aljazeera.com (2025-10-24). LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza's Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire
The United Nations wants Israel to allow in "more [aid] trucks at more crossing points" to Gaza, an official says, as aid levels remain far lower than specified by the ceasefire agreement. | Palestinians in Gaza continue to struggle to find food and clean water despite the ceasefire, and many remain unable to return to their homes due to the presence of Israeli troops.
middleeasteye.net (2025-10-24). Gaza can be healed, but not by the same hands that destroyed her
No aid package can replace accountability and justice. True recovery requires a worldwide awakening
(2025-10-24). Children Carrying Heaviest Burden of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. ummid.com From amputations to starvation and fetal deformities, Gaza's children carry the heaviest burden of Israel's genocide.
aa.com.tr (2025-10-24). Gaza Tribunal hears harrowing testimonies accusing Israel of genocide
The Gaza Tribunal's final session continued Thursday at Istanbul University with harrowing testimonies from survivors and scholars accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians and dismantling the foundations of international law.
(2025-10-24). Nuclear bomb hit it, but not Genocide: Jared Kushner on Gaza. ummid.com Jared Kushner, the Jewish billionaire son-in-law of US President Trump, who recently visited Gaza, said it looks as if the besieged strip has been hit by nuclear bomb, but refused to call it Genocide.
(2025-10-24). Leading Jewish figures call for sanctions against Israel. ummid.com Over 400 prominent Jews, including Oscar winners, former officials and prominent authors, have called upon the United Nations and other world leaders to sanction Israel for committing Genocide in Gaza.
(2025-10-24). Video: far-right MEP tells Gaza flotilla veteran MEP "Go back home" for opposing genocide. thecanary.co Staggering displays of arrogance and naked racism from Israel supporters are hardly unusual, but every now and then one says something that still manages to make the jaw drop. Like far-right French MEP Marion Maréchal — formerly known as Marion le Pen, niece of fascist French politician Marine le Pen, on Thursday. Maréchal boasted to […] | By
(2025-10-24). Saturday 10/25: Screening of film "Sitting on the Fence: Is New Zealand complicit in the Gaza Genocide?" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDxG……
(2025-10-24). The Facelessness of Making Peace from Genocide and Global Decay. globalresearch.ca US President Trump announced the Trump Peace Plan (Peace 2025), which aims to end the two-year genocide in Gaza and bears his name, with a large theatrical performance in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025. It was almost like …
(2025-10-24). Pathetic Kamala Harris makes excuses to Palestine protestors in Southbank. thecanary.co Activists disrupted a Kamala Harris event last night, calling out the former US presidential hopeful for her complicity in Israel's genocide of the people of Palestine. Outside London's Southbank Centre, watched by a contingent of cops, around 30 protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted "Kamala Harris is not welcome here". They displayed banners bearing the […] | By
(2025-10-24). 2,100 arrested for carrying Palestine Action signs. workers.org 
The British legal system has decided that carrying a sign reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action" is an infraction carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail. London demonstrations to support Palestine Action. According to the British police, nearly 2,100 people have been arrested on anti-terrorist charges . . . |
(2025-10-24). How UN Betrayal of West Papua Led to Genocide, Step by Step. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-24). Another child starves to death in Gaza at the hands of Israel. thecanary.co 
As Rimmas Talat Karim becomes the fifth child in Gaza to starve to death at the hands of the Israeli occupation, 41 international NGOs (INGO) are calling for the Israeli occupation to allow the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave. Continued breaches of ceasefire agreement by 'Israel' These NGOs claim that Israeli occupation […] | By
(2025-10-24). Int'l Court of Justice Finds Israelis Broke Law by Starving Palestinians of Gaza. scheerpost.com International Court of Justice HQ. International Court of Justice; originally uploaded by Yeu Ninje at en.wikipedia., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Juan Cole / Ann Arbor (Informed…
(2025-10-24). As a Palestinian Pastor, I Can't Call This 'Peace' Plan Justice. globalresearch.ca In Palestine, we welcomed the news of a ceasefire with hope—a fragile, trembling hope. After months of unbearable horror, we allowed ourselves to exhale. For the people of Gaza, it meant a pause in the killing, a night of uneasy …
(2025-10-24). Marco Rubio Is the Latest US Official To Arrive in Israel for 'Bibi-Sitting'. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Thursday, making him the fourth Trump administration official to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week and push for Israel to comply with the Gaza ceasefire deal, which Israeli media is referring to as "Bibi-sitting." "[T]he President has made this a top priority, I …
(2025-10-24). Peace in Gaza Depends on Palestinians' Right to Remain—and Return. fpif.org Amid some extremely cautious optimism for peace following a tenuous and The plan's twelfth point says, "No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return." The plan goes even further, saying, "We will…
(2025-10-24). Countdown to closure: Israel braces for new hostage remains from Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to a report from the Hebrew broadcaster Kan on Friday morning, Israel is getting ready to receive a new batch of hostage remains from Gaza by the end of this week. The expected transfer comes after Israel and the United States put more diplomatic pressure on Hamas and regional mediators to speed up progress on the issue. Israeli officials think that Hamas is still holding on to several bodies that could be given up right away. | The Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) says that Hamas can return at least 10 of the 13 Israeli hostages' bodies without needing help from other countri…
(2025-10-24). Why Abolition Matters in This Moment. counterpunch.org 
It feels like the world is spinning out of control as militarized violence, climate chaos, economic inequality, and authoritarianism escalate. At the same time, I've been inspired by an expanding sense of global solidarity, epitomized by the thousands who traveled to Egypt for the March to Gaza this past June and the millions who watched
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). SA welcomes ICJ's advisory opinion calling Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes ICJ's advisory opinion calling Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza | South Africa has welcomed the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel's obligations. | As a Member State of the United Nations (UN) and an occupying power, the ICJ said Israel is expected to fulfil its responsibilities by facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and respecting the rights and needs of the people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. | On Wednesday, the ICJ, which is the UN's top court, delivered a non-binding opinion in The Hague, Netherl…
(2025-10-24). As a Palestinian, Trump's 20-Point Gaza "Peace Plan" Scares Me. juancole.com Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Like most Palestinians, I was initially excited about the ceasefire agreement in Gaza — even though, judging by recent history, Israel has breached every agreement it signed and never lived to its commitments. But I've concluded that Trump's twenty-point plan will only lead to the continuation of suffering. …
(2025-10-24). Trump's push to uphold Gaza ceasefire is creating a political crisis in Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Israel isn't a vassal state of the U.S., JD Vance said. But when it comes to the ceasefire in Gaza and annexing the West Bank, Israeli decision-making is deeply intertwined with Washington's current priorities.
(2025-10-24). Video: Witkoff lets slip Kushner working on Gaza theft since before Israel destroyed it. thecanary.co US current affairs show 60 Minutes interviewed Donald Trump's Middle East envoy earlier this week, alongside Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner — who runs his family property development business since his father Charles was convicted twenty years ago on eighteen criminal charges including illegal campaign contributions, witness tampering and tax evasion. Kushner Sr was pardoned by Trump […] | By
(2025-10-24). Nowhere to run: Palestine law group continues pursuit of Israel war criminals. thecanary.co The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) are going after alleged British-Israeli war criminals. They've now started a process to "prosecute a dual national British-Israeli citizen". The individual "is alleged to have committed the offence of enlisting in the service of a foreign state". The ICJP say that is contrary to Section 4 of […] | By
(2025-10-24). Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa's perfect Europa League start came undone in a shock 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as new Rangers boss Danny Rohl suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brann in his first game in charge. | Villa had backed up their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating Bologna and Feyenoord to get their European campaign off to a flying start. | Despite Unai Emery making seven changes, the visitors in the Netherlands started strongly when Evann Guessand fired in his first Villa goal. | However, in wild weather conditions, the home side secured a famous win in their first ever experience of group st…
(2025-10-24). De Zerbi's Marseille aim to hold on to top spot in Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Marseille suffered a setback in the Champions League in midweek but are hoping to hold on to first place in Ligue 1 as they go to Lens on Saturday looking down on Paris Saint-Germain from the French summit. | It has been an outstanding start to the season for Roberto De Zerbi's team, who lost their first outing in Ligue 1 but have won six out of seven games since then to lead the way by a point from PSG. | They have scored four goals or more on three occasions, including in a 6-2 demolition of Le Havre last weekend when Mason Greenwood netted four times. | There has also been a rare victory against great rival…
(2025-10-24). SEPTA's Aging Railcar Crisis: A Looming Fire Hazard Amidst Funding Struggles. devdiscourse.com U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stern warning to a Pennsylvania transit agency about fire risks associated with its aging Silverliner IV railcars. The Federal Railroad Administration has mandated urgent action to address safety concerns following several fires.
(2025-10-24). German police shoot German soldier during NATO drill — you couldn't make it up. thecanary.co German police in the Bavarian town of Erding have wounded a German soldier in a friendly fire incident — that the writers of Dad's Army would have rejected as too ridiculous — because they hadn't noticed that NATO was conducting a "large-scale" anti-Russian exercise in their town and across Bavaria. As German station Deutsche Welle (DW) […] | By
(2025-10-24). AUKUS reloaded: Trump's billion-dollar push turning Australia into America's Indo-Pacific arsenal against China. infobrics.org The US—Australia submarine pact now comes bundled with a rare-earth supply offensive aimed at Beijing. This is about militarizing resources and edging the Pacific closer to confrontation.
(2025-10-24). German government to pay US Army employees amid US government shutdown. peoplesdispatch.org The news may seem almost satirical at first glance. Because the US government has been unable to pay its employees for three weeks due to the shutdown, the German government is stepping in. 12,000 civilian US Army employees working in Germany are Reports indicate that German inquiries in Washington about when the salaries would be released went unanswered. Ne…
(2025-10-24). Universities tell Trump "No compact!" workers.org 
Following President Donald Trump's tactics of dangling the promise of giving or the threat of withholding federal grant monies in exchange for compliance with his reactionary policies, nine colleges and universities were sent a memo called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," in early October. The colleges receiving . . . |
(2025-10-24). What we See in Ishiba's resignation and the LDP leadership election: Say NO to militarization and the rise of xenophobia. uwidata.com By Aiko Fujimoto Following the crushing defeat in the Upper House election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 17, with the LDP leadership election set for October 4. During this period, opinion polls showed that while some believed "there was no need to resign," more than "he should resign." Multiple "Don't Resign, …
(2025-10-24). The Space Mirror Mirage: Physics, Economics, and the Glow of Investor Illusion. wattsupwiththat.com Reflect Orbital's plan to light up the night sky might succeed — just not in the way it intends. It will illuminate the widening gap between technological imagination and physical possibility, and the even wider gap between venture capital dreams and economic sense. Like a mirror catching sunlight, it dazzles briefly — before fading into the cold dark of space.
(2025-10-24). Noboa's iron first forces end of CONAIE's national strike in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org According to the president of CONAIE, the decision was made in response to the crackdown by law enforcement. The death toll stands at three, with hundreds injured after nearly 30 days of protests.
