(2026-10-07). Putin's nuclear ally hosts IRGC: Tehran's strategic move before Kaliningrad invasion? Shocking move. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC has sent a ground forces team to Belarus for a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation anti-terror exercise involving militaries from other SCO member states. Tehran says the drill is aimed at strengthening military cooperation and exchanging operational experience, as tensions remain high between Iran and the U.S. and speculation grows over possible escalation.
(2026-10-07). No to Türkiye's deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia and the US war against Iran! wsws.org The drawing of Türkiye, which has NATO's second-largest army, and nuclear-armed Pakistan into this war—both share a land border with Iran—opens the door to a conflict that could engulf the entire region.
(2026-10-07). US VP Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war. geo.tv US Vice President JD Vance is interviewed by Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage before a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.— Reuters VP Vance says US wants "actions for actions", not promises.Vance questions Iran's continued…
(2026-10-07). Yemen is spiralling into another Civil War that could swiftly engulf in the entire Region. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly es…
(2026-10-07). Iran stopped US-Israel ground op? Mojtaba's army crushes covert network operating across 4 cities. hindustantimes.com Iran says it has dismantled three alleged militant cells in the country's south, with security forces reportedly arresting 10 suspects and killing two others during the operation. Iranian authorities allege that some of the suspects received military and explosives training overseas before returning to Iran. Weapons, ammunition and military equipment were reportedly seized from the networks operating across parts of southeastern Iran, including Iranshahr, Sarbaz, Saravan and Zahedan. Iranian accounts also said a network was dismantled on Qeshm Island, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The crackdo…
(2026-10-07). Flydubai stabbing triggers rare clash? Trump certain, Vance cautious as world watches Iran confusion. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance says he has seen no conclusive evidence linking Iran to the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. His remarks contrast with President Donald Trump's personal belief that Iran was responsible, as investigators continue examining the incident and how the suspect was cleared to serve as co-pilot.
(2026-10-07). UK Greens are wrong — Zionism is not racism. aljazeera.com The party's new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.
(2026-10-07). US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
(2026-10-07). Is Starvation Rubio's Only Strategy? The New Attack on Cuba's Private Sector. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-07). Cuba afirma que no hay negociaciones con EEUU, solo "canales de comunicación" radiohc.cu La encargada de negocios de la embajada de Cuba en Washington, Lianys Torres Rivera afirmó a la agencia Reuters que su país y Estados Unidos han mantenido "canales de comunicación", pero no hay una negociación formal mientras el Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump prosigue con su campaña de presión contra la isla. | En una entrevista concedida el lunes a esa agencia británica de noticias, Torres Rivera dijo que Cuba sigue abierta a un diálogo "respetuoso", pero que "no es ingenua" respecto a las amenazas del mandatario norteamericano y ha intensificado los preparativos para defenderse de cualquier acción militar…
(2026-10-07). Criterio Compartido: un programa de participación ciudadana. radiohc.cu La segunda emisión del espacio radial "Criterio Compartido", saldrá al aire este miércoles 7 de octubre, a las 7 y 15 de la mañana, por Radio Rebelde, con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en diálogo con la periodista Bárbara Betancourt. | "Criterio Compartido", un programa de participación ciudadana, será trasmitido en Cadena Nacional de Radio. | Tomado de Cubadebate…
(2026-10-07). Díaz-Canel: Cuba no se rinde, Cuba no se vende y Cuba no olvida. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel intercambió este martes con familiares y compañeros de las víctimas del crimen de Barbados, acto terrorista que provocó la muerte de 73 personas inocentes, hace 50 años. | La cita se produjo en el Memorial José Martí, en la Plaza de la Revolución, donde también estuvieron presentes familiares de víctimas de otros atentados terroristas contra Cuba, jóvenes miembros del equipo nacional de esgrima, combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Ministerio del Interior (Minint),…
(2026-10-07). Criterio Compartido: Atención a personas y segmentos de mayor vulnerabilidad en Cuba. radiohc.cu La segunda emisión del espacio radial "Criterio Compartido", saldrá al aire este miércoles 7 de octubre, a las 7 y 15 de la mañana, por Radio Rebelde, con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en diálogo con la periodista Bárbara Betancourt. | La propuesta estará dedicada a reflexionar sobre los esfuerzos que desarrolla el país dirigidos a la atención a personas y segmentos de mayor vulnerabilidad, en medio del recrudecimiento de las medidas de bloqueo del actual Gobierno de Estados Unidos y el cerco energético…
(2026-10-07). Barbados: 50 Years Later, the Wound Remains Open. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Garcia | Fifty years ago, on October 6, 1976, Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 took off from Barbados. Minutes later, two explosions tore the aircraft apart over the Caribbean. Seventy-three people died: 57 Cubans, 11 Guyanese and five North Koreans. Among them were members of Cuba's national fencing team, young athletes returning from a competition in Venezuela where they had won gold medals. They were young men and women with bright futures and medals still fresh from victory. | The attack remains one of the most notorious acts of political violence in the history of the Americas. Declassified U.S. in…
(2026-10-07). Cuba rinde homenaje a sus víctimas a 50 años del crimen de Barbados. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este martes el homenaje a las víctimas del crimen de Barbados, al conmemorarse 50 años del atentado terrorista que costó la vida a 73 personas. | Ofrendas florales a nombre del líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro; del jefe de Estado, de familiares y del pueblo en general acompañaron el tributo a los fallecidos en el sabotaje al vuelo CU-455 de Cubana de Aviación, destruido por la explosión de dos bombas poco después de despegar de Barbados. | La habitual peregrinación hasta e…
(2026-10-07). Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least four Palestinians. aljazeera.com Israeli air strike kills Palestinian Civil Defence rescue volunteer in northern Gaza.
(2026-10-07). Houthi missile lands near Aden runway minutes before Cairo flight arrives; Civilians in crosshairs. hindustantimes.com Yemen's government says Houthi missiles and drones attacked Aden airport, forcing an incoming Cairo flight to divert to Jeddah after a missile landed near the runway. Separately, the Houthis claimed a successful Riyadh airport strike, while the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted the missile and tracked its launcher in Sanaa.
(2026-10-07). NATO'S secret weapon revealed: How 2 allies are doing everything possible to stop Putin's missiles. hindustantimes.com Sweden will deploy Patriot air defences and around 100 personnel to Poland's Rzeszów logistics hub, protecting supplies headed to Ukraine. Beginning in December, the mission replaces Dutch support and marks Sweden's first NATO Patriot deployment. Gripen fighters already contribute to Polish air defence; no Kaliningrad invasion plan has been established.
(2026-10-07). In just 5 days, China makes huge progress in building nuclear supercarrier: Taiwan invasion soon. hindustantimes.com China is reportedly accelerating construction of its first nuclear-powered supercarrier, widely referred to as the Type 004, as Beijing continues its rapid naval expansion amid growing tensions over Taiwan. Recent reports claim three flight-deck sections were installed within just five days, highlighting the speed of the massive shipbuilding effort. If completed at the reported size of up to 339 metres and around 110,000 tons, the carrier could rival or surpass America's largest aircraft carriers in scale. The development is fueling debate over China's growing maritime power, its strategic ambitions in the Indo-P…
(2026-10-07). Japan flaunts first hypersonic missile: scared of becoming China's target after Taiwan? | Type 25. hindustantimes.com Japan has publicly showcased its Type 25 Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile, marking a significant step in the country's growing defense capabilities. The hypersonic glide weapon is designed to strengthen Japan's ability to protect remote islands against potential attacks and military landings. The system was recently demonstrated at Camp Fuji, offering a rare glimpse of its launcher and field deployment procedures. The development comes amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan and growing security concerns around Japan's southwestern territories, including the disputed Senkaku Islands. Japan's expanding…
(2026-10-07). France's nuclear arsenal gets deadlier: will Putin's Avangard and Kinzhal test Macron's M51.3. hindustantimes.com France has test-fired its upgraded M51.3 strategic ballistic missile for the first time from the nuclear-powered submarine Le Vigilant, with President Emmanuel Macron watching the launch. The missile carried no nuclear warhead, but the test underscores France's effort to modernise its nuclear deterrent as tensions with Russia remain high, with Macron declaring that France's strategic message is "loud and clear."
