(2025-10-15). Italy: Pro-Palestine activists protest against Israel match. newarab.com 
The Gaza ceasefire deal signed on Monday and a captive and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas did nothing to dampen the resolve of around 10,000 protestors who descended on the small city in Italy's far…
(2025-10-15). Israel is still not allowing International Media back into Gaza, despite the Ceasefire. juancole.com By Colleen Murrell, Dublin City University (The Conversation) — The world's media are currently busy recording the tales of released Israeli hostages, freed Palestinian prisoners and their families after a ceasefire came into effect for the war in Gaza. But they are doing so while still being held at a distance from the centre of …
original.antiwar.com (2025-10-15). From Sabra and Shatila to Gaza: The Vicious Cycle of US-Israeli 'Peace' PloysSince the start of the current conflict, the United States has been Israel's staunchest ally, going as far as framing the outright slaughter of Palestinian civilians as Israel's "right to defend itself." This position is defined by the wholesale criminalization of all Palestinians – civilians and combatants, women, children, and men alike.
(2025-10-15). Bronx solidarity action honors Gaza's martyrs. workers.org 
On Thursday, October 16, at 6: 30 p.m., a "Vigil for the Martyr Yahya Sinwar (1962-2025) and All Martyrs Against Zionism and U.S.-led Imperialism" will be held at 149th Street. and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx, New York City. This stage of Israel's continuing genocidal war against Palestine has ended in . . . |
(2025-10-15). Trusted media vital in cutting through Gaza crisis misinformation. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-15). Unexploded bombs pose 'enormous' risks in Gaza, NGO warns. newarab.com 
"The risks are enormous – an estimated 70,000 tons of explosives have been dropped on Gaza" since the start of the war, said Anne-Claire Yaeesh, the organisation's director for the Palestinian territories. | Ha…
(2025-10-15). Families of deceased Israeli hostages warn of government neglect, public fatigue. haaretz.com Zamir Chaimi, uncle of Tal Chaimi, whose body is held in Gaza, says Israeli decision-makers have forgotten the families of the deceased hostages. 'Let people have a few days to rejoice, then we'll keep fighting for those who remain,' he says…
(2025-10-15). Israel says bodies of Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy identified. haaretz.com The family of Staff Sgt. Nimrodi, who served at an IDF base in southern Israel where he was kidnapped, was notified of his death after two years during which his fate was unknown. According to his family, he was killed in an IDF strike in Gaza. Baruch and Levy were killed on Oct. 7 and their bodies were taken hostage. A fourth body was received; however, the IDF says it does not match any hostage…
(2025-10-15). Israel cuts agreed aid for Gaza over 'slow release' of captives. newarab.com 
Israel will only allow half the COGAT, the Israeli military arm that oversees aid flows into Gaza, also notified the UN that no fuel or gas will be allowed into the enclave except fo…
(2025-10-15). "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:…
(2025-10-15). Israel resumes killing Palestinians in first phase of Trump's "peace plan" wsws.org Seven Palestinians were shot and killed by the Israeli military in Gaza since the phase one of the so-called "peace plan" brokered by the Trump administration was implemented.
(2025-10-15). Talks begin over second phase of Israel-Hamas Gaza cease-fire plan, sources say. haaretz.com While talks are still preliminary, Hamas and Israel are expected to negotiate a host of critical issues in post-war Gaza. The U.S. will likely push for the Palestinian Authority to eventually take over Gaza, a move which Netanyahu has opposed…
(2025-10-15). Australia: NSW gallery cancels public discussion with pro-Palestinian curator. wsws.org Hoor Al Qasimi, the artistic director of the 2026 Sydney Biennale and a highly regarded international art curator, is a well-known opponent of the Gaza genocide.
(2025-10-15). Thursday 10/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-15). Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas, urges return of Gaza bodies. newarab.com 
"They're going to disarm, because they said they…
(2025-10-15). The Gaza genocide has shattered the myth of Western morality. newarab.com 
(2025-10-15). Hamas returns bodies of three Israelis as Gaza killings continue. newarab.com 
Israel has identified the bodies of three captives released by The bodies of Tamir Nimrodi, Eitan Levy, and Uriel Baruch were
(2025-10-15). Middle East visions face a long road to reality. haaretz.com Despite Trump banking on them to fund Gaza's reconstruction, Saudi Arabia and the UAE did not send their heads of state to the Gaza peace summit. As for the cease-fire plan's International Stabilization Force, its size, members, and duration of deployment are all unsettled questions…
(2025-10-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Wednesday 10/29: 3 Days Under the Rubble: The Story of Ghina Hamdan in Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-10-15). AFL-CIO Must Act — Stop Genocide in Gaza, Defend Workers' Rights Action on Oct 24th at AFL-CIO. indybay.org
(2025-10-15). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Friday 10/17: Disrupt the israeli consulate! indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | SF. CA…
(2025-10-15). New volume of Xi Jinping's governance works debuts in Frankfurt. independent.co.ug 
FRANKFURT | Xinhua | A promotional event for the English edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held here on Tuesday. The volume contains 91 of Xi's works under 18 topics covering the period from May 27, 2022 to Dec. 20, 2024, including reports, speeches, talks, addresses, articles and …
(2025-10-15). Assad regime secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings. newarab.com 
The conspiracy by President Bashar al-Assad's military to excavate the mass grave in
(2025-10-15). Uganda Waragi celebrates Vumbula Festival as Uganda marks Independence Day. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the nation paused to commemorate Uganda's independence, the celebrations found a powerful three-day home at the Ndere Cultural Centre. From October 9th to 11th, 2025, Uganda Waragi toasted to 5 years of the Vumbula Uganda Festival uniting locals and international guests alike in the spirit of Uganda. The …
(2025-10-15). Uganda Excellence Awards to mark 5th anniversary with inaugural state of address. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa has announced the fifth anniversary of the Uganda Excellence Awards (UMEAs), set for December 11, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The milestone edition will feature the inaugural State of Address, a first for the Ugandan industry. Running under the theme "Celebrating Sustainable Excellence," UMEAs @5 will …
(2025-10-15). Once Allies, Pakistan And Afghan Taliban Lurch Toward Full-Blown Conflict. juancole.com By Frud Bezhan and Daud Khattak ( RFE/ RL ) — A full-blown conflict between Afghanistan's Taliban and neighboring Pakistan seemed unthinkable when the hard-line Islamist group, a longtime ally of Islamabad, seized power in 2021 as international troops withdrew and the government they supported collapsed. But fears have heightened of an all-out war after the …
(2025-10-15). Who was Raila Odinga. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Raila Amollo Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures and has been a central player in the country's political landscape for over four decades. Known for his fiery rhetoric, unwavering opposition stance, and a career marked by both triumphs and controversies, Raila's name is almost synonymous …
(2025-10-15). Indian-origin US Defence expert Ashley Tellis arrested over secret documents, links to China. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A renowned US Defence expert of Indian-origin and longtime advisor on South Asia policy was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly hoarding classified documents and meeting Chinese government officials, according to court filings unsealed this week. | According to the Justice Department, Tellis, 63 unlawfully piled up national defence information, including more than a thousand pages of top secret and secret documents found at his home in Vienna, Virginia. | A State Department official confirmed the arrest but declined to comment further citing that Pentagon does not comment on cases pending inquiry.
(2025-10-15). Turbulent Tides: U.S. and China Bring Trade War to High Seas. devdiscourse.com The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China has now reached the high seas, with both nations introducing new port fees on shipping companies. The latest developments come as China expands its rare earths export controls while the U.S. hints at retaliation with increased tariffs on Chinese products.
(2025-10-15). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). Social Security Admin problems affect HUD's subsidized housing tenants. indybay.org Save Social Security:…
(2025-10-15). Saturday 10/18: No Billionaires! Fascist Crawl. indybay.org Our march/walking tour through downtown Palo Alto starts in plaza outside | Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. Palo Alto…
(2025-10-15). There is a fierce urgency of now to act on climate in America, Ukraine, and the world. indybay.org We must invest more in clean energy, not less in communities that need it the most. The climate crisis is a crisis we all must face. It's a threat multiplier. When I served in the military and as a state senator, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution from threats foreign and domestic. The climate crisis is a threat abroad and at home. I continue, along with other fellow veterans, to abide by our oath. | For, we face a fierce urgency to act of now to mitigate the climate crisis.
(2025-10-15). Sunday 10/12: Paco Morales and the one-stop defeat of Trump. indybay.org in-person at Hoover Park in mid-town Palo Alto…
(2025-10-15). Elected officials, union members and grass roots organizations stand up for offshore wind. indybay.org Despite the federal government pulling support for offshore wind nationally in favor of fossil fuels, many elected officials from the communities that are a part of the offshore buildouts continue to work towards what they see as its eventuality. Elected Officials to Protect America (E.O.P.A.) hosted a gathering with elected officials, unions, and grassroots organizations at the IBEW Local 639 Union Hall in San Luis Obispo. The event, on October 6, 2025, featured experts speaking on offshore wind, port development benefits for local workers and communities, and debunking the misinformation that is circulatin…
(2025-10-15). German government attacks the welfare state: Basic support payments to be abolished. wsws.org The abolition of basic welfare benefits shows the direction taken by the coalition of the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats with its war budget: Massive state debt and enrichment of the wealthy, while the working class is forced to bear the cost.
(2025-10-15). Indonesian government promotes phony police reform following protests. wsws.org Any measures enacted by the Prabowo administration will be used to strengthen police and military power in preparation for suppressing working-class opposition to capitalism in the country.
(2025-10-15). Trump, Republicans, neo-Nazis honor racist Charlie Kirk with highest official honor in Rose Garden ceremony. wsws.org At a Rose Garden event attended by the entire cabinet and far-right leadership, Trump framed Kirk's death as a "demonic act" carried out by the "left."
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). 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.
(2025-10-15). Iraq: New Personal Status Code Makes Women Second Class. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman holds a sign protesting women being deprived of their rights in marriage in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq, August 8, 2024. | © AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-10-15). Jefe de Gobierno cubano llama a fortalecer enfrentamiento al delito. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, exhortó a reforzar el enfrentamiento al delito económico y la extracción ilegal de recursos naturales, durante una reunión en el Palacio de la Revolución, informó este martes la televisión nacional. | Precisó el reporte que al cierre de septiembre, el registro delictivo, aunque mantiene cifras elevadas, mostró una disminución en todas las modalidades. | Marrero Cruz reconoció la labor de los combatientes del Ministerio del Interior y de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, y destacó su papel en la garantía del orden y la tranquilidad ciudadana, en estrecha coordina…
(2025-10-15). Monday 10/13: Greatest Enemy ⚪ Bay Area Premiere! indybay.org Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Lake Ave., Oakland…
(2025-10-15). 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).
