dawn.com (2025-10-29). 63 countries complicit in Gaza genocide: UN report
A report by the United Nations' special rapporteur on Palestine has revealed that 63 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, were complicit in Israel's two-year genocide in the Gaza Strip, it emerged on Wednesday.
aljazeera.com (2025-10-29). LIVE: Hamas decries Israel's 'treacherous escalation' in Gaza with 100 dead
Israel says it "resumed the ceasefire" then bombs again after killing more than 100 Palestinians over the past 24 hours in strikes across Gaza, including at least 46 children and 20 women.
grist.org (2025-10-29). After years of war, Gaza faces an environmental crisis 'above imagination'
A new report from an Israeli research center points to environmental devastation: Gaza's soil is polluted after the destruction of wastewater treatment plants, sewage contamination is widespread, and particulate matter left by exploded bombs is increasing rates of respiratory illness.
(2025-10-29). Israel kills over 100 in Gaza. tehrantimes.com The Gaza Ministry of Health says Israeli airstrikes since last night have killed over 100 Palestinians, nearly half of them children, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
(2025-10-29). LIVE: Israel kills 100 in Gaza; Trump insists nothing will jeopardise truce. aljazeera.com At least 35 children killed as Israeli military says one of its soldiers killed; Israel says resumption of ceasefire.
(2025-10-29). UN: "Extreme Concern" as Netanyahu Orders "Powerful" Israeli Strikes on Gaza, killing 21. juancole.com ( IMEMC ) — Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including eight children, and injuring several others. The attacks mark a renewed breach of the ceasefire agreement and have intensified fears of a broader military escalation. The Middle East Monitor reported that …
(2025-10-29). Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Out Israel for Slaughtering Dozens of Children in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Wednesday called out Israel for its heavy bombardment in Gaza and the killing of dozens of children in the Strip. "Israel's military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after it killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials," Greene wrote on X. …
(2025-10-29). Netanyahu slaughters children in Gaza to conveniently get out of his corruption trial. thecanary.co 
Caution: this article contains extremely graphic images and video of dead Palestinians Wanted Israeli war criminal used a 'security' situation as an excuse to avoid (yet again) having to stand trial for corruption and give evidence to the Israeli court yesterday — then left the court and ordered a mass bombing campaign on Palestinian civilians […] | By
(2025-10-29). Israel Declares Gaza Ceasefire Back on After It Kills Over 100 Palestinians, Including 46 Children. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it was re-implementing the ceasefire in Gaza after unleashing heavy airstrikes across the Strip that, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, killed at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children, and 20 women. The escalation came after Israel claimed that its troops in Rafah came under attack, which killed one …
(2025-10-29). LIVE: Israel kills 104 in Gaza; Trump insists nothing will jeopardise truce. aljazeera.com At least 35 children killed as Israeli military says one of its soldiers killed; Israel says resumption of ceasefire.
(2025-10-29). Israeli airstrikes shatter Gaza ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza City on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory and ordered the military to carry out "powerful attacks". | At least two people were killed and four wounded in a strike on a residential building in the city's Sabra neighborhood, and an area close to Shifa hospital, the largest operational hospital in northern Gaza, was also hit, according to Gaza officials, witnesses and Hamas media. | The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes, which were the latest violence in a fragile thr…
(2025-10-29). Israeli Terror Unleashed on Gazans A Final Genocide. globalresearch.ca True to form, Netanyahu is incapable of peace. | Death is in his blood. A living organism that rules his very being. | With the Palestinians having moved back into Gaza, Netanyahu is calling for massive bombings of anything remaining including humanity. …
(2025-10-29). Trump's Pacific Pivot. fpif.org Donald Trump loves to pivot. He is restless, he has some form of attention deficit disorder, and he likes to keep his enemies and adversaries guessing. Sometimes he pivots so many times, as he has on the war in Ukraine, that he completes a full circle with his pirouette. | This week, Trump is pirouetting through Asia. He has abandoned for the moment his efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, though negotiations with the Chinese might prove useful in this regard. He has also left Israel and Hamas to work it out among themselves to implement the peace deal in Gaza—which seems to be in t…
(2025-10-29). Over 150 New York Times Contributors To Boycott Paper Over Gaza Coverage. popularresistance.org More than 150 New York Times contributors have signed a pledge not to write for the US newspaper's opinion section, citing its "biased coverage" of the Israel-Palestine conflict and war on Gaza. | "Until The New York Times takes accountability for its biased coverage and commits to truthfully and ethically reporting on the US-Israeli war on Gaza, any putative 'challenge' to the newsroom or the editorial board in the form of a first-person essay is, in effect, permission to continue this malpractice," the signatories to the letter wrote. | "Only by withholding our labor can we mount an effective challenge to the h…
(2025-10-29). The Voice of Hind Rajab, film on the murder of 6-year-old girl in Gaza, finally receives distribution in US. wsws.org The film had until recently been the target of pro-Zionist political censorship in the US and in Hollywood's upper echelons in particular.
(2025-10-29). Leading Jewish figures call for sanctions against Israel. ummid.com Over 400 prominent Jews, including Oscar winners, former officials and prominent authors, have called upon the United Nations and other world leaders to sanction Israel for committing Genocide in Gaza.
(2025-10-29). Israeli army reveals identity of soldier killed in Rafah clashes. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – The Israeli army confirmed on Wednesday that Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim "Efi" Feldbaum, 37, a soldier in the Gaza Division's Combat Engineering Corps, was killed in fresh fighting with Hamas members in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.Local media in Israel reported that clashes erupted between the army and Hamas fighters in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. These clashes were followed by a series of Israeli strikes on various areas of the Strip, marking the most intense escalation since the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire agreement. Mediators urged Hamas and Israel to adhere to the terms of the peace d…
(2025-10-29). Israeli soldier killed in Gaza attack, IDF responds with airstrikes. longwarjournal.org An Israeli soldier was killed in Gaza in an attack on October 28, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes across the territory in response. "The targets struck included key terrorists, observation posts, weapons production warehouses, launch posts, underground tunnels, and mortar shell firing posts," the IDF said. In addition, Israel released drone footage that appeared to show Hamas staging the discovery of the remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati. Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement through the slow return of the remains of hostages and continued attacks.
(2025-10-29). Complicity in Israeli Genocide: ICJ seeks Nicaragua's response on Germany's objections. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has asked Nicaragua to file its response by February 23, 2026 on Germany's objections in relation to the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-10-29). Israel's repeated ceasefire violations are part of its strategy to keep waging war on Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Here's Israel's strategy to continue the war on Gaza: find a pretext, no matter how baseless, use it to kill dozens of civilians and fighters, stop fire and claim you're honoring the ceasefire. Then do it again.
(2025-10-29). Thursday 10/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-29). Trump Visit Met By Popular Protests In Malaysia Over US Backing Israel. popularresistance.org Hundreds of people took to the streets in Malaysia on Sunday, October 26, to oppose US President Donald Trump's visit to the country. Protesters raised slogans in support of the Palestinian resistance and condemned US support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. | Protesters also opposed various interventionist policies followed by the US across the globe with chants of "down with imperialism" and demanded Malaysia break its ties with it. | The call for the demonstration was made by the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM), along with several other organizations who gathered at Kuala Lumpur's Independence Square and Ampan…
(2025-10-29). Netanyahu's corruption trial abruptly halted as Israel bombs Gaza again. thecanary.co 
Israel has, once again, bombarded Gaza with air strikes, killing over 100 people. And, in a classic case of not reporting the real stories, mainstream media have failed to mention Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial which was due to begin yesterday, October 28. The butcher of Palestine was due to face charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of […] | By
(2025-10-29). U.S. Veterans condemn Israel's blatant ceasefire violations. workers.org 
By Veterans For Peace Veterans For Peace sent Workers World its statement on the latest developments in Gaza. See veteransforpeace.org. Veterans For Peace unequivocally condemns Israel's gross violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. We demand that the Trump administration pressure Israel to abide by the ceasefire agreement; to end all . . . |
(2025-10-29). New bloody escalation in Gaza as Israel kills more than 100 people in just one night. thecanary.co In a bloody escalation that has further shattered any illusion of ceasefire, Israel has carried out an intense night of bombing in Gaza. The Zionists targeted civilian homes and, outrageously, once again bombed tents for displaced people. Over 100 people have been martyred, with many wounded. As of the 18 October, Gaza's media office released […] | By
(2025-10-29). Video: Israel accuses Albanese of 'witchcraft' her response humiliates them. thecanary.co In a withering address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has wiped the floor with misogynistic Israeli representatives and called out UN member states to their faces for enabling and participating in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Speaking from Cape Town after delivering the Nelson […] | By
(2025-10-29). Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds. aljazeera.com The US president says Israel has a right to 'hit back' after reports that a soldier was killed in southern Gaza.
(2025-10-29). Cambridge Students Union to hold referendum on breaking off from the NUS over Gaza. thecanary.co The Cambridge Students' Union (Cambridge SU) is holding a referendum on whether to disaffiliate from the National Union of Students (NUS). Regardless of the outcome, the move signals a turning point in the growing rebellion among universities over the institutional handling of the genocide in Gaza. NUS cause rift on Gaza genocide If passed, the […] | By
(2025-10-29). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-29). Trump says US law blocks bid for a third presidential term. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One en route to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war on October 13, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump appeared to close the door on seeking a third term in office,…
(2025-10-29). Hi-Tech Holocaust: How Microsoft Aids The Gaza Genocide. popularresistance.org Israel's genocide is being powered by Microsoft. From creating a massive digital dragnet, aiding in the production of A.I.-generated kill lists, hiring hundreds of Israeli spies to run its internal affairs, and suppressing figures opposing the slaughter, the Seattle-based tech corporation has played a key role in the violence. | MintPress has detailed the deep collaboration between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Amazon, Google, TikTok, Apple, Palantir, and Oracle, but Microsoft's relationship with the government and armed forces of Israel is potentially the closest, leading then-CEO Steve Ballmer to state t…
(2025-10-29). Trump must use his most powerful weapon to stop the Gaza cease-fire unraveling. haaretz.com After boasting of a deal that ended 'thousands of years of conflict,' Trump wakes to Gaza strikes and a slipping truce — and anything short of an explicit 'no' is read in Jerusalem as a green light…
(2025-10-29). ICJ issues fresh advisory over Israel's crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Wednesday October 22, 2025 issued fresh advisory to Israel as "Occupying Power" asking it to protect Palestinians from forced transfer and deportation.
(2025-10-29). The Rise Of Global Boycotts Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Protests to end Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians are getting louder and larger. | Seeing the livestreamed genocide Israel perpetrated in Gaza has had an effect globally, with the call to boycott Israel at an all-time high.
| Quiet boycotts, which started in supermarkets nearly two decades ago, have turned into widely used apps that help millions make choices about purchases. | Campus protests and encampments in the US and Canada have led some major education institutions to cut ties with Israeli counterparts, while investments into Israel have dipped, and some of the world's largest economies have reco…
(2025-10-29). Modi's absence from Gaza Summit marks shrinking of India's moral footprint. ummid.com PM Modi's absence from the Gaza Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is less an accident and more a revelation of priorities: arms trade over human rights, alignment over autonomy.
