(2026-10-18). Saudi-led coalition says helicopter crash in Najran kills two crew members. geo.tv
(2026-10-18). Peshawar pilot dies in plane crash. tribune.com.pk 
Another pilot from the well-known Qazi family, long associated with the Peshawar Flying Club, has lost his life in a microlight aircraft accident. Qazi Zafar was killed when his aircraft crashed during a flight in Punjab's Jhang district on Saturday. | According to local sources, Qazi Zafar was piloting the microlight when the aircraft met with the accident. A friend travelling with him was also on board and sustained serious injuries in the crash. Qazi Zafar, however, could not survive his wounds and succumbed soon afterwards. Sources said the pilot had returned to Pakistan from abroad only a short while ago.
(2026-10-18). UoP reclaims Rs5b bungalow after 22-year battle. tribune.com.pk 
After a 22-year legal struggle, the University of Peshawar has finally taken possession of a bungalow worth Rs5 billion located on Gul Maher Lane in University Town. | The property, spread over more than nine kanals, was dedicated through a registered waqf deed dated January 2, 1974, by the late Begum Kulsoom Amin Durrani. She had endowed it for the welfare of students and the provision of scholarships to deserving students. Income generated from the property is expected to support up to 350 scholarships for needy students of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | The university approached a civil court on September 21, 2004,…
(2026-10-18). Kundi moves to curb dengue as cases surge. tribune.com.pk 
An important high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to review the dengue situation in the province, assess measures to prevent its further spread and evaluate the overall anti-dengue response. | Advisor for Health Lieutenant General (retired) Nigar Johar, the Secretary Health and other senior officials of relevant departments attended the meeting. Officials gave the Governor a detailed briefing on the latest dengue statistics, the implementation status of the anti-dengue action plan, the functioning of the reporting and surveillance system, and othe…
(2026-10-18). WSSC Bannu sacks 51 employees over absenteeism. tribune.com.pk 
The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Bannu has terminated the services of 51 employees for continuous absence from duty and negligence in the performance of their official responsibilities. Final warnings have also been issued to supervisors over the poor state of cleanliness at Mandan Gate and Garhi Sher Ahmad. | Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Saqib Khan made it clear that no compromise would be tolerated on the city's sanitation system. He said action against employees found guilty of absenteeism, negligence or poor performance would continue without discrimination. | Taking notice of the unsat…
(2026-10-18). AJK PM directs food safety measures. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has directed the relevant authorities to strengthen food safety measures, improve quality standards and ensure effective monitoring of food products to protect public health in AJK. | Chairing a meeting of the Food Department and the Food Authority, the prime minister stressed that all concerned institutions must fulfil their responsibilities to ensure the availability of safe and quality food to the public. | The meeting reviewed recommendations for a comprehensive food policy, measures to improve food quality and arrangements to ensure an adequate supply…
(2026-10-18). Female students offered two-day scooty training. tribune.com.pk 
Thhave launched a two-day free scooty driving training programme for female students. | According to CTO Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi, female students can receive free training at five driving schools established across the city and instructions have been issued to their officials in-charge to conduct the free training sessions. | Administrations of schools and colleges may also contact the traffic police to arrange special training sessions. | The scooty driving training centres have been set up at the Liberty Market, Greater Iqbal Park, Ferozepur Road and Manawan. | A free driving course for women is under way a…
(2026-10-18). 'Food security goes beyond availability'. tribune.com.pk 
FAISALABAD | The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) organised an awareness walk and seminar to mark World Food Day, highlighting the need to address hunger, malnutrition, food security and food safety through sustainable food systems, public awareness and research-based interventions. | UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Zulfiqar Ali said food security should not be measured solely by food availability but also by its nutritional quality, safety, affordability and accessibility. | He stressed that ensuring a healthy and balanced diet for all segments of society was essential to building a healthier and more produc…
(2026-10-18). IUB extends research ties with Chinese varsity. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-18). Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Forecast to Lower Energy Bills in Massachusetts. wattsupwiththat.com Pipeline Policy Stance a Key Test in Governor's Race…
(2026-10-18). Guatemalan former prosecutor shot dead at sports centre. aljazeera.com Guatemalan police say they arrested two men in connection with the killing of Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa.
