(2025-10-21). Counting the dead in Israel's genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
A As of Sunday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has recorded over 68,000 people killed, the majority of them women, children, and the elderly, with around 170,200 wounded since the w…
(2025-10-21). The Genocide Will Not End Unless Palestinian Political Leaders are Free. counterpunch.org 
It is impossible to know the full extent of the physical and mental damage inflicted upon the Palestinian people of Gaza: the Ministry of Health has inadequate numbers for the dead and injured, and the trauma will only be known over the course of the years —if specialists are indeed able to return to the area. The United Nations reports that its entire child protection apparatus in Gaza has 'almost collapsed'. Stunningly, the UN notes that one in five babies in Gaza is born preterm or underweight, and that in June 2025, 11,000 pregnant women faced famine conditions while 17,000 more struggled with acute mal…
(2025-10-21). Qatari emir slams Gaza truce violations as Vance lands in Israel. newarab.com 
Speaking at Qatar's legislative council, the emir stated that the international community must protect Gazans and ensure Israel is held to account for violations, which have killed dozens of Palestinians since the truce came into effect. | He also warned that Israel was accelerating settler expansion in the occ…
(2025-10-21). Funerals held for two Israeli soldiers killed by anti-tank missile in southern Gaza. haaretz.com Maj. Yaniv Kula and Staff Sgt. Itay Yavetz were killed when militants emerged from a tunnel and fired at IDF bulldozers near a humanitarian aid route…
(2025-10-21). Qatar's Emir condemns 'continued violation' of Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Speaking at the opening session of Qatar's Shura Council, the country's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned a…
(2025-10-21). Vance due in Israel as US seeks to shore up Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a flare-up of violence, with Despite incidents over the weekend, both warring parties have said they are committed to the US-backed truce, and
(2025-10-21). Israel kills two in Gaza as aid trucks prevented from entering. newarab.com 
An The strike targeted the Sha'f neighbourhood in
(2025-10-21). Israeli soldiers behind killing of Gaza's Hind Rajab identified. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a shocking turn of event, an investigative journalism program was able to identify Israeli soldiers who were involved in the massacre of 6-year-old girl Hind Rajab, whose story ignited outrage not only in the Middle East but worldwide.Journalists at "What's Hidden is Greater" prgram were able to reach the names and the photos of Israeli soldiers involved in the murder of the Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was shot dead in January 2024, south of Gaza City.What exactly happened to Hind Rajab?: On Jan. 29, 2024, the Israeli forces committed a massacre in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in souther…
(2025-10-21). Academic Freedom Under Siege: Right Wing Repression and Principled Resistance. juancole.com By Mehmet Rakipoƒülu and ƒ∞brahim àñzco≈üar | — Exeter, UK and Mardin, Türkiye (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the aftermath of 7 October 2023 — when Hamas's surprise "Al-Aqsa Flood" attack and Israel's devastating genocidal war on Gaza shook global politics — Western academia has entered its own crisis. From the United States …
(2025-10-21). Israel's Latest Strikes on Gaza expose the fragile illusion of Peace. juancole.com by Ronny P Sasmita ( Middle East Monitor ) — The latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have once again exposed the frailty of what the world had hoped would be a lasting truce. Barely days after the so-called Gaza Plan was endorsed in Cairo as a new framework for postwar reconstruction and governance, the …
(2025-10-21). Trump publicly dumps own Gaza peace deal? 'We'll go in and…' declaration | Hamas,Israel,US,Arab,Iran. hindustantimes.com During a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, declaring the group would be "eradicated" if it violates the fragile Gaza ceasefire his administration brokered earlier this month. Trump remarks follow Israeli airstrikes that killed dozens in Gaza after Hamas was accused of attacking Israeli troops, further endangering the U.S.-led peace deal signed in Sharm El Sheikh last month.
(2025-10-21). Gaza Deal or No Deal? counterpunch.org 
All the living hostages held by Hamas returned to Israel this week. The 20 men have been reunited with their ecstatic families. It's extraordinary that they are still alive, more than two years after Hamas and its allies seized them along with around 230 others after the attacks of October 7. They survived two years
(2025-10-21). Why are the ceasefires with Israel merely time bombs? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/WriterThe war in Gaza has been temporarily halted by the show of force in Sharm el-Sheikh. However, it should be noted that this is not actually a peace agreement, but merely a ceasefire agreement. This is because, although US President Trump announced that the process had moved to its second phase, …
(2025-10-21). What 'Remains' in Gaza's Bone Temple. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-21). New Zealand government denounces looming strike by 110,000 workers for being pro-Palestine. wsws.org The right-wing government is deeply concerned about widespread opposition to the Gaza genocide as well as its assault on living standards and public services.
(2025-10-21). tight control over his ambiguous Gaza deal has Netanyahu spiraling. haaretz.com Witkoff and Kushner are in Israel to ensure it stays aligned with Washington. They sided with Hamas on key cease-fire disputes, and their own deal's paradox — negotiating with Hamas now only to erase it later — will also soon test Netanyahu's ties with his far-right allies…
(2025-10-21). Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks. aljazeera.com Deadly Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza as US VP and other officials visit Israel for ceasefire talks.
(2025-10-21). Body of slain hostage Tal Haimi, killed on October 7, returned to Israel. haaretz.com Haimi, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, joined the battle over the kibbutz during the Hamas attack on the morning of October 7, 2023. Ella Haimi said her husband fought together with Lior Rudaeff, whose body remains in Gaza; 15 deceased hostages remain in Gaza…
(2025-10-21). 'You Cannot Fight the World': The Hidden Meaning behind Trump's Warning to Israel. counterpunch.org A single, candid statement by US President Donald Trump during a Fox News interview on October 9 may illuminate the true calculus behind Israel's decision for a ceasefire in Gaza, following a relentless, two-year genocidal campaign that has tragically killed and wounded nearly a quarter of a million Palestinians. "Israel cannot fight the world, Bibi,"
(2025-10-21). As war on Gaza lulls, the search for thousands of missing begins. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). U.S. seeks to enlist Azerbaijan in international force to stabilize Gaza under postwar plan. haaretz.com Washington sees Azerbaijan as a key candidate for an international peacekeeping force due to its ties with Israel and Turkey, but Baku remains hesitant to join as Israeli officials warn against Turkish military involvement in postwar Gaza…
(2025-10-21). Rahaf in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-10-21). Witkoff, Kushner meet recently released Gaza hostages in Tel Aviv as Vance to land in Israel. haaretz.com
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-10-21). Republican White supremacy exposed through Trump's agenda. independentaustralia.net 
(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). U.S. Out of UN 'Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management'. wattsupwiththat.com "The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced the withdrawal of interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions." (- Federal Reserve Board, October 16, 2025) [1]…
(2025-10-21). Pakistan Set to Join BRICS as Full Member by 2025 or 2026. infobrics.org Diplomatic support from China and Russia increases prospects for Pakistan's BRICS membership…
(2025-10-21). Disgraced Prince Andrew may face more legal woes: UK biographer. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Rising Temperatures Threaten UK trees. wattsupwiththat.com Has anybody seen our forests "under stress"? I take my dog for walk round the local woods most days, and all the trees look as healthy as they ever have.
(2025-10-21). People pay tribute to Nobel laureate Yang Zhenning. ecns.cn Tsinghua University Institute for Advanced Study sets up a memorial room on campus, open for condolences from friends and well-wishers from last Saturday to this Friday.
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM. ecns.cn Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament.
(2025-10-21). Michoacan's Citrus Leader Slain Amid Crime Allegiations. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Michoacan announced the killing of Bernardo Bravo, a vocal leader of lime growers. Bravo had been outspoken about the extortion pressures imposed by organized crime on producers in the region.
(2025-10-21). Japan's parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country's first female PM. aljazeera.com Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority.
(2025-10-21). Trump and Zelensky clash at tense White House meeting over Ukraine's future. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A tense White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday erupted into a heated confrontation, exposing deep rifts over how to end the nearly four-year war with Russia. The closed-door session, intended to outline a path to peace, reportedly devolved into shouting as the two leaders sparred over territorial concessions and continued U.S. military aid.According to close sources, Trump chastised Zelensky for rejecting Russian demands, warning that Ukraine risked being "destroyed" unless it surrendered the eastern Donbas region, including Donetsk a…
(2025-10-21). Royal Fallout: Escalating Scandal Surrounds Prince Andrew. devdiscourse.com Prince Andrew finds himself at the center of a growing controversy as calls intensify for him to be stripped of his titles following new revelations about his longstanding relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite having agreed to cease using the title of Duke of York, the prince remains embroiled in a scandal that threatens to further tarnish the reputation of the British monarchy.
(2025-10-21). Turkish prosecutors seek long jail terms for opposition mayors. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). UAE refers nine Arab nationals to court for alleged kidnapping, blackmail. geo.tv 
The image shows a collage of faces of nine Arab nationals allegedly involved in kidnapping and blackmail. — WAM/FileABU DHABI: At least Nine Arab nationals have been referred to the court in the United Arab Emirates over allegations of kidnapping and blackmail stemming from a…
(2025-10-21). Charged for saying 'I love Muhammad', India's Muslims decry gov't crackdown. aljazeera.com Several BJP-ruled states file cases against hundreds of Muslims, most of them in Uttar Pradesh, for raising the chant.
(2025-10-21). Diwali provokes 'hazardous' alert over New Delhi air quality. aljazeera.com Fireworks set off for the festival of lights contribute to Indian capital's 'worst in the world' air quality.
(2025-10-21). A Bonkers King: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-21). Showered with Lies. counterpunch.org 
The Senate Finance Committee hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was explosive. The Secretary of Health and Human Services was accused of "reckless disregard for science and the truth," and senators from both parties were openly hostile as they questioned him extensively on his vaccine policies, as well as the firing of scientific advisory board
(2025-10-21). A New Era in Moscow: The Direction of Syria. uwidata.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The visit of Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sha'ra to Moscow was not merely a diplomatic contact; it signaled a period in which the balance of power in the Middle East is being redefined. This visit both offered clues about Syria's new foreign policy course and clearly showed how Russia wants …
(2025-10-21). Navigating Indonesia's Nuclear Plans: Clean Energy Solution or Geopolitical Gamble. infobrics.org If effectively implemented, the nuclear energy project holds the potential to generate a substantial, transformative, and innovative impact on Indonesia's energy landscape. Beyond reinforcing national energy resilience, nuclear energy development may also support economic development through the conservation of conventional energy resources and the diversification of the energy portfolio…
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(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). Thursday 10/23: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2025-10-21). What caused Amazon's AWS outage, and why did so many major apps go offline? aljazeera.com Amazon Web Services, a cloud platform that supports a portion of the internet, experienced a massive outage on Monday.
(2025-10-21). Japan's ruling party forms new coalition. ecns.cn Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi has largely boosted her chances to be elected Japan's first female prime minister after her party formally signed an agreement in Tokyo to form a coalition government with the Japan Innovation Party on the eve of the extraordinary session of the Diet.
