english.palinfo.com (2026-10-13). Gaza cancer patients face rising deaths as siege and health collapse block treatment
Cancer is no longer the only threat facing thousands of patients in Gaza. The absence of treatment, breakdown of diagnostic equipment, shortage of medicines and restrictions on travel abroad have all accelerated the deterioration of cases and narrowed chances of survival.
(2026-10-13). Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran.Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics and opponents that China and Russia were helping Iran."If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast," Trump wrote.
(2026-10-13). Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of imminent military attacks days before a series of deadly strikes on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300.The government has not said why there were no alerts to the public before the four Riyadh attacks in the past week. The warnings had served to highlight the violence undermining the kingdom's efforts to project an image of calm to its people and the world during its war with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
(2026-10-13). Turkey to send Mecca agreement to parliament soon, Erdogan says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Turkey will send the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to parliament to be ratified in the coming days, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.Speaking following the cabinet meeting, Erdogan also said Turkey strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and stood with Saudi brothers and sisters against these attacks. (Reporting by Huseyin HayatseverEditing by Tomasz Janowski)…
(2026-10-13). Houthi official warns of painful if US enters Yemen war. al-monitor.com A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. | Yemen's civil war ⚪ in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis ⚪ reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into risis.
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news24.com.au (2026-10-11). Pro-Palestine rallies held across Australia as thousands march in Sydney over Gaza war
(2026-10-13). Iran offers Saudi-Yemen dialogue as fighting, Houthi attacks escalate. al-monitor.com The Saudi-backed government in Yemen passed a draft law designating the Iran-backed Houthis as a terror group, as the US considers further action against the group over its attacks against Saudi Arabia.
(2026-10-13). Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.Incoming drones and missiles were reported by the Saudi-led coalition backing government forces in Yemen, though there was no immediate news of whether they were intercepted.
(2026-10-13). Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert. aljazeera.com Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr's victory.
(2026-10-13). Ethiopia's Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand? aljazeera.com The Tigray conflict puts the UAE's backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic role under scrutiny.
(2026-10-13). 'Swift response': Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war. geo.tv Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen, on December 2, 2023.— ReutersTrump says Washington considering joining Saudi strikes against the…
(2026-10-13). UK PM Burnham says IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident. al-monitor.com By Michael HoldenLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
(2026-10-13). Is this Trump's prelude to Iran attack? 17 US tankers move to Europe in just 72 hours | War, Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com The movement of nearly 20 U.S. aerial refuelling tankers to Europe in just 72 hours is raising fresh questions about Washington's military plans for Iran. With additional refuelling aircraft reportedly operating under U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon preparing options for possible operations, speculation is growing over whether the buildup signals a new phase of confrontation.
(2026-10-13). Can the US afford to enter a new war? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist As I have written repeatedly in these columns, the eight months of the US-Iran war have clearly demonstrated that military superiority on paper alone is not sufficient to achieve the desired objectives. However, this reality, along with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would not launch new attacks against …
(2026-10-13). Likely unexploded ordnance kills teenager in northern Israel. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A 14-year-old Israeli boy was killed and 24people were injured when what was most likely an unexplodedordnance went off during a school hiking trip near the border with Lebanon, Israel's ambulance service said on Monday.The area is littered with explosive devices from Israel's conflict with the Lebanese militia group Hezbollah.Rockets and missiles aimed at Israel from southern Lebanon sometimes fail to explode on impact, which can create risks for civilians years in the future.
(2026-10-13). Thousands March in Turin for Palestine. indybay.org Torino for Gaza, the Italian activist coalition held a demonstration and march "La fine del genocidio è la fine del sionismo" (an end to genocide and Zionism) on the Global Day of Action for Palestine.
(2026-10-13). Thousands protest in New Zealand on third anniversary of Gaza genocide. wsws.org The protest organisers, including pseudo-left groups, sought to turn the rallies into election campaign rallies for the pro-imperialist Labour Party and its allies.
(2026-10-13). No Jets For Genocide! Unionists Rally To Stop Arms For Genocide At Oakland FedEx. indybay.org At a rally at Oakland Airport FedEx with hundreds of activists and workers, trade unionists spoke out against FedEx sending jet parts to Israel for genocide. They also attacked the union busting of FedEx and their role in supporting redistricting in Tennessee in Memphis where they have a major hub.
(2026-10-13). Hundreds at FedEx Demand End of Weapons Pipeline for Palestine Genocide. indybay.org Saying "Fed Up with FedEX," Bay Area student, labor, political, and religious groups object to Oakland Airport's use for arms shipments.
(2026-10-13). FedEx, STOP Shipping Weapons To Israel For Genocide Demand Unionists and Activists in Oakland. indybay.org Hundreds of activists and unionists rallied at FedEx near the Oakland airport to demand that it stop shipping weapons to Israel for the genocide and wars in the Middle East. They also attacked it for union busting and supporting redistricting to eliminate Black representation.
(2026-10-13). The devastating Simplicity of the Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com Israel's supporters insist that the country's oppression and mass killings of Palestinians is a legitimate response to the region's complicated past. It isn't | The thing that defenders of Israel say to anyone seeking to comprehend the true horror of its actions in the Middle East is that it is all inc…
(2026-10-13). Following Trump-Putin deal: EU intensifies war offensive against Russia. wsws.org In the midst of the most dangerous escalation of the Ukraine war since its outbreak, the European powers on Monday adopted the most extensive expansion of sanctions against the Russian arms industry to date.
(2026-10-13). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-13). El Ejército de Lula se activa en las redes. cubadebate.cu La campaña de Lula intenta corregir su déficit digital con una mezcla de movilización ciudadana, redes de fans, creadores, WhatsApp y formatos de bajo costo. En pocos días, WhatsApp, fandoms, parlamentarios jóvenes, artistas y creadores pasaron a funcionar como una red distribuida de activación, mientras la campaña oficial modificó formatos, herramientas y coordinación.
(2026-10-13). øTopar o no topar? He ahí la cuestión. cubadebate.cu Los precios libres son los que definen las empresas según lo antes dicho, sin limitación o restricción, valorando sis costos y gastos, claro para ello es necesario poseer sistemas de costo. Los precios administrados son regulados por diversas razones, sociales, pero también para lograr similares condiciones como sucede en ocasiones con el transporte.
(2026-10-13). øLiberar o topar los precios en Cuba? Diez preguntas necesarias. cubadebate.cu Hay que entender que la tendencia de los precios es a aumentar debido a causas objetivas conocidas que no parecen cambiar su tendencia y a las limitaciones instituciones y sociales para controlar estas políticas. No son la eliminación de los topes de precios lo que hace aumentar la inflación, son las causas objetivas que están determinando el movimiento de la economía en Cuba.
(2026-10-13). Taiwan attack rehearsal in Egypt? China's J-16s, KJ-500 and Y-9LG jammers practiced killing fighters. hindustantimes.com China has taken its military cooperation with Egypt to a new level through the Eagles of Civilization 2026 air exercise. Chinese J-16 heavyweight fighters trained against French-made Rafale jets in medium- and close-range air combat drills, marking the J-16's first deployment to Africa. Beijing also demonstrated its long-range deployment capabilities, with Chinese YY-20A tankers refuelling fighter aircraft during the operation. The exercise comes as China strengthens its strategic ties with Egypt and expands its military engagement beyond East Asia. Could these drills offer valuable lessons for a potential confro…
(2026-10-13). Palestinians Will Never Be Forgotten! Oakland Palestinians Out About War Crimes Of FedEx. indybay.org Palestinians spoke out at the rally at FedEx to oppose arms being sent to Gaza and to remember the martyrs.
