(2025-10-14). "Humanity hollowed out" : Gaza, two years on. icrc.org The below is a statement by Sarah Avrillaud, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza:…
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Zohran Mamdani schmoozes with executives and landlords, praises Trump's phony Gaza "ceasefire" wsws.org In the lead-up to the November mayoral election the Democratic Socialists of America member is doing everything in his power to reassure the ruling class his campaign presents no threat to their profits, police or foreign policy objectives.
(2025-10-14). The Sumud Aid Flotilla did more than Trump to Achieve Gaza's Fragile Peace. juancole.com Braga, Portugal and San Marcos, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — US President Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the first hostages were released by Hamas, ostensibly to take credit for brokering the ceasefire, still hurt from the fact that he was not nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Sumud Flotilla …
(2025-10-14). End of Gaza war could open door to major diplomatic shifts in the Middle East. haaretz.com In a poignant conclusion to a long conflict, 20 Israeli hostages were reunited with their families, while 24 bodies remain unaccounted for, with Hamas facing difficulties in their return. Meanwhile, Political maneuvering continues as Netanyahu balances diplomatic opportunities against his coalition's hardline stance…
(2025-10-14). Protests across Australia oppose two years of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "What they're testing in Gaza will potentially impact the quality of life and workers' rights in other countries. The governments are seeing how far they can push and get away with things."
(2025-10-14). Thursday 10/16: Virtual Book Launch: Displaced in Gaza: Stories from the Gaza Genocide. indybay.org Online | register at link here…
(2025-10-14). Thursday 10/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-14). Hamas kills dozens in Gaza crackdown, reasserting control after ceasefire. scmp.com A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip and appearing to get a US nod to temporarily police the shattered enclave. | Pummelled by Israel during the war ignited by the October 7, 2023 attacks, Hamas has gradually sent its men back into the streets of Gaza since the ceasefire began on Friday, moving cautiously in case it suddenly collapses, according to two security…
(2025-10-14). The true test of Gaza peace begins after momentous ceasefire deal. scmp.com On Monday, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza led to freedom for Israeli hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It was the culmination of a long and tortuous process – but it may, in the end, have been the easier part. | The coming weeks, months and years would require more than just rebuilding from the devastation that has left much of Gaza in ruins. Key details of the peace plan may remain unsettled. Granular details would need to be negotiated to keep the plan moving…
(2025-10-14). Australian Labor government hails Trump's neo-colonial Gaza plan. wsws.org Labor leaders are gushing over the US president, presenting the war criminal and fascist as a paragon of peace.
(2025-10-14). Palestine Solidarity Discussions in Johannesburg Stress Ongoing Protest. counterpunch.org 
Will the Trump-Netanyahu deal at least pause the mass killing of Gazans? Maybe, and Gazans have every right to celebrate. But we have repeatedly learned how brief any reprieve in Israel's genocidal attacks on Palestine can be. And as Hamas releases 20 living Israeli hostages and has no further internal leverage, can anyone trust Tel
(2025-10-14). Israel subjects Flotilla participants to abuse and mistreatment. fidh.org Alexis Deswaef and Aziz Rhali, both vice-presidents of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), are among the 470 members of the Flotilla who were abducted by Israel in international waters on October 1 and 2, 2025. The two men have begun a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment, the mistreatment they are subjected to, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. FIDH is calling for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all the Flotilla participants still (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-14). Wednesday 10/29: 3 Days Under the Rubble: The Story of Ghina Hamdan in Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-10-14). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Remains of four hostages released by Hamas arrive in Israel for forensic identification. haaretz.com
(2025-10-14). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Two years of captivity for Hamas hostages, a genocide in Gaza: International justice trampled. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). "Peace" through genocide: Trump proclaims "historic dawn" for Middle East on the bones of the Palestinians. wsws.org The only way to realise the democratic and social rights of the long-suffering masses of the Middle East and establish a genuine basis for peaceful coexistence is through the fight for the perspective of the permanent revolution in the closest alliance with the working classes in the imperialist centres of North America and Europe.
(2025-10-14). Govt Unveils Major Pharmacy Ownership and Medicines Advertising Reforms. devdiscourse.com The Government has confirmed sweeping reforms to New Zealand's pharmacy ownership laws and rules governing the advertising of medicines, as part of the forthcoming Medical Products Bill. The reforms, detailed in Cabinet papers released today, mark one of the most significant overhauls of medicines regulation in decades, aimed at modernising access, governance, and innovation across the health sector.
(2025-10-14). Xinjiang women drive development amid seven decades of progress. ecns.cn The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women opened Monday in Beijing, spotlighting global efforts toward gender equality. That commitment is reflected in the evolving role of women in China's Xinjiang region, where seven decades of progress have fueled regional and national development.
(2025-10-14). "Ah, my Belovéd, fill the Cup that clears:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:20. juancole.com Stanza no. 20 in in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám celebrates wine as a means of escaping lingering shame and the dread of an unknown future. It is about, as the hippies used to say in the 1960s, "being here now," with a little help from a mind-altering substance. …
(2025-10-14). Coffee Diplomacy: Uganda brews new ties in Tokyo. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | KENNETH BARIGYE | Uganda's coffee has found its way to Tokyo — not just in cups, but in diplomacy. At the 2025 Speciality Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) Expo held in September, Uganda's coordinated presence signalled a confident new approach to market expansion and global branding. Supported by the Ugandan Embassy in Tokyo …
(2025-10-14). New Research Funding Body to Streamline NZ Science System and Boost Innovation. devdiscourse.com New Zealand's science and research sector is set for a major overhaul, with the Government announcing a simplified and more efficient funding system designed to reduce bureaucracy and empower researchers to focus on delivering meaningful results.
(2025-10-14). Trump is Not Running the White House: Bombarded by Trump Tariffs, BRICS Countries and "China The Bad Guy" Are Bypassing Trade with America. globalresearch.ca The Flip Flop King has just discovered that countries hit with the heaviest tariffs are aligning their trade with alternative markets further inflating the cost of US goods!
(2025-10-14). 'Listen to Your Heart, Never Give Up' — For Every Woman. ecns.cn The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women is being held in Beijing from October 13 to 14. When female officials from various countries were asked what life advice they would give to women around the world, they answered: Listen to your heart and never give up. This message of encouragement is dedicated to every woman striving forward.
(2025-10-14). UN official applauds China's role in promoting women's rights. ecns.cn China's positive experience in addressing poverty and improving education, especially for girls, is beneficial for the world, said Nahla Haidar, Chair of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
(2025-10-14). China firmly rejects recent U.S. restrictions and sanctions: FM. ecns.cn China firmly rejects the recent U.S. restrictions and sanctions on China, and will do what is necessary to protect its legitimate rights and interests, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2025-10-14). Xi meets president of Iceland. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with President of Iceland Halla Tomasdottir, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.In the face of a turbulent world, China has demonstrated leadership in addressing global challenges, Tomasdottir said, adding that Iceland is ready to work with China to tackle these challenges.
(2025-10-14). Lebanon: Seek Justice for Journalists Killed by Israeli Forces. juancole.com 2 Years since Killing of Issam Abdallah; Attacks on Civilians, Media Continue Human Rights Watch — (Beirut) — Lebanon's announcement on October 9, 2025, that it has tasked the Justice Ministry with assessing the legal measures that may be taken following Israeli attacks on journalists during the last war offers a fresh opportunity to achieve …
(2025-10-14). Cuba Seeks to Excel at the 2025 Parapan American Games in Chile. radiohc.cu Havana, October 13 (RHC) — Cuba will seek to improve on its performance at the upcoming VII Parapan American Youth Games in Chile 2025, official sources confirmed today. | The technical director of the Cuban Paralympic Committee, Jorge Reinaldo Palma, stated in a press conference that the main objective is to evaluate the sports reserves and improve on the eighth-place finish at Bogotá 2023. | To the competition, scheduled from October 31 to November 9, Cuba will bring 38 athletes, who will compete in only five of the 14 sports: athletics, weightlifting, judo, table tennis, and swimming. | This is a notable…
(2025-10-14). Europe losing tech race to China and US, Nobel Prize winner warns. scmp.com French economist Philippe Aghion issued a stark warning to Europe shortly after winning this year's Nobel Prize, saying the continent was losing the technology race to China and the United States. | "Europe needs to wake up. We're falling behind technologically compared to the United States and now China," the newly minted laureate said during public broadcaster France 2's evening news programme on Monday.
(2025-10-14). Solicitor-General to Step Down After a Decade of Distinguished Service. devdiscourse.com Attorney-General Judith Collins has announced that Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will step down from her position in February 2026, marking the end of a decade-long tenure as New Zealand's top government lawyer. The announcement comes with warm tributes from across the legal and public service communities, recognising Jagose's outstanding contribution to upholding the rule of law and strengthening public trust in New Zealand's legal institutions.
(2025-10-14). Reserve Bank Moves to Ease Restrictions, Giving First-Home Buyers a Boost. devdiscourse.com In a development welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has announced plans to relax restrictions on bank lending, potentially paving the way for more Kiwis to achieve home ownership. The proposed adjustments to the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) rules could make it easier for first-home buyers and property investors alike to secure financing under more flexible conditions.
(2025-10-14). Empire comes home to the U.S. counterpunch.org 
History is catching up with the United States. The center of the most globe-spanning empire in history, empire is now coming home to its own shores. The scenes of troops in the streets, with people being seized and hauled off to camps, ordered by a would-be strongman who acts as a law unto himself, have
(2025-10-14). Is Trump Waging a Domestic War Against the United States? radiohc.cu The question has moved beyond hyperbole to settle at the heart of the American political debate. When a president mobilizes federal forces to suppress protests in state jurisdictions, openly defying mayors and governors, and then threatens to extend this measure across the entire country, the question becomes fundamental: who, exactly, is the enemy?>
(2025-10-14). Xi meets Mozambican PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.
(2025-10-14). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-14). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-14). UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations and Head of Delegation in New York.
(2025-10-14). Social Security Admin problems affect HUD's subsidized housing tenants. indybay.org Save Social Security:…
(2025-10-14). Saturday 11/8: 32nd Annual Watsonville Peace & Unity March. indybay.org Romo Park, 335 Main Street, Watsonville…
(2025-10-14). German auto supplier ZF: IG Metall, works council and management agree on job cuts and wage reductions. wsws.org In the same timeworn approach, a corporation announces big job cuts, in ZF's case 14,000 by 2028. IGM then complains about the company's unilateral approach, organises protests, then saves the costs required by the job cuts in other ways.
(2025-10-14). Subu Vedam, falsely imprisoned for 43 years, seized by ICE for deportation. wsws.org The 64-year-old Vedam, who came to the US from India as a baby, was exonerated and released from prison in Pennsylvania, then immediately detained by the immigration Gestapo.
(2025-10-14). 64 dead, 65 missing as floods ravage central and eastern Mexico. geo.tv 
Floodwaters engulf open land dotted with trees in Veracruz, one of the hardest-hit states after days of heavy rain and severe flooding. —AFP
(2025-10-14). NAM member states meet in Kampala amid rising geopolitical tensions. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Senior officials from member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Monday began a meeting in Kampala ahead of a foreign ministers' conference to address challenges facing the movement amid rising geopolitical tensions. Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, who opened the NAM Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting held under the theme …
(2025-10-14). About 25,000 vehicles imported to Iran in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — According to the latest statistics from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), approximately 25,000 vehicles worth nearly $500 million were cleared through the country's customs in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-September 22).