(2026-10-18). AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Why Marco Rubio's visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India. aljazeera.com US secretary of state is skipping New Delhi, and opposition leaders complain his arrangements are humiliating.
(2026-10-18). Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base: Canada minister. aljazeera.com Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.
(2026-10-18). At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Rubio wants 'crackdown' on settler violence after US journalist attack. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico's Baja coast. aljazeera.com Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.
(2026-10-18). Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion. aljazeera.com Kabila's move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
(2026-10-18). Buildings burn as French protests go into the night. aljazeera.com Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now 'largely lost'.
(2026-10-18). Foreign experts: 'China AI threat' is a Western fabrication. ecns.cn Radhika Desai, a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada, and Glenn Diesen, a professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave exclusive interviews to China News Network's "News Lounge" program.
(2026-10-18). Xi stresses prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development.
(2026-10-18). Experts gather in Chongqing to discuss biomedical industry-education-research-application cooperation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-18). Kolkata festival stampede kills 17, injures dozens; authorities fear death toll could rise. geo.tv An ambulance carrying victims after a stampede during a Hindu religious event in Kolkata, India, on Oc. — AFPCrush occurred at Kolkata's Sarada Park pandal on Saturday evening, police say.Police cite heavy crowds, rain, but exact cause of crush remains unclear.Modi pledges…
(2026-10-18). Riyadh reports fresh drone interceptions as Cairo considers steps to defend kingdom. geo.tv
(2026-10-18). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Workers Rally in Turin Over Low Wages and High Prices. indybay.org Workers in Turin rally and march for higher wages and dignity in solidarity with students who call for education reforms.
(2026-10-18). No Kings Day 10-17-2026 in Fresno. indybay.org Around 1,000 turned out for a No Kings Day in Fresno focusing on the November 3 election,…
(2026-10-18). Insurrection Act – An interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with prolific political singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-10-18). Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food – An Interview with Walter Santucci. indybay.org Audio interview with Walter Santucci – musician, animator, puppeteer, and filmmaker – on his latest film "I'd Rather be Turned Into Cat Food."
(2026-10-18). Wednesday 11/11: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-10-18). The Second Chance Sports Act Is Now Law in California: Will Weightlifting Soon Return? indybay.org
(2026-10-18). Tallying Real Estate and Development Contributions to Ryan Mayoral Campaign. indybay.org Campaign finance records show Ryan Coonerty has received roughly ten times more in real estate and development contributions than Ami Chen Mills has during the 2026 campaign for Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. As of September 19, Ryan Coonerty has accumulated $15,448 in contributions from real estate and development interests, out of the $131,978 in total contributions made to his campaign. In comparison, Ami Chen Mills has only received $1,660 from real estate and development interests in her bid for mayor, and has raised $43,398 in total contributions. Besides direct campaign contributions, Coonerty has r…
(2026-10-18). California SEIU 1000 Members To Strike On October 21. indybay.org SEIU 1000 California state workers with 100,000 members will be going on strike on October 21 throughout California.
(2026-10-18). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-18). Lessons Of Bolsonaro Victory In Brazil & The Working Class With Fabio Bosco. indybay.org The recent victory of Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil was a victory for the rightwing and also for Trump who demanded that the Lula government release Jair Bolsonaro from prison. Brazilian unionist and supporter of the trade union federation Conlutas talks about what happened and the lessons for the future.
(2026-10-18). Saturday 10/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "Pax Judaica Explained" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yENc……
(2026-10-18). Friday 10/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-10-18). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-18). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-18). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-18). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-18). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-18). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-18). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-18). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-18). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-18). Iran's Teachers Movement Perseveres against all Odds. juancole.com ( They knew they were taking an enormous…
(2026-10-18). Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit. al-monitor.com KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other venues are also possible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.The Group of 20 major economies, which includes the US and Russia but not Ukraine, is due to hold a summit in Miami in December.
