(2026-10-15). America's Broken Promises, Iran's Resolve, and the dangerous Game over the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-10-15). Top Russian, Chinese diplomats discuss bilateral ties, wars in Ukraine, Iran during talks in Baku. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral ties and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran during talks on the sidelines of an Asian security meeting. | A statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry late Wednesday that the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, "highly assessed" the development of bilateral ties. | Expressing this assessment particularly in the context of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship, the…
(2026-10-15). Houthis attack presidential palace complex in Yemen's Aden, PM unharmed, officials say. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city ‚Å of Aden on Thursday, killing two security guards, two government officials told Reuters. | Yemen's prime minister and cabinet members who were at the Maashiq ‚Å presidential palace complex were unharmed, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said, adding that the Houthis had fired five missiles at the complex. | Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says t.co/KNcaEwmJCQ | [mda…
(2026-10-15). Egypt, Qatar stress need to halt hostilities against Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt and Qatar stressed the need to halt all hostilities against Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the kingdom, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. | The position was expressed during a phone call late Wednesday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the ministry said in a statement. | The call came as part of "continuous communication and coordination between the two brotherly countries on various issues of common interest," the statement said. | The two officials discussed bilateral relations and are…
(2026-10-15). Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What's the latest on the battlefield? aljazeera.com Houthis attempt to raise the cost of the Yemen war for Saudi Arabia as attacks, fighting intensify.
(2026-10-15). Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
(2026-10-15). Trump threatens direct US strikes on Yemen, as the US-backed Saudi war escalates. wsws.org The Trump administration is threatening direct US airstrikes on Yemen in a major new escalation of the war that US imperialism has been waging alongside its ally Saudi Arabia for more than a decade.
(2026-10-15). IRGC adviser's ominous message to US, threatens mass capture of American troops if Trump invades. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning against a possible U.S. ground invasion, with senior IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naghdi claiming American troops would face mass captures and Washington could be forced to surrender within 20 days. His remarks come amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to resume the war with Iran, adding to uncertainty over the next phase of the confrontation.
(2026-10-15). Trump Tells MAGA Audience Leakers Should "Be Shot" truthout.org President Donald Trump said Wednesday that anyone leaking information out of his own White House should face execution, in an escalation of violent rhetoric against leakers and journalists. "Somebody leaked, some sleazebag. They ought to go to jail or be shot," Trump told the audience. Speaking at a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, Trump framed his remarks in terms of the start of… |
(2026-10-15). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-15). El bloqueo, los asesinatos de migrantes en el mar y el plan para conquistar Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-15). UN official sounds alarm about Gaza, West Bank year after ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-15). Gaza Child Amputees Are Outgrowing Their Prosthetics Amid Israel's Restrictions. truthout.org Abdul-Rahman al-Nashash, 11, holds onto the edge of a chair and pushes his left leg into a plastic prosthetic that doesn't fit him anymore. The bone that was cut two years ago has kept growing inside, and it presses painfully against his skin. His doctors told him to stop wearing it. He wears it anyway, every morning, pulling the straps tight and rolling his pants down so no one sees the… |
(2026-10-15). 'Our works are next to each other': Art bridges Gaza and West Bank. aljazeera.com Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
(2026-10-15). Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Palestinians Will Never Be Forgotten! Oakland Palestinians Out About War Crimes Of FedEx. indybay.org Palestinians spoke out at the rally at FedEx to oppose arms being sent to Gaza and to remember the martyrs.
