(2026-10-15). Trump threatens direct US strikes on Yemen, as the US-backed Saudi war escalates. wsws.org The Trump administration is threatening direct US airstrikes on Yemen in a major new escalation of the war that US imperialism has been waging alongside its ally Saudi Arabia for more than a decade.
(2026-10-15). Ashley Moody investigó el caso Epstein y recibió 50 000 dólares de donantes vinculados al magnate. cubadebate.cu Ashley Moody, senadora republicana de Florida, recibió 50 000 dólares de donantes vinculados a Jeffrey Epstein tras dirigir una investigación que no encontró irregularidades en el régimen de excarcelación laboral del pederasta. Ahora busca la reelección frente a la demócrata Angie Nixon, en una contienda marcada por las críticas a su actuación en el caso y el respaldo de Trump.
(2026-10-15). Quinta jornada de protestas en París: los estudiantes aumentan la presión en las calles. cubadebate.cu Cerca de 200 escuelas secundarias en toda Francia permanecieron cerradas este miércoles 14 de octubre en medio de los continuos bloqueos estudiantiles para exigir mayor inversión en la educación y reformas al sistema de admisión universitario. El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, ha reconocido las "legítimas inquietudes" de los jóvenes.
(2026-10-15). La mujer rural: pilar del campo cubano. cubadebate.cu Hoy celebramos a la mujer rural. La conmemoración, impulsada por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas hace 18 años, tiene el propósito de reconocer el papel decisivo de las campesinas en la seguridad alimentaria, la protección del medio ambiente y el desarrollo sostenible.
(2026-10-15). Regresa "Los silencios quebrados de San Lorenzo" , el libro de Acosta de Arriba sobre Céspedes. cubadebate.cu Una nueva edición de "Los silencios quebrados de San Lorenzo", libro fundamental del investigador Rafael Acosta de Arriba, será presentada el próximo 21 de octubre, a las 10: 00 a. m., en la Casa Eusebio Leal Spengler, en La Habana Vieja. El volumen, que incorpora siete textos nuevos, profundiza en la figura de Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y en los sucesos de San Lorenzo.
(2026-10-15). Consejo de Estado aprueba dos nuevos decretos leyes y evalúa transformaciones económicas y sociales. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado evaluó los avances y perspectivas de las transformaciones económicas y sociales, y aprobó dos nuevos decretos leyes sobre seguridad social y transición energética en Cuba. También analizó la implementación de la Ley de la Salud Pública y el seguimiento a los planteamientos de los electores.
(2026-10-15). El pueblo de Brasil sale a la calle. cubadebate.cu Cuando la gente se dio cuenta de los riesgos de retrocesos tremendos, de repente salió masivamente a las calles, en las más grandes manifestaciones de la historia de Brasil. De ciudades grandes a ciudades chicas, del norte al sur de Brasil, por todas partes, dirigido por jóvenes estudiantes, el pueblo sale masivamente a manifestar su apoyo a Lula y su rechazo a la extrema derecha.
(2026-10-15). Triunfo popular en Brasil: el Senado aprueba la semana laboral de 40 horas. cubadebate.cu Cinco meses después de una histórica votación en la Cámara de Diputados, el Senado Brasil aprobó este miércoles en dos rondas de votación el final de la escala 6àó1, un reclamo histórico de movimientos sindicales y populares cuya puesta en ley fue impulsada por el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(2026-10-15). Pinar del Río no se detiene: Vegueros suman ocho victorias consecutivas. cubadebate.cu Los Vegueros de Pinar del Río continuaron imbatibles en la 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol al extender hoy a ocho su cadena de victorias consecutivas. La tropa verde, dirigida por el legendario Alfonso Urquiola, derrotó 5-2 a los Cazadores de Artemisa en el estadio 26 de Julio y se mantuvo firme en la cima de la Zona Occidental.
(2026-10-15). øQué oportunidades tiene la industria química para impulsar el desarrollo en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Impulsar la industria química, fortalecer los encadenamientos productivos y buscar alternativas para reducir el impacto de las restricciones externas son oportunidades que ofrecen las 176 transformaciones económicas y sociales que implementa el Gobierno cubano, afirmó Lissette Alonso Morales, vicepresidenta primera del Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Química (GEIQ), en la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles.
(2026-10-15). NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign 'interference' claims. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand is supporting an internal review of Fiji's national security and intelligence system, amid claims by the United States of Chinese infiltration. The Fijian government announced a six-month partnership with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) that it said would "assess the existing intelligence structure and develop…
(2026-10-15). Comicomment: U.S. double standards cannot 'distil' the truth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). 2026 CIIE is set to host 32,000 businesses, provide free exhibition stands for least developed countries: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The China Import and Export Fair (CIIE) is in its 70th year now, and this year's fair is expected to host some 32,000 businesses, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
(2026-10-15). China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). Jacarandas burst into bloom in South Africa. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). Thousands of spherical osmanthus trees draw visitors in Hangzhou. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). New Zealand university and polytechnic staff vote to strike. wsws.org The first ever vote for unified national strike action by university and polytechnic staff is an expression of rising anger over worsening austerity hitting all layers of the working class.
(2026-10-15). SEP (Sri Lanka) public meeting: Two years of JVP/NPP rule—a regime of IMF austerity and big business. wsws.org The SEP and IYSSE in Sri Lanka will hold a public meeting entitled "Two Years of JVP/NPP Rule: A Regime of Big Business and IMF Austerity" on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium.
(2026-10-15). Australian PM glorifies Afghan occupation at event attended by accused war criminal. wsws.org Albanese presented "all" Afghan veterans as exemplars of "Australian values" before an audience that included one accused of murdering civilians and prisoners.
(2026-10-15). War-driven price surge fuels US political and social crisis. wsws.org Inflation driven by the Iran war is cutting real wages, while higher interest rates make workers pay twice—on their own debts and on a trillion-dollar federal interest bill owed to the rich.
(2026-10-15). IMF report details a financial system with rising risks and vulnerabilities. wsws.org The most striking feature of the IMF's Global Financial Stability Report is that the eruption of another financial crisis is taken as a given.
(2026-10-15). In run-up to midterms, Trump steps up drive to rig the elections. wsws.org With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections, inflation is up, Trump's poll numbers are down and the White House is intensifying its efforts to block or overturn the vote.
(2026-10-15). The crisis of capitalist rule in Australia and the political fight for socialism. wsws.org We are publishing here the second of five resolutions adopted unanimously by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), held September 26—29, 2026.
(2026-10-15). Texas prosecutor accuses ICE of intentionally running over worker, obstructing investigation. wsws.org Sean Teare told NBC News it was "pretty obvious" the ICE officer intentionally ran over the worker. He added the agency may have allowed critical vehicle data to be erased.
(2026-10-15). Norfolk Southern train derails in suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. wsws.org A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Ferguson, Missouri on September 20, knocking out power to some 240 blocks.
(2026-10-15). Florida executes James Robertson as executions press ahead after Christa Pike horror. wsws.org Robertson, whose execution was Florida's 17th this year, told investigators he killed his cellmate so he would be charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded guilty, waived the jury penalty phase and was sentenced to death.
(2026-10-15). Morenoite CRT seeks to subordinate housing protests to Spain's union bureaucracies. wsws.org The eruption of mass protests across Spain against the housing crisis, following the eviction and subsequent death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, has brought millions of workers and young people into confrontation with the Socialist Party (PSOE)-Sumar government.
