(2026-10-27). More indications of imminent renewed imperialist assault on Iran. wsws.org Emergency talks in Tehran, reports of strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the increase in US forces in the region point to the renewal of a US-Israeli assault on Iran in the near future.
(2026-10-27). Houthis renewed missile attacks on Makkah, Madinah thwarted. ummid.com The Saudi Civil Defense authorities Saturday October 24, 2026 intercepted and destroyed missiles fired by Houthis near the Holy Sites miles away from the two sacred cities Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). Riyadh urges Iran crisis parties to negotiate, warns against renewed military escalation. geo.tv Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei during a meeting with the chief of the Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence…
(2026-10-27). Israel Election 2026: Power at the Brink. ummid.com A Netanyahu win would likely preserve a confrontational posture toward Iran and the existing hard line on Palestinian statehood whereas an opposition-led government could improve Israel's relations with Washington, European states and Arab neighbours.
(2026-10-27). Netanyahu vows to topple Iran's regime, says Trump ready to act if he stays in power. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020.— Reuters Netanyahu posts AI image of mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv.Rival Eisenkot: 'fear-mongering, lies'…
(2026-10-27). PSX gains over 1,000 points as investors look past rate hike. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried its upward momentum into Tuesday's session, with sentiment remaining upbeat despite the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to raise the policy rate by 50 basis points to 12%, as hopes of progress towards resolving the United States-Israeli war on Iran offered some relief to investors. | The benchmark KSE-100 Index opened on a firm note, jumping 875.75 points, or 0.54%, to 163,914.21 within the opening minutes at 9: 34am. As the session progressed, the upward momentum continued, with the index climbing to 164,068.67 by 12.54pm, up 1,030.21 points or 0.63%. | During the se…
(2026-10-27). Heavy Shelling Reported Across South Lebanon as Olive Season Nears End. news.antiwar.com As is true most days, multiple areas of southern Lebanon have reported being under sustained heavy artillery fire from Israeli forces. Multiple towns and villages seem to be primary targets, including in the Tyre and Nabatieh Districts. This is a problem in any season, but particularly now, because these few weeks in October are the …
(2026-10-27). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-27). 'East of Eden' review: A sprawling and relevant critique of American values. mronline.org 
The series begins and ends with two wars, the Civil War and World War I, with the Native American genocide in the middle of these.
(2026-10-27). I Am 22 Years-Old. I Have Lived Through 4 Wars. I Am Surviving A Genocide (A Story From Gaza). scheerpost.com Maha from Gaza üáµüá∏ Substack I lived through four wars before the age of eighteen. War has not been a choice for me, it has been a painful reality imposed on me and my family. During these wars, I studied at UNRWA schools in Gaza that were established to provide relief to Palestinian refugees. And …
(2026-10-27). UN: Israel guilty of "war crimes, crimes against humanity, continuing genocide" skwawkbox.org
(2026-10-27). HRF files UK criminal action against Israeli soldier for Gaza war crimes. skwawkbox.org The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), named after the 5yo victim of an Israeli massacre in Gaza, has filed a criminal complaint with UK authorities against Lidor Dafna. The complaint calls for the investigation and arrest of Lidor Dafna for his part in Israel's war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide in Gaza. According …
(2026-10-27). Demonstrations Across Colombia Target New President, US Intervention. popularresistance.org The anti-government demonstrations that recently rocked Colombia erupted only two months after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, on August 7. The framework surrounding them is large. Colombian academician Manuel Humberto Restrepo Domínguez refers to a"humanistic outburst against fascism and capitalism in its genocidal phase … circulating through the streets of major cities in Europe, Latin America, and — starting on October 14 — in Colombia." | On that day, Colombians pilloried both the new president and US pretensions. Demonstrations took place in 62 locations and the capital cities o…
(2026-10-27). Who Bought Scott Wiener & Zionist Crimes In Palestine & The US. indybay.org At a canvassing event of Zionist Scott Wiener, supporters of Palestine spoke out about his role in supporting the genocide and also his backers including Anthropic and other tech billionaires.
(2026-10-27). Friday 10/30: Rally In Solidarity With Global Port Actions Against Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Workers. indybay.org Oakland Shoreline Park | 32777 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-10-27). No Genocide, Wars & Attacks On Working People Globally, Oakland Rally On October 30th. indybay.org Over 50 ports will be shutting down around the world to protest the genocide, wars and attacks on workers in every country of the world. | There will be a rally at the port of Oakland in solidarity with these actions around the world.
(2026-10-27). Apple Protesters Demand No Blood For Tech! Stop Apartheid, Genocide & Slavery in Palestine. indybay.org
(2026-10-27). World Leaders Celebrate Lula's Victory and Democracy in Brazil. orinocotribune.com After the results of Sunday's electoral process in Brazil, which resulted in the re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to a fourth presidential term, world leaders and personalities welcomed the victory in a context where the democracy and sovereignty of the Brazilian giant were at stake. Among the first to speak, Cuban President …
(2026-10-27). Supporters of Cuba in Nicaragua demand an end to the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Friends and supporters of Cuba have raised their voices from Nicaragua to demand an end to the blockade policy currently imposed by the United States government against the island. | In the context of the international campaign against this unilateral measure by Washington, those speaking out — through messages shared on social media — expressed their support for the Cuban people, just days before the UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. siege. | Xavier Díaz-Lacayo highlighted Cuba's moral strength and the capacity of its people to translate values ‚&…
(2026-10-27). Deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. hypocrisy against Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossío has denounced the hostile and hypocritical policy of the United States and questioned that country's classification of the island as a threat. | The official noted that Washington possesses nuclear weapons and the expertise to employ them, but accuses Cuba of representing a danger to its national security. | On Facebook, Fernández de Cossío recalled that the United States maintains military bases and operations in almost every hemisphere and other regions of the world, while intimidating its own people with the alleged Cuban threat. | He claimed that the U…
(2026-10-27). Palestinians who fled Gaza for Egypt are being scammed and exploited by fake charities. mondoweiss.net 
Fake charities and brokers in Egypt are exploiting desperate Palestinian refugees from Gaza who receive little aid and are legally barred from working.
(2026-10-27). Israeli Gunfire Kills Six-Year-Old Girl in Southern Gaza. news.antiwar.com
(2026-10-27). Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls. aljazeera.com Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.
(2026-10-27). Monday 10/26: Talk by Bay Area Trauma Surgeon as Eyewitness Volunteer in Gaza. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-27). Warning Signals: Venezuela and the Risk of AI-Powered Chinese Digital Authoritarianism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-27). Venezuelan Gov't Claims Full Control of Oil Revenues as NABEP Operations Advance. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) president Jorge Rodríguez dismissed "media speculation" that Caracas lacks control over its oil revenue. He said that the state "controls all proceeds from oil sales to countries around the world." "In strict accordance with its constitution, Venezuela manages the resources it obtains from oil sales through its national executive branch," said …
(2026-10-27). After Months of Announcements, María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Far-right politician María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday, October 25, appearing at a religious gathering at the Divina Pastora sanctuary in Barquisimeto, Lara state. Footage published by The Assembly Media showed a small turnout at the event. Machado, upon arrival, wrote on social media, "I am here, with you." Edmundo González Urrutia …
(2026-10-27). Venezuela: Marco Rubio's Covert Bribery Scheme For Business. popularresistance.org In any country in the world, it would be considered a handout or a bribe, but in the United States, the laws regulating lobbying consider it legal. If we look at the history, it is quite evident: after January 3, Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, threatened Delcy Rodríguez with more bombings if she did not do what the Trump administration wanted, and appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone, former director for Latin America of the National Security Council during Trump's first term, as an intermediary. | From that moment on, Claver-Carone became the "unrecognized viceroy in Venezuela."
(2026-10-27). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 1,300 workers at Teck Highland Valley Copper have walked out over contract issues, while oil workers in Venezuela began protest strikes last week in a number of cities.
(2026-10-27). Free the Kremlin's Political Prisoners—and Stop Sending It New Ones. fpif.org In late September, The Atlantic With peace talks still deadlocked after more than a year of U.S. diplomacy, sanctions remain a vital check on Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine. In the following weeks, however, Trump
(2026-10-27). US senator calls for accountability over Israel's killing of nine Americans in occupied West Bank. tribune.com.pk US Senator Chris Van Hollen renewed his call for accountability for nine American citizens killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank since 2022. | "I want to take a few minutes to tell my colleagues about these nine American citizens who Israeli settlers or Israeli security forces have killed in just over the last four years," Van Hollen said in a Senate floor speech shared in a video on his X account. | He named the dead as Omar Assad, 78; Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, 51; Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, 17; Mohammad Khdour, 17; Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26; Amer Rabee, 14; Saif Musallet,…
(2026-10-27). Why Rahul Gandhi needs to do more to defeat the RSS-BJP combine. ummid.com Whether Rahul Gandhi will achieve his political objectives remains highly debatable, as his path depends on shifting coalition dynamics, public sentiment and the electoral strength of the BJP.
(2026-10-27). Crowd Management: The Makkah Model. ummid.com Those, who have already performed Hajj, have personally seen the success, effectiveness and beauty of the Makkah Crowd Management Model, but the glimpses of this can also be experienced while in Makkah al Mukarramah for Umrah.
(2026-10-27). What ageing with HIV must not mean? ummid.com As long-term HIV survivors face stigma, fragmented healthcare and financial insecurity, community leaders call for a legally binding UN treaty that guarantees dignity, gender equality and government accountability for all older persons.
(2026-10-27). A Complete Parenting Guide to Raising Muslim Children in Non-Muslim Countries. ummid.com Read on as Adeel Ahmad Mustafai, a certified Qur'an teacher and founder of QuranlyHub, gives important parenting tips to raising Muslim children in non-Muslim countries.
(2026-10-27). Why Indian Muslims are keeping a low profile in the CJP Protests. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are keeping a low profile in the CJP Protests to avoid religious polarization, Mohmmad Adeeb, former Member of Parliament and now Chairman of Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) said.
(2026-10-27). Rebeca Grynspan or Lana Nusseibeh: Who will be the first female Secretary General of UN. ummid.com The United Nations (UN) is all set to get its first woman Secretary General, and the contest is closing on between Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Lana Nusseibeh of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) though other contenders are also in the race.
(2026-10-27). Violent clashes in Jamia Millia Islamia over students' union polls. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia Saturday October 24, 2026 saw violent clashes between security guards and students protesting over students' union elections.
(2026-10-27). UP: SP candidates threatens to embrace Islam after alleging rigging in MLC polls. ummid.com Dr Akash Agarwal, a Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate contesting the Uttar Pradesh MLC elections from Agra teacher's constituency, while alleging rigging in the poll process threatened to change his religion and convert to Islam.
(2026-10-27). Watch: Muslims offer Friday Salah at Race Course Mosque amid demolition threat. ummid.com Hundreds of Muslims today (October 23, 2026) offered Friday Salah (Friday Afternoon Prayers) at Race Course Mosque near Prime Minister's official residence amid demolition threats.
(2026-10-27). Microsoft claims new AI diagnosis tool up to 4 times more accurate than doctors. ummid.com Microsoft has claimed developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that it said diagnosed complex medical conditions up to four times more accurately than generalist doctors in controlled tests.
(2026-10-27). Record number of American Muslims contesting U.S. Mid Terms 2026. ummid.com A record number of American Muslims are contesting the U.S. Midterm elections 2026 scheduled to be held on November 03, 2026.
