(2026-10-25). Upcoming US And Israeli Elections Could Lead To Third Round Of Iran War. popularresistance.org There is little doubt that the United States and Israel are about to renew the war on Iran that they started without provocation, or any real planning, back in February. The question is only about the timing. | In fact, by the time you read this, the war may have resumed in full force. More likely, though, it will be delayed until after the U.S. midterm elections. That will put it after Israel's elections as well. | Israel may find itself with an entirely new leadership after its upcoming elections on October 27, which, while still seeing Iran as a hated enemy, might have different ideas about how to attack that…
(2026-10-25). Trump And The Rrrrussians. popularresistance.org Given the gush of vitriol and condemnation since Oct. 9, when Donald Trump announced his deal to import 5 million metric tons of Russian diesel, roughly 37 million barrels, one would think the president had surrendered the United States' sovereignty to the Kremlin, or handed over the Ukrainians to the Russian army, or rankly betrayed the Europeans or altogether renounced what we picturesquely call Western civilization. | This is, indeed, what we read daily in the corporate press these days and what we are supposed to think. It is 2016 redux, it seems.
(2026-10-25). Queer mediums of the cult of María Lionza are redefining the gender binary in Venezuela's sacred mountain. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-25). Opposition leader says Netanyahu 'no longer fit' to lead Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Just days before pivotal Israeli elections, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said on Saturday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "no longer fit" to lead the country, warning that his economic plan to counter potential international sanctions threatens national security. | On X, the Yashar party leader accused Netanyahu of turning his attention to "dismantling the Israeli economy for generations ahead" after "dismantling Israeli society and weakening the army." | Eisenkot said Netanyahu's recent remarks are "conclusive proof that he has lost touch with reality and moved into a world of delusions," accusin…
(2026-10-25). There Are Polymarket Ads In Fortune Cookies. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: There are Polymarket ads in fortune cookies.There are pop-ups in our prayers.There are paywalls on the monasteries,and the monks are millionaires. Well little Johnny's gone to war.He joined the McMarines.The Iranians must be liberatedand blown to smithereens. Light a candle in the chapel, John,and pray to Western God,and listen to the …
(2026-10-25). Let's talk money: why upper middle class Russians support Vladimir Putin and the United Russia Party. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-25). More Than One Million Lula Supporters Rally. portside.org More Than One Million Lula Supporters Rally |
(2026-10-25). Food security: Bridging the gap between availability and access. sanews.gov.za Food security: Bridging the gap between availability and access | "Eat your food! Finish your vegetables!" For many, these familiar childhood instructions bring back memories of tearful faces and the leafy greens we would rather have avoided. As adults, we can choose what we eat. However, for millions, the challenge is a larger one: having enough food to eat in the first place. ⚪ At a national level, South Africa remains broadly food-sufficient, with domestic agricultural production and imports ensuring staple foods and other commodities remain available within national markets. ⚪ "The challenge lies in househo…
(2026-10-25). Shooting near Florida university stadium leaves victims, prompts safety alerts. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-25). Pakistan is protecting Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah. tribune.com.pk 
Indian politician Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said Pakistan's continued raising of the Kashmir issue at international forums had helped safeguard the interests of Kashmiris, while accusing New Delhi of failing to deliver justice to Jammu and Kashmir. "What hope will you (people of IIOJK) have from them (Delhi)? Will you expect that they will do justice for you?" Abdullah, a three-time chief minister of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), said while addressing a party event in Baramulla district, according to Indian news outlets. He urged people to remain courageous and stand up to the Cent…
(2026-10-25). Four children killed as van plunges into ravine. tribune.com.pk 
Four children from the same family were killed and four others injured when a van carrying them to a religious school plunged into a deep ravine in Neelum Valley on Saturday, police said. According to Neelum Valley police, the van was travelling from Nagdar, about 20 kilometres from the district headquarters, Athmuqam, when the accident occurred. The ill-fated vehicle plunged into a deep ravine near the Karen Bypass Link Road. Police said the accident occurred on Saturday morning near Ghoray Nakkah Curve in Nagdar when the driver was negotiating a sharp blind turn. The van plunged nearly 500 metres into the ra…
(2026-10-25). AJK 79th Foundation Day celebrated. tribune.com.pk 
The 79th Foundation Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was celebrated on Saturday with enthusiasm and national fervour, with the main ceremony held in Muzaffarabad to pay tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people for freedom. The main function was held at Parade Ground where AJK President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Khan was the chief guest. Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani, cabinet ministers, members of the Legislative Assembly, senior military officers, government secretaries, political leaders and people from various walks of life attended the event. The president, accompanied by Prime Minister G…
(2026-10-25). Rs18.46b irregularities reported in Economic Zones Company. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Information and Public Relations Samar Haroon Bilour has expressed serious concern over alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs18.46 billion in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC), calling on the relevant authorities to take immediate notice and ensure a comprehensive investigation. | Bilour said the disclosure of financial irregularities involving billions of rupees was a serious matter that required a thorough, transparent and impartial inquiry to establish the facts and identify those responsible. | She stressed that publi…
(2026-10-25). NAB scrutinises PTI-era uplift projects. tribune.com.pk 
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched a detailed probe into alleged irregularities in development projects, contract awards and the assets of former government officials during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to NAB sources, the bureau has already sought the asset records of former chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur and former ministers Fazal Hakim and Dr Amjad. Parallel inquiries are under way into development schemes and contracts executed during the tenure of then-caretaker or inactive chief minister Sohail Afridi. | Officials said NAB has b…
(2026-10-25). Top varsity rankings still awaited. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has yet to release a ranking of the province's top 10 universities under a performance-based evaluation announced last year. | The initiative was designed to assess more than 60 universities across Punjab and identify the 10 highest performing ones. | According to Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) sources, the project was estimated to cost Rs50 million and the plan was to update the rankings annually with results affecting future funding allocations and policy decisions. | A professor said the provincial government appeared hesitant to issue the rankings along with scores, assessm…
(2026-10-25). Global theatre festival opens. tribune.com.pk 
The third Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival opened at Lahore Arts Council Alhamra on Saturday, bringing together international artists, performers and theatre enthusiasts to celebrate artistic expression and cultural exchange. | The festival was inaugurated by Secretary Information and Culture Punjab Syed Tahir Raza Hamdani, who said the event provided a platform for international artists to engage with Punjab's cultural heritage and Pakistani performers to showcase their talent before a global audience. | He added that the government was committed to supporting writers, poets and visual artists.
(2026-10-25). Three women shot dead over child custody dispute. tribune.com.pk 
Three women were allegedly shot dead by a man at his in-laws' home in Thattha Ali village along the Sheikhupura-Sargodha Road following a dispute over the custody of his infant daughter, police said on Saturday. | The suspect, identified as Anser Abbas Bhatti, alias Antal Bhatti, allegedly opened fire at the house, killing his elderly mother-in-law, Najma Bibi, his sister-in-law Shamaila Bibi, wife of Subtain Bhatti and Nazia Bibi, wife of his other brother-in-law, Ali Hassan. | After the shooting, the suspect allegedly searched for his wife, Maria Bibi, both at the house and in several homes in the neighbourh…
(2026-10-25). Murder convict sentenced to death. tribune.com.pk 
An additional sessions court on Saturday sentenced a man to death in a murder case registered at Burewala Saddar police station along with five years' imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs500,000 payable to the victim'sl heirs. | Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Mahmood Shad announced the verdict after completion of the trial. The convict, Muhammad Tahir, was found guilty of killing Muhammad Akram, while co-accused Ashraf was sentenced to 18 years in prison and fined Rs.378,000. | Another accused,Ahmad Ali was awarded 18 years and five months' imprisonment and fined Rs570,000. | A driver, Waseem, was handed do…
(2026-10-25). The AI Boom Needs Superconducting Wire, Not Another Record. wattsupwiththat.com The next superconductor breakthrough will not be a number in a table. It will be a length of tape that holds its current after a thousand bends and a decade of thermal cycling.
