ICRC (2025-10-18). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-18). The Fundamental Principles: 60 Years of humanity in action. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-18). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-18). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-10-18). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). No chance to grow up: Iran marks day for Gaza's child victims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Iran designates a day of mourning for Gaza after two years of war left 20,000 children dead and triggered a UN-confirmed famine, prompting international condemnation.

Charlie Jaay (2025-10-17). Gaza Soup Kitchen provides essential services to a population that now has nothing. thecanary.co Gaza Soup Kitchen (GSK) is a Palestinian NGO that was set up in early 2024 by brothers Hani and Mahmoud Almadhoun, to provide hot meals and clean water to the people of Gaza. The venture has been a lifeline for many thousands enduring extreme food insecurity and famine. What started as a simple Go Fund […] | By

UMMID (2025-10-17). Erdogan asked Meloni to quit smoking. Her response. ummid.com One of the many behind the scene things noticed during Trump's Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el Sheikh on October 14, 2025 was Turkish President Erdogan's advice to Italy PM Giorgia Meloni to quit smoking.

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Araghchi warns against Israel's expansionism, WMDs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli expansionism and Israel's possession of weapons of mass destruction remain key sources of instability in the region.

Amos Harel (2025-10-17). As Israel awaits bodies, the message from the U.S. is clear: Gaza war is over. haaretz.com A week after the euphoria of the hostages' return, Israel is facing grim realities: the slow retrieval of bodies, Hamas' brutal control, and Trump's tightening grip on postwar diplomacy. Gaza's ruins now expose both Hamas' savagery and Israel's loss of control…

Amira Hass (2025-10-17). policy of separation perpetuates Hamas. haaretz.com By isolating Gaza from the West Bank and Palestinians from their land, Israel helped entrench Hamas and erase political alternatives. Even if the dream of luxury villas in Gaza has vanished, the logic behind it remains: control of territory, indirect expulsion, and the continued suffocation of the Palestinian people under the guise of security…

The Conversation (2025-10-17). With 83% of its Buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than Money to rebuild. juancole.com By John Tookey, Auckland University of Technology (The Conversation) — The Gaza Strip is a tortured piece of land that is about 40km long and 11km wide. Some 2.3 million souls are crammed into a space of around 360 square kilometres. This is barely larger than central Sydney. People and empires have lived in, built …

Jonathan Lis (2025-10-17). Israeli intelligence: Despite Hamas statements, group is able to return more slain hostage bodies. haaretz.com A foreign official told Haaretz that Israel was aware Hamas would struggle in locating the bodies and that recovering them is expected to take months. Meanwhile, Jerusalem is eyeing sanctions, including delaying the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza…

Jack Khoury (2025-10-17). Deaths in Gaza continue despite cease-fire, IDF fire kills dozens since Friday. haaretz.com At least 38 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since last Friday's U.S.-brokered cease-fire, while clashes between Hamas and local militias escalate amid widespread destruction and a mounting humanitarian crisis…

newarab (2025-10-17). US, Europe draft UN plan for Gaza force after Trump warning. newarab.com France, Britain and the United States are working to finalise a UN Security Council resolution in the coming days that would lay the foundation for a future international force in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump Speaking to reporters in Paris, French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said such a force had required a UN mandate to provide a strong foundation in international law and facilitate the process of securing potential contributions from countries. | W…

WSWS (2025-10-17). Despite "ceasefire," Israel continues massacres and aid restriction in Gaza. wsws.org The events since the beginning of the "ceasefire" have made clear that, like the previous ceasefire earlier this year that Israel unilaterally violated by killing 400 people in a single day, the present agreement merely marks a new phase in the ongoing US-Israeli ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza and war throughout the Middle East.

Sophie Hurwitz (2025-10-17). From genocide to ecocide: After years of war, Gaza faces an environmental crisis 'above imagination'. grist.org

Agence France-Presse (2025-10-17). Hamas sends Israel another hostage's body, vows to return the rest. scmp.com Hamas handed over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed to returning all the dead captives still unaccounted for under Gaza's ruins after two years of war. | "Israel received, via the Red Cross, the coffin of a deceased hostage who was returned" to its security forces in Gaza and would be identified at a medical analysis centre in Israel, the prime minister's office said in a statement.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). UNRWA: Aid must continue until Gaza's agricultural sector recovers. tehrantimes.com The United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has highlighted the critical condition of Gaza's agricultural sector following recent conflicts.

ICRC (2025-10-17). "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:…

Deepak Tripathi (2025-10-17). Netanyahu's "Forever War" on Gaza: What Made It Unsustainable. counterpunch.org The brittle ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has, for the moment, brought an end to the relentless bloodshed. More than two million residents of the occupied enclave — and people around the world — will now hope that the truce will hold long enough for a new administration to take shape and begin

Eden Solomon (2025-10-17). Released hostage Omri Miran discharged from hospital days after returning from Gaza. haaretz.com Miran arrived on Friday at Kibbutz Kramim in southern Israel, where his wife and two daughters have been staying since the October 7 attack…

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-10-17). Punjab cabinet approves ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). gnnhd.tv Information Minister Azma Bokhari says religious party's call for protest came after a peace agreement had already been reached in Gaza…

Alaa Shamali (2025-10-17). New figures show Gaza buried under 80 million tons of rubble with 20,000 unexploded bombs. thecanary.co The Government Media Office revealed in an official statement that the Gaza Strip is facing the largest construction and humanitarian disaster in modern history. The volume of rubble resulting from the war of extermination waged by the Israeli occupation two years ago has exceeded 70 million tons of rubble and waste, including thousands of completely […] | By

John Tookey (2025-10-17). With 83 percent of its buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than money to rebuild. nationofchange.org People and empires have lived in, built on, fought over and destroyed the area for thousands of years. This is more than just money—it will need materials, skills and labor on the ground.

geo.tv (2025-10-17). 'Everything turned to ash': Gazans return to razed homes. geo.tv An aerial view shows the Al-Maqussi Towers district, heavily damaged by massive Israeli bombardment over the past two years, in northwestern Gaza City on October 15, 2025. — AFP

Yossi Verter (2025-10-17). As Gaza war ends, coalition renews its push for overhauling judiciary. haaretz.com Even as the country celebrates the end of the war, the Bibi-ist machine has begun spreading its poison, and it will only get worse. Herzog must make several clarifications. Bennett has a new strategy for winning the next election. And can we conclude anything from Boaz Bismuth's strange behavior?

Alaa Shamali (2025-10-17). Qatar captain Al-Haydos pledges to build school and sports hall in Gaza. thecanary.co In a humanitarian gesture that resonated widely in the Arab world, Qatar national team captain Hassan Al-Haydos announced a personal initiative to support the Gaza Strip by funding the construction of a school and sports hall there. The plans coincided with Qatar's celebration of its historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The initiative, announced […] | By

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Civil Defense in Gaza: Martyrs and injuries were left by the occupation targeting of a civilian vehicle carrying displaced people while they were inspecting their homes east of the Zeitoun neighborhood. english.almanar.com.lb

Amir Tibon (2025-10-17). Why is Trump threatening to let Netanyahu restart the Gaza war? haaretz.com The U.S. president knows that renewing the fighting will push his regional allies — Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and the UAE — further from his vision of a new Middle East. Israeli officials seem skeptical about his threats…

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Yahya, the name of all Gaza's sons. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — On the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, it must be emphasized that he was far more than a resistance leader. Sinwar was the strategic architect of an irreparable defeat—one that shook the very foundations of the Zionist regime.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). WHO: Infectious diseases in Gaza 'spiraling out of control'. tehrantimes.com The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that infectious diseases are "spiraling out of control", with only 13 of the territory's 36 hospitals even partially functioning.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Hamas rejects international custodianship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of Hamas's Prisoners and Martyrs Office has rejected any plans to establish international governance in Gaza.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Yemen announced death of top commander in Israeli strike. tehrantimes.com Yemen announced on Thursday that Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, chief of staff of the Ansarullah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), was killed in an Israeli airstrike "while fulfilling his duties" in defense of Gaza.

Betsey Piette (2025-10-17). The making of a pro-Zionist media monopoly. workers.org Noticeable throughout the two years of the U.S./Israeli genocidal war on Gaza has been the underwhelming lack of U.S. media coverage of the carnage impacting Palestinians and the media's overwhelming support for Israel. In the initial days and months after Oct. 7, 2023, every corporate media repeated the Israeli regime's . . . |

newarab (2025-10-17). The UK student movement for Palestine must regroup & strategise. newarab.com While a ceasefire has been announced, we approach this with cautious relief, as we know Israel will likely act in flagrant violation of the agreement, like they have done many times before. We therefore cannot pause in these moments, especially as the Palestinian people remain steadfast on the land despite 732 days of Israel's merciless genocide. | Taking the time to reflect on the past two years is important for the process of regrouping and strategising in the months ahead. This is, after all, how movements repair themselves, rediscover their collective direction, and transform disjointed energy into coherent p…

Noise Against Genocide , Autonomous (2025-10-17). Friday 10/17: Disrupt the israeli consulate! indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | SF. CA…

The Canary (2025-10-17). Genocide supporting Labour government work to overturn ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. thecanary.co Late on 16 October, West Midlands Police issued a statement reporting that Maccabi Tel Aviv (MTA) fans would not be allowed to attend an upcoming game against Aston Villa. They cited safety concerns, particularly after the recent riots in Amsterdam. During that particular incident MTA fans tore down Palestine flags, and rampaged through streets shouting […] | By

Joe Glenton (2025-10-17). New sanctions for Russia, yet not even a whisper about Israel quelle surprise. thecanary.co A raft of new economic sanctions has been announced for Russia. Yet not a peep from the UK government about any punishment for genocide state Israel. Announced Wednesday as part of the UK's Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, the sanctions target include oil firms, ports, tech companies, and individuals. The list also includes specific […] | By

Direct Action Everywhere (2025-10-17). Animal Rescue Trial Update. indybay.org Carla Cabral testifies in Santa Rosa trial of Zoe Rosenberg who rescued four chickens from Perdue slaughterhouse.

