aljazeera.com (2025-10-25). We survived the war, we may not survive the ceasefire
When the ceasefire agreement came into effect and we were told by foreign leaders that the war was over, many of us dared to hope. We thought the explosions would finally stop, that we could begin to rebuild our shattered lives without fear. | | But there is no such hope under Israeli occupation. The violence never truly ends. That day, when the Israeli army bombed Twix Cafe, it also bombed dozens of other places throughout the Gaza Strip, killing at least 45 people and injuring many more.
(2025-10-25). China' UN envoy: Gaza's future belongs to Palestinians, not political bargaining. hindustantimes.com China's Ambassador to the United Nations,‚ÄØFu‚ÄØCong, urged all parties to honor the Gaza ceasefire and work toward "a comprehensive, lasting peace." Speaking at the UN‚ÄØSecurity‚ÄØCouncil,‚ÄØFu‚ÄØwelcomed the recent truce and humanitarian breakthroughs but warned that ceasefire violations and civilian casualties continue to threaten progress. He called on Israel to fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law, open all crossings, ensure safe delivery of humanitarian supplies, and lift res…
(2025-10-25). US officials drop bombshell on Israel with 'Trump will F**k Netanyahu if…'. hindustantimes.com U.S.—Israel relations have sharply deteriorated after Israel's Knesset unexpectedly voted to advance two annexation bills for the occupied West Bank, defying both Prime Minister Benjamin‚ÄØNetanyahu and President Donald‚ÄØTrump's explicit warnings. Meanwhile, U.S. frustration has been palpable in Washington. A Channel‚ÄØ12 correspondent quoted an American official warning that Trump "will fk Netanyahu"** politically if the Israeli leader undermines the Gaza deal. The bills, which passed by a narrow 25—24 margin, were introduced by far‚Ä&…
(2025-10-25). Report reveals Amazon's cloud fueled Israel's genocide in Gaza. radiohc.cu American tech giant Amazon was quietly doing business with the bomb-makers behind the Israeli regime's two-year-plus war of genocide in Gaza as thousands of Palestinians were being killed under the regime's relentless aggression, a report has revealed. | Internal documents obtained by The Intercept revealed that Amazon Web Services (AWS) provided advanced cloud-computing and artificial intelligence tools to the Israeli arms companies Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), whose weapons have torn through Gaza's homes, schools, and refugee camps, the American news outlet reported on Friday. | This is while A…
(2025-10-25). Trump Aide Issues Dire Warning To Hamas On Gaza ceasefire deal | Netanyahu | UN. hindustantimes.com At the UN Security Council, the United States praised President‚ÄØDonald‚ÄØTrump's landmark‚ÄØ20‚ÄëPoint‚ÄØPeace‚ÄØPlan‚ÄØfor‚ÄØGaza‚ÄØ—‚ÄØhailed as a historic breakthrough that ended two years of conflict and brought home 20‚ÄØhostages after‚ÄØ738‚ÄØdays. Addressing the Council, the U.S. envoy credited Trump's strategy for helping achieve the ceasefire alongside‚Ä&Osl…
(2025-10-25). UNRWA says its presence remains vital to meeting urgent needs for Gaza. radiohc.cu The UN's refugee agency for the Palestinians says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a recent ruling recognized the fact that "no organization can replace the UNRWA's role in supporting the people of Gaza." | UNRWA's presence remains vital to meeting urgent humanitarian needs across the occupied Palestinian territory, the agency said in a statement on Friday. | UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini earlier welcomed the ICJ ruling, saying Israel must facilitate the agency's distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. | "I welcome the unambiguous ruling by the International Court of Justice today stating that –…
(2025-10-25). Workers World declares: Solidarity with Palestine. workers.org 
Workers World hails the courageous people of Gaza who have withstood the horrific siege by Israel, resulting in over 68,000 deaths and destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, mosques, museums and more. This carnage was carried out with U.S. bombs, provided by both Democrat and Republican administrations to the Israeli state . . . |
(2025-10-25). LIVE: UN says 1.5M in Gaza need aid, Israel blocks borders despite ceasefir. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes killed at least two in Gaza yesterday despite ceasefire, aid flows remain far below needed levels.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-10-25). Gaza and the Nakedness of the Emperor: A Reflection on 'Peace'
Israel claims the 'right' to exist. In fact, states do not exist as of right and, for Israel to claim a right to exist is a bit rich, seeing that it has done its best for the past 80 years to make sure that Palestine does not exist.
(2025-10-25). What military force has the US positioned off Venezuela's coast? aljazeera.com The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.
(2025-10-25). China refuses to play Trump's "art of the deal" games. workers.org 
by Carlos Martinez Carlos@agent_of_change There is only one side responsible for sabotaging U.S.-China trade relations, and it's not the Chinese. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused China of trying to damage the U.S. economy after Beijing announced regulations on the export of rare earths and critical minerals. He claimed . . . |
(2025-10-25). Presidente Díaz-Canel llama a enfrentar situaciones extremas con unidad. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este viernes que la experiencia demuestra que cuando se enfrentan situaciones extremas como la falta de alimentos, medicamentos y el contexto higiénico-sanitario, con unidad, se llega a buenos resultados. | En Pinar del Río, por donde continuó la visita de trabajo a municipios, el jefe de Estado destacó que la provincia alcanza mayores niveles de siembra de alimentos como plátano, arroz y frijoles que, aunque insuficientes, demuestran la voluntad del territorio y sus habitantes. | Re…
(2025-10-25). Ivory Coast presidential election: Who's standing and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Tensions are mounting over President Ouattara's decision to run for a fourth term and a ban on opposition candidates.
(2025-10-25). Legacy of Compassion: Farewell to Queen Mother Sirikit. devdiscourse.com Thailand's revered Queen Mother Sirikit, a symbol of benevolence and compassion, passed away on Friday at the age of 93 in Bangkok's Chulalongkorn Hospital. Her lifelong dedication to public welfare, including rural poverty alleviation and environmental protection, secured her a cherished place in the nation's heart.
(2025-10-25). On the Picket Line. workers.org 
Kaiser strike Approximately 45,000 health care workers held a five day strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities across Hawaii, California and Oregon. The strike affected over 500 facilities and was the largest in health care union history. Striking workers included registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, pharmacists . . . |
(2025-10-25). Zohran Mamdani defends his Muslim faith amid 'racist, baseless attacks'. aljazeera.com The NYC mayoral race frontrunner's emotional speech about Islamophobia comes a day before early voting begins.
(2025-10-25). Trump open to meeting North Korea's Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduled. aljazeera.com Trump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official says meeting is 'not on the schedule'.
(2025-10-25). Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks. aljazeera.com Ontario to stop running advertisement featuring voice of US President Ronald Reagan saying that trade tariffs were a bad idea.
(2025-10-25). Following "No Kings" protests, organizers call on participants to subordinate themselves to the Democratic Party. wsws.org In the first mass call following Saturday's protest, which drew an estimated 7 million people, speakers called on participants to support their local Democratic Party politicians.
(2025-10-25). Union helps management block socialist student campaign at Australian university. wsws.org At an outdoor strike rally, NTEU representatives partnered with the university's security chief to ban members of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality from campaigning at the event.
(2025-10-25). FBI arrests NBA coach and player in sprawling sports betting and gambling probe. wsws.org The arrest and indictment of 34 individuals, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, by the FBI for insider sports betting and rigged high-stakes poker games, has revealed American society to be politically, socially and morally hanging by a thread.
(2025-10-25). Two killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-25). Chinese Communist Party expels 9 top generals. wsws.org The purge took place as President Xi Jinping confronts accelerating US preparations for war with China, a slowing economy, high unemployment, especially among young people, and rising social tensions.