(2026-10-15). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Lockheed Martin Showered Susan Collins With Cash as F-35 Program Hit Turbulence. theintercept.com 
In May 2023, the Pentagon's shiny new fighter jet was not looking so shiny or new. | Already a decade late and nearly $200 billion over its original cost estimate, the F-35 program faced a new crisis. An internal government watchdog report detailed a The
(2026-10-15). Trump Is Targeting Ilhan Omar. Where's the Elite Media Outrage. theintercept.com 
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, during a news conference ahead of the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Agents from the Department of Homeland Security on Monday raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar ostensibly in connection with a criminal investigation into her childhood immigration to the United States. The raid was signed off on by a federal judge, apparently after a "
(2026-10-15). America's Sordid History of Filming Executions as Entertainment. theintercept.com 
Earlier this month, Acting Secretary of the Army Adam R. Telle signed an
(2026-10-15). Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin "Midterm Panic Moves" theintercept.com 
After agents with Homeland Security Investigations, a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raided the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Monday morning, officials who spoke to The Intercept raised questions about whether the raid was political in nature. | Though the investigation into Omar has "She's alw…
(2026-10-15). Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room. theintercept.com 
This story was reported and produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the court system. After being detained for five days in an airport hotel, a The lawsuit was filed on Se…
(2026-10-15). Whistleblower exposes Meta, Bolsonaro, and Cerimedo election meddling partnership. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On August 18, Fernando Cerimedo was arrested in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, for hiring hitmen to assassinate his ex-partner, Nadia Beller, who was pregnant at the time, after she threatened to go public about
(2026-10-15). Netanyahu orders investigation and prosecution of Israeli soldiers in NAZA. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israel's attorney general and the heads of the Israeli military and Shin Bet security service to investigate the soldiers and officers interviewed anonymously in the documentary fil…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan, others walk out as Israeli president speaks at CICA summit in Azerbaijan. tribune.com.pk 
Representatives of several countries, including Pakistan, left the gathering hall on Thursday as Israel's president began his speech at an Asian security summit in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. | As Isaac Herzog began his speech around noon at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit, representatives of more than 10 countries walked out of the gathering hall. | A similar walkout was seen at September's UN General Assembly high-level week in New York during a speech by Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister. | Read: Inside the UN walkout: Who left and who stayed fo…
(2026-10-15). Islamabad court grants interim bail to co-suspect in student suicide case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Additional District and Sessions Court on Thursday granted interim bail to the co-suspect in the Laiba Ijaz suicide case up to October 20. | Laiba, who had aspired to study at a top US university, was found hanging from a tree near a road in Islamabad on October 9, after her family allegedly lost around Rs7 million to a consultant who had promised to secure her admission and a scholarship. The Federal Investigation Agency registered a case against suspects Muhammad Nauman and Fatima Sarwar under Sections 419 (cheating), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 109 (abetmen…
(2026-10-15). Govt cuts petrol by Rs3.63, increases diesel by 31 paisas for Oct 16. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol by Rs3.63 per litre, while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 31 paisas per litre for October 16. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs390.23 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs396.96 per litre for Friday. | The latest revision comes a day after the government increased the price of petrol by Rs1.2 per litre, while decreasing the price of HSD by 17 paisas per litre for October 15. | The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for Friday@Official_PetDiv #R…
(2026-10-15). K-P orders safety inspections of all government schools after Peshawar tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday directed the Communication and Works (C&W) Department to form technical teams to inspect all government school buildings across the province following the deadly collapse of a classroom roof at a private school in Peshawar that claimed at least 31 lives. | In a letter issued on Oct 15, the provincial Elementary and Secondary Education Department asked the C&W Department to nominate qualified technical teams in every district to conduct a comprehensive assessment of school buildings in coordination with the relevant district education authorities. | The move follows…
