aa.com.tr (2025-10-24). Gaza Tribunal hears harrowing testimonies accusing Israel of genocide
The Gaza Tribunal's final session continued Thursday at Istanbul University with harrowing testimonies from survivors and scholars accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians and dismantling the foundations of international law.
(2025-10-24). 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……
(2025-10-24). The Unvanquished Will: Gaza's Triumph of Spirit Against the Architecture of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
For the last two years, my social media algorithm has been relentlessly dominated by Gaza, particularly by the voices of ordinary Gazans, displaying a blend of emotions that centers on two core principles: grief and defiance. Grief has characterized life in Gaza for many years, a consequence of successive Israeli wars, the unrelenting siege, and
(2025-10-24). Friday 10/24: Protest at israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, | San Francisco…
(2025-10-24). How UN Betrayal of West Papua Led to Genocide, Step by Step. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-24). 2,100 arrested for carrying Palestine Action signs. workers.org 
The British legal system has decided that carrying a sign reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action" is an infraction carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail. London demonstrations to support Palestine Action. According to the British police, nearly 2,100 people have been arrested on anti-terrorist charges . . . |
(2025-10-24). Palestine's Past is Our Present: Why Its Story Matters to Us All. counterpunch.org 
A new story has emerged out of the ashes of Gaza. It is the narrative of a people who have fought bravely and who have stood firm against the overwhelming military power and genocidal violence of the Israeli and American regimes. Until 7 October 2023, Israel controlled the narrative. On that historic day, when
(2025-10-24). Why Abolition Matters in This Moment. counterpunch.org 
It feels like the world is spinning out of control as militarized violence, climate chaos, economic inequality, and authoritarianism escalate. At the same time, I've been inspired by an expanding sense of global solidarity, epitomized by the thousands who traveled to Egypt for the March to Gaza this past June and the millions who watched
(2025-10-24). As a Palestinian, Trump's 20-Point Gaza "Peace Plan" Scares Me. juancole.com Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Like most Palestinians, I was initially excited about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza — even though, judging by recent history, Israel has breached every agreement it signed and never lived to its commitments. But I've concluded that Trump's twenty-point plan will only lead to the continuation of suffering. …
(2025-10-24). Countdown to closure: Israel braces for new hostage remains from Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to a report from the Hebrew broadcaster Kan on Friday morning, Israel is getting ready to receive a new batch of hostage remains from Gaza by the end of this week. The expected transfer comes after Israel and the United States put more diplomatic pressure on Hamas and regional mediators to speed up progress on the issue. Israeli officials think that Hamas is still holding on to several bodies that could be given up right away. | The Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) says that Hamas can return at least 10 of the 13 Israeli hostages' bodies without needing help from other countri…
(2025-10-24). Dar condemns repression in Kashmir, atrocities in Gaza on UN Day. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's dedication to multilateralism and its role in promoting global peace, justice, and development on United Nations Day. | According to a Press Release from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter, Dar said Pakistan views the UN as "uniquely placed to address shared challenges, including threats to peace, humanitarian crises, development gaps, and the climate emergency." | He said Pakistan's foreign policy is guided by the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and rooted in the UN C…
(2025-10-24). Erdogan wraps up Gulf tour with major trade, defense, and energy pacts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded a three-day diplomatic tour of the Gulf, finalizing a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening Turkey's political, economic, and security ties across the region. The trip, which included stops in Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, underscored Ankara's growing role in Gulf diplomacy and its efforts to deepen partnerships amid shifting regional dynamics.Erdogan's final stop in Oman saw high-level talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace, focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional stability, and support for a two-state solution in Gaza. Both…
(2025-10-23). Israel returns 195 dead bodies to Gaza, many mutilated with hands bound, signs of torture. mondoweiss.net 
The Gaza Ministry of Health published photos of the mutilated bodies of Palestinian prisoners. Most of them showed clear signs of torture — hands and feet bound, blindfolded, bodies showing marks of tank tracks, burns, fractures, and deep wounds.
(2025-10-24). Puebla Group warns of risk of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Puebla Group issued a statement expressing its concern over what it considers an imminent threat of armed intervention in Venezuela. The document calls for the defense of sovereignty, security, and peace in Latin America and the Caribbean, in the context of the deployment of military forces by the United States government. | The statement commemorates the proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a "Zone of Peace," adopted a decade ago by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). According to the Puebla Group, this commitment is at risk due to the increase in US naval operations i…
(2025-10-24). PM urges Qatari investment under SIFC, lauds Doha's role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under the government's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) — a joint civil-military body established in 2023 to assist and fast-track foreign investments. | The SIFC has earlier approved 28 major projects worth over $28 billion, spanning sectors such as energy, minerals, agriculture, information technology and infrastructure. | These projects, including the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Reko Diq mining and the Thar Coal rail link, are being offered to Gulf nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and…
(2025-10-24). Cuba extradita a México a ciudadano chino. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba informó en un comunicado que el ciudadano chino Zhi Dong Zhang fue extraditado este jueves a México tras una solicitud formal de las autoridades de ese país. | El individuo, quien se encontraba detenido en la Isla desde el pasado 31 de julio por delitos de falsificación de documentos y tráfico de personas, estaba prófugo de la justicia mexicana donde cumplía una condena por delitos asociados al narcotráfico internacional. | Texto íntegro del Comunicado publicado en el sitio de la Cancillería cubana | El 23 de octubre de 2025, ante una solicitud formal de extradición…
(2025-10-24). A Controversial Execution: Alabama's Use of Nitrogen Gas. devdiscourse.com In a controversial move, Alabama proceeded with the execution of Anthony Boyd using nitrogen gas, marking a significant moment in the debate over capital punishment. The state's action came despite a spirited dissent from the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal justices, who described the method as a cruel and unusual punishment.
(2025-10-24). Israeli finance minister's insult to Saudi Arabia sparks outrage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sparked diplomatic uproar on Thursday, after making derogatory remarks about Saudi Arabia, just as U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Israel to advance peace efforts, and the Knesset narrowly advanced two controversial West Bank annexation bills.Speaking at a Yesha Council seminar, Smotrich dismissed the idea of linking normalization with Saudi Arabia to the creation of a Palestinian state, declaring, "If Saudi Arabia tells us 'normalization in exchange for a Palestinian state,' friends, no thank you. Keep riding camels in the desert in Saudi Arabia…
(2025-10-24). From the Acropolis to Mar-a-Lago: Trump and the ghost of Alcibiades. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: Wedding Planner Gingerly Asks Taylor Swift If She's Considered Dance Lessons. theonion.com NEW YORK—Attempting to broach the sensitive subject as delicately as possible, Taylor Swift's wedding planner reportedly asked the artist Friday if she had ever considered dance lessons. "They're completely optional, of course, but a lot of brides find them quite helpful," said event organizer Riley Hirsh, who spoke in a soft voice as she assured …
(2025-10-24). TikTok trauma: Women shocked to find mold, insects inside new pads. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video on TikTok went viral, causing massive controversy and debate on social media after it showed mold, insects, and contaminants inside a brand-new pad.A TikTok video shocked women worldwide and sparked concerns over the safety and quality control of feminine hygiene products after a woman documented mold, insects, and contaminants inside a sealed pack of female pads.After the TikTok video went viral, many activists and social media users also shared that they noticed the same in their new pads.üö® WOMEN ARE LOSING IT – MOLD FOUND INSIDE "BRAND NEW" PADS | They open it on came…
(2025-10-24). David Marr interviews Chris Hedges for Club Media Mainstream. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Turning Back from the Brink of Nuclear War. counterpunch.org 
Early this year, legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate introduced resolutions that call upon the U.S. government to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. Co-sponsored by 36 members of the House and five members of the Senate, H. Res. 317 and S. Res.
(2025-10-24). NLG Denounces Federal Intimidation of Legal Advocacy. indybay.org October 23, 2025 – Last Friday, a Republican Texas House member sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting an investigation of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), The National Lawyers Guild Foundation, (NLGF), and the Mass Defense Steering Committee (MDSC) (referred to as "Mass Defense Project"). This is a clear act of "jawboning", where a member of Congress uses their position to chill the First Amendment rights of others and has no legitimate legislative purpose. We denounce the attempts of the government to use these letters to instill fear in social movements and our communities. We reaffirm our…
(2025-10-24). Emergency Rally in San Jose Opposes ICE in the Bay Area. indybay.org Community members in San Jose held an emergency rally in front of City Hall on October 23 to protest ICE in the Bay Area.
(2025-10-24). Lando Norris' Cheeky Jab: Red Bull Fined Over Pit Wall Tape Incident. devdiscourse.com In a lighthearted exchange, Formula One driver Lando Norris took a jab at Red Bull Racing after their recent fine over a pit lane incident. The controversy occurred when a Red Bull mechanic attempted to remove grid marker tape placed by the McLaren team during the Austin race, leading to a financial penalty for Red Bull.