(2025-10-25). EEUU desplegará en el mar Caribe el mayor portaviones del mundo. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos desplegará el portaaviones USS Gerald Ford, el mayor del mundo, en el mar Caribe, anunció este viernes el Pentágono. De esta manera incrementa sus fuerzas militares en la región, en medio de alta tensión con Venezuela. | Sean Parnell, portavoz del Pentágono, dijo en la red social X que el secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, instruyó el envío del portaaviones y de su grupo de ataque al área de responsabilidad del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos, que cubre el mar Caribe, América Central y del Sur, y las aguas circundantes. | ´Esta mayor presencia reforzará la capacidad de Estados Unidos para det…
(2025-10-25). Far-right populism about policy detail — about national character. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-25). Peterborough mosque targeted in far-right hate attack — Starmer stays silent. thecanary.co A man forced his way into the Peterborough mosque on Alma Road (Masjid Darassalaam) on Friday, shouting praise for fascist 'Tommy Robinson' and hurling anti-Muslim abuse at worshippers preparing for morning prayers. Police were called and arrested a 57-year-old man from the city, with the assistance of three mosque-goers, on suspicion of a racially aggravated […] | By
(2025-10-25). In response to Volkswagen's "final offer" UAW schedules strike vote at Chattanooga plant. wsws.org More than 4,000 VW workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee are still without a first contract one and a half years after voting to join the UAW.
(2025-10-25). Thailand's Regal Icon: Farewell to Queen Mother Sirikit. devdiscourse.com Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, a captivating symbol of monarchy, has died at the age of 93. Known for her charisma and elegance, she significantly influenced the nation's cultural revival post-World War II and occasionally stepped into the political arena over the years.
(2025-10-25). More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty in Vietnam amid rights concerns. scmp.com Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance. | The new global legal framework aims to strengthen international cooperation to fight digital crimes, from child pornography to transnational cyberscams and money laundering.
(2025-10-25). Tormenta tropical Melissa deja cuatro fallecidos mientras avanza por el mar Caribe. radiohc.cu La tormenta tropical Melissa continúa desplazándose lentamente por el mar Caribe y mantiene en alerta a varios países de la región. | El boletín más reciente del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC, por sus siglas en inglés) advierte que el sistema traerá lluvias intensas, vientos dañinos y marejada ciclónica en las próximas horas y días. | Las autoridades advierten que en el suroeste de Haití se esperan lluvias torrenciales capaces de generar inundaciones catastróficas y deslizamientos de gran magnitud. | Hasta el momento tres personas fallecieron en ese país y 10 han resultado heridas a causa de los efectos de la…
(2025-10-25). Trump's High-Stakes Asian Tour: Trade Talks, Diplomacy, and Strategic Meetings. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump commenced a pivotal journey to Asia, set to negotiate key investment deals and pursue diplomatic resolutions. The trip, beginning late Friday, will take Trump to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea amidst internal U.S. political tensions.
(2025-10-25). Verstappen Leads Practice, McLaren Struggles at Mexico City Grand Prix. devdiscourse.com Max Verstappen reaffirmed his dominance by clocking the fastest lap in practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, while McLaren drivers struggled to keep pace. The Red Bull champion, once 104 points behind, is closing the gap in the title race with just five rounds remaining.
(2025-10-25). Target, GM, Ford announce more layoffs, as total US job cuts for 2025 approaches 1 million. wsws.org The total announced layoffs in 2025 is the fifth highest in the last 36 years, according to outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
(2025-10-25). Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). EU shelves plan to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid until December. hindustantimes.com European Union leaders in Brussels faced a storm of criticism after failing to finalize their heavily anticipated plan to use Russia's frozen assets to fund Ukraine's rebuilding and defense. Following an intense Council session, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa admitted Thursday night that the "reparations loan" proposal had been shelved pending further legal and technical review — with a final decision now delayed until December. Watch for details…
(2025-10-25). China maps diplomatic push as Xi heads to South Korea for APEC Summit | Trump. hindustantimes.com Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun outlined Beijing's diplomatic posture across several key foreign policy fronts, ahead of President‚ÄØXi‚ÄØJinping's first state visit to South‚ÄØKorea in‚ÄØ11‚ÄØyears and the APEC‚ÄØsummit in‚ÄØGyeongju. Guo emphasized China's commitment to stabilizing China—South‚ÄØKorea ties, maintaining dialogue with the United‚ÄØStates before an anticipated Trump—Xi meeting, supporting peaceful resolution e…
(2025-10-25). Chinese leadership doubles down on high-tech development. wsws.org The communiqué from the fourth plenum of the Communist Party Central Committee said China would seek to "upgrade traditional industries as well as foster, strengthen and expand emerging and future industries."
(2025-10-25). Europe's defence roadmap 2030 lays the groundwork for dictatorship and global war. wsws.org Amid the escalating US-NATO war with Russia, the European Council's adoption of the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 marks a decisive turn toward a fully militarized Europe, laying the groundwork for dictatorship and global war.
(2025-10-25). Trump Reverses Biden-era Copper Emissions Rule. devdiscourse.com In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has overturned a Biden-era regulation aimed at limiting emissions from U.S. copper smelters. This regulation, finalized in May 2024, required stringent controls on pollutants including lead and mercury. Trump's decision offers a two-year exemption for compliance, aiming to alleviate economic pressures on domestic producers.
(2025-10-25). Trump's sanctions could throw India's Russian crude & Oil imports into chaos. hindustantimes.com On this episode of the Hindustan Times Podcast, Shashank Mattoo sits down with Prashant Vasisht of the ICRA to discuss US sanctions on Russian oil. Vasisht argues that Indian refiners will likely cut oil purchases from Russia – which target Rosneft and Lukoil. Donald Trump's new sanctions on Vladimir Putin's Russia will also have an impact on the Indian economy, but this is expected to be limited.
(2025-10-25). Young people are tired of being ruled by elites. aljazeera.com Gen Z is protesting against corruption and fighting to hold power accountable.
(2025-10-25). Thailand Mourns the Passing of Queen Mother Sirikit. devdiscourse.com Thailand is mourning the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit, who died at the age of 93, according to a report from the BBC citing the Thai Royal Household Bureau.
(2025-10-25). Israel continues its war crimes. workers.org 
The following statement was posted by The Cradle on Oct. 19, 2025. In a new statement, Hamas says it has fully abided by the ceasefire agreement signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct. 9, 2025, under the sponsorship of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and the U.S., while Israel has "deliberately and . . . |
(2025-10-25). Australian care workers speak out against wage-cutting award "reform" wsws.org "Labor might appear a little bit more like they care about healthcare and whatnot but at the end of the day, their funding and backing is from the big corporations and banks, and that's who they prioritise."
(2025-10-25). China reitera cooperación con el Sur Global y rechaza bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador de China en La Habana, Hua Xin reiteró este viernes que su país se opone firmemente al bloqueo y a las sanciones estadounidenses contra Cuba, al tiempo que muestra interés en ampliar nexos con la isla y Latinoamérica. | Durante una conferencia de prensa en la capital cubana, el diplomático dijo que el injusto e ilegal cerco viola gravemente el derecho a la vida del pueblo cubano, constituye un grave obstáculo para su desarrollo y le ha infligido un profundo sufrimiento.China insta a Estados Unidos a levantar cuanto antes su bloqueo contra Cuba, a eliminar a la nación antillana de la lista de los llam…
(2025-10-25). Russia targets Ukraine's nuclear hubs, Krementchuk in crosshairs | Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's nuclear reactors are under mounting threat as Russia intensifies strikes on the nation's energy grid. The sustained assault aims to plunge cities into darkness, disrupt critical infrastructure, and weaken Kyiv's ability to sustain its war effort through the winter.
