(2026-10-22). IRGC drops bombshell before US midterms: Hormuz now 100% close, missiles more deadly & longer range. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz "100% closed" to US warships, Israeli vessels and ships carrying cargo for Israel, while warning that military operations could expand to other parts of the region. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed Iran's missiles have become more powerful, precise and difficult to intercept, describing the country's growing military capabilities as a strategy of permanent deterrence.
(2026-10-22). Iran to attack US troops? Tehran ready to strike American aircraft carriers if war breaks out again. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has developed missiles capable of striking moving US warships, as Tehran warns it is better prepared to withstand any fresh American attack. Iran also ruled out fresh nuclear commitments until Washington honours previous agreements, as disputes over its nuclear programme and security in the Strait of Hormuz continue to stall efforts for a lasting settlement.
(2026-10-22). American farmers are slammed by war 7,000 miles away. responsiblestatecraft.org American farmers are in crisis, facing rising costs, disrupted export markets, and mounting financial pressure. While farming has always faced unavoidable challenges, such as weather, pests, and the vagaries of demand, the present problems are entirely of Washington's making. The Trump administration's tariffs have damaged critical trading relations, and its war against Iran has disrupted energy and fertilizer trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington's response to beleaguered American agricultural interests has been billions of dollars in emergency aid and promises that future trade deals will deliver a…
(2026-10-22). Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation. aljazeera.com Qatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-10-22). Watch: Trump's favourite Pakistani army chief got cold shoulder from Iran's most powerful general. hindustantimes.com Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's visit to Tehran has raised questions about Islamabad's efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace talks, as Iran reportedly sends mixed signals on negotiations. While President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Munir warmly, videos of his meeting with Iranian security official Rezaei showed a more formal and reserved greeting. The diplomatic effort faces another hurdle over Washington's demand for limits on Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran rejecting the prospect of transferring even a small amount of enriched uranium.
(2026-10-22). What did Trump's envoy really tell Putin? Russia gives brutal Ukraine, Iran & a China message. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked US President Donald Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff for their efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the humanitarian toll on both military personnel and civilians. During talks with Witkoff in St Petersburg, Putin also sought an update on discussions in Norway and the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly around Tehran.
(2026-10-22). Doƒüu Perinàßek: 'Israel's Signature is on the Mecca Agreement'. unitedworldint.com Vatan Party Chairman Dr Doƒüu Perinàßek commented on the Makkah Agreement submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) during his appearance on Ulusal Kanal's àჱkƒ±≈ü Yolu program. Analyzing the 16-article agreement signed between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Perinàßek stated that the document had been written in invisible ink in accordance with the …
(2026-10-22). US orders embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi strikes take a turn for worse. geo.tv Vehicles drive along a street near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026. — ReutersDrone debris near KSA's Shaybah oilfield killed two, injured 2.Saudi energy ministry did not identify who launched the drone.Explosions reported in Iran's Hormozgan…
(2026-10-22). 'People of Pakistan stand with Saudi Arabia'. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met newly-appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Albugamy and congratulated him on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities. | The chief minister appreciated the ambassador's diplomatic services and expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its economic and financial assistance to Pakistan. She described the Makkah defence agreement as the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives. | She invited Saudi citizens to visit Punjab's prominent tourist destinatio…
(2026-10-22). One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd airport. aljazeera.com Injured immediately transported to hospitals as aviation authority says updates will be forthcoming.
(2026-10-22). Report: US Troops and Diplomats Evacuating Posts Across the Middle East. news.antiwar.com The US military has been scaling back its presence at bases across the Middle East, and the US has ordered staff reductions at multiple diplomatic posts in the region, NBC News reported Wednesday, amid growing signs that the US and Israel may be preparing to launch another attack on Iran. Sources told NBC that similar drawdowns were carried …
(2026-10-22). Zelensky just woke Trump's most dangerous enemy? What are Ukrainian drones really doing around Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). Decoding Pro-Israel Buzzwords in a Time of Genocide. indybay.org Language of denial…
(2026-10-22). Water crisis in Israel be separated from Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Environmental destruction defies political boundaries.
(2026-10-22). Doctors mobilize to hold Israeli Medical Association accountable. mronline.org 
Health workers demanded the World Medical Association suspend the Israeli Medical Association over medical ethics violations during the Gaza genocide.
(2026-10-22). Cuba reiterates its rejection of U.S. attempts to implicate it in the conflict in Ukraine. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the United States government — devoid of any basis or evidence — continues to disseminate regarding alleged Cuban participation in the military conflict in Ukraine, with the aim of confusing and misinforming the international community. | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically reaffirms that Cuba is not a party to this conflict, nor does it participate with military personnel there or in any other country. | Cuba supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiation […
(2026-10-22). Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. pressure to alter UN vote. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Wednesday the extreme and unprecedented pressure exerted by the United States on sovereign nations to change their votes regarding the upcoming presentation of a report on the U.S. blockade, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, the 28th. | During a press conference held Wednesday morning, Bruno Rodríguez explained that this will mark the 34th time the United Nations General Assembly examines the report titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." | He noted that t…
(2026-10-22). Cuba rechazó acusaciones de EE. UU. sobre conflicto en Ucrania. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex) reiteró este miércoles su rechazo a las acusaciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre una supuesta participación cubana en el actual conflicto militar en Ucrania, sin sustento ni evidencia alguna, con el objetivo de confundir y desinformar a la comunidad internacional. | Un comunicado publicado en su sitio oficial, el Minrex afirmó que Cuba apoya la solución pacífica de los conflictos, mediante el diálogo y las negociaciones, incluido el caso de Ucrania, con apego al Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | Comunicado de la Cancillería c…
(2026-10-22). Cancillería china repudia maniobra judicial de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu China rechazó este miércoles el uso de medidas judiciales para presionar a Cuba y reiteró el respaldo a su soberanía, tras la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el líder histórico Raúl Castro por autoridades estadounidenses. | La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores chino, Mao Ning aseguró que el "camarada Raúl Castro es un dirigente revolucionario cubano venerado y ampliamente respetado en el ámbito internacional". | Señaló que Beijing tomó nota de las respuestas del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y del canciller Bruno Rodríguez, quienes calificaron la medida de "patético circo".China se o…
(2026-10-22). Gobierno de Cuba denuncia presiones de EEUU para modificar votación en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este miércoles las presiones extremas e inéditas de Estados Unidos contra naciones soberanas para modificar su voto en la presentación del informe contra el bloqueo los días 27 y 28 próximos. | Durante una conferencia de prensa, el canciller explicó que esta será la ocasión número 34 en que la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU) examinará el informe titulado "Necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba". | Señaló que la discusión ocurre en un contexto mar…
(2026-10-22). Unión Eléctrica de Cuba alerta sobre sabotajes al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó este miércoles que los delitos de robo de componentes en parques solares, subestaciones y redes de transmisión constituyen sabotaje según el artículo 125 del Código Penal cubano, al afectar infraestructuras críticas del país. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad precisó que la legislación vigente establece sanciones de siete a 15 años de privación de libertad, y de 10 a 30 años o cadena perpetua cuando el sabotaje ocasiona daños graves, accidentes, lesiones o pérdidas humanas, o se emplean explosivos. | Según datos oficiales, entre enero de 2025 y marzo de 2026,…
(2026-10-22). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Destruction of Archives and Property Records Lays Ground for Land Theft in Gaza. juancole.com By Ohood Nassar | This article was originally published by Families in Gaza fear they may lose their property rights as deeds get destroyed and buried under the rubble. | Inside a rented house in the Saraya area, west of Gaza City, 50-year-old Rami Karaja sat talking about a home he can no longer reach and documents he can no longer retrieve. | At the end of April 2025, Karaja's home in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood was bombed. Among the many things his family lost are the pro…
(2026-10-22). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Venezuela: Record Turnout for Popular Consultation, Youth Consultation Scheduled for February 2027. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)— Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez noted that this week's National Popular Consultation registered the highest turnout of all communal consultations held in the country's history. She made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to the Nueve Raíces de Simón Communal Circuit in Caracas, where she also announced that the next Popular Consultation …
(2026-10-22). Trump secretly admits defeat to Iran, his troops start fleeing gulf? US' public threats just drama. hindustantimes.com The United States has reportedly reduced its military footprint across the Gulf and wider Middle East amid security concerns linked to Iranian and Houthi threats, according to CBS News. Citing two U.S. officials, CBS reported that American forces were reducing their presence across the Gulf, following an earlier NBC News report that U.S. troops were leaving some military posts. U.S. Central Command said American forces regularly reposition personnel and assets to maintain mission readiness, but declined to discuss specific movements, citing operational security. Separately, Washington ordered non-essential U.S. E…
(2026-10-22). Putin stuns Europe: Ahead of Kaliningrad attack, Russia grabs land next to NATO's secret bases. hindustantimes.com Are Russian-owned properties near NATO military installations creating hidden security vulnerabilities across Northern Europe? Sweden, Lithuania and Norway are raising concerns over Russian-linked houses, holiday cabins and other sites located near sensitive military infrastructure. Sweden plans to seize a waterfront property beside the strategically important Musk"ß naval base, while a Russian Orthodox church near Và§sterà•s airport has reportedly raised surveillance concerns. Lithuania has also flagged property purchases near sensitive locations, warning of potential intelligence gathering, espi…
(2026-10-22). Kaliningrad jet crash: Training gone wrong… or Russia testing readiness for a NATO confrontation. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-22). Was the MOU meant to be trashed? responsiblestatecraft.org As President Trump appeared to accept an end to the Iran war by agreeing to the short-lived
(2026-10-22). Bolsonaro's Lead Over Lula Narrows to 1 Point Ahead of Brazil's Runoff. orinocotribune.com
(2026-10-22). Bolivia: Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Alleged Plot to Abduct Evo Morales. orinocotribune.com Legislators representing multiple political organizations in Bolivia, including Libre, the Christian Democratic Party (PDC), and Unidad, have demanded an urgent and impartial investigation following the circulation of a series of audio recordings attributed to former electoral campaign advisor Fernando Cerimedo. The recordings demonstrate that a complex and expensive operation to abduct former President Evo Morales …
(2026-10-22). Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung surgery. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed a day earlier that he would not require further treatment following surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, according to Vatican News. | Doctors said in a written statement that the removed tumour was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised. | "A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary," they reportedly said. | The pope underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on October. 13 to remove a nodule from his lung. | Read: Pope addresses crowd after cancer surgery | The Vatican said the 90-minute operation was succe…
(2026-10-22). Reform council group leader caught in racist lie about French woman stopping looters. skwawkbox.org 
Reform leader on Huntingdonshire District Council Ryan Coogan has been caught in a race-baiting lie about a French woman who went viral after trying to stop looters. Or, for those in the mood to be generous, he fell for a race-baiting fake that he thought he could exploit to fan hatred of refugees and propagated …
(2026-10-22). Hacked AfD emails expose nazi ideology. skwawkbox.org 
Hackers have released more than 420,000 messages obtained from far-right German political party 'Alternative fàºr Deutschland' (AfD) email servers. The emails have already been shown to include references to nazi ideology, Islamophobic and antisemitic comments, though German state and media investigators have only just started working their way through the information. Gigabytes of data AfD …
(2026-10-22). Court case exposes Australian police's lies about assaulting praying Muslims for Israel. skwawkbox.org The trial of Australian pro-Palestine protesters demonstrating against the visit of Israeli war criminal Isaac Herzog has exposed appalling, racist brutality by New South Wales police — and the force's lies to try to justify the attack. The protesters' lawyer Nicolas Hanna said he was now able to release the footage because it had been …
(2026-10-22). Why trade is vital to understanding how Ukraine needs western capital to stay afloat and how Russia can pay for its war effort without new debt. strategic-culture.su Four graphs that tell a bigger story | By Ian PROUD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I have wanted to write an article for sometime abou…