(2025-10-24). Televisión cubana festeja sus 75 años por el pueblo y su Revolución. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió este jueves un reconocimiento a la televisión cubana por su quehacer al servicio del pueblo. | Durante el agasajo, en el Memorial José Martí, de La Habana, en vísperas del aniversario 75 de ese medio de comunicación, el colectivo recibió la felicitación de manos de Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, miembro del CCPCC y jefa del Departamento Ideológico. | En el acto se entregaron varios reconocimientos como el Premio Nacional de Televisión por la Obra de la Vida. | En las palabras centrales, Ma…
(2025-10-24). 'Don't Scream Together' announced by Digital Cybercherries. tribune.com.pk 
Digital Cybercherries has officially announced Don't Scream Together, a new four-player cooperative horror game that expands on their viral hit Don't Scream. | The announcement teaser, showcases a dark forest environment where players must stay quiet, literally, to survive. | 'DONT SCREAM TOGETHER' has just been announced. | • 4 player online co-op | • If you scream, you all die | • If you scream and die, you can come back to hunt your friends | Releasing on Steam soon. | pic.twitter.com/LQhZwVvMqL | — The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) October 23, 2025 | Unlike the original single-pl…
(2025-10-24). David Marr interviews Chris Hedges for Club Media Mainstream. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). Late night Anti-ICE protesters shot with live ammunition by state security forces! indybay.org Late night Anti-ICE protesters shot with live ammunition by state security forces! www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/10/24/coast-gu……
(2025-10-24). Saturday 10/25: What social movements need: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2025-10-24). Wednesday 11/5: Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Neighborhood Open House. indybay.org Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: Wedding Planner Gingerly Asks Taylor Swift If She's Considered Dance Lessons. theonion.com NEW YORK—Attempting to broach the sensitive subject as delicately as possible, Taylor Swift's wedding planner reportedly asked the artist Friday if she had ever considered dance lessons. "They're completely optional, of course, but a lot of brides find them quite helpful," said event organizer Riley Hirsh, who spoke in a soft voice as she assured …
(2025-10-24). Ordinance Shelved at Meeting of the Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors. indybay.org Today's meeting at the board of supervisors 10/21/25, the proposed ordinance by the board of supervisors that would allow destruction of towed vehicles and change the definition of abandoned to include vehicles that lack registration.
(2025-10-24). The Great Barrier Reef, Collapsing? counterpunch.org 
It's the largest living structure on Earth, 3,000 individual reefs, 900 islands, 1,430 miles, and it may be collapsing. Alas, The Great Barrier Reef Annual Summary Report of Coral Reef Conditions, 2024-2025 presents a dire picture, the poorest condition ever, the worst report in recorded history. Moreover, mass bleaching of coral has been confirmed in 83 countries. Something is seriously wrong with the oceans; this is too anomalous, too massive to ignore as a passing one-off event.
(2025-10-24). Iran calls for unity in reviving water resources at OIC water ministers' meeting in Jeddah. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said it is time for Muslim countries to restore their shared heritage of water management through collective action, noting that cooperation rather than rivalry is essential for protecting vital water resources.
(2025-10-24). SF Unionists Call for General Strike to Stop Raids, Jailing of Migrants as Trump Sends ICE. indybay.org Trade unionists held a press conference in San Francisco announcing that UAW 2320 Elderly Care attorneys will stop work to protest the role of ICE and to support a general strike on October 24th.
(2025-10-24). Expert testimony reveals Delta Tunnel violates California's climate and affordability goals. indybay.org The DCP would have profound adverse effects on tribal economies and cultures and communities of color.
(2025-10-24). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-10-24). "Jack Boot C" Ciattarelli Campaign a Parade of White Supremacists and Neo-Fascists? fightbackbetter.com Reprinted with permission from Earlier this month, a video was shared across social media of Jack C…
(2025-10-24). "Osama Bin Sikorski's" Incitement to Terrorism Risks Backfiring on Poland. globalresearch.ca Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recently coined the nickname "Osama Bin Sikorski" for Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski…
(2025-10-24). The Best Black Horror Movies To Watch For Spooky Season. newsone.com 
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, you sillies. It's spooky season! Growing up, my grandfather was a horror movie fanatic who made sure to pass that love on to me every fall. Should I have seen Scream when I was only five years old? Probably not, but it was the …
(2025-10-24). Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: an Appeal in a Time of Darkness. counterpunch.org 
We're not afraid, we're not trembling and our objective as journalists remains the same as it was in the 1990s when the first CounterPunch newsletter went to press: to question the received wisdom, call out political cant and cliches, expose injustices and follow the money wherever it leads and into whoever's pockets it stuffs. As CounterPunch founder Ken Silverstein, still one of the best investigative journalists around, said: "We're journalists, not ideologues. Everyone is fair game."
(2025-10-24). W Cape road upgrade to improve traffic flow. sanews.gov.za W Cape road upgrade to improve traffic flow | The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has completed a project to upgrade 3.8 km of the MR 201 (R301) from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway. | This stretch is located between the N1 at Paarl and Kliprug Road (OP5255). | The DOI Director for Operational Support, Jandré Bakker, said this section of the MR 201 is now classified as a Class E (ii) dual carriageway. | It has a width of five meters for most of its length, tapering to 1.9 meters at intersections to accommodate a right-turning lane. | In addition, there is a 2.8-meter surfaced shoulde…
(2025-10-24). Presidente Maduro agradece apoyo de Colombia ante agresión de EE.UU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro agradeció este jueves el apoyo de las Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia en medio de la agresión multiforme que ejecuta Estados Unidos, al tiempo que destacó que la clase obrera venezolana es el "mayor escudo" en defensa de la democracia, la constitución y la paz del país. | Durante la Juramentación de la Comisión Promotora para la Constituyente Obrera celebrada en Caracas, el jefe de Estado saludó a los militares colombianos que defienden la soberanía de Venezuela y a aquellos que aportaron información para neutralizar en mayo de 2020 un intento de invasión paramilitar desde C…
(2025-10-24). Iran becomes guest of honor of Antalya Tourism Fair. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Iran took part as a guest of honor at Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF) in Turkey which was held for the seventh time between October 22—24.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Almost 4,400 people abused by priests in Italy, alleges victims' group. geo.tv 
(2025-10-24). Tormenta tropical Melissa continúa con lento movimiento en el mar Caribe. radiohc.cu Durante las últimas horas la tormenta tropical Melissa ha mostrado poco cambio sobre aguas del mar Caribe, moviéndose lentamente al norte-noroeste, con ligeras fluctuaciones en su velocidad de traslación, que ahora es de cuatro kilómetros por hora, refiere el Aviso de ciclón tropical No. 6 del Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología de Cuba, Insmet. | Añade que a las seis de esta tarde su región central se estimó en los 15.6 grados de latitud Norte y los 75.5 grados de longitud Oeste, posición que la sitúa a unos 295 kilómetros al este-sudeste de Kingston, Jamaica. | Melissa tiene vientos máximos sost…
(2025-10-24). Cracks in the Unholy Alliance: Christian Zionism, Israeli Supremacy, and the Collapse of Strategic Containment. globalresearch.ca The alliance is cracking. Christian Zionism, Israeli supremacy, and U.S. strategic containment of Palestine have long masked and juggled their contradictions.
(2025-10-24). The Fraud serialisation, Part Twelve: first the Canary, then Corbyn. thecanary.co In the twelfth installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, the Canary and its supporters push back against Stop Funding Fake News and Rachel Riley — but then, they come for Corbyn. This is the sixth part of Chapter Three. In late March 2019, Stop Funding Fake News (SFFN) scored […] | By
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Ronaldo skips, but Al Nassr vs FC Goa ACL2 clash leaves fans in frenzy. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al Nassr will be playing its AFC Champions League Two match against FC Goa without its Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, but football fans in the Indian coastal state are already in frenzy.
(2025-10-24). Governo armênio enfrenta indignaàßà£o pública. globalresearch.ca O governo de Nikol Pashinyan na Armênia parece estar enfrentando uma crescente crise de legitimidade. Políticas repressivas contra opositores e figuras religiosas no país està£o gerando revolta pública, com a populaàßà£o exigindo a libertaàßà£o de vários prisioneiros em protestos massivos …
(2025-10-24). Don't Demolish Rent-Controlled Homes! Community Rallies for Truly Affordable Housing. indybay.org San Francisco, October 20, 2025 — Today at City Hall, the Race & Equity in all Planning Coalition (REP-SF) and our allies are rallying in support of truly affordable housing, before the Board of Supervisors' Land Use Committee hearing about Mayor Lurie's dangerous upzoning plan. Tenant advocates, small business owners, affordable housing groups, and families are sounding the alarm about Mayor Lurie's upzoning plan, which, if passed, will increase speculation and accelerate the displacement of tenants and small businesses across the city.
(2025-10-24). Architecture of Cities: Mapping Beauty VIII. counterpunch.org 
Walt Disney's The Wonderful World of Color— -comes to mind: RabelaisIan worlds explode upon contact like a supernova inviting intimate lovers and expansive dream makers to seek the great divide: I see the reflections beyond buildings, cities, continents and more: I am transported to the mingling of numbers on a page: 118 elements that are us.
(2025-10-24). Cultural heritage ministry seeks to introduce Iranian cuisine to the world. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts' policy is to move towards modern and experience-oriented tourism, and tries to introduce the story of Iranian cuisine, table and tourism to the world.
(2025-10-24). U.S. Military Manoeuvres in Caribbean Spark Tensions with Venezuela. devdiscourse.com The U.S. military's recent manoeuvres in the Caribbean, involving supersonic bombers near Venezuela, have intensified speculation about potential aggression towards President Nicolás Maduro's regime. This build-up follows recent training exercises simulating attacks, amid the tense geopolitical climate.
(2025-10-24). L'India sta riavvicinandosi all'Afghanistan per contenere il Pakistan? strategic-culture.su Il recente conflitto tra le due nazioni islamiche si svolge nel contesto di un rinnovato impegno diplomatico tra Afghanistan e India. | Segue nostro La recente decisione dell'India di riaprire la propria ambasciata a Kabul e di ricevere ufficialmente il ministro degli Esteri del governo afghano è arrivata in un momento delicato, caratterizzato da un breve ma intenso scontro armato tra le forze afghane e pakistane. Sebbene Nuova Delhi non…
(2025-10-24). Ecuador's president says he was target of attempted poisoning. scmp.com Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said on Thursday that an unknown assailant had attempted to poison him with chocolate and a jam laced with chemicals, gifted to him at a public event. | Noboa told CNN the presence of three "highly concentrated" toxic substances in the sweets "could not have been accidental", saying his team had proof to back up his claims. | The 37-year-old president said the toxic substances could not have come from the products themselves or their packaging.
(2025-10-24). Instead of Adding a Ballroom to the White House, Turn it Into a Museum. counterpunch.org 
Citing two Trump administration officials, NBC News reports that "the entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished 'within days'" to make room for something called either (depending on who you ask) the White House State Ballroom or the Donald J. Trump Ballroom at the White House — a 90,000-square-foot, 900-capacity party venue.
