dropsitenews.com (2026-10-19). UN cuts food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza; 7th ICE detainee found dead in Texas this year; France arrests 2,400 in mass protests
Trump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before Israel's Oct. 27 election. Trump puts newly signed Russia sanctions on hold, citing national interest. FAA bars unauthorized drones along U.S.-Mexico border. Mexican man found dead at Laredo ICE facility
(2026-10-19). Saudi Arabia turned down Israel's offer to help fight Ansar Allah, but that could change soon. mondoweiss.net 
Mohammed bin Salman rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's offer to help fight Ansar Allah in Yemen, but the Crown Prince may soon run out of options as Israel seeks to exploit Saudi concerns to its advantage.
(2026-10-19). Ansar Allah Strikes Military Training Camp in Yemen's Shabwah Governorate, Killing Over 50. news.antiwar.com The Ansar Allah-led Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that its forces attacked the al-Alam camp in Yemen's south-central Shabwa province, which it described as being run by "Saudi officers." The local authority told Reuters that there were significant casualties, reporting that 53 people were killed and more than 200 were wounded. The report described …
(2026-10-19). CC calls for Washington-Tehran talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz. plenglish.com Manama, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) urged the resumption of United States-Iran talks to overcome the bilateral crisis and called for restoring security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-10-19). Araghchi Says Iran's Proposal To Open Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days Is Still on the Table. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran's proposal to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days was still on the table, comments that come as Iran has ramped up its attacks on shipping in the waterway. "Our situation is clear and based on ‚Å the seven-days proposal presented to …
(2026-10-19). Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media.Pakistan has played a key mediating role between the U.S. and Iran this year. The scheduled visit follows earlier talks between Munir and Iranian leaders in the summer that focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an expedited termination ‚Å of the conflict. (Reporting by Yasmine Ghania and Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Toby Chopra and Franklin Paul)…
(2026-10-19). Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday.Araqchi also called for regional countries to work toward a joint security arrangement."We welcome any initiative that leads to security from within without the presence of foreign forces, and consider it the right move," Araqchi said.
(2026-10-19). Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran's offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Iranian media outlets on Sunday.Iran presented its proposal in mid-September after an interim ceasefire collapsed. Tehran later acknowledged receiving a US response but Iran's security chief said last week negotiations have stalled because Washington failed to address all seven conditions for reopening the strait.
(2026-10-19). A nuclear order sans guardrails & Islamabad's case for talking. tribune.com.pk 
The global order is running on habit more than rules, and political instability has become its background noise. The war in Ukraine grinds on, the Middle East has just lived through a US-Israeli war with Iran, and governments from Europe to Asia are rewriting their alliances in real time. In February, New START expired, and for the first time in decades no treaty caps the strategic arsenals of the US and Russia. The nuclear equation is no longer bipolar, and it is no longer only about arsenals. It is about thresholds, perceptions and which capitals can still pick up the phone. Deterrence theory was built for t…
(2026-10-19). Trump, Putin, and Xi May Hold Trilateral Summit on the Sidelines of APEC in China. news.antiwar.com The US and Russia said on Monday that President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a trilateral summit next month. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the potential venue could be the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which will be held in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 …
(2026-10-19). Lavrov visits Tehran as Trump praises role on Iran: What to know. al-monitor.com During a meeting with his Iranian counterpart earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed Moscow's offer to mediate between Tehran and Washington.
(2026-10-19). Livestream: Yemen strikes blows at Saudi Arabia. electronicintifada.net Asem Alnabih on how to support Gaza. Ali Abunimah on Israeli elections. Jon Elmer on the significance of murals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
(2026-10-19). Saudi Arabia's Houthi Trap. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's renewed confrontation with Yemen's Houthis exposes the limits of air power against a resilient movement rooted in local politics, terrain and ideology.
(2026-10-19). Egypt pledges active support for Saudi Arabia as its parliament weighs military authorisation. geo.tv Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, September 15, 2026.— ReutersEgypt pledges necessary support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify.Sisi seeks parliamentary authorisation for military assistance if Riyadh…
(2026-10-19). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia 'satisfied' over progress under Makkah defence agreement. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia expressed satisfaction on Monday over progress under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and stressed the need to strengthen defence cooperation, institutional linkages and strategic coordination. | The understanding was reached during a meeting between Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). | The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security d…
(2026-10-19). Collapsing Empire: Saudi Arabia's Unknown Brexit Meddling. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack British Prime Minister Andy Burnham boldly accusing Russia of "interference" in the June 2016 Brexit referendum reignited largely forgotten controversy around potentially malign foreign influence on the vote's outcome. Over many years, intelligence-adjacent media players including Carole Cadwalladr built careers promoting and probing this allegation, raising hopes among EU supporters of overturning the result, only to uncover nothing …
(2026-10-19). Sisi Pledges Egypt's Military Support for Saudi Arabia as War With Yemen Escalates. orinocotribune.com Sisi is seeking parliamentary approval to conduct military action against the Yemeni Armed Forces On 17 October, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorize possible military action in support of Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen. "We will take any action Saudi Arabia requests to defend its security …
(2026-10-19). Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
(2026-10-19). Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor. aljazeera.com US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.
(2026-10-19). Saudi Arabia postpones its in the conference after attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari, Federico Maccioni, Tala Ramadan and Alexander CornwellOct 19 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has decided to postponeits flagship investment conference until next year, organizers confirmed in a statement on Monday, following deadly attacks which rocked the kingdom in recent weeks as the Middle East conflictwidens, disrupting business.
(2026-10-19). Saudi airport closure disrupts life in capital. al-monitor.com The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi Arabia's drive to shift its international image, disrupting businesses, airlines and residents more than a week after flights were grounded. | Deadly strikes by Yemen's Houthis in recent weeks have dealt a blow to the kingdom, forcing the airport to close until further notice and a slate of events to be postponed or cancelled including its flagship investment forum dubbed "Davos in the desert".
(2026-10-19). Indonesia first foreign country to own property in Saudi Mecca. al-monitor.com Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has received ownership certificates for the 2-billion-riyal ($531.4 million) acquisition of a hotel and 14 adjoining development plots.
(2026-10-19). behind move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen'sHouthis if Riyadh requests its support.The move would bring the Arab world's most populous country closer to direct military involvement in the widening conflicts unleashed by the US-Israeli air assault on Iran in February.
(2026-10-19). Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, thepresidency said on Sunday,potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war as Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis intensify their attacks on the kingdom.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested an urgent parliament session to authorise the military, one of the Arab world's largest, to help defend its Gulf Arab ally if the kingdom requested its support.
(2026-10-19). Saudi coalition, Houthis trade strikes as disruption spreads. al-monitor.com The Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthis traded strikes Sunday as fighting raged in the intensifying conflict that has disturbed life for residents of the kingdom's capital Riyadh and war-wracked Yemen. | Disruption in the world's top crude oil exporter has continued to spread as the Houthis keep up their strikes, with Riyadh's landmark Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordering "mandatory" remote working until further notice for office tenants on Sunday.
(2026-10-19). Rubio arrives in Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots. al-monitor.com By Gram Slattery and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – While the Iran war smolders, Saudi Arabia fights theHouthis and a new rift opens in US-Ukraine relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled on Sunday to Uzbekistan, a nation far removed from the biggest US foreign policy challenges.The top US diplomat landed in Samarkand on Sunday night to meet with top officials from the C5+1, a grouping that brings together the United States and the Muslim-majority post-Soviet states of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
(2026-10-19). Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp, officials say. al-monitor.com Oct 19 (Reuters) – Fifty-three people were killed and 200 were injured in an attack on Monday by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, according to the local authority, as fighting in the impoverished country intensifies.Video verified by Reuters from Shabwa province showed injured people and bloodied bodies scattered across the ground.
(2026-10-19). Iran's FM affirms Netanyahu seeks new war to avoid prison. plenglish.com Tehran, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to drag the United States into a new war on Tehran to avoid facing potential legal consequences.
(2026-10-19). Mike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last Quarter. theintercept.com 
Astronomical fuel prices driven ever-higher by the U.S.—Israel war in Iran might be hitting Mike Rogers, too. | The Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan spent more than $40,000 to cover a single private jet bill last month, according to campaign finance records reviewed by The Intercept. The five-figure ticket was part of over $100,000 worth of campaign cash Rogers spent on luxury travel last quarter, most of it on private jet trips. | As
(2026-10-19). Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday basked in Donald Trump's endorsement days before close-fought elections, airing a call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. | A day after Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu for the October 27 vote, Netanyahu put out a video of a telephone call in which the two right-wing leaders lavish praise on each other.
(2026-10-19). Iran's foreign minister accuses Netanyahu of pushing US toward another war to avoid prison. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to drag the United States into another war with Iran to avoid imprisonment, while warning Washington against renewed military action. | "Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail," Araghchi wrote on the US social media platform X, accusing the Israeli leader of disregarding the consequences for Israel and US President Donald Trump. | "Last time you wanted to 'finish the job,' Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs to…
(2026-10-19). Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of tight election. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump endorsed on Sunday his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister's bid to win a new mandate. | Netanyahu touted his close relationship with the US president in a video released by his Likud party, saying that together they had "crushed Iran" and adding that re-election would allow him to work with Trump to "elminate the Iranian threat over the next two years, or even sooner".
(2026-10-19). parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country's defence production and procurement apparatus.Akhlaqi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.
(2026-10-19). Can Trump And Iran Ever Reach A Deal Again? scheerpost.com Trita Parsi Substack The conditions that enabled the first Trump-Iran deal have changed. The new conditions suggest no durable US-Iran deal until Trump's term ends. n March 9 of this year, roughly ten days into the Iran war, I made the following points on Twitter: Trump is desperately seeking to end the war, but Iran has …
(2026-10-19). Trump holds off on new measures against Russia to avoid undermining Ukraine peace talks. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would not sign a document imposing additional measures on Russia for now, arguing that doing so could undermine negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. | "My decision on Russia is a very simple one," he said in a post on his Truth Social platform, adding that he was negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and did not want to take an action that would "drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table." | Read More: Russia is ready for new ideas on Ukraine peace, but with conditions, senior diplomat says | Trump said "great progress" was being made in…
(2026-10-19). Election Officials Fear Trump Has Compromised Cybersecurity Agency. truthout.org A few months into President Donald Trump's second term, political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security made an unusual request of its agency focused on cybersecurity: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. The appointees wanted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to procure the machine, examine it and report back the findings so they could be given to the… |
(2026-10-19). Israeli Defense Minister Katz Says Over 60 Lebanon Villages Have Been Destroyed. news.antiwar.com Last week, the New York Times released the results of its investigation into the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation of southern Lebanon and found that some 48 towns and villages had been destroyed by IDF forces. Defense Minister Israel Katz, in a weekend appearance on Israel's Channel 14, bragged that the number is even higher. …
(2026-10-19). Lebanese villagers dread looming UN peacekeeper pullout. al-monitor.com From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. | "UNIFIL isn't just business, to us it's family," said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residents of Ibl al-Saqi who have married peacekeepers from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon over the years. She now lives in Spain.
