(2026-10-02). Iran: Why Decapitation Doesn't Necessarily Defeat a Regime. juancole.com By | ( The opening strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, along with a number of the country's senior military and security commanders. Operationally, the attacks de…
(2026-10-02). The Mask of Civilization, the Face of Apartheid: Netanyahu at the UN. juancole.com Richmond City, Ca. (Dispatch to Informed Comment; Feature) — From the heart of a Middle East that has bled for decades under the boots of colonialism, indiscriminate bombardments, systematic assassinations, and the medieval sieges imposed by the Zionist regime, Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the United Nations General Assembly was nothing less than the naked embodiment of "the most brazen form of inversion of truth, fascist propaganda, and systematic justification of genocide." | Before being portrayed as a political event, this speech was a nauseating spectacle: an "accused man wanted by the Internation…
(2026-10-02). Condena al bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba presente en la ONU. radiohc.cu En el octogésimo primer período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU, que transcurre en su sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Nueva York, no ha dejado de estar presente el reclamo del levantamiento del genocida bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | La primera voz que se alzó contra esa política hostil fue la de Brasil, país que tradicionalmente abre los debates de cada período de sesiones del organismo internacional. | El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, reiteró su profundo rechazo al cerco económico, comercial y financiero que durante décadas han mantenido las diversas administraciones e…
(2026-10-02). Over 1,000 intellectuals and public figures stand in defense of Cuba. radiohc.cu In a public statement, more than 1,000 academics from over 36 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa call upon their peers worldwide "not to remain complicitly silent in the face of the crimes systematically and widely perpetrated by the United States government against the people of Cuba." | The document denounces the energy blockade imposed by Washington since January of this year, which compounds the hundreds of unilateral coercive measures enacted by the Donald Trump administration and the policy—spanning more than six decades—of economic, commercial, and financial blockad…
(2026-10-02). Cienfuegos celebró taller provincial Por el equilibrio del mundo previo a conferencia internacional. radiohc.cu 
El Taller Provincial Por el equilibrio del mundo 2026, de la Sociedad Cultural José Martí, de la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos se desarrolló en un contexto muy complejo para la humanidad facilitando la participación de instituciones, sindicatos y personas de buena voluntad previa a la VII Conferencia internacional que tendrá lugar en La Habana en enero de 2028. | Movidos por la defensa de la justicia social y del desarrollo con equidad, martianas y solidarias con Cuba expusieron ponencias en torno al pensamiento y trabajos frutos de investigaciones de quienes llevan en el corazón al Maestro y a nuestro líder histó…
(2026-10-02). Evalúa Díaz-Canel el impacto social de los cambios económicos. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió con representantes de organismos, instituciones, asociaciones, líderes barriales y otros actores vinculados directamente a las Transformaciones Económicas y Sociales que se ejecutan hoy. | Durante el intercambio, el mandatario reiteró la premisa de que para el Gobierno, el crecimiento económico carece de sentido si no tiene un impacto directo en el desarrollo social, según un reporte publicado en la página web de Presidencia. | ´Para nosotros no tiene sentido generar riqueza económica si no impacta y apoya a los programas sociales,…
(2026-10-02). Consagración, innovaciones y transformación energética: aniversario 31 de Radiocuba Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
La División Radiocuba Guantánamo conmemora su aniversario 31 con una trayectoria marcada por cambios tecnológicos, la digitalización de los transmisores radiales y televisivos, así como el protagonismo en proyectos de alta complejidad. | Así se reconoce durante la celebración, en la cual Mileydis Cobas Morales, secretaria del Sindicato de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica, destaca la consagración y esfuerzos de este colectivo para resolver las interrupciones de los servicios, en medio de la contingencia energética que enfrenta el país. | FCon una red modernizada de 122 transmisores, la más exten…
(2026-10-02). Cuba felicita a China en el aniversario 77 de su fundación como República Popular. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy a su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping, con motivo del 77 aniversario de la fundación de la República Popular China. | A través de su cuenta en X, el también primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) extendió su saludo al Partido, al Gobierno y al pueblo chinos, al tiempo que agradeció la permanente solidaridad y cooperación del gigante asiático con la isla. | A las congratulaciones se sumó el secretario de Organización del PCC, Roberto Morales, quien calificó la fundación de la nación asiática como un hito clave en la historia moderna y agradeció el res…
(2026-10-02). Ethiopian gov't-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region. aljazeera.com Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
(2026-10-02). Moment mother bear slams into car to protect cub. aljazeera.com This mother bear was not going to let a driver in Japan pass her cub without a warning.
