2026-10-28: Bad News… Netanyahu Likely REMAINS In Power
Israel's historic, high-turnout election has closed, but the results are shocking many. Despite intense global pressure and heavy domestic criticism, exit polls suggest Benjamin Netanyahu might maintain his grip on power.
Former Israeli intelligence officer and geopolitical analyst Dr. Shaiel Ben-Ephraim joins Kim to break down the complex Knesset coalition math, Netanyahu's strategy as caretaker prime minister, and the cultural divides keeping him in the game.
(2026-10-27). More indications of imminent renewed imperialist assault on Iran. wsws.org Emergency talks in Tehran, reports of strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the increase in US forces in the region point to the renewal of a US-Israeli assault on Iran in the near future.
aljazeera.com (2026-10-27). Arab parties projected to win 18 seats in Israeli parliamentary electionExit polling data from Tuesday's vote suggested that the leading Arab-led parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, are set to hold a record number of seats in the 120-member Knesset. Updated exit polling indicated that the opposition bloc led by former Israeli military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party and the bloc led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party were tied at 51 seats each.
caitlinjohnst.one (2026-10-23). The Trumpanyahu Administration Is
Well, it looks like they're going to attack Iran again. Might be after the US midterms. Might be sooner.
President Trump is telling the press that he is done negotiating with the Iranians and that something will be happening "fairly soon", while America's other president, Benjamin Netanyahu, proclaims that the time has come to topple Tehran once and for all.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-24). Twelve countries warn against normalizing attacks on peaceful nuclear sites
Iran and 11 other countries have warned that attacks against nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards must never be accepted as normal.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-24). France to deploy 70,000 troops for Saturday protests as opposition challenges restrictions
France is going to deploy 70,000 troops across the country to curb protests as French opposition parties challenge restrictions.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-25). Twelve people injured, including six children, in mass shooting in Florida
A mass shooting has left 12 people injured, including six children, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Eleven of the 12 victims had sustained gunshot wounds, three of which were serious, according to the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD).
haaretz.com (2026-10-27/28). Israel 2026 Election Poll Tracker: The Latest ProjectionsWhich parties are holding their ground and which bloc has the best chance to form a government?
(2026-10-27). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-27). Houthis renewed missile attacks on Makkah, Madinah thwarted. ummid.com The Saudi Civil Defense authorities Saturday October 24, 2026 intercepted and destroyed missiles fired by Houthis near the Holy Sites miles away from the two sacred cities Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-10-27). Riyadh urges Iran crisis parties to negotiate, warns against renewed military escalation. geo.tv Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei during a meeting with the chief of the Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence…
(2026-10-27). Israel Election 2026: Power at the Brink. ummid.com A Netanyahu win would likely preserve a confrontational posture toward Iran and the existing hard line on Palestinian statehood whereas an opposition-led government could improve Israel's relations with Washington, European states and Arab neighbours.
(2026-10-27). Netanyahu vows to topple Iran's regime, says Trump ready to act if he stays in power. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020.— Reuters Netanyahu posts AI image of mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv.Rival Eisenkot: 'fear-mongering, lies'…
(2026-10-27). PSX gains over 1,000 points as investors look past rate hike. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried its upward momentum into Tuesday's session, with sentiment remaining upbeat despite the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to raise the policy rate by 50 basis points to 12%, as hopes of progress towards resolving the United States-Israeli war on Iran offered some relief to investors. | The benchmark KSE-100 Index opened on a firm note, jumping 875.75 points, or 0.54%, to 163,914.21 within the opening minutes at 9: 34am. As the session progressed, the upward momentum continued, with the index climbing to 164,068.67 by 12.54pm, up 1,030.21 points or 0.63%. | During the se…
(2026-10-27). Heavy Shelling Reported Across South Lebanon as Olive Season Nears End. news.antiwar.com As is true most days, multiple areas of southern Lebanon have reported being under sustained heavy artillery fire from Israeli forces. Multiple towns and villages seem to be primary targets, including in the Tyre and Nabatieh Districts. This is a problem in any season, but particularly now, because these few weeks in October are the …
(2026-10-27). 'East of Eden' review: A sprawling and relevant critique of American values. mronline.org 
The series begins and ends with two wars, the Civil War and World War I, with the Native American genocide in the middle of these.
(2026-10-27). Israel Suffers Diplomatic, Security Setbacks As Netanyahu Allies Lose. popularresistance.org Israel suffered major foreign policy setbacks after pro-Israel candidates lost elections in Brazil and Serbia over the weekend, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported on 26 October. | In Brazil, Flavio Bolsonaro, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lost the presidential runoff election to incumbent Lula da Silva, who has recognized Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide of Palestinians. | In Serbia, the party of Netanyahu ally and former president Aleksandar Vucic lost parliamentary elections to a student-led movement, ending Vucic's hope of becoming the Balkan country's next prime minister.