(2026-10-13). Gaza's Displaced face a deadly Choice: collapsing Buildings or Flooded Tents. juancole.com
(2026-10-13). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Europe's worst fear before Kaliningrad attack? Poland warns 1 fatal incident could change everything. hindustantimes.com Poland is warning NATO that Russia's alleged hybrid attacks across Europe could turn deadlier, urging allies to establish clear red lines and prepare a stronger response. Poland has called for tighter restrictions on Russian diplomatic activity and travel, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk is pushing for tougher sanctions against Moscow. As tensions rise between Russia and the West, NATO faces growing pressure to determine how it would respond if a hybrid operation causes fatalities.
(2026-10-12). Zhang Ziyi receives inaugural honorary achievement award at Lumière Film Festival. ecns.cn Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi received the inaugural Honorary Achievement Award at the 18th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France, on Sunday in recognition of her contributions to world cinema.
(2026-10-12). China sells more than 12 million new-energy vehicles in first nine months of 2026. ecns.cn China produced 12.483 million new-energy vehicles and sold 12.472 million units in the first three quarters of 2026, up 11% and 11.1% year on year, respectively.
(2026-10-12). Xi, Papua New Guinea's governor-general exchange congratulations over 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bob Dadae, governor-general of Papua New Guinea, on Monday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2026-10-12). Travel trends shift toward deeper cultural immersion. ecns.cn Demand for long-haul travel continues to surge this holiday season. Rather than rushing to internet-famous check-in spots, more travelers are spending their entire holiday on a single journey, taking time to explore, observe, and immerse themselves in local experiences.
(2026-10-12). Poyang Lake has the highest density of Yangtze finless porpoises in the river basin. ecns.cn Poyang Lake in eastern China's Jiangxi province is home to 542 Yangtze finless porpoises, nearly 40% of the country's total and the highest density of the species in the Yangtze River basin, a local official said Monday.
(2026-10-12). Award-winning poet Wang Jibing continues delivering food, finding poetry in everyday life. ecns.cn Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider whose poetry collection won the Lu Xun Literature Prize in 2026, said he will keep writing about life. "No matter what path my life takes, I remain deeply enamored with the warmth and vitality of existence, and will keep writing about life with my pen," he told a readers' event in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Sunday.
(2026-10-12). China reports progress in first five national parks, with wildlife numbers rising. ecns.cn China has made progress in conserving ecosystems and protecting wildlife in its first five national parks since they were launched in 2021, with populations of several flagship species recovering, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said Monday.
(2026-10-13). This Week in People's History, Oct 14—20, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Oct 14—20, 2026 |
(2026-10-13). IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of outlook. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast that global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected due to advanced economies' "resilience" in the face of war-fuelled energy prices, but warned that low-income countries remained vulnerable to the supply shock. | In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) released at the organization's Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1 percent, compared to 3.5 percent growth in 2025.
(2026-10-13). AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says. al-monitor.com By David LawderBANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.Despite a more protracted conflict that has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, the IMF is forecasting 2026 global growth at 3.1%, a slight uptick from the 3.0% it predicted in July.
(2026-10-13). Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion. al-monitor.com Noam Cohen was driving to a bar on a Saturday two years ago with his wife and friends in his hometown of Arad, in southern Israel, when a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys began shouting at passing cars. | The drivers were guilty of violating the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest. The boys also insulted the women in the group, including Cohen's wife.
(2026-10-13). Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker. al-monitor.com A Melbourne imam whose Islamic community centre has been linked by prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates to the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a flydubai jet has said he "never met" the man and insisted he has "consistently preached peace". | The Omani co-pilot, now in custody in the UAE, had drawn inspiration from Al-Qaeda's September 11, 2001 suicide attacks, and carried out his attempt "with the aim of causing the greatest possible loss of life", according to the Emirati prosecutor's findings published by state media last week.
(2026-10-13). Moroccan centrist party agrees to form coalition government with three other parties. al-monitor.com By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), who topped last month'sparliamentary election vote, will form a coalition government with three other parties,the four parties said on Monday.The four — which include moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal — together hold 207 seats in parliament, above the 198 needed for a majority.
(2026-10-13). British airbase plot certainly by Iran Guards: UK PM. al-monitor.com Britain's government Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being behind a major scare at a UK airbase used by the United States, as allies including Washington warned Tehran against hostile acts. | Iran denied any involvement.
(2026-10-13). Libya seizes nearly $1 million of hashish in east. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, Libya, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Libya's eastern-based authorities have seized about 400 kg of hashish worth around 6 million dinars ($934,000) and arrested some suspects near the coastal city of Tobruk, officials said.Libya has become a major drug transit route as gangs exploit the turmoil and conflict since 2011 when former ruler Muammar Gaddafi was toppled in a NATO-backed uprising.The anti-drugs agency's information and documentation officer, Ahmed al-Mismari, told Reuters that Saturday's operation took place at a house in an agricultural area southeast of the city.
(2026-10-13). PKK pulls out of Metina in northern Iraq amid Turkey peace process. al-monitor.com The withdrawal comes as the peace process between Turkey and the militant group gains momentum alongside increasing security cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.
(2026-10-13). Kabila Launches New Political-Military Coalition With M23/AFC Leaders. plusnews.ug 
Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has formed a new political-military coalition bringing together leaders of the M23/AFC rebel movement, placing himself at the helm of an organisation that says it intends to challenge President Félix Tshisekedi's government, including through armed force. The new coalition, known as the Front for the Refoundation …
(2026-10-13). Ebola death reported in Kenya as epidemic reaches 9,000 confirmed cases. wsws.org More than half of Ituri's new positives on Oct. 9 came from swabs of the dead, while a man who had been ill for a month passed two airport screenings before dying in Nairobi.
(2026-10-13). Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home: A new step in Trump's drive toward dictatorship. wsws.org A government that sends federal agents into the home of an opposition legislator, on the strength of smears spread by the president, is preparing to dispense with the constitutional forms that are supposed to hold it to account.
(2026-10-13). How Révolution Permanente blocks an independent mobilization of the working class. wsws.org The high school protests shaking France, which have mounted alongside mass housing protests calling for a general strike in Spain, have turned into a confrontation with the French capitalist regime.
(2026-10-13). Trump's Justice Department targets TV networks for protesting press ban. wsws.org The antitrust investigation seeks to punish even limited resistance to Trump's censorship campaign and subordinate the media to his drive for presidential dictatorship.
(2026-10-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 700 workers in Antofagasta, Chile went on strike October 7, while Unifor has set a strike vote for 9,000 Canadian Stellantis workers.
(2026-10-13). US schools deploy weaponized drones as testing ground for dictatorship. wsws.org Florida and Georgia have appropriated $1.67 million for school drone pilot programs, while the manufacturer envisions using the systems "anywhere there's a mass gathering."
(2026-10-13). Sri Lanka's new anti-terror law grants sweeping state powers to suppress social dissent. wsws.org The new bill's broad definition of terrorism opens the way to criminalizing popular opposition and class struggle against government policies.
(2026-10-13). The SEP and the fight against war. wsws.org We are publishing here the first of five resolutions adopted unanimously by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), held September 26—29, 2026.
(2026-10-13). Chile: Strikes shut down world's largest copper mines. wsws.org These strikes are a sharp expression of a crisis that is convulsing the entire Chilean mining industry and a working class that is beginning to move against the corporatist union apparatus that has policed it for four decades.
