(2026-10-10). Gaza: Ceasefire Anniversary Marks Year of Failed Promises. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian boy walks inside a destroyed building in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, January 27, 2026. | © 2026 Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Israeli forces continue to kill and wound civilians and deny sufficient food, aid, and water to Palestinians in Gaza one year after a ceasefire agreement took effect on October 10, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Israel's acts of genocide and crimes against humanity, including forced displacement and extermination, have persisted throughout the ceasefire. Other countries should take immediate measures to p…
(2026-10-10). The Strait of Hormuz in World History the Present Crisis. juancole.com Shippensburg, Pa. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — During the past seven months, the world has seen the significance of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint not only for oil, but natural gas, fertilizer, food for the Gulf states, and other industrial materials. That strait actually takes its name from a city and kingdom which once dominated the strait and the trade between the Persian Gulf and wider Indian Ocean. The history of that Kingdom of Hormuz can help us understand elements of what is happening now and what may come next. | A port called Harmozeia was known to the Greeks in the days of…
2026-10-07: Saudi Arabia is SCREWED: Ansar Allah STRIKES Airports on Path to LIBERATE Yemen | Laith Marouf
After three years of a live-streamed genocide and deafening silence from the governments in Muslim-majority countries across Asia, Turkey and Pakistan are jumping in to help Saudi Arabia. This, as the Saudis are facing the consequences of their ongoing war on the Yemeni people, which has created horrific death and famine after years of bombing and an ongoing blockade.
2026-10-07: guest Colonel Lawrence. What are the Limits to the Netanyahu-Trump Insanity?
How far is the duo of psychopaths willing to go? Has Trump greenlit nuclear use by Israel against Iran? Does Israel even need that? And what will be the response from Iran? What about the IN and is it even worth anything anymore?
counterpunch.org (2026-10-08). Three Years of Genocide: How Americas Israel-First Media Filtered Out the TruthThe ceasefire that established the so-called "Board of Peace" has done nothing to end the genocide in Gaza.
malaymail.com (2026-10-08). Three years into Gaza genocide, women face deaths, miscarriages and loss, data show
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted women and girls, with significant increases in deaths, injuries, and health issues such as miscarriages and malnutrition.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-09). Humans of Gaza: Palestinian lives, dreams and voices cut short in Israel's genocidal war since Oct. 7
2026-10-09: BREAKING | Israel on Edge of Civil War, Iran Strikes Us Navy Escorts in Hormuz!
Israel is on the brink of collapse says the CIA but the reality is a lot worse. Iran has confronted the US Navy in a massive way as the propaganda about the US's strong position in the war gets debunked LIVE.
2026-10-09: Israeli Military Collapse Leaks Revealed As Iran's Missile Force Secrets Shock Tel Aviv
On this episode of The Target with Robert Inlakesh, we dive into a staggering new admission: around 30,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured since October 7 according to Tel Aviv's own data, with this toll predicted to be much higher.
2026-10-09: LIVE | Nobel Peace Prize Winner Navi Pillay Holds Press Conference
2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay holds a press conference in Nuremberg, Germany. The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief won the prize for her efforts to promote international law as it comes under attack. Read more: bit.ly/4rSvwBy
vaticannews.va (2026-10-07). Residents of West Banks last Christian village living in fearAs olive harvest season begins, Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the situation in the village of Taybeh, which has been declared a 'closed military zone' by the Israeli army.
theguardian.com (2026-10-07). Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West BankArmed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com (2026-10-07). Palestinian killed, 16 wounded in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A Palestinian has been killed and 16 others wounded in a pogrom by settlers under the protection of Israeli forces in the northern occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-07). Putin praises Iran's 'epic steadfastness' as Tehran, Moscow reaffirm strategic alliance
The two presidents reiterated that the strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow remains unshaken and continues to deepen despite the complex security dynamics and ongoing conflicts in the region.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-08). Trump administration bars OSCE international election observers
For the first time in more than two decades, the administration of US President Donald Trump has declined to invite international election observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to monitor the upcoming midterm elections, drawing criticism from election experts and human rights groups.
(2026-10-10). What we talk about when we talk about US strategic 'Credibility' — from Vietnam to Iran. juancole.com
(2026-10-10). Venezuela's PSUV Delegation Confronts Petro Over Divisive Statements About US Attack. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, October 8, in Mexico, a United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) delegation confronted former Colombian President Gustavo Petro over statements accusing Venezuela of abandoning the Cuban combatants who defended President Nicolás Maduro during the January 3 US military assault. "You did not even ask Venezuela. What a despicable thing to say now," …
(2026-10-10). Existing tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-10). Two honourable politicians: Remembering George Georges and Tom Uren. independentaustralia.net 
Dr Norm Sanders remembers two truly honourable men who had courage and conviction: George Georges and Tom Uren.
(2026-10-10). Travel Notes, St Petersburg: installment eight Opera for the common man, the Mariinsky's 'Evgeny Onegin'. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-10). Breaking news: Trump reaches deal with Putin for release of Russian diesel stock to global markets. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-10). How Ecuador is fighting to keep industrial trans fats off the food shelf. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-10). Powerful Earthquake Hits Panama, Triggers Tsunami Alert. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A powerful earthquake struck central Panama at 12: 56 p.m. local time on Friday, October 9, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting evacuations. Its magnitude, initially estimated at 8.0 and then revised to 7.6, was subsequently updated to 7.7. The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba, in Herrera province, close to the country's Pacific coast. …
(2026-10-10). Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times? portside.org Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times? |
(2026-10-10). Friday Nite Videos | October 9, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 9, 2026 |
(2026-10-10). Latino Turnout May Chart Trump-MAGA's Political Demise. portside.org Latino Turnout May Chart Trump-MAGA's Political Demise |
(2026-10-10). Why Doesn't Iran Concede? The Limits of Coercion. portside.org Why Doesn't Iran Concede? The Limits of Coercion |
(2026-10-10). French Communists Propose New Direction for an Education System in Crisis. portside.org French Communists Propose New Direction for an Education System in Crisis |
(2026-10-10). Today in Charleroi, Belgium! Palestine Day proceeds in victory for freedom of expression. samidoun.net 
Two days before the third edition of the Palestine Day, organized by the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine, on Saturday, 10 October in Marchienne-au-Pont, Belgium, the Belgian Court of First Instance of Hainaut, Charleroi Division, issued an interim ruling in favor of the four members of the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine, who brought the case before the courts. This is …
(2026-10-10). SANParks welcomes guilty verdict in decade-long rhino poaching case. sanews.gov.za SANParks welcomes guilty verdict in decade-long rhino poaching case | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the guilty verdict against former Kruger National Park Regional Ranger, Rodney Landela, and former State Veterinary Service Animal Health Technician, Kenneth Mochocho, who were found guilty of the illegal hunting and killing of a white rhino in a protected area, as well as possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a crime. | "The accused initially faced six charges. Four charges were subsequently withdrawn, namely theft relating to the stolen rhino horns, conspiracy to commit a cr…
(2026-10-10). 268 inmates ready to sit matric exams. sanews.gov.za 268 inmates ready to sit matric exams | The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, has encouraged the 268 Grade 12 candidates from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) who will sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to remain focused and draw confidence from the effort they have invested in their studies. | "The long hours of studying, attending classes, engaging with educators and collaborating with your fellow inmates will be rewarded through your results. Remain disciplined, believe in your abilities and give your best throughout the examination…
(2026-10-10). Kubayi hails Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. sanews.gov.za Kubayi hails Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay after she was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing the achievement as exceptional and a proud moment not only for South Africa but also for the African continent. | "As a nation, we are proud to celebrate our own, who continues to fly the South African flag high. By awarding her this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel committee has reaffirmed that respect for international law, defence of human rights and creating a pea…
(2026-10-10). Cambodia's Withdrawal from the CLV Development Triangle. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area was once seen as a major step towards subregional economic integration in Indochina, it currently faces severe problems related to feasibility. Following reports that the country withdrew from the project, questions regarding its prospects for success emerge. Notwithstanding the relative lack of coverage given to …
(2026-10-10). Secretary Brooke Rollins Shepherds Another Anti-ESG Reform for USDA. wattsupwiththat.com This is a huge win for all Americans. A much-needed pivot away from ESG frameworks and net zero toward measurable advancement for American farmers.