(2026-10-27). HRF files UK criminal action against Israeli soldier for Gaza war crimes. skwawkbox.org The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), named after the 5yo victim of an Israeli massacre in Gaza, has filed a criminal complaint with UK authorities against Lidor Dafna. The complaint calls for the investigation and arrest of Lidor Dafna for his part in Israel's war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide in Gaza. According …
(2026-10-27). UN: Israel guilty of "war crimes, crimes against humanity, continuing genocide" skwawkbox.org
(2026-10-27). I Am 22 Years-Old. I Have Lived Through 4 Wars. I Am Surviving A Genocide (A Story From Gaza). scheerpost.com Maha from Gaza üáµüá∏ Substack I lived through four wars before the age of eighteen. War has not been a choice for me, it has been a painful reality imposed on me and my family. During these wars, I studied at UNRWA schools in Gaza that were established to provide relief to Palestinian refugees. And …
(2026-10-27). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-27). Demonstrations Across Colombia Target New President, US Intervention. popularresistance.org The anti-government demonstrations that recently rocked Colombia erupted only two months after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, on August 7. The framework surrounding them is large. Colombian academician Manuel Humberto Restrepo Domínguez refers to a"humanistic outburst against fascism and capitalism in its genocidal phase … circulating through the streets of major cities in Europe, Latin America, and — starting on October 14 — in Colombia." | On that day, Colombians pilloried both the new president and US pretensions. Demonstrations took place in 62 locations and the capital cities o…
(2026-10-27). Apple Protesters Demand No Blood For Tech! Stop Apartheid, Genocide & Slavery in Palestine. indybay.org
(2026-10-27). Who Bought Scott Wiener & Zionist Crimes In Palestine & The US. indybay.org At a canvassing event of Zionist Scott Wiener, supporters of Palestine spoke out about his role in supporting the genocide and also his backers including Anthropic and other tech billionaires.
(2026-10-27). No Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Working People Globally, Oakland Rally On October 30th. indybay.org Over 50 ports will be shutting down around the world to protest the genocide, wars and attacks on workers in every country of the world. | There will be a rally at the port of Oakland in solidarity with these actions around the world.
(2026-10-27). Friday 10/30: Rally In Solidarity With Global Port Actions Against Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Workers. indybay.org Oakland Shoreline Park | 32777 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-10-27). World Leaders Celebrate Lula's Victory and Democracy in Brazil. orinocotribune.com After the results of Sunday's electoral process in Brazil, which resulted in the re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to a fourth presidential term, world leaders and personalities welcomed the victory in a context where the democracy and sovereignty of the Brazilian giant were at stake. Among the first to speak, Cuban President …
(2026-10-27). Supporters of Cuba in Nicaragua demand an end to the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Friends and supporters of Cuba have raised their voices from Nicaragua to demand an end to the blockade policy currently imposed by the United States government against the island. | In the context of the international campaign against this unilateral measure by Washington, those speaking out — through messages shared on social media — expressed their support for the Cuban people, just days before the UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. siege. | Xavier Díaz-Lacayo highlighted Cuba's moral strength and the capacity of its people to translate values ‚&…
(2026-10-27). Deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. hypocrisy against Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossío has denounced the hostile and hypocritical policy of the United States and questioned that country's classification of the island as a threat. | The official noted that Washington possesses nuclear weapons and the expertise to employ them, but accuses Cuba of representing a danger to its national security. | On Facebook, Fernández de Cossío recalled that the United States maintains military bases and operations in almost every hemisphere and other regions of the world, while intimidating its own people with the alleged Cuban threat. | He claimed that the U…
(2026-10-27). Israeli Gunfire Kills Six-Year-Old Girl in Southern Gaza. news.antiwar.com
(2026-10-27). Palestinians who fled Gaza for Egypt are being scammed and exploited by fake charities. mondoweiss.net 
Fake charities and brokers in Egypt are exploiting desperate Palestinian refugees from Gaza who receive little aid and are legally barred from working.
(2026-10-27). Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls. aljazeera.com Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.
(2026-10-27). Monday 10/26: Talk by Bay Area Trauma Surgeon as Eyewitness Volunteer in Gaza. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-27). Venezuela: Marco Rubio's Covert Bribery Scheme For Business. popularresistance.org In any country in the world, it would be considered a handout or a bribe, but in the United States, the laws regulating lobbying consider it legal. If we look at the history, it is quite evident: after January 3, Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, threatened Delcy Rodríguez with more bombings if she did not do what the Trump administration wanted, and appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone, former director for Latin America of the National Security Council during Trump's first term, as an intermediary. | From that moment on, Claver-Carone became the "unrecognized viceroy in Venezuela."
(2026-10-27). Warning Signals: Venezuela and the Risk of AI-Powered Chinese Digital Authoritarianism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-27). After Months of Announcements, María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Far-right politician María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday, October 25, appearing at a religious gathering at the Divina Pastora sanctuary in Barquisimeto, Lara state. Footage published by The Assembly Media showed a small turnout at the event. Machado, upon arrival, wrote on social media, "I am here, with you." Edmundo González Urrutia …
(2026-10-27). Venezuelan Gov't Claims Full Control of Oil Revenues as NABEP Operations Advance. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) president Jorge Rodríguez dismissed "media speculation" that Caracas lacks control over its oil revenue. He said that the state "controls all proceeds from oil sales to countries around the world." "In strict accordance with its constitution, Venezuela manages the resources it obtains from oil sales through its national executive branch," said …
(2026-10-27). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 1,300 workers at Teck Highland Valley Copper have walked out over contract issues, while oil workers in Venezuela began protest strikes last week in a number of cities.
