truthout.org (2025-10-28). UN Human Rights Office Warns Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Is "Surging"
The UN Human Rights office for Palestine has warned that Israel is rapidly accelerating its campaign to annex the occupied West Bank, with settlers adding outposts at a pace 10 times higher than the previous average rate just in the past year.
aljazeera.com (2025-10-28). LIVE: Israel's PM Netanyahu orders 'powerful, immediate' attacks on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to carry out "powerful" attacks in Gaza, his office says. | It comes after Netanyahu alleged Hamas committed a "clear violation" of the ceasefire deal. For its part, Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of committing 125 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect on October 10, including killing 94 Palestinians.
npr.org (2025-10-28). Democrats call for a hearing on the use of the military on alleged drug boatsThe White House has ordered several deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Congressman Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, is calling for a hearing to examine this use of military force. The USA actions are simply extra-judicial, unconstitutional, and barbaric. It's nothing short of reckless and idiotic murder based on childish whims and extreme racism and sadism. Soon enough, this precedent will become normalized and other countries in the world will follow suit. Activities such as water travel, commercial shipping, fishing and various water hobbies could become less safe for everyone, everywhere.
(2025-10-28). Israeli regime conducts wave of airstrikes on Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Palestinian media reported on Tuesday night a wave of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City a after the Israeli regime's media said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered 'immediate and powerful strikes.'
(2025-10-28). The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor Will Come From the Rank and File. truthout.org As Israel's genocide in Gaza intensified in late 2023, a small number of U.S. labor unions began calling for a ceasefire. Others soon joined in, and many also started calling for a halt of military support to Israel. For many union members, statements didn't go far enough, so they formed new national networks or pushed their unions to divest from Israel. Some even went on strike. |
palestinechronicle.com (2025-10-28). How Israel-First Jewish Americans Plan to Re-Monopolize the Narratives on Palestine
The one-sided, parasitic US-Israel relationship has infiltrated every aspect of US life. Israel-first billionaires are acquiring major US media and social media outlets, with the intention of controlling an Israeli favored narrative in the US and beyond.
(2025-10-28). Tuesday 10/28: Webinar: Behind the Scenes at Rebuilding Alliance— Gaza Giving Cart. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/GazaGivingCart…
(2025-10-28). Israeli air raid on a house in Al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza, leaves casualties: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). 'Damning' video exposes Starmer's collaboration in Israel's Gaza genocide. thecanary.co A new video from Matt Kennard and Double Down News (DDN) has taken the exposure of the Starmer government's collaboration with Israel's genocide to new heights. The findings from the video show, clearer than ever, that the UK has played a central role in Israel's crimes. UK Government's Covert Operations — and post-op cover-ups As […] | By
(2025-10-28). A minefield in Gaza. nationofchange.org Israel has turned Gaza into a dense, unmapped minefield.
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has handed over the remains of another Israeli captive to the Red Cross as a drone of the occupying entity strikes the besieged Gaza Strip and kills two Palestinians.
(2025-10-28). Vance of Arabia: The Trump Administration's Reality-TV "Peace" in Gaza. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Vice President J. D. Vance went out to the Middle East last week to show the MAGA flag. While convicted felon Donald Trump, Vance's boss, prosecutes his undeclared wars on Venezuela and the American people, he has declared "Peace" between Israel and Gaza, where there is none. …
(2025-10-28). UN's Albanese presents blistering report on complicity in Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Expert's 24-page report looks at role of 63 states in 'collective crime' of Gaza genocide, with US cast in lead role.
(2025-10-28). UN Chief's shocked reaction to Israel army attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Gaza truce. hindustantimes.com Israeli drones dropped a grenade and an Israeli tank fired at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon near Kfar Kila, with no injuries reported. The UN, citing these actions as violations of both Lebanon's sovereignty and UN Security Council resolutions, said its patrol had earlier shot down an Israeli drone flying "aggressively" overhead. The incidents come amid rising Israeli strikes in Lebanon, deepening tension on the border after last November's ceasefire with Hezbollah.
(2025-10-28). Thursday 10/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-28). The Post-Gaza Rebalancing in the Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu On October 9, when the Gaza ceasefire took effect, it was regarded as the first phase of a 20-point peace plan drafted by the White House. Neither Israel nor Hamas liked the full plan. But the former was pressured by Trump and the latter by a set of Arab states, particularly Qatar, Egypt and Turkey. …
(2025-10-28). Hi-Tech Holocaust: How Microsoft Aids The Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com Feature photo | Illustration by MintPress News | 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 Alan MacLeod / Israel's genocide is being powered by Microsoft. From creating a massive digital dragnet, aiding in the…
(2025-10-28). France resumes Gaza evacuations after pause over student's posts. newarab.com 
The move comes after France in August froze its programme to receive Palestinians from conflict-torn Gaza, following the launch of an investigation into how a student accused of sharing antisemitic posts was…
(2025-10-28). Gaza's released prisoners tell their stories of survival. newarab.com 
When Ibrahim Abu Odeh stepped into Gaza's grey light after seven months in For Ibrahim, that simple act of looking up at an open sky reflected what thousands of Palestinians have endured since the Rights groups say that for nearly two years, Israeli prisons have become vast detention centres, holding tho…
(2025-10-28). road to Middle East hegemony runs through Gaza. haaretz.com The close relationship between Erdoƒüan and Trump, and the fact that Turkey is perceived as the one who convinced Hamas to accept the plan for a ceasefire, placed Ankara in a position of influence over the future of the region. Israel expresses its opposition to Turkish involvement in the multinational force, but it is not certain that Trump will choose to listen to it…
(2025-10-28). New Israeli strikes on Gaza threaten fragile ceasefire. aljazeera.com Footage shows emergency crews rescuing civilians from rubble after Israel carried out new strikes across Gaza City.
(2025-10-28). Israeli Enemy Escalates Attacks on Gaza, Hamas Calls on Ceasefire Guarantors to Take Immediate Action. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas Movement highlighted in a statement late Tuesday the Israeli breaches of the ceasefire in Gaza, calling on the guarantors to take an immediate action. Hamas confirmed that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah, taken by the enemy, which had announced the death of a soldier there, as a pretext to …
(2025-10-28). An Israeli soldier was killed by gunfire in the southern Gaza Strip: Zionist media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-28). US Wants to Bury the Genocide, But So Far the World Objects. consortiumnews.com Trump plainly intended his Gaza peace plan to close the book on Israel's crimes, but in Europe, people are building momentum for accountability, write Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies. By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies Common Dreams On…
(2025-10-28). Why Marwan Barghouti's shadow hangs over Palestine's future. newarab.com 
As the Gaza ceasefire tentatively holds, there is renewed attention on Although his name topped Hamas's list of prominent detainees during the
(2025-10-28). 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?
(2025-10-28). The World Confronts the Genocide Washington is Trying to Bury. counterpunch.org 
On October 4th, 2025, in an interview with Axios, President Trump stressed that one of the main goals behind his Gaza plan was to restore Israel's international standing. "Bibi took it very far and Israel lost a lot of support in the world," Trump said. "Now I am gonna get all that support back." Under
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). New photo by Israeli soldier confirms use of Palestinians as human shields. thecanary.co 
An image shot — and apparently posted to social media — by an Israeli soldier confirms reports that occupation troops used older Palestinians as human shields — an unequivocal war crime — during their genocide in Gaza. The image has been re-shared by Israel Genocide Tracker, an account that documents Israel's war crimes. The image […] | By
(2025-10-28). Netanyahu Orders 'Immediate and Powerful' Attacks on Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to "immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip," his office said in a statement, signaling the Gaza ceasefire deal is about to collapse. Israel is claiming that its forces in Rafah came under attack, and Palestinians on the ground reported hearing gunfire and …
(2025-10-28). Zionist air raid targets Al-Zawayda city in central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-28). Apartheid Israel Is a U.S.-Sustained Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 
Intro: The following is a statement from a U.S. war criminal, Harry S. Truman, who authorized the nuclear annihilation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, revealing the foundational logic of American complicity in the Nakba: I had been to Potsdam and I'd seen some of the places where the Jews had been slaughtered by the Nazis. Six …
(2025-10-28). Friday 10/31: Protest against israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org üîª456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2025-10-28). ICE Abducts British Journalist Sami Hamdi at SFO Over Criticism of Israel's Genocide. indybay.org BREAKING: CAIR Calls on ICE to Release Sami Hamdi, British Journalist Abducted Over Criticism of Israel's Genocide…
(2025-10-28). Venezuela Seeks Clarity on Exxon's Caribbean Oil Ambitions. devdiscourse.com Amid growing tensions, Venezuela is pressing Trinidad and Tobago for details regarding Exxon Mobil's forthcoming ultra-deepwater explorations in the Caribbean. According to sources and documents reviewed by Reuters, Venezuela's Vice President and oil minister, Delcy Rodriguez, has sought specific data on Exxon's activities due to potential territorial overlaps.
(2025-10-28). US Conducts Third Bomber Flight Off the Coast of Venezuela. news.antiwar.com Two US B-1B Lancer bombers departed the US and flew near the coast of Venezuela on Monday, according to flight tracking data, in the latest US provocation aimed at the country and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro. The flight marks the third time US bombers have flown near Venezuela since October 15, signaling that the …
(2025-10-28). 42 Million to Lose Food Assistance as Trump Refuses to Tap Emergency SNAP Funds. democracynow.org 
More than 1.4 million federal employees missed their first full paychecks on Friday as the government shutdown enters its fifth week. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture warns that food aid to 42 million people could be cut off starting November 1, as the Trump administration refuses to use a $5 billion contingency fund to maintain SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, popularly known as food stamps. | Gina Plata-Nino from the Food Research and Action Center says the loss of SNAP benefits will have cascading impacts as credit card debt soars, rent payments are delayed and food banks get overru…
(2025-10-28). Belarus' border service accuses EU of building iron curtain at border. eng.belta.by Roman Podlinev said: "Since the migration situation started to get worse, the border service has repeatedly pointed out to the European Union that they need to start working together again to fight illegal migration. But these initiatives have gone unnoticed."
(2025-10-28). Messaging through Hurricane Melissa. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-28). Trump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he 'would love' a third term. aljazeera.com US president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.
(2025-10-28). Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Jenin raid. tehrantimes.com Israeli forces killed three Palestinians on Tuesday during a raid on an occupied West Bank village that involved air strikes, Middle East Eye reported.
