theguardian.com (2025-10-16). Trump says he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela as Maduro decries the move as 'coups d'etat'"The Trump administration's authorization of covert CIA action, conducting lethal strikes on boats and hinting at land operations in Venezuela slides the United States closer to outright conflict with no transparency, oversight or apparent guardrails," Shaheen said. "The American people deserve to know if the administration is leading the US into another conflict, putting servicemembers at risk or pursuing a regime-change operation."
(2025-10-16). Trump threatens to order Israel to return to bombing Gaza. radiohc.cu Donald Trump has threatened to order the Israeli regime to "return to Gaza's streets" in case of, what he called, Hamas' refusal to commit to a plan devised by the US president, which he says is aimed at ending Tel Aviv's war of genocide on the coastal sliver. | "Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word," he told CNN in a telephone interview on Wednesday. Trump added that "if it could," the regime would go and afflict as much damage on the coastal sliver as it was capable of. | The remarks sidestepped the regime's having already killed at least 67,938 Palestinians, mostly women and children,…
(2025-10-16). Malnourished kids in Gaza face lifelong "range of effects" aljazeera.com Kirk Prichard on the long-term effects of severe malnourishment on Palestinian children and mothers in Gaza.
(2025-10-16). Gaza's ailing children 'desperately waiting for help' despite ceasefire. aljazeera.com Continued Israeli restrictions still choking the flow of aid especially to the neediest patients in hospitals in Gaza.
(2025-10-16). Israel halves aid to Gaza as ceasefire fractures over return of remains. nationofchange.org UN officials say Israel will allow just 300 aid trucks per day into famine-stricken Gaza as fuel bans continue and rubble hampers recovery of hostages' bodies.
(2025-10-16). We were in slaughterhouse: Freed Palestinians tell of hunger, abuse in Israeli jails. radiohc.cu Palestinian prisoners released under the Gaza ceasefire agreement have provided harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, describing Israeli prisons as "slaughterhouses" where they endured torture, starvation, and psychological warfare. | As part of the first phase of the agreement to end the two-year Israeli-American genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, a total of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails, along with 1,718 Palestinians detained since October 7, 2023, were released on Monday. | The freed Palestinians said they were beaten and humiliated, describing the Israeli prisons they were…
(2025-10-16). VIDEO: Will the Gaza Peace Deal Last? ips-dc.org
(2025-10-16). Israel threatens to resume Gaza war if captives aren't returned. newarab.com 
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a The statement from Defence Minister Israel Katz's office came after Hamas handed over the remains of two more deceased captives, and said it would be unable to retrieve any more bodies from the ruins of Gaza without specialised equipment. | Since Monday, under a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump, the Palestinian armed…
(2025-10-16). "You Cannot fight the World:" The Hidden Meaning behind Trump's Warning to Israel. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — A single, candid statement by US President Donald Trump during a Fox News interview on 9 October may illuminate the true calculus behind Israel's decision for a ceasefire in Gaza, following a relentless, two-year genocidal campaign that has tragically killed and wounded nearly a quarter of a million Palestinians. …
(2025-10-16). Israel hands over Palestinian bodies showing signs of brutal torture. thecanary.co Israel has handed over 45 bodies of Palestinian hostages following their detention, and later death. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that its medical teams received the bodies from the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis. The ministry explained that the bodies bore clear signs of […] | By
(2025-10-16). Trump's Gaza peace plan… A wedding without a bride and groom. strategic-culture.su By Larry C.JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Donald Trump garnered some major political optics today as he signed his Gaza…
(2025-10-16). The Gaza peace deal's greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. gnnhd.tv 
After the euphoria and relief of Monday's prisoner exchange and ceasefire, Tuesday has brought some ominous portents for the future of the Gaza peace deal. For one thing, the shooting hasn't stopped entirely. Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone …
(2025-10-16). Australian police exaggerated "antisemitic" incidents amid crackdown on opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The police classified pro-Palestinian protests, and even Zionist attacks on opponents of the genocide, as "antisemitism," in a fraud that was perpetrated against the public.
(2025-10-16). LIVE: Israeli drone attack kills Gaza resident amid ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israel continues to restrict aid entering Gaza, says Hamas hasn't met its end of deal to release all bodies of captives.
(2025-10-16). Saturday 10/18: Virtual screening of the film "Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells Its Destruction of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G6YE……
(2025-10-16). Trump, El Sisi, Al Thani, Erdogan Sign Gaza Peace Plan: Full Declaration. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan Monday signed the Gaza Peace Plan 2025 at a glittering ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh.
(2025-10-16). They're at it again: UK Lawyers for Israel is now going after Netflix and the BBC. thecanary.co Genocide-denying Israel lobby group 'UK Lawyers for Israel' has been described by human rights group CAGE as a key UK "apartheid apologist" and caused widespread outrage recently when its chief executive criticised medical experts for not concluding that Israel's blockade of food into Gaza was helping reduce Palestinian obesity. The group is also notorious for […] | By
(2025-10-16). With the Gaza war over, Netanyahu and his loyalists are back to dismantling Israeli democracy. haaretz.com As Israel celebrates the hostages' return from Hamas captivity, Prime Minister Netanyahu's inner circle is using the moment to attack the courts, weaken the rule of law and tighten its grip on power…
(2025-10-16). The Israeli Scramble for Palestine's Energy Reserves (Pt. 1). juancole.com For 25 years, Israel's Gaza policies have been motivated not just by security concerns, but by efforts to exploit the Palestinians' energy reserves. With the smokescreen of the ceasefire, these behind-the-façade attempts are now rapidly escalating. New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As the Second Intifada was about to begin in September 2000, …
(2025-10-16). Without a viable governing alternative, peace plan may legitimize Hamas in Gaza. haaretz.com Trump's plan for Gaza leaves an opening for Hamas to become an unarmed political movement. Israel must prepare for the possibility that, just as Trump legitimized Al-Sharaa's terrorist militias in Syria and signed agreements with the Taliban in Afghanistan, he might well view Hamas, too, as a 'deserving' organization if it just agrees to disarm…
(2025-10-16). "Humanity hollowed out" : Gaza, two years on. icrc.org The below is a statement by Sarah Avrillaud, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza:…
(2025-10-16). As Gaza Starts To Rebuild, What Lessons Can Be Learned From Nagasaki In 1945? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) At first, there might not seem to be any immediate similarities between a devastated Nagasaki after the US atomic bombing in 1945 and Gaza today, aside from massive …
(2025-10-16). Who pays to rebuild Gaza after Israel's devastating war? aljazeera.com The United Nations estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild Gaza.
(2025-10-16). An agreement with lots of contradictions. unitedworldint.com Washington and Ankara seem to be on the same page in Gaza, but there are many differences in the details. Following the ceasefire in Gaza, all eyes are turning to the political process in the Strip. One of the key players is Turkey, one of the 4 countries that signed a declaration in Sharm el-Sheikh, …
(2025-10-16). Gaza ceasefire hanging by a thread. responsiblestatecraft.org The ceasefire agreement in Gaza is hanging by a thread as both Israel and Hamas face allegations of violating the terms of the deal, which went into force on Monday.Israel
(2025-10-16). What Gaza has been like since the ceasefire. gnnhd.tv 
Across Israel and the occupied territories, Israelis and Palestinians are expressing conflicted feelings of joy, despair, relief, and anxiety. The world has witnessed happy scenes of families reuniting, as the 20 remaining living hostages that Hamas took on O…
(2025-10-16). Trump's Gaza peace move raises questions over AUKUS priorities. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-16). The Gaza ceasefire Deal could be a 'Strangle Contract', with Israel holding all the Cards. juancole.com By Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne (The Conversation) — There are jubilant scenes in both Gaza and Israel after both sides in the war have agreed to another ceasefire. If all goes well, this will be only the third ceasefire to be implemented by Israel and Hamas, despite there being numerous other agreements to …
(2025-10-16). Terror from the Skies in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's and Benjamin Netanyahu's nomination of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, his hands already crimson with the blood of innocent Iraqis, to run post-war Gaza, brings to mind a distant era when London sent its politicians out to be viceroys in its global colonial domains. Consider Blair's proposed appointment, made (of course!) without consulting any Palestinians, a
(2025-10-16). Hamas is hunting down groups in Gaza that collaborated with the Israeli army, one by one. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas's wide-ranging security campaign to eliminate armed gangs that collaborated with the Israeli army during the war is escalating. "Our operations will root them all out, without exception," a Hamas security source tells Mondoweiss.
(2025-10-16). Erdogan asked Meloni to quit smoking. Her response. ummid.com One of the many behind the scene things noticed during Trump's Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el Sheikh on October 14, 2025 was Turkish President Erdogan's advice to Italy PM Giorgia Meloni to quit smoking.
(2025-10-16). Israel to reopen Rafah border crossing for people's movement. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel announced today that it will soon reveal the date for the opening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt for the movement of people.The army, however, said that humanitarian aid would not pass through the Rafah crossing."The date for the opening of the Rafah Crossing for the movement of people only will be announced at a later stage, once the Israeli side, together with the Egyptian side, completes the necessary preparations for the crossing's opening," according to a statement from COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry body that oversees civil affairs in the Palestinian territories.AFP repo…
(2025-10-16). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-16). Gaza to become a tax-free 'billionaire haven' according to Jared Kushner and Zionist billionaires. thecanary.co Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, along with Epstein-linked Palantir boss Peter Thiel and pro-Israel Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, plan to turn Gaza into a haven for billionaires. They plan to do so with a city of tax-free startups, with scattered server farms for cloud processing and artificial intelligence. That will supplement factories with cheap labour, […] | By
(2025-10-16). Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as "Transition" globalresearch.ca Gaza is an occupied territory. Its borders, airspace, imports, exports, and even calories are controlled by Israel and its Western backers. Gaza does not need another flag flown above its ruins; it needs the right to rebuild on its own …
(2025-10-16). Egypt and Israel prepare Rafah opening as UN calls for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
(2025-10-16). Hamas delay in returning hostage bodies not holding up talks on phase two of Gaza cease-fire, officials say. haaretz.com One foreign official said Israel is still committed to the agreement and had also been aware in advance that Hamas would have difficulty returning the bodies of deceased hostages within days, but expected Hamas to return more than nine bodies by Thursday…
(2025-10-16). Selected Articles: Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as "Transition" globalresearch.ca 
By Gaza is an occupied territory. Its borders, airspace, imports,…
(2025-10-16). War? What war? The one Israeli place that remained peaceful during Gaza offensive. haaretz.com Even arms smuggling doesn't disturb the calm and quiet of Kadesh Barnea, an isolated moshav on Israel's border with Egypt. Just three sirens in two years — the Israeli version of the end of the world…
(2025-10-16). Signs of Hope as Israel and Egypt Prepare to Reopen Rafah Crossing. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel's military aid agency COGAT said on Thursday that preparations are underway with Egypt to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people, though the date remains unannounced. The Rafah crossing Gaza's main gateway to Egypt has been closed for months, trapping civilians and complicating humanitarian access. It is a critical …
(2025-10-16). Palestinian hostages bodies reveal that Israel turns prisons into graveyards of torture. thecanary.co With the implementation of the third phase of the 'Flood of the Free' deal, a new group of prisoners from the Gaza Strip regained their freedom after many years of detention in Israeli occupation prisons. However, the freedom they had eagerly awaited did not come as they had hoped; most of them emerged with exhausted […] | By
(2025-10-16). Israel says preparations to open Rafah border crossing are underway. haaretz.com Israel had earlier warned it could keep Rafah shut and reduce aid into the Gaza Strip as Hamas was returning the bodies of dead hostages too slowly. Two sources told Reuters that the Rafah crossing was expected to open for the movement of people on Thursday…
(2025-10-16). Freedoms We Took For Granted In Britain. popularresistance.org In interviews and a comment article over the weekend, the U.K. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson made clear she plans to exploit the pause in the Gaza genocide to snuff out criticism of Israel's criminal actions — and, of course, her own government's collusion in that criminality. | Naturally, the British establishment media have been keen to amplify her message that there will be painful consequences both for individuals who continue protesting against Israeli atrocities and for institutions, such as universities, that mistakenly assume they have a duty to uphold centuries-old freedoms by tolerating s…
(2025-10-16). As solidarity with Palestine grows, thousands of film workers pledge to end complicity with genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Despite repression and retaliation, the Gaza genocide has pushed an unprecedented wave of artists across the entertainment industry to back the cultural boycott of Israel.
(2025-10-16). The Collaborator in Palestine: A Tool of Israeli Control. globalresearch.ca This essay examines the October 14, 2025 executions in Gaza not as isolated acts of brutality, but as part of a broader historical and political grammar of resistance under siege.
(2025-10-16). Palestinians return to Gaza City: Steadfast is the word. workers.org 
As soon as the ceasefire was announced, and before it was pronounced "safe," almost 180,000 Gazans began the long march, returning to northern Gaza, knowing that their homes had been destroyed. On Oct. 4, a statement from the Gaza Civil Defense said that over 300,000 people had made the trek . . . |
(2025-10-16). Trump acknowledges challenges of finding Gaza captives' bodies. aljazeera.com US President appeared to acknowledge Hamas's struggle to recover Israeli captives' bodies from beneath Gaza's ruins.
