(2026-10-18). Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran's offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Iranian media outlets on Sunday.Iran presented its proposal in mid-September after an interim ceasefire collapsed. Tehran later acknowledged receiving a US response but Iran's security chief said last week negotiations have stalled because Washington failed to address all seven conditions for reopening the strait.
(2026-10-18). Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict. al-monitor.com Oct 18 (Reuters) – Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis intensify their attacks on the world's largest oil exporter.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested an urgent parliament session to authorise the military, one of the Arab world's largest, to help defend Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requested its support.
(2026-10-18). Saudi skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads. al-monitor.com Riyadh's landmark Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants on Sunday as disruption spread from Houthi attacks and the Saudi-led coalition announced its first military deaths since the war reignited. | The 99-storey tower, one of Saudi Arabia's tallest buildings, announced "mandatory" remote working until further notice. No reason was given for the order, but it follows a fresh security alert and two drone interceptions around the capital.
(2026-10-18). Rubio heads to Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots. al-monitor.com By Gram Slattery and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – While the Iran war smolders, Saudi Arabia fights theHouthis and a new rift opens in US-Ukraine relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels on Sunday to Uzbekistan, a nation far removed from the biggest US foreign policy challenges.The top US diplomat is scheduled to land in Samarkand on Sunday to meet with leaders from the C5+1, a grouping that brings together the United States and the Muslim-majority post-Soviet states of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
(2026-10-18). Sisi seeks backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday."It is inconceivable that we would allow Saudi Arabia, its security or stability to be harmed," Sisi said at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy. He said Egypt was not seeking to attack anyone, but was prepared to act in defence.
(2026-10-18). Saudi Arabia's Houthi Trap. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's renewed confrontation with Yemen's Houthis exposes the limits of air power against a resilient movement rooted in local politics, terrain and ideology.
(2026-10-18). Saudi-led coalition says two officers killed in helicopter crash in Najran. tribune.com.pk 
Two officers were killed when a Saudi National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction in the Najran region, the Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday. | Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the AH-6i helicopter crashed inside Saudi territory. | He expressed condolences to the families of the officers killed. | Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 2 Houthi ballistic missiles headed for southwestern Saudi Arabia | The Saudi-led coalition said on early Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi group toward Khamis Mushait in south…
(2026-10-18). Saudi-led forces try to break Houthi siege of Taiz with airstrikes. aljazeera.com Saudi-led forces say they've struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz to break the Houthi siege.
(2026-10-18). Saudi-led coalition says helicopter crash in Najran kills two crew members. geo.tv
(2026-10-18). Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure for outlook: Pakistan finance minister. al-monitor.com Pakistan's finance minister on Saturday told AFP the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the Iran war, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were "worrying" for the country's longer-term economic outlook. | In an interview on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Muhammad Aurangzeb said the South Asian country had procured enough energy supplies to last through November, and was now planning for the winter months, when household needs typically spike.
(2026-10-18). parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country's defence production and procurement apparatus.Akhlaqi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.
(2026-10-18). Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, common among Muslims. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Kanishka SinghDALTON, Georgia, Oct 16 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump made a joke about the popularity of the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran's presidency during a campaign speech on Friday. "You know, if you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammad,'" Trump told a crowd in Dalton, Georgia. "You have about a 65% chance. 'Hello, Mohammad.' I've done it for years now. I've never been wrong."
(2026-10-18). Lebanese villagers dread looming UN peacekeeper pullout. al-monitor.com From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. | "UNIFIL isn't just business, to us it's family," said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residents of Ibl al-Saqi who have married peacekeepers from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon over the years. She now lives in Spain.
(2026-10-18). Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks. al-monitor.com Oct 17 (Reuters) – A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, the Lebanese presidencysaid in a post on X on Saturday. Lebanon and Israel have held a number of direct talks in recent months, aimed at ending hostilities since a new war erupted on March 2 between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, triggered by thewider regional conflict.
(2026-10-18). Stealing Palestine, Stealing Enlightenment. warisacrime.org Yoav Litvin and Ilan Pappé's Wired to Steal includes a history of European anti-Semitic horrors and the development of Zionist propaganda, propaganda that from the start drew on white-supremacy, eugenics, militarism, nationalism, eventually even Nazism, and the settler-colonial ploy of stealing territory, getting oneself attacked, and then labeling and understanding genocidal violence as "defense." "Zionists …
(2026-10-18). Fight Trump's Fascist Martial Law With General Strike Mobilize On October 30 Global Action. indybay.org On October 30th there will be a a global day of action against genocide, wars and attacks on the working class around the world. The need to support and organize for a general strike to stop Trump's likely martial law is growing and only the working class can stop these fascist moves.
(2026-10-18). Italian Students Join French in Growing Autumn School Uprising. indybay.org Italian students have joined in solidarity with French students by calling for education reforms, and an end to Italy's complicity in the Gaza genocide .
(2026-10-18). La "amistad" entre Trump y Netanyahu se resquebraja en tiempos difíciles… para ambos. cubadebate.cu Trump tiene sus propios motivos para mantener las distancias. La opinión pública estadounidense sobre Israel ha caído drásticamente, y se ha deteriorado aún más en el contexto de la guerra con Irán. La favorabilidad neta promedio de Israel cayó de +51 puntos en julio de 2018 a -16 en julio de 2026, según múltiples encuestas.
(2026-10-18). Dibu Martínez estará 40 días en recuperación tras cirugía de mandíbula. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, Martínez sufrió una fractura en el maxilar, tras un fuerte choque de cabezas con el defensor Jarrad Branthwaite durante el partido entre Chelsea y Everton, que ganó el primer equipo 2-0. Tras el impacto, el Dibu estuvo varios minutos tendido sobre el césped.
(2026-10-18). Abel Prieto denuncia en México la asfixia estadounidense contra Cuba: La palabra bloqueo se queda corta. cubadebate.cu Durante su intervención, el relevante intelectual cubano afirmó que la nación caribeña atraviesa una situación compleja debido a la guerra económica de Washington. Sostuvo: "Vivimos en tiempos de tempestad. La palabra bloqueo se queda corta, ya no sirve para explicar lo que están haciendo con nosotros".
(2026-10-18). Competencias de los médicos veterinarios. cubadebate.cu Si bien en la columna "Conozca mejor a los veterinarios" tratamos sobre el estudio y formación de los profesionales, hay muchas informaciones que ofrecerles, porque es una de las profesiones del ámbito de las ciencias que no todas las personas conocen específicamente.
(2026-10-18). León XIV reaparece en púbico y asegura que retoma gradualmente sus actividades. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV reapareció hoy en público luego de ser operado de un cáncer de pulmón y agradeció el apoyo recibido. Además, indicó que retomará "gradualmente" su actividad. La evolución de la salud papal será determinante para que pueda cumplir su viaje a Uruguay, Argentina y Perú.
(2026-10-18). Las protestas estudiantiles y sindicales también sacuden a Italia. cubadebate.cu Italia vivió violentos enfrentamientos entre manifestantes y fuerzas de seguridad en Bolonia y Milán, mientras decenas de miles de personas se concentraron en Roma para reclamar mejoras salariales y laborales, en una protesta durante la cual la principal central sindical del país anunció una huelga general.
(2026-10-18). Teherán asegura que prepara una respuesta inédita y diferente frente a las amenazas de Washington y Tel Aviv. cubadebate.cu "Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán han preparado, ante cualquier nueva aventura, un plan más devastador que las guerras de 12 y 40 días. El nuevo plan operativo de Irán no avanzará bajo las reglas que ellos conocen", aseveró el alto funcionario persa.
(2026-10-18). Crean en China Centro de Medios de Comunicación del Sur Global. cubadebate.cu El secretario general señaló que la cooperación entre esas organizaciones busca fortalecer la producción periodística conjunta y construir narrativas desde la perspectiva de los pueblos. Asimismo, apuntó que el centro pretende estrechar los vínculos entre China y otros países del Sur Global.
(2026-10-18). Con el completamiento de Céspedes, la UNE prevé 1910 MW de défict en pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Se encuentran en avería las unidades 1 y 2 de la CTE Santa Cruz, la unidad 8 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad de la CTE Guiteras, la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton y las unidades 3 y 6 de la CTE Rente. Se encuentran en mantenimiento la unidad 3 de la CTE Santa Cruz, la unidad 5 de la CTE Nuevitas y la unidad 5 de la CTE Renté.
(2026-10-18). Masked settler assault on Washington Post photographer a snapshot of Israel's toxic reality today. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Mark Naglazas An American photojournalist getting viciously beaten up the West Bank by settlers is small potatoes in comparison to the hundreds of journalists who have died in Gaza, let alone the tens of thousands of Palestinians who have been slaughtered (and continue to be). However, a group of young thugs pounding the…
(2026-10-18). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). The Use and Misuse of Empathy, From Gaza to Ireland. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — David Hume, the 18th century Scottish philosopher and his friend, the Scottish economist, Adam Smith, author of the "Wealth of Nations", wrote extensively on the history of morality in his book: The Theory of Moral Sentiments" and considered "sympathy" (similar to our current usage of "Empathy") the highest sentiment, Hume maintained, in a famous phrase, that "reason was the slave of passion" to indicate the limitations of rationality as an arbiter of higher sensibility. "Sympathy" was defined in terms of its root "pathos" which means "feeling or sufferi…
(2026-10-18). Venezuela—France Drug Seizure Highlights Contrast With US Extrajudicial Killings at Sea. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan military personnel seized 2.9 tons of cocaine and marijuana and arrested four people during a Caribbean anti-drug operation conducted with French intelligence cooperation, Venezuela's Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace reported on Friday, October 16. According to the ministry's official statement, the operation was carried out by the Bolivarian National Guard's Special Antidrug …
(2026-10-18). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Zelenskiy criticizes waiver of sanctions on Russia as. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on its goods days before they were to take effect will embolden Moscow to keep attacking Ukraine, Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, predicting even more US sanctions relief."The decision to undo all of this, to block all of it, seems wrong to me," Zelenskiy wrote on X. "It definitely helps only the Russians."