Francisco Dominguez, Roger D. Harris, John Perry (2025-10-17). Imperial Double Standards: Warfare for Venezuela and Welfare for Argentina. counterpunch.org Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution has been in the vanguard of the Global South. In contrast, President Javiar Milei's government in Argentina represents the logical, though absurd, consequence of extreme neoliberalism, which he calls "anarcho-capitalism." Western Hemispheric geopolitics reflect the weakening of US hegemony and an emerging multipolarity, especially with China's entry as a major regional trading

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Belarus, Azerbaijan strengthen trade partnership. eng.belta.by Belarus and Azerbaijan discussed ways pf advancing their trade partnership during a business visit of a Belarusian delegation to Azerbaijan, organized by the Minsk Office of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI).

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Iran, Mozambique FMs meet in Uganda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Mozambique held a meeting in Uganda on Thursday.

Gidi Weitz (2025-10-17). Shin Bet pick met with official suspected of leaking classified intel. haaretz.com Netanyahu's choice to head the Israeli security service, David Zini, who began his tenure this month, met on the eve of his appointment with a Shin Bet reservist suspected of leaking secret information, who is now facing criminal charges…

The Independent (2025-10-17). Uganda Cubs step up training ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Cubs have intensified the preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, set for November 3 to 27 in Qatar, as the team has entered the second phase of training. Uganda will be the only nation from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) Zone …

UMMID (2025-10-17). UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam dates and schedule of the UGC NET December 2025 on its official website nta.ac.in.

UMMID (2025-10-17). Norway crushes Israel amid Free Palestine chants. ummid.com Norway defeated Israel amidst a persistent Free Palestine chants in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group I match Saturday.

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Iran, Saudi health ministers discuss bilateral cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Health Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi met with his Saudi counterpart, Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, on the sidelines of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Cairo, Egypt.

____ (2025-10-17). COLUMN-2025 events drive global race for aerodrome defence. devdiscourse.com As unidentified drones brought chaos to multiple European airports last month, former Danish Air Force officer Dan Hermansen was not surprised to find his company MyDefence suddenly besieged with orders. Despite several years of drone warfare in Ukraine, as well as in locations as diverse as the Red Sea, Sudan and Myanmar and a host of incidents in the U.S. and Europe, Hermansen believes as much as 99 percent of European critical infrastructure has no system at all to detect and defend against the rising threat.

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Lukashenko inaugurates Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko attended a ceremony to launch the Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth in the Belarusian capital on 17 October.

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-10-17). PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgraded GARL of Geological Survey. gnnhd.tv Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, along with Federal Ministers and distinguished foreign dignitaries, attended event…

Angela (2025-10-17). Friday 10/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

| AFP | (2025-10-17). Record high 60 million viewers for Women's World Cup. tribune.com.pk The Women's World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million fans having already tuned in to watch the first 13 one-day matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday. | This is the first women's tournament where the prize money is more than the previous men's ODI World Cup, boasting an overall purse of $13.88 million (11.9 million euros). | The 13th edition of the women's showpiece 50-over tournament, which started last month in India and Sri Lanka, has eight teams competing for the title to be awarded after the final on November 2. | "According to data released jointly by ICC and…

aljazeera (2025-10-17). US carries out new 'drug' boat strike in Caribbean, as admiral resigns. aljazeera.com The latest strike comes a day after US President Trump confirmed he had authorised CIA operations in Venezuela.

WSWS (2025-10-17). "Health care is a universal right" : Kaiser Permanente nurses speak out on third day of strike. wsws.org The strike by 46,000 nurses and other healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente continued through its third day Thursday, in a struggle that poses the possibility of a working class movement against inequality, exploitation and dictatorship.

David Daoud (2025-10-17). Analysis: Hezbollah holds massive 'Sayyed's Generations' scouting event in Beirut. longwarjournal.org Hezbollah hosted a gathering for its Mahdi Scouts in Beirut that the group claimed drew 75,000 attendees. The event was meant to commemorate the Scouts' 40th anniversary and one year since Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah's death, while also demonstrating Hezbollah's continued popularity among Lebanese Shiites.

The Onion Staff (2025-10-17). SATIRE: Secretary Of The Macabre Unveils Initiative To Fill Nation's Empty Eye Sockets With Maggots. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In remarks delivered to the White House press corps, the U.S. Secretary of the Macabre unveiled a new departmental initiative Friday that aims to fill the nation's empty eye sockets with federally funded maggots. "Making use of $50 million allocated by Congress under the Befouling of Our Remains Act, the Department of the Macabre will …

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Iran's Aminzadeh seizes gold at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ahmad Aminzadeh of Iran took a gold medal in the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship on Friday.

Shannon Dawson (2025-10-17). Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayoral Debate Shows How He Plans To Lead City. newsone.com Source: Pool / Getty | Political experts and fans alike believe, Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious from his first NYC mayoral debate on Oct. 16. Facing off against former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican politician Curtis Sliwa, Zohran Mamdani appeared confident and composed as he tackled a wide range of issues, from policing New York City and addressing the mental health crisis to unveiling an ambitious plan to tax the wealthy to "Well, reall…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Yedioth Ahronoth: Israeli army's 91st Galilee Division will conduct a comprehensive exercise, the first of its kind since the war, next week. english.almanar.com.lb

ALEX (2025-10-17). Tesco joins forces with the DWP in definitely-not-evil bid to keep people working. thecanary.co Tesco is reportedly in talks to join the Department for Work and Pensions-commissioned (DWP) 'Keep Britain Working' (KBW) review. The new scheme is part of the Get Britain Working white paper. It's aimed at keeping disabled people and those with health conditions in work. Retail giants and the DWP Charlie Mayfield, former head of both […] | By

UMMID (2025-10-17). Done: Israel out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Israel's hope of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered Wednesday after it lost playing against Italy in Football WC Qualifier in Bluenergy Stadium.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Cause of food poisoning in East China probed as hundreds of students reported vomiting, diarrhea. ecns.cn Hundreds of students at a vocational college in eastern China were reported to have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea on Tuesday, with tests confirming a norovirus outbreak, local authorities said.

Ahmed Adel (2025-10-17). Serbia's President Vučić Flirtation with Erdoğan Fails as Turkey Continues to Militarize Separatist Forces in Kosovo. globalresearch.ca As Turkey has been arming Kosovo for years, its latest delivery of kamikaze drones, which pose one of the most serious military challenges to Serbia in the last 25 years, should not surprise Belgrade.

macabi (2025-10-17). A cuenta del genocidio, el alto el fuego, el antisemitismo y la paz. indybay.org Se puede ser anarquista desde diferentes perspectivas filosóficas, y que importa más asociarse con los que transitan el mismo camino, aunque digan ir a otro destino, que con quienes dicen ir al mismo destino, pero por rutas repugnantes a los anarquistas. la ruta mas repugnante para un anarquista es apoyar a los ejercitos de liberacion nacional.

| AFP | (2025-10-17). Second Healy ton takes Australia into World Cup semis. tribune.com.pk Skipper Alyssa Healy hit an unbeaten 113, her second century in a row, as holders Australia booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday. | Healy and fellow opener Phoebe Litchfield, unbeaten on 84, hardly put a foot wrong as Australia romped home to their victory target of 199 with 25.1 overs to spare in Visakhapatnam. | With a fourth win in five matches – the other was washed out – seven-time champions Australia become the first team to secure a final-four berth in the 50-over marquee tournament. | The left-handed Litchfield hit Farih…

hindustantimes (2025-10-17). Trump and Putin to hold Budapest summit within two weeks, Kremlin confirms. hindustantimes.com Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that preparations are underway for a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, expected within the next two weeks. Speaking after a confidential and "very productive" phone conversation between the two leaders, Peskov indicated that both sides expressed readiness for direct talks following…

Special to People's World (2025-10-17). Can you help put the People's World fund drive over the top? peoplesworld.org Thanks to the contributions of readers around the country, we have raised $165,000 this year for People's World. More than $130,000 of that total was donated by May Day. Thank you! Our goal for the Fall component of the Fund Drive is to bring in another $35,000 by Dec. 31, and there's $10,000 in so far. …

The Onion Staff (2025-10-17). SATIRE: 'Thank You For That Question,' Responds Eric Adams To Swarm Of Rats He Forced To Act Out Debate. theonion.com NEW YORK—Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to correct the record against his opponents, current New York City mayor and former candidate for reelection Eric Adams reportedly said "Thank you for that question" Thursday to a group of rats he had captured and forced to act out a private debate in his Gracie Mansion bedroom. "It's …

UMMID (2025-10-17). Why They Hate Lalu Prasad Yadav. ummid.com The latest under the attack of communal forces is Lalu Prasad Yadav, against whom their hate-filled rage unleashed afresh during the elections in Bihar, reached to such a peak that it did not cool down even after the results.

