middleeasteye.net (2025-10-22). ICJ rules Israel's ban on UNRWA and aid blockade violate international lawThe world's top court on Wednesday ruled thatIsrael's ban on the UN's main humanitarian provider to Palestiniansand its restrictions on aid to Gaza and the occupied West Bank violate international law.
The court unanimously found that Israel as an occupying power is required to fulfil its obligations in under international humanitarian law, including to ensure that Palestinians have essential supplies of daily life including food, medical supplies and shelter.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Israeli soldier shares video of kidnapping Palestinian family. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An Israeli soldier named Maor Schwartz recently sparked outrage on social media after publishing a video on his own page of the reported kidnapping of a Palestinian family in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. According to reports on X (formerly Twitter), the video was taken months prior and captured a family of six consisting of two elderly women and four children. Initial reports indicated that the family's fate was unknown. However, an account on X called 'MO' claimed that the family is reportedly doing fine and wrote, "After searching and communicating, I am pleased to inform you that the family is doing well…
(2025-10-22). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). With one eye on reconstruction, U.S. let fragile Gaza cease-fire go up in smoke. haaretz.com The Americans see the Trump-brokered cease-fire as a great achievement and don't intend to let it disappear. But plans to begin rebuilding in areas still under Israeli control could complicate the issue…
(2025-10-22). Cancer without medicine in Gaza: between hope and slow death. thecanary.co In besieged Gaza thousands of cancer patients live in a state of deadly limbo as local hospitals are unable to meet their needs. Israel's blockade prevents them from travelling abroad for treatment amid the collapse of the health system, which has been directly targeted by the occupation during two years of war and destruction. The […] | By
greenleft.org.au (2025-10-22). As solidarity with Palestine grows, thousands of film workers pledge to end complicity with genocide
In recent months, a wave of artists throughout the entertainment industry has begun speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza. | | On September 8, more than 1200 film workers — including A-list stars like Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton and Riz Ahmed — publicly pledged to refuse any work with Israeli film companies that are "implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people". Since September, thousands more film workers have signed onto the pledge, with the number of signatories now exceeding 5000.
(2025-10-22). U.S. striving for stability in Gaza – but still lacks a clear plan of action. haaretz.com Comments from the three senior American officials who visited Israel on Tuesday prove that Washington did not bother to do any groundwork and is only now trying to shape it…
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). ICJ to decide on Israeli obligations toward UN aid workers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The International Court of Justice will issue a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, clarifying "Israel's" legal duties toward the UN and humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2025-10-22). What are the four armed militias in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Armed militias have played a major role during the last war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, which started on October 7, 2023.The first appearance of the Gaza's armed militias was in the period following the Israeli forces' invasion and entry into the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, in May 2024, during that time, a group formed by Yasser Abu Shabab and his deputy Ghassan Al-Dahini in the area east of the Rafah crossing, near the border with Egypt, appered and took the side of the Israeli army against Hamas.According to Alaraby Al-Jadeed sources, the armed militias carried out special…
(2025-10-22). Erdoƒüan begins Gulf tour to strengthen trade and security cooperation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan began a three-day diplomatic tour of the Gulf states starting today in Kuwait before continuing to Qatar and Oman, in a bid to deepen economic, security, and energy cooperation following the Gaza ceasefire. Erdoƒüan was received in Kuwait by Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, where the two leaders signed multiple agreements on investment, technology transfer, and defense cooperation.The visit, made at the invitation of the Gulf leaders, comes as Ankara seeks to expand partnerships with wealthy Gulf economies to ease domestic financial pressu…
(2025-10-22). Islamic Jihad vows to keep arms while upholding Gaza truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement with the Israeli regime in Gaza, while vowing not to lay down its arms.
(2025-10-22). RAF deploys drones from Cyprus in preparation for Gaza after Starmer 'ends' spy flights. thecanary.co 
The UK has been rightly and heavily criticised for providing Israel with spy flights over Gaza almost since Israel's genocide in Gaza began — RAF surveillance planes were over Gaza as Israel murdered UK aid workers and Palestinian journalists and operated almost daily throughout. Under scrutiny and pressure, the Starmer government announced the end of […] | By
(2025-10-22). Selected Articles: Imperialism, Gaza, and "Accelerated Genocide" globalresearch.ca 
By Imperialists, especially Israel and Washington, accelerated their genocide of Palestinians since October 7, 2023, the date of the military-intelligence orchestrated false flag operation that provided the …
(2025-10-22). ICJ rules Israel must allow UNRWA to deliver Gaza aid, cannot block its operations. haaretz.com The court further found that Israel had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that the infiltration of Hamas operatives into the agency had compromised its neutrality. Israel's Foreign Ministry said it 'categorically rejects' the ruling, claiming UNRWA remains 'infested with terror activities'…
(2025-10-22). Egypt's Sisi takes credit for 'stopping migration' at EU summit. newarab.com 
Egypt and the European Union held their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels, focusing on security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza, as human rights groups expressed concern over Speaking from Brussels, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egypt had played a key role in stopping He said that Europe had not been significantly affec…
(2025-10-22). EuroLeague to resume basketball games in Israel in December following cease-fire with Hamas. haaretz.com The EuroLeague decision, following a joint request by Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, marks the return of Israeli basketball to home courts after more than two years of hosting games abroad amid the Gaza war…
(2025-10-22). 5 people martyred in the past 24 hours in Gaza: health min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced on Wednesday that the number of martyrs in the Strip has increased to 68,234.
(2025-10-22). Global media group urges Israel court to grant Gaza access. newarab.com 
An organisation representing international media outlets in Israel and the Palestinian territories said Wednesday it hoped Israel's Supreme Court would approve its petition demanding On Thursday, Israel's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition filed by the Foreign Press Association (FPA) seeking access to Gaza. | Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, Israeli authorities have prevented foreign journalists from…
(2025-10-22). Il vero significato degli "accordi di Gaza" strategic-culture.su Dopo aver terminato il suo enfatico e teatrale intervento al parlamento israeliano, Trump è ripartito alla volta dell'Egitto, dove Sharm El Sheikh fa da sfondo a un vertice internazionale e alla cerimonia ufficiale di firma della prima fase del suo piano per Gaza. | Segue nostro L'incontro, organizzato dal presidente Abdel Fattah al Sissi, punta a "porre fine alla guerra nella Striscia di Gaza, intensificare gli sforzi per raggiungere la…
(2025-10-22). Vance-Netanyahu talks expose US-Israel maneuvers in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has publicly declared that his administration's priority is to end the war in Gaza through a ceasefire. His message has been framed as an effort to stop further escalation, but the visit of Vice President JD Vance to Jerusalem (al-Quds), where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shows that the ceasefire is also being used as a political tool to protect Israel and reshape regional alliances.
(2025-10-22). En Gaza Trump intenta frenar a Israel, pero el futuro es sombrío. strategic-culture.su Roberto IANNUZZI | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Para contener el unilateralismo israelí, la Casa Blanca debería ejercer una presión constante s…
(2025-10-22). Israel stifles Gaza aid entry as ICJ set to rule on obligations. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-22). Israel Tortured And Sexually Humiliated Greta Thunberg. dissidentvoice.org In an interview with Swedish paper Aftonbladet, Greta Thunberg has corroborated earlier eyewitness reports that she and her fellow Global Sumud Flotilla activists were subjected to monstrous abuses by Israeli officials after being abducted from their boats carrying aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-10-22). Israel, Hamas return more bodies of captives under Gaza ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Hamas says it is meeting its side of the truce agreement while Israel refuses to open the crucial Rafah border crossing.
(2025-10-22). Hamas plans 'largest' operation against Israeli-backed gangs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Hamas is intensifying its security campaign against armed gangs and militias in Gaza that collaborate with the Israeli military, officials say, aiming to restore full control and stability across the strip.