(2025-10-24). 18 Muslims in RJD first list of 143 for 2025 Bihar Elections. ummid.com As many as 18 Muslims have been included in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) first list of 143 candidates nominated for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
(2025-10-24). From the Acropolis to Mar-a-Lago: Trump and the ghost of Alcibiades. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). A Controversial Execution: Alabama's Use of Nitrogen Gas. devdiscourse.com In a controversial move, Alabama proceeded with the execution of Anthony Boyd using nitrogen gas, marking a significant moment in the debate over capital punishment. The state's action came despite a spirited dissent from the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal justices, who described the method as a cruel and unusual punishment.
(2025-10-24). Trump Admin Announces New, Bootleg, Right-Wing Pentagon Press Corps After Mainstream Media Rejects It. newsone.com 
Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty | Last month, the Defense Department reinforced the widespread belief that the Trump administration is a paranoid, free-speech-defying, authoritarian regime by unveiling a new policy that
(2025-10-24). Bid to Join EU Power Grid Will Make Baltic Countries Vulnerable. globalresearch.ca The European energy market is unsustainable, and by choosing to leave the Russian electricity system to join the European one, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will worsen their economic dependence.
(2025-10-24). Intestines of the Ukraine War. globalresearch.ca In World War I, Western Ukrainians fought as part of the territory of Austria-Hungary against Eastern Ukrainians from the lands that were part of the Russian Empire. | In World War II, Western Ukrainians, who felt occupied by Russia after their …
(2025-10-24). Famed Cartoonist Jules Feiffer Taught Us to Fail Up and Never Surrender. juancole.com By Robert Lipsyte ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's been more than nine months now since my friend, famed cartoonist Jules Feiffer, died, a week before his 96th birthday after continually warning me that the evil spirit that had descended on this country was leaving him frightened and dispirited. He was glad, he told me, that …
(2025-10-24). Perseguiàßà£o à Igreja Apostólica revela colapso moral e político do governo Pashinyan. strategic-culture.su Crise do governo Pashinyan piora a cada dia. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A escalada autoritária promovida pelo primeiro…
(2025-10-24). Gauteng residents warned of road closures. sanews.gov.za Gauteng residents warned of road closures | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), together with other law enforcement agencies, will this weekend conduct a coordinated joint operation that will result in in temporary road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent disruptions across key routes. | With the operations starting on Friday, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and consider alternative routes, where possible. | "These measures are essential to enhance public safety, enforce traffic compliance, and support ongoing traffic law enforcement initiatives, includ…
(2025-10-24). TACI joins Presiding Board of affiliate members of UNWTO. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has been elected as a representative of the South Asia region to the Board of Directors of the United Nations World Tourism Organization for the four-year period from 2026 to 2029 by the members.
(2025-10-24). ACLU NorCal Condemns the Escalating Federal Force in Bay Area Cities. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, October 22, 2025 — The ACLU of Northern California today condemned President Trump's inflammatory surge of federal immigration agents to the Bay Area and his threat to send the National Guard to San Francisco.
(2025-10-24). 'Keep riding camels:' Israeli minister's racist jibe at Saudi normalization terms sparks outrage. tehrantimes.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed Saudi Arabia's presumed demand for Palestinian statehood as a precondition for normalization on Thursday, sneering at a Tzomet Institute conference that the kingdom should "keep riding camels in the Saudi desert" while Israel "innovates."
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Can Uzbekistan solve its waste problem with Chinese incineration plants? globalvoices.org 
With the help help of Chinese investors, Uzbekistan is going all in on waste-to-energy plantsOriginally published on This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to…
(2025-10-24). Iranian companies attending Health Asia expo in Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Six Iranian companies are participating in the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition and Conference, being held from October 23-25 in Karachi, Pakistan.
(2025-10-24). What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions. scmp.com Bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries in at least a decade reporting early outbreaks, raising concerns about a repeat of past crises that led to the culling of tens of millions of birds and higher food prices. | Meanwhile, Australian scientists have found hundreds of dead seal pups on Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic with signs that suggest they were killed by bird flu, authorities said on Friday.
(2025-10-24). Election fraud protests spark in Cameroon as president Biya looks set for eighth term. thecanary.co On Tuesday 21 October, Cameroon police opened fire on a crowd of protesters who were accusing the government of election fraud. The officers killed a teacher from a local primary school, who was reportedly returning home from work. The shooting took place in Garoua city, in the north of Cameroon. Police used live rounds and […] | By
(2025-10-24). Turning Back from the Brink of Nuclear War. counterpunch.org 
Early this year, legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate introduced resolutions that call upon the U.S. government to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. Co-sponsored by 36 members of the House and five members of the Senate, H. Res. 317 and S. Res.
(2025-10-24). The attack comes from the right – The defense from below. indybay.org "The rule of law is being dismantled where it is most urgently needed. This is not a change of course. It is an authoritarian turn using legal means."
(2025-10-24). Aspects of the New Right-wing Extremism and Totalitarian Democracy. indybay.org The right-wing movements of recent years did not simply fall from the sky, but should rather be seen in the context of neoliberalism and the social distortions it has caused in recent decades. According to Wilhelm Heitmeyer (cf. Heitmeyer 2018), authoritarianism is already contained in neoliberalism, which is always presented as having no alternative.
(2025-10-24). Lando Norris' Cheeky Jab: Red Bull Fined Over Pit Wall Tape Incident. devdiscourse.com In a lighthearted exchange, Formula One driver Lando Norris took a jab at Red Bull Racing after their recent fine over a pit lane incident. The controversy occurred when a Red Bull mechanic attempted to remove grid marker tape placed by the McLaren team during the Austin race, leading to a financial penalty for Red Bull.
(2025-10-24). 'Daniel Davis Deep Dive' conversation of 24 October: Putin's Cowardice. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Daniel Davis Deep Dive' conversation of 24 October: Putin's Cowardice The title which DDDD executive producer and co-host Gary Villapiano gave to our conversation this evening will surely attract attention. It defies reason that the classic Alpha Male Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin could even at the threshold of old age find himself condemned for cowardice. However, …
(2025-10-24). Gov Candidate Sherrill Did Not Sign Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech: Two NJ Reps (Pallone Watson Coleman) Signed. 7 NJ Dem Reps did not sign. fightbackbetter.com Our advocacy and the efforts of 3 US congressional representatives have led to two NJ Dem Reps. joining a letter…
(2025-10-24). Motsoaledi launches innovative TB campaign to combat silent epidemic. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi launches innovative TB campaign to combat silent epidemic | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has officially launched a groundbreaking national tuberculosis (TB) campaign, emphasising the disease's silent yet deadly impact. | The Minister presented the near-live, TB public-facing dashboard at the Health Laboratory Service Head Office in Johannesburg, describing it as a symbol of the department's strong commitment to using digital innovation to enhance health equity. | "It is an investment in the power of data to save lives. Our political will to end TB is very strong and unwavering," he said on Frida…
(2025-10-24). The Frankfurt Book Fair — in the service of the war against Russia. strategic-culture.su By Marianne ARENS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Frankfurt Book Fair, held October 15—19, was dominated by Germany's w…
(2025-10-24). Why the US Blockade of Cuba Should Go Away Forever. globalresearch.ca Despite increasing demands from many parts of the world and repeatedly from the United Nations for ending the USA sanctions and embargo against Cuba, these now exist in such a comprehensive and extreme form that it makes more sense to …
(2025-10-24). Free the Eel River! Public Comment Period. indybay.org Undamning the Eel river public comment period untill Nov. 3rd. Opportunity to free an awesome river!
(2025-10-24). American River salmon and steelhead are in jeopardy due to federal cutbacks. indybay.org The CDFW said it plans to reduce salmon smolt production by 50%, from 4.5 to 2.25 million.
(2025-10-24). Who Are the Beneficiaries of Trump's Investment Pledges? Are They Viable? globalresearch.ca The Trump team's impressive announcement of new investments pledged for America is worthy of a bit of analysis. For example: | Apple has pledged a $600 billion investment for "US manufacturing and workforce training". Apple's net worth is $56.9 billion. Current …
(2025-10-24). US Flies B-1 Bombers Near Caribbean in Latest Provocation Aimed at Venezuela. news.antiwar.com The US flew two US Air Force B-1B bombers over the Caribbean on Thursday in the latest US provocation in the region aimed at Venezuela, as the Trump administration is moving toward war with the country and seeking the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. A US official told The Wall Street Journal that the …
(2025-10-24). Locals call for counter-demonstration this Sunday as fascists plan to descend on Southport again. thecanary.co Over a year ago, the far right weaponised a brutal, senseless murder spree to try and bring violence and division to the north-western English seaside town of Southport. And this weekend, fascists are planning to descend on the town, again. So local people are encouraging support for a counter-demonstration to show that racist hatred is […] | By
(2025-10-24). Venezuela's Defense Minister: CIA's Attempts to Destabilize the Country Will Fail. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López declared that any attempt by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to destabilize Venezuela will fail. | "No attempt to destabilize the Venezuelan nation will succeed here. They can send as many CIA operatives as they want on covert operations to any flank of the country, and every attempt will fail, just as it has so far," Padrino López said during the launch of the Coast Independence 200 military drills on Thursday, October 23. | He added that the threat of the CIA is always present in every country where there is a US embassy, making it a risk not only to V…
(2025-10-24). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the CSIR UGC NET exam to be held in December 2025.
(2025-10-24). Argentina heads to legislative elections under the shadow of Trump's bailout and threats. peoplesdispatch.org Polls predict a close final race between Javier Milei's ruling party and the Peronists grouped in Fuerza Patria. Milei will seek to avoid his second consecutive defeat amid his sharp decline in popularity.
