aljazeera.com (2025-10-23). LIVE: Gaza humanitarian crisis worsening despite Israel, Hamas ceasefire
As Israel keeps restricting the entry of sufficient levels of aid, Palestinian families struggle to find adequate shelter, enough food, and essential water amid the destruction, according to Al Jazeera's team on the ground. | The World Health Organization says 15,000 Palestinians who are desperately in need of medical treatment are awaiting medical evacuation from Gaza after 41 critical patients were evacuated yesterday, as the Rafah border crossing remains shut despite the ceasefire deal.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Int'l Court of Justice Finds Israelis Broke Law by Starving Palestinians of Gaza. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Court of Justice, established by the UN to adjudicate issues among nations, issued an advisory opinion on Wednesday branding the Israeli blockade on food and medical aid into the occupied Gaza Strip illegal. I mean, surely this conclusion is simple common sense. You can't starve people. That's not …
(2025-10-23). Gaza "peace" deal exposed as cover for genocide and ethnic cleansing. wsws.org The "peace" agreement has sanctified the permanent Israeli occupation and annexation of a large portion of Gaza, coupled with daily mass killing and the deliberate starvation of the population.
aljazeera.com (2025-10-23). LIVE: Gaza humanitarian crisis worsening despite Israel, Hamas ceasefire As Israel keeps restricting the entry of sufficient levels of aid, Palestinian families struggle to find adequate shelter, enough food, and essential water amid the destruction, according to Al Jazeera's team on the ground. | The World Health Organization says 15,000 Palestinians who are desperately in need of medical treatment are awaiting medical evacuation from Gaza after 41 critical patients were evacuated yesterday, as the Rafah border crossing remains shut despite the ceasefire deal.
(2025-10-23). US plan to divide Gaza prompts fears of permanent occupation. newarab.com 
Plans under consideration by the US to divide The plans, outlined by US Vice President
(2025-10-23). Israel targeted more than 270,000 victims in Gaza during two years of genocide. thecanary.co The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor revealed a shocking report that lays bare the genocide stats that came from Israel's warcrimes against the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. The report documents the killing, injury or arrest of more than 270,000 Palestinians, or nearly 12% of the Strip's population, in one of the […] | By
(2025-10-23). Gaza command center in Israel gives the U.S. eyes on the Strip and helps Netanyahu avoid responsibility. haaretz.com The United States can boast of the multinational Civil-Military Coordination Center that it has built to secure the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, while the U.S. can keep watch of Israel and Gaza from up close. Meanwhile, Netanyahu can run things behind the scenes without being scrutinized by the public…
(2025-10-23). Israel defies ICJ ruling, vows to bar UNRWA from Gaza. newarab.com 
A senior Israeli official told the public broadcaster Kan Reshet Bet on…
(2025-10-23). Who won the Gaza war? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein They say the war in Gaza ended after a ceasefire agreed upon between Hamas, representing all Palestinian organizations, and Israel. If the war ended, it's valid to ask who won and who lost in a conflict that involved not only Israel and the Palestinians but was actually a war between the …
(2025-10-23). As Israel's war pauses, a battle emerges over Gaza's police. newarab.com 
Amid the ruins still scattered across After nearly Subsequently, police forces reportedly loyal and linked to Hamas have been redeployed across the Gaza Strip, seeking to restore a semblance of order. Their presence is visible at key intersections, ne…
(2025-10-23). US's Rubio warns against West Bank annexation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — The US Secretary of State has said that a move by Israel's parliament towards annexation of the occupied West Bank would threaten Washington's plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
(2025-10-23). Gaza: WHO evacuates 41 patients as thousands await transfer. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization led the medical evacuation of 41 critical patients and 145 companions out of Gaza, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. | Some 15,600 Gazan patients await evacuation, including 3,800 children, the WHO previously said. During the war, more than 7,000 patients were evacuated from Gaza, with Egypt taking more than half of them. | Many suffer from injuries sustained during the two-year-long conflict that killed more than 68,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians. Others have chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease that the enclave's decimated health syst…
(2025-10-23). Investigation Identifies Over 20 Israeli Soldiers Behind Hind Rajab's Killing. popularresistance.org A new Al Jazeera documentary released on 20 October has identified the Israeli soldiers and officers who were directly involved in the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family last year, as well as the rescue workers who were dispatched to the scene. | The investigation reveals the involvement of the Israeli army's 401st Brigade. This includes Lt. Col. Daniel Ela and field officer Maj. Shon Glass. | According to the report, Glass was the one who ordered Israeli troops to fire the tank shells that killed the Rajab family in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa. He also ordered the attack on the ambula…
(2025-10-23). Food flows into Gaza still far below targets: WFP. newarab.com 
The U.N. World Food Programme said on Tuesday that supplies into Gaza were ramping up after the Around 750 metric tons of food are now entering the Gaza Strip daily, according to the WFP, but this was still well below the scale of needs after two years of Israel's offensive that has reduced much of Gaza to ruins. | "To be able to get to this scale-up,…
(2025-10-23). Why The Gaza Tribunal Is Still Needed After Trump's Ceasefire. popularresistance.org The Gaza Tribunal, a people's tribunal, was formed a year ago in response to the failure of the established world order of sovereign states and international institutions to stop what experts and ordinary people increasingly recognised as genocide in Gaza. | The Gaza Tribunal will hold its final session from 23-26 October 2025 at Istanbul University. | Our initiative was inspired by an earlier civil society effort during the Vietnam War, when leading public intellectuals Bertrand Russell and Jean-Paul Sartre established the Russell Tribunal, which held hearings in 1966 and 1967.
(2025-10-23). The Gigantic Task of Searching for Dead in Gaza. ummid.com There are around 10,000 bodies that lie under the rubble and wreckage as a result of the mass bombs dropped by Israel on the Gaza Strip since 7 October, 2023.
(2025-10-23). EU leaders seek role in Gaza at summit focused on Ukraine and Russia. newarab.com 
European Union leaders are seeking a more active role in Gaza and the At a summit Thursday in Brussels largely focused on
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Rubio criticises West Bank annexation move as he visits Israel. newarab.com 
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio warned that Israel's moves towards annexing the occupied West Bank risked undermining a fragile US-brokered truce in Gaza, as he headed to Israel on Thursday. | Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday "I think the president's made…
(2025-10-23). UN report affirms Israel's genocide in Gaza impossible without global complicity. radiohc.cu A new United Nations report reveals that more than 60 countries are complicit in the "collective crime" of enabling Israel's genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. | An advanced version of the report by UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, was made available on Monday. | In her second report, Albanese argues that diplomatic immunity for Israel and failure to hold it to account for violating international laws, particularly in the West, has allowed it to continue its genocide with impunity. | The report says this took place through western media and political disco…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Rare ICJ ruling condemns Israel in every possible legal manner. thecanary.co The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ordered that Israel must allow aid into Gaza. Additionally, the court has found that Israel breached its obligations by putting restrictions on aid over the last two years. Since the ceasefire came into force on October 10, Israel has repeatedly broken it, both in bombing […] | By
(2025-10-23). Modi's absence from Gaza Summit marks shrinking of India's moral footprint. ummid.com PM Modi's absence from the Gaza Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is less an accident and more a revelation of priorities: arms trade over human rights, alignment over autonomy.
(2025-10-23). FPA disappointed as Israel court postpones Gaza media access. newarab.com 
An organisation representing international media in Israel and the Palestinian territories expressed disappointment Thursday after Israel's top court postponed its hearing on granting journalists independent access to Gaza. | Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, Israeli authorities have prevented foreign journalists from entering the devastated territory, taking only a handful of reporters inside on tightly controlled visits alongside its troops. | The Foreign Press Association, which represents hundreds of foreign journalists, had filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking access for international journ…
(2025-10-23). No incubators left: Gaza's babies born into a post-genocide hell. newarab.com 
In the dim corridors of Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex, Samah Ahmed collapsed in tears as doctors told her that her newborn son might not survive. | She crumples against the hospital corridor wall, her skeletal frame shaking with sobs. At 30 years old and weighing less than 50 kilogrammes, Samah can barely stand without gripping her husband's arm. | Through the neonatal intensive care unit window at Nasser Medical Complex, her eight-day-old son Muhammad lies fighting for breath, one of three infants crowded into a single incubator designed for one. | The doctor's words, a Palestinian medical euphemism meaning the…
(2025-10-23). Weapons, warlords, and wasteland: Israel's new strategy for Gaza. newarab.com 
As the Gaza ceasefire loomed, Israel's Islamic State-linked proxy gang leader, The Israeli army had
(2025-10-23). 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……
(2025-10-23). Craig Murray: 36-Minute Trials And No Jury. popularresistance.org Those charged with terrorism for supporting Palestine Action will have no jury in trials limited to 36 minutes each, with prison sentences up to six months. These are the plans for Starmer Courts for mass trials of anti-Genocide protestors. | The plans are devised by Justice Michael Snow. He is the epitome of judicial prejudice. When Julian Assange appeared before Snow in the first hearing after being dragged from the Embassy, Snow called Assange a "narcissist" even though Assange had said nothing but to confirm his name, and no evidence had been led.
(2025-10-23). Israel would lose all US support if it annexed West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Israel would lose all support from the United States if it decided to pursue territories in the West Bank.
(2025-10-23). Aawaz II's Legacy: Will Pakistan's Reforms Shield Its Most Vulnerable? thinktank.pk In a nation where cultural traditions often clash with modern human rights imperatives, Pakistan is witnessing a quiet revolution in child protection and gender equality. Three key provinces—Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Sindh—have reaffirmed their dedication to sweeping reforms aimed at curbing child marriage, boosting birth registration rates, fortifying child safeguards, combating gender-based violence (GBV), …
(2025-10-23). China revitalizes 88 key rivers, lakes in ecological restoration drive. ecns.cn China had successfully revitalized 88 key rivers and lakes across the country by the end of September this year, restoring ecological flows to waterways that had remained dry for decades, the Ministry of Water Resources announced on Wednesday.
