2025-10-11: News Headlines

aljazeera (2025-10-11). What children in Gaza are saying about the ceasefire. aljazeera.com After two years of devastating war, Gaza's children speak of fear, loss and relief as the ceasefire takes hold.

venezuelanalysis.com (2025-10-11). When Maria Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize, 'Peace' Has Lost Its Meaning Far from a symbol of peace, the article exposes Machado's history of supporting coups, sanctions, and calls for foreign military intervention in Venezuela. | | When I saw the headline Maria Corina Machado wins the Peace Prize, I almost laughed at the absurdity. But I didn't, because there's nothing funny about rewarding someone whose politics have brought so much suffering. Anyone who knows what she stands for knows there's nothing remotely peaceful about her politics. | | If this is what counts as "peace" in 2025, then the prize itself has lost every ounce of credibility.

albawaba (2025-10-11). Hamas trapped by secret clauses: The "Emergency Mechanisms" that could reignite the war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Sources in the diplomatic community say that U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza, which got Israel and Hamas to agree to stop fighting, may have secret clauses that could start the fighting again under certain conditions.Western diplomats say that the public version of the plan only talks about three official phases: the exchange of hostages and prisoners, a gradual Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction. There are also unreleased appendices that are informally called "emergency mechanisms." These secret parts are said to be meant to punish Hamas if it breaks any of the terms of the d…

Associated Press (2025-10-11). 'Nothing left': Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect. scmp.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war. All the remaining hostages were set to be released within days. | Questions remain over who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm, as called for in US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan.

ICRC (2025-10-11). "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:…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Which artists are speaking up about Palestine? aljazeera.com From letters to pins to concerts to boycotts, artists risk roles and deals to back a Gaza ceasefire.

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Major win for US president on Gaza, but will it stand test of time. geo.tv US President Donald Trump has undeniably scored a diplomatic victory by helping to broker a truce for Gaza, but the path to the lasting peace he says he wants for the Middle East is littered with obstacles.And it remains to be seen whether the 79-year-old Trump — who is not…

Haymarket Books (2025-10-11). Thursday 10/16: Virtual Book Launch: Displaced in Gaza: Stories from the Gaza Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.tickettailor.com/events/haymarketboo…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). US President Trump says Israeli captives to be released from Gaza on Monday. aljazeera.com The US president told reporters that the bodies of Israelis who died in captivity in Gaza are 'being unearthed'.

United World International (2025-10-11). Egypt Wins the War and the Peace. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt In the early hours of last Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached the first phase of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. As the ceasefire took effect, ending a two-year war, cautious optimism mixed with deep apprehension prevailed. Observers continue to …

Maxime Duriez (2025-10-11). 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 (…) | – | /…

Sheren Falah Saab (2025-10-11). Posting without a hand: teenage girls turn survival into online diaries. haaretz.com While girls their age across the world post videos of themselves opening gifts, girls in Gaza document a different reality — which includes hunger, loss and shortages. This documentation, beyond being a tool for collecting donations, also has a therapeutic effect…

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages. geo.tv Hamas fighters stand guard during a handover of deceased hostages, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 2025. — Reuters Hamas has called Donald Trump a racist, a "recipe for chaos" and a man with an absurd vision for Gaza.But one extraordinary phone call last month…

Yasmine Louanchi (2025-10-11). 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) (…) | – |

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Palestinians search Gaza rubble for loved ones in ceasefire, return home. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians return to the ruins of homes, driven by loss, defiance and the will to rebuild.

albawaba (2025-10-11). Gaza under fire again after Israel approves ceasefire and withdrawal plan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Even though a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement was officially approved, Israeli forces kept bombing multiple parts of the Gaza Strip with air and artillery on Friday. This made people worry that the deal might fall apart before it even starts. | Local emergency services said that one Palestinian was killed and several others were hurt when Israeli shells hit the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in northern Gaza City. Al-Shifa Hospital staff said that since early this morning, they have found 35 bodies in different parts of the city. | Al Jazeera's reporter says that Israeli forces attacked Gaza City…

Rawan Suleiman (2025-10-11). Palestinian factions say they will implement Gaza cease-fire despite refusal to release high-ranking prisoners. haaretz.com Earlier Friday, the Israeli government revised a list of Palestinian prisoners slated for release under the cease-fire deal: Eleven Hamas members would be released instead of 11 members of Fatah. 'We have made great efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners,' Hamas and two factions said…

Phil Pasquini (2025-10-11). Peace at Hand? Protesters Keep up the Pressure. indybay.org Activists protest the Gaza genocide outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco even though a tentative peace deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). LIVE: Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, Palestinians return to north Gaza ruins. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says Israeli captives held in Gaza will be released on Monday.

Staff (2025-10-11). Gaza hostages expected Monday as Middle East summit plans move forward, says Trump. haaretz.com

ICRC (2025-10-11). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-10-11). Two years of captivity for Hamas hostages, a genocide in Gaza: International justice trampled. fidh.org

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Tens of thousands return to shattered Gaza homes after ceasefire. aljazeera.com

ICRC (2025-10-11). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org

Ray Acheson (2025-10-11). Anarchy in the UN. counterpunch.org This year's high-level debate at the UN General Assembly reflected a world on the cusp of profound geopolitical transformation. While those seeking to rule the world through military force and economic dominance sputtered on about how oppressed they are, delegates from many other countries called them out for talking nonsense and committing crimes. While there is still a long way to go to mounting an effective collective resistance at the state level, it is significant that most governments categorically denounced genocide, war profiteering, and the rule of force being imposed over the rule of law. | To read this…

WSWS (2025-10-11). New Zealand government smears "far left" and anti-genocide protests as "violent" wsws.org The NZ government, following the example of the US Trump administration, is seeking to demonise opposition to imperialist war and suppress democratic rights.

Leon Kunstenaar (2025-10-11). UC Berkeley Again Blasts US-Israel Genocide of Palestine. indybay.org Hundreds in yet another Sproul Hall demonstration against the US-Israel attempted destruction of Palestine.

Jim McMahan (2025-10-11). Seattle youth tell arms makers: "Stop aiding genocide!" workers.org Hundreds of youth walked out of schools on Oct. 7 to join a mid-day march in Seattle. The students came from high schools, colleges and community colleges. They held a feeder march into the Palestine solidarity march in the downtown area that traveled through the towers of the hi-tech weapons . . . |

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Palestinians defined by "unwillingness to submit" aljazeera.com Writer Ahmad Ibsais explains how Sumud, or steadfastness, captures Palestinian life and defiance to colonial powers.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Elephant-themed art installation draws crowds in SW China. ecns.cn An elephant-themed art installation that seems to break through the wall attracts visitors to take photos in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 10, 2025.

Martha Rios (2025-10-11). Jefe de Estado cubano rechaza entrega de Nobel de la Paz a opositora venezolana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel rechazó este viernes la decisión de galardonar a la opositora venezolana María Corina Machado con el Premio Nobel de la Paz 2025 y consideró que desprestigia a la distinción. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el dignatario manifestó que "es vergonzoso el otorgamiento de este Premio en 2025 a una persona que instiga a la intervención militar en su Patria y en años pasados a protestas callejeras en las que se quemaban a personas vivas". | Igualmente, aseguró que "la politización, parcialización y d…

newarab (2025-10-11). White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun. newarab.com The With the crisis set to go into a third week and no off-ramp in sight,

Zafrir Rinat (2025-10-11). Why does the fossil fuel industry still dominate in Israel? haaretz.com The struggle to repair petrochemical facilities and keep them in northern Israel's Haifa Bay is an example of a greater battle waged by the Trump administration on behalf of fossil fuel companies worldwide…

Abby Zimet (2025-10-11). A Beacon Of Hope and Woke Bullshit. commondreams.org

albawaba (2025-10-11). Spanish restaurant unveils the world's most expensive burger after 8 years of research. albawaba.com

ALBAWABA – A Spanish restaurant, Asador Aupa, located in Cabrera de Mar in Catalonia, has unveiled what is believed to be the most expensive burger in the world, priced at $11,000 (around ‚Ǩ9,450).The restaurant, renowned for its luxurious Basque-style cuisine, said the exclusive creation is the result of eight years of research and experimentation by its chefs, according to Oddity Central.Unlike other luxury dishes…

The Independent (2025-10-11). African Pension Funds unite to establish "Development Fund for Africa" at $700 billion summit. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pension fund leaders from across Africa are joining forces for the first time to create a unified "Development Fund for Africa," a bold initiative aimed at mobilising domestic capital for the continent's growth and reducing dependence on traditional foreign funding sources. The announcement comes ahead of the "$700 Billion …

Guest Blogger (2025-10-11). Slicing the earth to study Cloud Fraction and VPD. wattsupwiththat.com Slicing the earth's data has revealed expected correlation of sun angle to cloud fraction, VPD, and Enthalpy and interesting correlation to land fraction. The land fraction seems to be related to a change in the ET of the land.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). China launches Gravity-1 rocket from sea. ecns.cn China sent a Gravity-1 carrier rocket into space from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, on Saturday. | The rocket blasted off at 10: 20 a.m. (Beijing Time), placing three satellites into their designated orbits. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore mission. | A wide-field satellite and two experimental satellites were onboard the carrier rocket.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Exploring romantic flower sea in autumn at Yuanmingyuan Park. ecns.cn Flower fields enter their best viewing season in Beijing, with zinnias blooming in profusion, creating a romantic autumn scene.

Web Desk (2025-10-11). It was Pikmin all along. gnnhd.tv Yesterday Nintendo released a mysterious video called "Close to You" that set internet sleuths into action. The video depicted a cute baby seemingly moving objects around a nursery. Some thought that it might be a subtle teaser for the upcoming Super Mario Ga…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). North Korea unveils 'most powerful' missile at 80th anniversary parade. aljazeera.com The Hwasong-20 ICBM was revealed on the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). 'I felt silenced': Meesha Shafi and Pakistan's backlash against. aljazeera.com When the singer became the face of the movement in Pakistan, the public reaction was instant and ferocious.

Brennan Center for Justice & partners (2025-10-11). 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…

Peace Activist Community (2025-10-11). Friday 10/10: Sing for Justice and Peace and/or Protest. indybay.org Outdoors 1305 University Ave, Berkeley, CA | between Acton and Bonar beside The Way…

Brennan Center for Justice & partners (2025-10-11). 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…

WSWS (2025-10-11). After the Los Angeles fires, the state finds a scapegoat. wsws.org Federal prosecutors, led by Trump ally Bill Essayli, arrested one man for the Los Angeles fires as they attempt to deflect blame from corporate negligence, state underfunding, and capitalist decay.

WSWS (2025-10-11). The Wohlforth-Fields violation of party security and the response of the International Committee. wsws.org This lecture reviews the Wohlforth—Fields breach of party security in the Workers League in 1974 and the event's significance in the origins of the Security and the Fourth International investigation.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). System to better address graying challenge. ecns.cn The central government had planned to expand a subsidy program for eldercare services consumption nationwide, Liu Zhenguo, vice-minister of civil affairs, said at the news conference.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday and tasked him with forming a new cabinet, Macron's office said in a statement.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). China's largest cross-sea suspension bridge achieves topping-out on main tower. ecns.cn The main tower of the Shuangyumen super major bridge on the Liuheng highway witnessed its topping-out on Friday in Zhoushan Port of Zhejiang's Ningbo.

newarab (2025-10-11). Libya arrests two over rocket attack on UN mission. newarab.com

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Messi-less Argentina beat Venezuela in friendly. jagonews24.com Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.