(2025-10-24). The Class Character of Fascism (George Dimitrov). orinocotribune.com By Archives Révolutionnaires — Oct 22, 2025 | We present an excerpt from Dimitrov's report which describes the class character of fascism. This text [from 1935] can help us decode contemporary authoritarian and fascist phenomena and better organize our response. As Dimitrov states: "Anyone who does not fight, during these preparatory stages, against the reactionary measures of the bourgeoisie and the growing fascism, is not in a position to hinder the victory of fascism but, on the contrary, facilitates it": | Fascism in power is, as the 13th Plenary Session of the Executive Committee of the Communist Inter…
(2025-10-24). Kremlin Criticizes Ban on Russian Athletes at 2026 Olympics. radiohc.cu Havana, October 23 (RHC) — Moscow is disappointed with the International Ski Federation's (FIS) decision to ban Russian athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Games, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today."We're disappointed. As you know, the decision is made by an individual federation on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). And, of course, we're disappointed that this individual federation made that decision." | Dmitri Peskov | The FIS Council decided to ban Russian athletes from participating in international competitions, including qualifying tournaments for the Oly…
(2025-10-24). Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian drone killed two Ukrainian journalists who work for Ukraine's "Freedom TV" in Kramatorsk city, their news outlet told AFP on Thursday.Freedom TV, a state-funded news organisation, revealed that initial reports of the attack were detailed by the Donetsk regional governor.Donetsk regional governor shared images of the journalists' car, which was targeted in the Russian attack, leading to their deaths.Earlier this week, Ukrainian media reported that a Russian airstrike targeted Kharkiv on Oct. 22, directly hitting a kindergarten hosting 48 children.Kyiv Independent outlined that a Russian attack…
(2025-10-24). Eight terrorist killed as security forces conduct IBO in Lakki Marwat. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Security forces conducted a succesful operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eliminating eight militants and injuring six on October 24, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation is part of ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism and restore peace in the province, carried out following precise intelligence reports, according to the ISPR statement. | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has faced a sustained wave of terrorist attacks, prompting ongoing security operations against elements described by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij, which is the term used for terrorists affiliated with the banned…
(2025-10-24). No, Economists Didn't Get It Wrong on Trump's Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
A threatened tariff that is never implemented does not hurt the economy as much as a threatened tariff that is actually implemented. That simple point seems to have eluded Matthew Lynn, whose recent Washington Post column title told readers, "Economists Were Wrong About Tariffs. They Need to Figure Out Why." While I agree that economists
(2025-10-24). Zohran Mamdani destroys Cuomo in every single debate. thecanary.co 
This week, Zohran Mamdani has destroyed Andrew Cuomo multiple times in both mayoral debates and social media clashes in the race for the New York City mayoral election. It started during the first TV debate, when Mamdani was asked how he would finance free buses. He quickly pointed out that the scheme would cost less […] | By
(2025-10-24). Hackers access Verstappen's personal data in Formula One breach. tribune.com.pk 
Formula One's ruling body on Thursday confirmed it had suffered a cyber security breach in which personal details of drivers including four-time world champion Max Verstappen were exposed by hackers. | In a statement issued at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the International Motoring Federation (FIA) said the incident had taken place "over the summer" and steps had been taken to secure the data. | The breach was related to the FIA Driver Categorisation website in which the hackers were able to find information including passport numbers and personal contact details for nearly 7,000 drivers. | "Immediate steps wer…
(2025-10-24). SANDF speaks out on military truck misuse claims. sanews.gov.za SANDF speaks out on military truck misuse claims | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected claims that a military truck, which travelled from the Western Cape to Gauteng, was specifically deployed to remove tree stumps, obstructing the street outside one of its residences. | Reports had suggested that a SANDF truck journeyed over 1 200 kilometres from Oudtshoorn to Pretoria to remove two tree stumps from the yard of Major-General Edward Mulaudzi, Deputy Head of Logistics Procurement, in Waterkloof Ridge. | It was also reported that the driver of the truck was instructed to turn around and h…
(2025-10-24). Hedge funds boost AI hardware bets to record highs, Goldman Sachs reports. tribune.com.pk 
Hedge funds' exposure to artificial intelligence-related tech hardware reached its highest in October since Goldman Sachs (GS.N) started tracking the data in 2016, the US bank said in a client note. | Hedge fund buying in semiconductor and related chip industry stocks, considered to be sensitive to economic and business cycles, suggests speculators believe rising markets have further to go, Goldman said in the note on Thursday, seen by Reuters on Friday. | Hedge fund stock buying centred on long positions, betting these equities would rise, in Asia and US companies, said Goldman. | BCA Research's Chief US Inve…
(2025-10-24). Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with six other human rights organisations, condemns the alarming repression of peaceful protests across European Union (EU) countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Following the illegal interception and arbitrary detention of activists aboard the GSF, millions of people have gathered across Europe to express their support. In several countries, demonstrations were met with (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-24). Ucrânia nà£o tem chance de vencer a guerra — general britânico. globalresearch.ca Nem mesmo as autoridades ocidentais acreditam na possibilidade de uma vitória militar ucraniana contra a Federaàßà£o Russa no conflito atual. Apesar dos apelos públicos dos líderes europeus por uma política militar mais dura e total apoio à s aàßàµes do regime …
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: What To Know About Data Centers. theonion.com As the use of AI increases, data centers are popping up across the country. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the controversial facilities. Q: What do data centers need to run? A: Water, electricity, air conditioning, and other resources typically wasted on schools and hospitals. Q: Do data centers use a lot …
(2025-10-24). Watch Zack Polanski destroy the idea he's splitting the 'left vote' in 30 seconds. thecanary.co Recently elected Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been causing a corporate upset with his media rounds. This time he was on Sky News, responding to the idea that he's splitting the 'left vote' and that people should vote for Labour, a larger and more established party, to defeat Nigel Farage. Zack Polanski: no one […] | By
(2025-10-24). A Cruel and Short-Sighted Attack on Low-Income Families. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration has eliminated the entire staff of the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This is more than bureaucratic reshuffling — it's an assault on one of the most effective and bipartisan vehicles for community investment in America. With a single order, the administration has frozen 11 programs that deliver lifelines to
(2025-10-24). The Caerphilly by-election shows Reform is beatable and Labour is finished. thecanary.co 
The Caerphilly by-election was a surprise win for Plaid Cymru. Just a week ago a Survation poll predicted a four-point lead for Reform. But if Reform are unhappy, then Labour are crushed. Caerphilly by-election: what's occurring? After every election the spin doctors try to amplify their successes and play down their failures. We'll see all […] | By
(2025-10-24). Lewis Hamilton's Heartfelt Tribute to Roscoe. devdiscourse.com Lewis Hamilton recently opened up about the loss of his beloved bulldog, Roscoe, revealing that the grief has fostered a deeper connection with fans worldwide. As the Mexican Grand Prix approaches, tributes to Roscoe have emerged at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, including a special statue integrated into a Day of the Dead altar.
(2025-10-24). Council to piss away £75k on flags while Notts kids go hungry. thecanary.co It's all in the headline really. But let's just have a look at this. At a time when councils are forking out to take down flags hung up by the fascist weirdos of, erm, Raise the Flags, other flags are going up. Here's what the BBC said is happening across Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council: More […] | By
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: 37-Year-Old Still On Parents' Verizon Plan Saves Credibility By Clarifying He Pays Them $50 A Month. theonion.com SAN DIEGO—Pausing mid-conversation to shore up any doubts regarding his ability to shoulder adult responsibilities, full-grown 37-year-old man Justin Landry reportedly defended his credibility Friday by clarifying that he paid his parents $50 a month for his portion of their Verizon phone plan. "No, no, no—it would be crazy if I let them pay it …
(2025-10-24). SSC CHSL 2025 Self Slot Selection Starts Today; Steps, Link. ummid.com Candidates, who have registered for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam, can use the Self Slot Selection link on the official website 'ssc.gov.in' to chose their exam city, exam centre and test slot.
(2025-10-24). Transnet invests R967 million in new equipment. sanews.gov.za Transnet invests R967 million in new equipment | The acquisition of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, at a cost of R967 million, to enhance operations at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, reinforces Transnet's commitment to improving its service offering through investing in new equipment. | This is according to Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, who explained that the new equipment will enhance the terminal's operational efficiency, cargo-handling capacity, and competitiveness. | The new STS cranes will replace an old fleet, which has reached its end—of—lifecycle. | The…
(2025-10-24). Rubio mocks Netanyahu amid 'Bibi-Sitting' row as US warns Israel, Hamas | Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio completed a diplomatic visit to Israel this week, focusing on reinforcing regional stability and supporting the implementation of ongoing peace and reconstruction efforts. During his tour, Rubio visited a U.S.-led coordination center overseeing the ceasefire and emphasized continued American engagement in humanitarian and security initiatives. He reiterated that peace and cooperation among allied nations remain central to Washington's policy in the region. Watch for more…
(2025-10-24). Beto Villanueva of Chicago Oi! Band Fuerza Bruta On ICE Raids, Latino Skinheads, and Paella in Basque Country. lataco.com Fascist times call for antifascist music. Fuerza Bruta play this Saturday, October 25 at First Street Billiards for Perry Templars Halloween Birthday Bash featuring Templars, Castillo, Fuerza Bruta, Ultra Sect, Hand Pay and Traxx.
(2025-10-24). Workshop on vaccination held with WHO, GAVI Alliance support. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI Alliance), Kerman University of Medical Sciences played host to a 3-day regional workshop on vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases.
(2025-10-24). Mbappe's Real Madrid aiming to end Barca Clasico dominance. tribune.com.pk 
Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga. | Hansi Flick's side won a domestic treble, beating Madrid twice in La Liga and in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals, precipitating the end of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. | The Italian's replacement Xabi Alonso has started well, with Madrid leading Barcelona by two points at the top of the table going into the clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. | Madrid have some doubts around them regarding their performance in big matches,…
(2025-10-24). Working Cats: A Brief History of Human-Feline Partnerships. counterpunch.org When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long relationship with the distilling industry. The domestic cat, Felis catus, is a distinct species separate from its wild African ancestors. The first domestic
(2025-10-24). Vance: "A Stupid Political Stunt:" Israeli Knesset Approves Reading of Bills to Annex the Occupied West Bank. juancole.com ( IMEMC and Middle East Monitor) — On Wednesday the Israeli Knesset approved the preliminary reading of one bill to annex the West Bank and impose Israeli sovereignty over it, and another to impose sovereignty over the Ma'ale Adumim settlement, east of occupied Jerusalem. Both drafts still must pass three additional readings to become law. …
(2025-10-24). Study: How Black Holes, Cosmic Jets Team Up to Shape Galaxies. ummid.com A team of astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in a new study have found how black holes and cosmic jets together shape the galaxies and suppress the birth of new stars around the galaxies.
(2025-10-24). Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday. | Inter Miami's X feed posted a video of Messi signing a contract sitting at a table in the middle of the club's new Freedom Park stadium, which is under construction, with the simple caption: "He's Home." | "It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality – playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park," Messi, 38, said in a club st…
(2025-10-24). The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number. counterpunch.org 
"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation." — Jeremy Bentham, 1843 As frequently done since Bentham equated the moral good with the greatest happiness of the greatest number, I've replaced "happiness" with "good" as the former as in our Declaration of Independence's "pursuit of happiness" clearly has wound
(2025-10-24). Saturday 10/25: Restore the Frontier: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2025-10-24). Myanmar scam farm 'worse than death', China's superfast chip: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's analogue AI chip could work 1,000 times faster than Nvidia GPU: study…
(2025-10-24). The 'Miracle' of New Orleans School Reform Since Katrina Is Not What It Seems. progressive.org The city's all-charter school experiment is a cautionary tale about what happens when democracy is stripped from public education.
(2025-10-24). How Trump's Unravelling of Anti-Hunger Initiatives Will Impact Those Struggling to Get By. progressive.org Hunger Free America's Joel Berg discusses how the Trump Administration is exacerbating food insecurity nationwide.
(2025-10-24). ICE Agents Swarm And Drag Blind Man, Who DHS Called A 'Rioter,' Despite Him Not Being Accused Of Rioting. newsone.com 
Source: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty | At this point, it should be clear to the Trump administration that it
(2025-10-24). Seven SIU officials suspended over citizen's death by 'torture' in custody. tribune.com.pk 
Three Special Investigation Unit assistant sub-inspectors and four constables were suspended on Friday in connection with the death of a youngster in custody allegedly due to torture. | According to deceased Irfan's relatives, he was visiting from Bahawalpur and on Wednesday morning SIU officials detained him and his three friends while they were filming videos during breakfast. Their families were unable to reach them after the SIU officials allegedly confiscated their mobile phones. | The family staged a protest outside the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Centre in Saddar, accusing the police of causing Irf…
(2025-10-24). Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control. tribune.com.pk 
Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack. | Ahead of Saturday's trip to historic rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayern are five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig. | The defending Bundesliga champions have won 12 from 12 in all competitions. They are the only team in Europe's top five leagues yet to drop a point. | Central to Bayern's barnstorming opening has been England captain Kane. | The 32-year-old has 20 goals in those 12 Bayern victories. He has chalked up 12 goals and three assists in seven Bunde…
(2025-10-24). Lavreysen's Record-setting Ride: A Masterclass in Keirin. devdiscourse.com Dutch master Harrie Lavreysen added another accolade to his storied cycling career, bringing his world titles to a remarkable 18. On Thursday, Lavreysen delivered a stunning performance in the keirin at the UCI Track World Championships.