(2025-10-16). Greta Thunberg exposes Israeli abuse during Gaza aid flotilla seizure. radiohc.cu Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has revealed that she endured beatings, threats, deliberate humiliation and dehydration at the hands of Israeli prison guards following the interception of a humanitarian aid flotilla. | In an interview with Swedish daily Aftonbladet published on Wednesday, Thunberg recounted the five harrowing days she spent in Israeli custody after being seized from the Global Samud Flotilla alongside other activists earlier this month. | She described guards carrying out "beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages," providing vivid details of the abuse. | "I was dragged to a…
(2025-10-16). 'Not a chance': experts dismiss Trump's Gaza peace declaration as temporary fix. scmp.com Far from being a historic deal to end war in the Middle East as claimed by US President Donald Trump, the Gaza peace declaration has only established a bloc of regional countries that will work with Washington for now to stabilise the region, observers say. | Composed of Egypt, Arab monarchies led by Saudi Arabia, and Nato member Turkey, this "Axis of Stabilisation" in the making will continue to diplomatically engage Iran and its "Axis of Resistance" allies, including Hamas, to reduce the risk of…
(2025-10-16). Lawyers call for UN and ICC probe into Israeli-backed gang's assassination of Palestinian journalist. radiohc.cu Human rights lawyers are pursuing a probe via the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the recent assassination in the Gaza Strip of Saleh al-Ja'frawi, a prominent Palestinian journalist and social media personality. | Sara Segneri, a London-based international criminal law and human rights lawyer, announced through a statement on Tuesday that she and her colleagues had filed complaints and demands for investigations into the murder by multiple UN investigative bodies and special rapporteurs, as well as the ICC. | Palestinian officials have identified those behind the journalist's target…
(2025-10-16). Israel to reopen Rafah crossing as ceasefire violations continue. tribune.com.pk 
Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the US-mediated ceasefire. | A row over the return of bodies of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza retains the potential to upend the truce, along with other major planks of the plan yet to be resolved, including disarmament of militants and Gaza's future governance. | Israel demanded that Hamas fulfill its obligations in turning over the unrecovered bodies of all 28 hostages who died during the war. The Islamist faction said…
(2025-10-16). Gaza's Post-War Future And The Collapse Of Foreign Illusions. popularresistance.org In the aftermath of the devastating war on Gaza, the most pressing question is no longer about a ceasefire or reconstruction, but about who will govern the enclave. | This is a struggle over meaning, legitimacy, and sovereignty. Will the future of Gaza be shaped by its people, or by the same foreign powers that helped destroy it under the banner of "salvation"? | Every time the gates of 'reconstruction' and 'aid' are opened, the windows of sovereignty are slammed shut. What unfolds is a recurring colonial spectacle: a Palestinian political order remade under foreign supervision, where 'political realism' is promo…
(2025-10-16). Sharm El-Sheikh summit charts new path for US-dictated "peace" in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-10-16). Wednesday 10/29: 3 Days Under the Rubble: The Story of Ghina Hamdan in Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-10-16). Two years of captivity for Hamas hostages, a genocide in Gaza: International justice trampled. fidh.org
(2025-10-16). Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-16). going Amos Harel on the hard realities facing Trump and Netanyahu in postwar Gaza. haaretz.com
(2025-10-16). Top EU human rights tells Starmer to back off anti-genocide protesters. thecanary.co Michael O'Flaherty, the most senior human rights official in the EU, has called for changes to Keir Starmer's 'lawfare' war on anti-genocide protest and those opposing Starmer's decision to proscribe the non-violent direct action protest group Palestine Action. In a letter to Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, O'Flaherty accused his regime of imposing "excessive limits […] | By
(2025-10-16). Cocaine cryptid Tommy Robinson has gone for a quick holibobs to Israel. thecanary.co 
Billionaire-funded fascist Tommy Robinson has been given time off from his terrorism trial to visit the world's foremost terror state: yes, Israel. This timeline is really getting better by the minute, FFS. For those who don't know Robinson — AKA Stephen Yaxley-Lennon — has a long history with the genocide state. Here's Lowkey laying it […] | By
(2025-10-16). Workers and students across Spain strike for Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org 
Trade unions and youth organizations across Spain held strikes and nationwide demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine on Wednesday, October 15. Tens of thousands of people joined rallies in major cities, demanding an end to ties with Israel, justice for Palestine, and expressing opposition to Europe's militarization. They also criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's administration for failing to take all necessary measures to sanction Israel despite formal condemnations of the genocide. | The actions in Spain came just weeks after two general strikes brought Italy to a halt over similar demands, underscorin…
(2025-10-16). The genocide will not end until the Palestinian political leaders are free. peoplesdispatch.org There is no clear Palestinian voice demanding reparations from Israel because Palestinian politics itself has been wounded by the long-term occupation, and by Israel's targeted assassination and incarceration of popular Palestinian leaders.
(2025-10-16). Friday 10/17: Disrupt the israeli consulate! indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | SF. CA…
(2025-10-16). Stop arming Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people! socialist-alliance.org 
Peter Boyle argues that Labor has to be forced to respect the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court orders to stop arming the genocide and bring its chief perpetrators to account under international law.
(2025-10-16). LSE staff pen searing open letter against controversial sexual violence project. thecanary.co Staff at the London School of Economics (LSE) have come out against the instrumentalisation of sexual violence in support of genocide. The group of highly-regarded experts on the Middle East and gender issues are on a collision course with senior management. Meanwhile, bosses insist an event platforming the controversial Dinah Project will go ahead. LSE […] | By
(2025-10-16). Jacobin magazine attempts to conceal the pro-genocide record of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. wsws.org The DSA, through Jacobin, is attempting to rewrite the record of support for genocide and present the Democratic Party and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez not as defenders and enablers of the genocide, but as its opponents.
(2025-10-16). La guerra de Trump contra Venezuela y su inserción en la dinámica regional y global. workers.org 
2 de octubre de 2025. El autor es Consultor y analista internacional venezolano, fue Director de Relaciones Internacionales de la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Asesor de política internacional de la Presidencia de TeleSUR y Embajador de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Nicaragua. Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Texto . . . |
(2025-10-16). United States, María Corina Machado, and the War Lobby Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Oct 13, 2025 | During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held in late September, the Venezuelan far-right opposition, led by María Corina Machado, These actions constitute an international lobbying campaign coordinated with sectors of the Trump administration and with clear corporate interests aiming for Venezuela's vast natural resources, particul…
(2025-10-16). Venezuela Conducts Drills as Trump Authorizes CIA Operations, Sends B-52 Bombers Near Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a televised interview this Wednesday, October 15, President Maduro noted that "nothing stopped the exercise" despite heavy rains. "Our military personnel went out with the highest morale to defend the Homeland. Our people, in perfect civic-military-police fusion,…
(2025-10-16). Hailey Bieber Opens Up On Annoying Comparisons With Selena Gomez, Emphasizes Self-Worth. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Hailey Bieber addresses ongoing comparisons with Selena Gomez, calling them annoying and unhelpful. She emphasizes focusing on her own success and protecting her family …
(2025-10-16). Thomas Sankara's legacy lives on in Burkina Faso 38 years after his death. peoplesdispatch.org A massacre led by Blaise Compaoré, an ally of France, put an end to the 1983 revolution, which today inspires struggles in the Sahel…
(2025-10-16). The Independent's "Record CO‚ÇÇ Surge" Story: Hype Without Context. wattsupwiththat.com Natural processes — not industrial emissions — were the dominant factor behind the temporary CO2 bump.
(2025-10-16). Meng Fanli elected as Guangdong's new governor. ecns.cn Meng Fanli was elected as Guangdong governor during the fourth session of the 14th People's Congress of Guangdong province on Wednesday, replacing Wang Weizhong.
(2025-10-16). role in championing the Timor-Leste independence movement. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-16). Shit Has Hit the Fan. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-16). David Byrne, Philadelphia Film Festival and an 'Evening of Horror' at the Academy of Music in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
October in Philly hits that sweet spot between sweater weather and festival season. It all kicks off Thursday as the Philadelphia Film Festival launches 10 days of premieres, panels and after-parties across multiple venues. Music lovers can catch the hometown vibe at Families can head to the Children's Hallowee…
(2025-10-16). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-16). The US no longer believes Israel is capable of waging war. uwidata.com On 24 September 2025, Türkiye and the US concluded a contract for the supply of LNG for a period of 20 years, with a volume of approximately 70 billion cubic meters. The next day, on September 25, a meeting between Erdoƒüan and Trump took place at the White House. Trump urged Türkiye to abandon purchases …
(2025-10-16). 'Peace and Friendship-2025' China-Malaysia joint exercise kicks off. ecns.cn The nine-day "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise of China and Malaysia kicked off on Wednesday in Puchong, Malaysia.
(2025-10-16). Instagram Introduces New Content Guidelines For Teen Accounts. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | By Alimat Aliyeva | Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Tuesday that Instagram will | introduce a default PG-13 movie rating for teenage accounts. | According to the company, this …
(2025-10-16). Japan calls for OpenAI's Sora 2 to keep its hands off anime. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – As AI-generated slop floods social media after Sora 2's release, the Japanese government has recently made a formal request, asking OpenAI to refrain from allowing generative content featuring popular anime and manga characters due to concerns over copyright infringement. After Sora 2 dropped, people started generating short videos of popular video game and anime characters from popular Japanese media, such as One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mario, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, and many more. Most videos would then drop in shorts format across several social media platforms, including TikTok…
(2025-10-16). Hajj 2026 2nd Waiting List of 7,636 Pilgrims, Payment Details Out. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the second waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 7,636 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before October 31, 2025.
(2025-10-16). Trump threatens 500% tariffs on China ahead of potential APEC summit with Xi Jinping. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his administration's economic confrontation with China, threatening to impose punitive tariffs of up to 500% on nations purchasing Russian oil, a move that directly targets Beijing's deepening energy ties with Moscow amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.Speaking ahead of a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at next month's APEC summit, Trump warned that countries "doing business with Russia" would face "unprecedented tariffs" and lose access to U.S. markets. The threat mirrors proposals in the Sanctioning Russia Act, introduced in Congress earlier t…
(2025-10-16). The Masks Have Come Off. globalresearch.ca If you believe what is written on those hats worn in the Israeli Knesset — "Trump the Peace President" — you are deluded beyond hope.
(2025-10-16). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-16). Sunday 10/19: Rally to Fight the Eviction of Three Low Income Elders. indybay.org Meet at the northwest corner of Church Street and 24th Street in San Francisco, 94114. (By the J-Muni Stop)…
(2025-10-16). Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future. indybay.org Today you write, "Fascism is not a historical artifact, but a reoccurring political logic, one that depends on mythologizing a lost past, stoking a sense of victimhood, and building a hierarchy of purity."
(2025-10-16). Tuesday 10/14: Fvck Off, Benioff Presser Outside Dreamforce Keynote Speech. indybay.org Dreamforce Conference | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 700 Howard Street…
(2025-10-16). 'It's the wild, wild West': Philadelphia menopause care providers see fallout from quick online hormone prescriptions. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If you're a woman over 40, chances are, you're getting bombarded online with ads for a wide variety of hormone products, available after a quick online check-in with a health care provider. The promise is fast relief for lots of symptoms related to menopause or perimenopause, everything from weight gain and brain fog to insomnia and hot flashes. | While perhaps a welcome new trend for women dealing with a barrage of disruptive symptoms, local menopause experts are raising th…
(2025-10-16). Washington and Berlin push NATO to the brink of war with Russia. wsws.org According to reports, the United States is preparing to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles—long-range precision weapons capable of striking targets up to 2,500 kilometers away, including Moscow and other major Russian cities.
(2025-10-16). SA to participate in G7 Ministerial Meeting. sanews.gov.za SA to participate in G7 Ministerial Meeting | The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, is leading South Africa's delegation to the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Development. ⚪ "Minister Ramokgopa will reassert South Africa's continued efforts to advance collective and accelerated action to achieve domestic and global development goals. The Minister will also advance the work done by the Development Working Group (DWG) during South Africa's G20 Presidency, which culminated in the landmark G20 Ministerial Meeting on Development," said the Department of Planning, Monit…
(2025-10-16). 20 burnt in deadly bus fire in India's Rajasthan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 20 people were killed and 15 others injured when a passenger bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer—Jodhpur highway in western Rajasthan on Tuesday, in one of the country's deadliest road tragedies this month. Authorities said an electrical short circuit likely triggered the blaze, which engulfed the vehicle within minutes, trapping passengers inside.The fire erupted around midday as the bus, carrying 57 passengers from Jaisalmer, neared Pokhran. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before flames spread through the cabin. A jammed door prevented many from escaping, and rescuers later rec…
(2025-10-16). Laos: United Nations body concerned over violations of economic, social, and cultural right. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the findings and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) related to Laos. The organisations urge the Lao authorities to fully implement the CESCR's recommendations without delay, particularly regarding human rights defenders and business and human rights, including in relation to infrastructure and development projects. (…) | – |
(2025-10-16). Israel needs U.S. aid more than ever. Will Trump give it? haaretz.com The wars of the last two years saw a surge in money and arms to Israel. But it seems the president, the Republicans and Americans in general want to tighten the spigot…
(2025-10-16). Xi congratulates China Agricultural University on 120th founding anniversary. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to China Agricultural University (CAU) faculty, students and alumni on the university's 120th founding anniversary, calling on it to cultivate more professionals with expertise and passion for agriculture.
(2025-10-16). Analysis: Why Pakistan and the Taliban won't find it easy to patch up. aljazeera.com Despite the challenges to peace, both know they will hurt from continued hostilities – and need a path to peace.
(2025-10-16). New investigation reveals Labour plan to slash affordable homes target. thecanary.co An iPaper investigation has revealed a leaked memo which appears to show Labour's plans to cut the affordable homes target in London. Currently, developers in London are required to earmark 35% of new build homes as affordable housing. But, journalist Vicky Spratt has revealed this is set to be cut to 20%. It seems that Labour […] | By
(2025-10-16). 'Local organising needs to be the bedrock of Your Party', says community independent leader. thecanary.co 
A community independent leader supporting Your Party has insisted that the ongoing work of organising locally needs to become "the bedrock" of the new left party. Your Party has just announced the locations of numerous regional assemblies, and one will be taking place in the constituency of Khalid Sadur. The leader of Enfield Community Independents, […] | By
(2025-10-16). No To US State Terrorism In The Caribbean Sea. popularresistance.org Organization for the Victory of the People (OVP) rejects the false narrative peddled by the Trump Administration, claiming that President Nicolas Maduro and his administration are connected to drug trafficking into the United States. The world is tired of US imperialism's playbook, creating false flags and narratives in order to initiate wars and orchestrate regime change. | President Ali and the PPP Government, in collusion with the Trump Administration, are leading Guyana in a direction that can only bring us chaos and catastrophe. War with our neighbor can never be in our best interest. The current dispute bet…
(2025-10-16). India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Madhubani in the eastern state of Bihar, India, April 24, 2025. — ReutersBihar election crucial for Modi's coalition stability.Women voters pivotal due to male migration for jobs.Youth unemployment remains a key concern despite…
(2025-10-16). Round-the-clock operation in China: Sharing prosperity globally. ecns.cn Yiwu's transformation offers a vivid snapshot of China's new development paradigm. Its story shows that building this new paradigm isn't about "closing the door and doing your own thing" — it's about pursuing mutual benefit and shared prosperity through openness and cooperation.