(2025-10-24). Latest episodes of 'Case No.9' challenge the culture of silence around sexual assault. tribune.com.pk 
The Saba Qamar—starrer Case No.9 has delivered one of its most hard-hitting episodes yet, portraying how rape victims are treated within their own families in Pakistan. | In episode 8, Sehar (played by Saba Qamar) is locked inside her home for five days after being raped, as her family tries to keep the incident from leaking out. The episode captures the suffocating silence and moral policing that often follow cases of sexual assault, not only from society, but from within the home itself. | When Saad's friend Maryam visits and learns that Sehar has been confined, the family's hypocrisy, despite their edu…
(2025-10-24). Prison tries to obstruct Arroyo's legal visits. workers.org 
Bryant Arroyo has been recognized as one of the leading Latine voices for social and environmental justice reform in the prison-industrial complex in Pennsylvania. Currently at SCI (State Correctional Institution) Pine Grove, Arroyo previously organized inmates to get access to clean drinking water at SCI Frackville. While at SCI Mahanoy . . . |
(2025-10-24). The Great Barrier Reef, Collapsing? counterpunch.org 
It's the largest living structure on Earth, 3,000 individual reefs, 900 islands, 1,430 miles, and it may be collapsing. Alas, The Great Barrier Reef Annual Summary Report of Coral Reef Conditions, 2024-2025 presents a dire picture, the poorest condition ever, the worst report in recorded history. Moreover, mass bleaching of coral has been confirmed in 83 countries. Something is seriously wrong with the oceans; this is too anomalous, too massive to ignore as a passing one-off event.
(2025-10-24). "I don't care about big banner productions, I want to do performance-oriented roles," says Wahaj Ali. tribune.com.pk 
Wahaj Ali's latest television outing, Jinn Ki Shadi Unn Ki Shadi, a horror comedy currently on air, marks an unusual turn for an actor better known for his intense, dramatic roles. The series, in which Ali plays Ali, a failed actor whose good heart and determination drive the story, stands out in a television landscape rarely known for genre experimentation. | Speaking to Khaleej Times about his decision to take on a project outside the usual romantic-dramatic mould, Ali said, "I really don't care if it's a big banner project or not. After Tere Bin, everyone thinks I should just do those big projects. This dra…
(2025-10-24). Hackers access Verstappen's personal data in Formula One breach. tribune.com.pk 
Formula One's ruling body on Thursday confirmed it had suffered a cyber security breach in which personal details of drivers including four-time world champion Max Verstappen were exposed by hackers. | In a statement issued at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the International Motoring Federation (FIA) said the incident had taken place "over the summer" and steps had been taken to secure the data. | The breach was related to the FIA Driver Categorisation website in which the hackers were able to find information including passport numbers and personal contact details for nearly 7,000 drivers. | "Immediate steps wer…
(2025-10-24). Televisión cubana festeja sus 75 años por el pueblo y su Revolución. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió este jueves un reconocimiento a la televisión cubana por su quehacer al servicio del pueblo. | Durante el agasajo, en el Memorial José Martí, de La Habana, en vísperas del aniversario 75 de ese medio de comunicación, el colectivo recibió la felicitación de manos de Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, miembro del CCPCC y jefa del Departamento Ideológico. | En el acto se entregaron varios reconocimientos como el Premio Nacional de Televisión por la Obra de la Vida. | En las palabras centrales, Ma…
(2025-10-24). U.S. Military Manoeuvres in Caribbean Spark Tensions with Venezuela. devdiscourse.com The U.S. military's recent manoeuvres in the Caribbean, involving supersonic bombers near Venezuela, have intensified speculation about potential aggression towards President Nicolás Maduro's regime. This build-up follows recent training exercises simulating attacks, amid the tense geopolitical climate.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa's perfect Europa League start came undone in a shock 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as new Rangers boss Danny Rohl suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brann in his first game in charge. | Villa had backed up their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating Bologna and Feyenoord to get their European campaign off to a flying start. | Despite Unai Emery making seven changes, the visitors in the Netherlands started strongly when Evann Guessand fired in his first Villa goal. | However, in wild weather conditions, the home side secured a famous win in their first ever experience of group st…
(2025-10-24). Remembering A President With Architectural Dignity, Modesty, And Integrity. counterpunch.org The current public outrage — which I share — over Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build a disgusting massive billionaire's ballroom, reminded me that we once had grace and dignity in the White House. So let's take an intimate and detailed look — inside and out — at FDR's
(2025-10-24). 'Don't Scream Together' announced by Digital Cybercherries. tribune.com.pk 
Digital Cybercherries has officially announced Don't Scream Together, a new four-player cooperative horror game that expands on their viral hit Don't Scream. | The announcement teaser, showcases a dark forest environment where players must stay quiet, literally, to survive. | 'DONT SCREAM TOGETHER' has just been announced. | • 4 player online co-op | • If you scream, you all die | • If you scream and die, you can come back to hunt your friends | Releasing on Steam soon. | pic.twitter.com/LQhZwVvMqL | — The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) October 23, 2025 | Unlike the original single-pl…
(2025-10-24). Maker of China's C919 jet to scout for Middle Eastern buyers at Dubai Airshow. scmp.com China's passenger jet manufacturer will make its Dubai Airshow debut next month, when it is likely to scout for buyers of its small C909 and narrowbody C919 aircraft in the Middle East. | The air show's website lists Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) among its 1,500 exhibitors, and analysts said the Shanghai-based, state-owned planemaker's participation at the event from November 17 to 21 would mark a first for the company.
(2025-10-24). Lewis Hamilton's Heartfelt Tribute to Roscoe. devdiscourse.com Lewis Hamilton recently opened up about the loss of his beloved bulldog, Roscoe, revealing that the grief has fostered a deeper connection with fans worldwide. As the Mexican Grand Prix approaches, tributes to Roscoe have emerged at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, including a special statue integrated into a Day of the Dead altar.
(2025-10-24). Trump Keeps Trying to Attach Conditions to FEMA Funding Despite Court Orders. counterpunch.org 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to attach conditions to federal disaster assistance grants that require recipients to comply with federal immigration law, hampering the ability of states and localities to prepare for disasters. In January, Trump issued Executive Order 14159 calling for DHS to "undertake any lawful actions to ensure that so-called 'sanctuary'
(2025-10-24). Two Thousand assemble in San Francisco to Demand ICE out of the Bay Area. indybay.org Protestors on both sides of San Francisco Bay assembled to protest the influx of Federal ICE and Border Patrol agents while earlier the President had reportedly cancelled a planned military deployment in the Bay Area.
(2025-10-24). Administración Marítima de Cuba suspende navegación en golfo de Batabanó. radiohc.cu La Administración Marítima de Cuba informó que, a partir de las 6: 00 PM de este jueves 23 de octubre, queda suspendida la navegación marítima entre los puertos de Batabanó, Nueva Gerona y Cayo Largo del Sur, debido a la compleja situación hidrometeorológica en el golfo de Batabanó. | La medida responde a las condiciones que afectan la seguridad para la navegación durante la travesía y el atraque en dichos puertos, y se mantendrá vigente hasta que las mismas mejoren. | La Administración Marítima de Cuba se mantiene en contacto permanente con el Instituto de Meteorología para evaluar la evolución de la tormenta tro…
(2025-10-24). Will Trump End Worldwide Democracy Shams? counterpunch.org 
Americans are justifiably appalled at President Trump's attacks on Venezuelan boats and his bombastic threats against Colombia. But at least the Trump administration is slashing federal spending for democracy promotion efforts around the globe. Curtailing of U.S. pro-democracy meddling is the most positive foreign-policy reform of the Trump presidency. Since 1946, the U.S. government has
(2025-10-24). Seven SIU officials suspended over citizen's death by 'torture' in custody. tribune.com.pk 
Three Special Investigation Unit assistant sub-inspectors and four constables were suspended on Friday in connection with the death of a youngster in custody allegedly due to torture. | According to deceased Irfan's relatives, he was visiting from Bahawalpur and on Wednesday morning SIU officials detained him and his three friends while they were filming videos during breakfast. Their families were unable to reach them after the SIU officials allegedly confiscated their mobile phones. | The family staged a protest outside the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Centre in Saddar, accusing the police of causing Irf…
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: ChatGPT Introduces New AI-Powered Web Browser. theonion.com 
OpenAI has launched a new AI-powered web browser for macOS called ChatGPT‚ÄØAtlas, featuring split-screen chat companion and an agent mode to complete tasks. What do you think? | "I'd rather have AI insidiously take over my existing browser." | Joel Nyberg, Corporate Clairvoyant |
(2025-10-24). End the U.S. blockade of Cuba! workers.org 
Since 1992 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted annually on the criminal U.S. blockade of socialist Cuba, which began in 1962. Each year the vote has been overwhelming for ending this blockade as a weapon wielded by U.S. imperialism. It prevents businesses in the U.S. and other countries . . . |
(2025-10-24). And Never Surrender. counterpunch.org 
It's been more than nine months now since my friend, famed cartoonist Jules Feiffer, died, a week before his 96th birthday after continually warning me that the evil spirit that had descended on this country was leaving him frightened and dispirited. He was glad, he told me, that he was old and close to the
(2025-10-24). Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: an Appeal in a Time of Darkness. counterpunch.org 
We're not afraid, we're not trembling and our objective as journalists remains the same as it was in the 1990s when the first CounterPunch newsletter went to press: to question the received wisdom, call out political cant and cliches, expose injustices and follow the money wherever it leads and into whoever's pockets it stuffs. As CounterPunch founder Ken Silverstein, still one of the best investigative journalists around, said: "We're journalists, not ideologues. Everyone is fair game."