(2026-10-25). Ideologues Try Their Hand At Ordering Up An Electrical Grid Powered Only By "Renewables" wattsupwiththat.com places like New York, California, Germany and the UK continue to plow forward as if wind/solar/storage electricity systems can work. It's as if it's not possible to learn from experience.
(2026-10-25). El-Sayed's Senate Race and the Battle for Working-Class Power in Michigan Analysis. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-25). Starbucks is Losing Cities. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Huge shout out to Atlanta City Council this week for standing with workers! Baristas walked into City Hall, told council exactly what's been happening in their stores, and council voted 11-3 to pass a resolution to boycott Starbucks until the company settles a contract. Watch the moment here. Cities …
(2026-10-25). Nigeria's missing: Families in the northeast still wait for answers. aljazeera.com People across northeastern Nigeria continue searching for loved ones who went missing during years of violence.
(2026-10-25). Election posters, mass tourism and property: Israel's footprint in Cyprus. aljazeera.com Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.
(2026-10-25). Bots, deepfakes and surveillance: Israel's election goes to war online. aljazeera.com Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.
(2026-10-25). Obama joins El-Sayed in Michigan rally cry before key midterms. aljazeera.com Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.
(2026-10-25). New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors. aljazeera.com The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
(2026-10-25). Thousands rally in Türkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns. aljazeera.com Thousands have protested across Türkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.
(2026-10-25). Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election. aljazeera.com Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.
(2026-10-25). Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests. aljazeera.com Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.
(2026-10-25). El Clasico awaits a Yamal vs Mbappe showdown on Mourinho's return to La Liga. aljazeera.com Barcelona vs Real Madrid will mark the return of Spanish football's fiercest rivalry between two star-studded teams.
(2026-10-24). Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran. al-monitor.com The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. | Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United States seeking to enforce a blockade of Iran's ports and the Islamic republic trying to exert control over the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
(2026-10-24). Is The American Empire Going Broke? If So What Next? scheerpost.com Jack Rasmus, Counter Punch. There is increasing public discussion today, in the US and globally, about the trajectory of the American Empire. The discussion frequently cites the American Empire's increasingly apparent unwinnable wars in Iran and Ukraine; the Empire's failure to check the rise of China economically, politically and technologically; the challenge to American global economic …
(2026-10-24). Pentagon Rushes Japan's War Buildup Against China. popularresistance.org For years the Pentagon has been building Japan into a military base and arms supplier for its war drive against China: Japanese troops, Japanese factories and Japanese islands within sight of Taiwan. The war on Iran has drained the Pentagon's missile stocks, and its own advisers admit that rebuilding them will take years. Now the Pentagon is pushing to accelerate the buildup in Japan. The people of Okinawa, forced to live on the launch pad, are fighting back. | On Oct. 19, the Pentagon and Japan's Self-Defense Forces opened Keen Sword 27, one of the largest war games the two militaries have staged together.
(2026-10-24). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-24). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-24). Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Aden. aljazeera.com Houthi missiles reportedly struck a number of targets in Yemen, including Aden's airport and a coastguard base.
(2026-10-24). Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Enas AlashrayOct 24 (Reuters) – Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, and lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached "advanced stages", a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters.The alert from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton came after Washington scaled back staffing at its mission in Saudi Arabia earlier this week in response to intensified attacks by Iran-allied Houthi forces.
(2026-10-24). UN sounds alarm on besieged Yemen city Taiz. al-monitor.com Time is running out to get aid into Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching Yemen's third-largest city, the United Nations said Friday. | Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, interim capital of the Saudi-backed, internationally-recognised government.
(2026-10-24). Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned of more to come. | The Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh airport early Sunday, heading to the Saudi city of Jeddah.
(2026-10-24). Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats. al-monitor.com Oct 25 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, saying it remained a "military target".King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had halted operations on October 10 following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade.Saudi Arabia intercepted another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday as fighting with the militant group continued unabated.
(2026-10-24). How The Upcoming U.S. And Israeli Elections Could Lead To The Third Round Of The Iran War. scheerpost.com Mitchell Plitnick Mondoweiss The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives. There is little doubt that the United States and Israel are about to renew the war on Iran …
(2026-10-24). Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign. al-monitor.com By Emily Rose and Maayan LubellDIMONA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – In the remote Negev Desert town of Dimona, long a bastion of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, disenchanted voters are going door-to-door campaigning for his top rival, hoping to bring down the veteran prime minister in Israel's election on Tuesday. The ballot is Israel's first since Hamas' October 7, 2023, surprise attack that shook the country and plunged the region into turmoil, as Israel went to war on the militant group in Gaza and its allies in Lebanon and Iran.