(2025-10-14). Sunday 10/26: Panel Discussion: What Everyone Should Know about Resisting State Repression. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland•685 14th St., Oakland, CA 94612 US…
(2025-10-14). Dreaming of Greece. counterpunch.org 
Prologue I spent about eight days in late September-early October 2025 with my son and his family traveling in Greece. We started with Kefalonia / Kephalonia / Cephalonia, the beautiful island in the Ionian Sea that gave me birth. We rented a gorgeous two-story house near the sea in the village Pesada in the southern
(2025-10-14). Saturday 11/1: 25th Anniversary Silver Cabaret & Ball. indybay.org Asian Art Museum | 200 Larkin Street…
(2025-10-14). International Governance, Prospects and Possibilities. The U.N. Is a Dysfunctional Institution. The Legacy of Padre Miguel d'Escoto. globalresearch.ca The 80th anniversary of the United Nations this year has renewed the debate on its validity and future as an institution.
(2025-10-14). Gesture to Shehbaz Sharif behind, Trump calls PM Modi 'very good' friend in Egypt. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a 'great friend' and India a 'great country'. | Gesturing toward Shehbaz Sharif, who was standing behind him, Trump quipped, "He is going to help make that happen, right?" | "India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top and he's just done a fantastic job. I think Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together," Trump said while looking at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who was standing behind him, as he responded with a chuckle. | Pakistan PM who was immediately in…
(2025-10-14). History changing to 'her story' in local governance. ecns.cn From village leaders to community volunteers, a growing number of women in China are taking on key roles in grassroots governance, bringing fresh ideas and vital perspectives to local development.
(2025-10-14). Australia: Inquiry highlights financial ties between building union and big developers. wsws.org Incolink, a worker entitlement fund jointly controlled by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and Master Builders Victoria, has handed over tens of millions in investment returns to those organisations in recent years.
(2025-10-14). The problems with AI in the smart home and how Amazon and Google plan to fix them. gnnhd.tv 
Last week, Amazon and Google kick-started what could be the next chapter of the smart home. Their new voice assistants, Alexa Plus and Gemini for Home, have been rebuilt from the ground up on generative AI and large language models to be more conversational, …
(2025-10-14). Xi meets president of Dominica. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sylvanie Burton, president of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-10-14). Satellite tracking reveals climate change forces penguins to abandon breeding sites. ecns.cn An 11-year remote tracking study conducted by Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, has found that emperor penguins move 73 meters for every 1 C temperature increase in Antarctica.
(2025-10-14). Monday 10/13: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org Location Details: | At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-14). Saturday 10/11: Quartz Rebels Rising | Vendors, Open Mic, Art Supply Swap / Stop Cop City Bay Area TeachIn. indybay.org PLACE — Community Center, Makerspace & Permaculture Site | 1121 64th Street, Oakland CA 94608 | üìç Near Ashby BART / San Pablo Ave bus lines…
(2025-10-14). Sudan: "The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned" icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan…
(2025-10-14). Govt Confirms Guangzhou Shipyard to Build Two New Inter-Island Ferries. devdiscourse.com The Government has confirmed that Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) will construct two new inter-island ferries for New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the country's maritime infrastructure renewal. The announcement was made today by Rail Minister Winston Peters, who said the deal represents a "no-nonsense" and cost-effective solution to replacing the nation's ageing Cook Strait ferry fleet.
(2025-10-14). How Technology Shapes the Way We Move, Speak, and Think. counterpunch.org 
The influential computer scientist Mark Weiser once wrote that "a good tool is an invisible tool. By invisible, I mean that the tool does not intrude on your consciousness; you focus on the task, not the tool." By this definition, many of our digital tools seem to have succeeded completely; they liberate our bodies by
(2025-10-14). Xi meets Ghanaian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.He expressed hope that Ghana will strengthen cooperation with China in trade, digital economy, infrastructure construction, energy, mining and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
(2025-10-14). Chemical Safety Board finds broken and cracked valves contributed to fatal blast at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. wsws.org Broken and cracked valves, 70-year-old and outdated equipment and more were some of the initial findings of the Chemical Safety Board investigation into the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works that killed two steelworkers and injured 10 others.
(2025-10-14). Follow live: Cubs aim to force Game 5 vs. Brewers. gnnhd.tv 
Live coverage of the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
(2025-10-14). øEstá Trump Librando una Guerra Interna contra los Estados Unidos? radiohc.cu La pregunta ha dejado atrás la hipérbole para instalarse en el corazón del debate político estadounidense. Cuando un presidente moviliza fuerzas federales para reprimir protestas en jurisdicciones estatales, desafiando abiertamente a alcaldes y gobernadores, y luego amenaza con extender esa medida a todo el país, la interrogante se vuelve elemental: øquiénes son, exactamente, el enemigo? La evidencia apunta, cada vez con más contundencia, hacia sus adversarios políticos domésticos y hacia los propios cimientos constitucionales de una unión que juró preservar. | El reciente fallo de una magistrada federal […
(2025-10-14). Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women's development at Beijing meeting. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community's shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women's advancement. Xi hailed women for "playing an important role in creating, promoting and carrying forward human civilization" while addressing the opening of a high-profile meeting on women affairs held in …
(2025-10-14). José Daniel Ferrer García leaves the country at the request of the U.S. government. radiohc.cu Cuban citizen José Daniel Ferrer García, along with members of his family, left the country on October 13, 2025. | The departure for the United States, follows a formal request from the government of that country and Ferrer García's express acceptance, within the framework of the formalities of application and compliance with the law that exist between the two countries. | This procedure is based on the Prosecutor's Office's exhaustive evaluation of Ferrer García's legal situation; compliance with due process; consideration of the specific circumstances of the case; and the application of the powers granted to in…
(2025-10-14). Thursday 10/23: Food Justice Film Festival 2025 (FREE). indybay.org Virtual, on-demand streaming: October 23 – 26…
(2025-10-14). All 16 victims identified in Tennessee munitions factory explosion. wsws.org The victims were young and old, recent hires at AES and veteran workers, and leave behind grieving spouses, children and other loved ones and friends.
(2025-10-14). Algeria signs $5.4 billion oil, gas deal with Saudi Midad Energy. newarab.com 
Algeria's The production-sharing contract spans 30 years with an option to extend for an additional 10 years and includes a seven-year exploration period. | Midad Energy North Africa will fully fund the investment, including $288 million allocated to exploration. The Illizi South perimeter lies about 100 km (6…
(2025-10-14). Presidente Díaz-Canel envía mensaje a Foro Mundial de la Alimentación. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió un mensaje al Foro Mundial de la Alimentación, con el propósito de convencer de la importancia de eliminar el hambre y la malnutrición, precisa una nota oficial. | Según un texto de la Presidencia de la isla, Díaz-Canel aseguró que, en el contexto de los 80 años de la Organización de Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), reconoce su trabajo junto a Cuba para lograr mejor producción, nutrición y una vida mejor, "sin dejar a nadie atrás". | El jefe de Estado saludó a tod…
(2025-10-14). Exhibition on resumption of China's sovereignty over Taiwan, Nanhai Zhudao in post-WWII order opens in East China's Nanjing. ecns.cn An exhibition commemorating the recovery of Taiwan and the Nanhai Zhudao (South China Sea islands), from Japanese occupation opened on Monday at Nanjing University in eastern China, in Jiangsu Province.
(2025-10-14). Laos: United Nations body concerned over violations of economic, social, and cultural right. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the findings and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) related to Laos. The organizations urge the Lao authorities to fully implement the CESCR's recommendations without delay, particularly regarding human rights defenders and business and human rights, including in relation to infrastructure and development projects. (…) | – |
(2025-10-14). Sunday 11/16: PXL THIS 35, one of oddest, oldest, indie film fests. indybay.org Live, online via YouTube…
(2025-10-14). Sunday 11/2: Open Streets/Calles Libres Watsonville. indybay.org La Plazita (Watsonville City Plaza) 358 Main Street, Watsonville…
(2025-10-14). Oppose Labor's "national priorities" university restructuring and job cuts. wsws.org Labor's restructuring, combined with steep cuts to international student enrolments, is driving the destruction of some 4,000 staff jobs nationally and radically impacting the education quality, course options and futures of students.
(2025-10-14). Friday 10/31: Scare The State Asusta Al Estado. indybay.org powell BART cable car turnaround…
(2025-10-14). Rail reliability delivers steady success. ecns.cn Containers for the China-Europe Railway Express service are hoisted in Tongjiang, Heilongjiang province, on July 25. The station, near the China-Russia border, serves as a transfer hub for trains of different gauges in China and Russia.
(2025-10-14). Greetings from Charming, War-Ravaged Portland. counterpunch.org 
When the President called Portland, Oregon "war ravaged," those in the reality-based community considered it a joke. Not a funny joke, since it was the pretext for invasion by the federal government (perhaps by elite military units "practicing" urban warfare in blue cities). And not an unfamiliar joke, since local plutocrats have been promoting a
(2025-10-14). Foreign Ministry slams Trump's anti-Iran remarks at Knesset. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the baseless and shameful accusations by the President of the United States made in the Knesset, blaming Washington for moral hypocrisy and complicity in Israeli crimes.
(2025-10-14). Local Leaders Take Charge: U.S. Mayors Seek Global Climate Solutions at COP30. devdiscourse.com Local leaders across the United States are gathering in Belem, Brazil, for the upcoming U.N. COP30 climate summit. Leading the charge is Kirk Watson, the mayor of Austin, Texas, who aims to use this opportunity to solidify and expand local climate initiatives amid increasing federal cutbacks.
(2025-10-14). No, Bloomberg, One Chart Does Not Prove the World Is Getting Hot Fast. wattsupwiththat.com The idea that today's heat is "unprecedented" is simply false. In fact, most all-time state high temperature records in the United States were set long before the 21st century began.
(2025-10-14). Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). Iran's steel export increases 26% in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) has released export statistics for the steel chain during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-September 22), showing a 26-percent growth in the value of exports.
(2025-10-14). The death of Julia Chuñil in Chile: Boric's war against the Mapuche people. wsws.org What has been unleashed by Boric's regime against Julia Chuñil and her family is part of a war against the Mapuche people on behalf of mining, forestry and landed property interests.
(2025-10-14). Sarkozy set to become France's first ever jailed ex-president. scmp.com Nicolas Sarkozy is next week set to become the first former French president in the modern era to go to jail, following his conviction for taking part in a criminal conspiracy to seek covert funding from Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi. | He was told on Monday by prosecutors that he would be incarcerated on October 21, according to BFM TV, which added that the former president would be held in the Paris prison of La Santé. The date was confirmed by a person familiar with the matter who spoke…
(2025-10-14). United States: Trump accelerates his authoritarian drive. greenleft.org.au United States: Trump accelerates his authoritarian drive | Susan Price |
(2025-10-14). Non-oil products worth over $5.7b exported from Bushehr province in 6 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As announced by the director-general of the Customs Department of Bushehr province, in southwest Iran, in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), over 15.53 million tons of non-oil goods, worth more than $5.7 billion, were exported through the customs offices of Bushehr province.
(2025-10-14). Away day delight for Kyaggwe and Ssingo in 2025 Masaza Cup semis. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a feast of football on Sunday for the visitors as Kyaggwe and Ssingo stunned the home sides to toast to a couple of hard-fought victories in the first leg of the round. In two tense tactical battles, Kyaggwe clinched a crucial 1-0 away …
(2025-10-14). Morocco protesters call for 'peaceful sit-ins'. newarab.com 
The movement behind The online movement, a driving force behind more than two weeks of near-nightly protests in the kingdom, called for demonstrators to take part in sit-ins Saturday in cities across the country. | "We call on young people in Morocco and all citizens to massively mobilise to support this movement until our demands are met," the group, whose founders remain…
(2025-10-14). Drunk-driving crash kills one in Chengdu, police say. ecns.cn A fatal traffic accident early Monday on Tianfu Avenue South Section in Chengdu City left one person dead, according to police in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Authorities said the crash involved a drunk driver and the cause remains under investigation.