(2026-10-18). EU condemns attacks by violent settlers, including on diplomats, spokesperson says. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The European Union "strongly condemns" attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, includingagainst European diplomats, the bloc's foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday.The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-10-18). US wants Israel to on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday."We're very disturbed by those images and what we're seeing," Rubio said. "We've asked the Israelis and continue to ask them to crack down on that stuff."
(2026-10-18). Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor. al-monitor.com Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on Saturday, witnesses said, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against a brewing "crisis" in the territory a day after an American photojournalist was injured in a brutal attack. | Violence is surging ahead of bitterly fought October 27 elections, coinciding with Palestinians' annual olive harvest which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to shore up his pro-settlement right-wing base.
(2026-10-18). Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, European diplomats in West Bank, Belgium says. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta and Mohammed TorokmanTAYBEH, West Bank, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium's foreign minister said, a day after settlers beat an American photojournalist. Maxime Prevot said Belgium's consul general to the Palestinians, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives were among those attacked. A Belgian vehicle was also damaged, he said.
(2026-10-18). Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-10-18). Mayor Mamdani Can Stop The Sale Of Stolen Palestinian Land. popularresistance.org Following a series of powerful actions last week, including a CUNY student-led rally challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani on October 7, New York City's Palestine movement notched a significant victory last weekend: Israeli settler recruiting agency Nefesh B'Nefesh moved its illegal October 11 settler recruiter event out of NYC, from Queens to Long Island, less than 24 hours before the event. This detour occurred after Pal-Awda NY/NJ announced a protest at the original site, as part of its Stolen Palestinian Land campaign. | Since 2024, we have mobilized the Palestine solidarity movement to disrupt Zionist land sale e…
(2026-10-18). Techo Fascists & Demo Party Crimes Use Of Drones & Speak Out Against Expansion of Drones. indybay.org The billionaire Zionist Mayor of San Francisco with the support of the techno fascists who run San Francisco and the Trump government are pushing more drones in San Francisco and a police state. Activists spoke out in front of San Francisco City Hall before a Police Commission meeting where a vote would be taken on the expansion of the use of drones.
(2026-10-18). Students shut down French high schools in the face of class and racial oppression. links.org.au 
Beginning in the banlieues, France's student revolt has become national in scope, taking on economic and racial oppression as well as police brutality, writes Kevin B Anderson.
(2026-10-18). A manual for how the left can fail to agree. links.org.au 
Alberto Garzón looks at why parties that share 90% of a programme still can't share a ticket, and why the problem starts with all of us.
(2026-10-18). I'm a journalist. Israel detained me for documenting the olive harvest in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is detaining international observers for one simple reason: to prevent us from reporting on its ethnic cleansing project in Palestine.
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). Marco Rubio Declares West Must Dominate World, Praises Colonialism, Erases History. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Oct 13, 2026 The second-most powerful official in the US government, foreign-policy chief Marco Rubio, delivered a speech that openly praised colonialism, engaged in egregious erasures of history, and demanded a return to Western domination of the world. Rubio asserted that the West must use military force to "maintain its place …
(2026-10-18). From Capitalist Crisis To Crisis Of Whiteness. popularresistance.org My central argument is that the appeals to "white supremacy" and the defense of Western dominance being advanced by the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are not incidental features of the consolidating global fascist project let by the United States of America, but fundamental for galvanizing Western states to mobilize internal political support and the projection of external, imperialist power to maintain Western white capitalist power. Ideologically, white supremacy provides the historical narrative, definition of the political enemies — left and communist forces aligned with non-Europeans [m…
(2026-10-18). Rappers For Regime Change. popularresistance.org "The U.S. government has observed the power of hip hop culture as a vehicle for expression, protest, and a political voice for young people," Professor Sujatha Fernandes, a sociologist at the University of Sydney and the author of the book, "Close to the Edge: In Search of the Global Hip Hop Generation," told MintPress News. | "Groups like the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID earlier consistently chose Black cultural expressions from jazz to hip hop as a way of infiltrating those societies and trying to promote regime change," she added.
(2026-10-18). Hundreds Of US Soldiers Being Deployed To Latin America. popularresistance.org The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the US government is preparing to send troops to Latin America under the pretext of combating drug trafficking in the region. | According to the US publication, 600 troops from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY, have already begun deploying to the jungles of Panama to conduct exercises alongside the local military. | In addition, it was reported that members of this detachment will participate in operations in other countries in the future: "The troops will eventually train with local forces in Colombia and Honduras, and could also support US Special Operati…
(2026-10-18). "No Kings" Shifts Focus to Midterms With Early Voting Day of Action. truthout.org Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections. From roadside rallies to letter-writing campaigns and protest songs, this round of demonstrations aimed to get people to the polls early. In the bustling and diverse neighborhood of Jackson Heights, Queens… |
(2026-10-18). Foreign experts: 'China AI threat' is a Western fabrication. ecns.cn Radhika Desai, a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada, and Glenn Diesen, a professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, gave exclusive interviews to China News Network's "News Lounge" program.
(2026-10-18). Xi stresses prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development.
(2026-10-18). Experts gather in Chongqing to discuss biomedical industry-education-research-application cooperation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-18). In shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent. al-monitor.com Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. | The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw across Israel. Faded stickers bearing the haunting smiles of young people killed by Hamas cover station walls and lampposts, and at bustling restaurants, no one bats an eye as patrons dine with their assault rifles, now liberally allowed.
(2026-10-18). Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit. al-monitor.com KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other venues are also possible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.The Group of 20 major economies, which includes the US and Russia but not Ukraine, is due to hold a summit in Miami in December.
(2026-10-18). IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder and Jan StrupczewskiBANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The global economy is showing great resilience but there is no room for complacency, the head of the International Monetary Fund's steering committee said on Saturday, while divisions over Russia's war against Ukraine sparked a walkout of delegates.
(2026-10-18). Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030, outlines plan to prepare future leaders. al-monitor.com By Enas AlashrayCAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his term would end in 2030 and outlined a plan for the country's main military academy to train potential future leaders for 30 months before then.The proposal gives the Egyptian Military Academy a central role in preparing future leaders, underscoring the armed forces' influence beyond national defence. Under Sisi, a former general,the military has expanded its presence in the economy and civilian affairs.
(2026-10-18). All Our Problems Are Caused By Believed Narrative. caitlinjohnstone.com.au All our problems basically come down to narrative control. | People are manipulated into believing the story that Israel's existence must be preserved at all cost because of this religious belief or that political ideology. | People are manipulated into believing the story that western elections are real and that voting in the two-party system is the only path toward beneficial policies. | People are manipulated into believing the story that capitalism is the best possible system, and that socialism alway…
(2026-10-18). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-18). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-18). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-18). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-18). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-18). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-18). Decoding The Ideology Behind Houthis' Destructive Doctrine. ummid.com Behind the Houthis missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the world into allies and enemies, claims exclusive religious legitimacy and presents confrontation as a sacred duty.
(2026-10-18). The Future of Cockroach Janata Party's Protests. ummid.com The burning question on every Indian lips is: What the future has in store for the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation that's taking place in Delhi and elsewhere.
(2026-10-18). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 2nd Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Friday October 09, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-18). Now Muslim bouncers barred from providing security to Hindu revelers. ummid.com An agency that supplies bouncers to private events to maintain security has alleged that an organizer of a Dandiya event in Hyderabad has asked not to provide Muslim bouncers to their event.
(2026-10-18). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS 2nd Selection List 2026 on Oct 9. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-10-18). Student Protests in France and Politics of Blaming Islam. ummid.com US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz have redirected the story of student protests in France toward migration and Islam, but the available reporting points first to schools, budgets and public frustration.
(2026-10-18). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has on Wednesday October 06, 2026 published on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-18). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday October 07, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-18). 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf gets govt nod. ummid.com The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra has approved a proposal to build a 320-bed women's hostel at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) Mumbai.
(2026-10-18). AIMWA Mumbai Conference Brings Together Teachers, Girls and Women from Across India. ummid.com The All India Muslim Women Association (AIMWA), organised a two-day conference in Mumbai on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together teachers, educationists, girls and women from different parts of India…
(2026-10-18). AMU Students on Strike Demanding Restoration of Union. ummid.com Seven years without an elected students union has left the Aligarh Muslim Univesrity (AMU) students without formal representation, and the protest is now demanding an end to this situation.