(2025-10-15). Cultural diplomacy, tourism showcase as Ugandans in China celebrate 63rd Independence anniversary. independent.co.ug 
Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan coffee tasting experience, featuring premium beans grown in the country's highlands plus an exhibition of Ugandan-made products and tourism promotional materials, were among the highlights as the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing, in partnership with the Consulate General in Guangzhou, hosted a grand reception to …
(2025-10-15). Macron's Lecornu stunt backfires in Parliament, France to lose 6th PM in 2 years? | Budget | Paris. hindustantimes.com France's Socialist Party lawmakers welcomed on October 14, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's suspension of the 2023 pensions reform. They will thus not back this week's no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's minority government. Far-left and far-right opposition parties have introduced no-confidence motions against Lecornu's minority government. But they cannot succeed without support of the opposition Socialist Party, after the conservative Republicans party said it would support the government for now.
(2025-10-15). Palestinian Resistance scores historic victory. workers.org 
Workers World Party salutes the anti-imperialist tenacity, resolve and determination of the Palestinian Resistance, led by the Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas that signed a ceasefire agreement with Israel on Oct. 9. How long it will last is anyone's guess, but for now, the fact that such a deal took . . . |
(2025-10-15). US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Kirk-related speech. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by US officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist and President Donald Trump supporter
(2025-10-15). Kiplimo quits track races. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's star runner Jacob Kiplimo has said to quit the track and field races. Fresh from winning the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Kiplimo told Xinhua in an interview Tuesday that he ran the track and field races for a long time, and it is now time to concentrate …
(2025-10-15). Trump preparing target list of "semi-communist" federal programs to be eliminated. wsws.org The would-be dictator did not elaborate, but clearly further massive cuts are being planned for New Deal and Great Society-era programs of the 1930s and 1960s such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, on which tens of millions rely.
(2025-10-15). Unprovoked Escalation: Border Tensions Flare Between Pakistan and Afghanistan. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, hostilities reignited along the contentious Pakistan-Afghanistan border when Pakistani forces claimed Afghan troops initiated an unprovoked attack. Pakistani state media asserts that the Afghan forces, alongside the Pakistani Taliban, opened fire on Pakistani posts, prompting a forceful counteraction.
(2025-10-15). Embajador ruso ratifica lazos de amistad con Cuba en visita a Villa Clara. radiohc.cu 
El embajador de la Federación de Rusia en Cuba, Viktor V. Koronelli llegó este martes a la central provincia de Villa Clara para ratificar los lazos de amistad que unen a ambas naciones. | El territorio es el quinto que visita el diplomático como parte de un programa que incluye recorridos por todo el país. Foto: Ramón Barreras | En Villa Clara intercambió con las máximas autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba y el Gobierno, a la vez que recordó su primera ocasión en la provincia y en el mausoleo al comandante argentino-cubano Ernesto Che Guevara, en 1997.Para mí este resulta un territorio de gran interés y ag…
(2025-10-15). Canciller de México sostendrá reunión con secretario norteamericano de Estado. radiohc.cu El canciller de México, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, se reunirá mañana con el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, en seguimiento a la visita que este realizó al país latinoamericano, informó este martes la Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores. | Agregó la cartera en un mensaje en su cuenta de la red social X que en el encuentro, que se celebrará en Washington, abordarán los mecanismos de cooperación establecidos entre ambos países. | Durante la visita de Rubio en septiembre, De la Fuente informó que ambos países llegaron a un entendimiento de cooperación en materia de seguridad, a partir de cuatro princi…
(2025-10-15). Media Standoff: Press Rejects New Pentagon Information Restrictions. devdiscourse.com Over 30 news organizations have refused to sign a new Pentagon policy, citing concerns that it hinders press freedom. The policy introduces new rules on press access, which could lead reporters to be labeled as security risks and have their press badges revoked.
(2025-10-15). Morocco: Protests Met with Repression, Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Security forces use water cannons to disperse youth protesters calling for healthcare and education reforms, in Salé, Morocco, October 1, 2025. | © 2025 Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo…
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). Heated US-China trade war could put fire in Beijing's belly: scholars. scmp.com With trade tensions between China and the United States reignited less than two weeks before a major political gathering in Beijing, Chinese scholars said the flare-up could provide a common cause for the country to rally behind as policymakers take steps to protect technological development and national security. | "Pressure, whether from internal or external sources, has the potential to foster unity," said Yang Jianwen, a senior economic researcher at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences….
(2025-10-15). Executions in Florida and Missouri as 4 days of state-sanctioned killings begin. wsws.org The machinery of the state killing apparatus in the US continues this week, fueled by the accelerating fascistic agenda of the Trump administration.
(2025-10-15). 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.
(2025-10-15). 46,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers strike across the West Coast. wsws.org The fight at Kaiser reveals the growing militancy of healthcare workers and the need for independent rank-and-file leadership.
(2025-10-15). Sunday 10/19: Rally to Fight the Eviction of Three Low Income Elders. indybay.org Meet at the northwest corner of Church Street and 24th Street in San Francisco, 94114. (By the J-Muni Stop)…
(2025-10-15). Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future. indybay.org Today you write, "Fascism is not a historical artifact, but a reoccurring political logic, one that depends on mythologizing a lost past, stoking a sense of victimhood, and building a hierarchy of purity."
(2025-10-15). Security without sovereignty: Australia's quiet slide into digital dependency. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-15). Saturday 11/8: 32nd Annual Watsonville Peace & Unity March. indybay.org Romo Park, 335 Main Street, Watsonville…
(2025-10-15). Brazil: Illegal Ranches Devastate Rainforest, Livelihoods. hrw.org Play Video | Read a text description of this video | SOUNDBITESToto AraraEvery year, the invaders clear more land for cattle. Then they burn it. SOUNDBITESGivanildo dos Santos LimaToday, the biggest driver of deforestation in the Amazon region is cattle ranching.DATE/PLACEFebruary 2025Cachoeira Seca Indigenous Territory, Brazil Powdem AraraI don't know why the government doesn't remove the invaders from our land. Pyjaka AraraWe, the Arara people, are very afraid of ranchers. Maria Márcia de MeloThe landgrabbers made me lose 17 years of work in a matter of minutes. Look! It's all dead.DATE/PLACENovember 2024PDS…
(2025-10-15). Friday 10/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-15). Mamdani channels growing opposition into the dead end of the Democratic Party. wsws.org Offering a reform program far more modest than those of garden-variety liberals in the 1960s, the Mamdani campaign serves to disarm working people in New York City—and nationally—in the face of the Trump administration's drive to dictatorship.
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). Sunday 11/2: Open Streets/Calles Libres Watsonville. indybay.org La Plazita (Watsonville City Plaza) 358 Main Street, Watsonville…
(2025-10-15). Trump, China tariffs and the Wall Street bubble. wsws.org Early last Friday Wall Street was heading for another record but then came Trump's new tariff threat against China and it had its biggest fall in six months.
(2025-10-15). Organización de Cuba denuncia exclusión de países soberanos de Cumbre de las Américas. radiohc.cu El Secretariado Nacional de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) manifestó este martes su más enérgica denuncia ante la injusta y excluyente decisión de dejar fuera a Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua de la próxima Cumbre de las Américas, en República Dominicana. | En el comunicado, la organización calificó dicha exclusión como una clara violación de los principios de soberanía, igualdad y respeto mutuo que deben regir las relaciones entre los pueblos del continente. | Subrayó que esta medida tiene un trasfondo político injerencista y constituye un acto discriminatorio, destinado a deslegitimar a países sobera…
(2025-10-15). Commission over Clock-in: Why insurance agents are winning in Uganda's Economy. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | EDGAR ASIIMWE | In Uganda, the side hustle is more than a trend; it's a way of life. From selling handmade crafts to running online businesses, many Ugandans juggle multiple income streams to meet their financial goals. This entrepreneurial spirit has created fertile ground for careers that reward effort over hours, and …
(2025-10-15). Mass layoffs at the Department of Education target special education. wsws.org Trump has seized on the government shutdown to decimate the vast ecosystem of programs and services that form the backbone of disability rights in America.
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). Xi says relationship with Mozambique is solid. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | 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. Xi said that the traditional friendship between China and Mozambique has been as solid as a rock since the two countries established diplomatic relations …
(2025-10-15). Saturday 11/1: 25th Anniversary Silver Cabaret & Ball. indybay.org Asian Art Museum | 200 Larkin Street…
(2025-10-15). Friday 10/17: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-15). Wednesday 10/15: Court Defense – Stop the Deportations! indybay.org 100 Montgomery St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-15). Major US news outlets reject new Pentagon press access policy. scmp.com At least 30 news organisations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world's most powerful military ahead of a Tuesday deadline to accept new restrictions. | The policy requires journalists to acknowledge new rules on press access, including that they could be branded security risks and have their Pentagon press badges revoked if they ask department employees to disclose classified and some types of…
(2025-10-15). Raila Odinga, former Kenyan PM, passes away in India. independent.co.ug 
Kochi, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has been undergoing treatment in Kochi, passed away early today due to a reported cardiac arrest. Odinga reportedly collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam where he passed on, India's …
(2025-10-15). 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…
(2025-10-15). Terror from the Skies in the Middle East: Israel and the Ghost of Bomber Harris. juancole.com Here is my essay for this week's Tomdispatch.com . Check out the great Tom Engelhardt's introduction at that site, where he reminds us of the eerie similarity of today's Washington strategy toward the Middle East, of intensive bombardment, to that of Nixon-Kissinger in Southeast Asia. For people of my generation, it raises the sad question …
(2025-10-15). Tuesday 10/14: Fvck Off, Benioff Presser Outside Dreamforce Keynote Speech. indybay.org Dreamforce Conference | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 700 Howard Street…
(2025-10-15). Devastating Floods in Central Mexico: Race Against Time for Rescue and Relief. devdiscourse.com Catastrophic flooding and landslides in central Mexico have led to widespread devastation and loss of life, particularly in the small village of Chapula. The cause of this disaster was the convergence of two tropical storms that intensified the already heavy rainy season, leaving rivers overflowing and communities isolated.
(2025-10-15). 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.
(2025-10-15). Wednesday 10/15: Healing Under Occupation: Mutual Aid Webinar with Anar Palestine and Healing to Hope. indybay.org
(2025-10-15). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). IDF says fourth body Hamas handed over on Tuesday not match any. haaretz.com
(2025-10-15). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-15). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-15). 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). Pro-Palestine Movement Vows To Continue Struggle For Lasting Peace. popularresistance.org Scenes of Palestinian emergency workers, journalists, displaced refugees, and children in Gaza celebrating on the streets widely circulated following the announcement of a ceasefire deal. In the United States, Israel's most powerful ally, people involved in the Palestine solidarity movement met the moment with a similar sense of both mourning and cautious optimism. | The Palestinian Youth Movement, a Palestinian diaspora organization that has played a key role in organizing mass demonstrations in the United States since the beginning of Israel's war on Gaza, joins "our people in welcoming the prospect of a durabl…
(2025-10-14). Trump, El Sisi, Al Thani, Erdogan Sign Gaza Peace Plan: Full Declaration. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan Monday signed the Gaza Peace Plan 2025 at a glittering ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh.