(2025-10-25). Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to shaky truce after week of clashes. wsws.org Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a shaky truce last weekend in talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey after more than a week of military clashes, in which scores and likely hundreds died.
(2025-10-25). Iran win Women's Tri-Nation International Friendlies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Napal 3-0 to become winner of the Women's Tri-Nation International Friendlies in Shillong.
(2025-10-25). Australian Services Union rally organisers promote illusions in Labor. wsws.org Hundreds of care workers protested around the country against attacks on their wages and conditions, but the ASU leadership ensured the rallies were stage-managed affairs aimed at isolating them from other sections of the working class.
(2025-10-25). The Glamorous Legacy of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit. devdiscourse.com Thailand mourns the loss of its Queen Mother Sirikit, who passed away at the age of 93. Throughout her life, she embodied grace and sophistication, not only supporting her husband, King Bhumibol, but also serving as a prominent figure in the royal family's charitable endeavors.
(2025-10-25). Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93. aljazeera.com Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand's current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
(2025-10-25). Ivory Coast's Presidential Race: Youth Voices and Political Shifts. devdiscourse.com Ivory Coast's current presidential election has put the spotlight on generational tensions as incumbent Alassane Ouattara vies for a fourth term at the age of 83. The election, scheduled for Saturday, features Ouattara, who has overseen nearly 15 years of economic growth, but also faces scrutiny from the country's younger population.
(2025-10-25). 1,500 people facing prosecution in Morocco over GenZ protests. newarab.com 
More than 1,500 people are facing prosecution in About a thousand of the
(2025-10-25). Sri Lankan newspapers republish Cuba's complaint against the U.S. radiohc.cu The newspapers Lanka Leader, Sri Lanka Guardian, and Colombo Times republished Cuba's complaint this Thursday about the US intimidation maneuvers linked to the upcoming vote on the blockade at the United Nations. | The Sri Lankan publications published in full the statements by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, which expose the US administration's blackmail tactics to undermine international support for the lifting of Washington's economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the Caribbean nation. | The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the US government's actions violate the sovereignty of…
(2025-10-25). WSWS speaks with workers in New Zealand's "mega strike" wsws.org "At the top level, they have all the money in the world. Why don't they just stop taking money from low-income people? Take it somehow from the rich people."
(2025-10-25). Seventeen dead as migrant boat capsizes in latest Aegean Sea disaster. geo.tv 
theatlantic.com (2025-10-25). The U.S. Is Preparing for War in Venezuela
More U.S. military firepower is headed to the Caribbean as Trump escalates his anti-Maduro rhetoric.
(2025-10-24). Children Carrying Heaviest Burden of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. ummid.com From amputations to starvation and fetal deformities, Gaza's children carry the heaviest burden of Israel's genocide.
(2025-10-24). Released hostage Arye Zalmanovich laid to rest in southern Israel kibbutz he founded after body released by Hamas. haaretz.com Kidnapped aged 85 from southern Israel's Kibbutz Nir Oz, Zalmanovich was known as a learned man in Israel's geography and history, and had specialized in growing wheat in extreme heat. Thirteen hostages remain in Gaza…
(2025-10-24). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(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). Trump: US will 'cut all ties' if Israel annexes West Bank. newarab.com 
Trump's remarks were made to Time magazine by telephone on 15 October – just days after the Gaza truce plan he spearheaded took effect – but were only published on Thursday. | "It won't happen," Trump said when asked about calls in Israel to annex the Palestinian West Bank, which has been occ…
(2025-10-24). Modi's absence from Gaza Summit marks shrinking of India's moral footprint. ummid.com PM Modi's absence from the Gaza Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is less an accident and more a revelation of priorities: arms trade over human rights, alignment over autonomy.
(2025-10-24). US considers replacing Gaza aid with new 'Humanitarian Belt'. newarab.com 
The The plan, called the "Gaza Humanitarian Belt", would establish between 12 and 16 aid centres along the line to which
(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). Gaza peace in limbo as US plan fuels fears of prolonged division. scmp.com Hopes for peace and reconstruction in Gaza have suffered a deadly blow after US envoys unveiled a plan that analysts say will split the territory in two and set the stage for the prolonged, if not permanent, Israeli occupation of more than half the Strip. | With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu making any further military withdrawal conditional upon the disarmament of a recalcitrant Hamas, the future of the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) meant to take control of peaceful…
(2025-10-24). Video: far-right MEP tells Gaza flotilla veteran MEP "Go back home" for opposing genocide. thecanary.co Staggering displays of arrogance and naked racism from Israel supporters are hardly unusual, but every now and then one says something that still manages to make the jaw drop. Like far-right French MEP Marion Maréchal — formerly known as Marion le Pen, niece of fascist French politician Marine le Pen, on Thursday. Maréchal boasted to […] | By
(2025-10-24). Peace in Gaza Depends on Palestinians' Right to Remain—and Return. fpif.org Amid some extremely cautious optimism for peace following a tenuous and The plan's twelfth point says, "No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return." The plan goes even further, saying, "We will…
(2025-10-24). Dozens Remain Imprisoned in Egypt for Palestine Solidarity While Sisi Is Hailed as a Gaza Ceasefire Broker. orinocotribune.com By Mostafa Amin — Oct 16, 2025 | "Gaza used to unite Egyptians. Now it only reminds them of what they've lost—the right to speak, to gather, to demand anything." |
(2025-10-24). SA welcomes ICJ's advisory opinion calling Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes ICJ's advisory opinion calling Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza | South Africa has welcomed the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel's obligations. | As a Member State of the United Nations (UN) and an occupying power, the ICJ said Israel is expected to fulfil its responsibilities by facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and respecting the rights and needs of the people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. | On Wednesday, the ICJ, which is the UN's top court, delivered a non-binding opinion in The Hague, Netherl…
(2025-10-24). Leading Jewish figures call for sanctions against Israel. ummid.com Over 400 prominent Jews, including Oscar winners, former officials and prominent authors, have called upon the United Nations and other world leaders to sanction Israel for committing Genocide in Gaza.
(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 meetings between Hamas and Fatah began on Thursday in the Egyptian capital to address issues related to the ceasefire agreement, sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, and a bid to reach a common understanding on Gaza's future. | The Fatah delegation, headed by Hussein al-Sheikh, had initially refused to participate,…
(2025-10-24). Nuclear bomb hit it, but not Genocide: Jared Kushner on Gaza. ummid.com Jared Kushner, the Jewish billionaire son-in-law of US President Trump, who recently visited Gaza, said it looks as if the besieged strip has been hit by nuclear bomb, but refused to call it Genocide.
(2025-10-24). Video: Witkoff lets slip Kushner working on Gaza theft since before Israel destroyed it. thecanary.co US current affairs show 60 Minutes interviewed Donald Trump's Middle East envoy earlier this week, alongside Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner — who runs his family property development business since his father Charles was convicted twenty years ago on eighteen criminal charges including illegal campaign contributions, witness tampering and tax evasion. Kushner Sr was pardoned by Trump […] | By
counterpunch.org (2025-10-24). The Unvanquished Will: Gaza's Triumph of Spirit Against the Architecture of Genocide
The war of extermination launched by Israel against Gaza in the last two years has fundamentally changed all of that. On a single day, October 31, 2023, the Israeli army killed 704 Palestinians, and 120 in the Jabaliya refugee camp alone. Single bombs would annihilate hundreds in one strike, often in hospitals, refugee shelters, or UN schools. Massacres were taking place every day, everywhere.
commondreams.org (2025-10-24). UN Expert Says All Nations With Ties to Israel 'Responsible in Some Measure' for Gaza Genocide
A report by one of the United Nations' leading experts on Israel-Palestine describes the more than two years of genocide in Gaza as a "collective crime," for which all nations with financial, diplomatic, and military ties with Israel are culpable.