(2026-10-15). Colombia's president orders crackdown on national protests as US Reaper drones arrive and IMF cuts loom. wsws.org Hours before the first national protests against his government, Colombia's far-right president loosened restraints on the police, as US attack drones arrive and IMF-backed cuts are prepared.
(2026-10-15). Alberta's far-right "independence" referendum: the issues for the working class. wsws.org The UCP's Alberta independence referendum is part of its broader assault on the social rights of the working class and its efforts to enhance the power and wealth of Alberta's energy barons and financial elite within the Canadian federal state.
(2026-10-15). Brazil's presidential runoff: as Lula moves to the right, Flávio Bolsonaro prepares for dictatorship. wsws.org After finishing second to fascist candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula and the PT have responded by courting the bourgeoisie and the traditional right to broaden the "broad front" responsible for Flávio's electoral rise in the first place.
(2026-10-15). PBOC conducts 45 billion yuan in seven-day reverse repos. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, conducted 45 billion yuan (about $6.3 billion) in seven-day reverse repurchase operations on Thursday through fixed-rate, quantity-based bidding, fully meeting demand from primary dealers, according to the central bank's website.
(2026-10-15). Monk fruit harvest boosts rural incomes in Guangxi. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). Opening ceremony held for new China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). East China's Shandong launches first TIR road freight route to Georgia. ecns.cn China has launched its first international road freight route from Shandong Province to Georgia under the international TIR system, Qingdao Customs said on Thursday.
(2026-10-15). China contains wildfire along 330-km stretch of border with Mongolia. ecns.cn Chinese firefighting and rescue teams have contained a wildfire along more than 330 kilometers of the border with Mongolia after seven days and six nights of sustained efforts, preventing the flames from spreading into China, CCTV reported.
(2026-10-15). China's 140th Canton Fair opens, spotlighting smart and green innovation. ecns.cn The 140th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, opened in Guangzhou City of Gungdong Province on Thursday, marking the 70th anniversary of the trade event. The fair covers 1.55 million square meters and will run in three phases through Nov. 4.
(2026-10-15). China discovers Jurassic flightless bird fossil, challenging traditional views on avian evolution. ecns.cn A newly discovered fossil of a Jurassic bird in China has challenged the long-held view that flight was the primary driving force behind the origin and early evolution of birds, researchers said.
(2026-10-15). Comicomment: Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony. ecns.cn No smear can obscure innovation, and no double standard can stop AI progress. Washington's accusations reveal more about its own anxiety than China's AI industry.
(2026-10-15). New bridge linking China, DPRK to facilitate trade, people-to-people exchanges: spokesperson. ecns.cn A new bridge across the Yalu River, the border river of China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will further facilitate trade and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-15). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, which is also known as the Canton Fair.
(2026-10-15). Expo in Ningxia brings wines closer to consumers. ecns.cn The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 24th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) are being held in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, from Monday to Friday, alongside the sixth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo.
(2026-10-15). Exploring picturesque autumn scenery on the grasslands of Xizang. ecns.cn Photo released on Oct. 14, 2026 shows herds of yaks graze leisurely across the vast meadows of Qiuduojiang Grassland in Qusum County, Shannan City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as the grasslands turn golden in autumn.
(2026-10-15). Nearly 40 U.S. teenagers visit Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Nearly 40 U.S. teenagers participating in a China-U.S. youth exchange program, co-organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange and Peking University, visit Tsinghua University in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-15). Chinese fresh produce reaches overseas markets via Manzhouli. ecns.cn Fresh fruits and vegetables from across China are reaching overseas markets through Manzhouli, the country's largest land port, in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as refrigerated trucks carrying watermelons, mangoes, grapes, pomelos and tomatoes clear border inspections and head abroad.
(2026-10-15). 'Slow trains' turn into rolling rural markets in southwest China. ecns.cn Passengers can now buy fresh produce and local specialties aboard some slow trains in southwest China, where train cars have been redesigned to double as rural markets.
(2026-10-15). China-developed deep-sea launch and recovery system wins top industrial award. ecns.cn A deep-sea launch and recovery system independently developed by the No. 704 Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has won a CIIF Award at the 26th China International Industry Fair, which opened in Shanghai on Monday.
(2026-10-15). China leads world in installed wind power capacity for 16th straight year. ecns.cn China has had the world's largest installed wind power capacity for 16 straight years, and its wind turbine exports are still rising, the Chinese Wind Energy Association of the China Renewable Energy Society said Wednesday.
(2026-10-15). Vietnam trials visa-free entry for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa. ecns.cn Vietnam has introduced a trial visa-free policy for Chinese citizens traveling in groups of at least two to Khanh Hoa Province, allowing stays of up to 30 days, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-15). China's autumn grain harvest enters peak season, tops 60%. ecns.cn More than 60% of China's autumn grain has been harvested as the harvest enters its peak, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-10-15). China's trade with BRI partner countries jumps 17.1% in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries rose 17.1% year on year to 20.37 trillion yuan ($3.04 trillion) in the first three quarters of the year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-15). Forget AI: offshoring is the real threat to Australian jobs. onlineopinion.com.au Be careful what you wish for. If work from home works for your busines home doesn't need to be in Australia, and the worker doesn't need to be earning Australian wages.
(2026-10-15). The Muscat process: making dialogue a security capability. onlineopinion.com.au Gulf governments know how to threaten each other. But when an accident looks like an attack, do they know whom to call?
(2026-10-15). California's energy crisis could bring the West Coast to its knee. onlineopinion.com.au Continually increasing the importation of transportation fuels from foreign based refineries exposes California as a National Security Risk to America.
(2026-10-15). Illinois teen arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at Hindu Temple in Aurora. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 19-year-old youth has been arrested in the US state of Illinois on charges linked to a suspected plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora. The police say they foun | Illinois teen arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at Hindu Temple in Aurora…
(2026-10-15). As forest fires spread across Peru, convergence of El Niño and war threatens survival of millions. wsws.org As wildfires kill six in Peru and a Super El Niño builds in the Pacific, capitalist governments across Latin America are pouring billions into weapons and lining up behind Washington's drive to war against China.
(2026-10-14). Failure to activate Hormuz fertilizer plan could trigger food crisis, UN official says. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot GhoshalBANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A failure by the United States and Iran to agree within weeks on a UN-backed plan for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa, an official overseeing the proposed scheme said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). Two Singapore-registered vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz; one sinks. al-monitor.com Oct 14 (Reuters) – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel sinking after catching fire and the other sustaining hull damage.• The GFS PRIDE was struck on October 13, sustained damage and a fire, and later sank, MPA said.• All 21 crew members aboard GFS PRIDE were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
(2026-10-14). Trump's Not So Hot Economy: China's Growth Far Outpaces US. cepr.net
(2026-10-14). Air France bans Pakistani pilots on Israel flights: Which airlines are next? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pilots and cabin crew from Pakistan will no longer be allowed on Air France flights to and from Israel. The airline has told staff it will follow Israel's tightened rules on crew nationality and it is not the only carrier doing so.The rules say that crew on flights into Israel must not hold citizenship, including a second passport, from any country that has no diplomatic ties with Israel. According to Israeli broadcaster N12, the Transport Ministry sent this notice to foreign airlines on October 1. Media reports say the list covers 31 countries, among them Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Algeri…
(2026-10-14). How OpenAI used its own AI technology to trace hidden recording device; FBI arrests Saudi engineer. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The FBI has arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national and former OpenAI engineer, for allegedly placing a hidden recording device inside the company's office. OpenAI said it used its AI models to investigate the device and trace its origin after employees discovered it.According to the US Department of Justice, Alfozan allegedly planned to secretly record confidential discussions about OpenAI's AI technology. The device was reportedly planted in an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco office.Alfozan was arrested on October 9 and appeared in federal court for the first time…
(2026-10-14). Iraq's Zaidi, Saudi crown prince discuss security as Houthi attacks escalate. al-monitor.com Iraq has moved to improve ties with Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed militias struck the kingdom and amid the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
(2026-10-14). Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks. al-monitor.com Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre. | Powerful explosions also rattled the Saudi capital, as the coalition fighting the Houthis said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group towards Riyadh.