(2025-10-14). Trump in Jerusalem: When Knesset went full MAGA. haaretz.com Netanyahu and his ministers still believe Trump will lose interest and allow Israel to resume the war in Gaza. This is wishful thinking, as dozens of world leaders committed to Trump's peace plan on Monday, and all Netanyahu received in return was the U.S. president's support for a criminal trial pardon…
(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). As Aid Stalls and Control Hardens, Gaza Ceasefire Chances Evaporate. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel is restricting aid into Gaza, allowing only 300 trucks, which is half the agreed daily amount, and no fuel or gas, except for specific humanitarian needs. This decision comes as Hamas has been slow to return the bodies of hostages, which Israel cited as the reason for the restrictions. U. S. President Donald Trump …
(2025-10-14). Patrick Lawrence: Let Us Now Bury the Truth (Again). scheerpost.com Gaza rubble, 2023-2025. (Jaber Jehad Badwan /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / Headline in the Sunday editions of The New York Times: "A New Test for I…
(2025-10-14). Israeli drone targets Palestinians heading to east Gaza, kills 5. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least five Palestinians were killed after being targeted by an Israeli drone on Tuesday, The New Arab reported.The death toll rose to 5 after an Israeli drone targeted Palestinians trying to return to the Shuja'iyya neighborhood in eastern Gaza.According to Al Jazeera, Israel has not withdrawn from the eastern part of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli Army is targeting any Palestinian who attempts to return.The Israeli army claimed it opened fire on Palestinians "to remove a threat after identifying suspects attempting to cross the yellow line" in the Gaza Strip.
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(2025-10-14). What next for Gaza's ceasefire? The obstacles that lie ahead. newarab.com 
The ink on While the first phase delivers concrete outcomes – The result is a precar…
(2025-10-14). 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?
(2025-10-14). Cost of rebuilding Gaza estimated at $70 billion. thecanary.co The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that the estimated cost of rebuilding the Gaza Strip is around $70 billion, given the widespread destruction caused by the recent war, which the programme described as unprecedented in the history of modern conflicts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the programme explained that the scale of […] | By
(2025-10-14). Trump threatens to violently disarm Hamas as Gaza ceasefire is tested. scmp.com Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, one sign of progress after a number of apparent setbacks in the day since US President Donald Trump touted his plan to end the Gaza war. | The bodies were returned after Israel announced it would cut in half the number of humanitarian aid trucks allowed into Gaza in a move to punish Hamas for what Israel called the militant group's violation of its agreement to transfer remains under the ceasefire deal reached last…
(2025-10-14). From Sabra and Shatila to Gaza: The vicious cycle of US-Israeli 'peace' ploys. peoplesworld.org 
The history of Zionism is fundamentally one of deception. This assertion is critically relevant today, as it contextualizes the so-called 'Trump Gaza proposal,' which appears to be little more than a veiled strategy to defeat the Palestinians and facilitate the ethnic cleansing of a significant portion of Gaza's population. Since the start of the current …
(2025-10-14). UK Proposes Northern Ireland-Style Disarmament Model for Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain may lead efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza, similar to its experience with militant groups in Northern Ireland, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He emphasized that disarming Hamas is crucial for the success of Donald Trump's ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas, which is part of a larger framework for peace in the …
(2025-10-14). How the murder of Gaza journalist Saleh Aljafarawi and Hamas's crackdown on Israel-backed militias are connected. mondoweiss.net 
Beloved Gaza journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was murdered amid a Hamas crackdown on Israel-backed armed clans and militias that looted aid and sowed chaos during the war. Here's how they're all connected.
(2025-10-14). UNRWA calls for Gaza aid entry, Israel demands return of dead. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). From Gaza's ruins, Palestinians rise to rebuild homes and lives. newarab.com 
Among the rubble of homes and displacement bags still unpacked, thousands of Palestinians from Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip cling to a single hope that has never left them: returning home, no matter what remains of it. | Israel's genocide in Gaza, launched after October 7, 2023, has displaced approximately 1.9 million of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with northern Gaza experiencing some of the heaviest bombardment and destruction. The World Bank estimates that $50 billion is needed to rebuild the devastated enclave. | In temporary tents and rented houses across central and southern Gaza, the displaced pr…
(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). Israel waged a two-year genocide war to free the prisoners and still failed spectacularly. thecanary.co For two full years, Israel waged one of the fiercest wars in modern history, a war described as a 'slow-burn genocide.' It used all kinds of prohibited weapons and relied on international intelligence agencies, yet failed to achieve its primary goal: recovering its prisoners from Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […] | By
(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). 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). Trump declares Gaza war over after final hostage exchange. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza under a ceasefire deal and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as US President Donald Trump declared the end of the two-year-long war that has upended the broader Middle East. | Hours later, Trump convened Muslim and European leaders in Egypt to discuss the future of Gaza and the possibility of a wider regional peace, even as Hamas and Israel, both absent from the gathering, are yet to agree on the next steps. | The Israeli military said it had received all 20 hostages confirmed to be alive, after their transfer from Gaza by the Red Cross.
(2025-10-14). Israeli quadcopter murders six in Gaza City in blatant ceasefire breach. thecanary.co 
Israel has murdered at least six people by shooting them from quadcopters in the Shuja'iyya district of Gaza City today, as they inspected the ruins of their homes, despite the supposed 'ceasefire' in force. Several others were shot and wounded in Khan Younis. Israel continues to control almost two thirds of Gaza and to shoot […] | By
(2025-10-14). Violent clashes in Jabalia between Hamas security forces and outlaws. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Violent clashes were reported in East Jabalia, Gaza, between Hamas security forces and collaborators with the Israeli government, Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.Quds News Network said that clashes have been raging since this morning, east of Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, between security personnel affiliated with the Ministry of Interior and outlaws collaborating with the occupation.This comes a day after the Gaza peace summit, which was held in Shark el-Sheikh, Egypt, that announced the end of the 2-year war in the Gaza Strip. The summit was co-chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian coun…
(2025-10-14). Kremlin Welcomes Trump's Renewed Push for Ukraine Peace Talks After Gaza Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that he will now turn his attention toward ending the war in Ukraine, following his success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Speaking before Israel's parliament, Trump said his next diplomatic priority would be "to get Russia done," signalling renewed U.S. engagement in …
(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). Instagram accused of killing Saleh Al-Jafarawi for a second time by removing his reporting. thecanary.co 
Israel-aligned extremists reportedly killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Al-Jafarawi in recent days. And now, Instagram faces accusations of 'killing him for a second time' after his popular account on the platform disappeared. Saleh Al-Jafarawi: another crime of Israel's infocide in Gaza Saleh Al-Jafarawi warned just weeks ago that Israeli occupation forces had been threatening him, just […] | By
(2025-10-14). Erdogan sees joint Gaza reconstruction effort, swift financing. newarab.com 
Turkish Speaking to reporters on a return flight from
(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). Trump's Gaza victory lap: A Nobel prize, lots of money and a beautiful woman. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump soaked up pageantry during Gaza Peace Summit, as Arab diplomats hope it is enough to keep him engaged on difficult details ahead. | Trump's Middle East visit had all the showmanship he relishes: an address at the Israeli Knesset, an escort of Egyptian fighter jets, and an impromptu nomination for the Nobel Prize by Pakistan's prime minister. | "The war in Gaza is over…now the rebuilding begins," Trump said on Monday when he touched down in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh — the second leg of a whirlwind Middle East tour that would usher in his Gaza peace deal.
(2025-10-14). Gaza in turmoil: Hamas and militias clash amid executions in bid to. haaretz.com Sources affiliated with Hamas claimed that the group seeks to tighten its control and is acting against 'criminals and collaborators.' On Monday, footage emerged showing a public execution in Gaza City, with reports stating that Hamas executed four men accused of spying for Israel…
(2025-10-14). Spain contrasts peace in Gaza with Venezuela's siege. plenglish.com Madrid, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The parliamentary spokesperson for the United Left (IU) of Spain, Enrique Santiago, called attention to the need for the end of the genocide in Gaza not to lead to an invasion of Venezuela.
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Gaza's students triumph in education from under the rubble. thecanary.co 
In an extraordinary scene that sums up the resilience of Palestinians in the face of one of the harshest contemporary wars, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the Gaza Strip announced the results of the 2026 general secondary school exams on Tuesday afternoon. Of course, this comes at a time when the Strip […] | By
(2025-10-14). Hamas, Israel sign off on 1st phase of Gaza Peace Plan: Trump. ummid.com Palestinian Resistance fighters led by Hamas and Israel have agreed on the implementation of the first phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan, U.S. President Donald Trump announced after the third day of talks at Sharm al Sheikh in Egypt.
(2025-10-14). øPaz ahora en Gaza? radiohc.cu En medio de una gran algarabía, y con el presidente de Estados Unidos como tamborilero mayor, el régimen sionista de Israel, sus aliados y varias potencias europeas saludaron los acuerdos sobre Gaza como si fuesen en verdad el fin de la guerra y el advenimiento de la paz en el enclave y, quizás, en la región. | Por supuesto que el sentido común indica que es un enorme paso hacia la dirección correcta el cese, todavía parcial, de las operaciones militares de exterminio contra la población civil palestina, que cobraron ante la mirada impávida del mundo más de 70 mil vidas. | Siempre he dicho que este cálculo es par…
(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). Online ghouls spread disinformation about female Israeli hostages. thecanary.co 
Since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, the following rumour has spread online: Sharron NEVER misses an opportunity to take her stupid for a very public walk. All the female hostages were released by January 2025, with the exception of the 9 who died in Israeli shelling. pic.twitter.com/3CkFtBocqq — Gyll King Post Skip […] | By
(2025-10-14). Nobel Peace Prize Winner Supports Israel's Genocide Trump's War on Venezuela. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Ben Norton / The 2025
(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). Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé: Despite Ceasefire, Palestinians Still Face 'Elimination, Genocide'. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Renowned Israeli historian, author and professor Ilan Pappé discusses…
(2025-10-14). DR Congo, M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism in Doha. plusnews.ug 
Democratic Republic of Congo government and the March 23 Movement(M23)/ Congo River Alliance (AFC) rebels have on Tuesday afternoon signed the Ceasefire Monitoring and Verification Mechanism as one of the steps towards implementation of peace process in the war troubled eastern part of the country. Under the facilitation of Qatar, the mechanism was signed in …
(2025-10-14). IPOD Moves to Revive Presidential Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
Presidential rivals in the 2026 polls could face off in a presidential candidates' debate being considered by the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue. If it takes place, the presidential candidates' debate could be the third to be held in Uganda since Uganda returned to multiparty politics. The last debate took place in 2016, bringing the …
(2025-10-14). Tommy Robinson heading to Israel following Elon Musk-backed 'terrorism' trial. thecanary.co 
On 13 October, Tommy Robinson and his entourage of far-right, racist meatheads descended on London for his trial. The event has turned into something of a circus, with Robinson getting into heated rows with journalists and revealing that Elon Musk bank rolled his defence. With the verdict delayed until 4 November, Robinson has now said […] | By
(2025-10-14). France's 2026 Budget Faces Credibility Test as Watchdog Warns of "Overly Rosy" Assumptions. moderndiplomacy.eu France's 2026 budget has come under early fire from the country's independent fiscal watchdog, the Haut Conseil des Finances Publiques (HCFP), which warned on Tuesday that the government's economic projections are overly optimistic and that its planned savings may be unrealistic. The warning comes as newly reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu scrambles to finalize and …
(2025-10-14). Iran, Russia , Azerbaijan finalize roadmap to boost transit to 15m tons. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced that Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have finalized a comprehensive roadmap to increase the volume of goods transiting among the three nations to 15 million tons annually. The plan, she said, marks a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regional connectivity through the International North—South Transit Corridor (INSTC).