(2025-10-29). Israel murders another Gaza journalist — truth terrifies Israel more than rockets. thecanary.co A journalist from the local "Palestine" newspaper, Mohammed Al-Manirawi, and his wife were martyred in an Israeli airstrike that targeted their tent in the Al-Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Al-Manirawi — not to be confused with Mohammed Al-Qrinawi, another journalist Israel assassinated back in December 2024, also along with his wife — refused to leave […] | By
(2025-10-29). New Yorkers Organize Against Weapons Components Manufacturer. popularresistance.org On June 24, 2024, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Daraj clinic in Gaza City, killing five, including key medical personnel. Recovered from the ensuing rubble was the remnant of a Hellfire missile, strewn amidst the chaos of destruction it unleashed on the clinic in moments prior. The AGM-114 Hellfire, a brand of precision-guided weaponry, is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, funded through U.S. federal contracts, and often purchased by Israel through American foreign military sales. While Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor responsible for manufacturing the Hellfire missile, it procures key components fro…
(2025-10-29). Netanyahu orders 'powerful' Gaza airstrikes. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night ordered what he called "powerful and precise" airstrikes across Gaza, shattering a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire amid renewed tensions with Hamas. The strikes, concentrated in Rafah and northern Gaza, came hours after Israel accused Hamas of violating the truce by returning the misidentified remains of an Israeli captive.The Israeli army said it hit more than 50 "targets," including command centers and underground tunnels. Gaza's Health Ministry reported at least 18 people killed, among them two civilians in a Rafah residential area, and sever…
(2025-10-29). Israel strikes on Gaza kill 30, US says ceasefire 'will hold'. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israel carried out air strikes on Tuesday At least 30 people were killed in strikes targeting several parts of Gaza, said a spokesman for the agency. | However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-10-29). Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, affirms Israel's right to retaliate if provoked. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk after Israel launched airstrikes in the enclave, which killed 26 people in response to the killing of an Israeli soldier. | Israeli planes struck in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused the militant group Hamas of violating the ceasefire, the latest violence in the three-week-old deal brokered by Trump. | Gazan health authorities said the strikes killed at least 26 people, including five in a house hit in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, four in a building in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, and five…
(2025-10-29). PSNA condemns Collins for 'can't be trusted' stance on Gaza over satellites. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has challenged Defence Minister Judith Collins over her "can't be trusted" backing for controversial BlackSky Technology satellite launches and called on the Prime Minister to withdraw approval. National co-chair John Minto today wrote to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon — who is currently in Korea for the…
(2025-10-29). The return of hostage remains has become a PR battle — and Israel has no leverage. haaretz.com The show that Hamas put on, which was designed to hoodwink foreign observers, became a tool in Israel's hasbara war — and highlighted the weak points in U.S. President Donald Trump's cease-fire plan. Israel sees the Gaza escalation as 'controlled and temporary'…
(2025-10-29). Friday 10/31: Protest against israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org üîª456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2025-10-29). RSF atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher spark global outrage. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of committing widespread atrocities in Sudan's besieged city of El Fasher since seizing it on Sunday, turning the last Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) stronghold in Darfur into a city of death and destruction. Eyewitnesses and human rights monitors report mass executions, ethnic cleansing, and widespread sexual violence, with over 2,000 civilians, mostly from the non-Arab Fur, Zaghawa, and Masalit communities, killed in the first days of the takeover. Thousands more remain trapped without food, water, or medicine as RSF fighters torch homes, loot neighborhood…
(2025-10-29). Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif calls Kabul 'tool for India' as peace talks fail. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif Khawaja Asif has accused Kabul of acting as a tool for New Delhi while asserting that any attack on Islamabad would draw a befitting response, 50 times stronger. | Appearing on Geo News' primetime show Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada ke Saath, Asif said an agreement was about to be reached with Afghanistan, but Afghan negotiators backpedaled due to intervention from Kabul during the recent talks held in Türkiye. | Asif said that Taliban negotiators went back on the agreement "four or five times" after receiving instructions from Kabul. | "Whenever we got close to an…
(2025-10-29). CBSE confirms CTET 2026 date, to start registration soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed the date of Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) and is set to start application process soon.
(2025-10-29). Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN 2025 Summit. ummid.com It would not be wrong to surmise that PM Modi has exhibited a tough resolve of a good diplomat by not choosing to attend the ASEAN Summit and tossing the ball into the opponent's current.
(2025-10-29). An Immigration Success Story in Small Town Iowa. otherwords.org In Marshalltown, Iowa, the spirit of American entrepreneurship is alive and well. | Residents have opened businesses, among them a grocery store offering fresh food that's created dozens of jobs. Many of these small businesses are owned, managed, and staffed by immigrants. They're boosting the local economy and improving the quality of life. | Together, people in Marshalltown are forging something special. Despite the rural Midwest's reputation for homogeneous small towns, around a third of Marshalltown's residents are Latino or members of other immigrant groups. | But a crucial question looms: will Washington st…
(2025-10-29). UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military bases. ecns.cn Projected costs for Home Office accommodation contracts for the period 2019 to 2029, have surged from 4.5 billion to 15.3 billion pounds ($6 billion to $20.3 billion) amid a "dramatic increase" in demand, the committee said.A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are furious at the level of illegal migrants and asylum hotels."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"This government will close every asylum hotel.
(2025-10-29). Minuto a minuto: El mundo votará hoy contra el bloqueo de EEUU. cubadebate.cu En medio de una intensa campaña de presiones político-diplomáticas por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, Cuba anticipa hoy una nueva victoria en la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, donde la comunidad internacional volverá a pronunciarse contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington.
(2025-10-29). Trump lands in South Korea, says Xi talks will be 'great outcome for world'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as they meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. — ReutersUS president makes final stop on Asia trip.Meetings…
(2025-10-29). say the kibbutz suffers from PTSD after Oct. 7, but still living in the midst of the. haaretz.com In the 1950s, Shlomo Margalit moved with his fellow youth group members from Haifa to southern Israel to establish Kibbutz Nir Oz. He has many kibbutz members who died on or after October 7, and is still waiting for the return of Amiram Cooper to begin healing…
(2025-10-29). Guatemala: Dozens of human rights organisations express their solidarity with Ramón Cadena. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and other human rights organisations and associations in solidarity with Ramón Cadena, lawyer and human rights defender, call for an end to the criminalisation of human rights defence in Guatemala. #SolidarityWithRamónCadena
22 October 2025. The undersigned human rights organisations address the Guatemalan authorities and national and international public opinion to express our deep concern and active solidarity (…) | – |
(2025-10-29). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: Miles Without Milestone. ummid.com The value of a political traveler's journeys depends on the dividends gained from those travelled destinations; otherwise, such directionless travel becomes a curse. Read how fruitful have been PM Modi's foreign visits.
(2025-10-29). Op-Ed] The Police Be Lying, And Here's Your Proof. newsone.com 
(2025-10-29). Matancero Raúl Trujillo es seleccionado como ganador en el sexo masculino de la 7ma edición de los Premios del Comité Olímpico Internacional para Entrenadores. cubadebate.cu El matancero Raúl Trujillo ha sido seleccionado como ganador en el sexo masculino de la 7ma edición de los Premios del Comité Olímpico Internacional para Entrenadores, también conocido en inglés como los IOC, Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards.
(2025-10-29). The average rent in Oakland is a whopping $2,651 per month. indybay.org Crime Scene Tape At Lake Merritt in Oakland.
(2025-10-29). SF Peninsula Vigils Call Out Feds for Shooting Local Pastor in the Face with Pepper Balls. indybay.org On October 23, federal agents attacked peaceful protesters at Coast Guard Island in Alameda where agents had arrived to carry out a major immigration operation. | Photos of Palo Alto Vigil near Stanford University entrance…
(2025-10-29). Chapeando: Mentiras y huracanes (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu El 28 de octubre de 2025 será recordado en Cuba, no sólo como otro tradicional día de homenaje a Camilo Cienfuegos, sino por el lento y largo estado de alerta nacional ante la inminente entrada de un ciclón catastrófico por el Oriente del país. Mientras, en la sede de las Naciones Unidas, en Nueva York, se discutía una nueva resolución contra el bloqueo.
(2025-10-29). Watch: Zohran Mamdani's 'Dream' resonates with Indian Muslims. ummid.com No matter what the outcome of the New York Mayor Election will be. But, Mamdani deserves praise for bringing to the fore so forcefully the plight of Muslims living in most parts of the world today.
(2025-10-29). Hurricane Melissa's Path Of Destruction: Shocking Images From Jamaica Cuba. newsone.com 
Source: RICARDO MAKYN / Getty | Pictures and social media footage have revealed the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa caused damage and major flooding in parts of Jamaica.: | During a press conference on Wednesday, Desmond McKenzie, Jamaica's Minister of Local Government and Co…
(2025-10-29). Presidente de Cuba encabeza homenaje popular a Camilo Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu El Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el miembro del Buró Político, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, encabezaron esta tarde el homenaje de miles de capitalinos que se congregaron para honrar la memoria del Comandante de la Revolución, Camilo Cienfuegos.
(2025-10-29). China, Finland mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2025-10-29). Gov't urged to strengthen road safety policies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have urged government to review and strengthen road safety policies to curb the rising number of fatal road accidents across the country saying many of them are preventable. This call follows the tragic road crash along the Kampala—Gulu highway on 22 October 2025 which claimed 46 …
(2025-10-29). Talk World Radio: They Demolished Part of the White House. Why Did They Stop There? warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking with Sam Husseini who writes at husseini.substack.com and one of whose recent articles was titled "They Have Torn Down the East Wing of the White House. They Should …
(2025-10-29). Wikimedia Community Ireland and Rising Voices collaborate for a Gaeilge language digital activism workshop at the National Library of Ireland. globalvoices.org 
Workshop brought Irish language speakers to create their own roadmap to promote their language in digital spacesOriginally published on The following article is republi…
(2025-10-29). The Silent Victim: Warfare's Enduring Environmental Scars Across the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-29). Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it. grist.org As the Trump administration deletes climate data and shutters resources that track the impacts of a warming world, nonprofits, state-level governments, and independent scientists are rushing to preserve the information. | Last week, Climate Central resurrected one of the most prominent of those lost records: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's billion-dollar disaster database. The tool allowed policymakers, insurers, and regular people to track how hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophes are growing more expensive — until the agency said in May that it would no longer update the data…
(2025-10-29). Sunday 11/2: Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-10-29). Gold prices rise again after two-day pause, local market follows global trend. tribune.com.pk 
After a two-day pause, gold prices rose again in both international and local markets on Wednesday. In the global bullion market, the price of gold increased by $35 per ounce, reaching $3,975 per ounce. | The upward trend in international markets impacted domestic prices as well. In Pakistan, the price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs3,500, reaching Rs419,862. | Similarly, the price per 10 grams increased by Rs3,000 to Rs359,963. | Read: Gold sheds Rs14,000 on global weakness | Earlier on Tuesday, gold prices extended their decline, mirroring weakness in the international bullion market, as investors await…
(2025-10-29). Pakistan: Afghanistan playing 'blame game', peace talks 'failed'. newarab.com 
Pakistan said on Wednesday that negotiations for Pakistan and Afghanistan have been holding The violence, which killed more than 70 people and wounded hundreds, eru…
(2025-10-29). Child Care Can Be Free and Universal. otherwords.org I was drawn to the childcare profession because of my love for children. I just love seeing their smiling, hopeful faces, watching them grow and learn, and welcoming the trust and love they bring to us every day. | At the same time, working in this field can be challenging. Babies and young children require a great deal of love and care, informed by expertise in early childhood development. Low pay is challenging for providers, and high costs are challenging for families. | But some states are looking for answers — and I believe mine has found one. New Mexico is now expanding its free, high-quality child ca…
(2025-10-29). US kills 14 in strikes on Pacific drug boats. tribune.com.pk 
US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, bringing the death toll from Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57. | The United States began carrying out the strikes — which experts say are illegal — in early September, and has now destroyed at least 14 vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific. In three strikes carried out Monday in international waters, 14 "narco-terrorists" were killed and one survived, Hegseth said in a post on X. | This was the deadliest single-day toll s…
(2025-10-29). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-29). OpenAI Urges US Government to Fund 100GW of New Energy Per Year to Beat China. wattsupwiththat.com "… China is outstripping America in constructing new capacity, adding 429 GW in 2024 compared with just 51 GW achieved by the land of the free. …"
(2025-10-29). Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting funds to public safety. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and 10 other states, including New Jersey and Delaware, Cutting funds could impact safety during 2026 festivities:…
(2025-10-29). Iran secure maiden win at 2025 IHF U17 World. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran registered their first win at the 1st IHF Men's Under-17 World Championship on Tuesday.