(2026-10-27). US senator calls for accountability over Israel's killing of nine Americans in occupied West Bank. tribune.com.pk US Senator Chris Van Hollen renewed his call for accountability for nine American citizens killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank since 2022. | "I want to take a few minutes to tell my colleagues about these nine American citizens who Israeli settlers or Israeli security forces have killed in just over the last four years," Van Hollen said in a Senate floor speech shared in a video on his X account. | He named the dead as Omar Assad, 78; Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, 51; Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, 17; Mohammad Khdour, 17; Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26; Amer Rabee, 14; Saif Musallet,…
(2026-10-27). Brazil: Social convulsion on the horizon. strategic-culture.su With economic crisis looming, Brazil faces social convulsion. The New Republic's end won't be easy. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In…
(2026-10-27). Ilse Aigner — eine taktische Kandidatin fàºr das Amt der Bundesprà§sidentin der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? strategic-culture.su Am 30. Januar wird von der Bundesversammlung ein neues Staatsoberhaupt gewà§hlt. Diese setzt sich aus 630 Abgeordneten des Bundestags und ebenso vielen Wahlleuten aus den Bundeslà§ndern zusammen. Der amtierende Bundesprà§sident Frank-Walter Steinmeier kann nach zwei Amtszeiten nicht zum dritten Mal kandidieren. In der CSU wird die Prà§sidentin des Bayerischen Landtags, Ilse Aigner, die dieses Amt seit 2018 innehat, bereits seit Langem als mà∂gliche Kandidatin fàºr das Amt der Bundesprà§sidentin gehandelt.
(2026-10-27). L'ennesima iniziativa di pace finanziarizzata dalla scuderia Witkoff-Kushner. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-27). Seventy years since 1956: Magyar's Hungary and the end of the 'Ferry Country'. strategic-culture.su Hungary's Western anchor is set. The rest depends on pipelines, not speeches. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The days of October | "Ma…
(2026-10-27). Ukraine quagmire? Yes, but it's for NATO, not Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-27). On Google Killing 400,000 Trees To Build Data Centers In Finland. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-27). Why More Political Campaigns Should Unionize. inequality.org
(2026-10-27). My Town Passed a Data Center Moratorium. Yours Can Too. inequality.org
(2026-10-27). The epidemic of billionaires. mronline.org 
It takes a lot to get tens of thousands of people to riot.
(2026-10-27). Civilians Reported Killed by Jordanian Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com The Jordanian military on Monday launched airstrikes in southern Syria, a bombing that Amman framed as retaliation for the October 23 attack on St. George's Orthodox Church in Jordan's western Karak province, which killed nine Christians who were attending a funeral. The strikes hit multiple locations in Syria's Suwayda and Daraa provinces, and according to …
(2026-10-27). Jordan Acknowledges Civilian Casualties in Its Airstrikes in Syria, Claims ISIS Fighters Were Also Killed. news.antiwar.com Jordan on Tuesday acknowledged that airstrikes it launched in southern Syria on Monday caused civilian casualties, while also claiming that the attack killed about 20 ISIS fighters. Amman framed the strikes as retaliation for the October 23 attack on St. George's Orthodox Church in Jordan's western Karak province, which killed nine Christians who were attending …
(2026-10-27). Russia and Ukraine Confirm Humanitarian Ceasefire Has Taken Effect in Oleshky. news.antiwar.com Both Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday confirmed that a humanitarian ceasefire had taken effect around Oleshky, a frontline town in Ukraine's Kherson region that's been under Russian control since the first days of the 2022 invasion. The purpose of the truce is to get humanitarian aid to the 2,000 remaining residents of the town and …
(2026-10-27). Nicki Minaj Went To Campaign For Donald Trump, Who Told America To Look At Her Ass. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | I'm glad to see that cultural critics and ordinary folk aren't wasting their precious time trying to portray rapper Nicki Minaj as a victim after Donald Trump stood on stage at a Republican With that nasal, gravel-edged Queens drawl, Trump sounded like an old man telling a dirty joke to his MAGA buddies as he stretched out his words and savored his own punchline: "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before — Nicki…
(2026-10-27). How Israel used AI to relentlessly murder Palestinian journalists and their families in their homes. mronline.org 
My new research establishes how the AI program "Where's Daddy?" was used on an almost daily basis from October to December 2023, when 68 journalists, and hundreds of their family members, were killed. – Andy Worthington…
(2026-10-27). Mexico detains ex-prosecutor on treason charges over CIA raid. mronline.org 
A Mexican federal judge has ordered pretrial detention for former Chihuahua prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno over a drug-lab operation involving CIA agents. The case has intensified tensions between state and federal authorities over national sovereignty and foreign involvement in security operations.
(2026-10-27). The distance from the Paris climate change goals keeps growing. mronline.org 
On the current course, warming would reach 2.6 degrees by the end of the century and keep climbing in the decades after that.
(2026-10-27). Photo Essay: Tacos and Live Graffiti at L.A. TACO Community Day at The Broad. lataco.com SABER, Mr. B Baby, and ENDEM all put paint to canvas at L.A. TACO and The Broad's second community celebration. Plus, tamales and pizza.
