(2026-10-12). Thousands March in Turin for Palestine. indybay.org Torino for Gaza, the Italian activist coalition held a demonstration and march "La fine del genocidio è la fine del sionismo" (an end to genocide and Zionism) on the Global Day of Action for Palestine.
(2026-10-12). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-12). No Jets For Genocide! Unionists Rally To Stop Arms For Genocide At Oakland FedEx. indybay.org At a rally at Oakland Airport FedEx with hundreds of activists and workers, trade unionists spoke out against FedEx sending jet parts to Israel for genocide. They also attacked the union busting of FedEx and their role in supporting redistricting in Tennessee in Memphis where they have a major hub.
(2026-10-12). Hundreds at FedEx Demand End of Weapons Pipeline for Palestine Genocide. indybay.org Saying "Fed Up with FedEX," Bay Area student, labor, political, and religious groups object to Oakland Airport's use for arms shipments.
(2026-10-12). FedEx, STOP Shipping Weapons To Israel For Genocide Demand Unionists and Activists in Oakland. indybay.org Hundreds of activists and unionists rallied at FedEx near the Oakland airport to demand that it stop shipping weapons to Israel for the genocide and wars in the Middle East. They also attacked it for union busting and supporting redistricting to eliminate Black representation.
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/23: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-12). ICE runs over man in Texas as DHS Secretary Mullin defends shooting of New York father. wsws.org An ICE cop ran over a man in Texas and another assaulted a father and daughter in California as the Trump administration escalated its defense of wanton state violence.
(2026-10-12). What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear of so much that is wrong with our world. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Youssef Sammour Millions of people asking the same question: How is this still happening? For three years, we have watched the destruction of Gaza. Homes, hospitals, schools and churches. Entire families erased. Children killed, maimed, orphaned and left to starve. Premature babies intentionally left to die in their incubators. The videos. The images.
(2026-10-12). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Excited! Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda: Luoyang brings the Chinese civilization from books to life. ecns.cn Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, told China News Network that he was thrilled to see Chinese civilization in person, which he had previously only read about in books.
(2026-10-12). Italian diplomat admires Luoyang's historical appeal, hopes to deepen Italy-China cultural exchanges. ecns.cn Marco Lattanzi, First Counsellor of the Italian Embassy in China, said in an interview with China News Network that Italy and China both have a long history and splendid civilization. The two countries can work together to deepen exchanges from the cultural and historical levels, rely on universities and cultural centers to build bridges, and cultural exchanges can continuously enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.
(2026-10-12). If The Truth Is A Threat To Israel, Then Israel Should Not Exist. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel is so evil that it's actually illegal for Israelis to tell the truth about it. | Benjamin Netanyahu has just ordered Israel's military, its attorney general, and its security agency Shin Bet to investigate and prosecute the soldiers who anonymously shared their experiences in the Gaza Strip with the award-winning investigative documentary "NAZA". |
(2026-10-12). If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians? aljazeera.com Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.
(2026-10-12). Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA. aljazeera.com Documentary draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources accusing military of killing Palestinians in Gaza using AI systems.
(2026-10-12). Michigan's senatorial candidates debate: El-Sayed lurches further to the right. wsws.org Michigan's "progressive" Senate candidate defends capitalism and tariffs, denounces Iran and Venezuela, and backs a "safe and secure" border as he prepares to campaign with Obama.
(2026-10-12). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). CCTV shows moment Houthi missile struck Riyadh airport as blast rips through terminal; Indian among 14 killed. ptcnews.tv
(2026-10-12). Anduril Unveils Steelfin Family Of Modular Surface-To-Air Missiles. twz.com 
Anduril has unveiled Steelfin, a family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles designed to share a common architecture and manufacturing process while being configured for different air and missile defense missions. The company says this approach will enable high-volume production at significantly lower cost than existing weapons, though it has not disclosed prices or detailed performance specifications. | The announcement comes as the U.S. military seeks to expand air defense inventories against an increasingly diverse range of threats, from inexpensive drones to cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and advan…
(2026-10-12). Bangladesh-Malaysia recruitment reforms revive old questions over the cost of migration. globalvoices.org Repeated disruptions raise concerns over recruitment transparency and migrant workers' protection from exploitation.Global Voices On Saturday, October 5, 2024, a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) was signed in Dhaka between the Wage Earners Welfare Board and Malaysia's PERKESO, regarding the expansion of the labor market in Malaysia. (2026-10-12). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-12). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-12). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-12). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-12). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-12). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-12). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-12). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-12). Modi government unleashes massive repression to crush protests against purge of India's electoral rolls. wsws.org More than 7,000 and possibly as many 15,000 protesters were detained nationwide in the lead up to and during Saturday's Jantar Mantar protest.
(2026-10-12). UAW election debacle: More than 90 percent of members boycott vote, as apparatus reinstalls Fain. wsws.org More than 90 percent of the United Auto Workers membership boycotted the vote. With the entire apparatus of the union at his disposal, Shawn Fain has been "re-elected" with the votes of 6 percent of the members.