(2026-10-19). Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks. al-monitor.com Oct 17 (Reuters) – A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, the Lebanese presidencysaid in a post on X on Saturday. Lebanon and Israel have held a number of direct talks in recent months, aimed at ending hostilities since a new war erupted on March 2 between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, triggered by thewider regional conflict.
(2026-10-19). After Genocide: the Renewal of Racist Allegations Against Zionism/Israel. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: this post is an expanded version of my responses to questions posed by aTurkish journalist, Murat Sofuoƒülu, who quoted me rather extensively in his excellentInterpretative article published on Oct. 15, 2026 in TRT World with the title, "How Israel'sPolicies Exposed Zionism's Racist Foundations." The linked issues of the continuing Gaza ordeal(now temporarily removed …
(2026-10-19). WATCH: BBC presenter outs herself as supporter of (racist) Zionism. skwawkbox.org BBC politics presenter Jo Coburn has outed herself on live TV as a supporter of genocidal Israel — joining a long list of Zionists on the BBC. Coburn has form, playing a full-throated part in the 'Labour antisemitism' scam and cutting off guests who try to bring up Israel's crimes. In 2018, she insisted to …
(2026-10-19). Decoding Pro-Israel Buzzwords in a Time of Genocide. indybay.org Language of denial…
(2026-10-19). Fight Trump's Fascist Martial Law With General Strike Mobilize On October 30 Global Action. indybay.org On October 30th there will be a a global day of action against genocide, wars and attacks on the working class around the world. The need to support and organize for a general strike to stop Trump's likely martial law is growing and only the working class can stop these fascist moves.
(2026-10-19). Italian Students Join French in Growing Autumn School Uprising. indybay.org Italian students have joined in solidarity with French students by calling for education reforms, and an end to Italy's complicity in the Gaza genocide .
(2026-10-19). Action Week To Stop Imperialism And Genocide. popularresistance.org Join the Global Resistance Week to Stop U.S. Imperialism & Genocide on November 1-7, 2026. Organize an action at U.S./NATO/Israeli military bases, weapons shipping ports, and global weapons, surveillance, and AI data center industries, to nonviolently STOP THEM IN THEIR TRACKS. We urge actions during weekday commute hours, when hundreds of personnel enter and exit military bases, weapons shipping ports, and weapons, surveillance & AI data center workplaces, to foster dissent from within.
(2026-10-19). Greece becomes a bigger partner in crimes. electronicintifada.net Athens awards huge deal to firms benefiting from Gaza genocide.
(2026-10-19). Glory to the martyr: Liberated prisoner Abdullah al-Zeitawi assassinated by Zionist occupation in Gaza. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 19 October, Zionist genocidal occupation forces continued the campaign of assassinations targeting liberated prisoners, especially those freed by the Resistance in prisoner exchanges. Abdullah Mohammed Mahmoud al-Zeitawi, liberated 15 years ago by the Resistance in the Wafa' al-Ahrar exchange was assassinated today by a Zionist airstrike in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood north of …
(2026-10-19). 'We have the streets': New Orleans holds Canal Street for Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
Hundreds marched in downtown New Orleans against the genocide in Palestine. SLL photos: Gregory E. Williams…
(2026-10-19). New Orleans Holds Canal Street For Palestine. popularresistance.org On Saturday evening, several hundred people marched for Palestine downtown, commemorating three years of resistance to the United States-Israeli genocide that intensified after Oct. 7, 2023. The march had originally been planned for the previous Saturday, but was moved over concerns about Hurricane Isaias. The one-week delay did not dissipate the movement's energy. | The action was led by the New Orleans chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), New Orleans Stop Helping Israel's Ports (NOSHIP), the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and other groups.
(2026-10-19). Sparsely attended "No Kings" rallies promote Democratic Party amid Trump's drive toward dictatorship. wsws.org After earlier demonstrations drew millions, organizers narrowed Saturday's events to electoral appeals, as Trump escalated his attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-10-19). Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro. aljazeera.com The announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.
(2026-10-19). Brazilian lawmaker denounces U.S. blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com Brasília, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Federal Deputy Orlando Silva condemned the intensification of the blockade that the United States keeps on Cuba and expressed his solidarity with the people of the Caribbean island.
(2026-10-19). Losing Cuba, the global trickster. aljazeera.com The Cuban Revolution, with all its contradictions, has given plenty to the world. Its fall will be a major loss.
(2026-10-19). Cuban Unionism's Defense of the Revolution October 19, 2026 (Online). wibailoutpeople.org 
nationalnetworkoncuba AND: Mark your calendars! The 2026 NNOC Annual Meeting is happening November 20-22 in Portland, Oregon. üá®üá∫ Join organizers from across the country to strengthen our movement to end the US blockade on Cuba. This is also your chance to get voted in as a new member org! Register today: nnoc.org/portland2026 #NNOC #Cuba #UnBlockCuba …
(2026-10-19). Delaware's Mt. Cuba Center touts the benefits of native goldenrods. whyy.org
(2026-10-19). øSe puede recuperar la agricultura en Cuba? (+Video). cubadebate.cu El programa Cuadrando la Caja debatió las nuevas transformaciones económicas y sociales para la recuperación agrícola en Cuba y su impacto en la producción de alimentos. Con la ampliación de facultades para contratar, comercializar y decidir, quedó la interrogante de si campesinos y cooperativistas sintieron que el control de la gestión estaba en sus manos y qué garantías evitaban tierras ociosas o acaparamiento.
(2026-10-19). El Surfacen cubano amplía sus potencialidades terapéuticas en asma y otras enfermedades respiratorias. cubadebate.cu Más de 30 años después de su obtención por un equipo de especialistas del Centro Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (Censa), y de emplearse en unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales para tratar el distrés respiratorio, el producto cubano Surfacen amplía sus potencialidades terapéuticas en asma bronquial y otras enfermedades respiratorias.
| Así lo demuestran los resultados de un proyecto encabezado por la doctora en Ciencias Farmacéuticas Odalys Blanco Hidalgo, Investigadora Titular del Censa, en alianza con la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, líderes en investigaciones biofísicas y farmacéuticas de los…
(2026-10-19). Monday 11/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-10-19). The language of extermination: NAZA, artificial intelligence and Gaza. onlineopinion.com.au The IDF has marshalled its own response in a document accusing the filmmakers of presenting 'a distorted, misleading and disingenuous picture of the IDF's target planning and striking process'.
(2026-10-19). The Normality of Evil: Reflections on the "NAZA" Documentary. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin Informed Comment Hannah Arendt's characterization of Eichmann as representing "The Banality of Evil," the subtitle of her book Eichmann in Jerusalem, shocked many people. It was later criticized in the wake of the discovery of her protagonist's antisemitic pronouncements, unknown during his trial. The new film NAZA, documenting the inner mechanisms of the Gaza …
(2026-10-19). Mary Kostakidis: How Gaza exposed the Australian media's failings. asiapacificreport.nz An edited version of a speech Mary Kostakidis delivered at the Media Diversity Australia Symposium where she spoke about the four pillars of journalism that are all too often weaponised in the service of gatekeeping. Deepcut News COMMENTARY: By Mary Kostakidis Three very apt words — Truth, Trust and Tribalism. Much of what I say…
(2026-10-19). Israel still slaughters children daily. The feelings of its supporters are irrelevant. skwawkbox.org The occupation military in Gaza is still slaughtering children and other civilians every day and has done throughout the fake 'ceasefire'. Pulitzer prize-winner Mosab Abu Toha has posted footage of the latest atrocity today. The clip shows people running with the bodies of small children after another Israeli airstrike. Then a young girl screams as …
(2026-10-19). WFP Says It's 'Drastically Reducing' Aid To Gaza as Israel Continues Daily Attacks. news.antiwar.com The UN's World Food Program said on Monday that it was being forced to "drastically reduce" aid to Gaza due to funding shortfalls, a statement that came as Israel continued its relentless attacks across the besieged Palestinian territory. The WFP said the funding cuts will reduce the number of people in Gaza it supports with …
(2026-10-19). Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave.COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humanitarian affairs in Gaza, said it made the decision after merchants reported that Hamas authorities had withdrawn demands for payments of 10,000 shekels ($3,225) per truck.
(2026-10-19). Gaza: Ceasefire Anniversary Marks Year of Failed Promises. juancole.com
(2026-10-19). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Gaza teen amputees recount hopes, lost dreams in Jordan centre. al-monitor.com At 15 years old, Mahmoud Abou Nusair recalls the love he had for football, before Israeli fire in Gaza took his leg and his dreams away. | He is one of more than 450 Palestinian amputees receiving care and prosthetic limbs at a centre in Amman and in Gaza, part of an initiative run by Jordan's Restoring Hope Society. | – Mahmoud, 15 -:…
(2026-10-19). Venezuela Strengthens Communal Self-Government With Popular Consultation. popularresistance.org This Sunday, October 18, Venezuelans voted in the second National Popular Consultation of 2026, selecting community projects for direct public financing across 5,418 communes and communal circuits. The process gives organized communities responsibility for deciding local investment priorities and carrying out the selected works, advancing communal self-government within the Chavista project. | The consultation is the eighth held nationally since 2024. Before voting day, residents discussed their communities' needs in assemblies and selected proposals covering water supply, electricity, school and healthcare facil…
(2026-10-19). Shackled and defiant, Maduro and Flores reject new bogus charges. mronline.org 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros and First Combatant Cilia Adela Flores were brought to a federal court in Manhattan this morning shackled and defiant. Facing Judge Alvin Hellerstein, both prisoners of war were arraigned on phony charges of torture.
(2026-10-19). Western media accept Trump's plundering of Venezuelan oil as business as usual. mronline.org 
Trump is looking to secure cheap crude supplies at a time when his disastrous Iran debacle has thrown global energy markets into upheaval.
(2026-10-19). Delcy Rodríguez: Oil Agreements Prioritize Venezuelan Workers and National Capital. orinocotribune.com Oil agreements prioritize Venezuelan workers and national capital. This statement was made by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday, October 17. She emphasized that this measure is contemplated in Article 19 of the Hydrocarbons Law reform, a legal instrument promulgated by Rodríguez on the night of January 29, after it had been unanimously sanctioned by …
(2026-10-19). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). FM Dar to lead Pakistan delegation at SCO meeting in Tajikistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of Heads of Government is expected to adopt a joint communiqué, statements and key decisions on economic cooperation, trade and regional connectivity as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leads Pakistan's delegation to a two-day meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. | In a statement issued ahead of the visit, the FO said FM Dar would attend the meeting at the invitation of Tajikistan's Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda. | "The FM Dar will lead Pakistan's delegation to the meeting of the SCO Council of…
(2026-10-19). Palestinian Youth Helped Save WaPo Journalist Attacked by Israeli Settlers. truthout.org Israeli settlers backed by IDF soldiers brutally assaulted Palestinian olive farmers in the village of Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah, on Friday. Witnesses say dozens of masked Israeli settlers armed with clubs, sticks, slingshots and guns hurled rocks at Palestinian farmers, set olive trees ablaze and drove people from their fields. Veteran Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine… |
(2026-10-19). Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Israeli police said on Monday they had arrested eight suspects as part of an investigation into violent incidents in the West Bank over the weekend, including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats in separate incidents.Police did not identify the suspects, who were taken into custody for questioning, or disclose any accusations against them. The investigation was ongoing, police said.Prosecutions of Israeli settlers are rare.