(2026-10-15). ECP snubs Punjab govt's plea to delay LG polls, seeks immediate poll schedules. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday decided to proceed with local government elections in Punjab and cantonment areas, directing its offices to immediately submit draft election programmes for approval amid delays in preparations. | The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and attended by ECP members Nisar Ahmed Durrani, Babar Hassan Bharwana and Justice (retd) Ikramullah Khan, along with the ECP secretary and other senior officials. | At the onset of the meeting, it was informed that the Punjab government had responded on October 1…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan gear up for ODI tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday underwent tough training session at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi to fine-tune for the ODI tri-series which will start on Sunday. | Sri Lanka also did training while England were scheduled to arrive on Friday morning, as per the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). | Pakistan's players did batting, bowling and fielding practice under the supervision of head coach Mike Hesson who recently led his side to a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in the T20I series at Rawalpindi. | Pakistan will be led by ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Star batsman Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah and Haris Rau…
(2026-10-15). Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Vital Group on Thursday signed a sponsorship agreement aimed at promoting hockey and encouraging greater youth participation in the sport. | The signing ceremony at Islamabad was attended by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister's Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Vital Group's Mian Asad, national team players and former Olympians. | Ahsan Iqbal said hockey was a symbol of Pakistan's national identity and the country had the potential to regain its lost glory in international hockey. | He said talented young playe…
(2026-10-15). Sri Lanka's Nissanka ruled out of tri-series. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and England because of a hamstring injury, dealing a significant blow to the visitors ahead of the tournament. | The right-handed batter sustained an injury to his left thigh during Sri Lanka's recent tour of England, which also forced him to miss the three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan earlier this month. | Nissanka had been expected to recover in time for the One Day International (ODI) tri-series, but his rehabilitation has not progressed sufficiently for a return to international cri…
(2026-10-15). Wu, Mdlulwa advance to Islamabad W-15 semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Ru Xi Wu of China defeated Gloria Levinsky of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-3 to reach the women's singles semi-finals at the W-15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women's Championships 2026 on Thursday. | Wu was among four players to advance from the quarter-finals at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, where the second leg of the international tournament is under way. | South Africa's Wozuko Mdlulwa also progressed with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Germany's Anastasiya Kuparev, while France's Astrid Cirotte beat Russia's Ksenia Laskutova 6-2, 6-4. | Thailand's Kamonwan Yodpetch completed t…
(2026-10-15). Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar join forces for 'Pashmina'. tribune.com.pk 
Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar are coming together for upcoming film Pashmina, with filming set to begin next week following the project's poster reveal at Punjab University. | The three actors shared separate announcements on their Instagram accounts, expressing excitement about the project and marking the beginning of production. | Produced by Shazad Rafique, Pashmina has yet to reveal its storyline, director or expected release date, while details about the characters and the actors' respective roles remain unconfirmed. | Zulfiqar shared a post about the film's opening ceremony, writing, "My u…
(2026-10-15). Salman Khan says no one stopped him from getting married, hints at wanting children. tribune.com.pk 
Bollywood star Salman Khan has said his decision to remain unmarried was entirely his own, adding that he had no one else to blame for staying single and was content with how his life had unfolded. | The 60-year-old actor made the remarks during the opening episode of Season 9 of Koffee With Karan, which aired on October 14. Khan appeared as the first guest of the show's final season, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. The full episode has yet to be released online. | "Nobody stopped me from getting married; I stopped myself," Khan said, explaining that remaining unmarried had been his own decision. | The actor…
(2026-10-15). Sahar Hashmi calls out double standards over delayed payments in showbiz. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Sahar Hashmi has drawn attention to delayed payments in the entertainment industry, highlighting what she sees as a double standard in how professionalism is judged. | Hashmi shared an Instagram Story featuring a post that contrasted the expectations placed on artists to meet deadlines with the delays they may face when waiting for their payments. | "If work is delayed by one day, it is unprofessional. If payment is delayed by 30 days, then there is a delay because of acount processing",…
(2026-10-15). Israeli forces shoot, arrest Palestinian man sought since 2017 in West Bank raid. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces shot and arrested a Palestinian man they had been pursuing since 2017 during a raid in the northern occupied West Bank on Wednesday, a local prisoners' rights official told Anadolu. | Samer Bani Odeh, a man in his 40s, was shot in the hand when Israeli special forces raided his home and those of his brothers in the town of Tammun, southeast of Tubas, said Kamal Bani Odeh, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club in Tubas. | Earlier Wednesday, Israeli forces detained one of Samer Bani Odeh's brothers in an attempt to pressure him to surrender, releasing him several hours later, the official said.
