(2025-11-01). Unexploded bombs sow fear among Gazans under fragile truce. geo.tv 
Palestinian children play in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on October 25, 2025. — AFP Moein al-Hattu's home has been ripped apart, its cinder block walls blown out into the street and a dusty grey bomb hangs menacingly from a damaged pillar, its tip resting on a…
(2025-11-01). The US And Israel: Tale Of Two Rogue Settler-Colonial States. popularresistance.org Over the last two weeks, images of starving Palestinians in a dystopian backdrop of bombed out buildings reflect the horrific reality of a terrain that has experienced the equivalent of six Hiroshima atomic bombs. It is a reminder that the genocide in Gaza continues even as the pathetic zealous characters surrounding the U.S. President spoke of a ceasefire, an end to the assault on Gaza, and Trump as the peace president. | That cynical game was finally brought to an end with the unsurprising announcement by Benjamin Netanyahu, the indicted war criminal and Prime Minister of the ethno-supremacist apartheid state o…
(2025-11-01). City of Nuremberg censors Mehring Verlag event on Gaza genocide at Left-wing Literature Fair. wsws.org The censorship measure in Nuremberg is one of countless attacks on fundamental democratic rights. Congresses have been banned, cultural centres closed and artists and scientists persecuted for speaking out against the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-11-01). Israeli warplanes pound Gaza as Hamas hands over dead captives. newarab.com 
The Israeli army has launched strikes on the Gaza Strip for a fourth straight day, killing at least three people and putting further strain on This comes as the Red Cross reported that it had handed over three unidentified bodies to Israel after receiving them from Hamas. | Arab media outlets, including The New Arab's Arabic-language sister publication Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, said Israeli forces carried out several
(2025-11-01). Live: Israel continues attacks on Gaza as Palestinians fear return to war. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on Gaza this week have killed more than 100 people following the killing of an Israeli soldier.
(2025-11-01). El Far3i's music bridges Gaza's pain and Palestine's future. newarab.com 
(2025-11-01). As guns fall silent, Gazans find newly reopened banks with no cash. geo.tv 
The ceasefire in Gaza has eased the trauma of Israel's air strikes and blockade but a shortage of cash has left Palestinians unable to spend what little money they have without falling victim to wartime profiteers.Banks, many damaged or destroyed along with homes, schools and other…
(2025-11-01). Saturday 11/1: Screening of film "Sitting on the Fence: Is New Zealand complicit in the Gaza Genocide?" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDxG……
(2025-11-01). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC response to staged recovery of deceased in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Sudan Urges London Halt UAE Arms Sales Over RSF Atrocities. popularresistance.org Sudan has urged the UK to end arms sales to the UAE, following reports that a Dubai-backed militia accused of genocide in Darfur has been equipped with British weapons. | Sudan said in a report provided to the UN Security Council that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an anti-government Sudanese militia, has received British small-arms targeting systems and engines for military vehicles. | Reports have surfaced in recent days of RSF militiamen massacring some 2,000 civilians in El-Fasher, after taking control of the city in the Darfur region in southwest Sudan.
(2025-11-01). Milwaukee4Palestine Launches Website DisarmDerco.com. wibailoutpeople.org 
Good morning, M4P Community! Have you heard the big news? Milwaukee4Palestine recently launched DisarmDerco.com! This new website will serve as a hub for the Disarm Derco campaign. We'll use this site to post updates about the campaign and new information we find detailing Derco's complicity in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. Visit the website today! …
(2025-11-01). Sunday 11/2: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-11-01). Report says U.S. poised to launch strikes in Venezuela at any moment. radiohc.cu A report published by the Miami Herald on Friday claims that the US is planning to launch strikes against Venezuela, while President Donald Trump denies that he is considering any military action in the Latin American country. | According to the Miami Herald, the Trump administration has made a decision to target military installations within Venezuela "at any moment." | Sources familiar with the situation indicated to the Herald that these strikes "could come at any moment." The report suggests that these new strikes might occur within days or even hours. | One source cited in the paper hinted at a potential reg…
(2025-11-01). Jefe de Estado cubano agradeció solidaridad de Nicolás Maduro y León XIV. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este viernes los mensajes de solidaridad y apoyo recibidos a raíz del paso del huracán Melissa por el oriente cubano, en especial de su homólogo de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y del papa León XIV. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, el mandatario reconoció la ayuda de Maduro al pueblo cubano en lo que calificó como horas difíciles, y su denuncia constante al cruel bloqueo de Estados Unidos, que tanto daño hace, ahora más que nunca. | Gracias, hermano Nicolás Maduro, por la ayuda a nu…
(2025-11-01). Pakistan says wants no further escalation with Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan does not seek further escalation of Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi's remarks signaled an easing of tensions between the two neighbours, who earlier this month exchanged fire along the border, leaving dozens of soldiers, civilians and militants dead. | The comments came a day after Paki…
(2025-11-01). 'Potential terrorist attack' thwarted in Michigan: FBI chief. geo.tv 
An FBI agent stands outside a home in Dearborn on October 31, 2025, Michigan, after FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency had thwarted a 'potential terrorist attack'. — AFPFBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the agency had thwarted a "potential terrorist attack" planned in…
(2025-11-01). Medical supplies, staff in short supply in Jamaica, Cuba in wake of record storm. scmp.com Jamaica plans to set up field hospitals in five western parishes after Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage to health facilities, Health Minister Christopher Tufton has said. | Local media reports from Friday quote Tufton as saying that additional support was needed for doctors and nurses, many of whom were already stretched to the limit.
(2025-11-01). The ancient Greeks knew: Empty graves are proof of tragedy — and a source of hope. haaretz.com The Greeks understood that there is no consolation in absence, but there is redemption in action. They turned symbolic burial into a ritual that allowed life to go on…
(2025-11-01). President Xi announces that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen. ecns.cn On the morning of November 1, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping attended the handover ceremony of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and announced that China would host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen of Guangdong Province.
(2025-11-01). FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament. aljazeera.com Key dates, teams, venues, players, tournament format, favourites and tickets ahead of the 20th edition of the event.
(2025-11-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-11-01). "Wounded Lee" – 50th Anniversary of Indigenous Resistance at Sacred Site in Watsonville. indybay.org Interviews on 50th anniversary of 1975 Indigenous resistance at sacred site called 'Wounded Lee' near Watsonsville, California.
(2025-11-01). Shut Down ICE in Sacramento. indybay.org Shut Down ICE in Sacramento, join the 24/7 camp outside of the building at 650 Capitol Mall.
(2025-11-01). Trump's Immigration Crackdown is an Attack on the Entire Working Class. indybay.org UAWD is calling on the UAW to mobilize nationally against ICE and the fascist raids going on against immigrants and working people…
(2025-11-01). Venezuela Thanks Russia for Support Amid US Aggression. orinocotribune.com On Friday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil expressed his country's gratitude to Russia for its stance in defense of Venezuela's sovereignty in the face of the United States military escalations in the Caribbean Sea. | On social media, Foreign Minister Gil emphasized that "on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, we express our most sincere gratitude to the government of Russia for its unwavering support in the defense of our sovereignty." | He also reiterated that Moscow and Caracas are consolidating their position as strategic allies, "and we are ready to strengthen our cooperation in key areas of dev…
(2025-11-01). The unaffordable welfare state. indybay.org Work is condensed and surplus employees are transferred to the state, i.e., the taxpayers, for support. It is the logic of capitalism itself that is responsible for many of the social upheavals of our time. It is not "the poor" who are too expensive for society—it is capitalism. It is unfortunate that the mainstream media are playing along with this game.
(2025-11-01). Saturday 11/1: Santa Cruz: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street…
(2025-11-01). President Xi Jinping delivers written address to the APEC CEO Summit. ecns.cn On the afternoon of October 31, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping delivered a written address entitled "Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity" to the APEC CEO Summit held in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.
(2025-11-01). Turkish prosecutors hand 11 people life sentences over ski resort blaze. aljazeera.com Thirty-four children were among 78 people killed in the deadly blaze, which occurred during the school holidays.
(2025-11-01). Demonstrators call for governor's resignation after deadly Rio police raid. aljazeera.com Protesters marched in Vila Cruzeiro, where days earlier residents laid out dozens of bodies of people killed by police.
(2025-11-01). UN Human Rights Chief Condemns 'Unacceptable' US Strikes, Venezuela Hails Long-Awaited Statement. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "These attacks, and their mounting human cost, are unacceptable," Turk said. "The US must halt such attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats, whatever the criminal conduct alleged against them…
(2025-11-01). APEC leaders wrap up summit after Trump and Xi reach truce in trade war. aljazeera.com Asian and Pacific Rim leaders pledge support for trade and investment that 'benefits all'.
(2025-11-01). Wintering swans return to Swan Lake in east China. ecns.cn As frost season arrives, Whooper swans returns to the Rongcheng Swan Lake National Nature Reserve in east China's Shandong Province, marking the start of their wintering journey.