(2026-10-22). A framework for peace in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-22). The truth about Burnham's Russia meddling claims in Brexit vote. strategic-culture.su Burnham's Russia interference claim is a hoax to justify re-joining the EU and war prep. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Still the prep…
(2026-10-22). Should Russia save Europe? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-22). Yet another financialised peace initiative from the Witkoff-Kushner stable. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-22). Humanità§re Invasion. Sollte Europa Angst vor einem Zustrom ukrainischer Flàºchtlinge haben? strategic-culture.su Ob die Ukrainer fliehen falls Russland siegt? Und wenn ja, wohin werden sie gehen? | Neulich trat der Chef des Kiewer Regimes, Wolodymyr Selenskyj, in Bràºssel mit einer Warnung vor den mà∂glichen Folgen einer Niederlage der Ukraine auf. Seiner Ansicht nach kà∂nnte Europa mit einer kolossalen Welle ukrainischer Flàºchtlinge konfrontiert werden. Daher sei es fàºr die Europà§er billiger, Kiew weiterhin aufzuràºsten, als spà§ter die gesamte Bevà∂lkerung des Landes zu ernà§hren und zu unterhalten, die vor der russischen Besatzung nach Europa fliehen wird. | ‚&Au…
(2026-10-22). HSY to design new PIA cabin crew uniforms, set to debut on Oct 31. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has selected celebrated Pakistani couturier Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, popularly known as HSY, to design new uniforms for its cabin crew, with the collection set to debut on October 31, the national flag carrier announced on Thursday. | According to a statement issued by PIA, the collection aims to combine Pakistan's cultural heritage with contemporary fashion while reflecting the airline's emphasis on hospitality, passenger comfort and crew confidence. | The collection will make its official debut aboard PIA's inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from London to Islamabad…
(2026-10-22). LHC summons Punjab home secretary, Kot Lakhpat Jail chief over Imran's sisters' detention. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned the Punjab home secretary and the superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail over the continued detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's three sisters despite the expiry of their 30-day detention orders. | Justice Abher Gul Khan adjourned further proceedings until October 28 and directed the two officials to appear before the court and explain why Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi remained in custody after the expiry of their detention period. | The three sisters were detained in September under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public…
(2026-10-22). PSX plunges over 1,400 points as selling pressure mounts. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under selling pressure in Thursday's session, with the KSE-100 Index falling 1,421.85 points, or 0.86 per cent, to 164,509.13 by midday. The market remained open, and the decline erased gains from the previous day. | The benchmark had closed Wednesday at 165,930.98 after rising 779 points. Today, it opened near its intraday high of 166,180.32 before sliding to a low of 164,186.90. Trading volume stood at 60.55 million shares, with a traded value of Rs5.11 billion so far. | Selling was visible across several heavyweight sectors, including oil and gas exploration, oil marke…
(2026-10-22). England reach 85-2 against Sri Lanka in tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in their ODI tri-series match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. | Sri Lanka brought in left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage for Sachindu Colombage, while opener Avishka Fernando also featured. Fernando made a 39-ball 49 when Sri Lanka stunned England at Headingley during the 2019 World Cup. | England made two changes following their defeat to Pakistan, with Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson replacing Sonny Baker and Adil Rashid. | England captain Harry Brook said he was happy to bat first despite losing the toss, citing the p…
(2026-10-22). Mahnoor snares Sindh's first gold. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh's Mahnoor Fatima on Thursday was crowned champion of the women's 5,000 metres race walk event of the 54th National Athletics Championship which exploded into action at the NED University of Engineering and Technology on Thursday. | Mahnoor clocked 32 minutes and 32.40 seconds time to take the women's 5000m race walk crown. | WAPDA's Ammara Manawwar claimed silver, while Punjab's Sawera secured bronze. | "It is the first day of the National Athletics Championship, and I won a gold medal for Sindh in the 5000m race walk," Mahnoor said. | "I would like to thank organisers for holding this event. I would als…
(2026-10-22). Bangladesh crash out of tri-series after Afghanistan defeat. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh crashed out of the ODI tri-series after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Afghanistan, whose comfortable victory secured their place in Friday's final against Zimbabwe. | Needing to win by more than 40 runs to qualify on net run-rate, Bangladesh were bowled out for 160 in 41.2 overs after electing to bat first at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. | Afghanistan chased down the target with 87 balls to spare, reaching 161-3 in 35.3 overs, as captain Rahmat Shah led the way with an unbeaten 67. | The Afghans will face Zimbabwe in the final after already thrashing them by 158 runs in the group stage. Ba…
(2026-10-22). Govt, JI negotiating committees to meet over petroleum levy tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) negotiating committees are set to meet in Islamabad on Friday to discuss the abolition of the petroleum levy, as the party prepares to resume nationwide protests over fuel prices, JI Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch said on Thursday. | Baloch said the meeting, scheduled for October 23, was arranged following a telephone conversation between Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and himself. | He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also expected to meet JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman during the negotiations. | Baloch said the party would also hold nationwide protests on Friday t…
(2026-10-22). Pakistan climb to fourth in ODI rankings as India hold top spot. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have moved into fourth place in the latest ICC men's ODI team rankings, with India retaining the top spot. | Recent back-to-back victories against Sri Lanka and England have benefitted Pakistan. | Pakistan have 103 rating points from 34 matches, one point behind third-placed South Africa, who have a rating of 104. New Zealand are second on 109 points, while Australia sit fifth on 102. | Pakistan recently downed Sri Lanka by 37 runs and then inflicted a crushing 87-run defeat on England in the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi. | India lead the standings with a rating of 115 from 36 matches, underlining the…
(2026-10-22). Samar Bilour holds public day at Lahori Gate. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Information and Public Relations Samar Haroon Bilour held a Public Day at Lahori Gate, where she met a large number of citizens and listened to their concerns and complaints regarding civic issues. | During the event, citizens congratulated Samar Haroon Bilour on her position and presented her with bouquets of flowers. The initiative provided an opportunity for residents to directly communicate their problems and draw the government's attention to issues affecting their daily lives. | The occasion highlighted the need to improve sanitation, strengthen the drainage system, control…
(2026-10-22). Officer's children missing, vehicle recovered. tribune.com.pk 
The mystery surrounding the alleged abduction of two children of a senior Grade-21 government officer from Hayatabad, an upscale locality of Peshawar, remained unresolved a week after the incident. However, investigators have made a significant breakthrough with the recovery of the officer's vehicle, which the alleged kidnappers had taken away. | According to official sources, unidentified men allegedly abducted the two children of Ikramullah Khan from his residence in Hayatabad last week before fleeing with his official vehicle. The vehicle has now been recovered from Kohat Road in Peshawar. | Police and othe…
(2026-10-22). K-P orders review of all ongoing procurements. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary's office has issued a directive to all administrative secretaries and heads of attached departments, ordering a thorough review of every ongoing official procurement process across the province. | According to the letter, all departments have been instructed to examine current matters relating to the purchase of government goods, execution of construction works and acquisition of services. The review must be conducted in line with departmental requirements, established priorities and the relevant rules and regulations governing public procurement. | Each case will be assessed…
(2026-10-22). The U.S. has allowed F-35 fighter jets in the S-400 range, but not for Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli The United States deployed F-35 fighter jets to India for the Tarang Shakti 2026 exercises, despite the aircraft also being slated for delivery to Türkiye. Notably, both India and Türkiye operate Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. This significant factor did not become an obstacle for the U.S. This case once again …
(2026-10-22). Audit report finds Delaware foster care kids frequently sleep in state offices because of placement shortages. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's most vulnerable children are living in state offices or out of state due to a lack of available places in group homes or foster care. | An
(2026-10-22). Philadelphia's cat rescue hero and beloved art professor Al Gury to be memorialized at PAFA. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On Friday, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia will hold Gury had been involved in PAFA almost constantly for over 50 years. As a student he earned a certificate in painting in 1976 and then stayed on as a teacher. He had served…
(2026-10-22). Camden scrap metal recycler EMR awards first grant to community nonprofit following fires. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? EMR, a scrap metal recycling company whose five Camden facilities have been the EMR will donate $563,000 to Mighty Writers, a community organization that provides literacy programming and free food in Camden's Waterfront South neighborhood. The nonp…
(2026-10-22). Bill Clinton quotes Quran and condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric. aljazeera.com Former US President Bill Clinton quoted the Quran during a speech in Florida condemning discrimination against Muslims.
(2026-10-22). Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals. aljazeera.com Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.
(2026-10-22). Meta faces Australian lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children. aljazeera.com Class action could be first in Australia to blame social media for harming its users.
(2026-10-22). In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment. aljazeera.com With vote at knife's edge, Palestinian citizens weigh principle against strategic voting in system stacked against them.
(2026-10-22). US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault. aljazeera.com The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.
(2026-10-22). Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen's Taiz find ways to help the city's defence. aljazeera.com Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.
(2026-10-22). Man United's Carrick not worried about his job despite 'unacceptable' loss. aljazeera.com 'I have not given my own position any thought', Carrick said after United's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
(2026-10-22). The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing. aljazeera.com Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
(2026-10-22). 'Stupid talk': France rejects Trump's attempt to blame unrest on migration. aljazeera.com The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments were dismissed by French leader Macron.
(2026-10-22). El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts, South Korea urges dialogue. aljazeera.com Pyongyang plans to resume broadcasting anti-South Korean propaganda along the armed border.
(2026-10-22). Brazil's Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records. aljazeera.com Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.
(2026-10-22). Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall. aljazeera.com US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.
(2026-10-22). Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar? aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider war. aljazeera.com Mekelle's reopening offers little relief as instability and economic hardship persist.
(2026-10-22). What is the FDLR, and why does its anti-Tutsi ideology endure? aljazeera.com Four former FDLR officers reveal how its anti-Tutsi ideology took root and endured in Africa.
(2026-10-22). Hongkong Post to issue special stamps marking winter solar terms. ecns.cn Hongkong Post will issue a set of special stamps themed on the winter solar terms on Nov. 5, completing its series on the traditional Chinese system of 24 solar terms.
(2026-10-22). China wins women's compound archery team gold at Asian Para Games. ecns.cn China's Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing won gold in the women's compound team open event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
(2026-10-22). Central Asia trade booms for Gansu as Kazakhstan becomes its top trading partner. ecns.cn Kazakhstan emerged as Gansu Province's largest trading partner in the first three quarters, with bilateral trade reaching 12.26 billion yuan (around $1.71 billion), up 10.6% year on year.
(2026-10-22). Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.
(2026-10-22). Hainan's Xinglong coffee expands at home and abroad with free trade port support. ecns.cn Xinglong coffee, a long-established coffee brand from Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, is reaching domestic and overseas markets as local businesses import unroasted coffee beans, process and roast them on the island, and sell the finished products under policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
(2026-10-22). China's EV charging points reach 24.78 mln by end-September. ecns.cn China had 24.777 million electric vehicle (EV) charging points by the end of September 2026, up 37.2% year on year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Heilongjiang's autumn harvest nearly 90% complete, some farms finish early. ecns.cn More than 13.83 million hectares of crops had been harvested in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province as of Wednesday, accounting for more than 88% of the total area due for harvest, the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Wuhan research team discovers new plant species in East Africa. ecns.cn A research team from the Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a new species of Eureiandra, a genus in the cucumber family, in coastal areas of Kenya and Tanzania, the garden said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). About 70 Chinese students defrauded of nearly $297,000 in Thailand. ecns.cn About 70 Chinese students in Thailand have lost nearly 10 million baht ($297,000), or about 2 million yuan, in an alleged scam involving fake apartment rental listings, Thailand's Sing Sian Yer Pao newspaper reported.
