(2025-10-21). Relief for H-1B workers: New visa fee excludes existing holders and students in US. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Thousands of Indian professionals and students in the United States have received a major reprieve after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to those already residing in the country on valid visas.The clarification ends weeks of uncertainty following US President Donald Trump's proclamation introducing a steep charge on employers sponsoring foreign skilled workers. The fee, equivalent to nearly Rs 90 lakh, was set to take effect on September 21, 2025, and had caused widespread panic among Indian professionals,…
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM. tribune.com.pk 
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the nation's glass ceiling and paving the way for a decisive turn to the right. | An acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and an admirer of Britain's Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi received 237 votes in the lower house election to choose the next premier, securing a majority in the 465-seat chamber. Her victory marks a historic moment for Japan, where men continue to dominate top political roles, but it also signals a potential shift toward more hardline stances on immigration and social policy. | Re…
(2025-10-21). Why Trump Believes Ukraine Can't Win the War Against Russia? thinktank.pk 
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements have sparked intense debate. He has expressed skepticism about Ukraine's ability to emerge victorious, suggesting that the war should freeze along current battle lines and that territorial concessions might be necessary. This perspective comes amid shifting U.S. policy and global …
(2025-10-21). Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out. indybay.org On Pacifica's CRD, Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out on No Kings Day; Attorney Andrew Rankin on Daca, TPS and Defense of Immigrant Rights…
(2025-10-21). Algeria says working to bring back 7 teen migrants from Spain. newarab.com 
Algeria said Monday it was working to repatriate seven teenagers whose Mediterranean crossing to During an official visit to Algiers by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, his
(2025-10-21). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). Ecuador: Abusive Response to Protests. hrw.org An army member clashes with a protester during a demonstration against diesel price hikes and other economic measures by Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa's government, in Quito, Ecuador October 12, 2025. | © REUTERS/Karen Toro…
(2025-10-21). Monday 10/20: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-21). Saudi Arabia executes man said to have joined protests as minor. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Nigerian security forces clash with protesters demanding release of a separatist leader. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Nigerian security forces fired tear gas and arrested dozens of demonstrators on Monday, October 20, 2025, as protests erupted demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) separatist group.The clashes took place outside the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Kanu was scheduled for a hearing in his long-running trial on charges of terrorism and treasonable felony.Armed police, backed by water cannons and armored vehicles, patrolled central districts, blocked major roads, and dispersed crowds with tear gas as protesters sought to gather near gov…
(2025-10-21). Ecuador: International organisations condemn the repression of social protest and call on the international community to remain vigilant. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). Maccabi Tel Aviv refuse away tickets for Aston Villa match. newarab.com 
The ban followed safety concerns raised by British Police, who cited potential protests outside Villa Park, following demonstrations at "From…
(2025-10-21). Amid "No Kings" protests, the Trump administration flexes military muscle to intimidate opposition. wsws.org A live-fire military display overseen by Vice President JD Vance marks a new stage in the Trump administration's preparations for domestic repression and dictatorship.
(2025-10-21). After the "No Kings" protests: What Next? wsws.org The mass protests mark the beginning of a powerful movement against the Trump regime, but without a clear political perspective and understanding of the broader situation, this immense popular opposition risks being dissipated.
(2025-10-21). Australian protests against fascism and the far-right. wsws.org "There are so many similarities between Trump and Hitler and their leadership. And because the US is so powerful, I feel like Australia is following suit."
(2025-10-21). Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with six other human rights organisations, condemns the alarming repression of peaceful protests across EU countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Following the illegal interception and arbitrary detention of activists aboard the GSF, millions of people have gathered across Europe to express their support. In several countries, demonstrations were met with excessive use of force, (…) | – |
(2025-10-21). 'Time for a general strike!': Union president Sara Nelson calls for action at DC "No Kings" protest. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-10-21). Hundreds of Thousands in SF "No Kings Day" Protest. indybay.org San Francisco joins millions in worldwide repudiation of Trump regime…
(2025-10-20). It's not immigrants that are a threat to women and girls. It's men, whoever they are. thecanary.co Women and girls have a legitimate reason to feel increasingly unsafe in our society, but it's not because of immigrants and foreigners, it is far simpler than that; it's because of men. I can hear the protestations already, 'Not All Men', and of course, that would be ridiculous to assert. So then, why do we […] | By
(2025-10-20). Palestinians Freed from Israeli Prisons Denied Reunion with Families, Deported Instead. transcend.org As Trump Claims a 'Forever' Peace: Palestinians gathered in the West Bank to reunite with loved ones set to be released as part of the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. But many were devastated to learn that Israel had deported them.
(2025-10-20). Saudi Arabia: Spate of Executions of Child Offenders. hrw.org (Beirut) — Saudi authorities on October 20, 2025, executed a man convicted of alleged crimes committed as a child, Human Rights Watch said today. Abdullah al-Derazi had been sentenced to death on terrorism charges related to participating in protests and funeral processions. He was the 300th person executed by Saudi authorities in 2025. The authorities have been carrying out executions at an unprecedented rate in 2025 without apparent due process, including at least one execution of a known journalist and at least 198 for nonviolent drug-related offenses. A second person, Jalal al-Labbad, who was executed o…
(2025-10-20). "No Kings" Demonstrations: US Deep State Attempt Color Revolution against Trump, Before He Meets with Putin. "Will this Turn into a Civil War" globalresearch.ca The "No Kings" protest shows that what has been happening for decades in other countries, specifically Washington-backed color revolutions financed through unaccountable money…
(2025-10-20). Madagascar president Rajoelina flees with French aid amid mass Gen Z protest. wsws.org While the mass mobilization advances social demands that can only be met through a struggle for workers' power and socialism, the army's intervention aims to defend bourgeois order and preserve the interests of imperialism and the national bourgeoisie.
(2025-10-20). Beyond the Farm Laws: Corporate Cloud Poised to Reign Over India's Fields. globalresearch.ca Nearly four years after India's historic year-long farmers' protests forced the repeal of three pro-corporate farm laws, it is clear that the government's underlying agenda remains intact. The repeal was little more than a tactical retreat. | Today, the same agenda …