(2026-10-22). Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation. aljazeera.com Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-10-22). IRGC drops bombshell before US midterms: Hormuz now 100% close, missiles more deadly & longer range. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz "100% closed" to US warships, Israeli vessels and ships carrying cargo for Israel, while warning that military operations could expand to other parts of the region. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed Iran's missiles have become more powerful, precise and difficult to intercept, describing the country's growing military capabilities as a strategy of permanent deterrence.
(2026-10-22). Iran to attack US troops? Tehran ready to strike American aircraft carriers if war breaks out again. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has developed missiles capable of striking moving US warships, as Tehran warns it is better prepared to withstand any fresh American attack. Iran also ruled out fresh nuclear commitments until Washington honours previous agreements, as disputes over its nuclear programme and security in the Strait of Hormuz continue to stall efforts for a lasting settlement.
(2026-10-22). Watch: Trump's favourite Pakistani army chief got cold shoulder from Iran's most powerful general. hindustantimes.com Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's visit to Tehran has raised questions about Islamabad's efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks, as Iran reportedly sends mixed signals on negotiations. While President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Munir warmly, videos of his meeting with Iranian security official Rezaei showed a more formal and reserved greeting. The diplomatic effort faces another hurdle over Washington's demand for limits on Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran rejecting the prospect of transferring even a small amount of enriched uranium.
(2026-10-22). What did Trump's envoy really tell Putin? Russia gives brutal Ukraine, Iran & a China message. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff for their efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the humanitarian toll on both military personnel and civilians. During talks with Witkoff in St Petersburg, Putin also sought an update on discussions in Norway and the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly around Tehran.
(2026-10-22). One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd airport. aljazeera.com Injured immediately transported to hospitals as aviation authority says updates will be forthcoming.
(2026-10-22). US orders embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi strikes take a turn for worse. geo.tv Vehicles drive along a street near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026. — ReutersDrone debris near KSA's Shaybah oilfield killed two, injured 2.Saudi energy ministry did not identify who launched the drone.Explosions reported in Iran's Hormozgan…
(2026-10-22). Zelensky just woke Trump's most dangerous enemy? What are Ukrainian drones really doing around Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). Decoding Pro-Israel Buzzwords in a Time of Genocide. indybay.org Language of denial…
(2026-10-22). Cuba reiterates its rejection of U.S. attempts to implicate it in the conflict in Ukraine. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the United States government — devoid of any basis or evidence — continues to disseminate regarding alleged Cuban participation in the military conflict in Ukraine, with the aim of confusing and misinforming the international community. | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically reaffirms that Cuba is not a party to this conflict, nor does it participate with military personnel there or in any other country. | Cuba supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiation […
(2026-10-22). Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. pressure to alter UN vote. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Wednesday the extreme and unprecedented pressure exerted by the United States on sovereign nations to change their votes regarding the upcoming presentation of a report on the U.S. blockade, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, the 28th. | During a press conference held Wednesday morning, Bruno Rodríguez explained that this will mark the 34th time the United Nations General Assembly examines the report titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." | He noted that t…
(2026-10-22). Cuba rechazó acusaciones de EE. UU. sobre conflicto en Ucrania. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex) reiteró este miércoles su rechazo a las acusaciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre una supuesta participación cubana en el actual conflicto militar en Ucrania, sin sustento ni evidencia alguna, con el objetivo de confundir y desinformar a la comunidad internacional. | Un comunicado publicado en su sitio oficial, el Minrex afirmó que Cuba apoya la solución pacífica de los conflictos, mediante el diálogo y las negociaciones, incluido el caso de Ucrania, con apego al Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | Comunicado de la Cancillería c…
(2026-10-22). Cancillería china repudia maniobra judicial de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu China rechazó este miércoles el uso de medidas judiciales para presionar a Cuba y reiteró el respaldo a su soberanía, tras la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el líder histórico Raúl Castro por autoridades estadounidenses. | La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores chino, Mao Ning aseguró que el "camarada Raúl Castro es un dirigente revolucionario cubano venerado y ampliamente respetado en el ámbito internacional". | Señaló que Beijing tomó nota de las respuestas del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y del canciller Bruno Rodríguez, quienes calificaron la medida de "patético circo".China se o…
(2026-10-22). Gobierno de Cuba denuncia presiones de EEUU para modificar votación en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este miércoles las presiones extremas e inéditas de Estados Unidos contra naciones soberanas para modificar su voto en la presentación del informe contra el bloqueo los días 27 y 28 próximos. | Durante una conferencia de prensa, el canciller explicó que esta será la ocasión número 34 en que la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU) examinará el informe titulado "Necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". | Señaló que la discusión ocurre en un contexto mar…
(2026-10-22). Unión Eléctrica de Cuba alerta sobre sabotajes al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó este miércoles que los delitos de robo de componentes en parques solares, subestaciones y redes de transmisión constituyen sabotaje según el artículo 125 del Código Penal cubano, al afectar infraestructuras críticas del país. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad precisó que la legislación vigente establece sanciones de siete a 15 años de privación de libertad, y de 10 a 30 años o cadena perpetua cuando el sabotaje ocasiona daños graves, accidentes, lesiones o pérdidas humanas, o se emplean explosivos. | Según datos oficiales, entre enero de 2025 y marzo de 2026,…
(2026-10-22). Destruction of Archives and Property Records Lays Ground for Land Theft in Gaza. juancole.com By Ohood Nassar | This article was originally published by Families in Gaza fear they may lose their property rights as deeds get destroyed and buried under the rubble. | Inside a rented house in the Saraya area, west of Gaza City, 50-year-old Rami Karaja sat talking about a home he can no longer reach and documents he can no longer retrieve. | At the end of April 2025, Karaja's home in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood was bombed. Among the many things his family lost are the pro…
(2026-10-22). US pulls some Personnel from Riyadh Embassy as Houthi Drones Kill 3. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Drones and missiles
(2026-10-22). Choose Traditional Medicare 2026, avoid For-Profit "Medicare Advantage" juancole.com Gainesville, Fl. (Special to Informed Comment) — Medicare open enrollment season began October 15th, running through Dec.7, 2026. Enrollment is very important because selecting between Traditional Medicare (TM) and a private, for profit Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is one of the most important decisions a senior citizen can make. This decision defines which physicians /other health/mental health professionals are available , which treatments require an insurer's approval, and what the enrollee could owe in a bad year. Once made, this decision is very hard and expensive to reverse. Most states Medigap insurer…
(2026-10-22). Rahu Bhagavan : Understanding His Role in Hindu Astrology. indybay.org Explore the spiritual significance of Navagraha Rahu Bhagavan with a traditional Hindu deity statue for home worship and temple decoration. Discover Rahu Bhagavan idol designs, Navagraha god statues, Hindu religious idols, and traditional pooja accessories for devotional spaces.
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-22). Thousands Of CA SEIU 1000 Workers Have Statewide ULP Strike & Hundreds Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org SEIU 1000 which represents 100,000 workers at the State of California had an unfair labor strike UFL because of the refusal of the Newsom administration to seriously bargain with them. They rallied at the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco on October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Sacramento: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote – Protest Against Authoritarianism w/ NNU. indybay.org Meeting point: Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve | 2230 River Plaza Dr. | Sacramento, CA 95833 | All community members are asked to join in protesting alongside the nurses. | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt!
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Oakland: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote Protest. indybay.org Meet at CNA HQ, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, | then we march to Kaiser Permanente HQ | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt! | This PEACEFUL protest is part of a nationwide day of strategic action…
(2026-10-22). Saturday 11/7: Copwatch Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org Grass Roots House (Walk in and go to the back room!) 2022 Blake St., Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-22). Friday 11/13: James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: TCB- The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org Rio Theatre (1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)…
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/29: Webinar: DSA Arms Embargo Campaign Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-arms-embarg……
(2026-10-22). Green Party Voter Guide for November 3, 2026. indybay.org The "GPAC" is one of the few County Councils that produce a Voter Guide for each election. We mail about 5,000 to Green households, and distribute another 10,000 through cafes, BART stations, libraries and other locations. Please read this and pass it along to other interested voters. Feel free to copy our "Voter Card" to distribute it as well.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 11/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94102…
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/20: Senators Schiff & Padilla: Stop the War on Iran. indybay.org 8: 30am Schiff, One Post St.; 9: 30am Padilla, 333 Bush St.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/22: War Tax Resistance 101. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GeZj7Ws……
(2026-10-22). Milan in the Aftermath of Civil Unrest. indybay.org After a weekend of social unrest that began peacefully with protesters in Milan reacting to the high cost of living, military spending and wars that fomented a riot, the city has begun to return to a new normal.
(2026-10-22). SF Rally For Housing With Prop C & I Faces Billionaires No Campaign. indybay.org Housing and community activists rallied in San Francisco Golden Gate Pan Handle to talk about the fight for housing and the speculators and billionaires who are driving poor, senior and working people out of San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). Utah garage door rallies protest against Trump administration policies and actions. indybay.org
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/22: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-22). No Kings Actions in Fairfax and San Anselmo. indybay.org Revulsion against Trump regime is now against the electoral system…
(2026-10-22). Friday 12/18: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-10-22). Australian establishment exploits violent attack on MP to demonise political opposition. wsws.org The political and media establishment has preempted any investigation of the motivations of Monday's horrific incident.
(2026-10-22). French unions negotiate with Macron as mass protests explode across Europe. wsws.org The French union leaderships' meeting with the Macron government produced a political debacle for all those who argue that workers and youth can leave the leadership of strikes to these bureaucracies.
(2026-10-22). The Alberta independence referendum and the fight against Trump and the far right. wsws.org The results of Monday's referendum on the independence of Alberta—Canada's oil-rich, fourth most-populous province—are a rebuke to the far right and to the Trump administration.
(2026-10-22). Left Party, Greens and the SPD agree to austerity measures, military build-up in talks for Berlin's new Senate. wsws.org The Left Party itself is a proven pillar of the existing order and of the policies of war and austerity and is even actively participating in the campaign against its own members of parliament.
(2026-10-22). Spain's pseudo-left launches Broad Front as electoral trap for workers and youth. wsws.org The launch of the Broad Front takes place amid an eruption of mass protests and strikes across Spain and Europe, from France to Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania.
(2026-10-22). Philippine impeachment prosecutors withdraw some charges against Vice President Duterte. wsws.org Prosecutors dropped all but one of the charges against Duterte before the defense could answer, in a bid to accelerate her removal amid an escalating struggle over state power and relations with China.
(2026-10-22). New Zealand SEG candidate presents socialist and anti-war perspective at election forum. wsws.org Tom Petterson addressed a candidates' meeting in Epuni, Lower Hutt, outlining the SEG's socialist demands and its opposition to all the parties of war and austerity.
(2026-10-22). Worker crushed to death at New Jersey foundry which was previously awarded OSHA's highest safety recognition. wsws.org Henry Antonio Marmol Martinez, a 52-year-old maintenance mechanic and father of six, was crushed to death at the McWane Ductile Foundry in Phillipsburg, New Jersey—a plant OSHA had certified under its highest "Star" safety designation.
(2026-10-22). A major episode of AI market turmoil. wsws.org Growing debt and financial problems of AI-related firms may well be a harbinger of what is to come.
(2026-10-22). General Motors announces $20 billion share buyback for Wall Street, while closing Brownstown battery plant. wsws.org United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain responded to the buyback with a florid denunciation of "legalized mass looting," designed to conceal the UAW bureaucracy's concessions that have made this looting possible.
