(2025-10-26). Manufacturing Consent For War With Venezuela. counterpunch.org It is no secret that Donald J. Trump, head of the American Empire, desperately wanted the Nobel Peace Prize. For months, he had been lobbying for it, presenting himself as a peacemaker. A "humanitarian who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will". His lust for the prize, driven at least in part by the fact that Barack Obama won it in 2009, led Pakistan's government to publicly nominate him in June as a means of gratifying his ego. And the recent Gaza ceasefire deal he brokered, mere days before the award was to be announced, bolstered speculation that Trump might actually win the award. Perhaps that i…
(2025-10-26). First Circuit Judges Strike down Israel Lobby Suit against MIT for Permitting Gaza Protests. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Erik Uebelacker at Courthouse News Service reports that a three-judge appeals panel of the US Court of Appeals, First Circuit, in Boston, struck down a lawsuit by a pro-Israel pressure group against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alleging that the university permitted pro-Palestine students to harass Jewish students. The …
(2025-10-26). Saturday 10/25: Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park…
(2025-10-26). Israel to reexamine policy barring journalists from Gaza, government tells top court. haaretz.com After courts blocked multiple petitions calling for Israel to allow press entry to the Gaza Strip throughout the war, the cease-fire and entry of international forces make it hard for Israeli officials to believe they will be able to prevent the press from first-hand coverage of Gaza…
(2025-10-26). 'Sealed border, sealed fate': Thousands of Gaza patients stranded without access to treatment abroad. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | In a small tent pitched atop the rubble of her destroyed home, Nour Mohammed Abu Madi, 34, is losing her battle with bone cancer. She has no access to chemotherapy, no way to leave for treatment abroad, and little hope that help will arrive in time. "A year and a half …
(2025-10-26). Gaza's Plestia Alaqad to star in Palestinian horror film. newarab.com 
A The story follows a young Palestinian man in Jerusalem who must protect his family after a 'Ghouleh', a female demon from local fol…
truthout.org (2025-10-26). Israel and US Scorn ICJ Ruling Against Starving Civilians as Method of Warfare
This week the International Court of Justice (ICJ or World Court) told Israel what seems obvious to any reasonable person — that it cannot starve civilians as a method of warfare. But Israel does not act in accordance with international law
(2025-10-26). Tuesday 10/28: Webinar: Behind the Scenes at Rebuilding Alliance— Gaza Giving Cart. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/GazaGivingCart…
(2025-10-26). United Nations warns that the arrival of winter will worsen crisis in Gaza. radiohc.cu The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA) warned this Saturday about the danger that the arrival of winter poses for the population of Gaza. | "As winter approaches in Gaza, people increasingly need shelter and warmth," the UN agency stated on the social media platform X, referring to the humanitarian crisis the territory is experiencing after two years of Israeli aggression. | UNRWA called on Israel, for the umpteenth time, to fully reopen border crossings to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to this coastal enclave, where more than 68,000 deaths have been r…
(2025-10-26). Israeli to reexamine policy barring journalists from entering Gaza. haaretz.com
(2025-10-26). Comicomment: The everyday reality of American-style democracy. ecns.cn Tens of thousands of Americans poured into the streets across 2,700 cities and towns last Saturday for the second wave of the nationwide "No Kings" protests — now the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history.
(2025-10-26). Chinese-developed innovative drugs accelerate overseas expansion. ecns.cn Chinese drug companies are speeding up their overseas expansion of innovative drugs, with multiple deals signed with foreign pharmaceutical companies since October this year.
(2025-10-26). From 'world's supermarket' to 'international food city': global cuisines await you in Yiwu. ecns.cn Have you ever noticed that Yiwu is not only the "World's Supermarket" but also an "International Food City." Here, you can experience diverse culinary cultures from around the world every day. So what are you waiting for? Come to Yiwu for a "City Eat" experience!
(2025-10-26). Hallan sin vida a Luis Pérez Rodríguez, desaparecido desde el jueves por crecida del Río Sagua, en Holguín. cubadebate.cu Con gran pesar, las autoridades informaron este sábado del hallazgo sin vida de Luis Pérez Rodríguez, de 64 años de edad, quien se encontraba desaparecido desde la mañana del pasado jueves 23 de octubre. Después de una intensa búsqueda, a las 2: 15 p.m. de este sábado, su cuerpo fue descubierto en la zona de la desembocadura del Río Sagua.
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Budgets that grow Uganda. independent.co.ug 
They must protect adolescent girls and young women by sustaining HIV prevention and treatment efforts COMMENT | HELLEN DIANA ZAWEDDE | Uganda is paying a hidden development cost as young women acquire new HIV infections, yet equity-responsive budgets can cut infections, keep girls in school, and protect growth. This is how it looks like …
(2025-10-26). Trump says he can 'quickly solve' Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks ahead of the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — ReutersUS president says he ended eight wars in eight…
(2025-10-26). U.S. official draws fire from domestic netizens for response to China's rare earth export measures. ecns.cn China's recent export control measures on items related to superhard materials, rare earth equipment and materials, and batteries — effective on November 8, have triggered a strong reaction from the U.S. government. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 10 that the U.S. would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting on Nov. 1, causing U.S. stocks to plummet shortly after.
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Insights丨U.S. scholar: Governance by plans is the key of China's success. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23. In an interview with China News Network, senior fellow of Taihe Institute Einar Tangen noted that China's progress is not driven by spontaneous ideas but by a vast and deliberate planning system, adding that each Five-Year Plan involves painstaking coordination and adjustments across all levels of governance to ensure policy coherence.
(2025-10-26). American troops to fight the Mexican cartels The Hidden Front: How Cartels, La Eme and U.S. indybay.org it is a resilient, adaptive domestic threat with catastrophic implications for public safety, civic order and national security. The Mexican cartels control the whole enchilada. This potentially creates an inside, domestic paramilitary organization dispersed across the United States.
(2025-10-26). Mountain View Emergency Vigil to Protect Community Against ICE. indybay.org On October 24, residents in Mountain View organized an emergency vigil at Gateway Plaza to protect the community from ICE.
(2025-10-26). Sunday 11/16: Public Meeting: We Will Not Pay For Their Crisis! indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2025-10-26). Saturday 10/25: What social movements need: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2025-10-26). Nation's green tech in mining highlighted. ecns.cn Nearly 450 billion yuan ($63 billion) has been invested in mineral exploration and 150 new mineral deposits have been discovered nationwide during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Thursday.
(2025-10-26). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-10-26). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-26). Tasting joy: A morning in Tianjin. ecns.cn Crispy jianbing guozi leaves a lingering flavor in your mouth, while the rich guoba cai makes every bite a delight. Savory, sweet, sour, spicy, and numbing—flavors burst on your tongue. Tianjin celebrates life with delicious food and endless laughter.