(2025-10-22). Headlines for October 22, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Israeli Forces Detain 45 People in the West Bank as U.N. Warns About Settler Violence, Mahmoud Khalil Files Appeals to Prevent ICE from Detaining Him Again, Federal Government Shutdown Has Entered Its 22nd Day, Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Trump Demands DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million in Compensation for Federal Probes Against Him, Arizona Attorney General Sues Speaker Johnson for Refusing to Seat Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva, Trump's Special Counsel Nominee Withdraws Follo…
(2025-10-22). Turkey, Qatar step up bid to protect Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met
(2025-10-22). From Gaza to Tehran. unitedworldint.com How the Ceasefire Reshapes Regional Security Dynamics By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The recent ceasefire in Gaza, implemented under Donald Trump's 20-point plan in October 2025 and involving prisoner exchanges, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the delivery of humanitarian aid, represents a turning point in Middle Eastern developments. This agreement, brokered by the United States, …
(2025-10-22). Israel breaks ceasefire agreement again by only allowing 15% of aid in. thecanary.co The Government Media Office in Gaza has confirmed that the Israeli occupation continues to evade implementing the terms of the ceasefire agreement by allowing only 986 aid trucks out of 6,600 trucks that were supposed to enter the Gaza Strip by the beginning of the week commencing 20 October 2025. Importantly, this is only 15% […] | By
(2025-10-22). A Gaza Gambit: The Art of the Doomed Deal. counterpunch.org 
I am rarely surprised by anything Trump says anymore. There is no lie too transparent to stop him—remember "sunny"when it was overcast? Or his absurdly erroneous claims that he "ended seven wars," including conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Pakistan and India, Israel and Iran, Egypt
(2025-10-22). After dispute over capture of Gaza City, Netanyahu fires long-time ally as National Security Adviser. haaretz.com Move comes after months of reports of bitter disagreements between the two. In a statement, Hanegbi took responsibility for his part in the failing that led to the October 7 attack and called for thorough investigations…
(2025-10-22). boycott against Israel only grows despite Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com Artists who have recently joined the No Music for Genocide movement — which encourages artists to block access to their music in Israel over the war in Gaza and violence in the West Bank — include Clairo, My Bloody Valentine, Hot Chip, Nightmare, On Wax, Orbital and boygenius member Lucy Dacus…
(2025-10-22). US Central Command opens Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel to back Gaza deal. longwarjournal.org US Central Command (CENTCOM) opened a Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel on October 17. The center is will monitor the ceasefire in Gaza and support stabilization efforts as US military personnel "help facilitate the flow of humanitarian, logistical, and security assistance from international counterparts into Gaza," CENTCOM said on October 21. US forces will not deploy inside Gaza. Alongside Israeli military officers, the site will include a British contingent and other partners. US Vice President JD Vance visited the site on October 21.
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
(2025-10-22). After two years of UK support for the genocide, British troops deploy to Israel. thecanary.co British troops are deploying to Israel to support the Trump-brokered 'ceasefire'. Defence secretary John Healey announced Tuesday that a small group of military personal were to be sent. Now, British troops will join other military personnel from Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Healey told an audience at Mansion House, London. He'd just given […] | By
(2025-10-22). Friday 10/24: Protest at israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, | San Francisco…
(2025-10-22). Chagos Islands: Starmer simply isn't colonialist enough, according to the Tories. thecanary.co 
UK PM Keir Starmer isn't colonialist enough, according to the Tories. The rapidly dwindling Conservatives used a debate on the Chagos Islands to say Starmer (who is currently overseeing a colonial genocide) is letting the side down. The Indian Ocean archipelago was stolen by the British, who booted its indigenous inhabitants off their land. One […] | By
(2025-10-22). Video shows woman being tortured by RSF in Sudan as genocide continues. thecanary.co 
A video has emerged of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters in Sudan suspending a young woman from a tree. The video, from North Darfur, shows the militia torturing 22-year-old Gisma Ali Omer. She is hanging from a tree by her arms, and the fighter shows his face, looking proud. üá∏üá©‚ö Ô∏èA young unarmed Sudanese woman is […] | By
(2025-10-22). The surviving seeds of Palestine. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). The humble plant that could save the world — or destroy it. grist.org 
(2025-10-22). Iran prioritizes operationalization of North-South Corridor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that Iran pays serious attention to the completion of the construction of the Astara-Rasht railway, which is part of International North-South Corridor despite the sanctions.
(2025-10-22). Ugandan police lower death toll from major bus crash to 46. geo.tv 
Wreckage of the collapsed buses seen as rescue workers try to recover injured and dead from the debris. — X@CapitalFMUgandaUgandan police on Wednesday revised down the death toll from a major bus crash on one of the country's busiest highways, saying it had killed 46 people,…
(2025-10-22). Merkel Is Half-Right and Half-Wrong About Who's Responsible for the Ukrainian Conflict. globalresearch.ca Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel "I wanted a new format… back then (in June 2021) where we could talk …
(2025-10-22). Vicecanciller cubana recibe Copias de Estilo de los embajadores de Namibia y Palestina. radiohc.cu 
La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo recibió este martes, en la sede de la Cancillería, a los Excmos. Sres. Lebbius Tangueni Tobias y Ammar Mohammad Waleed Ragheb Zorba, embajadores extraordinarios y plenipotenciarios de la República de Namibia y del Estado de Palestina, respectivamente. Excmo Sr. Ammar Mohammad Waleed Ragheb Zorba, embajador del Estado de Palestina en Cuba. Foto tomada de Cubaminrex | En el acto, los diplomáticos presentaron las Copias de Estilo que los acreditan como embajadores designados por su país, ante el Gobierno de la República de Cuba. | Fuente: Cu…
(2025-10-22). Paramilitary drones target Khartoum airport for second day. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-22). Book details allegations against UK prince. ecns.cn In 2019, Andrew told the BBC's Newsnight program he did not remember meeting Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact".Giuffre's memoir contains details about her encounters with Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, that led to her meeting Andrew for the first time.
(2025-10-22). New Jersey election 2025: What voters need to know about Atlantic City mayoral candidates. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Atlantic City has a reputation for low voter turnout, especially in nonpresidential election years. That makes the Election Day ground game vital. Another factor is that there is a Democrat Rev. Collins Days, Sr., who was appointed to replace the late Ernest C…
(2025-10-22). Analyst: The breaking point is where Slavs are just getting started. eng.belta.by In this situation, according to the analyst, the West is using Ukraine exclusively as a bargaining chip in its confrontation with Russia.
(2025-10-22). Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for the first time. ecns.cn Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time, according to a researcher who spoke to AFP on Monday. The island nation has long been known as one of the world's mosquito-free places.
(2025-10-22). Ronaldo hits 949th career goal as Felix steals Al Nassr vs Al Fateh show. ummid.com Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo hit 949th career goal as his Portugal National Football team mate Joao Felix stole the show palying for Al Nassr against Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League MW5 match Saturday.
(2025-10-22). The DWP quietly closed the complaints inbox for Access to Work and thus made it less accessible. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has quietly shut down its sole inbox that disabled people can use to lodge a complaint about discrimination within the government's Access to Work scheme. It comes amid broader largely clandestine moves to restrict eligibility to support under the scheme. Notably, Labour DWP minister Stephen Timms has now […] | By
(2025-10-22). Sunday 10/26: Webinar: Labor Uniting for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/laboruniting…
(2025-10-22). Examining The Destruction of Palestinian Education. ummid.com This essay examines the destruction of Palestinian education as a deliberate strategy — not the byproduct of war, but a sustained assault on the right to learn, remember, and rebuild.
(2025-10-22). "US imperialism is now coming home to roost" : Interviews from the "No Kings" demonstrations. wsws.org On October 18, World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to protesters at No Kings rallies across the United States. Follow the WSWS and share our videos on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X and Youtube.
(2025-10-22). Alana Hadid celebrates Palestinian heritage at her wedding. newarab.com 
At her recent wedding, activist and creative director for The ceremony was held in the home of Alana's father, real estate developer Mohamed Hadid in Los Angeles on 18 October. | Earlier this year, Alana discussed her Palestinian heritage with
(2025-10-22). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Fans shave head for screening of Emma Stone's film 'Bugonia'. tribune.com.pk 
Fans arrived for an early screening of the absurdist sci-fi comedy film Bugonia, on Monday night in Los Angeles with one unique condition—the theater only admitted bald people. | The film's distributor, Focus Features, challenged audiences to shave their heads to see Bugonia, starring Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone. | Stone and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos gained a powerful fanbase after teaming up for Oscar-nominated films Poor Things and The Favourite. | Bugonia will be released in select theaters on Friday and then across the US on October 31. | In Bugonia, Stone plays a powerful pharmaceutical CEO…
(2025-10-22). What U.S. forces face as Venezuela puts Russian-armed military on wartime alert. strategic-culture.su By Allen FRAZIER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The 10,000 U.S. troops now operating in the Caribbean were sent to interdict dru…
(2025-10-22). The tactic of concealment. indybay.org The guiding principle of democracy in civilization is essentially—on the basis of an egalitarian political principle of recognizing all as free and equal—about civilizing the power of the stronger and about procedures of self-legislation, i.e., a radical socialization of rule. Capitalism, on the other hand, is essentially based on the principle of the power of the strongest.