(2026-10-13). Emir says Qatar has shown resilience in face of 'exceptional events'. aljazeera.com Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar has demonstrated its strength and cohesion.
(2026-10-13). Malaysia's Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia. aljazeera.com Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world's most polluted cities.
(2026-10-13). Imran Khan's PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. aljazeera.com Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
(2026-10-13). Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m. aljazeera.com The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history ‚Å ‚Å among game-worn sports jerseys.
(2026-10-13). Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears. aljazeera.com US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
(2026-10-13). More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal's Gorkha region. aljazeera.com Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away home, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
(2026-10-13). Man dies after fall from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia. aljazeera.com One person has died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags 'Over Georgia' theme park near Atlanta.
(2026-10-13). AI could self-replicate on home devices within 'months', Anthropic says. aljazeera.com US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
(2026-10-13). Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-13). Hundreds of supermarkets in France hit by 'unprecedented' cyberattack. aljazeera.com Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.
(2026-10-13). Beards and loathing: A cop union convention comes to Las Vegas. therealnews.com 
This feature report was co-produced and is being co-published in partnership with On a plain, blue-lit stage in a plain event space at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, a gruff man with white hair and a thin goatee is complaining about Las Vegas. How it is too hot. How it is too expensive. And how the hotel's convention-management bureaucracy is driving him nuts. | "You can't even move a box from left to right without contacting someone to do tha…
(2026-10-13). After Trump floats replacing Zelensky, Putin drops an offer so precise Ukraine has nowhere to turn. hindustantimes.com Russia has linked a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Ukraine to Kyiv holding fresh elections, adding a new condition to the debate over ending the war. The Kremlin's position puts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's electoral timeline and Moscow's demands at the centre of the latest diplomatic standoff.
(2026-10-13). Haider targets another medal at Nagoya Para Games. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's veteran para-athlete and 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist Haider Ali is confident of delivering his best performance at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, scheduled for October 18-24. | "Yes, I have worked hard and, Insha'Allah, will do my best," Haider told The Express Tribune as he departed for Japan. | Haider confirmed that he would compete in the discus throw event. | "Yes, I will participate in the discus throw. I have three other athletes with me," he said. | A 16-member Pakistan's contingent will compete in athletics, powerlifting, table tennis and wheelchair tennis, this corresponde…
(2026-10-13). Gill claims ICC player of the month award. tribune.com.pk 
India batsman Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for September 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed on Tuesday. | He won the award ahead of fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma of India and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza. | Gill scored 333 runs in India's first two ODIs against West Indies, with a century in the opener and an unbeaten double century in the second. India won both matches by eight wickets. | In the first ODI, in Thiruvananthapuram on 27 September, Gill made 110 off 108 balls as India chased down West Indies' 295/7. India reached the target of 296 in 41.4 overs.
(2026-10-13). Israeli actions in Syria 'counterproductive' to regional peace, Pakistan tells UN. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday called for Israel's withdrawal from all occupied Syrian territory, with its envoy to the United Nations warning that continued Israeli military actions were "profoundly counterproductive to the prospects for regional peace and stability" and threatened Syria's efforts towards national reconciliation and economic recovery. | Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian and political situation in Syria, Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, said the actions were "flagrant violations of international law and Syria's sovereignty and ter…
(2026-10-13). Karachi court hands journalist Iqrarul Hassan to NCCIA on four-day physical remand. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday produced journalist Iqrarul Hassan before the judicial magistrate (East) at Karachi's city court in a case of harming the state and national integrity through the dissemination of anti-state content on his social media platforms, handing him over to the NCCIA on a four-day physical remand. | According to the First Information Report, the case was filed at the NCCIA by Inspector Muhammad Ali Khan under Sections 9, 10, 20, 24, and 26-A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. | The FIR stated that Hassan, "through his personal social…
(2026-10-13). Sri Lanka name 15-man squad for Pakistan Tests. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for their two-Test series against Pakistan in the ongoing World Test Championship, with Pathum Nissanka included subject to fitness. | Kusal Mendis will lead the side in the series, which begins in Rawalpindi on November 9 before moving to Lahore for the second Test from November 17 to 21. | Nissanka returns to the squad after missing Sri Lanka's tour of India in August while recovering from a wrist injury. His fitness will be assessed ahead of the opening Test. | Dilshan Madushanka earns a recall to the Test squad, while Eshan Malinga and Anjala Bandara receive call-ups.
(2026-10-13). Samar Haroon Bilour assumes charge. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor's Adviser on Information and Public Relations Samar Haroon Bilour has assumed her responsibilities and pledged to work for public welfare, peace and prosperity in the province. | After taking charge, she visited her office at Lahori Gate, where party workers warmly welcomed her. Speaking to media representatives, she said serving the people of K-P was an honour and vowed to uphold the tradition of public service. | She said the Bilour family had always made sacrifices for its land and country, adding that she wanted to see the people of the province prosperous and would utilise all…
(2026-10-13). Jinnah Train extension to Pishin approved. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution seeking the extension of the Jinnah Train Service from Kuchlak to Yaro Railway Station and the construction of a new 12-kilometre railway track from Yaro to Pishin to provide affordable and reliable transport facilities to residents of Pishin division. | The session, chaired by Speaker Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, began an hour behind schedule. | Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) MPA Syed Zafar Agha moved the resolution, stating that the launch of the Jinnah People's Train Service between Quetta and Kuchlak had provided citizens with an affo…
(2026-10-13). Muqam vows to expose PTI's 13-year governance. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) provincial president Engineer Amir Muqam has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government ruled Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for 13 years, and its alleged corruption and mismanagement would now be exposed before the public. | Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, he said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was personally overseeing the affairs of the province and that the federal leadership was united in its efforts to improve public welfare. | Amir Muqam claimed that the people of K-P had rejected…
(2026-10-13). K-P lawyers announce black day, court boycott. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has announced a province-wide Black Day on October 13 and a complete boycott of court appearances in protest against the imposition of emergency in the province, describing the move as an extraordinary constitutional step that threatens federal structure, parliamentary democracy and provincial autonomy. | In a statement issued from its office, the Bar Council expressed grave reservations over the federal government's actions under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan. It stressed that any such measure must strictly adhere to the conditions, legal requirements…
(2026-10-13). Khyber rises in protest as PTI march flops in Swabi. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's much-hyped long march in Swabi completely failed to materialize on Monday, with not a single worker turning out despite the party leadership's claims. | District leadership remained absent throughout the day as authorities kept all roads open and traffic flowing normally. | In Swabi, business centres operated as usual while police contingents, containers and other machinery remained deployed across the district. Peshawar, the Islamabad Motorway and the GT Road also stayed open with routine traffic movement. | A police crackdown intensified after the imposition of emergency and Govern…
(2026-10-13). Akhunzada named administrator for 12 districts. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed Grade-20 officer Muhammad Yahya Akhunzada as administrator for 12 designated districts following the imposition of Governor's rule and an emergency in the province. | According to an official notification, Akhunzada will oversee administrative affairs in the 12 districts in accordance with directives issued by the federal government. His services were transferred from the federal government to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for the assignment. | Akhunzada will head a separate secretariat established to supervise the administration of the designated districts. He will impleme…
(2026-10-13). Extracts from Chris Morrison's New Book Implausible: How Scientists, Activist Politicians and Journalists Invented a Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com There is no evidence in the record that suggests a strong, unbreakable connection — something that the current opinion on human-caused global warming surely demands.