(2026-10-18). Tarluvada IT Hub: India's AI Boom is Being Built on Dalit Dreams. ummid.com Until Google renamed it 'Tarluvada IT Hub and Data Centre Hub' on Google Maps, the Tarluvada village outside Visakhapatnam was known for marigolds, roses and jasmine, grown alongside cashew and teak.
(2026-10-18). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-18). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-18). Modi govt's committee on demographic changes is a threat to India. ummid.com The Ministry of Home Affairs' resolution on the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) on May 26, 2026, to scientifically study abnormal population shifts and illegal immigration across India serves Hindutva agenda and is a threat to the country.
(2026-10-18). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-18). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-18). The end of the Kievan regime and of the EU warlords is nigh. gilbertdoctorow.com For some months I have been saying that Russian victory in the Ukraine war will not come from some great surge on the battlefield that forces capitulation but from a socio-political-financial collapse. Now I am ever more persuaded that this is what we will see in the coming few weeks thanks to the contributing factors …
(2026-10-18). Yesterday's News X World interview on Russian attacks on civilian targets in Zaporozhiye. gilbertdoctorow.com as from minute 7.40…
(2026-10-18). Activists push for Pakistan to recognise and support people with albinism. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-18). Peshawar pilot dies in plane crash. tribune.com.pk 
Another pilot from the well-known Qazi family, long associated with the Peshawar Flying Club, has lost his life in a microlight aircraft accident. Qazi Zafar was killed when his aircraft crashed during a flight in Punjab's Jhang district on Saturday. | According to local sources, Qazi Zafar was piloting the microlight when the aircraft met with the accident. A friend travelling with him was also on board and sustained serious injuries in the crash. Qazi Zafar, however, could not survive his wounds and succumbed soon afterwards. Sources said the pilot had returned to Pakistan from abroad only a short while ago.
(2026-10-18). UoP reclaims Rs5b bungalow after 22-year battle. tribune.com.pk 
After a 22-year legal struggle, the University of Peshawar has finally taken possession of a bungalow worth Rs5 billion located on Gul Maher Lane in University Town. | The property, spread over more than nine kanals, was dedicated through a registered waqf deed dated January 2, 1974, by the late Begum Kulsoom Amin Durrani. She had endowed it for the welfare of students and the provision of scholarships to deserving students. Income generated from the property is expected to support up to 350 scholarships for needy students of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | The university approached a civil court on September 21, 2004,…
(2026-10-18). Kundi moves to curb dengue as cases surge. tribune.com.pk 
An important high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to review the dengue situation in the province, assess measures to prevent its further spread and evaluate the overall anti-dengue response. | Advisor for Health Lieutenant General (retired) Nigar Johar, the Secretary Health and other senior officials of relevant departments attended the meeting. Officials gave the Governor a detailed briefing on the latest dengue statistics, the implementation status of the anti-dengue action plan, the functioning of the reporting and surveillance system, and othe…
(2026-10-18). WSSC Bannu sacks 51 employees over absenteeism. tribune.com.pk 
The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Bannu has terminated the services of 51 employees for continuous absence from duty and negligence in the performance of their official responsibilities. Final warnings have also been issued to supervisors over the poor state of cleanliness at Mandan Gate and Garhi Sher Ahmad. | Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Saqib Khan made it clear that no compromise would be tolerated on the city's sanitation system. He said action against employees found guilty of absenteeism, negligence or poor performance would continue without discrimination. | Taking notice of the unsat…
(2026-10-18). AJK PM directs food safety measures. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has directed the relevant authorities to strengthen food safety measures, improve quality standards and ensure effective monitoring of food products to protect public health in AJK. | Chairing a meeting of the Food Department and the Food Authority, the prime minister stressed that all concerned institutions must fulfil their responsibilities to ensure the availability of safe and quality food to the public. | The meeting reviewed recommendations for a comprehensive food policy, measures to improve food quality and arrangements to ensure an adequate supply…
(2026-10-18). Female students offered two-day scooty training. tribune.com.pk 
Thhave launched a two-day free scooty driving training programme for female students. | According to CTO Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi, female students can receive free training at five driving schools established across the city and instructions have been issued to their officials in-charge to conduct the free training sessions. | Administrations of schools and colleges may also contact the traffic police to arrange special training sessions. | The scooty driving training centres have been set up at the Liberty Market, Greater Iqbal Park, Ferozepur Road and Manawan. | A free driving course for women is under way a…
(2026-10-18). 'Food security goes beyond availability'. tribune.com.pk 
FAISALABAD | The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) organised an awareness walk and seminar to mark World Food Day, highlighting the need to address hunger, malnutrition, food security and food safety through sustainable food systems, public awareness and research-based interventions. | UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Zulfiqar Ali said food security should not be measured solely by food availability but also by its nutritional quality, safety, affordability and accessibility. | He stressed that ensuring a healthy and balanced diet for all segments of society was essential to building a healthier and more produc…
(2026-10-18). IUB extends research ties with Chinese varsity. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-18). Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Forecast to Lower Energy Bills in Massachusetts. wattsupwiththat.com Pipeline Policy Stance a Key Test in Governor's Race…
(2026-10-18). Feds Target North Korean Laptop Farms Allegedly Funding Nuclear, Missile Programs. wattsupwiththat.com How wonderful to see the FBI focusing on alleged North Korean spies and fraudsters, which is truly a welcome change from the bureau's controversial scrutiny of traditional Catholics and concerned parents at school-board meetings during the Biden era.
(2026-10-18). Guatemalan former prosecutor shot dead at sports centre. aljazeera.com Guatemalan police say they arrested two men in connection with the killing of Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa.
(2026-10-18). AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Why Marco Rubio's visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India. aljazeera.com US secretary of state is skipping New Delhi, and opposition leaders complain his arrangements are humiliating.
(2026-10-18). Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base: Canada minister. aljazeera.com Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.
(2026-10-18). UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser's wife. aljazeera.com Met Police determine X post by Sarah Helm, seen to endorse Palestine Action, does 'not meet the criminal threshold'.
(2026-10-18). At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Tunisia's economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades. aljazeera.com Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
(2026-10-18). Rubio wants 'crackdown' on settler violence after US journalist attack. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-18). Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico's Baja coast. aljazeera.com Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.
(2026-10-18). Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion. aljazeera.com Kabila's move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
(2026-10-18). Buildings burn as French protests go into the night. aljazeera.com Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now 'largely lost'.
(2026-10-18). Kolkata festival stampede kills 17, injures dozens; authorities fear death toll could rise. geo.tv An ambulance carrying victims after a stampede during a Hindu religious event in Kolkata, India, on Oc. — AFPCrush occurred at Kolkata's Sarada Park pandal on Saturday evening, police say.Police cite heavy crowds, rain, but exact cause of crush remains unclear.Modi pledges…
(2026-10-18). US envoy to Israel rejects report accusing aide of suppressing cables to shield Netanyahu. geo.tv US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, takes part in a tour at MDA — Israel's National Emergency Pre-Hospital Medical and Blood Services Organisation Headquarters in Ramla, Israel, June 29, 2025. — ReutersAide accused of hushing report on killings of 9 Palestinian…
(2026-10-18). Riyadh reports fresh drone interceptions as Cairo considers steps to defend kingdom. geo.tv
(2026-10-18). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). 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
(2026-10-18). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Workers Rally in Turin Over Low Wages and High Prices. indybay.org Workers in Turin rally and march for higher wages and dignity in solidarity with students who call for education reforms.
(2026-10-18). No Kings Day 10-17-2026 in Fresno. indybay.org Around 1,000 turned out for a No Kings Day in Fresno focusing on the November 3 election,…
(2026-10-18). Insurrection Act – An interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with prolific political singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-10-18). Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food – An Interview with Walter Santucci. indybay.org Audio interview with Walter Santucci – musician, animator, puppeteer, and filmmaker – on his latest film "I'd Rather be Turned Into Cat Food."
(2026-10-18). Wednesday 11/11: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-10-18). The Second Chance Sports Act Is Now Law in California: Will Weightlifting Soon Return? indybay.org
(2026-10-18). Tallying Real Estate and Development Contributions to Ryan Mayoral Campaign. indybay.org Campaign finance records show Ryan Coonerty has received roughly ten times more in real estate and development contributions than Ami Chen Mills has during the 2026 campaign for Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. As of September 19, Ryan Coonerty has accumulated $15,448 in contributions from real estate and development interests, out of the $131,978 in total contributions made to his campaign. In comparison, Ami Chen Mills has only received $1,660 from real estate and development interests in her bid for mayor, and has raised $43,398 in total contributions. Besides direct campaign contributions, Coonerty has r…
(2026-10-18). California SEIU 1000 Members To Strike On October 21. indybay.org SEIU 1000 California state workers with 100,000 members will be going on strike on October 21 throughout California.
(2026-10-18). Thursday 10/29: October Mass Call. indybay.org Online | mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-10-18). Lessons Of Bolsonaro Victory In Brazil & The Working Class With Fabio Bosco. indybay.org The recent victory of Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil was a victory for the rightwing and also for Trump who demanded that the Lula government release Jair Bolsonaro from prison. Brazilian unionist and supporter of the trade union federation Conlutas talks about what happened and the lessons for the future.
