aljazeera.com (2025-10-01). Israeli forces board Gaza flotilla, detain Greta Thunberg, other activists
The Israeli military has intercepted several ships from the flotilla of vessels carrying humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip, detaining many of the activists on board. | | At least three ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of 44 vessels and some 500 activists, were intercepted approximately 70 nautical miles (130km) from the coast of Gaza, according to organisers.
middleeasteye.net (2025-10-01). A corporate occupation: Trump's plan is no guarantee the Gaza hell will end By placing the enclave into the hands of a 'Board of Peace', Trump and Blair are intentionally trying to strip Gaza of its Palestinian identity
aljazeera.com (2025-10-01). LIVE: Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, 65 killed in GazaThe Israeli navy has begun to intercept boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla. To get the latest updates on the flotilla, go to our tracker here. | At least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli assaults across the enclave since morning, including 44 in Gaza City.
(2025-10-01). Israel's Katz Says Civilians in Gaza City Have 'Last Opportunity to Leave,' Will Be Treated as 'Terrorists'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday issued a threat to Palestinian civilians in famine-stricken Gaza City, warning they have their "last opportunity" to leave the besieged city and that they will be treated as "terrorists" if they remain. Katz said in a post on X that the IDF has almost encircled Gaza City. "This …
(2025-10-01). Starvation is a war crime. So why is it so rarely prosecuted? aljazeera.com From Bengal to Gaza, hunger is often used as a weapon of war but almost never punished.
(2025-10-01). Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law. aljazeera.com The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the 'high-risk zone.'…
(2025-10-01). can see the critical physical condition, but not their brain and. haaretz.com Prof. Yuval Heled, a physiology specialist, is the partner of the mother of the released hostage Naama Levy, says that 'the realization that they were in the tunnels in Gaza doesn't let go' even after they return from captivity…
(2025-10-01). Hamas Reportedly Wants To Amend The Disarmament And Expulsion Clauses From Trump's Peace Plan. latintimes.com Hamas leaders are reportedly seeking to amend some clauses of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, including those regarding its disarmament and expulsion from the enclave…
(2025-10-01). Three Egyptians trying to join Gaza Sumud Flotilla 'disappear'. newarab.com 
Three The three activists were part of the Egyptian Sumud Flotilla, a grassroots movement that brought together Egyptian civil society, some of Egypt's professional unions, and public f…
(2025-10-01). How Netanyahu aims to obstruct the Gaza plan he was forced to accept from Trump. haaretz.com For the first time, the U.S. President has put his considerable weight behind efforts to end the war, but much could still go wrong, and some are actively trying to make that happen ‚ñ If the IDF isn't cautious, the latest Gaza-bound flotilla could spark an incident that undermines the cease-fire…
(2025-10-01). Wednesday 10/8: Webinar: Gaza, China & the Fight for Humanity. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/chinapal88…
(2025-10-01). For Malaysians, Global Sumud Flotilla brings hope of peace to Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The Global Sumud Flotilla, with hundreds of activists and over 40 boats, is heading towards besieged Gaza to break the Israeli blockade and deliver crucial humanitarian aid despite threats of violence by Israel.
(2025-10-01). Israeli Defense Minister says half a million Palestinians in Gaza City will be considered 'terrorists' if they don't evacuate. mondoweiss.net 
With at least half a million people still left in Gaza City, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a "final warning" for residents to evacuate, saying those who remain will soon be regarded as "terrorists or terrorist supporters."
(2025-10-01). Dockworkers in Genoa and Livorno block Israeli arms shipment, as mass protests denounce genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Dockworkers' blockade of an Israeli arms shipment in Genoa exposes the power of the working class against genocide—yet it also highlights the urgent need for independent, international, revolutionary organization.
(2025-10-01). Israel prepares to stop Gaza flotilla as it nears 'danger zone'. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-01). Trump's Gaza plan could destabilise Iraq, say Iraqi analysts. newarab.com 
Iraqi observers President Trump issued a 20-point
(2025-10-01). The Trump—Netanyahu Gaza Peace Deal Promises Indefinite Occupation. theintercept.com 
When President Donald Trump stood alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House this week to unveil their latest ceasefire plan for Gaza, Trump spoke in definite terms. He called the occasion "a historic day for peace" and said the deal would bring an end to fighting in the region for the "first time in thousands of years." | In contrast, the
(2025-10-01). 'Huge questions remain': Trump's Gaza vision stirs Arab-Islamic unease. scmp.com A proposal by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza is already under fire, just days after its release, over last-minute changes pushed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that critics say could undermine Arab-Islamic support and derail the path to peace. | Analysts say the "principles for peace" deal, unveiled on Monday, risks alienating the very Arab and Muslim nations the pact depends on — by allowing Israeli forces to occupy most of Gaza indefinitely unless Palestinian…
(2025-10-01). Germany approves 2.46 million euros in arms exports to Israel after partial Gaza embargo. haaretz.com In the first five weeks after the suspension, no export approvals were granted. Current approvals, up to September 22, show 2.46 million euros in shipments occurred between September 13 and 22, though the exact nature of the shipments remains unclear…
(2025-10-01). The arsonist as fire chief: Tony Blair must not govern Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Washington and Tel Aviv's latest idea for Gaza's "post-war transition" is as reckless as it is insulting: hand the reins to Tony Blair. Draft plans released by the White House name him as a member—and potential coordinator—of an international body supervising Gaza's transitional governance, under a board chaired by Donald Trump.
(2025-10-01). IDF probe lauds soldiers for preventing massacre at southern Israeli kibbutz on Oct. 7. haaretz.com Dozens of terrorists from Gaza were prevented from breaking into Kibbutz Nir Am on October 7, thanks to a mixture of soldiers, policemen and the local civilian security squad. The IDF inquiry noted the bravery of Yaron Zohar, Matan Avergil, and Roman Gendel, who all died in battle…
(2025-10-01). Israeli Warship Harasses Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A Gaza solidarity flotilla reported being aggressively targeted by an Israeli naval vessel Wednesday, with organizers reporting Israeli regime's deliberate sabotage against the mission challenging its blockade.
(2025-10-01). Gaza between pro-life abortionists and pro-transvestism conservatives. strategic-culture.su The genocide in Gaza shows that many liberal prejudices must be dismantled, Bruna Frascolla writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-10-01). Iran Raps Israeli Genocidal Crimes, Decries Western Complicity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian envoy to the UN office in Geneva condemned the Zionist regime's crime of genocide in Gaza, denounced Western powers for complicity through political, military, and economic support, and warned that silence on atrocity is itself an endorsement of impunity.
(2025-10-01). Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Security Contractor Hires Trump-Linked Lobbyists. theintercept.com 
(2025-10-01). Qatar PM talks to Al Jazeera about proposal to end Gaza war. aljazeera.com Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told Al Jazeera the Gaza ceasefire plan…
(2025-10-01). Meloni urges Gaza flotilla to halt, activists vow to continue. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-01). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-01). Israeli Official: Palestinians Who Don't Evacuate Gaza City Deemed "Terrorists" truthout.org The Israeli army just announced that it won't allow Palestinians in central and southern Gaza to travel north to Gaza City. Movement will only be allowed to leave the city for the south, the Israeli army said in a statement. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also said that this was the Palestinians' "last warning" to leave Gaza City, adding that anyone who remains will be considered "terrorists… |
(2025-10-01). Room for foot-dragging and politics: What are options for Gaza plan. haaretz.com The U.S. president's proposal for ending the Gaza war lacks a clear path toward implementation and measurable goals. Indeed, people close to the Israeli prime minister say he won't need to thwart it, since parts are in any case unfeasible…
(2025-10-01). Qatari PM hopes 'momentum' now to end Israel's Gaza war; Hamas deliberates. aljazeera.com 'The main focus is how to protect the people in Gaza,' stressed the Qatari PM in an interview with Al Jazeera.
(2025-10-01). At least 34 killed in Gaza as Israel blocks access to the north. newarab.com 
Israel on Wednesday blocked the last remaining route for Palestinians living in south Gaza to In a statement, the military said it would close
(2025-10-01). Trump's Quest for the Nobel: A Global Peace Endeavor. devdiscourse.com US President Donald Trump has vocalized that failing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would be a profound slight to the United States. His remarks came as he declared success in ending more than seven global conflicts, pointing to his plan to resolve the Gaza conflict as a significant achievement.
(2025-10-01). IDF reining in Gaza operations over fears that wider assault will derail cease-fire talks. haaretz.com Top military brass believe that any operation why leads to massive civilian casualties – or a Hamas counterattack that kills soldiers – could bring renewed escalation and end negotiations…
(2025-10-01). New Zealand government whitewashes Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org At the UN General Assembly, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters demanded the removal of Hamas from Gaza and did not condemn Israel's genocide.
(2025-10-01). Red Cross shuts down Gaza City operations, citing Israeli. haaretz.com The Red Cross said it will continue supporting civilians in Gaza from Deir al-Balah and Rafah, while the Israeli defense minister warned now is the 'last opportunity' for residents to evacuate south…
(2025-10-01). Israeli attacks kill at least 45 in Gaza as ceasefire plan hangs in balance. aljazeera.com There is no respite for Palestinians forced to flee Gaza City under heavy Israeli bombardment.
(2025-10-01). Report: Four IDF soldiers jailed for refusing to drive on Gaza route in unarmored vehicle. haaretz.com According to the soldiers, they had been ordered to drive along a high-risk route lined with buildings that the army had not yet demolished. 'Missions like this are done either in a tank, an armored vehicle, or at night,' one of the soldiers said…
(2025-10-01). Genocide Capitalism: From 'Manifest Destiny' to Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Ali Hassan Mourad — Sep 29, 2025 | Understanding the current American support for the Zionist war of extermination against the Palestinian people in Gaza requires returning to the very foundations of the United States itself. The American and Zionist colonial projects not only resemble one another but at times overlap entirely. Remembering this is essential for any clear framework of analysis. | "Our manifest destiny is to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions." These words were written by John O'Sullivan, later a diplomat, in his artic…
(2025-10-01). 'Keep us in your prayers': Malaysian celebrities risk it all to sail to Gaza. scmp.com Celebrity sisters, a rapper and an actress are among the 34 Malaysians sailing with a seaborne mission seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and deliver urgent aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave. | The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail in August, aims to spotlight conditions in a territory where more than 65,000 people have been killed according to United Nations estimates. Last month, the UN described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.
(2025-10-01). Breaking the blockade: Global Sumud Flotilla's high-stakes journey to Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Concerns are growing over Israel's aggressive actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is approaching Gaza in a bid to break the longstanding Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory.
(2025-10-01). LIVE: Israel attacks kills at least 61; Sumud Flotilla nears Gaza. aljazeera.com At least 61 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a flotilla of more than 50 ships carrying aid approach.
(2025-10-01). Hamas seeks changes to Trump's Gaza plan: source. scmp.com Hamas officials want amendments to clauses in US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, including on disarmament, a Palestinian source close to the group's leadership said on Wednesday. | Hamas negotiators held discussions on Tuesday with Turkish, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Doha, the source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters and adding that the group needed "two or three days at most" to respond.
(2025-10-01). Netanyahu pledges to violate Gaza "peace" plan just hours after its announcement. wsws.org The Trump-Netanyahu proposal is intended to allow the US media to claim that the US and Israeli governments are seeking "peace" while they move ahead with their plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza.
(2025-10-01). Bolivia: Acciones y Alerta por la Global Flotilla Sumud. indybay.org 6: 00 pm Hora Bolivia, 1: 00 am Hora Sumud: | " Estamos en alerta máxima, ya que nuestra Flotilla esta a 18 km (10 millas n.) de la zona de alto riesgo" ( tweet de la GSF) | 3: 30 pm hB, 10: 30 pm hS: | Flotilla Sumut esta a 39 horas de Gaza y a 14 horas del lugar donde fue interceptado el barco Madleen de la Flotilla Libertad en Junio pasado. El Mundo en alerta. | Se acerca a 304 km de Gaza y a 112 km del punto donde fue interceptado el barco Madllen en junio pasado.
(2025-10-01). Israeli Forces Kill 61 More Palestinians in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces killed at least 61 more Palestinians in Gaza so far on Wednesday, medical sources told Al Jazeera, as relentless US-backed Israeli attacks continue despite the talk of a potential ceasefire deal. The majority of the people killed on Wednesday died in Gaza City as the IDF continues its campaign that aims to cleanse …
(2025-10-01). Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' promises Tony Blair yet another payday. aljazeera.com UK's top war criminal-turned-consultant is set to front Trump's Gaza plan, where colonialism is sold as investment.
