(2026-10-21). Headlines for October 21, 2026. democracynow.org Ansar Allah Attacks Taiz as 250,000 Yemenis Displaced Since Fighting Erupted in July, Saudi Arabia Executes Bangladeshi Man and Woman in Mecca, Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Seven Palestinians, Brad Lander Detained by the IDF in the Occupied West Bank, Congressmember Tlaib Calls on DOJ to Arrest Israeli Military Commander Accused of Killing Hind Rajab, Russia Frees 74-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Imprisoned for Fighting as a Mercenary in Ukraine, France Plans Massive Surge in Police Forces for Protests Planned for This Weekend, Italian Government Deploys 500 Troops to Milan After Protests, Trump Tells Reporters Congressm…
(2026-10-21). King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit. aljazeera.com King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-10-21). That time when Donald Trump asked Iran to Nuke American Cities. juancole.com ( Well, let me start with this: If I went back in time and tried to tell my parents or anyone else in that ancient world of my childhood and youth about a future Donald Trump presidency (and managed to explain — no sm…
(2026-10-21). Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China. geo.tv Russian President Vladimir Putin, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials attend a meeting at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 21, 2026. — ReutersPutin announces release of retired US teacher held in Russia.Ukraine complains of disruption to use…
(2026-10-21). New US Great Game in Central Asia? Rubio faces reality check. infobrics.org Washington is seeking influence over Eurasia's strategic trade corridors, from Central Asia to Turkey and Greece. Rubio's visit exposes both the ambitions and contradictions of Trump's approach to Russia and China.
(2026-10-21). How Tehran visit tests limits of influence over Iran. al-monitor.com As Tehran looks for an off-ramp from renewed conflict, Moscow is positioning itself as a diplomatic partner while pushing Iran to deliver on long-delayed economic deals.
(2026-10-21). Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a television interview aired on Tuesday.Araqchioffered to help facilitate dialogue as the Iran-alignedHouthis intensified strikes on Saudi Arabia earlier this month.In the interview withIraq's Al Ekhbariya TV, Araqchialso responded to the possibility of Egypt joining Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis.
(2026-10-21). Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification, sources say. al-monitor.com By Huseyin Hayatsever, Nevzat Devranoglu and Ece ToksabayANKARA, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Turkey has submitted a defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, three parliamentary sources said on Tuesday, moving NATO's second-largest army closer to a formal mutual defence pledge with Riyadh as it faces Houthi attacks.The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
(2026-10-21). UN demands aid access to besieged Yemen city Taiz. al-monitor.com The United Nations insisted Tuesday that aid must immediately be allowed to enter Yemen's Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching the country's third-largest city. | Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, interim capital of the Saudi-backed, internationally-recognised government.
(2026-10-21). Saudi Arabia's Houthi Trap. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's renewed confrontation with Yemen's Houthis exposes the limits of air power against a resilient movement rooted in local politics, terrain and ideology.
(2026-10-21). Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drones targeting kingdom. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi-led coalition said early Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed four drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. | Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said on the US social media platform X that the interception and destruction operation was carried out in the regions of Madinah and the Eastern Province. | In a separate statement, al-Maliki said coalition forces had intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward the eastern region. | Yemen's central bank orders freezing assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals, entities | On Tuesday, Yemen's central bank ordered banks and exchange co…
(2026-10-21). Are the UK, France being pulled into the Saudi-Houthi conflict? aljazeera.com The European states say their support for Riyadh is 'defensive', but analysts warn Houthi reaction may complicate that.
(2026-10-21). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-21). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-21). How Many Goals Cristiano Ronaldo Will Score Today, Fans Wait to Count. ummid.com As Al Nassr FC prepares to take on Neom in its next Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) Group Match Tuesday October 20, 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to count how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score.
(2026-10-21). Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted, destroyed drones in Madinah, eastern province. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi-led coalition said early Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed four drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. | Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said on the US social media platform X that the interception and destruction operation was carried out in the regions of Madinah and the aastern province. | In a separate statement, al-Maliki said coalition forces had intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward the eastern region. | Yemen's central bank orders freezing assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals, entities | On Tuesday, Yemen's central bank ordered banks and exchange co…
(2026-10-21). Houthi attacks undermine Saudi economic ambitions. al-monitor.com With airports closed and the capital brought to an effective standstill, attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia have thrown a wrench in the kingdom's ambitious plans to overhaul the economy and draw foreign investment. | A decade ago, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched his bold Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy away from oil and turn the powerful monarchy into a hub for tourism, international events and multinational enterprises.
(2026-10-21). Hegseth secretly meets Netanyahu as US prepares to resume attacks on Iran. wsws.org The secret meeting at Ovda air base took place eight days before Israel's election and amid US press reports that the Pentagon has been ordered to prepare for major combat operations against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-21). UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident. al-monitor.com LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – British police said on Tuesday they had re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence as part of their investigation into activity at the RAF Fairford air base last month.RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but American B-1 bombers were withdrawn shortly after five British men were arrested outside the military base in southwest England in the early hours of September 27.
(2026-10-21). Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported, underscoring its hardening stance despite mediation efforts by key interlocutor Pakistan.President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments with Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran, according to Nournews.
(2026-10-21). How war in Lebanon has cost young people with autism and ADHD. aljazeera.com Experts warn that war takes a heavy toll on neurodivergent people, who often rely on routine.
(2026-10-21). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-21). Despite Zionist attacks, pro-Palestine momentum grows. mronline.org 
The popular response to Canada's support for genocide is the most significant and sustained internationally focussed social movement in this country's history.
(2026-10-21). Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort. democracynow.org 
Student-led anti-corruption and cost-of-living protests in Albania are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, among other demands. Hundreds of injuries and arrests have been reported amid a violent police crackdown, along with widespread damage to public and private property. The student demands are an outgrowth of the "Flamingo Revolution," which erupted earlier this year in opposition to a luxury resort being developed on the ecologically sensitive Sazan Island. The planned resort is backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, President Trump's son-in-law and daughter, and has b…
(2026-10-21). Lula decide mostrar publicamente sus movimientos bancarios y emplaza a Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, desafió este lunes a su contrincante, Flávio Bolsonaro, para que acepte revelar sus movimientos bancarios y registros telefónicos. El líder progresista propuso hacer lo mismo con los propios y los de sus hijos.
