(2026-10-23). The U.S. should stay out of Saudi Arabia's war. responsiblestatecraft.org : : After a four year truce, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have returned to open conflict in Yemen.Last month, the Saudis conducted over 250 air raids that killed over 150 civilians according to the Yemen Data Project, while the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, relied on drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and more recently civilian airports, in attacks that killed 14 people.A growing Saudi-led coalition to defeat the Houthis is coalescing, but at this point President Donald Trump has resisted requests from Saudi Arabia to resume airstrikes on Yemen, following…
(2026-10-23). The US should stay out of Saudi Arabia's war. responsiblestatecraft.org : : After a four year truce, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have returned to open conflict in Yemen.Last month, the Saudis conducted over 250 air raids that killed over 150 civilians according to the Yemen Data Project, while the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, relied on drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and more recently civilian airports, in attacks that killed 14 people.A growing Saudi-led coalition to defeat the Houthis is coalescing, but at this point President Donald Trump has resisted requests from Saudi Arabia to resume airstrikes on Yemen, following…
(2026-10-23). WATCH: Breaking Yemeni ballistic missiles hit Riyadh. skwawkbox.org Ballistic missiles fired by the de facto Yemeni government of Ansar Allah have struck the Saudi city of Riyadh. A number of targets in the city were reportedly attacked: Daytime strikes The strikes came just hours a large daylight wave of drones and missiles from Yemen struck the Saudi defence ministry and Aramco oil facilities, …
(2026-10-23). Mojtaba warned this would happen? Iran threatens US bases after blasting 7 ships, Hormuz in chaos. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is accused of attacking seven tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, with reports alleging four vessels were struck directly and three others hit by naval mines. Tehran has also reportedly refused negotiations until its seven demands are met through mediators, keeping tensions with Washington high. Are these attacks an attempt by Iran's new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei to demonstrate control over the world's critical oil corridor and challenge Donald Trump?>
(2026-10-23). European, Mideast foreign ministers hold talks in Istanbul. al-monitor.com Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format for talks on the Strait of Hormuz and crises across the Middle East. | Ministers from Britain, France and Germany ⚪ the so-called E3 ⚪ as well as Italy met counterparts from the newly created R4 group comprising Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss the Palestinians, developments in Yemen and Hormuz, and ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.
(2026-10-23). US, Israel Plan Major Assault On Iran 'Post-Midterms'. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Iranian officials called US hopes of a quick campaign a 'fantasy.' Recall Trump's February promise of a two-week war. The US and Israel have drafted plans for an assault on Iran's nuclear, energy, and defense infrastructure post-midterm elections in a new bid to force Tehran to negotiate on less favorable terms, the New York …
(2026-10-23). US and Israel deepen plans to attack Iran after elections. wsws.org The New York Times reports specific US-Israeli plans for strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, while the Democrats demand escalation against Russia and complain that Trump is losing the war.
(2026-10-23). How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices? al-monitor.com Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches. | However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US—Iran war. | – Which Russian sites have been targeted? -:…
(2026-10-23). International conference in Mexico makes a call to Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia regarding the Mecca Agreement. unitedworldint.com 
At a meeting in Mexico, 260 delegates representing 101 political parties from around the world unanimously adopted a declaration opposing the Mecca Alliance. The declaration, initiated by Vatan Party representative at the meeting, Mehmet Perinàßek, and jointly proposed by 11 parties, stated: "The Seminar calls on the Turkish Parliament not to become an instrument of …
(2026-10-23). FM Dar departs to attend first R4+E3 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departs Islamabad for Istanbul to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Friday, followed by the first meeting of the seven countries in the expanded R4+E3 format, the Foreign Office (FO) said, against the backdrop of growing tensions involving Iran, Yemen, the Gulf and the wider Middle East. | According to a FO statement, FM Dar was attending the meetings at the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The R4 meeting will bring together Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, while the…
(2026-10-23). PSX slides more than 1,330 points amid Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure through the first half of Friday's session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index sliding 1,335.01 points, or 0.81%, to 162,589.30 by the Friday prayers break, according to PSX data. | The index had opened near 163,869 and briefly touched an intraday high of 163,966.86 before sellers gained control, pushing it to a low of 162,407.61. It closed the previous session at 163,924.31. | Selling was visible across major sectors, including commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil companies, power generation, cement, automobile assemblers an…
(2026-10-23). FM Dar arrives to attend first R4+E3 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Friday, followed by the first meeting of the seven countries in the expanded R4+E3 format, the Foreign Office (FO) said, against the backdrop of growing tensions involving Iran, Yemen, the Gulf and the wider Middle East. | According to a FO statement, "He was received by Ambassador Cihad Erginay, Director General at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs," the Foreign Office said in a statement. | Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires Shaiq Ahme…
(2026-10-23). Exclusive-Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says. al-monitor.com By Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia appears to be expanding its ballistic missile factory to build larger solid-fuel missiles that could fly farther or carry heavier payloads, according to two US researchers who analyzed more than a year of commercial satellite images.More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and make its military more self-reliant, while possibly strengthening itsposition in a deadly conflict with Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi fighters.
(2026-10-23). Egypt calls for Yemen talks as parliament weighs military support to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, its foreign minister said, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against the Iran-aligned Houthis.Any direct involvement of the Egyptian military, one of the region's largest, would raise the stakes in the conflict between the kingdom and the Houthis, an increasingly destabilising front in the spreading US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). CrossTalk Is Peace an Option? worldbeyondwar.org We are witnessing enormous historical changes before our eyes. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is shattering security alliances and recasting the Persian Gulf and West Asia in general. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-23). Iran Implies Trump caught in the Matrix, needs to be Red-Pilled, as it strikes 7 Oil Tankers. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Despite the talk by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump about a renewed joint attack on Iran in November after the Israeli elections and the U.S. midterms, Iranian officials remain defiant. |
(2026-10-23). How the upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections could lead to the third round of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives.
(2026-10-23). Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way. geo.tv Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gestures during an event on October 22, 2026. — Reuters FM Fidan meets his counterparts from Pakistan and other countries. Turkish foreign minister warns against any renewed attack on Iran.Hakan Fidan says diplomacy, dialogue only way to end…
(2026-10-23). The Trumpanyahu Administration Is Preparing Another Iran Attack, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-10-23). We Beat the Trump Administration in Court. Now We're Going to the ICC. truthout.org Over the course of the last three years, my family has lost 49 family members in Gaza. Their bodies were torn apart by shrapnel, crushed by falling buildings, and mutilated by bullets and munitions made and provided by the United States of America. Now, the U.S. is trying to dismantle the International Criminal Court, the only international court that can criminally prosecute U.S. |
(2026-10-23). Donald Trump Is Mad LeBron James Won't Audition For His Patriotic Puppet Show. newsone.com 
Source: Aaron Schwartz / Getty | The president of people who don't wash their legs apparently has his phone set to ignore bedtime because he's posting messages on social media that may or may not have been approved by his Russian handler, Stephen Miller. | "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump said in a
(2026-10-23). Sunday 11/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Join a monthly demonstration at the Chevron in North Oakland, 5500 Telegraph in Oakland | FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 1-3 PM (RAIN CANCELS) | Signs and chants will be provided. Bring your energy and tambourines! | Israel's genocide machine couldn't run without power from Chevron. Israel's war on Gaza and Occupation of Palestine contributes to the climate catastrophe. Chevron supplies light and energy via its operation and co-ownership of two major Israeli-claimed fossil gas fields in the Mediterranean. | Chevron's extraction activities are funneling millions of dollars in tax revenues to Israeli government co…
(2026-10-23). Vice President Valdés Mesa reaffirms Cuba's demand for an end to Washington's genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and Vice President of the Republic, stated on Thursday that on October 28th, Cuba will bring its condemnation of the unjust U.S. blockade — along with a demand for its termination —before the United Nations General Assembly. | Valdés Mesa spoke at the opening of the 50th Ordinary General Assembly of the Central American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OCCEFS), which is being held through Friday at the Convention Center of the Hotel Internacional Varadero, in this resort town in Matanzas province. | Addressing representatives…
(2026-10-23). London march will commemorate 1964 Sudan uprising and ongoing genocide. skwawkbox.org Tomorrow's 'London for Sudan' (LFS) march will mark the anniversary of Sudan's popular 'October Revolution' uprising and raise awareness of the ongoing, UAE- and Israel-enabled genocide in that country. 'Resistance and revolution' A statement by LFS explains: The Sudanese legacy is one borne out of resistance and revolution; a people committed to democracy and equity. …
(2026-10-23). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Cuba solidarity: HotHouse delegation to combine cultural exchange with humanitarian aid. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Despite tightening U.S. restrictions and a deepening economic crisis on the island due to the blockade imposed by Washington, Americans can still travel to Cuba, and Chicago's HotHouse is inviting people to join its 20th delegation this January. The special-edition trip will carry material aid and solidarity across the whole country, from Havana to Guantánamo. …
(2026-10-23). Experiencing the Blockade Against Cuba from Within. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Contribution for Resumen Latinoamericano | Only those of us who live in Cuba can truly gauge the intensity, the injustice, and the inhumane tightening of the blockade — a policy that the United States regime has, of late, intensified against this Caribbean island with extraordinary malice. | I recently experienced firsthand what Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla described in a recent press conference: "The crime being committed against our country is evident. There is no pretext — no matter how deceitful — that can justify the act of collectiv…
(2026-10-23). Cuba calls for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council. radiohc.cu On Thursday, before the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba called for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing countries and to correct historical imbalances in its composition. | According to the website misiones.cubaminrex.cu, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuba's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted the urgent need to transform the body into a more democratic and representative entity—one capable of responding effectively to challenges regarding international peace and security. | The diplomat advocated for expanding the Council…
(2026-10-23). Parliamentary public hearing against the blockade. radiohc.cu With the presence of Esteban Lazo Hernández, member of the Party's Political Bureau and President of the National Assembly of People's Power and the Council of State, a parliamentary public hearing titled "Cuba Is Not a Threat; the Blockade Is" was held on Thursday. | The venue chosen was the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR)—a place where the fight for life takes place every day, despite the difficult conditions imposed by the blockade. | Members of the National Assembly, along with students, workers, and healthcare professionals, filled the auditorium. There, the harm inflicted upon t…
(2026-10-23). Cuban rehabilitation center for the blind reopens. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the reopening on Thursday of the National Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired — an institution founded 36 years ago by the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro. | The ceremony took place in the municipality of Bejucal, in the province of Mayabeque, coinciding with the anniversary of the center's original inauguration on October 22, 1990. | In the center's guestbook, Díaz-Canel noted that the institution was born from the humanistic vision of Fidel Castro, affirming that its reopening serves as a testament to commitment, continuity,…
(2026-10-23). Venezuela's PSUV Rejects US Warrant for Raúl Castro's Arrest, Reaffirms Solidarity With Cuba. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) rejected the US arrest warrant issued for Cuban revolutionary leader Raúl Castro, describing the warrant as an imperialist act of intimidation and reaffirming the party's solidarity with the Cuban people and government. In a statement published Wednesday, October 21, the PSUV said the warrant against the …
(2026-10-23). Cuba condecora a palestino-jordano Jabra Khoury por su solidaridad. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Siria y concurrente ante el Reino Hachemita de Jordania, Luis Mariano Rodríguez, entregó este jueves a Jabra Khoury la Medalla y Placa de la Solidaridad, en reconocimiento a su prolongada trayectoria de amistad y apoyo a la nación caribeña. | Durante la ceremonia, celebrada en Amán, el diplomático destacó los vínculos de trabajo mantenidos durante años con la misión cubana, basados en el respeto, el afecto y la coincidencia de valores, principios y convicciones. | Rodríguez calificó la distinción como un merecido reconocimiento a Khoury, de origen palestino-jordano, quien desde joven manif…
(2026-10-23). En Cuba reabren centro de rehabilitación para personas ciegas. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este jueves a la reapertura del Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión, fundado por el líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), hace 36 años. | La ceremonia tuvo lugar en el municipio de Bejucal, provincia de Mayabeque, coincidiendo con el aniversario de la inauguración de la entidad, ocurrida el 22 de octubre de 1990. | En el libro de visitas del centro, Díaz-Canel destacó que la institución nació de la visión humanista de Fidel y a…
(2026-10-23). Reinaguran Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación para personas ciegas y con baja visión. cubadebate.cu A 36 años de la fundación del Centro por idea del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, este 22 de octubre el lugar reabrió sus puertas en una primera etapa, durante la cual se formarán instructores de rehabilitación que extenderán sus saberes a todas las comunidades del país.