(2025-10-28). La calma tensa: Cuba aguarda la llegada del huracán Melissa. cubadebate.cu Existe un silencio que no es mudo. Resuena en el crujir de la madera al clavar las ventanas, en el arrastre de los muebles hacia el interior, en los murmullos de plegarias que se elevan en la penumbra de las viviendas cerradas. Es una calma pesada, cargada de presagios, que ha descendido sobre pueblos y ciudades donde la cotidianidad ha sido interrumpida.
(2025-10-28). North Korea's Cruise Missile Deployment Raises Tensions. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, North Korea launched a cruise missile into the sea west of the Korean peninsula. This military action was reported by Yonhap news agency the following day, marking another instance in an ongoing series of missile tests conducted by Pyongyang.
(2025-10-28). PSX extends losing streak as index plunges 2,062 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp downturn on Tuesday as early gains were wiped out by heavy profit-taking and weak investor sentiment, pushing the benchmark index deep into the red. | After opening on a positive note, the KSE-100 index climbed to an intra-day high of 163,380.67 points. However, momentum quickly reversed in the second half as investors booked profits from recent rallies. The index hit a low of 159,805.35 points before closing at 160,101.03, down 2,062.78 points or 1.27% from Monday's close of 162,163.81. | Tuesday's slump marked the fifth consecutive session of losses, unders…
(2025-10-28). Countries divided on fossil-engines ban. ecns.cn France and Spain have emerged as two of the loudest voices in upholding a ban by 2035 in the European Union on diesel and petrol cars, an issue that threatens to inflame differences between member states.
(2025-10-28). Israeli settlers violate court order to erect West Bank outpost, as authorities pass the buck. haaretz.com According to Peace Now, Jewish settlers were documented occupying mobile homes on agricultural land near the village of Umm al-Khair – one day after a court issued an order prohibiting it. The IDF is expected to explain why the security establishment did not prevent the occupation…
(2025-10-28). Guns for rights? Lebanon's campaign to disarm Palestinian camps. newarab.com 
(2025-10-28). Iranian swimmer Gholami makes history at 2025 AYG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohammadmahdi Gholami won a gold medal in the Boys' 100m Butterfly of the 2025 Asian Youth Games on Monday.
(2025-10-28). Ambassador: Belarus supports efforts to maintain national unity. eng.belta.by China highly appreciates the fact that the government and people of Belarus have consistently supported all of China's efforts to maintain national unity, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said.
(2025-10-28). Galaxy Z TriFold's leaks: Price, features and targeted markets. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Samsung said it's ready to release its latest foldable smartphone that has three screens, leaving people in huge shock at how much the world has changed and become more developed.Samsung suprised its users with the first foldable device with three screens, called "Galaxy Z TriFold", at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit.The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit was held in Jeonju, South Korea, from October 28 to 31. The new Galaxy Z TriFold represents a significant step forward in the foldable phone sector, as part of the Korean company's global innovation race.Samsun…
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Labour's capital gains NZ tax gamble from leak to launch. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Craig McCulloch, RNZ News acting political editor It was hardly a dream debut for Labour's long-awaited, much-argued-over tax package for Aotearoa New Zealand. What was meant to be a carefully choreographed reveal of a capital gains tax (CGT) later this week instead arrived early — leaked to RNZ over the long weekend and…
(2025-10-28). Who's Financing Trump's Gilded Ballroom? Weapons Makers, Tech Giants, Private Equity, and More. indybay.org "Demolishing the East Wing is bad enough, but carving the names of corporations and billionaires into the White House walls would mark a permanent scar on the People's House."
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). US military plane carrying weapons lands at Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — The United States has deployed military and logistical reinforcements to its base in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah, despite Washington's recent announcements of troop drawdowns and base closures in the Arab country.
(2025-10-28). Floods vs Economy: WB warns Pakistan's FY26 growth at risk. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's economy is projected to grow by 3% in the fiscal year ending June 2026 as recent floods continue to weigh on growth prospects. | According to a report by the World Bank, the growth rate mirrors FY25, when the economy expanded by 3%, up from 2.6% in FY24, reflecting a rebound in industrial activity and services. | The World Bank's warning on flood-related constraints also reinforces concerns over Pakistan's deepening climate vulnerability. "Pakistan's recent floods have imposed significant human costs and economic losses, dampening growth prospects, and adding pressure on macroeconomic stability," sa…
(2025-10-28). Estados Unidos mata a los 14 tripulantes de cuatro barcos en el Pacífico. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Guerra estadounidense, Pete Hegseth, ha confirmado en una publicación en X un ataque realizado el lunes contra 14 presuntos "narcotraficantes" en ofensivas contra cuatro buques en el océano Pacífico Oriental. Dicha acción ha dejado un superviviente que ha sido rescatado, según Hegseth.
(2025-10-28). IoBM shut for second day; administration reinstates expelled student. tribune.com.pk 
The Institute of Business Management remained shut for the second consecutive day on Tuesday after the students organisation continued its protests against the expulsion of a female student by the administration who had claimed that she was harassed by the university staff. The protest began on Monday leading to the suspension of physical classes, however, online classes were held, | A wave of students' backlash and a campaign against the administration's decision, gained traction on social media, ultimately compelling IoBM to reverse its decision and reinstate the student. Confirmation regarding the revised d…
(2025-10-28). Her rape complaint against Maharashtra cop ignored, doctor ends life. ummid.com A doctor serving at a Government hospital in Maharashtra's Satara district allegedly committed suicide even as her complaint of against a Sub Inspector, lodged four months ago, waited for action.
(2025-10-28). UAE supplied Sudan's RSF militia with UK-made weapons: report. newarab.com 
(2025-10-28). NASA's X-59: The Quiet Revolution in Supersonic Travel. devdiscourse.com The NASA X-59, an experimental, quiet supersonic jet, took flight over Southern California for the first time, signaling a breakthrough in noise-conscious aviation technology. The aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin, aims to prove that supersonic travel can coexist with noise regulations.
(2025-10-28). Taipei prosecutors seek 7-year term for man accused of raping woman at main station. ecns.cn The Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Tuesday sought a seven-year prison sentence for a man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman in the main hall of Taipei Main Station last month, according to Taiwan media reports.
(2025-10-28). Dawn Butler told off for calling racist Reform MP a racist. thecanary.co A Reform MP has been rightfully called out in the Commons for her racist comments. However, in a typically British state of affairs, the deputy speaker chose to reprimand the MP who called her a racist. So, the first question is — has the Reform MP been racist? Does the pope shit in the woods? […] | By
(2025-10-28). Three things we learned from the Mexico City Grand Prix. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Trump's Bailout of Argentina Backfiring: Washington's Attempt to Buy Loyalty to Counter Brazil. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump has just made news by
(2025-10-28). Atletico win at Betis to bounce back from Arsenal drubbing. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid earned a solid 2-0 win at Real Betis on Monday to move fourth in La Liga and bounce back from their Champions League thrashing by Arsenal. | Diego Simeone's side lost 4-0 last week in north London but put that defeat behind them with a strong display at La Cartuja stadium, where Betis are playing on a temporary basis. | They were able to record only their second clean sheet in their last nine games across all competitions and their first away win of the season. | The coach's son Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring with Alex Baena netting the second before half-time. | "This is an important win,…
(2025-10-28). Ukrainian citizens planning sabotage in Poland. infobrics.org Kiev is infiltrating intelligence agents among its expatriates.
(2025-10-28). Turkey signs ‚Ǩ11 billion Eurofighter deal with UK. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkey finalized a landmark ‚Ǩ11 billion ($11 billion) agreement with the United Kingdom to purchase 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major step to modernize its air force following years of stalled negotiations with Washington over the F-35 program.The agreement was formally signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, following a closed-door bilateral meeting and subsequent expanded talks attended by senior ministers and officials from both sides. The deal, signed on Mond…
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). China, ASEAN join hands to write new chapter in regional integration. ecns.cn As Chinese and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a planned upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area comes into the spotlight. This year, the two sides will formally sign the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol to advance regional economic integration and global trade.
(2025-10-28). New Report From Corporate Democrats Falsely Claims Medicare For All Is "Unpopular" progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN…
(2025-10-28). La difficile diplomazia tra Pakistan e Afghanistan. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi si sono verificati durissimi scontri tra Talebani afghani e soldati pakistani nelle aree di confine (tra cui il distretto di Kurram, nel Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) a causa dell'appoggio, semiufficiale, che Kabul avrebbe iniziato a fornire ai movimenti indipendentistici del Belucistan e al gruppo militante dei Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), più comunemente noti come "Talebani del Pakistan".
(2025-10-28). The average rent in Oakland is a whopping $2,651 per month. indybay.org Crime Scene Tape At Lake Merritt in Oakland.
(2025-10-28). 2nd phase of 138th edition of Canton Fair concludes in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The second phase of the 138th edition of the Canton Fair, showcasing household goods, gifts, decorations, building materials, and furniture, closed on Monday in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
(2025-10-28). Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infrastructure. moderndiplomacy.eu The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked dimension of the energy transition. Across all stages: extraction, development, refinement, construction, and transport, water remains a non-substitutable input for base-load energy systems. Its role becomes even more pronounced in energy …
(2025-10-28). Nation set to cultivate new growth drivers. ecns.cn China's emphasis on the establishment of a modernized industrial system — a top priority for the country's development over the next five years — will provide strong momentum for high-quality economic growth and create a new competitive edge, while bolstering the resilience of industrial and supply chains to navigate external uncertainties, experts and company executives said.
(2025-10-28). Venezuela claims CIA attack foiled, US deploys B-1B bombers. newarab.com 
Venezuela claimed Monday to have dismantled a
(2025-10-28). Aviso de ciclón tropical No. 19: Melissa penetra por el sur de Jamaica. cubadebate.cu El huracán Melissa durante las últimas horas ha ganado más en intensidad, pues sus vientos máximos sostenidos han aumentado hasta 295 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores y su presión central descendió hasta 892 hectoPascal,por lo que se mantiene como un peligroso huracán de gran intensidad, categoría cinco en la escala Saffir-Simpson.