The Independent (2025-10-17). Former Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama dies at age 101. independent.co.ug TOKYO, | Xinhua | Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama passed away Friday at the age of 101, Kyodo News reported. Details to follow Share on: WhatsApp…

newleftreview (2025-10-17). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2025-10-17). Chris Hedges Report: Drug Trafficking And Murder In The Special Forces. popularresistance.org For decades, clandestine foreign military and intelligence operations have been the deadly, destabilizing engine of American foreign policy. Today, as exposed by investigative journalist Seth Harp in his new book The Fort Bragg Cartel, 21st-century Special Forces operations have become their brutal, logical successor. | Harp joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to highlight the dark culture of violence inflicted by Special Forces operators both abroad and domestically. These operators exist in a world where battlefield impunity spirals into rampant drug use and trafficking, extrajudi…

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Expert outlines ways to settle Ukraine conflict. eng.belta.by Doctor of Political Sciences, expert on national security and the Middle East Simon Tsipis outlined potential ways to settle the conflict in Ukraine in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.

Peter Crimmins (2025-10-17). Moki Cherry, matriarch of a musical family, gets the spotlight at Philadelphia's Fabric Museum. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For Moki Cherry, raising children did not get in the way of making art. The two became the same. | In 1962, Monica "Moki" Karlsson enrolled at the Beckman College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden, to study fashion design. There she met a Sierra Leonean musician and engineer with whom she had a daughter, Neneh, who would grow up to be a pop and hip-hop star of the 1990s, launched by her song Shortly a…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Trump to ramp up actions if shutdown continues after weekend, White House adviser says. english.almanar.com.lb

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Fulham vs Arsenal: Premier League — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Arsenal takes a strong record to Fulham for our featured live commentary stream of Saturday's Premier League game.

Joe Jurado (2025-10-17). OpenAI Bans MLK Deepfakes On Sora 2 At Family's Request. newsone.com Source: CFOTO / Getty | AI company OpenAI announced on Thursday that it would be "pausing" users' ability to create deepfake videos of Martin Luther King Jr. following a request from the King estate. |

| Zulfiqar Baig | (2025-10-17). Islamabad hotel hosts book launch for Uzbekistan: The Third Renaissance — Vision of the Future's Urdu translation. tribune.com.pk

Black Alliance For Peace Africa Team, Black Agenda Report. (2025-10-17). In Honor Of Comrade Abiodun Aremu. popularresistance.org The Black Alliance for Peace Africa Team and U.S. Out of Africa Network join the masses in Nigeria and across the African continent in mourning the tragic loss of our comrade and U.S. Out of Africa Network Steering Committee member, Abiodun Aremu. | Comrade Aremu was a Pan-Africanist and an internationalist in the truest sense. His profound understanding of the struggle extended beyond the borders of Nigeria, rooted in a deep commitment to the liberation of the entire African working class from the grip of imperialism. As a teacher and a steadfast general, his life was dedicated to the ideological and political w…

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Major fuel smuggling network dismantled in northern Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's security forces have dismantled one of the largest fuel smuggling networks operating in the country's north, seizing around two million liters of diesel and arresting those involved in the illicit trade.

Nicolas-Tyrell Scott (2025-10-17). Politics, love and fearlessness: the legacy of the late D'Angelo. thecanary.co During his 1979 New York Times interview with prolific writer John Romano, James Baldwin asserts his view of a writer's purpose. "You write in order to change the world, knowing perfectly well that you probably can't, but also knowing that literature is indispensable to the world," he begins: In some way, your aspirations and concern […] | By

Jeff Dooley (2025-10-17). Joy and Defiance from Oakland Demonstrators. indybay.org Demonstrators assemble, despite bad weather, in Oakland to joyfully express 1st Amendment rights, and also their defiance against the threat of being targeted by the regime.

Nick Turse (2025-10-17). On the precipice of authoritarian rule. nationofchange.org Is the threat to the rule of law in the United States not just profound but historically unprecedented?>

Associated Press (2025-10-17). UK's Prince Andrew giving up Duke of York title because of Epstein scandal. scmp.com Britain's Prince Andrew said on Friday that he was giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honours after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines. | The younger brother of King Charles and the royal family had decided "the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family", Prince Andrew said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.

Associated Press (2025-10-17). Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges. scmp.com John Bolton pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges accusing the former US President Donald Trump national security adviser turned critic of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home. | Bolton did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he made his initial appearance before a judge on the 18-count indictment brought against him on Thursday.

Angela (2025-10-17). Friday 10/17: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…

UMMID (2025-10-17). Microsoft blocks around 4.5mn new malware attempts every day. ummid.com Microsoft blocks around 4.5 million malware threats every day, the company said in a report published today.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Maria Corina Machado: Venezuela's Nobel Peace laureate in hiding. aljazeera.com Venezuela's opposition leader on life in hiding, and her movement's fight for transition and change.

The Associated Press (2025-10-17). Houthis say military chief killed, Israel claims responsibility. haaretz.com The Houthis did not specifically blame Israel for the killing of Maj. Gen. Karim al-Ghamari in their statement. Shortly after their announcement, Israeli PM Netanyahu said: 'Another chief of staff has been eliminated in the line of terrorist commanders who sought to harm us'…

David Cavendish (2025-10-17). China's Global Governance Initiative presents alternative to U.S.-dominated world order. peoplesworld.org At the end of World War II, the most devastating war in history in terms of lives lost and destruction of the physical world, nations from all continents came together to establish an international order which would be built on peace and mutual respect. At the core of this new system was the United Nations. …

The Independent (2025-10-17). ITHUBA Uganda partners with Boda Boda Association to launch CSI Empowerment Programme. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Lottery operators ITHUBA Uganda have launched a transformative Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Empowerment Programme aimed at uplifting Uganda's boda boda riders through financial inclusion, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship. The new initiative, developed with the support of the Boda Boda Association of Uganda, is designed to give …

Michael Arria (2025-10-17). As support for Israel drops, the mainstream media is becoming even more Zionist. mondoweiss.net Support for Israel is plummeting among the U.S. public, but Zionism dominates mainstream media more than ever. Several recent high-profile examples show the staggering disconnect between the media establishment and its viewers.

Staff (2025-10-17). NewsX World: Donald Trump Announces Upcoming Meeting With Putin in Hungary. gilbertdoctorow.com I come on at 3.30 minutes The points made here are in line with the texts I published late last night and this morning in which I tried to make sense of Trump's latest change of heart about sending Tomahawks to Ukraine and his agreeing to a meeting with Putin in Budapest at which they …

| Reuters | (2025-10-17). Brendan Fraser builds bonds in Japan-set film 'Rental Family'. tribune.com.pk Actor Brendan Fraser immersed himself in Japanese culture and language for his role in the comedy drama Rental Family. | Directed and co-written by filmmaker Hikari, the movie sees Fraser play Phillip, an American actor who travelled to Tokyo to star in a toothpaste commercial and ended up staying. | Seven years on, work opportunities are scarce and Phillip's life lacks purpose. But things take a turn when he gets booked by a professional stand-in service using actors to portray family members, friends and companions. Initially hesitant, Phillip soon finds himself connecting with his clients and getting deeply…

A a (2025-10-17). Il silenzioso collasso degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su Debito record e rischio nucleare espongono il declino di una superpotenza. | Segue nostro Mentre Washington insiste nel presentarsi come il baluardo dell' ´ordine mondiale liberale ª, le fondamenta stesse dello Stato americano mostrano chiari segni di collasso. La realtà interna degli Stati Uniti oggi è caratterizzata da un abisso fiscale insormontabile, da una polarizzazione politica cronica e da un'allarmante incapacità di m…

newleftreview (2025-10-17). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.

Guest Blogger (2025-10-17). Nonprofits Cruelly Normalize Poverty for Climate Virtue. wattsupwiththat.com The truth: Climate policy that ignores needs of people and contributes to generational poverty is cruel, even when presented with the gloss of environmental virtue.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Yazdan Saadi's "Tehran Times" exhibition revives Iranian mythology through contemporary art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Yazdan Saadi is currently underway at Saless Gallery.

Mark Gruenberg (2025-10-17). Colorado union activist Vizguerra a political prisoner of ICE. peoplesworld.org AURORA, Colo.—Jeanette Vizguerra is a union activist. She's a member and organizer for Service Employees Local 105 in Denver and for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She's a mother and a grandmother. And she's an outspoken campaigner for the rights of migrants and undocumented people to live in the U.S. free of fear. And she's …

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Belarus holds talks with Uganda, Iran, India in Kampala. eng.belta.by At the 19th ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda, attended by Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, the final outcome document was adopted confirming the participant countries' commitment to equitable cooperation.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Hezbollah's Narrative for 2024 War (Day 25): Al-Manar Live Broadcast Shows Israeli Tanks Being Burnt by Resistance in Accordance with Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah's Vow. english.almanar.com.lb On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, …

Human Rights Watch (2025-10-17). Ceasefire or Not, EU Should Keep Pressure on Israel to End Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Israeli soldiers look on as Palestinian men and women carry their belongings on May 2, 2025 amid ongoing Israeli military operations and demolition of homes in Tulkarem refugee camp. Israeli forces had emptied the refugee camp of its inhabitants weeks prior. | © 2025 Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP via Getty Images…

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Lebanon beat Iran at AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A stirring second half performance saw Lebanon overcome Iran 2-0 in their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group A tie on Friday.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans barred from Europa League game in UK. aljazeera.com Safety advisers in Birmingham City and UK police said Israeli team fans should not attend match due to safety risks.