(2026-10-23). Apoya México a Cuba en producción de alimentos. radiohc.cu Los pueblos de Cuba y México tienen una histórica relación de amistad y solidaridad, que ha resistido el paso del tiempo y múltiples presiones. | Invaluable ha sido la ayuda de los mexicanos para contrarrestar el impacto del bloqueo que desde hace más de seis décadas mantiene Estados Unidos contra los cubanos, y que obstaculiza el avance socioeconómico de la Mayor de las Antillas. | En este contexto se inscribe ´Sembrando Vida ª, un programa agroalimentario implementado en territorio cubano por AMEXCID, Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. | Hasta la central provincia de Ci…
(2026-10-23). FIHAV 2026 ratificará el valor de Cuba en el mercado internacional. radiohc.cu La 42 edición de la Feria Internacional de La Habana (FIHAV), que se celebrará en formato híbrido (virtual y presencial) del 24 al 26 de noviembre será el espacio para reflejar, aún en un contexto difícil, las potencialidades comerciales de la nación caribeña y fortalecer alianzas internacionales. | Bajo el lema "Cuba abierta al mundo", esta será una edición especial en formato híbrido porque la mayor isla de las Antillas no renuncia a sus principios de desarrollo a pesar del complejo panorama económico y los desafíos actuales. | Según el Comité Organizador del evento, FIHAV 2026 tiene dentro de sus propósitos po…
(2026-10-23). Cuba reitera exigencia de poner fin al bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa aseguró este jueves que el 28 de octubre el Gobierno cubano llevará a la Asamblea General de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (AGNU) la condena al injusto bloqueo estadounidense, y la exigencia de que sea suspendido. | Valdés Mesa intervino en la apertura de la 50 Asamblea General Ordinaria de la Organización Centroamericana y del Caribe de Entidades Fiscalizadoras Superiores (OCCEFS), que hasta mañana sesionará en el Centro de Convenciones del Hotel Internacional Varadero, al este de La Habana. | A…
(2026-10-23). øCuánto cuesta apagar un país y dejarlo sin visitantes? cubadebate.cu Cuba cuantifica en 8 083 300 000 dólares las pérdidas causadas por el bloqueo estadounidense entre el 1 de marzo de 2025 y el 28 de febrero de 2026, la cifra más alta que registra y un 7 % superior a la del informe anterior. El turismo y el sector electroenergético concentran más de un tercio de ese monto.
(2026-10-23). Ciudades Patrimoniales de Cuba: Baluarte cultural de la nación. cubadebate.cu Nuestras ciudades patrimoniales son el tejido donde la cultura cubana nace, se produce, se transmite y se transforma. En ellas convergen la música, la artesanía, la religión, la gastronomía, la literatura y las fiestas que conforman el carácter del cubano.
(2026-10-23). Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba vuelven a reinar en solitario durante la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Los santiagueros derrotaron 9-6 a los Indios de Guantánamo en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, mientras los granmenses cayeron 5-7 ante los Cachorros de Holguín, como anfitriones en el Mártires de Barbados, y cedieron el primer puesto oriental. Las Avispas necesitaron 11 entradas para doblegar a la tribu anfitriona.
(2026-10-23). Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed: Governments buried war crimes to protect Israel and the arms trade. wsws.org Channel 4's Dispatches investigation represents a rare break with the silence and evasions that have characterised the British media's coverage of Gaza…
(2026-10-23). Hind Rajab's killer visits U.S., HRF demands his arrest. mronline.org 
The Hind Rajab Foundation has called on the U.S. government to arrest the commander of an Israeli military unit believed responsible for the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza, who is currently visiting the United States.
(2026-10-23). NAZA Is Not Just About Israel And Gaza. It's About The Evil Lurking In Us All. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] I have just seen NAZA, a documentary in which 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers are filmed explaining how, over the past three years, they went about systematically wiping Gaza off the map. They did so while nearly every western capital either chose to keep silent or actively …
(2026-10-23). far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election. al-monitor.com A turbo-charged election campaign by Israel's far-right national security minister has seen gun-shaped keychains distributed to high school students and a promotional video threatening to "put to death" a Palestinian inmate. | His policy pledges include encouraging Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank and war-ravaged Gaza, as well as enforcing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.
(2026-10-23). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years. aljazeera.com No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.
(2026-10-23). Difficulties in Controling the Exchange Rate Gap in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Franco Vielma — Oct 21, 2026 The Venezuelan economy has experienced significant variations so far this year, compared to what it was in January. One of the most important elements for the internal dynamics and daily life of the population is the "exchange rate gap," or the percentage distance between the exchange rate of …
(2026-10-23). Venezuela: Chavista Authorities and Far-Right Opposition Announce Agreements in Third Round of Negotiations (+María Corina Machado). orinocotribune.com The delegations of Venezuela's government and the extinct so-called "2015 National Assembly" have concluded their third round of negotiations, reaching agreements focused on access to political guarantees, the review of the legal framework on judiciary and electoral disqualifications, and progress toward the renewal of the authorities of the Judicial Branch. The summary of the session …
(2026-10-23). Jorge Rodríguez Says Venezuela Controls All Oil Revenues, Dismisses Claims of Foreign Management. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)— Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez asserted that Venezuela controls the revenues generated by its oil sales, after a journalist asked how those funds are being administered. He said that the Venezuelan government decides how to use the money, in accordance with the Constitution, and dismissed claims that foreign entities control the proceeds. …
(2026-10-23). Israel arrests 36 Palestinians in the West Bank, attacks on farmers ramp up. aljazeera.com Israeli pogroms on Palestinian farmers and their lands during the olive harvest season intensify.
(2026-10-23). Israeli military kills 2 in Hebron gun battle as tension soars in West Bank. aljazeera.com Violence flaring as Israeli pogroms heighten tension across Palestinian territory.
(2026-10-23). Saturday 10/24: Rally To Hold Scott Wiener Accountable! No More Anthropic Zionist Police Shills. indybay.org Koshland Park | Page & Buchanan St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-23). UK Announces It Will Officially Brainwash Children To Be Hateful Zionists. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic A UK taskforce has just released a report detailing 27 recommendations for "ending antisemitism in schools and colleges" which the government has agreed to adopt in full. The second recommendation is that teachers shouldn't wear pro-Palestine pins. This alone tells anyone with half a brain what this report, like so …
(2026-10-23). Trump accuses Minnesota congresswoman of identity fraud, calls for her resignation. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump called a day earlier for Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar's resignation from Congress, accusing her of using a false name when she was sworn into office, an allegation her office has denied. | "Because she used a fake name to be sworn in, I assume she must IMMEDIATELY resign from Congress," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. | Trump claimed the Minnesota lawmaker's real name was Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, which shares a surname with her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi. | He further claimed that Omar had "openly admitted to FRAUD" and called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to recog…
(2026-10-23). At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump's Second Term. truthout.org At least 59 people have died in ICE custody since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, the highest number in more than a decade. Many deaths have been linked to medical neglect, including four of five recent deaths at California's Adelanto Processing Center, according to a 2026 report by the state attorney general. Al Jazeera English's Fault Lines investigated deaths at the facility… |
(2026-10-23). Kagan Warns Far Right Supreme Court Rulings Will Undermine American Democracy. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan warned a group of law students at Catholic University on Tuesday that the current iteration of the court — which has a 6-3 majority of far right conservatives — is upending American democracy. Kagan focused much of her remarks on addressing gerrymandering over the past year by both political parties. The map-changing began when Republicans started redrawing… |
(2026-10-23). SNAP Participation Losses Far Exceed CBO's Estimates. truthout.org About 5.5 million people lost food assistance through SNAP in the year since enactment of the 2025 reconciliation law. This includes about 2 million children, who were not targeted by the law's eligibility restrictions. These participation declines have resulted in a sharp drop in SNAP spending, since 90 percent of SNAP spending is for food assistance benefits. (The rest is primarily… |
(2026-10-23). Todd Blanche Won't Rule Out DOJ Disruption of Midterm Elections Certification. truthout.org Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Thursday that he wouldn't rule out the possibility of the Department of Justice (DOJ) refusing to allow states to certify their own election results in this year's midterm races. Blanche's comments come as Americans are expressing deep skepticism that President Donald Trump will accept election outcomes if Republicans lose to Democrats. |
(2026-10-23). Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle. truthout.org Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Mainstream media focused on Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée's credit card bill and her penchant for extravagant partying and fashion. The next ambassador might not share those particular foibles, but the real significance of Guilfoyle's appointment will last. She was what Dexter Filkins, writing in The New Yorker, calls "a new kind of… |
(2026-10-23). Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel's Elections. truthout.org Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just eight days before Israel's upcoming elections. On Tuesday, in comments to reporters back in the U.S., Hegseth said that he was there "visiting our troops" and "had a chance to talk to the prime minister," but that he would not discuss the subject of their… |
(2026-10-23). Netanyahu Orders "Full Lockdown" of Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has ordered the Israel Defense Force to "immediately impose a lockdown on Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the entire" illegally occupied West Bank following a gun battle that reportedly left two Palestinians dead and at least five Israeli soldiers wounded. Following an emergency meeting with Israel's security cabinet and his top… |
(2026-10-23). Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI. truthout.org The housing crisis emerged as a central issue last month in Providence, Rhode Island, as Democratic socialist David Morales unseated incumbent Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary for mayor and a slate of progressives won their city council races in primaries throughout the Ocean State's largest city. In April, Smiley vetoed a rent stabilization ordinance passed the day before… |
(2026-10-23). Halal Leadership Must Not Produce Three Competing Rulebooks. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer On 18 October 2026, Indonesia will extend mandatory halal certification to imported food and drink, cosmetics, supplements, chemical products and several other categories. The deadline will turn BPJPH's recognition of foreign certifiers from a specialist concern into a market-access question for exporters. At the same time, Malaysia's Halal Industry Master Plan …
(2026-10-23). France in uprising: After four decades of neoliberal economic policies. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen In Türkiye, a fascination with Europe took hold in the 1960s and continued throughout the 1970s. People dreamed of making their way to this continent of "wealth and prosperity." "Tourist" in France My father arrived in France in 1969 as a "tourist." Not to visit the country's tourist attractions, of course, …
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines. whyy.org
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(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Reuse, Repurpose, Reimagine. whyy.org You Oughta Know how people are living greener! Visit Kensington's
(2026-10-23). Van Drew and Mullock exchange ideas and jabs at 2nd District debate. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? For an hour, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and his Democratic challenger Zack Mullock debated over several topics including the war with Iran, tariffs and immigration as they vie for the U.S. House seat covering New Jersey's 2nd District. | The debate, hosted by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, took place Thursday at the Campus Center Theater without an audience, at the request of the Van Drew campaign over concerns ab…
(2026-10-23). Philadelphia Museum of Art to alter Frank Gehry renovations to accommodate more education programs. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Five years after the Philadelphia Museum of Art completed The museum has received a $20 million gift from Lois and Julian Brodsky to rebuild parts of its North Entrance into the Brodsky Learning and…
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in Pa. and 8 other states. whyy.org A federal judge in California U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the government's effort is relying on
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Southern Delaware hospitals say proposed ChristianaCare campuses will negatively impact region. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Leaders from three southern Delaware hospital systems spoke out against
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). What happened to the GOP's high hopes for Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity? whyy.org
(2026-10-23). University of Delaware welcomes new artistic director who combines her love of theater and teaching. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Sarah Wansley arrived in Delaware from Vermont just two weeks ago, but she is already looking ahead to the future of the University of Delaware's professional theater company. | An assistant professor of theater, Wansley was recently named artistic director of the
(2026-10-23). Philadelphia Orchestra receives $10.5 million for cultural diplomacy just before it leaves for China. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Orchestra has received a $10.5 million gift to fund, among other things, international cultural diplomacy. | The gift from David Cohen, the former CEO of Comcast and current orchestra board member, and his wife, Rhonda Cohen, comes just days before the orchestra leaves Philadelphia to tour South Korea and China. It will be the 14th tour of China since the orchestra's historic 1973 trip as the first western orchestra to enter the communist country. | "It's no…
(2026-10-23). Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health. whyy.org Most Americans say that spending time with loved ones is one of the most important things in their lives — and yet, amid the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day, relationships often take a backseat to other commitments. On this episode, we explore the science of human connection, from why it matters to how we can make it a priority in our lives. | Two women sitting on a white bench. (Elle Hughes)…
(2026-10-23). Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions: Sixty Years of Excellence and Giving. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). UAW Local 2320: Support Workers at Legal Action of Wisconsin Fighting for a Just Union Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos October 21, 2026 by @wi.bopm in Madison, Wisconsin.