(2025-10-21). Saturday 11/8: Potrero Hill and Dogpatch History Night. indybay.org 1070 Maryland St | Pier 70 Building 12…
(2025-10-21). Five-year plans steer decades of progress. ecns.cn In 1954, one year after China initiated the inaugural Five-Year Plan (1953-57), a specialized factory for manufacturing bearings, core components of mechanical equipment, was set up in Luoyang, Henan province.
(2025-10-21). Vivo Energy Uganda to tour Albertine oil projects. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda will lead a three-day strategic visit to oil and gas operations in the Albertine Graben this week, the company announced Monday. The delegation, scheduled to tour the area from October 21-23, will be led by the company's Managing Director, Joanita Mukasa Menya, who also chairs the …
(2025-10-21). The Unspeakable Behind No Kings. counterpunch.org 
Before Trump ever landed in the White House in 2016, the United States represented less than 5% of the world's population. The U.S. has over 750 military bases around the world. The U.S. has bombed over 30 countries since the end of World War II. The U.S. dropped 7.5 million tons of bombs on Southeast Asia
(2025-10-21). Real Madrid vs Juventus: UEFA Champions League — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Real Madrid face their first serious test of Champions League with a stellar matchup against former champions Juventus.
(2025-10-21). Court grants TRO to stop HUD from withholding grant money from PHA's. indybay.org Recent Propaganda From HUD's Website:…
(2025-10-21). Nazism, big business and the working class: Historical experience and political lessons. wsws.org This webinar, chaired by David North, brings together historians David Abraham, Jacques Pauwels, and Mario Keàüler to examine how German big business and state institutions enabled Hitler's rise, while drawing the urgent contemporary lessons for building an opposition to fascism.
(2025-10-21). Trump pushing Allies to Buy US Gas is bad Economics and a Climate Catastrophe. juancole.com By Christoph Nedopil, Griffith University (The Conversation) — The price of partnership with the United States has changed. Washington is now using assurances of defence and trade access to pressure allies in Europe and Asia to buy more of its fossil fuels under decades-long contracts. The scale is immense. The European Union intends to import …
(2025-10-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-21). Exploring 'golden sea' at Jinkeng Terraces in south China. ecns.cn Recently, the terraced fields of Jinkeng Village have turned golden, attracting tourists from home and abroad. As part of the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area, the Jinkeng Terraces cover more than 20 villages and feature several viewing spots.
(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). Video: Applause in parliament as Japan gets first female prime minister. aljazeera.com There was applause in Japan's parliament as members voted in the country's first woman prime minister.
(2025-10-21). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-21). China urges defense of UN principles for world peace amid turbulence. ecns.cn China has called on the international community to uphold the United Nations—centered international system and an international order based on international law, as global turbulence intensifies.
(2025-10-21). Baba Raila Odinga dies at 80. independent.co.ug 
His sovereign voice shaped a nation and a continent OBITUARY | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | In remembering Baba Raila, we are not simply eulogizing a man; we are commemorating a phenomenon, a force that altered the trajectories of Kenya and, by extension, the hopes of Mother Africa. From his birth on January 7, 1945 in Maseno …
(2025-10-21). FLI and Austria partner to boost CSO leadership and accountability. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), based on Kanjokya Street in Kampala, has signed a partnership agreement with the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation to deliver governance and accountability training for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. The agreement was signed on October 17, 2025. The two-day training, themed "Strengthening CSOs through Governance …
(2025-10-21). "Le Cas Du Siécle" Priceless Jewels Stolen from the Louvre. indybay.org Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris stealing invaluable jewelry treasures from its collection.
(2025-10-21). Asian Markets Surge Amid Easing Trade Tensions. devdiscourse.com Asian stock markets experienced gains on Tuesday, driven by expectations of reduced trade tensions between the United States and China. This positive sentiment was further buoyed by the anticipated appointment of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's next prime minister, which elevated the Nikkei to new heights.
(2025-10-21). China's GDP rises in Q3. ecns.cn In the first three quarters, industrial output grew by 6.2 percent compared to the same period last year, while in the first half of the year, it rose by 6.4 percent from a year earlier.
(2025-10-21). Impressions of a Local No Kings Rally. counterpunch.org 
I'm not an expert in assessing crowd density, but a half hour before the scheduled No Kings demonstration in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, hundreds had already gathered on Main Street. An hour later, the number seemed to be in excess of 1,000. I was hesitant to attend the rally, but it's become second nature to demonstrate
(2025-10-21). Ex-French president Sarkozy to begin five-year prison term. newarab.com 
Former French president Sarkozy, who was the conservative president of France between 2007 and 2012, will become the first former French leader to be jailed since Nazi collaborator Marshal Philippe Petain after World War Two. | "I'm not afraid of prison. I'll keep my head held high, i…
(2025-10-21). CUHK History Museum displays Yang Zhenning's Nobel Prize Certificate. ecns.cn On Saturday, the Nobel laureate, Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, and renowned physicist Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103.
(2025-10-21). Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre. aljazeera.com The military also confiscated 30 Starlink satellites from the sprawling KK Park scam centre on the border with Thailand.
(2025-10-21). 'Reason to be together': India, Brazil boost ties amid US tariff tensions. scmp.com India and Brazil are doubling down on economic and climate cooperation in a bid to strengthen Brics and bolster the Global South's negotiating power as both nations face rising trade tensions with the United States. | Analysts say the push — announced during Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin's visit to New Delhi last week — is not just about shielding their economies from punitive US tariffs, but also about asserting influence on multilateral issues ranging from energy security to global…
(2025-10-21). EconoScope | China's Q3 economic report signals resilience and vitality. ecns.cn China's economy expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-10-21). Scary video: US soldier almost killed after parachute failure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A beautiful U.S. military parade has turned into a scary moment when an American soldier almost fell to death when his main parachute failed to open.A video circualted on social media with thousands of views showing a U.S. Army paratrooper survives a jump after a main parachute failure by successfully deploying the reserve one.In the footage a group of armed men performed a jump with many seen landing successfully on the ground after opening their parachutes.However, a person's main parachute failed to open and he was seen falling rapidly to the ground and just moments before hitting earth his second p…
(2025-10-21). Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's 'Iron Lady' and first female prime minister? aljazeera.com Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges in office.
(2025-10-21). Sunday 11/9: Saikat Chakrabarti: "The Power of People, The Promise of Progress" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/91946729128?pwd=0KaOIKPITZQqp3……
(2025-10-21). Top court cracks down on firearms. ecns.cn China's top court has reiterated the need to strictly control firearms and explosives, underscoring its judicial commitment to eliminating gun-related hazards and maintaining public security.
(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). Palestinian woman attacked by Israeli settler while harvesting olives. aljazeera.com An Israeli settler assaulted a Palestinian woman while she was harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank town of Turmu…
(2025-10-21). Australian warplane expelled from airspace over Xisha Islands, PLA spokesman says. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army expelled an Australian warplane which intruded into the airspace over China's Xisha Islands on Sunday, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Monday.
(2025-10-21). Delaware Chancery Court hears lawsuit challenging law aimed at providing tax relief to New Castle County homeowners. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? With the window to issue amended tax bills before New Castle County's Nov. 30 payment deadline closing fast, Delaware's Chancery Court heard arguments Monday in a Apartment and mobile home associations are suing the state, county and local school districts. They are asking t…
(2025-10-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Young adults and workers marched on the national legislature in Peru, while the British Columbia General Employees Union agreed to non-binding arbitration as a province-wide strike continues.
(2025-10-21). From Ocean City to Cape May, Jersey Shore businesses saw a mixed bag this summer amid shorter stays and inflation woes. whyy.org 
(2025-10-21). Trump's 'murder…' warning to Xi Jinping ahead of meet: US-China trade deal chances now zero. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant yet confident tone on trade relations with China while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House. Trump praised Beijing for treating Washington "with great respect," but warned that if no "fair deal" is reached by November 1, Chinese goods will face tariffs of up to 155 percent. He confirmed his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month and revealed he had accepted an invitation to visit China early next year.
(2025-10-21). Friday 4/17: New Living Expo 2026. indybay.org The Marin Center – County Fairgrounds and Lagoon | 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903…
(2025-10-21). Jewellery from Louvre perhaps "stolen to order" aljazeera.com "Art is worth something, even if it's stolen."
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Rally at SFLC to Demand Labor Boycott of Israel & Against War on Venezuela. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council | 1188 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2025-10-21). UK military to get new powers to shoot down drones. newarab.com 
Britain's armed forces will get new powers to shoot down "unidentified" drones over military bases, Defence Minister John Healey said on Monday, after While recent drone sightings over airports in Germany and Denmark have triggered transport chaos, Poland shot down some of the small aircraft last month, and some were seen over UK airbases last year. | Countries across Europe have blamed Russia for the drone flights and agreed to boost military spend…
(2025-10-21). Utter Desecration: Walking Wrecking Balls, All Of 'Em. commondreams.org 
In a perfect, ghastly metaphor for the state of our "democracy," J.D. and Drunken Pete just oversaw an "artillery fiasco" at a Marine celebration when a live shell detonated over a highway and hit their motorcade – Lesson #1: "Morons Are Governing America" – and Trump began demolishing the East Wing of The People's House "for a ____ing ballroom" though he claimed construction "wouldn't interfere" with it. Lesson #2: "They lie like they breathe," bulldoze history and wreak havoc as they go.On the same day as No Kings but definitely not in an effort to distract anyone even though the actual date they're marking…
(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). Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Sat. newarab.com 
Fifteen international staff with the United Nations He said the staff are now free to move around the compound and have been in contact with their families and U.N. agencies, adding: "We hope that they will be free to leave the compound as soon as possible." | Dujarric said five Yemeni staff who were also detained in the compound si…
(2025-10-21). Colombian president: Free Trade Agreement with the United States is de facto suspended. radiohc.cu Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on October 20, 2025, that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States is "de facto suspended" due to a "unilateral decision by the US government." | The statement, made through the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), states that the imposition of 10% tariffs by the Donald Trump administration violates the clauses of the agreement and nullifies the tariff preferences that governed the bilateral relationship. | "They were unilaterally broken by the US, not by us, and they leave us free. Let us not be afraid of being free. We have the whole world ahead of…
(2025-10-21). Large grass fire engulfs abandoned Rajkot airport in western India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A massive grass fire erupted on Monday evening, at the disused Rajkot airport in western India's Gujarat state, sending flames towering into the night sky and sparking panic among nearby residents. The blaze swept through dry grassland and abandoned structures at the now-decommissioned site, prompting a rapid response from the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, which deployed four fire engines to contain the flames.No casualties or major injuries were reported. Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation but suspect dry vegetation or accidental ignition amid persistently hot, arid cond…
(2025-10-21). The Russia-India-China (RIC) Alliance and Its Impact on Bangladesh. infobrics.org The global order is undergoing a significant transformation due to the assertive and ambitious foreign policy of President Donald Trump, which has led to an unprecedented alignment of the three principal Asian powers Russia, India, and Chinaresulting in menacing implications…
(2025-10-21). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-21). CR450: World's fastest bullet train hits track for trials in China. ecns.cn The CR450, touted as the world's fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), is currently undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai—Chongqing—Chengdu high-speed rail line.