(2026-10-14). Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to visit Islam's holiest sites may not have anticipated being caught up in an air war, but some experienced an attack by Yemen's Houthis first hand and others have been forced to change their plans.Footage of the massive blast that killed 13 people and wounded 300 in a Riyadh airport departure terminal struck by a Houthi missile on Saturday showed many passengers attired in the simple white clothes of Muslim pilgrims travelling to Mecca.
(2026-10-14). Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com The Saudi Arabian football league (SPL) has postponed three fixtures, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, following the dramatic escalation in the country's war with the Houthis. | The matchweek nine fixtures have been pushed back in the calendar for "logistical considerations, taking into account the mandatory minimum rest period between matches", according to a statement published on Tuesday on the SPL's website.
(2026-10-14). Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings? al-monitor.com The Saudi national who was arrested for allegedly planting a covert listening device at OpenAI's offices has extensive experience working at leading technology companies in the US and serves as a venture partner at a Saudi venture capital firm.
(2026-10-14). Headlines for October 14, 2026. democracynow.org Fighting Escalates in Yemen Between the Houthis and Saudi-Backed Gov't Forces, NYT: Israel Levels 48 Villages and Towns It Occupies in Southern Lebanon, Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, WSJ: Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai with Two Indicted Fugitives, Federal Agents Subpoena Relatives of Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar, Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins Faces Off Against Democratic Challenger Troy Jackson in Debate, Reuters: DOJ Gives California Officials 48 Hours to Review List of Alleged Noncitizen Voters, Man Shot by ICE in New York Held in Solitary Confi…
(2026-10-14). Iran never made the West abandon its own principles. Israel did. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Reza Nasri Western civilisation has never had a clean record. Its history is soaked in conquest, enslavement, and slaughter. Yet it always took solace in one redeeming quality: it carried within itself the seeds of its own correction. Its unwavering support for Israel has betrayed the values and squandered the achievements cultivated over…
(2026-10-14). Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel."It is not convenient for us, it's no good," Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel's Army Radio, when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election.
(2026-10-14). Iran steps up attacks on ships in bid to keep oil prices high before US midterms: officials. geo.tv
(2026-10-14). As Trump looks on, supporters beat woman protester at rally in Youngstown, Ohio. wsws.org Racist and anti-communist denunciations accompanied attacks on protesters in scenes recalling the German American Bund's 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden.
(2026-10-14). Trump Admin Killed Insider Trading Referral Probing Iran War-Related Oil Sales. truthout.org A Trump administration official intervened against an insider trading investigation into suspiciously timed oil sales made just minutes before a critical announcement by President Donald Trump related to the Iran war this March, new reporting finds. Analysts within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal government's regulator against abuses in derivatives markets… |
(2026-10-14). Australian workers and youth denounce Israel's genocide and Labor's complicity. wsws.org Thousands of workers and young people joined rallies across Australia last weekend marking three years since the start of the Zionist regime's imperialist-backed onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2026-10-14). Anti-genocide documentary Naza opens in the US, as Netanyahu government continues its attacks on the film. wsws.org The film features interviews with two dozen members of the Israeli military who detail the AI systems and protocols by which the IDF target and murder civilians.
(2026-10-14). Universities fire dozens amid pressure from Zionist billionaires. electronicintifada.net Report details repression of campus workers speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza — and how they are fighting back.
(2026-10-14). Berlin Left Party commits to excluding critics of the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org In a joint statement, the Left Party, Greens and Social Democratic Party have affirmed Israel's "right to exist," announced campus bans for pro-Palestinian activists at Berlin universities, and committed to strengthening the police and domestic intelligence agency in their "task of protecting Jewish life in Berlin."
(2026-10-14). Activists' Server Seized in Amsterdam at U.S. Request. rightsanddissent.org Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Chip Gibbons reacted to the news: | The application of counterterrorism sanctions to an organization for providing internet services to groups the Trump administration described as "Marxist, anarchist, and other left-wing extremist" is a clear-cut abuse of power. And the seizure of the server represents yet another escalation in the abuse of sanctions to retaliate against and ultimately stamp out political speech the Trump administration dislikes. It is not only shocking that a foreign law enforcement would comply with a request to seize the server, but ironically it sho…
(2026-10-14). Democrats demand escalation against Russia after Trump announces "energy ceasefire" wsws.org The proclamation by President Donald Trump of an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine and his lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel have been met with scathing denunciations by broad factions of the US political establishment, led by the Democratic Party.
(2026-10-14). El Barcelona remonta ante el Galatasaray y sigue invicto en la Champions. cubadebate.cu El Barcelona remontó hoy para vencer 4-1 al Galatasaray y conservar su invicto en la segunda jornada de la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo. Los azulgranas transformaron un comienzo adverso en una demostración de pegada y dominio, con cuatro goles que deshicieron la resistencia de los campeones de la Superliga turca.
(2026-10-14). Frank David González: Seis jonrones y un sueño llamado Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu El joven pelotero Frank David González lidera hoy los jonroneros de la 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol con seis cuadrangulares, mientras integra la preselección cubana Sub-23 rumbo al Mundial de Nicaragua.
(2026-10-14). Miles de personas marchan en Colombia contra las políticas de De la Espriella. cubadebate.cu Miles de personas marchan este miércoles en las principales ciudades de Colombia en rechazo a las políticas del presidente derechista Abelardo de la Espriella, en la primera jornada de protestas contra su gobierno.
(2026-10-14). La solidaridad alumbra el Hospital de Yaguajay. cubadebate.cu Las palabras del doctor José Antonio Sánchez Martus revelaron cierto alivio. Él es uno de los galenos que se ha visto en aprietos cuando falla el suministro de corriente, principalmente en la sala de Terapia Intensiva del Hospital General Joaquín Paneca Consuegra, donde se impone la tensión ante la gravedad de un paciente.
(2026-10-14). El Vaticano confirma que el Papa León XIV padece cáncer de pulmón. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV se recupera en un hospital de Roma tras una cirugía "exitosa" para extirpar parte de su pulmón derecho, donde se detectó un tumor canceroso, según un comunicado del Vaticano. El Vaticano anunció este martes por la noche que la cirugía había concluido "según lo previsto" y que León "regresó a su habitación".
(2026-10-14). Protestas educativas recobran fuerza en Francia en la quinta jornada de movilización. cubadebate.cu La movilización de los estudiantes en Francia, apoyada también por sindicatos de docentes en reclamo de mejoras en la educación, recuperó intensidad este martes, en la quinta jornada de manifestaciones masivas y huelgas, que era clave para testar la resistencia del movimiento. Unas 161 500 personas tomaron las calles en todo el país.