(2026-10-19). US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta and Steven ScheerTAYBEH, West Bank/JERUSALEM, Oct 18 (Reuters) – US diplomats visited a Christian Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday following attacks by militant Israeli settlers on European diplomats and an American photojournalist in the previous two days.Riley Barnes, assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labor, Brian Burch, US ambassador to the Holy See, and a number of other diplomats visited the Latin Convent church and were expected to meet with members of the Christian community in Taybeh.
(2026-10-19). EU condemns attacks by violent settlers, including on diplomats, spokesperson says. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The European Union "strongly condemns" attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, includingagainst European diplomats, the bloc's foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday.The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-10-19). US wants Israel to on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday."We're very disturbed by those images and what we're seeing," Rubio said. "We've asked the Israelis and continue to ask them to crack down on that stuff."
(2026-10-19). Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor. al-monitor.com Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on Saturday, witnesses said, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against a brewing "crisis" in the territory a day after an American photojournalist was injured in a brutal attack. | Violence is surging ahead of bitterly fought October 27 elections, coinciding with Palestinians' annual olive harvest which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to shore up his pro-settlement right-wing base.
(2026-10-19). Techo Fascists & Demo Party Crimes Use Of Drones & Speak Out Against Expansion of Drones. indybay.org The billionaire Zionist Mayor of San Francisco with the support of the techno fascists who run San Francisco and the Trump government are pushing more drones in San Francisco and a police state. Activists spoke out in front of San Francisco City Hall before a Police Commission meeting where a vote would be taken on the expansion of the use of drones.
(2026-10-19). I'm A Journalist. Israel Detained Me For Documenting The Olive Harvest In The West Bank. scheerpost.com Ricardo Esteves Ribeiro Mondoweiss Israel is detaining international observers for one simple reason: to prevent us from reporting on its ethnic cleansing project in Palestine. Being detained by the Zionist state was never outside the realm of possibility. As a journalist reporting from Palestine, I considered it as likely as it was foreseeable, and for years …
(2026-10-19). Palestinian Women Prisoners Under Attack: Bushra al-Tawil isolated for 50 days as occupation forces invade women's cells. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces the escalating attacks on Palestinian women prisoners in Zionist occupation prisons, including repeated violent raids, beatings, gas attacks, forced removal of hijab, solitary confinement and isolation, medical neglect and deliberate humiliation. These systematic attacks are targeting the approximately 90 Palestinian women imprisoned for their journalism, advocacy, student organizing, and …
(2026-10-19). NATO's military drill turns deadly? Did a training exercise trigger a fire at Canada's busiest base. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-19). Burn it, pay for it? On TV, French PM Lecornu demands damage bill: 'Make rioters pay' | France, NATO. hindustantimes.com French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has accused far-left groups of orchestrating violence during nationwide protests, demanding that rioters pay for the destruction. The demonstrations drew between 550,000 and 800,000 people, according to government figures and organisers respectively, with 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers injured. Protesters took to the streets over the rising cost of living, education funding and deteriorating public services, while clashes, arson and looting were reported in several cities.
(2026-10-19). CPJ condemns digital harassment of Iranian investigative journalist Mohammad Jorjandi. cpj.org Miami, October 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the digital harassment and doxxing of exiled Iranian investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Mohammad Jorjandi and his family. Living in the U.S. since 2016, Jorjandi is the founder of Webamooz, an independent outlet covering cybercrime and online financial fraud for Persian-speaking audiences, with selected investigations in…
(2026-10-19). Unrest in Philippines threatens to upend US backed data centers. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-19). Plan for more US-Israel integration puts our military tech at risk. responsiblestatecraft.org When the Senate
(2026-10-19). Thanks to Trump's war, Dems successfully co-opt 'America First'. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2024, President Donald Trump won his second term and Republicans took control of the Senate by campaigning on "America First."Two years later, some Democrats are trying to steal that thunder."Everywhere I go, I get somebody who comes up and says, 'Look, I voted for Trump two, three times, and I'm voting for you,"
(2026-10-19). Milan in the Aftermath of Civil Unrest. indybay.org After a weekend of social unrest that began peacefully with protesters in Milan reacting to the high cost of living, military spending and wars that fomented a riot, the city has begun to return to a new normal.
(2026-10-19). SF Rally For Housing With Prop C & I Faces Billionaires No Campaign. indybay.org Housing and community activists rallied in San Francisco Golden Gate Pan Handle to talk about the fight for housing and the speculators and billionaires who are driving poor, senior and working people out of San Francisco…
(2026-10-19). Utah garage door rallies protest against Trump administration policies and actions. indybay.org
(2026-10-19). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 16-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-10-19). Thursday 10/22: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-19). No Kings Actions in Fairfax and San Anselmo. indybay.org Revulsion against Trump regime is now against the electoral system…
(2026-10-19). Friday 12/18: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-10-19). Before You Vote on Props "D, E, A, and F" What the Board of Supervisor's Budget & Leg Said. indybay.org
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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,…
(2026-10-19). Insurrection Act – An interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with prolific political singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-10-19). 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."
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). The Second Chance Sports Act Is Now Law in California: Will Weightlifting Soon Return? indybay.org A new California law will lead to the expansion of organized sports programming as a form of rehabilitation for people incarcerated in state prisons.
(2026-10-19). 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…
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Saturday 10/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "Pax Judaica Explained" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yENc……
(2026-10-19). Friday 10/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-10-19). On The Fiasco At Holtec's Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. popularresistance.org On the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan, an extremely hot, intensely radioactive 1,000-pound nuclear fuel assembly sits somewhere under specially treated water inside the Palisades nuclear power plant. That assembly has "tilted from its upright position," according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and may have damaged other key components of the plant. | But the commission, nevertheless, just green-lighted a risky retrieval operation by the plant's owner, the New Jersey-based Holtec Company. The "regulators" in charge of all this answer to Donald Trump who can fire any NRC employee at will, based on…
(2026-10-19). Workers Mobilize Against Bill C-39 Across Canada. popularresistance.org Workers across the country held a national day of action Thursday to protect the right to strike as Bill C-39 continues to progress towards becoming law. In Ottawa, workers rallied outside Prime Minister Mark Carney's office in Nepean on Thursday, October 15. | Workers emphasized the importance of mobilizing against the proposed legislation, noting that every labour right enjoyed by workers today was secured after a fight. | "We are strong because of the work we do," Siobhan Vipond, executive vice president of the Canadian Labour Congress, told the crowd in Ottawa. "We're strong because of the power that we have…
(2026-10-19). Trump Administration Guts Endangered Species Act. popularresistance.org The Trump administration is rolling out changes to the Endangered Species Act that critics argue will make the law borderline useless in protecting vulnerable species. | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a new rule on how to implement the Endangered Species Act, specifically redefining the Act's definition of harm to exclude habitat destruction. | In 1975, the FWS expanded the definition of "harm" from direct harm to include environmental degradation, arguing that Congress, in the Purposes section of the Endangered Species Act, asked the…
(2026-10-19). The Pollinator Corridor Project Transforming Melbourne's Streets. popularresistance.org Melbourne, Australia, a sprawling city of more than five million people, is renowned as a multicultural, sports-loving hub boasting expansive parks and gardens — as well as tough urban streetscapes devoid of greenery. | South Melbourne resident Emma Cutting was concerned about the decline of native bees and other pollinating insects, so she came up with an ambitious plan. The eight-kilometre Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC) will traverse four suburbs, connecting two ecologically rich reserves — the Royal Botanic Gardens and Westgate Park — by planting carefully selected flowering species in n…
(2026-10-19). Released from prison, but at what price? electronicintifada.net Ayham Kamamji spent half his life in prison and is now in Cairo — but his isolation endures.
(2026-10-19). Will NATO stop attacking Russia before it 'dawns' at 3:00 AM over Europe. infobrics.org The Russian people are increasingly angry (and rightfully so), seeing that Moscow's red lines are no longer respected, primarily because the attacker perceives civilized behavior and strategic patience as structural and/or systemic flaws. This is particularly inexplicable because it's coming from the weakest NATO member states.
(2026-10-19). Kiev regime about to mobilize workers from critical sectors. infobrics.org Ukraine continues its desperate search for cannon fodder.
(2026-10-19). Trump accuses Kiev of reselling American arms ahead of congressional –µlections. infobrics.org Deep State alignment with Democrats shapes current Trump-Zelensky confrontation.
(2026-10-19). Regional Trade, Economic Strategy Draw Asian and African States Closer in BRICS. infobrics.org Several experts portray BRICS as offering its member countries alternative pathways for channelling trade and investment that serve the collective interests of member countries—largely national development and poverty alleviation…
(2026-10-19). India Working to Develop Relations with China 'Once Again', Says Goyal. infobrics.org Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is working to develop relations with China again, but stressed that the journey remains unfinished and must ensure fair, stable engagement…
(2026-10-19). BRICS Plans a New Investment Platform that Could Change How Money Moves Across Borders. infobrics.org The BRICS group is exploring a new investment platform that could change how businesses access capital and how money moves between countries…
(2026-10-19). The Fifth Estate is becoming the only trusted truth. onlineopinion.com.au This new ecosystem carries its own set of values, broadly anti-establishment and oriented toward truth-seeking through investigative work.
(2026-10-19). 'The Nerd Reich' Jesse Welles. mronline.org 
Listen up.
(2026-10-19). Belgium: Massive anti-fascist protest in Brussels. mronline.org 
The young people, among whom there are also teachers and trade unionists, according to the Belga news agency, began a march peacefully towards Brussels South station in the middle of the morning and followed by a large police deployment.
(2026-10-19). French movement defies police brutality with biggest demonstrations yet. mronline.org 
Mass demonstrations in France show that the movement is escalating despite police violence, reports Shabbir Lakha from the protest in Paris.
(2026-10-19). 'God help us authors': Helm's defense of Rooney ignites Downing Street Row. mronline.org 
Police are assessing Sarah Helm's Palestine Action post as hundreds of writers condemn restrictions forcing Sally Rooney from Britain's market.