WSWS (2025-10-11). Nobel Prize for imperialist war and regime change goes to Washington's Venezuelan puppet María Corina Machado. wsws.org The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded its 2025 Peace Prize to the leader of Venezuela's far-right opposition, Maria Corina Machado, an event that is as significant as it is sinister.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Seychelles votes in closely contested presidential run-off election. aljazeera.com African island nation decides its future as Wavel Ramkalawan seeks a second term against Patrick Herminie.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Massive explosion at Tennessee munitions factory leaves 19 people missing. aljazeera.com Authorities in the southern US state have called the blast 'devastating', with many of the missing presumed dead.

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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.

Joyful Resistance committee (2025-10-11). Saturday 10/25: Joyful Resistance Market: A Festival of Immigrant Recognition. indybay.org St. Mark's Square 1111 O'FARRELL ST. San Francisco…

Richmond Area Mutual Aid (2025-10-11). Sunday 10/19: Richmond Area Mutual Aid Repair Cafe. indybay.org Nicholl Park 3230 MacDonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94804…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Wahaha confirms Zong Fuli's resignation as chairwoman. ecns.cn China's leading beverage producer, Wahaha Group, confirmed on Oct 10 that Zong Fuli resigned on Sept 12 from her positions as the company's legal representative, director, and chairwoman.

G. Dunkel (2025-10-11). Trump tries to hide a crumbling economy. workers.org The September 2025 jobs report was so bad that President Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics who was responsible for it. The report showed lackluster results that called his tariff maneuvers into question and embarrassed him. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs growth as . . . |

WSWS (2025-10-11). Trump's war on American cities escalates, as troops arrive in Memphis and immigration Gestapo assault and kidnap Chicago residents. wsws.org Far from opposing Trump's coming dictatorship, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, following in the footsteps of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has deployed State police to protect the immigration Gestapo.

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM. geo.tv Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement in the courtyard at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, October 8, 2025. — Reuters Macron reappoints last PM to resolve political crisisHard left and far right angered by Macron's choice.Crisis denting economic growth, central bank…

The Conversation (2025-10-11). How Extreme Temperatures Strain Minds and Bodies: A Karachi Case Study. juancole.com By Gulnaz Anjum, University of Limerick and Mudassar Aziz, University of Oslo (The Conversation) — When the daytime air feels like an oven and night brings no relief, people in Karachi, Pakistan, say the heat "goes straight to the head". They mean more than dizziness or sweat. It's the creeping panic of a body that …

WSWS (2025-10-11). Top military brass intensifies Germany's war preparations against Russia. wsws.org With the appointment of Lieutenant General Christian Freuding as the new Inspector of the Army, the German government has taken another step in its aggressive rearmament and war preparations.

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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.

Dr. GS Potter (2025-10-11). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Exploring sweet persimmons during harvest season. ecns.cn In October, Fuping County in Shaanxi Province, known as China's "hometown of persimmons", welcomes the brilliance of autumn's frosted forests with its most abundant charm. The persimmons here are sweet but not cloying, with fine, tender flesh.

The Independent (2025-10-11). Kikuube farmers all smiles after first harvest in CNOOC rice programme. independent.co.ug First Rice Harvest Under the CNOOC Uganda's Livelihood Restoration Program Marks New Milestone in Community Support Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first harvest of the high-yielding WDR-73 rice variety under the CNOOC Uganda Limited's Innovative Livelihood Restoration Program for Crop Production has taken place this week in Kikuube district. The harvest represents a significant milestone …

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Shahidul returns home from Israel captivity. jagonews24.com Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, who was released by Israeli authorities on Friday after joining a Free Palestine campaign, returned home in the early hours of Saturday, October 11.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). 19 dead or missing in U.S. Tennessee military plant explosion. ecns.cn Nineteen people are dead or missing after a devastating blast destroyed a building at a military explosives plant in the U.S. state of Tennessee on Friday morning, local officials said.

Annette Schlemm (2025-10-11). Climate Collapse Camp: Beyond Dystopia. indybay.org We must strengthen protection against attacks from the right, and we must extend occupational safety to include protection against the consequences of climate change, such as heat. Given the fundamental inability of the capitalist economy to meet the needs of all, but at most to satisfy "solvent demand," consideration is also being given to taking over the supply, initially in the event of a crisis…

geo.tv (2025-10-11). US announces deal for Qatar air force facility in Idaho. geo.tv US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani sign a letter of acceptance to estsablish a Qatari Emiri Air Force training facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on October 10,…

Joe Piette (2025-10-11). Philly rage and resistance Oct 7 rally. workers.org Hundreds rallied under the theme of "Reject normalization. honor the martyrs, uplift resistance!" on Oct 7 in Philadelphia. Organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition, protesters started the march at arms-supplier-to-Israel Day & Zimmermann at North 15th and Spring Garden streets. As some activists held up signs in Arabic, Chinese, English . . . |

Christians for a Free Palestine (2025-10-11). Wednesday 10/15: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Zong Fuli resigns from Wahaha Group. ecns.cn Chinese food and beverage giant, Wahaha Group, on Saturday confirmed that Zong Fuli has officially resigned from her positions as the company's legal representative, director, and chairwoman. The resignation was approved on Sept. 12 through the company's shareholders' and board procedures.

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Trump, oldest elected US president, in 'excellent' health: doctor. geo.tv US President Donald Trump raises his fist as he reacts to early results from the 2020 presidential election in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 4, 2020. — ReutersDonald Trump is in "excellent overall health," his physician said Friday after the 79-year-old…

Voices from the Holy Land (2025-10-11). Sunday 10/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "The Israel Occupation Tech Lab" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2025

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). How creativity can propel soft power progress. ecns.cn A boy points at a poster for the premiere of the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2in a cinema in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct 2.' or 'What about (insert political issues).' The positive reception marked a rare and notable shift.""ÄÄ"ÄÄBoth Deng and Pereira said Labubu fever is a signal.

WSWS (2025-10-11). Nineteen missing after explosion at Tennessee munitions plant: Another tragedy in America's industrial slaughterhouse. wsws.org Nineteen workers are missing after mass detonation at a Tennessee munitions plant, exposing the deadly consequences of deregulation.

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Trump threatens extra 100% tariff on China. jagonews24.com US President Donald Trump has said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China from next month…

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Blast destroys Tennessee munitions plant; 18 missing and feared dead. geo.tv Law enforcement officers guard a gate outside the Accurate Energetic Systems military explosives plant, after an explosion at the facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, US, October 10, 2025, in a still image from video. — ReutersAccurate Energetic Systems is 60 miles west of Nashville.FBI…

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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…

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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.

newarab (2025-10-11). S&P lifts Egypt's credit rating due to IMF-backed reforms. newarab.com The US ratings agency raised "The upgrade reflec…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Video: Extreme rainfall in Mexico kills several, dozens missing. aljazeera.com Heavy rainfall in Mexico has killed more than twenty people and left dozens missing, say authorities.

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Tigresses concede crushing defeat to New Zealand. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Women's team conceded a crushing 100-run defeat to New Zealand in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Guwahati Stadium in India on Saturday, October 10…

Gerry Fialka (2025-10-11). Sunday 11/16: PXL THIS 35, one of oddest, oldest, indie film fests. indybay.org Live, online via YouTube…

INDY1 (2025-10-11). ____ 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,…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Autumn hues grace Norbulingka in Lhasa. ecns.cn Built in the mid-18th century, the Norbulingka was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001 as part of the historic ensemble of the Potala Palace in Lhasa.

Desiree Aquino (2025-10-11). Saturday 11/1: Rooted To Rise: Educating Young Minds Through Art & Education. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124…

WSWS (2025-10-11). Trump DOJ expands political vendetta with indictment of New York AG Letitia James. wsws.org The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday by a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, is an escalation of Donald Trump's unprecedented use of the Department of Justice to pursue criminal actions against his political enemies.

Juan Cole (2025-10-11). Wind and Solar Provide 40% of Brazil's Electricity for first time. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — This month Brazil's National Electric System Operator estimated that wind and solar are now producing nearly 40 percent of the country's electricity. It was just in August of this year that the country's wind and solar installations hit the milestone of generating over a third of the country's electricity (some …

Peninsula DSA (2025-10-11). Friday 11/7: PDSA Member Social: Bayside. indybay.org Blue Oak Brewing Co., 815 Cherry Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070…

Rising Majority (2025-10-11). Thursday 10/16: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER

The Independent (2025-10-11). DR Congo reaffirms commitment to political solution to conflict with M23. independent.co.ug KINSHASA | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains firmly committed to seeking a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in the country's eastern provinces, a senior official said late Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing, minister of Communication and Media and government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, said that, …

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Cameroon presidential election: As Paul Biya set to win, what's at stake? aljazeera.com Biya, who has ruled for 43 years, is seeking an eighth term despite calls for him to step down.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Trump: US will add extra 100% tariffs on China. ecns.cn The United States will add an additional 100 percent tariff on imports from China and impose export controls on all critical US-made software from November, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.

WSWS (2025-10-11). Strike by Henry Ford Genesys nurses in sixth week, as management ramps up strikebreaking. wsws.org It is critical for striking Genesys workers to broaden their fight, mobilizing maximum support from the working class, including autoworkers, in the region and around the state.

Web Desk (2025-10-11). Judging three overreactions to Week 5 games: Graziano on the Eagles, 49ers and Broncos. gnnhd.tv Will A.J. Brown try to force a move? Is Nik Bonitto the next Denver DPOY? We sized up Week 5 overreactions, with bonus fantasy content.

Martha Rios (2025-10-11). Ofrendas florales de autoridades cubanas en cementerio Santa Ifigenia por fecha patria. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana; y Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República dedicaron este viernes ofrendas florales a José Martí, Héroe Nacional de Cuba, en el aniversario 157 del inicio de las gestas por la independencia nacional. | Ante la cripta que resguarda los restos del más universal de los cubanos en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba, también se colocaron arreglos florales a título de Esteban Lazo, presidente del Parlamento, y del pueblo cubano. | De igu…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Measures seek to curb disorderly price competition. ecns.cn Han noted that the draft amendment, together with the Anti-Monopoly Law and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, will form a comprehensive regulatory system to better tackle rat-race competition.

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (2025-10-11). 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…

WSWS (2025-10-11). Texas death row inmate Rob Roberson granted a stay of execution. wsws.org Just days before his scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay to Rob Roberson, a Texas death row inmate convicted largely on the basis of discredited Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence.

Green Party of Alameda County (2025-10-11). Green Voter Guide for Prop. 50 (Congress. redistricting), from Green Party of Alameda County. 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,…

A Guest Author (2025-10-11). Cleveland coalition protests death of another Cuyahoga County Jail prisoner. workers.org The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition issued the following statement on Oct. 1. The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition expresses deep concern regarding the circumstances just reported by The Marshall Project surrounding the death of Tasha Grant — a 39-year-old Black woman and mother of an 11-year-old son — who passed away . . . |

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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.

Reuters (2025-10-11). Across Mexico, deadly downpours and flooding kill at least 27. scmp.com Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks. | Mexico's civil defence authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosi.

Rebecca Acevedo (2025-10-11). New Jersey election 2025: What voters need to know about the 1st District Assembly race. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? In The 1st District encompasses all of Cape May and Cumberland counties, as well as part of Atlantic County, an area defined by tourism, agriculture and small-t…

Lynda Carson (2025-10-11). Antifa expert Mark Bray flees to Spain after receiving death threats. indybay.org Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea's 'strongest nuclear weapon' at parade. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un highlights nation's military power with the debut of its strongest nuclear missile at a grand parade.

