(2026-10-03). The Critical Minerals Beneath The Trump Corollary. popularresistance.org The map of the new war over minerals stretches from the lithium flats of South America to the rare-earth deposits of Greenland. Its vocabulary is familiar: supply-chain resilience, national security, diversification, and partnership. Beneath these neutral phrases lies an older project. The United States wants to reorganise the mineral wealth of the Western Hemisphere around its own industrial and military needs while keeping China at arm's length. The latest name for this ambition is President Donald Trump's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 — crudely nicknamed the 'Donroe Doctrine'. The joke is crud…
(2026-10-03). Defending A Non-Existent International Law. popularresistance.org This columnist was honored to be invited to a United Nations High Level Meeting In Defence of International Law called by the Hague Group, which was held on September 25, 2026. Defending and protecting international law is surely a priority for anyone who claims to be concerned about the human rights of all people and the rights of all nations to be truly sovereign. The Hague Group was founded on January 31, 2025, when eight nations: Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa united in The Hague in the Netherlands to take "coordinated legal and diplomatic measures" against Isr…
(2026-10-03). Fairford And A 'Free Press'. popularresistance.org It's easy to forget that the Western media — the so-called "free press" — likes to distinguish itself from media in authoritarian regimes on the basis that, unlike them, it asks critical questions of the powerful, reports facts objectively and formulates its analyses dispassionately. | They do propaganda, we do news — or so the Western media argues. | The feverish coverage since five men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning close to RAF Fairford in the U.K. is blowing a very big hole in that claim. | Here are the known facts so far. | Three white vans, bearing the logo of a genuine…
(2026-10-03). White Nationalism's Appeal Runs Deeper Than Partisan Politics. portside.org White Nationalism's Appeal Runs Deeper Than Partisan Politics |
(2026-10-03). Abdul El-Sayed Explains How Science Influences His Politics. portside.org Abdul El-Sayed Explains How Science Influences His Politics |
(2026-10-03). The Road to Universal Medicare. portside.org The Road to Universal Medicare |
(2026-10-03). AI Weapons Systems Are Already Here. portside.org AI Weapons Systems Are Already Here |
(2026-10-03). Friday Nite Videos | October 2, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 2, 2026 |
(2026-10-03). Christa Pike Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Botched Execution. progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN | DEMOCRACY NOW…
(2026-10-02). Yemen's Foreign Minister in exclusive interview: "We expect Turkish diplomacy, not Turkish warplanes" unitedworldint.com 
By Yiƒüit Saner The conflict between Yemen's Ansarullah Movement (Houthis) and the Saudi-led Coalition remains high on the international agenda. Developments unfolding in parallel with the Iran War began this summer when Saudi Arabia struck Sana'a Airport. The rapidly escalating tensions peaked when Ansarullah imposed a blockade on Riyadh in the Red Sea. Reciprocal attacks …
(2026-10-02). Iran: Why Decapitation Doesn't Necessarily Defeat a Regime. juancole.com By | ( The opening strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, along with a number of the country's senior military and security commanders. Operationally, the attacks de…
(2026-10-02). After ICE Shooting, Austin Community Organizes. popularresistance.org Federal prosecutors in Texas charged a Venezuelan national and father living in Austin on Tuesday with assaulting, resisting, and impeding a federal officer, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sideswiped his car and shot him in the back Sept. 20 without warning as he was turning around to park. | Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, entered the U.S. in 2024 with a valid work permit to seek asylum and provide for his son in Venezuela, who has mobility disabilities that require expensive physical therapy, through a program begun under former President Joe Biden. However, President Donald Trump ended th…
(2026-10-02). Democrats Aren't 'Breaking From Israel'—They're Rebranding The Status Quo. scheerpost.com Adam Johnson TRNN Are top Democrats actually "shifting" on Israel, or is the PR simply getting more sophisticated? After the midterms wrap up and the race for the Democratic 2028 nominition for president kicks off in earnest, this will be a central question those concerned with the US role in the genocide in Gaza must …
(2026-10-02). Condena al bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba presente en la ONU. radiohc.cu En el octogésimo primer período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU, que transcurre en su sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Nueva York, no ha dejado de estar presente el reclamo del levantamiento del genocida bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | La primera voz que se alzó contra esa política hostil fue la de Brasil, país que tradicionalmente abre los debates de cada período de sesiones del organismo internacional. | El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, reiteró su profundo rechazo al cerco económico, comercial y financiero que durante décadas han mantenido las diversas administraciones e…
