(2026-10-21). King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit. aljazeera.com King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-10-21). That time when Donald Trump asked Iran to Nuke American Cities. juancole.com ( Well, let me start with this: If I went back in time and tried to tell my parents or anyone else in that ancient world of my childhood and youth about a future Donald Trump presidency (and managed to explain — no sm…
(2026-10-21). New US Great Game in Central Asia? Rubio faces reality check. infobrics.org Washington is seeking influence over Eurasia's strategic trade corridors, from Central Asia to Turkey and Greece. Rubio's visit exposes both the ambitions and contradictions of Trump's approach to Russia and China.
(2026-10-21). How Tehran visit tests limits of influence over Iran. al-monitor.com As Tehran looks for an off-ramp from renewed conflict, Moscow is positioning itself as a diplomatic partner while pushing Iran to deliver on long-delayed economic deals.
(2026-10-21). Saudi Arabia's Houthi Trap. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's renewed confrontation with Yemen's Houthis exposes the limits of air power against a resilient movement rooted in local politics, terrain and ideology.
(2026-10-21). Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drones targeting kingdom. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi-led coalition said early Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed four drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. | Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said on the US social media platform X that the interception and destruction operation was carried out in the regions of Madinah and the Eastern Province. | In a separate statement, al-Maliki said coalition forces had intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward the eastern region. | Yemen's central bank orders freezing assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals, entities | On Tuesday, Yemen's central bank ordered banks and exchange co…
(2026-10-21). Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a television interview aired on Tuesday.Araqchioffered to help facilitate dialogue as the Iran-alignedHouthis intensified strikes on Saudi Arabia earlier this month.In the interview withIraq's Al Ekhbariya TV, Araqchialso responded to the possibility of Egypt joining Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-18). Israeli blockade leaves thousands of diabetic children in Gaza without life-saving insulin: Report
Israel's continued restrictions on medical supplies entering Gaza have left diabetic Palestinian children facing severe shortages of insulin, according to a report.
(2026-10-21). Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification, sources say. al-monitor.com By Huseyin Hayatsever, Nevzat Devranoglu and Ece ToksabayANKARA, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Turkey has submitted a defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, three parliamentary sources said on Tuesday, moving NATO's second-largest army closer to a formal mutual defence pledge with Riyadh as it faces Houthi attacks.The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
(2026-10-21). UN demands aid access to besieged Yemen city Taiz. al-monitor.com The United Nations insisted Tuesday that aid must immediately be allowed to enter Yemen's Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching the country's third-largest city. | Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, interim capital of the Saudi-backed, internationally-recognised government.
(2026-10-21). Houthi attacks undermine Saudi economic ambitions. al-monitor.com With airports closed and the capital brought to an effective standstill, attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia have thrown a wrench in the kingdom's ambitious plans to overhaul the economy and draw foreign investment. | A decade ago, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched his bold Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy away from oil and turn the powerful monarchy into a hub for tourism, international events and multinational enterprises.
(2026-10-21). Hegseth secretly meets Netanyahu as US prepares to resume attacks on Iran. wsws.org The secret meeting at Ovda air base took place eight days before Israel's election and amid US press reports that the Pentagon has been ordered to prepare for major combat operations against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-21). UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident. al-monitor.com LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – British police said on Tuesday they had re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence as part of their investigation into activity at the RAF Fairford air base last month.RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but American B-1 bombers were withdrawn shortly after five British men were arrested outside the military base in southwest England in the early hours of September 27.
(2026-10-21). Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported, underscoring its hardening stance despite mediation efforts by key interlocutor Pakistan.President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments with Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran, according to Nournews.
(2026-10-21). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-21). Lula decide mostrar publicamente sus movimientos bancarios y emplaza a Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, desafió este lunes a su contrincante, Flávio Bolsonaro, para que acepte revelar sus movimientos bancarios y registros telefónicos. El líder progresista propuso hacer lo mismo con los propios y los de sus hijos.
(2026-10-21). Granma se corona en el oriente cubano. cubadebate.cu La tropa granmense derrotó 8-3 a los Cachorros de Holguín con una ofensiva de apenas seis imparables, pero suficiente para marcar diferencias. Un doble de Alexquemer Sánchez, que encontró las bases pobladas, produjo tres carreras decisivas en el camino hacia la novena victoria de los orientales.
(2026-10-21). La Cuba que no quieren que conozcas. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, en los gobiernos, siempre hubo un nivel de represión, sobre todo después de los años 30, hubo a partir de Machado a Batista, pero ya eso en los años 50, es un nivel de represión tan brutal que simplemente Cuba es calificada como una de las dictaduras más violentas de la historia en América Latina.
(2026-10-21). Cuadrando la caja: Empleo y salarios en tiempos de transformaciones. cubadebate.cu Salarios, emigración, envejecimiento poblacional y nuevas formas de empleo øCómo recuperar el valor del trabajo? øSon suficientes los incentivos actuales para estimular la productividad? øQué deben cambiar las empresas para aprovechar mejor su fuerza laboral? Y otras interrogantes fueron analizadas en este programa.
(2026-10-21). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut. aljazeera.com Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted.
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Biting the hand that arms Kyiv? On TV, Zelensky takes massive American support grievances public | US. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Washington of imposing unexplained restrictions on Starlink and Starshield services and failing to provide advance warnings of Russian missile attacks. Zelensky also warned that Ukraine is running critically low on US-supplied Patriot interceptors and urged further assistance. The White House has strongly denied his claims, as Kyiv expresses frustration over military support delays and stalled efforts to tighten sanctions on Russia.
(2026-10-21). China opposes U.S. sanctions on five Chinese firms over alleged trade-secret theft: MOC spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies over alleged trade-secret theft, urging Washington to correct its actions as soon as possible.
(2026-10-21). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-21). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-21). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-21). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-21). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-21). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). 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
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-21). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-21). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-21). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-21). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-21). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-21). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-21). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-21). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-21). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-21). Decoding The Ideology Behind Houthis' Destructive Doctrine. ummid.com Behind the Houthis missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the world into allies and enemies, claims exclusive religious legitimacy and presents confrontation as a sacred duty.
(2026-10-21). The Future of Cockroach Janata Party's Protests. ummid.com The burning question on every Indian lips is: What the future has in store for the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation that's taking place in Delhi and elsewhere.
(2026-10-21). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 2nd Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Friday October 09, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-21). Now Muslim bouncers barred from providing security to Hindu revelers. ummid.com An agency that supplies bouncers to private events to maintain security has alleged that an organizer of a Dandiya event in Hyderabad has asked not to provide Muslim bouncers to their event.
(2026-10-21). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS 2nd Selection List 2026 on Oct 9. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-10-21). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-21). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-21). Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in CCD encounter. tribune.com.pk 
The suspect accused of chasing and running over a 15-year-old boy in Multan two days ago was killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Bahawalpur on Wednesday, police said. | The suspect, Tauqeer Nazir, had allegedly chased Waseem Abbas in his car after a dispute over work and run him over in a private housing society in Multan on Monday. He was arrested and handed over to police on a four-day physical remand by a judicial magistrate on Tuesday. | According to a statement issued by the CCD, Tauqeer escaped from police custody on Tuesday night. | CCD Bahawalpur personnel attempted to sto…
(2026-10-21). 120 villages set for living conditions upgrade. tribune.com.pk 
The provincial government has decided to introduce a Punjab Prosperous Villages Act and launched a pilot project in 120 villages to improve rural infrastructure and living conditions. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday, where a briefing was given on a plan to transform villages across the province into model settlements. The chief minister approved the formation of village committees in consultation with elected public representatives and sought an immediate plan for their establishment. The committees will oversee local development initiatives, with th…
(2026-10-21). Rabies costs Punjab 3rd life in October. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). Official caught receiving bribe. tribune.com.pk 
The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), Multan Region, caught a police Muharrir receiving Rs20,000 in bribe during a trap raid conducted in Khanewal on Tuesday. Assistant Director Investigation Kashif Mahmood and his team conducted the raid under the supervision of a judicial magistrate and arrested Jawad, a Muharrir at Khanewal City Police Station, while receiving the bribe. Marked currency was recovered from his possession. According to the complainant, Rana Muhammad Imran, he had paid Rs350,000 to secure the exon-eration of his nephew in a case. The official was caught red-handed while receiving an additio…
(2026-10-21). Punjab reschedules Lahore Basant to March. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has rescheduled Basant 2027 in Lahore for a second time, with the provincial cabinet approving March 12, 13 and 14 as the new dates for the festival. | The decision reverses the schedule Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had announced earlier, under which Basant was to be celebrated over 10 days from January 29 to February 7, with a break on February 5 to observe Kashmir Day. | According to sources, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Muhammad Ali Ijaz sent a summary proposing a change in the festival dates to the Punjab Home Department, which forwarded it to the provincial cabinet…
(2026-10-21). NCCIA arrests accused in $126m US postal fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone has arrested Faheem Akram, a Pakistani national indicted by United States authorities over an alleged online scheme involving the sale of more than 5.1 million counterfeit US postage labels, causing losses exceeding $126 million to the country's postal service. According to the NCCIA, Akram allegedly operated the scheme from August 2023 till last month, selling counterfeit shipping labels for around $2 each. The agency cited transactions worth approximately Rs35 billion, while clarifying that the $126 million figure represented alleged losses to…
(2026-10-21). Gymkhana lease record sought. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). Teenager allegedly run over by employer after work dispute. tribune.com.pk 
A 15-year-old orphan was allegedly run over and killed by a car following a dispute over work at a private housing society in Multan. Police said the incident occurred in Royal Orchard, within the jurisdiction of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) police station. Rescue officials said Muhammad Waseem Abbas, the teenager boy, sustained a severe head injury and died at the scene. His body was shifted to Nishtar Hospital under police supervision before being taken to his native area in Muzaffargarh, where he was buried. According to police, Waseem was learning electrical work under contractor Tauqeer Nazir, who…
(2026-10-21). School inquiry flags construction plan. tribune.com.pk 
A government inquiry into a school roof collapse in Peshawar's Dir Colony has found that the building was originally designed for residential use and its makeshift upper-floor roof could not bear the weight of pupils and classroom furniture. | The report by the Capital Metropolitan Government's Eastern Zone, sent to the provincial government and governor, said the building's approved plan was missing from official records and the relevant planning inspector had not reported it as unsafe. | The building was constructed in 2011, when the area fell under Town-IV Tehsil Municipal Administration, and was later conv…
(2026-10-21). K-P raises daily wheat release to 4,000 tonnes. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Food Department has increased the daily wheat release quota from 3,000 to 4,000 metric tonnes following a Peshawar High Court decision and directions from the Cabinet Oversight Committee. | The additional 1,000 metric tonnes will be supplied to operational flour mills from the National Reserve Centre (NRC) warehouses in Azakhel to ensure timely utilisation of stored wheat and prevent further losses. | According to a notification issued by the Food Department, the additional wheat quota will be distributed among all districts in proportion to the province's population of 43.84 million.