(2025-10-16). Here's How to Prep for Saturday's No Kings Protest by Knowing Your Rights. lataco.com It's estimated that there will be tens of thousands attendees at the No Kings Protest on Saturday around Southern California on October 18, and it's important to protect your community by reviewing your rights and being prepared in case violence breaks out.
(2025-10-16). Rain denies Pakistan historic World Cup win over England. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, rooted to the bottom of the points table and still searching for their first win in the eight-nation tournament, were left cursing their luck after putting England through the wringer with a brilliant bowling display that restricted the four-time champions to 133-9 in a game reduced to 31 overs. | Chasing a revised target of 113, Pakistan's openers looked in fine touch, coasting to 34-0 in 6.4 overs, before the heavens opened once more and the game was abandoned at 9: 58 pm local time. | Pakistan's bowlers had their tails up from the outset, with captain Fatima Sana leading from the front. | She swung…
(2025-10-16). Feds Detain a Wilmington Tea House's Employee Taking Out The Trash. lataco.com Federal agents detained a beloved Hojas Tea House employee of 12 years, Eloy Marin, while he was on the clock. "‚ÄäHe's one of the men that you wanna have in your family," says coworker Guadalupe Oruza. "‚ÄäThat's why it's, it's been very difficult for everybody in the community because we know him the way he is."
(2025-10-16). Venezuelan coup leader María Corina Machado vows to privatize oil: US corporations will 'make a lot of money'. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, a US government-funded far-right coup leader, vowed to privatize Venezuela's oil. US companies will "make a lot of money", she told Donald Trump Jr. in an interview.
(2025-10-16). How the Sora 2 AI Video Generation API on Kie.ai Is Redefining Global Creative Industries. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the foundation of creative production worldwide. In just a few years, generative models have evolved from simple image and text tools to full-fledged video generation systems capable of simulating motion, physics, and sound with near-cinematic precision. Among these breakthroughs, OpenAI's Sora 2 has become one of the most discussed innovations …
(2025-10-16). Pa. election 2025: What to know about the candidates for Commonwealth Court. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Voters across Pennsylvania will cast ballots for a new judge on the Commonwealth Court, one of the state's two intermediate appellate bodies, and also decide if one of the current judges should remain on the court for another 10 years. | The Commonwealth Court is unique among state courts in the United States as it is one of only a few specialized intermediate appellate courts in the country and unique in its singular focus on government and administrative law. | The statewi…
(2025-10-16). Indian refiners prepare to 'cut Russian oil imports' after Trump pressure. geo.tv 
A model of an oil pump jack and oil barrels are seen in front of Russian and Indian flags in this illustration taken, December 9, 2022. — ReutersModi assured India will stop buying Russian oil: Trump.Russia remains India's top source of oil imports.India says its main goal is to…
(2025-10-16). Trump brags about surviving assassination attempt at Charlie Kirk memorial. thecanary.co Demonstrating his complete inability to stay on topic, Donald Trump said the following at an event designed to celebrate Charlie Kirk: Right wingers spent weeks on here policing whether you talked about Charlie Kirk correctly and a month later Trump is at an event with Kirk's widow like "I'm better at dodging bullets" t.co/ToKglyRiEn — […] | By
(2025-10-16). U.S. government workers' unions sue Trump, take to the street. workers.org 
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which represents around 820,000 federal workers, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents about 1.4 million workers, requested a temporary restraining order on Oct. 4 to block President Donald Trump's mass firing of federal workers, claiming that . . . |
(2025-10-16). Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices surged again on Thursday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $19 per ounce, pushing the rate to a new record of $4,217 per ounce. | Driven by this global increase, gold prices in Pakistan also hit an all-time high. The price of one tola of gold jumped by Rs1,900, reaching Rs442,800. | Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs1,629, now priced at Rs379,629. | Read: Gold prices hit new record, cross Rs440,000 mark | On Wednesday, the international bullion market witnessed a sharp surge, as…
(2025-10-16). Can FII9 Make Saudi Arabia the AI Investment Capital? thinktank.pk In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and societies, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Saudi Arabia is carving out a formidable niche. Once primarily known for oil-driven wealth, the Kingdom is now channeling billions into tech innovation, with FII serving as a pivotal arena for deal-making and strategic alliances. But has this …
(2025-10-16). Antifa: A Graphic History of its Origins. counterpunch.org Leonard Cohen sings a song called "The Partisan". It tells the story of an antifascist fighter in the heart of the war against Nazism. Beautifully rendered by Cohen on his 1969 album Songs From a Room, it tells the story of an antifascist fighter and his squad in what I assume to be the French
(2025-10-16). Done: Israel out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Israel's hope of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered Wednesday after it lost playing against Italy in Football WC Qualifier in Bluenergy Stadium.
(2025-10-16). China Cries Foul: Fact-Checking EU's Alleged Tech Grab in Trade War. thinktank.pk Amid rising EU-China trade frictions, the Global Times—a Chinese state-linked outlet—published an article on October 15, 2025, titled "Reported EU forced tech transfers from Chinese companies protectionist, discriminatory: Chinese FM." The piece criticizes alleged EU plans to mandate technology handovers from Chinese firms, labeling them unfair and WTO-violating. But is this portrayal accurate, or laced …
(2025-10-16). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-16). Major Myanmar fraud cases enter prosecution. ecns.cn The online fraud cases involving two family-based criminal groups operating in northern Myanmar and targeting Chinese nationals have entered the prosecution stage, with funds involved exceeding 24.6 billion yuan ($3.45 billion), the Ministry of Public Security said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-16). NewsX World: Putin Meets Syrian President. gilbertdoctorow.com As I remarked earlier today, this morning's interview with NewsX World was very well prepared by the broadcaster's production team and touched upon issues that are not covered so far in Western media.
(2025-10-16). EU Unveils 'Fortress Europe' Plan to Counter Drones, Secure Borders. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a set of four "flagship" defense projects designed to boost the bloc's ability to defend itself by 2030.The move comes as Europe faces renewed fears of Russian aggression and growing pressure from allies like the United States to strengthen its independent defense posture. The new proposals include: A European …
(2025-10-16). Violation of Fundamental Rights: Kerala Minister on Hijab ban by Christian school. ummid.com Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty Wednesday October 15, 2025 said the Hijab ban by Kochi's St. Rita's Public School is violation of fundamental rights.
(2025-10-16). Trump says Modi assured him India will halt Russian oil imports amid Ukraine truce push. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, DC, US on February 13, 2025. — ReutersCalls India's pledge a "big stop" in isolating Moscow economically.Says he now expects Chinese leadership to take similar…
(2025-10-16). FinMin briefs Saudi counterpart on ongoing PIA, key airports' privatisation. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed on Thursday Pakistan's commitment to fostering a deeper economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, briefing his Saudi counterpart on ongoing privatisation on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and key airports. | Aurangzeb was meeting Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—World Bank annual Meetings in Washington DC. The finance minister sought Saudi support for infrastructure development projects as both sides reviewed growing trade and investment relations. | He reiteriated Pakistan's commi…
(2025-10-16). I held up this sign at the Knesset as a mirror of truth — to Trump and the public. haaretz.com In the face of propaganda and applause, we raised a sign to remind the world who's still paying the price…
(2025-10-16). Venezuela regime change means invasion, chaos, and heavy losses. responsiblestatecraft.org Maximum pressure has long been President Donald Trump's stance towards the government of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela — he slapped crippling sanctions on the country during his first term — but in recent days the administration has pushed the stakes even higher. The Caribbean is currently hosting an astonishing quantity of American naval and air assets, including four Arleigh Burke—class destroyers, a guided missile cruiser, an attack submarine, a Marine Amphibious Ready Group, and a flight of F-35 multirole fighters. These are ostensibly deployed as part of an antinarcotic and drug interdict…
(2025-10-16). UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations and Head of Delegation in New York.
(2025-10-16). Nation States Founded by the Sword and the Stock Exchange, TRNC Elections and the Greek—Israeli—Greek Cypriot Axis. Ret Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz. globalresearch.ca Throughout history, some states have been founded by the sword, others by revolution, and still others by the investment portfolios of foreign powers.
(2025-10-16). The Great Blue Hope: Can Mamdani and Company Save the Democratic Party? scheerpost.com Zohran Mamdani. Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Les Leopold / Progre…
(2025-10-16). Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect. geo.tv 
Members of a news media crew take down journalists' workspaces after at least 30 news organisations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2025. — ReutersDoD had asked reporters to acknowledge…
(2025-10-16). Taking Action to Defend America from the UN's First Global Carbon Tax — the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) "Net-Zero Framework" (NZF). wattsupwiththat.com From the US Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson October 10, 2025 Joint Statement by Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of Energy Wright, and Secretary of Transportation…
(2025-10-16). Nature Trumps Technology: Toxic Household Cleaning Products. muslimskeptic.com There is a recurring pattern with modern technologies, one that is impossible to ignore, i.e., the life cycle in which a technology is initially invented for a beneficial purpose, sold and distributed on a global scale, and finally, years down the line, turns out to have such major detrimental effects that it offsets any benefit …
(2025-10-16). Afghanistan executes a man convicted of two murders. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Afghanistan's government (The Taliban) has performed a public execution of a man who was convicted of two murders, AFP reported, citing the Afghan Supreme Court.The execution took place in western Afghanistan on Thursday, the Afghan Supreme Court said.People gathered at a sports stadium in Qala-I-Naw, the capital of Badghis province, to watch the execution, the statement read.The Taliban government, since retaking power in 2021, has been conducting public executions. A matter that was condemned by human rights groups. So far, 11 men have been publicly executed by the government.The United Nations slamm…
(2025-10-16). Shoe Thrown at CJI and Impunity to Hate Mongers. ummid.com Imagine such an atrocious act of throwing shoe at CJI was done by someone with a Muslim name!
(2025-10-16). How Voluntary Assisted Dying In The NT Would Be Different To Down South. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Voluntary assisted dying is being debated in the Northern Territory (NT) parliament this week.The NT is now the last jurisdiction in Australia without voluntary assisted …
(2025-10-16). Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM Hasina. geo.tv 
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media in Mirpur after the anti-quota protests in 2024. — ReutersWe demand the highest punishment for her: chief prosecutor.Up to 1,400 people killed in clashes in July and August 2024.Hasina faces trial in absentia…
(2025-10-16). Slain IDF soldiers Tamir Nimrodi and Muhammad al-Atrash laid to rest in Israel after two years in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com 'We reached every corner of the earth to speak about you, to tell the world what an amazing man you are, and that we must not give up on you,' said Nimrodi's father. A senior commander said of al-Atrash that he 'showed courage and love and was a bridge of mutual responsibility in our country'…
(2025-10-16). Ariarne Titmus, Olympic gold medallist, retires from swimming. aljazeera.com Titmus, famous for beating US swim star Katie Ledecky at the Paris Games, was expected to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
(2025-10-16). 2,000 face terrorism charges as Palestine Action supporters' hearings begin. thecanary.co Yesterday, 15 October, court hearings began for the roughly 2,000 people who stand accused of showing support for Palestine Action. The government proscribed the campaign group as a terrorist organisation back in July. The move came after Palestine Action sprayed paint at two military planes in RAF Brize Norton, among other similar demonstrations. Under UK […] | By
(2025-10-16). What A Surprise Spike In The Unemployment Rate Means For Interest Rates And The Economy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The rate of unemployment in Australia is on the rise again. Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the month to September, Australia's seasonally …
(2025-10-16). Deadline looms for tax return submissions. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for tax return submissions | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has reminded non-provisional taxpayers to submit their annual income-tax returns by the deadline of 20 October 2025. ⚪ With only five days left before the deadline, 7 900 531 non-provisional taxpayers have already filed their tax returns, with more than 854 408 still outstanding. ⚪ "SARS has made every effort to simplify and support the filing process. Through enhanced digital platforms, Auto Assessment, and accessible helplines, taxpayers have been empowered to meet their obligations with ease…
(2025-10-16). Donald Trump's Stern Warning To US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor: 'You Better Represent Us'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, making it clear where his loyalty should lie.Addressing a joint news …
(2025-10-16). What Is Arc De Trump? Trump Touts Latest DC Construction Project. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | So you may be wondering, what Is Arc De Trump? Well, President Donald Trump has revealed
(2025-10-16). Zack Polanski annihilated Carole Malone over more than just drugs on Jeremy Vine. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski has destroyed another TV presenter on the Jeremy Vine Show. Zack Polanski, "First, I don't dislike rich people, I just want rich people to pay fair taxation" Carole Malone, "You said it earlier" Zack Polanski, "Second, women's rights, I believe, from speaking to women, is violence against women and girls, not being able […] | By
(2025-10-16). New California law requires AI to tell you it's AI. gnnhd.tv 
A bill attempting to regulate the ever-growing industry of companion AI chatbots is now law in California, as of October 13th. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 243, billed as "first-in-the-nation AI chatbot safeguards" by state senator…
(2025-10-16). US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers. geo.tv 
(2025-10-16). A week after the floods, central Mexico still reels from the devastation. aljazeera.com At least 66 lives lost, 75 missing, as torrential rains submerge towns, leaving residents desperate for aid, recovery.
(2025-10-16). Presidente cubano asistió a conferencia de Ignacio Ramonet. radiohc.cu Con la presencia delo primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel se presentó este miércoles la Conferencia Magistral ´Información y manipulación mediática: la izquierda frente a los desafíos de la Superinteligencia Artificial Cuántica ª, a cargo del destacado periodista y catedrático francoespañol Ignacio Ramonet. | La ponencia se desarrolló en la primera jornada del III Encuentro Internacional de Publicaciones Teóricas de Partidos y Movimientos de Izquierdas, dedicado al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en oc…
(2025-10-16). McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen's late charge. tribune.com.pk 
McLaren's duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their rear-view mirrors this weekend at the United States Grand Prix for Max Verstappen. | With six rounds remaining the two McLarens are separated by just 22 points, with four-time champion Verstappen adrift of Piastri by 63 points but revelling in his recent form after beating both in the last three races. | Red Bull's Verstappen has turned a seemingly lost cause into a thrilling late, if unexpected, charge for a fifth title. | Jacques Villeneuve, who won the title in 1997, believes the Dutchman can…
(2025-10-16). Insurrection Act: What is it, and does US president have plenary authority? aljazeera.com Trump considers deploying military domestically using Insurrection Act amid debates on legal terms and implications.