(2026-10-18). Saturday 10/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "Pax Judaica Explained" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yENc……
(2026-10-18). Friday 10/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-10-18). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-18). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-18). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-18). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-18). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-18). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-18). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-18). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-18). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-18). 30 Months After Uproar Over Jonathan Oscar Speech. indybay.org What do his pro-Israel denouncers say now?>
(2026-10-18). Israeli Squatters attack Washington Post Journalist, put her in Hospital. juancole.com
(2026-10-18). Iran's Teachers Movement Perseveres against all Odds. juancole.com ( They knew they were taking an enormous…
(2026-10-18). IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, risks. al-monitor.com By David LawderBANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund member countries called for increasing support to countries that are facing short-term financing challenges caused by negative spillovers from wars and high energy prices, and said economic risks remain tilted to the downside.And while there has been a boost to investment and trade from "advanced intelligence technologies", they also carried risks, the chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee said in a statement after a meeting in Bangkok.
(2026-10-18). Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline. al-monitor.com By Sudarshan VaradhanOct 16 (Reuters) – A meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the warming planet, the IPCC said on Friday. The impasse over the timeline, which has lasted nearly three years, could leave countries to decide the next phase of climate action without consensus on critical issues, including the extent to which some global warming might be reversible.
(2026-10-18). Colombia's First National Strike Against De La Espriella. popularresistance.org Protests spread across more than a dozen departmental capitals and municipalities, including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Ibagué, Popayán, and Bucaramanga. In Bogotá, four columns of demonstrators converged on Bolívar Square under a security operation monitored by a Unified Command Post. | In Medellín, demonstrations escalated into clashes between protesters and the Mobile Anti-Riot Squadron (ESMAD). Security forces deployed tear gas, rubber bullets, and armored vehicles, leading to several arrests. Assaults on members of the press were also reported.
(2026-10-18). De Gaulle: Résistance and the subjective history of anti-Nazi struggle during Second World War. asiapacificreport.nz REVIEW: By Alex Salmon "Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not and shall not die," proclaimed Charles De Gaulle in a speech broadcast on BBC radio in London, 18 June 1940, as France surrendered to Nazi Germany. De Gaulle, a French army officer, had refused to capitulate to the Nazis and Marshall Petain's…
(2026-10-18). 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.
(2026-10-18). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-18). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-18). Student uprising in France: An interview with Basile Copin from La France Insoumise Youth. links.org.au 
Basile Copin discusses France's student uprising, which beyond demands relating to education, has started to take a stand against neoliberal and far-right policies.
(2026-10-17). weapons in space violate international law. independentaustralia.net 
The Trump Administration has confirmed it has deployed operational weapons in space, accelerating the arms race with Russia and China.
(2026-10-17). US waives Russia- related sanctions threatening 100 % tariffs on India, China. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major relief for India and China, US President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended several sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian exports. The decision came just one day before the measures were due to take effect under a bill he signed last month.Trump said the suspension was in the national interest of the United States.In an executive order issued late Friday, Trump said he was waiving the implementation of the sanctions, restrictions and duties provided under the Graham Act. He also informed Congress that suspending the measures at this time was in the US national interest.However, th…
(2026-10-17). Why Saudi Arabia Cannot Defend Against Yemeni Missiles and What It Means. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Oct 15, 2026 What should serve as a frightening lesson for all the US-allied nations across the region is that what Yemen is doing now, Iran can do on a much broader scale and with even more advanced munitions. Yemeni missiles and drones have shocked the public — easily bypassing Saudi …
(2026-10-17). Iran offers help to end Saudi-Houthi conflict through dialogue. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran supports a "political process" to resolve the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. | Speaking at the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Araghchi said Iran was ready to help end the conflict involving the Houthis, one of Tehran's main regional allies. | Araghchi had offered last week to help facilitate dialogue between the two sides during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. | He said a military solution was not an option for ending…
(2026-10-17). Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help. aljazeera.com Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.
(2026-10-17). Egypt's Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
(2026-10-17). 3 civilians killed, 5 injured in Houthi shelling in Yemen's Taiz. tribune.com.pk 
Three civilians, including two women, were killed and five others injured in shelling by Yemen's Houthis in the southwestern province of Taiz, a government office said. | The government-run Office of Siege Affairs in Taiz said in a statement late Friday that three civilians were killed when the Houthis shelled the Sabir al-Mawadim district south of the province. | The office identified the victims as Safwan Saeed Obeid, 28, Asia Abdulsamad Saeed Ahmed, 55, and Safiya Hazza Saif al-Baadani. | It said the Houthis also carried out separate shelling attacks on the al-Shaqab area south of Taiz and Aqaqa in the west…
(2026-10-17). Vance suggests disagreement with Trump over Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance suggested in an interview aired Friday that he may have disagreed with President Donald Trump over the Iran war. | "Even if you disagree with him on that one issue, you can have that disagreement. And I think I have had that disagreement," Vance said on a political talk show hosted by former White House spokesman Sean Spicer. | Vance was responding to a question about his relationship with political commentator and former Trump ally Tucker Carlson, who has sharply criticised the Iran war, arguing that it serves Israeli rather than American interests and contradicts Trump's pledge to…
(2026-10-17). Oppose the Trump administration's drive to strip Ilhan Omar of citizenship! wsws.org Citizenship is being made vulnerable to a government determined to punish opposition.
(2026-10-17). The dangerous advance of the far Right in Latin America: U.S. hegemony, Israeli expansion, and Evangelical Zionism in the face of resistance. mronline.org 
Latin America's far-right turn is consolidating a hemispheric bloc aligned with Washington and Tel Aviv, driven by US interventionism, the Isaac Accords, Christian Zionism and Israeli security technology.
(2026-10-17). Eight ways to spot toxic hasbara trolls and being a keyboard warrior. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The state of fascist Zionism continues its systematic extermination and social media is full of its supporters. Thank you to this list from my friend Mike Huett on how to spot and combat hasbara trolls. (Hasbara is the communications arm of Mossad, the Zionist state's secret service and it has long…
(2026-10-17). What Right Has Israel to Exist? orinocotribune.com By Jonathan Cook — Oct 15, 2026 If apartheid South Africa had no "right" to exist, neither does Israel, as the late Desmond Tutu famously observed, before Israel started committing genocide in Gaza. In fact, no state — none — has a "right" to exist, including states busy extolling their democratic credentials. If the UK …
(2026-10-17). Washington State Invests My Pension in Genocide. I'm Demanding Divestment. truthout.org Last month, I joined more than 45 bus drivers, teachers, and government workers to testify before the Washington State Investment Board, demanding responsible investment of our pension funds. I arrived grateful to be surrounded by fellow pensioners who were grounded in a shared commitment to fighting for investments that reflect our values. Quickly it became clear that the Washington State… |
(2026-10-17). Navi Pillay, the ICC and the Nobel Peace Prize. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead October 15, 2026 Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African woman jurist and former head of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 9. The chair of the Swedish-based Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, described Pillay as "one of the most courageous legal experts of our time" and "instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted." (Washington Post, Oct. 9) Navi Pillay Pillay will receive $1.2 million in prize money. A former lawyer in South Africa, the 85-year-old of Indian Tamil descent has defen…
(2026-10-17). Hamas salutes anti-genocide South African for winning Nobel Peace Prize. iacenter.org Hamas emblem By Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement October 15, 2026 Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas issued the following statement on their website on Oct. 9, 2026. Navanethem Pillay, or Navi as she is better known, is of Indian Tamil descent whose family migrated to Durban, South Africa. Awarding Navi Pillay the 'Nobel Peace Prize' Marks an Important Step in the Path of International Accountability for War Crimes in Gaza The Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas confirms that the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to the South African rights activist and judge Navi Pillay, in recognition…
(2026-10-17). Three Years After the Al-Ahli Hospital Massacre: The Genocidal Assault on Palestinian Health in Gaza. samidoun.net On the third anniversary of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital massacre in Gaza City, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network remembers the hundreds of Palestinian children, women and men killed and wounded on 17 October 2023, as they sought refuge in a hospital they hoped would provide safety from the relentless Zionist bombardment. Three years later, Al-Ahli …
(2026-10-17). NDN Collective Launches National Advisory Council. wibailoutpeople.org 
In this political moment, a small handful of elite people are actively censoring the general public, including artists, nonprofits, and businesses. We see these powerful few silencing individuals who raise their voices to demand peace, and instead they fund genocide in Palestine and famine in Cuba — resistance in all forms is required to meet …
(2026-10-17). Detroit, October 17, 2026: No Kings! Vote Early! No War! No Genocide! Medicare For All! No to Fascism! wibailoutpeople.org 
NO KINGS — VOTE EARLY NO WAR! NO GENOCIDE! MEDICARE FOR ALL! NO TO FASCISM! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10 am DETROIT'S EASTERN MARKET Adelaide St. & Russell St. Co-sponsors: Black Voters Matter Common Cause Detroit Change Initiative Michigan Coalition Against Genocide Moratorium NOW! Coalition Nakba Survivors Association Michigan Voters Not Politicians Sign up here www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1064028/…
(2026-10-17). ICE spies on unions and enforces the Cuba blockade. mronline.org 
The federal agents who searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home on Oct. 12 belong to the same agency that is seizing fuel bound for Cuba.