(2026-10-21). Quetta's Hanna Lake – a fading beauty. tribune.com.pk 
Hanna Lake, a popular tourist attraction near Quetta, is drying up because of a prolonged water shortage, leaving stretches of cracked earth where boats once sailed and threatening local businesses dependent on tourism. | Located about 18 kilometres from the Balochistan provincial capital, the lake was once known for its scenic surroundings, boating, water sports and migratory birds. But falling water levels have diminished its appeal, disappointing visitors and raising concerns among boat operators and other tourism-related businesses. | Tourists travelling from other cities said they were dismayed by the lak…
(2026-10-21). PPP steps up local govt poll preparations across Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
Following the Election Commission of Pakistan's refusal to postpone the local government elections until April, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has directed its organisational units across Central Punjab to accelerate preparations and submit candidate lists within a stipulated deadline. | Meanwhile, the party's Lahore chapter has invited applications for local government positions until October 27, with nomination papers tentatively scheduled to be filed from October 27 to 30. | The directives were issued at a meeting of the PPP Central Punjab's Local Bodies Monitoring Committee, chaired by its convener, Rana…
(2026-10-21). Mir Raza's final hours: A trail of calls, Rs30m plea. tribune.com.pk 
A flurry of late-night phone calls, a WhatsApp message seeking Rs30 million, the sudden disappearance of social media accounts and a trail of CCTV footage that eventually runs cold – the final five hours and 14 minutes of Mir Raza Ali's life are marked by a series of unexplained developments. | A forensic examination of his mobile phone has pieced together a timeline of his movements and communications in the hours before he vanished on July 28, offering a minute-by-minute account of his final known activities. The sequence began late on July 27, with a series of calls between Mir Raza and his friends. | At 11…
(2026-10-21). Govt swings into action after new polio case in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
A six-month-old child has contracted polio in District East, prompting the Sindh government to launch an urgent investigation into the latest case and step up efforts to prevent the virus from spreading. | Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took notice of the case reported in Jamali Union Council on Tuesday, expressing concern that the virus had resurfaced despite sustained government efforts to eradicate the disease. | The chief minister convened an emergency meeting and directed the Health Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infection, identify its possible source and submit a detailed rep…
(2026-10-21). Rs2b facelift for Korangi industrial area. tribune.com.pk 
City Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday launched Rs2 billion infrastructure rehabilitation works in the Korangi Industrial Area, pledging improved facilities for businesses and faster execution of development projects across the metropolis. | Addressing a ceremony organised by the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Wahab said industrial zones were vital to Pakistan's economy and that upgrading their infrastructure would help promote commercial activity. | He said Rs68 billion was being spent on improving Karachi's infrastructure, while 149 new roads would be built across the city. | The government w…
(2026-10-21). A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-21). Evidence of a Russian 'hybrid war' in Europe is vanishingly thin. responsiblestatecraft.org These days, barely a week goes by in Europe without a drone sighting, a fire or a power outage being blamed on Russia. We're told that these incidents are all part of a relentless, and escalating, "hybrid war" that Moscow is waging against the continent. Tensions escalated dramatically last month after Germany formally
(2026-10-21). Over 100,000 join protests and strikes in Italy. wsws.org Youth protests, lorry blockades and strikes are spreading across Italy, while the Meloni government responds with police-state measures, and the trade unions seek to contain the movement.
(2026-10-21). The bond markets, rearmament and the global assault on social spending. wsws.org The immediate ruling class agenda is budget cuts amounting to €54 billion which will make major inroads into social spending. But this is only the start.
(2026-10-21). Trump calls French protests a "full-on revolution," demands mass deportations. wsws.org Behind the fascist president's demands for deportations lies the fear that workers will recognize their common struggle against inequality, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-21). Lawful permanent resident dies in ICE concentration camp. wsws.org Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE custody in Texas this year and the second in Laredo.
(2026-10-21). 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada vote overwhelmingly for strike against layoffs and threatened plant selloff. wsws.org None of the issues that motivated Stellantis workers to vote for a strike can be resolved within the framework of a collective bargaining struggle. They require the waging of an industrial and political counteroffensive against the global restructuring of the auto industry.
(2026-10-21). National Australia Bank axes 2,500 jobs as unemployment rises. wsws.org Up to 1,500 workers will be sacked before the end of this year, with the remainder to be thrown on the scrapheap by June 2027.
(2026-10-21). Australia: Western Sydney University students not told about block teaching plan. wsws.org The "Western Momentum" model, revealed to academic staff last month, has serious implications for students and staff alike.
(2026-10-21). Tensions over US operational control of South Korean military. wsws.org Seoul's insistence on regaining wartime operational control over its military is not a repudiation of Washington's preparations for war against China, but a push for a greater voice in the conflict.
(2026-10-21). "A severely catastrophic situation" : BNSF uses scheduling tricks to prevent rail crews from using vacation time. wsws.org BNSF Railway has begun using its proprietary scheduling software to quietly black out entire weeks of vacation for train crews.
(2026-10-21). Keep Demanding Justice for Nolan Wells! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-21). Madison, October 29, 2026: Palestine Solidarity Fundraiser for Masafer Yatta Families Trivia Night. wibailoutpeople.org 
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 gift cards from Giant Jones Brewing, Java Cat Coffee House, Room of One's Own Bookstore, Eclipse on State street and Glass Nickel Pizza, …
(2026-10-21). Madison, November 28-29, 2026: Gifts and Sweets Sale for Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Opinion Firing the Madison police monitor would risk the investigations of nearly 70 open cases. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Gregory Gelembiuk | guest column, The Cap Times, October 20, 2026 I am writing as a private individual, not on behalf of Office of the Independent Monitor or the monitor herself. I am engaging in a Satyagraha fast (essentially, a hunger strike) in protest of the impending Madison City Council action against Independent Monitor …
(2026-10-21). Support UAW Local 2320! Fight for Fair Wages Informational Picket October 21, 2026 in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Madison: Hundreds Pack City Council to Defend Independent Police Monitor and to Demand Justice for Those Murdered and Brutalized by Police! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Who owns India's textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production? aljazeera.com Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson.
(2026-10-21). Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries. aljazeera.com Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles.
(2026-10-21). Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ. aljazeera.com The loss, up from $13bn in the same period last year, was driven by accounting charges, according to the report.
(2026-10-21). OpenAI says its agents turned off own safeguards. aljazeera.com ChatGPT creator says AI agents disabled misalignment monitoring during two internal coding tasks.
(2026-10-21). Which countries and players have won the most Ballon d'Or awards? aljazeera.com Argentina's Lionel Messi has won all of his country's eight prizes, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has won five.
(2026-10-21). Far from fringe: How Israel's mainstream parties vote with the far right. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.
(2026-10-21). Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff. aljazeera.com Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.
(2026-10-21). Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protests. aljazeera.com Italy's government approves sending 500 troops to Milan after clashes and protests.
(2026-10-21). Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history. aljazeera.com Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
(2026-10-21). Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico's Yucatan, Greenpeace says. aljazeera.com The report says nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater are the likely sources of contamination.
(2026-10-21). Portugal cost-of-living protesters pour back into camps cleared by police. aljazeera.com Police arrested 55 people while clearing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
(2026-10-21). Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). UN experts call on India to stop using 'excessive force' against protesters. aljazeera.com UN experts press for an ‚Å independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct.
(2026-10-21). Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger. aljazeera.com Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
(2026-10-21). US jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operation. aljazeera.com The 2022 incident resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants trapped inside a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat.
(2026-10-21). Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwanda. aljazeera.com From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
(2026-10-21). One year on: Has Kenya's opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga? aljazeera.com Odinga's legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.
(2026-10-21). China's CERES-1 rocket launches new satellite. ecns.cn The CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket blasts off from the ocean waters near the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province at 11: 39 a.m (Beijing Time) on Oct. 21, 2026. China launched the rocket on Wednesday, placing a new satellite into planned orbit.
(2026-10-21). China's national carbon emissions market sees cumulative trading volume exceed 1 billion metric tons. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume in China's national carbon emissions trading market has exceeded 1 billion metric tons, Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment, said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). Italian street artist 'Grandpa Dante' draws crowds in Kaifeng. ecns.cn Italian street artist Marco, known as "Grandpa Dante", made his debut in China at Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City in Kaifeng, Henan Province, attracting visitors with his distinctive costume and interactive performances.
(2026-10-21). Giant panda Ai Lian celebrates 7th birthday in Chongqing zoo. ecns.cn The Locajoy animal theme park in Yongchuan District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality prepared a special birthday feast for giant panda Ai Lian using bamboo shoots, watermelon, winter melon, pumpkin, grapes and other treats to celebrate the panda's seventh birthday.
(2026-10-21). Four killed as torrential rain batters Spain. ecns.cn The death toll caused by Dana Adam, the latest episode of torrential rain battering northeastern and eastern Spain, has risen to four after two more fatalities were reported in the Valencia region on Monday.
(2026-10-21). Autumn scenery of Liangzhu ruins in Hangzhou draws visitors. ecns.cn Rice fields at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu Ancient City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province turned golden, luring visitors with beautiful autumn scenery.
(2026-10-21). 21-year-old man dies after illegal trek in Sichuan's Daocheng Yading. ecns.cn A 21-year-old man from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region died while being evacuated to a lower altitude after suffering severe altitude sickness during an unauthorized trek in undeveloped terrain near the Yading scenic area in Daocheng County, Sichuan Province, local authorities confirmed.