(2025-10-16). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-16). RSS Contribution in Freedom Struggle: The Real Story. ummid.com The RSS is an organization working for Hindu Nation and had nothing to do with the freedom movement which aimed at a secular, democratic inclusive nation.
(2025-10-16). U.S. Fed sees more firms reducing staff on economic uncertainty. ecns.cn More U.S. employers are reducing headcount on weaker demand and heightened economic uncertainty, the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday, adding in a report that prices have climbed in recent weeks as well.
(2025-10-16). Libertarian Lana Leguia for Assembly LD 24 Supports Free Speech, She Challenges 2 Incumbent Repubs on IHRA Bill, LD24 Dems Positions Currently Unknown. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter editorially suggests that you consider Lana Leguia for Assembly in LD24 as the only known way in LD 24…
(2025-10-16). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Exam Dates Out, Time Table Soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has confirmed the dates of Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) board exams 2026, and is set to release detailed time table soon.
(2025-10-16). Arson suspect indicted on 2 more felony counts in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire. devdiscourse.com The man arrested on suspicion of deliberately setting the blaze that would spark one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history was indicted on three arson-related charges on Wednesday, adding two felonies to the criminal case he already faced in federal court.
(2025-10-16). Pesticides detected in 80% of air monitoring samples, new report shows. indybay.org Lindsay, CA. Pesticides continue to be pervasive in the air throughout California's agricultural regions, according to the 2023 Air Monitoring Network Report released last month by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Weekly samples collected at DPR's four air monitors detected 19 different pesticides at trace or quantifiable levels and 8 pesticides at quantifiable levels, with 80% of samples including at least one pesticide detection. The four air monitors are located at schools in Oxnard, Santa Maria, Shafter and Watsonville. Pesticides were detected in more than 90% of the samples collected at Ri…
(2025-10-16). The latest Moto Razr Ultra foldable is an even better value at $999. gnnhd.tv 
If you're on the fence about trying a foldable smartphone, Motorola's Razr Ultra (2025) may be the one you've been waiting for, and you can pick it up for $999.99 ($300 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Our reviewer praised its design (the wooden back panel has a …
(2025-10-16). 15 killed as truck overturns on Swat motorway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 15 people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a truck overturned near Tunnel Number Three on the Swat Motorway. | Separately, at least 11 people were injured in a severe collision between two Hiace coaches near the Gandi Parana Adda, Lakki Marwat, said officials. | The victims of the Swat Motorway incident were of the same family from Gabral area of Behrain Tehsil in Swat District. | Malakand Rescue 1122's medical response team dispatched an ambulance to the accident site. They were assisted by Motorway Police and other relevant personnel in the joint rescue operation. The injured an…
(2025-10-16). PHC grants protective bail to K-P CM Sohail Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court on Thursday granted protective bail to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi during a hearing before a two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Muhammad Naeem Anwar. | The court also issued directives barring law enforcement agencies from arresting the Chief Minister in connection with any pending cases. | Justice Ijaz inquired whether any First Information Reports (FIRs) had been registered against the chief minister. In response, Advocate General Shah Faisal Uthmankhel acknowledged that multiple FIRs existed but said he was unaware of the exact number or wh…
(2025-10-16). China opposes UK sanctions on Chinese entities linked to Russia. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK government's decision to impose sanctions on 11 Chinese companies for "supporting the Russian energy sector and supplying equipment critical to Russia's defence sector," according to a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK on Wednesday.
(2025-10-16). October 13, 2025: The Day of Netanyahu's Defeat. ummid.com Today marked the defeat of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hamas led Resistance Groups released the hostages and captives in exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
(2025-10-16). French cyclist wins championship in Tour of Guangxi 2025. ecns.cn During the Chongzuo-Jingxi stage on Wednesday, cyclists raced through iconic karst terrain, with distinct border culture and Zhuang ethnic elements along the route. The stage distance was cut from 179.6 km to 177.3 km due to natural disasters.
(2025-10-16). Chinese envoy urges U.S. to return to reason, stop applying maximum pressure. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Tuesday urged Washington to "return to reason" and "stop applying maximum pressure," warning that "a tariff war or trade war should not be fought and cannot be won."
(2025-10-16). Sanctuary: Why Portland And Venezuela Are In Washington's Crosshairs. popularresistance.org Portland, Oregon was my sanctuary as a teenager. I was a weird kid, a label I mostly embraced. But being different in my hometown rural north Idaho was exhausting. When I needed to recharge myself, I would drive the nine hours to Portland to bask in the city that accepted me just as I was. | Maybe that is the Trump administration's problem with Portland today: it is literally a sanctuary city. | Oregon became the first state to pass a sanctuary bill in 1987. Thirty years later, Portland passed a sanctuary city resolution. These laws prohibit state and city officials, including police, from cooperating with federa…
(2025-10-16). Ukraine's $120 Billion Ask: Enough to Win the War? thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of global conflicts, the Ukraine crisis remains a pivotal flashpoint influencing international relations, economic stability, and military strategies. Diplomatic efforts between major powers continue to falter, highlighting deep-seated divisions. The Breakdown of US-Russia Alaska Talks: The Alaska summit in August 2025 represented a significant attempt by US leadership to broker a …
(2025-10-16). Norway crushes Israel amid Free Palestine chants. ummid.com Norway defeated Israel amidst a persistent Free Palestine chants in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group I match Saturday.
(2025-10-16). Latest "Peace Plan" Cannot Overshadow the Necessity of an Independent Palestine. globalresearch.ca United States President Donald Trump in a press conference held in the Sharm El-Sheik resort area of Egypt claimed that he had settled the ongoing war in the West Asia region. | Yet, absent of an independent Palestine which is united …
(2025-10-16). Slack is turning Slackbot into an AI assistant. gnnhd.tv 
Slack is testing an update for Slackbot that transforms it into an AI assistant. Presently, it operates as a tool for delivering reminders and notifications. With the update, Slackbot can create custom plans tailored to your workspace, sift through a mountain…
(2025-10-16). NO KINGS PROTEST IN NEWARK, NJ OCTOBER 18, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM OCTOBER 13, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE NO KINGS PROTEST IN NEWARK, NJ OCTOBER 18TH A No Kings II March And Rally to protest policies of the Trump administration will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1: 00pm, at the …
(2025-10-16). USC PhD student Weng Sizhe charged with drugging and raping multiple women. scmp.com A University of Southern California graduate student who police have said was a serial sexual predator has been charged with drugging and raping multiple women as investigators look for additional victims, Los Angeles authorities said. | Weng Sizhe, a 30-year-old Chinese national also known as Steven Weng, was arrested August 28, though the district attorney and police just released statements about the case on Wednesday.
(2025-10-16). No Complicity NJ Committee In Formation Join Now. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: Sorry for the all Caps — but I want folks to have a sense of alarm now with presidential orders conjuring up a pending massacre. We invite people to sign on and to indicate whether they want their names to appear or not — and it is quite ok to keep your name out of public in these circumstances especially. If you do not want to "join" this committee / network it is ok. This is not a petition per se and there likely could be other petitions — but this is for those who want to actively struggle to demand "no complicity" with fascist orders coming from the Trump Administration of all…
(2025-10-16). Australia researchers develop new shark bite-resistant wetsuits. scmp.com Researchers in Australia say they have developed a wetsuit that could protect swimmers from deadly shark attacks. | The new material is said to significantly reduce blood loss, increasing the victim's window of survival.
(2025-10-16). Fujian plays key role in boosting cross-Strait ties. ecns.cn Taiwan youths operate drones at an agritourism and cultural innovation study camp during the 13th Cross-Strait Youth Festival in Yongtai, Fujian province, on Aug 1.We treat our compatriots in Taiwan as equals, and will continue paving the way for them to share first the mainland's development opportunities," Xi said.
(2025-10-16). Pakistan extends airspace ban for India until November 23. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month, with the restriction now set to remain in place until November 23, 2025, according to a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. | The ban, which applies to both civilian and military aircraft originating from or bound for India, prohibits the use of Pakistani airspace. | The restriction was initially imposed on April 23, 2025, and has since been extended multiple times. | Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines in a tit-for-tat response to measures taken by India following the April 22 attack on tourists in…
(2025-10-16). YouTube resolves issue that impacted video streaming globally. tribune.com.pk 
Alphabet-owned YouTube announced on Wednesday that it has resolved an issue affecting video streaming services for several thousand users worldwide. | YouTube said in a post on X that users should now be able to play videos on YouTube Music, YouTube TV, and its main platform, without specifying what caused the issue. | At its peak, at 7: 55 p.m. ET, 366,172 users in the US had reported issues with YouTube, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources. | Thousands of outages were also reported in the UK, Canada, and Australia, Downdetector showed. | Downdetecto…
(2025-10-16). There is a fierce urgency of now to act on climate in America, Ukraine, and the world. indybay.org We must invest more in clean energy, not less in communities that need it the most. The climate crisis is a crisis we all must face. It's a threat multiplier. When I served in the military and as a state senator, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution from threats foreign and domestic. The climate crisis is a threat abroad and at home. I continue, along with other fellow veterans, to abide by our oath. | For, we face a fierce urgency to act of now to mitigate the climate crisis.
(2025-10-16). Warfare For Venezuela And Welfare For Argentina. popularresistance.org Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution has been in the vanguard of the Global South. In contrast, President Javiar Milei's government in Argentina represents the logical, though absurd, consequence of extreme neoliberalism, which he calls "anarcho-capitalism." | Western Hemispheric geopolitics reflect the weakening of US hegemony and an emerging multipolarity, especially with China's entry as a major regional trading partner. US imperialism's response, started well before Trump, has been to weaponize the dollar, impose illegal and crippling economic sanctions, and levy arbitrary tariffs. When these fail, the recourse…
(2025-10-16). Relazioni diplomatiche Germania — Vietnam tra vergogne tedesco — occidentali da nascondere e meriti tedesco — orientali dimenticati. strategic-culture.su Nel settembre 2025 la Germania ha celebrato con discorsi ufficiali del tutto superficiali e passaggi mediatici modesti il cinquantennale delle relazioni diplomatiche con la Repubblica Socialista del Vietnam, tuttavia la storia è ben più complessa e imbarazzante, anzi dietro una verità formale, si cela un duplice passato, che l'attuale governo tedesco cerca di nascondere.
(2025-10-16). EU Blasts Myanmar's 'Sham Elections': No Credibility Under Military Rule. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's military regime plans to hold elections in late December its first since overthrowing the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021. The polls are widely viewed by international observers as an attempt by the junta to legitimize its rule amid ongoing armed resistance and political repression. Since the coup, the country …
(2025-10-16). I Love Muhammad: New Pretext to Orchestrate Communal Violence. ummid.com Such hateful responses to Muslim festivals, as seen lately, add to partition of hearts, polarization of the community and undermine the values of our fraternity, an integral part of the Indian Constitution.
(2025-10-16). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 2 Allotment 2025 – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish on its official website ph2025.mahacet.org today i.e. Monday October 13, 2025 Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 2 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2025-26.
(2025-10-16). NSW Supreme Court knocks out anti-protest law. greenleft.org.au NSW Supreme Court knocks out anti-protest law | Pip Hinman |
(2025-10-16). AU suspends Madagascar as military prepares to install colonel as president. scmp.com Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, was set to be sworn in as the country's transitional president on Friday, capping a dramatic military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. | Randrianirina "will be sworn in as President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar during a solemn hearing of the High Constitutional Court" on October 17, the country's new leadership said in a statement on Wednesday, which was published on social media by a state…
(2025-10-16). Texas university systems attack freedom of speech, limit discussion on gender. wsws.org Two of Texas' largest university systems have ordered "audits" of gender courses as Republicans carry out agitation against "LGBTQ ideology."
(2025-10-16). Gold rally expected to continue amid uncertainty. ecns.cn On Wednesday morning, London spot gold broke above $4,170 per ounce, while COMEX gold futures traded above $4,190 per ounce, both up by about 59 percent since the beginning of the year.Between Aug 27 and Oct 8, London spot gold prices climbed from $3,376 per ounce to $4,040, an increase of 19.7 percent.
(2025-10-16). French PM survives no-confidence votes after making pension concession. geo.tv 
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a speech during debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government on October 16, 2025.— ReutersFrench PM comfortably survives both no-confidence votes.Lecornu offer to suspend pension reform wins him…
(2025-10-16). Wisconsin: No Kings! No Billionaires! Events Planned In Over 100 Cities October 18, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-16). The Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles. lataco.com There have been more traffic fatalities in L.A. than homicides for the past three years, and Lieutenant Jesse Garcia says, "We're not even talking about DUI. That's a whole different animal."
(2025-10-16). The Creation of a Non-Woke Military Has Begun. counterpunch.org 
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is rejecting liberal woke beliefs because he claims they have weakened and misguided our military. He introduced the generals and admirals to the new Department of War, no longer called the Department of Defense, because Trump saw "defense as too politically correct." Hegseth said the military became woke because "an entire
(2025-10-16). China's overnight social media stars are discovering the flip side of fame. scmp.com After weeks of standing in front of a boiling pot, the "chicken steak guy" couldn't take it any more. Last week, he said in a video posted to his personal Douyin account that he would take a day off. | He had grown extremely tired, not only from frying chicken nonstop, but also from the demands of his zealous fans. One news report said that during the week-long National Holiday, cornered by people asking for a picture, he exclaimed, "There's no air, I'm suffocating."
(2025-10-16). Video: Sen. Adam Schiff: What Donald Trump has Done to Destroy our Democracy. Nine Months in Nine Minutes. globalresearch.ca I tried to capture what Donald Trump has done to destroy our democracy in the last 9 months … in 9 minutes.
(2025-10-16). BREAKING: Green Party pull level with Labour in latest polling securing joint 3rd place. thecanary.co 
In a new poll by Find Out Now, it seems the Green Party under Zack Polanski has pulled level with the ruling Labour Party under Keir Starmer. This means, as Green Elects has pointed out, that the party is now the joint third-biggest in the country for the first time ever. Find Out Now voting […] | By
(2025-10-16). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-16). No Kings, No Nazi Fàºhrers! Mobilize the working class against Trump's dictatorship! wsws.org The October 18 demonstrations express deep hostility to the Trump administration's efforts to set up a fascistic dictatorship, but what is lacking, and what is most critical, is a clear program and conscious strategy.