(2026-10-17). Cuba Denounces US Oil Blockade and Lack of Progress in Talks. orinocotribune.com Cuba points out that contacts with the United States have not led to a serious dialogue, and denounces that U.S. oil restrictions are exacerbating the energy crisis and affecting the civilian population. Cuba has stated that, despite recent contacts with Washington, it sees no progress toward a serious dialogue, while denouncing US restrictions on oil …
(2026-10-17). Cuba Accuses US of Blackmailing Countries on UN Vote Against Blockade. orinocotribune.com Cuba accused the US of pressuring and blackmailing several countries to change their UN vote against the US blockade on the country. In a social media post on Wednesday, October 14, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of pressuring several countries' governments ahead of the United Nations General Assembly …
(2026-10-17). "Hay que ir casa a casa, no hay otra forma" : Gobierno cubano prioriza la atención a las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro de la República, Eduardo Martínez Díaz, señaló hoy que la atención social constituye una prioridad para el Gobierno cubano y requiere un trabajo más integral de las instituciones y las autoridades locales. Al cierre de agosto, Cuba había identificado a 883 446 personas en situación de vulnerabilidad.
(2026-10-17). My Study of Dystopian Fiction Never Prepared Me for Reality Here in Gaza. truthout.org As a 27-year-old English literature graduate and English teacher from Gaza, I have always been passionate about teaching. I enjoy helping my students learn to speak English by reciting stories aloud. I connect with them through English, so I collected every English-language book my hands could reach. Before October 7, 2023, during my fourth year in university, I used to visit a bookshop in… |
(2026-10-17). Returning to Gaza after 2 Years. juancole.com By Buthaina Subeh | ( After undergoing medical treatment for two years in Egypt, Buthaina Subeh, the Director of Wefaq Society for Women and Child Care, returned home to Gaza to find utter devastation. Now living in a tent, she is continuing to support women and girls through the organisation she leads, but says life is in standstill in Gaza and the future is unclear. | When I e…
(2026-10-17). Venezuela's Acting President Calls for Mass Participation in National Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez called on all Venezuelans to participate in the Second National Popular Consultation of 2026 on Sunday, October 18, to choose the priority projects for their communes. "Today, across the country, we are closing the campaign for the next great popular consultation, which will be held this Sunday, where the Venezuelan …
(2026-10-17). Venezuela: Over 48,000 Communal Councils to Participate in National Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Deputy Minister of Urban Agriculture Elías Sánchez reported that 48,086 Communal Councils will participate in the upcoming National Popular Consultation on Sunday, October 18. During a phone interview on Thursday, October 15, on the Radio Bemba program, broadcast by YVKE Mundial and hosted by Alejandro Silva, the minister said the consultation is not only …
(2026-10-17). Venezuela's Supreme Court Authorizes Hate Law Reform. orinocotribune.com In a Constitutional Chamber meeting, the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) authorized the National Assembly (AN) to undertake a reform of the Constitutional Law Against Hate for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance. That decision is reflected in ruling No. 1,034 issued this Thursday, October 15, and drafted jointly by the five justices of the Constitutional …
(2026-10-17). Mass outpourings uphold the Chavista revolution. iacenter.org By Lyn Neeley October 13, 2026 Heavy rain could not dissuade mass demonstrations of Venezuelans in cities across the country on October 7 to commemorate the 14th anniversary of Hugo Chávez's final presidential electoral rally in 2012. The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) mobilized six marches in Caracas in which workers, students, farmers, Indigenous communities and communal organizers converged downtown. Caracas mobilization commemorating Chávez's Oct. 7, 2012, electoral victory. (Photo credit: IG/@PartidoPSUV) Yet this major grassroots mobilization of Venezuelan Chavistas, defending what they have ach…
(2026-10-17). Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms. aljazeera.com Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives.
(2026-10-17). Trump Sabotages ICC With Sanctions; The Many Ways To Fight Back. popularresistance.org The U.S. government has long sought to incapacitate the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world's first global court that was created to prosecute the most atrocious crimes. As the ICC seeks to provide accountability for Israeli crimes, the Trump administration has become increasingly aggressive in its attempts to hobble the court. On October 9, 2026, Team Trump imposed punitive sanctions against the court itself, which constitutes the gravest intensification of its war on the ICC. But there are several strategies available to mitigate the worst effects of these sanctions.
(2026-10-17). Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. — Reuters/FileTrump says waiver in Washington's national…
(2026-10-17). West Bank: Masked Israeli Settlers Assault French Mayor, Attack Diplomats. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-17). 17 October, 25 years later: Palestinian Resistance confronts the assassination policy. samidoun.net 
Today, 17 October 2026, marks 25 years since the heroic resistance operation targeting the notorious racist Zionist tourism minister Rehavam Ze'evi, carried out in response to the assassination of Abu Ali Mustafa, then General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. This strike against colonial occupation was carried out by Ahed Abu …
(2026-10-17). Sally Rooney's books withdrawn from UK market over Palestine solidarity. mronline.org 
Irish novelist Sally Rooney's publisher has halted UK distribution of her books, citing terrorism legislation linked to her Palestine Action support.
(2026-10-17). Back to Keynes for 'the good life'. mronline.org 
There is a new play in London's West End at the moment.
(2026-10-17). Every Night a Death, Every Morning a Resurrection: A Qur'anic Metaphysics of Sleep. muslimskeptic.com As Muslims, it is necessary for us to believe that the Qur'an is the eternal, uncreated Speech (kalam) of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ via the angel Jibril/Jibra'il (Gabriel). What we will be looking at here is the Qur'an's treatment of sleep. Far from presenting sleep merely as a biological necessity, the Qur'an …
(2026-10-17). Trump Voters Are Getting Their Asses Kicked By The Economy. Guess Who They Can Blame? newsone.com 
Source: Eric Lee / Getty | At some point, one would expect a Trump voter to sit back and ask themselves if their life is better under the president they helped get into office. | And if this voter were being truthful with themselves, they'd look at the cost of gas and food and say no. Because despite all the president's grandiose promises before taking office, Trump voters seem to ignore one obvious truth: The president is a liar. | Full stop. | With the midterms quickly approaching and inflation beating our collective asses, Trump has done everything in his power to spin the rising cost of everything not nail…
(2026-10-17). ICE Investigators Seize Rep. Ilhan Omar's Phone, Subpoena Her Relatives, As Racist Lawfare Continues. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The Trump administration is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and deport her — a thing
(2026-10-17). Burkina Faso Moves to Decolonize Education Through Curriculum Reform. orinocotribune.com By Nicholas Mwangi — Oct 15, 2026 Burkina Faso's new school programs seek to challenge colonial portrayals of African history, elevate liberation struggles and indigenous knowledge, and strengthen national and cultural sovereignty. Burkina Faso has begun reviewing its history, geography, and civic education curricula. The government says the aim is to "decolonize" the country's schools …
(2026-10-17). National Security Excuses Continue To Flop As Trump Pushes Press Ban. popularresistance.org A United States judge extended an injunction that ordered President Donald Trump's administration to grant CNN, MS NOW, and Politico correspondents access to the White House. | Not only did Judge Timothy Kelly reaffirm the fact that revoking "their hard passes likely violated their Fifth and First Amendment rights," but the judge also dismantled the belated and lazy national security argument that was offered by Trump officials. | "[T]here is practically nothing national security-related in the record connected to the President's decision," Kelly declared in the court's decision.
(2026-10-17). 'No Meloni Day' Marches Sweep Italy. popularresistance.org More than 2,000 students took to the streets of Florence on Friday, October 16, as demonstrations against the government's education policies took place across Italy under the banner of "No Meloni Day". | The Florence rally began in piazza San Marco, with students from at least 15 high schools carrying banners reading "No one is a foreigner here" and "The school is ours" (L'école est à nous). Palestinian flags were also visible among the crowds, while demonstrators chanted "We are all anti-fascists" and slogans against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
(2026-10-17). Portland Stands Against ICE Surge. popularresistance.org Portland, OR — On Tuesday, October 13, organizers with Portland Contra Las Deportaciones (PDXCD) rallied to oppose the recent surge of ICE detentions in the Portland area and demand justice for Oscar Bergal, shot by ICE in New York just days prior. | Bergal is one of 39 or more people shot by immigration agents during the second Trump administration, including Portlanders Luis David Nino-Moncado and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who Customs and Border Patrol targeted and shot in January of 2026.
