(2026-10-09). OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted. al-monitor.com OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations ⚪ from Russia and Iran ⚪ that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine propaganda. | OpenAI's report is the latest illustration of how state actors can easily exploit widely available AI tools to peddle sophisticated propaganda against adversaries on a mass scale.
(2026-10-09). Putin offers help to Iran to end Mideast war ahead of summit. al-monitor.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed on Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian for talks ahead of a regional summit, Russian media reported. | The leaders of two of the world's most sanctioned nations met after arriving in Turkmenistan for a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that starts on Friday in the Caspian Sea resort of Avaza.
(2026-10-09). Pezeshkian to meet Putin as Iran looks to Russia for support: What to know. al-monitor.com Russia has reportedly provided Iran with military materiel, intelligence and diplomatic backing during the war.
(2026-10-09). Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Vallari SrivastavaOct 8 (Reuters) – Lufthansa Group and three Indian airlines will suspend flights to Riyadh, they said on Thursday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital's airport. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the German group's airlines would suspend flights to Riyadh through October 16 due to "current developments in the Middle East". India's largest airline IndiGo said it had cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9.
(2026-10-09). In besieged Taiz, locals despair at lack of food, water and gas. al-monitor.com In Yemen's Taiz, Um Rian has struggled to feed her children ever since the Houthis laid siege to the government-controlled city, choking a population already exhausted by more than a decade of war. | The Iranian-backed group seized areas south of the city, the third largest in Yemen, in recent days, cutting it off from the internationally recognised government's temporary capital in Aden.
(2026-10-09). White House discussed plans to attack Iran before elections. wsws.org The Trump administration is preparing a major new bombing campaign against Iran, according to reports published Wednesday and Thursday by The Atlantic, Axios, NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
(2026-10-09). Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump ruled out Thursday attacking Iran before the US midterms on November 3, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran. | Trump's announcement on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to the elections.
(2026-10-09). Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the six-month-old war."We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd."
(2026-10-09). US imposes fresh sanctions on shadow fleet. al-monitor.com By Timothy Gardner and Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department said, as Washington stepped up economic pressure on Tehran.The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut Iran's funding for the war with the US, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
(2026-10-09). Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms amid 'productive' talks. al-monitor.com Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks mediated by Qatar to end the seven-month war.
(2026-10-09). Who is Dov Lando, the Israeli rabbi criticising Zionism? aljazeera.com The senior rabbi, whose party is in Netanyahu's coalition, has caused uproar in Israel by calling Zionism disastrous.
(2026-10-09). The girls in the Gaza school photograph. aljazeera.com Just before the genocide, 15 Gaza schoolgirls posed for a photograph. Three years on, Al Jazeera went looking for them.
(2026-10-09). 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay. aljazeera.com Pillay has been instrumental in ensuring war crimes and genocide are prosecuted, Nobel committee says.
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/24: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah and Lara Kiswani. indybay.org Arrillaga Family Recreation Center | Sequoia Room | 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-10-09). Friday 10/23: 3 Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-09). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-09). "Left Coast Forum" / Support for Cuba from the United States. radiohc.cu Support for Cuba in its struggle against the criminal economic, commercial, financial and energy blockade imposed by the United States was the focus of a workshop at the annual "Left Coast Forum," held at California State University, Los Angeles, from October 2 to 4. | At this solidarity-focused event, discussions centered on how to organize more donations for Cuba as a way to defy the White House's unilateral coercive measures, building on a campaign driven by the organization Global Health Partners and the "Hands-Off Cuba" Committee. | Participants received updates on recent measures imposed by the Donald Trump…
(2026-10-09). Tidbits-Oct. 8: Reader Comments: Rape Culture and the Cornell Seven; Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State; Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on the Third Anniversary of October 7; Hands Off Cuba — Let Cuba Live Virtual Event. portside.org Tidbits-Oct. 8: Reader Comments: Rape Culture and the Cornell Seven; Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State; Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on the Third Anniversary of October 7; Hands Off Cuba — Let Cuba Live Virtual Event |
(2026-10-09). Diputados italianos aprueban resolución de apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara de Diputados de Italia aprobó una resolución que insta a su Gobierno a apoyar al pueblo cubano ante los graves daños ocasionados al país por el bloqueo del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, según informó Prensa Latina. | De acuerdo con el reporte, el texto exhorta a Italia, ´respetando los principios de su Constitución y sus obligaciones multilaterales, a promover el derecho universal a la salud, la cooperación internacional y el rechazo ª de las medidas contra la Mayor de las Antillas, ´en coherencia con el voto expresado también en la última Asamblea Gen…
(2026-10-09). El Che y su capacidad para renacer. radiohc.cu 
Por: Claudia Díaz Pérez | Para sentir como está el Che en las convicciones y el actuar diario de los jóvenes cubanos, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo un emotivo intercambio con una vanguardia de ellos, quienes desde diversos sectores honran cada día al Guerrillero Heroico. La cita fue este 8 de octubre en el Palacio de la Revolución, al conmemorarse el 59 aniversario de la caída en combate de Ernesto Guevara de la Serna. | Motivados por la intervención de la Dra. Dayli Sánchez Lemus, subdirectora de la oficina de Asuntos Históri…
(2026-10-09). Valdés Mesa en Matanzas chequea programa agroalimentario. radiohc.cu A involucrar a todas las bases productivas posibles en la producción de arroz exhortó hoy Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República de Cuba, durante una visita de trabajo a Matanzas para chequear el programa agroalimentario. | En la sede del Gobierno Provincial del Poder Popular, Valdés Mesa alentó a incrementar la producción de granos y el aseguramiento de alimentos para el fin de año 2026, tarea prioritaria en un contexto complejo por el impacto del bloqueo de los Estados Unidos a Cuba.
| Carlos Luis Naranjo Suárez, delegado de la Agricultura en Matanzas, explicó que cuenta el territorio con mi…
(2026-10-09). Chapeando: La incoherencia y su revés (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Son muchos los que lloran por la familia que dejaron en Cuba, que presumen de nostalgia de la Isla en sus post en Facebook y al mismo tiempo piden a Trump que bombardee La Habana ya. En realidad usan a la familia -que les importa un bledo- con el mismo fin pero desde otra dimensión: se trata de denigrar y acusar al gobierno cubano como violador de los derechos humanos, lo cual sirve al mismo propósito: justificar cualquier tipo de agresión contra Cuba, incluida la militar. He ahí la coherencia de su incoherencia.
(2026-10-09). Cuba en datos: El bloqueo contra Cuba, anatomía de una asfixia cotidiana en el transporte. cubadebate.cu Con poco más de 100 ómnibus para una capital que necesita 3 000, 20 000 toneladas de alimentos preposicionados esperando distribución, 40 000 toneladas de combustible cubiertas solo al 65% y 202 010 740 dólares en daños al transporte, la crisis de movilidad revela el rostro medible de una política de cerco que golpea la vida diaria de millones de cubanos.
(2026-10-09). Canciller Bruno Rodríguez: A Cuba le asiste la verdad, la razón y el Derecho Internacional. cubadebate.cu "A Cuba le asiste la verdad, la razón y el Derecho Internacional. Al gobierno de EE. UU. no le ampara ni la más grande de sus mentiras y pretextos mendaces", reiteró el canciller, en un contexto de recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo contra la Isla, amplificado con un cerco energético que busca asfixiar al país y provocar un estallido social.