(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). Words to my younger self: Women leaders reflect on their journey. ecns.cn "If you could go back to your twenties, what would you say to yourself?"
(2025-10-14). GM faces US$1.6 billion hit after Trump-era EV policy shift. scmp.com General Motors will record a negative impact of US$1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the US and rules governing emissions are relaxed. | Shares fell less than 2 per cent before the opening bell on Tuesday. | The EV tax credit ended last month. The clean vehicle tax credit was worth US$7,500 for new EVs and up to US$4,000 for used ones.
(2025-10-14). Israeli gymnasts to remain excluded from world championships. newarab.com 
Indonesian authorities denied
(2025-10-14). General strike in Belgium against coalition government's austerity program. wsws.org The militant movement of the working class in Belgium is part of a continent-wide fightback by the working class. In recent weeks there have been general strikes and mass protests in Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Britain.
(2025-10-14). American 'puppet' bests Trump to win Nobel Peace Prize 2025. ummid.com Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's Opposition Leader views as a puppet of the United States, has bagged the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 leaving Trump in shock.
(2025-10-14). China: Nationwide Crackdown on Major Underground Church. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Jin Minri leads a class on the basics of Christian beliefs at the Zion Church in Beijing, China, August 4, 2018. | © 2018 Ng Han Guan/AP Photo | (New York) — Chinese authorities on October 10-11, 2025, arrested nearly 30 pastors, preachers, and church members of the unofficial Zion Protestant Church in seven cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Zhejiang, Human Rights Watch said today. Among those arrested was the pastor and founder of the Zion church (Èå´ÂÆâÊïô‰ºö), Ezra Jin Mingri, 56, in Beihai city,…
(2025-10-14). Steve Bannon calls for 'Christian state' in Middle East. newarab.com 
His comments were made amid the singing of Trump's
(2025-10-14). SATIRE: Financial Advisors Recommend Throwing Away Unopened Bills. theonion.com NEW YORK—Calling the strategy an "effective solution" for anyone feeling weighed down by economic hardship, a group of leading financial advisors recommended Tuesday throwing any unopened bills in the trash. "It's easy to feel overwhelmed by invoices piling up—those things are the worst—so just get rid of them," said Goldman Sachs advisor Adam Bridge, adding …
(2025-10-14). Russia strikes Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelensky meets Trump. scmp.com Russian forces launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Ukraine's second-largest city in overnight attacks, hitting a hospital and wounding seven people, an official said on Tuesday. | The strikes came as European military aid for Kyiv dropped sharply and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to ask US President Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles.
(2025-10-14). 'The Fraud' links Labour minister Steve Reed to hacked data scandal. thecanary.co Paul Holden's upcoming book The Fraud promises to expose "Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Democracy". As part of its release, the Canary has serialised the opening chapters, which you can read here and here. Revelations from the book have also been published via Inside Croydon — specifically because the story relates to the outlet itself […] | By
(2025-10-14). Crystal Falls, MI, October 18, 2025: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
10: 30 A.M. — 12 NOON — 401 Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls, MI…
(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). The forgotten gunsmiths of Sakhakot. tribune.com.pk 
Known for its guns and graciousness, Sakhakot or Skhakot is a small town located on the Main Road, which leads to Dargai and Malakand. Shahi Baba, an elder of the Yousafzai tribe, proclaimed that nobody dares touch the people who have once been given protection. Shahi Baba of Shalman Rais Branch was also known for his guerrilla war against the British. The people of Sakhakot may excel at crafting handmade guns, but they are also known for their generosity and hospitality. | Fifty-year-old Jumma Syed has been a gunsmith in Sakhakot Bazaar of Malakand district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, for the past 30 years. He recal…
(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). 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). MoU to aid SA's infrastructure plans. sanews.gov.za MoU to aid SA's infrastructure plans | The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see the United Kingdom provide expertise and capacity support worth nearly R10 million to South Africa's infrastructure development efforts. | This as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Chris Bryant signed the MoU for infrastructure collaboration in London. | Monday's signing follows the announcement of collaboration by Macpherson and UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves in Durban earlier this year to c…
(2025-10-14). When Malegaon rolled out red carpet for Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef. ummid.com Former Chief of Muslim World League, President of King Abdulaziz University and the brain behind a number of key projects and initiatives, including the exemplary Hajj crowd management system, Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef breathed his last aged 86 in Jeddah on Sunday October 12, 2025.
(2025-10-14). Google Unveils $15 Billion AI Data Centre in India Amid U.S.-India Trade Strains. moderndiplomacy.eu Google announced on Tuesday a record $15 billion investment to build an artificial intelligence data centre in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest commitment in India to date. The move underscores the U.S. tech giant's confidence in India's digital future even as trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi intensify. The …
(2025-10-14). Native Community Bands Together In San Pedro, Fighting Trump's 'Columbus Day' Reinstatement. lataco.com "Traditionally, we do not recognize borders. We are all Indigenous people and seek to represent unity," George Funmaker, a Ho-Chunk/Dakota nations member and organizer of the nineteenth Many Winters Gathering of Elders event, says. Gabrielino-Shoshone artist Jamie Rocha designed this year's Turtle Island logo, an image of a single continent spanning from Alaska to South America.
(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). 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). 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). Australia's top-secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data over to the U.S. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-14). Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.
(2025-10-14). Devastating floods in Mexico leave 64 dead, 65 missing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Torrential rains fueled by back-to-back tropical storms have triggered deadly floods and landslides across central and eastern Mexico, killing at least 64 people and leaving 65 others missing, authorities announced Monday. The deluge, which began late last week, has overwhelmed rivers, washed away homes and bridges, and cut off entire communities in some of the country's most vulnerable regions.Veracruz has been the hardest hit, with 29 deaths and 18 missing, after overflowing rivers such as the Cazones inundated low-lying neighborhoods under mud and debris. In Hidalgo, 16 people were confirmed dead, wh…
(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). 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.
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Eagle River, WI October 18, 2025: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
11 A.M. — 1 P.M. — 229 E Wall Street, Eagle River, WI | Supporting dairy workers at the World Dairy Expo in Madison October 1, 2025.
(2025-10-14). Zelensky strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship. newarab.com 
"The Ukrainian citizenship of the mayor of Odessa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, has been suspended," Ukraine's SBU security service announced on Telegram, citing a decree signed by Zelensky. | The SBU accused the mayor of having Russian citizenship and "poss…
(2025-10-14). Why Independent Media is So Important! mediasanctuary.org Discussion of launching of Hudson Mohawk Magazine by Board Member EP: why independent media is important, how and why EP got involved, what draws them into a story and their unique approach to interviewing. | Part 1 of a 4-Part series with EP. | Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2025-10-14). Military seizes power in Madagascar as Gen Z protests force regime change. scmp.com An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests. | Rajoelina had refused to step down despite escalating Gen Z demonstrations demanding his resignation and widespread defections in the army.
(2025-10-14). UN says Russia struck aid convoy in southern Ukraine. newarab.com 
Russian forces The UN said its convoy of four vehicles came under attack from
(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). 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). Cameroon's Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims presidential election victory. aljazeera.com Opposition candidate unilaterally declares himself victor, and calls on incumbent 92-year-old Paul Biya to concede.
(2025-10-14). Meta's Instagram rolls out PG-13 safety settings for teens amid pressure. scmp.com Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday. | This means kids using teen-specific accounts will see photos and videos on Instagram that are similar to what they would see in a PG-13 movie — no sex, drugs or dangerous stunts, among others.
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Baha'i leader jailed on 'baseless' charges freed in Qatar: HRW. newarab.com 
The leader of Qatar's Remy Rowhani, the septuagenarian chair of the National Spiritual Assembly of In August, HRW said he had been sentenced to five years in prison "based solely on exercising his rights to free…
(2025-10-14). Reanuda Serie Nacional de Béisbol con duelos clave en séptima subserie. radiohc.cu Tras una jornada de descanso y traslado de equipos, la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol reanuda hoy su calendario con tres enfrentamientos de alto voltaje entre equipos ubicados en zona de clasificación. Los líderes Cocodrilos de Matanzas (22-8) visitarán a los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus (17-13) en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, en un duelo donde los espirituanos buscarán aprovechar su localía para escalar posiciones y alejarse de la zona de peligro. | En el estadio 26 de Julio se anticipa un choque de máxima tensión entre Cazadores de Artemisa (18-9) e Industriales de La Habana (17-10), ocupantes de los puestos tres…
(2025-10-14). Syria's Sharaa to head to Russia on Wednesday, will meet Putin. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). OpenAI allegedly sent police to an AI regulation advocate's door. gnnhd.tv 
Will OpenAI send police to your door if you advocate for AI regulation? Nathan Calvin, a lawyer who shapes policies surrounding the technology at Encode AI, claims OpenAI did just that. "One Tuesday night, as my wife and I sat down for dinner, a sheriff's de…
(2025-10-14). Progress made in removal of Western Cape abandoned vessels. sanews.gov.za Progress made in removal of Western Cape abandoned vessels | Government has reported significant progress in clearing sunken and abandoned vessels from Western Cape harbours. | "The removal of these wrecks is a critical step in addressing the environmental and safety risks posed by sunken and abandoned vessels, which constitute approximately 90% of such wrecks in Hout Bay Harbour," the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George said on Tuesday. | By clearing these vessels, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's (DFFE) is creating additional mooring and berthing space…
(2025-10-14). Letter from Bernie Monk, spokesperson for Pike River families in New Zealand, to the families of the Tennessee explosives plant disaster. wsws.org Bernie Monk, whose son Michael was one of 29 workers killed in the 2010 underground Pike River Coal mine disaster, expresses support for the families of the 16 workers killed in the Tennessee Accurate Energetic Systems weapons factory explosion.
(2025-10-14). When History Repeats Itself. progressive.org Marla A. Ramírez's 'Banished Citizens' documents the forced removals of Mexican American citizens in the twentieth century.
