aljazeera.com (2025-10-05). Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say
Journalist witnessed Israeli forces "torture Greta Thunberg," describing how she was "dragged on the ground" and "forced to kiss the Israeli flag." "It was a disaster. They treated us like animals," Helmi said, adding that detainees were denied food, clean water, and medication. | | "Greta Thunberg, a brave woman, is only 22 years old. She was humiliated and wrapped in an Israeli flag and exhibited like a trophy," he told Anadolu.
(2025-10-05). 'Children of Gaza' Cyber Group Infiltrates Israeli Energy Supplier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A cyber group calling itself "Children of Gaza" claimed responsibility for a major breach targeting an Israeli regime gas distribution company, releasing sensitive data and video evidence of the infiltration.
(2025-10-05). Second Wave Of Flotillas Are Heading For Gaza Now. popularresistance.org n the past three months, citizens around the world have participated in dramatic challenges to the horrific Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza with over 66,000 known dead and at least a hundred thousand souls under the rubble, most of whom are women and children. | The genocide includes the destruction of virtually all food and food distribution systems, hospitals and clinics, schools and universities, water and sanitation facilities and a huge amount of the housing for 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza. | For the past 18 years, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition has used ships to attempt to carry citizens…
(2025-10-05). Global Day of Action for Peace on 2nd Anniversary of Gaza War. indybay.org On the 2nd anniversary of Israel's war in Gaza, activists in Petaluma called for an end to the genocide and forced starvation of the population.
(2025-10-05). U.S. Citizens on Flotilla Imprisoned in Violent Israeli Prison, U.S. Fails to Respond. indybay.org U.S. citizens are among the humanitarians on the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally arrested by Israel, and now imprisoned in Israel's violent prison in the Negev desert. Families say they cannot find out anything about their condition or location. The U.S. is failing to respond. Indigenous women, the grandson of Nelson Mandela and Greta Thunberg, joined people from around the world and risked their lives to take humanitarian aid to Gaza. The starvation and genocide continues.
(2025-10-05). Israeli strikes kill 70 in Gaza despite Trump's plea. jagonews24.com Israeli attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 Palestinians, medical sources said, despite calls from United States President Donald Trump for Israel to stop its bombardment after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of Trump's 20-point plan to end Israel's war.
(2025-10-05). Israeli outlets claim Trump was duped by Hamas in a political "Power play" over Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas's unexpected support for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza on Saturday left Israel in a state of confusion. Israeli analysts called it a strategic ambush that put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tight spot and left the government scrambling for a response.After Trump publicly praised Hamas's statement, Israeli politics and the media went into a state of chaos. Reporters from big news organizations said that the night was one of the most politically and diplomatically tense for Israel since the war began.Barak Ravid, a well-known journalist for Channel 12, Walla, and…
(2025-10-05). know when the next bombardment will Gazans struggle to believe a cease-fire is on the way. haaretz.com 'This time I won't believe anyone until I see with my own eyes that the army is no longer in Gaza,' said a resident. Gaza's health ministry said 129 Palestinians were killed by IDF fire in the past two days…
(2025-10-05). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-10-05). Thursday 10/9: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-05). Smotrich and Ben-Gvir signal they exit Netanyahu government over emerging Gaza deal. haaretz.com Sources close to Netanyahu are relieved at the far-right minister's response amid progress in talks over the Trump plan, but caution it's too early to anticpate their next steps…
(2025-10-05). Israel/Palestine : Illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla and arrest of peaceful activists. fidh.org Today, the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza and composed by international human rights defenders and activists committed to non-violent action, was violently boarded in international waters by the Israeli army. Hundreds of peaceful activists on board were kidnapped and illegaly arrested, including two International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-Presidents. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of FIDH and OMCT) (…) | – |
(2025-10-05). Trump claims Israel halts Gaza bombing. jagonews24.com US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social on Saturday that Israel has temporarily stopped bombing the Gaza Strip to allow for hostage release and a peace deal to move forward.
(2025-10-05). Gaza: "Eternal Peace" Plan or Licence to Plunder? dissidentvoice.org There can be no peace without justice, yet this simple truth still hasn't penetrated at UKgov and USgov levels. Or is it ignored because it squelches the West's lawless policies in the Middle East? Statehood means self-determination with no outside interference. In Palestine's case international law and relevant UN resolutions must finally be implemented and …
(2025-10-05). LIVE: Israel targets Gaza's 'safe zones' as Egypt to host negotiations. aljazeera.com Talks aim at ending nearly two years of war, with Israel's leader expressing hope that captives would be released.
(2025-10-05). Netanyahu hopes to announce release of all hostages from Gaza in 'coming days'. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza "in the coming days", as Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect talks in Egypt on Monday on a new US plan to end the war. | In a brief statement on Saturday, Netanyahu said he had sent a delegation to Egypt "to finalise technical details," adding that "our goal is to contain these negotiations to a time frame of a few days".
(2025-10-05). Mediators head to Cairo for Gaza talks, Israel pummels Gaza City. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-05). Friday 10/10: HANDS OFF Venezuela & STOP the US Supported Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2025-10-05). Nueva Flota Libertad de 9 barcos navegan a Gaza. indybay.org Crear dos tres muchas Flotas Libertad. | Un barco se llama Neruda en homenaje al célebre poeta latinoamericano. | [ Accion por Palestina. Cochabamba. Plaza Principal 17: 00]…
(2025-10-05). The Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza City as Seen Through the Eyes of a Pediatric Nurse. dissidentvoice.org 
On the evening of October 6, 2023 Ali Lubbad, 33, was daydreaming about his new life in Germany. He had just completed his nursing exams and passed the language tests. Once his paperwork had been processed he would settle there with his wife Aya, his autistic daughter Alma, and his rambunctious son Hossam. There Alma …
(2025-10-05). SA welcomes progress towards Gaza peace agreement. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes progress towards Gaza peace agreement | The South African government has noted the recent developments intended to achieve a ceasefire and peace for Gaza and the region. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said the developments towards peace have the potential to alleviate profound human suffering and build much-needed confidence. | "We welcome the decision by Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and its stated readiness for further engagement. This decision must be met with reciprocal action by the State of Israel. | "Such reciprocal measu…
(2025-10-05). Yunus condemns global silence on Gaza, voices solidarity with Shahidul. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has condemned international inaction on Gaza and affirming Bangladesh's full support for photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, who is currently aboard a humanitarian flotilla attempting to break the siege on the besieged enclave.
(2025-10-05). Sumud activists: Greta Thunberg is being mistreated by Israeli forces. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several Global Sumud Flotilla activists accused Israeli forces of allegedly mistreating Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg after they detained her as a warning to others on board the humanitarian movement, which aimed to break the siege in Gaza and allow aid such as basic needs and food to enter. Many other pro-Palestine activists were also detained by Israeli forces but deported to Istanbul, according to Turkish authorities. A total of 137 activists, including 36 Turkish nationals and others from various countries, landed in Istanbul.During an interview, one of the activists accused Israeli for…
(2025-10-05). Activists Say Greta Thunberg Being Tortured in Israeli Prison. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — International outrage has erupted after deported activists reported brutal torturing of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg by Israeli forces following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
(2025-10-05). Trump: Israel agrees to initial IDF withdrawal, cease-fire to go into effect once Hamas approves. haaretz.com According to a map posted by Trump, the IDF will exit Gaza City and the refugee camps in the central Strip. As part of the withdrawal, a buffer zone will be created, to which Gaza's residents will not be able to enter. IDF forces will remain in the Philadelphi Corridor, Rafah and Beit Hanoun…
(2025-10-05). Hamas: Netanyahu Lying About Gaza De-Escalation. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has denounced "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for falsely alleging that he has ordered the Israeli military to de-escalate its assaults in the Gaza Strip. | The movement made the remarks in a statement on Saturday, October 4, after Netanyahu was cited across various reports as having allegedly instructed the regime's forces to "halt" all offensives throughout the coastal strip and only resort to "defensive" strikes. | "The continuation of the occupation's bombing and massacres exposes Netanyahu's lies about reducing military operations against civilians," Hama…
(2025-10-05). Hamas and Israel are on the Verge of a Ceasefire; Denial of Palestinian Agency Could Derail it. juancole.com By Martin Kear, University of Sydney (The Conversation) — Hamas announced that it has accepted several parts of the peace plan put forth by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finally end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas has agreed to release the remaining Israeli captives it holds and is willing …
(2025-10-05). Free Sumud Activists! Free Palestine! Stop the blockade of Gaza that violates international law! wibailoutpeople.org An overwhelming wave of solidarity for the rights to life and freedom of the Palestinian people erupted — just hours after Israel once again captured aid and solidarity ships on their way to Gaza. On September 20, 2025, 50 ships with around 500 activists from 40 countries set off from several Mediterranean ports to bring …
(2025-10-05). 'Block Everything': Millions shut down Italy in general strike for Gaza and Global Sumud Flotilla. liberationnews.org 
Workers in Italy are using their labor power to defend Gaza when their government won't.
(2025-10-05). Thursday 10/9: Human Billboard for Gaza-Stop the Genocidal War Machine. indybay.org We will gather in front of El Cerrito Plaza (Daiso) on the corner of San Pablo and Carlson in El Cerrito…
(2025-10-05). Iranian Spokesman Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza-Bound Aid Boats. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson condemned the Israeli prime minister's order to strike humanitarian aid vessels bound for Gaza from Tunisia, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and human dignity.
(2025-10-05). Yemen fires 'Palestine 2' missile at Israel, pledges support for Gaza. tehrantimes.com Yemen's Armed Forces said Sunday they executed a "qualitative" operation with a 'Palestine 2' multi‚Äëwarhead ballistic missile against sensitive targets in occupied Jerusalem (al-Quds), describing the strike as solidarity with Gaza and coordination with the Resistance.
(2025-10-05). Thunberg 'forced kiss Israeli flag', flotilla activists allege. jagonews24.com Several international activists deported from Israel after joining a Gaza aid flotilla have accused Israeli forces of mistreating climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
(2025-10-05). Despite suffering ridicule, two-state initiative heavily affected Gaza plan. haaretz.com The French-Saudi two-state plan, launched in late September, initially seemed to carry zero practical significance. But despite Netanyahu's insults, it affected Trump's cease-fire plan in key points — including dashing any hopes for a Gaza Riviera…
(2025-10-05). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Week in Pictures: From Pro-Gaza protests in Europe to floods in Sudan. aljazeera.com
(2025-10-05). VIDEO: LBC's Shelagh Fogarty sneers at people protesting a genocide… skwawkbox.org
(2025-10-05). Every Day Aspects of Another Genocide. counterpunch.org
(2025-10-05). No deal nor yet, but Trump has already decided who will shape the Middle East. haaretz.com So far, the mediating countries in the Israel-Hamas negotiations, mainly Egypt and Qatar, have had to exert massive diplomatic pressure on Hamas, while Israel has enjoyed stable support from Trump. But major diplomatic moves by the Arab states deeply eroded the U.S.'s traditional backing of Israel…
(2025-10-05). How ancient arts beat with a modern pulse. ecns.cn What sparks arise when millennia-old intangible cultural heritage meets modern aesthetics? From earrings and necklaces to hairpins and scented charms, these heritage-inspired creations are gradually shedding the label of "traditional handicrafts," transforming into trend-setting cultural pieces that can be worn, used, and enjoyed in everyday life.
(2025-10-05). India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of at least nine children. aljazeera.com Three states ban the cough syrup after children die allegedly after consuming the product.