(2025-10-29). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Gets Into Another Car Accident After Playing Dress Up at Home Depot. lataco.com Border Patrol agents played dress up today, wearing masks to mock community observers as they left Terminal Island, and disguising themselves as construction workers to lure day laborers at a San Fernando Valley Home Depot, getting into car accidents again, and kidnapping more than 20 people from all over today, including Compton and two flower vendors from San Bernardino and North Long Beach.
(2025-10-29). NAPA revives radio drama with Aawaaz Audio Theater Project. tribune.com.pk 
The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) on Tuesday celebrated the completion of its Aawaaz Audio Theater Project, held in collaboration with the British Council, the English-Speaking Union of Pakistan, and the Peoples Palace Project (through Queen Mary University of London) at NAPA's Zia Mohyeddin Theater. | The project produced two versions of three audio plays — Baldia, Sammul, and Mentally Controlled — one each in Urdu and English. The plays were launched during a packed ceremony where the audience listened to the Urdu versions. The initiative aimed to revive Pakistan's rich tradition of…
(2025-10-29). Pakistan, Meta partner on AI, E-commerce, digital skills. tribune.com.pk 1722324840-0/BeFunky-collage]-(96)1722324840-0.jpg)
Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Commerce, appreciated Meta's collaboration in strengthening Pakistan's digital economy. He stated that Pakistan is among South Asia's fastest-growing digital economies, noting that over 75,000 IT graduates enter the market annually. | Kamal noted that exports of IT and IT-enabled services had risen by 18% to reach $3.8 billion, while in the first quarter of the current fiscal year alone, IT exports grew by 21% to $1.06 billion. He said the National E-Commerce Policy 2.0 is being finalised, targeting a $20 billion market by 2030. | The minister invited Meta to collaborate on AI ethi…
(2025-10-29). Farage is chatting shit about his proposal to leave the ECHR. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage is once again wasting everyone's time. He is presenting a 10-minute bill in parliament on Britain leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Later today I will introduce legislation in the House of Commons for the UK to leave the ECHR. t.co/QIjdPQcorm — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) October 29, 2025 According to […] | By
(2025-10-29). Viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, denuncia en la ONU el bloqueo contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, declaró a la prensa tras la primera jornada de debate en las Naciones Unidas sobre el Proyecto de Resolución contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos.
(2025-10-29). Paris Peace Forum Begins — France Backs Palestine, Eyes COP30 Revolution. thinktank.pk The Paris Peace Forum 2025 has officially begun, drawing over 3,000 participants, 500 speakers, and 85 high-stakes sessions to the iconic Palais de Chaillot in Paris. Under the powerful theme "New Coalitions for Peace, People & the Planet", global leaders are rallying to reinvent diplomacy amid escalating conflicts, climate catastrophes, and technological upheavals. This marks …
(2025-10-29). Sunday 11/2: March for Timothy Charles Lee. indybay.org 2: 30pm Meet at Rainbow Community Center, 2380 Salvio Street, Concord | 3pm, Walk through Todos Santos Plaza | 4pm; Speakers, Day of the Dead Altar, vigil at the Concord Bart Parking Lot…
(2025-10-29). Chinese Investment is Driving Industrial Transformation in Egypt's Tyre Sector. infobrics.org Egypt's manufacturing landscape is entering a transformative phase, with Chinese investors at the forefront. The announcement by China's Sailun Group to establish a $1‚ÄØbillion tyre plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) is indicative of this shift…
(2025-10-29). Minuto a minuto: Cuba ante el paso del huracán Melissa, jornada del 29 de octubre. cubadebate.cu El impacto del huracán Melissa sobre el oriente de Cuba es ya inminente. El poderoso ciclón, que mantiene la categoría 4, avanza con vientos sostenidos superiores a los 200 kilómetros por hora y genera intensas lluvias y marejadas en las zonas costeras. En este minuto a minuto, Cubadebate ofrece información actualizada en tiempo real sobre el avance del fenómeno.
(2025-10-29). Trump's Yemen Strike Killed 61 Immigrants and No Combatants. theintercept.com 
The U.S. military attacked an immigrant detention center in Yemen earlier this year, killing and injuring dozens of Ethiopian civilians, according to a new report by Amnesty International shared with The Intercept. Conducted during the Trump administration's campaign of air and naval strikes — codenamed Operation Rough Rider — against Yemen's Houthi government, the strike constituted an indiscriminate attack under international humanitarian law and should be investigated as a war crime, according to Amnesty. | "I was buried under the rubble and after about one hour my brother came and pulled me out…
(2025-10-29). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-29). Housing crisis: DUP's Gordon Lyons cuts social funding to the bone. thecanary.co Criticism has continued to pour in following the announcement on October 27 from Communities Minister Gordon Lyons in which he committed to hacking off a huge chunk of the grant given to housing associations. The associations are not-for-profit entities, independent from government, that are responsible for the construction of new social homes. From 1 December […] | By
(2025-10-29). COI premia al cubano Raúl Trujillo como entrenador del año. cubadebate.cu El cubano Raúl Trujillo Díaz fue distinguido como ganador masculino de los Premios del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) para Entrenadores 2025. "Reconoce sus extraordinarios logros y sus contribuciones a la vida de los deportistas olímpicos y al movimiento olímpico", destaca el mensaje enviado al prestigioso formador de luchadores.
(2025-10-29). Iran shakes with 125 earthquakes in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 125 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from October 18 to 24, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-10-29). Frederick Douglass Foundation leadership are Republican campaign contributors. indybay.org Library of Congress photo of Frederick Douglass…
(2025-10-29). A Long History of Xenophobia in Public Housing. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. housing market has been ensnared in a growing affordability crisis for decades. The problem has gotten dramatically worse in recent years. Since 2019, home prices are up 60% nationwide. A record-high 22 million renters are "cost-burdened" — spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Meanwhile, stagnant wages, limited housing supply and
(2025-10-29). Vijay Prashad: The Powerful Who Stand Behind Israel. consortiumnews.com Based on the new U.N. special rapporteur's report, the ICC should be obliged to file arrests warrants, at a minimum, against Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Mertz, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. By Vijay Prashad PeoplesDispatch Caroline Willemen…
(2025-10-29). America's desperate gambit to further militarize the Asia-Pacific region. infobrics.org The PLA is not the Iraqi military of the 1990s, against whom such bullying tactics could succeed. It's a modern, technologically advanced force equipped with hypersonic weapons that the US can only dream of, capable of obliterating entire American fleets, multiple times over. Every aggressive move by the US is meticulously observed, analyzed, and countered. These exercises in China's vicinity provide the PLA with invaluable, real-time data on US tactics, communication protocols, and electronic signatures, effectively making the US Navy a live training aid for its own eventual defeat.
(2025-10-29). Minister welcomes arrest of illegal drone fisher in Strandfontein. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes arrest of illegal drone fisher in Strandfontein | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dr Dion George, has praised the rapid and coordinated efforts of the department's Fishery Control Officers, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town Marine Unit, which resulted in the successful arrest of a fisherman using drone technology. | On Friday, 24 October 2025, during a sting operation, law enforcement officers joined forces and swiftly apprehended a recreational angler at the Strandfontein pavilion, who was caught making use of a drone to cast his bait behind the surf zone. | "It i…
(2025-10-29). The Lost Language Of The Working Class: Reviving Economic Populism In The Democratic Party. progressivehub.net JACKSON RUBIN | THE WORKING MODEL…
(2025-10-29). Unión Eléctrica prevé elevadas afectaciones en el día de hoy. cubadebate.cu Debido a la salida de Unidades de las Centrales Termoeléctricas de la zona oriental, por el paso del huracán Melissa, se vio afectada la disponibilidad total del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. Por lo tanto el déficit en capacidades de generación, desde Camagàºey hasta Pinar del Río, en el día de hoy será elevado.
(2025-10-29). Canciller de Cuba reacciona ante mentiras de representante de EEUU ante la ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez reaccionó este martes ante las múltiples falsedades expuestas por el embajador de Estados Unidos ante las Naciones Unidas, Mike Waltz, en el debate sobre la resolución que exige el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. | Desde su escaño, el jefe de la Diplomacia cubana interrumpió al representante estadounidense pues su discurso repitió —casi punto por punto— el repertorio de argumentos ya desmentidos que Washington suele utilizar para justificar un régimen de sanciones condenado año tras año por la comunidad internacional. | Bajo la apariencia de "c…
(2025-10-29). Friday 10/31: Halloween Costume Party and Rally: Stand Up for Science and Sanity! indybay.org Lytton Plaza | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto CA…
(2025-10-29). Hurricane Melissa strikes Jamaica, the most powerful storm in the island's recorded history. wsws.org Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica early Tuesday afternoon as a Category 5 storm with 185 mile per hour winds, causing widespread flooding and knocking out power to more than half of the island's population before it moved on to Cuba.
(2025-10-29). Google claims "13K faster than Supercomputer" Quantum computing breakthrough. ummid.com In a major breakthrough, Google has claimed its Willow quantum computing chip can crack algorithm and complex equations 13,000 times faster than the finest supercomputer available today.
(2025-10-29). The Singularity of (AI) Shit. counterpunch.org 
On the horizon lies a confluence of catastrophe. One stream is the wealth-concentrating power of capitalism, leading to existential battles between a small group of oligarchs. They have the proven ability to take over states; no democratic force can stop them. Only revolution can re-set the clock. Then growth will resume, along with the concentration
(2025-10-29). Portlanders Mobilize To The ICE Facility For Fourth Weekend In A Row. popularresistance.org Portland, OR — Despite a rainstorm, hundreds of Portlanders mobilized on Saturday, October 25 to the Portland ICE Facility to protest the deployment of the National Guard and increased ICE attacks, and to demand the city revoke the land use permit for the ICE Facility. One protester was arrested during the event. | In less than a month the city can begin the process of revoking the permit for the ICE facility. | "It is not [the Portland city council] that lends its permission to operate the ICE facility, but ours. As such, the decision is ours to end permissive behaviors to rogue groups [such as ICE] that s…
(2025-10-29). Russia captures over 20 populated areas in Dnepropetrovsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Russian troops captured over 20 populated areas in the Dnepropetrovsk Region this year, according to media calculations.