(2025-10-26). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-26). Cuba: Defensa Civil establece fase de alerta ciclónica para las provincias orientales por cercanía de huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil (EMNDC) de Cuba estableció este sábado la fase de Alerta Ciclónica para las provincias orientales del país ante el potencial peligro que representa el huracán Melissa. | Desde las 15: 00, hora local, se activó la Fase de Alerta Ciclónica para los territorios orientales de Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Las Tunas y Camagàºey y la Fase Informativa para las provincias de Ciego de àÅvila y Sancti Spíritus. | De acuerdo con la Nota Informativa No. 2 del EMNDC, la decisión toma en cuenta la posible trayectoria y evolución del huracán, que en las pró…
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., Oakland 23, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sued the Trump administration today for failing to analyze how California shipping lane designations harm whales and sea turtles, such as by increasing vessel strikes and noise pollution.
(2025-10-26). Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill two on Saturday. newarab.com 
(2025-10-26). Chinese stone from Mount Emei found in Switzerland. ecns.cn A Chinese tourist visiting Switzerland recently posted a video showing a large stone engraved with the Chinese characters for "Mount Emei" while at Mount Rigi, drawing widespread attention online.
(2025-10-26). Major objectives for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fourth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
(2025-10-26). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-26). Saturday 11/1: SF World Vegan Fest. indybay.org SMC Event Center 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, CA, 94109 | SMC Event Center, located below St. Mary's Cathedral…
(2025-10-26). En Colombia rechazan presión de EEUU hacia países solidarios con Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Colombiano de Solidaridad con Cuba rechazó este sábado la campaña de presión ejercida por el gobierno estadounidense para socavar el apoyo mostrado anualmente en Naciones Unidas hacia la isla en su lucha contra el bloqueo impuesto por Washington. | En un comunicado, la asociación repudió los actos "intimidatorios y engañosos" realizados por la nación norteña, cuyo objetivo es impedir que los pueblos del mundo voten a favor de la resolución presentada desde 1992 por el país caribeño en contra del cerco unilateral, y que desde entonces recibe el respaldo mayoritario de los miembros del organismo multi…
(2025-10-26). SNAP program: Hunger in the land of milk and honey. indybay.org People standing in line for a free meal in Berkeley from Food Not Bombs at People's Park, before it was demolished.
(2025-10-26). Right-wing Extremism in Germany. indybay.org Given the escalating reality of the deadly crisis, nothing is more unrealistic than the supposed "pragmatism without illusions" (Robert Kurz) to which so-called realpolitik has committed itself. The less people are disturbed by the suffering of others caused by the totality of capitalist socialization in its crisis processes, the more rapidly the catastrophe gains momentum.
(2025-10-26). Sino-Dutch dispute over chipmaker Nexperia puts car sector supply chain at risk. scmp.com Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia's homebase in Nijmegen — the biggest city in Gelderland, the Netherlands' largest province — offers few clues that it sits in the eye of a storm that threatens to disrupt the global car industry's supply chain. | Dutch daily newspaper De Gelderlander, for example, featured more local stories including an explosion at a neighbourhood cannabis store, referred to as "coffeeshop".
(2025-10-26). Huracán Melissa se intensifica al sudeste de Jamaica. cubadebate.cu El huracán Melissa durante las últimas horas ha continuado ganando en organización e intensidad. Sus vientos máximos sostenidos se incrementaron hasta 150 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, por lo que aún se mantiene como un huracán categoría uno en la escala Saffir-Simpson. La presión central de este sistema ha descendido hasta 974 hectoPascal.
(2025-10-26). HK to spur growth of Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn As a key gateway for fostering connectivity, Hong Kong is set to accelerate the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the nation's high-quality growth.
(2025-10-26). Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with six other human rights organisations, condemns the alarming repression of peaceful protests across European Union (EU) countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Following the illegal interception and arbitrary detention of activists aboard the GSF, millions of people have gathered across Europe to express their support. In several countries, demonstrations were met with (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-26). US mulls new Russia sanctions, urges Europe to ramp up pressure over Ukraine war. geo.tv 
Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of the flag colours of the US and Russia in this illustration taken February 28, 2022. — Reuters
(2025-10-26). U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid worsening bilateral relations. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid deteriorating bilateral relations, accusing Petro of allowing drug cartels to "flourish," according to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. "President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity," U.S. Treasury …
(2025-10-26). Two Thousand assemble in San Francisco to Demand ICE out of the Bay Area. indybay.org Protestors on both sides of San Francisco Bay assembled to protest the influx of Federal ICE and Border Patrol agents while earlier the President had reportedly cancelled a planned military deployment in the Bay Area.
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Cambodia, Thailand sign expanded ceasefire alongside truce-broker Trump. geo.tv 
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet shake hands next to US President Donald Trump, on the day of the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit…
(2025-10-26). Villarreal Regains Third Place in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, October 25 (RHC) — Today, Villarreal defeated Valencia 2-0 away at Mestalla and regained third place in the Spanish League standings. | With this victory, the Yellow Submarine reached 20 points, surpassing Espanyol (18), who defeated Eche 1-0 earlier in the match, and moved back behind Barcelona (22) and leader Real Madrid (24). | Marcelino García Toral's team went into the break with a minimal advantage, thanks to Gerard Moreno's penalty in the 45th minute. | In the 57th minute, Santi Comesaña fired the ball into the back of the net to increase the lead and seal the match against a home team current…
(2025-10-26). NLG Denounces Federal Intimidation of Legal Advocacy. indybay.org October 23, 2025 – Last Friday, a Republican Texas House member sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting an investigation of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), The National Lawyers Guild Foundation, (NLGF), and the Mass Defense Steering Committee (MDSC) (referred to as "Mass Defense Project"). This is a clear act of "jawboning", where a member of Congress uses their position to chill the First Amendment rights of others and has no legitimate legislative purpose. We denounce the attempts of the government to use these letters to instill fear in social movements and our communities. We reaffirm our…
(2025-10-26). Presidente de Türkiye reitera pedido de reestructuración del Consejo de Seguridad de ONU. radiohc.cu El presidente turco Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, reiteró este sábado su llamado a la reestructuración del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, con el objetivo de que ese órgano pueda responder a las legítimas aspiraciones de todos los pueblos del mundo. | En un mensaje difundido con motivo del Día de las Naciones Unidas y del 80 aniversario de la fundación de la organización, el primer mandatario felicitó a la ONU por su trayectoria y recordó que fue creada tras las dos guerras mundiales con la finalidad de preservar la paz, la solidaridad y la cooperación internacional. | Erdoƒüan destacó que,…
(2025-10-26). Who's Financing Trump's Gilded Ballroom? Weapons Makers, Tech Giants, Private Equity, and More. indybay.org "Demolishing the East Wing is bad enough, but carving the names of corporations and billionaires into the White House walls would mark a permanent scar on the People's House."
