "Signs show that the last bombed boat was Colombian with Colombian citizens aboard." | He did not provide any explanation for what those signs were. "I hope that their families come forward and report it," he added.
(2025-10-09). 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…
(2025-10-09). 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……
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino. gnnhd.tv 
Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian open-source electronics platform behind a range of boards for tinkerers, DIY hobbyists, and educators, for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement on Tuesday, Qualcomm says the Arduino "brand, tools, and mission" w…
(2025-10-09). Eight-point rules hailed as 'game changer'. ecns.cn Foreign officials have commended China's eight-point decision, recognizing it not only as a code of conduct that promotes integrity and focuses on serving the people, but has also reshaped international perceptions of the Communist Party of China and set an example for clean governance worldwide.
(2025-10-09). Yen Weakness: A Boon for Japan's Economy Amid Fiscal Strategies. devdiscourse.com In a recent interview, Takuji Aida, the chief Japan economist at Credit Agricole, stated that the current depreciation of the yen is actually beneficial for the country's economy. He noted that although import costs might rise, these can be offset by aggressive fiscal spending strategies.
(2025-10-09). China Strengthens Grip on Rare Earth Exports. devdiscourse.com China has escalated its control over rare earth exports, announcing stricter measures that impact processing technology and unauthorized international collaboration. The Ministry of Commerce outlined these changes with an emphasis on limiting exports to defense and semiconductor sectors.
(2025-10-09). 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.
(2025-10-09). Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad. gnnhd.tv 
It's been a while since Apple last mocked Windows security, but the iPhone maker has just released an ad that hits Windows hard. The eight-minute commercial pokes fun at the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that took down millions of Windows mach…
(2025-10-09). Iran, Russia Advance Cooperation on SMRs. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A delegation from Russia's Rosatom visited Tehran to discuss expanding cooperation with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, focusing on small modular reactor (SMR) development and large-scale nuclear power projects, including 1,250-megawatt reactors.
(2025-10-09). What Native-held Lands in California Can Teach About Resilience and the Future of Wildfire. counterpunch.org 
Blue oak woodlands in California offer beauty and opportunities to sustain traditional knowledge and ecological resilience. Nina Fontana, CC BY-NC-ND It took decades, stacks of legal paperwork and countless phone calls, but, in the spring of 2025, a California Chuckchansi Native American woman and her daughter walked onto a 5-acre parcel of land, shaded by
(2025-10-09). Forced to Work on an Overheating Planet. juancole.com Workers on the front lines of climate change are treated as expendable. This is morally bankrupt and unsustainable By Denise Brennan As the planet heats up, labour conditions are rapidly shifting. Climate change is supercharging exploitation and normalising unsafe work as corporations continue to prioritise profits over workers' rights and wellbeing. This new era needs …
(2025-10-09). Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance. ecns.cn Conductor Edwin Montealegre (middle) and orchestra acknowledge the enthusiastic applause following their performance at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on Oct 6.The Shanghai M Symphony Orchestra played a concert to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on Monday.
(2025-10-09). German ambassador meets Mirza Fakhrul. jagonews24.com Dr. Rudiger Lotz, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh, met with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday morning.
(2025-10-09). 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!
(2025-10-09). Iran Among Few Countries with Full Space Launch, Satellite Capabilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Iranian Space Agency said Iran is now among a select group of countries possessing full capabilities in the design, development, and launch of satellites and launch vehicles.
(2025-10-09). Ayatollah Khamenei Gives Message to 32nd National Prayer Conference. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — In a message addressed to the 32nd National Prayer Conference, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the profound and life-giving role of prayer in shaping a person's destiny in this world and the Hereafter.
(2025-10-09). IHEC faces backlash over candidate bans ahead of Iraq elections. newarab.com 
The Sajjad Salem, a sitting MP and Alternative Alli…
(2025-10-09). Archaeology as a weapon? Western countries vs. China. ecns.cn Modern archaeology is a discipline that uses scientific methods to study the remains and artifacts of the past in order to understand human origins and gain knowledge for the future. However, as powerful nations often try to establish their historical legitimacy, archaeology has frequently been used as a weapon by those in power. The role that Western archaeology has played in the formation of Western-centric perspectives is no exception, and this can be seen through four main aspects:…
(2025-10-09). Wednesday 10/29: Cunning Folk: Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Knowledge Curator Talk at Stanford. indybay.org Cantor Arts Center – Halperin Gallery | 328 Lomita Drive, | Stanford, CA 94305 | Parking is available directly out in front of museum…
(2025-10-09). Typhoid vaccine completely halal, says Islamic Foundation DG. jagonews24.com Director General of the Islamic Foundation, Abdus Salam Khan, said that the typhoid vaccine is completely halal.
(2025-10-09). Operation Dictatorship: Trump is poised to invoke the Insurrection Act. wsws.org On Wednesday, NBC News reported that the Trump administration is actively preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act, which provides the military the authority to conduct law enforcement operations within the United States under the direction of the president as commander-in-chief.
(2025-10-09). Investors more optimistic on China's equities. ecns.cn According to Moe, the US stock market had been trading at about 23 times earnings as of mid-September, with expected earnings growth of around 7 percent next year.During the same period, the MSCI USA Index went up by about 14 percent, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose by around 27 percent, according to market tracker Wind Info.
(2025-10-09). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Vietnam : New sentencing of land rights defender Trinh Ba Phuong. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Green Left Radio: bring peace. greenleft.org.au
(2025-10-09). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). Historic first International Criminal Court conviction for Darfur atrocities. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). UN: Abusive Governments Set to Win Rights Council Seats. hrw.org
(2025-10-09). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). Yangtze river delta railways see peak return travel rush. ecns.cn
(2025-10-09). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Flame Collection Ceremony for the 15th National Games and Para Games held in Guangzhou. ecns.cn
(2025-10-09). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee meeting on measures to eliminate international terrorism. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Golden autumn harvest festival in full swing in Moscow. ecns.cn
(2025-10-09). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-09). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake. fidh.org
(2025-10-09). Unity in diversity in Xinjiang. ecns.cn
(2025-10-08). Madison, October 31, 2025: Boogie Benefit for Palestine! with VO5. wibailoutpeople.org 
Save the Date for a Party with a Purpose: Boogie Benefit for PalestineFriday, October 31Doors Open at 6: 30; Music from 8 — 11 pmThe East Side Club at 3735 Monona Drive, Madison 5381421 and Up; $25 At the Door Featuring Disco Superstars VO5 Help raise funds for the Gaza emergency humanitarian relief programs of the Middle East Children's Alliance(MECA), and consider …
(2025-10-08). Israel deprives 785,000 students of their right to education. thecanary.co A report issued by the government media office in Gaza has revealed shocking figures on the extent of the destruction that befell the education sector. Local authorities have described the findings as tantamount to "educational genocide" that threatens the future of an entire generation of children in the Strip. According to the report, a copy […] | By
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). Trump's plan for Gaza aims to make Palestinians surrender: IJ. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Secretary General of the Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad says that the US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire only favors the Zionist regime and aims to make Palestinians surrender.