(2026-10-02). Over 1,000 intellectuals and public figures stand in defense of Cuba. radiohc.cu In a public statement, more than 1,000 academics from over 36 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa call upon their peers worldwide "not to remain complicitly silent in the face of the crimes systematically and widely perpetrated by the United States government against the people of Cuba." | The document denounces the energy blockade imposed by Washington since January of this year, which compounds the hundreds of unilateral coercive measures enacted by the Donald Trump administration and the policy—spanning more than six decades—of economic, commercial, and financial blockad…
(2026-10-02). Cienfuegos celebró taller provincial Por el equilibrio del mundo previo a conferencia internacional. radiohc.cu 
El Taller Provincial Por el equilibrio del mundo 2026, de la Sociedad Cultural José Martí, de la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos se desarrolló en un contexto muy complejo para la humanidad facilitando la participación de instituciones, sindicatos y personas de buena voluntad previa a la VII Conferencia internacional que tendrá lugar en La Habana en enero de 2028. | Movidos por la defensa de la justicia social y del desarrollo con equidad, martianas y solidarias con Cuba expusieron ponencias en torno al pensamiento y trabajos frutos de investigaciones de quienes llevan en el corazón al Maestro y a nuestro líder histó…
(2026-10-02). Consagración, innovaciones y transformación energética: aniversario 31 de Radiocuba Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
La División Radiocuba Guantánamo conmemora su aniversario 31 con una trayectoria marcada por cambios tecnológicos, la digitalización de los transmisores radiales y televisivos, así como el protagonismo en proyectos de alta complejidad. | Así se reconoce durante la celebración, en la cual Mileydis Cobas Morales, secretaria del Sindicato de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica, destaca la consagración y esfuerzos de este colectivo para resolver las interrupciones de los servicios, en medio de la contingencia energética que enfrenta el país. | FCon una red modernizada de 122 transmisores, la más exten…
(2026-10-02). Cuba felicita a China en el aniversario 77 de su fundación como República Popular. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy a su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping, con motivo del 77 aniversario de la fundación de la República Popular China. | A través de su cuenta en X, el también primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) extendió su saludo al Partido, al Gobierno y al pueblo chinos, al tiempo que agradeció la permanente solidaridad y cooperación del gigante asiático con la isla. | A las congratulaciones se sumó el secretario de Organización del PCC, Roberto Morales, quien calificó la fundación de la nación asiática como un hito clave en la historia moderna y agradeció el res…
(2026-10-02). Evalúa Díaz-Canel el impacto social de los cambios económicos. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió con representantes de organismos, instituciones, asociaciones, líderes barriales y otros actores vinculados directamente a las Transformaciones Económicas y Sociales que se ejecutan hoy. | Durante el intercambio, el mandatario reiteró la premisa de que para el Gobierno, el crecimiento económico carece de sentido si no tiene un impacto directo en el desarrollo social, según un reporte publicado en la página web de Presidencia. | ´Para nosotros no tiene sentido generar riqueza económica si no impacta y apoya a los programas sociales,…
(2026-10-02). The Mask of Civilization, the Face of Apartheid: Netanyahu at the UN. scheerpost.com Reza Fani Yazdi Informed Comment From the heart of a Middle East that has bled for decades under the boots of colonialism, indiscriminate bombardments, systematic assassinations, and the medieval sieges imposed by the Zionist regime, Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the United Nations General Assembly was nothing less than the naked embodiment of "the most brazen …
(2026-10-02). After ICE Shooting, Austin Community Organizes Protests, Neighborhood Resources. scheerpost.com Neha Madhira Prism Federal prosecutors in Texas charged a Venezuelan national and father living in Austin on Tuesday with assaulting, resisting, and impeding a federal officer, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sideswiped his car and shot him in the back Sept. 20 without warning as he was turning around to park. Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, entered the U.S. …