(2026-10-15). New Mexico's Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care. truthout.org The state of New Mexico in 2025 made headlines for being the first in the nation to enact free universal child care. A 12-year-long grassroots push by advocacy groups and activists to address the dismal state of child well-being resulted in Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham signing a bill to expand eligibility for no-cost, government-provided child care to all the state's residents, regardless of income. |
(2026-10-15). Trump Administration Reportedly Trying to Denaturalize and Deport Ilhan Omar. truthout.org The Trump administration is working to build a case against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) with the hopes of ultimately denaturalizing and deporting the progressive Somali American lawmaker, The Wall Street Journal reports. The alarming, unprecedented effort — denounced as outright fascism by critics — is wide-ranging, encompassing several federal agencies. U.S. officials and other sources… |
(2026-10-15). Americans' Confidence in Food Safety Plummets Amid Summer of Recalls. truthout.org Americans' confidence in the safety of the food supply has plummeted, as has their belief in federal food safety standards, according to a new poll from Gallup. When asked about their confidence in the safety of food in grocery stores across the country, only 65 percent of respondents said they are either "very confident" or "somewhat confident." While that figure represents a majority of… |
(2026-10-15). "Because of the Price of Oil … We're Making a Fortune," Trump Says at Rally. truthout.org President Donald Trump attempted to spin high oil prices as a boon for the United States at a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, just hours after new federal data showed that inflation reached its highest level in months in September. "Because of the price of oil, Texas and Oklahoma and North Dakota and all these places, we're making a fortune," Trump declared, referring to states that produce… |
(2026-10-15). How Communities Are Fighting AI Data Centers and Winning. truthout.org Across the country, communities are fighting back against the construction of AI data centers and winning. In this episode of Movement Memos, Kelly Hayes talks with Saul Levin, host of The Hum, about the growing movement against Big Tech's infrastructure boom and the strategies organizers are using to stop these projects. They discuss how unlikely coalitions are building power, sharing tactics… |
(2026-10-15). Bulgarian clergy: We do not want Bartholomew at Rila Monastery. unitedworldint.com By Meral AkkayaThe planned visit to Bulgaria by Bartholomew, the Fener Greek Patriarch, has sparked controversy. Invited by the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Bartholomew is expected to preside over a religious service at Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most important religious centers, on October 19. The visit has met with strong opposition …
(2026-10-15). Philly's new crime lab takes shape as City Council approves borrowing $40 million more. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia City Council has approved a service agreement authorizing the city to issue $40 million in bonds to help finance a new forensics lab for the Police Department. | Thursday's unanimous vote came as crews work toward completing the state-of-the-art facility in University City. Construction at 4101 Market St. started in December, and the project is about 35% complete, according to the Managin…
(2026-10-15). Terry Gross Paul McCartney to Share the Stage for "A Conversation For The Ages" whyy.org November 23 event at New York's The Town Hall caps the celebration of Gross's 50 years with Fresh Air and benefits the enduring impact of public media.
(2026-10-15). WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote to expand access to civic news and information. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With the Every Voice, Every Vote on Thursday announced $1.4 million in grants to 46 Philadelphia media and community partners, funding efforts such as multilingual reporting, student-led journalism, civic education, hyperlocal conversations…
(2026-10-15). WHYY's Studio 2 Presents: Pa.'s Role in Midterms 2026. whyy.org Join WHYY's Studio 2 at Newtown Theatre for a discussion on Pa.'s role in the 2026 midterms, featuring former Congressmen Charlie Dent (R) and Conor Lamb (D).
(2026-10-15). Stories for a Saturday Night: An Evening with Ira Glass. whyy.org Ira Glass brings his signature style of storytelling to the stage for an evening that is funny, moving, surprising, and unmistakably This American Life.
(2026-10-15). As more seniors get diagnosed with ADHD, it often comes with regret — but also relief. whyy.org 
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(2026-10-15). WNBA Finals Preview with Coach Jackie, Plus How the Seattle Storm Hopes to Bounce Back. whyy.org What happens when the worst season in franchise history also happens to be your first one as head coach?
(2026-10-15). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-15). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-15). Delaware election 2026: What to know about the AG race between Kathy Jennings and David Graham. whyy.org
(2026-10-15). Philadelphia Film Festival, Great Pumpkin Carve, Philly Bike Ride and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The Philadelphia Film Festival opens this weekend at Philadelphia Film Society venues around Center City. The Great Pumpkin Carve puts dozens of pumpkins carved by local artists on display at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Friday brings the annual Hip Hop Summit to the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington, with panels and a breakdancing showcase. Back in Philly, Philly Music Fest continues its 10th anniversary run at the Fallser Club with Owen Stewart, Nik Greeley & The Operators, Sug Daniels and Roberta Faceplant. The weekend also includes the Philly Bike Ride, the Scrapple & Apple Festival, and the new Emeral…
