(2025-10-23). Gaza: WHO evacuates 41 patients as thousands await transfer. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization led the medical evacuation of 41 critical patients and 145 companions out of Gaza, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. | Some 15,600 Gazan patients await evacuation, including 3,800 children, the WHO previously said. During the war, more than 7,000 patients were evacuated from Gaza, with Egypt taking more than half of them. | Many suffer from injuries sustained during the two-year-long conflict that killed more than 68,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians. Others have chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease that the enclave's decimated health syst…
(2025-10-23). Int'l Court of Justice Finds Israelis Broke Law by Starving Palestinians of Gaza. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Court of Justice, established by the UN to adjudicate issues among nations, issued an advisory opinion on Wednesday branding the Israeli blockade on food and medical aid into the occupied Gaza Strip illegal. I mean, surely this conclusion is simple common sense. You can't starve people. That's not …
(2025-10-23). Gaza "peace" deal exposed as cover for genocide and ethnic cleansing. wsws.org The "peace" agreement has sanctified the permanent Israeli occupation and annexation of a large portion of Gaza, coupled with daily mass killing and the deliberate starvation of the population.
(2025-10-23). Who won the Gaza war? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein They say the war in Gaza ended after a ceasefire agreed upon between Hamas, representing all Palestinian organizations, and Israel. If the war ended, it's valid to ask who won and who lost in a conflict that involved not only Israel and the Palestinians but was actually a war between the …
(2025-10-23). PDF of October 23 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Editorial Stop U.S. attack on Venezuela! Millions turn out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' actions Boycott Buffalo Hyatt Boston: Indigenous Peoples Day Behind WNBA contract talks Universities reject Trump Compact George Floyd Day Denver 'No Kings' protest Bronx salutes Gaza's martyrs Remembering Assata Editorial: End U.S. blockade of . . . |
(2025-10-23). LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire. aljazeera.com World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
(2025-10-23). Saturday 10/25: Screening of film "Sitting on the Fence: Is New Zealand complicit in the Gaza Genocide?" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDxG……
(2025-10-23). Gaza command center in Israel gives the U.S. eyes on the Strip and helps Netanyahu avoid responsibility. haaretz.com The United States can boast of the multinational Civil-Military Coordination Center that it has built to secure the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, while the U.S. can keep watch of Israel and Gaza from up close. Meanwhile, Netanyahu can run things behind the scenes without being scrutinized by the public…
(2025-10-23). UN report affirms Israel's genocide in Gaza impossible without global complicity. radiohc.cu A new United Nations report reveals that more than 60 countries are complicit in the "collective crime" of enabling Israel's genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. | An advanced version of the report by UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, was made available on Monday. | In her second report, Albanese argues that diplomatic immunity for Israel and failure to hold it to account for violating international laws, particularly in the West, has allowed it to continue its genocide with impunity. | The report says this took place through western media and political disco…
(2025-10-23). Map of Gaza shows where Israeli forces are positioned under ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Satellite imagery shows Israel holds about 40 active military positions beyond the yellow line.
(2025-10-23). Graveyards are now last option shelters in Gaza for Palestinians amid ruins. aljazeera.com 'Even the land for the dead is now the only refuge for the living,' one Gaza resident says.
(2025-10-23). Island to be created off the coast of Gaza from war rubble. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – From the rubble, a new hope will rise, slowing down the misery of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian minister said an island will be constructed from the debris of the 2-year war in the enclave.Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Ahed Bseiso, unveiled a plan to build an island off the coast of the Gaza Strip, adding that the project will be overseen by the Palestinian government. The plan involves recycling 60 million tons of rubble resulting from the Israeli aggression, and placing them on an area of 14 square kilometers in the Mediterra…
(2025-10-23). Ahead of arrival in Israel, Rubio warns moves toward West Bank annexation threaten Gaza peace deal. haaretz.com
(2025-10-23). Will global Support for Palestine force Israel to honour Ceasefire in Gaza? juancole.com
(2025-10-23). Tamir Adar, who was killed on October 7 and held in Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbutz Nir Oz. haaretz.com
(2025-10-23). Friday 10/24: Protest at israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, | San Francisco…
(2025-10-23). CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.
(2025-10-23). Richard Lindzen William Happer on The Joe Rogan Experience. wattsupwiththat.com This is winning and this is getting the word out to a large audience. | Richard Lindzen, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(2025-10-23). Into The Belly of The Beast… SW Portland, OR. counterpunch.org 
Follow me into a place that we have been told is one of the most dangerous in America. The source? Well, believe it or not, the world's most powerful man! He also just happens to be extraordinarily wimpy, whiny, greedy, and oddly orangish… and lives 3,000 miles away… and never visits!.. not that we'd welcome
(2025-10-23). Support bases make life easier for field geophysical workers. ecns.cn The working and living conditions for geological field operations in China have significantly improved in recent years, transforming what was once a "helpless" situation for many geological workers in remote areas.
(2025-10-23). Innovation to be key driver of progress. ecns.cn China is set to make the development of new quality productive forces one of the top priorities of its next five-year plan, as policymakers seek to upgrade the nation's industrial structure, spur innovation-driven growth, and reinforce confidence in the long-term outlook of the world's second-largest economy, said officials, experts and global executives.
(2025-10-23). Indonesia Praised by BRICS for Harmony in Diversity. infobrics.org Indonesia has become an exemplary model of harmony in diversity for BRICS countries, according to the Secretary General of Indonesia's Religious Affairs Ministry, Kamaruddin Amin…
(2025-10-23). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-23). SF Unionists Call For Gen Strike To Stop Raids, Jailing Of Migrants As Trump Sends ICE. indybay.org Trade unionists held a press conference in San Francisco announcing that UAW 2320 Elderly Care attorneys will stop work to protest the role of ICE and to support a general strike on October 24th.
(2025-10-23). Saturday 11/8: Potrero Hill and Dogpatch History Night. indybay.org 1070 Maryland St | Pier 70 Building 12…
(2025-10-23). Court grants TRO to stop HUD from withholding grant money from PHA's. indybay.org Recent Propaganda From HUD's Website:…
(2025-10-23). Victims Without Victimizers. indybay.org How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era…
(2025-10-23). Unifor pushes nationalist poison as Stellantis and GM cut Canadian auto jobs. wsws.org Stellantis' decision to shift Jeep production from Brampton to the US and GM's shutdown of its CAMI plant in Ingersoll expose the disastrous impact of Trump's tariffs and Unifor's nationalist, pro-corporate alliance with the Carney government.
(2025-10-23). Workers threatened with hunger as Trump's class war shutdown continues. wsws.org Federal food stamps funding is a few days from being exhausted, while thousands of federal employees lined up Tuesday outside of a DC-area food bank.
(2025-10-23). "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.
(2025-10-23). Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna, defend endorsement of Maine Democrat Graham Planter after Nazi tattoo revealed. wsws.org Planter, a US veteran and mercenary, has continued to receive support from "progressive" Democrats even after it was revealed he had a Totenkopf, the favored symbol of Hitler's SS, on his chest for nearly two decades.
(2025-10-23). China confirms US trade talks in Malaysia as potential Xi-Trump summit looms. scmp.com China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold trade talks with US officials during a visit to Malaysia from Friday to Monday, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. | The two sides will "consult on important issues in China-US economic and trade relations" in keeping with the "consensus reached during multiple phone calls by the two nations' leaders this year", the ministry confirmed in a statement on its official website.
(2025-10-23). Peru's new president brutally represses mass protest, leaving one dead and 100 wounded. wsws.org The repression sends a message to imperialism and the multinationals that the new government will guarantee the profits extracted from the exploitation of Peruvian workers.