(2025-10-01). Recognition of Palestine statehood: Antidote to Trump Gaza plan. newarab.com 
I set out to write on one subject, but was overwhelmed by the dizzying pace of events. Two days ago, the world was treated to another grim spectacle: Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu, a genocidal
(2025-10-01). Netanyahu's Gamble on Trump's Gaza Plan: International Leverage, Domestic Risks. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's endorsement of Donald Trump's Gaza plan represents one of the most consequential political gambles of his long career. Framing the proposal as a joint effort with Washington, Netanyahu has attempted to shift the burden of responsibility onto Hamas while presenting himself as the statesman capable of ending a draining war …
(2025-10-01). Computer Science Lecturer at Berkeley Is on Day 36 of His Hunger Strike for Gaza. truthout.org In the fall of 2023, Peyrin Kao was teaching one of his giant computer sciences (CS) courses — classes with a capacity cap of 800 people that students often compete to enroll in, hoping to springboard six-figure careers in the tech industry. Kao had completed his formal lectures for the semester when he projected an announcement onto the classroom's screen. "At this point, C16B lecture is over… |
(2025-10-01). Palestinian officials say Hamas inclined to accept Gaza cease-fire plan with revisions. haaretz.com Sources in Doha told Haaretz that Hamas will demand guarantees for an Israeli withdrawal, a clear timetable, and clarifications on disarmament, making a deal unlikely in the coming days…
(2025-10-01). The Global Sumud (Steadfast) Flotilla heads to Gaza. workers.org 
The Global Sumud Flotilla, which is bringing food and humanitarian aid to Gaza, with its participants hoping to establish a humanitarian corridor for the continuation of that aid — and to break Israel's naval blockade — is still on its way to Gaza. This is despite Israel's assaults with drone . . . |
(2025-10-01). Cree/Dene Sets Sail on Flotilla: Message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. indybay.org Cree/Dene Boards Flotilla to Gaza: A Survivor's Message on Day of National Truth and Reconciliation. After the boat was bombed off shore of Malta in May, and was earlier delayed in Turkey, the Conscience set sail today. Indigenous women from the far north, and Indigenous women from the Amazon, are on the Freedom Flotilla and Sumud Global Flotilla. The Sumud Global Flotilla is nearing Gaza, escorted by Spanish, Italian, and Turkish Navy Ships, as Israel threatens the safety of those bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-10-01). Trump Says Israel Can 'Finish The Job' In Gaza If Hamas Rejects Latest Plan. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the latest U.S.-backed "peace plan," which is ostensibly aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. | Trump made the announcement during a joint press conference with Netanyahu, which followed a White House meeting between the two leaders. It's Netanyahu's fourth trip to Washington since Trump began his term in January. | During the meeting, Trump facilitated an Oval Office phone call between Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, in which the Israeli leader apologized for the September 9 atta…
(2025-10-01). Indian companies complicit in Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Hajira Puthige of the Centre for Financial Accountability in New Delhi wrote a report called "Profit and Genocide: Indian Investments in Israel", which details the complicity of the Indian billionaire class and their corporations.
(2025-10-01). 'We were roasting': More than half of Philly's libraries closed due to air conditioning issues this summer. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Oak Lane Library was supposed to host the Free Library of Philadelphia's annual But none of th…
(2025-10-01). What Does A Government Shutdown Mean For Black People? newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | For the first time in six years, the federal government has
(2025-10-01). Afghanistan's internet blackout sparks concern, Taliban denial. scmp.com The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fibre optic cables are worn out and are being replaced. | The announcement was the Taliban's first public statement on a communications blackout that has disrupted banking, commerce and aviation. | Several provinces last month confirmed an internet shutdown because of a decree from the Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to combat immorality.
(2025-10-01). Federal Court: Trump Administration Violated First Amendment By Deporting Foreign Citizens for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy. juancole.com Middle East Studies Association | — NB: The MESA news release below has been expanded with extended quotes from the Knight First Amendment Institute and Judge William G. Young that were only given as hyperlinks in the original. In Landmark Ruling, Federal Court Says Trump Administration Violated First Amendment By Deporting Foreign Citizens for Pro-Palestinian …
(2025-10-01). Giorgio Armani Reveals the Final Masterpiece of a Legendary Designer. moderndiplomacy.eu Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani revealed its last collection, personally crafted by the late founder, at the Brera art museum in Milan. Known as "King Giorgio," Armani died at 91 earlier this month. The show was designed to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary and served as a tribute to the designer. The event featured numerous …
(2025-10-01). Morocco to try 37 over health, education protests. newarab.com 
"Thirty-four individuals will be prosecuted while free on bail, with their trial scheduled to begin on October 7, while three others will face prosecution in detention," lawyer Souad Brahma told AFP, adding that the exact charges against them were not yet known. | More than 200 mainly young demonstrators have been arrested over the past thr…
(2025-10-01). Houthis claim missile strike on Dutch freighter in Gulf of Aden. scmp.com Yemen's Houthi rebels early on Wednesday claimed the attack that left a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze and adrift in the Gulf of Aden, underlining the range of their weaponry and their campaign targeting shipping over the war between Israel and Hamas. | The attack on Monday on the Minervagracht was the most serious assault by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Gulf of Aden, some distance from the Red Sea where they have sunk four vessels since November 2023.
(2025-10-01). U.S. federal government shuts down. tehrantimes.com Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday's deadline, AP reported.
(2025-10-01). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-01). The Roberts Court: Twenty Years of Democracy Undermined. counterpunch.org 
October 6 is the first Monday of the month. It is the traditional start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. It is also the twentieth year with John Roberts as Chief Justice. While American democracy faces many challenges—economic inequality, racial divisions, and rampant polarization—another corrosive force too often overlooked sits at the very top of the judicial hierarchy. The Roberts Court may be the most aggressively anti-democratic Supreme Court in U.S. history.
(2025-10-01). Xi calls for forging ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to keep on working hard and forge ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization.
(2025-10-01). Colombia to Withdraw From NATO. orinocotribune.com During the Council of Ministers, President Gustavo Petro laid out the foundations of what he called a new foreign policy for Colombia, marking a break with historical alliances, criticizing traditional diplomacy, and ordering drastic changes in the diplomatic and intelligence corps. | The president emphasized a geopolitical reorientation toward Latin America, the Caribbean, and greater cooperation with Asia and Africa: "There's another international policy to pursue here, Madam Foreign Minister. Not only on the military front, but also on the diplomatic front." | One of his most forceful announcements was his dec…
(2025-10-01). Anthrax panic in Rangpur, 8 cases in Pirgachha only. jagonews24.com Eight cases of anthrax have been confirmed in Pirgachha Upazila of Rangpur, according to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
(2025-10-01). One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan protests for better governance. peoplesdispatch.org The protests erupted after talks over a detailed charter of demand presented by a platform of Kashmiri civil society and political groups called Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) failed last week.
(2025-10-01). US eases visa rules for South Koreans after raid but no clear solution in sight. scmp.com The US has agreed to allow South Koreans to work to set up facilities at US investment sites under existing temporary visas and open new channels to help its ally send workers to do business there, according to Seoul's foreign ministry. | But US officials at a working group meeting offered no new answers to South Korea's argument for a wider access to US visas for specialty workers despite reaffirming a commitment to advance trade and investment partnership, the ministry said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). Donald Trump Wants Nobel Peace Prize For Stopping India-Pakistan War: How Is A Winner Chosen? menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10. Only one person or organisation will be chosen. The winner receives a medal, a diploma, and 11 million Swedish crowns …
(2025-10-01). Have your say on Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking. sanews.gov.za Have your say on Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking | The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has invited the public to comment on its Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking. ⚪ "The OTO hereby invites written comments on the eFiling profile hijacking draft report. By inviting public participation, the OTO aims to develop a robust and effective response to eFiling profile hijacking, thereby ensuring protection of taxpayers' rights and enhancing trust in South Africa's tax administration system," the OTO said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ The draft report was drafted by the ombud followin…
(2025-10-01). Milei Authorizes US Troop Deployment in Tierra del Fuego Without Congressional Approval. orinocotribune.com The Javier Milei administration officially announced the arrival of US military personnel in Argentina — specifically in the province of Tierra del Fuego — through Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) 697/2025, published Monday in the Official Gazette with the signatures of the president and his entire Cabinet. The measure authorizes two combined military exercises with the United States and Chile under the Armed Forces' Annual Combined Exercises Plan. | The first operation, called "Solidarity," will take place from October 6 to 10 in Puerto Varas, Chile, and will focus on cooperation in response to…
(2025-10-01). Solidarity gathering for Cuba. workers.org 
A special event on "Cuba and the U.N.: A Struggle for the Global South" was held at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan on Sept. 27 to welcome Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla and the Cuban delegation to the United Nations. The delegation entered the hall . . . |
(2025-10-01). Jefe de Estado vietnamita confirma hermandad y solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Luong Cuong recibió este martes en Hanoi al miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado. | El encuentro devino genuina expresión de los históricos vínculos de hermandad y solidaridad entre los dos países, basados en el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) y del líder vietnamita Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969). | Lazo Hernández trasladó al mandatario vietnamita fraternales saludos del general de Ejército Raúl Ca…
(2025-10-01). Oktoberfest grounds closed as Munich police investigate explosives incident. scmp.com The world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival is closed until at least 5pm local time on Wednesday as police probe a bomb threat after an explosion hit a building in the Bavarian capital. | A statement on the city's website said the decision to close the festival grounds was taken "due to a bomb threat in connection with the explosion in northern Munich". | "A corresponding letter" containing the threat was received, the city said.
(2025-10-01). Saturday 11/8: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-01). Trump declares war on American cities and the "enemy within" wsws.org Speaking before hundreds of generals and admirals assembled at a Marine Corps base outside Washington DC, President Donald Trump laid out a plan for establishing a presidential dictatorship in America.
(2025-10-01). Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to cut US drug prices. aljazeera.com US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026.
(2025-10-01). Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after 'bomb threat'. aljazeera.com Police are investigating whether an explosion in northern Munich is linked to the popular beer festival.
(2025-10-01). Smoke and Light in Soho. counterpunch.org 
Paul Donnellon, a BAFTA-nominated animator and director, invited me to two private feature film screenings in London's Soho last week. He is the only man I know who can make every tropical fish in a giant fish-tank hot-swim it away from him the moment he enters a room. Give him a welcome mat, and his
(2025-10-01). Musk cancels Netflix: Causes a spree of boycott calls over 'pro-trans' cartoon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stirred controversy on social media after announcing that he is canceling his Netflix subscription due to claims that the streaming service is promoting "woke" content to children.In response, the incident sparked a viral trend of people following Musk's decision, with users taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) to urge others to cancel and boycott Netflix.The trend erupted after parents noticed that Netflix's children's show 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' featured a character named Barney Guttman, who said they are trans, happier than ever, and determined to live…
(2025-10-01). KZN Education dismisses claims linking video to local school. sanews.gov.za KZN Education dismisses claims linking video to local school | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has moved to clarify misinformation surrounding a disturbing video circulating on social media which depicts the rape of a minor by an elderly man. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said contrary to claims, the incident did not take place in Inanda or involve a learner from Zwelisha School in the Pinetown District. | "The incident in question took place in Mozambique. The department is relieved to confirm that the perpetrator of this heinous crime was immediately arrested by the relevant law e…
(2025-10-01). Australian government extends use of Nauru as a refugee prison. wsws.org The latest extension of the Nauru prison contract underscores Labor's brutal treatment of asylum seekers, its flouting of international refugee law and its use of Nauru as a neo-colonial dumping ground.
(2025-10-01). Pentagon says Iraq mission being scaled back. newarab.com 
The Pentagon recommitted itself in a statement on Tuesday to scaling back its military mission in Under the plan, the US and its coalition allies would instead focus on combating Islamic State remnants in Syria and shift most of their personnel to Iraq's Kurdistan region to carry out that mission, the official said, speaking on condition of a…
(2025-10-01). US offers security guarantees to Qatar after Israel strikes: White House. geo.tv 
(2025-10-01). Heavy rainfall likely in 8 divisions for three days. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the country's eight divisions, warning of possible landslides and waterlogging.
(2025-10-01). Yom Kippur 2025: start and end times for the fast in Israel and worldwide. haaretz.com During the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the fast is observed for 25 hours, beginning at sunset and ending at nightfall, with exact times varying by city…
(2025-10-01). Top Cuban Official Claims Marco Rubio Is Carrying Out a 'Very Personal And Corrupt Agenda' In Latin America. latintimes.com Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla accused U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio of carrying out a personal agenda when pushing for higher pressure on the region's authoritarian regimes…
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(2025-10-01). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-10-01). Ancient life-size carvings of animals found in Saudi desert. newarab.com 
Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals in the The carvings date back to around 12,000 years ago and many are over 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. Scientists say they were created using a wedge-shaped rock to create sharp lines. | Several were etched on narrow ledges so the artists couldn't even step back to…
(2025-10-01). The US government has shut down — what happens now? aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands federal employees to be furloughed while others, including FBI, CIA agents, will work without pay.
(2025-10-01). Exposing JFK Airport's Hidden Arms Pipeline to Israel. scheerpost.com (Illustration: Mondoweiss) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Shaniyat Turani-Chowdhury / On July 16, 2025, a Boeing 747 operated by Challenge Airlines lifted off from JFK Airport in New York. The cargo manifest…
(2025-10-01). For some Philly-area parents and autism advocates, Trump's Tylenol report reveals split on research, treatment efforts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Susan Coll-Guedes was pregnant with her second child in 2011, she asked her doctor if she should drink bottled water, just in case there was something in the public water system that could possibly cause autism spectrum disorder. | "And then when the baby was born, being very scared of vaccinations," she said. "This concern that I was going to give my child autism by vaccinating them, there had to be a lot of education from my pediatrician about that because I was so fe…
(2025-10-01). Greece: Government systematic constraints and politically motivated accusations against migrants rights NGOs must end! fidh.org Greek authorities threaten to remove some migrants' rights NGOs from the official registry of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, posing serious obstacles to the capacity of civil society actors to operate and defend the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and thereby shrinking civic space. Greek authorities have already, since 2020, introduced legislation that imposes burdensome financial requirements and controls, such as intrusive audits, that undermine NGOs' independence and (…) | – |
(2025-10-01). Reviving the Spirit of Pakistan—America Friendship. thinktank.pk The recent meeting of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir with U.S. President Donald Trump marks an important turning point in Pakistan—America relations. It is not just another diplomatic encounter; it is a reminder of the deep historical partnership between Islamabad and Washington, and a signal that both sides …
(2025-10-01). Colombia's National Popular Summit charts urban reform agenda and mobilizations for October. peoplesdispatch.org On September 29, the National Popular Summit concluded three days of debates in Bogotá with the approval of a final declaration that outlines an agenda of mobilizations across the country starting in October. The meeting also decided to create a permanent space for convergence of the processes of Colombian urban organizations, consolidating a framework of unity for the coming years. | The document was drafted after meetings with delegations from 15 cities, including Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cali, Medellín, Cúcuta, and the capital Bogotá. The discussions were held at the National Pedagogical University, which welc…
(2025-10-01). Health, Travel, Jobs: What the 2025 Shutdown Steals from You. thinktank.pk As clocks struck midnight on October 1, 2025, the United States plunged into its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years, leaving millions of Americans bracing for widespread disruptions. What started as a high-stakes partisan standoff in the Senate has now escalated into real-world fallout: furloughed workers, stalled services, and economic tremors rippling through …
(2025-10-01). 'Congress members get paid, janitors don't' in US shutdown: Fact check. aljazeera.com US podcast host and former presidential assistant Dan Koh made this claim – but is it true?>
(2025-10-01). Philippines quake death toll climbs over 60; injured overwhelm hospitals. geo.tv 
Vehicles manoeuvre past a damaged part of a road in Bogo City on October 1, 2025. — AFPMore than 150 injured in quake, say officials.No tsunami threat, multiple aftershocks recorded.President Marcos Jr expresses condolences.