(2025-10-23). Home Affairs introduces doorstep delivery of passports to SA citizens abroad. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs introduces doorstep delivery of passports to SA citizens abroad | In another major step towards fulfilling the Home Affairs vision of delivering 'Home Affairs @ home', the Minister Leon Schreiber on Wednesday announced the introduction of doorstep delivery of passports for South African citizens living abroad. | The service starts on 1 November 2025. | This milestone was unveiled during Schreiber's address to the South African community in The Hague in The Netherlands, where Home Affairs launched its latest dedicated service centre that reduces waiting times for passport applications from up to 18 m…
(2025-10-23). US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion. aljazeera.com The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
(2025-10-23). Israeli forces detain two Palestinian children in Jerusalem raid. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Thursday detained two Video footage shared on social media showed several Israeli officers taking away the children, who were identified as Muhammad Abu Asab and Ahmad Abed. | The children were arrested after Israeli forces raided their families'
(2025-10-23). The Artist and the Eye. counterpunch.org 
I saw a man crouched by the side of the road close to the railway station last week. I thought he'd dropped something. Then I saw he was holding a piece of chalk and was in fact writing on the pavement. Must just have poor eyesight, I decided. Anyway, before I could see what it
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Trump Cancels Budapest Summit: Five Reasons Why Trump Is Once Again Escalating Against Russia. globalresearch.ca Trump canceled the Budapest Summit on the grounds that he didn't think it'd be worth his time…
(2025-10-23). World's first human with gene-edited pig liver has survived for months. ecns.cn In a big leap for medical science, Chinese surgeons have successfully performed the world's first transplant of a gene-edited pig liver into a living human patient, who survived for 171 days — nearly six months — after the operation.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Saturday 11/8: Potrero Hill and Dogpatch History Night. indybay.org 1070 Maryland St | Pier 70 Building 12…
(2025-10-23). Taiwan compatriots invited to mark historic anniversary. ecns.cn Compatriots from Taiwan will be invited to attend a commemorative gathering marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, which will be held around Saturday on the mainland, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2025-10-23). (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.
(2025-10-23). Police seize counterfeit currency, forged PIA, ANF letters in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Garden Police have seized local and foreign currency, along with forged PIA and ANF joining letters, fake cheques, counterfeit property documents, and materials used to produce fake US dollars, including black paper and chemicals. | According to details, police arrested a suspect identified as Behzad, allegedly involved in producing counterfeit currency. A District City Police spokesperson said the suspect was found in possession of fake Pakistani banknotes and US dollars. | Officers also recovered forged PIA and ANF employment letters, fake cheques, counterfeit property papers, and equipment used to print fak…
(2025-10-23). 'Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi' shows what caregiving really looks like for Pakistani women. tribune.com.pk 
Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi continues to explore the strain of caregiving within a Pakistani household. Written by Rida Bilal and directed by Adnan Sarwar, the drama is a project of Alpha Productions and airs on Express Entertainment. The cast includes Zahid Ahmed, Zara Noor Abbas Khan, Mohammed Ahmed, Faizan Sheikh, Noreen Gulwani and Rubina Ashraf. | In episode 7, Zara Noor Abbas Khan's character, Ramsha, faces the increasing demands of caring for her husband, Ali, played by Zahid Ahmed, who has been recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The condition alters Ali's memory, behaviour and emotional st…
(2025-10-23). Oil rises 5% on US sanctions against Russian suppliers. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose 5% on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over the Ukraine war, extending gains from the previous session. | Brent crude futures were up $3.39, or 5.4%, at $65.98 a barrel at 1018 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $3.31, or 5.7%, at $61.81. | The US sanctions mean refineries in China and India, major buyers of Russian oil, will need to seek alternative suppliers to avoid exclusion from the Western banking system, according to Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen. | The US said it was prepared to take further action as it called…
(2025-10-23). Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com Mamdani attacked over affordability platform, support for Palestine; Cuomo challenged on sexual harassment.
(2025-10-23). 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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Lukashenko congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as president of Bolivia. eng.belta.by "Belarus is ready to truly intensify the fruitful dialogue with Bolivia. I hope that in the near future we will be able to give Belarusian-Bolivian relations new substance."
(2025-10-23). Generation Jihad Wheel of Jihad. longwarjournal.org The Taliban, a monster Islamabad built but can't control, is waging a war against Pakistan—and it shouldn't surprise anyone. After decades of Islamabad playing both arsonist and firefighter—nurturing the Taliban, harboring al Qaeda, and weaponizing jihad against India—Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn reunite to dissect why the blaze is finally backfiring on Pakistan.
(2025-10-23). No official changes to name of Kruger National Park. sanews.gov.za No official changes to name of Kruger National Park | No changes have been made to the name of the Kruger National Park, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has confirmed. | The Minister has not approved any changes to the name. Further, no notice has been published in the Government Gazette and there is nothing in progress to change the name of the Kruger National Park. | In terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003, only the Minister has the legal authority to assign or amend the name of a national park. | Schedule 2 of the Act lists all…
(2025-10-23). The Freedom To Be Weird: What D'Angelo Taught Black Men About Liberation. newsone.com 
Source: Vinnie Zuffante / Getty | Sometimes you take absence for granted. Not because you don't miss the person, but because you know that they'll be back. While D'Angelo's presence was never constant, it was still a fixture, and that makes his loss feel so odd. | When the news broke last week that D'Angelo had passed, it hit like the opening chords to his track from Black Messiah, "Really Love." Low, rumbling, unsettling. The kind of grief that cascades. Not quite as a shock that just makes you shudder, but as a slowly rising cloud that makes you reflect. Not just on the man or his music, but on what he repre…
(2025-10-23). Uganda renews road safety concerns after multi-vehicle crash. independent.co.ug 
Kiryandongo, Uganda | Xinhua | After a multi-vehicle crash killed 46 people and injured several others in mid-western Uganda, fresh concerns have emerged over road safety in the East African country. Police said the accident occurred around 12: 15 a.m. local time Wednesday in Kiryandongo District on the Kampala-Gulu highway, involving four vehicles — two passenger …
(2025-10-23). Qatar's Venezuela mediation: From soft power to skin in the game. newarab.com 
(2025-10-23). Ledecka's 'great Olympic story' stumbles on downhill DNS. tribune.com.pk 
Like in Beijing in 2022, three-time Olympic champion Ester Ledecka calls next year's Olympic Games "a friendly" to ease the pressure, despite a rather unfriendly schedule thwarting her medal hopes. | The 30-year-old Czech stunned the world by winning both the skiing super-G and the snowboarding parallel giant slalom at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang. | She won another Olympic snowboarding parallel giant slalom at Beijing in 2022, and took the bronze medal in downhill at the 2024 Alpine skiing world championships. | But a schedule clash at next year's Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics prevents her from competing in…
(2025-10-23). Crackdown on polluting vehicles intensifies in Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Transport Department has launched an extensive crackdown on smoke-emitting and unfit vehicles as part of efforts to curb smog in the provincial capital and surrounding areas. A detailed report issued by the department highlights a series of large-scale enforcement actions against violators, including vehicle owners, drivers, and transporters. | Bilal Akbar Khan, Punjab Transport Minister, has directed officials to continue a 24-hour crackdown on smoke-emitting and unfit vehicles without exception. "No leniency will be shown towards vehicles emitting smoke or operating without valid fitness certifica…
(2025-10-23). Israel deports 32 foreign activists helping Palestinian harvest. newarab.com 
The activists were arrested in an olive grove near the town…
(2025-10-23). US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, prompting Moscow fury. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump hit Russia's two biggest oil companies with sanctions in his latest sharp policy shift on Moscow's war in Ukraine, prompting global oil prices to rise by 3% on Thursday and India to consider cutting Russian imports. | The sanctions target oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, which between them account for more than 5% of global oil output, and mark a dramatic U-turn by Trump, who said only last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would hold a summit in Budapest soon to try to end the war in Ukraine. | But Trump, in his latest about-face on the conflict, said on Wednesday that t…
(2025-10-23). Morocco's Gen Z and the regional volcano. links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — The movement of the Moroccan youth is but the latest manifestation of the regional crisis revealed by the 2011 Arab Spring.
(2025-10-23). Rubis brings new energy to Remnant Generation efforts to support young mothers. independent.co.ug 
Rubis Energy Uganda partners with the Remnant generation to empower survivors of sexual abuse and teen mothers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubis Energy Uganda has announced a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership worth 10,000 Euros (approximately Shs 40.2 million) with The Remnant Generation (TRG), a faith-based non-governmental organization that supports survivors of sexual abuse and …
(2025-10-23). First NJ Dem Candidate for Assembly to Speak Up Against Trump's Plan to Target US Citizens and Residents as Domestic Terrorists with "Full" Military and Police Repression Thank you Carolyn Rush for Assembly, LD 1. fightbackbetter.com 
Disagreeing with Washington doesn't make you a terrorist. But under the new Executive Order on "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized…
(2025-10-23). Why Americans Are Protesting? ummid.com Over seven million Americans hit the streets in all the 50 states of the United States Saturday October 18, 2025 to join the 'No Kings' protest called against Donald Trump's anti-people policies, especially law against immigrants.