(2026-10-10). RIP Margaret Hamilton: The Software Engineer who Saved the First Moon Landing by Implementing Error Handling. wattsupwiththat.com "… Everybody said that was never going to happen …"
(2026-10-10). Yemen's Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise. aljazeera.com Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
(2026-10-10). India protest live: 'Cockroach' leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown. aljazeera.com Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.
(2026-10-10). Israel's economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters. aljazeera.com Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.
(2026-10-10). Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to 'deter war'. aljazeera.com President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.
(2026-10-10). Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police. aljazeera.com Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.
(2026-10-10). Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital. aljazeera.com Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
(2026-10-10). India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over changes to voter lists.
(2026-10-10). CCTV footage shows ICE shooting in New York. aljazeera.com New footage shows the moment ICE agents opened fire on a man as he drove his car with his child in the backseat.
(2026-10-10). Elon Musk lashes out at Indian 'Prime Minister' Mukesh Ambani in Starlink. aljazeera.com Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being India's 'real boss' in over delays to Starlink's entry.
(2026-10-10). Two Renoir paintings recovered after France museum heist, mayor says. aljazeera.com The recovered Renoir paintings, valued at millions, were stolen in a daring heist at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month.
(2026-10-10). Dual quakes devastate southern Panama. aljazeera.com Panama's president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country's south.
(2026-10-10). Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan. aljazeera.com Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to seize the area.
(2026-10-09). Chongqing launches 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program. ecns.cn The 2026 Gen Z International Communication Creator Program was officially launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment for short video creators among university students (including international students) as well as young Chinese and international self-media creators.
(2026-10-09). Luoyang: Where ancient charm meets modern vitality. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). China's railways handle 302 million passenger trips during holiday travel period. ecns.cn During the period, the country's railways handled 302 million passenger trips and 192 million metric tons of freight, up 24.6% and 5% year-on-year, respectively, according to China State Railway Group Co.
(2026-10-09). China, EU agree on a list of 16 points of consensus to stabilize trade ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). China's second domestically built large cruise ship to homeport in Hong Kong in 2027. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will call at Hong Kong during its maiden voyage in November and make the city its home port in 2027, Adora Cruises announced on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China allowed the Philippines to evacuate injured personnel on humanitarian grounds: spokesperson. ecns.cn China promptly allowed the Philippine side to evacuate injured personnel from Ren'ai Jiao by small boat and provided necessary assistance on humanitarian grounds, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China expands TCM cooperation to meet healthcare needs in BRI partner countries. ecns.cn China is stepping up international cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including joint research and development of medicinal resources with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to better meet local healthcare needs, a senior official said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). China urges U.S. to quit double standards and political manipulation on cybersecurity: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law, and firmly opposes the spreading of disinformation and making noises for political agenda, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.
(2026-10-09). China warns of countermeasures against trade protectionism under 'overcapacity' pretext. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures in response if relevant economies use "overcapacity" as a pretext to adopt measures that harm Chinese interests, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). Wuhan launches new China-Europe freight train route to Russia's Ulyanovsk. ecns.cn A China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) train carrying auto parts departed from China Railway Intermodal Wuhan Central Station on Friday, bound for Ulyanovsk, Russia, via Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-10-09). Hong Kong Disneyland eyes more Greater Bay Area visitors as interactive merchandise gains popularity. ecns.cn Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is seeking to attract more visitors from mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as interactive merchandise experiences gain popularity, the resort said Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Zhou Qihao advances to men's singles semifinals at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn China's Zhou Qihao competes in the men's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2026.
(2026-10-09). China's Zheng Qinwen reaches China Open semifinals, matching best run. ecns.cn China's Zheng Qinwen competes in the women's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 China Open in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2026.
(2026-10-09). China issues guidelines on developing new quality productive forces. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued a set of guidelines aimed at accelerating the development of new quality productive forces to bolster high-quality development.
(2026-10-09). 37th World Canals Conference to be held in south China's Guilin City. ecns.cn The 37th World Canals Conference will be held in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Oct. 12 to 15.
(2026-10-10). India detains 'cockroach' movement founder, locks down Delhi ahead of protest. geo.tv
(2026-10-10). Trump calls Nobel snub 'indelible stain' on Norway, says prize stands discredited. geo.tv US President Donald Trump.— Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize after South African jurist Navi Pillay was named this year's laureate, describing the decision as an "indelible stain" on Norway and accusing the prize's…
(2026-10-10). 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Panama, damages homes, halts flights. geo.tv
(2026-10-10). Trump 'absolutely' approves Fort Hood shooter's execution, undecided on livestream. geo.tv Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. — Reuters/FileCritics say livestream may glorify Hasan, fuel extremist propaganda.Republican Senator Thom Tillis calls plan 'beyond disgusting'.Jack Reed says broadcast would…
(2026-10-10). US hits Int'l Criminal Court with sanctions, hours after former judge Pillay wins Nobel. geo.tv Secretary of State Marco Rubio. — Reuters/File
(2026-10-10). US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk (HRW). juancole.com
(2026-10-09). Trump Administration, Accused of Crimes Against Humanity, Sanctions Entire ICC. truthout.org Trump administration officials, facing numerous allegations of war crimes in its actions ranging from Iran to Cuba, issued punishing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday that threaten the future of the entire body and its work to hold war criminals and genocidaires to account. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, fresh off of his ultra-nationalist speech at the… |
(2026-10-09). Three years of genocide, three years of global silence. mondoweiss.net 
The struggle for Palestinian liberation is a threat to the global world order. That's why no one is "stopping" Israel.
(2026-10-09). Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Jurist Who Led UN Inquiry Into Genocide in Gaza. truthout.org The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the South African jurist who led the United Nations commission of inquiry that concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza. Pillay's long career in international human rights law includes work as a defense attorney for anti-apartheid activists, president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda… |
(2026-10-09). FedEx, STOP Shipping Weapons To Israel For Genocide Demand Unionists and Activists in Oak. indybay.org Hundreds of activists and unionists rallied at FedEx near the Oakland airport to demand that it stop shipping weapons to Israel for the genocide and wars in the Middle East. They also attacked it for union busting and supporting redistricting to eliminate Black representation.
