(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). 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…
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). 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.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). Two killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
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(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Far-right populism about policy detail — about national character. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Seventeen dead as migrant boat capsizes in latest Aegean Sea disaster. geo.tv 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2025-10-24). ICJP lists UK charities it says have aided Israel's Gaza genocide. thecanary.co The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), a group of UK-based lawyers, academics and politicians has published a list of UK organisations that hold charitable status yet are funding and/or facilitating Israel's slaughter, starvation, and genocide of Gaza. The group broadly work to pursue justice and human rights for Palestinians. Now, in their latest […] | By
(2025-10-24). Int'l Court of Justice Finds Israelis Broke Law by Starving Palestinians of Gaza. scheerpost.com International Court of Justice HQ. International Court of Justice; originally uploaded by Yeu Ninje at en.wikipedia., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Juan Cole / Ann Arbor (Informed…
(2025-10-24). Rubio in Israel: Hamas be involved in governing Gaza, UNRWA cannot play a role. haaretz.com The U.S. Secretary of State said that if Hamas refuses to disarm, it would constitute a violation of the Trump plan, but would not say how Israel and the U.S. would respond in such a case. Rubio declined to say which countries would participate in the International Stabilization Force…
(2025-10-24). ICJ issues fresh advisory over Israel's crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Wednesday October 22, 2025 issued fresh advisory to Israel as "Occupying Power" asking it to protect Palestinians from forced transfer and deportation.
(2025-10-24). Around 20,000 unexploded ordnance endangering Gaza: rights group. newarab.com 
Palestinians in Gaza continue to face grave dangers from tens of thousands of The Gaza Rights Centre (GRC) said the remnants pose a daily threat to civilians, hinder humanitarian efforts, and obstruct rescue operations, debris clearance, and attempts to restore normal life for families returning to their homes. | The war since 7 October 2023 has left much of Gaza's urban landscape in ru…
(2025-10-24). World Court: Israel Needs to Allow UN Aid into Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2025-10-24). Erdogan wraps up Gulf tour with major trade, defense, and energy pacts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded a three-day diplomatic tour of the Gulf, finalizing a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening Turkey's political, economic, and security ties across the region. The trip, which included stops in Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, underscored Ankara's growing role in Gulf diplomacy and its efforts to deepen partnerships amid shifting regional dynamics.Erdogan's final stop in Oman saw high-level talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace, focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional stability, and support for a two-state solution in Gaza. Both…
(2025-10-24). Cruel blockade worsens Gaza crisis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza flagrantly violates international law and amounts to continuous collective punishment of Palestinians.
(2025-10-24). The Unvanquished Will: Gaza's Triumph of Spirit Against the Architecture of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
For the last two years, my social media algorithm has been relentlessly dominated by Gaza, particularly by the voices of ordinary Gazans, displaying a blend of emotions that centers on two core principles: grief and defiance. Grief has characterized life in Gaza for many years, a consequence of successive Israeli wars, the unrelenting siege, and
(2025-10-24). Report reveals Taiwanese companies' complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Taiwanese semiconductor industry functions essentially as a component of US imperialism's military industrial complex and its campaign of military aggression.
(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). As a Palestinian, Trump's 20-Point Gaza "Peace Plan" Scares Me. juancole.com Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Like most Palestinians, I was initially excited about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza — even though, judging by recent history, Israel has breached every agreement it signed and never lived to its commitments. But I've concluded that Trump's twenty-point plan will only lead to the continuation of suffering. …
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza's Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israeli authorities are refusing to let in 600 aid trucks per day as specified in ceasefire deal, UN official says.