(2025-10-23). The entire world was ready to reduce shipping emissions. Then Trump stepped in. grist.org With relatively little fanfare, the first-ever global carbon tax was poised to be formally adopted as an international agreement this year. | The International Maritime Organization, or IMO, the United Nations agency overseeing global shipping, had drafted a net-zero framework to move the sector toward cleaner fuels — a crucial step in the energy transition, since the industry that handles around 90 percent of global trade also accounts for 3 percent of the world's emissions. | The framework would require shippers to pay a fee per ton of greenhouse gas emissions if their emissions rose above a certain th…
(2025-10-23). Cuba captures Chinese drug fugitive 'Brother Wang' after Mexico escape. scmp.com A Chinese national who United States authorities accused of trafficking large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the US before being arrested and then escaping custody in Mexico was recaptured in Cuba, Mexican authorities said on Wednesday. | Zhi Dong Zhang, alias "Brother Wang", was indicted in federal court in Atlanta in 2022 on drug trafficking and money laundering charges.
(2025-10-23). Inside the credit war for control of Thames Water. thecanary.co On the surface, it looks like Britain's biggest water company, Thames Water, is being rescued. Behind closed doors, in boardrooms, legal chambers, and government briefings, it is being carved up. The issue is not water, pipes or pumps. The issue is money, control, and who gets paid first. Thames Water is not being saved. It […] | By
(2025-10-23). Monday 10/20: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-23). United States: Federal Agents Use Excessive Force in Illinois. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A federal immigration enforcement agent sprays Rev. David Black, of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, as he and other protesters demonstrate outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, September 19, 2025. | © 2025 Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP…
(2025-10-23). Selected Articles: US War on Venezuela? Big Oil, a "Nobel Peace Prize Winner" and the Bolivarian Resistance. globalresearch.ca 
By It was good news that the Norwegian Nobel committee did not award the
(2025-10-23). A tale of two chants: Why Starmer now casts even the British police as antisemitic. strategic-culture.su By Jonathan COOK | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Starmer wanted punk band Bob Vylan prosecuted for chanting 'Death to the IDF!' F…
(2025-10-23). Gunboat Diplomacy: How Classic Naval Coercion has Evolved Into Hybrid Warfare on the Water. counterpunch.org 
Over the summer, the United States deployed warships to the Caribbean — ostensibly to menace drug traffickers but also as a none-too-subtle warning to Venezuela. Earlier in the year, a U.S. Navy destroyer bobbed along waters close to Iran for similar reasons. And in the Taiwan Straits and Pacific, China and the U.S. frequently show
(2025-10-23). National action plan announced to save sharks. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has announced plans to launch a comprehensive National Action Plan to conserve shark species in Pakistan's coastal waters. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated that the plan is being prepared in collaboration with the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, alongside marine and environmental experts, to address the growing threat of shark overexploitation in the Arabian Sea. | The minister emphasised that the continued capture of prohibited shark species, including requiem, hammerhead, thresher, mackerel, and whale sharks, poses a severe threat to marin…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Western Media Use 'Peace' Prize to Fuel War Propaganda. fair.org 
(2025-10-23). Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest. aljazeera.com Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
(2025-10-23). UHV grid powers up to spur nation's green development. ecns.cn China's ambitious nationwide ultra-high voltage, or UHV, grid is fundamentally transforming the country's energy system, driving a significant acceleration in its transition toward cleaner power sources and reshaping how electricity is delivered across the nation, said industry experts.
(2025-10-23). Gold price up again amid new US sanctions of Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Gold is on the uptrend again, edging towards recent record highs of nearly $4,400 an ounce, as United States sanctions against Russian's oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil add new risk to global oil supplies and geopolitics.
(2025-10-23). Nokia CEO compares AI rush to the 1990s internet era, says bubble worries are overplayed. tribune.com.pk 
Nokia's CEO Justin Hotard said artificial intelligence is driving a long-term growth trend that resembles the internet boom of the 1990s, but downplayed concerns about a potential bubble. | Hotard's remarks come amid growing debate over whether the surge in AI investment is sustainable. | "I fundamentally think we're at the front end of an AI supercycle, much like the 1990s with the internet," Hotard said in an interview with Reuters. "Even if there's a bubble, a trough, we'll look to the longer-term trends. And right now, all those trends are very favourable." | A Bank of America survey this month showed that…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Helicopter carrying Indian President broke after stucking in concrete. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A helicopter carrying the president of India, Droupadi Murmu, broke during landing in Kerala after it was stuck in newly placed concrete, local media outlets confirmed on Wednesday.According to Hindustan Times, the helicopter landed at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pathanamthitta's Pramadam, where President Droupadi Murmu was heading to Sabarimala for an official visit.Media sources revealed that part of a jet collapsed shortly after it landed on the ground on Wednesday morning.üáÆüá≥ Indian Air Force helicopter carrying the President of India malfu…
(2025-10-23). Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula kills 4 Yemeni soldiers in complex suicide assault. longwarjournal.org The attack targeted the headquarters of the 1st Support and Reinforcement Brigade, which is part of the alliance of pro-government forces in southern Yemen. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula remains active in the south, despite setbacks.
(2025-10-23). Belarusian MAZ delivers first Belarusian electric sanitation truck to utility company. eng.belta.by The MAZ-GTe boasts a number of technological advantages. It has a 150kW synchronous electric motor. A battery with the storage capacity of over 250kWh provides an estimated driving range of up to 200km. Special attention has been paid to driver safety and comfort.
(2025-10-23). Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna, defend endorsement of Maine Democrat Graham Planter after Nazi tattoo revealed. wsws.org Planter, a US veteran and mercenary, has continued to receive support from "progressive" Democrats even after it was revealed he had a Totenkopf, the favored symbol of Hitler's SS, on his chest for nearly two decades.
(2025-10-23). We stopped practicing capitalism. onlineopinion.com.au True capitalism mirrors nature: earning your place through contribution, not coercion.
(2025-10-23). Israeli Knesset narrowly backs West Bank annexation bills. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a razor-thin and highly divisive vote, Israel's Knesset on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to two bills seeking to formally annex parts of the occupied West Bank.The legislation, which passed 25—24 in the first of four required readings, would extend Israeli sovereignty over the entire West Bank under one bill and specifically over the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim under another, effectively incorporating the areas into Israel. The vote came as U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Israel, though officials said the timing was coincidental.Knesset Advances Far-right West Bank Annexation Bill as J…
(2025-10-23). Belarus' atmospheric emissions at historic low. eng.belta.by "According to statistics data, the emission of pollutants into the atmospheric air totaled 865,000 tonnes in 2024. It was a historic low in the last five years. We've managed to reduce atmospheric emissions by over 31,000 tonnes in the last ten years," Sergei Maslyak noted.
(2025-10-23). La ´franqueza ª de Gustavo Petro se la pone fácil al fascismo estadounidense. strategic-culture.su Es claro que el supremacismo de Trump es una amenaza directa a todo lo diferente. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Quizá por última vez, escribir…
(2025-10-23). UK Green Party surges in polls under new leader Zack Polanski. newarab.com 
The latest The populist right-wing Reform UK continues to lead with 26 percent, followed by the ruling Labour Party at 20 percent and the Conservatives at 17 percent. The Greens are now tied with the Liberal Democrats at 15 per cent — the latter currently hold 76 seats in Parliame…
(2025-10-23). Boosting production and exports key to overcoming sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the only way to overcome the sanctions imposed on the country is through strengthening domestic production and increasing exports.
(2025-10-23). Suspect in Bronkhorstspruit tavern shooting arrested. sanews.gov.za Suspect in Bronkhorstspruit tavern shooting arrested | The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations, working together with members from SAPS Bronkhorstpruit, has arrested one of the suspects wanted in a tavern shooting incident that occurred on 5 October 2025. | The suspect is expected to appear before the Bronkhorstpruit Magistrate's Court today on five counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder. | "The suspect was arrested during a tracing operation on 21 October 2025 in Zithobeni, the township where the incident happened," the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement. | "Fi…
(2025-10-23). The Billionaire Club Stalls Russia Peace Negotiations. "More Sanctions on Russia" globalresearch.ca Marco Rubio's talks with Lavrov hit a wall when Rubio demanded a freeze which Russia has denied as an option for two years. | An obvious US blitzkrieg to deflect from the true intent. | Despite the non-action of a 'freeze' having …
(2025-10-23). Damascus sends officers to Turkey, Saudi for military training. newarab.com 
Syrian Defence Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra has thanked both In a post on his official account on X, Abu Qasra said he appreciated Ankara and Riyadh's "cooperation in receiving a delegation of Syrian officers", adding that the exchange of expertise and capacity-building "will contribute to strengthening cooperative relatio…
(2025-10-23). Israel bombs 'Hezbollah sites' in east Lebanon air raids. newarab.com 
Israel launched a "Israeli warplanes launched a series of violent strikes on the eastern mountain range" in the Bekaa region near the border with Syria, Lebanon's official National News Agency said. | It also said two Israel strikes targeted the Hermel range, in the northernmost part of the Bekaa. | The Israeli military meanwhile said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the same region, including a "a military camp…
(2025-10-23). Tuesday 10/28: ACLU People Power Action Call – Organizing for First Amendment, Democracy & Justice. indybay.org Online | RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/october-action-call…
(2025-10-23). COVID mRNA Vaccine and Spike Protein Identified in Human Heart Tissue. globalresearch.ca Multiple independent analyses, including those by Verma 2021, Krauson 2023, Schwab‚ÄØ2023, and Gill‚ÄØ2023 have concretely demonstrated Pfizer or Moderna‚ÄØmRNA and/or Spike antigen in human heart tissue following vaccination, primarily in myocarditis or sudden‚Äëdeath autopsies, …
(2025-10-23). UN accuses politicians of engineering a 'welfare dystopia' that fuels far-right surge. thecanary.co A UN report has directly blamed the state and mainstream political parties for engineering a "welfare dystopia" of surveillance and control that is deliberately fuelling the rise of the far-right. The report, Far-right populism and the future of social protection by UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Olivier De Schutter, slammed the […] | By
(2025-10-23). CTD, security agencies arrest two militants in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
In a joint operation with security agencies, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested two militants affiliated with the Zainabiyoun Brigade involved in targeted killings in Karachi. | According to police, the suspects, identified as Israr Gilgiti and Masoom Raza alias Imran Mota, are linked to the assassination of Anas Rehman on University Road and other criminal activities. Authorities recovered two 9mm pistols and a hand grenade during the raid. | Officials revealed that the group operates from a neighbouring country and maintains facilitators involved in terror financing. The CTD and security age…
(2025-10-23). 'Spoke to PM Modi': Trump doubles down on claim that India will cut Russian oil imports to nothing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that India will "significantly cut" its imports of Russian oil by the end of this year, claiming he received a personal commitment from | 'Spoke to PM Modi': Trump doubles down on claim that India will cut Russian oil imports to nothing…
(2025-10-23). New York's Bold Fight for Public Power. counterpunch.org 
In the fight for a just transition to renewable energy in the United States, New Yorkers achieved two major legislative wins in 2019 and 2023. Today, the realization of that landmark legislation hinges on whether the Democratic governor will uphold those legislative commitments — or yield to a resurgent Trump administration and the escalating energy demands of AI data centers.