(2026-10-14). øEs China el nuevo centro del mundo? cubadebate.cu No cabe duda de que China es ya hoy el centro del mundo. Y, frente a ello, no deja de ser patético ver a las élites reaccionarias latinoamericanas desesperarse por conseguir una visa a EE.UU. o comprar un departamento en Madrid para subir su estatus de "modernidad". Corren enajenados detrás de espejuelos de países que ya solo son "pequeños rincones" del mundo.
(2026-10-14). Workers' protests grow in Venezuela: Who is responsible for mass hunger and destruction of living standards? wsws.org As workers march on Miraflores against starvation wages, Delcy Rodríguez boasts in Rome of Chavismo's "zero hunger" record. The catastrophe is the work of US imperialism and its Chavista enforcers, but political responsibility for disarming the working class lies with their pseudo-left apologists.
(2026-10-14). Will UK Greens fold to Israel lobby? electronicintifada.net Anti-Zionist policy wins out, but party leaders are opposed.
(2026-10-14). The Days Of Army Air Defense Systems Firing Just One Type Of Interceptor Are Ending. twz.com 
(2026-10-14). Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days. twz.com 
The low-cost interceptor, rushed to NATO partners after drone incursions, is now an example of how the Army hopes to rapidly field emerging capabilities.
(2026-10-14). High Altitude Balloons Are A "Game-Changing" Capability: Army Space Command Boss. twz.com 
(2026-10-14). F-35C Makes First Arrested Landing Aboard A Ford Class Carrier. twz.com 
The landing on the future USS John F. Kennedy marks a key step in integrating the F-35C with the Ford class after years of delays and technical challenges.
(2026-10-14). Airbus Details Progress With Lakota Connector Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter. twz.com 
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense has been actively developing and iterating the technology for its Lakota Connector, an uncrewed, autonomous variant of the multi-mission UH-72B Lakota helicopter. This includes testing under Team Lakota Connector, that has brought together Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, and Parry Labs in a prototyping phase for the U.S. Marine Corps. | TWZ's Jamie Hunter spoke with Carl Forsling from Airbus U.S., at the AUSA 2026 trade event in Washington D.C. A former U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight and MV-22 Osprey pilot, Forsling explained the requirement for uncrewed logistics in cont…
(2026-10-14). Sikorsky's Nomad 100 VTOL Drone Is Now Quad-Packed In A Container For Rapid Deployment. twz.com 
Sikorsky has unveiled a concept for a
(2026-10-14). Sikorsky Aiming For Black Hawk 'Nose Jobs' To Be Available Within The Next Year. twz.com 
(2026-10-14). Burnham hosts Zelensky as Europe rebuffs Trump's Russia-Ukraine policy. wsws.org The divisions are over two strategies for Ukraine's domination.
(2026-10-14). Sweden's Social Democrats try to form government after worst election result in modern era. wsws.org The Social Democrats, who have dominated Swedish politics since World War II, are trying to form a government following their worst electoral performance since the introduction of universal suffrage in 1921.
(2026-10-14). Hundreds of thousands in Ireland's largest public sector strike since 2009. wsws.org The strike was called by the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, covering 19 unions. Pickets were held in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford and 100 towns and cities.
(2026-10-14). Video of Frankfurt book presentation: "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" wsws.org The discussion between Mehring Verlag representative Katja Rippert and the book's editor, Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German-language edition of the World Socialist Web Site, is now available on video.
(2026-10-14). Fight against war and for international socialism! Reject all capitalist parties and support the Socialist Equality Group in New Zealand's election! wsws.org Leading SEG member Tom Petterson will stand in the November 7 election, in opposition to all the capitalist parties, on a socialist and anti-war platform.
(2026-10-14). IMF meets amid sovereign debt build-up. wsws.org No longer simply a problem of so-called "emerging markets," the debt crisis is lodged within all the major economies.
(2026-10-14). Iran Changes Hormuz Tactics to Keep Oil Prices High. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-14). Using AI Instead Of Writing Turns Your Brain Into Cheez Whiz. thealtworld.com Today I saw a "I kinda hate writing," she said further down in the thread. | This sucks. I don't like what we're becoming. I don't like how AI is making us so dumb so quickly that the simple act of writing is already being described as "manual laboring the words…
(2026-10-14). Reflecting on the Trump Era. theintercept.com 
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes exploded at Trump administration attorneys on Monday after they admitted more than 400 trees had been cut down at a D.C. public golf course that President Donald Trump wants to turn into a championship-level course, like those of his personal properties. | "430 trees!" Reyes raged. "I had said at the May hearing that I didn't want 10 trees chopped down without someone having notice." She continued, "In what universe did anyone in your office think that that was acceptable?" | It was refreshing to hear someone erupting at Trump administration minions, if only about the destruction…
(2026-10-14). At Southern University, Power Outages Are Turning College Life Into a Daily Struggle. capitalbnews.org 
BATON ROUGE, La. — Last month, Cherie Allen, an 18-year-old first-year college student, successfully accomplished what many teenagers struggle to do: wake up on time. She made the 8 a.m. shuttle bus that comes once an hour to take Southern University students to campus with some time to spare and arrived at her 9: 30 a.m. …
(2026-10-14). A Late Hurricane Shows the Danger of a Warming Gulf for Black Communities. capitalbnews.org 
It may have been a quiet hurricane season up until Hurricane Isaias hit parts of Florida and Alabama over the weekend. For Gulf Coast residents, the impact was another clear example of how human-caused ocean warming is changing what was deemed normal for generations. With more than a month until hurricane season ends, Isaias' wrath …
(2026-10-14). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Tech Plutocrats Will Not Lead Us Into A Healthy Future. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This issue features a painting of Jeff Bezos. It says so much about how diseased our society has become that the most revered and respected among us are emotionally stunted man-babies who have used monopolistic thuggishness …
(2026-10-14). Far-Right Bookshop Praised by Reform's James Orr Faces Police Warning Over 'Racist' Post About Muslim Men. bylinetimes.com 
A far-right bookshop endorsed by a series of prominent right-wing figures — which sells books by Hitler, Goebbels, and Mosley, and whose social media account called for millions of people to be removed from Britain — has found itself being looked into by police. | Until August, Oldspeak Bookshop had a physical presence in the leafy and affluent Suffolk village of Long Melford, which has a trade in quirky independent shops. | Oldspeak became a darling of the far-right, stocking white nationalist and Nazi literature before the store said it had been hounded out by "constant hostility" in the area.