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Shiffrin and Odermatt kick off ski season with Milan Olympics looming. tribune.com.pk 
Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt kick off the alpine skiing World Cup season at the Austrian resort of Soelden this weekend, with one eye firmly focused on the Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina in February. | Shiffrin, whose 101 World Cup wins are the most of any skier in history, won slalom gold in Sochi in 2014 as an 18-year-old, and then triumphed in giant slalom in Pyeongchang four years later. | But at the last Olympics, in Beijing in 2022, she failed to finish both of her favoured slaloms and left without a medal. | Shiffrin, who sustained a debilitating puncture wound in a crash last November, i…
(2025-10-24). Eight terrorist killed as security forces conduct IBO in Lakki Marwat. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Security forces conducted a succesful operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eliminating eight militants and injuring six on October 24, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation is part of ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism and restore peace in the province, carried out following precise intelligence reports, according to the ISPR statement. | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has faced a sustained wave of terrorist attacks, prompting ongoing security operations against elements described by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij, which is the term used for terrorists affiliated with the banned…
(2025-10-24). Instead of Adding a Ballroom to the White House, Turn it Into a Museum. counterpunch.org 
Citing two Trump administration officials, NBC News reports that "the entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished 'within days'" to make room for something called either (depending on who you ask) the White House State Ballroom or the Donald J. Trump Ballroom at the White House — a 90,000-square-foot, 900-capacity party venue.
(2025-10-24). Creation of Unified BRICS Currency Threatens Dollar Supremacy in International Trade. infobrics.org Emerging nations are uniting to question the dollar's reign. The BRICS bloc, along with new members, is intensifying discussions on a unified currency. This proposal gains traction amid geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions exposing vulnerabilities in the current system…
(2025-10-24). Does Brazil Have an App That Can Upend Digital Finance? counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's July 2025 decision to have the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate Brazil's "attacks on American social media companies as well as other unfair trading practices," followed by the launch of 50 percent tariffs, drew immediate headlines and caused predictable market panic. Washington has also placed sanctions on Brazilian officials in response to
(2025-10-24). The Space Mirror Mirage: Physics, Economics, and the Glow of Investor Illusion. wattsupwiththat.com Reflect Orbital's plan to light up the night sky might succeed — just not in the way it intends. It will illuminate the widening gap between technological imagination and physical possibility, and the even wider gap between venture capital dreams and economic sense. Like a mirror catching sunlight, it dazzles briefly — before fading into the cold dark of space.
(2025-10-24). FOSPAH to lead international committee on women's rights. tribune.com.pk 
The OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) has established a new Sub-Committee on Women's Rights on October 23, appointing Pakistan's Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH), H.E. Ms. Fauzia Viqar, as its inaugural Chair. | With global gender equality still projected to be a staggering 135 years from reality, Pakistan has been tapped to lead a new international charge to shatter that timeline. | The new committee was born from an urgent call to action by Ms. Viqar herself. Recognizing the alarming global statistics, she proposed the formation of the dedicated body during her speech at the 4t…
(2025-10-24). Trump says all trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over TV ad. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said late on Thursday that he was ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing US tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious" behaviour aimed at influencing US court decisions.
(2025-10-24). Universities tell Trump "No compact!" workers.org 
Following President Donald Trump's tactics of dangling the promise of giving or the threat of withholding federal grant monies in exchange for compliance with his reactionary policies, nine colleges and universities were sent a memo called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," in early October. The colleges receiving . . . |
(2025-10-24). Victims Without Victimizers. indybay.org How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era…
(2025-10-24). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-24). 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…
(2025-10-24). Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday. | Inter Miami's X feed posted a video of Messi signing a contract sitting at a table in the middle of the club's new Freedom Park stadium, which is under construction, with the simple caption: "He's Home." | "It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality – playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park," Messi, 38, said in a club st…
(2025-10-24). 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…
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Mbappe's Real Madrid aiming to end Barca Clasico dominance. tribune.com.pk 
Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga. | Hansi Flick's side won a domestic treble, beating Madrid twice in La Liga and in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals, precipitating the end of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. | The Italian's replacement Xabi Alonso has started well, with Madrid leading Barcelona by two points at the top of the table going into the clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. | Madrid have some doubts around them regarding their performance in big matches,…
(2025-10-24). Tormenta tropical Melissa continúa con lento movimiento en el mar Caribe. radiohc.cu Durante las últimas horas la tormenta tropical Melissa ha mostrado poco cambio sobre aguas del mar Caribe, moviéndose lentamente al norte-noroeste, con ligeras fluctuaciones en su velocidad de traslación, que ahora es de cuatro kilómetros por hora, refiere el Aviso de ciclón tropical No. 6 del Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología de Cuba, Insmet. | Añade que a las seis de esta tarde su región central se estimó en los 15.6 grados de latitud Norte y los 75.5 grados de longitud Oeste, posición que la sitúa a unos 295 kilómetros al este-sudeste de Kingston, Jamaica. | Melissa tiene vientos máximos sost…
(2025-10-24). Thursday 11/6: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-24). The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number. counterpunch.org 
"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation." — Jeremy Bentham, 1843 As frequently done since Bentham equated the moral good with the greatest happiness of the greatest number, I've replaced "happiness" with "good" as the former as in our Declaration of Independence's "pursuit of happiness" clearly has wound
(2025-10-24). Ecuador's president says he was target of attempted poisoning. scmp.com Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said on Thursday that an unknown assailant had attempted to poison him with chocolate and a jam laced with chemicals, gifted to him at a public event. | Noboa told CNN the presence of three "highly concentrated" toxic substances in the sweets "could not have been accidental", saying his team had proof to back up his claims. | The 37-year-old president said the toxic substances could not have come from the products themselves or their packaging.
(2025-10-24). Free the Eel River! Public Comment Period. indybay.org Undamning the Eel river public comment period untill Nov. 3rd. Opportunity to free an awesome river!
(2025-10-24). Controversial Reinstatement: Russian Sanctioned Official Returns to FIA Council. devdiscourse.com The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has faced scrutiny for reinstating Victor Kiryanov, a sanctioned Russian official, to its World Motor Sport Council. Kiryanov, affected by international sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, resumed his role in June without public disclosure.
(2025-10-24). No, Economists Didn't Get It Wrong on Trump's Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
A threatened tariff that is never implemented does not hurt the economy as much as a threatened tariff that is actually implemented. That simple point seems to have eluded Matthew Lynn, whose recent Washington Post column title told readers, "Economists Were Wrong About Tariffs. They Need to Figure Out Why." While I agree that economists
(2025-10-24). 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…
(2025-10-24). Kremlin Criticizes Ban on Russian Athletes at 2026 Olympics. radiohc.cu Havana, October 23 (RHC) — Moscow is disappointed with the International Ski Federation's (FIS) decision to ban Russian athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Games, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today."We're disappointed. As you know, the decision is made by an individual federation on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). And, of course, we're disappointed that this individual federation made that decision." | Dmitri Peskov | The FIS Council decided to ban Russian athletes from participating in international competitions, including qualifying tournaments for the Oly…
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: 37-Year-Old Still On Parents' Verizon Plan Saves Credibility By Clarifying He Pays Them $50 A Month. theonion.com SAN DIEGO—Pausing mid-conversation to shore up any doubts regarding his ability to shoulder adult responsibilities, full-grown 37-year-old man Justin Landry reportedly defended his credibility Friday by clarifying that he paid his parents $50 a month for his portion of their Verizon phone plan. "No, no, no—it would be crazy if I let them pay it …
(2025-10-24). Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut. tribune.com.pk 
Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday. | Forest, who sacked Ange Postecoglou after just 40 days and eight games in charge on Saturday, had not won in 10 games stretching back to the opening weekend of the Premier League season. | But Dyche, who began his playing career at the two-time European champions, roused an immediate impact, even if Forest needed some fortune from VAR interventions to get the better of the Portuguese giants. | Morgan Gibbs-White fire…
(2025-10-24). Architecture of Cities: Mapping Beauty VIII. counterpunch.org 
Walt Disney's The Wonderful World of Color— -comes to mind: RabelaisIan worlds explode upon contact like a supernova inviting intimate lovers and expansive dream makers to seek the great divide: I see the reflections beyond buildings, cities, continents and more: I am transported to the mingling of numbers on a page: 118 elements that are us.