(2025-10-23). America's Vulnerable Energy Security. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: There is currently growing and forceful pressure being applied on Venezuela by the United States, two countries which had been close, important allies during the Second World War, when America was easily the earth's biggest oil producing nation …
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Egyptian musicians are angry over no invite for GEM's opening. newarab.com 
Several Some of these musicians say they were surprised to learn earlier this month that they would be kept out of the ceremony in favour of foreign musicians. | "This is a sorry thing in fact, given the wonderful record and professionalism of local musicians," Ahmed…
(2025-10-23). She converted during COVID. Israeli immigration officials say her Zoom course count. haaretz.com Facing rejection from Israel's Population and Immigration Authority, recent convert Isabella Vinci, supported by the Israel Religious Action Center, is preparing a court petition to challenge the decision, despite a Supreme Court ruling recognizing non-Orthodox conversions…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. — ReutersASEAN summit in Malaysia slated for October 26—28.Malaysia trade deal, Thai—Cambodia peace accord…
(2025-10-23). How Cairo Biography is restoring the city's living spirit. newarab.com 
In 2020, at the height of the What began as a small, practical act of care for one of the city's many neglected sites soon grew into something much larger. | Under the guidance of researcher and founder Abdel Azim Fahmy, the effort gradually expanded to other overlooked landmarks and eventually took shape as a Facebook page…
(2025-10-23). DC Lahore announces revised prices for essential food items. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza has issued a new notification adjusting prices of essential food items to provide relief to consumers. | Key changes include: | Chana Dal (Fine): Rs 240/kg (-20) | Chana Dal (Special): Rs 255/kg (-20) | Kala Chana (Local): Rs 245/kg (-15) | Kala Chana (Fine): Rs 235/kg (-15 | {{pdf}} | White Chana (Imported): Rs 285/kg (-10) | Besan (Gram Flour): Rs 255/kg (-15) | Masoor Dal (Coarse): Rs 255/kg (-5) | Moong Dal: Rs 345/kg (+20) | Read: After vegetables, sugar becomes next crisis in Pakistan | Milk, meat, roti, and basmati rice prices remain stable. | He also shared an…
(2025-10-23). Self-Assured Destruction, The Climate Impacts of Nuclear War. Mass Starvation, Ozone Depletion. globalresearch.ca The greatest threat to humanity is nuclear war. | While public opinion is largely misinformed, US "decision-makers" including president Trump are also unaware and misinformed as to the consequences of their actions. Multi-billion dollar bonanza for the Military-Industrial Complex: "Scientific opinion" …
(2025-10-23). Peru's new president brutally represses mass protest, leaving one dead and 100 wounded. wsws.org The repression sends a message to imperialism and the multinationals that the new government will guarantee the profits extracted from the exploitation of Peruvian workers.
(2025-10-23). Defense Minister of Venezuela: All Weapons Seized in Anti-Terror Operations Came from the US. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López reported that "all the weapons and grenades seized in recent operations carried out by the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) came from the United States." | He questioned the role of the US in terrorist plots in Venezuela. "What is going on in the US?" he asked. "One of its biggest businesses, apart from drug trafficking, is precisely arms trafficking. Why does that weaponry end up in other regions, not to mention other continents? Where do they come from? Who manufactures them? What interests are there in illegal arms trafficking? Who is interested in t…
(2025-10-23). Which Israeli company will supply the latest and most advanced sniper rifles? haaretz.com Israeli arms manufacturers such as IWI and ARI Arms are expected to compete for a government contract to provide thousands of 7.62 caliber guns, at up to 6,500 shekels per rifle, to the IDF. International sanctions against the Israeli arms industry have left Israeli brands struggling to sell their wares…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Ducky Bhai's wife Aroob Jatoi's gambling app case takes new turn. tribune.com.pk 
Aroob Jatoi, the wife of famous YouTuber Saad Rehman, alias Ducky Bhai, has had her interim bail extended in the case concerning the promotion of an illegal online gambling app. | Aroob appeared before the court after the expiry of her interim bail period. During the hearing, the court extended her bail until November 6 and directed the investigating officer to submit a comprehensive report on the case at the next hearing. | The case revolves around allegations that Aroob, along with several other YouTubers, including her husband, promoted an unlawful online gambling application. Authorities claim that the pro…
(2025-10-23). Punjab Public Service Commission results announced. tribune.com.pk 
Out of 15 advertised positions, only four candidates were declared successful for…
(2025-10-23). How to Create Money From Nothing. "How Stupid Can You Get?" Tucker Carlson Interviews Economist Richard Werner. globalresearch.ca On July 28, 2025, world-renowned economist Richard Werner was Tucker Carlton's guest for an interview titled, "Richard Werner Exposes the Evils of the Fed & the Link Between Banking, War, and the CIA."
(2025-10-23). Brake failure leads to deadly crash on Makran Coastal Highway. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-10-23). Afghanistan: Taliban Tramples Media Freedom. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Officials and Journalists attend a Taliban press conference at the Government Media and Information Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 12, 2025. | © 2025 Siddiqullah Alizai/AP Photo…
(2025-10-23). Hidden master plan adds fuel to Bendigo Showgrounds scandal. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). 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…
(2025-10-23). Thursday 10/23: San Jose: ICE Out of the Bay – Emergency Rally. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2025-10-23). China confirms US trade talks in Malaysia as potential Xi-Trump summit looms. scmp.com China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold trade talks with US officials during a visit to Malaysia from Friday to Monday, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. | The two sides will "consult on important issues in China-US economic and trade relations" in keeping with the "consensus reached during multiple phone calls by the two nations' leaders this year", the ministry confirmed in a statement on its official website.
(2025-10-23). After spat with Musk's X, India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials. tribune.com.pk 
The Indian government has reduced the number of officials who can order content to be taken down from the internet, a move that follows a bitter legal battle with Elon Musk's X that centered around a contentious policy. | X, Musk's social media platform, had been in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2023 decision to police the internet by allowing thousands of officials to file takedown orders. | In August, Reuters reported that police inspectors were issuing takedown orders on cartoons and satirical posts, sparking one of X's most high-profile legal challenges against a government's content-removal…
(2025-10-23). Iran elected to head GECF Executive Board. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's oil minister announced that the country has been elected chair of the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
(2025-10-23). US Empire Announces New 'War on Drugs' Murders, Trump Threatens Colombia's Petro Again. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "He's a bully and a bad guy," Trump said this Wednesday, October 22, referring to President Petro. "We have just stopped, as of today, all payments going to Colombia," he continued, during a meeting with North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO…
(2025-10-23). Zakharova praises Belarus' role in normalizing Russia-U.S. relations. eng.belta.by Minsk and Moscow regularly exchange information on their interaction with the United States, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on 23 October.
(2025-10-23). Tormenta tropical Melissa con poco cambio en el mar Caribe, detallan expertos. radiohc.cu El Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet) de Cuba informó que este miércoles en la tarde la tormenta tropical Melissa mostró poco cambio sobre aguas del mar Caribe y comenzó a moverse hacia el oeste-noroeste a cuatro kilómetros por hora. | A las 18: 00, hora local, la región central del organismo se estimó en los 14.4 grados de latitud Norte y los 74.3 grados de longitud Oeste, posición que lo sitúa a unos 470 kilómetros al sudeste de Kingston, Jamaica. | Añade el parte de la institución científica que Melissa continúa con vientos máximos sostenidos de 85 kilómetros por hora, con rachas super…
(2025-10-23). La encomienda de Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Aquellos espejuelos que Fidel le pidió prestados se convirtieron después en una reliquia; a partir de entonces, para la licenciada en Enfermería Mirtha Aurora Arteaga Saucedo no había pieza, ni siquiera en el parisino museo del Louvre, que tuviera más valor. | Sucedió en la noche del 9 de octubre de 2005 en la sede del Consejo de Estado, cuando el líder histórico de la Revolución cubana Fidel Castro despedía a los integrantes del Contingente Internacional de Médicos Especializados en Situaciones de Desastres y Graves Epidemias Henry Reeve que partirían hacia Paquistán para atender a las víctimas de la emergencia…
(2025-10-23). Trump's assault on the UN is self-defeating. onlineopinion.com.au It is hard to imagine that there is not a single adult in Trump's orbit to tell him that withdrawing from the many UN agencies that provide critical humanitarian services undermines rather than advances the US' national interest and global standing…
(2025-10-23). Adaptation of "A Bomb in the Heart" to go on stage in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad's play "A Bomb in the Heart" will go on stage at Tehran's Hamoun Theater Hall on November 5.