(2025-10-01). Iranian delegation to participate in China Hi-Tech Fair. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, knowledge-based companies will set up their pavilions in the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF).
(2025-10-01). Video: Moroccan police car runs over a protester in Oujda. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Shocking footage emerged from Morocco of a police car running over a protester, amid the ongoing, violent demonstrations that erupted in several cities since Sept. 27.Gen Z protests rocked the streets across several Moroccan cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Tanja and Oujda, where demonstrators called for the end of corruption and improvement to the health and education sectors, in addition to the end of unemployment.Protesters were heard chanting 'no World Cup, health first', as they asked the government to use the money for building more hospitals rather than stadiums, highlighting that FIFA agree…
(2025-10-01). Setting the Stage for the Insurrection Act. counterpunch.org 
In the summer of 2020, during the protests in Minneapolis following the brutal murder of George Floyd, Donald Trump and his senior aides discussed the invocation of the Insurrection Act of 1807 in order to deploy active-duty military personnel to quell the unrest. Fortunately, Trump's most senior advisers—Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Defense Mark
(2025-10-01). Considerazioni sulla cooperazione artica russo-cinese. strategic-culture.su La colonizzazione dell'Artico cambierà completamente i paradigmi della geopolitica. | Segue nostro Mentre gli strateghi occidentali rimangono fissati sui vecchi paradigmi del contenimento euro-atlantico dell'Eurasia, un nuovo teatro geopolitico sta emergendo silenziosamente sotto i ghiacciai che si sciolgono: l'Artico. Contrariamente a quanto si credeva fino a poco tempo fa, questa regione inospitale sta diventando l'asse di una nuova ri…
(2025-10-01). US Republicans and Democrats are at a political impasse. aljazeera.com US political analyst Eric Ham says the US government shutdown is a "game of chicken" that's spiraled out of control.
(2025-10-01). New York AG Fights for MTA Funding in Urgent Legal Battle. devdiscourse.com New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken legal action against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, alleging unlawful withholding of $34 million in funding designated for New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
(2025-10-01). Fascist Trump's Shutdown Must be Answered with General Strike of Unions & Working People. indybay.org The Trump fascist shutdown will be used to move toward martial law and the institution of military occupation of Cities opposed to his fascist polices. It is also combined with a war and attack on Venezuela. Protests alone will not stop the fascists. A massive general strike is necessary to go on the offensive.
(2025-10-01). Saturday 10/4: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-01). The Key Steps Needed to End the US Government Shutdown. moderndiplomacy.eu A conflict between Republican President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats has led to the 15th U. S. government shutdown since 1981. Currently, Trump's Republicans control both the House and Senate and have achieved significant budget wins, including passing a major bill that increased spending for defense and immigration while cutting funding for green energy and …
(2025-10-01). CS2 Skins: Understanding Inspect Servers and How They Work. moguldom.com 
Most players first meet inspect servers by accident: a friend drops an inspect link, you click it, and suddenly you're rotating a rifle in a neutral scene, catching tiny scuffs and reflections you never noticed in thumbnails. Only then does the game's economy click into place. In the second paragraph of any smart buyer's playbook …
(2025-10-01). US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill. aljazeera.com Funding to keep the federal government running expires after Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal.
(2025-10-01). Iran sets target to restore 20m hectares of rangeland. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has set a target of restoring 20 million hectares of rangeland under the country's Seventh National Development Plan, a senior official at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization said.
(2025-10-01). Trump says will impose 100% tariff on movies made outside U.S. ecns.cn facilities and prioritize domestic filming, rather than punishing projects that must shoot abroad for narrative reasons, or teams forced overseas due to capacity constraints," Wolradian said.
(2025-10-01). Houthis end truce with U.S., threaten new wave of Red Sea attacks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Houthi movement announced Tuesday that it is ending its ceasefire with the United States and will resume attacks on American vessels in the Red Sea, Reuters reported. According to Reuters, the Houthis announced they will begin targeting vessels owned by major U.S. oil companies.The decision immediately nullifies a fragile truce brokered by Oman on May 6, which had paused Houthi strikes on U.S. ships in exchange for a halt to U.S.-UK airstrikes on Yemen.ÿ±ŸàŸäÿ™ÿ±ÿ≤: ÿ¨ŸÖÿßÿπÿ© ÿ&…
(2025-10-01). Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, fell olive trees in West Bank. aljazeera.com There have been more than 2,400 settler attacks on Palestinian property since October 2023, with over 3,000 displaced.
(2025-10-01). Explainer: What would it take to end the US govt shutdown. geo.tv 
(2025-10-01). September manufacturing PMI rises; market demand seen to be recovering. ecns.cn Based on changes in sub-indices and sector-specific indicators, analysts suggest market demand is stabilizing and recovering, with accelerated production expansion and sustained rapid growth in new growth drivers.
(2025-10-01). The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat 'immoral activities'.
(2025-10-01). How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier. aljazeera.com As Kabul resists action against the Pakistan Taliban, Islamabad is left to weigh military strikes and expulsions.
(2025-10-01). US, UK pledge $96m for Rohingya aid at UN conference. jagonews24.com The United States and the United Kingdom have announced fresh aid commitments totaling US$ 96 million at the first-ever High-Level Conference on the Rohingya and other Myanmar minorities held at the UN headquarters on Tuesday.
(2025-10-01). Federal Whistleblowers Illegally Fired After Exposing 'Chaos' At Trump's HUD. progressivehub.net MAXIMILLIAN ALVAREZ | THE REAL NEWS NETWORK…
(2025-10-01). A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted. aljazeera.com The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.
(2025-10-01). US govt shuts down as Congress fails to pass funding. jagonews24.com The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
(2025-10-01). EU is diversifying its supply chains, but it's still reliant on China. scmp.com Europe's attempt to reduce its dependence on China through trade agreements in Asia may not achieve the intended outcome. Instead of breaking ties, Brussels is being drawn deeper into supply chains where Chinese companies remain central. | EU deals in recent years with Vietnam, Indonesia and India broaden market access and diversify suppliers, yet also channel European demand into production networks controlled by China. Meanwhile, the European Union continues trade talks with Thailand, Malaysia…
(2025-10-01). China debuts world's mightiest hypergravity centrifuge. ecns.cn The machine, coded CHIEF1300, is one of the core components of the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) currently under construction in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2025-10-01). Trump's ICE Has Started Targeting Activists, Not Just Immigrants. truthout.org As President Donald Trump prepares to further unleash a rapidly expanding surveillance state against the administration's critics, recent legal struggles from activists who document and protest Trump's mass deportation campaign may be a preview of what's to come as part of a broader effort to silence dissent. Trump made headlines on September 22 with an executive order declaring "Antifa,"… |
(2025-10-01). The Ghost of 'We the Peoples': Trump's UN Speech and a Strained World Order. moderndiplomacy.eu "We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war…" Those opening words of the UN Charter were not meant as an ornament. They were carved from the rubble of two world wars, a vow that dignity and sovereign equality must stand above brute force. Eighty years on, …
(2025-10-01). EU leaders to discuss security, Ukraine after drone incidents. newarab.com 
European leaders are converging on Copenhagen on Wednesday for two summits focused on security, defense and the Denmark's defense ministry said that a precision radar system has been set up at Copenhagen airport to help keep watch. Unidentified drones forced the closure of the airfield a week ago, causing major disruptions to air traffic. | Fr…
(2025-10-01). DRC ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was sentenced to death in absentia by the country's High Military Court on Tuesday, on charges including treason and crimes against humanity. According to the verdict, Kabila was found guilty of multiple offenses, such as participation in an …
(2025-10-01). UN Security Council approves new military force to battle Haiti's gangs. scmp.com The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops. | The new force can now have a maximum of 5,500 uniformed personnel, including police officers and soldiers, unlike the current mission, which is just law enforcement.
(2025-10-01). Trump signed executive order the of Qatar on day he met with Netanyahu. haaretz.com The order says that the United States shall take any lawful measure, 'including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military,' to defend Qatar if it is attacked. On Monday, Netanyahu apologized for Israel's attempted assassination of Hamas leadership in Doha…
(2025-10-01). Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A federal judge has ruled that, for now, Pennsylvania will not lose millions of federal dollars for refusing to turn over personal data about food-stamp recipients. | On Monday, California federal judge Maxine Chesney
(2025-10-01). Pakistan Floods: Punjab Schools Introduce Three-Shift System to Save Education. thinktank.pk The Pakistani Ministry of Education has launched a two- and three-shift school system in Punjab to ensure children continue learning after devastating floods destroyed more than 3,000 schools. Footage shows children studying in dimly lit classrooms, walking through flooded streets, and attending makeshift schools. Teachers and journalists highlight the challenges as families struggle to rebuild …
(2025-10-01). Charlie Kirk and the Making of an AI-Generated Martyr. counterpunch.org 
An AI-generated image of Charlie Kirk embracing Jesus. Another of Kirk posing with angel wings and halo. Then there's the one of Kirk standing with George Floyd at the gates of heaven. When prominent political or cultural figures die in the U.S., the remembrance of their life often veers into hagiography. And that's what's been
(2025-10-01). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-01). Trump Signs Order Giving Security Guarantee To Qatar After Israeli Attack. news.antiwar.com President Trump has signed an executive order pledging to provide Qatar with a security guarantee similar to NATO's Article 5, a step that came after Israel bombed the country, which is a major regional ally of the US and hosts about 10,000 US troops. Trump's order says that the US shall "regard any armed attack …
(2025-10-01). Woman javelin thrower Moradi wins bronze at New Delhi 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Zeinab Moradi Rashnou of Iran took a bronze medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). What Is 'Ear Seeding', The Tiktok Trend Said To Treat Stress And Fatigue? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ear seeding is having a moment on TikTok and Instagram . One video of someone's experience of ear seeding has been liked more than half a million times . Supermodel …
(2025-10-01). Govt hikes petrol prices by Rs4.07. gnnhd.tv 
Diesel up by Rs4.04 for next fortnight…
(2025-10-01). drama and Azealia Banks to perform in Israel and mark Oct. 7 anniversary. haaretz.com Banks plans to visit the Dead Sea, Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and the Nova festival site of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, as well as the Jabotinsky Institute, honoring the leader whose Revisionist movement influenced Israel's right-wing Likud party…
(2025-10-01). Trump orders military to prepare for domestic 'war from within'. jagonews24.com In an extraordinary and highly controversial address to hundreds of top US military officials gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, President Donald Trump directed the armed forces to prepare for expanded domestic operations targeting "crime, civil unrest, and the enemy within"—a directive that has ignited fierce condemnation from civil rights groups, veterans' organizations, and legal experts.
(2025-10-01). Trump doubles down and mocks Hakeem Jeffries with new AI video. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has doubled down on mocking Democratic leaders by taking to Truth Social and posting a stereotypical AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries during his interview with MSNBC. During the interview with MSNBC, Jeffries was decrying Trump's previous AI-generated video, which featured him and Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer. The first video showed Schumer speaking in a fake voice while Jeffries stood in the back wearing a sombrero and a mustache, as mariachi music played in the background. Many criticized the video, describing it as "racist" and "unprofessi…
(2025-10-01). AI is a dangerous billionaire boondoggle. peoplesworld.org 
There's a reason people say "Don't Mess with Texas." Texans know you can't take BS to the bank. So when I heard Fermi America, an energy startup run by former Texas governor Rick Perry, wants to open a nuclear-powered AI data center they call "Project Matador" down the road from my home in the Panhandle, …
(2025-10-01). Latin America Expert Claims Trump Admin Officials Seek To Oust Maduro Through The U.S.'s Military Operation In The Caribbean. latintimes.com An expert in Latin American geopolitics claimed in an op-ed published in the New York Times that high-ranking officials in the Trump administration are seeking the end of the Maduro regime through the U.S's military operation in the Caribbean…
(2025-10-01). Learning from Assata: A young Black socialist on duty and discipline. peoplesdispatch.org 
Black revolutionary freedom fighter Peoples Dispatch spoke to Rachel Domond, a 28-year-old Black organizer, visual artist, and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, on how S…
(2025-10-01). Yunus leaves New York for Dhaka. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has left New York for Dhaka, concluding his nine-day tour of the United States.
(2025-10-01). Can Trump save Argentina's crisis-stricken economy as he hopes? aljazeera.com The US is planning to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina in support to President Javier Milei.