(2026-10-09). The stability of the world is at stake. Is a new large-scale war in Iran possible? unitedworldint.com Some transnational disinformation agencies have been insistently reporting on US preparations for an escalation of the conflict in West Asia and a new war with Iran. Assuming this is true, the agencies differ as to whether it will occur during the last week of October (before the Israeli elections) or at the end of the …
(2026-10-09). Why Doesn't Iran Concede under US Pressure? The Limits of Coercion. scheerpost.com Mohammad Amin Ahmadi Informed Comment In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, U.S. President Donald Trump said that before both major stages of the war with Iran, he had given Tehran opportunities to reach a deal and accept Washington's conditions. Iran refused, he said, and the United States then launched Operation Midnight …
(2026-10-09). Trump Bought Millions in SpaceX Bonds, Then Eased Space Travel Regulations. truthout.org President Donald Trump made over 500 stock trades in the month of August, recent filings show, including millions of dollars in bonds purchased for SpaceX, just days before the administration loosened regulations that would have affected the company. According to the most recent disclosures from Trump, the president purchased bonds from the company worth at least $1 million and up to $5… |
(2026-10-09). US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Permanent premises of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands. | © 2019 Peter Dejong/AP | (New York) — The Trump administration's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an unprecedented assault on global justice and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 9, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the imposition of sanctions on the ICC. "The Trump administration has made clear its aim to destroy the ICC to shield US and Israeli officials from facing charges before the court," said Philippe Bolopion,…
(2026-10-09). No Redemption for Genocide: PYM on the road ahead. mondoweiss.net 
After three years of genocide, two decades of a criminal siege, and a century of occupation, we must confront Zionism from all directions until Palestine is free.
(2026-10-09). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-09). What an Oppressive Regime Feels Like from the Inside. fpif.org Political scientists have a fairly dry checklist for what makes a regime oppressive: it silences dissent, it turns state power against its own people, it treats international law as optional, and it punishes anyone—institution or individual—who tries to hold it accountable. Read as a list, it sounds abstract or like something that happens elsewhere, in a dictatorship in a Third World country maybe. | For Americans, such a definition no longer feels abstract anymore. | Let's start with the silencing. Since the war on Gaza escalated, human rights groups and journalists have documented, for years now, a…
(2026-10-09). A brief history of Israeli ceasefire violations, from 1948 until today. mondoweiss.net 
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, we look at a brief timeline of a long-established Israeli practice of sabotaging negotiations and violating ceasefire agreements to advance their goals.
(2026-10-09). 'Why Would You Need Courage to Speak the Truth?': Navi Pillay, Who Led UN Report on Gaza Genocide, Wins Nobel Peace Prize. scheerpost.com Jon Queally Common Dreams "Thank you so much," said the international jurist in a moment of jest. "If you clap a little bit more, I may share this prize with Trump." The international reputation of the Nobel Peace Prize, which has suffered in progressive and human rights circles over recent years, may be on the path to improvement after Friday's …
(2026-10-09). Destruction of Archives and Property Records Lays Ground for Land Theft in Gaza. truthout.org 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 property deeds to the house, which are still buried beneath the rubble. |
(2026-10-09). Rural Communes Strengthen Venezuela's Push for Food Self-Reliance. orinocotribune.com Rural Venezuelan communes continue to embrace self-sustained food production as a human right in defiance of capital logic. In rural Venezuela, far from urban centers, the struggle is about more than food production or labor organization. Rather, the future of the country is at stake. In Bolívar state in southern Venezuela, rural organizations argue that …
(2026-10-09). Venezuela in a Time of Geopolitical Climate Change. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris — Oct 7, 2026 A reactionary wave is sweeping Latin America. Since the elections of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in July 2024 and Uruguay's Yamandú Orsi in November 2024, all seven of the subsequent direct presidential contests have gone to the right. The Maduro election is widely assumed by the US-aligned corporate …
(2026-10-09). Venezuela Proposes Implementation of National Orchestra in DR Congo. orinocotribune.com The ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Laura Evangelia Suárez, held a meeting with the Congolese minister of Sports, Youth, and Civic Education, Hugues Ngouélondélé, to discuss the prospects for bilateral cooperation, particularly the implementation of the Venezuelan National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs in …
(2026-10-09). US Judge Denies Venezuela's Cilia Flores Medical Bail as Solidarity Campaigns Demand Her Release. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—US federal judge Alvin Hellerstein has rejected a request for medical bail submitted by Venezuela's First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, keeping her imprisoned in New York despite her defense's warnings about her deteriorating cardiac condition. Flores and President Nicolás Maduro have been held in the US empire since US troops kidnapped …
(2026-10-09). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Venezuela Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism at ECLAC Session in Dominican Republic. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Félix Plasencia, is heading Venezuela's official delegation at the 41st Session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The event, inaugurated on Wednesday, October 7, is taking place in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, and continues until Friday, October …
(2026-10-09). President Ramaphosa congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated veteran South African jurist Justice Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. | In a statement on Friday, the President said the recognition was a tribute to Pillay's courage, integrity and lifelong commitment to justice. | The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured Pillay for her contribution to strengthening international law and ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. | The committ…
(2026-10-09). Friday 10/23: 3 Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/24: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah and Lara Kiswani. indybay.org Arrillaga Family Recreation Center | Sequoia Room | 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-10-09). Café protest of vile One Nation video makes Lee Hanson sad. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson's daughter Lee has hurt feelings because her local café took a stand against One Nation's racist AI slop.
(2026-10-09). Time to unfurl a new Australian flag for Brisbane 2032. independentaustralia.net 
With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, Australia has a golden opportunity to ditch its colonial-era flag and embrace a bold new symbol of national identity.
(2026-10-09). UN Security Council bid puts middle-power diplomacy to the test. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-09). PODCAST: Ross Jones speaks to The Guardian on James scandalous history. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-09). Lights go on, lights go off! My brilliant new career as a modern artist. independentaustralia.net 
I don't know much about art, and that's why I like modern art.
(2026-10-09). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-09). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-09). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-09). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-09). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-09). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-09). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-09). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-09). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-09). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-09). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-09). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-09). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-09). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-09). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-09). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-09). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-09). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-09). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-09). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-09). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-09). Trump's 'Agreements on Reciprocal Trade' (ARTs) threaten equitable access to the internet in Global South. globalvoices.org The provision could give the U.S. the power to exclude Chinese ICT suppliers in signatory countriesOriginally published on
(2026-10-09). Subsea cables and oil pipelines: The infrastructure linking AI, empire, and occupation. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-09). Greece "indispensable" to US. What about Turkey? Turkish question strikes again. infobrics.org Washington expands defense cooperation with Athens. The closer relationship could alienate Turkey and intensify tensions on NATO's southeastern flank – in an increasingly divided Alliance.
(2026-10-09). Opposition MPs calls for constitutional reforms in Ukraine and talks with Russia. infobrics.org Restoring neutral status is vital to ensuring peace in Ukraine.
(2026-10-09). China's Newly Proposed Initiative Could Help Build Digital Economic Bridge Among BRICS. infobrics.org China's newly proposed digital industry cooperation initiative carries strategic significance for BRICS countries, potentially building a digital economic bridge among them while helping overcome digital divides…
(2026-10-09). BRICS Is Building Something Bigger Than an Economic Alliance. infobrics.org Healthcare cooperation within BRICS may turn out to be one of the most important transformations of the 2020s. Not because it changes the balance of power in the world, but because it could give millions of people a better chance to live longer, healthier, and more secure lives…
(2026-10-09). US$3.6 Billion Russia-China Joint Venture to Start Amino Acid Production in Tatarstan. infobrics.org Russia's Tatneft has begun building a methionine plant at a new site in the Green Valley special economic zone in Tatarstan…
(2026-10-09). Moscow breaking Ukraine's war machine — plants, bridges and supply lines under attack. infobrics.org Russia says Ukraine is becoming isolated from sea and European supply lines.