(2026-10-21). China reports progress in cutting carbon emissions, expanding renewable energy. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in tackling climate change in recent years, gradually developing a green, low-carbon growth model with Chinese characteristics, a senior environment official said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). China's northernmost high-speed railway boosts autumn tourism in Heilongjiang. ecns.cn Search interest in travel to northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has surged 157% month on month since the start of October, as a new high-speed railway connecting Harbin with Yichun in the province allows more visitors to enjoy the region's autumn foliage, according to tourism market data released on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). AI-powered projects stand out at national rural entrepreneurship competition. ecns.cn The 2026 National Rural Entrepreneurship Competition finals were held in Xinchang County, Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, from Sunday to Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). New Shymkent-Sanya-Singapore route launched; passengers can board in all three countries. ecns.cn A new scheduled international passenger route connecting Shymkent (Kazakhstan, Central Asia), Sanya (south China's Hainan Province) and Singapore was launched on Tuesday, with the inaugural flight, operated by SCAT Airlines, landing at Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
(2026-10-21). 2026 China Brands Globalization Forum opens in Haikou, focusing on global expansion. ecns.cn The 2026 China Brands Globalization Forum opened in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Tuesday, bringing together more than 2,000 Chinese and international participants to discuss Chinese brands' shift from exporting products to building a global presence.
(2026-10-21). China National Data Group established in Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn China National Data Group Co., a centrally administered state-owned enterprise specializing in the development and utilization of data resources, was established on Tuesday in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, where it is headquartered.
(2026-10-21). China's national railways transport 3.05 billion metric tons of freight in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's national railways transported 3.05 billion metric tons of freight in the first three quarters of 2026, sustaining high freight volumes, China Railway said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China, Europe should resolve trade differences through dialogue: spokesperson. ecns.cn China and Europe should resolve trade differences through dialogue without allowing them to affect overall bilateral relations, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China to work with Russia, other countries to promote peace, development: spokesperson. ecns.cn China will uphold its independent foreign policy of peace and work with Russia and other countries in solidarity to promote peace and development and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China opposes overstretching concept of national security and politicizing tech and trade issues: FM. ecns.cn China consistently opposes overstretching the concept of national security and politicizing tech and trade issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Tajikistan, higher-quality SCO development with all parties. ecns.cn In his meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Li said that China stands ready to broaden bilateral trade with Tajikistan.
(2026-10-21). Technology-driven commerce: Smarter shopping, new experiences, more efficient delivery. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Monday and introduced new measures to boost technology-driven innovation in commerce.
(2026-10-21). Harbin residents bundle up as temperatures drop. ecns.cn Residents in winter clothing walk along Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 20, 2026, as temperatures drop, with the high reaching only 9 degrees Celsius and the low falling to 1 degree Celsius.
(2026-10-21). Domestically developed innovative drugs account for 80% of new approvals in China in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn Domestically developed innovative drugs accounted for 80% of new approvals in China in the first three quarters of 2026, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China records 23.3 million foreign border crossings in third quarter, up 15.6%. ecns.cn Foreign nationals made 23.272 million border crossings in China in the third quarter of 2026, up 15.6% from a year earlier, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China consistently opposes to politicization of science, technology and trade issues: spokesperson. ecns.cn China has consistently opposed the overstretching of the national security concept and the politicization of science, technology and trade issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests. geo.tv Police personnel scuffle with protesters who crossed the barricades during a protest by the All India Students' Association demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, India, October 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-21). Trump endorses Bibi, JD Vance won't follow? US VP explains why he's staying out of Israel's polls. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-21). Marco Rubio's big trade signal in Mumbai: US—India deal 'very, very close' to the finish line | Watch. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India-US ties as an "extraordinary alignment" on core national interests. Speaking in Mumbai, Rubio highlighted cooperation in trade, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific security. Listen here…
(2026-10-21). Vietnam: Independent Trade Unions Suppressed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker walks past a sign with the Vietnamese Communist Party flag in Hanoi, October 5, 2020. | © 2020 NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images | The Vietnamese government is systematically suppressing the rights of workers to organize independent unions despite trade agreements that require it to support labor rights.Officials have repeatedly made false, misleading, and deceptive claims about supporting independent unions while making clear that they would target anyone who tried to exercise labor rights. The government routinely used criminal laws to prosecute rights activists.Vietnam's…
(2026-10-21). French Protests: Netanyahu-Trump Iran War Pricey Gasoline have left 28% of the French Hungry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The demonstrations across France this past weekend had many causes and attracted protesters from a wide swathe of French society. Among the many causes, however, was one in which our readers will have a special interest. It was the price of fuel, which is high in France precisely because of the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran. |
(2026-10-21). Olive Theft is Just one Component of Israel's Colonial Structure. juancole.com ( The UN Special Rapporteurs…
(2026-10-21). new Far Right lobby groups: Why you see the books. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-21). New adaptation of The Nephew sparks gender debate. independentaustralia.net 
A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan.
(2026-10-21). 'Please explain', Palestine Forum tells NZ over Israeli-Pacific Islands Forum 'partnership'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine advocacy group in New Zealand has given the government a "please explain" message after news reports that the Pacific islands Forum (PIF), the region's main political body, have admitted Israel as a sectoral partner. According to 1News, the decision was made under a new two-tier partnership model, with Israel…
(2026-10-21). 'Serious questions to answer' Labour slams Luxon over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum move. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has "serious questions to answer" over Israel becoming a partner of the region's main political decision-making institution, Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on…
(2026-10-21). Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as development partner. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum, the region's principal political organisation, as a partner. The country, which has a "deep-rooted affection from Pacific communities", confirmed the decision in a press release yesterday. Israel has stepped up its diplomatic focus on the Pacific over the last few years, winning…
(2026-10-21). UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario. al-monitor.com By Simon JessopLONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday. Despite a rapid expansion of renewable energy and climate policies that are reducing emissions in many countries, the report said "urgent and stringent" cuts were still needed to achieve that best-case outcome.
(2026-10-21). World falling on climate action: UN chief. al-monitor.com Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday. | The report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays bare the chasm between rhetoric and action when it comes to tackling global warming, and the challenge before political leaders at November's COP31 climate summit.
(2026-10-21). Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says. al-monitor.com WELLINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X, describing the move as part of the country's broader effort to strengthen ties with the region.
(2026-10-21). Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner. al-monitor.com Israel has joined the inter-governmental Pacific Islands Forum as a partner offering climate change adaptation and water management expertise, its foreign ministry said Wednesday. | Israel has beefed up its ties with the Pacific, with tiny Nauru opening an embassy in Jerusalem last month, joining a handful of nations bucking international pressure to recognise Israeli sovereignty in the holy city.
(2026-10-21). Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday, drawing swift condemnation from Greece which called it a violation of international law.The deal is part of a years-old dispute over competing claims to sea borders and energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean.It was originally agreed in 2019 by Libya's internationally recognised government in Tripoli in the west, but the rival eastern administration under military commanderKhalifa Haftar had withheld its approval for years.
(2026-10-21). US moving away from Middle East security guarantor role, Barrack says. al-monitor.com The US envoy said that direct US military intervention on the ground against the Houthis would be "fruitless."
(2026-10-21). Canada, Turkey to agree during Carney visit to deepen defence and energy ties, source says. al-monitor.com By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Jonathan SpicerANKARA/TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.The declaration is also expected to encompass the economy, looking to advance bilateral free trade talks, while boosting social and diplomatic ties. The countries would establish committees in all of the areas to draft action plans, the person said.
(2026-10-21). U.S.' illegal intrusion into waters near Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao detrimental to regional peace, stability: PLA Navy spokesperson. ecns.cn A U.S. littoral combat ship's illegal intrusion into waters near Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao infringes upon China's sovereign rights and interests, jeopardizes maritime security, and is detrimental to regional peace and stability, said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command Navy on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Embodied AI robots gain traction in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Embodied intelligence robots are rapidly entering workplaces and daily life across northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-10-21). Record overseas participation as first session of 140th Canton Fair closes. ecns.cn The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair, closed Monday in Guangzhou after drawing 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions, up 13.3% from the same phase of the previous fair.
(2026-10-21). Shanghai Ballet takes 'The Love Eterne' and 'Giselle' on U.S. tour. ecns.cn Shanghai Ballet Company has launched a 31-day U.S. tour featuring its original ballet The Love Eterne and the classical ballet Giselle, with performances spanning 13 cities in eight states.
(2026-10-21). China leads development of international brain-computer interface standard. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission have published an international standard for brain-computer interface reference architecture led by China, China's State Administration for Market Regulation said Friday.
(2026-10-21). Chinese researchers find Earth's first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years. ecns.cn Earth's first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years after the global magma ocean solidified, according to a study by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China.
(2026-10-21). China to establish national inventory of cultural heritage resources during 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn China will establish a national inventory of cultural heritage resources and consolidate them into a comprehensive national database to improve the coordinated management of different types of heritage during 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), an official said at a news conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). CBA: Beijing Royal Fighters lose 105-92 to Shanghai Sharks. ecns.cn
(2026-10-21). Okinawa China Music Festival draws 1,700 with diverse performances in Naha. ecns.cn The fourth Okinawa China Music Festival was held in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, featuring a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic performances.
(2026-10-21). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-20). Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday.Araqchi also called for regional countries to work toward a joint security arrangement."We welcome any initiative that leads to security from within without the presence of foreign forces, and consider it the right move," Araqchi said.