(2026-10-22). Ebola spreads to Nigeria and Kenya as epidemic expands beyond Congo (DRC). wsws.org Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola and Kenya has nine, while the Congolese epidemic has reached 9,552 cases and 4,602 deaths in eight provinces, with children dying at the highest rates.
(2026-10-22). Mexican health workers gather in second general assembly: Which way forward? wsws.org IMSS workers have united their movement in a national front and called a megamarch for a 10 percent raise. The union and the Sheinbaum government are playing for time as they seek to regain control.
(2026-10-22). The 2 Elizabeth Gurley Flynns: A new biography of the "Rebel Girl" wsws.org Mary Anne Trasciatti's valuable biography documents Flynn's passage from IWW militancy to Stalinism but leaves the roots of that transformation unexplained.
(2026-10-22). Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen's Taiz find ways to help the city's defence. aljazeera.com Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.
(2026-10-22). Man United's Carrick not worried about his job despite 'unacceptable' loss. aljazeera.com 'I have not given my own position any thought', Carrick said after United's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
(2026-10-22). The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing. aljazeera.com Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
(2026-10-22). 'Stupid talk': France rejects Trump's attempt to blame unrest on migration. aljazeera.com The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments appear to have been dismissed by Macron.
(2026-10-22). El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts, South Korea urges dialogue. aljazeera.com Pyongyang plans to resume broadcasting anti-South Korea propaganda along the armed border.
(2026-10-22). Brazil's Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records. aljazeera.com Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.
(2026-10-22). Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall. aljazeera.com US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.
(2026-10-22). Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar? aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider war. aljazeera.com Mekelle's reopening offers little relief as instability and economic hardship persist.
(2026-10-22). What is the FDLR, and why does its anti-Tutsi ideology endure? aljazeera.com Four former FDLR officers reveal how its anti-Tutsi ideology took root and endured in Africa.
(2026-10-22). George W Bush's brother backs Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race. aljazeera.com Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
(2026-10-22). World leaders warn of security flaws found in PHP programming language. aljazeera.com AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by about 70 percent of websites.
(2026-10-21). Apples drive rural revitalization in Guizhou. ecns.cn Red apples weigh down branches at a cooperative's orchard in Gezhai Village, Houchang Town, Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 21, 2026, as late-season apples enter the harvest period.
(2026-10-21). Students, teachers in Lhasa stage performance marking 90th anniversary of Long March victory. ecns.cn Students and teachers in Chengguan District of Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, staged a cultural performance on Wednesday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory in the Long March.
(2026-10-21). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Russian President Vladimir Putin. ecns.cn
(2026-10-21). Dong ethnic women learn traditional handicraft in Guangxi. ecns.cn
(2026-10-21). Unitree unveils H2-X robot in 'Kung Fu Legend: Guardian' video, demonstrating car-lifting rescue capability. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics released a video on Wednesday showcasing its H2-X robot. Titled "Kung Fu Legend: Guardian," the video highlights the humanoid robot's powerful limbs and agile movements.
(2026-10-21). 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair opens ahead of year-end sourcing season. ecns.cn The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair opened in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday, bringing together about 4,500 exhibitors and showcasing more than 1 million gift and home products across nearly 300,000 square meters of exhibition space.
(2026-10-21). China's central bank issues commemorative coins to mark 90th anniversary of Long March. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the central bank, issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins on Thursday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory in the Long March.
(2026-10-21). Beijing's service robot output jumps 170% in first three quarters. ecns.cn Beijing's service robot output surged 170% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released Wednesday by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics and the Survey Office of the National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing.
(2026-10-21). China's basic medical insurance pooled funds pay out $259.5 billion in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's pooled funds for basic medical insurance, including maternity insurance, received 2.3028 trillion yuan (about $341.2 billion) and spent 1.75 trillion yuan (about $259.5 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the National Healthcare Security Administration on Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). Chinese premier says China, Russia serve as valuable force for stability in turbulent world. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for stability in a world marked by turbulence and transformation.
(2026-10-21). Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong speaks out against covert filming. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong spoke out against covert filming on Wednesday, saying such behavior violates personal privacy and shows a lack of respect, regardless of the filmer's identity or intentions.
(2026-10-22). What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm elections. geo.tv Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk demonstrates a voting machine as new strategies are being adopted to prepare for political interference, misinformation, cyberattacks, and physical threats ahead of the 2026 midterms, in Cartersville, Georgia, US, September 2, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). Putin stuns Europe: Ahead of Kaliningrad attack, Russia grabs land next to NATO's secret bases. hindustantimes.com Are Russian-owned properties near NATO military installations creating hidden security vulnerabilities across Northern Europe? Sweden, Lithuania and Norway are raising concerns over Russian-linked houses, holiday cabins and other sites located near sensitive military infrastructure. Sweden plans to seize a waterfront property beside the strategically important Musk"ß naval base, while a Russian Orthodox church near Và§sterà•s airport has reportedly raised surveillance concerns. Lithuania has also flagged property purchases near sensitive locations, warning of potential intelligence gathering, espi…
(2026-10-22). Kaliningrad jet crash: Training gone wrong… or Russia testing readiness for a NATO confrontation. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). World leaders warn against security flaw found in PHP computer programming. aljazeera.com AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by more than 70 percent of websites.
(2026-10-22). Guardian: "Tom Cruise's Digger is a commercial flop — but also the perfect climate film for our time" wattsupwiththat.com "… It is also the near-perfect climate change film for our era. …"
(2026-10-22). Brother of George W Bush endorses Democratic Senate candidate in Texas. aljazeera.com Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
(2026-10-22). Frente Amplio: sectas maoístas y trotskistas. indybay.org Frente Amplio incluye dos sectas. Motivo para estar alertas con las sectas trotskistas y maoístas. Reproducción y extensión de la noticia de Ries (Red Iberoamericana para el Estudio de las Sectas).
(2026-10-22). 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday: Christiansted, Virgin Islands to the Landing at Leidesdorff, SF. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. reportedly joined the Catholic Church and became a Mexican Citizen to facilitate acquiring a vast Mexican land grant. Rancho Río de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521-acres, his Ranch Compound headquartered in today's City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California entitled in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. with very unique stipulations.
(2026-10-22). Colombian president purges National Museum of works promoting 'communism'. aljazeera.com Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a 'counterrevolution' against cultural institutions.
(2026-10-22). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…
(2026-10-21). Headlines for October 21, 2026. democracynow.org Ansar Allah Attacks Taiz as 250,000 Yemenis Displaced Since Fighting Erupted in July, Saudi Arabia Executes Bangladeshi Man and Woman in Mecca, Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Seven Palestinians, Brad Lander Detained by the IDF in the Occupied West Bank, Congressmember Tlaib Calls on DOJ to Arrest Israeli Military Commander Accused of Killing Hind Rajab, Russia Frees 74-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Imprisoned for Fighting as a Mercenary in Ukraine, France Plans Massive Surge in Police Forces for Protests Planned for This Weekend, Italian Government Deploys 500 Troops to Milan After Protests, Trump Tells Reporters Congressm…
(2026-10-21). US must maintain ties with Pakistan from 'geographic standpoint', says Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States needed to maintain a relationship with Pakistan, citing its geographical importance and nuclear capabilities. | "It's a country that we have to have a relationship with. It's a country that possesses nuclear weapons. It's a country that, from a geographic standpoint, we need to be able to interact with it in much the same way as the government of India has to have and has a relationship and meets with leaders from Iran," Rubio said in an interview with India's Network18. | His remarks came during a visit to India, where Washington and New Delhi have been…
(2026-10-21). That time when Donald Trump asked Iran to Nuke American Cities. juancole.com ( Well, let me start with this: If I went back in time and tried to tell my parents or anyone else in that ancient world of my childhood and youth about a future Donald Trump presidency (and managed to explain — no sm…
(2026-10-21). Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China. geo.tv Russian President Vladimir Putin, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials attend a meeting at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 21, 2026. — ReutersPutin announces release of retired US teacher held in Russia.Ukraine complains of disruption to use…
(2026-10-21). New US Great Game in Central Asia? Rubio faces reality check. infobrics.org Washington is seeking influence over Eurasia's strategic trade corridors, from Central Asia to Turkey and Greece. Rubio's visit exposes both the ambitions and contradictions of Trump's approach to Russia and China.
(2026-10-21). Britain Deploys Royal Air Force to Support Saudi Monarchy Against Yemeni Resistance. wibailoutpeople.org Prime Minister Andy Burham says the fighter jets are only there for "defensive purposes" while the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is facing monumental defeats against the Ansur Allah By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday October 21, 2026Geostrategic Analysis As the Yemeni resistance movement, the Ansur Allah, carries on its struggle against the western imperialist-backed Kingdom …
(2026-10-21). Riyadh Overhauls Its Regional Strategy. international-reporters.com Caught between the deployment of French troops, a newly minted defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, and a sudden freeze on NEOM's massive construction projects, the quagmire of the Yemeni conflict is rapidly derailing the Saudi Kingdom's ambitions of greatness.At King Khalid International…
(2026-10-21). Fact check: Viral visuals do not show Bangladeshi man, woman executed in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Several people, including Indian propaganda accounts based on their past posts, have been sharing visuals on multiple social media platforms since October 16, 2026, allegedly showing a Bangladeshi man and woman executed over an indecent act in a mosque in Makkah. However, some of the visuals are old, while others have been doctored. | A Bangladeshi man and woman were executed on October 14, 2026, after being convicted of committing an "indecent act" inside a mosque, according to the Saudi interior ministry. The ministry did not specify the nature of the offending act. | Bangladesh has reached out to the Saudi…
(2026-10-21). Electronic Arts to cut 400 jobs, shut down BioWare, cancel next 'Mass Effect' game. tribune.com.pk 
Electronic Arts (EA) plans to lay off 400 employees, close its BioWare studio and cancel the next "Mass Effect" game, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. | The layoffs will affect 3% of the US video game publisher's workforce, including 50 employees at BioWare, the studio behind the popular "Mass Effect" and "Dragon Age" franchises. | In an internal letter, EA executives said the company reviewed its operations and decided to cancel several projects to reduce costs. | Read: Saudi-led consortium finalises $55b acquisition of gaming giant EA | "Across our portfolio, we're making deliberate choices to align talent a…
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). How Many Goals Cristiano Ronaldo Will Score Today, Fans Wait to Count. ummid.com As Al Nassr FC prepares to take on Neom in its next Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) Group Match Tuesday October 20, 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to count how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score.
(2026-10-21). Arabia Saudí reaviva su guerra sectaria en Yemen. strategic-culture.su Riad vuelve a tender la mano a las fuerzas religiosas cuya influencia MbS se pasó años frenando. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En unas imágenes difu…
(2026-10-21). Hegseth secretly meets Netanyahu as US prepares to resume attacks on Iran. wsws.org The secret meeting at Ovda air base took place eight days before Israel's election and amid US press reports that the Pentagon has been ordered to prepare for major combat operations against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-21). Trump endorses Bibi, JD Vance won't follow? US VP explains why he's staying out of Israel's polls. hindustantimes.com A fresh political divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over Israel's upcoming elections. After Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, Vance declined to back any Israeli candidate, saying his focus was on American candidates and the US midterm elections. His remarks have fuelled speculation about differences within the administration over Israel, amid previous disagreements over policy towards Israel and Iran.