(2025-10-16). China discovers major gold deposits in Gansu Province. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have confirmed the discovery of a significant gold mineralized zone in Yumen City, Gansu Province, containing more than 40 metric tons of gold resources, which is enough to support two large-scale mines.
(2025-10-16). DRC, M23 ink deal to establish ceasefire monitoring mechanism. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on Tuesday signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism, under the facilitation of Qatar. The signing, which came a month after the creation of a mechanism …
(2025-10-16). Last member of the first successful Everest expedition dies. geo.tv 
In this picture taken on May 28, 2023, Kancha Sherpa, a team member of the 1953 Mount Everest expedition which placed Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on the summit of the world's highest mountain, looks on during an interview on the eve of International Everest Day, at Namche Bazar in…
(2025-10-16). The Reparations Movement: Flourishing Amid Backlash. ips-dc.org
(2025-10-16). Iran handed tough group at 2026 Asian Handball Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran discovered their opponents at the 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship.
(2025-10-16). Trumpism and Peace through Strength. counterpunch.org 
From Monroe to Trump, Unilateralism The famous Monroe Doctrine (MD) of 1823, which the peoples of the South know very well, is the first major unilateral declaration by the United States: "America for Americans." Under its hegemony, the sphere of influence and the right to intervene in this vast region stretching from Mexico to Argentina were established. The
(2025-10-16). A New Era of Trade Alliances: How and Why the Global Economic Map Is Changing. moderndiplomacy.eu Global trade is experiencing one of the most significant overhauls in modern history: old borders are disappearing, and the planet's economic map is being redrawn literally before our eyes. So what has prompted countries and trade unions, which had not found common ground for decades, to suddenly sit at the negotiating table? The answer, as …
(2025-10-16). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-16). America's Energy Dilemma: A Consumer's Guide to Common Sense. wattsupwiththat.com Coal isn't nostalgia—it's common sense. It's the engine that built this country and the only one strong enough to keep it running.
(2025-10-16). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-16). The Outstanding Criminality of Netanyahu, Blair and Trump Must End. Julian Rose. globalresearch.ca It is said that things come in three's — well so do accomplices in deep crime.
(2025-10-16). New Pakistan-Afghanistan War? Border Clashes Signal Dangerous Shift in Eurasian Geopolitics. globalresearch.ca Earlier this month, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan formally
(2025-10-16). Los Angeles County Declares State Of Emergency Due To ICE Raids. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty | On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to declare a state of emergency in response to the ongoing federal immigration raids. |
(2025-10-16). Government to release report into Jagersfontein Storage Facility failure. sanews.gov.za Government to release report into Jagersfontein Storage Facility failure | The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, will release a report into the Jagersfontein Tailings Storage Facility failure to the public in due course. ⚪ Briefing the media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said that Cabinet has been briefed on the findings of the technical investigation into the failure which caused devastation to the town of Jagersfontein in the Free State. ⚪ "The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, will release the report to the public. Cabinet is pleased that cr…
(2025-10-16). French socialists put forward wealth tax on super rich. thecanary.co France's socialist party are trying to use the current crisis in French politics to push through a wealth tax. The country's political leadership is currently weakened after the resignation and quick reappointment of prime minister Sébastien Lecornu. Other French parties had pushed for a no-confidence vote to topple Lecornu. This included the far-right National Rally […] | By
(2025-10-16). Fire breaks out in Lahore Development Authority's offices. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-10-16). FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons. | "We hope every one of our 16 host cities will be ready to successfully host and fulfil all necessary requirements," a FIFA spokesperson said. | "Safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide." | The spokesperson however added that: "Safety and security are obviously the governments' responsibility, and they decide what is in the best interest for public safety." | Trump said Tuesday that…
(2025-10-16). Peru After the Soft Coup. counterpunch.org 
Dina Boluarte's removal from office is not a victory for the people, but an internal readjustment of power. Congress did not obey the clamor of the streets, but rather the need to preserve a system that is crumbling from within. The fuse was changed so that the same machinery could continue to run: the pact
(2025-10-16). Climate study finds overheating world will add 57 superhot days a year. aljazeera.com The report also says 10 small, ocean-dependent nations will experience the biggest increase in dangerous heat days.
(2025-10-16). DWP and Starmer under more pressure over hidden Access to Work cuts. thecanary.co Yesterday, 15 October, grassroots organisation the Access to Work Collective delivered an open letter with over 17,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street. Lib Dem MP Steve Darling and Green MP Carla Denyer also lent their support to the letter. It follows the launch of the collective's #AccessToNowhere campaign earlier this year over the Department for […] | By
(2025-10-16). Belfast Palestine activists take over conference of F-35 jet funder. thecanary.co 
Campaigners opposed to ongoing government funding of murderous F-35 fighter jets have burst through security to raid a major conference of Invest NI, the body responsible for pissing away public money on weapons of death for the likes of so-called Israel. Invest NI had had kept the conference under the radar, with no public advertising […] | By
(2025-10-16). Striking Kaiser healthcare workers need full strike pay and a political strategy to win their struggle. wsws.org Healthcare workers are engaged in a critical fight, and not only against Kaiser. They are also on a direct collision course with the Trump administration.
(2025-10-16). The 2027 Chevy Bolt will be one of the cheapest EVs you can get. gnnhd.tv 
Just days after Tesla made waves with lower cost versions of its best-selling EVs that many complained were not lower cost enough, Chevy is making its own splash with some truly affordable EV news. This week, General Motors held an event where they announced …
(2025-10-16). Guangzhou upgrades tax refund services for visitors. ecns.cn Tax authorities in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, have upgraded their tax refund services for departing visitors, following an increased number of overseas buyers visiting the China Import and Export Fair.
(2025-10-16). Friday 10/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-16). Censorship is Chaos Disguised as Order. counterpunch.org 
The scene was a courtroom turned gladiator pit, where justice isn't blind but bloodshot, half-drunk, and swinging for the fences. A black-robed executioner masquerading as a judge hoisted a weapon hacked together from the rubble of flouted law books, his arm cocked like some Farage rally thug meting out pub crawl sentences, not in words but in hammering blows of existential angst. Each strike landed not on parchment or precedent but on the trembling body splayed beneath him—the protestor reduced to meat, a sacrifice on the altar of Capital's institutional rage. The gavel was gone; in its place, raw violence…
(2025-10-16). UPDATE 1-China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue. devdiscourse.com China expressed willingness to strengthen high-level exchanges with France in a strategic dialogue between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and France's presidential diplomatic adviser, according to a foreign ministry statement on Thursday.
(2025-10-16). In Protest Against Exclusion of Venezuela, Cuba Nicaragua, President Petro Will Not Attend Summit of the Americas. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced that he will not participate in the 10th Summit of the Americas, to be held in the Dominican Republic, in protest against the United States' actions in the Caribbean and the exclusion of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. "Dialogue does not begin with exclusions," he wrote in a social media post on Wednesday, October 15. Thus he joins Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, who announced a similar decision on Monday. | President Petro further
(2025-10-16). Family files suit over immigrant postal worker who died in police custody. wsws.org Last November, Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, a 50-year-old immigrant postal worker, died after Eagan, Minnesota police arrested him on false suspicion of drunk driving and left him to suffer a fatal stroke on the floor of a jail cell.
(2025-10-16). Trump Announces New 'Kinetic Strike' Off Venezuela's Coast. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, US ruler Donald Trump claimed that US military forces deployed in the Caribbean Sea carried out a new attack on a small boat "off the coast of Venezuela," without specifying a precise location, killing six people he alleged were carrying drugs. | Since Sept. 2, Trump has allegedly ordered military strikes on at least five boats in the Caribbean Sea that his regime insists were carrying drugs to the US. This latest illegal action brings the number of extrajudicial killings committed by US military forces to 27 unidentified civilians. | Through Truth Social, the White House tenant published that his sec…
(2025-10-16). Chinese FM rebuts U.S. proposal to ban Chinese airlines from flying over Russian on U.S. routes. ecns.cn China supports its companies in safeguarding their legitimate and lawful rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday at a press conference in response to the U.S. ban on Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on U.S. routes.
(2025-10-16). President Maduro Convenes National Unity Council to Confront US Imperial Aggression. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has taken part in a new meeting of the National Council for Sovereignty and Peace. | The National Council for Sovereignty and Peace is a broad-front approach implemented by the Venezuelan state to face almost two months of intensified US imperial aggression against Venezuela. This unprecedented national unity strategy brings together important figures from across Venezuelan sectors of life, from economic, political, academic, and scientific sectors, including both sides of the political aisle. | The meeting, which took place this Wednesday, October 15, was chaired by Jo…
(2025-10-16). How Inequity Is Coded Into The Surveillance Tech Monitoring Black Communities. newsone.com 
Source: Sandwish / Getty | In an age of persistent data collection, it's easy to reminisce about when the internet felt more open, anonymous, and unregulated. We ventured deep into the cyber wilds of viral memes, early internet forums, chatrooms, Flash games, and social media sites that once had fewer guardrails, less tracking, and as much anonymity as we desired. | It's not an accident that the internet of today feels different. With calls for
(2025-10-16). SCOTUS Enters New Term: These Cases May Grant Trump Unbridled Authority. popularresistance.org The Supreme Court's new term, which began last week, presents the court with a monumental opportunity to hand Donald Trump unbridled executive authority and eviscerate the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution. The court appears poised to rubber stamp many of Trump's worst abuses, from the imposition of massive tariffs to seizing control of federal agencies created by Congress. | Although there are 39 cases on the court's regular docket, it has already handled nearly 30 cases with temporary unsigned orders on its "emergency docket." In those cases, the high court granted Trump's requests to block ord…
(2025-10-16). When to Specify GRP Systems in the U.S. moguldom.com For environments where conductivity, corrosion, or interference risks make traditional steel fencing unsuitable, GRP fencing offers the ideal solution. CLD's FibreSafe system provides a non-conductive fence with tested strength, long-term durability, and minimal maintenance, making it the go-to perimeter choice for critical infrastructure and high-risk electrical or research sites across the U.S. Why GRP Matters …
(2025-10-16). Trump: Israel's Favorite US President. "President of Peace" = War and Disaster. globalresearch.ca When Donald Trump was elected President in 2024, his enthusiastic supporters believed that election to be a transformational moment. Given the level of chaos and civil unrest including loose talk of a civil war, it was anticipated that Trump would …
(2025-10-16). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-10-16). Afghanistan, Pakistan enter 48-hour truce after deadly border clashes. aljazeera.com Kabul orders its army to honour the two-day ceasefire, warning it will respond if Pakistan violates the agreement.
(2025-10-16). 8 in 10 Brits Want Israel Banned from Eurovision 2026. thecanary.co The BBC has been plunged into chaos after a bombshell poll has revealed that an overwhelming majority of the British public think the UK should pull out of the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to take part next year. It comes as countries including Spain and Ireland have said they will not participate […] | By
(2025-10-16). Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-10-16). DAILY MEMO: ICE Rips Mom From Her Infant, Takes U.S. Citizens and Parents After School Drop-off, and Assaults Worker with a Taser. lataco.com Today's raids across Southern California showed a continuing escalation of violence by masked federal agents as they kidnapped at least 20 people, including parents after their school drop-offs, U.S. citizens, and a mother is ripped from her infant, while violently tasing and dragging one man, assaulting a community watch member, and conducting warrantless operations near homes, schools, and workplaces in at least 12 cities around the greater Los Angeles area.
(2025-10-16). George Floyd Birthday Honored in SF Bay Area and Across Nation. indybay.org Photos of commemoration at San Mateo County Courthouse…
(2025-10-16). Sunday 10/19: Help Mail slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-10-16). Donald Trump claims PM Modi assured him 'India will not purchase oil from Russia'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump in another claim said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia. He said that India will curb its Russian seaborne crude exports, months after Washington slapped 25 per cent punitive tariffs. | New Delhi and Beijing are the two top buyers of Russian seaborne crude exports."He (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) has assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia… You know, you can't do it immediately. It's a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," Trump told reporters. | He further…
(2025-10-16). Animal Rescue Trial Update. indybay.org Carla Cabral testifies in Santa Rosa trial of Zoe Rosenberg who rescued four chickens from Perdue slaughterhouse.
(2025-10-16). Premier highlights job creation and safety initiatives in W Cape. sanews.gov.za Premier highlights job creation and safety initiatives in W Cape | The rapidly growing population of the Western Cape requires a stronger economy with significantly more job opportunities, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. | The Premier recently held an engagement with business owners and law enforcement officials in Cape Town. On Monday, Winde visited several thriving enterprises that are playing a key role in job creation and community development. | Durbanville Tool Hire owner, Allistair Fisher, told the Premier of his plans to expand operations and increase his workforce to 30 employees. | "When business…
(2025-10-16). 'Correct Wrong Approach': China Asks US To Respect Facts, Multilateral Trade Rules Amid Tariff Showdown. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) China has urged the United States and related companies to respect facts, follow international trade rules, and stop actions that harm China's interests, after US President …
(2025-10-16). $4 Trillion Crypto Market Exposes "Significant Gaps," G20 Watchdog Warns. moderndiplomacy.eu The Financial Stability Board (FSB), established after the 2008 global financial crisis, has warned that fragmented and inconsistent regulation of cryptocurrencies poses growing risks to the global financial system. The FSB's latest review covering 29 jurisdictions including the U.S., EU, UK, and Hong Kong found that progress on implementing 2023's crypto rule recommendations has been …
(2025-10-16). Flipping sumo wrestlers get London tournament rolling. devdiscourse.com Japan's elite sumo wrestlers slapped, thrust and flipped their way through the first evening of their five-day exhibition tournament in London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, to the delight of a full house of spectators. After a ceremony-heavy start and some lively explanations for first-time watchers from Japanese broadcaster NHK's veteran English-language announcer Hiro Morita, the audience watched the first few bouts in an atmosphere of near-reverence.