(2026-10-19). Audio: Beyond Borders, An Upcoming Conference. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Rebecca Myles, Frontline Voices,
(2026-10-19). That Canada Can't Name U.S. Interference Proves U.S. Interference. worldbeyondwar.org 
The cowardice. As evidence of U.S. meddling in Alberta's political process grows, the Carney government buckled to pressure to withdraw its sponsorship of a conference because a panel mentioned U.S. interference. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-19). Resignation Refused, Organized Chaos and Scandalous Collusion: Laurent Nuñez, Emmanuel Macron and the Deliberate Rotting of France. international-reporters.com Laurent Nuñez submitted his resignation to the President of the Republic on Sunday, who simply refused it."I submitted my resignation because I am responsible for everything that is happening," he declared on Monday, October 19, on France Inter, adding with feigned gravity: "I have a sense of the…
(2026-10-19). Can AIPAC stop an El-Sayed victory in Michigan? mondoweiss.net 
AIPAC recently spent $100,000 on mailers targeting Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race. Is it too little, too late?>
(2026-10-19). Sunday Science: The Evolution of the Human Brain Set It Up for Failure. portside.org Sunday Science: The Evolution of the Human Brain Set It Up for Failure |
(2026-10-19). The Supreme Law of the Land. portside.org The Supreme Law of the Land |
(2026-10-19). The Israeli Private Eye at the Heart of a Climate Hacking Scandal. portside.org The Israeli Private Eye at the Heart of a Climate Hacking Scandal |
(2026-10-19). The Return of Child Labor. portside.org The Return of Child Labor |
(2026-10-19). Israel's Young Settler Vanguard. portside.org Israel's Young Settler Vanguard |
(2026-10-19). South Park Episode Deemed 'Best in a Decade' After Spoofing Clavicular and Backrooms. portside.org South Park Episode Deemed 'Best in a Decade' After Spoofing Clavicular and Backrooms |
(2026-10-19). D&D and Magic the Gathering Developers Unionize, Allege Wizards of the Coast Is Pushing "Adoption of LLMs and Generative AI" portside.org D&D and Magic the Gathering Developers Unionize, Allege Wizards of the Coast Is Pushing "Adoption of LLMs and Generative AI" |
(2026-10-19). 'You must care once the media cycle is done': Ithaca students speak out for Cornell's Jane Doe. therealnews.com 
Hundreds rallied in downtown Ithaca for "I Am Jane Doe" after a former Cornell student's lawsuit alleging she was gang raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers in 2024 sparked national outrage and a reopened criminal investigation. | Hundreds rallied in downtown Ithaca for "I Am Jane Doe" after a former Cornell student's lawsuit alleging she was gang raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers in 2024 sparked national outrage and a reopened criminal investigation. Ithaca,student protest,video,I Am Jane Doe rally
(2026-10-19). Data centers, grocery bills, and the Epstein files: Inside the Pennsylvania swing district that could decide the House. therealnews.com 
Pennsylvania's 7th District, the Lehigh Valley region that includes Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, is one of the most competitive House races in the country. Democrat Bob Brooks, a firefighters union president, is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, and how voters here feel could help decide who controls the House. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis spent several days in the district talking to the people who will determine the outcome. | Voters say high prices, a lack of affordable housing, and a Washington disconnected from working people are driving their vote. Two more specific issues ar… Pennsylvania,US Elections,video,Pennsylvania's 7th District
(2026-10-19). Anthropic Would Kill 50 Humans To Roll Out The Next AI Model. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Politico has a new article out titled " Buried in paragraph four of the article, we come to the real story in these revelations: | "The bill would let the government block a model's release or use only if…
(2026-10-19). Increasing Portland's CEO Pay Surtax Would Boost Revenue and Encourage Narrower Pay Gaps. ips-dc.org Sarah Anderson testified before the Portland, OR city council about a proposal to increase an existing tax on corporations with huge CEO-worker pay gaps.
(2026-10-19). Climate Week NYC 2026: War and the Climate Crisis Demand International Solidarity From Our Movements. ips-dc.org 
The world we want now and for future generations is one where we are safe, healthy, and cared for. Let's work together to make it ours.
(2026-10-19). The Plundering Oligarch You Haven't Heard Of. ips-dc.org For such a busy bee, the private-equity oligarch Jeffrey Leerink has really managed to fly under the radar. No major media outlet in the Boston area, where he operates, has seriously investigated his role in any number of headline-grabbing scandals. You've probably never even heard of him, but he was a key player in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the financing of the now-bankrupt for-profit hospital system Steward Health Care. Now he's hard at work trying to expand an ecologically disastrous private-jet airport. | In 2019, Leerink sold his private investment bank, Leerink Partners, to the infamo…
(2026-10-19). New York Is Getting Richer. Most New Yorkers Aren't. ips-dc.org New York City emerged from the pandemic with substantially more total income than it had beforehand. But most of that new prosperity never reached working-class New Yorkers. | Between 2019 and 2024, average income per tax unit in the city increased nearly 9 percent after inflation, according to a
(2026-10-19). Cutting Local Journalists, McClatchy Embraces AI Content. ips-dc.org In announcing a deep round of layoffs across its 30-newspaper empire last month, McClatchy executives emphasized that they remain "deeply committed to local journalism." | "That means investing in journalism that is differentiated, consequential and difficult to replicate; reporting rooted in our communities and strengthened by sources, investigation, verification, context and judgement," Greg Farmer, McClatchy's vice president of local news, wrote in an Staff at the chain's papers have good reason t…
(2026-10-19). People Won't Defend a Democracy They Haven't Experienced. ips-dc.org There are very real reasons to be concerned about the future of our democracy and undoubtedly real stakes in the coming midterms. But after nearly a decade of organizing in rural and small town Indiana, I've come to believe that upholding democracy requires something much deeper than winning the next election. | For many Americans, democracy is an abstraction. It's something we learned about in school or heard a politician talk about. We have little opportunity to experience democracy as something we actually do: a system we participate in to shape the world around us. | I came back to my home state of Indiana…
(2026-10-19). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-19). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-19). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-19). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-19). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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?
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Decoding The Ideology Behind Houthis' Destructive Doctrine. ummid.com Behind the Houthis missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the world into allies and enemies, claims exclusive religious legitimacy and presents confrontation as a sacred duty.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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…
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Anhui races against rains to harvest nearly 90% of autumn grain. ecns.cn Eastern China's Anhui province had harvested about 3.8 million hectares (about 9.4 million acres) of autumn grain as of Saturday, nearly 90% of the total harvest area.
(2026-10-19). Qinghai's services exports up 55.3% in first 8 months. ecns.cn Exports of services from northwestern China's Qinghai province reached $15.26 million in the first eight months of the year, up 55.3% from a year earlier, local authorities said.
(2026-10-19). New Zealand goods for 9th CIIE arrive in Shanghai by sea. ecns.cn The OOCL Felixstowe, the first container ship to bring exhibits for the ninth China International Import Expo, docked at Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Port on Sunday.
(2026-10-19). Chinas strongly condemns negative moves related to Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese PM, officials. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns these negative moves by Japan and has lodged solemn representations and a strong protest with the Japanese side, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.
(2026-10-19). China urges Philippines to rein in irresponsible words, deeds of certain politicians. ecns.cn China urges the Philippines to effectively rein in the irresponsible words and deeds of certain politicians, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-10-19). Mazu devotees from China and abroad gather on Meizhou Island to pay tribute. ecns.cn A series of events commemorating the 1,039th anniversary of Mazu's ascension to heaven and her statue's ceremonial tour of Meizhou Island officially opened on Sunday, bringing together devotees from China and abroad at the birthplace of the revered sea goddess.
(2026-10-19). 94-year-old Chinese man goes viral after solo trip to Xizang. ecns.cn A 94-year-old man surnamed Tan has gone viral online after traveling alone by train from Wuxi in eastern China's Jiangsu Province to Lhasa in southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a 43-hour journey of thousands of kilometers.
(2026-10-19). China sends biggest-ever delegation abroad to Asian Para Games in Japan. ecns.cn The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, with China sending 312 athletes to compete across 17 sports and 335 events — its largest-ever delegation for an overseas edition of the Games.
(2026-10-19). China's industrial robot output up 29.1% in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial robot output surged 29.1 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026.
(2026-10-19). Villager encounters wild giant panda while checking cattle in Sichuan. ecns.cn A villager encountered a wild giant panda by a river while heading up a mountain to check on his cattle in Baoxing County, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, on Saturday.
(2026-10-19). China's industrial output up 5.3 pct in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.3 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-10-19). School football World Cup opens in Suzhou with 51 teams. ecns.cn The 2026 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup opened Sunday evening at Suzhou Sports Center Stadium in eastern China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-10-19). Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins Chinese delegation's first gold at Asian Para Games. ecns.cn Chinese powerlifter Cui Zhe won gold in the women's 41-kilogram class at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan Monday, the first gold medal for the Chinese delegation at this year's Games.
(2026-10-19). Experts from China and abroad gather in Chongqing to discuss 'Cancer Immunology in the AI Era'. ecns.cn The Nature Conference titled "Cancer Immunology in the AI Era" was held in Chongqing from Saturday to Sunday.
(2026-10-19). China's per capita disposable income up 5.3% in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income reached 34,230 yuan (about $5,071) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 5.3% year on year in nominal terms and 4.4% in real terms after deducting price factors, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.
(2026-10-19). China's GDP expands 4.6% yoy in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.6% year-on-year to reach 107.11 trillion yuan ($16 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday.
(2026-10-19). Norwegian professor: West should pursue diversified cooperation instead of seeking 'decoupling' from China. ecns.cn During the 2026 Tongzhou Global Development Forum hosted by Renmin University of China on October 11, Glenn Diesen, professor of International Relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave an exclusive interview for China News Network.
(2026-10-19). China's homegrown satellite internet connects Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn China's domestically developed satellite internet system has successfully tested connectivity across the Arctic, Antarctic and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau for the first time, marking progress in extending communications to some of the world's most remote regions.
(2026-10-19). Robot greets commuters at Zhengzhou subway station. ecns.cn Zhengzhou Metro held a "Robot Wonder Tour" event that day, bringing robots up close to the public through dance performances and interactive greetings.
(2026-10-19). Former Pakistan's ambassador on 75th anniv. of bilateral relations with China: Bridging differences to forge a remarkable friendship. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, former Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi sat down for an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network, in which he talked about the time-honored Pakistan-China friendship.
(2026-10-19). Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opens, highlighting global reach. ecns.cn The 2026 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opened in the Wudang Mountains in central China's Hubei Province on Saturday, drawing martial arts enthusiasts, Tai Chi practitioners and tourism representatives from across China and abroad.
(2026-10-19). China's inbound tourism sees growth, higher quality and wider reach: report. ecns.cn China's inbound tourism is growing in volume and improving in quality, expanding beyond major cities into smaller cities and counties, according to a report released at a conference at Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province on Sunday.
(2026-10-19). China Railway handles record 3.71 bln passenger trips in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's national railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8% year-on-year and a record high for the period, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-10-19). Canton Fair benefits China and its trading partners, observers say. ecns.cn The Canton Fair's global partnership network now spans 112 countries and regions and includes 238 overseas business associations, industry organizations and leading buyers that have signed cooperation agreements, according to the 140th Canton Fair.