(2026-10-24). Pentagon's biggest Iran embarrassment? Destroyed US aircraft, bombed barracks & troops speak out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-24). Post-US Iraq: The End of an Occupation or the Beginning of a Test? uwidata.com By Arman Ahmadi, International Affairs Researcher, from Tehran / Iran Empires rarely disappear overnight. They retreat in stages—through negotiations, gradual troop withdrawals, and quiet concessions—until the final convoy passes through the gates and a country is left to grapple with the consequences of their presence. For Iraq, that day came on September 30, 2026, when …
(2026-10-24). Iran's Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in remarks broadcast on state TV ‚Å on Saturday, blamed the United States for the failure of an interim deal with Iran, but said there ‚Å should be a new attempt at concluding it. | "We were ‚Å having negotiations; the cowards [Americans] messed everything ‚Å up…I still think we should ‚Å go ‚&…
(2026-10-24). Russia: pragmatism not appeasement. tribune.com.pk 
With barely a couple of weeks remaining before the US midterm elections, one debate attracting particular attention is President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and its potential implications for the war in Ukraine. The prevailing interpretation is that Trump is motivated by two immediate objectives: lowering fuel prices to improve his electoral prospects and pressuring President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept his proposed terms for ending the war. | To me, however, this is a simplistic reading of Trump's intentions. I see a broader strategic purpose behind the move, one that…
(2026-10-24). Israel Demolishes Home Of Lebanese Journalist Whose Viral Film Exposed Pager Attack. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone The occupying Israeli army targeted a prominent Lebanese journalist when they pillaged and demolished his painstakingly-constructed family home located outside Israel's so-called "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon. Was it retaliation for his widely-viewed documentary on Israel's notorious pager attacks? Israeli soldiers have looted and demolished the family home of Radwan Mortada, a prominent …
(2026-10-24). Labour council declares anti-Zionism is antisemitism. skwawkbox.org The Israel lobby is at it again. The Israel-supporting council in Barnet, long an epicentre of the antisemitism scam, has approved a motion declaring anti-Zionism to be antisemitism. The motion targets the Green party's landmark declaration that Zionism is racism. Anti-Zionism is opposition to the racist colonial ideology that has led to Israel's genocide in …
(2026-10-24). Aisake Casimira: How Christian Zionism has become hitched to the chariot of empire. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Aisake Casimira The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has been and will always be for justice, peace and integrity of creation, going back to the early 1960s when it was established. Its statement follows a well-established prophetic witness tradition that goes back to the biblical narrative and to the times of Moses, the…
(2026-10-24). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-24). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-24). Netanyahu May Lose Israeli Elections. That Won't Save Gaza From Occupation. truthout.org Israel is scheduled to hold general elections on October 27, with a fierce contest between incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party. These will be the first elections since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. |
(2026-10-24). We Beat The Trump Administration In Court. scheerpost.com Tariq Ra'ouf, Mondoweiss. Now we're going to the ICC to hold the U.S. accountable for the Gaza genocide. A recent lawsuit successfully challenged the Trump administration's assault on the International Criminal Court. Now, families like mine, whose relatives have been killed with U.S.-supplied weapons in Gaza, might finally have a chance at justice. Over the course …
(2026-10-24). Adam Johnson: How U.S. Media Helped Sell Israel's Genocide in Gaza. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer "The word genocide has implications and obligations. It's not just a buzzword." The bombs come from Washington. The justifications come through the news. As Israel devastated Gaza, leading U.S. media organizations repeatedly amplified official claims, minimized Palestinian suffering and presented the politicians supplying the weapons as concerned observers struggling to stop the killing. …
(2026-10-24). Israel's General Election: Fascist 1 vs Fascist 2. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Israel's general election on Tuesday is a contest between two fascists whose only disagreement is how to more efficiently commit genocide and ethnically cleanse the Palestinians. If Netanyahu loses to his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, don't be fooled by the liberal political and media establishment when they try to sell it …
(2026-10-24). Shameful move by Pacific Islands Forum undermines decolonisation. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report In what is probably one of its most shameful acts ever, the Pacific Islands Forum has betrayed one of its founding principles in admitting Israel — already a global rogue pariah state — as a development partner in the middle of the genocide of an Indigenous…
(2026-10-24). Marco Rubio calls on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with CIA. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson and Kanishka SinghFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with the CIA as President Donald Trump said Washington would "take care of Cuba" after dealing with Iran and send in the top US diplomat to finish the deal.DETAILS AND QUOTES: • "We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran …then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal," Trump told a rally in Florida.
(2026-10-24). In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson, Maria Alejandra Cardona and Steve HollandFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc, to vow to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled.In a 90-minute speech in Fort Myers, Trump repeated more military action against Iran may lie ahead as he tries to address the causes of a spike in oil prices that has put Republicans on the defensive ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-24). Trump Threatens Cuba 'Stopover' After Iran. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to topple Cuba's government while speaking to supporters at a rally in Florida on 24 October. | "We'll do a little stopover," Trump said. "Actually, what we're going to do with Cuba is, we're going to come back from Iran. Those beautiful ships will pass Cuba. We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They'll raise up their hands. And then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal." | Shortly after the rally, State Secretary and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio urged Cubans to betray their country and collaborate with the CIA.
(2026-10-24). Experiencing The Blockade Against Cuba Firsthand. popularresistance.org Only those of us who live in Cuba can truly grasp the intensity, the injustice, and the inhumane escalation of the blockade, which the U.S. regime has recently intensified with tremendous ferocity against the Caribbean island. | I recently experienced firsthand what Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced at a recent press conference when he stated: | "The crime being committed against our country is evident. There is no pretext, however false it may be, to justify the act of collective punishment to which the U.S. government is subjecting our people." Last Wednesday, October 21, after managing…
(2026-10-24). Severe hunger stalks people in Gaza as bakeries close down. aljazeera.com Bakeries across Gaza are struggling to find flour to make bread for people desperate for food.
(2026-10-24). Israel Has Its Pretext for Total War on West Bank. scheerpost.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with his generals to discuss the offensive in Gaza in 2014. (Israeli Government Photo) Joe Lauria Consortium News After two Israeli soldiers were killed in Hebron four days before the election, Netanyahu threatened a new war, as CN predicted yesterday, reports Joe Lauria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened a major military …
(2026-10-24). On Israeli kibbutz, October 7 tears at leftist heritage. al-monitor.com Danny Rahamim pauses for a few moments as he thinks about his neighbours here on an Israeli kibbutz just a few hundred metres from Gaza. | "I'm probably the most left-wing person here," he said. | If that was true before October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters stormed the border and carried out their unprecedented attack, it is even more true today, as Israel readies to vote in its first election since the country's deadliest ever day.
(2026-10-24). Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote. al-monitor.com Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a large anti-government demonstration, three days ahead of a general election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | The protest was organised by the October Council, a group founded by the families of victims and hostages taken by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023, to demand accountability for the failure to prevent the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war.
(2026-10-24). How have Democrats' policies shifted since the last major US election? aljazeera.com From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Opposition Rally Faces Poor Turnout as Journalist is Accused of Being Chavista 'Infiltrator'. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, October 22, the opposition rally called by María Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela party drew a small crowd in Caracas and Maracaibo. Meanwhile, thousands of women marched through the capital for health and peace. Telesur described the turnout as scant and said the mobilization showed the opposition's diminished popularity even among its supporters. …
(2026-10-24). Dominican Republic Cozies Up to Israel Amid Right Wing Surge in Latin America. truthout.org On August 24, the Dominican government adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, infamous for equating opposition to Israeli apartheid and Zionist colonialism with antisemitism. President Luis Abinader made the announcement in Santo Domingo, while speaking at an event organized by the U.S. Zionist organization Combat Antisemitism Movement. |
(2026-10-24). Assassination behind bars: Three years on the martyrdom of Omar Daraghmeh in occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network marks three years on the martyrdom of Sheikh Omar Hamza Daraghmeh, Abu al-Nimr, in Zionist prisons on 23 October 2023, the first of now over 93 identified martyrs of the prisoners' movement inside occupation prisons since Al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October 2023. Daraghmeh, 58, from Tubas, was a prominent leader …
(2026-10-24). The Al-Khalil operation: The resistance lives and fights until liberation. samidoun.net 
Glory to the martyrs, Hamouda al-Ja'aba and Ahmad al-Ja'aba, who were martyred this morning during an operation they carried out at the Farsh al-Hawa military checkpoint imposed upon Palestinian land in al-Khalil (Hebron), in the West Bank of Occupied Palestine, which resulted in two confirmed fatalities and several injuries among the Zionist occupation forces. Ahmad …
(2026-10-24). Breaking: 'Bell report is vehicle for Zionist propaganda': Jewish group. skwawkbox.org The Jewish Voice for Liberation group (JVL) has condemned the government's nakedly pro-Israel 'report' on supposed antisemitism in schools — as a misleading vehicle for Zionist propaganda. Unfit and biased root and branch In a formal response to the Bell Report — compiled by Israel supporter David Bell on the orders of Israel fanatic then-PM …
(2026-10-24). Talk World Radio: Why Do We Cheer for the Abuse of Horses? davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are talking about cheering for the abusing of horses. Our guest, Patrick Battuello, has been writing on animal-rights issues since 2009 when he launched the Animal Rights blog …
(2026-10-24). Leaving Borders Behind Us. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 24, 2026 Remarks at #NoWar2026 Welcome to #NoWar2026 Beyond Borders. Welcome to people from the other sides of countless borders from where I am — borders often effortlessly and thoughtlessly crossed by live images and audio of us, yet sometimes absurdly turned into barriers to some of our …
(2026-10-24). Nobel Peace Prize Turns Toward Peace in 2026. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 9, 2026 The Nobel Peace Prize has just been awarded to Navi Pillay who is not, like last year's laureate, pleading for the world's largest military to attack her country. Nor is she, in the manner of various past laureates, waging war. Nor is she, like various past …
(2026-10-24). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-24). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-24). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-24). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-24). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-24). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-24). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-24). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-24). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-24). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-24). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-24). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-24). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-24). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). Another FT article today that is indispensable to those who wish to understand where US-Russian relations may be headed. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-24). An Open Letter to Edward Luce on his Opinion article "Putin's American Friends" in the FT. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-24). Big Tech and authoritarian states: Belarus. globalvoices.org A Global Voices video podcast on the state of digital repression in BelarusGlobal VoicesInterviewer: Daria Dergacheva | Guest: Mikhail Doroshevich. | This post is part of Global Voices' October 2026 Spotlight series, " Big Tech and Authoritarianism." In this Spotlight, we explore how Big Tech facilitates and hinders authoritarian governments and practices, and how these choices influence the Global South. You can support this coverage by donating (2026-10-24). In Brazil's elections, big techs' transparency and cooperation policies translate as governance washing, according to this expert. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-24). A Letter From Our Staff: Setting the Record Straight. lataco.com L.A. TACO will never stop covering ICE, immigration, and the attacks on our communities.