(2026-10-17). How To Fund a Fairer Economy—and Reduce Inequality. portside.org How To Fund a Fairer Economy—and Reduce Inequality |
(2026-10-17). Spiking Rents Power a Socialist Win. portside.org Spiking Rents Power a Socialist Win |
(2026-10-17). Being Against Capitalism Isn't Enough. portside.org Being Against Capitalism Isn't Enough |
(2026-10-17). Israeli Mob Beats Washington Post Journalist, Burns Olive Trees In West Bank. progressivehub.net RYAN GRENOBLE | HUFFINGTON POST…
(2026-10-17). Military-Industrial Complex Assures Investors That Wars Will Be Endless, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-17). Aliyev Used Israeli President Herzog To Take Three Jabs At Erdogan. thealtworld.com Their mutually declared concept of "one nation, two states" isn't as believable as it used to be. | It was recently assessed that "
(2026-10-17). Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs. truthout.org Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant distinguished by tall exhaust smokestacks that rise above a rolling landscape in northwestern Colorado, was scheduled to close for good at the end of 2025 amid pressure from environmental advocates, public interest groups and state officials. But on Dec. 30, Energy Secretary Chris Wright ordered it to keep burning coal. The unit had suffered a… |
(2026-10-17). Organizers Are Pushing to Reach "Forgotten" Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms. truthout.org Kamora Greggs returned to her college campus with voting on her mind. She'd just visited her home in Jackson, Mississippi, about three hours away, when her mom encouraged her to exercise her right. "And don't have anybody change your mind about what you want to do," Greggs recalled. As a first time voter, the 19-year-old health and kinesiology major wanted to know more about the process… |
(2026-10-17). California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It's Time to Tax Them. truthout.org Thousands of volunteer canvassers are hitting the streets across California, fighting for a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the state's ballot on November 3. Those mobilizing for Proposition 40 — which would generate revenue to backfill federal funding cuts to health care, education, and food assistance programs — are up against hundreds of millions in spending on competing ballot measures from… |
(2026-10-17). Immigrants From Ukraine and Sudan Could Soon Lose Their Protected Status. truthout.org More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese immigrants are bracing for the possibility they'll lose their humanitarian protections by Monday. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has not indicated if he will renew protections for Ukrainians, who first received Temporary Protected Status after Russia invaded their country in 2022, and for Sudanese nationals… |
(2026-10-17). Rule Lets Fossil Fuel Companies "Unintentionally" Kill Polar Bears and Walruses. truthout.org Oil and gas companies will now be permitted to kill polar bears and Pacific walruses off the northern coast of Alaska so long as such killings are "unintentional," according to a new Trump administration rule. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on Friday finalized a rule change that would shield fossil fuel companies from legal liability if they engage in the "incidental, unintentional"… |
(2026-10-17). Texas Woman Sues Anti-Abortion Group Under Law It Helped to Pass. truthout.org A Texas woman is using a state law banning the transport of abortion pills to sue members of the anti-abortion organization Students for Life of America. In the suit filed Tuesday in a Harris County district court, plaintiff Maria Puerto, a 26-year-old mother of two using a pseudonym to protect her family, alleges that four anti-abortion activists had ordered abortion medication on their… |
(2026-10-17). As Trump Sabotages the ICC With Sanctions, There Are Many Ways to Fight Back. truthout.org The U.S. government has long sought to incapacitate the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world's first global court that was created to prosecute the most atrocious crimes. As the ICC seeks to provide accountability for Israeli crimes, the Trump administration has become increasingly aggressive in its attempts to hobble the court. On October 9, 2026, Team Trump imposed punitive sanctions… |
(2026-10-17). Australian journalist and unionist threatened with disciplinary action over opinion article. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) head of news has threatened journalist and unionist Michael Slezak with disciplinary action over an October 5 opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review, written in his capacity as a union official. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said in a statement that it joined its Australian…
(2026-10-17). Fijian chief warns coup immunity debate must address inequality and social issues. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific The traditional paramount chief of Lau province in Fiji says immunity clauses sheltering past coup leaders cannot be a stand-alone discussion. Ratu Tevita Mara said Fijians should also confront the economic disparity, and the drug and HIV crisis in iTaukei communities, as the public consultation phase of the Constitution…
(2026-10-17). Core steps to set up a business in Australia without a hassle. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-17). Two additional insights from the past week. gilbertdoctorow.com In my last essay on my week of hospitalization, I omitted a couple of issues. One of these is highly relevant to all prospective travelers to Russia. The other relates to general security and lawfulness in urban Russia today, The first issue is health insurance that you are obliged to subscribe to when you apply …
(2026-10-17). To hell and back: my release from the hospital yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com In my first couple of essays this past week addressing the question of what Russian medicine looks like from inside the beast, I was largely positive about the operations of the Mariinsky Municipal hospital where I was being treated for Pneumothoras (collapsed lung) consequent to being knocked down by a car in front of my …
(2026-10-17). At the UN, plans for a global coalition to attack LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-17). Why does vendetta vs. Rep. Ilhan Omar continue? iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead October 16, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), executed a warrant to search the Washington, D.C., residence of Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Oct. 12. According to reports, the agents were looking for "evidence of fraud and false statements in her immigration paperwork." Minneapolis, December 2025. Eyewitnesses in the neighborhood stated that they noticed boxes being removed from her home. Also, neighbors heard loud knocking by the agents at Omar's house at 4 a.m. that Monday morning. She was not there. Omar's siste…
(2026-10-17). Student rebellions reflect no future under capitalism. iacenter.org October 13, 2026 The International Action Center salutes the rebellious youth of France whose protests are becoming more revolutionary by the day. They started on Sept. 17 when striking teachers in Créteil, a working-class Paris suburb, were joined by students demanding more staff. By Oct. 6, student protests had shut down 2,000 out of 3,700 high schools across the country, while engaging in daily mass demonstrations over severe teacher shortages, lack of resources in schools and deteriorating learning conditions. The protests have been joined by teachers and other union members. University students also joined t…
(2026-10-17). From Madrid to Paris and Brussels: The youth won't take it any more. iacenter.org By Marc Vandepitte October 16, 2026 The author is a Belgian economist and political analyst, who wrote the article for the newspaper dewereldmorgen.be, published Oct. 12, and produced a Spanish version that was published Oct. 14, rebelion.org . Translated from Spanish by John Catalinotto. In Germany, high-school students protest the threat to reintroduce conscription. While governments allocate billions to military spending, young people are told there is no money for education, affordable housing, or stopping climate change. From Brussels to Madrid, they are no longer willing to put up with these policies and ar…
(2026-10-17). American 'Dark Eagle' still unusable three years after officially 'entering service'. infobrics.org Even North Korea and Iran zoom past the US, developing and deploying operational hypersonic weapons. Thus, even if the Pentagon somehow manages to deploy the LRHW operationally by the end of this decade, it will still have a lot of catching up to do with the multipolar world.
(2026-10-17). FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits. sanews.gov.za FPB urges public to adopt safe online habits | The Film and Publications Board (FPB) has encouraged the public to adopt good online habits to protect themselves from cyber threats as South Africa joins the international community in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. | The month is being observed under the theme: "Don't Make It Easy for Them," with a focus on promoting digital safety and protecting personal data. | "While that sounds like a technical topic for IT professionals, the truth is that staying safe online is now a basic life skill for all of us – just like looking both ways before cross…
(2026-10-17). Rappers For Regime Change: How The CIA Recruits Hip Hop Artists Around The World. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod Mint Press News Bangladesh: Songs of Subversion "The U.S. government has observed the power of hip hop culture as a vehicle for expression, protest, and a political voice for young people," Professor Sujatha Fernandes, a sociologist at the University of Sydney and the author of the book, "Close to the Edge: In Search of the …
(2026-10-17). Jeffrey Sachs: Europe as a Frontline in a Multipolar World? scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Europe's leaders are sacrificing their continent's future to an American empire that increasingly treats them as expendable. That is the stark warning economist Jeffrey Sachs delivers in this conversation with Glenn Diesen about Europe's place in a changing world. Sachs argues that Europe's political establishment has traded diplomacy for confrontation, severed vital economic …
(2026-10-17). Jeffrey Sachs: Europe Must Break With Washington's March to War. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Europe's leaders are gambling with their people's future—and, Jeffrey Sachs warns, with the survival of the world. Speaking to members of the European Parliament, the economist delivers a blistering indictment of American foreign policy and Europe's willingness to follow Washington into confrontation with nuclear powers. Drawing on decades of advising governments, Sachs argues …
(2026-10-17). He Went To Document An Anti-ICE Protest. He Left Without An Eye. scheerpost.com Since federal agents surged into L.A. last year, at least five people have been shot in the eye at protests, with lasting consequences. Cerise Castle Captial and Main Tucker Collins, 19, has undergone a series of changes since last year. He started his freshman year as an astronautical engineering student at the University of Southern California. …
(2026-10-17). When Trump And Rogers Mock El-Sayed's Name, They're Mocking The Bible. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment Trump and Michigan senatorial candidate Mike Rogers make a big deal out of the name of the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, who goes by Abdul. They are of course attempting to other him, hoping that Michigan voters will be reluctant to vote for a Muslim. El-Sayed …
(2026-10-17). Naming Killing Machines After Native American Tribes Is Degeneracy. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic I wrote an off-hand tweet the other day and it did not go down well with MAGA chuds or imperialist liberals. Which tells me it was a good tweet. This was the tweet, which has now clocked one million views. Responses ranged from '"eurofag" (funny) to "retard" (basic) to explanations …
(2026-10-17). TACO Strikes Again. Trump Backs Out Of Livestreaming Hasan Execution. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost Last week, the Trump Administration dropped a bombshell when it announced its plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Hasan had been convicted and sentenced to death for the 2009 mass murder of thirteen soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. On October 8, Secretary of Defense Pere …
(2026-10-17). Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It. theintercept.com 
With Democrats campaigning on ending the war, advocates want them to put their money where their mouth is and risk a lame-duck shutdown.
(2026-10-17). Fire Down Below. Latest State of Wildfires Report Finds Global Burned Area 18% Below Average. wattsupwiththat.com If the fire models could not reproduce the decline in 2017, how much weight do their end-of-century projections carry now?