(2025-10-05). Surreal Reality: Global School Principal and His Favorite Monitor. dissidentvoice.org IMAGE/Khaama Press VIDEO/Mirror Now/Youtube The Principal of Global School had asked his favorite Monitor to keep an eye on other students in the Middle East class. The Monitor's family had given hefty donation to the Principal for running the school. In return, the Principal would overlook small or big mistakes, blunders, wrongs, of his favorite …
(2025-10-05). President Reaffirms Iran's Commitment to Peace, International Law. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran remains committed to international law and seeks peaceful relations with all nations, rejecting accusations regarding its nuclear program.
(2025-10-05). Argentina: Milei's Congressional Candidate Confesses to Links With Accused Narco-Trafficker. orinocotribune.com The Argentinian parliamentary election campaign has been shaken by a scandal that directly impacts the structure of La Libertad Avanza (LLA), President Javier Milei's party. The party's principal candidate for the national Congress from the province of Buenos Aires, José Luis Espert, confessed that he received a $200,000 transfer from Federico "Fred" Machado, a businessman currently under house arrest awaiting extradition to the United States on drug trafficking charges. The confession came after the revelations from judicial evidence against Espert. | The crisis erupted following the publication of documents fro…
(2025-10-05). BRICS welcomes Iran's proposal for establishing joint satellite data platform. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Member states participating in the 4th meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and its application have welcomed Iran's proposal for the establishment of a joint satellite data exchange platform.
(2025-10-05). Foreign students studying in Iranian universities almost doubled. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Nearly 60,000 foreign students are currently studying in Iranian universities, compared with 35,000 students in the past Iranian academic year started on September 22, 2024.
(2025-10-05). Three convicted for R3 million ghost employee scheme. sanews.gov.za Three convicted for R3 million ghost employee scheme | Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has welcomed the sentencing of two former employees and an external accomplice who were convicted of fraud, forgery and theft respectively, in relation to a R3 million ghost employee scheme. | The ghost employee scheme was uncovered through the department's internal risk investigation, in which seven employees from the Human Resources Unit at the Gauteng West District Office were implicated. | The scheme defrauded the department of approximately R3 million by creating and processing payments for non-existent employees.
(2025-10-05). IDF intercepts missile launched from Yemen which triggered sirens in central Israel, West Bank. haaretz.com No casualties were reported by the launch overnight into Sunday, which was intercepted. This launch comes a week after the last missile from Yemen was intercepted by the IDF, and two weeks after a drone strike on Israel's southernmost city of Eilat wounded 22 people…
(2025-10-05). Mossad 'In Contact From Very Beginning' With Killers of Italian PM, Reporter Reveals. scheerpost.com Graphic from the Grayzone | 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 Kit Klarenberg and Wyatt Reed / For years, Israel's Mossad monitored and secretly influenced a violent communist faction that carried out the March 16, 1978 kidnapp…
(2025-10-05). Yemeni Missile Strikes Deep into Occupied Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A missile fired from Yemen pierced Israeli air defenses early Sunday, setting off air raid sirens across central Occupied Palestine and forcing the temporary shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport.
(2025-10-05). Tensions Escalate in Chicago as Border Patrol Confronts Protesters. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes confrontation in Chicago, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot an armed woman amid clashes with protesters opposing federal immigration policies on the city's southwest side. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly drove herself to a hospital following the incident. No serious injuries to law enforcement were reported.
(2025-10-05). LIVE: India vs Pakistan — ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. aljazeera.com Follow our live score, weather updates as well as photo and commentary stream for the match in Colombo.
(2025-10-05). How Israel turned the protest into a tool of the system. haaretz.com Israel has made it legitimate for mothers to protest against wars, as long as they did it for their sons rather than a critical political position…
(2025-10-05). September Update For Paid Subscribers. thedissenter.org 
Hello, | Nearly every morning, I wake up to see another alert or story about armed and masked ICE agents in their military gear waging war on some part of the Chicagoland area where I am based. They shoot at journalists. They shoot at protesters and drag them across the pavement.
(2025-10-05). Is the US Losing the Electric Car Battle? thinktank.pk Electric vehicles are electrifying roads worldwide, but in the US, the charge feels more like a sputter. Global EV sales are on track to hit 21-22 million units—a 25% jump from 2024—with battery electrics and plug-ins claiming over 24% of the market. China leads the pack at 60% share, Europe hovers at 20-35%, yet the …
(2025-10-05). Home paddlers continue to dominate WTT China Smash in Beijing. ecns.cn Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot in the men's singles round of 16 match against An Jae-hyun of South Korea at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, October 2, 2025.
(2025-10-05). From the "Heart of Dixie" California may begin to align our Title 5 US Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org Juneteenth, is our global milestone at the close of our U.S. Civil War. Join us for a special "California State Capitol Juneteenth Block Party" for all Californias to pause and discover our unique journey towards freedom as we reconnect with our extended global Pan African family both at home and abroad here in "Sweet Home Alabama."
(2025-10-05). Friday 10/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-05). Patrick Lawrence: Power and Justice. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Those were an eventful few days as the General Assembly convened at the United Nations Secretariat in New York Sept. 22. France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco and Andorra formally recognized the state of Palestine on the first day of the General Debate, Sept. 23. Britain, Canada, Australia and …
(2025-10-05). Power grid remains stable. sanews.gov.za Power grid remains stable | Eskom says the power system remains stable, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance through the ongoing delivery of the Generation Recovery Plan. | In a statement on Friday, the power utility indicated that the month-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) stood at 70.45%, reflecting consistent gains in plant reliability and a reduction in unplanned outages. | This is key to stabilising the grid and supporting economic growth. | "The ongoing technical improvements under Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan have ensured that electricity demand is met for over 97.8% of…
(2025-10-05). Consensus Commission to submit final report very soon. jagonews24.com The National Consensus Commission (NCC) will submit its final report to the interim government very soon.
(2025-10-05). Tofail Ahmed still alive, condition critical: Doctor. jagonews24.com Tofail Ahmed, a member of the Awami League's Advisory Council and former Member of Parliament from Bhola-1 constituency, who has been ailing for a long time, is still alive. Doctors have not made any official announcement regarding his condition.
(2025-10-05). (W.E.Talk) New opportunities for China-UK cooperation: British businesses eye Chinese market and green transition. ecns.cn With the UK and China holding their first trade talks in seven years, economic and trade cooperation are once again in the spotlight. British business leaders highlighted that China not only offers vast market potential and a global perspective but also opens up significant opportunities for two-way investment and a green transition.
(2025-10-05). 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.
(2025-10-05). Tehran's first visual documents to be displayed at Axkhaneh Shahr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ On the occasion of commemorating Tehran Week and Day, an exhibition of historical photographs of Tehran titled 'The Face of Tehran' will be open on Monday at the city's Axkhaneh Shahr (photo museum).
(2025-10-05). 20-year-old shot dead in southern Israel, 50-year-old killed in north. haaretz.com Israel Police detectives say the incident near Be'er Sheva is part of an ongoing feud between criminal families…
(2025-10-05). Data Centers Pillage Electricity For AI Video Slop. scheerpost.com By Saagar Enjeti and Ryan Grim / Breaking Points ⚪ Ryan and Saagar discuss data centers driving up electricity costs. |
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(2025-10-05). Real Madrid beat Villarreal as Vinicius Jr scores two goals, Mbappe injured. aljazeera.com A Vinicius Jr brace helped Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga after Kylian Mbappe limped off with an ankle sprain.
(2025-10-05). Saturday 10/18: No Kings: San Jose. indybay.org McKinley Statue, St. James Park, 180 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2025-10-05). Houthis launch a hypersonic missile on Jerusalem. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Houthi movement announced on Sunday that it had launched a hypersonic ballistic missile with multiple warheads toward what it described as a "sensitive Israeli target" in occupied Jerusalem. According to a video statement by General Yahya Saree, the Houthis' military spokesperson, the operation "successfully achieved its objective."pic.twitter.com/NGy5zOZ9q7— ÿߟÑÿπŸÖŸäÿØ Ÿäÿ≠ŸäŸâ ÿ≥ÿ±Ÿäÿπ (@army21yemen) (2005-10-25). No handshakes again as India, Pakistan meet at Women's World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss of Sunday's Women's World Cup cricket match, mirroring the actions of their men's teams. | Sana won the toss and chose to field at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, where there were also no formal greetings between the players of both teams before the national anthems. | The neighbours faced off three times at the recent men's Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and did not shake hands before or after. | The Asia Cup, which concluded last Sunday with India beating their rivals, was notable for ill-feeling be…
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(2025-10-05). Stay safe online. sanews.gov.za Stay safe online | Government has called on members of the public to remain vigilant, responsible, and digitally literate to ensure their safety in cyberspace. | "Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and by working together, we can protect citizens, especially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, from the ever-growing threats in the digital space," Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Friday. | Government's plea comes as South Africa joins the global community in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by educating the public and private sectors about th…
(2025-10-05). Balloon Intrusions Disrupt Vilnius Air Traffic. devdiscourse.com Vilnius Airport suspended air traffic after reports indicated that balloons might be encroaching on its airspace, leading to flight diversions to Latvia and Poland, the airport operator announced on Saturday.
(2025-10-05). Lee orders crackdown on protests. ecns.cn South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has struck a right note by ordering a crackdown on protests and demonstrations against foreigners within the country, as such acts are "self-destructive", as he called them, according to analysts.
(2025-10-05). Bitcoin breaks a new record, hits over $125,000. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Bitcoin broke a new record high on Sunday, rising to more than $125,000, AFP reported.The cryptocurrency has jumped to $125,689, over-taking its latest record, which was marked in August 2025.In August, Bitcoin reached a record of $124,500.
(2025-10-05). Green Left Radio: Ange Carr on cuts to the community sector. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-10-05). Monday 10/6: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-05). 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…
(2025-10-05). Ben-Gvir 'proudly' defends Sumud detainee mistreatment as Greta Thunberg reports abuse. tehrantimes.com Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, openly defended the mistreatment of activists detained during the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla, declaring on Sunday: "I am proud that the flotilla activists are being treated as terrorists."
(2025-10-05). Venezuela Conducts Nationwide Drill to Test Military Communication and Command. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a social media post on Saturday, October 4, he said that the initiative involves a full deployment of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), the Bolivarian Militia, 335 Integral Defense Areas (ADI), and 15,751 Popular Integral Defense Bases (BPDI) connected to the commune network. | President Maduro explained that the exercise serves as a nat…
(2025-10-05). Private sector to invest $290m in Iran's rail fleet modernization. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two Iranian companies have signed investment contracts worth 145 trillion rials (about $290 million) to modernize and build railway rolling stock, in a deal signed in the presence of Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh and the head of Iran Railways, Jabbar-Ali Zakari.
(2025-10-05). Dual holidays, boom in family travel boosting tourism demand. ecns.cn This year's eight-day National Day holiday, which is one day longer than usual and overlaps with Mid-Autumn Festival, has driven greater popularity in the tourism market than previous years, according to industry insiders.
(2025-10-05). Clashes Erupt in Georgia: Opposition's Decisive Stand. devdiscourse.com In Georgia, riot police clashed with demonstrators near the presidential palace on Saturday, amidst local elections marked by political tension. Using pepper spray and water cannons, police dispersed protesters but detained five activists, sparking outrage among opposition supporters who accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of autocratic governance.