(2026-10-20). Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media.Pakistan has played a key mediating role between the U.S. and Iran this year. The scheduled visit follows earlier talks between Munir and Iranian leaders in the summer that focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an expedited termination ‚Å of the conflict. (Reporting by Yasmine Ghania and Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Toby Chopra and Franklin Paul)…
(2026-10-20). Putin's China gambit: Will Xi & Trump decide Ukraine's future without Zelensky? | Russia, APEC. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin is reportedly pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss Ukraine's future, potentially without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the table. According to The Wall Street Journal, Putin raised the proposal during an October 9 phone call with Trump, with the Kremlin exploring the possibility of holding talks during the November 18—19 APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. However, a senior U.S. official told Reuters that Trump has not agreed to the proposed meeting. If the summit goes ahead, could Moscow gain greater influence over Ukraine's future while Kyiv and European…
(2026-10-20). The Bab al-Mandeb Dilemma. unitedworldint.com Is the confrontation around Bab al-Mandeb fundamentally a Yemeni civil war, a Saudi-Yemeni conflict, or a proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia? The answer is increasingly all three, but none alone explains the stakes. What began as a struggle over power and territory in Yemen has become a test of regional security, freedom of …
(2026-10-20). As Houthis encircle Taiz, Yemen's Saudi-backed gov't faces disaster. responsiblestatecraft.org Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, endured a siege from 2015 to 2017. Today, it is
(2026-10-20). Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda. geo.tv US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he departs Israel for Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 17, 2025. — ReutersUS officials say comprehensive trade deal is close.Rubio to hold meetings with business, political leaders.Lawmakers push tariffs…
(2026-10-20). Mojtaba's retaliation fears rattle Trump? US urges Americans in Middle East to stay alert | Iran War. hindustantimes.com The U.S. is warning of possible rapid escalation across the Middle East as tensions rise around Iran, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. An advisory from the U.S. Embassy in the UAE cautions Americans about potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and possible retaliation by Iran and its regional allies, including the Houthis. The warning comes amid reports of renewed Saudi-Emirati military action in Yemen, fuelling concerns that the confrontation could spread and threaten regional security.
(2026-10-20). Mojtaba picked targets, Houthis fired? Exposed how Iran gave its proxy intel to strike Saudi Arabia. hindustantimes.com Iran has allegedly provided Yemen's Houthi rebels with intelligence, training and tactical guidance to strengthen attacks against Saudi Arabia. Tehran reportedly also helped the group identify targets and develop locally manufactured drones and missiles, contributing to Houthi military gains in Yemen. The alleged support highlights Iran's role in the conflict and the strategic importance of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where the Houthis control territory along Yemen's coastline.
(2026-10-20). Saudi airport closure disrupts life in capital. al-monitor.com The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi Arabia's drive to shift its international image, disrupting businesses, airlines and residents more than a week after flights were grounded. | Deadly strikes by Yemen's Houthis in recent weeks have dealt a blow to the kingdom, forcing the airport to close until further notice and a slate of events to be postponed or cancelled including its flagship investment forum dubbed "Davos in the desert".
(2026-10-20). Saudi Arabia postpones its in the conference after attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari, Federico Maccioni, Tala Ramadan and Alexander CornwellOct 19 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has decided to postponeits flagship investment conference until next year, organizers confirmed in a statement on Monday, following deadly attacks which rocked the kingdom in recent weeks as the Middle East conflictwidens, disrupting business.
(2026-10-20). US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case. al-monitor.com A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held without bail Monday after a federal judge deemed him a flight risk. | US District Judge Alex Tse ruled that there was "significant" risk that Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, would fail to appear in court, rejecting his attorneys' request for release.
(2026-10-20). behind move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen'sHouthis if Riyadh requests its support.The move would bring the Arab world's most populous country closer to direct military involvement in the widening conflicts unleashed by the US-Israeli air assault on Iran in February.
(2026-10-20). Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 'Davos in the Desert' amid Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
(2026-10-20). Indonesia first foreign country to own property in Saudi Mecca. al-monitor.com Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has received ownership certificates for the 2-billion-riyal ($531.4 million) acquisition of a hotel and 14 adjoining development plots.
(2026-10-20). Houthi attack kills 58 at Yemen government training camp, governor says. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Fifty-eight people were killed and more than 200 were injuredafter an attack on Monday by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, Governor Awad al-Wazir said, as fighting in the impoverished country intensifies.Video verified by Reuters from Shabwa province showed injured people and bloodied bodies scattered across the ground. Wazir also said that 14 other people remained missing after the Houthi bombardment of the Al-Alam camp.
(2026-10-20). Excl. Iran Ready for All Scenarios, Missile Output Outgrows Storage. orinocotribune.com Professor Mohammad Marandi and Jennifer Loewenstein argue that Iran is prepared for renewed US-Israeli aggression, warning that Washington's military setbacks and economic pressures could carry serious regional and electoral consequences. Iran is prepared for another round of US-Israeli aggression whether it comes before or after the elections in Washington and Tel Aviv, Professor Mohammad Marandi …
(2026-10-20). Plurality of active-duty service members oppose Iran war: poll. responsiblestatecraft.org A plurality of active-duty service members — 48% — oppose the military being used in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to a
(2026-10-20). Israel's general election: All the Zionist parties committed to war. wsws.org Israel's October 27 election offers no alternative: every Zionist party, including the opposition led by former military chiefs, is committed to the genocide in Gaza and war against Iran.
(2026-10-20). Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. | A day after Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu for the October 27 vote, Netanyahu put out a video of a telephone call in which the two right-wing leaders lavish praise on each other.
(2026-10-20). Netanyahu Presses Trump To Renew Aggression On Iran. popularresistance.org Two weeks before the Israeli legislative elections scheduled on October 27, 2026, the far-right Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has revealed its intentions to further perpetuate and expand its three-year multi-front war across West Asia. | On Tuesday, October 13, Netanyahu appeared in a televised speech during a visit to the apartheid wall established inside the occupied West Bank, threatening the Palestinian Authority. | Standing near the Tulkarm refugee camp alongside Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz, the Israeli PM confirmed that the camp's displaced residents, whom he descri…
(2026-10-20). To defeat MAGA, millions must unite on Election Day—and after. peoplesworld.org 
Of all the promises Trump made to working people if elected, the only one he has consistently pursued has been a campaign of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, overwhelmingly people of color, as part of his project to "Make America Great Again." An end to endless war? He instead gave us Iran. Addressing affordability? $7 …
(2026-10-20). The Gaza Flotillas Will Not Stop. worldbeyondwar.org 
Despite ever increasing violence by the Israeli government on the flotillas and other Palestine solidarity groups, we will continue to sail until the genocide, ethnic cleansing and naval blockade of Gaza ends and Palestine is Free!!! #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-20). Decoding Pro-Israel Buzzwords in a Time of Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-10-20). Global Polls Find Israel Is The Least Popular Country On Earth. popularresistance.org Comprehensive global polls show Israel is now the most unpopular country on Earth, following its thoroughly documented genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. | The organization the Alliance of Democracies conducts a comprehensive study every year called the Democracy Perception Index. | This group is by no means biased against Israel; it is in fact funded by Israel's closest allies, including the European Union, US government-financed organizations, Ukraine, Taiwan, and major US corporations like Microsoft and Palantir.
(2026-10-20). "Sguardi su Cuba" : en Castelnuovo di Porto una reflexión humana y política contra el "genocidio silencioso" cubadebate.cu En los espacios de Gli Artenauti APS, se llevó a cabo el evento socio-político-cultural "Sguardi su Cuba" (Miradas sobre Cuba), un encuentro de intenso testimonio que puso en el centro de atención la compleja realidad del pueblo cubano y las dramáticas consecuencias del aislamiento internacional.
(2026-10-20). Trump team's patience wearing thin with Zelensky? On TV, Rubio says 'focus on ending the war' | USA. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Russia and Ukraine to focus on ending their war, warning that continued fighting risks escalation and could spill across borders. Speaking during a visit to Uzbekistan for talks with the C5+1 grouping, Rubio highlighted the dangers posed by drone incidents and failed sabotage attacks.
(2026-10-20). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Háblame de Fidel: Intelectuales y artistas. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu En su serie de programas dedicados al Centenario de Fidel y en el Día de la Cultura Cubana, la Mesa Redonda recordará este martes momentos vividos por relevantes artistas e intelectuales cubanos con el líder histórico de la Revolución.
(2026-10-20). Sheinbaum: Cargos contra Raúl Castro, "cuestión política" de cara a las elecciones de EE.UU. en noviembre. cubadebate.cu Los cargos contra el ex presidente cubano Raúl Castro por parte de la fiscalía del estado de Florida en Estados Unidos "es una cuestión política y tiene que ver con la elección en noviembre en ese país", puntualizó este martes la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-10-20). Sobre la cancha: Guerra clásica. cubadebate.cu Si bien durante la semana se va a mantener el debate de las rojas, de los segundos y la falta antes del gol, será el Clásico el tema más recurrente. Y sí, hay Champions como aperitivo, sobre todo por ese encuentro entre parisinos y azulgranas. Define poco en la clasificación, pero puede traer daños colaterales.
(2026-10-20). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: Plantas medicinales y embarazo. cubadebate.cu Durante dos semanas esta columna de Salud desde lo natural ha abordado la problemática del uso de las plantas medicinales por grupos especiales de población, específicamente por los niños y las mujeres que lactan. Hoy completamos la trilogía y haremos referencia al mismo tema, pero enfocándonos en el caso especial de la mujer embarazada.
(2026-10-20). Incorporan 44 vehículos eléctricos de carga para reforzar transporte de insumos médicos. cubadebate.cu La Habana recibirá 20 unidades que operará TRANSMED; el resto será gestionado por las empresas provinciales de transporte.
(2026-10-20). Democracy Now! 2026-10-20 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 20, 2026; Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay on ICC, Gaza, Rape as War Crime, Her South African Roots & Mandela; A Wealth Tax on Billionaires? California Voters to Decide Prop 40 | Headlines for October 20, 2026; Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay on ICC, Gaza, Rape as War Crime, Her South African Roots & Mandela; A Wealth Tax on Billionaires? California Voters to Decide Prop 40…
(2026-10-20). UK release of Naza: "A marriage between investigative journalism and cinema" exposing Israel's crimes in Gaza. wsws.org During a panel discussion at the film's London launch, Paul Lewis exposed the incoherence of the Netanyahu regime's response to Naza. On the one hand, the government claims the film is "false", "misrepresentative", and full of lies. On the other hand, Netanyahu argues that those appearing in it should be prosecuted for revealing state secrets.
(2026-10-20). Israeli settlers carry out wave of attacks in West Bank, as UN cuts Gaza food aid. wsws.org Israeli settlers carried out a wave of attacks across the occupied West Bank over the weekend, protected by soldiers who fired tear gas at their victims and encouraged by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-10-20). exposes the machinery of mass killing in Gaza. independentaustralia.net 
The explosive documentary NAZA exposes Israel's AI-assisted targeting in Gaza and the systematic killing of civilians.
(2026-10-20). Bittersweet reunion with my Gaza family — in Cairo. electronicintifada.net Life feels on hold until our homeland is safe, so even "happy" moments feel tainted.