(2025-10-21). Let's Face The Nuclear Elephant in the Room. wattsupwiththat.com The answer to safe, continuous, uninterruptible, emissions-free electricity is laying right in front of us.
(2025-10-21). Air strikes and insults: Trump's feud with Colombia threatens key alliance. scmp.com For decades, Colombia and the United States have been devoted allies, sharing military intelligence, a robust trade relationship and a multibillion-dollar fight against drug trafficking. | Now that is all at risk as the US ramps up deadly air strikes off Colombia's coast and the leaders of both nations trade scathing verbal attacks.
(2025-10-21). Trump unveils plans for massive ballroom at White House. geo.tv 
Ongoing construction on the East Wing of the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is being built, in Washington, DC, October 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to build a massive new ballroom at the White…
(2025-10-21). Spanish state/General strike backs solidarity with Palestine. workers.org 
The people living in the Spanish state held a general strike Oct. 15 in solidarity with Palestine. Hundreds of thousands of people, including many secondary school students, filled the streets of more than 60 cities across the country. From the river to the sea, Palestine will win.' Barcelona, Oct. 15, . . . |
(2025-10-21). Where ancient charm meets modern glow: discover Yiwu's hidden gem! ecns.cn With stone-paved alleys and white-walled, black-tiled houses, Yiwu, home to a thousand-year-old Fotang Ancient Town, still draws crowds today. Here, ancient culture and modern flair coexist.
(2025-10-21). Thai Prime Minister announces intensified crackdown on telecom fraud. ecns.cn Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday chaired the first 2025 meeting of the Committee on the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime, outlining intensified efforts to curb telecommunications fraud.
(2025-10-21). 20th CPC Central Committee starts fourth plenary session. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning.
(2025-10-21). China adds 22 sites to wetlands of national importance list. ecns.cn China has recently added 22 wetlands to its list of wetlands of national importance, bringing the total number to 80, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA).
(2025-10-21). Controversial Lawsuit Challenges Kamehameha Schools' Admissions Policy. devdiscourse.com A new lawsuit filed in a Honolulu court on Monday questions the legality of Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy, which prioritizes Native Hawaiian applicants. The challenge is spearheaded by Edward Blum, a prominent critic of affirmative action, as part of a broader movement to redefine racial discrimination in education.
(2025-10-21). Louvre jewels may be irrecoverable as French police race against time. scmp.com Crime gangs around Europe were increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums like the Louvre, but while law enforcement often caught thieves, they struggled to recover the priceless goods, police and art experts have said. | Only a small pool of criminals would be capable of such a job as Sunday's audacious robbery in Paris and may already be known to police, the specialists said. But the objects themselves could be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on.
(2025-10-21). Cranes topple during deadly tornado in northern France. aljazeera.com Video shows towering construction cranes being brought down by a tornado in northern France, killing one person.
(2025-10-21). GDP momentum keeps growth on track. ecns.cn China's robust 5.2 percent economic expansion in the first three quarters has laid a solid foundation for achieving its full-year growth target, analysts said, as the world's second-largest economy continues to show resilience with strong industrial production despite headwinds.
(2025-10-21). Ecuadorian Survivor of U.S. Strike Freed Amid Legal Review. devdiscourse.com Ecuador's prosecutor's office announced Monday it would not detain the Ecuadorian survivor from a U.S. military strike on a drug-trafficking vessel. The individual was released on arrival in Ecuador after authorities confirmed no evidence of local criminal activity.
(2025-10-21). Drone attack strikes near Khartoum airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A drone attack have hit the vicinity of Khartoum Airport early Tuesday, AFP reported citing eyewitnesses.The Sudanese authorties announced that they will reopen Khartoum International Airport for domestic flights starting Wednesday, October 22, after it was closed for over two years dur to the war in Sudan, the Civil Aviation Authority said.Drone sounds were heard over central and southern Khartoum before people reports several blasts in the airport area between 4: 00 a.m. and 6: 00 a.m. local time in Sudan, AFP maintained.
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(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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-21). Trump tells Australian envoy 'I don't like you either'. aljazeera.com During talks at the White House with Australia's prime minister, US President Donald Trump told Australian Ambassador Ke…
(2025-10-21). Still No Jobs Report, But the Labor Market Doesn't Look Good. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump refuses to release the September jobs report. While the ostensible reason is the government shutdown that began October 1, two days before the scheduled release date, Trump could decide the release was an essential government function. Also, according to Erica Goshen, a former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the release
(2025-10-21). Lebanon army removes Israeli roadblocks near southern village. newarab.com 
The Lebanese army on Monday evening began dismantling roadblocks placed by the Israeli army outside the village of In a statement, the army said that Israeli forces had positioned concrete blocks and piles of earth on a road outside the village on Sunday night to block residents from accessing their land. | It worked alongside the UN's peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) to remove the barriers, it said. | The Israeli military has occupi…
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female PM after winning Lower House vote. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a historic moment for Japan, Sanae Takaichi, the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won a key vote in the country's lower house on Tuesday, putting her on course to become Japan's first female Prime Minister.Takaichi secured 237 votes in the 465-member lower house, comfortably achieving a majority needed to form the new government. She is also expected to be confirmed by the upper house shortly, following which she will be formally appointed Japan's 104th prime minister after an audience with the Emperor.The 63-year-old lawmaker will succeed Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped down las…
(2025-10-21). Entire Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet resigns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Cabinet resigned to facilitate the election of a new leader…
(2025-10-21). University of Arizona latest to turn down Trump's policy demands. aljazeera.com Seven of nine institutions approached by the Trump administration have now declined to sign new federal funding rules.
(2025-10-21). The Crumbling Illusion: Why American Public Opinion on Israel Is Shifting. counterpunch.org 
For the first time in decades, the public in the United States and across the West has begun to see Israel's wars and occupation for what they truly are: acts of systemic injustice driven by malevolence and impunity. Social media has removed the familiar whitewash of mainstream filters, revealing truths long concealed behind carefully managed narratives that presented Israel as a victim and Palestinians as faceless aggressors.
(2025-10-21). BrighterMonday, Mastercard Foundation empower youth at Eastern Uganda career fair. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, held the Eastern Edition of the Career Fair at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Mbale, marking the first time the institution hosted such an event. The two-day fair drew over 1,400 students and young professionals from various institutions across eastern Uganda, …
(2025-10-21). Why Iran needs nuclear technology? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — From powering homes to healing the bodies and putting food on the tables, peaceful nuclear technology is becoming a quiet, indispensable partner in building a healthier and more prosperous Iran.
(2025-10-21). Why is Trump demolishing part of the White House. geo.tv 
Heavy machinery tears down a section of the East Wing of the White House as construction begins on President Donald Trump's planned ballroom, in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2025. — AFP
(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). First Brands collapse a symptom of spreading financial rot. wsws.org The company's demise, preceded by the failure of auto financing company Tricolor, has brought warnings that there could be more shocks in the pipeline.
(2025-10-21). Doha Debates is back. aljazeera.com Hosts Dareen Abughaida & Imran Garda lead majlis-style debates from Qatar's Education City.
(2025-10-21). US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29. aljazeera.com The California-born player won the Under 12 world championship and became a grandmaster at 18.
(2025-10-21). Trump adds Colombia to Latin America target list. wsws.org The US president cut off aid to the longtime military ally and imposed new tariffs, denouncing Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an illegitimate narco leader.
(2025-10-21). Rajasthan Student Airlifted from Kazakhstan for Critical Care. devdiscourse.com A 22-year-old MBBS student, Rahul Ghosalya, originally from Rajasthan, faced a life-threatening situation after suffering a brain stroke in Kazakhstan. On Monday evening, he was successfully airlifted to Jaipur for further medical assistance.
(2025-10-21). Uganda Parliament honours former Kenyan PM, Raila Odinga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have hailed the late former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga for his Pan Africanism spirit saying that he was a leader revered across Africa and the whole world. Odinga died in India on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 after he reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. He was laid …
(2025-10-21). UDB graduates new cohort of SMEs under enterprise development program. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbale, equipping participants with critical business skills and investor-readiness knowledge to drive sustainable growth. Delivered in partnership with Makerere University Business School's Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation …
(2025-10-21). Laos: United Nations body concerned over violations of economic, social, and cultural right. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the findings and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) related to Laos. The organisations urge the Lao authorities to fully implement the CESCR's recommendations without delay, particularly regarding human rights defenders and business and human rights, including in relation to infrastructure and development projects. (…) | – |
(2025-10-21). China: Arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai. fidh.org On the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
15 October 2025. We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists, human rights, international organisations, strongly condemn the Chinese (…) | – |
(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). Sunday 10/26: Webinar: Labor Uniting for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/laboruniting…
(2025-10-21). Explosion at factory in Bashkiria, Russia kills 3 workers. wsws.org The factory explosion gives insight not only into the industrial slaughter in Russia but also into the social relations prevailing in the country amid the war in Ukraine.
(2025-10-21). Universidad Central de Las Villas realiza su V Convención Científica Internacional. radiohc.cu 
Por Oscar Salabarría* | Un espacio de socialización de la ciencia propone la Universidad Central ´Marta Abreu ª de Las Villas (UCLV) en su V Convención Científica Internacional, inaugurada en el teatro de esta Alma Mater villaclareña, con la Conferencia Magistral del vice primer ministro cubano Eduardo Martínez Díaz. Foto tomada de @lbolivera73 | A través de 18 subeventos, que responden a las diversas áreas del conocimiento y líneas investigativas de la casa de altos estudios, el encuentro se consolida por su prestigio nacional e internacional dentro de las instituciones de Educación Superior del país.
(2025-10-21). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-21). Exposición fotográfica "Fidel en la memoria" recorre etapas de las relaciones Cuba-China. radiohc.cu 
Por Isis María Allen | Fotos: Cortesía de la Sala Rosa Jo Chang, del Barrio chino de La Habana. | "Fidel en la memoria" es el título de la exposición fotográfica, que, en la Sala Rosa Jo Chang, del Barrio chino de La Habana, muestra etapas de las relaciones entre Cuba y China, a propósito del aniversario 65 de su establecimiento diplomático. | Constituyen las primeras referencias, imágenes del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) en su vínculo con el país asiático, en la década de los 60 del pasado siglo, así como del entonces presidente de la República, Osvaldo Dorticós y del com…
(2025-10-21). Why do foreigners shopping in Yiwu all carry a suitcase. ecns.cn In shopping malls in Yiwu, no matter whether large or small, a "suitcase" has become a must-have accessory for foreigners. | In the sound of rolling wheels lie cross-border business opportunities. In those heavy suitcases rest love for family back at home. Come to Yiwu to unlock your very own "Yiwu Procurement OOTD"!