(2026-10-23). Madison: Support Nurses at St. Mary's Dean Clinics. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). SEIU Wisconsin Unions For All Rally October 24, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). Macklemore: 'I say free Palestine' as he kicks off a new tour. aljazeera.com Macklemore says 'being human is not complicated' as he kicked off his Free Palestine tour on Thursday night.
(2026-10-23). Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350. aljazeera.com Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
(2026-10-23). Kenya announces second Ebola death, says 'no evidence' of community spread. aljazeera.com The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central ‚Å ‚Å and western Africa.
(2026-10-23). Why is Israel increasing its presence in the Balkans? aljazeera.com In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?>
(2026-10-23). Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan. aljazeera.com At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
(2026-10-23). 'Generation Right': Israeli youth show strong support for the right. aljazeera.com Some three quarters of Jewish first-time voters identify as right or centre-right, higher than rest of Israeli society.
(2026-10-23). FCC Democrat warns broadcasters to resist Trump's media pressure tactics. aljazeera.com Democrat Anna Gomez warns broadcasters against yielding to the Trump-era FCC's claims of fake polls and news distortions.
(2026-10-23). Time 'running out' to reach Yemen's Taiz amid deepening crisis, UN says. aljazeera.com More than 800,000 people have been cut off from aid since the Houthis encircled Taiz city in early October.
(2026-10-23). Why is the UK at the forefront of AI-driven job cuts? aljazeera.com AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.
(2026-10-23). Why is Trump questioning Ilhan Omar's name? aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight Ethiopia's gov't. aljazeera.com Rebel commander pledged to continue fighting government-allied forces who seized Ethiopia's Tigray capital.
(2026-10-23). Ecuador judge orders pre-trial detention of leftist presidential candidate. aljazeera.com Luisa Gonzalez, who lost to right-wing president Daniel Noboa in 2023, has called the arrest political persecution.
(2026-10-23). Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League — teams, prediction, lineups. aljazeera.com Man City are the only team with a perfect Premier League record, but face a Villa side determined to climb the table.
(2026-10-23). Israel locks down occupied West Bank after Hebron shooting. aljazeera.com Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank after a shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers.
(2026-10-23). Former FBI officials charged in connection with Hunter Biden laptop probe. aljazeera.com Lawyers for two accused officials say Department of Justice seeking to revive scandal in the run-up to midterm vote.
(2026-10-23). Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump took credit for the action amid growing concerns the US government could meddle in midterm races.
(2026-10-23). Several people missing after multistorey building collapses in Kenya. aljazeera.com Officials say building in Nairobi's Eastleigh area had no occupation certificate, but ground floor was in use.
(2026-10-23). Bayern coach Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during training. aljazeera.com The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had ‚Å missed some of his team's training sessions.
(2026-10-23). Jerusalem Daily: Israel to 'lock down' occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a "full lockdown" of the occupied West Bank following a shooting.
(2026-10-23). US consumer sentiment hits a near-record low before midterm elections. aljazeera.com Independent voters' economic anxieties highlight political implications of plummeting US consumer sentiment.
(2026-10-23). Being There: Are These People In the Room With Us? commondreams.org 
(2026-10-23). America's Most Fascist Candidate, Brought To You By Big Oil. levernews.com 
(2026-10-23). Angie Battle Cry Against Corporate Power. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | Last month, U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, a member of the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America, spoke at the nation's largest annual conference of Black political power and called out one of the event's corporate sponsors. Lever columnist Morgan Harper attended the conference and noticed that Nixon was not alone — after years of quietly accepting corporate cash, some Black leaders are starting to push back against its influence. But will that shift in rhetoric help Democrats win at the polls, especially in a deep-red state like Florida, where millions…
(2026-10-23). Democracy Now! 2026-10-23 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention": Al Jazeera Investigates Immigrant Deaths in California's Adelanto ICE Jail | Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention”…
(2026-10-23). Arundhati Roy: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination." | Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination."
(2026-10-23). Vibrant China: Hainan charts new paths to high-quality growth. ecns.cn As it advances the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the province is cultivating emerging industries, upgrading traditional sectors and exploring new frontiers to build a more diversified, innovation-driven economy.
(2026-10-23). Vibrant China: Hainan embraces new opportunities for growth. ecns.cn From seed innovation and the marine economy to aerospace, green development and the digital economy, China's island province of Hainan is unlocking new growth opportunities by leveraging its unique strengths.
(2026-10-23). Comicomment: 'Gray rhino' of Japan's neo-militarism gathers speed, threatening peace. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering and monetary donation to the Yasukuni Shrine on Oct. 17 and 19, while multiple Japanese government officials, senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and parliamentarians paid visits to the site recently. Such acts lay bare their deep-rooted erroneous perceptions on historical issues, as well as their sinister attempt to exonerate war criminals, reverse the verdict on aggression and pave the way for remilitarization.
(2026-10-23). Communications restored to pre-earthquake levels in quake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn All 628 mobile base stations disrupted by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have been restored, returning communications in the affected areas to pre-earthquake levels, the Xizang Communications Administration said Friday.
(2026-10-23). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from October 27 to 31, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Friday.
(2026-10-23). China's Heilongjiang ramps up farm exports as trade grows. ecns.cn Agricultural exports from China's Heilongjiang province rose 8.3% year on year to 8.61 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) in the first nine months of the year.
(2026-10-23). New direct air link connects Shenzhen with Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar. ecns.cn A direct passenger flight route between Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province and Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, opened Thursday.
(2026-10-23). Alxa's GI livestock goods make debut in Macao market. ecns.cn Cold-chain trucks carrying chilled meat from Alxa League in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region entered Macao through Gongbei Port on Wednesday, marking the debut of Alxa's three signature livestock products in Macao.
(2026-10-23). Miniature replica of ancient Great Wall reopens in Harbin. ecns.cn Visitors explore a miniature replica of the Great Wall at Harbin Children's Park in Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 23, 2026. The attraction, which had been closed for years, recently reopened after renovations, drawing crowds of tourists.
(2026-10-23). Typhoon Champi halts 56 ferry routes off Fujian, prompts relocation of 134,100 people. ecns.cn Champi has brought winds of Force 8 or stronger (at least 62 kph, or 39 mph) to coastal areas of southeastern China's Fujian province, prompting the suspension of 56 passenger ferry routes and the relocation of 134,100 people from at-risk areas, authorities said Friday.
(2026-10-23). China's Han Miaoyu wins para powerlifting gold, sets Asian record at Aichi-Nagoya Games. ecns.cn China's Han Miaoyu won gold in the women's up to 79kg para powerlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Thursday, lifting 152 kilograms on her fourth attempt to set an Asian record, according to the Heilongjiang Federation of the Disabled.
(2026-10-23). Baqen earthquake in Xizang leaves 16 dead, 76 injured. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has killed 16 people and injured 76 as of 1 p.m. Friday, the Nagqu city government said at a news conference.
(2026-10-23). Art exhibition marking 90th anniversary of Long March opens in Zunyi. ecns.cn An art exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March opened Thursday at the Zunyi Art Museum in Zunyi in southwestern China's Guizhou province, featuring more than 90 artworks from three Chinese cities.
(2026-10-23). 501 aftershocks recorded after 7.0-magnitude quake in Xizang. ecns.cn A total of 501 aftershocks had been recorded following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen County, Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as of noon Friday.
(2026-10-23). AI-generated boy's hardship tales target older Chinese consumers. ecns.cn An AI-generated character posing as an unfortunate young boy is exploiting older Chinese consumers on short-video platforms, using fabricated tales of hardship to elicit sympathy and drive online sales, Chinese media reported.
(2026-10-23). Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Xizang kills 16; first relief supplies arrive. ecns.cn Relief supplies from central, regional, city and county authorities have begun arriving in the affected area after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10: 33 p.m. Thursday.
(2026-10-23). Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line. ecns.cn With an excavation diameter of 16.68 meters and a total length of about 125 meters, the machine will soon be deployed to a transportation project in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.
(2026-10-23). Western Theater Command Air Force deploys drone to survey earthquake-hit area in Xizang. ecns.cn A drone operated by the Western Theater Command Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was dispatched to the earthquake-hit area in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, shortly after midnight Friday to conduct an aerial survey, according to the official WeChat account of the People's Air Force.
(2026-10-23). U.S. investment in China rises 7.7% in first nine months: MOC. ecns.cn U.S. investment in China rose by 7.7% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while investment from France and Switzerland increased by 31.8% and 26%, respectively, Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Chenghua said Thursday.
(2026-10-23). China urges restraint to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading to the Horn of Africa. ecns.cn China on Thursday warned against the Middle East conflict spilling over into the Horn of Africa, stressing that the northeastern African region should "never become an arena for geopolitics."
(2026-10-23). China secures over 80% of new ship orders worldwide in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry maintained its leading position in the global market during the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Friday.
(2026-10-23). There is no gray area on the Taiwan question: Chinese FM. ecns.cn There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippines should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.
(2026-10-23). AI opens up new consumer markets at Shanghai's West Bund tech carnival. ecns.cn The 2026 West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival (WTCC 2026) opened in Shanghai on Thursday, bringing together more than 400 technology brands from around the world and showcasing AI-powered products for healthcare, childcare and other consumer sectors.