(2025-10-01). Labor's 2035 emission target a cruel deception. greenleft.org.au Labor's 2035 emission target a cruel deception | Pip Hinman |
(2025-10-01). Durant envisions signing extension with Rockets. gnnhd.tv 
Kevin Durant said he envisions himself signing a contract extension with the Rockets.
(2025-10-01). Sunday 10/12: Free Training: ICE and Your Workplace: What You Need to Know. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley.
(2025-10-01). Trump administration celebrates the perpetrators of the Wounded Knee Massacre. strategic-culture.su By Tom MACKAMAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | War Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that 20 US soldiers who took part in the…
(2025-10-01). US government faces shutdown as Senate rejects funding bills; what is it and who will be impacted ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States was headed toward a federal government shutdown on Tuesday night after the Senate rejected a temporary funding measure, while President Donald Trump heightened tensions by warning of potential new layoffs among federal employees. | The Senate voted 55-45 against the bill, leaving almost no chance of keeping the government running beyond midnight. The shutdown is set to begin at 12: 01 a.m. Wednesday, forcing agencies to halt "nonessential" operations. The move could disrupt air travel, stall economic reports, and close everything from research labs to small-business loan programs.
(2025-10-01). Google's Android for PC: 'I've seen it, it is incredible'. gnnhd.tv Google is continuing to slowly tease its rumored plans to bring Android to PCs, merging it with ChromeOS, and now Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is getting in on the action. He says he's seen a version of the software, and that he "can't wait to have one." Amon …
(2025-10-01). Zubeen Garg Death: Festival Organiser, Manager Arrested In Delhi – What We Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Zubeen Garg Death: Police have arrested the chief organiser of the North East India Festival (NIEF) Shayamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma in connection …
(2025-10-01). Israel Has a New $6M Plan to Flood Gen Z Platforms With Pro-Israel Content. truthout.org The government of Israel has hired a new conservative-aligned firm, Clock Tower X LLC, to create media for Gen Z audiences in a contract worth $6 million. At least 80 percent of content Clock Tower produces will be "tailored to Gen Z audiences across platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, and other relevant digital and broadcast outlets" with a minimum goal of 50 million… |
(2025-10-01). Sexual Assaults in JROTC and the Larger Military. counterpunch.org 
Dozens and perhaps hundreds of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors "have been accused of sexually abusing or harassing students in the past five years" (New York Times, September 26, 2025). JROTC operates in 3,400 public schools "where veterans teach teenagers about topics such as military history, life skills, and marksmanship to half a million students each
(2025-10-01). This Couple Serves Uniquely Delicious Nicaraguan-Persian Street Food in L.A. lataco.com Koobideh and carne asada, served with gallo pinto and tajadas (fried plantains). Or lamb shank braised in saffron and spices, with hummus. You can have it all at this street food stand in South Central.
(2025-10-01). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-10-01). Elon Musk Calls Jewish Advocacy Organization ADL a 'Hate Group'. latintimes.com Billionaire Elon Musk claimed that Jewish advocacy organization Anti Defamation League (ADL) is a "hate group" for including Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA in its glossary of extremist groups.
(2025-10-01). On eve of shutdown, Democrats plead for talks, while Trump, Republicans issue fascist attacks. wsws.org As the US government barreled toward a Tuesday midnight shutdown, Democrats pleaded for negotiations, while President Donald Trump and the Republicans issued fascistic attacks on Democratic leaders and threatened to use a shutdown to carry out mass permanent layoffs of federal workers.
(2025-10-01). Saturday 11/8: MECA & Joining 22nd Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org Ciel Space, 935 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-10-01). War Chief Hegseth Says US Military Is Done With 'Politically Correct' Rules of Engagement. news.antiwar.com US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said in an address to hundreds of generals and admirals on Tuesday that there should be no more "politically correct" rules of engagement for the US military as he presented his recently rebranded Department of War as a ruthless force that can produce overwhelming violence. "We're training warriors, not …
(2025-10-01). The Gulf Cooperation Council, NATO, and the Collapse of Collective Security. juancole.com San Marcos, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Within the span of 24 hours in early September, Russia deployed drones into Polish airspace, and Israel launched an aerial attack in Doha, Qatar. Although few commentaries were made connecting the two events, both states deployed airpower to regional collective security organizations, specifically the Gulf Cooperation …
(2025-10-01). Follow live: Darnold finds Barner for TD to give Seahawks the lead. gnnhd.tv 
A look at the biggest plays between Arizona and Seattle.
(2025-10-01). Expatriates can vote from anywhere in the world: CEC. jagonews24.com Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has announced that no matter where Bangladeshis live, expatriates will be able to cast their votes in the upcoming election with the help of modern technology.
(2025-10-01). Why has the US government shut down and what's next? scmp.com At 12.01am on Wednesday, US Eastern time (12.01pm Hong Kong time), the US government shut down after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to reach a funding deal. | Here,…
(2025-10-01). Patrick Lawrence: The War Dept's War on Media. scheerpost.com Pete Hegseth at the 2021 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA. (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / It should be evident by now to anyone paying even…
(2025-10-01). Saudi Arabia budget deficit forecast more than doubles. newarab.com 
The deficit is forecast to remain high in 2026 at 3.3 percent of GDP, or 165 billion riyals ($44 billion). | The finance ministry, which had previously forecast a 2025 deficit of just 2.3 percent of GDP, forecast expenditures of 1.3 trillion riyals and revenues of 1.15 trillion. | It predicted GDP growth of 4.4 percent this year, driven by a five percent increase in…
(2025-10-01). DHS Plans More State-Run Extrajudicial Black Sites Like "Alligator Alcatraz" truthout.org In late August, the sister of Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez posted a tearful video on TikTok in which she announced that her brother had died while detained at the "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant jail in Florida. Rivas Velásquez suffered a severe medical incident on August 5 — captured in real time through a phone call from another detainee that we shared publicly with consent given — and… |
(2025-10-01). Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died. whyy.org The Jane Goodall Institute said in post on Instagram Wednesday that the renowned primatologist has died. | While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people, and also noted their distinct personalities. Her observations and subsequent magazine and documentary appearances in the 1960s trans…
(2025-10-01). Capturing resilience in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com In Afghanistan's earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the loss and the hope of people rebuilding.
(2025-10-01). The new authoritarianism: AI turns convenience into control. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-01). Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela aprueba tratado de asociación estratégica con Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela aprobó este martes en segunda discusión el proyecto de ley sobre el tratado de asociación estratégica y cooperación entre la República Bolivariana y Rusia, en interés de mejorar la operatividad de las relaciones de alto nivel que existen entre ambas naciones. | Poco antes de la votación, el presidente del Legislativo, Jorge Rodríguez afirmó: Es de trascendental importancia que la Asamblea Nacional, que el Parlamento […] apruebe y refrende un acuerdo ya firmado entre el Gobierno de Venezuela, presidido por Nicolás Maduro, y el Gobierno de la Federación Rusa, presidido por el pres…
(2025-10-01). Disobey Trump! Obey humanity! workers.org 
We recently discussed the name change of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, highlighting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's apparent satisfaction with that change, which pointed toward imbuing the troops with a culture of wanton massacre. Today we have to admit we misjudged Hegseth's glee. Hegseth has . . . |
(2025-10-01). Iran, Turkey to Establish New Border Crossing. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran and Turkey have reached initial agreements on inaugurating the Kuzehrash border crossing near the city of Salmas in Iran's West Azarbaijan Province, which will serve as the fourth official land crossing between the two neighbors.
(2025-10-01). NIDC digs, completes drilling of 67 oil, gas wells in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) dug and completed the digging operations of 67 oil and gas wells in the country's onshore and offshore oil-rich regions during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), Hamidreza Shafiei Makvandi, the deputy managing director of the company for operation, announced.
(2025-10-01). Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Kairat in Champions League. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Atletico to power past Kairat Almaty.
(2025-10-01). Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 69. jagonews24.com The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 69 on Wednesday, a disaster official said, with scores of injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu.
(2025-10-01). Quarterback Struggles Intensified by Offensive Line Injuries. devdiscourse.com The NFL is grappling with a wave of injuries impacting offensive lines, leaving many teams' quarterbacks exposed to increased pressure. This situation was evident when the Chargers, missing key linemen Rashawn Slater and Mekhi Becton, saw Justin Herbert sacked twice and under constant threat during their recent game against the Giants.
(2025-10-01). 268 tourism projects worth $130 million inaugurated across Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— A total of 268 tourism projects were inaugurated simultaneously via video conference by Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). Some 500 cases of dengue reported in six months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — From the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 21, till September 27, a total of 497 cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed in the country, according to the health ministry.
(2025-10-01). Trump's Pentagon chief outlines vision for US military. geo.tv 
US Army soldiers from B Company wait in a staging area before boarding a transport plane bound for Europe on a deployment launched in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, US, March 11, 2022. — Reuters
(2025-10-01). Afghanistan: Internet Shutdowns Imperil Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Women in their office in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 3, 2024. | © 2024 Siddiqullah Alizai/AP Photo | (New York) — The Taliban's internet shutdowns are inflicting serious harm on people's rights and livelihoods throughout Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. The shutdowns, which began in mid-September 2025 and covered the entire country by the month's end, have impeded access to education, commerce, media, and healthcare services.Taliban officials claimed they initiated the shutdowns to prevent "immoral behavior," initially blocking fiber optics in several northern provinc…
(2025-10-01). 'Deeply Un-American': Trump Tells Generals to Use US Cities as Military 'Training Grounds'. scheerpost.com President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine during a town hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Brett Wilk…
(2025-10-01). The Economy Grew at a 1.6 Percent Rate in the First Half. counterpunch.org 
Some folks have gotten a bit carried away with the revisions that put the second quarter growth rate at 3.8 percent. That does look impressive in isolation, but it is important to remember the economy shrank at a 0.6 percent rate in the first quarter. That puts the average at 1.6 percent for the first
(2025-10-01). Prime Minister Carney demands "significant changes" as Canada Post workers continue strike against government assault on postal service. wsws.org The strikers face a political struggle against the Liberal government and all corporate Canada, which back the demands of Canada Post management to the hilt.
(2025-10-01). Daughter of ex-Tunisian president arrested in France. newarab.com 
A daughter of Tunisia's former president Halima Ben Ali was arrested at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris as she was about to board a flight to Dubai. | She is to appear on Wednesday at the Paris prosecutor's office "for notification of the request for provisional arrest" issued by Tunisian authorities, it said. | She will then be placed under either extra…
(2025-10-01). China's online literature gains global reach. ecns.cn The 2025 China International Online Literature Week kicks off in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.As Chinese stories travel across borders through online literature, the medium has become part of the "new three pillars" of China's cultural exports—alongside online dramas and games—serving as a key bridge for sharing traditional Chinese culture with the world.
(2025-10-01). Santiago de Cuba confirma dos fallecidos tras derrumbe por lluvias. radiohc.cu El gobernador de Santiago de Cuba, Manuel Falcón Hernández confirmó este martes en un programa especial del Telecentro Tele Turquino, el fallecimiento de dos personas del sexo masculino de 53 y 60 años, respectivamente, en la capital provincial, como resultado del derrumbe parcial de su vivienda, provocado por las intensas lluvias asociadas a la tormenta tropical Imelda. | La autoridad gubernamental precisó que el hecho ocurrió el pasado fin de semana, cuando el evento hidrometeorológico afectó, de forma significativa, a varios territorios de esa provincia oriental cubana, dejando severos daños materiales e impac…
(2025-10-01). "Polarised" politics to blame for US govt shutdown. aljazeera.com White House columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has meant more frequent govt shutdowns.
(2025-10-01). Presidente de Cuba recibió a titular de Relaciones Internacionales y Comercio de Namibia. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió en la tarde de este martes a la ministra de Relaciones Internacionales y Comercio de Namibia, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, jefa de la delegación de ese país a la primera sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental entre ambas naciones. | En su cuenta en la red social X, la Presidencia señaló: ⚪ Queremos introducir un contenido económico y cultural a nuestras históricas relaciones, consideró. Estos tiempos difíciles, añadió, presentan una oportunidad a los países del Sur para que se unan, y recha…
(2025-10-01). Saturday 10/18: Skytown Fall Fest: Race, Create & Celebrate. indybay.org Address: 5714 Solano Ave, Richmond, CA 94805…
(2025-10-01). Closer Iran-China Partnership More Vital amid Global Challenges: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal with China remains a top priority for Tehran, saying the shifting international and regional dynamics make closer bilateral cooperation more necessary than ever.
(2025-10-01). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-10-01). How does China's K visa work and can it compete with the H-1B? aljazeera.com China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.
(2025-10-01). The Eight Sickest Halloween Haunts In L.A. and O.C. lataco.com Honoring the kind of immersive atmospheres and talented actors that aren't recognized with Hollywood statuettes, but instead in thrills off giving you a good ol' fashioned jump scare.
(2025-10-01). Moroccans take to the streets in largest protests in years. peoplesdispatch.org Prioritizing the expenditure of public finances on building stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World cup, while the situation of healthcare sector, education and employment has been drastically deteriorating, have sparked nationwide protests.
(2025-10-01). Trump Is Using Government Websites to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown. truthout.org As the Trump administration uses federal resources to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, President Donald Trump suggested this week that he may use the shutdown to unilaterally carry out more of his authoritarian agenda. Trump indicated to reporters on Tuesday that he views the shutdown as an opportunity to fire federal workers and eliminate government programs. "We can get rid… |
(2025-10-01). Iranian Admin to Ratify Counterplan against Snapback. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian administration has prepared a comprehensive plan to confront the so-called snapback mechanism, which will be formally ratified at the upcoming cabinet session on Sunday, a spokeswoman said.
(2025-10-01). Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals. aljazeera.com Rescuers scrambling to find survivors are hampered as the region recovers from a recent typhoon.