(2025-10-28). If Trump's Narco‚ÄëTerrorism Claims Target Fentanyl, "Death Strikes" Should Focus on China and Mexico — Not Venezuela. moguldom.com Rand Paul calls Trump's Caribbean boat strikes "extrajudicial killings" The Trump administration's recent missile strikes against small boats off the Venezuelan coast, justified as part of an "armed conflict" against narcotics traffickers, are drawing fierce criticism in Washington — not only for their legality, but for their logic. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has condemned the …
(2025-10-28). Improving the reliability of commuter rail. sanews.gov.za Improving the reliability of commuter rail | The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has announced that solar power systems are being installed across the country at key stations and facilities operated by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). | "These systems will reduce the agency's dependence on the national grid, improve operational reliability during power disruptions, and significantly lower the carbon footprint of rail operations," Creecy said on Tuesday in eThekwini. | The Minister made these remarks during the launch of the Solar Renewable Energy Project, which she described as one of PRA…
(2025-10-28). UNIFIL vows to remain in Lebanon despite Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
The For the first time, the peacekeepers were compelled to take defensive measures and issue a strong condemnation of Israel's violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which UNIFIL said reflected "disregard for the safety and security of peacekeepers." | In a…
(2025-10-28). FII9 2025: King Salman's Vision Powers Global Talks for Sustainable Prosperity. thinktank.pk Riyadh — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference is in full swing at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, running from October 27 to 30, 2025, under the theme "The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking …
(2025-10-28). Why London Real Estate Still Matters: A Deep Dive into Investing in the Capital. moguldom.com In the ever-evolving world of wealth building, real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to preserve and grow value. For global investors, property for sale in London continues to stand out as an exceptional opportunity-a blend of stability, heritage, and long-term financial potential. Despite market fluctuations and economic uncertainty, London's real estate sector …
(2025-10-28). Senators say Trump administration hid ACA premium surge as open enrollment nears. nationofchange.org Democrats accuse CMS of withholding information about "the biggest premium hike in history" as leaked documents show 30 percent increases and millions risk losing subsidies.
(2025-10-28). 'No survivors': Kenyan plane crash kills 10 tourists and pilot. aljazeera.com Footage shows the smoldering remains of an airplane that crashed in Kwale, Kenya on Tuesday.
(2025-10-28). How The Rhizome Therapy Cooperative Counters Burnout. popularresistance.org "One of the things I don't think a lot of people outside the mental health field realize," says clinical social worker Evelyn Heflin, "is that a lot of community mental health agencies, because they're underfunded, and private practices that are larger agency format, really sort of take advantage of the therapists at the bottom." | Faced with unsustainable caseloads, a lack of additional support, and inadequate pay for the work they do—a situation grown drastically worse since the COVID pandemic began—over half of mental health clinicians reported experiencing burnout in surveys conducted between 2021…
(2025-10-28). What I Learned As A Scare Actor at One of L.A.'s Most Extreme Haunts. lataco.com I'm 48 years old, wearing red briefs that don't belong to me and are several sizes too small, scrambling on hands and knee pads across the increasingly soiled floor of a North Hollywood horror show, screaming in the faces of strangers. In other words, I'm living my dream.
(2025-10-28). Tehran hosts intl. power distribution conference focused on digital transformation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 29th International Conference on Power Distribution Networks opened on Saturday at the Niroo Research Institute, with the participation of officials and specialists from Iran's electricity industry.
(2025-10-28). 'Political chaos' — Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad's resignation. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that his Finance Minister — and one of three deputies — has resigned after being charged by the country's anti-corruption watchdog. Local media first reported that Professor Biman Prasad, the man in charge of government finances, had been charged with corruption-related offences under Fiji's political party…
(2025-10-28). Turkey eyes bigger role in EU defence strategy as Europe rearms. newarab.com 
Last June, At the top of the agenda was Ankara's potential role in Europe's biggest defence spending spree since the end of the Cold War. | Alarmed by
(2025-10-28). On 25 October, Edinburgh was the most beautiful city in the United Kingdom. thecanary.co 
I can never help but get excited like a child when I come back to Edinburgh. She was my first home, and she's never once failed to make my stomach drop when I emerge from Waverley. Once upon a time you'd have found me busking on the cobbles down at the Cowgate on a weekend […] | By
(2025-10-28). Supporters celebrate Ivory Coast president's massive election victory. aljazeera.com Supporters of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara celebrated after officials announced his secured fourth term.
(2025-10-28). Madagascar's education crisis: A system on the edge. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-28). Smart Ways to Save Money with 3PL Logistics in Australia. moguldom.com Efficient logistics operations are vital for maintaining cost control, yet they remain among the toughest challenges for modern businesses in Australia. Higher labour expenses, fuel costs, and warehouse fees quickly reduce profit margins. Without professional support, companies risk losing time and resources trying to manage transportation, storage, and fulfilment on their own. This is exactly …
(2025-10-28). Federal Urdu University's Chancellor convicted of harassment for sexist remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) has declared remarks made by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University, Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, as discriminatory, stating that comments suggesting "women above the age of 35 face hormonal issues" constitute gender bias. | The judgment, delivered by Federal Ombudsperson Fauzia Viqar, found the Vice Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, guilty of workplace harassment for repeatedly making gender-stereotypical and disparaging remarks about women faculty members…
(2025-10-28). Stocks Surge to New Heights Amid Nvidia and Microsoft Gains. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, all three major U.S. stock indexes reached unprecedented closing highs, largely driven by a surge in Nvidia shares following the announcement of a partnership to build artificial intelligence supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy.
(2025-10-28). Iran an important, influential country: Iraqi PM says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani says that Iran is a significant and influential country, emphasizing that it has to be treated with respect and through direct dialogue.
(2025-10-28). Generation Z: technology, values, and future. tehrantimes.com Generation Z, born around 1995 to 2010, is considered the first fully digital generation. They grew up with smartphones, social media, and constant access to the internet, and they have a different perspective on the world.
(2025-10-28). Real Madrid captain Carvajal faces knee surgery setback. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will undergo surgery on his right knee, dealing another blow to the defender who has battled persistent injury problems over the past year. | "Following tests carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a loose body in his right knee. Carvajal will undergo arthroscopic surgery," the LaLiga leaders said in a short statement on Monday. | According to club sources, the veteran defender could be sidelined for up to 10 weeks as he recovers from yet another operation on his troublesome right knee. | The latest setback means…
(2025-10-28). We need more political atheists. peoplesworld.org 
Recently, a friend of mine was asked, "What church do you go?" He replied he was an atheist. I heard his response and was left contemplating what that meant today and in this historical moment. What did his declaration of atheism have to do with what we were all doing on that Saturday morning on …
(2025-10-28). Mass opposition to Flock surveillance grows in Denver. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds packed a conference room in Denver, Colorado on the evening of Wednesday, October 22, after the city's Mayor Mike Johnston renewed a contract with surveillance company Flock without a public process or City Council vote, according to activists. | Just weeks after Denver's City Council unanimously voted down a two-year, USD 666,000 extension with Flock in May, Johnston's office approved a shorter-term deal worth USD 498,500, which is narrowly under the USD 500,000 threshold that would have triggered council oversight. | "Instead of joining us here at this town hall tonight, the mayor announced this mornin…
(2025-10-28). Iran's girls' handball win first-ever gold at 2025 AYG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Iran's girls' handball team won the first-ever gold in the history of women's handball on Tuesday.
(2025-10-28). Fares was devoted to his baby daughter, then Israel killed him. electronicintifada.net Baby Razan was named after her grandmother, who died of starvation.
(2025-10-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Instructors at Harrisburg Area Community College voted by 93 percent to strike if negotiations fail Tuesday, while 35,000 British Columbia government workers returned to work after their union accepted a management offer.
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Putin's 2nd nuclear shock to US after Burevestnik missile launch: Russia exits plutonium pact. hindustantimes.com Just days after Russia's successful Burevestnik nuclear cruise missile test, President Vladimir Putin has delivered another shock to Washington by formally pulling Russia out of the landmark Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) with the US. The decree comes as US President Donald Trump's rhetorical threats and calls for Putin to focus on Ukraine appear to have backfired, fueling instability and anxiety in Kyiv. Putin's decision marks a deepening rift in nuclear cooperation and global arms control between the world's top nuclear powers….
(2025-10-28). Flight delays more common as US government shutdown drags on. aljazeera.com More air traffic controllers are calling in sick, often to work another job to pay for groceries and medicines.
(2025-10-28). Protagonizan los Dodgers secuela de 18 innings en la Serie Mundial. cubadebate.cu El "Late Show" de la Serie Mundial fue tan bueno que los Dodgers produjeron una secuela. Siete años y un día después de superar en 18 innings a los Medias Rojas de Boston en el Juego 3, Los àÅngeles lo hizo de nuevo.
(2025-10-28). ECO members emphasize strengthening regional coop.: SG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — The secretary general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) says exchanging information and strengthening regional cooperation regarding the use of new technologies were emphasized by member states of body.
(2025-10-28). Earthquake destroys buildings in Turkey's Balƒ±kesir, no human casualties. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balƒ±kesir's Sƒ±ndƒ±rgƒ± district in Turkey at 22: 48, Anadolu Agency reported.The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) website reported that a 6.1 magnitude tremor was recorded, stating that the epicentre of the quake was located in the Sƒ±ndƒ±rgƒ± district.People in Balƒ±kesir, ƒ∞zmir, Bursa, ƒ∞stanbul, Tekirdaƒü, Kocaeli and Sakarya also felt the earthquake.Minister of Interior of Türkiye, Ali Yerlikaya, said, "There was…
(2025-10-28). Chegg to lay off 45% of workforce as AI disruption hits business. tribune.com.pk 
Educational technology company Chegg (CHGG.N) said on Monday it would cut 388 roles globally, or about 45% of the workforce, to reduce costs and streamline operations as it works to adapt to the growing shift toward AI-powered tools. | The company, which offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, said the "new realities of AI and reduced traffic from Google to content publishers have led to a significant decline in Chegg's traffic and revenue". | Chegg also said Dan Rosensweig would return as CEO effective immediately, replacing Nathan Schultz, who has stepped down and would serve as an executive adv…
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). The Skills Every Modern EngineerNeeds to Succeed in a Changing. moguldom.com Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a successful engineer today? The world is moving faster than ever before. Technology is changing, industries are evolving, and new problems are showing up every day. Engineers are no longer just building machines or solving equations. They're expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and adapt …
(2025-10-28). Venezuela suspends Trinidad and Tobago gas accord over US warship visit. aljazeera.com Caracas asserts that US actions in the Caribbean are a military threat and are meant to steal its oil and gas wealth.
(2025-10-28). Serbia and Russia strengthen ties despite constant NATO pressure. infobrics.org There's an unprecedented level of unity among the numerous (and sometimes even opposing) Serbian political and civil society organizations when it comes to Russia, meaning that the country's relationship with the Eurasian giant is of the utmost importance regardless of political, ideological or any other circumstances and/or differences. Likewise, the Russian intelligentsia and political elite demonstrate similar unity regarding Serbia, as evidenced by the Russian Historical Society's unanimous decision to establish its representative office in Serbia.