(2026-10-17). RCEnergy Poll: Majority Wants Less Red Tape To Cut Energy Costs. wattsupwiththat.com Fifty-nine percent of voters said they would be more likely to vote for a congressional candidate who supported making permitting decisions for energy infrastructure take "considerably less time and be more predictable, leading to lower energy prices," while 24% said they would be less likely.
(2026-10-17). Wrong, TIME, Climate Change Is Not 'Accelerating Faster Than We Can Respond'. wattsupwiththat.com The climate is changing slowly. Humanity is adapting rapidly. The world is not coming to an end. The only thing accelerating uncontrollably in TIME's article is the rhetoric.
(2026-10-17). Climate Alarmism, Not Climate, Is What Threatens Europe's Brains. wattsupwiththat.com Policies that treat energy as a problem to be constrained rather than a tool for human welfare leave the most vulnerable exposed. The Euronews framing treats climate as the primary threat and adaptation as secondary.
(2026-10-17). How to Fulfill the Great Potential of Nuclear Energy. Affordable, Clean, Abundant Power. wattsupwiththat.com Diversifying nuclear fuel sources provides customers timely and cost-effective options. It enables us to unlock an abundant fuel solution for the next century, transforms two liabilities—waste and government material—into assets, and minimizes price and geopolitical risk.
(2026-10-17). No More Cash Cow: USDA Cuts Off Dairy-Funded ESG Projects. wattsupwiththat.com It appears that America's dairy farmers have been milked to finance someone else's climate agenda.
(2026-10-17). U.S. is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers. whyy.org
(2026-10-17). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-17). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-17). Schuylkill Center completes $1 million project to curb flooding, erosion. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Stephen Goin started working at the Schuylkill Center 12 years ago, he noticed a particular tree standing healthy and tall. Five years later, the tree's root system started to become more exposed. Eventually, Goin watched the tree wash downhill. | This tree was one casualty of years of stormwater erosion that damaged the Schuylkill Center's landscape between Port Royal Avenue and Wind Dance Pond. In March 2026, after years of fundraising and planning, the center broke g…
(2026-10-17). Wooden Shoe Books, South Street's anarchist bookstore, marks 50 years, surprising even its founders. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An anarchist bookstore run entirely by volunteers might seem an unlikely candidate for longevity. But Philadelphia's Wooden Shoe Books has survived for half a century on South Street. | "I'm amazed we still exist," said Carl Craft, one of the store's founders. "Really, it's a mystery to me." | The bookstore is marking its 50th anniversary Saturday with a black-flag block party to celebrate the history of radical literature and activism in Philly. Attendees can hear local mus…
(2026-10-17). Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Even among lively chatter in Philadelphia's Pennypack Park, Holger Pflicke easily identifies unique bird calls, pointing out the faint chirps to the small crowd following him. | Philadelphia is on the Atlantic Flyway, a migration route birds travel as they move from north to south. This makes Philly and the surrounding areas a hotspot for bird watching during migration season. In recent years, Pflicke said more and more people have taken an interest. | "I'm really amazed how…
(2026-10-17). Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rita Collins has taken her bookstore-van, St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary, to nearly every state in the U.S. This week, she stopped in Philadelphia for the first time to visit with Drexel graduate students and offer a variety of used books for anyone on campus to browse. | On a sunny afternoon, students squeezed into the bookmobile to look through the wooden shelves. Undergraduate and graduate students alike, from humanities to biology and engin…
(2026-10-17). From Palestine to Sicily, reclaiming a fascist colonial village. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-17). Madison, October 17, 2026: Social Justice Center Jubilee! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-17). Milwaukee, October 19, 2026: Restore Gender Affirming Care at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-17). Hundreds March to Defend Voting Rights and Demand People's Needs at No Kings Madison October 17, 2026 (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-17). Madison, October 20, 2026: No to the Firing of Aeiramique Glass — Justice for Corey Ruiz! — March to Common Council and Pack It! wibailoutpeople.org Answer Freedom Inc's call to show up to the Common Council meeting and demand our alders vote NO to firing the independent police monitor. Join students in Library Mall at 5: 30 P.M. to march to the State Capitol at 5: 45 P.M. and then the City Council Building for Common Council meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026. …
(2026-10-17). US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Rubio separately urges Israel to 'crack down' on settler violence after attack on photographer.
(2026-10-17). Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early. aljazeera.com Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches.
(2026-10-17). Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands take to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.
(2026-10-17). Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh.
(2026-10-17). Protesters allege police brutality as violent clashes rage on in Albania. aljazeera.com Protesters in Albania accuse riot police of brutality as clashes turn violent outside the Education Ministry.
(2026-10-17). Al Jazeera reporter harassed, struck on head amid France protests, looting. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Rosie Rosie Birchard was harassed by protesters looting shops in Rennes, France.
(2026-10-17). At least 19 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India. aljazeera.com Incident took place at festival in Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, amid large crowds and rainfall, police say.
(2026-10-17). You Love To See It: The Phone Tree Gets the Ax. levernews.com
(2026-10-17). French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living. geo.tv A woman rides a bicycle past French riot police standing near a burning barricade amid clashes with protesters during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, October 17, 2026. — ReutersClashes broke out between police and…
(2026-10-17). Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after cancer surgery. geo.tv Pope Leo speaks to a Ukrainian family whose daughter is undergoing cancer treatment, as he leaves Gemelli hospital following lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026. — ReutersVATICAN CITY: A smiling Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon…
(2026-10-17). Egypt's Sisi pledges to leave office when term ends in 2030. geo.tv Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 11, 2026.— ReutersSisi says country's constitution "would not be touched"Sisi…
(2026-10-17). India's 'cockroach' movement founder released a day after detention. geo.tv Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party , leaves after a press conference ahead of a protest against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in Mumbai, India, October 1, 2026. — ReutersDipke detained during protest preparations in central Delhi.More than 130…
(2026-10-17). 'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand. geo.tv A protestor holds a placard with IMF and World Bank written on it with a red cross. — Reuters
(2026-10-17). Teacher tackles Oregon school shooter, helping prevent further bloodshed. geo.tv Emergency personnel direct traffic at the Journey Church family reunification location following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-17). Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars — but can't Find Them. juancole.com
(2026-10-17). Punjabi man arrested for wife's murder in California, staged killing as detention by ICE agents. ptcnews.tv
(2026-10-17). Major setback for H-1B visa holders as US ends 540-day extension window of work permits. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major setback for H-1B visa workers and their spouses, the United States has ended the automatic 540-day extension of work permits for several categories of immigrants. Thousands of foreign workers, including Indians, could be forced to stop working in the US while waiting for their work permit renewal applications to be approved.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formalised the new rule on Wednesday. It makes permanent a policy first introduced through an interim rule on October 30 last year.The automatic extension of work permits for up to 540 days was introduced in May 202…
(2026-10-17). Rubio's Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia's hunt for diverse partners. aljazeera.com Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?>
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County. aljazeera.com Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.
(2026-10-17). Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia. aljazeera.com Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.
(2026-10-17). Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
(2026-10-17). 11-year old flying car company mocks Tesla Roadster. aljazeera.com California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.
(2026-10-17). Can Yemen's government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis? aljazeera.com Houthi missile strikes threaten key supply routes on Yemen's Red Sea coast, intensifying pressure on government forces.
(2026-10-17). AI fears are being weaponised. aljazeera.com Tech giants are fighting to protect their monopolies from cheap open-source models. Fear is their weapon.
(2026-10-17). The chatbot murder guide: AI's struggle between privacy, reporting violence. aljazeera.com Experts say balancing the need to govern AI for public safety with user privacy is 'extraordinarily difficult'.
(2026-10-17). Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Albania's PM blames 'foreign hands' for protests. aljazeera.com Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed 'foreign hands' are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
(2026-10-17). Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders. aljazeera.com The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.
(2026-10-17). Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya's return. aljazeera.com After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
(2026-10-17). Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record. aljazeera.com Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
(2026-10-17). Healthcare crisis escalating in Yemen's besieged Taiz. aljazeera.com Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and the internationally recognised government is deepening the humanitarian crisis.
(2026-10-17). US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico's Baja coast. aljazeera.com Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.
(2026-10-17). Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say. aljazeera.com A teacher fought teenage shooter and a parent shot him dead, police say on Friday, a day after four people were killed.
(2026-10-17). Staatsterrorismus im Namen einer ´gerechten Sache ª. strategic-culture.su In dieser Woche begann vor dem Hanseatischen Oberlandesgericht in Hamburg der Prozess um den Sprenganschlag auf die Gaspipeline ‚ÄûNord Stream". Manche bezeichnen ihn bereits als den grà∂àüten politischen Prozess in Deutschland im 21. Jahrhundert. Doch gemessen am Verhalten der Verdà§chtigen, der Journalisten, der deutschen politischen Elite und sogar der Vertreter der àñffentlichkeit erinnert das Geschehen im Hamburger Gerichtssaal eher an eine Theaterauffàºhrung. Eine, bei der alle Rollen der Beteiligten im Voraus verteilt wurden. | Sechs Explosionen in einer Tiefe vo…
(2026-10-17). California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run. aljazeera.com Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
(2026-10-17). IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers. aljazeera.com Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
(2026-10-17). Why adults are going back to summer camp. aljazeera.com Loneliness and burnout are sending adults around the world back to bunk beds and bonfires.