(2026-10-20). Palestine Forum calls for NZ action as 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza face winter food aid cuts. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The New Zealand government must turn concern for besieged Palestinians into urgent, practical action, says a Palestinian advocacy group. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has called on the government to take "immediate diplomatic and financial action" following the UN World Food Programme's announcement that 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza will lose their…
(2026-10-20). Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave.COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humanitarian affairs in Gaza, said it made the decision after merchants reported that Hamas authorities had withdrawn demands for payments of 10,000 shekels ($3,225) per truck.
(2026-10-20). Palestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats. aljazeera.com Settler olive harvest attacks top 2025 total, journalist and diplomats attacked as Israel halts Gaza commercial imports.
(2026-10-20). Monday 11/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-10-20). Venezuela Weighs Labor Proposals as Workers Demand Real Wage Recovery. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)— On Monday, October 19, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met at Miraflores Palace with representatives of Fedecámaras, Fedeindustria, and the country's labor federations to review the progress of the National Dialogue Table for Labor and Social Consensus. The tripartite process, launched on April 13, brings together the government, employers, and unions. According to …
(2026-10-20). Venezuela's Jesús Osorio Dies After Years of Defending Campesinos Against Landowners Bureaucratic Abuses. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Sunday, Venezuelan campesino leader Jesús Osorio passed away. A farmer from Portuguesa state and spokesperson for the Campesino Struggle Platform, Osorio helped organize the Admirable Campesino March of 2018 and defended rural workers against landowners, forced evictions, and abuses by officials responsible for implementing Venezuela's agrarian policies. His activism combined a commitment to …
(2026-10-20). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Praises Popular Consultation Turnout, Announces Funds Ready for Communal Projects. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez congratulated Venezuelans for their participation in the second National Popular Consultation of 2026, held Sunday, October 18. She announced that funding is ready for the community projects selected through the vote, and called on authorities and community representatives to proceed with their execution. The consultation allowed residents across 5,418 …
(2026-10-20). Participatory and Protagonistic Democracy Strengthened by Venezuela's Second Popular Consultation 2026. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, October 18, the date eagerly awaited by organized communities arrived. Communes, communal councils, and condominium boards took part in the II Popular Consultation of 2026. From very early in the morning, to avoid the intense sun, people began to show up at voting centers. Many arrived carrying open umbrellas to shield themselves from …
(2026-10-20). What happened to all the concern about Venezuelan democracy? responsiblestatecraft.org The rise of right-wing governments in Latin America has reshaped the region's political landscape. As a new wave of conservative leaders takes office, the region is moving closer to Washington to a degree not seen in decades. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the changing political approach to Venezuela.Just a year ago, governments across the region were condemning Nicolás Maduro's authoritarianism, questioning the legitimacy of his electoral victories and supporting international pressure on Caracas. Today, many engage directly with Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's former vice president and Venezuela's int…
(2026-10-20). Kyiv gets just 60 seconds to brace for Putin's ballistic missile attack: US intel failure exposed. hindustantimes.com Washington reportedly gave Kyiv only 60 seconds' warning before a Russian ballistic missile attack, with the delay attributed to a "software problem," according to The Telegraph. Ukrainian and American officials are examining early-warning failures, with possible sabotage among several unconfirmed explanations. The reports come amid deadly Russian strikes and renewed tensions between Trump and Zelensky over Russian sanctions.
(2026-10-20). CPJ to Israel: Investigate assault on Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists has written to Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, demanding a criminal investigation into October 16's violent assault on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine while covering the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. Levine was assaulted by masked settlers despite wearing a clearly marked "Press" vest….
(2026-10-20). What the diesel agreement reveals. unitedworldint.com Ukraine's recent attacks on Russia, targeting bridges, schools and civilians, have prompted a shift in Moscow's response. As the Russia-Ukraine war increasingly extends beyond the front lines, both sides are targeting energy facilities, transportation networks and other critical infrastructure. Moscow's latest strikes on Ukraine could also intensify political and economic pressure on the Kyiv government. …
(2026-10-20). Rights Groups Urge House Committee to End Press Freedom Threats. rightsanddissent.org Threats to subpoena news outlets critical of U.S. policy are blatant efforts to chill press freedom, and we're speaking out against it. | Defending Rights & Dissent joined the Freedom of the Press Foundation, PEN America, and several other leading press freedom and civil society organizations in writing a joint letter to the House Ways & Means Committee, calling on the committee to stop issuing "unlawful and retaliatory subpoenas" and drop their "unconstitutional inquiry into [nonprofit news outlet] BreakThrough News." The organizations added,The First Amendment exists to protect people with politically disfavore…
(2026-10-20). Lindsay Owens: Who Is Your AI Shopping Agent Working For? levernews.com David Sirota talks with Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of Groundwork Collaborative and author of Gouged: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet, about how companies use your data to decide what you pay. Owens argues that after 150 years, the price tag is "at risk of extinction," as companies shift from pricing based on cost to pricing based on what each shopper will tolerate. She points to the Instacart experiment her group exposed, which found shoppers paying up to 23 percent more for the same item at the same time.They also dig into the next frontier: AI shopping agents. Owens describes…
(2026-10-20). Why Are Democrats The Party Of No? levernews.com 
It is an open secret that establishment Democrats loathe the left of their own party more than they oppose Republicans. You can see it in corporate Democrats trying to
(2026-10-20). The Mystery Voter Guide Using Democrats To Elect Mike Rogers. levernews.com 
(2026-10-20). Angie Formula For Winning Without Corporate Cash. levernews.com 
Americans are paying more for groceries and fighting their insurance companies for medical care while their taxes subsidize Elon Musk's companies and Walmart's low wages. Democrats are promising to fight back, but many in the party still accept corporate cash, and some argue that democratic socialists can't beat Republicans. Can a populist candidate who refuses corporate PAC money win in a red state? We're about to find out.In this exclusive, uncut interview for our premium subscribers, Lever columnist Morgan Harper speaks with Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic Senate nominee and an outspoken member…
(2026-10-20). Senate Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reveal Full Costs of Iran War. progressivehub.net CHRIS WALKER | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-10-20). Stealing Palestine, Stealing Enlightenment. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2026-10-20). Domestic Workers Make the World Go Around. otherwords.org Domestic workers often enter our lives amidst life's major transitions: a newborn, a new home, an accident, or a medical diagnosis. They provide these essential services in private homes, but their work is also deeply connected to the broader global economy. | Of the world's
(2026-10-20). Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Has Risen From Boneyard To Fly Again. twz.com 
(2026-10-20). Major Ukrainian Arms Maker Rethinking Future Reliance On Starlink. twz.com 
(2026-10-20). Finland To Build A Million Landmines As Russian Threat Looms. twz.com 
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(2026-10-20). Alaska's HAARP Site Now Being Used To Test New Air Force Over-The-Horizon Radar Tech. twz.com 
The U.S. military has successfully demonstrated a new lower-cost receiver that could form part of
(2026-10-20). Ghost Shark Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles' Payload Bay Seen For First Time. twz.com 
(2026-10-20). Rappers for Regime Change: How the CIA Recruits Hip Hop Artists Around the World. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Oct 16, 2026 Through its myriad of agencies, the United States government has recruited and groomed rappers from around the world to further its political interests. Washington has spent tens of millions of dollars funding, training, and promoting artists who foment public discontent, organize protests, and lead color revolutions in nations …
(2026-10-20). Telesur Defends Sovereignty of Global South Media in Shanghai. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, the president of Telesur, Patricia Villegas, spoke at the closing session of the Global South Academic Forum held in Shanghai, where she defended south—south cooperation as a method for strengthening communications sovereignty. During her presentation, the Colombian journalist argued that power on the international stage is also exercised through digital infrastructures, submarine cables, …
(2026-10-20). Argentine Police Face Criminal Complaint Over Repression of University March. orinocotribune.com Argentina's Provincial Commission for Memory (CPM, in Spanish) filed a criminal complaint Monday against national government officials over the police operation that left more than 550 people injured during the fifth federal university march in Buenos Aires. The complaint, submitted to the Federal Court led by Judge Sebastián Ramos, calls for an investigation into both …
(2026-10-20). It's Been 70 Years: Why Does the US Still Control South Korea's Military? orinocotribune.com By K. J. Noh — Oct 14, 2026 Over seventy years ago, the US took control of South Korea's military. To this day, it still controls it. Why? This confounds every notion of state sovereignty: a supposedly sovereign country — South Korea — has its own military subjugated under US control. Opcon (operational control) of …
(2026-10-20). New Analysis: 1.5 Million Latinos Lose Food Assistance. commondreams.org
(2026-10-20). No Kings Coalition Issues Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg Demanding Answers on Meta's Censorship of Historic Early Vote Mobilization. commondreams.org Today, the No Kings Coalition sent
(2026-10-20). How the UAE and MEK weaponize AI to spread propaganda. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-20). Mississippi AG Says Police Shooting That Killed 1-Year-Old Was 'Justified'. capitalbnews.org 
A Mississippi family's attorney is demanding the release of body camera surveillance footage after the state attorney general ruled that an officer was "justified" in the shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Kartier Wiley. "How can anyone accept that conclusion when Kohen's family and the public still have not been allowed to see the body-camera footage?" …
(2026-10-20). "Fighting Oligarchy" by electing Democrats: Bernie Sanders campaigns for Angie Nixon in Florida. wsws.org Nixon and Sanders promoted the illusion that the November elections can proceed as an ordinary contest and that oligarchy and fascism can be defeated at the ballot box.
(2026-10-20). In rebellion against "independent" union, VW workers in Puebla, Mexico reject second sellout deal. wsws.org After letting six strike deadlines pass, the SITIAVW union is now wielding the threat of an unprepared strike against the workers who voted down its deal, while VW and the Sheinbaum government move to make workers pay for the crisis.
(2026-10-20). The Andes-Atlantic Corridor and the US neocolonial offensive in Argentina. wsws.org In the anodyne language of diplomacy, the Andes-Atlantic Corridor agreement describes the subjugation of Argentina's mineral resources to US imperialism.
(2026-10-20). "We want to get treated like humans!" Chicago hotel workers determined to fight for improvements, as Unite HERE shrinks their strike. wsws.org Working closely with the Democratic leadership in the city, the Unite HERE strategy is to contain opposition and avoid anything like a citywide hotel shutdown that would draw the mayor and the governor into an open fight.