(2025-10-08). Gaza and the Iranian Domino. counterpunch.org 
With the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, the United States risked becoming "plugged … into some of the fiercest conflicts in the world," according to veteran Middle East correspondent Patrick Cockburn. The ceaseless refrain—repeated by Prime Minister Netanyahu in his latest tirade at the UN General Assembly, "the curse of Iran's terror axis"—"constitutes the most awesome threat not only to Israel, but to U.S. interests in the region, means that Trump is now directly involved "not only against Iran, but in interlinked conflicts" against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, a…
(2025-10-08). Thank you from Gaza: The Flotilla reminded us we're still human. newarab.com 
(2025-10-08). What's On the List? Hamas Hands Over Hostage Names, Propelling Fragile Gaza Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Talks to end the war in Gaza intensified with the arrival of senior representatives from Israel, the U. S., and other regional countries after Hamas provided lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners for a potential exchange. U. S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace is being treated seriously, prompting increased participation from high-level diplomats …
(2025-10-08). Two Years of Savagery: How Israel Normalized Mass Slaughter. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Oct 7, 2025 | From the earliest hours of October 7, 2023, it became clear that Gazans were about to confront an Israeli response unlike anything they had witnessed in the previous 15 years, or in the four devastating wars that preceded it. This time, there were no Israeli caveats about casualty counts, no identification of those killed, and no concern for densely populated neighborhoods when the bombs fell. | At 10: 00 am on October 8, Israeli warplanes launched dozens of attacks which demolished five residential buildings at the Trans junction, one of the most crowded parts of Jabalia camp.
(2025-10-08). Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotillas sparks global outcry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's back-to-back interceptions of two international aid flotillas bound for Gaza have provoked a surge of global condemnation and legal scrutiny, casting renewed light on the blockade of the Palestinian enclave. The seizures — carried out in international waters — targeted the Global Sumud Flotilla a week ago, and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) on Wednesday, including its lead vessel The Conscience.
(2025-10-08). Popular Front leader: Palestinians 'still waging a guerrilla war'. workers.org 
PFLP leader Jamil Mezher speaks in Gaza City, Dec. 2022 The following statement made by Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Deputy Secretary-General, Jamil Mezher, was posted Oct. 7, 2025, on Resistance News Network: We are facing a brutal war unprecedented in modern history, both in its scale and . . . |
(2025-10-08). Hamas submits prisoner list to Israel amid 'optimism' of Gaza talks. scmp.com Hamas said on Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants to be released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages under a deal. | The talks aim to thrash out a plan to implement a 20-point peace proposal put forward last month by US President Donald Trump, to which both Israel and Hamas have responded positively.
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). Israel attacks Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla: FFC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says the Israeli military attacked its convoy of boats and intercepted several vessels as they were sailing towards Gaza.
(2025-10-08). Houston — Palestinian Youth Movement protest. workers.org 
Houston — Hundreds of Houston activists, organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), rallied at Houston City Hall on Oct. 4 to demand the genocide on Gaza end immediately. They also called for the release of the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who are being tortured while imprisoned in Israel's infamous . . . |
(2025-10-08). Cleveland: 'Rise up for Gaza!'. workers.org 
Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters rallied and marched on the West Side of Cleveland on Oct. 4. The unifying theme was: "Two years of genocide, rise up for Gaza." Some of the participating organizations were Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community, Palestinian Youth Movement, Food not Bombs, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Party . . . |
(2025-10-08). Lazzarini: deep sadness and suffering have become a daily reality for millions of Palestinians. thecanary.co Two years after the outbreak of war on Gaza, Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), described what Gaza is experiencing as: an extended nightmare of destruction, displacement, bombing, fear, death and hunger. He called for an immediate ceasefire and the full and unconditional introduction of humanitarian […] | By
(2025-10-08). Egypt's Sisi says Gaza truce talks 'encouraging', invites Trump. newarab.com 
Egypt's The President made the remarks at the graduation ceremony at a police academy in New Cairo, emphasising that the news he has heard from the meetings currently underway in Sharm el-Sheikh has been "encouraging", before calling on all parties involved…
(2025-10-08). Gaza aid flotilla says IDF intercepted its boats; Israel vows swift deportation. haaretz.com Several Gaza-bound vessels carrying humanitarian aid were seized by Israeli forces, with 150 international activists detained. 'This seizure blatantly violates international law, our volunteers cannot be criminalized for delivering aid,' an organizer of the 'Freedom Flotilla' said…
(2025-10-08). New report finds the past two years have 'been the most brutal in history' for Palestinian prisoners. thecanary.co Two years into the genocide in Gaza and the expansion of the Israel occupation's military operations across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, prisoner's rights organisations say the occupation's prisons have become central to a system of organised violence. A shocking report on Israel A new report, titled Prisons as a Frontline of Genocide: […] | By
(2025-10-08). Hamas seeks 'real guarantees' to end Israeli war on Gaza. jagonews24.com Hamas officials have said that they are seeking guarantees that Israel will end the war on Gaza and withdraw from the Palestinian territory as part of United States President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, as the second day of indirect negotiations ended in Egypt.
(2025-10-08). GAZA CONFLICT: Two years of devastation and dim prospects ahead. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As Hamas and Israel are meeting in Egypt over a potential ceasefire the world anxiously awaits, Gaza marked the grim second anniversary of the conflict on Tuesday. Over the past two years, what began as a cross-border attack by Hamas has, under the weight of political brinkmanship and superpower indulgence, …
(2025-10-08). France to host talks on Gaza's post-war future on Thursday. newarab.com 
A handful of countries will attend talks in Paris on Thursday to discuss The meeting will be held in parallel with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will no longer attend the meeting, th…
(2025-10-08). Israel/Palestine: States Should Act to Halt Atrocities. juancole.com 2 Years Since October 7, 2023 Highlights Need to Protect Civilians Human Rights Watch — (Jerusalem) — United States President Donald Trump's "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict," announced on September 29, 2025, is no substitute for the urgent action governments need to take to protect civilians and support justice after two years of grave abuses …
(2025-10-08). U.S. envoy heads to Egypt as Trump pushes for "eternal peace" plan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a major diplomatic breakthrough, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have entered a promising new phase, with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff en route to Egypt to reinforce indirect talks that began Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh. The discussions, mediated by Egyptian and Qatari officials, reportedly ended their first round on a "positive" note, focusing on prisoner exchanges, a potential permanent ceasefire, and expanding humanitarian aid to Gaza, even as Israeli airstrikes continued.BREAKING: President Trump says US team heading to Egypt for Gaza negotiations | üî¥ LI…
(2025-10-08). Israeli forces attack, intercept Gaza aid vessels: Freedom Flotilla. jagonews24.com The Israeli military has attacked a convoy of boats and intercepted several vessels as they sailed toward Gaza, according to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
(2025-10-08). ICC Targets Meloni: Is Italy Complicit in Gaza's Genocide Crisis? thinktank.pk In the labyrinth of international law, where accusations fly like shrapnel, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni finds herself in the crosshairs—not as a battlefield commander, but as an alleged enabler. A fresh complaint at the International Criminal Court, filed just a week ago, brands her with "complicity in genocide" over Rome's steady stream of weapons …
(2025-10-08). Iranian artists show solidarity with Gaza in "Symphony of Crime" exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The "Symphony of Crime" cartoon and caricature exhibition opened at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran on the second anniversary of the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, serving as a gesture of support for the oppressed Palestinian people and Gaza.