(2026-10-19). Canton Fair's global partnership network spans 112 countries and regions, with 238 partners. ecns.cn The Canton Fair's global partnership network now spans 112 countries and regions and includes 238 overseas business associations, industry organizations and leading buyers that have signed cooperation agreements.
(2026-10-19). Beating burnout in social movements requires strategy. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-10-19). Indian court extends custody of 'Cockroach' movement leaders, says local media. geo.tv Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party , speaks next to Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenner of CJP, during a press conference at the Press Club of India following their release, amid protests demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in…
(2026-10-19). French Prime Minister calls for partial curfews after weekend riots. geo.tv
(2026-10-19). Deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright claims lives, injures others. geo.tv
(2026-10-19). France rocked by more riots as Macron vows tough security overhaul after mass arrests. geo.tv A person walks as flames rise during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. — ReutersClashes, looting erupt in Paris, Lyon as cops fire tear gas, stun grenades.Opposition…
(2026-10-19). PRA to hold tax awareness sessions. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra has directed that special awareness sessions be organised to educate the business community about tax laws and procedures, according to a statement issued on Monday. | The direction came during a meeting with a Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation to discuss issues faced by freight forwarders and taxation matters. The meeting focused on addressing challenges faced by the business community and exploring measures to improve the tax system. | Delegation members assured the chairman that the chamber would support the PRA in promoting busine…
(2026-10-19). Govt eyes UNIDO help for industrial growth. tribune.com.pk 
Adviser to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with a delegation of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) to discuss industrial development, international cooperation, climate change, clean energy, competitiveness and productivity enhancement. | He stated that Pakistan was moving towards industrial growth, economic stability and the adoption of modern technologies. He emphasised that the country's large youth population represented a significant national asset, but sustainable economic progress and employment generation could not be achiev…
(2026-10-19). Gold flat as international prices slip. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Monday, as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields pressured international bullion prices, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision next week. | In the local market, the price of gold stood at Rs439,036 per tola, unchanged from the previous session, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold remained stable at Rs376,402. On Saturday, gold had declined by Rs1,600 per tola. | In the international market, spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,143.91 per ounce…
(2026-10-19). Gas deregulation plan heads to PM. tribune.com.pk 
The government is weighing a phased deregulation of the gas sector, with a proposed restructuring roadmap to be presented to the prime minister after a high-level review chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Monday. | The framework aims to establish a financially sustainable, efficient and competitive gas market that supports businesses, encourages private investment and protects consumer welfare, the ministry said. It sets out a phased transition towards greater competition supported by effective regulation…
(2026-10-19). Fourth-quarter growth slows to 2%. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's economic growth rate slowed to 2% during the last quarter of the previous fiscal year due to a contraction in the industrial sector, as the economy struggled to cope with continued fiscal stabilisation coupled with the impact of the Middle East conflict. | A year after The Express Tribune reported the $11 billion trade data discrepancy, the government also on Monday approved a revision of import data for five fiscal years till June 2025, adding cumulatively $14.8 billion to imports. | The National Accounts Committee (NAC) approved the "fresh" economic growth figure for the fourth quarter (April-June…
(2026-10-19). CNN's Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years. tribune.com.pk 
Famed journalist Christiane Amanpour announced on Monday that after 43 years at CNN, she would leave the network next June. | "After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!" Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, said in a statement. | The 68-year-old journalist said she looks forward to new projects and will continue reporting and travelling worldwide for CNN through June 2027. | Her international interview program will transition to a weekly format in January 2027 before ending in May, according to CNN. | Amanpour covered…
(2026-10-19). Kala Chapra and Lawrence of Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
TE Lawrence's autobiographical masterpiece, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, remains one of the most influential accounts of irregular warfare, featuring on the reading lists of military academies and professional military education institutions around the world. Yet, for me, the book holds little attraction. It is the enigmatic, intriguing and self-effacing personality of its author that draws me to this extraordinary figure of history. The celebrated film Lawrence of Arabia, together with my childhood memories of Kala Chapra in Karachi, offers a more compelling reason to revisit his story. Sometimes obscurity offers…
(2026-10-19). Rebuilding trust in public health. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-19). Brazilian court gives Meta 24 hours to prove AI neutrality over looming presidential runoff. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-19). Govt cuts petrol by Rs5.16, diesel by Rs7.69 for Oct 20. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Monday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.16 and Rs7.69 per litre, respectively, for October 20. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs381.14 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs389.27 per litre for Tuesday. | The latest revision comes after the government decreased the price of petrol by Rs3.93 per litre, while keeping the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged from October 17 to October 19. | Read: Govt cuts petrol by Rs3.93, keeps diesel unchanged till Oct 19 | On July 17, the government an…
(2026-10-19). Sharjeel says PPP was 'last party' to support emergency in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday stated that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was the "last party" to support governor's rule and the imposition of an emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), further adding that the party had advocated political dialogue and engagement as the first course of action. | The emergency and governor's rule were declared on October 11 after negotiations between the government and opposition failed, culminating in a PTI long march towards Islamabad that began on October 4. | "PPP was the last party that was in favour of the governor's rule. We tried to engage them, n…
(2026-10-19). Tariq Fazal rubbishes linking governor's rule in K-P to mineral extraction. tribune.com.pk 
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday rubbished linking governor's rule and the imposition of an emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to mineral extraction in the province. | The emergency and governor's rule were declared on October 11 after negotiations between the government and opposition failed, culminating in a PTI long march towards Islamabad that began on October 4. Last week, a joint session of parliament adopted two separate resolutions ratifying the presidential proclamations imposing a state of emergency and governor's rule in K-P for two months, amid protests from the oppo…
(2026-10-19). Karachi polio case takes Pakistan's tally to seven this year. tribune.com.pk 
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio Eradication on Monday confirmed Pakistan's seventh polio case of the year in Karachi East, Sindh, underscoring the urgent need for consistent vaccination to protect children against the paralytic disease, which has no cure but can be prevented through vaccination. | Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus that primarily affects children under the age of five. It invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis or death. While there is no cure for the disease, vaccination remains the most effective means of prevention. Pakistan an…
(2026-10-19). Komal Aziz shuts down body-shaming with witty response to pregnancy question. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Komal Aziz Khan responded to pregnancy rumours with a witty remark after a social media follower asked whether she was expecting a child. | The exchange took place during an Instagram question-and-answer session, in which Komal shared a picture of herself holding a bouquet of yellow sunflowers. One follower asked, "Are u pregnant again?" Reacting with surprise and amusement, Komal replied, "Hahaha what. I don't believe in pregnancy before marriage." | Her playful response appeared to poke fun at the assumption behind the question, turning the awkward exchange into a moment of humour. It also drew attent…
(2026-10-19). Mehwish Hayat explains why she limits her social media posts. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mehwish Hayat has explained why she maintains a relatively low-key presence on social media, revealing that she prefers to post occasionally rather than share frequent updates with her followers. | During an interview, the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani star said she does not post on social media frequently. "I post every two to three weeks because I feel like people get bored. They should always be wanting more," Mehwish said. | She added that her approach also stemmed from her personal preference for privacy. While social media allows celebrities to stay connected with their fans, she does not believe in sharing…
(2026-10-19). AI Industry Leader Wants 50 Free Kills. levernews.com 
(2026-10-19). Fears of Big Tech Censorship Grow After Meta Suspends No Kings Instagram Account. scheerpost.com Brad Reed Common Dreams Fears of big tech platforms censoring progressive political movements are on the rise after social media giant Meta temporarily shut down the Instagram account of the No Kings coalition on Saturday. According to No Kings, Meta suspended its official account, which was being used to post videos and images of demonstrations throughout the US, at approximately …
(2026-10-19). California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It's Time to Tax Them. scheerpost.com By Marianne Dhenin This article was originally published by Truthout If passed, California's Proposition 40 would generate funding for health care, education, and food assistance programs. Thousands of volunteer canvassers are hitting the streets across California, fighting for a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the state's ballot on November 3. Those mobilizing for Proposition 40 — …
(2026-10-19). One Barricade After Another: How Protesters Marched on the Garrisoned Heart of India's Capital. orinocotribune.com 
By Pavan Kulkarni — Oct 17 2026 Unfazed by the unprecedented security deployment, over 7,000 detentions, and allegations of custodial torture and sexual harassment, protesters continue to take to the streets in India's national capital in defense of the right to vote. 60,000 security personnel were deployed across India's national capital on October 10. This …
(2026-10-19). Democracy Now! 2026-10-19 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 19, 2026; French Gov't Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested; Masked Israeli Settlers Nearly Kill Washington Post Journalist as Attacks on Palestinians Escalate; Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa: Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer in Guatemala Assassinated | Headlines for October 19, 2026; French Gov't Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested; Masked Israeli Settlers Nearly Kill Washington Post Journalist as Attacks on Palestinians Escalate; Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa: Prominent Anti-Corruption Law…
(2026-10-19). Anthropic exposes AI operation that DRC journalists never knew existed. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-19). Students air their frustrations anonymously online as emigration tempts many young people in North Macedonia. globalvoices.org 'Students don't have to be members of a political party to create change,' says founder of online media platformOriginally published on This…
(2026-10-19). 160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan. aljazeera.com Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
(2026-10-19). Could your halal pension be funding Israel's military? aljazeera.com HSBC's 'sharia-compliant' fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel's military.
(2026-10-19). Israeli police say they arrested 10 in connection with settler attacks. aljazeera.com Israeli police released a video they say shows the arrest of 10 suspects over weekend settler violence.
(2026-10-19). Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles. aljazeera.com Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
(2026-10-19). Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian army says it has carried out the world's first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.
(2026-10-19). Kenya convicts cult leader over the murder of 190 children. aljazeera.com The leader of a Kenyan cult who instructed followers to starve themselves to death to reach heaven has been found guilty…
(2026-10-19). Trump signs order launching women's health division at NIH, White House. aljazeera.com First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a 'transformative moment' for US women's health.
(2026-10-19). One killed in US shooting near mosque in Columbus, Ohio. aljazeera.com Local authorities say mosque was not target of attack.
(2026-10-19). Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain's deadly flooding. aljazeera.com Spain's military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.
(2026-10-19). Indian court extends detention of 'Cockroach' leaders. aljazeera.com The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
(2026-10-19). Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement. aljazeera.com French students are now blockading the world's busiest museum.
(2026-10-19). Netanyahu's new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy? aljazeera.com Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections…
(2026-10-19). Benny Gantz drops out of Israel's election race. aljazeera.com Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
(2026-10-19). Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests. aljazeera.com Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.
(2026-10-19). Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo handed month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.
(2026-10-19). Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections. aljazeera.com Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
(2026-10-19). Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership. aljazeera.com Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.
(2026-10-19). Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so. aljazeera.com Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
(2026-10-19). Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-19). 12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece. aljazeera.com Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead.
