(2025-10-30). LIVE: Palestinians lose hope in ceasefire after Israeli strike wave on Gaza. aljazeera.com Mediators insist truce is strong after Israel kills over 100 people, mostly children, before 'returning' to ceasefire.
(2025-10-30). Israel killed more than 100 Gazans in a single day. The IDF says just 26 of them were terrorists. haaretz.com The Israeli military said that the attacks targeted 'dozens of key terrorists,' but only provided details on the killing of 26 people. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 104 people were killed in the attacks, including 46 children and 20 women…
(2025-10-30). Israel massacres 100 Palestinians in a single day in Gaza. wsws.org The attacks killed 46 children and 20 women and injured over 200 people, according to Gaza's health ministry.
(2025-10-30). The Int'l Court of Justice Demands Israel let UN Aid Flow into Gaza, but to what Avail? juancole.com By Ben L Murphy, University of Liverpool (The Conversation) — The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanded that Israel allow aid into Gaza in an advisory opinion on October 22. It held that Israel is in breach of its obligations as a UN member state by having failed to do so …
usatoday.com (2025-10-30). Did aliens spy on our nuclear tests? Study finds UAP evidence
UFO documentaries have long given credence to the theory that otherworldly visitors are interested in humanity's nuclear weapons. Now, researchers claim to have evidence of UFOs near test sites.
(2025-10-30). Israel hits another Gaza target after deadliest day since truce. newarab.com 
Israel said it struck an arms dump in The military announced it had carried out a precision strike on a site in the Beit Lahia area of northern Gaza where it said weapons were being stockpiled for "an imminent terror attack". | Israeli troops, it said, would remain deployed in "accordanc…
(2025-10-30). The legal chief finally dared to do her job in the Gaza war. It may end her career. haaretz.com Police are investigating suspicions that the Military Advocate General's Office misled the High Court of Justice in its reports on the investigation into the leak of a video allegedly showing the abuse of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman facility…
(2025-10-30). Saturday 11/8: Gaza: Doctors under Attack film screening. indybay.org Asbury United Methodist Church | 4743 East Avenue | Livermore, CA 94550…
(2025-10-30). IDF launches strikes in northern Gaza, citing threat to Israeli forces. haaretz.com
(2025-10-30). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC response to staged recovery of deceased in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). The Powerful Who Stand with Israel. counterpunch.org 
Genocides are, by their nature, asymmetrical. But to describe these past two years as asymmetrical is obscene: this was one-directional violence, the Goliath-like Israelis using their immense advantages against the David-like Palestinian resistance.
(2025-10-30). Friday 10/31: Protest against israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org üîª456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2025-10-30). SJSU Professor Sang Hea Gil, CFA/SEIU & the Fight Against Zionism & Defense of Public Education. indybay.org The attacks on faculty members who are opposed to the US supported genocide by Israel have led to retaliation and firings of professors throughout the state and the country. WorkWeek interviews San Jose State University professor Sang Have Gil who is a member of the CFA/SEIU.
(2025-10-30). Speech by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez at the United Nations. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, stated today at the United Nations that the blockade is a policy of collective punishment, which he characterizes as an act of genocide. | Due to its importance, we are transmitting in full the speech by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the presentation of Draft Resolution A/80/L.X, entitled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." New York, October 29, 2025 | Madam President: | I express my deepest condolences and solida…
(2025-10-30). Satellite Images show 'pools of blood' in Al Fashir as 450 killed inside a hospital. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Satellite Images documented a horrible massacre in Sudan's Al Fashir city, where 'pools of blood' were seen from the top. In addition, local reports confirmed the killing of over 460 people inside a hospital in Northern Darfur city, committed by the paramilitary forces.The aerial images, according to researchers, make clear evidence of ethnic cleansing and war crimes against civilians. The Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale University, which shared a report on Sudan's Al Fashir, confirmed the existence of "evidence" of ongoing massacres by releasing video footage and satellite imagery, AFP reported.On t…
(2025-10-30). Xi says China's development goes hand in hand with Trump's vision to "Make America Great Again" ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S.He made the remarks during a meeting with Trump after landing in Busan for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, and a state visit to South Korea.
(2025-10-30). The Duplicity of Land O' Lakes Cooperative. counterpunch.org 
Land O' Lakes dairy cooperative was founded in 1921 in St. Paul Minnesota by 320 small cooperative creameries. They hoped to improve the quality of butter produced in Minnesota as well as implement better practices thereby improving the profitability of dairy farmers. That's always been the goal of farmer cooperatives, by working together, groups
(2025-10-30). Los hombres que llevan la esperanza. cubadebate.cu Al amanecer de este miércoles, el contingente eléctrico Serafín Sánchez Valdivia, de Sancti Spíritus, emprendió rumbo al oriente del país para auxiliar en la recuperación del sistema eléctrico tras el paso del huracán Melissa. Seis brigadas, más de 70 hombres y una sola certeza: regresar con el deber cumplido.
(2025-10-30). WHO condemns reported 'horrific' mass killing in Sudan hospital. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it was appalled by reports that more than 460 patients and their companions were shot dead at the last partially-functional hospital in Sudan's The capture of El-Fasher on Sunday after an 18-month siege has solidified the paramilitary "WHO is appalled and deeply shocked by reports of the tragic killing…
(2025-10-30). Academy making strides in deepening collaboration for healthy aging goals. ecns.cn As demographic shifts reshape societies across the Asia-Pacific region, the APEC Health Science Academy, an affiliated center under the mechanism of the APEC Health Working Group with China as its focal point, has prioritized healthy aging as a central pillar of its mission this year, responding to one of the most profound challenges facing the region today.
(2025-10-30). Intimidaron, pero no revirtieron posición en ONU contra el bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asamblea General de la ONU mantuvo su firme y reiterado reclamo del cese del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba, al aprobar una resolución cuyo texto presentó La Habana, en un escenario de presiones de diplomáticos del país del Norte. | Si bien esta es la trigésimo tercera ocasión en que un pronunciamiento en contra del cerco se impone abrumadoramente en la Asamblea, ahora las amenazas de los inquilinos de la Casa Blanca fueron brutales para impedir una derrota diplomática y política. | El texto, aprobado por 165 votos a favor, 7 en contra y 12 abstenciones, fue secundado abiertamente, si bien unos pocos gobiern…
(2025-10-30). Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume in Istanbul. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Pakistani security source announced that talks with Afghanistan will 'likely' resume in Istanbul, Turkey.On Wednesday, Islamabad revealed that talks had collapsed between Pakistan and Afghanistan aimed at agreeing on a peace deal following the latest deadly border clashes.Pakistan said in a statement after four days of discussions in Istanbul mediated by Qatar and Turkey, "the dialogue failed to produce any viable solution."
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(2025-10-30). Trump cuts China tariffs to 47% after 'amazing' Xi meeting. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersTrump says tariffs on China cut to 47%…
(2025-10-30). Cuba agradece solidaridad del papa León XIV ante paso de huracán Melissa por la región oriental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este miércoles al papa León XIV por su mensaje de aliento y solidaridad con el pueblo cubano a raíz del paso del poderoso huracán Melissa por la región oriental. | El canciller cubano escribió en la red social X: Agradecemos al Sumo Pontífice por sus palabras de aliento, humanidad y solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba, en estos días en que el huracán Melissa ha provocado serios daños en el oriente del país". | León XIV había manifestado previamente en esa misma red social, su cercanía espiritual con las poblaciones afectadas por el fenómeno mete…
(2025-10-30). Border blast kills five Pakistani soldiers, peace talks with Taliban collapse. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Pakistan vowed harsh retaliation against the Afghan Taliban on Wednesday after a roadside bomb killed five soldiers and wounded 14 others in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking a dangerous escalation along the volatile Durand Line.The explosion, claimed by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—a militant group Islamabad accuses of operating from Afghan territory, tore through a military convoy near the border just hours after Pakistan declared its peace talks with Kabul a "complete failure."The attack has deepened fears of open conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The blas…
(2025-10-30). Trump hails 'tough negotiator' Xi Jinping as leaders meet in South Korea. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down face-to-face in South Korea, for trade war talks.
(2025-10-30). After settlers show up, Israel police use tear gas to disperse Palestinians harvesting olives in West Bank. haaretz.com Commander said Turmus Aya is a closed military zone, but failed to produce order. Dispersal violated army procedures and a High Court ruling giving Palestinians access to their farmlands…
(2025-10-29). Xi says he and Trump should guide the direction of ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he and U.S.President Donald Trump should guide the direction of bilateral ties, and work together to accomplish more significant, practical and beneficial things.