(2025-10-24). Rubio and the International Blackmail. radiohc.cu Marco Rubio has unleashed an aggressive campaign of falsehoods and bullying to win votes against Cuba in the United Nations General Assembly. One week before the annual vote on the blockade against Cuba, the Secretary of State has launched a diplomatic offensive to try to move the needle: not so much to garner "no" votes as to transform affirmative votes into abstentions or absences.
(2025-10-24). Inchoate Blobs: The National Press Club Cancels Chris Hedges. counterpunch.org 
It seemed an odd thing to begin with. Australia's National Press Club is a rather ordinary, stuffy institution, where enlightened, let alone contentious thought, rarely intrudes. For those guests of unorthodox disposition, questions of establishment swinishness await to douse any fiery rebelliousness. That they had invited war correspondent Chris Hedges, former Middle East Bureau Chief
(2025-10-24). Trump halts planned federal agent surge in San Francisco. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has called off a planned deployment of federal law enforcement agents to San Francisco, following a direct late-night conversation with the city's mayor, Daniel Lurie, both leaders confirmed on October 23, 2025. The reversal averts a potential standoff between the White House and local officials in the Democratic stronghold, which had been bracing for an influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal officers amid a wave of immigration raids across California.Mayor Lurie, who recently took office, said Trump personally assured him on October 22 that the…
(2025-10-24). Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., Oakland 23, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sued the Trump administration today for failing to analyze how California shipping lane designations harm whales and sea turtles, such as by increasing vessel strikes and noise pollution.
(2025-10-24). Friday 10/24: ICE out of the Bay! Solidarity Vigil. indybay.org 855 Embarcadero Rd. | Intersection Embarcadero/El Camino Real | Outside Town and Country Village (shopping district) | Palo Alto…
(2025-10-24). A Cruel and Short-Sighted Attack on Low-Income Families. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration has eliminated the entire staff of the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This is more than bureaucratic reshuffling — it's an assault on one of the most effective and bipartisan vehicles for community investment in America. With a single order, the administration has frozen 11 programs that deliver lifelines to
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Lahore Traffic Police crack down on one-wheelers. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore Traffic Police have intensified action against "one-wheelers," with social media users posting videos of dangerous stunts now also facing legal consequences. | According to CTO Lahore, Dr Athar Waheed, the Cyber Patrolling team of Lahore Traffic Police is keeping a 24-hour watch on one-wheelers across the city. He warned that videos promoting such stunts will not be tolerated and legal action may be taken against those who post or share them for publicity. | Read: Face masks made mandatory for bikers as Punjab battles worsening smog | The strict enforcement comes after a recent incident in Ichhra, where…
(2025-10-24). Sadiq Khan's Ulez Expansion Had No Impact on Air Pollution, Study Finds. wattsupwiththat.com Sadiq Khan's hated Ulez expansion across Greater London had no impact on air pollution, a new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham has found. The Mail has the story.
(2025-10-24). Vance: "A Stupid Political Stunt:" Israeli Knesset Approves Reading of Bills to Annex the Occupied West Bank. juancole.com ( IMEMC and Middle East Monitor) — On Wednesday the Israeli Knesset approved the preliminary reading of one bill to annex the West Bank and impose Israeli sovereignty over it, and another to impose sovereignty over the Ma'ale Adumim settlement, east of occupied Jerusalem. Both drafts still must pass three additional readings to become law. …
(2025-10-24). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-24). SEPTA's Aging Railcar Crisis: A Looming Fire Hazard Amidst Funding Struggles. devdiscourse.com U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stern warning to a Pennsylvania transit agency about fire risks associated with its aging Silverliner IV railcars. The Federal Railroad Administration has mandated urgent action to address safety concerns following several fires.
(2025-10-24). SF Unionists Call for General 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.
(2025-10-24). China rejects U.S. coercion and emphasizes its support for Cuba. radiohc.cu China has rejected Washington's coercive tactics and pressure on other nations, while emphasizing its support for Cuba against the blockade Washington has imposed on it for more than 60 years. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun pointed out that the United States not only fails to reflect on its actions, but is intensifying its policy of coercion, which violates international law, the basic principles of international relations, and humanitarian law. | He emphasized that this stance places the United States at odds with justice and equity, which will generate w…
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: Visibly Bruised Pete Hegseth Declares Wobbly Barstools Threat To National Security. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Occasionally pausing to rub his bleeding temple as he delivered the statement, visibly bruised Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared Friday that wobbly barstools were a threat to national security. "Our enemies are attempting to destabilize the United States by planting those rickety deathtraps in our nation's restaurants, breweries, and watering holes, and now they …
(2025-10-24). Türkiye'den 'Siber Gàºvenlik' adƒ±mƒ±: Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüa àúmit àñnal atandƒ±. t.co Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan imzasƒ±yla yayƒ±mlanan atama kararlarƒ± ResmàÆ Gazete'nin bugàºnkຠsayƒ±sƒ±nda yer aldƒ±.Siber gàºvenlikte politika, strateji ve hedefler belirlenecek: Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Kararnamesi'nin ilgili maddeleri gereƒüince; Siber Gàºvenlik Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± kuruldu ve ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüa àúmit àñnal getirildi.
(2025-10-24). China Threat Calls for Ideologically Free Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Ultimately, energy independence is not merely an economic issue; it is the bedrock of national sovereignty. A nation that cannot power its homes, fuel its industries, and move its military is not independent. It is a nation at the mercy of others. In an era of escalating great-power competition, outsourcing energy security is an act of unilateral disarmament.
(2025-10-24). Hedge funds boost AI hardware bets to record highs, Goldman Sachs reports. tribune.com.pk 
Hedge funds' exposure to artificial intelligence-related tech hardware reached its highest in October since Goldman Sachs (GS.N) started tracking the data in 2016, the US bank said in a client note. | Hedge fund buying in semiconductor and related chip industry stocks, considered to be sensitive to economic and business cycles, suggests speculators believe rising markets have further to go, Goldman said in the note on Thursday, seen by Reuters on Friday. | Hedge fund stock buying centred on long positions, betting these equities would rise, in Asia and US companies, said Goldman. | BCA Research's Chief US Inve…
(2025-10-24). Renewed clashes erupt in Sudan's El Fasher, RSF drone attacks hit Khartoum. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Fierce fighting erupted again in Sudan's North Darfur region as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered a third straight day in El Fasher, the army's last major stronghold in Darfur. Residents reported heavy artillery shelling and air strikes as the SAF repelled a large RSF assault, while thousands of civilians remain trapped with dwindling access to food, water, and medicine. Aid agencies warn that the siege, now in its 18th month, has pushed the city to the brink of famine and total collapse.Sudan's paramilitary RSF launched drone attacks…
(2025-10-24). How global events impact XRP price in real time. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Wednesday 11/5: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-10-24). Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control. tribune.com.pk 
Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack. | Ahead of Saturday's trip to historic rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayern are five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig. | The defending Bundesliga champions have won 12 from 12 in all competitions. They are the only team in Europe's top five leagues yet to drop a point. | Central to Bayern's barnstorming opening has been England captain Kane. | The 32-year-old has 20 goals in those 12 Bayern victories. He has chalked up 12 goals and three assists in seven Bunde…
(2025-10-24). Trump, Melei, Class Struggle & The Crisis Of US Imperialism. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the growing crisis of the Argentinian Javier Melei government and the efforts of the Trump government to prop up Melei in the upcoming elections by offering $40 billion. WorkWeek interviews University of Buenos Aries professor and Workers Party leader Guillermo Kane.