(2026-10-09). Presidente Putin recibió en su casa al excanciller alemán Schrà∂der. cubadebate.cu El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, recibió el miércoles en Moscú al excanciller alemán Gerhard Schrà∂der, coincidiendo con el 74 cumpleaños del jefe del Kremlin. "El presidente invitó a su viejo amigo a casa. Schrà∂der estuvo con Putin cuando el Jefe del Estado celebraba ayer su cumpleaños", informó el Kremlin en las redes sociales.
(2026-10-09). Concurso de disparates: øEn Cuba no hay refinerías ni agricultura privada? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En la emisora española Cadena SER, la periodista Victoria García nos habla del drama que vive, hoy, el pueblo cubano: colapso energético, falta de medicinas, inflación, pérdida de calidad del sistema educativo, basura en las calles, pobreza creciente… Pero, aunque García menciona, como una de las causas, la asfixia económica impuesta a la Isla por Donald Trump, lo hace desde una equidistancia poco creíble.
(2026-10-09). El Che permanece entre los jóvenes: Vivo, como no lo quería el enemigo. cubadebate.cu Marcado por reflexiones y sentimientos revolucionarios, tuvo lugar este jueves en la mañana, en el Salón Portocarrero del Palacio de la Revolución, un hermosísimo encuentro entre un grupo de jóvenes y la dirección del país, a propósito del 8 de octubre, día de la caída en combate del Che. La jornada fue presidida por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2026-10-09). Mitrans extiende hasta el 7 de noviembre el proceso de inscripción de los vehículos armados por partes y piezas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte informa a la población que se ha decidido extender el proceso de inscripción de los vehículos armados por partes y piezas (VAP) hasta el próximo 7 de noviembre del año en curso. Se recuerda que la inscripción se realiza a través del sitio web censovap.transnet.cu.
(2026-10-09). Juez de EEUU rechaza libertad bajo fianza para Cilia Flores. cubadebate.cu El juez federal de Nueva York, Alvin Hellerstein, rechazó este jueves 8 de octubre la solicitud de libertad bajo fianza de la primera dama de Venezuela, Cilia Flores. La defensa había pedido que Flores pudiera cumplir la detención preventiva bajo arresto domiciliario en una residencia privada de esa ciudad estadounidense.
(2026-10-09). Tribunal Supremo Federal de Brasil decreta orden de arresto contra exdiputado Eduardo Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu El juez Alexandre de Moraes, del Tribunal Supremo Federal, ordenó el jueves la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el exdiputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro, que se encuentra en Estados Unidos. Eduardo Bolsonaro está en Estados Unidos desde 2025 y perdió su mandato como parlamentario por faltar a las sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados.
(2026-10-09). Cuba thanks UNESCO for support in its fight against the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba has expressed thanks to UNESCO for its crucial support in the fight against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island for over six decades—a blockade that has been intensified by an energy embargo. | "I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge UNESCO's support for Cuba," stated Ambassador María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, her country's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, during a session of the Committee on Conventions and Recommendations of that international body, headquartered in the French capital. | This backing has not been limited to times of…
(2026-10-09). Far-right influencer shows coarse political turn. al-monitor.com Sporting a baseball cap and brandishing his smartphone like a weapon, Mordechai David dedicates his time to filming people against their will. | On a recent day, his target was the family of an Israeli filmmaker whose documentary "NAZA", which won plaudits at the Venice Film Festival, severely criticises Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.
(2026-10-09). Photos: Gaza before and after — a city transformed by war. aljazeera.com Archive and recent photos show how three years of war left Gaza's streets, landmarks and public spaces unrecognisable.
(2026-10-09). How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah's political reality. aljazeera.com Analysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.
(2026-10-09). A father's agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment. aljazeera.com An Israeli air strike hit a building in Gaza City's al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children.
(2026-10-09). Cilia Flores to remain in prison; U.S. judge rejects health-based plea. radiohc.cu U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Federal District Court in New York has denied a request for house arrest on health grounds for Cilia Flores, wife of the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. | Both remain detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following their abduction in Caracas in the early hours of January 3 — during a U.S. attack on Venezuela that violated the South American nation's sovereignty, according to solidarity groups. | During Thursday's hearing, the defense for Flores, who is 69-years-old, argued that her health has deteriorated — specifically cit…
(2026-10-09). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Cilia Flores denounces torturous treatment in US jail as anti-government protests grow in Venezuela. wsws.org A US judge refused to release Cilia Flores from a Brooklyn jail despite her failing health, as prosecutors added torture charges against her and Nicolás Maduro. In Venezuela, protests over blackouts and starvation wages are spreading against the Rodríguez regime.
(2026-10-09). Der Deutsche, der gegen Hitler kà§mpfte: Die ungewà∂hnliche Geschichte von Fritz Schmenkel. strategic-culture.su Am 14. Februar 1944 saàü in einer Zelle im besetzten Minsk ein deutscher Soldat und wartete auf seine Hinrichtung. Acht Tage zuvor war Fritz Hans Werner Schmenkel 28 Jahre alt geworden. Fàºr die deutschen Behà∂rden war er ein Deserteur, Verrà§ter und Helfer der Kommunisten. Bereut hat er offenbar nichts. Wenige Tage spà§ter wurde das Urteil vollstreckt. Zwei Jahrzehnte danach sollte ausgerechnet dieser ehemalige Wehrmachtssoldat posthum als Held der Sowjetunion ausgezeichnet werden — als einziger Deutscher aus den Reihen der Wehrmacht, dem diese hà∂chste sowjetische Auszeichnun…
(2026-10-09). More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led rebirth. al-monitor.com Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable. | Manchester City "has not only just been a football club for the area. It's a bit of a saviour, to be honest," he told AFP.
(2026-10-09). Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns. aljazeera.com Three former researchers pen open letter warning of 'chilling' effect on company culture.
(2026-10-09). From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle to deal with soaring living costs. aljazeera.com As fighting intensifies, Yemenis face a deepening economic crisis, with unpaid salaries and rising prices.
(2026-10-09). Afghanistan's emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers. aljazeera.com Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.
(2026-10-09). Brazilian Supreme Court judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro. aljazeera.com Arrest warrant for presidential candidate's brother is issued weeks before Brazil's runoff election.
(2026-10-09). Christa Pike case underscores prevalence of botched executions in US. aljazeera.com Experts say methods such as lethal injection promise a more humane form of execution but are frequently marred by mishap…
(2026-10-09). ICE agent shoots man in car with five-year-old child in New York: Mayor. aljazeera.com Mayor Zohran Mamdani says agents fired at a car with a child inside; DHS says it was conducting enforcement activity.
(2026-10-09). ICE shooting of New York man in car with five-year-old sparks protests. aljazeera.com Mayor, governor and US lawmakers condemn the shooting by immigration officers.
(2026-10-09). 'Indentured servants': US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers. aljazeera.com The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers' green cards.
(2026-10-09). Japan's Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing. aljazeera.com Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
(2026-10-09). Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, Rogers. aljazeera.com Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are locked in a toss-up race for the US Senate.
(2026-10-09). Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election. aljazeera.com Sagal Abdi-Wali won by 3,300 votes in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras.