(2025-10-24). 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). While foreign forces compete for Gaza predominance, Hamas is reviving its regime. haaretz.com Even before the first stage of the Trump plan is completed, a political situation is developing in the Gaza Strip that offers a cautionary tale from the past experience in Afghanistan: without proper planning, international forces fail to achieve stability. Beyond Israel, El-Sisi and Egypt are unhappy about the potential for Turkish involvement…
(2025-10-24). 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). 2,100 arrested for carrying Palestine Action signs. workers.org 
The British legal system has decided that carrying a sign reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action" is an infraction carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail. London demonstrations to support Palestine Action. According to the British police, nearly 2,100 people have been arrested on anti-terrorist charges . . . |
(2025-10-24). 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). Israeli Smotrich in grovelling apology after Saudi 'camel' slur. newarab.com 
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Earlier on Thursday,
(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). 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). 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). Locals call for counter-demonstration this Sunday as fascists plan to descend on Southport again. thecanary.co Over a year ago, the far right weaponised a brutal, senseless murder spree to try and bring violence and division to the north-western English seaside town of Southport. And this weekend, fascists are planning to descend on the town, again. So local people are encouraging support for a counter-demonstration to show that racist hatred is […] | By
(2025-10-24). From the Acropolis to Mar-a-Lago: Trump and the ghost of Alcibiades. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Wednesday 10/22: Press Conference to Call for a General Strike Against ICE. indybay.org Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission Street, SF)…
(2025-10-24). Why Europe Is Under Pressure to Tackle the Surge in Chinese Imports. moderndiplomacy.eu A tyre retreading firm in Germany, which has been operating for a century and previously supported British trucks after World War Two, is now facing competition from cheap tyres imported from China. This competition has intensified since the U. S. imposed tariffs on China, creating a situation where new truck tyres from Asia can be …
(2025-10-24). Target Cut DEI, Faced A Boycott, Now 1,800 Employees Are Out Of Work. newsone.com 
Source: Erik McGregor / Getty | Target announced Thursday that it will cut 1,800 corporate jobs as the retailer struggles to reignite growth after almost four years of slumping sales and ongoing protests tied to its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. | According to CNBC, the cuts
(2025-10-24). Study: How Black Holes, Cosmic Jets Team Up to Shape Galaxies. ummid.com A team of astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in a new study have found how black holes and cosmic jets together shape the galaxies and suppress the birth of new stars around the galaxies.
(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). Curry's heroics overshadow Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win. aljazeera.com Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
(2025-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-24). Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader. aljazeera.com Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members, including 2028 presidential candidate.
(2025-10-24). The Technocratic Trump Administration: Pressuring and Consolidating the Media. thelastamericanvagabond.com The Technocratic Trump administration is not only launching Public Private Partnerships with Big Tech companies — they are seeking to dominate the media landscape. In the first part of this series we examined the major ways in which the Trump administration is expanding the mission of the Technocrats by the merging of state and corporate
(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). Ukrainian drone attack on a residential building in Krasnogorsk, Moscow injures 5 people, governor says. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control. tribune.com.pk 
Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack. | Ahead of Saturday's trip to historic rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayern are five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig. | The defending Bundesliga champions have won 12 from 12 in all competitions. They are the only team in Europe's top five leagues yet to drop a point. | Central to Bayern's barnstorming opening has been England captain Kane. | The 32-year-old has 20 goals in those 12 Bayern victories. He has chalked up 12 goals and three assists in seven Bunde…
(2025-10-24). South Africa's Epic Comeback Levels Pakistan Test Serie. thinktank.pk In a thrilling display of skill and determination, South Africa stormed to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 23, 2025, leveling the two-match Test series at 1-1. The triumph, South Africa's first Test win in Pakistan since 2007, highlighted their adaptability in spin-friendly conditions and set …
(2025-10-24). 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). Weekend Eats: An Al Pastor Legend Opens A Brick-and-Mortar, While Ray Garcia Revives Broken Spanish In The Westside. lataco.com Plus, a collaboration pizza with a chile de árbol marinara and L.A.'s #1 rated taco at the best pizzeria in L.A. to watch the World Series.
(2025-10-24). Mai Serhan's epistolary tribute to her father and Palestine. newarab.com 
"I have never been to the place where I am from, but I can imagine it for us, Baba, for you and me," writes The book borrows its title from that evocative line addressed to her now-deceased "Baba", or father. Growing up with a Palestinian father and an Egyptian mother, mostly in Cairo, but with stints in Abu Dhabi and Beirut, Mai's sense of belonging and identity was in constant flux. | In this memoir, published on…
(2025-10-24). Emergency Rally in San Jose Opposes ICE in the Bay Area. indybay.org Community members in San Jose held an emergency rally in front of City Hall on October 23 to protest ICE in the Bay Area.
(2025-10-24). Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party after deadly clashes. newarab.com 
Pakistan on Thursday banned a radical Islamist party behind recent violent protests that left at least one police officer and four civilians dead, the government said. | The decision, approved by the federal Cabinet on the recommendation of the Punjab provincial government, came more than a week after thousands of supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, or TLP, clashed with police on the outskirts of Lahore. | The protesters were attempting to march to the capital, Islamabad, to hold a rally in support of Palestinians. More than 100 police officers and dozens of protesters were injured in the clash…
(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). Trump Keeps Trying to Attach Conditions to FEMA Funding Despite Court Orders. counterpunch.org 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to attach conditions to federal disaster assistance grants that require recipients to comply with federal immigration law, hampering the ability of states and localities to prepare for disasters. In January, Trump issued Executive Order 14159 calling for DHS to "undertake any lawful actions to ensure that so-called 'sanctuary'
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). 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). CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.