(2025-10-24). Thursday 10/23: ICE: Hands Off the Bay – San Francisco Rally & March. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco…
(2025-10-24). Empire rebranded: The new architecture of violence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). 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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-24). 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)…
(2025-10-24). Who's Afraid of Teamsters Mobilize? Apparently, the Teamsters for a Democratic Union. counterpunch.org With the Teamsters for a Democratic Union's (TDU) annual convention rapidly approaching, a growing number of Teamsters are finding themselves banned from attending it. Past TDU conventions were seen by many as a haven in a hostile and notorious repressive union. While this may be looking at past TDU conventions with rose-tinted glasses, it was
(2025-10-24). 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…
(2025-10-24). Presidente Maduro agradece apoyo de Colombia ante agresión de EE.UU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro agradeció este jueves el apoyo de las Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia en medio de la agresión multiforme que ejecuta Estados Unidos, al tiempo que destacó que la clase obrera venezolana es el "mayor escudo" en defensa de la democracia, la constitución y la paz del país. | Durante la Juramentación de la Comisión Promotora para la Constituyente Obrera celebrada en Caracas, el jefe de Estado saludó a los militares colombianos que defienden la soberanía de Venezuela y a aquellos que aportaron información para neutralizar en mayo de 2020 un intento de invasión paramilitar desde C…
(2025-10-24). Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan as grand mufti. geo.tv 
Saudi Arabia's newly appointed Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan in a file photo. — X @HaramainInfo
(2025-10-24). California Can Lead a Just Climate Transition. counterpunch.org 
Long-standing tensions between labor and climate movements have hamstrung the fight to phase out fossil fuels. Climate movements have historically overlooked the social and economic impacts of decarbonization while workers have been unwilling to give up union jobs in the oil and gas sectors with better wages and benefits than those in clean energy industries.
(2025-10-24). The 108th National Football League Closing Tournament Has Begun. radiohc.cu Havana, October 23 (RHC) — The Clausura Tournament of the 108th National Football League kicked off with victories from Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba | The southerners defeated Las Tunas 3-0 in the first leg of, which is being held at the Antonio Maceo Stadium in untamed territory. | Reinier Cerdeira opened the scoring in the 10th minute, giving the reigning national champions a lead at halftime. | In the second half, Frank del Valle (56′) and Erik Revilla (62′) put the final score on the scoreboard and managed to overcome Las Tunas, who finished with 10 men after Bryan Paumier was sent off and…
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: What To Know About Data Centers. theonion.com As the use of AI increases, data centers are popping up across the country. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the controversial facilities. Q: What do data centers need to run? A: Water, electricity, air conditioning, and other resources typically wasted on schools and hospitals. Q: Do data centers use a lot …
(2025-10-24). Lavreysen's Record-setting Ride: A Masterclass in Keirin. devdiscourse.com Dutch master Harrie Lavreysen added another accolade to his storied cycling career, bringing his world titles to a remarkable 18. On Thursday, Lavreysen delivered a stunning performance in the keirin at the UCI Track World Championships.
(2025-10-24). Myanmar scam farm 'worse than death', China's superfast chip: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's analogue AI chip could work 1,000 times faster than Nvidia GPU: study…
(2025-10-24). NUP Flagbearer Fails to Show Up for Nomination in Lwemiyaga County. plusnews.ug 
Isaac Tumusiime Museveni, who had been handed the National Unity Platform (NUP) party ticket to contest for the Lwemiyaga County parliamentary seat in Sembabule District, failed to appear for nomination. Tumusiime was expected at the Electoral Commission offices at the Sembabule District headquarters before the close of nominations on Thursday evening, but did not turn …
(2025-10-24). 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…
(2025-10-24). CARTOONS: Ley wants to lay off Kevin Rudd. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). ACLU NorCal Condemns the Escalating Federal Force in Bay Area Cities. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, October 22, 2025 — The ACLU of Northern California today condemned President Trump's inflammatory surge of federal immigration agents to the Bay Area and his threat to send the National Guard to San Francisco.
(2025-10-24). Canada Slashes Import Quotas for GM and Stellantis. devdiscourse.com The Canadian government on Thursday announced cuts to the import quotas of General Motors and Stellantis. The decision stems from what officials deem as these automakers' unacceptable scaling back of their Canadian manufacturing operations.
(2025-10-24). Two explosions near checkpoint in Hangu kill SP, two police officers. tribune.com.pk 
Two explosions have occured near a police checkpoint in Hangu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Superintendent of Police Operations Asad Zubair and two police officers were martyred in the blast, the police confirmed. | Photo: Express | According to sources, the first explosion took place near the checkpoint, and as the late SP Asad Zubair was heading to the scene, a second blast occured. The injured secuirty personnel has been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital. | SP Asad Zubair Photo: Express | K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has condemned the attack and has sought an immediate report from the Inspector…
(2025-10-24). Saturday 10/25: Third Annual Human Billboard in Solidarity with Cuba. indybay.org In front of Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-10-24). Working Cats: A Brief History of Human-Feline Partnerships. counterpunch.org When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long relationship with the distilling industry. The domestic cat, Felis catus, is a distinct species separate from its wild African ancestors. The first domestic
(2025-10-24). A Space Odyssey for the Anti-Imperialist Movement. counterpunch.org 
Karim Hirji has written a deep, thoughtful, mind-boggling book about AI and Neoliberalism. Artificial Intelligence, Society and Religion: Crossroads of Algorithm, Neoliberalism and Faith (Daraja Press in collaboration with Zand Press) is a deeply theoretical and dense book—in the best sense of that word. I have read many pages more than three times because the
(2025-10-24). Amid US-China rivalry, Nobel Prize winner's oeuvre offers food for thought. scmp.com Last week, two economists and one economic historian were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven economic growth. Northwestern University professor Joel Mokyr was commended "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and French economist Philippe Aghion and Brown University's Peter Howitt were jointly honoured "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction". | It was noble (no pun intended) of the…
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Weaponising Culture: Dividing To Rule. counterpunch.org 
The hollow, self-righteous defence of "our culture" and "our values" has become an incendiary chant of the far right — particularly in Western, majority white Christian nations. Both are allegedly under attack — at risk of extinction no less — from, you guessed it, immigrants. Much of this furore has, unsurprisingly, been stoked by extremist
(2025-10-24). Famed Cartoonist Jules Feiffer Taught Us to Fail Up and Never Surrender. juancole.com By Robert Lipsyte ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's been more than nine months now since my friend, famed cartoonist Jules Feiffer, died, a week before his 96th birthday after continually warning me that the evil spirit that had descended on this country was leaving him frightened and dispirited. He was glad, he told me, that …
(2025-10-24). Air Canada to Trim Management: Workforce Realignment After Strike. devdiscourse.com In a significant move aimed at optimizing operations, Air Canada announced the reduction of around 400 management positions, constituting about 1% of its total workforce. This decision follows a disruptive four-day strike by flight attendants earlier in the year.
(2025-10-24). De Zerbi's Marseille aim to hold on to top spot in Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Marseille suffered a setback in the Champions League in midweek but are hoping to hold on to first place in Ligue 1 as they go to Lens on Saturday looking down on Paris Saint-Germain from the French summit. | It has been an outstanding start to the season for Roberto De Zerbi's team, who lost their first outing in Ligue 1 but have won six out of seven games since then to lead the way by a point from PSG. | They have scored four goals or more on three occasions, including in a 6-2 demolition of Le Havre last weekend when Mason Greenwood netted four times. | There has also been a rare victory against great rival…
(2025-10-24). Exploring the Philosophical, Political, and Human Questions Shaping the BRICS+ World. infobrics.org BRICS has become one of the most talked-about formations on the global stage. Described as a counterweight to Western dominance, a champion of the Global South, or a pragmatic coalition of emerging powers, it raises a vital question: does BRICS actually have an ideology?>
(2025-10-24). Tech Turbulence Grounds Alaska Airlines Flights. devdiscourse.com Alaska Airlines experienced a significant disruption on Thursday evening, grounding flights at all airports due to an unspecified technology outage. Both Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, were affected by the issue.
(2025-10-24). United Nations Human Rights Council Elections 2025: continued scrutiny needed for incoming members. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). UN Binding treaty on business and human rights: A call for access to justice against corporate abuses at the 11th negotiation session. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). How Global Grain Giants Are Costing BRICS Nations Billions and Driving Up Food Prices. infobrics.org
(2025-10-24). COP30 climate conference (Brazil): FIDH experts available on human rights and climate action. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-10-24). Uganda: Enforced disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo. fidh.org
(2025-10-23). Hidden master plan adds fuel to Bendigo Showgrounds scandal. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-23). China's new five-year plan sharpens industry, tech focus as US tensions mount. tribune.com.pk 
China's Communist Party elite vowed on Thursday to build a modern industrial system and step up efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, moves seen as key to strengthening its position amid intensifying rivalry with the United States. | As expected, the Party's Central Committee also pledged to expand domestic demand and improve livelihoods — long-standing goals that have taken a back seat in recent years as Beijing prioritised manufacturing and investment — though few details were provided. | During the four-day closed-door meeting, known as a plenum, leaders also replaced 11 members [mdash…
(2025-10-23). From Bettie Page to Alfalfa: Six People You Didn't Know Were Buried In Los Angeles. lataco.com If you think L.A.'s studios, supermarkets, and freeways are stacked with Hollywood stars, you should see its cemeteries.