(2025-10-22). UN staff freed from Houthi detention in Yemen's Sanaa. newarab.com 
Twelve international The Iran-backed Houthis The rebels have harassed and de…
(2025-10-22). Qatar, U.S. Warn EU Over LNG Rules That Could Threaten Energy Security. moderndiplomacy.eu Qatar and the United States have jointly urged the European Union to revisit its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), warning that the bloc's environmental and human rights compliance rules could disrupt liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows to Europe. The letter, signed by Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, reflects …
(2025-10-22). Incident reported for India's president chopper. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — President Droupadi Murmu's helicopter wheels got stuck in depressions on a freshly concreted helipad at Pramadam.
(2025-10-22). Trump's Diwali celebration: Reveals PM Modi phone call amid US-India trade tension over Russia war. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed matters related to trade. Speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump described Modi as "a great person" and "a great friend" while extending his warm wishes to the people of India on Diwali. Listen in…
(2025-10-22). As push for Quebec independence referendum grows, workers in Canada must unite their struggles and oppose both the ruling-class separatist and federalist camps. wsws.org Quebec's separation would erect a new state barrier to further divide Quebec workers from their class brothers and sisters in the rest of Canada and around the world. In rejecting this trap, the working class must make no concessions to the federalist forces that oppose Quebec independence from a Canadian nationalist standpoint that is no less reactionary.
(2025-10-22). As the olive harvest begins in the West Bank, Israeli settlers attack Palestinians while the IDF watches. haaretz.com Dozens of attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers have been documented in the West Bank since the olive harvest season began earlier this month — despite an order from the head of the Civil Administration obliging soldiers to protect Palestinian farmers. On the ground, settlers act freely…
(2025-10-22). EU Strengthens Ties with Ukraine Amid Tensions with Russia. devdiscourse.com European leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday to reaffirm their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Their meeting followed tense developments, including anticipated talks between Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, which were later canceled. At the summit, EU leaders restated their backing for Ukraine's sovereignty, while considering a proposal to leverage frozen Russian assets for a significant loan to Kyiv.
(2025-10-22). North Korea fires 'unidentified' ballistic missiles towards East Sea: Seoul. aljazeera.com Experts warned N Korea could launch provocative missile tests before or during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.
(2025-10-22). A Letter From America. dailysceptic.org Guy de la Bédoyère has recently returned from a road trip across the American West. Along the way he spoke to various Americans, among them Trump supporters but more noticeably demoralised and disaffected Democrats.
(2025-10-22). Trump Orders CIA To Attack Venezuela: US Military Kills Innocent People in War Based on Lies. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Ben Norton / The United States is waging war on Venezuela. This is not a hypothetical; it is happening. | The Donald Trump administration is using extreme violence to…
(2025-10-22). Bernie Moreno's older brother laundered Bogota Cartel money, says Petro. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that the older brother of US Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio took part in a Bogota Cartel money laundering operation in the late 1990's. During a cabinet meeting, Petro took a major jab at Moreno, who has played a significant role in escalating tensions between the governments of Colombia …
(2025-10-22). Unlocking Xinjiang Charms | Clouds on the ground: Xinjiang's cotton miracle. ecns.cn Xinjiang's cotton output grew from just 5,000 tonnes in 1949 to 5.69 million tonnes in 2024, accounting for 92.3% of the national total that year.
(2025-10-22). India's Kohli, Rohit will regain form after Perth ODI defeat, says Ponting. aljazeera.com Ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes ageing stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will rebound during ODI series.
(2025-10-22). Laos: United Nations body concerned over violations of economic, social, and cultural right. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the findings and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) related to Laos. The organisations urge the Lao authorities to fully implement the CESCR's recommendations without delay, particularly regarding human rights defenders and business and human rights, including in relation to infrastructure and development projects. (…) | – |
(2025-10-22). Saudi Arabia bars employers from charging domestic workers any fees. geo.tv 
Laborers work at a construction site in the Saudi capital Riyadh. — AFP/File
(2025-10-22). Bus collision on highway near Uganda's capital Kampala kills 63 people. aljazeera.com Two buses travelling in opposite directions on the Kampala-Gulu Highway collided head-on while overtaking.
(2025-10-22). Chinese scientists discover 249-million-year-old fish fossil. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists has discovered fossils of a new species of ancient fish that lived about 249 million years ago, breaking two Asian records.
(2025-10-22). Two buses collide killing over 60 in Uganda (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA – More than 60 people were killed in a collision between two buses on a major motorway in Uganda early on Wednesday.The Ugandan police confirmed the death of 63 people and mentioned that several others were hospitalized in the crash that happened right past midnight on the Kampala-Gulu highway, police announced in a statement posted on X.One of the bus drivers tried to avoid an accident and took a turn, but instead he caused "a chain reaction" which led to at least four other vehicles "losing control and overturning several times," the police statement read.UPDATE : 63 people have been confirmed dead and…
(2025-10-22). UAE calls for ceasefire and civilian transition in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2025-10-22). AI Heavyweights Call For End To 'Superintelligence' Research. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John McCarthy, who coined the term artificial intelligence in 1955.In the past few …
(2025-10-22). 'Hot Girl' Stomach Problems? Yes, IBS Affects Women More Than Men Here's Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) For a while, the hot girls have stomach problems trend on social media has been a way for women to destigmatise irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).By sharing content about …
(2025-10-22). Nation's green initiatives a catalyst for global change. ecns.cn China envisaged 1,200 gigawatts wind and solar power generation capacity by 2030, but, according to the National Energy Administration, the figure reached 1,700 GW by the end of August.
(2025-10-22). Saturday 11/8: Potrero Hill and Dogpatch History Night. indybay.org 1070 Maryland St | Pier 70 Building 12…
(2025-10-22). The Hidden Architecture of Debt: How Private Banking Captured the Global Economy. globalresearch.ca Most people graduate school knowing trigonometry but not how money is created.
(2025-10-22). Iran's consul general in Dubai meets with heads of chamber of commerce, aviation authority. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Consul General in Dubai Alireza Mahmoudi met with Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Secretary-General of the Dubai Chambers, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, to discuss ways to facilitate trade and air travel between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(2025-10-22). CFO AWARDS: Double win for PostBank's CFO Peter Ssenyange. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda's Chief Financial Officer, Peter Ssenyange has picked up double accolades at the just-concluded annual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards. Ssenyange received two accolades, the CFO of the Year and the Sustainability Award, at the event which seeks to celebrate exceptional leaders in the finance industry, as …
(2025-10-22). CMAT 2026 Registration Begins, Last Date Nov 18. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started from Friday October 17, 2026 Online Registration and Application Process for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) through its official website cmat.nta.nic.in.
(2025-10-22). Trump by the Book. counterpunch.org 
One takeaway from Ruth Ben-Ghiat's excellent book, Strongmen, Mussolini to the Present, is that there is a playbook pursuant to which all authoritarians take and maintain power—think Hitler, Mussolini, Putin, Kim Jong Un (and nearly five dozen other authoritarian-led countries around the globe. The United States of America is not yet officially included in the
(2025-10-22). Former environment secretary's meetings missing from the government transparency data. thecanary.co Key ministerial meeting data for Labour cabinet member Steve Reed is currently missing from the government's transparency register. The missing information concerns three month's worth of meetings between January and March 2025, that the Streatham and Croydon North MP held with external organisations and individuals while acting Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, […] | By
(2025-10-22). Pakistan developing first-ever e-sports policy, says Rana Mashhood. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is moving to formalise its digital gaming sector, with the government announcing its first-ever national e-sports policy and the establishment of a dedicated e-sports federation. The announcement was made by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime‚ÄØMinister's‚ÄØYouth‚ÄØProgramme, during a ceremony in Islamabad on October 21, 2025. | According to a press release, he said that around 60 million Pakistanis are directly or indirectly involved in e-Sports, and the new policy will also support game developers and digital innovators. | Mashhood s…
(2025-10-22). International Olympic Committee sanctions Indonesia after it denied visas to Israeli gymnasts. haaretz.com The Israeli Olympic Committee said it 'welcomes the move,' adding that its 'unequivocal statements about Indonesia's depraved conduct resonate well in the field of sports'…
(2025-10-22). In Pakistan-Taliban war lurks a racist, colonial view of Afghans. newarab.com 
This month saw deadly cross-border attacks between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Pakistani air force also bombed Kabul, and southeastern Afghanistan. | Pakistan stated that it was responding to an attack by the Tehreek e Taliban (TTP), in its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and that it wants to stop the " The Taliban government denies harbouring the TTP, and for now, a
(2025-10-22). "Le Cas Du Siécle" Priceless Jewels Stolen from the Louvre. indybay.org Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris stealing invaluable jewelry treasures from its collection.