(2026-10-21). Granma se corona en el oriente cubano. cubadebate.cu La tropa granmense derrotó 8-3 a los Cachorros de Holguín con una ofensiva de apenas seis imparables, pero suficiente para marcar diferencias. Un doble de Alexquemer Sánchez, que encontró las bases pobladas, produjo tres carreras decisivas en el camino hacia la novena victoria de los orientales.
(2026-10-21). La Cuba que no quieren que conozcas. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, en los gobiernos, siempre hubo un nivel de represión, sobre todo después de los años 30, hubo a partir de Machado a Batista, pero ya eso en los años 50, es un nivel de represión tan brutal que simplemente Cuba es calificada como una de las dictaduras más violentas de la historia en América Latina.
(2026-10-21). Cuadrando la caja: Empleo y salarios en tiempos de transformaciones. cubadebate.cu Salarios, emigración, envejecimiento poblacional y nuevas formas de empleo øCómo recuperar el valor del trabajo? øSon suficientes los incentivos actuales para estimular la productividad? øQué deben cambiar las empresas para aprovechar mejor su fuerza laboral? Y otras interrogantes fueron analizadas en este programa.
(2026-10-21). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut. aljazeera.com Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted.
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: From revolution to recolonization. links.org.au 
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz examine the Venezuelan leadership's capitulation before US imperialism, historical precedents and long-term implications.
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Biting the hand that arms Kyiv? On TV, Zelensky takes massive American support grievances public | US. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Washington of imposing unexplained restrictions on Starlink and Starshield services and failing to provide advance warnings of Russian missile attacks. Zelensky also warned that Ukraine is running critically low on US-supplied Patriot interceptors and urged further assistance. The White House has strongly denied his claims, as Kyiv expresses frustration over military support delays and stalled efforts to tighten sanctions on Russia.
(2026-10-21). China opposes U.S. sanctions on five Chinese firms over alleged trade-secret theft: MOC spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies over alleged trade-secret theft, urging Washington to correct its actions as soon as possible.
(2026-10-21). The Left: A fundamental historical ambiguity. links.org.au 
To rebuild a project for the radical transformation of society, it is necessary to deconstruct what is meant by "the Left," writes Franàßois Sabado.
(2026-10-21). Indians struggle to prove voting eligibility amid voter roll revision. geo.tv
(2026-10-21). UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests. geo.tv Police personnel scuffle with protesters who crossed the barricades during a protest by the All India Students' Association demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, India, October 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-21). Student rebellions reflect no future under capitalism. iacenter.org October 13, 2026 The International Action Center salutes the rebellious youth of France whose protests are becoming more revolutionary by the day. They started on Sept. 17 when striking teachers in Créteil, a working-class Paris suburb, were joined by students demanding more staff. By Oct. 6, student protests had shut down 2,000 out of 3,700 high schools across the country, while engaging in daily mass demonstrations over severe teacher shortages, lack of resources in schools and deteriorating learning conditions. The protests have been joined by teachers and other union members. University students also joined t…
(2026-10-21). Beyond profits: Why China's social planning will outpace U.S. tech drive. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders October 14, 2026 While headlines obsess over artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential threat, a deeper story unfolds beneath the surface — advanced technology produces radically different outcomes depending on which society wields it. The real divide isn't between machines and humans — it's between profit-driven markets and strategic socialist planning that benefits billions of people rather than a few billionaires. AI rendition of China's offshore, wind-powered, underwater data facility. Infrastructure investment reveals different priorities. U.S. tech giants — Alphabet,…
(2026-10-21). French Protests: Netanyahu-Trump Iran War Pricey Gasoline have left 28% of the French Hungry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The demonstrations across France this past weekend had many causes and attracted protesters from a wide swathe of French society. Among the many causes, however, was one in which our readers will have a special interest. It was the price of fuel, which is high in France precisely because of the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran. |
(2026-10-21). Olive Theft is Just one Component of Israel's Colonial Structure. juancole.com ( The UN Special Rapporteurs…
(2026-10-21). 'Trump's Russia Strategy Is Opening Himself Up to an Inevitable Humiliation'. bylinetimes.com Maybe Donald Trump likes being humiliated? Maybe that's another thing to add to the very long list of possible If, as the most powerful man on the planet, you ask someone to do something and they publicly rebut the request, that's a very public humiliation. So when Trump announced last week that he has secured an agreement from Russia and Ukraine for an…
(2026-10-21). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-21). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-21). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-21). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-21). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-21). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-21). Vietnam: Independent Trade Unions Suppressed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker walks past a sign with the Vietnamese Communist Party flag in Hanoi, October 5, 2020. | © 2020 NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images | The Vietnamese government is systematically suppressing the rights of workers to organize independent unions despite trade agreements that require it to support labor rights.Officials have repeatedly made false, misleading, and deceptive claims about supporting independent unions while making clear that they would target anyone who tried to exercise labor rights. The government routinely used criminal laws to prosecute rights activists.Vietnam's…
(2026-10-21). Want to make friends in Philly? These rugby players suggest a good tackle. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Travis Hegasi first joined the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club in the spring of 2000. There were barely enough people to make a team. | Fifteen players on the field, and three subs, all locked in to support one another in a sport whose intensity, she says, can forge lifelong bonds. | "We went to battle, 18 of us," the now 50-year-old veteran of the sport recalled on an early fall evening in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood. | Now a coach with the gender-inclusive club…
(2026-10-21). new Far Right lobby groups: Why you see the books. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-21). Over 100,000 join protests and strikes in Italy. wsws.org Youth protests, lorry blockades and strikes are spreading across Italy, while the Meloni government responds with police-state measures, and the trade unions seek to contain the movement.