Sonali Kolhatkar (2025-10-17). AI "Friends" are a Joke at Our Expense. counterpunch.org This fall, Avi Schiffman, founder of the AI startup Friend.com, boasted on X about his company's new advertising blitz, claiming it was the "Largest NYC subway campaign ever." Since then, the large white billboards lining New York City's train stations have not only sparked intense conversation, but also vandalism. An online "museum" is documenting graffiti by an

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-10-17). Pakistan draw match with Australia 3-3 in Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup. gnnhd.tv National junior team, having accumulated a total of five points in event, failed to qualify for the final…

Defending Rights & Dissent (2025-10-17). John Bolton Indicted: Rights Group Reacts. rightsanddissent.org The following statement can be attributed to Chip Gibbons, Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director: John Bolton is an unrepentant war criminal and one of most odious national security hawks in Washington. As part of his antipathy for press freedom, whistleblowers, and anyone who challenges the national security state, he called for both Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden to be executed for exposing abuses of power by our government. Similarly, he called for journalist Julian Assange to get "at least 176 years in jail" for publishing truthful information about U.S. war crimes. Now, Bolton, like Manning, Snowden,…

ptcnews.tv (2025-10-17). 'Return to Your I Hate India Tour': US singer Mary Millben slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, Donald Trump. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US singer and actor Mary Millben has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to "return to his I Hate India Tour". Mil | 'Return to Your I Hate India Tour': US singer Mary Millben slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, Donald Trump…

____ (2025-10-17). Sydney Sweeney brings boxer Christy Martin's battles to the big screen. devdiscourse.com American actress Sydney Sweeney transformed into former professional boxer Christy Martin for the biopic "Christy", which chronicles her life in and outside the ring.

newleftreview (2025-10-17). 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.

The Independent (2025-10-17). Cranes shift focus to AFCON after failure to qualify for FIFA World Cup. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Paul Put said he has shifted focus to preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Cranes missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Put told Xinhua that following the team's elimination, his immediate priority is gearing up for the continental tournament …

UMMID (2025-10-17). I Love Muhammad: New Pretext to Orchestrate Communal Violence. ummid.com Such hateful responses to Muslim festivals, as seen lately, add to partition of hearts, polarization of the community and undermine the values of our fraternity, an integral part of the Indian Constitution.

newarab (2025-10-17). Turkish former cenbank deputy governor arrested in probe. newarab.com The

Max Colbert (2025-10-17). How a 'pro-climate' charity channeled cash to a Koch-funded think tank. nationofchange.org Opaque funds are masking donations to political causes.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Lebanon: Israeli Enemy Goes Ahead with Violations Day After Powerful Strikes. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy went ahead with violations in south Lebanon, carrying out on Friday operations of infiltration, drone attacks and firing in border towns, a day after huge strikes killed a person and injured seven others. According to the latest reports, an Israeli drone attack on a vehicle in Khirbet Selm town, South Lebanon, left …

UMMID (2025-10-17). 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.

Jason Stanley (2025-10-17). 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."

The Independent (2025-10-17). Uganda, DRC agree on joint lake patrols after deadly attack. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen joint security operations on their shared Lake Edward following a deadly attack by suspected Congolese militia. Kiconco Tabaro, spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF) Second Division, said in a statement issued late on Wednesday that …

The Independent (2025-10-17). Uganda records 64% drop in AIDS related deaths. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has recorded a sharp fall in both AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections. Speaking during a sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, Tom Etti, the Director for Partnership at UAC presented the commission's latest status …

Ido Efrati (2025-10-17). Licenses revoked for two Israeli doctors at the heart of embryo mix-up. haaretz.com The IVF unit director at Assuta Medical Center in the central Israeli city of Rishon Letzion will permanently lose his license in light of 'continuous departure from work rules and management failures'…

ALEX (2025-10-17). 'Go ask a lawyer' — EHRC takes down trans interim guidance. thecanary.co Yesterday, 15 October, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) took down the interim trans guidance from its website. The EHRC rushed its guidelines out in April, just days after the Supreme Court decision to interpret "sex" as purely referring to sex recorded at birth for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. The interim […] | By

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Budapest showdown: Key takeaways from Putin-Trump call. eng.belta.by The main topic in recent weeks has been the potential supplies of U.S. Tomahawks to Kiev, which the Kremlin viewed as a threat to Russian-American relations. Trump was in no hurry to make a decision regarding the Tomahawks. Clarity on this issue was expected on Friday when the U.S. leader was scheduled to meet with Vladimir Zelensky. However, Moscow appears to have preempted this move.

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Lukashenko learns about wedding boom after his visit to Loshitsa. eng.belta.by During his visit to the Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth on 17 October, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took note of the urban development in the surrounding grounds and the Belarusian capital in general, commending the city authorities for their effective work in this area.

Juan Cole (2025-10-17). Terror from the Skies in the Middle East. fpif.org Donald Trump's and Benjamin Netanyahu's

Martha Rios (2025-10-17). Jefe de Estado cubano destaca necesidad de articular la izquierda global. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel subrayó este jueves la necesidad de que la izquierda articule sus luchas a nivel global frente al desafío del fascismo. | En su cuenta oficial de la red social X, el mandatario reflexionó que "la lucha contra el fascismo es global. Ningún pueblo se salva solo. La izquierda debe articular sus luchas, compartir experiencias, aprender de sus victorias y errores ª. | Destacó, asimismo, el valor del recién concluido III Encuentro Internacional de Publicaciones Teóricas de Izquierda, celebrado en L…

____ (2025-10-17). FOREX-Dollar set for weekly slide as trade, shutdown concerns weigh. devdiscourse.com The dollar remained on the back foot on Friday as global trade frictions and signs of weakness in the U.S. economy supported the case for more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Associated Press (2025-10-17). Peru's new president refuses to resign as Gen Z-led protests turn violent. scmp.com Peru's new President Jose Jeri refused to resign on Thursday following the death of a protester during a massive demonstration led by Gen Z activists demanding he step down. | About 100 people were also injured, including 80 police officers and 10 journalists, according to authorities, who said they were investigating the shooting and killing of the protester.

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2025-10-17). The Trump-Putin Meeting in Hungary Is the Last Chance for Peace. globalresearch.ca Gilbert Doctorow and I share the belief that unless Putin responds more firmly than he has been inclined to do to the West's provocations, war is inevitable. | Hungary, led by the only intelligent leader in Europe, has arranged a meeting …

WSWS (2025-10-17). Raila Odinga's funeral turns into another Ruto government massacre. wsws.org Nothing could more starkly capture the bankruptcy of Odinga's legacy than the massacre that unfolded at his funeral, carried out by the "broad-based" Kenyan government he helped forge.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Industry minister opens Tabriz METAFO 2025 exhibition. tehrantimes.com TABRIZ — Iran's Industry, Mine and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak inaugurated the 22nd Tabriz International Metallurgy, Steel, Foundry, Mining Industries and Related Equipment Exhibition (Tabriz METAFO 2025) on Thursday evening, alongside East Azarbaijan Governor Bahram Sarmast.

Agence France-Presse (2025-10-17). Trump looms large as New York mayor hopefuls clash in testy debate. scmp.com A socialist, an accused molester and a vigilante all hoping to be New York's next mayor clashed in a debate with "high levels of testosterone" Thursday as the unpredictable campaign entered the homestretch. | Democratic candidate and front runner Zohran Mamdani, independent former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa pitched to voters in the first of two televised debates ahead of the November 4 election. | Early voting begins on October 25.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Coffin of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga arrives at state funeral. aljazeera.com Thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Kenya for a state funeral for Raila Odinga.

Daniel Warner (2025-10-17). Pam Bondi Before the Senate: When Politics Becomes Theater. counterpunch.org On October 7, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. What should have been a routine hearing descended into a theatrical display of personal attacks, interruptions, and challenges to the senators' authority. What was meant to be mere "testifying" by a Cabinet member turned into a dramatic performance. Bondi's conduct was more than uncivil; it was another example of the fragility of American democracy and the transformation of the meaning of politics.

Alex Lo (2025-10-17). US threats to decouple from China only expose its own vulnerability. scmp.com Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. After Beijing announced sweeping export controls last week on rare earths and other critical minerals, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went ballistic. | "Maybe there is some Leninist business model where hurting your customers is a good idea, but they are the largest supplier to the world," he said.

Newsroom (2025-10-17). Russia's October Energy Revenue Crashes by a Fifth. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's oil and gas revenue in October is expected to drop by about 21% to 950 billion roubles ($11.7 billion) from last year, due to lower prices and a stronger rouble. This decline poses challenges for the government, which is already dealing with a growing budget deficit and increased military spending. Oil and gas revenue …

DikelediM (2025-10-17). Matrics urged to uphold integrity as they take NSC pledge. sanews.gov.za Matrics urged to uphold integrity as they take NSC pledge | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates to approach their final examinations with honesty, integrity, and a sense of responsibility to themselves and the country. | Speaking at the National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony held at Harry Gwala High School in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Friday, Gwarube said the pledge represented a moment of deep meaning for learners across South Africa. | "It gives me great pride and joy to join you today, as we gather to witness a moment that c…

Isis María Allen (2025-10-17). Significativo ejercicio en la formación de diplomáticos cubanos. radiohc.cu Mas de 160 estudiantes cubanos del Instituto Superior de Relaciones Internacionales Raúl Roa García ponen a prueba su capacidad negociadora, oralidad y discurso en la XIII edición del Modelo de Naciones Unidas àÅgora 2025. Abel Perdomo de Vales, profesor de Derecho Internacional | Ese ejercicio de simulación del funcionamiento de la ONU es muy importante en el proceso de formación de los futuros diplomáticos, aseguró a esta radioemisora Abel Perdomo de Vales, profesor de Derecho Internacional. | Agregó que es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes pongan en práctica los conocimientos adquiridos en el proc…

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Suicide attack kills 7 Pakistani troops near Afghan border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack near the Afghan border on Friday.