(2025-10-26). Presidente de Cuba sostuvo fraternal encuentro con alto dirigente partidista de Angola. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, sostuvo este sábado en La Habana un encuentro con el secretario de Reforma del Estado, Administración y Gobierno Local de Angola, Mário Pinto de Andrade, ocasión en la que ratificaron la fortaleza de los vínculos bilaterales.
(2025-10-26). Guatemala: Dozens of human rights organisations express their solidarity with Ramón Cadena. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and other human rights organisations and associations in solidarity with Ramón Cadena, lawyer and human rights defender, call for an end to the criminalisation of human rights defence in Guatemala. #SolidarityWithRamónCadena
22 October 2025. The undersigned human rights organisations address the Guatemalan authorities and national and international public opinion to express our deep concern and active solidarity (…) | – |
(2025-10-26). Cuba among first signatories of Convention against Cybercrime. radiohc.cu This Saturday, Cuba became one of the first signatory countries to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the opening ceremony of which took place at the National Convention Center in the Vietnamese capital. | The so-called Hanoi Convention, adopted in December 2025 after five years of intense negotiations, was signed by Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Silvera. | The document consists of nine chapters and 71 articles that define cybercrimes and establish mechanisms for international cooperation in the areas of investigation, extradition, confiscation and management of criminal assets, witness protectio…
(2025-10-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for facing extreme situations with unity. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, stated this Friday that experience shows that when facing extreme situations such as a lack of food, medicine, and hygiene and sanitation, unity leads to good results. | In Pinar del Río, where his working visit to municipalities continued, the head of state emphasized that the province has reached higher levels of planting of foodstuffs such as plantains, rice, and beans, which, although insufficient, demonstrate the will of the territory and its inhabitants. | He stated that Cuba m…
(2025-10-26). Against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela & all imperialist presence in Latin America. indybay.org Working class organizations throughout the world made a statement calling for global united action against the imminent invasion of Venezuela by the US…
(2025-10-26). Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday played down prospects of a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin anytime soon, even as a top Kremlin negotiator huddled for talks with US officials on ending the war in Ukraine. | "I'm going to have to know that we're going to make a deal. I'm not going to be wasting my time," Trump told reporters "I've always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been ver…
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). (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?
(2025-10-26). At Request of Billionaire 'Friends,' Trump Pulls Plug on Troop Deployment to San Francisco – For Now. indybay.org October 23, 2025 – After threatening for days to deploy troops to San Francisco, President Donald Trump announced that he would pull back for the moment, apparently after some of his billionaire "friends" in the city called him and asked him not to.
(2025-10-26). Organizaciones dominicanas rechazan despliegue militar de EEUU en el Caribe. radiohc.cu Una veintena de organizaciones políticas y sociales de la República Dominicana rechazaron este sábado el despliegue por parte de Estados Unidos del portaaviones USS Gerald R. Ford, el mayor del mundo, en aguas del Caribe. | Manifestaron que el incremento de las fuerzas militares estadounidenses en la región, en medio de la alta tensión con Venezuela, constituye una amenaza contra la soberanía de ese país, Colombia y otros pueblos del Caribe, y pone en riesgo la paz en la zona. | Afirmaron que Estados Unidos utiliza el discurso del "combate al narcotráfico" para encubrir su política de guerra, dominación neocoloni…
(2025-10-26). Profits of small Chinese exporters at risk as buyers ask for more time to pay. scmp.com At the ongoing autumn session of the Canton Fair, China's largest and longest-running trade exhibition, many Chinese exporters say that overseas buyers' demands for extended payment terms are becoming one of their biggest challenges in maintaining profits. | The pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — across a range of industries — is particularly acute.
(2025-10-26). Iranian rowers could have performed better: Farzam. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Afshin Farzam, head coach of Iran's men's rowing team, said that they could have performed better at the 2025 Asian Championships held in Vietnam last week.
(2025-10-26). How Wildfires and other Climate Disasters put Health Systems under extreme Pressure. juancole.com By Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary (The Conversation) — Wildfires are no longer rare disasters in Canada. They are now an annual reality, and 2025 has already been one of the worst on record, with 3,582 fires burning 6.2 million hectares as of July 30 — quadruple the 10-year average. At a time when hospitals …
(2025-10-26). Tariffs: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask the Bond Markets. indybay.org As with Trump's tariffs, political hyperactivity hides the historical impotence of the capitalist narrative… While human toil continues to be exploited at ever-increasing rates, and politics fades into a tragicomic act, capitalist societies enslave themselves to the despotic dictates of debt-soaked financial speculation.
(2025-10-26). HK residents urged to cast ballots. ecns.cn He also urged organizations from both the public and private sectors, as well as patriotic groups, to fulfill their social responsibilities by encouraging their employees to participate in the process.The Hong Kong SAR government will ensure the election is conducted in a fair, just, honest, safe and orderly manner, Lee added.
(2025-10-26). Development of solar power plants in villages, underprivileged areas accelerating. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In order to develop renewable energy, enhance energy productivity, and support sustainable employment in rural areas, a joint cooperation memorandum was signed between the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) and the Headquarters for the Development and Progress of 4040 Rural Clusters.
(2025-10-26). Granma: Provincial Defense Council analyzes the situation of the territory to face the imminent passage of Melissa. radiohc.cu Updated by Leipzig del Carmen García | In view of the imminent passage of Tropical Storm Melissa through Granma, Yudelkis Ortiz Barceló, President of the Provincial Defense Council (CDP), emphasized the need to ensure measures to minimize the damage from the meteorological event. | During a video conference with the 13 municipalities of this eastern region, Marcelo Cid Zayas, director of the Provincial Meteorological Center, reported that Melissa is already packing winds of 110 km/h and should reach hurricane status by midnight. | He emphasized that rain will begin to appear before it passes through this territor…
(2025-10-26). Global powers' US$62 billion rare earth hunt stokes fear in Kenya. scmp.com Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya's coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths — minerals vital to hi-tech and low-carbon industries. | The US government under President Donald Trump has made securing critical minerals central to its diplomacy in Africa, including through a peace deal in the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo this year.