(2025-10-01). Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien to win China Open final. aljazeera.com Sinner rebounds from his recent US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a third title of the season in Beijing.
(2025-10-01). Exploring stunning milky way in Xizang. ecns.cn Located in Xizang?Autonomous Region, the Ngari Prefecture is known as the "roof of the roof of the world." Its unique conditions such as high altitude, little precipitation, low humidity, sparse population, and limited economic activity, provide an exceptional environment for stargazing.
(2025-10-01). Concierto en La Habana ratificará solidaridad con Venezuela. radiohc.cu Casa de las Américas, de La Habana, anunció para mañana día primero, un concierto de solidaridad con la Revolución Bolivariana y el presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, informó el presidente de esa institución cultural, Abel Prieto, desde su cuenta en X. | El trovador Raúl Torres encabezará la cita, acompañado de invitados, en un programa que incluirá piezas de su repertorio y canciones dedicadas a líderes latinoamericanos, con el objetivo de reafirmar el respaldo a la hermana nación suramericana y expresar rechazo a las acciones de carácter imperialista y fascista. | Torres, diputado a l…
(2025-10-01). Doctors find no evidence of rape in Khagrachhari schoolgirl. jagonews24.com No signs of rape were found in the health examination of a teenage schoolgirl from the Marma community in Khagrachhari. The medical report indicated that all 10 indicators tested for signs of sexual assault were marked as "normal."
(2025-10-01). Australians Want To Spend More On Space But We Don't Really Know Where We're Going. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, Sydney hosts the world's largest space conference , attracting astronauts and heads of space agencies from around the planet. It's a great time to ask: what …
(2025-10-01). ICE Agents Appear To Attack And Injure New York Journalists While Apprehending Migrants At Immigration Hearings. newsone.com 
(2025-10-01). Introducing Collateral Damage . theintercept.com Collateral Damage is a new investigative podcast series examining the half-century-long war on drugs, its enduring ripple effects, and the devastating consequences of building a massive war machine aimed at the public itself. Hosted by The so-called "war on drugs" began as a metaphor to demonstrate the country's fervent commitment…
(2025-10-01). World's first in-situ diameter-adjustable tunnel boring machine rolled out. ecns.cn The world's first in-situ diameter-adjustable tunnel boring machine was rolled out at an equipment company in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, representing a significant breakthrough in the field of rail transit construction in China.
(2025-10-01). Border Agents Rescue Migrant Abandoned At The Top Of The Border Wall By Smugglers. latintimes.com Border agents say the rescued a migrant stuck at the top of the border wall after being abandoned there by smugglers…
(2025-10-01). UN Approves Sending Thousands Of Additional Troops To Fight Gangs In Haiti. latintimes.com The UN's Security Council has approved a resolution that significantly expands and transforms a security mission aimed at fighting gangs in Haiti, which control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince…
(2025-10-01). Former Algeria minister handed 7 years in prison. newarab.com 
An Haddam headed Algeria's National Social Security Fund between 2015 and 2019, later becoming labour minister until 2020. | He was convicted in a case involving the purchase of property he had falsely alleged was for the social security fund, reports said. | Also convicted was the property developer who sold the building, who was handed a seven-year term, reports said. | Two former mayors…
(2025-10-01). RAI to expand capacity by prioritizing fast-track projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) is going to focus on short-term, high-yield projects to expand network capacity, the head of company said.
(2025-10-01). Jose Mourinho's Triumphant Return to Stamford Bridge. devdiscourse.com Stamford Bridge echoed with chants of 'Jose Mourinho, Jose Mourinho' as Chelsea fans embraced their former manager, now with Benfica, during a Champions League encounter.
(2025-10-01). Racial Gerrymandering Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Voting Map. newsone.com 
Source: MOISES AVILA / Getty | Over the summer, Texas triggered a nationwide redistricting battle by redrawing its congressional maps to protect the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives. A panel of federal judges is set to review the map after several civil rights groups filed a lawsuit accusing the Texas redistricting effort of being little more than racial gerrymandering. |
(2025-10-01). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-01). Texas A&M professor, dean and department head fired in far-right backlash. wsws.org Within 48 hours of audio of a professor teaching that there are more than two genders being uploaded to social media, the professor was fired.
(2025-10-01). Flytoday: A Comprehensive Online Travel Platform in Iran's Evolving Tourism Market. tehrantimes.com Since its establishment in 2005 (1384 in the Iranian calendar), Flytoday has developed into one of the most significant online travel service providers in Iran. The Tehran-based private company has steadily expanded its portfolio, offering a wide spectrum of services thatrange from domestic and international flights to hotels, train travel, tours, and complementary travel solutions. Over nearly two decades of operations, the platform has played a central role in reshaping how Iranians plan, book, and manage their journeys.
(2025-10-01). Over 90 people believed buried under rubble after Indonesia school collapse. aljazeera.com Authorities say six people are still alive under the rubble of the school and in contact with rescue workers.
(2025-10-01). Democrats' shutdown strategy hinges on a risky bet. gnnhd.tv 
The Trump administration will use a government shutdown to gut the Democratic Party's favorite federal agencies. Or at least, this is what the president wants Democrats to believe, as they negotiate over a bill to prevent federal funding from lapsing on Octo…
(2025-10-01). Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing. aljazeera.com High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
(2025-10-01). Pentagon Confirms US Troops Will Stay in Iraq After Drawdown. news.antiwar.com The US Department of War has confirmed that US troops will remain in Iraq indefinitely under a deal signed with the Iraqi government last year that called for an end to the US-led anti-ISIS mission in the country. According to Stars & Stripes, a senior Pentagon official has said that the US is slightly reducing …
(2025-10-01). Saturday 10/4: The Class War, Tariff & the Working Class in Namibia & South Africa. indybay.org By Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/89661564915?pwd=X7CqtP……
(2025-10-01). Jewish Advocacy Organization ADL Removes Glossary Of 'Extremism' After Elon Musk Calls It a 'Hate Group'. latintimes.com Jewish advocacy organization Anti Defamation League removed its entire "Glossary of Extremism and Hate" after getting backlash for having included Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA…
(2025-10-01). Shanghai inaugurates first highway supercharging station. ecns.cn East China's metropolis, Shanghai, has officially launched its first highway intelligent supercharging station at the Fengjing service area along the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, ahead of the National Day holiday.
(2025-10-01). Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt. aljazeera.com Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.
(2025-10-01). Armed Forces Face-Off Across the Euphrates, Putting Syria at Risk of Rupture. moderndiplomacy.eu Similar to much of its contemporary history, Syria once again finds itself staring down a perilous crossroads. Nine months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the country is divided by the Euphrates River into two rival armed camps: an Islamist-dominated government in Damascus and a Kurdish-led administration in the east. The frontline is tense, with …
(2025-10-01). RFK Threatens a Century of Medical Progress. otherwords.org Arguably the most important medical innovation of the 20th century is under attack, in part because it's been so effective. | We live in an era when diseases such as polio are incredibly rare — because of childhood vaccines. Now, thanks to the antivaxxer-in-chief at the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., we may be reentering the era of long-eradicated infectious diseases. | In a contentious
(2025-10-01). Craftsman turns unique hobby into best seller. ecns.cn Dozens of Pi's creations — from sci-fi automatons to anime characters — are now on display in the park's showroom."ÄÄ"ÄÄFor Pi, this is more than an exhibition.His income has stabilized, and he is now considering building up a small team of assistants."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe models are not limited to paper art.
(2025-10-01). Holguín se viste de iberoamérica: 31 ediciones de diálogo y cultura sostenible. radiohc.cu Octubre marca en el calendario cultural cubano la cita ineludible con la Fiesta de la Cultura Iberoamericana. Del 24 al 30 de este mes, la ciudad de Holguín abrirá sus puertas a la trigésima primera edición de este evento, un punto de convergencia para turistas, artistas, intelectuales, académicos y emprendedores atraídos por el vibrante panorama del arte y el pensamiento. | Bajo la organización de la Casa de Iberoamérica y la Dirección Provincial de Cultura, el lema de este año, "Cultura y Desarrollo Sostenible", sitúa en el centro del debate el papel de las industrias creativas y el patrimonio inmaterial como m…
(2025-10-01). Chris Hedges Report: It's Time To Fight Back Against Trump's Fascist Regime. popularresistance.org Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, corporate critic and former presidential candidate, asks these questions to demonstrate how Americans often sell themselves short regarding their power as citizens. | Nader, whose life-long mission has been to empower people to fight back against corrupt politicians and greedy corporate criminals, joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to continue to spread this message at a critical juncture in American politics. | With Donald Trump's increasing fascistic repression and an impending government shutdown, Nader offers a roadmap for how both government off…
(2025-10-01). Toxic gas leak leaves 5 dead in Henan. ecns.cn Five people have died and three others have been injured following a toxic gas leak on Tuesday in a chemical plant in Shancheng district, Hebi city, Henan province.
(2025-10-01). Trump addresses top military brass at Quantico, highlights global strategy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump convened a high-profile summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico today, addressing over 300 senior military leaders, including generals and admirals, in a rare gathering organized by War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The meeting, called on short notice, comes amid escalating global tensions, including Russia's drone attacks on Kyiv and growing instability in the Taiwan Strait.During the session, Trump outlined a comprehensive military strategy, focusing on enhancing U.S. readiness, countering China's naval expansion, and coordinating potential long-range missile support to Ukraine. Pre…
(2025-10-01). Florida Teen Shot Himself in Leg to Sell 'Completely Made Up' Kidnapping By "Hispanic" Men, Cops Say. latintimes.com Police said that a Florida teen staged a kidnapping, even shooting himself in the leg as part of the ruse…
(2025-10-01). Ecuador: National strike against Noboa's neoliberal policies met with brutal repression. greenleft.org.au Ecuador: National strike against Noboa's neoliberal policies met with brutal repression | Susan Price |
(2025-10-01). 31 killed in 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines. jagonews24.com A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, killing at least 31 people on the island of Cebu, with fears the toll could rise.
(2025-10-01). L'Occidente soffoca il dissenso per preparare i cittadini alla guerra. strategic-culture.su Tale situazione ha generato le drammatiche premesse volte a veicolare una cultura di guerra, alimentata da paure costruite ad arte ed artificialmente, inventando nemici laddove non esistono | Segue nostro Nel tempo presente, contraddistinto da contrasti spesso più verbali e verbosi che sostanziali, ma sempre e comunque dicotomici, che non ammettono spazio per il dialogo, il confronto, l'approfondimento, in cui si veicolano modelli assolu…
(2025-10-01). Taliban denies reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan. newarab.com 
The The announcement was the Taliban's first public statement on a Several provinces last month confirmed an internet shutdown…
(2025-10-01). Postbank affirms Master Services Agreement with SASSA still in place. sanews.gov.za Postbank affirms Master Services Agreement with SASSA still in place | Postbank has announced that its Master Services Agreement (MSA) with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) remains firmly in place. | In a statement on Tuesday, Postbank said this agreement will continue unchanged until an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) has been constituted and has deliberated on the matter. | "This brings certainty and reassurance to millions of social grant beneficiaries, who will continue to use their Postbank Black Cards and SASSA Gold Cards with confidence, enjoying uninterrupted access to their grants and…
(2025-10-01). Thursday 10/9: Presentation of the Book "Knowledge for Other Possible Worlds" indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-01). Could China Conduct A Surprise Invasion Of Taiwan? menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Conventional wisdom has long said that signs of a Chinese military build-up – such as deploying masses of troops, assets and vessels to areas near the coast opposite Taiwan – …
(2025-10-01). Federal employee caused shooter hoax at New Jersey's Joint Base MDL to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say. whyy.org A scare about a supposed shooting that Malika Brittingham, a civilian who works for the Naval Air Warfare Center and was assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, faces charges that she knowingly conveyed false information about an active shooter who didn't exist, according to a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors. | Br…
(2025-10-01). Cartels Are Now Also Recruiting Americans To Their Ranks Through Social Media: Report. latintimes.com Different reports across the years have detailed how cartels are using social media to recruit operatives in Mexico. Now, CNN is claiming that the initiative has expanded to the U.S.
(2025-10-01). Senator Lindsey Graham unsettled by Hezbollah's power. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made a clear statement when he said, "It is not possible for the Middle East to be normalized until Hezbollah is taken off the table."
(2025-10-01). TikTok investor: 'Embed the love and respect for Israel' in the US. responsiblestatecraft.org The $14 billion deal to transfer TikTok's ownership away from ByteDance, a company with roots in China, may be the culmination of the Biden and Trump administration's efforts to force divestment of Chinese-linked ownership in the social media behemoth. Fears over foreign influence at TikTok undergirded the campaign but an executive at one of the new investors has expressed a commitment to influencing U.S. public opinion in favor of Israel.In a previously unreported
(2025-10-01). LIVE: Barcelona vs PSG — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with full team news before our text commentary stream of the league phase encounter.
(2025-10-01). Philippines earthquake death toll nears 60. jagonews24.com The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines approached 60 on Wednesday, with injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu as workers carried dozens of body bags away in the chaotic aftermath.