(2025-10-14). PHC orders to inquire about Governor's availability to administer CM's oath. gnnhd.tv 
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed unavailability to take the oath…
(2025-10-14). Alleged cop killers to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Alleged cop killers to appear in court | Three alleged police killers are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court today on charges of murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of ammunition, and possession of suspected stolen property. | In a statement on Tuesday, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said the trio were arrested on Monday night in Berea, Selby and Eloff Extension. The arrests are in connection with the murder, attempted murder and armed robbery that occurred on 8 September 2025 in Benrose. | "On the day of the incident, it was…
(2025-10-14). A new Sykes-Picot era centered on the Yinon Plan in the Middle East. unitedworldint.com Here are the details of the plan, its reflections on the ground, and its possible effects… By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Writer The remarks made by Tom Barrack, the US Special Representative for Syria, in recent months that 'the Sykes-Picot era is now over' have undoubtedly sparked a new debate. While some commentators suggest that this …
(2025-10-14). KL Rahul, India defeat West Indies in second Test to sweep series. aljazeera.com India wins the two-match series with a dominant seven-wicket victory in New Delhi before their tour of Australia.
(2025-10-14). Madagascar Opposition Rejects President Rajoelina's Dissolution of Parliament as 'Not Legal'. moderndiplomacy.eu Political tensions in Madagascar deepened on Tuesday after opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko declared President Andry Rajoelina's order to dissolve the national assembly "not legally valid." The move follows days of political turmoil, protests, and military intervention that forced Rajoelina to flee the country, plunging the island nation into renewed instability. The presidency earlier issued a …
(2025-10-14). Afghan foreign minister in India: Why New Delhi is embracing Taliban now. aljazeera.com India never aligned with the Taliban, but regional geopolitical realignment is forcing revamp of ties, say analysts.
(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). Leaders debate fight against hunger at World Food Forum. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The 5th World Food Forum (WFF), which is in session in Rome this week, is promoting dialogue between political leaders and experts on the current challenges in the fight against hunger globally.
(2025-10-14). China's counter-attacks are giving Trump a taste of his own medicine. scmp.com As the world eagerly awaits a Xi-Trump meeting that could signal a potential resolution to the long-lasting US-China tariff war, Beijing has introduced its strictest export controls yet on rare earth elements and the related production technology. The announcement took US President Donald Trump by surprise; he decided to raise tariffs on Chinese goods by a further 100 per cent. | From the start of this tariff war, Beijing has shown an ability for long-term strategy, positioning itself for a…
(2025-10-14). Cape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup. aljazeera.com The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
(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). Egyptian President's revenge: El-Sisi ignores Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh has featured some unusual situations, with the most notable one occurring between U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.A video has circulated on social media, generating thousands of views, showing Egyptian President extending his hand to shake it with Trump; however, the U.S. President didn't pay attention, so el-Sisi took it back.After sitting, a similar situation took place when the U.S. President extended his hand for Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, then the latter seemed to ignore him, before Donald Trump called him out, then the two shook…
(2025-10-14). UN Rights Council Strengthens Crucial Protections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025. | © 2025 Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images | The latest session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which concluded last week, offers a glimmer of hope in what are dark times for human rights around the world.Amidst talk of the erosion of international rule of law and decreasing government willingness to promote human rights abroad and fund rights institutions, countries from across regions acted with civil society groups to defend and protect rights in the world's trouble spots and on key global issues.Responding to…
(2025-10-14). The politics of celebration: Captives vs prisoners. aljazeera.com We compare and contrast how Israelis celebrate captive releases, while Palestinians are ordered not to.
(2025-10-14). SA to roll out lenacapavir for HIV prevention. sanews.gov.za SA to roll out lenacapavir for HIV prevention | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that South Africa intends to roll out lenacapavir, a revolutionary long-acting HIV prevention method that could transform public health as early as March 2026. | "The rolling out date of March or April all depends on how smart we work together," he said in making the significant announcement. | The Minister was speaking at the national roundtable on lenacapavir access and sustainability in South Africa on Tuesday. | This as the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), together with the Department of Health, are conve…
(2025-10-14). NHS doctor targeted by Israel lobby says "the death threats are worse than ever" thecanary.co 
Rahmeh Aladwan is a British-Palestinian doctor in the NHS. She has been "withstanding a two-year long coordinated assault campaign by the UK 'Israel' lobby for standing against the Holocaust in Palestine". And on 13 October, she said: The death threats are worse than ever. I have had to call the police for the second time […] | By
(2025-10-14). Afghan FM Muttaqi's visit to India and Darul Uloom Deoband. ummid.com Muttaqi's visit to India should be acknowledged as a pragmatic and well-meaning move both by the Indian and Afghan leadership, and it may lead to stabilising the region besides isolating Pakistan.
(2025-10-14). New Mexico Is Providing Free Childcare For All. It's Time For Others To Do The Same. progressivehub.net KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL | THE GUARDIAN…
(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). Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise, says official. geo.tv 
(2025-10-14). Here's how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas' age verification law. gnnhd.tv 
Starting next year, Texas will require companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of people that use their app stores, and Apple shared today how it's going to comply. Starting January 1st, 2026, anyone trying to make a new Apple Account must confirm …
(2025-10-14). Iraq's new offshore pipeline to dramatically boost oil exports. newarab.com 
Officials say the project will increase Iraq's Gulf Deputy Prime…
(2025-10-14). Trump says could cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses midterms. scmp.com US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday he could sever struggling Argentina's financial lifeline if his libertarian ally Javier Milei loses crucial legislative elections later this month. | "If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina," Trump said as firebrand Milei visited the White House to seek the Republican's political and economic support.
(2025-10-14). October 13, 2025: The Day of Netanyahu's Defeat. ummid.com Today marked the defeat of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hamas led Resistance Groups released the hostages and captives in exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
(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). 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). For some wheelchair users, navigating Grays Ferry is a scene out of 'Mad Max'. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! William Keiper sometimes can't leave his apartment. The 48-year-old wheelchair user lives in housing designed for people with accessibility needs, a seven-unit complex on a small side street in Grays Ferry. Due to construction on the left side of the building, there's only access to one curb cut. | When cars park and block the ramp, he has no way of getting from the sidewalk to the street. He has to c…
(2025-10-14). Kidd's Dallas Mavericks Extension Announced Amidst NFL and NBA Highlights. devdiscourse.com In a major development for the NBA, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has secured a multiyear contract extension as reported by ESPN. While exact terms remain undisclosed, Kidd was known to make $8.5 million last season.
(2025-10-14). Hamas Hands Over All Living Israeli Captives. popularresistance.org All living Israeli captives were released by Hamas on 13 October and have returned to Israel as part of the ceasefire agreement's exchange formula. | The 20 living captives were handed over to the Red Cross before being returned to Israel by the Israeli military. | The Israeli army confirmed the final 13 captives were handed over, after initially receiving seven. The captives have been taken to hospitals for checkups and to meet their family members. | The coming hours will also see the resistance release the bodies of deceased Israeli captives. | Meanwhile, Israel is releasing a total of 1,966 Palestinian prison…
(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). 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). Abu Dhabi introduces AI-based early detection system for risky diseases. gnnhd.tv 
Through this system, they want to make predictive medicine a core part of its healthcare vision to enable early detection of diseases, better treatment, and a healthier society…
(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). Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
(2025-10-14). Israeli arms firms seek to regain cancelled weapons contracts. newarab.com 
Israeli arms companies are attempting to re-secure international arms deals
(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). Venezuela Closes Embassies in Norway Australia, Asks Colombia to Avoid 'Megaphone Diplomacy'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "As part of the strategic reallocation of resources, the closure of the embassies in the Kingdom of Norway and Australia has been ordered," the ministry said in a statement. | Venezuela explained that bilateral relations and consular assistance for the Venezuelan community in Norway and Australia "will be…
(2025-10-14). NHS caught using invasive surveillance tech on mental health wards without patient's consent. thecanary.co Currently, at least 20 different NHS trusts are using a technology called 'Oxevision' to monitor patients on their mental health inpatient wards. Oxevision uses a camera and an infrared sensor to take vital sign readings and observe patients remotely. Oxehealth, the company that created Oxevision, recently rebranded itself as 'LIO'. It describes itself as being: […] | By
(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). SAPS trainees complete SASSETA training programme. sanews.gov.za SAPS trainees complete SASSETA training programme | Over 100 police trainees have graduated with a qualification that will enable them to serve communities with integrity, discipline and professionalism. | The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday hosted a graduation ceremony for the first group of SAPS trainees who successfully completed the Occupational Certificate: Non-Commissioned Police Official programme. | A total of 138 SAPS trainees have officially been found competent in this occupational qualificat…
(2025-10-14). As China's EV boom makes the EU anxious, is it too late to work together? scmp.com This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. | When Volkswagen engineers…
(2025-10-14). Crisis at UNBS: Executive Director Sent on Leave Over Scandal Allegations. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa, has directed the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, to proceed on annual leave to allow investigations into allegations of misconduct, mismanagement, and corruption. In a letter dated 7th October 2025, addressed to Eng. Kasigwa, the Minister said …
(2025-10-14). We Don't Need to Imagine Octavia Butler's Post-Apocalyptic L.A. It's Already Here. lataco.com Twenty years after the publication of her final novel, author Octavia E. Butler's fictionalized version of Los Angeles rings especially true.
(2025-10-14). A fragile federation: Will Syria's SDF integration deal unravel?>>>. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Criticizing The GOP, But She's Still The Same Old MAGA Nut. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Look, it's difficult to tell if GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to rebrand herself because far-right politics is getting increasingly unpopular, or if she's actually Marjorie Taylor Grinch and her heart grew three sizes one day when she was plotting to steal Christmas — but something has changed in the congresswoman who was once arguably the biggest clown in the Republican clown car. | Or, you know, maybe it's just broken clocks and all that. | Recently, Greene has stopped toeing the MAGA line the way she always has since President Donald Trump put her Part…
(2025-10-14). Protests force prison transfer of UK woman held in Iran. newarab.com 
A Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 52, have been held since January after Iranian authorities seized the couple as they passed through Kerman, in central
(2025-10-14). Releases of toxic 'forever chemical' to be monitored more closely by EPA. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| A type of toxic "forever chemical" has been included in a federal program that requires industrial facilities to publicly report potential harmful chemical releases. | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week announced the automatic addition of so…
(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). Zack Polanski just crushed the Spectator like a bug over wealth taxes. thecanary.co 
As you'd expect, the British media and the five guys who own it are very unhappy about the prospect of a wealth tax. This is why the Spectator published an opinion piece titled Polanski is talking nonsense about wealth taxes on 14 October. Zack Polanski isn't playing the game, though, and he's used the article as an opportunity […] | By
(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). Cuban Jesús Cuevas Misses the Podium at the World Weightlifting Competition. radiohc.cu Havana, October 14 (RHC) — Cuban Jesús Cuevas finished 13th in the 72-kilogram elite division of the 2025 Cairo World Paraweight Championships in Egypt. | Cuevas completed two valid lifts of 187 and 190 kilograms, but failed to lift 192 kg. Following this result, he accumulated a total of 377 kg, insufficient for a podium finish. | Three-time world champion and current world record holder from Malaysia, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, lifted 216, 226, and 230 kg for a total of 672 kg, confirming his title in the event. | Amir Jafari of Iran lifted 186, 193, and 202 kg for a total of 581 kg and a silver medal. The bron…
(2025-10-14). "Piranesi" comes to Iranian bookstores. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A Persian translation of English author Susanna Clarke's novel "Piranesi" has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.