(2026-10-27). Lula Wins In Brazil, But The Far Right Won't Back Down. popularresistance.org Brazil held its ground, one of the last bulwarks against the advance of the far right in Latin America. The veteran Lula pulled it off, winning the runoff with 64,256,232 votes against the 59,826,041 cast for the far right, represented by Flávio Bolsonaro: 51.79 percent versus 48.21 percent. It was a hard-fought victory contested down to the last vote, achieved at the end of a toxic election campaign that saw an extraordinary level of democratic participation. Compared to the first round on October 4—marked by a record abstention rate of 21.08 percent, equivalent to more than 33.4 million absent voters[mdas…
(2026-10-27). The RICs Ring Road: a Network of Bi-oceanic Corridors for Eurasia. infobrics.org Among the infrastructural trends of the past several years, one of the most actively discussed has been creation of bi-oceanic corridors across the main regions of the Global South…
(2026-10-27). BRICS: Rewriting the World Order. infobrics.org The larger significance of BRICS will depend on whether political and economic initiatives can produce lasting changes in global governance…
(2026-10-27). India and Russia to Fast-Track Arctic Route Shipping. infobrics.org The move is aimed at boosting cargo movement through the Northern Sea Route and facilitating trade…
(2026-10-27). Trump leaning toward bigger Iran operations after midterm elections. infobrics.org Netanyahu pushes for action while US waits on joint Iran operations.
(2026-10-27). Google 'boycotting' the Ukrainian language — ombudswoman. infobrics.org Kiev regime is paranoid about practices of Western Big Tech companies regarding Ukrainian language…
(2026-10-27). Lula's "miracle" reelection: will Trump target Brazil amid major political crisis. infobrics.org Lula's dramatic comeback against Flavio Bolsonaro has triggered unproven fraud allegations, judicial controversy and a possible legitimacy crisis. Washington's hesitation to recognize the result raises questions about Trump's next move in Brazil.
(2026-10-27). France Plans to Station Nuclear Weapons in 10 European Nations to Deter Russia. international-reporters.com On October 26, The Wall Street Journal reported on Paris's plans to station "Rafale" fighter aircraft equipped with nuclear-armed cruise missiles at the airfields of European allies.The following countries are involved in implementing the French concept of "forward deterrence": the United Kingdom…
(2026-10-27). New evidence about police violence at Sydney's Herzog protest surfacing. solidarity.net.au More than eight months after the protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney, court proceedings and the inquiry into police conduct are exposing new evidence about the shocking events at the protest.
(2026-10-27). Lebanese Druze Figure Defiant After Denunciation by US State Dept. news.antiwar.com Influential Druze leader and longtime Lebanese political figure Walid Jumblatt may be retired, officially, but that didn't stop him from opining of the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation of his country, and it quickly because an issue for the US State Department. In recent interviews, Jumblatt warned of Israel's expansionist ambitions toward the country and …
(2026-10-27). DOJ Asks Washington To Withhold 400 Ballots Over Unproven Voter Fraud Claims. newsone.com 
Source: David Ryder / Getty | President Donald Trump has spent the entire year trying to depress the vote as much as possible. In its latest effort to sow distrust in the results of the midterms, the Department of Justice has asked the state of Washington to withhold ballots from about 400 people they allege to be non-citizen voters. |
(2026-10-27). 'I sacrificed a lot': Trump's DOJ sues University of Delaware over in-state tuition policies for immigrant students. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For Diana Sanroman-Espinosa, the difference between attending the University of Delaware as a student with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status and attending as a lawful permanent resident came down to thousands of dollars. | Her family paid over $10,000 out of pocket for her first semester at UD, she said. After she obtained permanent residency, she became eligible for financial aid and scholarships, bringing her out-of-pocket cost down to about $200 for a semester…
(2026-10-27). These Eight L.A. Restaurants Serve the Most Exciting Modern Vietnamese American Food. lataco.com From hefty, fragrant ph·ªü tacos loaded with tender cuts of brisket to French dip-style, slow-braised pork-and-egg bánh mਠsandwiches, to spicy Thai basil pesto rice topped with grilled shrimp skewers, these spots are changing how L.A. eats.
(2026-10-27). New to Voting? It's Beyond Easy with These Tools from the L.A. County Registrar. lataco.com They can walk you through all kinds of helpful information in multiple languages, such as telling you who is eligible to vote, key dates, which voting locations are closest to you, and how to track your ballot. Plus, it offers sample ballots so you know exactly what you're doing when actually voting.
(2026-10-27). Fish scarcity, tar balls, and stranded dolphins: The hidden costs of offshore platforms in Cameroon waters. globalvoices.org 
Oil rigs threaten biodiversity and compromise the well-being of coastal and Indigenous communitiesOriginally published on This story by Leocadia Bongben was produced with the support of Internews' Earth Journalism Network. | Dede Sluk, 35, a father of three, sits pensively in front of his plank…
(2026-10-27). Uhuru Movement Challenges State Repression; Advances Demand For Reparations. popularresistance.org In July 2022, the FBI raided homes and offices of the Uhuru Movement as part of an effort to advance the idea of Russian intervention in the US. This led to fabricated charges against three members and a protracted legal battle that is now being brought to the US Supreme Court. Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the African Peoples Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement joins Clearing the FOG to explain the charges and why they matter to everyone. He also discusses the work that is advancing the campaign for reparations for African people and the October 31 March on the White House to make that demand.