(2025-10-24). Pathetic Kamala Harris makes excuses to Palestine protestors in Southbank. thecanary.co Activists disrupted a Kamala Harris event last night, calling out the former US presidential hopeful for her complicity in Israel's genocide of the people of Palestine. Outside London's Southbank Centre, watched by a contingent of cops, around 30 protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted "Kamala Harris is not welcome here". They displayed banners bearing the […] | By
(2025-10-24). UK government backed persecution of anti-genocide medic Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan continues. wsws.org A Tribunal agreed with the General Medical Council to continue investigations into Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan's entirely legitimate social media activity.
(2025-10-24). DAILY MEMO: About 30 Community Members Escort Family Home After Being Chased By Feds Into Long Beach Ross. lataco.com Community members continue to step in and force federal agents out of their communities, thwarting kidnappings, confronting scouts, and even escorting families safely back home.
(2025-10-24). Dubai gears up for 2025 Library and Publishing Summit. ummid.com Dubai is all set to host the Second Edition of the International Library and Publishing Summit 2025 under the theme 'The Future of the Publishing Industry'.
(2025-10-24). What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions. scmp.com Bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries in at least a decade reporting early outbreaks, raising concerns about a repeat of past crises that led to the culling of tens of millions of birds and higher food prices. | Meanwhile, Australian scientists have found hundreds of dead seal pups on Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic with signs that suggest they were killed by bird flu, authorities said on Friday.
(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). 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). Noboa's iron first forces end of CONAIE's national strike in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org According to the president of CONAIE, the decision was made in response to the crackdown by law enforcement. The death toll stands at three, with hundreds injured after nearly 30 days of protests.
(2025-10-24). Your Safety Checklist For Long Road Adventures. thecanary.co Something spellbinding lingers in the hum of tires against the endless stretch of asphalt, as the horizon seems to beckon, eager to draw you into its arms. Road trips are less about the destination and more about the in-between moments, that is, watching landscapes shift, feeling time stretch, and letting moments bloomnaturally. Some of the […] | By
(2025-10-24). From the Acropolis to Mar-a-Lago: Trump and the ghost of Alcibiades. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Iran elected as chair of GECF executive board. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has been elected as chair of the executive board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), and its proposal to transform the forum into an "Organization of Gas Exporting Countries" received broad support, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Thursday.
(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). How US blackmail scuttled Iran's generous offer on 60% enriched uranium. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A recurring lesson for Iranians has been that no matter their actions or offers, the West, particularly the United States, is loath to pursue a path of de-escalation. This was most recently exemplified during Iran's efforts to block the "snapback"—a JCPOA mechanism that was supposed to reimpose anti-Iran UN sanctions this month but failed to fully materialize due to significant international opposition.
(2025-10-24). Canada's Carney government attacks basic democratic rights as it seeks deal with America's would-be dictator Trump. wsws.org Canada's federal Liberal government, led by former central banker and Goldman Sachs executive Mark Carney, is pushing forward with two bills containing sweeping attacks on democratic rights and immigrants.
(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.
(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). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-24). Transnet invests R967 million in new equipment. sanews.gov.za Transnet invests R967 million in new equipment | The acquisition of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, at a cost of R967 million, to enhance operations at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, reinforces Transnet's commitment to improving its service offering through investing in new equipment. | This is according to Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, who explained that the new equipment will enhance the terminal's operational efficiency, cargo-handling capacity, and competitiveness. | The new STS cranes will replace an old fleet, which has reached its end—of—lifecycle. | The…
(2025-10-24). Trump deploys Gerald R Ford carrier as Venezuela war fears rise. newarab.com 
Washington is deploying an US President
(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). Home Loans: How Banks Decide If You're Worth The Risk. ummid.com If you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again.
(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). Canadians pull Reagan anti-tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks. scmp.com A Canadian province said on Friday that it would pull an anti-tariff ad featuring former US president Ronald Reagan that prompted current leader Donald Trump to scrap trade talks. | Trump announced on social media on Thursday that he had "terminated" all negotiations with Canada over what he called a "fake" ad campaign by Ontario province that he said misrepresented fellow Republican Reagan.
(2025-10-24). Iran becomes guest of honor of Antalya Tourism Fair. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Iran took part as a guest of honor at Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF) in Turkey which was held for the seventh time between October 22—24.
(2025-10-24). F-35 Proving Itself On The Front Line And Evolving For Future Threats. twz.com 
F-35 Joint Strike Fighters have flown critical missions at the heart of a spate of recent headline-grabbing operations. These significant military engagements have leveraged the stealth fighter's multi-role versatility; from nullifying high priority ground targets with precision to time-critical air-to-air missile "kills." Such missions are likely to become increasingly complex in the future, and the F-35 is evolving via near- and long-term upgrade programs that are designed to meet the air combat challenges of tomorrow. | F-35s in action: | A flight of F-35s slips into Iranian airspace in the dead…
(2025-10-24). Can Uzbekistan solve its waste problem with Chinese incineration plants? globalvoices.org 
With the help help of Chinese investors, Uzbekistan is going all in on waste-to-energy plantsOriginally published on This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to…
(2025-10-24). Workshop on vaccination held with WHO, GAVI Alliance support. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI Alliance), Kerman University of Medical Sciences played host to a 3-day regional workshop on vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases.
(2025-10-24). Leader: Naeini was a magnificent jurist and towering pillar in the old Najaf seminary. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, made during his meeting with the organizers of the International Commemoration of Allameh Mirza Muhammad Hussain Naeini (ra), were released Thursday morning at the event's venue in Qom.
(2025-10-24). Nigeria replaces top security officials days after coup plot denial. aljazeera.com Move by Nigeria's president comes after army denied rumours of coup plot amid reports military officers were arrested.
(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). Iran self-sufficient in door, window production. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has reached near self-sufficiency in door and window manufacturing, with only additive materials still imported, the secretary of the Iranian Association of Door and Window Manufacturers said.
(2025-10-24). Venezuela's Defense Minister: CIA's Attempts to Destabilize the Country Will Fail. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López declared that any attempt by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to destabilize Venezuela will fail. | "No attempt to destabilize the Venezuelan nation will succeed here. They can send as many CIA operatives as they want on covert operations to any flank of the country, and every attempt will fail, just as it has so far," Padrino López said during the launch of the Coast Independence 200 military drills on Thursday, October 23. | He added that the threat of the CIA is always present in every country where there is a US embassy, making it a risk not only to V…
(2025-10-24). Zohran Mamdani explains why he criticizes PM Modi. ummid.com New York City's Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, in his Diwali Day speech, explained why is he so critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
(2025-10-24). Russian Investors Show Confidence in African Business. globalresearch.ca With rising exports estimated at $27 billion and several planned investment projects across the continent, Russia has consolidated its position as a key trading partner and strategic investor for Africa. The relationship between Russia and Africa has ascended beyond political …
(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). The Hundred Years' War and the roots of Malthusianism. strategic-culture.su Malthusian culture is a problem Anglo-Saxons don't want to correct, writes Bruna Frascolla. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's…
(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). SATIRE: Trump Touts Productive Call With Putin About Ballroom Sconces. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Acknowledging that he was impressed by the foreign leader's ability to compromise on all kinds of fixtures, President Donald Trump announced Friday that he had participated in a productive call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ballroom sconces. "We spoke for several hours and made great progress in negotiating whether I should go with a …
(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). 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). Tomato prices in Pakistan soar to Rs 600 per kg amid tensions with Afghanistan. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed to Rs 600 per kg (in Pakistani rupees), a massive surge from the earlier price range of Rs 50—Rs 100 per kg. This sharp rise of nearly 400 | Tomato prices in Pakistan soar to Rs 600 per kg amid tensions with Afghanistan…
(2025-10-24). German government to pay US Army employees amid US government shutdown. peoplesdispatch.org The news may seem almost satirical at first glance. Because the US government has been unable to pay its employees for three weeks due to the shutdown, the German government is stepping in. 12,000 civilian US Army employees working in Germany are Reports indicate that German inquiries in Washington about when the salaries would be released went unanswered. Ne…
(2025-10-24). 'Decades of National Security Policy Have Gotten Us to Where We Are': CounterSpin interview with Chip Gibbons on plan to crush the left. fair.org 
(2025-10-24). 'Annulled'! Russia won't abide snapback sanctions on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org "A raider attack on the U.N. Security Council." This was the explosive accusation
(2025-10-24). Celebran en Cuba 80 años de las Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, celebró este viernes el aniversario 80 de la fundación de las Naciones Unidas. | Con motivo a la fecha, el mandatario agradeció el apoyo de la ONU al desarrollo sostenible, la lucha contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos. | A propósito de la fecha, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, llamó a proteger y fortalecer la ONU. Hace 80 años fue fundada la ONU, hoy el gobierno de Estados Unidos amenaza sus principios y propósitos fun…
(2025-10-24). Trump foe Letitia James slams federal charges against her. aljazeera.com New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the federal charges against her as "revenge" from Donald Trump.