(2026-10-27). WhatsApp, Telegram to stop working without SIM from this date. ummid.com If the latest regulatory issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is any indication, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other apps will stop working without SIM cards from January 01, 2027.
(2026-10-27). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-27). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-27). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-27). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-27). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-27). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). News X World interview: Ukraine Backs Nordic Leaders' Talks with Putin as Peace Efforts Resume. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 13.40…
(2026-10-27). More travel notes: ambling down memory lane. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-27). Fish scarcity, tar balls, and stranded dolphins: The hidden costs of offshore platforms in Cameroon waters. globalvoices.org 
Oil rigs threaten biodiversity and compromise the well-being of coastal and Indigenous communitiesOriginally published on This story by Leocadia Bongben was produced with the support of Internews' Earth Journalism Network. | Dede Sluk, 35, a father of three, sits pensively in front of his plank…
(2026-10-27). My Town Passed a Data Center Moratorium. Yours Can Too. inequality.org
(2026-10-27). Why More Political Campaigns Should Unionize. inequality.org
(2026-10-27). Lula's "miracle" reelection: will Trump target Brazil amid major political crisis. infobrics.org Lula's dramatic comeback against Flavio Bolsonaro has triggered unproven fraud allegations, judicial controversy and a possible legitimacy crisis. Washington's hesitation to recognize the result raises questions about Trump's next move in Brazil.
(2026-10-27). Google 'boycotting' the Ukrainian language — ombudswoman. infobrics.org Kiev regime is paranoid about practices of Western Big Tech companies regarding Ukrainian language…
(2026-10-27). Trump leaning toward bigger Iran operations after midterm elections. infobrics.org Netanyahu pushes for action while US waits on joint Iran operations.
(2026-10-27). BRICS: Rewriting the World Order. infobrics.org The larger significance of BRICS will depend on whether political and economic initiatives can produce lasting changes in global governance…
(2026-10-27). India and Russia to Fast-Track Arctic Route Shipping. infobrics.org The move is aimed at boosting cargo movement through the Northern Sea Route and facilitating trade…
(2026-10-27). The RICs Ring Road: a Network of Bi-oceanic Corridors for Eurasia. infobrics.org Among the infrastructural trends of the past several years, one of the most actively discussed has been creation of bi-oceanic corridors across the main regions of the Global South…
(2026-10-27). These Eight L.A. Restaurants Serve the Most Exciting Modern Vietnamese American Food. lataco.com From hefty, fragrant ph·ªü tacos loaded with tender cuts of brisket to French dip-style, slow-braised pork-and-egg bánh mਠsandwiches, to spicy Thai basil pesto rice topped with grilled shrimp skewers, these spots are changing how L.A. eats.
(2026-10-27). New to Voting? It's Beyond Easy with These Tools from the L.A. County Registrar. lataco.com They can walk you through all kinds of helpful information in multiple languages, such as telling you who is eligible to vote, key dates, which voting locations are closest to you, and how to track your ballot. Plus, it offers sample ballots so you know exactly what you're doing when actually voting.
(2026-10-27). Photo Essay: Tacos and Live Graffiti at L.A. TACO Community Day at The Broad. lataco.com SABER, Mr. B Baby, and ENDEM all put paint to canvas at L.A. TACO and The Broad's second community celebration. Plus, tamales and pizza.
(2026-10-27). The Real Cost of Managed Cybersecurity: What Business Owners Should Know Before Signing a Contract. moguldom.com Managed cybersecurity is an outsourced security service that combines continuous threat monitoring, risk management, incident detection, and technical protection to help businesses defend their systems without building an entire in-house security team. For business owners, however, the real question is not simply how much the service costs each month, but what level of protection that …
(2026-10-27). Best Remote and Entry-Level Jobs for International Students on OPT. moguldom.com 
Graduating on an F-1 visa comes with the question of what happens next. Optional Practical Training allows international students to work in the US for up to twelve months after graduation. At the same time, STEM graduates can extend that window by another 24 months. For many students, remote work offers the flexibility this transition …
(2026-10-27). New poll upends narrative that Democratic voters are split on El-Sayed. mondoweiss.net 
The mainstream media continues to insist Democrats are divided on Israel despite clear evidence to the contrary. Now the media is following the Israel lobby's lead and manufacturing a similar split in Michigan. A new poll shows it's not working.
(2026-10-27). Mexico detains ex-prosecutor on treason charges over CIA raid. mronline.org 
A Mexican federal judge has ordered pretrial detention for former Chihuahua prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno over a drug-lab operation involving CIA agents. The case has intensified tensions between state and federal authorities over national sovereignty and foreign involvement in security operations.
(2026-10-27). The epidemic of billionaires. mronline.org 
It takes a lot to get tens of thousands of people to riot.
(2026-10-27). How Israel used AI to relentlessly murder Palestinian journalists and their families in their homes. mronline.org 
My new research establishes how the AI program "Where's Daddy?" was used on an almost daily basis from October to December 2023, when 68 journalists, and hundreds of their family members, were killed. – Andy Worthington…
(2026-10-27). The distance from the Paris climate change goals keeps growing. mronline.org 
On the current course, warming would reach 2.6 degrees by the end of the century and keep climbing in the decades after that.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-27). Russia and Ukraine Confirm Humanitarian Ceasefire Has Taken Effect in Oleshky. news.antiwar.com Both Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday confirmed that a humanitarian ceasefire had taken effect around Oleshky, a frontline town in Ukraine's Kherson region that's been under Russian control since the first days of the 2022 invasion. The purpose of the truce is to get humanitarian aid to the 2,000 remaining residents of the town and …
(2026-10-27). Lebanese Druze Figure Defiant After Denunciation by US State Dept. news.antiwar.com Influential Druze leader and longtime Lebanese political figure Walid Jumblatt may be retired, officially, but that didn't stop him from opining of the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation of his country, and it quickly because an issue for the US State Department. In recent interviews, Jumblatt warned of Israel's expansionist ambitions toward the country and …
(2026-10-27). Jordan Acknowledges Civilian Casualties in Its Airstrikes in Syria, Claims ISIS Fighters Were Also Killed. news.antiwar.com Jordan on Tuesday acknowledged that airstrikes it launched in southern Syria on Monday caused civilian casualties, while also claiming that the attack killed about 20 ISIS fighters. Amman framed the strikes as retaliation for the October 23 attack on St. George's Orthodox Church in Jordan's western Karak province, which killed nine Christians who were attending …
(2026-10-27). Civilians Reported Killed by Jordanian Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com The Jordanian military on Monday launched airstrikes in southern Syria, a bombing that Amman framed as retaliation for the October 23 attack on St. George's Orthodox Church in Jordan's western Karak province, which killed nine Christians who were attending a funeral. The strikes hit multiple locations in Syria's Suwayda and Daraa provinces, and according to …
(2026-10-27). Nicki Minaj Went To Campaign For Donald Trump, Who Told America To Look At Her Ass. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | I'm glad to see that cultural critics and ordinary folk aren't wasting their precious time trying to portray rapper Nicki Minaj as a victim after Donald Trump stood on stage at a Republican With that nasal, gravel-edged Queens drawl, Trump sounded like an old man telling a dirty joke to his MAGA buddies as he stretched out his words and savored his own punchline: "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before — Nicki…
(2026-10-27). Nourishing Black Communities: What We Can Learn From Our Ancestors' Sustainability. newsone.com 
Source: Jordan Siemens / Getty | Black folks often don't get the credit for their advancements at the intersection of environmentalism and food justice. In truth, we have long been at the heart of both. It used to be normal to grow your own food and contribute with a village mindset, so it came naturally for generations past to build a community with these practices centered on sustainability and nourishment. | Today, however, we are more separated from the land and the growing process than ever. With food security and environmental justice so tightly wound together, that distance has harmed both our food land…
(2026-10-27). James Dolan Is The Donald Trump Of Sports Owners, And His Thin Skin Is Showing. newsone.com 
(2026-10-27). DOJ Asks Washington To Withhold 400 Ballots Over Unproven Voter Fraud Claims. newsone.com 
Source: David Ryder / Getty | President Donald Trump has spent the entire year trying to depress the vote as much as possible. In its latest effort to sow distrust in the results of the midterms, the Department of Justice has asked the state of Washington to withhold ballots from about 400 people they allege to be non-citizen voters. |
(2026-10-27). Apparently, MAGA Is Just Too Stupid To Understand Obama's Cheesecake Factory Joke. newsone.com 
(2026-10-27). Let's Talk About The Battle Over Who Does Black Women's Hair. newsone.com 
Source: Unaihuiziphotography / Getty | Lately, the debate over whether Black women should get our hair done in a corporate chair at a retail giant like Ulta or retreat to the privacy of an independent solo suite is moving us further away from the community space of Black beauty salons that historically have welcomed, shielded, and anchored us in self-care and community. | I was a teenage girl, untethered and newly navigating the rough edges of the foster care system, when I somehow found my way into the basement beauty salon across the street from my high school. I didn't know it then, but descending those ste…
(2026-10-27). Association of Jurists Demands Release of Luisa González in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com Ecuadorian legal experts demanded the immediate release of former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa González, who remains in pretrial detention as part of the "Laberinto" case—an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to the financing of the 2023 presidential campaign of the Citizen Revolution (Revolución Ciudadana). The American Association of Jurists (AAJ) has demanded the immediate …
(2026-10-27). Israel Suffers Diplomatic, Security Setbacks as Netanyahu Allies Lose Elections in Brazil, Serbia. orinocotribune.com Israel suffered major foreign policy setbacks after pro-Israel candidates lost elections in Brazil and Serbia over the weekend, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported on 26 October. In Brazil, Flavio Bolsonaro, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lost the presidential runoff election to incumbent Lula da Silva, who has recognized Israel's actions in …
(2026-10-27). Andes—Atlantic Corridor: The Economic Face of the Shield of the Americas. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Oct 22, 2026 Although it did not receive the attention it deserved, the launch of the Andes—Atlantic Corridor between the US and Argentina on September 23 has all the attributes of a turning point in the US policy of systemic domination in South America. This US policy was laid out in …
(2026-10-27). Lula da Silva is Elected Brazil's President for Fourth Time. orinocotribune.com At 80 years old, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has once again made history, being elected president of Brazil for the fourth time. Lula won on a day charged with tension during the counting and announcement of the results. The president began with a lead over his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, but during the result count …
(2026-10-27). Uhuru Movement Challenges State Repression; Advances Demand For Reparations. popularresistance.org In July 2022, the FBI raided homes and offices of the Uhuru Movement as part of an effort to advance the idea of Russian intervention in the US. This led to fabricated charges against three members and a protracted legal battle that is now being brought to the US Supreme Court. Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the African Peoples Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement joins Clearing the FOG to explain the charges and why they matter to everyone. He also discusses the work that is advancing the campaign for reparations for African people and the October 31 March on the White House to make that demand.