(2026-10-12). With new frigates and naval bases: Germany arms its navy for war against Russia. wsws.org The German government is rapidly advancing the rearmament of the German Navy and preparations for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-10-12). Video: "We must turn the protests in France into a European movement of the working class" wsws.org The German media understand the international dimensions of the French protests. They fear that the same movement will develop in Germany.
(2026-10-12). Which way forward for the mass protests for housing and a general strike in Spain? wsws.org The question is how this movement can fight for its aims, and avoid being dissipated or controlled by Spain's capitalist PSOE-Sumar government.
(2026-10-12). This week in history: October 12-18. wsws.org Protests against US invasion of Afghanistan; Canadian workers strike against wage controls; Pakistani prime minister assassinated; United Opposition renounces factional methods in USSR…
(2026-10-12). Australia: Staff at 3 Brisbane universities hold joint stoppage but union limits demands. wsws.org Amid rising discontent, the National Tertiary Education Union called the event as part of a push to secure new sellout enterprise agreements at Australia's 39 public universities.
(2026-10-12). Promoting unsubstantiated allegations of Russian "shadow war," New York Times agitates for escalation of US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The New York Times on Friday published a lengthy article accusing Russia of waging a "shadow war" against the European NATO powers, without substantiating a single one of the attacks it alleges, and argued for escalation ranging from cyberattacks on the Moscow subway to a no-fly zone over Ukraine—a shooting war between NATO and nuclear-armed Russia.
(2026-10-12). Spectacular collapse of Australian AI firm's public float. wsws.org While there have been hasty reassurances that the Firmus debacle does not mean the AI bubble is bursting, there are signs pointing in that direction.
(2026-10-12). Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics, a light switch for the brain. wsws.org Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth turned a light-sensitive protein from algae into a tool for switching brain cells on and off, giving the study of emotion, memory and behavior a causal, material basis. The prize comes as the Trump administration guts the research and health care this science should serve.
(2026-10-12). Hegseth kicks off war-recruiting tour at Texas A&M. wsws.org The secretary of war chose the university to begin his "Send Me" tour appealing for military volunteers on a religious and nationalistic basis.
(2026-10-12). Nexteer workers: No enrollment, no health insurance, and barely a warning. Who benefits? wsws.org We do not only blame the company. The fact the UAW did not ensure that our benefits were automatically rolled over just underscores who completely the union apparatus has betrayed us.
(2026-10-12). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-12). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-12). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-12). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-12). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-12). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-12). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-12). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-12). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-12). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-12). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-12). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-12). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-12). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-12). Coalition and One Nation migration plans built on false assumptions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Democracy and the wealth divide: When prosperity fails the people. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Fiji Times reaffirms commitment to truth, fairness and accountability. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva The Fiji Times has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as the voice of the nation and championing freedom of expression, access to truth and the rights of every Fijian. In his Fiji Day message on Saturday, Fiji Times Pte Limited chairman Kirit Prabhudas Patel said the newspaper was humbled to…
(2026-10-12). Luoyang welcomes foreign mayors with Tang dynasty pageantry. ecns.cn Visiting mayors and other international guests followed a route lined with palace lanterns through Luoyang's Yingtianmen Gate to the sound of court music on Friday evening, at a welcome ceremony inspired by the Tang dynasty.
(2026-10-12). China forum explores ways to combine heritage protection with urban renewal. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Chaozong Street: Once you step in, you won't want to leave. ecns.cn From snapping pics to free exhibitions, from stumbling upon a good book to stepping into a laid-back space with a real vibe, to digging into the stories behind every hidden-gem shop… On Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha, how long can a single 100-yuan bill last? And how much pure joy can it buy?
(2026-10-12). Who says historic streets can't be this YOUNG. ecns.cn In Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha City, lies a 400-year-old flagstone street, alongside 27 protected heritage sites and more than 20 century-old trees.
(2026-10-12). International martial arts tournament opens in NW China's Dunhuang. ecns.cn The inaugural China Dunhuang International Wushu Open opened on Saturday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, bringing together more than 2,000 athletes from over 140 teams representing more than 20 countries.
(2026-10-12). Huanggang Port linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong opens after redevelopment. ecns.cn Huanggang Port in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, opened at 6: 30 a.m. on Monday after redevelopment, making cross-border passenger travel between the city and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region easier.
(2026-10-12). Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova finish runners-up in China Open women's doubles. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Farmers busy harvesting red chili peppers in Henan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). China's top political advisor meets Vietnam's National Assembly chairman. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Zheng Qinwen wins first WTA 1000 title at China Open. ecns.cn Zheng captured the women's singles title at the 2026 China Open on Sunday, defeating fourth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva 2-0 in the final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown.
(2026-10-12). China's Wang Manyu retains women's singles title at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn Wang Manyu poses for a photo during the award ceremony of the women's singles at 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 11, 2026.