(2026-10-09). Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia. aljazeera.com Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index says air quality at unhealthy levels amid smog from forest fires.
(2026-10-09). Mexico prison clash in strife-torn Sinaloa state leaves 10 dead. aljazeera.com Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.
(2026-10-09). Northern Ireland's Sinn Fein faces police probe as protest tensions fester. aljazeera.com The Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.
(2026-10-09). Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters honour Maricarmen Abascal's life, while tributes in Spanish parliament spark debate.
(2026-10-09). Satire silenced: Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests grow. aljazeera.com New Delhi accused of silencing dissent as satirical content and online critiques are removed under new rules.
(2026-10-09). Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target.
(2026-10-09). Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis. aljazeera.com Children's psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.
(2026-10-09). US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody. aljazeera.com Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.
(2026-10-09). Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze? aljazeera.com Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.
(2026-10-09). Will Ethiopia's neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates? aljazeera.com Tigray's renewed war is testing Ethiopia's already strained regional ties.
(2026-10-09). A'ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall. aljazeera.com Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.
(2026-10-09). Everton's US owners seek sale of controlling stake in Premier League club. aljazeera.com Premier League club Everton open to selling controlling stake after 'safely' balancing historical financial troubles.
(2026-10-09). Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appeal. aljazeera.com Coach says he has absolute faith in Man City despite guilty finding over breaches of Premier League financial rules.
(2026-10-09). NBA star Wembanyama to French students: 'I hear you'. aljazeera.com San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.
(2026-10-09). Real Madrid's Mourinho lashes out at 'ridiculous' criticism of Mbappe. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe takes fire for how he has chosen to recover from knee injury as he prepares to return for Real Madrid.
(2026-10-09). Child flees as Israeli settlers hijack car during pogrom. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-09). India's Cockroach Party says members detained ahead of protest. aljazeera.com India's Cockroach Janta Party says thousands of its members have been detained ahead of Saturday's protest in New Delhi.
(2026-10-09). 'Is it April fool's?' Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news. aljazeera.com International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.
(2026-10-09). Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
(2026-10-09). New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-09). Nobel chair admits they haven't reached Peace Prize winner Pillay. aljazeera.com The Nobel Committee has admitted that it has been unable to reach the ICJ judge to tell her the news.
(2026-10-09). Uproar in NY after ICE shoots man with child in the car. aljazeera.com There are protests and outrage in New York after ICE agents shot a man after surrounding his vehicle.
(2026-10-09). USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment. aljazeera.com Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea…
(2026-10-09). Why Syria sending troops to Yemen would be a risky bet for Sharaa. al-monitor.com Syria insists it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could complicate Damascus' resistance to the idea.
(2026-10-09). Fijian Teachers Association head's threat to 'roast' critics in earth ovens sparks political storm. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) while defending Indigenous chiefs and threatening to "roast" critics in earth ovens have sparked a major political storm. On Monday, FTA general-secretary Paula Manumanunitoga made a Facebook post weighing in on the constitutional reform debate currently…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/29: Public Film Screening: "When ICE Melts" indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-10-09). Pentagon To Live Stream Firing Squad Execution‚Ää— A Poem. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Video reading by Tim Foley: The Pentagon plans to live-streamthe firing squad executionof the Fort Hood shooter,and my head is so very heavy,and everything is covered in the ashesof a burning planet. I found the corpse of a water spiritdown by the creek where my parents live.She used to play with me when I was …
(2026-10-09). Tuesday 11/10: Taxpayer Uprising! indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/dcnov10…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 11/12: Taxpayer Uprising: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpnov…
(2026-10-09). 'Burn in hell': Fired scientist's death threats against AstraZeneca, Aetna officials land him in prison, but diatribes continue. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A woman in Delaware who worked for health insurer Aetna must have been horrified when she read the email sent to her in April 2024. | "Hopefully, you and the Aetna middle and senior management are executed for your crimes," wrote the man who identified himself as Irving Schwinner. The message also included graphic language that said the woman should be raped and tortured before she was killed. | The sender's name wasn't Irving Schwinner, though. | He was Justin Dynlacht, a…
(2026-10-09). Anduril building US submarines? It's not the craziest idea. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump traveled to Baltimore this week to announce
(2026-10-09). Lights go on, lights go off! My brilliant new career as a modern artist. independentaustralia.net 
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(2026-10-09). The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Musk, a deep-dive investigative documentary about the world's richest man, premieres this weekend, less than a month before the midterms. Maybe you haven't heard about it — until recently, most major social media platforms declined to run paid promotions of the documentary's trailer, citing rules on political content. What are Musk and Big Tech so afraid of?Today on
(2026-10-08). China warns Philippines to cease provocations, false claims. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday warned the Philippine side to immediately stop its infringements, provocations and false claims after a Philippine Coast Guard vessel transported an injured person from a grounded vessel near Ren'ai Jiao.
(2026-10-09). Another Nanjing Massacre survivor passes away at 94. ecns.cn Guo Xiulan, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, died on Wednesday at the age of 94, reducing the number of registered living survivors to 20, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders said.
(2026-10-09). 'Taste the World's Best' Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to open in late October. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, an annual flagship event organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), will be held from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 under the theme "Taste the World's Best," the HKTB said Wednesday.
(2026-10-09). Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha tells fans not to worry after WTT upset. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha said she had a fever before her round-of-32 loss at the WTT China Smash on Wednesday and urged fans not to worry.
(2026-10-09). China's largest desert oilfield tops 26 million metric tons in ultra-deep oil, gas output. ecns.cn The Hade-Fuman Oilfield in northwest China's Xinjiang has cumulatively produced more than 26 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent from reservoirs deeper than 6,000 meters, China National Petroleum Corp. said Monday.
(2026-10-09). Chinese AI short 'The Last Span' wins best story at Astana AI Film Festival. ecns.cn "The Last Span," an AI-made short film from Chinese creative team 2xLabs, won best story at the inaugural Astana AI Film Festival, which concluded Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2026-10-09). Wu Yize rises to world No. 2, giving China snooker's top two spots. ecns.cn World champion Wu Yize beat fellow Chinese player Yuan Sijun 10-5 to win the Shenzhen Open on Sunday, climbing to a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings. It is the first time China has held the top two spots in snooker's rankings.
(2026-10-09). Boy finds suspected dinosaur egg fossils in flower bed in Guangdong. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy recently found two suspected dinosaur egg fossils in a flower bed near his home in Heyuan, Guangdong province, and took one to the Heyuan Dinosaur Museum for identification.
(2026-10-09). Hainan sees 13.4% rise in cross-border passenger traffic. ecns.cn Hainan saw a 13.4% rise in inbound and outbound passenger traffic over the National Day holiday so far, the first since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide independent customs operations.
(2026-10-09). Young snow leopard rescued in northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A young snow leopard has been rescued after it was found alone in the Qinghai Lake area in northwest China's Qinghai Province, local authorities said.
(2026-10-09). Rare migratory birds flock to Poyang Lake for winter. ecns.cn Rare migratory birds including oriental white storks, gray cranes, Eurasian spoonbills and white-fronted geese have arrived for the winter at China's Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve in Jiangxi province, reserve authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-10-09). Ghana plans to formally apply for BRICS membership. ecns.cn Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Tuesday the country will formally apply for BRICS membership.