(2025-10-05). Gauteng government schools have 8 596 smart classrooms. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government schools have 8 596 smart classrooms | As part of an initiative to transform classrooms into digital learning spaces with top of the range information communications technology, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has to date introduced a total of 8 596 smart classrooms. | These classrooms are prioritised for township secondary schools and identified primary schools in line with the GDE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Strategy. | "For years, the GDE has rolled out LED interactive display panels in selected schools to support interactive and collaborative learning. These dev…
(2025-10-05). Iran defeat Hong Kong at Water Polo at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's water polo team defeated Hong Kong 22-10 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday.
(2025-10-05). White House Responds With 'Authoritarian Propaganda' as Judge Blocks National Guard in Portland. progressivehub.net JULIA CONLEY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-10-05). Thursday 10/16: 28th United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Palo Alto | Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road…
(2025-10-05). More evidence suggests Saturn's moon Enceladus could support life. ecns.cn Finding potentially habitable planets could hold the answers to questions about life, the universe and everything, as well as the key to the future survival of the human species. So scientists have taken a fresh look at data which uncovered more evidence that Saturn's icy moon Enceladus may be able to host alien life.
(2025-10-05). Hong Kong profits from Golden Week travel rush. ecns.cn This year's National Day Golden Week holiday, led to notable increases in the number of visitors in Hong Kong — boosting local retail, catering and hospitality sectors, and even benefiting the city's banking business.
(2025-10-05). Tuesday 10/7: It Started Before October 7th. indybay.org 11th St. Overpass, Arcata…
(2025-10-05). Djokovic looks forward to playing Sinner again at Shanghai Masters. ecns.cn Twenty-four-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia will return to action at the Shanghai Masters in east China's Shanghai Municipality for his first tournament since losing to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the U.S. Open in early September.
(2025-10-05). Wednesday 10/15: ACLU Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training Webinar. indybay.org Online | RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-kyr-eng2 | Traducción al español estará disponible. | ASL interpretation…
(2025-10-05). Nation's role as steadying global force highlighted. ecns.cn China's recent policy moves show a clear commitment to cushioning the economy against global headwinds, said Wang Guannan, spokeswoman for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
(2025-10-05). Takaichi's PM Dream: Anti-Immigration Politics or a Cultural Clash? thinktank.pk In a seismic shift for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi clinched the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership on October 4, 2025, positioning her as the frontrunner to become Japan's first female prime minister when the Diet confirms her in the coming days. The ultra-conservative firebrand, often dubbed Japan's "Iron Lady" for her Thatcher-esque resolve, rode a …
(2025-10-05). Over 280 domestically manufactured, rebuilt rail units added to national fleet. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran inaugurated 17 rail infrastructure projects and added 283 domestically manufactured and rebuilt rolling stock units to its railway fleet in a ceremony held via video conference with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
(2025-10-05). Morocco: End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demands social justice. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn the repression carried out by the Moroccan authorities against peaceful demonstrations organised by the 'Generation Z 212' movement, in which minors and human rights defenders participated. They call for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
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(2025-10-05). Distorting History: Archaeology, Identity, and Israel's Quest for Legitimacy in Jerusalem. unitedworldint.com 
On top of it, U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio's high-profile tour was orchestrated to cement a "shared Judeo-Christian history" in Jerusalem. By Halim Genàßoƒülu In Jerusalem today, archaeology has been weaponized. What should be the impartial study of the past has been turned into a tool of identity politics, land grabs, and sovereignty claims. Cultural heritage …
(2025-10-05). Azmoun sustains foot injury in Shabab Al-Ahli training. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran international forward Sardar Azmoun sustained a foot injury during Shabab Al-Ahli's latest training session.
(2025-10-05). (W.E.Talk) 'Fully confident of China's future overseas investment,' says chairman of the China International Contractors Association. ecns.cn With the China International Fair for Investment and Trade and the China International Fair for Trade in Services held in quick succession, and the UK's new trade secretary Peter Kyle visiting China to restart the first bilateral trade dialogue in seven years, "international trade" has undoubtedly become a key theme of China this September.
(2025-10-05). 'UN sanctions not to disrupt Iran-China trade; concerns largely psychological'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Majid-Reza Hariri, the chairman of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, commented on the extent to which the UN Security Council sanctions would affect Iran-China relations, and stated: "Given that none of the UN sanctions are trade-related and instead pertain to the nuclear industry and some sectors of the country's missile industries, consequently, they should not impact our normal trade with China."
(2025-10-05). Lebanon's Fadl Shaker surrenders himself to army. newarab.com 
(2025-10-05). Iran, Norway explore cooperation on renewable energy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Senior Iranian and Norwegian officials discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy and electricity grid management during a meeting between Norway's ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
(2025-10-05). Syria to select post-Assad parliamentary members in process deemed undemocratic. scmp.com Syria will select members of its first post-Assad parliament on Sunday in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the members appointed by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. | The assembly's formation is set to consolidate the power of Sharaa, whose Islamist forces led a coalition that toppled long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December after more than 13 years of civil war and five decades of one-family rule.
(2025-10-05). Thursday 10/9: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-05). 'Int'l community ready to back long-term Rohingya solution'. jagonews24.com A high-level international conference on the situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar was held on September 30 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
(2025-10-05). Friday 10/3: Phenomenal Women. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2025-10-05). Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female LDP Leader and the Gender Equality Conundrum. devdiscourse.com In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has become the first female president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Despite her historic win, Takaichi's traditionalist views and alignment with the party's male elite have sparked debate over her potential impact on gender equality.
(2025-10-05). The 6 Superpowers that Faith Communities bring to nonviolent Struggle. juancole.com While religion has far too often been a tool of authoritarianism, faith institutions and communities have also been the life force of so many freedom movements. Maria J. Stephan ( Waging Nonviolence ) — In June, Catholic Bishop Michael Pham of San Diego, who fled Vietnam as a 13-year-old refugee in 1980, was part …
(2025-10-05). tariff policy – a declaration of surrender. indybay.org Trump's tariff policy is an expression of the helplessness with which the US is responding to the global crisis of capitalism. | History is never the result of the will of great personalities — not even when it comes to a "very stable genius" (Donald Trump on Donald Trump).
(2005-10-25). Higgo stretches PGA Tour lead in Mississippi. tribune.com.pk 
South Africa's Garrick Higgo closed in on his second US PGA Tour title of 2025 on Saturday, carding a five-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead after three rounds of the Sanderson Farms Championship. | Higgo fired six birdies with one bogey at Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi to build an 18-under-par total of 198. | Leading by one to start the day, he was two strokes clear of Americans Steven Fisk and Danny Walker. | Fisk conjured seven birdies in his seven-under 65 while Walker had an eagle and seven birdies ⚪ including five straight to cap his 67. | "I'd say it was quite a good fight," Higgo said. "I…
(2025-10-05). Heavy rains kill at least 22 in Nepal, block roads. geo.tv 
Members of Nepal Army help people retrieve their belongings to a safe area at a flooded street along the bank of overflowing Bagmati River following heavy rains, in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 4, 2025. — ReutersHeavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods, blocking…
(2025-10-05). 28th United Nations Association Film Festival Takes Place Oct. 16-26, 2025. indybay.org The 28th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) will be held from October 16-26, 2025. This year's theme, MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE, continues our devotion to human rights with an emphasis on our common destiny and issues fostering it, or standing in its way.
(2025-10-05). Primary teachers' salaries should equal univ teachers': Faiz. jagonews24.com The salaries of primary school teachers in the country should be equal to those of university teachers, said University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. SMA Faiz.
(2025-10-05). Glenn Greenwald Reacts to Bari Weiss's New CBS Role. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / |
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(2025-10-05). Xi calls on religions in China to adapt to Chinese context. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Sept. 29, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 22nd group study session with focus on ensuring religions in China further adapt to the Chinese context.
(2025-10-05). Volunteer vets vaccinate livestock in village. tehrantimes.com A group of veterinarians voluntarily vaccinated livestock and farm animals in a village in Shirvan County, northeastern North Khorasan Province, on Saturday.
(2025-10-05). Oakland District 5 staff sides with Prologis, making a hasty coverup of truthful graffiti. indybay.org Prologis, our local Wall St. cancer, has spent the last 12+ months quietly poisoning the Fruitvale district, water, & all of deep East Oakland via toxic dust and hazmat emissions. 3600 Alameda Ave is one of two crime scenes. | Truthful public messaging has been covered up, with local activists surveilled and harassed, all in the name of an illegally planned mega-warehouse.
(2025-10-05). Chehel Sotoun palace undergoes restoration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A restoration, cleaning, and lighting project has commenced on the main portico of Chehel Sotoun, a 17th-century royal pavilion in Isfahan.
(2025-10-05). MotoGP Indonesia: Aldeguer wins first race as Marquez injured on lap 1. aljazeera.com Gresini's Fermin Aldeguer won his first career MotoGP after Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi collided on opening lap.
(2025-10-05). Women's volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.
(2025-10-05). 'Narrators of Ancient Iran' on view at National Museum. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A new exhibition titled "Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum" has opened its doors to the public at the vast, prestigious museum, which is located in downtown Tehran.
(2025-10-05). Saturday 10/18: Rise & Resist. indybay.org Tanforan Memorial-San Bruno BART Station | 1151 Huntington Avenue | San Bruno, CA 94066…
(2025-10-05). Nairobi's 'Birdman': Rescuing raptors on the streets of Kenya's capital. aljazeera.com Rodgers Oloo Magutha, who's lived much of his life on the streets, has big dreams of one day opening a bird shelter.
(2025-10-05). Women's Cricket Wars: Pakistan's Uphill Battle Against India's Record Reign. thinktank.pk Colombo, Sri lanka: The India-Pakistan women's cricket showdown isn't just a match—it's a subcontinental soap opera packed with drama, skill, and enough tension to power a T20 over. On October 5, 2025, in Colombo, the arch-rivals lock horns in Match 6 of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with India eyeing a perfect start …
(2025-10-05). 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.
(2025-10-05). China and 27 countries oppose unilateral coercive measures at UN. ecns.cn China, on behalf of a cross-regional group of 28 member states, on Friday delivered a joint statement at the Third Committee of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, calling for the immediate and complete removal of unilateral coercive measures (UCMs).
(2025-10-05). PLA Navy ships depart HKSAR after open ship events. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan wrapped up their three-day open ship events on Friday morning and departed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore.
(2025-10-05). Supreme Court Faces Major Challenges in New Term: Presidential Power, Voting Rights, and LGBTQ Issues Take Center Stage. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court is set to embark on a significant term that begins Monday, with cases that could reshape presidential power and deeply impact voting rights and LGBTQ issues.
(2025-10-05). Resumption of direct air services seen as beneficial. ecns.cn India's announcement to resume direct flight services between India and the Chinese mainland later this month is expected to benefit businesses, academic exchanges and tourism between the two countries and boost neighboring economies, according to industry veterans.