(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). Portland: ICE Fascists Are Shooting People in the Heads. fightbackbetter.com It is impossible for FightBackBetter to keep up with the daily onslaught of reports of violence across the nation with thug temp Fed Cops dressed in various Fed vests — including ICE routinely are wantonly brutalizing people who are exercising protected free speech rights, such as this History Professior in Portland Oregon. We will cover what we can but we need to be aware of the rising fascist violence being directed against broad sectors of the US population as the psychopath and all of his loyal followers continue to threaten a widespread killing spree against "ANTIFA", the "Radicel Left", NSPM7 Though…
(2025-10-14). In Diplomatic Pressure Move, US Revokes Visas of Mexican Officials Over Cartel Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. government has revoked the visas of over 50 Mexican politicians and officials as part of the Trump administration's effort to combat drug cartels and their political allies. The extent of these visa cancellations is greater than previously thought, indicating a new approach by the Trump administration to apply pressure on Mexico. This …
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). "Beware the Green Smoke Screen:" IPS Report Finds Flaws with MA Sustainable Aviation Fuel Workgroup Recommendations. ips-dc.org "No one wants to talk about the trade-offs if we invest billions in attempting to reduce aviation emissions and divert the limited amount of renewable energy resources to aviation e-fuels."
(2025-10-14). 130 dead in Mexico due to torrential rains, floods. gnnhd.tv 
Rescue teams are busy rescuing citizens trapped in water and delivering relief supplies…
(2025-10-14). What we know about Trump's Sharm El-Sheikh 'Summit for Peace'. newarab.com 
(2025-10-14). SATIRE: Childhood Best Friend Would Never Make The Cut Now. theonion.com WATERBURY, VT—Admitting that the bar used to be much, much lower, local 38-year-old Jeremy Griffiths confirmed Tuesday that his childhood best friend Ben Martin would never make the cut now. "If we didn't have decades of memories together, there's no way that I would have invited him to any important function in my adult life," …
(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). 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). 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). Kane available to face Latvia as England aim to book World Cup place. tribune.com.pk 
Harry Kane is fit to feature for England as they aim to qualify for the World Cup with a win against Latvia on Tuesday. | England captain Kane missed the 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday with an ankle problem sustained while playing for Bayern Munich recently. | But the Three Lions' record goalscorer, who has netted 74 times for his country, returned to training at the weekend and boss Thomas Tuchel expects Kane to start the qualifier in Riga. | "It's very easy with Harry, he can play, he is fit. We did the right thing. Top in training and ready to go," Tuchel told reporters on Monday. | "And I don't se…
(2025-10-14). Venezuela closes Norway embassy as Machado awarded peace prize. newarab.com 
In a statement, the Venezuelan government, which has not commented on Machado's Caracas also closed…
(2025-10-14). Paris Peace Forum 2025: Can New Coalitions Ignite Hope Amid Global Crises? thinktank.pk As the world grapples with raging conflicts, a spiraling climate crisis, and the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence, the 8th Paris Peace Forum, set for October 29-30, 2025, at Palais de Chaillot, emerges as a bold crucible for change. Under the theme "New Coalitions for Peace, People, and the Planet," this gathering isn't just another …
(2025-10-14). Pakistani American candidate runs for California legislature. newarab.com 
Sara Deen, a Pakistani American who began her political career through religious dialogue, is now running for the 2026 California State Legislature at a time of heightened political polarisation. | Having been elected a school board member in 2022, when culture wars in small towns made international headlines over reading material, LGBTQ+ rights, and "I think that serving on a school…
(2025-10-14). Destacan legado cultural cubano-ruso en encuentro de la Uneac. radiohc.cu Una delegación académica visitó la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) como parte de su agenda de trabajo, donde se destacó el significativo legado que los vínculos culturales entre Cuba y la antigua Unión Soviética han dejado en ambas naciones. Durante el encuentro, se subrayó la formación de destacadas figuras como el Premio Nacional de Música Frank Fernández, quien realizó estudios superiores en el Conservatorio Tchaikovski de Moscú, así como la influencia de profesores soviéticos en la formación de numerosos artistas cubanos. | Ambas partes coincidieron en la pertinencia de potenciar los intercambi…
(2025-10-14). DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids San Fernando Valley Kidnapping At Least 20 People and More. lataco.com ICE and Border Patrol focused most of their attention in the San Fernando Valley, kidnapping 15 people from a single Home Depot. Meanwhile everyone from L.A. TACO to NPR is noticing that agents are getting more violent and aggressive especially towards community observers.
(2025-10-14). France airlifts Madagascar's President amid military mutiny. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- France evacuated Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday as a military mutiny and mass protests threatened to overthrow his government, in a dramatic turn that has reignited debate over Paris's lingering grip on African politics.According to news reports, French forces extracted Rajoelina, who holds dual Malagasy and French citizenship, aboard a military aircraft from the capital, Antananarivo, after an elite army unit known as CAPSAT joined youth-led protests demanding his resignation over corruption, economic collapse, and disputed election results.Madagascar's üá…
(2025-10-14). Ukrainian Nazis attack Jews in Kiev. globalresearch.ca While Western media insists on hiding or disguising the truth about Ukrainian Nazism, ethnic minorities in Ukraine are increasingly persecuted, humiliated, and publicly attacked by radical militants. Recently, a Ukrainian Jewish worshipper was brutally attacked by neo-Nazis in the Ukrainian …
(2025-10-14). Renter's union Acorn have taken over a bailiffs meeting because, well, ____ bailiffs. thecanary.co 
Renter's union Acorn have taken over a bailiff's conference in Leeds. HA! This is good because ____ bailiffs… and landlords… and anyone who defends them on this mad island where it costs about £7,000 to rent a tubercular box room in Middlesbrough. Okay it might not be that bad, but it will be if people […] | By
(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). Pakistan's economic future: Finance Minister's Washington talks. gnnhd.tv 
Aurangzeb appreciated IFC's role in promoting private sector investment in Pakistan…
(2025-10-14). False, Yahoo News, Cape Coral Isn't Sinking. wattsupwiththat.com The long-term rise is steady and gradual—not accelerating catastrophically, and less than a third of 3.6-foot projection that Climate Central is lying about.
(2025-10-14). Voices and Visions of Sudan brings a nation's story to screen. newarab.com 
The question of Sudan, its identity, and the issues of equality and equity in the region are the central themes of
(2025-10-14). Donald Trump wishes Pakistan, India to be best neighbors. gnnhd.tv 
US President also declared Army Chief Asim Munir as his 'favorite field marshal'…
(2025-10-14). Two MPs calling for Palestinian state disrupt Trump speech to Israel's parliament. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump was heckled and briefly interrupted by two MPs during an address at Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, during which he hailed a "historic dawn" for the Middle East. | Ofer Cassif and Ayman Odeh were subsequently dragged out by Israeli security officials, with banners snatched from them. Before being removed, Odeh held up a piece of paper which read: "Recognize Palestine!" | After being thrown out, Odeh wrote on X: "They removed me from the plenum just because I raised the simplest demand, a demand that the entire international community agrees on: To recognise a Palestinian state. "To r…
(2025-10-14). Apple's executive reshuffling isn't over. gnnhd.tv 
Apple is preparing to shuffle executive positions ahead of former COO Jeff Williams' retirement this year, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Among other changes, Eddy Cue, Apple's head of services, will reportedly oversee the health and fit…
(2025-10-14). Meta's PG-13 Instagram: A Step Toward Safer Social Media for Teens? devdiscourse.com Meta has declared a new initiative aimed at protecting teenagers on Instagram by setting default PG-13 content restrictions. Teen-specific accounts will now require parental permission to adjust these settings, limiting exposure to potentially inappropriate content.
(2025-10-14). Punjab govt's important decision regarding toll plazas for public convenience. gnnhd.tv 
All toll plazas in Punjab to be completely digitized…
(2025-10-14). What the National Guard is doing in Chicago. gnnhd.tv 
This week, Texas National Guard troops arrived in Chicago. The deployment was the latest turn in the Trump administration's efforts to more aggressively marshal boots on the ground to abet its mass deportation efforts in some American cities. The situation o…
(2025-10-14). PETA Promotes Veganism to Reduce Breast Cancer. mediasanctuary.org 'Mind Your Melons!' Eye-Popping PETA Campaign in Albany Says Go Vegan to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk. In time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PETA is serving up some food for thought in New York—a state with one of the highest breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S.—plastering buses in Albany with a reminder that one of the best things an individual can do to lower their cancer risk is to say "ta-ta" to meat, eggs, and dairy. Reilly Park of PETA talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-10-14). Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit: Malaysia FM. aljazeera.com Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says the US president will oversee a peace deal at the upcoming ASEAN summit.
(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). 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). Why It's Still A Good Day To Be Indigenous. popularresistance.org It's a good day to be Indigenous. | Yes, even now. Even after what we witnessed this past week when the White House issued a proclamation for Columbus Day and failed to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day. Even with the return of a presidential administration that has made no secret of its disdain for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. And even though white nationalists continue to grumble at the idea of honoring Indigenous peoples at all—yes, it is still a good day to be Indigenous. | Being Indigenous doesn't depend on who sits in the Oval Office. It doesn't hinge on whether a president utters…
(2025-10-14). On Charlie Kirk's birthday: Man seen cheering the assassination explains himself. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Today, Oct. 14, is Charlie Kirk's 32rd birthday. Social media users have been remembering the political activist who was assassinated during a speech at Utah Valley University in September.Charlie Kirk, the American political activist and entrepreneur, has had a fleet of followers who loved him. He was also known to be one of the biggest supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump. The prominent conservative influencer was killed on Sept. 10 during an event at Utah University. A suspect, named Tyler Robinson, was arrested by the police in the United States.Charlie Kirk, an American political activist and…
(2025-10-14). We're all about to be in wearable hell. gnnhd.tv 
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscr…
(2025-10-14). After decades of struggle, women in China are rewriting their future. scmp.com Every Lunar New Year, the urban professional woman — let's call her Tracy — returns to her rural hometown, where she quickly drops her city identity for her simple rural name Cuihua, helping her family prepare the holiday meal. | Funny before-and-after pictures emphasising the contrast between sleek blazers and comfortable pyjamas have captivated Chinese social media users. But these social media memes mask a deeper question. How does "Cuihua" become "Tracy"?