(2026-10-02). Elon Musk to co-lead Trump's Pentagon study on future warfare. geo.tv Tesla CEO Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — Reuters Pentagon chief announces initiative at Quantico military base.Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to co-lead…
(2026-10-02). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). Support for Merz plunges after CDU's losses to Germany's right and left. aljazeera.com Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
(2026-10-02). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-02). US: Rights Concerns for Maritime Operations Near Ecuador. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of detained fishermen are transported on a National Police bus to the Community Surveillance Unit (UVC) from the port of Manta, Ecuador, on September 4, 2026. | © 2026 ARIEL OCHOA / AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-02). Tunisia softens its 'false news' penalty. What really changed, and why now? aljazeera.com Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
(2026-10-02). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-02). Nurses March to Demand that Palantir Stop Targeting their Patients. indybay.org Over 1000 march behind banner: "Palantir Tracks — Ice Attacks" in Global Week of Action…
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/17: Santa Cruz No Kings: Vote Early – Rally, Ballot Drop & Visibility Action. indybay.org 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz (County Court House)…
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/31: Trump Regime Takedown (special Halloween edition). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). 1,000 NNU CNA Nurses From Around the Country March To Get Palantir Out & Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Over 1,000 nurses marched in San Francisco and spoke out about the need to terminate contracts that Palantir has at hospitals and with all government agencies. They also are for the shutdown of ICE.
(2026-10-02). Thursday 10/8: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-02). People vs Palantir in Palo Alto. indybay.org Demonstration outside of Palantir's former headquarters and still busy office.
(2026-10-02). At Open SF Developers Conference Protesters & Developers Talk About Regulation & Tech. indybay.org Protesters rallied at the Open AI developers conference to demand an end of the use of AI…
(2026-10-02). Monday 10/5: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). An American horror story: The failed execution of Christa Pike. wsws.org There are incidents in contemporary American society so barbaric that they shock the sensibilities of anyone who stands for social equality, justice and human decency. The state of Tennessee's attempted execution of Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday night is such an event.
(2026-10-02). European powers answer Russian nuclear warnings with further military escalation. wsws.org Barely days after Moscow formally warned NATO that an attempt to blockade or isolate the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad could provoke the use of nuclear weapons, the governments of Europe are responding not with attempts to step back from the brink, but with declarations of increased military support for Ukraine, accelerated rearmament and preparations for a direct confrontation with Russia.
(2026-10-02). Sri Lankan filmmaker supports campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I hope that the struggle to secure Bogdan Syrotiuk's release will become the foundation for an anti-war movement."—Prasanna Vithanage…
(2026-10-02). How can Jordan respond to Israel's escalation across the West Bank? aljazeera.com Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
(2026-10-02). Wednesday 10/14: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU & No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual teach-in | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-02). The pseudo-left and Brazil's crisis elections. wsws.org The function of the pseudo-left is to subordinate the working class to the PT, the trade union bureaucracy and, ultimately, the bourgeois nation state.
(2026-10-02). "Music City" without an orchestra as Nashville Symphony suspends its season in face of financial crisis. wsws.org The highly regarded Nashville Symphony is suspending the rest of its 2026-27 season due to lack of funding.
(2026-10-02). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). How AI Could Wipe Out Our Brains Before Our Existence. levernews.com 
(2026-10-02). Protest at OpenAI DevDay at Fort Mason: "No Killer Robots for ICE, War and Fascism" indybay.org Clergy, immigrant rights organizations, and youth leaders lead a coalition calling on OpenAI to end its ICE and military contracts and pledge to defend free and democratic elections.
(2026-10-02). The strategy and program of the SEP in the fight against the JVP government and capitalism. wsws.org Against all other political parties, their fake-left hangers on and the trade union bureaucracies, the SEP alone advanced a revolutionary socialist program during the 2022 mass uprising.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/6: Care not Criminalization. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco CA 94102 cross street Harrison Street…
(2026-10-02). Trump vs Europe as US presses for release of emergency diesel stocks. aljazeera.com Europe's leaders are mulling proposals to respond to Trump's diesel demands.
(2026-10-02). Can India's 'cockroach' movement oust Modi's election chief? aljazeera.com India's youth protests return to streets, eyeing PM Modi's prized bureaucrat who oversees the world's biggest elections.
(2026-10-02). Sea off Thai island turns green. aljazeera.com The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.
(2026-10-02). Indian authorities clamp down as 'cockroach' movement launches new protests. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
(2026-10-02). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-10-02). Man City lodge appeal after guilty finding in financial breach scandal. aljazeera.com The Abu Dhabi-controlled club has protested its innocence throughout the long-running case, which dates back to 2018.