(2026-10-12). Visitors flock to Shaanxi for its natural beauty. ecns.cn "The scenery is stunning," Ilia Popov, 25, a Russian pursuing postgraduate studies at a university in Xianyang, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, exclaimed when taking in the majesty of the Ganquan Canyon. "It's like a painter has drawn his brush across the stone."
(2026-10-12). Road map set for ramping up development. ecns.cn China has laid out a top-level road map dedicated to accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, which officials and analysts said could better sustain long-term economic expansion as the world's second-largest economy shifts toward new growth drivers.
(2026-10-12). Step into Luoyi Ancient City at night: Where culture and night economy thrive. ecns.cn Delegates from multiple countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Luoyang" visit Luoyi Ancient City in Luoyang after dark to experience China's vibrant night economy. | They try traditional costumes, taste local snacks and learn to write Chinese characters.
(2026-10-12). When Angkor Wat meets the Longmen Grottoes: Cambodian official says protecting cultural heritage means preserving national memory. ecns.cn From Cambodia's Angkor Wat to China's Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, cultural heritage embodies a nation's history and memory. Yun Sinang, deputy director of the Administration of Siem Reap Municipality, shared her impressions of the preservation of the Luoyang grottoes, tourist facilities, and environmental management in an interview with China News Network. She said that protecting cultural heritage showcases a country's identity to the world, and expressed hope that more Cambodians would visit Luoyang to discover the city's rich cultural heritage and development achievements.
(2026-10-12). 'China Haul' trend fuels foreign tourists' shopping sprees. ecns.cn More foreign tourists are arriving in China with empty suitcases and leaving with them packed with purchases, as the "China Haul" trend gains popularity on social media. The trend showcases a wide range of Chinese products, from consumer electronics and fashion to traditional wellness goods.
(2026-10-12). China announces delegation for 5th Asian Para Games. ecns.cn The Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games is officially established in Beijing on Oct. 10, 2026.
(2026-10-12). China sets 35% skilled personnel target for 2030. ecns.cn China aims to increase skilled workers' share of the employed workforce to 35 percent by 2030, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Saturday.
(2026-10-12). Chongqing hotpot restaurants serve over 15.7 million tables during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Hotpot restaurants in southwestern China's Chongqing hosted more than 15.7 million table sittings during the National Day holiday, the Chongqing Hotpot Industry Association said Friday, as visitors from home and overseas thronged the city's top tourist sites.
(2026-10-12). Three newly built vessels depart Yangtze River in Jiangsu for sea trials. ecns.cn Three newly built vessels departed the Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River for sea trials in east China's Jiangsu Province on Thursday: the 274-meter container ship Xinyangzi 560, the 274.3-meter oil tanker Xinshidai Ziqiang 28 and the 228-meter oil tanker Xinshidai Ziqiang 27.
(2026-10-12). 3 placed in administrative detention for insulting Chinese table tennis coach. ecns.cn Three people have been placed in administrative detention in Beijing for insulting a Chinese national table tennis coach during the 2026 WTT China Smash, police said Saturday.
(2026-10-12). Chinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' to vie for Oscar. ecns.cn The Chinese film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" will represent the Chinese mainland in the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards, its official Weibo account said Wednesday.
(2026-10-12). Introducing the new Queensland premier me! onlineopinion.com.au I was promoting evil and nasty policies such as a Gold Coast Cruise terminal, elimination of payroll tax, cutting red, green and black tape for small and medium businesses.
(2026-10-12). The Third Man and the ruins of modernity. onlineopinion.com.au That is why The Third Man remains something more than a film noir. Harry Lime is unforgettable, but he is ultimately smaller than the city through which he moves.
(2026-10-12). India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over 'vote theft'. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-12). Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.
(2026-10-12). Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz. aljazeera.com Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.
(2026-10-12). Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border. aljazeera.com Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.
(2026-10-12). North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea. aljazeera.com South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.
(2026-10-12). At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes. aljazeera.com At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.
(2026-10-12). Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport. aljazeera.com Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.
(2026-10-12). Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal. aljazeera.com Flash floods along Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.
(2026-10-12). Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast. aljazeera.com Crews rally for massive cleanup effort in Florida and Alabama as Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark.
(2026-10-12). Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status. aljazeera.com Felipe VI's first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain's territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
(2026-10-12). China's 2026 box office exceeds $4.4 billion by October. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office revenue, including presales, has topped 31 billion yuan (about $4.4 billion) as of Sunday, according to Lighthouse Professional, a Chinese film data platform.
(2026-10-12). Musk responds to viral Chinese lookalike, invites him to share the stage. ecns.cn U.S. billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that someone among China's 1.4 billion people is bound to look like him, in response to viral videos of his Chinese lookalike, known online as Ma Yilong.