(2025-10-08). Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. newarab.com 
(2025-10-08). Everyone is waiting for Witkoff: can envoy push Israel and Hamas in Egypt toward a Gaza deal? haaretz.com Despite disputes over Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the identities of the Palestinian prisoners to be released, Jerusalem, Washington, and Doha say the Gaza cease-fire talks are moving in a positive direction…
(2025-10-08). Sheffield protesters just shut down arms factory linked to Gaza genocide for hours. thecanary.co 
Sheffield group Stop Arming Israel shut down the Sheffield-based factory of arms manufacturer Forged Solutions for hours today: Sheffield arms factory: shut down Protesters suspect the Sheffield arms factory is complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Early on 8 October, Stop Arming Israel blockaded the River Don Site for a second time, having successfully done […] | By
(2025-10-08). Gaza genocide rages on without relief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Forces of the Israeli occupation regime continue an unyielding campaign of violence against Gaza's civilian population.
(2025-10-08). Israel Slaughters 118 Palestinians in Four Days of Relentless Gaza Assault. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime has intensified its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, killing 118 Palestinians in four days despite public demand for an immediate ceasefire, according to Gaza's Government Media Office.
(2025-10-08). Two years on, American Jews turn sharply against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza: survey. geo.tv 
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including anti-Zionist Haredi Jews, protest near the UN headquarters condemning Israel's invasion of Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York…
(2025-10-08). Israel attacks another group of civilian ships bound for Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org In a new act of state terrorism, Israel has assaulted vessels from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza initiative in international waters, abducting more than 140 "Unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and ele…
(2025-10-08). South African activists on Gaza flotilla released and deported to Jordan. peoplesdispatch.org South African activists on the Freedom Flotilla, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla Mandela. Have been released and deported to Jordan after being detained for several days following international pressure.
(2025-10-08). Israeli Military Attacks Flotilla in International Waters. worldbeyondwar.org 
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) confirm that three boats: Gaza Sunbirds, Alaa Al-Najajr, and Anas Al-Sharif, have been attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military at 04: 34 at 120 nautical miles (220km) from Gaza.
(2025-10-08). Since Oct. 23 Gaza has been living the same doomsday for 2 years. newarab.com 
Gaza—the war-ravaged coastal enclave frozen since the start of Here, days are not measured by hours but by airstrikes; months are counted in homes and loved ones lost. Life moves to a broken rhythm of bread queues, water tankers, and the constant buzz of military drones overhead. | In Gaza City's al-Rimal neighbourhood, 45-year-old Omar Abu Shahla spends his days going from one place to another in search of water for his family, who refused to move south as ordered by
(2025-10-08). Netanyahu denies report Trump drafted apology to Qatar over Hamas strike. haaretz.com Netanyahu's office said the report was 'fake news' and that the apology to the Qatari PM over the attempt to strike Hamas' top leadership in Doha was worded by the Israeli PM and his team alone. Shortly after the apology, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Netanyahu had agreed to the U.S. plan to end the Gaza war…
(2025-10-08). Nationwide campaign against Elbit Systems launches in Romania. peoplesdispatch.org Activists in Romania launched the "Elbit Out!" campaign with a protest in Bucharest, vowing to challenge the Israeli arms company's operations in the country and Romania's complicity in genocide.
(2025-10-08). Only Israelis Could Commit Genocide For Years And Then Demand Sympathy And Other Notes. thealtworld.com 
Never forget October 7th 2023, that fateful day when Israelis ‚ùñ | I'm sorry but it's just plain hilarious that we're still expected to hate Hamas after spending two years being shown exactly what it is that Hamas has been fighting. | Only Israelis could spend two years committing genocide and then demand everyone feel very, very sorry for them on the anniversary their genocide start…
(2025-10-08). Eddie Dempsey's "Improved Pay Offer" on London Underground prepares a sellout, as workers push back. wsws.org What is now unravelling in closed-door talks between RMT officials and management is Dempsey's hollow claim that a "compromise" can be reached which "works on both sides".
(2025-10-08). Technologies Allowing Remote Control of Human Brain Activities. globalresearch.ca Since 2021, there has been increasing international pressure on the United States to declassify the existence of technologies for remotely controlling human brain activity and to prevent the creation of a new totalitarian system based on the use of these …
(2025-10-08). Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump. scmp.com James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of US President Donald Trump, with lawyers for the former FBI director saying they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed. | The arraignment lasted less than half an hour, but it was nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns that the Justice Department is being…
(2025-10-08). Venezuela Activates 'Independence Plan' To Protect Strategic Assets As Tensions With U.S. Escalate. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian government activated its "Independence Plan 200," a series of drills aimed at protecting strategic assets as tensions with the U.S. continue to escalate…
(2025-10-08). Tariff turbulence propels ASEAN rethink. ecns.cn During his opening remarks at the Global Halal Summit in September, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz recalled the "complex, challenging process" of negotiating tariffs with the United States.
(2025-10-08). Pakistan to get advanced air-to-air missiles from US as friendship grows after Trump and Asim Munir meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a move signalling renewed military cooperation between Islamabad and Washington, the United States has confirmed the supply of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, according to an official statement by the US Department of War (DoW).The notification, part of a modified arms contract recently released by the DoW (formerly known as the Department of Defense), includes Pakistan among the list of confirmed international buyers of the Raytheon-built missile system. Under this updated agreement, Raytheon Technologies has received an additional USD 41.6 million on its…
(2025-10-08). Israel was part of the conspiracy to kill JFK. electronicintifada.net There's growing proof that Israeli intelligence played a role in the assassination.
(2025-10-08). SATIRE: MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Awarded To Inventor Of Eatin' Shirt. theonion.com CHICAGO—In effort to honor the extraordinarily talented and creative individual, a MacArthur 'genius grant' was awarded Wednesday to Arkansas man Dale Huggins for his invention of the eatin' shirt, a big ol' shirt he puts on before supper so his good shirt doesn't get all dirty. "All these stains you see here on my eatin' …
(2025-10-08). 'Trump's Invasion': Illinois Officials Denounce Troop Deployment to Chicago as ICE Escalates Raids. scheerpost.com 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 As Chicago braces for a possible deployment of National Guard troops by President Trump, we speak with Ed Yohnka from the ACLU of Illinois about how the administration's ongoing immigration crackdown is putting…
(2025-10-08). SATIRE: Teammates Unnerved As Interpreter Begins Referring To Ohtani As 'The Host'. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Describing the mood in the clubhouse as eerie and ominous, several members of the Los Angeles Dodgers told reporters Tuesday they have become increasingly unnerved since Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Will Ireton, began referring to the two-way superstar as "The Host." According to team sources, Ireton's relationship with Ohtani has taken on a different, more …
(2025-10-08). Silvio Rodríguez performs historic concert in Havana. peoplesworld.org 
Silvio Rodríguez is arguably the most important Latin American singer-songwriter of his generation, perhaps of all time. Testament to that is the multi-generational audience in attendance at his most recent concert on September 19 in the "escalinata de la Universidad de la Habana" (the stairway of the University of Havana). An iconic venue, it brings …
(2025-10-08). The Netherlands and Belgium Will Play Crucial Role in Containing Russia. globalresearch.ca Britain, France, Germany, and
(2025-10-08). Touhid calls diplomats' gathering at Saber's place 'private visit'. jagonews24.com Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has described the recent meeting of three foreign ambassadors at the Dhaka residence of former Awami League minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury as a social visit, stating it should be viewed simply as "individuals meeting at an individual's house."