(2026-10-07). Broken test tube, dead Russian scientist, quarantines: The Siberia 'plague' rumours. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-07). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-07). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-07). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-07). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-07). Radha Krishna Brass Metal Wall Art : The Timeless Symbol of Divine Love and Devotion For M. indybay.org Radha Krishna brass metal wall art brings devotional beauty and traditional Indian artistry to interior spaces. | The Krishna wall sculpture is suitable for living rooms, pooja rooms, entrances and spiritual home decor.
(2026-10-07). Kalikambal Amman: The Story Behind the Revered Goddess. indybay.org Kalikambal Amman idol showcasing the powerful and revered form of Goddess Amman in traditional craftsmanship. | Available in brass and bronze, making it suitable for pooja rooms, temples and devotional spaces.
(2026-10-07). Vijaya Lakshmi: The Divine Connection Between Victory and Prosperity. indybay.org Vijaya Lakshmi idol representing prosperity, success and divine grace in traditional Hindu worship. | A beautiful Lakshmi goddess statue suitable for home pooja rooms, temples and spiritual spaces.
(2026-10-07). Siddhidatri Devi: The Goddess Associated with Spiritual Attainment. indybay.org Navaratri Siddhidatri Devi idol representing the ninth form of Goddess Durga and divine blessings. | A traditional Hindu goddess statue suitable for pooja rooms, home temples and devotional spaces.
(2026-10-07). AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & The Working Class. indybay.org
(2026-10-07). France Sees Largest Student Protest Since 1968. indybay.org Student strikes over education reforms and budget cuts continue to grow and gain momentum in France as the government seeks ways to eliminate "spill over" into the general discontent of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/8: Operation Northstar at Naval Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate | Corner of Sloat and 9th Avenue Monterey…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/8: Petaluma: Stop Sexual Violence Protest March to Demand Justice. indybay.org Walnut Park | 201 Fourth Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! UC Davis Rally to Demand Justice. indybay.org UC Davis – Memorial Union Quad | Centennial Walk | Davis, CA, 95616…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/29: Public Film Screening: "When ICE Melts" indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-10-07). French Students Continue Walkout after Impasse. indybay.org French high school and university students continued their walkout from classes again today after an impasse to their grievances was left unresolved on Friday prompting a national day of solidarity strike to take place Tuesday October 6…
(2026-10-07). Wednesday 10/21: Their Elections: What to Expect and How to Respond. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! Nationwide Protest Day – Demand Justice for Jane Doe & All Survivors. indybay.org Join an action near you: action.womensmarch.com/local…
(2026-10-07). Saturday 10/10: Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival. indybay.org Newark Library, Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560…
(2026-10-07). Tuesday 10/27: One City One Book: Cities as Ancestors. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/22: Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-07). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(2026-10-07). Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer. indybay.org PHOENIX, September 29, 2026 — A federal appeals court today denied a petition from conservation groups and Tribal advocates seeking reconsideration of a March decision that cleared the way for the transfer of Arizona's Oak Flat to the Resolution Copper mining company.
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-07). Saturday 10/10: No More Techno Fascists Buying Elections in San Francisco Speak-out. indybay.org 2026 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-07). Friday 10/9: San Francisco Book Launch. indybay.org Adobe Books (3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA)…
(2026-10-07). Tuesday 10/6: Care Vs. Criminalization- Rethinking Street Response to Homelessness. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares – 3036 24th Street…
(2026-10-07). Sunday 10/4: Campaign Kickoff & Rally Yes on 4, California Fair Elections Act. indybay.org San Francisco Campaign Kickoff & Rally for Prop 4 | Harvey Milk Center for the Arts | 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117…
(2026-10-07). The Race to an AI Apocalypse: How an Obsession with Autonomous Weapons Ignores Decades of Warnings. juancole.com
(2026-10-07). America's Archvillain: and his Arch of Triumph. juancole.com ( As "our" pr…
(2026-10-07). Why is life left-handed? 2026 Chemistry Nobel goes to Kagan and Soai for answering a 100-year-old puzzle | Explainer. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two chemists, Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan, have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They were honoured for work that helps explain a question scientists have arg | Why is life left-handed? 2026 Chemistry Nobel goes to Kagan and Soai for answering a 100-year-old puzzle | Explainer…
(2026-10-07). Punjabi-origin cop in Canada among 4 Vancouver officers honoured for saving two women from knife attacker. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Four Vancouver police officers, including Constable Opinder Kooner, who is of Punjabi origin, have been honoured for stopping an armed man who held two women hostage inside a convenience store in Canada. The man had also stabbed one of the women.The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) shared details of the case, which dates back nearly two years. The award was given after a detailed review of the crime scene and statements from the victims.What happened on December 4, 2024Constables Opinder Kooner, Riley Nelmes, Brian Rogger and Michael Wu were sent to a downtown restaurant that morning after a 911 c…
(2026-10-07). Israeli singer's Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai tribute to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar goes viral | Trending. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Israeli-American musician has found an unusual way to say thank you to an Indian pilot, and Internet loves it. Itay Benda learned Shah Rukh Khan's song Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai and s | Israeli singer's Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai tribute to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar goes viral | Trending…
(2026-10-07). A Horrendous Crime, a Spirited People and Injustice Trembles (Part VI and Final). radiohc.cu José Luis Méndez Méndez | Special for Resumen Latinoamericano | The crime of murdering seventy-three people by blowing up a civilian airliner in mid-flight remains unpunished regarding the masterminds; both Orlando Bosch àÅvila and Luis Posada Carriles were protected in the United States until their deaths. Other individuals involved were never brought to trial. | This act was condemned even by those who actively despised the Revolution. One of them, Andrés Cuevas, said: "[…] I was an anti-Castro fighter […]; I was one of those who felt happy when I heard an embassy had been dynamited. But when the plan…
(2026-10-07). Germany's intelligence agencies drum up support for war against Russia. wsws.org The public hearing of the heads of Germany's intelligence agencies in the Bundestag on Monday was an undisguised propaganda event for preparations for a direct war against Russia and a massive expansion of the state apparatus of repression at home.
(2026-10-07). French youth protests grow, as government cancels high school classes. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of high school and university students, teachers and workers marched across France on Tuesday in a third national day of action of the high school movement, now in its third week.
(2026-10-07). ProPublica documents over 500 US citizens detained by immigration Gestapo in Trump's mass deportation operation. wsws.org The findings underscore that the attack on immigrants is an attack on the entire working class regardless of citizenship status.
(2026-10-07). UAW official, who issued death threat against Will Lehman, fired from position after months of rank-and-file demands. wsws.org Raymond L. Jensen Jr., an organizer in the UAW's Department of Bargaining Strategy, has been fired from his $202,000 a year position.
(2026-10-07). Trump approves execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by US Army firing squad. wsws.org Hasan's killing would be the first execution by the US military since April 13, 1961, when Army Pvt. John Bennett was hanged at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
(2026-10-07). At town hall, students, workers denounce University of Michigan—Los Alamos nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The IYSSE distributed a statement outlining a socialist strategy to oppose the militarization of AI and harness the revolutionary technology to meet social needs.
(2026-10-07). Western Australian Labor government mounts huge police operation to block protests outside weapons expo. wsws.org Nearly 2,000 police officers were reportedly mobilised to shield the display of high-tech weaponry at the three-day Land Forces event.
(2026-10-07). Pennsylvania USPS form rank-and-file committee: "We call for a struggle that unifies all postal workers" wsws.org
(2026-10-07). After failed execution last week, Christa Pike is conscious and talking, attorneys say. wsws.org "Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care," reported her attorneys. "Despite the severe damage she endured to her arms, she is still handcuffed and shackled to the bed."
(2026-10-07). France at centre of global bond market storm. wsws.org Since the start of the US war on Iran, the interest rate on long-term French bonds has risen more than any other G7 country.
(2026-10-07). Outpouring of support for Michigan nurse prosecuted for helping immigrant escape Border Patrol Gestapo. wsws.org A GoFundMe page has received hundreds of donations and raised over $31,000. Workers have expressed support for nurse Chloe Freeman with messages of solidarity.