(2025-10-22). UBL launches 2025 festive gifting. independent.co.ug 
Personalized Hampers & Premium Editions Take Center Stage Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has unveiled its 2025 festive gifting campaign, themed "Our brands are the ultimate gift for a cheerful season," introducing a fresh element of personalization where customers can now engrave or label gift hampers with a name or company …
(2025-10-22). New quality productive forces driving growth. ecns.cn And in emerging areas like digital trade, data flows, and AI, China ought to make efforts to help shape new rules, thereby influencing the future global governance framework.
(2025-10-22). Krutoi comments on progress in fulfilling president's requirements. eng.belta.by The efficiency of foreign business trips, off-hours meetings and maintaining balanced media coverage were discussed during the meeting with the president, Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi told the media.
(2025-10-22). Chicago Day Laborer, In ICE Detention, Facing Retaliation. popularresistance.org Willian Giménez González, a known advocate for the rights of day laborers who was abducted by federal agents on September 12, is speaking out from ICE detention. | He says that federal authorities transferred him from the Broadview, Ill., ICE facility, to a detention center in Michigan, to move him away from his supporters. | "I believe I was moved to Michigan at the last minute because I had the support of the community, and because my lawyer and politicians were protesting outside the jail," he said, referring to the Broadview ICE facility. | "I believe that because I had people fighting for me, I was targeted…
(2025-10-22). Patrick Lawrence: Against Chutzpah. consortiumnews.com The Israeli prison guards who tormented Greta Thunberg and her colleagues on the Global Sumud Flotilla knew the world was watching and wanted the world to watch. By Patrick Lawrence ScheerPost I have been reading a lot these past days about…
(2025-10-22). Nearly 2t of paint required to spruce up Courage Monument in Brest Fortress. eng.belta.by The major renovation of the Courage Monument at the Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex is planned to be completed in November.
(2025-10-22). EAEU drafting two agreements on intellectual property rights protection. eng.belta.by According to him, both documents will be useful for both rights holders and the authorized bodies of the EAEU states.
(2025-10-22). Still No Jobs Report, But The Labor Market Doesn't Look Good. progressivehub.net DEAN BAKER | CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH…
(2025-10-22). Hold on, 'Trump offering refugee status to anti-migrant Brits' is from the Telegraph, not the Onion. thecanary.co Donald Trump may offer refugee status to people who oppose immigration, according to the Telegraph. And apparently that degree of obvious hypocrisy isn't satire. It may as well say 'the US will allow people who oppose immigration to become immigrants'. Anti-immigrant Trump Apparently if you're a white European or South African, immigration is fine, according […] | By
(2025-10-22). Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange to launch financial marketplace. eng.belta.by In line with the National Security Concept of Belarus adopted at | the Belarusian People's Congress in last April, the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange aims to | increase the use of equity capital markets.
(2025-10-22). Jordanians outraged after Israeli Knesset member visits country. newarab.com 
The visit of an Israeli parliamentarian from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party to Jordan has caused widespread outrage. | Israeli The event was reportedly attended by individuals from the occupied West Bank and Palestinian citizens of Israel. | Ibrahim Ismail Abu Muhareb, the man who hosted the gathering, issued…
(2025-10-22). Azerbaijani president Aliyev to visit Iran in near future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian's political advisor Mehdi Sanaei has received a representiatve of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, reporting of Aliyev's imminent visit to Tehran.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Belarus, UAE interested in joint digital development projects. eng.belta.by Last week a group of Belarus' leading experts in the field of digital development led by Deputy Communications and Informatization Minister Yulia Shapkina visited Dubai upon the invitation from the Emirati side.
(2025-10-22). Fadl Shaker appears in Beirut court after 12 years on the run. newarab.com 
(2025-10-22). Police attacked as violence erupts outside Dublin hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Irish police have been attacked with missiles after violence took place outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers.
(2025-10-22). From John Lennon's Glasses to Noel Gallagher's Guitars, music icon's items sell in London. tribune.com.pk 
From John Lennon's round-framed glasses to Noel Gallagher's guitars, music history goes under the hammer this week in London. Propstore, an auction house specialising in entertainment memorabilia, is offering more than 550 lots in a two-day music auction taking place in London on Thursday and Friday. The sale is expected to raise more than 3 million pounds ($4.03 million). | Among those are more than 150 Oasis items, led by Noel Gallagher's 1960 red Gibson ES-355 guitar, which he said his brother Liam smashed during an argument on the night the band broke up in 2009. | The instrument, which has since been repa…
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). US Coalition Calls For Immediate Release Of American Teenager Detained By Israel. popularresistance.org A US-wide coalition is calling for the immediate release of a Palestinian-American teenager being held in Israeli military detention since February of this year. | The coalition, comprising a diverse range of activists, distributed on Saturday more than 2,000 flyers at the "No King" protests across six US states, urging people to contact their representatives and demand the release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Tampa, Florida. | The group has been raising awareness about Mohammed's incarceration and lobbying their congressional representatives. In August, the group sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
(2025-10-22). More Whales Are Getting Tangled In Fishing Gear And Shark Nets. Here's What We Can Do. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This year's whale season offered spectacular encounters with these majestic giants as thousands of whales migrated along Australia's east coast.But behind the scenes, …
(2025-10-22). Iran not to return to talks when US making excessive demands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the country will not return to the negotiation table with the US as long as Washington would not abandon its policy of making excessive demands.
(2025-10-22). Peru declares state of emergency in capital to combat spiralling crime. scmp.com Peru's interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Callao on Tuesday, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organised crime. | "The state of emergency approved by the Council of Ministers will take effect at midnight on Wednesday and will last for 30 days in Metropolitan Lima and Callao," Jeri said in an address to the nation broadcast by state television.
(2025-10-22). Krutoi outlines key discussion points for big meeting on Vitebsk Oblast. eng.belta.by The preparations are in progress for a large meeting on sustainable development of Vitebsk Oblast due on 24 October, Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi told the media.
(2025-10-22). Salma Yaqoob says elites invest in lies because they're "scared that we will remember our power" thecanary.co Veteran activist Salma Yaqoob thinks challenging the lie of ordinary people's powerlessness is key to progress. At a recent rally, she called on Your Party supporters to resist elite distraction tactics and remember how powerful we can be when we come together. "Refuse to be divided… remember our power" Salma Yaqoob has spent "literally over […] | By
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). 'Music to my ears': Trump dances to his own tune amid White House demolition fury. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump touches his ears in this undated photo. —Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new ballroom, saying the sound of the construction work was "music to my…
(2025-10-22). Taking the high road to development. sanews.gov.za Taking the high road to development | By Nosihle Shelembe | With a road infrastructure network stretching 27 478 kilometres, South Africa's national roads are an important lifeline of the economy. ⚪ A safe, efficient and reliable road network is vital to the health of the nation's economy, much like the arteries in the human body, that keep the body moving. The failure of these arteries, have serious and far-reaching consequences. ⚪ "In this country, over 70% of the freight that moves on the surface, moves on the national road network, not on rail. The road network is a very critical component of our economic…
(2025-10-22). Israeli government escalates boycott of Attorney General despite top ruling. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin has stopped meeting Gali Baharav-Miara, changed office locks and letters now omit her title entirely. Sources say the government is sidestepping her office and planning to split the Attorney General's powers ahead of elections, in apparent defiance of the High Court of Justice ruling…
(2025-10-22). Critical Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. — ReutersSummit preps appear stalled after Rubio-Lavrov meeting postponed.'I guess the…
(2025-10-22). Egyptian woman stabbed to death in front of her children, school kids. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shocking crime took place outside a school in Egypt, where a man stabbed his former wife to death outside a school in a tragic scene witnessed by the eyes of her young children and many passers-by and students.The horrific incident that occurred outside the Al-Zaytoun school in the city of Sadat in Menoufia Governorate on Tuesday has sparked outrage among Egyptians.Egyptian media outlets reported that a 26-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her ex-husband in front of a school as she was waiting for her children to finish school. The tragic scene was witnessed by her young children, passersby, and…
(2025-10-22). China calls on Netherlands to resolve Nexperia issues properly. ecns.cn Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Tuesday urged the Netherlands to properly resolve issues surrounding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors, and foster a fair, transparent and predictable business environment.