(2025-10-24). Trump foe Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges. scmp.com New York Attorney General Letitia James, a long-time critic of US President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty in federal court on Friday to charges related to allegedly lying on mortgage documents. | James, a Democrat who last year secured a US$450 million civil fraud judgment against Trump, is one of three perceived enemies that the Republican president's administration has brought criminal charges against in the past month, along with former FBI director James Comey and former national security…
(2025-10-24). US deploys aircraft carrier amid hardening stance towards Venezuela. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has carried out a serious of provocative moves that point towards possible military action.
(2025-10-24). UK clears £10 mn boost to protect Muslims from hate crimes. ummid.com The Keir Starmer government in UK has announced £10 million additional fund for the protection of Muslim community centers, faith schools and mosques from hate crimes.
(2025-10-24). Right-wing Extremism in Germany. indybay.org Given the escalating reality of the deadly crisis, nothing is more unrealistic than the supposed "pragmatism without illusions" (Robert Kurz) to which so-called realpolitik has committed itself. The less people are disturbed by the suffering of others caused by the totality of capitalist socialization in its crisis processes, the more rapidly the catastrophe gains momentum.
(2025-10-24). How Modern Technology is Keeping Literature Alive. ummid.com E-libraries are now at the heart of the technological transformation, and among them is Zlibrary where users rarely face problems accessing what they need.
(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). Are US-Israeli relations experiencing upheaval under Trump? aljazeera.com Angry US reaction to Knesset vote to annex occupied West Bank.
(2025-10-24). Lebanon: Aoun meets ceasefire monitoring chief as Israel attacks. newarab.com 
The new head of the ceasefire monitoring committee for Lebanon met President The meetings marked US Gen. Joseph Clearfield's first official visit to the Lebanese capital since assuming his post and formed…
(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). Gauteng residents warned of road closures. sanews.gov.za Gauteng residents warned of road closures | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), together with other law enforcement agencies, will this weekend conduct a coordinated joint operation that will result in in temporary road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent disruptions across key routes. | With the operations starting on Friday, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and consider alternative routes, where possible. | "These measures are essential to enhance public safety, enforce traffic compliance, and support ongoing traffic law enforcement initiatives, includ…
(2025-10-24). "No Kings" protests are reaction to Trump's authoritarian drift: ex-CIA official. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Paul R. Pillar, a veteran intelligence analyst and former senior CIA official, examined the emergence of the "No Kings" movement in the United States as a grassroots reaction to what many see as Donald Trump's authoritarian drift during his second term.
(2025-10-24). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-24). Cracks in the Unholy Alliance: Christian Zionism, Israeli Supremacy, and the Collapse of Strategic Containment. globalresearch.ca The alliance is cracking. Christian Zionism, Israeli supremacy, and U.S. strategic containment of Palestine have long masked and juggled their contradictions.
(2025-10-24). South Africa, Vietnam must build value-driven trade partnership. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Vietnam must build value-driven trade partnership | By Dikeledi Molobela | Hanoi, Vietnam – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Vietnam must move beyond trading in raw materials and build a partnership rooted in value addition, industrial collaboration and shared prosperity. | Speaking at the South Africa—Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi during his State Visit on Friday, President Ramaphosa said that while trade between the two countries has grown significantly, the balance remains tilted against South Africa. | "South Africa runs a sizable trade deficit with Vietnam. We import sign…
(2025-10-24). Iranian-backed Iraqi militias in spotlight after Secretary of State Rubio's call with Prime Minister Sudani. longwarjournal.org US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al Sudani on October 21, discussing the "urgency in disarming Iran-backed militias that undermine Iraq's sovereignty." Sudani told the US to "avoid unilateral decisions in Iraq." The call followed increased US sanctions on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and individuals linked to them. Separately, Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al Araji visited Iran and met with the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while IRGC-Qods Force Commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq to discuss upcoming elections with Shiite political parties.
(2025-10-24). Defending Rights Dissent Welcomes Todd Wolfson to Board of Directors. rightsanddissent.org Defending Rights & Dissent is honored to announce that Todd Wolfson is the newest addition to its
(2025-10-24). Iranian painter Wahed Khakdan passes away at 75. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian painter Wahed Khakdan passed away at a hospital in Tehran on October 23 at the age of 75.
(2025-10-24). The 'Miracle' of New Orleans School Reform Since Katrina Is Not What It Seems. progressive.org The city's all-charter school experiment is a cautionary tale about what happens when democracy is stripped from public education.
(2025-10-24). Nepal's republic in crisis: After the streets erupted. links.org.au 
Sushovan Dhar — Seventeen years after the palace's fall, Nepal's fragile republic faces another reckoning.
(2025-10-24). Aspects of the New Right-wing Extremism and Totalitarian Democracy. indybay.org The right-wing movements of recent years did not simply fall from the sky, but should rather be seen in the context of neoliberalism and the social distortions it has caused in recent decades. According to Wilhelm Heitmeyer (cf. Heitmeyer 2018), authoritarianism is already contained in neoliberalism, which is always presented as having no alternative.
(2025-10-24). Almost 4,400 people abused by priests in Italy, alleges victims' group. geo.tv 
(2025-10-24). 2024 War Log (Day 32): 120+ Hezbollah Rockets Rain in 'Israel,' Fighters Repel Ground Offensive. english.almanar.com.lb 
Recalling the 2024 war log, Hezbollah's Military Media on Friday unveiled new details from the thirty-second day of the Israeli offensive against Lebanon. During this phase, Resistance fighters intensified their ground and cross-border operations, marking significant advances amid the ongoing Israeli assault. These revelations form part of the "Formidable in Might" documentary series—an episodic production …
(2025-10-24). 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). Why the US Blockade of Cuba Should Go Away Forever. globalresearch.ca Despite increasing demands from many parts of the world and repeatedly from the United Nations for ending the USA sanctions and embargo against Cuba, these now exist in such a comprehensive and extreme form that it makes more sense to …
(2025-10-24). Home to over 1000 nationally-registered properties, Golestan eyes UNESCO status for its Great Wall. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Iran's Golestan province has so far registered more than 1,000 historical, cultural and natural sites on the country's national heritage list, the provincial director said on Thursday.
(2025-10-24). U23 Greco-Roman team crowned 2025 world champions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Greco-Roman team claimed the title of the 2025 U23 Wrestling World Championships held in Novi Sad, Serbia.
(2025-10-24). Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings. aljazeera.com Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country's territory.