(2026-10-27). Nourishing Black Communities: What We Can Learn From Our Ancestors' Sustainability. newsone.com 
Source: Jordan Siemens / Getty | Black folks often don't get the credit for their advancements at the intersection of environmentalism and food justice. In truth, we have long been at the heart of both. It used to be normal to grow your own food and contribute with a village mindset, so it came naturally for generations past to build a community with these practices centered on sustainability and nourishment. | Today, however, we are more separated from the land and the growing process than ever. With food security and environmental justice so tightly wound together, that distance has harmed both our food land…
(2026-10-27). Reagan & Gorby: What happened in Reykjavik didn't stay in Reykjavik. responsiblestatecraft.org Before 1986, a city named Reykjavík was best remembered for the "Match of the Century." International eyes fixated on Iceland's capital for the World Chess Championship of 1972. The American prodigy Bobby Fischer dethroned the USSR's defending champ Boris Spassky, ending a quarter-century of Soviet chess domination. Meanwhile on the global chessboard, the Cold War, with its mind-boggling defense budgets and ICBM stockpiles, continued.Fourteen years later, Reykjavík became synonymous with a different kind of U.S.-Soviet meeting with far greater stakes for humankind. The story of how President Ronald Reagan and…
(2026-10-27). Is Europe starting to come to its senses on Ukraine? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-27). New poll upends narrative that Democratic voters are split on El-Sayed. mondoweiss.net 
The mainstream media continues to insist Democrats are divided on Israel despite clear evidence to the contrary. Now the media is following the Israel lobby's lead and manufacturing a similar split in Michigan. A new poll shows it's not working.
(2026-10-27). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-27). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-27). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-27). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-27). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-27). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-27). Let's Talk About The Battle Over Who Does Black Women's Hair. newsone.com 
Source: Unaihuiziphotography / Getty | Lately, the debate over whether Black women should get our hair done in a corporate chair at a retail giant like Ulta or retreat to the privacy of an independent solo suite is moving us further away from the community space of Black beauty salons that historically have welcomed, shielded, and anchored us in self-care and community. | I was a teenage girl, untethered and newly navigating the rough edges of the foster care system, when I somehow found my way into the basement beauty salon across the street from my high school. I didn't know it then, but descending those ste…
(2026-10-27). Association of Jurists Demands Release of Luisa González in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com Ecuadorian legal experts demanded the immediate release of former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa González, who remains in pretrial detention as part of the "Laberinto" case—an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to the financing of the 2023 presidential campaign of the Citizen Revolution (Revolución Ciudadana). The American Association of Jurists (AAJ) has demanded the immediate …
(2026-10-27). What if Dems didn't scuttle Henry Wallace VP nomination in 1944? responsiblestatecraft.org Angelenos are in for a treat. Some little-known but extraordinarily-consequential history is being presented in an absolutely riveting 50-actor immersive play aptly titled
(2026-10-27). UK will support appointment of Israel-friendly UAE diplomat to run UN. skwawkbox.org The UK government is 'leaning' toward supporting the appointment of Lana Nusseibeh as the next secretary general of the United Nations. Incumbent Antonio Guterres's term ends in December 2026. Nusseibeh speaks fluent Hebrew, has a Masters in 'Israel studies' and, according to former UN human rights director Craig Mokhiber, is a: key actor in pushing …
(2026-10-27). More travel notes: ambling down memory lane. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-27). News X World interview: Ukraine Backs Nordic Leaders' Talks with Putin as Peace Efforts Resume. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 13.40…
(2026-10-27). Best Remote and Entry-Level Jobs for International Students on OPT. moguldom.com 
Graduating on an F-1 visa comes with the question of what happens next. Optional Practical Training allows international students to work in the US for up to twelve months after graduation. At the same time, STEM graduates can extend that window by another 24 months. For many students, remote work offers the flexibility this transition …
(2026-10-27). The Real Cost of Managed Cybersecurity: What Business Owners Should Know Before Signing a Contract. moguldom.com Managed cybersecurity is an outsourced security service that combines continuous threat monitoring, risk management, incident detection, and technical protection to help businesses defend their systems without building an entire in-house security team. For business owners, however, the real question is not simply how much the service costs each month, but what level of protection that …
(2026-10-27). Lula da Silva is Elected Brazil's President for Fourth Time. orinocotribune.com At 80 years old, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has once again made history, being elected president of Brazil for the fourth time. Lula won on a day charged with tension during the counting and announcement of the results. The president began with a lead over his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, but during the result count …
(2026-10-27). 'What an Epic Bag of Shit': Lee Camp Takes On Malcolm Gladwell's Call for More Cops. scheerpost.com To quote Lee Camp "what an epic bag of shit." Here in Los Angeles, we don't need more police—especially when Mayor Karen Bass is protecting LAPD funding while proposing cuts to essential city services. Facing a $1 billion budget crisis in 2025, Bass proposed laying off more than 1,600 city workers while protecting sworn LAPD …
(2026-10-27). James Dolan Is The Donald Trump Of Sports Owners, And His Thin Skin Is Showing. newsone.com 
(2026-10-27). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-27). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-27). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-27). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-27). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-27). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-27). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-27). Microsoft claims new AI diagnosis tool up to 4 times more accurate than doctors. ummid.com Microsoft has claimed developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that it said diagnosed complex medical conditions up to four times more accurately than generalist doctors in controlled tests.
(2026-10-27). Watch: Muslims offer Friday Salah at Race Course Mosque amid demolition threat. ummid.com Hundreds of Muslims today (October 23, 2026) offered Friday Salah (Friday Afternoon Prayers) at Race Course Mosque near Prime Minister's official residence amid demolition threats.
(2026-10-27). Record number of American Muslims contesting U.S. Mid Terms 2026. ummid.com A record number of American Muslims are contesting the U.S. Midterm elections 2026 scheduled to be held on November 03, 2026.
(2026-10-27). WhatsApp, Telegram to stop working without SIM from this date. ummid.com If the latest regulatory issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is any indication, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other apps will stop working without SIM cards from January 01, 2027.