(2025-10-22). Trump builds himself a Versailles on the Potomac. wsws.org The seat of the American presidency, the White House, is being physically transformed into the architectural embodiment of oligarchic rule.
(2025-10-22). Delegation of Pakistani Civil Servants Visits RIAC. russiancouncil.ru On October 20, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation from the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) under the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan…
(2025-10-22). Airbus opens second assembly line in China amid US-China trade tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Airbus (AIR.PA) said on Wednesday it had opened a second assembly line in China, increasing manufacturing capacity for its best-selling A320neo family of single-aisle jets. | The new line completes a jigsaw of 10 global final assembly lines that Airbus says will be involved in a production drive, including two each in the US and China. | The second Chinese line in the port city of Tianjin near Beijing is set to be fully operational in early 2026, the European planemaker said in a statement. | Its inauguration comes just over a week after Airbus opened a second final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. | Airbus C…
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). China urges defense of UN principles for world peace amid turbulence. ecns.cn China has called on the international community to uphold the United Nations—centered international system and an international order based on international law, as global turbulence intensifies.
(2025-10-22). China to launch world's first G8.6 printed OLED line. ecns.cn TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) broke ground Tuesday on its T8 project, which the company says will be the world's first mass-production line for G8.6-generation printed OLEDs.
(2025-10-22). Climate Tipping Points "May Already Have Arrived" Claims New Report — Just in Time for COP30. dailysceptic.org Climate tipping points "may already have arrived", a new report has claimed — just in time for COP30. It's the usual tendentious modelled guff, says Chris Morrison. No wonder much of the world has stopped listening.
(2025-10-22). US Drafts New Tech Blockade to Thwart China's AI Ambitions. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration is looking at a plan to limit exports of various software-related products to China, like laptops and jet engines, as a response to China's new restrictions on rare earth exports. This plan reflects President Trump's earlier threat to stop "critical software" exports to China by enforcing controls on products that use U. …
(2025-10-22). WATCH: Indian president's helicopter gets stuck at Kerala helipad. geo.tv 
(2025-10-22). New partnership to strengthen evidence-based healthcare policy in SA. sanews.gov.za New partnership to strengthen evidence-based healthcare policy in SA | A groundbreaking collaboration between the Department of Health, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University aims to transform healthcare policy decision-making in South Africa. | The Evidence to Decision (E2D) initiative, launched in November 2024, will ensure that healthcare policies are informed by the best available evidence, supporting the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI). | According to the joint statement, the NHI rollout will bring significant changes to South Africa's health s…
(2025-10-22). Sunday 11/9: Saikat Chakrabarti: "The Power of People, The Promise of Progress" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/91946729128?pwd=0KaOIKPITZQqp3……
(2025-10-22). Exposición refleja fraternos vínculos de Cuba con siete países asiáticos. radiohc.cu 
Cuba conmemoró este martes el aniversario 65 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas con siete países asiáticos, al inaugurar en La Habana una exposición fotográfica que refleja el fraterno vínculo sostenido a lo largo de los años. | Múltiples imágenes saludan la histórica fecha desde la Galería Central de la Biblioteca Nacional "José Martí" (BNJM), institución que acogió la ceremonia ante la presencia del ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez y el titular de Cultura de la nación antillana, Alpidio Alonso. | También estuvieron presentes embajadores y miembros del cuerpo diplomático…
(2025-10-22). The ABC's Top 100 Books Poll Lacks Diversity. Here Are My 10 First Nations 'Books Of The 21St Century'. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) More than 280,000 people have voted for the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century in a Radio National poll, with Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe taking the top spot. …
(2025-10-22). Dedicated to Those Learning to Love Beyond Fear. Dr. Gary Null. globalresearch.ca We live in an age that has never been richer in information yet poorer in understanding.
(2025-10-22). Cold War tunnel turns into concert hall in Taiwan. tribune.com.pk 
Built during the height of the Cold War to shelter supply boats from Chinese shells, one of Taiwan's most well-known wartime attractions last weekend echoed with a different sound – cellos and violins for the annual Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival. | The Zhaishan Tunnel on Kinmen, which sits on the Chinese coast next to the cities of Xiamen and Quanzhou, was hewn by hand out of tough granite in the 1960s and originally designed for military purposes, sitting right on Taiwan's frontline with China. | Kinmen has been controlled by Taiwan since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, and was regularly bombarded wi…
(2025-10-22). Protests erupt in Cameroon over alleged electoral fraud. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Police in Cameroon opened fire Tuesday, killing one person as they dispersed crowds protesting against alleged presidential electoral fraud, local media reported.
(2025-10-22). Snapback a 'fabricated' term, not found in JCPOA text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the term "snapback" does not exist in the text of JCPOA, calling it "a fabricated expression" employed by the West to reinstate the expired UN resolutions against Iran.
(2025-10-22). TikTok Influencer Richard LA, Who Documents ICE Activity, Shot During ICE Raid, Charged With Assault. newsone.com 
(2025-10-22). Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Most Americans – including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans – think the US should recognize Palestinian statehood, a sign that President Donald Trump's opposition to doing so is out of step with public opinion.
(2025-10-22). Starmer removes Syrian ISIS subsidiary HTS from terror ban list. thecanary.co The Starmer government has formally announced that it will be removing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of banned, or 'proscribed', terrorist organisations. HTS, effectively ISIS in Syria and disowned by terrorist group al-Qaeda as too extreme, now runs Syria — despite resistance from groups opposing its slaughter of Syria's religious minorities. Israel has […] | By
(2025-10-22). UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations.
(2025-10-22). South Africa, Indonesia agree to deepen bilateral economic relations. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Indonesia agree to deepen bilateral economic relations | By Neo Bodumela | Jakarta, Indonesia — South Africa and Indonesia have affirmed a shared commitment on the need to bolster trade between the two countries in order to drive mutual inclusive economic growth. | This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed media at a joint press briefing following bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his State Visit to Indonesia. | Indonesia is South Africa's third largest trading partner in the Southeast Asia region, with South African exports to that country sta…
(2025-10-22). ICJ rejects Israeli claim on UNRWA staff being Hamas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice has rejected the Israeli regime's claim that significant part of UNRWA staff are Hamas.