(2025-11-01). Family Of British Journalist Detained In US Say UK Has Failed To Help. popularresistance.org The family of a British Muslim journalist detained by US authorities since the weekend have called for the UK government to support his immediate release from detention, criticising it for "lack of action". | Sami Hamdi was held by the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agency at San Francisco international airport during a speaking tour in the US. | The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) has described the detention as retaliation for Hamdi's criticism of Israel, calling it an "abduction". | Hamdi's wife Soumaya said on Wednesday that he was "abducted" over his a…
(2025-11-01). Petro's Pay and accounts frozen as US sanctions deepen diplomatic rift with Colombia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to comments made by his lawyer to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is having trouble getting his salary since the United States put sanctions on him, his family, and high-ranking officials in his administration. | The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced sanctions against Petro, his wife, one of his sons, and Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco. They say these people are not doing enough to stop drug trafficking in Colombia. | The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions freeze all of the listed people's assets in the…
(2025-11-01). APEC leaders adopt joint declaration on deepening cooperation. ecns.cn Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Saturday adopted a joint declaration as they concluded the two-day meeting on deepening cooperation for a sustainable future.
(2025-11-01). "Abu Lulu" in custody: RSF launches probe into alleged violations in Darfur's El Fasher. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan said on Thursday that they had arrested several people in El Fasher, the capital of Darfur State, who were suspected of breaking the law. One of the suspects was a man known as "Abu Lulu." | The RSF said in a Telegram message that the arrests were made in accordance with the orders of the leaders and their promise to follow the law and military rules during wartime. The statement said, "Our forces have arrested several people who were involved in abuses that happened during the liberation of El Fasher, most notably (Abu Lulu)."
(2025-11-01). What Morocco's UN-backed autonomy plan means for Western Sahara. newarab.com 
(2025-11-01). Palestinian factions condemn ceasefire violations, hold U.S. responsible for massacres. workers.org 
Resistance News Network posted the following statements on Oct. 29, 2025. Palestinian factions issued a series of statements condemning the occupation's clear violation of the ceasefire agreement, citing "horrific massacres" and the "brutal shelling" of civilian areas and displacement tents. The groups uniformly held the "israeli" occupation and the U.S. . . . |
(2025-11-01). The Security and the Fourth International investigation deepens. wsws.org This lectures reviews in detail the key developments in the Security and the Fourth International investigation in 1976-77, as the ICFI relentlessly pursued the truth behind the GPU conspiracy to murder Leon Trotsky.
(2025-11-01). Away with NATO! indybay.org NATO is a proven useless institution. Its largest active military operation—12 years in Afghanistan—led to military defeat in 80 percent of the country, the establishment of a regime with extremely limited influence, and a booming heroin export industry that finances the criminal underworld in virtually all NATO countries.
(2025-11-01). A City of Light and Layers: Chongqing's Global Moment>. ecns.cn With its unique cityscape, deep cultural heritage, rich travel experiences, and visitor-friendly services. Chongqing is full of unexpected wonders waiting to be discovered. Welcome to China's cyberpunk city, a place alive with futuristic vibes.
(2025-11-01). No appointment? No entry to White House press officials' rooms. scmp.com A new White House rule issued on Friday restricts the ability of credentialed journalists to freely access the offices of press secretary Karoline Leavitt and other top communications officials in the West Wing, near the Oval Office. | The new memorandum from the National Security Council bans journalists from accessing Room 140, also known as "Upper Press", without a prior appointment, citing the need to protect potentially sensitive material. | It said the change would take effect immediately.
(2025-11-01). Egypt set to open grand museum in lavish ceremony. newarab.com 
After years of delays, Cairo is finally set to open the Seventy-nine delegations, including 39 heads of state and government, are expected at the ceremony, which begins at 7: 30 pm local time (1730 GMT). | Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Spain and Denmark will be among those sending representatives, according to a statement from the Egypt…
(2025-11-01). Disability rights are workers' rights! workers.org 
For the last few years, the monthly Second Sunday Dialogue public meetings of the Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) have been discussing the idea of a transitional demand: a "Disability Justice, Full Employment, Health Care and Education Second Bill of Rights" amendment to the U.S. . . . |
(2025-11-01). George Mason University censors Palestinian student group. indybay.org Palestine Legal threatens to sue George Mason over unconstitutional enforcement of discredited IHRA definition…
(2025-11-01). Canada's Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan ad. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US on October 7, 2025. — ReutersOntario aired anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan.Trump announced to increase tariffs in response.Carney says he did not…
(2025-11-01). Monday 11/10: Fascists, Zionists, Out! TPUSA Tour Coming to UC Berkeley. indybay.org Currently Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley…
(2025-11-01). Australian teachers fight wage cuts and austerity demands. wsws.org Teachers in Tasmania held stoppages this week in the latest sign of mounting unrest among educators and other public sector workers nationally.
(2025-11-01). CIIE Stories | Build financial bridge to harness global opportunities. ecns.cn As the CIIE comprehensive cooperation partner, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has engaged in various areas such as exhibitor recruitment, supporting activities, trade promotion, and financial services. By leveraging its financial strength, ICBC facilitates global trade and economic development opportunities, contributing to the continued success of the CIIE and supporting the nation's efforts to expand opening-up.
(2025-11-01). Unlocking Chinese Cities: How Chongqing captivates the world. ecns.cn October 31 is World Cities Day, with this year's China event held in Chongqing. The "Mountain City storm" is going global as this "8D magical city" wows the world—from trains passing through buildings to neon-lit Hongyadong and its cyberpunk nightscapes. Chongqing is shining brightly on the world stage.
(2025-11-01). Mobilize the working class to fight Trump's hunger plan! wsws.org The threat to shut off food stamps is part of a broader social counter-revolution, which will not stop until the oligarchs behind Trump are finally expropriated, and society put under workers' control.
(2025-11-01). Cancillería: EEUU no ha concretado ofrecimiento de ayuda a Cuba. radiohc.cu La subdirectora general de la Dirección de Estados Unidos del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Johana Tablada afirmó este viernes que Washington no ha concretado ofrecimiento de ayuda a su país, tras el paso del huracán Melisa. | La funcionaria declaró a la prensa nacional que Estados Unidos tampoco ha respondido a las interrogantes formuladas sobre el reciente anuncio hecho al respecto por el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio.Otros países, organismos de las Naciones Unidas, ayudan a Cuba en este momento, sin imponer condiciones extraordinarias", señaló Tablada. | Afirmó que en años recientes, ante si…
(2025-11-01). Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti. aljazeera.com The storm has left 60 percent of Jamaica without electricity and some areas with up to 90 percent of roofs gone.
(2025-11-01). How Women Journalists and Activists have been Changing the Middle East. juancole.com By Farinaz Basmechi, L'Université d'Ottawa/University of Ottawa (The Conversation) — Last month marked the third anniversary of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, an uprising that has been described as the country's most significant movement since the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Though authoritarian powers and patriarchal systems continue to oppress, women journalists in …
(2025-11-01). Youth Climate Walkout in Oakland. indybay.org On October 24, youth in Oakland walked out of their classes and took to the streets to demand passage of the Climate Superfund Bill.
(2025-11-01). DAILY MEMO: Federal Immigration Agents Heavily Target Mid-City L.A. For 2nd Day In A Row. lataco.com It's October 31st, and although today is officially Halloween, today is the 148th day, L.A. and the surrounding areas have been terrorized by Masked Federal Agents. For a second day in a row, agents heavily targeted the mid-city areas of Los Angeles with 9 confirmed incidents.
(2025-11-01). Australia: Polymetals moves to reopen Cobar mine days after fatal explosion. wsws.org Just three days after two workers were killed and another was seriously injured in the blast, Polymetals Resources has announced that work will resume at the mine on Wednesday.
(2025-11-01). Republicans push back against Trump's call to end the Senate filibuster. aljazeera.com The filibuster allows the minority party in the US Senate to block bills should they fail to reach 60 votes in favour.
(2025-11-01). Sonoma County Veterans Stand against Federal Erosion of VA Services. indybay.org Sonoma County veterans rally in Santa Rosa and call out five major threats by the Trump Administration that are negatively impacting VA services.
(2025-11-01). Desde Chile un mensaje de solidaridad para todos los cubanos. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel publicó en X que al evaluar los daños causados por el huracán Melissa, no hubo ni muertos ni desaparecidos solo afectaciones por las inundaciones y las zonas incomunicadas. | #Melissa. Ni muertos ni desaparecidos, hasta ahora. Afectaciones mínimas en parques fotovoltaicos. Inundaciones y árboles derribados mantienen zonas incomunicadas. Se llegará a todas. Prioritario recuperar electricidad y comunicaciones. (2025-11-01). (W.E. Talk) Economist: China's 15th Five-Year Plan to inject new momentum into the global economy. ecns.cn Compared with the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China faces a more complex and challenging environment domestically and internationally in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2025-11-01). Tuesday 11/11: Seaside: Armistice Day Open Mic and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2025-11-01). NGO HR summit calls for strategic HR leadership to build resilient non-profit sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's non-profit sector is being urged to redefine its human resource practices as the backbone of organizational resilience amid shifting regulations, evolving funding landscapes, and mounting demands for sustainable impact. This call to action came during the NGO HR Summit, held in Kampala under the theme "From Uncertainty to Opportunity: …
(2025-11-01). Over 99.9% of South Korea's imported kimchi comes from China. ecns.cn Cabbage is an essential ingredient in South Korean cuisine. In 2024, South Korea produced 530,000 metric tons of kimchi and imported 310,000 metric tons from abroad, of which 99.98% came from China, according to CCTV.