(2025-10-24). Watch Zack Polanski destroy the idea he's splitting the 'left vote' in 30 seconds. thecanary.co Recently elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been causing a corporate upset with his media rounds. This time he was on Sky News, responding to the idea that he's splitting the 'left vote' and that people should vote for Labour, a larger and more established party, to defeat Nigel Farage. Zack Polanski: no one […] | By
(2025-10-24). UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales. newarab.com 
Britain's ruling
(2025-10-24). Diplomacy Watch: Trump turns the screws on Moscow. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia's leading oil producers in a move aimed at turning the screws on Moscow — and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, like India and Turkey.The decision surprised many Ukraine war observers, who have struggled to discern the logic behind Trump's approach to the conflict in recent weeks. Just days before the sanctions announcement, Trump had held a seemingly cordial phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which the U.S. leader had started to lean hard on Ukraine to make concessions. Trump had even suggested an imminent, in-perso…
(2025-10-24). Oct 1989 Bhagalpur Riots – 36 Years On. ummid.com The riot that began on October 24, 1989, in Bhagalpur was the first in which thousands, armed with traditional weapons, began attacking minority communities — from Bhagalpur city out to the rural areas of Bhagalpur district.
(2025-10-24). DWP wanted to give fraud officers the power to use physical force on benefits claimants. thecanary.co It has been uncovered that the Labour government wanted to give Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) staff the power to use force on claimants they believed to be committing benefit fraud. As reported by John Pring on Disability News Service, a part of the Public Authorities (fraud, error and recovery) bill was unpicked by […] | By
(2025-10-24). Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028. newarab.com 
The ATP announced on Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place annually in The new event will be played on hard courts and take place "at the start of the season" in a city yet to be determined, and will last "one week", ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said at a press conference in Paris. | The long-expected move marks the first ever expansion of the top-tier category of men's tennis since its creation in 1990. | The Saudi tournament will join t…
(2025-10-24). Sausage fingers and gammon Orange Order lads look to bring back the good ol' days of Holy War. thecanary.co King Charles may already be longing for the good old days of merely dealing with the alleged crimes of his creepy sweatless brother, as he has now attracted the ire of an even more unscrupulous pack of ne'er-do-wells — grumpy Orangemen. The monarch's crime is to try and put an end to 500 years of […] | By
(2025-10-24). UK police arrest 3 men in London on suspicion of spying for Russia. newarab.com 
British counterterrorism police arrested three men in London on Thursday on suspicion of spying for The Metropolitan Police force said that the men, ages 44, 45 and 48, were detained at addresses in the city under the National Security Act "on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service." Police said that the country in question is Russia. | The force said that officers were searching several London properties in connection with the investigation. | British authorities allege that Russia i…
(2025-10-24). 18 Muslims in RJD first list of 143 for 2025 Bihar Elections. ummid.com As many as 18 Muslims have been included in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) first list of 143 candidates nominated for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
(2025-10-24). Worse Than Minority Report: Technology to Reinforce NSPM-7 Thought Control w/ Chris Hedges / Whitney Webb. fightbackbetter.com Hot off the press from what I will call two "journalists at war" NJ's own Chris Hedges and Whitney Webb,…
(2025-10-24). Connolly Poised for Victory as Ireland Heads to the Polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Ireland began voting to elect a new president, with Catherine Connolly, an experienced far-left lawmaker, seen as the clear favorite. At 68, Connolly is an independent candidate known for her criticisms of the European Union, especially against plans to increase military spending. She has a substantial lead over the government-supported candidate, Heather Humphreys, which could …
(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). UK migrant sex offender freed from jail by mistake instead of being deported. scmp.com Britain's justice minister on Friday said he was "appalled" after an Ethiopian asylum seeker and convicted sex offender whose crimes sparked protests was released from jail in error. | The high-profile case earlier this year ignited demonstrations which swiftly spread to other towns where asylum seekers were believed to be housed, as well as counter-protests. | Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was jailed last month for sexually assaulting a teenage girl and a woman.
(2025-10-24). Afghanistan and Pakistan head to Turkey in second round of talks. newarab.com 
Afghanistan and The neighbors are embroiled in a bitter
(2025-10-24). Bid to join EU power grid will make Baltic countries vulnerable. infobrics.org Baltic countries are the most committed to erasing their Soviet past after its dissolution.
(2025-10-24). Online trend reimagines England flag with 'woke Palestine motif'. newarab.com 
(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 |
| "I could definitely use an AI assistant to help me use ChatGPT.com." | Stella Bachelder, Pet Masseuse |
| "Call me back when it can watch my porn for me." | Charlie Cortina, Pudding Flavorer
(2025-10-24). Ucrânia nà£o tem chance de vencer a guerra — general britânico. globalresearch.ca Nem mesmo as autoridades ocidentais acreditam na possibilidade de uma vitória militar ucraniana contra a Federaàßà£o Russa no conflito atual. Apesar dos apelos públicos dos líderes europeus por uma política militar mais dura e total apoio à s aàßàµes do regime …
(2025-10-24). The Best Black Horror Movies To Watch For Spooky Season. newsone.com 
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, you sillies. It's spooky season! Growing up, my grandfather was a horror movie fanatic who made sure to pass that love on to me every fall. Should I have seen Scream when I was only five years old? Probably not, but it was the …
(2025-10-24). Where the Appalachian brook trout vanish, something human goes missing, too. grist.org 
On a startlingly beautiful day high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Thomas Champeau waded into Yellowstone Prong hoping to catch the elusive Southern Appalachian brook trout. A pull-off along Blue Ridge Parkway had led him to a short path lined with mountain laurel. He and a smattering of afternoon anglers followed it to a rocky creekbed running cold and clear toward the Pigeon River. Champeau, already in waders, left a cooler on the bank in case of a lucky catch and stepped in. Rod in hand, he treaded lightly from one smooth rock to another, carefully staying out of sight of his quarry. Brook trout are, like Cha…
(2025-10-24). Iranian companies attending Health Asia expo in Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Six Iranian companies are participating in the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition and Conference, being held from October 23-25 in Karachi, Pakistan.
(2025-10-24). The Caerphilly by-election shows Reform is beatable and Labour is finished. thecanary.co 
The Caerphilly by-election was a surprise win for Plaid Cymru. Just a week ago a Survation poll predicted a four-point lead for Reform. But if Reform are unhappy, then Labour are crushed. Caerphilly by-election: what's occurring? After every election the spin doctors try to amplify their successes and play down their failures. We'll see all […] | By
(2025-10-24). France Failing Unaccompanied Migrant Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Unaccompanied migrant children at a new camp in Lyon, France, on March 5, 2025. | © 2025 Romain Doucelin/NurPhoto via AP Photo | In a damning report published last week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded France is responsible for grave and systematic violations of the rights of unaccompanied migrant children. The committee noted that due to flawed and arbitrary age assessment procedures many unaccompanied children find themselves homeless, deprived of healthcare, and forced to live in degrading and undignified conditions, instead of being protected,…
(2025-10-24). Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid. sanews.gov.za Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid | The Western Cape Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies and industry partners, has confiscated counterfeit goods to the value of R8 million. | The law enforcement agencies' operation targeted outlets selling and distributing counterfeit goods within the province. | The multidisciplinary team – comprising members of the Western Cape Essential Infrastructure Task Team, the National Counterfeit Unit, Public Order Policing (POPS) Western Cape, the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), Custo…
(2025-10-24). Carney Aims to Reset US-Canada Trade Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada is prepared to resume trade talks with the United States after President Donald Trump halted discussions due to an anti-tariff advertisement from Ontario's provincial government. Trump ended the talks following the release of a video featuring former President Ronald Reagan, which argued that tariffs lead to …
(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). What does the US-UK AI deal mean for your data? aljazeera.com Is the UK truly becoming an AI hub as US tech giants pour in billions?>
(2025-10-24). Intestines of the Ukraine War. globalresearch.ca In World War I, Western Ukrainians fought as part of the territory of Austria-Hungary against Eastern Ukrainians from the lands that were part of the Russian Empire. | In World War II, Western Ukrainians, who felt occupied by Russia after their …
(2025-10-24). Source: Israel preparing for possibility that Hamas will hand over remains of two hostages. haaretz.com The source added that 'there's no absolute certainty that the move will be carried out.' Currently, 13 bodies remain in Hamas captivity…
(2025-10-24). Why do liberals lionise Zelensky, but ignore Marwan Barghouti? thecanary.co Volodymyr Zelenskiy has had an audience with King Charles ahead of a meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Reports suggest Starmer will press allies for more long-range missiles for Ukraine. That kind of support is bipartisan. Boris Johnson was also a huge fan of Zelenskiy. But what about figures like Marwan Barghouti? Western liberals have […] | By
(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). Her rape complaint against Maharashtra cop ignored, doctor ends life. ummid.com A doctor serving at a Government hospital in Maharashtra's Satara district allegedly committed suicide even as her complaint of against a Sub Inspector, lodged four months ago, waited for action.