(2026-10-09). Opinion: College Campuses Were Built to Protect Abusers, Not Victims. lataco.com Meet Zoe Doe, a UCLA student who knows firsthand how easily fraternities can "cover up" sexual assaults…
(2026-10-09). A New Guatemalan Café In Leimert Park, Self-Funded by Two Sisters, Is Now Soft-Opened. lataco.com "It's a dream we've been carrying for the past ten years, back when we were young, wishing there was a local healthy juice bar, coffee shop, and community space where we felt welcomed," one of the two sisters behind the concept tells us.
(2026-10-09). Data is the New Gold: How Analytics Changed the Business of Sports. moguldom.com Empirical data is the ultimate currency in modern professional sports. For decades, franchises operated as highly insular entities relying heavily on entrenched traditionalism, qualitative scouting, subjective managerial instinct, and static business models. Cloud servers and raw machine learning power completely gutted the old back-end operations of these clubs. Every modern sports enterprise now runs on …
(2026-10-09). 9 Best Node.js Hosting Providers for Small Projects Side Apps. moguldom.com Heroku [1] ended its free dynos on November 28, 2022, and the small Node apps that lived on them either moved or started paying [2]. The cheapest Heroku option now is the $5 Eco dyno, which sleeps after 30 minutes without traffic. On February 6, 2026, Heroku also moved to a sustaining engineering model focused …
(2026-10-09). How Virtual Class Tools Help Yoga Studios Reach More Students. moguldom.com Yoga studios can extend instruction beyond physical rooms by adding live broadcasts and recorded lessons. This approach helps people manage travel limits, irregular work hours, caregiving duties, temporary illness, or changing energy levels. It also gives owners measurable information, including attendance by time, booking lead time, and repeat participation. Used alongside face-to-face teaching, remote access …
(2026-10-09). Israel's violence against Palestine survives the ceasefire: The Forty-First Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The assault on Palestinian existence is not confined to bombardment. The destruction of infrastructure, Israeli control over Palestinian money, and Western corporate complicity in apartheid are interconnected fronts of the same offensive.
(2026-10-09). AI investments lack returns—whatever they do is hard to measure. mronline.org 
The money that has been, and still gets invested in them is wasted. It can not be justified by the potential returns.
(2026-10-09). Senior U.S. prosecutor leaves case against kidnapped President Maduro and Cilia Flores. mronline.org 
According to Bloomberg Law, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald informed the court that Richman's employment ended on September 25, 2026.
(2026-10-09). France: State brutality and media lies fail to break students' resolve as workers mobilise in support of the revolt. mronline.org 
Despite the barbarous attempts at repressing the student protests, more than a quarter of a million students continue to protest on the streets and from the barricades. Paris resident, John Mullen, reports on the explosion of widespread anger that has swept the country.
(2026-10-09). The Levy Institute mourns the passing of Anwar Shaikh. mronline.org 
The Levy Institute mourns the passing of Anwar Shaikh, an outstanding scholar, teacher, and mentor to a generation of socially committed economists, including several current and former Levy Institute scholars. On this solemn occasion of deep loss, we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
(2026-10-09). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-09). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-09). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-09). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-09). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-09). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-09). Trump Didn't Win The Nobel Peace Prize, So He's Helping Smear The Woman Who Did [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: picture alliance / Getty | Poor President Donald Trump — he has been robbed, once again. The Norwegian Nobel Committee just refuses to give the baby his binky — sorry — I mean, the Nobel Peace Prize to the most deserving person in history, by his own account, of course. | For those who are unaware, Trump was reportedly nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, with leaders of Israel, Pakistan, and Cambodia claiming they submitted his name. But he didn't win. The man who, according to him, won eight non-specific wars across the globe was denied his coveted prize. Instead, it went to So…
(2026-10-09). Dr. Bernice King Draws Parallels Between Nolan Wells' Death And Uncle Rev. A.D. King's Mysterious Passing. newsone.com 
Source: Wells Family GoFundMe/Bettmann/Getty. | Dr. Bernice King is lending her support to the family of Nolan Wells as they continue seeking answers about the 18-year-old's unexplained death. Wells, a student-athlete from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was found dead on July 6, two days after he went missing during a Fourth of July outing to Horn Island with friends. | Dr. Bernice King drew parallels between the case of Nolan Wells and that of her uncle Rev. A.D. King.: | Source: Paras Griffin / Getty. | The daughter of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said the family's search for…
(2026-10-09). Attorneys Say Christa Pike Is Eating And Moving After Failed Execution. newsone.com 
Source: Tennessee Department of Corrections / Tennessee DOC | Attorneys for Christa Pike have said she is making a "remarkable" recovery after surviving a failed execution in Tennessee last week. |
(2026-10-09). We've Been Here Before: New York City's Racial Equity Commission [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-10-09). Joe Nerds Out: 'Lanterns' Season 1 Was A Fresh Take In A Stagnant Genre. newsone.com 
Source: HBO Max / HBO Max | I can't lie, folks. I'm really bummed that this is the first weekend that I don't have a new episode of Lanterns to look forward to. As both a DC fan and someone who memorized the Green and Blue Lantern oaths in high school, Lanterns has easily become one of my all-time favorite superhero adaptations. | Now, a loud minority on the internet has been complaining that the series wasn't a space opera, and I'm going to assume those folks don't actively read comic books. Sure, they may have read a few Green Lantern runs here and there, but there's a difference between reading a handful of…
(2026-10-09). Marcel Is Dying, And Half A Million Of Us Aren't Ready. newsone.com 
Source: Marcel / TikTok Screenshot | I have never met Marcel, but I am terrified of losing him. | That sounds ridiculous when I say it out loud. I don't know Marcel's last name. I've never shaken his hand, sat across from him at a table, or heard him laugh in person. I know him the way half a million other people know him: through a little rectangle in my hand, where for the better part of a year I have watched a husband, father, baker, and giant of a man fight cancer without ever turning the camera off. | At its worst, the internet can be a reminder of all the horrible parts of us: the racism, the misogyny. I…
(2026-10-09). Pentagon Says Nidal Malik Hasan's Execution Will Be Livestreamed, And We Need To Talk About Why [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Handout / Getty | The U.S. government hasn't overseen a public execution in 90 years, not since the execution of It was a public lynching, and that's the America the Trump administration is looking to make great again. | On Dec. 3, U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people with a per…
(2026-10-09). Pete Hegseth Shows Off Weak And Wimpy Workout Again [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Look, some people just deserve to be bullied — because they're bullies themselves, and many of them even have the nerve to be soft-as-cat-hair bullies. This is about "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth. Since this goofy-ass dork of a pseudo-manly man keeps calling military generals and personnel into official meetings, so he can talk testosterone, …
(2026-10-09). Shocker: Army Finds Electric Gloves Used By ICE Are Incredibly Painful. newsone.com 
Source: Omaha World-Herald / Getty | An Army study into electric gloves that could be deployed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) found that they caused participants significant pain and fear. |
(2026-10-09). Ecuador Judge Acquits 32 Crew Members of Boats Destroyed by US Military. orinocotribune.com An Ecuadorian judge acquitted 32 crew members of two fishing boats on Wednesday, finding no evidence that they had collaborated with drug trafficking networks after the boats were intercepted and destroyed by US military forces in the Pacific Ocean. The ruling covers eight members of the boat Conquista 2 and 24 from the María Candelaria. …
(2026-10-09). Despite US Pressure, Right-Wing Governments in Latin America Maintain Relations With China. orinocotribune.com By Bruno Sgarzini — Oct 7, 2026 While in the second decade of this millennium Washington focused on expelling progressives from power in Latin America, in the third it seems to have concentrated on removing Chinese capital from the strategic branches of the economy in Latin America. The reinforcement of the Monroe Doctrine ("America for …
(2026-10-09). Amazon Package Drivers Rev Up Organizing To Become Direct Employees. portside.org Amazon Package Drivers Rev Up Organizing To Become Direct Employees |