(2025-10-08). Ben-Gvir storms Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound, performs prayer. newarab.com 
(2025-10-08). Fico blasts EU's Russian energy ban as "Nonsense," warns of security risks. hindustantimes.com Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico fiercely condemned the European Union's plan to phase out Russian energy, calling the bloc's push "complete nonsense" and warning that banning Russian nuclear fuel is "dangerous" and risks EU competitiveness. Speaking at the ENEF nuclear forum in Bratislava, Fico insisted switching nuclear fuel suppliers is unsafe for Slovakia's Soviet-designed reactors, likening it to putting a Mercedes engine in a Skoda. He highlighted that nuclear power is vital—providing 60% of Slovakia's electricity—and announced a new Bohunice plant reactor in partnership with a U.S. contrac…
(2025-10-08). Arturo Gatti Jr., Son of Boxing Legend Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, Found Dead at 17 in "the Same Way As They Found His Father" latintimes.com In a heartbreaking echo of history, Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of boxing icon Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, has died in Mexico, according to family and longtime coach confirmations. His death renews painful memories of his father's mysterious passing in 2009.
(2025-10-08). Rarely-seen Qajar-era carpet unveiled for Tehran Week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A rare historical carpet woven by Qajar-era schoolgirls was unveiled at the Carpet Museum of Iran in central Tehran this week, as part of celebrations marking Tehran Week, which runs from October 3 to 9.
(2025-10-08). Nigerian scientist who chose Africa over Europe made UN history. independent.co.ug 
At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, he packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and started tinkering with waste, energy, and youth projects. Now 36, he's the first African selected by the UN to help shape the world's roadmap for sustainable development. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When …
(2025-10-08). Two Lorestan villages can be nominated for world's top tourist villages. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—There are 11 target tourist villages across Lorestan province, of which two villages, namely Bisheh and Kapar Judaki, have the potential to be nominated for registration in the world's top tourist villages list.
(2025-10-08). East Timor steps into Asean spotlight amid US-China rivalry. scmp.com For more than half a century, Jose Luis Guterres has been East Timor's voice to the world — first as a diplomat in exile during Indonesia's brutal occupation, and later as the fledgling nation's deputy prime minister and foreign minister. | At 71, he still carries the weight of a tiny country that only gained sovereignty in 2002, after nearly 400 years under Portugal and a generation under Jakarta's rule.
(2025-10-08). Pezeshkian calls for enhanced Islamic unity to confront foes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — President Massoud Pezeshkian asserted that unity among the Islamic Ummah is crucial in preventing the Israeli regime from committing atrocities against the oppressed Palestinian people and threatening other nations.
(2025-10-08). Chinese investor buys land near AUKUS ports, sparking security fears. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-08). Belarus 3rd in medal standings at CIS Games. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes have won 122 medals at the 3rd CIS Games held in Azerbaijan from 26 September to 8 October.
(2025-10-08). Saif achieves career-best T20 rankings. jagonews24.com Saif Hassan's remarkable turnaround in T20 format just after making a comeback helped him attain his career-beat rankings.
(2025-10-08). USS Fitzgerald docks in Chattogram on a goodwill tour. jagonews24.com The US Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald has arrived in Chattogram for a three-day goodwill tour, signalling Washington's intent to strengthen maritime cooperation with Bangladesh at a time of heightened strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.
(2025-10-08). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-08). 'Do you want a player to die on court?' — Tennis stars wilt in China heat. aljazeera.com Weather conditions have led to player complaints; mercury is likely to rise through to Sunday's Shanghai Masters final.
(2025-10-08). AFGE urges federal workers to join October 18 No Kings Day protests. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Government Employees (AFGE), whose members are prime victims of President Donald Trump's shutdown, furloughs, and looming firings, are striking back: They're asking members and supporters to join the next round of No Kings Day protests, scheduled for October 18. Since AFGE members are scattered all over the U.S.—85% live outside the Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia area—and …
(2025-10-08). Turkey and the Council of Europe. greenleft.org.au Turkey and the Council of Europe | Susan Price |
(2025-10-08). En Santa Clara evocarán el legado del Che en el aniversario 58 de su caída en tierras bolivianas. radiohc.cu 
Los santaclareños y santaclareñas honrarán al Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara en el aniversario 58 de su caída en tierras bolivianas. | Será un momento especial, un alto en el camino para enaltecer el legado de uno de los hombres paradigmas de los siglos XX y XXI en la defensa de los sueños de un mundo mejor. | La Plaza de la Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara-sitio de obligada visita para nacionales y extranjeros que vienen hasta aquí para acercarse a la vida y obra del Guerrillero de Amèrica- se alista para honrar el Che en esta efeméride especial, dijo Reday René Armas àÅlvarez, Director del Complejo Escultór…
(2025-10-08). Renewable energy a 'defining opportunity' for Africa's reindustrialisation – Graham-Maré. sanews.gov.za Renewable energy a 'defining opportunity' for Africa's reindustrialisation – Graham-Maré | The renewable energy industry is a "defining opportunity" for African countries to leverage its vast resources to re-industrialise, create dignified employment opportunities for youth and power a new wave of skills development. | This according to Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, who was speaking at a side event of the G20 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meetings. | "For Africa, this is the defining challenge and the defining opportunity of our century. Our continent holds 60% of…
(2025-10-08). Chemistry Nobel Prize awarded to trio in field of metal—organic frameworks. aljazeera.com Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi share Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
(2025-10-08). Cuba: Casa de las Américas Denounces US Military Escalation Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Casa de las Américas denounced the resurgence of US interventionist policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, aggravated by the deployment of ships, submarines and military personnel under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. | In a statement issued October 7, the Havana-based cultural institution warned of a possible US military escalation against Venezuela following the intensification of confrontational rhetoric toward its government. | The recent naval maneuvers and diplomatic pressure actions respond to a strategy aimed at preparing for a conflict scenario, the text states, recalling that Washington h…
(2025-10-08). Fidel Castro's Message against Nuclear War: "In a Nuclear War the 'Collateral Damage' would be the Life of All Humanity." globalresearch.ca A forceful message calling for World peace and the survival of humankind.
(2025-10-08). Israel expands attacks across Middle East amid muted Western response. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-08). Videos show Berlin police beating pro-Palestine protesters. aljazeera.com Videos show German police officers beating pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin after authorities banned a planned demonst…
(2025-10-08). Protests continue in Peru, as polls register 96% rejection of Boluarte. peoplesdispatch.org 
(2025-10-08). Hundreds of Everest hikers reach safety after snowstorm in Tibetan valley. aljazeera.com Those rescued included guides, yak herders and trekkers, who were trapped in a heavy snowstorm that began on Friday.
(2025-10-08). CAT 2025 Admit Card: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website iimcat.ac.in the admit card or hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam.
(2025-10-08). Why China Is Rallying WTO Nations Against Global Trade Chaos. thinktank.pk In the gilded halls of Geneva, where the ghosts of post-WWII optimism still linger, China's diplomats didn't just speak—they issued a clarion call. At the World Trade Organization's General Council gathering on October 6-7, 2025, Beijing urged 164 member nations to band together against a rising tide of protectionism, framing it as an existential threat …
(2025-10-08). Iran's NOC president meets World Rowing chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Mahmoud Khosravai Vafa, President of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC), held a meeting with Jean-Christophe Rolland, head of the World Rowing Federation, in Lausanne, Switzerland on Tuesday.