(2026-10-07). Mussolini: Son of the Century—Benito Mussolini and the rise of Italian fascism. wsws.org Luca Marinelli's commanding performance anchors a series whose historical insights are diminished by an overriding fascination with the dictator's persona.
(2026-10-07). Mexican truckers call for national strike to free driver jailed after crash with federal agents. wsws.org Truckers across Mexico are demanding the release of a driver held without charges after a deadly crash with federal agents accused of running extortion checkpoints. The struggle follows the B-1 border blockade and joins a growing movement of drivers across North America.
(2026-10-07). German government plans to strip Syrian refugees of their protected status. wsws.org The German Interior Ministry plans to revoke the protected status of Syrian refugees on a large scale—even though the Islamisation of Syria is being driven forward and the humanitarian situation in the country as a whole is catastrophic.
(2026-10-07). Growing anger over death sentence for Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia. wsws.org Sivarasa Anojan, 27, has been sentenced to death over a Facebook post, in a brutal decision by Saudi Arabia's imperialist-backed monarchical regime.
(2026-10-07). The Financial Times and the nuclear gamble over Kaliningrad. wsws.org With staggering recklessness, the NATO governments are preparing an escalation of the war against Russia on the assumption that Moscow's nuclear warnings over Kaliningrad can be ignored.
(2026-10-07). How to Prepare for a Blackout. wattsupwiththat.com A power cut lasting an hour or two is an inconvenience, but a blackout lasting a week or more in the middle of winter would be something quite different. Engineers have suggested that restoring the grid after a nationwide outage could take as long as two weeks, so what should people do if such a disaster were to strike?
(2026-10-07). People's Republic of Boulder Wants To Run Your Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Boulder is free to govern Boulder. The rest of us never voted to join the People's Republic.
(2026-10-07). Michael Parenti on Capitalist exploitation and imperialism. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-07). Court Support for Aaron in St Paul October 8, 2026! Stop ICE Attacks on the Disabled! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-07). Protest the Pedophile Protecter, Anti-Union War Criminal Tom Tiffany October 7, 2026 at UW Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
7 p.m. at 975 University Avenue, Madison (outside Grainger Hall) ; ⚪
(2026-10-07). Free Border Wall Resisters Kidnapped by Border Patrol! Phone Zap! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-07). Great Ride of Return Vol. 2 Milwaukee to Madison October 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-07). Milwaukee's Big Ride for Palestine October 11, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Milwaukee chapter of Milwaukee chapter of solidarity movement supporting
(2026-10-07). War Is Still A Racket and A Lie. worldbeyondwar.org By RootsAction Education Fund, October 6, 2026 | The October 2026 RootsAction Education Fund Book Club features David Swanson discussing his books, War Is Still A Racket and War Is Still A Lie. | David Swanson is RAEF campaign coordinator. He is an author, activist, journalist, and radio host. He is executive director of World BEYOND War. He blogs at DavidSwanson.org and WarIsACrime.org. He hosts "Talk World Radio." | Jeff Cohen is RAEF co-founder and policy director. He is a media critic, columnist, documentary filmmaker, and retired journalism professor who founded the media watch group FAIR in 1986. For yea…
(2026-10-07). Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powers. aljazeera.com There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.
(2026-10-07). Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out. aljazeera.com Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
(2026-10-07). Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom. aljazeera.com Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
(2026-10-07). South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games. aljazeera.com South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
(2026-10-07). Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing. aljazeera.com Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
(2026-10-07). Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown. aljazeera.com Goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.
(2026-10-07). Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for 'mirror image' work. aljazeera.com Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
(2026-10-07). Israeli soldier assaults Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com An Israeli soldier was filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman during a raid on a family home in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-10-07). Palestinian killed, 16 wounded in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-07). South Korea's military service exemption could be cut for athletes. aljazeera.com South Korea's military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash…
(2026-10-07). German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know. aljazeera.com Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
(2026-10-07). Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions. aljazeera.com Following Arsenal's first Premier League win in 22 years, the London club has extended Mikel Arteta's contract to 2030.
(2026-10-07). Miles away from Argentina, Messi's farewell hits home for his Indian fans. aljazeera.com Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.
(2026-10-07). Justina Shiroka Pula: Kosovo's new president, elected during a crisis. aljazeera.com An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
(2026-10-07). Doha Debates: Should We Trust the News? aljazeera.com Is today's news built to serve the truth?>
(2026-10-07). Girl pleads for world leaders to save her country from climate change. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-07). Senegal's AFCON appeal to be heard by CAS after title awarded to Morocco. aljazeera.com Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.
(2026-10-07). Christa Pike is awake after surviving execution: What happens now? aljazeera.com Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt, sparking legal and medical concerns.
(2026-10-07). Bulgaria ends search for missing crew after drone strike sinks cargo ship. aljazeera.com Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
(2026-10-07). Democracy Now! 2026-10-07 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, October 7, 2026…
(2026-10-07). Russia in 2026 is the only country in the world with total aeronautical sovereignty. international-reporters.com If one strictly applies the specifications of a civil or military aircraft produced end-to-end without any third-party technological veto, Russia, since August 6, 2026, is indeed the only country in the world to have completed this total self-sufficiency. This statement is neither rhetoric nor…
(2026-10-07). Millennia-old Taihang Pass. ecns.cn The Taihang Pass is one of the Eight Passes of the Taihang Mountains. It reached north to the heartland of Zezhou and south to the Central Plains, serving as a vital strategic thoroughfare for the ancient Central Plains dynasties entering and exiting the Taihang region.
(2026-10-07). Xi and other Party and state leaders attend ceremony to present flower baskets to national heroes on Martyrs' Day in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-07). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-07). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-07). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-07). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-07). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-07). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-07). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-07). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-07). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-07). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-07). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-07). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-07). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-07). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-07). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-07). Russia kills 11 in one of its biggest strikes on Ukraine, claims Zelenskiy. geo.tv
(2026-10-07). US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case. geo.tv
(2026-10-07). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…
(2026-10-07). El Salvador: Mass Trials a Mockery of Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman holds a sign reading "We demand due process for the innocent. No to injustice" during a protest against the state of emergency imposed by the government since March 2022, in San Salvador, El Salvador, on March 24, 2026. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-07). Thursday 10/8: San Carlos: Stop Sexual Violence – I Stand with Her Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino & San Carlos Avenue | San Carlos, CA, 94070…
(2026-10-07). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.
(2026-10-06). What forbidden warning about Tehran did Netanyahu deliver… that no one can ignore. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's leadership is at its weakest point and remains committed to preventing Tehran from threatening Israel's existence. He described what he called a three-part Iranian strategy involving regional proxies, ballistic missiles and the nuclear programme, while claiming Israeli forces have targeted Iran's missile stockpiles and nuclear infrastructure.
(2026-10-06). 'Palestine and Marxism' book is short on Marxism. peoplesworld.org 
This book is worth a look, and a good place to start, but it's also in danger of being done for deceptive packaging. Joseph Daher traces the history of Palestine within a context of Zionism and Middle East politics. Despite the book's title, Daher contributes little to Marxist theory. His class analysis is brief, providing …
(2026-10-06). Zohran Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" : A capitulation to Zionism and the capitalist oligarchy. wsws.org Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" embraces the narrative used to slander opponents of the Gaza genocide as antisemites.
(2026-10-06). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-06). The Gaza genocide permanently diminished the power of pro-Israel propaganda. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7 and the Gaza genocide, U.S. opinions on Israel and Palestine have drastically shifted. The power of Zionist propaganda has been permanently weakened, and the U.S.-Israel relationship is in a more precarious position than ever before.
(2026-10-06). After three years of genocide, Gaza's olive harvest is going extinct. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has bulldozed over 1.6 million olive trees in Gaza since the beginning of the genocide in 2023, threatening the livelihood and heritage of olive farming communities, and the survival of a centuries-old Palestinian cultural tradition.