(2025-10-22). Cuba denunciará daños del bloqueo de EEUU en XXI Foro de Sociedad Civil. radiohc.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) celebrará, el próximo día 24, el XXI Foro de la Sociedad Civil contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos, política que viola derechos humanos fundamentales y obstaculiza el desarrollo del país. | Bajo el tema "El devastador impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos de América contra Cuba, en las organizaciones y otros actores de la sociedad civil cubana", el encuentro busca profundizar en las consecuencias humanas, sociales y económicas que el cerco estadounidense ha generado sobre la vida cotidiana de los cubanos. | El foro…
(2025-10-22). Iran attending Extraordinary Session of World Meteorological Congress. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by the head of Meteorological Organization, Sahar Tajbakhsh, is participating in the extraordinary session of the World Meteorological Congress (Cg-Ext(2025)) being held from October 20 to 23, in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2025-10-22). The Fraud serialisation, Part Ten: McSweeney, Riley come for the Canary. thecanary.co In the tenth installment of the Canary's exclusive serialisation of Paul Holden's book The Fraud, Morgan McSweeney and Rachel Riley come for the Canary — and attempt to destroy us. This is the fourth part of Chapter Three. The purview of Stop Funding Fake News (SFFN) extended beyond alleged antisemitism. SFFN also tackled what it […] | By
(2025-10-22). Takaichi Courts Trump with U.S. Trade Sweeteners. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing her first major diplomatic test a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week in Tokyo. To secure smoother trade and defence ties, Takaichi plans to offer a purchase package of American-made goods including Ford F-150 pickups, soybeans, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in exchange …
(2025-10-22). Saturday 10/25: D.I.R.T. Festival 2025: Dance In Revolt(ing) Times – Come Hell or High Water. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2025-10-22). Police on the hunt for Westbury shooters. sanews.gov.za Police on the hunt for Westbury shooters | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Fannie Masemola, says police are working around the clock to apprehend the suspects behind Tuesday's mass shooting in Westbury. ⚪ "It's just a matter of time before we track down these teenagers. Our crime intelligence operatives, detectives and uniformed police are on the ground actively searching for these suspects at various areas of interest," General Masemola said. ⚪ This as police on Tuesday responded to a shooting incident where six teenagers were shot. The victims were rushed to hospital wher…
(2025-10-22). Pak-EPA cracks down on polluting vehicles, is yours on the list? tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has launched a city-wide campaign to monitor and control vehicular emissions across the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), aiming to combat worsening air quality as winter approaches. The initiative was announced through an official press release issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination. | "We are striving for an environmentally sustainable Pakistan where economic progress and public health go hand in hand," said Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. A…
(2025-10-22). Israeli lawmakers back West Bank annexation in preliminary vote. newarab.com 
Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to bills that would The vote was the first of four needed to pass the law and it coincided with the visit of US Vice President JD Vance to Israel, a month after President Donald Trump sai…
(2025-10-22). US backtracks on Colombia aid cuts and tariffs, will sanction Petro instead: Senator. colombiareports.com US President Donald Trump backtracked on promises to cut aid to Colombia and impose tariffs, and will sanction top government officials instead, according to US Senator Bernie Moreno. In a flurry of interviews, Moreno said that he convinced Trump not to punish Colombia, but President Gustavo Petro, for his resistance against the bombing of vessels …
(2025-10-22). Iran's progress in AI continues incessantly: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin says that the country's progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ongoing nonstop.
(2025-10-22). Thursday 10/23: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-22). Scandal at the Louvre: A political metaphor. strategic-culture.su By Hélène DE LAUZUN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The whole of France has been in shock since the announcement of the spectacul…
(2025-10-22). How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-22). Corbyn demands Nandy retract 'grossly misleading' comments on Maccabi ban. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn has written to Lisa Nandy to condemn her outrageous — and frankly antisemitic — comments. Namely, Nandy claimed that Corbyn and the left don't care about the safety of Jewish people because they object to allowing a bunch of racist Maccabi Tel Aviv thugs masquerading as football fans to rampage through the streets […] | By
(2025-10-22). Indonesian Rainforests Turned Into Open-Cast Mining Pits to Improve Range of High-End Electric Vehicles. wattsupwiththat.com There may be a genuine effort on the part of publicity-conscious companies like JLR to avoid being primarily responsible for digging up the rainforest. But an overall increase in demand that is fed by higher-performance batteries will inevitably lead to the ghastly sight of virgin rainforest being felled to assuage the 'range-anxiety' felt by rich Net Zero-inspired motorists.
(2025-10-22). Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says. aljazeera.com Deadly incidents involving petroleum products are common in Nigeria where fuel is transported by road.
(2025-10-22). Trump's most underrated diplomatic win: Belarus. responsiblestatecraft.org Rarely are foreign policy scholars and analysts blessed with as crystalline a
(2025-10-22). Colombia's U.S. Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Strikes on Boats in the Caribbean. democracynow.org 
Tensions are escalating between Colombia and the United States as President Trump conducts deadly airstrikes on supposed "drug boats" in the Caribbean. Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of committing murder for killing a Colombian fisherman in one attack in mid-September and just recalled the country's ambassador, Daniel García-Peña. | "Even if they were in fact carrying drugs, the procedure is to capture them, to seize them, to arrest them and to find information about who was behind them, and not blowing them up," García-Peña tells Democracy Now! from Bogotá.
(2025-10-22). Federal Judge Questions Trump Officials About ICE Agents In Chicago Using Tear Gas And Not Wearing Bodycams. newsone.com 
(2025-10-22). Uganda bus crash leaves at least 63 dead. geo.tv Wreckage of the collapsed buses seen as rescue workers try to recover injured and dead from the debris. — X@CapitalFMUganda
(2025-10-22). Saturday 10/25: The Third Annual Human Billboard in Solidarity with Cuba. indybay.org in front of Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-10-22). 'Horrible neglect': Arrest warrant reveals 'deplorable' conditions for 91 dogs and cats in pet sanctuary at Delaware townhouse. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware animal control officers were more than familiar with the filth and potential danger to animals at a townhouse property in New Castle that doubled as a pet sanctuary. | Officers had been called there several times this year and, according to court records, they found that many of the nearly 100 dogs and cats there lived in "unsafe and unsanitary conditions." | Dogs appeared stuffed into tiny crates, without room to stand up and turn around as required by law. Trash l…
(2025-10-22). Australian care workers rally nationally against attack on pay and conditions. wsws.org The big-business Australian Industry Group is attempting to intimidate planned protests by social, community, home care and disability service workers with threats of fines and imprisonment.
(2025-10-22). Iran-Uzbekistan trade pursued to reach up to $2b: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran stated that trade relations between the two countries reached about $500 million last year, stressing the push to increase them to $2 billion.
(2025-10-22). Bloodthirsty Religions and War. globalresearch.ca Judeo-Christian religions are historically bloodthirsty, violent, lethal, and tyrannical. How come? | May it suffice to look at the first few pages of The Book of the Mass of the Catholic Church [Editorial Vallés, S.L., Mallorca, Valencia, Barcelona, 6th Edition …
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Gold prices plunge globally, locally. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices record a major decline in local and international markets | In the international bullion market, the price of gold dropped sharply by $85 per ounce, settling at $4,150. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs7,538, reaching Rs437,362, while the price per 10 grams decreased by Rs6,463 to Rs343,732. | Read: Gold drops by Rs1,400 per tola in Pakistan, silver also slips | Spot gold was up 0.6% at $4,146.47 per ounce, as of 0636 GMT. Bullion fell more than 5% on Tuesday in its steepest drop since August 2020. | Elsewhere, spot silver rose 1% to $49.21 per ounce, platinum fell 1.1% t…
(2025-10-22). Inchoate Blobs: The National Press Club Cancels Chris Hedges. dissidentvoice.org It seemed an odd thing to begin with. Australia's National Press Club is a rather ordinary, stuffy institution, where enlightened, let alone contentious thought, rarely intrudes. For those guests of unorthodox disposition, questions of establishment swinishness await to douse any fiery rebelliousness. That they had invited war correspondent Chris Hedges, former Middle East Bureau Chief …
(2025-10-22). Wednesday 10/22: Press Conference to Call for a General Strike Against ICE. indybay.org Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission Street, SF)…
(2025-10-22). Analyst expects framework for ending Ukraine conflict by the end of 2025. eng.belta.by The framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine will be established by the end of 2025, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said.
(2025-10-22). DAILY MEMO: Agents Shoot TikToker in L.A. and Raid San Fernando Valley. lataco.com Across Southern California, a joint operation involving ICE, U.S. Marshals, and other federal agents led to multiple kidnappings and violent detentions from the shooting of TikTok reporter RichardLA in Los Angeles to aggressive day-laborer raids in Sylmar, Reseda, and Thousand Oaks while heavily armed masked agents were also seen intimidating residents in Santa Ana and other cities throughout the day.
(2025-10-22). SSC CHSLE 2025 Tier 1: Notification for Self Slot Selection Released. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released on its official website 'ssc.gov.in' detailed notification regarding self selection of SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam slots for the registered candidates.
(2025-10-22). YouTuber unveils the world's smallest FPV drone — 22 millimeter. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Quadcopter drone technology has seen rapid development in recent years, with smaller sizes and improved stability. However, a YouTuber called Hoarder Sam succeeded in designing the world's smallest FPV drone, measuring an astonishing 22mm.This tiny drone, which easily fits inside a Pringles chips can, weighs just 25 grams, including the battery and camera, and can fly with stability and agility comparable to the bigger versions of drones, Hoarder Sam said in a YouTube video.The world's smallest FPV drone. (YouTube)This innovation resulted from a meticulous redesign of every motor, wire, and circuit, in…
(2025-10-22). Oct 1989 Bhagalpur Riots – 36 Years On. ummid.com The riot that began on October 24, 1989, in Bhagalpur was the first in which thousands, armed with traditional weapons, began attacking minority communities — from Bhagalpur city out to the rural areas of Bhagalpur district.