Human Rights Watch (2025-10-11). Israel/Palestine: Microsoft Should Avoid Contributing to Rights Abuses. juancole.com Further Due Diligence Needed After Suspension of Some Cloud and AI Services Human Rights Watch — (New York, October 10, 2025) — Microsoft should suspend business activities that are contributing to grave human rights abuses and international crimes by the Israeli military and other Israeli government bodies, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Access Now, and …

bwitanek (2025-10-11). We Need Answers Ciccarelli Running for Re-Elect as Hillsborough Mayor Do You Agree with and Support Trump's Plans for Military War Games in Our CIties and Military Action Against "Internal Enemies" ? fightbackbetter.com I put this question to Hillsborough Republican under an Ad they shoved on to my Facebook feed. They quickly deleted…

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Tarique vows to make the state a partner for every girl who dreams. jagonews24.com BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party's vision for Bangladesh is one where every girl has the same freedom, opportunity, and safety.

Dianne Mathiowetz (2025-10-11). Atlanta reporter deported to El Salvador. workers.org Mario Guevara — a well-known Spanish language reporter for Mundo Hispanico for many years who more recently had established a digital news outlet called MG News — was deported from Atlanta at 4 a.m. on Oct. 3 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mario Guevara covering immigrant rights demonstration in . . . |

Peninsula DSA (2025-10-11). Tuesday 10/14: Reading Group: Abolish Silicon Valley, by Wendy Liu. indybay.org Fireside Books & More, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Travelers make most of holiday thanks to parcel delivery network. ecns.cn Among the millions of travelers crisscrossing China during the just concluded National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, many were able to travel light — sending the local specialties and souvenirs they bought along the way home through the country's fast-growing parcel delivery network.

jagonews24 (2025-10-11). Child dies, 22 injured as bus, RAB vehicle collide. jagonews24.com A two-year-old child died and at least 22 others were injured as a bus and a picnic vehicle of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) collided head-on in Patuakhali's Sadar on Saturday morning, October 11.

Martha Rios (2025-10-11). Presidente Díaz-Canel evoca efeméride del 10 de octubre en Cuba. radiohc.cu

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Six million people in Haiti face acute hunger as gang violence spreads. aljazeera.com Half of the population projected to experience critical food shortages by mid-2026 as armed groups block aid.

Chen Maanit (2025-10-11). Former Israeli Minister: of hostages is a prerequisite for rebuilding the. haaretz.com Haim Oron, formerly of the Zionist left Meretz party, believes that the continued captivity of the hostages, two years after October 7, reflects the fracture within Israeli society. Despite all that, he has not lost faith in the two-state solution and peace between Israelis and Palestinians…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Hong Kong business communities to explore opportunities in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A delegation of consular corps and business communities based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) begins a tour of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, October 10, 2025.

Alex Lo (2025-10-11). How Fukuyama goes from the end of history to the end of the West. scmp.com It must have been quite an intellectual or spiritual comedown going from "the end of history" to "the decline of Western civilisation". | For a political writer who first made his name by claiming the final historical triumph of Western liberal democracy and free-market capitalism over all other economic and political systems, the decline of his own society — à la Oswald Spengler, who wrote The Decline of the West — seems to have occupied Francis Fukuyama greatly of late.

Center for Biological Diversity (2025-10-11). Thursday 10/23: Food Justice Film Festival 2025 (FREE). indybay.org Virtual, on-demand streaming: October 23 – 26…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Did a South Korean study really claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer? aljazeera.com No it did not, but social media 'influencers' misused its results to spread misinformation far and wide.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). China offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officers. aljazeera.com Beijing accuses 18 personnel of spreading 'separatist' propaganda after Taiwan leader promises air defence boost.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). MVP A'ja Wilson scores 31 as Aces beat Mercury for third WNBA title. aljazeera.com Wilson becomes the first player to win the regular MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). China prosecutes three suspects from northern Myanmar over telecom fraud. ecns.cn Three individuals suspected of operating for an extended period in Myanmar and leveraging armed forces to carry out criminal activities have been indicted on multiple charges in China, prosecutors in Quanzhou, Fujian province, announced on Saturday.

Adrain Ortega (2025-10-11). The ICE Raids: The Spearhead of a White Christian Nation. counterpunch.org Recent polls suggest that public support for Trump's immigration policies might be waning; a welcome sign for those of us opposed to the ruthless targeting of immigrant communities. And, while a decline in illegal crossings at the Southern border may have contributed to this shift, recent polling also reveals that attacks on civil liberties are becoming a growing concern among the general population. | To read this article, log in
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ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Wondering How Is the Business Wisdom of Chinese Bosses? A 1990s-born Foreign Entrepreneur Sells Globally with It. ecns.cn Nella, a 1990s-born entrepreneur, has been doing business in Yiwu for years. Not only has she successfully exported massive quantities of goods around the world, but she has also settled down and made a home there. What attracts her to Yiwu is not only the all-encompassing International Trade Market it has, but even more so the humble and shrewd local business owners. In her philosophy, "staying down-to-earth" is both their way of doing business and a deeply rooted principle of the merchants in this city.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Xi's important ideas on strengthening, improving public complaints work published. ecns.cn BEIJING ⚪ A compilation of important ideas of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on strengthening and improving public complaints management work has been published by the People's Publishing House.

Martha Rios (2025-10-11). Cuba conmemora 157 años del inicio de las guerras por su independencia. radiohc.cu Cuba conmemora este viernes el inicio de las guerras por su independencia, marcado por el denominado Grito de Yara que protagonizó el patriota y abogado Carlos Manuel de Céspedes el 10 de octubre de 1868. | Durante aquella fecha, en su finca Demajagua, Céspedes vistió ropajes de libertador y comenzó el tortuoso camino que lo convirtió en Padre de la Patria. | La mañana de aquel día reunió a varios hombres, le concedió la libertad a sus esclavos y los invitó a enfrentar al ejército español, al tiempo que pronunciaba el Manifiesto de la Junta Revolucionaria de la Isla de Cuba. Así expresó: Con vuestro heroísmo cuent…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Peace in Strait endangered by separatist rhetoric. ecns.cn Experts and Chinese mainland officials have slammed Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's speech, warning that his "pro-independence" rhetoric and actions endanger peace in the Taiwan Strait and could have dire consequences for Taiwan society.

Guest Blogger (2025-10-11). 'Green' Antoinettes Preaching Austerity From Private Jets. wattsupwiththat.com Politicians, celebrities and billionaires who lecture about carbon footprints operate by a separate set of rules. Living in ostentatious opulence, they exude spectacular hypocrisy that is rarely challenged by media outlets amplifying their climate warnings.

Web Desk (2025-10-11). 'Beyond repair': Napheesa Collier, Cathy Engelbert and a WNBA teetering on the brink. gnnhd.tv Amid the WNBA Finals, two of the most powerful people in the game are locked in a contentious battle ⚪ for public opinion, power and money.

WSWS (2025-10-11). New Australian Federal Police units to enforce "social cohesion" wsws.org National Security Investigations (NSI) teams are targeting groups allegedly harming Australia's "social fabric."

WSWS (2025-10-11). Union aparatus does nothing as Trump launches new wave of mass firings. wsws.org The Trump administration has begun issuing reductions-in-force notices to federal employees, marking an escalation in its use of the shutdown to impose structural cuts on government services and seize personal control over the government.

WSWS (2025-10-11). Italian actress Claudia Cardinale and European cinema of the 1960s. wsws.org For her beauty, intelligence and personal strength, she was sought out by many filmmakers.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s. aljazeera.com The investment is the latest in Denmark's multibillion-dollar spending spree amid Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-10-11). No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds. fidh.org A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the past five years there has been no significant shift towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia.
Paris, 10 October 2025. The 42-page report, titled "Enduring Injustice – A review of the death penalty in Asia (2020-2025)," presents key trends, developments, and figures related to the death penalty in the 20 retentionist countries in Asia (…) | – | /…

Susan Price (2025-10-11). France: 'Macronism is unraveling'. greenleft.org.au France: 'Macronism is unraveling' | Susan Price |

Martha Rios (2025-10-11). En México denuncian que bloqueo a Cuba es criminal, inmoral e inhumano. radiohc.cu La funcionaria de la Cancillería cubana, Johana Tablada afirmó este viernes en México que la guerra económica de Estados Unidos contra su país es criminal, inhumana, inmoral y violatoria de las normas del derecho internacional.Ese cerco medieval que Estados Unidos aplica contra Cuba es criminal (…), es inhumano, porque va dedicado justamente a privar a las personas y a obstaculizar que puedan tener un sustento, es la misma esencia de la vida lo que pone en peligro", aseveró. | Durante el IX Encuentro Continental de Solidaridad con Cuba, la subdirectora general de la Dirección de Estados Unidos en el Ministerio…

Environmental Defense Center (2025-10-11). EDC statement on CA Attorney General lawsuit against Sable Offshore Corp. indybay.org Santa Barbara, CA, October 8, 2025 — On Friday, October 3, the California Attorney General's office filed a complaint against Sable Offshore Corp. alleging that the company repeatedly broke the law and discharged waste into streams, wetlands, and habitats while making unpermitted repairs to a broken oil pipeline on the California Coast.

aljazeera (2025-10-11). At least 28 killed in heavy flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico. aljazeera.com The storms have caused devastation nationwide as rains are expected to continue through Sunday.

Associated Press (2025-10-11). What on earth is a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker doing in a US garden? scmp.com An American family cleaning up their overgrown backyard in New Orleans made an extremely unusual find: under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase "spirits of the dead". | "The fact that it was in Latin that really just gave us pause, right?" said Daniella Santoro, a Tulane University anthropologist. "I mean, you see something like that and you say, 'OK, this is not an ordinary thing'."

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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…

newarab (2025-10-11). Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots. newarab.com The Hegseth, who made the announcement during a visit by

ICRC (2025-10-11). 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…

aljazeera (2025-10-11). First US flight with third-country deportees arrives in Guatemala. aljazeera.com The flight brought three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalan nationals, according to Guatemala's IGM migration agency.

Marie Kelly (2025-10-11). On the picket line. workers.org Temple University health care workers threaten strike The 2,500 nurses and technicians at Temple University Hospital (TUH) in Philadelphia are demanding better and safer working conditions and an improved benefits package. TUH Nurses Association (TUHNA) and TUH Allied Health Professionals (TAP) are affiliates of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses . . . |

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford (2025-10-11). 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…

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Cross-Strait travel hits record highs during Golden Week holiday. ecns.cn In the latter half of the holiday, the flow shifted to Taiwan residents visiting the mainland for family gatherings and celebrations, and mainland tourists returning home, according to the station.