(2025-10-28). SNAP cuts in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" to intensify hunger crisis for millions of Americans. wsws.org Even if the government shutdown is ended, the cuts and restrictions to SNAP in Trump's OBBBA will result in 22.3 million families losing their SNAP benefits in part or whole and millions more being excluded in the future.
(2025-10-28). ROK's Gyeongju gears up for APEC meeting. ecns.cn The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2025.
(2025-10-28). Saturday 11/22: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). How Much Has the Sun Influenced Temperature Trends? globalresearch.ca In 2022, a team of 23 scientists from around the world — experts in solar physics, climatology, and atmospheric science — published a peer-reviewed paper in Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (RAA) that could challenge one of the most entrenched …
(2025-10-28). Dodik: Only justice and sovereignty can ensure Eurasian security. eng.belta.by "The Republika Srpska is here guided by the firm belief that Eurasian security can only be built on the principles of justice, sovereignty and mutual respect," Milorad Dodik emphasized.
(2025-10-28). Government announces TAC for abalone fishery. sanews.gov.za Government announces TAC for abalone fishery | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at 12.01 tons. | This decision was grounded on the advice of the Abalone Scientific Working Group, which considered Catch-Per-Unit Effort (CPUE) indices, fishery-independent survey data, and updated estimates of illegal catches up to 2025. | The evidence was unequivocal, said the department, the abalone resource remains critically low, with densities in Zones A—D at 0.02—0.07 abalone…
(2025-10-28). Why is a maritime jurisdiction agreement between Lebanon and Southern Cyprus impossible? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist / Author Lebanon and the Republic of Cyprus have this week brought back to the agenda the agreement on determining maritime jurisdiction boundaries, which has been ongoing since 2017 but has never materialized due to Türkiye's resolute stance and foreign policy moves in the region. Various speculations about its signing …
(2025-10-28). Number of homeless New York City public school students reaches a new high. wsws.org The annual number of homeless public school students in New York City has exceeded 100,000 for the last 10 years.
(2025-10-28). Glazyev: U.S. attempts to maintain global dominance through global hybrid war. eng.belta.by The United States and its satellites attempt to maintain global dominance by unleashing a global hybrid war, State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Sergey Glazyev said at the plenary session of the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, BelTA has learned.
(2025-10-28). Saudi minister urges PIF to ease domestic spending. newarab.com 
"It is time for us to maybe scale back on this government or PIF spend to prove and to seed some of these value chains and clusters and let the private sector start investing,"
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). 10 Predictive Signs a Recession Will Hit America Before 2026. moguldom.com Wall Street and Main Street are sending multiple, concurrent warnings that increase the likelihood of a U.S. recession before 2026. Accelerating corporate layoffs and automation-driven payroll cuts, rising consumer-credit distress and repossessions, recent contagious bankruptcies and bank write-offs, cooling corporate profits and capex, weakening labor-market breadth, deteriorating financial conditions, surging safe‚Äëhaven flows such as gold, …
(2025-10-28). Detroit seniors escalate fight against national corporate landlord. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—For Theresa McCormack, the dream of a peaceful retirement in a community with her peers quickly soured. When she moved into the River Pointe Towers on Detroit's east side this past April, she looked forward to potlucks in the community kitchen and gatherings in the outdoor space. Instead, she found a building where the community …
(2025-10-28). Rethinking the Digital-Natural-Green Nexus in ASEAN's Environmental Sustainability Agenda. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The environmental sustainability experience of Southeast Asia is an uneven and rugged terrain, shaped by forces that intersect but refuse to move together in harmony. As the ASEAN countries speed up to discover the middle path between economic development and nature protection, they must contend with the unbalanced consequences of the …
(2025-10-28). Ombudsperson supports woman's claim to Rs110 million property. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) has ruled in favour of a woman who was deprived of her share in jointly acquired property worth Rs110 million by her former husband. | The verdict affirms a woman's right to equal ownership of assets purchased during marriage, marking a significant step forward in Pakistan's legal and moral pursuit of gender equality. | Issued under the Enforcement of Women's Property Rights Act 2020, the ombudsperson ordered the transfer of assets valued at around Rs110 million — an apartment in Sector E-11 and a plot in Sector B-17 —…
(2025-10-28). Experts call for justice, culture, and ethics at heart of COP30 climate agenda. tribune.com.pk 
Experts at a pre-COP30 dialogue in Karachi have urged the global community to recognise justice, culture, and ethics as essential pillars of climate action alongside technology and finance. | Naqsh, a women-led social impact consultancy, hosted Pakistan's Global Ethical Stocktake (GES) Dialogue at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Aga Khan University, in collaboration with Project Dandelion and Climate REACH. The initiative, led by climate activist Ahmad Shabbar, formed part of the COP30 Presidency's global call for informal dialogues contributing to the GES process. | The discussion focused on the moral, cult…
(2025-10-28). Qatar finance minister talks of US investments, UK-Gulf deal. newarab.com 
"I would say most of the (QIA investment) will be in technology and
(2025-10-28). SCO chief: Organization advocates for right to choose their own development model. eng.belta.by He pointed out that under these conditions, the SCO consistently stands | for respecting the right of peoples to an independent, democratic choice | of their political, social and economic development paths. It adheres | to a line that excludes confrontation and advocates for cooperation, not | for being against any specific countries or international…
(2025-10-28). Is Africa the West's 'Human Dumping Ground'? aljazeera.com We look at the deals between some African nations and the Trump administration to accept deportees from the US.
(2025-10-28). Curbing Gun Violence Takes More Than Just Gun Laws. progressive.org Our nation's prioritization of personal rights over the common good is not only a major barrier to gun law reform—it is the very soil in which America's epidemic of violence grows.
(2025-10-28). Iran, Pakistan emphasize expanding strategic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — High-ranking officials from Iran and Pakistan stressed the need to expand and develop strategic cooperation.
(2025-10-28). Remembering the 1972 National Black Political Convention: 15 Things to Know. moguldom.com Fifty years later, the 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana, still stands as one of the most ambitious experiments in collective Black politics in U.S. history. It was a moment when thousands gathered under the banner "Unity Without Uniformity," attempting to define what independent Black political power might look like in a country …
(2025-10-28). Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm. geo.tv 
(2025-10-28). President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for significant State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for significant State Visit | By Dikeledi Molobela | Bern, Switzerland — President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning arrived in Switzerland for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. | The President was received at Zurich International Airport by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola; South African Ambassador to Switzerland, Phaswana Moloto; and Ambassador Terrence Billeter of the Swiss Confederation. | The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations,…
(2025-10-28). "Trump did a better job" : Bernie Sanders praises Trump's anti-immigrant pogrom on The Tim Dillon Show. wsws.org Sanders might not be a fascist, but his defense of Trump and the capitalist nation state echo arguments made by the Nazis.
(2025-10-28). Japan unveils $550 billion investment in US to strengthen economic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday unveiled a $550-billion investment package for the United States, signaling a major push to deepen economic ties as she and US President Donald Trump signed a framework agreement to secure supplies of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing cooperation, the White House confirmed. | The deal aims to diversify and secure global supply chains through joint mining, processing, and coordinated investment in strategic materials vital to defense and high-tech industries. | The investment package is expected to include projects in shipbuildin…
(2025-10-28). High-Stakes Diplomacy: Trade Talks Tense Between US and South Korea. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump is encountering a more complex diplomatic landscape as he enters negotiations with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Unlike in Japan, South Korea's agreement to a $350 billion investment in the United States remains elusive, due to concerns of potential economic destabilization.
(2025-10-28). Hezbollah: The prudent actor. tehrantimes.com Lebanon's Hezbollah stands today at one of the most sensitive junctures in its history — a situation rooted in the wider dynamics of West Asia and in the strategic policies pursued by Washington and Tel Aviv.
(2025-10-28). New Documentary Bridges Militarism And The Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org The US military is the greatest threat to the planet, not just for the violence that it commits but also for its carbon emissions and environmental destruction. Clearing the FOG speaks with Abby Martin about her new documentary, Earth's Greatest Enemy, which exposes the harm caused by the military. Martin and her spouse, Mike Prysner, traveled around the world to cover the damage caused by the military, the failure to hold the US military accountable, and the people resisting US foreign military bases. Martin also discusses the military's greenwashing efforts. This program includes a portion of a previous intervi…
(2025-10-28). SATIRE: Report: Half Of All Uncontacted People Could Be Wiped Out In Next Decade. theonion.com 
The new report revealed that thousands of uncontacted Indigenous peoples around the world are facing increasing dangers, such as contact by missionaries, miners, criminal gangs, and social media influencers spreading diseases and clearing forests, that could wipe out as many as half in 10 years. What do you think?
(2025-10-28). Education in Mali Shuttered Amid Islamist Armed Group's Siege. hrw.org Mali's military junta has temporarily shut down all schools and universities after an Islamist armed group laid siege to the nation's capital, Bamako, and cut off fuel supplies, deepening the suffering of children and youth whose education has been disrupted by years of conflict. | Click to expand Image | A shuttered school in Bamako, Mali, October 27, 2025. | © 2025 Private…
(2025-10-28). Trump's threats against food stamps: A weapon of class war. wsws.org Trump's threat to starve 42 million Americans expresses the fact that the capitalist ruling class's interests are incompatible with even the most basic necessities of human life.
(2025-10-28). An NYPD Camera Points Directly Into Their Bedroom. They're Suing the City Over It. theintercept.com 
The suit is the first of its kind to take on the NYPD surveillance machine, accusing the cops of violating New Yorkers' constitutional rights.
(2025-10-28). Olympic ski season opening marred by dangerous course debate. aljazeera.com Debate on dangerous ski training courses flares at start of Olympic season, five months ahead of Milan Cortina Games.
(2025-10-28). Aref warns enemies not to even think of attacking Iran again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has advised the enemies to think twice before renewing their aggression on the country.
(2025-10-28). FM: Transit through EU is no longer critical for Belarus. eng.belta.by "For us, the issue of transit through the EU is no longer something very | critical for our survival. Over the years of sanctions, we have learned | to live under constant restrictions. Every new sanction is a new…
(2025-10-28). Venezuela Halts Energy Cooperation With Trinidad in Response to Its Complicity With US War Agenda. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During the program Con Maduro+, the president informed the public of the decision, noting that the he was forced by the actions of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Trinidad and Tobago prime minister, to take the decision. President Maduro noted that he was advised b…
(2025-10-28). Toward national youth unity. cpusa.org 
(2025-10-28). Regional tensions flare as US special forces shadow ship loiters near Venezuela. thecanary.co 
Regional tensions are flaring in the Caribbean as the forces of US empire close in on Venezuela. The oil-rich country suspended an energy agreement with Trinidad and Tobago after the US military arrived in the island nation. Reuters reported that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro had called a stop to the existing agreement on 27 October: […] | By
(2025-10-28). Tariffs: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask the Bond Markets. indybay.org As with Trump's tariffs, political hyperactivity hides the historical impotence of the capitalist narrative… While human toil continues to be exploited at ever-increasing rates, and politics fades into a tragicomic act, capitalist societies enslave themselves to the despotic dictates of debt-soaked financial speculation.