(2026-10-12). Haikou launches two direct air routes to Malaysia. ecns.cn Haikou Meilan International Airport in south China's Hainan Province launched two direct routes to Malaysia on Sunday, connecting Haikou with Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
(2026-10-12). Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief. geo.tv Rapid Action Force personnel stand guard amid protests demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, on October 11, 2026. — Reuters Six metro stations closed in central Delhi.Police impose traffic restrictions,…
(2026-10-12). Ukraine agrees to pause oil strikes? One threat from Trump and Zelensky folds on Russian oil attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also stops striking Ukrainian energy facilities, insisting any truce must be reciprocal and backed by real guarantees. The standoff comes as Trump renews calls for elections in Ukraine and Zelenskyy accuses Putin of refusing to end the war.
(2026-10-12). Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Renovated Dakar Railway station inaugurated, May 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Senegal's intensifying crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights and causing increasing fear and stigma. Fear of arrest and stigma are causing people to go into hiding, to avoid HIV testing and treatment, and deterring lawyers from representing them. The crackdown on LGBT people calls into question Senegal's compliance with its own laws and international law, as well as the Olympic charter, given it will host the Youth Olympics Games at the end of the month.(Dakar) Senegal's growing crac…
(2026-10-12). UN: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, New York, September 23, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Heather Khalifa…
(2026-10-12). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-12). Sunday 11/8: Janet Weil: Merging US and Israeli high-tech militaries? No Way! indybay.org
(2026-10-12). Wednesday 10/21: Hyde at 50: A Legacy of Abortion Restriction, Rosie Jimenez & Forced Births for Poor Women. indybay.org Vitual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-12). Thursday 10/22: Voting Rights Martyrs: U.S. Civil Rights Legacy & Sacrifice and the Midterm Elections. indybay.org Online via Zoom – join from anywhere | Free and open to the public…
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-12). Tuesday 10/13: Civic Literacy: Vocabulary for Voting / Alfabetización cívica: vocabulario para votar. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere in California | ESL voting support…
(2026-10-12). Wednesday 10/14: Protest Flock CEO Appearance at "Disrupt TechCrunch" Conference. indybay.org Moscone Center 747 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 11/7: Journeys of Promise: From Struggle to Rising Scholars – 3rd Annual Community Art Auction. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: Stand With Palestine and the RCNV. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Monday 10/19: Lessons From Sudan: Black Internationalism & Revolutionary Solidarity. indybay.org Eastside Arts Alliance | 2277 International Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94606…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: People's Tribunal. indybay.org Seattle and virtual livestream…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/17: Seeds for Liberation Film Showing, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org Hybrid Event: In-person at SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Sunday 10/25: "Whose City? Our City!" — Rise Up against Mayor Lurie's Attacks. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Khsara" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cuJK……
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/16: Seeds for Liberation film screening, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto | 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/16: Swing in Union Sq with Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-12). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-12). Iran offers to Mediate between Riyadh and Sanaa even as Houthis hit Airports. juancole.com
(2026-10-12). After the Arab Spring Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Connection to Collective Action. juancole.com Back in 2011, the term "digital rights" was still fairly new. While in the decades prior, open source and hacker communities—as well as a handful of organizations including EFF—had advocated for digital…
(2026-10-12). Confessions of a Former Non-Voter. juancole.com Sandusky, Oh. (Special to Informed Comment) — I am among the many Americans who did not vote in our elections at one time. I believe I was wrong not to do so and I will attempt to convince you current non-voters to change your mind. | And there are many of you. Even among those registered, ten percent do not cast ballots. In the 2024 national elections, fully ten percent of registered voters did not turn out. That is 18 million registered non-voters in a closely fought election decided by two million votes. | When I was quite a bit younger and before I knew much history I had little understanding about the l…
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(2026-10-12). University of Michigan students defend nurse targeted by Trump administration for aiding immigrant worker. wsws.org Students at the University of Michigan speak in defense of Chloe Freeman, the Ann Arbor registered nurse being prosecuted by the Trump administration for helping an injured immigrant worker escape from Border Patrol agents.
(2026-10-12). Victorian election underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system. wsws.org The election campaign is already marked by mass anger over the soaring cost of living, the degradation of social services and enormous social inequality.
(2026-10-12). Report says that global warming-enhanced El Niño will result in nearly half a million excess deaths by February. wsws.org Near- and long-term effects of accelerating global warming will devastate the entire planet and cause major population displacements.
(2026-10-12). China likely to experience a warmer winter amid super El. ecns.cn China is likely to have a warmer winter because the strongest El Niño is expected to be on record, according to an expert from the Chinese Meteorological Service Association.
(2026-10-12). Sunday 10/25: Turn Outrage Into Action: Immigrants, the Courts and You. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-10-11). Putin offers to help end Iran war, but can Russia deliver? al-monitor.com As Washington and Tehran weigh their next moves, Moscow is seeking a diplomatic foothold in a war where influence may prove harder to convert into concrete results.
(2026-10-11). Putin told Trump about position on peace deal: Kremlin. al-monitor.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said Saturday. | The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's position.
(2026-10-11). US may join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh attack kills 12, wounds over 300. geo.tv Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.— ReutersDead include 4 Saudis, 2Bangladeshis, nationals of…
(2026-10-11). Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) – At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.