(2025-10-14). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-14). Embajador de Rusia en Cuba visitará central provincia de Villa Clara. radiohc.cu 
Víctor V. Koronelli, embajador de la Federación de Rusia en Cuba visitará la central provincia de Villa Clara los días 14 y 15 de octubre donde recorrerá instituciones de interés económico, histórico y social. | El diplomático será recibido en la sede del Gobierno Provincial por las máximas autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba y del Gobierno en el territorio. | Durante su estancia, intercambiará en varios lugares de Santa Clara, ciudad cabecera, para evaluar posibles proyectos de negocios y colaboración. | El Portal del Ciudadano informa que entre los centros programados para la visita de Koronelli se encuen…
(2025-10-14). Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson back in court. newarab.com 
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was met by a handful of supporters outside Westminster magistrates court in London. | The 42-year-old has denied a charge brought under Britain's Terrorism Act, under which a person who is detained can be held for up to six hours, and is legally obliged to answ…
(2025-10-14). Monday 10/13: Greatest Enemy ⚪ Bay Area Premiere! indybay.org Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Lake Ave., Oakland…
(2025-10-14). Understanding Public Lands 'Management' and Other Hallucinations of Nature. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-14). Full text: Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Iceland on Further Strengthening Cooperation on Geothermal Energy and Green Transition. ecns.cn The People's Republic of China and Iceland on Tuesday issued a joint statement on further strengthening cooperation on geothermal energy and green transition in Beijing.
(2025-10-14). Tuesday 10/14: Fvck Off, Benioff Presser Outside Dreamforce Keynote Speech. indybay.org Dreamforce Conference | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 700 Howard Street…
(2025-10-14). Antifa expert Mark Bray flees to Spain after receiving death threats. indybay.org Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook…
(2025-10-14). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on October 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, October 14.
(2025-10-14). 70 years on, Xinjiang actively promotes women's participation in social grassroots governance. ecns.cn As Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding in 2025, women's federations across the region have stepped up efforts to promote female participation in grassroots social governance, helping women play a central role in both community and family life.
(2025-10-14). Xi meets Sri Lankan PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.
(2025-10-14). Why doesn't NUP's manifesto include National Security? independent.co.ug 
Simply put, NUP has no position on Uganda's national security. I find this ironic, especially because their manifesto opens by decrying Uganda's turbulent political and constitutional history, yet ignores national security throughout. COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | If you read the NUP Manifesto, you'll find that it omits national security as a primary concern in …
(2025-10-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org With the Noboa administration ramping up state repression, educators and workers held nationwide demonstrations as a strike continues against the elimination of fuel subsidies.
(2025-10-14). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-10-14). French ex-president Sarkozy to go to prison on October 21: sources. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). The Tariffs Trump Promised, But Didn't Deliver, Didn't Hurt the Economy. counterpunch.org 
A threatened tariff that is never implemented does not hurt the economy as much as a threatened tariff that is actually implemented. That simple point seems to have eluded Matthew Lynn, a financial columnist whose Washington Post column's title told readers, "Economists were wrong about tariffs. They need to figure out why." While I agree
(2025-10-14). Apple CEO announces donation to Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday announced a new donation to Tsinghua University aimed at supporting student development in sustainable innovation and technology.
(2025-10-14). Google to invest $15bn in AI data centre in biggest India investment. geo.tv 
Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, January 10, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-10-14). Top Financial Headlines: EY Scandal, Cybersecurity Warnings, and UK Defense Overhaul. devdiscourse.com The ongoing controversy involving EY and its audit of NMC Health has surfaced serious allegations of negligence as the trial unfolds. With a $2.67 billion lawsuit in its last stages, accusations against the firm suggest misleading the UK's accounting watchdog over audit processes.
(2025-10-14). SpaceX's Starship: Paving the Way to the Moon and Mars. devdiscourse.com Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 11th Starship rocket on Monday from Texas, marking a significant step toward future moon and Mars missions. The flight, which landed in the Indian Ocean, serves as a precursor to upcoming tests of a new version of the giant rocket equipped with advanced features.
(2025-10-14). Hangzhou gears up for third Liangzhu Forum. ecns.cn According to organizers, the four sub-forums will discuss the modern relevance of ancient civilizations, archaeological site protection, museum innovation and the preservation of cultural heritage.
(2025-10-14). The Mad Activist Conjures for Palestine. counterpunch.org 
Dear Peace Diary, It's been too long since I wrote in you. Don't take that personal. I'm still an activist, I still cry out for peace, I'm still slightly insane. But what's totally insane is, I'm not sure how to cry out for peace these days without Western liberal democracy accusing me of antisemitism. It's
(2025-10-14). Not attending Egypt summit symbol of Iran diplomatic maturity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) — Iran's decision not to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh meeting marks a display of diplomatic maturity—rejecting a political show disguised as a peace summit and reaffirming Tehran's commitment to the true cause of Palestine.
(2025-10-14). After two years of dodging deals, Netanyahu allies claim he had a plan all along. haaretz.com Despite Netanyahu's initial resistance, the Trump administration's intervention appears to have forced both Israel and Hamas's hand. While not invited to the critical summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Netanyahu claimed the deal as a victory, citing military and diplomatic pressure as decisive factors…
(2025-10-14). Verizon buys the not-quite-5G wireless ISP Starry to expand wireless broadband. gnnhd.tv 
Verizon is acquiring Starry, the ISP that delivers home internet using antennas and millimeter wave technology. The acquisition "advances" Verizon's ability to offer high-speed internet in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-dwelling units, the company …
(2025-10-14). Trump's Mideast Proposal: A New Era of Harmony or the Last Chance for Peace? devdiscourse.com At Sharm el-Sheikh's summit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi emphasized the significance of US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace proposal, labeling it the "last chance" for regional peace. He advocated for a two-state solution, granting Palestinians the right to an independent state.
(2025-10-14). America – The Hegemon in Rapid Fall. indybay.org Instead of investing, many corporations borrowed cheap money to buy back their own shares of stock. Financial bubbles are created by design. Companies looked better on paper and didn't become stronger. This was all illusionary growth! The biggest asset bubble in history was inflated. This is all clearly explained by Lena Petrova on World Affairs in Context (cf. YouTube).
(2025-10-14). Lebanon urges peace talks, says war achieved nothing. newarab.com 
Lebanon's president said Monday that The comments by
(2025-10-14). China refutes baseless reports on Pakistan's rare earth exports to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday dismissed reports claiming that Pakistan used Chinese equipment and technology to export rare earth materials to the United States, prompting China's export control measures.
(2025-10-14). Why Trump is not a Death Knell for global Climate Action. juancole.com By Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland (The Conversation) — In his rambling speech to the United Nations last month, United States President Donald Trump described climate change as "the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world". Of course, this claim was unfounded, ignoring the overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is occurring. It …
(2025-10-14). The unified national market: How integration shapes China's economic future. ecns.cn The national unified market is nothing grand, but something closely connected to our daily lives. "Unity" is not just a slogan — it's reflected in the tangible convenience of employment, healthcare, consumption, and entrepreneurship.
(2025-10-14). Saturday 10/25: Joyful Resistance Market: A Festival of Immigrant Recognition. indybay.org St. Mark's Square 1111 O'FARRELL ST. San Francisco…
(2025-10-14). Peninsula Open Space Trust Acquires 668 Acres Within Upper Pajaro River Valley. indybay.org Three connected properties represent an opportunity to demonstrate the regional benefits of agriculture and environmental restoration working together…
(2025-10-14). Who Will Defend Ordinary Working People? counterpunch.org You don't have to be radical leftist to be concerned about the way Donald Trump and his MAGAs are threatening the well-being of ordinary Americans—and government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In a recent Washington Post poll, those polled disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy by 59 to 40%.
(2025-10-14). Can Democrats Win Back the Rust Belt? counterpunch.org Democrats know they have a problem with working-class voters but don't agree on the cause. Commentators chalk Kamala Harris's 2024 loss to high prices, an unusually short campaign cycle, or voter resentment against the possibility of having an African American woman as president. But the Democratic Party's working-class woes have much deeper roots. Many voters
(2025-10-14). Wednesday 10/15: Gregory"Joey"Johnson Speaks on Flag Burning,Fascism & Why We Should Support Refuse Fascism. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2025-10-14). Economic policy is about making us better off. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-14). Expansion of Chengdu Railway Station underway. ecns.cn The expanded Chengdu Railway Station is scheduled to open in 2027. After the renovation, the station will integrate high-speed rail, subway, bus, and other transportation modes.
(2025-10-14). Muestra de arte chino en La Habana. radiohc.cu Una exposición de renombrados artistas chinos será inaugurada este martes en la Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba 'José Martí', de La Habana, auspiciada por el Consejo Nacional de Artes Plásticas. | ´Fusión y Armonía: Muestra Internacional de la Pintura Tradicional China de la Ruta de la Seda ª, es el título de la exposición, que forma parte de la gira organizada por la Editorial de Cultura y Arte de China. | La exhibición en La Habana se realiza dentro de la Jornada de la Cultura cubana, y celebra especialmente, el aniversario 65 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre China y Cuba. | La muest…
(2025-10-14). Sunday 10/12: Paco Morales and the one-stop defeat of Trump. indybay.org in-person at Hoover Park in mid-town Palo Alto…
(2025-10-14). The Revenge of the Manosphere. counterpunch.org 
The current presidential administration has become a "manosphere," a growing cult championing male supremacy. Its champions are led by: • Donald Trump, President — the sex predator. • JD Vance, Vice President — the everyman. • +Pete Hegseth, Sec. of Defense — the warrior. • + Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for
(2025-10-14). Political censorship of art exhibition at California's Pepperdine University. wsws.org Pepperdine is listed by one website among the "top 30 conservative Christian colleges and universities" in the US.
(2025-10-14). The Shock of the Obvious: Australia's University Oligarchs. counterpunch.org 
It's always comforting to hear politicians reveal wisdoms and novel notions long known to those who vote for them. This tendency endears the dim rascals to you, showing an ignorance that remains, for the most part, unblemished. If we get democracy, as H. L. Mencken would put it, we are going to get it most
(2025-10-14). Cancilleres de Cuba y Etiopía destacan nexos históricos entre sus países. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, y su par etíope, Gedion Timothewos Hessebon destacaron este lunes en Addis Abeba los vínculos históricos que unen a ambas naciones. | Durante un encuentro desarrollado en el contexto de la visita oficial que realiza Rodríguez a ese país africano, los interlocutores resaltaron los nexos de amistad y solidaridad existentes. | En su perfil en la red social X, el máximo representante de la diplomacia cubana, le trasladó a su homólogo el interés de La Habana de profundizar las relaciones bilaterales, en términos de ampliar los lazos económico-comerciales y…
(2025-10-14). Former French President Sarkozy to begin prison term on Oct. 21. independent.co.ug 
PARIS | Xinhua | Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been informed that he will begin serving his prison sentence on Oct. 21, following his conviction in the case concerning alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, French media reported Monday. Sarkozy was notified of the conditions of his incarceration at the request of …
(2025-10-14). Multiple Champion Leads Cuban Delegation to Deaflympics. radiohc.cu Havana, October 13 (RHC) — Multi-time champion Suslaidis Giralt leads the Cuban delegation to the 25th Deaflympic Games, which will be held in Japan from November 17 to 26. | Giralt, a champion at the Olympic Games in Taipei 2007 (long jump and 100 meters), Sofia 2013 (100 meters), Samsung 2017 (triple jump), and Brazil 2022 (long jump and triple jump), will compete in all three events. | The 38-year-old veteran secured two titles for the Cuban team at the previous event, and now her goal is to secure three gold medals in Tokyo. | According to the technical director of the Cuban Paralympic Committee, Jorge R…
(2025-10-14). Saturday 10/25: Bat Talk with Bethany Schulze and final Pond Cleanup of 2025 Year! Lompico Pond Restor. P. indybay.org 11603 Lakeshore Dr. | Felton CA 95018…
(2025-10-14). 46,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers begin 5-day strike. wsws.org The walkout by 46,000 Kaiser workers exposes decades of union-enforced corporate exploitation and signals a growing rebellion of health care workers against capitalism, inequality, and dictatorship.