(2025-10-16). Historic Photo From Indiakazakhstan Meet Goes Viral And It Has A 'Pakistani' Link. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) A recent image shared on X from a high-level meeting between India and Kazakhstan 's military chiefs has gone viral – not for the discussions held, but for what appeared in the …
(2025-10-16). Russia Delays Refinery Maintenance to Ease Fuel Shortages and Stabilize Domestic Market. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced on Wednesday that the country's oil refineries will postpone planned maintenance in an effort to saturate the domestic market and curb rising fuel prices. The move comes as Moscow grapples with fuel shortages triggered by a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on refining infrastructure and a recent ban on …
(2025-10-16). The strategy behind Trump's climate catchphrase, the 'Green New Scam'. grist.org 
The phrase that has come to define the Trump administration's message on climate change was born in Durham, New Hampshire, on December 16, 2023. | Flanked by flannel-clad supporters holding "Live free or die" signs, then-candidate Donald Trump wished the crowd a Merry Christmas before launching into what he saw as the biggest faults of the current administration. He swung at President Biden himself ("crooked Joe") and the state of the economy ("Bidenomics"). About 10 minutes in, he arrived at Biden's climate policies, which he said were "wasting trillions of dollars on Green New Deal nonsense." | But Trump was…
(2025-10-16). Saturday 10/25: Beyond Survival: Disability, Resilience and Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. 7th Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2025-10-16). Labour is failing 172,000 children in temporary accommodation. thecanary.co The number of children living in temporary accommodation has reached 172,000, which is the highest since records began. Campaigners claim this is proof that the Labour government is failing to tackle the housing crisis. Despite being in power for over a year, the UK has still not recognised the right to housing in law. Labour […] | By
(2025-10-16). Pakistan Railways announces winter timetable with key adjustments. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways has introduced a revised train schedule for the winter season, which came into effect on Thursday. The updated timetable includes minor changes to the departure timings of 16 trains, the restoration of previously suspended services, and adjustments to routes affected by recent flooding. | The schedule changes are designed to improve operational efficiency while accommodating ongoing infrastructure challenges. Four previously suspended trains have been reintroduced as part of the new schedule, and nine trains that were previously given temporary halts will now have regular stops at designated…
(2025-10-16). Leaders of Republican youth movement praise Hitler, joke about Holocaust in internal discussion. wsws.org Following the exposure of the Telegram messages between Young Republican operatives, filled with admiration for Hitler and racial slurs, Vice President JD Vance has repeatedly defended the fascists as "kids making jokes."
(2025-10-16). How to Identify High-Performance CBD Topicals Crafted by Premium Distilleries. moguldom.com CBD topicals have become a popular option for those seeking targeted relief without ingesting cannabinoids. The key to a high-performance topical lies in its formulation, sourcing, and production process. Let's explore the critical factors that define a premium product crafted by expert distilleries. Quality of Hemp Source and Extraction Method The quality of CBD is …
(2025-10-16). 2025 Bihar Polls: Owaisi to go alone, but keeps guessing on number of seats. ummid.com All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced to contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections alone, but the party led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi is yet to finalise the number of seats.
(2025-10-16). Australia: Glencore locks out coal mining workers in New South Wales. wsws.org In response, the Mining and Energy Union is asking the pro-business Fair Work Commission to declare the dispute "intractable" and impose an enterprise agreement through arbitration.
(2025-10-16). Trump's Military Escalation Against Venezuela Repeats the Iraq War Blueprint. scheerpost.com A US Army soldier watching a burning oil well at Rumaila oil field in Iraq in April 2003. Photo: US Navy | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Manolo De Los Santos / The mood in…
(2025-10-16). Watch: Crowd boos as Witkoff mentions Netanyahu at Hostages Square. ummid.com In an embarrassment for the Israeli Prime Minister, crowd booed as United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff mentioned the name of Benjamin Netanyahu during a speech at Hostages Square Saturday.
(2025-10-16). Why Every Job Seeker Should Audit Their Old Tweets Before Applying. moguldom.com The Hidden Interview Before the Interview Most hiring journeys now include a silent step that applicants never see. Recruiters look beyond résumés and browse public timelines. They are trying to understand tone, judgment, and how someone handles disagreement. If a candidate wants a head start, learning how to delete old tweets becomes part of preparation, …
(2025-10-16). NDA commemorates World Food Day. sanews.gov.za NDA commemorates World Food Day | The National Development Agency (NDA) is joining the global community in commemorating the United Nations' World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — days that directly align with the agency's mandate to contribute to the eradication of poverty in the country. ⚪ The month of October, which marks Social Development Month, seeks to review and strengthen social and development intervention programmes that mitigate challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. ⚪ Key to the commemorations is showcasing the role of civil society organisations…
(2025-10-16). Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games. tribune.com.pk 
The Indian city of Ahmedabad is in prime position to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport announced on Wednesday. | The choice of Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, will be put forward to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with a final decision to be taken at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. | "The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has today confirmed that it will recommend Amdavad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games," the Executive Board said in a statement. | Ahmedabad is the key city in P…
(2025-10-16). China announces breakthrough in solid-state batteries, doubling NEV range. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have announced a major advance in all-solid-state lithium battery technology that could double the driving range of new energy vehicles to 1,000 kilometers on a 100-kilogram battery, according to state media.
(2025-10-16). Friday 10/17: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-16). Media Refuse To Sign Up As Propagandists For Trump's Pentagon. popularresistance.org Nearly all media organizations refused to sign a censorship policy at the Pentagon that imposes greater control over credentialed reporters and the information that they publish. | The policy, championed by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth, was first proposed in mid-September. It resulted in an immediate backlash because the policy required reporters to pledge not to share any military information, including unclassified information, unless that information is officially approved for release. | On October 6, the Pentagon revised the policy [PDF]. It changed to "military members" must seek approval from an "appropr…
(2025-10-16). Non-Aligned Movement: US Attack on Venezuela 'Risks Spill-Over Effect' on Entire Region. orinocotribune.com The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) expressed its concern about the current US military deployment aimed at Venezuela. | "The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), gathered at its 19th Mid-term Ministerial Conference in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, on 15-16 October 2025, expressed their serious concern over the ongoing developments in the Caribbean region," the The NAM decried that the situation in the Caribbean Sea had worsened due to the presence of US troops, where "hostile actions, int…
(2025-10-16). Well wishes for Class of 2025. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Class of 2025 | Cabinet has wished the Class of 2025 well as they prepare for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which commence on 21 October 2025. ⚪ Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said government acknowledges the dedication of teachers, parents and guardians, whose continued support provides learners with the confidence to excel. ⚪ "Cabinet calls on parents and guardians to remain actively involved by motivating and encouraging learners, while also ensuring that they have a supportive and conducive environment for study and preparation at home," said the Mini…
(2025-10-16). Joy and Defiance from Oakland Demonstrators. indybay.org Demonstrators assemble, despite bad weather, in Oakland to joyfully express 1st Amendment rights, and also their defiance against the threat of being targeted by the regime.
(2025-10-16). Sixth Colloquium on Latino Studies in the United States opens. radiohc.cu The Sixth International Colloquium on Latino Studies in the United States has opened at Casa de las Américas in Havana, under the theme of "Latinidad and Human Geographies: (In)visible Borders and Their Spaces of Power." | According to the cultural institution's Facebook profile, the welcoming remarks for the event, which will conclude this Thursday, were given by Antonio Aja, director of the Latino Studies Program in the United States at Casa de las Américas. | Aja commemorated José Martí, Cuba's National Hero, as a precursor to Latin American identity in the United States, and mentioned the complexities of anti…
(2025-10-16). Christopher Nolan Praises Dwayne Johnson's Heartbreaking Performance In 'The Smashing Machine'. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan is all praise for Dwayne Johnson's latest Oscar campaign, 'The Smashing Machine'.Nolan, during his recent appearance on a podcast alongside …
(2025-10-16). Stunning autumn scenery of Lhasa River in Xizang. ecns.cn The banks of the Lhasa River have entered their most beautiful autumn. The crystal-clear water, set against the blue sky and white clouds, creates a picture-perfect scene.
(2025-10-16). Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders are Leading on Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
The leaders of the Pacific Islands are forging a united front against President Donald Trump's climate denialism and leading the world in the battle against the climate crisis. After Trump gave an inflammatory speech at the United Nations last month in which he called global warming a "hoax" and dismissed climate change as "the greatest
(2025-10-16). The Shadow Commander Behind Pakistan and Afghanistan's New Border War. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have surged to their highest levels in decades, following deadly cross-border clashes that have pushed both nations to the brink of prolonged confrontation.At the centre of the crisis is Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whom Islamabad blames for orchestrating relentless militant attacks on Pakistani soil from …
(2025-10-16). Donald Trump Contrasts Joe Biden's 'Thin' Frame With His Not-So Friendly Beach Body: 'You Won't See Me In Bathing Suit'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) During a conversation with Argentine President Javier Milei, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 14, veered from policy talk and joked about his physique while …
(2025-10-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-16). Sunday 10/26: Panel Discussion: What Everyone Should Know about Resisting State Repression. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland•685 14th St., Oakland, CA 94612 US…
(2025-10-16). Cuba warns of threats to peace at Non-Aligned Summit in Uganda. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez rejected at the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the use of pretexts to threaten regional and international peace and stability. | At the X meeting, the island's foreign minister emphasized that in his speech at the event, which is being held in Kampala, Uganda, he referred to the current US military deployment in the Caribbean, "disguised as anti-drug operations, in flagrant violation of international law." | Faced with the danger of military aggression, Cuba reiterated its unwavering and full support for Venezuela and the Popu…
(2025-10-16). UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam dates and schedule of the UGC NET December 2025 on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2025-10-16). The Fate of Dying Empires: An Interview with Historian and Activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-16). South Africa stakes its claim as Africa's digital and investment powerhouse. sanews.gov.za South Africa stakes its claim as Africa's digital and investment powerhouse | South Africa is positioning itself as the continent's digital and investment powerhouse, using its economic resilience and advanced infrastructure to attract global capital and drive Africa's growth story. | Speaking at the AFSIC — SA Investment Summit held in London on Wednesday, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said South Africa is "forging ahead, breaking new ground, and inspiring new ways", despite persistent global economic headwinds. | "Resilience, reinvention and opportunity are the hallmarks of the South Af…
(2025-10-16). AISSEE 2026 Registration Begins; Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026-27) has started through the official website exams.nta.nic.in, parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2025-10-16). Russell, Antonelli extend Mercedes deals for 2026. tribune.com.pk 
British driver George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli have signed contract extensions with Mercedes for next season, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. | Russell, who won the Singapore Grand Prix earlier this month, will race full-time for the team in F1 for a fifth year. | The 27-year-old's future with Mercedes was in doubt earlier this season with reigning four-time world champion Max Verstappen briefly linked with a move from Red Bull. | According to reports, Verstappen had a break clause in his contract allowing him to leave Red Bull if he was outside the top three in the championship prior to…
(2025-10-16). Wednesday 10/15: Court Defense – Stop the Deportations! indybay.org 100 Montgomery St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-16). China, France hold 27th strategic dialogue. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi co-chaired the 27th China-France Strategic Dialogue with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Wednesday.
(2025-10-16). Elected officials, union members and grass roots organizations stand up for offshore wind. indybay.org Despite the federal government pulling support for offshore wind nationally in favor of fossil fuels, many elected officials from the communities that are a part of the offshore buildouts continue to work towards what they see as its eventuality. Elected Officials to Protect America (E.O.P.A.) hosted a gathering with elected officials, unions, and grassroots organizations at the IBEW Local 639 Union Hall in San Luis Obispo. The event, on October 6, 2025, featured experts speaking on offshore wind, port development benefits for local workers and communities, and debunking the misinformation that is circulatin…
(2025-10-16). Inside Priyanka Chopra's Glamorous Lifestyle: Stunning Homes, Luxury Cars, Net Worth & More. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Inside Priyanka Chopra's glamorous lifestyle reveals her stunning homes, luxury cars, and impressive career achievements. From Hollywood to Bollywood, she balances success …
(2025-10-16). President Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence | President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Inspector-General of Intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, pending the outcome of an investigation by Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) into his conduct. ⚪ This as the JSCI informed the President that it had received a complaint regarding the conduct of the Inspector-General, and that the committee would conduct an investigation in accordance with Section 7(4) and 7(5) of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act (Act 40 of 1994). ⚪ Section 7(5) of the Act stipulates that "if the Inspect…
(2025-10-16). No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds. fidh.org A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the past five years there has been no significant shift towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia.
Paris, 10 October 2025. The 42-page report, titled "Enduring Injustice – A review of the death penalty in Asia (2020-2025)," presents key trends, developments, and figures related to the death penalty in the 20 retentionist countries in Asia (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-16). Sony's noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones are a Prime Day steal at $150 off. gnnhd.tv 
While the WH-1000XM6 are the top dog in Sony's lineup, the discount for Prime Big Deal Days is relatively modest at just $21 off. If you don't need the latest tech, though, you can save a lot more by grabbing the last-gen WH-1000XM5 in black, which are down t…
(2025-10-16). Explosions hit Ecuador, local criminal gang and ex-FARC dissidents blamed. aljazeera.com The bridge explosions occur just hours after a car bomb went off outside a shopping mall in Guayaquil.
(2025-10-16). Saudi Arabia makes it to 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Saudi Arabia vs. Iraq fixture in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Tuesday ended in a draw but made sure that the Green Falcon will be playing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2025-10-16). The Strategic Advantage of Customer Data Platforms in Modern . moguldom.com Every business in is trying to improve customer engagement and satisfaction today. Among these tools that are gaining significant traction, we find the Customer Data Platform (CDP). Such technology provides a holistic view of customer interactions, helping marketers create more personalized experiences across various touchpoints. A knowledge of what CDPs are for and how …
(2025-10-16). Trump risks going full Biden by giving Tomahawks to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org As President Trump prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky
(2025-10-16). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-16). Russia Hammers Ukraine's Gas Grid with 300-Drone Onslaught. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight assaults in months, firing more than 300 drones and 37 missiles across Ukraine on Thursday, in a renewed bid to cripple the country's energy grid ahead of winter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said targets in Vinnytsia, Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv were hit as Moscow intensified its campaign against …
(2025-10-16). China: Arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai. fidh.org On the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
15 October 2025. We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists, human rights, international organisations, strongly condemn the Chinese (…) | – |
(2025-10-16). Russia No Longer Acknowledges Acts of War. globalresearch.ca Putin initiated the Russian policy of not acknowledging acts of war when he defined the attack on Russia's strategic bomber force as an "act of terrorism" in order to evade his responsibility to respond. | Anticipating Washington's delivery of nuclear-capable Tomahawk …
(2025-10-16). Kluivert out as coach after Indonesia fail to reach World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup. | Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week. | The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, who was only appointed in January, was in charge for just eight matches. | He won three of his games in charge, losing four and drawing one. | Writing on Instagram, Kluivert called it "an unforgettable journey". | He added: "Even though I'm deeply disappointed and sorry for…
(2025-10-16). Is NATO really '25 times bigger and infinitely superior to the Russian military'? globalresearch.ca On October 13,
(2025-10-16). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-16). Why They Hate Lalu Prasad Yadav. ummid.com The latest under the attack of communal forces is Lalu Prasad Yadav, against whom their hate-filled rage unleashed afresh during the elections in Bihar, reached to such a peak that it did not cool down even after the results.