(2025-10-28). Yale report finds evidence of RSF mass killings in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab says satellite images seem to show mass killings in Sudan's western city of el-Fasher.
(2025-10-28). This Gnarly DTLA Skater Event Ended with a Trashed Waymo and LAPD Less-Lethals. lataco.com Seven Spidermen, Joker, and Jesus skated around DTLA with other Hellbomb attendees before chaos broke out.
(2025-10-28). Iran freestyle runners-up at U23 World Championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — For the second time this year, the US and Iran were involved in a thrilling team-title race in Freestyle at the World Championships, with the US eventually clinching the title.
(2025-10-28). Court interpreters key to democratic access to justice. sanews.gov.za Court interpreters key to democratic access to justice | The role played by court interpreters in facilitating access to justice for the entire nation cannot be overstated, says Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi. | "Court interpreters are not merely linguistic facilitators. They are guardians of constitutional rights, ensuring that every person, regardless of language, background or ability, has meaningful access to justice," Kubayi said. | Speaking at the launch of the Court Interpreters' Robes Programme at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria on Tuesday, Kubayi said it w…
(2025-10-28). BREAKING: Landmark Report Finds Vaccination Is the Dominant Risk Factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder. globalresearch.ca For decades, scientists have debated what drives the relentless rise in autism. Some have claimed it's due to "increased screening" while others declare it's anything but vaccines. Thousands of studies have explored genetic, environmental, and perinatal factors—but very few have …
(2025-10-28). Trump, Russian Oil Tomahawk Missiles. consortiumnews.com M.K. Bhadrakumar considers the possible complications for the U.S. president now that he has assumed the war-monger avatar and is escalating the pressure on Russia. By M.K. Bhadrakumar Indian Punchline U.S. President Donald Trump has seemingly shifted gear in the U.S….
(2025-10-28). US-China trade truce set to be extended. wsws.org The trade war was set to intensify after China announced global export controls would be imposed on rare earths, critical minerals and their use in a range of products.
(2025-10-28). US military strikes 4 boats in Pacific, 14 killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — The US military conducted strikes against four more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 14 people on board the vessels, with one survivor, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
(2025-10-28). Lithuania indefinitely closes Belarus border. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Lithuania announced on Monday the indefinite closure of all border crossings with Belarus, citing what it called a "hybrid threat" linked to repeated airspace violations and growing security risks from Minsk and its main ally, Moscow.Prime Minister Inga Ruginienƒó said the decision followed a series of incursions by helium balloons launched from Belarusian territory, allegedly used to smuggle contraband cigarettes but viewed by Lithuanian authorities as a form of deliberate provocation. She authorized security forces to shoot down any future aerial intrusions, describing them as "a deliberat…
(2025-10-28). Israeli army kills three Palestinian fighters in Jenin raid. newarab.com 
The fighters were killed in the town of Kafr Qud west of Jenin as Israeli forces surrou…
(2025-10-28). Belarusian foreign minister meets with counterparts from Hungary, Russia. eng.belta.by During the meeting with the Russian minister of foreign affairs on 27 October the parties discussed topical matters concerning the advancement of the bilateral political dialogue and plans concerning joint events.
(2025-10-28). Mascots of China's 15th National Games decorate Guangzhou. ecns.cn The 15th National Games will be held in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions from Nov. 9 to Nov. 21, 2025. Athletes from different provinces, municipalities and special administrative regions will compete in different events.
(2025-10-28). Charity foundation creates over 30,000 jobs in 7 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Barekat Charity Foundation, affiliated with the Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam, has created 30,309 jobs in some 4,356 deprived areas in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21.
(2025-10-28). Cameroon: Biya Declared the Winner Amid Post-Election Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video showing police firing tear gas at protesters in Maroua, Far North region, Cameroon on October 22, 2025 @private | © | Cameroon's post-election period has been marred with violence, with at least four people killed allegedly by security forces, dozens injured, and hundreds more arrested across the country since the October 12, 2025 presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rein in their security forces, promptly and impartially investigate the excessive use of force, and release all those wrongfully held. The Const…
(2025-10-28). GM's closure of its Ontario CAMI plant exposes the dead end of Unifor's nationalist partnership with corporate Canada. wsws.org GM's shuttering of the EV van assembly plant will eliminate more than 1,000 jobs. The fate of GM's nearby, wholly-owned Ultium battery operation and the 200 workers employed there remains in limbo.
(2025-10-28). China's central bank to resume treasury bond purchase after pause earlier this year. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) , the country's central bank, will restart its treasury bond purchases in the open market, said PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng at the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica. aljazeera.com World Meteorological Organisation dubs slow-moving Melissa the 'storm of the century' as Cuba braces for impact.
(2025-10-28). Iran welcomes foreign investment in pharmaceutical industry: health minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has announced the country's readiness to attract foreign investment in its pharmaceutical industry.
(2025-10-28). Bangladesh expats win means to vote — could they sway the next election? aljazeera.com They have had the right to vote for some time, but no system was established to allow them to take part in elections.
(2025-10-28). Sudanese army leaves El Fasher as RSF advances. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Sudan's army has withdrawn from El Fasher after what Abdel Fattah al-Burhan called systematic attacks on civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
(2025-10-28). New DWP PIP figures just exposed a disaster waiting to happen for disabled people. thecanary.co New Personal Independence Payment (PIP) figures have once again demonstrated why the Labour Party government's plans to scrap the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Work Capability Assessment (WCA) could have devastating consequences for chronically ill and disabled people. Crucially, data obtained by Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that the DWP has denied PIP […] | By
(2025-10-28). Greenwashing Is Not A Glitch — It Has Become The System. wattsupwiththat.com We have created a trillion-dollar distraction as we are counting, offsetting, and trading emissions instead of making a truly positive environmental difference.
(2025-10-28). Pezeshkian proposes common currency to boost regional coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among regional countries, particularly Islamic nations, proposing the idea of establishing a common currency to aid economic development.
(2025-10-28). Chicago defends its children against ICE. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO (AP)—Just before noon on a sunny Friday, federal immigration agents threw tear gas canisters onto a busy Chicago street, just outside of an elementary school and a children's play cafe. Parents, teachers, and caretakers rushed to shield children from the chaos, and have been grappling ever since with how to explain to them what they'd seen: …
(2025-10-28). US Begins Discussions on Confiscating Russian Assets to Finance Ukrainian Military. globalresearch.ca Washington supports the use of Russian funds frozen by the European Union to purchase weapons for the Kiev regime…
(2025-10-28). Friday 10/31: Halloween Costume Party and Rally: Stand Up for Science and Sanity! indybay.org Lytton Plaza | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto CA…
(2025-10-28). Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Tylenol Maker Over Unverified Links to Autism. truthout.org Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, an acetaminophen-based medication that the Trump administration has baselessly claimed is responsible for a rise in autism rates in the U.S. in recent years. Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate next year, issued a press release alongside the lawsuit claiming that his litigation is in line with… |
(2025-10-28). Barrack Warns Lebanon This Is 'Last Chance' to Disarm Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com US envoy Tom Barrack is heading to Lebanon this week, and according to reports he plans to tell officials this will be the last time, and that Lebanon has "one last chance" to fully disarm Hezbollah and enter into direct negotiations with Israel. While this is in keeping with Barrack's rhetoric, the narrative has several …
(2025-10-28). Japanese PM Takaichi gifts Trump a golf bag and Shinzo Abe's putter. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gifted US President Donald Trump a golf bag signed by Hideki Matsuyama and a putter by the late Shinzo Abe during his visit to Tokyo, as part of his ongoing Asia trip.Hideki Matsuyama is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He became the first Japanese golfer to win a men's major golf championship as part of the 2021 Masters Tournament.A video shared by Margo Martin on X (formerly Twitter) captured the moment as Trump thanked Takaichi for the gift. Additionally, upon gifting him Abe's putter, the US President recalled his friendship with…
(2025-10-28). 2 National Guardsmen Speak Out Against Trump Admin, Say They Would Refuse Deployment To Chicago. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Since the start of President Donald Trump's agenda to weaponize the National Guard against Democrat-run cities, and particularly those cities with large Black populations, the more sensible side of the American populace — those who are actually concerned with government overreach, unlike those who were just pretending to during the Obama years — have been waiting for Guard members themselves to speak up and speak out against their power-abusing commander in chief, and refuse to comply with orders that would pit them against their own citizens. | Well, at least…
(2025-10-28). Supreme Court to weigh same-sex marriage challenge from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis. nationofchange.org At a Nov. 7 conference, justices will decide whether to revisit the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide.
(2025-10-28). We must urgently counter major parties' racist migration myths. socialist-alliance.org 
When not a single Labor government steps up to address the crises that are being falsely blamed on immigration — unemployment, housing shortages, crime and the cost of living rises — it gives space for the far right to spread their hate and division, argues Sue Bull.
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Freeman, Dodgers win Game 3 against Toronto, take MLB World Series lead. aljazeera.com Los Angeles Dodgers outlast Toronto Blue Jays after Freddie Freeman's 18th inning home run clinches a 2-1 series lead.
(2025-10-28). Dazu Rock Carvings tell their own stories. ecns.cn Carved into cliffs and caves over centuries, the Dazu Rock Carvings whisper stories of devotion, daily life, and timeless artistry. As the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Chongqing, this grotto masterpiece bridges the sacred and the ordinary, offering a vivid glimpse into the soul of Chinese culture.
(2025-10-28). 'The Government's Own Disclosures Demonstrate These Strikes Are Not Lawful': CounterSpin interview with Jeffrey Stein on boat attacks. fair.org 
(2025-10-28). European cities seek sustainable tourism. ecns.cn European cities are pushing for a new tourism model that weighs environmental, economic, and social impacts equally by 2050, last week's Global Tourism Forum, in Brussels, Belgium, was told.
(2025-10-28). Tanzania's digital battlefield heats up ahead of election. aljazeera.com Amid crackdowns on dissent, a high-stakes struggle between government supporters and critics is under way.