(2026-10-11). Two killed near Israeli-occupied area in south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Despite ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon in June, Israeli attacks continue.
(2026-10-11). UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism. aljazeera.com Zack Polanski calls for internal rule reforms to give party leaders greater control over policy after Zionism vote.
(2026-10-11). At London march against Gaza genocide, leaders offer Labour's token sanctions as way forward. wsws.org The 37th national march for Palestine in London was part of a global day of action marking three years of Israel's genocide, with platform speakers claiming mass pressure was shifting the pro-Zionist position of the Labour government.
(2026-10-11). How genocidal war on Gaza is shaping Israel's election. aljazeera.com Israel's election signals not a demand for change, but deeper entrenchment of the jingoism unleashed after October 7.
(2026-10-11). 'Citizen Osama' turns life under bombardment into urgent, intimate cinema. mondoweiss.net 
As NAZA draws global attention to the Gaza genocide from the perspective of Israeli génocidaires, a lesser-known Palestinian documentary looks through the camera of a Palestinian journalist trying to document devastation while keeping his family safe.
(2026-10-11). The Gaza 'Board of Peace' Commitment is tied to Israeli Colonialism. juancole.com ( Besides omitting the historic…
(2026-10-11). Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire. al-monitor.com Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her family. | It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was supposed to allow food to flood into the ruined territory, yet widespread hunger persists there.
(2026-10-11). Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Saturday, health officials said.Medics said an Israeli strike killed four people near Panda Mall in Gaza City, while another killed one person in the Tuffah neighbourhood further south of the city.The Israeli military said the two strikes targeted militants, without giving further information.
(2026-10-11). October 7 scars push first-time voters to right. al-monitor.com Like hundreds of thousands of Israelis, Amihai will be of voting age for the first time since Hamas carried out its attack on October 7, 2023. When he casts his ballot this month, he has one priority above all ⚪ security. | From a field overlooking the sprawling ruins of the northern Gaza Strip, the 18-year-old says he plans to vote for a far-right party at the ballot box, three years after the deadliest day in Israeli history.
(2026-10-11). Palestinian Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins top photography prize at Bayeux. al-monitor.com Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. | The Washington Post, NPR (National Public Radio, US) and CNN won the top prizes in the print, radio and television categories for reports from Ukraine, Gaza and the West Bank respectively.
(2026-10-11). Thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in several European cities. al-monitor.com Thousands of people on Saturday joined pro-Palestinian marches in London, Berlin and Dublin calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years…
(2026-10-11). Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled. al-monitor.com One year after US President Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza to be over, few of the long-term promises of the ceasefire have come to fruition. | Here is a list of some of the key points of the October 10, 2025 ceasefire and where things stand: | – Hostages released, calm in Israel -:…
(2026-10-11). Global pro-Palestinian protests one year after Gaza 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been held worldwide to mark one year since the so-called Gaza 'ceasefire'.
(2026-10-11). Oracle comes to the "rescue" of the Nashville Symphony. wsws.org The company has come up with $10 million, the equivalent of pocket change for its multibillionaire owner, to ensure that the coming season of the symphony goes ahead.
(2026-10-11). Royal Mail announces plans to cut 2,500 jobs. wsws.org Royal Mail's announcement of 2,500 head office and support job cuts is part of the restructuring under billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group. The Communication Workers Union is enforcing it through the DM26 delivery model and the two-tier workforce, as Burnham Labour government endorses privatisation.
(2026-10-11). When free speech has a price: Youth voices in Mozambique. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-11). Russian healthcare as seen from within the beast. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-11). Trump's turn against Ukraine and Europe's leadership. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-11). A picture guide to how productivity is making Australians better off>. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-11). Altman to humanity: Accept some bad things to get benefits of AI. resourceinsights.blogspot.com
(2026-10-11). Talk World Radio: A Call for a Forgiving Society. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about this terrific new book. It is called CAST OUT: A Call for a Forgiving Society in an Age of Incarceration. The author, our guest, Joseph …
(2026-10-11). Advanced Technology Will Not Save Us. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Techno-utopianism is an infantile worldview to hold in the year 2026, because it is assumes we live in some kind of children's cartoon show with wild-haired inventors in laboratories lined with beakers and microscopes who cre…
(2026-10-11). Stranded Solomon Islands ferry passengers adrift at sea brought on shore. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Dozens of people who were stranded on the vessel MV Awka have been rescued, local authorities confirmed on Monday. The Temotu Provincial Government said the search and rescue operation for the vessel was successful and that all 73 passengers and crew who were adrift at sea have been transported to shore. The Solomon…
(2026-10-11). A reminder of what is possible in community empowerment — 'survival pending revolution'. asiapacificreport.nz 
This book launch speech was delivered today for Ponsonby People's Union: At the Frontline of Community Activism in the 1970s, by Roger Fowler, whƒÅnau and fellow activists, at the Whare WƒÅnanga, TƒÅmaki PƒÅtaka K≈çrero — Auckland Central Library. COMMENTARY: By Nick Bollinger I have to confess to a degree of imposter syndrome. I was the…
(2026-10-11). Maher Nazzal: Shame on New Zealand's mainstream news media. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Thousands of people took to the streets across Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday, standing in solidarity with Palestine as part of the Global Day of Action. Yet where was the media coverage? From Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and communities across the country, people turned out to demand justice, freedom and…
(2026-10-11). Pakistani national killed in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport. aljazeera.com Saudi authorities say a Pakistani national was killed and several people injured in a second strike on Riyadh's Airport.