(2025-10-21). Tuesday 10/28: ACLU People Power Action Call – Organizing for First Amendment, Democracy & Justice. indybay.org Online | RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/october-action-call…
(2025-10-21). Russia cuts power to north Ukraine amid Trump ceasefire calls. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges. newarab.com 
Former FBI Director The court filings from Comey, which accuse the Trump administration of "willfully unlawful conduct," represent his best chance to get the charges quickly dismissed and avoid a jury trial. Comey previously said he is innocent and has "great…
(2025-10-21). Hundreds of Thousands in SF "No Kings Day" Protest. indybay.org San Francisco joins millions in worldwide repudiation of Trump regime…
(2025-10-21). Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against 'Deep State'. geo.tv 
An image of a hangman's noose hanging from a gallows, that was set up outside the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021 by rioters, is displayed over the US House Select Committe. — ReutersFocus on retribution for Jan 6, Trump cases, Russia probe: sourceDocuments show nearly 40…
(2025-10-21). Who is Mark Savaya, Trump's special envoy to Iraq. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Two pandas make their public debut at Guangzhou Zoo. ecns.cn On Monday, with 20 days to go before the opening of the 15th National Games, Guangzhou Zoo held an opening ceremony for its new giant panda pavilion. After a period of adaptation and observation, two new giant panda residents, "Jiujiu" and "Youyou," made their public debut.
(2025-10-21). Iran cancels nuclear cooperation deal with UN watchdog. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri , in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025. — ReutersTehran confirms scrapping nuclear monitoring deal with IAEA.Development follows reimposition of UN sanctions last month.Iran may review fresh…
(2025-10-21). Saturday 11/8: Showing of the film "No Other Land" and discussion. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 (no zoom)…
(2025-10-21). New international body for mediation formed in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A brand-new chapter in the global dispute resolution mechanism opened on Monday with the inauguration of the International Organization for Mediation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2025-10-21). Sanae Takaichi: Breaking Traditions in Japan's Political Panorama. devdiscourse.com As Sanae Takaichi stands on the brink of becoming Japan's first-ever female prime minister, she signifies a historic shift in the nation's politics. Her imminent appointment paves the way for Satsuki Katayama to become the first female finance minister, marking a significant step in shattering Japan's glass ceiling.
(2025-10-21). George Springer's Game 7 home run sends Blue Jays into MLB World Series. aljazeera.com Springer's three-run homer against Seattle put Toronto Blue Jays into the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
(2025-10-21). Delhi Fire Services: Vigilance on Diwali Night Keeps Major Incidents at Bay. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Fire Services reported handling 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, ensuring public safety with no major injuries or fatalities noted.
(2025-10-21). Saudi Arabia executes man said to have joined protests as minor. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks. aljazeera.com Diwali celebrations push air pollution to hazardous levels, impacting health and visibility.
(2025-10-21). Major Shifts in Business: Cloud Outages, Strategic Sales, and Leadership Changes. devdiscourse.com Amazon announced that its cloud services are recovering following significant "errors and connectivity issues" that led to a widespread outage, disrupting various apps and websites.
(2025-10-21). China's job market stable in first three quarters of this year. ecns.cn China's employment has remained stable in the first three quarters of the year thanks to robust economic growth and strong policy support from the government, said an official from the National Bureau of Statistics.
(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). Jiangsu's first regionally decentralized grid-side energy storage project successfully connected to grid. ecns.cn On September 30, the 49.8MW/99.6MWh grid-side energy storage power station of Suqian Zhonghe East Line New Energy in Jiangsu was officially connected to the grid. This marks the official operation of Jiangsu's first grid-side independent energy storage project constructed in a regionally decentralized manner, providing a new model for the development of grid-side energy storage.
(2025-10-21). Another Regime Change War is Coming. counterpunch.org 
Whether he has done so wittingly or unwittingly, President Trump has backed himself into a corner with respect to Venezuela. After amassing a formidable armada of military forces in the Caribbean off Venezuelan shores and having killed some 24 suspected U.S. drug-law violators on the high seas, Trump has now effectively committed himself to initiating
(2025-10-21). Ukraine: From sporadic resistance to war to the first hotbeds of collective struggle. wsws.org Resistance to forced mobilization in Ukraine is increasingly taking on social and collective forms.
(2025-10-21). Wednesday 10/29: Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month with NorCal Bats. indybay.org LOLA (Live Oak Library Annex) at Simpkins, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-21). Culture Clash: Despite Effective Treatments, HIV Rates are Highest in the American South. counterpunch.org 
The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, accounting for more than half of new HIV diagnoses nationwide in 2023. This is despite growing availability of a highly effective HIV prevention medication that has made it possible to live a long, healthy life with this once fatal disease. This medication — called
(2025-10-21). Monday 10/27: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-21). Friday 10/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-21). Twin industrial catastrophes in Tennessee, US and Dhaka, Bangladesh expose global capitalism's war on workers. wsws.org Though separated by 8,200 miles, the October 10 explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) munitions plant and the October 14 garment factory fire in Bangladesh share the same root cause: the subordination of human life to corporate profit.
(2025-10-21). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-21). 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). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on October 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, October 210.
(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). Drone attack hits Khartoum airport area ahead of reopening. newarab.com 
(2025-10-21). Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK. aljazeera.com Tel Aviv football team says it is working to 'stamp out racism' among its fan base.
(2025-10-21). Eric Lu: Champion of the Chopin Piano Competition. devdiscourse.com American pianist Eric Lu has emerged as the winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, capturing the attention of classical music enthusiasts around the globe.
(2025-10-21). Uganda will never take security lecturers from BBC wayward writers. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) produced a wayward article written by Wycliffe Muia and titled "Uganda's Special Forces Command: The elite unit with a license to kill" in their recent publication. This is not an exposé, but it is a relic of the colonial imagination, written with the same imperial arrogance …
(2025-10-21). Sichuan reports first case of HIV-2 infection. ecns.cn Sichuan has confirmed its first-ever case of HIV-2 infection, a rare strain of the virus seldom seen in China, health authorities reported after a detailed laboratory and epidemiological investigation.
(2025-10-21). Sunday 10/26: Rally To Demand Concord City Council No Longer Invest Public Funds in Weapons! indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, CA | In Front of the Stage…
(2025-10-21). Syria announces seizure of 12 million captagon pills. newarab.com 
The Syrian interior ministry said Monday it seized about 12 million The seizure marks one of the largest drug busts since the transitional authority assumed power in late 2024. | Following "precise monitoring and tracking of a smuggling network attempting to traffic large quantities of narcotics abroad", security forces seized "around 12 million captagon pills in the Al-Dumayr area", Brigadier General Khaled Eid, director…
(2025-10-21). Sunday 11/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-10-21). China urges Paraguay to make 'right decision' on ties, reaffirms one-China principle. ecns.cn China has reiterated that the one-China principle is a prevailing consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm in international relations, after Paraguayan First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Meza reportedly called for "a serious and broad debate" on establishing possible diplomatic and trade relations with China.
(2025-10-21). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Sunday 11/16: Tim Redmond: Where Does San Francisco Stand? indybay.org
(2025-10-21). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Tuesday 11/4: The Shadow President: Russell Vought – Christian Nationalist Architect of Project 2025. indybay.org
(2025-10-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates the return of 20 hostages and 1,808* detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). 'Her legacy is not in vain': Kada Scott remembered during Germantown vigil as investigation into her death continues. whyy.org
(2025-10-21). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Hangzhou in a foreign anchor's eyes: How is Liangzhu culture inherited. ecns.cn
(2025-10-21). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(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). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Wednesday 11/5: The Shadow President: Russell Vought- The Christian Nationalist Architect of Project 2025. indybay.org
(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). Iraq bans Roblox over child safety. albawaba.com
(2025-10-21). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights: a call for access to justice against corporate abuses at the 11th negotiation session. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). The Fundamental Principles: 60 Years of humanity in action. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Uganda: Enforced disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). FIDH publishes a report on the repression of the solidarity movement with Palestine. fidh.org
(2025-10-21). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons –∞ positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-21). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Thousands of sick and injured children are trapped in Gaza slowly dying. thecanary.co The Ministry of Health in Gaza said that more than 5,600 sick children have been granted permission to leave the Strip for treatment, while 22,000 critical cases remain stranded awaiting travel, amid a near-total collapse of the health system after two years of Israel's genocide and tight blockade. Gaza's sick and injured children: trapped by […] | By
(2025-10-20). Palestine. No Child Left to Learn. The Strategy to Destroy Education, The Assault on "The Right to Learn, Remember and Rebuild" globalresearch.ca Author's Note: This essay examines the destruction of Palestinian education as a deliberate strategy‚Ää—‚Äänot the byproduct of war, but a sustained assault on the right to learn, remember, and rebuild. In Gaza, this takes the form of …
(2025-10-20). Can Arab mediators guarantee the fragile Gaza cease-fire amid Israeli threats? haaretz.com By releasing all living Israeli hostages, Hamas has lost its last bargaining chip and is therefore clinging to the cease-fire. Only international pressure on Netanyahu and a feasible plan for governing Gaza can mitigate tensions, rather than escalate them…
(2025-10-20). Trump: Hamas probably in Gaza militant attack on IDF, some. haaretz.com The U.S. President and Vice President commented on the brief resumption of fighting in Gaza after an attack on IDF soldiers by militants in Rafah led Israel to conduct extensive strikes across the Strip…
(2025-10-20). "Genocide Is the Means, Not the Ends" Norman Finkelstein. transcend.org 3 Oct 2025 – Political scientist and historian Norman Finkelstein joins this special edition that marks two years since the Oct 7 Hamas-led attack and Israel's devastating retaliation against Gaza, which genocide scholars around the world have labelled a genocide.
(2025-10-20). survived, but this Gazans feel relief mixed with dread in. haaretz.com Half the population in Gaza is still displaced, and Palestinians have to struggle for life's basic needs amid the rubble. Any reconstruction is expected to take decades and cost tens of billions of dollars…
(2025-10-20). Fragile Gaza ceasefire buckles under new attacks. nationofchange.org Hamas denies US allegations as Israel launches fresh airstrikes, closes crossings, and mediation efforts scramble to preserve a fragile truce.
(2025-10-20). dad deserves a grave in the kibbutz he founded, which might become Auschwitz of. haaretz.com 'Each time Hamas announces the release of deceased hostages, your heart just starts racing,' said Rotem, son of Amiram Cooper, who was taken hostage alive and killed in Gaza, and whose body is still held there…
(2025-10-20). Trump's envoys arrive in Israel as Gaza ceasefire teeters after deadly strikes. scmp.com Top US envoys arrived in Israel on Monday to assess the progress of the Gaza peace plan, following weekend violence that jeopardised the ceasefire. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held discussions with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner about the current developments in the region, as confirmed by his office.