(2026-10-09). Comicomment: Cross the line, pay the price. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Two missing persons in Guangxi vessel explosion confirmed dead. ecns.cn The two people reported missing following a flash explosion on an engineering vessel docked along the Yujiang River in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were confirmed dead on Thursday, local authorities said Friday.
(2026-10-09). Hainan duty-free sales hit $126.7 million in first post-customs-closure National Day holiday. ecns.cn Hainan's offshore duty-free sales reached 855 million yuan (about $126.7 million) during the National Day holiday, the first since the island province began independent customs operations, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Descendant of American engineer revisits century-old bridge in China. ecns.cn A descendant of an American engineer who helped build one of China's most historic bridges over the Yellow River visited Lanzhou in northwest China's Gansu Province on Thursday to retrace his family's ties to China, which date back more than a century.
(2026-10-09). Ningbo airport sees sharp rise in cross-border passenger traffic during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Ningbo Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province handled nearly 20,000 inbound and outbound passenger trips during the National Day holiday, up 34.25% from the same period in the previous month, according to figures released by the Ningbo Airport Border Inspection Station on Thursday. Daily passenger traffic averaged about 2,700 trips.
(2026-10-09). 'Space capsule' camp in Kubuqi Desert emerges as popular destination for international visitors. ecns.cn The futuristic "space capsule" camp in the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia has emerged as a new tourist attraction, drawing numerous tourists from the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries with its pristine desert landscapes and modern accommodation.
(2026-10-09). PBOC reiterates market's decisive role in RMB exchange rate formation. ecns.cn China's central bank on Thursday reiterated its commitment to allowing market forces to play a decisive role in determining the RMB exchange rate, according to a policy statement released by the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-10-09). Hotlist shows Chinese travelers' preferences for experiences across ASEAN destinations. ecns.cn The 2026 National Day Golden Week sustained high momentum in the ASEAN tourism market, with experiential activities such as island getaways, jungle ziplining, and paragliding capturing strong attention from Chinese travelers, according to the ASEAN Travel Hotlist released by the China-ASEAN Business and Trade Information Platform on Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Stand-up paddling World Cup combines sporting events with tourism in Suzhou. ecns.cn More than 600 athletes from around the world competed in Suzhou, eastern China's Jiangsu province, at the International Canoe Federation's Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Cup, which concluded Wednesday.
(2026-10-09). Hong Kong Disneyland taps demand for interactive merchandise experiences. ecns.cn Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding its reach in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as visitors increasingly favor interactive merchandise experiences over traditional souvenirs.
(2026-10-09). China aims to bring back samples from Mars around 2031. ecns.cn China plans to launch the Tianwen-3 mission around 2028 and bring samples from Mars back to Earth around 2031, CCTV reported. If successful, it would be the first Mars sample return in human history.
(2026-10-09). China urges Philippines to immediately cease provocations, false claims. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday warned the Philippines to immediately cease its infringements, provocations and false claims after a Philippine Coast Guard vessel transported an injured person from a grounded vessel near Ren'ai Jiao.
(2026-10-09). 3.8-magnitude earthquake hits SW China's Ya'an. ecns.cn A 3.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Baoxing County, Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province at 12: 21 p.m. on Friday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-10-09). Chinese sculpture honoring Soviet sculptor handed over in Russia. ecns.cn A Chinese sculptor's commemorative portrait of Soviet sculptor Nikolai Klindukhov was handed over at the Russian Academy of Arts on Thursday, marking 70 years since Klindukhov arrived in China to teach.
(2026-10-09). Harbin Airport's international flights surge 41.5% during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Harbin Airport handled 150 international flights during the National Day holiday, a 41.5% increase from a year earlier, Heilongjiang Airport Group said Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Freight train with Jiangxi-made goods leaves Nanchang for Central Asia. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 55 containers of Jiangxi-made goods, including toothpaste, tableware and air purifiers, left Nanchang International Dry Port in Jiangxi province for Central Asia on Sunday.
(2026-10-09). Record 2,727 Chinese vehicles sail from Beibu Gulf Port to Middle East. ecns.cn The vessel Changrongkou set sail from the Qinzhou port area of Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port Thursday, loaded with 2,727 Chinese vehicles bound for Duqm Port in Oman, marking a new record for single-voyage roll-on/roll-off vehicle exports at Beibu Gulf Port.
(2026-10-09). Original dance drama 'Wong Fei Hung' to premiere in Hong Kong in 2027 before world tour. ecns.cn The original dance drama "Wong Fei Hung" will premiere in Hong Kong in July 2027 before a planned world tour, the West Kowloon Cultural District's performing arts center said Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains top 200,000 standard containers this year. ecns.cn Zhejiang's Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains have carried 200,460 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, of imports and exports so far this year, Hangzhou Customs said Thursday, citing data through Wednesday.
(2026-10-09). China-Laos Railway carries over 530,000 passenger trips during National Day holiday. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway carried more than 530,000 passenger trips during China's National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, including over 467,000 on the Chinese section, China Railway Kunming Group Co. said Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Guangzhou South Railway Station sets record with more than 1 million daily passenger trips. ecns.cn Guangzhou South Railway Station in southern China's Guangdong province recorded 1.049 million passenger arrivals and departures in one day during the National Day holiday, making it the first Chinese station to top 1 million in a single day.
(2026-10-09). Nomination of Song Li as candidate for WHO Director-General demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's decision to nominate Doctor Song Li as a candidate for the WHO Director-General reflects the country's aspiration to work with all parties for a global community of health for all, and demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism and the WHO, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Chengdu restaurant provides nearly 300,000 free meals over nine years. ecns.cn A vegetarian restaurant in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has provided nearly 300,000 free meals to sanitation workers, food delivery riders and couriers over nearly nine years, turning a simple act of kindness into a sustained community service initiative.
(2026-10-09). Giant pandas charm visitors in Sichuan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Golden rice terraces paint an autumn harvest scene in Anhui. ecns.cn Golden rice fields form a charming contrast with scattered village houses and rolling mountains to create a picturesque autumn harvest scene in Yuexi County, east China's Anhui Province, on Oct. 7, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Improved ecosystem turns Nanjing lake into haven for waterbirds. ecns.cn With continued improvements in the local ecological environment, the lake has become a habitat for various waterbird species.
(2026-10-09). China remains committed to letting market play decisive role in determining exchange rate: central bank. ecns.cn China remains committed to letting market forces play a decisive role in determining the RMB exchange rate, the country's central bank said on Thursday. | The People's Bank of China (PBOC) stressed in a statement outlining its view on the RMB exchange rate that the country adopts a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies.
(2026-10-09). Chinese pair Wang Manyu and Kuai Man reach women's doubles semifinals at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Advection fog creates ink-wash scenery in Henan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Sunflower fields draw visitors to south China's Nanning. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Red persimmons draw visitors to autumn scenery in Zhejiang village. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). 15th Nanjing International Fashion Week opens. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Farmers busy harvesting monk fruit in Guangxi as Cold Dew arrives. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). China sees 15.46 mln cross-border trips during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Border inspection authorities nationwide recorded a total of 15.46 million inbound and outbound trips over the holiday week, the National Immigration Administration said in a statement on Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Fiery clouds paint spectacular dawn sky over Rongcheng coast. ecns.cn Fiery clouds bathe the sky in brilliant hues over Ailun Bay in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province, at dawn on Oct. 9, 2026, as aquaculture workers navigate boats across the colorful sea to their marine farms, which creates a stunning scene of people working amid a sea of clouds and rosy light.