(2025-10-23). Belarusian statistics agency reveals employment figures for Q3 2025. eng.belta.by Among the working-age population, 85.7% were employed in Belarus' economy. The employment rate among working-age women stood at 86.1%, while for men it was 85.2%.
(2025-10-23). Ben-Gvir drives campaign to kill Palestinian detainees in Israel. newarab.com 
A Palestinian rights organisation warned on Thursday that Israel's far-right National Security Minister The NGO said Ben-Gvir, who is of Kurdish Iraqi origin and has a long record of racist incitement, has repeatedly called for the killing and torture of Palestinian detainees. It said he has used social media to glorify abuse after a recent
(2025-10-23). Workers threatened with hunger as Trump's class war shutdown continues. wsws.org Federal food stamps funding is a few days from being exhausted, while thousands of federal employees lined up Tuesday outside of a DC-area food bank.
(2025-10-23). Uganda weighs a radical malaria fix. independent.co.ug 
Scientists are testing genetic modification to collapse mosquito populations. What are the risks? HEALTH FEATURE | KEVIN GITHUKU | Malaria places a crushing burden on Uganda's health system, as it does in many African countries. The disease accounted for 30-40% of Ugandan outpatient visits in 2023, states the World Health Organization. It kills 16 people …
(2025-10-23). "We Cancel the Meeting with Putin" : US Denies Releasing Long-Range Missiles to Kiev, Announces New Sanctions against Russia. globalresearch.ca The United States has reportedly removed a key restriction limiting Ukraine's use of certain long-range missiles supplied by Western allies…
(2025-10-23). A Bright New Energy Dawn In The UK. wattsupwiththat.com It was just a couple of weeks ago — October 3 to be precise — that I reported that the long-running "net zero" political consensus in the UK was finally "crumbling." In the intervening two-plus weeks, the slow crumbling has turned into a rapid collapse.
(2025-10-23). Nightmare in Chicago: Fascist ICE Military Raids, Terror & Occupation in Chicago. indybay.org UAW 551 Chicago Ford plant electrician Marcie Pedraza who lives on the South Side of Chicago talks about the terror and violent attacks on immigrants and the Brown and Black community in Chicago and what the role of labor should be.
(2025-10-23). The Kensington Derby, a Philly Pops tribute to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and Halloween festivities in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
Philly's weekend lineup includes fall festivals, live music and some spooky preHalloween fun. Saturday kicks off with the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival along Frankford Avenue, featuring its signature mud pit finale. Over at Eastern State Penitentiary, the Fall Festival and Haunted Horses offer seasonal thrills, while the Sedgwick Theater's "Fire!" celebrates the Harlem Renaissance magazine created by Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Meanwhile, FDR Park's Day of the Dead Celebration will honor ancestors with music and a community altar. In music, Billie Eilish will perform to a sold-out crowd Thursday at…
(2025-10-23). 15 Arab, Muslim states condemn Israel bid to annex West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — 15 Arab and Islamic countries condemned the Knesset's approval of two laws aimed at extending Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and its illegal settlements.
(2025-10-23). 'Keep riding camels': Smotrich rejects Saudi normalisation terms. newarab.com 
Smotrich's comments came as Israeli media reported growing signs of a US-backed rapprochement between Riyadh and Tel Aviv tied to Crown
(2025-10-23). The Soundtrack of Rebellion: Greil Marcus and Robert Scheer on Rock the Meaning of Freedom. scheerpost.com By Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Welcome to Scheer Intelligence, where the real intelligence comes from our guests. Today, Robert Scheer sits down with legendary cultural critic Greil Marcus—called by The Washington Post "our greatest cultural critic"—to explore how rock and roll became the pulse of political and personal liberation …
(2025-10-23). Zelensky is Desperate, Begs for More Weapons: US-made "Tomahawk" Fired from "Patriots" HIMARS Launchers, Oblitarated by Russia's 'Iskander-M' Hypersonic. globalresearch.ca It has now become a sort of a tradition to report on the successes of …
(2025-10-23). Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert. aljazeera.com The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.
(2025-10-23). Germany Stands to Lose and Poland to Gain from the EU's Latest Energy Move. globalresearch.ca The European Council decreed that the import of Russian gas will be banned across the bloc next year, but with varying lengths of grace periods…
(2025-10-23). Dyche demands substance over style to get Forest going. tribune.com.pk 
Sean Dyche said Nottingham Forest have to get back to basics if he is to turn around a disastrous start to the season that has already seen Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou sacked. | Dyche will take charge for the first time against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, returning to the City Ground where he began his playing career nearly 40 years ago. | The former Burnley and Everton boss' direct playing style has been criticised in the past for lacking flair. | But those tactics are now in vogue in the Premier League with long throw-ins and long punts down the field from kick-off becoming commonpla…
(2025-10-23). Venezuela VP Criticizes Trinidad Tobago for Backing US Aggression Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, criticized Trinidad and Tobago's open support for the US military escalation in the Caribbean targeting Venezuela. | "Marco Rubio is selling false promises to the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, a country with which we have agreements to export gas," Rodríguez said on Wednesday, October 22, in her address at the Productive Venezuela 2030 Business Expo. "If Venezuela does not export gas to Trinidad, the country's economy will collapse, and that will impact the Caribbean." | She added that the United States sanctioned the Petrocaribe program through which Ven…
(2025-10-23). VP Aref meeting with Olympiad medalists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref met and held talks with Olympiad medalists and members of the Young Scholars Club on Thursday.
(2025-10-23). Israel is still holding captive nearly 100 Palestinian healthcare workers. thecanary.co 67 doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare workers, who were seized during Israeli occupation raids on health facilities, were released during the latest prisoner swap on 13 October. Healthcare workers detained by Israeli occupation Healthcare Workers Watch (HWW) has documented 95 Palestinian medical staff still being held in the occupation's prisons. 80 of these detainees […] | By
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-23). Thursday 10/23: ICE: Hands Off the Bay – San Francisco Rally & March. indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco…
(2025-10-23). How does West Bank annexation lead to "modern apartheid" ? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — The annexation plan for the West Bank is not a temporary measure but part of Israel's long-term strategy to consolidate the idea of a "Greater Israel."
(2025-10-23). EU to Reaffirm Support for Zelenskiy at Brussels Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Brussels on Thursday, aiming to show unified support for Kyiv amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty. The summit follows a turbulent week in which U.S. President Donald Trump first announced and then backtracked on plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The EU plans to …
(2025-10-23). From Bettie Page to Alfalfa: Six People You Didn't Know Were Buried In Los Angeles. lataco.com If you think L.A.'s studios, supermarkets, and freeways are stacked with Hollywood stars, you should see its cemeteries.
(2025-10-23). Vigilance urged against intense competition. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator has issued a warning against "irrational competition" being witnessed in certain sectors, labeling it as a threat to businesses and industries, while outlining a comprehensive strategy for modernizing industrial governance and pursuing high-quality development through innovation.
(2025-10-23). Giant panda enjoys autumn leisure in southwest China. ecns.cn A giant panda enjoys autumn leisure at Shenshuping giant panda base of Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Oct. 21, 2025.
(2025-10-23). China's over 10,000 VR companies signal scale of virtual reality boom. ecns.cn China had more than 10,000 virtual reality (VR) companies by the end of 2024, it was revealed at the 2025 World Conference on VR Industry (WCVRI), which concluded on Monday in Nanchang, the capital of east China's Jiangxi Province.
(2025-10-23). Victims Without Victimizers. indybay.org How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era…
(2025-10-23). China Sets 2026—2030 Plan to Boost Tech Self-Reliance and Industrial Strength. moderndiplomacy.eu China's Communist Party Central Committee has announced its economic and industrial priorities for 2026—2030, pledging to build a "modern industrial system" and accelerate technological self-reliance. The decision, reported by Xinhua, follows a key leadership meeting this week where officials assessed China's performance under the current five-year plan and mapped out the next phase of economic …
(2025-10-22). United States: No Kings Day — 'We are the majority'. greenleft.org.au United States: No Kings Day — 'We are the majority' | Susan Price |
(2025-10-23). Indonesia Praised by BRICS for Harmony in Diversity. infobrics.org Indonesia has become an exemplary model of harmony in diversity for BRICS countries, according to the Secretary General of Indonesia's Religious Affairs Ministry, Kamaruddin Amin…
(2025-10-23). Trump says he's 'making a decision' on Marwan Barghouti release. newarab.com 
In a phone interview conducted on 15 October and published this week by TIME, Trump was asked whether Israel should release Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences for alleged attacks during the…
(2025-10-23). NHS England weaponises 'antisemitism' to silence Palestine support. thecanary.co NHS England (NHSE) — in what it euphemistically calls a 'Request for action on racism including antisemitism' but which is really overwhelmingly about supposed antisemitism — has told all its trusts to adopt the so-called 'IHRA working definition' of antisemitism. The so-called 'IHRA' has been condemned by legal and human rights experts, including in Israel, […] | By
(2025-10-23). Portland mail carriers union says they will report ICE sightings. wibailoutpeople.org 
"At tonight's Portland City Council meeting, a representative from the letter carriers union said mail carriers will report ICE and DHS when they see them in neighborhoods. "Mail carriers ar…
(2025-10-23). Why has Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash? aljazeera.com Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus last month. The virus causes cervical cancer.