(2025-10-20). Thousands march in Portugal in support of Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Lisbon on Sunday to denounce the Israeli regime's ceasefire violations in Gaza and to express unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-10-20). Israel resumes ceasefire after strikes kill at least 45 in Gaza. newarab.com Gaza's civil defence agency, said the Israeli strikes killed 45 people and wounded scores more. Four hospitals in Gaza confirmed the toll to AFP, saying they had received the dead and wou…
(2025-10-20). Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as "Transition" transcend.org 3 Oct 2025 – The imperial project to formalize occupation under international management via a transition authority would embed permanent colonial control, deepen division, and ensure that Gaza be permanently subjugated.
(2025-10-20). Democracy Now! 2025-10-20 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 20, 2025; "The War Has Not Really Ended": Gaza Reporter on Israeli Attacks & Reuniting with Imprisoned Brother; The Forgotten Captives: Israel Still Imprisoning 9,000 Palestinians Even After Hostage Deal; No to Authoritarianism: 7 Million Rally Across U.S. in Historic No Kings Day Protests; "This Is Ethnic Cleansing": Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Decries Trump's Targeting of Immigrants | Headlines for October 20, 2025; "The War Has Not Really Ended": Gaza Reporter on Israeli Attacks & Reuniting with Imprisoned Brother; The Forgotten Captives: Israe…
(2025-10-20). Whitewashing Gas Exploration in Post-Genocide Gaza. globalresearch.ca In December 2022, Israeli Ministry of Energy launched the Fourth Offshore Bid Round offering new exploration licenses. | A year later, it awarded licenses to several Israeli and international companies: Eni (Italy), Dana Petroleum (UK, a subsidiary of a South Korean …
(2025-10-20). Ceasefire in Name Only: Israeli Fire Kills Two in Gaza, Death Toll Tops 68,000. english.almanar.com.lb 
Two Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City on Monday, as a series of ongoing violations by the Israeli occupation military continues to shatter the ceasefire agreement. According to a medical source at Baptist Hospital, the two men were targeted with live ammunition in the Al-Sha'af area. The killings …
(2025-10-20). On No Kings Day Support National Day of Action at AFL-CIO in DC and San Francisco. indybay.org On No Kings Day, trade unionists and workers are calling for action by the AFL-CIO against the US supporting genocide in Gaza and the imminent attacks on Venezuela…
(2025-10-20). In first major test of Gaza cease-fire, Netanyahu sides with Trump over far-right ministers. haaretz.com Beyond Netanyahu's public commitment to advancing the Trump plan, Israel had additional reasons to avoid further escalation. Officials were concerned about disrupting the slow and painstaking operation to recover the 16 remaining bodies of hostages…
(2025-10-20). Israeli regime says it has resumed ceasefire in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The Israeli regime claimed to have resumed aid deliveries to war stricken Gaza Strip on Monday after its deadly strikes on Sunday which came in gross violation of the ceasefire with Hamas resistance movement.
(2025-10-20). Gaza health ministry reports 80 martyrs in Israeli aggression since ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-20). The Israeli Occupation Forces Attacked our Ship, The Conscience. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Edward DiGilio, World BEYOND War, October 20, 2025 | The voyage went relatively well up until the interception. We sailed with the 1000 Madleens to Gaza flotilla so we spent some time catching up to them, waiting for them and then sailing with them. I met a couple of their people while we were in prison and at the hotel after we were released. They were good folks — and highly skilled sailors as well. | The weather on the passage was mixed. We had a decen…
(2025-10-20). Yemen's Al-Mashat: Martyrdom of General Al-Ghamari Will Only Increase Our Strength and Fierceness. english.almanar.com.lb 
President of the Supreme Political Council in Yemen, Mahdi Al-Mashat maintained that Al-Ghamari ascended to his Lord as a beloved martyr in the noblest battle and the purest cause of supporting our people in Gaza. "I reassure our people that the martyrdom of our brother and comrade Muhammad Al-Ghamari will only increase our strength and …
(2025-10-20). Paris deplores Israeli violation of ceasefire deal in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The foreign minister of France deplored Israel's recent airstrikes on Gaza, calling them a violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-10-20). U.S. Treasury chief urges Smotrich during U.S. visit to fully back Gaza deal. haaretz.com It was the far-right finance minister's second trip this year, made at Bessent's invitation. Despite being boycotted by many Western countries, Smotrich had already met him in Washington in March…
(2025-10-20). Gaza Officials Say Israel Has Violated Ceasefire 80 Times in First 10 Days. truthout.org Israel has committed at least 80 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it began just 10 days ago, Palestinian officials have said, leaving hundreds of casualties as Israeli officials threaten to return to their extermination campaign now that the living Israeli captives have been returned. In a statement on Sunday, the Gaza Government Media Office said that Israel had killed 97… |
(2025-10-20). Trump's Diplomatic Initiative: A New Dawn or Just Another Dusk? transcend.org 17 Oct 2025 – What to expect in the weeks ahead to follow from the Trump diplomatic offensive to bring an Israeli crafted peace to fruition in Gaza, and broader stability to the entire Middle East.
(2025-10-20). Zarah Sultana tells the Canary that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are 'racist hooligans'. thecanary.co Your Party's Zarah Sultana has slammed Keir Starmer's Labour for its shameless defence of Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans. These racists have a long record of violently provocative behaviour. And by trying to facilitate their entry into our communities, Sultana said, Britain's genocide—enabling government is stepping up its complicity in Israel's crimes: Zarah Sultana says Labour […] | By
(2025-10-20). Australia's silence on Armenian genocide reveals shameful political cowardice. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-20). Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé: Despite Ceasefire, Palestinians Still Face "Elimination, Genocide" transcend.org 13 Oct 2025 – Renowned Israeli historian, author and professor Ilan Pappé discusses…
(2025-10-20). Americans in Paris Agree, "We don't do Dictators or Kings" indybay.org American Expat's along and their French supporters protested during a "No Kings Day" protest rally in Paris.
(2025-10-20). U.S. Sponsored "Regime Change" Worldwide. Change Governments by Using Secret and Violent Methods. globalresearch.ca One of the biggest dangers to democracy at world level has existed in the form of secretive efforts to change the governments of other countries…
(2025-10-20). Louvre denies tapping Israeli firm in theft probe. newarab.com 
The CGI Group, based in Tel Aviv, told AFP news agency the world-famous museum had asked for help because of its past success recovering stolen artefacts from a German museum in 2019. | "The Louvre exceptionally asked us to uncover the identity of people involved in the theft and to retrieve the stolen artefacts," CGI Group CEO Zvika Naveh told AFP. | But a museum represe…
(2025-10-20). Livestream: Ceasefire in name only? electronicintifada.net Helena Cobban on the ceasefire. A history of prisoner exchanges. Trump admits to outsize influence of pro-Israel donors. One-state solution and more.
(2025-10-20). Crisis without Coverage: Rwanda, the Congo, and the Unhoused. projectcensored.org In the first part of the program Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Maurice Carney, co-founder and Executive Director of Friends of the Congo for this year's Congo Week. Maurice talks about the situation in the DRC, a vastly underreported human rights crisis perpetrated by Rwanda that incorporates junk food news, media framing, mis and disinformation, and the power of entertaining propaganda to shift the focus from war crimes to basketball, concerts, and even green energy. Maurice highlights the interconnected webs of propaganda from Israel to Rwanda, the billionaire push for Congo's minerals, and more. Next up, Campa…
(2025-10-20). Fernando González: Cuba has areas in which to contribute to the BRICS. radiohc.cu Fernando González, president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), highlighted Cuba's potential as a BRICS associate country, highlighting areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health, and education. | "Cuba has areas in which to contribute to the BRICS, from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to the development of our health system and our education system," González stated. | He also noted that Cuba's participation in the grouping provides development opportunities based on projects emerging from the BRICS, benefiting not only Cuba but also the global level. | Cuba,…
(2025-10-20). UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather 'spirals'. aljazeera.com Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN meteorological agency.
(2025-10-20). The soldier as cop: How the US military took over policing. newarab.com 
Over the past months, the world watched as US President Donald Trump sent in the National Guard and the Marines to crack down on protests in the streets of This was followed by another deployment of the Nat…
(2025-10-20). No Kings Protest in Fresno. indybay.org Organizers estimate 7,000 people turned out for No Kings Day in Fresno October 18.
(2025-10-20). Trump threatens 'massive tariffs' on India over Russian oil purchases; New Delhi rejects his claim of talks with PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that India has agreed to limit its purchases of Russian oil, warning that New Delhi could face "massive tariffs" if it fails to comp | Trump threatens 'massive tariffs' on India over Russian oil purchases; New Delhi rejects his claim of talks with PM Modi…
(2025-10-20). Iran's Tractor demolish Sharjah at 2025/26 ACL Elite. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — A rapid-fire brace from Regi Lushkja sent Tractor on their way to a comprehensive 5-0 win over Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates as the side from Iran claimed their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26.
(2025-10-20). Israeli Enemy Attacks South Lebanon Anew. english.almanar.com.lb 
Al-Manar's correspondent reported that the enemy's warplanes launched airstrikes this afternoon on the Mahmoudiyah and Jarmaq areas in southern Lebanon. The series of raids was carried out in two waves, the reporter added. The raids sparked numerous forest fires, and civil defense teams from Nabatieh centers, the Islamic Health Authority, and Al-Risala Islamic Scouts worked …
(2025-10-20). Trump told Zelenskyy to cede land or face "destruction" newarab.com 
Trump also declined to provide Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine's use, and mused about giving security guarantees to both Kyiv and Moscow, comments that the Ukrainian delegation found confusing, added the two sources, who requested anonymity to…
(2025-10-20). 4 construction workers die in Madrid construction site collapse. wsws.org On October 7, a building undergoing renovation in central Madrid to be converted into a luxury hotel collapsed, burying and killing four of the workers.