(2025-10-16). China: Transition from "Panda Diplomacy" to "Wolf Warrior Diplomacy" ummid.com China is now the second most powerful soft power country in the world, after the United States, according to Brand Finance's sixth annual Global Soft Power Index.
(2025-10-16). Far-right former Reform candidate targets Muslim journalist with despicable threats. thecanary.co Far-right hate groups, including a former Reform UK candidate, have targeted a Muslim journalist in a two-year-long "alarming and sustained campaign" of physical harassment, intimidation, and digital violence. Mariam Elsayeh has faced physical assaults at pro-Palestine protests, along with a vicious online defamation campaign. This has put her in grave danger and directly attacks press […] | By
(2025-10-16). Corruption takes center stage as two top cops end life in Haryana. ummid.com Corruption in the Indian system took centre stage again on Tuesday after suicides of two high ranking police officials in Haryana in a span of 7 days.
(2025-10-16). Can the Downward Spiral in U.S.-China Trade Be Stopped? fpif.org The United States and China are locked in another round of economic confrontation, with actions on both sides intensifying a dispute that has simmered for years. On October 10, President Donald Trump announced plans for an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports, set to begin November 1, along with new export controls on critical software. This would push tariffs on some goods to 130 percent, ending a fragile truce reached in August. | In retaliation, Beijing expanded its rare earth export controls on October 9, requiring licenses for materials vital to semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense syst…
(2025-10-16). Eco-Colonialism: How UN Climate Policy Enforces a New World Order. globalresearch.ca When Western leaders talk about "saving the planet," they rarely mention who pays the price. Beneath the moral language of climate justice lies a quieter agenda.
(2025-10-16). Cuba y Belarús abogan por mantener sus sólidas relaciones. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC), Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) y del Consejo de Estado recibió este miércoles a Olga Nikolaevna Chemodanova, presidenta del Partido de Belarús, Bélaya Rus. | La dirigente viajó a la isla para participar en el III Encuentro Internacional de Publicaciones Teóricas de Partidos y Movimientos de Izquierda, y el I Festival Internacional Granma Rebelde. | Al recibirla en el Capitolio Nacional, Lazo Hernández expresó: Es un placer darle la bienvenida en la sede institucional de…
(2025-10-16). U.K. far-right agitator Tommy Robinson visits Israel despite outcry by British Jews. haaretz.com Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli invited Tommy Robinson amid criticism from British Jews, who condemned the visit as 'a slap in the face' after the deadly Manchester synagogue attack. Robinson, a convicted far-right agitator, called the U.K.-Israel struggle 'the same fight'…
(2025-10-16). Options in hand as Microsoft Windows 10 support ends on Oct 14. ummid.com As announced earlier, Microsoft is ending its support to Windows 10, and users are asked to upgrade to Windows 11 but they also have other options.
(2025-10-16). President Javier Milei Getting China Out of Argentina Will Be Much More Difficult than Said. globalresearch.ca United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the currency swap with Argentina, surprising everyone by revealing that Argentine President Javier Milei agreed to curb China's expansion in the South American country. In Milei, US President Donald Trump found perhaps the …
(2025-10-16). Mississippi executes Charles Ray Crawford amid nationwide execution spree. wsws.org Mississippi death row inmate Charles Crawford became the third of four men scheduled to be executed over four days this week. The US is on track to carry out 43 state-sanctioned killings in 2025, the highest number in more than a decade.
(2025-10-16). US media return Pentagon passes, giving up access after new rules kick in. aljazeera.com Reporters from more than 30 news outlets have vacated the Pentagon, refusing to comply with new reporting restrictions.
(2025-10-16). Major US news outlets vacate offices at Pentagon over new reporting restrictions. scmp.com Dozens of journalists who cover the US Defence Department vacated their offices in the Pentagon and returned their credentials on Wednesday as new restrictions on press access took effect. | The Defence Department had set a Tuesday deadline for news outlets to either sign a new Pentagon access policy or lose access to press credentials and Pentagon workspaces.
(2025-10-16). Unpacked: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors alias Panther Lake. ummid.com Hardware giant Intel has unpacked Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors which was codenamed Panther Lake and is the company's first AI PC platform built on 18A.
(2025-10-16). Exaggerated Utility: The Bogus Value of the Pentagon Press Pass. globalresearch.ca Reporting on national security matters, irrespective of which country you are in, can be a hazardous affair.
(2025-10-16). Worms as medicine?! A foreigner's experience about TCM. ecns.cn "Are they worms?" "Are they stones?" Upon entering the dispensary, our foreign friend was captivated by the diverse range of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ingredients.
(2025-10-16). Social Security Admin problems affect HUD's subsidized housing tenants. indybay.org Save Social Security:…
(2025-10-16). Mahindra Thar 4×2 vs 4×4: Which Version IsRight For You? moguldom.com The Mahindra Thar isn't just another SUV, it's an Indian icon — best known for its rugged looks, off-road capability and lifestyle appeal that very few vehicles can match. As if to simplify matters even further, the 4×2 variant of the popular SUV is also available, so buyers have a question to ask themselves — …
(2025-10-16). Cristiano Ronaldo highest goal scorer in World Cup Qualifiers. ummid.com Hitting two goals playing against Hungary, Portuguese star footballer and Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is now the top goal scorer in the World Cup Qualifiers.
(2025-10-16). Who will pay the bills? U.S. consumers bearing brunt of Trump's new tariffs. ecns.cn They found that imported goods have become 4 percent more expensive since Trump started imposing tariffs in early March, while the price of domestic products rose by 2 percent.
(2025-10-16). Top internet watchdog cracks whip on defamatory military-related posts. ecns.cn Another group of accounts sold video footage related to military operations and books restricted to internal military circulation, profiting from classified or sensitive materials, according to the statement.
(2025-10-16). Accurate Energetic Systems workers raised safety concerns before fatal Tennessee explosion. wsws.org Several workers warned about safety hazards before the blast at the munitions factory that killed 16 workers, in one of the worst industrial disasters in the US in decades.
(2025-10-16). Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop flights over Russia on way to America. scmp.com All major Chinese airlines operating flights to the United States have formally opposed or asked for reconsideration of a US government proposal that could bar them from flying over Russian airspace on US routes as early as next month. | In a filing to the US Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Air China said it "opposes" the proposal because it would make travel more inconvenient for passengers.
(2025-10-16). YouTube says it has restored service after global streaming disruptions. aljazeera.com YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes.
(2025-10-16). Cuba denounces U.S. threats and supports Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced the danger of military aggression against Venezuela by the United States government and reiterated Cuba's unwavering and total support for that South American nation. | On his account on the social media platform X, the island's foreign minister expressed his support for the Popular Military Union, led by Nicolás Maduro, and called on the international community to mobilize to stop the attack and preserve Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace. | Bruno Rodríguez indicated that he presented this demand this Wednesday at the 19th Ministerial Meeting o…
(2025-10-16). Raila Odinga: When Africa loses its compass. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | ISAAC CHRISTOPHER LUBOGO | It is not just a man that Kenya has lost; it is a continent that has been robbed of one of its few remaining political philosophers. When Raila Amollo Odinga breathed his last, Africa did not merely lose a statesman — it lost a question. A question that …
(2025-10-16). Kech cultural festival celebrates Balochistan's resilient spirit in Turbat, Pakistan. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-16). Trump confirma que autorizó operaciones encubiertas de la CIA en Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump confirmó este miércoles que autorizó las operaciones encubiertas de la Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) en Venezuela. | El inquilino de la Casa Blanca alegó, sin citar ni presentar pruebas como hace con frecuencia, que Venezuela "ha vaciado sus cárceles en Estados Unidos" y han permitido "la entrada a miles y miles de presos" y "personas de instituciones psiquiátricas y manicomios" a ese país por la frontera sur. | Además, habló de la "droga que ingresa desde Venezuela", porque "mucha droga venezolana proviene del mar. Pueden ver eso" en lo que, al parecer, fue u…
(2025-10-16). 34 terrorists killed in K-P IBOs, says ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
Security forces killed 34 Khwarij linked to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij in multiple operations across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa from October 13 to 15. | According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in the general area Spinwam, North Waziristan, which led to 18 terrorists were sent to hell after an intense exchange of fire. | Fitna al-Khawarij is the term the state uses to refer to the proscribed militant outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) since the war with India in May 2025. | Read: Army top brass vows 'full force' against terror…
(2025-10-16). 'Textbook Authoritarianism': Trump Aims IRS Criminal Division At Left-Leaning Groups, Donors. progressivehub.net JON QUEALLY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-10-16). FIDH Report: The Repression Of The Solidarity Movement With Palestine. popularresistance.org Behind the fight against hate, a trend of repressing dissenting voices is emerging. Titled Criminalisation and Narrative Control: Solidarity with Palestine in the Crosshairs, the report documents how across all the countries studied, the dynamics observed since 7 October 2023 have intensified pre-existing structural trends: the continued shrinking of civic space, the weakening of democratic safeguards, the normalisation of Islamophobia, and the institutionalisation of racial profiling. | Under the guise of maintaining public order, fighting antisemitism, or protecting national security, authorities have resorted…
(2025-10-16). Conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen, 16 October: NATO-Russia War May Now Be Unavoidable. gilbertdoctorow.com As they say, it is always darkest before the dawn. Though this discussion was recorded at noon, Brussels time today, figuratively speaking it took place before the "dawn" that arrived at 8pm when the Kremlin released a lengthy summary of the just completed two-and-a-half-hour phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump. To all appearances, that …
(2025-10-16). Afghan FM Muttaqi's visit to India and Darul Uloom Deoband. ummid.com Muttaqi's visit to India should be acknowledged as a pragmatic and well-meaning move both by the Indian and Afghan leadership, and it may lead to stabilising the region besides isolating Pakistan.
(2025-10-16). German Intelligence "Fake Threat" Narrative: Russian Attack on Europe Could Happen At Any Moment. globalresearch.ca Western authorities continue to spread anti-Russian rumors to justify their illegitimate war plans. | Now, German intelligence claims that a Russian attack on Europe could happen at any moment, | thus spreading panic among the local population to support the narrative that …
(2025-10-16). Jefe de Estado cubano llama a resistencia mediática por la verdad. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel llamó este miércoles a mantener viva la batalla por visibilizar la realidad de los pueblos en medio de un combate por la información cada vez más hegemónico y desigual. | Al dirigirse a los 220 delegados participantes en el III Encuentro Internacional de Publicaciones Teóricas de Partidos y Movimientos de Izquierdas, el mandatario cubano definió este como un espacio necesario y oportuno, y reafirmó el compromiso de Cuba de mantener el mismo todos los años. | Díaz-Canel destacó la pertinencia del e…
(2025-10-16). Is Earth Nearing a Climate Tipping Point? CO2 Hits Historic Highs. thinktank.pk The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment in climate science, with atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations experiencing the largest annual increase ever documented since systematic measurements began in 1957. This escalation, coupled with rises in methane and nitrous oxide, underscores a deepening crisis in global greenhouse gas dynamics. Driven by persistent fossil fuel combustion, intensified …
(2025-10-16). Sudan: "The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned" icrc.org The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O'Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan…
(2025-10-16). Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16 workers. wsws.org A locked door blocked desperate garment workers from reaching the roof and fresh air, and most died from inhaling toxic fumes from the fire.
(2025-10-16). Why startups need a cybersecurity services provider at an early stage. moderndiplomacy.eu The modern world of digital technologies provides startups with vast opportunities for rapid development, but at the same time, it tests them with a number of serious risks. Recently, there has been a trend of annual growth in cyber threats, so neglecting and underestimating their impact can be fatal for a business that is just …
(2025-10-16). Johnnie Walker Blue Label unveils Diwali Limited Edition with Indian designer Rahul Mishra. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky, has unveiled a limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label design to mark the upcoming Diwali celebrations. The exclusive bottle is a collaboration with renowned Indian haute couture designer Rahul Mishra, known globally for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern elegance. Mishra, the first Indian designer to showcase at Paris Haute Couture Week, drew …
(2025-10-16). UPDATE 4-Bank of America, BNY sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. devdiscourse.com A woman who says she was abused by the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon on Wednesday, alleging the banks knowingly provided financial services that enabled his sex trafficking operation for years. Bank of America and BNY declined to comment.