(2025-10-22). Iran rules out talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands'. newarab.com 
Tehran and Washington engaged in five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended after Israel launched a "Talks that…
(2025-10-22). As Nobel laureates show, the US can't take tech lead over China for granted. scmp.com China and the United States are locked in a contest for technological supremacy. While it's impossible to predict the ultimate winner and loser, this year's Nobel Prize winners in economics may serve as a useful guide to where the two rivals are heading. | The US is currently still ahead when it comes to science and technology. But when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education, China has a clear edge, which is likely to grow even larger in the coming…
(2025-10-22). From Élysée to Prison: Sarkozy's Historic Fall Upholds Rule of Law. thinktank.pk In a historic moment for European democracy, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence, underscoring that no individual, regardless of status, is above the law. This unprecedented event highlights the importance of the rule of law in maintaining public trust and accountability in governance. Sarkozy's Arrival at La Santé Prison …
(2025-10-22). Iran ratifies law to join UN convention against terror financing. newarab.com 
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(2025-10-22). Mahdieh Esfandiari released on parole by France: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Wednesday night the conditional release of Ms. Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen imprisoned in France.
(2025-10-22). Indonesia a "steadfast ally" during South Africa's struggle. sanews.gov.za Indonesia a "steadfast ally" during South Africa's struggle | By Neo Bodumela ⚪ Jakarta, Indonesia — President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Republic of Indonesia for its longstanding solidarity with South Africa and acknowledged the role that the Asian country played as an ally during the struggle against apartheid. ⚪ The President was delivering opening remarks during bilateral talks as part of his State Visit to Indonesia on Wednesday. ⚪ The Southeast Asian country was also the scene of the first Asia-Africa Conference — called the Bandung Conference — some 70 years ago which was attende…
(2025-10-22). MFA: Belarus condemns aggressive actions creating tension in Latin America. eng.belta.by The third round of Belarusian-Venezuelan ministerial consultations was held in Minsk on 22 October.
(2025-10-22). Exclusive interview with UNICEF representative to China: Piloting and scaling up — working together to address emerging challenges in child development. ecns.cn "Earlier we were dealing with malnutrition in a sense of inadequate food. Now we are dealing with growing rates of obesity, which is a new challenge that we're addressing." Amakobe Sande, UNICEF Representative to China, noted that since the establishment of the partnership between UNICEF and China in 1979, some "interesting" challenges have emerged.
(2025-10-22). Drought, Sand Storms and Evacuations: how Iran's Climate Crisis gets Ignored. juancole.com By Sanam Mahoozi, City St George's, University of London (The Conversation) — Iran and Israel fought a 12-day war in June. Although a ceasefire was declared the same month, news coverage of Iran continues to focus on the conflict's aftermath and the Middle East's tense political situation. Meanwhile, Tehran — home to more than 10 …
(2025-10-22). Common heather named Belarus Plant of Year 2026. eng.belta.by Belarus' Plant of the Year in 2026 will be common heather (calluna vulgaris), a woody evergreen low shrub with highly branched stems that grows relatively slowly (lifespan 40-50 years).
(2025-10-22). Taste the sweet secret of Yiwu: one bite and you'll be hooked! ecns.cn How sweet is Yiwu? One bite of its brown sugar says it all. Crafted from sugarcane using age-old methods, Yiwu's brown sugar is lovingly nicknamed the "Eastern chocolate." No wonder so many international visitors have fallen for its rich, mellow flavor! Watch the video to uncover why Yiwu brown sugar is winning hearts worldwide.
(2025-10-22). Pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan, passes away. tribune.com.pk 
One of the foundational pillars of the Department of Anaesthesiologists at Agha Khan University (AKU) and a pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan has passed away. | Dr Chohan has built a career contributing to education, clinical advancement and helped introduce anaesthesia training in the country. | She performed the country's first epidural for painless childbirth in 1986 and later founded Pakistan's first formal obstetric epidural service at AKU in 1994 — a milestone that revolutionised maternal healthcare across the nation. | An epidural is the most effective pain relief during l…
(2025-10-22). Trump lights Diwali lamps at White House, claims conversation with PM Modi on trade and peace; India denies call. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump celebrated the festival of Diwali at the White House on Tuesday, lighting traditional lamps alongside Indian-American members of his administration and community leaders. The ceremony, held in the Oval Office, featured a brass five-wick diya placed on a flower-decked table in front of the Resolute Desk, symbolising the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.Prominent figures, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, joined the celebration marking the "Festival of Lights." In his address, Trump highlighted Diwali's me…
(2025-10-22). Sunday 10/26: Rally To Demand Concord City Council No Longer Invest Public Funds in Weapons! indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, CA | In Front of the Stage…
(2025-10-22). Victims Without Victimizers: How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — The human condition includes a vast array of unavoidable misfortunes. But what about the preventable ones? Shouldn't the United States provide for the basic needs of its people? Such questions get distinctly short shrift in the dominant political narratives. When someone can't make ends meet and suffers dire consequences, the mainstream …
(2025-10-22). Study: How Black Holes, Cosmic Jets Team Up to Shape Galaxies. ummid.com A team of astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in a new study have found how black holes and cosmic jets together shape the galaxies and suppress the birth of new stars around the galaxies.
(2025-10-22). EU unable to meet ammunition target for Ukraine. infobrics.org European countries have planned to provide more aid than they are actually capable of providing.
(2025-10-22). Activists pay homage to George Floyd across the U.S. workers.org 
In response to President Trump and his MAGA base calling for a "Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk" on Oct. 14, left groups in several cities called counter events honoring George Floyd, the 46-year-old Black man whose murder by asphyxiation by a white police officer was broadcast live on social media . . . |
(2025-10-22). Syria's New Leader Promised Democracy. Then He Excluded Women From Parliamentary Elections. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Women's political participation is often treated as a measure of a country's commitment to equality and democracy.Earlier this year, Syria's new leader, President Ahmed …
(2025-10-22). State of emergency declared in Peru's capital Lima amid protests. aljazeera.com The state of emergency lifts constitutional rights, including the right to protest, amid popular unrest over crime.
(2025-10-22). Gauteng Legislature condemns youth involvement in Westbury shooting. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature condemns youth involvement in Westbury shooting | Following a deadly shooting in Westbury, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says the involvement of young people in violence is an indictment of the current state of community safety and social cohesion in the area. ⚪ This as the committee expressed shock and sadness at the mass shooting in Westbury on Tuesday. Six teenagers were shot in what is believed to be a gang-related incident in Gauteng. Two teenagers were declared dead on arrival at hospital, while four others remain under medical care. ⚪ "A…
(2025-10-22). Belarus' experience of preparing for next population census presented before CIS statistics services. eng.belta.by A conference of specialists from the national statistics services of the CIS member states is taking place in Moscow to discuss "Preparation for the 2030 round of population censuses in the CIS region". The event has been organized by the CIS Statistical Committee.
(2025-10-22). 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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-22). AIPAC has become so politically toxic that even centrist Democrats are abandoning the group. mondoweiss.net 
As support for Israel plummets among U.S. voters, Democrats are distancing themselves from AIPAC, and the Israel lobby group is on the defensive.
(2025-10-22). Analyst: Putin, Trump discuss new dividing line between Global West, Global East. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are discussing a new dividing line between the Global West and the Global East, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-10-22). Sheikh Imran Nazar Hosein, pioneer of interfaith dialogue and reconciliation. infobrics.org Sheikh Hosein's efforts to reconcile Christianity and Islam represent a visionary pursuit of unity in diversity. Through his erudition, engaging outreach and unwavering optimism, he transforms former and potential rivals into spiritual allies, aligned against existential threats. In a world rife with division, Sheikh Hosein's legacy endures as a testament to the power of reconciliation, inspiring believers to build bridges that honor their shared humanity and spiritual heritage.