(2026-10-27). Rebeca Grynspan or Lana Nusseibeh: Who will be the first female Secretary General of UN. ummid.com The United Nations (UN) is all set to get its first woman Secretary General, and the contest is closing on between Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Lana Nusseibeh of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) though other contenders are also in the race.
(2026-10-27). UP: SP candidates threatens to embrace Islam after alleging rigging in MLC polls. ummid.com Dr Akash Agarwal, a Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate contesting the Uttar Pradesh MLC elections from Agra teacher's constituency, while alleging rigging in the poll process threatened to change his religion and convert to Islam.
(2026-10-27). Violent clashes in Jamia Millia Islamia over students' union polls. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia Saturday October 24, 2026 saw violent clashes between security guards and students protesting over students' union elections.
(2026-10-27). Why Indian Muslims are keeping a low profile in the CJP Protests. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are keeping a low profile in the CJP Protests to avoid religious polarization, Mohmmad Adeeb, former Member of Parliament and now Chairman of Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) said.
(2026-10-27). A Complete Parenting Guide to Raising Muslim Children in Non-Muslim Countries. ummid.com Read on as Adeel Ahmad Mustafai, a certified Qur'an teacher and founder of QuranlyHub, gives important parenting tips to raising Muslim children in non-Muslim countries.
(2026-10-27). Crowd Management: The Makkah Model. ummid.com Those, who have already performed Hajj, have personally seen the success, effectiveness and beauty of the Makkah Crowd Management Model, but the glimpses of this can also be experienced while in Makkah al Mukarramah for Umrah.
(2026-10-27). What ageing with HIV must not mean? ummid.com As long-term HIV survivors face stigma, fragmented healthcare and financial insecurity, community leaders call for a legally binding UN treaty that guarantees dignity, gender equality and government accountability for all older persons.
(2026-10-27). Why Rahul Gandhi needs to do more to defeat the RSS-BJP combine. ummid.com Whether Rahul Gandhi will achieve his political objectives remains highly debatable, as his path depends on shifting coalition dynamics, public sentiment and the electoral strength of the BJP.
(2026-10-27). Andes—Atlantic Corridor: The Economic Face of the Shield of the Americas. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Oct 22, 2026 Although it did not receive the attention it deserved, the launch of the Andes—Atlantic Corridor between the US and Argentina on September 23 has all the attributes of a turning point in the US policy of systemic domination in South America. This US policy was laid out in …
(2026-10-27). After neutrality referendum, Swiss communists prepare for fight against European Union. unitedworldint.com Protests against militarization and NATO policies are widening in the entire European continent. In some countries, they take also an institutional path of rejection. One of these was Switzerland, where the population was called to vote in a referendum on a proposal that strengthens the country's neutrality and rejects sanctions' policies, measures that often accompany …
(2026-10-27). Apparently, MAGA Is Just Too Stupid To Understand Obama's Cheesecake Factory Joke. newsone.com 
(2026-10-27). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-27). South Korea's GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom. aljazeera.com Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.
(2026-10-27). Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they're next target if far-right wins. aljazeera.com Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.
(2026-10-27). Qatar's path to defence autonomy. aljazeera.com Qatar needs a strategy built on national resilience and diversified security guarantees.
(2026-10-27). Bolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote 'rigged'. aljazeera.com Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.
(2026-10-27). Could US midterms reshape Pakistan's relationship with Washington? aljazeera.com Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.
(2026-10-27). India evacuates tens of thousands as 'very severe' Cyclone Arnab nears. aljazeera.com The cyclonic storm is set to make landfall on Wednesday, with 400,000 people in need of evacuation.
(2026-10-27). Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election. aljazeera.com Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.
(2026-10-27). Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region. aljazeera.com Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.
(2026-10-27). Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
(2026-10-27). US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid. aljazeera.com Countries also urge Sudan's warring parties to 'lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance'.
(2026-10-27). Why has France struggled to address students' demands? aljazeera.com Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
(2026-10-27). Israel election 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu faces tough test. aljazeera.com Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.
(2026-10-27). Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change. aljazeera.com Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of 'recolonisation' of 1948 Palestinian communities.
(2026-10-27). Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution. aljazeera.com Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.
(2026-10-27). Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait. aljazeera.com Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season.
(2026-10-27). Macklemore opens 'Free Palestine' tour in Dublin. aljazeera.com American rapper Macklemore opened his 'Free Palestine' tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin…
(2026-10-27). Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield. aljazeera.com Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.
(2026-10-27). Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta. aljazeera.com Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta…
(2026-10-27). People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon. aljazeera.com Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon's southern coast.
(2026-10-27). Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean' at a Republican rally.
(2026-10-27). Wales first minister : 'We're within a union that is not a union of equals'. aljazeera.com Rhun ap Iorwerth says his country's relationship with the United Kingdom is unequal and needs to change.
(2026-10-27). Saturday 11/28: Palestine Winter Market. indybay.org Westhope Presbyterian Church | 12850 Saratoga Avenue | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-10-27). Wednesday 11/4: Protect the Vote Interfaith Gathering and March. indybay.org 10am – First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oaklnad, CA | 11am – March to Federal Building, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-27). Trump approval ticks up to 32% as Democrats lead Republicans ahead of crucial midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileFactoring in undecided voters' leanings, Dems lead national race 50% to 41%.Three-quarters of Americans think cost of living is on the wrong track.11% of respondents remain undecided about their congressional vote.