(2026-10-27). Lula Wins In Brazil, But The Far Right Won't Back Down. popularresistance.org Brazil held its ground, one of the last bulwarks against the advance of the far right in Latin America. The veteran Lula pulled it off, winning the runoff with 64,256,232 votes against the 59,826,041 cast for the far right, represented by Flávio Bolsonaro: 51.79 percent versus 48.21 percent. It was a hard-fought victory contested down to the last vote, achieved at the end of a toxic election campaign that saw an extraordinary level of democratic participation. Compared to the first round on October 4—marked by a record abstention rate of 21.08 percent, equivalent to more than 33.4 million absent voters[mdas…
(2026-10-27). The No Kings Movement Is Already Planning for 2028. portside.org The No Kings Movement Is Already Planning for 2028 |
(2026-10-27). This Week in People's History, Oct 28-Nov 3, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Oct 28-Nov 3, 2026 |
(2026-10-27). Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vučić Ousted by Student Movement in Seismic Election. portside.org Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vučić Ousted by Student Movement in Seismic Election |
(2026-10-27). Meta Must Reinstate Brazilian Bank Workers' Union on WhatsApp, Says UNI. portside.org Meta Must Reinstate Brazilian Bank Workers' Union on WhatsApp, Says UNI |
(2026-10-27). Is Universal Healthcare Finally Becoming a Winning Issue? portside.org Is Universal Healthcare Finally Becoming a Winning Issue? |
(2026-10-27). Reagan & Gorby: What happened in Reykjavik didn't stay in Reykjavik. responsiblestatecraft.org Before 1986, a city named Reykjavík was best remembered for the "Match of the Century." International eyes fixated on Iceland's capital for the World Chess Championship of 1972. The American prodigy Bobby Fischer dethroned the USSR's defending champ Boris Spassky, ending a quarter-century of Soviet chess domination. Meanwhile on the global chessboard, the Cold War, with its mind-boggling defense budgets and ICBM stockpiles, continued.Fourteen years later, Reykjavík became synonymous with a different kind of U.S.-Soviet meeting with far greater stakes for humankind. The story of how President Ronald Reagan and…
(2026-10-27). What if Dems didn't scuttle Henry Wallace VP nomination in 1944? responsiblestatecraft.org Angelenos are in for a treat. Some little-known but extraordinarily-consequential history is being presented in an absolutely riveting 50-actor immersive play aptly titled
(2026-10-27). Is Europe starting to come to its senses on Ukraine? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-27). 'What an Epic Bag of Shit': Lee Camp Takes On Malcolm Gladwell's Call for More Cops. scheerpost.com To quote Lee Camp "what an epic bag of shit." Here in Los Angeles, we don't need more police—especially when Mayor Karen Bass is protecting LAPD funding while proposing cuts to essential city services. Facing a $1 billion budget crisis in 2025, Bass proposed laying off more than 1,600 city workers while protecting sworn LAPD …
(2026-10-27). UK will support appointment of Israel-friendly UAE diplomat to run UN. skwawkbox.org The UK government is 'leaning' toward supporting the appointment of Lana Nusseibeh as the next secretary general of the United Nations. Incumbent Antonio Guterres's term ends in December 2026. Nusseibeh speaks fluent Hebrew, has a Masters in 'Israel studies' and, according to former UN human rights director Craig Mokhiber, is a: key actor in pushing …
(2026-10-27). New evidence about police violence at Sydney's Herzog protest surfacing. solidarity.net.au More than eight months after the protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney, court proceedings and the inquiry into police conduct are exposing new evidence about the shocking events at the protest.
(2026-10-27). Brazil: Social convulsion on the horizon. strategic-culture.su With economic crisis looming, Brazil faces social convulsion. The New Republic's end won't be easy. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In…
(2026-10-27). Seventy years since 1956: Magyar's Hungary and the end of the 'Ferry Country'. strategic-culture.su Hungary's Western anchor is set. The rest depends on pipelines, not speeches. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The days of October | "Ma…
(2026-10-27). Ukraine quagmire? Yes, but it's for NATO, not Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-27). Ilse Aigner — eine taktische Kandidatin fàºr das Amt der Bundesprà§sidentin der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? strategic-culture.su Am 30. Januar wird von der Bundesversammlung ein neues Staatsoberhaupt gewà§hlt. Diese setzt sich aus 630 Abgeordneten des Bundestags und ebenso vielen Wahlleuten aus den Bundeslà§ndern zusammen. Der amtierende Bundesprà§sident Frank-Walter Steinmeier kann nach zwei Amtszeiten nicht zum dritten Mal kandidieren. In der CSU wird die Prà§sidentin des Bayerischen Landtags, Ilse Aigner, die dieses Amt seit 2018 innehat, bereits seit Langem als mà∂gliche Kandidatin fàºr das Amt der Bundesprà§sidentin gehandelt.
(2026-10-27). L'ennesima iniziativa di pace finanziarizzata dalla scuderia Witkoff-Kushner. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-27). On Google Killing 400,000 Trees To Build Data Centers In Finland. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-27). After neutrality referendum, Swiss communists prepare for fight against European Union. unitedworldint.com Protests against militarization and NATO policies are widening in the entire European continent. In some countries, they take also an institutional path of rejection. One of these was Switzerland, where the population was called to vote in a referendum on a proposal that strengthens the country's neutrality and rejects sanctions' policies, measures that often accompany …
(2026-10-27). 'I sacrificed a lot': Trump's DOJ sues University of Delaware over in-state tuition policies for immigrant students. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For Diana Sanroman-Espinosa, the difference between attending the University of Delaware as a student with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status and attending as a lawful permanent resident came down to thousands of dollars. | Her family paid over $10,000 out of pocket for her first semester at UD, she said. After she obtained permanent residency, she became eligible for financial aid and scholarships, bringing her out-of-pocket cost down to about $200 for a semester…
(2026-10-27). Madison, October 31, 2026: Trans Resistance Action Committee Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-27). France Plans to Station Nuclear Weapons in 10 European Nations to Deter Russia. international-reporters.com On October 26, The Wall Street Journal reported on Paris's plans to station "Rafale" fighter aircraft equipped with nuclear-armed cruise missiles at the airfields of European allies.The following countries are involved in implementing the French concept of "forward deterrence": the United Kingdom…
(2026-10-27). 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.
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks Ser hombre hoy: Bienestar, salud mental y paternidad. whyy.org øQué significa ser un hombre fuerte?
(2026-10-27). India evacuates tens of thousands as 'very severe' Cyclone Arnab nears. aljazeera.com The cyclonic storm is set to make landfall on Wednesday, with 400,000 people in need of evacuation.
(2026-10-27). Qatar's path to defence autonomy. aljazeera.com Qatar needs a strategy built on national resilience and diversified security guarantees.
(2026-10-27). Wales first minister : 'We're within a union that is not a union of equals'. aljazeera.com Rhun ap Iorwerth says his country's relationship with the United Kingdom is unequal and needs to change.
(2026-10-27). US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid. aljazeera.com Countries also urge Sudan's warring parties to 'lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance'.
(2026-10-27). South Korea's GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom. aljazeera.com Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.
(2026-10-27). Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region. aljazeera.com Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.
(2026-10-27). Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change. aljazeera.com Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of 'recolonisation' of 1948 Palestinian communities.
(2026-10-27). Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they're next target if far-right wins. aljazeera.com Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.
(2026-10-27). Could US midterms reshape Pakistan's relationship with Washington? aljazeera.com Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.
(2026-10-27). Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
(2026-10-27). Why has France struggled to address students' demands? aljazeera.com Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
(2026-10-27). Macklemore opens 'Free Palestine' tour in Dublin. aljazeera.com American rapper Macklemore opened his 'Free Palestine' tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin…
(2026-10-27). AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says. aljazeera.com OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.
(2026-10-27). People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon. aljazeera.com Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon's southern coast.
(2026-10-27). Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election. aljazeera.com Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.
(2026-10-27). Israel election 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu faces tough test. aljazeera.com Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.
(2026-10-27). Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield. aljazeera.com Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.
(2026-10-27). Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution. aljazeera.com Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.
(2026-10-27). Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta. aljazeera.com Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta…
(2026-10-27). Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean' at a Republican rally.
(2026-10-27). Bolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote 'rigged'. aljazeera.com Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.
(2026-10-27). Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait. aljazeera.com Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season.
(2026-10-27). Netanyahu faces fight for political survival as Israelis vote. geo.tv
(2026-10-27). Trump approval ticks up to 32% as Democrats lead Republicans ahead of crucial midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/FileFactoring in undecided voters' leanings, Dems lead national race 50% to 41%.Three-quarters of Americans think cost of living is on the wrong track.11% of respondents remain undecided about their congressional vote.
(2026-10-27). Egypt: Drop Charges Against Prominent Journalist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, in Cairo, Egypt, November 24, 2017. | © 2017 Roger Anis/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Egyptian authorities should drop their case against Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the independent media outlet Mada Masr, ahead of her October 27, 2026 hearing, Human Rights Watch said today. The Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) referred Attalah for trial on October 22 in Case No. 9072/2026 on charges of establishing and managing a website without a license. The referral came the day after prosecutors questioned her over the outlet's reporting.
(2026-10-27). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). 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
(2026-10-27). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Punnainallur Mariamman: History, Divine Significance and Brass Amman Idols. indybay.org Discover the spiritual significance of Punnainallur Mariamman, the revered Amman goddess worshipped at Punnainallur near Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Known for her association with devotion, protection, and healing, Mariamman holds a special place in Tamil Hindu worship. Explore brass Mariamman idols at IDOL BRASS for your home pooja room, temple, and devotional collection.
(2026-10-27). Ashta Varahi: The Eight Powerful Forms of Goddess Varahi and Their Significance. indybay.org Explore the divine significance of Ashta Varahi, the eight forms of Goddess Varahi, through Hindu spiritual traditions. Discover bronze Varahi idols that represent devotion, divine protection, courage, and spiritual strength. Ideal for pooja rooms, home temples, and devotional collections, these sacred idols bring a meaningful presence to your worship space.
(2026-10-27). Thursday 11/12: Panel: Mother Jones-50 Years of Fearless Journalism. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-27). Saturday 11/28: Palestine Winter Market. indybay.org Westhope Presbyterian Church | 12850 Saratoga Avenue | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/1: Film Screening: Kikuyu Land. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-27). Animals, Both Human and Canine in Rallies and March to End Animal Testing. indybay.org Congress called on to pass the COMPACT Act (H.R.10522), a bipartisan bill that would end federal funding of dog and cat experiments…
(2026-10-27). FEMA administrator tells Americans you're on your own. indybay.org The partially collapsed Bay Bridge between Oakland and San Francisco from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake was repaired with help (money) from FEMA, in addition to the work done on the collapsed Cypress Freeway in Oakland after the earthquake occurred. The treacherous Trump regime does not want FEMA to help us out after disasters anymore.
(2026-10-27). Milan Prepares and Braces for Unrest. indybay.org As protesters plan another action in Milan, the Meloni government sends troops to the city to avoid a repeat of last weeks riot whil estill not addressing the public's concerns.
(2026-10-27). Ami Chen Mills – An Interview with Candidate for Santa Cruz Mayor. indybay.org Audio interview with Ami Chen Mills, candidate for Santa Cruz, California mayor in Nov. 3, 2026 runoff election.