(2026-10-09). Comicomment: Overreach, and pay the Price. ecns.cn Those seeking to cross the line and grab what is not theirs will gain nothing—and may only end up embarrassing themselves.
(2026-10-09). China names candidate for WHO chief. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday China's nomination of Dr Song Li as a candidate for director-general of the World Health Organization, marking Beijing's support for multilateralism and global health cooperation.
(2026-10-09). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers Preparing for Allensworth Rededication. indybay.org The Buffalo Soldiers' 160th Anniversary Year invites communities statewide to rediscover this legacy, honor its leaders, and strengthen the cultural pathways that connect past, present, and future.
(2026-10-09). The slow-motion erasure of the West Bank. onlineopinion.com.au The West Bank's suffering is not a security policy – it is a warning of Israel's own moral collapse.
(2026-10-09). Flying scared: the evacuation of US bombers from Raf Fairford. onlineopinion.com.au President Donald Trump, did not hesitate: 'Yeah, I think we can say that. They didn't fly out by accident.'
(2026-10-09). The Levy Institute mourns the passing of Anwar Shaikh. mronline.org 
The Levy Institute mourns the passing of Anwar Shaikh, an outstanding scholar, teacher, and mentor to a generation of socially committed economists, including several current and former Levy Institute scholars. On this solemn occasion of deep loss, we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
(2026-10-09). US balances Houthi diplomacy with support for Saudi offensive. al-monitor.com Renewed fighting in Yemen is forcing the United States to balance support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve its truce with the Houthis.
(2026-10-09). Wednesday 10/28: Virtual Visit: Tulkarem. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/17: Poetry Reading to Honor the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-10-09). US sanctions Indian, UAE and Turkish firms over Iranian oil trade. geo.tv The US Department of State building in Washington. — AFP/FileSanctions target entities, individuals linked to India, UAE, Türkiye, Iran, UK.Five Indian nationals are among those sanctioned.Three directors of Samudra Marine Services were also sanctioned.
(2026-10-09). Mexico prison brawl leaves 10 dead, including visiting minor. geo.tv The image shows a cellblock corridor inside Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, Mexico, draped with yellow police caution tape . — Reuters/FileAuthorities say incident occurred at prison in Sinaloa state.Authorities did not provide details about what triggered the fight.US advises…
(2026-10-09). US to livestream army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, says Pentagon. geo.tv Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 in a November 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood. — ReutersFirst US military firing squad execution since 1945Execution set for December 3 at Fort Hood: HegsethUS executions have never been televised before.The US will…
(2026-10-09). India's Cockroach Janata Party leader says protest to go ahead despite detentions. geo.tv Demonstrators on a bus take part in a protest organised by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2026'Cockroach' movement to stick to Saturday protest plan.Thousands of security forces to guard central…
(2026-10-09). Three Saudi nationals killed, several hurt in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport. geo.tv Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026. — ReutersTwo attacks targeted airport facilities, Saudia aircraft.Houthis claim attacks using cruise, ballistic missiles.Several…
(2026-10-09). South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. geo.tv UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay smiles during a news conference at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland October 18, 2012. — ReutersOSLO: South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her…
(2026-10-09). Time to unfurl a new Australian flag for Brisbane 2032. independentaustralia.net 
With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, Australia has a golden opportunity to ditch its colonial-era flag and embrace a bold new symbol of national identity.
(2026-10-09). Climate Lawfare Cannot Rewrite Energy History. wattsupwiththat.com Governments that cannot convince voters to accept costlier, less reliable energy are not allowed to impose it by judicial fiat instead, says the court in western Michigan.
(2026-10-09). Natural Gas Turbine Boom (better late than never). wattsupwiththat.com "The 'invisible hand' is at work to enable the dash-to-gas (and diesel too) in the catch-up period for economical, large-scale power generation."
(2026-10-09). Subsea cables and oil pipelines: The infrastructure linking AI, empire, and occupation. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-09). Can Russia disrupt NATO's Ukraine supply chain? Denmark warns of sabotage against suppliers. hindustantimes.com Denmark's intelligence service says Russia has escalated sabotage against Danish companies supplying defence products to Ukraine, increasingly recruiting untrained intermediaries through Telegram and other platforms. Officials describe paid assignments progressing from photography and reconnaissance to sabotage. Russia's embassy rejects the allegation, but tune in for more details.
(2026-10-09). Houthis find MBS' weak spot, attack it for 2nd time in 1 week as Pro-Saudi army 'loses' Taiz city. hindustantimes.com The Houthis claimed another ballistic-missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 8, without immediate Saudi confirmation. Separately, Saudi authorities reported three deaths and 36 injuries from earlier attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports. Fighting around Taiz has intensified, but a Houthi takeover remains an assessment, not fact.
(2026-10-09). Praise, partnership, power play? Putin's birthday call carries big Iran message for Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin praised Iran's "epic steadfastness" during an October 7 birthday call with President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to Iranian accounts. The leaders reaffirmed strategic cooperation, while Moscow voiced support for regional diplomacy. Putin reportedly sent regards to Mojtaba Khamenei; no new weapons transfer or funding commitment was announced during it.
(2026-10-09). Scared of Russia 'starving' NATO as Western troops mass on Kaliningrad border? Leader begs Putin… hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan urged safe navigation in the Black Sea during an October 7 call with Vladimir Putin, while offering support for Russia—Ukraine talks. The conversation followed attacks on merchant ships near Romania and Bulgaria. Attribution remains contested, and no connection to Kaliningrad tensions has been publicly established.
(2026-10-09). War's Hidden Mental Health Toll on Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ibrahim, a 5-year-old boy with autism, is held by his father in Idlib, Syria, June 2022. | © © 2022 Human Rights Watch. | As armed conflicts proliferate around the globe, World Mental Health Day is a reminder that the psychological toll stemming from hostilities result in mental health harms that have lasting effects on people's lives. Insecurity, trauma, anxiety, and confusion are the norm for many who have endured armed conflict.Access to services is frequently inadequate—even though over a fifth of conflict-affected populations are estimated to experience mental heal…
(2026-10-09). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-09). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-09). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). PODCAST: Ross Jones speaks to The Guardian on James scandalous history. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-09). Macron's nuclear turning point: A raving madman, a traitor to be neutralized urgently! international-reporters.com Increase warheads, extend "vital interests" all the way to Warsaw, and promise a French nuclear umbrella for the EU: the grand slam of dilution. Behind the martial phrases and strategic silences hides the same old scheme: sacrificing French sovereignty on the altar of a warlike Europe steered from…
(2026-10-09). Columbia, Other Universities, Systematically Suppressed Pro-Palestinian Speech, ACLU and Amnesty International Report Alleges. portside.org Columbia, Other Universities, Systematically Suppressed Pro-Palestinian Speech, ACLU and Amnesty International Report Alleges |
(2026-10-09). From New York City to Berlin: Campaigning on the Issue of Affordability — the Rise of Left Politicians. portside.org From New York City to Berlin: Campaigning on the Issue of Affordability — the Rise of Left Politicians |
(2026-10-09). USPS Hires Security Service With History of Human Rights Abuse. portside.org USPS Hires Security Service With History of Human Rights Abuse |
(2026-10-09). "We Need To Tell the Story" : Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect on Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom To Read. portside.org "We Need To Tell the Story": Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect on Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom To Read |
(2026-10-09). France: State brutality and media lies fail to break students' resolve as workers mobilise in support of the revolt. mronline.org 
Despite the barbarous attempts at repressing the student protests, more than a quarter of a million students continue to protest on the streets and from the barricades. Paris resident, John Mullen, reports on the explosion of widespread anger that has swept the country.