(2025-10-24). Resident doctors say enough is enough: Labour's NHS betrayal sparks fresh strike. thecanary.co Resident doctors in England have announced that they'll be walking out on strike next month. They'll begin the industrial action at 7am on 14 November. The news comes after Labour's complete failure to bring a credible offer to the table, regarding jobs and pay restoration. England's BMA (British Medical Association) resident doctors' committee (RDC) has […] | By
(2025-10-24). China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Friday.
(2025-10-24). Lavreysen's Record-setting Ride: A Masterclass in Keirin. devdiscourse.com Dutch master Harrie Lavreysen added another accolade to his storied cycling career, bringing his world titles to a remarkable 18. On Thursday, Lavreysen delivered a stunning performance in the keirin at the UCI Track World Championships.
(2025-10-24). 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). Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report. aljazeera.com Study finds that rates soar to 90 percent in some regions as humanitarian crises compound childhood exploitation.
(2025-10-24). Palestinian in Israel killed amid protests over police inaction. newarab.com 
A Palestinian citizen of Israel was shot dead Thursday night, just hours after protesters called on police to take stronger action against rising crime in Arab communities across the country. | He is the 209th Palestinian citizen of Israel — often referred to as a '48 Palestinian — to be killed since the start of the year. | According to the Times of Israel, assailants broke into Hejazi's h…
(2025-10-24). China: Arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai. fidh.org On the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
15 October 2025. We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists, human rights, international organisations, strongly condemn the Chinese (…) | – |
(2025-10-24). 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). China Threat Calls for Ideologically Free Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Ultimately, energy independence is not merely an economic issue; it is the bedrock of national sovereignty. A nation that cannot power its homes, fuel its industries, and move its military is not independent. It is a nation at the mercy of others. In an era of escalating great-power competition, outsourcing energy security is an act of unilateral disarmament.
(2025-10-24). Progress made holding back desert. ecns.cn After years of cumulative effort, the Alshaa League on the western edge of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region treated its 100 millionth mu (6.67 million hectares) of desertified land earlier this month.
(2025-10-24). 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). Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: an Appeal in a Time of Darkness. counterpunch.org 
We're not afraid, we're not trembling and our objective as journalists remains the same as it was in the 1990s when the first CounterPunch newsletter went to press: to question the received wisdom, call out political cant and cliches, expose injustices and follow the money wherever it leads and into whoever's pockets it stuffs. As CounterPunch founder Ken Silverstein, still one of the best investigative journalists around, said: "We're journalists, not ideologues. Everyone is fair game."
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). 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). New video shows Louvre Museum robbers flee easily with jewelry. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A new camera clip emerged on social media showing robbers of the Louvre Museum escaping using a construction vehicle easily towards freedom.In the newly released video, three men were spotted on board a construction vehicle box, which was used to enter the Louvre, as they were getting out and escaping their robbery.On Sunday, Oct. 19, a gang of four stole $102 million worth of jewelry from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France and escaped. The French police are still investigating the incident, as the robbers are still on the run as of today, Oct. 23.The police said that the crown of Empress Eugénie (gold…
(2025-10-24). Who's Afraid of Teamsters Mobilize? Apparently, the Teamsters for a Democratic Union. counterpunch.org With the Teamsters for a Democratic Union's (TDU) annual convention rapidly approaching, a growing number of Teamsters are finding themselves banned from attending it. Past TDU conventions were seen by many as a haven in a hostile and notorious repressive union. While this may be looking at past TDU conventions with rose-tinted glasses, it was
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder. aljazeera.com Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama.
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). The Fraud serialisation, Part Twelve: first the Canary, then Corbyn. thecanary.co In the twelfth installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, the Canary and its supporters push back against Stop Funding Fake News and Rachel Riley — but then, they come for Corbyn. This is the sixth part of Chapter Three. In late March 2019, Stop Funding Fake News (SFFN) scored […] | By
(2025-10-24). California Can Lead a Just Climate Transition. counterpunch.org 
Long-standing tensions between labor and climate movements have hamstrung the fight to phase out fossil fuels. Climate movements have historically overlooked the social and economic impacts of decarbonization while workers have been unwilling to give up union jobs in the oil and gas sectors with better wages and benefits than those in clean energy industries.
(2025-10-24). NUP Flagbearer Fails to Show Up for Nomination in Lwemiyaga County. plusnews.ug 
Isaac Tumusiime Museveni, who had been handed the National Unity Platform (NUP) party ticket to contest for the Lwemiyaga County parliamentary seat in Sembabule District, failed to appear for nomination. Tumusiime was expected at the Electoral Commission offices at the Sembabule District headquarters before the close of nominations on Thursday evening, but did not turn …
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) China-Spain exchanges enter new chapter after 400 years of Manila Galleon's first visit. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. What are the historical origins of China Studies in Spain and Latin America? What is the current state of cultural exchange between China and Spain? How can the world better understand China?