(2025-10-23). Millions turn out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' actions. workers.org 
Demonstrations around the theme of "No Kings" took place on Oct. 18, with over 2,500 actions across the U.S. and around the world. This was the biggest single day of protest against President Donald Trump since his inauguration, with activities in urban, suburban and rural communities. An estimated 8.1 million . . . |
(2025-10-23). Nokia CEO compares AI rush to the 1990s internet era, says bubble worries are overplayed. tribune.com.pk 
Nokia's CEO Justin Hotard said artificial intelligence is driving a long-term growth trend that resembles the internet boom of the 1990s, but downplayed concerns about a potential bubble. | Hotard's remarks come amid growing debate over whether the surge in AI investment is sustainable. | "I fundamentally think we're at the front end of an AI supercycle, much like the 1990s with the internet," Hotard said in an interview with Reuters. "Even if there's a bubble, a trough, we'll look to the longer-term trends. And right now, all those trends are very favourable." | A Bank of America survey this month showed that…
(2025-10-23). Ted Nordhaus's Epiphany. wattsupwiththat.com For that, Ted Nordhaus deserves genuine respect. He may not yet be a full skeptic, but he has done something rare in the climate priesthood: he has confessed that the prophecies were false.
(2025-10-23). Oaklanders gather by the lake to say No Kings! peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—Streets around Chinatown's Wilma Chan Park were packed on Oct. 18, No Kings Day, as thousands of people bearing signs with messages like "Democracy Needs Your Courage" and "Stop the ICE Age," and wearing costumes both fanciful and political, marched to the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, led by youth from Destiny Arts Center. Organizers said …
(2025-10-23). Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula kills 4 Yemeni soldiers in complex suicide assault. longwarjournal.org The attack targeted the headquarters of the 1st Support and Reinforcement Brigade, which is part of the alliance of pro-government forces in southern Yemen. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula remains active in the south, despite setbacks.
(2025-10-23). Video: CAAT coordinator arrested for protest when not protesting. thecanary.co Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) media coordinator — and former Canary journalist — Emily Apple was stopped on the street by the Metropolitan Police in Whitehall last week, then arrested for breaching conditions imposed on a protest under Section 14 of the Public Order Act and detained for ten hours. Apple wasn't part of […] | By
(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). US denies releasing long-range missiles to Kiev but announces new sanctions against Russia. infobrics.org The Trump administration "encourages" allies to sanction Russia.
(2025-10-23). Trump escalates aggression against Venezuela. liberationnews.org 
U.S. aggression has nothing to do with drugs and everything to do with stealing Venezuela's vast resources.
(2025-10-23). Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
Apple abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions, a London tribunal ruled on Thursday, after a trial of the lawsuit, which was brought on behalf of millions of iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom. | The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled that Apple had abused its dominant position from October 2015 until the end of 2020 by shutting out competition in the app distribution market and by "charging excessive and unfair prices" as commission to developers. | The CAT ruling in a blow which could leave the US tech company on the hook for hundreds of millions of pounds in d…
(2025-10-23). 400 peace officers sworn in to boost PRASA security. sanews.gov.za 400 peace officers sworn in to boost PRASA security | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has bolstered its internal security capacity with the swearing in of 400 peace officers. | This brings the total number of PRASA Peace Officers to 686. The officers will be responsible for safeguarding rail infrastructure, ensuring the safety of commuters, and protecting the integrity of the rail network. | The officers were sworn in in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act: SECTION 334, granting them similar arresting powers to those of the South African Police Service (SAPS) when performing their duties, includ…
(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…
(2025-10-24). LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza's Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israeli authorities are refusing to let in 600 aid trucks per day as specified in ceasefire deal, UN official says.
(2025-10-24). Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti. aljazeera.com The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
(2025-10-24). As Trump makes rare visit to Malaysia, PM Anwar's balancing act faces test. aljazeera.com US president's Malaysia visit puts spotlight on Southeast Asian country's effort to walk fine line between great powers.
(2025-10-24). Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling. aljazeera.com It said the 'sweeping package' would 'boost energy development, modernise land and resource management' in Alaska.
(2025-10-24). Trump says US will expand strikes on 'narco-terrorists' to land. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged 'narco-terrorists' do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
(2025-10-24). US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder. aljazeera.com Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama.
(2025-10-24). Why 25-year-old Mahnoor Omer took Pakistan to court over periods. aljazeera.com Sanitary pads in Pakistan carry up to 40 percent taxes. That amounts to punishing women, say critics – for being women.
(2025-10-24). Trump says trade talks with Canada terminated over Reagan advertisement. aljazeera.com US president says fraudulent advertisement featuring the late President Ronald Reagan to blame for termination of talks.
(2025-10-24). Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks. aljazeera.com The Trump administration says it has 'terminated' all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial.
(2025-10-24). Renewed Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami into playoffs against Nashville SC. aljazeera.com Argentina's Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami earlier on Thursday keeping him in the MLS until 2028.
(2025-10-24). 'Kill them': Trump says no Congress nod needed to attack 'narco-terrorists'. aljazeera.com US president says strikes on land to follow US attacks on suspected drug smuggling vessels in Caribbean, Pacific.
(2025-10-24). Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader. aljazeera.com Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members, including 2028 presidential candidate.
(2025-10-24). Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage. aljazeera.com Israeli forces kill youth in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah.
(2025-10-24). The ancient art of Istanbul's porters survives modern challenges in Türkiye. aljazeera.com Istanbul's porters haul massive loads, preserving an ancient craft vital to the city's historical markets and hans.
(2025-10-24). White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour. aljazeera.com Trump said he hoped he and Xi could 'work out a lot of our doubts and questions' after months of trade tensions.
(2025-10-24). Curry's heroics overshadow Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win. aljazeera.com Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
(2025-10-24). RSF drones target Sudan's Khartoum in fourth day of sustained attacks. aljazeera.com Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport amid uncertainty over its reopening.
(2025-10-24). At least 25 killed in India after bus catches fire in crash with motorcycle. aljazeera.com The fire trapped dozens on board, many of whom were sleeping, as it drove along a highway in Andhra Pradesh state.
(2025-10-24). NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links: What to know. aljazeera.com
(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.
(2025-10-24). Integrated solar model fixes shifting sands. ecns.cn In the heart of the Ulan Buh Desert, where harsh winds once swept sand into the Yellow River, vast fields of solar panels stretch across the horizon.For Dengkou, a front-line zone in the battle against the spread of the Ulan Buh Desert, it has moved beyond just planting trees and shrubs.
(2025-10-24). Progress made holding back desert. ecns.cn After years of cumulative effort, the Alshaa League on the western edge of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region treated its 100 millionth mu (6.67 million hectares) of desertified land earlier this month.
(2025-10-24). Xi plays decisive role in formulating Party leadership's recommendations for 15th Five-Year Plan: official. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has played a decisive role in formulating the Party leadership's recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan, an official said Friday.
(2025-10-24). China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Friday.
(2025-10-24). New spine surgery tech draws experts. ecns.cn Nearly 100 experts from around the world recently convened in Shanghai for a conference, drawn by a Chinese-developed spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bi-channel dual-media, or UBD.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Insights丨U.S. scholar: Governance by plans is the key of China's success. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23. In an interview with China News Network, senior fellow of Taihe Institute Einar Tangen noted that China's progress is not driven by spontaneous ideas but by a vast and deliberate planning system, adding that each Five-Year Plan involves painstaking coordination and adjustments across all levels of governance to ensure policy coherence.
(2025-10-24). HK residents urged to cast ballots. ecns.cn He also urged organizations from both the public and private sectors, as well as patriotic groups, to fulfill their social responsibilities by encouraging their employees to participate in the process.The Hong Kong SAR government will ensure the election is conducted in a fair, just, honest, safe and orderly manner, Lee added.
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) China-Spain exchanges enter new chapter after 400 years of Manila Galleon's first visit. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. What are the historical origins of China Studies in Spain and Latin America? What is the current state of cultural exchange between China and Spain? How can the world better understand China?
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Chinese-developed innovative drugs accelerate overseas expansion. ecns.cn Chinese drug companies are speeding up their overseas expansion of innovative drugs, with multiple deals signed with foreign pharmaceutical companies since October this year.
(2025-10-24). Chinese stone from Mount Emei found in Switzerland. ecns.cn A Chinese tourist visiting Switzerland recently posted a video showing a large stone engraved with the Chinese characters for "Mount Emei" while at Mount Rigi, drawing widespread attention online.
(2025-10-24). From 'world's supermarket' to 'international food city': global cuisines await you in Yiwu. ecns.cn Have you ever noticed that Yiwu is not only the "World's Supermarket" but also an "International Food City." Here, you can experience diverse culinary cultures from around the world every day. So what are you waiting for? Come to Yiwu for a "City Eat" experience!