(2026-10-23). China's activities in Arctic are in line with international law: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting the peace, stability and sustainable development of the region and are in line with the international law, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2026-10-23). Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump. geo.tv Ukrainian army soldiers stand next to multiple launch missile systems on February 24, 2022. — Reuters Ceasefire in Oleshky begins October 29, says White House.Accord allows humanitarian aid in and civilian evacuation.Oleshky's remaining population totals 1,700 to 2,000…
(2026-10-23). At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan. geo.tv The image shows Jordanian flag lifted at border with Israel. — Reuters/File Suspects use rifle, pistol for firing: eye witnessArmed men opened fire on funeral attendees.Security deployed at church after incident.At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday…
(2026-10-23). Trump presses Musk to ease Starlink restrictions on Ukraine: WSJ. geo.tv Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — ReutersTrump expresses frustration over Ukraine's Starlink speed cap: WSJ.Zelenskiy hopes to discuss Starlink limits with US…
(2026-10-23). Inside the TikTok slip-up: Did Ukrainian sailor's phone just hand Russia the ultimate location clue. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's navy is facing fresh security concerns after a sailor was detained for allegedly exposing sensitive military locations through TikTok videos. Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) claims the footage showed naval unit locations and combat operations, with geotagging potentially revealing precise coordinates to Russian forces. Investigators allege the sailor uploaded more than 10 previously recorded videos while absent without leave. He faces a potential prison sentence of up to eight years if convicted under the reported charges. In a separate case, three more suspects were detained over alleged online disclo…
(2026-10-23). Putin's brutal charge against Zelensky: Ukrainians 'dragged Like stray dogs' into the war? | Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for peace talks while insisting that Russia will achieve all its objectives in Ukraine. Putin rejected claims of Russian territorial losses, describing the disputed regions as historic Russian territory, and criticised Western support for Kyiv. He accused European countries of fuelling anti-Russian sentiment and dismissed warnings of a potential war with Russia. Putin also questioned Ukraine's military recruitment practices, citing desertion figures, while reiterating Moscow's claim that it has pursued negotiations since 2014. Meanwhile, Russia sa…
(2026-10-23). Merz reveals his true fear: Did AfD's entry into power make Russia's threat too big to handle. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has identified Russian disinformation and hybrid attacks as Germany's biggest security concern, accusing Moscow of seeking to destabilise European societies and undermine the political order established after the Cold War. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merz called for stronger efforts to counter Russia's influence. He also addressed economic tensions with China, insisting that Europe does not want a trade war but will defend its interests against what he described as unfair competition.
(2026-10-23). 'Donald Trump' behind bars: Iran humiliates POTUS live, 'President locked behind bars' in Tehran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-23). North Korea's entire strike triad now aimed at US ally? Hwasong-20 is the missile Seoul fears most. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly inaugurated an underground defence museum showcasing an extensive collection of missiles, drones, naval weapons and armoured vehicles, with more than 25 missile launch vehicles and around 15 types of drone and naval systems on display. The unveiling comes amid renewed tensions with South Korea, as North Korea warns of countermeasures along the heavily militarised border. The display also raises questions about the role of the facility in showcasing the country's land-based and maritime strike capabilities.
(2026-10-23). Mexico: Delay in Legal Reform Harms People With Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A dog and a woman with a disability outside the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico City, Mexico, March 24, 2026. | © 2026 Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-10-23). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). 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
(2026-10-23). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). Wednesday 11/4: Protect the Vote Interfaith Gathering and March. indybay.org 10am – First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oaklnad, CA | 11am – March to Federal Building, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-23). Tuesday 10/27: Come to a Ballot Party! indybay.org Park Branch : Library | 1833 Page/Cole…
(2026-10-23). Friday 10/23: ICE Out of The Bay Emergency Rally at Highland Hospital. indybay.org Highland Hospital main entrance | Stuart St & East 31st St | Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-23). "Say No To Blood Tech" At Apple With Fired Apple Worker & Organizer Tarik Ra'ouf. indybay.org Apple has a sordid and criminal role from Palestine to the Congo and Apple tech organizer Tarik Ra'ouf talks about it's role internationally and in the United States where it shuts down stores and fires workers who want to have a union.
(2026-10-23). Sunday 11/1: End the ICE Age: Butterflies of Remembrance. indybay.org In front of Olympus Bakery on Castro | 135 Castro St | Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-10-23). Monday 10/26: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-23). Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated From Idaho Fur Farm. indybay.org Second Massive Liberation of Captive Mink This Season…
(2026-10-23). Saturday 10/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-10-23). Bay Area Residents to March in SF for Bill to End Federally Funded Dog, Cat Experiments. indybay.org Marchers to speak outside Nancy Pelosi's Office, urging her to support the COMPACT Act…
(2026-10-23). SF Billionaires, Gentrification, Politics & Capture of SF With Phoenix Proj Julie Pitta. indybay.org The techno billionaires have directly taken over the Democratic Party and are implementing their program in San Francisco with ballot propositions which will reshaped San Francisco. Julie Pitta with the Phoenix Project talks with WorkWeek about the gentrification in San Francisco and how the billionaires are reshaping San Francisco with the support of Mayor Lurie and their Board Of Supervisors.
(2026-10-23). A 2026 Checklist for Bay Area Immigrant Families: Documents, Rights, Services and Safety. indybay.org Immigrant families across the Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland to San José, Richmond and the Peninsula, are dealing with changing federal policies and a lot of uncertainty. This checklist is meant to help families get organized, protect themselves and connect with trusted local help. It does not replace advice from a qualified immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative, and rules can change quickly, so please check official sources before acting on anything.
(2026-10-23). National Guard threaten Washington D.C. voters. indybay.org Trump's armed goons frighten and are threatening to voters at official ballot drop boxes in Washington D.C.
(2026-10-23). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-23). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-23). 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!
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). 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)…
(2026-10-23). Thursday 10/29: Webinar: DSA Arms Embargo Campaign Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-arms-embarg……
(2026-10-23). Palestine is already living under the Techno-Fascism that is Coming for us All. juancole.com
(2026-10-23). Trump's America is everywhere in Retreat, as Iran plots "Debasing" juancole.com (
(2026-10-23). Global red scare offensive spreads to Turkey; 140 Communist leaders arrested. peoplesworld.org 
ANKARA, Turkey—One hundred and forty members of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) have been indicted by the government for their role in organizing an anti-war demonstration during the NATO summit in Ankara this past July. Leaders of the U.S.-European war alliance, including President Donald Trump, met in the Turkish capital to coordinate military spending …
(2026-10-23). NEA, AFT, SEIU join Colorado to fight discrimination against LGBTQ people. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Three of the nation's largest unions—the Teachers/AFT, the National Education Association and the Service Employees—are siding with the state of Colorado in a Supreme Court case involving a Catholic preschool there, and two parents, who demand that it be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ kids on the basis of religion, and still get state funds. …
(2026-10-23). Redistricting leader Louise Lucas indicted as Trump's revenge campaign widens. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In what many are calling a politically motivated abuse of power ahead of the midterm elections, federal authorities have hit Virginia Democrat—and prominent Trump critic—State Sen. L. Louise Lucas with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with a cannabis business she co-owns. On Oct. 22, Lucas voluntarily surrendered to authorities. U.S. Attorney General …
(2026-10-23). Warnings sound: Trump ready to stage what amounts to a full-fledged coup. peoplesworld.org 
There is a great deal of talk about the administration subverting the midterm elections. Fear of this is widespread, and it cuts across class lines. Labor and its allies are working hard to make sure every vote is counted and that results are respected. But even sections of the ruling class are worried about a …
(2026-10-23). Unifier, activist, and champion of the people: Judy Ann Alberti remembered. peoplesworld.org 
BERKELEY—If a homeless person was cold, exhausted, desperate for a place to sleep, he could find it in the modest home of Judy Ann Alberti on Derby Street in Berkeley. "She brought people into her house who needed a place to live," said her younger sister, Toni Ellen. "Our father brought people in off the …
(2026-10-23). 16 killed, several injured after powerful earthquake jolts China's Tibet, hundreds of houses damaged. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.The earthquake struck at around 10: 33 pm on Thursday. Following the disaster, the regional disaster prevention and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday.Of the 65 injured people, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. More than 330 houses were either damaged or completely destroyed. Authorities are still assessin…
(2026-10-23). Taking Apart a Metaphor: Dan Sinykin and Sarah Brouillette on the Literary Ecosystem. publicbooks.org "[Magazine and newspaper criticism] have been, as Dan has described, disembedded from their former professional, conglomerate, often salaried workplace, and turned into all freelance."
(2026-10-23). Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push. twz.com 
(2026-10-23). Libyan parliament ratifies maritime deal with Türkiye, heightening war danger in Eastern Mediterranean. wsws.org The dispute over maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean is part of a struggle between the imperialist and regional powers over control of energy resources, pipelines, electricity and data cables, and strategic sea lanes.
(2026-10-23). Apache offshore workers strike meets media and Unite union wall of silence. wsws.org The strike by 160 Unite union members was sparked by a bitter pay dispute over an ultimatum to accept a "final offer" of just 4 percent.
(2026-10-23). The mass protests in France are reverberating throughout Europe. wsws.org Over the month since high school blockades and shutdowns began in France, an outpouring of anti-austerity, anti-repression, anti-war and anti-fascist sentiment has staggered the French government and spread across Europe.
(2026-10-23). Discovery of security vulnerabilities in PHP programming language triggers global internet shutdowns. wsws.org Serious security flaws in PHP—the open source programming language that runs on more than two thirds of world's websites—were discovered on Wednesday leading to major outages across the globe as administrators took down their systems, ran updates and installed patches.
(2026-10-23). Phillips 66 locks out 385 Linden, New Jersey, refinery workers after rejection of concessions contract. wsws.org The lockout at the largest refinery on the East Coast follows lockouts at BP's Whiting, Indiana, and Marathon's Martinez, California, refineries.
(2026-10-23). IIT Bombay unleashes police on grieving parents and student protesters. wsws.org One month to the day after the tragic suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the elite institute's administration used police to violently disperse his grieving parents and student protesters.
(2026-10-23). Mexican health workers reject 8 percent deal imposed by SNTSS union and Morena government. wsws.org The union and the government declared the wage review closed without a new vote. Workers answered with marches and blockades and called an assembly of elected delegates for October 31.
(2026-10-23). Ozone worsens other deadly health effects of globally generated wildfires. wsws.org Recent studies highlight the massive amounts of ozone generated by global warming-driven wildfires that will result in more than 2,000 annual excess deaths in the US alone.
(2026-10-23). California state workers strike against Newsom: "We will strike for as long as it takes" wsws.org The fight against Newsom's attacks confronts workers with the need to break the SEIU bureaucracy's grip and unite with workers internationally.
(2026-10-23). As deaths mount in steel mills, United Steelworkers bureaucrats attend "safety" conference at companies' expense. wsws.org The meeting was part of a "labor-management" safety and training framework which finances paid union assignments and gives the apparatus a direct role in administering millions of dollars in company-funded programs.
(2026-10-23). USPS workers say: No private armed guards in our postal facilities! wsws.org Nearly 1,000 armed private security guards are being rushed into USPS plants in the final weeks before the midterm elections—into the very facilities that will process millions of mail-in ballots, and months before the deepest cuts in USPS history.
(2026-10-23). Australian university union funding report covers up Labor government's restructuring agenda. wsws.org The NTEU report is silent on Labor's underlying agenda—the funnelling of more than $50 billion a year, and rising, into military spending in preparation for war, while gutting social spending.