(2026-10-22). China's marine economy exceeds 11 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn China's marine economy topped 11 trillion yuan (about $1.65 trillion) in 2025, accounting for 7.9% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a government report released Thursday.
(2026-10-22). China In Photos: The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades. ecns.cn Why devote a lifetime to guarding an ancient bridge? Wang Qixue, 65, has spent over 40 years repairing Luding Bridge, which spans the Dadu River.
(2026-10-22). Apples drive rural revitalization in Guizhou. ecns.cn Red apples weigh down branches at a cooperative's orchard in Gezhai Village, Houchang Town, Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 21, 2026, as late-season apples enter the harvest period.
(2026-10-22). Students, teachers in Lhasa stage performance marking 90th anniversary of Long March victory. ecns.cn Students and teachers in Chengguan District of Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, staged a cultural performance on Wednesday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory in the Long March.
(2026-10-22). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Russian President Vladimir Putin. ecns.cn
(2026-10-22). Dong ethnic women learn traditional handicraft in Guangxi. ecns.cn
(2026-10-22). Unitree unveils H2-X robot in 'Kung Fu Legend: Guardian' video, demonstrating car-lifting rescue capability. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics released a video on Wednesday showcasing its H2-X robot. Titled "Kung Fu Legend: Guardian," the video highlights the humanoid robot's powerful limbs and agile movements.
(2026-10-22). 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair opens ahead of year-end sourcing season. ecns.cn The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair opened in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday, bringing together about 4,500 exhibitors and showcasing more than 1 million gift and home products across nearly 300,000 square meters of exhibition space.
(2026-10-22). China's central bank issues commemorative coins to mark 90th anniversary of Long March. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the central bank, issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins on Thursday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory in the Long March.
(2026-10-22). Beijing's service robot output jumps 170% in first three quarters. ecns.cn Beijing's service robot output surged 170% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released Wednesday by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics and the Survey Office of the National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing.
(2026-10-22). China's basic medical insurance pooled funds pay out $259.5 billion in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's pooled funds for basic medical insurance, including maternity insurance, received 2.3028 trillion yuan (about $341.2 billion) and spent 1.75 trillion yuan (about $259.5 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the National Healthcare Security Administration on Wednesday.
(2026-10-22). Chinese premier says China, Russia serve as valuable force for stability in turbulent world. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that against the backdrop of a continuously evolving and complex international situation, China and Russia have maintained close coordination, serving as a valuable force for stability in a world marked by turbulence and transformation.
(2026-10-22). China and Egypt deepen cooperation on earthquake early warning. ecns.cn China's earthquake agency and an Egyptian research institute have signed a memorandum of understanding on earthquake disaster reduction, the China Earthquake Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-10-22). Xpeng Aeroht's flying car rolls off production line for UAE trial zone. ecns.cn The first Land Aircraft Carrier flying vehicle, the X3-F, for a low-altitude flight pilot zone in the United Arab Emirates rolled off the production line at Xpeng Aeroht's flying car factory in Guangzhou on Tuesday.
(2026-10-22). What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm elections. geo.tv Bartow County Elections Supervisor Joseph Kirk demonstrates a voting machine as new strategies are being adopted to prepare for political interference, misinformation, cyberattacks, and physical threats ahead of the 2026 midterms, in Cartersville, Georgia, US, September 2, 2026. —…
(2026-10-22). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Rahu Bhagavan : Understanding His Role in Hindu Astrology. indybay.org Explore the spiritual significance of Navagraha Rahu Bhagavan with a traditional Hindu deity statue for home worship and temple decoration. Discover Rahu Bhagavan idol designs, Navagraha god statues, Hindu religious idols, and traditional pooja accessories for devotional spaces.
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-22). Thousands Of CA SEIU 1000 Workers Have Statewide ULP Strike & Hundreds Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org SEIU 1000 which represents 100,000 workers at the State of California had an unfair labor strike UFL because of the refusal of the Newsom administration to seriously bargain with them. They rallied at the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco on October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-22). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Sacramento: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote – Protest Against Authoritarianism w/ NNU. indybay.org Meeting point: Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve | 2230 River Plaza Dr. | Sacramento, CA 95833 | All community members are asked to join in protesting alongside the nurses. | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt!
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/27: Oakland: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote Protest. indybay.org Meet at CNA HQ, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, | then we march to Kaiser Permanente HQ | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt! | This PEACEFUL protest is part of a nationwide day of strategic action…
(2026-10-22). Saturday 11/7: Copwatch Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org Grass Roots House (Walk in and go to the back room!) 2022 Blake St., Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-22). Friday 11/13: James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-22). Wednesday 11/18: TCB- The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org Rio Theatre (1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)…
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/29: Webinar: DSA Arms Embargo Campaign Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-arms-embarg……
(2026-10-22). Green Party Voter Guide for November 3, 2026. indybay.org The "GPAC" is one of the few County Councils that produce a Voter Guide for each election. We mail about 5,000 to Green households, and distribute another 10,000 through cafes, BART stations, libraries and other locations. Please read this and pass it along to other interested voters. Feel free to copy our "Voter Card" to distribute it as well.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 11/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94102…
(2026-10-22). Tuesday 10/20: Senators Schiff & Padilla: Stop the War on Iran. indybay.org 8: 30am Schiff, One Post St.; 9: 30am Padilla, 333 Bush St.
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/22: War Tax Resistance 101. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GeZj7Ws……
(2026-10-22). Milan in the Aftermath of Civil Unrest. indybay.org After a weekend of social unrest that began peacefully with protesters in Milan reacting to the high cost of living, military spending and wars that fomented a riot, the city has begun to return to a new normal.
(2026-10-22). SF Rally For Housing With Prop C & I Faces Billionaires No Campaign. indybay.org Housing and community activists rallied in San Francisco Golden Gate Pan Handle to talk about the fight for housing and the speculators and billionaires who are driving poor, senior and working people out of San Francisco…
(2026-10-22). Utah garage door rallies protest against Trump administration policies and actions. indybay.org
(2026-10-22). Thursday 10/22: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-22). No Kings Actions in Fairfax and San Anselmo. indybay.org Revulsion against Trump regime is now against the electoral system…
(2026-10-22). Friday 12/18: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-10-22). US pulls some Personnel from Riyadh Embassy as Houthi Drones Kill 3. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Drones and missiles
(2026-10-22). Choose Traditional Medicare 2026, avoid For-Profit "Medicare Advantage" juancole.com Gainesville, Fl. (Special to Informed Comment) — Medicare open enrollment season began October 15th, running through Dec.7, 2026. Enrollment is very important because selecting between Traditional Medicare (TM) and a private, for profit Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is one of the most important decisions a senior citizen can make. This decision defines which physicians /other health/mental health professionals are available , which treatments require an insurer's approval, and what the enrollee could owe in a bad year. Once made, this decision is very hard and expensive to reverse. Most states Medigap insurer…
(2026-10-22). Australian establishment exploits violent attack on MP to demonise political opposition. wsws.org The political and media establishment has preempted any investigation of the motivations of Monday's horrific incident.
(2026-10-22). French unions negotiate with Macron as mass protests explode across Europe. wsws.org The French union leaderships' meeting with the Macron government produced a political debacle for all those who argue that workers and youth can leave the leadership of strikes to these bureaucracies.
(2026-10-22). The Alberta independence referendum and the fight against Trump and the far right. wsws.org The results of Monday's referendum on the independence of Alberta—Canada's oil-rich, fourth most-populous province—are a rebuke to the far right and to the Trump administration.
(2026-10-22). Left Party, Greens and the SPD agree to austerity measures, military build-up in talks for Berlin's new Senate. wsws.org The Left Party itself is a proven pillar of the existing order and of the policies of war and austerity and is even actively participating in the campaign against its own members of parliament.
(2026-10-22). Spain's pseudo-left launches Broad Front as electoral trap for workers and youth. wsws.org The launch of the Broad Front takes place amid an eruption of mass protests and strikes across Spain and Europe, from France to Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania.
(2026-10-22). Philippine impeachment prosecutors withdraw some charges against Vice President Duterte. wsws.org Prosecutors dropped all but one of the charges against Duterte before the defense could answer, in a bid to accelerate her removal amid an escalating struggle over state power and relations with China.
(2026-10-22). New Zealand SEG candidate presents socialist and anti-war perspective at election forum. wsws.org Tom Petterson addressed a candidates' meeting in Epuni, Lower Hutt, outlining the SEG's socialist demands and its opposition to all the parties of war and austerity.
(2026-10-22). Worker crushed to death at New Jersey foundry which was previously awarded OSHA's highest safety recognition. wsws.org Henry Antonio Marmol Martinez, a 52-year-old maintenance mechanic and father of six, was crushed to death at the McWane Ductile Foundry in Phillipsburg, New Jersey—a plant OSHA had certified under its highest "Star" safety designation.
(2026-10-22). A major episode of AI market turmoil. wsws.org Growing debt and financial problems of AI-related firms may well be a harbinger of what is to come.
(2026-10-22). General Motors announces $20 billion share buyback for Wall Street, while closing Brownstown battery plant. wsws.org United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain responded to the buyback with a florid denunciation of "legalized mass looting," designed to conceal the UAW bureaucracy's concessions that have made this looting possible.
(2026-10-22). Ebola spreads to Nigeria and Kenya as epidemic expands beyond Congo (DRC). wsws.org Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola and Kenya has nine, while the Congolese epidemic has reached 9,552 cases and 4,602 deaths in eight provinces, with children dying at the highest rates.
(2026-10-22). Mexican health workers gather in second general assembly: Which way forward? wsws.org IMSS workers have united their movement in a national front and called a megamarch for a 10 percent raise. The union and the Sheinbaum government are playing for time as they seek to regain control.
(2026-10-22). The 2 Elizabeth Gurley Flynns: A new biography of the "Rebel Girl" wsws.org Mary Anne Trasciatti's valuable biography documents Flynn's passage from IWW militancy to Stalinism but leaves the roots of that transformation unexplained.
(2026-10-22). Israa was a friend for life. electronicintifada.net Israa and I grew up planning our futures together. I never imagined I would have to live mine without her.
(2026-10-22). The unshakable enterprise: A practical framework for business preparedness. independentaustralia.net 
Business continuity isn't about predicting every possible crisis. Find out what it is about.
(2026-10-22). Working from home for over-55s: Fair Work puts productivity before preference. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). fight against poverty shows progress and promise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-22). Arms Control, not Ukraine, Should Be on the Superpower Agenda. fpif.org The proposed meeting of Trump, Putin, and Xi nex month in Shenzhen could make real progress on arms control—as long as it steers clear of the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-22). The war's end game explained. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-22). What telecoms leave behind when they exit a country. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-22). BRICS-Asean: A New Architecture for Trade, Investment and Economic Opportunity. infobrics.org The BRICS-Asean Chamber of Commerce and the recently established BRICS-Asean Independent Commission for Trade and Economy signal an ambitious new direction in international economic cooperation, creating practical bridges between businesses, investors, industries and markets across member countries, Asean and the wider global economy…
(2026-10-22). Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Unlocking New Economic Opportunities. infobrics.org Ethiopia's BRICS membership is opening new opportunities across various sectors, Senior Researcher at the Foreign Affairs Institute (FAI) Himanot Eshetu told ENA…
(2026-10-22). Platforms for Regional Arrangements: Exploring the Environmental Route. infobrics.org The current article builds on some of the work in this area undertaken by BRICS+ Analytics, with key insight this time related to the possibilities of creating platforms for regional integration arrangements in the sphere of environmental policy coordination…
(2026-10-22). Kaja Kallas accuses US of supporting Russia. infobrics.org European bureaucrats fail to understand Trump's pragmatism.