(2026-10-02). Venezuela's battle for sovereignty continues. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-02). Amazon Is Deploying AI To Spy On Its Workers. popularresistance.org The 18th-century notion of the panopticon — a circular prison design with a guard station in the middle, allowing a single officer to enforce discipline by keeping watch over all the prisoners — has become real in the 21st century through AI-driven surveillance against workers: It's the Amazon warehouse. | It should be no surprise that the company that harnessed technology to create a vast, $2.7 trillion empire would employ the same sophistication to enforce workplace discipline and tamp down insurgent unionization efforts. A recent disclosure of Amazon's internal "employee relations" documents reveal…
(2026-10-02). Make Halloween analog again: Philly artist's snail-mail newsletter features TV horror movie listings for antenna TVs. whyy.org 
(2026-10-02). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). Madison, Tenant Landlord Workshop October 7, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-02). Madison Defend the MN 15 Events October 3 4, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-02). FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack. aljazeera.com The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
(2026-10-02). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-02). Protests disrupt Ireland football match with 'Palestine tennis balls'. aljazeera.com Protesters interrupted Ireland's match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
(2026-10-02). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-02). Fourth nationwide school strike in Germany: 45,000 protest against conscription. wsws.org The school strikes show the continuing opposition among young people to conscription. But the movement can only advance if it bases itself on the international working class and a revolutionary perspective against war.
(2026-10-02). Hong Kong exhibition unveils 157 treasures from Qing imperial workshops. ecns.cn A special exhibition featuring 157 treasures from the Palace Museum, including 14 national first-class cultural relics, opened to the public at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). How can Jordan respond to Israel's escalation across the West Bank? aljazeera.com Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
(2026-10-02). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/31: Trump Regime Takedown (special Halloween edition). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). Moment mother bear slams into car to protect cub. aljazeera.com This mother bear was not going to let a driver in Japan pass her cub without a warning.
(2026-10-02). "Music City" without an orchestra as Nashville Symphony suspends its season in face of financial crisis. wsws.org The highly regarded Nashville Symphony is suspending the rest of its 2026-27 season due to lack of funding.
(2026-10-02). Mahmoud Khalil: "We Can't Afford to Stay Silent" theintercept.com 
(2026-10-02). Trump vs Europe as US presses for release of emergency diesel stocks. aljazeera.com Europe's leaders are mulling proposals to respond to Trump's diesel demands.
(2026-10-02). Trump DOJ Considering Reframing Watergate as "Deep State" Plot Against Nixon. truthout.org President Donald Trump's Justice Department has entertained the idea of reframing former President Richard Nixon as a victim of "deep state" persecution in the Watergate scandal, with allies likening Nixon to Trump as an unfairly maligned figure. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility — an internal watchdog that was created in… |
(2026-10-02). India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final — all to know. aljazeera.com For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
(2026-10-02). Zohran Mamdani's Campaign May Have Accomplished Something More Fundamental Than Moving Policy Debate to the Left. portside.org Zohran Mamdani's Campaign May Have Accomplished Something More Fundamental Than Moving Policy Debate to the Left |
(2026-10-02). What went wrong at Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences? Former museum staffers point to years of missteps. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In early September, when the Academy of Natural Sciences
(2026-10-02). The Fight to Save Rural Hospitals — and Access to Healthcare. whyy.org Hospitals all over rural America are struggling, and many are closing. We explore what's behind these closures, hear about how state-funded reimbursements were supposed to help, and learn about new initiatives to increase access healthcare, like "hospitals on wheels." | Margie Brown, a native of Bradford, PA, holds up a T-shirt that says "Save Bradford Hospital." The local grassroots group of the same name was dedicated to advocating for the return of Bradford Regional Medical Center as a full-service hospital and securing better healthcare access for the community.
(2026-10-02). Wealth of America's richest 0.1 percent doubles since 2019, as profits hit record share of income. wsws.org The richest 0.1 percent of American households more than doubled their wealth between the end of 2019 and June 30, Federal Reserve figures released last month show.