(2026-10-21). The bond markets, rearmament and the global assault on social spending. wsws.org The immediate ruling class agenda is budget cuts amounting to €54 billion which will make major inroads into social spending. But this is only the start.
(2026-10-21). Trump calls French protests a "full-on revolution," demands mass deportations. wsws.org Behind the fascist president's demands for deportations lies the fear that workers will recognize their common struggle against inequality, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-21). Lawful permanent resident dies in ICE concentration camp. wsws.org Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE custody in Texas this year and the second in Laredo.
(2026-10-21). 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada vote overwhelmingly for strike against layoffs and threatened plant selloff. wsws.org None of the issues that motivated Stellantis workers to vote for a strike can be resolved within the framework of a collective bargaining struggle. They require the waging of an industrial and political counteroffensive against the global restructuring of the auto industry.
(2026-10-21). National Australia Bank axes 2,500 jobs as unemployment rises. wsws.org Up to 1,500 workers will be sacked before the end of this year, with the remainder to be thrown on the scrapheap by June 2027.
(2026-10-21). Australia: Western Sydney University students not told about block teaching plan. wsws.org The "Western Momentum" model, revealed to academic staff last month, has serious implications for students and staff alike.
(2026-10-21). Tensions over US operational control of South Korean military. wsws.org Seoul's insistence on regaining wartime operational control over its military is not a repudiation of Washington's preparations for war against China, but a push for a greater voice in the conflict.
(2026-10-21). "A severely catastrophic situation" : BNSF uses scheduling tricks to prevent rail crews from using vacation time. wsws.org BNSF Railway has begun using its proprietary scheduling software to quietly black out entire weeks of vacation for train crews.
(2026-10-21). New adaptation of The Nephew sparks gender debate. independentaustralia.net 
A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan.
(2026-10-21). Trump endorses Bibi, JD Vance won't follow? US VP explains why he's staying out of Israel's polls. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-21). Marco Rubio's big trade signal in Mumbai: US—India deal 'very, very close' to the finish line | Watch. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India-US ties as an "extraordinary alignment" on core national interests. Speaking in Mumbai, Rubio highlighted cooperation in trade, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific security. Listen here…
(2026-10-21). UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario. al-monitor.com By Simon JessopLONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday. Despite a rapid expansion of renewable energy and climate policies that are reducing emissions in many countries, the report said "urgent and stringent" cuts were still needed to achieve that best-case outcome.
(2026-10-21). World falling on climate action: UN chief. al-monitor.com Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday. | The report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays bare the chasm between rhetoric and action when it comes to tackling global warming, and the challenge before political leaders at November's COP31 climate summit.
(2026-10-21). Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says. al-monitor.com WELLINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X, describing the move as part of the country's broader effort to strengthen ties with the region.
(2026-10-21). Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner. al-monitor.com Israel has joined the inter-governmental Pacific Islands Forum as a partner offering climate change adaptation and water management expertise, its foreign ministry said Wednesday. | Israel has beefed up its ties with the Pacific, with tiny Nauru opening an embassy in Jerusalem last month, joining a handful of nations bucking international pressure to recognise Israeli sovereignty in the holy city.
(2026-10-21). Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday, drawing swift condemnation from Greece which called it a violation of international law.The deal is part of a years-old dispute over competing claims to sea borders and energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean.It was originally agreed in 2019 by Libya's internationally recognised government in Tripoli in the west, but the rival eastern administration under military commanderKhalifa Haftar had withheld its approval for years.
(2026-10-21). US moving away from Middle East security guarantor role, Barrack says. al-monitor.com The US envoy said that direct US military intervention on the ground against the Houthis would be "fruitless."
(2026-10-21). Canada, Turkey to agree during Carney visit to deepen defence and energy ties, source says. al-monitor.com By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Jonathan SpicerANKARA/TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) – NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.The declaration is also expected to encompass the economy, looking to advance bilateral free trade talks, while boosting social and diplomatic ties. The countries would establish committees in all of the areas to draft action plans, the person said.
(2026-10-21). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-21). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-21). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-21). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-21). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-21). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-21). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-21). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-21). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-21). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-21). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-21). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-21). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-21). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-21). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-21). Decoding The Ideology Behind Houthis' Destructive Doctrine. ummid.com Behind the Houthis missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the world into allies and enemies, claims exclusive religious legitimacy and presents confrontation as a sacred duty.
(2026-10-21). The Future of Cockroach Janata Party's Protests. ummid.com The burning question on every Indian lips is: What the future has in store for the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation that's taking place in Delhi and elsewhere.
(2026-10-21). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 2nd Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Friday October 09, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-21). Now Muslim bouncers barred from providing security to Hindu revelers. ummid.com An agency that supplies bouncers to private events to maintain security has alleged that an organizer of a Dandiya event in Hyderabad has asked not to provide Muslim bouncers to their event.
(2026-10-21). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS 2nd Selection List 2026 on Oct 9. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). 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.