(2026-10-02). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-02). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-02). Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly Delayed Until 2030. indybay.org Iconic Pollinator Remains at Risk of Migratory Collapse…
(2026-10-02). 12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall. aljazeera.com As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing.
(2026-10-02). G7 announces oil reserve release, as Trump hails Europe diesel deal. aljazeera.com Macron says G7 will release 100 million barrels over four months; diesel release to be 'frontloaded'…
(2026-10-02). Fourth nationwide school strike in Germany: 45,000 protest against conscription. wsws.org The school strikes show the continuing opposition among young people to conscription. But the movement can only advance if it bases itself on the international working class and a revolutionary perspective against war.
(2026-10-02). Bonds gripped by a "vicious loop" wsws.org Yields have risen to their highest levels in a quarter of a century with little sign of coming down.
(2026-10-02). India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final — all to know. aljazeera.com For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
(2026-10-02). Indian pilot describes dramatic attack during Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. geo.tv Indian pilot Smit Machchhar smiles in an unidentified location in this undated handout image released on September 30, 2026. — ReutersThe Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open…
(2026-10-02). New Census poverty report conceals the social catastrophe facing working people. wsws.org Official poverty statistics expose a deepening crisis for which Democrats and Republicans bear joint responsibility.
(2026-10-02). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-02). Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, warns UNDP chief. geo.tv Shoppers walk within Merkato, one of Africa's biggest open air market, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25, 2024. — Reuters
(2026-10-02). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-02). Protests shutter hundreds of French schools as violence flares. aljazeera.com Education minister declares students 'in danger' as hundreds of injuries reported across the country.
(2026-10-02). Democracy Now! 2026-10-02 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, October 2, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, October 2, 2026…
(2026-10-02). Strikes spread across Brazil on the eve of the elections. wsws.org A wave of strikes in the public and private sectors exposes the class character of the Lula government and the need for an independent struggle of the working class against austerity, fascism and imperialism.
(2026-10-02). FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack. aljazeera.com The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
(2026-10-02). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-02). 'Containerabad': Pakistan's capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown. aljazeera.com As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
(2026-10-02). Gary Tyler, former political prisoner in US, endorses campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk: "This young man should be free" wsws.org Gary Tyler, the former political prisoner who spent nearly 42 years in Louisiana's notorious Angola State Penitentiary for a murder he did not commit, has endorsed the international campaign for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? aljazeera.com Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/24: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-02). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-02). Friday 10/9: Oakland Arms Embargo: Mass Mobilization at FedEx. indybay.org FedEx Shipping Center, Oakland (9190 Edes Ave)…
(2026-10-02). Washington's diplomacy in Sudan has backfired. aljazeera.com Pressure meant to isolate Sudan's army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/24: Book Reading: "Bad Energy" by Joshua Frank in conversation with Scott Parkin. indybay.org Nomadic Bookshop | 326 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-02). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-02). Wealth of America's richest 0.1 percent doubles since 2019, as profits hit record share of income. wsws.org The richest 0.1 percent of American households more than doubled their wealth between the end of 2019 and June 30, Federal Reserve figures released last month show.
(2026-10-02). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). Luckin surpasses 38,000 stores globally as its Singapore count hits 100, testing the reach of its overseas model. ecns.cn Luckin Coffee opened its 100th store in Singapore in Bugis on September 28, marking another milestone in the Chinese coffee chain's overseas expansion. Since making the city-state its first international market in 2023, Luckin has served more than 1.9 million customers locally and become an increasingly familiar name in Singapore's coffee market. The company now operates more than 38,000 stores across China, Singapore, Malaysia and the U.S.
(2026-10-02). US: Victims of Nicaraguan Government Risk Deportation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists hold signs with the names of some of the 222 former prisoners released and expelled by the Nicaraguan government, as they await their arrival at Dulles International Airport, Virginia, United States, February 9, 2023. | © 2023 Kevin Lamarque/Reuters…
(2026-10-02). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The number of "CIA Democrat" candidates for seats in the House of Representatives has doubled this year, compared to the past four elections.
(2026-10-02). South Korean steel and shipbuilding workers hold partial strikes. wsws.org The country's labor unions, regardless of affiliation, are attempting to stifle worker opposition to the growing attacks on their living and economic conditions.
(2026-10-02). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-02). Thursday 10/29: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU and No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1026882/ | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-02). Hong Kong exhibition unveils 157 treasures from Qing imperial workshops. ecns.cn A special exhibition featuring 157 treasures from the Palace Museum, including 14 national first-class cultural relics, opened to the public at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Wednesday.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/10: Book Talk with Dr. Brian Kwoba. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-10-02). Wednesday 10/21: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-02). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-02). Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak. aljazeera.com Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic.
(2026-10-02). What's behind France's school protests? aljazeera.com Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.