(2026-10-24). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). 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
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). 'Weak' Zelensky pleads for air defence systems as all US weapons are redirected to the Middle East. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against Donald Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up diesel prices in the United States, calling the accusation "absolutely not true" and "unacceptable." Zelensky also criticised Trump for blaming Kyiv rather than Moscow, amid growing friction over reported intelligence-sharing and Starlink restrictions—allegations the White House has denied.
(2026-10-24). British-Indian £90m fraud mastermind traced in Dubai despite 20-year UK jail sentence. geo.tv British-Indian businessman Arif Patel, convicted in a £90 million fraud case, poses for a photo. — BBC/File
(2026-10-24). Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest', say German police. geo.tv Smoke and fire rise following a fire incident at the Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, in this handout image released October 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economic growth in numbers. ecns.cn From a robust tourism market and rising foreign trade to the benefits of free trade port policies, a series of key figures offers a snapshot of the island province's economic momentum and growing openness to the world.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economy by the numbers. ecns.cn From steady economic growth to booming tourism and expanding foreign trade, Hainan, China's southern island province, is brimming with economic vitality.
(2026-10-24). The Silence of the West: 17-year-old IR journalist from Lugansk speaks at OSCE Vienna Discussions with a call to protect the Donbass children. international-reporters.com Yesterday, a working session on the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of minors was held as part of the OSCE Vienna Discussions on the humanitarian dimension. One of the speakers at the event was 17-year-old International Reporters correspondent Faina Savenkova from Lugansk. In her…
(2026-10-24). The EU/NATO calls for a military operation in the Black Sea. international-reporters.com On 22 October, the European Parliament adopted a resolution proposing to conduct an EU naval operation in the Black Sea. 432 MEPs voted in favour of the document.The reason is the usual one: attacks on civilian ships off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria, for which European parliamentarians hold…
(2026-10-24). EU/NATO further military initiatives. international-reporters.com The militarisation of Europe – preparing for a war against RussiaIn 2027, the European Union plans to create an "Arctic Cable Centre" to coordinate the protection of underwater communications lines (cables) in the Arctic.The stated reason for this is allegedly the danger of sabotage acts by Russia…
(2026-10-24). Alexei Karyakin: The liberation of Russian lands has begun, this process cannot be stopped. international-reporters.com How do you now, years later, assess the events in Luhansk since 2014? What was the main thing then?How can one assess what has already happened? We made our choice — and we are seeing it through to the end. One of the main ideas was reunification with the Russian Federation. We achieved this at a…
(2026-10-24). German tanks roll eastward. international-reporters.com The militarization of Europe – preparing for a war against RussiaIn November and December 2026, a series of large-scale military exercises are planned in Lithuania: "Grand Eagle" and "Freedom Shield 26-2". Contrary to the alliance's statements about the "defensive" character of these measures, the…
(2026-10-24). Ukraine's Sordid Descent into Inhumanity. international-reporters.com On October 20, 2026, Russian war correspondent Yuri Kotenok reported in a Telegram post that a gruesome video showing the decapitated bodies of four Russian soldiers, their heads mounted on spikes, was actively circulating across Ukrainian social media networks. That same evening, fellow Russian…
(2026-10-24). Jordan: Death toll rises to eight after attack on Orthodox church in Karak. international-reporters.com The death toll from a terrorist attack carried out Friday against a Greek Orthodox church in the southern village of Hamoud, in the Karak Governorate, has reached eight dead and 40 injured, officials confirmed.The assault unfolded at approximately 3: 00 p.m. as between 150 and 200 worshippers…
(2026-10-24). AIPAC Is Spending Millions — Just Not Under Its Own Name. levernews.com 
The money bomb dropped out of nowhere.In February 2026, weeks before Illinois' Democratic primary races, two newly formed political action committees (PACs) began unleashing millions in the race for the state's 9th Congressional District, which includes parts of Chicago. Named Elect Chicago Women and Chicago Progressive Partnership, the groups deployed
(2026-10-24). You Love To See It: Cantering For Good News. levernews.com Good things are happening! New York trots to progress, reservations fight for preservation, California recognizes the importance of a hug, and South Dakota doles out some high fives. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | New York…
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies. aljazeera.com The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Train slams into crane that collapsed onto railway line in Brazil. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a train collided with a crane that had fallen onto railway tracks in Brazil.
(2026-10-24). Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests. aljazeera.com Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.
(2026-10-24). Could Israel's military crackdown influence Tuesday's election? aljazeera.com Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.
(2026-10-24). Arsenal join Man City at Premier League summit, Spurs shock Chelsea 2-0. aljazeera.com Gunners capitalise on City's first loss of the season, while Spurs get second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.
(2026-10-24). Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov't days before election. aljazeera.com Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.
(2026-10-24). Thousands join Paris protests as authorities clamp down on disorder. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters are on the streets of Paris for a second weekend.
(2026-10-24). Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location. aljazeera.com Trump's remarks come amid a fractious moment between the US president and the journalists who cover him.
(2026-10-24). About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain's state pension scheme. aljazeera.com Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.
(2026-10-24). More than 2,000 forced from homes in Hebron amid Israel's West Bank raids. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Hebron are 'living in fear' with the city closed, while Israeli forces arrest dozens across the West Bank.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll. aljazeera.com The race between Brazil's president and the right-wing senator has tightened in recent days.
(2026-10-24). Hundreds of Italian soldiers deployed as thousands protest in Milan. aljazeera.com The Italian government sent hundreds of soldiers to the country's fashion and financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.
(2026-10-24). Why Israeli tourists and investors are unsettling Cypriots. aljazeera.com Cypriots say the influx of Israelis is threatening local businesses and pushing communities out of their neighbourhoods.