(2025-10-30). Eswatini: No Justice for June 2021 Security Force Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A boy shows a scar allegedly from a rubber bullet fired by the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) during pro-democracy protests. Photo taken on October 28, 2021 in the outskirts of Manzini, Eswatini. | © 2021 MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-10-30). Trump meets Japan's new far-right prime minister. wsws.org The meeting between the two leaders comes as Tokyo is dramatically ramping up its agenda for remilitarization and the corresponding attacks on the conditions of the working class.
(2025-10-30). Pseudo-left ISO promotes Labour and union bureaucracy amid New Zealand's "mega strike" wsws.org The ISO covers up the role of NZ's union bureaucracy and the opposition Labour Party, which support the National Party-led government's program of austerity and imperialist war.
(2025-10-30). Trump says US to resume nuclear weapons tests, backs S Korean nuclear sub. aljazeera.com Trump orders US Defense Department to 'immediately' resume nuclear weapons testing on 'equal basis' with other powers.
(2025-10-30). Washington's 'Blob' is helping whitewash Sudan's war crimes. aljazeera.com False balance in US policy has legitimised war crimes and silenced Sudanese voices.
(2025-10-30). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-30). US says strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific kills 4. scmp.com The US military on Wednesday struck another boat in the eastern Pacific it claimed was trafficking drugs, killing four people, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 62. | The strike occurred in international waters, Hegseth announced on X, and a video accompanying his post showed a boat floating stationary in the water before a large explosion and subsequent fire.
(2025-10-30). Inter Resumes its Path to Success in the Italian Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, October 29 (RHC) — Inter Milan returned to winning ways in the Italian football league today, with a 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in the ninth round. | At the San Siro stadium, Turkish striker Hakan Calhanoglu opened the scoring with a long-range shot that surprised Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea in the 66th minute. Croatian Petar Sucic then doubled the lead, putting on a brilliant display of dribbling to evade four defenders before finishing in the 71st minute. | Late in the game (88th minute), Calhanoglu scored his second goal of the match, converting a penalty against a historic club now relegated…
(2025-10-30). Cuba no está sola y su victoria en la ONU lo manifiesta. radiohc.cu 
Cuba no está sola en su batalla contra el bloqueo estadounidense y un ejemplo que lo ilustra es la contundente victoria conquistada este miércoles en la Asamblea General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas. | Gracias al voto favorable de 165 países, se hizo patente el respaldo de la comunidad internacional al Proyecto de Resolución A/80/L.X presentado por la nación caribeña con el título 'Necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba'. | Al respecto, el intelectual y presidente de Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto, expresó: A pe…
(2025-10-30). California students walk out to support Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act. indybay.org "Climate change affects everyone, and most of all us, the youth," said Isabel Neff and Eowyn Jordan, students at McClatchy High School. "This is the planet that we are inheriting. We are the ones who will be cleaning up this mess and today we are demanding that this cleanup starts now by making polluters pay. Our future and our planet are at stake, and we refuse to stand by and watch them burn."
(2025-10-30). Thursday 10/30: Call to Action Rally: Shutdown Puts Our Healthcare on The Line! indybay.org Online | RSVP: www.mobilize.us/wfpower/event/864944/…
(2025-10-30). Roma Drew Level on Points with Napoli at the Top of the Italian Football Table. radiohc.cu Havana, October 29 (RHC) — Roma tied on points with Napoli at the top of the Italian football league, after beating Parma on the ninth matchday. | The capital club secured its seventh victory of the season with goals from Spaniard Mario Hermoso Canseco in the 63rd minute and Ukrainian Artem Dovbyk in the 81st. Alessandro Circati scored for the visitors in the 86th minute. | Gian Piero Gasperini's side reached 21 points, a similar tally to Napoli, who defeated Lecce 1-0 on Tuesday. However, Juventus has a better goal difference (+8 to +6). | Juventus provisionally climbed to seventh place with a 3-1 win over…
(2025-10-30). Los estadounidenses apoyan a sus hermanos cubanos. radiohc.cu 
El pueblo de Estados Unidos organiza una nueva campaña solidaria para ayudar a los cubanos a desafiar el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por la Casa Blanca desde hace más de seis décadas y que hace sufrir a los pobladores de la isla antillana. | Así lo informó en sitios de internet y en sus redes sociales Mark Friedman, miembro de la Asociación Internacional de Maquinistas y del Comité de Los àÅngeles ´Manos Fuera de Cuba ª, quien coordina la estrategia solidaria. | Él explicó que se trata de presionar al Gobierno de Washington para que otorgue las visas a los deportistas cuban…
(2025-10-30). Why the Bill Gates Climate Memo is Full of Shit. counterpunch.org 
The fact that billionaire Bill Gates wrote a memo recommending that the world shift its focus on climate (particularly on emissions reductions) to "human welfare", poverty, and health is getting a lot of media play. The NY Times gave it prominent attention, a provocative headline, and even a photo (the shovel is apt, because Gates
(2025-10-30). Azulejos igualan Serie Mundial con contundente triunfo sobre Dodgers. cubadebate.cu En una demostración de resiliencia y poderío ofensivo, los Azulejos de Toronto igualaron la Serie Mundial al derrotar 6-2 a los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles este martes por la noche en el Dodger Stadium, repleto con más de 52 000 aficionados, forzando así un quinto juego definitivo en la final de las Grandes Ligas. La victoria visitante llegó apenas horas después de que los Dodgers consumieran 18 entradas para conseguir una agónica victoria 6-5.
(2025-10-30). Denuncia Xiomara Castro "golpe electoral" tras revelación de la Fiscalía hondureña. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, condenó este miércoles de manera enérgica lo que describió como una conspiración destinada a ejecutar un "golpe electoral", luego de que la Fiscalía General del país revelara la existencia de un plan orquestado por sectores de la oposición para alterar los resultados de los comicios presidenciales.
(2025-10-30). Melissa kills at least 30 as this year's most powerful hurricane batters Caribbean. geo.tv 
Drone view of flooding after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, October 29, 2025. — Reuters Melissa strikes Jamaica as strongest-ever hurricane.Hurricane batters Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph.10 children among 25 deaths reported in Haiti alone.
(2025-10-30). El huracán que no viene del mar. cubadebate.cu La espera es un zumbido sordo en los oídos. Así debió ser en cualesquiera de las provincias hermanas del oriente del país, donde el aire se volvió pesado, cargado no solo de la humedad salina que anunció al monstruo llamado Melissa, sino de una zozobra antigua, familiar y corrosiva. Pero hay otro huracán, uno que no tiene cono de trayectoria ni avisos del Centro de Meteorología. Es el bloqueo.
(2025-10-30). Suspect identified in 1962 murder of a 9-year-old girl in Bucks County. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Officials in The news comes 63 years and one day after 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was found murdered at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Bristol in October 1962. | Officials revealed that their investigation has led them to their suspect, Willia…
(2025-10-30). Yesavage, Blue Jays dominate Dodgers in Game 5 of World Series. aljazeera.com Toronto Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage sets World Series rookie record for strikeouts against LA Dodgers to forge 3-2 lead.
(2025-10-30). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-30). Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war. newarab.com 
The tussle between the world's top two economies, which encompasses everything from rare earths to soybeans and port fees, has rocked markets and gummed up supply chains for months. | The meeting between the two men, their first face-to-face…
(2025-10-29). China's Shenzhou-20 crew to set new record for longest space stay. ecns.cn China's Shenzhou-20 crew has been in orbit for 188 days and is expected to set a new record for the longest in-orbit stay by a Chinese astronaut crew, Zhang Jingbo, a spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency said at a press conference on Thursday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
(2025-10-30). La noche-madrugada de Melissa. cubadebate.cu Desde la tarde llovía. Casi nadie transitaba por las calles. El viento soplaba anunciando que vendría más fuerte. Los ojos no conocían de sueño, sino de lógicos temores. La luz en pocas casas era solo con alguna vela guardada o comprada a la carrera y bien cara. No había sillón, sofá, cama, silla y hasta cojín que soportara tranquilidad y calma. Se acercaba la noche-madrugada de Melissa.
(2025-10-30). Hiding the Endangerment Finding's Systemic Biases Politico's Failed Attack on DOE's Climate Science Report-Part 2. wattsupwiththat.com The Politico reporters are refuted by their own behavior. For what, pray tell, are they doing if not propagating the falsehood that the DOE authors have no arguments worth debating? And how is disqualifying a contrarian report because of its authors' "past views" not an attempt to silence their voices in the public square?>
(2025-10-30). 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.
(2025-10-30). Wednesday 10/29: Stop Offshore Oil Drilling! indybay.org Wharf Stage, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-30). State killing spree continues with Norman Grim execution, Florida's 15th of the year. wsws.org Florida stands out nationwide for its execution process, largely due to the extraordinary power vested in the governor, who holds the sole authority to select and set the execution dates for death row inmates.