(2025-10-05). Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 37. geo.tv 
Search and rescue officers search for victims amidst the rubble of a collapsed building after a hall collapsed while students were praying at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, September 29, 2025. — ReutersRescue service director says 26…
(2025-10-05). Who Wins the Green Discourse War in Latin America? thinktank.pk In a bold October 5, 2025, op-ed, a Chinese scholar asserts Beijing is shattering Western dominance over "green discourse" in Latin America (LatAm)—transforming the region from a mere "resource exporter" into a "green manufacturer" through renewables like e-buses in Chile, solar farms in Argentina, and wind power in Brazil. This narrative paints China as the …
(2025-10-05). Morocco sees eighth straight day of youth protests. newarab.com 
(2025-10-05). Government reiterates commitment to provide access to water. sanews.gov.za Government reiterates commitment to provide access to water | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all South Africans have access to sustainable water and sanitation services. | Addressing the Commission on Policy Review and Legislative Reforms, the department's Deputy Director-General Dr Risimati Mathye emphasised that water is not only a basic human right but the cornerstone of health, dignity and economic growth, which must therefore be managed and delivered with long-term sustainability in mind. | The two-day gathering brought together leaders, policymake…
(2025-10-05). UFC 320: Pereira stuns Ankalaev with TKO to regain light heavyweight title. aljazeera.com Alex Pereira won back the light heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
(2005-10-25). Marquez crashes out as Aldeguer wins Indonesia MotoGP. tribune.com.pk 
Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out at high speed after colliding in the opening lap as Spanish rookie Fermin Aldeguer won a chaotic Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday. | Spanish great Marquez "suffered an injury to his right collarbone" and will fly to Madrid for medical tests, his Ducati team tweeted, with fears he may have a fracture. | Ducati-Gresini rider Aldeguer pulled away and cruised to a maiden victory after Bezzecchi ran into the back of Marquez, sending both flying off their bikes. | Aldeguer finished more than six seconds ahead of KTM's Pedro Acosta in seco…
(2025-10-05). Over 1.2m Iranians donate blood in 6 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —A total of 1,226,464 Iranians donated blood in the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, indicating a 1.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.
(2025-10-05). Video: Massive fire erupts near Arab hospital in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A massive fire broke out on Saturday night in the facilities and floors of the Arab Hospital, one of the most prominent medical facilities in Mukalla City, in Yemen's Hadramaut Governorate.Patients and medical staff were shocked by the huge fire. However, local media reported that no casualties were reported in the fire in southern Yemen. Yemeni authorities said that civil defense forces were quickly dispatched to the Arab Hospital to combat the raging flames.ÿ•ÿÆŸÑÿßÿ° ŸÖÿ≥ÿ™ÿ¥ŸÅŸâ ÿ&s…
(2025-10-05). Free Palestine Activist Assaulted in Front of Israeli Consulate. indybay.org Two seniors injured by huge male aggressor…
(2025-10-05). Abductions and murders of minorities escalate despite al-Sharaa's UN pledges. tehrantimes.com The murder and abduction of religious minorities in Syria has accelerated in the wake of self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa's speech at the UN General Assembly in New York late last month, The Cradle reported.
(2025-10-05). Iran to take part in FITUR 2026 in Spain. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will hold the national pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the international tourism exhibition FITUR 2026 in Spain.
(2025-10-05). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 3 October 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 60th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia. The statement expressed concern over the Cambodian government's use of the the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border crisis to further limit dissent and civic space and called for the release of all individuals detained or imprisoned on politically (…) | – |
(2025-10-05). Vinicius leads Madrid to La Liga summit with Villarreal win. jagonews24.com Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a brace in a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, while Kylian Mbappe was also on target.
(2025-10-05). South China provinces activate Level-IV emergency typhoon response. ecns.cn China's southern provinces of Hainan and Guangdong activated a Level-IV emergency typhoon response on Friday as Typhoon Matmo — the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season — approaches.
(2025-10-05). A deep dive into Iran-Pakistan: History, diplomacy, and culture. tehrantimes.com The Tehran Times partnered with the Pakistani embassy in Tehran to produce a special edition on Iran-Pakistan ties and the various aspects of their historically cordial relationship.
(2025-10-05). North Korea's Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un says Pyongyang will counter the buildup of US forces in the Korean Peninsula.
(2025-10-05). Parliament approves plan to remove 4 zeros from national currency. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's parliament on Sunday approved a bill to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, paving the way for a redenomination process in which the "rial" and "Qeran" will become the official currency units.
(2025-10-05). The Mortal Sins of Patriarchy. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — How much are women and girls—half of humanity—valued? When men violate us for sex in prostitution. When nearly 1 in 3 of us worldwide are violated physically or sexually in our lifetime. When, despite having equal intellectual abilities and more developed social and emotional intelligence, we lack …
(2025-10-05). 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.
(2025-10-05). COVID-19 Pandemic: A Joint Nobel Prize For Trump, Bolsonaro, Modi — Truly Deserved! pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com byP.S.SahniAn emergency meeting of the 50-member Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm — responsible for the selection of Nobel laureates in physiology or medicine — is having grave deliberations.Chairperson: An unprecedented situation has arisen after we received an email from the aforesaid aspirants for the Nobel Prize; the rules do not allow nomination by the potential laureates. I beseech the wisdom of this assembly to tide over the crises bigger than the COVID-19 pandemic itself!Member 1 (M1): Sir, the situation being delicate — what with the background of these three character…
(2025-10-05). Friday 10/10: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-05). Grupo de solidaridad de Sri Lanka rechaza exclusión de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua en cita regional. radiohc.cu Solidaridad Bolivariana de Sri Lanka instó a permitir participación de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua en la Conferencia de los Estados Americanos que tiene lugar en República Dominicana. | En un comunicado enviado a Prensa Latina, firmado por Jeewantha Jayatissa, su secretario general, el grupo esrilanqués expresó su profunda preocupación por la decisión de República Dominicana de excluir a esas naciones de la referida reunión. | Esta medida, confirmada oficialmente mediante una nota del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de República Dominicana, se alinea con un patrón más amplio de esfuerzos liderados por Estados…
(2025-10-05). World Habitat Day 2025 highlights responding to urban crises. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Marked on the first Monday of October each year, World Habitat Day 2025 is focused on addressing urban crises such as climate change, human displacement, inequalities, and sustainable solutions for cities.
(2025-10-05). Iran's Nemati wins gold at Karate 1 Series A Kuala Lumpur. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Morteza Nemati of Iran won the gold medal at the Karate 1 Series A Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
(2025-10-05). Xi congratulates Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume on enthronement. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume on his enthronement.
(2025-10-05). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-10-05). Burnt City, a symbol of peaceful coexistence in ancient Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist has said that the UNESCO-registered Burnt City is one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Iran, reflecting one of the earliest urban societies in the history of human civilization.
(2025-10-05). Lionel Messi assists Inter Miami back into win column against Revolution. aljazeera.com A trio of assists by star forward Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami crush New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
(2025-10-05). Al-Shabab fighters killed in Mogadishu prison assault, Somalia confirms. aljazeera.com Attackers wore military uniform and rode vehicles imitating security forces to breach a high-security prison in capital.
(2025-10-05). Mutual drone strikes raise alarm over Europe's largest nuclear facility. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has told Russia and Ukraine to show "political will" to protect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This is because drone and missile strikes between the two countries have raised concerns about the safety of Europe's largest nuclear facility.Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, said that both sides must make sure that engineers can reconnect the plant's external power line and do important work without putting their lives in danger. He said that making the facility safe is a political decision, not a technical one, and he confirmed that he is still in…
(2025-10-05). At least 47 killed in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods. aljazeera.com Heavy rains continue to disrupt rescue operations in Himalayan nation as authorities struggle to respond to the crisis.
(2025-10-05). Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Portland. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge temporarily halted President Trump's directive to deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes amid a lawsuit challenging the President's authority, highlighting tensions between federal and state governments over intervention in local matters.
(2025-10-05). MONDAY: Opening Statements in Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-10-05). U.S. agriculture takes a double punch from shutdown and tariffs. ecns.cn The U.S. federal government shutdownthat began on Wednesday has suspended key agricultural payments and delayed access to federal farm loans, dealing another blow to American farmers already grappling with falling crop prices, record debt levels, and ongoing trade tensions during the critical harvest season.
(2025-10-05). Martyrs' Day ceremony of presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes held in Beijing. ecns.cn The deeds of fallen heroes are remembered, and the spirit of hard work is strengthened. A ceremony of presenting flower baskets to China's fallen national heroes was held on the morning of Sept. 30 at Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, to mark the country's Martyrs' Day. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng, leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, joined representatives from all walks of life to attend the event.
(2025-10-05). Portland's Legal Showdown: Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment. devdiscourse.com A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's administration's plans to deploy the National Guard in Portland. The ruling was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by both state and city officials who argued that such a deployment would infringe upon the US Constitution and federal laws.
(2025-10-05). Sunday 10/26: 28th United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Palo Alto | Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road…
(2025-10-05). A Country for Old Men. indybay.org "Nothing would fundamentally change" if he were elected, Biden assured wealthy donors in June 2019. There has been no reduction in the social divide in the U.S. that continues to grow because of the crisis: the private healthcare system remains dysfunctional, homelessness is at an all-time high, the cost of living continues to rise, and the infrastructure remains largely dilapidated.
(2025-10-05). European countries are now turning to landmines to create new deadly defensive barriers from Russia. |
(2025-10-05). Guinea: 16 Years after the September 28 Massacre, victims demand the justice process goes to completion. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior. |
(2025-10-05). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director's political agenda. |
(2025-10-05). Hegseth Says Four 'Narco-Terrorists' Killed in Latest US Attack on Venezuela Boat. scheerpost.com
(2025-10-05). Supreme Court to decide if Colorado's law banning conversion therapy violates free speech. |
(2025-10-05). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-05). How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system — and what the battle over ACA subsidies means. |
(2025-10-05). How to discover a planet. |
(2025-10-05). Vietnam : New sentencing of land rights defender Trinh Ba Phuong. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas. |
(2025-10-05). Thailand: Upholding of the conviction and prison sentence against MP and pro-democracy activist Chonthicha Jangrew. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Six everyday habits that could be sabotaging your bladder health. |
(2025-10-05). OpenAI's Sora 2 is a threat to the anime industry. albawaba.com
(2025-10-05). Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan. |
(2025-10-05). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Florida's 1,100 natural springs are under threat — a geographer explains how to restore them. |
(2025-10-05). Shutdowns are as American as apple pie ‚àí in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren't baked into the process. |
(2025-10-05). Politically aggressive social media users are creating most of the anti-immigrant content. |
(2025-10-05). Thailand: Letter to the European Union on Free Trade Agreement negotiations and human rights. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland. |
(2025-10-05). The AI energy crisis is here — and you're paying for it. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-05). Why is Canada quiet on the International Criminal Court while recognizing Palestine? |
(2025-10-05). African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws. |
(2025-10-05). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Manchester synagogue attack: why so many people in Britain's Jewish community felt a sense of inevitability that this day would come. |
(2025-10-05). Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought — new research. |
(2025-10-05). Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Marco Rubio Washington Examiner: Lies for Money. orinocotribune.com
(2025-10-05). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). CALL TO ACTION! Make Oct. 14 George Floyd Day. indybay.org
(2025-10-05). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Science costs money — research is guided by who funds it and why. |
(2025-10-05). As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options. |
(2025-10-05). Le Carré, Bacchae and radical feminist punk art — what to see and watch this week. |
(2025-10-05). World's first known butt-drag fossil trace was left by a rock hyrax in South Africa 126,000 years ago. |
(2025-10-05). Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence. |
(2025-10-05). How the power grid powers up agriculture — and amazes foreign guests. ecns.cn
(2025-10-05). Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution. |
(2025-10-05). Why we need more Jane Goodalls. |
(2025-10-05). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Hamas and Israel are on the verge of a ceasefire. What's being left unsaid, though, could scupper the deal. |
(2025-10-05). Fifteen books to help children learn about women's place in history. |
(2025-10-05). What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools. |
(2025-10-05). Russia's reintegration into Paralympic Sport and the limits of politicization. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-05). Second released flotilla activist confirms Israel beat Greta Thunberg. It seems to think this will help its international image… skwawkbox.org
(2025-10-05). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking. |
(2025-10-05). Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human. |
(2025-10-05). Trump scraps the nation's most comprehensive food insecurity report ‚àí making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food. |
(2025-10-05). Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families — a pediatrician explains how to find support. |
(2025-10-05). Storia e geopolitica della Grecia moderna. Parte II — Dalla "terza civiltà greca" alla crisi del XXI secolo. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-10-05). Many autistic students are denied a full education — here's what we need for inclusive schools. |
(2025-10-05). Video: race-hate thugs set fire to Peacehaven mosque… skwawkbox.org
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(2025-10-05). Report: Senior Hamas official targeted in Doha strike to lead negotiating team in Cairo. haaretz.com
(2025-10-05). Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely. |
(2025-10-05). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). YouTube shapes young people's political education, but the site simplifies complex issues. |
(2025-10-05). HERE AND NOW! WE ARE BUILDING PEACE. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Commuters have bemoaned Philly's public transit for decades ‚àí in 1967, a librarian got the city to listen. |
(2025-10-05). Hamas has run out of options — survival now rests on accepting Trump's plan and political reform. |
(2025-10-05). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). Virtual particles: How physicists' clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality. |
(2025-10-05). Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics — in democracies and more authoritarian systems. |
(2025-10-05). Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment. |
(2025-10-05). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-05). Could life exist on Mars today? Here's what the latest evidence says. |
(2025-10-05). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). The pre-Raphaelite muse who inspired Taylor Swift's The Fate of Ophelia. |
(2025-10-05). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-10-05). A deadly obsession with True Crime in Korea | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com
(2025-10-05). Cuba's leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy. |
(2025-10-05). How VR and AI could help the next generation grow kinder and more connected. |
(2025-10-05). GB News just complained there are not enough white people in TV adverts… skwawkbox.org
(2025-10-05). US economy is already on the edge — a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over. |
(2025-10-04). Isfahan children's film festival opens with tribute to martyrs, Gaza children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 37th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth opened on Friday in Isfahan with a heartfelt ceremony, paying tribute to the martyrs of the 12-day war, the fallen heroes of Iran's sacred defense, and innocent children of Gaza.