(2025-10-24). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-24). Larijani says missile range reduction will undermine national security. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has rejected outright Western demands for the country to reduce the range of its missiles.
(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). 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). Al-Manar correspondent: Following an earlier drone strike, the newly established Israeli site on Al-Hamams Hill targets a neighborhood south of the city of Khiyam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). Ukrainian drone attack on a residential building in Krasnogorsk, Moscow injures 5 people, governor says. english.almanar.com.lb
(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). Zionist settlers attack Palestinian farmers, torch vehicles east of Ramallah in West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). "Justice delayed is justice denied" Soldier F found not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders. thecanary.co A British army veteran accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday in 1972 has been found not guilty. He was also accused of the attempted murder of five others — Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon, Patrick O'Donnell, Michael Quinn and a person of unknown identity. The killings were part of a massacre […] | By
(2025-10-24). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the CSIR UGC NET exam to be held in December 2025.
(2025-10-24). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(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). Iran denounces "hostile" Israeli strikes on south Lebanon and Bekaa: foreign minsitry spokesman. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). CWU seeks to shore up rotten pact with Kretinsky at Royal Mail. wsws.org The October 21 CWU update to members on Royal Mail/EP Group negotiations explodes the fraud of "mutual interests" between postal workers and EP Group the union has promoted.
(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). 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). United States: Lessons from the 2006 general strike — A participant's account. links.org.au 
John Harris — The lesson we should draw from 2006 is that mass actions are the key element for turning back the offensive against migrants and working folk.
(2025-10-24). Far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich apologizes to Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Hours after making derogatory and threatening remarks against Saudi Arabia, Far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich apologized to the Kingdom.
(2025-10-24). ICE Running Wild In Chicago: Elected Officials, Staffers And Students Are Caught In The Crosshairs. newsone.com 
Source: | Even elected officials in Illinois aren't safe from the Trump administration's According to the
(2025-10-24). Confusion Prevails in Bangladesh Over National Charter. ummid.com The majority of people in Bangladesh are in the dark and groping in the wild to understand what the much-talked-about "July National Charter" is about, a political roadmap for democratic transition, at the behest of the Interim Government.
(2025-10-24). 21st Cuban Civil Society Forum against the blockade denounces impact on society. radiohc.cu The 21st Cuban Civil Society Forum against the Blockade, sponsored by the Cuban Association of the United Nations, is underway at Casa de Las Américas in Havana. | Under the theme "The devastating impact of the economic, commercial, financial, and technological blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba on organizations and other actors of Cuban civil society," the event aims to discuss the consequences of this inhumane policy. | The Forum includes panels that address the impacts of the blockade on the activities of organizations linked to food, on organizations for people with disabilities, an…
(2025-10-24). The Frankfurt Book Fair — in the service of the war against Russia. strategic-culture.su By Marianne ARENS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Frankfurt Book Fair, held October 15—19, was dominated by Germany's w…
(2025-10-24). Cuba's ambassador to France denounces U.S. blockade against the island. radiohc.cu Cuba's ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, denounced the blockade imposed by the United States on his country today and highlighted the opportunity the world will have in a few days to condemn this policy once again. | In a column in the French newspaper L'Humanité, the diplomat recalled that on October 28 and 29, the United Nations General Assembly will consider the resolution "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba," a text similar to the one that has received overwhelming support from the international community year after year since 1992…
(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). 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). 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). Victims Without Victimizers. indybay.org How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era…
(2025-10-24). Sheffield Wednesday fans win: boycott drives hated owner into administration. thecanary.co 
Sheffield Wednesday have been placed into administration by Thai owner Dejphon Chansiri. After losing 12 points, the club now sits at the bottom of the EFL Championship on minus six points. This comes after a fan boycott in protest of the club's mismanagement. In five of the last seven months, Chansiri had not paid staff […] | By
(2025-10-24). West Bank annexation theater: How Israel's Knesset plays good cop, bad cop. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The recent votes in Israel's Knesset on bills to annex parts of the West Bank have drawn worldwide attention. At first glance, they appear to be a major political confrontation. Far-right politicians like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, who live in illegal settlements, pushed strongly for the bills. Avi Maoz of the Noam party declared that "the time has come to apply sovereignty," invoking biblical claims to the Palestinian land.
(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). Council to piss away £75k on flags while Notts kids go hungry. thecanary.co It's all in the headline really. But let's just have a look at this. At a time when councils are forking out to take down flags hung up by the fascist weirdos of, erm, Raise the Flags, other flags are going up. Here's what the BBC said is happening across Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council: More […] | By
(2025-10-24). Trump Admin Announces New, Bootleg, Right-Wing Pentagon Press Corps After Mainstream Media Rejects It. newsone.com 
Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty | Last month, the Defense Department reinforced the widespread belief that the Trump administration is a paranoid, free-speech-defying, authoritarian regime by unveiling a new policy that
(2025-10-24). CARTOONS: Ley wants to lay off Kevin Rudd. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Russia announces plan to muster reservists to combat Ukrainian drones. longwarjournal.org Moscow has introduced a new law allowing for reservists to be mustered to counter Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and other key facilities.
(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). White House says Putin-Trump summit 'not completely off the table'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to allow euthanasia through legislation. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-24). David Marr interviews Chris Hedges for Club Media Mainstream. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Cargo theft: 12 Punjabis arrested in US for multi-million dollar transport fraud. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a major crackdown on organised cargo theft, the US authorities have arrested 12 members of a transnational gang operating under the name 'Singh Organisation' for allegedly orchestrating a multi-million-dollar transport fraud across the western states of California and Washington.According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the accused have been identified as Paramvir Singh (29), Harpreet Singh (26), Arshpreet Singh (27), all residents of Rancho Cucamonga; Sandeep Singh (31) of San Bernardino; Mandeep Singh (42) and Ranjodh Singh (38) of Bakersfield; Gurnek Singh Chauhan (40), Vik…
(2025-10-24). Gov Candidate Sherrill Did Not Sign Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech: Two NJ Reps (Pallone Watson Coleman) Signed. 7 NJ Dem Reps did not sign. fightbackbetter.com Our advocacy and the efforts of 3 US congressional representatives have led to two NJ Dem Reps. joining a letter…
(2025-10-24). Alphabet shares fall as OpenAI unpacks ChatGPT Atlas browser. ummid.com Alphabet shares fell Tuesday soon after OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, its AI powered search browser, in a direct challenge to Google.