Staff (2025-10-17). China shuns US software for documents, Tim Cook boosts iPhone Air: 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Images of hull sections suggest progress on China's fourth aircraft carrier…

Ramona Duhoux (2025-10-17). 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…

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Iranian female para powerlifter wins bronze in Cairo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Nikoo Ruzbehani of Iran seized a bronze medal in the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship in Egypt on Thursday.

Jo Carter (2025-10-17). A Chinese Korean story under the red flag. globalvoices.org Throughout Lee's life she faced the cultural revolution, political upheaval, gender discrimination, and rigid social expectationsOriginally published on The

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Iran open to talks but won't give in to excessive demands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Iran has always been ready for negotiations with all countries except the Zionist regime, Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Chinese ambassador receives returned tiger-shaped relic from U.S. institution. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng, on behalf of the Chinese government, formally accepted a tiger-shaped plaque on Thursday that was returned by a U.S. private institution, the Chinese Embassy said Friday.

| Our Correspondent | (2025-10-17). Extortion rate hits one million rupees in Malir. tribune.com.pk

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Israel mounts heaviest strikes on Lebanon in 10 months. tehrantimes.com Israeli warplanes and drones carried out dozens of strikes across south Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa on Thursday and Friday, leveling an asphalt factory, destroying a quarry and a diesel tanker, and striking villages as olive harvesters worked — an assault described by local media as the heaviest since last year's ceasefire.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Aluminum ingot output exceeds 300,000 tons in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Production of aluminum ingot in Iran reached 307,386 tons in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Gabisile (2025-10-17). Water Summit concludes with commitment to sustainable water management. sanews.gov.za Water Summit concludes with commitment to sustainable water management | The Umzinyathi District Water Summit wrapped up on Friday, with local leaders, stakeholders, and communities uniting to forge a cohesive plan for the district's water future. ⚪ Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa delivered the closing remarks, highlighting the summit's outcomes and the crucial role of traditional leadership in achieving water sustainability. ⚪ "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all stakeholders, including government departments, municipalities, civil society,…

nosihle (2025-10-17). G20 launches initiative to boost trade. sanews.gov.za G20 launches initiative to boost trade | As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economies on the continent, South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency has launched an initiative to unlock and accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects. ⚪ Cross border connectivity through roads, bridges, railways, water and transmission lines is vital for fostering trade, enhancing competitiveness and lifting the living standards of people. ⚪ "Recognising that increasing quality infrastructure investment is critical to support faster economic growth, sustainable development and disaster resilience, members reaffirme…

WW editors (2025-10-17). Push back against fascist repression! workers.org There is a truly mass movement in the streets growing in response to Trump's fascist agenda. Millions took part in the "No Kings" demonstrations in June. The Oct. 18 No Kings demonstrations, estimated to be 2,500 separate actions in all 50 states and in other countries, are expected to draw . . . |

Karthik Sankaran (2025-10-17). Trump bet $40B on Milei, but what do Americans get out of it? responsiblestatecraft.org It has been a busy week for U.S. policy towards Argentina.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

UMMID (2025-10-17). Cristiano Ronaldo highest goal scorer in World Cup Qualifiers. ummid.com Hitting two goals playing against Hungary, Portuguese star footballer and Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is now the top goal scorer in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-10-17). Bangladesh parties sign reform charter, but student and leftist group stays away. gnnhd.tv Charter seeks to reshape country's politics and institutions and give constitutional recognition to 2024 uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina, a long-time prime minister, to flee to India…

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Shahrzad theater to host reading performance of "Fools" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- On Saturday, the Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran will host a reading performance of the acclaimed American playwright Neil Simon's comedic fable "Fools."

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Iran defeat Thailand at Asia Pacific Goalball Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran beat Thailand 5-1 at the 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship on Thursday.

John W. Whitehead — Nisha Whitehead (2025-10-17). Police State Bounty Hunters. counterpunch.org "Brother, I am American. You are twisting my arm." — Man shouts "I am American" while ICE agents detain him Masked gunmen. Tasers. Tear gas. Pepper spray. Unmarked vehicles. Intimidation tactics. Brutality. Racial profiling. Children traumatized. Families terrorized. Journalists targeted. Citizens detained. Disabled individuals, minors, the elderly, pregnant women, military veterans—snatched off the streets. Private

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-10-17). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli occupation forces at Malkiyah site open fire at farmers harvesting olives in Aitaroun border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

UMMID (2025-10-17). Maharashtra MBB, BDS 2025 Round 3 Selection List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday October 17, 2025 on its official website medicalug2025.mahacet.org NEET UG 2025 Third Selection List of CAP Round 3 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).

Reuters (2025-10-17). Army officer sworn in as Madagascar's president after military takeover. scmp.com Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. | Ex-leader Andry Rajoelina, whom lawmakers impeached after he fled abroad at the weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down while in exile, despite widespread defections in the security forces and the High Constitutional Court…

| AFP | (2025-10-17). Starmer slams Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match at Aston Villa was the "wrong choice" after police advised the club no away fans could be at the game due to security concerns. | "This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets. The role of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation," Starmer wrote on X. | Villa announced earlier Thursday the club had been advised no Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend next month's Europa League meeting over…

scorinoco (2025-10-17). Venezuela VP Debunks Miami Herald's Fake News on Treason (+President Maduro on Dailymotion). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez debunked a fake news published by the US newspaper Miami Herald, calling it part of the "psychological warfare against the Venezuelan people." | "FAKE!! Another media outlet joining the garbage dump of psychological warfare against the Venezuelan people. They have no ethics or morals; they are exclusively for lies and carrion," Rodríguez Refuting Miami Herald's report of supposed internal divisions within chavismo, the vice president emphasized that the Bolivaria…

Tenants, Neighborhood Councils (2025-10-17). 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)…

UMMID (2025-10-17). 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.

James Wright (2025-10-17). Ash Sarkar bodies entire panel on BBC Question Time with cutting takedown of billionaire Britain. thecanary.co Political commentator Ash Sarkar not only dropped facts about billionaire Britain on BBC Question Time, she also exposed the con that is privatisation of essential services. Ash Sarkar: the "failed experiment" First, Sarkar took down the corporate robbery of privatisation via new figures from Common Wealth: 200 billion pounds of our money has been paid […] | By

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Belarus' grain harvest exceeds 9.7m tonnes. eng.belta.by "As of 17 October, some 9,705,000 tonnes of grain, including rapeseed and corn, were cropped in Belarus, up 310,000 tonnes year-on-year," the press service said.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). China to double EV charging network: Three-Year Doubling Action Plan. ecns.cn Key measures include upgrading urban fast-charging networks, expediting charging facility upgrades in expressway service areas and tackling rural charging infrastructure shortages, according to the plan.

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Chiefs of CIS intelligence agencies identify extremism, interference with integration as threats. eng.belta.by The 21st session of the Conference of the Heads of Security Agencies and Intelligence Agencies of the CIS member states on intelligence activities took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 17 October.

geo.tv (2025-10-17). China expels two top-ranked generals from military in graft probe. geo.tv Zhang Youxia , Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, swears an oath with members of the Central Military Commission Zhang Shengmin, Liu Zhenli, He Weidong, Li Shangfu, and Miao Hua, after they were elected on March 11, 2023.— ReutersHe…

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-10-17). Meta to give teens' parents more control after criticism over flirty AI chatbots. gnnhd.tv Meta said parents will also be able to block specific AI characters and see broad topics their teens discuss with chatbots and Meta's AI assistant, without turning off AI access entirely…

Jacob Sisneros (2025-10-17). Long Beach Musician Fatally Shot While Helping Friends Carry Gear In Front of Home. lataco.com Long Beach bassist Thomas Mello was fatally shot by a robber while helping his friends pack their instruments.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle. aljazeera.com Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.

Guillermo Alvarado (2025-10-17). Trump, øamenaza o confesión? radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, reconoció que ordenó "en secreto" a la Agencia Central de Inteligencia, la CIA, realizar acciones encubiertas para desestabilizar y derrocar al legítimo gobierno de Venezuela, encabezado por Nicolás Maduro. | Difícilmente en la región y el mundo haya alguien con la candidez suficiente para sorprenderse con esta información, toda vez que ese aparato de espionaje y penetración ideológica —cumple las dos funciones—, desde su fundación en 1947, se ha dedicado precisamente a eso. | Por esta razón, a mi juicio, el aviso del magnate presidente, más que una amena…

newarab (2025-10-17). Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president. newarab.com Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit, which mutinied and joined the anti-government protesters before announcing Tuesday that the military had taken power, after Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty. | "Today marks a historic turning point for our country," Randrianirin…

Oscar Salabarría (2025-10-17). Villa Clara potencia atención a políticas sociales. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del vice primer ministro de la República de Cuba Eduardo Martínez Díaz, sesionó este jueves en el Salón de los Escudos del Gobierno Provincial del Poder Popular en Villa Clara la reunión ordinaria de la Comisión Provincial para la atención a las Políticas Sociales. | La integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y su primera secretaria en la central geografía Susely Morfa González y la Gobernadora Milaxy Yanet Sánchez Armas expusieron cuánto se hace en importantes centros asistenciales en materia constructiva y de atención a médicos, enfermeras y personal sanitario en general.