(2026-10-27). Tuesday 10/27: Who Controls the Ballot Box? The Authoritarian Fight for Federal Control of Our Votes. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-27). Wednesday 11/4: Protect the Vote Interfaith Gathering and March. indybay.org 10am – First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oaklnad, CA | 11am – March to Federal Building, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-27). Tuesday 10/27: Come to a Ballot Party! indybay.org Park Branch : Library | 1833 Page/Cole…
(2026-10-27). Officials of Mecca Pact Nations gather for Talks in Tehran, Defying Trump. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2026-10-27). Climate Impact: Record Flooding hits U.S. as powerful tropical Storms threaten Asia. juancole.com
(2026-10-27). Will UN Peacekeepers' Exit From Lebanon Create a Security Vacuum? juancole.com
(2026-10-27). Two Indian-origin men sentenced to 28-years in jail after deadly car race in UK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two Indian-origin men have been sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for causing the deaths of a 27-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter while they were walking to school in northern England.A jury found that car salesman Jasskamal Riyat, 37, was racing against Hardeep Bhachu, 29, when Bhachu lost control of his car and struck the mother and daughter on Scott Hall Road in January 2023.The victims, Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena Czepczor, died at the scene after being hit by Bhachu's Audi TT RS. CCTV footage showed Riyat racing alongside Bhachu in a BMW M135i shortly before th…
(2026-10-27). Serbia: Vučić's electoral defeat ushers in a new era of class struggle. wsws.org Two years after the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which triggered a wave of mass protests against corruption and arbitrary rule, the Students' List won Sunday's parliamentary election by a clear margin.
(2026-10-27). New Zealand election meeting: Vote for the Socialist Equality Group, the socialist alternative to war and austerity! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group's public election meeting is this Sunday, November 1 at 1: 30 p.m. in the Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
(2026-10-27). Trump brands El-Sayed a "jihadist" in Michigan, as Obama offers jokes and silence on the threat of dictatorship. wsws.org While Trump openly appealed to anti-Muslim bigotry, branding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, Obama offered only jokes and complacency.
(2026-10-27). Lula's reelection in Brazil: A vote against fascism sets stage for an eruption of class struggle. wsws.org Lula's reelection opens a period of intensified class struggle, in which the aspirations of the workers and young people who voted for him will collide head-on with his government's capitalist program.
(2026-10-27). Salvadoran man dies in Georgia concentration camp amid ongoing hunger strike. wsws.org According to ICE, Luis Sandoval, 48, was found with a ligature around his neck at the Folkston Detention Center on October 23.
(2026-10-27). IYSSE meeting at Berlin's Humboldt University against the Ukraine war and the persecution of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org On October 21, the IYSSE student group at Humboldt University presented the book "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk."
(2026-10-27). Ahead of nationwide youth protests in Germany: Government and police prepare repression. wsws.org Behind this aggressive reaction lies the fear that the mass protests in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and other countries will spread to Germany and merge with the resistance of the working class.
(2026-10-27). Australia: NTEU promotes Labor at University of Sydney strike amid assault on higher education. wsws.org Sarah Kaine, who represents the state Labor government, delivered the final speech at a rally of around 400 university staff, students and supporters.
(2026-10-27). New Zealand fire agency proposes real pay cut for striking firefighters. wsws.org Amid the national election, about 2,000 firefighters and support staff across New Zealand held their 71st one-hour strike last Friday.
(2026-10-27). Australia: Victorian school funding fraud underscores union sellout of teachers. wsws.org Given the mounting working-class hostility to both the Carroll and Albanese governments, this agreement is not worth the paper it is written on.
(2026-10-27). Sri Lankan president announces plans to close 34 state institutions. wsws.org Workers cannot rely on the trade union bureaucracies, the parliamentary opposition or pseudo-left organisations in their struggles to defend SOEs and their working conditions.
(2026-10-27). Calgary Opera fires principal singer for displaying Palestinian flag at opening night of Tosca. wsws.org Sanchez-Ortega, an emerging artist in his first year of the McPhee Artist Development Program, was replaced in the role of Angelotti, the escaped political prisoner in Giacomo Puccini's popular opera.
(2026-10-27). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras: La Otra Francia 2026. indybay.org
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/1: Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food! indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Wednesday 11/11: Reclaim Armistice Day. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, Ca…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/29: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, Ca…
(2026-10-27). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-27). Sunday 12/6: Holiday Mercado – Indoor Holiday Market – Berkeley, CA. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Saturday 11/21: My Heros Have Always Killed Colonizers: A Night to Honor Resistance. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Sunday 11/22: 20 Years of Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Friday 11/13: Empowering Women of Color Open Mic – Berkeley, CA. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-27). Thousands displaced as Israeli army continues offensive in West Bank's Hebron. tribune.com.pk The Israeli army continued a large-scale offensive in the West Bank city of Hebron for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, forcing nearly 5,000 Palestinians from their homes. | The Hebron municipality said in a statement that 4,969 Palestinians from 780 families have been forcibly displaced from the Deir Bahha and Al-Jilda areas since the Israeli military campaign began on Friday. | Among those displaced are 336 infants, 441 elderly people, 216 pregnant and nursing women, 44 people with disabilities and 312 people suffering from chronic illnesses, the statement said. | The municipality said the figures documen…
(2026-10-27). Abu Dhabi crown prince arrives in Canada on official visit. tribune.com.pk Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada. | Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand received the crown prince at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the UAE's state news agency WAM reported. | During the visit, Sheikh Khaled is expected to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, advance strategic partnership between the two countrie…
(2026-10-27). Arshad needs a fresh start. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's senior javelin coach Fayyaz Hussain Bukhari has said that Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem needs modern training, proper injury management and a renewed focus on athletics to return to his form. | Bukhari, who played a key role in Arshad's early development, said the seasoned athlete possessed exceptional natural talent but had struggled to maintain consistent performances because of a series of injuries. | Talking exclusively to Daily Express Bukhari expressed disappointment over Arshad's recent results but said he remained confident the athlete could win further honours for Pakistan with the right p…
(2026-10-27). Pakistan calls for abolition or severe restrictions on UNSC veto power. tribune.com.pk Pakistan on Tuesday called for comprehensive, democratic and equitable reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), warning that the misuse of veto power undermines the council's effectiveness, weakens the credibility of the United Nations and perpetuates inequalities within the international system. | Speaking during a UN General Assembly debate on the use of the veto, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor and Political Coordinator at Pakistan's Mission to the UN, said strategic rivalries and narrow interests among the council's permanent members had repeatedly obstructed collective action on international…
(2026-10-27). Pakistan reiterates support for Kashmiris, calls for peaceful resolution on Black Day. tribune.com.pk President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan's stance on the Kashmir dispute, calling for a peaceful resolution in line with UN Security Council resolutions and urging the international community to address human rights concerns in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). | Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are observing Black Day to mark the 79th anniversary of the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar in 1947 and renew their demand for the right to self-determination. | In his message, President Zardari called u…
(2026-10-27). October 27 a black day: Governor Kundi. tribune.com.pk Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has described October 27 as a black day in Kashmir's history, marking the Indian forces' occupation of Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. | In his message on Kashmir Black Day, the governor said the Kashmiri people had continued their struggle for the right to self-determination for decades, enduring immense sacrifices and oppression. | He said the day reminded the world of the Kashmiris' unwavering struggle for freedom and the long history of Indian atrocities aimed at suppressing their aspirations and denying them their fundamental rights. | Kundi said occupied Jammu an…
(2026-10-27). Seasonal illnesses surge across Quetta. tribune.com.pk
(2026-10-27). Assembly drops sardari system resolution. tribune.com.pk A resolution seeking the immediate abolition of the traditional Sardari system in Balochistan and a ban on the use of the titles Sardar and Nawab in speech and writing could not be moved in the Balochistan Assembly on Monday. | The proposal, listed on the agenda by Jamaat-e-Islami member Maulana Hidayatur Rahman Baloch, was disposed of by the Speaker after a review of existing legal and judicial records. The decision triggered a sharp exchange of words between the mover and Leader of the Opposition Mir Younas Aziz Zehri, with several government members also speaking in support of the opposition leader's positi…
(2026-10-27). Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president. tribune.com.pk Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. | With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4 million votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival's 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil's electoral authority confirmed Lula's victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. | Lula narrowly lost the first round of the election to Bolsonaro in early October, casting his political…
(2026-10-26). Eight Civilians Killed in Yemen by Saudi Airstrikes, Saudi-Backed Forces Over 24 Hours: Health Ministry. news.antiwar.com Saudi airstrikes and attacks launched by Saudi-backed forces on the ground killed at least eight Yemeni civilians and wounded 19 in three Yemeni provinces over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry within the Ansar Allah-led Yemeni government. The ministry wrote on Telegram that the casualties were recorded in the provinces of Saada, …
(2026-10-26). The anti-China coalition is breaking apart at the seams. responsiblestatecraft.org Arriving in the White House in 2021, President Joe Biden set about dismantling much of his predecessor's foreign-policy agenda. But there was one clear area of continuity: China. Here, Biden retained the first Trump administration's confrontational approach, expanding the use of
(2026-10-26). Fact-check: Viral video of Chinese freight train to Afghanistan is from Oct 2024. tribune.com.pk Several people have been sharing a video on social media platform X since October 23, 2026, allegedly showing a new railway route connecting Iran to Afghanistan via China. However, the video is from October 2024 and shows the resumption of direct freight train services between China and Afghanistan. | Chinese and Afghan media reported on Oct 23, 2026, that a dedicated freight train carrying commercial goods departed Shandong Province for Hairatan port in northern Afghanistan, with the journey expected to take about 20 days. | The train marked the first dedicated freight service from Shandong to Hairatan, a key…
(2026-10-26). Dockworkers in Liverpool, around Europe will block Israeli arms in action against war. skwawkbox.org 
Dockworkers and other anti-Zionists and peace activists will hold a day of action this Friday, in Liverpool and other port cities around Europe, against the UK's continuing support for genocidal Israel, the EU's push for war on Russia, Iran and elsewhere and states' war on essential social support and public services to make the warmongers …
(2026-10-26). Last-Ditch Meeting In Iran Seeks To Stave-Off A Restart Of All-Out Fighting In The Region. twz.com The meeting between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran took place as the U.S. and Israel are spinning-up for a new round of strikes.
(2026-10-26). DOJ Accuses CIA Contractor Of Leaking To Anti-Imperialist Substack. popularresistance.org The United States Justice Department charged a systems developer for a CIA contractor with violating the Espionage Act. He allegedly shared CIA documents on Israel and the war against Iran with a journalist. | On October 23, Ian Brinksman was arrested after the FBI searched his residence. He was charged with "unlawfully transmitting national defense information." The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. | According to an FBI affidavit in support of the criminal complaint [PDF], Brinksman accessed at least five reports in a "classified" CIA database.
(2026-10-26). Madison for a World BEYOND War Takes Part in National Peace Walk. worldbeyondwar.org 
Madison for a World BEYOND War calls on our government to stop the war on Iran; stop arming Ukraine, Israel and other countries; and close the more than 800 US military bases around the world. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-26). Netanyahu, Israeli army chief 'clash' over proposed Iran op ahead of polls: report. geo.tv Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.— Reuters/FileThe report is "entirely baseless and false": minister.Opposition leader accuses PM of seeking to put off…
(2026-10-26). CNN: US Forces Ready To Launch Major Attacks Against Iran Within 96 Hours of Receiving an Order From Trump. news.antiwar.com The US military is ready to launch potentially major attacks on Iran "within 96 hours of receiving" an order from President Trump, CNN reported on Monday. Sources told the outlet that the US now has sufficient forces in the region to carry out the potential attacks, and that the strikes would likely go beyond the …
(2026-10-26). Iran Ready for Any Scenario but Keeps Diplomacy Open, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Says. orinocotribune.com Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran remains ready for "any scenario" while keeping the window of diplomacy open, despite Washington's insistence on "unilateral" demands in negotiations. Baghaei made the remarks in an interview with German public broadcaster ARD published on Sunday, saying Iranians have no trust in the US and have to be …
(2026-10-26). They Stood Up to ICE in Minnesota. Now Trump's Government Is Coming for Them. wibailoutpeople.org Photo by @wi.bopm October 4, 2026 at a "Defend the MN 15! Organizing Is Not a Crime" event in Madison, Wisconsin.