(2026-10-02). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). Elon Musk to co-lead Trump's Pentagon study on future warfare. geo.tv Tesla CEO Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — Reuters Pentagon chief announces initiative at Quantico military base.Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to co-lead…
(2026-10-02). Rights, Faith Groups Urge Congress to Block $2.8B Bomb Sale to Israel. progressivehub.net ELIZABETH HAGEDORN | AL-MONITOR…
(2026-10-02). Wilmington's new Creative Hub brings artists, residents and small businesses together on the city's West Side. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For years, Brian Wild had imagined having a creative space on Union Street. | The Wilmington filmmaker and artist has lived on the street for about a decade, but said opportunities to connect with other artists often seemed to happen elsewhere in the city. So when he was driving down Union Street one day and saw a sign announcing that a Creative Hub was coming to a vacant storefront, he immediately took notice. | The building was actually one Wild had once imagined using as…
(2026-10-02). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-02). US: Victims of Nicaraguan Government Risk Deportation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists hold signs with the names of some of the 222 former prisoners released and expelled by the Nicaraguan government, as they await their arrival at Dulles International Airport, Virginia, United States, February 9, 2023. | © 2023 Kevin Lamarque/Reuters…
(2026-10-02). At Open SF Developers Conference Protesters & Developers Talk About Regulation & Tech. indybay.org Protesters rallied at the Open AI developers conference to demand an end of the use of AI…
(2026-10-02). Bonds gripped by a "vicious loop" wsws.org Yields have risen to their highest levels in a quarter of a century with little sign of coming down.
(2026-10-02). Exclusive: British State Targets Palestine Action With Yet Another Crooked Trial. scheerpost.com The Grayzone Once again, the British state is exploiting anti-democratic terrorism measures to secure convictions of Palestine Action defendants who targeted an Israeli weapons plant. UK media is currently forbidden from reporting on the trial. From October 5th, an eight-week-long trial of nine Palestine Action activists known as the Instro 10 will begin at London's …
(2026-10-02). Carrying That Weight—Again — the Rape of Young Women. portside.org Carrying That Weight—Again — the Rape of Young Women |
(2026-10-02). How AI Could Wipe Out Our Brains Before Our Existence. levernews.com 
(2026-10-02). Public Radio Station Forced to Call Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" theintercept.com 
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is rolling over to Trump and his acolytes in the state, rather than stand up for editorial independence.
(2026-10-02). Wednesday 10/14: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU & No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual teach-in | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-02). Sri Lankan filmmaker supports campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I hope that the struggle to secure Bogdan Syrotiuk's release will become the foundation for an anti-war movement."—Prasanna Vithanage…
(2026-10-02). Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak. aljazeera.com Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Decolonizing Money. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-02). New York Hospitals Pay Millions To Stop DOJ Investigation. popularresistance.org Last week, NYU Langone Health (a hospital system affiliated with New York University) reached a settlement with the Department of Justice concerning its provision of gender-affirming care to trans youth. Mount Sinai Health System reached a similar agreement earlier this month. Despite these hospitals' claims to care for LGBTQ+ patients, they've buckled in the face of federal attacks on trans care, prioritizing money over patients even in violation of state human rights laws. | Shortly after Trump's second inauguration, the Trump administration threatened to withhold all federal funding from medical institutions p…
(2026-10-02). An American horror story: The failed execution of Christa Pike. wsws.org There are incidents in contemporary American society so barbaric that they shock the sensibilities of anyone who stands for social equality, justice and human decency. The state of Tennessee's attempted execution of Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday night is such an event.
(2026-10-02). The pseudo-left and Brazil's crisis elections. wsws.org The function of the pseudo-left is to subordinate the working class to the PT, the trade union bureaucracy and, ultimately, the bourgeois nation state.
(2026-10-02). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-02). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-02). Tens of thousands of voters at 'risk of disenfranchisement' thanks to Trump's postal service: Analysis. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on An analysis published Friday by
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? aljazeera.com Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/27: Becoming Leaderful: A Panel Discussion on Building the Communities We Want. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th St Suite 290, Oakland…
(2026-10-02). Indian authorities clamp down as 'cockroach' movement launches new protests. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
(2026-10-02). Trump Meme Coin Contest Over Dinner With the President Raises Ethics Concerns. truthout.org The company behind US President Donald Trump's meme coin has launched a competition giving participants an opportunity to attend "the most exclusive dinner in the world" — all they have to do is buy a digital token with no inherent value that has lost investors billions of dollars while further enriching the president. The Washington Sun reported Thursday that winners of the competition… |
(2026-10-02). European powers answer Russian nuclear warnings with further military escalation. wsws.org Barely days after Moscow formally warned NATO that an attempt to blockade or isolate the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad could provoke the use of nuclear weapons, the governments of Europe are responding not with attempts to step back from the brink, but with declarations of increased military support for Ukraine, accelerated rearmament and preparations for a direct confrontation with Russia.