(2025-10-23). Which Israeli company will supply the latest and most advanced sniper rifles? haaretz.com Israeli arms manufacturers such as IWI and ARI Arms are expected to compete for a government contract to provide thousands of 7.62 caliber guns, at up to 6,500 shekels per rifle, to the IDF. International sanctions against the Israeli arms industry have left Israeli brands struggling to sell their wares…
(2025-10-23). New Development Bank Held Workshop to Strengthen China's Lending Pipeline and Promote Knowledge Exchanges. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB), in collaboration with National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the People's Republic of China, co-organized a workshop aimed at developing NDB's robust sovereign lending pipeline in the country…
(2025-10-23). Rubis brings new energy to Remnant Generation efforts to support young mothers. independent.co.ug 
Rubis Energy Uganda partners with the Remnant generation to empower survivors of sexual abuse and teen mothers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubis Energy Uganda has announced a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership worth 10,000 Euros (approximately Shs 40.2 million) with The Remnant Generation (TRG), a faith-based non-governmental organization that supports survivors of sexual abuse and …
(2025-10-23). Egyptian musicians are angry over no invite for GEM's opening. newarab.com 
Several Some of these musicians say they were surprised to learn earlier this month that they would be kept out of the ceremony in favour of foreign musicians. | "This is a sorry thing in fact, given the wonderful record and professionalism of local musicians," Ahmed…
(2025-10-23). Defensa Civil de Cuba emite alerta temprana por tormenta tropical Melissa. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil de Cuba (EMNDC) emitió en la tarde de este miércoles, un Aviso de alerta temprana sobre la tormenta tropical Melissa, estrechamente vigilada por el Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología dada la posición actual del organismo, su lento movimiento sobre las aguas cálidas del mar Caribe y la época del año. | En el aviso se exhorta a las provincias orientales y centrales a: | Mantener una estricta vigilancia sobre la trayectoria y evolución del fenómeno. | Garantizar la comunicación constante con la población a través de medios oficiales y redes sociales. | Ut…
(2025-10-23). 'Spoke to PM Modi': Trump doubles down on claim that India will cut Russian oil imports to nothing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that India will "significantly cut" its imports of Russian oil by the end of this year, claiming he received a personal commitment from | 'Spoke to PM Modi': Trump doubles down on claim that India will cut Russian oil imports to nothing…
(2025-10-23). Risk management big niche for reinsurance biz. ecns.cn The next decade will be a critical period for China's insurance and reinsurance industry to address existing gaps, making the acceleration of reinsurance development a fundamental logic and strategic choice for financial reform and development, officials and senior executives in the insurance industry said.
(2025-10-23). Exploring picturesque Ginkgo Village in golden autumn. ecns.cn The Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall flows with abundant water on Oct. 21, 2025, creating a breathtaking view comparable to the summer high-water season.
(2025-10-23). Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge. aljazeera.com Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro 'a very bad guy' as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.
(2025-10-23). (W.E.Talk) Spanish work lays foundation for Western Sinology, early China-Europe exchange needs to be carried forward: scholar. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. During the second World Conference on China Studies, Zhang Xiping from Beijing Foreign Studies University reviewed the long-standing history of exchanges between the two countries in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2025-10-23). From bear-hug to Bibi-sitting: Marco Rubio flies into a tense moment in U.S.-Israel relations. haaretz.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive to relieve VP JD Vance of safeguarding the fragile cease-fire — and broader U.S. interests in the Middle East. Is there precedent for this round-the-clock oversight, or does it indicate a deeper rift between Israel and the U.S.?
(2025-10-23). Explainer: How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job? geo.tv 
The United Nations logo adorns a window at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-10-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-23). Sweating without running or jumping? A foreigner's immersive experience with China's antique fitness art: Ba Duan Jin. ecns.cn Ba Duan Jin not only assumes a fitness method but also incorporates part theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specifically Zang-Fu organs, meridians and collaterals, Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements.
(2025-10-23). No Kings Day Needs to Remove Democratic Party Influence in Future Events. counterpunch.org 
I attended the downtown local No Kings Day festivities in Northampton, Massachusetts, and estimate that some 1,500 people came out. I liked the crowds but the character and will of the people rather collided with the self-serving ambitions of Democratic Party speakers who hogged microphones that might have been given to ordinary people. The potential
(2025-10-23). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-10-23). Trump amenaza a presidente Petro y atenta contra la soberanía de Colombia. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump anunció este miércoles la suspensión de todos los pagos a Colombia y amenazó con "acciones muy serias", tras acusar al país de producir drogas masivamente y calificar a su mandatario de "matón". | En su arremetida, el inquilino de la Casa Blanca sostuvo que en la nación suramericana se produce cocaína en "fábricas" y que "cultivan toda clase de porquerías que son drogas, drogas malas que llegan a Estados Unidos", a la vez que afirmó que este tráfico se realiza generalmente a través de México. | "Más vale que se cuide. Tomaremos acciones muy serias contra él y su país"
(2025-10-23). 'Magic Grasshopper' appears in New York's Times Square. ecns.cn An art installation titled "Magic Grasshopper" appears in New York's Times Square on Oct. 22, 2025, captivating passersby with its fairytale-like carriage design.
(2025-10-23). Managing warlords in the workplace: Inside Australia's bureaucratic feudalism. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-23). A Jazz Double Bill. counterpunch.org The piano enters stealthily, its ethereal elements exposed. A tentative trumpet follows, the flutter of the player's tongue creating a sound not quite foreign to human ears and certainly not familiar. As if a veil of purple fog was playing with dewy blades of grass in a forest meadow, the piano continues suggesting an awakening
(2025-10-23). La encomienda de Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Aquellos espejuelos que Fidel le pidió prestados se convirtieron después en una reliquia; a partir de entonces, para la licenciada en Enfermería Mirtha Aurora Arteaga Saucedo no había pieza, ni siquiera en el parisino museo del Louvre, que tuviera más valor. | Sucedió en la noche del 9 de octubre de 2005 en la sede del Consejo de Estado, cuando el líder histórico de la Revolución cubana Fidel Castro despedía a los integrantes del Contingente Internacional de Médicos Especializados en Situaciones de Desastres y Graves Epidemias Henry Reeve que partirían hacia Paquistán para atender a las víctimas de la emergencia…
(2025-10-23). Pakistani home cook wins top honour at UK National Curry Week. geo.tv 
Emerging cooking talent Sunia Imran. — ReporterLONDON: Emerging cooking talent Sunia Imran has been named the Champion of the UK National Curry Week Cook-Off 2025, earning national recognition for her creativity, precision, and celebration of authentic Pakistani and South Asian…
(2025-10-23). Saturday 10/25: Third Annual Human Billboard in Solidarity with Cuba. indybay.org In front of Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-10-23). 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…
(2025-10-23). The Kensington Derby, a Philly Pops tribute to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and Halloween festivities in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
Philly's weekend lineup includes fall festivals, live music and some spooky preHalloween fun. Saturday kicks off with the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival along Frankford Avenue, featuring its signature mud pit finale. Over at Eastern State Penitentiary, the Fall Festival and Haunted Horses offer seasonal thrills, while the Sedgwick Theater's "Fire!" celebrates the Harlem Renaissance magazine created by Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Meanwhile, FDR Park's Day of the Dead Celebration will honor ancestors with music and a community altar. In music, Billie Eilish will perform to a sold-out crowd Thursday at…
(2025-10-23). China debuts pioneering solar telescope. ecns.cn The world's first solar magnetic-field telescope operating in the mid-infrared wavelength range has officially become operational after gaining government approval, marking a major breakthrough in solar magnetic field research.
(2025-10-23). Qatar's Venezuela mediation: From soft power to skin in the game. newarab.com 
(2025-10-23). Uganda renews road safety concerns after multi-vehicle crash. independent.co.ug 
Kiryandongo, Uganda | Xinhua | After a multi-vehicle crash killed 46 people and injured several others in mid-western Uganda, fresh concerns have emerged over road safety in the East African country. Police said the accident occurred around 12: 15 a.m. local time Wednesday in Kiryandongo District on the Kampala-Gulu highway, involving four vehicles — two passenger …
(2025-10-23). Inside India's RSS, the legion of Hindu ultranationalists. geo.tv 
(2025-10-23). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr, and California Restorative Justice. indybay.org The birthday of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr., "African Cuban, Danish Jewish" founding father of California helps open the path toward restorative justice through education and advocacy.