(2026-10-19). $100 Million ICE "Intelligence" Program is a Domestic Secret Police Agency in the Making. aclu.org Administration that has ordered agencies to target activists and nonprofits would hire "intelligence" agents within ICE to identify "threats" and investigate "relationships"
(2026-10-19). New ACLU Documentary Reveals Stories of Families at Idaho Immigration Raid. aclu.org "Wilder Raids," the ACLU's latest short documentary features the harrowing stories of families caught in a violent immigration raid at a horse race in Wilder, Idaho last year.
(2026-10-19). Who is a 'Fijian'?: Constitution reform reignites identity debate. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Fiji's constitutional reform process has brought the question of who is or can be a "Fijian" back to the fore. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government has begun the public consultation process on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2026 in its efforts to replace the 2013 Constitution — a document…
(2026-10-19). Advocacy group condemns joint Australian military training with Indonesia and 'silence over Papua'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Australia West Papua Association (AWPA) has condemned Australia and Indonesia conducting joint military exercises while Indonesian security forces have been conducting military operations against Papuan civilians. About 1000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) military personnel with a similar number of Indonesian soldiers have been taking part in Exercise Keris Woomera 26 which…
(2026-10-19). Syria and World Bank agree to set up reconstruction fund. plenglish.com Damascus, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Syria and the World Bank Group (WBG) have reportedly agreed to establish a multi-donor trust fund to support the country's economic recovery and reconstruction through financing, investment guarantees, and technical assistance.
(2026-10-19). Flavio Bolsonaro faces money laundering investigation in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Federal Police (PF) are investigating Senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro for suspected money laundering, allegedly involving a scheme with lawyer Willer Tomaz, local media reported.
(2026-10-19). Israeli incursions hinder reconstruction in Syria. plenglish.com The diplomatic institution condemned in a statement the intensification of incursions in the Quneitra Governorate and the rural areas of Daraa, in southern Syria, over the last few days. | The document stated that those operations coincided with an increase in overflights by Israeli helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft, and combat jets in the airspace over the country's southern region. | The Ministry described those actions as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic" and deemed them a threat to the population's safety. | It further warned that the continuat…
(2026-10-19). Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro over ties to the U.S. plenglish.com Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) National sovereignty and relations with the United States were the focus of an exchange between Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro during the first televised debate of the electoral runoff.
(2026-10-19). US 'exhausted and worn out', lacks capability to launch new conflict: IRGC. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said that the United States forces were "exhausted and worn out," and that they lacked the capability to launch a new conflict, Tehran Times reported on Monday. | The spokesperson stated that the US "entered the war with all its might in the past and is certainly not in a position now to launch a new conflict that would yield any additional gains for it." He added that most US bases in the region "have been rendered inactive," and American forces had "withdrawn hundreds of kilometres away from Iran." | "From a technical…
(2026-10-19). Kremlin dismisses allegations of Russia's involvement in Europe unrest. tribune.com.pk 
No one is taking seriously "absurd accusations" of Russia's involvement in unrest in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. | "Nobody anywhere takes such absurd accusations seriously anymore. Not even in Europe itself," Peskov told Zvezda News media outlet. | Mass protests took place in Paris and other French cities on October, 17, with peaceful demonstrations escalating into riots in some locations. | Protesters set fire to municipal buildings, looted shops and attacked police stations, according to reports. | Also Read: Macron rejects interior minister's resignation after France-wide riots…
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-19). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). extreme interest rates push economy towards potential recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-19). really in your supplements? Why independent testing matters. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-19). One immigration policy comes with a multibillion-dollar price tag. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-19). Democracy belongs to the people, not the political machine. independentaustralia.net 
Democracy must extend beyond the ballot box, with meaningful public participation, greater accountability and genuine power in the hands of citizens.
(2026-10-19). Daniel Haqiqatjou and Julius Evola… or the Limits of Traditionalism? muslimskeptic.com Some of you may have seen brother Daniel Haqiqatjou's latest livestream, in which he takes the "12 Axes Political Compass" quiz. He discovers, perhaps to his own surprise, that his closest ideological match is none other than Julius Evola, with a surprising 92% ideological proximity. As brother Haqiqatjou himself points out, the compass is rather …
(2026-10-19). The Army Wants to Sic AI Agents on Its Enemies. What Could Go Wrong. theintercept.com 
As global governments and tech giants reckon with widespread of revelations of autonomous AI agents unexpectedly breaking into computer systems, documents obtained by The Intercept show the U.S. Army is looking to harness that exact technology to seek and destroy. | Army Cyber Command is developing a platform to turn AI agents into autonomous weapons that can navigate and "neutralize" the computer systems of adversaries, the documents show. | Since 2010, Army Cyber Command, or ARCYBER, has led the U.S. Army's cyber operations. This includes the defensive effort of protecting domestic computer systems and the s…
(2026-10-19). L.A. TACO's 2026 Voter Guide. lataco.com If you're one of the million Californians who depend on federal funding for healthcare and not one of the roughly 250 billionaires living here, you've got a hell of a lot more to gain from reading all the way through. You'll find someone or something that you agree with, or at the very least, someone to vote against. (Today, Monday, October 19, is the last day to register to vote.)…
(2026-10-19). Family slams Senedd for misleading, warmongering memorial for famous journalist. skwawkbox.org 
Relatives of renowned Welsh journalist Gareth Jones have expressed their deep dismay that a planned memorial, partly funded by the Welsh government, will misrepresent his work and promote Ukrainian propaganda. Jones famously revealed to the world that there was a man-made famine raging across the Soviet Union in 1933. Just two years later he was …
(2026-10-19). Skwawkbox is back and needs your support urgently. skwawkbox.org Skwawkbox is back. After just over a year as part of the Canary and a hiatus of a few weeks caused by the indefinite closure of that site, new articles will now revert to appearing here on the original skwawkbox.org. For more than a decade, the UK establishment and Israel lobby, most notably in the …
(2026-10-19). US, Japan Begin Major Military Exercises That Will Focus on Islands Near Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The US and Japan kicked off their biennial Keen Sword military exercise on Monday, one of the largest joint drills between the two countries. This year, the exercise will focus on Japan's southwestern islands, including its westernmost island, Yonaguni, just 68 miles east of Taiwan. Both the US and Japan have deployed new anti-ship missile …
(2026-10-19). Trump to Netanyahu: 'You're the Man I Want By My Side'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released footage on Monday of a call with President Trump, during which the US president told the Israeli leader, "You're the man I want by my side." The call came after Trump endorsed Netanyahu for the upcoming October 27 Israeli elections in a long post on Truth Social, where he …
(2026-10-19). Trump Officials Look to Delay Going After Defaulted Borrowers to After Midterms. truthout.org As the Trump administration makes plans to task private debt collectors with going after millions of student borrowers in default on their federal loans, officials are reportedly pushing for the effort to begin after the midterm elections — as they grapple with the fact that many supporters of President Donald Trump are likely to be affected. The Washington Sun reported Monday that the U.S. |
(2026-10-19). SCOTUS Is Undermining the Rules That Have Kept US Elections Peaceful for Decades. truthout.org Courts can create violence simply by putting words on paper. For anyone who has examined any legal system, this should not be a controversial proposition. Some observers argue that the very purpose of written judgments is to justify acts of violence. But one need not go that far to see the immediate effects: A judicial opinion can cause a death, ignite a civil war, legitimize a coup… |
(2026-10-19). Police Violence Increases As 800k Protesters Take to the Streets in France. truthout.org On Saturday, France saw its largest nationwide protests in years, as popular outrage over the rising cost of living converged with a month-long student movement against the country's neglected public education system. Nearly 800,000 people took to the streets in over 140 cities across France on Saturday, according to France's major labor union, the CGT. The protests were made up of high… |
(2026-10-19). Man Dies in ICE Custody at Texas Jail Operated by GEO Group. truthout.org A 56-year-old Mexican man held at a federal immigration facility in Laredo was found dead in his cell Saturday morning, his daughter and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, confirmed to The Texas Tribune. Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found unresponsive by staff at the Rio Grande Processing Center during a security check at around 10 a.m. Saturday, Cuellar said. Staff performed CPR and… |
(2026-10-19). Border Czar Homan Confirms Trump Admin Is Looking to Denaturalize Ilhan Omar. truthout.org Appearing on Fox News over the weekend, border czar Tom Homan gave the starkest indication yet that the administration is moving forward with plans to "denaturalize" Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), stripping her of U.S. citizenship status that she's had since she was 17 years old. Last week, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided Omar's residence in Washington D.C., seizing her phone… |
(2026-10-19). Abdul El-Sayed Schools Heckler Who Questioned His Loyalty to the US. truthout.org Michigan Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed responded to a heckler at a recent campaign event who appeared to question his loyalty to the country based solely on his religious beliefs. El-Sayed, who is Muslim, spoke on Saturday at a campaign event in Caro, Michigan, a Republican-leaning area of the state. A heckler who identified himself as "Tommy" shouted toward the… |
(2026-10-19). More Than $137 Million Has Been Spent on AI-Generated Midterm Ads. truthout.org Millions of dollars have been spent on AI during this year's midterm election campaign, oftentimes through candidates using the technology to depict their opponents in fictional situations, portraying them in negative ways to unsuspecting voters. According to research from Wesleyan University, over 200 ads have used AI in this election cycle. The ads have totaled more than $137 million in… |
(2026-10-19). Army's Plan To Launch Hundreds Of Balloons Into Enemy Territory If A Future Conflict Breaks Out. twz.com 
The balloons would be used to surveil vast areas of enemy territory, decoy defenses, provide networking and launch drone attacks behind enemy lines.
(2026-10-19). We Finally Know The B-21 Raider's True Wingspan. twz.com 
Thanks to Google Earth, we can finally put this one to bed. Since the B-21's unveiling, people have made wild claims about its wingspan, specifically how tiny it is. This was never the case, as we have reported continuously since we first set eyes on it. Many AI-generated and enthusiast-made B-21 fact sheets have gone viral on social media showing wingspans under 130 feet, which only helped propel the nonsense. Now we can definitively say, give or take a few feet, the B-21 spans 152 feet and is 61 feet long. This puts it at about 12% smaller in terms of wingspan than the B-2, and about the same — 12% sma…
(2026-10-19). Aerial Drones Appear To Be Picking Up Wounded Off The Battlefield In Ukraine. twz.com 
A heavy-lift hexacopter is shown pulling a wounded soldier from what Ukraine describes as a drone-saturated kill zone in what would be a world first.