(2026-10-17). Sudan's army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack. aljazeera.com Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
(2026-10-17). As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank's healthcare system is failing. aljazeera.com Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
(2026-10-17). Protests spread across France as 'yellow vests' set to join. aljazeera.com Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
(2026-10-17). Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France. aljazeera.com Thousands rally in Paris and other cities for demonstrations set to unite students, teachers, unions and 'yellow vests'.
(2026-10-17). Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain. aljazeera.com Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
(2026-10-17). Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia's Saied. aljazeera.com Unions, opposition groups unite to demonstrate against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.
(2026-10-17). Why Trump's latest White House press secretary lasted just five days. aljazeera.com Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
(2026-10-17). Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final. aljazeera.com The 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.
(2026-10-17). Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League — preview, teams, prediction. aljazeera.com The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.
(2026-10-17). LIVE: India vs West Indies — fifth T20 International. aljazeera.com Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the cricket series decider.
(2026-10-17). Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates if power and politics are shielding those behind the 2006 murder of a Mongolian woman in Malaysia.
(2026-10-17). France tackles new wave of nationwide protests. aljazeera.com France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.
(2026-10-17). Sally Rooney's books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support. aljazeera.com We asked students what they think.
(2026-10-17). Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-17). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-17). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-17). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-17). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-17). A socialist perspective to fight against war and austerity! Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Victorian election! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the November 28 Victorian election to provide workers with a socialist and internationalist perspective against every other party.
(2026-10-17). Police Commissioner Tisch mocks Mandani, DSA at New York banquet. wsws.org Tisch used the occasion of the Al Smith banquet to taunt her nominal boss, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for rejecting the call of the Democratic Socialists of America that he fire her for assaulting anti-ICE protesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
(2026-10-17). After the UAW election debacle: We must build rank-and-file committees and take power on the shop floor! wsws.org This statement was issued by Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania who ran for president of the UAW in the recently-concluded elections.
(2026-10-17). Interest rise starts to hit AI boom. wsws.org The major American AI firm CoreWeave was hit by a "tornado" this week, as its shares plunged at one point by around 28 percent.
(2026-10-17). EU summit in Brussels: European powers intensify war drive against Russia. wsws.org While the Trump administration, amid its conflict with the European powers, is seeking at least for the moment a certain accommodation with Russia, the EU governments, led by Berlin, are pressing for the continuation and expansion of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-17). BHP to cut 300 Pilbara iron ore jobs as unions impose sellout deals. wsws.org The unions covering BHP workers in the Pilbara issued token denunciations of the job cuts, before immediately pledging their assistance in delivering them.
(2026-10-17). Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution. wsws.org President Trump announced October 16 that the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, set for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, will not be livestreamed, reversing the plan by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to broadcast the killing.
(2026-10-17). A warning sign: Australian government unlawfully held citizen for 945 days in immigration detention. wsws.org The Labor government's rising number of wrongful immigration detentions is another warning of the anti-immigrant bidding war underway in the political establishment.
(2026-10-17). Mexican health workers vote down wage deal as rebellion grows against the union and the government. wsws.org IMSS workers rejected the SNTSS wage deal after a national march called over the union's head. The union and the Sheinbaum government are now moving to suppress the struggle.
(2026-10-17). Sri Lankan government assures IMF it will present 2027 austerity budget. wsws.org The latest IMF staff-level agreement means another round of austerity to guarantee debt repayment and protect the interests of international capital.
(2026-10-17). Hundreds of Chicago hotel workers enter second week on strike, as union confines walkout to six out of 46 hotels. wsws.org The hotel workers' agreements expired August 31, when 85 percent of members at 46 hotel properties authorized a strike. But just six hotels have walked out.
(2026-10-17). Faculty and staff at City Colleges of Chicago vote 96 percent to strike; walkout set for October 19. wsws.org By Monday, workers in two major industries could be on strike simultaneously in the third-largest US city, only weeks before the November elections.
(2026-10-17). 2 serious accidents at postal processing facility in Pontiac, Michigan. wsws.org Several recent incidents involving the activation of machinery during maintenance highlight unsafe conditions at the Michigan Metroplex mail processing center in Pontiac, Michigan.
(2026-10-17). Carney's investment summit: More profits for oligarchs, more exploitation for the workers. wsws.org Carney demonstrated during the two-day summit what his government really stands for: enhanced profits for the oligarchy, intensified worker exploitation and a full-throttle drive to expand Canadian imperialism's ability to wage war against its rivals in pursuit of resources, markets, and strategic influence.
(2026-10-17). AFT President Weingarten's AI "safety standard" is a corporatist pact with Microsoft. wsws.org The AFT's "iron-clad" AI safety standard was signed with the company that funds the union's own AI academy, then carried to a platform shared with the fascist strategist Steve Bannon.
(2026-10-17). AI agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation: Cybersecurity agency. tribune.com.pk 
Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents accessed Indian computer systems without authorisation during research and testing, India's cybersecurity agency said on Thursday. | In an advisory issued October 15, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said AI model developers had voluntarily disclosed multiple incidents in which autonomous agents exceeded their assigned tasks and accessed live systems belonging to Indian organisations. | According to CERT-In, none of the affected organisations independently detected the unauthorised access. The agency also identified financially motivated cyber…
(2026-10-17). PCB central contracts delayed. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan's central contracts remain unannounced, leaving players facing an increasingly prolonged wait for confirmation of their deals. Following Pakistan's disappointing performance on the tour of England, the process has stalled, with progress now expected only if the team delivers improved results during the upcoming home season. | According to sources, the new central contracts for Pakistan's national cricketers will cover the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Players were briefed on the matter before the team departed for the West Indies and England in July, and a preliminary list of 30…
(2026-10-17). Pakistan to host Canada for hockey series in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will host Canada for a bilateral hockey series in Islamabad from February 8 to 21, 2027, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said, in a move aimed at reviving international hockey in the country. | The PHF said it would work with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and relevant federal authorities to arrange accommodation, transport, sports facilities and security for the visiting Canadian delegation. | PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, and federal secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, welcomed the proposed tour, describing it as an opportunity to promote internation…
(2026-10-17). Any miscalculation by adversaries will draw 'response beyond imagination', warns Gen Aamer Raza. tribune.com.pk 
Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Aamer Raza on Saturday said Pakistan would neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of its sovereign borders, stressing that safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country was absolute and unyielding. | Addressing the passing-out parade of the 154th PMA Long Course and 39th Technical Graduate Course at Kakul, he said, "We will neither tolerate cross-border aggression nor any violation of our sovereign borders, as safeguarding the territorial integrity of our motherland is absolute and unyielding." | During the ceremony, CNSC awarded t…
(2026-10-17). France: Tear Gas And Unrest As Hundreds Of Thousands Protest. popularresistance.org Paris, France — Marianne, the statue personifying the French Republic, towers over Place de la Republique in Paris, wearing a yellow vest. | At the base of the monument, the faces of the three allegorical figures representing Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are streaked with black tears. Above them, tear gas canisters arc through the air, filling the square with smoke. | This was the scene as tens of thousands of protesters, mostly young people, rallied at the heart of the French capital on Saturday in the latest act of a movement that has been rocking France to the core for more than a month now.
(2026-10-17). Celebrating Filipino American History Month. cpusa.org 
Today, Oct. 18, marks 439 years since Luzon Indios, whom we now know as Filipinos, waded ashore at Morro Bay, Calif., and set foot on the land that would become the United States. They were on an expedition in the name of the Spanish crown and were selected for their brown skin. It was a three-day affair, and on the third day, they traveled along the shore, were attacked, and two died: one Spanish, one Filipino. The Spaniard's name was Felipe de Contreras; the Indio's name is forever lost to the annals of history. Filipinos, the oldest Asian American group, much like the overarching Asian American experience,…
(2026-10-17). Proteste giovanili e contestazione delle falsificazioni nel censimento, l'India assedia Nerendra Modi. strategic-culture.su Nerendra Modi intende forgiare un nuovo cittadino indiano, un nazionalista di Bharat, il nuovo e al contempo antico nome che ha imposto all'immensa e plurale nazione, prima al mondo per abitanti e terza per capacità economica, deciso a realizzare tale chimerica utopia, non disdegna di utilizzare tutte le leve del potere, anche in modo spregiudicato.
(2026-10-17). Ecuador Faces Worsening Power Crisis With Outages up to 72 Hours. orinocotribune.com By Orlando Pérez — Oct 16, 2026 What was already a heavy blow to Ecuador's economy in 2024 has returned now despite warnings from technicians, experts, and business leaders who supported Daniel Noboa's presidential bid and are now victims of "scheduled disconnections" of up to 72 hours amid an energy crisis caused by El Niño, …
(2026-10-17). Bolivia: Former Prosecutor Arrested, Condemns Political Persecution. orinocotribune.com The Bolivian Police arrested former La Paz Department Prosecutor Luis Carlos Torrez on the accusation of links to drug trafficking. The prosecutor, who was arrested on Thursday, October 15, condemned the Bolivian Public Ministry's proceedings against him and claimed that it is a politically motivated persecution. He categorically denied any connection with the Uruguayan drug …