(2026-10-14). 'Poor becoming poorer' South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening among Pasifika. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific People running foodbanks in South Auckland say poverty is deepening among the Pacific community, and the high demand they are seeing is the just tip of the iceberg. Persistent high rents and basic living costs, plus nagging debt, continue to leave Pasifika families facing tough decisions on whether to…
(2026-10-14). Vote progressive parties if you seek justice for Palestine. asiapacificreport.nz 
Justice for Palestine Vote for the three progressive parties — Labour, Green and Te PƒÅti MƒÅori — in next month's general election if you want to see a principled Aotearoa New Zealand foreign policy stance based on international law and justice. Here is how Aotearoa New Zealand's political parties stand on the Palestinian solidarity movement's…
(2026-10-14). Video of Webinar: U.S. Military Spending and How to Stop It. warisacrime.org By World BEYOND War, October 14, 2026 | This webinar uses fantastic slide shows and refers to wonderful resources and upcoming action opportunities, all of which are here: |
(2026-10-14). New Lawsuit Seeks to Oust Kushner From Envoy Position Amid Profit-Seeking. truthout.org A government watchdog has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit Jared Kushner from serving as special envoy for the Trump administration amid reports of conflicts of interest related to his role as a top Middle East negotiator. The complaint, filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) on Wednesday, argues that courts should block Kushner from his role because he has… |
(2026-10-14). Most Americans Say Trump's Presidential Profits Are Illegal or Unethical. truthout.org A strong majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump is profiting illegally or unethically from his presidency, polling finds. AP-NORC poll results released Tuesday find that 41 percent of U.S. adults say that Trump has acted illegally in personally profiting from his position, while another 18 percent say that those actions are unethical, for a total of 59 percent. In contrast… |
(2026-10-14). Meta Has Paid Far Right Accounts for Their Posts Ahead of the Midterms. truthout.org On September 14, far-right influencer Chaya Raichik, known online as Libs of Tiktok, attacked a Washington state high school on Facebook for displaying a Pride flag. "Hey Mercer Island High School, why does your profile photo display a mutilation flag?" she wrote, tagging the school's account in…
(2026-10-14). As Inflation Goes Up, New Poll Shows 4 in 10 Struggle to Pay Basic Necessities. truthout.org The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation has increased over the past month (and the year overall), as millions of Americans say they are struggling to make ends meet or pay for basic necessities. According to the CPI report, which was published on Wednesday, consumer prices shot up by 0.6 percent from August to September. |
(2026-10-14). Progressives Shouldn't Call on Trump to Restore Military Exercises in Korea. truthout.org The Korean Peninsula was thrust back into the spotlight this August following a surprise announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises would be partially cancelled. In his typical meandering style, Trump simultaneously claimed the decision stemmed from his "very good relationship" with Democratic People's Republic of… |
(2026-10-14). Trump's New Press Sec Faces Scrutiny Over Lawyer Claims, Anti-Abortion Views. truthout.org Following White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's first appearance before the media on Tuesday, numerous aspects of her background have come to light — including her staunch anti-abortion views and that she may have lied about her résumé. Zacharia has claimed she is a lawyer, noting that she graduated from law school at Pepperdine University. However, no record of her passing a bar exam… |
(2026-10-14). Report Finds "Forever Chemicals" Pollute 83 Percent of 1,602 US Waterways Tested. truthout.org If you swam, fished or paddled a lake or river in the US over the past couple of years, there's a more than 80% chance the water contained toxic "forever chemicals," according to a new report. The report, published today by Environment America Research & Policy Center, found hotspots for the toxics, including the Mississippi River and Lake Ontario, and warns that this widespread pollution is… |
(2026-10-14). Israeli Forces Raid Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections. truthout.org Israeli forces have raided what they say are the offices of several Palestinian NGOs in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials say a child was injured from Israeli gunfire, while others suffered from tear gas inhalation. At least one journalist was reportedly detained in the raids, which come four years after the forced closure of multiple NGOs that the Israeli government designated as… |
(2026-10-14). Mike Rogers's Wealth Soared as His Wife's Firm Won Billion-Dollar Contracts. truthout.org Former US Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate candidate in Michigan, saw his personal wealth soar after he was named chair of the House Intelligence Committee in 2011, thanks in large part to his marriage to the CEO of a powerful military contracting firm. Financial disclosures reviewed by Drop Site News as part of an investigation published Tuesday show that Rogers had just $4,000-$60… |
(2026-10-14). Netanyahu Orders Investigation and Prosecution of Israeli Soldiers in NAZA. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israel's attorney general and the heads of the Israeli military and Shin Bet security service to investigate the soldiers and officers interviewed anonymously in the documentary film NAZA. Netanyahu called Sunday for the agencies to identify "all those who are involved or appear in the libel film" and to prosecute them for "serious… |
(2026-10-14). Supreme Court to Hear Trump Admin's Arguments to Keep Musk's DOGE Records Secret. truthout.org On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from the Trump administration challenging a lawsuit that seeks access to records stemming from Elon Musk's time leading the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). DOGE was responsible for ripping through the budgets of several federal agencies last year, ostensibly in the name of cutting wasteful spending… |
(2026-10-14). The Tech Oligarchs Have Captured Washington — Now They're Pivoting to the States. truthout.org Late last month, the wealthiest tech executives on the planet smiled next to President Donald Trump after essentially pinky-swearing they would voluntarily adopt safety policies around AI. While Trump described the agreement as "morally binding," legal liability or enforcement measures were not explicit parts of the accord. The key takeaway from this handshake deal is that the people with the most… |
(2026-10-14). Just call Brodie 'King of the Mountain'. onlineopinion.com.au Motor sport can be dangerous for drivers and spectators, on and off the course.
(2026-10-14). Reconciling creation with sustainable development. onlineopinion.com.au Of all the lessons learned from the successes and failures of global development since the Second World War, community participation in the determination of development projects is the key factor.
(2026-10-14). Inflation Watch: How Does In-Store Price Manipulation Bias Our Inflation Data? cepr.net
(2026-10-14). Trump's Whites Only Refugee Policy. cepr.net
(2026-10-14). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-14). Was Operation Gladio Behind the Unsolved Murder of Famed Filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini? covertactionmagazine.com Part I of Two-Part Series "Killed to keep the world turningThrow his bones overThe white cliffs of DoverAnd into the sea, the sea of RomeAnd the bloodstained coast of Ostia." — Coil, "Ostia (The Death of Pasolini)" In light of the on-going revelations and public obsession surrounding the sordid saga of the late financier Jeffrey …
(2026-10-14). Brazil's Election: Two Paths for the World's Fifth-Largest Democracy. covertactionmagazine.com The clash between competing models that has been unfolding globally for decades arrived in October at what is undoubtedly becoming a central event. Brazil's presidential election offers an extraordinary opportunity to weigh these competing visions of the world—both for the future of South America's largest country and for its impact on the global stage. While …
(2026-10-14). Hitler fired him, the CIA hired him: The Reinhard Gehlen story. peoplesworld.org 
October carries special weight in the history of World War II, or as it is known in many countries, the World Anti-fascist War. This month marks 80 years since the verdicts against Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg Trials. It's also 85 years since the launch of Operation Typhoon, the German drive on Moscow that …
(2026-10-14). Leaving behind white supremacy's roots keeps us in the MAGA weeds. peoplesworld.org 
The people of the United States owe a debt of gratitude to Major General William T. Sherman, for it was he, his men, and their scorched-earth rampage through the state of Georgia that helped hasten an end to the Confederacy. And yet many still believe the South will rise again, and they hold the Confederacy …
(2026-10-14). Proletarian poetry: A typical workday. peoplesworld.org 
Related recent news: Warehouse workers in Canada approve collective bargaining agreement with Walmart Data shows Amazon workers suffer double the injuries of other warehouse workers No paywalls at People's World We hope you appreciated this poem. At People's World, we believe news, information, and culture should be free and accessible to all, but we need …