(2025-10-23). Did an Iraqi diplomat steal a towel from a Jordanian hotel. newarab.com 
The incident has attracted widespread attention in Iraq after news outlets and social media users claimed that Zainab Akla al-Saadi, a counsellor at the Foreign Ministry, was accused of taking towels from her hotel room at the Fairmont Amman in Jordan. | Acc…
(2025-10-23). Leader meets organizers of Allameh Naeini Intl. Congress. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution held a meeting with the organizers of the Allameh Naeini International Congress in Qom on Thursday.
(2025-10-23). Lakers feel lack of LeBron in NBA season-opening loss. tribune.com.pk 
Coach JJ Redick says the Los Angeles Lakers must find a way to win without LeBron James, but even he felt the absence of his injured superstar in an NBA season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors. | "It's hard to forget about LeBron," Redick said. "The reality is, when you're focused on the group that you have, you've got to make the group work. | "I'll be honest with you, I did have one moment in the first half when we had a few possessions when we couldn't score against the zone (defense) and I thought 'It'd be great to have LeBron.'" | Instead James was sitting courtside, besuited and bespectacled and…
(2025-10-23). Pursuing Net Zero Makes the UK Vulnerable to Bad Weather, BBC, Not Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As a news organization, the BBC should not carry water for its government or government advisory boards that want to continue wasting money on futile "objectives to prevent further temperature rise" when direct efforts to improve infrastructure and harden it against weather extremes, which have happened throughout history, would be far more effective in saving lives and reducing harm.
(2025-10-23). Belarus-Kazakhstan agricultural trade up 22.7% in January-August 2025. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Yakovchits noted that Belarus is firmly among Kazakhstan's top ten suppliers of agricultural products. In January-August 2025, the mutual trade in the agricultural sector increased by 22.7%.
(2025-10-23). Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus. tribune.com.pk 
Jude Bellingham's goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday. | Xabi Alonso's Spanish giants mostly outplayed their visitors but could not extend their lead after England international Bellingham netted from close range in the second half. | Italian heavyweights Juventus, now without a win in seven games across all competitions, fought hard but failed to find an equaliser at the Santiago Bernabeu. | Madrid's solid win was ideal preparation for Sunday's Clasico against rivals Barcelona in La Liga and left…
(2025-10-23). Watch: America rocked by 'No Kings' protests, violence in Portland. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands across all the 50 states of the United States of America hit the streets Saturday as part of 'No Kings Day' protest called against Donald Trump's imperialistic and 'anti-people' policies.
(2025-10-23). Report: wife Sara demanded Likud ministers sign letter calling on Herzog to pardon prime minister. haaretz.com The letter, drafted by Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman and signed by all of Likud's ministers, stated that Netanyahu's criminal trial is a 'prosecution against an entire camp within the nation.' Sara told ministers that 'Trump also requested it,' according to Israel's public news broadcaster…
(2025-10-23). Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign. aljazeera.com Laurence des Cars told France's Senate the heist exposed the museum's camera shortage and other security 'weaknesses'.
(2025-10-23). De Montfort threaten to report workers discussing job cuts under Prevent anti-terrorism duties. thecanary.co De Montfort University (DMU) is once again at war with its staff over job cuts. This time, however, the university has threatened to report its own staff under Prevent anti-terrorism guidance. The institute had got itself in a twist about an online meeting that local MP Shockat Adam and Green councillor Patrick Kitterick were invited […] | By
(2025-10-23). Court grants TRO to stop HUD from withholding grant money from PHA's. indybay.org Recent Propaganda From HUD's Website:…
(2025-10-23). EU Unable to Meet Ammunition Target for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca European authorities are beginning to admit their inability to continue providing military aid to Ukraine in the long term. Despite European countries' constant efforts to strengthen the Kiev regime in its war against Russia, the EU is simply running out …
(2025-10-23). India Set to Slash Russian Oil Imports After U.S. Sanctions. moderndiplomacy.eu India, once the largest buyer of discounted Russian crude following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is preparing to drastically cut its oil imports from Russia after new U.S. sanctions targeted key Russian energy producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. The sanctions, announced by President Donald Trump this week, mark Washington's first major Ukraine-related measures of his second …
(2025-10-23). Diwali Must Illuminate Our Conscience, Not Just Our Homes. ummid.com If Diwali is to mean anything spiritually, it must illuminate our conscience, not just our homes.
(2025-10-23). Pa. election 2025: What to know about the Superior Court candidates. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? This year, voters will determine who joins one of Pennsylvania's most powerful courts: the Superior Court, which handles thousands of criminal, civil and family appeals cases each year and is often the final word in justice for many residents across the commonwealth. The court's decisions can shape everything from parental custody arrangements to criminal sentencing and consumer protections to business issues. | Three candidates — Democrat Judge Brandon Neuman, Rep…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). CA Gov Newsom Wrecks CA-OSHA Program as Eliminates OSHA Nationally. indybay.org Governor Newsom is joining fascist Trump in helping to destroy the CA-OSHA program by creating mass vacancies and covering up the destruction of the agency. This is helping to kill California workers and particularly immigrant workers on the job with no union and no protection.
(2025-10-23). Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an "active role" in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events there following the country's ban on Israeli gymnasts. | The International Olympic Committee's executive board said Wednesday it would "recommend to all international federations not to host any international sports events or meetings in Indonesia" until it provided guarantees over access for all participants in competitions. | The board said it also ended dialogue with the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation on hosting any future Olympic events. | It came after Indonesia denied visas…
(2025-10-23). Into The Belly of The Beast… SW Portland, OR. counterpunch.org 
Follow me into a place that we have been told is one of the most dangerous in America. The source? Well, believe it or not, the world's most powerful man! He also just happens to be extraordinarily wimpy, whiny, greedy, and oddly orangish… and lives 3,000 miles away… and never visits!.. not that we'd welcome
(2025-10-23). Welcome To Hell, Remembrances Of Time In Israeli Prison. popularresistance.org They loaded the bus with us and we sat there for a while without moving. "Don't take your blindfold off, they have a camera," someone observed. | "They are recording everything we are saying," said another comrade. | I recognized the voice of the activist sitting next to me. He was a big guy, well over six feet tall. I was squashed into the corner of the last row of the bus. I tried to sit sideways to get more room. The steel seats of the bus made that difficult. It was uncomfortable. At least they didn't zip tie my hands too tightly. | It must have been well after midnight when the bus started moving. We were al…
(2025-10-23). Fahad Ansari's fight for justice: The human rights lawyer calls out "rigged system" thecanary.co Today, 23 October, a High Court will weigh evidence in human rights lawyer Fahad Ansari's judicial review against the home secretary and North Wales Police. The trial focuses on the fact that police detained Ansari under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 at Holyhead Port in August 2024. The police seized Ansari's work phone […] | By
(2025-10-23). Belarus, Kazakhstan ready to advance cooperation in agribusiness, share best practices. eng.belta.by "Belarus does have considerable experience, competencies, and potential in establishing efficient agricultural enterprises. And we are ready to share it with Kazakhstan and organize joint projects," the first deputy prime minister said.
(2025-10-23). JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Out, Registration Begins Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative exam dates and schedule of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and Session 2 on its official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in'.
(2025-10-23). Managing warlords in the workplace: Inside Australia's bureaucratic feudalism. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-23). Saudi Arabia names conservative grand mufti despite reforms. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has appointed a conservative cleric in his nineties as its top religious leader, state media said, sticking with tradition even as Fawzan, who has made controversial comments on child marriage and mino…
(2025-10-23). R110m M-TEC investment a sign of confidence in SA economy. sanews.gov.za R110m M-TEC investment a sign of confidence in SA economy | The Chief Director of Investment Mobilisation at Invest SA, Lester Bouah, has described the R110 million investment by M-TEC as a symbol of confidence in South Africa's economy and its commitment to contributing to industrialisation. | M-TEC manufactures a range of copper products, low- and medium-voltage power cables and various optical fibre cables. | Invest SA is an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). | Speaking at the launch of the M-TEC manufacturing plant in Vereeniging, Gauteng, Bouah said M-TEC's investment is…
(2025-10-23). Britain's Investment in "Combating Russian Hybrid Threats" Sparks Instability in the Balkans. globalresearch.ca British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced within the Berlin Process that the United Kingdom would invest £4 million to "combat the constant flood of Russian hybrid threats aimed at destabilizing the region, and fanning ethnic tensions," after which she also …
(2025-10-23). Farage declares that he's "on strike" at PMQs not that he ever does his bloody job anyway. thecanary.co On Wednesday, during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Nigel Farage stood up to announce that he's going on "strike". The overblown man-baby doesn't like the fact that all the other MPs keep criticising him, poor chap. Unfortunately, in order for a strike to work, you'd have to do work that anybody would miss in the first […] | By
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Russia strikes private kindergarten in Kharkiv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian army fired drones targeting Kharkiv on Oct. 22. Ukrainian media reported that a kindergarten was hit in the airstrike.Kyiv Independent outlined that a Russian attack damaged a kindergarten and left one person dead and 10 others injured. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov revealed that teachers and 48 children were inside the building.Terekhov added that the children were not injured and were moved by emergency services to a safe place.UPD from the local authorities. Seven people are injured and one man killed. No children were wounded, they were in the shelter. Yet many of them are very stressed.
(2025-10-23). Leader hails Allameh Naeini over his defining characteristics. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that scientific innovation and thought were two of the most characteristics of Ayatollah Mohammad-Hossein Naeini, known as Allameh Naeini.
(2025-10-23). 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).
(2025-10-23). Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience. aljazeera.com Women's football grows in Nigeria, but disapproval in Kwara highlights the passion of determined young players.