(2026-10-21). Another Attack on Iran After the Elections Remains a Possibility. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After months of uncertainty and political wrangling, the United States and Israel are approaching two pivotal elections that could directly affect the political futures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's parliamentary election is scheduled for October 27, 2026, while the US midterm …
(2026-10-21). Nearly Half Of All US Active-Duty Troops Oppose War On Iran. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. The findings mirror a broader collapse in support for the war. As Trump's approval falls to a record low ahead of the midterms. Nearly half of all US active-duty service members oppose the military's role in the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a poll conducted by Change Research for veteran-led advocacy …
(2026-10-21). Most voters in key states want to block US arms transfers to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org A majority of likely voters in each of six key swing states — Georgia, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas — say they approve of measures to block the transfer of bombs to Israel, according to a
(2026-10-21). Netanyahu Says His Directive to the Israeli Military Is to 'Overthrow the Iranian Regime'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his directive to the Israeli military is to "overthrow the regime in Iran" as he continues to ramp up his rhetoric in the days before the October 27 Israeli elections. "My directive to the IDF, the Mossad, and the defense establishment… [is] to overthrow the regime …
(2026-10-21). Kelly Ayotte's Data Center Reversal Has A Potential Million-Dollar Footnote. levernews.com 
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(2026-10-21). Trump's Transportation Secretary Wants You to Pay More Junk Fees. otherwords.org You probably won't believe this, boys and girls, but there was a time when government regulatory officials believed it was their public duty to — get this — serve the public! | How? By enforcing laws intended to protect consumers, workers, the environment, and other targets of raw corporate greed. Today, though, the far-right plutocrats behind Trump's Project 2025 have turned our national protection agencies into private escort services for corporate predators. | Consider the monopolistic airline giants that have made price gouging and passenger abuse their normal business practice. | It got so bad th…
(2026-10-21). 'I oppose genocide' singer on Israel stealing likeness for AI slopaganda video. skwawkbox.org Portuguese-British-Angolan singer DDB has issued a statement condemning Israel's theft of her likeness for an AI 'slopaganda' video. The video, which tries to deny that the colony is a colony, was posted by the official @israel X account with a comment that Israel had 'gone home'. But clips remain online: "I oppose genocide" In her …
(2026-10-21). The Idiot's Guide To States — And Their 'Rights'. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack The claim that Israel has a 'right' to exist is not what it seems. It's really the diabolical claim that Israel has a right to commit apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinians 1. States exist. Some 200 of them. 2. States are the political arrangement in which a people express their …
(2026-10-21). Targeting Samidoun will not intimidate solidarity with Palestine — Jaldía Abubakra. samidoun.net Targeting Samidoun will not intimidate solidarity with Palestine Jaldía Abubakra While we are witnessing a genocide live, documented by its victims and displayed by its own perpetrators, there are media outlets and journalists who have the audacity to target those who organize for the freedom of Palestine. They turn the defense of prisoners into grounds …
(2026-10-21). All Art Is Political When You Live in a Genocidal Dystopia. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Oct 16, 2026 During a speech at the Las Vegas Sphere on Saturday, Metallica frontman James Hetfield took aim at artists like Macklemore for making political statements about the genocide in Gaza during their concerts. "I just gotta say, Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with …
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). NZ's foreign policy obligation to confront Israel's Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs New Zealand is failing its responsibilities towards the Palestinian people; a people who are dying from the actions of Israel. Its responsibilities to hold Israel to account are laid out in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, 1948. States are obliged to prevent and punish…
(2026-10-21). Democracy Now! 2026-10-21 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 21, 2026; Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort; "When the Bubble Bursts": Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs | Headlines for October 21, 2026; Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort; "When the Bubble Bursts": Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs…
(2026-10-21). Albania Protests Escalate Over Corruption, Planned Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort. truthout.org Student-led anti-corruption and cost-of-living protests in Albania are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, among other demands. Hundreds of injuries and arrests have been reported amid a violent police crackdown, along with widespread damage to public and private property. The student demands are an outgrowth of the "Flamingo Revolution," which erupted earlier this year in… |
(2026-10-21). Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote. aljazeera.com Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.
(2026-10-21). Cuba Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, condemned the arrest warrant against Raúl Castro issued in Florida, calling it a political maneuver for electoral purposes. He described the arrest warrant issued on Monday, October 19, in Florida, United States, against former Cuban president, General Raúl Castro Ruz as a "pathetic Miami circus" and a "reprehensible action" …
(2026-10-21). Economic Reforms in Cuba Open Up New Possibilities for Private Companies in Neighborhood Market Network. orinocotribune.com Currently, Cuba is transforming part of its state network of warehouses, markets, and butcher shops into Neighborhood Markets, establishments that remain state-owned but whose management can be taken over by the private sector, cooperatives, state-owned enterprises, or foreign investors. According to Cuban authorities, this initiative aims to bring food and other supplies closer to communities, …
(2026-10-21). Cuba, catastrofe sociale e umanitaria. strategic-culture.su Gli errori compiuti negli ultimi decenni dal Partito Comunista di Cuba e il criminale e pluridecennale embargo statunitense, rinvigorito e rafforzato negli ultimi mesi da Marco Rubio a nome dell'amministrazione statunitense stanno portando Cuba verso la catastrofe sociale e umanitaria. | Segue nostro Oggi Cuba è intanto un'isola spopolata. Di dodici milioni di cubani, almeno un milione e mezzo se ne erano già andati prima del 2020 e due…
(2026-10-21). Burnham govt declares war on pro-Palestine pupils, teachers. skwawkbox.org Education secretary Lucy Powell has announced a crackdown on the pro-Palestine speech and activism of teachers and pupils. Powell is a long-time member of the 'Labour Friends of Israel' (LFI) pressure group, voted for the terror banning of Palestine Action and did not vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. Powell has announced that the Burnham …
(2026-10-21). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Monday 11/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-10-21). 'Apartheid automation': How Israel uses AI to monitor Palestinian land, movement and lives. tribune.com.pk 
From detecting changes to Palestinian homes through satellite imagery to scanning faces at military checkpoints and identifying people for deadly strikes, Israel's expanding use of artificial intelligence is raising concerns about how automated technology is being used to control Palestinian lives. | In the occupied West Bank, AI-powered systems are helping Israeli authorities monitor land, buildings and movement, raising fears that the technology could facilitate demolitions and accelerate displacement. | In Gaza, investigations have documented accounts of AI-generated lists of suspected targets being used to…
(2026-10-21). Google DeepMind Engineer Resigns in Protest of Pentagon Contract. theintercept.com 
Sofia Liguori, a research engineer working at DeepMind, resigned in protest this week from Google's pioneering artificial intelligence laboratory. Unlike a wave of other AI researchers who have Disenchanted and disturbed by Google's military contracts with the U.S. and Israel, Liguori says she could no longer stand working a…
(2026-10-21). Chris Hedges And Joe Sacco: Bearing Witness To Gaza As The World Looks Away. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer In Requiem for Gaza, the veteran reporter and comics journalist preserve the stories of Palestinian survivors—and confront the Western institutions that have enabled their destruction. The destruction of Gaza does not end with the killing. It reaches into memory, culture and history, threatening to erase the lives behind the casualty counts. In Requiem …
(2026-10-21). Cancer patient and grandmother Amal Ghazi al-Rifi and her daughter Yasmin al-Rifi abducted by occupation forces in Gaza. samidoun.net 
Two Palestinian women from Gaza, Amal Ghazi al-Rifi, a cancer patient, & her daughter Yasmin Refaat al-Rifi, were abducted by Zionists at Rafah crossing returning to Gaza from medical care in Egypt on the evening of Tuesday, 20 October 2026. This video features Amal's grandson speaking about his missing grandmother. Amal and Yasmin were returning …
(2026-10-21). Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza as 10-Year-Old Boy Succumbs to Wounds From Earlier IDF Attack. news.antiwar.com
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Hypotheses on Contemporary Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Reinaldo Iturriza López — Oct 17, 2026 1. In the preparatory notes for his Book of Passages, Walter Benjamin referred to the overcoming of the concepts of decadence and progress as two sides of the same coin. As for the latter, his critique was directed specifically at the "bourgeois way of thinking." Under its …
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: Families Affected by June 24 Earthquakes Move to New Temporary Housing Units. orinocotribune.com On Monday afternoon, dozens of families who had lost their homes in the June 24 double earthquake were moved to the first temporary houses built in Ciudad Caribia by the Venezuelan government. These families that transferred to the single-family temporary housing units on Monday, October 19, had been living at the César Nieves temporary shelter …
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: From revolution to recolonization. links.org.au 
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz examine the Venezuelan leadership's capitulation before US imperialism, historical precedents and long-term implications.
(2026-10-21). Biting the hand that arms Kyiv? On TV, Zelensky takes massive American support grievances public | US. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Washington of imposing unexplained restrictions on Starlink and Starshield services and failing to provide advance warnings of Russian missile attacks. Zelensky also warned that Ukraine is running critically low on US-supplied Patriot interceptors and urged further assistance. The White House has strongly denied his claims, as Kyiv expresses frustration over military support delays and stalled efforts to tighten sanctions on Russia.
(2026-10-21). Resisting uprooting in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settlers are blocking, assaulting, and robbing Palestinian olive harvesters. For some 100,000 families in the West Bank who rely on the harvest for income, this season may decide whether the olive harvest survives at all.
(2026-10-21). Farmers blocked from olive harvest in occ. West Bank, volunteers detained. aljazeera.com Palestinian farmers are still being blocked from accessing their olive groves by Israeli settlers and the military…
(2026-10-21). Occupation forces display photos of Ibrahim Hamed in solitary confinement during invasion of Silwad, threatening Palestinian prisoners and detainees. samidoun.net 
Late last night and early this morning, 21 October 2026 in Silwad, in the West Bank of occupied Palestine, Zionist occupation forces stormed the village, invading and taking over Palestinian homes as military bases and conducting widespread field interrogations of dozens of Palestinians. During the interrogations and inside the occupied homes, they displayed and posted …
(2026-10-21). Line 5 Opponents Confront Wis. Gov. Evers: 'Drink the Future Water of Lake Superior'. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-10-21). French Protests: Netanyahu-Trump Iran War Pricey Gasoline have left 28% of the French Hungry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The demonstrations across France this past weekend had many causes and attracted protesters from a wide swathe of French society. Among the many causes, however, was one in which our readers will have a special interest. It was the price of fuel, which is high in France precisely because of the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran. |
(2026-10-21). Olive Theft is Just one Component of Israel's Colonial Structure. juancole.com ( The UN Special Rapporteurs…
(2026-10-21). Ken Salazar Is Campaigning Against A Tax On People Like Ken Salazar. levernews.com 
(2026-10-21). Analysis estimates 1.5 million Latinos have lost SNAP benefits since the tax law passed. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-10-21). Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to decide whether federal courts can review his detention. nationofchange.org 
Justice Alito twice extended the filing deadline, and the full Third Circuit declined to rehear the case by a single vote.
(2026-10-21). Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes five-year Arctic oil rule covering polar bear and walrus disturbance. nationofchange.org 
The industry's own estimate counts 123 polar bear harassments and no deaths over the period, while the agency's rule lists how deaths could still occur.
(2026-10-21). From Small Islands to Antalya: COP31 Must Move Climate Promises from Paper to People. nationofchange.org 
The former president of Seychelles writes that the climate summit in Antalya, Turkey must turn promises into delivery for small island states.