(2025-10-24). 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). Trump says trade talks with Canada terminated over Reagan advertisement. aljazeera.com US president says fraudulent advertisement featuring the late President Ronald Reagan to blame for termination of talks.
(2025-10-24). Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to allow euthanasia through legislation. globalvoices.org 
(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). 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."
(2025-10-24). Iran strengthens rail diplomacy at "Middle East Railway Forum" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's rail diplomacy gained momentum at the 36th Regional Assembly of Middle East Railways (UIC RAME), attended by senior representatives from Turkey, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, alongside officials from the International Union of Railways (UIC).
(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). 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). Election fraud protests spark in Cameroon as president Biya looks set for eighth term. thecanary.co On Tuesday 21 October, Cameroon police opened fire on a crowd of protesters who were accusing the government of election fraud. The officers killed a teacher from a local primary school, who was reportedly returning home from work. The shooting took place in Garoua city, in the north of Cameroon. Police used live rounds and […] | By
(2025-10-24). Western 'normalization' of stealing Russian, Chinese and others' foreign assets. infobrics.org The delusional hypocrisy of the political West is outmatched only by its double standards when it comes to applying its own so-called "values", such as the "sanctity of private property" and the "free market investment principles".
(2025-10-24). What's Going On in the Middle East and Venezuela? Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca What we observe today in the Middle East is Israel attempting to expand to the "Greater-Greater Israel", including Iran and possibly Iraq. | It is the Oded Yinon Plan of the early 1980s, not known to most people even Israelis. The …
(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). 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). 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). Remembering A President With Architectural Dignity, Modesty, And Integrity. counterpunch.org The current public outrage — which I share — over Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build a disgusting massive billionaire's ballroom, reminded me that we once had grace and dignity in the White House. So let's take an intimate and detailed look — inside and out — at FDR's
(2025-10-24). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-24). Zionist settlers attack Palestinian farmers, torch vehicles east of Ramallah in West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(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). Justice Minister of Colombia Presents Draft Bill to Convene Constituent Assembly. orinocotribune.com Colombian Minister of Justice and Law Eduardo Montealegre According to the official document released on Thursday, October 23, the draft is not yet a final text ready for direct submission to Congress, but rather a basis for launching a public deliberation process and collecting citizens' signatures in support of it. | The provision stip…
(2025-10-24). PM urges Qatari investment under SIFC, lauds Doha's role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under the government's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) — a joint civil-military body established in 2023 to assist and fast-track foreign investments. | The SIFC has earlier approved 28 major projects worth over $28 billion, spanning sectors such as energy, minerals, agriculture, information technology and infrastructure. | These projects, including the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Reko Diq mining and the Thar Coal rail link, are being offered to Gulf nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and…
(2025-10-24). 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). need to talk to soldiers about what they went through. a different type of. haaretz.com With the war now over, the IDF's Medical Corps is taking pride in a major improvement in casualty evacuation and saving lives, as well as a greater focus on mental health during the conflict. However, as the Chief Medical Officer says in an interview, they must now confront the symptoms that not everyone is seeing yet…
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) Spanish scholar: China Studies gains popularity in Spain, cultural dialogue strengthens bilateral relations. ecns.cn Approximately four centuries ago, the Spanish Manila Galleon visited China, marking the beginning of trade and cultural exchange between China and Spain, and serving as an important testament to early Sino-Spanish civilizational interaction, Víctor Cortizo, president of the Hispanic Association of China Studies and professor at Francisco de Vitoria University, told China News Network in a recent exclusive interview.
(2025-10-24). 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). Algerian woman gets life sentence for rape, torture and murder of French girl. scmp.com A French court on Friday sentenced an Algerian woman to life imprisonment without parole for raping, torturing and murdering a girl in Paris, making her the first woman to receive this maximum sentence. | Dahbia Benkired was handed an "irreducible life sentence" for killing 12-year-old Lola Daviet in the French capital in 2022, in a case that horrified the country and sparked anti-immigration fervour because the woman did not have the right to be in France.
(2025-10-24). Xi plays decisive role in formulating Party leadership's recommendations for 15th Five-Year Plan: official. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has played a decisive role in formulating the Party leadership's recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan, an official said Friday.