(2026-10-24). Full lockdown of occupied West Bank begins. aljazeera.com The Israeli army begins its lockdown and military operations across the West Bank.
(2026-10-24). Ballon d'Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid and France record win it? aljazeera.com Despite not winning silverware last season, Mbappe has been clear his goal to clinch the Ballon d'Or.
(2026-10-24). Man City beaten at Aston Villa as perfect Premier League start ends. aljazeera.com Nicolas Jackson scores twice – either side of an Erling Haaland header – as Aston Villa beat Man City 2-1 at Villa Park.
(2026-10-24). Showcasing the Inhumanity of War. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Rehumanize International, October 24, 2026 | Kathy Kelly Explains War at Event by Rehumanize International.
(2026-10-24). Roy Hargrove Strasbourg/St. Denis. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-24). Mumia's supporters stand with France's student rebels. wibailoutpeople.org 
A riot cop pushes back Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko as he stands between police and high school protesters in Paris, Oct. 6, 2026. Police then tear-gassed the mayor and the students.
(2026-10-24). Europe in revolt: Austerity, war and the return of mass struggle. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). How the Trump Admin. Is Expanding the Definition of 'Terrorism' — and What It Means. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). DHS Was Designed As a Weapon. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). Building Unity GOTV Activities in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-24). In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced. wibailoutpeople.org MEDIA STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT DEIDRE MALONE In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced October 22, 2026 As President of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), I stand in solidarity with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and every woman in public service who has faced threats, intimidation, personal attacks or attempts …
(2026-10-24). A smash hit: Pumpkins take flight as Jefferson University students put engineering skills to the test. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? It isn't unusual for baseballs to clear the fence at Thomas Jefferson University's Alumni Field. | But on Saturday, it was a bright orange pumpkin that sailed 338 feet through a cloudless blue sky, falling just short of the edge of the ballpark. | It might not have been a home run, but that launch earned one of seven student teams the title in the College of Architecture, Design and Engineering's inaugural "Pumpkin RAMpage" event. | Seven teams of architecture, desig…
(2026-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-24). Who are the future voters of Pennsylvania and what do they want from their legislators? whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? At 17, Alessia Babouche can't vote or run for office in Pennsylvania. But she has already found a way to make her voice heard in Harrisburg. While balancing her high school education, she worked on the congressional campaign for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Chester County, and served on the youth advisory council for state Sen. Katie Muth, D-Chester County. She's also the co-founder and co-president of the Downingtown STEM Academy High School Democrats Chapter. | Babouc…
(2026-10-24). 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by Steve Tobin are installed at Media's Tyler Arboretum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Tyler Arboretum, near Media, Delaware County, has installed 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by the Quakertown-based artist Steve Tobin. The yearlong exhibition is the largest art show the 650-acre open green space has ever attempted. | Tobin is perhaps best known for
(2026-10-24). FBI investigating Delaware politician's alleged 'bribe' to primary foe, after WHYY News exposed secretly recorded job offer. whyy.org 
(2026-10-24). Energy independence, defense, and strategic autonomy: How did the end of "European hegemony" come about? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In the rapidly reshaping global landscape, it seems that Europe today is not only trying to balance its relations with the United States and manage its economic competition with China. The decline of Europe's industrial sector, social unrest, energy uncertainties ahead of the coming winter, and shortcomings in defense are …
(2026-10-24). TikTok Revolt in France: A New Generation Takes To The Streets. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-10-24). The Destruction of the Amazon Is Central to the Bolsonaros' Vision for Brazil. truthout.org Bolsonarismo wasn't born at the ballot box. Before it became an electoral force, it had already been taking shape along the frontiers of Brazilian capitalism, through the expansion of a territorial logic that subordinated land, nature and social relations to private accumulation. That logic legitimized the destruction of common resources and delegitimized other ways of organizing life. In 2018… |
(2026-10-24). Trump Claims Ignorance as His Ambassador Threatens Strikes on Iran This Weekend. truthout.org When President Donald Trump landed in Florida for a Friday campaign rally, he dismissed comments from one of his own ambassadors that the US could strike Iran this weekend as part of his illegal nearly eight-month war — but once the commander-in-chief took the stage, he changed his tune, threatening more bloodshed. In an interview with online commentator Mario Nawfal published earlier Friday… |
(2026-10-24). Courts Reject Trump's Attempt at Deploying ICE to Intimidate Voters. truthout.org The Trump administration is attempting to intimidate Latino voters and naturalized citizens with the threat of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and arrests ahead of the midterm elections, democracy advocates are warning. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, has deployed federal agents in multiple states to knock on doors and demand voters verify their… |
(2026-10-24). Hitler's historic teahouse goes up in flames in Germany, arson suspected. tribune.com.pk 
Adolf Hitler's historic teahouse, known as the Eagle's Nest, went up in flames Friday evening in southern Germany, with police suspecting arson and arresting a man, local media reported Saturday. | Emergency services were alerted shortly after 9pm local time (1900GMT), prompting a major firefighting operation, German newspaper BILD reported. | The building, officially known as the Kehlsteinhaus, was already engulfed in flames when firefighters and police arrived, according to police. A police spokesperson told the newspaper that officers suspected arson. | Police said officers responding to the fire encountere…
(2026-10-24). 'Threat exists': Paris police warn of possible unrest ahead of protests. tribune.com.pk 
Paris police remained on alert Saturday over possible unrest in the French capital, with a police spokesperson warning that "the threat exists" following violent incidents last week. | Speaking to French broadcaster BFMTV, Paris Police Prefecture spokesperson Helene Denechere said authorities were taking the threat seriously and closely assessing the security situation ahead of planned demonstrations. | "The threat exists, it is being taken into consideration. Very serious acts were committed on Saturday, of a scale and violence that was underestimated. Today, it is being assessed," Denechere said. | Read: Fre…
(2026-10-24). Iraq says no US troops left in the country, not even advisers. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq's prime minister said a day earlier that no US troops were left in the country, including in advisory roles, as Baghdad moved to bring all weapons under state control by next June. | Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the absence of foreign forces had removed the justification armed factions previously cited for retaining their weapons. | He stressed that the government's decision to restrict weapons to state institutions was final and irreversible. | "By June 30, 2027, there will be no weapons outside the framework of the state," he said. | Al-Zaidi said the government reached agree…
(2026-10-24). Karachi's autumn heat was a warning nobody read. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi is not supposed to sweat in September, and it is certainly not supposed to do so in November. These are the months when the city exhales, evenings turn bearable, and families plan weddings and long walks by the sea. This year the calendar and the thermometer refused to agree. Days stayed hot, nights stayed heavy, and the relief that autumn traditionally promises arrived late or not at all. | What happened next is the real story, and it is not a story about weather. It is about attention. Above-normal heat in the shoulder months was widely noticed and quietly forgotten. A forecast was shared, a few offi…
(2026-10-24). The perils of sacred politics. tribune.com.pk 
Religion has always been a useful political tool. Unlike ordinary political slogans, faith speaks to people's deepest convictions. It gives leaders something that political manifestos rarely can: moral authority. History is full of examples. Kings in medieval Europe claimed they ruled by divine right. Across the Muslim world, rulers often sought religious endorsement to strengthen their legitimacy. Politics gains power when it borrows the language of faith. | Pakistan is no exception. In fact, it may be one of the clearest examples of this pattern. Almost every major political leader has, at one point or anoth…
(2026-10-24). A prescription for shortages. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-24). LHC moved for probe into killing of man accused of running over Multan teenager. tribune.com.pk 