(2026-10-06). Palestine solidarity protesters in NZ to kick off 'global action' day marking 1100 days of genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pro-Palestinian protesters in Aotearoa New Zealand will be the first to kick off a Global Day of Action next Saturday marking 1100 days of Israeli genocide with a rally and march in the heart of the country's largest city. Many other protests will be carried out across the country in a wave…
(2026-10-06). A Horrendous Crime, a Resolute People, and Injustice Trembles (V). radiohc.cu By José Luis Méndez Méndez* / Special contribution for *Resumen Latinoamericano* | Cuban authorities were pioneers in ensuring the safety of air traffic in the Caribbean region and Latin America, spearheading the signing of agreements to protect the free movement of civil aircraft. At a time when cooperation and collaboration to combat piracy and terrorism were novel concepts in the area, Cuba took the initiative to secure firm, lasting agreements aimed at halting international criminal activity in the region. | This responsible move by Cuba was acknowledged by the CIA in one of its periodic reports, which noted…
(2026-10-06). Undermining Cuba for Trump Part of Five Eyes Game. orinocotribune.com Participation in the Five Eyes requires Canada to spy on Cuba for the US, according to John Bolton. With an annexationist Trump ratcheting up its bid to overthrow that country's government, it may be time to reevaluate involvement in a Washington-dominated intelligence-sharing alliance. In Saturday's Globe and Mail, John Bolton told Robert Fife he was …
(2026-10-06). Rusia dona ambulancias a Cuba para fortalecer la atención materno-infantil. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno de San Petersburgo de la Federación de Rusia, donó a Cuba tres ambulancias y un automóvil Lada Iskra, entregados oficialmente durante una ceremonia realizada en el Hospital Docente Ginecobstétrico Ramón González Coro, en La Habana. | De acuerdo con información difundida por la Embajada de Rusia en la Isla, los vehículos serán destinados a instituciones de salud de La Habana, Matanzas y Santiago de Cuba, con prioridad para el programa de atención materno-infantil. | En el acto, Yagen Pomares Pérez, directora general de Salud de La Habana destacó el valor de la contribución del Gobierno de San Petersbur…
(2026-10-06). La injusticia que pesa como una eterna deuda. radiohc.cu 
Hay dolores que no se disipan; se vuelven eternos y acompañan a quienes los sufren hasta el último aliento. José María Uranga lo sabía. Cuando le preguntaron por su hija Nancy Uranga Romagoza —la floretista cubana que regresaba triunfante de Caracas—, apenas atinó a decir con la voz quebrada: ´Hoy, igual que el primer día, siempre la estoy recordando. Yo, la mujer… øPero qué vamos a hacer? Veintitantos o treinta años poniéndole flores… ª. Luego se reclinó con lentitud sobre el espaldar, como buscando amparo en el hueco mismo del dolor. Porque hay vacíos que no terminan nunca, y h…
(2026-10-06). Rescatan a 11 personas tras el desbordamiento del río Cayo Guan en Moa. cubadebate.cu Anoche, en Moa, el río Cayo Guan se desbordó con gran fuerza y atrapó a once personas, entre ellas dos menores de edad. La emergencia nos recordó lo frágiles que podemos ser. Pero la respuesta fue inmediata. Los Bomberos de Moa acudieron sin dudar y se entregaron por completo.
(2026-10-06). Cuba y EEUU mantienen "canales de comunicación" , pero no hay negociaciones. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Estados Unidos han mantenido "canales de comunicación", pero no hay una negociación formal, dijo a Reuters la máxima representante diplomática de La Habana en Washington, mientras el Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump prosigue con su campaña de presión contra la isla.
(2026-10-06). øQué cambia con las importaciones comerciales por vía no comercial en Cuba?: Aranceles y formas de pago. cubadebate.cu La autorización a las personas naturales para importar mercancías con carácter comercial por la vía no comercial tendrá un impacto directo en el abastecimiento de los comercios del país, afirmó hoy la viceministra de Comercio Interior, Inalvis Smith Luben, en la Mesa Redonda.
(2026-10-06). Foro ´Left Coast ª de Los àÅngeles: Nuevo apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Por: Mark Friedman | Cientos de personas pertenecientes a más de 30 organizaciones participaron en el foro anual ´Left Coast Forum ª, celebrado en la Universidad Estatal de California en Los àÅngeles (Cal State LA) del 2 al 4 de octubre. | En la cita se realizaron decenas de talleres sobre temas como Palestina, la lucha contra las redadas del ICE y la defensa de los inmigrantes, la lucha por la vivienda para las personas sin hogar, la atención médica universal y la crisis económica y política del capitalismo. | Uno de los espacios del encuentro centró el debate en poner fin al bloqueo estadounide…
(2026-10-06). Descargue en PDF el libro: "La injusticia tiembla" cubadebate.cu La injusticia tiembla reúne el histórico discurso pronunciado por Fidel Castro Ruz el 15 de octubre de 1976 durante las honras fúnebres de las víctimas del atentado contra un avión de Cubana de Aviación frente a Barbados. En sus páginas, el líder cubano reconstruye los hechos del sabotaje, rinde homenaje a las 73 personas fallecidas y expone su interpretación política de los acontecimientos, denunciando el terrorismo contra Cuba.
(2026-10-06). Barbados: Memoria que arde y resiste. cubadebate.cu Era 6 de octubre de 1976 y un avión de Cubana de Aviación despegó de Barbados para quedar, minutos después, partido en dos por la explosión de dos bombas C-4. No hubo sobrevivientes. Barbados es la cara más visible, la más evidente, de una política de terrorismo de Estado que ha probado casi todas sus armas contra Cuba, por el grave delito de no saber ser sumiso ante el Imperio: invasión, sabotaje, bandidismo, magnicidio, guerra sucia, terrorismo.
(2026-10-06). Así funciona el ecosistema digital de Flavio Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu La primera vuelta electoral dejó a Flávio Bolsonaro delante por menos de dos puntos. Detrás del resultado aparece una estrategia que combina cercanía personal, ataque al adversario, redes de colaboración, antecedentes de operaciones inauténticas, conexiones internacionales y, el mismo día de la votación, una mentira amplificada de forma masiva.
(2026-10-06). Levantamiento de Pesas: Cuarto lugar y cupo a Lima 2027 para Oñate. cubadebate.cu Otto Félix Oñate consiguió este domingo un meritorio cuarto lugar en el Campeonato Panamericano de Mayores de Levantamiento de Pesas, clasificatorio a los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2027, que se disputa en la ciudad mexicana de Tepic. El guantanamero, ahora en la división de los 65 (Kg), levantó 118 kilos en arranque y 151 en envión para un biatlón de 269 (Kg).
(2026-10-06). Unlike Sheeran, Zach Bryan read the room and wore the right shirt. responsiblestatecraft.org Just three weeks after American hip-hop artist Macklemore was
(2026-10-06). 'Even Nazi Psychologists Acknowledged Jewish Intelligence': The Posts of the Academic Who Targeted Jason Arday. bylinetimes.com A Byline Times review of Dr Nathan Cofnas' social media output has found that he posted comments about "Jewish IQ", racial purity and miscegenation that appear to be racist and antisemitic, and shared an essay arguing that the "emptying" of Gaza should be seen as "a realistic option". | Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium, published a
(2026-10-06). Venezuela Joins US, Israel in Durban Commemoration Boycott. orinocotribune.com Caracas, October 1, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) — Venezuela joined the United States, Israel, and allies in shunning a high-level UN meeting commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration. The event took place on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York to celebrate the landmark anti-colonial and anti-racist declaration and programme of action adopted at …
(2026-10-06). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Popular Consultations Will Be Used to Impose Mayors' or Governors' Projects Upon Citizens. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference, highlighted the progress made with the communal councils in the country. Cabello reaffirmed that the Popular Consultations do not aim to impose projects of mayors and governorships upon citizens. "When the first communal councils …
(2026-10-06). Venezuela's National Assembly Launches Special Commission to Partially Reform Law Against Hate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, from the Hall of Shields of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), the Special Commission for the partial reform of the Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence, and for Tolerance was inaugurated. It is chaired by the National Assembly's vice president, Deputy Pedro Infante. In remarks broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión, the United …
(2026-10-06). Araghchi's chilling message: Mojtaba ready for something far worse? Iran FM just dropped a dark hint. hindustantimes.com Iran and the United States remain locked in a tense diplomatic standoff after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Washington's account that Iranian diplomats were expelled following the UN General Assembly. Araghchi said the delegation left according to its previously announced schedule, while the United States has presented a different account involving two Iranian delegation members. Tehran has also warned that any renewed military confrontation would trigger a stronger response, while insisting that diplomacy remains possible. The dispute comes amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, w…
(2026-10-06). Attacks on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Escalate. news.antiwar.com While oil exports from the Middle East have reportedly exceeded pre-war levels, attacks on tankers in or near the Strait of Hormuz have also risen over the past week, with at least 11 coming under attack since last Monday, according to a count from The New York Times. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, …
(2026-10-06). Foreign banks doing business with Iran face US sanctions without warning. geo.tv A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, the Iranian flag and the word "Sanctions" in this illustration, created on April 17, 2025.— Reuters Treasury warns of action against banks aiding Iran's financial access.Banks could face restrictions…
(2026-10-06). As Russia deals with pneumonic plague, another virus plagues US? Worst outbreak in 35 years. hindustantimes.com New York has declared a measles disaster emergency as infections rise in under-vaccinated communities. Pennsylvania has reported 1,004 cases, 198 hospitalisations and five measles-associated deaths. With U.S. cases reaching 3,887, authorities are expanding vaccination access and testing amid renewed concern over the country's most severe measles resurgence in decades nationwide.