Leipzig del Carmen García (2025-10-11). Recuerdan nuestra historia en altar sagrado de la patria. radiohc.cu El valor de los cubanos, sus raíces y tradiciones, se recordó en antiguo ingenio La Demajagua, altar sagrado de la patria, ubicado en la ciudad de Manzanillo, donde Carlos Manuel de Céspedes les diera la libertad a los esclavos el 10 de octubre de 1868 y los invitara a sumarse a la lucha por la libertad de nuestra sufrida patria, junto a los que a partir de ese momento empuñarían las armas contra el coloniaje español. Muy cerca de la emblemática ceiba que abraza la rueda dentada del antiguo ingenio y acompañado por la campana que diera los primeros toques de aquel amanecer glorioso, se evocó desde el arte, el val…

Web Desk (2025-10-11). Follow live: Facing elimination, Yankees host Blue Jays in New York. gnnhd.tv Live coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees MLB game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). China, Switzerland fast-track FTA negotiations, enhance cooperation. ecns.cn The fourth round of the China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue is held in the southern Swiss town of Bellinzona on Friday.Both sides agreed to continue to respect each other's core interests, safeguard political mutual trust, and maintain the sound momentum of high-level development in bilateral ties.

geo.tv (2025-10-11). Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado dedicates peace prize to Trump. geo.tv Photo collage shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and US President Donald Trump. — ReutersOSLO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting dictatorship in the country and dedicated the award in part…

ptcnews.tv (2025-10-11). Tariff war reignites: Trump slaps 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting from November 1. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The tariff war between the US and China has reignited after Donald Trump imposed an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports and strict export controls on US-made critical software starting November 1. | The move is expected to escalate tensions between the world's two largest economies. | In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Beijing of taking an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade and warned that the United States will respond in kind. | "Starting November 1st, 2025 — or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China — the United States of…

newarab (2025-10-11). Turkey and Iraq reach draft agreement on sharing water. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). Direct air link brings more Belarusians to Hainan. ecns.cn China's tropical island province of Hainan opened a new direct air link to Belarus recently, marking a milestone in connectivity and boosting ties under the Belt and Road Initiative.

albawaba (2025-10-11). China sanctions 14 U.S. and Canadian firms over national security. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on 14 companies and organizations from the United States and Canada, accusing them of undermining the country's national security and sovereignty. The move, which places the entities on Beijing's "unreliable entity list," bars them from conducting import or export activities, making new investments, or engaging in data-related cooperation with Chinese partners.In a statement carried by Xinhua News Agency, the ministry said the affected firms had engaged in actions that "seriously harmed China's national sovereignty, security, and develo…

Phoebe (2025-10-11). Sunday 10/12: Harvey Wasserman, Karl Grossman et al discuss Solartopia-How we get there! indybay.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-10-11). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for freedom. fidh.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee meeting on measures to eliminate international terrorism. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org

Peter Crimmins (2025-10-11). The Revolutionary War was a civil war: loyalists at the Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford. whyy.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org

Yasmine Louanchi (2025-10-11). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2025-10-11). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Oct. 5- Oct.11). ecns.cn

ICRC (2025-10-11). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-10-11). Historic first International Criminal Court conviction for Darfur atrocities. fidh.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-10-11). Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-10-11). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

albawaba (2025-10-11). Two massive explosions rock Kabul. albawaba.com

Seung Min Kim, Stephen Groves (2025-10-11). Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown. whyy.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-10-11). Singapore: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org

ICRC (2025-10-11). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org

Alex alexb (2025-10-11). Green Left Radio: Nathan Bell on Minute to. greenleft.org.au

Skwawkbox (2025-10-10). Israel murders at least 30 Palestinians on second day of 'ceasefire'. thecanary.co Israel marked the first day of the supposed Gaza ceasefire yesterday by bombing a four-storey residential shelter, killing dozens, burying at least fifty people under rubble as well as inflicting horrific injuries on children, and the murder of innocents shot by tanks as they tried to return to their home areas. Today, the second day, […] | By

Ed Newman (2025-10-10). United Nations reports over 50,000 Palestinian children under five suffering acute malnutrition in Gaza. radiohc.cu The United Nations aid agency has warned that more than 50,000 Palestinian children under the age of five are presently suffering from acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip. | According to a new study conducted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), as of mid-August, 54,600 children in Gaza were suffering from an overall lack of essential nutrition needed for nourishment. | The study conducted estimated that more than 12,800 of these children were suffering from a severe life-threatening deficiency of the vital nutrition needed by the body, which puts their health and long-term developme…

newarab (2025-10-10). UK, France, Germany urge UN backing for Gaza peace plan. newarab.com The leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Friday urged the United Nations Security Council to throw its weight behind the "We agree that the UN Security Council should give its full backing to the plan and support its implementation," the so-called E3 group of nations said in a statement, as a ceasefire kicked in and Israel started pulling back troops in Gaza. | "We pay tribute to President Trump's leadership on the issue, to the diplomatic efforts of the mediators, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye (Turkey), a…

Associated Press (2025-10-10). Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israeli forces withdraw, thousands return to ruins. scmp.com Thousands of displaced Palestinians streamed back towards their abandoned homes on Friday after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from parts of Gaza. | A huge column of displaced Gazans filed north through the dust and rubble towards Gaza City, the enclave's biggest urban area, which had been under attack just days ago in one of Israel's biggest offensives of the war.

Noa Limone (2025-10-10). protest movement that emerged during the Gaza war must become a force with political. haaretz.com Udi Goren, cousin of murdered hostage Tal Haimi, whose body is being held in Gaza, worries that Israel will not be able to find and return all the hostages. He believes that the return of the hostages is only the beginning of a long struggle to restore the influence of the liberal public on decision-making in Israel…

newarab (2025-10-10). Pro-Gaza charity says Israel blocking aid to be sent via Jordan. newarab.com Italy's Music for Peace NGO said it collected large quantities of aid as part of a mobilisation in support of the

Josh Breiner (2025-10-10). Israel finalizes list of Palestinian prisoners to be released under Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Israeli defense officials warned that many of those released could rise to senior positions in Hamas and Fatah in the coming years. 'We are essentially releasing the next Yahya Sinwar,' a senior defense official told Haaretz. 'These are extremely intelligent and dangerous individuals — we must know who they are and what they're capable of'…

tn.ai (2025-10-10). Israeli Regime's Cabinet Forced to Accept Ceasefire in Gaza After Months of Carnage. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – After nearly two years of relentless bombardment that killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, the Israeli regime has bowed to international pressure and approved a US-brokered agreement to halt its genocidal war on Gaza and exchange prisoners with Palestinian resistance factions.

Associated Press (2025-10-10). Trump's Gaza deal forged by diplomacy blitz, help from Arab and Muslim allies. scmp.com After months of gridlock, US President Donald Trump finally landed a long-sought Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza – an agreement that only came together after a weeks-long diplomacy blitz and a whole lot of help from some Arab and Muslim allies. | The breakthrough is designed to bring about a pause in the fighting unleashed by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The group is expected to release 48 hostages – about 20 of them believed to be alive – in the coming days.

Mitchell Plitnick (2025-10-10). Now that a Gaza ceasefire has been reached, will Trump force Israel to end the genocide? mondoweiss.net Donald Trump's "20-Point Plan" could provide a path to end the Gaza genocide, but it is limited by a lack of details and the uncertainty of whether the U.S. is willing to enforce it on Israel.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Boy pulled from the rubble of his home after Israeli airstrike in Gaza. aljazeera.com Video shows rescuers pulling a boy from the rubble of his home in Gaza City.

The Conversation (2025-10-10). A short History of the Gaza Strip takes a long View of today's Conflict. juancole.com By Martin Kear, University of Sydney (The Conversation) — A Short History of the Gaza Strip, by historian Anne Irfan, is a timely addition to an important corpus of literature taking a historical and contextual view of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Review: A Short History of the Gaza Strip — Anne Irfan (W.W. Norton) By telling …

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Gaza City residents set to return as Israel bombs before ceasefire starts. aljazeera.com Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.

newarab (2025-10-10). Good news or bad, Gaza peace is up to those least fit to keep it. newarab.com Palestinians are responding to the Immense relief because it seems certain the Gaza genocide will be suspended for at least several days, and because the cessation of hostilities may, under the best of circumstances, extend for an indefinite period. The "ceasefire" could develop into what Trump has hailed as a definitive end to the "war". | But enormous trepidation for multiple reasons. This is not an agreement Israel wanted or entered i…

albawaba (2025-10-10). Trump eyes Cairo for Gaza ceasefire signing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a major diplomatic breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, a move expected to halt fighting, release hostages, and open vital aid corridors after nearly two years of devastating war.Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting, Trump hailed the deal as a "historic and unprecedented event", crediting mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for bridging deep divides between the warring sides. The agreement, reached after three days of talks in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh resort, includes an immediate c…

Alaa Shamali (2025-10-10). Gaza searches for life amid rubble and darkness. thecanary.co The Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Ismail Al-Thawabta, announced during a press conference that the Palestinian people 'are holding out at a historic turning point' after 735 days of war. During the past two years, Israel have left widespread destruction in all aspects of life. Al-Thawabta noted that the Strip has […] | By

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Gaza truce deal not end of road; criminals should be held accountable: Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has expressed the country's backing for a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the truce agreement in Gaza "is not the end of the road" and that those behind the crimes committed by the Tel Aviv regime must be tried in international courts.

Editor (2025-10-10). The Gaza Ceasefire Deal Could Be A 'Strangle Contract', With Israel Holding All The Cards. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | There are jubilant scenes in both Gaza and Israel after both sides in the war have agreed to another ceasefire. If all goes well, this will be only the third ceasefire to …

Ed Newman (2025-10-10). Israel bombards various parts of Gaza despite announcement of ceasefire deal. radiohc.cu Israeli attacks have continued in the besieged Gaza Strip despite an announcement by mediators that a ceasefire had been reached to end the two-year aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip. | Local media reports said Thursday Israeli forces carried out intense bombardments across several areas of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens in recent hours. Heavy airstrikes and artillery shelling were reported in Gaza City and Khan Younis overnight. | Israeli quadcopters were also reported to have dropped bombs on civilians in Gaza City, the largest urban center in the Palestinian territory. Health officials said th…

Zvi Bar'el (2025-10-10). As Hamas lurks, life in Gaza wait for the holes in plan to be closed. haaretz.com Pressure on Israel and Hamas has produced a workable cease-fire, but the plan's details are thin when it comes to forming an effective civilian administration. Hamas could find a way to retake control of daily life…

Josh Breiner (2025-10-10). Israel replaces Fatah prisoners on Gaza deal release list with convicted Hamas killers. haaretz.com Though the list was already approved by ministers, a cabinet vote passed to replace the Fatah members, most of whom were not involved with fatal attacks, with convicted terrorists…

Amir Tibon (2025-10-10). How Hamas gave Netanyahu the excuse to prolong the Gaza war. haaretz.com Egypt, Turkey and Qatar told Hamas that once it released the hostages, Israel wouldn't have any pretext to renew the war, despite the agenda of Netanyahu and his messianic political allies…

Tom Hussain (2025-10-10). 'War is over', but will fragile Gaza ceasefire hold amid deep divisions? scmp.com The US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has halted two years of bloodshed, but analysts warn it will only hold if President Donald Trump, his administration and key Middle Eastern mediators remain deeply invested in preventing the conflict from reigniting. | Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor Hamas readily agreed to the truce. Rather, observers say they were compelled to comply by Trump and the coordinated efforts of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Victory for resistance amid fragile ceasefire. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Gaza ceasefire agreement marks a decisive failure for the Israeli occupation regime to eliminate Hamas or recover captives through military force.