(2026-10-13). Wrong, Media: Penguins Thriving or Dying, Climate Change Gets Blamed Either Way. wattsupwiththat.com The BBC reports that Antarctica's gentoo penguins are "flourishing with climate change," while CBS News reports that an iconic chinstrap penguin colony has suffered a "population collapse" driven by climate…
(2026-10-13). 16th Airshow China to be held in Zhuhai in December with record exhibition scale. ecns.cn The 16th Airshow China, formally the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, will be held Dec. 7-13 in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong Province, organizers said Tuesday at a news conference in Beijing.
(2026-10-13). 19th China-EU Investment and Trade Fair to be held in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 19th China-EU Investment and Trade Fair will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Oct. 21 to 23, with business delegations from more than 20 countries expected to participate, according to officials.
(2026-10-13). First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn The first batch of exhibits for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) arrived in Shanghai on Monday under the supervision of Shanghai Customs.
(2026-10-13). Beyond the funny beeps: Why are overseas buyers embracing China's three-wheelers. ecns.cn China's "san beng zi" (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) have won legions of fans online for their practicality, convenience, and quirky, almost surreal reversing alert sounds. Our reporter took a test drive and found it easy to handle, with a stable ride for both passengers and cargo.
(2026-10-13). When world mayors take the wheel: Chinese tractors go global. ecns.cn City administrators from various countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Luoyang" visited the birthplace of Dongfanghong tractors. The Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, test-drove the tractor on site and remarked that it offered a highly comfortable driving experience. Born in Luoyang in 1958, Dongfanghong helped China bid farewell to ox-plowing. Now, it's also gaining popularity overseas. Customized to adapt to overseas working conditions, it keeps breaking through bottleneck technologies. From Luoyang to the world, Dongfanghong is always on the move.
(2026-10-13). From confusion to conviction: A British official's visit to Luoyang. ecns.cn How can an ancient city protect its historic sites while breathing new life into urban development? This was the question Robbie Rodiss, Chair of Durham County Council in the UK, brought with him to China's Luoyang. After exploring the city, he was impressed by its scale and vitality and saw how heritage preservation can go hand in hand with modern urban development. He praised Luoyang for doing an excellent job of balancing urban renewal with cultural heritage protection, offering valuable insights for other cities facing the same challenge.
(2026-10-13). Chinese premier to attend 140th Canton Fair opening ceremony, related events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony and related events of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, and deliver a keynote speech, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce announced Monday.
(2026-10-13). China's logistics sector expands for a fifth consecutive month. ecns.cn China's Logistics Performance Index stood at 51.5% in September, up 0.6 percentage points month on month and remaining in expansion territory for a fifth consecutive month, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Sunday.
(2026-10-13). China, EU reach consensus on hybrid and electric vehicle trade: spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the European Union have reached a series of understandings on hybrid and electric vehicle trade through continued dialogue under their trade and investment consultation mechanism, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
(2026-10-13). Fire in Mongolia approaches China's border, 2,000 firefighters mobilized. ecns.cn More than 2,000 firefighters have been deployed along the border with Mongolia in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a wildfire spreading toward Chinese territory, local authorities said.
(2026-10-13). Regular freight train service launched between Chengdu and Lhasa. ecns.cn A regularly scheduled freight train service between Chengdu in southwestern China's Sichuan province and Lhasa in the Xizang Autonomous Region began running Sunday, with the first train carrying more than 500 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-10-13). Global mayors praise China's cultural heritage preservation in Luoyang. ecns.cn The Global Mayors Dialogue has wrapped up in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, where international guests from around the world discussed how historic cities can preserve their cultural heritage while pursuing economic growth and urban development.
(2026-10-13). Huanggang Port starts operation in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen operates round-the-clock and implements the colocation arrangement and the novel "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode. With a total floor area of 689,700 square meters, it is China's largest single port building and the world's largest land port complex.
(2026-10-13). China's 2026 box office exceeds $4.4 billion by October. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office revenue, including presales, has topped 31 billion yuan (about $4.4 billion) as of Sunday, according to Lighthouse Professional, a Chinese film data platform.
(2026-10-13). Musk responds to viral Chinese lookalike, invites him to share the stage. ecns.cn U.S. billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that someone among China's 1.4 billion people is bound to look like him, in response to viral videos of his Chinese lookalike, known online as Ma Yilong.
(2026-10-13). Luoyang welcomes foreign mayors with Tang dynasty pageantry. ecns.cn Visiting mayors and other international guests followed a route lined with palace lanterns through Luoyang's Yingtianmen Gate to the sound of court music on Friday evening, at a welcome ceremony inspired by the Tang dynasty.
(2026-10-13). China forum explores ways to combine heritage protection with urban renewal. ecns.cn
(2026-10-13). Chaozong Street: Once you step in, you won't want to leave. ecns.cn From snapping pics to free exhibitions, from stumbling upon a good book to stepping into a laid-back space with a real vibe, to digging into the stories behind every hidden-gem shop… On Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha, how long can a single 100-yuan bill last? And how much pure joy can it buy?
(2026-10-13). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). 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
(2026-10-13). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-13). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-13). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-13). Thursday 10/15: United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-13). Tuesday 11/3: Virtual Phonebank for Connie Chan! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/conniechansf/event/10262……
(2026-10-13). Chris Larsen & Techno Fascists Pushing Flocks, Data Centers & Drones: STOP Buying Election. indybay.org
(2026-10-13). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-13). Sunday 11/8: Janet Weil: Merging US and Israeli high-tech militaries? No Way! indybay.org
(2026-10-13). Wednesday 10/21: Hyde at 50: A Legacy of Abortion Restriction, Rosie Jimenez & Forced Births for Poor Women. indybay.org Vitual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-13). Thursday 10/22: Voting Rights Martyrs: U.S. Civil Rights Legacy & Sacrifice and the Midterm Elections. indybay.org Online via Zoom – join from anywhere | Free and open to the public…
(2026-10-13). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-13). Tuesday 10/13: Civic Literacy: Vocabulary for Voting / Alfabetización cívica: vocabulario para votar. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere in California | ESL voting support…
(2026-10-13). Wednesday 10/14: Protest Flock CEO Appearance at "Disrupt TechCrunch" Conference. indybay.org Moscone Center 747 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-13). Saturday 11/7: Journeys of Promise: From Struggle to Rising Scholars – 3rd Annual Community Art Auction. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose…
(2026-10-13). Saturday 10/10: Stand With Palestine and the RCNV. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-13). Monday 10/19: Lessons From Sudan: Black Internationalism & Revolutionary Solidarity. indybay.org Eastside Arts Alliance | 2277 International Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94606…
(2026-10-13). Saturday 10/10: People's Tribunal. indybay.org Seattle and virtual livestream…
(2026-10-13). Saturday 10/17: Seeds for Liberation Film Showing, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org Hybrid Event: In-person at SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-13). Sunday 10/25: "Whose City? Our City!" — Rise Up against Mayor Lurie's Attacks. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-13). Beware White Nationalists like Trump branding Jews a "separate Race" juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On December 11, 2019, convicted felon
(2026-10-13). When The Gates Of Tech Dystopia Snap Shut. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a According to the caption that's been going around, the trapper waited patiently for five days for the entire sounder to get comfortable enough to take the bait and enter the trap all at once. The gate didn't close until the final pig walked…
(2026-10-13). Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea's troubled Porgera. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Details are emerging of violence which left at least eight people dead at Porgera Valley in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province, in an incident for which local people have pointed blame at PNG's Kumul 23 elite tactical police unit. The police have denied that…
(2026-10-13). Who says historic streets can't be this YOUNG. ecns.cn In Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha City, lies a 400-year-old flagstone street, alongside 27 protected heritage sites and more than 20 century-old trees.