(2026-10-06). Diego Garcia strike just a teaser? Iran's longer-range missiles now put Europe within IRGC's reach. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly begun producing missiles with ranges beyond the 2,000-kilometre limit previously associated with its missile programme, according to reports citing Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia. Akraminia said the decision followed lessons from the latest war and Iran's assessment that U.S. forces and military assets were being positioned farther from the country's coast. Iran already possesses missiles with reported ranges of around 2,000—3,000 kilometres, while further range expansion could potentially bring more distant U.S. military sites and parts of Europe within reach. Reports have al…
(2026-10-06). Is Russia quietly preparing for the moment NATO crosses the line in Afghanistan? Lavrov says… hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan or neighbouring states would be "categorically unacceptable," arguing that a renewed Western military presence could fuel instability and conflict. Speaking at the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, Lavrov also praised the Taliban's control of the country and criticised the legacy of the U.S.-led NATO intervention.
(2026-10-06). A country with almost no army just declared it will strike deep into Russia? What could go wrong?>>>. hindustantimes.com Estonia is reorganising its forces, increasing defence spending and expanding long-range strike capabilities, including U.S. HIMARS and South Korean Chunmoo systems. Tallinn says the changes are aimed at strengthening deterrence, while Estonian officials do not expect a full-scale war with Russia in the immediate future.
(2026-10-06). Trump's nightmare begins: Rubio warns Russian lab plague 'could quickly spread', what went wrong. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is closely monitoring the death of a laboratory worker at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia. The 28-year-old worker reportedly died of pneumonia, while quarantine measures were imposed amid concerns over a possible infection inside the plague research facility, raising questions about what happened at the high-security institute.
(2026-10-06). Did Russia make Europe panic without firing a missile? EU terrified after Siberian plague incident. hindustantimes.com The European Union says it is closely monitoring reports of a laboratory worker's death at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, after Russian authorities quarantined a hospital and placed contacts under medical observation. While unconfirmed reports raised fears of pneumonic plague, Russia says testing found no link to the pathogens handled at the facility, with the EU assessing the infection risk to Europe as very low.
(2026-10-06). Houthis' scariest message: Is Saudi airspace about to become the new graveyard for commercial jets. hindustantimes.com The Houthis have warned airlines flying through Saudi Arabia's airspace, with a Houthi-affiliated maritime body declaring the airspace unsafe amid escalating tensions with Riyadh. The warning, linked by the Iran-backed group to alleged Saudi "aggression," comes as Saudi-backed forces launch a major offensive, raising fresh fears that the Houthi-Saudi confrontation could expand into the skies.
(2026-10-06). Malaysia: Press Myanmar Junta Leader to End Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Myanmar nationals to be repatriated from Malaysia sit inside a bus, at Lumut, Malaysia, September 29, 2026. | © 2026 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | (Bangkok) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should press Myanmar's junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, to end human rights abuses during his visit to Kuala Lumpur on October 7, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.The Malaysian government should also halt plans to forcibly return ethnic Rohingya and other people from Myanmar, where they face persecution and other rights violations. Malaysian authorities deported about 1,500 Myanmar na…
(2026-10-06). Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared 'Disappeared'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Khieo Lapchanh. | © 2026 Khieo Lapchanh/Facebook | Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Lao activist Khieo Lapchanh, an asylum seeker in Thailand, vanished in Samut Sakhon province following his shift at the restaurant where he worked.Khieo's disappearance in the early hours of September 15 came one day before his first interview with the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) in Bangkok. Thai authorities have yet to provide any information regarding his whereabouts.Khieo had been posting videos critical of the Lao government to his Facebook page, Khiew Channel, which had about 158,000 foll…
(2026-10-06). Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cars pass through a darkened street during a nighttime power outage in Ariana, Tunisia, July 14, 2026. | © 2026 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (Beirut) — Tunisian authorities failed to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and water during two months of extreme summer heat, undermining the right to health and endangering lives, Human Rights Watch said today. President Kais Saied blamed the shortages on sabotage, yet authorities failed to provide transparent information and instead cracked down on protesters. Rolling power outages left hospitals and water pumpin…
(2026-10-06). No, Mr. Trump, Iran can't "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2026-10-06). Will Congress Finally Rein in Trump's Mideast Wars after Midterms? juancole.com
(2026-10-06). The Taliban Wants US Recognition. What Do Afghans Want? juancole.com By Saeedullah Safi | — | Republished from Five years after the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban returned to power, the group is now asking for something that once seemed almost unthinkable: the diplomatic and economic return of the United States. | In August, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
(2026-10-06). Your Tap Water Could Have A 67 Percent Markup. levernews.com 
Data from the 500 largest neighborhood water systems in the U.S. reveals that, in the last decade, the cost of household drinking water increased faster than inflation, grocery prices, and median income — thanks, in part, to for-profit water systems. A brand-new Households that rely on for-profit busine…
(2026-10-06). The GOP Has A Texas Problem. levernews.com 
(2026-10-06). Two Obama-Era Democrats Say There's No Going Back. levernews.com Josh Shapiro and Michael Bennet both rose to prominence during the Obama era and have long been considered part of the Democratic Party's moderate wing. So what does it say that neither thinks Democrats can simply return to the pre-Trump status quo?In this nine-minute video excerpt, Bennet calls the Democratic establishment a "failed enterprise," argues the party needs to rethink its economic agenda, and says shutting DSA and the party's insurgent left out of a new Democratic coalition would be a "huge mistake."WATCH — Bennet: "The Establishment Democratic Party Is A Failed Enterprise" |
(2026-10-06). Trump giving seniors $90 checks to help with Medicare costs ahead of midterms. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-10-06). Communists work to save 'Millionaire Tax' in Evergreen State. peoplesworld.org 
ROSLYN, Wash.—Communist Party USA members gathered here from every corner of the Evergreen State on October 3 and 4 and vowed to turn out votes in the midterm elections to defeat I-645, a right-wing ballot measure to repeal the "Millionaire Tax." Members of the Spokane Club and Seattle's Irene Hull Club spoke of their coalition …
(2026-10-06). Chicago Mayor Johnson's campaign against corporate crooks should be copied nationwide. peoplesworld.org 
Now here's an idea that should really get the attention of the nation's cavalcade of corporate crooks: If your company breaks federal, state, or local wage and hour laws—or anti-discrimination laws—or finances the politicians who wink-wink-nod-nod at repression of citizens and workers by an overbearing government, then you should hit 'em in the wallet, hard. …
(2026-10-06). 'Trust is the core currency': Amritsar's Anmol Sher Singh Bedi delivers India's message at UNGA. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Anmol Sher Singh Bedi, an Indian Foreign Service officer from Amritsar, has put forward India's views at the United Nations, saying the world body must win back people's trust and that the process should start with the Security Council.Bedi works at India's Permanent Mission to the UN. He spoke on India's behalf during a First Committee debate on working methods at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.Sharing details on X after the debate, he said he had delivered India's statement. He pointed out that "trust is the core currency of the multilateral system" and said that bringing it back mus…
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(2026-10-06). Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 goes to Belgian-American scientist Francis Halzen for catching 'ghost particles' from deep Space. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Francis Halzen, a Belgian-American particle physicist, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday. | The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honoured him for his key role in the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and for the detection of very high-energy neutrinos that reach Earth from space.Neutrinos are tiny particles that pass through almost everything, which is why they are often called "ghost particles". IceCube, built deep in the Antarctic ice, helps scientists spot them and trace where in the universe they come from.The Academy said…