(2025-10-23). Wednesday 10/22: Press Conference to Call for a General Strike Against ICE. indybay.org Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission Street, SF)…
(2025-10-23). Portland mail carriers union says they will report ICE sightings. wibailoutpeople.org 
"At tonight's Portland City Council meeting, a representative from the letter carriers union said mail carriers will report ICE and DHS when they see them in neighborhoods. "Mail carriers ar…
(2025-10-23). Why has Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash? aljazeera.com Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus last month. The virus causes cervical cancer.
(2025-10-23). Vigilance urged against intense competition. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator has issued a warning against "irrational competition" being witnessed in certain sectors, labeling it as a threat to businesses and industries, while outlining a comprehensive strategy for modernizing industrial governance and pursuing high-quality development through innovation.
(2025-10-23). Presidente Díaz-Canel llamó a fomentar mayor vinculación con el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel llamó este miércoles en la central provincia de Villa Clara a desterrar la desidia y la despreocupación, fomentando una mayor vinculación con el pueblo. | En la reunión conclusiva sobre el recorrido que realizó esta jornada por objetivos económicos y sociales en los municipios de Remedios y Caibarién, el mandatario instó a transformar los métodos y estilos de trabajo para obtener mejores resultados. | Puso de ejemplo los logros de lugares visitados en medio de complejas circunstancias, y des…
(2025-10-23). The country of emigration. indybay.org "Democracy" degenerates into crude mass stupefaction and people become completely disoriented. The goal of those in power is to sedate humanity through miserable education, the production of fear, the manufacture of ignorance, and deliberate confusion.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. — ReutersASEAN summit in Malaysia slated for October 26—28.Malaysia trade deal, Thai—Cambodia peace accord…
(2025-10-23). Pa. election 2025: What to know about the Superior Court candidates. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? This year, voters will determine who joins one of Pennsylvania's most powerful courts: the Superior Court, which handles thousands of criminal, civil and family appeals cases each year and is often the final word in justice for many residents across the commonwealth. The court's decisions can shape everything from parental custody arrangements to criminal sentencing and consumer protections to business issues. | Three candidates — Democrat Judge Brandon Neuman, Rep…
(2025-10-23). World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster's death. aljazeera.com Vladimir Kramnik repeatedly accused fellow chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in the year before his death.
(2025-10-23). Chancellor Merz plans to establish the "Tank Republic of Germany" wsws.org By building "Europe's strongest conventional army" and potentially arming Germany with nuclear weapons, Chancellor Merz announced a new stage in war preparations. Industry is simultaneously being restructured for a war economy.
(2025-10-23). Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian drone killed two Ukrainian journalists who work for Ukraine's "Freedom TV" in Kramatorsk city, their news outlet told AFP on Thursday.Freedom TV, a state-funded news organisation, revealed that initial reports of the attack were detailed by the Donetsk regional governor.Donetsk regional governor shared images of the journalists' car, which was targeted in the Russian attack, leading to their deaths.Earlier this week, Ukrainian media reported that a Russian airstrike targeted Kharkiv on Oct. 22, directly hitting a kindergarten hosting 48 children.Kyiv Independent outlined that a Russian attack…
(2025-10-23). American River salmon and steelhead are in jeopardy due to federal cutbacks. indybay.org The CDFW said it plans to reduce salmon smolt production by 50%, from 4.5 to 2.25 million.
(2025-10-23). Tormenta tropical Melissa con poco cambio en el mar Caribe, detallan expertos. radiohc.cu El Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet) de Cuba informó que este miércoles en la tarde la tormenta tropical Melissa mostró poco cambio sobre aguas del mar Caribe y comenzó a moverse hacia el oeste-noroeste a cuatro kilómetros por hora. | A las 18: 00, hora local, la región central del organismo se estimó en los 14.4 grados de latitud Norte y los 74.3 grados de longitud Oeste, posición que lo sitúa a unos 470 kilómetros al sudeste de Kingston, Jamaica. | Añade el parte de la institución científica que Melissa continúa con vientos máximos sostenidos de 85 kilómetros por hora, con rachas super…
(2025-10-23). Call the Senate-NO U.S. WAR with Venezuela! wibailoutpeople.org 
The threat of war against Venezuela is real. Here are four things you can do. 1. Call your senators this week (why not now?) and tell them to support the resolution by Tim Kaine and Rand Paul to prohibit military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. The Senate switchboard number is 202-224-3121. You can also …
(2025-10-23). Ordinance Shelved at Meeting of the Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors. indybay.org Today's meeting at the board of supervisors 10/21/25, the proposed ordinance by the board of supervisors that would allow destruction of towed vehicles and change the definition of abandoned to include vehicles that lack registration.
(2025-10-23). Authorities identify man behind deadly Ontario truck crash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Terrifying footage recently flooded social media of a truck driver crashing into several vehicles on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, leaving three people dead and four others hospitalized. Authorities identified the truck driver in question as 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the country as an illegal immigrant via the US-Mexico border in 2022. According to several local reports, Singh was driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed into eight vehicles. According to CBS News, Singh, a resident of Yuba City, California, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol officers on Tuesday. The…
(2025-10-23). Gunboat Diplomacy: How Classic Naval Coercion has Evolved Into Hybrid Warfare on the Water. counterpunch.org 
Over the summer, the United States deployed warships to the Caribbean — ostensibly to menace drug traffickers but also as a none-too-subtle warning to Venezuela. Earlier in the year, a U.S. Navy destroyer bobbed along waters close to Iran for similar reasons. And in the Taiwan Straits and Pacific, China and the U.S. frequently show
(2025-10-23). Trump slaps sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war. newarab.com 
US President The EU also unveiled a Trump has held off pulling…
(2025-10-23). Eddington: Lost in the desert. wsws.org A filmmaker seeking to dramatize the explosive political climate in 2020 would be faced with significant artistic challenges, but also major opportunities.
(2025-10-23). Trump administration escalates ICE raids following "No Kings" protests. wsws.org Since the massive No Kings protests across the US on October 18, the Trump administration has stepped up attacks on democratic rights with violent ICE raids on immigrants in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and southern Idaho, and the mobilization of National Guard troops to suppress public opposition.
(2025-10-23). IOC wants no sport events in Indonesia after visa ban on Israeli athletes. aljazeera.com Indonesia says it barred Israeli gymnasts from the global event to maintain 'public order and security'.
(2025-10-23). Trump confirms full demolition of White House East Wing for huge ballroom. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is demolishing the entire East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom at the property, he said on Wednesday, in a move exceeding the original scope of the project and prompting controversy over the extent of the construction. | Trump told reporters he had undertaken "really a tremendous amount of study with some of the best architects in the world" and determined that knocking down the East Wing was the best course of action. The existing structure, he said, could…
(2025-10-23). Monday 10/20: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-23). United States: Federal Agents Use Excessive Force in Illinois. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A federal immigration enforcement agent sprays Rev. David Black, of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, as he and other protesters demonstrate outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, September 19, 2025. | © 2025 Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP…
(2025-10-23). The Frankfurt Book Fair—in the service of the war against Russia. wsws.org In his acceptance speech for the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, historian Karl Schlà∂gel declared military victory over Russia to be the decisive question for Europe's destiny.
(2025-10-23). The publication of "How the GPU Murdered Trotsky" and the initial Findings of Security and the Fourth International – Part 1. wsws.org In 1975, the ICFI launched the Security and the Fourth International investigation, systematically exposing decades of GPU infiltration and the SWP cover-up around Trotsky's assassination, and reaffirming orthodox Trotskyism.