(2026-10-02). Pivot to Southeast Asia for New Zealand. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer New Zealand is no stranger to its aspirations for further engagement with Southeast Asia. Well-spoken speeches in Wellington, memoranda of foreign policy in ASEAN capitals, and more and more frequently, New Zealand finds itself ready to be a reliable Indo-Pacific partner with a steady interest in the future of Southeast Asia. …
(2026-10-02). The Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State. portside.org The Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State |
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/24: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). 12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall. aljazeera.com As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing.
(2026-10-02). Washington's diplomacy in Sudan has backfired. aljazeera.com Pressure meant to isolate Sudan's army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.
(2026-10-02). Wednesday 10/21: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-02). Curtain rises on South Jersey's newest performing arts center in Willingboro. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Saturday marks the grand opening of Willingboro Township's new performing arts center. R&B group The Willingboro Performing Arts Center, inside of the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center, is a 570-seat venue that was once an auditorium…
(2026-10-02). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-09-21). to be crippled means to be institutionalized]. portside.org [to be crippled means to be institutionalized] |
(2026-10-02). Democracy Now! 2026-10-02 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, October 2, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, October 2, 2026…
(2026-10-02). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-02). How The War In Sudan Is Teaching Society To Govern Without The State. scheerpost.com Eglal Hamid Abdulgadir Waging Nonviolence After the collapse of state infrastructure and services amid war in Sudan, mutual aid networks stepped up to fill the gaps in health care, food and emergency services. What if one of the most consequential political effects of Sudan's war is not simply that the state collapsed, but that millions of …
(2026-10-02). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-10-02). Protests shutter hundreds of French schools as violence flares. aljazeera.com Education minister declares students 'in danger' as hundreds of injuries reported across the country.
(2026-10-02). South Korean steel and shipbuilding workers hold partial strikes. wsws.org The country's labor unions, regardless of affiliation, are attempting to stifle worker opposition to the growing attacks on their living and economic conditions.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/24: Book Reading: "Bad Energy" by Joshua Frank in conversation with Scott Parkin. indybay.org Nomadic Bookshop | 326 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-02). Monday 10/5: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/6: Care not Criminalization. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco CA 94102 cross street Harrison Street…
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/3: November 2026 Election Part 2. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-02). Strikes spread across Brazil on the eve of the elections. wsws.org A wave of strikes in the public and private sectors exposes the class character of the Lula government and the need for an independent struggle of the working class against austerity, fascism and imperialism.
(2026-10-02). Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly Delayed Until 2030. indybay.org Iconic Pollinator Remains at Risk of Migratory Collapse…
(2026-10-02). Can India's 'cockroach' movement oust Modi's election chief? aljazeera.com India's youth protests return to streets, eyeing PM Modi's prized bureaucrat who oversees the world's biggest elections.
(2026-10-02). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-02). Thursday 10/29: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU and No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1026882/ | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-02). Standoff In The North Of Ireland Over Loyalist 'Orange' March. popularresistance.org Recent events carry particular weight because of Drumcree's history. During the Troubles, loyalist stand-offs in the area became a notable flash point of violence, with effects rippling out beyond Portadown. Following the Good Friday Agreement, the march had been rerouted for almost 30 years. | "The Orange Order organized stand-offs at Drumcree (particularly in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998) were regularly used by unionist death squads as a rallying cry and pretext to launch attacks, block roads, and intimidate Catholic families," Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition spokesperson Breandán Mac Cionnaith wrote in August.