Alaa Shamali (2025-10-10). Return to the rubble: tens of thousands of Palestinians walk towards homes that no longer exist. thecanary.co Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza on foot on Friday 10 October, two years after a devastating war, following the entry into force of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas at midday, according to field reporters and eyewitnesses. Palestinians returning to rubble in Gaza Waves of people were seen walking […] | By

Skwawkbox (2025-10-10). Exclusive: union Unite voted AGAINST TUC 'welfare not warfare' motion. thecanary.co Last month's annual gathering of unions under the banner of the TUC was marked by the unanimous success of a motion condemning Keir Starmer's 'proscription' (terrorism ban) on non-violent anti-genocide protest group Palestine Action. But Skwawkbox can reveal that the Unite union, amongst extreme criticism from members and activists, general secretary Sharon Graham, voted against […] | By

Newsroom (2025-10-10). Poland Accuses Russia of Unleashing Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure. moderndiplomacy.eu Poland has experienced an increase in cyberattacks from Russia, which has tripled its military intelligence resources targeted at the country this year, according to the country's digital affairs minister. In the first three quarters of the year, there have been 170,000 cyber incidents, many linked to Russian entities. Poland faces 2,000 to 4,000 incidents daily, …

Shlomit Lan (2025-10-10). He gets most expensive buildings for free — but not for profit. haaretz.com The Social Space has created a creates a win-win model: NGOs get free space in upgraded vacant buildings, and developers benefit from improved community reputation…

Noor Fatima (2025-10-10). New era of high-speed internet in Pakistan, Amazon to introduce Project Kuiper by 2026. gnnhd.tv Amazon delegation presented a plan to launch Project Kuiper in Pakistan…

Editor (2025-10-10). California Joins New York in Trying to Fill a Void on Worker Protections. scheerpost.com California State Capitol. DimiTalen, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | 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 Mark Kreidler / California appears poised to become one of th…

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Electricity coverage in Iran's rural areas reaches 99.8%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has extended electricity access to 99.8 percent of its rural population, marking one of the highest rural electrification rates in the world, according to the head of the Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir).

Kenny Cooper (2025-10-10). Haverford school district is at odds with teachers union over wage increases. A resolution could be on the horizon. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A dispute over wage increases has stalled contract negotiations between the But Adam Nancarrow, president of the union, said recent discussions between the parties have been fruitful. | "There is a difference between the two sides," Nancarrow told WHYY News. "However, that difference is much smaller than it was at the start." | The previous, three-year collecti…

Bill Roggio (2025-10-10). Pakistani Taliban leader thought to be targeted in airstrike on Afghan capital. longwarjournal.org Pakistan is thought to have carried out an airstrike in Kabul that targeted Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan (TTP) emir Noor Wali Mehsud. If Mehsud's death is confirmed, he would be the second high-level foreign terrorist leader killed in Kabul since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. On July 31, 2022, the US killed Al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri in a strike on Kabul.

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). Shanghai index hits 10-year high on policy momentum. ecns.cn This year marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), with the 15th Five-Year Plan blueprint to be formulated in October and reviewed at the two sessions in March 2026.

Associated Press (2025-10-10). Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing. scmp.com A blast leveled an explosives plant on Friday in rural Tennessee, leaving behind a mass of twisted metal, burned-out shells of cars and at least 18 people missing and feared dead, authorities said. | "There's nothing to describe. It's gone," Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said of the blast site at Accurate Energetic Systems, which supplies and researches explosives for the military.

bwitanek (2025-10-10). Lily Benavides Green Party NJ for Governor Condemns Bipartisan Attacks on NJ Freedom Support for War and Repression. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter editorially urges all to withhold their votes from Mikie Sherrill and from Jack Ciattarrelli. We urge you to instead…

Drago Bosnic (2025-10-10). China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Historical Review and Analysis. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca The Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) organized a series of peace conferences and events for delegations from around 30 countries.

tn.ai (2025-10-10). Alawites Protest HTS Abductions, Killings in Western Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands from Syria's Alawite community staged strikes and rallies in Latakia and other cities after a 13-year-old boy was abducted, condemning Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists for escalating kidnappings and sectarian killings.

newarab (2025-10-10). Is Ethiopia's GERD causing 'unprecedented' floods in Egypt. newarab.com

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live: Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins. aljazeera.com The opposition politician 'keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness', the Nobel Committee says.

Frank Chen,Kandy Wong,Sylvia Ma (2025-10-10). 'Make China buy': US soybean farmers, tired of trade war 'blows', push Trump to act. scmp.com As Washington moves to cushion the blow of China's retreat from buying US soybeans with potential financial aid and efforts to diversify export markets, American farmers say they welcome the help but would rather see Chinese orders return. | "This year is almost gone for soy farmers because they have a big harvest but no orders from China," a farmer from Nebraska said on condition of anonymity.

Martha Rios (2025-10-10). Gobierno de Venezuela convoca reunión urgente del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela solicitó este jueves, de manera urgente, la convocatoria a una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, ante la intensificación de la amenaza de agresión de Estados Unidos. | En carta enviada al presidente del Consejo de Seguridad, Vassily A. Nebenzia, el representante permanente de la República Bolivariana ante la ONU, Samuel Moncada denunció: La movilización militar en curso, la escalada de las acciones hostiles y provocadoras, y la retórica cada vez más incendiaria así lo confirman". | El diplomático venezolano expuso al embajador ruso los últimos acontecimientos que dem…

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Iranian Artists Forum screens Japanese animated film "Ghost Cat Anzu" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 2024 Japanese animated film "Ghost Cat Anzu" directed by Y≈çko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita was shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

Martha Rios (2025-10-10). Presidente cubano defiende valor de la inclusión para la unidad. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este jueves que la intención de la Revolución cubana es romper con estereotipos sociales, valorando la inclusión como un factor de unidad. | Lo anterior lo ratificó el mandatario en la clausura del IX Congreso y Asamblea General de la Asociación Nacional del Ciego (ANCI), efectuados del 7 al 9 de octubre en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana, con presencia de más de 200 delegados de todo el país. | Durante la ceremonia de cierre se les otorgó al general de Ejército Raúl Castr…

Web Desk (2025-10-10). Why are US medicines so darn expensive? gnnhd.tv Standing next to Pfizer CEO Albert Borla in the Oval Office last week, President Donald Trump announced that the pharma giant had made a startling concession: It would voluntarily lower the prices it charges Americans for its medicines. At the same time, the …

Reinhard Faudt (2025-10-10). 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.

Reality Books (2025-10-10). When Data Becomes Dogma: The Making of Climate Orthodoxy. globalresearch.ca For more than three decades, the phrase "the science is settled" has been used as both shield and sword in the global climate debate. It shields policymakers from scrutiny and silences dissent by turning complex data into moral decree. Yet …

UMMID (2025-10-10). The Circus Called Education. ummid.com Congratulations, India: You've perfected turning knowledge into commodity, dreams into collateral and classrooms into crime scenes.

latintimes (2025-10-10). Kristi Noem Slams Popular Country Singer for Criticizing ICE in Latest Song: 'Completely Disrespectful'. latintimes.com Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has condemned country singer Zach Bryan for lyrics in his upcoming song "Bad News," which criticizes ICE raids…

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WHYY (2025-10-10). Finding Focus in the Age of Distraction. whyy.org We often think of digital distractions, from TikTok to newsfeeds, as a way of giving our brains a break. But in reality, they could be doing the opposite. We talk with psychologist Marc Berman about a better way of restoring our focus — spending time in nature. We also try a dopamine fast, to see if it can really improve our attention spans.

Qian Sun (2025-10-10). Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and the melting of the 'Third Pole'. globalvoices.org

Anoa Changa (2025-10-10). Donald Trump Invoking The Insurrection Act Is Bad For Black People. newsone.com Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | A As some online debate the legalities of Trump's actions, his administration continues to take a very antagonistic stance against communities in major…

Ted Galen Carpenter (2025-10-10). Why we need to take Trump's Drug War very seriously. responsiblestatecraft.org Donald Trump has long been a fan of using the U.S. military to wage a more vigorous war against drug cartels in Latin America. He also shows signs of using that justification as a pretext to oust regimes considered hostile to other U.S. interests. The most recent incident in the administration's escalating antidrug campaign took place on October 3 when "Secretary of War" Mike Hegseth announced that

Lucy Fur (2025-10-10). Bloody chalice raised at commonwealth club.. indybay.org The bloody chalice raised and invocations recited as the dark unicorn | danced under the full moon….

____ (2025-10-10). Maharashtra Opens Dam Backwaters for Alcohol to Boost Tourism. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra government has made a significant policy shift by permitting alcohol serving and consumption in areas near dam backwaters. An official source revealed that the decision, aimed at boosting tourism, is a modification of a five-year-old regulation intended to curb illegal alcohol activities in these scenic locales.

Joseph Trevithick (2025-10-10). China's Stealth Sharp Sword Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles Deployed To Operational Airbase. twz.com The appearance of GJ-11 Sharp Sword drones at an airbase in Tibet points to the type getting closer to an operational state, if it isn't already.

The Independent (2025-10-10). Museveni hails return of rebel Col Mande. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has saluted peace-loving Ugandans and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for ensuring sustained stability across the country, describing peace as the foundation upon which Uganda's progress stands. Speaking during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, the president said that all …

Web Desk (2025-10-10). The Comey prosecution is revealing Trump's weakness. gnnhd.tv Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the two counts of lying to Congress being brought against him by the Trump administration. On the same day, ABC News reported that the prosecutors who were working on the Comey case — who were…

Democracy Now! (2025-10-10). "Enshittification" Part 2: Author Cory Doctorow on Technofeudalism, "Bottom-Up Resistance" Apps & More. democracynow.org Watch Part 2 of our interview with Cory Doctorow, writer and tech activist, whose new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It, is out this week. | Watch Part 2 of our interview with Cory Doctorow, writer and tech activist, whose new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It, is out this week.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Imam Mahdi scouts: A model of construction and resistance in a time of political impotence. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Beirut is preparing to host the largest scout gathering in Lebanon's history, marking the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Hezbollah's Imam Mahdi Scouts Association, amid the martyrdom anniversary of Hezbollah secretaries-general, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine.

DikelediM (2025-10-10). President Ramaphosa welcomes ‚Ǩ11.5 billion EU investment in South Africa. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa welcomes ‚Ǩ11.5 billion EU investment in South Africa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a new investment package from the European Union (EU) valued at ‚Ǩ11.5 billion (R230 billion), describing it as a significant step towards building South Africa's economy of the future while deepening long-standing ties with Europe. | Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the initiative opens "new possibilities for trade and investment" and marks the beginning of "a new era of partnership and cooperation" between South Africa and th…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-10-10). Ukrainians Seeking to Influence Polish Politics. globalresearch.ca Polish politicians want to limit the ability of Ukrainian immigrants to influence the country's politics. The large number of foreigners on Polish soil and the constant pressure from Ukrainian groups to change the course of Polish politics are raising concerns …

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Tehran, Managua underline co-op in urban development. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Nicaraguan officials have highlighted the significance of boosting collaboration in areas related to urban development.