(2025-10-14). Presidenta de México anunció que no asistirá a Cumbre de las Américas. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum aseguró que no asistirá a la Cumbre de las Américas prevista para los días 4 y 5 de diciembre, en República Dominicana. | La mandataria criticó la exclusión de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua, remarcando que "no estamos de acuerdo con que se excluya a ningún país". | Durante su Mañanera del pueblo, este lunes, Sheinbaum precisó que aún se analiza si asistirá un representante de la secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores. "Es lo que estamos viendo, a ver si habrá alguien de la Cancillería que pudiera ir", dijo. | Agregó que "en la circunstancia actual hay que estar atendiendo al…
(2025-10-14). Three New Charter Schools to Open in 2026 as Seymour Expands Education Choice. devdiscourse.com Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the approval of three new charter schools set to open in Term 1, 2026 — marking another major step in the Government's education reform programme. The new schools — Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School, and Altum Academic — will offer alternative models of teaching designed to meet the diverse learning needs of New Zealand students.
(2025-10-14). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons –∞ positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Green Left Show Maria Corina Machado: No friend of peace or democracy. greenleft.org.au
(2025-10-14). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Tanzania: Justice on trial, democracy at stake. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Sunday 10/12: Harvey Wasserman, Karl Grossman et al discuss Solartopia-How we get there! indybay.org
(2025-10-14). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Historic first International Criminal Court conviction for Darfur atrocities. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Culture Fact: How Wuju Opera wins young hearts worldwide. ecns.cn
(2025-10-14). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). FIDH publishes a report on the repression of the solidarity movement with Palestine. fidh.org
(2025-10-14). China's efforts to empower women win praise : 'Motivational for the world'. ecns.cn
(2025-10-14). Wednesday 10/15: Healing Under Occupation: Mutual Aid Webinar with Anar Palestine and Healing to Hope. indybay.org
(2025-10-14). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-14). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-14). Singapore: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2025-10-13). A Canary journalist needs your help to get his five children safely out of Gaza. thecanary.co Canary journalist Alaa Shamali is trying to get his family — of five children — safely out of Gaza, but needs your help to make it happen. Palestinian journalist Alaa Shamali has written unflinchingly on the countless heinous atrocities Israel has perpetrated in Gaza. A little more than a week before the colonial settler state […] | By
(2025-10-13). Gaza will be in the shadow of famine as long as we cannot plant our land. aljazeera.com Israel destroyed or made inaccessible 98.5 percent of Gaza's agricultural land. My family's olive grove is part of it.
(2025-10-13). What's the US planning for the Middle East? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump is in the region Monday to cement his plan for peace in Gaza.
(2025-10-13). After 738 days: These are the seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas from Gaza in the first round. haaretz.com Israeli hostages Alon Ohel, Ziv and Gali Berman, Matan Angrest, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran and Eitan Mor were released from captivity in Gaza. Hamas is set to release the 13 remaining living hostages as part of the first phase of a cease-fire agreement with Israel after 738 days…
(2025-10-13). Daring to Dream after Two Years under Fire: Life in Gaza. juancole.com For two years, our lives have been on hold amid constant air strikes and fighting. Now, we finally have reason to hope By Hassan Herzallah ( OpenDemocracy.net ) — Growing up in Gaza, my friends and I often heard older relatives' stories of the Nakba; learning about the homes that Israeli troops forced them out …
(2025-10-13). Human rights group urges international journalists be given unrestricted access to Gaza. thecanary.co The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has called for international journalists and media outlets, along with fact-finding committees and international investigators, to be granted unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. The organisation have called for the urgent need to document what it described as 'crimes of genocide' committed by Israel and to ensure accountability and legal […] | By
(2025-10-13). Gaza Ceasefire after 733 Days of Genocide: How World Reacts. ummid.com The Palestinians in Gaza, relatives of the captives and hostages in Israel, and people across the world are celebrating the announcement of ceasefire between Hamas and Israel after 733 days of brutal war.
(2025-10-13). Netanyahu will personally attend Gaza summit in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli media reported Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will join U.S. President Donald Trump and attend the peace summit on Gaza in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.Moreover, the Egyptian presidency also confirmed the attendance of Israel's Netanyahu at the scheduled summit that will declare the end of the two-year war in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the Gaza Summit today, October 13, 2025.
(2025-10-13). US President Donald Trump arrives in Israel to oversee Gaza peace plan. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to oversee the first stage of his Gaza peace plan. Trump will address…
(2025-10-13). Trump arrives in Egypt to attend Gaza Summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump arrived in Egypt to attend an international peace summit on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-10-13). Trump hails 'tremendous day' as leaders sign Gaza deal. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump hailed a "tremendous day for the Middle East" as he and regional leaders signed a declaration Monday meant to cement Trump made
(2025-10-13). Break the Bonds Rally Israel Oct 16 Albany. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, October 16, the Break the Bond NYS Campaign is holding a rally and march starting at West Capitol Park. They are asking to State Compgroller to divest from Israeli Bonds, arguing that pension funds should not be used to fund the genocide in gaza. Dayna Locitzer talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-10-13). Trump's Sham Peace Plan. transcend.org 10 Oct 2025 – There will be no peace in Gaza. Only the temporary absence of war.
(2025-10-13). 10 takeaways from Donald Trump's address to Israeli parliament. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump addresses the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. — AFPUnited States President Donald Trump on Monday addressed the Israeli parliament, following a peace deal he brokered to end the war in Gaza.Here are 10 key…
(2025-10-13). Hamas hits out at BBC saying it is spreading 'misinformation' and 'false narratives'. thecanary.co On 11 October, BBC News said that according to 'local sources': Hamas has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas of Gaza recently vacated by Israeli troops. BBC gives 'deliberate misinformation and false narratives' The BBC continued: The mobilisation order was reportedly issued via phone calls and text messages […] | By
(2025-10-13). Trump envoys reportedly met with Hamas leaders to finalize Gaza deal with his approval. haaretz.com Israel's Channel 12 News reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner assured Hamas leaders that Trump wouldn't allow Israel to resume the war after the hostages' release, as long as the group upholds its commitments…
(2025-10-13). Netanyahu Declines to Attend Egypt Summit on Ending Gaza Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined to attend a high-profile summit in Egypt aimed at ending the Gaza war, despite an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision comes after Egypt had announced his participation, which reportedly faced diplomatic pushback from other attendees, including Turkey's President Erdogan. WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT …
(2025-10-13). Israel/Palestine : Illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla and arrest of peaceful activists. fidh.org Today, the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza and composed by international human rights defenders and activists committed to non-violent action, was violently boarded in international waters by the Israeli army. Hundreds of peaceful activists on board were kidnapped and illegaly arrested, including two International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-Presidents. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of FIDH and OMCT) (…) | – |
(2025-10-13). Trump unsure if Blair will be accepted on Gaza 'peace board'. newarab.com 
"I've always liked Tony, but I want to find out that he's an acceptable choi…
(2025-10-13). Gaza academic, business groups invite Trump to visit the Strip. ummid.com A group of Palestinian academics, businessmen, activists and civic officials have invited U.S. Donald Trump to visit Gaza and witness "firsthand the resilience of Palestinians" amidst destructions of the besieged strip.
(2025-10-13). Gaza agreement opens door to new era of peace in Middle East. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — The agreement on the Gaza Strip signed in Sharm El-Sheikh opens the door to a new era of peace in the Middle East and is a turning point in history, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi said on Monday.
(2025-10-13). World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com US President Trump praises 'new beautiful day' as Gaza war comes to an end, but questions about the future remain.
(2025-10-13). October 14: National Call To Action In Memory Of George Floyd. popularresistance.org October 14 is not really about honoring Charlie Kirk. The white supremacists who control the government with the support of the super-rich want to prevent a reawakening of the movement catalyzed by George Floyd's murder. This is what's behind the deployment of troops on the streets in our cities and the racist war against immigrant workers. | These reactionary forces are co-opting Kirk's birthdate to strengthen white supremacy, anti-LGBTQIA2S+ bigotry, and war at home and abroad. They want the corporate media to focus on Kirk instead of genocide in Gaza; war plans against Venezuela; ICE raids and deportations; de…
(2025-10-13). Five key takeaways from Donald Trump's Gaza remarks in Middle East. aljazeera.com Trump takes credit for ceasefire agreement and promotes 'a new Middle East' without addressing rights of Palestinians.
(2025-10-13). Four Gaza hostage bodies brought into Israel for identification. newarab.com 
(2025-10-13). Trump says he's not going to heaven in new audio. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a new audio circulating on social media, US President Donald Trump revealed in an interview that he doesn't believe that he's going to heaven after her dies. The Q&A session was about his trip to the Middle East on board Air Force One, which aimed to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, marking the end of a two-year war between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The 79-year-old president said that he's "being a little cute." He then added, "I don't think there's anything going to get me in heaven. Okay, I really don't. I think I'm not maybe heaven-bound," and further outlined, "I may be in…
(2025-10-13). Israeli Defense Minister Says IDF Will Destroy Gaza Tunnels Once Hamas Releases Israeli Captives. scheerpost.com Israel Katz, the appointed Minister of Defence of Israel and the outgoing minister, Yoav Galant, November 2024 | By Dave DeCamp / Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz
(2025-10-13). Another Nakba: UN expert says Gaza recovery will take generations. radiohc.cu FOTO: A man pushes his bike as Palestinians make their way to Gaza City from Nuseirat in central Gaza on October 11, 2025 [AFP] | UN special rapporteur on right to housing says Palestinians returning to destroyed northern Gaza face 'profound trauma.' | Israel must allow tents and caravans to immediately be delivered to the Gaza Strip, a United Nations expert says, as displaced Palestinians returning to the north of the bombarded territory have found their homes and neighborhoods destroyed. | Balakrishnan Rajagopal, the UN special rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, said people are finding nothing but rub…
(2025-10-13). Nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees released in Gaza cease-fire, including 250 serving life sentences. haaretz.com The bulk of detainees, who were arrested in Gaza during the war because they were classified as 'illegal combatants' by the IDF, were transported back to the Strip with the assistance of the Red Cross. Most of the prisoners will be deported after their release…
(2025-10-13). Gaza war is over: Donald Trump declares as Israel, Hamas set for hostage, prisoner exchange. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war in Gaza is over as he departed for Israel, marking his first visit since brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He is | Gaza war is over: Donald Trump declares as Israel, Hamas set for hostage, prisoner exchange…
(2025-10-13). UK quietly hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction. newarab.com 
Dozens of top officials from Middle East and European nations huddled Monday with leading global financial institutions for talks in the UK on rebuilding Far from The aim of the three-day conference was to start t…
(2025-10-13). Gaza hospital director among those added to list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in cease-fire deal. haaretz.com One of the prisoners slated for release is Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who was detained by the IDF in December 2024, and whose arrest led to harsh international criticism of Israel…
(2025-10-13). Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Gaza have been released. aljazeera.com Israeli officials have confirmed that all 20 living captives have been released in Gaza.