(2025-10-24). Two Thousand assemble in San Francisco to Demand ICE out of the Bay Area. indybay.org Protestors on both sides of San Francisco Bay assembled to protest the influx of Federal ICE and Border Patrol agents while earlier the President had reportedly cancelled a planned military deployment in the Bay Area.
(2025-10-24). Controversial Reinstatement: Russian Sanctioned Official Returns to FIA Council. devdiscourse.com The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has faced scrutiny for reinstating Victor Kiryanov, a sanctioned Russian official, to its World Motor Sport Council. Kiryanov, affected by international sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, resumed his role in June without public disclosure.
(2025-10-24). End the U.S. blockade of Cuba! workers.org 
Since 1992 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted annually on the criminal U.S. blockade of socialist Cuba, which began in 1962. Each year the vote has been overwhelming for ending this blockade as a weapon wielded by U.S. imperialism. It prevents businesses in the U.S. and other countries . . . |
(2025-10-24). Türkiye'den 'Siber Gàºvenlik' adƒ±mƒ±: Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüa àúmit àñnal atandƒ±. t.co Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan imzasƒ±yla yayƒ±mlanan atama kararlarƒ± ResmàÆ Gazete'nin bugàºnkຠsayƒ±sƒ±nda yer aldƒ±.Siber gàºvenlikte politika, strateji ve hedefler belirlenecek: Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Kararnamesi'nin ilgili maddeleri gereƒüince; Siber Gàºvenlik Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± kuruldu ve ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüa àúmit àñnal getirildi.
(2025-10-24). Creation of Unified BRICS Currency Threatens Dollar Supremacy in International Trade. infobrics.org Emerging nations are uniting to question the dollar's reign. The BRICS bloc, along with new members, is intensifying discussions on a unified currency. This proposal gains traction amid geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions exposing vulnerabilities in the current system…
(2025-10-24). DAILY MEMO: About 30 Community Members Escort Family Home After Being Chased By Feds Into Long Beach Ross. lataco.com Community members continue to step in and force federal agents out of their communities, thwarting kidnappings, confronting scouts, and even escorting families safely back home.
(2025-10-24). Air Canada to Trim Management: Workforce Realignment After Strike. devdiscourse.com In a significant move aimed at optimizing operations, Air Canada announced the reduction of around 400 management positions, constituting about 1% of its total workforce. This decision follows a disruptive four-day strike by flight attendants earlier in the year.
(2025-10-24). Remembering A President With Architectural Dignity, Modesty, And Integrity. counterpunch.org The current public outrage — which I share — over Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build a disgusting massive billionaire's ballroom, reminded me that we once had grace and dignity in the White House. So let's take an intimate and detailed look — inside and out — at FDR's
(2025-10-24). Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., Oakland 23, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sued the Trump administration today for failing to analyze how California shipping lane designations harm whales and sea turtles, such as by increasing vessel strikes and noise pollution.
(2025-10-24). Police launch festive season safety blitz in Cape Winelands. sanews.gov.za Police launch festive season safety blitz in Cape Winelands | Law enforcement in the Western Cape has stepped up its fight against crime with the launch of the Safer Festive Season Operations in Stellenbosch. | The campaign is aimed at ensuring a secure holiday period for residents and visitors across the Cape Winelands. | Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile unveiled the campaign on Thursday as part of the broader Operation Shanela II — a policing drive targeting high-impact crime through intensified patrols, roadblocks, and search operations. | The festive season crackdown…
(2025-10-24). Home Loans: How Banks Decide If You're Worth The Risk. ummid.com If you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again.
(2025-10-24). Elon Musk's proposed payout shows far reach of the 'genius myth'. scmp.com If Elon Musk's 2018 battle for a US$56 billion payday seemed surreal to most average people, then the Tesla board's proposal to offer him US$1 trillion over the coming decade is nothing short of eye-popping. | But Musk's temerity sits at the heart of an unresolved corporate conundrum amplified by the extraordinary stock market bubble inflating in the United States: to what extent should an individual CEO take credit for a company's success and thus reap the bulk of its financial rewards, rather…
(2025-10-24). Iran strengthens rail diplomacy at "Middle East Railway Forum" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's rail diplomacy gained momentum at the 36th Regional Assembly of Middle East Railways (UIC RAME), attended by senior representatives from Turkey, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, alongside officials from the International Union of Railways (UIC).
(2025-10-24). Target Cut DEI, Faced A Boycott, Now 1,800 Employees Are Out Of Work. newsone.com 
Source: Erik McGregor / Getty | Target announced Thursday that it will cut 1,800 corporate jobs as the retailer struggles to reignite growth after almost four years of slumping sales and ongoing protests tied to its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. | According to CNBC, the cuts
(2025-10-24). South Africa, Vietnam must build value-driven trade partnership. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Vietnam must build value-driven trade partnership | By Dikeledi Molobela | Hanoi, Vietnam – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Vietnam must move beyond trading in raw materials and build a partnership rooted in value addition, industrial collaboration and shared prosperity. | Speaking at the South Africa—Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi during his State Visit on Friday, President Ramaphosa said that while trade between the two countries has grown significantly, the balance remains tilted against South Africa. | "South Africa runs a sizable trade deficit with Vietnam. We import sign…
(2025-10-24). Empire rebranded: The new architecture of violence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). A global Gen-Z revolt: African youth mobilize against corruption and neo-colonialism. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-24). Sadiq Khan's Ulez Expansion Had No Impact on Air Pollution, Study Finds. wattsupwiththat.com Sadiq Khan's hated Ulez expansion across Greater London had no impact on air pollution, a new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham has found. The Mail has the story.
(2025-10-24). NLG Denounces Federal Intimidation of Legal Advocacy. indybay.org October 23, 2025 – Last Friday, a Republican Texas House member sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting an investigation of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), The National Lawyers Guild Foundation, (NLGF), and the Mass Defense Steering Committee (MDSC) (referred to as "Mass Defense Project"). This is a clear act of "jawboning", where a member of Congress uses their position to chill the First Amendment rights of others and has no legitimate legislative purpose. We denounce the attempts of the government to use these letters to instill fear in social movements and our communities. We reaffirm our…
(2025-10-24). Rubio and the International Blackmail. radiohc.cu Marco Rubio has unleashed an aggressive campaign of falsehoods and bullying to win votes against Cuba in the United Nations General Assembly. One week before the annual vote on the blockade against Cuba, the Secretary of State has launched a diplomatic offensive to try to move the needle: not so much to garner "no" votes as to transform affirmative votes into abstentions or absences.
(2025-10-24). How global events impact XRP price in real time. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). 'TCCIMA ready to become national hub for Iran-Eurasia relations'. tehrantimes.com Tehran- At the fourth Iran-Eurasia Strategic Forum, Mahmoud Najafi-Arab, Head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), announced the Chamber's readiness to become the national center for monitoring, evaluating, and planning Iran's interactions with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
(2025-10-24). California Can Lead a Just Climate Transition. counterpunch.org 
Long-standing tensions between labor and climate movements have hamstrung the fight to phase out fossil fuels. Climate movements have historically overlooked the social and economic impacts of decarbonization while workers have been unwilling to give up union jobs in the oil and gas sectors with better wages and benefits than those in clean energy industries.
(2025-10-24). Worse Than Minority Report: Technology to Reinforce NSPM-7 Thought Control w/ Chris Hedges / Whitney Webb. fightbackbetter.com Hot off the press from what I will call two "journalists at war" NJ's own Chris Hedges and Whitney Webb,…
(2025-10-24). Maker of China's C919 jet to scout for Middle Eastern buyers at Dubai Airshow. scmp.com China's passenger jet manufacturer will make its Dubai Airshow debut next month, when it is likely to scout for buyers of its small C909 and narrowbody C919 aircraft in the Middle East. | The air show's website lists Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) among its 1,500 exhibitors, and analysts said the Shanghai-based, state-owned planemaker's participation at the event from November 17 to 21 would mark a first for the company.
(2025-10-24). The Hundred Years' War and the roots of Malthusianism. strategic-culture.su Malthusian culture is a problem Anglo-Saxons don't want to correct, writes Bruna Frascolla. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's…
(2025-10-24). Lahore Traffic Police crack down on one-wheelers. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore Traffic Police have intensified action against "one-wheelers," with social media users posting videos of dangerous stunts now also facing legal consequences. | According to CTO Lahore, Dr Athar Waheed, the Cyber Patrolling team of Lahore Traffic Police is keeping a 24-hour watch on one-wheelers across the city. He warned that videos promoting such stunts will not be tolerated and legal action may be taken against those who post or share them for publicity. | Read: Face masks made mandatory for bikers as Punjab battles worsening smog | The strict enforcement comes after a recent incident in Ichhra, where…
(2025-10-24). Trump, Melei, Class Struggle & the Crisis of US Imperialism. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the growing crisis of the Argentinian Javier Melei government and the efforts of the Trump government to prop up Melei in the upcoming elections by offering $40 billion. WorkWeek interviews University of Buenos Aries professor and Workers Party leader Guillermo Kane.
(2025-10-24). United States: Lessons from the 2006 general strike — A participant's account. links.org.au 
John Harris — The lesson we should draw from 2006 is that mass actions are the key element for turning back the offensive against migrants and working folk.