(2026-10-26). Israeli Bombs Shower South Lebanon as Tel Aviv Places Troops on 'Highest Alert Level'. orinocotribune.com Reports say Lebanon has received diplomatic warnings that Israel preparing to carrying out a large-scale campaign against the country Tel Aviv stepped up its violent bombardment of southern Lebanon on 25 October, with warplanes carrying out airstrikes across multiple villages — as Hebrew media says Israel is on "high alert" and has deployed thousands of …
(2026-10-26). Zionist Israel's illusion of change. thealtworld.com As Zionist Israel approaches a decisive election, Netanyahu fights to preserve his political survival while Gadi Eisenkot markets himself as the alternative. | This week, on The MidEaStream, as Zionist Israel approaches a decisive election, Benjamin Netanyahu fights to preserve his political survival while Gadi Eisenkot markets himself as the alternative. | But beneath the electoral theatrics lies a troubling question: will a change of leadership bring a change of policy, or simply repackage the same aggression against Gaza, Lebanon, and the wider region? |
(2026-10-26). Children's laureates pledge royalties to anti-genocide 'terrorist' Sally Rooney. skwawkbox.org Children's Literature Laureates for Ireland and Wales, Chris Haughton and Nicola Davies, have pledged the royalties from the sale of their works to Irish novelist Sally Rooney. Rooney is a favourite target of the far right for her support for Palestinians against Israel's genocide. The sale of her books has been blocked in the UK …
(2026-10-26). New Evidence Allegedly Ties Trump to 11 Sexual Assaults Related to Epstein. truthout.org The House Judiciary Committee Democrats have released a trove of evidence regarding allegations of sexual assault, including a new rape allegation, against President Donald Trump in relation to Jeffrey Epstein that the lawmakers say has been deliberately covered up by the Department of Justice. The 50-page report, released Monday, contains testimony from 11 women who either accuse Trump of… |
(2026-10-26). Tehran Before Caracas: Coordinates for the Defense of the Cuban Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Frank Solar Cabrales — Oct 21, 2026 In 1934, facing the threat of fascism coming to power, Spanish workers had a slogan with which they rose up in arms in October of that year, at least in Asturias: "Vienna before Berlin." It reflected a decision to fight to the death: Hitler had taken power …
(2026-10-26). Trump Threatens Cuba 'Stopover' After Iran as Rubio Urges Collaborators To Work With CIA. orinocotribune.com Washington is doubling down on threats to topple the Cuban government after imposing a crippling energy blockade on the island nation earlier this year US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to topple Cuba's government while speaking to supporters at a rally in Florida on 24 October. "We'll do a little stopover," Trump said. "Actually, …
(2026-10-26). Blockade hits care for pediatric leukemia patients. radiohc.cu For years, Cuba achieved survival rates of between 89 and 90 percent for pediatric leukemia patients; today, that figure has fallen below 50 percent, primarily due to the U.S. blockade. | This was stated by Dr. Olga Gramonte, president of the Cuban Society of Hematology, who explained in an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina that the inability to access essential diagnostic tools and treatments is taking a toll on patients and their families. | "During the years in which the blockade has intensified, survival rates, quality of life, cure rates, and the number of transplants have all declined significantly[mda…
(2026-10-26). Italy also a victim of the U.S. blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ambassador to Italy, Jorge Luis Cepero, denounced on Monday the negative impacts caused by the extraterritorial application of the U.S. blockade, which affects both the delivery of solidarity-based aid and the operations of Italian companies on the island. | During a press conference in Rome held on the eve of a United Nations vote on a resolution calling for an end to the blockade against his country, the diplomat explained that Italian civil society organizations, political forces, and other sectors have facilitated the shipment of medicines, parts, and components — primarily for the Cuban healthca…
(2026-10-26). Cuba reaffirms its rejection of coercive measures at BRICS Parliamentary Forum. radiohc.cu During the first plenary session of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in New Delhi, India, Cuba reaffirmed its rejection of the application of unilateral coercive economic measures — actions incompatible with international law and the United Nations Charter — reported Prensa Latina. | Tamara Valido, President of the Permanent Commission for Services of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP), stated at the event that the Caribbean nation is currently facing a "war economy" scenario, driven by the intensification of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United Sta…
(2026-10-26). Mexican president refutes claims regarding the hiring of Cuban doctors. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically refuted reports circulating in local media regarding the alleged hiring of Cuban doctors through intermediary companies — with claims that they were paid higher salaries than their Mexican counterparts. She emphasized that the bilateral agreement is based on direct hiring, with compensation levels that are equivalent. | During her regular morning press conference, the president described the information disseminated in recent hours as "absolutely false," clarifying that the healthcare professionals from the island "earn exactly the same as a Mexican doct…
(2026-10-26). Cuba to maintain Daylight Saving Time until November 2027. radiohc.cu Cuba will maintain Daylight Saving time until November 7, 2027 — next year — as part of measures to mitigate the impact of an electricity generation deficit caused by the United States blockade. | According to a joint statement released this Saturday by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), the decision aims to prevent an increase in power supply disruptions — estimated at 126 megawatts (MW) — during the evening peak demand period. | Of that total, 76 MW are attributed to energy savings from reduced use of artificial lighting, while…
(2026-10-26). Car caravan in Panama demands end to U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu Organized by the Martí Association of Cubans Residing in Panama (AMCRP), a motorcade travelled along the main thoroughfares of the Panamanian capital on Sunday to demand an end to the United States blockade against the island. | The mobilization also included members of solidarity organizations, social collectives, labor unions, students and Indigenous groups, among others. | According to the organizers, this recurring event — typically held on the last Sunday of each month — will feature Cuban flags and slogans against the blockade. The route will pass by the Faculty of Administration at the Universi…
(2026-10-26). Cuba Falls to Jamaica in their Second Match of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. radiohc.cu Havana, October 26 (RHC) — The Cuban Under-15 team lost 0-1 to Jamaica in their second match of Group AB of the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026, in a game where the team showed stretches of good football, but failed to convert their chances. | The Cuban team was far superior in the first half. They controlled possession well and played with confidence, though they couldn't translate that superiority into goals. | The decisive factor came at the end of the first half: a defensive error allowed Jamaica to take a 1-0 lead. That goal changed the course of a match that, until then, had seen C…
(2026-10-26). Cuba Bids Farewell to the Junior World Boxing Championships with a Bronze Medal. radiohc.cu Havana, October 26 (RHC) — Julio César Chivás lost 2-3 in the semifinals and will return home with a bronze medal, the only achievement of Cuba at the Budva 2026 World Junior Boxing Championships. | The fight began with a 0-5 first round against him, a consequence of his shaky performance and disregard for the strategists' instructions. | Coach Michel Lugo reported from the venue that the young man from Isla de la Juventud rallied in the following round, though not all the judges deemed it sufficient, resulting in a 4-1 score. | He added that Chivás maintained a good pace at the start of the final round, but…
(2026-10-26). What Rubio really means when he talks about 'civilizational' renewal. responsiblestatecraft.org "The story of our civilization is the greatest story ever known to man." Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered these
(2026-10-26). Gaza's displaced families are struggling to keep the lights on. mondoweiss.net 
With Gaza's power grid destroyed and Israel restricting the entry of fuel, private generator owners are charging high fees to provide electricity, leaving many displaced families in the dark.
(2026-10-26). Israeli Quadcopter Drones Set Fire to Gaza Tent Camp, Displacing 800 Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli quadcopter drones dropped incendiary bombs on a displacement camp in Gaza City's eastern Shuja'iyya junction on Sunday night, setting fire to tents and displacing more than 800 Palestinians, local sources have told the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The camp was near the "yellow line," the dividing line between the IDF-occupied side of Gaza and …
(2026-10-26). Meet the ex-Biden official working hard to rewrite history on Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org In April 2024, an Israeli drone
(2026-10-26). CIA-backed opposition leader María Corina Machado sent back to Venezuela to contain social protests. wsws.org The far-right opposition leader returned to Venezuela, with Washington's approval, amid a wave of strikes and protests over blackouts and starvation wages.
(2026-10-26). News X World: on continuing military operations while peace talks are being prepared. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-26). Trump has achieved his objective on the Ukraine peace talks: total confusion. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-26). Volunteers from Poland remember how Poles opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees in 2022. globalvoices.org 
Now, Russian disinformation fuels the memory of violent historic conflicts, and Polish empathy is burning outOriginally published on
(2026-10-26). Vote young yet govern much later: West African youth's struggle for power. globalvoices.org In all of West Africa, te voting age is 18, but presidential eligibility ages vary widelyOriginally published on In West Africa, young people can vote for the first time at 18. In some states, they are eligible to serve in parliament by age 25. However, depending on the country, they must wait until they are 35, 40, or even…
(2026-10-26). Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian President, Has Staged a Dramatic Election Fightback. infobrics.org Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a 'defeat for denialism' as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result…
(2026-10-26). Goa Commences Tourism Season with First Charter from Russia. infobrics.org Russian charters begin with five weekly flights, rising to nine from October…
(2026-10-26). Lula Wins in Brazil, but Challenges Are Only Just Beginning. infobrics.org Predominantly right-wing Congress and hostile international environment will obstruct Lula's Brazilian government.
(2026-10-26). Russia Steps Up Sunflower Oil Exports to China. infobrics.org Shipments to India, which go by sea, are expected to decline to 1.1 million tonnes this year, from 1.5 million tonnes a year earlier, say experts…
(2026-10-26). EU-backed technocratic governments spread in Europe as Serbia falls. infobrics.org Congratulatory notes from various Brussels bureaucrats who couldn't hide their excitement about the election results speak volumes. Sadly, patriotic Serb youth still fail to realize they've been completely manipulated.
(2026-10-26). Black Sea brinkmanship: is Europe closer to clashing with Moscow. infobrics.org With EU lawmakers considering a naval mission, and NATO expanding surveillance, the Black Sea is emerging as a dangerous arena of confrontation. The risk of a direct Russia-NATO incident is growing amid attacks on commercial shipping.
(2026-10-26). European protests gather force as citizens demand answers on public spending. infobrics.org Leaders blame Russia while energy cuts and defense spending squeeze households.
(2026-10-26). Newsletter: Prosecutors Fought To Keep Him In Prison For 20+ Years, Now They Want To Make a Deal. lataco.com "We are open to receiving an offer with the condition that we know Mr. Salinas is willing to take it," Deputy District Attorney Jessica Balady told Judge Karla Kerlin.
(2026-10-26). Lula's extraordinary victory in Brazil. links.org.au 
Lula's re-election in Brazil is the most important defeat for the far right in recent times, and its impact will be felt worldwide, writes Iain Bruce.
(2026-10-26). A dangerous liaison looms in Québec. links.org.au 
The PQ's return to power raises the prospect of a right-wing alliance, renewed austerity, and difficult choices for the left, write Andrea Levy and André Frappier.