(2025-10-30). Tanzania imposes curfew following violent protests on general election day. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzanian police on Wednesday announced the imposition of a curfew in the port city of Dar es Salaam following protests that resulted in the destruction of property on the general election day. "After 6 p.m., nobody will be allowed to be seen on the streets of Dar es …
(2025-10-30). China Q&A | How will China steadily move forward in a changing world during 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn In response, Jiang Ruiping, professor and Ph.D. supervisor in China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), outlined China's economic resilience with several key points.
(2025-10-30). Blowing Up Fishing Boats Won't Win the Drug War. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration has been blowing up fishing boats in the Caribbean — and now one in the Pacific — claiming without evidence that they're "drug boats." These are extrajudicial executions outside any system of law. And there's a reason we shouldn't allow drug warriors to act as judge, jury, and executioner: because over the
(2025-10-30). GM layoffs escalate auto industry's global job-cutting campaign amid EV policy shift, tariff chaos. wsws.org General Motors on Wednesday announced a new wave of job cuts at its US electric-vehicle and battery operations, part of a mounting assault on jobs throughout the American and global economy.
(2025-10-30). Monday 11/3: Christians for a Free Palestine Advent Action Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-advent-acti……
(2025-10-30). Corpses line street, protests erupt after Rio's deadliest police raid kills 119. scmp.com A massive police raid on a drug gang embedded in low-income neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro that left at least 119 people dead drew protests for excessive force on Wednesday and calls for the Rio's governor to resign. | Dozens of favela residents gathered in front of the state's government headquarters shouting "assassins!" and waving Brazilian flags stained with red paint, a day after Rio's deadliest raid and hours after families and residents laid dozens of dead bodies on a street in one of the…
(2025-10-30). Lula kisses Trump's ring as US prepares war on Latin America. wsws.org The Brazilian president raised the subject of Venezuela with Trump, not to confront, but rather to collaborate with US imperialism.
(2025-10-30). Shared cultural topics between Iran, South Korea; 'Family' is starting point. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — On October 23rd, the Embassy of South Korea in Tehran observed the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Iran through a calligraphy exhibition. The event, convened at the Ambassador's Residence, explored the concept of "Family" to strengthen bilateral cultural connections.
(2025-10-30). Dazed and Confused and Bigly Kingly For A Day. commondreams.org 
(2025-10-30). Primer ministro de Cuba confía en que el país se recuperará del azote del huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz expresó este miércoles en Riad la convicción de que el pueblo cubano se recuperará de las afectaciones ocasionadas por el azote del huracán Melissa en el oriente del país. | Desde Arabia Saudita, donde cumple una intensa agenda de trabajo, el jefe de Gobierno afirmó estar al tanto de los detalles del evento, y envió "un fuerte saludo a toda la Patria, a todo el pueblo de Cuba". | Luego de ser recibido por Su Alteza Real Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, príncipe heredero y primer ministro del…
(2025-10-30). US ends automatic extension of work permits for migrants; thousands of Indian workers to be affected. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Department of Homeland and Security (DHS) has announced an interim rule that ends the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) for migrant workers. The change is expected to affect thousands of foreign employees, including a large number of Indians. According to the DHS statement issued on Wednesday, migrants who apply to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their work permit. However, those whose EADs were extended before this date will not be impacted.The department said the new rule aims to introduce "more ve…
(2025-10-30). The forced community. indybay.org In a reality of life changed by mobility, flexibility, and globalization, traditional forms of community such as family or neighborhood are disintegrating; at the same time, the subject seeks and creates new substitute communities.
(2025-10-30). The next year of elections may determine if abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania — or how it is banned. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? When the United States Supreme Court But not much changed for Pennsylvania residents. Under cu…
(2025-10-30). COP 30 and the Union Take on Brazil's Offshore Oil Discovery. counterpunch.org 
With COP 30, the United Nations Climate Change conference, kicking of in Belem next month, some voices in the Global North are using the authorization of a new offshore drilling permit near the border with French Guiana as a platform to delegitimize the Brazilian government. Through misleading headlines claiming Lula authorized drilling "at the mouth
(2025-10-30). Xi meets Trump in South Korea. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met here on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
(2025-10-30). Wednesday 10/29: ICE Out of Bay Area – In-Person Conversation in Mountain View. indybay.org Private home in Mountain View…
(2025-10-29). Xi lands in South Korea for APEC meeting, state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Busan on Thursday to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, and pay a state visit to South Korea."ÄÄ…
(2025-10-30). With mass hunger approaching as food stamps expire Saturday, huge price increases revealed for Obamacare healthcare plans. wsws.org The massive social crisis that could be unleashed in two days shows that the social content of Trump's dictatorship is a war on the working class, imposing the costs of the mounting crisis of US capitalism by throwing conditions back decades.
(2025-10-30). You Can't Learn From History If You Keep Covering It Up. counterpunch.org 
Our country's magnificent National Park System has been called "America's greatest idea." These 433 treasures — along with our rich diversity of national museums and historical sites — each have their own stories to tell. But the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, for together they express America's egalitarian spirit and "little-d"
(2025-10-30). Friday 10/31: Halloween Costume Party and Rally: Stand Up for Science and Sanity! indybay.org Lytton Plaza | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto CA…
(2025-10-30). US says it kills four people in latest strike on alleged drug vessel. aljazeera.com The White House claims, without providing evidence, the vessel was operated by a 'designated terrorist organisation'.
(2025-10-29). China Q&A | Brazilian scholarÔºöHow will 15th Five-Year Plan inject more momentum into China's economy. ecns.cn China is on the verge of accomplishing the major objectives and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan, as stated at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Brazilian scholar Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr. has asked about what major development achievements China has made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) and how the 15th Five-Year Plan will chart the course for the next five years.
(2025-10-30). Professor of Peace Shares His Expertise. counterpunch.org Ever since 7th grade when I first learned of Ghandhi's nonviolent protests, I've often pondered the elusiveness of peace. Someone once said to me, "Humans just aren't wired to be peaceful," and I disagreed. Yet, I acknowledge that it's challenging to believe in humanity's altruism when frequent, often horrific, violence erupts. This is why we
(2025-10-30). Xi calls for steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and the United States should ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S.
(2025-10-30). BFUU Committee Condemns US Military Actions in Venezuela. indybay.org The Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Condemns the US Attacks on Innocent People in the Caribbean…
(2025-10-30). "Estamos vivos" : El grito que se impone a la destrucción dejada por Melissa. cubadebate.cu Santiago amaneció este 29 de octubre octubre sin sol. Para algunas generaciones, estas noches largas no son extrañas. Pero esta vez, el viento y el agua nos trajeron algo más: un sonido que estremece y no se olvida. Empujó ventanas, sacudió puertas, torció antenas, partió vitrales, arrancó árboles. En medio de esa intensidad, los vecinos se gritan unos a otros.
(2025-10-29). President Xi Jinping: China and the U.S. can jointly shoulder responsibility as major countries and work together to accomplish more great, concrete and good things. ecns.cn President Xi noted that President Trump is very enthusiastic about settling various regional hotspot issues. China has also been promoting peace talks to resolve various hotspot issues. The world today is confronted with many tough problems. China and the United States can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries, and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our two countries and the whole world.
(2025-10-30). Tuesday 11/4: Liberation Through Music BENEFIT SHOW. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-30). Report: AI Data Center Boom Threatens U.S. Climate Goals. indybay.org All Other Sectors Would Need to Increase CO2 Emissions Cuts by 60%…
(2025-10-30). Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across northern Caribbean. aljazeera.com Hurricane warnings persist as Melissa nears Bermuda, with potential for strengthening before eventual weakening.
(2025-10-30). Hundreds of Michigan high school students walk out to oppose fascist Turning Point USA club. wsws.org Some 277 students at Royal Oak High School conducted a walkout/sit-in last Wednesday, after news got around that a Turning Point club had been established at their school.
(2025-10-30). Advocates Warn of 'Forced Labor' Camp for Homeless People in Utah Designed to Enforce Trump Order. indybay.org An advocate for the National Homelessness Law Center warned that the 1,300-bed facility could be a "pilot" to put homeless people into similar conditions to Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz."
(2025-10-30). Green delusionists attending COP30 are clueless of their renewable idealism. onlineopinion.com.au The COP30 attendees in Brazil do not comprehend that just electricity generated from wind and solar, will negatively impact humanity's demands for the products based on fossil fuels.
(2025-10-30). Five more arrested in France over Louvre jewellery heist, says prosecutor. aljazeera.com As the number of arrests climbs to seven, none of the priceless Napoleonic-era jewellery has been recovered.