(2025-10-24). SATIRE: ChatGPT Introduces New AI-Powered Web Browser. theonion.com 
OpenAI has launched a new AI-powered web browser for macOS called ChatGPT‚ÄØAtlas, featuring split-screen chat companion and an agent mode to complete tasks. What do you think? | "I'd rather have AI insidiously take over my existing browser." | Joel Nyberg, Corporate Clairvoyant |
(2025-10-24). Cuba extradita a México a ciudadano chino. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba informó en un comunicado que el ciudadano chino Zhi Dong Zhang fue extraditado este jueves a México tras una solicitud formal de las autoridades de ese país. | El individuo, quien se encontraba detenido en la Isla desde el pasado 31 de julio por delitos de falsificación de documentos y tráfico de personas, estaba prófugo de la justicia mexicana donde cumplía una condena por delitos asociados al narcotráfico internacional. | Texto íntegro del Comunicado publicado en el sitio de la Cancillería cubana | El 23 de octubre de 2025, ante una solicitud formal de extradición…
(2025-10-24). Three Scottish Green Councillors defect to Your Party. thecanary.co 
Three Green councillors, along with one of the city's top candidates, have defected to Your Party. NEW: Leading Scottish Green councillors & activists have defected to Your Party üí• In a statement, they criticised the Scottish Greens' complicity in cuts and vowed to stand up against austerity, from Holyrood or Westminster ‚úäÔ∏è pic.twitter.com/0BnQDKH9HF — Your […] | By
(2025-10-24). What's Going On in the Middle East and Venezuela? Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca What we observe today in the Middle East is Israel attempting to expand to the "Greater-Greater Israel", including Iran and possibly Iraq. | It is the Oded Yinon Plan of the early 1980s, not known to most people even Israelis. The …
(2025-10-24). Trump Keeps Trying to Attach Conditions to FEMA Funding Despite Court Orders. counterpunch.org 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to attach conditions to federal disaster assistance grants that require recipients to comply with federal immigration law, hampering the ability of states and localities to prepare for disasters. In January, Trump issued Executive Order 14159 calling for DHS to "undertake any lawful actions to ensure that so-called 'sanctuary'
(2025-10-24). ICE Running Wild In Chicago: Elected Officials, Staffers And Students Are Caught In The Crosshairs. newsone.com 
Source: | Even elected officials in Illinois aren't safe from the Trump administration's According to the
(2025-10-24). PM urges Qatari investment under SIFC, lauds Doha's role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under the government's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) — a joint civil-military body established in 2023 to assist and fast-track foreign investments. | The SIFC has earlier approved 28 major projects worth over $28 billion, spanning sectors such as energy, minerals, agriculture, information technology and infrastructure. | These projects, including the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Reko Diq mining and the Thar Coal rail link, are being offered to Gulf nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and…
(2025-10-24). Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to allow euthanasia through legislation. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-24). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: Miles Without Milestone. ummid.com The value of a political traveler's journeys depends on the dividends gained from those travelled destinations; otherwise, such directionless travel becomes a curse. Read how fruitful have been PM Modi's foreign visits.
(2025-10-24). Meet Sheikh Saleh al Fawzan: New Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Saleh al Fawzan has been appointed as the new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia after the demise of Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh last month.
(2025-10-24). Virginia Democrats Launch Surprise Redistricting Effort. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The nationwide redistricting saga took a surprise turn on Thursday when Democratic legislators in Virginia announced they would begin a redistricting process of their own. |
(2025-10-24). CARTOONS: Ley wants to lay off Kevin Rudd. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-24). NUP Flagbearer Fails to Show Up for Nomination in Lwemiyaga County. plusnews.ug 
Isaac Tumusiime Museveni, who had been handed the National Unity Platform (NUP) party ticket to contest for the Lwemiyaga County parliamentary seat in Sembabule District, failed to appear for nomination. Tumusiime was expected at the Electoral Commission offices at the Sembabule District headquarters before the close of nominations on Thursday evening, but did not turn …
(2025-10-24). If SNAP Benefits Get Cut Off, White Grievance Will Eat Itself. newsone.com 
Source: Ricardo DeAratanha / Getty | As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, more than
(2025-10-24). Two explosions near checkpoint in Hangu kill SP, two police officers. tribune.com.pk 
Two explosions have occured near a police checkpoint in Hangu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Superintendent of Police Operations Asad Zubair and two police officers were martyred in the blast, the police confirmed. | Photo: Express | According to sources, the first explosion took place near the checkpoint, and as the late SP Asad Zubair was heading to the scene, a second blast occured. The injured secuirty personnel has been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital. | SP Asad Zubair Photo: Express | K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has condemned the attack and has sought an immediate report from the Inspector…
(2025-10-24). Justice Minister of Colombia Presents Draft Bill to Convene Constituent Assembly. orinocotribune.com Colombian Minister of Justice and Law Eduardo Montealegre According to the official document released on Thursday, October 23, the draft is not yet a final text ready for direct submission to Congress, but rather a basis for launching a public deliberation process and collecting citizens' signatures in support of it. | The provision stip…
(2025-10-24). Zelensky to meet European leaders for talks on military aid for Ukraine. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Britain on Friday for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military help to protect his country from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire stops the more than three-year war. | Before heading to London's Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the host of the London talks, the president met King Charles.
(2025-10-24). Why do liberals lionise Zelensky, but ignore Marwan Barghouti? thecanary.co Volodymyr Zelenskiy has had an audience with King Charles ahead of a meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Reports suggest Starmer will press allies for more long-range missiles for Ukraine. That kind of support is bipartisan. Boris Johnson was also a huge fan of Zelenskiy. But what about figures like Marwan Barghouti? Western liberals have […] | By
(2025-10-24). 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).
(2025-10-24). 30 years of failure: How U.S.-Venezuela relations spiraled into military confrontation. strategic-culture.su José NIàëO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | On a moonless night in September 2025, American warships patrolling the Caribbean…
(2025-10-24). Does Brazil Have an App That Can Upend Digital Finance? counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's July 2025 decision to have the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate Brazil's "attacks on American social media companies as well as other unfair trading practices," followed by the launch of 50 percent tariffs, drew immediate headlines and caused predictable market panic. Washington has also placed sanctions on Brazilian officials in response to
(2025-10-24). Nepal's republic in crisis: After the streets erupted. links.org.au 
Sushovan Dhar — Seventeen years after the palace's fall, Nepal's fragile republic faces another reckoning.
(2025-10-24). Selected Articles: Who Are the Narco-Terrorists: Donald Trump Is Threatening to Wage War on Venezuela and Colombia. globalresearch.ca 
By In December 2019, Donald Trump offered to intervene in Mexico, i.e. "to go after the drug cartels." …
(2025-10-24). Friday 10/24: ICE out of the Bay! Solidarity Vigil. indybay.org 855 Embarcadero Rd. | Intersection Embarcadero/El Camino Real | Outside Town and Country Village (shopping district) | Palo Alto…
(2025-10-24). Trump says all trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over TV ad. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said late on Thursday that he was ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing US tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behaviour" aimed at influencing US court decisions.
(2025-10-24). Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid. sanews.gov.za Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid | The Western Cape Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies and industry partners, has confiscated counterfeit goods to the value of R8 million. | The law enforcement agencies' operation targeted outlets selling and distributing counterfeit goods within the province. | The multidisciplinary team – comprising members of the Western Cape Essential Infrastructure Task Team, the National Counterfeit Unit, Public Order Policing (POPS) Western Cape, the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), Custo…
(2025-10-24). Schools Targeted, Two Killed as Massive Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. orinocotribune.com Israel has launched massive airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting southern and eastern parts of the country, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including school children. | Lebanese media reports said that the aerial raids on Thursday targeted southern and eastern parts of Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley and the outskirts of Hermel, as well as the town of Shmistar, where a school was damaged by the attacks. | According to al-Manar and al-Mayadeen's correspondents in the area, at least two civilians were killed and a number of others were injured on the outskirts of Shmestar, where the Israel…
(2025-10-24). Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan as grand mufti. geo.tv 
Saudi Arabia's newly appointed Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan in a file photo. — X @HaramainInfo
(2025-10-24). Thursday 11/6: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-24). China: Arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai. fidh.org On the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
15 October 2025. We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists, human rights, international organisations, strongly condemn the Chinese (…) | – |
(2025-10-24). Hacker group infiltrates Israeli defense firm, exposes classified tech. tehrantimes.com An anti-Israel hacker group called the Cyber Isnaad Front has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Maya, a company reportedly affiliated with Israel's Ministry of Defense.
(2025-10-24). Germany paying US base employees amid shutdown. infobrics.org Fear of a "Russian attack" is prompting the German government to expand military spending—even paying for troops and bases from other countries.
(2025-10-24). "Justice delayed is justice denied" Soldier F found not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders. thecanary.co A British army veteran accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday in 1972 has been found not guilty. He was also accused of the attempted murder of five others — Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon, Patrick O'Donnell, Michael Quinn and a person of unknown identity. The killings were part of a massacre […] | By
(2025-10-24). A Space Odyssey for the Anti-Imperialist Movement. counterpunch.org 
Karim Hirji has written a deep, thoughtful, mind-boggling book about AI and Neoliberalism. Artificial Intelligence, Society and Religion: Crossroads of Algorithm, Neoliberalism and Faith (Daraja Press in collaboration with Zand Press) is a deeply theoretical and dense book—in the best sense of that word. I have read many pages more than three times because the
(2025-10-24). Administración Marítima de Cuba suspende navegación en golfo de Batabanó. radiohc.cu La Administración Marítima de Cuba informó que, a partir de las 6: 00 PM de este jueves 23 de octubre, queda suspendida la navegación marítima entre los puertos de Batabanó, Nueva Gerona y Cayo Largo del Sur, debido a la compleja situación hidrometeorológica en el golfo de Batabanó. | La medida responde a las condiciones que afectan la seguridad para la navegación durante la travesía y el atraque en dichos puertos, y se mantendrá vigente hasta que las mismas mejoren. | La Administración Marítima de Cuba se mantiene en contacto permanente con el Instituto de Meteorología para evaluar la evolución de la tormenta tro…
(2025-10-24). Prison tries to obstruct Arroyo's legal visits. workers.org 
Bryant Arroyo has been recognized as one of the leading Latine voices for social and environmental justice reform in the prison-industrial complex in Pennsylvania. Currently at SCI (State Correctional Institution) Pine Grove, Arroyo previously organized inmates to get access to clean drinking water at SCI Frackville. While at SCI Mahanoy . . . |
(2025-10-24). Alphabet shares fall as OpenAI unpacks ChatGPT Atlas browser. ummid.com Alphabet shares fell Tuesday soon after OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, its AI powered search browser, in a direct challenge to Google.
(2025-10-24). Strategic continuity in Israel's war against Palestinian sovereignty. tehrantimes.com MADRID – In the days following the announcement of an "indefinite ceasefire" with Hamas, the promised truce was never genuinely implemented by Israel.
(2025-10-24). New Painting: Jeff Bezos. thealtworld.com 
While I was working on this painting of US oligarch Jeff Bezos I kept thinking about a Bezos described a future where the overwhelming majority of humans are shipped off to space to live their lives inside "O'Neill colonies"‚Ää—‚Äägiant cylinders which rotate to simulate Earth's gravity.
(2025-10-24). Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.
(2025-10-24). Amid US-China rivalry, Nobel Prize winner's oeuvre offers food for thought. scmp.com Last week, two economists and one economic historian were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven economic growth. Northwestern University professor Joel Mokyr was commended "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and French economist Philippe Aghion and Brown University's Peter Howitt were jointly honoured "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction". | It was noble (no pun intended) of the…
(2025-10-24). LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza's Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israeli authorities are refusing to let in 600 aid trucks per day as specified in ceasefire deal, UN official says.
(2025-10-24). As Trump makes rare visit to Malaysia, PM Anwar's balancing act faces test. aljazeera.com US president's Malaysia visit puts spotlight on Southeast Asian country's effort to walk fine line between great powers.
(2025-10-24). US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder. aljazeera.com Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama.
(2025-10-24). Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti. aljazeera.com The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
(2025-10-24). Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling. aljazeera.com It said the 'sweeping package' would 'boost energy development, modernise land and resource management' in Alaska.