(2026-10-09). "Abolish ICE" : Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father With 5-Year-Old Son in Car. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-10-09). US leaves Iraq: 'Shock and awe' curdles into 'Aw, shucks'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-09). Palmer Luckey building submarines is not the craziest idea. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump traveled to Baltimore this week to announce
(2026-10-09). Government communicators urged to safeguard public trust. sanews.gov.za Government communicators urged to safeguard public trust | With misinformation and disinformation spreading faster and reaching wider audiences, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has urged government communicators to provide credible, timely information that strengthens trust between citizens and the state. | "The credibility of government communication is one of our most important assets. We must protect it. The challenge is no longer simply that false information exists. The challenge is the speed, scale and reach with which information can now be produced and distributed," the Deputy Minister…
(2026-10-09). Eastern Cape Grasslands declared national park. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape Grasslands declared national park | Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister David Maynier has declared 18 properties in the Eastern Cape, covering 10 225.9242 hectares, as the Grasslands National Park. | The declaration was published in Government Gazette No. 55531 under Government Notice No. 8002. | Situated in the Eastern Cape highlands between Nqanqarhu and Rhodes, the park will help protect under-represented grassland ecosystems and part of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg Strategic Water Source Area. | These landscapes are important for water security, biodiversity and the livelihoods supp…
(2026-10-09). Statistics an important tool for service delivery. sanews.gov.za Statistics an important tool for service delivery | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has emphasised the importance of the work done by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in aiding government to plan and deliver services to citizens. ⚪ "The data you produce enables the government to see where schools, clinics and essential services are needed, where resources must be redirected, where progress is being made and where it is not," Mhlauli said. ⚪ Speaking on the occasion of Celebrating the Stata SA Census 30th Anniversary in South Africa, Mhlauli said the team made evidence-based planning not just…
(2026-10-09). President announces R120 billion Free State investment initiative. sanews.gov.za President announces R120 billion Free State investment initiative | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced three investment initiatives, worth more than R120 billion, aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding manufacturing and creating employment opportunities in the Free State. ⚪ The initiatives, announced during the launch of the Free State Catalytic Investment and Industrialisation Programme at the Phuthaditjhaba Multipurpose Centre in QwaQwa on Friday, include renewable energy, electric vehicle manufacturing and agricultural processing projects. ⚪ "The proposed YJC renewable energy project represents a…
(2026-10-09). Bloom to investigate sewage pollution, drowning risks in Mangaung. sanews.gov.za Bloom to investigate sewage pollution, drowning risks in Mangaung | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Dr Jack Bloom will conduct an oversight visit to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State to investigate reports of sewage pollution and safety concerns following repeated drownings at an unsecured quarry. | The visit on Monday, 12 October 2026, will include inspections of Sterkwater and Botshabelo wastewater treatment works, an investigation into reported sewage contamination of the Renosterspruit, and an assessment of safety measures at Heidedal Quarry. | "The oversight visit will focus on the co…
(2026-10-09). Buthelezi joins traditional leaders in call to end GBVF. sanews.gov.za Buthelezi joins traditional leaders in call to end GBVF | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has joined traditional leaders in calling on men to take a stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and play an active role in protecting women and children. ⚪ Buthelezi joined Amakhosi, Izinduna, Amabutho and women at a campaign held in the Swayimane area under the Gcumisa Traditional Authority on Thursday. ⚪ The campaign, led by the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan leaders, sought to raise awareness of the devastating impact of GBVF, while en…
(2026-10-09). Border Patrol Unleashes Violence on Protesters Over Trump's Border Wall. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Activists say federal agents dragged protesters across a barbed wire and used "extreme pain compliance" tactics. Since construction began on President Donald Trump's border wall in haste on October 5, federal agents have clashed with land defenders and arrested roughly two dozen activists who camped …
(2026-10-09). Trump Messed With Texas. Now An Army Of Pissed-Off Texans Are Fighting His Border Wall. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez and Jules Taylor TRNN President Trump has renewed his efforts to "Build the Wall" in areas along the US-Mexico Border that don't currently have border barriers—including the Big Bend region of West Texas. Invading people's private properties and upending their local economies and shared ecosystem with a border wall residents say they don't want or …
(2026-10-09). Axios Looks for Silver Lining in Trump's Tinfoil Economy. scheerpost.com Jim Naureckas FAIR Axios (10/5/26) thinks it's spotted a mystery: "President Trump's economic data keeps getting stronger. His economic polling keeps getting worse by the day." Or as the political news site put it in an earlier story (9/30/26): "America's economy is roaring ahead. And Americans feel lousy about it." As both stories note, people don't feel like …
(2026-10-09). Naomi Klein: End Times Fascism: The Billionaires Are Planning Their Escape—and Leaving Us to Burn. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The billionaires selling us the future are making plans to escape it. They promise artificial intelligence will liberate humanity while concentrating the wealth and power to decide whose lives are expendable. Their bunkers offer a revealing answer to the question their public relations campaigns avoid: What happens to everyone else? In this conversation …
(2026-10-09). After 3 Years, Mainstream Media Accepts That Netanyahu Knew Oct 7 Would Happen—And Allowed It. scheerpost.com Lee Camp Daily Dose of Sanity The mainstream corporate media — always a mere two to three years behind on every story — is finally coming to terms with (some of) the reality of the October 7, 2023, attack. It is suddenly acceptable for the liberal corporate pro-Israel outlets to say Netanyahu obviously knew October 7th …
(2026-10-09). Five Thoughts About Pakistan's Rapid Mission Creep In The Yemeni War. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-09). Pentagon To Live Stream Firing Squad Execution. thealtworld.com The Pentagon the firing squad execution
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(2026-10-09). ICE Shooting in NYC Inflames Mamdani's Policing Problem. theintercept.com 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a firestorm over how his administration handles policing and responds to federal immigration raids after an Outraged New Yorkers poured into the streets Thursday night and soon clashed with the New York City Police Department,…
(2026-10-09). Prediction Markets Have a Lock on the Midterms. theintercept.com 
As so-called prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket embed themselves in every aspect of our daily lives, from elections to sports and entertainment, concerns have grown about what the explosion of these poorly understood, loosely regulated platforms could mean for regular people and democracy writ large. | Celebrities from LeBron James to Sydney Sweeney have inked lucrative deals with prediction platforms. Legacy news outlets have even begun including prediction market data in their coverage. And the Trump family is deeply embedded in these platforms' success; Donald Trump Jr.'s VC firm just became a…
(2026-10-09). Long Island Audit: Will the FEDS Indict this cop watcher? therealnews.com 
Taya Graham and Stephen Janis begin an investigation into the allegations that cop watcher SeanPaul Reyes is being surveilled by law enforcement and may potentially be at the center of an indictment to make an example of the cop watching community. | Taya Graham and Stephen Janis begin an investigation into the allegations that cop watcher SeanPaul Reyes is being surveilled by law enforcement and may potentially be at the center of an indictment to make an example of the cop watching community. police accountability,policing,video,Long Island Audit
(2026-10-09). Why did Meta change its moderation system before Brazil's elections? therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in No doubt you've seen it yourself, or read about it: Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, manipulating engagement on certain accounts or banning pages and posts outright to limit the reach of specific political groups. | Here's something that happened to me. I recently set up a second Instagram account. I never interacted with, followed or liked any far right cont…
(2026-10-09). Alleged Murder by US Marine Sparks Outrage at Military Presence in Okinawa. truthout.org The Okinawa Prefectural Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for a formal review of its Status of Forces agreement with the US military amid outrage over the alleged murder of local woman by an American Marine. As reported by Kyodo News, the assembly passed the resolution by an overwhelming margin, with 45 members in favor and just two opposed. According to Kyodo News… |