(2026-10-02). Sunday 10/18: How to challenge power & systems of injustice: The History of Rainforest Action Network. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA 94709 US…
(2026-10-02). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/3: November 2026 Election Part 2. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-02). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-02). Saturday 10/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Decolonizing Money. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-02). Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of Madina power station attack. geo.tv Damage to the Taiba power distribution station, which Saudi authorities said was caused by a drone attack by the Houthis, in this handout photo taken on September 29, 2026, in Madina, Saudi Arabia, and released on October 1, 2026. — Reuters Saudi coalition says wider…
(2026-10-02). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-02). Valadao Dairy Linked to Criminal Animal Cruelty. indybay.org Congressman Valadao's dairy sends newborn calves to calf ranch exposed dragging, shooting sick calves…
(2026-10-02). Wolf encounter: A photographer on what humans have lost. aljazeera.com How a brush with the wild can expose what modern life no longer asks of us.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/13: Webinar: U.S. Military Spending and How to Stop It. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-us-mili……
(2026-10-02). Protests disrupt Ireland football match with 'Palestine tennis balls'. aljazeera.com Protesters interrupted Ireland's match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
(2026-10-02). Tuesday 10/27: Becoming Leaderful: A Panel Discussion on Building the Communities We Want. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th St Suite 290, Oakland…
(2026-10-02). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). India's Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation. geo.tv
(2026-10-02). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Artificial Lack of Intelligence in Washington, D.C. juancole.com
(2026-10-02). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). NNU Nurses Rally At ICE To Demand ICE Be Shutdown & Palantir Be Purged At All Hospitals. indybay.org
(2026-10-02). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-02). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-02). Annual Fundraiser for Informed Comment under Shadow of Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-10-02). What are the Nobel prizes and when will the 2026 awards be announced. geo.tv
(2026-10-02). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.
(2026-10-01). Australia signs security pact with Ukraine, backs NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Albanese posed for a grinning selfie with Trump, just hours after the fascistic US president had again threatened to "annihilate" Iran.
(2026-10-01). Israel's dramatic u-Turn: After blaming Iran, MOSSAD now clears Mojtaba in FlyDubai flight drama. hindustantimes.com Israel is reassessing the Flydubai FZ1073 incident after initial fears of a wider terror plot. Israeli officials have investigated whether the incident was an attempted terror attack, but there is no confirmed evidence linking Iran to the episode. Flydubai says the motive remains unknown and has urged against premature speculation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot appeared to have tried to crash the aircraft.
(2026-10-01). FlyDubai's code 7500 was only the beginning? Mystery blasts hit Iran hours after the cockpit terror. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported in southeastern Iran have added to tensions just hours after the dramatic Flydubai FZ1073 incident involving a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. With Israeli officials investigating the flight incident and reports pointing to a confrontation between the pilots, questions are also emerging over the timing of the reported blasts in Iran.
(2026-10-01). Why the Iran War Equation Is Changing, and Why a Third War May Be Closer Than It Seems. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It appears that the main actors involved in the previous 40-day war are increasingly moving toward another confrontation for their own reasons. The regional equation has changed significantly in recent weeks, and that change is making the continuation of the current ceasefire less attractive. Iran is under growing economic pressure because it cannot export its oil normally. The Houthis have moved closer to controlling the approaches to Bab el-Mandeb. Israel is approaching an important election. And the United States is facing a decision over whether to continue…
(2026-10-01). Iran is scaring Israel's spies: FlyDubai terror shows Tehran can strike where MOSSAD least expects. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-01). Judge denies bail, continues detention of anti-Zionist Hasidic father in bid to deport him to Israel. wsws.org Yehonatan Ovadia, a member of the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidic community and outspoken opponent of the Israeli state and Gaza genocide, has been detained since August 28 and is being threatened with deportation in violation of his First Amendment rights.