(2026-10-21). Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in CCD encounter. tribune.com.pk 
The suspect accused of chasing and running over a 15-year-old boy in Multan two days ago was killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Bahawalpur on Wednesday, police said. | The suspect, Tauqeer Nazir, had allegedly chased Waseem Abbas in his car after a dispute over work and run him over in a private housing society in Multan on Monday. He was arrested and handed over to police on a four-day physical remand by a judicial magistrate on Tuesday. | According to a statement issued by the CCD, Tauqeer escaped from police custody on Tuesday night. | CCD Bahawalpur personnel attempted to sto…
(2026-10-21). 120 villages set for living conditions upgrade. tribune.com.pk 
The provincial government has decided to introduce a Punjab Prosperous Villages Act and launched a pilot project in 120 villages to improve rural infrastructure and living conditions. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday, where a briefing was given on a plan to transform villages across the province into model settlements. The chief minister approved the formation of village committees in consultation with elected public representatives and sought an immediate plan for their establishment. The committees will oversee local development initiatives, with th…
(2026-10-21). Rabies costs Punjab 3rd life in October. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). Official caught receiving bribe. tribune.com.pk 
The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), Multan Region, caught a police Muharrir receiving Rs20,000 in bribe during a trap raid conducted in Khanewal on Tuesday. Assistant Director Investigation Kashif Mahmood and his team conducted the raid under the supervision of a judicial magistrate and arrested Jawad, a Muharrir at Khanewal City Police Station, while receiving the bribe. Marked currency was recovered from his possession. According to the complainant, Rana Muhammad Imran, he had paid Rs350,000 to secure the exon-eration of his nephew in a case. The official was caught red-handed while receiving an additio…
(2026-10-21). Punjab reschedules Lahore Basant to March. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has rescheduled Basant 2027 in Lahore for a second time, with the provincial cabinet approving March 12, 13 and 14 as the new dates for the festival. | The decision reverses the schedule Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had announced earlier, under which Basant was to be celebrated over 10 days from January 29 to February 7, with a break on February 5 to observe Kashmir Day. | According to sources, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Muhammad Ali Ijaz sent a summary proposing a change in the festival dates to the Punjab Home Department, which forwarded it to the provincial cabinet…
(2026-10-21). NCCIA arrests accused in $126m US postal fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone has arrested Faheem Akram, a Pakistani national indicted by United States authorities over an alleged online scheme involving the sale of more than 5.1 million counterfeit US postage labels, causing losses exceeding $126 million to the country's postal service. According to the NCCIA, Akram allegedly operated the scheme from August 2023 till last month, selling counterfeit shipping labels for around $2 each. The agency cited transactions worth approximately Rs35 billion, while clarifying that the $126 million figure represented alleged losses to…
(2026-10-21). Gymkhana lease record sought. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-21). Teenager allegedly run over by employer after work dispute. tribune.com.pk 
A 15-year-old orphan was allegedly run over and killed by a car following a dispute over work at a private housing society in Multan. Police said the incident occurred in Royal Orchard, within the jurisdiction of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) police station. Rescue officials said Muhammad Waseem Abbas, the teenager boy, sustained a severe head injury and died at the scene. His body was shifted to Nishtar Hospital under police supervision before being taken to his native area in Muzaffargarh, where he was buried. According to police, Waseem was learning electrical work under contractor Tauqeer Nazir, who…
(2026-10-21). School inquiry flags construction plan. tribune.com.pk 
A government inquiry into a school roof collapse in Peshawar's Dir Colony has found that the building was originally designed for residential use and its makeshift upper-floor roof could not bear the weight of pupils and classroom furniture. | The report by the Capital Metropolitan Government's Eastern Zone, sent to the provincial government and governor, said the building's approved plan was missing from official records and the relevant planning inspector had not reported it as unsafe. | The building was constructed in 2011, when the area fell under Town-IV Tehsil Municipal Administration, and was later conv…
(2026-10-21). K-P raises daily wheat release to 4,000 tonnes. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Food Department has increased the daily wheat release quota from 3,000 to 4,000 metric tonnes following a Peshawar High Court decision and directions from the Cabinet Oversight Committee. | The additional 1,000 metric tonnes will be supplied to operational flour mills from the National Reserve Centre (NRC) warehouses in Azakhel to ensure timely utilisation of stored wheat and prevent further losses. | According to a notification issued by the Food Department, the additional wheat quota will be distributed among all districts in proportion to the province's population of 43.84 million.
(2026-10-21). Quetta's Hanna Lake – a fading beauty. tribune.com.pk 
Hanna Lake, a popular tourist attraction near Quetta, is drying up because of a prolonged water shortage, leaving stretches of cracked earth where boats once sailed and threatening local businesses dependent on tourism. | Located about 18 kilometres from the Balochistan provincial capital, the lake was once known for its scenic surroundings, boating, water sports and migratory birds. But falling water levels have diminished its appeal, disappointing visitors and raising concerns among boat operators and other tourism-related businesses. | Tourists travelling from other cities said they were dismayed by the lak…
(2026-10-21). PPP steps up local govt poll preparations across Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
Following the Election Commission of Pakistan's refusal to postpone the local government elections until April, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has directed its organisational units across Central Punjab to accelerate preparations and submit candidate lists within a stipulated deadline. | Meanwhile, the party's Lahore chapter has invited applications for local government positions until October 27, with nomination papers tentatively scheduled to be filed from October 27 to 30. | The directives were issued at a meeting of the PPP Central Punjab's Local Bodies Monitoring Committee, chaired by its convener, Rana…
(2026-10-21). Mir Raza's final hours: A trail of calls, Rs30m plea. tribune.com.pk 
A flurry of late-night phone calls, a WhatsApp message seeking Rs30 million, the sudden disappearance of social media accounts and a trail of CCTV footage that eventually runs cold – the final five hours and 14 minutes of Mir Raza Ali's life are marked by a series of unexplained developments. | A forensic examination of his mobile phone has pieced together a timeline of his movements and communications in the hours before he vanished on July 28, offering a minute-by-minute account of his final known activities. The sequence began late on July 27, with a series of calls between Mir Raza and his friends. | At 11…
(2026-10-21). Govt swings into action after new polio case in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
A six-month-old child has contracted polio in District East, prompting the Sindh government to launch an urgent investigation into the latest case and step up efforts to prevent the virus from spreading. | Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took notice of the case reported in Jamali Union Council on Tuesday, expressing concern that the virus had resurfaced despite sustained government efforts to eradicate the disease. | The chief minister convened an emergency meeting and directed the Health Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infection, identify its possible source and submit a detailed rep…
(2026-10-21). Rs2b facelift for Korangi industrial area. tribune.com.pk 
City Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday launched Rs2 billion infrastructure rehabilitation works in the Korangi Industrial Area, pledging improved facilities for businesses and faster execution of development projects across the metropolis. | Addressing a ceremony organised by the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Wahab said industrial zones were vital to Pakistan's economy and that upgrading their infrastructure would help promote commercial activity. | He said Rs68 billion was being spent on improving Karachi's infrastructure, while 149 new roads would be built across the city. | The government w…
(2026-10-21). A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-21). Evidence of a Russian 'hybrid war' in Europe is vanishingly thin. responsiblestatecraft.org These days, barely a week goes by in Europe without a drone sighting, a fire or a power outage being blamed on Russia. We're told that these incidents are all part of a relentless, and escalating, "hybrid war" that Moscow is waging against the continent. Tensions escalated dramatically last month after Germany formally
(2026-10-21). Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig LIVE: Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow updates, with team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Mbappe and Bellingham headline.