(2026-10-13). Russia, China, and the changing Eurasian balance – and what does it mean for Ukraine? onlineopinion.com.au How much genuine force do sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law retain…
(2026-10-13). Japan on the road to remilitarization. onlineopinion.com.au India, Russia, both Koreas and others are also asserting greater roles. The old binary is giving way to a more crowded and fluid strategic landscape.
(2026-10-13). Protesters occupying Madrid's Plaza del Sol speak out, calling for a general strike. wsws.org WSWS reporters went to the Plaza del Sol in Madrid to interview workers, professionals and youth who were occupying the square.
(2026-10-13). El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week. al-monitor.com Food security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an exceptionally strong El Nino weather cycle. | Here is a look at how this year's phenomenon, in which a warmer sea surface shifts global weather patterns, has been affecting people globally: | – Indonesia and Amazon fires, orangutans rescued -:…
(2026-10-13). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-13). Sunday 10/25: Turn Outrage Into Action: Immigrants, the Courts and You. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-10-12). Why Saudi Arabia has returned to war in Yemen. responsiblestatecraft.org When Ansar Allah—commonly referred to as the Houthis—
(2026-10-12). Report: Netanyahu Seeking Saudi Approval To Join Yemen War Against Ansar Allah. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking approval from Saudi Arabia to join the war in Yemen against Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, Haaretz reported on Monday. The report cited an unnamed diplomatic source who also said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposed Israeli military involvement over concerns about likely domestic …
(2026-10-12). Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen's al-Jawf Province Kill Nine Civilians, Including Five Children. news.antiwar.com Saudi airstrikes hit a government building and civilian homes in northern Yemen's al-Jawf province on Monday, killing at least nine civilians, including five children, Yemeni media has reported. Citing the Health Ministry within the Ansar Allah-led Yemeni government, the SABA news agency reported that seven other people were injured in the attack and described the …
(2026-10-12). Iran's IRGC Says It Struck Three Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Over Two Days. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Monday that its forces struck another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and said that it was the third ship it had hit in two days. The UK Maritime Trade Operations has said that it recorded four separate attacks on Sunday alone, suggesting that there …
(2026-10-12). Iran's Security Chief Says US's Latest Response in Negotiations Is 'Inadequate'. news.antiwar.com The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Sunday that the US response to an Iranian proposal to end the conflict was "inadequate," as there's still no sign of progress in recent indirect talks between the two sides. Mohsen Rezaei told Iran's PressTV that Iran had presented the US with seven conditions, and …
(2026-10-12). Headlines for October 12, 2026. democracynow.org Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills One Person, a Day After Another Strike Killed 12 People, Pentagon Quietly Raises Count of U.S. Troops Killed in Iran War, Two Palestinians Killed in Gaza Today, Russia Bombs Ukrainian Power Plant After Trump Declares Energy Ceasefire, Protests Against Right-Wing Government of Indian Prime Minister Modi Rock Delhi, DOJ Probing Whether Major TV Networks Broke Federal Antitrust Law, Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Stop Running Taxpayer Funded Ads Promoting the President, Federal Judge Issues Temporary Order Blocking Deportation of Man Shot by ICE Agents in NYC, ICE Agent in…
(2026-10-12). Saudi Arabia outlines oil export plans amid escalating Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com Saudi authorities said on Monday they were extending the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport after deadly attacks over the weekend by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
(2026-10-12). Houthi attack: Ceiling collapses on travellers in white as missile turns Riyadh airport into inferno. hindustantimes.com CCTV footage released by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media has captured the moment a missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, 2026. The explosion sent debris falling from the terminal ceiling as passengers scrambled for cover. Saudi authorities reported at least 13 deaths and more than 300 injuries, while airport operations were disrupted and hundreds of flights were cancelled. The attack was attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement in initial reports. Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air-defence systems failed to intercept the barrage. The incident has raised f…
(2026-10-12). Delcy Rodríguez is Bending Over Backward to Accommodate Washington. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Oct 10, 2026 Venezuelan provisional president Delcy Rodríguez's all-smiles photo op with Trump in a Manhattan hotel on September 22 proved too much for some of her erstwhile supporters. For the Spanish leftist Juan Carlos Monedero, a staunch defender of Hugo Chávez, Maduro and at first Rodríguez, her New York appearance …
(2026-10-12). Two Killed in South Lebanon, North Israel Explosions as War Continues to Claim Lives. news.antiwar.com After two people were reported killed over the weekend in southern Lebanon, an addition two people were reported killed today and at least 19 others wounded along both sides of the border, in this case seemingly entirely from unexploded ordinance left there earlier in the war. The death in Lebanon was a member of security …
(2026-10-12). They're Setting Up AI Surveillance To 'De-Radicalize' Classrooms In Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Oct 10, 2026 It's just amazing how quickly AI is making everything worse. A US-based nonprofit is planning to use AI surveillance to check for "hateful" speech about "Israel" inside classrooms in the genocide-ravaged Gaza Strip. The Associated Press reports: "A US charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its …
(2026-10-12). Trump Escalates Attacks on Ilhan Omar With Federal Raid on Her Home. truthout.org Following years of threats from President Donald Trump and other Republicans to deport Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman's Washington, DC home was raided on Monday morning by agents with the Department of Homeland Security. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that the raid was carried out as part of a judicially authorized warrant, which it said was part of an ongoing… |
(2026-10-12). ICE runs over man in Texas as DHS Secretary Mullin defends shooting of New York father. wsws.org An ICE cop ran over a man in Texas and another assaulted a father and daughter in California as the Trump administration escalated its defense of wanton state violence.
(2026-10-12). Indigenous People Are Resisting Erasure From Schools, Media, and Our Land. truthout.org On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas that the Indigenous Lucayan people called Guanahani. He continued on to Cuba and Hispaniola and, on later voyages, to other parts of the Caribbean, but he never set foot in what is now the continental United States. It makes little sense for a country to honor a man who never reached it, and even less to credit him with… |
(2026-10-12). Sugar Barons Who Bankrolled Anti-Cuba Lobby and Marco Rubio's Career Were Involved in CIA Covert Operations in 1960s. covertactionmagazine.com On August 3, Alfonso Fanjul, Jr., passed away at the age of 89. A New York Times obituary called Mr. Fanjul (aka "Alfy") the "patriarch of a family that lost one of Cuba's largest sugar businesses in the revolution of 1959 and fled to the United States, where, thanks to pluck and government price supports, …
(2026-10-12). Cuba felicita a España por su fiesta nacional. cubadebate.cu La Fiesta Nacional de España o Día de la Hispanidad conmemora la efeméride histórica de la llegada a América de la expedición encabezada por Cristóbal Colón, un hito histórico trascendental para el país, con el que se inició un periodo de proyección lingàºística y cultural en América. Todo ello ocurrió en una época en la cual se estaba configurando el Estado moderno.
(2026-10-12). Situación del SEN para el 12 de octubre de 2026. cubadebate.cu Para el horario de máxima demanda se estima una disponibilidad de 1165 MW con una demanda máxima de 3000 MW, para un déficit de 1835 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1865 MW en este horario. En el horario de la media se estima una afectación de 1200 MW.