(2026-10-20). UAW announces sellout deal, calls Friday contract ratification vote at Bradford White. wsws.org The UAW has called for a vote on short notice on a concessionary tentative agreement for 1,200 Bradford White workers that meets none of their demands.
(2026-10-20). "With this economy, we can't survive" : Hundreds of public sector workers strike across Orange County, California. wsws.org These workers perform several key operations within Orange County, such as landfill and waste disposal, animal shelter care, road, flood and storm preparation, beach and park maintenance, and repairs on county and first responder vehicles.
(2026-10-20). Australian Greens in spiralling crisis. wsws.org The upheavals reflect a broader breakdown of the parliamentary setup and the failure of the Greens to increase support amid popular hostility to Labor and the Coalition.
(2026-10-20). 2 weeks out, Trump steps up threats over mid-term election. wsws.org In pursuit of its "big lie" about mass illegal voting, the Trump administration has inflated a handful of cases into a national emergency.
(2026-10-20). After mass October 17 protest, French government prepares dictatorship. wsws.org The crisis of rule revealed by the mass protests against Macron on October 17 will not be resolved by social concessions granted to workers from above.
(2026-10-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Colombian educators, trade unionists, students and native communities staged a one-day protest strike October 14, while some 9,000 Canadian Stellantis workers have voted in favor of strike authorization.
(2026-10-20). American soprano Martina Arroyo has died at the age of 90. wsws.org The singer came from a Puerto Rican working-class background and was known not only for her beautiful voice but also for the warmth of her personality.
(2026-10-20). IYSSE holds meeting on Socialist Equality Group's New Zealand election campaign. wsws.org SEG member Tom Petterson is standing in the Hutt South electorate, as part of the fight to build a section of the Trotskyist movement in New Zealand.
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). Employees of World Stage — formerly World Cafe Live — aren't surprised the West Philadelphia music venue is closing. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The World Stage music venue, formerly World Cafe Live, told its employees on Monday that it was closing for good at the end of this month after 22 years as a West Philadelphia concert venue and restaurant. | Many said they were not surprised. | "I saw it coming," said Adam Haneghan, a production coordinator at the venue for the last five years. | "We've been in a skeleton crew for a good year.
(2026-10-20). Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Commerce Connector in Philadelphia's Old City. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A new green space in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood offers an airy escape from the city's sprawling concrete. | Tuesday's ribbon-cutting officially unveiled the Commerce Connector, a revitalized $2.7 million strip connecting the Independence Visitor Center area to Carpenters' Hall. | Bill Marrazzo, chairman of the Independence Historical Trust and WHYY CEO, said the once-underused passage is now part of the city's living history. | "We do continue, as a trust, to inves…
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). NJ Transit is expanding a project to present art exhibitions at bus and train stations. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A plan to expose NJ Transit bus and rail riders to art is expanding. NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced Tuesday that the latest installment of the TRANSITional Art Project will be displayed at the Morris Plains Rail Station. | The TRANSITional Art Project, a partnership between the agencies, includes murals and photography from New Jersey-based artists that are featured in temporary visual art exhibitions at NJ Transit bus…
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). Should you outsource your to-do list to an AI agent? whyy.org We're looking at a new wave of consumer products: personalized AI assistants. What can they do for you? And at what cost?
(2026-10-20). Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts joins list of athletes diagnosed with blood clots. whyy.org The one-time
(2026-10-20). A 'pop-up' newsroom is coming to Willingboro, New Jersey. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? WHYY News is hosting a "pop-up" newsroom in Burlington County, New Jersey. | On Tuesday, Nov. 10, New Jersey reporter David Matthau will be at Willingboro Public Library from 5: 30 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. to meet with residents, listen to their concerns, answer questions and talk about stories and issues that impact the community. The library is located at 220 Willingboro Way. | Pop-up newsrooms give residents a chance to pitch story ideas, and they provide an…
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). Academy of Natural Sciences troubles, a European-styled music salon in Philly, uncommon Fringe Festival contributor. whyy.org The Source episode 13 explores what fueled the troubles at the Academy of Natural Sciences, the tools behind diabetes management, the remarkable Philly composer who has hosted a music salon in her home for 40 years, how a former politician flexes his theatrical interests and the local impact of the Philadelphia Brewing Company on the Kensington neighborhood. | WHYY News staffers Alan Yu, Nicole Leonard, Julia Binswanger, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). Philadelphia's Settlement Music School goes national with its arts preschool. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Want your kids to be 60% happier, with five times less stress and triple the vocabulary? The Settlement's preschool program,
(2026-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-20). Democrat Donald Norcross has not debated an opponent in a decade, the longest among New Jersey congressional incumbents. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Of U.S. congressional incumbents in South Jersey, only one is scheduled to debate their opponent this year: Republican Jeff Van Drew of the 2nd District. Democratic incumbents Donald Norcross and Herb Conaway are opting to skip the debate stage. | Norcross has not been on the debate stage in a decade: | For Norcross, none of this is new. Four past Republican opponents in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District — Garry W. Cobb, Paul Dilks, Claire Gustafson a…
(2026-10-20). Mazzoni Center to launch its first clinical trial as the health organization brings more LGBTQ+ research options to Philly. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Patients at the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia will soon have access to emerging therapies and medications through a new research initiative at the health care organization. | The center is launching its first clinical trial later this month, which will be open to current and new patients interested in using new kinds of HIV prevention options. | The clinical trial will enroll trans and non-gender-conforming patients and study the use of one type of pre-exposure prophylaxis,…
(2026-10-20). Join in a November 10-12 Taxpayer Uprising in Washington DC Against Military Spending. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, October 20, 2026 | NO MORE of our Money to Wars and Militarism! | RSVP below!:…
(2026-10-20). A Framework for Peace in Ukraine. worldbeyondwar.org 
By putting forward such a framework, European governments can take the lead in building Europe's indivisible security and help end a war that has cost hundreds of thousands of lives and carries a continuing risk of confrontation between nuclear powers. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-20). Talk World Radio: Mujib Abid on Moving Beyond Borders. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio, we are talking about wars and borders, and an upcoming online conference called #NoWar2026 Beyond Borders. Our guest, who will be one of the speakers at the conference is Dr Mujib Abid. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-20). Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-20). NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attacks. aljazeera.com The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region.
(2026-10-20). The Gambia to pay reparations to ex-dictator's victims from sale of US mansion. aljazeera.com The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh.
(2026-10-20). A factory for the production of Leopard tanks has opened in Norway. international-reporters.com The militarization of Europe – preparation for a war against RussiaThe Leopard (especially the Leopard 2) is the most important German main battle tank, manufactured by KNDS Germany (formerly Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) and Rheinmetall.The Leopard 2A8NO is a version of the German Leopard 2A8 main battle…
(2026-10-20). Shark kills swimmer off South Africa's southeast coast. geo.tv
(2026-10-20). Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls. geo.tv Protestors amid security personnels chant slogans as they take part in a flag rally by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 16, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-20). France cracks down tonight: PM Lecornu announces partial curfews after days of rioting | Watch, NATO. hindustantimes.com French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered partial curfews in parts of France following days of violence, looting and clashes amid a wave of protests. President Emmanuel Macron has backed Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez despite concerns over police control, as authorities report 2,400 arrests and nearly 1,000 police officers injured over two days.
(2026-10-20). Curfews for France, red carpets for Macron: Can his Gulf mission deliver more than photo ops? | NATO. hindustantimes.com France is gripped by widespread protests as President Emmanuel Macron heads to the Gulf for talks on energy supplies, economic cooperation and defence ties. His October 19—21 tour includes Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, with France seeking oil and diesel supplies to ease pressure on fuel prices. Meanwhile, unrest at home has escalated, with reports of looting, burning cars, attacks on public buildings and the torching of Limoges' historic town hall. Macron has condemned the violence as "shocking" and rejected his interior minister's offer to resign. As the French president pursues Gulf partnerships, ca…
(2026-10-20). US: Order 'No ICE' Zones during Election Period. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A voter carries a ballot during early voting in the New York City mayoral elections on October 25, 2025. | © 2025 Olga Fedorova/AP Photo | (Washington, DC) — The United States government should order federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers not to operate in the vicinity of polling places, early voting locations, or drop boxes during the midterm electoral period, Human Rights Watch said today. The presence of these federal agents could deter people from voting. "ICE officers' abuses have already seriously affected US citizens who have been stopped, beaten, d…
(2026-10-20). Guatemala: Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer Fatally Shot. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People stand near a framed photo of Guatemalan lawyer and anti-corruption figure Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, who died after being shot by unknown assailants on Saturday while visiting a sports center, during his wake at a funeral home in Guatemala City, Guatemala, October 19, 2026. | © 2026 Cristina Chiquin/Reuters…
(2026-10-20). Minab Girls' School Massacre: Hegseth's "Maximum Lethality" Doctrine makes us all Unsafe. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Back when I was an actor, I used to wait tables at the Divine Bar in Manhattan. We had a location right near the World Trade Center. One day after September 11, 2001, we had to evacuate the restaurant during lunch service. A human ear had been found on the building's scaffolding. | One of Divine Bar's doormen was also a New York City firefighter who lost 83 firefighter friends on 9/11. He told me how wives would come down to the firehouse wanting to know how their loved ones had died. If they had suffered. "How do I tell them the only thing holding their husba…
(2026-10-20). From Ukraine to the Middle East: How Drones and AI are rewriting the Rules of modern Warfare. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Ukraine's recent tensions with the United States highlight the importance of technology in contemporary warfare. The American But w…
(2026-10-20). 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' film review: A must-see on Black history, arts, and politics. peoplesworld.org 
In 1972, Harlem-born documentarian William Greaves filmed a historic gathering of many still-living talents who had experienced the Harlem Renaissance, which had transpired about 50 years earlier. The Harlem Renaissance was a Black awakening in the arts, politics, fashion, etc., during circa the 1920s/1930s that, decades before the "Black Power" and "Black is Beautiful" movements, …
(2026-10-20). Five things the wokeness debate obscures. peoplesworld.org 
As insurgent, DSA-backed progressive candidates won Democratic primaries across the country, many Democratic Party leaders again invoked the specter of "wokeness" to portray progressive challengers as radically out of touch with ordinary working people. Like conservatives, these critics point to maximalist rhetoric around race, gender, and policing that emerged during and after the George Floyd …
(2026-10-20). Wyoming, the reddest state, is no longer considered safe for Republicans. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-10-20). Pittsburgh residents oppose closure of last city-run homeless drop-in center. peoplesworld.org 
PITTSBURGH—Unhoused residents of the Northside braved the rain on Friday, Oct. 2, to access the ROOTS Center for the last time. Gathered outside, dozens of community members greeted each other with hot food and expressions of solidarity. For Northside's unhoused community, the ROOTS Center at 519 East Ohio Street was more than a directory for …
(2026-10-20). Portuguese workers flood the streets to demand an end to austerity. peoplesworld.org 
PORTO, Portugal—Tens of thousands of working people demonstrated across Portugal on Saturday, answering the call of the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN) for "Higher wages, better pensions, and public services" and "Against the rising cost of living—A new course for Portugal!" In Porto, in the capital, Lisbon, and cities around the country, marches filled …
(2026-10-20). Canada: Peel police bust vehicle theft and violent robbery network, several Punjabi youths arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Peel Regional Police say they have arrested 10 persons and laid 128 charges in a months-long investigation into violent carjackings and the theft of high-end vehicles across the Greater Toronto Area.Investigators dubbed the operation Project High Guard. Over the course of the probe, which ran from June 2025 to April 2026, they linked 21 separate incidents. The police say the goal was to break up what they describe as an organised criminal network behind vehicle thefts and violent robberies.According to investigators, some of the incidents turned violent. Victims were threatened with knives and ille…
(2026-10-20). Two Indian nationals among 28 green card holders charged with electoral fraud in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two Indian nationals are among 28 US green card holders charged with election fraud in California, the US Department of Justice said on Monday.The two Indians, Amandeep Kaur (30) and Kamlesh Shah (67), are accused of illegally registering as voters and casting votes in the November 2024 US elections.According to the Justice Department, 11 of the 28 accused were arrested during early morning raids across California. The arrests were made under an operation called 'Operation Protect the Vote', which aims to prevent election fraud and protect the fairness of US elections.However, it was not immediate…
(2026-10-20). Necessary Villains: Explaining Cultural Marxism. publicbooks.org "If Jews didn't exist, the right would need to invent them, to act as the snake in the garden."