(2026-10-21). Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow updates on the league-phase clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
(2026-10-21). What's behind protests in Portugal? aljazeera.com What's behind protests in Portugal?
(2026-10-21). Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags. aljazeera.com As Canada's LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors.
(2026-10-21). Catalonia's new far right: How anti-Muslim sentiment is reshaping politics. aljazeera.com The rise of Catalan Alliance is causing alarm among Muslims ahead of Spain's snap election in November.
(2026-10-21). What are Italy's new measures against violent protests? aljazeera.com The government has unveiled a new offence of 'violent participation in public demonstrations', among other measures.
(2026-10-21). Trump says AI data centres should pay 'dividends' in pre-midterm shift. aljazeera.com US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.
(2026-10-21). Musk pledges $10bn in SpaceX shares for US children: Who really gains? aljazeera.com The pledge, which Trump says will go through tax-friendly 'Trump accounts', comes two weeks before the US midterms.
(2026-10-21). US congressional candidate Brad Lander freed after West Bank detention. aljazeera.com Lander says dozens remain in Israeli custody after being detained while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives.
(2026-10-21). How Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties. aljazeera.com Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.
(2026-10-21). From one house to villages: Israeli settlers have Palestinians surrounded. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Pakistani authorities arrest man accused in $126m US postage fraud. aljazeera.com Faheem Akram has been charged with several offences including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
(2026-10-21). France's Macron says protesters won't be allowed to 'cause chaos'. aljazeera.com French president criticises comments by 'foreign leaders' trying to exploit disorder for their own political agenda.
(2026-10-21). Protests as UK approves new gas drilling in North Sea. aljazeera.com Climate activists have protested against the UK's decision to go ahead with new gas drilling in the North Sea.
(2026-10-21). 'They try to break us': Pro-Palestine activists in Czech custody. aljazeera.com As a group is accused of an attack on a weapons factory, activists allege growing crackdown on the solidarity movement.
(2026-10-21). Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Cost of living protests aren't just happening in Europe. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Kvaratskhelia, Dembele and Marquinhos out injured after PSG's win. aljazeera.com Kvaratskhelia out for months with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Dembele and Marquinhos suffer thigh muscle tears.
(2026-10-21). Why are French protesters chanting 'Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres'? aljazeera.com The slogan has come to represent a whole array of grievances that lie at the heart of the protest movement.
(2026-10-21). Democracy Now! 2026-10-21 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-21). China and Egypt deepen cooperation on earthquake early warning. ecns.cn China's earthquake agency and an Egyptian research institute have signed a memorandum of understanding on earthquake disaster reduction, the China Earthquake Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Xpeng Aeroht's flying car rolls off production line for UAE trial zone. ecns.cn The first Land Aircraft Carrier flying vehicle, the X3-F, for a low-altitude flight pilot zone in the United Arab Emirates rolled off the production line at Xpeng Aeroht's flying car factory in Guangzhou on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Wu Qing wins women's F33 shot put gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. ecns.cn China's Wu Qing won gold in the women's F33 shot put at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan on Tuesday, breaking the Games record with a throw of 7.63 meters.
(2026-10-21). Starbucks China to require purchases for seating from Oct. 22. ecns.cn Starbucks will require customers to make a purchase to sit in its stores across China starting Thursday, with signs to be displayed, the company told The Paper, a Chinese news outlet.
(2026-10-21). China adds new direct freight train service from Zhengzhou to Thailand. ecns.cn A new scheduled express freight train service linking China, Laos and Thailand now connects Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, directly with Map Ta Phut in Thailand, Zhengzhou Customs said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds recorded at Tianjin's Qilihai Wetland. ecns.cn More than 50,000 migratory waterbirds have been recorded passing through the Qilihai Wetland in Ninghe District, north China's Tianjin Municipality during the peak migration season, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). China's railway fixed-asset investment rises 1.3% to $89 billion in first three quarters. ecns.cn Investment in China's railway sector totaled 601.2 billion yuan (about $89.1 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 1.3% year on year, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). HKIA passenger traffic rises 10.1% in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 49.1 million passengers and 302,075 flight movements in the first three quarters of 2026, up 10.1% and 3.9% year on year, respectively, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Taiwan Affairs Office praises Jay Chou for embracing identity as a Chinese singer. ecns.cn Taiwan singer Jay Chou has received praise from the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office for embracing the identity of a "Chinese singer" after he shared and liked a video of himself being introduced that way at an event.
(2026-10-21). APEC finance ministers meet in Hong Kong to discuss regional economic stability, transformation. ecns.cn The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, marking the first time the city has hosted an APEC ministerial meeting.
(2026-10-21). China's CERES-1 rocket launches new satellite. ecns.cn The CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket blasts off from the ocean waters near the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province at 11: 39 a.m (Beijing Time) on Oct. 21, 2026. China launched the rocket on Wednesday, placing a new satellite into planned orbit.
(2026-10-21). Man detained over fake $35,000 ticket rumor involving Chinese star Xiao Zhan. ecns.cn A 33-year-old man has been detained for spreading false claims that a front-row ticket to Chinese actor and singer Xiao Zhan's upcoming concert cost 250,000 yuan ($35,100), Chinese police said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China's national carbon emissions market sees cumulative trading volume exceed 1 billion metric tons. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume in China's national carbon emissions trading market has exceeded 1 billion metric tons, Li Gao, vice minister of ecology and environment, said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). Italian street artist 'Grandpa Dante' draws crowds in Kaifeng. ecns.cn Italian street artist Marco, known as "Grandpa Dante", made his debut in China at Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City in Kaifeng, Henan Province, attracting visitors with his distinctive costume and interactive performances.