(2026-10-09). Trump Openly Incites Race War, Calling for "Fight" Against Somalis in Minnesota. truthout.org President Donald Trump encouraged people in Minnesota to "fight" against Somali immigrants in the state on Thursday, openly inciting race war in some of his most violent rhetoric against Somalis yet. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Somali immigrants are "tak[ing] over" Minnesota, invoking white supremacist rhetoric and calling on others in the state to "fight back. |
(2026-10-09). Mike Johnson Suggests He'll Quit Congress If Voters Reject GOP in Midterms. truthout.org In a Fox News interview that aired earlier this week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) indicated that he might retire from the House of Representatives altogether if Republicans failed to retain control of Congress following this year's midterm elections. The statement is a stark departure from his previous comments this year, in which the speaker indicated little possibility… |
(2026-10-09). We Must Move Beyond the Era of State-Sponsored, State-Celebrated Murder. truthout.org Christa Pike woke up on October 6 in a Tennessee hospital with a blood clot and pneumonia, handcuffed and shackled to her bed, having become the first known person to survive an execution via lethal injection. On September 30, the state of Tennessee tried to murder Pike. Instead, it put her through an hour and a half of difficulty breathing as she intermittently gasped for air and was eventually… |
(2026-10-09). TN Court Rules Killing of Woman May Have Been Justifiable Because She Was Trans. truthout.org Paris Lee was shot six times and killed by Samuel Ward Jr.; this is an indisputable fact. Ward was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in May 2025. He claimed it was self-defense, but the jury didn't buy it. This week, however, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed his conviction. A three-judge panel declared that the jury was under the impression Lee was cisgender… |
(2026-10-09). Martin Soto, Organizer of Delaney Hall Hunger Strike, Released After 8 Months. truthout.org Martin Soto, who helped lead a hunger strike at Delaney Hall immigration jail in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this year, was released from detention with an ankle monitor on Tuesday evening. Martin was released after U.S. District Court Judge Jamel Semper ruled that his detention was illegal, citing the conditions of his confinement, his deteriorating mental health, and lack of sufficient… |
(2026-10-09). Protests Erupt in New York City After ICE Agent Shoots Father in the Bronx. truthout.org A federal immigration officer shot a man Thursday afternoon in New York's Marble Hill neighborhood, according to police, eyewitnesses and the Department of Homeland Security, in an incident that drew swift rebuke from elected officials and a crowd of spontaneous protesters late Thursday night. The man was treated at a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound to the neck, officials said. |
(2026-10-09). Southeast Asia's Food Security Requires Crop Resilience Revolution. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Rice is a crucial crop in the agriculture, economy, and culture of Southeast Asia. For years, rice is a staple rather than just a product. For most of the countries of the region, it is the core of their cultural identity, a national pride, and an important part of local rural …
(2026-10-09). The refinery war and the vulnerability of modern society. wattsupwiththat.com How much resilience does a modern society really have if the infrastructure that converts its natural resources into usable forms is disrupted?
(2026-10-09). Dr. Judith Curry: 'Michael Mann and the rest of that gang can go suck eggs'. wattsupwiththat.com Well I love the cartoon. And I applaud @RogerPielkeJr for continuing to fight the good fight. But I am so over this stuff.
(2026-10-09). LIVE at 1PM ET Suncor v. Boulder: Biggest Climate Case Ever — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments in the most-important climate case in many years, perhaps ever. Suncor v. Boulder may decide whether climate activists can sue modern society out of existence…
(2026-10-09). New Study: 50 Years Of The Most Aggressive 'Net Zero' Policies Can Only Affect The Global Climate By 0.03 ∞C. wattsupwiththat.com Succinctly, the authors assert reducing anthropogenic emissions (both CO2 and aerosols, particulates) causes both cooling and warming simultaneously, and thus they effectively offset or cancel each other out. Ambitious CO2 reduction policies, such as the pursuit of "net zero" CO2 emissions in the coming decades, have almost no effect on climate "for half a century".
(2026-10-09). Costa Blame Financial Woes On Climate Change! wattsupwiththat.com What the Telegraph has failed to tell its readers is that Brazilian coffee production always features big swings from year to year.
(2026-10-09). Natural Gas Turbine Boom (better late than never). wattsupwiththat.com "The 'invisible hand' is at work to enable the dash-to-gas (and diesel too) in the catch-up period for economical, large-scale power generation."
(2026-10-09). Climate Lawfare Cannot Rewrite Energy History. wattsupwiththat.com Governments that cannot convince voters to accept costlier, less reliable energy are not allowed to impose it by judicial fiat instead, says the court in western Michigan.
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed. whyy.org
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). Greg Seltzer of Philly Music Fest. whyy.org On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin previews the 2026 Philly Music Festival with cofounder Greg Seltzer, a mergers and acquisitions attorney who's hit on a recipe for celebrating up and coming artists from the region while supporting music education for youth.
(2026-10-09). Philly preservation history: Rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze added to city's historic register. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A rare Keith Haring mural is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, marking the first time the city has historically designated an outdoor mural. | The Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously approved the
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). Adult ADHD: Why You Know What to Do But Can't Do It. whyy.org On this episode, we explore ADHD in adults — how to spot it, how to treat it, and how to function with it. We talk with a leading psychologist about what's behind ADHD's often frustrating symptoms, hear about what it's like receiving a diagnosis late in life, and find out why people with ADHD are often very sensitive.
(2026-10-09). Man shot, killed by police after confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed by law enforcement on Friday morning after allegedly firing a gun at officers near 21st Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City. | According to police, officers responded to reports of a man with a gun in the area shortly after 11 a.m. | Authorities said the calls included information that the man had fired the weapon before police arrived, although Commissioner Kevin Bethel said i…
(2026-10-09). 'The Vanishing Famiy:' one family's struggle with dementia. whyy.org Imagine facing a 50/50 chance of inheriting a rare form of dementia that robs you of your personality. Where once you were organized, caring, and responsible, you become apathetic, socially inappropriate, show no regard for others, overeat or drink to excess. Would you get tested to find out if you carry the genetic mutation? | That's the dilemma facing a Pennsylvania family in
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-09). A horror writer's visit to this Bucks County historic house inspires spooky after-dark tours. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A small group of visitors huddles together, braced against the crisp October air on a "dull, dark, and soundless day." | The fading sun casts shadows across a manicured lawn and glints off the sparkling river that borders the estate. An alarmed chorus ripples through the ranks of geese that traverse the grounds, shattering the eerie silence. | As dusk encroaches, a figure emerges from the doorway of the centuries-old house, beckoning the wary travelers into the "mans…
(2026-10-09). Delaware leaders call for more federal funding to help rebuild beach dunes following nor'easter damage. whyy.org 
(2026-10-09). 'Burn in hell': Fired scientist's death threats against AstraZeneca, Aetna officials land him in prison, but diatribes continue. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A woman in Delaware who worked for health insurer Aetna must have been horrified when she read the email sent to her in April 2024. | "Hopefully, you and the Aetna middle and senior management are executed for your crimes," wrote the man who identified himself as Irving Schwinner. The message also included graphic language that said the woman should be raped and tortured before she was killed. | The sender's name wasn't Irving Schwinner, though. | He was Justin Dynlacht, a…
(2026-10-09). Kathy Kelly Discusses the Illinois Young Voters' Congress. worldbeyondwar.org By Live from the Heartland, October 9, 2026 | Michael James and co-host Euan Hague hear about the Illinois Young Voters' Congress from peace activist Kathy Kelly before they talk about the new song No More Silence and the Spill the Honey foundation with Grammy-nominated producer and singer Mali Wilson.