(2025-10-29). Sleep woes awaken huge business potential. ecns.cn Visitors learn about smart sleep products at the 2025 Shenzhen International Intelligent Elderly Care Industry Expo in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Sept 12.Guan pointed to habitual late nights and the immense pressure from work and life as key factors eroding sleep quality."ÄÄ"ÄÄFor these businesses, the calculus is simple.
(2025-10-29). A New Alliance — Türkiye-Russia-China? globalresearch.ca A strategic initiative has been put forward in Türkiye for a new alliance. It marks the deepest ideological shift in Turkish nationalism since the Cold War — and a test of Erdoƒüan's customary balancing act between East and West. | For …
(2025-10-29). Shots fired at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's house in Canada, Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Multiple rounds of shots were fired at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's house in Canada. The lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post. The gang stated that the attack was carried out because Channi Nattan was reportedly developing close ties with fellow singer Saradar Khera. | The claim was made by Bishnoi's aide, Goldy Dhillon, who also released a video of the firing. | 'Sat Sri Akal! I am Goldy Dhillon (Lawrence Bishnoi Gang). The reason for the firing at singer Channi Nattan's house yesterday is Saradar Khera'. | The gang has also issued a blatant war…
(2025-10-29). North Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says the tests in the Yellow Sea were aimed at impressing its abilities upon its 'enemies'.
(2025-10-29). Chinese Expert Suggests Creating G10 Involving Russia, India, China. infobrics.org The creation of an association of the ten most developed countries – a Group of Ten (G10) – involving Russia, China, and India could strengthen international cooperation, Wang Huiyao, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization, at the presentation of the annual report…
(2025-10-29). Israeli Forces Raid Syrian Village, Establish New Checkpoints in Quneitra. news.antiwar.com Direct negotiations between the Israel and Syrian governments continue, with report that the talks are "nearing completion" with Israel having assured Syria that it does not specifically support secessionist movements among the Syrian Druze population. Interestingly that wasn't meant to be the topic of the talks in the first place, which were rather intended to …
(2025-10-29). Outreach efforts innovative way to raise legal awareness. ecns.cn Prosecutors discuss ways of preventing campus violence with students at an elementary school in Ruyang, Henan province, in March, 2025.A number of judges, prosecutors and police officers spoke enthusiastically about the series, writing articles and posting videos regarding legal issues in films and dramas to help the public understand the relevant laws better.
(2025-10-29). Leaks expose collapse of EU/US-backed Belarusian 'opposition'. thegrayzone.com Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was hailed by Western governments and media as the savior and rightful leader of Belarus. But leaked emails reveal her increasingly unpopular campaign for power in Minsk nearly collapsed under the weight of corruption scandals and infighting. When Belarusian opposition figure Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya declared herself "President" of an alternative government in 2020, she was enthusiastically embraced — and showered with funding — by the Western governments which yearned to depose the longtime leader of her country, Alexander Lukashenko, …
(2025-10-29). Episode Four: Criminalizing Care. theintercept.com 
Peter McWilliams was an optimist, activist, poet, and advocate for personal freedom. His book "Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do: The Absurdity of Consensual Crimes in Our Free Country" resonated across the political spectrum. After contracting AIDS and being diagnosed with AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1996, McWilliams turned to medical marijuana to manage his nausea and keep down his medication. He became a vocal advocate for medical cannabis, but in 1997, he was arrested by federal authorities for running a grow operation, despite California creating some protections for medicinal use at the time.
(2025-10-29). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-29). UN reports progress on national climate pledges. ecns.cn The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Tuesday released its 2025 synthesis report on nationally determined contributions (NDCs), showing improved quality, credibility, and economic coverage.
(2025-10-29). The end of passwords: Data science behind the next generation of digital identity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – For decades, passwords have been the cornerstone of digital security. We've memorized them, forgotten them, reset them, and repeated the cycle endlessly. Yet in an age where cyber threats are growing faster than our ability to remember complex strings of characters, the humble password is nearing its end. Around the world, data scientists and technologists are racing to build the next generation of digital identity one that no longer depends on what we can remember, but on who we are and how we behave.
(2025-10-29). In Defense of Home and Community Based Services. progressive.org Medicaid-funded HCBS programs are extremely vulnerable to political whims. That's true now more than ever.
(2025-10-29). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-29). Deputy President to address key issues in National Assembly on Thursday. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address key issues in National Assembly on Thursday | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will respond to oral questions regarding his delegated responsibilities in the National Assembly on Thursday. | As part of the constitutional requirement for members of Cabinet to account to Parliament for their powers and performance, Deputy President Mashatile will address questions concerning the government's efforts to implement rapid response interventions for service delivery and to troubleshoot service delivery issues in various municipalities across the country. | The aim is to enhance governance and…
(2025-10-29). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-29). How Modern Technology is Keeping Literature Alive. ummid.com E-libraries are now at the heart of the technological transformation, and among them is Zlibrary where users rarely face problems accessing what they need.
(2025-10-29). I'm the Daughter of Taqueros—These Are the Lessons They Taught Me. lataco.com I'll always jump at the opportunity to share that my parents are taqueros. It contextualizes so many crazy anecdotes and justifies my high standards for tacos. Some stories just need to be preceded with "Ok, so my parents sell tacos and … "
(2025-10-29). KSA hosts business elite with eyes on gigaprojects, AI. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday kicked off a major investment conference featuring heads of state and the global business elite, as it seeks support for its sprawling "gigaprojects" and sky-high AI ambitions. | The Future Investment Initiative (FII), dubbed "Davos in the desert", is once again trying to lure investment dollars to Saudi Arabia as the world's biggest oil exporter attempts to diversify its economy. | But questions are swirling over Saudi Arabia's gigaprojects — the major developments meant to herald its economic transformation — including NEOM, a futuristic new city priced at $500 billion.
(2025-10-29). Exploring APEC international media center in South Korea's Gyeongju. ecns.cn Media reporters work at the APEC International Media Center in Gyeongju, South Korea on October 28, 2025.
(2025-10-29). Cuba frente a Melissa: Más de 735 mil evacuados. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz- Canel Bermúdez informó en su cuenta d X que ante la inminente llegada del poderoso huracán Melissa, Cuba se protege. Más de 735 mil personas han sido evacuadas preventivamente en un esfuerzo colosal de nuestro sistema de Defensa Civil.
(2025-10-29). Gondwe leads SA delegation at Going Global Conference in London. sanews.gov.za Gondwe leads SA delegation at Going Global Conference in London | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is leading a higher education delegation to the Going Global Conference, currently underway in London, in the United Kingdom (UK). | The conference, hosted by the British Council from 28—30 October 2025, brings together international education leaders to network, discuss global policy issues, share best practices, and shape the future of higher education. | "I am honoured that the British Council invited me to represent South Africa and our department on a global platform, partic…
(2025-10-29). US Government Is Desperate, Lies of 'War on Drugs' Puts Venezuela in Its Crosshairs. orinocotribune.com By MQ — Oct 11, 2025 | US escalates
| In August, Trump's DOJ increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the democratically elected President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, to $50 million, declared him a "terrorist" and leader of a "drug cartel," and deployed 4,500 US troops to Caribbean waters. | The reward is to encourage the Venezuelan opposition's paramilitaries to assassinate President Maduro, and the Venezuelan people understand that this is what is meant by "arrest and/or conviction." | Since then, the US has made threats and psychological war against Venezuela…
(2025-10-29). The Economics of Crazy. counterpunch.org 
It is striking that many people feel the need to claim that Donald Trump has some coherent economic plan for the country. It's understandable that Trump's team likes to pretend that his random ramblings and angry acts of revenge are all part of some grand strategy, but why would anyone not on his payroll play along with this obvious absurdity?
(2025-10-29). Karachi's Taj Haider Bridge opens for public use. tribune.com.pk 
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Transport Minister, at a press conference in Karachi, has announced that the Taj Haider Bridge has been opened to the public. | Memon said the bridge would initially operate one-way for ten days. He added that the old Jam Sadiq Bridge would be demolished and replaced with a larger structure. | The minister has previously confirmed that another bridge is being built alongside the Senator Taj Haider Bridge, which will complete a total of eight lanes. The inclusion of a separate cycling track aims to promote safety and smooth traffic flow. | "Additional bus routes would soon be introduc…
(2025-10-29). RSF commander identified after videos show him killing civilians in Al Fashir. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – Since the takeover of the Sudanese Rapid Support Force of Al Fashir city in the Darfur Region, heartbreaking and shocking videos have been emerging on social media of unarmed civilians being brutally killed.A man, who is an RSF commander, was seen in most videos as he proudly documents and shares his crimes on social media.In one of the clips that triggered massive anger and outrage across the media, the RSF leader is seen catching five Sudanese men and shooting them to death for trying to bring food to Al Fashir city, which remained under strong siege for over 18 months before the Sudanese paramilitar…
(2025-10-29). US Investigator Confirms Government Cover Up Of Shireen Abu Aqla's Murder. popularresistance.org A former US military policeman who investigated the killing of US-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqla says an Israeli soldier deliberately shot her, but his superiors at the State Department changed the conclusions of his report to claim the killing was unintentional, the New York Times (NYT) reported on 27 October. | Abu Aqla was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier in Jenin in the West Bank in May 2022 while reporting for Al Jazeera on clashes between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance forces. | Israel initially claimed that Palestinian fighters had killed Abu Aqla, but belatedly apologized for he…
(2025-10-29). Venezuela Declares Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Persona Non Grata Over US Military Ties. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela unanimously declared Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar persona non grata for her alleged participation in a criminal conspiracy with US foreign troops to attack Venezuela. | "The honorable deputies who are in favor of the proposal, please express it with the customary sign… It is approved unanimously, and this lady is declared unwelcome," said parliamentary president Jorge Rodríguez Gómez after Tuesday's session. "In addition, support is unanimous for the denunciation made yesterday by constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros of the energy agreemen…
(2025-10-29). Cultural event held to celebrate Double Ninth Festival. ecns.cn Beijing Folk Arts Museum held a cultural event themed around Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, on Tuesday. Visitors experienced the festival's cultural charm through activities such as calligraphy writing, sachet making, and traditional opera appreciation.
(2025-10-29). Milei reverses his popularity crisis and triumphs in legislative elections. peoplesdispatch.org Argentina's far-right, libertarian ruling party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), surprised the country in this past Sunday's legislative elections.
(2025-10-29). Sick Profits: How Profit-Driven Healthcare Is Bad for Our Financial and Physical Health. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible
(2025-10-29). Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock loss to Cameron Norrie at Paris Masters. aljazeera.com Cameron Norrie rallied from a set down to record the biggest win of his career against world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
(2025-10-29). Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right. aljazeera.com Polls suggest anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party on course to win largest number of seats.