(2026-10-20). Why Would Anyone Spend $200 on This Single Cup of Coffee? lataco.com Each ticket to the tasting cost $250 and included coffee and water—no food. Plus, a guided tasting by leading coffee expert, creator, and SEY ambassador Lance Hendrick.
(2026-10-20). A Woody Guthrie Guitar, a 1776 Print of the Declaration of Independence, and Much More Are Now On View at The Huntington. lataco.com You'll breathe in the scent of 15 oak tree species, manzanita, native Toyon, and more than 5,000 plants as you walk the grounds to arrive, too.
(2026-10-20). Sberbank Buys Delhi Business Towers for Russia-India Trade Hub. infobrics.org The Russian lender says the two Summit Towers will be completed by 2028 as it expands its physical presence in India…
(2026-10-20). Indonesia, Egypt to Expand Educational Cooperation. infobrics.org Indonesia and Egypt agreed to expand educational cooperation, including increasing scholarship opportunities for Indonesian students in Egypt and student exchanges between the two countries…
(2026-10-20). US pressuring Ukraine for peace talks. infobrics.org American authorities are increasingly outraged at Zelensky's attitudes.
(2026-10-20). Brussels risks paralysis as elections collide with budget and Ukraine decisions. infobrics.org Diplomat complains Europe has "no obvious leader."
(2026-10-20). Another Falklands war unfolding. infobrics.org British military drills and a bitter oil dispute have reignited Falklands tensions, raising questions about a new conflict and Washington's role.
(2026-10-20). $55 Billion in Stock Buyback Wealth for Google Oligarchs. inequality.org
(2026-10-20). Micron's Plan to Spend $35 Billion on Stock Buybacks Is a Slap in the Face to Its Employees. inequality.org
(2026-10-20). Built for boats, adrift on land: Bangladesh's Bede community struggles with a fixed-address system. globalvoices.org 'We cannot change the river, and we cannot stop moving'Global Voices Boats and people on the Turag River, Dhaka, Bangladesh. For nomadic
(2026-10-20). How a civic tech platform is helping women in Serbia get home safely. globalvoices.org '[W]hat can we change in the spaces where people live, work, study and spend their free time?'Originally published on This interview is part of a series of spotlights on the work of some of the grantees of the
(2026-10-20). The Pentagon's Secret Budget. fpif.org News reports that next year's U.S. military budget will top out at $1.5 trillion if President Donald Trump gets his way are misleading at best. The true total, if Trump's Long before Trump took office, U.S. taxpayers have spent far more on the Pentagon — and its wars — than most know. For decades, Congress, the White House, and the Pentagon have hidden the military's true cost through…
(2026-10-20). How Routine and Familiarity Help People Living With Dementia. thecanary.co 
When your loved one suffers from dementia, it is not easy to care for them. Among the most common symptoms that worsen as the condition progresses is memory loss. In the elderly, particularly in Alzheimer's disease, the most commonly affected function is short-term memory. It is not just about remembering whether they've eaten today, nor […] | By
(2026-10-20). Australia's AI ambitions expose the folly of short-term broadband policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-20). AI bubble threatens economic collapse as tech billionaires embrace apocalypse. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-20). One Nation and the rise of emotion-driven politics. independentaustralia.net 
One Nation may not have policies, but it knows how to ride the waves of public anger and grievance politics.
(2026-10-20). Is Israeli prison escapee Ayham Kamamji finally free? electronicintifada.net Former prisoner famous for digging to freedom with a spoon is now a social media star.
(2026-10-20). Headlines for October 20, 2026. democracynow.org Finland to Purchase 1 Million Landmines as Russia Continues Attacks on Ukraine, Trump Lashes Out Against Zelensky: "It's Time for Somebody Else to Negotiate on Behalf of Ukraine"
| , Drone Strike in Sudan Kills 80 People, Trump Stumps for Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, Continuing Tour of Deep Red States, CBS News Correspondent Apologizes for Partisan Post Targeting Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed, Drop Site News: Mike Rogers's Wife Won Lucrative Contracts While Rogers Served as Intel Chair
(2026-10-20). CPJ calls for release of dissident Russian journalist Vladimir Driagin. cpj.org Miami, October 20, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of dissident Russian journalist Vladimir Driagin, who has been held under detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for almost a year despite volunteering to be deported. In July, he was transferred to the Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez, Mississippi, but he could…
(2026-10-20). Reform UK's Crypto Billionaire Donor Could Profit From Military Exports to Israel Approved After Arms Suspension. bylinetimes.com Christopher Harborne, the billionaire financier who has donated or pledged more than £61 million to Nigel Farage's political parties, holds a substantial financial interest in a British defence company authorised in 2025 to undertake military-related exports involving Israel despite the Labour government's partial arms suspension. | Documents obtained by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that QinetiQ received a military export licence on 2 December 2025 covering aerial target equipment, components for military training equipment, and military guidance and navigat…
(2026-10-20). The Media 'Manufactured' Millionaire Exodus From UK, Campaigners Tell IPSO in Open Letter. bylinetimes.com An open letter to Culture Secretary Nandy and Chancellor Healey | Since 2024, around the world about 30 news articles have been published every day about an exodus of millionaires and billionaires fleeing taxes. The UK, we're told, has had the worst of it thanks to the Labour Government's tax policies. | This coverage was almost entirely based on the claims of a single study, the Henley Private Wealth Migration report. The study has now finally admitted it does not have the data to back up its claims. | The study was propelled to the national and global stage by parts of the UK press, who chose to extensively…
(2026-10-20). Israelis mislead Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism. asiapacificreport.nz 
Wendy Bacon investigates the Israel lobbyists, PR people and astroturfers behind the Combat Antisemitism Movement targeting local councils and the Bondi Royal Commission. Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon Australia's Commonwealth and NSW governments are supporting a national local government conference organised by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), whose Israel-based CEO was head of…
(2026-10-20). US envoy seeks 'termination' of UN decolonisation committee, slams Pacific 'junkets'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Ambassador Tammy Bruce, Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, has called for the UN Decolonisation Committee's mandate to be "terminated" as having "outlived its original purpose". She also attacked regional visits as "yearly junkets to resorts in the Caribbean and South Pacific" in ramping up the usual US…
(2026-10-20). Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, Axios reported, citing two sources with knowledge.Reuters could not immediately confirm the meeting, but Hegseth said in a social media post that he had visited US service members in the Central Command area of responsibility, which covers the Middle East, northeast Africa and parts of Asia.The Pentagon declined comment, while Israel's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(2026-10-20). Israel announces arrests after West Bank settler attacks on Westerners. al-monitor.com Israeli police said Monday they had arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank after settler attacks on an American photographer and a French mayor that drew international condemnation but mixed messages from the government. | In a rare action against rising settler violence, police said they raided several locations across the occupied territory and seized cars and potential evidence related to the attacks.
(2026-10-20). Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest. al-monitor.com By Nate Raymond and Jonathan AllenOct 19 (Reuters) – Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that opened the door for President Donald Trump's administration to re-arrest and deport the Palestinian activist.Khalil's lawyers asked the justices to take up his case after the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal immigration law barred a lower-court judge from ordering his release from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
(2026-10-20). Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show. aljazeera.com With more than one million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada.
(2026-10-20). Beyond money: Why young Tunisians are considering emigration. aljazeera.com For many young Tunisians, the question is no longer simply how to make a living, but where they can build a future.
(2026-10-20). 'Deliberate' car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-20). Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda. aljazeera.com Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
(2026-10-20). Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain. aljazeera.com Cars swept away, roads submerged and residents isolated in parts of Spain's Mediterranean coast.
(2026-10-20). Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit. aljazeera.com Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu before a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
(2026-10-20). Israel's elections 2026 explained in maps and charts. aljazeera.com Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here's how the system works and who gets left out.
(2026-10-20). Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier tied to Hind Rajab killing. aljazeera.com US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
(2026-10-20). The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia. aljazeera.com Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.
(2026-10-20). US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-20). Morocco's not-so-new government faces new challenges. aljazeera.com The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.