(2026-10-22). Musk ordered Starlink slowdown that crippled Ukrainian drones. infobrics.org Rubio acknowledged rising tensions while Ukraine waited for answers.
(2026-10-22). When protests serve the West, they are "revolutions" . When they challenge it, they are "violent riots" mronline.org 
What matters is whose power is threatened, whose interests are served and whether the existing capitalist order is being challenged or strengthened. After all, democracy has never been independent of class interests.
(2026-10-22). The long march at ninety: Sovereignty and dual power: The Twentieth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Years before victory in 1949, Chinese communists built a state from below in the mountains of Ruijin—with its own bank, currency, schools, and recallable officials—offering lessons the Global South still needs today.
(2026-10-22). 'Palestinians Face Far Worse Consequences Every Day,' Says Brad Lander After Release From IDF Custody. portside.org 'Palestinians Face Far Worse Consequences Every Day,' Says Brad Lander After Release From IDF Custody |
(2026-10-22). A Blue Wave Won't Wash Away Our Oligarchy Problem. portside.org A Blue Wave Won't Wash Away Our Oligarchy Problem |
(2026-10-22). Profits Are Soaring. Workers' Share of Income Is Sinking. portside.org Profits Are Soaring. Workers' Share of Income Is Sinking. |
(2026-10-22). An Ancient Epic Is Brilliantly Translated for Our Times. portside.org An Ancient Epic Is Brilliantly Translated for Our Times |
(2026-10-22). Modi Seeks To Calm Allies by Shackling Gen Z Protests. portside.org Modi Seeks To Calm Allies by Shackling Gen Z Protests |
(2026-10-22). President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SADC institutions. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SADC institutions | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger, more effective Southern African Development Community (SADC) institutions to accelerate regional integration, consolidate peace and stability, while improving the lives of people across the region. ⚪ Addressing the Virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the effectiveness of the regional organisation depended not only on the decisions it made, but also on its ability to implement them. ⚪ "We need an organisation that moves with greater ur…
(2026-10-22). Packhouse gives NW farmers hope for a brighter future. sanews.gov.za Packhouse gives NW farmers hope for a brighter future | For emerging farmer Thapelo Madumo, farming is more than growing vegetables; it is an opportunity to build a future, create opportunities and contribute to his community. | With support from the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Madumo is gaining access to infrastructure and agricultural extension services that are helping him strengthen his farming enterprise and look towards growth. | His experience took centre stage on Tuesday, when North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Madoda Sambatha officially handed over…
(2026-10-22). NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding. sanews.gov.za NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 868 626 applications for the 2027 funding cycle since applications opened on 18 September 2026. ⚪ According to the latest application dashboard earlier this week, female applicants account for 616 558 (70.98%) of the total applications, while male applicants make up 252 068 (29.02%). ⚪ Of the applications received, 800 382 are from prospective university students, while 68 244 are from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college applicants. ⚪ The figures also show that 6…
(2026-10-22). Over 150 000 applicants respond to SAPS recruitment drive. sanews.gov.za Over 150 000 applicants respond to SAPS recruitment drive | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded an overwhelming response to its online recruitment drive for 5 500 police trainees, with 156 131 profile registrations recorded nationwide in less than 24 hours after the portal opened at midnight on Wednesday. | The recruitment drive invites South Africans under the age of 35, irrespective of race or gender, who meet the requirements to apply for an opportunity to pursue a career in policing and contribute to the fight against crime. | "Of the 156 131 individuals who registered profiles, 78 473 comple…
(2026-10-22). ACSA confirms bomb threat incident at King Phalo Airport. sanews.gov.za ACSA confirms bomb threat incident at King Phalo Airport | Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a reported bomb threat involving FlySafair flight FA388 was successfully de-escalated at King Phalo Airport in East London in the Eastern Cape. | Passenger Services received a call reporting a bomb threat involving the flight at 07: 59 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. | The relevant terminal supervisor and airport security were notified, prompting the activation of established security protocols. | "I wish to assure all travellers and users of our ACSA airports that the situation was successfully handle…
(2026-10-22). SA-Lesotho to discuss border operations. sanews.gov.za SA-Lesotho to discuss border operations | The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are today participating in the Lesotho—South Africa Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting aimed at strengthening border management operations. ⚪ "The upcoming meeting in Ladybrand [in the Free State] will provide South Africa and Lesotho with an opportunity to advance bilateral discussions on shared border-management priorities and strengthen cooperation towards more secure, efficient and integrated border operations," the BMA and SARS said ahead of Thursday's meeting. ⚪ Key areas of…
(2026-10-22). SANParks upgrades Addo Elephant National Park for R136.5 million. sanews.gov.za SANParks upgrades Addo Elephant National Park for R136.5 million | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has invested R136.5 million to upgrade facilities and basic infrastructure at Addo Elephant National Park, improving its tourism offering, visitor experience, and operational sustainability. | "The guest experience must be a key focus of the revitalisation of our national parks, including Addo Elephant National Park. Visitors should experience the very best South Africa has to offer in terms of quality accommodation and facilities, with options at multiple price points," Minister of Forestry, Fisheries a…
(2026-10-22). PM Shehbaz arrives in Peshawar for apex committee meeting, security briefing. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Peshawar on Thursday to attend an apex committee meeting on the law and order situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), with a major development package for the province also expected to be announced during his visit, sources said. | According to sources, the prime minister was scheduled to receive a briefing on the security situation in the province and participate in the apex committee meeting, which will discuss peace and stability in K-P. | Members of the provincial advisory council arrived at Governor House to meet PM Shehbaz, while relevant officials of the Regional…
(2026-10-22). Dengue cases surge sharply across K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Dengue virus infections are rising sharply across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, with 1,510 cases reported during October so far, including 99 new infections confirmed in the past 24 hours, according to the provincial health department. | The department's daily dengue situation report identified Kohat as the worst-affected district, reporting 975 cases during October, followed by Peshawar with 209 cases. The total number of confirmed dengue infections in the province has reached 4,091 this year, while one death has been reported in Dera Ismail Khan. | According to the district-wise report for 2026, Kohat and Peshawar rem…
(2026-10-22). PHC bars arrest of K-P Assembly deputy speaker. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday restrained the police from arresting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker Suraiya Bibi under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance and suspended the administration's notification sealing her official residence. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Muhammad Fahim Wali heard the writ petition filed by the deputy speaker through her counsel, Yasar Khattak Advocate. The court issued notices to the chief secretary, inspector general of police and other relevant authorities, directing them to submit their replies by the next date of…
(2026-10-22). Governor halts supply of hazardous wheat. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-22). Five freed, 17 mill workers missing. tribune.com.pk 
Some of the passengers abducted by unidentified armed men from a passenger coach and a sugar mills bus near Cheera Minor on the Indus Highway in DI Khan have been released, while 17 mill workers remain missing. | Residents staged a protest at Paroa Adda, blocking the main Indus Highway to demand the safe recovery of the missing workers. | According to reports, the incident occurred on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday within the jurisdiction of Paroa police station. Armed men intercepted a coach travelling from Dera Ghazi Khan to Rawalpindi and took several passengers away. Reports also emerged that secu…
(2026-10-22). Tree transplantation orchard opened. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's first tree transplantation orchard has opened to the public at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Faisalabad, where 166 trees aged between 30 and 60 years have been transplanted to make way for the Metro Bus project. | Commissioner Faisalabad Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh visited the orchard and inspected the transplanted trees. | Congratulating the citizens on the establishment of the orchard, the commissioner said similar facilities were being developed at Kaleem Shaheed Park and Iqbal Park (Dhobi Ghat Ground). | He said 59 trees had been transplanted at Kaleem Shaheed Park and 127 at Iqbal Park so far. | Of the 795 trees…
(2026-10-22). LHC quashes case over unproven allegation. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a person cannot be prosecuted under Section 182 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) merely because an allegation or information provided by them could not be substantiated. | Justice Ghulam Sarwar Nehung, in a written judgment, held that the prosecution must establish that the information was knowingly false and provided with mala fide intent. | The judge observed that failure to prove an allegation and proving it false were two distinct matters. | The court held that a person providing information in good faith could not be convicted under the provision merely because i…
(2026-10-22). Minor domestic worker beaten to death by employer. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-22). Suspect in boy's killing dies in 'encounter'. tribune.com.pk 
The main suspect in the killing of a 15-year-old orphan boy, who was allegedly run over by a car in Multan, died in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Bahawalpur, while his accomplice escaped, police said on Wednesday. | Two separate cases have been registered, one regarding the suspect's escape from police custody in Multan and the other concerning the alleged police encounter in Bahawalpur. | According to details, suspect Tauqeer was being transferred from the DHA police station in Multan to the CCD when the police vehicle suffered a punctured tyre. | During the tyre change, Tauq…
(2026-10-22). Lahore Gymkhana concedes inadequate rent payment. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore Gymkhana Club's chairman has acknowledged that the Rs5,000 annual rent for more than 100 acres of prime state land is inadequate, suggesting it should be raised to at least Rs10 million, prompting a Punjab Assembly committee to question how successive governments had allowed the arrangement to continue for decades without proper valuation or oversight. | The special committee questioned the failure of governments to secure appropriate return from over 100 acres of prime state land leased to the club for the nominal annual rent of Rs5,000. | The Punjab Assembly Special Committee No. 6, chaired by MPA…
(2026-10-22). George W Bush's brother backs Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race. aljazeera.com Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
(2026-10-22). World leaders warn of security flaws found in PHP programming language. aljazeera.com AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by about 70 percent of websites.
(2026-10-21). Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong speaks out against covert filming. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong spoke out against covert filming on Wednesday, saying such behavior violates personal privacy and shows a lack of respect, regardless of the filmer's identity or intentions.
(2026-10-22). World leaders warn against security flaw found in PHP computer programming. aljazeera.com AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by more than 70 percent of websites.
(2026-10-22). Guardian: "Tom Cruise's Digger is a commercial flop — but also the perfect climate film for our time" wattsupwiththat.com "… It is also the near-perfect climate change film for our era. …"
(2026-10-22). Brother of George W Bush endorses Democratic Senate candidate in Texas. aljazeera.com Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
(2026-10-22). Frente Amplio: sectas maoístas y trotskistas. indybay.org Frente Amplio incluye dos sectas. Motivo para estar alertas con las sectas trotskistas y maoístas. Reproducción y extensión de la noticia de Ries (Red Iberoamericana para el Estudio de las Sectas).
(2026-10-22). 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday: Christiansted, Virgin Islands to the Landing at Leidesdorff, SF. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. reportedly joined the Catholic Church and became a Mexican Citizen to facilitate acquiring a vast Mexican land grant. Rancho Río de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521-acres, his Ranch Compound headquartered in today's City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California entitled in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. with very unique stipulations.
(2026-10-22). Colombian president purges National Museum of works promoting 'communism'. aljazeera.com Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a 'counterrevolution' against cultural institutions.
(2026-10-22). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-22). Cómo se manipula a la ´generación Z ª. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-22). L'Azerbaigian e la questione dell'hijab. strategic-culture.su Riflessioni sui confini tra laicità , sovranità e stabilità sociale | Segue nostro La controversia relativa all'uso dell'hijab nelle scuole azere ha assunto nuove dimensioni nel mese di ottobre, in seguito all'attuazione di norme sul codice di abbigliamento che hanno comportato il divieto di accesso alle istituzioni pubbliche per studentesse e insegnanti. L'episodio ha scatenato manifestazioni, arresti e critiche da parte delle organizza…
(2026-10-22). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…
(2026-10-21). That time when Donald Trump asked Iran to Nuke American Cities. juancole.com ( Well, let me start with this: If I went back in time and tried to tell my parents or anyone else in that ancient world of my childhood and youth about a future Donald Trump presidency (and managed to explain — no sm…
(2026-10-21). Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China. geo.tv Russian President Vladimir Putin, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials attend a meeting at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 21, 2026. — ReutersPutin announces release of retired US teacher held in Russia.Ukraine complains of disruption to use…
(2026-10-21). New US Great Game in Central Asia? Rubio faces reality check. infobrics.org Washington is seeking influence over Eurasia's strategic trade corridors, from Central Asia to Turkey and Greece. Rubio's visit exposes both the ambitions and contradictions of Trump's approach to Russia and China.