(2026-10-01). May Day Strong coalition pressures corporations to defend voting rights. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—With early voting already underway and the Trump administration escalating its attack on voting rights, the May Day Strong coalition sent letters Tuesday to the offices of JPMorgan Chase, Amazon/Whole Foods, Target, Palantir, and other corporate giants demanding they use their political influence to protect free and democratic elections. The letters are part of an …
(2026-10-01). Cuban president congratulates Xi Jinping on 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. | On his X account, the Cuban leader — who also serves as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) — extended his greetings to the Chinese Party, Government, and people, while expressing gratitude for the Asian giant's enduring solidarity and cooperation with the island. | Joining in the congratulations was PCC Organization Secretary Roberto Morales, who described the founding of the Asian nation as a key milestone i…
(2026-10-01). Cuban foreign minister expresses gratitude for UN condemnation of U.S. blockade of the island. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his gratitude on Wednesday to 43 heads of state and government, fellow foreign ministers, and other heads of delegation in New York for their statements at the UN General Assembly condemning the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States. | In messages posted on the social network X, the head of the Cuban delegation to the General Debate of the High-Level Segment of the 81st session expressed his appreciation for the calls to end the energy blockade and secondary sanctions. | Bruno Rodríguez noted that condemnati…
(2026-10-01). European Parliament debates complaints against blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu The European Parliament in Brussels served as the venue this Wednesday for denunciations against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, during a debate that featured remarks by Dr. Aleida Guevara March. | During the opening session, Guevara March outlined the deteriorating situation on the island resulting from the U.S. blockade and the lack of concrete action by Europe against these measures, according to the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina. | Attendees heard experts point out that the blockade also affects European institutions, which have faced sanctions…
(2026-10-01). European Parliament hosts "Cuba Si, Blockade No" event opposing U.S. measures. radiohc.cu The European Parliament hosted the "Cuba Si, Blockade No" event — a forum bringing together Members of the European Parliament, experts and guests to analyze the consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. | The gathering fostered discussion on the impact of unilateral coercive measures on the Cuban population and reaffirms the message that "Cuba is not a threat; the blockade is." | IMAGE CREDIT: European Parliament hosts debate on the blockade against Cuba. Photo: Cuban Foreign Ministry/X | [ SOURCE: CUBA DEBATE ]…
(2026-10-01). Cuban president assesses the social impact of economic changes. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel held a meeting with representatives from government bodies, institutions, and associations, as well as neighborhood leaders and other stakeholders directly involved in the economic and social transformations currently underway. | During the discussion, the president reiterated the government's premise that economic growth is meaningless unless it has a direct impact on social development, according to a report published on the Presidency's website. | "For us, it makes no sense to generate economic wealth if it does not impact and support social programs—and, above all, if t…
(2026-10-01). Trump administration again deploys 'foreign influence' allegations against left critics. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration's attack on its domestic critics reached its biggest stage yet at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22. During his remarks before delegates from around the world, President Donald Trump said, "The Cuban regime has…spent decades coordinating with the left-wing radicals and communist networks here in the United States. As our …
(2026-10-01). Ana María Mari Machado meets with parliamentary groups from the Spanish Congress. radiohc.cu Ana María Mari Machado, Vice President of Cuba's National Assembly, held a cordial meeting with deputies from various parliamentary groups of the Spanish Congress of Deputies. | During the meeting, she denounced the extreme intensification of the blockade, the energy embargo, and the secondary sanctions imposed by the United States government, which are inflicting collective punishment on the Cuban people. | She also highlighted the commitment to continue strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between the two nations. | IMAGE CREDIT: Ana María Mari Machado, Vice President of Cuba's National Assembly, with deputie…
(2026-10-01). La lucha solidaria por Cuba también se da dentro del parlamento italiano. radiohc.cu 
Como parte de la campaña ´Energía para la vida, encendamos la luz en Cuba ª, una delegación italiana donó más de 500 kilogramos de tecnología solar para instalar en instituciones, centros de salud, escuelas y servicios esenciales de la sociedad cubana, golpeada por el recrudecido bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En la carga también llegaron útiles escolares, medicamentos, paneles solares y ayuda humanitaria, que fueron recolectado con el esfuerzo de muchos italianos simpatizantes con la Revolución y personas del pueblo que se sensibilizaron con el sufrimiento de los cubanos. | Ello…
(2026-10-01). Sancti Spíritus celebró Día Mundial del Corazón. radiohc.cu En una jornada que conjuga la actividad participativa y la prevención, Sancti Spíritus, como toda Cuba, se sumó este 29 de septiembre a la celebración por el Día Mundial del Corazón, en función de concientizar a la ciudadanía acerca de la necesidad de disminuir la incidencia de las enfermedades cardiovasculares, primera causa de muerte en el territorio. | Las acciones, presididas por el lema "No pierdas ni un latido", darán inicio en el Policlínico Norte Juan Miguel Martínez Puentes, de la ciudad espirituana, e incluyen la participación intersectorial, con énfasis en las áreas de salud con el trabajo comunitario…
(2026-10-01). La Casa Blanca ya no disimula su pretensión de asfixiar al pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu ´Las nuevas medidas coercitivas unilaterales aprobadas por el Gobierno de EE. UU., además de reforzar aún más la asfixia contra Cuba, desenmascaran a quienes dicen que solo van ´contra el Gobierno cubano y sus empresas ª, expresó, este miércoles, por medio de X, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | ´Esas acciones contra el sector privado cubano demuestran claramente que su única intención es provocar el máximo sufrimiento a nuestro pueblo y limitar la puesta en marcha de las transformaciones económicas y sociales &o…
(2026-10-01). En Cienfuegos afecta el bloqueo servicios de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El bloqueo Económico, Comercial, Financiero y Energético recrudecido por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba nos afecta en todos los aspectos de la vida, pero quiero comentar las dificultades del trabajo en la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones, ETECSA, que no le permite desarrollar el servicio de la mejor forma. | Respaldan los sistemas, baterías de corta duración que resuelven problemas puntuales pero los apagones prolongados provocan la disminución del tiempo de su vida útil debido a la grandes afectaciones por el déficit de la energía eléctrica en la mayoría de los sitios. | Cuando quitan la corriente, automá…
(2026-10-01). The Physicians Keeping Gaza Alive. juancole.com ( My conclusion, however, was understandable. In December 2023, only months after the start of t…
(2026-10-01). Spain's housing crisis is a warning for all of Europe — rights mean nothing if they're not enforced. nationofchange.org 
Spain has a constitutional right to housing — but it hasn't stopped rents and property prices from skyrocketing.