(2025-10-13). LIVE: Hamas releases captives held in Gaza; Trump in Israel. aljazeera.com Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israel-Hamas truce continues to hold.
(2025-10-13). Gaza as a Mirror for Personal Implication in a Reality Denied. transcend.org What is to be learned from the extensive media exposure to the tragic events in Gaza and the nature of the global response to it? More to the point, what indeed could "I" be learning from that exposure and how "I" am called into question by it?>
(2025-10-13). Gaza ceasefire deal: roadmap for lasting peace? whyy.org What does the ceasefire deal mean for Israelis and Palestinians? What are some of the pitfalls that lie ahead? How are local Jewish and Palestinian community members feeling?
(2025-10-13). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-13). Rabbi David Mivasair's Lifeline to Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On a damp morning in Hamilton, Ontario, Rabbi David Mivasair leans over a laptop in his home office, toggling between WhatsApp threads filled with names he now knows by heart — families in Gaza he has been speaking with for nearly two years. A father searching for insulin for his daughter. A grandmother whose house
(2025-10-13). Trump says 'nightmare' for Israelis, Palestinians over, sparking Gaza peace hope. scmp.com US President Donald Trump hailed an end to a "painful nightmare" in a speech to Israel's parliament on Monday, as the last surviving hostages returned home from Gaza and a group of Palestinian prisoners were freed under a ceasefire deal he spearheaded. | The US president's lightning visit came ahead of a summit on Gaza in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, with Trump departing Israel just hours after he had arrived.
(2025-10-13). Gaza Palestinian Journalist Saleh Al-Jafarawi Killed by Collaborators. orinocotribune.com Journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi was killed in southern Gaza while reporting, as media groups condemn ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinian press workers. | Renowned According to local sources, al-Jafarawi was shot while working on Street 8, south of Gaza City, as he documented the situation in the area following recent developments on t…
(2025-10-13). A Ghost of Failed Diplomacy in Gaza: Tony Blair. transcend.org 12 Oct 2025 – Why Inviting This Warhawk to Gaza's Table is a Recipe for Disaster…
(2025-10-13). Gaza: The Colonial Peace. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca Now that the ceasefire is in place, will there finally be peace in Gaza?
(2025-10-13). Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza. thealtworld.com 
Israel's top officials are openly declaring that they intend to terminate the Gaza ceasefire after they get their hostages back. | Defense Minister Israel Katz has "Israel's great challenge after the phase of returning the hostages will be the destruction of all of Hamas's terror tunnels in Gaza, directly by the IDF and through the international mechanism to be established under the leadership and supervision of the United States. This is the primary significance of implementin…
(2025-10-13). Even without total victory in Gaza, weary Israel welcomes hostages and an end to the war. haaretz.com While it is doubtful whether Hamas could regain control of the Gaza Strip, it still may be capable of blocking any alternative from taking root. Despite that, the war had to end — Israeli society is exhausted and divided…
(2025-10-13). Israelis Are Hailing Trump As Cyrus Returned But Who Was Cyrus The Great, Anyway? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With both parties agreeing to terms, the first stages of a peace plan in Gaza are in motion. US President Donald Trump is credited (especially in Israel and the US) with …
(2025-10-13). Summit on ending Gaza war kicks off in Egypt Sharm el-Sheikh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — A summit on ending Gaza war kicked off on Monday, which is co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
(2025-10-13). What we are witnessing in Gaza is 'healthocide': The Lancet. ummid.com Renowned medical journal, The Lancet, in a research paper said what we are witnessing in Gaza is 'healthocide'.
(2025-10-13). In Jerusalem, Trump hails 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' after Gaza ceasefire deal. gnnhd.tv 
Address to Israeli parliament was briefly interrupted as a left-wing lawmaker was expelled…
(2025-10-13). Gaza and the Excuse of October 7: The Test of Our Humanity. transcend.org 7 Oct 2025 – October 7 marks the beginning of a genocide that had long been unfolding in silence — slowly, systematically, and with bureaucratic precision behind euphemisms: "security," "counterterrorism," "right to self-defence." But on October 7, 2023, the mask fell. The genocide revealed its full, grotesque face — naked hatred toward everything Palestinian.
(2025-10-13). Hamas releases all 20 living Israeli captives. tehrantimes.com Hamas has released all 20 living Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip as part of a ceasefire deal, Al Jazeera reported.
(2025-10-13). After 738 days: These are the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas from Gaza on Monday. haaretz.com The last 20 living hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were released from Gaza on Monday under the cease-fire deal, bringing to an end 738 days of captivity that began with the deadliest attack in Israel's history. 28 hostages remain in Gaza. Their bodies are expected to be returned soon…
(2025-10-13). Iran, Israel, Arabs, and the policy of regional engagement. tehrantimes.com MADRID — On Saturday, October 11, the publication of classified U.S. military documents by The Washington Post revealed a crucial aspect for understanding the current security dynamics in West Asia. Despite the high tensions that characterize the region and the public expressions of opposition to Israeli military operations in Gaza from many Arab states, a discreet network of military cooperation has emerged.
(2025-10-13). Sharm El-Sheikh Summit Today: Can Donald Trump, Other World Leaders Deliver Lasting Peace In The Middle East? menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) An international peace summit is being held in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt today to finalise an agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza.US President …
(2025-10-13). Trump pursues peace, Hamas seeks a role, and Palestine besieges Netanyahu. uwidata.com By Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt US President Donald Trump is pursuing the elusive "peace" in the Middle East through the gateway of ending the war in Gaza. Trump has tried hard to market himself as a "peacemaker" and end numerous conflicts, hoping to win the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Nobel Committee was …
(2025-10-13). Journalist saleh Al-Jafrawi killed while covering clashes in Gaza City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local sources say that Palestinian journalist Saleh Al-Jaafrawi was shot and killed on Sunday in southern Gaza City while covering armed clashes between security forces and an Israeli-backed militia in the Al-Sabra neighborhood. | Witnesses said that while Al-Jaafrawi was filming the fight, members of the militia shot at him. Pictures that went around on social media showed his body right after the shooting. Fights with armed militias : The event happened at the same time as fighting in Gaza City, which the Interior Ministry called a fight with a "militia affiliated with the occupation." | A hig…
(2025-10-13). Trump's 'Shock And Awe' Foreign Policy Achieved A Breakthrough In Gaza But Is It Sustainable? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | US President Donald Trump will visit Israel and Egypt this week to oversee the initial implementation of his Gaza peace agreement, which many hope will permanently end …
(2025-10-13). Netanyahu, Sara send handwritten message to hostages, what did they say. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Today, Oct. 13, Hamas will hand over all Israeli hostages captured in October 2023. In return, Tel Aviv will be releasing Palestinians from Israeli jails as part of a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.Before 9 a.m., Monday, Hamas said it handed over seven living hostages to the International Red Cross; meanwhile, Israel said that 1,716 Palestinians detained by Israel from Gaza are preparing to get free at Nasser Hospital on Monday in the Gaza Strip.Under the peace deal, 20 living hostages will be released today by Hamas in exchange for 1,966 Palestinian Prisoners.Families of hostages a…
(2025-10-13). Nobel Peace Prize winner supports Israel's genocide Trump's war on Venezuela. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado is a far-right Venezuelan coup-plotter funded by the US government. She supports Israel as it commits genocide and is central to Trump's regime-change war against President Maduro.
(2025-10-13). Join the struggle for a socialist future! Mobilise the working class against genocide, dictatorship, and world war! wsws.org The contradictions that lead capitalism to these disasters also form the basis for social revolution. Workers and youth everywhere are looking for a way out of war, genocide, the high cost of living, unemployment and anti-democratic attacks.
(2025-10-13). Two Years of Genocide: On Social Media by Israeli Soldiers Themselves. transcend.org 5 Oct 2025 – On the second anniversary of the Oct 7 attack, here's our acclaimed short film 'Israel's Reel Extremism', featuring rare interviews with Israeli troops.
(2025-10-13). The Nobel Peace Prize has lost its meaning. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Nobel Prize, established under the will of Alfred Nobel in 1901, was meant to be awarded annually to "the person or organization that has done the most or the best work for the benefit of humanity" in relation to peace. Yet from the very beginning, the interpretation of its criteria has rested in the hands of the Norwegian Committee, and its decisions — especially in politically sensitive cases — have repeatedly stirred controversy.
(2025-10-13). Entries open for World Sports Photography Awards 2026. ummid.com World Sports Photography Awards has invited entries starting from October 01, 2025 for its 2026 edition.
(2025-10-13). Iranian researchers discover new species of fish in Persian Gulf. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —A research team from Tarbiat Modares University has discovered a new species of sillaginid fish, naming the species S. persica for its type locality in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-10-13). Waiting on images of abject submission that don't appear. strategic-culture.su Continued U.S. 'dominance' requires , , and . | C…
(2025-10-13). Completing the value chain, main axes of development: NPC head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said: "Completing the value chain and focusing on small-scale industries with limited water requirements are the main axes of development in this industry, and currently, several gas and industrial companies in the south of Fars province are investing."
(2025-10-13). Palantir, Seemingly Everywhere All at Once. passblue.com 
Palantir Technologies, an American software company founded by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp with two others, is often referred to as "the AI arms dealer of the 21st century." Palantir is involved in everything from government surveillance and predictive policing to gathering battlefield intelligence and monitoring nuclear safeguards. It is ensconced in the US government …
(2025-10-13). When Should You Act if Your Car Keeps Breaking Down in California? moguldom.com Buying a car should give peace of mind, but for many drivers, repeated breakdowns can turn ownership into a stressful routine. Trips to the mechanic, mounting repair bills, and wasted time quickly add up. At some point, you begin to wonder if it's still worth holding on to the vehicle. That's when knowing your rights …
(2025-10-13). Trade-offs behind the electric car boom in Southeast Asia. globalvoices.org 
Some ask whether Indonesia is in the driver's seat of its own EV revolution or merely a passengerOriginally published on
(2025-10-13). What Version of Democracy Will Prevail? counterpunch.org 
Sri Lanka's 2024 elections have fast-tracked reforms that began after the country's 2022 economic crisis, when mass protests forced limits on presidential powers. In 2025, the new government has been pushing further toward a parliamentary system, which was in place during its independence before it converted to a presidential system in 1978. Sri Lanka's potential swing back fits South Asia's traditional experimentation
(2025-10-13). JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump's war within: How language became a weapon. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-13). As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump's ceasefire hold? aljazeera.com Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East?>
(2025-10-13). Sunday 10/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "The Israel Occupation Tech Lab" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2025…
(2025-10-13). Who are the Palestinian captives Israel released? aljazeera.com Israel is releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, political prisoners and detainees. Here's a look at who they are.
(2025-10-13). How social media became a new frontline in Israel's digital war. newarab.com 
What was supposed to be a quiet meeting between The influencers are estimated to have been paid around $7,000 per post across various platforms, all on Israel's behalf, according to media reports. | Records filed with the Department of Justice show…
(2025-10-13). New strategies adopted to counter threats: Iran's Army chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Army chief says that the military has adopted new strategies to deal with any potential threats, citing key lessons learned from the Israeli-imposed war in June.
(2025-10-13). Lily Benavides to Mikie Sherrill: Help Pressure OAG to Forbid NSPM-7 Collaboration by NJ Police. fightbackbetter.com Dear Rep. Mikie Sherrill, While I am challenging your candidacy from my own Write — In Candidacy, I write to…
(2025-10-13). Anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson claims Musk paid for defence. newarab.com 
(2025-10-13). Cuban Film Institute at the forefront of French cinema. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) is preparing to once again open its doors to the French Film Festival, which returns to this capital in October.