(2026-10-14). Unions, lawmakers castigate Trump for raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Minnesota AFL-CIO and House Democratic leaders slammed one of the more-brazen pre-election acts of the GOP Donald Trump regime, a pre-dawn Homeland Security Department raid on the D.C. home of outspoken Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minn. Agents banged on Omar's door at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. on October 12, yelling "Open the door! Open …
(2026-10-14). Peoria has a problem: We deserve better. peoplesworld.org 
Peoria has a problem. "Affordability, Housing, Safety, and Education are the four issues we are fighting to be on the debate stage by February," says 27-year-old Peoria City Council candidate Noah Palm. I'm also a native Peorian, a 25-year old college student, and I joined with other Peoria residents to form Noah Palm's election committee. …
(2026-10-14). MAGA-led House Oversight Committee targets D.C. community organizations. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., who chairs the House Oversight Committee, escalated his attacks on Home Rule in the nation's capital when he launched an investigation into Free DC and Harriet's Wildest Dreams over the jury nullification political education courses the two groups have been offering to the public. Comer claims that …
(2026-10-14). Civil servant accused of working five govt jobs at once, used makeup to fake illness. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 55-year-old civil servant in the UK is on trial for allegedly doing several full-time government jobs at the same time and earning close to £350,000 in the process. Prosecutors say he took advantage of work-from-home rules and used sick leave to keep it all going.Kashim Chowdhury, who lives in Whitechapel, east London, has pleaded not guilty to nine counts of fraud. The case is being heard at Southwark Crown Court.183 hours of work in a 168-hour weekThe court was told that between February 2020 and September 2023, Chowdhury was paid by eight different employers. By May 2023, he was on the p…
(2026-10-14). Canada: Manitoba Assembly unanimously passes motion against anti-Sikh hate. ptcnews.tv Canada: The Manitoba Legislative Assembly has passed a motion condemning hate and discrimination against the Sikh community. All parties backed it.The motion, titled "Standing Up Against Anti-Sikh Hate," was moved by New Democratic Party (NDP) MLA Diljeet Brar, who represents the Burrows constituency. It was tabled as Notice of Motion No. 16. Members from different parties supported it, including Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux and NDP MLA JD Devgan.The motion strongly condemns racism, religious discrimination and intolerance. It says Manitoba's real strength lies in its diversity and that the Sikh community has mad…
(2026-10-14). Burglaries, Assassinations, and Mind Control: Talking the 50th Anniversary of the Church Committee Report with Matthew Guariglia and Brian Hochman. publicbooks.org "Despite what the law says, the government still spies on people because of their political beliefs. What is new is the scale to which the government can collect data very, very easily."
(2026-10-14). CPJ condemns Argentina's deportation of Brazilian journalist Rogério Tomaz Jr. cpj.org Sà£o Paulo, October 14, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the October 12 deportation of Brazilian journalist Rogério Tomaz Jr. by Argentinian authorities at the Jorge Newbery international airport in Buenos Aires over allegations that his residential visa was no longer valid. "It is outrageous that the Argentinian government is using deportation to silence critical…
(2026-10-14). CPJ, partners call for urgent action after police violence against journalists in Albania. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined Albanian and international partner organizations in an open letter calling on Albanian authorities to investigate repeated violence and obstruction affecting journalists covering protests, and ensure accountability. The letter came after serious incidents in the capital Tirana on October 13, when several journalists reported being physically assaulted or obstructed by…
(2026-10-14). Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage. cpj.org London, October 14, 2026—Russia must immediately release a Japanese journalist detained on Tuesday in the far-eastern island of Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. The journalist, identified by media as Yuki Imai, is believed to be a correspondent for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, a regional outlet for Japan's northern…
(2026-10-14). Taliban suspends BBC Dari, Pashto, and English FM broadcasts across Afghanistan. cpj.org New York, October 14, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Taliban authorities to immediately and unconditionally restore the FM radio transmissions of British public broadcaster BBC across Afghanistan, end the devastating crackdown on independent media, and cease restricting Afghan's access to independent news and information. On October 13, the Taliban confirmed that they had…
(2026-10-14). Turkish authorities seize control of popular pro-opposition Halk TV after police raid headquarters, stop live broadcasts. cpj.org Istanbul, October 14, 2026—Turkish authorities must immediately return control of Halk TV, one of the few remaining media voices critical of the government, to its staff and cease their relentless efforts to stifle the free flow of information in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. Police officers raided Halk TV's headquarters in…
(2026-10-14). Colombia's antiterrorism statute raises concerns. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-10-14). EU regrets Palestinian decision to postpone elections. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The European Union regrets the decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to postpone legislative and presidential elections by almost a year, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Wednesday. • The Palestinian legislative elections were originally scheduled on November 28 while the presidential election was due to take place in early 2027. Both were postponed to September 11 next year.
(2026-10-14). Jailed Imran woes compound after Pakistan suspends his provincial government. al-monitor.com By Mubasher Bukhari and Asif ShahzadLAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A state of emergency declared in Imran Khan's main political stronghold is another setback for Pakistan's jailed former prime minister whose health is worsening according to his family.President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared the emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan that has seen a sharp rise in militant attacks.
(2026-10-14). Solidarity with India's communists! cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA expresses solidarity with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the democratic movement facing brutal state repression, in the context of struggle against mass disenfranchisement under the BJP government's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter records. We fully support this organized response to the disenfranchisement of 130 million votes, most of whom are economically on the margins, women and Muslim citizens. | The mass arrests and brutality against protesters organizing in response to the SIR, including CPI(M) cadres and leadership, represent a grave escalation of the BJP/RS…
(2026-10-14). Supreme Court to Hear Trump Arguments to Keep Musk's DOGE Records Secret. truthout.org On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from the Trump administration challenging a lawsuit that seeks access to records stemming from Elon Musk's time leading the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). DOGE was responsible for ripping through the budgets of several federal agencies last year, ostensibly in the name of cutting wasteful spending… |
(2026-10-14). China unveils railway sci-tech innovation plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn
(2026-10-14). China, Botswana establish comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. ecns.cn During their talks in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
(2026-10-14). Xi proposes principles for constructive participation in settling Africa's hotspot issues. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward four principles for the constructive participation of all parties in the settlement of hotspot issues in Africa, during his meeting with President of the Council of Ministers of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who is on an official visit to China.
(2026-10-14). There is no room for ambiguity on Taiwan question: spokesperson on Kevin Tsai's appearance at separatist's campaign event. ecns.cn Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and upholding the one-China principle is a prevailing consensus in the international community and a common political foundation for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier formation heads to Western Pacific for training. ecns.cn A Chinese formation led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier on Wednesday left for the Western Pacific for training, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.
(2026-10-14). China's 2027 civil service exam registration opens, with measures to tackle coordinated application fraud. ecns.cn Registration for China's 2027 national civil service examination opened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with 35,700 positions available at central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions.
(2026-10-14). Van Gogh's Chestnut Trees in Blossom goes on show in Hong Kong, valued at $180 million. ecns.cn Vincent van Gogh's Chestnut Trees in Blossom was on show in Hong Kong ahead of Sotheby's auction in New York this autumn, where it is expected to smash records and fetch around $180 million, according to Sotheby's on Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). People-to-people friendship between China, the U.S. is jointly forged by ordinary people from both countries: FM. ecns.cn People-to-people friendship between China and the United States is jointly forged by ordinary people from both countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). China-DPRK New Yalu River Bridge to open. ecns.cn The New Yalu River Bridge linking China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will officially open on Thursday, with the two sides set to hold a joint opening ceremony, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company realizes 'One-Click Inventory' coverage of warehouses at city and county levels. ecns.cn All four registered warehouses of State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company have completed the functional transformation for "One-Click Inventory," making it the first prefecture-level branch of State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co. Ltd. to achieve full coverage of the "One-Click Inventory" function across its warehouses…
(2026-10-14). China's foreign trade volume grows by 18.8% to $5.9 trillion in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms rose 18.8 percent year-on-year to 39.94 trillion yuan ($5.9 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2026, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). Basking in autumn sun: Badu bamboo shoot harvest in Guangxi. ecns.cn Villagers dry sliced Badu bamboo shoots on bamboo trays in the sunshine at Mentun Village, Tianlin County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-14). Humanoid robots join the workforce at auto parts factory in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A humanoid robot places an auto part at a designated workstation on a production line at an auto parts manufacturing company in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-14). India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained in jail for five days, says party. geo.tv Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party , Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of CJP, and Ajinkya Shinde pose for a picture from what the party says is inside the Parliament Street Police Station at a location given as New Delhi, India. — ReutersLeaders arrested for…
(2026-10-14). Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sues Netanyahu for nearly $1M over Oct. 7 claims. al-monitor.com Bar is suing for 3 million shekels ($970,000) over a Sept. 28 post on X in which Netanyahu blamed the former Shin Bet chief for Oct. 7 intelligence failures and accused him of withholding warnings.
(2026-10-14). "Bogus" : Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed on DHS Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. Home. democracynow.org 
On Monday, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security raided the Washington, D.C., home of Congressmember Ilhan Omar. Omar has faced years of racist targeting from President Trump over her ethnicity and immigrant background. She immigrated to the United States as a refugee from Somalia when she was a child. Omar is the first Somali American elected to federal office, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota and, along with Michigan's Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress. | "Congresswoman Omar has been under attack by this administration for the last dec…
(2026-10-14). "Propaganda Show" : IDF Raids Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces have raided what they say are the offices of several Palestinian NGOs in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials say a child was injured from Israeli gunfire, while others suffered from tear gas inhalation. At least one journalist was reportedly detained in the raids, which come four years after the forced closure of multiple NGOs that the Israeli government designated as "terrorist" organizations. | "This is part of the whole propaganda show that this government is actually implementing just before the Israeli election," says human rights lawyer Sahar Francis. "…
(2026-10-14). Can Democrats Flip the House and Senate? The Lever's David Sirota on Midterm Races to Watch. democracynow.org 
The midterm elections are in less than three weeks, on November 3. With Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress on the line, the Trump administration has thrown its time and resources into holding rallies in newly competitive states. We take a look at key Senate races in Georgia, Texas, Michigan and Maine with The Lever's David Sirota. Ultimately, says Sirota, election results will hinge on voter turnout. "Will there be that surge of turnout based on how unpopular Trump is and how bad the affordability crisis is?" And, if they win, can Democrats then "deliver" on their pro…
(2026-10-14). Chile's "National Reconstruction Plan" : A tax giveaway to the rich, dressed up as disaster relief. wsws.org The bill's "reconstruction" provisions are a pittance that will leave the overwhelming majority of disaster victims homeless for years to come, while its core content is a sweeping program of tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
(2026-10-14). Corporate press, DSA falsify UAW election, invent "mandate" for "president 6 percent" Shawn Fain. wsws.org By inventing mass support for UAW President Shawn Fain, they are seeking to delegitimize all opposition to the bureaucracy and providing cover for it to move against opposition in the rank and file.
(2026-10-14). Financial woes drive family to 'mass suicide'. tribune.com.pk 
The latest heartbreaking incident in the metropolis, in which an entire family died in an apparent murder-suicide, has once again raised serious concerns about the financial hardships people face amid rising inflation and the growing struggle to make ends meet. | The incident took place in Falak Naz Society, within the jurisdiction of Bin Qasim police station in Malir, where a family of five, including a man, his wife, younger sister and two children, were found dead inside their house. | SSP Malir Dr Abdul Khaliq Pirzada told The Express Tribune that the house was locked from the inside. When police broke ope…
(2026-10-14). 164k register in Green Credit Programme. tribune.com.pk 
More than 164,000 citizens have registered with the Punjab government's Green Credit Programme, while 14,647 have earned the credits for various environmental initiatives. | Electric vehicles account for over 70 per cent of applications received under the programme, while initiatives related to water conservation, recycling at service stations and plastic waste management have attracted comparatively less interest. | According to programme data, a total of 46,365 registered participants are from Lahore and 114,913 from other districts of the province. Of them, 144,036 are men and 20,656 women. | The programme…
(2026-10-14). IHC orders crackdown on illegal shisha cafés. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the chief commissioner and deputy commissioner of Islamabad to submit affidavits assuring that no illegal shisha cafés are allowed to operate in the federal capital, questioning how such establishments continue to function without the required no-objection certificates (NOCs). | Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar observed that shisha cafés should not operate in Islamabad until the government framed proper rules and regulations, stressing that the absence of a regulatory framework could not be used to justify illegal activities. | Separat…
(2026-10-14). Kahuta Road project crawls on meagre funding. tribune.com.pk 
More than three months into the 2026-27 fiscal year, work has yet to formally begin on the Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road project, including the Sihala railway crossing overpass and Kahuta Bypass, despite its inclusion in the federal development budget. Only Rs1 billion has been allocated for the mega infrastructure project this fiscal year, raising concerns that its long-delayed completion will be pushed back by several more years. | The project's total estimated cost was listed at Rs23.845 billion in the 2025-26 budget. However, only around one kilometre of the planned 28.4-kilometre dual-carriageway has been comple…
(2026-10-14). Equipment provided to boost wheat production. tribune.com.pk 
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and the government of Pakistan have expanded their cooperation to strengthen wheat research, develop improved varieties and promote food security, with modern laboratory equipment and agricultural machinery being provided to research institutions. | A high-level delegation led by Dr Flavio Breseghello, director of CIMMYT's Global Wheat Program, visited the Wheat Research Institute at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, where a modern laboratory and working area was inaugurated. | The initiative marks six decades of agricultu…
(2026-10-14). Girl's murder suspect killed in 'CCD encounter'. tribune.com.pk 
The prime suspect in the alleged sexual assault and strangulation murder of 12-year-old schoolgirl Maimoona was killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD). Mumraiz Abbasi's two accomplices, however, managed to escape. | The incident occurred near the Children's Park at Alamabad Stop, within the jurisdiction of Ratta Amral Police Station, during the night between Monday and Tuesday. | Sources in CCD said three suspects suddenly opened fire on a CCD team near the park. The personnel returned fire, during which Abbasi was killed, while his two accomplices fled the scene. A 30-bore pist…
(2026-10-14). CDA member faces contempt charges. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday initiated contempt of court proceedings against Capital Development Authority (CDA) Member Estate Zaman Wattoo for failing to appear before the court on the pretext of illness, directing him to submit a written response within seven days. The court also rejected his request for an unconditional apology. | Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar heard the contempt case against Wattoo, who appeared before the court alongside his counsel, CDA lawyer Nazir Jawad. | During the hearing, the chief justice observed that the contempt case would be dealt with first, while th…
(2026-10-14). Traders threaten price hikes over rising costs. tribune.com.pk 
Traders' associations representing grocery merchants, milk sellers and beef and mutton retailers have asked the deputy commissioner to immediately convene a meeting of the District Price Control Committee to revise official prices of essential commodities in line with rising market rates following a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices.