(2025-10-30). Two workers killed and a third injured in Australian mine explosion. wsws.org One worker from the Endeavor mine said he didn't know when or if it would reopen. He said conditions there were not safe, adding, "even if it does open there's a lot of people who will not go back."
(2025-10-30). Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support. aljazeera.com The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.
(2025-10-30). Guardian Ramps Up Efforts to Ban All Climate Dissent. wattsupwiththat.com No green activist operation makes clearer why they need to ban free speech and cancel scientific debate to achieve Net Zero hegemony than the Guardian newspaper.
(2025-10-30). Donald Trump, Xi Jinping meet in South Africa after 6-year hiatus amid trade tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: For the first time in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in person on Thursday on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in South Korea. The high-level meeting sought to ease months of trade friction and rebuild stability between the world's two largest economies. | "We know each other very well, we have a great relationship. We are going to have a very successful meeting. Good to see him again. We could sign a trade deal today," Trump told reporters as he and Xi posed for the cameras, moments after the two Presidents shook hands. | Their last bilateral meeting was…
(2025-10-30). Road accident kills 9 in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A horrific two-car collision in Hodeidah, Yemen, on Wednesday claimed the lives of nine people, including Deputy Prosecutor Judge Yahya al-Shu'i.Local sources indicated that all passengers in the two vehicles involved in the collision in Al-Zuhra district, north of Al-Hudaydah governorate in northwestern Yemen, were killed, including women and children. Among the victims was Judge Yahya Al-Shu'i, a deputy prosecutor.Sources attributed the accident to excessive speed and the presence of small gravel, locally known as "halsan," on the road. This caused both drivers to lose control of their vehicles, resu…
(2025-10-30). Trump Administration Embraces New Japanese Leader Who is a Regular Visitor to a Shrine that Honors War Criminals. covertactionmagazine.com President Donald Trump has expressed enthusiasm about Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, stating that her elevation to head the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in late October was "tremendous news." Speaking to U.S. troops aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in Japan on October 28 during his Asia tour, Trump introduced Takaichi as a "big winner." …
(2025-10-29). APEC members bank on HK's 'superconnector' role in free trade network. ecns.cn This distinct status, allowing Hong Kong to participate in APEC as a separate economy from the Chinese mainland, solidifies its role as a premier two-way facilitator for the world's second-largest economy.As both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have signed free trade agreements with ASEAN, the import and export costs of his products have been significantly reduced.
(2025-10-30). Monday 11/24: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-30). Trump after meeting Chinese President Xi: Trade deal is 'pretty much finalized'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their visit to South Korea on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Gyeongju on Thursday.After the meeting, Trump said he agreed to lower fentanyl tariffs on China to 10 percent from 20 percent.Trump said Xi was "a great leader of a great country," while the Chinese president said it was a "great pleasure" to see Donald, adding that they had been talking since the start of 2025..
(2025-10-30). Austin Reaves, Lakers beat Timberwolves at the buzzer. aljazeera.com The LA Lakers guard continues his hot start to the NBA season with a 12ft game-winner against Minnesota Timberwolves.
(2025-10-30). Tuesday 11/11: Seaside: Armistice Day Open Mic and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2025-10-30). World Getting Fed Up With Europe's Unsustainable Climate Sustainability Act. wattsupwiththat.com The EU now faces a high-stakes balancing act. The proposed law is crucial for upholding the bloc's global climate goals, but enforcing it would trigger a serious energy crisis and trade conflict with its most vital energy partners. Pressure is mounting within Europe, with key leaders reportedly calling for a delay to the law's introduction to safeguard fragile energy security. The coming weeks will determine whether Brussels can navigate this complex situation without sacrificing either its climate agenda or its energy stability.
(2025-10-30). The Montana Plan To Kill Citizens United. levernews.com A group of Montana activists is pushing a ballot initiative attacking Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that granted corporations the right to spend unlimited money in politics. Montana's Republican Attorney General attempted to block the ballot initiative this week, but the fight is far from over.In the third episode of
(2025-10-30). Severe delays at Newark airport highlight the ongoing crisis of the US air traffic control system. wsws.org The acute shortage of air traffic controllers and antiquated equipment has created dangerous conditions for both passengers and workers.
(2025-10-30). Pentagon told to restart nuclear tests 'on equal basis' with rivals. geo.tv 
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(2025-10-30). PDF of October 30 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Sports gambling and capitalism: Is there a connection? The movement needed beyond No Kings protests Editorial: Stop escalation in the Caribbean! B&W version PDF More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-10-30). Fed cuts interest rates again to boost slowing job market. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its key interest rate for the second time this year, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, the lowest level since late 2022, in an effort to support a weakening labor market.The 10-2 vote by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) marks a clear shift from the aggressive monetary tightening of…
(2025-10-30). The Land is a River, Not a Fortress: A New Path to Peace in Palestine. counterpunch.org 
For decades, the world has watched a tragic cycle repeat itself in Palestine and Israel: violence, Western-led "peace processes" that go nowhere, followed by more violence. We are told the conflict is a hopelessly complex clash between two nationalisms. But the problem is not complexity—it is power. Palestinians are struggling against a settler-colonial project determined to displace them. The real problem is the misguided framework we use to understand this so-called "conflict" and peace itself. This framework, conceptually rooted in rigid borders and committed to short-term negotiations, obscures the deep…
(2025-10-30). GGOOBI: Uganda offers one of the highest returns on investment in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Uganda—UAE Business Forum 2025 closes with a renewed commitment to stronger trade and investment partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, has outlined key Ugandan investment pillars and explained why Uganda offers one of the highest returns on investment on the continent. "Our economy is among …
(2025-10-30). 25 killed as Hurricane Melissa unleashes catastrophic floods in southern Haiti. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 25 people were killed in southern Haiti after torrential rains from Hurricane Melissa triggered catastrophic flooding, submerging entire neighborhoods and washing away homes in the coastal town of Petit-Goâve, local officials said on Tuesday. Mayor Jean Yvres Amazan confirmed that the La Digue River burst its banks overnight, turning streets into torrents and leaving hundreds of residents stranded on rooftops.VIDEO: üåÄ üáØüá≤ üá®üá∫ Devastating Hurricane Melissa slams into…
(2025-10-30). Want to win over Trump? Asian leaders see flattery as the magic ingredient. aljazeera.com Trump has been showered with praise and gestures of veneration throughout his five-day tour of Asia.
(2025-10-30). Fed cuts interest rates amid market frenzy. wsws.org Fed chair Jerome Powell warned that a further rate cut in December, which markets had largely priced in, was not a "foregone conclusion."
(2025-10-30). Destatis: 13% of German retirees staying in work. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN | Xinhua | About 13 percent of German retirees aged 65 to 74 remained employed last year, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Destatis said the data show employment falls sharply with age among retirees, with 18 percent of 65- and 66-year-olds still working, compared with just 8 …
(2025-10-30). Mr President, Take Our Critical Minerals: Albanese in the White House. counterpunch.org 
The October 20 performance saw few transgressions and many feats of compliance. As a guest in the White House, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in no mood to be combative, and US President Donald Trump was accommodating. There was, however, an odd nervous glance shot at the host at various points. The latest turn
(2025-10-30). Queensland's Energy Roadmap is more likely to be first steps than a completed journey. onlineopinion.com.au The Crisafulli government's roadmap is a welcome correction — more reliable and less reckless than Labor's plan – but electricity won't be getting any cheaper.
(2025-10-30). Hurricane Melissa was 33% more Destructive in Jamaica because of People-Caused Climate Breakdown. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Hurricane Melissa is the most devastating storm to hit Jamaica in recorded history, CNN reports. It rapidly intensified over the past few days, with its winds reaching 185 miles per hour at the time of landfall. This intensification is a feature of hot water, and the Caribbean in that area …
(2025-10-30). Sunday 11/2: Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-10-30). Trump says Xi agreed to one-year trade deal after 'amazing' talks. aljazeera.com US president says rare earths issue settled after 'amazing' meeting with Chinese counterpart.
(2025-10-30). Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba take stock after Hurricane Melissa destruction. aljazeera.com Recovery efforts are under way across Jamaica after Melissa rips off roofs, cuts electricity and unleashes floodwaters.
(2025-10-30). SF Peninsula Vigils Call Out Feds for Shooting Local Pastor in the Face with Pepper Balls. indybay.org On October 23, federal agents attacked peaceful protesters at Coast Guard Island in Alameda where agents had arrived to carry out a major immigration operation. | Photos of Palo Alto Vigil near Stanford University entrance…
(2025-10-30). Sunday 11/2: Walk of Remembrance for Timothy Charles Lee. indybay.org 2: 30pm Meet at Rainbow Community Center, 2380 Salvio Street, Concord | 3pm, Walk through Todos Santos Plaza | 4pm; Speakers, Day of the Dead Altar, vigil at the Concord Bart Parking Lot…
(2025-10-29). Xi says it is normal for China, U.S. to have differences. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then."ÄÄ"ÄÄHe made the remarks at a meeting here with U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2025-10-30). New Zealand letter of condolence to the families of those killed in Cobar, Australia mine explosion. wsws.org Monk, whose son was one of 29 workers killed in the 2010 Pike River disaster in New Zealand, extends condolences to the families of the two people killed in the Endeavour mine explosion on October 28 and urges them to "stay strong and pursue answers and accountability."