(2025-10-20). 'No Other Land' directors pull film from MUBI due to Israeli arms ties. thecanary.co The directors of 'No Other Land' have announced that they are releasing their film independently on US streaming platforms today, 20 October. The film-makers also stated that they rejected a deal with MUBI due to revelations about the platform's ties to Israeli arms manufacturers. The movie, created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, details the brutal displacement […] | By
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Keir Starmer's favourite Israeli football team riots in shock to nobody. thecanary.co 
Maccabi Tel Aviv rioted yesterday in a move which even the craven British media and political class can't cover up. Hours after UK politicians — including the grand high bitch himself, Keir Starmer — and corporate journalists lied down the barrel of every camera they could find, the notorious far-right hooligans fought with city rivals. […] | By
(2025-10-20). US says it hit Colombian rebel vessel; Trump calls Petro 'illegal drug leader'. geo.tv 
A collage showing US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. — Reuters/FileUS forces attacked vessel linked to Colombian group, says Hegseth.Trump accuses Petro of backing drug production, halts US payments.US-Colombia relations strained over military…
(2025-10-20). History of World War II: The 80th Anniversary of the Japanese Capture of Singapore, the "Largest Capitulation in British History" globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published by GR in February 2022, is relating to the collapse of Britain's empire in the face of onslaughts unleashed by the Axis forces, focusing here mainly on the critically important island of Singapore. …
(2025-10-20). Israel Police chief orders cops not to detain ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. haaretz.com A law enforcement source called the order 'illogical and impossible,' saying that the Military Police is inequipped to handle thousands of draft dodgers and that the police are 'afraid of protests' and don't want to enforce the law…
(2025-10-20). Against the grain: In a century-old flour mill, Tel newest gallery is dedicated to Arab artists. haaretz.com Also this week: French rabbi Delphine Horvilleur shares her wisdom and a festival celebrates Yemenite music and heritage…
(2025-10-20). Lukashenko gifted historical book on Belarusians evacuated to Russia's Mordovia. eng.belta.by The publication's full title is "Republic of Belarus – Republic of | Mordovia: A Shared History, A Shared Destiny". This catalog compiles | documents from the period of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, held…
(2025-10-20). Venezuela's Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles Are A Real Threat To American Warships. twz.com 
(2025-10-20). IAF screens àìliver Laxe's "SirƒÅt" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 2025 drama "SirƒÅt" directed by àìliver Laxe was screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.
(2025-10-20). Feminist Foreign Policy During a Global Backlash. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of people take to the streets of Barcelona, Spain, in a massive demonstration for International Women's Day, March 8, 2025. | © 2025 Albert Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images…
(2025-10-20). SATIRE: How To Join ICE. theonion.com As Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeks to increase its presence across the country, the agency is actively recruiting new agents to carry out the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign. The Onion breaks down how to join ICE. STEP 1 Be born with something just…missing STEP 2 Try deporting a few neighbors without the constitutional authority …
(2025-10-20). Is the US Sponsored "Asian NATO" Quad Group Dying or Just Being Outsourced to Fight China? globalresearch.ca The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — or "Quad" — has long been hyped as the seeds of an "
(2025-10-20). Comienza en Bolivia transición tras elección de presidente. radiohc.cu El presidente electo de Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, aseguró que desde hoy comenzó el proceso de transición en coordinación con el Gobierno de Luis Arce para garantizar un proceso ordenado de cara al mandato 2025-2030. | "Ayer fue el día del voto, hoy es un día de trabajo. Desde temprano, junto a nuestro equipo, hemos empezado a generar esta transición (…)", afirmó. | Paz recordó que solo se tiene tres semanas, 20 días, para poder llevar a cabo hasta el 8 de noviembre todo este proceso. | Indicó que, por ello, habló con el presidente (Luis) Arce y coordinaron que, tanto el Ministerio de la Presidencia como la Cancille…
(2025-10-20). How Quran helped Egyptian Scientist develop a revolutionary medicine to cure cataracts. ummid.com Proving the notion that the Holy Quran could be a source of scientific research, an Egyptian scientist, Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit Muhammad Sayyid manufactured drops for treating cataracts inspired by Prophet Yusuf's (peace be upon him) shirt as described in the verses of the Holy Quran as mentioned above.
(2025-10-20). El Comité Nobel otorga el premio Nobel de la Paz a una belicista. workers.org 
El Comité Noruego del Nobel tocó fondo el 10 de octubre al seleccionar a la política reaccionaria venezolana María Corina Machado para su Premio Nobel de la Paz. La elección es un insulto a todos los venezolanos que defienden la soberanía de su país. Peor aún, promueve activamente las provocaciones . . . |
(2025-10-20). Chinese futsal team tour Great Patriotic War Museum in Minsk. eng.belta.by The delegation arrived in Belarus to play two friendly matches on 17 and 19 October.
(2025-10-20). Widespread media coverage of Leader's remarks on intl. media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Speech of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the champions of various sports disciplines and medalists of the World Science Olympiads on Mor. received widespread coverage by international media.
(2025-10-20). Belarusian Beltamozhservice criticizes Poland for slow vehicle clearance at border. eng.belta.by Dmitry Kovalenok said: "The functionality of the border has been restored but certainly the amount of traffic that crosses the border right now is below the standards set by the customs services of Poland and Belarus. Primarily due to the low throughput capacity on the Polish side."
(2025-10-20). Communist Party's Jeannette Jara leads Chile's presidential polls. wsws.org The CP's Jara heads a right-wing alliance that will deepen the program of pro-market fiscal austerity and police state authoritarianism that has characterized the government of Gabriel Boric.
(2025-10-20). In the Wake of NoKings 2.0, Trump/MAGA's Four Fascist Roots are Failing. counterpunch.org 
The massively successful NoKings2.0 has again underlined Donald Trump's four failing MAGA fascist roots: male dominance; global white dominance; US financial dominance; and the end of fossil/nuclear fuels. They're all linked to the impending collapse of the petro-dollar, the century-old pillar of American prosperity, about to disappear. Autocratic hucksters like Adolph Hitler and Donald Trump
(2025-10-20). China helps Ivory Coast modernize agricultural approaches. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-20). Kada Scott case: New details released, suspect charged with arson, tampering with evidence. whyy.org This story originally appeared on New charges have been filed against the man charged in the disappearance of Philadelphia woman Keon King, 21, is also now facing arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy and tampering with evidence, among other charges in connection with the case, the Philadelphia D…
(2025-10-20). Dr. Denis Mukwege's Nobel Peace Prize Brought No Peace to the Congolese. transcend.org 15 Oct 2025 – Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to "the man who heals women" made Euro-Americans feel good without interrupting their catastrophic proxy war for Congo's resources. An incisive critique of that deeply flawed institution, Oslo's Nobel Peace Prize Committee.
(2025-10-20). UK arms trade serves US interests over British economy and security. thecanary.co The UK's arms trade is an example of strategic policy choices that repeatedly choose American and Israeli interests above all. At least, that's according to recent analysis from the New Economics Foundation podcast featuring Khem Rogaly and David Wearing discussing Britain's role as an arms dealer. The podcast shows how UK arms exports fuel conflicts […] | By
(2025-10-20). 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for the discovery of Peripheral Immune Tolerance. wsws.org The prize honored discoveries that defined peripheral immune tolerance through regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the FOXP3 gene, revealing how the immune system distinguishes self from non-self and opening new paths for autoimmune and cancer therapies.
(2025-10-20). Jeffrey Sachs: Is Israel/Hamas Deal for Real? transcend.org 9 Oct 2025 – Judge Andrew Napolitano Interviews Prof. Jeffrey Sachs…
(2025-10-20). Amazon Web Services outage shows how easy it is to topple corporate powers. thecanary.co A massive crash of Amazon web services has caused chaos round the world. The sudden cut-out is reportedly due to IT issues, rather than a cyber-attack. But, it does show how easily billionaire-owned monopolies can be toppled. The Guardian explained: Amazon reported that the problem originated in the east coast of the US at Amazon […] | By
(2025-10-20). Ten Ways You Are Being Burned by Billionaires. counterpunch.org 
As a co-editor of Inequality.org, I get a lot of fan mail (and a few complaints). Greg B. recently wrote in, "None of my problems exist as a result of someone else being a billionaire." My response to Greg: "An economy rigged to funnel so much wealth and power to the billionaire class is bad
(2025-10-20). RAPID RESPONSE: Expand and restore voting rights. peoplesworld.org 
Call, write, or visit your U.S. Representative and Senators to demand they urgently pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.14 / S.2523) to expand and restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Supreme Court is debating Louisiana v. Callais, to allow redistricting that excludes Black representation. Their decision could strike down Section 2, …
(2025-10-20). From Judges to Journalists, Wisconsinites Show Up to No Kings Protests. truthout.org This past weekend, several large U.S. cities were the site of a second round of "No Kings" protests, held to express opposition to President Donald Trump over myriad issues — particularly his unilateral, autocratic approach to governance. While these cities had huge turnouts, protests in smaller localities had proportionally large crowds of their own, showcasing that the movement against Trump's… |
(2025-10-20). Troubled Infrared Pod For Navy Super Hornets Gets New Vote Of Confidence. twz.com 
Lockheed Martin has secured a deal for full-rate production of IRST21 sensors to go into Navy pods that have suffered reliability and other integration issues.
(2025-10-20). Democrat Says Trump Admin Still Lacks "Any Evidence" to Back Caribbean Strikes. truthout.org The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee has called for a hearing on the Trump administration's strikes in the Caribbean after the White House officially escalated its aggression to target Colombia as well as Venezuela, completely bypassing Congress. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Washington) said in a statement that, over a month after the strikes first began, the Trump administration has… |
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Desde Cuba manifiestan apoyo a presidente de Colombia. radiohc.cu El gobierno de Cuba declaró hoy su total apoyo al presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, ante lo que considera una escalada de la hostilidad del gobierno estadounidense contra el mandatario y la nación sudamericana. | ´Frente a la nueva arremetida imperialista, expresamos nuestro apoyo y solidaridad con el Presidente Gustavo Petro y con Colombia ª, manifestó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la isla, Bruno Rodríguez, por medio de X. | Rodríguez, asimismo, aseveró que las ´declaraciones del Gobierno de EEUU constituyen amenaza a la soberanía colombiana y buscan interferir en los asuntos inte…
(2025-10-20). Greenwashing Debt in the Galápagos Islands. counterpunch.org 
The Galápagos Islands harbor some of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Their isolated location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has allowed species to evolve independently from their relatives on the mainland over millions of years. Creatures such as Darwin's finches, giant tortoises, and marine iguanas are found only on the Galápagos
(2025-10-20). Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies. scmp.com Colombia said on Monday it has recalled its ambassador from Washington after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on the South American nation and stop all payments to it, intensifying a feud stemming from US military strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs. | Trump also called Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader" on Sunday, which Petro's government described as offensive. Colombia's currency fell 1.4 per cent to 3,889 pesos per US dollar in…
(2025-10-20). Reform suspends four councillors after leaked meeting video. thecanary.co Four Reform UK councillors from Kent have been suspended after video of a chaotic meeting was leaked. A spokesperson for the far-right party said they'd brought Reform UK into disrepute. Which is quite a gallant argument given Reform UK didn't have much repute to start with. Anyway, here's a group of dysregulated middle-aged toddlers having […] | By
(2025-10-20). IOF advance in Quneitra countryside, setting up a checkpoint in Al-Ajraf area: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-20). Esteemed international figures selected to judge at Tehran International Short Film Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has announced the jury members for the International Competition and AI sections.