(2025-11-01). Turkish court jails 11 for life over deadly hotel inferno. newarab.com 
A Turkish court on Friday sentenced 11 people, including the owner of the hotel, to life in prison over As well as the 78 dead, 137 people were injured. Whole families were wiped out in the b…
(2025-11-01). 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.
(2025-11-01). Why Africa has become a hotspot for war. aljazeera.com Most of today's wars happen in Africa, creating the biggest displacement crisis while aid and peacekeeping collapse…
(2025-11-01). 7th China-France Cultural Forum to open in Changsha. ecns.cn The seventh China-France Cultural Forum will be held in Changsha, Hunan province, from Nov. 2 to 4, 2025.
(2025-11-01). 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."
(2025-11-01). The Racist Frame-up at Dennis SF PUC. indybay.org Laborer's Local 261 members out and protested at the Dennis Herrera's San Francisco Public Utility Commission. They are protesting the racist political frame-up at the agency. They spoke at a meeting of the San Francisco Public Utility Commission…
(2025-11-01). With China's Help, Saudi Arabia is Deploying Solar Power Faster than any Country in History. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Jeffrey Beyer and Stephen Gitonga of the UN Development Program present an overview of Saudi Arabia's full court press to get 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The kingdom is aware that fossil fuels, the source of its fabulous wealth, are on their way out. Its leaders want …
(2025-11-01). Full text: Remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Session II of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. ecns.cn The rapid advance of frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence is opening new horizons for humanity. On the other hand, the world faces lackluster economic growth and a widening gap in global development.
(2025-11-01). Who is Bankim Brahmbhatt ? Indian-origin entrepreneur facing lawsuit in US over $500 million loan fraud. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bankim Brahmbhatt — the Indian-origin CEO of a US-based telecom firm — gained international recognition after being named in Capacity's Power 100 List, which honors the top 100 leaders in the global telecom industry. Today, the Gujarat-born executive is at the center of a massive $500 million (‚Çπ4,200 crore) financial scandal involving the American investment giant BlackRock. | Brahmbhatt, who owns relatively unknown firms Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice under the Bankai Group, is now facing a lawsuit in the United States filed by HPS, the private credit investment d…
(2025-11-01). Pueblo de Estados Unidos se moviliza para ayudar a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
(2025-11-01). Five new suspects arrested in Louvre jewel heist. ecns.cn Paris prosecutors announced on Wednesday that five new suspects, including a key suspect, were arrested in connection with the Louvre jewel heist, bringing the total number of arrests to seven, according to BBC reports.
(2025-11-01). Xi attends Session I of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. ecns.cn The first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday.
(2025-11-01). South Africa assumes interim leadership of SADC amid Madagascar unrest. independent.co.ug 
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | The South African government has confirmed that the country has taken up interim leadership of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following political unrest in Madagascar. In a statement issued on Thursday, the government announced that, at a meeting held in Cape Town this week, it "has approved the request …
(2025-11-01). Friday 11/7: ICE out of San Francisco courts! indybay.org 100 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA…
(2025-11-01). AI is destoying higher education. The ultra-Orthodox model might save it. haaretz.com After countless upheavals throughout history, the revered institution of the university now faces collapse at the hands of AI. If current trends persist, yeshiva students may soon be the only ones left who can read without a machine's help…
(2025-11-01). Presidents of Brazil and Colombia Criticize Marco Rubio's Hawkish Stance Against Latin America (+CELAC-EU Summit). orinocotribune.com The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his hawkish position toward Latin America. | Lula predicted that negotiations with the US will fail if they are led by Rubio. "He opposes our allies in Venezuela, Cuba, and Argentina," Lula said on Thursday, October 30. | He emphasized that Brazil seeks relations of equality, not subordination, with the United States. | The statement laid bare his distrust of Rubio, whom he considers an ideological obstacle to any attempt at constructive cooperation. | The Brazilian pr…
(2025-11-01). Tuesday 11/4: Liberation Through Music BENEFIT SHOW. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-11-01). Australia: WSWS speaks to Cobar workers about mine disaster. wsws.org "If there was a clear failure somewhere, you could say 'let's make sure that's not happening anywhere else.'"
(2025-11-01). Deputy Director General for U.S. at MINREX says Washington has not made any concrete offer of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Deputy Director General for the United States at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Johana Tablada, stated this Friday that, to date, "the United States has not made any concrete offer, nor has it responded to the questions raised regarding the announcement made by the Secretary of State." | In statements to the press from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the official emphasized that "the Cuban government has in no way imposed extraordinary conditions" for receiving international aid, and recalled that in recent years, in the face of disasters, the U.S. government has made offers "respectfully to Cuba and…
(2025-11-01). UN accuses US of violating human rights laws in Caribbean and Pacific airstrikes. wsws.org In a statement Friday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk said there was "no justification in international law" for the missile strikes that have killed over 60 people.
(2025-11-01). State Grid Shanghai launches smart power protection 8.0 to secure 8th CIIE. ecns.cn State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company held a mobilization rally on October 30, signaling the start of full operational readiness for securing electricity supply during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Over 200 personnel from 20 support units pledged to ensure secure and reliable electricity throughout the international event.
(2025-11-01). China's Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship docks with space station combination. ecns.cn China's Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship successfully docked with the space station combination early Saturday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-11-01). Cuba charges former economy minister Gil of espionage, financial crimes. aljazeera.com Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities.
(2025-11-01). Broken Promises: Deceptive Practices in Medicare. juancole.com Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — Award winning journalist,Trudy Lieberman, a former president of the Association of Health Care Journalists, alerts us that it is now "open-enrollment season — the yearly grand bazaar when insurers and agents for them hawk Medicare Advantage plans — which just opened for coverage starting January 1, 2026. Lieberman …
(2025-11-01). Tuesday is the deadline to vote in the statewide special election! indybay.org Because Election Day is now only 4 days away (on Tuesday, November 4), at this point, it's probably safer for you to drop your ballot off at one of the "voting centers" or put it into an official "drop box" ⚪ you can find voting center and drop box locations via your county elections office ⚪ the websites and contact info for all California county election offices is here: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resource… | (Alameda county's locations are here: acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/voting/ways-o… ).
(2025-11-01). Saturday 11/15: Join Us To Stand Up To Hate In Our State! indybay.org Montgomery Bell Park office & Visitor center…
(2025-11-01). Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzanian Election With 98 Percent Amid Protests. plusnews.ug 
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the country's general election, securing a landslide victory with 97.66 percent of the votes cast. According to the Tanzanian Electoral Commission, Suluhu garnered 31.9 million votes out of the 37 million registered voters, while her closest rival, Chaumu, managed just 213,414 votes (0.65 percent). …
(2025-11-01). Senate confirms Trump nominees to head US safety agencies as worker protections face the axe. wsws.org The confirmation of former UPS and Amazon executive David Keeling to head OSHA and long-time Republican operative Wayne Palmer to oversee mine safety presages a stepped up assault on worker safety protections.
(2025-11-01). CIIE Stories | Encounter CIIE amid Hubei's charm. ecns.cn As CIIE promotional event series arrived in Hubei province, Alexander James Nelson, Deputy General Manager of TUTTl Élelmiszeripari Kft, made his second visit to this central Chinese province. For foreign companies like TUTTl that are new to the market, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a crucial window into understanding China's consumer network.
(2025-11-01). Indian man, 27, shot dead in crossfire between cops, smugglers in Saudi Arabia. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 27-year-old man from Jharkhand was killed in Saudi Arabia last month after being caught in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers. The deceased, identified as Vijay Kumar Mahato from Dudhapania village in Giridih district, had been employed as a tower line fitter with Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the past nine months. | According to reports, Mahato had gone to the work site to collect materials on the instructions of a senior company official when police opened fire during an anti-smuggling operation. | He was accidentally hit by a bullet and rushed to a hosp…
(2025-11-01). Men shot by hundreds, disappeared after 'Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries'. geo.tv 
Displaced Sudanese gather and sit in makeshift tents after fleeing Al-Fashir city in Darfur, in Tawila, Sudan, October 29, 2025. — ReutersWitness describes summary killings near reservoir.Rapid Support Forces deny summary executions.Capture of al-Fashir entrenches division of Sudan.
(2025-11-01). Thursday 10/30: Call to Action Rally: Shutdown Puts Our Healthcare on The Line! indybay.org Online | RSVP: www.mobilize.us/wfpower/event/864944/…
(2025-11-01). Chinese cities roll out financial incentives to encourage marriage and childbearing. ecns.cn Several Chinese cities have recently introduced financial incentives to encourage marriage and childbearing, with rewards and subsidies reaching as high as 200,000 yuan (around $28,130). The measures are part of local efforts to build a more fertility-friendly society.
(2025-11-01). Exploring fiery autumn scenery across China. ecns.cn The hillsides of Scorpion Mountain in Jinan City, Shandong Province is ablaze with red leaves, attracting large crowds of visitors.
(2025-11-01). Xi says ready to work with Canada to bring ties back to right track. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to work with Canada to bring China-Canada relations back to the right track of healthy, stable and sustainable development at an early date for the better benefits of the two peoples.