(2026-10-18). IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder and Jan StrupczewskiBANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The global economy is showing great resilience but there is no room for complacency, the head of the International Monetary Fund's steering committee said on Saturday, while divisions over Russia's war against Ukraine sparked a walkout of delegates.
(2026-10-18). Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030, outlines plan to prepare future leaders. al-monitor.com By Enas AlashrayCAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his term would end in 2030 and outlined a plan for the country's main military academy to train potential future leaders for 30 months before then.The proposal gives the Egyptian Military Academy a central role in preparing future leaders, underscoring the armed forces' influence beyond national defence. Under Sisi, a former general,the military has expanded its presence in the economy and civilian affairs.
(2026-10-18). IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, risks. al-monitor.com By David LawderBANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund member countries called for increasing support to countries that are facing short-term financing challenges caused by negative spillovers from wars and high energy prices, and said economic risks remain tilted to the downside.And while there has been a boost to investment and trade from "advanced intelligence technologies", they also carried risks, the chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee said in a statement after a meeting in Bangkok.
(2026-10-18). Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline. al-monitor.com By Sudarshan VaradhanOct 16 (Reuters) – A meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the warming planet, the IPCC said on Friday. The impasse over the timeline, which has lasted nearly three years, could leave countries to decide the next phase of climate action without consensus on critical issues, including the extent to which some global warming might be reversible.
(2026-10-18). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help. aljazeera.com Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.
(2026-10-17). Egypt's Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
(2026-10-17). You Love To See It: The Phone Tree Gets the Ax. levernews.com
(2026-10-17). To hell and back: my release from the hospital yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com In my first couple of essays this past week addressing the question of what Russian medicine looks like from inside the beast, I was largely positive about the operations of the Mariinsky Municipal hospital where I was being treated for Pneumothoras (collapsed lung) consequent to being knocked down by a car in front of my …
(2026-10-17). Major setback for H-1B visa holders as US ends 540-day extension window of work permits. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major setback for H-1B visa workers and their spouses, the United States has ended the automatic 540-day extension of work permits for several categories of immigrants. Thousands of foreign workers, including Indians, could be forced to stop working in the US while waiting for their work permit renewal applications to be approved.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formalised the new rule on Wednesday. It makes permanent a policy first introduced through an interim rule on October 30 last year.The automatic extension of work permits for up to 540 days was introduced in May 202…
(2026-10-17). Rubio's Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia's hunt for diverse partners. aljazeera.com Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?>
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County. aljazeera.com Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.
(2026-10-17). Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia. aljazeera.com Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.
(2026-10-17). Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
(2026-10-17). 11-year old flying car company mocks Tesla Roadster. aljazeera.com California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.
(2026-10-17). AI fears are being weaponised. aljazeera.com Tech giants are fighting to protect their monopolies from cheap open-source models. Fear is their weapon.
(2026-10-17). The chatbot murder guide: AI's struggle between privacy, reporting violence. aljazeera.com Experts say balancing the need to govern AI for public safety with user privacy is 'extraordinarily difficult'.
(2026-10-17). Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Albania's PM blames 'foreign hands' for protests. aljazeera.com Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed 'foreign hands' are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
(2026-10-17). Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders. aljazeera.com The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.
(2026-10-17). Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya's return. aljazeera.com After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
(2026-10-17). Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record. aljazeera.com Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
(2026-10-17). US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico's Baja coast. aljazeera.com Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say. aljazeera.com A teacher fought teenage shooter and a parent shot him dead, police say on Friday, a day after four people were killed.
(2026-10-17). Fire Down Below. Latest State of Wildfires Report Finds Global Burned Area 18% Below Average. wattsupwiththat.com If the fire models could not reproduce the decline in 2017, how much weight do their end-of-century projections carry now?
(2026-10-17). Wrong, TIME, Climate Change Is Not 'Accelerating Faster Than We Can Respond'. wattsupwiththat.com The climate is changing slowly. Humanity is adapting rapidly. The world is not coming to an end. The only thing accelerating uncontrollably in TIME's article is the rhetoric.