(2026-10-21). Fact check: Viral visuals do not show Bangladeshi man, woman executed in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Several people, including Indian propaganda accounts based on their past posts, have been sharing visuals on multiple social media platforms since October 16, 2026, allegedly showing a Bangladeshi man and woman executed over an indecent act in a mosque in Makkah. However, some of the visuals are old, while others have been doctored. | A Bangladeshi man and woman were executed on October 14, 2026, after being convicted of committing an "indecent act" inside a mosque, according to the Saudi interior ministry. The ministry did not specify the nature of the offending act. | Bangladesh has reached out to the Saudi…
(2026-10-21). Riyadh Overhauls Its Regional Strategy. international-reporters.com Caught between the deployment of French troops, a newly minted defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, and a sudden freeze on NEOM's massive construction projects, the quagmire of the Yemeni conflict is rapidly derailing the Saudi Kingdom's ambitions of greatness.At King Khalid International…
(2026-10-21). Britain Deploys Royal Air Force to Support Saudi Monarchy Against Yemeni Resistance. wibailoutpeople.org Prime Minister Andy Burham says the fighter jets are only there for "defensive purposes" while the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is facing monumental defeats against the Ansur Allah By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday October 21, 2026Geostrategic Analysis As the Yemeni resistance movement, the Ansur Allah, carries on its struggle against the western imperialist-backed Kingdom …
(2026-10-21). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-21). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-21). How Many Goals Cristiano Ronaldo Will Score Today, Fans Wait to Count. ummid.com As Al Nassr FC prepares to take on Neom in its next Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) Group Match Tuesday October 20, 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to count how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score.
(2026-10-21). Trump endorses Bibi, JD Vance won't follow? US VP explains why he's staying out of Israel's polls. hindustantimes.com A fresh political divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over Israel's upcoming elections. After Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, Vance declined to back any Israeli candidate, saying his focus was on American candidates and the US midterm elections. His remarks have fuelled speculation about differences within the administration over Israel, amid previous disagreements over policy towards Israel and Iran.
(2026-10-21). Most voters in key states want to block US arms transfers to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org A majority of likely voters in each of six key swing states — Georgia, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas — say they approve of measures to block the transfer of bombs to Israel, according to a
(2026-10-21). Another Attack on Iran After the Elections Remains a Possibility. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After months of uncertainty and political wrangling, the United States and Israel are approaching two pivotal elections that could directly affect the political futures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's parliamentary election is scheduled for October 27, 2026, while the US midterm …
(2026-10-21). Hegseth secretly meets Netanyahu as US prepares to resume attacks on Iran. wsws.org The secret meeting at Ovda air base took place eight days before Israel's election and amid US press reports that the Pentagon has been ordered to prepare for major combat operations against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-21). Israel Flew Dozens of Fighter Jets Near Iran's Border on Monday: Axios. news.antiwar.com Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew near the border of Iran on Monday, according to a report from Axios, a move that may have been meant to provoke an Iranian attack. The report, which cited unnamed US and Israeli officials, said that the Israeli warplanes flew through Syrian and Iraqi airspace, following a flight path …
(2026-10-21). Netanyahu Says His Directive to the Israeli Military Is to 'Overthrow the Iranian Regime'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his directive to the Israeli military is to "overthrow the regime in Iran" as he continues to ramp up his rhetoric in the days before the October 27 Israeli elections. "My directive to the IDF, the Mossad, and the defense establishment… [is] to overthrow the regime …
(2026-10-21). Pezeshkian: US Must Lift Sanctions, Threats Before Any Talks as Iran Distrusts Washington. orinocotribune.com President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian nation no longer trusts the US as it attacked the country two times amid talks. President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States must lift its threats and sanctions before any talks can proceed, saying the Iranian people no longer trust Washington after its attacks on Iran during diplomatic talks. …
(2026-10-21). Kelly Ayotte's Data Center Reversal Has A Potential Million-Dollar Footnote. levernews.com 
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(2026-10-21). Trump's Transportation Secretary Wants You to Pay More Junk Fees. otherwords.org You probably won't believe this, boys and girls, but there was a time when government regulatory officials believed it was their public duty to — get this — serve the public! | How? By enforcing laws intended to protect consumers, workers, the environment, and other targets of raw corporate greed. Today, though, the far-right plutocrats behind Trump's Project 2025 have turned our national protection agencies into private escort services for corporate predators. | Consider the monopolistic airline giants that have made price gouging and passenger abuse their normal business practice. | It got so bad th…
(2026-10-21). All Art Is Political When You Live in a Genocidal Dystopia. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Oct 16, 2026 During a speech at the Las Vegas Sphere on Saturday, Metallica frontman James Hetfield took aim at artists like Macklemore for making political statements about the genocide in Gaza during their concerts. "I just gotta say, Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with …
(2026-10-21). 'I oppose genocide' singer on Israel stealing likeness for AI slopaganda video. skwawkbox.org Portuguese-British-Angolan singer DDB has issued a statement condemning Israel's theft of her likeness for an AI 'slopaganda' video. The video, which tries to deny that the colony is a colony, was posted by the official @israel X account with a comment that Israel had 'gone home'. But clips remain online: "I oppose genocide" In her …
(2026-10-21). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-21). Targeting Samidoun will not intimidate solidarity with Palestine — Jaldía Abubakra. samidoun.net Targeting Samidoun will not intimidate solidarity with Palestine Jaldía Abubakra While we are witnessing a genocide live, documented by its victims and displayed by its own perpetrators, there are media outlets and journalists who have the audacity to target those who organize for the freedom of Palestine. They turn the defense of prisoners into grounds …
(2026-10-21). Democracy Now! 2026-10-21 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 21, 2026; Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort; "When the Bubble Bursts": Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs | Headlines for October 21, 2026; Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort; "When the Bubble Bursts": Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs…
(2026-10-21). US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro Is Politically Motivated, Says Sheinbaum. orinocotribune.com Claudia Sheinbaum maintained that the measure seeks electoral support among certain sectors. On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she believes the arrest warrant issued by a Florida court against former Cuban President Raúl Castro is primarily politically motivated and linked to the US elections. The Mexican president's statements came after the Florida Attorney General's …
(2026-10-21). Cuba Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, condemned the arrest warrant against Raúl Castro issued in Florida, calling it a political maneuver for electoral purposes. He described the arrest warrant issued on Monday, October 19, in Florida, United States, against former Cuban president, General Raúl Castro Ruz as a "pathetic Miami circus" and a "reprehensible action" …
(2026-10-21). Economic Reforms in Cuba Open Up New Possibilities for Private Companies in Neighborhood Market Network. orinocotribune.com Currently, Cuba is transforming part of its state network of warehouses, markets, and butcher shops into Neighborhood Markets, establishments that remain state-owned but whose management can be taken over by the private sector, cooperatives, state-owned enterprises, or foreign investors. According to Cuban authorities, this initiative aims to bring food and other supplies closer to communities, …
(2026-10-21). Cuba, catastrofe sociale e umanitaria. strategic-culture.su Gli errori compiuti negli ultimi decenni dal Partito Comunista di Cuba e il criminale e pluridecennale embargo statunitense, rinvigorito e rafforzato negli ultimi mesi da Marco Rubio a nome dell'amministrazione statunitense stanno portando Cuba verso la catastrofe sociale e umanitaria. | Segue nostro Oggi Cuba è intanto un'isola spopolata. Di dodici milioni di cubani, almeno un milione e mezzo se ne erano già andati prima del 2020 e due…
(2026-10-21). Google DeepMind Engineer Resigns in Protest of Pentagon Contract. theintercept.com 
Sofia Liguori, a research engineer working at DeepMind, resigned in protest this week from Google's pioneering artificial intelligence laboratory. Unlike a wave of other AI researchers who have Disenchanted and disturbed by Google's military contracts with the U.S. and Israel, Liguori says she could no longer stand working a…
(2026-10-21). 'Apartheid automation': How Israel uses AI to monitor Palestinian land, movement and lives. tribune.com.pk 
From detecting changes to Palestinian homes through satellite imagery to scanning faces at military checkpoints and identifying people for deadly strikes, Israel's expanding use of artificial intelligence is raising concerns about how automated technology is being used to control Palestinian lives. | In the occupied West Bank, AI-powered systems are helping Israeli authorities monitor land, buildings and movement, raising fears that the technology could facilitate demolitions and accelerate displacement. | In Gaza, investigations have documented accounts of AI-generated lists of suspected targets being used to…
(2026-10-21). Burnham govt declares war on pro-Palestine pupils, teachers. skwawkbox.org Education secretary Lucy Powell has announced a crackdown on the pro-Palestine speech and activism of teachers and pupils. Powell is a long-time member of the 'Labour Friends of Israel' (LFI) pressure group, voted for the terror banning of Palestine Action and did not vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. Powell has announced that the Burnham …
(2026-10-21). Palestine is already living under the Big Tech authoritarianism the world is being sold. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-21). Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza as 10-Year-Old Boy Succumbs to Wounds From Earlier IDF Attack. news.antiwar.com
(2026-10-21). Cancer patient and grandmother Amal Ghazi al-Rifi and her daughter Yasmin al-Rifi abducted by occupation forces in Gaza. samidoun.net 
Two Palestinian women from Gaza, Amal Ghazi al-Rifi, a cancer patient, & her daughter Yasmin Refaat al-Rifi, were abducted by Zionists at Rafah crossing returning to Gaza from medical care in Egypt on the evening of Tuesday, 20 October 2026. This video features Amal's grandson speaking about his missing grandmother. Amal and Yasmin were returning …
(2026-10-21). Hypotheses on Contemporary Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Reinaldo Iturriza López — Oct 17, 2026 1. In the preparatory notes for his Book of Passages, Walter Benjamin referred to the overcoming of the concepts of decadence and progress as two sides of the same coin. As for the latter, his critique was directed specifically at the "bourgeois way of thinking." Under its …
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: Families Affected by June 24 Earthquakes Move to New Temporary Housing Units. orinocotribune.com On Monday afternoon, dozens of families who had lost their homes in the June 24 double earthquake were moved to the first temporary houses built in Ciudad Caribia by the Venezuelan government. These families that transferred to the single-family temporary housing units on Monday, October 19, had been living at the César Nieves temporary shelter …
(2026-10-21). Venezuela: From revolution to recolonization. links.org.au 
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz examine the Venezuelan leadership's capitulation before US imperialism, historical precedents and long-term implications.
(2026-10-21). Biting the hand that arms Kyiv? On TV, Zelensky takes massive American support grievances public | US. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Washington of imposing unexplained restrictions on Starlink and Starshield services and failing to provide advance warnings of Russian missile attacks. Zelensky also warned that Ukraine is running critically low on US-supplied Patriot interceptors and urged further assistance. The White House has strongly denied his claims, as Kyiv expresses frustration over military support delays and stalled efforts to tighten sanctions on Russia.
(2026-10-21). Resisting uprooting in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settlers are blocking, assaulting, and robbing Palestinian olive harvesters. For some 100,000 families in the West Bank who rely on the harvest for income, this season may decide whether the olive harvest survives at all.