(2025-10-01). Multiple explosions reported in Munich, Germany. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several blasts were reported in Munich, Germany, on Tuesday, according to media outlets.DW newspaper clarified that German police and firefighters are responding to a situation in the major German city of Munich after reports of an explosion in the northern part of the city.A fire in a detached house in Munich was behind the sound of the explosion on Tuesday. German Bild newspaper said that authorities found one dead person and another injured inside the place.‚ùóÔ∏èMultiple explosions reported in Munich, Germany — Bild | Large police & fire department presen…
(2025-10-01). Iranian sprinter Safarzadeh seizes silver at 2025 New Delhi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian woman sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh won a silver medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). Friday 10/3: Seaside: The Link Between Militarization and the Climate Crisis. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2025-10-01). Okwong in the spotlight at Stanbic Entebbe Open. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Reigning champion Titus Okwong, will be relishing his moment once again when he defends his crown at the Stanbic Entebbe Open, that tees off from 5-9 October at East Africa's oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club. "My game has deeped abit and am working on my game at the …
(2025-10-01). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-01). Araqchi Blames US Obstructionism for Failure of New York Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the US for blocking progress in recent diplomatic exchanges, saying that American obstructionism prevented his talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly from yielding results.
(2025-10-01). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-10-01). Experts from Russia and Vietnam Discuss Prospects for Development of Bilateral Relations. russiancouncil.ru On September 29, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a round table entitled "Russia and Vietnam in the face of growing competition in the Asia-Pacific region and Eurasia: Points of Convergence."
(2025-10-01). Taiwan Rejects U.S. Proposal for 50-50 Semiconductor Production Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has pushed back against a reported U.S. proposal that would require half of all semiconductor production to take place on American soil. The idea surfaced after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Washington's plan was to split chip-making evenly between the two countries. Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, returning from tariff talks in Washington, …
(2025-10-01). Online meeting in Sri Lanka: Oppose restructuring of the CEB! Defend CEB employees' struggle! wsws.org The CEB workers' fight to defend their rights has become a focal point in the struggle to defeat the Dissanayake government's IMF program.
(2025-10-01). DR Congo military court sentences ex-president to death for treason. scmp.com A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for "treason". | Kabila, 54, who was neither present nor represented at the trial in the capital, Kinshasa, was found guilty of complicity with the M23 anti-government armed group, which has seized swathes of the resource-rich Congolese east with Rwandan help.
(2025-10-01). Gutting Food Programs Won't Make Us Healthy. progressive.org If the Trump Administration truly wants to make children and our food healthier, it must stop dismantling proven programs.
(2025-10-01). Twenty Years After Katrina, the City's All-Charter Schools System Is Failing Many Families. counterpunch.org 
To mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans, numerous articles and opinion pieces have appeared in prominent media outlets touting the supposed improvement of the city's public school system since the storm. Katrina's immediate aftermath saw the state of Louisiana disempower the democratically elected school board by taking over the management of 107 out of 128
(2025-10-01). Arrests Made in Zubeen Garg's Mysterious Death Investigation. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, Shyamkanu Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East India Festival, and Siddhartha Sharma, the manager of the late singer Zubeen Garg, have been apprehended by police officials. The arrests come as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's untimely death in Singapore.
(2025-10-01). Editor's Note: The Summer of Secession. progressive.org A note from Features Editor Alexandra Tempus on the new America that is emerging.
(2025-10-01). Europe's Drone Crisis: Can the Wall Stop Chaos Until Ukraine Wins? thinktank.pk Europe's eastern borders are buzzing with urgency. The European Union has kicked off its ambitious "Drone Wall" project, a network of sensors and interceptors designed to counter escalating Russian airspace violations. With recent drone swarms over Poland, airport shutdowns in Denmark, and fighter jet incursions in Estonia, the question on everyone's mind is clear: Can …
(2025-10-01). Video: Suspects in Argentina triple femicide arrested in Peru. aljazeera.com Police in Peru say they have arrested the main suspects in the murders of two women and a girl.
(2025-10-01). Fruits have highest inflation rate among commodity groups in sixth month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- According to a report by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI), the country's point-to-point inflation rate reached 45.3 percent in the sixth month of the current Iranian calendar year, Shahrivar (August 23-Septemebr 22), which shows a 2.9 percentage point increase compared to last month. This means that Iranian households, on average, spent 45.3 percent more than in Shahrivar of last year to purchase an identical basket of goods and services.
(2025-10-01). Venezuela's Minister of the Interior: We Must Be Prepared for Any Attempt at Aggression. orinocotribune.com Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's minister of the interior, stated that all Venezuelans must be prepared for any attempted aggression against the country by the US. | During a law enforcement ceremony in Yaracuy state to reinforce the Peace Quadrants program, the minister said that national unity must prevail in the face of attacks and threats from foreign forces, while condemning US interference in the country's internal affairs. | "We must be prepared—which is the ultimate goal of everything we are doing—for any attempt at aggression against our country, against the people of Venezuela," he said. | He r…
(2025-10-01). Thousands of federal workers face unpaid leave as US govt shuts down. jagonews24.com The federal government officially shut down at midnight on Tuesday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, marking the first government shutdown since 2019.
(2025-10-01). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-10-01). 20 countries attend intl. nano-tech Olympiad for students. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Participants from 20 countries attended the first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) for high school students, held online on September 29.
(2025-10-01). Trump Admin Deports Former Cuban Judge Who Sentenced Anti-Regime Protesters: 'Inadmissible Due To Her Affiliation'. latintimes.com The Trump administration deported a former judge who worked in Cuba and sentenced people who protested against the regime, according to a new report…
(2025-10-01). Iran ease past Kyrgyzstan at CAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan in straight sets (25-12, 25-18, 25-13) at their opening match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). From Silicon Valley Hustler to Pentagon Player: The Rise of a New Tech 'Warlord'. moderndiplomacy.eu Steven Simoni's transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics. Once known for selling a payments start-up to DoorDash, Simoni has rebranded himself as the co-founder of Allen Control Systems, maker of the "Bullfrog" AI-powered autonomous machine gun. With millions in venture …
(2025-10-01). Our Republic: Finally Lost to a Moron. counterpunch.org 
As Benjamin Franklin was leaving the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a woman asked: "Well Doctor, what have we got a republic or a monarchy?" Franklin's retort has been passed down through history: "A Republic, Madame, if you can keep it." Fast forward: A hundred years ago, H.L. Mencken observed: "As democracy is perfected, the office
(2025-10-01). China's first domestically produced passenger eVTOL rolls off assembly line in Sichuan. ecns.cn China's first domestically-developed large passenger-carrying eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) model AE200-100, designed for low-altitude travel, rolls off the assembly line in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province on Sept. 29, 2025.
(2025-10-01). Net Zero Hobbits Encounter Realities Outside Middle-earth. wattsupwiththat.com We were promised a "green" utopia free of fossil fuels, powered by sunshine and breezes. However, the net zero hobbits living in this imaginary shire were blissfully ignorant of hard realities dictated by physics, engineering and economics.
(2025-10-01). Activities of Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, certified by the Ministry of Interior, is an NGO that was established to facilitate the presence of knowledge-based companies in the country's economic system.
(2025-10-01). The Real Costs of Lawsuit Loans: What You Need to Know. moguldom.com Costs of taking out lawsuit loans vary from one legal funding firm to another. Various factors contribute to these costs. Intending to secure a lawsuit loan for your financial support until you receive the desired settlement amount. If so, you should first know everything about the costs associated with lawsuit loans. Asking yourself: what cost …
(2025-10-01). Galatasaray Surprised Liverpool in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, September 30 (RHC) — Today, Turkish club Galatasaray stunned English side Liverpool by defeating them 1-0 in the second matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. | Nigerian Victor Osimhen scored a penalty in the 16th minute for the hosts, and that was all there was to it, putting the Reds in a difficult situation, with no points in two matches. | Meanwhile, Spanish side Atlético Madrid thrashed German side Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, and English side Chelsea beat Portuguese side Benfica 1-0. | In other matches, Italian side Inter Milan defeated Czech side Slavia Prague 3-0, Norwegian side Bodo Glimt d…
(2025-10-01). What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With a government shutdown going into effect Wednesday, the future of Philadelphia's most iconic historic sites — including Independence National Historical Park — remains uncertain. Union leaders representing National Park Service employees say closures, layoffs and staffing shortfalls will threaten visitor access and the preservation of historic landmarks. | Ed Welch, who leads the union representing Independence Park employees, said staff members haven't recei…
(2025-10-01). Las redes abrazan todo. radiohc.cu En las redes sociales muchas personas, incluyendo políticos, han encontrado nido para fabricar, ensalzar, amplificar o compartir conceptos, noticias y especulaciones, a menudo basados en falsedades, ante los cuales hay que estar muy informados y así deslindar lo verdadero del engaño. | Políticos, empresarios y otras figuras públicas lanzan sus andanadas, como ocurrió con un estadista que en la ONU afirmó haber disipado siete guerras en pocos meses, logro -así calificado por él- para el cual la ONU se guardó elogios. | Ese mismo primer mandatario dijo hace meses que inmigrantes haitianos en la ciudad de Springfiel…
(2001-10-25). Germany targets economic growth with AI and reduced red tape. tribune.com.pk 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Wednesday to make Europe's biggest economy competitive again after the cabinet approved measures aimed at reducing bureaucracy and making it quicker and easier to do business through AI and digitisation. | "We are aware of the problems facing the German economy at the moment, but we aspire to return to the top," Merz said at a press conference at the Borsig Palace on Berlin's outskirts. | Under Merz, Germany has shifted away from decades of fiscal discipline to pass a half-trillion-euro infrastructure and defence package aimed at jump-starting growth in the only G7 eco…
(2025-10-01). Museveni launches campaign, vows to fight theft of PDM funds and drugs. independent.co.ug 
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched his presidential campaigns at Bukalasa Agricultural College grounds in Luweero, where he delivered a powerful call for accountability and pledged to intensify the fight against theft of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds and government drugs. Accompanied by the First Lady and Minister …
(2025-10-01). LeBron's future, Celtics' goals sans Tatum: Biggest question for all 30 teams. gnnhd.tv 
We asked and answered the biggest question facing all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2025-26 season.
(2025-10-01). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Tianjin: Where culture meets daily life. ecns.cn Tianjin, a port city where rivers meet and cultures blend. Known as China's "humor capital," it's a place of laughter, flavor, and charm. From crispy Jianbing Guozi to century-old local snacks, food and wit shape the easygoing spirit that makes Tianjin unforgettable.
(2025-10-01). Louisiana Governor Wants to Deploy National Guard to State's "Urban Centers" truthout.org On Monday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) sent a letter to the Department of Defense requesting federal assistance to "activate" up to 1,000 National Guard troops in the state's "urban centers" through fiscal year 2026. The deployment "would support state and federal law enforcement agencies in addressing ongoing public safety concerns regarding high crime rates," Landry wrote in his letter. |
(2025-10-01). Sunday 10/26: REPORT BACK from the West Bank in 2025. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore – 3036 24th St., SF, CA 94110…
(2025-10-01). An Energy Trojan Horse. wattsupwiththat.com Two organizations, one espousing its nonpartisanship, and the other promoting itself a "right-wing" or Republican, are revealed as increasingly progressive leftist as one peels away layers of other affiliations and partnerships. We may be the world's most viewed site about climate change, but we aren't nearly so organized.
(2025-10-01). Financing Our Own Destruction. popularresistance.org Billionaire private equity executive Antonio Gracias has had a busy year. | In March, as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Gracias was sent in search of supposed fraud at the Social Security Administration. A few weeks later‚Äâ—‚Äâat a rally with his longtime friend and then-head of DOGE, Elon Musk‚Äâ—‚ÄâGracias claimed to have found it. Echoing a right-wing conspiracy theory, Gracias said an increase in Social Security numbers assigned to noncitizens looked like a move to "import voters."
(2025-10-01). China debuts world's mightiest centrifuge in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China on Monday launched the world's largest centrifuge by capacity, which can generate 300 times Earth's gravity and accommodate loads of up to 20 metric tons.
(2025-10-01). Protest Everything Day Proposal In Response to Every Aspect of the Crisis in the USA. fightbackbetter.com It is getting to the point in the USA that right now we have no choice for survival but to…
(2025-10-01). Al-Ittihad's Struggles Continue in Asian Champions League. devdiscourse.com Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite, losing narrowly to Al-Ahli Dubai with a 1-0 scoreline. The decisive moment came at Jeddah, courtesy of a header by Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi from a corner, leaving the home fans in dismay.
(2025-10-01). AIPAC's and Israel's influence is falling in Congress, two opposing letters show just how much. mondoweiss.net 
Two dueling congressional letters on Palestinian statehood reveal how toxic Israel has become among Democrats and show just how far AIPAC's influence has fallen in Washington.
(2025-10-01). Rohingya leaders thank Yunus for 7-point plan at UN. jagonews24.com Rohingya leaders thanked Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus after he presented a seven-point global action plan at the High-Level Conference on the Rohingya and other Myanmar minorities at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
(2025-10-01). The President is Unwell: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-01). Friday 10/3: Assata Shakur Celebration of Life. indybay.org Little Bobby Hutton Park, 1651 Adeline St, Oakland…
(2025-10-01). Tuesday 10/21: Immigrant Voices Film Series: Terrenos Fuera y Dentro & Sui Generis. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California)…
(2025-10-01). DWS to host programme for future leaders. sanews.gov.za DWS to host programme for future leaders | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will host its annual Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) in Boksburg, Gauteng. ⚪ Set to be held from 5—11 October 2025, the programme is aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders in the sector. ⚪ The programme seeks to raise awareness among learners about water use efficiency, resource protection, health, hygiene, and the impact of invasive alien plants. Young minds are given the tools and encouragement to shape the future of this vital sector. ⚪ The WSEP also promotes careers in the water sector b…
(2025-10-01). President Maduro: Venezuela Will Never Be the Backyard of Any Empire. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro said that Venezuela "will never be a backyard, a colony, or slaves of any supremacist empire," in the context of the current US military buildup in the southern Caribbean targeting the country. | On Tuesday, September 30, during his
(2025-10-01). Global agri-food corporation upgrades its traditional grain logistics system. ecns.cn COFCO Corporation Ltd, a leading global agri-food corporation with international operations, has upgraded its traditional grain logistics system through technological innovation, ensuring the smooth operation of the 3,500-kilometer "Northern Grain Transportation to the South" route.