(2025-10-08). Omar becomes 16th Muslim Nobel Laureate for building homes for molecules. jagonews24.com From a single-room home in Amman, Jordan, shared with livestock and without electricity, to the pinnacle of global science, Omar M Yaghi has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming the 16th Muslim individual in history to receive a Nobel Prize and the fourth Muslim scientist to win in a scientific category.
(2025-10-08). America is Overdue for a General Strike. counterpunch.org 
"May Day 2028 will be the defining moment of our generation," United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain declared in a recent Jacobin essay. That date — when the UAW's contracts at the Big Three auto manufacturers are set to expire — has emerged as a target for the activists hoping to orchestrate a massive strike
(2025-10-08). The West's Victory in Moldova. unitedworldint.com Elections and Results By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü "If the opposition is suppressed and intimidated through police methods, and PAS and its allies secure high vote shares in the elections, an inevitable outcome will be approaching. In this scenario, Russia will eventually be provoked from this front." I concluded my Moldova analysis in July with these lines, …
(2025-10-08). British arms exports to Israel reach record levels. newarab.com 
(2025-10-08). UN to slash quarter of peacekeepers globally over lack of funds. newarab.com 
The "Overall, we will have to repatriate… around 25% of our total peacekeeping troops and police, as well as their equipment, and a large number of civilian staff in missions will also be affected," said a senior UN official, spe…
(2025-10-08). Freedom's Mirage: Why Uganda's Independence Day remains a hollow promise! independent.co.ug 
We must measure independence not by the colour of the flag but by the quality of the citizen's life. If liberty does not translate into health, education, dignity, and justice, then our sovereignty is a hollow promise. COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | On the eve of October 9, when Uganda remembers the day in 1962, …
(2025-10-08). Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo. newarab.com 
Spanish lawmakers on Wednesday approved the enshrinement in law of an Parliament backed by 178 votes to 169 the decree announced in September by Sanchez, one of Europe's most vocal critics of Israel's
(2025-10-08). Untethered To the Facts. commondreams.org 
Armed terrorism by the White House escalates – What stage of fascism is it when the fuhrer defies the courts to send in troops anyway? – as does the batshit rhetoric about left-wing "terrorism" to hide their own, the fever dream agitprop to buttress the fantasy, and the deranged push for retribution against dissent, by anyone. "Trump has pardons and tanks – what do you have?" asks one troubled patriot. We the people, righteous judges, Portland's frog, Pritzker's rage, D.C. wiseguys' revived pedo besties – and the facts.Two months ago, the United States made the Human Rights Watch list for the first time in 24…
(2025-10-08). New Zealand government to push teenagers off welfare. wsws.org The government aims to push thousands of unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds into low-paid, casualised jobs and into the armed forces.
(2025-10-08). Israeli forces prevent attempt to smuggle Iranian munitions to West Bank Palestinian terrorists. haaretz.com The weapons seized include drones capable of carrying explosives, mines, anti-tank missiles and machine guns. The IDF and Shin Bet said that two similar attempts to deliver weapons to the West Bank had been made in November and March…
(2025-10-08). Britain not seeking visa deal with India, says Starmer. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes a selfie with a disposable camera during an interaction with business leaders at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India, October 8, 2025. — ReutersPM Starmer begins trip to India to promote trade ties.Visas blocked previous efforts to seal…
(2025-10-08). Iranian, Iraqi universities to boost co-op in environment sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Amirkabir University of Technology and Iraq University of Technology have agreed to enhance collaborations in the field of environment, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering, energy, and biomedical sectors.
(2025-10-08). Volfovich sums up Zapad 2025 results, talks about bonus effect. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Volfovich stressed that all the matters prioritized for the duration of the exercise had been addressed and the goals had been reached. The key thing the exercise has demonstrated is a very high level of training of military personnel of Belarus and Russia.
(2025-10-08). Kiev Regime's Failed Rocket Systems: 'Iskander-M' Smokes Another HIMARS. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca On October 5,
(2025-10-08). Kiev se prepara para eleiàßàµes falsas — mídia. globalresearch.ca É possível que o regime de Kiev esteja finalmente se preparando para uma eleiàßà£o presidencial. A mídia ocidental, citando supostas fontes ucranianas familiarizadas com assuntos de Estado, relata que o país está organizando sutilmente votaàßàµes para eleger um novo governo, …
(2025-10-08). Islamist militants kill 11 Pakistani soldiers in ambush. newarab.com 
(2025-10-08). International commission ends first visit to Syria's Suweida. newarab.com 
An international committee investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Druze-majority Syrian province of Fighting between Druze factions and Sunni Bedouin tribes ravaged the Druze-majority region last July. | The violence worsened after government forces backing Bedouin militias intervened. | Fighters affiliated with the Syrian government were accused of committin…
(2025-10-08). Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to 'wage war' against it. aljazeera.com In a letter to the UN, Ethiopia's foreign minister claims Eritrea is colluding with a Tigray-based opposition group.
(2025-10-08). Top Democrats Set To Force Senate Vote To Block Trump's Strikes On Vessels Off Venezuela's Coast. latintimes.com Democratic Senator Adam Schiff anticipated that he, along with colleague Tim Kaine, will force a vote to block the strikes on vessels off the Venezuelan coast, which the Trump administration claims is aimed at eradicating drug-trafficking…
(2025-10-08). Omar Raghi, 02 others bag Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry. ummid.com Omar M. Yaghi, Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa have jointlt won the Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry for creating molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can flow.
(2025-10-08). BB boss insists on cashless economy to skip Tk 20,000cr yearly minting bill. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has called for a significant push towards cashless transactions, warning that the country spends a staggering Tk 20,000 crore annually on printing and managing physical currency due to rising cash demand…
(2025-10-08). Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for new form of molecular architecture. scmp.com Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their work in the development of metal-organic frameworks that dates back to 1989. | The Nobel Committee said that the three laureates "developed a new form of molecular architecture." | "They have created molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can flow," the committee said.
(2025-10-08). Bringing A Howitzer To A Knife Fight: US Armada Off Venezuela. popularresistance.org 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 murders "an act of kindness." Then he ominously hinted at a US land invasion of Venezuela now that the marine route for drugs had been obliterated. | The Miami Herald described the "precision strike" as targeting the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal organization. Then, in the very next sentence, the newspaper lauded the strike at the "heart of Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles," as if the two entities were o…
(2025-10-08). A Submission to the Australian Senate Investigation into Climate Misinformation. wattsupwiththat.com I find it quite distressing that ideas stemming from genuine mathematical and scientific analyses that cast doubt on the mainstream climate message are routinely dismissed as misinformation, when much of the mainstream climate message could itself quite reasonably be classified as misinformation.