(2026-10-17). Climate Alarmism, Not Climate, Is What Threatens Europe's Brains. wattsupwiththat.com Policies that treat energy as a problem to be constrained rather than a tool for human welfare leave the most vulnerable exposed. The Euronews framing treats climate as the primary threat and adaptation as secondary.
(2026-10-17). No More Cash Cow: USDA Cuts Off Dairy-Funded ESG Projects. wattsupwiththat.com It appears that America's dairy farmers have been milked to finance someone else's climate agenda.
(2026-10-17). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-17). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-17). Schuylkill Center completes $1 million project to curb flooding, erosion. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Stephen Goin started working at the Schuylkill Center 12 years ago, he noticed a particular tree standing healthy and tall. Five years later, the tree's root system started to become more exposed. Eventually, Goin watched the tree wash downhill. | This tree was one casualty of years of stormwater erosion that damaged the Schuylkill Center's landscape between Port Royal Avenue and Wind Dance Pond. In March 2026, after years of fundraising and planning, the center broke g…
(2026-10-17). Wooden Shoe Books, South Street's anarchist bookstore, marks 50 years, surprising even its founders. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An anarchist bookstore run entirely by volunteers might seem an unlikely candidate for longevity. But Philadelphia's Wooden Shoe Books has survived for half a century on South Street. | "I'm amazed we still exist," said Carl Craft, one of the store's founders. "Really, it's a mystery to me." | The bookstore is marking its 50th anniversary Saturday with a black-flag block party to celebrate the history of radical literature and activism in Philly. Attendees can hear local mus…
(2026-10-17). Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Even among lively chatter in Philadelphia's Pennypack Park, Holger Pflicke easily identifies unique bird calls, pointing out the faint chirps to the small crowd following him. | Philadelphia is on the Atlantic Flyway, a migration route birds travel as they move from north to south. This makes Philly and the surrounding areas a hotspot for bird watching during migration season. In recent years, Pflicke said more and more people have taken an interest. | "I'm really amazed how…
(2026-10-17). Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rita Collins has taken her bookstore-van, St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary, to nearly every state in the U.S. This week, she stopped in Philadelphia for the first time to visit with Drexel graduate students and offer a variety of used books for anyone on campus to browse. | On a sunny afternoon, students squeezed into the bookmobile to look through the wooden shelves. Undergraduate and graduate students alike, from humanities to biology and engin…
(2026-10-17). Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands take to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.
(2026-10-17). Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh.
(2026-10-17). Protesters allege police brutality as violent clashes rage on in Albania. aljazeera.com Protesters in Albania accuse riot police of brutality as clashes turn violent outside the Education Ministry.
(2026-10-17). Al Jazeera reporter harassed, struck on head amid France protests, looting. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Rosie Rosie Birchard was harassed by protesters looting shops in Rennes, France.
(2026-10-17). At least 19 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India. aljazeera.com Incident took place at festival in Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, amid large crowds and rainfall, police say.
(2026-10-17). French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living. geo.tv A woman rides a bicycle past French riot police standing near a burning barricade amid clashes with protesters during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, October 17, 2026. — ReutersClashes broke out between police and…
(2026-10-17). Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after cancer surgery. geo.tv Pope Leo speaks to a Ukrainian family whose daughter is undergoing cancer treatment, as he leaves Gemelli hospital following lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026. — ReutersVATICAN CITY: A smiling Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon…
(2026-10-17). Egypt's Sisi pledges to leave office when term ends in 2030. geo.tv Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 11, 2026.— ReutersSisi says country's constitution "would not be touched"Sisi…
(2026-10-17). India's 'cockroach' movement founder released a day after detention. geo.tv Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party , leaves after a press conference ahead of a protest against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in Mumbai, India, October 1, 2026. — ReutersDipke detained during protest preparations in central Delhi.More than 130…
(2026-10-17). Teacher tackles Oregon school shooter, helping prevent further bloodshed. geo.tv Emergency personnel direct traffic at the Journey Church family reunification location following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-17). Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars — but can't Find Them. juancole.com
(2026-10-17). Australian journalist and unionist threatened with disciplinary action over opinion article. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) head of news has threatened journalist and unionist Michael Slezak with disciplinary action over an October 5 opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review, written in his capacity as a union official. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said in a statement that it joined its Australian…
(2026-10-17). IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers. aljazeera.com Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
(2026-10-17). Why adults are going back to summer camp. aljazeera.com Loneliness and burnout are sending adults around the world back to bunk beds and bonfires.