(2025-10-23). Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert. aljazeera.com The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.
(2025-10-23). (W.E.Talk) Spanish scholar: China Studies gains popularity in Spain, cultural dialogue strengthens bilateral relations. ecns.cn Approximately four centuries ago, the Spanish Manila Galleon visited China, marking the beginning of trade and cultural exchange between China and Spain, and serving as an important testament to early Sino-Spanish civilizational interaction, Víctor Cortizo, president of the Hispanic Association of China Studies and professor at Francisco de Vitoria University, told China News Network in a recent exclusive interview.
(2025-10-23). Helicopter carrying Indian President broke after stucking in concrete. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A helicopter carrying the president of India, Droupadi Murmu, broke during landing in Kerala after it was stuck in newly placed concrete, local media outlets confirmed on Wednesday.According to Hindustan Times, the helicopter landed at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pathanamthitta's Pramadam, where President Droupadi Murmu was heading to Sabarimala for an official visit.Media sources revealed that part of a jet collapsed shortly after it landed on the ground on Wednesday morning.üáÆüá≥ Indian Air Force helicopter carrying the President of India malfu…
(2025-10-23). Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest. aljazeera.com Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
(2025-10-23). The Mirror Stage of US Politics. counterpunch.org 
The US has been transformed into a mirror world, the mirror world of a pathological narcissist, a world of reverse images where victims are flipped into perpetrators, the poor portrayed as exploiters of the super-rich, the weak as persecutors of the strong and where the law is used to perpetuate lawlessness. The police conceal their faces behind the masks of thieves, while thieves loot the public estate unmolested. Public corruption has been legalized and exposing graft made a crime.
(2025-10-23). Exploring stunning Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall flows in autumn. ecns.cn The Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall flows with abundant water on Oct. 21, 2025, creating a breathtaking view comparable to the summer high-water season.
(2025-10-23). 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 European Union (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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-23). Did an Iraqi diplomat steal a towel from a Jordanian hotel. newarab.com 
The incident has attracted widespread attention in Iraq after news outlets and social media users claimed that Zainab Akla al-Saadi, a counsellor at the Foreign Ministry, was accused of taking towels from her hotel room at the Fairmont Amman in Jordan. | Acc…
(2025-10-23). Saturday 10/25: D.I.R.T. Festival 2025: Dance In Revolt(ing) Times – Come Hell or High Water. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2025-10-23). Wednesday 11/5: Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Neighborhood Open House. indybay.org Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-23). Japan's new Cabinet marks conservative turn in politics. ecns.cn Cabinet members of Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front center) pose for a photo in Tokyo on Tuesday.Both the Cabinet of Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, reflect a distinctly conservative orientation with a focus on economic and security priorities, experts say.
(2025-10-23). Accidente del tren No.16 La Habana- Holguín no provocó muertos ni heridos. radiohc.cu El tren No. 16 La Habana-Holguín sufrió un accidente este miércoles a las 8: 05 pm en el patio de la comunidad Bartle, en el oriental municipio de Las Tunas, sin que se reportaran muertos ni heridos, informó el ministro del Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, en su perfil de Facebook. | Agregó el titular cubano que el tren circulaba a muy baja velocidad, propio de las maniobras en un patio ferroviario. | En la misma red social, Rodríguez Dávila detalló que la locomotora 52554 y el primer coche de la formación (que posee el equipamiento para la generación eléctrica del tren) se descarrilaron, aunque quedaron enga…
(2025-10-23). The tactic of concealment. indybay.org The guiding principle of democracy in civilization is essentially—on the basis of an egalitarian political principle of recognizing all as free and equal—about civilizing the power of the stronger and about procedures of self-legislation, i.e., a radical socialization of rule. Capitalism, on the other hand, is essentially based on the principle of the power of the strongest.
(2025-10-23). The Artist and the Eye. counterpunch.org 
I saw a man crouched by the side of the road close to the railway station last week. I thought he'd dropped something. Then I saw he was holding a piece of chalk and was in fact writing on the pavement. Must just have poor eyesight, I decided. Anyway, before I could see what it
(2025-10-23). Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says. aljazeera.com Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,…
(2025-10-23). Afghanistan: Taliban Tramples Media Freedom. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Officials and Journalists attend a Taliban press conference at the Government Media and Information Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 12, 2025. | © 2025 Siddiqullah Alizai/AP Photo…
(2025-10-23). Chinese medical worker Zhang Liyan receives 2025 Princess Srinagarindra Award. ecns.cn Chinese medical worker Zhang Liyan received the 2025 Princess Srinagarindra Award on Wednesday at the Grand Palace in Bangkok for her outstanding contributions to nursing and midwifery.
(2025-10-23). Ancient heartbeat of a modern nation. ecns.cn For five years, I've lived in Beijing, photographing its temples, courtyards and the impressive details of its imperial architecture. I thought I had come to understand the language of Chinese design — the colors, proportions and symmetry that express the nation's sense of harmony.
(2025-10-23). Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign. aljazeera.com Laurence des Cars told France's Senate the heist exposed the museum's camera shortage and other security 'weaknesses'.
(2025-10-23). Giant panda enjoys autumn leisure in southwest China. ecns.cn A giant panda enjoys autumn leisure at Shenshuping giant panda base of Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Oct. 21, 2025.
(2025-10-23). Jefe de Estado cubano reitera acusación de su país a Gobierno de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este miércoles que el Gobierno de Estados Unidos presiona y engaña a otros países para conminarlos a cambiar sus posiciones respecto al bloqueo económico estadounidense contra la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X manifestó que "Temen a lo que ocurrirá: el rechazo de la abrumadora mayoría de la comunidad internacional a su política genocida y de asfixia económica contra Cuba", en referencia a la próxima votación en Naciones Unidas de la propuesta de resolución cubana contra el b…
(2025-10-23). Report: wife Sara demanded Likud ministers sign letter calling on Herzog to pardon prime minister. haaretz.com The letter, drafted by Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman and signed by all of Likud's ministers, stated that Netanyahu's criminal trial is a 'prosecution against an entire camp within the nation.' Sara told ministers that 'Trump also requested it,' according to Israel's public news broadcaster…
(2025-10-23). 40 African migrants dead in shipwreck off Tunisia. newarab.com 
Forty "Initial investigations indicate that there were 70 people on board the vessel," said Walid Chtabri, spokesman for the public prosecutor's office in Mahdia. | "Forty bodies, including infants, were recovered, and 30 people were rescued," Chtabri added. "They were all from countries in sub-Saharan Africa."
(2025-10-23). Cuba captures Chinese drug fugitive 'Brother Wang' after Mexico escape. scmp.com A Chinese national who United States authorities accused of trafficking large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the US before being arrested and then escaping custody in Mexico was recaptured in Cuba, Mexican authorities said on Wednesday. | Zhi Dong Zhang, alias "Brother Wang", was indicted in federal court in Atlanta in 2022 on drug trafficking and money laundering charges.
(2025-10-23). Russia strikes private kindergarten in Kharkiv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian army fired drones targeting Kharkiv on Oct. 22. Ukrainian media reported that a kindergarten was hit in the airstrike.Kyiv Independent outlined that a Russian attack damaged a kindergarten and left one person dead and 10 others injured. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov revealed that teachers and 48 children were inside the building.Terekhov added that the children were not injured and were moved by emergency services to a safe place.UPD from the local authorities. Seven people are injured and one man killed. No children were wounded, they were in the shelter. Yet many of them are very stressed.
(2025-10-23). Comeback pair to lead national charge at Cup of China. ecns.cn The 2025 ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China, the second event in the ISU Grand Prix series, will begin in Chongqing on Friday.