(2025-10-20). Zionist drone flies over Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-20). March for Mumia. workers.org 
The Unite to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and All Political Prisoners March will start in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and end at S.C.I. Mahanoy prison in Frackville, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9. Key demands include March to End Elder Abuse; March to End Medical Neglect; and March to Free Mumia. For information . . . |
(2025-10-20). Racing against time, Illinois clears a major hurdle in containing an invasive fish. grist.org 
The silver carp is big, unwieldy, and requires Joe Greendyk to use both his hands to measure it before tossing the fish overboard into the Illinois River. The nearly 2-foot-long invasive fish, which now overruns the river, has become the centerpiece of a state-run monitoring program to rein in its exploding numbers. | "They're pretty slimy and pretty strong," Greendyk, a seasonal fisheries technician with the Illinois Natural History Survey, or INHS, said with his hands caked in fish slime. "So if you don't grip them right, they're pretty hard to control." | For decades, local, state, and federal officials hav…
(2025-10-20). Does the Vladimir Solovyov talk show speak for President Putin? gilbertdoctorow.com 20 October 2025 The question of the value of using Russian state television as a means of divining which way the Kremlin is headed on key foreign policy issues has been highly contentious in the Alternative Media community. Some peers mock the idea, saying that the talking heads are irrelevant and that their own personal …
(2025-10-20). Pro-Putin leader delivers shock to West as Europe cries about being excluded from Trump-Putin meet. hindustantimes.com Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, expressing optimism about "significant investment impulses" for Slovakia following their talks. The discussions focused on deepening economic cooperation, renewable energy, and technology partnerships, with the UAE seen as a key investor in Central Europe. Fico also warned European nations against becoming an "open-air museum for the rich," urging stronger industrial growth and innovation to stay competitive.
(2025-10-20). A Plan for Halting the Ukraine War. counterpunch.org 
Separating the Practical from the Ideal Intractable conflicts are wars without end, and Russia's war with Ukraine seems to fit the bill. Now three and a half years old, the war goes on without any sign of a letup in the violence. Neither side seems willing to give an inch; both sides seem either to
(2025-10-20). Dangerous Tomahawk Affair: Zelenskyy Side Tracks Trump? Meets with Raytheon Executives. globalresearch.ca Zelenskyy just met with Raytheon executives and is thanking them on his X account.
(2025-10-20). Commemoration ceremony for former senior IRGC general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — A Commemoration ceremony was held for the former IRGC commander General Alireza Afshar in Imam Sadegh Mosque in Tehran with the participation…
(2025-10-20). Over 20,000 people join Belarus' reforestation campaign in one week. eng.belta.by The voluntary public campaign Bringing Forests Back to Life is gaining momentum in Belarus. As of 20 October, over 20,500 volunteers have participated in it.
(2025-10-20). Russia's Mordovia eager to team up with Belarus to tap into new markets. eng.belta.by We are eager to advance cooperation with Belarusian partners in order to tap new markets together, Head of the Republic of Mordovia of the Russian Federation Artem Zdunov told the media.
(2025-10-20). Semanario Económico… proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que asistió a la reunión del Consejo de Estado, presidida por Esteban Lazo para examinar el cumplimiento y el impacto concreto de las políticas del Programa de Gobierno, diseñado para corregir desequilibrios macroeconómicos y reimpulsar la economía. | Igualmente, en La Habana, Díaz-Canel presidió un…
(2025-10-20). Lukashenko sends 100th birthday greetings to war veteran Vasily Davzhonok. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated veteran border guard, participant of the Great Patriotic War and retired Colonel Vasily Davzhonok on a significant milestone – the 100th birthday…
(2025-10-20). Bureau of Land Management Eradicates History and our Memory of Forests. counterpunch.org 
Remember those lines during the Bush 2 Iraq War days about empire, we're creating our own reality, and something about history, too? This strikes me as the BLM and the USFS credo, after decades of huge infusions of federal fuels and "restoration" funds. They've created a vast public land manipulation empire, a Treatment-Industrial Complex, based
(2025-10-20). CMAT 2026 Registration Begins, Last Date Nov 18. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from Friday October 17, 2026 Online Registration and Application Process for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) through its official website cmat.nta.nic.in.
(2025-10-20). Obama Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Court Case. wattsupwiththat.com "… while this court is certainly troubled … this concern does not automatically confer … the power to act. …"
(2025-10-20). 23 Indian crew members rescued after fire breaks out on LPG tanker off Yemen coast. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Twenty-three Indian crew members have been rescued after a fire broke out on board the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon, following an explosion, off the coast of Aden, Yemen. | The incident took place on Saturday, October 18, at 07.00 UTC (local time), when the ship was sailing about 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden on its way to Djibouti. The vessel went adrift after the blast, and about 15 per cent of the ship was on fire. Early reports suggest the explosion was accidental, but the exact cause is still being investigated. | According to British security firm Ambrey, the MV Falcon was tr…
(2025-10-20). Close Netanyahu ally and Likud CEO named to key U.S. diplomatic post amid legal concerns. haaretz.com Zuri Siso, an associate of Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu, is set to be Israel's consul general in Miami, where their son Yair lives. Government legal advisors said the cabinet had not explained what 'special qualifications' justify his appointment over a professional diplomat…
(2025-10-20). Carbon Dioxide Levels Increase by Record Amount in 2024. transcend.org 15 Oct 2025 – CO2 levels in the atmosphere soared to new highs in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new report from the WMO.
(2025-10-20). Agricultores estadounidenses abogan por fortalecer cooperación con Cuba. radiohc.cu Representantes estadounidenses destacaron este lunes en La Habana el interés mutuo por fortalecer los intercambios, especialmente en el ámbito agrícola, durante una nueva edición de la Conferencia Agrícola Cuba-Estados Unidos. | Según el presidente de la Coalición Agrícola entre ambas naciones, Paul Johnson, la cooperación bilateral muestra potencialidades concretas en sectores estratégicos como la agricultura, la investigación científica y el comercio. | Subrayó que pese a los obstáculos existentes, se registró el crecimiento reciente de las importaciones —17 por ciento en comparación con el año anterior[m…
(2025-10-20). More than 2,000 striking Turkish TPI workers laid off. wsws.org The mass layoffs of TPI Composite workers are an example of the working class being made to pay the full price of the economic crisis and are part of a global assault on jobs and living conditions.
(2025-10-20). The Impact of Nonviolent Accompaniment. transcend.org 16 Oct 2025 – Third-party nonviolent intervention is the physical presence of a third party into an area of conflict in such a way as to reduce the level of violence. Accompaniment of persons in danger was developed as a technique in the early 1980s by Peace Brigades International, which I represented in Geneva.
(2025-10-20). Louvre jewel theft: latest in string of museum heists. geo.tv 
Security responds at the Louvre museum after the theft of Napoleon collection jewellery pieces, according to officials, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025.— ReutersThe heist at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday is the latest major robbery of artworks and precious objects from…
(2025-10-20). Young scientists from Mogilev develop buckwheat brittle recipe. eng.belta.by Young scientists from Mogilev have developed a recipe for the brittle made from sprouted green buckwheat…
(2025-10-20). Violation of Fundamental Rights: Kerala Minister on Hijab ban by Christian school. ummid.com Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty Wednesday October 15, 2025 said the Hijab ban by Kochi's St. Rita's Public School is violation of fundamental rights.
(2025-10-20). Victims of Bangladesh garment factory fire included teenage workers from nearby slum. wsws.org The Bangladesh garment factory fire, which killed 16 workers, was not an "accident," but part of an ongoing industrial slaughter.
(2025-10-20). The Weekly Round Up: Report condemns French, German, UK and US protest crackdown; Council of Europe concerns over UK policing and trans rights; Palestine Action in the Court of Appeal. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The International Federation for Human Rights (Féderation Internationale pour les droits humains, FIDH) has published a report sharply critical of French, German, UK and US state and media responses to pro-Palestine movements between October 2023 and September 2025, in what it calls "a profound crisis", "not only under authoritarian regimes, but also …
(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). 'Act of defiance': China's crude oil imports from Russia rise despite US pressure. scmp.com Russia remained China's top crude oil supplier in September, at a time when the United States is stepping up pressure on major economies to curb their reliance on energy from the Eurasian country. | Imports from Russia rose 4.3 per cent in volume from August to 8.29 million tonnes in September, accounting for 17.5 per cent of China's total crude imports, customs data showed — a sign of Beijing's willingness to maintain trade links with Moscow despite geopolitical frictions.
(2025-10-20). Fragile Rapprochement: Prospects and Risks of the Indo-Chinese Partnership. infobrics.org The Indian leadership is compelled to respond to public opinion, which is predominantly shaped by the middle class. This segment of society is characterised by a growing insistence on affirming India's special status on the world stage. In this context, a single border skirmish could instantly undo all the positive declarations made at high-level summits…
(2025-10-20). Iran agrees deal with Russia for advanced SU-35 fighters. thecanary.co Iran has agreed a $6 billion deal with Russia for the supply of forty-eight of Russia's ultra-manoeuvrable SU-35 'Super Flanker' air superiority warplanes, according to leaked documents published in Israeli media. The deal is also said to involve additional warplanes similar in performance to US and Israeli F-16s, as well as Russia's S-400 air defence […] | By
(2025-10-20). Moon's story: A teacher who dared to think differently in Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
A teacher and storyteller resisting the junta in exileOriginally published on Exile Hub is one of Global Voices' partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in My…
(2025-10-20). Belarus, Russia's Mordovia to sign contracts worth over RUB300m. eng.belta.by Business communities of Belarus and Russia's Mordovia will sign | contracts totaling over RUB300 million, Sergei Nabeshko, Director | General of the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and | Industry (BelCCI) told the media ahead of business talks between | representatives of Belarusian and Mordovian enterprises and…
(2025-10-20). Israeli Military Is Still Holding 9,000 Palestinians in Prison. truthout.org "Even after having released almost 2,000 people last week, the Israeli military is still holding about 9,000 Palestinians, in what it calls security prisoners or detainees," says Sari Bashi, an Israeli American human rights lawyer and former program director at Human Rights Watch. "Only about a thousand of them have actually been convicted of any crime. The vast majority of people being held are… |
(2025-10-20). Iran into IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025 final. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and China marched into the men's final of the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025 on Monday.
(2025-10-20). US State Department revokes visas of 6 people for denouncing Charlie Kirk's politics. wsws.org In a major attack on free speech rights, the Trump administration revoked the visas of six people for their social media posts criticizing the fascist politics of Charlie Kirk after his death.
(2025-10-20). Labour council doubles down on Birmingham bin workers. wsws.org The Birmingham strike is a test bed for the Starmer government's austerity agenda against the entire working class. It has been systematically isolated by Unite officials led by Sharon Graham.