(2025-11-01). New Zealand online meeting: The way forward in the fight against austerity and war. wsws.org Following the mass public sector strike in New Zealand, the November 9 online meeting will discuss the socialist and internationalist strategy required to fight austerity, wage cuts, dictatorship and war.
(2025-11-01). Mass layoff threat for New York City school bus workers delayed until December. wsws.org School bus operators have said they will lay off thousands of workers and stop bus service if they are not offered five-year contract extensions.
(2025-11-01). Pacific Defence Ministers escalate militarisation across the region. wsws.org The summit's agenda was devoted to developing "operational collaboration" between Pacific militaries to face "new trends in security challenges," targeting China.
(2025-11-01). Saturday 11/8: Double Film Screening: LA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement and Be Long, Little Bird. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-11-01). Soaring electricity rates become key issue in New Jersey governor's race. wsws.org Neither the Democratic nor the Republican candidate offers solutions to the 22 percent jump in electricity prices.
(2025-11-01). CIIE Stories | Open stage illuminates 'technical glimmers'. ecns.cn Zhou Qing, Operations Director of Hexagon Shanghai, vividly recalled his first visit to the "Four-leaf Clover", the venue of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The expansive exhibition halls, the diverse array of products, and the constant flow of visitors left a lasting impression of China's commitment to openness. What amazed him even more was that through this grand event, he and his team not only showcased the company's strengths to the world but also rediscovered the immense value of their specialized business areas, thanks to enthusiastic feedback from the global market.
(2025-11-01). 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.
(2025-11-01). Milwaukee, November 1, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Court Accompaniment Training. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-11-01). Sde Teiman leak scandal rocks Israeli army, leading to prosecutor's removal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi had been fired. This was because of claims that she was involved in leaking a video of the brutal abuse of a Palestinian detainee at the infamous Sde Teiman detention center in the Negev Desert. Gallant said that Tomer-Yerushalmi would not return to her job because of her alleged role in the leak. He stressed that everyone who was involved in what he called the "bloody defamation" of Israeli soldiers in the case would be held responsible. The Israeli military said in a statement that Chief of Sta…
(2025-11-01). Turkish soccer body suspends 149 referees over betting scandal. newarab.com 
The The federation said Friday it had decided to impose sanctions of between eight to 12 months against the 149 officials, while investigations were continuing against another three. | "The reputation of Turkish soccer is built on the sanctity of the effort on the field and the unwavering integrity of justice. Any act that betrays these values is not me…
(2025-11-01). China considers export ban exemption for some Nexperia orders. scmp.com China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday said it is looking to exempt some Nexperia orders from an export ban that it imposed after the Netherlands seized control of the Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker. | "We will comprehensively consider the actual situation of enterprises and grant exemptions to exports that meet the criteria," a ministry representative said in a statement.
(2025-11-01). Detroit: Anti-Fascist Organizing Coalition Meeting November, 2, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Anti-Fascist Organizing Coalition is holding a special meeting to focus on forming a response to Trump's coming military invasion of Detroit. We need group discussion of where we see the situation, what has happened in other cities so far and what kind of response is appropriate to the challenge and what it will take …
(2025-11-01). Dodgers win Game 6 against Blue Jays in World Series to force decider. aljazeera.com Los Angeles Dodgers send the World Series to a decisive seventh game after defeating Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
(2025-11-01). "We shouldn't be pitted against each other" : Canadian and US Stellantis workers call for cross-border unity to defend jobs. wsws.org Workers from Windsor, Ontario and suburban Detroit spoke out against the destruction of jobs and the UAW and Unifor's support for trade war.
(2025-11-01). The brutal settler attack was caught on camera. But two weeks later, no been arrested. haaretz.com The video leaves no room for doubt: Dozens of settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives, smashing their cars and beating 53-year-old woman with a club. She was hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage. The West Bank police chief promised to arrest the assailant. So far, nothing has happened…
(2025-11-01). Trump says not planning US strikes on Venezuela. aljazeera.com Trump's comments appear to contrast with his own early remarks, as US sends warships to the Caribbean.
(2025-11-01). Tanzanian President Hassan declared winner of disputed vote with 98 percent. aljazeera.com Election triggered days of violent protests after main rivals were excluded from presidential race.
(2025-11-01). Shenzhou XXI blasts off, on way to space station. ecns.cn The three Shenzhou XXI mission crew members are scheduled to arrive at the Tiangong space station early on Saturday morning, several hours after they embarked on their six-month orbital journey.
(2025-11-01). New Report Exposes UC Berkeley's Repression of Pro-Palestinian Speech. indybay.org Thursday, October 30th, 2025 — Today, Palestine Legal is sharing a new report by UC Berkeley Law students exposing that Berkeley's repression of pro-Palestinian speech likely violated federal civil rights laws.
(2025-11-01). Tanzania election turns deadly as President Hassan wins. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the national elections that were marred by bloody unrest, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won by a landslide. Reports say that hundreds of people died in violent clashes between protesters and security forces. | State media say that early results show Hassan, the head of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, winning 95% of the vote. The main opposition parties boycotted the election because their top candidates were either in jail or not allowed to run. The final results should be in within a few hours, and the inauguration ceremony is set for later on Saturday. Violent Aftermath a…
(2025-11-01). US to resume nuclear bomb tests. indybay.org US naval ships and sailors being exposed to radiation from nuclear bomb test!
(2025-11-01). Secrets and Scandal: Gottlieb's entry into Israel's most classified committee ignites political firestorm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz said that Likud lawmaker Tali Gottlieb would be joining the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, one of the most secretive and powerful groups in the Israeli parliament, a major political controversy broke out. The Likud Party made this decision as a punishment for veteran member Yuli Edelstein, who was punished for supporting a plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank. This has caused a split in the ruling coalition. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett quickly criticized the appointment, calling it "deeply irresponsible." He said this was be…
(2025-11-01). White House tightens journalists' access around senior communications aides. geo.tv 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 23, 2025. — ReutersJournalists will need appointment to see press secretary.Move follows crackdown…
(2025-11-01). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-11-01). Taiwan's return to China is unstoppable: official. ecns.cn Taiwan's return to China is unstoppable, and the unfinished cause of our forebears will surely be accomplished, said Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Thursday.
(2025-11-01). Presidente de Cuba constató marcha de la recuperación en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel recorrió este viernes varios municipios de la provincia de Guantánamo para evaluar los daños ocasionados por el huracán Melissa y orientar acciones de recuperación junto a autoridades del Partido y el Gobierno. | En el municipio de Niceto Pérez, en el puente sobre la presa La Yaya, y acompañado por Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y titulares de varios ministerios, el mandatario fue recibido por Yoel Pérez García, presidente del Consejo de Defensa Provinci…
(2025-11-01). The World Economy's Centre Of Gravity Shifts To Asia. popularresistance.org On the last day of October 2025, leaders from the 21 nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will meet in the city of Gyeongju in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) for the organisation's 33rd summit. Since its founding in 1989 in Canberra, Australia, APEC has promoted building a zone of 'free and open trade' — a concept outlined by the Bogor Goals, which came out of the summit in Indonesia in 1994. | APEC is a creature of its times. First, it emerged as an instrument of Japan's Pacific Economic Cooperation Council with the goal of building regional supply chains after the Plaza Accor…
(2025-11-01). Fiscalía General de la República imputa a Alejandro Gil Fernández por diversos delitos. radiohc.cu La Fiscalía General de la República, en correspondencia con lo establecido en el Artículo 156 de la Constitución de la República, controló la investigación penal realizada por los órganos del Ministerio del Interior contra Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández, quien se desempeñó como vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación, y otros imputados. | Concluidas las acciones investigativas, en las que se garantizó el debido proceso, la Fiscalía, en cumplimiento de su misión, ejerció la acción penal pública en representación del Estado y presentó las actuaciones al tribunal correspondiente. | Se solicitó re…
(2025-11-01). German government prepares assault on social spending, scapegoating immigrants. wsws.org Merz and his government, a coalition of the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, are preparing for ferocious conflicts with the working class.