(2025-10-23). Clearly the Military/Security Complex Does Not Expect Trump to Deliver Peace. globalresearch.ca Gilbert Doctorow and I have pointed out that Putin's effort to prevent wider war has caused wider war.
(2025-10-23). Ways to use drones for agricultural work discussed in Grodno Oblast. eng.belta.by Theoretical applications of drones were discussed first. The discussion was followed by test flights above fields of the agricultural enterprise, by mapping of the enterprise's fields, and by agricultural work.
(2025-10-23). Decolonizing the Chinese narrative on Uyghurs: The mission of sociologist Dilnur Reyhan. globalvoices.org 
Decolonizing mindsets begins with recognizing the colonial relationship between China and East TurkestanOriginally published on The plight of the Uyghurs, a Turkic-speaking ethnic group from Central Asia living in China, has long been overlooked by…
(2025-10-23). 67,000 pilgrims to get refunds by October 31, here's how much. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has announced the processing of refunds for 67,377 Hajj pilgrims, with a total of Rs3.45 billion to be credited directly to their bank accounts. The refunds will be completed by October 31, 2025, as part of the government's efforts to ensure fairness and transparency in the Hajj process. | According to the ministry, pilgrims will receive refunds based on their actual expenses. Specifically, 14% of pilgrims will be refunded between Rs12,286 and Rs12,000, while 16% will receive refunds ranging from Rs13,000 to Rs25,000. | Additionally, 20,302 pilgrims wi…
(2025-10-23). Trump Suggests US Strikes on Alleged Drug Shipments on 'Land' Are Coming Soon. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday suggested that US strikes on alleged drug shipments "on land" could be coming soon amid the US bombing campaign targeting boats in Latin America. Trump has made similar comments before, and according to multiple media reports, the US is preparing to bomb Venezuela with the goal of ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas …
(2025-10-23). The country of emigration. indybay.org "Democracy" degenerates into crude mass stupefaction and people become completely disoriented. The goal of those in power is to sedate humanity through miserable education, the production of fear, the manufacture of ignorance, and deliberate confusion.
(2025-10-23). Expertos en Cuba analizan Anteproyecto de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación. radiohc.cu Académicos de todo el país analizaron este miércoles el contenido y estructura del Anteproyecto de Ley General de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación durante el I Pleno de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba (ACC). | En la antesala del debate, Armando Rodríguez Batista, titular del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma), señaló que es momento de intercambiar criterios y trabajar en conjunto para lograr una ley que controle todos los procesos científico-tecnológicos, y se ajuste a las necesidades del sector.Esta propuesta normativa surge por la necesidad de dinamizar todo lo que se ha avanzado en mate…
(2025-10-23). Blowing Up Fishing Boats Won't Win the Drug War. otherwords.org The Trump administration has been blowing up fishing boats in the Caribbean — and These are extrajudicial executions outside any system of law. And there's a reason we shouldn't allow drug warriors to act as judge, jury, and executioner: because over the years, they've made many, many tragic mistakes and killed lots of civilians. | I've seen countless tragedies like these in my decades studying drug policy. Two were par…
(2025-10-23). What the Rise of iGaming Means for EU-US Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu The gambling industry has evolved over centuries alongside the humans who participate in it. Changes to social norms, technology, and the economy mean that gambling looks different from one decade to the next. The 2020s have witnessed a significant rise in iGaming, with implications for geopolitics. iGaming is simply gambling that is facilitated on the …
(2025-10-23). Major family court law change finally puts children's safety above parental 'rights' of abusers. thecanary.co In a win for the welfare and well-being of children, the government plans to repeal the legal principle which enshrines presumption of parental involvement within the family court system. Put simply, this means that in cases of domestic abuse the court will not assume that it is always in the best interests of children to have […] | By
(2025-10-23). Chelsea teenagers shine in rout of 10-man Ajax. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. | Enzo Maresca's gamble in making 10 changes paid off as Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo struck before Enzo Fernandez and Estevao converted from the penalty spot in the first half. | Tyrique George rounded off the scoring in the second half as for the first time in Champions League history three teenagers scored for the same team. | "We trust a lot of young players," said Maresca after the goals for Guiu, Estevao and George. "That is the strategy…
(2025-10-23). Iran's Muay Thai girl Chenari dies due to cardiac arrest. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Saba Chenari, Iranian Muay Thai practitioner, died on Wednesday due to sudden cardiac arrest.
(2025-10-23). GOP senator: Congress in dark on 'narco' strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org Discussing ongoing U.S. strikes against alleged drug smugglers, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) called for lawmakers to assert congressional authority over when the U.S. uses armed force — and work to bring unauthorized conflicts to a close altogether.At today's Axios
(2025-10-23). Iran announces bail for citizen in France linked to prisoner swap. newarab.com 
(2025-10-23). The Rise of Digital ID in the United States: A Legal and Privacy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The destruction of our privacy rights in the United States is making me sick. It's happening right under our noses, and it's getting worse by the day. Most people seem unaware, but digital ID is now the law, and its …
(2025-10-23). Israeli army shells village in southern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — he Israeli army shelled an area in Syria's southern Daraa province, using three different types of munitions, local media reported.
(2025-10-23). Gold prices drop sharply in Pakistan following global decline. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices continued their downward trend on Thursday, witnessing a significant drop both in the international and domestic markets. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $35 per ounce, reaching $4,115. The decline in global prices directly impacted local rates, with gold in Pakistan falling by Rs3,500 per tola, bringing the new price to Rs433,862 per tola. | Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs3,100, now standing at Rs371,966. | Traders attribute the fall to fluctuations in the global bullion market and a stronger US dollar, which continue to influence precious…
(2025-10-23). Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley Delivers Nearly 23-Hour Speech Blasting Trump Administration's 'Authoritarian Control'. newsone.com 
(2025-10-23). The Danger of Nuclear War: Moscow Wants to Negotiate with Washington Another START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty). globalresearch.ca On October 22,
(2025-10-23). China resolutely opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday voiced the country's firm opposition to the U.S. arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
(2025-10-23). Confusion Prevails in Bangladesh Over National Charter. ummid.com The majority of people in Bangladesh are in the dark and groping in the wild to understand what the much-talked-about "July National Charter" is about, a political roadmap for democratic transition, at the behest of the Interim Government.
(2025-10-23). Belarusian Railways expected to produce tangible results in return for government assistance. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has endorsed a proposal to provide state support to Belarusian Railways, Head of Belarusian Railways Valery Verenich told the media.
(2025-10-23). Authorities identify man behind deadly Ontario truck crash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Terrifying footage recently flooded social media of a truck driver crashing into several vehicles on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, leaving three people dead and four others hospitalized. Authorities identified the truck driver in question as 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the country as an illegal immigrant via the US-Mexico border in 2022. According to several local reports, Singh was driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed into eight vehicles. According to CBS News, Singh, a resident of Yuba City, California, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol officers on Tuesday. The…
(2025-10-23). Investing in research key to combating inequality. sanews.gov.za Investing in research key to combating inequality | Africa must strengthen its research infrastructure — particularly public research capabilities — if it is to meaningfully address inequality. | Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, on Wednesday, said research is a critical component of all the efforts undertaken to address the persistent impact of colonialism, which has resulted in structural inequality, poverty and unemployment. | This, coupled with new challenges such as climate change, continues to hinder Africa's ability to attain higher levels of development…
(2025-10-23). No Kings Day Needs to Remove Democratic Party Influence in Future Events. counterpunch.org 
I attended the downtown local No Kings Day festivities in Northampton, Massachusetts, and estimate that some 1,500 people came out. I liked the crowds but the character and will of the people rather collided with the self-serving ambitions of Democratic Party speakers who hogged microphones that might have been given to ordinary people. The potential
(2025-10-23). How TikTok fuels division in Somali society. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-23). When The Government Starves Us: How SNAP Cuts Target Black Survival. newsone.com 
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). No Kings And The Lure Of Spectacle. popularresistance.org Many years ago the late Glen Ford, then the Black Agenda Report executive editor, related his experience with the One Million Man March, which took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington, DC. It was organized by Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam and was meant to be a day for Black men to "atone" for what were said to be their shortcomings. There were a multitude of opinions about whether Black men had to atone for anything at all, or whether its male orientation was sexist, or whether Farrakhan should have been the organizer. But on that day, the controversy was forgotten as somewhere between 500,…
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). Palestinian NHS doctor 'silenced' at UK hearing following arrest. newarab.com 
A Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was charged with sending malicious communications and misusing a public communications network. According to police, comments she made at a pro-Palestine rally "amounted to calls for the eradication of Israel and implied support for all those involved in arm…
(2025-10-23). Exploring picturesque Ginkgo Village in golden 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.
(2025-10-23). Trump slaps sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war. newarab.com 
US President The EU also unveiled a Trump has held off pulling…
(2025-10-23). DAILY MEMO: Federal Agents Continue Ramming Their Vehicles Into People's Cars. lataco.com Except for a wild incident in San Diego where Agents chased and rammed their truck into a fleeing vehicle by a special ed center, today has been relatively calm compared to the last couple of weeks. There were only eight verified incidents to report. This is the new reality where such incidents are considered a calm day. A quick note, if you're in San Bernardino and OC, listen up, because they never leave you alone. They are always there, especially at the San Bernardino courthouse, which they seem to target every single day.