(2025-10-26). International Activists confront Israeli impunity in the West Bank. juancole.com By providing a "protective presence" in the West Bank, international activists hope to deter unprecedented settler attacks. By Jaisal Noor ( Waging Nonviolence ) — On July 22, in the Palestinian village of Ibziq, bright lights pierced through the tent at 12: 30 a.m., jolting Baltimore, Maryland-native Nikki Morse and a fellow activist awake. The …
(2025-10-26). 'Magic Grasshopper' appears in New York's Times Square. ecns.cn An art installation titled "Magic Grasshopper" appears in New York's Times Square on Oct. 22, 2025, captivating passersby with its fairytale-like carriage design.
(2025-10-26). Bol and Duplantis are Once Again the Kings of Europe. radiohc.cu Havana, October 25 (RHC) — Today, Dutchwoman Femke Bol and Swedish athlete Armand Duplantis were chosen as the best European athletes of 2025, at a gala filled with orange and blue on the Black Sea coast. | Bol, who retained her world title in the 400m hurdles this year with a time of 51.54 in Tokyo, took home the coveted award for the third time, equaling Britain's Mo Farah's historic record. The Dutchwoman, a symbol of elegance and power, thus capped off another dream season. | On the men's side, Duplantis once again raised the bar—literally—by setting a world record of 6.30 meters, his fourtee…
(2025-10-26). Cuban Baseball Season Games Suspended Due to Hurricane. radiohc.cu Havana, October 25 (RHC) — The National Baseball Commission announced today the suspension of the Cuban championship games scheduled for October 28, 29, and 30, due to the forecasts surrounding Hurricane Melissa. | The scheduled games for those days were Pinar del Río-Industriales, La Isla-Artemisa, Mayabeque-Sancti Spíritus, Cienfuegos-Matanzas, Ciego de àÅvila-Holguín, Villa Clara-Camagàºey, Las Tunas-Guantánamo, and Granma-Santiago de Cuba. | The statement clarifies that these games will be made up during the short sub-series scheduled for December 16-21. | Regarding the All-Star Game, schedul…
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Action at SF Embarcadero Demands ICE Out of Bay Area. indybay.org ICE comes to Coast Guard base in Alameda and is met by protests and large protest in SF. Lawless Trump regime vandals destroys East Wing of White House in ongoing attack on the Republic. Trump pauses plan for military deployments in Bay Area. For now. Protests are continuing…
(2025-10-26). Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages' opinions on drafting five-year plan recommendations. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on Aug. 27 to solicit opinions from non-Party personages on drafting the CPC Central Committee's recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for China's economic and social development. ‚ñ…
(2025-10-26). Second day of the meeting of Cubans living in Europe continues in Rome. radiohc.cu On the second day of the 17th Meeting of Cubans Living in Europe (ECRE), which takes place in the Italian capital this Saturday, various topics related to that country and initiatives in support of the island's people and government will be addressed. | At the Roma Aurelia Antica Hotel, the event's venue, a photography exhibition on Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro by renowned lensman Alex Castro will be inaugurated. It will be presented by Representative Indira Fajardo, current president of the Cuban Institute of Music. | Ana Teresita González, head of the General Directorate of Consular Affairs and Assistance to…
(2025-10-26). Cuba y México ratifican hermandad histórica. radiohc.cu Cuba y México ratificaron este sábado su histórica hermandad durante un encuentro del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y el senador Alberto Anaya, fundador y coordinador nacional del Partido del Trabajo. | Según el sitio Presidencia de Cuba, en el cordial intercambio también participaron el secretario de Organización del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, y el jefe de su departamento de Relaciones Internacionales, Emilio Lozada. | El primer mandatario envió un fuerte saludo a la presidenta mexicana, Claudia Sheinbaum, y al ex presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, precisó la fuente. | Ambos estadistas…
(2025-10-26). 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.
(2025-10-26). Exclusive interview with UN Resident Coordinator in China: To forge a renewed, inclusive, and effective multilateralism. ecns.cn "Ultimately the UN's greatest achievement is the institutionalization of multilateral cooperation, creating a channel by which global problems can be addressed together rather than by states acting only individually." In a written interview with China News Service, Siddharth Chatterjee, the UN Resident Coordinator in China, reflected on the UN's 80-year journey and offered this assessment.
(2025-10-26). Friday 10/31: Halloween Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman Plaza near Embarcadero BART – foot of Market Street by the Ferry Building and then ride through the streets…
(2025-10-26). 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……
(2025-10-26). ALBA-TCP revokes Bolivia's membership due to colonialist conduct of incoming government. radiohc.cu The states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP) have decided to suspend the far-right government that will be installed in Bolivia, because its anti-Bolivarian, anti-Latin American, pro-imperialist, and colonialist conduct is not in line with the principles of the integration bloc. | ALBA-TCP declared that this suspension "does not affect the permanent, affectionate, and supportive ties we maintain with the Bolivian people, with whom we will continue working and supporting their development and well-being." | The text stated that the public statements issue…
(2025-10-26). The UN at 80: China's Perspective. tehrantimes.com BEIJING- Eighty years ago, born from the ashes of war, the United Nations embodied humanity's enduring pursuit of peace and justice.
(2025-10-26). New spine surgery tech draws experts. ecns.cn Nearly 100 experts from around the world recently convened in Shanghai for a conference, drawn by a Chinese-developed spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bi-channel dual-media, or UBD.
(2025-10-26). China is supporting multilateralism one institution at a time. scmp.com The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) was inaugurated at its headquarters in Wan Chai on Monday, bringing the new China-led mechanism into operation to fill the void in dispute resolution. With 37 signatories, the organisation is attracting Western interest, particularly from Switzerland. | The IOMed is just one among several bodies announced by or established in China this year. They include the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, Unesco's International…
(2025-10-26). The attack comes from the right – The defense from below. indybay.org "The rule of law is being dismantled where it is most urgently needed. This is not a change of course. It is an authoritarian turn using legal means."
(2025-10-26). Saturday 10/25: Shut Down ICE in Sac. indybay.org 650 Capitol Mall at the ICE Offices in Sacramento…
(2025-10-26). 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…
(2025-10-26). Saturday 11/22: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-26). Insights丨Einar Tangen: China's next five years: The crossroads of stability, innovation, and confidence. ecns.cn
(2025-10-26). Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Chad: Hard blow to the peaceful transfer of power. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). China launches new communication technology test satellite. ecns.cn
(2025-10-26). Uganda: Enforced disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). No Sunbury Waste Incinerator. greenleft.org.au
(2025-10-26). Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates the return of 20 hostages and 1,808* detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Boycott Caltex campaign continues. greenleft.org.au
(2025-10-26). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). COP30 climate conference (Brazil): FIDH experts available on human rights and climate action. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). UN Binding treaty on business and human rights: A call for access to justice against corporate abuses at the 11th negotiation session. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). The Latest Case for Abolishing the Death Penalty. counterpunch.org
(2025-10-26). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Oct. 19 ⚪ 25). ecns.cn
(2025-10-26). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-26). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-10-25). Unexploded ordnance in Gaza wounds children despite ceasefire. scmp.com The Shorbasi family was sitting in their severely damaged house in Gaza City, enjoying the relative calm of the ceasefire. Then they heard an explosion and rushed outside to find their 6-year-old twins bleeding on the ground. | The boy, Yahya, and his sister, Nabila, had discovered a round object while playing. One touch, and it went off.