(2025-11-01). Brazil: police repression and massacre in Rio de Janeiro. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Sudan: Urgent international action required to protect civilians and prevent further atrocities in El Fasher. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Uganda : Arbitrary detention of 12 Stop EACOP youth activists. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on protection of persons in the event of disasters. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Oct. 26 ⚪ Nov.1). ecns.cn
(2025-11-01). Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Chad: Psychosocial support heals the invisible wounds carried by Sudanese refugees. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). "Cooking is also remembering" : Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Hurricane Melissa: Venezuela Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba and Jamaica. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-11-01). Sudan: Civilians fleeing and remaining in Al Fasher must be spared from harm, get access to aid. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). COP30 climate conference (Brazil): FIDH experts available on human rights and climate action. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Sudan: ICRC Statement on the Situation in Darfur. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Tanzania: FIDH Condemns Post-Election Blackout, Violence, and Democratic Erosion. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Saving lives amid armed conflict: Iranian Red Crescent Society responded swiftly to humanitarian needs during recent hostilities. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Michigan home care workers win historic union vote. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-11-01). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Thailand: Authorities must protect human rights defenders Angkhana Neelapaijit and Sunai Phasuk from threats, uphold freedom of expression. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Here and now! We are building peace. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Xi says China not to close door to the outside world, will only open still wider. ecns.cn
(2025-11-01). The 6th National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). ICRC president: World leaders must act to end the indiscriminate killing in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-11-01). Alexis Deswaef elected President of FIDH. fidh.org
(2025-11-01). Facing US Military Aggression, Venezuela Launches Simón Bolívar International Brigades. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-11-01). US Colonel Who Probed Shireen Abu Akleh's Killing Says Biden Admin Lied About His Findings. indybay.org
(2025-10-31). Can international intervention actually solve Gaza? haaretz.com Although everyone agrees that international engagement in the form of soldiers on the ground is an essential part in moving forward from the Gaza war, almost no one is willing to commit to anything beyond vague statements…
(2025-10-31). How the Gaza detainee abuse footage leak fuels the Israeli war on the. haaretz.com Recent headlines in Israel reveal how the investigation into the leaked video of a Palestinian detainee being allegedly abused at the Sde Teiman detention facility could set off a chain reaction, while the IDF's extensive focus on internal investigations may inadvertently advance Netanyahu's interests…
(2025-10-31). Wanting to return or build a new life? Gazans in Egypt are torn. newarab.com 
In a modest café in Egypt's The café has quietly transformed into a crucial gathering place for Palestinians who were able to flee Gaza's destruction during
(2025-10-31). Three killed in Gaza Friday in new Israeli ceasefire violations. newarab.com 
Three Palestinians were killed as Israeli forces continued to bomb various areas across the Gaza Strip, Local sources reported that one person was killed when Israeli forces targeted his home in a town east of Another Palestinian succumbed to wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli strike on a displaced persons' tent in Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, while…
(2025-10-31). Terms of surrender: The conspiracy to obstruct justice in Palestine. nationofchange.org Normalization of the Israeli regime and its crimes must end. Genocide must be a red line. And Palestine must be free.
(2025-10-31). 2025 State And Local Elections Offer Voters A Chance At New Leadership. newsone.com 
Source: Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | Odd-year elections may not have the same attention and fanfare as presidential and midterm cycles, but they are just as important. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters nationwide will take part in a mix of statewide elections and local races. | From local elections in major cities like New York City and Atlanta to a congressional special election in Texas, voters have an opportunity to elect leaders who reflect their needs and values. | Voters in New York City have a chance to usher in a new era of leadership in the Big Apple and will choose outgoing Mayor Eric Adam…
(2025-10-31). Sudan's RSF says arrests fighters accused of abuses in El-Fasher. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had arrested several fighters accused of committing abuses during the capture of the city of El-Fasher, as the United Nations said "horror is continuing" in the Darfur region. | The RSF, at war with the army since April 2023, seized El-Fasher – the army's last stronghold in Darfur – on Sunday In a statement late Thursday, the RSF said it had detained several fighters accused of "violations that occurred during the liberation" of the c…
(2025-10-31). Afghanistan, Pakistan extend ceasefire in Istanbul talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire and establish a joint monitoring mechanism following six days of talks in Istanbul hosted by Turkey and Qatar, marking a cautious step toward easing tensions along one of South Asia's most volatile borders.A joint statement from Turkey's Foreign Ministry confirmed both sides' commitment to uphold the truce first brokered in Doha earlier this month, with plans for a high-level summit on November 6 to finalize implementation details.Turkish Foreign Ministry says Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume ceasefire talks in Istanbul on November…
(2025-10-31). IDF probe into Sde Teiman video leak may disrupt abuse investigation, legal sources say. haaretz.com Legal sources told Haaretz that if senior officials in the Military Advocate General's office are found to have deliberately leaked the recording, it could impact the trial of the soldiers accused of abuse…
(2025-10-31). Ambitious Paris FC making steady progress after landing in big time. tribune.com.pk 
Promoted to the top flight of French football at the end of last season in the wake of a takeover by the super-rich Arnault family, Paris FC do not yet quite look ready to mix it with Ligue 1's big guns. | The capital city's second side have marked their arrival in the top flight by moving into the Stade Jean-Bouin, the 20,000-capacity home of Top 14 rugby team Stade Francais which sits just across the road from Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes. | So close is it to PSG's home that the reigning French and European champions have a club shop which is built into the Stade Jean-Bouin itself. | And Paris FC l…
(2025-10-31). China's manufacturing PMI at 49.0 in Oct. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index of China's manufacturing industry came in at 49.0 in October, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
(2025-10-31). Díaz-Canel en Granma y Santiago: transmite saludos de Raúl. radiohc.cu 
Por: Angélica Paredes López. | Santiago de Cuba -. ´Ahora todos tenemos que estar muy unidos, recuperándonos. Estamos vivos ª. Así dijo al pueblo granmense el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República. | En la tarde de este jueves, en el parque central de Jiguaní, frente al busto de José Martí y las palmas que el huracán no pudo derribar, el mandatario intercambió con autoridades del Partido y el Gobierno del municipio y la provincia, junto a vecinos del lugar que guardan en su memoria las jorn…
(2025-10-31). The AP Gets Hurricanes Wrong, Again, Melissa's Intensity Is Not Proof of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com By turning a single weather event into a climate morality tale, The Associated Press misleads its readers and betrays journalistic objectivity. Hurricanes, even powerful hurricanes like Melissa are meteorology, not ideology. It is long past time for reporters to acknowledge the difference.
(2025-10-31). No Kings, Liberal Fecklessness and The Tremor-shock of Creativity. counterpunch.org 
Creativity, the creative discovering of the genius of man ….ought to be restored its sacred significance. —Nicolai Berdyaev, Salvation and Creativity .. negating creativity in the world, ye hand over the fate of the world to the Anti-Christ. —Ibid Creativity is…a tremour-shock, in which the everyday egoism of human life is surmounted. And man consents to
(2025-10-31). The world once again condemns the blockade against Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org Diplomatic pressure from Washington failed to reverse the historic international position condemning the economic blockade that the United States has imposed on Cuba since 1960 as a punitive measure against the revolutionary process.
(2025-10-31). German chancellor meets Erdoƒüan in Ankara, seeks reset with Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a display of Turkey's growing diplomatic influence, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in Ankara on Thursday, just two days after Britain signed a landmark £8 billion ($10.7 billion) agreement to sell 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey.The talks, Merz's first foreign visit since taking office following the CDU's September election win, signaled Berlin's intent to mend strained relations with its NATO ally, while balancing disagreements over the Middle East conflict.Opening the meeting, both leaders stressed shared security priorities within NA…
(2025-10-31). Comicomment: Feeding the debt monster,digging its own grave. ecns.cn As the U.S. government shutdown continues, the national debt has surged to $38 trillion, federal paychecks are delayed, and the economy is disrupted. Michael Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, calls it a clear sign that lawmakers are failing in their fiscal duties. The government, feeding the ever-growing "Debt," has turned a manageable problem into a $38 trillion monster—threatening a catastrophic burst that could consume its own master.
(2025-10-31). Zikalala launches programme to build new harbours in small coastal towns. sanews.gov.za Zikalala launches programme to build new harbours in small coastal towns | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will today officially launch a landmark programme to build new small harbours in neglected coastal towns ⚪ a key pillar of inclusive infrastructure development in post-apartheid South Africa. | The Deputy Minister will hand over the Special Economic Zone, which will designate the areas and sites for this massive infrastructure investment, creating a turning point for inclusive and sustainable coastal development. | According to the department, the new small harbour for KwaZul…
(2025-10-31). Fired for "Crime" of Speaking at Socialism Summit, Texas Professor Speaks Out. truthout.org Since Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Trump administration has intensified the bipartisan New McCarthyism, compelling willing government, corporate, and institutional bosses to censure, suspend, and fire workers for exercising their First Amendment rights across the country. In one of the worst instances, Texas State University fired tenured professor Tom Alter in September for the "crime" of… |
(2025-10-31). Sudan's North Kordofan 'deteriorating' under RSF as thousands flee. aljazeera.com Civilians in Bara locality face 'continued violations' at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.
(2025-10-31). IDF Oct. 7 probe lauds Ein Habesor security squad as residents slam failure to protect community. haaretz.com Members of the emergency response team and other residents also extricated, treated and evacuated the wounded that day, 'independently and in a praiseworthy manner,' the report said…
(2025-10-31). Pentagon chief meets China, India defence ministers at Southeast Asian summit. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has signed a 10-year defence framework agreement with India, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on his X account. | Hegseth on Friday held talks with his counterparts from China and India, kicking off a series of meetings at an ASEAN defence summit in Malaysia as Washington seeks to strengthen regional security ties. | Hegseth said that he told China's Defence Minister Dong Jun the United States would "stoutly defend its interests" and maintain the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, while voicing concern over Chinese activities in the disputed South China Sea and around Taiwan.
(2025-10-31). Israel top military lawyer quits over abused Palestinian video. newarab.com 
(2025-10-31). Tehran's City Theater hosting "Tideline" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad's play "Tideline" is currently on stage at Tehran's City Theater.