(2025-10-30). How 'smart cities' can protect communities from climate risks. scmp.com Floods are becoming more severe across the Asia-Pacific, driven by the mounting effects of climate change. Nine of the 15 nations most affected by extreme weather are in this region. | According to a study commissioned by the Asia Development Bank in 2012, up to 410 million urban dwellers and 341 million inland residents are at risk of coastal flooding in Asia. Sudden-onset events like flash floods are especially frequent in densely populated cities, where impermeable surfaces, constrained…
(2025-10-30). The Big Myth of Market Fundamentalism. indybay.org In the modern world, people talk as though the market is a deity. The market is a tool. It is a means to social outcome and satisfaction that can be positive, but it's not a deity. You don't turn society inside out to serve the market. The market is there to serve the people and their social goals. (Rob Johnson)…
(2025-10-30). Strengthening protection against reprisals at the United Nations. fidh.org Human rights defenders continue to face reprisals for engaging with the United Nations, despite formal commitments to protect them. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) calls for stronger, concrete measures to ensure that cooperation with the UN is truly safe.
Geneva, 16 October 2025. As the Human Rights Council adopted its biannual resolution on cooperation with the United Nations (UN) this September, a deeply concerning reality was once again confirmed: human rights (…) | – |
(2025-10-30). Money of the Future and Money as a Public Good. indybay.org What central problems in today's monetary system should be solved with this solution? Concentration of power, inequality, systemic instability, boundless greed, competition, pressure to grow, environmental destruction, fear, stress, burnout, alienation, materialism, diseases. The focus on returns & the pursuit of profit would give way to a systemic orientation toward the common good.
(2025-10-30). Renewable Energy in the USA: Stupid is as Stupid Does. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-30). Activists Ask Berkeley City Council to Consider Reparations for African-Americans. indybay.org Reparations for African-Americans in Berkeley has been proposed by the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists.
(2025-10-30). The class issues in the New York City mayoral election. wsws.org Support for the Mamdani campaign reflects a shift to the left among workers and youth, but Mamdani's program does not represent a way forward in the fight against oligarchy and dictatorship.
(2025-10-30). U.S. Officials Hid Shireen Abu Akleh Assassination Findings to Appease Israel. indybay.org Washington, D.C., October 27, 2025 | The Biden administration's cover-up of Israel's assassination of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as detailed in today's New York Times reporting, is a treasonous betrayal of public trust. Current and former U.S. officials admit that internal findings on the 2022 murder of Abu Akleh were "soft-pedaled" to appease the Israeli government and preserve a "working relationship" with the Israeli military. Prioritizing a foreign government over the life and rights of an American journalist violates the Constitution, betrays press freedom, and breaks faith with…
(2025-10-30). Australia: Queensland Teachers Union trying to rush through sell-out award deal. wsws.org The union leadership is running roughshod over the democratic rights of teachers.
(2025-10-30). Sudan: Statement on the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers. icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan.
(2025-10-30). Democrats, Sanders, Jacobin defend Maine's Graham Platner following Nazi tattoo revelation. wsws.org Self-identified "progressive" Democrats and Jacobin magazine are defending the longtime soldier for US imperialism even as more information emerges confirming his pro-war politics.
(2025-10-30). Trump directs nuclear testing in US after 33 years over Russia, China moves. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the United States will immediately resume nuclear testing in a bid to match other nuclear powers with a special mention of Russia and China. | In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that because of other countries' testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis and that the process will begin immediately. | "The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. Russia is second and China a distant third, but will be…
(2025-10-30). Sudan Mass Atrocities in Captured Darfur City: Rampant Abuse of Fleeing Civilians by RSF. juancole.com Human Rights Watch — (Nairobi) — Dozens of videos posted on social media in recent days show Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carrying out extrajudicial killings and other serious violations against people fleeing North Darfur's capital, El Fasher, Human Rights Watch said today. Thousands of people are leaving following the RSF takeover of the city on October 26, 2025. …
(2025-10-30). Xi y Trump se reúnen en Corea del Sur con expectativas de acuerdos comerciales. cubadebate.cu El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, y su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, se reunieron este jueves en la ciudad surcoreana de Busan, al margen de la cumbre del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico. El encuentro se produjo en un contexto de una guerra comercial sin precedentes que ha tensado significativamente las relaciones entre las dos principales economías del mundo.
(2025-10-30). EE.UU. admite que presionó para evitar rechazo en ONU a bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos intentó hacerse escuchar en la ONU con sus mentiras sobre el bloqueo a Cuba, en medio de la exposición de delegaciones en rechazo al cerco contra el archipiélago caribeño. | Para acompañar una fallida intervención del embajador en ONU, Mike Waltz, la Oficina de Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental del Departamento norteamericano de Estado reclamó que ningún país respalde al que llamó "régimen ilegítimo". | En el rosario de absurdos ante la Asamblea General, el diplomático, a quien interrumpió el canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, por insistir en términos incivilizados y crudos, el representante de la…
(2025-10-30). COP30 climate conference (Brazil): FIDH experts available on human rights and climate action. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Sudan: ICRC Statement on the Situation in Darfur. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Trump says President Xi is a great leader of a great country. ecns.cn
(2025-10-29). Xi says China's development does not contradict U.S. vision of "Making America Great Again" ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Chad: Psychosocial support heals the invisible wounds carried by Sudanese refugees. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Trump says he and Xi will agree to some more things. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Thailand: Authorities must protect human rights defenders Angkhana Neelapaijit and Sunai Phasuk from threats, uphold freedom of expression. fidh.org
(2025-10-29). President Xi Jinping: China and the United States are fully able to help each other succeed and prosper together. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). Cambodian activist at risk of losing citizenship. aljazeera.com
(2025-10-30). Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-21 mission meet press. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). For a Labor Blockade of Israel & Stop the US War on Venezuela – Rally at SF Labor Council. indybay.org
(2025-10-30). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). The 6th National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Uganda : Arbitrary detention of 12 Stop EACOP youth activists. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). Flash: Trump says he has a great relationship with Xi. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). UN Binding treaty on business and human rights: A call for access to justice against corporate abuses at the 11th negotiation session. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). Xi says willing to continue to work with Trump to lay solid foundation for China-U.S. relations, and create favorable environment for two countries' development. ecns.cn
(2025-10-29). China unveils Shenzhou-21 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Chad: Hard blow to the peaceful transfer of power. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). Trump says he, Xi to have fantastic relationship for long period of time. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Xi says China, U.S. should be partners, friends ⚪ a lesson from history, a necessity of reality. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Death toll in Brazil's Rio police raid rises to 132. albawaba.com
(2025-10-30). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction. icrc.org
(2025-10-29). Autonomous sanitation vehicles compete in Chengdu. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-10-30). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). President Xi Jinping: Ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn
(2025-10-30). Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). Sudan: Civilians fleeing and remaining in Al Fasher must be spared from harm, get access to aid. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-30). How the Pa. Supreme Court retention race could impact environmental protection. whyy.org
(2025-10-30). National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2025-10-29). Over 100 Palestinians killed by Israel despite Gaza ceasefire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Israeli strikes have massacred at least 100 Palestinians, including 35 children, across the war-torn Gaza Strip, marking the latest violation of the ceasefire between Hamas and the occupying entity.
(2025-10-29). Democracy Now! 2025-10-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 29, 2025; "Groundhog Day": Israel Breaks Ceasefire to Attack Gaza, Killing 104 People, Including 46 Children; Hurricanes Should Be Named After Fossil Fuel Firms: Mikaela Loach, Jamaican British Climate Activist; Federal Agent Pointed Gun at My Head: Illinois Lawmaker Hoan Huynh Denounces ICE Raids in Chicago; "Coexistence, My Ass!": Israeli Comic Noam Shuster Eliassi Uses Humor to Oppose Occupation & Genocide | Headlines for October 29, 2025; "Groundhog Day": Israel Breaks Ceasefire to Attack Gaza, Killing 104 People, Including 46 Children; Hurricanes Should…
(2025-10-29). Houthis threaten Israel, arrest suspected spies amid Gaza ceasefire tensions. hindustantimes.com Amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threatened to resume attacks on Israel following alleged ceasefire violations. After pausing their Red Sea operations, the group is now targeting U.S. and Israeli goods through a wide-ranging boycott campaign. The group is also turning inward, conducting mass arrests and a sweeping internal crackdown on suspected "spies. The Houthis released footage showing military drills and training graduations. Reports say the rebels detained their own Political Council Secretary, accusing him of espionage and foreign ties. The move comes amid mass arrests,…
(2025-10-29). UN denounces destruction in Gaza after two years of attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The magnitude of destruction in Gaza Strip is incalculable, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) warned.