(2026-10-09). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-10-09). Walmart Says It Prices Products, Not People. Its Patents Suggest Otherwise. levernews.com 
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(2026-10-09). 'I Had to Get My Mind Right': The Challenges to Loving Relationships After Being Laid Off. capitalbnews.org 
This story is a collaboration between MindSite News, Capital B, The 19th, and The Nation, and was edited by MindSite News. Photos by Kuwilileni Hauwanga On April Fool's Day last year, Philadelphia federal worker Darlene Tart-Scott arrived at work only to find out she had been laid off. Minutes later, she was on a train …
(2026-10-09). AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & The Working Class. indybay.org
(2026-10-09). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-09). US leaves Iraq: 'Shock and awe' curdles into 'Aw, shucks'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-09). Lessons in Repression: Silencing Campus Workers on Palestine Since October 7, 2023. juancole.com Middle East Studies Association (MESA) | Academic Freedom Initiative | — | Washington, DC — Today, the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) released a major new report, Lessons in Repression: Silencing Campus Workers on Palestine Since October 7, 2023, that shows how higher education institutions converged with government and outside actors to retaliate against employees speaking out for Palestinian rights. With startling intensity, university administrators punished employees regardless of rank, position, or profile, after campu…
(2026-10-09). Why Doesn't Iran Concede under US Pressure? The Limits of Coercion. juancole.com Tehran (Informed Comment) — In Tru…
(2026-10-09). UN Security Council bid puts middle-power diplomacy to the test. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-09). California Apartment Association influencing Concord council elections. indybay.org The CAA (California Apartment Association) is backing 2 key city council candidates in Concord. Having lobbied for the dismantling of single family renter control in Concord, multi-family protections are next on the CAA's agenda.
(2026-10-09). Senior U.S. prosecutor leaves case against kidnapped President Maduro and Cilia Flores. mronline.org 
According to Bloomberg Law, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald informed the court that Richman's employment ended on September 25, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Pacifica 2026 National Election "A Corrupt Rigged Election With White Ballots At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA and Pacifica have run a corrupt rigged election that set up a white ballots for nearly all the candidates at KFPA. A report was made about how the Pacific National Board organized and ran a rigged election to get complete control of Pacifica and corporatize it further.
(2026-10-09). France Sees Largest Student Protest Since 1968. indybay.org Student strikes over education reforms and budget cuts continue to grow and gain momentum in France as the government seeks ways to eliminate "spill over" into the general discontent of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
(2026-10-09). Student Protests Escalate into Clashes at Paris's Sciences PO. indybay.org Students and their supporters demonstrated in solidarity with high school students on strike, outside of Science PO university in Paris calling more funding and a better educational experience. For their effort in exercising free speech they were pepper sprayed and tear gassed by the police.
(2026-10-09). US Green Card freeze: Why TCS says its US business will stay safe. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said the US decision to suspend it from the green card programme will not change how it hires or how it serves its clients.On Thursday, the US government suspended eight IT companies from applying for green cards on behalf of foreign workers. Besides TCS, the list includes Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and Microsoft. Washington's argument is that the practice has made it harder for American workers to get jobs.TCS responded on Friday. The company said it filed only a handful of applications under the programme, known as PERM, in the last two years. "Our PERM applicat…
(2026-10-09). Sunday 10/25: SPELLBOUND: An Enchanted Cabaret ~ Shannon Wolfe w Emmett Van Leer Trio. indybay.org Martuni's…
(2026-10-09). How Virtual Class Tools Help Yoga Studios Reach More Students. moguldom.com Yoga studios can extend instruction beyond physical rooms by adding live broadcasts and recorded lessons. This approach helps people manage travel limits, irregular work hours, caregiving duties, temporary illness, or changing energy levels. It also gives owners measurable information, including attendance by time, booking lead time, and repeat participation. Used alongside face-to-face teaching, remote access …
(2026-10-09). 9 Best Node.js Hosting Providers for Small Projects Side Apps. moguldom.com Heroku [1] ended its free dynos on November 28, 2022, and the small Node apps that lived on them either moved or started paying [2]. The cheapest Heroku option now is the $5 Eco dyno, which sleeps after 30 minutes without traffic. On February 6, 2026, Heroku also moved to a sustaining engineering model focused …
(2026-10-09). Data is the New Gold: How Analytics Changed the Business of Sports. moguldom.com Empirical data is the ultimate currency in modern professional sports. For decades, franchises operated as highly insular entities relying heavily on entrenched traditionalism, qualitative scouting, subjective managerial instinct, and static business models. Cloud servers and raw machine learning power completely gutted the old back-end operations of these clubs. Every modern sports enterprise now runs on …
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! UC Davis Rally to Demand Justice. indybay.org UC Davis – Memorial Union Quad | Centennial Walk | Davis, CA, 95616…
(2026-10-09). Friday 10/16: Swing in Union Sq with Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-10-09). The Rise And Fall Of The Artificial State. popularresistance.org As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more ubiquitous by the day, its alleged dangers are being increasingly discussed by the dominant players of Silicon Valley, who are beginning to call publicly for a slowdown in its implementation. The greatest risk to people is not the technology itself but the military-contracting capitalists behind it such as Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who envision a technocratic future where man and machine merge in a dystopian harmony. | Harvard historian Jill Lepore joins Chris Hedges in this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to discuss her new book, "The Rise and Fall of the Artificia…
(2026-10-09). Is China a Rising Imperial Power? Yes and (strangely) No. juancole.com (
(2026-10-09). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-09). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-09). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-09). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-09). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-09). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-09). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-09). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-09). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-09). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-09). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-09). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-09). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-09). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-09). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-09). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-09). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-09). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-09). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-09). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-09). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-09). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Operation Northstar at Naval Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate | Corner of Sloat and 9th Avenue Monterey…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Petaluma: Stop Sexual Violence Protest March to Demand Justice. indybay.org Walnut Park | 201 Fourth Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952…
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/24: Webinar: Kidnapped on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 2026. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xsYPgAi….
(2026-10-09). Campaigning in traditional Republican strongholds, Trump threatens Los Angeles and San Diego. wsws.org Defending the war in Iran, Trump said, "Let them hit San Diego. Let them hit Los Angeles."
(2026-10-09). Duquesne Light workers enter second week of strike in Pittsburgh over safety, wages and benefits. wsws.org More than 900 electric utility workers at Duquesne Light in Pittsburgh are entering the second week of a walkout that began September 15, the first strike at the company in 58 years.
(2026-10-09). Adam Wingard's Onslaught: Military "super soldiers" on a rampage. wsws.org The film depicts a fascist-military plot to unleash superhuman killers upon civilians.
(2026-10-09). Texas carries out state killing of Jamaal Howard, first since Christa Pike's failed execution. wsws.org Texas put Jamaal Howard to death Wednesday evening at the state prison in Huntsville, the first execution in the United States since Tennessee's failed attempt to kill Christa Pike on September 30.