(2025-10-23). Arab, Palestinian outrage over Israeli move to annex West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-10-23). President Ramaphosa arrives to a grand welcome in Vietnam. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives to a grand welcome in Vietnam | By Dikeledi Molobela | Hanoi, Vietnam — President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a grand red carpet welcome as he arrived in Hanoi on Thursday afternoon for a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | The visit by President Ramaphosa, from 23 – 24 October 2025, is both timely and symbolic, reaffirming the importance South Africa accords to its bilateral relations with Vietnam, as well as its broader engagement with the Southeast Asian region. | The President was received at Noi Bai International Airport by Minister of International Relation…
(2025-10-23). President Ramaphosa pushes for elevated South Africa—Vietnam strategic partnership. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa pushes for elevated South Africa—Vietnam strategic partnership | By Dikeledi Molobela | Hanoi, Vietnam — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a renewed push to strengthen trade and investment ties between South Africa and Vietnam, saying deeper cooperation between the two countries is key to building resilient economies and advancing inclusive growth. | The President made the remarks during official talks with Vietnamese President L∆∞∆°ng C∆∞·ªùng at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on Thursday, where the two leaders led high…
(2025-10-23). IOC president comments on status of Belarusian athletes for 2026 Games. eng.belta.by On 21 October, the Council of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) decided to bar Belarusian athletes from qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, even as individual neutral athletes.
(2025-10-23). Freedom of speech, of press in Russia a proof. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia is a ruled by a cruel dictator, an authoritarian who has snuffed out all civic freedoms which the population enjoyed in the 1990s Yeltsin years, right? Wrong. I have been saying that Russia has more freedom of expression and of the press than you will find in Western Europe today under the rule of …
(2025-10-23). Drone attacks in Khartoum for third consecutive day: witnesses. newarab.com 
Drones targeted the army-held Sudanese capital and its airport on Thursday, witnesses told AFP, marking the third consecutive day of such strikes. | "At 4: 00 am (0200 GMT) I heard the sound of two drones passing above us," one witness said, adding that the drones were headed towards military facilities. | Another witness meanwhile said he saw the drones heading towards the airport, adding that he heard explosions shortly afterwards. | Since Tuesday, the airport – out of service for over two years – has come under repeated drone attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which the regular army…
(2025-10-23). Thames Water just delayed its appeal to hike customer bills, how kind. thecanary.co On Tuesday 21 October, Thames Water announced that it had agreed with Ofwat to defer an appeal with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over demands to increase customer's water bills. The news comes as the Environment Agency gives the flailing polluter the lowest one-star rating after repeated sewage spills. Thames Water: off the hook […] | By
(2025-10-23). Accidente del tren No.16 La Habana- Holguín no provocó muertos ni heridos. radiohc.cu El tren No. 16 La Habana-Holguín sufrió un accidente este miércoles a las 8: 05 pm en el patio de la comunidad Bartle, en el oriental municipio de Las Tunas, sin que se reportaran muertos ni heridos, informó el ministro del Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, en su perfil de Facebook. | Agregó el titular cubano que el tren circulaba a muy baja velocidad, propio de las maniobras en un patio ferroviario. | En la misma red social, Rodríguez Dávila detalló que la locomotora 52554 y el primer coche de la formación (que posee el equipamiento para la generación eléctrica del tren) se descarrilaron, aunque quedaron enga…
(2025-10-23). 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…
(2025-10-23). Germany's Economic Crisis Triggered by Rising Energy Prices: Blindly Followed the U.S. Agenda in the Ukraine Crisis. globalresearch.ca Germany is experiencing a serious economic crisis with no prospect of a short-term solution, especially as the economy is expected to grow by only around 0.2% to 1.3% in 2025 after contracting by 0.2% in 2024, following a decline of …
(2025-10-23). Trump amenaza a presidente Petro y atenta contra la soberanía de Colombia. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump anunció este miércoles la suspensión de todos los pagos a Colombia y amenazó con "acciones muy serias", tras acusar al país de producir drogas masivamente y calificar a su mandatario de "matón". | En su arremetida, el inquilino de la Casa Blanca sostuvo que en la nación suramericana se produce cocaína en "fábricas" y que "cultivan toda clase de porquerías que son drogas, drogas malas que llegan a Estados Unidos", a la vez que afirmó que este tráfico se realiza generalmente a través de México. | "Más vale que se cuide. Tomaremos acciones muy serias contra él y su país"
(2025-10-23). Rep. Balderson's New ARC Energy Security Act Is Smart Legislation. wattsupwiththat.com Green Promises, Red Bills — Time to Power America the Right Way…
(2025-10-23). The role of the United States in the dismissal of the Whitlam Government. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-23). 'Everything fits together perfectly.' Stories of families who chose wooden houses for their homes. eng.belta.by Three years ago, the head of state instructed the government to develop a mechanism for allocating timber for private residential construction at a lower cost. Around the same time, forestry enterprises began developing affordable house kits that can be easily assembled onsite. Belarusians appreciated the idea.
(2025-10-23). In a first, Chandrayaan-2 detects solar impact on Moon's atmosphere. ummid.com In a landmark development, India's Chandrayaan-2 has made the first ever observation of the effects of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun on the Moon's exosphere.
(2025-10-23). TalkTV suspends Mike Graham who blames racist post on 'hack'. thecanary.co 
TalkTV host Michael Graham is famous for insisting you can 'grow' concrete. We're sure he doesn't want that to be his legacy, and there's good news for him on that front. Said news is that going forwards, he may be more famous for how he came to be an ex-TalkTV host: Hahaha. pic.twitter.com/ch1B6ZVMHC — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) October […] | By
(2025-10-23). Wanted: Glenn Grothman Pedophile Protector, Racist Enemy of Poor Working People. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-23). Minister comments on changes to degree system in Belarus. eng.belta.by Following the meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the leadership of the Council of Ministers, Belarus' Education Minister Andrei Ivanets told journalists about the changes in the admission process for master's degree programs.
(2025-10-23). 40 African migrants dead in shipwreck off Tunisia. newarab.com 
Forty "Initial investigations indicate that there were 70 people on board the vessel," said Walid Chtabri, spokesman for the public prosecutor's office in Mahdia. | "Forty bodies, including infants, were recovered, and 30 people were rescued," Chtabri added. "They were all from countries in sub-Saharan Africa."
(2025-10-23). Sweating without running or jumping? A foreigner's immersive experience with China's antique fitness art: Ba Duan Jin. ecns.cn Ba Duan Jin not only assumes a fitness method but also incorporates part theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specifically Zang-Fu organs, meridians and collaterals, Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements.
(2025-10-23). The publication of "How the GPU Murdered Trotsky" and the initial Findings of Security and the Fourth International – Part 1. wsws.org In 1975, the ICFI launched the Security and the Fourth International investigation, systematically exposing decades of GPU infiltration and the SWP cover-up around Trotsky's assassination, and reaffirming orthodox Trotskyism.
(2025-10-23). EU unlocks 4 bln euros in aid for Egypt at first joint summit. newarab.com 
The EU and Egypt held their first joint summit on Wednesday, inking several loan deals including one worth another four billion euros ($4.6 billion) in European aid for Cairo. | "We will sign a number of agreements that will open even more business opportunities in Egypt," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she welcomed Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. | The deals followed a strategic partnership signed in March 2024 as the EU aims to cultivate ties with Egypt, a key player in the Middle East. | A first instalment of one billion euros was made in December 2024, bringing the total fina…
(2025-10-23). Explainer: How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job? geo.tv 
The United Nations logo adorns a window at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-10-23). Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out. indybay.org On Pacifica's CRD, Chicago Mayor Calls for National General Strike; Los Angeles Trade Unionists Speak Out on No Kings Day; Attorney Andrew Rankin on Daca, TPS and Defense of Immigrant Rights…
(2025-10-23). Iran welcomes expansion of defense cooperation with Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh said Tehran welcomes the expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, including Belarus.
(2025-10-23). 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.
(2025-10-23). World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster's death. aljazeera.com Vladimir Kramnik repeatedly accused fellow chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in the year before his death.
(2025-10-23). Iranian Muay Thai athlete Saba Chenari passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iranian national Muay Thai team member Saba Chenari has passed away due to cardiac complications, the Ministry of Sports and Youth confirmed on Wednesday night.
(2025-10-23). 7 Million People Mobilized for No Kings Day. globalresearch.ca All across the United States millions gathered in large municipalities, suburbs, small towns and rural areas to protest the domestic and foreign policies…
globalnews.ca (2025-10-22). Israel must allow U.N. aid into Gaza, International Court of Justice saysThe United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met. The panel of 11 judges added Israel is forced to support relief efforts provided by the United Nations in the Gaza Strip and its entities, including UNRWA, the United NationsRelief and WorksAgency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
straitstimes.com (2025-10-22). Top UN court to rule on Israel's Gaza aid obligations The top United Nations court will rule on Oct 22 on Israel's obligations towards agencies providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, as aid groups scramble to scale up assistance following a ceasefire. | The UN asked the ICJ to clarify Israel's obligations, as an occupying power, towards UN and other bodies "including to ensure and facilitate the unhindered provision of urgently needed supplies essential to the survival" of Palestinians.
npr.org (2025-10-22). Israel takes steps to shut down international aid groups in Gaza and the West Bank Israel, having banned the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from sending aid and staff to Gaza, is now taking unprecedented steps to de-register major nongovernmental aid groups for ideological reasons, according to several officials of humanitarian organizations.
middleeasteye.net (2025-10-22). How the Gaza genocide is redefining world cinema Palestinian eyewitnesses to this horror, like Bisan Owda, are shifting the global gaze away from Hollywood and the West
ndtv.com (2025-10-21). On Camera, Masked Israeli Settlers' "Brutal Ambush" On Palestinian Farmers A Palestinian woman was critically injured after a masked Jewish settler attacked her with a stick in the central West Bank's Turmus Ayya village. The unprovoked attack was captured on video by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who said the Israeli settler knocked the 55-year-old woman–a Palestinian farmer– unconscious with his stick.