(2025-10-04). Two children die of hunger in Gaza, officials say, as death toll surpasses 67,000. haaretz.com Although the IDF paused the operation to take control of Gaza City after Trump requested that Israel cease bombing the enclave, the Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson called on displaced residents of the city not to go back, saying 'any attempt to return is extremely dangerous'…
(2025-10-04). Palestinian Resistance Responds to Trump Plan, Backs Gaza Withdrawal. orinocotribune.com Hamas agrees to prisoner exchange and Gaza withdrawal under Trump plan, while stressing that core Palestinian rights need national consensus and UN backing. | The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas announced on Friday that it had delivered its official response to the Gaza plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, following extensive consultations with its leadership bodies, other Palestinian factions, and international mediators. | In its statement, Hamas said it appreciated Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, including those of President Trump, aimed at halting the war on Gaza, ensuring the entry of…
(2025-10-04). Double standards from FIFA, as Infantino says it cannot suspend Israel's membership. thecanary.co FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the football organisation 'does not have the power to solve geopolitical problems,' at a time when calls are growing to suspend Israel's membership against the backdrop of the war in Gaza. Yet it seems FIFA thought it could previously — because it suspended Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. […] | By
(2025-10-04). Trump plan compatible with Israeli 5-principle plan: Qassem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that the US President Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip is compatible with the Israeli 5-principle plan, which strips the resistance of its points of strengths.
(2025-10-04). Israeli strikes kills dozens in Gaza despite Trump's demand to halt bombing. scmp.com Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop bombing in response to a declaration by Hamas that it was ready to free hostages under his plan to end the two-year-old war. | With ceasefire talks due to begin in Egypt in the coming week, Trump said on Saturday on social media that Israel had agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" inside Gaza and that "when Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will…
(2025-10-04). Israel's Sumud seizure reignites global campaign against Gaza blockade. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — International fury erupted this week after Israeli naval commandos intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla — a 42-vessel convoy carrying volunteers and small consignments of food and medicine — detaining roughly 400—450 activists in a sweep that organizers and rights groups call unlawful.
(2025-10-04). Dangers of Trump's Gaza plan for Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — The 20-point Gaza plan drawn by US President Donald Trump comes with dangers for the Palestinians and their cause. For that, Hamas has given a responsible and rational response.
(2025-10-04). New aid fleet sails for Gaza amid Israeli crackdown. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Defying a recent crackdown, a new international humanitarian fleet has set sail for Gaza, aiming to break the "Israeli" occupation's near-total siege as the regime faces mounting condemnation.
(2025-10-04). Death toll from Israel's war on Gaza tops 67,000. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel pressed on with its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite Hamas submitting its formal response to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. The attacks also came even as Trump urged Israel to "immediately stop bombing Gaza."
(2025-10-04). As Israeli Forces Seize Final Sumud Boat, Another Flotilla Sails Toward Gaza. worldbeyondwar.org 
As Israeli forces on Friday captured the last remaining vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla that aimed to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid, another group of boats was headed for the Palestinian territory. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-10-04). Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul. newarab.com 
Some 137 activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza were flown to Istanbul, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Saturday. | The individuals included 36 Turkish nationals, as well as citizens from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Switzerland, Tunisia and Jordan, ministry sources added. | The Turkish Airlines flight was expected to land sometime after 3: 40 p.m. local time (1240 GMT), the ministry said. | Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said 26 Italians were on board, with another 15 still h…
(2025-10-04). Guardiola asks people to join pro-Gazan protest in Barcelona. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Manchester City manager called on people to voice their protest in solidarity with the innocent people of Gaza.
(2025-10-04). Carrefour exits 4 Arab states in win for Gaza boycott movement. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In the past few months, French store Carrefour has closed stores in four Arab countries. Pro-Palestinian activists see this as a win for boycott campaigns in the region that started because of the Gaza war. | Majid Al Futtaim, the company that runs Carrefour's franchises in the Middle East, said that the brand is no longer available in Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The stores have since been given a new name: "HyperMax." The company said that demand for local goods was going up and that its strategies were changing. However, many Palestinians and supporters of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sa…
(2025-10-04). Far-right ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich slam Netanyahu for assenting to Gaza truce proposal. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir threatened to pull his far-right party from Netanyahu's coalition if 'Hamas remains in existence' after the hostages are released. He and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are meeting with Netanyahu to discuss the plan on Saturday night as protests take place across the country…
(2025-10-04). IDF prepping to discharge tens of thousands of reservists in light of progress in Gaza truce talks. haaretz.com Netanyahu announced earlier Saturday that 'Israel is preparing for the immediate implementation of the first phase of the Trump plan for the release of all hostages' after the U.S president said that Hamas was 'ready for a lasting PEACE'…
(2025-10-04). Israel's Ben Gvir visits and taunts captured flotilla activists in detention. radiohc.cu Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has filmed himself visiting the captured members of the Gaza flotilla and deriding them as "terrorists." | Footage released on X showed Ben Gvir in the detention centre where the members of the Global Sumud Flotilla were being held following their capture in international waters off the coast of Gaza on Wednesday. | "There are the flotilla terrorists, they are terrorists," the settler leader can be heard saying as he gestures at the activists. | "Look at them, supporters of murderers. By the way, in their ships it was a total mess. They didn't really come, not f…
(2025-10-04). Israel's Abduction of the Gaza Aid Flotilla is a clear Violation of International Law. juancole.com By Donald Rothwell, Australian National University (The Conversation) — The Israel Defence Force has intercepted a flotilla of humanitarian vessels seeking to deliver aid to Gaza, taking control of multiple vessels and arresting activists, including Greta Thunberg. The interceptions took place in the Mediterranean Sea between 70-80 nautical miles off the Gazan coast. These are …
(2025-10-04). Israel deports 137 activists from Global Sumud Flotilla, 321 remain kidnapped. thecanary.co On Saturday 4 October, the Israeli occupation authorities deported 137 of the kidnapped international solidarity activists who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the humanitarian siege on Gaza, in the second deportation operation in a matter of days, after returning four Italians to their country on Friday 3 October. Flotilla kidnappees released — […] | By
(2025-10-04). Tens of thousands of Israelis rally nationwide for hostage deal amid progress in Gaza truce talks. haaretz.com 'Hamas agreed to the outline of the deal: Our nightmare is on its way to ending': Although the prime minister said that Israel was preparing to implement Trump's Gaza cease-fire proposal, demonstrators fear that far-right ministers will force the government to renege…
(2025-10-04). Hamas Just Accepted Trump's 'Peace' Plan. popularresistance.org The response of Hamas to U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace" plan to end the war in Gaza came in late on Friday. It sparked immediate and conflicting reactions. | Five days after the U.S. president first announced his plan, the Palestinian movement gave its answer in a statement announcing that Hamas announced its "approval for the release of all hostages — living and dead — according to the exchange formula included in President Trump's proposal." Hamas added that it was ready to enter talks "to discuss the details." | In a move practically unheard of by a U.S. president, Trump shared Hamas's state…
(2025-10-04). Norman Finkelstein: Trump plan has no connection to reality in Gaza. aljazeera.com Norman Finkelstein tells Marc Lamont Hill why he believes Trump's peace deal is the weakest yet with no path to justice.
(2025-10-04). Qatar leveraged its ties with Trump for a Gaza cease-fire deal, pushing Netanyahu into a corner. haaretz.com The close relationship between Qatar and the U.S. president's administration was made clear in Trump's abrupt announcement of a cease-fire deal, which Netanyahu was forced to accept…
(2025-10-04). Hostage deal in motion? Trump demands Israel halt strikes after Hamas reply. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Hamas has sent its official response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. It says it is willing to work out the details through intermediaries.The group said in a statement that it had held "extensive consultations" and agreed in principle to free all prisoners, both living and dead, as long as the fighting stopped and Israeli troops left. Hamas also said it was ready to hand over control of Gaza to an independent Palestinian group that would be formed by agreement and supported by Arab and Islamic countries.The movement did stress, though, that things like Gaza's long-te…
(2025-10-04). NYPD and ICE assault journalists in New York City. wsws.org In an escalation of Trump's efforts to establish a police state, a journalist reporting on anti-genocide protests was arrested by New York police and three others were brutalized by ICE.
(2025-10-04). Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens after suspension over balloons in airspace. scmp.com Lithuania reopened to air traffic at its largest and busiest Vilnius airport early on Sunday after several hours of flight suspensions and diversions over balloons possibly flying in its airspace, the airport's operator said. | European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and air incursions, including at airports in Copenhagen and Munich.
(2025-10-04). First Jewish candidate in decades stands for Syria legislature. newarab.com 
Syrian-American Jew Henry Hamra is running for a seat this Sunday in Syria's first legislature since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. | If chosen in the indirect polls, Hamra, whose father was reportedly the last rabbi to leave Syria, would be the first Jewish representative to enter parliament since the 1940s. | In the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Damascus on Friday, an AFP photographer saw posters on walls bearing Hamra's image alongside the Syrian flag and reading: "Candidate for Damascus for the Syrian People's Assembly". | Local committees are to select two-thirds of the 210-seat legislatu…
(2025-10-04). Australia: Western Sydney University boss thanks unions for sellout deal. wsws.org WSU vice-chancellor George Williams confirmed that his agreement with the unions meant a "net loss" of 193 jobs, plus a supposed "merits-based" process forcing hundreds of staff to compete for "new roles."