(2026-10-06). Planning to move to Canada? IRCC warns of AI scams that look like real government messages. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Canada's immigration department has issued a warning to newcomers and people applying for visas or other immigration services, saying fraudsters are using more advanced methods to trick applicants.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said scammers are now using artificial intelligence to create fake videos, voices and other material that can look like genuine government communication.The warning comes after complaints from some people in Punjab who were allegedly targeted by fraudsters claiming to be immigration officials. In some cases, the scammers reportedly offered guaranteed job…
(2026-10-06). The Most Threatened Election in Brazil's History. radiohc.cu By Stella Calloni | With 100 percent of the votes counted, Lula trails Bolsonaro by 1.87 percent in what has been the most threatened election in Brazil's history. | Of the nine countries bordering Brazil, seven are under governments imposed by the United States and Israel. Troops from the Southern Command are already present in all of them. | There has been a deluge of articles and analyses — to the point of saturation. Yet, no one — absolutely no one — talks about the army of evangelicals from those churches (numbering in the millions in Brazil, though not all are strictly evangelical). Their…
(2026-10-06). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 6, 2026. twz.com 
Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush
(2026-10-06). Glaring Holes In UK Air Defense Take Center Stage In New "Britannia Shield" Proposal. twz.com 
The United Kingdom could be heading toward its most significant expansion of ground-based air defense in generations, under a plan announced by the Conservative Party. For now, however, with the Conservatives in opposition, the proposed £10 billion (about $13.3 billion) "Britannia Shield" exists only as a policy commitment rather than an approved government program. At the same time, it highlights the seriousness of U.K. military deficiencies in this area, as the threat from the air continues to grow. | pic.twitter.com/Z4EblxrGn7— Conservatives (@Conservatives) (2026-10-06). Anduril Dives Into Submarine Construction With New Baltimore Plant. twz.com 
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(2026-10-06). First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown. twz.com 
(2026-10-06). Manchester City financial scandal rocks Burnham government. wsws.org The scandal has laid bare the reality of the "Manchesterism", as Burnham's ethos is revealed as nothing more than slavish fawning after big business.
(2026-10-06). Ineos mothballs Hull chemical plants threatening thousands of jobs across UK's Humber region. wsws.org Hull workers must take the defence of their jobs out of the hands of the GMB and local politicians and establish an independent rank-and-file committee to organise a fight for the reopening of the plants.
(2026-10-06). 12 years since disappearance of Ayotzinapa students: The cover-up continues. wsws.org A "new report" presented by the Sheinbaum administration on September 28 does little to advance the prosecution of those responsible and continues the cover-up of the military's role.
(2026-10-06). French students speak out against war, repression of high school protests. wsws.org A growing radicalization is developing among young people, disillusioned with the bureaucracies and organizations that have long channeled social struggles, and who are increasingly seeking a revolutionary path.
(2026-10-06). SEP (Australia) holds 8th National Congress. wsws.org The congress adopted five resolutions that outline a socialist and internationalist perspective on the key issues facing the working class.
(2026-10-06). 5 miners killed in Soma, site of Türkiye's 2014 mining disaster. wsws.org Five miners were killed and two others were rescued injured on 1 October when a roof collapsed in an underground coal mine in Soma, western Türkiye.
(2026-10-06). Striking Bradford White workers seek to break the isolation imposed by the UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org The 1,200 workers continue to resist company demands for concessions while pressing for substantial improvements.
(2026-10-06). The US Reassess Its Approach to Thailand. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The United States has traditionally approached its relationships with Thailand from a position of democracy and human rights obligations. Having Thailand as the oldest US ally in Asia for decades, the US has considered Thailand strategically valuable. However, geopolitics changes rapidly today, and the way the US approaches Thailand needs reconsideration. …
(2026-10-06). Is a war between Europe and Russia possible? unitedworldint.com UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was a live guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal to discuss the rising tensions between Europe and Russia and the reasons behind them. We are sharing the program with our readers. — "Russian threat" as a disguise for aggression "Russian threat" is increasingly becoming a subject …
(2026-10-06). Brazil and the acceleration of redeployment. unitedworldint.com By Fernando Esteche* I Flávio Bolsonaro finished first. With all precincts tallied, he garnered 56.1 million votes, 47.03 percent of the valid ballots, while Lula da Silva received 53.9 million, or 45.16 percent. This represents a difference of 2.2 million votes in a country of 158 million registered voters. Polls, as in previous elections, had …
(2026-10-06). Cracks in the Old Order: The World Is Searching for a New Balance. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Changes in international politics do not always begin with major agreements or historic declarations by world leaders. Sometimes a single statement is enough to challenge the assumptions behind a policy that had previously seemed unquestionable. Recent statements from Lithuania and Kazakhstan, in my view, are signs of such a period. …
(2026-10-06). Beijing's Useful Idiots: Germany, California and the Green Road to Chinese Supremacy. wattsupwiththat.com The world's third- and fourth-largest economies have become a climate vanguard. Berlin has pledged, for the first time, to end fossil fuel use by 2045. It is not clear whether this is on a 'Net Zero' basis or if it actually means no fossil fuel use at all. Mr Newsom says California has run on 100% clean electricity on nine days out of 10 this year. What the Nation never asks is whom this performance serves.
(2026-10-06). India Rejects UN Climate Politics in Favor of Industrialization. wattsupwiththat.com By Vijay Jayaraj India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, used the U.N. General Assembly gathering to say something that climate scaremongers like Al Gore and John Kerry have spent…
(2026-10-06). CFACT joins allies in urging Supreme Court to hear challenge to EPA's fine particle rule. wattsupwiththat.com The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) has joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the Energy & Environment Legal Institute, the Heartland Institute, and Heartland Impact in an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review EPA's 2024 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standard.
(2026-10-06). 'Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future' (trade group under fire). wattsupwiththat.com Bill McKibben is desperate. Instead of accepting reality, he continues his magical thinking of wind and solar dominance. But as James Hansen, the father of the alarm, stated:…
(2026-10-06). On The Criteria For Falsifying A Scientific Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com If the ACE data reflected in this chart are the criteria on which the "more and more severe storms" theory can be falsified, then I can't see how that hypothesis survives.
(2026-10-06). Heartland Institute Experts Comment on Big Climate Case at Supreme Court Today. wattsupwiththat.com From The Heartland Institute The Supreme Court should take its constitutional responsibility seriously by banning Boulder's climate lawsuit in a way that applies to other cities' lawsuits" SCHAUMBURG, IL (October…
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). What should Philly's streeteries look like? The city wants your input. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In an effort to expand outdoor dining in Philadelphia, the city is seeking public input on potential A streetery is an outdoor dining space built in the parking lane of certain city streets. The two designs are meant to make it easier f…
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). WPSU names Fred Vigeant as general manager under WHYY ownership. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY has named longtime public media executive Fred Vigeant general manager of WPSU, placing the State College-based broadcaster under new leadership less than a week after Vigeant will begin Oct. 26 and oversee the station's television, radio and digital services, WHYY announced Tuesday. He joins from WITF in Harrisburg, where he has served as…
(2026-10-06). 5 key takeaways about immigrants and the Greater Philadelphia economy, per report. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Immigrants have an outsized economic impact throughout Greater Philadelphia, according to a "Building Collective Prosperity" is the
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Philadelphia Gas Works CEO got free trips to Phillies spring training, but didn't disclose required details on state ethics form. whyy.org Each spring, the CEO of the city-owned Philadelphia Gas Works jetted down to The Phillies paid for the four-day trips taken by PGW CEO Seth Shapiro from 2022 to 2025, according to public filings. He estimated the value in 2025 alone was $2,500, after he was told to amend his filing by state officials to include the value of the hospitality gifts. That amended filing also listed a trip valued at $4,200 and paid for by the…
(2026-10-06). The state of capital punishment in the US. whyy.org Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What's behind the rise?