HG (2025-10-10). Zionist wins Nobel Peace Prize. thecanary.co The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, María Corina Machado, is a staunch zionist. BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition […] | By

mediasanctuary (2025-10-10). Collar City Pride Festival 2025 Pt1. mediasanctuary.org Opening the 2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival at the Hudson Shores Park in WaterVliet on October 4th 2025 was Collar City Pride's Megon Norlasco along with Jamie Krouse from Ttory's YWCA's. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe talks with a few of the 55+ vendors of local business and community partners, the majority are LBGTQIA+ owned. Here in Part 1 of our Collar City Pride Festival Coverage we hear from Frolicking Faun, The Empire Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and the Albany Gay Men Chorus. | This event was supported by sponsors. Cafe Euphoria, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, American Foundati…

geo.tv (2025-10-10). White House says Nobel Committee puts 'politics over peace'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2025.— ReutersThe White House on Friday criticised the Nobel Prize committee's decision to grant the peace prize to a Venezuelan opposition…

The Onion Staff (2025-10-10). SATIRE: ICE Boasts Zero Murders Committed By 5-Year-Olds Since Child Detainments Began. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Touting a new crime report as evidence their ramped-up operations were improving American life, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Friday that there had been zero murders committed by 5-year-olds since they began detaining children. "Democrats can whine and slander our agents all they like, but the stats don't lie: Homicides committed by kindergartners are …

latintimes (2025-10-10). Mexican Police Arrests Nine People Accused Of Killing Three State Officers. latintimes.com Mexican police has arrested nine people in connection with the killing of three state police officers in Chihuahua this week…

WHYY (2025-10-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Ed Sykes (2025-10-10). Zack Polanski schooling a right-wing BBCQT panel was a brilliant lesson in how to beat propaganda. thecanary.co The BBC arranged an all-right-wing panel to challenge Green leader Zack Polanski on Question Time last night. But he schooled them all. And it was a perfect example of how to cut through establishment propaganda with clarity and compassion. In a short time, Polanski tackled: the immense damage right-wing austerity policies have caused the UK; […] | By

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-10-10). Ucranianos buscam influenciar a política polonesa. globalresearch.ca Políticos poloneses querem limitar a capacidade dos imigrantes ucranianos de influenciar a política do país. O grande número de estrangeiros em solo polonês e a pressà£o constante de grupos ucranianos para mudar o curso da política polonesa està£o gerando preocupaàßàµes …

newarab (2025-10-10). US Senate endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution. newarab.com The amendment by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a

Gabisile (2025-10-10). Lamola remembers late Ambassador Mthethwa for his lifelong service to SA. sanews.gov.za Lamola remembers late Ambassador Mthethwa for his lifelong service to SA | Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has conveyed the nation's collective grief following the passing of South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who said he left a legacy of dedication and service to the country. | Lamola conveyed his condolences during an emotional official memorial service on Friday, attended by family representatives, diplomats, and colleagues which served as a reminder of the profound impact Ambassador Mthethwa had on South Africa's diplomatic landscape. | "Our gathering her…

latintimes (2025-10-10). Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Military Will Be Investigated After Soldiers Killed Six Civilians. latintimes.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed there will be a thorough investigation on the killing of six civilians by soldiers in the state of Tamaulipas…

Tyler Rogoway (2025-10-10). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | View of food, sanitation, and survival supplies issued by the U.S. defense department for stocking a 50 person public bomb fallout shelter during the Cold War, 1962. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images) | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If…

Noor Fatima (2025-10-10). Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan pro-democracy woman, not Trump. gnnhd.tv Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Maria Corina Machado…

David Swanson (2025-10-10). Nobel Committee Tried Its Best to Give Trump a Peace Prize. worldbeyondwar.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 10, 2025 | The Nobel Committee has frequently given the peace prize to major war makers, and frequently to do-gooders whose work in a variety of fields has been unrelated to abolishing war. It has also often given the prize to opponents and victims of the targets of Western empire. But it has never given the prize to open advocates of war and fascistic government. Trump was never going to be given the prize directly. | Trump is no…

Moritz Kraemer (2025-10-10). How poorer nations can fund development as global aid and credit retreat. scmp.com For developing nations, the storm clouds of deglobalisation and climate change grow darker by the day. These challenges demand an increasingly prominent role for the state, not only as a buffer against the economic shocks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable but also as an architect of resilience. | Governments in poorer countries must fund vast investments in infrastructure, sustainable energy, healthcare and education to inject dynamism into their economies. But the unresolved…

Andrea Borgen Abdallah (2025-10-10). Opinion: Fix Immigration to Save Our Restaurants—Here Are a Few Ways. lataco.com One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it's nearly one in three.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks Trump and US team for ceasefire role. aljazeera.com Israel's government has approved "phase one" of the agreement, which will see captives exchanged and Israel withdraw.

newleftreview (2025-10-10). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). Chinese woman granted divorce after surviving husband's cliff murder attempt. ecns.cn A court in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province has granted a divorce to a Chinese woman who survived her husband's attempted murder in Thailand, where he allegedly pushed her off a cliff during their trip.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Complete list of Nobel Peace Prize winners (1901—2024). aljazeera.com The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times to 142 laureates in its 124 year history.

Staff (2025-10-10). Democrats Fail to End Trump's Venezuela-Focused Caribbean Strikes in Narrow US Imperial Senate Vote. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The bill, sponsored by Democrat Senator Adam Schiff of California and supported by Democrat Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia, Ron Wyden of Or…

Martha Rios (2025-10-10). Presidente Díaz-Canel recibe a jóvenes palestinos que estudian en Cuba. radiohc.cu

Robert Freeman (2025-10-10). North of Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long's house targeted by 40 strong mob. thecanary.co Alliance Party Justice Minister Naomi Long responded to the presence of a large group of protestors outside her house last night by describing the incident as "bullying and intimidation." No specific group has claimed responsibility for the action taken in East Belfast, though footage of it can be found on the TikTok account @jesuischarlie333. One […] | By

WSWS (2025-10-10). 10th anniversary of Ankara bombings by ISIS which killed over 100 people. wsws.org The massacre was part of the spread to Turkey of the war for regime change in Syria launched in 2011 by Washington and its regional allies, including Ankara.

newarab (2025-10-10). What are the 'secret clauses' in the Israel—Hamas truce deal. newarab.com Israeli media outlets have revealed new details of what they describe as "secret clauses" in the The New Arab looks into what exactly these clauses are and what the ramifications of them could be on the long-term prospects for peace. | Secret humanitarian framework: | According to Israel's Army Radio, the "secret humanitarian framework" allows,…

The Independent (2025-10-10). IT IS OFFICIAL: FLI and KAS launch Uganda's first compendium of public interest litigation decisions. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and South Sudan, has launched Uganda's first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Case Decisions (1995—Present), a milestone publication that documents landmark cases shaping constitutionalism, democracy, and human rights in Uganda. The launch, held at the Sheraton …

newarab (2025-10-10). Palestinian photographer injured in West Bank settler attack. newarab.com

Michael Patterson (2025-10-10). Hegseth's speech: Beyond the spectacle, a racist purge of the military. liberationnews.org Iraq war veteran explains what Hegseth's speech really means: purging the military to create a lily-white, all male "Crusader Army."

Devin B. Martinez (2025-10-10). Peru's Congress ousts de facto president Dina Boluarte amid mass protests. peoplesdispatch.org Activists in Peru warn that the Congress is just as responsible for the crisis facing the country marked by an increase in crime, precarity, and corruption…

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). US, Israel sought to trigger internal chaos through terror plots: Iran intelligence minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's intelligence minister has revealed that during the U.S.-Israeli aggression in June, Washington and Tel Aviv attempted to destabilize the country by mobilizing Daesh and other Takfiri militants from Syria to launch terror attacks inside Iran.

WSWS (2025-10-10). Fascist gathering in the White House signals mass repression and violence. wsws.org The White House has been transformed into the headquarters of a conspiracy to legitimize fascism, brand anti-fascism as "terrorism," and mobilize the repressive machinery of the state against the population.

mediasanctuary (2025-10-10). Soulful Sounds in Troy. mediasanctuary.org Lavender spoke with eL and Sadiki of Acute Inflections, "New York's jazzy R&B duo", about their live show Soulful Sounds, which is coming to Troy, NY. You can find all their performance dates at

Beth Harris (2025-10-10). Dodgers advance to NLCS after Kerkering's costly error in 11th inning beats Phillies. whyy.org Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages' bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win their NL Division Series 3-1. | Kerkering hung his head and put hands on knees after his throw sailed past catcher J.T. Realmuto as pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim crossed the plate, advancing the Dodgers to the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs or Milwaukee. | Realmuto had pointed to first when the two-hopper hit off Kerkering's glove and rolled just in front of the mou…

The Independent (2025-10-10). COMESA Competition Commission defends lengthy case investigation process. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC), Willard Mwemba, has defended the lengthy timelines involved in the Commission's case investigations, saying the process is necessary to ensure credibility, accuracy, and fairness in decision-making. Mwemba made the remarks during a news conference held in Nairobi on October 10, …

publicbooks (2025-10-10). Toward the Higher- and Secondary-Ed Alliance! publicbooks.org The influence of K-12 policy and pedagogy on higher ed can perhaps be seen best in the trickle-up effect of the standards of the Common Core.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). California's landmark frontier AI law to bring transparency. aljazeera.com While experts applaud the new law, a first in the US, for bringing in transparency, it is 'light touch regulation'.

Joe Glenton (2025-10-10). The grift: ex-PM Rishi Sunak set to take top tech and AI roles. thecanary.co Eternally underwhelming former Tory PM Rishi Sunak is set to start two advisory roles for tech firms. Sunak, whose main accolade is single-handedly ruining Adidas Samba's for the entire population of earth, is still a sitting MP: Rishi Sunak has taken up advisory roles at tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic. However, the […] | By

newleftreview (2025-10-10). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.

imperial.ac.uk (2025-10-10). New £4.5m initiative to strengthen research culture and careers. imperial.ac.uk Imperial partners in a £4.5m national initiative to strengthen research culture and enhance career pathways for research professionals.

Newsroom (2025-10-10). Trump Throws Milei a $20 Billion Lifeline. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. Treasury has finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina, buying pesos to support the struggling country, fulfilling President Donald Trump's commitment. This move has led to a significant increase in the value of the Argentine peso and its bonds. In Thursday's trading, the Argentine 2035 bond rose by 4.5 cents, …

W. T. Whitney (2025-10-10). Alabama Fine Arts Museum Backs Racist Billboards. counterpunch.org The victory Black people (and their supporters) achieved in the U.S. South in the 1960s assured they could vote, hold political office, and benefit from constitutional rights like due process. Oppression remained, however, and not only in the South. Black people are sicker than whites and die earlier. Schools they attend are inferior. Wealth and

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Hakim defends Iraq's sovereignty amid U.S. pressure to disarm Popular Mobilization Forces. tehrantimes.com Iraqi politician Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, delivered a speech at the launch of his election campaign, calling for national unity, moderation, and resistance to foreign interference. His remarks come as the United States intensifies efforts to disarm the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) following recent developments in Lebanon and Syria.

tn.ai (2025-10-10). Peru Congress Ousts President Boluarte Amid Crime, Protests. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Peru's Congress voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte after months of protests, corruption scandals, and rising crime, installing Congress leader José Jerí as interim president.

María Josefina Arce (2025-10-10). México, sede de nuevo encuentro de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La solidaridad con Cuba de sus hermanos de América Latina y el Caribe tiene su epicentro desde este jueves y hasta el próximo día 12 en México, donde se han dado cita representantes de movimientos sociales, intelectuales, artistas y personalidades de la región. | El Noveno Encuentro Continental de Solidaridad con Cuba es un espacio esencial de respaldo al pueblo cubano, ante la persistente política hostil de Estados Unidos, que bajo la administración del presidente Donald Trump ha intensificado sus acciones agresivas. | En pocos meses de su segundo mandato, Trump volvió a incluir a la Mayor de las Antillas en la…

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). How data science is fighting financial fraud. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In a world where nearly every transaction happens online, from mobile banking to e-commerce and digital investments, financial fraud has evolved into one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Traditional methods of detecting fraud, once sufficient for catching suspicious activity, are now struggling to keep up with the speed and sophistication of modern cybercriminals. To stay ahead, financial institutions are turning to a powerful ally: data science.

geo.tv (2025-10-10). Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado. geo.tv Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest before the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 9, 2025. — ReutersVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize…

Fidel Castro Ruz (2025-10-10). Botschaft von Fidel Castro gegen den Atomkrieg. globalresearch.ca Die Anwendung der Atomwaffen bei einem neuen Krieg wàºrde das Ende der Menschheit bedeuten. So sah es der Wissenschaftler Albert Einstein voraus, der in der Lage war, deren Zerstà∂rungskraft zu messen, die Millionen Grad Hitze erzeugt, die in einem weiten …

Shannon Dawson (2025-10-10). A Timeline Of Donald Trump And Letitia James' Heated Court Battles. newsone.com Source: ALEX KENT / Getty | President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James have spent years locked in high-stakes legal battles over Trump's business dealings, alleged fraud, and policies, but tensions escalated sharply on Oct. 9, when federal prosecutors, following According to the New York Times, the indictment, filed Thursday in the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges that James misrepresente…

Web Desk (2025-10-10). College football best bets for Week 7: Why an 0-5 team should be on your bet slip. gnnhd.tv Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 7 of the college football season, including what makes UMass-Kent State a solid game to bet.