Newsroom (2025-10-17). Classified Operation? U.S. Warship Harbors Survivors After Caribbean Incident. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. military has rescued two survivors from a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean following a strike that killed two others. These survivors may become the first prisoners of war in President Trump's declared conflict against "narcoterrorists" from Venezuela. The Pentagon has not commented on this situation. The attacked vessel was likely a …

Joseph Natoli (2025-10-17). When an Electorate Becomes an Audience. counterpunch.org In his rambling address to 800 Flag officers of the U.S. military, President Trump didn't get his MAGA boost from his audience. The 800 weren't an audience really. They had been summoned and were awaiting further orders. If they didn't like what they heard, they could, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsteth advised, resign. The

Nicole Foy (2025-10-17). We found that more than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents. They've been kicked, dragged and detained for days. nationofchange.org Videos of U.S. citizens being mistreated by immigration agents have filled social media feeds, but there is little clarity on the overall picture. So ProPublica investigated.

Zack Linly (2025-10-17). JD Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson And The Real 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'. newsone.com

Peter Hart (2025-10-17). The Case of the Disappearing Jobs Report. counterpunch.org One of the first casualties of the federal government shutdown was a much-anticipated jobs report that should have been released on October 3. There were numerous news stories conveying the message that the report would not be released, and several since then have pieced together various sources of private sector data to fill in the

Matt Simon (2025-10-17). How EVs can fix the grid and lower your electric bill. grist.org Depending on whom you're asking, renewable energy and electric vehicles will either destroy the grid or save it. The sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow, true enough, while a gas-fired power plant can generate electricity any time. That supposed precarity of renewables will get even shakier, critics argue, as Americans ditch conventional vehicles for electric ones, which will draw ever more power from an already strained grid. | Luckily, that's not a realistic scenario because of what renewables and EVs have in common: giant batteries. Solar and wind farms are plugging into huge banks of…

WSWS (2025-10-17). More than 100,000 workers prepare to strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The October 23 strike by teachers, healthcare workers and others will be the biggest in four decades, pointing to growing opposition to austerity and militarism.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-10-17). No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds. fidh.org A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the past five years there has been no significant shift towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia.
Paris, 10 October 2025. The 42-page report, titled "Enduring Injustice – A review of the death penalty in Asia (2020-2025)," presents key trends, developments, and figures related to the death penalty in the 20 retentionist countries in Asia (…) | – | /…

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2025-10-17). NMS Clarifies Hoima Vehicle Incident, Denies Wrongdoing. plusnews.ug The National Medical Stores (NMS) has dismissed allegations of impropriety following reports that one of its vehicles was impounded in Hoima City on Thursday after a box of medicines was found on board. In a statement issued by NMS Principal Public Relations Officer, Sheilla Nduhukire, the government medical supplier explained that the impounded consignment was …

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce about to expire. aljazeera.com Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Chinese PLA Navy ships arrive in Thailand for goodwill visit. ecns.cn The Yimengshan ship of the Chinese PLA Navy's 83rd taskforce approached Sattahip Port in Chonburi Province, Thailand.

geo.tv (2025-10-17). Bangladesh parties sign landmark reform charter after protests. geo.tv Muhammad Yunus , Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's Interim Government and Head of the National Consensus Commission, speaks after signing the July National Charter at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka on October 17, 2025. — AFPCharter aims at ensuring democratic reform…

Jamal Awar (2025-10-17). Ministry of Defence password breaches came from weak security. thecanary.co New research has revealed that more than 3,000 passwords belonging to UK civil servants have been publicly exposed since the start of 2024. Institutions that were among the most affected are the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Ministry of Justice, Department for Work and Pensions, and the UK Parliament. NordPass, in collaboration with the cybersecurity […] | By

| qaiser.shirazi | (2025-10-17). Rawalpindi ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan over repeated absences. tribune.com.pk An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan on Friday after she failed to appear in court. | The court directed the relevant authorities to arrest and produce Aleema before the court on October 19. | ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah observed that Aleema's repeated absences amounted to obstruction of juidicial proceedings. | The court could not record witness statements in the 26 November protest case lodged at Sadiqabad Police Station at today's hearing given Aleema's absence. | According to police sources, Aleema is likely to be arrested from Adiala Jail premises,…

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Lukashenko signs law to protect rights of borrowers. eng.belta.by This piece of legislation is aimed at protecting the property rights of citizens in relation to borrowing money and provides for amending the Civil Code and the laws "On currency regulation and currency control" and "On advertising".

Ji Siqi,Sylvia Ma (2025-10-17). China's rare earth export controls have gone global. Can it enforce them? scmp.com As more countries begin formulating contingency plans for their stocks of rare earth elements, analysts said China's tightening control over its near-monopoly status in the supply and refining capacity of the minerals — an action taken as part of Beijing's broader trade conflict with the US — could face challenges in enforcement. | Last week, China announced a sweeping expansion of its export control regime as it relates to rare earth elements — raw materials that are crucial components in the…

bwitanek (2025-10-17). No Complicity Launch Meeting Sunday October 19, 7pm via Zoom REGISTER NOW! fightbackbetter.com The meeting will focus on opposition to NJ police and other complicity in various fascist repressive measures falsely equating protected legal free speech activity and beliefs with illegal actions including terrorism. Trump is attempting to use that lying narrative…

WSWS (2025-10-17). Massachusetts 13-year-old abducted by ICE and transported to Virginia detention center. wsws.org The abduction by armed ICE agents of a seventh grader in Massachusestts has provoked angry protests. More than 80 residents and city councilors gathered outside Everett City Hall to demand the return of the boy, who was transferred to a juvenile immigration facility in Virginia.

Ed Sykes (2025-10-17). Highly influential Westminster lobby group sought billionaire money to push pro-Israel agenda. thecanary.co The British public knows little about Britain's "most powerful pro-Israel lobbying group". But thanks to a new report, we now have a better picture of how it works. The Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI) lobby group has a dominant position in the Tory party, counting around 80% of its MPs as members. But CFI hides […] | By

en.mehrnews (2025-10-17). Trump to meet China's Xi in 2 weeks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Days after saying there was "no reason" to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the two leaders will meet in two weeks.

NEO (2025-10-17). Speeding a major contributor to Makhado crash. sanews.gov.za Speeding a major contributor to Makhado crash | Speeding has been found to be a major contributing factor in the deadly Limpopo bus crash that claimed the lives of 43 people, the Department of Transport said on Friday. | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) investigation into the crash in Makhado found that the driver of the bus drove at a speed too high for the conditions down the mountain pass. | "During the mechanical investigation, it was also established that the bus and trailer only had five out of the 10 brakes in operational condition and that one brake on the bus had no braking ability. It was…

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Lukashenko gives piece of advice to young Belarusians for future use. eng.belta.by As he addressed young people during the opening ceremony, the president wished them strong health as well as new accomplishments and inventions for the benefit of Belarus.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Israel seeking to turn South Lebanon into a de facto buffer zone. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Lebanon is experiencing a complex moment, facing continuous Israeli bombardment, severe political divisions, and increasing economic and diplomatic pressures.

newarab (2025-10-17). Mahmoud Khalil can freely travel around US amid deportation case. newarab.com

Newsroom (2025-10-17). After Coup, Randrianirina Takes Oath as Madagascar's Leader. moderndiplomacy.eu Madagascar's new president, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, was inaugurated amid celebrations after he took power following protests that ousted the previous leader, Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, who fled the country, condemned the coup and refused to resign, despite support shifting away from him in the military and a quick endorsement of the army takeover by the High …

Noor Fatima (2025-10-17). New list of visa-free destinations for Pakistani passport released. gnnhd.tv Pakistani passport holders have visa-free access to 31 countries…

Jack Khoury (2025-10-17). IDF fire kills 11-year-old in West Hebron area, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com The child is one of several children and teens killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank in recent months…

Memo Torres (2025-10-17). DAILY MEMO: 'We Work In Fear Every Day,' A Car Wash Owner Tells L.A. TACO. lataco.com ICE took at least 18 people today, profiled several people with legal status, and rammed their vehicle into a rapid responder. A paletero from Culver City is back home after 115 days in detention, and DHS reported another death in ICE Custody. Meanwhile, DHS has Orwellian Big Brother capabilities enhanced by AI to track everyone with 80,000 cameras all over the U.S.

Ed Sykes (2025-10-17). Zack Polanski just channelled Benjamin Zephaniah with the message of love we so badly need. thecanary.co Green Party leader Zack Polanski is on a mission to "make hope normal again". And core to that is focusing on bringing people together rather than dividing them. On 16 October, he did this by reciting the poem British from the late, great Benjamin Zephaniah: British. pic.twitter.com/jnB0xVQ2Fw — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) October 16, 2025 Below […] | By

Guest Blogger (2025-10-17). Shut The CCC Now! wattsupwiththat.com And why do the government now need the advice of a bunch of climate crackpots to tell them how to adapt to weather? They managed perfectly alright before Gummer and his little band of con-merchants came along.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Araghchi discusses bilateral and global issues in series of Kampala meetings. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from various countries on the sidelines of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, to discuss bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Military leader sworn in as Madagascar's new president. aljazeera.com Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.

Seth Frantzman (2025-10-17). SDF moves forward with integration into new Syrian security forces. longwarjournal.org The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are moving forward on integration with the security forces of the Syrian transitional government. SDF leader Mazloum Abdi has given several interviews saying that a preliminary agreement has been made with Damascus.