(2026-10-21). "The River Can't Be Trusted" nationofchange.org 
After wildfires scarred the Sacramento Mountains above Ruidoso, New Mexico, the community was under heightened threat of catastrophic flooding. Officials were aware but continued to promote the town to tourists who were oblivious to the danger.
(2026-10-21). States Are Forcing Hospitals To Offer More People Financial Aid. In Oregon, It's Working. nationofchange.org 
Oregon passed a law to require hospitals to proactively screen patients to see if they qualify for financial aid. Patients got immediate relief. Hospitals pushed to roll back the law following federal cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
(2026-10-21). Women more likely than men to say officials have failed on sexual assault. nationofchange.org New polling, shared exclusively with The 19th, finds a gender gap in trust of elected officials and college Greek culture, two weeks before the midterms.
(2026-10-21). AFL-CIO's Shuler tells Tucson to vote now because 'shit's too expensive'. peoplesworld.org 
TUCSON, Ariz.—A standing room-only crowd of union members and retirees greeted AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler in Tucson to kick off a labor walk as part of Saturday's No Kings Day observations. Over a hundred campaigners gathered at the IBEW union hall to meet Shuler, while thousands more Tucsonans turned out at a half-dozen other locations …
(2026-10-21). 'East of Eden' review: A sprawling and relevant critique of American values. peoplesworld.org 
East of Eden, the Netflix series based on the John Steinbeck novel and the '50s film that followed it, is a work of two remarkable auteurs, the writer Zoe Kazan and the actress Florence Pugh. Steinbeck's sometimes sprawling critique of American values and the American character and their molding by a rabid capitalism where money …
(2026-10-21). Sally Rooney, Palestine Action and Britain's anti-terror Law. peoplesworld.org 
On 14 October 2026, Faber & Faber, the British publisher of Irish writer Sally Rooney, confirmed it will no longer offer her works in any format in the British market. The reason for this decision is Britain's anti-terror legislation: Rooney publicly stated that she would use her book royalties to support "Palestine Action," an organization …
(2026-10-21). Dungeons Dragons creative team goes union with CWA. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The dice have rolled in favor of worker organization. The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) creative team has gone union, with the Communications Workers, despite opposition from their employer, the electronic and board game giant Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary. The 100 workers are the latest group of employees to enlist with CODE-CWA, …
(2026-10-21). Union members map a fighting strategy from shop floor to ballot box. peoplesworld.org 
DEARBORN, Mich.—Facing a MAGA administration that attacks workers at home and fuels wars abroad, union members from across Michigan gathered at United Auto Workers Local 600 this past Saturday to map out a working-class response ahead of the November midterm elections. The Labor Town Hall became a rallying cry to leverage union power not just …
(2026-10-21). As MAGA tries to rig the vote, Black students say no. peoplesworld.org 
On Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen from North Carolina A&T sat down at the whites-only lunch counter of the Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave. Students from Bennett College, the Black women's college across town, soon joined them, and within weeks the sit-in movement had spread across the South. Students from those same …
(2026-10-21). US shocker: Woman confesses to killing five-year-old daughter, Indian-origin father seeks financial assistance for funeral. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A woman in New York allegedly killed her five-year-old daughter and later called the police to confess to the crime. Now, the girl's father, who is of Indian origin, is seeking financial help to cover her funeral expenses.On October 14, 32-year-old Francis Cabello called the emergency number 911 and reportedly told the police, "I killed my daughter."When police arrived at Cabello's home in Queens, they found the girl, Fabiana, unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.Cabello was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She has not disclosed the r…
(2026-10-21). Separated by borders, united by scam: Four Indians, three Pakistanis join hands to defraud Canadian banks using AI. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Three Pakistani men allegedly worked with four Indian men living in Canada to cheat Canadian banks using fake identities created with artificial intelligence (AI).According to Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the suspects allegedly used AI-generated passports and photographs to create fake identities and open bank accounts. The Pakistani members reportedly opened the accounts online, while their Indian partners in Canada received the credit cards. The cards were then used to spend the full credit limits before being discarded.The alleged fraud came to light on October…
(2026-10-21). Law, Written in Spray Paint. publicbooks.org "Paying attention to the temporary markings etched onto the asphalt, we are afforded a glimpse into the otherwise hidden world that lies below the city's surface."
(2026-10-21). Libya's maritime deal with Türkiye angers EU states. x.com 
The pact is "illegal, null and void" and violates international maritime law and other states' sovereign rights, Greece and Cyprus have said | Libya's eastern-based parliament has approved a disputed maritime agreement with Türkiye, drawing condemnation from Greece and Cyprus over competing boundaries and energy rights in the Mediterranean. | The House of Representatives voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse the agreement, which was first signed in November 2019 between Ankara and Libya's internationally recognized government in Tripoli. Lawmakers also overturned a 2020 decision to sever political ties…
(2026-10-21). How The U.S. Army's 'Navy' Aims To Go More Autonomous With Its Vessels In The Pacific. twz.com 
The U.S. Army wants to infuse new autonomous capabilities into its current and future fleets of amphibious landing ships and other watercraft. The service is also aiming to acquire up to 100 new purpose-built uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The
(2026-10-21). Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Spotted Carrying New AIM-174B And AIM-260 Long-Range Missiles Together. twz.com 
The image of the VX-31 Super Hornet gives us a glimpse of what's soon to appear in the fleet, and the two missiles will also be joined by the AIM-424 Malice.
(2026-10-21). Any Decision To Buy New-Build F-16s Not An "Urgent" Priority: USAF. twz.com 
A top USAF general said new F-16s are "maybe the lazy" route, but are an option as the service strives for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035.
(2026-10-21). Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Shown Launching Aerial Drones For The First Time. twz.com 
New video shows a 12-tube drone launcher and two deployable masts in action, offering new insights to what Ghost Shark can do and how it could be used.
(2026-10-21). Florida executes William Reaves Jr., 77, a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. wsws.org Reaves execution encapsulates the barbarism of capital punishment in America: the execution of an elderly man, a combat veteran whose psychological injuries were never put before the jury, sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury.
(2026-10-21). Volkswagen plans worldwide pay freeze until 2030. wsws.org With immediate effect, the salaries of roughly 650,000 VW employees worldwide are to be frozen. For the 275,000 employees in Germany, a multi-year pay freeze would mean a loss in real income of far more than ten percent. The works council and the IG Metall union are downplaying the move.
(2026-10-21). Smart Solar fires over 80 after wildcat strike in Türkiye. wsws.org Workers at Smart Solar's factory in Aliaƒüa, ƒ∞zmir, are fighting mass layoffs, unpaid wages and the company's refusal to recognize the union they chose.
(2026-10-21). Flood disaster in Istanbul, at least 9 people dead. wsws.org While the well-to-do waited it out in secure luxury residences or left the city altogether, working people—those living in basement flats and along the streams, and those forced to go to work—bore the real cost of the disaster.
(2026-10-21). Postal workers oppose DM26 restructuring at Royal Mail: "We cannot trust anything the CWU says" wsws.org Speaking from Glasgow, George told WSWS: "From the ODM 'pilots' to DM26, every stage of this attack has been co-authored by our own union officials, sitting with management to supervise job cuts, workload increases and the two-tier workforce."
(2026-10-21). Irish union leaders call off second public sector strike to hold talks on government's terms. wsws.org Two days after the first national public sector strike in 17 years, Irish union leaders suspended a second stoppage and entered talks on the government's terms, with nothing offered on pay.
(2026-10-21). Over 100,000 join protests and strikes in Italy. wsws.org Youth protests, lorry blockades and strikes are spreading across Italy, while the Meloni government responds with police-state measures, and the trade unions seek to contain the movement.
(2026-10-21). The bond markets, rearmament and the global assault on social spending. wsws.org The immediate ruling class agenda is budget cuts amounting to €54 billion which will make major inroads into social spending. But this is only the start.
(2026-10-21). Trump calls French protests a "full-on revolution," demands mass deportations. wsws.org Behind the fascist president's demands for deportations lies the fear that workers will recognize their common struggle against inequality, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-21). Lawful permanent resident dies in ICE concentration camp. wsws.org Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE custody in Texas this year and the second in Laredo.
(2026-10-21). 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada vote overwhelmingly for strike against layoffs and threatened plant selloff. wsws.org None of the issues that motivated Stellantis workers to vote for a strike can be resolved within the framework of a collective bargaining struggle. They require the waging of an industrial and political counteroffensive against the global restructuring of the auto industry.