(2025-10-08). Fahad Mustafa's production house completely operated by alleged second wife, photographer claims. gnnhd.tv 
According to Omar Saeed, only Fahad's alleged second wife's will prevails in production house…
(2025-10-08). As Kremlin Seizes Assets, Russia's Own Central Bank Sounds the Alarm. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's central bank has said the government broke the rules when it took over some assets related to the conflict in Ukraine. This is the first time the Russian elite has shown any disagreement with the government's actions. Since the conflict began, Russia has taken control of many assets from foreign investors and wealthy Russians. …
(2025-10-08). Venezuela: Presidente Maduro despide y condecora a embajador de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro despidió este martes al embajador de Cuba en Caracas, Dagoberto Rodríguez, quien terminó su misión oficial luego de seis años. | En el acto en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede del Gobierno, en compañía de la primera combatiente Cilia Flores; el canciller Yván Gil; viceministros; representantes de la misión oficial de la isla y del cuerpo diplomático, el mandatario condecoró a Rodríguez con la Orden Francisco de Miranda en su Primera Clase. | "Dagoberto tiene mucho que decir y contar para la diplomacia revolucionaria para los pueblos de América latina y el Caribe", señaló e…
(2025-10-08). Che de todos los tiempos, Che renacido. radiohc.cu 
Este 8 de octubre mi ciudad despierta de manera diferente. Amanece en Santa Clara. Amanece la patria guerrillera. | Ahí está él, inmenso, fusil al hombro, mirando al Sur, al Escambray majestuoso que conocieron de sus botas firmes, su uniforme verde olivo raído en el fragor del combate, su boina de la estrella solitaria y sus jornadas de victorias. | Lleva un brazo vendado, la misma imagen que todos recordamos cuando entró como un guerrero siempre eterno al centro de Cuba para liberar este pueblo donde encontró el amor de una mujer, y donde halló, además, la ternura de muchas personas agradecidas que, desde entonc…
(2025-10-08). Trump expected to travel to Middle East in coming days. newarab.com 
US President Trump, whose 20-point peace proposal forms the basis of the talks in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, said a peace deal between Israel and Palestinian armed group Hamas is "very close". | "Negotiations are going along very well," Trump told reporters at the White House. | "I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, m…
(2025-10-08). DOE, IIDCYA join hands to promote environmental protection. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote environmental protection among children and young adults.
(2025-10-08). Iran drops 4 zeroes from its currency: What does it mean? ummid.com The Parliament of Iran Sunday October 05, 2025 passed a legislation to drop 4 zeroes from its national currency Rial.
(2025-10-08). Buy Electrons Before Bytes: A Practical Plan to Power the AI Boom. wattsupwiththat.com The AI surge is exposing an old truth: electricity is the master resource. Data‚Äëcenter power demand is projected to more than double globally by 2030. In the United States, the interconnection queue is now so large that both new generation and large loads face multi‚Äëyear delays. Unless utilities, grid operators, and hyperscalers strike the right deals, AI capacity will keep outrunning electrons—and public patience.
(2025-10-08). President Maduro: Venezuela Informed US of Terrorist Plot Against US Embassy in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Following the warning, The US Embassy in Caracas has been technically closed since early 2019. | On Monday night, during the p…
(2025-10-08). Nicaragua Defense Minister visits Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The Commander-in-Chief of the Nicaraguan Army, General Julio Aviles, was received today in Cuba by the minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Army Corps General Alvaro Lopez Miera.
(2025-10-08). Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor, governor as troops move in. scmp.com US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for resisting his mass deportation campaign, a day after armed troops from Texas arrived in the state. | Chicago, the largest city in Illinois and third-largest in the country, has become the latest flashpoint in a crackdown by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents that has sparked allegations of rights abuses and myriad lawsuits.
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). Erdogan urges Syria's Kurds to integrate with new government. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-08). New CBS owner David Ellison met with top Israeli general in scheme to spy on Americans. strategic-culture.su By Wyatt REED and Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Israel's former top general sought donations from David Ellison…
(2025-10-08). Republican Rep. Claims 'The Inevitable Is Near' For Maduro In Venezuela Despite Push To Block Trump's Strikes In The Caribbean. latintimes.com Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez claimed the end of Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian rule in Venezuela is close to an end despite initiatives in the U.S. Congress to block the Trump administration from conducting strikes in the Caribbean…
(2025-10-08). MP calls on government to REALLY ban fox hunting. thecanary.co Neil Duncan-Jordan, MP for Poole, has called on the government to stick to its election promise to strengthen the laws around fox hunting before this year's season begins. The Hunting Act of 2004 banned hunting mammals with dogs in England and Wales. This means hunting foxes, deer, hares, and mink is all illegal. However, the […] | By
(2025-10-08). Republican Sen. Rand Paul Set To Cosponsor Initiative To Prevent Trump Admin From Striking Boats In The Caribbean. latintimes.com Republican Sen. Rand Paul said he will join Democratic colleagues in sponsoring a bill seeking to prevent the Trump administration from conducting strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean…
(2025-10-08). Tribunal Oral dicta sentencia por intento de asesinato de Cristina Fernández. radiohc.cu Tres años después del intento de asesinato contra la entonces vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández, el Tribunal Oral N ∫ 6 sentenció hoy a Fernando Sabag, el principal ejecutor, a 10 años de cárcel y a su cómplice Brenda Uliarte a ocho. | En la noche del 1 de septiembre de 2022 cuando Cristina Fernández regresaba a su casa en la barriada de Recoleta en medio de una concentración de simpatizantes que la vitoreaban, Sabag aprovechó para acercarse, le apuntó a centímetros de la cara, obturó el disparador varias veces pero la pistola se encasquilló y la bala mortal no salió. | Sabag fue arrestado inmediatamente, día…
(2025-10-08). Survival Crisis That Threatens Humanity. globalresearch.ca The most important reality of our times is a survival crisis that threatens life and life-nurturing conditions of our planet. This crisis consists on the one hand of about a dozen serious and inter-related environmental problems and on the other …
(2025-10-08). World economy not doing as badly as feared, IMF chief says. scmp.com The global economy was doing better than expected, even as it faced prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said on Wednesday. | The world economy was doing "better than feared, but worse than we need," International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters in Washington.
(2025-10-08). Iran to give crushing response to enemies: IRGC Cmdr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) has warned of a crushing response to any hostile move against the country.
(2025-10-08). Doubling Down on Failed Policies Won't Solve Anything, Araqchi Warns US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi cautioned the US against continuing its failed policies toward Iran, warning that repeating past miscalculations and relying on Israeli deception will not resolve any issues but only deepen regional instability.
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). The Chicano Psychedelic Scene Has a New Emerging Star. lataco.com Fueled off a mushroom trip, four kids from East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley created a psychedelic garage band that would end up touring around the world. Chicano history lives inside each Levitation Room performance whether they're playing in London or Boyle Heights.
(2025-10-08). JEE Main 2026 Registration: NTA Issues Guidelines. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued guidelines for online application and registration of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and Session 2.
(2025-10-08). Carney vs. Trump: Will 'Mutual Love' Fix the U.S.-Canada Trade War? thinktank.pk In a White House meeting that blended Oval Office diplomacy with a dash of geopolitical banter, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on October 7, 2025, amid simmering trade tensions. What could have been a frosty exchange over 35% tariffs and annexation jabs turned into a candid discussion on reshaping North …
(2025-10-08). NOC president congratulates Belarusian team on success at CIS Games. eng.belta.by President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko has congratulated athletes and coaches on their successful performance at the 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan.