(2025-10-23). Afghanistan women's refugee team to play in Morocco tournament. newarab.com 
A tournament that included a team of refugee The tournament, dubbed FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025, was originally set for Dubai starting on Thursday, and was to include Chad, Libya and the host United Arab Emirates. | The revised tournament will start Sunday and will include the refugee team, Chad, Tunisia and Libya. FIFA, soccer's gl…
(2025-10-23). Chinese, Indian troops exchange sweets along border on Diwali. ecns.cn Chinese and Indian soldiers shared sweets at several points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Tuesday to celebrate Diwali, India's festival of lights, Indian media reported.
(2025-10-23). Trump's assault on the UN is self-defeating. onlineopinion.com.au It is hard to imagine that there is not a single adult in Trump's orbit to tell him that withdrawing from the many UN agencies that provide critical humanitarian services undermines rather than advances the US' national interest and global standing…
(2025-10-23). Road Map to the Shutdown. counterpunch.org 
Since there is a lot of confusion surrounding the shutdown, I thought it would be useful to go over some of the main points as I understand them. I will not pretend this is a comprehensive account, but there are some issues that are reasonably clear. First, when Republicans claim that they are proposing a
(2025-10-23). Uganda weighs a radical malaria fix. independent.co.ug 
Scientists are testing genetic modification to collapse mosquito populations. What are the risks? HEALTH FEATURE | KEVIN GITHUKU | Malaria places a crushing burden on Uganda's health system, as it does in many African countries. The disease accounted for 30-40% of Ugandan outpatient visits in 2023, states the World Health Organization. It kills 16 people …
(2025-10-23). California's National Guard "humanitarian mission" : Newsom's deployment to food banks marks a new stage in the militarization of social life. wsws.org California's deployment of the National Guard to food banks exposes the deepening social crisis and the ruling class's turn toward militarization under the guise of humanitarian aid.
(2025-10-23). Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience. aljazeera.com Women's football grows in Nigeria, but disapproval in Kwara highlights the passion of determined young players.
(2025-10-23). The Oldest Colony, the Newest War: Puerto Rico as a Launchpad for War on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
When President Trump announced that the CIA had been authorized to conduct operations inside Venezuela, just as U.S drones struck another small boat off Venezuela's coast, few people in the United States realized that much of this militarization begins on the soil of a land denied its own sovereignty: Puerto Rico. The island that has
(2025-10-23). Thursday 10/23: ICE: Hands Off the Bay – San Francisco Rally & March. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco…
(2025-10-23). New York's Bold Fight for Public Power. counterpunch.org 
In the fight for a just transition to renewable energy in the United States, New Yorkers achieved two major legislative wins in 2019 and 2023. Today, the realization of that landmark legislation hinges on whether the Democratic governor will uphold those legislative commitments — or yield to a resurgent Trump administration and the escalating energy demands of AI data centers.
(2025-10-23). UHV grid powers up to spur nation's green development. ecns.cn China's ambitious nationwide ultra-high voltage, or UHV, grid is fundamentally transforming the country's energy system, driving a significant acceleration in its transition toward cleaner power sources and reshaping how electricity is delivered across the nation, said industry experts.
(2025-10-23). Rep. Balderson's New ARC Energy Security Act Is Smart Legislation. wattsupwiththat.com Green Promises, Red Bills — Time to Power America the Right Way…
(2025-10-23). Can the Downward Spiral in US/China Trade be Stopped? counterpunch.org 
The United States and China are locked in another round of economic confrontation, with actions on both sides intensifying a dispute that has simmered for years. On October 10, President Donald Trump announced plans for an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports, set to begin November 1, along with new export controls on critical
(2025-10-23). Pursuing Net Zero Makes the UK Vulnerable to Bad Weather, BBC, Not Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As a news organization, the BBC should not carry water for its government or government advisory boards that want to continue wasting money on futile "objectives to prevent further temperature rise" when direct efforts to improve infrastructure and harden it against weather extremes, which have happened throughout history, would be far more effective in saving lives and reducing harm.
(2025-10-23). China resolutely opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday voiced the country's firm opposition to the U.S. arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
(2025-10-23). Expertos en Cuba analizan Anteproyecto de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación. radiohc.cu Académicos de todo el país analizaron este miércoles el contenido y estructura del Anteproyecto de Ley General de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación durante el I Pleno de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba (ACC). | En la antesala del debate, Armando Rodríguez Batista, titular del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma), señaló que es momento de intercambiar criterios y trabajar en conjunto para lograr una ley que controle todos los procesos científico-tecnológicos, y se ajuste a las necesidades del sector.Esta propuesta normativa surge por la necesidad de dinamizar todo lo que se ha avanzado en mate…
(2025-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-23). mBridge and the Future of Finance: From BRICS Experiment to Global Dialogue. infobrics.org Imagine currencies flowing across invisible bridges—no longer slowed by borders, intermediaries, or the weight of dollar dominance…
(2025-10-23). World's first human with gene-edited pig liver has survived for months. ecns.cn In a big leap for medical science, Chinese surgeons have successfully performed the world's first transplant of a gene-edited pig liver into a living human patient, who survived for 171 days — nearly six months — after the operation.
(2025-10-23). En Cuba, nueva alianza internacional impulsa innovación y desarrollo de vacunas. radiohc.cu Un proyecto de cooperación estratégica entre la Agencia Francesa de Desarrollo (AFD), la Unión Europea (UE) y el Instituto Finlay de Vacunas (IFV) fue presentado este miércoles en la sede de la Dirección de Investigaciones de la institución científica cubana. | La iniciativa forma parte de la estrategia de desarrollo del Instituto y se sustenta en su trayectoria científica, capacidades actuales y proyecciones. | Respaldada por las autoridades de la mayor isla de las Antillas, la alianza tiene como objetivo fortalecer la capacidad nacional de innovación y producción de vacunas, en beneficio de la salud pública y c…
(2025-10-23). 7 Million People Mobilized for No Kings Day Opposition to Trump rises while the threat of fascism continues. wibailoutpeople.org By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News Wire Wednesday October 22, 2025Political Review All across the United States millions gathered in large municipalities, suburbs, small towns and rural areas to protest the domestic and foreign policies of the administration of President Donald Trump and his allies within the House of Representatives and the Senate. These demonstrations included a …
(2025-10-23). China's over 10,000 VR companies signal scale of virtual reality boom. ecns.cn China had more than 10,000 virtual reality (VR) companies by the end of 2024, it was revealed at the 2025 World Conference on VR Industry (WCVRI), which concluded on Monday in Nanchang, the capital of east China's Jiangxi Province.
(2025-10-23). She converted during COVID. Israeli immigration officials say her Zoom course count. haaretz.com Facing rejection from Israel's Population and Immigration Authority, recent convert Isabella Vinci, supported by the Israel Religious Action Center, is preparing a court petition to challenge the decision, despite a Supreme Court ruling recognizing non-Orthodox conversions…
(2025-10-23). AI and fintech to drive next digital leap of Africa. ecns.cn As Africa's mobile revolution enters a new phase, policymakers and industry leaders gathering in Kigali, Rwanda, said artificial intelligence and fintech hold the key to unlocking inclusive growth — if the continent can close its digital and energy gaps.
(2025-10-23). US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion. aljazeera.com The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
(2025-10-23). We stopped practicing capitalism. onlineopinion.com.au True capitalism mirrors nature: earning your place through contribution, not coercion.
(2025-10-23). Thursday 10/23: San Jose: ICE Out of the Bay – Emergency Rally. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2025-10-23). Will Coatesville's new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises? whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The city of Coatesville has invested in Coatesville officials rolled out the technology Oct. 2. | "We recognize that we do have a gun violence problem within the city — mostly connected to the illicit drug trade — and we think that it's going to give us an opportunity to make a difference in…
(2025-10-23). Guatemala: Dozens of human rights organisations express their solidarity with Ramón Cadena. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and other human rights organisations and associations in solidarity with Ramón Cadena, lawyer and human rights defender, call for an end to the criminalisation of human rights defence in Guatemala. #SolidarityWithRamónCadena
22 October 2025. The undersigned human rights organisations address the Guatemalan authorities and national and international public opinion to express our deep concern and active solidarity (…) | – |
(2025-10-23). Wanted: Glenn Grothman Pedophile Protector, Racist Enemy of Poor Working People. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-23). Nightmare in Chicago: Fascist ICE Military Raids, Terror & Occupation in Chicago. indybay.org UAW 551 Chicago Ford plant electrician Marcie Pedraza who lives on the South Side of Chicago talks about the terror and violent attacks on immigrants and the Brown and Black community in Chicago and what the role of labor should be.