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). HK to spur growth of Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn As a key gateway for fostering connectivity, Hong Kong is set to accelerate the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the nation's high-quality growth.
(2025-10-24). (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.
(2025-10-24). U.S. official draws fire from domestic netizens for response to China's rare earth export measures. ecns.cn China's recent export control measures on items related to superhard materials, rare earth equipment and materials, and batteries — effective on November 8, have triggered a strong reaction from the U.S. government. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 10 that the U.S. would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting on Nov. 1, causing U.S. stocks to plummet shortly after.
(2025-10-24). Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages' opinions on drafting five-year plan recommendations. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on Aug. 27 to solicit opinions from non-Party personages on drafting the CPC Central Committee's recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for China's economic and social development. ‚ñ…
(2025-10-24). (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.
(2025-10-24). '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.
(2025-10-24). Nation's green tech in mining highlighted. ecns.cn Nearly 450 billion yuan ($63 billion) has been invested in mineral exploration and 150 new mineral deposits have been discovered nationwide during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Thursday.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Insights丨Einar Tangen: China's next five years: The crossroads of stability, innovation, and confidence. ecns.cn
(2025-10-24). China launches new communication technology test satellite. ecns.cn
(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.
(2025-10-24). of White House reportedly frustrated with Israel over Gaza strikes, West Bank annexation vote. haaretz.com Politico reports that Vice President Vance delivered a 'firm message' to Prime Minister Netanyahu during his visit to Israel…
(2025-10-24). While foreign forces compete for Gaza predominance, Hamas is reviving its regime. haaretz.com Even before the first stage of the Trump plan is completed, a political situation is developing in the Gaza Strip that offers a cautionary tale from the past experience in Afghanistan: without proper planning, international forces fail to achieve stability. Beyond Israel, El-Sisi and Egypt are unhappy about the potential for Turkish involvement…
(2025-10-24). Even the Americans are now wondering: Is King Bibi playing a double game? haaretz.com America, Qatar, Turkey and the Europeans have united to protect the Gaza cease-fire from Netanyahu ‚ñ After the protest movement and the judiciary, Israel's media may be the next target of government investigations…
(2025-10-24). October 7, there were four hostages in Gaza, and they got no. haaretz.com Illy Markovich, a Kibbutz Nir Oz resident who fought for the return of other kibbutz members throughout the war, insists that the struggle is not over until every last hostage comes home. 'I remember the struggle of the family of Hadar Goldin, and I know I will not feel true relief until everyone is back,' she says…
(2025-10-24). Heartbroken, these Israelis moved to Greece — but the war let them be. haaretz.com Since Oct. 7, increasing numbers of Israelis have packed up and moved to Greece — some for good. But hostile graffiti, anger over the war in Gaza and a feeling of alienation have cast a pall over their lives. A Haaretz reporter set out to explore the encounter between locals, Greek Jews and the new arrivals…
(2025-10-24). grew up like siblings. I knew she would be my. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a couple who've known each other since childhood — he said he'd marry her when they were nine, but she was the one who ultimately proposed — and a medium who believes everyone is born with the ability to communicate with spirits…
(2025-10-24). need to talk to soldiers about what they went through. a different type of. haaretz.com With the war now over, the IDF's Medical Corps is taking pride in a major improvement in casualty evacuation and saving lives, as well as a greater focus on mental health during the conflict. However, as the Chief Medical Officer says in an interview, they must now confront the symptoms that not everyone is seeing yet…
(2025-10-24). Even after October 7, this top peace expert believes religion will solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. haaretz.com Prof. Marc Gopin, a world-renowned peace expert is convinced that reconciliation is possible here too — but the Israeli left will have to challenge some of its core assumptions. Civilizations that once slaughtered each other have made peace — Jews and Muslims are no different, he says…
(2025-10-24). Poll: opposition parties gain large Knesset majority, Smotrich and Gantz left out. haaretz.com The Channel 12 poll found that current opposition parties would reach 69 seats even without Benny Gantz's party, which wouldn't pass the electoral threshold ‚ñ The Netanyahu coalition would hold on to 51 seats…
(2025-10-24). Source: Hamas may hand over remains of two Israeli hostages on Friday night. haaretz.com
(2025-10-23). Shin Bet chief pick Zini warns of division over truth and enemies. haaretz.com Speaking at David Zini's inauguration ceremony at his office in Jerusalem, Netanyahu slammed claims that the U.S. is determining Israel's security policy: 'As both I and Vance said yesterday, we are partners, we work together'…
(2025-10-24). World Court: Israel Needs to Allow UN Aid into Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2025-10-24). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-24). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons –∞ positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-24). Testing oxygen level in black and white. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's new Hypoxia Lab takes lead in ensuring patient safety isn't skin colour dependent HEALTH FEATURE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For decades, the pulse oximeter; a small clip-on device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood has been considered a universal lifesaver. From surgery theatres to neonatal wards, it's a frontline tool guiding critical …
(2025-10-24). Uganda defeats Canada to increase lead in 2025 Victoria Series. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's women's national cricket team defeated Canada again to increase its lead to 3-0 in the ongoing 2025 Victoria Series. Guided by the in-form Kevin Amuge, hosts Uganda won by 18 runs at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Thursday. Uganda batted first to put on 100/6 in 20 …
(2025-10-24). Sugar Industry Council unveiled to drive Uganda's production and exports. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda officially inaugurated its first Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance, enhance productivity, and regulate the nation's sugar sector. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Oct.23, followed the enactment of the Sugar (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2025, …
(2025-10-24). Pupils thrilled as Equity Bank hands over bus to Nabumali Boarding Primary School. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus. A rousing welcome awaited the arrival of officials of the Bank and local leaders, who included the District …
(2025-10-23). Pearl Bank's Wendi and Stanbic Bank's FlexiPay are now one and the same. independent.co.ug 
Pearl Bank's Wendi, Stanbic Bank's FlexiPay, Integrate to Drive Uganda's Digital Financial Inclusion Agenda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over a million users are set to benefit from a landmark partnership,that will see Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution, and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country's largest commercial bank, integrate …
(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). How Trump and India Are Squeezing Russia's War Machine. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia, the second largest oil exporter globally, is considering its response to U. S. sanctions targeting major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, amid the possibility of reduced sales to India, its largest buyer. President Vladimir Putin has been in talks with U. S. President Donald Trump for months about finding a resolution to the ongoing …
(2025-10-24). WHO says Gaza hunger crisis not improving amid Israeli siege. newarab.com 
The World Health Organisation said on Thursday there had been little improvement in "The situation still remains catastrophic because what's entering is not enough," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online press briefing from the UN health agency's Geneva headquarters. | Since the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10, there has been "no dent in hunger, because there i…
(2025-10-24). Egypt brings together Hamas, Fatah to discuss post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Rival Palestinian factions met in Cairo to discuss post-war governance in the Gaza Strip as part of US President Donald Trump's The Fatah delegation, headed by Hussein al-Sheikh, had initially refused to participate, but the movement's leadership eventually agreed to join the talks following a request
(2025-10-24). Only justice can heal Gaza's deep psychological scars. newarab.com 
The Israeli artillery turned from roaring to humming, and the bombs coming down from heavy rain to drizzle. A ceasefire it was called, albeit mostly a one-sided aggression. | President Trump declared an 'end to the Gaza war' in early October, and Gazans received the declaration with hope and doubt. Some saw it as a most needed room to take a breath and reflect, a psychological respite. Others were not too sure, as the scale of destruction that Israeli troops left behind was ungraspable. | What both sides agree on is that springing back to normality could prove tricky, as abnormal as that normality before the geno…
(2025-10-24). Mai Serhan's epistolary tribute to her father and Palestine. newarab.com 
"I have never been to the place where I am from, but I can imagine it for us, Baba, for you and me," writes The book borrows its title from that evocative line addressed to her now-deceased "Baba", or father. Growing up with a Palestinian father and an Egyptian mother, mostly in Cairo, but with stints in Abu Dhabi and Beirut, Mai's sense of belonging and identity was in constant flux. | In this memoir, published on…
(2025-10-24). Ankara court throws out graft case against Turkey opposition. newarab.com 
An Ankara court on Friday threw out a graft case against The case, which centred on alleged vote buying at a Republican People's Party (CHP) primary in November 2023, was rejected by the judge on the grounds it was "moot". | The lawsuit sought to overturn the result of the CHP vote on alleging vote rigging. That vote removed longtime party chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu and elected Ozgur Ozel, who remains leader. | If successful, it could have unseated Oz…