(2025-10-24). Cuba establece Fase Informativa para provincias orientales por tormenta Melissa. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil (EMNDC) estableció este viernes la Fase Informativa para las provincias de Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Las Tunas y Camagàºey, debido a la evolución de la tormenta tropical Melissa en aguas del mar Caribe. | Según el Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología, el sistema se mantuvo casi estacionario en las últimas horas, interactuando con una vaguada que incrementó la humedad y la inestabilidad sobre el territorio nacional. | Los especialistas prevén que durante el fin de semana Melissa se desplace lentamente hacia Jamaica y los mares al…
(2025-10-24). Tehran, Minsk vow to deepen defense cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Belarus have pledged to deepen their defense and industrial cooperation, citing a shared vision and common interests on the global stage.
(2025-10-24). ACLU NorCal Condemns the Escalating Federal Force in Bay Area Cities. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, October 22, 2025 — The ACLU of Northern California today condemned President Trump's inflammatory surge of federal immigration agents to the Bay Area and his threat to send the National Guard to San Francisco.
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). 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). Maritime strikes, mainland threats: U.S. military shadows Venezuela amid regime change whispers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A concentrated U.S. military presence in the Caribbean — warships, patrol planes, MQ-9 drones, an F-35 squadron, and bomber flights — has sharply narrowed the political and diplomatic space around Venezuela.
(2025-10-24). Historic diamond brooch abandoned by defeated Napoleon to go up for sale. scmp.com A diamond brooch owned and abandoned by Napoleon Bonaparte after the Battle of Waterloo will go up for auction for the first time. | The brooch, made of nearly 100 diamonds, was left behind after the emperor fled Waterloo's battlefield to return to Paris, and was given to the king of Prussia three days later as part of the trophies his armies took back. | The Battle of Waterloo, in 1815, was Napoleon's final defeat.
(2025-10-24). German police shoot German soldier during NATO drill — you couldn't make it up. thecanary.co German police in the Bavarian town of Erding have wounded a German soldier in a friendly fire incident — that the writers of Dad's Army would have rejected as too ridiculous — because they hadn't noticed that NATO was conducting a "large-scale" anti-Russian exercise in their town and across Bavaria. As German station Deutsche Welle (DW) […] | By
(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). 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). SSC CHSL 2025 Self Slot Selection Starts Today; Steps, Link. ummid.com Candidates, who have registered for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam, can use the Self Slot Selection link on the official website 'ssc.gov.in' to chose their exam city, exam centre and test slot.
(2025-10-24). Thousands protest in California as anti-Trump sit-in in DC urged. newarab.com 
Days after US President The first major gathering of the day took place in nearby Alameda, where a 5 am protest was held after federal immigration agents (Customs and Border Control) were spotted, and then in the evening in the city, where thousands of protesters congregated with just hours' notice, in one of the…
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). Jeffrey Stein on Trump's Boat Attacks, Katya Schwenk on AI Surveillance Pricing. fair.org 
(2025-10-24). 500,000 Amazon jobs on chopping block due to automation in next few years. wsws.org The move marks an accelerating jobs bloodbath, with rapid advances in automation and artificial intelligence being weaponized to eliminate entire sections of the workforce.
(2025-10-24). How Trump's Unravelling of Anti-Hunger Initiatives Will Impact Those Struggling to Get By. progressive.org Hunger Free America's Joel Berg discusses how the Trump Administration is exacerbating food insecurity nationwide.
(2025-10-24). New Painting: Jeff Bezos. thealtworld.com 
While I was working on this painting of US oligarch Jeff Bezos I kept thinking about a Bezos described a future where the overwhelming majority of humans are shipped off to space to live their lives inside "O'Neill colonies"‚Ää—‚Äägiant cylinders which rotate to simulate Earth's gravity.
(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). Administración Marítima de Cuba suspende navegación en golfo de Batabanó. radiohc.cu La Administración Marítima de Cuba informó que, a partir de las 6: 00 PM de este jueves 23 de octubre, queda suspendida la navegación marítima entre los puertos de Batabanó, Nueva Gerona y Cayo Largo del Sur, debido a la compleja situación hidrometeorológica en el golfo de Batabanó. | La medida responde a las condiciones que afectan la seguridad para la navegación durante la travesía y el atraque en dichos puertos, y se mantendrá vigente hasta que las mismas mejoren. | La Administración Marítima de Cuba se mantiene en contacto permanente con el Instituto de Meteorología para evaluar la evolución de la tormenta tro…
(2025-10-24). Ordinance Shelved at Meeting of the Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors. indybay.org Today's meeting at the board of supervisors 10/21/25, the proposed ordinance by the board of supervisors that would allow destruction of towed vehicles and change the definition of abandoned to include vehicles that lack registration.
(2025-10-24). US Justice Department to send election observers to California, New Jersey. aljazeera.com Republicans in both states have requested the Trump administration monitor for 'irregularities' over Democratic outcry.