(2025-10-23). CA Gov Newsom Wrecks CA-OSHA Program as Eliminates OSHA Nationally. indybay.org Governor Newsom is joining fascist Trump in helping to destroy the CA-OSHA program by creating mass vacancies and covering up the destruction of the agency. This is helping to kill California workers and particularly immigrant workers on the job with no union and no protection.
(2025-10-23). Don't Demolish Rent-Controlled Homes! Community Rallies for Truly Affordable Housing. indybay.org San Francisco, October 20, 2025 — Today at City Hall, the Race & Equity in all Planning Coalition (REP-SF) and our allies are rallying in support of truly affordable housing, before the Board of Supervisors' Land Use Committee hearing about Mayor Lurie's dangerous upzoning plan. Tenant advocates, small business owners, affordable housing groups, and families are sounding the alarm about Mayor Lurie's upzoning plan, which, if passed, will increase speculation and accelerate the displacement of tenants and small businesses across the city.
(2025-10-23). Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com Mamdani attacked over affordability platform, support for Palestine; Cuomo challenged on sexual harassment.
(2025-10-23). China revitalizes 88 key rivers, lakes in ecological restoration drive. ecns.cn China had successfully revitalized 88 key rivers and lakes across the country by the end of September this year, restoring ecological flows to waterways that had remained dry for decades, the Ministry of Water Resources announced on Wednesday.
(2025-10-23). 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…
(2025-10-23). Israeli Knesset narrowly backs West Bank annexation bills. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a razor-thin and highly divisive vote, Israel's Knesset on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to two bills seeking to formally annex parts of the occupied West Bank.The legislation, which passed 25—24 in the first of four required readings, would extend Israeli sovereignty over the entire West Bank under one bill and specifically over the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim under another, effectively incorporating the areas into Israel. The vote came as U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Israel, though officials said the timing was coincidental.Knesset Advances Far-right West Bank Annexation Bill as J…
(2025-10-23). Putin-Trump summit on hold, says White House. ecns.cn A planned summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was put on hold on Tuesday, as Moscow's rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine cast a cloud over attempts at negotiations.
(2025-10-23). Expert testimony reveals Delta Tunnel violates California's climate and affordability goals. indybay.org The DCP would have profound adverse effects on tribal economies and cultures and communities of color.
(2025-10-23). Taiwan compatriots invited to mark historic anniversary. ecns.cn Compatriots from Taiwan will be invited to attend a commemorative gathering marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, which will be held around Saturday on the mainland, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-23). New video shows Louvre Museum robbers flee easily with jewelry. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A new camera clip emerged on social media showing robbers of the Louvre Museum escaping using a construction vehicle easily towards freedom.In the newly released video, three men were spotted on board a construction vehicle box, which was used to enter the Louvre, as they were getting out and escaping their robbery.On Sunday, Oct. 19, a gang of four stole $102 million worth of jewelry from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France and escaped. The French police are still investigating the incident, as the robbers are still on the run as of today, Oct. 23.The police said that the crown of Empress Eugénie (gold…
(2025-10-23). Trump demanding $230 million from Justice Department over past investigations. wsws.org In a mafia-style shakedown, President Donald Trump is demanding that his hand-picked Justice Department appointees approve some $230 million, paid for by taxpayers, in compensation for investigations conducted during and after his first term in office.
(2025-10-23). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-23). Uganda: Enforced disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons –∞ positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates the return of 20 hostages and 1,808* detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). New Jersey lawmaker proposes surcharge on data centers using a lot of electricity. whyy.org
(2025-10-23). UN Binding treaty on business and human rights: A call for access to justice against corporate abuses at the 11th negotiation session. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). COP30 climate conference (Brazil): FIDH experts available on human rights and climate action. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). The 28th Amendment . levernews.com
(2025-10-23). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Saudi Arabia: Spate of Executions of Child Offenders. juancole.com
(2025-10-23). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). United Nations Human Rights Council Elections 2025: continued scrutiny needed for incoming members. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-23). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-22). Egypt's Sisi takes credit for 'stopping migration' at EU summit. newarab.com 
Egypt and the European Union held their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels, focusing on security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza, as human rights groups expressed concern over Speaking from Brussels, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egypt had played a key role in stopping He said that Europe had not been significantly affec…
(2025-10-22). After dispute over capture of Gaza City, Netanyahu fires long-time ally as National Security Adviser. haaretz.com Move comes after months of reports of bitter disagreements between the two. In a statement, Hanegbi took responsibility for his part in the failing that led to the October 7 attack and called for thorough investigations…
(2025-10-22). Hardwiring normalization — Infrastructures, extraction and Gaza's future. links.org.au 
Rafeef Ziadah — Trump's vision seeks to fold Gaza into Israeli, Egyptian and Gulf networks under US trusteeship, merging Gulf capital and Israeli technology while reducing Palestinians to obstacles to be displaced or bypassed.
(2025-10-22). EuroLeague to resume basketball games in Israel in December following cease-fire with Hamas. haaretz.com The EuroLeague decision, following a joint request by Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, marks the return of Israeli basketball to home courts after more than two years of hosting games abroad amid the Gaza war…
(2025-10-22). These Israeli-backed gangs could wreck the Gaza ceasefire. responsiblestatecraft.org Frightening images have emerged from Gaza in the week since a fragile ceasefire took hold between Israel and Hamas. In one widely circulated video, seven blindfolded men kneel in line with militants arrayed behind them. Gunshots ring out in unison, and the row of men collapse in a heap as dozens of spectators look on.The gruesome scenes appear to be part of a Hamas effort to reestablish control over Gaza through a crackdown on gangs and criminal groups that it says have proliferated during the past two years of war and chaos. In the minds of Israel and its backers, the killings reveal Hamas' true colors [mdas…
(2025-10-22). UN presses for more shelter aid in Gaza ahead of harsh winter. newarab.com 
The UN on Tuesday pressed for urgent shelter aid and equipment to be allowed into the Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General stressed that aid into the Strip must come in at a much quicker rate before the onset of harsh conditions and dropping temperatures. | In a statement issu…
(2025-10-22). Arizona AG Sues House Over Speaker Johnson's Refusal to Swear In Grijalva. truthout.org Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) has formally filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives over Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-Louisiana) refusal to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona). Grijalva won a special election exactly one month ago. Yet she has not yet been granted access to her seat or offices in Washington, with Johnson arguing that she shouldn't be sworn in… |
(2025-10-22). How Zohran Mamdani Fought The Master Plan. levernews.com 
The following article, first published in The Nation, is based on research from The Lever's new book
(2025-10-22). Persian version of "Crime and Punishment" republished. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 18th edition of a Persian translation of the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1866 novel "Crime and Punishment" has recently been released by the Kharazmi Publications in Tehran.
(2025-10-22). Belarus' experience of preparing for next population census presented before CIS statistics services. eng.belta.by A conference of specialists from the national statistics services of the CIS member states is taking place in Moscow to discuss "Preparation for the 2030 round of population censuses in the CIS region". The event has been organized by the CIS Statistical Committee.
(2025-10-22). Oct 1989 Bhagalpur Riots – 36 Years On. ummid.com The riot that began on October 24, 1989, in Bhagalpur was the first in which thousands, armed with traditional weapons, began attacking minority communities — from Bhagalpur city out to the rural areas of Bhagalpur district.