(2025-10-29). Israel-Hamas ceasefire under strain after Israeli airstrikes kill 104 in Gaza. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is once again in trouble. On Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 104 persons, according to local health officials. The strikes happened after an Israeli soldier was killed in a Palestinian attack near the border.Israel said the airstrikes were a response to a "clear violation" of the truce. "We will keep the ceasefire but respond to any attack," the Israeli military said. Hamas denied breaking the ceasefire, saying it remains committed to peace.The truce, made earlier this month with US help, required Hamas to release hostages in exch…
(2025-10-29). Iraq's elections: A high-stakes vote amid the US-Iran tug of war. newarab.com 
In recent years, Baghdad has impressively navigated a Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza beginning in October 2023, the 2023—24 Israel-Hezbollah war, and
(2025-10-29). Israel home destruction amid truce points toward Gaza annexation. newarab.com 
Although the ceasefire took effect on 10 October, and Israel began pulling troops back to what it calls the yellow line, explosions have continued almost nightly in areas east and north of the Strip. Israeli forc…
(2025-10-29). U.S. Veterans condemn Israel's blatant ceasefire violations. workers.org 
By Veterans For Peace Veterans For Peace sent Workers World its statement on the latest developments in Gaza. See veteransforpeace.org. Veterans For Peace unequivocally condemns Israel's gross violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. We demand that the Trump administration pressure Israel to abide by the ceasefire agreement; to end all . . . |
(2025-10-29). Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime's airstrikes on Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Zionist Israeli regime's breach of the ceasefire with the Hamas movement in resuming airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-10-29). With intervention, fragile Gaza cease-fire survives another day. haaretz.com After another deadly clash in Rafah, Israel's response — and the fate of the fragile cease-fire — once again hinged on a late-night statement from the U.S. president…
(2025-10-29). Hamas leader in Gaza speaks on current status of agreement. workers.org 
The Resistance News Network posted the following interview for Al Jazeera by Hamas leader in Gaza, Dr. Khalil al-Hayya, on Oct. 26, 2025. Dr. Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in Gaza The occupation failed to achieve its goals, and I do not believe the occupation has the motivation to return to . . . |
(2025-10-29). 110 martyrs have been claimed by the Israeli aggression on Gaza since yesterday: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-29). Oramah bows out of Afreximbank as assets hit $44 bn. independent.co.ug 
He championed the strengthening of socio-economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, backed major industrial projects and initiatives like the Dangote Refinery and the African Medical Centre of Excellence Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, marked the end of an era as President and Chairman of the Board, Professor …
(2025-10-29). Araghchi congratulates Turkey on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi congratulated his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's National Republic Day.
(2025-10-29). Biometric bracelets for prisoners. aclu.org Some prisons and jails around the United States have started using non-consensual, non-removable biometric wrist straps on prisoners to monitor their pulse, blood oxygenation level, skin temperature, "activity level," and location. The ACLU…
(2025-10-29). Trump says 'it's too bad' he can't run for a third term. whyy.org "If you read it, it's pretty clear," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One enroute from Japan to South Korea. "I'm not allowed to run. It's too bad." | The president's comments, which continue his on-again, off-again musings about a third term, came a day after
(2025-10-29). Books that changed the world: Historians assess 100 years of International Publishers. peoplesworld.org 
Every month at People's World, we receive solicitations for a variety of new books that are hot off the press and looking to score a review in a progressive publication. Publicists and authors contact us, hoping for a chance to get their work in front of the eyes of audiences who read outlets like …
(2025-10-29). At his request, judges allow Netanyahu to enter criminal trial court last, to avoid questions. haaretz.com At the hearing, the prime minister's counsel, Amit Hadad, reiterated the defense's objections to switching to four hearings a week. Part of the hearing was held behind closed doors for security reasons…
(2025-10-29). Jerusalem warns of Israeli push to destroy Al-Aqsa, build temple. newarab.com 
Jerusalem has warned of increasingly open and accelerated moves by extremist Jewish groups that it says are now working methodically to target, and ultimately destroy, In a statement on Wednesday, the governorate said the public activities of these groups have become "an organised colonial project" led and supported by political and religious actors within the
(2025-10-29). SATIRE: Report: Guy Who Sings 'Thriller' Has Bunch Of Non-Halloween Music, Too. theonion.com CLEVELAND—Revealing a vast, forgotten catalog of legitimate pop compositions, a report released Thursday about novelty musical act Michael Joseph Jackson found that the man who recorded the perennial Halloween classic "Thriller" also had a bunch of non-Halloween music. "Jackson is, of course, exclusively known for his haunted hit 'Thriller' and singing spooky lyrics like 'No …
(2025-10-29). The Economics of Crazy. counterpunch.org 
It is striking that many people feel the need to claim that Donald Trump has some coherent economic plan for the country. It's understandable that Trump's team likes to pretend that his random ramblings and angry acts of revenge are all part of some grand strategy, but why would anyone not on his payroll play along with this obvious absurdity?
(2025-10-29). Milwaukee, November 2, 2025: Rally to Demand Food Aid! No Cut Offs! (Bring Food Donations). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-29). 'Norita' film review: Emotional doc explores resistance and revolutionary motherhood in Argentina. peoplesworld.org 
The documentary Norita is both an emotional gut-punch and a soothing hug of inspiration and hope. And that makes sense, given that the film's central focus is a small spitfire of a woman who gave a murderous dictatorship hell by never backing down in the fight to find her son and stood in solidarity and …
(2025-10-29). US lawmakers urge Trump to respond to Sudan 'horrors' by RSF. newarab.com 
(2025-10-29). Hafez Theater Hall hosting "Casablanca" stage adaptation for first time in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hafez Theater Hall in Tehran is hosting a stage adaptation of the 1942 romantic drama "Casablanca".
(2025-10-29). Mapping Uganda's climate future. independent.co.ug 
Why climate vulnerability data could be the compass for country's resilient food system Entebbe, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On a breezy October 22 morning in Entebbe, a mix of scientists, policymakers, and agricultural experts gathered in a lakeside resort conference room with a shared sense of urgency. Maps glowed on a projector screen, …
(2025-10-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-29). Shots fired at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's house in Canada, Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Multiple rounds of shots were fired at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's house in Canada. The lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post. The gang stated that the attack was carried out because Channi Nattan was reportedly developing close ties with fellow singer Saradar Khera. | The claim was made by Bishnoi's aide, Goldy Dhillon, who also released a video of the firing. | 'Sat Sri Akal! I am Goldy Dhillon (Lawrence Bishnoi Gang). The reason for the firing at singer Channi Nattan's house yesterday is Saradar Khera'. | The gang has also issued a blatant war…
(2025-10-29). Cuba at ISA Assembly follows up on key agreements. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's participation in the General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) allows for monitoring the results of the recent visit to the island of the alliance's leadership, a Cuban official reported.
(2025-10-29). Iran, Indonesia resolved to boost bilateral cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says both Iran and Indonesia are ready to enhance their bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
(2025-10-29). US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest. aljazeera.com Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as 'political prosecution' amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.
(2025-10-29). The Singularity of (AI) Shit. counterpunch.org 
On the horizon lies a confluence of catastrophe. One stream is the wealth-concentrating power of capitalism, leading to existential battles between a small group of oligarchs. They have the proven ability to take over states; no democratic force can stop them. Only revolution can re-set the clock. Then growth will resume, along with the concentration
(2025-10-29). The Past as a Site of Radical Otherness in Nishant Batsha's "A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart" publicbooks.org "I am a novelist first and a historian second. That's how the tension you mention resolves itself: I know I'm trying to tell a story."
(2025-10-29). Only a multipolar coalition can secure Ukraine peace. scmp.com The now-delayed meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, could have been a turning point towards peace in Ukraine. Instead, it has revealed a deeper fault line. | However, it is one that can be overcome. Even the Kremlin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, believes that the parties are close to an end to the war.