Paul Street (2025-10-10). Trump Wants Martial Law: A Report and Reflections from Chicago. counterpunch.org Chicago is now ground zero in the Trump fascist regime's assault on democracy, the rule of law, social justice, decency, and the common good. Recent events here (I am writing from the Loop) include a horrifying militarized ICE, FBI, and Border Patrol attack on an apartment complex in the predominantly Black South Side neighborhood of South Shore.

Sharon Lerner (2025-10-10). Why Hasn't Trump's EPA Released the Toxicity Report on This "Forever Chemical" ? truthout.org This spring, scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency completed a report on the toxicity of a "forever chemical" called PFNA, which is in the drinking water systems serving some 26 million people. The assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems… |

Claudia Van Wyk (2025-10-10). Hard-Fought Grace: Bearing Witness to Richard Tabler's Execution. aclu.org EDITORS NOTE: Claudia Van Wyk is a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Capital Punishment Project. She spent 14 years with the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Community Defender Office in Philadelphia, where she met Richard Tabler, who had been convicted of murder and was challenging a death sentence. At the ACLU, Claudia continued to work on Richard's legal appeals, including a petition in October 2024 asking the Supreme Court to review Richard's case. | On February 13, 2025, I traveled to Texas's death row at the Polunksy Unit in Livingston, Texas, to perform my last service for my client, Richard Tabler:…

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Over 13m tons of essential goods imported in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran imported 13.5 million tons of essential goods during the first half of the current Iranian year (March — September), up 12.5 percent from the same period last year, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

UMMID (2025-10-10). 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.

albawaba (2025-10-10). Labubu is over, Pop Mart's Hirono Living Wild Doll is the new trend. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The obsession with the Labubu doll designed by Pop Mart is rapidly slowing down as a new, strong competitor has likely hit the markets.The prices of the famous Lapopo dolls dropped significantly in the past few weeks, after they were sold at expensive prices and sold out immediately upon release, Forbes reported.Data from major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart revealed that Labubu dolls are easily available everywhere, with prices starting at just $20 to $39.During the Labubu Dolls obsessions, a one doll was being sold for prices that could reach up to ten thousand dollars.Pop Mart's Hirono L…

Zack Linly (2025-10-10). Judge Issues Restraining Order On National Guard Deployment In Chicago, Trump Admin Files Appeal. newsone.com Source: Anadolu / Getty | President Donald Trump just keeps on running into legal roadblocks in his bid to turn the U.S. military and other federal agencies on U.S. citizens in Democrat-run cities. | This week alone, federal judges have blocked his

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). Young foreign entrepreneur shares story of starting business in China: Where there's a will, there's a way! ecns.cn Nella, a 1990s-born foreign entrepreneur, has been running her business in Yiwu for years, successfully exporting her products worldwide through hard work and determination.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Iran exports agricultural products to 80 countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exports agricultural products to 80 countries worldwide, with foreign currency revenues from horticultural exports rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi.

Ed Newman (2025-10-10). Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba has been warning about the growing escalation of the United States government against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the clear goal of which is to overthrow the constitutional government of President Nicolás Maduro Moros and install a subservient government that will place oil, other important natural resources, and even the sovereignty of that sister nation at the disposal of the United States. | Following the illegal destruction at sea of vessels allegedly dedicated to drug trafficking, but of unknown composition and destination, and the murder of their crew…

UMMID (2025-10-10). Chinese researchers claim breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. ummid.com A team of researchers from the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tuesday announced a breakthrough in solid-state lithium battery technology — developing a flexible battery capable of enduring up to 20,000 bends.

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). Shahidul set to return to Dhaka early Saturday. jagonews24.com Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, who was released by Israeli authorities on Friday after joining a Free Palestine campaign, is expected to arrive in Dhaka in the early hours of Saturday, October 11.

Haaretz Sports Staff (2025-10-10). Rider who left Israel-based cycling team claims group is suing him for $35 million. haaretz.com Canadian cyclist Derek Gee, Israel-Premier Tech's leader in recent years, explained why he left the team in August, saying his decision stemmed 'both from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience'…

San Francisco People's Tranist (2025-10-10). Saturday 10/11: Demonstration Against SFMTA. indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street…

M. Reza Behnam (2025-10-10). Why Iran Matters: What Every American Needs to Know. counterpunch.org Once upon a time the Iranian government was under the thumb of and in service to the interests of the United States and its Middle East colonial outpost, Israel. The 1979 Iranian Revolution—the most consequential of the 20th century—changed all that. The establishment of the Islamic Republic brought to a close the 37-year obsequious

Lynda Carson (2025-10-10). Trump's brutal threat to use Insurrection Act to send troops to U.S. cities. indybay.org National Guard Troops…

Brian Mikael Cheng (2025-10-10). Cyberattack stops flow of Asahi beer. scmp.com A major cyberattack has crippled the operations of Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings. | The hacking, claimed by the Russian-speaking ransomware group Qilin, has forced the company to stop nationwide production, leading to major supply chain disruptions. Asahi has been forced to manually process orders since the attack was disclosed on September 29.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Kabul bombings heighten Pakistan—Afghanistan rift. tehrantimes.com A series of explosions across Afghanistan late Thursday, including blasts in central Kabul, Paktika, and Khost provinces, has deepened tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government.

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geo.tv (2025-10-10). India to reopen its embassy in Afghan capital Kabul. geo.tv Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi pictured along with Indian counterpart Jaishankar in New Delhi on October 10, 2025. — X/@HafizZiaAhmad

Web Desk (2025-10-10). Saquon gets realistic about his production. gnnhd.tv Now in his eighth NFL season, Barkley is working against the odds on multiple fronts when it comes to running back production.

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). Educationist Syed Manzoorul Islam no more. jagonews24.com Syed Manzoorul Islam, emeritus professor of the Department of English at the Dhaka University, and a novelist and essayist, has passed away. He breathed his last around 5: 00pm on Friday, October 10, while undergoing treatment at Labaid Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.

WSWS (2025-10-10). In White House meeting, Canada's Carney lauds America's would-be fàºhrer as Trump accelerates operation dictatorship. wsws.org During his first six months in office, Carney has moved to impose Trump-style policies, dramatically hiking military spending, initiating a new era of "austerity," criminalizing the Air Canada flight attendants' strike, and ordering the dismantling of Canada Post as a public service.

WHYY (2025-10-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Stephen Whyno (2025-10-10). Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17. whyy.org Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart sat next to each other on the flight home from New Orleans and lamented the turnovers they committed that caused the New York Giants The conversations continued this week, while Dart was listening to outsiders giving his team little chance to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the rookies responded exactly like coach Brian Daboll expected to spark a prime-time upset of the reigning Super Bowl champions. | Skattebo ran for three touchdowns, Dart had one rushing and another…

WHYY (2025-10-10). Time for A Night Out. whyy.org You Oughta Know's night on the town includes a visit to the reopened

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). US and Israel go after Iran's allies, showing no sign of de-escalation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel and the United States are escalating their campaign of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Iran, focusing their efforts in recent days on undermining the two of the country's biggest allies, China and Russia, who provide economic, diplomatic, support against external threats, and could potentially offer Iran military aid in the future.

Helena Glass (2025-10-10). CIA Operation Northwoods: A Remake in Israel and Venezuela. globalresearch.ca In 1962, one year before the assassination of JFK, Lyman Lemnitzer, a 4-star General, Freemason, and Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff proposed Operation Northwoods. The proposal called for the CIA and US military to stage and commit …

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). Exploring stunning autumn scenery on Cuihua Mountain in northwest China. ecns.cn After the rain, stunning autumn scenery emerged on the?Cuihua Mountain of the Qinling Mountains in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Red leaves and a sea of clouds framed a breathtaking view. The crimson foliage glowed like flames among the mountains, while clouds rolled over the peaks like waves, forming a magnificent autumn panorama.

Dr. Stacey Patton (2025-10-10). Letitia, Lisa, Fani, And Marilyn: When Humbling Black Women Is A Political Game. newsone.com Source: | They came for Fani Willis. | They came for Marilyn Mosby. | They came for Lisa Cook. | And now, they've come for Letitia James. | This is no coincidence. This is a calibrated campaign to strike fear into Black women who dared to occupy power, to question a powerful, corrupt, racist white man, and to hold the pillars of justice and policy. The audacity of Trump and his cronies to frame decent, professional Black women for mortgage fraud as if that's the mortal sin of political life in a nation built on grift. | But why mortgage fraud? | Because it's subtle. It's technical. It's the kind of charge tha…

WSWS (2025-10-10). Australia: Kindergarten teachers take industrial action, but union seeks a deal. wsws.org Since the educators held their first strike in 11 years, the Australian Education Union has held back any further action against the Victorian Labor government.

Staff (2025-10-10). Petronas CEO's F1 champagne shower, Kyoto hotel tax: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump team presses unlikely buyers to snap up US soybeans…

WSWS (2025-10-10). Behind plans for social-democratic government under Macron, French ruling elite plots dictatorship. wsws.org A government led by the bourgeois PS under a despised "president of the rich" would impose the diktat of the banks and strengthen neo-fascist conspiracies to impose a far-right dictatorship.

newleftreview (2025-10-10). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.

Guest Blogger (2025-10-10). Greenies Wage War with Trump Admin Over Biden Solar Program. wattsupwiththat.com "One of the more shocking features of Solar for All was with regards to the massive dilution of the money as many grants go through pass-through after pass-through after pass-through after pass-through, with all of the middlemen taking their own cut—at least 15% by conservative estimates. What a grift!" Zeldin said on Aug. 8. "The bottom line again is this: EPA no longer has the authority to administer the program or the appropriated funds to keep this boondoggle alive."

Hadley Tomicki (2025-10-10). Weekend Eats: A Jamaican Food Truck Open Until 3 A.M. and a New Chow Mein Street Food Specialist. lataco.com Plus, fried Chicken-and-caviar sliders with live jazz.

Sana Khan (2025-10-10). Japan's Political Jitters and China Tensions Send Asia Stocks Sliding. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets stumbled on Friday as political uncertainty in Japan and fresh Sino-U.S. trade friction dampened investor optimism, cutting short what had been one of the region's strongest runs this year. The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index slipped 0.4%, with Japan's Nikkei tumbling 1% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 1.8%, marking one of its steepest weekly …

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). China, India to restart direct flights before end of October. ecns.cn China and India will restart direct flights before the end of October this year. This move demonstrates how the two sides faithfully act on the important common understandings reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin on August 31, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiankun at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Michelle Ellner (2025-10-10). When Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize, 'peace' has lost its meaning. nationofchange.org Why Maria Corian Machada is a horrible Peace Prize choice by Venezuelan-American, Michelle Ellner.

imperial.ac.uk (2025-10-10). M-Spin takes next step in powering the hydrogen transition. imperial.ac.uk M-Spin is developing high-surface area materials with properties that could improve vital technologies for the energy transition.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India. aljazeera.com Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Marriage 2.5 times divorce in 6 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, a total of 228,860 marriages and 89,851 divorces were registered across the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). Shahidul Alam flies to Turkey from Israel captivity. jagonews24.com A flight took off from Israel on Friday afternoon with renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam among the passengers, according to Turkish sources.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Iran's Nasiri wins silver at 2025 World Weightlifting Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Alireza Nasiri of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships Friday night.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com White Line Gallery is displaying paintings by Hadi Khani in an exhibition named "Belonging". | The exhibit will be running until October 20 at the gallery located at 22 Parvin Alley, off Jame Jam St. off Vali-e Asr Ave.