(2026-10-15). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-15). Report says new ChatGPT teen mode poses 'unacceptable risk' to youth safety. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kate Conroy, who has taught an Advanced Placement writing class at Philadelphia's Sayre High School for seven years, didn't need the latest study to know artificial intelligence and chatbots were a threat to her students. | She said it's become nearly impossible to monitor student safety, honesty and productivity online. That's why she went from
(2026-10-15). Drexel University exhibition shows video games' potential for artistry and community in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Some video games are simple: low-resolution, arcade-style shoot 'em ups and chase 'em downs, the kind of old-school games a Drexel University student might gravitate to at a video parlor. | Some are much more complicated: 3D virtual worlds to explore and be challenged by. | Both are central to the T…
(2026-10-15). Philly's fight against home appraisal bias starts with getting more residents to join the ranks. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The nation's home appraisal industry is shrinking nationwide due to a variety of factors, including an aging workforce, ongoing barriers to entry and advances in valuation technology. | At the same time, evidence of
(2026-10-15). U.S. imperialism still targeting Russia, despite Trump 'energy ceasefire'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-15). Madison, October 29, 2026: Palestine Solidarity Trivia Night. wibailoutpeople.org 
palestine_partners First Ever in Madison: Palestine Solidarity TRIVIA Night!! — Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E Main St. in MadisonEvent starts at 5: 30, Trivia 6-7: 30. Fundraiser for Palestinian families in Masafer Yatta (in the West Bank) struggling to survive unprecedented settler violence and military demolitions of their homes. Test your knowledge of Palestine!! Cool trivia prizes including …
(2026-10-15). UW Milwaukee, October 21, 2026: 'A Voice They Cannot Silence: Salah Sarsour'. wibailoutpeople.org 
sjpmilwaukee A voice they cannot silence. üáµüá∏ Join us for an evening dedicated to Salah Sarsour, his story, his resilience, and the community standing beside him. üìÖ October 21‚è±Ô∏è5—7 PMüìç UWM Union | Wisconsin Room A (E245) His voice will not be silenced, and his story will not be forgotten. üì¢Open to the public…
(2026-10-15). Why So Little Support for Russians and Belarusians Who Choose Not to Participate in War in Ukraine? worldbeyondwar.org At the "Conscientious Objection is a Human Right!" conference at the European Parliament, Olga Karach spoke about the situation of Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian conscientious objectors. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-15). Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution will not be livestreamed. aljazeera.com US president reverses Pentagon's plan to publicly stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan after outcry.
(2026-10-15). 'Boiling point': Why students are protesting against Albania's Edi Rama. aljazeera.com Experts say Albania's protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.
(2026-10-15). The Rebel Tours: Money or morals? aljazeera.com Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980's, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
(2026-10-15). Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film. aljazeera.com Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to 'NAZA' received 40 million views.
(2026-10-15). Real Madrid's Vinicius says he's being targeted by referees. aljazeera.com Vinicius wants protection for players like him, Yamal and Alvarez 'who bring something different to the game.'…
(2026-10-15). Sally Rooney books withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support. aljazeera.com Publisher Faber says withdrawal due to 'circumstances where Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney'.
(2026-10-15). West Indies' Hope jokes India series record role a problem as finale looms. aljazeera.com Shai Hope worried about excess baggage after latest Player of the Match award in thrilling India-West Indies series.
(2026-10-15). FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports. aljazeera.com The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.
(2026-10-15). Dozens of children killed after roof collapses in Pakistani school. aljazeera.com At least 29 people, mostly children, have been killed after the school collapsed on them in Pakistan's Peshawar.
(2026-10-15). 'Each country goes its own way': How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel. aljazeera.com Countries' ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
(2026-10-15). Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis? aljazeera.com France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
(2026-10-15). The irony of OpenAI crying foul over spying. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-15). Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo. aljazeera.com The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty.
(2026-10-15). Make It Shitty, Vengeful, Inept and Untrue. commondreams.org 
The devastation goes on apace at the teeny toxic hands of the clowns and hacks in power (maybe not much longer?). Topping the abuses: An assault by Homeland Security (sic) thugs on the home of a duly elected (albeit female, brown, Muslim) member of Congress for imaginary crimes as a child. Also: racist rallies, fake rumors, defying of court orders, calamitous fails on all sides. Their witless leader: "If Republicans get in power, you're going to (have) a depression. These people are incompetent."In 2022, Cory Doctorow helpfully
(2026-10-15). Democracy Now! 2026-10-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, October 15, 2026…
(2026-10-15). U.S. right-wing figures criticized over remarks on Elaine Chao's Shanghai kindergarten visit. ecns.cn Dennis Wilder, a U.S. international relations scholar and former CIA and National Security Council official, has sharply criticized right-wing Republican figures who attacked former Cabinet member Elaine Chao over a visit to a Shanghai kindergarten.
(2026-10-15). China's foreign trade expands 18.8 pct in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 18.8 percent year on year in the first three quarters of this year.
(2026-10-15). Behind the 'distillation' pretext lies U.S. hegemony. ecns.cn Viewing China's AI through the lens of "threats": how far will the U.S. go to distort the facts?