(2026-10-21). Giant panda Ai Lian celebrates 7th birthday in Chongqing zoo. ecns.cn The Locajoy animal theme park in Yongchuan District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality prepared a special birthday feast for giant panda Ai Lian using bamboo shoots, watermelon, winter melon, pumpkin, grapes and other treats to celebrate the panda's seventh birthday.
(2026-10-21). Four killed as torrential rain batters Spain. ecns.cn The death toll caused by Dana Adam, the latest episode of torrential rain battering northeastern and eastern Spain, has risen to four after two more fatalities were reported in the Valencia region on Monday.
(2026-10-21). Autumn scenery of Liangzhu ruins in Hangzhou draws visitors. ecns.cn Rice fields at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu Ancient City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province turned golden, luring visitors with beautiful autumn scenery.
(2026-10-21). 21-year-old man dies after illegal trek in Sichuan's Daocheng Yading. ecns.cn A 21-year-old man from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region died while being evacuated to a lower altitude after suffering severe altitude sickness during an unauthorized trek in undeveloped terrain near the Yading scenic area in Daocheng County, Sichuan Province, local authorities confirmed.
(2026-10-21). China reports progress in cutting carbon emissions, expanding renewable energy. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in tackling climate change in recent years, gradually developing a green, low-carbon growth model with Chinese characteristics, a senior environment official said Wednesday.
(2026-10-21). China's northernmost high-speed railway boosts autumn tourism in Heilongjiang. ecns.cn Search interest in travel to northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has surged 157% month on month since the start of October, as a new high-speed railway connecting Harbin with Yichun in the province allows more visitors to enjoy the region's autumn foliage, according to tourism market data released on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). AI-powered projects stand out at national rural entrepreneurship competition. ecns.cn The 2026 National Rural Entrepreneurship Competition finals were held in Xinchang County, Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, from Sunday to Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). New Shymkent-Sanya-Singapore route launched; passengers can board in all three countries. ecns.cn A new scheduled international passenger route connecting Shymkent (Kazakhstan, Central Asia), Sanya (south China's Hainan Province) and Singapore was launched on Tuesday, with the inaugural flight, operated by SCAT Airlines, landing at Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
(2026-10-21). 2026 China Brands Globalization Forum opens in Haikou, focusing on global expansion. ecns.cn The 2026 China Brands Globalization Forum opened in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Tuesday, bringing together more than 2,000 Chinese and international participants to discuss Chinese brands' shift from exporting products to building a global presence.
(2026-10-21). China National Data Group established in Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn China National Data Group Co., a centrally administered state-owned enterprise specializing in the development and utilization of data resources, was established on Tuesday in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, where it is headquartered.
(2026-10-21). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Jason Arday Again Cleared of Plagiarism as His Attackers Launch an 'Independent Inquiry'. bylinetimes.com A fresh investigation by scientific publisher Taylor & Francis has concluded without substantiating plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday, the former Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, vindicating Byline Times' Yet a "private inquiry" commissioned by a group involved in the campaign against the late Cambridge professor looks set to shield the press from accountability fo…
(2026-10-21). 'Andy Burnham Has an Opportunity to Lead the Fight Against Russian Interference'. bylinetimes.com Andy Burnham's statement that Russia interfered in British elections over recent years caused a huge amount of controversy. However, what commentators objecting to his observation have forgotten is that Boris Johnson, when Foreign Secretary in 2017, said very much the same thing. In an extraordinary joint press conference in December 2017, Johnson crossed swords with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on the issue. Lavrov told reporters that Johnson had told him that Russia did not interfere in the EU referendum. "Not successfully," Mr Johnson shot back. | At the time Sky News reported that the then UK For…
(2026-10-21). The Chatbot and the Bureaucrat. bylinetimes.com 
Tech | The Chatbot and the Bureaucrat: | Will AI end humanity or save it? It may be more mundane than that, writes James Bloodworth | ILLUSTRATION: ELLICE WEAVER | There is a particular kind of dread attached to the brown envelope. You can recognise the logo before you have read a word: HMRC. The local council. A debt collection agency. | Perhaps these days it is more likely to be an email from your landlord or letting agent.
(2026-10-21). For Black Voters, Climate Action Means Little Without Relief From Rising Costs. capitalbnews.org 
For Elijah Lee, protecting the environment has always been about what's happening close to home. He grew up in a predominantly Black, low-income community in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and went to school next to a paper mill that filled the air with pollution. He always wondered why it seemed like the only employment option …
(2026-10-21). A Teenager's Death Exposes the Gun Violence Crisis Facing HBCU Homecomings. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Tamika Johnson nodded her head up and down in acknowledgment as her husband, Larry, questioned whether the ambulance she saw on her cellphone could be carrying their teenage son. The couple was rushing …
(2026-10-21). CPJ highlights role of transnational networks in fueling attacks on journalists in Sudan. cpj.org New York, October 21, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists submitted testimony to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission ahead of its October 21 briefing on transnational networks fueling the war in Sudan, highlighting how foreign weapons, financing, personnel, and logistical support sustain armed actors responsible for killing, detaining, and otherwise targeting journalists. CPJ's…
(2026-10-21). "When the Bubble Bursts" : Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs. democracynow.org 
We're joined by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, co-authors of the book End Times Fascism, for a wide-ranging conversation on the multitrillion-dollar global investment in artificial intelligence and its reverberating effects around the world. | Klein recently spoke at the People's AI Assembly, alongside other critics of the artificial intelligence industry, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan. "The resistance to AI is taking many forms, and it's really a resistance to oligarch power, which is concentrated in the hands of the…
(2026-10-21). 7 Diet and nutrition strategies for early-stage Disease. independentaustralia.net 
An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines.