(2025-10-29). Wednesday 10/29: Stop Offshore Oil Drilling! indybay.org Wharf Stage, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-29). We Are 89 Seconds to Midnight. Protect Your Future, Defend the Truth. Donate to Global Research. globalresearch.ca The Bulletin has set the Doomsday Clock from 90 seconds to midnight in 2023 to 89 seconds to midnight in 2025. This is the closest we have ever been to global disaster. | Shouldn't our governments address this danger and reverse …
(2025-10-29). Aviso de ciclón tropical No. 25: Melissa comienza a abandonar el territorio nacional. cubadebate.cu La región central del huracán Melissa durante las últimas tres horas estuvo desplazándose sobre la provincia de Holguín, reportándose calma en los municipios de Cueto, Mayarí y Banes, localidad esta última por donde se encuentra saliendo en estos momentos al mar. El próximo aviso de ciclón tropical se emitirá a las doce del mediodía de hoy.
(2025-10-29). UK clears £10 mn boost to protect Muslims from hate crimes. ummid.com The Keir Starmer government in UK has announced £10 million additional fund for the protection of Muslim community centers, faith schools and mosques from hate crimes.
(2025-10-29). China, India hold 23rd round of general-level talks on western sector of border. ecns.cn The Chinese and Indian militaries held the 23rd round of general-level talks on the western sector of the border at the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on the Indian side on Saturday, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-29). Morocco: Over 2,400 facing prosecution over Gen Z protests. newarab.com 
More than 2,400 people are facing prosecution in Over 1,400 were already in detention, Hassan Farhan, a judge and senior judicial official at the public prosecutor's office, said in a press conference. | Of the 2,480 defendants, about a fifth were charged with "rebellion as part of…
(2025-10-29). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-29). The jewel of Iran: How pomegranate shapes culture and craft. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — From bustling bazaars to festive tables, the pomegranate, or "Anar," is more than a fruit in Iran; it's a symbol of tradition, art, and culinary mastery, cherished across generations and celebrated in cities and villages.
(2025-10-29). Presidente de Cuba llamó a actuar de manera responsable ante paso de huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel llamó este martes a actuar de manera responsable y cumplir con las medidas y las orientaciones de los órganos de defensa, ante la cercanía del poderoso huracán Melissa, categoría cinco en la escala Saffir-Simpson. | En un mensaje, el jefe de Estado aseguró que hasta el momento se ha trabajado con mucha responsabilidad, dedicación, esfuerzo, de manera oportuna y coherente. | Destacó el trabajo intenso realizado en los últimos días, desde la estructura del país hasta las zonas de Defensa, el cual permitió evacuar una cifra alta de personas en lugares…
(2025-10-29). Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam. aljazeera.com More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An.
(2025-10-29). Napoli three points clear at Serie A summit after win at Lecce. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli maintained their lead at the top of Serie A on Tuesday after the champions won a hard-fought contest at lowly Lecce 1-0 and moved three points ahead of AC Milan, who drew 1-1 at Atalanta, and Roma. | Andre-Frank Anguissa headed home the only goal in the 69th minute to ensure Napoli followed up on their tempestuous win over Scudetto rivals Inter Milan at the weekend. | Napoli are on 21 points from nine league fixtures, three ahead of Milan and Roma, who host Parma on Wednesday evening and have an inferior goal difference. | AC Milan are a further point back in third ahead of Tuesday's late fixture at Ata…
(2025-10-29). Activists Ask Berkeley City Council to Consider Reparations for African-Americans. indybay.org Reparations for African-Americans in Berkeley has been proposed by the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists.
(2025-10-29). Russia Offers Localisation of Nuclear Plants in India. infobrics.org Russia is currently building the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (NPP) in Tamil Nadu…
(2025-10-29). Sam's Club China taps ex-Alibaba exec as head. ecns.cn Walmart China has announced that Liu Peng has joined the company as president of Sam's Club China, its membership-store format, highlighting the retailer's push to integrate digital innovation with the in-store experience as it accelerates growth in the Chinese market.
(2025-10-29). Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays smash Dodgers in Game 4 to even World Series. aljazeera.com Vladimir Guerrero Jr's two-run homer allows Toronto Blue Jays to draw level with LA Dodgers in best-of-seven series.
(2025-10-29). South Africa advocates for a digitally inclusive future through its G20 Presidency. sanews.gov.za South Africa advocates for a digitally inclusive future through its G20 Presidency | By Sandile Nene ⚪ As the first African nation to host the G20 Summit, South Africa assumes this historic role with honour and unwavering commitment to amplify the voices of the Global South on the world stage. ⚪ We have therefore positioned digital transformation, which is rapidly reshaping the global economy, as a key priority within the G20 to uplift the Global South and advance financial and economic cooperation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth in the world economy. ⚪ Minister of Communications and D…
(2025-10-29). Video: Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica's Sangster International Airport. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm, is causing massive floods and destruction in Jamaica.Authorities in Jamaica said that the two main airports, Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, will be shut down on October 29 due to the hurricane.A video was posted on the internet showing the Category 5 storm's effect inside Sangster International Airport. Water broke into the airport and filled the ground near the passengers' chairs, while the ceiling was destroyed, and a siren sound was heard in the background.Severe damag…
(2025-10-29). Trump's policy emboldens russophobic Poland, which wants a new Iron Curtain. infobrics.org Anti-Ukrainian xenophobia continues to escalate in Poland.
(2025-10-29). L'offensiva imperialista contro il Venezuela si estende anche alla Colombia. strategic-culture.su Dal pescatore colombiano Alejandro Carranza ucciso nell'attacco USA alle minacce mafiose di Trump, l'escalation nel Caribe mira alle ricchezze del Venezuela e colpisce anche la Colombia. Petro reagisce, Cuba e Caracas esprimono solidarietà , mentre la regione rivendica sovranità contro la nuova Dottrina Monroe. | Segue nostro L'America Latina sta vivendo un tornante pericoloso in cui la Dottrina Monroe del XXI secolo riappare senza veli.
(2025-10-29). Huracán Melissa con categoría tres se dirige hacia el sur de la región oriental. radiohc.cu El Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología de Cuba (Insmet) informa en su Aviso de Ciclón Tropical No.21 que el huracán Melissa sigue alejándose de la costa norte de Jamaica, luego de sufrir un ligero debilitamiento en su intensidad. | Ahora sus vientos máximos son de 205 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores y su presión central ascendió hasta 950 hectoPascal. Continúa siendo un huracán de gran intensidad, ahora categoría tres en la escala Saffir-Simpson, de un máximo de cinco. | A las nueve de la noche de este martes, el centro del huracán se estimó en los 18.9 grados de latitud Norte y los 77.
(2025-10-29). Far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich apologizes to Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Hours after making derogatory and threatening remarks against Saudi Arabia, Far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich apologized to the Kingdom.
(2025-10-29). Sports gambling and capitalism: Is there a connection? workers.org 
The opening of the 2025—26 National Basketball Association season was unexpectedly overshadowed when the FBI announced the arrests of two NBA sports figures Oct. 23 at a New York City news conference. Those arrested were Portland Trailblazers coach and former star player Chauncey Billups, who was inducted into the James . . . |
(2025-10-29). DC Sniper's Ex-Wife Dr. Mildred Muhammad Speaks Out on Abuse: I Was a Real Target. moguldom.com WASHINGTON — More than two decades after the Washington, D.C., area was terrorized by a series of random sniper shootings, the ex-wife of convicted killer John Allen Muhammad says the violence was never random at all — it was personal. In a new Investigation Discovery documentary, "Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the …
(2025-10-29). (W. E. Talk) The Philadelphia Orchestra: How music 'breaks the ice' and 'builds bridges' between China and the U.S. ecns.cn In September 1973, the Philadelphia Orchestra visited China for performances, becoming the first American orchestra to do so after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
(2025-10-29). Gunboat Diplomacy in the Caribbean. counterpunch.org 
Disproportionate Force, Hidden Motives The Trump administration has now conducted 10 known strikes on boats off the Venezuelan and Colombian coasts that supposedly carry drugs destined for the US. The administration has now amassed a veritable armada in the region—several attack boats, a nuclear-capable submarine, an aircraft carrier strike group, a Marine expeditionary unit, and
(2025-10-29). 'Horrific violations': Arab nations slam RSF killings in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Regional countries express alarm as more evidence emerges of mass killings by paramilitary forces in el-Fasher.
(2025-10-29). Mahlobo calls on contractor to accelerate Delmas waste water project. sanews.gov.za Mahlobo calls on contractor to accelerate Delmas waste water project | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called on the contractor responsible for upgrading the Delmas Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in the Victor Khanye Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga, to accelerate the work and ensure timely completion of the project. | Mahlobo, accompanied by Victor Khanye Executive Mayor Vusi Buda and Nkangala District Executive Mayor Thomas Ngwenya, visited the project site on Monday to assess progress on Phase 2 of the WWTW upgrade. | The Department of Water and Sanitation is funding the R300 millio…
(2025-10-29). At election rally, DSA candidate Mamdani embraces right-wing Democratic Party establishment. wsws.org By joining hands with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who refuses to raise taxes on the wealthy, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demonstrated the fraudulence of his avowed "socialism."
(2025-10-29). Chinese vice-premier vows further opening up of financial sector. scmp.com Vice-Premier He Lifeng has vowed that China will continue to expand the "high-level opening up" of its financial sector and welcome more investment by foreign financial institutions and long-term capital. | "China will unswervingly expand high-level opening up in the financial sector and accelerate the building of a modern financial powerhouse," he said in a statement published on Tuesday.
(2025-10-29). US: Parental Notice for Abortion Causes Harm. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2025 Rebecca Hendin for Human Rights Watch | State laws requiring healthcare providers to notify a parent about a young person's abortion decision cause harmful delays and can block access to health care.While policymakers have described parental notification as less onerous than parental consent laws, parental notification laws effectively grant parents—or a judge—veto power over a young person's abortion decision.Lawmakers in states with parental notification laws should repeal these laws and affirm young people's rights to make fundamental decisions about their bod…
(2025-10-29). Shanghai composite hits decade high. ecns.cn In contrast, the latest market uptrend was mainly led by high-tech industries, reflecting a shift in market structure and the progress of China's economic transformation.
(2025-10-29). Iranian Red Crescent, Armenian Red Cross ink MOU. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop humanitarian, relief, and educational cooperation.
(2025-10-29). French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia's elections to June 2026. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French MPs narrowly endorsed…
(2025-10-29). Thailand: Authorities must protect human rights defenders Angkhana Neelapaijit and Sunai Phasuk from threats, uphold freedom of expression. fidh.org Geneva, Switzerland (28 October 2025) — The undersigned organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, are deeply alarmed by the online death threats and hate speech directed at Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and human rights researcher Sunai Phasuk following their public comments on the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. (…) | – |
(2025-10-29). Report: US Military Officials Involved in Latin America Campaign Required To Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. news.antiwar.com US military officials involved in the Trump administration's military campaign in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing US officials. The report said the request is highly unusual, since US military officials are already required to keep secrets from the public, though it also acknowledged that the Pentagon …
(2025-10-29). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-29). Iraq faces first quiet election in decades. Don't let that fool you. responsiblestatecraft.org Iraqis head to the polls on November 11 for parliamentary elections, however surveys predict
(2025-10-29). U.S. — China trade truce set to be extended. strategic-culture.su By Nick BEAMS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | American officials are claiming that an agreement has been reached with China to ex…
(2025-10-29). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the CSIR UGC NET exam to be held in December 2025.