(2026-10-26). How to Organize Accommodation, Meals, Activities, and Costs for a Gatlinburg Trip. moguldom.com A trip to Gatlinburg TN, can be one of the easiest vacations to enjoy and one of the hardest to arrange, especially once the group grows past a handful of people. Everyone wants the same thing, which is a few relaxed days in the mountains, but getting there takes a surprising amount of coordination. Someone …
(2026-10-26). How to Pick the Right Pigeon Forge Stay When an Indoor Pool Is Non-Negotiable. moguldom.com Planning a trip to Pigeon Forge gets easier once you know one thing for sure: weather in the Smokies loves surprises. One minute you're heading out for mountain views, the next you're dodging rain or dealing with a chilly evening in early spring or late fall. If you want your trip to stay fun no …
(2026-10-26). 'Many Houses': A Warao Community between the Delta and the City (Part I). mronline.org 
"We must teach our children and the younger generations to keep our culture alive: our spirituality, our dances, our ways of weaving, and, above all, our language."
(2026-10-26). Late stage capitalism is ruining Halloween in Canada. mronline.org 
Canadians are spending more money on Halloween than ever. But who is benefiting from that consumption?
(2026-10-26). Fascists: Why they love to burn books. mronline.org 
On the night of 10 May 1933, Hitler's followers marched into a Berlin square with torches.
(2026-10-26). France's pouvoir d'achat crisis. mronline.org 
The crisis in France stems from the degradation of public services under austerity, yet government debt is the result of capitalist crises, not state spending, explains Michael Roberts.
(2026-10-26). 'Gig companies take the position their workers aren't employees who have rights'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Terri Gerstein on gig workers' rights.
(2026-10-26). Kadyrovism: New Paradigm for Islam in Secular States? muslimskeptic.com For a certain generation of Muslims, particularly Millennials and those on the younger end of Generation X, Chechnya occupies a distinctive place in the collective political imagination. This symbolic significance cannot be reduced to the fact that Chechens were perceived as "European" or "white Muslims." After all, Bosnian Muslims (or Bosniaks) had already experienced ethnic …
(2026-10-26). Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian City of Voronezh Kills Three, Injures 29. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian forces launched a major drone attack on the southwestern Russian city of Voronezh on Monday, killing at least three civilians and wounding 29, according to the latest numbers from local Russian officials. Alexander Gusev, governor of the Voronezh Oblast, said that 113 Ukrainian drones were shot down over the region, with 70 taken down …
(2026-10-26). The Price of Play: Jalen Hurts And The Black QB Trap. newsone.com 
Source: DeFodi Images / Getty | America and the NFL have a problem with Black quarterbacks. | Look at Jalen Hurts, the celebrated Black quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, whose recent Doctors cleared him to play and to fly home afterward. A…
(2026-10-26). A Mystery 'News' Site Is Helping Vivek Ramaswamy Push His Nasty Attack Ad. newsone.com 
(2026-10-26). Todd Blanche Gets Testy Defending Trump's Latest Election Interference Lawsuit. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | Attorney General Todd Blanche spent Sunday doing what he's done most days of his life: showing the president he's his most loyal servant, despite a job that's supposed to be politically neutral. | Blanche defended his department's
(2026-10-26). Who Were The Pullman Porters?: How Black Railroad Workers Shaped America. newsone.com 
Source: Heritage Images / Getty | The Pullman porters are among the unsung heroes of Black history. They helped transform America's railroad industry, making luxury train travel synonymous with comfort, elegance, and exceptional service through the Pullman Car Company, founded by businessman George Pullman. But behind the polished image of these "hotels on wheels" was a painful reality: the men responsible for delivering that luxury endured racism, exploitation, grueling hours, and low wages. So who were The Pullman Porters? Let's unpack the history behind these hidden figures. | Who were The Pullman Porte…
(2026-10-26). Trump's Latest Election Tantrum Is A Lawsuit To Toss California Mail-In Ballots. newsone.com 
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune / Getty | When the emperor is a petulant child, that usually means a bunch of nuisance lawsuits because he has the ovaries to say this will be a huge waste of time. | Nevertheless, President Trump's administration filed a lawsuit Sunday looking to force California officials to throw out thousands of mail-in ballots that the administration claims were sent to noncitizens ahead of the midterm elections. | "During a rare weekend oral argument, two judges on a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sharply questioned a Justice Department lawyer about the laws…
(2026-10-26). 15-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting Outside Florida. newsone.com 
Source: Florida A&M University / Getty | The Tallahassee Police Department announced on Monday that they arrested a 15-year-old who was involved in a shooting last weekend outside Florida A&M. |
(2026-10-26). Trump Spews Racism And Fetishizes Nicki Minaj, Who Has Clearly Lost Her MAGA-Fied Mind. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | Here's the thing: we are smack in the middle of an era of U.S. politics that needs to be documented and studied as thoroughly as possible, because someone will try to rewrite this time in history. MAGA America won't want to abide by history books that reflect a time when the U.S.'s standing in the world has tanked, respect for the office of the presidency has become nonexistent, presidential scandals make Watergate look like shallow-rain-puddle-gate, Klan rally-level hate speech from behind a podium is normalized, and the stupidest people America can offer are running the country.
(2026-10-26). It Takes More Than A Slogan To Build A Village. popularresistance.org As someone raised by community leaders who's spent my entire career in public service, I think a lot about what it means to be held. | Not in the abstract, not in the sentimental way people sometimes describe when they speak of love or belonging, but in the material way that reveals whether a community is real. Those who can be called upon when rent is due and the paycheck is short. Who show up when the car breaks down and the child care falls through. Who know the difference between a crisis that lasts a day and one that lasts a season. | This is where I draw the distinction between community and village.
(2026-10-26). Ontario's Public School Teachers Will Vote To Strike Next Month. popularresistance.org All five of Ontario's major teachers and education workers' unions will be voting on whether to strike next month after contracts for more than 255,000 members expired on August 31. | So far, no new terms have been proposed, and the presidents of the federations have said the province has been unwilling to come to the bargaining table. | The education workers' grievances are diverse and multi-faceted, and they have been vocal about them for years: over-crowded classes, lack of staff support, failing infrastructure, growing threats of violence in the classroom, and an anti-democratic provincial takeover of the pro…
(2026-10-26). Waccamaw Peoples Recognize Rights Of Nature. popularresistance.org The Waccamaw have adopted a resolution recognizing the inherent rights of nature in South Carolina. | The resolution, approved Aug. 7, marks a new step in the growing movement to recognize nature as an entity with rights rather than merely a resource for human use. It covers the Yadkin-Pee Dee Watershed and ecosystems throughout the Waccamaw's ancestral homeland. | The tribe says accelerating development and industrialization threaten the region's ecological health and the community's longstanding relationship with the land.
(2026-10-26). US Supreme Court To Decide Whether Climate Suits Go Forward. popularresistance.org Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about whether a lawsuit filed in state court in Colorado seeking damages from two major oil companies for the climate-change-related damage inflicted on Boulder County can go forward. | Here's the short version: The Canadian-based Suncor Energy Inc. and Texas-based ExxonMobil say that policies regarding climate change and any alleged damages resulting from it are matters for the federal government and courts only and that therefore the state suit should not be allowed to go forward. Boulder County says that it merely seeks compensation for damage done to…
(2026-10-26). The Global Economy Runs on Care. portside.org The Global Economy Runs on Care |
(2026-10-23). A Great Moral Blind Spot of Our Age. portside.org A Great Moral Blind Spot of Our Age |
(2026-10-26). Israel Is Accelerating Plans to Annex Neighboring Lands. progressivehub.net GILBERT ACHCAR | JACOBIN…
(2026-10-26). The Democratic Party Still Hates the Left. progressivehub.net MARGARET KIMBERLEY | BLACK AGENDA REPORT…
(2026-10-26). Glory to the Martyr: Dr. Fathi Shaqaqi and the Palestinian Revolutionary Alternative. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the martyred Palestinian leader, Dr. Fathi Shaqaqi, on the 31st anniversary of his assassination in Malta. Throughout his short 44 years of life, he was dedicated to the revolutionary path for the liberation of his land and people: Palestine. The founder of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine and …
(2026-10-26). Mamdani's Honeymoon Is Coming To An End For Many On The Left. scheerpost.com James Dennis Hoff, Left Voice. Criticisms of Mamdani must extend beyond the mayor as an individual leader. And wrestle with the problems inherent in the strategy that brought him to power. Before proceeding, let's just get one thing straight: this is not another premature autopsy of the Zohran Mamdani administration. In February, just one month after …
(2026-10-26). Albania's Protests Show No Signs Of Backing Down. scheerpost.com Ana Vracar, BreakThrough News. Months-long protests in Albania have reached a new escalation mid-October. As university students strengthened their mobilization. The months-long protests in Albania have reached a new escalation, with university students strengthening their mobilization since mid-October. Concerns about study expenses, poor employment prospects, and low wages have added impetus to a movement that has demanded the …
(2026-10-26). France's Student Revolt: Gangster Capitalism And The War On Youth. scheerpost.com Henry Giroux, Counter Punch. Across France, Spain, India, Belgium, and other parts of the world, young people are taking to the streets, giving voice to a growing international revolt against the destruction of public education, the collapse of social protections, the erosion of democratic rights, and the cruel politics of austerity. Despite their different national histories, …
(2026-10-26). The Entire Journalism Industry Is on a Collision Course With AI. scheerpost.com By Jason Pramas This article was originally published by Truthout News publishers either fight tech oligarchs or we lose the Fourth Estate. While it is not yet possible to say that the group of technologies currently called "AI" is harmful to literally everyone, that tech is already harming large numbers of people in many different …
(2026-10-26). Hormuz Gas Crisis: 15.5 mn. EVs Sold Globally This Year. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment Globally, sales of battery-electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles in the first nine months of 2026 came to 15.5 million units, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as reported by Evdance. That is annual growth, January-September, of 3 percent. The growth comes despite Trump deliberately having engineered a crash in US sales …
(2026-10-26). Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 4 States in the 2026 Midterms. scheerpost.com By Lauren Rankin This article was originally published by Truthout Voters in Missouri, Idaho, Virginia, and Nevada will decide the fate of abortion rights in their states. Abortion is once again on the ballot. While the fate of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House both hang in the balance, the Trump administration can still …
(2026-10-26). US Urged to Recognize Lula's Win as Trump Ally Flávio Bolsonaro Demands 'Annulment'. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Pro-democracy campaigners urged governments around the world, including in the US, to formally recognize Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva victory in Sunday's runoff election as his far-right challenger, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, refused to accept the results, sparking fears of political violence and another coup attempt. "It is impossible to recognize the …
(2026-10-26). Are Cops Part Of The Labor Movement Or An Existential Threat To It? scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez, Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison TRNN Far from all the political bluster about police being "defunded," six years after the earth-shaking George Floyd protests swept the US and public approval for law enforcement plummeted, police have never been more politically and monetarily supported than they are now. But when veteran labor reporters and union activists Hamilton …
(2026-10-26). Watch: Lula 'We had to defeat foreign interference' to win. skwawkbox.org 