(2026-10-06). WHYY Names Fred Vigeant General Manager of WPSU. whyy.org Public media veteran will lead an experienced local team as WPSU begins its next chapter under WHYY's stewardship.
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership. whyy.org 
(2026-10-06). An ambitious financial experiment tried to support struggling rural hospitals in Pa. for years. Did it work? whyy.org 
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(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here's what they mean for affordable housing. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Two Delaware bills signed into law this summer will play a critical role in future development throughout the state, to the dismay of some local leaders. | House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 are meant to address the state's infrastructure gaps and affordable housing shortage from rapid growth, mainly through having local governments change their zoning code. | John Kane, director of policy and federal affairs for the governor's office, said at a joint workshop between Sussex…
(2026-10-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-06). Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A cluster of enthusiasts squeezed onto a patch of grass sandwiched between a parking lot and the shore of Or at least tried. | The light from Earth's only natural satellite cut through the scattered clouds with relative ease. But instead of shimmering on the backdrop of an ink-black…
(2026-10-06). EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site. whyy.org
(2026-10-06). Montgomery County launches voter services chatbot 'Mo'. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Have a Montgomery County election question? You can ask That's right, Mo. The black-and-white, clickable, robotic dog seated on the bottom-right corner of the Montgomery County voter services website. | Mo is an AI chatbot created to answer basic Just don't ask Mo w…
(2026-10-06). 6 Burning Questions We Have About the Phillies. whyy.org John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss what the Phils need to do this off-season.
(2026-10-06). Thousands Sign Petition in Solidarity with Flamingo Revolution. worldbeyondwar.org 
By RootsAction Education Fund and World BEYOND War, October 6, 2026 | Over 4,000 people have signed the following statement created by U.S. group RootsAction Education Fund and global organization World BEYOND War. | To The People of Albania | Your government, like most of our governments, is corrupt and secretive. Your government, like most of our governments, is giving away public land, spaces, and resources to the already overly wealthy — including the shameless daughter and son-in-law of U.S. President…
(2026-10-06). Trump Must Reimburse Treasury for Public Funds Wasted on Partisan Ads. commondreams.org Facing significant backlash to his recent TV ads, Trump recently declared he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for partisan advertisements. He has not indicated that he will reimburse the U.S. Treasury for public funds wasted so far.Public Citizen has filed
(2026-10-06). Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation. commondreams.org More than 200 conservation organizations sent a
(2026-10-06). Democracy Now! 2026-10-06 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 06, 2026; French High School Students Lead Mass Protests over School Funding, Inequality; Thousands Arrested; Ebola Death Toll in DRC Tops 4,000; Trump USAID Cuts Fuel Outbreak; "Incredible Moment for the Borderlands": Judge Blocks Border Wall Expansion in Big Bend & West Texas | Headlines for October 06, 2026; French High School Students Lead Mass Protests over School Funding, Inequality; Thousands Arrested; Ebola Death Toll in DRC Tops 4,000; Trump USAID Cuts Fuel Outbreak; "Incredible Moment for the Borderlands": Judge Blocks Border Wall Expansion in Big Bend & West…
(2026-10-06). Von der Leyen presents her plans for the EU. international-reporters.com During the traditional State of the Union address, EU President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU) opened with a Dickens quote. Over the following 60 minutes, she warned that the EU faced threats of unprecedented magnitude (1). She wants to solve these problems together — including beyond the borders of…
(2026-10-06). India opposition leaders briefly detained in election protest. geo.tv Indian National Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi takes part in a protest march by the opposition alliance India bloc in New Delhi on October 6, 2026. — AFPOther lawmakers also detained but were released soon.BJP says opposition deliberately attacking democracy. Opposition demands…
(2026-10-06). Explainer: How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided. geo.tv A bust of Alfred Nobel in the Nobel Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, October 5, 2026. — ReuterThe Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Here is a look at how the award works: Who is nominated?Some 287 candidates have been nominated, including 208 individuals and 79…
(2026-10-06). Trump approves firing squad for convicted US military base shooter. geo.tv Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 in a November 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood. — Reuters
(2026-10-06). Trump's 32% approval rating stays at record low as Democrats lead ahead of midterms. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File
(2026-10-06). 39 Years of Resistance: Islamic Jihad and the Palestinian Prisoners' Movement. samidoun.net 
6 October 2026 marks the 39th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, and of its armed wing, Saraya al-Quds. The date it commemorates in 1987 was not when those who formed this revolutionary resistance movement first came together, but rather that of the Battle of Shujai'yya, when Palestinian prisoners who …
(2026-10-06). War on Yemen exposes deepening Saudi-Israeli military coordination. mronline.org 
A ScheerPost analysis argues that Saudi Arabia and "Israel" are deepening covert military cooperation against the Yemeni Armed Forces through intelligence sharing, private contacts, and sectarian messaging.
(2026-10-06). U.S. liberal media literacy guide: "This isn't who we are" mronline.org The liberal news media treat U.S. violence and oppression as aberrations from the country's founding ideals rather than expressions of its fundamental character as a settler colony, empire, plantation, and concentration camp.
(2026-10-06). Amazon is deploying AI to spy on its workers and bust unions before they form. mronline.org 
Internal company documents obtained by a Canadian labor board show how Amazon is tracking workers' every move.
(2026-10-06). Confronting climate failure in a summer of steaming oceans and devastated villages. mronline.org 
Humanity is faced with the greatest failure in its long existence. What can we do about it?
(2026-10-06). Twelve years since disappearance of Ayotzinapa students: the cover-up continues. wsws.org A "new report" presented by the Sheinbaum administration on September 28 does little to advance the prosecution of those responsible and continues the cover-up of the military's role.
(2026-10-06). SEP (Australia) holds eighth national Congress. wsws.org The congress adopted five resolutions that outline a socialist and internationalist perspective on the key issues facing the working class.
(2026-10-06). Five miners killed in Soma, site of Türkiye's 2014 mining disaster. wsws.org Five miners were killed and two others were rescued injured on 1 October when a roof collapsed in an underground coal mine in Soma, western Türkiye.
(2026-10-06). Veteran Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage's Children of the Sun and Flowers of the Sky now screening on Australian television. wsws.org Vithanage's films are distinguished by their sensitivity to the social and class relations in Sri Lanka, past and present.
(2026-10-06). Sánchez calls snap elections to derail mass opposition as Spanish far right threatens power. wsws.org Yesterday, faced with mass protests nationwide to demand the right to housing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and general elections for November 29.
(2026-10-06). "They just throw us away" : Tyson workers speak out after Joslin, Illinois plant closure. wsws.org The plant was abruptly shut in August, leaving families who spent decades working at the slaughterhouse seeking food and clothing assistance.
(2026-10-06). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The number of "CIA Democrat" candidates for seats in the House of Representatives has doubled this year, compared to the past four elections.
(2026-10-06). Insurgent candidate for UAW president holds campaign meeting on eve of vote count. wsws.org With ballots about to be counted, Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president, outlined his program to mobilize autoworkers against job cuts, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Employees of Argentina's university system are calling for a 33.4 percent wage increase while lab technicians at blood testing company Dynacare are the latest target of anti-strike legislation by Canada's ruling class.
(2026-10-06). Vasily Grossman's reporting on the Nazi-Soviet war. wsws.org Although best-known for his major novels, Vasily Grossman's powerful social realism was rooted in his active involvement in the Red Army's struggle against Nazism. His war-time writings are now presented in the most complete English edition to date.
(2026-10-06). Who is responsible for the rise of Flávio Bolsonaro and the far right in Brazil? wsws.org Flávio Bolsonaro's first-place finish against Lula is a devastating verdict on the Workers Party and the pseudo-left, whose "Broad Front" with the bankers and the right has strengthened the fascist forces it claimed to fight.
(2026-10-06). California gubernatorial debate exposes 2 factions of the same ruling class. wsws.org Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton offer competing strategies for imposing the costs of California's social crisis on the working class.
(2026-10-06). Christa Pike remains intubated and unconscious as Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution. wsws.org Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital five days after the state of Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection on September 30. She remains hospitalized under guard as doctors try to clear the massive dose of pentobarbital from her system.