(2026-10-23). Chemical tank leak forces evacuation in Toledo, closure of schools and workplaces. wsws.org Dozens were sent to the hospital suffering from burning eyes and throats following the release of toxic glycidyl methacrylate following an incident at MC Tank Transport in North Toledo on Tuesday evening.
(2026-10-23). Trump doubles down on fascist provocations in final stretch of midterm campaign. wsws.org The US president has encouraged violent attacks on hecklers at campaign rallies and appeals to racism and other forms of bigotry.
(2026-10-23). Australia: Labor government ends universal free COVID vaccination. wsws.org Having invoked mass vaccination to justify allowing COVID to spread unchecked, Labor is withdrawing universal free access to vaccination itself.
(2026-10-23). 8,000 university and polytech workers strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is seeking to block any real struggle against austerity and to encourage illusions in Labour ahead of the November 7 election.
(2026-10-23). National Steel Car: Why did the USW allow far-right Tory leader Pierre Poilievre to visit our picket line? wsws.org However Poilievre's visit came about, it fits seamlessly into the corporatist, Canadian nationalist politics of the USW bureaucracy. The union's national director, Marty Warren, and other leading officials are among the most vociferous proponents of the big business-led "Team Canada" in the ongoing trade war.
(2026-10-23). Mamdani hits the campaign trail for Hochul, governor of strikebreaking and police repression. wsws.org Mamdani's campaign video for Hochul refutes the Democratic Socialists of America's claim to be turning the Democratic Party into an organization that defends workers.
(2026-10-23). The Rich are Awful People, Let Me Count the Ways. cepr.net
(2026-10-23). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-23). 'Test of regionalism' Pacific churches call for review of Israel's PIF role. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed. The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), which represents Christian churches and national councils across 18 countries and territories in the region, also wants all engagement with Israel suspended until…
(2026-10-23). Three Labour Peers Spoke at a Festival Sponsored by a Reform Mega-Donor And Which Hosted a Far-Right Bookshop. bylinetimes.com 
Three Labour peers have been criticised by one of their party colleagues after speaking at the 'Battle of Ideas' festival, which is sponsored by a Reform mega-donor and which partnered with a far-right bookshop, which sells books by Joseph Goebbels and Oswald Mosley. | Labour MP Phil Brickell accused his colleagues of "legitimising" Reform's crypto billionaire Ben Delo by participating in last weekend's event, which was partnered with the far-right Oldspeak bookshop. | The festival, run by Baroness Claire Fox's Academy of Ideas, partnered with the bookshop, as an official partner last weekend. Its guide pointe…
(2026-10-23). 'We Intend to Succeed': French Student Protesters Explain Why They're at the Barricades. bylinetimes.com Bins were piled up in front of the Lycée Claude-Monet in the 13th arrondissement of Paris when I arrived. Students milled around, standing on top of them, some performed dances. Others had placards and banners. This was not part of some elaborate drama class performance, it was in fact a 'blocus', part of the largest wave of student protests in France since May 1968. | The current protest wave in mainland France began in Lycée Antoine Saint-Exupery in Creteil, on the outskirts of Paris, and has since spread to schools and universities across the country. Between closures and 'blocuses' – the tactic in which st…
(2026-10-23). Meet the New Miss Spelman College. capitalbnews.org 
A political science major with a minor in dance performance and choreography, Jillian Collier is embracing her title with a plan for change. Her experience at the historic women's HBCU has been defined by a feeling of sisterhood, which she plans to further foster through a new initiative that could spread beyond the gates of …
(2026-10-23). A Black Farmer Is Running to Become Louisiana's Next U.S. Senator. capitalbnews.org 
NEW IBERIA, Louisiana — On a humid September afternoon, wedged between high stalks of sugarcane and old tractors, Jamie Davis felt right at home. He had traveled 170 miles from Waterproof, Louisiana, a 91% Black town that's home to 576 people, to New Iberia, a bigger city, on another Black-owned farm. There, Davis and a …
(2026-10-23). CPJ, partners condemn referral of Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah to trial. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined partner organizations on Friday in condemning the referral to trial of Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the independent Egyptian outlet Mada Masr. The case is the latest escalation in Egypt's crackdown on the press, which has included the arrest of all six Egypt-based journalists working for investigative platform Matsdaash and…
(2026-10-23). After weeks of attacks, CPJ calls for protection of journalists during Serbia election. cpj.org Berlin, October 23, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Serbian authorities to ensure that journalists can report safely throughout Sunday's parliamentary election, and the period that follows, after a campaign marked by physical attacks, police obstruction, and threats against reporters. Since CPJ warned a month ago of growing risks for journalists ahead of the…
(2026-10-23). Complementary forces: Why activism needs art to drive action. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-23). Independent journalism under siege in Georgia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-23). "The Philippines Should Deepen Its Engagement with BRICS" infobrics.org The Philippines should deepen its engagement with BRICS as part of efforts to diversify its diplomatic and economic partnerships without treating participation in the grouping as alignment with China or any other major power, foreign policy experts said…
(2026-10-23). 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to Be Held in Delhi. infobrics.org Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event and meet the leaders who are scheduled to attend BRICS Parliamentary Forum…
(2026-10-23). Visa-Free Travel Opens a New –°hapter in China-Russia Relations. infobrics.org The extension of the mutual visa-free travel policy through the end of 2027 represents an important step toward strengthening these people-to-people connections…
(2026-10-23). Putin-Witkoff talks expose broken Western unity on Ukraine. infobrics.org Germany, France and Britain struggle to prop up Zelensky amid US-Russian push.
(2026-10-23). Russia's peripheral imperialism: Class, ideology and war. links.org.au 
Dmitry Pozhidaev contends that a state subordinately integrated into global capitalism can exercise imperial power over weaker neighbours, with Russia exemplifying this combination as an empire of the periphery.
(2026-10-23). The Encampment movement against evictions and gentrification. mronline.org 
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(2026-10-23). US Big Tech Corporations Blatantly Meddling In Brazil's Election. popularresistance.org Big Tech corporations in the United States are manipulating politics and meddling in the elections of countries all around the world. | In the lead-up to the first round of Brazil's election this October, Meta censored left-wing President Lula da Silva, while simultaneously promoting the accounts of far-right, US-backed candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. | Bolsonaro has also contracted US companies to use AI technology to create fake accounts on social media and spread disinformation targeting critical voters. | This demonstrates how Silicon Valley is engaged in a kind of global digital imperialism.
(2026-10-23). France Has Never Been Richer. popularresistance.org It takes a lot to get tens of thousands of people to riot. For it to happen simultaneously across several countries points to a supranational underlying cause, as opposed to local grievance at an egregious state injustice. That the temporary collapse of authority and restraint will allow some opportunists to loot is an inevitable concomitant. That does not make theft the cause. | There is a reason that, in every Western democracy during the last 20 years, neoliberal politicians have campaigned under the slogans "Hope," "Change," or their various synonyms and translations. It is because very highly paid PR consult…
(2026-10-23). Vivek Ramaswamy's Vile Attack Ad Is Trumpism in a Nutshell. portside.org Vivek Ramaswamy's Vile Attack Ad Is Trumpism in a Nutshell |
(2026-10-23). Those Antisemitic Olive Trees! Israel's Gaslighting Military Language Whitewashes Settler Violence. portside.org Those Antisemitic Olive Trees! Israel's Gaslighting Military Language Whitewashes Settler Violence |
(2026-10-23). The Accidental Activists of Data Center Alley. portside.org The Accidental Activists of Data Center Alley |
(2026-10-23). For Texas Schoolchildren, Minor Misbehavior Can Mean Criminal Charges. portside.org For Texas Schoolchildren, Minor Misbehavior Can Mean Criminal Charges |
(2026-10-23). If Dems win big in midterms, Hegseth's head could roll. responsiblestatecraft.org Democratic lawmakers have begun planning their post-midterm investigations into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whose tenure has been filled with controversy.According to
(2026-10-23). Slouching toward Kaliningrad, NATO dismisses a nuclear threat. responsiblestatecraft.org During the Cold War, the exclave of West Berlin, isolated in the middle of Communist East Germany, was regarded as one of the most dangerous potential flashpoints for a conflict between the Soviet Union and the West. Indeed, Joseph Stalin's blockade of land access to the city in 1948-49 came close to triggering a new war, until the U.S. and Britain proved able to supply the population by air.It is a pity, if not altogether surprising, that Western leaders gave no thought to this history before extending NATO membership to Poland and Lithuania, thereby isolating the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg…
(2026-10-23). Pulling back to the Second Island Chain would be strategic folly. responsiblestatecraft.org In a recent
(2026-10-23). Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis. sanews.gov.za Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis | The Public Protector of South Africa (PPSA) will investigate allegations of maladministration, improper conduct and prejudice against the City of Tshwane (CoT) in relation to the water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit. | This after 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported in the area after citizens consumed contaminated water emanating from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works (BWTW). | The PPSA said it received a complaint from a Member of Parliament and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Treasurer-General, Omphile Maotwe, and Willie Spies,…
(2026-10-23). Ungarn 1956: Die erste Generalprobe fàºr den spà§teren Euromaidan. strategic-culture.su Vor 70 Jahren begannen in Budapest jene blutigen Ereignisse, die bis heute im Westen fast ausschlieàülich als ‚Äûspontaner Volksaufstand gegen die kommunistische Herrschaft" dargestellt werden. Am 23. Oktober 1956 gingen Menschen auf die Straàüen, und daraus entwickelte sich innerhalb weniger Tage ein bewaffneter antikommunistischer Aufstand. | Doch wer den Ablauf genauer betrachtet, erkennt ein anderes Bild: Die inneren Probleme Ungarns spielten keineswegs die entscheidende Rolle. Der Aufstand war vorbereitet, wurde von auàüen gefà∂rdert und stàºtzte sich in erheblichem…
(2026-10-23). PHC halts deputy speaker's eviction, arrest. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday suspended a government notice ordering the inactive Deputy Speaker of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to vacate her official residence, allowed her to continue living there and directed law-enforcement agencies not to arrest her. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Faheem Wali issued the written order arising from the previous hearing. Advocate Yasir Khattak appeared on behalf of the petitioner, the inactive Deputy Speaker. | In its detailed order the court noted that the relevant presidential ordinance makes no mention of the offices of Spea…
(2026-10-23). K-P DCs granted MPO detention powers. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delegated powers of preventive arrest and detention under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance to all Deputy Commissioners across the province, the Home Department announced in an official notification. | Acting on the Governor's directive, the provincial government has transferred authority under Section 3(1) of the West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, to every Deputy Commissioner in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The powers allow any person to be placed under preventive detention for up to three months. | Previously, these special power…
(2026-10-23). Businessman's murder suspect held in Shahkot. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have arrested a suspect accused of killing a businessman during a carjacking, police sources said on Thursday. | The suspect, identified as Umair Khalid, son of retired police constable Muhammad Khalid, was arrested from Shahkot in Nankana Sahib district. | Police have also recovered the alleged murder weapon and a motorcycle at his identification, the sources said. | According to police, businessman Rehan Ashraf was shot dead on the night of October 17 after leaving an event at Chenab Club with his family in the Civil Lines area. | The suspect allegedly seized his vehicle and drove away with…
(2026-10-23). LHC acquits man sentenced to life in murder case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. | The court also dismissed the complainant's plea seeking enhancement of the sentence from life imprisonment to death. | Justice Farooq Haider allowed the criminal appeal filed by Muhammad Asif against his conviction, according to the written judgment. | Asif was accused of shooting and killing Tayyab Raza. | A murder case was registered against him at Shorkot Cantt police station in Jhang district on July 14, 2015. | On March 10,…
(2026-10-23). Girls lead boys in DG Khan intermediate results. tribune.com.pk 
Female students outperformed their male counterparts in the Intermediate Part-I annual examinations 2026 conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Dera Ghazi Khan, with the overall pass rate recorded at 66.06%. According to a board spokesperson, 52,298 candidates had submitted admission forms for the examinations, of whom 51,210 appeared. Of these, 33,830 candidates passed. Of the 24,619 male candidates who appeared, 13,458 passed, recording a success rate of 54.67%. Among the 26,591 female candidates, 20,372 passed, taking their success rate to 76.61%. The overall pass rate among…