(2026-10-02). US Constitution Prohibits Those 'Engaged In Insurrection' From Public Office. scheerpost.com John Perry, Resumen English So will Nicaragua's. Nicaragua's electoral reforms seek to defend popular sovereignty as Washington intensifies its interference in Latin American elections. Last week I was at a local neighborhood meeting in the Nicaraguan city of Masaya. More than a hundred people had come to hear a report from a doctor from the local …
(2026-10-02). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-02). Kalshi Is Lobbying States to Fight Off Regulations for Prediction Markets. truthout.org As prediction markets have exploded in popularity over the past two years, they have also become increasingly controversial — setting off a lobbying-fueled power struggle for regulation of the platforms. Amid allegations of insider trading, bets on military operations, and deceptive practices, some states are seeking to sue or ban prediction markets. But the federal government has… |
(2026-10-02). In Manta, a Community Is Devastated by U.S. Boat Strikes. portside.org In Manta, a Community Is Devastated by U.S. Boat Strikes |
(2026-10-02). Luckin surpasses 38,000 stores globally as its Singapore count hits 100, testing the reach of its overseas model. ecns.cn Luckin Coffee opened its 100th store in Singapore in Bugis on September 28, marking another milestone in the Chinese coffee chain's overseas expansion. Since making the city-state its first international market in 2023, Luckin has served more than 1.9 million customers locally and become an increasingly familiar name in Singapore's coffee market. The company now operates more than 38,000 stores across China, Singapore, Malaysia and the U.S.
(2026-10-02). Friday 10/9: Oakland Arms Embargo: Mass Mobilization at FedEx. indybay.org FedEx Shipping Center, Oakland (9190 Edes Ave)…
(2026-10-02). Man City lodge appeal after guilty finding in financial breach scandal. aljazeera.com The Abu Dhabi-controlled club has protested its innocence throughout the long-running case, which dates back to 2018.
(2026-10-02). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). Security Politics in the Baltics: How the Perception of the Russian Threat Is Growing. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The vote held in the Lithuanian Parliament on September 22, 2026, was a notable example of the changes taking place in the European security environment. The Lithuanian Parliament backed a proposal to remove the constitutional provision prohibiting the deployment of nuclear weapons and foreign military bases on Lithuanian territory. The …
(2026-10-02). It's Time To Boycott Starbucks. portside.org It's Time To Boycott Starbucks |
(2026-10-02). Ethiopian gov't-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region. aljazeera.com Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
(2002-10-26). Bangladesh down Pakistan in U19 Women's tri-series opener. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh opened their account in the Rivaj Presents the University of Lahore U19 Women's T20 Tri-nation series with a 30-run win over hosts Pakistan, defending their total of 117-8 as Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad became host to an international women's fixture for the first time on Friday. | Pakistan will take the field against on Saturday against Sri Lanka with the first ball set to be bowled at 11am at the same venue. | Player of the match Nishita Akter Nishi starred for Bangladesh with both bat and ball as she followed her 23-run effort at no.3 with a clinical four-over spell taking two for 16. Pakistan were…
(2026-10-02). People vs Palantir in Palo Alto. indybay.org Demonstration outside of Palantir's former headquarters and still busy office.
(2026-10-02). Wolf encounter: A photographer on what humans have lost. aljazeera.com How a brush with the wild can expose what modern life no longer asks of us.
(2026-10-02). The strategy and program of the SEP in the fight against the JVP government and capitalism. wsws.org Against all other political parties, their fake-left hangers on and the trade union bureaucracies, the SEP alone advanced a revolutionary socialist program during the 2022 mass uprising.