(2025-10-14). PHC seeks government clarity over delay in K-P CM's oath-taking. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court has ordered verification of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi's availability regarding the oath-taking of the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | The court issued a written order on a petition concerning the delay in the oath-taking, directing the Additional Advocate General to ascertain the Governor's availability and inform the court before 1 pm today, so that the reasons for the delay could be clarified. | The written decision noted that the petition had been filed by the Speaker and members of the Provincial Assembly under Article 255 of the…
(2025-10-14). As China widens its export control net, what's next for rare earths? scmp.com After months of tenuous peace between the US and China — featuring multiple rounds of talks and extensions of a temporary trade truce — recent events had markets and observers briefly worried over a return to the dangerous escalatory spiral averted earlier in the year. | Several punitive measures have been employed or threatened by the world's two largest economies as they attempt to gain the upper hand in their broader rivalry, but last Thursday's flurry of announcements from China's Ministry of…
(2025-10-14). Bad Bunny's Middle Finger to White Assimilation. lataco.com By singing entirely in Spanish and refusing to apologize, Bad Bunny is telling millions of Americans to stop sitting on the sidelines as he takes to the biggest stage in the world at next year's Super Bowl.
(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). 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). Venezuela to close Norway embassy after opposition leader wins Nobel Prize. aljazeera.com The news comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
(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). Department of Homeland Comedy: Trump Gestapo quotes Adam Sandler film to justify mass arrests. thecanary.co 
In the latest indication that the United States is well on its way to fulfilling the destiny laid out in Idiocracy, the X account of the department responsible for stuff like 'nuclear incident response' continues to sound increasingly like a teenage troll. Department of Homeland Security: going rogue The Department of Homeland Security used a […] | By
(2025-10-14). U.S. Army General In Europe Admits "We're Behind" On Drones. twz.com 
From fielding drone defenses to an American Shahed-136-like capability, and most things in-between, the U.S. is behind, according to a top U.S. Army General in Europe.
(2025-10-14). Can America recover from Trump? Here's what new data says. gnnhd.tv 
The president of the United States is deploying masked troops to the streets of blue cities, working to put friendly billionaires in charge of the media environment, and attempting to jail his personal enemies. Can any democracy come back from this? Earlier t…
(2025-10-14). SATIRE: California To Phase Out Ultra-Processed Foods In School Lunches. theonion.com 
California has enacted a law to eliminate certain ultra-processed foods from school meals over the next decade, becoming the first state to do so. What do you think?
(2025-10-14). NEA teachers lobby against massive health care premium hikes. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Both in person and online, the National Education Association, the nation's largest union, is lobbying lawmakers against looming big cuts in federal education aid—and a massive health insurance premium hike that would hit more than 21 million people directly, but many more who have any form of health insurance on January 1. The objective: To …
(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). Nepal's youth uprising explained: Decades of corruption reach a tipping point. globalvoices.org 
Gen Z protesters inherited their grandparents' hard-won democracy, then watched it decay together with their parentsGlobal Voices Gen Z protesters in front of Bharatpur Mahanagarpalika office, Nepal. September 2025. Photo by Himal Subedi, via Wikimedia Commons (CC (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). 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). What humans might learn from nature's real-life zombies. gnnhd.tv 
Zombies, it turns out, are real — and science journalist Mindy Weisberger can give you plenty of examples of them. She's read up on the fungi that take over flies' bodies, partially digesting them from the inside out before forcing them to climb up blades of …
(2025-10-14). Trump makes shocking string of confessions in Israeli parliament. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has once again said the quiet part out loud — this time on his support for Israel: Speaking in Israel, Trump suggests he moved the embassy to Jerusalem as a promise to the Adelsons, who he says have paid more visits to the White House than anyone he can think of. He then […] | By
(2025-10-14). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Exam Dates Out, Time Table Soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has confirmed the dates of Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) board exams 2026, and is set to release detailed time table soon.
(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). A huge airbase with a small country attached to It. nationofchange.org Our current neo-imperial moment is characterized by the American use of Israel as its base in the Middle East and by the employment of air power to subdue any challengers.
(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). Kiev deve se preparar para evacuaàßà£o de inverno parlamentar ucraniano. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, as autoridades ucranianas já està£o comeàßando a admitir sua incapacidade de lidar com os problemas energéticos do país em meio ao conflito. Com a aproximaàßà£o do inverno, crescem as preocupaàßàµes sobre a capacidade da Ucrânia de suportar as severas …
(2025-10-14). As China and US impose rival port fees, global shipping braces for disruption. scmp.com As China and the United States begin charging additional port fees on Tuesday, analysts warn the global shipping industry faces growing uncertainty and turmoil — though Beijing's exemption of domestically built vessels is expected to limit the impact. | China announced retaliatory port fees last Friday and released implementation details in the first hour of Tuesday — the same day the Chinese and US measures took effect. Fees will be waived for vessels built in China and for empty vessels arriving…
(2025-10-14). Tunisia: Army fires tear gas at anti-pollution protests in Gabes. newarab.com 
The Tunisian army has been deployed to the southern coastal city of On Sunday, witnesses said security forces fired tear gas to disperse crowds gathered near the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT) phosphate complex headquarters, as protesters blocked roads and set tyres ablaze. | T…
(2025-10-14). MIT Rejects Trump Administration's Compact For Preferential Funding. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Eisen / Getty | The Trump administration's most frequent targets during this second term have been higher education institutions. | From
(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). 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.
(2025-10-14). Iran open AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers on high. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their opening AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.
(2025-10-14). Rhinelander, WI, October 18, 2025: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
12 NOON — 2 P.M., Pioneer Park, 4872 Taylor Drive | Climate March in Madison September 28, 2025. | Photo:
(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). Majority Speaker Mike Johnson Says Government Shutdown Could Be Longest Ever. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | As we approach the two-week mark of the ongoing government shutdown, House Majority Speaker Mike Johnson has warned that this could be the longest shutdown in history. | The government shutdown began Oct. 1 when Senate Democrats refused to vote on a spending bill to keep the government open. Whi…
(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). UN Meeting Seeks to Embed Human Rights in New Economic Indicators. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The artwork "Non Violence" by artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswà§rd before the start of the United Nations Future Summit in New York, September 21, 2024. | © 2024 Michael Kappeler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo…
(2025-10-14). ICCIMA sets up joint committee to boost engineering service exports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), and the Association of Exporters of Technical and Engineering Services signed a tripartite memorandum of cooperation aimed at forming a joint committee to expand Iran's export capacity in technical and engineering services.
(2025-10-14). President Ramaphosa extends SIU probe into NLC. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa extends SIU probe into NLC | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed an amendment to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proclamation, broadening the scope of the Special Investigating Unit's (SIU) ongoing investigation into the affairs of the commission. ⚪ The extension has been extended to include procurement contracts and extends for a five-year investigation period. ⚪ In a statement on Monday, the SIU said Proclamation R293 of 2025 amends the original investigation mandate (Proclamation R. 32 of 2020) in two ways. ⚪ These are: | • It extends the investigation's t…
(2025-10-14). Tehran ready to host COP 7 for marine environment protection. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced readiness to hold the Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, known as COP 7.
(2025-10-14). On Ukrainian Identity: Ukraine as a Buffer Zone. Vladislav Sotirovic. globalresearch.ca An Imagined Community: | Ukraine is an Eastern European territory that was originally part of the western part of the Russian Empire and the eastern portion of the Polish Kingdom in the mid-17th century (the division according to the 1667 …
(2025-10-14). Trump ponders Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in potential new escalation. thecanary.co US president Donald Trump may supply long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in a move which could tip the world closer to nuclear escalation. Trump will meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on 17 October to discuss potential new weapons transfers. Reuters reported on 13 October: Zelensky has been lobbying Washington to supply U.S.-produced Tomahawk missiles, which […] | By
(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). Cristiano Ronaldo 2nd Richest Footballer, Who is First? ummid.com Bloomberg has just estimated Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth, which makes him the first billionaire footballer, however, the Portuguese Star is second on the list of the richest soccer players.
(2025-10-14). Usman Wazeer set to defend WBC OPBF Silver title on home soil. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's rising boxing star Usman Wazeer is set to defend his WBC OPBF Silver title at home next month, a move seen as a major boost for the sport's profile in the country. | Wazeer, who captured the belt earlier this year in Thailand after defeating Indonesia's top-ranked boxer Stevie Ferdinandus, said he was eager to perform in front of his home fans. | "It was a 10-round fight and the first three rounds were tough because of his experience, over 50 fights. But I trusted my stamina and game plan. I gained control from the fourth round onwards and knocked him out at 2 minutes and 22 seconds in the tenth," h…
(2025-10-14). UH-60 U-Hawk Drone Walk-Around Tour. twz.com On Monday, we reported on Sikorsky's new U-Hawk cargo helicopter, which is a UH-60 Black Hawk that has been converted into an uncrewed hauler by removing the cockpit and adding clamshell doors in its place, fly-by-wire flight control systems, and additional modifications. You can read all about this aircraft, its genesis, and its capabilities Now we have gotten a tour of the actual helicopter on the show floor at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) main annual conference just…
(2025-10-14). Nigerian Officer Wins UN Award for Transforming Prisons in Congo. passblue.com 
Olukemi Ibikunle, 43, cracked the code for getting establishments to break new ground. In Nigeria, where government processes can be slow and bureaucracy creates obstacles that can stifle innovations, Ibikunle as a corrections official, got the authority to literally knock down the wall of Nigeria's oldest prison to create a service gate for deliveries of …
(2025-10-14). 2025 Bihar Polls: Owaisi to go alone, but keeps guessing on number of seats. ummid.com All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced to contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections alone, but the party led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi is yet to finalise the number of seats.
(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). SATIRE: Government Shutdown Causes Flight Delays. theonion.com 
U.S. travelers have faced mounting flight delays as the ongoing government shutdown causes staffing strain among air traffic controllers. What do you think? | "I always knew the government was secretly controlling the planes." | Vanessa Dodick, Latch Installer |
| "I hope it gets sorted out before my plane starts to land." | Adam Welch, Calculator Salesman |
| "That's okay. I brought a book." | Blake Fischetti, Manatee Advocate
(2025-10-14). Call to use water resources for development. sanews.gov.za Call to use water resources for development | Water resources should be used as a bridge for cooperation rather than a tool of conflict, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has said. ⚪ Mahlobo who is leading South Africa's delegation to the 8th Cairo Water Week, currently underway in Egypt, delivered a message of peace, unity, and collaboration. ⚪ He joined global water leaders, scientists and policymakers to explore innovative solutions for climate resilience and water sustainability, in line with the event's theme: "Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability." ⚪ Sp…
(2025-10-14). Cashing in on the Ordeal of the Century. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-14). Less than 20% of Palestinian prisoners freed under peace plan. newarab.com 
While the While celebrations erupted in Israel due to Less than one in five Palestini…
(2025-10-14). Tank-Busting Switchblade 400 Joins AeroVironment's Family Of Kamikaze Drones. twz.com 
(2025-10-14). Paris Masters prepares for bow on 'second biggest court in world'. tribune.com.pk 
The Paris Masters debuts in its new La Defense Arena home this month, with the vast showpiece court second only in size terms to the US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium on the current global circuit. | Tournament director Cedric Pioline told AFP it showed the indoor event was "evolving" and the new venue in the western suburbs of the French capital would allow for innovations such as an improved walk-on for the players that will feature a laser show. | The new base will be familiar to TV viewers as the venue for the swimming events at the Olympics last year. It is also the home of French Top 14 rugby club Racing 92…
(2025-10-14). Israeli Communist lawmakers dragged from parliament for protesting Trump 'victory' speech. peoplesworld.org 
Two lawmakers from the Communist Party of Israel were hauled out of the Knesset—Israel's parliament—on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke before the legislative body. Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif were expelled for holding up signs that read, "Recognize Palestine!" The two were dragged from the chamber by security while the parliamentarians of Prime …
(2025-10-14). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-14). Lawsuit Filed After Black Postal Worker Dies In Police Custody After Officers Ignored Signs of Stroke. newsone.com 
Source: Radio ONE / General | The family of The newly
(2025-10-14). 10 Native American Inventions That Changed The World. newsone.com 
(2025-10-14). Cape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win. aljazeera.com Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for the football World Cup for the first time.