(2026-10-23). Lahore tops global pollution ranking. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore topped IQAir's live ranking of the world's most polluted major cities on Thursday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 189 | Air pollution remained elevated across Punjab, with Rajanpur registering the province's highest city-level reading at 339. IQAir's global ranking placed Lahore first, ahead of Delhi, which recorded an AQI of 183, and Kolkata at 172. Kuala Lumpur ranked fourth with 169, followed by Mumbai at 166, according to the live tracker. The ranking compares air quality across more than 100 major cities worldwide. The global ranking uses the US AQI scale, under which a reading of 189 fall…
(2026-10-23). CM gives law & order deadline. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the police a four-week deadline to improve the law and order situation, particularly regarding crimes against women and children, warning that officers responsible would be removed in case of failure. | Chairing a meeting attended by the regional and district police officers through video link, the chief minister expressed concern over the law and order situation in Rawalpindi division and directed the police to intensify action against serious crimes, illegal possession of weapons and corruption within the force. | Detailed briefings were given on the law an…
(2026-10-23). JI chief threatens Islamabad march over petrol taxes. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday demanded the restoration of student unions and the withdrawal of additional taxes and levies on petrol, warning that his party would march towards Islamabad if the government failed to provide relief to the public. | Addressing a ceremony at the University of Karachi, Naeem said student unions played a vital role in promoting democratic values, healthy political debate and leadership among young people. | On fuel prices, the JI chief claimed consumers were paying around Rs135 to Rs140 per litre in various taxes and levies, including Rs80 in petroleum…
(2026-10-23). Blackmailer remanded to NCCIA custody. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-23). 5 booked for hunting migratory birds. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Wildlife Department has registered a case against five people, including two nominated suspects and three unidentified individuals, following the circulation of a video and photographs showing the alleged illegal hunting of migratory birds at Chotiari Dam. | The footage, which went viral on social media, reportedly showed a hunter holding a double-barrelled gun aboard a boat, while a large number of illegally hunted birds of different species could be seen lying at its front. | Following the circulation of the footage, the Wildlife Department registered a case against Mitho Mallah, Ustad Shafi and th…
(2026-10-23). Chicken meat price soars to Rs720/kg in Hyderabad. tribune.com.pk 
Following a surge in wheat flour prices, broiler chicken meat has also become increasingly expensive in Hyderabad, with its price reaching Rs720 per kilogram after an increase of up to Rs180 over the past few days. | The continuous rise in wheat and flour prices has been followed by a sharp increase in broiler chicken meat prices, putting further pressure on household budgets and making the staple protein increasingly unaffordable for residents. | Consumers said broiler chicken meat was available at around Rs520 per kilogram just a week ago, but its price has now suddenly climbed to Rs720 per kilogram. Chicken…
(2026-10-23). 'Gul Plaza had no fire alarms or safety measures'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-23). Three 'robbers' killed in shootouts. tribune.com.pk 
Three suspected robbers were killed in separate alleged police encounters in Karachi's Taimuria and Shah Faisal Colony areas on Thursday, while a police constable was injured in an exchange of fire, police said. | According to police, Shaheen Force personnel from Taimuria police station killed two suspected robbers near the Deputy Commissioner Central's office in Buffer Zone, while Shah Faisal Colony police killed another suspect near the Azeempura Bridge. | Taimuria SHO Saqib Khan said Shaheen Force personnel were patrolling the road from Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi towards the Buffer Zone when they signalled two…
(2026-10-23). Tally hits 95 as two more mpox cases reported in Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has reported two more cases of monkeypox, or mpox, taking the total caseload recorded in the province this year to 95. The virus has claimed 11 lives so far. | The latest cases involve 21-year-old Salman Ali and 23-year-old Ishrat Fatima, both of whom tested positive for the virus, according to a report by Dow University's provincial public health laboratory. | Both patients are already receiving treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, officials said. | The emergence of additional cases has underscored the importance of continued surveillance and preventive measures to contain the spread of…
(2026-10-23). Trailer cleaner crushed to death. tribune.com.pk 
A 26-year-old trailer cleaner was crushed to death under the wheels of his own vehicle near Mai Gaari Shrine in Manghopir. | The deceased was identified as Ayub. Edhi volunteers shifted his body to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal formalities. | According to Manghopir police, the victim was sitting on the front bumper of the moving trailer when he lost his balance and fell onto the road, coming under the wheels of the same vehicle. | The trailer driver reportedly fled the scene after the incident. | Police reached the spot, took the trailer into custody and shifted it to the police station. | Meanwhile…
(2026-10-23). UNIDO plans $40m uplift programme for Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) plans to mobilise around $40 million for a dedicated development programme in Sindh, with a focus on inclusive economic growth, climate-resilient infrastructure, rural development and employment generation. | The proposed programme will be developed under UNIDO's Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) 2025-30, following an agreement between Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and a delegation led by UNIDO Deputy Director General and Managing Director Fatou Haidara at the Chief Minister House on Thursday. | The meeting also reviewed progress on the Europ…
(2026-10-23). Court rejects anchor Iqrar's bail plea. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate east has rejected the bail application of Awam Raj Party chief Iqrar-ul-Hassan in a case involving alleged anti-state posts on social media. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had registered the case against Iqrar-ul-Hassan, who is currently in jail on judicial remand. | Earlier, on Wednesday, the judicial magistrate adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by Iqrar-ul-Hassan in the case. | The hearing was postponed due to the absence of the investigation officer, who could not appear before the court because of his engagement in a case at the Sindh High Cour…
(2026-10-23). Close Wisconsin Prisons They Are Concentration Camps for the Poor! Madison, October 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 8, 2026: Read Palestine Book Discussion: Politics of Appeal and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
madisonrafah Join the Read Palestine! Project on Sunday, November 8, from 10—11 a.m. at Wil-Mar Center, 504 S. Brearly Street for this book discussion! Stay for the second hour, hosted by Wil-Mar Unlearning Center, 11am -12pm for a discussion about the "Politics of Appeal" discussed in Perfect Victims and how it relates to Corey Ruiz's …
(2026-10-23). We Support Kroger Workers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sign Petition: tinyurl.com/5xx97x2m Target: Kroger Leadership Workers at many Kroger stores in Virginia's Richmond and Tidewater regions have unionized with UFCW Local 400. Most Kroger stores in the area already have a union contract that sets pay, benefits, and working conditions, and these workers should be covered by it too. Kroger is refusing. Instead, Kroger …
(2026-10-23). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM OCTOBER 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS VOTING RIGHTS FORUM IN JERSEY CITY WILL URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE DURING MIDTERM ELECTIONS "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be the subject of a forum …
(2026-10-23). Help WI BOPM Make People's Banners and Signs! (How to Donate Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement (WIBOPM) is a fully independent community organization funded entirely by the working class, the poor, and the oppressed. You can support our work by donating using the links below. Donate using Venmo (@wibopm) Donate using CashApp ($wibopm) Here are some examples of where we use this money:…
(2026-10-23). Madison, November 15, 2026: Scorpio Market. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12-5pm at The Tinsmith for the third annual Scorpio Market! Scorpio Market is an art and fundraising event featuring artists with an alternative flair. Organized by and for local independent artists, Scorpio Market aims to improve vending opportunities and accessibility for BIPOC, queer, disabled, and emerging artists …
(2026-10-23). From Milwaukee to Madison and Across the U.S., Jail Killer Cops! wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos by @wi.bopm October 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. | …
(2026-10-23). FIFA President Infantino's re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football. aljazeera.com Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
(2026-10-23). Manchester United labelled 'babies' by club legend Wayne Rooney. aljazeera.com Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under growing pressure, but club legend Wayne Rooney takes aim at players.
(2026-10-23). Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says. aljazeera.com High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.
(2026-10-23). Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi's captive elephants. aljazeera.com Karachi's last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?>
(2026-10-23). US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending. aljazeera.com Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.
(2026-10-23). Indian developer turns 'Cockroach' protests into video game. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-23). Trump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton's estranged mother. aljazeera.com Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.
(2026-10-23). Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raid. aljazeera.com US federal agents raided the congresswoman's home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.
(2026-10-23). Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections? aljazeera.com Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
(2026-10-23). Thousands protest across Poland for access to free and legal abortions. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered on the sixth anniversary of a near-total abortion ban imposed by Poland's highest court.
(2026-10-23). Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters. aljazeera.com Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
(2026-10-23). Tibet rocked by 7.0-magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-22). Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night.
(2026-10-22). Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits Cambodian communities. ecns.cn Based at the TCM outpatient clinic of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, Chinese team provides acupuncture, cupping, massage, and other TCM treatments, while conducting free clinics across Cambodia to benefit local communities.
(2026-10-22). China's Red Cross allocates emergency relief supplies to earthquake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has urgently allocated 3,800 emergency relief items to earthquake-hit areas in the Xizang Autonomous Region, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heating stoves, insulated tents, outdoor jackets, folding beds and quilts.
(2026-10-22). China's EV charging points top 24 million. ecns.cn China had 24.777 million electric vehicle charging points at the end of September, up 37.2% from a year earlier, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.
(2026-10-22). Relief supplies reach quake-hit Baqen County in Xizang. ecns.cn Relief supplies organized by authorities had arrived in quake-hit Baqen County in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, by 4: 30 a.m. Friday, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake late Thursday, the publicity department of the CPC Nagqu Municipal Committee said.
(2026-10-22). Earthquake in China's Xizang kills 16, injures 54. ecns.cn A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, China's Xizang Autonomous Region, late Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 54 by Friday morning, local authorities said.
(2026-10-23). Beyond NATO? Turkey's new defense partnerships reshape Eurasian geopolitics. infobrics.org Turkey's latest defense agreement with Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia could reshape military cooperation across Eurasia. Its implications extend beyond NATO, potentially impacting Russia's regional influence, China's strategic interests – and Washington's leverage.
(2026-10-23). How would US Army fare against Russia if it keeps 'losing' to Ukrainian drones. infobrics.org The latest battlefield data on the ratio of losses between the Russian military and the Kiev regime forces is at a staggering 18.3: 1 in Moscow's favor. If a military force facing such disastrous odds is able to "obliterate" over 70% of an elite American brigade, just imagine how the US Army would fare against the battle-hardened Russian military.
(2026-10-23). US backed regime change operations in Middle East — US diplomat. infobrics.org American ambassador to Turkey reveals his country's practices abroad.
(2026-10-23). The Incredible Mercado Gonzalez Opens On the Edge of L.A. lataco.com There's a dish for any craving you may have at this puesto-packed concept that features all sorts of regional Mexican eats. And rumors suggest is may be coming to Inglewood next.
(2026-10-23). Nicholas Denning Reviews The Dialectics of Ecology; John Bellamy Foster Responds. mronline.org Can the dialectical logic with which Marx imagined a global proletarian revolution so many years ago be leveraged towards an ecological revolution today?