(2026-10-21). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-21). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-21). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-21). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-21). The Global Economy Runs on Care. inequality.org
(2026-10-21). Ukrainian drones keep crashing in Baltic states. infobrics.org Inaction regarding Ukrainian crimes comes at high cost to European countries.
(2026-10-21). Putin floats summit idea with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine. infobrics.org Russian diesel is Trump's weapon against oil giants.
(2026-10-21). 'Economics' is an ideology of the global North. mronline.org 
The latest Nobel award confirms that conventional mainstream economics is a northern ideology dominated by a few U.S. universities. The discipline doesn't have much to say about the majority world.
(2026-10-21). After Talks With Zelensky in Norway, Witkoff To Meet Putin in St. Petersburg. news.antiwar.com US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, a day after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. A US official told Axios that Witkoff will present Putin with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but the details of that proposal are …
(2026-10-21). Rhodes University reports gastrointestinal illnesses. sanews.gov.za Rhodes University reports gastrointestinal illnesses | Rhodes University is working with local public health authorities, following a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses reported among members of its community. ⚪ "On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Rhodes University reported a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among members of its community. Subsequent enquiries with local medical practitioners indicate that similar cases are being reported elsewhere in Makhanda, suggesting that the situation may extend beyond the University campus," the university said in a statement. ⚪ In its statement, the university said it…
(2026-10-21). All systems go for Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. sanews.gov.za All systems go for Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) during a sitting of the National Assembly today, outlining government's revised economic outlook and adjusted expenditure estimates. | The MTBPS gives Parliament an opportunity to assess how government intends to balance economic growth, service delivery and fiscal sustainability amid competing demands on the public purse. | It also sets out government's economic policy framework, updates economic forecasts, adjusts departmental budgets and provides for emergency…
(2026-10-21). Stop weaponising shocking attack on Helen Haines MP. socialist-alliance.org 
Sue Bolton and Sarah Hathway, on behalf of Socialist Alliance, condemn the terrible attack on Helen Haines MP and call for an end to its weaponisation.
(2026-10-21). Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the Maldives on Wednesday signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening bilateral relations in multiple sectors, including defence, IT, cybersecurity, health, education, social protection, agriculture and tourism, among others. | The pacts were signed during the three-day state visit of the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, which is the first visit by the country's president in 11 years, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Dr Muizzu witnessed the ceremony as the representati…
(2026-10-21). Coastal flood damages in Asia-Pacific could reach $199b annually by 2050: ADB. tribune.com.pk 
Annual coastal flood damages in Asia and the Pacific could rise more than sixfold by 2050 and nearly twentyfold by 2100 without adaptation measures, according to a new report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday. | The Asia—Pacific Climate Report 2026: Coastal Risks on the Rise—Actions for a Resilient Future warned that annual flood damages across 30 coastal economies could reach $172 billion to $199 billion by 2050 and $520 billion to $739 billion by 2100, compared with approximately $27 billion today. | According to the ADB press release, the region's coastlines generate $7 tr…
(2026-10-21). ECP orders Islamabad local government elections under 2015 law. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday ordered local government elections in Islamabad to be held under the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act, 2015, and directed officials to issue the election schedule. | A five-member commission, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, issued the order after hearing a case concerning the prolonged delay in holding local government elections in the federal capital. Interior Secretary and ECP officials appeared before the commission. | During the hearing, the ECP's Special Secretary Zafar Iqbal Malik told the commission that d…
(2026-10-21). Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia to ink defence industry pact. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia will sign a new memorandum of understanding on Wednesday (today) in Doha to strengthen defence industry cooperation, Türkiye's Defence Industries Secretariat (SSB) announced. | The memorandum will build on existing defence projects among the four countries, marking a new step in Türkiye's approach to multilateral cooperation. | Efforts coordinated by the secretariat focus on moving beyond the supply of military platforms to joint production, technology transfer, interoperability, and the integration of supply chains. | In a statement, the secretariat said…
(2026-10-21). Keep Demanding Justice for Nolan Wells! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-21). Madison, October 29, 2026: Palestine Solidarity Fundraiser for Masafer Yatta Families Trivia Night. wibailoutpeople.org 
Fundraiser for Palestinian families in Masafer Yatta (in the West Bank) struggling to survive unprecedented settler violence and military demolitions of their homes. Test your knowledge of Palestine!! Cool trivia prizes including gift cards from Giant Jones Brewing, Java Cat Coffee House, Room of One's Own Bookstore, Eclipse on State street and Glass Nickel Pizza, …
(2026-10-21). Madison, November 28-29, 2026: Gifts and Sweets Sale for Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Opinion Firing the Madison police monitor would risk the investigations of nearly 70 open cases. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Gregory Gelembiuk | guest column, The Cap Times, October 20, 2026 I am writing as a private individual, not on behalf of Office of the Independent Monitor or the monitor herself. I am engaging in a Satyagraha fast (essentially, a hunger strike) in protest of the impending Madison City Council action against Independent Monitor …
(2026-10-21). Support UAW Local 2320! Fight for Fair Wages Informational Picket October 21, 2026 in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Madison: Hundreds Pack City Council to Defend Independent Police Monitor and to Demand Justice for Those Murdered and Brutalized by Police! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Who owns India's textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production? aljazeera.com Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson.
(2026-10-21). Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries. aljazeera.com Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles.
(2026-10-21). Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ. aljazeera.com The loss, up from $13bn in the same period last year, was driven by accounting charges, according to the report.
(2026-10-21). OpenAI says its agents turned off own safeguards. aljazeera.com ChatGPT creator says AI agents disabled misalignment monitoring during two internal coding tasks.
(2026-10-21). Which countries and players have won the most Ballon d'Or awards? aljazeera.com Argentina's Lionel Messi has won all of his country's eight prizes, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has won five.
(2026-10-21). Far from fringe: How Israel's mainstream parties vote with the far right. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.