(2025-10-14). Son of oldest Oct. 7 hostage still awaits his body, warns government act. haaretz.com 'We hope the state, which abandoned my father on October 7, will fulfill its commitment,' Boaz, son of Arye Zalmanovich says…
(2025-10-14). Killdear Album relsease party at Mojo Cafe. mediasanctuary.org Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson spoke with Niek from Mojo's Cafe at 147 4th St here in Troy. This Saturday, October 18th they will be hosting Killdeer Trio, who will be releasing their latest album, for Niek's 40th birthday. The festivities will start at 7 pm.
(2025-10-14). Texas GOP Reveals Who Drew Map, DOJ Order In Redistricting Lawsuit. newsone.com 
(2025-10-14). Tehran's Tabi'at Bridge to light up blue for World Food Day. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The iconic Tabi'at Bridge – the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran — will shine in blue on Thursday, October 16, to mark World Food Day.
(2025-10-14). ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan. tribune.com.pk 
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan on Tuesday after she failed to appear in court following the rejection of her exemption request. | ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah issued the warrant, stating that "repeated failure to appear despite summons constitutes obstruction of judicial proceedings." | Aleema Khan is currently en route to Adiala Jail for the hearing of the Toshakhana-II case. According to police sources, a team will proceed to Adiala Jail with the non-bailable arrest warrants. Following the conclusion of the hearing, Aleema Khan is expected to be arreste…
(2025-10-14). Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing. geo.tv 
(2025-10-14). General Atomics' Gray Eagle STOL Drone Will Be Made In Korea. twz.com 
(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). Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders Are Leading on Climate. fpif.org The leaders of the Pacific Islands are forging a united front against President Donald Trump's climate denialism and leading the world in the battle against the climate crisis. | After Trump gave an
(2025-10-14). Cristiano Ronaldo was asked about retirement. His response. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo once again refuted the reports calling them rumors that succumbing to family pressure he has decided to retire.
(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). Azad Kashmir Information Minister Mazhar Saeed resigns. gnnhd.tv 
He said that he was resigning due to unavoidable reasons…
(2025-10-14). Carolyn Rush, D LD1 for NJ Assembly Reiterates Free Speech Support, Nudges Sherrill. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: Carolyn Rush has consistently stalked out a position clearly on the side of protection of First Amendment Rights and she has reiterated her position. This editor appreciates also that candidate Rush has gently nudged the lead candidate Mikie Sherrill whose position unfortunately is in favor of the repressive legislation. Hopefull the message trickles up and causes rethinking at the top! October 7th was unacceptable. Targeting Jewish people is unacceptable. All Hostages must be released.
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Corruption takes center stage as two top cops end life in Haryana. ummid.com Corruption in the Indian system took centre stage again on Tuesday after suicides of two high ranking police officials in Haryana in a span of 7 days.
(2025-10-14). Beware: The Zombie War on Terror is upon us. responsiblestatecraft.org There is good news and bad news for critics of the United States' bloated 21st century war machine. The good news: the "war on terror" is dead. The bad news? It seems to have become a part of the walking dead — a kind of zombie war on terror that is continuing and radically expanding, even as the fears and threats that originally motivated all its excesses are seemingly vanishing from the American psyche.Consider the following facts: despite the public release only a few years ago of
(2025-10-14). Mexico's President to Skip Summit of the Americas, Decries Exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During her daily press conference at the National Palace, the president stated that domestic issues preclude her attendance, adding that her government is considering whether to send other Mexican representation. | Mexico's President Sheinbaum won't attend the Amerika…
(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). Bolivia hosts 17 observer missions for presidential elections. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is hosting on Tuesday 17 international election observation missions, along with two national ones for the October 19 runoff, Gustavo Avila, a spokesperson of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), said.
(2025-10-14). Film Workers for Palestine hit back at pro-Israel 'legal threat'. newarab.com 
Film Workers for Palestine have responded to A spokesperson for Film Workers for Palestine said, "We are unimpressed by pro-Israel lobby group UK Lawyers for Israel's desperate attempt to curtail our signatories' freedom of expressio…
(2025-10-14). Minocqua, WI October 18, 2025: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
11 A.M. — 1 P.M. — Minocqua Veterans Park, 230 W Front Street…
(2025-10-14). Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan, says Solano. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan national football team head coach Nolberto Solano has expressed confidence ahead of the team's away fixture against Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to be played in Kuwait on October 14. | Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Solano said the squad remains focused and eager to build on their previous performance. | "We were a little disappointed that we didn't take all three points in the home game, especially after how we played in the second half," Solano said. "We're a team that loves the ball but unfortunately couldn't score. Still, this is part of the…
(2025-10-14). FinMin pushes reform, financing agenda at IMF—World Bank meetings. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation have agreed to expedite the financial closure of the Reko Diq project, as Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb began a series of high-level engagements with global financial institutions in Washington. | During a meeting with Riccardo Puliti, International Finance Corporation (IFC)'s Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Aurangzeb lauded IFC's role in driving private investment under its 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). He also welcomed IFC's new regional office in Islamabad, terming i…
(2025-10-14). 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.
(2025-10-14). Wooden balconies to be revived in Bushehr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Wooden balconies (known as Shanashir) of historical houses have become the focus of attention of Bushehr Cultural Heritage Department.
(2025-10-14). AI slop: fighting back one click at a time. tribune.com.pk 
AI slop is a dime-a-dozen these days, and it's almost impossible to distance yourself from it. With video generation software like Veo 3 or Sora 2 and image generation like Gemini's Nano Banana, anyone with a subscription can make production-grade content in a matter of minutes. | Fortunately, Pinterest has released a feature allowing users to turn off AI-generated images from appearing in their feed. Hundreds of thousands of people on X like illustrator @hansoeii are celebrating this change, calling it a good step in the right direction. | YOU CAN TURN OFF AI IMAGES ON PINTEREST NOW!!!! pic.twitter.com/xr1Riy…
(2025-10-14). JD Vance's Stealth Plot To Buy The Next Election. levernews.com 
(2025-10-14). Slovak Deputy PM praises China's efforts in promoting women's rights. ecns.cn Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Slovakia, praised China's women's rights protection at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women on Monday, saying that China has been providing tangible support for promoting gender equality in many countries around the world, and expressed the hope that this process will reach every corner of the world.
(2025-10-14). Gov Libertarian Candidate Vic Kaplan Joins Demand to Halt NJ Participation in NSPM7 Repression. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: What hopefully is the beginning of a growing chorus of calls for NJ to prevent support for NSPM7…
(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). Afghan FM Muttaqi was asked why visit Deoband. His response. ummid.com During his India visit, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is also visiting Darul Uloom Deoband, and his visit to the renowned Islamic Seminary has sparked a debate.
(2025-10-14). Cuban president congratulates the island's environmentalists. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, celebrated the receipt of the BSAP Reverse the Red 2025 award, granted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. | From his account on the social media platform X, the president congratulated environmentalists for the recognition of the excellence of the National Biological Diversity Program, based on science, citizen participation, and conservation actions. | "Cuba received the BSAP Reverse the Red 2025 Medal awarded by the @IUCN, in recognition of the excellence of our National…
(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). Prices of petroleum products likely to plunge. gnnhd.tv 
Price of petrol is likely to be reduced by Rs6.10 per liter…
(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). 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). Trump expects Thailand—Cambodia ceasefire at ASEAN summit: Malaysia. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was "looking forward" to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia. | Tension over undemarcated points on the two nations' 817-km (508-mile) land border erupted into a deadly five-day conflict in July, killing at least 48 and temporarily displacing hundreds of thousands in their worst fighting in more than a decade. | "During the summit, we hope to see the signing of a declaration, known as the Kuala Lumpur Accord, between these two neighbours to…
(2025-10-14). Death toll from devastating Mexico flooding rises. aljazeera.com The death toll from last week's torrential rains in Mexico has risen to 64 as authorities expand the search.
(2025-10-14). Why is India prosecuting Muslims who said 'I love Muhammad'? aljazeera.com More than 2,500 people have been charged as an initial crackdown on the expression has spawned broader protests.
(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). De Bruyne's penalty double fires Belgium to vital win over Wales. tribune.com.pk 
Kevin De Bruyne scored a pair of penalties as Belgium boosted their bid to qualify for the World Cup with a crucial 4-2 win against Wales on Monday. | Rudi Garcia's side trailed to Joe Rodon's early opener at the Cardiff City Stadium. | But De Bruyne levelled from the penalty spot and Thomas Meunier fired Belgium ahead before half-time. | De Bruyne converted another penalty in the closing stages before Nathan Broadhead got one back for the hosts. | Leandro Trossard extinguished Wales' hopes of a dramatic finish as Belgium moved to the top of Group J. | Belgium are one point clear of second-placed North Macedon…
(2025-10-14). PSL operations hit slowdown amid delays in team valuation. tribune.com.pk 
The affairs of the Pakistan Super League are progressing as slowly as those of Test cricket. The valuation process for existing franchises has dragged on, delaying the sale of new teams and the renewal of commercial agreements. Even the dates for the 11th edition have not yet been finalized, and the current teams are growing frustrated with the situation. | According to details, separating Pakistan Super League (PSL) under the leadership of Salman Naseer has so far shown no visible benefits, as operations are moving at a very sluggish pace. There has been no contact with franchise owners, leaving them concerne…
(2025-10-14). Huge rally in PSX, limit of 162,000 restored. gnnhd.tv 
(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). RAPID RESPONSE: Defend the First Amendment! peoplesworld.org 
Defend the First Amendment! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Representative and Senators to demand Congress fulfill its constitutional role. Stop the Trump administration's abuse of power and weaponizing the military and the Department of Justice against MAGA's political opponents. End the targeting of peaceful groups as "domestic terrorists" and violating the liberty and rights …