(2026-10-12). Cacería de brujas en Washington: agentes federales registran casa de representante Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Agentes federales registraron la casa de la representante demócrata Ilhan Omar el lunes por la mañana como parte de una investigación penal, según personas familiarizadas con el asunto. El registro fue realizado por agentes de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional, indicaron las personas, que no estaban autorizadas a hablar públicamente sobre una investigación en curso…
(2026-10-12). Rinden en Italia tributo al Che Guevara y Dino Pogolotti (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Autoridades locales y miembros de organizaciones solidarias con Cuba en la ciudad italiana de Collegno rindieron homenaje a Ernesto Che Guevara en el aniversario 59 de su asesinato, ocurrido el pasado 9 de octubre, mientras que el embajador cubano en Italia, Jorge Luis Cepero Aguiar, visitó el Valle de Susa para honrar la memoria del emigrante piamontés Dino Pogolotti.
(2026-10-12). Cuadrando la Caja: Nuevas reglas, viejos reclamos: øQué cambia para el sector no estatal? (+Video). cubadebate.cu En los últimos años, el sector no estatal ha ganado terreno dentro de la economía; sin embargo, no han sido pocas las dificultades que también ha encontrado este sector para su desarrollo. øQué cambia con las nuevas reglas del juego a partir de la aplicación de las nuevas transformaciones económicas y sociales? De esos temas conversamos en esta emisión de Cuadrando la Caja…
(2026-10-12). Israel ejecutó más de 11 mil demoliciones en Cisjordania en los últimos tres años. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Información de Palestina (Moata) denunció que las fuerzas armadas israelíes destruyeron al menos 11.620 viviendas e infraestructuras palestinas en la Cisjordania ocupada y Jerusalén Este entre octubre de 2023 y octubre de 2026. Los ataques afectaron directamente 2.143 residencias y 9.477 instalaciones comunitarias en Asia Occidental.
(2026-10-12). El rapto neoliberal de Europa. cubadebate.cu La mitología griega cuenta que Zeus, travestido como un toro blanco, raptó a la princesa fenicia Europa y la llevó a Creta. Desde hace más de medio siglo, Europa volvió a ser secuestrada y fue introducida en el laberinto neoliberal, que exige abandonar el Estado de bienestar y asumir la "responsabilidad fiscal" y el ajuste perpetuo. Francia, España y Alemania son hoy el laboratorio más estruendoso de esa receta.
(2026-10-12). Stop the Presses: Why news organizations should boycott Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is trying to hide its crimes by banning international reporters from entering Gaza. We must reject this apartheid system of access.
(2026-10-12). Israeli Strikes Kill More Palestinians in Gaza as Post-Ceasefire Deal Death Toll Approaches 1,500. news.antiwar.com At least two Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday as the death toll from IDF attacks since the so-called ceasefire deal was signed one year ago is approaching 1,500 Palestinians due to constant Israeli violations. According to the Anadolu Agency, the two people were killed by an Israeli strike near Rafah, …
(2026-10-12). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in Rome for FAO World Forum (+Presidential Aircraft). orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in Rome, Italy, to participate in the 2026 World Food Forum, an event that will be held through October 16. Leading the Venezuelan delegation, the acting president joins the meeting hosted at the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Details of her extended …
(2026-10-12). U.S. judge denies Venezuela's Cilia Flores medical bail as solidarity campaigns demand her release. mronline.org 
U.S. federal judge Alvin Hellerstein has rejected a request for medical bail submitted by Venezuela's First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, keeping her imprisoned in New York despite her defense's warnings about her deteriorating cardiac condition.
(2026-10-12). Michigan's senatorial candidates debate: El-Sayed lurches further to the right. wsws.org Michigan's "progressive" Senate candidate defends capitalism and tariffs, denounces Iran and Venezuela, and backs a "safe and secure" border as he prepares to campaign with Obama.
(2026-10-12). Social Movements Call for Creation of Venezuela's Communal Confederation. orinocotribune.com 
On Saturday, October 11, in Caracas, Ciudad Comunal 27 de Febrero, Fundación 3 Raíces, and Fuerza Patriótica Alexis Vive called for the creation of a development program for community organization. | "Based on Commander Chávez's roadmap and the living practice in the territories where we build communes and communal cities, we call on ourselves to take on the tasks of this new historic stage," said the invitation for Saturday, October 10. | At the covered court of the El Panal 2021 Socialist Commune, at 3 p.m. and under torrential rain, over 300 commune members from more than 30 communes in Caracas and several sta…
(2026-10-12). In this West Bank village, Israel won't let Palestinians visit their dead. mondoweiss.net 
Since August, Israeli settlers have blocked Palestinians from Umm Safa from reaching the village's only cemetery. Residents say it's the latest in a series of escalations by settlers — backed by the Israeli army — who are trying to expel them.
(2026-10-12). Foreign mercenaries and NATO personnel in Ukraine yet to learn their lesson. infobrics.org The lesson to any and all foreign personnel, be it adventurers with unrealistic expectations, adrenaline addicts, avid Call of Duty players, pathological Russophobes or professional NATO "advisers" — you will die a pointless death. Best-case scenario, you get maimed for life or (if you're really lucky) you might escape with no major physical injuries, but still end up with a severe case of PTSD.
(2026-10-12). Falklands dispute resurfaces, drawing in Washington, London and NATO. infobrics.org The renewed dispute over the Falkland Islands and oil is drawing Washington into a long-running confrontation between Argentina and the UK, with impacts even on NATO unity. For Milei, the crisis exposes the growing tension between Argentina's territorial claims and his pursuit of closer ties with the West.
(2026-10-12). Russia-US diesel deal eases pressure but does not resolve fuel crisis. infobrics.org Cutting off the supply of data to the Kiev regime would be a more efficient solution to the crisis.
(2026-10-12). Trump says Ukraine needs new leader after Zelensky condemns diesel deal. infobrics.org Zelensky continues to reject opportunities to end the war.
(2026-10-12). Africa's BRICS Opportunity: From Resources to Productive Power. infobrics.org The enlargement of BRICS presents Africa with a wider field of economic possibilities by bringing the continent into closer relationship with some of the world's largest markets, important sources of development finance and countries possessing substantial capabilities in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and advanced technologies…
(2026-10-12). India's Exports to Core BRICS Markets Rise 34%. infobrics.org India's exports to the four core BRICS economies, China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia, rose 34% year-on-year to $19.9 billion during April-August 2026-27…
(2026-10-12). Can the Rules Be Rewritten? The Search for a Fairer Global Economy. infobrics.org Institutions built by people can be changed by people, and the conditions for change — growing economic weight outside the traditional centres, accumulating evidence that the current architecture produces systematic inequalities, and the emergence of at least partial alternatives — are more present today…
(2026-10-12). India: Eerie Calm to the Violence of Lathis: Walking Through Delhi on October 9 and 10. orinocotribune.com 
By Nidhi Suresh — Oct 11, 2026 On October 10, the streets of Delhi were swarming with thousands of security personnel. Protesters who managed to make it to central Delhi were thrashed, dragged, and detained. But their spirits remain unbroken. On October 9, as the sun gently set over central Delhi, the city fell into …
(2026-10-12). Tens of Thousands Protest in India Against Modi Government's Voter Roll Purges. truthout.org Tens of thousands of people in India have taken to the streets in recent days to protest the deletion of 130 million names from the voter rolls, a large majority of which are believed to be opposed to Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party. The demonstrations, joined by leaders from India's opposition parties, are being led by students and the youth-led "Cockroach" movement. Tens of thousands of… |
(2026-10-12). Measles in Pregnancy Care Is a Novel Concern for Many US Doctors Amid Outbreak. truthout.org A deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, which has infected more than 975 people this year and been linked to five deaths, has also infected at least 50 pregnant women in the state. Doctors in outbreak areas are making changes to how they care for pregnant patients and their babies, offering a glimpse of what may be in store across the nation as cases spread. Among the deaths were two… |
(2026-10-12). Indigenous Community Quickly Mobilized as Fire Raged on Oregon Reservation. truthout.org The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are still reeling from the Bench Fire, which tore through more than 60,000 acres of the reservation in north central Oregon in July and August, but Indigenous activists are working hard to provide for the community amid an ongoing water crisis with limited state resources. Wildfires continue to grow more prevalent as a result of global warming… |
(2026-10-12). Chengdu launches scheduled freight train service to Lhasa. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Haikou launches two direct air routes to Malaysia. ecns.cn Haikou Meilan International Airport in south China's Hainan Province launched two direct routes to Malaysia on Sunday, connecting Haikou with Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
(2026-10-12). Military chiefs ruling over regional fiefdoms are the problem. responsiblestatecraft.org In his recent "State of the Force" address,
(2026-10-12). AI comes into being as capital. mronline.org 
Artificial intelligence is usually discussed in terms of what the technology can do.