(2025-10-24). Vance: "A Stupid Political Stunt:" Israeli Knesset Approves Reading of Bills to Annex the Occupied West Bank. juancole.com ( IMEMC and Middle East Monitor) — On Wednesday the Israeli Knesset approved the preliminary reading of one bill to annex the West Bank and impose Israeli sovereignty over it, and another to impose sovereignty over the Ma'ale Adumim settlement, east of occupied Jerusalem. Both drafts still must pass three additional readings to become law. …
(2025-10-24). 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). Why Steve scathing comment has got under skin. haaretz.com Steve Bannon is ramping up his claim that Israel under Netanyahu is not an ally of the U.S., but effectively a vassal state, and it resonates with the MAGA base. It's a big problem for an Israeli prime minister who long ago burned all his bridges to the Democratic Party…
(2025-10-24). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports an Israeli drone targeted the southern neighborhood in Khiyam city with two bombs. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-24). The Cynicism of Marco Rubio and the State Department: A Revealing List of Torture. radiohc.cu Published in: Blockade against Cuba | Cuba is a country that has been, more than blockaded, I would say tortured.
| Silvio Rodríguez to Rolling Stone | Two days ago, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced the enormous pressure that the United States Department of State has exerted on governments around the world to prevent them from voting in favor of the Cuban resolution against the blockade at the United Nations General Assembly. | Under the central argument that the blockade is not the cause of the Cuban economic problems and that Cuba is a threat to the peace and security of our region, Secret…
(2025-10-24). Testing oxygen level in black and white. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's new Hypoxia Lab takes lead in ensuring patient safety isn't skin colour dependent HEALTH FEATURE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For decades, the pulse oximeter; a small clip-on device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood has been considered a universal lifesaver. From surgery theatres to neonatal wards, it's a frontline tool guiding critical …
(2025-10-24). A global Gen-Z revolt: African youth mobilize against corruption and neo-colonialism. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-24). Late night Anti-ICE protesters shot with live ammunition by state security forces! indybay.org Late night Anti-ICE protesters shot with live ammunition by state security forces! www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/10/24/coast-gu……
(2025-10-24). Nowhere to run: Palestine law group continues pursuit of Israel war criminals. thecanary.co The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) are going after alleged British-Israeli war criminals. They've now started a process to "prosecute a dual national British-Israeli citizen". The individual "is alleged to have committed the offence of enlisting in the service of a foreign state". The ICJP say that is contrary to Section 4 of […] | By
(2025-10-24). "Osama Bin Sikorski's" Incitement to Terrorism Risks Backfiring on Poland. globalresearch.ca Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recently coined the nickname "Osama Bin Sikorski" for Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski…
(2025-10-24). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi clubs dominate AFC Champions League. newarab.com 
It's been a standout week for Arab football. Across Asia, Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad notched key victories in the AFC Champions League Elite, keeping regional momentum high. | Off the pitch, Saudi entertainment chief Turki al-Sheikh announced plans to bring the NFL to the Kingdom, marking the latest step in its growing bid to host major global sporti…
(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). Trump says US will expand strikes on 'narco-terrorists' to land. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged 'narco-terrorists' do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
(2025-10-24). Who Are the Beneficiaries of Trump's Investment Pledges? Are They Viable? globalresearch.ca The Trump team's impressive announcement of new investments pledged for America is worthy of a bit of analysis. For example: | Apple has pledged a $600 billion investment for "US manufacturing and workforce training". Apple's net worth is $56.9 billion. Current …
(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). Uganda defeats Canada to increase lead in 2025 Victoria Series. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's women's national cricket team defeated Canada again to increase its lead to 3-0 in the ongoing 2025 Victoria Series. Guided by the in-form Kevin Amuge, hosts Uganda won by 18 runs at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Thursday. Uganda batted first to put on 100/6 in 20 …
(2025-10-24). "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). 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). 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). How Nawaf Salam's cabinet is handing maritime resources to Israel! tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — On October 23, 2025, Lebanon crossed a perilous threshold under Nawaf Salam's leadership, with his cabinet appearing almost dedicated to national self-sabotage.
(2025-10-24). AUKUS reloaded: Trump's billion-dollar push turning Australia into America's Indo-Pacific arsenal against China. infobrics.org The US—Australia submarine pact now comes bundled with a rare-earth supply offensive aimed at Beijing. This is about militarizing resources and edging the Pacific closer to confrontation.
(2025-10-24). Argentina heads to legislative elections under the shadow of Trump's bailout and threats. peoplesdispatch.org Polls predict a close final race between Javier Milei's ruling party and the Peronists grouped in Fuerza Patria. Milei will seek to avoid his second consecutive defeat amid his sharp decline in popularity.