(2025-10-08). EU Unites to Phase Out Russian Oil and Gas Imports. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF European Union ambassadors have unanimously agreed to advance a landmark proposal to completely phase out Russian oil and gas imports by 2028, clearing a critical political hurdle. The plan, which will now proceed to a final vote by EU ministers on October 20, is designed to systematically dismantle the Kremlin's largest source of …
(2025-10-08). Student and Worker Leaders Plan Coordinated Campus Protests As Outrage Builds Against Trump's Proposed "Compact" commondreams.org In recent days, outrage has erupted on campuses across the country after nine universities received the Trump administration's demand to sign his 'loyalty oath' compact. It would grant the Trump administration sweeping power over who schools admit, what they teach and research, and what students are safe on campus. Students and educators are denouncing it as an unprecedented assault on academic freedom. | Students and workers at the affected universities have already gathered thousands of petition signatures urging administrators to reject the compact. Student governments and faculty senates are introducing re…
(2025-10-08). Here's Where We Are In The Current Government Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | Last week, the federal government shut down after Democratic and Republican legislators couldn't come to terms on a bill that would fund the government into October through the rest of the year. Here's everything we know so far about what caused the shutdown, how it affects you, and how long it could be expected to last. | Why did the government shut down?: | While Republicans have a majority in the House and Senate, spending bills need 60 votes in the Senate to pass. Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, which gave Democratic senators the rare opportunity to l…
(2025-10-08). NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani reveals his true imperialist colours. thecanary.co 
Zohran Mamdani, the front-running Mayoral candidate in New York City, has caused uproar on social media over a statement he made on October 7. My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023. pic.twitter.com/JlsXUeAeYd — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) October 7, 2025 Mamdani is currently ahead in the polls by 18 points, and his […] | By
(2025-10-08). Qeshm Island, where eco-lodges help foster community growth and sustainable tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Home to 149 guesthouses and eco-lodges, Qeshm Island ⚪ southern Iran's crown jewel in the Persian Gulf ⚪ is emerging as a model for community-based and sustainable tourism.
(2025-10-08). Fakhrul asks govt to ensure Shahidul's safe return. jagonews24.com BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday, October 8, urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure the safe return of Bangladeshi photographer and writer Shahidul Alam…
(2025-10-08). Israeli forces close Ibrahimi Mosque amid incursion on Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
At the same time, Israeli extremist minister The official Palesti…
(2025-10-08). Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire player. jagonews24.com Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg…
(2025-10-08). Pentagon's Hegseth okays US Navy next-generation fighter, say sources. geo.tv 
(2025-10-08). The $4,000 Signal Gold Just Sent the World. moderndiplomacy.eu On Wednesday, gold prices rose above $4,000 per ounce for the first time, reflecting a significant increase driven by global economic and political uncertainties and expectations for U. S. interest rate cuts. Silver prices also reached a record high, following gold's trend as investors sought safe-haven assets. By 12: 17 PM ET, spot gold was up …
(2025-10-08). Silence of the Democrats aids Trump dictatorship. wsws.org The Democrats' silence is not simply a matter of cowardice or miscalculation. It flows from the class character of the Democratic Party as a party of Wall Street and the military-intelligence apparatus.
(2025-10-08). Landslide hits bus in northern India, killing 15, as rescue continues. aljazeera.com The bus was travelling on a hilly stretch in Himachal Pradesh when a landslide struck after days of torrential rains.
(2025-10-08). For First time in History, Renewables Overtook Coal in Global Electricity Production in H1. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Ember energy analysis firm has released its global electricity report for the first half of 2025, and it contains two big surprises. The first is that sustainable sources of energy have now overtaken coal for the first time since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The second is that …
(2025-10-08). To Save Public Higher Ed, Stop Revering California's Tiered System. publicbooks.org Open admissions to all state-funded public universities could break the competitive concentration of prestige, increase affordability, and restore Americans' faith in higher education.
(2025-10-08). Russia says momentum of Putin-Trump meeting 'gone', as Ukraine peace hopes fade. scmp.com Russia said on Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end to the three-and-a-half-year war. | The two leaders met at an airbase in the Alaskan city of Anchorage in August, but failed to reach any kind of peace agreement to end the fighting.
(2025-10-08). Iran, Caspian Sea states reinforce maritime security through strategic accord. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Naval commanders from Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic agreement to enhance security and cooperation in the Caspian Sea.
(2025-10-08). Adequate measures in response to foreign combat drones flying into Belarus emphasized. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Volfovich said: "The military and political situation evolving around our country primarily due to the special military operation in Ukraine indicates that today's instruments of war have changed somewhat and drones have come to the forefront."
(2025-10-08). Trump's War on Drugs. theintercept.com 
(2025-10-08). A dangerous trip to salvage what we could. electronicintifada.net The occupation's latest attacks forced many south, but my family made the trip north, to our home.
(2025-10-08). President Pledges to Strengthen Iran-Ivory Coast Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is fully prepared to elevate bilateral cooperation with Ivory Coast, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, noting that development of African ties is a key priority in Tehran's foreign policy.
(2025-10-08). Underdog Palestine will prevail. electronicintifada.net Our roots to our land keep us upright after bloody blows.
(2025-10-08). Shoe Attack on CJI Gavai: What We Know So Far. ummid.com In a shocking incident, a 'Hindu' lawyer Monday October 06, 2025 tried to hurl his shoes at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai while he was hearing a case in the Supreme Court of India.
(2025-10-08). BREAKING: CA Gov. Newsom Signs AB715: Miller is a Fascist and So is Newsom! fightbackbetter.com Stephen Miller is a fascist and so is CA Governor Gavin Newsom. Recently there was a stir of controversy when…
(2025-10-08). Joan Bennett Kennedy, wife of late US Senator Ted Kennedy, dies at 89. scmp.com Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of a US senator, the mother of a congressman and the sister-in-law of a slain president, has died at the age of 89, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr said on Wednesday. | A daughter of privilege who could trace her lineage back to one of the victims of the Salem witch trials, Joan Kennedy's marriage to Edward Kennedy tied her to an American political dynasty and tumultuous personal life marred by bouts of alcoholism.
(2025-10-08). Lukashenko congratulates Peter Mutharika on assuming office of Malawi president. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Peter Mutharika on a victory in the latest presidential election in Malawi.
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). Putin begins three-day visit to Tajikistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he will meet with leaders of countries that were part of the Soviet Union, the Associated Press reported, BTA reports.
(2025-10-08). Nuclear power plants pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction. nationofchange.org The global crisis it now embodies was foreseen 45 years ago by Bennett Ramberg, in his book "Nuclear Power Plants as Weapons for the Enemy: An Unrecognized Military Peril."
(2025-10-08). A punishing assault on mothers and babies: WIC nutrition program targeted by government shutdown and Trump budget. wsws.org WIC, a nutrition program serving nearly 7 million pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children, is threatened with running out of funds due to the government shutdown, and is targeted for $300 million in cuts in Trump's 2026 budget.
(2025-10-08). Coming out of the Drought, More Hurricane news, and NOAA Defunding with Hugh Johnson. mediasanctuary.org This week, Hugh Johnson touches on the recent drought and its aftereffects, more information and news on Hurricanes, and the recent effects of NOAA defunding…
(2025-10-08). German troops were directly involved in 'dirty work'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The Tehran Times reveals Germany's military role in Israel's 12-day aggression against Iran…
(2025-10-08). 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.
