(2025-10-17). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-17). SDF moves forward with integration into new Syrian security forces. longwarjournal.org The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are moving forward on integration with the security forces of the Syrian transitional government. SDF leader Mazloum Abdi has given several interviews saying that a preliminary agreement has been made with Damascus.
(2025-10-17). Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as "Transition" /By Dennis Kucinich and Elizabeth Kucinich. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as "Transition" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Dennis Kucinich and Elizabeth Kucinich Global Research, October 16, 2025 The Kucinich Report 4 October 2025 Gaza is an occupied territory. Its borders, airspace, imports, exports, and even calories are controlled by Israel …
(2025-10-17). Venezuela Calls for UN Action After US Empire's 27 Extrajudicial Killings, Including Trinidadian Fishermen. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The call for an inquiry, made by Venezuela's UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada this Thursday, October 16, follows an attack on October 14 "against civilians who were aboard a small boat stationary in the Caribbean Sea, [allegedly] a few miles off the Venezuelan coast," Moncada said. The US empire's War Department reported the murders without…
(2025-10-17). Chinese ambassador receives returned tiger-shaped relic from U.S. institution. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng, on behalf of the Chinese government, formally accepted a tiger-shaped plaque on Thursday that was returned by a U.S. private institution, the Chinese Embassy said Friday.
(2025-10-17). New ROK ambassador to Beijing expected to help boost relations. ecns.cn China has welcomed the arrival of Roh Jae-heon in Beijing as the new ambassador of the Republic of Korea, expressing the hope that he will play an active role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-ROK relations.
(2025-10-17). Hania Aamir joins UN Women as National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Hania Aamir has added another feather to her cap, the actor has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan. The global star has a strong and undeniable social media presence and will empower young girls using her massive platform. | "As a renowned actor and advocate, Hania will use her platform to raise awareness, inspire action, and amplify the voices of women and girls across Pakistan," announced the UN Pakistan office in an Instagram post on Tuesday. "Together, we will continue working toward a future where every woman and girl can realize her full potential — free from violence,…