Re-elected Brazilian president Lula da Silva, who last night became the first-ever candidate to overturn a first-round deficit to defeat fascist rival Flavio Bolsonaro, has said that he and his supporters had to defeat foreign interference to win. US and Israeli interference Da Silva overcame heavily-funded attempts by the US and Israel to install the …
(2026-10-26). Breaking: roasting of Bolsonaro works as Lula wins 4th term. skwawkbox.org Brazilian presidential incumbent Lula da Silva's feisty approach in the second phase of the election has paid dividends, taking him from a close second after the first phase to a clear win. Lula roasted and mocked fascist Flavio Bolsonaro, forcing Bolsonaro into missteps that allowed da Silva's supporters to run viral campaigns mocking his rival. …
(2026-10-26). O interesse da Casa Rothschild pela Ucrânia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-26). 'Good day for Democracy': Lula's win in Brazil and Serbia ousting Vučić show strength of 'people power'. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on "There is nothing inevitable about the far right,"
(2026-10-26). Brazil's Lula wins 'historic victory' against right-wing Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on In a historic comeback, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed in Sunday's run-off election over
(2026-10-26). Netanyahu Extends Assault on Hebron Ahead of Israel's Elections. truthout.org Over 3,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron (Al-Khalil) since Friday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu carries out collective punishment in a bid to shore up support ahead of Israel's elections on Tuesday. On Friday, after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint in Hebron… |
(2026-10-26). Trump Calls for Metal Detector in Senate for El-Sayed in New Islamophobic Remark. truthout.org Republicans' Islamophobia reached new lows this weekend at a Michigan rally hosted by Donald Trump, where the president repeatedly labelled Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as a "jihadist" and one speaker condemned El-Sayed's "blood." Trump, invoking post-9/11 airport security guidelines, said that El-Sayed would be "unable to get a seat on an airplane" for his supposed "record of support for… |
(2026-10-26). Data Center Near Yellowstone River Would Cause "Irreparable Harm," Activist Says. truthout.org The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council voted unanimously this October to ban data centers on tribal land in Montana. The ban follows a decision in August by the Fort Peck Tribes to bar officials from projects involving data center developers. But Montana's Tribes are now split. Next door to the Northern Cheyenne, the Apsáalooke, or Crow Tribe, has not taken an official position and remains open… |
(2026-10-26). Serbia's Student-Led Movement Sweeps Strongman Aleksander Vuƒçiƒá Out of Power. truthout.org Serbia's longtime leader Aleksander Vuƒçiƒá has been swept out of power by a historic student-led opposition movement against Vuƒçiƒá's right-wing Serbian Progressive Party. Candidates from the Student List, who are not students themselves but largely first-time politicians selected by student-led popular assemblies, won a majority of seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections, marking a seismic shift… |
(2026-10-26). US Urged to Recognize Lula's Presidential Victory as Bolsonaro Demands Annulment. truthout.org Pro-democracy campaigners urged governments around the world, including in the U.S., to formally recognize Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva victory in Sunday's runoff election as his far-right challenger, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, refused to accept the results, sparking fears of political violence and another coup attempt. "It is impossible to recognize the results. I am going to… |
(2026-10-26). Man Who Spent Years Undermining Voters' Interests May Win Newly Drawn District. truthout.org Not two weeks after the Tennessee legislature carved Memphis into three congressional districts this spring, in a move designed to eliminate Democratic representation, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor made his electoral expectations clear in a photo posted on social media. Taylor and U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, a fellow Republican, sat side by side on the U.S. Capitol steps. |
(2026-10-26). For Child Abuse Survivors Like Me, Prison Reactivates Familiar Trauma. truthout.org The man in blue is yelling at me. His voice slices the air before my mind can catch up. My body responds first — heart racing, shoulders tightening, breath shallow. I know this reaction intimately. It is older than this moment, older than this uniform. It lives in muscle memory, in skin, in a nervous system trained early to survive authority. The man in blue is screaming commands… |
(2026-10-26). Announcing the Winners of the 6th Annual Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize. truthout.org As repression has escalated in so many realms of U.S. life over the past year and a half, we cannot allow ourselves to forget that nearly 2 million people in this country experience some of the most constant and brutal state repression, in the form of incarceration. Millions more are on probation, parole, electronic monitoring, or another form of non-institutional confinement that often leads… |
(2026-10-26). Cancer in Prison: A Death Sentence? truthout.org How did my prison doctor miss a tumor the size of a doll's head on my ultrasound? Why did I get cancer? I had been imprisoned at Perryville in Goodyear, Arizona, for 14 years — most of which were spent as a tutor, helping hundreds of women obtain their GED. So why me? It turns out I was asking all the wrong questions back then, before my colon cancer spread. When you are a cancer… |
(2026-10-26). The Education Gap Is Türkiye—ASEAN Relations' Real Economic Constraint. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Türkiye's admission as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner on 21 July 2026 has invited a familiar set of questions. How quickly can trade grow? Which sectors can attract investment? What new agreements might follow? These questions matter, but they begin at the wrong end of the relationship. The harder constraint is that …
(2026-10-26). European Politician Moran: Housing Cannot Be Left to the Mercy of the Market. unitedworldint.com By Kivanàß àñzdal Why did the housing crisis in Spain deepen? How did the housing issue transform into a political crisis? Will early elections bring a solution? Did Western globalists use the housing crisis to overthrow the Sánchez government over its stance on Palestine and Iran? Marta Martín Morán, one of the leaders of the …
(2026-10-26). There Are No Eternal Allies or Perpetual Enemies. unitedworldint.com In memory of Juan Pablo Cárdenas, colleague and friend who surely would have read this article and would have shared his always insightful opinions and reflections with me. His life and his struggle, his high professional level and above all his superior human qualities beyond question, will always accompany me as an image of the …
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). Gov. Shapiro signs bell-to-bell cell phone ban for all Pennsylvania schools. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Gov. Josh Shapiro has officially banned all personal mobile devices in Pennsylvania schools, joining 26 other states in adopting a bell-to-bell restriction statewide. | Shapiro signed The law comes amid growing concern over young people's mental health, as rates…
(2026-10-26). Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia Housing Authority is building 63 affordable apartments for older adults in the Sharswood section of North Philadelphia, as part of a broader The $27 million project, to be named the Dwight Evans Senior Residence…
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks The Power of Social Media. whyy.org How is social media helping or hurting society?
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It? whyy.org How do we make AI trustworthy?
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks Data Centers, Green Spaces, and the Environment: What is the Price of Progress? whyy.org How should we weigh the benefits and challenges of data center development?
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks Social Media, the News, and the Next Generation. whyy.org A community conversation about the role of the news and social media in shaping public understanding and civic life.
(2026-10-26). Bridging Blocks Parties, Policies, Promises, or Peer Pressure: What Influences Your Vote? whyy.org Many factors influence how we vote, from our personal backgrounds and political beliefs to a candidate's experience and party affiliation.
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). Can Democrats win control in Pa.? whyy.org We dig into the key races that could decide who controls Harrisburg.
(2026-10-26). How a Sweatshirt for Her Mom Inspired Katelynn Devinney to Help Thousands. whyy.org After her mother's mastectomy, Katelynn Devinney started Pockets of Hope. Four years later, the Delco nonprofit has donated 22,000 sweatshirts worldwide.
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). Trump's heating oil release unlikely to ease sky-high prices in Pennsylvania, experts say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The price of home heating oil in Pennsylvania passed $6 this month, meaning households will need to pay nearly double what they paid this time last year to fill their tanks ahead of cold weather. | In an attempt to ease prices, the Trump administration plans to
(2026-10-26). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-26). Milwaukee: Souls to the Polls November 1, 2026 Buses for Early Voting! wibailoutpeople.org 
10 buses will be picking up members of several Milwaukee congregations after their worship services this coming Sunday. — We will all converge at the Midtown Voting Center to engage in more Early Voting and celebrate that we are making grassroots democratic history in Milwaukee! Our voices will not be silenced. Our votes will not …
(2026-10-26). Milwaukee, October 30, 2026: Defend the Right to Vote! wibailoutpeople.org 10/31/26 — Canvass to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) with the Fight For Our Lives Coalition and Progressive Baptist Church! Meet at Progressive Baptist — 8324 W. Keefe Ave. — Milwaukee — 1 — 3: 00 p.m. Check Building Unity's frequently updated tour schedule for information about still to be scheduled tour stop events: tinyurl.com/Democracy-Tour-Schedule…
(2026-10-26). Milwaukee, October 28, 2026: Voting Is A Human Right! wibailoutpeople.org Check out Building Unity's frequently updated tour schedule for information about still to be scheduled tour stop events:
(2026-10-26). Help stop new data centers in the Madison area! wibailoutpeople.org 
This note from one of Wisconsin's environmental champions: Hello Friends! Please attend the virtual meeting about the possibility of data centers in our neighborhoods throughout Madison! It will be held THIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, see details below. We had better get a big turnout to let our leaders know we don't want a data center …
(2026-10-26). Governor Evers and Wisconsin DNR! Shut Down Line 5! Water IS Life! wibailoutpeople.org Shut down LINE 5! The WI DNR has stepped up from a "request" to the Canadian Fossil Fuel Pipeline Corporations, Enbridge, asking they do a "better job" of preventing damages to the waters of Wisconsin on the Enbridge Line 5 construction project in the Bad River Watershed of Lake Superior. The WI DNR has now …
(2026-10-26). WBW News Action: Things We Can Do For Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-10-26). Kherson region: Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Aleshky for humanitarian mission. international-reporters.com The announced ceasefire is part of a humanitarian mission whose coordination is attributed to the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, according to the Kremlin and the White House.The military arrangements announced by the Russian General StaffThe Chief of the General Staff of the…
(2026-10-26). Ursula von der Leyen: mass migration, Russia's weapon against Europe and a call for emergency powers. international-reporters.com She explicitly accuses Moscow of deliberately pushing migrants toward European borders with the aim of overwhelming the authorities, sowing fear among populations and dividing the continent.Faced with what she presents as an orchestrated threat, she is calling for new emergency powers intended to…
(2026-10-26). Participation of NATO states and their allies in the war against Russia. international-reporters.com It was prepared by the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.The work was prepared on the basis of open sources and clearly demonstrates the extent of the participation of the states of the collective West in the…
(2026-10-26). German government confirms 11.61 billion euros in Ukraine aid. international-reporters.com German government confirms 11.61 billion euros in Ukraine aid for 2027The German government has confirmed that the approximately 11.61 billion euros earmarked in the 2027 draft federal budget under the heading "Aid for states attacked in violation of international law" are fully intended for…
(2026-10-26). El dominio del miedo y la pandemia de estulticia. strategic-culture.su Por Juan José SALINAS | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Vulgo pelotudez. Vengo de tomar un café con Osvaldo, un amigo entrañable con el que compartimos…
(2026-10-26). Down but not out, Québec solidaire must repurpose its role. links.org.au 
Richard Fidler introduces two articles by Parti de la rue members critically analyzing the challenges ahead for Quebec working people and Québec solidaire after the October 5 election result.