(2026-10-09). Mexican healthcare workers rally outside Interior Ministry as union readies vote on sellout contract. wsws.org IMSS workers must learn from the maquiladora workers in 2019 and begin to gather in democratic assemblies to form rank-and-file committees in every hospital, clinic and department, independent of the SNTSS, the SNTSA and every capitalist party.
(2026-10-09). US economy and Wall Street increasingly dependent on AI amid concerns over circularity. wsws.org It has been estimated that investment in AI will total $10.3 trillion between 2025 and 2032 and that "never before has the US economy been so dependent on the build-out of a single industry."
(2026-10-09). Video: Germany's intelligence agencies are preparing the public for war against Russia. wsws.org Germany's intelligence chiefs are now stating openly what this is about: the population is to be prepared for war with Russia.
(2026-10-09). Philippine impeachment trial escalates campaign against Duterte over alleged China ties. wsws.org Former senator Antonio Trillanes's allegations of Chinese financial ties to Vice President Sara Duterte have turned the impeachment trial into an open instrument of Washington's anti-China war drive.
(2026-10-09). Truckers, healthcare workers and others mobilize as class struggle grows across North America. wsws.org Across North America strikes and protests by workers have been growing in recent weeks, driven by the impossible cost of living and growing conflict with the corrupt trade union apparatus.
(2026-10-09). Flooding across Thailand exposes disregard for preparation. wsws.org Working-class communities confront the consequences of inadequate flood protection, which is not simply an issue of engineering or natural forces, but of the ruling class's refusal to address public safety.
(2026-10-09). Maine Senate debate: Collins and Jackson defend capitalism, austerity and war. wsws.org During the debate on Tuesday evening, both Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defended the capitalist healthcare system, attacks on immigrant rights and the war aims of US imperialism internationally.
(2026-10-09). Harvard University graduate student workers vote 88 percent for strike authorization. wsws.org Harvard University graduate student workers have voted 88 percent in favor of strike authorization. In addition to demands on wages and conditions, they are fighting in defense of international and non-citizen workers.
(2026-10-09). Warning strikes in retail sector in Berlin and Brandenburg. wsws.org While the 220,000 employees want to fight for decent wages, the Verdi union is trying to impose real-terms pay cuts and poverty wages on them.
(2026-10-09). Video: "You can't fight the fascists in alliance with parties that themselves promote nationalism and militarism" wsws.org The turning point in Magdeburg shows that, 80 years after the Nazi terror, significant sections of the ruling class are once again turning to fascist methods to impose their policies of war and social cuts against the population.
(2026-10-09). Monday 10/19: Tell SF DA Brooke Jenkins: Prosecute the Real Criminals! indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. | San Francisco…
(2009-10-26). New Zealand face injury setback. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand have been dealt an injury setback ahead of their five-match T20I series against India, with Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes ruled out and replaced by Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner. | Chapman hurt his hamstring while playing in a T20 league in Europe last month and will be sidelined for the entire five-match series with an eye on returning for the ODI series with India. | Foulkes is battling a hip flexor complaint and is still yet to have his return to play timeline determined. | It paves the way for all-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner to be included in New Zealand's 16-member squ…
(2009-10-26). National Hockey Stadium set for upgrade. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has approved Rs400 million to renovate and upgrade Lahore's National Hockey Stadium and its adjoining practice pitch. | Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said on Friday that the funding was approved by the provincial government and Sports Board Punjab following a special request from the federation. | The project includes installing a new astroturf to bring playing facilities in line with international standards, as well as repairing and upgrading the venue's infrastructure and other facilities. | The PHF said that training infrastructure will also be improved to provide players with moder…
(2026-10-09). Brasil será el país foco del 47 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu Brasil llegará al 47 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano como país foco, con cuatro Corales de Honor que certifican la fuerza de su cinematografía. La Casa del Festival confirmó que en la cita, prevista del 3 al 13 de diciembre, el eje temático central del apartado académico será la incorporación de la inteligencia artificial en la producción cinematográfica. | Con Brasil como invitado de honor, el Festival permitirá un mayor acercamiento a la historia, trascendencia y actualidad de la cinematografía del gigante sudamericano en certámenes como este. Asimismo, se propiciarán espacios con profesio…
(2026-10-09). Rusia no ve perspectivas de una solución diplomática en Ucrania. radiohc.cu Rusia coincide con los criterios que refieren que actualmente no existen perspectivas de una solución diplomática en Ucrania, dijo hoy el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov. | ´Sí, estamos de acuerdo con él ª, afirmó Peskov este viernes a los periodistas, refiriéndose a una declaración del Secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio de que actualmente no hay perspectivas de una solución diplomática en Ucrania. | En septiembre, Estados Unidos realizó nuevamente esfuerzos de mediación para una solución en Ucrania. El enviado especial estadounidense Steve Witkoff y el empresario Jared Kushner vi…
(2026-10-09). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). Colombia declares official start of El Niño, warns of strong impacts. colombiareports.com Colombia's meteorological institute IDEAM officially declared the arrival of El Niño, and warned that the climate phenomenon could trigger water shortages and forest fires. In a press statement, the IDEAM said that its "confirmation reflects the sustained warm conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which, according to the latest measurement, broke records, reaching a sea surface …
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: San Carlos: Stop Sexual Violence – I Stand with Her Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino & San Carlos Avenue | San Carlos, CA, 94070…
(2026-10-09). LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers. aljazeera.com All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.
(2026-10-08). US strengthens military ties with Sri Lanka against Iran and China. wsws.org Recent US military and diplomatic visits are bound up with the transformation of Sri Lanka into a strategic outpost in the build-up to war against China.
(2026-10-08). Jonathan Cook: The West wants Netanyahu gone — so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again. asiapacificreport.nz Donald Trump, nosediving in the polls and bristling over a disastrous war on Iran, needs a scapegoat — and the Israeli prime minister best fits the bill, writes Jonathan Cook. COMMENTARY: By Jonathan Cook Benjamin Netanyahu's whirlwind visit to the United States late last month to address the United Nations General Assembly was further evidence…
(2026-10-08). Report: Trump Might Bomb Iran Before Midterms. news.antiwar.com The White House has asked the Pentagon to develop plans for attacks on Iran that could be carried out before midterm elections are held on November 3, according to a report from The Atlantic. Unnamed Trump administration officials told the outlet that the planning underscores how much Trump wants to reduce gas prices and show …
(2026-10-08). Trump Admits He Wants to Privatize Social Security. truthout.org In remarks to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump admitted that he wanted to push for privatizing Social Security in his first term in office, contradicting campaign promises he made in 2016 and earlier that he wouldn't touch the popular social safety net program. "I wanted to ride with Social Security being fully invested in the stock market, in the first month… |
(2026-10-08). Labour 'will not shrink' from moral challenges it will recognise Palestine statehood. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Labour will recognise Palestine, put in place economic sanctions on Israel, and join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. These are among highlights of Labour's foreign policy stance and the action the party says it will take if elected as the government next month. Labour's foreign…
(2026-10-08). A tres años de genocidio israelí: Estos son los datos y la destrucción sistemática en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Al cumplirse tres años de la intensificación del ataque militar contra la Franja de Gaza, los balances de organizaciones internacionales y de Naciones Unidas (ONU) confirman que "el Estado de Israel continúa perpetrando crímenes atroces en el enclave costero palestino".