(2026-10-01). 'I was afraid we'd lose him': Israeli dentist recalls saving injured Indian pilot after Flydubai cockpit attack. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian pilot flying a flydubai aircraft was bleeding heavily and struggling to remain conscious after he was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, but he still managed to open the cockp | 'I was afraid we'd lose him': Israeli dentist recalls saving injured Indian pilot after Flydubai cockpit attack…
(2026-10-01). Stand up for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org This is the text of an open letter to the leadership of the Left Party. It was sent on September 30 to Ines Schwerdtner and Luigi Pantisano, co-chairs of the Left Party, as well as to Heidi Reichinnek and Sà∂ren Pellmann, co-chairs of the Left Party parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
(2026-10-01). Credit Acceptance agrees to million settlement over unaffordable subprime car loans. nationofchange.org 
Borrowers who lost cars to repossession will get million in debt relief, and the lender must cap vehicle prices at 109% of retail book value for seven years.
(2026-10-01). MININT explains boundaries between expression and privacy. radiohc.cu The Ministry of the Interior (MININT} highlighted on its Facebook profile that recording with a phone does not constitute a crime; however, publishing or disseminating images without consent can amount to a violation of personal and family privacy. | The agency underscored that legal cases are not decided on social media and noted that the distinction between documenting and exposing is key to understanding proceedings regarding the non-consensual dissemination of images. | It reiterated that freedom of expression and the right to information are fundamental but not absolute, as a person's image is part of their…
(2026-10-01). A Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Seleka forces patrol a street of Bangui, Central African Republic, March 28, 2013. | © 2013 SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images | In November 2013, I went to Bangui and met Michel Djotodia, then the Central African Republic's self-proclaimed interim president. He had taken over the country as the head of a rebel coalition called the Seleka. He received me in a run-down military camp on a hill overlooking the capital, in a darkened office watched over by security cameras and guarded by ragtag soldiers.I had the uncomfortable task of handing the "president" our latest report. By then, we…
(2026-10-01). Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Port Louis in Mauritius, November 12, 2024. | © 2024 Xinhua/Shutterstock | The National Human Rights Commission in Mauritius earlier this year urged the government to legally recognize same-sex marriages, stating that the refusal to recognize such unions is discriminatory and lacks justification under domestic law.The Commission's recommendation comes after two same-sex couples filed complaints alleging that the country's civil status office's refusal to register their marriage is prejudicial to them. In their complaints and in public testimony before the Commission, same-sex coupl…
(2026-10-01). 'Plumber' helped save plunging Flydubai plane after co-pilot attacked captain: Trump. geo.tv Travellers board a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport after a separate FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 30, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-01). 'Prayed excessively, refused to shake hands with women': What we know about Flydubai's Omani co-pilot. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and allegedly attempting to bring down Flydubai Flight FZ1073 is under investigation after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was carrying more than 170 passengers when the incident was reported inside the cockpit. According to reports, Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot as the aircraft was flying over Saudi Arabia. The plane subsequently lost a significant amount of altitude before passengers and other crew members intervened and helped regain control of the aircr…
(2026-10-01). Trump admits failure to sell economic record as US-Iran war sends fuel prices through roof. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during a news briefing. — AFP/FileIran war has raised fuel prices, adding to pressure on household budgetsUS consumer confidence falls to near 12-and-a-half-year low in Sept.Diesel prices recently hit a record $6.53 per gallon, according to…
(2026-10-01). Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen with Trump administration's help. peoplesworld.org 
Saudi Arabia has initiated a bombing campaign over Yemen. The move follows a massive offensive by the North Yemeni Ansarallah movement, popularly known as the Houthis. The offensive put Ansarallah in control of numerous Red Sea sites south of the territory of North Yemen that they've been administering for most of the Yemeni Civil War, …
(2026-10-01). Is the world on the brink of nuclear war? wsws.org Russia's warning that it is ready to use nuclear weapons if NATO blockades Kaliningrad shows that the US-NATO war in Ukraine is escalating into an open confrontation between nuclear-armed powers, a danger being concealed from the population.