(2026-10-23). The world order beyond polarity: The Forty-Third Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The relative decline of Washington's unipolar command creates vital geopolitical openings, yet shifting centres of power do not by themselves dismantle the corporate monopolies that shape international finance, technology, and production.
(2026-10-23). DSA, Teamsters, Amazon workers fight to pass the Delivery Protection Act. mronline.org 
The Delivery Protection Act would curb Amazon outsourcing hiring delivery drivers through contractors, and increase worker protections for these drivers.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Hunter Foster, Cop Who Killed Kohen Wiley, Resigns After Body-Cam Footage Revealed, Attorneys Say. newsone.com 
Source: Senatobia Police Department | The Senatobia, Mississippi, police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old
(2026-10-23). Trump Announces Program To Pay Whistleblowers For Finding Fraud, Starting With Nick Shirley. newsone.com 
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty | On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the federal government will compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers. | Now, a Trump supporter is going to look at this move and say, "There goes my president; he's going to get those fraudsters out of this country!" But those of us who know things and are capable of pattern recognition will see this for exactly what it is: the president is soliciting fraud claims because he just can't seem to find much of the fraud he claims is rampant and widespread on his own. | "If you turn somebody in…
(2026-10-23). The History Of Gospel Music: Why Is It Important To Black American Culture? newsone.com 
Source: Jackson State University / Getty | From the church pews to the club dance floor, gospel music has always found a way to move people — spiritually, emotionally and sometimes straight into a two-step. And if you think gospel belongs exclusively to Sunday morning service, think again. From hip-hop to house music, its history and influence is everywhere, and its story is deeply woven into the fabric of Black American culture. | In early October, gospel legend Kirk Franklin teamed up with Memphis rapper GloRilla for "This Time," blending the sounds of gospel and rap into a collaboration that brought t…
(2026-10-23). Eff Yo Culture War: How A Lazy Euphemism Camouflages Blatant Bigotry In The WNBA. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | If I had a penny for every time the term Over the past two seasons, sports talk shows, media outlets, political commentators, and social media feeds have frequently applied this phrase to the WNBA. The term has
(2026-10-23). From Jack Johnson To Caitlin Clark: The History Of The White Establishment Using Ticket Sales To Distract From The Mediocrity And Failure Of Their Great White Hopes. newsone.com 
Source: | Since all Caitlin Clark supporters want to talk about these days are arena attendance records As the WNBA postseason moves forward without Clark and the Indiana Fever, the loudest corners of their fanbase have become fascinated by something peculiar. Ticket sales and tv ratings for a WNBA postseason their team exited in the first round. | Gener…
(2026-10-23). Spooky Season Is The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. newsone.com 
Source: BrilliantEye / Getty | Every year, once late August hits, I'm filled with a sense of excitement. Now most of you normies consider spooky season limited to October, but not ya boy. As soon as Sept. 1 hits, I start going full spooky and don't stop till mid-November. | Now, back before we were truly living through the throes of climate change, fall was always my favorite season in Arizona. Right as the punishing summer weather broke, my favorite shows were coming back on air, the best games would release, and most importantly, a barrage of horror movies would hit movie theaters. | My love of spooky season…
(2026-10-23). SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin From Denying Gender-Transition Treatments To Federal Detainees. newsone.com 
(2026-10-23). Rogue AI Chatbots Making Unauthorized Decisions With People's Bank Accounts. newsone.com 
Source: AoZaaStudio / Getty | Today in news that'll make you go, "Hey, so why do we keep pushing for AI to be a thing?" banks are scrambling to address AI bots making unauthorized decisions with people's bank accounts. | So apparently, people are allowing AI agents to access their bank accounts, which only further erodes my faith in humanity.
(2026-10-23). Pentagon Permits DHS To Test Heat Ray Weapon For Use At Southern Border…Because Why Not? newsone.com 
(2026-10-23). It's Youth Justice Action Month, And DC Advocates Want To See Young People In Politics. newsone.com 
Source: Madison Maynard / Bison ONE Newsroom | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Young people in the nation's capital, particularly Black youth, remain at the center of public debates about crime and policing, incarceration, school attendance, and joblessness. But rarely are their voices heard and taken seriously in the policies that govern their lives. Now, local advocates are trying to change that. | During its October public meeting, D.C.'s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group called for a greater emphasis on mentorship, employment opportunities, mental health services, and community investment rather than relying primar…
(2026-10-23). Political Repression and Militarization Intensify While Noboa Turns Ecuador Into Washington's Testing Ground. orinocotribune.com By Pedro Labayen Herrera — Oct 20, 2026 In this edition of the Ecuador News Round-Up: Elections and Rule of Law: Efforts to Block the Opposition From Elections Spark International Concern After barring several opposition parties from participating in upcoming local elections, electoral officials target individual candidacies. Former presidential candidate Luisa González barred from running …
(2026-10-23). Ecuador: Former Presidential Candidate Luisa González Detained, Citizen Revolution Condemns Political Persecution. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Former presidential candidate of Ecuador and a leading figure of the left-wing Citizen Revolution (RC), Luisa González was arrested on Thursday, October 22, in Canuto, Manabí province, in an operation related to an investigation for alleged money laundering. The Citizen Revolution called the procedure political persecution and demanded to know her whereabouts and obtain …
(2026-10-23). Tampa TSA Union Averted Privatization Disaster. popularresistance.org TSA agents noticed something was up. "We started seeing people around the airport that you wouldn't normally see, people in suits," said Mark Harris, Transportation Security Officer and union steward in Tampa, Florida. | That's when he realized the airport was a target for the TSA privatization program he had been reading about—the $13 billion Gold+ program. Harris, and his union Government Employees (AFGE) Local 556, swung into action. | Transportation Security Administration workers have been winning battles lately. Twice in two years the Trump administration has tried to cancel their union contract, and…
(2026-10-23). What France's Student Uprising Should Teach US About Investing In Schools. popularresistance.org It started in mid-September at a single high school in Créteil, on the southeastern edge of Paris. Teachers and students there walked out over a shortage of staff. Within weeks, class strikes, blockades and marches had spread to schools across France, including high schools in small towns. The students' demands are simple: hire substitute teachers, increase resources, and improve learning conditions. Earlier this month, roughly one in 10 French high schools had closed amid the unrest. | The list of grievances would sound familiar to almost any American parent…
(2026-10-23). Chikunga launches campaign to engage men in the fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za Chikunga launches campaign to engage men in the fight against GBVF | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on men and boys to challenge harmful gender norms and take an active role in preventing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | Speaking at the launch of National Positive Masculinity Programme in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on Friday, Chikunga said the campaign aims to promote responsible male leadership, respect for women and girls, and non-violent ways of resolving conflict. | Held under the theme: "Real Men and Boys Build, Protect and Transform", the programme see…
(2026-10-23). KZN launches fibre pre-provisioning project in Empangeni. sanews.gov.za KZN launches fibre pre-provisioning project in Empangeni | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched a fibre pre-provisioning pilot project in Empangeni aimed at integrating digital connectivity infrastructure into new housing developments from the outset. | The Fibre Pre-Provisioning Proof of Concept (POC), launched in Richards Bay on Thursday, is a partnership between the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, Huawei and Openserve. | The project is being implemented at the Empangeni Phase 1A Housing Development, where 405 households are under construction and are being equipped with infrastructure to ena…
(2026-10-23). Mandela Bay welcomes progress on proposed nuclear power plant. sanews.gov.za Mandela Bay welcomes progress on proposed nuclear power plant | Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has welcomed the acceptance of the final scoping report for Eskom's proposed 5 200-megawatt nuclear power plant at Thyspunt in the Kouga Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's decision allows the project to proceed to the full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) phase. It does not, however, constitute authorisation to construct the facility. | Lobishe described the decision as a serious step forward for one of the most significant infrastructure invest…
(2026-10-23). Additional fraud and theft charges for former cop. sanews.gov.za Additional fraud and theft charges for former cop | A former South African Police Service (SAPS) constable, already behind bars on separate stock theft charges, is facing additional charges of fraud and theft after allegedly misappropriating police fleet card funds for personal use. ⚪ The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, arrested Bafo Siyabonga Cindi, 35, following an investigation into the alleged misuse of a SAPS FNB fleet card while he served as a police investigator. ⚪ According to the Hawks, an investigation was launched in 2024 after the matter was reported by the Sto…
(2026-10-23). Cassim calls for skills training to reach underserved communities. sanews.gov.za Cassim calls for skills training to reach underserved communities | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has called for expanded skills development opportunities in underserved communities through partnerships with Community Education and Training colleges and Community Learning Centres. | Delivering a keynote address at the at the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) Accounting Authority stakeholder engagement session in Cape Town on Thursday, Cassim said community-based training can help connect learners to economic opportunities…
(2026-10-23). Nigerian national arrested in Ermelo for commercial sexual exploitation. sanews.gov.za Nigerian national arrested in Ermelo for commercial sexual exploitation | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has arrested a 46-year-old Nigerian national, following an operation targeting premises allegedly linked to commercial sexual exploitation in the Ermelo Central Business District (CBD). | The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Ermelo Magistrate's Court today. | The operation was conducted on 22 October 2026 and involved the Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI), members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Gert Sibande District Office, Erme…
(2026-10-23). SETAs urged to measure skills training by employment outcomes. sanews.gov.za SETAs urged to measure skills training by employment outcomes | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has called on sector education and training authorities (SETAs) to measure the success of skills development programmes by their impact on employment and economic participation rather than the number of learners trained or certificates issued. ⚪ Cassim said skills development must be closely aligned with industry needs to ensure that qualifications equip young people with relevant skills and improve their prospects of finding work. ⚪ "Public funding must produce measurable results. Consiste…
(2026-10-23). Inside The Resistance To Spain's Crackdown On Migrants In Ceuta. scheerpost.com Mehk Chakraborty Waging Nonviolence Despite violence by Spain's police and military, some 10,000 migrants who made it to Ceuta are resisting expulsion, and surviving with the help of solidarity groups. On July 30, images streamed across TVs, social media feeds and newspapers of thousands of people approaching a fence along the beach, in boats and by …
(2026-10-23). A Vanquished People: The Indian In Western Politics. scheerpost.com Avik Jain Chatlani Prism You can be part of the apparatus that governs the Western powers—a mascot that helps legitimize brutality against dissenters at home or populations living under occupation abroad The Republican candidate to lead the Railroad Commission—the agency that regulates oil and gas—shared his disgust a few weeks ago at an image from …
(2026-10-23). Don't Pretend the 'War on Drugs' Has Anything to Do With Fighting Drugs. scheerpost.com Belén Fernández FAIR Addressing the UN General Assembly in September, Donald Trump gloated about his strategy toward "narcoterrorist" cartels, the menace du jour in the United States' self-declared backyard. Pulling numbers out of his ass per usual, Trump claimed that the manic bombing campaign against alleged seafaring narcoterrorists (read: fishermen) in Central and South America has cut maritime drug trafficking by 97%, …
(2026-10-23). Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally. scheerpost.com By Jon Letman This article was originally published by Truthout The Trump administration's expansion of its global gag rule threatens to derail NGOs' crucial land mine removal work. US funding for overseas nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is now at risk. Due to a global gag rule that the Trump administration introduced early in 2026, government funding …
(2026-10-23). Katie Halper and Karen Ortiz Challenge Mamdani Over Public Housing Demolition. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer In this segment of The Katie Halper Show, Katie speaks with congressional candidate Karen Ortiz about Chelsea public housing residents fighting to save their homes—and challenges Zohran Mamdani over his support for the demolition plan. Ortiz describes a proposal to tear down 18 buildings at the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea developments, warning that residents …
(2026-10-23). Burnham's imposition of 'IHRA' on schools conflicts with duty to teach truth. skwawkbox.org Ed Torsney writes that Andy Burnham's latest push to protect Israel in schools is at odds with the duty of schools to teach children to evaluate evidence, assess truth — and with 'British values' themselves: The tension is real, and it plays out in UK schools as a conflict between two frameworks that pull in …
(2026-10-23). Trump and Netanyahu want to 'finish the job' on Iran. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | How many more innocent people will die? | If one were seeking to create something lik…
(2026-10-23). Italian money and settlements in the West Bank: The 'Christians for Israel' case. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Chaos in Albania: Popular struggle or color revolution? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). Easy fix for Europe's chaos? Stop fueling war against Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-23). The Stakes of Brazil's Presidential Election. theintercept.com 
"Almost all of the worst ideas in the United States have been intentionally exported to Brazil as a way to make Brazil a worse country that's more in line with U.S. interests."