(2026-10-20). Southeast Asia's haze crisis will persist until polluters pay. aljazeera.com Cheap land clearing imposes costs across borders. ASEAN must change the incentives that keep the fires burning.
(2026-10-20). Angel Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to go level in WNBA Finals. aljazeera.com Atlanta Dream defeat Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1.
(2026-10-20). Egypt's Hassan and Zico suspended over FIFA World Cup refereeing criticism. aljazeera.com FIFA punishes Egypt's head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.
(2026-10-20). PSG vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League — Yamal, Torres, predictions, teams. aljazeera.com Lamine Yamal faces ex-teammate Ferran Torres as in-form Barcelona take on holders PSG in a spicy encounter in Paris.
(2026-10-20). Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-20). Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples. aljazeera.com Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars' two moons.
(2026-10-20). Man claims arm broken in violent ICE arrest. aljazeera.com Video shows a man screaming in pain as ICE agents pin him down during an arrest in Long Beach, California.
(2026-10-20). 'Release Epstein files', protester interrupts JD Vance's speech. aljazeera.com A protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.
(2026-10-20). Zelenskyy seeks answers to why SpaceX Starshield defence is failing. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-20). Friday 12/18: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-10-20). Neso Officials Said the Grid is Safe. Neso Engineers…Not So Much. wattsupwiththat.com Control room staff said Neso should not have claimed the system was "not at risk" on June 23, given that "the system was consistently in breach of operational limits for a number of hours, with operators working around the clock to regain balance".
(2026-10-20). Utah garage door rallies protest against Trump administration policies and actions. indybay.org
(2026-10-20). Hegseth Meets Netanyahu During Unannounced Visit to Israel: Axios. news.antiwar.com US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report from Axios. So far, the trip and meeting haven't been confirmed by the US or Israel, but the report said that the talks took place at the Ovda Air …
(2026-10-20). Improving demand fuels Q3 growth. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected 4.5 percent economic expansion in the third quarter, underpinned by new growth drivers and improving domestic demand, has boosted confidence that the world's second-largest economy will achieve its full-year growth target, officials and analysts said.
(2026-10-20). Measures set to stabilize finance market. ecns.cn China's top financial regulators pledged on Monday to strengthen financial market stability amid rising global volatility while advancing the sector's opening-up, unveiling a series of measures to enhance liquidity support and facilitate cross-border investment.
(2026-10-20). Canadian professor: Unlike the West, China is willing to share and never meddles in other countries' affairs. ecns.cn China has been committed to share technology with the rest of the world, whereas the West seeks to monopolize technology and build walls around its technology, noted Prof. Radhika Desai from the Department of Political Science at the University of Manitoba, Canada.
(2026-10-20). China's FM, diplomatic missions in France urge nationals to stay vigilant. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry and its diplomatic missions in France have renewed their safety advisory for Chinese nationals planning to travel to the country following large-scale demonstrations and violent clashes in several French cities.
(2026-10-20). Tianjin seed expo draws nearly 1,000 companies, 10,000-plus varieties. ecns.cn The 2026 Tianjin International Seed Expo opened on Sunday in Xiqing District, Tianjin, bringing together nearly 1,000 leading seed companies and showcasing more than 10,000 new and high-quality crop varieties.
(2026-10-20). RISC-V China Summit spotlights AI and high-performance computing. ecns.cn The sixth RISC-V (Reduced Instruction Set Computer Five) China Summit opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Monday.
(2026-10-20). China Southern launches first all-cargo service to East Africa. ecns.cn China Southern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. launched a direct all-cargo route between Guangzhou and Nairobi on Monday. The inaugural flight, carrying African specialties including crabs and flowers, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
(2026-10-20). ZXMOTO to launch first electric motorcycle next year. ecns.cn Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, revealed plans for the company's first electric motorcycle in a recent interview with CCTV.
(2026-10-20). Lu Xun museum opens in Shaoxing with 1,000-plus volumes. ecns.cn The Lu Xun Literary Editions Museum opened near Lu Xun's former residence in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Monday, the 90th anniversary of the writer's death.
(2026-10-20). Paddleboarding Masters League brings top athletes to Jiangxi's Wan'an. ecns.cn The 2026 China Stand-Up Paddleboarding Masters League kicked off on Sunday on the Ganjiang River in Wan'an County, Ji'an City, east China's Jiangxi Province.
(2026-10-20). Pinglu Canal handles over 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has handled more than 1 million metric tons of cargo since it opened to navigation on Sept. 16, the Beibu Gulf Port Group said on Monday.
(2026-10-20). Northwest China's Gansu investigates wind farm's potential impact on protected wildlife. ecns.cn Authorities have launched an investigation into the potential impact of a wind farm project in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province, on wildlife after repeated sightings of Pallas's cats in the area sparked public concern about its environmental effects.
(2026-10-20). China issues first Five-Year Plan for cultural heritage protection. ecns.cn China has recently issued its first 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) dedicated to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage, aiming to promote the systematic conservation of cultural heritage, according to a news conference held on Tuesday.
(2026-10-20). Cui Zhe wins China's first gold, Guo Lingling sets world record at Asian Para Games. ecns.cn Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal and Guo Lingling set a world record in para powerlifting on the opening day of the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
(2026-10-20). Chinese rowers advance in all 9 events at World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals. ecns.cn Chinese athletes advanced in all nine events on the opening day of the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong Province, on Monday.
(2026-10-20). China records 192 million cross-border trips in Q3, visa-free foreign entries up 24.1%. ecns.cn Chinese border authorities handled 192 million cross-border trips in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9% year on year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
(2026-10-20). Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO takes third in WorldSBK manufacturers' standings. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO, founded just two years ago, secured third place in the 2026 World Superbike Championship manufacturers' standings, while Valentin Debise, a French rider for ZXMOTO, finished as the runner-up in the 2026 Supersport World Championship, which concluded its season in Spain on Sunday.
(2026-10-20). China keeps 1-year LPR at 3.0%, 5-year-plus rate at 3.5%. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR) remained at 3.0% on Tuesday, while the rate for loans with terms of more than five years was unchanged at 3.5%, according to the People's Bank of China, the Central Bank.
(2026-10-20). Chinese student at Moscow State University faces expulsion after wearing Japan's Rising Sun flag. ecns.cn
(2026-10-20). China urges Philippines to rein in irresponsible remarks by individual politicians: spokesperson. ecns.cn To improve and develop China-Philippines relations serves the interest of both sides, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.
(2026-10-20). China strongly condemns Japan's moves over Yasukuni Shrine: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns Japan's negative moves over the Yasukuni Shrine and has lodged serious representations and strong protests with the Japanese side, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.
(2026-10-20). Xi stresses unswervingly following path of prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping emphasized on Oct. 16 that green development is an inherent requirement of high-quality development, calling for efforts to coordinate high-quality development with high-level environmental protection.
(2026-10-20). China sees surging foreign national trips in Q3. ecns.cn A total of 8.992 million visa-free entries by foreign nationals were recorded, accounting for 77.5 percent of all entries by foreign nationals, up 24.1 percent year on year…
(2026-10-20). Bamboo-pole water race makes a splash at Hainan ethnic sports games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-20). Canton Fair attracts 189,000 overseas buyers in first phase. ecns.cn
(2026-10-20). Construction of Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing-Ningbo High-Speed Railway underway. ecns.cn
(2026-10-20). Between Washington and Beijing: can Central Asia preserve its multi-vector technology policy? onlineopinion.com.au Washington wants Central Asia to choose American AI over Chinese technology, but demanding loyalty could hand Beijing the advantage.
(2026-10-20). France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM. geo.tv People lit candles in front of the Lyon tourist office before a partial curfew in Lyon, France, October 19, 2026. — AFPTargeted curfews contributed to calm overnight: French PM.Sebastien Lecornu says decisions will be made on ground.French minister pledges support for shopkeepers,…
(2026-10-20). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 16-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-10-20). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-20). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-20). Thursday 10/22: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-20). Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food – An Interview with Walter Santucci. indybay.org Audio interview with Walter Santucci – musician, animator, puppeteer, and filmmaker – on his latest film "I'd Rather be Turned Into Cat Food."
(2026-10-20). Insurrection Act – An interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with prolific political singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-10-20). No Kings Actions in Fairfax and San Anselmo. indybay.org Revulsion against Trump regime is now against the electoral system…
(2026-10-20). SF Rally For Housing With Prop C & I Faces Billionaires No Campaign. indybay.org Housing and community activists rallied in San Francisco Golden Gate Pan Handle to talk about the fight for housing and the speculators and billionaires who are driving poor, senior and working people out of San Francisco…
(2026-10-20). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-20). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-20). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-20). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-20). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-20). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-20). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-20). Tuesday 10/20: Senators Schiff & Padilla: Stop the War on Iran. indybay.org 8: 30am Schiff, One Post St.; 9: 30am Padilla, 333 Bush St.
(2026-10-20). Wednesday 11/11: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-10-20). Before You Vote on Props "D, E, A, and F" What the Board of Supervisor's Budget & Leg Said. indybay.org
(2026-10-20). Colombia's Congress approves De la Espriella's 2027 budget. colombiareports.com Colombia's Congress agreed to increase the government's 2027 budget despite promises by President Abelardo de la Espriella to reduce public spending. Next year's budget will be COP634.9 trillion, almost $204 billion, which is 16% more than last year's budget and 10% higher than the proposal made by former President Gustavo Petro. According to Finance Minister …
(2026-10-20). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-20). Claim: The "Super El Niño" is on Track to be the Wettest Ever. wattsupwiththat.com As storms soak the Aussie East Coast, people are starting to ask, whatever happened to that Super El Nino which was supposed to bring dry conditions?
(2026-10-20). As Global Ecosystems Collapse, It's Time For Systemic Change. popularresistance.org The 31st United Nations Conference of Parties (COP31) climate meetings are set to take place this November in Türkiye in the setting of a world on a path towards collapse. Each climate report seems to bring the same finding, that changes are happening faster than expected. To help unpack the latest reports, climate journalist Robert Hunziker joins Clearing the FOG. Hunziker explains that the world has already reached 1.5 ∞C of warming and is locked in to reaching at least 2 ∞C of rise in the near future. Even before the advent of the Super El Nino next year, catastrophic droughts, floods and stor…
(2026-10-20). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…