(2025-10-31). PWDs Demand Concrete Pledges from Presidential Candidates. plusnews.ug 
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, persons with disabilities are demanding clear and practical commitments from presidential candidates. Under their umbrella organization National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), persons with disabilities urged candidates to move beyond vague promises on special needs education and provide clear, detailed, and actionable commitments that address …
(2025-10-31). Israeli army, settlers target Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank. aljazeera.com Attacks on Palestinians have intensified during the harvesting season as Israel pushes measures to annex the territory.
(2025-10-31). Ten 'Foot Soldiers' Remanded to Lira Prison. plusnews.ug 
The Chief Magistrate's Court in Lira have on Thursday afternoon remanded 10 alleged foot soldiers of the National Unity Platform till 12th November, 2025. The accused persons are Precious Paul Ssembusi, Ismail Bukenya, Liberty Lokoro, Mastura Nakabuye and Raston Waiswa. The others are Hope Nasozi, Saliman Kagwa, Regan Kamulegeya, Stephen Katamba and Alison Lubega. They …
(2025-10-31). Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing. aljazeera.com Haiti reported the highest number of deaths following catastrophic flooding from hurricane rains.
(2025-10-31). Xi, Trump chart course for Sino-U.S. ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump held their first face-to-face meeting since 2019, producing a consensus that observers said is a boost to both sides and to the rest of the world in areas ranging from economy and trade to counternarcotics and global governance.
(2025-10-31). Dark Money Drives Anti-China Crackdown Across State Legislatures. theintercept.com 
States are passing a flurry of anti-China bills that critics warn could chill free speech, create an administrative albatross for ordinary citizens, and invite politically motivated civil penalties. Though framed as efforts to curb Chinese influence, civil liberties advocates contend that the bills bear the hallmarks of modern-day McCarthyism — propelled by newly created dark-money organizations. | "There's often a fair debate to be had over China's influence," said James Czerniawski, head of emerging technology policy at Consumer Choice Center. "But my bigger concern is that states are greenlighting a s…
(2025-10-31). Mass Ultra-Orthodox rally in 'Israel' in protest against army conscription. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-31). Five things you should know about Mexico's Day of the Dead. aljazeera.com Between skulls and marigold flowers, here is the significance of the Day of the Dead.
(2025-10-31). How China's industry fuels 'tough' trade war stance — and why demand still vital. scmp.com China's supply chain upgrades have strengthened its hand in negotiations with the United States and are expected to bolster its competitive edge over the next five years — though the country must prioritise domestic demand to sustain innovation and avoid worsening deflation, according to an influential economist. | "China is probably the only country that is negotiating in a tough way, almost on an equal foot[ing] versus [the] US," said Robin Xing, chief China economist at Morgan Stanley, in an…
(2025-10-31). DAILY MEMO: ICE Shoots 24-Year-Old Man Attempting To Help A Targeted Family In Ontario. lataco.com ICE claimed its agents felt threatened and decided to shoot "defensive shots" at his vehicle. The victim drove down to his brother's home and was taken to the hospital while being followed by Department of Homeland Security agents.
(2025-10-31). The New York City mayoral race — in five maps and charts. aljazeera.com New York's mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against establishment power.
(2025-10-31). SNAP Benefits for 42 Million People Could Still Be Saved During the Shutdown. truthout.org If the ongoing government shutdown extends into Saturday — and there is every indication that it will — funding will lapse for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps or SNAP, which helps feed some 42 million lower-income Americans. It will be the first such disruption to the federally funded but state-administered safety net program that disproportionately feeds… |
(2025-10-31). Autistic Israeli teen arrested for allegedly making explosives, contacting Hamas and ISIS. haaretz.com According to police, the 14-year-old reached out to Hamas and ISIS and photographed security sites in Israel for them. The boy has been held as a security detainee for over two weeks in harsh conditions, and is suspected of membership in a terrorist organization and conspiracy…
(2025-10-31). A Lesson for Our Times. counterpunch.org 
In these troubling times, when many countries experience the unlimited abuse of people's civil liberties, it is useful to remember the value of individual acts of human courage. During Argentina's "Dirty War" (1976-1983), thousands of opponents to the military ruling the country were killed or "made to disappear," a euphemism for those whose fate was
(2025-10-31). China introduces first national happiness standard for local rivers, lakes. ecns.cn China has introduced its first national "happiness standard" for small and medium-sized river systems, setting a benchmark to improve the quality, efficiency and sustainability of local river and lake management, state media reported.
(2025-10-31). Israel Views Sudan Conflict Through the Lens of Red Sea Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Sondoss Al Asaad — Oct 29, 2025 | Beirut— In a shocking escalation, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly massacred over 2,000 civilians in El Fasher, western Sudan, on October 26—27. | Victims included women, children, and the elderly, with satellite imagery revealing the scale of the atrocity and documenting what the Sudanese army's allied forces describe as horrific violations of human rights. | Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts. The war between the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagal…
(2025-10-31). Trump announces resumption of US nuclear weapons testing. wsws.org Nuclear testing, beyond scattering deadly radiation into the atmosphere and contaminating groundwater, is universally understood as a massively escalatory gesture, expanding the possibility of nuclear war, whether through miscalculation or deliberate provocation.
(2025-10-31). Roaming Charges: Grave Disorders. counterpunch.org 
More than half of new ICE recruits failed an open-book test after taking a course on Immigration and the Fourth Amendment. This pervasive constitutional ignorance might seem like a grave disorder for a law enforcement agency, but under the current dispensation, it is likely a prerequisite for the position. The Trump administration doesn't want its ICE agents hesitating to cuff a 6-year-old or tear gas a teacher trying to shield her student because it might violate some civil right or another. That would be wussy and woke.
(2025-10-31). Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush: A century after its release. wsws.org In creating his Little Tramp character, Chaplin took a social type that was reviled by official bourgeois society—the vagrant, the unemployed man, the person without property—and turned him into arguably the most beloved character in the world.
(2025-10-30). China urges Philippines to 'mend its ways' over South China Sea provocations. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesman on Thursday urged the Philippine side to "mend its ways before it's too late," following what Beijing described as repeated infringements in the South China Sea.
(2025-10-31). Venezuela sends aid to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa. radiohc.cu The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela sent its first shipment of humanitarian aid to Santiago de Cuba this Thursday, as an immediate response to the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, in a gesture of profound solidarity. | A Conviasa flight, originating from Maiquetía Airport in Caracas, landed at Antonio Maceo International Airport with medical supplies, non-perishable food, and resources for the reconstruction of homes and institutions. | Yván Gil, Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs, who led the delivery, stated: "This is not a charitable donation, but rather an act of solidarity between s…
(2025-10-31). Trump says ready to continue Snap aid, doesn't want Americans to go hungry. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not want Americans to "go hungry" and was ready to maintain funding for food aid a day before some 42 million people would lose their monthly assistance. | In a lengthy social media post, Trump said "Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay" the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits once funding expires on November 1 during the ongoing government shutdown, but added that he has instructed them to "clarify…
(2025-10-31). Hainan striving to be a 'low-carbon island'. ecns.cn The strategy outlines eight key projects, including clean power supply, digital grid resilience, and technological innovation. These encompass 28 specific tasks to accelerate the new power system's construction.
(2025-10-31). Tanzania blackout amid deadly protests over elections. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Tanzania's election results caused violence across the country as the government shut down communications on Thursday, AFP reported.Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan wants to remain in position and has silenced her rivals by either placing them in jail or barring them from standing.After the elections, hundreds took to the streets in Tanzania in massive, chaotic protests.An AFP journalist revealed that demonstrators set a police station on fire in the economic hub of Dar es Salaam. Others destroyed polling stations or tore down images of the president in several areas across Tanzania.A diplomatic…
(2025-10-31). Innovation, consumption key to growth. ecns.cn China is expected to pursue a dual-driven growth model powered by innovation-led supply-side upgrades and a stronger consumption demand base — a strategy economists believe will reinforce the foundations of high-quality development and keep the economy expanding steadily during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.