(2025-10-20). HFB secures 100 acres to boost tiny forests initiative. independent.co.ug 
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a major step toward environmental conservation and sustainable community development, Housing Finance Bank has received a 100-acre land donation from the Kooki Kingdom. The land will be dedicated to the Bank's flagship Tiny Forests Initiative, which aims to plant one million trees by 2027. This initiative supports Uganda's …
(2025-10-20). The quandary of contraries in human nature — half problem-solving genius, half destroyer of worlds. nationofchange.org If we do not find common ground, then the ground of being on which we depend will dissolve.
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). China's naval 'genius'; 2 million Filipinos' jobs on the line: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines' US$30 billion outsourcing boom | 2. Chinachem Tower blaze in Hong Kong's Central put out after 4-hour battle, 4 hurt | 3. The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China's blue sea strategy…
(2025-10-20). I Decide Who I Am —> No Longer Jew or Jewish. transcend.org 14 Oct 2025 – I am not Jewish because I do not practise Jewish religion. There is no such thing as 'Jewish blood' ⚪ only human blood. Our identity is influenced by family, upbringing, culture, and society but mature persons choose their own identity and the values they hold. I decide who I am ⚪ not Israel, not anyone else.
(2025-10-20). Virginia Giuffre 'raped and beaten' by "well-known prime minister" thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains descriptions of rape some people may find distressing Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent survivors (but now a victim) of serial child rapist and trafficker — and almost certain Israel intelligence asset — Jeffrey Epstein, was repeatedly left battered and bloodied after being beaten and raped by a man […] | By
(2025-10-20). The Imperial Tango: How the US "War on Drugs" Dances around Venezuela's Oil Wells. transcend.org 18 Oct 2025 – Ah, the United States of America—land of the free, home of the brave, and apparently, the self-appointed global sheriff in a never-ending Wild West showdown against "narco-terrorists."
(2025-10-20). Eliyahu Margalit laid to rest in Israel more than two years after October 7. haaretz.com Margalit, who was killed on October 7, was buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz. 'There is comfort in knowing that you left us early that morning, that you did not suffer, that you did not see the horrors, the destruction, and the abandonment that took place,' his daughter said…
(2025-10-20). Japan coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to be first woman PM. newarab.com 
The 11th-hour agreement with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) came just a day before the lower house was due to vote on Takaichi's appointment as the fifth prime minister in as many years. | If she wins, she will take office the same day. | "I'm very much looking forward to working with you on efforts to make Japan's economy stronger, and to reshape Japan as a country that can be responsible for future generation…
(2025-10-20). U.S. Energy Shift Offers Economic Hope to Global South. wattsupwiththat.com The recent shift in U.S. energy policy offers a glimmer of hope. For the first time in years, a major Western power has acknowledged that imposing "green" energy preferences on developing nations is economic sabotage.
(2025-10-20). Jordan Goudreau exposes US gov't role in disastrous Venezuela coup plot. wibailoutpeople.org Facing years in prison on federal arms trafficking charges, former US Green Beret and mercenary Jordan Goudreau presents his side of the story in this explosive tell-all interview with The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal. Lampooned in the media for his failed "Bay of Piglets" plot, Goudreau insists he was the scapegoat for a clandestine 2020 "Operation …
(2025-10-20). Uganda's golden smokescreen: The real cost of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-20). Urgent Call for a National United Strike Now! Building People's Unity to Defend Against Trump's Fascist Plans! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-20). U.S.' scheme to disrupt Beijing Time exposed. ecns.cn China's national security agency revealed on Sunday that the United States National Security Agency has long plotted cyberattacks against the National Time Service Center, which is responsible for generating and maintaining standard Beijing Time.
(2025-10-20). Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test. scmp.com Argentina's central bank said on Monday it signed a US$20 billion exchange rate stabilisation agreement with the US Treasury Department, six days ahead of a midterm election. | The central bank's statement said the agreement sets forth terms for bilateral currency swap operations between the US and Argentina but it provided no technical details.
(2025-10-20). CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government. scmp.com A senior Panamanian official said on Monday that Panama will remain flexible and potentially reach an agreement with CK Hutchison as the Latin American country navigates the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. | "We are working on a plan in case that [Panama's Supreme Court] ruling goes against the extension of the contract" for CK Hutchison, said Jose Ramon Icaza, Panama's minister of canal affairs.
(2025-10-20). Aceleran preparativos en Cuba para Censo de Población y Viviendas en 2026. radiohc.cu En Cuba avanzan los preparativos para la realización del Censo de Población y Viviendas previsto para el próximo año, un ejercicio crucial para la planificación nacional. | El primer ministro, Manuel Marrero, expresó, durante una reunión de la Comisión Gubernamental para la Atención Demográfica, la urgencia de contar con datos precisos y actualizados, lo que contribuirá a una mejor toma de decisiones dada las tendencias demográficas complejas que atraviesa el país. | De acuerdo con reportes del sitio web Cubadebate la implementación práctica de los preparativos ya está en marcha y la Oficina Nacional de Estadísti…
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Belarusian decree authorizes regions to form agricultural supply zones. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 375 "On the allocation of raw material zones" on 20 October.
(2025-10-20). US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland. scmp.com A divided US appeals court ruled on Monday that Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, despite objections by the leaders of the city and state, giving the Republican president an important legal victory as he dispatches military forces to a growing number of Democratic-led locales. | A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Justice Department's request to put on hold a judge's order that had blocked the deployment while a legal challenge to…
(2025-10-20). Shoe Thrown at CJI and Impunity to Hate Mongers. ummid.com Imagine such an atrocious act of throwing shoe at CJI was done by someone with a Muslim name!
(2025-10-20). Whoops! Looks like Reform 'forgot' that racists have to pay VAT like everyone else. thecanary.co Shocking absolutely nobody, the Times today revealed that Reform UK has likely 'forgotten' to pay VAT on its various branded tat and tickets. The little non-payment slip-up is a helpful reminder that this far-right joke of a party is not only racist and multifariously bigoted but also deeply incompetent. 'Easy stuff' — unless your VAT has […] | By
(2025-10-20). Yang starts to scale steep learning curve. ecns.cn "I have some defensive habits that, in the NBA, are illegal and that I need to correct, I need to keep up with the pace of the team and better understand the tactics.
(2025-10-20). Hamas Hands over Remains of Another Israeli Hostage to Red Cross. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross on Monday evening under a ceasefire agreement, the Zionist army said. Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas resistance movement, earlier said that it would hand over the body of another Israeli captive under the ceasefire deal after it was recovered from …
(2025-10-20). Somerville for Palestine initiative is on November ballot. workers.org 
Somerville, Massachusetts "Disclose! Divest! We will not stop, we will not rest!" This chant rang out loud and clear at the Somerville for Palestine (S4P) meeting in Somerville, Massachusetts, on Oct. 6, when members and friends learned that 8,000 of their 11,400 petition signatures were legally certified by the Election . . . |
(2025-10-20). Iranian girls beat China in handball at 2025 AYG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's girls' handball team defeated China 30-25 in their opening match at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Monday.
(2025-10-20). Unity: The challenge of theoretical publications of left-wing parties and movements. radiohc.cu The challenge of organizing a global network of publications marked the closing of the Third International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left-Wing Parties and Movements this Friday in Havana, at the proposal of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, who attended the closing ceremony.
(2025-10-20). Head of US Southern Command to Step Down Amid Strikes on Boats and Push Toward Venezuela Regime Change. globalresearch.ca The head of US Southern Command, the military commander overseeing US escalations in the Caribbean and the push toward an attempt at regime change in Venezuela, is stepping down, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. | According to
(2025-10-20). Presidente de Cuba declara apoyo a Petro y Colombia. radiohc.cu 
(2025-10-20). Madagascar president Rajoelina flees to France 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). Green Flagship "Beyond Meat" Shares Plunge After Debt Restructure. wattsupwiththat.com Bill Gates' Beyond meat, promoted as a climate friendly alternative to real meat, is struggling with consumer backlash against processed foods.
(2025-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-20). Tech jobs bloodbath continues with Amazon announcing new round of layoffs. wsws.org Amazon announced last week that it would be cutting thousands of employees as part of an ongoing series of layoffs at the tech giant. The move follows a previous series of massive job cuts at the company and in the technology sector as a whole.
(2025-10-20). MP: Belarus is committed to sustainable development model. eng.belta.by Addressing the IPU Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, Sergei Rachkov outlined Belarus' economic priorities for creating a just and sustainable world economy.
(2025-10-20). Party plenum to shape next five-year plan. ecns.cn As the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee is held from Monday to Thursday, the spotlight will be on how China will use the key Party meeting to set the tone for its development priorities for the next five years amid persistent economic headwinds.
(2025-10-20). Israeli drone flies at a low altitude over Beirut's Dahieh. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-20). SATIRE: Survey: 1 In 5 High Schoolers Knows Someone Who Has Had An AI Relationship. theonion.com 
A new survey found that nearly one in five high schoolers say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with AI. What do you think?
(2025-10-20). How China's self-driving cars are shaping Europe's tech sovereignty. scmp.com As global competition in autonomous driving intensifies, Europe has emerged as the latest frontier for China's rapidly advancing self-driving technology. Start-ups such as Pony.ai, WeRide, AutoX, DeepRoute.ai, Momenta and Baidu's Apollo Go are expanding their trials and partnerships across European cities, transforming Europe into the next stage of technological rivalry. | What began as a domestic race to outpace US giants such as Waymo and Cruise has evolved into a transcontinental contest for…
(2025-10-20). Trump calls Colombian president an illegal drug leader as he cuts aid. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump has called his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader," after Petro accused the Trump administration of assassination and demanded answers over the recent US strike in Caribbean waters. | Trump claimed in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday that President Petro is "strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs" across Colombia. | He called Petro a "low-rated and very unpopular" leader, warning that he "better close up" drug operations or the U.S. "will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely." | Trump also threatened that his administrat…
(2025-10-20). Former head of the UK military knew Blair's WMD claims were a lie at the time. thecanary.co A former top British general has revealed he knew Tony Blair was lying about Iraq having Weapon's of Mass Destruction (WMD) before the 2003 war. Field Marshal Lord David Richards told the Independent's World of Trouble podcast that is was generally known in the military's upper echelons that Blair's claims were lies. The Independent reported: […] | By
(2025-10-20). Trump Wrongly Claims He Can Invoke Insurrection Act to Shut Down Courts. truthout.org In a Fox News interview this past weekend, President Donald Trump claimed that invoking the Insurrection Act would allow him to have "unquestioned power," and even suggested that it could be used to suspend court cases — despite nothing in the statute indicating as such. Trump has sent National Guard troops to a number of U.S. cities, ostensibly to assist other federal agents carrying out… |
(2025-10-20). Szmydt comments on refusal to extradite Ukrainian national to Germany. eng.belta.by Three out of four lines of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines were ruptured by underwater explosions on 26 September 2022, in the Baltic Sea at a depth of about 80 meters. To date, those responsible for this act of terrorism have not been identified.