(2026-10-26). ´ Ils se dirigeront vers la Pologne ª. Ce qui se cache derrière la marche aux flambeaux de Lviv. strategic-culture.su Andre BELOBOR | Les néonazis de Lviv, en Ukraine, comptent célébrer le 84e anniversaire de la création de l'Armée insurrectionnelle ukrainienne (UPA), qui a collaboré avec la Waffen-SS, ainsi que le 114e anniversaire de la naissance d'Anatoly KabaàØda, l'un des idéologues du nationalisme ukrainien. |
(2026-10-26). I binari della nuova Asia: la rivoluzione ferroviaria della Nuova Via della Seta nel Sud-Est asiatico. strategic-culture.su Dalla linea ad alta velocità Whoosh in Indonesia all'asse Cina-Laos e ai cantieri in Thailandia e Malaysia, la Nuova Via della Seta sta ridisegnando mobilità , commercio e geografia economica del Sud-Est asiatico, trasformando collegamenti nazionali in una rete regionale. | Segue nostro Nel Sud-Est asiatico, la Nuova Via della Seta sta assumendo una forma sempre più concreta: viadotti, gallerie, stazioni, terminali logistici e linee elet…
(2026-10-26). Immigrant's Death in Abusive Georgia ICE Facility Reignites Call for Its Closure. truthout.org An immigrant detained at an ICE facility in Folkston, Georgia, died on Friday, reigniting calls for the facility to be shut down and an investigation into the center as it faces an ongoing hunger strike protesting abusive conditions. Luis Sandoval, a 48-year-old from El Salvador, was found with a "ligature around his neck," according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). |
(2026-10-26). The 2028 Olympics Can't Hide Los Angeles' Homelessness Crisis. scheerpost.com Dick Platkin, LA Progressive. As LA prepares to welcome the world, its unhoused and overcrowded residents face an uncertain future. Will Olympic organizers confront the housing crisis or simply push it out of sight? After two years of reported declines, homelessness rose again in Los Angeles in 2026. The city's unsheltered population increased by nearly 8%, underscoring …
(2026-10-26). Il Sud Globale è pronto a riformare l'ONU? strategic-culture.su A Nuova Delhi i BRICS hanno scritto che la riforma è dovuta. A New York il Sud Globale ha detto di essere pronto a pretenderla. Resta da vedere se saprà anche organizzarsi per ottenerla, cioè trasformare una maggioranza aritmetica in un soggetto politico | Segue nostro In prima fila davanti alle crisi, in ultima fila quando si decide | Il 22 settembre 2026, a margine dell'ottantunesima sessione dell'Assemblea generale, Subrahmanyam Jaish…
(2026-10-26). Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy. aclu.org Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
(2026-10-26). Police Are Increasingly Pulling People Over Because AI Deems Their Driving Patterns "Suspicious" aclu.org Anybody is susceptible to being stopped, searched, or worse; AI makes new forms of abuse possible…
(2026-10-26). Israeli large-scale military operation and mass displacement in Hebron. commondreams.org Responding to the large-scale Israeli military operation and mass displacement in Hebron in recent days, Oxfam's Response Lead in the West Bank, Mustafa Tamaizeh, said: "This is not only a humanitarian crisis but a deliberate assault on the economic foundations of Palestinian life, as families lose their homes and livelihoods. The destruction of factories, workshops, and business premises is wiping out years of investment and hard work. As movement restrictions tighten under Israel's illegal occupation, workers cannot reach their jobs, farmers cannot access their land, and businesses are cut off from customers…
(2026-10-26). Lever Live: Behind AIPAC's $13.1M Money Trail. levernews.com
(2026-10-26). Schumer, Jeffries Face A Voter Revolt. levernews.com
(2026-10-26). Democracy Now! 2026-10-26 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 26, 2026; Brazil: Lula Wins Stunning Upset Over Flávio Bolsonaro in Blow to Far Right & Trump; Serbia's Student-Led Movement Ousts Strongman Aleksander Vuƒçiƒá in Shock Election Result; Will Ousting Netanyahu Change Anything for Palestinians? Diana Buttu on Upcoming Israeli Elections | Headlines for October 26, 2026; Brazil: Lula Wins Stunning Upset Over Flávio Bolsonaro in Blow to Far Right & Trump; Serbia's Student-Led Movement Ousts Strongman Aleksander Vuƒçiƒá in Shock Election Result; Will Ousting Netanyahu Change Anything for Pa…
(2026-10-26). Brazil's Lula wins historic 4th term, rebuffing right-wing wave and Trump's regional agenda. geo.tv Brazil's President and re-election candidate for the Workers' Party , Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reacts next to his wife, First Lady Rosângela da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin after knowing the first results of the presidential runoff election, in São Paulo,…
(2026-10-26). Trump attacks El-Sayed as Obama defends Democrat against claims he is 'less American'. geo.tv Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and US President Donald Trump. — ReutersEl-Sayed would be first Muslim elected to US Senate.President Trump has sought to paint El-Sayed as extremist.Republican party candidate is former US Representative Mike Rogers.
(2026-10-26). A warning before war? China shows off satellite images detailing every nook & cranny of Taiwan>. hindustantimes.com Taipei's streets, harbours and coastlines come into focus in high-resolution satellite images released by China on October 25, according to Reuters. Captured by the Jilin-1 commercial satellite constellation, the images mark an anniversary tied to Beijing's claim over self-governed Taiwan.
(2026-10-26). Yemen: Houthi Attack on Taizz Road Threatens Lives, Welfare. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hayjat al-Abd road, which connects Aden to Taizz city, Yemen, September 26, 2026. | © 2026 Photo by AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthi armed group on October 18, 2026, used explosives to severely damage a critical road into Yemen's besieged city of Taizz, putting civilian lives and welfare at increased risk, Human Rights Watch said today. The Hayjat al-Abd road has been the main entry point for food, medicine, and fuel to reach residents of Taizz city, which the Houthis have besieged since 2015. Fighting in the area has primarily been between the Houthis and for…
(2026-10-26). Israeli Squatter-Settler Terrorism against West Bank Palestinians and all the Excuses. juancole.com
(2026-10-26). Labor leader Liz Shuler in Houston: Talarico 'is one of us'. peoplesworld.org HOUSTON—Showing the importance of the U.S. Senate race in Texas, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler declared Democratic nominee James Talarico "is one of us" to a packed crowd of Machinists on Oct.21. Shuler led a parade of Texas union leaders to the podium that night to urge the crowd to work for Talarico, a state legislator, …
(2026-10-26). Labor and allies launch massive voter protection operation for home stretch. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—With Donald Trump and his MAGA followers scheming every day for more ways to repress the vote, progressives, led by the organizers of No Kings, the ACLU, and Teachers/AFT President Randi Weingarten, are turning to a program to protect voters, their rights to vote and to have their votes counted fairly and reported fairly, before, …
(2026-10-26). 'Speaking in Tongues' review: For theatergoers who enjoy thought-provoking plays. peoplesworld.org Award-winning bard Luis Alfaro's Speaking in Tongues takes place in a small town called Early March near Delano, in California's Central Valley, where L.A.-born Alfaro traces his farmworker legacy. The play concerns a Pentecostal congregation, and is set presumably in the present day at a church beside a cornfield (the imaginative, awards-worthy multi-level set is …
(2026-10-26). Tell Congress: Tax the rich, don't cut Social Security. peoplesworld.org Tax the rich, don't cut Social Security! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they oppose any closed-door commissions or attempts at benefit cuts or privatization of Social Security during the lame duck session before the new Congress is sworn in. Instead, they should vote to "Scrap the Cap" on income …
(2026-10-26). Western Sahara peace process at risk as Trump administration pushes colonial resolution. peoplesworld.org The future of United Nations mediation in Western Sahara's struggle for self-determination is in unprecedented jeopardy as the Trump administration looks to strip the funding and legal mandate from UN representatives in the region. Under a set of U.S.-led proposals circulated early this month among members of the UN Security Council, the UN Mission for …
(2026-10-26). The U.S. government's dangerous rush to produce new plutonium pits. peoplesworld.org This summer, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) reversed its initial decision to withhold an unclassified summary of a study on the aging of plutonium in US nuclear weapons by JASON, a group of elite scientists advising the Pentagon. Far from revelatory, the brief JASON study is more notable for its consistency with earlier assessments that found the …
(2026-10-26). Lula's win in Brazil is a defeat for fascism—and for Trump. peoplesworld.org SàÉO PAULO—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term, coming from behind on Sunday to defeat far-right Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, in one of the most bitterly fought elections in the country's history. When the result became certain at 9: 09 p.m. local time, Lula led …
(2026-10-26). Serbia's student movement brings down President Vucic's government, ends decade-long rule in historic upset. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The student alliance 'Student List' has won the election in Serbia, defeating the party of former President Aleksandar Vucic, who is considered close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vucic, was the candidate for prime minister after resigning from the presidency in September.According to Vucic, the student coalition secured at least 135 of the 250 seats in parliament, while his party was projected to win around 105 seats.The student alliance received approximately 2.2 million votes, compared with 1.72 million votes for Vucic's, party. However, the final official results have not yet been annou…
(2026-10-26). Canada: 15 Punjabi-origin candidates elected to British Columbia assembly as Conservatives sweep polls. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Fifteen candidates of Punjabi origin have paved their way into the British Columbia provincial assembly, 12 of them Conservatives and three NDP, according to Canadian media reports.The Conservatives made significant gains in Surrey, British Columbia, home to one of the largest Punjabi communities outside India, winning all 10 electoral ridings in the city."A blue wave has officially engulfed Surrey and White Rock," the Surrey Now-Leader reported, highlighting the party's sweep of the region.Among the winners, Mandeep Dhaliwal retained Surrey North, a seat he won in 2024 by defeating NDP minister R…
(2026-10-26). Lula da Silva, staunch critic of Trump, scripts history with fourth presidential term in Brazil. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The result reportedly went against opinion polls and came amid a wider rise in right-wing politics across Latin America.The victory marks another comeback for the 80-year-old left-wing leader, who previously served as president from 2003 to 2011 before returning to power in 2022 by defeating Jair Bolsonaro.Lula overcame public concerns over rising prices, corruption scandals and his government's performance to secure another term…
(2026-10-26). USAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly Cancelled. twz.com The U.S. Air Force has handed Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract for the production of
(2026-10-26). 90 Days No Help: Fortress America's Goal To Make Bases Resilient Bastions In A Crisis. twz.com The Pentagon is reportedly aiming for U.S. military installations to be able to continue essential operations for at least 90 days, or roughly three months, without any external support. The installation of
(2026-10-26). Britain's Final Plan To Kill Argentina's Super Étendards Attack Jets. twz.com No single Argentine capability shaped British planning during the
(2026-10-26). British Type 31 Frigate Variant Offered To The U.S. Navy. twz.com
(2026-10-26). Chile's Carabineros invade school. Workers must come to the defense of youth and students. wsws.org Governments of both the right and the pseudo-left have introduced a battery of laws directed specifically against minors, while systematically integrating the Carabineros into the school system.
(2026-10-26). Journalists in Türkiye take to the streets against censorship and arrests. wsws.org On Saturday, hundreds of journalists and thousands of others protested in at least ten cities across Türkiye, against the escalating attacks on the press by the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan.
(2026-10-26). Sudan: One Year on from the Cataclysm of El Fasher. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced women and girls walk through the vast IDP site in Tawila, Sudan, February 23rd, 2026. | © 2026 Giles Clarke/Avaaz via Getty Images | "It is as if a tsunami had hit the city," said a resident who returned to Sudan's El Fasher only to find it destroyed and largely abandoned after the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) October 2025 takeover.For 18 months, the RSF laid siege to the city, digging a trench around it in its final months, forcing starving residents to survive on animal fodder, until even that ran out. In the siege's final weeks, the RSF increasingly used drones to targe…