(2025-10-24). Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari freed from French prison on parole. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari, behind bars in France, has been released on parole. She spent a total 237 days in prison.
(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). 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). 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). L'India sta riavvicinandosi all'Afghanistan per contenere il Pakistan? strategic-culture.su Il recente conflitto tra le due nazioni islamiche si svolge nel contesto di un rinnovato impegno diplomatico tra Afghanistan e India. | Segue nostro La recente decisione dell'India di riaprire la propria ambasciata a Kabul e di ricevere ufficialmente il ministro degli Esteri del governo afghano è arrivata in un momento delicato, caratterizzato da un breve ma intenso scontro armato tra le forze afghane e pakistane. Sebbene Nuova Delhi non…
(2025-10-24). Supercarrier USS Ford Being Pulled From Europe And Ordered To Caribbean. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy's supercarrier
(2025-10-24). Archaeologists stunned by lavish Assyrian-period tomb in northern Israel. haaretz.com Hundreds of luxury artifacts accompanied the 2,700-year-old burial. Could these be the remains of an Assyrian governor who ruled over the vanquished Kingdom of Israel?
(2025-10-24). The 108th National Football League Closing Tournament Has Begun. radiohc.cu Havana, October 23 (RHC) — The Clausura Tournament of the 108th National Football League kicked off with victories from Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba | The southerners defeated Las Tunas 3-0 in the first leg of, which is being held at the Antonio Maceo Stadium in untamed territory. | Reinier Cerdeira opened the scoring in the 10th minute, giving the reigning national champions a lead at halftime. | In the second half, Frank del Valle (56′) and Erik Revilla (62′) put the final score on the scoreboard and managed to overcome Las Tunas, who finished with 10 men after Bryan Paumier was sent off and…
(2025-10-24). grew up like siblings. I knew she would be my. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a couple who've known each other since childhood — he said he'd marry her when they were nine, but she was the one who ultimately proposed — and a medium who believes everyone is born with the ability to communicate with spirits…
(2025-10-24). Top Iranian MP calls for practical mechanisms to deal with Israeli war criminals. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The deputy speaker of the Iranian Parliament has underscored the necessity of putting forward practical solutions to counter war criminals.
(2025-10-24). Dave DeCamp Interview The Impending US Regime Change Of Venezuela The Rising Global Agenda. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com, here to discuss the alarming rise in unauthorized US strikes on what the US government claims are Venezuelan "narco-terrorists", yet some argue are merely fishing boats being unjustly targeted by the US for political purposes. The President of Colombia even publicly declared that one of the killed
(2025-10-24). Expert testimony reveals Delta Tunnel violates California's climate and affordability goals. indybay.org The DCP would have profound adverse effects on tribal economies and cultures and communities of color.
(2025-10-24). Colombia Condemns US Attacks on Boats in the Pacific, Calls it 'Extraterritorial Death Penalty' (+Blurred So-Called 'Narco-Terrorists'). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Colombia's government has previously condemned the US for…
(2025-10-24). Inchoate Blobs: The National Press Club Cancels Chris Hedges. counterpunch.org 
It seemed an odd thing to begin with. Australia's National Press Club is a rather ordinary, stuffy institution, where enlightened, let alone contentious thought, rarely intrudes. For those guests of unorthodox disposition, questions of establishment swinishness await to douse any fiery rebelliousness. That they had invited war correspondent Chris Hedges, former Middle East Bureau Chief
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). Princeton University to reopen its newly rebuilt art museum. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Five years after it was closed, razed and rebuilt, the The wholly reimagined museum will open for a marathon 24 hours on the evening of Oct. 31 through the evening of Nov. 1, then resume its normal hours thereafter. | "It is incredibly exciting," said Juliana Ochs Dweck, the museum's chief curator. She has spent the last 10 months ins…
(2025-10-24). "I don't care about big banner productions, I want to do performance-oriented roles," says Wahaj Ali. tribune.com.pk 
Wahaj Ali's latest television outing, Jinn Ki Shadi Unn Ki Shadi, a horror comedy currently on air, marks an unusual turn for an actor better known for his intense, dramatic roles. The series, in which Ali plays Ali, a failed actor whose good heart and determination drive the story, stands out in a television landscape rarely known for genre experimentation. | Speaking to Khaleej Times about his decision to take on a project outside the usual romantic-dramatic mould, Ali said, "I really don't care if it's a big banner project or not. After Tere Bin, everyone thinks I should just do those big projects. This dra…
(2025-10-24). 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). Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian drone killed two Ukrainian journalists who work for Ukraine's "Freedom TV" in Kramatorsk city, their news outlet told AFP on Thursday.Freedom TV, a state-funded news organisation, revealed that initial reports of the attack were detailed by the Donetsk regional governor.Donetsk regional governor shared images of the journalists' car, which was targeted in the Russian attack, leading to their deaths.Earlier this week, Ukrainian media reported that a Russian airstrike targeted Kharkiv on Oct. 22, directly hitting a kindergarten hosting 48 children.Kyiv Independent outlined that a Russian attack…