(2025-10-04). It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Sanjay Gupta on the New Neurobiology of Pain. juancole.com BY Richard Penaskovic | — Review of Sanjay Gupta, It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-free Life. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2025), $30.00. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, associate professor of neurosurgery at The Emory Hospital of Medicine, is the best-selling author of four books. He explains that in the past ten years …
(2025-10-04). Kuwait to host French Super Cup in January. newarab.com 
Kuwait will host the French Super Cup match between Paris St Germain and Olympique de Marseille early next year, the Kuwait football association said on Saturday. | "President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah has signed an agreement with Ligue 1 to stage the match on the 8th of January at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium," the KWA said on X. | It will be the second consecutive edition of the Trophee des Champions to be played outside France after Qatar hosted last year's match.
(2025-10-04). As Nuclear Tensions Reach New Heights, How Can We Win Global Disarmament? truthout.org We are living through the most dangerous time in over a half-century when it comes to nuclear weapons and the prospect of them being used during an armed conflict. Nuclear treaties are unravelling. Rulers like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, who lead the two nations with around 87 percent of the world's nuclear inventory, are ratcheting up global tensions. The U.S. is set to spend $1.7… |
(2025-10-04). 25x markup horror: Tk 0.8 Anthrax vaccine gouged to Tk 20 in Gaibandha. jagonews24.com In a shocking case of alleged profiteering amid a deadly disease outbreak, livestock officials in Sundarganj of Gaibandha are being accused of price-gouging desperate farmers — charging Tk 20 to 30 for an anthrax vaccine that costs just 80 paisa per dose.
(2025-10-04). The Devil's Algorithm: Unplugging from the Climate Matrix. wattsupwiththat.com The deplatforming of climate sceptics parallels a similar process in public health and Covid. During the WHO-proclaimed COVID-19 pandemic, tech platforms colluded to silence contrarian voices such as the highly credentialed authors of the Great Barrington Declaration. The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal stated that…
(2005-10-25). De Zerbi living his best life as Marseille go top of Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Marseille climbed to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Metz which left coach Roberto De Zerbi purring over his side's form after four straight wins. | Victory moved Marseille onto 15 points, ahead of champions Paris Saint-Germain and surprise packages Lyon on goal difference with the latter two still to play this weekend. | Abdallah Sima scored with virtually the last kick of the match to hand 10-man Lens a 2-1 victory at Auxerre and move the northerners up to fourth. | Rock bottom Metz parked the bus in the first half but Marseille poured forwards after the break with Brazilian dynamo Igor Paix…
(2005-10-25). Lammens must be ready for 'massive' Man Utd scrutiny, says Amorim. tribune.com.pk 
Ruben Amorim said on Saturday that he had bedded in Senne Lammens slowly due to the pressure that comes with being a Manchester United goalkeeper. | The Belgian made his debut and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland to ease the rising pressure on Amorim after a poor start to the season. | Lammens joined United on transfer deadline day last month in an £18 million ($25 million) deal from Royal Antwerp. | However, the 23-year-old was left out by Amorim for Premier League games against Manchester City, Chelsea and Brentford as Turkish international Altay Bayindir kept his place in the s…
(2025-10-04). Iran Reaffirms Sovereignty over Three Islands, Rejects UAE, Western Claims at UN. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN envoy reiterated Tehran's full sovereignty over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, dismissing UAE claims and denouncing Germany and other Western powers for spreading disinformation and shielding the Israeli crimes.
(2025-10-04). Jamaat opposes dividing nation along religious lines, says Shafiqur. jagonews24.com Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman has stated that his party does not support dividing the nation on the basis of religion, emphasising the importance of national unity among all faith communities.
(2025-10-04). Need hospitals more than stadiums, cry Morocco's Gen Z. jagonews24.com As Morocco races to build the world's largest football stadium, a 1,15,000-seat colossus in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a youth-led uprising is demanding the government redirect its billions toward something far more urgent: hospitals, schools, and basic dignity.
(2025-10-04). New Painting: Skunk Water Smoke. thealtworld.com 
(2025-10-04). Khosravi collects gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Yasin Khosravi of Iran won a gold medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). Iran's Defense Minister Calls War Rhetoric A Psychological Tactic. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh refuted the repeated claims of impending attacks as part of a psychological operation aimed at destabilizing society and the economy, stressing that such rhetoric should not distract the people from their normal lives.
(2025-10-04). Marufa's magic: From Nilphamari's rail tracks to World Cup fame. jagonews24.com That girl is now Marufa Akhter—just 20 years old—and she's rewriting the story of women's cricket in Bangladesh.
(2025-10-04). Iran' accredited envoy submits credentials to Mongolian pres. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Iran's Accredited Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli submitted his credentials to Mongolia's President Khàºrelsàºkh Ukhnaa on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). Don't Rely On Solar Power In Winter, AEP! wattsupwiththat.com Just as in the UK though, solar farm productivity plummets in winter months. | Whereas it produces at around 20% of its capacity all year round, In January this year, the figure fell to 10%.
(2025-10-04). Feds Suspend Billions for Chicago Transit Projects Amid 'Race-Based Contracting' Concerns. latintimes.com Local leaders expressed alarm at the decision, with Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) calling it "a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized"
(2025-10-04). Protesting Northwestern U's Flawed Compulsory Training on Criticism of Israel as "Antisemitism" juancole.com Committee on Academic Freedom | Middle East Studies Association | — Letter to Northwestern University expressing concern about its flawed compulsory anti-bias training and its threats against students who refuse to complete it Henry S. Bienen Interim President, Northwestern University nupresident@northwestern.edu Dear President Bienen and Colleagues: We write on behalf of the Middle …
(2025-10-04). La congiuntura americana mentre si accende l'ottavo fronte di Israele. strategic-culture.su Putin puà≤ convivere con la "schizofrenia di Giano" di Trump, mentre le forze russe avanzano su tutti i fronti chiave. | Segue nostro La seconda fase del "passaggio di consegne" della guerra in Ucraina da parte di Trump agli europei è stata chiaramente delineata nel suo
(2025-10-04). Fructífero encuentro de turismo rural de iberoamérica en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El secretario general del Instituto Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural, Juan José Salado elogió la estrategia de desarrollo del agroturismo en Cuba, y la importancia de compartir esta experiencia. | Salado participa en el X Encuentro Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural y Agroturismo, que con representantes de universidades, expertos, emprendedores y turoperadores de 22 países, se realiza desde el martes último, en el occidente cubano. Juan José Salado, secretario general del Instituto Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural. | En entrevista para Radio Habana Cuba destacó la estructura y calidad de los contenidos del programa ci…
(2025-10-04). Iranian illustrator Noushin Sadeghian wins Grand Prix at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian visual artist and illustrator Noushin Sadeghian won the Grand Prix at the 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) in Slovakia.
(2025-10-04). US crime: Indian student Chandrashekar Pole shot dead in Dallas; family seeks govt help to bring body home. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 28-year-old Indian student, Chandrashekar Pole, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman at a gas station in Dallas, Texas, on Friday evening. The tragic incident comes barely a month after another Indian-origin man, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, was brutally killed in the same city.Chandrashekar Pole, a native of Hyderabad, had moved to the US in 2023 for higher education after completing his bachelor's degree in dental surgery in India. He had recently finished his master's degree in the US and was working part-time at the gas station while searching for a full-time opportunity.The grieving family…
(2025-10-04). Rejection of countries' exclusion from Summit hits Dom Rep's week. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The rejection by some 30 Dominican social and political organizations of the Government's decision to exclude Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from the 10th Summit of the Americas hit the country's news week ending on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). Hedges Report: NPC Australia Caves To Israel Lobby, Cancels Talk. popularresistance.org I was scheduled to give a talk at the National Press Club of Australia on Oct. 20 called "The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists." It was to focus on the amplification of Israeli lies in the press, which most reporters know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel. But, perhaps inadvertently proving my point, the chief executive of the press club, Maurice Reilly, cancelled the event. | The announcement of my talk disappeared from the web site. Reilly said "that in the interest of balancing out our program we will withdraw our offer." The Israeli Ambassador, reti…
(2025-10-04). London police arrest dozens at protest against ban on Palestine Action. haaretz.com Organizers refused requests by the police and government to call off Saturday's demonstration, which had been announced before the deadly synagogue attack in Manchester, to protest against the banning of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws…
(2025-10-04). Israel invites anti-Muslim 'ally' Tommy Robinson for visit. newarab.com 
The move, announced after a deadly
(2025-10-04). Festival Boleros de Oro rinde homenaje a Omara Portuondo. radiohc.cu La edición 37 del Festival Internacional Boleros de Oro presenta este sábado la Gala Omara de Cuba, homenaje a la gran artista y diva de la canción, en la Sala Covarrubias del capitalino Teatro Nacional. | El tributo por los 95 años de Omara Portuondo congregará en el escenario a un elenco de lujo, integrado por Haila María Mompié, Vania Borges, Sergio Farías, el Trío Tres en Concierto, de México, la Orquesta y Coro de la Radio y la Televisión Cubana, entre otros artistas. | Mientras,otros sitios que acoge el mayor evento en Cuba dedicado al género declarado por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la…
(2005-10-25). Diaz dazzles early and Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Frankfurt. tribune.com.pk 
Luis Diaz scored a double, his first coming after just 15 seconds, and Harry Kane added another as Bayern Munich won 3-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. | England captain Kane's 18th goal in 10 games in all competitions this season helped Bayern move four points clear atop the German Bundesliga table heading into the international break. | "It was a great performance. We've got momentum on our side and we'll have to hold onto that," Kane told Sky Germany. | Bayern got off to a lightning start, Serge Gnabry grabbing an errant Frankfurt pass to set up Diaz for the third-fastest goal in Bundesliga history.
(2025-10-04). Explosion at Chevron's El Segundo refinery rocks Los Angeles. wsws.org The massive explosion at Chevron's El Segundo refinery, narrowly avoiding mass casualties, exposes the deadly consequences of corporate cost-cutting and bipartisan deregulation amid America's crumbling industrial base.
(2025-10-04). Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas challenged in lawsuit. geo.tv 
US flag and H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. — ReutersA coalition of unions, employers and religious groups filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's bid to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for…
(2025-10-04). L'influenza dell'intelligence sui fallimenti di Israele. strategic-culture.su Il comportamento dei servizi segreti israeliani analizzato in uno studio francese riapre il dibattito su quanto accaduto il 7 ottobre 2023 | Segue nostro Due anni dopo il 7 ottobre 2023, il corpus di fonti ora disponibile ci consente ampiamente, come ha scritto Raymond Aron, di "sbrogliare la struttura del corso della storia, di districare il groviglio di cause massicce ed eventi frammentari" che hanno permesso che un simile attacco veni…
(2025-10-04). Aref says scientific advances key to confronting adversaries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that a 12-day Israeli-imposed war in June produced valuable achievements, describing it as "a battle of science against science."
(2025-10-04). Russian strike hits train station in Ukraine, killing one and injuring 30. geo.tv 
Smoke rises over a passenger train hit by today's Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at the railway station in the town of Shostka, Sumy region, Ukraine October 4, 2025.—
(2025-10-04). Egypt opens one of Valley of the Kings' largest tombs to public. newarab.com 
The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the largest in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Queens, was officially opened to the public Saturday after years of restoration. | Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy unveiled to reporters the newly refurbished site, which dates back more than 3,000 years. | Mohamed Ismail Khaled, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said restoration involved more than two decades of "incredibly delicate work, because the tomb was suffering severe deterioration". | Authorities led reporters on Saturday through the colossal space, which boasts floor-to-…
(2025-10-04). 417 die in road accidents in September: Report. jagonews24.com As many as 417 people, including 49 students, were killed and 682 others injured in 446 road accidents across the country in September. Among them, 18 individuals were killed in 42 road accidents in the capital.