(2025-10-08). Four dead as six-storey building collapses in central Madrid. gnnhd.tv 
According to Madrid's online registry of buildings under construction property was built in 1965…
(2025-10-08). China and Russia's opposition to snapback is a move against the West, not support for Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Writing an analysis in the Hamshahri newspaper, international affairs analyst Mehdi Khorsand believes China and Russia oppose the return of UN sanctions against Iran not because they fear losing the Iranian market but because they fear they may be the next target: Khorsand writes: Unfortunately, both before and after the JCPOA, Iran has failed to capitalize on the potential of international agreements with various countries and blocs.
(2025-10-08). IRAN STONE EXPO 2025 inaugurated with presence of South Korean ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 17th Iran International Stone Exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday in Nimvar City, Mahallat County, Markazi Province, in center of Iran, with the presence of South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo, as well as other ambassadors and commercial attachés from several countries.
(2025-10-08). After Trump's Crime Order, Federal Agents Still Target Washington Residents. newsone.com Black and Brown residents in Washington, D.C., say federal law enforcement continues to harass and profile them weeks after President Donald Trump's 30-day emergency crime order expired. | Abdul Mansray recalled being pulled over and harassed during the first days of the order. D. Coats/Bay, another resident, described repeated encounters with officers, including a recent incident where agents confronted people at a neighborhood playground. Both accounts point to a pattern of policing that leaves communities feeling more targeted than protected. | "This isn't about safety—it's about control," Coats/Bay s…
(2025-10-08). Physiology Nobel 2025 to Three for Human Immune System Research. ummid.com Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 for their groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body.
(2025-10-08). Paknejad reports record growth in oil production, exports despite sanctions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced a significant increase in daily oil production—by over 120,000 barrels per day—and said that crude oil exports have set records in recent months despite severe sanctions.
(2025-10-08). Qinghai rescue operation saves 251 trapped hikers after one death. ecns.cn A total of 251 trapped individuals were evacuated, with one person confirmed dead due to hypothermia and altitude sickness, after nearly 72 hours of emergency search and rescue operations in Qinghai's high-altitude Qilian Mountains, according to CCTV news.
(2025-10-08). National Guard troops poised to enter Chicago. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—National Guard troops have arrived just outside of the Chicago city limits this morning as President Trump threatens to order them into the city, which he described yesterday again as a "hellhole" ridden with crime. He said he will pay no attention to demands by the city's mayor, Brandon Johnson, that the president not deploy …
(2025-10-08). Mirpur Mathelo Press Club office-bearer shot dead in Ghotki. gnnhd.tv 
Tufail Rind was on his way to drop his children off at school when unidentified assailants opened fire on him…
(2025-10-08). More Belarusians contact citizen readmission commission to get back to home country. eng.belta.by Aleksei Stuk said: "In January-August 2024 as many as 41 people appealed to the commission and 82 people did it in January-August 2025. The figures are self-explanatory."
(2025-10-08). Trump Sacrifices Alaska Wilderness to Help AI Companies. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump approved on Monday the construction of a 211-mile road right through the Brooks Range Foothills and across the Northwestern Alaskan Arctic, including 26 miles of Gates of the Arctic National Park. The administration justified its decision to allow a mining company to Trump's approval of the Ambler Roa…
(2025-10-08). Cuba to Hold Government Program for Public Discussion. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The Government Program implemented by Cuba to correct distortions and boost its economy will be held for public discussion and analysis, according to information released at the Council of Ministers meeting.
(2025-10-08). Belskaya: Belarus contributes to finding sustainable solutions for refugees, migrants. eng.belta.by Belarus is contributing to the search for sustainable solutions for refugees and migrants, Larisa Belskaya, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, said at the 76th session of the Executive Committee of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
(2025-10-08). Iranian, Turkmen FMs stress energy, transportation ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan foreign ministers have stressed the need for expansion of bilateral ties in energy and transportation fields during a telephone conversation on Wednesday.
(2025-10-08). Venezuelan ambassador links legal awareness to active voter participation. eng.belta.by "This legal awareness is about voters' confidence that their vote matters, in the understanding of procedures, and in the willingness to play an active role in the electoral process, not limited to simply voting," the ambassador said.
(2025-10-08). Milwaukee, October 16, 2025: Building Unity People's Gathering (and more events). wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/17MguAYoiz/ Poster: BUG Post Arbco 10/17/25 Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet (4th Sat. switching to 3rd Sat. in 2026) James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation — 2146 E. Johnson St. Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/17NDrWp7mA/ Poster: BUG Reeb 10/25/25 Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/17SWxEtVaJ/ Poster: BUG Post Arbco 11/21/25 Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet (4th Sat. …
(2025-10-08). EU votes to ban 'burger' and 'steak' labels for plant-based foods. scmp.com Plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be on the way out in the European Union after the bloc's parliament voted on Wednesday to restrict such labels to meat only, in a win for disgruntled farmers. | Many of Europe's livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat products as potentially misleading for consumers, and a threat to their already troubled sector.
(2025-10-08). Caspian Sea littoral states sign cooperation document. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Naval commanders of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan signed the Caspian Sea Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement, rejecting any foreign interference in the Caspian Sea affairs.
(2025-10-08). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-08). Hamas leaders, Palestinian resistance remain firm in refusal to disarm. peoplesdispatch.org "No one has the right or is permitted to relinquish the weapon of the Palestinian people," reads a statement issued by an umbrella of Palestinian resistance groups…
(2025-10-08). False intelligence, Israeli pressure fuel U.S. miscalculations on Iran: Araghchi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent remarks on Iran's nuclear program, urging Washington to return to diplomacy instead of repeating past mistakes driven by false intelligence and Israeli influence.
(2025-10-08). Legendary Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer Says Latino Support Is 'Ever So Important' to UFC's Continued Growth – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com In an exclusive interview with The Latin Times, Buffer reflected on his long career, the meteoric rise of the UFC, and the importance of Latino audiences in combat sports.
(2025-10-08). White House plan would erase age from Social Security disability decisions. nationofchange.org Sources say the administration may raise the age threshold from 50 to 60 or remove it entirely, a move that could cut benefits for 750,000 people and reduce payouts by $82 billion.
(2025-10-08). The Supreme Court didn't save Google from Epic, and now the clock is ticking. gnnhd.tv In August, Google had just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, and to stop forcing app developers to use its own payment systems, after Epic Games won its Google lawsuit for the second time. Now, Google has just over two weeks once again — because the U…
(2025-10-08). C-130H Eight-Bladed NP2000 Prop Upgrade Plans Cut Short By USAF. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force will not add
(2025-10-08). 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."
(2025-10-08). EWG analysis finds farm emissions from fertilizing 'continuous corn' crops fueling climate crisis. commondreams.org Fertilizing massive "continuous corn" crops across the Midwest is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions,
(2025-10-08). ICCIMA drafting new plans to boost engagement with SCO. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is preparing new proposals to deepen the country's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to Majidreza Hariri, head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce.
(2025-10-08). US Attorney General Pam Bondi clashes with critics at key Senate hearing. aljazeera.com Democrats on the Senate panel grilled her over her leadership of the Justice Department. She hit back, with GOP support.