(2026-10-21). Government reprioritises R3.8 billion to protect women. sanews.gov.za Government reprioritises R3.8 billion to protect women | In response to the recent spate of murders and attacks on women, government has reprioritised R3.8 billion over the 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period to appoint 3 552 social workers. | It has also allocated R186 million to strengthen the criminal justice response by increasing forensic and investigative capacity. | This, according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) during a sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday. | Godongwana said the funds give effect to President…
(2026-10-21). Gross tax revenue forecast revised upwards. sanews.gov.za Gross tax revenue forecast revised upwards | South Africa's gross tax revenue forecast for 2026/27 has been revised upwards by R17.1 billion, supported by stronger-than-expected collections from corporate income tax, dividends tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday. | The revised forecast reflects an improved revenue outlook compared with the February estimate. | "A large portion of this improvement is due to higher commodity prices, and these gains are expected to dissipate over the medium term. Overall, gross tax revenue is projected to increase from R2.14 trilli…
(2026-10-21). Government identifies R38.1 billion in medium-term savings. sanews.gov.za Government identifies R38.1 billion in medium-term savings | Government has identified R38.1 billion in savings over the medium term as it works to improve the quality of spending and direct funds towards efficient and effective programmes. ⚪ The savings form part of a shift away from incremental, input-driven budgeting towards strategic decisions based on outcomes, affordability and value for money. ⚪ Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said government is phasing out programmes that are no longer fit for purpose. ⚪ "We are also restructuring underperforming and inefficient programmes, and reducing administrativ…
(2026-10-21). Government boosts funding to fight crime and corruption. sanews.gov.za Government boosts funding to fight crime and corruption | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an R810 million recapitalisation of the South African Police Service (SAPS) vehicle fleet next year, alongside an additional R2.2 billion over the medium term to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. | "Crime and corruption weaken governance and hold back the economy. They rob the fiscus of funds intended for service delivery and raise the cost of doing business," the Minister said on Wednesday. | Godongwana made the remarks while delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), in which he…
(2026-10-21). Infrastructure reforms unlock projects worth more than R207 billion. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure reforms unlock projects worth more than R207 billion | Government is redirecting spending from consumption to infrastructure investment in an effort to accelerate economic growth, expand productive capacity, and improve public services. | "Infrastructure is a catalyst for economic growth and remains at the centre of government's reform agenda. We are shifting spending towards productive investment that expands economic capacity, improves access to essential services and supports employment. Our goal is not simply to spend more, but to spend better. ⚪ "Every rand invested must deliver greater econ…
(2026-10-21). South African economy shows resilience despite global shocks. sanews.gov.za South African economy shows resilience despite global shocks | Government's commitment to ensure economic progress is bearing fruit. | The after the past few years has seen the country on the back foot of the effects of state capture, the COVID-19 pandemic, low growth as well as rising expenditure and debt. ⚪ This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday. | Godongwana noted that damage from stringent challenges "demanded that we change course". | "Government committed itself to move away from fiscal fragility towa…
(2026-10-21). Finance Minister announces fuel levy relief. sanews.gov.za Finance Minister announces fuel levy relief | Consumers will breathe a sigh of relief, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement of a reduction in the general fuel levy. | The Minister made the announcement during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered in Parliament on Wednesday. | Fuel increases have put strain on households and businesses, with petrol and diesel costs reaching record highs due to increases in Brent Crude Oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East. | "To provide temporary relief, the fuel levy will be reduced by R3 per litre for diesel and R1.50 per l…
(2026-10-21). Reform programme: "not abstract policy measures" sanews.gov.za Reform programme: "not abstract policy measures" | South Africa's reform progress continues to record progress, moving from plans to implementation in sectors including electricity, logistics and water, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasising the importance of continuing the reform journey. ⚪ Government's reforms programme is aimed at dismantling barriers to investment, economic growth and employment in South Africa. | "The structural reforms are not abstract policy measures. They affect the daily lives of South Africans. Take the water sector, for example. Poorly maintained infrastructure, high water…
(2026-10-21). French journalist Saporta suspended for challenging 'Macroniste' over school protests. skwawkbox.org French journalist Isabelle Saporta has been suspended by TV channel LCI for daring to challenge a former minister in anti-democratic president Emmanuel Macron's government over the 'Lycéens' protests sweeping France. "Ashes of shame" Saporta was co-hosting the 'Brunet Unfiltered' programme when she told French 'deputy' (MP) Prisca Thevenot that Macron's rule was "sink[ing]" France and …
(2026-10-21). Latest antisemitism scam suggests Jewish pupils face antisemitism at Jewish schools. skwawkbox.org The Israel lobby won't allow itself to be constrained by facts or reason in its attempts to support Israel and smear its critics — and the same applies to the latest attempted moral panic. Pro-Israel 'mainstream' media are amplifying a soon-to-be-published government report that claims at least 60% of Jewish children have faced antisemitism at …
(2026-10-21). Bucks County's domestic violence response agency marks 50 years. whyy.org On Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered in a courtyard in Doylestown as organizers read the names of 119 Bucks County residents who have died from domestic violence since the 1980s. | Organizers said the "night of remembrance" is a solemn reminder of the importance of the work done by "I think a lot of times people don't realize how deadly domestic violence is," said Jen Locker, executive director of A Woman's Place. "They think it's just an issue in…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Rutgers unions criticize university's salary proposal as contract talks continue. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Management at Rutgers University has drawn the ire of unions it has been negotiating with since spring over how they presented its salary proposal. | In a letter obtained by WHYY News, Abdel Kanan, Rutgers' associate vice president and deputy general counsel, said the salary proposals, which have ranged from 6—10% depending on the union, "are not feasible in the economic times." | Rutgers countered with a university-wide program it said would direc…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots. whyy.org Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. | NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said even if Colin Kaepernick does not find his way on an NFL roster this upcoming season the league would welcome his insights to "help us and guide us and help us to make better decisions" on complex issues.
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Philly teens advocate for universal free student SEPTA passes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ciera Drayton, 14, just started high school but already knows the stress of daily commuting. She lives in South Philadelphia but attends Mercy Career and Technical School on the north side. She wakes up at 5 a.m. every day and uses her student SEPTA pass to take two buses, the 47 and 60, to arrive at school around 7: 30 a.m. | Her commute can be crowded and chaotic, and paying for public transit is yet another challenge. Her mother had a baby just as the school year began, an…
(2026-10-21). Trump, Putin, Ukraine and fuel prices. whyy.org Why has Trump repeatedly sided with Putin? What does it mean for America's security, economy and the war in Ukraine?
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-10-21). Key moments in Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. whyy.org Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to The one-time Super Bowl MVP is expected to make a full recovery. | A timeline of Hurts' medical issues this season: | Oct. 4, 2026: | Hurts takes a cleat to his left calf during a game against the Los Angeles Rams. | Oct. 8, 2026: | Hurts visits the Eagles training room requesting treatment for his calf after practicing in full for two days.
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Autumn is here, and leaves are falling. What should Philadelphia residents do with them? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Over the next few weeks, the autumn cooling will coat the ground in hues of red, orange and yellow. | For many, a blanket of leaves underfoot is a fall staple, but others will look to rid their lawns of the leafy interlopers. But experts say that it might be time to put down the rake. An estimated
(2026-10-21). Inside a Philadelphia clinic's intensive approach to suicide prevention. whyy.org
(2026-10-21). Want to make friends in Philly? These rugby players suggest a good tackle. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Travis Hegasi first joined the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club in the spring of 2000. There were barely enough people to make a team. | Fifteen players on the field, and three subs, all locked in to support one another in a sport whose intensity, she says, can forge lifelong bonds. | "We went to battle, 18 of us," the now 50-year-old veteran of the sport recalled on an early fall evening in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood. | Now a coach with the gender-inclusive club…
(2026-10-21). Trea Turner, Analytics, Dave Dombrowski The World Series. whyy.org It's been almost a week since Dave Dombrowski spoke to the media about the 2026 season. Some closing thoughts on his comments.
(2026-10-21). From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis refuse partition and repression. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-21). European Civil Unrest Highlights the Social Crisis in the Western Industrial States. wibailoutpeople.org From France, Belgium, Italy, Albania and beyond the existing world system is disintegrating By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday October 21, 2026Political Economy Review From early October students have taken the lead in expressing their discontent with the economics of educational administration in France. The walkouts, strikes and rebellions did not erupt in a political …
(2026-10-21). Madison: Labor Community Supporters Join UAW Local 2320 Members at Informational Picket to Demand a Just Contract at Legal Action of Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Starbucks Baristas Show Up at CEO's Talk at UT Austin's School of Business. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Last Wednesday, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol gave a VIP talk at UT Austin's McCombs School of Business. Austin baristas showed up too. Through heat AND rain, union baristas and allies picketed outside, marched to Rowling Hall, and chanted "No Contract, No Coffee!" loud enough that it disrupted his event. …
(2026-10-21). United Legal Workers at Legal Action of Wisconsin Demand Fair Contract Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-21). Support Nurses at St. Mary's in Madison Sign Petition Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). WBW Takes Part in Local Rallies to Move U.S. Congress to End War on Iran. worldbeyondwar.org 
World BEYOND War's chapter in Madison held a press conference on the sidewalk in front of Senator Tammy Baldwin's office in Madison, Wisconsin. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-21). US accuses Canada of election interference ahead of midterms. aljazeera.com Washington cites Canadian tariffs, political meetings and anti-Trump ads as evidence of attempted election interference.
(2026-10-21). Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say. aljazeera.com The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.
(2026-10-21). Apple Bans "Nudify" Apps, A Massive Victory for Survivors. commondreams.org UltraViolet, a leading national women-led gender-justice organization responsible for numerous impactful victories against sexual predators and tech-facilitated sexual violence, issued the following statement in response to Apple updating its
(2026-10-21). China and Egypt deepen cooperation on earthquake early warning. ecns.cn China's earthquake agency and an Egyptian research institute have signed a memorandum of understanding on earthquake disaster reduction, the China Earthquake Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Xpeng Aeroht's flying car rolls off production line for UAE trial zone. ecns.cn The first Land Aircraft Carrier flying vehicle, the X3-F, for a low-altitude flight pilot zone in the United Arab Emirates rolled off the production line at Xpeng Aeroht's flying car factory in Guangzhou on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Wu Qing wins women's F33 shot put gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. ecns.cn China's Wu Qing won gold in the women's F33 shot put at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan on Tuesday, breaking the Games record with a throw of 7.63 meters.
(2026-10-21). Starbucks China to require purchases for seating from Oct. 22. ecns.cn Starbucks will require customers to make a purchase to sit in its stores across China starting Thursday, with signs to be displayed, the company told The Paper, a Chinese news outlet.
(2026-10-21). China adds new direct freight train service from Zhengzhou to Thailand. ecns.cn A new scheduled express freight train service linking China, Laos and Thailand now connects Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, directly with Map Ta Phut in Thailand, Zhengzhou Customs said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds recorded at Tianjin's Qilihai Wetland. ecns.cn More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds have been recorded passing through the Qilihai Wetland in Ninghe District, north China's Tianjin Municipality during the peak migration season, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). China's railway fixed-asset investment rises 1.3% to $89 billion in first three quarters. ecns.cn Investment in China's railway sector totaled 601.2 billion yuan (about $89.1 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 1.3% year on year, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). HKIA passenger traffic rises 10.1% in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 49.1 million passengers and 302,075 flight movements in the first three quarters of 2026, up 10.1% and 3.9% year on year, respectively, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Taiwan Affairs Office praises Jay Chou for embracing identity as a Chinese singer. ecns.cn Taiwan singer Jay Chou has received praise from the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office for embracing the identity of a "Chinese singer" after he shared and liked a video of himself being introduced that way at an event.
(2026-10-21). APEC finance ministers meet in Hong Kong to discuss regional economic stability, transformation. ecns.cn The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, marking the first time the city has hosted an APEC ministerial meeting.
(2026-10-21). China's CERES-1 rocket launches new satellite. ecns.cn The CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket blasts off from the ocean waters near the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province at 11: 39 a.m (Beijing Time) on Oct. 21, 2026. China launched the rocket on Wednesday, placing a new satellite into planned orbit.
(2026-10-21). Man detained over fake $35,000 ticket rumor involving Chinese star Xiao Zhan. ecns.cn A 33-year-old man has been detained for spreading false claims that a front-row ticket to Chinese actor and singer Xiao Zhan's upcoming concert cost 250,000 yuan ($35,100), Chinese police said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Indians struggle to prove voting eligibility amid voter roll revision. geo.tv
(2026-10-21). UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests. geo.tv Police personnel scuffle with protesters who crossed the barricades during a protest by the All India Students' Association demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, India, October 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-21). Marco Rubio's big trade signal in Mumbai: US—India deal 'very, very close' to the finish line | Watch. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India-US ties as an "extraordinary alignment" on core national interests. Speaking in Mumbai, Rubio highlighted cooperation in trade, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific security. Listen here…
(2026-10-21). Vietnam: Independent Trade Unions Suppressed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker walks past a sign with the Vietnamese Communist Party flag in Hanoi, October 5, 2020. | © 2020 NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images | The Vietnamese government is systematically suppressing the rights of workers to organize independent unions despite trade agreements that require it to support labor rights.Officials have repeatedly made false, misleading, and deceptive claims about supporting independent unions while making clear that they would target anyone who tried to exercise labor rights. The government routinely used criminal laws to prosecute rights activists.Vietnam's…
(2026-10-21). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). 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
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Before You Vote on Props "D, E, A, and F" What the Board of Supervisor's Budget & Leg Said. indybay.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria's first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say. aljazeera.com The Bundibugyo strain outbreak is the DR Congo's deadliest ever and has now reached West Africa for the first time.
(2026-10-21). Canadian publisher drops writer Thelyson Orelien over AI use in novel. aljazeera.com Publisher Boreal says investigations confirmed the Haitian-Canadian Thelyson Orelien used AI in his breakthrough novel.
(2026-10-21). Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child. aljazeera.com An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
(2026-10-21). Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick's tactics after Como hammering. aljazeera.com Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.
(2026-10-21). Real Madrid rout RB Leipzig 4-1 to continue perfect Champions League start. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.