(2025-10-25). Israeli ministers debate shooting Gaza children near yellow line. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers, including far-right National Security Minister According to reports by Israel's Kan 11 and the Israel Broadcasting Authority, the exchange took place during a meeting of the security cabinet, where the army's deputy chief of staff briefed ministers on engagement protocols for Palestinians nearing the line…
(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). Israeli army strikes Gaza, claims Islamic Jihad member targeted. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said Saturday it had conducted an air strike targeting an alleged Islamic Jihad militant in central Gaza, despite a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. | For the past two weeks there has been a fragile "A short while ago, the IDF (army) conducted a precise strike in the Nuseirat area in the central Gaza Strip targeting a terrorist from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation who planned to carry out an i…
(2025-10-25). Bomb in Gaza's ruins wounds twins who thought it was a toy. newarab.com 
The Shorbasi family was sitting in their severely damaged house in The boy, Yahya, and his sister, Nabila, had discovered a round object while playing. One touch, and it went off. | "It was like a toy," their grandfather, Tawfiq Shorbasi, said of the un…
(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). Palestinian factions reject foreign governance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Palestinian factions unitedly demand self-determination, rejecting foreign control and asserting local governance over Gaza.
(2025-10-25). Peace in Gaza Depends on Palestinians' Right to Remain — and Return. juancole.com Trump's peace plan includes a promise not to expel any Palestinians from Gaza. Can't that promise be kept? By David Vine | ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — Amid some extremely cautious optimism for peace following a tenuous and incomplete ceasefire in Gaza, any hope for Gaza's future depends significantly on a little-noticed point …
(2025-10-25). UN: Oct. 24] UN Pay Cuts?, More Peace Ops Closing? Much More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: Next UN SecGen poll; GenZ Moroccans; UN pay cuts?; Russia/China manipulate human rights funding; reviving the UN Charter. Plus: West Bank olives; Sudan overlooked; new UNDP boss; ICJ ruling; Gaza goods; UN the Octogenarian. • Spread the love about PassBlue's original, fact-based reporting on Blue Sky, Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn …
(2025-10-25). Egypt coordinates with Turkey on implementation of Gaza deal. newarab.com 
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed on Saturday the importance of ongoing coordination with In a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister
(2025-10-25). Trump' ally or Hamas resort? Egypt exposed for sheltering 'freed killers'. hindustantimes.com Over 150 Hamas operatives freed from Israeli prisons under Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal are reportedly living in luxury in Egypt, sparking outrage in Israel and beyond. According to a detailed report by the Daily Mail, 154 of the released prisoners—many serving life sentences for bombings, kidnappings, and murders—are staying at the five-star Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, a Marriott resort, under Egyptian supervision. Watch for details…
(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). A Torturous Sanitation Disaster Is Unfolding in Gaza's Displacement Camps. truthout.org Ceasefire is a relief. After two years of surviving war, we can finally breathe — but that doesn't mean our suffering is over. For many of us, it's only just begun. The tents, and the people still living in them, stand as a heavy reminder that our struggles are far from over. After two years of immense destruction by the Israeli military, most families in Gaza are now living in tents — nylons and… |
(2025-10-25). Musical play "Oliver Twist" back on stage in Tehran after 8 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The musical play "Oliver Twist," directed by Hossein Parsaei, has returned on stage in Tehran after eight years.
(2025-10-25). How AI and cross-sector integration reshaping investment in sport. independent.co.ug 
XIAMEN, China | Xinhua | Industry leaders at last month's Future Investment Forum in Xiamen identified artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-sector integration as the key forces transforming the sports investment landscape, pointing to a wave of opportunities driven by technological innovation and supportive government policies. How AI reshaping the game AI applications are revolutionizing the …
(2025-10-25). Manafwa District Officials Jailed Over 1.6 Billion Shilling Fraud. plusnews.ug 
The Mbale court on Friday sentenced two senior Manafwa district officials to two years in prison and ordered them to pay back over 1.6 billion shillings in a fraud scandal. The convicted officials are Betty Namono, the Principal Human Resources Officer, and Michael Bichacha, the former Chief Finance Officer. According to Susan Awid, the Chief …
(2025-10-25). Lithuania shuts Belarus border, airports after balloon airspace violations. hindustantimes.com Lithuania closed its last two border crossings with Belarus and shut down its largest airports after a series of airspace violations by balloons allegedly launched from Belarus, carrying contraband cigarettes. Officials warn this is the third incident of its kind this month and follows earlier closures of Vilnius airspace and severe disruptions to European aviation caused by drone and balloon incursions.
(2025-10-25). Iraq faces elections at a delicate moment in the Middle East. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). Turkey trustee curbs content on pro-opposition TV channel. newarab.com 
Turkey's authorities have seized control of a pro-opposition TV channel, overseeing broadcasts and shutting down its YouTube channel on Saturday after arresting its editor-in-chief in an espionage investigation. | Tele1's Merdan Yanardag was arrested as part of a newly initiated spying probe into the city's Imamoglu was detained in March in a graft probe widely seen as politically motivated and is set to appear before a judge on Sunday morning over the spying allegati…
(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). States, world leaders must act to end impunity for crimes against journalists: IPI. geo.tv 
Police officers restrain a protester during a rally of journalists against a new media bill, in front of the Parliament building in Baku, Azerbaijan, on December 28, 2021. — Reuters
(2025-10-25). UNESCO Ambassador: Food diversity of West Azerbaijan ethnic groups a unique tourism potential. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Presence of different ethnic groups, including Kords and Turks, in West Azarbaijan province has created a beautiful food diversity that is a unique tourism potential, said Ambassador of the UNESCO Food and Gastronomy Club Hassan Mirhadi.