Brandon Novick (2025-10-10). The Art of the Underwhelming Drug Deal. counterpunch.org A big celebration is not the same as a big accomplishment. President Donald Trump, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and several other administration officials held a press conference last Tuesday on their latest move to lower drug prices. They correctly pointed out the massive discrepancy in prices that Americans pay

geo.tv (2025-10-10). Trump snubbed as Nobel Peace Prize 2025 goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado. geo.tv Maria Corina Machado, candidate of the Vente Venezuela party for the opposition primaries and Freddy Superlano, leader of the Voluntad Popular party, raise their arms as they pose for pictures after a press conference, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 13, 2023. — Reuters

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-10-10). When Presidents Kill. orinocotribune.com By Andrew P. Napolitano — Oct 9, 2025 | No law permits — and prevailing U.S. judicial jurisprudence absolutely prohibits — summary murders of people not engaged in violence, at sea or anywhere else, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. | During the past six weeks, President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. troops to attack and destroy four speed boats in the Caribbean Sea, 1,500 miles from the United States. The president revealed that the attacks were conducted without warning, were intended not to stop but to kill all persons on the boats, and succeeded in their missions. | Trump has claimed that his vict…

aljazeera (2025-10-10). Massive 7.4 earthquake off Philippines: What we know so far. aljazeera.com At least two dead but a tsunami alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.

Natalia Marques (2025-10-10). Anti-ICE protests continue as judges block Trump's National Guard deployment in Portland and Chicago. peoplesdispatch.org "The oath we took as soldiers absolutely comes with an asterisk, and this is it,": Veteran activists in Portland urge National Guard Troops to defy Trump's orders…

newleftreview (2025-10-10). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…

WSWS (2025-10-10). Unprecedented "circular deals" inflate AI bubble. wsws.org Deals entered into by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, are estimated to cost $1 trillion, even as the company has yet to turn a profit.

imperial.ac.uk (2025-10-10). Rapid diagnostics test can detect asymptomatic malaria cases. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have adapted a rapid diagnostic technology that is able to identify undetected cases of malaria, helping tackle the spread of disease.

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). Xi to attend opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, deliver keynote speech. ecns.cn The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women will be held in Beijing from Oct. 13 to 14. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the meeting and deliver a keynote speech, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.

UMMID (2025-10-10). 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.

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). Fakhrul questions NCP's objection to 'Dhaner Shish'. jagonews24.com BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari for his statement that the BNP's electoral symbol, Dhaner Shish (sheaf of paddy), must be canceled if the NCP is not given the Shapla (water lily) symbol.

A A (2025-10-10). Trump, Hamas e il futuro della Palestina. strategic-culture.su La risposta di Hamas a quella di Trump è in realtà un consenso condizionato a rimettere tutto nelle mani sporche di sangue del Potus americano. | Segue nostro La dichiarazione senza precedenti | àà il 4 ottobre 2025: a pochi giorni dal secondo anniversario della nuova guerra per la liberazione della Palestina occupata dall'entità sionista Israele, la leadership di Hamas ha rilasciato una dichiarazione decisiva, riguardo il piano d…

ptcnews.tv (2025-10-10). US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations.Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal invo…

Sana Khan (2025-10-10). China Stocks Snap 10-Year High as U.S. Tensions Trigger Sell-Off. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese markets stumbled on Friday after a powerful rally, with the blue-chip CSI300 Index dropping 2% its steepest fall in nearly five weeks. The Shanghai Composite lost 0.9% after briefly touching its highest level since 2015, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid 1.7%, marking a five-day losing streak the longest since March. Why It …

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). BNP nomination hopefuls frustrated as party delays green signal. jagonews24.com While candidates of their main rival party have already begun reaching out to voters, BNP nomination seekers across the country remain in limbo, awaiting the party high command's green signal…

Graham G. Dodds (2025-10-10). The Supreme Court is Headed Toward a Radically New Vision of Unlimited Presidential Power. counterpunch.org President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive orders, four proclamations and 12 memorandums on his first day back in office. The barrage of unilateral presidential actions has not yet let up. These have included Trump's efforts to remove thousands of government workers and fire several prominent officials, such

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Iran, Kazakhstan seek to raise trade to $3 billion: Lorestan chamber chief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohammad Khaki, head of the Khorramabad Chamber of Commerce, met with Ontalap Onalbaiyev, Kazakhstan's ambassador to Iran, to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade, emphasizing the need to raise annual exchanges from $340 million to $3.0 billion.

Cameron Harrison (2025-10-10). Michigan home care workers win historic union vote. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—The chants from thrilled home care workers, in a sea of Service Employees purple, echoed through the streets of downtown Detroit Thursday morning, culminating in a victory rally outside of the SEIU Healthcare Michigan offices. The rally's message was simple but powerful: "We got our union back!" The declaration, made by home healthcare worker and …

United World International (2025-10-10). On the conditions and consequences of a Turkish-Russian-Chinese Alliance. unitedworldint.com And recent conflicts in West Asia. The proposal of Devlet Bahàßeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which is part of the ruling coalition in Türkiye, for a "Türkiye-Russia-China (TRàá) alliance against the US-Israel evil alliance" has sparked discussions about the possibility and conditions of such an alliance. One wonders how this alliance proposal …

Luke Goldstein (2025-10-10). Airlines Say Fixing Broken Boeing Planes Is Bad For Business. levernews.com The airline industry is contesting a new safety rule

UMMID (2025-10-10). 1.32 Cr voters with dubious records in Bihar final list: Investigation. ummid.com As many as 1.32 crore voters are still there in the Bihar electoral rolls released after Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Reporters' Collective has found after investigation.

latintimes (2025-10-10). Venezuelan Leader María Corina Machado Mentions Trump in Her First Words After Winning the Nobel Peace Prize. latintimes.com The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in recognition of her persistent fight for democracy and her nonviolent challenge to authoritarian rule. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored her "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Trump's impasse against economic structures. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The "structure—actor" dichotomy is an invisible yet well-recognized paradigm in the international system. According to this principle, even in cases where the behavior of powerful actors changes, it does not eliminate or even significantly weaken the structures governing international relations.

Web Desk (2025-10-10). UNC backs Belichick as talk swirls amid 2-3 start. gnnhd.tv Amid a chaotic week, North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick released a joint statement Wednesday night, with the Tar Heels saying he has "the full support" of the UNC administration.

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). China's courier network boosts Golden Week holiday economy. ecns.cn During the just-concluded National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, millions of travelers across China were able to travel light — sending local specialties and souvenirs home through China's fast-growing parcel delivery network. For many, the packages may have even arrived before the travelers themselves.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). 'Judicial overreach' and 'economic terrorism'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Shargh, in an editorial, addressed the U.S. sanctions imposed on 29 entities linked to Iran across different countries, writing: On Thursday, the United States government announced that it had added 29 entities (including 26 companies) to the U.S. Department of Commerce's restricted list.

United World International (2025-10-10). Rethinking ASEAN's Coastal Shipping for Climate and Ecosystem Resilience. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Short-sea shipping has been the backbone of maritime Southeast Asia for centuries. From Singapore and Manila ports to Indonesia's sea lines of the archipelago and the inland water transport network of the Mekong Delta, short-sea shipping is an economic driver and a logistics imperative. Yet even as it plays a vital …

latintimes (2025-10-10). U.S. Seeks To Install military Equipment In Country 100 Miles From Venezuela. latintimes.com The U.S. is seeking to install military equipment in Grenada, a country 100 miles from Venezuela , as it continues to beef up its presence in the Caribbean…

The Independent (2025-10-10). Equity Bank and Agriculture ministry launch National Oil Palm Project, set to disburse Shs1.2 billion. independent.co.ug Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government, through a credit facility managed by Equity Bank, has disbursed sh1.2 billion to support 896 palm oil farmers who are part of the National Oil Project. The National Oil project was officially launched by Fred Bwino Kyakula, the state minister of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries, today. He was …

Guest Blogger (2025-10-10). RGGI Investment Proceeds Report Implications. wattsupwiththat.com These results support my conclusion that RGGI can only claim to raise money effectively. Claims that RGGI is a successful emission reduction program are inconsistent with the following observations. The investment costs exceed the expected societal benefits. The amount raised falls far short of the funds necessary to reduce RGGI emissions in accordance with Third Program Review requirements. Investment priorities are inconsistent with the emission reduction objectives. Finally, emission reductions associated with RGGI investments only account for 7.6% of the observed reductions.

Bharat Dogra (2025-10-10). A Short History of Planet Earth: Dinosaurs Appeared 243 Million Years Ago. Why the Present Post 1945 Period Is Unique. globalresearch.ca About five billion years back, earth was nothing but a swirling disc of gas and dust orbiting the sun, comprising some of the left-overs of its formation. | Then the process of compacting and formation of earth started about 4.5 …

bwitanek (2025-10-10). Nobel Prize Discredited by Reward to Juan Guaido Type Character Machado Who Supports US War On Her Own Venezuelan People. fightbackbetter.com CAIR has rightfully condemned rewarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Machado as "'insulting and unacceptable'" in their statement that…

Aseel Saleh (2025-10-10). Israeli claims about busting Iranian arms smuggling into the West Bank raise suspicions. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's claims have been met with skepticism, especially as Syria has ceased to serve as the main weapon supply route from Iran to the rest of the region after the fall of Al-Assad.

ecns.cn (2025-10-10). China sees 888 m domestic trips during National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. ecns.cn Data from China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism estimated that during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, domestic trips reached 888 million, up 123 million compared with the seven-day National Day holiday in 2024.

aljazeera (2025-10-10). How will the EU's new entry-exit border system work? aljazeera.com From October 12, the EU will roll out a new entry system for foreigners who need short-stay Schengen visas.

jagonews24 (2025-10-10). Social stigma keeps many from mental health treatment. jagonews24.com Most people suffering from mental illnesses in Bangladesh do not receive proper treatment. Persistent social stigma, where mental illness is still equated with being "pagol" (mad), often makes people embarrassed, causes them to avoid treatment, or even deny their condition.

tehrantimes (2025-10-10). Iran water polo advance to 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships final. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's water polo team edged past Japan 19-18 on Friday and propelled to the final match of the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships.

Chris Walker (2025-10-10). Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Sending National Guard Troops to Chicago. truthout.org An Illinois-based federal judge has ruled, for now, that the Trump administration cannot deploy the National Guard to Chicago, saying that the administration's "perceptions of events are simply unreliable." Judge April M. Perry issued her decision on Thursday evening, stating that the administration, "their officers, agents, assigns entered, and all persons acting in concert with them… |

latintimes (2025-10-10). White House Official Says Nobel Committee 'Chose Politics Over Peace' After Trump Misses Out on Award. latintimes.com White House Communications Director Steven Cheung accused the Nobel Committee of prioritizing "politics over peace" after the Norwegian panel awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, passing over President Donald Trump…

____ (2025-10-10). Tara Davis-Woodhall Makes Waves at Athlos New York Long Jump. devdiscourse.com Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall captivated audiences in Times Square as she excelled in the long jump qualifying round for the women's-only Athlos meet in New York on Thursday.

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