(2026-10-01). Crystal Mason's belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed. nationofchange.org 
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That changed Thursday.
(2026-10-01). Hunger, homelessness, overwork and debt: Save the Student survey shows crisis facing UK higher education students. wsws.org Among survey respondents, 63 percent skip meals to save money, 9 percent used a food bank during the last academic year, and 28 percent hold two or more jobs.
(2026-10-01). Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli requests to send planes to retrieve passengers: source. geo.tv Plane, carrying passengers who were on the flydubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30,…
(2026-10-01). SEP (Canada) founding congress pledges to fight for the freedom of socialist-internationalist, anti-war prisoner Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The founding congress of the SEP, held in Montreal in August, unanimously adopted the following resolution denouncing the Ukrainian state's persecution of Bodgan Syrotuik.
(2026-10-01). Flydubai horror: Passengers scream as jet plunges 17,000 feet in 1 minute, pilot stabbed mid-flight. hindustantimes.com New video footage offers a chilling look inside the Flydubai flight that was forced to divert after a dramatic mid-air cockpit incident. The footage captures the tense moments aboard the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight as passengers faced an unfolding aviation emergency. Watch the newly released visuals for a closer look at what happened inside the aircraft during the terrifying flight.
(2026-10-01). Democracy Now! 2026-10-01 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 01, 2026; The Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: "Alternative Nobel" Winner Timnit Gebru; "Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel; Rise of the Far Right in Germany Raises Fear of an Even Wider Crackdown on Migration | Headlines for October 01, 2026; The Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: "Alternative Nobel" Winner Timnit Gebru; "Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel; Rise of the Far R…
(2026-10-01). UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry's 'Responsible Gold' Certification. hrw.org Click to expand Image | North Mara Gold Mine in Tarime district, northwest Tanzania. | © 2022 Private | An unusual trial will begin next week in London's High Court: the families of two 23-year-old Tanzanian men who were fatally shot in 2019 at a Canadian-owned gold mine in northern Tanzania are bringing a case against the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), an industry body that oversees the London gold market.Another 30 Tanzanians recently joined the case, while a Canadian court dismissed another lawsuit over the killings, saying it did not have jurisdiction. The families are seeking redress for t…
(2026-10-01). Nurses at two Prime Healthcare hospitals vote union. peoplesworld.org 
In an election held Sept. 24, registered nurses at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, Maine, voted overwhelmingly to join Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC). The nurses voted 91% yes (204-21). Left out of the vote were those nurses who were suspended or terminated from their jobs for working to form …
(2026-10-01). Is AI About to Destroy Humanity? nationofchange.org 
Or do we have more to worry about from Donald Trump?>
(2026-10-01). Steelworkers, Bluegreen Alliance beat oil giant 'safety' plans. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Two Steelworkers locals and the BlueGreen Alliance scored a win in California when the state's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board rejected oil refiners' looser safety plans. The board's unanimous vote on September 18 overturned an agreement between the refiners' lobby, the Western States Petroleum Association, and state officials to bar union reps or …
(2026-10-01). Revealed: factory farm pollution is costing the UK £130m a year. nationofchange.org 
Ammonia from farms drives lung conditions, heart disease and chronic illness — and we have been able to put a figure on the cost…
(2026-10-01). The President from Hell (and High Water). nationofchange.org 
Tom Engelhardt on what a Democratic sweep in November would and would not change, and a $2.8 billion bomb sale to Israel.
(2026-10-01). Smithfield workers speak out against deadly conditions after death of Patou Mpinda in Illinois meatpacking plant. wsws.org Meatpacking workers in the Quad Cities area spoke with the WSWS and detailed the harsh exploitation and dangerous workplace conditions that have lead to worker deaths.
(2026-10-01). POLITICAL ART: 'I.C.E. Evil Hand!'. peoplesworld.org 
"I have completed this 11″x 15″ acrylic on canvas painting. Entitled " I.C.E. Evil Hand!". This painting is an artistic response to the brutal and illegal activities of the ICE organization. Sadly, ICE is being used by the current administration as a device to oppress and brutalize American society. Latinos! are victim to most of …
(2026-10-01). Australia: ACT Labor government slashes school budgets across Canberra. wsws.org At least 58 of the territory's 94 public schools will see their funding fall, with 37 facing cuts greater than 5 percent.