(2025-10-22). Empire of Empathy. counterpunch.org 
The most insidious privatization of the 21st century isn't material—it's moral. The right to define "goodness", once born of collective struggle, has been seized by elites who trade in humanitarian spectacle. Melinda Gates, María Corina Machado and Meghan Markle operate on different stages—philanthropy, politics, celebrity—but share the same function: to brand conscience. Each turns compassion
(2025-10-22). Huge Gripen Fighter Order Letter Of Intent Signed By Ukraine. twz.com 
The long-running saga of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today signed a letter of in…
(2025-10-22). Opportunities for diplomacy thwarted by U.S. demands: Araghchi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Tehran's continued commitment to diplomacy despite repeated setbacks caused by "excessive demands" from the United States.
(2025-10-22). At least 4 journalists shot, assaulted in Madagascar protests. CPJ Staff 
(2025-10-22). Snapback a 'fabricated' term, not found in JCPOA text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the term "snapback" does not exist in the text of JCPOA, calling it "a fabricated expression" employed by the West to reinstate the expired UN resolutions against Iran.
(2025-10-22). Trump's most underrated diplomatic win: Belarus. responsiblestatecraft.org Rarely are foreign policy scholars and analysts blessed with as crystalline a
(2025-10-22). Unlocking Xinjiang Charms | Clouds on the ground: Xinjiang's cotton miracle. ecns.cn Xinjiang's cotton output grew from just 5,000 tonnes in 1949 to 5.69 million tonnes in 2024, accounting for 92.3% of the national total that year.
(2025-10-22). Confusion Prevails in Bangladesh Over National Charter. ummid.com The majority of people in Bangladesh are in the dark and groping in the wild to understand what the much-talked-about "July National Charter" is about, a political roadmap for democratic transition, at the behest of the Interim Government.
(2025-10-22). Three Druze civilians killed after van shot at in Syria's Idlib. newarab.com 
Three Druze civilians were killed, and others were injured on Tuesday evening when a passenger van was targeted in an armed attack in northwest Syria. | The van that was transporting civilians was shot at by gunmen riding a motorbike on the road near the town of Kafr Takharim, close to the Jabal al-Summaq region in the Nasif Abu Fahd, a relative of the victims, told The New Arab's sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that "unidentified gunmen opened direct fire on a passenger van transporting civ…
(2025-10-22). Egg Yolk Compound Shows Promise in Osteoporosis Management. globalresearch.ca Egg yolk proteins influence bone health by reducing bone breakdown and encouraging new bone growth, offering natural support against osteoporosis | Research shows that certain egg yolk compounds shut down harmful "switches" in bone-destroying cells, helping prevent fractures and bone fragility…
(2025-10-22). Saudi Arabia bars employers from charging domestic workers any fees. geo.tv 
Laborers work at a construction site in the Saudi capital Riyadh. — AFP/File
(2025-10-22). Who Holds the Key to Peace? Decoding the Trump-Putin Pause. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of international relations, the proposed summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured global attention. Originally floated as a potential breakthrough in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the meeting—slated for Budapest, Hungary—has been placed on hold. This development raises critical questions about who truly controls …
(2025-10-22). Child rights champion promotes German-Israeli arms trade. electronicintifada.net Green politician Philip Krà§mer has warned about making anti-Zionism "socially acceptable."
(2025-10-22). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-22). Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect ratepayers from data center energy strain. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As developers and tech companies seize the potential to build power-hungry data centers in Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are considering legislation that aims to protect ratepayers from increased energy bills. | Several data centers have been planned or pro…
(2025-10-22). "Nobody's Girl" : Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew. democracynow.org 
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir has just been released, detailing how she was groomed by Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, whom she met at Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort. In Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, she writes that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew three times, beginning when she was 17, and was beaten and raped by a "well-known prime minister." Virginia Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year in Australia at age 41. | Democracy Now! speaks with Amy Wallace, Giuffre's ghostwriter, w…
(2025-10-22). Colombian demonstrators attack US embassy in protest against American military aggression. thecanary.co On Friday 18 October, protestors in Bogota, Colombia clashed with anti-riot police outside the US embassy. Officials reported that the demonstrators used bows and arrows, along with explosives, injuring four officers. The violence followed a week of action by the social movement People's Congress (Congreso de los Pueblos). They were rallying against US president Donald […] | By
(2025-10-22). Knowledge-based companies to attend AgroExpo Uzbekistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Supported by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the AgroExpo Uzbekistan 2025, which is scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28 in Tashkent.
(2025-10-22). New report ranks Africa's innovation hotspots. independent.co.ug 
Several African countries are prioritising innovation through targeted investments and grassroots initiatives. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Innovation in Africa is proving more resilient than the global slowdown suggests, according to a new report. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranked 139 economies across institutions, human …
(2025-10-22). Social media giants restrict Iraqi accounts after state pressure. newarab.com 
Major social media platforms have reportedly Several Iraqi journalists and influencers lost access to platforms, including Facebook, X, and TikTok, last week. Press freedom groups link these actions to cooperation between
(2025-10-22). Keon King charged with murder in death of Philadelphia woman Kada Scott. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Philadelphia woman Kada Scott has now been charged with her murder. | The District Attorney's Office said Wednesday it has approved charges of not only murder, but also robbery, theft, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and other offenses against 21-year-old Keon King. | The charges came after the medical examiner's office said Scott, 23, died by homicide. It was not immediately known how Scott was kil…
(2025-10-22). Call to expand internship opportunities for graduates. sanews.gov.za Call to expand internship opportunities for graduates | The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has urged the private sector to open its doors wider to young graduates in South Africa by creating more internship opportunities. ⚪ The Deputy Minister described youth unemployment as a national emergency. ⚪ Gina was speaking at a gala dinner hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in Johannesburg on Tuesday, marking 20 years of an impactful graduate internship programme and celebrating 131 graduates who have just completed their two-year training at various insti…
(2025-10-22). 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).
(2025-10-22). Hedges Report: Drug Trafficking, Murder US Special Forces. consortiumnews.com Shadowy forces sent to do the dirty work of the United States overseas are wreaking havoc at home, says Seth Harp. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report For decades, clandestine foreign military and intelligence operations have been the deadly, destabilizing…
(2025-10-22). EU unable to meet ammunition target for Ukraine. infobrics.org European countries have planned to provide more aid than they are actually capable of providing.
(2025-10-22). Options for "Non-Hamas" Resistance to Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Both the Israeli and the American governments insist that the "Trump peace plan" requires the complete disarmament of Hamas, which, with an estimated 20,000 surviving Hamas-affiliated resistance fighters possessing guns would be challenging both conceptually and in terms of any potential implementation. However, it may be worth noting that, while the plan refers to Hamas,
(2025-10-22). EU to Sign Uzbekistan Partnership Deal Despite Rights Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (From left to right): President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attend the EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on April 3, 2025. | © 2025 Uzbekistan Presidency/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2025-10-22). Democracy Now! 2025-10-22 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 22, 2025; "Nobody's Girl": Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew; Colombia's U.S. Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Strikes on Boats in the Caribbean; Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threatens Venezuela & Colombia | Headlines for October 22, 2025; "Nobody's Girl": Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew; Colombia's U.S. Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Strikes on Boats in the Caribbean; Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threate…
(2025-10-22). Israeli lawmakers back West Bank annexation in preliminary vote. newarab.com 
Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to bills that would The vote was the first of four needed to pass the law and it coincided with the visit of US Vice President JD Vance to Israel, a month after President Donald Trump sai…
(2025-10-22). Belarus reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear cooperation with Russia at UN session. eng.belta.by Cooperation between Belarus and Russia in the nuclear sphere poses no | threat to third countries, the Belarusian Permanent Mission to the | United Nations made this statement during a session of the UN General Assembly First Committee in New…
(2025-10-22). Analyst expects framework for ending Ukraine conflict by the end of 2025. eng.belta.by The framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine will be established by the end of 2025, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said.