(2026-10-02). Valadao Dairy Linked to Criminal Animal Cruelty. indybay.org Congressman Valadao's dairy sends newborn calves to calf ranch exposed dragging, shooting sick calves…
(2026-10-02). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-02). Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, warns UNDP chief. geo.tv Shoppers walk within Merkato, one of Africa's biggest open air market, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25, 2024. — Reuters
(2026-10-02). Sunday 10/18: How to challenge power & systems of injustice: The History of Rainforest Action Network. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA 94709 US…
(2026-10-02). Delaware lawmakers express shock that Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed their legislation. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed four pieces of legislation this week, ranging from the governor's emergency powers to salary increases for school social workers. | State lawmakers were notified of the vetoes on Wednesday. All four bills passed either unanimously or unopposed earlier this year. | The governor has until Oct. 1 to act on the hundreds of bills the General Assembly passes every year. Once the governor has received a bill, Meyer has 10 days to sign or veto the leg…
(2026-10-02). The Real Crisis For Men Is Capitalism: A Conversation With Dr. Mark Anthony Neal. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN "America has tried to raise generations of warriors to be on the front lines of American imperialism… So what we have done is raise two or three generations of men in America who don't know how to be human." From the heinous crimes of the Epstein class to the Cornell 7, from …
(2026-10-02). Vance Tells FL Senate Candidate to "Get the Hell Out" of US Over Political Views. truthout.org At a campaign rally in Florida on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance discussed his desire to remove individuals from the United States based on their political views, saying that socialists "don't belong in America." Vance was discussing Angie Nixon, the Democratic Party's candidate for U.S. senator in Florida. Nixon is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)… |
(2026-10-02). US: Rights Concerns for Maritime Operations Near Ecuador. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of detained fishermen are transported on a National Police bus to the Community Surveillance Unit (UVC) from the port of Manta, Ecuador, on September 4, 2026. | © 2026 ARIEL OCHOA / AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-02). Thursday 10/8: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/13: Webinar: U.S. Military Spending and How to Stop It. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-us-mili……
(2026-10-02). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-02). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-02). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The number of "CIA Democrat" candidates for seats in the House of Representatives has doubled this year, compared to the past four elections.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/17: Santa Cruz No Kings: Vote Early – Rally, Ballot Drop & Visibility Action. indybay.org 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz (County Court House)…
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/10: Book Talk with Dr. Brian Kwoba. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-10-02). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-02). Israel's Supreme Court Pushes Palestinian Candidate to Withdraw From Elections. truthout.org On Friday, Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the Balad party, withdrew from Israel's upcoming elections, in a maneuver that will likely cost the left-wing party its relevancy in the Israeli parliament. Israel's Supreme Court heard appeals on Thursday against the decisions of Israel's Central Elections Committee, which had voted last week to bar Palestinian parties and two individual candidates from… |
(2026-10-02). Support for Merz plunges after CDU's losses to Germany's right and left. aljazeera.com Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
(2026-10-02). Some new Medicaid rules have already changed: Why New Jersey officials and residents are worried about what happens next. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Paul White, 38, of Ringoes, New Jersey, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that causes joint pain, instability and chronic fatigue. He juggles his physical therapy appointments with working part-time as a handyman and is constantly struggling to pay his bills. | When
(2026-10-02). Sea off Thai island turns green. aljazeera.com The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.
(2026-10-02). Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of Madina power station attack. geo.tv Damage to the Taiba power distribution station, which Saudi authorities said was caused by a drone attack by the Houthis, in this handout photo taken on September 29, 2026, in Madina, Saudi Arabia, and released on October 1, 2026. — Reuters Saudi coalition says wider…
(2026-10-02). 'Containerabad': Pakistan's capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown. aljazeera.com As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
(2026-10-02). Indian pilot describes dramatic attack during Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. geo.tv Indian pilot Smit Machchhar smiles in an unidentified location in this undated handout image released on September 30, 2026. — ReutersThe Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open…
(2026-10-02). 1,000 NNU CNA Nurses From Around the Country March To Get Palantir Out & Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Over 1,000 nurses marched in San Francisco and spoke out about the need to terminate contracts that Palantir has at hospitals and with all government agencies. They also are for the shutdown of ICE.
(2026-10-02). World BEYOND War Asia Celebrated the International Day of Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
With the help of movements and academic institutions like Kilusan para sa Pambansang Demokrasya (KILUSAN), PEACE Philippines, and the Philippine Normal University (PNU), we held symbolic actions depicting our advocacy for peace and our opposition to war and militarism. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-02). 340 Dean Nurses Vote UNION YES To Have a Strong Voice for Quality Care! wibailoutpeople.org 
Dear friend of St. Marys & Dean nurses, 340 nurses at 10 SSM Dean outpatient clinics throughout Dane County have voted overwhelmingly to form a union so we have the strongest voice for quality patient care! Dean nurses are now united with almost 900 nurses SSM St. Mary's Hospital who voted to unionize by a landslide …
(2026-10-02). Protest at OpenAI DevDay at Fort Mason: "No Killer Robots for ICE, War and Fascism" indybay.org Clergy, immigrant rights organizations, and youth leaders lead a coalition calling on OpenAI to end its ICE and military contracts and pledge to defend free and democratic elections.