(2025-10-01). Beijing kicks off 2025 Autumn Tour at the Old Summer Palace. ecns.cn The 2025 Autumn Tour of the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, opened in Beijing on Sunday. During the event, visitors can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery alongside a variety of cultural activities, experiencing both seasonal charm and the profound cultural heritage of the historic site.
(2025-10-01). Thursday 10/2: Power Hour: Stop ICE + Block the Bombs! indybay.org Online | bit.ly/NOICENOBOMBS…
(2025-10-01). Eskom commended for achieving profit before tax. sanews.gov.za Eskom commended for achieving profit before tax | Parliament's Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has commended Eskom for achieving a profit before tax margin of some R23.9 billion for the 2025 financial year — the first turn of profit since 2017. | This after the resurgent power utility posted a net loss before tax of some R25.5 billion the previous year. | "The reinvestment of the profit back into the business is key for strengthening Eskom's infrastructure and ensuring greater energy security for the country, which is critical for economic growth and attracting investment,…
(2025-10-01). DAILY MEMO: At Least 246 People Confirmed Taken by Federal Agents In Southern California During September. lataco.com At least five kidnappings by ICE were reported today across Jurupa Valley, Laguna Niguel, Stanton, and Huntington Beach, while Border Patrol set up a checkpoint near Pala Casino. In other immigration news, Trump escalated rhetoric by declaring a "war from within," and the case of Barbara May, detained during her green card interview and facing imminent deportation, is sparking urgent calls for public action.
(2025-10-01). Sunday 10/5: Film Screening: AMREEKA. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center in San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-10-01). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-10-01). UN Verifies Israel Killed 103 Lebanese Civilians Since Ceasefire Began. news.antiwar.com As Israel continues to flaunt the November ceasefire with daily strikes on Lebanon, the United Nations has stepped up with new data on what is happening. A report from the UN Human Rights Office confirms that they have verified at least 103 of the people killed in the Israeli strikes were civilians. UN Rights Chief …
(2025-10-01). Trump Plan Accelerates Assault On Section 8 Housing. popularresistance.org The Trump administration is escalating its efforts to dismantle federal rental assistance, targeting the Housing Choice Voucher Program—commonly known as Section 8—through budget cuts, new eligibility requirements, and sweeping administrative directives. The changes could displace millions of households, including families with children, seniors, disabled tenants, and low-wage workers. | The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the largest federal rental assistance initiative, serving approximately 2.3 million low-income households across the country. According to data cited by USAFacts, the program prov…
(2025-10-01). One Dead, Nearly 100 Arrested: Heavy Repression Of Protests In Ecuador. popularresistance.org A week since protests began in Ecuador against the decision by Daniel Noboa's right-wing government to eliminate the diesel subsidy, nearly 100 people have been detained and one person was killed by police repression. The nationwide protests kicked off after Marlon Vargas, president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), Ecuador's most important social movement, called on all sectors of society to take to the streets and reject the move by Noboa. | On September 28, the news broke that 46-year-old worker Efraín Fueres died during the protests in Cotacachi, in the province of Imbabura…
(2025-10-01). Street Artist Declares War On Supervisor Who Has Declared "War On Graffiti" indybay.org On Monday, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood put out a cringe video on his social media about cleaning up graffiti. A street artist responds.
(2025-10-01). Video: Rescue & recovery efforts continue after Philippines earthquake. aljazeera.com Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.
(2025-10-01). Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Fails to Reach Budget Agreement. devdiscourse.com The United States is bracing for a fresh wave of uncertainty as it plunges into a government shutdown. This comes after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to secure an agreement to maintain the operation of government programs and services by the Wednesday deadline.
(2025-10-01). How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement Check from a Car Accident. latintimes.com The timeline for receiving a settlement check after a car accident varies based on the case's complexity, insurers' willingness to negotiate, and whether the case goes to trial. However, an experienced personal injury attorney can significantly shorten delays and maximize compensation.
(2025-10-01). China opens training camps for robots. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a way to speed up the development of humanoid robots, China will establish large-scale training camps aimed at enhancing data generation and improving the capabilities of these robots in real-world environments.Through these training camps, the Chinese government seeks to establish determined standards for data collection and the use of real-life incidents to help develop robots and make them more capable of handling daily situations and more reliable in their performance.Where will the robot training camps be located?: China to open robot training camps. (Shutterstock)Chinese sources reveale…
(2025-10-01). Typhon In Japan Changes The Game – And China Knows It. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) | Amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific , Japan is remilitarizing its Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) in a manner not seen since the end of World War II. To maintain a …
(2025-10-01). Ataur's Jatiya League on EC's list after 56 years, seeks plough symbol back. jagonews24.com In a striking turn of political nostalgia, the Bangladesh Jatiya League, the party once led by veteran statesman Ataur Rahman Khan, has finally secured official registration from the Election Commission (EC) after a 56-year wait.
(2025-10-01). Volkswagen rally marks Tourism Week with Tehran-Nowshahr route. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran launched a two-day Volkswagen Beetle rally on Wednesday from Tehran to Nowshahr as one of many programs to mark Tourism Week, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
(2025-10-01). US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal. newarab.com 
The Republicans and Democrats immediately blamed each other for the deadlock that will impact hundreds of thousands of government workers and the millions of Americans who use the services they provide. | The shutdown, which will stop work at multiple federal departments and agencies, comes as deep par…
(2025-10-01). Judge's Ruling Will Help Mahmoud Khalil Against Ongoing Attempt to Deport Him. truthout.org A Reagan-appointed judge has issued a scathing ruling rebuking the Trump administration's targeting of pro-Palestine students. Judge William G. Young called the case AAUP v. Rubio "perhaps the most important ever to fall within the jurisdiction of this district court" and ruled that contrary to the State Department's claims, "non-citizens lawfully present here in [the] United States actually have… |
(2025-10-01). LIVE: US government shutdown starts as Trump threatens mass layoffs. aljazeera.com The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.
(2025-10-01). New Data Shows The US Dollar Still Dominates Foreign Exchange Markets Despite Trump's Economic Chaos. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Reports of the death of the US dollar appear to be greatly exaggerated (like that of author Mark Twain ). | Global trading in the foreign exchange market has risen to …
(2025-10-01). Venezuela Resistance Meeting In New York City Sets A New Tone. popularresistance.org A packed Assembly Hall at the prestigious Riverside Church in Manhattan was draped in Venezuelan colors and flags of resistance on Thursday, September 25. | The exciting solidarity event with Venezuela resounded with drumming and chants throughout the evening. A well-organized security ensured that the meeting went forth without disruption or interference. | The September 25 event was a determined public meeting of forces who refuse to be silent in the face of President Trump's violent military attacks on Venezuela and threatened repression of left forces in the U.S. | The solidarity meeting with the Venezuelan d…
(2025-10-01). Stella McCartney Stuns Paris with Ethereal Feathers and Raffia Elegance. moderndiplomacy.eu Stella McCartney presented a summer collection featuring cocktail dresses made from new, feathery materials, showcasing a variety of textures that align with her ecological focus. McCartney emphasized that the collection represents collaboration and innovation. The show began with actress Helen Mirren reading the Beatles' song "Come Together," a suggestion from McCartney that made her nervous. …
(2025-10-01). Vintage car show held at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A show of vintage cars was staged at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran to showcase tourism potential and encourage cultural and social engagement, organizers said on Tuesday.
(2025-10-01). Can I enjoin good, forbid evil, and share admonitions, even though I am weak in Iman?! salaficentre.com Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Undoubtedly, the devil seeks to dissuade individuals from fulfilling what Allah has obligated to them with regards to enjoining good and forbidding evil through various forms of doubt and misinterpretation. At times, he may approach them by suggesting that they are lacking and …
(2025-10-01). Voices Without Faces: "We didn't cross the border—the border crossed us" — Maria and Jacinto speak on exploitation, repression, and solidarity. wsws.org Maria, an undocumented mother, and Jacinto a permanent resident, describe sacrifice, hardship, and political awakening, exposing immigrant exploitation and calling for international working class unity against Trump's repression.
(2025-10-01). Workers force Europe's capitalists to act on Palestine. workers.org 
Generally the capitalist class and its state apparatus conduct themselves in a manner detrimental to workers and oppressed people. Yet sometimes there's a deviation from this pattern. When that happens, it's important to examine how the pressure from the working class pushed the bourgeoisie to take even minimal progressive action. . . . |
(2025-10-01). HUD blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown. indybay.org HUD website blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown…
(2025-10-01). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-01). Thailand's PM spells out policy priorities. ecns.cn Thailand's new government will put economic revival at the top of its agenda, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday as he presented the administration's policy statement to Parliament, pledging swift action to tackle immediate problems while laying the foundations for sustainable growth.
(2025-10-01). Sancti Spíritus: Firmas y voces por Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Firmas porque "la paz sea el camino" y no la fuerza de las bombas y las balas han salido de los puños de los espirituanos convencidos de que una agresión militar directa contra Venezuela tendría incalculables consecuencias para la soberanía, la estabilidad y la seguridad de Nuestra América. | Firmas porque otra Palestina mutilada y bajo los escombros, no tenga una réplica en la patria de Bolívar han salido de los puños de los espirituanos que han suscrito la denuncia del Gobierno Revolucionario cubano de la escalada de acciones de la administración estadounidense para justificar una agresión militar contra el paí…
(2025-10-01). General Khumalo receiving the "best medical care" sanews.gov.za General Khumalo receiving the "best medical care" | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, is receiving the best medical care after feeling unwell this morning. | "The General felt unwell after arriving at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, where he was due to continue with his testimony," the South African Police Service said in a statement on Wednesday. | Masemola is in contact with Khumalo and has confirmed that he is in good spirits, while taking health adv…
(2025-10-01). Friday 10/31: "Deconstructing Settler Socialism – Anarchism and the Internationals in the Wild West" – Author Talk. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-01). China to launch K visa for young science, tech professionals. ecns.cn China will introduce a new K visa for eligible young science and technology professionals to boost international collaboration, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
(2025-10-01). Veterans for Peace and Justice: Can Warriors Stop Endless Wars? juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the former "Fox and Friends" cohost, claims to be obsessed with making the Pentagon and the military services about "the warfighter." His main approach to doing so is a deeply misguided campaign to reduce "distractions" like commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (the dreaded "DEI"). No …
(2025-10-01). CPC leadership convenes to discuss issues related to 15th Five-Year Plan formulation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau held a meeting on Sept. 29, discussing major issues related to the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
(2025-10-01). Desde Europa partirá el contenedor "Un Gesto por una Vida" con carga destinada a un hospital en la provincia cubana de Matanzas. radiohc.cu 
Desde Europa fue cargado el contenedor "Un Gesto por una Vida", con destino al Hospital General Docente "Julio M. Aristegui Villamil", en Cárdenas, provincia de Matanzas, Cuba. | La operación se realizó en colaboración con el Hà¥pital Sans Frontière — Ziekenhuis Zonder Grenzen y contó con la participación de voluntarios que trabajaron durante seis horas para llenar cada espacio del envío. | "Decidimos que cada hueco debía ser aprovechado: del suelo al techo. En cada caja no solo van insumos, sino también esperanza", expresó Adriano Solidaire, coordinador de la iniciativa, visiblemente emocionado. | El…
(2025-10-01). Madagascar Gen Z return to streets despite govt collapse, 22 deaths. jagonews24.com Demonstrators in Madagascar have vowed to press on with their protests despite President Andry Rajoelina's dramatic move to dissolve his entire government in a bid to quell escalating unrest that has left at least 22 people dead,…
(2025-10-01). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-01). ICCIMA head stresses mining as pillar of economic resilience. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said investment in mining and mineral industries is a cornerstone of strengthening economic resilience, adding that more than 75 percent of the country's mineral production is carried out by the private sector.
(2025-10-01). After Massacres, Syria's HTS Sees Unrest, Calls for Decentralization as 'Assad Remnants'. news.antiwar.com In March, in excess of 1,300 Alawite civilians were killed by Syrian forces, chiefly along the northwest coast. In July, several hundred more Druze civilians were executed by security forces in the southwestern Suwayda Governorate. Neither crackdown really ended, and killings are still reported regularly. The result is growing disquiet among ethnic and religious minorities, …
(2025-10-01). 8 anthrax cases detected in Rangpur. jagonews24.com Eight people in Pirgacha, Rangpur have been diagnosed with anthrax after their samples were tested at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
(2025-10-01). Florida Elementary School Teacher Sings 'Monkey' Birthday Song To Black Student In Viral TikTok Video. newsone.com 
Source: BugTiger / Getty | Look, there are white people across the nation who work in professional environments who get downright insulted at the mere suggestion that they might benefit from some diversity training. And yet, they keep proving, time and time again, that they are, at worst, racist, and, at best, desperately in need of an education on what is and isn't appropriate to say and do in the company of Black people. | For example, there is absolutely no reason why, in 2025, a white teacher should need to be told that singing a song to a Black student that calls said Black student a "monkey" is an obviou…
(2025-10-01). Trump Continues US Violation Of UN Charter's Limits On Use Of Force. popularresistance.org In his inflammatory September 23 speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Donald Trump expressed contempt for the UN, falsely claiming he had ended seven wars and stating, "I realized that the United Nations wasn't there for us. I thought of it really after the fact … that being the case, what is the purpose of the United Nations?" | If Trump studied history, he would know the answer to that question. | Eighty years ago, after two world wars claimed millions of lives, nations around the world — including the United States — came together and established the UN system "to save succeeding genera…
(2025-10-01). Tamim finds BCB elections 'dirty', 'arbitrary'. jagonews24.com In a dramatic turn of events on the final day of nomination withdrawals, former Bangladesh national team captain Tamim Iqbal officially pulled out of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) presidential election on Wednesday, October 1.