(2026-10-27). Netanyahu faces fight for political survival as Israelis vote. geo.tv
(2026-10-27). Egypt: Drop Charges Against Prominent Journalist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, in Cairo, Egypt, November 24, 2017. | © 2017 Roger Anis/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Egyptian authorities should drop their case against Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the independent media outlet Mada Masr, ahead of her October 27, 2026 hearing, Human Rights Watch said today. The Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) referred Attalah for trial on October 22 in Case No. 9072/2026 on charges of establishing and managing a website without a license. The referral came the day after prosecutors questioned her over the outlet's reporting.
(2026-10-27). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ami Chen Mills – An Interview with Candidate for Santa Cruz Mayor. indybay.org Audio interview with Ami Chen Mills, candidate for Santa Cruz, California mayor in Nov. 3, 2026 runoff election.
(2026-10-27). Officials of Mecca Pact Nations gather for Talks in Tehran, Defying Trump. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2026-10-27). Animals, Both Human and Canine in Rallies and March to End Animal Testing. indybay.org Congress called on to pass the COMPACT Act (H.R.10522), a bipartisan bill that would end federal funding of dog and cat experiments…
(2026-10-27). Ashta Varahi: The Eight Powerful Forms of Goddess Varahi and Their Significance. indybay.org Explore the divine significance of Ashta Varahi, the eight forms of Goddess Varahi, through Hindu spiritual traditions. Discover bronze Varahi idols that represent devotion, divine protection, courage, and spiritual strength. Ideal for pooja rooms, home temples, and devotional collections, these sacred idols bring a meaningful presence to your worship space.
(2026-10-27). Punnainallur Mariamman: History, Divine Significance and Brass Amman Idols. indybay.org Discover the spiritual significance of Punnainallur Mariamman, the revered Amman goddess worshipped at Punnainallur near Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Known for her association with devotion, protection, and healing, Mariamman holds a special place in Tamil Hindu worship. Explore brass Mariamman idols at IDOL BRASS for your home pooja room, temple, and devotional collection.
(2026-10-27). FEMA administrator tells Americans you're on your own. indybay.org The partially collapsed Bay Bridge between Oakland and San Francisco from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake was repaired with help (money) from FEMA, in addition to the work done on the collapsed Cypress Freeway in Oakland after the earthquake occurred. The treacherous Trump regime does not want FEMA to help us out after disasters anymore.
(2026-10-27). Milan Prepares and Braces for Unrest. indybay.org As protesters plan another action in Milan, the Meloni government sends troops to the city to avoid a repeat of last weeks riot whil estill not addressing the public's concerns.
(2026-10-27). Tuesday 10/27: Who Controls the Ballot Box? The Authoritarian Fight for Federal Control of Our Votes. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-27). Two Indian-origin men sentenced to 28-years in jail after deadly car race in UK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two Indian-origin men have been sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for causing the deaths of a 27-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter while they were walking to school in northern England.A jury found that car salesman Jasskamal Riyat, 37, was racing against Hardeep Bhachu, 29, when Bhachu lost control of his car and struck the mother and daughter on Scott Hall Road in January 2023.The victims, Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena Czepczor, died at the scene after being hit by Bhachu's Audi TT RS. CCTV footage showed Riyat racing alongside Bhachu in a BMW M135i shortly before th…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/1: Film Screening: Kikuyu Land. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-27). Thursday 11/12: Panel: Mother Jones-50 Years of Fearless Journalism. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-27). Tuesday 10/27: Come to a Ballot Party! indybay.org Park Branch : Library | 1833 Page/Cole…
(2026-10-27). Will UN Peacekeepers' Exit From Lebanon Create a Security Vacuum? juancole.com
(2026-10-27). Ahead of nationwide youth protests in Germany: Government and police prepare repression. wsws.org Behind this aggressive reaction lies the fear that the mass protests in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and other countries will spread to Germany and merge with the resistance of the working class.
(2026-10-27). Serbia: Vučić's electoral defeat ushers in a new era of class struggle. wsws.org Two years after the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which triggered a wave of mass protests against corruption and arbitrary rule, the Students' List won Sunday's parliamentary election by a clear margin.
(2026-10-27). New Zealand election meeting: Vote for the Socialist Equality Group, the socialist alternative to war and austerity! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group's public election meeting is this Sunday, November 1 at 1: 30 p.m. in the Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
(2026-10-27). Lula's reelection in Brazil: A vote against fascism sets stage for an eruption of class struggle. wsws.org Lula's reelection opens a period of intensified class struggle, in which the aspirations of the workers and young people who voted for him will collide head-on with his government's capitalist program.
(2026-10-27). IYSSE meeting at Berlin's Humboldt University against the Ukraine war and the persecution of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org On October 21, the IYSSE student group at Humboldt University presented the book "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk."
(2026-10-27). Australia: NTEU promotes Labor at University of Sydney strike amid assault on higher education. wsws.org Sarah Kaine, who represents the state Labor government, delivered the final speech at a rally of around 400 university staff, students and supporters.
(2026-10-27). Trump brands El-Sayed a "jihadist" in Michigan, as Obama offers jokes and silence on the threat of dictatorship. wsws.org While Trump openly appealed to anti-Muslim bigotry, branding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, Obama offered only jokes and complacency.
(2026-10-27). Salvadoran man dies in Georgia concentration camp amid ongoing hunger strike. wsws.org According to ICE, Luis Sandoval, 48, was found with a ligature around his neck at the Folkston Detention Center on October 23.