(2025-10-31). Houthis say detained UN staff to face trial over Israeli attack. newarab.com 
Detained local United Nations staff will face trial on suspicion of links to an Israeli airstrike that The prime minister of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi-run government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike on the capital Sanaa in August, the first such attack to kill senior officials. | A total of 36 United Nations employees were arrested after that attack, the U.N. said on F…
(2025-10-31). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-31). Cuba agradece muestras de apoyo tras victoria en AGNU contra bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este jueves las muestras de afecto y apoyo, tras la reciente victoria en la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas (AGNU) contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | En su cuenta oficial en X, el canciller subrayó que por diferentes vías ha recibido mensajes de presidentes, primeros ministros, cancilleres y otros altos representantes, amigos de la solidaridad y compatriotas en el exterior. | pic.twitter.com/pYOUAucIHa | — Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) (2025-10-31). China, UK police join forces to recover funds from massive crypto fraud. scmp.com Chinese police are working with UK law enforcement authorities to track down fugitives and illicit funds involved in a massive cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering case, but experts see little likelihood for victims to recoup their losses. | According to a statement, police in the northern city of Tianjin were "doing everything possible" to help more than 128,000 Chinese investors recoup funds caught in a web of fraudulent wealth schemes perpetrated between 2014 and 2017 by a syndicate, which…
(2025-10-31). 'La historia no contada': Cómo la migración y la resiliencia latina moldearon el pasado y el presente de la nación. whyy.org Cerca de 50 personas se dieron cita en el Museo de Historia de Delaware, con la mirada puesta en un futuro más amplio e inclusivo, aprendiendo más sobre la historia del país. Provenientes de diversos orígenes, acudieron para aprender, rememorar y profundizar sus conocimientos sobre la historia no contada de la comunidad latina durante una presentación a cargo del galardonado periodista y autor Juan González. | El evento "Latinos y migración en Estados Unidos: La historia no contada" fue org…
(2025-10-31). Cuba articula esfuerzos nacionales e internacionales tras Melissa. radiohc.cu 
Las autoridades cubanas intensifican hoy las labores de recuperación en las provincias orientales afectadas por el huracán Melissa, que tocó tierra con vientos máximos sostenidos de 205 kilómetros por hora y categoría tres en la escala Saffir-Simpson. | Las intensas precipitaciones y los fuertes vientos provocaron inundaciones, daños en viviendas, redes eléctricas y vías de comunicación en los territorios de Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Guantánamo, Holguín y Las Tunas. | Pese a la magnitud del fenómeno hidrometeorológico, las acciones preventivas permitieron, hasta el momento, evitar pérdidas humanas. | En apoyo a l…
(2025-10-31). Diaz-Canel commemorates the symbolism of Venezuelan aid arrival. plenglish.com Havana, October 31 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between Cuba and Venezuela, an event that coincided with the arrival of humanitarian aid from the Bolivarian government following Hurricane Melissa.
(2025-10-31). NUP Accuses NRM of Presenting Own Members, Market Vendors as Defectors. plusnews.ug 
The NUP coordinator for East Acholi has accused the ruling NRM of stage-managing mass defections in the Acholi sub-region. This follows reports of a recent wave of alleged defections, with claims that over 600 NUP members had crossed over to join the ruling party. However, Charles Onen, the NUP Coordinator for East Acholi, dismissed the …
(2025-10-31). Haiti begins recovery phase after Melissa's impact. plenglish.com Haiti's acting Prime Minister, Alix Didier, reaffirmed his cabinet's commitment to supporting all affected families and aiding reconstruction efforts. | Didier called for national solidarity and collective responsibility in the face of this tragedy, which once again highlights the country's vulnerability to climate hazards. | The newspaper Haiti Libre reports that the top leader instructed ministers and directors general to mobilize all available resources on the ground. | The Ministry of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications is to roceed speedily to clear blocked roads, repair damaged infrastructure,…
(2025-10-31). How ICE is ramping up its surveillance. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen looks at how ICE is expanding its surveillance network.
(2025-10-31). Cradle of civilisation at risk of erosion in Iraq due to climate change. newarab.com 
Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilisation, with thousands of years of history at risk of disappearing as Iraq's ancient southern cities Harsh, dry weather is increasing salinity in the soil and damaging the historical monuments in the ruins of cities such as Ur, the birthplace of the Biblical patriarch Abraham, and Babylon, once-magnificent capital of empires. | Sand dunes are causing the deterioration of the northern side of the majestic Ziggurat of Ur, a massive s…
(2025-10-31). Pa. Attorney General files criminal charge against fracking company. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2025-10-31). Vacunación contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano en niñas de nueve años. radiohc.cu Más de 68 000 niñas cubanas de nueve años recibirán una dosis por vía intramuscular de la vacuna contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH), inyectable que se introducirá en el esquema nacional de inmunización. | A este grupo poblacional se les administrará 0,5 mL por vía intramuscular, y dos dosis en las niñas con diagnóstico de alguna enfermedad inmunodeficiente, para su protección contra el cáncer cervicouterino, una de las principales causas de muerte por esta enfermedad en mujeres en muchas partes del mundo. | Las organizaciones Mundial y Panamericana de la Salud (OMS/OPS) establecen que la vacunación cont…
(2025-10-31). Cuba: The best help is to lift the blockade. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and Secretary of Organization, described as outrageous, on his Facebook profile, the statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the offer of humanitarian aid to the victims of Hurricane Melissa in eastern Cuba…
(2025-10-31). EQUITY GROUP: 32% growth in Profit After Tax for Q3 2025. independent.co.ug 
Equity Bank Uganda also registered NPL ratio of 8.8%, down from 20.9%.; Uganda has been recognised globally as having momentous growth in the East African region coupled by low inflation Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda, has bounced back by recording a significant 61% Profit After Tax (PAT) in one of the highlights as Equity …
(2025-10-31). India celebrates unity in diversity amid current challenges. plenglish.com The National Unity Day is commemorated this year with several political, cultural, and sporting activities to highlight Patel's 150th birthday. He was considered the driving force behind the country's integration. | In a post on X, regarding the anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized Patel's commitment to national integrity, good governance, and public service. | Modi stated, "We also reaffirm our collective resolution to uphold his vision of a united, strong, and self-reliant India." | The politician, who India immortalized in a 240-meter-tall statue, currently the tallest in the world, was a prom…
(2025-10-31). Lahore slips to third as Faisalabad becomes most polluted city. tribune.com.pk 
Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab continue to worsen, with Faisalabad overtaking Lahore as the most polluted city, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 554. Gujranwala and Multan followed, while Lahore's AQI reached 471 this morning. | According to the global air quality monitoring organisation, IQAir reports that Gujranwala recorded an AQI o 546, Multan 478, Lahore 471, and Bahawalpur 389. Government figures show AQI levels at 500 in D.G. Khan, Gujranwala, and Kasur; 447 in Lahore; 408 in Faisalabad; and 352 in Multan. | Air quality in several parts of Lahore has reached extremely hazardous level…
(2025-10-31). Opposition says 'hundreds' killed in Tanzania post-election protests. aljazeera.com The Chadema spokesperson claims it has tallied 'around 700' deaths during hospital visits, AFP reports.
(2025-10-31). UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats 'unacceptable'. aljazeera.com Volker Turk voices rare criticism of the US bombing campaign that has killed more than 60 people in under two months.
(2025-10-31). Australia's Hazlewood humbles India in second T20 ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Australia beat India by four wickets with 6.4 overs to spare in dominant display in second T20 of five-game series.
(2025-10-31). Shutdown chaos deepens as U.S. government closure hits one-month mark. tehrantimes.com The United States government shutdown entered its 31st day Friday, tying the record for the longest in American history, with no resolution in sight and mounting pressure on lawmakers to end the impasse.
(2025-10-31). Does artificial intelligence kill jobs? workers.org 
The recent Workers World article "Capitalism isn't working, no jobs to be found" by Martha Grevatt exposes the huge issue of unemployment caused by the bankrupt capitalist system. (workers.org/2025/09/87909/ ) President Donald Trump was well-known before becoming president by the image of him mouthing "You're fired" on television. Now Trump . . . |
(2025-10-31). Why Arab parties should support a Jewish and democratic state. haaretz.com This approach could stop the core of the anti-Netanyahu bloc from excluding the Arab parties from a governing coalition. It's the only realistic option for protecting the Arab minority's individual and collective rights…
(2025-10-31). Luwero Mob Burns Suspected Cattle Thief and Vehicle. plusnews.ug 
A mob in Luwero District lynched and set ablaze a suspected cattle thief together with his vehicle, beyond recognition. The deceased, identified as Henry Sekindu, 38, a resident of Gulama Village, met his death after being intercepted by residents while driving a Toyota Premio registration number UBD 290M — a car that was itself reported …
(2025-10-31). After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum. newarab.com 
With much pomp and circumstance, Cairo is due to inaugurate on Saturday With a panoramic view of the Giza pyramids plateau, the GEM houses thousands of artefacts spanning more than 5,000 years of Egyptian antiquity at a whopping cost of over $1 billion. | More than two decades in the making, the ultra-modern museum anticipates five million visitors annually, with n…
(2025-10-31). India remembers Indira Gandhi 41st anniversary of her death. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) India is paying tribute to Indira Gandhi, the only woman to have held the office of head of government in the South Asian country, on the 41st anniversary of her assassination.
(2025-10-31). How Libertarian Javier Milei Is Selling Argentina To Wall Street. popularresistance.org The United States is propping up Argentina's failing libertarian President Javier Milei and his ultra-neoliberal "anarcho-capitalist" experiment with $82 billion in debt. | In fact, Trump basically bought Milei a victory in the October 2025 legislative midterm elections with this money. It was a successful US form of election meddling. | People in Argentina now say openly that Milei is turning their country into a "colony of the US". | The US empire has clearly ensnared Argentina in a devastating debt trap. Milei has gleefully overseen the abrogation of his nation's sovereignty, while cynically portraying himself…
(2025-10-31). How To Build A Union Culture That Welcomes Immigrant Members. popularresistance.org Here is some basic advice for union officers and activists who are new to working with immigrant members. You probably already know that immigrant workers want pretty much the same things any unionized worker wants. A decent job. A living wage. Respect and trust. Some measure of control over their lives. | The other thing you should know is: Don't presume to know anything. Forget stereotypes. Approach immigrant workers in an open, straightforward manner and see what you can learn. | Many immigrants may have as much to teach you about the labor movement as they have to learn. Some may have been involved in labor,…
(2025-10-31). Trump's Destruction is Not Creative. counterpunch.org 
There is no question that DJT is a destroyer. Consider the separation of powers. He has appointed intensely loyal followers to key legal positions, often ordering them to act contrary to legal precedent. Over forty prosecutors have been fired and flimsy charges have targeted political opponents, including the Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, and California Senator Adam Schiff. Trump is destroying the separation of powers and the objective rule of law.