(2025-10-13). Xi says advancing women's development is intl community's shared responsibility. ecns.cn Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held in Beijing, Xi said that women are important creators, promoters and inheritors of human civilization.
(2025-10-13). EP Anthropology, Connected 10-12-25 vers 3. mediasanctuary.org EP — Anthropology, Connected 10-12-25 vers 3 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2025-10-13). Unlocking Billions: Kenya's New Crypto Law Aims to Supercharge Investments. moderndiplomacy.eu Kenyan lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, aiming to encourage investment in the sector by providing clear rules. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill was enacted last week, addressing concerns over the lack of regulations governing this emerging industry. This legislation would position Kenya alongside countries like South Africa as …
(2025-10-13). Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30. geo.tv 
Bleached coral is seen in a reef at the Costa dos Corais in Japaratinga in the state of Alagoas, Brazil April 16, 2024. — ReutersGlobal warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world's coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking…
(2025-10-13). Trio wins economics Nobel for work on tech-driven growth. geo.tv 
The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, October 13, 2025. — ReutersThe Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe…
(2025-10-13). UGC NET December 2025 Registration Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from today i.e. Tuesday October 07, 2025 Online Registration for UGC NET December 2025 through the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-10-13). AISSEE 2026 Registration Begins; Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026-27) has started through the official website exams.nta.nic.in, parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2025-10-13). At least 20 injured after two trains collide in Slovakia. scmp.com Two trains collided in eastern Slovakia on Monday, derailing an engine and a carriage and injuring at least 20 people, emergency services and local media reported. | Police footage posted on social media showed mangled wreckage, and a locomotive and a carriage that had come off the tracks lying on the side of a hill, while paramedics tended to the injured nearby.
(2025-10-13). The Fraud serialisation, Part One: the rise of Labour Together. thecanary.co In the first installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, we take you on a journey through the inception of Morgan McSweeney's organisation Labour Together. This is the first part of Chapter One. Labour fought the December 2019 general election with a base split by Brexit and a party divided […] | By
(2025-10-13). 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" ? UPDATE: HBoro Repub Wants Troops in Cities. fightbackbetter.com 
I put this question to Hillsborough Republican under an Ad they shoved on to my Facebook feed. They quickly deleted…
(2025-10-13). Capacity of power plants built by industrial sector reaches 2,800 MW. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said the total capacity of thermal power plants developed under its supervision reached 2,800 megawatts (MW) by late September.
(2025-10-13). Fourth national polio eradication campaign for 2025 begins. gnnhd.tv 
More than 16 million children will be vaccinated against polio in Sindh…
(2025-10-13). VIDEO: author of The Fraud exposé grills rattled Labour MP over McSweeney scandal. thecanary.co Paul Holden — author of The Fraud — grilled Starmeroid MP Emily Darlington on live TV today over the scandals he has uncovered. The Fraud is a new book that exposes the machinations and in some cases the alleged criminal offences of the Labour right as it manoeuvred to oust Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader […] | By
(2025-10-13). Panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework unveiled at Shiraz Expo. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework, showcasing the unique artistic heritage of Shiraz, was officially unveiled at the Shiraz Expo 2025, which runs from October 12 to 15 at the permanent International Exhibition Center in the southern Iranian city.
(2025-10-13). Newsom's "historic" housing reform is a handout to real estate capital. wsws.org California's SB 79 strengthens corporate control over housing while deepening inequality…
(2025-10-13). Belarusian MAZ to ship 50 new trolleybuses to Russian Yekaterinburg. eng.belta.by The new rolling stock based on MAZ 203 assembly kits boasts increased autonomous range of up to 30km and will hit the city's streets by spring 2026.
(2025-10-13). Machado, Trump, and the Nobel Committee's Role in Erasing Palestine. globalresearch.ca Author's Note: This essay argues that the Nobel Peace Prize, in its current form, rewards imperial alignment while erasing anti-colonial resistance. Through recent examples — including the sidelining of Palestinian figures and the elevation of Western-aligned dissent — it exposes …
(2025-10-13). Conversation with Filmmaker and Sanctuary Board Member EP about her early Films. mediasanctuary.org Conversation with Filmmaker and Sanctuary Board Member EP about her early Films by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2025-10-13). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-13). China regulator says Qualcomm investigation is routine. ecns.cn China's top market regulator has described its investigation into Qualcomm's unapproved acquisition of Autotalks as a routine law enforcement activity conducted under the country's anti-monopoly law.
(2025-10-13). EU: Crucial Hearing on Hungary's Rule of Law Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester holds up an EU flag with "help" written on it, during a demonstration in Budapest on May 18, 2025 against a bill empowering the government to sanction civil society organizations and media it deems threats to the country's sovereignty. | © 2025 FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-10-13). Xi attends Global Leaders' Meeting on Women. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-10-13). Dominican organizations decry Nobel Prize granting to Corina Machado. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Dominican political and social organizations denounced what they describe as a "serious distortion" of the Nobel Peace Prize following its awarding to Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-10-13). Trump speaks about Iran in address to Israel's Knesset. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump during a speech in the Israeli parliament, Knesset, spoke about Iran and expressed hope for a peace deal with the country.
(2025-10-13). Watch: Crowd boos as Witkoff mentions Netanyahu at Hostages Square. ummid.com In an embarrassment for the Israeli Prime Minister, crowd booed as United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff mentioned the name of Benjamin Netanyahu during a speech at Hostages Square Saturday.
(2025-10-13). 154 freed Palestinian prisoners forced into exile by Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — Families of many Palestinian prisoners being released by Israel under an exchange agreement say their long-anticipated freedom is tinged with sadness after learning that their loved ones will be sent into exile.
(2025-10-13). Ugandans unite for maternal health at the 2025 corporate run. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Annual Corporate Run 2025 was held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the NEC Pitch in Bugolobi, bringing together hundreds of participants from more than 40 corporate organizations. Running under the theme "Run for Expectant Mothers," the event inspired Ugandans to unite in support of maternal health …
(2025-10-13). Colombia: Petro believes it's time to resume contacts with the ELN. plenglish.com Bogot, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said it was "time to resume contacts with the ELN," referring to the negotiations suspended nine months ago with the National Liberation Army.
(2025-10-13). Belshina's new director outlines company's key priorities. eng.belta.by When asked about a possible expansion of the product size range, the new head of Belshina noted that in any business process, it is necessary to assess the feasibility of implementing a particular innovation.
(2025-10-13). 42 dead in South Africa bus crash on notorious highway. scmp.com A bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and leaving another 49 passengers injured, authorities said on Monday. | The crash happened around 6pm on Sunday, on the N1 highway near the town of Louis Trichardt, around 400km (248 miles) north of the capital, Pretoria.
(2025-10-13). The war is over and hostages are returning: battle over the narrative begins. haaretz.com Netanyahu's crusade to rewrite history will be on display in the Knesset on Monday during a festive session with Trump. The prime minister will claim he heroically withstood pressures from home and abroad, but U.S. pressure left him no choice but to concede…
(2025-10-13). Trump's 100% tariff threat: History of US trade measures against China. aljazeera.com In recent history, the US has made moves restricting China's access to semiconductor technology.
(2025-10-13). Walden Bello on the World Order. fpif.org Walden Bello is a leading figure in the alter-globalization movement and a frequent contributor to Foreign Policy In Focus. Here he is in conversation with Ulrich Brand and Christa Wichterich. | Ulrich Brand: In your new book, you start with a very intense reflection, why it's not the best idea to write memories or a biography. I quote, "why dispense advice to the young when your generation lost his struggle?" And you say that generation R, the revolutionary generation of the 1960s and 1970s failed concerning the emancipatory project in the Philippines and the really existing socialism. So why did you write the b…
(2025-10-13). Donald Trump Visits Israel: A Strong Commitment from the United States. moderndiplomacy.eu On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his first visit in May, which took place shortly before he ordered airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. This time, Trump's itinerary includes Israel—a long-standing ally of Washington in the Middle East—and Egypt, …
(2025-10-13). The Factory of Perceptions: Starmer's Woes and Media Magnification. counterpunch.org 
Few in history can have achieved so much in a negative sense in so short a time. Instead of gloatingly cresting the wave of success after securing British Labour a resounding, decisive victory in July 2024, Sir Keir Starmer is schooling us in precipitous decline. John Gray, that most erratic, protean of prophets, was already
(2025-10-13). Hunger continues to rise in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct. 13 (Prensa Latina) More than half of Haiti's 11 million inhabitants are affected by acute food insecurity, and nearly two million of them are in a state of emergency.
(2025-10-13). Table tennis prodigy Ssebatindira eyes ITTF World Hopes Challenge. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's table tennis prodigy Joseph Ssebatindira expressed confidence ahead of his participation in the ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge in Sheffield, England. Currently ranked world No. 1 in the under-11 category, Ssebatindira told Xinhua on Sunday before his departure that he is determined to maintain high standards at the …
(2025-10-13). SATIRE: Impressionable Teen Falls In With Wrong Socioeconomic Class. theonion.com LARCHMONT, NY—Noting the 16-year-old had too big of an inheritance ahead of him to throw it all away, the parents of local teen Sutton Langford expressed concern Monday that their son was falling in with the wrong socioeconomic class. "I don't know what went wrong—we've always tried to funnel him towards wealthy, high-class people," said …
(2025-10-13). Analyst: Trump forced to talk tough on Russia. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump is under immense pressure from the Western | elite, the political scientist Ruslan Ostashko said in a recent episode | of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-10-13). Belarus, China hold similar views on conflict resolution. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan on 13 October.
(2025-10-13). Social Media Spies Exposed: Profiles Vanish After MintPress Report. orinocotribune.com After being exposed as former national security state agents by MintPress, large numbers of officials working in the highest levels of top social media platforms have deleted their profiles or wiped the incriminating evidence from the internet. | A series of MintPress News investigations uncovered a network of hundreds of former agents of the
(2025-10-13). Europe in a strategic dilemma, Iran in a position of initiative. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Sobh-e-No examined a joint statement by three European countries of Britain, France and Germany calling for the resumption of the stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran and the United States more than a month after the trio triggered a mechanism reinstating the United Nations sanctions on Iran for the first time in a decade.
(2025-10-13). WATCH: Trump heckled at Israeli parliament as MPs shout 'Recognise Palestine!'. geo.tv 
This collage shows US President Donald Trump addressing the Knesset and an Israeli lawmaker protesting with a sign reading "Recognise Palestine". — ReutersChaos briefly erupted inside Israel's Knesset on Monday when two lawmakers interrupted US President Donald Trump's speech…
(2025-10-13). Pekka-philia: disgraced porn profiteer turned pro-Ukraine 'disinfo expert' could face legal action. thegrayzone.com Faux disinformation expert Pekka Kallioniemi gained notoriety by smearing critics of the Ukraine proxy war. Since being unmasked for peddling pornographic representations of minors, Kallioniemi has been caught promoting fraudulent KGB documents to slander a journalist as a Russian spy. In October 2024, mainstream Canadian defense journalist David Pugliese suffered "the political equivalent of a drive-by shooting," according to a local publication called The Walrus. Citing alleged KGB documents, a prominent lawmaker accused Pugliese of being a longstanding Soviet/Russian spy …
(2025-10-13). Dominican Republic to Participate in Education Congress in Costa Rica. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Oct. 13 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic will take part for the first time with a national pavilion at the Congress of the Americas on International Education (CAEI 2025), official sources reported today.