Ed Newman (2025-10-17). Silvio Rodríguez visits Mujica's widow before his concert in Montevideo. radiohc.cu Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez visited the farm of former Uruguayan vice president and widow of former president José Mujica, Lucía Topolansky, on the eve of his performance in Montevideo, which is part of a Latin American tour. | This was reported—through a post on the social media platform X—by the Popular Participation Movement (MPP), the political group that forms part of the ruling Broad Front, which Mujica led until his death on May 13th and of which Topolansky is also a leader. | "Lucía welcomed Silvio Rodríguez to the ranch. "Life was past, but there is more to come," wrote the MPP,…

Newsroom (2025-10-17). Porsche Recruits Former McLaren Chief Leiters to Lead Turnaround Effort. moderndiplomacy.eu Porsche is looking to hire ex-McLaren CEO Michael Leiters as its new CEO to improve the company's performance and end the dual role held by Oliver Blume, who has been running both Porsche and its parent company Volkswagen. Under Blume's leadership, both companies have faced challenges, including global tariffs and decreased demand in China. Porsche's …

Ayelett Shani (2025-10-17). line has been crossed. If someone is in trouble with the gray market, they kill his. haaretz.com When counseling Israeli Arab families whose relatives were victims of homicide, social worker Safa Younes encountered a world she wasn't prepared for…

Newsroom (2025-10-17). More Than You Think: The Escalating Number of U.S. Strikes Off Venezuela's Coast. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has confirmed conducting at least five military strikes on vessels near Venezuela, claiming they were involved in drug trafficking, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 individuals. A sixth strike occurred recently against a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, where some crew members survived and are now being held on …

A a (2025-10-17). Il piano di Trump, la mano di Blair. strategic-culture.su Il piano evidenziava ancora una volta la solita ipocrisia e mentalità coloniale di Washington, Londra e, più in generale, dell'Occidente. | Segue nostro Chi non muore si rivede | C'è un vecchio detto che recita "Chi non muore si rivede", che in qualche modo si adatta perfettamente ai politici, perché tutti quanti, prima o dopo, si ripresentano sulla scena politica. | àà infatti successo che, poco dopo l'annuncio del riconoscimento…

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Saudi Arabia interested in advancing relations with Belarus in trade, investments. eng.belta.by Heads of the diplomatic missions emphasized the eagerness to continue advancing the dialogue in politics, economy, trade, investments, science, and culture. The parties also discussed the schedule of forthcoming contacts between Minsk and Riyadh.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Maduro blasts 'open conspiracy' as Trump confirms CIA directive to targeting Venezuela. tehrantimes.com Venezuela on Thursday stepped up its diplomatic push against Washington, formally asking the UN Security Council to declare recent U.S. strikes in the southern Caribbean illegal and to condemn what Caracas calls an unprecedented authorization for the CIA to carry out covert lethal operations against the country.

Igor Volsky (2025-10-17). How billionaires benefit from government shutdowns. peoplesworld.org Most people are surprised to learn that government shutdowns and the ensuing finger-pointing haven't always been a mainstay of American politics. To understand how we got to this point, we must first examine who benefits from shutdowns. For decades, conservatives in Congress have used one manufactured budget crisis after another to drive a narrative that the government …

WSWS (2025-10-17). US-China economic war intensifying, not de-escalating. wsws.org A new front has opened up with the imposition of major fees on Chinese built, owned or operated ships docking at US ports.

| Our Correspondent | (2025-10-17). NADRA unveils new rules to strengthen digital ID system. tribune.com.pk The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued two regulatory frameworks — the Digital Identity Regulations 2025 and the National Data Exchange Layer (NDEL) Regulations 2025 — to modernise Pakistan's identification system and advance the government's Digital Pakistan vision. | The frameworks were developed with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and approved by the Ministry of Law and Justice. | Under the Digital Identity Regulations, NADRA will build a national digital ID ecosystem, enabling citizens to verify their identities online via biometric and…

Javier Cabral (2025-10-17). Mexican Farmers Shut Down Highways In National Strike, Demanding Better Prices For Their Produce. lataco.com The dramatic actions—showing farmers at times dumping their limes and avocados—are a direct challenge to president Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, demanding an end to NAFTA flexibilities and other policies that farmers say are destroying their livelihoods.

Yasmine Louanchi (2025-10-17). Yemen: Release Human Rights Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra. fidh.org The undersigned non-governmental organisations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent human rights lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra from arbitrary detention.
14 October 2025. A family member reported that, on 25 September 2025, a group of Houthi armed forces and armed men in civilian clothing arrested Abdulmajeed Sabra after they stormed his office in the Shamila area of the capital, Sana'a, and took him to an (…) | – |

mediasanctuary (2025-10-17). Learning more about rock climbing at the Central Rock Gym in Troy NY. mediasanctuary.org Caelan McPherson went to the central rock gym and had a conversation with the General Manger Alex Servis. To learn more about how rock climbing is a sport that any age can do, how the climbing community is important part of the sport, and some tips for beginners…

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Who is John Bolton and what has he been indicted for? aljazeera.com The former NSA is accused of sharing sensitive government information and retaining similar secrets without permissions.

| Our Correspondent | (2025-10-17). Suicide attack on security forces' camp in North Waziristan's Mir Ali foiled. tribune.com.pk A suicide attack targeting security forces in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, has been foiled after one militant drove an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of a security forces' camp, according to security sources. | The vehicle exploded, after which three more assailants attempted to storm the compound on foot. All three were shot dead outside the camp following what officials described as a "prompt and decisive" response by troops. | No casualties were reported among security personnel, the sources said. | ŸÖ€åÿ± ÿπŸÑ€å ŸÖ&eur…

newarab (2025-10-17). UK politicians slammed for calling Israeli fan ban 'antisemitic'. newarab.com

Joe Glenton (2025-10-17). Palestine Action win right to appeal ruling over their proscription. thecanary.co The British government have lost their appeal to stop lawyers challenging a ban on Palestine Action (PA). The non-violent direct action group were proscribed in July. The case is seen by critics as a landmark case for civil liberties. The Guardian reported: On Friday, three judges, led by the lady chief justice, upheld Mr Justice […] | By

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Tehran, St. Petersburg exchanges take first step toward regional energy market alliance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) and the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to establish joint trading mechanisms — a move both sides see as the first step toward a regional alliance of energy exchanges.

Hadley Tomicki (2025-10-17). Weekend Eats: A Morning Cafe For 'Sancho' Sandwiches and Oaxacan Breakfast Burritos In West L.A. lataco.com Plus a "festive funeral" with DJs, dancing, drone shows, and giant puppets. Sounds fun.

Reuters (2025-10-17). Ace Frehley, original Kiss lead guitarist and co-founder, dead at 74. scmp.com Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss, whose hard-driving sound, stage theatrics and iconic make-up created one of the most popular and groundbreaking bands of all time, died on Thursday at age 74, his family said. | A representative for Frehley, Lori Lousararian, attributed his death to a recent fall at his home, Rolling Stone magazine said.

Peoples Dispatch (2025-10-17). Ecuadorian government increases repression of Indigenous-led national strike. peoplesdispatch.org CONAIE reports that at least two people have been killed so far and more than a hundred have been injured. The government defends the actions of the security forces and promises to end the national strike in a few days.

WSWS (2025-10-17). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Nagaland public sector workers strike for promotions; Bangladesh: Non-government secondary school teachers resume protests; South Australian public sector workers strike for better wages; ANZ bank workers in Melbourne oppose major job cuts…

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). CAU called on to train more professionals. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations on the 120th founding anniversary of China Agricultural University, calling on it to cultivate more professionals with expertise and passion for agriculture.

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2025-10-17). Uganda Hits Back at Western Media Over "False" Reports Targeting the Army and Leadership. plusnews.ug The Ugandan government has dismissed as "foreign-targeted propaganda" a recent BBC report alleging that President Yoweri Museveni maintains power through a shadowy elite military unit, describing the publication as part of a wider Western campaign to discredit Uganda's leadership and destabilize its institutions. The BBC article, published on Friday under the headline "The 'shadow army' …

UMMID (2025-10-17). China: Transition from "Panda Diplomacy" to "Wolf Warrior Diplomacy" ummid.com China is now the second most powerful soft power country in the world, after the United States, according to Brand Finance's sixth annual Global Soft Power Index.

Martha Rios (2025-10-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel ratifica solidaridad y apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó este jueves la solidaridad de su país con el pueblo y Gobierno de Venezuela, ante la reciente aprobación de operaciones encubiertas de la CIA contra la nación bolivariana por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en X, el jefe de Estado dirigió un mensaje de apoyo al presidente constitucional venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, y condenó las acciones del imperio y su desatinado cabecilla. | En momentos en que el imperio y su desatinado cabecilla aprueban operaciones en…

albawaba (2025-10-17). Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire violations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli fighter jets and drones launched a new wave of airstrikes on Thursday across several towns in Lebanon's southern Nabatieh and South governorates, escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire in place since November 2024. According to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA), at least five strikes targeted areas including Ansar and Sinai, with no immediate reports of casualties.The Israeli military confirmed the operations, claiming to have struck a site operated by the environmental group "Green Without Borders," which it accused of serving as a Hezbollah front. Officials said the attac…

geo.tv (2025-10-17). Nearly 900m poor people exposed to climate shocks, warns UN. geo.tv

newarab (2025-10-17). Suit blaming BNP Paribas for Sudan atrocities goes to US jury. newarab.com A New York jury began deliberating Thursday on allegations that French banking giant BNP Paribas' business in Sudan contributed to The trial, which began September 9 and will be decided by a jury of eight, has heard the claims of three Sudanese plaintiffs, who testified on a litany of horrors committed by Sudanese soldiers and The…

UMMID (2025-10-17). 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.