(2025-10-24). Trump says US will expand strikes on 'narco-terrorists' to land. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged 'narco-terrorists' do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
(2025-10-24). Renewed Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami into playoffs against Nashville SC. aljazeera.com Argentina's Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami earlier on Thursday keeping him in the MLS until 2028.
(2025-10-24). Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage. aljazeera.com Israeli forces kill youth in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah.
(2025-10-24). White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour. aljazeera.com Trump said he hoped he and Xi could 'work out a lot of our doubts and questions' after months of trade tensions.
(2025-10-24). Curry's heroics overshadow Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win. aljazeera.com Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
(2025-10-24). 'Kill them': Trump says no Congress nod needed to attack 'narco-terrorists'. aljazeera.com US president says strikes on land to follow US attacks on suspected drug smuggling vessels in Caribbean, Pacific.
(2025-10-24). Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader. aljazeera.com Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members, including 2028 presidential candidate.
(2025-10-24). Nation's green tech in mining highlighted. ecns.cn Nearly 450 billion yuan ($63 billion) has been invested in mineral exploration and 150 new mineral deposits have been discovered nationwide during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Thursday.
(2025-10-24). Chinese-developed innovative drugs accelerate overseas expansion. ecns.cn Chinese drug companies are speeding up their overseas expansion of innovative drugs, with multiple deals signed with foreign pharmaceutical companies since October this year.
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) Spanish work lays foundation for Western Sinology, early China-Europe exchange needs to be carried forward: scholar. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. During the second World Conference on China Studies, Zhang Xiping from Beijing Foreign Studies University reviewed the long-standing history of exchanges between the two countries in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) Spanish scholar: China Studies gains popularity in Spain, cultural dialogue strengthens bilateral relations. ecns.cn Approximately four centuries ago, the Spanish Manila Galleon visited China, marking the beginning of trade and cultural exchange between China and Spain, and serving as an important testament to early Sino-Spanish civilizational interaction, Víctor Cortizo, president of the Hispanic Association of China Studies and professor at Francisco de Vitoria University, told China News Network in a recent exclusive interview.
(2025-10-24). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Tourism heats up in Tacheng amid Kazakhstan's 'China Tourism Year'. ecns.cn Tacheng, a city in northwest China's Xinjiang, is experiencing a surge in cross-border tourism amid Kazakhstan's "China Tourism Year."
(2025-10-24). Xi plays decisive role in formulating Party leadership's recommendations for 15th Five-Year Plan: official. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has played a decisive role in formulating the Party leadership's recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan, an official said Friday.
(2025-10-24). China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Friday.
(2025-10-24). 'Magic Grasshopper' appears in New York's Times Square. ecns.cn An art installation titled "Magic Grasshopper" appears in New York's Times Square on Oct. 22, 2025, captivating passersby with its fairytale-like carriage design.
(2025-10-24). Chinese, Indian troops exchange sweets along border on Diwali. ecns.cn Chinese and Indian soldiers shared sweets at several points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Tuesday to celebrate Diwali, India's festival of lights, Indian media reported.
(2025-10-24). Chinese stone from Mount Emei found in Switzerland. ecns.cn A Chinese tourist visiting Switzerland recently posted a video showing a large stone engraved with the Chinese characters for "Mount Emei" while at Mount Rigi, drawing widespread attention online.
(2025-10-24). Insights丨U.S. scholar: Governance by plans is the key of China's success. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23. In an interview with China News Network, senior fellow of Taihe Institute Einar Tangen noted that China's progress is not driven by spontaneous ideas but by a vast and deliberate planning system, adding that each Five-Year Plan involves painstaking coordination and adjustments across all levels of governance to ensure policy coherence.
(2025-10-24). U.S. official draws fire from domestic netizens for response to China's rare earth export measures. ecns.cn China's recent export control measures on items related to superhard materials, rare earth equipment and materials, and batteries — effective on November 8, have triggered a strong reaction from the U.S. government. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 10 that the U.S. would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting on Nov. 1, causing U.S. stocks to plummet shortly after.
(2025-10-24). Chinese medical worker Zhang Liyan receives 2025 Princess Srinagarindra Award. ecns.cn Chinese medical worker Zhang Liyan received the 2025 Princess Srinagarindra Award on Wednesday at the Grand Palace in Bangkok for her outstanding contributions to nursing and midwifery.
(2025-10-24). New spine surgery tech draws experts. ecns.cn Nearly 100 experts from around the world recently convened in Shanghai for a conference, drawn by a Chinese-developed spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bi-channel dual-media, or UBD.
(2025-10-24). CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.
(2025-10-24). Progress made holding back desert. ecns.cn After years of cumulative effort, the Alshaa League on the western edge of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region treated its 100 millionth mu (6.67 million hectares) of desertified land earlier this month.
(2025-10-24). From 'world's supermarket' to 'international food city': global cuisines await you in Yiwu. ecns.cn Have you ever noticed that Yiwu is not only the "World's Supermarket" but also an "International Food City." Here, you can experience diverse culinary cultures from around the world every day. So what are you waiting for? Come to Yiwu for a "City Eat" experience!
(2025-10-24). (W.E.Talk) China-Spain exchanges enter new chapter after 400 years of Manila Galleon's first visit. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. What are the historical origins of China Studies in Spain and Latin America? What is the current state of cultural exchange between China and Spain? How can the world better understand China?
(2025-10-24). Exploring stunning Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall flows in autumn. ecns.cn The Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall flows with abundant water on Oct. 21, 2025, creating a breathtaking view comparable to the summer high-water season.
(2025-10-24). Rubio in Israel: Hamas be involved in governing Gaza, UNRWA cannot play a role. haaretz.com The U.S. Secretary of State said that if Hamas refuses to disarm, it would constitute a violation of the Trump plan, but would not say how Israel and the U.S. would respond in such a case. Rubio declined to say which countries would participate in the International Stabilization Force…
(2025-10-24). of White House reportedly frustrated with Israel over Gaza strikes, West Bank annexation vote. haaretz.com Politico reports that Vice President Vance delivered a 'firm message' to Prime Minister Netanyahu during his visit to Israel…
(2025-10-24). While foreign forces compete for Gaza predominance, Hamas is reviving its regime. haaretz.com Even before the first stage of the Trump plan is completed, a political situation is developing in the Gaza Strip that offers a cautionary tale from the past experience in Afghanistan: without proper planning, international forces fail to achieve stability. Beyond Israel, El-Sisi and Egypt are unhappy about the potential for Turkish involvement…
(2025-10-24). Even the Americans are now wondering: Is King Bibi playing a double game? haaretz.com America, Qatar, Turkey and the Europeans have united to protect the Gaza cease-fire from Netanyahu ‚ñ After the protest movement and the judiciary, Israel's media may be the next target of government investigations…
(2025-10-24). Even after October 7, this top peace expert believes religion will solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. haaretz.com Prof. Marc Gopin, a world-renowned peace expert is convinced that reconciliation is possible here too — but the Israeli left will have to challenge some of its core assumptions. Civilizations that once slaughtered each other have made peace — Jews and Muslims are no different, he says…
(2025-10-24). Archaeologists stunned by lavish Assyrian-period tomb in northern Israel. haaretz.com Hundreds of luxury artifacts accompanied the 2,700-year-old burial. Could these be the remains of an Assyrian governor who ruled over the vanquished Kingdom of Israel?
(2025-10-24). need to talk to soldiers about what they went through. a different type of. haaretz.com With the war now over, the IDF's Medical Corps is taking pride in a major improvement in casualty evacuation and saving lives, as well as a greater focus on mental health during the conflict. However, as the Chief Medical Officer says in an interview, they must now confront the symptoms that not everyone is seeing yet…
(2025-10-24). Released hostage Alon Ohel returns home after discharge from hospital. haaretz.com Israelis lined the streets in the Misgav regional council area, holding signs and waving flags welcoming Ohel home. 'We are so happy to have our Aloni back,' his mother said, while his father added, 'We are embarking on a new journey, this time a good one'…
(2025-10-24). grew up like siblings. I knew she would be my. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a couple who've known each other since childhood — he said he'd marry her when they were nine, but she was the one who ultimately proposed — and a medium who believes everyone is born with the ability to communicate with spirits…
(2025-10-24). Source: Israel preparing for possibility that Hamas will hand over remains of two hostages. haaretz.com The source added that 'there's no absolute certainty that the move will be carried out.' Currently, 13 bodies remain in Hamas captivity…
(2025-10-24). Poll: opposition parties gain large Knesset majority, Smotrich and Gantz left out. haaretz.com The Channel 12 poll found that current opposition parties would reach 69 seats even without Benny Gantz's party, which wouldn't pass the electoral threshold ‚ñ The Netanyahu coalition would hold on to 51 seats…
(2025-10-24). France Failing Unaccompanied Migrant Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Unaccompanied migrant children at a new camp in Lyon, France, on March 5, 2025. | © 2025 Romain Doucelin/NurPhoto via AP Photo | In a damning report published last week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded France is responsible for grave and systematic violations of the rights of unaccompanied migrant children. The committee noted that due to flawed and arbitrary age assessment procedures many unaccompanied children find themselves homeless, deprived of healthcare, and forced to live in degrading and undignified conditions, instead of being protected,…
(2025-10-24). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-10-24). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-24). Sugar Industry Council unveiled to drive Uganda's production and exports. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda officially inaugurated its first Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance, enhance productivity, and regulate the nation's sugar sector. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Oct.23, followed the enactment of the Sugar (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2025, …
(2025-10-24). Uganda defeats Canada to increase lead in 2025 Victoria Series. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's women's national cricket team defeated Canada again to increase its lead to 3-0 in the ongoing 2025 Victoria Series. Guided by the in-form Kevin Amuge, hosts Uganda won by 18 runs at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Thursday. Uganda batted first to put on 100/6 in 20 …
(2025-10-24). Testing oxygen level in black and white. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's new Hypoxia Lab takes lead in ensuring patient safety isn't skin colour dependent HEALTH FEATURE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For decades, the pulse oximeter; a small clip-on device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood has been considered a universal lifesaver. From surgery theatres to neonatal wards, it's a frontline tool guiding critical …
(2025-10-24). Pupils thrilled as Equity Bank hands over bus to Nabumali Boarding Primary School. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus. A rousing welcome awaited the arrival of officials of the Bank and local leaders, who included the District …
(2025-10-24). Gaza's Deadly Legacy: Why Aid Groups Say Clearance Will Take 30 Years. moderndiplomacy.eu Clearing unexploded bombs from Gaza may take 20 to 30 years, according to an official from the aid group Humanity & Inclusion. They describe the area as a dangerous "unmapped minefield. " More than 53 people have died, and hundreds have been hurt due to remnants from the Israel-Hamas war, with estimates from aid groups …
(2025-10-24). Connolly Poised for Victory as Ireland Heads to the Polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Ireland began voting to elect a new president, with Catherine Connolly, an experienced far-left lawmaker, seen as the clear favorite. At 68, Connolly is an independent candidate known for her criticisms of the European Union, especially against plans to increase military spending. She has a substantial lead over the government-supported candidate, Heather Humphreys, which could …