(2025-10-29). The extended mind — from savantism to artificial intelligence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-29). Raúl Castro acompaña seguimiento al huracán Melissa. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución, participó en la videoconferencia que dirigió la noche de este martes el Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez con el Consejo de Defensa Nacional y las provincias que sufrirán los fuertes impactos del huracán Melissa.
(2025-10-29). Chinese, Indian militaries conduct 'positive, in-depth' talks over border management. ecns.cn Chinese, Indian militaries conducted 'positive, in-depth' talks over border management on Saturday: China's Defense Ministry…
(2025-10-29). Iran-Iraq sci-tech park inaugurated in Baghdad. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sharif University of Technology has launched the first joint science and technology park in Baghdad University, following a year and a half of ongoing cooperation between the two universities.
(2025-10-29). Multan Sultans shares reforms to make PSL transparent. tribune.com.pk 
Multan Sultans have submitted a proposal to the Pakistan Cricket Board aimed at strengthening the Pakistan Super League through better governance, transparency, and partnership. | The letter to the PCB Chairman acknowledges recent tensions but frames this as an opportunity to rebuild trust and put professional systems in place so the PSL can reach its full potential. | Ali Khan Tareen reaffirmed the franchise's long-standing commitment to the league. | The letter notes concerns about ad hoc decision-making and limited management experience, and calls for institutional processes and accountability. | Four key r…
(2025-10-29). Putin's Offer to Extend the Arms Control New START Agreement. Goodwill Gesture to Trump? globalresearch.ca Putin
(2025-10-29). Industrial Logging Imminent along Feather River: Forest Defense Needed. indybay.org The forest (dis)service has informed us that industrial logging will start as early as LATER THIS WEEK on the "opportunity" area of the so-called "community protection" wildfire-excuse logging project (see map below). This immediate logging plan potentially impacts the Highway 70 corridor from Spring Garden to Portola, the entire wild "Gooseneck" area along the Feather River, Blairsden and Clio.
(2025-10-29). Experts assess the tariffs. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü We discussed the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China with Adjunct Professor Warwick Powell from Queensland University of Technology and Xu Yawen from CGTN Radio. The experts stressed that the U.S. is making a strategic mistake and harming its own domestic economy. They also noted that China's defensive mechanisms …
(2025-10-29). The 'No Kings' moment is a moral rebellion against idolatry. anabaptistworld.org It has been called many things — a protest, a movement, a civic awakening — but at its core, the "No Kings" moment in the United States has been something deeper: a moral rebellion against idolatry.
(2025-10-29). Drone Light Show illuminates Chongqing night sky. ecns.cn The event, which will last till Wednesday night, aims to highlight the city's vibrant blend of technology, art, and urban vitality.
(2025-10-29). US Extrajudicial Strikes Kill 14 in Pacific off the Coast of Mexico—Mexican Navy Assists. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The information was released Tuesday morning by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who claimed on social media that "three lethal kinetic attacks were carried out against four vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations … A total of 14 narcoterrorists died during the three attacks…
(2025-10-29). Gauteng NPOs reminded to submit funding applications before deadline. sanews.gov.za Gauteng NPOs reminded to submit funding applications before deadline | The Gauteng Department of Social Development has reminded all non-profit organisations (NPOs) to submit their funding applications for the 2026/27 financial year before the closing date on Thursday, 30 October 2025. | The deadline extension announced by Gauteng MEC for Social Development Faith Mazibuko was moved from the original cut-off date of 15 October to give organisations more time to finalise their applications. | Mazibuko urged organisations that have not yet applied to make use of the extended period to submit their applications to av…
(2025-10-29). Europe's Ukraine loan is a bad bet. strategic-culture.su Complex financial schemes only ever defraud | By Wolfgang MUNCHAU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a scene in The Big Sho…
(2025-10-29). Farmers urged to monitor weather updates ahead of summer planting season. sanews.gov.za Farmers urged to monitor weather updates ahead of summer planting season | As South Africa transitions from winter to spring, the Department of Agriculture has advised farmers to closely monitor weather and climate updates to make informed decisions and delay planting until sufficient soil moisture is available. | According to the department's climate advisory for the 2025/26 summer season, issued on Tuesday, winter crops remain in good condition overall, though drought stress in the Southern Cape is expected to impact crops negatively. | Summer crop farmers across the country are preparing for the upcoming plant…
(2025-10-29). Cristiano Ronaldo 950: A Goal-by Goal Timeline. ummid.com Al Nassr Captain and Portuguese Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saturday October 25, 2025 became the only player in International Football to score 950 career goals.
(2025-10-29). First China International Robot Debate Competition wraps up in Beijing. ecns.cn The inaugural China International Robot Debate Competition concluded Monday in Beijing's Yizhuang, bringing together cutting-edge robots and AI systems to showcase advances in intelligent dialogue and reasoning technology.
(2025-10-29). Modi skipped ASEAN to avoid talk of Pakistan with Trump: report. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the Asean summit in Malaysia in order to avoid broaching the issue of Pakistan in a possible meeting with US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. | Modi had backtracked from his proposed visit to Malaysia over the weekend to attend the summit and opted to join the discussions "virtually" instead. The opposition Congress party had blamed the change of plan on Modi's fear of meeting Trump. | The annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 10-nation grouping, as well as associated meetings, was held from Oct 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur.
(2025-10-29). Can Trump finally break with Biden's failed China policy? responsiblestatecraft.org As Donald Trump prepares for his long-awaited in-person meeting with Xi Jinping this Thursday, he faces a fateful choice. Will he embrace the machinery of geopolitical confrontation established by his first-term Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and then systematized by the Biden administration, pushing the United States and China to a permanent rupture? Or will he chart a new kind of great power peace, defined not by utopian expectations of harmony but instead by wary mutual exploitation?The Biden administration's China policy emerged from a broad sense of crisis among mainstream Democratic leaders. As they ent…
(2025-10-29). Stormont Minister Paul Givan's Israel junket sparks no-confidence motion. thecanary.co People Before Profit (PBP) MLA Gerry Carroll has announced he will be submitting a motion of no confidence in the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) Education Minister Paul Givan, due to the latter's current "fact-finding mission" to so-called Israel. On his Facebook page, Carroll said: His whitewashing trip to Israel — a state responsible for the […] | By
(2025-10-29). What does peace journalism mean to journalists in East Africa? globalvoices.org 
peace journalism focuses on structural causes of conflict, multiparty interactions, and opportunities for peacemaking through careful attention to word choice and broad framing narratives.
(2025-10-29). Ethiopian PM warns access to Red Sea is 'existential'. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared on Tuesday that Ethiopia's access to the Red Sea is an "inevitable and existential" necessity, stressing that his country will not remain landlocked indefinitely. In remarks before parliament, Abiy said Ethiopia does not seek war but is "fully capable of decisive action if forced," warning Eritrea against any move that could trigger a military confrontation.Amid rising tensions between the two Horn of Africa neighbors, Abiy revealed that he has requested mediation from the United States and the European Union to secure a "peaceful and lasting solution" guaran…
(2025-10-29). Iran begins test flights of home-made cargo plane. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — The Iranian-made plane Simorgh has officially started its test flights as the aircraft prepares to join the country's cargo fleet.
(2025-10-29). Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent A Marshall Islands lawmaker has called on Pacific legislatures to establish and strengthen their national human rights commissions to help address the region's nuclear testing legacy. "Our people in the Marshall Islands carry voices of our lives that are shaped by this nuclear legacy,"
(2025-10-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-29). Don't Believe Your Lying Eyes! wattsupwiththat.com The wind industry must be getting really desperate now!
(2025-10-29). Trump is trying Hard to do a bad Job, and that Works for Him; Not so much, for Us. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — I first heard the expression "strategic incompetence" in El Salvador in December 1993. Along with my partner and two friends, I'd been recruited to do some electoral training there. We were working with the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, or FMLN, a coalition of leftist parties that had led a long-running …
(2025-10-29). Global cooperation urged on disasters. ecns.cn Global experts are calling for strengthened international cooperation to better mitigate the more intense and frequent natural disaster risks brought on by climate change, a key message from a recent conference in Beijing.
(2025-10-29). International student detained for alleged dormitory break-in and sexual assault. ecns.cn A male foreign student at China Three Gorges University has been expelled and detained on suspicion of sexual assault after allegedly breaking into a female dormitory building, according to a university notice issued on Wednesday.
(2025-10-29). Xi stresses key role of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn In his speech, Xi said the recommendations were drafted to make systematic plans and strategic arrangements for China's economic and social development in the next five years.
(2025-10-29). Statesmanship instead of missiles. indybay.org If Donald Trump—who has already made several 180-degree turns in the past regarding his support for Ukraine—now actually delivers long-range weapon systems such as Tomahawk missiles, strategic questions arise: Will it really persuade Russia to back down? Or will it only give Ukraine short-term tactical advantages?>
(2025-10-29). Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI-focused restructuring. ecns.cn Amazon is planning to reduce its corporate workforce by about 14,000 positions as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, eliminate bureaucracy and accelerate investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
(2025-10-29). Nanjing residents celebrate the Double Ninth Festival by climbing hig. ecns.cn Residents climb Yuejiang Tower to enjoy the scenic views and celebrate the Double Ninth Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province on October 29.
(2025-10-29). Top court refuses to delay Senate by-poll for Shibli Faraz's seat. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shibli Faraz's plea to suspend the Senate election for his vacated seat on Wednesday, ruling that it would not intervene in the electoral process. | A five-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the case. The Supreme Court (SC) set aside the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) earlier decision to indefinitely adjourn the matter and directed it to hear both parties and decide the pending petition on merit. | A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Faisalabad had earlier sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shibli Faraz…
(2025-10-29). Rwandan Prisoner of Conscience Victoire Ingabire. counterpunch.org 
Ingabire Day, a day of solidarity and support for Madame Victoire Ingabire and other prisoners of conscience in Rwanda, was celebrated in October to commemorate her October 2010 arrest. Rwanda has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, often ranking in the top three countries per capita. Ingabire spent eight years in prison
(2025-10-29). Pobladores de costa sur de Camagàºey a buen resguardo. radiohc.cu Más de 200 personas de la zona de defensa 301307 de la playa, en el municipio de Santa Cruz del Sur, en Camagàºey, se encuentran protegidas ante la amenaza del huracán Melissa, ahora con categoría tres en la escala Saffir-Simpson, de un máximo de cinco. | Fidel Sosa Pérez, presidente de esa zona de defensa, explicó que en medio de la compleja situación económica que enfrenta el país, se ha garantizado la transportación hacia lugares seguros, no solo de los pobladores, sino también de sus recursos y mascotas. | De igual manera reconoció los esfuerzos para garantizar la alimentación de los santacruceños que pe…
(2025-10-29). Aviso de ciclón tropical No.21: Melissa se dirige hacia la costa sur de la región oriental. cubadebate.cu El huracán Melissa sigue alejándose de la costa norte de Jamaica, luego de sufrir un ligero debilitamiento en su intensidad. Ahora sus vientos máximos son de 205 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores y su presión central ascendió hasta 950 hectoPascal. Continúa siendo un huracán de gran intensidad, ahora categoría tres en la escala Saffir-Simpson, de un máximo de cinco.