Drago Bosnic (2025-10-17). Zelensky's Desperate Plea for Tomahawks, Amid the Folly of U.S-NATO Military Escalation. Ukraine Settlement? The Trump-Putin Meeting in Budapest. globalresearch.ca As the Kiev junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky stepped off his aircraft at the Andrews Air Force Base, eyes set on a mirage of US/NATO "salvation", he still didn't understand that he comes as not an equal, but a supplicant, clutching …

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2025-10-17). Venezuelan Coup Leader Maria Corina Machado Vows To Privatize Oil. popularresistance.org The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was given to María Corina Machado, a far-right, pro-war Venezuelan opposition leader who has been funded by the US government for more than two decades. | Machado has helped to lead numerous violent coup attempts in Venezuela, in 2002, 2014, 2017, 2019, and again today. | She is now at the center of the US government's regime-change war against Venezuela. | In an interview with Donald Trump Jr. in February 2025, Machado made it clear that she wants to privatize Venezuela's state-owned oil industry and sell off the South American nation's natural resources to US corporations.

Mathias Woo (2025-10-17). More than a tech hub, Northern Metropolis can be a cradle for culture. scmp.com Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis is more than a mere zoning plan; it is a crucial part of China's development strategy and a pivotal step towards elevating the Greater Bay Area's (GBA) global profile. With development now under way, the conversation must shift to a new realm: soft power. | The Northern Metropolis should not be just another new town designed to address Hong Kong's housing and industrial needs. Rather, it must emerge as a zone of cultural emancipation that takes the GBA's development…

UMMID (2025-10-17). Hajj 2026 2nd Waiting List of 7,636 Pilgrims, Payment Details Out. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the second waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 7,636 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before October 31, 2025.

Becca Renk, Popular Resistance. (2025-10-17). Sanctuary: Why Portland And Venezuela Are In Washington's Crosshairs. popularresistance.org Portland, Oregon was my sanctuary as a teenager. I was a weird kid, a label I mostly embraced. But being different in my hometown rural north Idaho was exhausting. When I needed to recharge myself, I would drive the nine hours to Portland to bask in the city that accepted me just as I was. | Maybe that is the Trump administration's problem with Portland today: it is literally a sanctuary city. | Oregon became the first state to pass a sanctuary bill in 1987. Thirty years later, Portland passed a sanctuary city resolution. These laws prohibit state and city officials, including police, from cooperating with federa…

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Foreign tourists visit Khaf's historical attractions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Head of Khaf Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department gave news of visit of second group of European tourists to Khaf county, Khorasan Razavi province, during Iranian month of Mehr (started Sept. 23).

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2025-10-17). Israel violates ceasefire, freed Palestinians bear torture marks. electronicintifada.net Israeli court extends arbitrary detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted from Kamal Adwan Hospital in December 2024.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Think tank report highlights rural development, cultural inheritance in China's Xizang. ecns.cn The three-chapter report provides a comprehensive introduction to the significant achievements of integrated pathways, along with experiences and insights from rural development and cultural inheritance in Xizang.

Ed Newman (2025-10-17). Cuban president reaffirms solidarity and support for Venezuela. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, today expressed Cuba's solidarity with the people and government of Venezuela, in light of the recent approval by the United States government of covert CIA operations against the Bolivarian nation. | Through his official X account, the Cuban leader sent a message of support to the constitutional Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, and condemned the actions of the empire and its misguided leader. | "At a time when the empire and its misguided leader approve covert CIA operations aga…

The Independent (2025-10-17). NAM ministers renew call for multilateralism. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Foreign ministers from member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Wednesday opened a two-day meeting in Uganda's capital Kampala, renewing calls for multilateralism amid rising geopolitical tensions. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who chaired the meeting themed "Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence," said no country should seek to dominate …

____ (2025-10-17). Motor racing-Russell convinced new contract puts him on pole for 2026 title shot. devdiscourse.com George Russell is convinced his new Mercedes deal provides the best chance of winning a Formula One title when the sport enters a new engine era next year.

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Sexual assault of Hong Kong tourist in Taipei Main Station sparks anger. ecns.cn A tourist from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was sexually assaulted in Taipei Main Station in Taiwan by a man last Thursday, arousing netizens' anger, Taiwanese media reported.

Robert Hunziker (2025-10-17). Nuclear Goes Political. counterpunch.org Climate change has a new partner in its quest to alter life as we know it: Nuclear, the power buzzword for the AI Holy Grail of human submission to digital electrons mimicking human brainpower. And AI can't survive, can't thrive without enormous amounts of electrical energy. Wall Street has the answer and politicians agree that

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Belarus, Israel discuss plans to create Holocaust and Resistance Museum in Novogrudok. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Israel Yuri Yaroshevich held a meeting with the Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Dani Dayan.

tehrantimes (2025-10-17). Greta Thunberg recounts abuse after Israel detention: 'Imagine what they do to Palestinians'. tehrantimes.com Greta Thunberg returned from the Global Sumud flotilla bearing more than bruises — she brought a searing account of physical violence and deliberate humiliation that, she and fellow activists say, reflect a systematic architecture of abuse in Israeli detention.

albawaba (2025-10-17). Greta Thunberg reveals how she was tortured by Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Swedish activist and Global Sumud Flotilla member Greta Thunberg recently recounted how she was violently mistreated during the five-day Israeli captivity, while also criticizing the Swedish Foreign Ministry for not taking action. In detail, Thunberg told Swedish outlet

____ (2025-10-17). EXCLUSIVE-ICE, Border Patrol agents to receive pay during government shutdown. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has promised tens of thousands of federal agents carrying out his immigration crackdown that they will be paid during the government shutdown, according to emails seen by Reuters, even as other federal workers go without pay. The pay plan was communicated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection staff on Wednesday in separate internal emails seen by Reuters.

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2025-10-17). The Strategic Miscalculation of Escalation: Supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine and the Risk of Catastrophe. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | The recent discourse surrounding the potential U.S. transfer of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine marks a significant inflection point in the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is considering approving such a transfer, …

newarab (2025-10-17). ICC spox says arrest warrant for Netanyahu still in force. newarab.com Speaking to The New Arab's sis…

Ed Newman (2025-10-17). UK court clears path for legal challenge to Palestine Action ban. radiohc.cu Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled that a full judicial review of the government's controversial ban on Palestine Action, a direct action group, can proceed next month. | The three-judge panel, led by Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr, dismissed the Home Office's attempt to block the case, upholding an earlier ruling by Mr. Justice Chamberlain that had granted co-founder Huda Ammori permission to contest the ban. | The ruling marks the first time in British history that a "proscribed" organization has won the right to challenge its designation under the country's so-called Terrorism Act in open court. | Observers defi…

newarab (2025-10-17). UK loses bid to block Palestine Action ban challenge. newarab.com The British government on Friday lost its bid to block the co-founder of Britain's Home Office asked the Court of Appeal to…

ecns.cn (2025-10-17). Jakarta—Bandung High-Speed Railway tops 12 million riders in two years. ecns.cn Two years after its launch, the Jakarta—Bandung High-Speed Railway, the first in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has safely transported more than 12 million passengers, marking a milestone in the country's modern transit development.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2025-10-17). The 12th Central American Games Have Begun in Guatemala. radiohc.cu Havana, October 17 (RHC) — At least 15 disciplines will begin their competitions today as part of the sporting event that is the XII Central American Games in Guatemala, with all the information on the event's website. | The excitement can be experienced (with schedule, venues, disciplines, news, and results) at www.guatemala2025.gt and through the platforms of the local Olympic Committee and the country's Autonomous Sports Confederation. | The Pan American Sports Organization's channel www.panamsportschannel.org/ will be broadcasting live on four channels, in the first step of the cycle leading up t…

UMMID (2025-10-17). Saudi Arabia makes it to 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Saudi Arabia vs. Iraq fixture in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Tuesday ended in a draw but made sure that the Green Falcon will be playing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

aljazeera (2025-10-17). Kanchha Sherpa, last member of first Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92. aljazeera.com Kanchha Sherpa helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary summit Everest in 1953.

Eric Nixon (2025-10-17). Penn senior and family host 10th annual fundraiser for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Yuva Gambhir has a full life. The University of Pennsylvania senior studies cognitive science and DJs events around Philadelphia — he also lives with a rare degenerative muscular disease. | Gambhir began showing symptoms of

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Exhibition celebrating Belarus' milestones opens in Belgrade. eng.belta.by The exhibition was put together by the Embassy of Belarus in Serbia in collaboration with the Belgrade Axios Gallery. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of Serbian ministries and agencies, the National Assembly, the diplomatic corps, the media, and the public.

EDWIN (2025-10-17). South Africa pushes export diversification at trade expo. sanews.gov.za South Africa pushes export diversification at trade expo | South Africa has intensified efforts to expand its export footprint across Africa and beyond, following a successful Export Symposium and Expo. | The expo was hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in Midrand from 14 — 16 October 2025. | Bringing together over 130 local exporters from key value-added and high-growth sectors, the event served as a strategic platform to showcase proudly South African products and drive conversations on trade diversification in an increasingly volatile global market. | According to the d…

UMMID (2025-10-17). 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.

eng.belta.by (2025-10-17). Cardinal Gugerotti to visit Belarus to attend Pinsk Diocese festivities. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Holy See Yury Ambrazevich met with Prefect of the Dicastery for Eastern Churches Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti.