(2026-10-16). Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying Washington did not need them and emphasizing that the "mother of all bombs" was non-nuclear. | Asked during an interview Thursday with Newsmax about reports that his administration was considering using the bomb against Iran, potentially after the US midterm elections, Trump stressed that it was a conventional weapon. | "The mother of all bombs is not nuclear," Trump said, adding: "This is just an extremely large bomb." | He reiterated that the weapon was not nuclear. | "The mother of all bombs is one big bomb, but it's not nuclear,…
(2026-10-16). Oil Prices Soar as Yemen's Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Co., Rival's Palace in Aden. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Helpers of God (Ansarullah) movement, which controls northern Yemen where some 80% of Yemenis live, is fighting on two fronts. The Helpers of God are led by members of the Houthi clan, and are sometimes called the Houthis. They are targeting Saudi Arabian targets on land and sea, and they are attempting to expand the territory under their control inside Yemen. Southern Yemen is vast and very thinly populated, and is the seat of the internationally recognized government of Yemen, under which probably only about a fifth of the population lives. Both fronts have been hot this…
(2026-10-16). Yemen's Houthis are at War with Saudis for own Reasons, not as Iran Proxy. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — A
(2026-10-16). Trump's Genocidal Rhetoric On Iran Deserves Legal Consequences. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran have become so frequent that they often don't make headlines. One recent exception, though, was during his 38-minute speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 22, in which Trump mentioned Iran 17 times. | "Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before? Maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East, or even the world," he blustered. "Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?"
(2026-10-16). Racist, Zionist Jerry Seinfeld's Show Disrupted By Pro-Palestine Protesters. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On October 9, members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and Anti-War Committee — Chicago (AWC) successfully disrupted the performance of racist, Zionist Jerry Seinfeld at the Chicago Theatre. | Both organizations have targeted Seinfeld to ensure that there can be no business as usual ever since the U.S.-supported Israeli genocide exposed him as a racist, genocide apologist who proudly supports Israel's war crimes against Palestine. | Six protesters disrupted Seinfeld's show at different points by standing up and shouting that he was a "genocide apologist" and "a racist" f…
(2026-10-16). Alone in Gaza: Genocide leaves Palestinian man without family or a home. aljazeera.com One man wanders Gaza in search of somewhere to sleep, having lost his family in an Israeli strike.
(2026-10-16). 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…
(2026-10-16). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Palestinians Will Never Be Forgotten! Oakland Palestinians Out About War Crimes Of FedEx. indybay.org Palestinians spoke out at the rally at FedEx to oppose arms being sent to Gaza and to remember the martyrs.
(2026-10-16). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Techo Fascists & Demo Party Crimes Use Of Drones & Speak Out Against Expansion of Drones. indybay.org The billionaire Zionist Mayor of San Francisco with the support of the techno fascists who run San Francisco and the Trump government are pushing more drones in San Francisco and a police state. Activists spoke out in front of San Francisco City Hall before a Police Commission meeting where a vote would be taken on the expansion of the use of drones.
(2026-10-16). US purchase of Russian diesel reinforces Europe's energy dilemma. infobrics.org European countries reduced dependence on Russian energy at considerable economic cost.
(2026-10-16). El-Sayed Works To Stitch Together a Diverse Majority. portside.org El-Sayed Works To Stitch Together a Diverse Majority |
(2026-10-16). West Virginia Is Suing Pennsylvania to Lower Electric Bills. wattsupwiththat.com It's not every day that out-of-state lawyers sue to protect ratepayers in your state.
(2026-10-16). Claim: Fiji Pre-COP Climate Conference was Not a Flop because Participants Agreed to Demand More Money. wattsupwiththat.com Only two world leaders from outside the Pacific Region showed up, but those who did show up were really enthusiastic.
(2026-10-16). Trump's war on philanthropy is a war on civil society. This donor network is fighting back. therealnews.com 
"The administration is using their power to really intimidate all of us and create chaos and fear amongst nonprofits and make funders afraid of funding them… We're not taking the bait," | "The administration is using their power to really intimidate all of us and create chaos and fear amongst nonprofits and make funders afraid of funding them… We're not taking the bait," Civil Rights,fascism,human rights,Trump,video
(2026-10-16). The Trump Administration Is Expanding The Definition Of 'Terrorism'. popularresistance.org In communities throughout the United States, the infrastructure required to surveil and track anyone is rapidly being constructed, from Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems to fusion centers to the hyperscale data centers used to store the vast amount of information being gleaned from consumer products and surveillance devices. As the public becomes more aware of the hazards of this infrastructure and the extent that the state is intruding into their lives, a broad, organic national grassroots movement has formed and has already won significant victories, which frightens the political elites and their co…
(2026-10-16). The Congo As A Site Of Capital Accumulation. popularresistance.org A lot of news has circulated across various global media platforms following reports that militias affiliated with Erik Prince—the U.S. billionaire and founder of the infamous military contractor Blackwater, which has a track record of abuses and killings in several Global South countries—suffered significant field losses in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This followed an ambush that resulted in the death and injury of at least 20 people, including Tim Kennedy, a famous UFC athlete and former US Army Special Forces soldier.
(2026-10-16). The Fight To Stop Israel-Bound Weapons At East Coast's Biggest Port. popularresistance.org A line of trucks rounded the bend toward Port Newark-Elizabeth on October 3, 2025. Inside the trailers were combat boots and weapons components — including 61 tons of forging rings used for military jets — bound for Israel via a Maersk vessel departing that morning. | But before the truckers could enter the port and the Maersk Sentosa could be loaded, 100 activists organized under the banner "Port of Elizabeth Movement" (POEM) sprang into action. | "It was ass o'clock in the morning. The sun was far from up. It was pitch black. Everyone was tired. Someone yelled, 'Go, go, go, go!'" said Danny Creamer,…
(2026-10-16). Europeans shouldn't throw out the truck with the diesel deal. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. midterms approach, headlines regarding the Ukraine war are emerging at breakneck pace. But amid the noise and recurring outrage, the fundamental dilemma has not changed: how can the United States build up a self-sustaining European equilibrium that maximizes Washington's room for maneuver in an increasingly multipolar world?Achieving a comprehensive settlement to the war in Ukraine is a necessary, albeit insufficient, part of the answer. European leaders perceive Russia's war of aggression not just as a security threat but as a fundamental breach of…
(2026-10-16). Eisenkot aims to out-hawk Netanyahu ahead of elections. responsiblestatecraft.org Gadi Eisenkot, a leading Israeli politician hoping to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections later this month,
(2026-10-16). Amid war, IMF-World Bank confab juggles equal parts relief, dread. responsiblestatecraft.org The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are being held in Bangkok this year against a backdrop of equal parts relief and dread.In her curtain-raising
(2026-10-16). England arrive in Pakistan for ODI tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
The England cricket team arrived in Pakistan to participate in the ODI tri-series and travelled from Islamabad International Airport to their hotel. | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting team. | The ODI tri-series, featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, will be held from October 18 to 31. | England will train at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. | The opening match will see Pakistan take on Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 18. | Pakistan and England will face each other at the same venue on October 20. | The tri-series matches will be played in Rawalpindi an…
(2026-10-16). Thousands march in Argentina to demand implementation of public university funding law. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of students, graduates, teachers and university staff marched to Argentina's Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, on Thursday to demand that President Javier Milei's government implement a law guaranteeing funding for public universities. | "We demand that the government comply with the law once and for all," said one of the university representatives. | The fifth Federal University March brought together university communities, trade unions, political parties and social organisations. The main demonstration took place outside Congress, where protesters called for increased university funding and s…
(2026-10-16). Peshawar school roof collapse: Case registered against owners, contractor. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Friday registered a case against the owners, shareholders, and contractor of the private school in Peshawar's Dir Colony, where the roofs collapsed, killing 30 children and a female teacher and injuring 52 people, according to the first information report (FIR). | The roof of the three-storey Al-Khair school building in Peshawar's Dir Colony collapsed during morning classes on Thursday, burying students and teachers beneath the rubble. Rescue teams worked for several hours to recover victims, while the building's location in a densely populated neighbourhood with narrow streets hampered access to the…
(2026-10-16). Governor pushes for faster Peshawar uplift. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting on the Peshawar Uplift Development Plan and directed officials to ensure the effective and timely implementation of development projects so that the provincial capital can be transformed into a clean, modern and beautiful city. | The meeting was attended by Adviser to the Governor on Finance Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Asif Rafiq, Chief Secretary Dr Muhammad Fakhare Alam Irfan, Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Aslam Zeb, Secretary Finance Muhammad Ayaz, Secretar…
(2026-10-16). Tragedy jolts officials out of slumber. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the collapse of a classroom roof at the private Al-Khair Education System in Dir Colony, Peshawar. | The committee has been directed to submit its report on an urgent basis. | According to an official notification issued by the department, Managing Director of the K-P Private Schools Regulatory Authority (KPPSRA) Javed Iqbal will serve as chairman of the committee. Deputy Secretary (Primary) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department Muhammad Farooq has been named a member,…
(2026-10-16). AJK CJ stresses mutual respect. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice CJ Raja Saeed Akram Khan has stressed the need for mutual respect, trust and cooperation between the judiciary and the legal fraternity, saying close coordination is essential to uphold the rule of law, protect the dignity of the judiciary and ensure timely justice for the public. | Addressing a ceremony organised by the Central Bar Association CBA the chief justice urged lawyers to prepare their cases thoroughly and present clear, cogent arguments in accordance with legal requirements to make the judicial process more effective. | He said every stakeholder in the judicial…
(2026-10-16). Faisalabad's air quality unhealthy on most days. tribune.com.pk 
Faisalabad experienced unhealthy air quality on most days between October 2025 and September 2026 and ranked eighth among the world's 15 most polluted cities in a global ranking survey, according to findings presented by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Pakistan. | The findings were shared at an interactive session on nature conservation and air quality monitoring organised by WWF-Pakistan under its EPIC Air Quality Project at a local hotel. | The event brought together government officials, academics and environmental stakeholders to discuss the city's growing air pollution problem. | The event was organi…
(2026-10-16). Man, son killed in road accident. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-16). Tractor-trolley runs over minor sisters. tribune.com.pk 
Two minor sisters were killed after a motorcycle slipped while overtaking a tractor-trolley near Burj Cheema village in Daska on Thursday. | According to Rescue 1122, the girls, Muntaha, aged 12, and Minsa, 14, daughters of Abdul Manaf Cheema, a resident.of Burj Cheema, were travelling from Daska city to their village when their motorcycle slipped while trying to overtake the tractor-trolley. | Both girls fell onto the road and were run over by the tractor-trolley coming from behind. Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and shifted the bodies to a hospital.
(2026-10-16). CM orders Pera officer's arrest for attacking shopkeeper. tribune.com.pk 
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday ordered immediate arrest of a Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Pera) officer for assaulting a shopkeeper in Rahim Yar Khan. | The chief minister stated that law enforcement personnel were not above the law and could not be allowed to take the law into their own hands. | She said the government would not tolerate violent behaviour towards any citizen, stressing that officials responsible for maintaining law and order must also act within the bounds of the law. | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also expressed deep grief over the death of schoolchildren in a…
(2026-10-16). Teen, parents killed in road accident. tribune.com.pk A couple and their son were killed when a 22-wheeler trailer crushed their car at a traffic intersection on Allama Iqbal Road in Garhi Shahu. | Muhammad Asim, aged 42, his wife Huma, 35, and 15-year-old son Talha died in the acvident. | The family belonged to the Shah Jamal neighbourhood of Ichhra. | According to Rescue 1122, its control room received a call about the accident at 12: 32am. The caller reported that the trailer loaded with cement had crushed the car waiting at the traffic signal. | The impact severely damaged the car, trapping its occupants inside. Rescue teams reached the scene and retrieved the…
(2026-10-16). Smog threat looms despite rain. tribune.com.pk 
After many days of hazy skies and pollution, Lahore welcomed clear weather following rainfall with a refreshing breeze and pleasant temperatures bringing residents relief. | The rainfall in the metropolis and several other parts of Punjab brought relief from air pollution, leaving an improved air quality. | However, the respite may prove temporary, as dry weather is expected to return, raising concerns that pollutants could gradually accumulate again and intensify the seasonal smog threat in the coming days. | The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency's real-time monitoring dashboard recorded Lahore's overall…
(2026-10-16). Lyari varsity may pull plug on Law College affiliation. tribune.com.pk 
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari may revoke its affiliation with the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Law College over regulatory concerns, including allegedly illegal admissions beyond the college's approved capacity, Vice Chancellor Dr Hussain Mehdi said on Thursday, as the university awaits a report from the Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee to determine the college's future. | Speaking at a press briefing at the university, Mehdi said the institution lacked its own law faculty, a requirement that had prompted objections from the committee over the college's affiliation. | He said the university would m…
(2026-10-16). Attempt to kidnap girls foiled. tribune.com.pk 
The immediate action by the Site-B police has prevented an attempt to kidnap three young girls. | The spokesperson of district Keamari police said that the three girls, residents of Sher Shah, were being lured away by two suspects near Paracha Chowk. | When the girls raised an alarm, a police patrol on duty in the area reached. Area people also intervened promptly. | The police apprehended the suspect, identified as Zahid. His accomplice escaped.
(2026-10-16). Iqrar-ul-Hassan's plea against physical remand rejected. tribune.com.pk 
The district and sessions court east on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the physical remand of Awam Raj Party chief Iqrar-ul-Hassan, who is in the custody of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on a four-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the NCCIA prosecutor and investigating officer appeared before the court. | Defence counsel Mian Ali Ashfaq argued that Iqrar-ul-Hassan had been arrested during a raid on his residence in DHA, Lahore, on the night of October 12. He said his client was a permanent resident of Lahore and the FIR did not mention the time of his arrest. | The c…
(2026-10-16). Tharis on the move as drought drives livestock exodus. tribune.com.pk 
With rain-fed crops failing, natural grazing drying up and fodder running short, drought-hit families in Tharparkar district are once again packing up and migrating with their livestock in search of water and food, as rising food costs and child malnutrition compound the crisis on World Food Day. | Farmers who sowed millet, guar and other rain-dependent crops after initial rainfall this year have watched their hopes fade as subsequent rains failed to arrive on time. Parched fields and withered vegetation have left both families and their animals struggling to survive, forcing livestock owners to abandon their…
(2026-10-16). Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home. aljazeera.com This World Food Day, 645 million people are going hungry, yet more than a billion tonnes of food is wasted annually.
(2026-10-16). Vibe coding: Game-changer or risky business? aljazeera.com Vibe coding lets users build software with AI, but free alternatives to popular programmes raise security concerns.
(2026-10-16). Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah. aljazeera.com Lebanon's president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.
(2026-10-16). Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade. aljazeera.com The deaths come as Jakarta says it will accept foreign help to tackle its worst forest fires in more than a decade.
(2026-10-16). Bystander guns down suspected primary school shooter in Oregon. aljazeera.com Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
(2026-10-16). Infantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA president. aljazeera.com Infantino spoke at FIFA's long-awaited executive board meeting in Zurich.
(2026-10-16). Residents douse workers with flaming gasoline during eviction in Peru. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-16). Argentine students protest on campus over Milei's austerity. aljazeera.com Judge fines the government for failing to fund universities as protests over Milei's cuts turn violent.
(2026-10-16). Peshawar mourns children killed in school roof collapse. aljazeera.com Thousands gather for funeral prayers in Pakistan's Peshawar after a school rooftop collapse killed at least 34 children.
(2026-10-16). Myanmar's coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.
(2026-10-16). Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina. aljazeera.com Protesters in Buenos Aires demanded the government implement a law to boost university funding.
(2026-10-16). Can Zimbabwe's ZiG win trust and replace the US dollar? aljazeera.com After repeated currency crises, Zimbabweans remain wary of the ZiG.
(2026-10-16). Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi's cabinet amid growing economic concerns. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.
(2026-10-16). China to host 2026 Global Governance Forum from Oct. 23 to 25. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) will be held from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) announced on Friday.
(2026-10-16). New giant fungus species discovered in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered a giant fungus in Yunnan Province, identifying both a new species and a new fungal family, Dianjunaceae, according to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-10-16). Tianjin opens Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's first export-oriented bonded warehouse. ecns.cn The first global bonded warehouse for exports in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region opened in the Tianjin Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone on Tuesday.
(2026-10-16). Temperatures set to plunge across northern China. ecns.cn A new wave of cold air will sweep across China starting Thursday, sharply lowering temperatures across much of the north, with many areas expected to see their coldest weather of the second half of the year over the next seven days.
(2026-10-16). 140th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Visitors crowd the exhibition halls as the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opens in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026. The fair covers 1.55 million square meters and runs in three phases through Nov. 4.
(2026-10-16). U.S. right-wing figures criticized over remarks on Elaine Chao's Shanghai kindergarten visit. ecns.cn Dennis Wilder, a U.S. international relations scholar and former CIA and National Security Council official, has sharply criticized right-wing Republican figures who attacked former Cabinet member Elaine Chao over a visit to a Shanghai kindergarten.
(2026-10-16). China's foreign trade expands 18.8 pct in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 18.8 percent year on year in the first three quarters of this year.
(2026-10-16). Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony. ecns.cn Viewing China's AI through the lens of "threats": how far will the U.S. go to distort the facts?
(2026-10-16). ZXMOTO attracts overseas buyers at 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, speaks to the media at the exhibition venue of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026, as ZXMOTO seeks to expand into overseas markets.
(2026-10-16). Traditional glutinous rice cakes in South China grow into rural business. ecns.cn Ligao glutinous rice cakes, a traditional delicacy at Ligao Town of Liuzhou, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have grown from a household snack into a local industry.
(2026-10-16). Global students gather at Yinchuan wine art carnival to showcase cultural creativity. ecns.cn More than 3,200 students from 11 countries gathered Wednesday at Yinchuan College of Science and Technology in northwestern China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for the opening of the 2026 International University Wine Art Carnival.
(2026-10-16). Lunar samples from moon's near, far sides to be displayed at 16th Airshow China. ecns.cn Lunar samples from the near and the far sides of the moon will be on display at the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) said Tuesday.
(2026-10-16). China will work with Europe to promote growth of bilateral trade in dual-use items: spokesperson. ecns.cn China stands ready to continue facilitating the review and approval of rare-earth export licenses to Europe, and hopes the European side will reciprocate by facilitating the resolution of key individual cases concerning licenses for Chinese entities in the dual-use field, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2026-10-16). Internet-famous Tiananmen kitten to be put up for adoption. ecns.cn A stray orange kitten that became an internet sensation for keeping company with armed police officers on duty near Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been caught and taken to a hospital for a checkup, and it will be put up for adoption, Palace Museum staff said Thursday.
(2026-10-16). China ranks second globally in 2025 foreign direct investment stock. ecns.cn China's foreign investment stock reached 26.8 trillion yuan ($4 trillion) in 2025, ranking second globally and marking six consecutive years of growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-10-16). China's trade with RCEP members maintains steady growth and improves in quality. ecns.cn China's trade with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), grew steadily in the first nine months of 2026, led by a 22.7% increase in trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, customs data showed.
(2026-10-16). Xiong'an launches first bonded + TIR shipment bound for Russia. ecns.cn
(2026-10-16). CK Hutchison denies rumors of Li Ka-shing's death. ecns.cn CK Hutchison Holdings has denied online rumors that Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing had died, telling China News Service on Thursday that the claims were "absolutely untrue."
(2026-10-16). Ancient irrigation system in Fujian added to World Heritage Irrigation Structures list. ecns.cn The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Changtai District of Zhangzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian province, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation.
(2026-10-16). Mechanization boosts sugar beet harvest in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Sugar beet harvesting is in full swing across major growing areas of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in northwest China, as mechanization across the production chain helps improve efficiency and crop quality.
(2026-10-16). New bridge opens over China-DPRK border river. ecns.cn The new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony on this cross-border artery.
(2026-10-16). Three Gorges Reservoir nears target water level. ecns.cn The Three Gorges Reservoir stores water at the end of the flood season each year, then gradually releases it during the dry season and lowers its water level before the next flood season. This approach ensures adequate water for shipping, water supply, ecological needs and power generation across the Yangtze River basin in winter and the following spring.
(2026-10-16). Rongcheng welcomes first batch of swans for overwintering. ecns.cn Rongcheng is one of Asia's largest wintering habitats for whooper swans. The Rongcheng National Nature Reserve for Whooper Swans has made preparations to ensure the birds can safely spend the winter.
(2026-10-16). Three children, one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting. geo.tv People walk at a family reunification location at Journey Church following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026. — ReutersPolice say shooting occurs at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.Police identifies shooter as…
(2026-10-16). 'Most impotent…', 'Trump's every bad decision linked to…': Democrat Christopher Hale on midterms. hindustantimes.com In this interview with HT's Aayesha Varma, Democratic Political Strategist Christopher Jolly Hale narrates a tale about battleground America. Where do the democrats stand? What has been Trump's biggest mistake so far? The answer to these questions and more lies in this political discussion ahead of November's midterms. So tune in, and buckle up.
(2026-10-16). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). 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
(2026-10-16). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-16). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-16). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-16). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-16). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-16). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-16). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-16). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-16). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-16). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-16). 30 Months After Uproar Over Jonathan Oscar Speech. indybay.org What do his pro-Israel denouncers say now?>
(2026-10-16). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-16). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-16). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-16). Thursday 10/15: United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-16). Tuesday 11/3: Virtual Phonebank for Connie Chan! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/conniechansf/event/10262……
(2026-10-16). Chris Larsen & Techno Fascists Pushing Flocks, Data Centers & Drones: STOP Buying Election. indybay.org
(2026-10-16). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-16). Sunday 11/8: Janet Weil: Merging US and Israeli high-tech militaries? No Way! indybay.org
(2026-10-16). 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…
(2026-10-16). 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…
(2026-10-16). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-16). Has Trump taken America up Sh*t Creek without a Paddle? juancole.com ( I mean, in this ever-stranger world of ours, where even to start? | Oh, wait, give me a second and I'll be right back! I don't want to miss the
(2026-10-16). Zelenskyy seeks more F-16 jets and air defence support amid Russian attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for additional F-16 fighter jets and ammunition during meetings with Belgium's King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever as Russian attacks continued targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. | On his talks with De Wever, Zelenskyy said in a post on the X on late Thursday that Russian strikes on energy facilities had left nearly 15,000 people without electricity in the Volyn region, while parts of the capital Kyiv and its surrounding region experienced partial power outages. | I discussed with Prime Minister of Belgium @Bart_DeWever the consequences of round…
(2026-10-16). Effects of a super El Niño on China expected to last through summer 2027. ecns.cn The ongoing super El Niño event is expected to affect China through summer 2027, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center, part of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-16). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-16). Sunday 10/25: Turn Outrage Into Action: Immigrants, the Courts and You. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-10-15). America's Broken Promises, Iran's Resolve, and the dangerous Game over the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-10-15). America's Broken Promises, Iran's Resolve, and the dangerous Game over the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-10-15). An oil lifeline before midterms? Trump eyes 'shadow fleet' relief after Russian diesel u-turn. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration is considering allowing sanctioned "shadow fleet" tankers to carry non-sanctioned oil, Reuters reports. Companies would need Treasury approval, while restrictions on Russian and Iranian oil would remain. Shipping sources question whether the proposal would significantly lower freight rates, citing continuing European and British insurance restrictions on vessels.
(2026-10-15). Dialogue better than conflict: The Xi-Trump summit. cpusa.org 
The summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, overall, was modestly positive and constructive, even if no major deals or decisions were made. The U.S. struck a positive mood with red-carpet treatment, and China loaned two giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo. These symbolic gestures helped set a friendly tone for the summit. In the U.S.-China relationship, talking is better than not talking, and any form of diplomacy should be supported, especially at a time of many wars. | The world will welcome the extension of the temporary tariff truce and the dialing down of tensions. The last summit in Beijing co…
(2026-10-15). Top Russian, Chinese diplomats discuss bilateral ties, wars in Ukraine, Iran during talks in Baku. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral ties and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran during talks on the sidelines of an Asian security meeting. | A statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry late Wednesday that the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, "highly assessed" the development of bilateral ties. | Expressing this assessment particularly in the context of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship, the…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for immediate halt at UN. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its civilian and economic infrastructure, and called for an immediate halt to the strikes while reaffirming its unwavering support for the kingdom's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. | Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on the Middle East, Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Yemen. | He said Pakistan backed the UN special envoy's efforts to revive dialogue aimed at securin…
(2026-10-15). Houthis attack presidential palace complex in Yemen's Aden, PM unharmed, officials say. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city ‚Å of Aden on Thursday, killing two security guards, two government officials told Reuters. | Yemen's prime minister and cabinet members who were at the Maashiq ‚Å presidential palace complex were unharmed, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said, adding that the Houthis had fired five missiles at the complex. | Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says t.co/KNcaEwmJCQ | [mda…
(2026-10-15). Egypt, Qatar stress need to halt hostilities against Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt and Qatar stressed the need to halt all hostilities against Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the kingdom, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. | The position was expressed during a phone call late Wednesday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the ministry said in a statement. | The call came as part of "continuous communication and coordination between the two brotherly countries on various issues of common interest," the statement said. | The two officials discussed bilateral relations and are…
(2026-10-15). Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What's the latest on the battlefield? aljazeera.com Houthis attempt to raise the cost of the Yemen war for Saudi Arabia as attacks, fighting intensify.
(2026-10-15). Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
(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). IRGC adviser's ominous message to US, threatens mass capture of American troops if Trump invades. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning against a possible U.S. ground invasion, with senior IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naghdi claiming American troops would face mass captures and Washington could be forced to surrender within 20 days. His remarks come amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to resume the war with Iran, adding to uncertainty over the next phase of the confrontation.
(2026-10-15). IRGC adviser's ominous message to US, threatens mass capture of American troops if Trump invades. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning against a possible U.S. ground invasion, with senior IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naghdi claiming American troops would face mass captures and Washington could be forced to surrender within 20 days. His remarks come amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to resume the war with Iran, adding to uncertainty over the next phase of the confrontation.
(2026-10-15). US Reportedly Considering Dropping "Mother of All Bombs" on Iran. truthout.org The Pentagon has reportedly drawn up plans to attack Iran with the "Mother of All Bombs" (MOAB), the largest conventional weapon ever developed by weight, after being ordered by President Donald Trump to develop strike plans for targets that include "a lot of energy infrastructure." Energy infrastructure is largely considered to be civilian in nature and thus protected under international law. |
(2026-10-15). US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report. geo.tv The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb is pictured in this undated handout photo. — ReutersMoab is designed as a deep-penetration warhead.US to target Iran's energy facilities with Moab.US dials back operations in favour of economic pressure.The United States is…
(2026-10-15). Trump Cancels Livestream of Firing Squad Execution After Fierce Backlash. truthout.org President Donald Trump has cancelled a plan to livestream the firing squad execution of former soldier Nidal Malik Hasan after widespread backlash from the public, politicians, military members, and faith leaders. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social. "I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with… |
(2026-10-15). How Vermont Shut Down ICE. popularresistance.org After Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration moved to rein in the Bovino-style spectacle with its made-for-TV arrests. In an attempt to avoid another public outcry, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has quietly settled into a new rhythm. | Arrests have still increased month after month, reaching a record high of roughly 51,000 people taken into ICE custody in August. This is part of a new surge — carried out in hospitals, courthouses and airports — with an intent to stay off the nightly news. As The New York Times reported, this phase is "captured mostly by grainy security camera footage, t…
(2026-10-15). Israel Has Demolished Majority of Villages in Southern Lebanon—Mostly After the Ceasefire. portside.org Israel Has Demolished Majority of Villages in Southern Lebanon—Mostly After the Ceasefire |
(2026-10-15). Two years after the U.S. and Canadian sanctions on Samidoun: Keep fighting imperialism and genocide! samidoun.net 
Today, 15 October 2026, we mark the second anniversary of the joint designation, by the United States and Canada, of Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network as a "specially designated global terrorist" and a "terrorist entity." This came one year into Al-Aqsa Flood, as millions of people took the streets around the world and in the …
(2026-10-15). Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba October 24-31, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-15). Trump Tells MAGA Audience Leakers Should "Be Shot" truthout.org President Donald Trump said Wednesday that anyone leaking information out of his own White House should face execution, in an escalation of violent rhetoric against leakers and journalists. "Somebody leaked, some sleazebag. They ought to go to jail or be shot," Trump told the audience. Speaking at a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, Trump framed his remarks in terms of the start of… |
(2026-10-15). El bloqueo, los asesinatos de migrantes en el mar y el plan para conquistar Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-15). Hangzhou's Transformations: Frontier Technology And Ecological Civilisation. popularresistance.org Visiting Hangzhou in April, the signs of change were everywhere: electric vehicles crowding the roads, an extensive metro system, e-bikes as a default mode of transport for millions, and well-maintained residential communities built around shared green space and public amenities. | Hangzhou has emerged simultaneously as a centre of frontier technology and a testing ground for ecological civilisation. It is home to DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics and Alibaba; it is also a city of restored waterways, expanding wetlands, distributed solar power and extensive low-carbon transport. | Both of these development threads have…
(2026-10-15). 'We Will Not Forgive': Gazans Rage at Hamas for the October 7 Gamble. portside.org 'We Will Not Forgive': Gazans Rage at Hamas for the October 7 Gamble |
(2026-10-15). Tidbits-Oct. 15: Reader Comments: Diesel Prices; Setting the Record Straight on AOC & Gaza; Speaking of Public Executions; Resource From EPI — Weak September Jobs Report Shows Hiring and Wage Growth Slow; More… portside.org Tidbits-Oct. 15: Reader Comments: Diesel Prices; Setting the Record Straight on AOC & Gaza; Speaking of Public Executions; Resource From EPI — Weak September Jobs Report Shows Hiring and Wage Growth Slow; More… |
(2026-10-15). Gaza Child Amputees Are Outgrowing Their Prosthetics Amid Israel's Restrictions. truthout.org Abdul-Rahman al-Nashash, 11, holds onto the edge of a chair and pushes his left leg into a plastic prosthetic that doesn't fit him anymore. The bone that was cut two years ago has kept growing inside, and it presses painfully against his skin. His doctors told him to stop wearing it. He wears it anyway, every morning, pulling the straps tight and rolling his pants down so no one sees the… |
(2026-10-15). Gaza's child amputees are growing faster than their prosthetics allow. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is restricting prosthetics and rehabilitation equipment from entering Gaza, leaving thousands of children waiting for a medical evacuation that may never come.
(2026-10-15). UN official sounds alarm about Gaza, West Bank year after ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-15). Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims. aljazeera.com The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.
(2026-10-15). 'Our works are next to each other': Art bridges Gaza and West Bank. aljazeera.com Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
(2026-10-15). Democracy Now! 2026-10-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 15, 2026; U.S. Sanctions ICC in a Bid to Avoid "Criminal Liability": War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody; The Midterm Battle over Data Centers: Memphis House Candidate Justin Pearson Fights Elon Musk's xAI; "Hyperscale": Paris Marx on Excess of Big Tech Data Empires & His Critique of Bernie Sanders' AI Bill | Headlines for October 15, 2026; U.S. Sanctions ICC in a Bid to Avoid "Criminal Liability": War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody; The Midterm Battle over Data Centers: Memphis House Candidate Justin Pearson Fights Elon Musk's xAI; "Hyper…
(2026-10-15). Samidoun condemns occupation invasions and attacks against Palestinian prisoners' institutions. samidoun.net The Zionist occupation is escalating its campaign against Palestinian prisoners and the institutions that defend them, invading the offices of Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association in Ramallah and the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs in Salfit on 13 and 14 October. These attacks come amid the ongoing policies of execution, slow assassination, …
(2026-10-15). China-supported Program Brings Business Training to South African Women. infobrics.org
(2026-10-15). BRICS Nations Hold 17.4% of Global Gold Reserves as UBS Targets $5,200. infobrics.org BRICS gold reserves have gone up to more than 6,000 tonnes right now, which comes out to about 17.4% of total global gold reserves held by central banks, up from 11.2% back in 2019, according to EBC Financial Group…
(2026-10-15). BRICS, CyberPeace, and a Novel Structure for Digital Trust. infobrics.org In the contemporary world system, cyberspace has become both an arena of strategic contestation and an enabler of unprecedented economic integration…
(2026-10-15). Ethiopia-Eritrea war escalates, with global repercussions. infobrics.org Ethiopia's escalating confrontation with Eritrea threatens to further destabilize the Horn of Africa, potentially drawing in Egypt and Gulf powers. The crisis could disrupt Red Sea shipping and deepen an already volatile regional security landscape.
(2026-10-15). Europe becoming mere 'tourist attraction' — Polish foreign minister. infobrics.org Sikorski suggested that Europe convert its economic power into military strength enabling it to emerge as a significant geopolitical pole.
(2026-10-15). India resists US tariff pressure and sticks with Russian oil. infobrics.org Trump rewards Pakistan while demanding India cut Russian imports.
(2026-10-15). Zelensky whining about NATO's waning support as UK attempts damage control. infobrics.org London is terrified of the prospect of losing America's support for the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict, so it's doing everything in its power to prolong it. Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst.
(2026-10-15). Proposed U.S. Census Changes Could Be Catastrophic for Public Health. portside.org Proposed U.S. Census Changes Could Be Catastrophic for Public Health |
(2026-10-15). Why Are the Democratic Socialists of America So Successful? portside.org Why Are the Democratic Socialists of America So Successful? |
(2026-10-15). Coal Miners and Class War: Review of Matewan Blood & Coal. portside.org Coal Miners and Class War: Review of Matewan Blood & Coal |
(2026-10-15). They Asked Themselves: What's Missing? The Answer: A Union. portside.org They Asked Themselves: What's Missing? The Answer: A Union |
(2026-10-15). ICE Planning $100 Million 'Nightmare' Domestic Spy Program. portside.org ICE Planning $100 Million 'Nightmare' Domestic Spy Program |
(2026-10-15). Why Our Obsession With Extending Lifespans Is a Distraction. portside.org Why Our Obsession With Extending Lifespans Is a Distraction |
(2026-10-15). We Know How To Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver. portside.org We Know How To Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver. |
(2026-10-15). Colombia's first lady promises transparency over earthquake donations. colombiareports.com Colombia's first lady, Ana Lucia Pineda, vowed to reveal how much money she collected and spent in response to the August 10 earthquake that affected hundreds of thousands of people. Amid mounting public pressure about where the money had gone, Pineda went on the morning program of public television channel Nuestro Caribe to promise that …
(2026-10-15). Why So Little Support for Russians and Belarusians Who Choose Not to Participate in War in Ukraine? worldbeyondwar.org At the "Conscientious Objection is a Human Right!" conference at the European Parliament, Olga Karach spoke about the situation of Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian conscientious objectors. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-15). ICE Is Fast-Tracking a Nationwide Domestic Spy Program Across Dozens of Cities. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly fast-tracking a program designed to expand its domestic surveillance capabilities in dozens of cities across the United States. Details of the new spy program, entitled the Enforcement and Removal Operations Overwatch and National Security Enforcement, or ERO ONE, were published on a federal website in September. |
(2026-10-15). Students Say Cornell Banning Frat Parties and Adding Investigators Insufficient. truthout.org Cornell University has suspended parties and social events at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year, and will work with state police and their sexual assault investigators on future cases. The changes came in response to outrage over a gang rape at the university in 2024 that has brought national attention to the issue of sexual violence on college campuses and the failures… |
(2026-10-15). As Resistance to Flock Cameras Grows, Another Surveillance Network Is Spreading. truthout.org More than 28,000 cameras in Atlanta are integrated into a "real-time crime center," allowing police live access to many of their video streams. In Hawthorne, California, the city surveillance network includes more than 3,700 cameras. And in Seat Pleasant, Maryland — a town of 4,500 — police have access to one integrated camera for every three residents. These communities are among hundreds in… |
(2026-10-15). Regulation Should Target AI's Current Harms, Not Superintelligence Possibilities. truthout.org We speak with tech journalist Paris Marx about his new book, Hyperscale: The Ambition and Excess of Big Tech's Data Empires. In the book, Marx exposes the deceptive ways tech companies are taking resources from vulnerable communities in order to build massive AI data centers. "We have seen the tech companies that, back in 2019, 2020, wanted us to see them as climate leaders … |
(2026-10-15). New Mexico's Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care. truthout.org The state of New Mexico in 2025 made headlines for being the first in the nation to enact free universal child care. A 12-year-long grassroots push by advocacy groups and activists to address the dismal state of child well-being resulted in Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham signing a bill to expand eligibility for no-cost, government-provided child care to all the state's residents, regardless of income. |
(2026-10-15). Trump Administration Reportedly Trying to Denaturalize and Deport Ilhan Omar. truthout.org The Trump administration is working to build a case against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) with the hopes of ultimately denaturalizing and deporting the progressive Somali American lawmaker, The Wall Street Journal reports. The alarming, unprecedented effort — denounced as outright fascism by critics — is wide-ranging, encompassing several federal agencies. U.S. officials and other sources… |
(2026-10-15). Americans' Confidence in Food Safety Plummets After Summer of Recalls. truthout.org Americans' confidence in the safety of the food supply has plummeted, as has their belief in federal food safety standards, according to a new poll from Gallup. When asked about their confidence in the safety of food in grocery stores across the country, only 65 percent of respondents said they are either "very confident" or "somewhat confident." While that figure represents a majority of… |
(2026-10-15). "Because of the Price of Oil … We're Making a Fortune," Trump Says at Rally. truthout.org President Donald Trump attempted to spin high oil prices as a boon for the United States at a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, just hours after new federal data showed that inflation reached its highest level in months in September. "Because of the price of oil, Texas and Oklahoma and North Dakota and all these places, we're making a fortune," Trump declared, referring to states that produce… |
(2026-10-15). How Communities Are Fighting AI Data Centers and Winning. truthout.org Across the country, communities are fighting back against the construction of AI data centers and winning. In this episode of Movement Memos, Kelly Hayes talks with Saul Levin, host of The Hum, about the growing movement against Big Tech's infrastructure boom and the strategies organizers are using to stop these projects. They discuss how unlikely coalitions are building power, sharing tactics… |
(2026-10-15). A Marxist IQ for this October. cpusa.org 
1. October saw which of these important revolutionary developments: | a. The People's Republic of China was established in Beijing in 1949.
| b. The German Democratic Republic was established in 1949.
| c. General Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown in 1781 marked the triumph of the American Revolution.
| d. All of the above. | 2. In October, 1936, what international group recruited communists and workers to defend the Spanish Republic from fascist attack by forces supported by Nazi Germany and the United States? | a. International Brigades organized volunteers, including the Abraham Lincoln Br…
(2026-10-15). These Are Some of the Wildest Behind-the-Scenes Stories From Stones Throw Records. lataco.com Peanut Butter Wolf revealed rare lore about recording with MF Doom, Lee Scratch Perry, and J Dilla, beating the indie label odds for 30 years now.
(2026-10-15). Make It Shitty, Vengeful, Inept and Untrue. commondreams.org 
The devastation goes on apace at the teeny toxic hands of the clowns and hacks in power (maybe not much longer?). Topping the abuses: An assault by Homeland Security (sic) thugs on the home of a duly elected (albeit female, brown, Muslim) member of Congress for imaginary crimes as a child. Also: racist rallies, fake rumors, defying of court orders, calamitous fails on all sides. Their witless leader: "If Republicans get in power, you're going to (have) a depression. These people are incompetent."In 2022, Cory Doctorow helpfully
(2026-10-15). Inside the fight to stop Israel-bound weapons at the East Coast's biggest port. mondoweiss.net 
At Port Newark-Elizabeth, activists are escalating their tactics to stop weapons shipments to Israel. Mondoweiss reports from the port's front lines.
(2026-10-15). ACE Index reveals a DECREASE, not increase, in Northern Hemsisphere tropical cylones. wattsupwiththat.com The idea that tropical cyclones are becoming more numerous and more intense is the opposite of what has been happening as the Earth warms. And it points to the fact that the way it's warming promotes a more stable climate overall.
(2026-10-15). Is Climate Science Politicized? An Exchange. wattsupwiththat.com My points were never directly answered by the self-anointed authority. If I had made the same case in a journal article, providing a link, what would Cooper have said? My guess is that he would state that it was not a quality journal. Such is the narrative that the experts do not want to disturb.
(2026-10-15). California's Energy Crisis Could Bring the West Coast To Its Knees. wattsupwiththat.com California, Nevada, and Arizona are in serious trouble. Cap and invest policies are crippling the state. It's past time for Governor Newsom and state legislators to make courageous and correct decisions to get us out of the debacle that we are in.
(2026-10-15). There's a Reason Ulez is So Hated. wattsupwiththat.com It is a doctrine no policy can ever satisfy, since any residual exposure is by definition a residual harm; cost-benefit analysis is replaced by a liturgy of pristineness.
(2026-10-15). The Corruption of the BBC and Met Office: Further Exclusive Extracts From Chris Morrison's New Book on the Invented 'Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Today we publish further exclusive extracts from Chris Morrison's explosive new book that is shooting up the bestseller charts and sending shockwaves through both the 'settled' climate science community and the hard-Left promoters of the wicked Net Zero lunacy.
(2026-10-15). Hurricane Isaias: The Data Are In. wattsupwiththat.com I think that we are well past the point where the "more and more severe storms and hurricanes" hypothesis has been falsified.
(2026-10-15). Report: Israeli ad-tech firm enables spyware targeting of at least 45 Al Jazeera devices. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israeli and other relevant authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for reportedly infecting Al Jazeera news network devices with spyware delivered via online ads, and on governments and corporations to act urgently to ensure advertising no longer enables targeted surveillance. "The mass surveillance architecture supporting…
(2026-10-15). CPJ, partners condemn Turkish authorities for seizing control of pro-opposition Halk TV. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday joined 12 local and international partner organizations in a joint statement condemning Turkish authorities' decision to seize control of pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV and block its social media accounts from access in Turkey. The statement called on the Turkish government to "revoke the trustee appointment at Halk TV,…
(2026-10-15). CPJ, CIVICUS urge Indonesian president to stop undermining press freedom ahead of 2-year mark in office. cpj.org Jakarta, October 15, 2026—Ahead of the second anniversary of the administration of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the Committee to Protect Journalists and CIVICUS urge the government to end practices that undermine press freedom, a pillar of democracy. The Indonesian government must take concrete action in protecting journalists, ending impunity,…
(2026-10-15). This Overlooked Congressional Race Could End a Historic Barrier in the South. capitalbnews.org 
On the campaign trail, Arkansas congressional candidate Chris Jones has been hell bent on breaking down racial barriers to Black political representation, even as Republican-led redistricting efforts have undermined Black voting power across the South. With a slight lead in polls, Jones, 49, believes that there's just too much at stake for him to slow …
(2026-10-15). Whistleblower exposes Meta, Bolsonaro, and Cerimedo election meddling partnership. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On August 18, Fernando Cerimedo was arrested in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, for hiring hitmen to assassinate his ex-partner, Nadia Beller, who was pregnant at the time, after she threatened to go public about
(2026-10-15). Netanyahu orders investigation and prosecution of Israeli soldiers in NAZA. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by 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 fil…
(2026-10-15). The Plundering Oligarch You Haven't Heard Of. popularresistance.org For such a busy bee, the private-equity oligarch Jeffrey Leerink has really managed to fly under the radar. No major media outlet in the Boston area, where he operates, has seriously investigated his role in any number of headline-grabbing scandals. You've probably never even heard of him, but he was a key player in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the financing of the now-bankrupt for-profit hospital system Steward Health Care. Now he's hard at work trying to expand an ecologically disastrous private-jet airport. | In 2019, Leerink sold his private investment bank, Leerink Partners, to the infamous…
(2026-10-15). "Propaganda Show" : IDF Raids Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections. progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN AND SAHAR FRANCIS | DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2026-10-15). By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to lose. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump, seeing the success of the U.S. Navy's
(2026-10-15). Lockheed Martin Showered Susan Collins With Cash as F-35 Program Hit Turbulence. theintercept.com 
In May 2023, the Pentagon's shiny new fighter jet was not looking so shiny or new. | Already a decade late and nearly $200 billion over its original cost estimate, the F-35 program faced a new crisis. An internal government watchdog report detailed a The
(2026-10-15). Trump Is Targeting Ilhan Omar. Where's the Elite Media Outrage. theintercept.com 
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, during a news conference ahead of the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Agents from the Department of Homeland Security on Monday raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar ostensibly in connection with a criminal investigation into her childhood immigration to the United States. The raid was signed off on by a federal judge, apparently after a "
(2026-10-15). America's Sordid History of Filming Executions as Entertainment. theintercept.com 
Earlier this month, Acting Secretary of the Army Adam R. Telle signed an
(2026-10-15). Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin "Midterm Panic Moves" theintercept.com 
After agents with Homeland Security Investigations, a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Monday morning, officials who spoke to The Intercept raised questions about whether the raid was political in nature. | Though the investigation into Omar has "She's alw…
(2026-10-15). Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room. theintercept.com 
This story was reported and produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the court system. After being detained for five days in an airport hotel, a The lawsuit was filed on Se…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan, others walk out as Israeli president speaks at CICA summit in Azerbaijan. tribune.com.pk 
Representatives of several countries, including Pakistan, left the gathering hall on Thursday as Israel's president began his speech at an Asian security summit in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. | As Isaac Herzog began his speech around noon at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit, representatives of more than 10 countries walked out of the gathering hall. | A similar walkout was seen at September's UN General Assembly high-level week in New York during a speech by Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister. | Read: Inside the UN walkout: Who left and who stayed fo…
(2026-10-15). Bulgarian clergy: We do not want Bartholomew at Rila Monastery. unitedworldint.com By Meral AkkayaThe planned visit to Bulgaria by Bartholomew, the Fener Greek Patriarch, has sparked controversy. Invited by the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Bartholomew is expected to preside over a religious service at Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most important religious centers, on October 19. The visit has met with strong opposition …
(2026-10-15). Madison, October 20, 2026: No to the Firing of Aeiramique Glass Justice for Corey Ruiz! March to Common Council and Pack It! wibailoutpeople.org Answer Freedom Inc's call to show up to the Common Council meeting and demand our alders vote NO to firing the independent police monitor. Join students in Library Mall at 5: 30 P.M. to march to the State Capitol at 5: 45 P.M. and then the City Council Building for Common Council meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026. …
(2026-10-15). U.S. imperialism still targeting Russia, despite Trump 'energy ceasefire'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-15). Madison, October 29, 2026: Palestine Solidarity Trivia Night. wibailoutpeople.org 
palestine_partners First Ever in Madison: Palestine Solidarity TRIVIA Night!! — Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E Main St. in MadisonEvent starts at 5: 30, Trivia 6-7: 30. Fundraiser for Palestinian families in Masafer Yatta (in the West Bank) struggling to survive unprecedented settler violence and military demolitions of their homes. Test your knowledge of Palestine!! Cool trivia prizes including …
(2026-10-15). Family Separation Causes Real and Lasting Harm for Children and Parents. aclu.org The ACLU is standing up for families torn apart by the government, especially those with the least resources to challenge in court.
(2026-10-15). Man United's Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick. aljazeera.com Lisandro Martinez meets Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologising for his criticism of the club.
(2026-10-15). Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls. aljazeera.com Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
(2026-10-15). Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods. aljazeera.com Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul…
(2026-10-15). Israeli 'ad' firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices. aljazeera.com An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists' devices at Al Jazeera.
(2026-10-15). The $430 Million War Against Taxing The Rich. levernews.com 
(2026-10-15). Wall Street Wants Your Vote on Autopilot. levernews.com 
Last year, after a
(2026-10-15). London's Sabotage Work in Kazakhstan and Mongolia. international-reporters.com London continues its Western colonization of the former Soviet Kazakhstan, which is rich in rare earths that are essential for the NATO arms industry.British Trade Minister Lord Anas Sarwar visited Astana this week and led a delegation of nearly 40 British companies, including representatives of…
(2026-10-15). Poland and Norway establish a base for operations in the Baltics. international-reporters.com Further war preparations against Russia – The Kashubia project in the Baltics NATO "Defence Centre"At the centre of this partnership is the creation of a new military-industrial macro-region called "Kashubia" in the Polish Pomeranian Voivodeship. The cooperation aims to establish a strategic NATO…
(2026-10-15). Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after backlash. geo.tv US President Donald Trump smiles during a campaign rally at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, Montana, US, October 14, 2026.— Reuters Military base shooter's execution won't be livestreamed: Trump. US president says Hasan will die by firing squad as per…
(2026-10-15). 'Normal People': Sally Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over support for Palestine Action. geo.tv
(2026-10-15). Zelensky cries 'betrayal' again after his team exposes his anti-west 'lie'. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is questioning Washington's support after deadly Russian attacks struck Kropyvnytskyi, even as US President Donald Trump pushes an energy truce between Moscow and Kyiv. According to The Kyiv Independent, the overnight assault on October 14—15 killed at least three people and injured six others. Regional officials said logistics, transport and industrial facilities were targeted, while Ukraine warned of continued aerial threats. The strikes have raised fresh doubts about whether the proposed pause on attacks against energy infrastructure is holding. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also voi…
(2026-10-15). Arabs scared of Iran, Houthis targeting Formula1 race in this Gulf nation…. hindustantimes.com Qatar's Emir has warned that the Gulf must prepare for the "worst possibilities" amid escalating regional conflicts, adding uncertainty to plans for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix. With Qatar scheduled to host its race on November 29, reports suggest Italy's Imola circuit could serve as a contingency if the Middle East events are cancelled.
(2026-10-15). After 'no intel sharing' claim, Zelensky alleges Starlink sabotage by US itself? Trump helps Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukraine says SpaceX imposed an unannounced 100-mph operating limit on its Starshield military service, disrupting missions involving moving satellite terminals. Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov confirmed the restriction on October 14. Musk attributed usage decisions to U.S. authorities, but claims that Trump ordered sabotage or politically motivated restrictions remain unproven publicly.
(2026-10-15). Abusive Care Facility in Thailand Raises Broader Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person lies in bed at a nursing home in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 9, 2016. | © 2016 Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters | A care facility in Kanchanaburi, Thailand made headlines in early October when photos of conditions in the facility went viral, including images allegedly depicting metal cages that confine residents to their beds. Further investigation by the country's Department of Health Service Support uncovered unsanitary conditions and overcrowding, as well as evidence that the facility had been treating residents with psychosocial disabilities (mental health conditions) withou…
(2026-10-15). Cambodian Supreme Court Maximizes Sentence for Opposition Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cambodia's Supreme Court, Phnom Penh, June 25, 2026. | © 2026 Sopheng Cheang/AP Photo | Cambodia's Supreme Court on October 14 denied opposition activist Voeung Samnang's request to serve his two sentences concurrently, meaning he will spend 11 years in prison. Samnang had been convicted on charges of "plotting an attack on the state" and received sentences of five and six years.The case illustrates the Cambodian government's increased use of vague plotting charges to prosecute opposition activists and social media users and sentence them to long prison terms.Samnang had been a loc…
(2026-10-15). Amid Hormuz Oil Crisis, EVs saved world $20 bn. on Fuel Costs, but not Trump's America. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran is suspected of sinking two Given the high petroleum prices provoked by the Netanyahu-Trump war of aggression on I…
(2026-10-15). With Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize, International Law trumps the Law of the Jungle. juancole.com
(2026-10-15). Clean energy finance passes fossil fuels for the first time, but little reaches low-income countries. nationofchange.org 
Oil Change International and Friends of the Earth U.S. report G20 and development bank clean energy finance averaged $52.7 billion a year from 2023 to 2025…
(2026-10-15). Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety, citing risks to children. nationofchange.org Arizona, Iowa and six other states allege OpenAI marketed ChatGPT as safe while knowing of risks, and seek penalties and new safeguards for minors…
(2026-10-15). 30 Months After Uproar Over Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech, What Do His Pro-Israel Denouncers Say Now? nationofchange.org 
Ten signers of a 2024 open letter condemning the director's Academy Awards speech told the author whether their views have changed since.
(2026-10-15). Social Security benefits rise 3.6 percent in 2027 as inflation accelerates. nationofchange.org 
The increase, the largest since 2023, arrives alongside a projected $6.60 rise in the Medicare Part B premium and a debate over how the adjustment is calculated.
(2026-10-15). Iowa hospital custodian deported to Sierra Leone before judge ruled on stay request, advocates say. nationofchange.org 
Fatou Traore held a 2011 order barring removal to her home country. Co-workers, her congresswoman and three bishops had asked for her release.
(2026-10-15). 30 Years of War, 30 Years of Impunity in DR Congo. nationofchange.org 
Thirty years of war and impunity fuel the DR Congo conflict. Ida Sawyer calls for international action to end atrocities and deliver justice…
(2026-10-15). "Hyperscale" : Paris Marx on Excess of Big Tech Data Empires His Critique of Bernie Sanders' AI Bill. nationofchange.org 
Tech journalist Paris Marx says AI companies have dropped climate targets and are building on-site gas plants to power data centers, and he criticizes Sen. Bernie Sanders's AI bill.
(2026-10-15). Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency. nationofchange.org 
Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he's renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without going through the state Legislature.
(2026-10-15). Is the world pricing the risk of a US diesel export ban? nationofchange.org If the US imposed a ban on its diesel exports, as some lawmakers are calling for, it would roil the global market.
(2026-10-15). These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead. nationofchange.org It's especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump administration, those protections are eroding.
(2026-10-15). Communists and allies fight back after 130 million voters purged in India. peoplesworld.org 
DELHI—The United States isn't the only country where a right-wing government is working overtime to purge the voter rolls to fend off a loss at the polls. After initiating what was called a "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) of voter registrations in 2025, the Election Commission of India moved to strip over 130 million people of …
(2026-10-15). The lists are growing: Will Israel finally pay a price? peoplesworld.org 
Let's start with the good news. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has added 61 companies to its database of businesses involved in activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements, expanding the list from 158 to 214 companies. Why is this good news? Because it further illustrates a degree of seriousness within …
(2026-10-15). Unmasking the pro-family scam by Republicans and Christian nationalists. peoplesworld.org 
This week, eight months after he'd gone out to get some diapers for his children, Martin Soto finally came home. A Peruvian father seeking asylum in the US, Soto had no criminal record or arrest warrant. He was kidnapped by masked men and put in a concentration camp where guards served him maggot-filled food. Soto …
(2026-10-15). Socialist skinheads: New book tells story of 1980s working-class band The Redskins. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's note for U.S. readers: This article is reprinted from Morning Star, Britain's daily socialist newspaper. In the United States, "skinhead" is often shorthand for neo-Nazi, and "Redskins" is rightly recognized as a slur against Native Americans. Neither meaning is what the band The Redskins, the subject of this book review, intended. The skinhead subculture …
(2026-10-15). Yale clerical workers say automation is eroding their jobs. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN—A new report from UNITE HERE Local 34, the union representing nearly 4,000 clerical and technical workers at Yale University, documents how the university's AI rollout is quietly shrinking its workforce—not through mass layoffs, but through what the union calls "passive automation." The report, "Artificial University: The Effects of AI on a Clerical and …
(2026-10-15). Election 2026: A midterm vote unlike any other. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The 2026 midterm is arguably an election unlike any other in U.S. history. At first glance, it shares characteristics with other off-year votes: An economy that doesn't work for workers, a president whose popularity is in the tank, and voters' voices drowned by billionaires' dollars and lies. But in other critical respects, this election is …
(2026-10-15). Student, gym trainer, worker: Who are three Indians killed in suspected arson attack in Germany. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Three Indians killed in a fire at a residential building in Bochum, Germany, were all from Kerala. The victims have been identified as Nova Sabu, 25, from Kattappana in Idukki district; Anjali Sheela Joy, 25, from Kollam district; and Sivin Johny, 26, from Kalady in Ernakulam district, according to investigators.German police have arrested a 41-year-old Romanian man who lived in the same building on suspicion of murder, German news channel n-tv reported, citing the German Press Agency (DPA).A Bochum police spokesperson told WDR that there were initial grounds to suspect the man of murder. He had b…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan school tragedy: 20 students among 28 killed after roof collapses at Peshawar school. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 28 people, including 20 students aged between seven and 12 and a female teacher, were killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar's Afridi Abad area on Thursday, Pakistan's newspaper Dawn reported, citing a hospital spokesperson.Another 21 people were injured, including five who are in critical condition, Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim told the newspaper. An emergency was declared at the hospital.Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Afaq Wazir said the roof of Al Khair School collapsed while students were attending classes. Rescue teams continued to clear the…
(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). What Happens When Belief Stops Mattering? publicbooks.org "From the crushing of the Prague Spring in 1968 to the advent of Gorbachev's glasnost in the mid-1980s, the Soviet Union was sustained not by terror or conviction, but by something harder to name: a routinization of participation."
(2026-10-15). MQ-72C Cargo Helicopter Drone Capabilities Demonstrated For U.S. Army. twz.com 
Airbus recently put the demonstrator for its MQ-72C drone helicopter through the paces for the U.S. Army. The
(2026-10-15). New Montana "Super Range" Complex Could Add Critical Weapons Testing Capacity. twz.com 
(2026-10-15). North Korea's 'Hunchback' Submarine Makes First At-Sea Appearance For Missile Tests. twz.com 
(2026-10-15). Army Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On "Any Vehicle In The Motorpool" twz.com 
(2026-10-15). Trump Is Targeting Ilhan Omar. Where's the Elite Media Outrage. theintercept.com Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, during a news conference ahead of the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Agents from the Department of Homeland Security on Monday raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar ostensibly in connection with a criminal investigation into her childhood immigration to the United States. The raid was signed off on by a federal judge, apparently after a "
(2026-10-15). America's Sordid History of Filming Executions as Entertainment. theintercept.com Earlier this month, Acting Secretary of the Army Adam R. Telle signed an
(2026-10-15). Islamabad court grants interim bail to co-suspect in student suicide case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Additional District and Sessions Court on Thursday granted interim bail to the co-suspect in the Laiba Ijaz suicide case up to October 20. | Laiba, who had aspired to study at a top US university, was found hanging from a tree near a road in Islamabad on October 9, after her family allegedly lost around Rs7 million to a consultant who had promised to secure her admission and a scholarship. The Federal Investigation Agency registered a case against suspects Muhammad Nauman and Fatima Sarwar under Sections 419 (cheating), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 109 (abetmen…
(2026-10-15). Govt cuts petrol by Rs3.63, increases diesel by 31 paisas for Oct 16. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol by Rs3.63 per litre, while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 31 paisas per litre for October 16. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs390.23 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs396.96 per litre for Friday. | The latest revision comes a day after the government increased the price of petrol by Rs1.2 per litre, while decreasing the price of HSD by 17 paisas per litre for October 15. | The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for Friday@Official_PetDiv #R…
(2026-10-15). K-P orders safety inspections of all government schools after Peshawar tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday directed the Communication and Works (C&W) Department to form technical teams to inspect all government school buildings across the province following the deadly collapse of a classroom roof at a private school in Peshawar that claimed at least 31 lives. | In a letter issued on Oct 15, the provincial Elementary and Secondary Education Department asked the C&W Department to nominate qualified technical teams in every district to conduct a comprehensive assessment of school buildings in coordination with the relevant district education authorities. | The move follows…
(2026-10-15). ECP snubs Punjab govt's plea to delay LG polls, seeks immediate poll schedules. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday decided to proceed with local government elections in Punjab and cantonment areas, directing its offices to immediately submit draft election programmes for approval amid delays in preparations. | The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and attended by ECP members Nisar Ahmed Durrani, Babar Hassan Bharwana and Justice (retd) Ikramullah Khan, along with the ECP secretary and other senior officials. | At the onset of the meeting, it was informed that the Punjab government had responded on October 1…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan gear up for ODI tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday underwent tough training session at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi to fine-tune for the ODI tri-series which will start on Sunday. | Sri Lanka also did training while England were scheduled to arrive on Friday morning, as per the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). | Pakistan's players did batting, bowling and fielding practice under the supervision of head coach Mike Hesson who recently led his side to a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in the T20I series at Rawalpindi. | Pakistan will be led by ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Star batsman Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah and Haris Rau…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Vital Group on Thursday signed a sponsorship agreement aimed at promoting hockey and encouraging greater youth participation in the sport. | The signing ceremony at Islamabad was attended by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister's Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Vital Group's Mian Asad, national team players and former Olympians. | Ahsan Iqbal said hockey was a symbol of Pakistan's national identity and the country had the potential to regain its lost glory in international hockey. | He said talented young playe…
(2026-10-15). Sri Lanka's Nissanka ruled out of tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and England because of a hamstring injury, dealing a significant blow to the visitors ahead of the tournament. | The right-handed batter sustained an injury to his left thigh during Sri Lanka's recent tour of England, which also forced him to miss the three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan earlier this month. | Nissanka had been expected to recover in time for the One Day International (ODI) tri-series, but his rehabilitation has not progressed sufficiently for a return to international cri…
(2026-10-15). Wu, Mdlulwa advance to Islamabad W-15 semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Ru Xi Wu of China defeated Gloria Levinsky of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-3 to reach the women's singles semi-finals at the W-15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women's Championships 2026 on Thursday. | Wu was among four players to advance from the quarter-finals at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, where the second leg of the international tournament is under way. | South Africa's Wozuko Mdlulwa also progressed with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Germany's Anastasiya Kuparev, while France's Astrid Cirotte beat Russia's Ksenia Laskutova 6-2, 6-4. | Thailand's Kamonwan Yodpetch completed t…
(2026-10-15). Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar join forces for 'Pashmina'. tribune.com.pk 
Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar are coming together for upcoming film Pashmina, with filming set to begin next week following the project's poster reveal at Punjab University. | The three actors shared separate announcements on their Instagram accounts, expressing excitement about the project and marking the beginning of production. | Produced by Shazad Rafique, Pashmina has yet to reveal its storyline, director or expected release date, while details about the characters and the actors' respective roles remain unconfirmed. | Zulfiqar shared a post about the film's opening ceremony, writing, "My u…
(2026-10-15). Salman Khan says no one stopped him from getting married, hints at wanting children. tribune.com.pk 
Bollywood star Salman Khan has said his decision to remain unmarried was entirely his own, adding that he had no one else to blame for staying single and was content with how his life had unfolded. | The 60-year-old actor made the remarks during the opening episode of Season 9 of Koffee With Karan, which aired on October 14. Khan appeared as the first guest of the show's final season, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. The full episode has yet to be released online. | "Nobody stopped me from getting married; I stopped myself," Khan said, explaining that remaining unmarried had been his own decision. | The actor…
(2026-10-15). Sahar Hashmi calls out double standards over delayed payments in showbiz. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Sahar Hashmi has drawn attention to delayed payments in the entertainment industry, highlighting what she sees as a double standard in how professionalism is judged. | Hashmi shared an Instagram Story featuring a post that contrasted the expectations placed on artists to meet deadlines with the delays they may face when waiting for their payments. | "If work is delayed by one day, it is unprofessional. If payment is delayed by 30 days, then there is a delay because of acount processing",…
(2026-10-15). Israeli forces shoot, arrest Palestinian man sought since 2017 in West Bank raid. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces shot and arrested a Palestinian man they had been pursuing since 2017 during a raid in the northern occupied West Bank on Wednesday, a local prisoners' rights official told Anadolu. | Samer Bani Odeh, a man in his 40s, was shot in the hand when Israeli special forces raided his home and those of his brothers in the town of Tammun, southeast of Tubas, said Kamal Bani Odeh, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club in Tubas. | Earlier Wednesday, Israeli forces detained one of Samer Bani Odeh's brothers in an attempt to pressure him to surrender, releasing him several hours later, the official said.
(2026-10-15). New Mexico's Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care. truthout.org The state of New Mexico in 2025 made headlines for being the first in the nation to enact free universal child care. A 12-year-long grassroots push by advocacy groups and activists to address the dismal state of child well-being resulted in Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham signing a bill to expand eligibility for no-cost, government-provided child care to all the state's residents, regardless of income. |
(2026-10-15). Americans' Confidence in Food Safety Plummets Amid Summer of Recalls. truthout.org Americans' confidence in the safety of the food supply has plummeted, as has their belief in federal food safety standards, according to a new poll from Gallup. When asked about their confidence in the safety of food in grocery stores across the country, only 65 percent of respondents said they are either "very confident" or "somewhat confident." While that figure represents a majority of… |
(2026-10-15). "Because of the Price of Oil … We're Making a Fortune," Trump Says at Rally. truthout.org President Donald Trump attempted to spin high oil prices as a boon for the United States at a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, just hours after new federal data showed that inflation reached its highest level in months in September. "Because of the price of oil, Texas and Oklahoma and North Dakota and all these places, we're making a fortune," Trump declared, referring to states that produce… |
(2026-10-15). Philly's new crime lab takes shape as City Council approves borrowing $40 million more. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia City Council has approved a service agreement authorizing the city to issue $40 million in bonds to help finance a new forensics lab for the Police Department. | Thursday's unanimous vote came as crews work toward completing the state-of-the-art facility in University City. Construction at 4101 Market St. started in December, and the project is about 35% complete, according to the Managin…
(2026-10-15). Terry Gross Paul McCartney to Share the Stage for "A Conversation For The Ages" whyy.org November 23 event at New York's The Town Hall caps the celebration of Gross's 50 years with Fresh Air and benefits the enduring impact of public media.
(2026-10-15). WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote to expand access to civic news and information. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With the Every Voice, Every Vote on Thursday announced $1.4 million in grants to 46 Philadelphia media and community partners, funding efforts such as multilingual reporting, student-led journalism, civic education, hyperlocal conversations…
(2026-10-15). WHYY's Studio 2 Presents: Pa.'s Role in Midterms 2026. whyy.org Join WHYY's Studio 2 at Newtown Theatre for a discussion on Pa.'s role in the 2026 midterms, featuring former Congressmen Charlie Dent (R) and Conor Lamb (D).
(2026-10-15). Stories for a Saturday Night: An Evening with Ira Glass. whyy.org Ira Glass brings his signature style of storytelling to the stage for an evening that is funny, moving, surprising, and unmistakably This American Life.
(2026-10-15). As more seniors get diagnosed with ADHD, it often comes with regret — but also relief. whyy.org 
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(2026-10-15). WNBA Finals Preview with Coach Jackie, Plus How the Seattle Storm Hopes to Bounce Back. whyy.org What happens when the worst season in franchise history also happens to be your first one as head coach?
(2026-10-15). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2026-10-15). Delaware election 2026: What to know about the AG race between Kathy Jennings and David Graham. whyy.org
(2026-10-15). Philadelphia Film Festival, Great Pumpkin Carve, Philly Bike Ride and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The Philadelphia Film Festival opens this weekend at Philadelphia Film Society venues around Center City. The Great Pumpkin Carve puts dozens of pumpkins carved by local artists on display at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Friday brings the annual Hip Hop Summit to the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington, with panels and a breakdancing showcase. Back in Philly, Philly Music Fest continues its 10th anniversary run at the Fallser Club with Owen Stewart, Nik Greeley & The Operators, Sug Daniels and Roberta Faceplant. The weekend also includes the Philly Bike Ride, the Scrapple & Apple Festival, and the new Emeral…