(2026-10-11). US Homeland Security secretary sees no 'risk' from livestreamed execution. aljazeera.com Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.
(2026-10-11). CCTV shows moment of deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport. aljazeera.com CCTV footage released by Al Arabiya shows the moment of a Houthi strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday.
(2026-10-11). At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor. aljazeera.com Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.
(2026-10-11). Waves crash into homes as excavators try to protect California properties. aljazeera.com Construction crews were seen trying to block waves entering homes along California's coast…
(2026-10-11). Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border. aljazeera.com An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan's border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.
(2026-10-11). Lever Weekly: Cleanup On Aisle 2026. levernews.com
(2026-10-11). Australia investigates flydubai co-pilot's links to extremism. geo.tv
(2026-10-11). Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief. geo.tv Commuters cross a checkpoint as police officers stand guard on the second day of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 11, 2026. — Reuters New Delhi braces for…
(2026-10-11). Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia. geo.tv US President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.Strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 20, including 3 children.Attack follows sanctions lift on Russian diesel.Zelenskiy says the…
(2026-10-11). Delhi locked down, thousands detained as Modi faces growing election controversy. geo.tv Neha Bora, National President of the All India Students' Association , reacts as she is detained by police during a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, on October 2, 2026.— ReutersUN worried over…
(2026-10-11). Another Houthi strike on Saudi capital within 48 hours? Explosions heard at Riyadh airport | MBS, War. hindustantimes.com Riyadh is facing renewed security concerns after reports of a fresh explosion at King Khalid International Airport, just days after an earlier incident on October 8. Reports of a possible Houthi strike, airport evacuation and flight disruptions remain central to the developing story, as Yemeni forces reportedly advance against the Houthis near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The cause of the latest explosion and responsibility for the incident have not been independently established.
(2026-10-11). 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president': Trump turns up the heat on Zelensky over peace deal | US. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting Ukraine needs a new leader who can negotiate a deal. Trump also demanded that Kyiv stop striking Russian fuel infrastructure, arguing that refinery attacks create a global problem. His remarks add pressure on Ukraine over its military strategy and approach to negotiations. Separately, asked whether Washington would join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, Trump said the US "may" participate and would review the latest attack before deciding. This report examines his comments on Ukraine's leadership, Russian refine…
(2026-10-11). Israel 2026: Fragmented, Divided, Segregated Election with Few Alternatives. juancole.com Israel's political center of gravity has shifted sharply toward security and military power.. | Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel's 2026 election is occurring in a highly polarized and incendiary political atmosphere that recalls 1995. Then, the Oslo process had split Israeli society between an increasingly radicalized right and a peace-oriented government. As the incendiary political climate was condoned by the right-wing Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu, Labor's Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was publicly branded a traitor and assassinated by a Messianic Jewish extremist. | The analogy has…
(2026-10-11). How climate change worsened Hurricane Isaias. juancole.com by Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections | (
(2026-10-11). Wang Manyu and Kuai Man win WTT China Smash women's doubles title. ecns.cn
(2026-10-11). Chinese sports delegation for 2026 Asian Para Games debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn The inauguration ceremony of the Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Gameswas held in Beijing on Saturday.
(2026-10-11). Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosts National Day reception. ecns.cn
(2026-10-11). China launches 27th group of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-10-11). Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program. ecns.cn The 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program was officially launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment for short video creators among university students (including international students) as well as young Chinese and international self-media creators.
(2026-10-11). Deutsche Bahn and China Rail. strategic-culture.su The story of infrastructure in capitalist vs. socialist systems | By Hua BIN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A friend visited Germany r…
(2026-10-11). Georgian people made the right choice. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-11). Musterschàºler der Eskalation: Wie die SPD zur US-Vasallen- und Aufràºstungspartei mutiert. strategic-culture.su Pistorius eilt nach Washington, unterschreibt Ràºstungsdeals und hà∂rt nur Lob. Die SPD, einst Partei von Brandts Ostpolitik, schreibt Deutschland in die US-Konzeption einer NATO 3.0 ein und schiebt uns in die Feuerlinie gegen eine Atommacht. | ‚ÄûWer Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius nach dem Treffen mit seinem Amtskollegen Pete Hegseth zuhà∂rte, konnte fast den Eindruck gewinnen, die beiden Minister seien beste Freunde geworden", berichtet die Tagesschau aus Washington. Dabei geht es um Deutschlands Beitrag dazu, die Dinge in Europa zu eskalieren. | Es scheint eine ferne Zeit…
(2026-10-11). Nokia's satellite communications push for governments and militaries: 'Connecting People' is now for people in uniform. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-11). The Diesel Deal between Trump and Putin: Hope dies last. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-11). Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Eman AbouhassiraRAMALLAH, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay.Abbas' decree cited "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" and the need to establish suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions for "free, fair and inclusive elections", the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
(2026-10-11). Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027. al-monitor.com Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections to September next year, official media said, confirming widespread speculation that they would be delayed once again. | The first legislative elections since 2006, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been scheduled for November 28, with a presidential election expected in early 2027.