(2025-10-13). West Indies Cricket Board appoints Darren Sammy new Test team head coach. gnnhd.tv 
He is already in charge of T20 and One-Day International (ODI) teams…
(2025-10-13). At least 66 injured after 2 trains collide in Slovakia. scmp.com Two trains collided in eastern Slovakia on Monday, derailing an engine and a carriage and injuring at least 66 people, emergency medical services and police said. | There were no reports of deaths in the crash, which police said happened in front of a tunnel near the village of Jablonov nad Turnou, about 55km (34 miles) west of the eastern Slovak region's main city, Košice.
(2025-10-13). No Kings Protests Planned Nationwide Oct. 18: Here's What To Know. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | On Oct. 18, over 2,000 peaceful protests are expected to take place across the country as part of the second No Kings protest, a movement According to the No Kings website, demonstrations are
(2025-10-13). China's industrial robot exports surge 54.9% in first three quarters of 2025. ecns.cn China's exports of industrial robots rose 54.9% in the first nine months of 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said Monday.
(2025-10-13). World's largest solid-fuel rocket makes 2nd flight. ecns.cn The 30-meter-tall rocket lifted off at 10: 20 am from a launch vessel off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong province and soon placed its payloads — an optical remote-sensing satellite and two experimental satellites — into their preset orbits.
(2025-10-13). Pakistan—Malaysia: Strengthening a Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity. thinktank.pk Malaysia is a country where official religion is Islam. However, its constitution grants freedom of religion. Several religions co-exist in a complete harmony. Around 65% population is Muslims, and around 20% are Buddhists. Around 10% are Christians and remaining are Hindus and other religions. Like Pakistan, Malysia was British colony and after independence joined Common …
(2025-10-13). Israelis cheer as Hamas hands first captives over to the Red Cross. aljazeera.com Cheering broke out among in Tel Aviv it was announced that Hamas had released seven Israeli captives.
(2025-10-13). 50,000 tons of farmed shrimp to be produced in Iran by late Mar. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran expects to produce between 45,000 and 50,000 tons of farmed shrimp this year (ends in late March 2026), up from 40,000 tons in the previous year, according to the Fisheries Organization of Iran.
(2025-10-13). Sig Sauer's M7 Rifle For The Army Is Now Lighter After Controversy. twz.com 
(2025-10-13). 'The horror of real life': An Interview with Nick, a Greek horror comic book artist. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-13). Is Rubio finally powerful enough to topple Venezuela's regime? responsiblestatecraft.org It appears that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is emerging
(2025-10-13). Conflict sends 300,000 people fleeing from South Sudan in 2025: UN. aljazeera.com Renewed fighting between rival leaders forces mass exodus across South Sudan's borders as fears of wider war rise.
(2025-10-13). 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.
(2025-10-13). 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…
(2025-10-13). The invisible war: Baseless accusations as a weapon against Iran's economy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In the complex arena of international relations, economic stability is a cornerstone of national sovereignty. For the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of decades of external pressure, the growth of its non-oil exports represents a vital lifeline and a testament to its economic ingenuity.
(2025-10-13). Trump Declares 'War Is Over' Ahead Of Israel Visit, Says 'Everyone Is Happy' – Jews, Muslims, Arabs. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump said during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Israel that his upcoming visit to the Middle East aims to bring together leaders from …
(2025-10-13). Jeje Odongo opens Non-Aligned Movement Ministers' meeting in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen Jeje Odongo has opened the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting. This Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement will assess the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the 19th Summit of NAM that Uganda hosted in January last year. "As Chair of …
(2025-10-13). Camden residents are rallying for a new field house at the high school athletic fields. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? For two decades, a group of Camden residents have been working to restore Camden High School's football field back to its former glory. The bleachers, press box and field turf have all been replaced. There's a new ticket booth and flag pole. | Now, all that's left is a field house, where the teams can change into their uniforms and attendees can use the bathroom. | The ad hoc committee of residents are envisioning a 5,980-square-foot building to replace…
(2025-10-13). Belarus, Georgia getting ready for economic cooperation commission session. eng.belta.by The Georgian prime minister received a congratulatory message from Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko on the occasion of the successful completion of elections to municipal self-government bodies.
(2025-10-13). Outsized and Eccentric: The Farce Behind the Nobel Peace Prize. globalresearch.ca The fuss about the Nobel Peace Prize has always been excessively outsized to its relevance. Like most prizes, the panel is bound to have its treasure trove of prejudices and eccentricities in reaching any decision. Thin resumes have swayed the …
(2025-10-13). Trump doubles down on India-Pakistan ceasefire claim, says '200% tariff threat ended conflict'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has once again doubled down his claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He claimed that he utilised tariffs as a tool to resolve several international conflicts | He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One. | "I settled a few of the wars just based on tariffs. For example, between India and Pakistan, I said, if you guys want to fight a war and you have nuclear weapons. I am going to put big tariffs on you both, like 100 per cent, 150 per cent, and 200 per cent," Trump said. | The President explained that h…
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(2025-10-13). From The Flag To The Cross: Fascism American Style. popularresistance.org The Law and Disorder radio program has immortalized selected recent interviews as it expands into print media with a new book, From the Flag to the Cross: Fascism American Style. This compact collection draws a portrait of fascism that does not dwell on lurid images and horrors of fascist history, concentration camps, prison gulags or wars ravaging the planet, led by fascist governments. Instead, it delves into the structural foundation of fascism, how to identify it, and ideas about organizing to resist it. | For two decades, Law and Disorder has reached a large number of devoted listeners with its weekly broadc…
(2025-10-13). Your Party has to 'tackle political apathy', says Labour-beating councillor in UK's youngest city. thecanary.co Bradford councillor Ismail Uddin beat Labour last year at the age of 19, as an independent candidate. And at a Your Party rally on 8 October, he said the new left party has to inspire hope in people that change is a very real possibility if people organise. He insisted: my experiences come from the […] | By
(2025-10-13). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2025 – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish on its official website ph2025.mahacet.org today i.e. Monday October 13, 2025 Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2025-26.
(2025-10-13). Jim Chalmers Unveils Major Retreat On Controversial Superannuation Changes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Albanese government has finally announced a major retreat on its proposed controversial superannuation changes. | The plan to tax unrealised capital gains has been …
(2025-10-13). Pakistan Army team wins gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025. gnnhd.tv 
Cambrian Patrol is one of the most difficult military exercises in the world…
(2025-10-13). Secret Five Eyes notes lay bare war plans against China. wsws.org Secret notes taken during a Five Eyes meeting in May 2024 make clear that the US and its allies are moving with urgency to coordinate their militaries for an all-out war against China.
(2025-10-13). Building a modern logistics system: From ancient roads to intelligent delivery. ecns.cn In ancient times, a horse carrying fresh lychees kicked up a cloud of red dust to make the imperial concubine smile. Today, with just a few taps of your finger, Lingnan lychees can be delivered from the branch to your doorstep in 24 hours.
(2025-10-13). The MAHA Commission's Blueprint to End Childhood Chronic Disease. globalresearch.ca Childhood chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, and depression are rising sharply, with nearly one in five U.S. children obese and one in seven teens experiencing mental disorders | On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14212 establishing …
(2025-10-13). 16 workers killed in Tennessee explosion: Industrial carnage followed by media cover-up. wsws.org Sixteen workers were incinerated in a US weapons plant—the largest mass death in an industrial disaster since the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine explosion—and the news networks and other corporate media simply moved on.
(2025-10-13). This Long Beach Art Gallery Survived a Drunk Driver. But The Next Threat Could Mean Its End. lataco.com Long Beach's Open Gallery owners, Liz Garibaldi and Anthony Saucedo, are trying to keep their spirits up but are running low on fumes at this point. In February 2024, a drunk driver rammed into the building—another setback amidst the threat of their landlord possibly putting their space up for sale.
(2025-10-13). (Franàßais) Robert Badinter : Le Saint-Seculier au Visage de Bronze, ou Comment un "Héros des Droits de l'Homme" Masqua ses Fantà¥mes. transcend.org 12 octobre 2025 – Cette semaine, Emmanuel Macron, ce prestidigitateur élyséen aux tours usés jusqu'à la corde, a fait entrer Robert Badinter dans ce sanctuaire laàØque, un cercueil vide glissant sur le marbre comme un mensonge poli.
(2025-10-13). Dutch officials arrive in Syria to discuss refugee repatriation. newarab.com 
A delegation of Dutch government officials arrived in The delegation – which included the government's Syria envoy Lex Gerts, migration officials, and representatives from the Dutch embassy in Lebanon – met with the head of Syria's border authority Qutaiba Badawi in Damascus. | During the meeting, the Dutch delegation said it wanted to work with Syrian authorities to accelerate the r…
(2025-10-13). President Maduro Warns US Imperialism: 'They Will Never Be Able to Defeat Us, By Hook or By Crook'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "We Venezuelans are called firebrands. Let the imperialists know that we are the people of the firebrands, and they will never be able to defeat us, by hook or by crook. Colonial imperialism will never be able to defeat the firebrands, we, the heirs of this warlike, indomitable, invincible, and indestructible Caribbean lineage," he said. | President Maduro…
(2025-10-13). A-10 Warthog Appears To Have Become A Drone Killer. twz.com 
(2025-10-13). Human Rights in a Divided Dangerous World. transcend.org 4 Oct 2025 – Do human rights still matter in a divided and dangerous world? Does the fact that they are violated invalidate them as tools for making the world safer and fairer? Are there concrete ways to strengthen our understanding and commitment to human rights?
(2025-10-13). International Police Exhibition kicks off in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — The 22nd International Exhibition of Police Security and Safety Supplies and Equipment (IPAS) kicked off today and will run till October 16.
(2025-10-13). Cracks Start to Show in MAGA Cult, in Both Montana and D.C. counterpunch.org 
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel could barely get the words out of his mouth when he had to say: "I agree with Marjorie Taylor Greene." It was his second time this month, he noted, and added "I need something to wash out my mouth." But in truth, the issue at hand, which is access to health
(2025-10-13). The Shiralee Brings A Shakespearean Energy To The Aussie Swag-Man's Life. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A lyrical homage to the spirit of the Australian bush, Sydney Theatre Company's The Shiralee is set on the highways and byways of 1950s Australia, with brief visits to …
(2025-10-09). Zionist Soldier Testifies that October 7th was a False Flag Operation. voicesfromsyria.com 
ADAM on X: "An Israeli soldier testifies UNDER OATH that October 7th was a FALSE FLAG, and that he was ordered to STAND DOWN from 5: 20am to 9am the day of the attack. You could face up to 5 years in prison for sharing this video in Israel. t.co/XQMN4ucYvu" / X READ MORE: ? Israel-Hamas …
(2025-10-13). China envoy vows deeper Brazil ties, denounces US 'jungle' law in tariff showdown. scmp.com China's ambassador to Brazil used a keynote speech in Sao Paulo on Monday to reaffirm Beijing's support for investment and export certifications aimed at helping South America's largest economy weather US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive. | Speaking at the opening of the annual Brazil-China Business Council meeting, Ambassador Zhu Qingqiao told business leaders, senior Brazilian officials and diplomats that Beijing was committed to sustainable development and building a "world-class"…
(2025-10-13). The Bison ONE Newsroom: NewsOne And Howard University's Cathy Hughes School Of Communications Launch Groundbreaking Media Partnership. newsone.com : | ✕ | Now, just as it has been during all consequential periods throughout this nation's history, it is critical that Black journalists committed to excavating intersectional truths and holding them up to the light are supported and platformed. But that isn't what is happening in mainstream media, nor has it ever fully been. Instead, our voices are suppressed, distorted, and criminalized, while Artificial Intelligence dominates the media landscape and misinformation and disinformation continue to be unleashed. | Let there be no mistake: The United States of America, as a white settler colonial…
(2025-10-13). Transition to a Nonmilitary Earth Federation through the World Disarmament Agency. transcend.org Civil law require enforcement by civilian police who are accountable to the principles of good government and trained in the protection of human rights and dignity. The first of these principles is that individuals are accountable to the law, not collectivities (like nation-states).