(2026-10-21). Declan Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League. aljazeera.com Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.
(2026-10-21). Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid. aljazeera.com The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
(2026-10-21). Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race. aljazeera.com The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.
(2026-10-21). Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine in biggest haul in a decade. aljazeera.com Colombian authorities have seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the Caribbean port of Cartagena…
(2026-10-21). Jason Alexander recalls Palestinian protection in Ramallah. aljazeera.com Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.
(2026-10-21). What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines? aljazeera.com Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
(2026-10-21). UK Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate after Al Jazeera investigation. aljazeera.com The UK's Conservatives suspend former candidate Jack Ross after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers.
(2026-10-21). India's 'Cockroach' leaders free after a week in jail. aljazeera.com Two top leaders of India's Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.
(2026-10-21). Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts. aljazeera.com Olfa ‚Å Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.
(2026-10-21). Steelers and Saints set for historic NFL clash in riot-hit Paris. aljazeera.com The NFL's Steelers and Saints will play in Paris on Sunday despite the riots.
(2026-10-21). Thousands march for school funding in Greece. aljazeera.com Teachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.
(2026-10-21). A Tenth of a Degree of Separation. AP Turns 0.1 ∞C in 2100 into the Amazon, Greenland and $1.2 Trillion. wattsupwiththat.com The tenth in this story will never face a thermometer anyway. It is the gap between two model projections of 2100, one with an American promise and one without. Only one of those worlds will happen, so there will never be anything to measure it against.
(2026-10-21). It's Still the Economy Stupid. Pew Finds Climate Policy Splits Voters by 51 Points as Energy Price Worries Hit 74%. wattsupwiththat.com How much more on the monthly electric bill would these voters accept for faster emissions cuts?
(2026-10-21). Europe Cooks With Gas; Africa Breathes Smoke. wattsupwiththat.com The EIB and World Bank policies that protect their climate scorecards while African women devote half their lives carrying water and children are lost to early death. That trade carries no scientific, moral, or economic justification.
(2026-10-21). BBC Bitesize Accused of 'Brainwashing' Schoolchildren with Left-Wing Views on Migration and Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com A Mail on Sunday investigation has found that the BBC's education website is pushing extreme Left-wing views on open borders, Net Zero and inequality to children as young as 11.
(2026-10-21). 'The Future of CCS Can No Longer Be Assumed' (a supporter rethinks …). wattsupwiththat.com Today, global operating nameplate capture capacity is approximately 60 million tonnes a year. If fully utilised, that would represent gross capture equivalent to roughly 14-15 hours of annual global energy and industrial emissions.
(2026-10-21). The AI policy debate suffers from a dangerous plague of vagueness. wattsupwiththat.com The whole AI policy debate borders on being incoherent because we literally do not know what we are talking about. This is very dangerous because incoherent policies passed in panic can be highly destructive.
(2026-10-21). The revolutionary process in France. unitedworldint.com The French people have crossed a threshold. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country, particularly in Paris, to protest the neoliberal regime despite police violence. Violence bred violence. Crowds of workers and students surged toward the gates of the Élysée Palace. Protesters and police clashed throughout the night on …
(2026-10-21). Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Halt Care for Incarcerated Trans People. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition from the Trump administration, which sought a stay on a lower court's injunction on a policy that would have denied gender-affirming care to federally incarcerated transgender people. That policy was implemented by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 that denied the existence… |
(2026-10-21). FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Broadcasters Over Poll Coverage. truthout.org Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday threatened broadcasters that cover what he described as "fake polls," which he said hurt "voter turnout and enthusiasm." In a social media post, Carr attacked news outlets for "amplifying or airing these polls without regard to basic journalistic ethics and without informing the public that those polls lack a scientific… |
(2026-10-21). Acton Says Ramaswamy Exploited Her Estranged Mother for Political Gain. truthout.org Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton has responded to a political ad produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign, which features her mother — whom she's been estranged from for decades — describing Acton as a liar. The ad is being widely criticized as distasteful because Acton accused her mother and her then-stepfather of abuse and sexual assault when she was… |
(2026-10-21). New Ad Calls Out GOP for "Creepy Fetish of Monitoring Children's Bathrooms" truthout.org A little girl walks into a bathroom and screams. Sitting there, scowling inside the stall, is the man who might be your next representative. "I'm your Republican congressman," the man says. "Now that we're in charge, I'm checking to make sure there's no trans people in the wrong bathroom." She protests; he insists. "I won the last election, and this is my priority. Now, let's make sure you're… |
(2026-10-21). Poll: 7 in 10 Americans Doubt Trump Will Accept Midterm Results. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that voters are deeply skeptical over whether President Donald Trump will accept the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, which Democrats are currently favored to win. The Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll, published earlier this week, asked respondents how confident they were regarding how Trump will react to the midterms. Only 28 percent said they were "very… |
(2026-10-21). Nurses Just Helped Win US's First Countywide 12-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy. truthout.org As a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, Jean Stone knows what it really means to live in a country with no paid parental leave. She's watched this scene play out so many times it's almost the norm: Once their babies stabilize in the NICU, parents often return to work to preserve whatever parental leave they have left for when their babies come home. Stone calls the parents in the… |
(2026-10-21). Texas Continued Permitting Data Centers After Greg Abbott Ordered a Pause. truthout.org Regulators in Texas did not stop processing permits for data center projects when Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause last month, according to an analysis of public records released Monday by the oil and gas watchdog group FracTracker. Amid an upswell of public opposition to the booming buildout of digital infrastructure in Texas, Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in… |
(2026-10-21). As More Unions Oppose ICE and Israel, the Right Is Cracking Down. truthout.org On September 22, The Free Press attacked the California Faculty Association (CFA), which represents about 29,000 faculty, librarians, counselors, and coaches across the California State University (CSU) system. Drawing on private discussions about a proposed Jewish caucus, including communications from a union Zoom meeting, the article accused CFA of antisemitism. How those communications reached… |
(2026-10-21). Closer ties with foreign firms to expand industries. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). Oil-driven inflation fears keep gold subdued. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs900 per tola on Wednesday to Rs434,536, despite a slight recovery in international markets, as oil-driven inflation concerns and tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per 10 grams declined by Rs772 to Rs372,544. Similarly, 22-karat gold per 10 grams dropped by Rs707 to Rs341,511. The domestic market's decline came even as spot gold in the US edged up 0.1% to $4,127.31 per ounce by 1510 GMT, recovering slightly after touching its lowest level since October 15 e…
(2026-10-21). GSP+ hinges on meeting EU standards. tribune.com.pk 
European Union Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, while referring to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) assessment of Pakistan covering the period 2023-2025, published on July 16, has emphasised that improvements in areas relating to human rights and rule of law commitments are essential for securing benefits under the new GSP+. | He met with the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) leadership to discuss Pakistan's position under the EU's GSP+ facility, the process ahead for the next phase of arrangement and the strategic importance of textile and apparel exports in Pakistan's trade relationship with the…
(2026-10-21). Govt mulls $2b LNG import decision. tribune.com.pk 
The government is sitting on a decision to import an estimated $2 billion worth of gas to cope with winter demand, despite the Petroleum Division's advice to begin the import process from the first week of October to avoid any disruption of supplies and social unrest. | The Petroleum Division had cautioned that due to any further delay in importing the gas, the government may have to resort to disconnecting supplies to the industry, power, fertiliser, compressed natural gas (CNG) and cement sectors to make sure residential consumers keep getting rationalised supplies and unrest is avoided. | But the Cabinet Co…
(2026-10-21). Malaysia edge Pakistan in Sultan of Johor Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysia edged Pakistan 3-2 to maintain their unbeaten record at the Sultan of Johor Cup and move closer to securing a place in the final. | The hosts secured a measure of revenge after losing twice to Pakistan at last month's Junior Asia Cup in Inner Mongolia, China. | Malaysia, coached by Nor Saiful Zaini, have won all three of their matches at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor and lead the standings. They are virtually assured of a place in the final, with only a match against Canada remaining on Friday. | Pakistan had an opportunity to take an early lead in the 12th minute when they were awarded a pen…
(2026-10-21). How mega infrastructure is rewriting politics? tribune.com.pk 
Almost a decade ago, the main argument about mega-infrastructure was mainly about economics. Would the port pay for itself? Would the motorway move enough freight and boost commercial activity? Would the power-generating plant alleviate the energy woes of a country? However, today across three continents, the mega-infrastructure projects have become a reason for governments to win, lose or constrain. | In the context, China emerges at the top of the list. Its engagement across the 150 countries of BRI reached around $126 billion in the first half of 2016, and this is the highest since the BRI's inception in 20…
(2026-10-21). Modi's playbook: deceive, distract, lie and justify. tribune.com.pk 
When Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mentioned Narendra Modi following DDLJ, Indians wondered if the Indian prime minister also had to do something with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's iconic movie, Dil Wale Dulhaniya Le Jayein Ge. So Ramesh had to clarify to remove confusion. | There is no Bollywood romance or a happy ending, but a deep crisis of governance, lack of accountability or transparency, cutting democratic dissent, intimidation, and manufactured outrage against those who dare to question. | So if you are thinking that, maybe, Pakistan has attacked India, or China has stopped its trade, or the plague that i…
(2026-10-21). Failure beyond negligence. tribune.com.pk 
Few failures of law enforcement are more damaging than an investigation in which the pursuit of truth becomes secondary to the defence of institutional incompetence. In Mir Raza Ali's murder case, precisely such a breakdown appears to have occurred, with investigators disregarding elementary procedures, defending questionable conclusions and compromising the very evidence needed to establish culpability. This is what the judicial commission has uncovered. | Consider the circumstances surrounding Ali's death. His body was discovered in bushes in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar, yet police hastily pursued a suicide…
(2026-10-21). No to strategic imbalance. tribune.com.pk India's unilateral move to rewrite its strategic doctrine towards Pakistan is a cause for alarm and a direct outcome of its hegemonic designs. New Delhi's reported deployment of nuclear weapons aboard a submarine, alongside its missile modernisation programmes, heavily risks escalation. The plot thickens as the reputable SIPRI also cautioned that India has deployed around 12 nuclear warheads on a submarine for deterrence patrols. This shift has cast doubt on India's declared 'No-First-Use' policy. This transformation follows a pattern of power-maximising behaviour that does not bode well for a region sitting o…
(2026-10-21). Punjab govt rejects allegations of CM-ordered CCD encounters after Multan incident suspect's death. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Wednesday rejected the criticism surrounding the alleged police encounter in which a man accused of killing a 15-year-old boy was himself killed, categorically denying that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had ordered the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) to carry out encounters and asserting that the provincial government stood with the oppressed, not the oppressors. | The suspect, Tauqeer Nazir, had allegedly chased Waseem Abbas in his car after a dispute over work and run him over in a private housing society in Multan on Monday. He was arrested and handed over to…
(2026-10-21). Interior minister returns Rs5 million to Laiba Ejaz's family, updates on case progress. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday handed Rs5 million to the family of late student Laiba Ejaz during a visit to her residence to offer condolences and brief the family on progress in the case. | Laiba, who had aspired to study at a top US university, was found hanging from a tree near a road in Islamabad on October 9, after her family allegedly lost around Rs7 million to a consultant who had promised to secure her admission and a scholarship. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the incident and directed the inspector general of Islamabad police and the chief commissioner to take immediate…
(2026-10-21). Govt cuts petrol by Rs2.71, increases diesel by 31 paisas for Oct 22. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of petrol by Rs2.71 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 31 paisas per litre for October 22. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs379.31 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs390.11 per litre for Thursday. | The latest revision comes a day after the government increased the price of petrol and HSD by 88 paisas and 53 paisas per litre, respectively, for October 21. | Read: Govt increases petrol by 88 paisas, diesel by 53 paisas per litre for Oct 21 | On July 17, the gov…
(2026-10-21). Child protection bureau takes 16 children into protective custody following Multan incident. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab's Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) on Wednesday took 16 minor children residing at an orphanage in Multan into protective custody and shifted them to the bureau's Multan centre following a recent incident in the city. The orphanage's application for registration had also been rejected. | On the directives of CPWB Chairperson Sarah Ahmed, a bureau team visited the orphanage and transferred the children to ensure their safety and proper care. | According to Sarah, the orphanage was already registered with the Punjab Charity Commission. The bureau had written to the commission to review the orpha…
(2026-10-21). Task force seeks guaranteed funding, direct polls for local govts. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). 17 sugar mill workers remain missing after abduction in K-P's DI Khan. tribune.com.pk 
At least 17 sugar mill workers remained missing after unidentified armed men abducted passengers and workers from a passenger coach and a sugar mill bus near Cheera Minor on the Indus Highway in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, while several passengers have been released. | According to reports, the incident occurred on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday within the jurisdiction of Paroa Police Station. Armed men intercepted a coach travelling from Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi and took several passengers away. Reports also emerged that security guards travelling in a sugar mill bus were abducted.