(2026-10-21). Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff. aljazeera.com Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.
(2026-10-21). Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protests. aljazeera.com Italy's government approves sending 500 troops to Milan after clashes and protests.
(2026-10-21). Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history. aljazeera.com Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
(2026-10-21). Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico's Yucatan, Greenpeace says. aljazeera.com The report says nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater are the likely sources of contamination.
(2026-10-21). Portugal cost-of-living protesters pour back into camps cleared by police. aljazeera.com Police arrested 55 people while clearing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
(2026-10-21). Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-21). UN experts call on India to stop using 'excessive force' against protesters. aljazeera.com UN experts press for an ‚Å independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct.
(2026-10-21). Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger. aljazeera.com Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
(2026-10-21). US jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operation. aljazeera.com The 2022 incident resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants trapped inside a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat.
(2026-10-21). Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwanda. aljazeera.com From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
(2026-10-21). One year on: Has Kenya's opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga? aljazeera.com Odinga's legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.
(2026-10-21). China's national railways transport 3.05 billion metric tons of freight in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's national railways transported 3.05 billion metric tons of freight in the first three quarters of 2026, sustaining high freight volumes, China Railway said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China, Europe should resolve trade differences through dialogue: spokesperson. ecns.cn China and Europe should resolve trade differences through dialogue without allowing them to affect overall bilateral relations, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China to work with Russia, other countries to promote peace, development: spokesperson. ecns.cn China will uphold its independent foreign policy of peace and work with Russia and other countries in solidarity to promote peace and development and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China opposes overstretching concept of national security and politicizing tech and trade issues: FM. ecns.cn China consistently opposes overstretching the concept of national security and politicizing tech and trade issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Tajikistan, higher-quality SCO development with all parties. ecns.cn In his meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Li said that China stands ready to broaden bilateral trade with Tajikistan.
(2026-10-21). Technology-driven commerce: Smarter shopping, new experiences, more efficient delivery. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Monday and introduced new measures to boost technology-driven innovation in commerce.
(2026-10-21). Harbin residents bundle up as temperatures drop. ecns.cn Residents in winter clothing walk along Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 20, 2026, as temperatures drop, with the high reaching only 9 degrees Celsius and the low falling to 1 degree Celsius.
(2026-10-21). Domestically developed innovative drugs account for 80% of new approvals in China in first three quarters of 2026. ecns.cn Domestically developed innovative drugs accounted for 80% of new approvals in China in the first three quarters of 2026, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China records 23.3 million foreign border crossings in third quarter, up 15.6%. ecns.cn Foreign nationals made 23.272 million border crossings in China in the third quarter of 2026, up 15.6% from a year earlier, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). China consistently opposes to politicization of science, technology and trade issues: spokesperson. ecns.cn China has consistently opposed the overstretching of the national security concept and the politicization of science, technology and trade issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). 'Please explain', Palestine Forum tells NZ over Israeli-Pacific Islands Forum 'partnership'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine advocacy group in New Zealand has given the government a "please explain" message after news reports that the Pacific islands Forum (PIF), the region's main political body, have admitted Israel as a sectoral partner. According to 1News, the decision was made under a new two-tier partnership model, with Israel…
(2026-10-21). 'Serious questions to answer' Labour slams Luxon over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum move. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has "serious questions to answer" over Israel becoming a partner of the region's main political decision-making institution, Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on…
(2026-10-21). Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as development partner. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum, the region's principal political organisation, as a partner. The country, which has a "deep-rooted affection from Pacific communities", confirmed the decision in a press release yesterday. Israel has stepped up its diplomatic focus on the Pacific over the last few years, winning…
(2026-10-21). U.S.' illegal intrusion into waters near Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao detrimental to regional peace, stability: PLA Navy spokesperson. ecns.cn A U.S. littoral combat ship's illegal intrusion into waters near Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao infringes upon China's sovereign rights and interests, jeopardizes maritime security, and is detrimental to regional peace and stability, said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command Navy on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). Embodied AI robots gain traction in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Embodied intelligence robots are rapidly entering workplaces and daily life across northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-10-21). Record overseas participation as first session of 140th Canton Fair closes. ecns.cn The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair, closed Monday in Guangzhou after drawing 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions, up 13.3% from the same phase of the previous fair.
(2026-10-21). Shanghai Ballet takes 'The Love Eterne' and 'Giselle' on U.S. tour. ecns.cn Shanghai Ballet Company has launched a 31-day U.S. tour featuring its original ballet The Love Eterne and the classical ballet Giselle, with performances spanning 13 cities in eight states.
(2026-10-21). China leads development of international brain-computer interface standard. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission have published an international standard for brain-computer interface reference architecture led by China, China's State Administration for Market Regulation said Friday.
(2026-10-21). Chinese researchers find Earth's first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years. ecns.cn Earth's first oceans may have formed within 10,000 years after the global magma ocean solidified, according to a study by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China.
(2026-10-21). China to establish national inventory of cultural heritage resources during 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn China will establish a national inventory of cultural heritage resources and consolidate them into a comprehensive national database to improve the coordinated management of different types of heritage during 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), an official said at a news conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-21). CBA: Beijing Royal Fighters lose 105-92 to Shanghai Sharks. ecns.cn
(2026-10-21). Okinawa China Music Festival draws 1,700 with diverse performances in Naha. ecns.cn The fourth Okinawa China Music Festival was held in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, featuring a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic performances.
(2026-10-21). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-21). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-21). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-21). SADC strengthens regional preparedness for El Niño impacts. sanews.gov.za SADC strengthens regional preparedness for El Niño impacts | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is strengthening regional disaster preparedness and early intervention measures ahead of the anticipated impacts of El Niño during the 2026/2027 rainfall season. | The regional bloc opened its four-day 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop in Johannesburg on Tuesday, bringing together Member States and humanitarian partners to assess potential risks, improve contingency planning and ensure that early warnings translate into timely action. | Held under the theme: "From Forecast to Con…