(2026-10-15). ZXMOTO attracts overseas buyers at 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, speaks to the media at the exhibition venue of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 15, 2026, as ZXMOTO seeks to expand into overseas markets.
(2026-10-15). Traditional glutinous rice cakes in South China grow into rural business. ecns.cn Ligao glutinous rice cakes, a traditional delicacy at Ligao Town of Liuzhou, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have grown from a household snack into a local industry.
(2026-10-15). Global students gather at Yinchuan wine art carnival to showcase cultural creativity. ecns.cn More than 3,200 students from 11 countries gathered Wednesday at Yinchuan College of Science and Technology in northwestern China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for the opening of the 2026 International University Wine Art Carnival.
(2026-10-15). Lunar samples from moon's near, far sides to be displayed at 16th Airshow China. ecns.cn Lunar samples from the near and the far sides of the moon will be on display at the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) said Tuesday.
(2026-10-15). China will work with Europe to promote growth of bilateral trade in dual-use items: spokesperson. ecns.cn China stands ready to continue facilitating the review and approval of rare-earth export licenses to Europe, and hopes the European side will reciprocate by facilitating the resolution of key individual cases concerning licenses for Chinese entities in the dual-use field, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2026-10-15). Internet-famous Tiananmen kitten to be put up for adoption. ecns.cn A stray orange kitten that became an internet sensation for keeping company with armed police officers on duty near Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been caught and taken to a hospital for a checkup, and it will be put up for adoption, Palace Museum staff said Thursday.
(2026-10-15). China ranks second globally in 2025 foreign direct investment stock. ecns.cn China's foreign investment stock reached 26.8 trillion yuan ($4 trillion) in 2025, ranking second globally and marking six consecutive years of growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-10-15). China's trade with RCEP members maintains steady growth and improves in quality. ecns.cn China's trade with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), grew steadily in the first nine months of 2026, led by a 22.7% increase in trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, customs data showed.
(2026-10-15). Xiong'an launches first bonded + TIR shipment bound for Russia. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). CK Hutchison denies rumors of Li Ka-shing's death. ecns.cn CK Hutchison Holdings has denied online rumors that Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing had died, telling China News Service on Thursday that the claims were "absolutely untrue."
(2026-10-15). Ancient irrigation system in Fujian added to World Heritage Irrigation Structures list. ecns.cn The Longjin ancient irrigation system in Changtai District of Zhangzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian province, has been added to the 2026 World Heritage Irrigation Structures list, becoming the first site in southern Fujian to receive the designation.
(2026-10-15). Mechanization boosts sugar beet harvest in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Sugar beet harvesting is in full swing across major growing areas of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in northwest China, as mechanization across the production chain helps improve efficiency and crop quality.
(2026-10-15). New bridge opens over China-DPRK border river. ecns.cn The new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony on this cross-border artery.
(2026-10-15). Three Gorges Reservoir nears target water level. ecns.cn The Three Gorges Reservoir stores water at the end of the flood season each year, then gradually releases it during the dry season and lowers its water level before the next flood season. This approach ensures adequate water for shipping, water supply, ecological needs and power generation across the Yangtze River basin in winter and the following spring.
(2026-10-15). Rongcheng welcomes first batch of swans for overwintering. ecns.cn Rongcheng is one of Asia's largest wintering habitats for whooper swans. The Rongcheng National Nature Reserve for Whooper Swans has made preparations to ensure the birds can safely spend the winter.
(2026-10-15). New China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opens. ecns.cn The new China-DPRK Yalu River Bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony on this cross-border artery.
(2026-10-15). Comicomment: U.S. double standards cannot 'distil' the truth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). 2026 CIIE is set to host 32,000 businesses, provide free exhibition stands for least developed countries: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The China Import and Export Fair (CIIE) is in its 70th year now, and this year's fair is expected to host some 32,000 businesses, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
(2026-10-15). China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). Jacarandas burst into bloom in South Africa. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). Thousands of spherical osmanthus trees draw visitors in Hangzhou. ecns.cn
(2026-10-15). 'Normal People': Sally Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over support for Palestine Action. geo.tv
(2026-10-15). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). 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
(2026-10-15). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Frequently asked questions: Autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-15). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). Sunday 11/8: Hold on to Your Music: A Legacy. indybay.org Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California St | San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-10-15). Anti-Flock Protest at Moscone Center. indybay.org Reaction to Flock CEO giving talk on AI, Surveillance and the future of public safety.