(2025-10-22). Victims Without Victimizers: How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — The human condition includes a vast array of unavoidable misfortunes. But what about the preventable ones? Shouldn't the United States provide for the basic needs of its people? Such questions get distinctly short shrift in the dominant political narratives. When someone can't make ends meet and suffers dire consequences, the mainstream …
(2025-10-22). Beef from Argentina? 'A betrayal of the American rancher,' farmers tell Trump. peoplesworld.org 
(2025-10-22). 18 Muslims in RJD first list of 143 for 2025 Bihar Elections. ummid.com As many as 18 Muslims have been included in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) first list of 143 candidates nominated for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
(2025-10-22). US missionary abducted in Niger's capital, State Department confirms. aljazeera.com The kidnapped man is a pilot for an evangelical organisation, a diplomatic source says.
(2025-10-22). Australian care workers rally nationally against attack on pay and conditions. wsws.org The big-business Australian Industry Group is attempting to intimidate planned protests by social, community, home care and disability service workers with threats of fines and imprisonment.
(2025-10-22). Zarah Sultana calls for 'democratic control and ownership of banks and the arms industry'. thecanary.co Speaking to the Canary at the weekend, Your Party's Zarah Sultana didn't just demand a platform of socialism and peace. She also insisted on democratising Britain's banking system. That, she said, has to be part of Your Party's plan to transform the economy into one that serves ordinary people rather than corporate profits. She added […] | By
(2025-10-22). Qasr Garden Museum to host international exhibition of children's artworks. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The international exhibition "One World, A Thousand Dreams" featuring artworks by children and teenagers from Iran, South Korea, and Germany will open on October 24 at the Qasr Garden Museum in Tehran.
(2025-10-22). Somerville For Palestine Initiative Is On November Ballot. popularresistance.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 Commission. The Commission also overruled an objection by the right wing to the ballot initiative. It will be on the ballot in November as Question 3. | For the past seven months, 288 volunteers have been canvassing people to sign a petition directing the Somerville City Council to stop using t…
(2025-10-22). Trump insults Putin on TV; US gets chilling threat from Russia minister amid Budapest meet confusion. hindustantimes.com Diplomatic confusion has emerged over the planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest, with conflicting signals from Washington and Moscow. U.S. President Donald Trump stated he doesn't want to "waste time" with a meeting if no substantial deal on Ukraine is achievable, suggesting the summit may be postponed or cancelled. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insisted that preparations for the meeting are continuing and that the summit "will happen," dismissing reports of cancellation as premature.
(2025-10-22). Saturday 11/8: Showing of the film "No Other Land" and discussion. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 (no zoom)…
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). The Fraud serialisation, Part Ten: McSweeney, Riley come for the Canary. thecanary.co In the tenth installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, Morgan McSweeney and Rachel Riley come for the Canary — and attempt to destroy us. This is the fourth part of Chapter Three. The purview of Stop Funding Fake News (SFFN) extended beyond alleged antisemitism. SFFN also tackled what it […] | By
(2025-10-22). Police on the hunt for Westbury shooters. sanews.gov.za Police on the hunt for Westbury shooters | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Fannie Masemola, says police are working around the clock to apprehend the suspects behind Tuesday's mass shooting in Westbury. ⚪ "It's just a matter of time before we track down these teenagers. Our crime intelligence operatives, detectives and uniformed police are on the ground actively searching for these suspects at various areas of interest," General Masemola said. ⚪ This as police on Tuesday responded to a shooting incident where six teenagers were shot. The victims were rushed to hospital wher…
(2025-10-22). Shots fired outside Serbian parliament, one man detained. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Shots were fired outside Serbia's parliament building in Belgrade on Wednesday and one person was injured, local media reported.
(2025-10-22). Peace Alliance: Russian Duma Approves Russia-Venezuela Strategic Partnership Treaty. orinocotribune.com The Russian State Duma approved the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Treaty with Venezuela on Tuesday, a document that expands bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, energy and security spheres and, according to the speaker of the lower house, Viacheslav Volodin, represents "a concrete step toward peace, development and Latin American sovereignty." | The agreement, signed May 7 in Moscow by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro and ratified by the Venezuelan National Assembly on Sept. 30, was promulgated by the Bolivarian president Oct. 7, completing a synchronized process between both nati…
(2025-10-22). Incident reported for India's president chopper. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — President Droupadi Murmu's helicopter wheels got stuck in depressions on a freshly concreted helipad at Pramadam.
(2025-10-22). Karnataka Socio Economic Survey: The Murthys set a poor example. ummid.com By refusing to participate, Sudha and Narayana Murthy of Infosys not only trivialised a serious and much-needed public initiative but also set a poor example.
(2025-10-22). Japan's Economy Needs Foreign Workers, Not The Nationalist Approach Pushed By Its New Leader. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister. However, this was hardly a win for feminist or progressive politics.Takaichi is a …
(2025-10-22). Alana Hadid celebrates Palestinian heritage at her wedding. newarab.com 
At her recent wedding, activist and creative director for The ceremony was held in the home of Alana's father, real estate developer Mohamed Hadid in Los Angeles on 18 October. | Earlier this year, Alana discussed her Palestinian heritage with
(2025-10-22). Fans shave head for screening of Emma Stone's film 'Bugonia'. tribune.com.pk 
Fans arrived for an early screening of the absurdist sci-fi comedy film Bugonia, on Monday night in Los Angeles with one unique condition—the theater only admitted bald people. | The film's distributor, Focus Features, challenged audiences to shave their heads to see Bugonia, starring Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone. | Stone and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos gained a powerful fanbase after teaming up for Oscar-nominated films Poor Things and The Favourite. | Bugonia will be released in select theaters on Friday and then across the US on October 31. | In Bugonia, Stone plays a powerful pharmaceutical CEO…
(2025-10-22). 42 Million People at Risk of Losing Their Food Benefits in Days Amid Shutdown. truthout.org More than 42 million low-income Americans are at risk of losing food assistance Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which operates the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has about $6 billion in a multi-year contingency fund. That's short of the roughly $9 billion needed to cover a full month of the program. Even if a shutdown… |
(2025-10-22). MFA: Belarus condemns aggressive actions creating tension in Latin America. eng.belta.by The third round of Belarusian-Venezuelan ministerial consultations was held in Minsk on 22 October.
(2025-10-22). Sheep kurt: The tradition of Kazakh dairy. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-22). Prince Harry, Meghan join calls to halt AI surpassing human intelligence. scmp.com Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have joined prominent computer scientists, economists, artists, evangelical Christian leaders and American conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity. | The letter, released on Wednesday by a politically and geographically diverse group of public figures, is squarely aimed at tech giants like Google, OpenAI and Meta Platforms that are racing each other to build a form of artificial…
(2025-10-22). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-22). Talk World Radio: The Illegality of Military Bases. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about military bases and the law with Martha Schmidt who is a co-chair of the Human Rights Framework Project and member of the Anti-Militarism Working Group of the National Lawyers Guild. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-10-22). Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says. aljazeera.com Deadly incidents involving petroleum products are common in Nigeria where fuel is transported by road.
(2025-10-22). Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war. aljazeera.com Political rivals blame each other as Iranians are further squeezed by sanctions that are unlikely to be lifted soon.
(2025-10-22). Indonesia a "steadfast ally" during South Africa's struggle. sanews.gov.za Indonesia a "steadfast ally" during South Africa's struggle | By Neo Bodumela ⚪ Jakarta, Indonesia — President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Republic of Indonesia for its longstanding solidarity with South Africa and acknowledged the role that the Asian country played as an ally during the struggle against apartheid. ⚪ The President was delivering opening remarks during bilateral talks as part of his State Visit to Indonesia on Wednesday. ⚪ The Southeast Asian country was also the scene of the first Asia-Africa Conference — called the Bandung Conference — some 70 years ago which was attende…