(2025-10-24). De Zerbi's Marseille aim to hold on to top spot in Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Marseille suffered a setback in the Champions League in midweek but are hoping to hold on to first place in Ligue 1 as they go to Lens on Saturday looking down on Paris Saint-Germain from the French summit. | It has been an outstanding start to the season for Roberto De Zerbi's team, who lost their first outing in Ligue 1 but have won six out of seven games since then to lead the way by a point from PSG. | They have scored four goals or more on three occasions, including in a 6-2 demolition of Le Havre last weekend when Mason Greenwood netted four times. | There has also been a rare victory against great rival…
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). TikTok trauma: Women shocked to find mold, insects inside new pads. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video on TikTok went viral, causing massive controversy and debate on social media after it showed mold, insects, and contaminants inside a brand-new pad.A TikTok video shocked women worldwide and sparked concerns over the safety and quality control of feminine hygiene products after a woman documented mold, insects, and contaminants inside a sealed pack of female pads.After the TikTok video went viral, many activists and social media users also shared that they noticed the same in their new pads.üö® WOMEN ARE LOSING IT – MOLD FOUND INSIDE "BRAND NEW" PADS | They open it on came…
(2025-10-24). UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales. newarab.com 
Britain's ruling
(2025-10-24). Perseguiàßà£o à Igreja Apostólica revela colapso moral e político do governo Pashinyan. strategic-culture.su Crise do governo Pashinyan piora a cada dia. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A escalada autoritária promovida pelo primeiro…
(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). SEPTA's Aging Railcar Crisis: A Looming Fire Hazard Amidst Funding Struggles. devdiscourse.com U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stern warning to a Pennsylvania transit agency about fire risks associated with its aging Silverliner IV railcars. The Federal Railroad Administration has mandated urgent action to address safety concerns following several fires.
(2025-10-24). Motsoaledi launches innovative TB campaign to combat silent epidemic. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi launches innovative TB campaign to combat silent epidemic | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has officially launched a groundbreaking national tuberculosis (TB) campaign, emphasising the disease's silent yet deadly impact. | The Minister presented the near-live, TB public-facing dashboard at the Health Laboratory Service Head Office in Johannesburg, describing it as a symbol of the department's strong commitment to using digital innovation to enhance health equity. | "It is an investment in the power of data to save lives. Our political will to end TB is very strong and unwavering," he said on Frida…
(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). W Cape road upgrade to improve traffic flow. sanews.gov.za W Cape road upgrade to improve traffic flow | The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has completed a project to upgrade 3.8 km of the MR 201 (R301) from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway. | This stretch is located between the N1 at Paarl and Kliprug Road (OP5255). | The DOI Director for Operational Support, Jandré Bakker, said this section of the MR 201 is now classified as a Class E (ii) dual carriageway. | It has a width of five meters for most of its length, tapering to 1.9 meters at intersections to accommodate a right-turning lane. | In addition, there is a 2.8-meter surfaced shoulde…
(2025-10-24). David Marr interviews Chris Hedges for Club Media Mainstream. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). White House says Putin-Trump summit 'not completely off the table'. english.almanar.com.lb
(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). Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa's perfect Europa League start came undone in a shock 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as new Rangers boss Danny Rohl suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brann in his first game in charge. | Villa had backed up their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating Bologna and Feyenoord to get their European campaign off to a flying start. | Despite Unai Emery making seven changes, the visitors in the Netherlands started strongly when Evann Guessand fired in his first Villa goal. | However, in wild weather conditions, the home side secured a famous win in their first ever experience of group st…
(2025-10-24). 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). The implications of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protests for the European working class. wsws.org Millions across Europe and internationally watched on October 18 as 7 million American youth, workers, professionals and retirees joined nationwide "No Kings" protests.
(2025-10-24). 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). 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). 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). Cristiano Ronaldo rested, Al-Nassr defeats FC Goa 2-1. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al Nassr, playing its AFC Champions League Two group stage match without its Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Wednesday, defeated FC Goa 2-1.
(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). 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). Israeli sentenced over illegal development in northern Cyprus. newarab.com 
A court in Cyprus on Friday sentenced an The case is one of several where