(2026-10-06). VW management, IG Metall union and works council escalate attacks on auto workers. wsws.org The VW management board has terminated 10 of 13 collective agreements at VW. The company's current all-out assault will go even further than the 2024 contract unless workforces take on the IG Metall and works council apparatus.
(2026-10-06). Flock surveillance camera use explodes across the United States. wsws.org Flock reports more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states, recording approximately 20 billion license plate scans per month. That amounts to an average of roughly 667 million scans per day, or 7,700 per second, feeding a vast searchable database of vehicle movements to police and federal agents.
(2026-10-06). Canadian pilot speaks out on deregulation and speed-up following the death of Montreal airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "Rank-and-file committees are probably the best way to outflank the unions, to be completely independent of all the vested interests," John said. "The fight against the current—we're not going to speed up, that's it. It's bad enough as it is. Pushing back—the shop floor is the place to do it."
(2026-10-06). Despite war US military is leaving a stronger Iraq behind. responsiblestatecraft.org On September 30, the U.S. completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq. Heralding this event, Iraq declared "Sovereignty Day," celebrating the end of U.S. occupation and return of full sovereignty to the people of Iraq. In practice, this withdrawal was little more than the departure of a few hundred soldiers that had
(2026-10-06). Divided Loyalties: The Western "Counter-Jihad" Agendas of the First World War. muslimskeptic.com Many of us have heard of the infamous "Arab Revolt": an event in which a number of tribes in the Arabian peninsula sided with the British against the late Ottoman Empire. This incident, inflicting a crippling blow on the Ottoman war effort, would contribute to the complete colonization of the Middle East over the following …
(2026-10-06). Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro Head to Runoff in Brazil. orinocotribune.com 
On October 25, Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro will face each other again in the second round of Brazil's elections, according to results published by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE). By Sunday night, with 99.99% of the vote counted, Bolsonaro (far-right Liberal Party) held 47.03% of the votes (56,104,049), …
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). 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.
(2026-10-06). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-06). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-06). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-06). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-06). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-06). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-06). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-06). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-06). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-06). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-06). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-06). Watch: Nth Time Netanyahu Speaks to Empty Benches at UNGA. ummid.com In an embarrassment occurring nth time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ICC arrest warrant for war crimes, addressed to empty benches at the UN General Assembly Thursday September 24, 2026.
(2026-10-06). UP NEET UG Round 2 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' today i.e. Friday September 25, 2026 Second Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Round 2 Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-06). Resign and Become Approver: Rahul Gandhi Advises CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing a Press Conference Thursday September 24, 2026 advised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign and become an approver.
(2026-10-06). IIT Bombay postpones Sept 26, 27 exams. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has postponed Mid-Semester Examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2026.
(2026-10-06). Acer unpacks industry's first convertible Googlebook. ummid.com Tech giant Acer has introduced Googlebook 14 – the computer industry's first convertible Googlebook.
(2026-10-06). Jamia Millia alumnus Osama Noor wins Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com Osama Noor, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of Law (Batch of 2023), has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government.
(2026-10-06). Row after report claims decisions taken without Poll Panel's knowledge. ummid.com A huge row has erupted after The Indian Express in its report claimed that a number of decisions in the last ten months were taken without the knowledge of the Election Commission, sometimes unconstitutionally.
(2026-10-06). Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman on why no one takes Putin's nuclear threats seriously any more. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-06). The youth crime panic: Real fear, wrong fix. independentaustralia.net 
While serious youth crime fuels genuine fear, evidence suggests harsher punishment is failing to address the small group of repeat offenders driving much of the harm.
(2026-10-06). Democracy fails when corruption becomes a system. independentaustralia.net 
Political corruption thrives not simply through individual wrongdoing, but through systems that reward secrecy, influence and unequal access to power.
(2026-10-06). Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans. bylinetimes.com 
Andy Burnham should use his National Commission on Electoral Reform to launch a conversation on making voting compulsory, experts have suggested. | The Prime Minister announced the plans — which are set to endorse a new voting system for Westminster elections — in his Labour conference speech in Liverpool last week. | Now backers of compulsory voting say it is an opportunity to end low turnout in Britain. In doing so, they say he could drastically close the gap between the power of the high-turnout wealthiest voters, and the poorest who stay at home in disproportionate numbers. | It would also, a n…
(2026-10-06). The Key Witness Against Richard Glossip Just Returned to Court. It Didn't Go Well. theintercept.com 
When the elevator doors opened, the reporters waiting in the hallway immediately crowded around the gaunt, orange-clad man who emerged, escorted by his public defender and a sheriff's deputy. The three men made their way toward the seventh-floor courtroom of Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie Mai, as reporters shouted questions. | "Why did you kill Barry Van Treese?" one asked. | Justin Sneed, 49, didn't answer, his handcuffs and waist chain clanging as he walked. With a short, graying goatee and long brown hair pulled back into a ponytail, Sneed maintained a hollow stare. Inside the courtroom, his l…
(2026-10-06). EU attempted coup in Georgia in 2025. infobrics.org The European objective is to destabilize the South Caucasus and open a new front against Moscow.
(2026-10-06). Baltic states weigh nuclear options as Moscow strengthens Kaliningrad's security. infobrics.org Kaliningrad has become one of Europe's most sensitive points.
(2026-10-06). BRICS 2026: The Global South and New Forms of Multilateralism. infobrics.org BRICS members sent a strong signal to the international community, particularly the United States, whose post-WWII policies, strategic objectives, and economic decisions have contributed significantly to shaping the existing global order, especially during…
(2026-10-06). A Cup of Coffee Brews a Story of BRICS Cooperation>. infobrics.org This year, coffee has emerged as a new channel for cooperation at the fair, a sign of deepening BRICS ties…
(2026-10-06). Ethiopia, Russia Put AI, Technology Cooperation on Track with BRICS Shared Dev't Agenda. infobrics.org Ethiopia and Russia are working to further strengthen their cooperation in technology, with research and development, human capital development and technology transfer among the areas receiving emphasis…
(2026-10-06). Weaponised domestic violence orders – state sanctioned parental alienation. onlineopinion.com.au A civil penalty can morph into a crime at the same time denying a parent access to their children on the basis of no evidence.
(2026-10-06). Perilous surrender: the Pentagon falls for artificial intelligence. onlineopinion.com.au Anthropic has been banned from supplying AI to the US government because of its guardrails. Should that make us comfortable?
(2026-10-06). Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A United Nations team visits with officials of Yemen's Supervisory Committee in Al Hudaydah province, Yemen, May 17, 2023. | © 2023 Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen have sent at least eight people involved in human rights and humanitarian work for criminal prosecution, on espionage-related charges punishable by death, since August 18, 2026, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. They include two United Nations employees, a UN consultant, and five people who worked with international and local civil society or…
(2026-10-06). French Communists unveil youth plan as student revolt rocks schools. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—With millions of students in the streets demanding a future for working-class youth, Fabien Roussel is proposing a pact to change the direction of French education. The national secretary of the Communist Party (PCF), whom party members have chosen as their candidate in next spring's presidential election, presented his plan for young people on Tuesday, …
(2026-10-06). Nuevas reglas para la contratación y operaciones de representaciones y sucursales extranjeras. radiohc.cu 
Un conjunto de normativas que transforman el régimen laboral y comercial de las representaciones extranjeras en el país, además de ampliar las facultades de las sucursales para realizar operaciones de importación y exportación, fueron publicadas en la Gaceta Oficial de la República, No. 82, en su edición ordinaria. | La disposición principal, el Decreto-Ley 137, De la contratación de trabajadores para realizar labores administrativas, técnicas o de servicios a las representaciones extranjeras, establece que las representaciones comerciales extranjeras podrán contratar directamente a sus trabajadores o seguir util…
(2026-10-06). This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake. aclu.org The ACLU could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools.
(2026-10-06). Super El Niño will exacerbate hunger crisis faced by hundreds of millions of children around the world. wsws.org The convergence of global warming, the exceptionally warm waters in the equatorial Pacific known as El Niño and the war against Iran has created a "perfect storm" of hunger, falling hardest on children and the poorest workers and farmers.