(2026-10-08). Four ways to plug into the fight to end the War on Cuba this fall. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-08). Polls show low U.S. support for use of military force against Cuba. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has highlighted that only 17 percent of Americans support the use of military force to supposedly take control of Cuba. | "This is evidence of the majority opposition among U.S. citizens to that government's aggressive policy against the Cuban people and their perception that Cuba is not a threat to them," the Foreign Minister wrote on the social network X. | In this context, he recalled the pretext chosen by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio—claiming Cuba is a threat to Washington—to devise and justify aggression against the island. | The data cited by Rodríguez cam…
(2026-10-08). Cuban president calls for strengthening citizen participation. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has emphasized the importance of promoting citizen participation and grassroots oversight to address the country's current situation. | The leader also underscored the urgency of streamlining operations and eliminating bureaucratic red tape in order to promptly resolve issues facing the population—problems that can often be addressed within the community itself. | Speaking on the Radio Rebelde program *Criterio Compartido* (Shared Views) on Wednesday morning, the Cuban leader highlighted that this forum for dialogue enables the creation of a collective agenda, as well as th…
(2026-10-08). Resumen ciclónico del "activo" septiembre. cubadebate.cu Llamar a septiembre como el mes más activo de esta temporada es correcto, ya que ha marcado una diferencia con los meses anteriores, aunque con números discretos. Durante sus 30 días se duplicaron la cantidad de ciclones tropicales de 2026, ninguno de ellos llegó a superar los 118 kilómetros por hora, por lo que seguimos sin huracán.
(2026-10-08). Yaguajay rememora el 68 aniversario del Frente Norte de Las Villas. cubadebate.cu La conmemoración, presidida por Deivy Pérez Martín, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primera secretaria de la organización política en Sancti Spiritus, y Frank Osbel Cañizares Rodríguez, vicegobernador provincial, contó con la participación de una representación del pueblo de Yaguajay.
(2026-10-08). Histórico: °Juan Manuel Pérez conecta cinco dobles en un solo juego! (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El pinareño Juan Manuel Pérez Díaz conectó hoy cinco dobles frente a Industriales, en el estadio Latinoamericano, y dejó atrás un récord vigente durante más de 37 años. La marca anterior pertenecía al inicialista Juan Carlos Millán, quien el 9 de marzo de 1989, durante la XV Serie Selectiva, logró cuatro dobletes con Agropecuarios ante el pitcheo de Las Villas.
(2026-10-08). øCómo las nuevas transformaciones económicas pueden reactivar la agricultura cubana? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Entre las principales novedades se encuentran nuevas posibilidades para el usufructo y administración de tierras, el fortalecimiento de las cooperativas, una comercialización menos burocrática y mayores oportunidades de acceso a insumos, financiamiento y mercados.
(2026-10-08). Santiago de Cuba, único invicto en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba noquearon este miércoles 14-4 a los Indios de Guantánamo, para completar la barrida en cuatro juegos y convertirse en el único equipo invicto de la 65. ™ Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2026-10-08). Apoyo a Cuba desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
El apoyo a Cuba en su lucha contra el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por Estados Unidos centró la atención de uno de los talleres desarrollados en el foro anual ´Left Coast Forum ª, celebrado en la Universidad Estatal de California en Los àÅngeles, del 2 al 4 de octubre. | En ese espacio solidario se habló de cómo materializar más donativos a Cuba como una forma de desafiar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales de la Casa Blanca, a partir de una campaña impulsada por la organización Global Health Partners y el Comité ´Hands-Off Cuba ª (Manos Fuer…
(2026-10-08). La huella profunda de Cuba en una gabonesa. radiohc.cu 
Como años felices califica la profesora gabonesa Génévie Gerta Manguila, sus años de estudio de licenciatura transcurridos en Cuba desde el 2004 al 2010, porque considera que recibió una formación integral para adaptarse a cualquier escenario o sistema pedagógico en la enseñanza de otro idioma. | Ella hoy labora en el Instituto Paul Émane Eyeghe de Oloumi, en Libreville, la capital de Gabón, enseña el español como lengua extranjera en los niveles de secundaria y preuniversitario. | "Claro que he tenido algunas tensiones y dificultades en el trabajo. Sobre todo porque las condiciones laborales son muy diferentes.
(2026-10-08). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces illegality of energy blockade. radiohc.cu Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denounced the illegality of subjecting Cuba to economic strangulation as a form of collective punishment for political ends. | "It is illegal, immoral, and criminal," the deputy minister wrote on his Facebook account, referring to the intensification of the economic, financial, and energy blockade maintained by the United States government against the island. | At the same time, Fernández de Cossío noted that the importation of fuel into Cuba by state and private entities from any country is indeed legal, in accordance with national legislation and internatio…
(2026-10-08). Gaza war sped up India's shift towards Israel under Modi. aljazeera.com As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
(2026-10-08). 'Architect' of Hamas attack caught on cam: Rare footage shows Sinwar directing the deadliest strike. hindustantimes.com Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, rare footage of former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has emerged showing him reviewing maps and holding operational meetings in Gaza, according to the group's armed wing. The release comes as Israel marks the anniversary amid renewed political scrutiny of the attack, Netanyahu's handling of pre-October 7 warnings and the country's October 27 election.
(2026-10-08). The new global order and the search for strategic independence in energy and security. unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist With the outbreak of the Iran war, one of the greatest concerns globally was that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger an uncontrollable crisis in world energy markets and reshape security approaches. Indeed, what has happened over the past seven months has clearly demonstrated that these fears …
(2026-10-08). Is Iran poised to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty? responsiblestatecraft.org In September, as the media focused its attention on the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the debates at the U.N. General Assembly, some internal developments in Iran went all but unnoticed. On September 28, 32 Iranian conservatives
(2026-10-08). America's nightmare just began: One spark and oil goes nuclear? Houthis attack & Mojtaba watches. hindustantimes.com Oil prices have surged back above $100 a barrel as a Gulf storm, Strait of Hormuz attacks and escalating Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia pile fresh pressure on global energy markets. With major U.S. offshore production and Gulf Coast refineries facing disruption risks, the latest moves are raising questions over whether Washington and its Gulf allies can contain a widening energy shock.
(2026-10-08). US designates prominent Fiji businessman for advancing 'China-based interests. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors. Zhao Fugang, owner of the Yue Lai Hotel in Suva and the Overseas Chinese Service Center located within it, is alleged to be a senior member of a syndicate involved…
(2026-10-08). US expanding Arctic ambitions. infobrics.org Washington establishes broader strategic and territorial interests in the North Atlantic and the Arctic.
(2026-10-08). New poll finds Ukrainians personally associate corruption with Zelensky. infobrics.org Zelensky cannot afford to end war with Russia.
(2026-10-08). Shenzhen, Hong Kong Expand Trade with BRICS Markets. infobrics.org According to Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen's imports and exports with other BRICS members reached $34.6 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 11.5 percent year-on-year…
(2026-10-08). BRICS Explores CBDC Link-up to Reshape Cross-border Payments. infobrics.org India-led BRICS discussions are exploring ways to connect fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies, potentially cutting the cost of cross-border transactions and boosting local-currency payments…