(2026-10-01). US: Nebraskans Losing Coverage as Medicaid Changes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Medical professionals and patients gather for a rally outside of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2025, demanding an end to health care policies which they say are harming communities and threatening care access for low-income families, people with disabilities and the elderly. | © 2025 Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-10-01). Ukraine Claims First Combat Use Of FP-7 Ballistic Missile. twz.com 
Ukraine says it has used its domestically developed President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today that Ukraine had conducted the first combat use of the FP-7, a ground-launched ballistic mis…
(2026-10-01). Colorado sues to stop private immigration detention center in Hudson. nationofchange.org 
The state says the federal government never studied what a 1,200-bed facility would do to a town of about 1,600, its water supply or local wildlife.
(2026-10-01). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org 100,000 Irish public sector workers begin industrial action in pay dispute with government; workers and students in five days of protests across Iraq over lack of jobs and social conditions; Tunisian fuel transport workers hold 48-hour strike over pay and conditions…
(2026-10-01). Residents sue Avenal landfill operators over toxic gases and alleged underground fire. nationofchange.org 
State records cited by a community group show carbon monoxide readings of up to 3,420 parts per million in landfill wells, more than double the level regulators say suggests a subsurface fire.
(2026-10-01). Uzbekistan: Guarantee Karakalpak Lawyer's Safety. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in the defendants' cage on the last day of his trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. | © 2023 Eurasianet…
(2026-10-01). AIM-260 JATM Missile Spotted On Australian Super Hornet. twz.com 
(2026-10-01). Inside Ukraine's First Combat Deployment Of Robotic Amphibious Vehicles. twz.com 
Taking a break from fighting Russians in the Kostiantynivka sector of the eastern Donetsk region, the commander of a Ukrainian uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) unit spoke with us about innovations in the use of these systems. One was the first deployment of a UGV
(2026-10-01). U.S. Mimics "Decoupled" Nuclear Detonation By Blowing Up A Tunnel Conventionally. twz.com 
The aim of the experiment is to help the U.S. better spot a kind of nuclear testing that China is alleged to be conducting in secret.
(2026-10-01). It's Not A Bulwark. It's A Plot. levernews.com In the last week, there has been a healthy — and long-overdue — debate over former Republicans suddenly monetizing themselves as leaders of the anti-Trump popular front. The trending conversations online have revolved around The Bulwark, a
(2026-10-01). Indian pilot at centre of FlyDubai horror? Terrifying 60 seconds, then plane fell 14,000+ feet. hindustantimes.com Fresh details have emerged about the dramatic cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The pilot stabbed during the confrontation has been identified as Indian national Captain Smit Machchhar, who joined Flydubai in 2022 after more than a decade with SpiceJet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot attempted to crash the aircraft, while Flydubai has confirmed only that an altercation occurred on the flight deck and that all passengers and crew were safe.
(2026-10-01). MBS puts faith in Makkah pact for regional security, pledges decisive response to threats. geo.tv Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud attends the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. — ReutersHouthis "chose chaos, destruction", threatening Yemen, region: MBS.MBS…
(2026-10-01). The Hyphen Unites: Avi Shlaim on Arab-Jewish Life. publicbooks.org Avi Shlaim, historian and influential scholar of Israel's relationship with the Arab world, joins John Plotz and Yuval Evri to discuss class, caste differences, and destructive ethno-nationalist ideologies in mainstream Israeli politics.
(2026-10-01). Nearly 1,000 private armed guards deployed in USPS plants, as Trump continues offensive against mail-in balloting. wsws.org The guards are being rushed into USPS facilities five weeks before the midterms, as the Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
(2026-10-01). Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here's How It Works. nationofchange.org 
Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.
(2026-10-01). From East to West: Why Turkey is Playing both Sides. juancole.com
(2026-10-01). Imponen penas de prisión por caso de sabotaje energético en el Complejo Lácteo de La Habana. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP) informo que la Sala de los Delitos contra la Seguridad del Estado del Tribunal Provincial Popular de la Habana,durante la celebración del juicio oral de la causa numero 7 de 2006,seguida por el delito de sabotaje,impuso sanciones entre 15,16,18 y 20 años de privación de libertad a los responsables,según el grado de intervención en el ilícito,características individuales,circunstancias ocurrentes y lesividad de estos hechos. | El juicio se desarrolló de manera ejemplarizante atendiendo a que estos sucesos contravienen los esfuerzos realizados por el Estado para garantizar la produ…