(2026-10-21). Occupation forces display photos of Ibrahim Hamed in solitary confinement during invasion of Silwad, threatening Palestinian prisoners and detainees. samidoun.net 
Late last night and early this morning, 21 October 2026 in Silwad, in the West Bank of occupied Palestine, Zionist occupation forces stormed the village, invading and taking over Palestinian homes as military bases and conducting widespread field interrogations of dozens of Palestinians. During the interrogations and inside the occupied homes, they displayed and posted …
(2026-10-21). Trump's Obsession With Somalia Isn't Just Racist. It's Been Lethal. theintercept.com 
(2026-10-21). Law, Written in Spray Paint. publicbooks.org "Paying attention to the temporary markings etched onto the asphalt, we are afforded a glimpse into the otherwise hidden world that lies below the city's surface."
(2026-10-21). AFL-CIO's Shuler tells Tucson to vote now because 'shit's too expensive'. peoplesworld.org 
TUCSON, Ariz.—A standing room-only crowd of union members and retirees greeted AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler in Tucson to kick off a labor walk as part of Saturday's No Kings Day observations. Over a hundred campaigners gathered at the IBEW union hall to meet Shuler, while thousands more Tucsonans turned out at a half-dozen other locations …
(2026-10-21). 'East of Eden' review: A sprawling and relevant critique of American values. peoplesworld.org 
East of Eden, the Netflix series based on the John Steinbeck novel and the '50s film that followed it, is a work of two remarkable auteurs, the writer Zoe Kazan and the actress Florence Pugh. Steinbeck's sometimes sprawling critique of American values and the American character and their molding by a rabid capitalism where money …
(2026-10-21). Sally Rooney, Palestine Action and Britain's anti-terror Law. peoplesworld.org 
On 14 October 2026, Faber & Faber, the British publisher of Irish writer Sally Rooney, confirmed it will no longer offer her works in any format in the British market. The reason for this decision is Britain's anti-terror legislation: Rooney publicly stated that she would use her book royalties to support "Palestine Action," an organization …
(2026-10-21). Dungeons Dragons creative team goes union with CWA. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The dice have rolled in favor of worker organization. The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) creative team has gone union, with the Communications Workers, despite opposition from their employer, the electronic and board game giant Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary. The 100 workers are the latest group of employees to enlist with CODE-CWA, …
(2026-10-21). Union members map a fighting strategy from shop floor to ballot box. peoplesworld.org 
DEARBORN, Mich.—Facing a MAGA administration that attacks workers at home and fuels wars abroad, union members from across Michigan gathered at United Auto Workers Local 600 this past Saturday to map out a working-class response ahead of the November midterm elections. The Labor Town Hall became a rallying cry to leverage union power not just …
(2026-10-21). As MAGA tries to rig the vote, Black students say no. peoplesworld.org 
On Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen from North Carolina A&T sat down at the whites-only lunch counter of the Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave. Students from Bennett College, the Black women's college across town, soon joined them, and within weeks the sit-in movement had spread across the South. Students from those same …
(2026-10-21). Trump is trying to criminalize solidarity: "Minnesota 15" defendants speak. therealnews.com 
We speak with three union workers who are among the "Minnesota 15" defendants the Trump administration is targeting for organizing to defend their Minneapolis communities from ICE earlier this year. | We speak with three union workers who are among the "Minnesota 15" defendants the Trump administration is targeting for organizing to defend their Minneapolis communities from ICE earlier this year. ICE,Minneapolis,Trump,unions,video,Minnesota 15
(2026-10-21). Marco Rubio's big trade signal in Mumbai: US—India deal 'very, very close' to the finish line | Watch. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India-US ties as an "extraordinary alignment" on core national interests. Speaking in Mumbai, Rubio highlighted cooperation in trade, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific security. Listen here…
(2026-10-21). What's the point of a permanent US military base in Poland? responsiblestatecraft.org When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States
(2026-10-21). A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-21). Evidence of a Russian 'hybrid war' in Europe is vanishingly thin. responsiblestatecraft.org These days, barely a week goes by in Europe without a drone sighting, a fire or a power outage being blamed on Russia. We're told that these incidents are all part of a relentless, and escalating, "hybrid war" that Moscow is waging against the continent. Tensions escalated dramatically last month after Germany formally
(2026-10-21). The Left: A fundamental historical ambiguity. links.org.au 
To rebuild a project for the radical transformation of society, it is necessary to deconstruct what is meant by "the Left," writes Franàßois Sabado.
(2026-10-21). Stop weaponising shocking attack on Helen Haines MP. socialist-alliance.org 
Sue Bolton and Sarah Hathway, on behalf of Socialist Alliance, condemn the terrible attack on Helen Haines MP and call for an end to its weaponisation.
(2026-10-21). Line 5 Opponents Confront Wis. Gov. Evers: 'Drink the Future Water of Lake Superior'. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-10-21). French journalist Saporta suspended for challenging 'Macroniste' over school protests. skwawkbox.org French journalist Isabelle Saporta has been suspended by TV channel LCI for daring to challenge a former minister in anti-democratic president Emmanuel Macron's government over the 'Lycéens' protests sweeping France. "Ashes of shame" Saporta was co-hosting the 'Brunet Unfiltered' programme when she told French 'deputy' (MP) Prisca Thevenot that Macron's rule was "sink[ing]" France and …
(2026-10-21). Latest antisemitism scam suggests Jewish pupils face antisemitism at Jewish schools. skwawkbox.org The Israel lobby won't allow itself to be constrained by facts or reason in its attempts to support Israel and smear its critics — and the same applies to the latest attempted moral panic. Pro-Israel 'mainstream' media are amplifying a soon-to-be-published government report that claims at least 60% of Jewish children have faced antisemitism at …
(2026-10-21). Türkiye's ASEAN Upgrade Needs Fewer Sectors and Harder Targets. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer On 21 July, ASEAN formally accorded Türkiye Dialogue Partner status and set the next test immediately: a new Plan of Action, with the modalities of Türkiye's wider engagement still to be negotiated. The official communiqué credited Ankara's commitment to "more comprehensive and substantive cooperation". That wording is easy to misread. The …
(2026-10-21). The revolutionary process in France. unitedworldint.com The French people have crossed a threshold. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country, particularly in Paris, to protest the neoliberal regime despite police violence. Violence bred violence. Crowds of workers and students surged toward the gates of the Élysée Palace. Protesters and police clashed throughout the night on …
(2026-10-21). Bucks County's domestic violence response agency marks 50 years. whyy.org On Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered in a courtyard in Doylestown as organizers read the names of 119 Bucks County residents who have died from domestic violence since the 1980s. | Organizers said the "night of remembrance" is a solemn reminder of the importance of the work done by "I think a lot of times people don't realize how deadly domestic violence is," said Jen Locker, executive director of A Woman's Place. "They think it's just an issue in…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Rutgers unions criticize university's salary proposal as contract talks continue. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Management at Rutgers University has drawn the ire of unions it has been negotiating with since spring over how they presented its salary proposal. | In a letter obtained by WHYY News, Abdel Kanan, Rutgers' associate vice president and deputy general counsel, said the salary proposals, which have ranged from 6—10% depending on the union, "are not feasible in the economic times." | Rutgers countered with a university-wide program it said would direc…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots. whyy.org Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. | NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said even if Colin Kaepernick does not find his way on an NFL roster this upcoming season the league would welcome his insights to "help us and guide us and help us to make better decisions" on complex issues.
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Philly teens advocate for universal free student SEPTA passes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ciera Drayton, 14, just started high school but already knows the stress of daily commuting. She lives in South Philadelphia but attends Mercy Career and Technical School on the north side. She wakes up at 5 a.m. every day and uses her student SEPTA pass to take two buses, the 47 and 60, to arrive at school around 7: 30 a.m. | Her commute can be crowded and chaotic, and paying for public transit is yet another challenge. Her mother had a baby just as the school year began, an…
(2026-10-21). Trump, Putin, Ukraine and fuel prices. whyy.org Why has Trump repeatedly sided with Putin? What does it mean for America's security, economy and the war in Ukraine?
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-10-21). Key moments in Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. whyy.org Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to The one-time Super Bowl MVP is expected to make a full recovery. | A timeline of Hurts' medical issues this season: | Oct. 4, 2026: | Hurts takes a cleat to his left calf during a game against the Los Angeles Rams. | Oct. 8, 2026: | Hurts visits the Eagles training room requesting treatment for his calf after practicing in full for two days.
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-21). Autumn is here, and leaves are falling. What should Philadelphia residents do with them? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Over the next few weeks, the autumn cooling will coat the ground in hues of red, orange and yellow. | For many, a blanket of leaves underfoot is a fall staple, but others will look to rid their lawns of the leafy interlopers. But experts say that it might be time to put down the rake. An estimated
(2026-10-21). Inside a Philadelphia clinic's intensive approach to suicide prevention. whyy.org
(2026-10-21). Want to make friends in Philly? These rugby players suggest a good tackle. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Travis Hegasi first joined the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club in the spring of 2000. There were barely enough people to make a team. | Fifteen players on the field, and three subs, all locked in to support one another in a sport whose intensity, she says, can forge lifelong bonds. | "We went to battle, 18 of us," the now 50-year-old veteran of the sport recalled on an early fall evening in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood. | Now a coach with the gender-inclusive club…
(2026-10-21). Trea Turner, Analytics, Dave Dombrowski The World Series. whyy.org It's been almost a week since Dave Dombrowski spoke to the media about the 2026 season. Some closing thoughts on his comments.
(2026-10-21). From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis refuse partition and repression. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-21). European Civil Unrest Highlights the Social Crisis in the Western Industrial States. wibailoutpeople.org From France, Belgium, Italy, Albania and beyond the existing world system is disintegrating By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday October 21, 2026Political Economy Review From early October students have taken the lead in expressing their discontent with the economics of educational administration in France. The walkouts, strikes and rebellions did not erupt in a political …
(2026-10-21). Madison: Labor Community Supporters Join UAW Local 2320 Members at Informational Picket to Demand a Just Contract at Legal Action of Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). Starbucks Baristas Show Up at CEO's Talk at UT Austin's School of Business. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Last Wednesday, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol gave a VIP talk at UT Austin's McCombs School of Business. Austin baristas showed up too. Through heat AND rain, union baristas and allies picketed outside, marched to Rowling Hall, and chanted "No Contract, No Coffee!" loud enough that it disrupted his event. …
(2026-10-21). United Legal Workers at Legal Action of Wisconsin Demand Fair Contract Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
United Legal Workers at Legal Action of Wisconsin Demand Fair Contract — Sign Petition Here:…
(2026-10-21). Support Nurses at St. Mary's in Madison Sign Petition Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-21). WBW Takes Part in Local Rallies to Move U.S. Congress to End War on Iran. worldbeyondwar.org 
World BEYOND War's chapter in Madison held a press conference on the sidewalk in front of Senator Tammy Baldwin's office in Madison, Wisconsin. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-21). Apple Bans "Nudify" Apps, A Massive Victory for Survivors. commondreams.org UltraViolet, a leading national women-led gender-justice organization responsible for numerous impactful victories against sexual predators and tech-facilitated sexual violence, issued the following statement in response to Apple updating its
(2026-10-21). Ken Salazar Is Campaigning Against A Tax On People Like Ken Salazar. levernews.com 
(2026-10-21). Indians struggle to prove voting eligibility amid voter roll revision. geo.tv
(2026-10-21). UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests. geo.tv Police personnel scuffle with protesters who crossed the barricades during a protest by the All India Students' Association demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, India, October 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-21). Vietnam: Independent Trade Unions Suppressed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker walks past a sign with the Vietnamese Communist Party flag in Hanoi, October 5, 2020. | © 2020 NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images | The Vietnamese government is systematically suppressing the rights of workers to organize independent unions despite trade agreements that require it to support labor rights.Officials have repeatedly made false, misleading, and deceptive claims about supporting independent unions while making clear that they would target anyone who tried to exercise labor rights. The government routinely used criminal laws to prosecute rights activists.Vietnam's…
(2026-10-21). French Protests: Netanyahu-Trump Iran War Pricey Gasoline have left 28% of the French Hungry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The demonstrations across France this past weekend had many causes and attracted protesters from a wide swathe of French society. Among the many causes, however, was one in which our readers will have a special interest. It was the price of fuel, which is high in France precisely because of the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran. |
(2026-10-21). Olive Theft is Just one Component of Israel's Colonial Structure. juancole.com ( The UN Special Rapporteurs…
(2026-10-21). Analysis estimates 1.5 million Latinos have lost SNAP benefits since the tax law passed. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-10-21). Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to decide whether federal courts can review his detention. nationofchange.org 
Justice Alito twice extended the filing deadline, and the full Third Circuit declined to rehear the case by a single vote.