(2026-10-27). Calgary Opera fires principal singer for displaying Palestinian flag at opening night of Tosca. wsws.org Sanchez-Ortega, an emerging artist in his first year of the McPhee Artist Development Program, was replaced in the role of Angelotti, the escaped political prisoner in Giacomo Puccini's popular opera.
(2026-10-27). Australia: Victorian school funding fraud underscores union sellout of teachers. wsws.org Given the mounting working-class hostility to both the Carroll and Albanese governments, this agreement is not worth the paper it is written on.
(2026-10-27). Sri Lankan president announces plans to close 34 state institutions. wsws.org Workers cannot rely on the trade union bureaucracies, the parliamentary opposition or pseudo-left organisations in their struggles to defend SOEs and their working conditions.
(2026-10-27). New Zealand fire agency proposes real pay cut for striking firefighters. wsws.org Amid the national election, about 2,000 firefighters and support staff across New Zealand held their 71st one-hour strike last Friday.
(2026-10-27). Climate Impact: Record Flooding hits U.S. as powerful tropical Storms threaten Asia. juancole.com
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/1: Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food! indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras: La Otra Francia 2026. indybay.org
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/29: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, Ca…
(2026-10-27). Wednesday 11/11: Reclaim Armistice Day. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, Ca…
(2026-10-27). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Friday 11/13: Empowering Women of Color Open Mic – Berkeley, CA. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/22: 20 Years of Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Saturday 11/21: My Heros Have Always Killed Colonizers: A Night to Honor Resistance. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 12/6: Holiday Mercado – Indoor Holiday Market – Berkeley, CA. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president. tribune.com.pk Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. | With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4 million votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival's 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil's electoral authority confirmed Lula's victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. | Lula narrowly lost the first round of the election to Bolsonaro in early October, casting his political…
(2026-10-27). Abu Dhabi crown prince arrives in Canada on official visit. tribune.com.pk Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada. | Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand received the crown prince at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the UAE's state news agency WAM reported. | During the visit, Sheikh Khaled is expected to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, advance strategic partnership between the two countrie…
(2026-10-27). Thousands displaced as Israeli army continues offensive in West Bank's Hebron. tribune.com.pk The Israeli army continued a large-scale offensive in the West Bank city of Hebron for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, forcing nearly 5,000 Palestinians from their homes. | The Hebron municipality said in a statement that 4,969 Palestinians from 780 families have been forcibly displaced from the Deir Bahha and Al-Jilda areas since the Israeli military campaign began on Friday. | Among those displaced are 336 infants, 441 elderly people, 216 pregnant and nursing women, 44 people with disabilities and 312 people suffering from chronic illnesses, the statement said. | The municipality said the figures documen…
(2026-10-27). Pakistan reiterates support for Kashmiris, calls for peaceful resolution on Black Day. tribune.com.pk President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan's stance on the Kashmir dispute, calling for a peaceful resolution in line with UN Security Council resolutions and urging the international community to address human rights concerns in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). | Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are observing Black Day to mark the 79th anniversary of the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar in 1947 and renew their demand for the right to self-determination. | In his message, President Zardari called u…
(2026-10-27). October 27 a black day: Governor Kundi. tribune.com.pk Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has described October 27 as a black day in Kashmir's history, marking the Indian forces' occupation of Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. | In his message on Kashmir Black Day, the governor said the Kashmiri people had continued their struggle for the right to self-determination for decades, enduring immense sacrifices and oppression. | He said the day reminded the world of the Kashmiris' unwavering struggle for freedom and the long history of Indian atrocities aimed at suppressing their aspirations and denying them their fundamental rights. | Kundi said occupied Jammu an…
(2026-10-27). Seasonal illnesses surge across Quetta. tribune.com.pk
(2026-10-27). Assembly drops sardari system resolution. tribune.com.pk A resolution seeking the immediate abolition of the traditional Sardari system in Balochistan and a ban on the use of the titles Sardar and Nawab in speech and writing could not be moved in the Balochistan Assembly on Monday. | The proposal, listed on the agenda by Jamaat-e-Islami member Maulana Hidayatur Rahman Baloch, was disposed of by the Speaker after a review of existing legal and judicial records. The decision triggered a sharp exchange of words between the mover and Leader of the Opposition Mir Younas Aziz Zehri, with several government members also speaking in support of the opposition leader's positi…
(2026-10-27). Pakistan calls for abolition or severe restrictions on UNSC veto power. tribune.com.pk Pakistan on Tuesday called for comprehensive, democratic and equitable reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), warning that the misuse of veto power undermines the council's effectiveness, weakens the credibility of the United Nations and perpetuates inequalities within the international system. | Speaking during a UN General Assembly debate on the use of the veto, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor and Political Coordinator at Pakistan's Mission to the UN, said strategic rivalries and narrow interests among the council's permanent members had repeatedly obstructed collective action on international…
(2026-10-27). Arshad needs a fresh start. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's senior javelin coach Fayyaz Hussain Bukhari has said that Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem needs modern training, proper injury management and a renewed focus on athletics to return to his form. | Bukhari, who played a key role in Arshad's early development, said the seasoned athlete possessed exceptional natural talent but had struggled to maintain consistent performances because of a series of injuries. | Talking exclusively to Daily Express Bukhari expressed disappointment over Arshad's recent results but said he remained confident the athlete could win further honours for Pakistan with the right p…