(2026-10-15). Thursday 10/22: Keep Coal Out Community Meeting. indybay.org Gill Tract Community Farm | 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA…
(2026-10-15). Deflock Flock At Tech Crunch Disrupt 2026 Conference. indybay.org Activists and opponents of Flock cameras, AI and drones rallied at the Tech Crunch Disrupt meeting in San Francisco to protest these tools as attack on privacy, the working class and a move toward fascism.
(2026-10-15). Saturday 10/17: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, 95117…
(2026-10-15). Pacifica after the election. indybay.org Time for all to carry on Lew Hill's vision of listener sponsored radio.
(2026-10-15). Sunday 10/18: We Remember, We Resist: A Liberation Obon and Solidarity Pilgrimage. indybay.org SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS: | 1-1: 30pm: Procession through Japantown, starting at KOHO (1675 Post St) | 1: 30-2: 15pm: Altar building @ Kinmon Gakuen (2031 Bush St) Remembering all those who died because of ICE violence | 2: 15-3: 30pm: Walking Pilgrimage from Kinmon Gakuen to ICE Office (~2 mile walk)…
(2026-10-15). Saturday 11/7: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: End Times Fascism. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-15). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers From Congo Square to Union Square. indybay.org 2026 National Gumbo Week we celebrate that living connection. Ngumbo is okra, Gumbo is born of African, Indigenous, and European influences that symbolize the blending of histories that unite Congo Square and Union Square with the world. Each bowl tells a story of migration, resilience, and shared flavor across generations.
(2026-10-15). 30 Months After Uproar Over Jonathan Oscar Speech. indybay.org What do his pro-Israel denouncers say now?>
(2026-10-15). Friday 10/23: Invisible Atlas – Ranko Ogura Dance. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-10-15). Wednesday 10/21: United Nations Association Film Festival. indybay.org Delancey Screening Room | 600 Embarcadero | San Francisco…
(2026-10-15). Sunday 10/25: United Nations Association Film Festival | Closing Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-15). Thursday 10/15: United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto…
(2026-10-15). Tuesday 11/3: Virtual Phonebank for Connie Chan! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/conniechansf/event/10262……
(2026-10-15). Chris Larsen & Techno Fascists Pushing Flocks, Data Centers & Drones: STOP Buying Election. indybay.org
(2026-10-15). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-15). Sunday 11/8: Janet Weil: Merging US and Israeli high-tech militaries? No Way! indybay.org
(2026-10-15). Wednesday 10/21: Hyde at 50: A Legacy of Abortion Restriction, Rosie Jimenez & Forced Births for Poor Women. indybay.org Vitual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-15). Thursday 10/22: Voting Rights Martyrs: U.S. Civil Rights Legacy & Sacrifice and the Midterm Elections. indybay.org Online via Zoom – join from anywhere | Free and open to the public…
(2026-10-15). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-15). Tuesday 10/13: Civic Literacy: Vocabulary for Voting / Alfabetización cívica: vocabulario para votar. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere in California | ESL voting support…
(2026-10-15). Amid Hormuz Oil Crisis, EVs saved world $20 bn. on Fuel Costs, but not Trump's America. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran is suspected of sinking two Given the high petroleum prices provoked by the Netanyahu-Trump war of aggression on I…
(2026-10-15). With Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize, International Law trumps the Law of the Jungle. juancole.com
(2026-10-15). Pakistan school tragedy: 20 students among 28 killed after roof collapses at Peshawar school. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 28 people, including 20 students aged between seven and 12 and a female teacher, were killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar's Afridi Abad area on Thursday, Pakistan's newspaper Dawn reported, citing a hospital spokesperson.Another 21 people were injured, including five who are in critical condition, Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim told the newspaper. An emergency was declared at the hospital.Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Afaq Wazir said the roof of Al Khair School collapsed while students were attending classes. Rescue teams continued to clear the…
(2026-10-15). Illinois teen arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at Hindu Temple in Aurora. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 19-year-old youth has been arrested in the US state of Illinois on charges linked to a suspected plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora. The police say they foun | Illinois teen arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at Hindu Temple in Aurora…
(2026-10-15). New Zealand university and polytechnic staff vote to strike. wsws.org The first ever vote for unified national strike action by university and polytechnic staff is an expression of rising anger over worsening austerity hitting all layers of the working class.