(2025-10-25). Iraqi Kurdistan aims at 3 Gigawatts of Solar, as Households and Villages Rush to Rooftop Panels. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iraqi Kurdistan is developing an interest in sustainable energy, despite being an oil exporter via Kirkuk. Solar provides little of Iraq's electricity at the moment, but the situation is set to change rapidly over the next decade. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has set a goal of putting in 3 …
(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). Tayebwa Promises Free Coffee Seedlings During His Third Term. plusnews.ug 
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has said he will prioritize the transformation of Ruhinda County into a model constituency through the utilization of the tropical rainforests for production. With the Slogan of "Tugmize nentuguka," literally translated as "We continue with development," Tayebwa pledged to work towards improving tourism, unity, and household income. …
(2025-10-25). Pity the Nation/ Whose Shepherds Mislead Them. commondreams.org 
Amidst plunging polls and righteous rage at his Epstein Memorial Ballroom, the inept manchild faces growing resistance, sublime to ridiculous, to his nascent kingship. Cue anti-ICE whistle kits – "Form a crowd, stay loud" – rainbow church steps, Newsom hawking knee pads, D.C. Jedi suing individual goons, and a successfully mobilized Bay Area, including his iconic bookstore's revival of Lawrence Ferlinghetti's howling edict that his people not "allow their rights to erode/and their freedoms to be washed away."Trump was already underwater with the lowest approval rating for any president, even him, at this poin…
(2025-10-25). Trump slams 'dirty' Canada despite withdrawal of Reagan ad. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025. — ReutersTrade talks scrapped after Ontario anti-tariff ad airs.Ontario to pull ad Monday; Trump wants immediate removal.Ad quoted 1987…
(2025-10-25). Tractor down Gol Gohar at 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor football team defeated Gol Gohar 5-0 at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
(2025-10-25). Trump's desperate move to save Zelensky? US President now expects Xi to pressure Russia. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set for a high-stakes diplomatic tour across Asia, with a major focus on pushing China to intensify economic pressure on Russia amid the Ukraine war. Trump told reporters he expects a "very good meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring his goal for China to support stronger U.S.-backed sanctions against Moscow. Listen here…
(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). Audiobook of Vahid Yaminpour's travelogue to Japan released. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The audio version of the Iranian writer Vahid Yaminpour's travelogue to Japan, "The Kannushi of the Jinja Temple," has been released in Tehran.
(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). 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). ALBA-TCP suspende a Bolivia por conducta proimperialista de nuevo gobierno. cubadebate.cu Los Estados de LA Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América – Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) decidieron suspender este sábado 25 de octubre al gobierno de ultraderecha que se instalará en Bolivia, debido a que su conducta antibolivariana, antilatinoamericana, proimperialista y colonialista no se encuentra acorde con los principios del bloque integrador.
(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). 60+ UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). Khuzestan's silent caves, hidden treasures of tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Khuzestan province has a hidden treasure deep in its mountains; mysterious caves that have remained hidden in the rock and silence for centuries and today could be the key to tourism prosperity and sustainable employment in this land.
(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). Araghchi congratulates Kazakhstan on National and Republic Day. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a message of congratulations to his Kazakh counterpart, Yermek Kosherbayev, on October 25 — Kazakhstan's National and Republic Day.
(2025-10-25). Why this Israeli ethics professor differentiates between living and dead hostages. haaretz.com Professor Yechiel Michael Barilan says history shows that every war ends with slain persons buried in unknown locations, and that insisting on returning them at any cost could even be viewed as 'a subconscious attempt at averting diplomatic progress' with the Palestinians…
(2025-10-25). Trump Is Building a Violent, Shadowy, and Unaccountable Federal Police Force. truthout.org When Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stormed through Santa Ana, California, in June, panicked calls flooded into the city's emergency response system. Recordings of those calls, obtained by ProPublica, captured some of the terror residents felt as they watched masked men ambush people and force them into unmarked cars. In some cases, the men wore plain clothes and refused to… |
(2025-10-25). Israeli strike on car kills one in Lebanon's Nabatiyeh. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). Silvio Rodríguez continues to repair dreams in Uruguay (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Montevideo, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Silvio Rodri left Uruguay a few days ago and is now in Peru, but a week after his two concerts here, those performances continue to generate buzz and recognition for the Cuban Trova singer-songwriter.
(2025-10-25). ALBA-TCP revoca a Bolivia por conducta colonialista de nuevo gobierno. radiohc.cu Los Estados de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) decidieron suspender hoy al gobierno de ultraderecha que se instalará en Bolivia, debido a que su conducta antibolivariana, antilatinoamericana, proimperialista y colonialista no se encuentra acorde con los principios del bloque integrador. | ALBA-TCP declaró que esta suspensión "no afecta los vínculos permanentes, afectivos y solidarios que mantenemos con el pueblo boliviano, con el cual seguiremos trabajando y acompañando en su desarrollo y bienestar". | El texto expresó que las declaraciones…
(2025-10-25). Ireland's Catherine Connolly set to be president. newarab.com 
Irish voters looked set to have left-winger After hours of counting following Friday's ballot, Connolly was on course for a landslide victory, prompting the centrist Fine Gael party's candidate Heather Humphreys to congratulate her on "becoming the next president of Ireland". | But the outspoken independent Connolly's apparent win was marred by a record n…
(2025-10-25). UK police search London for asylum seeker after mistaken release. scmp.com British police said on Saturday they were scouring hours of closed-circuit TV recordings to find an asylum seeker sentenced for sexual assault who was mistakenly released from prison. | Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was "last seen in the London area", Essex Police said on Saturday, adding that officers from three separate forces were working together in the investigation.
(2025-10-25). MTN Uganda launches inclusive ICT lab in Lira City. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has launched a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative seeks to promote inclusive education and expand digital learning opportunities in northern Uganda, where …
(2025-10-25). Armenian Cultural Week begins in Isfahan's Vank Cathedral. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Concurrent with the beginning of the Armenian Cultural Week, the art medal of Khachatur Kesaratsi, the founder of the first printing house in Iran and West Asia, was unveiled at the Vank Church museum in New Jolfa, Isfahan, on Friday.
(2025-10-25). New women's movement shakes traditional leadership. independent.co.ug 
From classrooms in Ogun State to policy summits in Nairobi, African women are reshaping leadership by drawing from their own experiences. New models are emerging that emphasise authenticity, confidence, and collective growth. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When Ezeoha Gloria Nneka returned to her classroom in Ogun State after a four-month leadership expedition, …
(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). 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). Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 White House run: 'I'm not done'. scmp.com Kamala Harris is not ruling out another run for the White House. | In an interview with the BBC posted on Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be US president in the coming years, and it could "possibly" be her. | "I am not done," she said. | The former US vice-president said she had not decided whether to mount a 2028 presidential campaign. But she dismissed the suggestion that she would face long odds.
(2025-10-25). Armed Forces fully prepared, Iranian commander warns adversaries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A senior commander of the Iranian Army warned Friday that the country is fully prepared to counter any aggression, emphasizing that its armed forces are drawn from the nation's most capable young personnel and are ready to defend against threats on land, at sea, and in the air.