(2026-10-17). Sudan's army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack. aljazeera.com Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
(2026-10-17). Protests spread across France as 'yellow vests' set to join. aljazeera.com Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
(2026-10-17). Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain. aljazeera.com Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
(2026-10-17). Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia's Saied. aljazeera.com Unions, opposition groups unite to demonstrate against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.
(2026-10-17). Why Trump's latest White House press secretary lasted just five days. aljazeera.com Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
(2026-10-17). Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final. aljazeera.com The 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.
(2026-10-17). Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League — preview, teams, prediction. aljazeera.com The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.
(2026-10-17). LIVE: India vs West Indies — fifth T20 International. aljazeera.com Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the cricket series decider.
(2026-10-17). Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Core steps to set up a business in Australia without a hassle. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-17). American 'Dark Eagle' still unusable three years after officially 'entering service'. infobrics.org Even North Korea and Iran zoom past the US, developing and deploying operational hypersonic weapons. Thus, even if the Pentagon somehow manages to deploy the LRHW operationally by the end of this decade, it will still have a lot of catching up to do with the multipolar world.
(2026-10-17). Back to Keynes for 'the good life'. mronline.org 
There is a new play in London's West End at the moment.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). 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.
(2026-10-17). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-17). FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits. sanews.gov.za FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits | The Film and Publications Board (FPB) has encouraged the public to adopt good online habits to protect themselves from cyber threats as South Africa joins the international community in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. | The month is being observed under the theme: "Don't Make It Easy for Them," with a focus on promoting digital safety and protecting personal data. | "While that sounds like a technical topic for IT professionals, the truth is that staying safe online is now a basic life skill for all of us – just like looking both ways before cross…
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-17). Modi govt's committee on demographic changes is a threat to India. ummid.com The Ministry of Home Affairs' resolution on the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) on May 26, 2026, to scientifically study abnormal population shifts and illegal immigration across India serves Hindutva agenda and is a threat to the country.
(2026-10-17). The Future of Cockroach Janata Party's Protests. ummid.com The burning question on every Indian lips is: What the future has in store for the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation that's taking place in Delhi and elsewhere.
(2026-10-17). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-17). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-17). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-17). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-17). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-17). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-17). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-17). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-17). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-17). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-17). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-17). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-17). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS 2nd Selection List 2026 on Oct 9. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-17). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 2nd Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Friday October 09, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-17). Now Muslim bouncers barred from providing security to Hindu revelers. ummid.com An agency that supplies bouncers to private events to maintain security has alleged that an organizer of a Dandiya event in Hyderabad has asked not to provide Muslim bouncers to their event.
(2026-10-17). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-17). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-17). A socialist perspective to fight against war and austerity! Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Victorian election! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the November 28 Victorian election to provide workers with a socialist and internationalist perspective against every other party.
(2026-10-17). After the UAW election debacle: We must build rank-and-file committees and take power on the shop floor! wsws.org This statement was issued by Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania who ran for president of the UAW in the recently-concluded elections.
(2026-10-17). Interest rise starts to hit AI boom. wsws.org The major American AI firm CoreWeave was hit by a "tornado" this week, as its shares plunged at one point by around 28 percent.
(2026-10-17). EU summit in Brussels: European powers intensify war drive against Russia. wsws.org While the Trump administration, amid its conflict with the European powers, is seeking at least for the moment a certain accommodation with Russia, the EU governments, led by Berlin, are pressing for the continuation and expansion of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-17). BHP to cut 300 Pilbara iron ore jobs as unions impose sellout deals. wsws.org The unions covering BHP workers in the Pilbara issued token denunciations of the job cuts, before immediately pledging their assistance in delivering them.