(2026-10-09). 10 Reasons for Public Executions. worldbeyondwar.org 
No polling favored it. No fashion for being like Saudi Arabia was afloat. Outside of Supreme Court Justices, a return to the 18th century is generally not in vogue. So why do it? #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-09). Webinar: NATO and the Balkans. worldbeyondwar.org By No to War — No to NATO, October 9, 2026 | This webinar examines the militarisation of the Balkans and the role of NATO. It considers both the historical aspects of the war against Serbia, which contravened international law, and the current challenges posed by widespread militarisation. Key topics include the current and future role of NATO, its member organisations and its partners. The webinar highlights the forces opposing militarisation and advocating for a peaceful Balkans. | PROGRAM : | Opening: Annachiara Canetta, World BEYOND War — Europe, No to War- No to NATO | Moderation: Reine…
(2026-10-09). U.S. Marine Arrested in Okinawa Hotel for Killing a Japanese Woman. worldbeyondwar.org Co-coordinator of World BEYOND War in Japan, Joseph Essertier is an American living in Japan who began actively opposing war in 1998 during the Kosovo War. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-09). Nobel Peace Prize Turns Toward Peace in 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
The Nobel Peace Prize has just been awarded to Navi Pillay who is not, like last year's laureate, pleading for the world's largest military to attack her country. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-09). Trump confirms Fort Hood shooter's execution will be by firing squad. aljazeera.com The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be public and livestreamed.
(2026-10-09). US judge rules Trump administration's use of voter data unlawful. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-09). Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe. aljazeera.com CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.
(2026-10-09). Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League — teams, prediction, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United and Tottenham Hotspur managers under increasing pressure ahead of Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
(2026-10-09). UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to 'full-scale war', urges dialogue. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised gov't urge UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation.
(2026-10-09). How will Spain's housing crisis affect elections? aljazeera.com Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents.
(2026-10-09). Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
(2026-10-09). Susan Collins' Hard-Luck Story Has An Assault-Rifle Twist. levernews.com 
(2026-10-09). LeverMind Quiz: Why Is Walmart Watching Your Car? levernews.com 
(2026-10-09). Walmart Says It Prices Products, Not People. Its Patents Suggest Otherwise. levernews.com 
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(2026-10-09). The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Musk, a deep-dive investigative documentary about the world's richest man, premieres this weekend, less than a month before the midterms. Maybe you haven't heard about it — until recently, most major social media platforms declined to run paid promotions of the documentary's trailer, citing rules on political content. What are Musk and Big Tech so afraid of?Today on
(2026-10-09). Democracy Now! 2026-10-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 09, 2026; "Abolish ICE": Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father with 5-Year-Old Son in Car; Navi Pillay, South African Jurist, Wins Nobel Peace Prize in "Stinging Rebuke to Donald Trump"; "Entire System of Cornell University Failed Her": Jane Doe Gang Rape Case Enrages Campus Community | Headlines for October 09, 2026; "Abolish ICE": Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father with 5-Year-Old Son in Car; Navi Pillay, South African Jurist, Wins Nobel Peace Prize in "Stinging Rebuke to Donald Trump"; "Entire S…
(2026-10-09). Macron's nuclear turning point: A raving madman, a traitor to be neutralized urgently! international-reporters.com Increase warheads, extend "vital interests" all the way to Warsaw, and promise a French nuclear umbrella for the EU: the grand slam of dilution. Behind the martial phrases and strategic silences hides the same old scheme: sacrificing French sovereignty on the altar of a warlike Europe steered from…
(2026-10-09). Chinese travelers' preferences for experiences across ASEAN destinations. ecns.cn Island getaways, jungle ziplining and paragliding are catching the eye of Chinese travelers during the seven-day National Day holiday, as ASEAN destinations attract visitors seeking adventure and unique experiences.
(2026-10-09). Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras dies at 87. ecns.cn Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras died in Brisbane on Thursday at the age of 87.
(2026-10-09). China-Laos Railway handles over 80 million passenger trips since opening. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway has handled more than 80 million passenger trips since it began operations in December 2021, China Railway Kunming Group said on Friday.
(2026-10-09). Luoyang: Ancient roots, enduring charm. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Luoyang is underway. City leaders from around the world have gathered in this ancient Chinese capital to explore its timeless charm, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern spirit.
(2026-10-09). Olympic champion Guo Jingjing awarded honorary fellowship by Lingnan University. ecns.cn Chinese diving legend Guo Jingjing was among five distinguished individuals awarded honorary fellowships by Hong Kong's Lingnan University on Thursday in recognition of their professional achievements and contributions to society and education.
(2026-10-09). Chengdu restaurant provides nearly 300,000 free meals over nine years. ecns.cn A vegetarian restaurant in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has provided nearly 300,000 free meals to sanitation workers, food delivery riders and couriers over nearly nine years, turning a simple act of kindness into a sustained community service initiative.
(2026-10-09). Fiery clouds paint spectacular dawn sky over Rongcheng coast. ecns.cn Fiery clouds bathe the sky in brilliant hues over Ailun Bay in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province, at dawn on Oct. 9, 2026, as aquaculture workers navigate boats across the colorful sea to their marine farms, which creates a stunning scene of people working amid a sea of clouds and rosy light.
(2026-10-09). Nomination of Song Li as candidate for WHO Director-General demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's decision to nominate Doctor Song Li as a candidate for the WHO Director-General reflects the country's aspiration to work with all parties for a global community of health for all, and demonstrates China's firm support for multilateralism and the WHO, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-09). Guangzhou South Railway Station sets record with more than 1 million daily passenger trips. ecns.cn Guangzhou South Railway Station in southern China's Guangdong province recorded 1.049 million passenger arrivals and departures in one day during the National Day holiday, making it the first Chinese station to top 1 million in a single day.
(2026-10-09). Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains top 200,000 standard containers this year. ecns.cn Zhejiang's Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains have carried 200,460 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, of imports and exports so far this year, Hangzhou Customs said Thursday, citing data through Wednesday.