(2025-10-29). Trump claims 250% tariff threat ended India-Pakistan conflict. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he threatened India and Pakistan with 250 per cent tariffs to help spur the resolution of their conflict earlier this year, describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "the nicest-looking guy" who was also a "killer" eager to fight. | Trump made the comments on Wednesday while addressing a meeting of corporate leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
(2025-10-29). Tatiana Cunningham talks about the CNYS Black Expo 2025. mediasanctuary.org It's that time of the year again, celebrating the seventh year of the CNYS Black Expo. H Bosh Jr sat down with Tatiana Cunningham, founder and CEO of the CNYS Black Expo. Tatiana shares her vision on how she got started and shares her vision of why she wanted to create the black expo. Seven years later, this has grown to be one of the biggest expos in New York State.
(2025-10-29). CovertAction Bulletin Feeding the Crisis: SNAP Under Siege in the Shutdown. covertactionmagazine.com Funding for SNAP, the federal Supplemental Food Assistance Program, is set to expire on November 1st due to the ongoing government shutdown that's about to hit the one-month mark…
(2025-10-29). The world financial and geo-political framework at a time of imminent disorder. thealtworld.com Putin remains focussed on achieving a new Europe-wide security architecture, writes Alastair Crooke. | Trump's attempt to build a 'Budapest scenario' (i.e. a Putin-Trump summit grounded on the earlier Alaska 'understanding') was unilaterally cancelled (by the U.S.) amid acrimony. Putin had initiated the 2.5 hr Monday call. It reportedly contained tough talking by Putin about the lack of U.S. preparation towards a political framework — both in respect to Ukraine, but crucially also in respect to Russia's wider security needs. | However, when it was announced by the American side, Trump's proposal had reverte…
(2025-10-29). US: Parental Notice for Abortion Causes Harm. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2025 Rebecca Hendin for Human Rights Watch | State laws requiring healthcare providers to notify a parent about a young person's abortion decision cause harmful delays and can block access to health care.While policymakers have described parental notification as less onerous than parental consent laws, parental notification laws effectively grant parents—or a judge—veto power over a young person's abortion decision.Lawmakers in states with parental notification laws should repeal these laws and affirm young people's rights to make fundamental decisions about their bod…
(2025-10-29). Despite pressure, the world stands with Cuba against US blockade. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba achieved another victory on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after obtaining 165 votes in favor of the resolution calling for an end to the US blockade against the island.
(2025-10-29). Federal judge halts Trump's firings, but can't mandate back pay. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—A federal judge in San Francisco halted President Donald Trump's arbitrary firings—without pay—of some 4,000 federal workers since the Trump-backed partial federal shutdown began on October 1. But Judge Susan Illston couldn't give them back pay, too. After a one-day hearing on a suit by the Government Employees (AFGE), AFSCME, the Teachers, and other …
(2025-10-29). RUBIS Energy Uganda launches new service stations, national expansion on track. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubis Energy Uganda confirmed a significant step in its national expansion strategy with the official launch of 15 new service stations across the country. This strategic investment is designed to modernise Uganda's energy and mobility infrastructure, focusing on delivering enhanced value, efficiency, and integrated convenience to Ugandan motorists and households. …
(2025-10-29). A Long History of Xenophobia in Public Housing. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. housing market has been ensnared in a growing affordability crisis for decades. The problem has gotten dramatically worse in recent years. Since 2019, home prices are up 60% nationwide. A record-high 22 million renters are "cost-burdened" — spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Meanwhile, stagnant wages, limited housing supply and
(2025-10-29). Zelensky sabotaging Trump-Xi Jinping meet? Ukraine leader's anti-China rant ahead of talks | Russia. hindustantimes.com Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused China of enabling Russia's war in Ukraine, citing shipments of Chinese machinery to the Russian military, sanctions evasion, and the presence of over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting alongside Russian troops. Zelenskyy appealed for China to pressure Moscow to end the war and halt all forms of material or indirect support.
(2025-10-29). Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Resumes Abortion Care. wibailoutpeople.org 
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed abortion care at our health centers. We maintain our commitment to providing the full range of reproductive health services—including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing and treatment, miscarriage management, and more. At a time when access to reproductive health care is under attack, we're standing firm in our mission to …
(2025-10-29). Father of detained British journalist Sami Hamidi speaks out. newarab.com 
The father of Hamdi was detained by ICE officers and had his visa revoked while on a speaking tour of the US, the Departmen…
(2025-10-29). The Economic Weapon: Sanctions as the Empire's Modern Arsenal. english.almanar.com.lb 
Safa Ezzeddine Translated by Hussein Mughniyeh When the cannons of war fell silent after the Second World War, a new kind of battlefield emerged—one that required no armies, only signatures, decrees, and financial systems. The victors of the century built a global order where economic power replaced the sword, and sanctions became the new siege …
(2025-10-29). 'Modi is nicest looking guy': Trump heaps praises on Indian PM, repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump, while addressing business leaders at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) luncheon in South Korea on Wednesday, showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the "nicest looking guy" and "tough as hell." Trump also reiterated his claim of having intervened earlier this year to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.Recounting events from May, Trump said he had "used trade pressure" to help stop a potential confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations. "Two nuclear countries were ready to fight. They told me to let them, but I said no. Prime…
(2025-10-29). Dutch voters head to polls in election test for Europe's far-right. scmp.com The Dutch headed to the polls on Wednesday for a snap election seen as a litmus test for the strength of the far-right, which has made powerful gains across Europe. | Polls suggest anti-immigration and anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is narrowly on course to repeat his stunning election success from two years ago with his far-right Freedom Party (PVV).
(2025-10-29). The Republicans' Plan is in Plain Sight. counterpunch.org 
What is it about an insidious, long-term plan that makes commercial media ignore what's lying in plain sight? With Congress at a standstill, the Republican-led House refusing to return to session, and the Senate unable to pass any bill to reopen the government, reporters seem stuck in a loop. Coverage of a government shutdown typically
(2025-10-29). Trump's power and control is slipping through his fingers—and he knows it. nationofchange.org All of this should serve as evidence that Trump's grip on power is quickly slipping through his fingers, and he knows it.
(2025-10-29). VIDEO: Narenjestan Qavam House in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Narenjestan-e Qavam is a garden in Shiraz in south western Iran which attracts lots of tourists each year.
(2025-10-29). Book Garden Cineplex to screen Chinese animated film franchise "Ne Zha" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Book Garden Cineplex in Tehran will screen the Chinese 3D-animated film series "Ne Zha" on the weekend.
(2025-10-29). Trump Claims He Can Send "Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines" Into US Cities. truthout.org President Donald Trump alarmed many critics this week when he once again mused about deploying the military on the streets of US cities. As reported by The New York Times, Trump told a group of American troops stationed in Japan on Tuesday that he could send the military into US cities under the pretense of fighting crime. "We have cities that are troubled, we can't have cities that are… |
(2025-10-29). Diplomatic meltdown marks Kabul-Islamabad dialogue. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have dramatically collapsed after four days of negotiations leaving mediators from Qatar and Turkey stunned at the breakdown. The negotiations were a step toward regional stability but instead exposed deep mistrust, disunity, and competing agendas, particularly over the issue of U.S. drone operations and cross-border terror.
(2025-10-29). RFK Jr walks back Trump administration's claims linking Tylenol and autism. aljazeera.com US official urges 'cautious approach' after Trump baselessly claimed taking Tylenol is linked autism in children.
(2025-10-29). France in Crisis: an Interview with Jean Luc Melenchon and La France Insoumise. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-29). Daughter of CIA's First Master Spy in the Middle East Says Today's Wars Have Been Triggered by Great Power Competition to Control Oil and Natural Gas. covertactionmagazine.com Charlotte Dennett is an investigative journalist and lawyer whose father, Daniel Dennett, was considered to be America's first master spy in the Middle East. As head of counter-intelligence for the Central Intelligence group—the immediate forerunner of the CIA—Daniel traveled to Saudi Arabia in 1947 to determine the route of a new Trans-Arabian pipeline and whether …
(2025-10-29). Inaugurada III Convención Científica Internacional en Universidad de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
La III Convención Científica Internacional inaugurada en la Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodríguez, extenderá sus sesiones hasta el próximo día 31, con la participación de investigadores de diferentes regiones del mundo, y la misión de poner en alto la ciencia para el beneficio de la sociedad. | Universidad cienfueguera que acaba de ser reconocida en conmemoración del 90 Aniversario del British COUNCIL, por la colaboración y el liderazgo en la implementación del Proyecto Inglés para el Desarrollo. | Asimismo, entregaron estímulos a investigadores por la dedicación con la casa de altos estudios, entre o…
(2025-10-29). Hezbollah's Narrative for 2024 War (Day 37): Sheikh Naim Qassem Elected as Secretary General. english.almanar.com.lb 
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, …
(2025-10-29). 'Not a withdrawal': US scales back troop presence on Nato border. scmp.com The United States has informed its Nato allies that it will scale back its troop presence along Europe's eastern border with Ukraine as it focuses on security priorities elsewhere in the world, Romania's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. | The US Army later confirmed the move, but denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to Nato. | Depending on operations and exercises, around 80,000-100,000 US troops are usually present on European soil.