(2026-10-19). The UK Human Rights Blog has moved to Substack. ukhumanrightsblog.com From 19th October, all new articles will be published exclusively on our Substack, and no new content will appear on this website. This site will remain available as an archive. To stay up to date with our latest articles and insights, please subscribe to our Substack here: substack.com/@ukhumanrightsblog…
(2026-10-19). Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest. al-monitor.com By Nate Raymond and Jonathan AllenOct 19 (Reuters) – Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that opened the door for President Donald Trump's administration to re-arrest and deport the Palestinian activist.Khalil's lawyers asked the justices to take up his case after the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal immigration law barred a lower-court judge from ordering his release from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
(2026-10-19). Israel announces arrests after West Bank settler attacks on Westerners. al-monitor.com Israeli police said Monday they had arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank after settler attacks on an American photographer and a French mayor that drew international condemnation but mixed messages from the government. | In a rare action against rising settler violence, police said they raided several locations across the occupied territory and seized cars and potential evidence related to the attacks.
(2026-10-19). Lebanon uncovers new tunnel amid tensions with Hezbollah: What to know. al-monitor.com A tunnel was discovered near Beirut as tensions between Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah have been running high over the seizure of weapons shipments destined for the Iran-backed group.
(2026-10-19). Demystifying College Costs: An Affordable Education Guide. moguldom.com College costs extend far beyond the tuition figure listed on a school's website. Housing, meals, transportation, textbooks and everyday expenses can add thousands of dollars to the annual bill. A clear cost estimate helps families compare schools on equal terms and find funding sources before payment deadlines arrive. The process becomes more manageable when you …
(2026-10-19). Head of CIA Trained Force Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for War Crimes. covertactionmagazine.com On September 16, 2026, former Kosovo President Hashim Thaàßi was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague for war crimes. Known in his guerrilla fighting days as the "snake," Thaàßi, 58, was sentenced along with three other senior members of the since-disbanded Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA): a) former …
(2026-10-19). Netanyahu's Opposition can defeat him if they eschew Racism and accept Palestinian-Israeli Coalition Partners. juancole.com That contradiction could determine whether Israel's election on 27 October produces a chan…
(2026-10-19). Pakistan's Emergency Rule: The State, the Street and an Old Habit. unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram In Pakistan, every new confrontation with Imran Khan is billed as the one that will finally settle the matter. Three years after his arrest, the former prime minister is still in prison, his supporters are still demanding his release, and the government is still looking for a way to contain a political …
(2026-10-19). "Epic battle" in Brazil's elections. unitedworldint.com From Mexico City / Mexico Brazil is heading to the second round of presidential elections on October 25. The candidate of the conservative wing and son of former President, Flavio Bolsonaro finished the first round with a small margin of advantage against Lula da Silva, the sitting president and member of Brazil's Workers' Party. Monica …
(2026-10-19). Nearly 200 arrested as Belgian youth defy crackdown on education protests. wsws.org Defence Minister Theo Francken is accelerating plans for a military-trained police force with a remit to crush social disorder.
(2026-10-19). Student protests in Albania rattle government. wsws.org The protests in Albania and France are part of an international wave of class struggle that has also swept through other countries, such as Spain and Belgium. Everywhere, the anger of young people and workers is directed against the same trends: austerity, social inequality, police repression, militarisation and war.
(2026-10-19). Massive Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg escalates US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Ukraine attacked Russia with more than 1,000 drones overnight Saturday, in the largest bombardment of St. Petersburg since the Second World War.
(2026-10-19). "We'll be so powerful if we could organize worldwide" : New York-New Jersey port trucker speaks about conditions facing drivers. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke with Richie Respek, a New York-New Jersey port trucker and founder of the Pier Trucker Facebook group, about the long hours, unpaid labor and deteriorating working conditions drivers face.
(2026-10-19). Australian state Labor government decimates drama studies in schools. wsws.org Labor's curriculum "de-cluttering" has resulted in a dramatic decline in drama enrolments in New South Wales schools.
(2026-10-19). Australia: Silence on Labor's agenda at University of Melbourne strike rally. wsws.org Amid rising discontent over deteriorating conditions and continued real pay cuts under the Albanese Labor government, the National Tertiary Education Union is seeking new three-year enterprise agreements with university managements across Australia.
(2026-10-19). AfD and Wagenknecht's BSW celebrate together after electing Germany's first far-right state parliament president. wsws.org After helping elect an AfD state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW dined together with the AfD at an event hosted by the far-right Compact magazine, and agreed to collaborate on joint motions.
(2026-10-19). Protests against Modi government's purge of voter rolls continue despite mass repression. wsws.org Despite massive state repression, India's far-right BJP government has failed to stamp out a wave of youth-led protests against its purge of millions of rural poor and working-class voters from the electoral rolls.
(2026-10-19). This week in history: October 19-25. wsws.org Two postal workers die from anthrax inhaled at a Washington facility; Arab League summit sanctions Syria's military occupation of Lebanon; Egypt declares a state of emergency in confrontation with Britain over the Suez Canal Zone; Trotsky and Kamenev removed from the Politburo of the Russian Communist Party…
(2026-10-19). From the Alberta Prosperity Project to MAGA: The far-right forces behind Alberta separatism. wsws.org The separatists' Alberta First appeal is bound up with demands for unrestricted exploitation of the province' tar-sands oil reserves, sweeping reductions in federal authority, attacks on immigrants and a more direct political alignment with the far-right and fascist forces in the United States.
(2026-10-19). Brazil takes to the streets in defense of Lula and against the far right's advances. wibailoutpeople.org 
President Lula during a campaign rally in Sà£o Miguel Paulista, in the eastern part of Sà£o Paulo. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert…
(2026-10-19). Madison holds fourth 'No Kings' event, promotes voting ahead of November election. wibailoutpeople.org 
Community members gather for 'No Kings' rally. October 17, 2026. (
(2026-10-19). Madison, October 20, 2026: Press Conference at Sen. Baldwin's Office End the U.S. War On Iran NOW! wibailoutpeople.org TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12 NOON, STOP THE ILLEGAL WAR ON IRAN AND ALL WARS! PRESS CONFERENCE AND VIGIL AT SEN. BALDWIN'S OFFICE, (
(2026-10-19). Tom Morello Date Night (Nazis Die). wibailoutpeople.org "Date Night" — Tom Morello I'm afraid you make me blush, sirYour compliments' so fineI don't think I'll have anotherWell maybe half a glass of wineHow long have you been in country?Your uniform so cleanAnd your handsome face, now stop itI'm sure I don't know what you meanI can't believe it got this lateI must …
(2026-10-19). UAW President Shawn Fain, International Executive Board Sworn In for New Four-Year Term. wibailoutpeople.org 
Media Release by the UAW: uaw.org/ October 16, 2026 Detroit — United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain and the union's newly elected International Executive Board (IEB) were sworn into office for a new four-year term in a ceremony honoring the will of the membership and reaffirming the union's commitment to fighting for its members …
(2026-10-19). Happy Birthday Tony Robinson October 18. wibailoutpeople.org 
Call (608) 515-5510 to leave a birthday voicemail for Tony.‚Å | ‚Å | Visit 1800happybirthday.com to leave and listen to voicemails.
(2026-10-19). French Gov't Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested. democracynow.org 
Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in over 140 cities across France on Saturday, demanding relief from the high cost of living, more funding for public services and improvements to deteriorating schools, among other grievances. The demonstrations were the latest — and largest — in a series of protests that began in September with high schooler-led demonstrations against overcrowded classrooms and crumbling school infrastructure. Some cities saw property destruction, arson and theft on Saturday, with city halls and other symbols of the state coming under attack. Officials said nearly 1,000 pol…
(2026-10-19). Headlines for October 19, 2026. democracynow.org Hundreds of Thousands March in Over 140 Cities in France on Saturday, Millions of Protesters Participate in "No Kings" Demonstrations on Saturday in the U.S., Thousands March in Tunisia Against President KaàØs SaàØed, Protests Continue to Roil Albania, as Demonstrators Call for Prime Minister to Resign, Brazil's Lula Holds First and Only Debate with Flávio Bolsonaro Ahead of Presidential Runoff, Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone and Missile Strikes After Trump Waives Sanctions on Moscow, Israeli Settler Attack on Palestinian Olive Harvest Wounds Dozens, Including WaPo Photographer, Ma…
(2026-10-19). Saturday 10/24: Kate Lamont and Mia Pixley Quartet. indybay.org The Sound Room…
(2026-10-19). 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…
(2026-10-19). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-19). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). EU, Belgium, Denmark: Raise Rights With Vietnam's Leader. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Vietnam's leader To Lam meeting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during United Nations General Assembly meetings, September 24, 2024. | © 2024 Pool Union Europe/Agence Hans Lucas via Reuters…
(2026-10-19). Mali: Military Attacks on Civilians, Insurgent Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video posted online and analyzed by Human Rights Watch showing the destruction of a health center following an apparent Malian military drone strike in Talahandak village in the northern Kidal region, Mali, on July 29, 2026. | © Private…
(2026-10-19). French interior minister admits police 'lost control' of protests. geo.tv
(2026-10-19). France's Macron declines minister's resignation after violent protests. aljazeera.com Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledges that police 'lost control' during weekend protests.
(2026-10-19). Mali's military and armed groups committing abuses against civilians: HRW. aljazeera.com Soldiers, fighters and separatists in West African country committing grave laws-of-war violations, rights group finds.
(2026-10-19). Elderly man forcibly detained at Elbit Systems protest in Germany. aljazeera.com An elderly man was forcibly restrained by police during a protest against Elbit Systems in Ulm, Germany.
(2026-10-19). France protests live: Macron admits 'failures' after days of violent unrest. aljazeera.com Macron acknowledges 'failures in anticipation and intelligence', rules out interior minister's resignation over riots.
(2026-10-19). In pro-Palestine hub of Athens, Israeli buyers increase local resentment. aljazeera.com In Exarchia, residents say short-term rentals are driving up rents and eroding its character.
(2026-10-19). No 'turmoil' at the White House. aljazeera.com The media had a field day with Zacharia's short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.
(2026-10-19). The kingmakers who could determine Israel's election. aljazeera.com Israel's Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks but could hold the balance of power after October 27 vote.
(2026-10-19). US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-19). Pope greeted by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery. aljazeera.com Pope Leo pledges a gradual return to duties in an address to the Catholic faithful in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
(2026-10-19). Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil's fiery first presidential run-off debate. aljazeera.com Brazil's president and his opponent lob a barrage of attacks on each other in debate a week before the October 25 vote.
(2026-10-19). 'It broke my heart': Limoges residents reel after town hall fire. aljazeera.com Residents in Limoges, France, are expressing shock and anger after protests saw their 140-year-old town hall set ablaze.
(2026-10-19). AI giant Anthropic commits 5% of shares to 'public benefit' fund. aljazeera.com Claude creator says fund could be used for donations to NGOs and 'direct distributions to specific populations'.
(2026-10-19). Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada's military base tragedy. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-19). Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid widening regional outbreak. aljazeera.com Kenyan health authorities say latest patient was likely exposed to the country's first Ebola case.
(2026-10-19). Kinship and surveillance: The return of Somali piracy. aljazeera.com Somalia's piracy crackdown leaves coastal fishermen struggling to survive.