(2025-10-31). 'No mercy': Sudan soldier tells of escape from RSF slaughter in el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Thousands of civilians remain trapped in Sudan's el-Fasher, many of them hiding from RSF fighters.
(2025-10-31). named my dog Pride of Israel. She won a world. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a woman whose dogs have retired after a stellar run on the show circuit, and a couple who refused to let air raid sirens spoil their wedding celebration…
(2025-10-31). UN rights chief says Trump's boat strikes are illegal as death toll reaches 61. nationofchange.org UN human rights officials, independent experts, and rights groups say U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific violate international human rights law, amount to extrajudicial killings, and may constitute a crime against humanity.
(2025-10-31). 'Starting to become real': as Washington bickers, America goes hungry. scmp.com The US government shutdown barrelled towards its second month on Friday and the pain is spreading fast — with federal workers broke, food aid vanishing and millions of Americans caught in the crossfire. | What started on October 1 as a Washington sideshow has morphed into a slow-motion implosion of public services and a growing economic convulsion, with federal offices dark and President Donald Trump's government stuck in neutral.
(2025-10-31). Residents scramble for supplies in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. aljazeera.com Residents of Jamaica are scrambling for supplies and picking through piles of wreckage from Hurricane Melissa.
(2025-10-31). Vacunación contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano en niñas de nueve años. radiohc.cu Más de 68 000 niñas cubanas de nueve años recibirán una dosis por vía intramuscular de la vacuna contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH), inyectable que se introducirá en el esquema nacional de inmunización. | A este grupo poblacional se les administrará 0,5 mL por vía intramuscular, y dos dosis en las niñas con diagnóstico de alguna enfermedad inmunodeficiente, para su protección contra el cáncer cervicouterino, una de las principales causas de muerte por esta enfermedad en mujeres en muchas partes del mundo. | Las organizaciones Mundial y Panamericana de la Salud (OMS/OPS) establecen que la vacunación cont…
(2025-10-31). Polish tourists to travel to Lut Desert. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Some 11 polish tourists are to travel to Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during November 7-16, said Mohammad Arab, the deputy head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.
(2025-10-31). Real Madrid and Barcelona aim to shake off Clasico aftermath. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend's Clasico but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans. | Madrid's Brazil superstar Vinicius finally issued an apology on Wednesday, three days after his team defeated arch-rivals Barca 2-1, following his huff at being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu. | He remonstrated with coach Xabi Alonso and marched off down the tunnel after being hauled off in the 72nd minute and replaced with Rodrygo. | "Today I want to apologise to all Madrid fans for my reaction to bein…
(2025-10-31). Fate of thousands feared in Sudan's Darfur after reported rampage by paramilitaries. scmp.com Sudanese fleeing a paramilitary force that seized a city in the country's Darfur region trickled into a nearby refugee camp on Thursday after walking for miles, telling aid workers that roads were littered with bodies. Aid groups feared for the fate of thousands more trying to escape, with hundreds reportedly killed in the turmoil. | The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Sudan amid international alarm over the bloodshed. UN officials have warned of a rampage by the paramilitary…
(2025-10-31). Rebuilt Leverkusen hope to reignite Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern. tribune.com.pk 
Bayer Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons. | Under Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen went toe-to-toe with Bayern for more than two seasons, pushing them harder than any German side had done since Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund more than a decade before. | Alonso's Leverkusen won three and drew three of their six domestic fixtures with Bayern during his tenure at the club, including a 3-0 demolition in February 2024 on the way to an unbeaten league…
(2025-10-31). Trump Urges Senate GOP to Use "Nuclear Option" on Filibuster to End Shutdown. truthout.org US President Donald Trump late Thursday urged Senate Republicans to scrap the legislative filibuster to end the prolonged government shutdown without Democratic support — the kind of scenario progressives warned about when imploring Democrats to eliminate the 60-vote threshold during former President Joe Biden's term. In an all-caps post to Truth Social, Trump wrote that "THE CHOICE IS CLEAR… |
(2025-10-31). Efforts allegedly underway to reopen passenger border with Azerbaijan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided an update on the latest diplomatic efforts to reopen the passenger border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
(2025-10-31). What Kind of Shut Down is This? counterpunch.org 
What kind of a shutdown is this, anyway? Congress has deadlocked over the terms of funding the government, so (in theory, at least) there is a government shutdown in which all federal operations are supposed to be shuttered. But Trump ordered staff to continue processing oil and gas leases and permits to drill on public
(2025-10-31). LIVE: Australia vs India — second T20. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
(2025-10-31). Solidarity aid for Cuba in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. radiohc.cu With the conviction that "once again we will move forward, once again we will recover," the member of the Political Bureau and Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, sent, from this nation, "a warm greeting to the entire nation, to all the people of Cuba," who have endured very difficult times following Hurricane Melissa. | After being received by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom, the Head of Government made statements on the topics discussed, primarily regarding the expressions of solidarity received and the resounding victory in the vote…
(2025-10-31). Esteghlal move top of 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Esteghlal football team defeated Aluminum 3-1 here to move top of the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-10-31). Lee Zeldin Says It's 'Very Telling' China Wants To Keep 'Biden EPA Rule In Place'. wattsupwiththat.com Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin told reporters Tuesday that it is "very telling" that China would want to keep a "Biden EPA rule in place."
(2025-10-31). Solidarity with Venezuela grows in Italy amid US threats. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Italian people are driven through political, social, labor, and student organizations to support Venezuela in the face of threats from the United States and a possible military aggression against that country.
(2025-10-31). Fact check: Do ICE officers really have 'federal immunity' in the US? aljazeera.com Federal immigration agents can face federal or state prosecution for illegal actions under certain circumstances.
(2025-10-31). Jumia launches black Friday 2025 to celebrate e-commerce gains. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jumia Uganda has officially launched its much-anticipated Black Friday 2025 campaign at an exclusive event held at the Jumia Fulfilment Centre in Kampala. The launch gathered government officials, regulators, partners, and key stakeholders in Uganda's digital economy under the theme "E-Commerce Adoption in Uganda — The Journey and Jumia's …
(2025-10-31). U.S., China Reach Trade Truce as Trump Xi Meet for First Time in Years. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to a one-year trade truce after meeting in South Korea. China will postpone export controls on rare earth minerals, and the U.S. will…
(2025-10-31). Erika Kirk says she sees her husband's legacy alive in VP JD Vance | Trump. hindustantimes.com Erika Kirk delivered a poignant and emotional speech at the University of Mississippi's Turning Point USA event, where she was joined by Vice President JD Vance. Having recently lost her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika expressed that JD Vance reminds her strongly of Charlie, seeing echoes of her husband's compassion, leadership, and legacy in Trump's running mate. The event highlighted Erika's commitment to continue Charlie's mission, and her deep belief that his ethos lives on in Vance's values and political conduct. Watch for details…
(2025-10-31). Venezuela ratifica respuesta solidaria tras el paso de Melissa por el oriente cubano. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Venezuela, Yvan Gil Pinto afirmó este jueves en La Habana que su país viene a involucrarse, una vez más por el bienestar del pueblo cubano. | El canciller llegó a Cuba al frente de un envío de 26 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria, destinadas a apoyar la recuperación tras el paso del huracán Melissa por el oriente de la nación. | A su arribo al Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí, de La Habana, Gil Pinto fue recibido por Gerardo Peñalver Portal, ministro interino de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba; Rolando Yero Travieso, jefe del Departamento de Atención al Sector Social del Comi…
(2025-10-31). The Weapons of the Zionist Entity Kill in Both Brazil and Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Oct 30, 2025 | Since yesterday (October 28), the scenes witnessed across Rio de Janeiro's city have exposed the true face of the military-police state led by the fascist and militia-linked Cláudio Castro (PL). With no evacuation orders or protection for residents, the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ) stormed into the communities, shooting indiscriminately — without caring who they hit. | Before our eyes, real scenes of war unfolded in the city center and its surroundings: hijacked buses, barricades blocking main roads, police invading residents' homes, tanks and rifles scattered…
(2025-10-31). Silvio Rodríguez volverá a deleitar al público colombiano en Medellín. radiohc.cu El ícono de la nueva trova cubana, el cantautor Silvio Rodríguez, dará hoy en Medellín el penúltimo concierto de su gira por Latinoamérica, que ya lo llevó a escenarios de Chile, Argentina, Uruguay y Perú. | El bardo regresa a la ciudad del noroeste del Colombia 15 años después de su última presentación, que aconteció durante la celebración del Congreso Iberoamericano de Cultura. | Con una boletería completamente agotada pocas horas después de que se pusieran a la venta, la cita será en esta ocasión en el Estadio Polideportivo de Envigado con capacidad para 11 mil personas. | Los amantes de su música esperan pode…