(2026-10-02). New Census poverty report conceals the social catastrophe facing working people. wsws.org Official poverty statistics expose a deepening crisis for which Democrats and Republicans bear joint responsibility.
(2026-10-02). What's behind France's school protests? aljazeera.com Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.
(2026-10-02). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-02). Tunisia softens its 'false news' penalty. What really changed, and why now? aljazeera.com Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
(2026-10-02). Progressives Saw Wins in DNC, But Battle for the Future of the Party Continues. truthout.org This summer, attendees who were punctual enough to make it into the 9: 00 am Democratic National Committee's (DNC) resolutions meeting at its August convening in Texas were treated to an unusual display: In a humdrum corner of the Austin Marriott Downtown, the DNC resolutions committee voted to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). And, in a move that went against the DNC's habit of… |
(2026-10-02). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-02). Nurses March to Demand that Palantir Stop Targeting their Patients. indybay.org Over 1000 march behind banner: "Palantir Tracks — Ice Attacks" in Global Week of Action…
(2026-10-02). Border Agents Are Randomly Seizing Phones of US Citizens Who Support Palestine. scheerpost.com By Ali Harb This article was originally published by Truthout Miami lawyer Jalal Shehadeh is the latest supporter of Palestinian rights to be hassled after returning from abroad. Florida lawyer Jalal Shehadeh is convinced that the warrantless seizure of his cell phone by federal agents at the Newark International Airport after he returned from Palestine …
(2026-10-02). G7 announces oil reserve release, as Trump hails Europe diesel deal. aljazeera.com Macron says G7 will release 100 million barrels over four months; diesel release to be 'frontloaded'…
(2026-10-02). Gary Tyler, former political prisoner in US, endorses campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk: "This young man should be free" wsws.org Gary Tyler, the former political prisoner who spent nearly 42 years in Louisiana's notorious Angola State Penitentiary for a murder he did not commit, has endorsed the international campaign for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2026-10-02). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Will Trump's efforts to boost Bolsonaro blow up in his face? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-02). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Annual Fundraiser for Informed Comment under Shadow of Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-10-02). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Meet WI BOPM Crew at Whitewater, WI Pride October 3, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-02). What are the Nobel prizes and when will the 2026 awards be announced. geo.tv
(2026-10-02). India's Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation. geo.tv
(2026-10-02). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Rodríguez and Trump: The Complex and Inevitable Path of Diplomacy. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-02). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Artificial Lack of Intelligence in Washington, D.C. juancole.com
(2026-10-02). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Red scare: Solid GOP districts reeling from war, price backlash. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-02). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). NNU Nurses Rally At ICE To Demand ICE Be Shutdown & Palantir Be Purged At All Hospitals. indybay.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Chilean Police Crack Down On Student March Against Budget Cuts. popularresistance.org On Thursday, the Chilean militarized police (Carabineros) heavily repressed a student march against President José Antonio Kast's budget cuts. | Armed with shields, helmets, batons, and other riot-control equipment, Carabineros moved against thousands of young people who were marching peacefully through major arteries in Santiago de Chile. The march, however, had previously been authorized by authorities. | Images and videos shared on social media show police vehicles spraying chemical-laced water at the demonstration called by the Confederation of Chilean Students (Confech) over the discussion of the 2027 budget…
(2026-10-02). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.
(2026-10-02). 11 factors prove "Israel" staged the Emirati jet bombing. thealtworld.com What are the primary objectives of this "theatrical performance"? How did the failure come across as shocking and embarrassing? | All evidence indicates that the incident involving the Emirati airliner belonging to "Fly Dubai", which was en route to "Tel Aviv", was a "staged" occurrence painstakingly planned by Israeli intelligence for reasons that remain unknown as of this writing. | We've never heard anything but the Israeli narrative, which is full of contradictory and easily executed lies, the most notable of which is the argument that occurred in the cockpit between the pilot and his co-pilot, with the latte…