(2026-10-14). JPMC incinerator shut despite repair funds. tribune.com.pk 
The incinerator used to dispose of medical waste at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has reportedly remained non-functional and fallen into disrepair despite the release of government funds for its maintenance and rehabilitation, raising concerns about the safe disposal of potentially infectious hospital waste. | The Sindh health department has ordered an inquiry into the utilisation of repair funds, payments made and the current condition of the incinerator. | A complaint sent to Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho alleged that the incinerator's building, machinery and internal combustion…
(2026-10-14). Sindh seeks Chinese investment. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has sought Chinese investment in water infrastructure, smart governance, pharmaceutical manufacturing and climate-resilient agriculture to strengthen the province's urban management, industrial capacity and food security, according to official statements issued by the provincial information department. | During his official visit to China, the chief minister met representatives of HBSZ Company, Huawei, Humanwell Healthcare Group and Qingfa Hesheng Agriculture Development Co Ltd to explore cooperation in the K-IV pipeline, Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation, artificial intelligenc…
(2026-10-14). KDA given three weeks to implement disabled persons' quota. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI. A constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the director general of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) to implement the quota for persons with disabilities within three weeks in a case concerning the authority's failure to provide jobs to two visually impaired siblings. | The order was passed during the hearing of a contempt of court petition against the Sindh chief secretary and the KDA director general. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, heard the matter, with the KDA director general appearing before the court. | The director general told the be…
(2026-10-14). Shanghai moot to boost Sindh economy: Sharjeel. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said an investment conference in the Chinese city of Shanghai will showcase the province's economic potential and open new avenues for Chinese investment, industrial development and employment generation. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the senior minister said the conference would highlight investment opportunities across key sectors and strengthen business ties between Sindh and Chinese investors. | He said the province offered considerable potential in natural resources, energy, agriculture, minerals, transport, infrastructure and indus…
(2026-10-14). Heavy vehicles crush two bikers. tribune.com.pk 
Fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles continued unabated in Karachi, as a water tanker and a truck killed two motorcyclists in separate incidents in different parts of the city. | Manghopir police arrested the water tanker driver Khan Muhammad involved in one accident, while the truck driver responsible for the other fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. | The vehicle was seized and taken to the police station. | The victim could not be identified immediately, and his body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. | In a separate incident, a motorcyclist was killed when a truck loaded with sacks hit his mot…
(2026-10-14). 'Gul Plaza management involved in fire tragedy'. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate south on Tuesday heard the Gul Plaza fire case in which a shopkeeper, Arif, recorded his statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). He alleged that most of the building's gates were locked, no fire alarm or firefighting system had been installed, and people were unable to find an escape route during the blaze. | During the hearing, Arif told the court that he had reached Gul Plaza around midnight and found flames at the building's 13 ground-floor gates, 12 of which, he claimed, were locked. He said a man was seen clinging to a window on the mezzanine floor and h…
(2026-10-14). Electronics repair shop owner found shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
A 24-year-old electronics repair shop owner was found dead with a gunshot wound to his forehead in a mysterious shooting incident at his shop in New Karachi. | The body was later shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where the deceased was identified as Alam, son of Ghulam Rasool. | The police said the cause of the shooting and the nature of the death could not initially be determined. Investigators also spoke to eyewitnesses and other people, some of whom said they had not heard any gunshots. The investigation revealed that Alam had been shot and that the weapon allegedly used in the incident had been washed and…
(2026-10-14). CM cracks the whip on sanitation. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the relevant authorities a seven-day deadline to implement the Suthra Punjab beat system across the province, ordered the removal of underperforming private sanitation companies and directed officials to ensure payment of outstanding dues to the workers. | Chairing a meeting to review the programme on Tuesday, the chief minister sought a comprehensive micro-plan for cleanliness and a province-wide progress report by next week. | She also directed officials to ensure that the required workforce and machinery were available within a week. | It was decided that…
(2026-10-14). PSCA identifies beheaded man found in Lahore field. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has identified a beheaded man found in a field in the Manawan area through biometric verification, while police claimed to have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged honour killing. | The deceased was identified as Robin Masih, after the PSCA's Meri Pehchan team verified his fingerprints through a system linked with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, the team acted on information received through Emergency Helpline 15 and used the biometric system to establish the deceased's identity. Police have regi…
(2026-10-14). Man arrested for allegedly killing father, uncle. tribune.com.pk 
Dongah Bonga police claimed to have arrested a suspect accused of killing his father and uncle over a domestic dispute and recovered the weapon allegedly used in the crime. | A police spokesperson said the suspect, identified as Razzaq alias Dara, allegedly attacked and killed his father and paternal uncle with a sharp-edged weapon following a domestic dispute. | After the incident, the suspect fled the scene and travelled to Lahore, the spokesperson said. | A team was formed under the supervision of the Dongah Bonga station house officer to investigate the double murder. | The team traced and arrested the sus…
(2026-10-14). Police failures delay trials, observes LHC. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reprimanded the Punjab Police over incompetence undermining the criminal justice system and adding to the burden on courts. | The court asked how judges could be blamed for delays when police failures to complete investigations, arrest suspects in time and produce witnesses had stalled trials for years. | LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum sought an explanation from the provincial police chief over prolonged delays in investigations and failure to produce witnesses, asking how courts could be blamed for delays when police negligence was contributing to a massive backlog of cases.
(2026-10-14). Child maid escaping abuse reunited with parents. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-14). K-P trainee doctors end 37-day protest. tribune.com.pk 
More than 6,000 trainee and house officer doctors in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have called off their 37-day protest and boycott of services at government hospitals following assurances from Governor Faisal Karim Kundi that their demands would be considered. | The doctors had been demanding an increase in their monthly stipends and had been boycotting hospital services while staging daily demonstrations in the outpatient departments (OPDs) of major public-sector hospitals. | The prolonged protest had disrupted services and caused difficulties for patients seeking treatment at government hospitals.
(2026-10-14). Afridi's security in-charge removed. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have ordered the withdrawal of 48 police personnel and the security squad deployed at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister's residence in Peshawar following the removal of security in-charge Arif Khattak, according to sources. | The personnel stationed at the Chief Minister's House have been directed to report immediately to the Special Branch headquarters, while the security squad assigned to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has also been withdrawn from the premises. | Sources said the decision to recall the personnel was taken after Khattak was relieved of his responsibilities as security in-charge.
(2026-10-14). Pakistan Post tightens restrictions on kite deliveries. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Post has directed all relevant offices to strictly monitor shipments and ensure compliance with instructions aimed at preventing the transportation and delivery of kites and prohibited strings ahead of Basant 2027, following directions from the Punjab government. | The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting convened by the provincial government to discuss arrangements for Basant. | Representatives of relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Post and courier companies attended the meeting. | Participants agreed to prevent the delivery of kites and dangerous strings to p…
(2026-10-14). Colombia's opposition takes to the street to protest De la Espriella. colombiareports.com Despite intimidation attempts by the national government and the police, tens of thousands of people took to the streets throughout Colombia to protest the far-right government of President Abelardo De la Espriella. The protest had been organized by social organizations, labor unions and the country's largest opposition party, the Historic Pact. Opposition leader Ivan Cepeda, …