(2026-10-21). Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes five-year Arctic oil rule covering polar bear and walrus disturbance. nationofchange.org 
The industry's own estimate counts 123 polar bear harassments and no deaths over the period, while the agency's rule lists how deaths could still occur.
(2026-10-21). From Small Islands to Antalya: COP31 Must Move Climate Promises from Paper to People. nationofchange.org 
The former president of Seychelles writes that the climate summit in Antalya, Turkey must turn promises into delivery for small island states.
(2026-10-21). "The River Can't Be Trusted" nationofchange.org 
After wildfires scarred the Sacramento Mountains above Ruidoso, New Mexico, the community was under heightened threat of catastrophic flooding. Officials were aware but continued to promote the town to tourists who were oblivious to the danger.
(2026-10-21). States Are Forcing Hospitals To Offer More People Financial Aid. In Oregon, It's Working. nationofchange.org 
Oregon passed a law to require hospitals to proactively screen patients to see if they qualify for financial aid. Patients got immediate relief. Hospitals pushed to roll back the law following federal cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies.
(2026-10-21). Women more likely than men to say officials have failed on sexual assault. nationofchange.org New polling, shared exclusively with The 19th, finds a gender gap in trust of elected officials and college Greek culture, two weeks before the midterms.
(2026-10-21). US shocker: Woman confesses to killing five-year-old daughter, Indian-origin father seeks financial assistance for funeral. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A woman in New York allegedly killed her five-year-old daughter and later called the police to confess to the crime. Now, the girl's father, who is of Indian origin, is seeking financial help to cover her funeral expenses.On October 14, 32-year-old Francis Cabello called the emergency number 911 and reportedly told the police, "I killed my daughter."When police arrived at Cabello's home in Queens, they found the girl, Fabiana, unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.Cabello was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She has not disclosed the r…
(2026-10-21). Separated by borders, united by scam: Four Indians, three Pakistanis join hands to defraud Canadian banks using AI. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Three Pakistani men allegedly worked with four Indian men living in Canada to cheat Canadian banks using fake identities created with artificial intelligence (AI).According to Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the suspects allegedly used AI-generated passports and photographs to create fake identities and open bank accounts. The Pakistani members reportedly opened the accounts online, while their Indian partners in Canada received the credit cards. The cards were then used to spend the full credit limits before being discarded.The alleged fraud came to light on October…
(2026-10-21). Libya's maritime deal with Türkiye angers EU states. x.com 
The pact is "illegal, null and void" and violates international maritime law and other states' sovereign rights, Greece and Cyprus have said | Libya's eastern-based parliament has approved a disputed maritime agreement with Türkiye, drawing condemnation from Greece and Cyprus over competing boundaries and energy rights in the Mediterranean. | The House of Representatives voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse the agreement, which was first signed in November 2019 between Ankara and Libya's internationally recognized government in Tripoli. Lawmakers also overturned a 2020 decision to sever political ties…
(2026-10-21). How The U.S. Army's 'Navy' Aims To Go More Autonomous With Its Vessels In The Pacific. twz.com 
The U.S. Army wants to infuse new autonomous capabilities into its current and future fleets of amphibious landing ships and other watercraft. The service is also aiming to acquire up to 100 new purpose-built uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The
(2026-10-21). Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Spotted Carrying New AIM-174B And AIM-260 Long-Range Missiles Together. twz.com 
The image of the VX-31 Super Hornet gives us a glimpse of what's soon to appear in the fleet, and the two missiles will also be joined by the AIM-424 Malice.
(2026-10-21). Any Decision To Buy New-Build F-16s Not An "Urgent" Priority: USAF. twz.com 
A top USAF general said new F-16s are "maybe the lazy" route, but are an option as the service strives for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035.
(2026-10-21). Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Shown Launching Aerial Drones For The First Time. twz.com 
New video shows a 12-tube drone launcher and two deployable masts in action, offering new insights to what Ghost Shark can do and how it could be used.
(2026-10-21). Florida executes William Reaves Jr., 77, a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. wsws.org Reaves execution encapsulates the barbarism of capital punishment in America: the execution of an elderly man, a combat veteran whose psychological injuries were never put before the jury, sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury.
(2026-10-21). Volkswagen plans worldwide pay freeze until 2030. wsws.org With immediate effect, the salaries of roughly 650,000 VW employees worldwide are to be frozen. For the 275,000 employees in Germany, a multi-year pay freeze would mean a loss in real income of far more than ten percent. The works council and the IG Metall union are downplaying the move.
(2026-10-21). Smart Solar fires over 80 after wildcat strike in Türkiye. wsws.org Workers at Smart Solar's factory in Aliaƒüa, ƒ∞zmir, are fighting mass layoffs, unpaid wages and the company's refusal to recognize the union they chose.
(2026-10-21). Flood disaster in Istanbul, at least 9 people dead. wsws.org While the well-to-do waited it out in secure luxury residences or left the city altogether, working people—those living in basement flats and along the streams, and those forced to go to work—bore the real cost of the disaster.
(2026-10-21). Postal workers oppose DM26 restructuring at Royal Mail: "We cannot trust anything the CWU says" wsws.org Speaking from Glasgow, George told WSWS: "From the ODM 'pilots' to DM26, every stage of this attack has been co-authored by our own union officials, sitting with management to supervise job cuts, workload increases and the two-tier workforce."
(2026-10-21). Irish union leaders call off second public sector strike to hold talks on government's terms. wsws.org Two days after the first national public sector strike in 17 years, Irish union leaders suspended a second stoppage and entered talks on the government's terms, with nothing offered on pay.
(2026-10-21). Over 100,000 join protests and strikes in Italy. wsws.org Youth protests, lorry blockades and strikes are spreading across Italy, while the Meloni government responds with police-state measures, and the trade unions seek to contain the movement.
(2026-10-21). The bond markets, rearmament and the global assault on social spending. wsws.org The immediate ruling class agenda is budget cuts amounting to €54 billion which will make major inroads into social spending. But this is only the start.
(2026-10-21). Trump calls French protests a "full-on revolution," demands mass deportations. wsws.org Behind the fascist president's demands for deportations lies the fear that workers will recognize their common struggle against inequality, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-21). Lawful permanent resident dies in ICE concentration camp. wsws.org Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE custody in Texas this year and the second in Laredo.
(2026-10-21). 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada vote overwhelmingly for strike against layoffs and threatened plant selloff. wsws.org None of the issues that motivated Stellantis workers to vote for a strike can be resolved within the framework of a collective bargaining struggle. They require the waging of an industrial and political counteroffensive against the global restructuring of the auto industry.
(2026-10-21). Government reprioritises R3.8 billion to protect women. sanews.gov.za Government reprioritises R3.8 billion to protect women | In response to the recent spate of murders and attacks on women, government has reprioritised R3.8 billion over the 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period to appoint 3 552 social workers. | It has also allocated R186 million to strengthen the criminal justice response by increasing forensic and investigative capacity. | This, according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) during a sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday. | Godongwana said the funds give effect to President…
(2026-10-21). Gross tax revenue forecast revised upwards. sanews.gov.za Gross tax revenue forecast revised upwards | South Africa's gross tax revenue forecast for 2026/27 has been revised upwards by R17.1 billion, supported by stronger-than-expected collections from corporate income tax, dividends tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday. | The revised forecast reflects an improved revenue outlook compared with the February estimate. | "A large portion of this improvement is due to higher commodity prices, and these gains are expected to dissipate over the medium term. Overall, gross tax revenue is projected to increase from R2.14 trilli…
(2026-10-21). Government identifies R38.1 billion in medium-term savings. sanews.gov.za Government identifies R38.1 billion in medium-term savings | Government has identified R38.1 billion in savings over the medium term as it works to improve the quality of spending and direct funds towards efficient and effective programmes. ⚪ The savings form part of a shift away from incremental, input-driven budgeting towards strategic decisions based on outcomes, affordability and value for money. ⚪ Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said government is phasing out programmes that are no longer fit for purpose. ⚪ "We are also restructuring underperforming and inefficient programmes, and reducing administrativ…
(2026-10-21). Government boosts funding to fight crime and corruption. sanews.gov.za Government boosts funding to fight crime and corruption | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an R810 million recapitalisation of the South African Police Service (SAPS) vehicle fleet next year, alongside an additional R2.2 billion over the medium term to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. | "Crime and corruption weaken governance and hold back the economy. They rob the fiscus of funds intended for service delivery and raise the cost of doing business," the Minister said on Wednesday. | Godongwana made the remarks while delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), in which he…
(2026-10-21). Infrastructure reforms unlock projects worth more than R207 billion. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure reforms unlock projects worth more than R207 billion | Government is redirecting spending from consumption to infrastructure investment in an effort to accelerate economic growth, expand productive capacity, and improve public services. | "Infrastructure is a catalyst for economic growth and remains at the centre of government's reform agenda. We are shifting spending towards productive investment that expands economic capacity, improves access to essential services and supports employment. Our goal is not simply to spend more, but to spend better. ⚪ "Every rand invested must deliver greater econ…
(2026-10-21). South African economy shows resilience despite global shocks. sanews.gov.za South African economy shows resilience despite global shocks | Government's commitment to ensure economic progress is bearing fruit. | The after the past few years has seen the country on the back foot of the effects of state capture, the COVID-19 pandemic, low growth as well as rising expenditure and debt. ⚪ This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday. | Godongwana noted that damage from stringent challenges "demanded that we change course". | "Government committed itself to move away from fiscal fragility towa…
(2026-10-21). Finance Minister announces fuel levy relief. sanews.gov.za Finance Minister announces fuel levy relief | Consumers will breathe a sigh of relief, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement of a reduction in the general fuel levy. | The Minister made the announcement during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered in Parliament on Wednesday. | Fuel increases have put strain on households and businesses, with petrol and diesel costs reaching record highs due to increases in Brent Crude Oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East. | "To provide temporary relief, the fuel levy will be reduced by R3 per litre for diesel and R1.50 per l…
(2026-10-21). Reform programme: "not abstract policy measures" sanews.gov.za Reform programme: "not abstract policy measures" | South Africa's reform progress continues to record progress, moving from plans to implementation in sectors including electricity, logistics and water, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasising the importance of continuing the reform journey. ⚪ Government's reforms programme is aimed at dismantling barriers to investment, economic growth and employment in South Africa. | "The structural reforms are not abstract policy measures. They affect the daily lives of South Africans. Take the water sector, for example. Poorly maintained infrastructure, high water…
(2026-10-21). Timely advice to Treasurer Chalmers: Stop relying on the RBA. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-21). 7 Diet and nutrition strategies for early-stage Disease. independentaustralia.net 
An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines.
(2026-10-21). new Far Right lobby groups: Why you see the books. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-21). New adaptation of The Nephew sparks gender debate. independentaustralia.net 
A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan.