(2025-10-25). Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war," days after The talks in Istanbul, which began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Sunday, mark the latest attempt by Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent a relapse into violence after the worst border fighting since the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul. | The talks are meant t…
(2025-10-25). A 9-year-old Palestinian boy stood at a distance. An Israeli soldier knelt and shot him dead. haaretz.com Eyewitnesses say Muhammad al-Halaq stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review…
(2025-10-25). Golpista venezolano Leopoldo López respalda invasión de EEUU a Venezuela: Maduro responde. cubadebate.cu El golpista y prófugo de la justicia venezolana, Leopoldo López, respaldó una vez más una potencial intervención militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, al asegurar que la presión de Washington es la única vía para provocar un "cambio de régimen" en el país. Estas declaraciones se alinean con la creciente hostilidad de EEU hacia Caracas.
(2025-10-25). Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil declara fase de alerta para el oriente de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En su nota informativa no 2 sobre la Tormenta Tropical Melissa, emitida al mediodía de este sábado, el Estado Mayor de la Defensa Civil estableció la fase de Alerta desde las 15: 00 horas para las provincias de Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Las Tunas y Camagàºey y la Fase Informativa para las provincias de Ciego de àÅvila y Sancti Spíritus.
(2025-10-25). Johnnie Walker Blue Label marks Diwali with limited-edition Rahul Mishra bottle. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted an exclusive Diwali celebration on Thursday night, unveiling its limited-edition bottle designed in collaboration with acclaimed Indian couturier Rahul Mishra. The event, held at Mediterraneo Rooftop in Kampala under the Johnnie Walker Blue Club platform, brought together Uganda's Indian community, business leaders, and tastemakers …
(2025-10-25). Why Saudi Arabia's new grand mufti is sparking debate. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as the kingdom's new grand mufti, its highest religious authority, following the death of Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh in September. | According to Saudi media, the appointment was made by royal decree issued by King Salman on Wednesday, based on a recommendation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. | A conservative scholar in his nineties: | Born on 28 September 1935 in Al-Shamasiya, Qassim province, Sheikh Al-Fawzan is one of the kingdom's most senior religious scholars and a long-time member of the Council of Senior Scholars. | A…
(2025-10-25). The Glamorous Legacy of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit. devdiscourse.com Thailand mourns the loss of its Queen Mother Sirikit, who passed away at the age of 93. Throughout her life, she embodied grace and sophistication, not only supporting her husband, King Bhumibol, but also serving as a prominent figure in the royal family's charitable endeavors.
(2025-10-25). Trump to meet Qatar leaders on way to Asia. newarab.com 
The Qatari leaders will board Air Force One late in the day when it lands at
(2025-10-25). Chinese technology dominates El Salvador's market. plenglish.com Statistics show that from January to September, purchases of information and communications technology (ICT) products totaled $686.79 million, an increase of $70.37 million (11.4 percent) compared to the $616.42 million spent in the same period in 2024. | Technology equipment, such as computers and telephones, consumer electronics, electronic components, and miscellaneous items, ranks high among purchases, the BCR reported. | Meanwhile, Vietnam is the second largest supplier to the local market, with sales of ICT equipment amounting to $103.35 million through September, followed by Mexico with $70.24 million, fo…
(2025-10-25). Violence, racism, and Nazi praise: The dark side of US political group chats. geo.tv 
(2025-10-25). 'We're not giving up our freedom — not without a fight': In memory of Black trans revolutionary Miss Major. liberationnews.org 
Miss Major was a revolutionary, a visionary, a mother, and a mentor to generations of LGBTQ people who dream of a better world.
(2025-10-25). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com A collection of paintings by Mehdi Nabavi is on view in an exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery. | The exhibit named "Thingness" will run until November 4 at the gallery that can be found at 69 Sepand St., off Karim Khan Ave.
(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). Uganda Can't Meet Demand for Organic Food, Industry Says. plusnews.ug 
The organic agriculture industry is calling for more adequate regulation of the trade to ensure growth and sustainability. ‚ÄéThe industry leaders, including farmers, processors, exporters and consumers say there are some people who intentionally produce and sell to the public products they purport to be organic whereas they are not. ‚ÄéThis affects the credibility of …
(2025-10-25). Iran, China, and Russia notify IAEA of end to UN Resolution 2231 oversight. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran, China, and Russia have jointly informed the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and related reporting on Iran's nuclear activities have officially ended.
(2025-10-25). M23/AFC Rebels Threaten to Advance onto Kinshasa Over Ceasefire Violations. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement -M23 and Alliance Fleuve Congo -AFC rebels have warned they could advance toward the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, if the Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC army continues to violate the recently signed ceasefire agreements. Earlier this month, the DRC government and the M23/AFC coalition signed the Ceasefire Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, a key …
(2025-10-25). Concluye reparación de turbina en termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu Los trabajos de reparación capital en la turbina de la unidad número cuatro de la termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos concluyeron y dejan listo ahora ese enclave para comenzar las pruebas pertinentes, mientras avanzan las labores en montaje de aditamentos de la caldera de ese bloque.
(2025-10-25). Iran to host 2025 SCO joint counterterrorism exercise. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 2025 joint counterterrorism exercise in Iran, with the country's intelligence and security agencies taking the lead, officials announced on Friday.
(2025-10-25). Syria's new Leader promised Democracy, but excluded Women from Parliamentary Elections. juancole.com By Kinda Alsamara, The University of Queensland; Eleanor Gordon, Monash University, and Elliot Dolan-Evans, Monash University (The Conversation) — Women's political participation is often treated as a measure of a country's commitment to equality and democracy. Earlier this year, Syria's new leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, described his country as moving in a "democratic direction" after …
(2025-10-25). Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). They devoted their lives to Israel. been jailed for weeks for an act of protest. haaretz.com Four middle-aged men — veterans who've spent their lives serving their country and community — have been held in detention for more than a month, with no release in sight. The charge: setting fire to recycling bins near the prime minister's residence as part of the protest for the return of the hostages…
(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). 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). 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). FATF's moving goalposts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ongoing saga between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took another frustrating turn this week, as the global financial watchdog once again decided to keep Iran on its "high-risk" list. This decision came despite continued efforts by Iran to engage with the FATF process, and amidst opposition from some political factions within the country.