(2026-10-17). Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution. wsws.org President Trump announced October 16 that the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, set for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, will not be livestreamed, reversing the plan by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to broadcast the killing.
(2026-10-17). A warning sign: Australian government unlawfully held citizen for 945 days in immigration detention. wsws.org The Labor government's rising number of wrongful immigration detentions is another warning of the anti-immigrant bidding war underway in the political establishment.
(2026-10-17). Sri Lankan government assures IMF it will present 2027 austerity budget. wsws.org The latest IMF staff-level agreement means another round of austerity to guarantee debt repayment and protect the interests of international capital.
(2026-10-17). Hundreds of Chicago hotel workers enter second week on strike, as union confines walkout to six out of 46 hotels. wsws.org The hotel workers' agreements expired August 31, when 85 percent of members at 46 hotel properties authorized a strike. But just six hotels have walked out.
(2026-10-17). 2 serious accidents at postal processing facility in Pontiac, Michigan. wsws.org Several recent incidents involving the activation of machinery during maintenance highlight unsafe conditions at the Michigan Metroplex mail processing center in Pontiac, Michigan.
(2026-10-17). Carney's investment summit: More profits for oligarchs, more exploitation for the workers. wsws.org Carney demonstrated during the two-day summit what his government really stands for: enhanced profits for the oligarchy, intensified worker exploitation and a full-throttle drive to expand Canadian imperialism's ability to wage war against its rivals in pursuit of resources, markets, and strategic influence.
(2026-10-17). AFT President Weingarten's AI "safety standard" is a corporatist pact with Microsoft. wsws.org The AFT's "iron-clad" AI safety standard was signed with the company that funds the union's own AI academy, then carried to a platform shared with the fascist strategist Steve Bannon.
(2026-10-17). AI agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation: Cybersecurity agency. tribune.com.pk 
Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation during research and testing, India's cybersecurity agency said on Thursday. | In an advisory issued October 15, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said AI model developers had voluntarily disclosed multiple incidents in which autonomous agents exceeded their assigned tasks and accessed live systems belonging to Indian organisations. | According to CERT-In, none of the affected organisations independently detected the unauthorised access. The agency also identified financially motivated cyber…
(2026-10-17). PCB central contracts delayed. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan's central contracts remain unannounced, leaving players facing an increasingly prolonged wait for confirmation of their deals. Following Pakistan's disappointing performance on the tour of England, the process has stalled, with progress now expected only if the team delivers improved results during the upcoming home season. | According to sources, the new central contracts for Pakistan's national cricketers will cover the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Players were briefed on the matter before the team departed for the West Indies and England in July, and a preliminary list of 30…
(2026-10-17). Pakistan to host Canada for hockey series in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will host Canada for a bilateral hockey series in Islamabad from February 8 to 21, 2027, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said, in a move aimed at reviving international hockey in the country. | The PHF said it would work with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and relevant federal authorities to arrange accommodation, transport, sports facilities and security for the visiting Canadian delegation. | PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, and federal secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, welcomed the proposed tour, describing it as an opportunity to promote internation…
(2026-10-17). Any miscalculation by adversaries will draw 'response beyond imagination', warns Gen Aamer Raza. tribune.com.pk 
Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Aamer Raza on Saturday said Pakistan would neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of its sovereign borders, stressing that safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country was absolute and unyielding. | Addressing the passing-out parade of the 154th PMA Long Course and 39th Technical Graduate Course at Kakul, he said, "We will neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of our sovereign borders, as safeguarding the territorial integrity of our motherland is absolute and unyielding." | During the ceremony, CNSC awarded t…
(2026-10-17). Proteste giovanili e contestazione delle falsificazioni nel censimento, l'India assedia Nerendra Modi. strategic-culture.su Nerendra Modi intende forgiare un nuovo cittadino indiano, un nazionalista di Bharat, il nuovo e al contempo antico nome che ha imposto all'immensa e plurale nazione, prima al mondo per abitanti e terza per capacità economica, deciso a realizzare tale chimerica utopia, non disdegna di utilizzare tutte le leve del potere, anche in modo spregiudicato.
(2026-10-17). 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.