(2025-10-29). Trump's Orders to Arrest, Detain and Deport: Legal Challenges to Third Country Deportations of Africans Continue. globalresearch.ca Ghanaian civil society organization files lawsuit against the government of President John Mahama saying the acceptance of United States deportees violates constitution while Liberia says it is considering accepting Kilmar Abrego Garcia who is fighting illegal removal | * | United States …
(2025-10-29). 'The Stuff of Nightmares': Jamaica Braces for Catastrophic Landfall as Hurricane Melissa Horrifies Experts. scheerpost.com Hurricane Melissa 2025-10-26. National Hurricane Center, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Jake Johnson / Hurricane Melissa barreled toward Jamaica on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm as t…
(2025-10-29). New Zealand union bureaucrats peddle the lie: Australia—a land of "milk and honey" wsws.org The claims of the NZ union leaders that things are much better for workers on the other side of the Tasman Sea is an exercise in misinformation, aimed at disorienting workers who took part in last week's "mega strike."
(2025-10-29). How Homeowners in Texas Can Challenge Their Appraised Property Value. moguldom.com Property appraisals play a major role in determining annual tax payments. When an appraised value appears higher than expected, homeowners have the right to question it. The process involves preparation, evidence, and a solid grasp of local procedures. Let's explore how residents in Texas can take clear steps to ensure fair assessments. 1. Review the …
(2025-10-29). Trymaine Lee Calls Out The Media's Lack Of Coverage As Violence Against Black People Rises. newsone.com : | ✕ | This year marked the fifth anniversaries of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and 280 other Black people who died at the hands of police. Worldwide protests and nationwide promises seemed to signal a shift — if not for real change, at least more awareness around these stories. | But between the Trump administration's renewed attack on anyone not white and male and fewer Black journalists in consistently shrinking newsrooms, there's been noticeably less coverage around violence against Black people. And that isn't due to a decrease in these cases. In fact, s…
(2025-10-29). Foreigners glance at 1,000 years of Shanxi. ecns.cn During the "Discovering Shanxi's Ancient Chinese Architecture — Overseas Media and Students Tour", held from Oct 14 to 18, the North China province of Shanxi revealed its culture and vitality to a group of overseas visitors.
(2025-10-29). New Taiwan affairs spokesperson makes debut. ecns.cn The new spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council makes debut"…
(2025-10-29). Beyem Seyo Wolves Murdered in Botched Sierra Valley Fish and Wildlife Raid. indybay.org Wolves Murdered: The Lost Sierra is tragically a little less wild this weekend. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife this week shot and killed 4 members of the Beyem Seyo wolf pack in Sierra Valley, simply for following their instincts and preying on "free hamburgers" (AKA cows and calves) left out in the valley unattended.
(2025-10-29). Putellas-inspired Spain to defend Nations League title against Germany. tribune.com.pk 
Two-time Ballon D'Or winner Alexia Putellas scored again Tuesday to ensure Spain will defend their women's UEFA Nations League title against Germany. | After putting four goals past Sweden in the first leg of the last-four draw, world champions Spain came away with a 1-0 victory in Gothenburg to advance with a 5-0 aggregate. | Germany drew the second leg of their semi-final 2-2 with France in the northern French city of Caen and progressed 3-2 on aggregate. | The two-legged final will be held on November 28 and December 2, with the second leg to be played at Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano. | "We've ne…
(2025-10-29). Trump Is Bad at Running the Country. counterpunch.org 
I first heard the expression "strategic incompetence" in El Salvador in December 1993. Along with my partner and two friends, I'd been recruited to do some electoral training there. We were working with the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, or FMLN, a coalition of leftist parties that had led a long-running guerrilla war against a
(2025-10-29). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-10-29). Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez: U.S. representative to the United Nations lies. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has refuted the speech of the United States permanent representative to the UN during the debate on the draft resolution on the need to end the blockade. | "I wish to raise a point of order pursuant to Rules 71 and 68 of the Rules of Procedure," Cuba's foreign minister said while Michael Waltz was speaking in plenary. | "The permanent representative of the United States not only lies, subtly straying from the topic, but also speaks rudely and arrogantly against your presidency (referring to General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock)," he added, insisting that his words go…
(2025-10-29). Hurun rich list mirrors nation's innovative forte. ecns.cn The latest Hurun China Rich List unveiled in Shanghai on Tuesday has mirrored the nation's improved competitiveness in innovation and the advancement of its high-quality economic growth, said Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun Report chairman and chief researcher.
(2025-10-29). New FIA rules hit overseas job seekers. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made it mandatory for people travelling abroad for employment to obtain verification from a government officer. Hundreds of passengers have been offloaded at Lahore Airport and other airports across Pakistan by the FIA immigration. | Despite holding tickets worth hundreds of thousands of rupees and complete travel and employment documents, many passengers have been stopped from leaving the country for work. | Passengers say that, despite fulfilling all legal requirements, they are not being allowed to travel, resulting in significant financial losses. "We have spent h…
(2025-10-29). Monster Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica. tribune.com.pk 
Ferocious winds and torrential rain tore into Jamaica Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the worst storm ever to strike the island nation and one of the most powerful hurricanes on record. | The extremely violent Category 5 system was still crawling across the Caribbean, promising catastrophic floods and life-threatening conditions as maximum sustained winds reached a staggering 185 miles per hour (295 kilometers per hour). | "This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation!" warned the US National Hurricane Center, urging residents to stay sheltered and as far from windows as possible,…
(2025-10-29). Zohran Mamdani explains why he criticizes PM Modi. ummid.com New York City's Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, in his Diwali Day speech, explained why is he so critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
(2025-10-29). Jamaica's government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful. aljazeera.com Jamaica's government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful hurricane to ever hit the Caribbean island.
(2025-10-29). Lahore tops global pollution rankings as AQI hits 'hazardous' 403. tribune.com.pk 
Air pollution levels across Punjab have once again reached alarming heights, with Lahore topping the list of the world's most polluted cities on Wednesday. According to global air monitoring agency IQAir, the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 403 in the morning — a level deemed "hazardous" to human health. In comparison, India's capital, New Delhi, registered an AQI of 235. | Data from the Punjab Environment Department revealed that air quality in several parts of Lahore deteriorated to dangerous levels early in the morning. The highest readings were observed in Kahna Nau, GT Road, a…
(2025-10-29). Kyiv wants land, not people: former US State Department adviser warns. infobrics.org Former US State Department adviser James Carden highlights how Ukraine seeks control of Donbass territory while marginalizing its ethnic Russian population. Kyiv's post-2014 policies — from language restrictions to minority rights rollbacks — have alienated millions of Russian-speaking Ukrainians, complicating prospects for peace.
(2025-10-29). Two Civilians Die Amid Renewed Fighting in North Kivu, DRC. plusnews.ug 
Two of six civilians injured by gunfire during clashes between March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Congolese army (FARDC), supported by local "self-defense" groups known as VDP Wazalendo, have died, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed. In a statement released Tuesday night, MSF said the civilians were hit by stray bullets during intense fighting …
(2025-10-29). Why is New Delhi making it rain artificially? aljazeera.com Delhi is using 'cloud seeding' in a bid to dispel pollution – but can it work?>
(2025-10-29). US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro's pilot into betraying him. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — The United States sought to lure Nicolás Maduro's pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader, according to a report released by the media.
(2025-10-29). As Pennsylvania health systems rapidly adopt AI, lawmakers take steps to regulate the technology. whyy.org 
(2025-10-29). Wednesday 10/29: ICE Out of Bay Area – In-Person Conversation in Mountain View. indybay.org Private home in Mountain View…
(2025-10-29). Casino Security Tips for Protecting Assets and Patrons. moguldom.com With so much excitement, risk, and the need for fun, keeping assets and visitors safe is incredibly important. These challenges are unique to casinos, which employ various security measures, and therefore must be addressed holistically. In this article, we will explore ways to protect your resources and create a safe environment for everyone. Understanding the …
(2025-10-29). AI That Already Works: Dementia Diagnosis Leads a Bigger Shift. moguldom.com A new study, begun in the UK, is using AI to help improve dementia and Alzheimer's diagnosis, aiming for a more accurate diagnosis achieved in a shorter amount of time. Currently, patients who display unclear symptoms can wait for years for a diagnosis. The first clinic to start the study is the Aneurin Bevan University …
(2025-10-29). Tuesday 11/4: Webinar: 2025 Olive Harvest Report Back. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/OliveReportBack…
(2025-10-29). Iran's interior minister holds meetings with counterparts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, held separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Oman.
(2025-10-29). Hazrati: Gholami's gold at 2025 AYG a turning point for Iran swimming. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Khashayar Hazrati, coach of Iran's national swimming team, says Mohammadmahdi Gholami's first-ever gold in Iran's swimming history could mark a turning point for the sport and help Iran secure greater achievements.
(2025-10-29). Iran, Vietnam deputy FMs confer on consular affairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Vahid Jalalzadeh, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs, held talks in Hanoi with Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang to discuss consular issues and bilateral cooperation.
(2025-10-29). Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba. geo.tv 
(2025-10-29). Venezuela Neutralizes Narco-Jet That Violated Its Airspace. orinocotribune.com The Strategic Operational Commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), Maj. Gen. Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported that in the full exercise of national sovereignty, an aircraft that entered the nation's airspace illicitly and surreptitiously—with its transponder off and without authorization—was intercepted and immobilized. | On social media, Hernández Lárez explained that, under the regional air interoperability treaty among Latin American and Caribbean countries, the military confirmed the aircraft originated from the Caribbean islands and had no flight plan as it headed toward southern…
(2025-10-29). 'Modi is nicest looking guy': Trump heaps praises on Indian PM, repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump, while addressing business leaders at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) luncheon in South Korea on Wednesday, showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the "nicest looking guy" and "tough as hell." Trump also reiterated his claim of having intervened earlier this year to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.Recounting events from May, Trump said he had "used trade pressure" to help stop a potential confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations. "Two nuclear countries were ready to fight. They told me to let them, but I said no. Prime…
(2025-10-29). Houston 28-year veteran postal worker dies in fatal road accident. wsws.org Marks was delivering mail along the 11700 block of Antoine Drive, an area where he had worked for years, when a speeding pickup truck slammed into the back of his vehicle.
(2025-10-29). Zapp Makes Sending Money To Mexico Easy, Secure, and Fast. lataco.com Thousands of users are currently using Zapp to send money to Mexico from the comfort of their homes and offices, with no need to get in the car or stand in any lines. And joining them is simple and hassle-free.