(2025-10-16). CPI, PPI show stabilization tendencies. ecns.cn China's consumer and factory-gate prices showed further signs of stabilization in September, as recovering domestic demand, industrial upgrading and policy support helped narrow price declines and strengthen underlying inflation momentum, analysts said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-16). Burkina Faso Is A Place Of Dignity, Not Expulsion. popularresistance.org "Burkina Faso is a place of dignity … not a place of expulsion," said its Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, rejecting US President Donald Trump's deportation deal. | Deeming Trump's proposal for Burkina Faso to accept foreign nationals he is deporting from the US as "indecent", he said it was "totally contrary to the value of dignity, which is … the very essence of the vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré." | Coming to power in 2022 after the ouster of Roch Kaboré's unpopular regime, propped up by France, Traoré expelled French troops, consolidating his mass support in the country. | His avowed anti-im…
(2025-10-16). Saturday 10/18: No Billionaires! Fascist Crawl. indybay.org Our march/walking tour through downtown Palo Alto starts in plaza outside | Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. Palo Alto…
(2025-10-16). WBW's Africa Organizer Testifies on Disarmament at United Nations. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Guy Feugap (Cameroon), Africa Organizer, World BEYOND War | Talking points for the meeting with the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs: | About World BEYOND War: a global movement that advocates for the abolition of war as an institution and for building of a global security system based on just and lasting peace. We work through three pillars: education, nonviolent action, and media work, to debunk the myths of war, mobilize citizens, and transform mindsets. Our…
(2025-10-16). India's pollution refugees fleeing Delhi's toxic air. geo.tv 
Commuters drive amid dense smog in New Delhi on November 13, 2024. — AFPFamilies leaving Delhi because of health risks linked to air pollution.Levels of cancer causing PM2.5 surge 60 times of WHO limits.3.8m deaths in India from 2009 to 2019 linked to air pollution: study
(2025-10-16). Private Equity's EA Takeover: Corruption, Contradictions and Exploitation. counterpunch.org 
I was excited to play Battlefield 6, the long-awaited update to Electronic Arts' (EA) most popular military shooter series, this weekend after its launch on Friday. Following the disaster that was Battlefield 2042, this new iteration is promised to be "a return to form" with dedicated servers, destructible environments, and a campaign that might actually
(2025-10-16). Human rights watchdog warns UK's treatment of trans people could breach ECHR. thecanary.co The Council of Europe has warned that the government's treatment of trans people could breach the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Specifically, the council warned the UK against banning transgender people from bathrooms based on their biological sex According to the Independent, Michael O'Flaherty, commissioner for human rights for the Council of Europe, said that new […] | By
(2025-10-16). Cuban prime minister calls for strengthening fight against crime. radiohc.cu Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero urged strengthening the fight against economic crime and the illegal extraction of natural resources during a meeting at the Palace of the Revolution. | At the end of September, the crime record, although still high, showed a decrease in all types of crime, the report stated. | Marrero recognized the work of combatants from the Ministry of the Interior and the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and highlighted their role in ensuring public order and tranquility, in close coordination with the structures of the Communist Party, the government, mass organizations and other social actors…
(2025-10-16). IHC puts CDA, Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation on notice over dog culling. tribune.com.pk 
Dog culling drives in Pakistan by different local bodies have consistently been met with criticism from animal rights and welfare groups. On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) put the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the city municipal corporation on notice over a petition against the killing of stray dogs. | The court warned officials that an FIR would be lodged against them if they were found involved in this practice. | Eyewitness Naveeda Asim apprised the court that on October 9, she saw a vehicle containing at least 200 dead dogs near the CDA's office. | Read: Report sought on stray dog contr…
(2025-10-16). Hainan nears full customs clearance for free trade port. ecns.cn Preparations for island-wide customs clearance at the Hainan Free Trade Port are nearly complete, officials said Wednesday at a government press briefing.
(2025-10-16). Judge rules in favor of Bucks County sheriff who signed agreement with ICE to help with immigration enforcement duties. 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 Bucks County judge upheld Sheriff Fred Harran's decision to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to block the controversial 287(g) agreement. | The ruling, issued Tuesday by Judge Jeffrey G. Trauger of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, allows the sheriff's office to proceed with the ICE cooperation agreement — at least for now — despite opposition from county commissioners, immigrant rights…
(2025-10-16). When Malegaon rolled out red carpet for Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef. ummid.com Former Chief of Muslim World League, President of King Abdulaziz University and the brain behind a number of key projects and initiatives, including the exemplary Hajj crowd management system, Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef breathed his last aged 86 in Jeddah on Sunday October 12, 2025.
(2025-10-16). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-16). EcoFlow's Delta Pro Ultra X can power a home for weeks. gnnhd.tv 
EcoFlow just announced its latest "most powerful" and "easy-to-install" whole-home battery backup system. It's called the Delta Pro Ultra X because when you've already launched the superlative-laced Delta Pro Ultra in 2024, the only thing left is to add a var…
(2025-10-16). Will Military Troops Be Paid During US Government Shutdown? Here's What Donald Trump Ordered. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) President Donald Trump directed the Defense Department to use any remaining funds to continue paying military personnel during the US government shutdown, a move that is popular …
(2025-10-16). Israel confirms return of bodies of hostages Inbar Haiman and Muhammad al-Atrash by Hamas. haaretz.com The bodies of hostages hostages Inbar Haiman and Muhammad al-Atrash were returned to Israel as U.S. advisers vowed: 'We will not leave until everybody comes home.' They warned that locating 19 additional bodies will be difficult amid rubble and unexploded ordnance — and said Washington is preparing a cash-for-tips program to help locate them…
(2025-10-16). The Fraud serialisation, Part Four: the illegal funding that made Starmer Labour leader. thecanary.co 
In the fourth installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, we look at Keir Starmer's bid to be leader of the Labour Party — and how Morgan McSweeney engineered it. This is the fourth part of Chapter One. On December 6 2017, an unidentified Commission staffer wrote to McSweeney. They […] | By
(2025-10-16). Momina Mustehsan makes serene return to social media. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani singer Momina Mustehsan has made a return to social media after several months of inactivity, much to the delight of her followers. | The artist, known for her hit song "Uchiyaan Dewaraan," shared a serene photograph on Instagram, showing herself seated on a sofa with a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Momina Mustehsan (@mominamustehsan) | Mustehsan, dressed in a white embroidered frock and with her red hair flowing over her shoulders, looked poised and graceful in her first post since February. She captioned the image, "Just a plant, aspiring t…
(2025-10-16). Mamdani channels growing opposition into the dead end of the Democratic Party. strategic-culture.su By Patrick MARTIN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Three weeks from now, on Tuesday, November 4, Democrat Zohran Mamdani is likely…
(2025-10-16). IMF, World Bank and G20 Meetings Begin With Concerns for Economy. indybay.org Washington DC — As world leaders arrive in Washington, DC for IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the IMF releases two flagship reports on the concerning state of the economy. The IMF's World Outlook Economic Report forecasts an economic slowdown over the next two years.
(2025-10-16). PDF of October 16 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Palestinian Resistance scores historic victory Editorial: Nobel Committee awards peace prize to warmonger Mundo Obrero: El mundo está decidido: °Palestina libre! B&W version PDF More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-10-16). Despite Poll Bump, Cuomo's Strategies Won't Beat Mamdani. scheerpost.com Zohran Mamdani. Fotografía oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Theodore Hamm / Original to ScheerPost | After his shocking loss to Zohran Mamdani in the June primary for New York City mayor, Andrew Cuomo shifted gears. Among other things, the vetera…
(2025-10-16). Xiong'an supporting policies attract talent. ecns.cn As Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei province steadily develops, its expanding policy packages are attracting a growing number of professionals and entrepreneurs to pursue careers and innovation here.
(2025-10-16). Labuschagne slams another big century to send Ashes message. tribune.com.pk 
Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case to be in Australia's side for the opening Ashes Test against England. | The Queensland captain was dropped ahead of Australia's mid-year Test tour of the West Indies after an extended lean spell. | But he has come roaring back to stake his claim to be part of the team that pads up in Perth on November 21. | Batting at three, he crunched 159 off 197 balls against South Australia, while Test opener Usman Khawaja hit a composed 46. | Labuschagne's ton backed up the 160 he made in the opening Sheffield Shield…
(2025-10-16). Agriculture commemorates World Food Day in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Agriculture commemorates World Food Day in the Eastern Cape | With World Food Day (WFD) being commemorated today, the Department of Agriculture will donate food parcels and agricultural inputs to various projects and households in the Eastern Cape. ⚪ The food parcels and agricultural inputs will be donated to the community of KwaZakhele in Gqeberha. | Thursday's food parcel drive is being held in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). ⚪ "The main objective of WFD is to promote global awareness and action for those wh…
(2025-10-16). Rs750 prize bond draw October 2025 results — complete winners list. tribune.com.pk 
Prize bonds remain a popular investment option for millions of Pakistanis, offering both a secure savings method and the possibility of winning significant cash prizes. | Managed by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) since the 1960s, the scheme operates in collaboration with the central bank, allowing citizens to safeguard their money without the risk of devaluation. | The National Savings Division conducted the balloted for the Rs750 prize bond on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Muzaffarabad. | The first prize winner will take home Rs1,500,000 with the three winners of the second prize will ba…
(2025-10-16). Gobierno de Venezuela rechazó declaraciones belicistas de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela rechazó este miércoles declaraciones "belicistas y extravagantes" del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, las que calificó de gravísima violación del Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | El Ministerio para Relaciones Exteriores de la nación suramericana manifestó en un comunicado: Trump admite públicamente haber autorizado operaciones para actuar contra la paz y la estabilidad de la República Bolivariana. Esta afirmación sin precedentes constituye una gravísima violación del Derecho Internacional y de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, y obliga a la comunidad de…
(2025-10-16). What's the Future of Russia's Bases in Syria? globalresearch.ca Lavrov suggested that they could facilitate the dispatch of aid to Africa, but it's also possible that they might host complex military-diplomatic talks between all stakeholders in Syria while also helping its armed forces maintain national unity by re-equipping, training, …
(2025-10-16). Mum turns beverage cans into gorgeous coronets. ecns.cn It happened that her daughter said she wanted a phoenix coronet worn by Wang Xifeng, a role in the TV dream "Dream of the Red Chamber," which inspire the mum to create an "exclusive phoenix coronet" for her daughter within a week.
(2025-10-16). Channing Tatum finds grace in true crime tale 'Roofman'. tribune.com.pk 
Hollywood star Channing Tatum transforms into a gentle and goofy real-life criminal in the comedy drama Roofman. Directed and co-written by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Derek Cianfrance, the film tells the story of US Army veteran and father of three Jeffrey Manchester, who was nicknamed Roofman for robbing over 40 McDonald's restaurants by breaking in through the roof. | Described by his friend as the "smartest dumb guy I know", the film sees Manchester being sentenced to 45 years in prison for his crimes and using his wits and observational skills to escape. Instead of going on the run, Manchester manages to hi…
(2025-10-16). Afghanistan rest ace spinner Rashid for Zimbabwe Test. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan selectors Wednesday rested Rashid Khan for the one-off Test in Zimbabwe later this month but the ace spinner will lead the side in the three-match Twenty20 international series. | The 27-year-old had back surgery in 2023 and selectors want to keep him fit for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. | "Rashid will be rested for the Test as a precaution for the upcoming international events, mainly the World Cup," said the Afghanistan Cricket Board. | The Test match will be played October 20-24 while the three T20Is are on October 29, 31 and November 2, all in Harare. | The squad includes s…
(2025-10-16). Non-Aligned Movement pays tribute to Raila Odinga. independent.co.ug 
President Museveni officially opens the XIX Nam midterm ministerial review meeting at Munyonyo, reaffirming global south solidarity and collective action Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The XIX Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Wednesday paid tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, who …
(2025-10-16). Morocco jails 17 for violence on fringes of youth protests. newarab.com 
A Moroccan court handed 17 people prison sentences ranging from three to 15 years for violence on the fringes of youth protests in the kingdom's south, local media reported on Wednesday. | Citing judicial sources, the Le360 news site reported that the court of appeal in Agadir jailed the people for setting vehicles on fire, damaging property and blocking roads with barricades. | The sources said the incidents took place in Ait Amira, near Agadir. | Mass youth-led protests erupted last month in the usually stable North African country with calls for reforms to public education and healthcare, after eight pregna…
(2025-10-16). Can Free-to-Play Gaming Redefine Digital Inclusion? devdiscourse.com Free-to-play gaming is no longer just entertainment; it's becoming an entry point into the digital world for millions. As technology expands access, play emerges as a powerful equalizer in the global digital economy.
(2025-10-16). Yemen: Release Human Rights Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra. fidh.org The undersigned non-governmental organisations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent human rights lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra from arbitrary detention.
14 October 2025. A family member reported that, on 25 September 2025, a group of Houthi armed forces and armed men in civilian clothing arrested Abdulmajeed Sabra after they stormed his office in the Shamila area of the capital, Sana'a, and took him to an (…) | – |
(2025-10-16). Any transgression by Afghanistan will result in swift response from Pakistan: Khawaja Asif. tribune.com.pk 
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that if Afghanistan violates the 48-hour ceasefire set in place since 6pm on Wednesday (yesterday) on the latter's request, Pakistan will be compelled to respond. | Speaking at a news segment broadcast by a private TV channel, Asif said the Afghan Taliban regime was effectively serving India's interests, with the government in Kabul fighting a proxy war on India's behalf. | Referring to the US president, the defence minister said, "Donald Trump has made efforts for ceasefires at the global level, and if he wishes to mediate for a ceasefire here as well, he is most welco…
(2025-10-16). Chicago students protest ICE kidnapping on campus. workers.org 
Students march to University Hall to protest University of Illinois Chicago administration complicity in deportations on campus, Oct. 9, 2025. By River Argyilan The article below was first published in Fightback! News on Oct. 10, 2025. It has been lightly edited. On Thursday, October 9, Mexican Students de Aztlán (MeSA) . . . |
(2025-10-16). España y el Shock Trump: Entre el Escudo y la Sombra de la OTAN. globalizacion.ca
(2025-10-16). In defense of 'surveillance pricing': Why personalized prices could be an unexpected force for equity. |
(2025-10-16). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-16). Bumper harvests of apples and cotton paint a picture of rural revitalization in Aksu. ecns.cn
(2025-10-16). Van Gogh and the Roulins: a family reunion of the artist's greatest portraits. |
(2025-10-16). Detroit parents face fines if their children break curfew ‚àí research shows the policy could do more harm than good. |
(2025-10-16). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org
(2025-10-16). Quadrobics: is the trend for walking on all fours like an animal good for your fitness? |
(2025-10-16). The Good and Bad of Amazon's 'Dark Patterns' Settlement. inequality.org
(2025-10-16). Singapore: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2025-10-16). With delay of pension reform, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu puts France's Socialist Party back in the spotlight. |
(2025-10-16). From America First to Israel First: there will be no peace! strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-16). Four-year-olds don't need to sit still to be 'school ready'. |
(2025-10-16). Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years — an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good. |
(2025-10-16). Erie Canal's 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever. |
(2025-10-16). Historic first International Criminal Court conviction for Darfur atrocities. fidh.org
(2025-10-16). Madagascar's military power grab shows Africa's coup problem isn't restricted to the Sahel region. |
(2025-10-16). Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes. |
(2025-10-16). Spineless Congress outdoes itself on Caribbean strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org