(2026-10-21). PHC stays arrest of K-P Assembly deputy speaker, orders de-sealing of official residence. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday restrained the police from arresting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker Suraiya Bibi under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance and suspended the administration's notification sealing her official residence. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Muhammad Fahim Wali heard the writ petition filed by the deputy speaker through her counsel, Advocate Yasar Khattak. The court issued notices to the chief secretary, inspector general of police and other relevant authorities, directing them to submit their replies by the next date of…
(2026-10-21). Imam hits unbeaten double ton in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Imam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten double century for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on the third day of the seventh-round President's Trophy Grade-I match on Wednesday, while Waqar Hussain and Taimur Khan scored centuries to lead Pakistan Television (PTV) in a remarkable recovery. | At Lahore's LCCA Ground, Imam resumed on 118 not out and advanced to 200 not out, helping OGDCL declare their first innings at 410 for nine to take a 178-run lead over Ghani Glass. His innings included 19 fours and two sixes. | Saad Khan contributed 88, while Ali Zaryab made 42. Ubaid Shah led Ghani's bowling attack w…
(2026-10-21). Trump is trying to criminalize solidarity: "Minnesota 15" defendants speak. therealnews.com 
We speak with three union workers who are among the "Minnesota 15" defendants the Trump administration is targeting for organizing to defend their Minneapolis communities from ICE earlier this year. | We speak with three union workers who are among the "Minnesota 15" defendants the Trump administration is targeting for organizing to defend their Minneapolis communities from ICE earlier this year. ICE,Minneapolis,Trump,unions,video,Minnesota 15
(2026-10-21). 'Palestinians face far worse consequences every day,' says Brad Lander after release from IDF custody. therealnews.com 
(2026-10-21). Trump's Obsession With Somalia Isn't Just Racist. It's Been Lethal. theintercept.com 
(2026-10-21). BRICS e os limites da aàßà£o coletiva no Oriente Médio. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-21). Are the United States and Israel in decline-and-fall mode? strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The horrors deliverable by Israel that might come next | Speculation is growing over…
(2026-10-21). Der doppelte Denkfehler beim Thema ‚ÄûRàºstungsausgaben" strategic-culture.su Wer Ràºstungsausgaben unter dem Gesichtspunkt kritisiert, dass das Geld, das fàºr Ràºstung ausgegeben wird, irgendwo anders eingespart werden muss, erntet in der à∂ffentlichen Debatte schnell Kritik. Einen solchen Zusammenhang gà§be es nicht. | Und ja, in der Theorie haben die Verteidiger von Ràºstungsausgaben in diesem Punkt auch durchaus recht. Doch alle Theorie ist grau. In der Praxis liegt hier sogar ein doppelter Denkfehler vor. Wer immer mehr Geld in die Ràºstung pumpt, sorgt sogar dafàºr, dass unser Wohlstand sinkt. In politischen und à∂konomischen Debatten gib…
(2026-10-21). Charles Darwin and the origin of agnosticism. strategic-culture.su Darwin wasn't an agnostic by conviction — he was an atheist who rejected Christianity as immoral. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-10-21). Cosa sta realmente accadendo al confine tra Iran e Pakistan. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-21). The Brazilian elections that could just as well be in Portugal or the EU. strategic-culture.su Brazil's elections: "new right" that smells like fascism, a left lost in identity politics. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Brazili…
(2026-10-21). Stop weaponising shocking attack on Helen Haines MP. socialist-alliance.org 
Sue Bolton and Sarah Hathway, on behalf of Socialist Alliance, condemn the terrible attack on Helen Haines MP and call for an end to its weaponisation.
(2026-10-21). 'I'd Like to Report a Theft': Sanders Mocks Corrupt Trump's Anti-Fraud Tipline. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams "A man inside our government illegally spent nearly $22 million in taxpayer dollars on bogus campaign ads praising himself," Sen. Bernie Sanders wrote. "He now resides on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue." US President Donald Trump, widely considered the most corrupt president in American history, announced a $25 million initiative on Tuesday designed to reward tipsters …
(2026-10-21). Brazil's Election Could Reshape Relations With China. scheerpost.com Tings Chak Z Network On Oct. 25, Brazilians will return to the polls to choose between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in an attempted coup. The first round gave Flávio 47.03 percent of valid …
(2026-10-21). ChatGPT On The Great AI Charade? scheerpost.com Jeremy Rifkin, Popular Resistance. Automata, Aliveness, and the Corporate Myth of Artificial Superintelligence. Jeremy Rifkin, one of the World's Leading Public Intellectuals, Argues in his New Book 'Rescuing the Future' that the People's AI is on a Deep Existential Curve and Likely to Surpass the Corporate AI Giants by 2050 in Bioregions Around the World. Artificial …
(2026-10-21). What's the point of a permanent US military base in Poland? responsiblestatecraft.org When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States
(2026-10-21). A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-21). Evidence of a Russian 'hybrid war' in Europe is vanishingly thin. responsiblestatecraft.org These days, barely a week goes by in Europe without a drone sighting, a fire or a power outage being blamed on Russia. We're told that these incidents are all part of a relentless, and escalating, "hybrid war" that Moscow is waging against the continent. Tensions escalated dramatically last month after Germany formally
(2026-10-21). Democrats Should Get Behind a National AI Data Center Moratorium. progressivehub.net MITCH JONES | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-10-21). Another Way Out: Public Execution Is an Everyday Reality—Livestreamed or Not. progressivehub.net WILLIAM C. ANDERSON | PRISM…
(2026-10-21). In OtherWords: October 21, 2026. otherwords.org Americans have gotten used to federal gridlock when it comes to some of the most pressing issues in their lives. But when it comes to data centers, local communities aren't waiting. | This week in OtherWords, "Our small town reflects communities across the country," she writes. "According to…
(2026-10-21). My Town Passed a Data Center Moratorium. Yours Can, Too. otherwords.org
(2026-10-21). Bodycam Footage Shows Shooting Of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, And It's Infuriating. newsone.com 
(2026-10-21). Beyond The Cornell 7: Women Speak Out In Solidarity While Fathers Question How Boys Are Raised. newsone.com : | ✕ | For more than a month, the "Cornell 7" sexual assault case has been taking social media by storm and there's little sign that the outrage is dying down. | On September 16, 2026, a former student identified as "Jane Doe" filed a civil lawsuit in New York Supreme Court. In the complaint, she alleged that in October of 2024, seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity chapter drugged and raped her. Her attorney said that after a university investigation, only two of the alleged perpetrators were expelled and no one was arrested. | The controversy prompted the university's president, Michael Kot…
(2026-10-21). Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Commutes Toforest Johnson's Death Sentence. newsone.com 
Source: Johnson Family / via Innocence Project | Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life without parole. | "When presented with Mr. Johnson's case, I had concerns there was not enough direct evidence to carry out the most ser…
(2026-10-21). An Angel Among Us: Angel Reese Is The Once-In-A-Lifetime Basketball Phenom And Superstar We Have All Been Waiting For. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | There's nothing sweeter in sports than watching a generational basketball phenom realizing their potential. | One recent afternoon, I was so excited about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese and her team's This is my first season writing regularly about the WNBA, and my mama patiently humors my unfilte…
(2026-10-21). The NBA Has A Black Father Problem, And The Problem Isn't Black Fathers. newsone.com 
Source: Newsday LLC / Getty | On the debut episode of "The NBA, they try to act like they're the fathers," Justin Tatum reportedly said. | That's a hell of an accusation. And while provin…
(2026-10-21). Florida Bar Employee Under Investigation For Racist Messages Sent To Miami Player. newsone.com 
Source: mdisk / Getty | An employee for the Florida Bar has been placed on leave and is under investigation for sending a series of racist texts to a Black football player at the University of Miami. |
(2026-10-21). UNC Strikes Deal With Trump Administration To End DEI Programs. newsone.com 
(2026-10-21). Can We Retire Trump Now That He's Wandering Off And Waving At Nobody? newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | In today's episode of They Don't Because, first of all, where is he going, and who is he waving at here? | If you're not sure what you're looking at,…
(2026-10-21). NATO Deploys Planes, Drones, and Radar Systems to the Black Sea. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev disclosed that a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, tasked to NATO, had begun patrols over the Black Sea. Bulgaria, which joined NATO in 2004, the EU in 2007 and the "Eurozone" this year, requested NATO assistance following escalating drone attacks on merchant ships in …
(2026-10-21). US and UAE Launch Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab in Northern Somalia. news.antiwar.com The US and the UAE have both launched airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab in northern Somalia's Puntland region in recent days amid clashes in the area between al-Shabaab and local Puntland forces. US Africa Command said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces launched a strike on October 19 in the Cal Madow Mountains, about …
(2026-10-21). Syrians Fear Election Will Be Pretext for New Israeli Offensives. news.antiwar.com It's the last week before Israel's elections, and the concern around Syria that there may be a pre-election "surprise" seems palpable. The belief is that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu may seek to politically benefit from a new operation within southern Syria in the next few days. And while Israel's ongoing military operations in Syria are …
(2026-10-21). After Talks With Zelensky in Norway, Witkoff To Meet Putin in St. Petersburg. news.antiwar.com US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, a day after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. A US official told Axios that Witkoff will present Putin with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but the details of that proposal are …
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). Brazil protesters accuse Meta of election interference. mronline.org 
Hundreds of Brazilians protested against alleged Meta interference in the presidential runoff, accusing the company of restricting Lula's campaign content while boosting Flávio Bolsonaro's. The Superior Electoral Court has given Meta 24 hours to demonstrate compliance with orders requiring equal treatment of both campaigns.
(2026-10-21). 'Economics' is an ideology of the global North. mronline.org 
The latest Nobel award confirms that conventional mainstream economics is a northern ideology dominated by a few U.S. universities. The discipline doesn't have much to say about the majority world.