(2025-10-24). 6 killed in US strike on alleged drug-running boat in Caribbean: Hegseth. scmp.com Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US military conducted its 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs overnight, killing six people and bringing the death toll of the campaign against drug cartels to at least 46 people. | In a post on social media, he said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
(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). 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). 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). IA INVESTIGATION: The LNP Cableway that go away. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). Former Portfolio Committee member commences his 20-year prison sentence. sanews.gov.za Former Portfolio Committee member commences his 20-year prison sentence | Former Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs (2007—2009), Manyaba Rubben Mohlaloga, has been ordered to report to the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 23 October 2025, to commence serving his 20-year imprisonment sentence handed down on 14 February 2019. | This follows one of the landmark cases investigated by the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation unit, which was registered in Brooklyn in October 2012. | Investigations revealed that during Februa…
(2025-10-24). Rubio mocks Netanyahu amid 'Bibi-Sitting' row as US warns Israel, Hamas | Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio completed a diplomatic visit to Israel this week, focusing on reinforcing regional stability and supporting the implementation of ongoing peace and reconstruction efforts. During his tour, Rubio visited a U.S.-led coordination center overseeing the ceasefire and emphasized continued American engagement in humanitarian and security initiatives. He reiterated that peace and cooperation among allied nations remain central to Washington's policy in the region. Watch for more…
(2025-10-24). Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.
(2025-10-24). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-24). Iran calls for unity in reviving water resources at OIC water ministers' meeting in Jeddah. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said it is time for Muslim countries to restore their shared heritage of water management through collective action, noting that cooperation rather than rivalry is essential for protecting vital water resources.
(2025-10-24). Saturday 10/25: Restore the Frontier: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco, CA…
(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). 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). TACI joins Presiding Board of affiliate members of UNWTO. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has been elected as a representative of the South Asia region to the Board of Directors of the United Nations World Tourism Organization for the four-year period from 2026 to 2029 by the members.
(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). Ronaldo skips, but Al Nassr vs FC Goa ACL2 clash leaves fans in frenzy. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al Nassr will be playing its AFC Champions League Two match against FC Goa without its Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, but football fans in the Indian coastal state are already in frenzy.
(2025-10-24). UK lawyers seek to prosecute Briton serving in Israeli army. newarab.com 
A group of British lawyers has applied for a court summons to privately prosecute a dual British-Israeli national over their involvement in Israel's military. | The The British-Israeli nati…
(2025-10-24). Iranian short film "The Plain Sings" wins at Albanian festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian short film "The Plain Sings" directed by Gita Feizi won an award at the 4th Idromeno International Film Festival, which was held from October 11 to 18 in Shkoder, Albania.
(2025-10-24). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Strike by Delhi Municipal Corporation workers enters third week; Bangladesh: Non-government secondary school teachers remain on strike; Australian Catholic University staff strike for pay rise and job security; Rix's Creek coal mine strike in New South Wales continues.
(2025-10-24). Persepolis beat Zob Ahan in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Persepolis football club registered their second win of eight matches in the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.
(2025-10-24). Beto Villanueva of Chicago Oi! Band Fuerza Bruta On ICE Raids, Latino Skinheads, and Paella in Basque Country. lataco.com Fascist times call for antifascist music. Fuerza Bruta play this Saturday, October 25 at First Street Billiards for Perry Templars Halloween Birthday Bash featuring Templars, Castillo, Fuerza Bruta, Ultra Sect, Hand Pay and Traxx.
(2025-10-24). Major objectives for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fourth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
(2025-10-24). ICE Agents Swarm And Drag Blind Man, Who DHS Called A 'Rioter,' Despite Him Not Being Accused Of Rioting. newsone.com 
Source: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty | At this point, it should be clear to the Trump administration that it
(2025-10-24). Canada open to talks as Trump shuts them down. tehrantimes.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is prepared to resume trade talks with the US "when the Americans are ready."
(2025-10-24). 'TCCIMA ready to become national hub for Iran-Eurasia relations'. tehrantimes.com Tehran- At the fourth Iran-Eurasia Strategic Forum, Mahmoud Najafi-Arab, Head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), announced the Chamber's readiness to become the national center for monitoring, evaluating, and planning Iran's interactions with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
(2025-10-24). Campaigners say whitewash report fails to prove Stormont isn't funding F-35 parts for Israel. thecanary.co Campaigners Act now, who produced the excellent report outlining Invest NI's funding of the F-35 warplane programme, have responded to Caoimhe Archibald's attempt to cover up the scandal. The Economy Minister had boldly said the following when announcing on October 16 the results of an internal review: The review is categorical — Invest NI does […] | By
(2025-10-24). Why Are the World's Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents? moderndiplomacy.eu The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth, known as "Gen Z." Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon since 1982, is …
(2025-10-24). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | 377th Test and Evaluation Group missile operators conduct mission operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. The 377 TEG, the nation's only dedicated intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test organization, oversaw an operational tes…
(2025-10-24). Schools Targeted, Two Killed as Massive Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. orinocotribune.com Israel has launched massive airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting southern and eastern parts of the country, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including school children. | Lebanese media reports said that the aerial raids on Thursday targeted southern and eastern parts of Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley and the outskirts of Hermel, as well as the town of Shmistar, where a school was damaged by the attacks. | According to al-Manar and al-Mayadeen's correspondents in the area, at least two civilians were killed and a number of others were injured on the outskirts of Shmestar, where the Israel…
(2025-10-24). Child suicide in care: A tragedy the State won't count. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Nazi Praise and Hate Speech: The Sinister Side of U.S. Political Group Chats. moderndiplomacy.eu Three major controversies involving leaked private text messages from group chats have emerged, exposing racist, antisemitic, and violent remarks from various political figures in the U. S. These messages included racial slurs, admiration for Nazis, and threats of violence, raising concerns about the increasing acceptance of such views despite significant civil rights progress. The leaked …
(2025-10-24). Tourists Watch in Shock as Trump Destroys the East Wing. moderndiplomacy.eu With many tourist attractions in Washington D. C. closed due to the government shutdown, visitors are exploring a controversial new site: the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, initiated by President Donald Trump. The East Wing, which housed the president's spouse's offices, is now a rubble-filled construction zone as Trump plans to …
(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). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Tourism heats up in Tacheng amid Kazakhstan's 'China Tourism Year'. ecns.cn Tacheng, a city in northwest China's Xinjiang, is experiencing a surge in cross-border tourism amid Kazakhstan's "China Tourism Year."
globalnews.ca (2025-10-22). Israel must allow U.N. aid into Gaza, International Court of Justice saysThe United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met. The panel of 11 judges added Israel is forced to support relief efforts provided by the United Nations in the Gaza Strip and its entities, including UNRWA, the United NationsRelief and WorksAgency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
straitstimes.com (2025-10-22). Top UN court to rule on Israel's Gaza aid obligations The top United Nations court will rule on Oct 22 on Israel's obligations towards agencies providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, as aid groups scramble to scale up assistance following a ceasefire. | The UN asked the ICJ to clarify Israel's obligations, as an occupying power, towards UN and other bodies "including to ensure and facilitate the unhindered provision of urgently needed supplies essential to the survival" of Palestinians.
npr.org (2025-10-22). Israel takes steps to shut down international aid groups in Gaza and the West Bank Israel, having banned the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from sending aid and staff to Gaza, is now taking unprecedented steps to de-register major nongovernmental aid groups for ideological reasons, according to several officials of humanitarian organizations.
middleeasteye.net (2025-10-22). How the Gaza genocide is redefining world cinema Palestinian eyewitnesses to this horror, like Bisan Owda, are shifting the global gaze away from Hollywood and the West
ndtv.com (2025-10-21). On Camera, Masked Israeli Settlers' "Brutal Ambush" On Palestinian Farmers A Palestinian woman was critically injured after a masked Jewish settler attacked her with a stick in the central West Bank's Turmus Ayya village. The unprovoked attack was captured on video by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who said the Israeli settler knocked the 55-year-old woman–a Palestinian farmer– unconscious with his stick.