(2025-10-29). Swiss town hands three artefacts back to South Africa. tribune.com.pk 
The Swiss town of Neuchatel on Tuesday handed over to South Africa three artefacts that had spent more than a century in one of its museums. The set of 30 divining bones in a woven basket, a bull's foot bone used as an amulet, and a walking staff were purchased by Swiss missionary and ethnographer Henri-Alexandre Junod. | The items came from the regent of the Nkuna chiefdom's Shilubana royal family, with whom Junod had become close friends. They were then brought back to Neuchatel in northwest Switzerland. | The return of the items comes ahead of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit to Switzer…
(2025-10-29). How a Trump-Xi Tariff Pause Spells Disaster for the Global South. thinktank.pk As U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping gear up for high-stakes trade talks on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, optimism swirls around a potential US-China truce. Trump has teased a "good deal" on tariffs, soybeans, and rare earths — a temporary ceasefire in the escalating trade war that began …
(2025-10-29). Understanding the Importance of B Vitamins for Health. globalresearch.ca B vitamins are essential for daily energy production, nerve function, and brain health, but your body does not store most of them, making steady intake key | Deficiencies in individual B vitamins cause specific problems, including nerve damage from thiamine shortage, …
(2025-10-29). Lebanon's prime minister calls for end to Israeli attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has urged the cessation of Israeli aggressions against his country, stressing that any negotiations should focus on implementing a ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces.
(2025-10-29). 10.57 million new urban jobs created from Jan-Sept. ecns.cn About 10.57 million new jobs were created in urban areas across China from January to September, achieving 88 percent of this year's target: human resources and social security ministry…
(2025-10-29). Why Sustainable Print Resonates More with Customers. moguldom.com Have you ever noticed how something as simple as a printed postcard or brochure can feel more genuine than an online ad? In a world dominated by digital noise, print stands out precisely because it feels real, and when it's done sustainably, it also feels right. Eco-friendly printing practices combine the tactile power of …
(2025-10-29). Cameroon on the Brink of War: Post-Election Violence Erupts After Disputed Results. worldbeyondwar.org 
On October 27, 2025, the results of the October 12 highly contested presidential election in Cameroon were announced amid an already tense atmosphere marked by clashes between the populations of several cities and the army. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-10-29). Tell the Truth, The Guardian and NBC, High Weather Disaster Costs Aren't Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As should be obvious to any honest observer exercising the least bit of common sense, the reason for rising disaster costs is clear, the expanding bullseye effect.
(2025-10-29). Trump Administration Restores Confederate Statue In DC. newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | In a move that can only be filed under "disappointed, but not surprised," the Trump administration has reinstalled a toppled statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C. |
(2025-10-29). Preparations complete for Baba Guru Nanak's 556th birth anniversary. tribune.com.pk 
Preparations have been finalised across Pakistan for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered founder of Sikhism. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued more than 2,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the celebrations, which will be held in Pakistan from November 4 to 13, 2025. | During their visit, the pilgrims will pay homage at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Narowal. | Charge d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich extended warm felicitations to the Sikh pilgr…
(2025-10-29). Strengthening protection against reprisals at the United Nations. fidh.org Human rights defenders continue to face reprisals for engaging with the United Nations, despite formal commitments to protect them. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) calls for stronger, concrete measures to ensure that cooperation with the UN is truly safe.
Geneva, 16 October 2025. As the Human Rights Council adopted its biannual resolution on cooperation with the United Nations (UN) this September, a deeply concerning reality was once again confirmed: human rights (…) | – |
(2025-10-29). Movimientos brasileños organizan flotilla de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Movimientos sociales de Brasil organizan una flotilla de solidaridad con Cuba, como parte de la preparación para la IV Asamblea Continental de Movimientos del ALBA, que se celebrará en La Habana en mayo de 2026. | La iniciativa que pretende denunciar el bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba y expresar el apoyo de los pueblos de América Latina al país caribeño, es una propuesta de la Escuela Nacional Florestan Fernandes (ENFF) del Movimiento Sin Tierra de Brasil,y reúne a más de 20 organizaciones populares en un esfuerzo por articular la solidaridad internacional con Cuba y fortalecer la integración…
(2025-10-29). Aviso de ciclón tropical No.22: Melissa se aproxima a la costa sur de la región oriental. cubadebate.cu El huracán Melissa se aproxima a la costa sur de la región oriental de Cuba. En las últimas horas sus vientos máximos sostenidos han aumentado hasta 215 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores y su presión central es de 950 hectoPascal. Continúa siendo un huracán de gran intensidad, nuevamente con categoría cuatro en la escala Saffir-Simpson, de un máximo de cinco.
(2025-10-29). Colorado couple cooks with the sun. anabaptistworld.org It's impossible to pass Peter and Mary Sprunger-Froese's house in Colorado Springs, Colo., without noticing the large yellow contraption resembling a homemade telescope in the front yard.
(2025-10-29). Brazil: At Least 60 Dead in Rio de Janeiro Police Operation Against Gang. orinocotribune.com At least 60 people, including four police officers, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the deadliest police operation in the city's history against the criminal organization "Comando Vermelho" (Red Command). | The offensive, called Operation Containment, mobilized 2,500 security force agents in the favelas of Penha and Alemà£o to dismantle networks of the gang, one of Brazil's main criminal organizations. | The state government updated the death toll, which now includes four police officers and 56 alleged members of the criminal group. More than 81 people have reportedly been arrested.
(2025-10-29). PMF dismantles ISIL-affiliated terrorist cell in Iraq's Anbar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have identified and dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIL in the western province of Anbar, according to security sources.
(2025-10-29). Osmar Loss pens deal with Persepolis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Osmar Loss Vieira officially finalized his deal with Persepolis football club on Wednesday.
(2025-10-29). Canned Labour advisor wants more bans like Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
John Woodcock — a.k.a. lord Walney — has called for the government to further clamp down on protesters: Arms lobbyist Lord Walney wants to introduce another level of proscription so groups can be banned without having to label them as terrorists Porritt: "Lord Walney has a long record of seeking to introduce ever more repessive […] | By
(2025-10-29). Dubai gears up for 2025 Library and Publishing Summit. ummid.com Dubai is all set to host the Second Edition of the International Library and Publishing Summit 2025 under the theme 'The Future of the Publishing Industry'.
(2025-10-29). U.S. huge tariffs on Chinese goods makes it more expensive for consumers: Chairman of 48 Group Club. ecns.cn China has always been innovative and has great brands, Jack Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club, said at the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 on Tuesday.
(2025-10-29). Avoid These Costly Mistakes Before Listing Your Home. moguldom.com Thinking about putting your home on the market? That's an exciting step. But before you rush to list it, take a few moments to make sure everything looks its best. In Portland, where the weather can shift from rainy days to bright sunshine in the same week, a home's condition really stands out. Buyers here …
(2025-10-29). Amazon, UPS, Paramount Global slash tens of thousands of jobs as economic and social crisis in US deepens. wsws.org Mass layoffs at Amazon, UPS, Paramount Global, and the auto industry reveal the corporate offensive to cut jobs and weaponize AI against the working class.
(2025-10-29). Role of an Investment Strategist in Asset Management Success. moguldom.com The role of an investment strategist plays a very important part in the success of asset management. In asset management, making the right decisions helps grow and protect client wealth. A strategist guides these decisions, based on research and data. They plan how assets should be invested to meet goals and manage risks. This article …
(2025-10-29). The Republicans' Plan is in Plain Sight. counterpunch.org 
What is it about an insidious, long-term plan that makes commercial media ignore what's lying in plain sight? With Congress at a standstill, the Republican-led House refusing to return to session, and the Senate unable to pass any bill to reopen the government, reporters seem stuck in a loop. Coverage of a government shutdown typically
(2025-10-29). Monday 11/3: Christians for a Free Palestine Advent Action Launch. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-advent-acti……
(2025-10-29). WASPI women and MPs pile pressure on Labour ahead of Budget. thecanary.co MPs are once again urging the government not to forget about the women who were historically wronged by changes to state pension age. Ahead of the budget at the end of November, the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is once again garnering support for the 3.8 million who lost out on the right […] | By
(2025-10-29). The movement needed beyond No Kings protests. workers.org 
Organized by the liberal groups Indivisible, 50501 and MoveOn, an estimated 7 million to 8 million people demonstrated on the streets of over 2,500 U.S. cities on Oct. 18 in No Kings Day protests. No Kings protest, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo: Joe Piette) For the most part, the leaders . . . |
(2025-10-29). Israel's Demographic Self-Destruction: The Rise of the "Non-Zionist" Haredim. muslimskeptic.com In pro-Israel discourse, one of the recurring points of praise appears to be in relation to the country's total fertility rate (TFR), which is often highlighted as an indicator of its societal vitality. Analysts emphasize that Israel's TFR, which currently stands at around 2.8 births per woman, remains significantly higher than the OECD average of …
(2025-10-29). Catherine Connolly Wins: An Historic Victory For The left In Ireland. popularresistance.org The combined forces of the political and media establishment threw everything they could at Connolly to try to stop the momentum behind her campaign. "Smear the bejaysus out of her", as Ivan Yates [1] suggested, was the strategy deployed. Her trip to Syria, her employment of a Republican convicted of a gun crime, her comments in opposition to US, French and British imperialism, as well as her previous work as a barrister, were all endlessly scrutinised and picked over. | The red thread running through the majority of the smears was the fact that she is out of touch with the political and media establishment in he…
(2025-10-29). El Fasher's last stand: "The city has fallen, but its dignity has not" peoplesdispatch.org With the last resistance fighter defending the city falling in battle, the besieged capital of North Darfur is under the control of paramilitary RSF, which has killed "most of the civilians who had remained inside"
(2025-10-29). Daughter of CIA's First Master Spy in the Middle East Says Today's Wars Have Been Triggered by Great Power Competition to Control Oil and Natural Gas. covertactionmagazine.com Charlotte Dennett is an investigative journalist and lawyer whose father, Daniel Dennett, was considered to be America's first master spy in the Middle East. As head of counter-intelligence for the Central Intelligence group—the immediate forerunner of the CIA—Daniel traveled to Saudi Arabia in 1947 to determine the route of a new Trans-Arabian pipeline and whether …
(2025-10-29). Tanzania elections: Who's standing and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power.
(2025-10-29). Alphabet shares fall as OpenAI unpacks ChatGPT Atlas browser. ummid.com Alphabet shares fell Tuesday soon after OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, its AI powered search browser, in a direct challenge to Google.
(2025-10-29). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 29 October 2025: Putin's Next Moves. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 29 October 2025: Putin's Next Moves Today's discussion focused on the contradictions, the flip-flops in the positions of Vladimir Putin and of his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov these past two days over whether they have an understanding with Donald Trump over how the war will end or do not. The latest …
(2025-10-29). AISSEE 2026: Three New Sainik Schools Added. ummid.com The Sainik Schools Society has added three new Sainik Schools in addition to 69 schools listed in the AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
(2025-10-29). Former MP Anae calls for 'Pacific justice' over immigration in petition. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former National MP has launched a petition calling for "equality and respect" in New Zealand's immigration visa treatment of Pacific Islanders, saying "many are shocked when they learn the truth". In a full page advertisement in The New Zealand Herald newspaper today, Anae Arthur Anae condemned the New Zealand government's visa…
(2025-10-29). MPs Demand Urgent Road Safety Overhaul After Deadly Kiryandongo Crash. plusnews.ug 
Ugandan lawmakers have issued a warning over the country's surging road fatalities, triggered by a devastating multi-vehicle collision last week on the Kampala—Gulu highway that killed 46 people. In a heated plenary session on Tuesday, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa directed the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Traffic Department to intensify enforcement …