(2025-10-24). IMF conditionally approves next tranches of Egypt's $8bn loan. newarab.com 
The The decision to release the last instalments of the loan, which are worth $1.7 billion, follows a week of arduous negotiations between Egypt and the IMF at the financial institution's annual meeting…
(2025-10-24). Thousands protest in California as anti-Trump sit-in in DC urged. newarab.com 
Days after US President The first major gathering of the day took place in nearby Alameda, where a 5 am protest was held after federal immigration agents (Customs and Border Control) were spotted, and then in the evening in the city, where thousands of protesters congregated with just hours' notice, in one of the…
(2025-10-24). Trump says all Canada trade talks 'terminated'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with On his Truth Social network, Trump vented fury at what he called a "fake" ad that he said misquoted former president Ronald Reagan discussing tariff policy. | Trump said the campaign ⚪ produced by the Canadian province of Ontario to be aired on US television channels ⚪ was designed to "interfer…
(2025-10-24). France issues third arrest warrant against Syria's Assad. newarab.com 
French magistrates this summer issued a new arrest warrant against ousted This means France has now put out three separate arrest warrants against French investigators have…
(2025-10-24). UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales. newarab.com 
Britain's ruling
(2025-10-24). Rebuilding wrecked Syria vital for regional stability: UN. newarab.com 
After 14 years of destruction, Reconstruction is one of the most significant challenges facing Syria's new authorities after the "The international community should definitely rush into rebuilding Syria,"
(2025-10-24). Bodies found in Damascus as Assad crimes come to light in Syria. newarab.com 
Residents of The remains were transferred to Al-Mujtahid Hospital after being found near the site of a former checkpoint operated by Assad's forces in 2013, local sources told The New Arab's Arabic edition. | "Interna…
(2025-10-23). US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, prompting Moscow fury. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump hit Russia's two biggest oil companies with sanctions in his latest sharp policy shift on Moscow's war in Ukraine, prompting global oil prices to rise by 3% on Thursday and India to consider cutting Russian imports. | The sanctions target oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, which between them account for more than 5% of global oil output, and mark a dramatic U-turn by Trump, who said only last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would hold a summit in Budapest soon to try to end the war in Ukraine. | But Trump, in his latest about-face on the conflict, said on Wednesday that t…
(2025-10-23). Iran announces bail for citizen in France linked to prisoner swap. newarab.com 
(2025-10-23). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-24). Gaza's Children Starve as Ceasefire Fails to Deliver Aid. thinktank.pk Two weeks after a US-brokered ceasefire was meant to usher in relief, Gaza's children are paying the ultimate price for unfulfilled promises. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the territory's hunger emergency "catastrophic," with a quarter of the population — including over 11,500 pregnant women — teetering on the brink of starvation. This isn't …
(2025-10-24). From War Zones to Warming: Why Paris Peace Forum 2025 Matters Now. thinktank.pk Imagine a grand hall overlooking the Eiffel Tower, buzzing with the world's sharpest minds—not just debating the end of wars, but sketching blueprints for a planet that's heating up, a society that's splintering, and a digital realm that's spiraling out of control. That's the electric promise of the Paris Peace Forum 2025, kicking off in …
(2025-10-24). US-Canada Trade Tensions Explode After Ontario's Tariff Ad Gambit. thinktank.pk In a dramatic escalation of cross-border trade frictions, US President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all negotiations with Canada, pointing to a provocative anti-tariff advertisement sponsored by the Ontario government. The announcement, made via Truth Social on Thursday, underscores the fragility of North American economic ties and raises fresh questions about the future of the …
(2025-10-24). South Africa's Epic Comeback Levels Pakistan Test Serie. thinktank.pk In a thrilling display of skill and determination, South Africa stormed to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 23, 2025, leveling the two-match Test series at 1-1. The triumph, South Africa's first Test win in Pakistan since 2007, highlighted their adaptability in spin-friendly conditions and set …
(2025-10-23). Aawaz II's Legacy: Will Pakistan's Reforms Shield Its Most Vulnerable? thinktank.pk In a nation where cultural traditions often clash with modern human rights imperatives, Pakistan is witnessing a quiet revolution in child protection and gender equality. Three key provinces—Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Sindh—have reaffirmed their dedication to sweeping reforms aimed at curbing child marriage, boosting birth registration rates, fortifying child safeguards, combating gender-based violence (GBV), …
(2025-10-24). What we See in Ishiba's resignation and the LDP leadership election: Say NO to militarization and the rise of xenophobia. unitedworldint.com Rapid advancement of building a war state. By Aiko Fujimoto Following the crushing defeat in the Upper House election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 17, with the LDP leadership election set for October 4. During this period, opinion polls showed that while some believed "there was no need to resign," more …
(2025-10-24). "We are going to defend ourselves" unitedworldint.com 
On Trump's aggression against Venezuela and interference into Brazil's judiciary. The US aggression against Latin American countries is widening its scope. After Venezuela, the US navy has also targeted Colombian citizens in a boat while, the Presidents Trump and Petro are engaging in strong polemics. Simultaneously unsolved is the spat between Brazil and the US, …
(2025-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-24). Princeton University to reopen its newly rebuilt art museum. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Five years after it was closed, razed and rebuilt, the The wholly reimagined museum will open for a marathon 24 hours on the evening of Oct. 31 through the evening of Nov. 1, then resume its normal hours thereafter. | "It is incredibly exciting," said Juliana Ochs Dweck, the museum's chief curator. She has spent the last 10 months ins…
(2025-10-24). 'Cruelty and indifference': Delaware's $400M budget shortfall could impact services for low-income residents. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware is facing a $400 million budget shortfall over the next three years due to federal funding cuts from the massive tax bill Republicans in Congress passed earlier this year. | The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council lowered its projection for state revenue for the current fiscal year by nearly $99 million. Its forecast for the following year that starts July 2026 fell by almost $47 million. A dip in expected revenue from corporate income tax is contributi…
(2025-10-24). In Australian tour, US journalist Chris Hedges denounces media complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org The corporate media's coverage, Hedges said, "legitimises mass slaughter. It refuses to hold Israel to account. It betrays Palestinian journalists, those reporting and being killed in Gaza."
(2025-10-24). Class divide in US life expectancy reaches 9 years for elderly. wsws.org New data on a widening nine-year life expectancy gap between rich and poor retirees demonstrates the devastating impacts of the US' profit-driven healthcare system.
(2025-10-24). How the governing Christian Democrats pave the way for the far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Advocates of direct cooperation with the AfD are now so strong that the CDU's executive committee met for a two-day retreat last weekend to discuss how to deal with the right-wing extremists in the future.
(2025-10-24). Mamdani placates billionaires with plan to retain NYPD chief. wsws.org At the last mayoral debate before the November elections, the DSA-candidate from mayor of New York pledged to keep billionaire heiress Jessica Tisch in charge of the city's massive police force.
(2025-10-24). More than 100,000 join New Zealand's biggest strike in more than 40 years. wsws.org The mass strike by teachers, nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers is part of an international upsurge of the working class against brutal austerity, pay cuts and imperialist war.
(2025-10-24). Australian university union backs Labor's education restructuring. wsws.org As two developments underscore, the NTEU has opposed any unified action by university staff and students against the restructuring and job destruction across the country.
(2025-10-24). Dmitry Barinov's "Zinoviev, Trotsky, University" : An important contribution to the history of the Left Opposition. wsws.org Barinov has produced the most extensive account yet of the work of the Opposition in Leningrad, its structure, leading figures and activities among students and the working class.
(2025-10-24). New coronavirus wave: "Frankenstein" variant spreading rapidly. wsws.org Largely ignored by governments and trade unions, the SARS-CoV-2 XFG variant has, in a short time, become the dominant variant worldwide.
(2025-10-24). 500,000 Amazon jobs on chopping block due to automation in next few years. wsws.org The move marks an accelerating jobs bloodbath, with rapid advances in automation and artificial intelligence being weaponized to eliminate entire sections of the workforce.
(2025-10-24). Trump, Hegseth step up military murders in Latin America. wsws.org As US missiles killed five more fishermen off the coast of Colombia, the gangster-president boasted, "We're going to kill them, you know, they're going to be like dead, OK?"
(2025-10-24). Ukraine faces financial crisis as winter approaches. wsws.org Despite billions wasted and hundreds of thousands already killed in the proxy war with Russia, Ukraine and its EU backers remain committed to war.
(2025-10-24). The implications of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protests for the European working class. wsws.org Millions across Europe and internationally watched on October 18 as 7 million American youth, workers, professionals and retirees joined nationwide "No Kings" protests.
(2025-10-24). Netherlands: Culture or cannons? The Van Gogh Museum's survival at stake. wsws.org The future of Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum—home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh—now hangs precariously in the balance. The Dutch government's plans to slash annual funding for arts and culture threaten one of humanity's most vital cultural institutions.