(2025-10-01). CAIR-SFBA Calls on UCSF to Reinstate Dr. Rupa Marya, Safeguard Academic Freedom and Free Speech. indybay.org September 25, 2025 – The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), to reinstate Dr. Rupa Marya and publicly affirm that it will safeguard academic freedom and free speech.
(2025-10-01). Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu province are overwhelmed.
(2025-10-01). U.S. tariff policies would accelerate global trade fragmentation: expert. ecns.cn In less than a year, the Trump administration has established a multi-layered tariff barrier, pushing the average U.S. tariff rate to around 18%—the highest level in over a century—and dealing a heavy blow to the global free trade system.
(2025-10-01). How People Are Assessed For The NDIS Is Changing. Here's What You Need To Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The government has announced a new tool to assess the needs of people with disability for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). | Instead of a having to gather …
(2025-10-01). Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Calls For Trump's Removal Over Threat To Use Chicago As 'Training Grounds For Our Military'. newsone.com 
Source: HENRY NICHOLLS / Getty | On Tuesday, President Donald Trump — the most dictatorial president ever to
(2025-10-01). Beijing reaffirms one-China principle. ecns.cn China issued a position paper on Tuesday, expounding on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, and reiterating that the one-China principle must be upheld, while warning against any attempt to challenge the resolution.
(2025-10-01). Tanker market sees limited impact from snapback mechanism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The international tanker market views the activation of the so-called "snapback" mechanism by three European countries, under U.S. pressure, as having no significant effect beyond existing American sanctions, according to Lloyd's List.
(2025-10-01). Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva Before Shutdown. truthout.org After preventing the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government on Tuesday, House Republicans stalled the swearing-in of an Arizona Democrat — a move that will hurt her constituents during the government shutdown, the lawmaker has pointed out. The decision to gavel out without the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) also prevents, for now… |
(2025-10-01). Pacification: Mark Neocleous reveals the war behind peace. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-01). California: "Carbon-Free" by 2045. wattsupwiththat.com Guest "V'ger is coming! V'ger is coming!" by David Middleton Carbon-free? That's a relief! The carbon units are off the hook. Carbon-free is just another meaningless slogan. California will need…
(2025-10-01). Gold Soars Amid Wall Street Woes: U.S. Shutdown Effects Loom. devdiscourse.com Wall Street futures declined while gold reached record highs, as concerns mount over the U.S. government shutdown, which threatens to delay significant economic data releases. The shutdown's impact includes pausing the September jobs report and furloughing 750,000 federal employees at a daily loss of $400 million.
(2025-10-01). The Government Shutdown Has Officially Happened: What Happens Now, And Who Is To Blame? newsone.com 
Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty | The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after congressional lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on government funding. The conflict between Democratic and Republican legislators largely revolves around healthcare cuts and Obamacare subsidies, and now the blue and red parties are scrambling to blame each other for the shutdown, with Democrats noting that Republicans control both chambers of Congress as well as the White House, and Republicans lying about Democrats holding out because they want to give undocumented immigrants free healthcare. | But before we g…
(2025-10-01). 3 Strong Indications Brock Lesnar Could Become Part Of The Vision Ahead Of WWE Wargames. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Cody Rhodes' questions, Seth Rollins' evasions, and Paul Heyman's role all point toward Brock Lesnar's looming involvement with The Vision.On SmackDown, Cody Rhodes pressed …
(2025-10-01). Making Trump Listen. counterpunch.org 
On July 17th, I joined a group of Vermonters for a Good Trouble Lives On action in a village near where we were staying that month. Over the past 161 straight days, a small but determined contingent of mostly White, mostly grey-haired, mostly too-polite-to-make-much-trouble residents had been gathering at noon to protest Donald Trump's policies on a little
(2025-10-01). Labor Signs On To Save Medicare. popularresistance.org In 1965, President Johnson signed Medicare into law, establishing the right to quality healthcare for millions of retired Americans. The labor movement was essential in passing this landmark legislation. It took decades of organizing—with labor working side by side with the Civil Rights and other social movements—to win one of the most robust public health programs in U.S. history. | Now, Medicare is under attack: Profiteering corporations are promoting Medicare Advantage plans as an alternative to Medicare. But Medicare Advantage is not Medicare, it is a privatization scheme that funnels tax dollars…
(2025-10-01). Elham Salehi takes gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian woman javelin thrower Elham Salehi won a gold medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). Navigating the U.S. Government Shutdown: What Will It Take to Reopen? devdiscourse.com The United States is facing its 15th government shutdown since 1981, with a significant standoff between Republican President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats at its core. Central to the conflict are differing budget priorities that have hindered a resolution.
(2025-10-01). Western Cape hosts Disaster Resilience Summit. sanews.gov.za Western Cape hosts Disaster Resilience Summit | Enhancing capacity to mitigate the effects of climate-related disasters and other systemic challenges is at the fore of the Western Cape provincial government's two-day summit. | Held at the Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers in Century City, the Disaster Resilience Summit unites leaders from government, academia, municipalities, and the private sector to collaboratively develop practical, locally relevant solutions for building resilient communities. | Opening the event on Tuesday in partnership with Santam, Anton Bredell, the Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Env…
(2025-10-01). New Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com Trump says Qatar is 'steadfast ally in pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity' and helps US in mediating conflicts.
(2025-10-01). Permanent mobilization in Italy: after and ahead of the general strike. peoplesdispatch.org Workers in Italy are ready to launch another general strike if Israel attacks or obstructs the Global Sumud Flotilla, ramping up pressure after September's nationwide stoppage.
(2025-10-01). Parliaments are the 'voices of the people', says Minister Kubayi. sanews.gov.za Parliaments are the 'voices of the people', says Minister Kubayi | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described parliaments as a vital bridge to connect citizens to the State. | The Minister was delivering a keynote address on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) held in Cape Town. | "Parliaments are the voices of the people and as such, aspire to reflect the diversity of their respective societies. Secondly, parliaments are tasked with creating the enabling legal frameworks for the progressive realisation of equality and for p…
(2025-10-01). Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted. peoplesdispatch.org At least 20 Israeli military vessels intercepted the Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla's vessel "Sirius", along with other boats, in international waters in violation of internatio…
(2025-10-01). Inside Freedom Holding Corp's Global Playbook. moderndiplomacy.eu Insights from Timur Turlov Timur Turlov, the richest person in Kazakhstan, according to Forbes' World's Billionaires List, in an exclusive interview with bne IntelliNews, explained the key principles that guided his success from a young trader to the founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified NASDAQ-listed digital ecosystem with operations in over …
(2025-10-01). Over 90 earthquakes shake Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 94 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 20 to 26, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-10-01). Portland Stands Against Trump's Threat To Deploy Troops To City. popularresistance.org Portland, OR — On September 28, hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Portland ICE facility to stand against Trump's deployment of federal troops to Portland. The protest was called by Portland Contra Las Deportaciones (PDXCD) in collaboration with other groups such as Portland for Palestine, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and PDX ICE Watch. | The protest came a day after city officials convened a press conference at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Northeast Portland to reject the federal occupation, but they also called for a hands-off approach in resisting. | "We are not going to…
(2025-10-01). Billionaire Wealth Concentration Is Even Worse Than You Imagine. progressivehub.net CHUCK COLLINS AND OMAR OCAMPO | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2025-10-01). Fifty expats awarded for contributions. ecns.cn China on Tuesday conferred the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award on 50 foreign experts working in the country in recognition of their contributions to the nation's development.
(2025-10-01). What happens when the US government shuts down? aljazeera.com The US Government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a spending bill. Heidi Zhou Castro breaks it down.
(2025-10-01). Place Your Bet on the Future of Energy: U.S. Or China. wattsupwiththat.com So how are you going to bet? Here's my bet: The entire idea of an energy system based on wind, solar and batteries will not work and will fail, probably over the course of the next ten years or so, if not sooner. All of the investment will be lost. All of the employees will be laid off.
(2025-10-01). Trump's Pentagon chief outlines vision for the US military. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth addresses senior military officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, on September 30. — AFP
(2025-10-01). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-01). Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves. aljazeera.com Youth-led protests over water and electricity continue in Madagascar, despite government concessions.
(2025-10-01). Taliban denies intentionally banning internet services in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com The Taliban has denied implementing a nationwide internet ban, following a communications blackout across Afghanistan.
(2025-10-01). US govt shutdown begins, partisan division rules Washington. geo.tv 
U.S. Senators' vehicles are parked during a Senate vote, hours before a partial government shutdown is set to take effect on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US on September 30, 2025. — ReutersShutdown halts critical economic data, affects federal workers.Senate rejects spending…
(2025-10-01). Israel Didn't Kill Charlie Kirk. counterpunch.org 
Since Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, amongst the obfuscation and outright misrepresentation of his politics, and the weaponisation of his death by Trump and his cronies — with the support of establishment Democrats — to push the United States deeper into the depths of MAGA's fascist dystopia, the Left has been caught off-guard. Some have been quick to condemn his killing and decry political violence, while others criticise the former for misrepresenting the life, politics and legacy of a heinous far-right figure. But among these divisions, an alternate perspective has emerged within segments…
(2025-10-01). Forget John Wick: Marko Zaror's New Film Affinity Is His Most Dangerous Yet – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com From the streets of Santiago to the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and Machete Kills, Marko Zaror has earned a reputation as Latin America's most physical action hero. But with his new film Affinity, he takes a dramatic turn. This time, the fight choreography shares space with something far more vulnerable: heartbreak, grief, and the question of whether real love can be replicated by machines.
(2025-10-01). Exploring the High Rates of Social Violence in the Americas. counterpunch.org 
By mid-2025, U.S. homicide rates were lower than pre-pandemic levels, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. It is a welcome sign, though the decline has been uneven across the country, and wider trends in violent crime remain mixed throughout the Americas. Since the latter half of the 20th century, outside of war zones, few regions have
(2025-10-01). Trump's new tariffs will slam America's already brutal housing crisis. gnnhd.tv 
Housing in America is about to get more expensive, thanks to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that will take effect this Wednesday, October 1. The new tariffs include a 50 percent tax on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30 percen…
(2001-10-25). OpenAI's Stargate project taps Samsung, SK Hynix for chip supply. tribune.com.pk 
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) have signed letters of intent to supply memory chips for OpenAI's data centres, as South Korean chipmakers join forces with the ChatGPT maker to meet rising demand from its Stargate project. | The announcements were made on Wednesday after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the chairmen of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix at the presidential office in central Seoul. | U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the $500 billion Stargate project in January, charging OpenAI and partners including SoftBank (9434.T) and Oracle (ORCL.
(2025-10-01). Rohingya ask UN 'where is the justice' amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts. aljazeera.com Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps.
(2025-10-01). Democrats & Republicans trade blame as US government shuts down. aljazeera.com Democrats and Republicans blamed each other as the US federal government went into shutdown after the two parties failed…
(2025-10-01). More Than 400 People Have Faced "Pregnancy-Related Crimes" Since Dobbs — Report. truthout.org A new report finds that hundreds of people have been charged with so-called "pregnancy-related crimes" in the two years following the Supreme Court's overturn of abortion protections in the U.S. "From June 2022 to June 2024 — the first two years after the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade — prosecutors initiated at… |
(2025-10-01). Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BCB election. jagonews24.com Former captain Tamim Iqbal, a key contender in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors' election, withdrew his candidacy on Wednesday.
(2025-10-01). YouTube will now let you hide those pesky end screens. gnnhd.tv 
YouTube will finally let you dismiss the pop-ups that fill your screen with recommendations at the end of a video. Now, when you come across an end screen, you can select a new "hide" button in the top-right corner of the video so you can finish what you're w…
(2025-10-01). Canciller cubano se reúne con presidenta de la AGNU en Nueva York. radiohc.cu 
(2025-10-01). Health Committee chair alarmed by R2bn misappropriation at Tembisa Hospital. sanews.gov.za Health Committee chair alarmed by R2bn misappropriation at Tembisa Hospital | The Parliamentary Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed serious concern about the Special Investigating Unit's report revealing the misappropriation of over R2 billion intended for healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. | The interim report released on Monday by SIU Head, Advocate Lekgoa Mothibi, included an analysis of 2 207 procurement bundles that uncovered significant cases of maladministration and procurement fraud. | Mothibi said key officials from the Gaute…
(2025-10-01). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-10-01). Dtic partners with automotive industry for Auto Week. sanews.gov.za Dtic partners with automotive industry for Auto Week | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is supporting the South African Auto Week (SAAW) that kicks off this week. | Now in its fourth year, SA Auto Week has firmly established itself as the premier platform for the automotive sector in South Africa and the African continent, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and global stakeholders under one roof. | Taking place from 1-3 October 2025, the SAAW is being hosted in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape at a time when the country is commemorating Transport Month. | "The eve…
(2025-10-01). Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan turn cricket into militarised theatre. aljazeera.com Handshake snubs, trophy refusal and jingoism in Dubai show how their toxic rivalry threatens the game itself.
(2025-10-01). Social media ban sparks deadly unrest and leadership shake-up in Nepal. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-01). US weapons pipeline to Nigeria is becoming a crime against humanity. responsiblestatecraft.org The very week the United States' Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of
(2025-10-01). Mazandaran hotels receive Iran Green Hotel Award. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two hotels in Mazandaran province have been awarded the Iran Green Hotel Award as part of the country's first national event recognizing environmentally sustainable accommodation, provincial officials said on Sunday.