(2025-10-04). Ethiopia hits back at 'false' Egyptian claims over mega-dam. newarab.com 
(2025-10-04). Chile: Audio recording reveals new evidence in Mapuche leader's case. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) Almost a year after the disappearance of Mapuche leader Julia Chuñil, the case took a turn this week after an audio recording, claiming the Chilean environmentalist was burned to death, was leaked.
(2025-10-04). Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago despite objections. aljazeera.com Trump deploys 300 National Guard troops to Chicago amid protests and criticism from local leaders.
(2025-10-04). Shafiqur poised for 3rd term as Jamaat amir, following Ghulam Azam, Nizami legacy. jagonews24.com Dr Shafiqur Rahman is expected to be reelected as the Amir (chief) of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for a third consecutive term. This would place him alongside the party's most enduring leaders.
(2025-10-04). Who is Arun Subramanian ? Indian-origin US Judge who sentenced Sean 'Diddy' Combs for four years. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Indian-American Judge Arun Subramanian — the first South Asian appointed to Manhattan's federal bench — is known for being calm, fair, and precise in his rulings. In a recent case involving Sean "Diddy" Combs, he explained that the 50-month prison sentence was based only on the crimes Combs was convicted of. He further cited that his history of sexual and physical violence as justification for a 'substantial sentence'. | Who is Arun Subramanian? | Born in 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Indian immigrant parents. His father was a control systems engineer, and his mother worked as a…
(2025-10-04). Australia Post boss demands further restructuring to boost profits. wsws.org "We've passed the tipping point… we are primarily a parcels business that also provides a loss-making letters service,"
(2025-10-04). Israeli Regime Arrests Another Settler over Alleged Spying for Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, detained a 23-year-old individual accused of working with Iranian intelligence — the latest in a growing string of espionage cases exposing Tel Aviv regime's deepening internal fractures amid its regional hostilities.
(2025-10-04). Hundreds observe ancient Qalishuyan ritual in central Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hundreds of locals gathered on Friday in Mashhad-e Ardehal, central Iran, to perform Qalishuyan, an annual religious ritual recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2025-10-04). Janesville, WI: UAW 95 Picket Rally on the 100th Day on Strike October 10, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-04). Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new 'Showgirl' album. scmp.com Taylor Swift quickly set several streaming records on Friday with The Life of a Showgirl, her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success and score-settling, that had fans analysing every word. | Critical opinion of Showgirl ranged from glowing to unimpressed, but fans flocked to music platforms to hear the 12 tracks, breaking streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, the services said.
(2005-10-25). Slot struggles to solve Liverpool problems after third successive loss. tribune.com.pk 
Arne Slot admitted Liverpool are still a work in progress after the spluttering Premier League champions suffered their third successive loss in a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday. | For the second time in the space of a week, Liverpool's title defence was rocked by an agonising last-gasp loss. | Beaten in the final seconds at Crystal Palace last weekend, Slot's side stumbled again as Estevao Willian grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time winner at Stamford Bridge. | Moises Caicedo had blasted Chelsea into an early lead with a superb long-range strike before Cody Gakpo equalised in the second half. | After sta…
(2025-10-04). US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2025. —Reuters
(2025-10-04). A Brave New World: United States, Russia, China, India …..and Europe. strategic-culture.su By Giorgio SPAGNOL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Foreword | The world is in a very dramatic situation with remarkable geopoliti…
(2025-10-04). Munich airport shut again over drone scare amid suspected Russian activity. scmp.com Munich airport was forced to halt operations for the second day in a row on Friday over drone sightings, with dozens of flights and more than 6,000 passengers affected. | Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, which has brushed off the allegations.
(2025-10-04). Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Claims Staff At Colorado Supermax Are Torturing Him Through Sleep Deprivation. latintimes.com Former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaqiun "El Chapo" Guzman is claiming that staff at the Colorado supermax prison he is held in are torturing him through sleep deprivation…
(2025-10-04). Xi, Li Qiang exchange congratulatory messages with Shahabuddin, Yunus. jagonews24.com Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday exchanged congratulatory messages marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh.
(2025-10-04). 17 buildings registered in list of monuments of historical and cultural value in Mazandaran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
(2025-10-04). Alabama Man Sues DHS, ICE After Being Detained Twice Despite Showing Proof of Citizenship. latintimes.com The lawsuit challenges DHS's policy of allowing armed agents to conduct raids at construction sites without specific evidence that immigration laws are being violated at those locations.
(2005-10-25). Vinicius double helps Real Madrid beat Villarreal. tribune.com.pk 
Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a brace in a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, while Kylian Mbappe was also on target. | Los Blancos moved two points clear of champions Barcelona, who visit Sevilla on Sunday, as they bounced back from last week's derby drubbing. | Having returned from their long midweek trip to Kazakhstan, where they beat Kairat in the Champions League, Madrid turned their focus back to domestic matters. | Thrashed 5-2 by city rivals Atletico Madrid last weekend, Xabi Alonso's side had plenty to prove against a strong Villarreal team, who are third. | "I played…
(2025-10-04). Asia warms faster than rest of world, impacts continent. nationofchange.org The report said that the warming trend between 1991—2024 was almost double that during the 1961—1990 period.
(2025-10-04). Cuba felicita a Lesotho por su fiesta nacional. radiohc.cu Cuba extendió este sábado sus felicitaciones al pueblo y gobierno del Reino de Lesotho, en ocasión del 59 aniversario de su independencia. | ´Las relaciones entre ambos países están signadas por históricos lazos de hermandad y simpatía. Continuaremos abogando por la ampliación y diversificación de nuestros vínculos bilaterales ª, expresó la Cancillería de la isla a través de la red social X. | Lesoto es un pequeño país sin salida al mar enclavado en la República de Sudáfrica. Su relieve es mayormente montañoso y en el oeste tiene tierras bajas onduladas donde se localizan la mayoría de los terrenos cul…
(2025-10-04). Scale of Australian military exports to Israel exposed. wsws.org The Declassified Australia report is an unanswerable exposure of the Australian Labor government's active involvement in Israel's mass murder of Palestinians.
(2025-10-04). Nueva misión extranjera en Haití rodeada de excepticismo. radiohc.cu Con la aprobación del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, se espera la llegada a Haití de una nueva misión extranjera, para enfrentar el auge de las pandillas, asociado al deterioro económico y social. | Sería entre 10 y 11 el número de esas expediciones que han pasado por el país caribeño, con más penas que glorias. | La Misión de Estabilización de las Naciones Unidas en Haití —Minustah—, activa entre 2004 y 2017, provocó un brote de cólera que mató a unas 10,000 personas. | Hoy existe el agravante de que han ganado en poderío los grupos irregulares. | Desde 2022 habrían asesinado a más de 16 mil persona…
(2025-10-04). Ellen Brown: How a Fed Overhaul Could Eliminate the Federal Debt Crisis, Part I: The Fed's Hidden Drain. scheerpost.com The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. Tony Webster, CC BY 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 Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost | The Federal Reserve's independence is currently bein…
(2025-10-04). The 'Peace' Plan That Demands a New War. orinocotribune.com By Ibrahim Al-Amine — Oct 2, 2025 | Donald Trump's so-called "revolutionary" peace plan is less about ending the war than about cementing the logic shared by Washington and Israel under Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu: peace comes only through force. It is a diplomatic faàßade designed to repackage Israel's objectives and give the US a stage-managed role as broker. | Trump's meetings in New York with Arab and Islamic leaders were presented as heavy US pressure on Israel. In practice, they produced nothing more than symbolic nods. Trump got the cover he wanted, then shifted attention to his meeting with Ne…
(2025-10-04). Western accusations against Iran atomic prog. baseless. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has always abided by international laws and seeks peace and tranquility with other nations and its neighbors, emphasizing that the West's allegations against Tehran are unfounded.
(2025-10-04). Mask Off US Empire: War Secretary Tells Military To Commit War Crimes. popularresistance.org US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gathered top generals and encouraged the military to commit war crimes and ignore international law. | "You kill people and break things for a living", Hegseth proudly told the military commanders, calling for "maximum lethality". | "We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters, to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country", he added. | Meanwhile, Donald Trump ordered the Department of War to use US cities as "training grounds", to fight the "enemy within". | He bragged about deploying the National Guard to citi…
(2025-10-04). Six Israeli-Affiliated Terrorists Executed in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Six members of a Zionist-affiliated separatist terrorist network, responsible for multiple deadly attacks and bombings in Iran's Khuzestan Province, were executed on Saturday morning.
(2025-10-04). Venezuela's Vice President: Guyana Has Opened the Door to US Invasion. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that "Guyana has opened the door to the US invasion and militaristic aggression in our region," while commemorating the 126th anniversary of the fraudulent 1899 Paris Arbitration Award. | "The current situation we, the sister countries of the Caribbean, are experiencing today is due to the fact that Guyana has opened the door to the US invasion and militaristic aggression in our region," Rodríguez stated during her remarks at the closing of the international conference "Colonialism, Neocolonialism, and the Territorial Dispossession of the Western Empire." | In this r…
(2025-10-04). Influencers Are Being Paid $7K Per Post to Boost Pro-Israel Social Media Content. truthout.org In a meeting dedicated to harnessing pro-Israel media energy on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alluded to a cohort of Israel's influencers. "We have to fight back. How do we fight back? Our influencers. I think you should also talk to them if you have a chance, to that community, they are very important." Being paid by Israel to post on social media is also very lucrative. |
(2025-10-04). Netherlands set for October snap election amid crisis of bourgeois rule. wsws.org The merger of the Labour Party and the Greens is a political trap engineered to legitimize the capitalist order and channel mounting popular discontent into a parliamentary dead end.
(2025-10-04). Trump's deportation of Abrego Garcia likely vindictive: judge. scmp.com A federal judge ruled on Friday there was a realistic likelihood that the criminal charges the US Department of Justice brought against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the alleged gang member who was wrongly deported by US President Donald Trump's administration to El Salvador, amounted to a vindictive prosecution. | US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw in Nashville, Tennessee, cited statements administration officials made celebrating the charges brought against Abrego Garcia as evidence the indictment may…
(2025-10-04). A pretext for military action against Venezuela is brewing. radiohc.cu As the Revolutionary Government warned on September 18, the escalation of actions by the United States government to justify military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has continued and is increasing. | The extraordinary buildup of military assets in the Southern Caribbean, the recent illegal incursions of US combat aircraft into a Venezuelan Flight Information Region, the repeated destruction of civilian vessels and the murder of their crews, and the announcement that military actions of this nature would be transferred to land areas, are complemented by the notification that the United Sta…
(2025-10-04). Children among 4 killed in Texas truck stop shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Two children, ages 4 and 13, are dead and two others are in critical condition after being fatally shot at a truck stop near Angleton, Texas, local US officials told local media.