(2025-10-24). Climate Action: The Impact of China's New Energy Vehicle Sales in Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Union fears the lack of competitiveness in the face of Chinese markets, which have invaded European countries with environmentally friendly and low-carbon vehicles. Here, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced a competition investigation into market distortions caused by Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles in the EU and their superiority …
(2025-10-24). Nazi Praise and Hate Speech: The Sinister Side of U.S. Political Group Chats. moderndiplomacy.eu Three major controversies involving leaked private text messages from group chats have emerged, exposing racist, antisemitic, and violent remarks from various political figures in the U. S. These messages included racial slurs, admiration for Nazis, and threats of violence, raising concerns about the increasing acceptance of such views despite significant civil rights progress. The leaked …
(2025-10-24). Why Europe Is Under Pressure to Tackle the Surge in Chinese Imports. moderndiplomacy.eu A tyre retreading firm in Germany, which has been operating for a century and previously supported British trucks after World War Two, is now facing competition from cheap tyres imported from China. This competition has intensified since the U. S. imposed tariffs on China, creating a situation where new truck tyres from Asia can be …
(2025-10-24). Trump Heads to Asia in Bid for Landmark Deal with China's Xi. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump will travel to Asia next week for a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, as he aims to negotiate trade and business deals amid ongoing tensions with China. This trip, his first to the region since taking office, will include a significant meeting with China's President Xi Jinping …
(2025-10-24). Tourists Watch in Shock as Trump Destroys the East Wing. moderndiplomacy.eu With many tourist attractions in Washington D. C. closed due to the government shutdown, visitors are exploring a controversial new site: the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, initiated by President Donald Trump. The East Wing, which housed the president's spouse's offices, is now a rubble-filled construction zone as Trump plans to …
(2025-10-24). Kyrgyzstan Criticises EU Sanctions on Its Banks, Urges Dialogue Over Russia Links. moderndiplomacy.eu Kyrgyzstan expressed regret on Friday about the European Union's decision to include several Kyrgyz entities in its latest sanctions against Russia, describing it as "one-sided sanctions pressure. " The foreign ministry emphasized that Kyrgyzstan adheres to international obligations and seeks constructive dialogue with the EU to avoid risks of sanctions evasion. It invited the EU …
(2025-10-24). Carney Aims to Reset US-Canada Trade Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada is prepared to resume trade talks with the United States after President Donald Trump halted discussions due to an anti-tariff advertisement from Ontario's provincial government. Trump ended the talks following the release of a video featuring former President Ronald Reagan, which argued that tariffs lead to …
(2025-10-24). Egypt brings together Hamas, Fatah to discuss post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Rival Palestinian factions met in Cairo to discuss post-war governance in the Gaza Strip as part of US President Donald Trump's The Fatah delegation, headed by Hussein al-Sheikh, had initially refused to participate, but the movement's leadership eventually agreed to join the talks following a request
(2025-10-24). Only justice can heal Gaza's deep psychological scars. newarab.com 
The Israeli artillery turned from roaring to humming, and the bombs coming down from heavy rain to drizzle. A ceasefire it was called, albeit mostly a one-sided aggression. | President Trump declared an 'end to the Gaza war' in early October, and Gazans received the declaration with hope and doubt. Some saw it as a most needed room to take a breath and reflect, a psychological respite. Others were not too sure, as the scale of destruction that Israeli troops left behind was ungraspable. | What both sides agree on is that springing back to normality could prove tricky, as abnormal as that normality before the geno…
(2025-10-24). Around 20,000 unexploded ordnance endangering Gaza: rights group. newarab.com 
Palestinians in Gaza continue to face grave dangers from tens of thousands of The Gaza Rights Centre (GRC) said the remnants pose a daily threat to civilians, hinder humanitarian efforts, and obstruct rescue operations, debris clearance, and attempts to restore normal life for families returning to their homes. | The war since 7 October 2023 has left much of Gaza's urban landscape in ru…
(2025-10-24). Trump: US will 'cut all ties' if Israel annexes West Bank. newarab.com 
Trump's remarks were made to Time magazine by telephone on 15 October – just days after the Gaza truce plan he spearheaded took effect – but were only published on Thursday. | "It won't happen," Trump said when asked about calls in Israel to annex the Palestinian West Bank, which has been occ…
(2025-10-24). WHO says Gaza hunger crisis not improving amid Israeli siege. newarab.com 
The World Health Organisation said on Thursday there had been little improvement in "The situation still remains catastrophic because what's entering is not enough," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online press briefing from the UN health agency's Geneva headquarters. | Since the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10, there has been "no dent in hunger, because there i…
(2025-10-24). Ankara court throws out graft case against Turkey opposition. newarab.com 
An Ankara court on Friday threw out a graft case against The case, which centred on alleged vote buying at a Republican People's Party (CHP) primary in November 2023, was rejected by the judge on the grounds it was "moot". | The lawsuit sought to overturn the result of the CHP vote on alleging vote rigging. That vote removed longtime party chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu and elected Ozgur Ozel, who remains leader. | If successful, it could have unseated Oz…
(2025-10-24). Belgium backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. newarab.com 
The long-frozen conflict, dating back to 1975, pits Morocco, which considers the desert territory as its own, against Autono…
(2025-10-24). UK police arrest 3 men in London on suspicion of spying for Russia. newarab.com 
British counterterrorism police arrested three men in London on Thursday on suspicion of spying for The Metropolitan Police force said that the men, ages 44, 45 and 48, were detained at addresses in the city under the National Security Act "on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service." Police said that the country in question is Russia. | The force said that officers were searching several London properties in connection with the investigation. | British authorities allege that Russia i…
(2025-10-24). Mai Serhan's epistolary tribute to her father and Palestine. newarab.com 
"I have never been to the place where I am from, but I can imagine it for us, Baba, for you and me," writes The book borrows its title from that evocative line addressed to her now-deceased "Baba", or father. Growing up with a Palestinian father and an Egyptian mother, mostly in Cairo, but with stints in Abu Dhabi and Beirut, Mai's sense of belonging and identity was in constant flux. | In this memoir, published on…
(2025-10-24). Trump says all Canada trade talks 'terminated'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with On his Truth Social network, Trump vented fury at what he called a "fake" ad that he said misquoted former president Ronald Reagan discussing tariff policy. | Trump said the campaign ⚪ produced by the Canadian province of Ontario to be aired on US television channels ⚪ was designed to "interfer…
(2025-10-24). Lebanon: Aoun meets ceasefire monitoring chief as Israel attacks. newarab.com 
The new head of the ceasefire monitoring committee for Lebanon met President The meetings marked US Gen. Joseph Clearfield's first official visit to the Lebanese capital since assuming his post and formed…
(2025-10-24). Thousands protest in California as anti-Trump sit-in in DC urged. newarab.com 
Days after US President The first major gathering of the day took place in nearby Alameda, where a 5 am protest was held after federal immigration agents (Customs and Border Control) were spotted, and then in the evening in the city, where thousands of protesters congregated with just hours' notice, in one of the…
(2025-10-24). Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party after deadly clashes. newarab.com 
Pakistan on Thursday banned a radical Islamist party behind recent violent protests that left at least one police officer and four civilians dead, the government said. | The decision, approved by the federal Cabinet on the recommendation of the Punjab provincial government, came more than a week after thousands of supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, or TLP, clashed with police on the outskirts of Lahore. | The protesters were attempting to march to the capital, Islamabad, to hold a rally in support of Palestinians. More than 100 police officers and dozens of protesters were injured in the clash…
(2025-10-24). UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-24). 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?
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). 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.
(2025-10-24). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-24). Gaza's Children Starve as Ceasefire Fails to Deliver Aid. thinktank.pk Two weeks after a US-brokered ceasefire was meant to usher in relief, Gaza's children are paying the ultimate price for unfulfilled promises. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the territory's hunger emergency "catastrophic," with a quarter of the population — including over 11,500 pregnant women — teetering on the brink of starvation. This isn't …
(2025-10-24). US-Canada Trade Tensions Explode After Ontario's Tariff Ad Gambit. thinktank.pk In a dramatic escalation of cross-border trade frictions, US President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all negotiations with Canada, pointing to a provocative anti-tariff advertisement sponsored by the Ontario government. The announcement, made via Truth Social on Thursday, underscores the fragility of North American economic ties and raises fresh questions about the future of the …
(2025-10-24). South Africa's Epic Comeback Levels Pakistan Test Serie. thinktank.pk In a thrilling display of skill and determination, South Africa stormed to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 23, 2025, leveling the two-match Test series at 1-1. The triumph, South Africa's first Test win in Pakistan since 2007, highlighted their adaptability in spin-friendly conditions and set …
(2025-10-24). 'Cruelty and indifference': Delaware's $400M budget shortfall could impact services for low-income residents. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware is facing a $400 million budget shortfall over the next three years due to federal funding cuts from the massive tax bill Republicans in Congress passed earlier this year. | The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council lowered its projection for state revenue for the current fiscal year by nearly $99 million. Its forecast for the following year that starts July 2026 fell by almost $47 million. A dip in expected revenue from corporate income tax is contributi…
(2025-10-24). Princeton University to reopen its newly rebuilt art museum. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Five years after it was closed, razed and rebuilt, the The wholly reimagined museum will open for a marathon 24 hours on the evening of Oct. 31 through the evening of Nov. 1, then resume its normal hours thereafter. | "It is incredibly exciting," said Juliana Ochs Dweck, the museum's chief curator. She has spent the last 10 months ins…
(2025-10-24). New coronavirus wave: "Frankenstein" variant spreading rapidly. wsws.org Largely ignored by governments and trade unions, the SARS-CoV-2 XFG variant has, in a short time, become the dominant variant worldwide.
(2025-10-24). Mamdani placates billionaires with plan to retain NYPD chief. wsws.org At the last mayoral debate before the November elections, the DSA-candidate from mayor of New York pledged to keep billionaire heiress Jessica Tisch in charge of the city's massive police force.
(2025-10-24). Dmitry Barinov's "Zinoviev, Trotsky, University" : An important contribution to the history of the Left Opposition. wsws.org Barinov has produced the most extensive account yet of the work of the Opposition in Leningrad, its structure, leading figures and activities among students and the working class.
(2025-10-24). How the governing Christian Democrats pave the way for the far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Advocates of direct cooperation with the AfD are now so strong that the CDU's executive committee met for a two-day retreat last weekend to discuss how to deal with the right-wing extremists in the future.
(2025-10-24). Class divide in US life expectancy reaches 9 years for elderly. wsws.org New data on a widening nine-year life expectancy gap between rich and poor retirees demonstrates the devastating impacts of the US' profit-driven healthcare system.
(2025-10-24). Ukraine faces financial crisis as winter approaches. wsws.org Despite billions wasted and hundreds of thousands already killed in the proxy war with Russia, Ukraine and its EU backers remain committed to war.
(2025-10-24). Netherlands: Culture or cannons? The Van Gogh Museum's survival at stake. wsws.org The future of Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum—home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh—now hangs precariously in the balance. The Dutch government's plans to slash annual funding for arts and culture threaten one of humanity's most vital cultural institutions.
(2025-10-24). The implications of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protests for the European working class. wsws.org Millions across Europe and internationally watched on October 18 as 7 million American youth, workers, professionals and retirees joined nationwide "No Kings" protests.