(2025-10-28). Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration a milestone in countering 'Taiwan independence,' promoting reunification. ecns.cn The Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration marks a key milestone in efforts to counter "Taiwan independence" and advance national reunification, guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait said Sunday at a commemoration event hosted by the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots (ACFTC) in Beijing.
(2025-10-28). Motsoaledi calls on MPs to lead the fight against TB. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi calls on MPs to lead the fight against TB | Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has urged citizens, especially Members of Parliament (MPs), to vigorously champion the response to end tuberculosis (TB). | "Let us unite in our commitment to eradicate TB and enhance the health of every South African. Our collective action, unyielding dedication, and political resolve will shape the future of health in our nation," the Minister said on Tuesday. | The Minister was speaking in Parliament, where he was relaunching the South African TB Caucus. | According to the Department of Health, TB has been South Afric…
(2025-10-28). Marauding Mendes flourishes for PSG and has World Cup in sights. tribune.com.pk 
He does not grab too many of the headlines among Paris Saint-Germain's plethora of stars, but Nuno Mendes has been so impressive charging forward down the left wing for the reigning European champions that he might now stake a claim to be the world's best full-back. | "I see myself as a good full-back but I don't like to say I am the best," the 23-year-old Portugal international told AFP in an interview at the club's training ground just outside the French capital. | Left-back Mendes has scored three goals and set up three more in 11 matches this season, including a goal and an assist in last week's 7-2 Champi…
(2025-10-28). Watch: Horrific scene as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and many others left injured after a Volvo bus of Kaveri Travels from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in the wee hours Friday.
(2025-10-28). Sudan army withdraws from Darfur's el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities. aljazeera.com Army chief admits retreat from last stronghold in Darfur as fears grow for the civilians trapped in the city.
(2025-10-28). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-28). Egypt's intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-10-28). Monday 10/27: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-28). SATIRE: The Onion's Top Songs: October 2025. theonion.com 
1 FROWNIN' AT NIGHT THE WEEKEND 2 EMBERS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT TAYLOR SWIFT 3 PORK ME WITH YOUR CHODE SABRINA CARPENTER 4 RATTLING CHAINS AND SCREANS (9-HOUR VERSION) HALLOWEEN SOUNDS 5 SUSHI IS TOO EXPENSIVE RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 6 I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON VIDEO GAMES BEYONCÉ 7 DARK RISE OF THE …
(2025-10-28). 4th Meeting of ECO Interior Ministers in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — The South Meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held at Islamic Summit Conference Hall (International Conference Center of Iran) in Tehran in the presence of Iranian President.
(2025-10-28). Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed the parliamentary elections with a delegation from the Loyalty to the Resistance and Development and Liberation blocs. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-28). How Training Reduces On-Road Risks. moguldom.com Professional driver training stands as one of the most effective ways to prevent accidents and save lives on our roads. While technology continues to advance with features like collision avoidance systems and lane departure warnings, the human element remains crucial in transportation safety. Comprehensive training programs equip drivers with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary …
(2025-10-28). New Yorkers rally ahead of UN vote denouncing Cuba blockade. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Every year the world community of nations, operating through the United Nations, rejects and condemns the U.S. blockade of Cuba aimed at strangling that country's socialist revolution and economy. This year, the vote will happen on Oct. 28 and 29, and in the leadup to it, there were spirited rallies in support in New …
(2025-10-28). Headlines for October 28, 2025. democracynow.org Jamaica Faces "Catastrophic" Winds and Flooding as Hurricane Melissa Strikes, U.N.'s Guterres Warns of "Devastating Consequences" as Nations Fail to Cap Global Heating at 1.5 ∞C, Humanitarian Groups Say Israel Is Allowing Just a Fraction of Aid Promised Under Ceasefire Deal, Israeli Forces Kill 3 Palestinians Near Jenin, Call in Airstrikes, "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt": U.S. Colonel Says Israeli Sniper Intended to Kill Shireen Abu Akleh, Venezuelan Government Says It Captured CIA-Backed Mercenaries Plotting False Flag Attack, Head of Federal Workers' Union Calls fo…
(2025-10-28). Suspect in Miguel Uribe assassination also involved in Luis Carlos Galan conspiracy. colombiareports.com One of the main suspects in the assassination of far-right Senator Miguel Uribe spent time in prison for his role in the cover-up of the 1989 assassination of liberal presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan. The suspect, Simeon Perez, was arrested on Tuesday in Puerto Lleras, a municipality some 160 kilometers (99 miles) southeast of the …
(2025-10-28). Amid tears, Egyptian refugee women move beyond fear, trauma. anabaptistworld.org After teaching Sister Care seminars in Cairo, Egypt, in September, we — Carolyn Heggen and Rhoda Keener — concluded a 15-year partnership of sharing Sister Care 81 times in 23 countries.
(2025-10-28). China to improve financial services further: official. ecns.cn BEIJING – China will continue improving financial services in the fields of financing, investment and industrial development, as well as in the domestic and international markets, according to Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), on Monday.
(2025-10-28). From Mississippi to Maryland, Black Communities Are Taking On Big Tech. capitalbnews.org 
When word spread through Bessemer, Alabama, earlier this year that a tech giant was eyeing hundreds of pine-covered acres at the city's edge, Benard Simelton's phone wouldn't stop ringing. The longtime NAACP leader had fielded calls about toxic air and shuttered steel mills before, but this, he said, was new to him. At first, the …
(2025-10-28). Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica With Strongest Hurricane Winds in 90 Years. capitalbnews.org 
Hurricane Melissa is hammering Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, bringing 185 mph winds. This is the strongest hurricane wind speed to make landfall in 90 years, threatening to cause catastrophic floods, landslides, and a sea surge up to 13 feet along the island's southern coast. The relatively slow speed of the monster storm will …
(2025-10-28). SATIRE: YouTube Comment Section Astounded To Learn Chicks Can Rock Too. theonion.com SAN BRUNO, CA—Expressing surprise and delight at the notion that gals could also shred, dozens of YouTube users who stumbled upon the Mousers' cover of Bikini Kill's "Rebel Girl" revealed Wednesday that they were astounded to learn chicks were able to rock too. "Wow, it turns out that ladies can play some pretty heavy riffs," …
(2025-10-28). Iran proposes regional currency to boost trade as sanctions bite. newarab.com 
Years of international sanctions, largely imposed by the United States over
(2025-10-28). What we lost when cars won. grist.org 
When automobiles first started tearing through American streets a century ago, they weren't exactly welcome. One of the main problems was that they were killing children: in 1921 alone, 286 children in Pittsburgh, 130 in Baltimore, and 97 in Washington, D.C. Cities memorialized the dead with monuments and solemn marches. A safety council in Detroit commemorated traffic deaths by ringing bells at city hall and churches; another in Brooklyn put up a "Death-O-Meter" near a major traffic circle that kept a running tally of those injured or killed. | It wasn't just in cities. At the beginning of the 20th century, r…
(2025-10-28). More people leaving UK for treatment. ecns.cn Long waits for medical treatment in the United Kingdom have prompted a record number of people to seek help overseas, UK Office for National Statistics, or ONS, has reported.
(2025-10-28). This Isn't the First Time Chicago's Been Used as a Laboratory for Policing. truthout.org As the Trump administration turbocharges the growth of a nonstop dragnet, turning daily life into a data trail ready to be weaponized, Chicago is serving as one of its most visible targets. The city has long been a flashpoint for the oppressive expansion of digital surveillance. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), universities, and local police have all deployed powerful new technologies to… |
(2025-10-28). When Home Office Decisions Tear Communities Apart. thecanary.co Home Office immigration decisions often force families apart and disrupt entire communities. Rejected visa applications and residency permits leave people separated, unable to plan their futures, and facing difficult legal hurdles. Policies shaping UK immigration have become steadily more complicated. Applicants now must meet detailed requirements, keep up with ever-shifting rules, and avoid small administrative […] | By
(2025-10-28). Lavrov: West is openly preparing for major war in Europe. eng.belta.by Western countries make no secret that they are preparing for a new major European war, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said at the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security.
(2025-10-28). Trump, Japan Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump has met Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo, welcoming her pledge to accelerate a military buildup and signing deals on trade and critical minerals.
(2025-10-28). Green Party close the gap on Labour as they hit huge milestone. thecanary.co New polling has shown the Green Party are a hair's breadth away from Labour: üö® NEW | Greens at 16%, 1pt shy of Labour ‚û°Ô∏è REF — 27% (+1) üî¥ LAB — 17% (-3) üîµ CON — 17% (-) üü¢ GRN — 16% (+1) üü LD — 15% (-) Via @YouGov, 26-27 Oct (+/- vs […] | By
(2025-10-28). Federal workers go hungry as they get $0 paychecks. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Many thousands whose only income is the paycheck they get from their employer, the federal government, got their first $0 paychecks last Friday. It was what more than 750,000 of them earned despite having worked every day for a full pay period. In addition, there are 670,000 federal workers furloughed without pay. And that doesn't …
(2025-10-28). When urgency matters: Understanding interlocutory orders in Australian family law. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-28). CPJ calls for transparent US investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. cpj.org New York, October 28, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists renewed its call for an independent and transparent investigation into Israel's killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, after a news report suggested the United States watered down its conclusions in an assessment of the circumstances surrounding her death. Abu Akleh, one of the…
(2025-10-28). Wang, Rubio hold phone call to prepare ground for high-level engagements. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, expressing hope that both sides would meet each other halfway to make good preparations for high-level exchanges, and create conditions for the development of bilateral ties.
(2025-10-28). Indonesia is building an economy that combines "the best of socialism and capitalism" peoplesdispatch.org Amid the legacy of a decade of infrastructure development and the ambition to add value to its productive base, Indonesia is testing a model that blends an active state and a market economy. | After joining the BRICS and consolidating itself as Southeast Asia's greatest power, the country is trying to turn its demographic weight and geopolitical relevance into industrial capacity. The decade from 2014 to 2024, under the presidency of Joko Widodo — or Jokowi — accelerated infrastructure and shortened logistics distances in Indonesia, but left the challenge of turning asphalt and concrete into productiv…
(2025-10-28). Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island's strongest storm on record. aljazeera.com Officials urge people to stay indoors as Category 5 storm bears down on Caribbean nation.
(2025-10-28). A Western Financial Whip Was Lifted From South Africa's Back — But Now We Need Another. counterpunch.org 
The October 24 decision by the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to end the 'grey list' stigmatization against the banking systems of South Africa, Mozambique, Nigeria and Burkina Faso raises tough questions about these societies' self-interest, in contrast to the real winners from the move: free-wheeling financiers of capital flight, of drugs and of (alleged)
(2025-10-28). Iran cooperation with IAEA based on parliament's law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — "The basis for our cooperation with the IAEA is a piece of legislation approved by the parliament and also the decisions by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)," according to the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.