An application was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday seeking a transparent investigation into the alleged killing of the primary suspect in the Multan Waseem Abbas case in a police encounter. | The Judicial Activism Panel filed the application and also questioned the legal status and authority of the Crime Control Department (CCD). | The petition maintained that every citizen was entitled to a fair trial under the Constitution and called for an impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Tauqeer's death. | Read: Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in CCD encounter | It al…
(2026-10-24). Punjab bans permanent police escorts for ministers, MPAs among others. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday directed that no permanent police squad be deployed with provincial ministers, members of the provincial assembly and other individuals. | Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sajid Zafar Dall issued a notification conveying the decision. | According to the notification, provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, parliamentary secretaries, chairpersons of standing committees and members of the Punjab Assembly will not be allowed to retain permanent police escorts. | The restriction also applies to government officials and private individuals. | Read:…
(2026-10-24). Unregistered shelter homes leave children beyond effective oversight. tribune.com.pk 
For hundreds of orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children in Punjab, a shelter home is meant to be a place of safety. Yet many of the private institutions housing these children remain outside the government's full oversight, leaving authorities without a clear and up-to-date picture of how many children are living there, under what conditions, and whether they are safe. | According to the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), only 14 shelter homes have been licensed, while more than 50 remain unregistered. A 2021-22 CPWB mapping study, conducted with UNICEF Pakistan, identified 105 residential care in…
(2026-10-24). Child safety concerns mount as unregistered shelter homes escape oversight in Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
For hundreds of orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children in Punjab, a shelter home is meant to be a place of safety. Yet many of the private institutions housing these children remain outside the government's full oversight, leaving authorities without a clear and up-to-date picture of how many children are living there, under what conditions, and whether they are safe. | According to the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), only 14 shelter homes have been licensed, while more than 50 remain unregistered. A 2021-22 CPWB mapping study, conducted with UNICEF Pakistan, identified 105 residential care i…
(2026-10-24). AJK marks 79th Foundation Day, pays tribute to Kashmiri people. tribune.com.pk 
The 79th Foundation Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was celebrated across the region on Saturday with enthusiasm and national fervour, with the main ceremony held here to pay tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people for freedom. | The main function was held at Parade Ground, where AJK President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Khan was the chief guest. | Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani, cabinet ministers, members of the Legislative Assembly, senior military officers, government secretaries, political leaders and people from various walks of life attended the ceremony. | Read: AJK President Naqi, chi…
(2026-10-24). Rain and hail offer Lahore residents reprieve, city's global AQI ranking slips to 13. tribune.com.pk 
Rain and hail were reported in several parts of Lahore on Saturday, improving air quality as the city ranked 13th among the world's most air-polluted cities, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 133. | Precipitation was reported in Gajjumata, Nishtar, Chungi, Walton, Township and Harbanspura, as well as Gulberg, DHA, Model Town and Raiwind Road areas. | According to the met department, the temperature of the provincial capital also dipped after precipitation. At 7pm, Lahore's minimum temperature stood at 18.5°C. | Read: Lahore tops polluted cities' list again | In the global ranking recorded around 8pm…
(2026-10-24). Four children killed, four injured as van plunges into ravine in AJK's Neelum Valley. tribune.com.pk 
Four children from the same family were killed, and four others were injured when a van carrying them to a religious school plunged into a deep ravine in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Neelum Valley on Saturday, police said. | According to Neelum Valley police, the van was travelling from Nagdar, about 20 kilometres from the district headquarters, Athmuqam, when the accident occurred. | The ill-fated vehicle plunged into a deep ravine near the Karen Bypass Link Road. | Read: Five killed as bus plunges into ravine in AJK | Police said the accident occurred on Saturday morning near Ghoray Nakkah Curve in Nagdar when t…
(2026-10-24). China proposes basic establishment of national blockchain network by 2030. tribune.com.pk 
China aims to largely complete its national blockchain network by 2030 and speed up the rollout of an intelligent internet, according to a plan outlining the country's digital development over the next five years. | The document, issued by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, also proposes the commercial launch of sixth-generation (6G) mobile services at an appropriate time. | It sets a broader goal of making significant progress in informatization by 2030, with digital technologies playing a greater role in advancing Chinese modernization. | China's internet penetration rate is expected to rise to 85 pe…
(2026-10-24). The Spirit of "Party Unity, My Ass" Is Back and Coming for the DSA (and El-Sayed). theintercept.com 
Centrist Democrats' calls to fall in line behind the party's nominee only ever seem to cut one way — and fall apart when their candidate loses.
(2026-10-24). Arday cleared again of plagiarism but 'MSM' ignore. skwawkbox.org Professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge academic hounded to death by UK 'mainstream' media after allegations by white supremacist Nathan Cofnas, has been cleared of plagiarism. Again. Racist Israel-supporter Cofnas, whose own work has been described by colleagues as "a flood of shit", triggered international headlines among right-wing media eager to amplify Cofnas's claims that Black …
(2026-10-24). The World Order Beyond Polarity. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. The relative decline of Washington's unipolar command creates vital geopolitical openings. Yet shifting centres of power do not by themselves dismantle the corporate monopolies that shape international finance, technology, and production. For three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a constant stream of publications and news reports …
(2026-10-24). The Democratic Party Still Hates The Left. scheerpost.com Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. The Democratic Party is terrified of even small liberal reforms. And will not abide left leaning democrats thwarting their plans for austerity and neoliberal orthodoxy. "I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats win by five, because if that happens, they're hostage to the DSA. Hakeem …
(2026-10-24). Nazis Used To Make Fun Of Jewish Names, Just As Trump Makes Fun Of Ilhan Omar's. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The Republican Party's Islamophobia is going wild with its fixation on Arabic names. Now Donald Trump (whose family name was originally Drumpf) has come after Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's name. The naming system in contemporary America, with a forename, middle name(s) and a family surname, is only one way of naming. It is …
(2026-10-24). Israel's elections and not so great expectations for peace. responsiblestatecraft.org Israelis head to the polls on
(2026-10-24). The Courage to Keep the Oath. progressivehub.net JEFFREY STERLING…
(2026-10-24). NY AG Letitia James Files To Dismiss Motion To Bar Her From Investigating Cornell 7 Case. newsone.com 
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty | New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a response, opposing an effort to bar her from acting as special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape investigation over what defendants' lawyers described as public comments that "made it clear that she has formed an opinion about the case." | As we
(2026-10-24). Trump Sues Alaska To Stop A Senate Election If His Guy Loses. newsone.com 
Source: | In what can only be called one of the greatest trolls in American history, a man named Dan Sullivan entered Alaska's Senate race knowing he shared the name of Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The confusion is brilliant. | The only problem is that the Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate election if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, because apparently the Senate balance of power is so precarious that a man with
(2026-10-24). Amid Executive Shakeup, Indiana Fever Must Confront Fan Racism. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | Every so often a story comes along that reminds us that God don't like ugly, and he ain't too fond of pretty, either. | The Indiana Fever, its front office, players, and fans have spent the better part of the past three WNBA seasons stockpiling both. | The ugly came from the Fever's now former front office, who turned a blind eye to years of
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). Christian Myth Debunked: "The Qur'an Copied the Apocrypha" muslimskeptic.com One of the most common accusations raised in modern Christian-Muslim polemics is the assertion that the Qur'an supposedly "copied" its narratives about Jesus from apocryphal Christian literature. The Qur'an records Jesus (peace upon him) speaking from the cradle (Qur'an 19: 29—33) and creating birds from clay by God's permission (Qur'an 3: 49; 5: 110). Similar stories appear in …
(2026-10-24). Is the best mathematician in the world an AI model? mronline.org 
ON October 6, 2026, OpenAI put out a document announcing new solutions to longstanding mathematical problems proved by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model.