(2026-10-11). Major Saudi conferences to proceed, organisers say, despite deadly airport attack. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Federico MaccioniRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – The organisers of two major Saudi energy and investment conferences said their events will go ahead this month and reassured visitors on security, after missile attacks on Riyadh's airport left four people dead and an airliner heavily damaged this week.The attacks led to widespread flight disruptions, with people taking land routes or circuitous alternative flights. The UK, France and Germany have warned their citizens to avoid Riyadh.
(2026-10-11). Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalBANGKOK, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Finance officials from around the world will gather in Thailand this week under the shadow of a widening war in the Middle East, the biggest energy supply shock ever and rising interest rates that together pose daunting risks to already-sluggish global economic growth.
(2026-10-11). Moroccan king says migration cooperation model with Spain hit limit. al-monitor.com By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Oct 9 (Reuters) – King Mohammed VI said on Friday that Morocco's efforts to curb irregular migration had produced "concrete results," but that the current cooperation model with Spain had reached its limits amid recurring crises.At least 70,000 peoplecrossed from Morocco into the enclave of Ceuta in July. Most have returned but thousands, including minors, remained.Speaking at the parliament's opening, the king cited "obsolete" and "unrealistic" Spanish court decisions that hindered cooperation on migration.
(2026-10-11). US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade. al-monitor.com Oct 10 (Reuters) – The US militarysaid on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against Iran."AU.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the "Arika Sun") with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship's propulsion without harming the crew," the US Central Commandposted on X.CENTCOM said the cargo vessel had attempted to transit regional waters after leaving an Iranian port.
(2026-10-11). Musk vows 'affordable' Starlink in India as he escalates feud with Ambani. aljazeera.com Pledge comes days before Mukesh Ambani's low-cost Reliance Jio's parent launches India's largest-ever IPO.
(2026-10-11). Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case. aljazeera.com New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.
(2026-10-11). Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at England wildlife park. aljazeera.com Emergency services called to the scene after reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at a UK wildlife park.
(2026-10-11). Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan's party. aljazeera.com PM office says cabinet move follows 'provincial government's deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism'.
(2026-10-11). Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government. aljazeera.com Medical services in Taiz risk shutting down as fuel, medicines, and supplies run alarmingly low under Houthi blockade.
(2026-10-11). US opens antitrust probe into TV networks for halting Trump coverage. aljazeera.com Department of Justice says it's investigating whether the White House press pool's decision violated antitrust laws.
(2026-10-11). World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport. aljazeera.com Trump denounces 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's offensive on the Houthis.
(2026-10-11). What can Man City expect against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday? aljazeera.com Man City face Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of serious EPL financial breaches.
(2026-10-11). Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida. aljazeera.com Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power.
(2026-10-11). Trump 'may' join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump says the US 'may' join Saudi strikes against Yemen's Houthis.
(2026-10-11). Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
(2026-10-11). Flash flood sweeps away buildings in Nepal. aljazeera.com Flash flooding in Nepal has swept away buildings along the Budhi Gandaki river on Sunday.
(2026-10-11). ICE agent in New York shooting also involved in assault of pregnant woman. aljazeera.com An ICE agent involved in the Oct 8 shooting in New York was also filmed during a controversial arrest in Minneapolis.