(2025-10-13). The Circus Called Education. ummid.com Congratulations, India: You've perfected turning knowledge into commodity, dreams into collateral and classrooms into crime scenes.
(2025-10-13). The US Spent Over $31 Billion Aiding Israel in the Past Two Years/by Kyle Anzalone. voicesfromsyria.com Original link here: The US Spent Over $31 Billion Aiding Israel in the Past Two Years | The Libertarian Institute The US has sent Israel over $21 billion in military aid and spent around $10 billion on wars defending Israel since October 7, 2023. The Cost of War Project at Brown University calculated that total US military …
(2025-10-13). Severe difficulties as internal, external roads closed in Lahore. gnnhd.tv 
Metro bus service has also been partially suspended…
(2025-10-13). Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting. newarab.com 
Border trade between the neighbours came to a halt as Pakistan closed crossings along the 2,600-km (1,600-mile) frontier, stranding scores of loaded goods vehicles on…
(2025-10-13). Trio wins economics Nobel for innovation and creative destruction. scmp.com Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics on Monday for "having explained innovation-driven economic growth" including the key principle of creative destruction. | The winners represent contrasting but complementary approaches to economics. Mokyr is an economic historian who delved into long-term trends using historical sources, while Howitt and Aghion relied on mathematics to explain how creative destruction works.
(2025-10-13). Trump moves to reignite tariff war with China. wsws.org In response to a Chinese decision to tighten controls on rare earth exports, Trump has made some of his most bellicose statements in the tariff war.
(2025-10-13). 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.
(2025-10-13). UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson back in court over refusal to give phone PIN. scmp.com UK activist Tommy Robinson, who organised a huge far-right march in London last month, returned to court on Monday for refusing to divulge his telephone PIN to counterterrorism police in 2024. | Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was met by a handful of supporters outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.
(2025-10-13). Xi puts forward proposals to advance women's all-round development. ecns.cn Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held in Beijing, Xi said that the proposals were introduced to build a wider consensus, open up broader pathways and take more practical actions for this cause, as women's all-round development is still facing complex challenges.
(2025-10-13). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails release of Israeli employee Avinatan Or held by Hamas for two years. haaretz.com In a letter to staff, Huang celebrated the return of Avinatan Or, praised his mother's perseverance, and acknowledged the heavy toll the war has taken on Nvidia's Israeli team, including the loss of Mellanox founder Eyal Waldman's daughter on October 7…
(2025-10-13). Councillor says Your Party needs 'proper working-class people' running for office not landlords. thecanary.co Wakefield councillor Jake Williamson spoke at a Your Party rally in Leeds last week. And he was adamant that the new left party needs working-class voices running for office, not landlords. Your Party candidates need to be representative of ordinary people's interests While he's hoping to represent the new left party when it's up and […] | By
(2025-10-13). UK Lawyers for Israel caution BBC, Netflix over boycott call. newarab.com 
(2025-10-13). Beware MAGA's bad medicine driven by bad science — a PR pandemic that makes people sick. nationofchange.org Call us old-fashioned but science is infinitely more reliable than gossip, internet chats or wishful thinking.
(2025-10-13). Palestinians forced to hold quiet celebrations for detainees. newarab.com 
Huge crowds gathered to
(2025-10-13). Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees. aljazeera.com Joy turned to devastation for many after Israel added a twist to its release of almost 2,000 imprisoned Palestinians.
(2025-10-13). Expert: World shows no interest in peace, enters arms race. eng.belta.by Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov (2010-2014) explained the | position of the deep state and noted a declining interest in preserving | peace in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's…
(2025-10-13). China's foreign trade grows 4 pct in first 9 months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 33.61 trillion yuan (about 4.73 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year on year, according to official data released by the General Administration of Customs, on Monday.
(2025-10-13). Election processes in Colombia will include technological advances. plenglish.com The official stated in an interview with Caracol Radio that the entity is working on incorporating new digital tools such as voter identification applications, facial biometrics, automated data transmission, and real-time election monitoring platforms. | Penagos revealed that the automation of data transmission and forms will reduce the time between the closing of the polls and the dissemination of results. In this regard, he stated: "We will have audits of the electoral processes, international observation, digitization of tally sheets, facial and fingerprint biometrics." | The agency also emphasized that all s…
(2025-10-13). Selected Articles: Is Donald Trump Intent Upon Imposing Martial Law in America? globalresearch.ca 
By On October 8, the Trump administration held a briefing on Antifa, the autonomous and decentralized anti-fascist political movement. During this meeting, the MAGA …
(2025-10-13). INSTC seen as a path to greater regional integration, Iran's transport minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh highlighted the International North—South Transit Corridor (INSTC) as a key driver of regional cooperation between Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, calling it a platform for deeper connectivity in transport, transit, and energy.
(2025-10-13). A bridge of shared values: Indonesia's Ani Nigeriawati on deepening ties with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In an exclusive interview with The Tehran Times, Ani Nigeriawati, the Director of Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, elaborated on the robust and multifaceted relationship between Indonesia and Iran.
(2025-10-13). Iran expects 20% rise in farmed shrimp output. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — Iran's production of farmed shrimp is expected to increase by up to 20% in the three-month harvesting season that will end in late November.
(2025-10-13). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to strengthen anti-corruption, asset recovery cooperation. gnnhd.tv 
Chairman NAB extended an invitation to Mazin bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, the president of Nazaha, to visit Pakistan to further cement bilateral cooperation and brotherly ties.
(2025-10-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-13). Federal Workforce Layoffs Begin Amid Government Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | In today's episode of Are We Winning? Are We Great Again Yet? The Trump administration has sounded the alarm that…
(2025-10-13). On 6-day India Tour, Afghan FM Muttaqi to Visit Darul Uloom Deoband. ummid.com Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who arrived in India on a 6-day state visit Thursday October 09, 2025, has a tour of Darul Uloom Deoband in his itinerary.
(2025-10-13). Belarus hosts over 186,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2025, Belarus has hosted 186,027 travelers from 38 | countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them | arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
(2025-10-13). Boeing Launches New Family Of Tiltrotor Combat Drones. twz.com 
Boeing has announced plans for a family of new, tiltrotor drones that are intended to support existing crewed military helicopters, especially those of the U.S. Army, providing something like an equivalent to the U.S. Air Force's Renderings were revealed today…
(2025-10-13). America, We Have a Problem. "Propaganda has reached Every Corner of Daily Life" globalresearch.ca Life itself is not a science, nor should science ever dictate what life means to us.
(2025-10-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-13). Bioenergetic Expert Warns Against Misguided Cancer Treatment Trends, Offers New Insights. globalresearch.ca Cancer occurs when cells abandon efficient mitochondrial energy production for glycolysis, creating lactic acid buildup and cellular dysfunction | Estrogen drives cancer progression by forcing cells into glycolysis, while protective hormones like progesterone, testosterone, and pregnenolone counteract these harmful effects | Environmental …
(2025-10-13). Lame Duck Macron has turned France's Fifth Republic into a farce. newarab.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron could not have looked more tragic as he took a solitary walk along the banks of the River Seine in Paris last week. The 47-year-old head of state was an accomplished actor as a student, and he still plays up to dramatic moments. | They don't come more intense than the resignation of a prime minister after spending just 27 days in office, especially when he returns to power just four days later. Sébastien Lecornu has always been a committed Macron loyalist, but even he must appreciate how ridiculous it all looks. | He took the job back "out of duty," and also said he would "do ever…
(2025-10-13). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good."— Carl Sagan…
(2025-10-13). Talent meets opportunity at Hunan recruitment event in Beijing. ecns.cn When Wang Zhiquan, a PhD graduate in chemical engineering from Tsinghua University, and his team achieved a breakthrough in dental material technology in 2022, they faced a major challenge: the high cost of building a factory.
(2025-10-13). Call to recruit young people into solidarity organizations. radiohc.cu Young Cuban congressman Elián González has called for the recruitment of young people into solidarity organizations. | Elian Gonzalez spoke at the IX Latin American and Caribbean Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba, held in Mexico City with the attendance of 500 delegates from thirty nations. | Elián is a symbol of the strength of the solidarity movement, led by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, which fought tirelessly until he was returned to his homeland when he was a child kidnapped by the Miami mafia. | The young man, who received an emotional welcome by the delegates, emphasized: "It is necessary to g…
(2025-10-13). Sri Lankan government prepares next IMF-dictated budget. wsws.org President Dissanayake's November 7 budget speech to the parliament will include new IMF directives.
(2025-10-13). China shows extreme concerns over border clashes between Pakistan, Afghanistan. gnnhd.tv 
Intense border clashes between bordering countries began late on Saturday night and continued into Sunday morning…
(2025-10-13). RSS Contribution in Freedom Struggle: The Real Story. ummid.com The RSS is an organization working for Hindu Nation and had nothing to do with the freedom movement which aimed at a secular, democratic inclusive nation.
(2025-10-13). NewsX World: Zelensky Speaks With Trump Over Air Defenses And Long-Range Strike Capabilities. gilbertdoctorow.com I am pleased and not a little surprised that day after day this Indian global broadcaster invites my commentary on the Ukraine war when they know very well that my observations are at variance not only with Mainstream, but also at variance with a goodly number of celebrities in the Alternative Media. I am being …
(2025-10-13). Madagascar's President Flees Country Amid Gen Z-Led Protests, Officials Say. moderndiplomacy.eu Madagascar's president has fled the country, as confirmed by the leader of the opposition and other officials. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko stated that President Rajoelina left on Sunday after army units joined the protesters. His current location is unknown. The president's office, which had announced a national address for Monday, did not comment on his departure. Reports …
(2025-10-13). How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan's fight against climate change. aljazeera.com Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?>
(2025-10-13). VIDEO: Palestinian prisoner al- Barghouthi freed after 22 yrs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — Tariq al-Barghouthi, from Ahl al-Bayt Rima, north of Ramallah, embraces his family after 22 years in captivity. He was sentenced to life in prison.
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(2025-10-13). Trump's "Compact" with universities demands ideological submission in exchange for funding. wsws.org This is the latest attack by the Trump administration on higher education in an American version of the Nazi policy of Gleichschaltung, that is, the synchronization of culture, education and more into the arms of the state as a propaganda tool.
(2025-10-13). Gathering of classic cars held in Tabriz in memory of Master Shahriar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A large event of historic and classic Mercedes-Benz cars was held in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, with the aim of honoring the literary and cultural status of contemporary Persian poet Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi (Shahriar) with the presence of historic car enthusiasts, tourists and families.
(2025-10-13). The Garden of Peace Memories: Revisiting Kashmir's Cultural Past and Present, Odyssean Soul (Part 4). transcend.org "Can The Sacred Harmony in the Vale of Kashmir be Ever Restored?"
(2025-10-13). Iran, Russia arrange plans for Caspian Summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) —Iran Envoy to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russia's representative to the Working Group on the Caspian Sea, Nikolai Udovichenko, discussed ongoing cooperation and preparations for upcoming Caspian events that will be hosted by Iran.
(2025-10-13). Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu of corruption charges. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2025-10-13). Omar Raghi, 02 others bag Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry. ummid.com Omar M. Yaghi, Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa have jointlt won the Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry for creating molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can flow.