(2026-10-24). The normality of evil: Reflections on the "NAZA" documentary. mronline.org 
Hannah Arendt's characterization of Eichmann as representing "The Banality of Evil," the subtitle of her book Eichmann in Jerusalem, shocked many people.
(2026-10-24). Is China's foreign policy good enough? mronline.org 
BEN CHACKO recommends corrective to the scaremongering: a collection of essays whose common theme is that China's rise is overwhelmingly positive.
(2026-10-24). Don't pretend the 'War on Drugs' has anything to do with fighting drugs. mronline.org 
Addressing the UN General Assembly in September, Donald Trump gloated about his strategy toward "narcoterrorist" cartels, the menace du jour in the United States' self-declared backyard. Pulling numbers out of his ass per usual, Trump claimed that the manic bombing campaign against alleged seafaring narcoterrorists (read: fishermen) in Central and South America has cut maritime …
(2026-10-24). Brazil's election is a referendum on Israel, and the last hurdle for Latin America's pro-Israel right. mondoweiss.net 
Brazil's Oct. 25 presidential runoff is a referendum on Israel and the final test of Latin America's rightward swing, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offering starkly different paths for Palestine.
(2026-10-24). Dominican Republic becomes latest Latin American country to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition amid regional shift to the right. mondoweiss.net 
Adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism has become a marker of Latin America's rightward shift, as governments across the region align with Israeli foreign policy and move to criminalize solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-10-24). Bell Review Confirms Only Anti-Israel Attitudes Are Rising, Not Antisemitism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-10-24). Dbeibah says ready to address maritime concerns. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The prime minister of Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Unity told Egypt's intelligence chief his government was ready to address Cairo's concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said on Saturday.• Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and the intelligence chief Hassan Rashad discussed bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest during a phone call, the statement said…
(2026-10-24). Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack. al-monitor.com Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly attack on soldiers. | The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents, who said soldiers announced the evacuations over loudspeakers late at night as they packed what they could and left.
(2026-10-24). Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation. al-monitor.com (Refiles to remove repeated word in second paragraph)JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The Israeli military forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said on Saturday, a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday had said the military would launch a large-scale operation after the soldiers were killed when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a military checkpoint near the city. The Israeli military said the gunmen were shot dead.
(2026-10-24). Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill. al-monitor.com Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah.The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters. No reason was given.
(2026-10-24). Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him. al-monitor.com By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Prayer services had just started at a church in Jordan on Friday when Nasser al-Burqan heard what he thought was an exploding air conditioner. Then the blasts kept coming. He soon realised it was gunfire.Some people ran away. He said others, some bleeding, tried to hide in their place of worship where a funeral for his relative had been taking place. Word spread among those gathered that there were fatalities.
(2026-10-24). To bring down Netanyahu, Arab-Israeli parties ready for opposition alliance. al-monitor.com They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead of the October 27 vote: bring down what they say is a racist government.
(2026-10-24). Jordan king orders response to deadly church attack. al-monitor.com By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Jordan's King Abdullah ordered security forces on Saturday to respond with an "iron fist" as authorities searched for gunmen who opened fire and killed nine people during a church funeral service.The assailants fired for several minutes in broad daylight at the church in Karak governorate on Friday, and also wounded 40 people in the rare attack on Jordan's Christian minority.Security was stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across the country, the US embassy in Amman said.
(2026-10-24). As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly. al-monitor.com Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. | Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion.
(2026-10-24). Exclusive-US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco and Joey RouletteWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump administrations had several times asked SpaceX to turn its Starlink service on or off in various countries, according to six former senior US officials familiar with the matter.
(2026-10-24). Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran. al-monitor.com (Corrects to remove extraneous 'at' from paragraph 1)By Bo Erickson and Kanishka SinghFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday the US may carry out another military operation against Iran just as the Iran war nears its eight-month mark and rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections.• "We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump told a rally in Florida, using the US military's term for its war on Iran. He did not elaborate.
(2026-10-24). US issues travel advisories across Middle East citing Houthi threat. al-monitor.com A State Department spokesperson said the travel warnings were "not indicative" of new Houthi capabilities.
(2026-10-24). Medicare For All Can Be Simple. cepr.net
(2026-10-24). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-24). Pope Leo calls for Yemen violence to end, in address two weeks after surgery. al-monitor.com VATICAN CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Pope Leo called for an end to the violence in Yemen on Sunday, as he addressed the faithful from the window over St Peter's Square less than two weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.The 71-year-old pontiff said he was particularly concerned about the humanitarian situation in the southwestern Yemeni city of Taiz, "where the population suffers due to the lack of food, water and medical assistance".
(2026-10-24). Netanyahu rebuked for plan to use crypto to bypass economic sanctions. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces re-election this week, is drawing criticism from economists and political rivals after suggesting Israel could use cryptocurrency to help shield its economy from potential international sanctions.In an interview with Israel's Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu said he was preparing for a scenario in which broader sanctions were imposed on Israel.
(2026-10-24). Shock and grief in a Jordanian village after church attack. al-monitor.com Workers were cleaning the last traces of blood from St George's Church in Jordan's Hammoud the day after a deadly attack, when visitors arrived to express their solidarity amid an atmosphere of shock and grief. | At noon on Saturday, the bells of the Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak Governorate, south of Amman, rang in unison alongside churches across Jordan, mourning the victims of the unprecedented attack against Christians in the kingdom, which left nine dead and 25 wounded according to the latest toll from the authorities.
(2026-10-24). Explainer-Four ways US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in November. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Nonpartisan analysts say Democrats stand a good chance of winning the US House of Representatives and possibly the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections,which would give them a slice of power in Washington after two years of Republican control.Democrats argue that Republicans have allowed President Donald Trump's administration to declare war and control spending, even though the US Constitution reserves those powers for lawmakers.Here are some ways a Democratic Congress could hem in Trump's foreign policy.
(2026-10-24). Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes. al-monitor.com By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 25 (Reuters) – When gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan,Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as she heard the shooting and people screaming in panic during a funeral service for her cousin's daughter.When she rushed outside in the chaos, she said she spotted the assailants and another cousin lying on the ground wounded."I went to him and said: 'Assem, Assem, my darling, answer me'," she said.She said he opened his eyes to look at her, but then "he was gone".
(2026-10-24). $13 chicken sandwich becomes symbol of Lebanon divide. al-monitor.com (Refiles to change name in byline from Ahmad Al Kerdi to Emilie Madi)By Nazih Osseiran, Raghed Waked and Emilie MadiBEIRUT, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Seven years after Lebanon's devastating financial meltdown, a debate over a chicken sandwich has exposed an increasingly stark divide between those who can still spend freely and those struggling to get by.