(2026-10-21). The Left: A fundamental historical ambiguity. links.org.au 
To rebuild a project for the radical transformation of society, it is necessary to deconstruct what is meant by "the Left," writes Franàßois Sabado.
(2026-10-21). BRICS Rising: Reimagining Global Geopolitics and the Emerging Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org The most dramatic transformation of BRICS has been its geographical and political expansion…
(2026-10-21). Japan faces massive energy issues due to US wars, but still sends troops near Taiwan. infobrics.org Beijing has repeatedly offered peaceful overtures to all of its neighbors, including Tokyo. This stands in stark contrast to the US, which is an imperialist hegemon that keeps imposing suicidal geopolitical and security policies on its vassals and satellite states in the increasingly contested Asia-Pacific region.
(2026-10-21). BRICS and India: Can the Momentum Be Sustained. infobrics.org Over the past year, India has worked steadily to build a substantive institutional architecture around the broader objectives and aspirations of the BRICS grouping…
(2026-10-21). Making Electric Vehicles Work for More People: What BRICS+ Countries Are Doing Differently. infobrics.org At least seven of the 21 BRICS+ economies are directing subsidies toward electric vehicles (EVs) and transport services widely used by lower- and middle-income people — from two- and three-wheelers to buses and shared transport…
(2026-10-21). Ukrainian drones keep crashing in Baltic states. infobrics.org Inaction regarding Ukrainian crimes comes at high cost to European countries.
(2026-10-21). Putin floats summit idea with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine. infobrics.org Russian diesel is Trump's weapon against oil giants.
(2026-10-21). The Global Economy Runs on Care. inequality.org
(2026-10-21). Student rebellions reflect no future under capitalism. iacenter.org October 13, 2026 The International Action Center salutes the rebellious youth of France whose protests are becoming more revolutionary by the day. They started on Sept. 17 when striking teachers in Créteil, a working-class Paris suburb, were joined by students demanding more staff. By Oct. 6, student protests had shut down 2,000 out of 3,700 high schools across the country, while engaging in daily mass demonstrations over severe teacher shortages, lack of resources in schools and deteriorating learning conditions. The protests have been joined by teachers and other union members. University students also joined t…
(2026-10-21). Beyond profits: Why China's social planning will outpace U.S. tech drive. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders October 14, 2026 While headlines obsess over artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential threat, a deeper story unfolds beneath the surface — advanced technology produces radically different outcomes depending on which society wields it. The real divide isn't between machines and humans — it's between profit-driven markets and strategic socialist planning that benefits billions of people rather than a few billionaires. AI rendition of China's offshore, wind-powered, underwater data facility. Infrastructure investment reveals different priorities. U.S. tech giants — Alphabet,…
(2026-10-21). When Big Tech becomes a tool of state control in Kenya. globalvoices.org State censorship on information has moved from broadcasters to platforms and the laws that govern themGlobal Voices Image of person using Telegram by Christian Wiediger via Unsplash ( Free to use). Image of Kenyan flag by (2026-10-21). Roadside notes, continuation. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-21). Roadside notes: heading west to Estonia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-21). Saving Lives in North Korea. fpif.org For everyone who has worked in and around North Korea, Kathi Zellweger has been a role model. As the director of international operations at the Catholic charity Caritas, she oversaw food aid to North Korea in the 1990s when it was overwhelmed by famine. Later, she worked in Pyongyang for the Swiss government on various development projects. When that assignment ended, she continued to remain engaged through an NGO she founded to provide the supplies needed for cataract operations in North Korea. Throughout this challenging work, she remained unfailingly dedicated. Even as other international organizations withdr…
(2026-10-21). Havana Syndrome Needs Laws With Teeth. fpif.org In July, the Pentagon announced that it had paid nearly $3 million to personnel affected by Havana Syndrome and renamed its investigating team the The American public deserves protection and answers regarding Havana Syndrome and the use of this class of weapons, and the gaps in enforceable oversight from th…
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-21). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-21). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-21). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-21). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-21). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-21). 7 Diet and nutrition strategies for early-stage Disease. independentaustralia.net 
An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines.
(2026-10-21). new Far Right lobby groups: Why you see the books. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-21). New adaptation of The Nephew sparks gender debate. independentaustralia.net 
A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan.
(2026-10-21). "When the Bubble Bursts" : Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs. democracynow.org 
We're joined by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, co-authors of the book End Times Fascism, for a wide-ranging conversation on the multitrillion-dollar global investment in artificial intelligence and its reverberating effects around the world. | Klein recently spoke at the People's AI Assembly, alongside other critics of the artificial intelligence industry, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan. "The resistance to AI is taking many forms, and it's really a resistance to oligarch power, which is concentrated in the hands of the…
(2026-10-21). CPJ highlights role of transnational networks in fueling attacks on journalists in Sudan. cpj.org New York, October 21, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists submitted testimony to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission ahead of its October 21 briefing on transnational networks fueling the war in Sudan, highlighting how foreign weapons, financing, personnel, and logistical support sustain armed actors responsible for killing, detaining, and otherwise targeting journalists. CPJ's…
(2026-10-21). For Black Voters, Climate Action Means Little Without Relief From Rising Costs. capitalbnews.org 
For Elijah Lee, protecting the environment has always been about what's happening close to home. He grew up in a predominantly Black, low-income community in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and went to school next to a paper mill that filled the air with pollution. He always wondered why it seemed like the only employment option …
(2026-10-21). A Teenager's Death Exposes the Gun Violence Crisis Facing HBCU Homecomings. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Tamika Johnson nodded her head up and down in acknowledgment as her husband, Larry, questioned whether the ambulance she saw on her cellphone could be carrying their teenage son. The couple was rushing …
(2026-10-21). Jason Arday Again Cleared of Plagiarism as His Attackers Launch an 'Independent Inquiry'. bylinetimes.com A fresh investigation by scientific publisher Taylor & Francis has concluded without substantiating plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday, the former Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, vindicating Byline Times' Yet a "private inquiry" commissioned by a group involved in the campaign against the late Cambridge professor looks set to shield the press from accountability fo…
(2026-10-21). 'Andy Burnham Has an Opportunity to Lead the Fight Against Russian Interference'. bylinetimes.com Andy Burnham's statement that Russia interfered in British elections over recent years caused a huge amount of controversy. However, what commentators objecting to his observation have forgotten is that Boris Johnson, when Foreign Secretary in 2017, said very much the same thing. In an extraordinary joint press conference in December 2017, Johnson crossed swords with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on the issue. Lavrov told reporters that Johnson had told him that Russia did not interfere in the EU referendum. "Not successfully," Mr Johnson shot back. | At the time Sky News reported that the then UK For…
(2026-10-21). The Chatbot and the Bureaucrat. bylinetimes.com 
Tech | The Chatbot and the Bureaucrat: | Will AI end humanity or save it? It may be more mundane than that, writes James Bloodworth | ILLUSTRATION: ELLICE WEAVER | There is a particular kind of dread attached to the brown envelope. You can recognise the logo before you have read a word: HMRC. The local council. A debt collection agency. | Perhaps these days it is more likely to be an email from your landlord or letting agent.
(2026-10-21). 'Trump's Russia Strategy Is Opening Himself Up to an Inevitable Humiliation'. bylinetimes.com Maybe Donald Trump likes being humiliated? Maybe that's another thing to add to the very long list of possible If, as the most powerful man on the planet, you ask someone to do something and they publicly rebut the request, that's a very public humiliation. So when Trump announced last week that he has secured an agreement from Russia and Ukraine for an…
(2026-10-21). Environmental groups, chiefs file lawsuit as US pushes American Samoa deep sea mining plans. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific An environmental group is challenging the United States' legal authority to sell seabed mining leases covering waters off the coast of American Samoa, as the Trump administration pushes ahead with plans for a deep sea mining auction around the Pacific territory. The US is proposing to lease more than…
(2026-10-21). 'Please explain', Palestine Forum tells NZ over Israeli-Pacific Islands Forum 'partnership'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine advocacy group in New Zealand has given the government a "please explain" message after news reports that the Pacific islands Forum (PIF), the region's main political body, have admitted Israel as a sectoral partner. According to 1News, the decision was made under a new two-tier partnership model, with Israel…
(2026-10-21). 'Serious questions to answer' Labour slams Luxon over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum move. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has "serious questions to answer" over Israel becoming a partner of the region's main political decision-making institution, Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on…
(2026-10-21). Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as development partner. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum, the region's principal political organisation, as a partner. The country, which has a "deep-rooted affection from Pacific communities", confirmed the decision in a press release yesterday. Israel has stepped up its diplomatic focus on the Pacific over the last few years, winning…
(2026-10-21). Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison. al-monitor.com By Tarek AmaraTUNIS, Oct 21 (Reuters) – A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdito four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the military to disobey orders, her lawyer said on Wednesday, the latest move against opponents of President Kais Saied.Hamdi, the leader of the Third Republic Party who holds US citizenship, wasdetained at Tunisia's main airport after disembarking from a flight in February.She had been living abroad and previously served as CEO of Tunisia's national carrier Tunisair.
(2026-10-21). US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks.The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also issued an administrative subpoena to advance an investigation into a Greek bank over potential ties to Iran, according to a Treasury statement, which did not name the bank.
(2026-10-21). Turkey egg donor scam allegedly sold clients on promise of blond babies. al-monitor.com An investigation triggered by a husband's tip has led to at least 45 arrests in an alleged network that sold Turkish donor eggs to foreign clients seeking Scandinavian ancestry.
(2026-10-21). After Syria war, Druze in Golan Heights warm to Israel. al-monitor.com For many Druze in the Golan Heights, participating in an Israeli election used to be done in secret, but when Israel holds national polls next week, Fadi Damaqsi will be casting his ballot proudly. | "It's crucial for all Israeli citizens to vote," said Damaqsi, from the Golan Heights town of Ein Qiniye. "It's a right, but it's also an honour."
(2026-10-21). Burkina Faso Restores Death Penalty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso soldiers patrol aboard a pickup truck on the road from Dori to the Goudebo refugee camp, on February 3, 2020. | © 2020 OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-21). Dispatch From Paris: Student-Led Protests Spread, Despite Brutal Policing. truthout.org Paris, France — The march on the iconic Place de la République in the French capital had barely begun when riot police — known as the Compagnies républicaines de sécurité, or CRS — fired tear gas in the square. The demonstration on October 17, 2026, had been officially declared to the Paris prefecture, which banned the longer route organizers planned through the center of the city but allowed a… |
(2026-10-21). Comment manipuler la génération Z. strategic-culture.su Alors qu'une douzaine d'États ont déjà vécu — parfois avec succès — des manifestations de la génération Z, celles qui viennent d'avoir lieu, en France, donnent une occasion de manipuler la population. Les destructions programmées, survenues le 17 octobre, semblent préparer une sorte d'état d'urgence qui permette de suspendre l'élection présidentielle comme cela a lieu en Ukraine depuis deux ans.
(2026-10-21). L.A.'s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos. lataco.com Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country, from sourdough and vegan variations, to recipes that have been passed down through generations. Here are fifteen panaderías around L.A. where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-21). Macron looking to proscribe French left party LFI as scapegoats for Lycée protests. skwawkbox.org French president Emmanuel Macron wants to proscribe — ban as terrorists — French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI). The deeply unpopular Macron sees the move as a lifeline, blaming the left for the mass protests against his own failures, while removing the likelihood of a left win in next spring's presidential election. That this …