(2025-10-29). Not Russia or Iran, but Cuba embarrasses & shuts up America at UN | Embargo | Caribbean | Venezuela. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and Cuba clashed at the UN General Assembly as Cuba and its allies demanded an end to the decades-long U.S. embargo, blaming Washington for economic hardship and shortages on the island. The U.S. rejected these claims, accusing Cuba of supporting terrorism and deflecting responsibility for its economic woes. Most global delegates voiced strong support for ending the embargo, with only the U.S. and Israel opposed as the Assembly prepared for another annual vote on the issue.
(2025-10-29). Russian Forces Finally Break Through Into Key Eastern Ukrainian Stronghold. twz.com 
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(2025-10-29). Iran seems not to be actively enriching uranium: Grossi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has told media on Wednesday that Iran does not appear to be actively enriching uranium.
(2025-10-29). 75,000 Camden County residents rely on SNAP. Here's how to find alternative food resources — and how to help — amid the government shutdown. 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? As the federal government shutdown continues, states across the U.S. are bracing for at least a temporary SNAP provides food assistance for 42 million people nationwide. About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the program. Among them are more than 800,000 people in New Jersey.
(2025-10-29). Cameroon on the Brink of War: Post-Election Violence Erupts After Disputed Results. worldbeyondwar.org 
On October 27, 2025, the results of the October 12 highly contested presidential election in Cameroon were announced amid an already tense atmosphere marked by clashes between the populations of several cities and the army. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-10-29). Iran beat South Korea at 2025 IHF U17 World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated South Korea 30-21 at the 1st IHF Men's Under-17 World Championship on Wednesday.
(2025-10-29). Iran's Zandi wins gold at 2025 World Taekwondo Championship. en.mehrnews.com Iran's Abolfazl Zandi won a gold medal at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships.
(2025-10-29). Overwhelming victory at UN General Assembly: 165 member states vote to end the U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu At the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, an overwhelming majority of member states voted against the U.S. blockade and in favor of Cuba. A total of 165 countries votes to end Washington's economic, financial and trade blockade against Cuba. Seven voted in favor of the blockade ⚪ including the usual suspects: the United States and Israel… and there were 12 abstentions.
(2025-10-29). China's poverty alleviation inspires visiting African officials. independent.co.ug 
YINCHUAN, | Xinhua | Despite the three flights over about 18 hours that it takes to reach Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ayak Awer Chan Liol from South Sudan said the journey was well worth it. "It's definitely eye-opening to come here," said Liol, a poverty eradication through economic development …
(2025-10-29). Arab League Chief Ahmed Abul Gheit arrives in Ain Al-Tineh to meet Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-29). Díaz-Canel: Cuba defeated the blockade again. radiohc.cu "A dignified, resilient Cuba, without any fear of the turbulent, brutal, cynical, and lying empire, has once again defeated the six-decade-long genocidal blockade," declared Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, today, following the Caribbean nation's victory at the United Nations.
(2025-10-29). Iran boosting defense might day by day as threat of Israeli aggression hangs over country. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military commander says the country keeps enhancing its defense capabilities day by day.
(2025-10-29). Gunboat Diplomacy in the Caribbean. counterpunch.org 
Disproportionate Force, Hidden Motives The Trump administration has now conducted 10 known strikes on boats off the Venezuelan and Colombian coasts that supposedly carry drugs destined for the US. The administration has now amassed a veritable armada in the region—several attack boats, a nuclear-capable submarine, an aircraft carrier strike group, a Marine expeditionary unit, and
(2025-10-29). 'Thaura!': Women rise in Aden amid war, corruption and blackouts. newarab.com 
The gathering takes place in the Al-Urood Square has an enormous roundabout at the centre, and it is here, during these 10 years of The symbolism of this place, therefore, is powerful — mark…
(2025-10-29). Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack. aljazeera.com Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
(2025-10-29). Sudan: Mass Atrocities in Captured Darfur City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced Sudanese people who fled El Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) arrive in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, on October 28, 2025. | © 2025 Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Dozens of videos posted on social media in recent days show Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carrying out extrajudicial killings and other serious violations against people fleeing North Darfur's capital, El Fasher, Human Rights Watch said today.Thousands of people are leaving following the RSF takeover of the city on October 26, 2025. The takeover is the culm…
(2025-10-29). Bruno Rodríguez: "The U.S. blockade is collective punishment against the Cuban people" radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced in an exclusive interview with teleSUR the intensification of US pressure on the international community to maintain the economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, and reaffirmed that the UN General Assembly will vote again in favor of its elimination. | In a conversation with journalist Marcela Rodríguez, the Cuban Foreign Minister highlighted that the debate held at the United Nations General Assembly included the participation of more than seven groups of countries, including the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 77 and China, who sp…
(2025-10-29). Tens of Millions at Risk of Hunger if US Food Assistance Lapses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A rally for SNAP benefits as food aid benefits will be suspended starting November 1 amid the ongoing US government shutdown, Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston, October 28, 2025. | © 2025 Brian Snyder/Reuters…
(2025-10-29). Narco Terrorist Street War Erupts in COP30 Host Country. wattsupwiththat.com Sure hope no COP30 attendees were planing to fly in via Rio de Janeiro.
(2025-10-29). Araghchi congratulates Turkey on Republic Day, calls for deeper bilateral ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, as well as to the government and people of Turkey, on the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
(2025-10-29). Powered Test Of Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo, Putin Claims. twz.com 
President Vladimir Putin says that Russia successfully tested one of its
(2025-10-29). 'Progress cannot be stopped': China's chief Paris envoy talks trade, EV tariffs. scmp.com This month,…
(2025-10-29). Bloqueo contra la Cardiología. Verdades que duelen. radiohc.cu 
El reloj de la vida puso en aviso al corazón de la octogenaria Francisca Cabrera Suri; pero ahí está ella sin rendirse, pese a que la espera por un marcapasos ha sido agónica. Después de 38 días de ingreso en la Sala de Cardiología del Hospital Provincial General Camilo Cienfuegos, la noticia de que ya este miércoles tiene previsto el implante, casi la hace saltar de la cama. | "Vine aquí a una consulta, y cuando me hicieron el eco, me encontraron un problema de bloqueo y derrame. Estuve grave en Terapia Intensiva y rebasé; de allí me trajeron para ponerme un marcapasos. Ya de eso hace más de un mes y ha sido des…
(2025-10-29). Russia tests nuclear-capable underwater drone, boasting unmatched speed and depth. scmp.com Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, declaring that the new weapon cannot be intercepted. | Putin's statement, which comes three days after he praised a successful test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, appears to be another message to US President Donald Trump that Russia is standing firm in its maximalist demands on Ukraine.
(2025-10-29). Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban as peace talks fail. newarab.com 
Pakistan's defence minister threatened on Wednesday to "obliterate" the ruling Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, a dramatic escalation of rhetoric Truce negotiations concluded in Istanbul without a "workable solution", Pakistan's information minister said early on Wednesday, in a blow for peace in the region after this month's deadly clashes. | Pakistan reacted with fury to the failure of the talks, which sources said ended…
(2025-10-29). Dutch vote in snap election seen as test for Europe's far-right. newarab.com 
The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a knife-edge election, with all eyes on the performance of the far-right, which is riding high in many top European countries. | Polls suggest But with half the electorate still undecided, the result is too close to call, and a pack of three other parties has closed the gap in recent days. | "It is impossible to tell r…
(2025-10-29). La demolición del ala este de la Casa Blanca, una metáfora de la forma en que Trump arrasa con las normas. cubadebate.cu Dos árboles de magnolia memorables, el jardín de Jackie Kennedy, la oficina de las primeras damas y la puerta de ingreso de dignatarios que protagonizaron encuentros históricos, todos devastados. La demolición del ala este de la Casa Blanca se ha convertido en una metáfora de la forma en que Donald Trump ha arrasado con las normas, las instituciones y hasta con el orden mundial en su segundo mandato.
(2025-10-29). Israeli settlers attack, write racist slogans in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers on Wednesday set fire to two cars and spray-painted racist slogans after forcibly entering Palestinian towns in the occupied The settlers descended on the town of Atara, located north of The two vehicles belonged to a resident n…
(2025-10-29). Exaggerated utility: the bogus value of the Pentagon press pass. onlineopinion.com.au The Pentagon's new press rules have alarmed journalists – but maybe losing their passes will finally set them free.
(2025-10-29). MSF ordered to leave Libya with 'no reason' given, medical group says. aljazeera.com Doctors Without Borders says it was told to leave by November 9 and that it hopes to find 'positive solution' soon.