(2026-10-21). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-21). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-21). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-21). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-21). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-21). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-21). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-21). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-21). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-21). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-21). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-21). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-21). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-21). Taking Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's legacy beyond the AMU Campus. ummid.com If Sir Syed's example teaches us anything, it is that educational reform must begin with a clear understanding of the obstacles that prevent individuals and communities from participating fully in intellectual and social life.
(2026-10-21). UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date Revised. ummid.com In an important notification that candidates must take note of, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule of the UGC NET December 2026 exams.
(2026-10-21). Since When Call for Regime Change Become Sedition? ummid.com When changing the Congress government in 2014 was democracy in action, then why is calling for a change of government today being portrayed as anti-national?
(2026-10-21). Why Developers are Calm Despite RBI Repo Rate Hike. ummid.com The Indian festive period continues to have a massive cultural relevance and we, as developers, are all geared up to welcome our customers at our sites and confirm bookings during this auspicious period despite RBI repo rate hike.
(2026-10-21). Pune Growth Story Needs A Matching, Time Bound Action Plan. ummid.com The Pune district collector has formed a dedicated high-level committee with PMRDA, MIDC, MSRDC, NHAI, PWD and traffic police to fix Chakan's roads, and has ordered time-bound action plans this very month.
(2026-10-21). About Leave India Notice to Imran Khan. ummid.com Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a 'Leave India Notice' (Externment Notice) by Mumbai Police on October 15, 2026, and has been formally ordered to leave India by October 28, 2026 following his participation in a political demonstration.
(2026-10-21). Saving Lives in North Korea. fpif.org For everyone who has worked in and around North Korea, Kathi Zellweger has been a role model. As the director of international operations at the Catholic charity Caritas, she oversaw food aid to North Korea in the 1990s when it was overwhelmed by famine. Later, she worked in Pyongyang for the Swiss government on various development projects. When that assignment ended, she continued to remain engaged through an NGO she founded to provide the supplies needed for cataract operations in North Korea. Throughout this challenging work, she remained unfailingly dedicated. Even as other international organizations withdr…
(2026-10-21). Havana Syndrome Needs Laws With Teeth. fpif.org In July, the Pentagon announced that it had paid nearly $3 million to personnel affected by Havana Syndrome and renamed its investigating team the The American public deserves protection and answers regarding Havana Syndrome and the use of this class of weapons, and the gaps in enforceable oversight from th…
(2026-10-21). Roadside notes, continuation. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-21). Roadside notes: heading west to Estonia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-21). Protest as a pillar of democracy. globalvoices.org Protest helps close the gap between the promise of democracy and the formal structures we actually haveOriginally published on This piece is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-10-21). When Big Tech becomes a tool of state control in Kenya. globalvoices.org
(2026-10-21). Student rebellions reflect no future under capitalism. iacenter.org October 13, 2026 The International Action Center salutes the rebellious youth of France whose protests are becoming more revolutionary by the day. They started on Sept. 17 when striking teachers in Créteil, a working-class Paris suburb, were joined by students demanding more staff. By Oct. 6, student protests had shut down 2,000 out of 3,700 high schools across the country, while engaging in daily mass demonstrations over severe teacher shortages, lack of resources in schools and deteriorating learning conditions. The protests have been joined by teachers and other union members. University students also joined t…
(2026-10-21). Beyond profits: Why China's social planning will outpace U.S. tech drive. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders October 14, 2026 While headlines obsess over artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential threat, a deeper story unfolds beneath the surface — advanced technology produces radically different outcomes depending on which society wields it. The real divide isn't between machines and humans — it's between profit-driven markets and strategic socialist planning that benefits billions of people rather than a few billionaires. AI rendition of China's offshore, wind-powered, underwater data facility. Infrastructure investment reveals different priorities. U.S. tech giants — Alphabet,…
(2026-10-21). The Global Economy Runs on Care. inequality.org
(2026-10-21). BRICS Rising: Reimagining Global Geopolitics and the Emerging Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org The most dramatic transformation of BRICS has been its geographical and political expansion…
(2026-10-21). BRICS and India: Can the Momentum Be Sustained. infobrics.org Over the past year, India has worked steadily to build a substantive institutional architecture around the broader objectives and aspirations of the BRICS grouping…
(2026-10-21). Making Electric Vehicles Work for More People: What BRICS+ Countries Are Doing Differently. infobrics.org At least seven of the 21 BRICS+ economies are directing subsidies toward electric vehicles (EVs) and transport services widely used by lower- and middle-income people — from two- and three-wheelers to buses and shared transport…
(2026-10-21). Japan faces massive energy issues due to US wars, but still sends troops near Taiwan. infobrics.org Beijing has repeatedly offered peaceful overtures to all of its neighbors, including Tokyo. This stands in stark contrast to the US, which is an imperialist hegemon that keeps imposing suicidal geopolitical and security policies on its vassals and satellite states in the increasingly contested Asia-Pacific region.
(2026-10-21). Ukrainian drones keep crashing in Baltic states. infobrics.org Inaction regarding Ukrainian crimes comes at high cost to European countries.
(2026-10-21). Putin floats summit idea with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine. infobrics.org Russian diesel is Trump's weapon against oil giants.
(2026-10-21). Brazil protesters accuse Meta of election interference. mronline.org 
Hundreds of Brazilians protested against alleged Meta interference in the presidential runoff, accusing the company of restricting Lula's campaign content while boosting Flávio Bolsonaro's. The Superior Electoral Court has given Meta 24 hours to demonstrate compliance with orders requiring equal treatment of both campaigns.
(2026-10-21). 'Economics' is an ideology of the global North. mronline.org 
The latest Nobel award confirms that conventional mainstream economics is a northern ideology dominated by a few U.S. universities. The discipline doesn't have much to say about the majority world.
(2026-10-21). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-21). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-21). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-21). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-21). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-21). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-21). Putin Tells Witkoff Russia Is Ready To Resume Trilateral Talks With the US and Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in St. Petersburg on Wednesday that Russia was ready to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine next month. "Our president informed Steve Witkoff that we are ready in principle to resume the above-mentioned trilateral talks around November 10 on the main …
(2026-10-21). NATO Deploys Planes, Drones, and Radar Systems to the Black Sea. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev disclosed that a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, tasked to NATO, had begun patrols over the Black Sea. Bulgaria, which joined NATO in 2004, the EU in 2007 and the "Eurozone" this year, requested NATO assistance following escalating drone attacks on merchant ships in …
(2026-10-21). US and UAE Launch Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab in Northern Somalia. news.antiwar.com The US and the UAE have both launched airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab in northern Somalia's Puntland region in recent days amid clashes in the area between al-Shabaab and local Puntland forces. US Africa Command said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces launched a strike on October 19 in the Cal Madow Mountains, about …
(2026-10-21). Syrians Fear Election Will Be Pretext for New Israeli Offensives. news.antiwar.com It's the last week before Israel's elections, and the concern around Syria that there may be a pre-election "surprise" seems palpable. The belief is that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu may seek to politically benefit from a new operation within southern Syria in the next few days. And while Israel's ongoing military operations in Syria are …
(2026-10-21). After Talks With Zelensky in Norway, Witkoff To Meet Putin in St. Petersburg. news.antiwar.com US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, a day after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. A US official told Axios that Witkoff will present Putin with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but the details of that proposal are …
(2026-10-21). Bodycam Footage Shows Shooting Of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, And It's Infuriating. newsone.com 
(2026-10-21). Beyond The Cornell 7: Women Speak Out In Solidarity While Fathers Question How Boys Are Raised. newsone.com : | ✕ | For more than a month, the "Cornell 7" sexual assault case has been taking social media by storm and there's little sign that the outrage is dying down. | On September 16, 2026, a former student identified as "Jane Doe" filed a civil lawsuit in New York Supreme Court. In the complaint, she alleged that in October of 2024, seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity chapter drugged and raped her. Her attorney said that after a university investigation, only two of the alleged perpetrators were expelled and no one was arrested. | The controversy prompted the university's president, Michael Kot…
(2026-10-21). Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Commutes Toforest Johnson's Death Sentence. newsone.com 
Source: Johnson Family / via Innocence Project | Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life without parole. | "When presented with Mr. Johnson's case, I had concerns there was not enough direct evidence to carry out the most ser…
(2026-10-21). An Angel Among Us: Angel Reese Is The Once-In-A-Lifetime Basketball Phenom And Superstar We Have All Been Waiting For. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | There's nothing sweeter in sports than watching a generational basketball phenom realizing their potential. | One recent afternoon, I was so excited about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese and her team's This is my first season writing regularly about the WNBA, and my mama patiently humors my unfilte…
(2026-10-21). The NBA Has A Black Father Problem, And The Problem Isn't Black Fathers. newsone.com 
Source: Newsday LLC / Getty | On the debut episode of "The NBA, they try to act like they're the fathers," Justin Tatum reportedly said. | That's a hell of an accusation. And while provin…
(2026-10-21). Florida Bar Employee Under Investigation For Racist Messages Sent To Miami Player. newsone.com 
Source: mdisk / Getty | An employee for the Florida Bar has been placed on leave and is under investigation for sending a series of racist texts to a Black football player at the University of Miami. |
(2026-10-21). UNC Strikes Deal With Trump Administration To End DEI Programs. newsone.com 
(2026-10-21). Can We Retire Trump Now That He's Wandering Off And Waving At Nobody? newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | In today's episode of They Don't Because, first of all, where is he going, and who is he waving at here? | If you're not sure what you're looking at,…
(2026-10-21). In OtherWords: October 21, 2026. otherwords.org Americans have gotten used to federal gridlock when it comes to some of the most pressing issues in their lives. But when it comes to data centers, local communities aren't waiting. | This week in OtherWords, "Our small town reflects communities across the country," she writes. "According to…
(2026-10-21). My Town Passed a Data Center Moratorium. Yours Can, Too. otherwords.org
(2026-10-21). Worker Wins: A Safe and Secure Workplace. portside.org Worker Wins: A Safe and Secure Workplace |
(2026-10-21). Democrats Should Get Behind a National AI Data Center Moratorium. progressivehub.net MITCH JONES | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-10-21). Another Way Out: Public Execution Is an Everyday Reality—Livestreamed or Not. progressivehub.net WILLIAM C. ANDERSON | PRISM…
(2026-10-21). BRICS e os limites da aàßà£o coletiva no Oriente Médio. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-21). Comment manipuler la génération Z. strategic-culture.su Alors qu'une douzaine d'États ont déjà vécu — parfois avec succès — des manifestations de la génération Z, celles qui viennent d'avoir lieu, en France, donnent une occasion de manipuler la population. Les destructions programmées, survenues le 17 octobre, semblent préparer une sorte d'état d'urgence qui permette de suspendre l'élection présidentielle comme cela a lieu en Ukraine depuis deux ans.
(2026-10-21). Burkina Faso Restores Death Penalty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso soldiers patrol aboard a pickup truck on the road from Dori to the Goudebo refugee camp, on February 3, 2020. | © 2020 OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-10-21). L.A.'s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos. lataco.com Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country, from sourdough and vegan variations, to recipes that have been passed down through generations. Here are 12 panaderías around L.A. where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition.
(2026-10-21). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-21). Azerbaijan's Aliyev is Digging His Own Grave. ummid.com Azerbaijan appears to be heading towards a situation reminiscent of Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali or Syria under Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-10-21). Macron looking to proscribe French left party LFI as scapegoats for Lycée protests. skwawkbox.org French president Emmanuel Macron wants to proscribe — ban as terrorists — French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI). The deeply unpopular Macron sees the move as a lifeline, blaming the left for the mass protests against his own failures, while removing the likelihood of a left win in next spring's presidential election. That this …