(2026-10-12). Ukraine—Trump breaks energy deadlock—Zelenski in open defiance. mronline.org 
The maximum total Russian export under the deal amounts to about 9 days of U.S. consumption.
(2026-10-12). Housing protests lead to general strike in Spain. mronline.org 
Workers in the Spanish state are teaching us all how to deal effectively with the housing crisis.
(2026-10-12). Ilhan Omar Vows That She 'Will Not Be Silenced' After U.S. Agents Raid Her Home. capitalbnews.org 
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C.-area home was raided by federal agents in a predawn search Monday. Homeland Security Investigations, a unit of the Department of Homeland Security that conducts criminal probes, "executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice," a DOJ spokesperson said in a statement to multiple media …
(2026-10-12). Black Organizers Change Their Message to the Hip-Hop Generation. capitalbnews.org 
The Rev. Lennox Yearwood had learned from experience that getting more members of the hip-hop generation to be politically active was difficult. He knew it wasn't enough to get them to turn out to vote for one election — because they might not show up for the next one. And he believed that creating change …
(2026-10-12). Columbus' Own Writings Reveal How Tightly Religion and Conquest Were Intertwined From the Start. portside.org Columbus' Own Writings Reveal How Tightly Religion and Conquest Were Intertwined From the Start |
(2026-10-12). Unions Step Up To Meet the Moment. portside.org Unions Step Up To Meet the Moment |
(2026-10-12). Louise Vincent Built the Collective Power of Drug Users. A Year After Her Death, the Movement She Sparked Struggles To Pick Up the Pieces. portside.org Louise Vincent Built the Collective Power of Drug Users. A Year After Her Death, the Movement She Sparked Struggles To Pick Up the Pieces. |
(2026-10-12). The Next Generation of Cultural Stewards. portside.org The Next Generation of Cultural Stewards |
(2026-10-12). Sunday Science: Star Talk – Inside the Search for Extra Dimensions, With Lara Anderson. portside.org Sunday Science: Star Talk – Inside the Search for Extra Dimensions, With Lara Anderson |
(2026-10-12). Trump's Deadly Invasion of Memphis. portside.org Trump's Deadly Invasion of Memphis |
(2026-10-12). Brazil's Angry Tide and the Struggles Ahead. portside.org Brazil's Angry Tide and the Struggles Ahead |
(2026-10-12). The Making of Israel's Palestinian Mafias. portside.org The Making of Israel's Palestinian Mafias |
(2026-10-12). Law Pod UK new episode: Environmental enforcement here and in the EU. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Episode 245, Environmental expert David Hart KC talks to Sir Richard Macrory, author and editor of the recent book "EU Environmental Policy and Law: Reflections at 50." They discuss the role of the Office of Environmental Protection, the difficulties of enforcement, issues of standing here and in the EU, and to what extent the …
(2026-10-12). We will not let Trump's Gestapo terrorize our city! cpusa.org 
On October 8 at 5: 30 pm, 28-year-old Oscar Belgal was shot by ICE agent Brenden Cuni of Westchester in broad daylight while he was driving in a car. Present in the car was his 5-year-old son who he had just picked up from school in the Marble Hill neighborhood of NYC. | Oscar Belgal, a 28 year old Dominican immigrant, was surrounded by masked ICE agents and at least one, identified as DHS employee Brenden Cuni, fired at least seven rounds from an AR-15 rifle into the car, shooting Belgal in the neck and narrowly missing his child in the back seat. | Brenden Cuni, in his time as a DHS employee has a long docume…
(2026-10-12). Communists oppose Rubio tour. cpusa.org 
This article was originally published as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's swing through Europe last week was meant to shore up support for MAGA's military and energy agenda. Instead, it ran into a wall of opposition from communists, trade unions, and peace organizations determined to keep their countries out of U.S.-NATO war plans. | Rubio's tour, which ran Oct. 5…
(2026-10-12). Indigenous Peoples' Day: Leonard Peltier on Resistance, New Film & Fighting for Freedom. democracynow.org 
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we feature a conversation with one of the world's most prominent champions for Indigenous rights, Leonard Peltier. "Indigenous Day is a day that's been long overdue for any type of recognition," says Peltier. "I am not going to give up, because we are not free yet. We are in danger. Trump and these organizations, they're talking about doing away with our reservations and our treaties and everything else. … We're going to stay here. You're not going to get rid of us." | Peltier is a longtime political prisoner who spent nearl…
(2026-10-12). Protesters Say India's Democracy Is "Rotten" as Modi Gov't Purges Voter Rolls, Arrests Thousands. democracynow.org 
Tens of thousands of people in India have taken to the streets in recent days to protest the deletion of 130 million names from the voter rolls, a large majority of which are believed to be opposed to Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party. The demonstrations, joined by leaders from India's opposition parties, are being led by students and the youth-led
(2026-10-12). The Making of Modern Hinduism: Hanuman Chalisa and an "Eternal Religion" muslimskeptic.com You'd probably have heard by now of the incident that took place aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, which, on September 30, 2026, narrowly escaped catastrophe while travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to the investigation announced by Emirati authorities, the aircraft's Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, attempted to seize control of the Boeing 737 and crash …
(2026-10-12). Russian hospitals from the inside a detailed report. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-12). Analysis-Bardella antisemitism dispute tests French far decade-long makeover. al-monitor.com By Elizabeth Pineau and Michel RosePARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Joseph Martin saw his hopes of becoming a far-right National Rally (RN) lawmaker derailed in 2024 after journalists unearthed a seemingly antisemitic post.It was RN president Jordan Bardella who initially withdrew support for Martin's candidacy, seeking to show zero tolerance for antisemitism as the party tried to convince voters it had shed its toxic past and was ready for top office.
(2026-10-12). International martial arts tournament opens in NW China's Dunhuang. ecns.cn The inaugural China Dunhuang International Wushu Open opened on Saturday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, bringing together more than 2,000 athletes from over 140 teams representing more than 20 countries.
(2026-10-12). Huanggang Port linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong opens after redevelopment. ecns.cn Huanggang Port in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, opened at 6: 30 a.m. on Monday after redevelopment, making cross-border passenger travel between the city and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region easier.
(2026-10-12). Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova finish runners-up in China Open women's doubles. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Farmers busy harvesting red chili peppers in Henan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). China's top political advisor meets Vietnam's National Assembly chairman. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Zheng Qinwen wins first WTA 1000 title at China Open. ecns.cn Zheng captured the women's singles title at the 2026 China Open on Sunday, defeating fourth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva 2-0 in the final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown.