(2026-10-09). flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE. geo.tv A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30,…
(2026-10-09). South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. geo.tv UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay smiles during a news conference at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland October 18, 2012. — ReutersOSLO: South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her…
(2026-10-09). Three Saudi nationals killed, several hurt in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport. geo.tv Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026. — ReutersTwo attacks targeted airport facilities, Saudia aircraft.Houthis claim attacks using cruise, ballistic missiles.Several…
(2026-10-09). India's Cockroach Janata Party leader says protest to go ahead despite detentions. geo.tv Demonstrators on a bus take part in a protest organised by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2026'Cockroach' movement to stick to Saturday protest plan.Thousands of security forces to guard central…
(2026-10-09). US to livestream army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, says Pentagon. geo.tv Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 in a November 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood. — ReutersFirst US military firing squad execution since 1945Execution set for December 3 at Fort Hood: HegsethUS executions have never been televised before.The US will…
(2026-10-09). Mexico prison brawl leaves 10 dead, including visiting minor. geo.tv The image shows a cellblock corridor inside Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, Mexico, draped with yellow police caution tape . — Reuters/FileAuthorities say incident occurred at prison in Sinaloa state.Authorities did not provide details about what triggered the fight.US advises…
(2026-10-09). US sanctions Indian, UAE and Turkish firms over Iranian oil trade. geo.tv The US Department of State building in Washington. — AFP/FileSanctions target entities, individuals linked to India, UAE, Türkiye, Iran, UK.Five Indian nationals are among those sanctioned.Three directors of Samudra Marine Services were also sanctioned.
(2026-10-09). Praise, partnership, power play? Putin's birthday call carries big Iran message for Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin praised Iran's "epic steadfastness" during an October 7 birthday call with President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to Iranian accounts. The leaders reaffirmed strategic cooperation, while Moscow voiced support for regional diplomacy. Putin reportedly sent regards to Mojtaba Khamenei; no new weapons transfer or funding commitment was announced during it.
(2026-10-09). Houthis find MBS' weak spot, attack it for 2nd time in 1 week as Pro-Saudi army 'loses' Taiz city. hindustantimes.com The Houthis claimed another ballistic-missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 8, without immediate Saudi confirmation. Separately, Saudi authorities reported three deaths and 36 injuries from earlier attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports. Fighting around Taiz has intensified, but a Houthi takeover remains an assessment, not fact.
(2026-10-09). Scared of Russia 'starving' NATO as Western troops mass on Kaliningrad border? Leader begs Putin… hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan urged safe navigation in the Black Sea during an October 7 call with Vladimir Putin, while offering support for Russia—Ukraine talks. The conversation followed attacks on merchant ships near Romania and Bulgaria. Attribution remains contested, and no connection to Kaliningrad tensions has been publicly established.
(2026-10-09). Can Russia disrupt NATO's Ukraine supply chain? Denmark warns of sabotage against suppliers. hindustantimes.com Denmark's intelligence service says Russia has escalated sabotage against Danish companies supplying defence products to Ukraine, increasingly recruiting untrained intermediaries through Telegram and other platforms. Officials describe paid assignments progressing from photography and reconnaissance to sabotage. Russia's embassy rejects the allegation, but tune in for more details.
(2026-10-09). War's Hidden Mental Health Toll on Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ibrahim, a 5-year-old boy with autism, is held by his father in Idlib, Syria, June 2022. | © © 2022 Human Rights Watch. | As armed conflicts proliferate around the globe, World Mental Health Day is a reminder that the psychological toll stemming from hostilities result in mental health harms that have lasting effects on people's lives. Insecurity, trauma, anxiety, and confusion are the norm for many who have endured armed conflict.Access to services is frequently inadequate—even though over a fifth of conflict-affected populations are estimated to experience mental heal…
(2026-10-09). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). 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
(2026-10-09). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-09). Sunday 10/25: "Whose City? Our City!" — Rise Up against Mayor Lurie's Attacks. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/10: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Khsara" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cuJK……
(2026-10-09). Friday 10/16: Seeds for Liberation film screening, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto | 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-10-09). Friday 10/16: Swing in Union Sq with Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-10-09). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-09). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-09). California Apartment Association influencing Concord council elections. indybay.org The CAA (California Apartment Association) is backing 2 key city council candidates in Concord. Having lobbied for the dismantling of single family renter control in Concord, multi-family protections are next on the CAA's agenda.
(2026-10-09). Pacifica 2026 National Election "A Corrupt Rigged Election With White Ballots At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA and Pacifica have run a corrupt rigged election that set up a white ballots for nearly all the candidates at KFPA. A report was made about how the Pacific National Board organized and ran a rigged election to get complete control of Pacifica and corporatize it further.
(2026-10-09). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers Preparing for Allensworth Rededication. indybay.org The Buffalo Soldiers' 160th Anniversary Year invites communities statewide to rediscover this legacy, honor its leaders, and strengthen the cultural pathways that connect past, present, and future.
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/17: Poetry Reading to Honor the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-10-09). Monday 10/19: Tell SF DA Brooke Jenkins: Prosecute the Real Criminals! indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 11/12: Taxpayer Uprising: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpnov…
(2026-10-09). Tuesday 11/10: Taxpayer Uprising! indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/dcnov10…
(2026-10-09). Wednesday 10/28: Virtual Visit: Tulkarem. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-10-09). Student Protests Escalate into Clashes at Paris's Sciences PO. indybay.org Students and their supporters demonstrated in solidarity with high school students on strike, outside of Science PO university in Paris calling more funding and a better educational experience. For their effort in exercising free speech they were pepper sprayed and tear gassed by the police.
(2026-10-09). Saturday 10/24: Webinar: Kidnapped on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 2026. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xsYPgAi….
(2026-10-09). AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & The Working Class. indybay.org
(2026-10-09). France Sees Largest Student Protest Since 1968. indybay.org Student strikes over education reforms and budget cuts continue to grow and gain momentum in France as the government seeks ways to eliminate "spill over" into the general discontent of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Operation Northstar at Naval Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate | Corner of Sloat and 9th Avenue Monterey…
(2026-10-09). Thursday 10/8: Petaluma: Stop Sexual Violence Protest March to Demand Justice. indybay.org Walnut Park | 201 Fourth Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952…
(2026-10-09). Lessons in Repression: Silencing Campus Workers on Palestine Since October 7, 2023. juancole.com Middle East Studies Association (MESA) | Academic Freedom Initiative | — | Washington, DC — Today, the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) released a major new report, Lessons in Repression: Silencing Campus Workers on Palestine Since October 7, 2023, that shows how higher education institutions converged with government and outside actors to retaliate against employees speaking out for Palestinian rights. With startling intensity, university administrators punished employees regardless of rank, position, or profile, after campu…
(2026-10-09). Is China a Rising Imperial Power? Yes and (strangely) No. juancole.com (
(2026-10-09). Santos Maria Chilel Soto caminaba por este campo de maíz ya cosechado junto a su pareja, Minivaldo Velásquez, y dos de sus cinco hijos cuando recibió un disparo mortal. whyy.org Santos Maria Chilel Soto salió a caminar con su familia la tarde del 18 de septiembre y nunca regresó a casa. | Esta mujer guatemalteca de 39 años, residente de Georgetown, era madre de cinco hijos. Soto caminaba por un campo abierto cerca de South Old State Road, en Ellendale, junto a su pareja, Minibaldo Velásquez, y dos…
(2026-10-09). British Chemical Warfare Commentator's MI6 Ties Exposed In Leaked Emails. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg The Grayzone Private messages show show Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a top British pundit on the Salisbury poisoning incident, was a close associate of the MI6 officer who handled the Russian intelligence defector at the center of the scandal — and reaped considerable benefits from his proximity to the case. This September, a former British …
(2026-10-09). "Falta de interés" : personas sin hogar de Wilmington cuestionan los esfuerzos de la ciudad por proporcionar vivienda tras desalojarlas de un parque local. whyy.org 
(2026-10-09). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-09). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…