(2025-10-28). CSTO chief: Work continues on collective security strategy. eng.belta.by Work continues to extend the current CSTO collective security strategy, CSTO Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Imangali Tasmagambetov said at the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security.
(2025-10-28). You Believe The Mainstream Narrative? Of Course You Do, You're Twelve. thealtworld.com 
The ultimate expression of You think Hamas killed Israelis because they're a bunch of monsters who hate Jews? Of course you do, you're twelve. | You think Trump is trying to get rid of Maduro because Maduro is an evil dictator who…
(2025-10-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-28). Stop war with Venezuela; Colombia sign-on letter; Other actions and resources. afgj.org 
It is vital we do everything we can not just to stop a "hot war" with Venezuela, but to stop the ongoing hybrid war and blockade and sanctions that are so damaging. While Venezuela is the focal point of conflict at this time, the threat is not toward just one country. Colombia, Cuba, and Occupied…
(2025-10-28). Endangered Chinese white dolphin found dead on Guangdong beach after difficult birth. ecns.cn The body of a Chinese white dolphin, a nationally first-class protected wild animal and endangered species, was found Sunday on a beach in Tanbei Bayon Naozhou Island in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, according to media reports.
(2025-10-28). Trump to revamp ICE because fascist shock-troops aren't being fascist enough. thecanary.co The Trump administration is planning a major revamp of Immigration and Customs Control (ICE) leadership. Reports suggest this is because the organisation — whose hooded, militarised goons have been kidnapping people off American streets for months — aren't hitting targets. Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller wants 3,000 'illegals' caught per day, but ICE […] | By
(2025-10-28). Air Pollution Raises Dementia and Aneurysm Rupture Risk. globalresearch.ca PM2.5 particles increase dementia risk by 8% for every 5 micrograms per cubic meter increase. These ultrafine particles travel directly to the brain through nasal pathways | Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter doubles brain aneurysm rupture risk, with damage accumulating …
(2025-10-28). Alassane Ouattara wins Cote d'Ivoire's presidential election with 89.77 pct of votes — CEI. independent.co.ug 
ABIDJAN | Xinhua | Cote d'Ivoire's incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, candidate of the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace, has won a fourth term in the presidential election with 89.77 percent of the votes, according to provisional results released Monday by the country's Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). According to the CEI, Ouattara garnered 3,759,030 …
(2025-10-28). The West's new gold rush is the data center boom. grist.org 
A new kind of gold rush is sweeping the West, and this time the prize isn't minerals but megawatts. From Phoenix to Colorado's Front Range, data centers are arriving with outsize demands for power and water. Across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, new data centers are expected…
(2025-10-28). Over 23,000 families lost child benefit for going on holiday thanks to HMRC error. thecanary.co UK tax agency, HMRC, has been forced to apologise after thousands of families had their child benefits stopped — because they took their kids on holiday. Back in August, the government announced that a new specialist team would stop over £350 million in child benefit fraud in the next five years. The team would do […] | By
(2025-10-28). Cristiano Ronaldo rested, Al-Nassr defeats FC Goa 2-1. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al Nassr, playing its AFC Champions League Two group stage match without its Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Wednesday, defeated FC Goa 2-1.
(2025-10-28). Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks. whyy.org A shortage of air traffic controllers caused The Federal Aviation Administration reported
(2025-10-28). Hezbollah-Amal Parliamentary Delegation Tells PM Salam: Government Has to Hold Elections as Scheduled. english.almanar.com.lb 
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received today at the Grand Serail a parliamentary delegation that included members from the "Loyalty to the Resistance" bloc, the "Development and Liberation" bloc, and MP Jihad Al-Samad. Speaking on the delegation behalf, MP Ali Hassan Khalil said: "We discussed a bill to amend the current electoral law, and we emphasized …
(2025-10-28). Microsoft and OpenAI Restructure Partnership, Paving Way for Groundbreaking AI Developments. devdiscourse.com In a significant shift, Microsoft and OpenAI revealed a restructuring deal that allows OpenAI to move towards public offerings. This enables the company to generate capital to meet its ambitious data center and AI technology goals, transforming its financial outlook and operational structure.
(2025-10-28). 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…
(2025-10-28). Bruno en la ONU: "La AGNU no es un grupo de Signal ni es la Cámara de Representantes" cubadebate.cu El Embajador de Estados Unidos ante las Naciones Unidas, Mike Waltz, incurrió en múltiples falsedades durante su intervención en el debate sobre la resolución que exige el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. Waltz recibió una contundente reacción del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, quien desde su escaño interrumpió al representante estadounidense.
(2025-10-28). North Korea's Missile Test Amidst APEC Meetings. devdiscourse.com North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles on Tuesday, testing them in the waters west of the Korean peninsula. This development was reported by state media KCNA on Wednesday as regional leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, prepare for meetings in South Korea.
(2025-10-28). 10 Affordable renovation ideas to instantly boost your home's value in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-28). Cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy. sanews.gov.za Cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy | The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, underscoring the growing importance of cruise tourism in the region. | The vessel's arrival at the weekend, officially marked the opening of the 2025/26 Cruise Season in Nelson Mandela Bay. | Her timely berthing in the Bay sets the stage for a total of 25 confirmed cruise liner call-ins, including nine overnight stays, which are expected…
(2025-10-28). Millions Face Soaring Health Insurance Premiums If ACA Subsidies Aren't Extended. truthout.org The central fight in the U.S. federal government shutdown has been over healthcare costs, with Democrats demanding that Republicans agree to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act set to expire this Saturday. Without an extension of those subsidies, health premiums could more than double for millions of people across the country. The enhanced subsidies were first put in place during the… |
(2025-10-28). Netflix series confirms major new cast for season 2. tribune.com.pk 
Netflix has officially announced the full lineup of new cast members joining the highly anticipated second season of its hit original series. | The upcoming season is set to expand its world with a mix of established Hollywood stars and fresh faces, signaling a major step forward for the show's story and scale. | Among the newest additions are Mikaela Hoover, Rigo Sanchez, Yonda Thomas, James Hiroyuki Liao, Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, Anton David Jeftha, Charithra Chandran, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Katey Sagal, and Joe Manganiello. The list also includes Mark Harelik, Daniel Lasker, Camrus Johnson, Jazzara Ja…
(2025-10-28). FIFA adds 1 million World Cup tickets for sale in second phase. aljazeera.com Tickets are being made available via an early draw that allows host countries a domestic exclusivity time slot.
(2025-10-28). Indian refiners pause new Russian oil orders, await clarity, say sources. geo.tv 
(2025-10-28). Trump's Politics of Defecation. counterpunch.org 
Recently, Donald Trump shared a video known as the "Flying King"— an AI-generated spectacle in which he pilots a fighter plane emblazoned with the words "King Trump," raining brown sludge, representing excrement, onto a group of protesters below. This grotesque display seems to be a direct response to the widespread "No Kings" protests, where citizens
(2025-10-28). Blue Pacific's unfinished business West Papua and regional integrity. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Ali Mirin When the Pacific Islands Forum concluded in Honiara last month, leaders pledged regional unity under the motto "Iumi Tugeda" — "We are Together". Eighteen Pacific heads of government reached agreements on climate resilience and nuclear-free oceans. They signed the Pacific Resilience Facility treaty and endorsed Australia's proposal to jointly host the…
(2025-10-28). Is controlling el-Fasher a game-changer in Sudan's war? aljazeera.com Sudan's army says it's pulled out of el-Fasher in North Darfur state.
(2025-10-28). GenZ Protests Worldwide — Regime Change or "Youth Bulge" ? The Globalization of Mass Poverty and Despair. globalresearch.ca Countries as diverse as Peru, Indonesia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nepal, and Kenya appear peripheral to our perception.
(2025-10-28). Social housing landlords must deal with mould and damp, says new law. thecanary.co The government has introduced new laws which protect social housing tenants from emergency hazards, damp and mould. The first face of Awaab's Law came into force yesterday, Monday, 27 October. It means that landlords now have a legal duty to fix emergency health and safety standards within 24 hours. They must also investigate significant mould […] | By
(2025-10-28). If 'business as usual' is so utterly broken, why do we keep doing it? onlineopinion.com.au We've diagnosed the disease but keep prescribing the same medicine. Why Australia's planning and infrastructure systems can't stop doing what doesn't work.
(2025-10-28). Iranian athlete Keyhan banned for eight years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian 3,000 meters runner Hossein Keyhani has been banned for eight years following a positive test for erythropoietin (EPO).
(2025-10-28). Israeli drone strike kills two brothers in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike killed two Lebanese brothers on Monday in the town of al-Bayyad, southern Lebanon, the latest in a series of attacks threatening the fragile November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, the victims, aged 25 and 30, died when their family's carpentry workshop was struck in the Tyre district. The state-run National News Agency said the blast sparked secondary explosions, leaving rescuers to sift through debris. The attack raises the death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon this month to at least 27, including 13 since early October,…
(2025-10-28). Clueless HMRC robs benefits after failing to figure out how Ireland works. thecanary.co British tax authorities have been forced into a humiliating apology, after the extreme stinginess of their attempted benefit clawbacks led to a balls-up depriving hundreds of residents in the north of Ireland of child benefit payments. A spokesperson for HMRC said: We're sorry that a small number of customers in Northern Ireland have mistakenly had their […] | By
(2025-10-28). 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.