(2026-10-23). PM Shehbaz calls for accountability in partnerships with international consultants. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan was ready to partner with international consulting firms to strengthen economic growth, stressing the need for "impact and accountability" as the government pursued structural reforms and privatisation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | "Pakistan is ready to have a productive and meaningful partnership with international consulting firms to strengthen economic growth, while ensuring impact and accountability at their end," PM Shehbaz said during a meeting with Peter Briggs, managing director of the North American operat…
(2026-10-23). PCB rejects PSL salary cut proposal. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-23). 7.0-magnitude earthquake kills 16 in Tibet's Nagqu City. tribune.com.pk 
At least 16 people were killed, and 54 others were injured a day earlier after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, commonly known as Tibet, according to Xinhua News Agency. | Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for missing people and prompt medical treatment for the injured following the quake. | China upgraded its national earthquake emergency response from Level IV to Level III on Friday, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. A work team was dispatched to the affected area to guide and assi…
(2026-10-23). Harry Kane hopes Ballon d'Or produces 'special night' in hometown. aljazeera.com Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, is among the favourites for award with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
(2026-10-23). Europe needs a war economy. aljazeera.com With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
(2026-10-23). Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22. aljazeera.com The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death concludes, December verdict set.
(2026-10-23). How the midterms could change Trump's presidency. aljazeera.com Donald Trump isn't on the ballot this November, but the midterms could change the final two years of his presidency.
(2026-10-23). Magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolts China's Xizang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, at 22: 33 on Thursday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). | The quake's epicenter was measured at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
(2026-10-23). 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum (WSTDF) opened in Chongqing on Wednesday. Hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the event is themed "Co-evolution: Shaping the New Ecology of the Future Industry."
(2026-10-23). (W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese culture has long embraced ideas of caring for, valuing and loving people, which embody a wealth of human rights resources. Do these intellectual treasures constitute the unique ideological DNA of the Chinese concept of human rights and represent an early exploration of it? What is their contemporary value and global impact? What fundamental differences exist between the Eastern and Western human rights discourses?
(2026-10-23). The man who has guarded an ancient bridge for four decades. ecns.cn
(2026-10-23). Bridgekeeper's Long March told in iron chains. ecns.cn
(2026-10-23). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company pilots 'billing-triggered direct collection' of public energy consumption fees in residential communities. ecns.cn The Notice on Strengthening Supervision of Public Energy Consumption Fees for Residential Properties, promoted by State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company, was officially implemented in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, in October.
(2026-10-23). In Numbers: World Traditional Medicine Day. ecns.cn Designated at the International Conference on Traditional Medicine held in 1991, World Traditional Medicine Day falls on October 22 each year.
(2026-10-23). Jilin matsutake exports top $14 million, reaching South Korea in 48 hours. ecns.cn Matsutake mushroom exports from China's Jilin province have topped 106 million yuan ($14.6 million) so far this year, and fresh shipments now reach South Korea within 48 hours, customs officials said.
(2026-10-23). WeChat to update app for iPhone Duo amid compatibility complaints. ecns.cn WeChat said it is working to adapt its app to Apple's foldable iPhone Duo after a hashtag saying it was not optimized for the device trended Thursday on China's Weibo social media platform.
(2026-10-23). Largest container ship since Hainan free trade port launched docks at Yangpu. ecns.cn The largest container ship to dock in Hainan since China began developing a free trade port there berthed Thursday at Yangpu International Container Terminal in the country's southernmost province.
(2026-10-23). Chongqing's foreign trade up 29.1% in first 9 months of 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's foreign trade totaled 749.8 billion yuan (about $112.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, up 29.1% from a year earlier, according to Chongqing Customs.
(2026-10-23). Southwestern China's Guizhou identifies 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates. ecns.cn Guizhou Province in southwestern China has identified 970 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 158 species endemic to China, among which 37 are endemic to Guizhou, the provincial forestry bureau said Thursday.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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…
(2026-10-23). Benjamin Netanyahu: longest-serving PM fighting for survival. al-monitor.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's consummate political survivor, is facing the fight of his life in Tuesday elections, drawing on over three decades of experience to convince voters he is still the only candidate capable of keeping them safe. | The silver-tongued 77-year-old's security-first reputation was all but shattered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, and his main rival ⚪ plain-spoken ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot ⚪ has channelled public anger over the failure and is running neck and neck with Netanyahu in polls.
(2026-10-23). Carney says Canada raised issues on LGBTQ+ rights during meetings in Turkey. al-monitor.com By Maria Cheng and Tuvan GumrukcuISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his team had raised issues over LGBTQ+ rights during meetings held with the Turkish government a day earlier, adding that Ottawa's engagement in partnerships did not mean approval of policies.Carney, who is holding the first bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian leader, was speaking to reporters in Istanbul after agreeing with PresidentTayyip Erdogan in Ankara to upgrade ties to a strategic partnership.
(2026-10-23). diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nears. al-monitor.com By Jarrett Renshaw and Leah DouglasOct 23 (Reuters) – With the November midterm elections fast approaching, President Donald Trump is throwing an array of costly and politically fraught solutions at one stubborn problem: the price of diesel.
(2026-10-23). Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. al-monitor.com Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections. | Netanyahu, facing a tight race for a new term in Tuesday's vote, said that Israeli troops prevented what could have been a major attack, with the two assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle.
(2026-10-23). Eisenkot offers hawkish alternative to Netanyahu for Israeli PM. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Reserved, media-shy, and a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot presents a clear contrast to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the veteran leader he aims to defeat in an election next week.His image as a straight-talking security hawk from humble roots has resonated in a nation going to the polls on October 27 for the first time sinceHamas attacked Israel three years ago.
(2026-10-23). How five Boeing 777s linked power elite to Iran. al-monitor.com Once among Madagascar's most influential businessmen and a close ally of deposed president Andry Rajoelina, Mamy Ravatomanga stands at the centre of one of the island's most explosive corruption cases. | The 57-year-old tycoon is the most prominent defendant in a trial starting Tuesday in Antananarivo over five Boeing 777s routed to Iran via temporary Malagasy registrations to circumvent multiple US sanctions.
(2026-10-23). Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz. al-monitor.com The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054.
(2026-10-23). Greece, Egypt in talks to extend maritime zone further east. al-monitor.com Oct 22 (Reuters) – Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards towards Cyprus after eastern Libya's parliament ratified a disputed maritime agreement with Turkey earlier this week, Greece's foreign minister said.Greece, Egypt and Cyprus have long opposed the Turkey-Libya maritime accord, arguing that it infringes on their own maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean.
(2026-10-23). Turkey says Qatar Eurofighter jet deal still on track despite Iran war. al-monitor.com Ankara expects Doha to submit a draft sales contract for the fighter jets, as Turkey seeks to acquire aircraft that can be delivered sooner than its newly ordered Eurofighters.
(2026-10-23). COP31's inconvenient truth: the world still runs on oil. onlineopinion.com.au Worldwide economies depend on transportation fuels and products manufactured from crude oil, in addition to electricity.
(2026-10-23). Attempted assassinations: the attack on Helen Haines. onlineopinion.com.au The public discourse narrative suggests that Australian politicians and public figures are themselves responsible for evocations of violence, a normalising tendency inspired by the United States.
(2026-10-23). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-23). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-23). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-23). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-23). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-23). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). La guerra, le cancellerie europee e l'uso politico della sfiducia. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti negoziano con Mosca, mentre l'Europa si limita a commentare. La frase di Zakharova ´non sono affari suoi ª dice tutto. | Segue nostro Una seduta al Senato | Il 14 ottobre 2026, nelle comunicazioni al Senato in vista del Consiglio europeo, Giorgia Meloni ha fatto una cosa che fino a pochi anni fa sarebbe sembrata impensabile per un governo italiano di destra: ha preso pubblicamente le distanze dal presidente deg…
(2026-10-23). 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).
(2026-10-23). Holy water, wooden stakes and a little garlic: A Bucks County man dives into centuries-old vampire lore. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Edmondo Crimi purchased his first vampire-killing kit in 1977. | The 18-year-old from Brooklyn had cut his teeth in the antique business on the streets of New York, and he was exploring the famous Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen flea market on the outskirts of Paris. | There he came across a box with an axe, swords, holy water, garlic, a Bible and a gun. | He knew what it was because he grew up hearing stories about vampire-killing kits and other aspects of the parano…
(2026-10-23). the Record Tells a Story of the Queer Black Attorney Who Laid the Foundation for Racial and Gender Rights. aclu.org In a 1965 case to combat racial and gender discrimination in jury selection, Pauli Murray's imaginative and visionary legal theory shows how pushing the boundaries of legal frameworks can expand who the Constitution protects.
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Yesterday evening's RT live broadcast interview on Belgian PM Bart De Wever's latest refusal to confiscate Russian state assets. gilbertdoctorow.com Click on the arrow and this leads directly to a recording of the RT interview which was broadcast live…
(2026-10-23). Delegates From Around The World Demand End To US Interference In Latin America. popularresistance.org Delegations from Uruguay's Frente Amplio and Partido Comunista de Uruguay warned of the consequences of Brazil's presidential election and the shifting tide of the region. Latin America's 'Pink Tide' of socialist and progressive governance has faltered with electoral defeats by the right wing and outright US intelligence and military interference. Delegates warned that, if Brazil's president Lula da Silva loses in the October 25 election, the left-wing government of Uruguay would become completely isolated within the region. | That warning came at the Second "Foro Internacional Por La Paz," convened on Friday, Se…
(2026-10-23). 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.
(2026-10-23). Yamal, Mbappe in El Clasico spotlight as 40 cameras dedicated to coverage. aljazeera.com The coverage includes ultra-high-definition filming, slow-motion replays, and individual player tracking techniques.
(2026-10-23). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-23). "War-Loving Thug!" Judge Napolitano DESTROYS Mike Rogers, ENDORSES Abdul El Sayed. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Opposition to war and government surveillance has brought Judge Andrew Napolitano to a political conclusion few would have expected from the longtime Fox News analyst: urging Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Speaking with Katie Halper, the libertarian host of Judging Freedom calls Mike Rogers a "war-loving, spy-loving, constitution-hating two-bit thug" and …
(2026-10-23). Sunday 10/25: Summit and Celebration: Migrant Emergency Response. indybay.org La Placita at 24th Street and Capp Street, Mission District | San Francisco…