(2026-10-12). China's Wang Manyu retains women's singles title at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn Wang Manyu poses for a photo during the award ceremony of the women's singles at 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 11, 2026.
(2026-10-12). Fairness for whom? IOC's new rules put women under suspicion. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Coalition and One Nation migration plans built on false assumptions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Democracy and the wealth divide: When prosperity fails the people. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Ukraine agrees to pause oil strikes? One threat from Trump and Zelensky folds on Russian oil attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also stops striking Ukrainian energy facilities, insisting any truce must be reciprocal and backed by real guarantees. The standoff comes as Trump renews calls for elections in Ukraine and Zelenskyy accuses Putin of refusing to end the war.
(2026-10-12). Trump urges Pa. Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican. whyy.org President "I'd love to see him as a Republican," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee. "He does better as a Republican than he does as a Democrat." | The comments were among the most direct overtures by Trump to woo Fetterman into the GOP, a matter…
(2026-10-12). Summer heat waves, proposed K-12 cell phone ban, Philly dragon boat team, an ominous play and Philly bike cafe. whyy.org The Source episode 12 features stories on how the city of Philadelphia deals with summer heat waves, whether a cell phone ban for K-12 students might be enacted, the trip of a lifetime for a group of dragon boat crew members, a play about the end of the world created by Germantown teenagers and a peek inside the Wissahickon Valley Park's Papertrail Bike Cafe, where you can grab a coffee and sweet treats. | WHYY News staffers Sophia Schmidt, Kenny Cooper, Emily Neil, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). Delaware election 2026: Progressives positioned to gain seats in November after ousting incumbent lawmakers. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Progressive candidates are poised to win big in The
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). Delaware bans toxic firefighting foam used for fuel fires. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Thousands of residents living near military bases in Delaware drank contaminated tap water for years, unaware they were ingesting toxic PFAS chemicals that are now linked to serious health problems. | Firefighters used foam containing so-called "forever che…
(2026-10-12). 'Past, Present, Future' is an exhibit of contemplation at Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey. 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? Visual artist Shantell Martin said every child draws. But for her, as a child, drawing was her outlet. | "It's how I got all the angry stuff, the unknown stuff, the stuff I didn't know where to put," she said. "I could draw it, I could write it, I could pull it on paper." | Martin offers a selection of her drawings in her newly opened exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture in Mercer County, titled "Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future." They are from a tw…
(2026-10-12). As flooding worsens in the Philly suburbs, water rescues are on the rise. Firefighters are having to adapt — and fast. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? On the night of Sept. 1, 2021, as She and her husband had been assured it occupied a "no flood zone" when they bought the property seven years before. Crooke learned how empty that assurance was when she went downstairs…
(2026-10-12). University of Michigan students defend nurse targeted by Trump administration for aiding immigrant worker. wsws.org Students at the University of Michigan speak in defense of Chloe Freeman, the Ann Arbor registered nurse being prosecuted by the Trump administration for helping an injured immigrant worker escape from Border Patrol agents.
(2026-10-12). Victorian election underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system. wsws.org The election campaign is already marked by mass anger over the soaring cost of living, the degradation of social services and enormous social inequality.
(2026-10-12). Modi government unleashes massive repression to crush protests against purge of India's electoral rolls. wsws.org More than 7,000 and possibly as many 15,000 protesters were detained nationwide in the lead up to and during Saturday's Jantar Mantar protest.
(2026-10-12). UAW election debacle: More than 90 percent of members boycott vote, as apparatus reinstalls Fain. wsws.org More than 90 percent of the United Auto Workers membership boycotted the vote. With the entire apparatus of the union at his disposal, Shawn Fain has been "re-elected" with the votes of 6 percent of the members.
(2026-10-12). With new frigates and naval bases: Germany arms its navy for war against Russia. wsws.org The German government is rapidly advancing the rearmament of the German Navy and preparations for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-10-12). Video: "We must turn the protests in France into a European movement of the working class" wsws.org The German media understand the international dimensions of the French protests. They fear that the same movement will develop in Germany.
(2026-10-12). Which way forward for the mass protests for housing and a general strike in Spain? wsws.org The question is how this movement can fight for its aims, and avoid being dissipated or controlled by Spain's capitalist PSOE-Sumar government.
(2026-10-12). This week in history: October 12-18. wsws.org Protests against US invasion of Afghanistan; Canadian workers strike against wage controls; Pakistani prime minister assassinated; United Opposition renounces factional methods in USSR…
(2026-10-12). Australia: Staff at 3 Brisbane universities hold joint stoppage but union limits demands. wsws.org Amid rising discontent, the National Tertiary Education Union called the event as part of a push to secure new sellout enterprise agreements at Australia's 39 public universities.
(2026-10-12). Promoting unsubstantiated allegations of Russian "shadow war," New York Times agitates for escalation of US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The New York Times on Friday published a lengthy article accusing Russia of waging a "shadow war" against the European NATO powers, without substantiating a single one of the attacks it alleges, and argued for escalation ranging from cyberattacks on the Moscow subway to a no-fly zone over Ukraine—a shooting war between NATO and nuclear-armed Russia.
(2026-10-12). Spectacular collapse of Australian AI firm's public float. wsws.org While there have been hasty reassurances that the Firmus debacle does not mean the AI bubble is bursting, there are signs pointing in that direction.
(2026-10-12). Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics, a light switch for the brain. wsws.org Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth turned a light-sensitive protein from algae into a tool for switching brain cells on and off, giving the study of emotion, memory and behavior a causal, material basis. The prize comes as the Trump administration guts the research and health care this science should serve.
(2026-10-12). Hegseth kicks off war-recruiting tour at Texas A&M. wsws.org The secretary of war chose the university to begin his "Send Me" tour appealing for military volunteers on a religious and nationalistic basis.
(2026-10-12). Nexteer workers: No enrollment, no health insurance, and barely a warning. Who benefits? wsws.org We do not only blame the company. The fact the UAW did not ensure that our benefits were automatically rolled over just underscores how completely the union apparatus has betrayed us.
(2026-10-12). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). UN and The Hague Confront Impunity for War Crimes. worldbeyondwar.org 
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(2026-10-12). Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Renovated Dakar Railway station inaugurated, May 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Senegal's intensifying crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights and causing increasing fear and stigma. Fear of arrest and stigma are causing people to go into hiding, to avoid HIV testing and treatment, and deterring lawyers from representing them. The crackdown on LGBT people calls into question Senegal's compliance with its own laws and international law, as well as the Olympic charter, given it will host the Youth Olympics Games at the end of the month.(Dakar) Senegal's growing crac…
(2026-10-12). UN: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, New York, September 23, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Heather Khalifa…
(2026-10-12). Post Office and Election Officials Urge Voters to Mail Ballots Before Deadlines. truthout.org The U.S. Postal Service had enough problems even before President Donald Trump tried to transform the agency into a de facto election regulation hub that would have had the power to reject ballots heading to voters this November. That plan was quashed by the Supreme Court after a tumultuous legal battle. But that hasn't taken the spotlight off…
(2026-10-12). Indigenous Day: What We Inherit, What We Reclaim, and What We Choose to Pass On. aclu.org On Indigenous People's Day, one Blackfeet woman shares the crucial need for Indigenous education for her daughter — and her classmates.
(2026-10-12). Report says that global warming-enhanced El Niño will result in nearly half a million excess deaths by February. wsws.org Near- and long-term effects of accelerating global warming will devastate the entire planet and cause major population displacements.