(2026-10-24). Israel to close all land crossings with West Bank on election day. al-monitor.com Israel said Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week's election, as it p…
(2026-10-24). The lynching takes 48 hours whiteness, the NZ press, and the destruction of wāhine Māori candidates. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Mohan J. Dutta Count the hands the footage passed through. Whakaata Māori reported the video first. RNZ said it had independently obtained the same material. Newsroom published a still photograph from the event showing people in Mongrel Mob regalia making hand signs.
(2026-10-24). Why Financial Literacy Needs to Include Digital Security. moguldom.com Financial literacy has traditionally focused on budgeting, saving, managing debt and building credit. While these skills remain essential, managing money today also means understanding how to protect the personal information stored across banking apps, payment platforms and other financial services. Someone can maintain a strong credit score, save consistently and manage expenses carefully, yet still …
(2026-10-24). How Much Does a Patent Cost in the US? Fees, Professional Costs, and Variables. moguldom.com A US utility patent costs two separate things: fees paid to the USPTO and fees paid to a patent attorney or agent. On the USPTO fee schedule, last revised August 14, 2026, filing, search and examination cost $2,000 undiscounted, $730 for a small entity filing electronically and $400 for a micro entity. Fees through the …
(2026-10-24). Best PayPal Payouts Alternatives for Influencer Payments: 2026 Review. moguldom.com 89% of European organisations expect to raise their influencer budgets within 12 months, according to Kolsquare's September 2026 study with B2B International. For brands that want one vendor and one consolidated invoice, Gigapay is the strongest PayPal Payouts alternative in this October 2026 comparison. Gigapay is the Merchant of Record for creator payments. Brands, agencies …
(2026-10-24). Protests Banned, Curfews Declared Ahead Of Major Mobilization In France. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands are set to take to the streets in cities across France on Saturday, October 24, once again protesting austerity and the cost of living crisis. Demonstrations are set to go ahead despite an extremely repressive response from the government and local authorities, including curfews and bans. | Over the past couple of days, a growing number of cities and regions have announced protest bans, drawing criticism from trade unions and progressive groups. "The government has banned demonstrations on Saturday in Lyon, Marseille, Rouen, Grenoble, Le Havre, Bourg-en-Bresse, Le Mans, Toulon, Chambéry, Per…
(2026-10-24). Don't Pretend 'War on Drugs' Has Anything To Do With Fighting Drugs. popularresistance.org Addressing the UN General Assembly in September, Donald Trump gloated about his strategy toward "narcoterrorist" cartels, the menace du jour in the United States' self-declared backyard. Pulling numbers out of his ass per usual, Trump claimed that the manic bombing campaign against alleged seafaring narcoterrorists (read: fishermen) in Central and South America has cut maritime drug trafficking by 97%, and called drug cartels the "ISIS of the Western Hemisphere." | While it was by no means the president's intention, he accidentally hit the nail on the head with the ISIS comparison.
(2026-10-24). Divorce The US? It's Starting To Happen. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has divorced twice and has been known to change partners, if not allies, frequently. So if Trump, as a person and political leader, is not faithful, why should other countries believe that being faithful to him is sound policy? While some countries are moving further and further away from Trump and the United States, why shouldn't more countries declare a divorce and begin looking for other, more reliable partners? | There are obvious answers to why there has been growing separation from the U.S., but no formal divorce proceedings.
(2026-10-24). How We Beat Back Nonunion Subcontracting At Kroger. popularresistance.org After more than six months fighting against Kroger's use of non-union subcontractors, members of Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 in Indiana won a victory in August, when Kroger announced it would be ending the Retail Odyssey direct store delivery (DSD) program entirely. | This means more hours for union members—thanks to those who organized to enforce the contract, file grievances, and educate their co-workers. In this interview conducted by Caitlyn Clark of the reform group Essential Workers for Democracy, shop stewards Andrea Reynolds and Kristen Jackson explain how they did it.
(2026-10-24). Profits Are Soaring. Workers' Share of Income Is Sinking. portside.org Profits Are Soaring. Workers' Share of Income Is Sinking. |
(2026-10-24). How Do We Define Intelligence? portside.org How Do We Define Intelligence? |
(2026-10-24). Mississippi's Black Majority and the Fight for Political Power. portside.org Mississippi's Black Majority and the Fight for Political Power |
(2026-10-24). Trump Cornered but Lethal. portside.org Trump Cornered but Lethal |
(2026-10-24). "If We Burn, You Burn With Us" : France's Youth Ignite a Massive Revolt. portside.org "If We Burn, You Burn With Us": France's Youth Ignite a Massive Revolt |
(2026-10-24). WATCH: hundreds of thousands defy Macron's ban and police brutality to protest in Paris. skwawkbox.org 
French president Emmanuel Macron's attempts to quell the outraged protest of the French people is failing. Hundreds of thousands have turned out in defiance of Macron's protest ban, which he has combined with an effort to demonise the French left. In Paris, particularly, the streets were filled with protesters: The protest was so vast that …
(2026-10-24). Cancel Culture. Another Science Paper Credits CO2 With Calling Off the Next Ice Age. wattsupwiththat.com The new paper's outlook, from its last page: as CO2 keeps rising, a return to glacial conditions is "extremely unlikely."
(2026-10-24). What is the Point of Studying, if AI will Take All the Jobs? wattsupwiththat.com What to tell demoralised kids who think AI has eaten their future.
(2026-10-24). Washington Post on Natural Gas: No Plan = Best Plan (channeling F. A. Hayek). wattsupwiththat.com The editorial board of the Washington Post last month gave a shout out to natural gas. Kudos to…
(2026-10-24). The Minister for Climate Transition Will Protect Us From Weather. wattsupwiththat.com Head over to "Cartoons by Josh" for more, including next year's calendar due out soon.
(2026-10-24). Maintaining Reserves and Their Cost. wattsupwiththat.com There is no power is more expensive than power that isn't available when needed most.
(2026-10-24). Closure of US tax credit transition window to reshape wind and solar outlook, says GlobalData. wattsupwiththat.com Enacted in July 2025, the legislation introduced termination provisions for the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit for applicable wind and solar facilities placed in service after December 31, 2027, subject to statutory exceptions.
(2026-10-24). Madison, October 27, 2026: 'Seeds For Liberation' Film Screening. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us for a screening of the film Seeds for Liberation on Tuesday 10/27 at 7: 00pm (doors open at 6: 30) at the Bartell Community Theatre in Madison. Afterwards, there will be a live Q&A with the Director of the film and a representative from Freedom Inc. As a filmmaker, Director Matthew Solomon wanted to center …
(2026-10-24). Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say. aljazeera.com Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.
(2026-10-24). Arrest of Philip Lustre Jr. a 'sad day for journalism in the Philippines', says lawyer. asiapacificreport.nz By Juno Reyes in Manila The arrest of Philip Lustre Jr. is an attack on press freedom in the Philippines, says the veteran investigative journalist's lawyer Dino De Leon. Lustre was arrested at a restaurant in Quezon City yesterday for alleged cyber libel. He was served an arrest warrant issued by Branch 10 of Davao…
(2026-10-24). 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.
(2026-10-24). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga — El Clasico preview, predictions, teams. aljazeera.com Bragging rights are up for grabs in Sunday's El Clasico between La Liga leaders Barcelona and third-placed Real Madrid.