(2026-10-19). Detroit, October 24, 2026: The Danger of a Trump Fascist Coup How to Fight It! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-19). Detroit No Kings Day Rally at Eastern Market Condemns Efforts to Disrupt Midterm Elections. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe Editor, Pan-African News Wire Sat. Oct. 17, 2026 On Sat. morning Oct. 17, 2026, activists gathered at Eastern Market to call for the emergence of a movement to defeat tyranny and fascism. Various organizations endorsed and participated in the event which received a warm welcome from the patrons, farmers and merchants along …
(2026-10-19). PSX struggles to gain ground amid weak sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened weak amid fragile sentiment on Monday, with selling pressure across key sectors keeping the benchmark index under pressure before it recovered to trade marginally higher. | The benchmark KSE-100 index was trading at 166,453.27 points, up 33.56 points, or 0.02%, from the previous close of 166,419.71 points. | Selling was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies and oil companies, limiting the market's ability to sustain an upward move. | Read: PSX struggles on weak indicators | The ind…
(2026-10-19). Deaf Reach golf event concludes. tribune.com.pk 
Jubilee Life 1 and Touchpoint won the gross and net team titles, respectively, at the Deaf Reach Schools Charity Golf Tournament held at the Defence Authority Country and Golf Club on Sunday. | Jubilee Life 1, comprising Ibrahim Khan, Jameel Khan, Nasir Khan and Hamza Zahid Khan, claimed the gross title with a score of 58. | Touchpoint, represented by Salman Ali, Tabish Sabah, Imran Haroon and Syed Saquib Zafar, lifted the net competition with a score of 54. | HMB 1 finished runner-up in the gross category with 59, while A Qadir and Company placed third with 61. King Apparel secured second place in the net cat…
(2026-10-19). Information Ministry rejects claim army officer died at Rawalpindi match. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's fact-checker early Monday morning rejected claims that a Pakistan Army officer had died of a heart attack during the Pakistan-Sri Lanka cricket match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, saying the deceased was a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) employee who died of electrocution. | In a post on X, the ministry said the individual was not present at the stadium during the match and had no involvement in the event. | The claim was shared by journalist Naveed Satti, who said 50-year-old Muhammad Farooq, son of Muhammad Azam, had fallen unconscious during the match and was tak…
(2026-10-19). Municipal workers threaten boycott. tribune.com.pk 
Despite a change in government, the issue of delayed salaries and pensions of local government employees in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa remains unresolved, prompting the Local Government Grand Alliance to threaten a complete boycott of sanitation and municipal services across the province. | Employees of Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs) have not received their October salaries and pensions because the Finance Department has yet to release the funds required by the local bodies. | The employees said October was nearing its end, but thousands of serving and retired municipal workers were still waiting for their pa…
(2026-10-19). Board under scrutiny over marking disparity. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-19). PDA seeks Sehat Card audit, health reforms. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) has demanded a comprehensive audit of the Sehat Card Plus programme, independent investigations into alleged financial irregularities in public health institutions and recruitment of around 600 district specialists to address staff shortages in hospitals across the province. | In a 20-point proposal submitted to Adviser for Health Lieutenant General (retd) Dr Nigar Johar Khan, PDA President Dr Amir Taj Khan called for sweeping reforms in healthcare governance, doctors' service matters and public health service delivery. | The association demanded the…
(2026-10-19). K-P moves to identify unsafe schools. tribune.com.pk 
Member of the Advisory Council for Education, Dr Aamir Abdullah, has said that the process of identifying unsafe school buildings across the province has been initiated, with authorities taking steps to ensure necessary safety measures following reports and videos shared on social media. | He said initial reports had started reaching the relevant authorities, enabling the Education Department to identify potentially hazardous school buildings and take timely action to address safety concerns. | Dr Aamir Abdullah said the initiative was launched in response to information circulating on social media about the c…
(2026-10-19). Malakand Division tax relief hopes fade. tribune.com.pk 
Disputes over the implementation of federal taxes in Malakand Division, effective from July 1, remain unresolved between the federal government and local traders and the public. A senior official has claimed that the federal government has finalised its position and is not inclined to grant any further tax exemptions or relaxations for the division. | According to the official, the decision on the matter has been taken and there is little likelihood of additional exemptions or leniency regarding the enforcement of taxes in Malakand Division. Meanwhile, the continued collection of taxes, deductions from bank sa…
(2026-10-19). Four killed in Bolan road accident. tribune.com.pk 
Four people, including women and children, were killed and another was seriously injured when a Mazda truck collided with an Alto car near Darbi in Balochistan's Bolan district, police said on Sunday. | According to police, rescue efforts were launched immediately after the accident, and the deceased and injured were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Dhadar. Doctors at the hospital pronounced four people dead on arrival. | Medical Superintendent Dr Zahid Hussain confirmed that one person had sustained serious injuries and was referred to Quetta for further treatment and better medical facilities…
(2026-10-19). Calm urged amid Iran border closure. tribune.com.pk 
The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday urged traders and people affected by the closure of the Pakistan-Iran border not to believe any "negative propaganda", expressing hope that the situation would improve soon. | The appeal came as cross-border commercial activities between Pakistan and Iran were suddenly halted at the Taftan border crossing on Saturday following the unexpected closure of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration gate and withdrawal of an important import waiver, leaving traders concerned over potential multi-million-rupee financial losses. | According to a statement…
(2026-10-19). Official price cuts falter. tribune.com.pk 
Consumers in Lahore continued to pay more than government-notified prices for many perishable food items this week despite reductions in the official rates of several vegetables. Gap between notified and retail poultry and fruit rates also persisted. | Official poultry prices were unchanged. Live chicken was priced at Rs364 ñ378 per kilogramme and meat at Rs548. However, live birds remained largely unavailable for sale across the city, while chicken meat retailed for Rs570 ñ650 per kg. Boneless chicken cost Rs900 ñ1,050 per kg. Several vegetables' prices were officially reduced, but shoppe…
(2026-10-19). CM eyes Punjab as regional livestock hub. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab's livestock sector has recorded a 43 per cent increase in exports, with 400,000 animals prepared for export in a year and farmers expected to earn Rs11 billion. | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the government aimed to connect Punjab's livestock farmers with national exporters and international websites to expand their access to markets and establish the province as a regional livestock hub. | Under a Livestock Card scheme, farmers are receiving Rs27,000 per animal to meet feed and fodder expenses. | A total of 129,581 animals reared under the scheme have been exported. | According to a statemen…
(2026-10-19). ‚ÄûEs reicht!": Die deutschen Oppositionsparteien AfD und BSW haben sich gemeinsam gegen eine Fortsetzung der Hilfe fàºr die Ukraine ausgesprochen. strategic-culture.su In dieser Woche haben die groàüen Gewinner der vergangenen Landtagswahlen in Sachsen-Anhalt — die ´Alternative fàºr Deutschland ª (AfD), die 43,8% erreichte, und die linksgerichtete BSW, der es gelang, die Fàºnf-Prozent-Hàºrde zu àºberwinden — ihre Krà§fte gebàºndelt, um in Magdeburg eine symbolische Resolution zu verabschieden. In dieser Resolution wird ein Ende der milità§rischen Unterstàºtzung der Ukraine durch Berlin gefordert.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). 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.
(2026-10-19). Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war. al-monitor.com By Gram SlatterySAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war between them, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on his visit to Uzbekistan on Monday. Asked about a possible meeting of US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the four-year-old Ukraine conflict, Rubio said: "There's been talks of a meeting. I don't know whether it's been finalized, but the president has been clear. He'd like the war in Ukraine and Russia to end."
(2026-10-19). Captain of flydubai plane describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked. al-monitor.com Oct 18 – The captain of a flydubai flight who was attacked by a co-pilot who intended to crash the plane has described blockingaxe blows to the head and screaming for help as he reached for a knob to open the cockpit door.Captain Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero for his role in averting disaster on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month, helping to thwart what the UAE attorney general has said was an attempted suicide attack by the co-pilot who intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport.
(2026-10-19). Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election. al-monitor.com By Doina Chiacu and Alexander CornwellWASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, Oct 18 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week's parliamentary election.
(2026-10-19). In shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent. al-monitor.com Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. | The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw across Israel. Faded stickers bearing the haunting smiles of young people killed by Hamas cover station walls and lampposts, and at bustling restaurants, no one bats an eye as patrons dine with their assault rifles, now liberally allowed.
(2026-10-19). Beijing residents savor autumn among golden ginkgo trees. ecns.cn Residents enjoy leisure time among golden ginkgo trees at Dongba Park in Beijing, Oct. 18, 2026, savoring the autumn scenery before winter arrives.
(2026-10-19). New energy products draw overseas buyers at 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Energy storage batteries attract overseas buyers at the new energy exhibition area of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 18, 2026.
(2026-10-19). Ceremony held to worship sea goddess Mazu in Fujian. ecns.cn
(2026-10-19). China's retail sales of goods, services up 2.6 pct in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's total retail sales of goods and services, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, increased by 2.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters of this year, official data showed Monday.
(2026-10-19). China records 4.6% GDP growth in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product expanded by 4.6 percent to reach 107.11 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
(2026-10-19). 2026 Robot Warrior Challenge held in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2026-10-19). 2026 Beijing Marathon attracts 32,000 participants. ecns.cn
(2026-10-19). Chinese premier says ready to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China stands ready to work with Tajikistan to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
(2026-10-19). Indian acholar: China should focus on AI development and ignore Western accusations. ecns.cn On October 11, during the Tongzhou Global Development Forum hosted by Renmin University of China, Executive Director of Tricontinental Vijay Prashad shared his vision on Chinese AI development in an interview with News Lounge by China News Network. | Vijay Prashad said that China should keep seeking peace and continue to develop its AI technology. The West continues to try provoking China into conflicts, China should do what it has been doing and don't get provoked.
(2026-10-19). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-19). Global South Media Center: Four Outlets Launch New Platform in China. orinocotribune.com Global South Media Center launches in China with teleSUR, Prensa Latina, Brasil de Fato and Pan Africa TV to strengthen Southern media cooperation. The Global South Media Center was established in China on Sunday as a new platform for cooperation among media organizations from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The initiative, known by its Spanish …
(2026-10-19). The Attraction of the Far Right in Brazil. fpif.org If Flávio Bolsonaro wins the presidential run-off in Brazil on October 25, he would extend the region's run of Trump-aligned right-wing governments. His opponent, incumbent Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva, ran two percentage points behind Bolsonaro in the first round. No candidate finishing second has won since the institution of democratic elections in 1989. Meanwhile, the remaining candidates that captured nearly 8 percent of the vote are largely center-right. | So, Lula's chances don't look particularly strong. | A Bolsonaro win would push Latin America's largest progressive democracy rightward. It would leave onl…
(2026-10-19). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-19). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-19). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-19). Mbappe scores two, Guler one, as Real Madrid find form before El Clasico. aljazeera.com Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 a day after Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-2 as the Spanish giants prepare for El Clasico.