(2025-10-25). The World Is Falling Apart. In a New Book, Activists Help Us Piece It Together. truthout.org In a moment when the world feels like it's on fire, the only thing we can count on is each other. Relationships and care are not just the foundations of any functioning society, they are the tools necessary to rebuild a failing one. As we've seen throughout 2025, communities have been scrambling to respond to the relentless onslaught coming from the federal government, the corporate class… |
(2025-10-25). Venezuela's Maduro says the US is fabricating a war. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). And the Chinese Five-Year caravan strolls on. thealtworld.com In the global chessboard, Beijing will keep stressing the power of the "multilateral trading system." As in the absolute opposite of Trump 2.0. | Four days in Beijing. The fourth plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was really something to behold. | Methodology matters. What happened these four days is that delegates debated and then adopted "recommendations" leading to China's 15th Five-Year Plan. A communique then laid out the basic vectors to be tackled. The full plan will only be known in detail next March, when it will be approved by the notorious Two Sessions in Beijing. | So…
(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). 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). Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide after pro-Palestine campaign. tehrantimes.com Catherine Connolly swept to victory in Ireland's presidential election, defeating center-right rival Heather Humphreys after early tallies put Connolly at roughly two-thirds of first-preference votes. Humphreys conceded as the gap proved insurmountable.
(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). US won't change Taiwan policy for China deal, Rubio says before Trump-Xi talks. scmp.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will not abandon long-standing US support for Taiwan in negotiations with China to reach a trade agreement. | "If what people are worried about is we're going to get some trade deal where we're going to get favourable treatment on trade in exchange for walking away from Taiwan — no one is contemplating that," Rubio told reporters on his plane Saturday en route from Israel to join President Donald Trump in Doha on their way to a…
(2025-10-25). Putin highlights strategic alliance between Russia and Kazakhstan. plenglish.com Astana, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to his Kazakh counterpart, Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, on the occasion of Republic Day, and expressed his confidence in the development of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Astana.
(2025-10-25). Granma: Analiza Consejo de Defensa Provincial situación del territorio para enfrentar el inminente paso de Melissa. radiohc.cu 
Ante el inminente paso de la Tormenta Tropical Melissa por Granma, Yudelkis Ortiz Barceló, Presidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial (CDP), puntualizó el aseguramiento de medidas que minimicen los daños del evento meteorológico. | El tema del bloqueo de los EEUU contra Cuba ha ocupado un espacio importante como tema de agenda en el sistema de las Naciones Unidas, desde 1992 hasta el presente.
(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). Pardon before conviction? The legal scenario Netanyahu eyes and the hurdles he faces. haaretz.com All signs suggest Netanyahu aims to seek a presidential pardon from Isaac Herzog to avoid conviction. Pardons are usually granted only after legal proceedings, and his trial is far from over. The only pre-conviction precedent involved a classified security case, which one scholar says has 'no connection whatsoever' to his corruption charges…
(2025-10-25). Putin's man in NATO under pressure: Can Hungary's Orban survive most explosive polls in 15 Years. hindustantimes.com Hungary is facing its most heated election in years, with long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban confronting a serious challenge from rising opposition leader Peter Magyar. After 15 years in power, cracks are emerging in Orban's political empire as public frustration grows over corruption, economic stagnation, and his close ties to Moscow. With tens of thousands protesting in Budapest and opinion polls showing the opposition competitive for the first time in a decade, Hungary's upcoming parliamentary vote could redefine the country's relationship with both Russia and the EU.
(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). Hundreds protest in Tunis over worsening pollution crisis. newarab.com 
(2025-10-25). Presidente cubano da seguimiento a labores de higienización y respuestas a otros problemas urgentes de la capital. cubadebate.cu Encabezó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encuentro con las autoridades de La Habana para dar seguimiento a las labores de higienización y respuestas a otros problemas urgentes de la capital. Participaron los miembros del Buró Político, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario del Comité Central; y Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República.
(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). Kiryandongo Crash Bereaved Families Want Quick Release of Museveni Donation. plusnews.ug 
Families whose relatives perished in an accident in Kiryandongo district have tasked the office of the President to expeditiously release the 5 million shillings pledged by President Yoweri Museveni to help them with burial expenses. President Museveni said on Wednesday after learning about the tragedy said his office would offer assistance to all the bereaved …
(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). 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). Two killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
According to
(2025-10-25). Israeli settlers torch vehicles in West Bank Palestinian villages, reports say. haaretz.com Footage from the villages near Ramallah shows Palestinians attempting to drive off the settlers, while flares are visible in the background. The arson occurred in an area that has recently seen repeated attacks on Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest season…
(2025-10-25). Save the DRC Platform advocates for inclusive dialogue. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The platform Save the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) advocated for inclusive dialogue under the auspices of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) and the Church of Christ in the Congo (ECC).
(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). Iran upholds sentences for 14 in massive fuel-smuggling case. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran has announced that a provincial appeals court has upheld the verdict issued by the Bandar Abbas Court, finalizing the convictions of 14 members of an organized network involved in smuggling 27 million liters of diesel fuel.
(2025-10-25). Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27, 2025. — AFPTrump's five-day trip spans Malaysia, Japan, South Korea.US president likely to attend Asean summit in Malaysia.Taiwan issue to be raised during talks with Xi: Trump
(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). Trump targets 'complete deal' with China when he meets Xi. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he may discuss a decline in Chinese purchases of Russian oil with Xi Jinping following US sanctions on two major oil companies and expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin over his conduct of the war in Ukraine. | Trump, speaking to reporters en route to Asia to meet world leaders, including Xi, said he hopes his talks on Thursday with the Chinese president would yield "a complete deal".
(2025-10-25). Moscow will take countermeasures to new EU sanctions. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Russia will respond to the new package of sanctions from the European Union (EU) with effective and decisive measures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova declared.
(2025-10-25). Gobierno de La Habana interviene ante menores en riesgo (+Video). cubadebate.cu El gobierno de La Habana, acompañado por organismos de trabajo, educación, fiscalía y orden interior, atendió en días recientes a un grupo de menores en situación de riesgo, luego de difundirse imágenes en redes sociales de niños durmiendo en áreas del hotel Gran Muthu, en el municipio de Playa. Procesos penales fueron radicados contra los padres que permitieron está situación.
(2025-10-25). Fútbol cubano: Detienen Torneo Clausura ante el inminente paso de Melissa. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba determinó detener el Torneo Clausura de la 108 Liga Nacional debido al inminente paso de la tormenta tropical Melissa por el oriente del país. Una vez que las condiciones lo permitan y las autoridades competentes determinen que existe la seguridad necesaria, se anunciará la fecha para la reanudación del campeonato.
(2025-10-25). Far-right populism about policy detail — about national character. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Stephen Miller Threatens to Arrest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. truthout.org Just over nine months after President Donald Trump returned to office and pardoned his supporters who stormed the US Capitol, one of the Republican's top aides suggested that federal law enforcement may arrest Democrats standing up to the White House's anti-migrant agenda, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Asked about the administration's willingness and federal authority to arrest the… |