(2026-10-11). It's cold and flu season. Here's which vaccines Philadelphians should get this fall. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With the start of fall, there is no better time to start thinking about seasonal vaccinations to fight respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
(2026-10-11). Nobel Peace Prize Turns Toward Peace in 2026. progressivehub.net 64 ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC CITIZEN…
(2026-10-11). Tuesday 11/10: Taxpayer Uprising! indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/dcnov10…
(2026-10-11). Thursday 11/12: Taxpayer Uprising: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpnov…
(2026-10-11). AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize. sanews.gov.za AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize | The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her contributions to international justice, human rights and peace. | In a statement, Youssouf described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Pillay's lifelong dedication to justice, human dignity and peace, saying her contributions to international law and accountability had left an enduring legacy for Africa and the world. | He highligh…
(2026-10-11). Government to seek court guidance on asylum ruling, introduce registration system. sanews.gov.za Government to seek court guidance on asylum ruling, introduce registration system | Government will approach the courts for guidance on implementing the Constitutional Court judgment on the processing of asylum applications, while the Department of Home Affairs is expected to introduce a structured intention-registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026. | The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration announced the measures on Sunday in Pretoria during a media briefing, saying Government had considered the legal implications of the judgment handed down on 7 July 2026 and the administrative challeng…
(2026-10-11). Government warns against online incitement amid migration tensions. sanews.gov.za Government warns against online incitement amid migration tensions | Government has warned that individuals using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals or mobilise unlawful activities will face the consequences of their actions as tensions surrounding migration and asylum applications continue. | The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration on Sunday raised concern about the circulation of inflammatory and misleading content on digital platforms, saying such material could provoke hostility against foreign nationals, public officials and State institutions. | "Freedom of expressio…
(2026-10-11). Matrics pledge integrity as national exams begin on Tuesday. sanews.gov.za Matrics pledge integrity as national exams begin on Tuesday | South Africa's Class of 2026 has pledged to uphold honesty, discipline and integrity as learners prepare to begin their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday. | The pledge-signing ceremonies, held at schools across the country on Friday, reaffirmed matric candidates' commitment to academic excellence and ethical conduct as they approach the culmination of their schooling careers. | Speaking to the Free State matriculants at the provincial pledge-signing ceremony at the Bluegumbosch Multipurpose Centre in Qwaqwa, President Cyril R…
(2026-10-11). No new reports of dead sardines as laboratory testing resumes. sanews.gov.za No new reports of dead sardines as laboratory testing resumes | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it has received no further reports of dead sardines since 10 September, indicating that the acute mortality phase has ended. | In a statement on Sunday, the department said surveillance was continuing as laboratory testing for pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) resumed to establish the virus's presence and its possible association with the sardine mortality event. | "Further laboratory testing for pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) is underway and results are expected during the coming week," the…
(2026-10-11). Wuhan launches new China-Europe freight train route to Russia's Ulyanovsk. ecns.cn A China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) train carrying auto parts departed from China Railway Intermodal Wuhan Central Station on Friday, bound for Ulyanovsk, Russia, via Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-10-11). China warns of countermeasures against trade protectionism under 'overcapacity' pretext. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures in response if relevant economies use "overcapacity" as a pretext to adopt measures that harm Chinese interests, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday.
(2026-10-11). China urges U.S. to quit double standards and political manipulation on cybersecurity: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law, and firmly opposes the spreading of disinformation and making noises for political agenda, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.
(2026-10-11). China expands TCM cooperation to meet healthcare needs in BRI partner countries. ecns.cn China is stepping up international cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including joint research and development of medicinal resources with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to better meet local healthcare needs, a senior official said on Friday.
(2026-10-11). China allowed the Philippines to evacuate injured personnel on humanitarian grounds: spokesperson. ecns.cn China promptly allowed the Philippine side to evacuate injured personnel from Ren'ai Jiao by small boat and provided necessary assistance on humanitarian grounds, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2026-10-11). China's second domestically built large cruise ship to homeport in Hong Kong in 2027. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will call at Hong Kong during its maiden voyage in November and make the city its home port in 2027, Adora Cruises announced on Friday.
(2026-10-11). China, EU agree on a list of 16 points of consensus to stabilize trade ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-11). China's railways handle 302 million passenger trips during holiday travel period. ecns.cn During the period, the country's railways handled 302 million passenger trips and 192 million metric tons of freight, up 24.6% and 5% year-on-year, respectively, according to China State Railway Group Co.
(2026-10-11). Luoyang: Where ancient charm meets modern vitality. ecns.cn
(2026-10-11). Chaozong Street: a hidden gem of design aesthetics. ecns.cn Chaozong Street in Kaifu District of Changsha, Hunan Province, has topped the city's tourist heat index all year. On its busiest day, it sees more than 50,000 visitors. What turned this old street into a vital landmark? Please follow our camera to find the answer in the five-star reviews left by travelers everywhere.
(2026-10-11). Il Melonellum, la Consulta e il grande circo del centrosinistra: quando la legge elettorale diventa una questione di sopravvivenza. strategic-culture.su L'approvazione definitiva della nuova legge elettorale, prontamente ribattezzata Melonellum, ha offerto al centrosinistra l'occasione per mettere in scena questo straordinario esercizio di equilibrismo: una mano alzata in difesa della democrazia, l'altra impegnata a sistemare le liste per il 2027. | Segue nostro C'è un momento, nella vita politica italiana, in cui le grandi questioni della democrazia finiscono curiosamente per assomiglia…
(2026-10-11). Vinicius apologises for hair-pull red card but could miss El Clasico. aljazeera.com Real Madrid forward has a goal disallowed, is sent off for the hair-pull offence and could miss the next three games.
(2026-10-11). military seizes narcotics after firefight with smugglers. al-monitor.com (Corrects paragraph 5 word to 'reponsibility')TRIPOLI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Libya's military brigade seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers in a southeastern town that injured three soldiers, the military said on Friday.The north African nation has become a major regional transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcotics en route to domestic users and elsewhere in the continent, the UN said in January.