(2025-10-04). Presidente de Cuba reafirma voluntad de fortalecer lazos con Laos. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su voluntad de continuar ampliando las relaciones bilaterales con Laos, al recibir al ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la República Democrática Popular, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, informó la Cancillería de la isla caribeña. | Durante el encuentro, el jefe de Estado calificó la presencia del canciller del país asiático como una "muestra más del excelente estado de nuestros vínculos". | Destacó que esta visita marca "un hito en la voluntad compartida de ambas partes por seguir ampliando y fortaleciendo los nexos que nos unen". | El mandatario cubano recordó asimismo su reciente…
(2025-10-04). Exhibition at Cuban Embassy in US explores cultural ties. plenglish.com 
Washington, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Cuban Ties: An Exploration of Cuban Culture by Three Artists" was inaugurated at the Caribbean country's Embassy in this capital in the presence of guest curator Jon West-Bey.
(2025-10-04). Enemy using psychological warfare to disrupt lives: MoD. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Reacting to the transfer of US military equipment to the region and media speculation about the potential outbreak of war, Iran's defense minister said enemy constantly talking about attack to disrupt lives of Iranian people.
(2025-10-04). Trump Slashes Refugee Cap, Carves Out Exception for White South Africans. truthout.org Reports of the Trump administration's plan to slash refugee admissions to an even lower number than previously stated — with the majority of spots given to white South Africans descended from French and Dutch colonists who arrived in the country in the 17th century — represents "a moral failure and a dark hour for our country," according to one refugee policy expert. As The New York Times… |
(2025-10-04). To Lam praises pride and confidence in People's Public Security. plenglish.com Hanoi, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), praised in this capital on Saturday the deep pride and full confidence in the character, responsibility, and will of the People's Public Security Force.
(2025-10-04). 24th Tehran Auction realizes about $1.5m. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 24th Tehran Auction, dedicated to contemporary Iranian art, concluded with total sales of $1,472,130 on Friday, with the painting "One Golden Winter Hunt" by Reza Derakhshani setting the record at $154,000.
(2025-10-04). Indigenous resistance in Paraguay forces Peña's government to back down. peoplesdispatch.org After several days of roadblocks, Indigenous communities achieved their goal. We spoke with Paraguayan journalist Amado Arrieta to learn more about the context and development of the protest.
(2025-10-04). Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages, Enter Into Negotiations to End Israeli Onslaught. scheerpost.com Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at White House 2025. Dan Scavino, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | 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 Kyle Anzalone / Hamas responded to P…
(2025-10-04). JCPOA-style incentives should be followed over Iran issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Former French diplomat Marc Finaud told Mehr News Agency that sanctions rarely work and incentives like lifting them are the best path to a negotiated deal with Iran.
(2025-10-04). Greta Thunberg held in 'bedbug-infested' Israeli cell. newarab.com 
(2025-10-04). President Maduro: US Wants Armed Aggression, Venezuela Will Never Humiliate Itself Before Any Empire. orinocotribune.com This Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that the US intends to launch an armed attack against Venezuela, with the aim of imposing a "puppet government" and seizing the country's resources. | "The people of the United States are attentive, observant, and the people of the United States are very aware of what is intended against Venezuela. It is an armed aggression to impose regime change, to impose puppet governments, and to steal the oil, gas, gold, and all the natural resources of a homeland that is forging its own path with its own model," the Venezuelan president stated during his participation i…
(2025-10-04). Police fire water cannon at Georgia protesters near presidential palace. aljazeera.com Opposition protests turned violent as riot police used tear gas and water cannon after disputed local elections.
(2025-10-04). Foreign ambassadors tour historic sites in downtown Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In celebration of Tehran Week, several foreign ambassadors and diplomats visited prominent historical landmarks across District 12 in downtown Tehran.
(2025-10-04). Outrage as UK Home Secretary claims never heard the name 'Jihad'. newarab.com 
The Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) has urged Home Secretary Following Thursday's fatal attack on a Manchester synagogue, Mahmood told LBC she was "surprised" to learn the attacker's name was Jihad al-Shamie, saying: "As a Muslim, I've never heard someone being calle…
(2025-10-04). Iran Plans Launch of Solid-Fuel Space Vehicles from Chabahar Center. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is finalizing the first phase of the Chabahar Space Center, designed for solid-fuel launch vehicles, and is preparing for its inaugural launch, the head of the Iranian Space Agency said.
(2025-10-04). Palestine Action protest: London police make arrests at demo. newarab.com 
London police arrested six people who displayed support for a banned pro-Palestinian group on Saturday and carried away protesters who gathered for a demonstration despite controversial calls to call it off by leading politicians. | The police had asked organisers to cancel the gathering after an attack at a synagogue near Manchester on Thursday, Organisers refused requests by the police and government to call off the demonstration, which had been announced before the attack, to protest the…
(2025-10-04). Air defense downs 117 Ukrainian drones over several Russian regions. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The air defense operational systems destroyed and intercepted in the last day 117 Ukrainian drones that targeted Russia's several regions and the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry informed on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). República Checa en ascuas. radiohc.cu La fuerza telúrica de la guerra en Ucrania que estremece a Europa, llega a la República Checa, este viernes y sábado, cuando las elecciones parlamentarias más reñidas de la última década, entre la coalición de centroderecha que lidera el primer ministro, Petr Fiala, y la vuelta al poder del magnate y ex jefe de Gobierno, Andrej Babis, al frente del partido ANO, sacudan un electorado muy polarizado. | Babis, ex primer ministro, ha prometido reducir impuestos, bajar la edad de jubilación y limitar el apoyo a Ucrania. Su discurso populista, al estilo de Donald Trump, ha calado en un electorado descontento con la sit…
(2025-10-04). 'Mother and Child' tourism tour held in Zanjan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
(2025-10-04). Over 40,000 Non-ICE Officers Have Been Diverted to Support Immigration Crackdown, Report Finds. latintimes.com The report show one in five U.S. Marshals and FBI agents, roughly half of DEA agents, over two-thirds of ATF personnel, and nearly 90% of HSI staff supported ICE at points this year…
(2025-10-04). 6 Israeli-linked terrorists executed in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Judiciary has announced that 6 members of a secessionist terrorist group affiliated with the Israeli regime, who had confessed to masterminding and carrying out several bloody operations, namely the killing of four security forces and bombing in the city of Khorramshahr, have been executed.
(2025-10-04). Top General Lauds Police's Close Coordination with Iranian Armed Forces. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi praised the Police forces for their pivotal role in national security and social stability through "strategic interaction" with the other military units and security organizations.
(2025-10-04). Colombian President Petro Slams Pete Hegseth Over Strike On Vessel Off Venezuela: 'You Want To Harass Us To Get Oil For Free'. latintimes.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over the country's latest strike on a vessel off the Venezuelan coast on Friday…
(2025-10-04). Iran becomes key player in space-related events. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — The Iranian Aerospace Research Institute's PR manager says Iran has been constantly pursuing space sciences.
(2025-10-04). One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson's drama of rebellion and repression. wsws.org Whatever the weaknesses and confused or poorly developed elements, Anderson deserves full credit for making an appalled and outspoken film…
(2025-10-04). Japan ruling party picks new leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Japan's governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister.
(2025-10-04). Japan's Takaichi set to become country's first female PM. geo.tv 
Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi reacts as she receives an applause from gathered lawmakers on the day of the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. — Reuters Conservative nationalist, 64, picked to lead ruling…
(2025-10-04). Huge blast and gunfire heard in central Mogadishu. newarab.com 
(2025-10-04). Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship. geo.tv 
(2025-10-04). Trump uses shutdown to step up anti-immigrant pogrom. wsws.org The attacks are currently centered in the Chicago area, where Trump is seeking to incite confrontations with peaceful protesters in advance of sending troops.
(2025-10-04). Net Zero Business? Energy Prices Now Aussie Business' Number One Concern. wattsupwiththat.com Inflation was the number 2 concern. Both inflation and high energy prices are being caused by Net Zero Expenditure.
(2025-10-04). Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; US president freezes aid to Chicago. geo.tv 
(2025-10-04). "They say the Lion and the Lizard keep the Courts:" Edward FitzGerald's the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:17. juancole.com Quatrain 17 of the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám continues the theme that kingly glory quickly fades. XVII. They say the Lion and the Lizard keep The Courts where Jamshyd gloried and drank deep: And Bahrám, that great Hunter — the Wild Ass Stamps o'er his Head, and he …
(2025-10-04). US imposes strict beard ban in military; Sikh soldiers call policy a blow to religious freedom. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States military is facing a wave of criticism after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping new grooming policy that bans most service members from keeping beards, with exemptions limited only to select special forces.The decision, unveiled during Hegseth's speech at Quantico, has triggered strong reactions from civil rights groups, veterans, and religious freedom advocates, who argue that the policy discriminates against troops whose faith or health conditions require them to maintain facial hair.While outlining the policy, Hegseth said bluntly: "If you want a beard, join sp…
(2025-10-04). Caracas warns US military buildup seeks to seize Venezuela's oil and gold. tehrantimes.com Venezuela condemned a fresh U.S. military strike that killed four people aboard a vessel off its coast, calling the attack an illegal, extrajudicial killing and part of a pattern of coercion by Washington.
(2025-10-04). How women are making history on the Resistance Front. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — A new book by Maryam Borzoui captures the lived experiences of Iranian women on the frontlines of Resistance and humanitarian work, preserving their stories for future generations.
(2025-10-04). RMG exports to US rise by 26.62% in a decade. jagonews24.com Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its position in the US apparel market over the past decade, with apparel import volumes from Bangladesh rising by 26.62% between 2015 and 2024, even as total US apparel imports fell by 5.30% during the same period, according to data from the US Government's Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA).
(2025-10-04). Hamas to hand over arms to a Palestinian state: senior member. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Senior Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says that the resistance movement will hand over its weapons to a sovereign Palestinian state that will be established.
(2025-10-04). Iraqi farmers protest cultivation ban amid severe drought. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Iraqi farmers protested Saturday against the government's policy of curbing land cultivation to preserve dwindling water supplies, an AFP correspondent said. | Water scarcity has forced many farmers to abandon their plots, and authorities have drastically reduced farm activity to ensure sufficient drinking water for Iraq's 46 millio…
(2025-10-04). Cuban Parathlete Aguilera Wins Silver Medal in F13 Javelin. radiohc.cu Havana, October 4 (RHC) — Cuban parathlete Ulicer Aguilera won the silver medal today in the F13 javelin throw at the world championships in New Delhi with a throw of 63.37, his personal best and a record for the Americas. | The Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medalist achieved the prize shot on his second attempt. With 63.37 meters, he set a continental record and placed behind British favorite Daniel Pembroke, the unbeatable man in recent years in this event. | Ulicer, a two-time Parapan American Games champion, now improved on his world bronze from Paris 2023 and demonstrated that despite his 36 years of age…
(2005-10-25). Arteta 'not positive' after Odegaard sets unwanted injury record. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's mood at going top of the Premier League was soured on Saturday by another injury setback for captain Martin Odegaard in a 2-0 win over West Ham. | The Norwegian set an unwanted record by becoming the first player in Premier League history to be substituted before half-time in three consecutive starts. | Odegaard also came off in victories against Leeds and Nottingham Forest due to a shoulder problem. | The 26-year-old appeared over that after his eye-catching display in the Gunners' 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiakos in midweek. | But he had to be withdrawn again on the hal…
(2025-10-04). Flights resume at Munich airport after second drone scare. newarab.com 
Flights resumed "progressively" on Saturday at Munich airport, but delays were expected after a drone scare caused a second shutdown in as many days, affecting over 6,500 passengers, the operator said. | Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland Munich airport said that on Friday "from 9: 30 pm air traffic was restricted and then cancelled due to drone sightings", mean…