(2026-10-15). SEP (Sri Lanka) public meeting: Two years of JVP/NPP rule—a regime of IMF austerity and big business. wsws.org The SEP and IYSSE in Sri Lanka will hold a public meeting entitled "Two Years of JVP/NPP Rule: A Regime of Big Business and IMF Austerity" on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium.
(2026-10-15). Australian PM glorifies Afghan occupation at event attended by accused war criminal. wsws.org Albanese presented "all" Afghan veterans as exemplars of "Australian values" before an audience that included one accused of murdering civilians and prisoners.
(2026-10-15). War-driven price surge fuels US political and social crisis. wsws.org Inflation driven by the Iran war is cutting real wages, while higher interest rates make workers pay twice—on their own debts and on a trillion-dollar federal interest bill owed to the rich.
(2026-10-15). IMF report details a financial system with rising risks and vulnerabilities. wsws.org The most striking feature of the IMF's Global Financial Stability Report is that the eruption of another financial crisis is taken as a given.
(2026-10-15). In run-up to midterms, Trump steps up drive to rig the elections. wsws.org With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections, inflation is up, Trump's poll numbers are down and the White House is intensifying its efforts to block or overturn the vote.
(2026-10-15). The crisis of capitalist rule in Australia and the political fight for socialism. wsws.org We are publishing here the second of five resolutions adopted unanimously by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), held September 26—29, 2026.
(2026-10-15). Texas prosecutor accuses ICE of intentionally running over worker, obstructing investigation. wsws.org Sean Teare told NBC News it was "pretty obvious" the ICE officer intentionally ran over the worker. He added the agency may have allowed critical vehicle data to be erased.
(2026-10-15). Norfolk Southern train derails in suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. wsws.org A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Ferguson, Missouri on September 20, knocking out power to some 240 blocks.
(2026-10-15). Florida executes James Robertson as executions press ahead after Christa Pike horror. wsws.org Robertson, whose execution was Florida's 17th this year, told investigators he killed his cellmate so he would be charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded guilty, waived the jury penalty phase and was sentenced to death.
(2026-10-15). Morenoite CRT seeks to subordinate housing protests to Spain's union bureaucracies. wsws.org The eruption of mass protests across Spain against the housing crisis, following the eviction and subsequent death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, has brought millions of workers and young people into confrontation with the Socialist Party (PSOE)-Sumar government.
(2026-10-15). Colombia's president orders crackdown on national protests as US Reaper drones arrive and IMF cuts loom. wsws.org Hours before the first national protests against his government, Colombia's far-right president loosened restraints on the police, as US attack drones arrive and IMF-backed cuts are prepared.
(2026-10-15). Alberta's far-right "independence" referendum: the issues for the working class. wsws.org The UCP's Alberta independence referendum is part of its broader assault on the social rights of the working class and its efforts to enhance the power and wealth of Alberta's energy barons and financial elite within the Canadian federal state.
(2026-10-15). Brazil's presidential runoff: as Lula moves to the right, Flávio Bolsonaro prepares for dictatorship. wsws.org After finishing second to fascist candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula and the PT have responded by courting the bourgeoisie and the traditional right to broaden the "broad front" responsible for Flávio's electoral rise in the first place.
(2026-10-15). Effects of a super El Niño on China expected to last through summer 2027. ecns.cn The ongoing super El Niño event is expected to affect China through summer 2027, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center, part of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-15). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-15). As forest fires spread across Peru, convergence of El Niño and war threatens survival of millions. wsws.org As wildfires kill six in Peru and a Super El Niño builds in the Pacific, capitalist governments across Latin America are pouring billions into weapons and lining up behind Washington's drive to war against China.
(2026-10-15). Sunday 10/25: Turn Outrage Into Action: Immigrants, the Courts and You. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-10-15). White House defends Press Secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions over legal credentials. tribune.com.pk 
The White House is defending newly appointed Press Secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions over her legal credentials. | US President Donald Trump introduced Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her appointment last week, and she has also described herself as a lawyer. | However, when a reporter asked on Tuesday which state she had passed the bar exam in, Zacharia replied while standing alongside the president: "When I moved to China." | Zacharia does not appear to be registered with the bar in any of the states where she has lived. White House communications director Steven Cheung defended her appointment,…