(2025-10-28). Saudi Arabia: Release 10 Nubian Egyptian Men Immediately. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Top row from left: (1) Dr. Farajallah Ahmed Yousif; (2) Abdullah Jumaa Ali Bahr; (3) Mohamed Fathallah Shater; (4) Saleh Jumaa Ahmed | Lower row from left: (1) Ali Jumaa Ali Bahr; (2) Adel Sayed Ibrahim Fakir; (3) Jamal Abdullah Masri; (4) Wael Ahmed Hassan Ishaq | © 2022 Private…
(2025-10-28). Calls Grow for Humanitarian Ceasefire in Sudan as RSF Forces Seize Key City of El Fasher in Darfur. democracynow.org 
Sudan's military has withdrawn from El Fasher, its last stronghold in the country's Darfur region, ceding control of the city to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after an 18-month siege. The United Nations and the African Union have called for safe passage for civilians and an immediate ceasefire, condemning reports of war crimes by RSF fighters including summary executions of civilians. Fighting between the Sudanese military and RSF has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced about 12 million since 2023. | "This just shows us that what the Sudanese Armed Forces have been promising, w…
(2025-10-28). Dodik: NATO is no longer a guarantor of security. eng.belta.by NATO has become an instrument of political pressure, Milorad Dodik | emphasized. "In the Balkans, that was just a training exercise before | what they are now doing to Russia. It is absolutely clear to us what is | happening now. Of course, it is all a desire to seize resources," he…
(2025-10-28). Police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas leaves at least 60 people dead. aljazeera.com The raid is already being called the most lethal police action in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(2025-10-28). Anti-smog guns risk aggravating water scarcity in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore, already facing a rapidly declining groundwater crisis, may face a new threat of water scarcity due to the Punjab government's use of water cannons or anti-smog guns to reduce smog and air pollution. | As the smog season approaches, water cannon vehicles can be seen across various roads in Lahore spraying fine mist into the air to reduce dust and particulate matter. In the initial phase, fifteen vehicles are being used on a trial basis in different areas. Each water cannon can hold 12,000 liters of water and completes its spraying cycle within an hour. | According to Sajid Bashir, spokesperson for the P…
(2025-10-28). Belarus, Thailand discuss cooperation in sports, tourism. eng.belta.by Belarus' Sports and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Russia and concurrently to Belarus Sasiwat Wongsinsawat.
(2025-10-28). Wednesday 10/29: ICE Out of Bay Area – In-Person Conversation in Mountain View. indybay.org Private home in Mountain View…
(2025-10-28). Vijay Prashad: To Free Africa, Stop Stealing Its Wealth. consortiumnews.com In Senegal and many other countries, the IMF's approval of irregular financial practices has undermined sovereignty and favored multinational corporations. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In February 2025, Senegal's Court of Auditors released a report that found "anomalies" in…
(2025-10-28). Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-10-28). Sri Lankan student leaders lament government refusal to meet demands. wsws.org The Inter-University Student Federation has halved its previous long-held demands for a 6 percent budget allocation for education and is calling instead for a 3 percent allocation.
(2025-10-28). Iran ready to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan: pres. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — In a meeting with the Pakistani Interior Minister on Tuesday, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Tehran readiness to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes.
(2025-10-28). China exhorta a Estados Unidos a dejar de socavar la paz en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu El portavoz de la Cancillería Guo Jiakun llamó a Washington a volver a la cooperación normal en materia de aplicación de la ley y judicial a través de marcos jurídicos bilaterales y multilaterales. Las acciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, con el despliegue de buques de guerra aumentan las tensiones en la región ante una posible intervención militar en el país sudamericano.
(2025-10-28). Peruvian left-wing presidential candidate Guillermo Bermejo imprisoned and sentenced to 15 years. peoplesdispatch.org Bermejo's defense team has rejected the accusations and denounced alleged political persecution. Bermejo was emerging as one of the most highly rated presidential candidates in the Andean country.
(2025-10-28). Starmer is happy about the UK-Turkey arms trade deal that can't be a good thing. thecanary.co 
We all hate to see Keir Starmer happy. Which, as it happens, works out fine because his government is such a shambling disaster that it's a vanishingly rare sight. But yesterday, 27 October, he did look chuffed. Why, you may ask? Well, he signed an arms deal obviously. The UK is selling 20 Typhoon fighter […] | By
(2025-10-28). Reform UK Treasurer Profited From Financial Ties to Elon Musk and Trump's Silicon Valley Billionaires. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage's Reform UK claims to represent a people's revolt against the political elite. But documents reviewed by Byline Times, alongside corporate and regulatory filings in London and the United States, reveal that the party's own Treasurer was recently invested with the same Silicon Valley donor bloc — including Elon Musk – that powered Donald Trump's return. | The relationship highlights how the party's finances have been linked to the fortunes of America's pro-Trump elite, as Reform mirrors their pro-fossil fuel agenda and attacks on Net Zero. | Reform UK's Treasurer and property billionaire Nick…
(2025-10-28). US Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies Aim for Economic Advantage, Not Aid to Kiev. globalresearch.ca The United States announced on October 22 that it will impose sanctions on Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft in response to Moscow's alleged lack of commitment to resolving the conflict with Ukraine. The two oil industry giants are the leading …
(2025-10-28). 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).
(2025-10-28). The Big Myth of Market Fundamentalism. indybay.org In the modern world, people talk as though the market is a deity. The market is a tool. It is a means to social outcome and satisfaction that can be positive, but it's not a deity. You don't turn society inside out to serve the market. The market is there to serve the people and their social goals. (Rob Johnson)…
(2025-10-28). Facing US Military Aggression, Venezuela Launches Simón Bolívar International Brigades. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "We have received proposals from all over Latin America and the Caribbean, from Asia, Africa, and from many other places. I have seen videos on social media from many people, social leaders, saying that they too are getting ready," Maduro said. | He added that the international brig…
(2025-10-28). Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discusses the parliamentary elections with a delegation from the Loyalty to the Resistance and Development and Liberation blocs. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-28). The US Warships Off Venezuela Aren't There to Fight Drugs. counterpunch.org Ten thousand soldiers on board 10 US warships, including a nuclear submarine, several destroyers and a missile cruiser, patrol the southern Caribbean in what is the largest US military build-up in the region in decades. At least seven boats allegedly transporting drugs have been bombed, resulting in the extrajudicial killing of more than 32 people.
(2025-10-28). Friday 10/31: Halloween Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman Plaza near Embarcadero BART – foot of Market Street by the Ferry Building and then ride through the streets…
(2025-10-28). Three Palestinians murdered in Israeli raid in Jenin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) — Three Palestinians were murdered early on Tuesday following a brutal Israeli raid in Jenin, local media reported.
(2025-10-28). Trump praises Japan's 'great' female leader in talks on trade, critical minerals. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2025. — ReutersLeaders meet in Tokyo, set to visit US naval base.Shipbuilding, soybeans, gas are on the agenda, sources…
(2025-10-28). No Kings, the Second Time Around. counterpunch.org 
Yes, in the ever more ominously unsettled (dis-)United States of Donald J. Trump, I recently went to the "hate America" rally in New York City. Or at least that's what Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson insisted it was. Who knew that so unbelievably many Americans, millions of us across the United States, would "hate"
(2025-10-28). TDU Inviting Trump Supporter IBT President Sean to TDU Convention for Endorsement. indybay.org The Teamsters For A Democratic Union TDU is having their national convention in Chicago and is inviting as a special guest Teamster president Sean O'Brien to speak and the leadership are pushing the Trump supporter to be endorsed by the TDU. A rally will be held in Chicago to protest the support for IBT president Sean O'Brien…
(2025-10-28). Ten lies the US Ambassador told the UN about the blockade on Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org Ahead of the UN vote on the US-imposed blockade on Cuba, the US once again spread lies about the nature and intent of its coercive policy on Cuba…
(2025-10-28). Trump's Third Term Tease Meets Constitutional Reality. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump's hints at seeking a third term are thwarted by constitutional constraints and opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Despite Trump's suggestive comments, a constitutional amendment for such a bid would be a lengthy process, Johnson reiterated.
(2025-10-28). White House confirms Trump, Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea. ummid.com US President Donald Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea, the White House has confirmed.
(2025-10-28). Tusk: Poland might open two border crossings with Belarus in November. eng.belta.by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced today that Warsaw is preparing to open two border crossings with Belarus —Bobrowniki and Ku≈∫nica — in November, as reported by the Onet news platform.
(2025-10-28). 'You're the first woman to…': Trump to Japan PM | Takaichi impresses US President with baseball info. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for being Japan's first female leader during their summit in Tokyo, praising her as a "great" and "highly respected" politician and offering full US support and friendship. The leaders celebrated a new trade deal and the signing of a framework on critical minerals, both aimed at strengthening the US-Japan partnership amid strategic competition with China.
(2025-10-28). King Trump: Golfing while Rome Burns. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Yes, in the ever more ominously unsettled (dis-)United States of Donald J. Trump, I recently went to the "hate America" rally in New York City. Or at least that's what Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson insisted it was. Who knew that so unbelievably many Americans, millions of us …
(2025-10-28). Oreshnik missiles to be deployed in Belarus in December. eng.belta.by Natalya Eismont said: "The work to enable conditions for Oreshnik missiles in the Republic of Belarus is nearly over. The missiles will be put on combat alert in December 2025. This is why all kinds of speculations about whether Oreshnik will be deployed or not are now over."
(2025-10-28). China optimizes qualified foreign institutional investor scheme. ecns.cn China's securities regulator announced on Monday that it has released a new work plan to optimize the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) scheme, one of the country's earliest programs for opening up its capital market.
(2025-10-28). Stunning autumn scenery of Hinggan League in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Maple trees look stunning in autumn at Wujiaofeng Scenic Area in Horqin Right Wing Middle Banner of Hinggan League, drawing crowds of visitors.
(2025-10-28). Europe's Defence Roadmap 2030 Lays the Groundwork for Dictatorship and Global War. globalresearch.ca The events of the past days mark a new stage in the imperialist military escalation against Russia and the preparations for a third world war.
(2025-10-28). The Disgraceful History of Erasing Black Cemeteries in the United States. counterpunch.org 
The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot. Holding the remains of upward of 22,000 enslaved and free people of color, the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground in Richmond, Virginia, established in 1816, sits amid highways and surface roads. Above the expanse of unmarked graves loom a deserted auto shop, a power substation, a massive
(2025-10-28). UN Climate Progress Report Ahead of COP30 Is "a Warning Siren" truthout.org Ahead of the United Nations' global summit on the climate emergency in Belém, Brazil, a report on countries' climate plans released Tuesday served as both "a progress update and a warning siren," one campaigner said. According to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Synthesis Report, governments have submitted plans to the UN that would reduce fossil fuel emissions by just 10% |
(2025-10-28). Millions Face Soaring Health Insurance Premiums as GOP Refuses to Extend Obamacare Subsidies. democracynow.org 
The central fight in the U.S. federal government shutdown has been over healthcare costs, with Democrats demanding that Republicans agree to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act set to expire this Saturday. Without an extension of those subsidies, health premiums could more than double for millions of people across the country. The enhanced subsidies were first put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. | "The purpose of healthcare has increasingly become profit-making rather than a public service," says Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, professor of public health at Hunter College and co-founder of Ph…
(2025-10-28). 'Helped' Against Your Will. progressive.org Use of involuntary psychiatric treatment is expanding nationwide. In New York City, an alternative is on the ballot.
(2025-10-28). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.