(2025-10-22). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-22). Strike by Boeing defense workers continues into third month, as IAM and management resume mediated talks. wsws.org The strike of 3,200 machinists comes as the US government is demanding defense contractors rapidly expand production for war with China.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Zardari-Vawda meet: timing matters. tribune.com.pk 
Senator Faisal Vawda called on President Asif Zardari at Bilawal House on Tuesday. During their one-on-one meeting, both exchanged views on the political situation in the country. | The meeting took place after Vawda returned to Pakistan from his foreign trip. The president also congratulated Vawda on his birthday. | Read: Vawda warns tax evaders of FBR crackdown | Earlier, He said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing a strict crackdown on tax evasion, warning individuals and companies that discrepancies between declared income and visible luxury lifestyles will not go unnoticed. | According to a po…
(2025-10-22). Ukraine Aims for 150 Gripen Jets to Forge a New Air Force. moderndiplomacy.eu Sweden has signed a letter of intent to potentially supply Ukraine with 100 to 150 Gripen fighter jets, as announced by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The discussions took place in Linkoping, where they also visited Saab, the manufacturer of the Gripen and other defense equipment. Kristersson emphasized …
(2025-10-22). Trump makes fun of Indian names, struggles to say 'Diwali' at White House fest? 'Nice, Easy Name…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, lighting traditional diyas in the Oval Office and extending warm greetings to the people of India and the Indian-American community. During the event, Trump struggled while pronouncing several Indian names of attendees and officials, drawing lighthearted reactions from those present. Despite the pronunciation challenges, the president praised the festival as a triumph of "light over darkness" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "great friend."
(2025-10-22). Court grants TRO to stop HUD from withholding grant money from PHA's. indybay.org Recent Propaganda From HUD's Website:…
(2025-10-22). Want to go to the UN's biggest gathering of Indigenous peoples? Here's how. grist.org The United Nations has opened up a new round of funding to support Indigenous peoples to attend two major convenings in New York City and Geneva next year. | The
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). A Delayed Summit, A Nuclear Message: Russia Holds Drills After Trump Postponement. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia announced on Wednesday that it conducted a major nuclear weapons training exercise, shortly after the U. S. postponed a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The Kremlin shared videos of General Valery Gerasimov updating Putin on the drills, which included test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the U. …
(2025-10-22). North Korea launches ballistic missiles ahead of Trump's Asia visit. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, a week before a key Asia-Pacific leaders' meeting in South Korea. | It was the first launch of ballistic missiles since May by Pyongyang, which has defied a United Nations Security Council ban on the weapons. | It was also the first such launch since Lee Jae Myung was elected president in South Korea, with a platform of engagement with North Korea. | Lee and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet in South Korea next week at a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) for…
(2025-10-22). Malaysia: Abducted Refugee Detained in Myanmar. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Myanmar refugee activist Thuzar Maung with her husband, Saw Than Tin Win, who were abducted along with her three children from their home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 4, 2023. | © 2023 private…
(2025-10-22). Archive of Colombia's former intelligence agency to be declassified. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro ordered the declassification of all files in the archives of the controversial DAS intelligence agency that was dismantled in 2011. At a public ceremony, Petro formally apologized on the state's persecution of human rights lawyers and issued a decree ordering the declassification of the DAS archive. The declassification of the DAS …
(2025-10-22). The Launch of the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies: A New Era for Manufacturing Collaboration. infobrics.org The launch of the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at a signing ceremony at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) headquarters in Vienna marks a significant step forward for the industrial future of the BRICS Plus nations…
(2025-10-22). Belarusian official in Geneva points to hurdles on path to new world order. eng.belta.by The Belarusian representative spoke during the general debate on the topic highlighting observation of humanitarian norms and support of humanitarian activities in crisis situations.
(2025-10-22). Everett, Massachusetts: Lawyers group calls for state probe into police role in ICE detention of 13-year-old. wsws.org Lawyers for Civil Rights is calling for a state investigation after police detained 13-year-old Arthur Berto, who was then abducted by ICE and transferred 500 miles away to a detention center in Virginia.
(2025-10-22). Minecraft Creates a Green Peer Pressure Version of Popular Children's Game. wattsupwiththat.com "… After each round, you are sent back to a roundtable of NPCs (non-playing characters) who scrutinise your decisions before revealing a sustainability score …"
(2025-10-22). Patrick Lawrence: Desperation Row. scheerpost.com Zelensky at the White House on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (White House video screenshot.) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / What a big game Volodymyr Zelensky talked before his latest little while in the…
(2025-10-22). OpenAI unveils AI search browser Atlas in challenge to Google. ecns.cn ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser built around its popular chatbot, in a direct challenge to Google Chrome's dominance.
(2025-10-22). Sri Lankan president promises meagre wage rises for estate workers amid growing unrest. wsws.org Tamil-speaking plantation workers can only win decent wages, livable housing and access to proper education and health, along with other social rights by fighting the Dissanayake government's IMF-dictated social attacks.
(2025-10-22). SA welcomes Zim decision to lift ban on importation of maize and grains. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes Zim decision to lift ban on importation of maize and grains | The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the decision by Zimbabwean authorities to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains, as gazetted under the new Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025. | The Minister hailed the move as a return to sound economic principles that are essential for the prosperity and stability of the Southern African region. | "Exports stabilise local prices and the Zimbabwean market plays an important role for both white and yellow maize. | "This is an extremely welcome development th…
(2025-10-22). Putin not to attend Group of Twenty (G20) Summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in South Africa on Nov. 21, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
(2025-10-22). Jiangsu's first regionally decentralized grid-side energy storage project successfully connected to grid. ecns.cn On September 30, the 49.8MW/99.6MWh grid-side energy storage power station of Suqian Zhonghe East Line New Energy in Jiangsu was officially connected to the grid. This marks the official operation of Jiangsu's first grid-side independent energy storage project constructed in a regionally decentralized manner, providing a new model for the development of grid-side energy storage.
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five-year plan. ecns.cn The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will hear a work report from the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and review the proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030) for national economic and social development.
(2025-10-22). No kings! No fascists! The resistance strikes back. cpusa.org 
Keynote given by party co-chair Joe Sims to the CPUSA National Committee October 12, 2025. | As we meet today, the resistance to the Trump regime continues to grow. There is also a new awareness of the danger we face. Listen to what the NAACP said when declining to invite Trump to their national convention last summer: "Donald Trump is attacking our democracy and our civil rights. He believes more in the fascist playbook than in the U.S. Constitution." | Speaking directly to the issue of MAGA's disregard for the Constitution, Jane Fonda, supported by over 1,000 Hollywood actors and other cultural workers, has…
(2025-10-22). Playwright bemoans silencing of pro-Israel views while on national platform voicing pro-Israel views. thecanary.co Belfast-born playwright and TV writer David Ireland has declared that anyone in the arts taking a pro-Israel stance is perceived as a "Nazi". Speaking to the BBC's podcast The State of Us, Ireland said: I think there's a perception in the arts that if you have any sympathy with Israel at all, that you're basically […] | By
(2025-10-22). Saturday 11/8: Showing of the film "No Other Land" and discussion. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 (no zoom)…
(2025-10-22). Victims Without Victimizers. indybay.org How Corporate Democrats Led to the Trump Era…
(2025-10-22). Singles Day off to big buying bang. ecns.cn The turnover of more than 30,000 brands doubled year-on-year, while sales of over 18,000 brands exceeded that of the entire day last year within the first hour of the gala.
(2025-10-22). The Great Narco Pretext: Trump Readies for Regime Change in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Since the start of September, the Trump administration has busied itself with striking boats in international waters stemming from Venezuelan and possibly Colombian waters. Their mortal offence: allegedly carrying narcotics cargo destined for consumers in the United States. A few days following the first strike on September 2, President Donald Trump stated in a War
(2025-10-22). Brazen Censorship Against Student Journalists At Indiana University. popularresistance.org Indiana University Media School administrators shut down printing of the school's student newspaper after firing the newspaper's chief adviser. The brazen act of censorship sparked widespread media coverage and a show of solidarity from student journalists at Purdue University, which is the school's rival. | A little more than a year ago, the Media School cut print production of the school's weekly student newspaper to seven "special editions" per semester. The decision was undertaken without consulting the publication and went into effect for the spring 2025 semester.
(2025-10-22). Why is Lebron James not playing in the NBA and what is sciatica? aljazeera.com NBA's leading all-time scorer is missing the start of the new season due to sciatica. When will the Lakers star return?>
(2025-10-22). White Elephant? Hardly Snowy 2.0 Will Last 150 Years And Work With Batteries To Push Out Gas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it's usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial A$6 billion estimate and will now cost more than …
(2025-10-22). 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. (…
(2025-10-22). Sarkozy begins five-year prison term in Paris over Libyan campaign funding scandal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence in Paris on Tuesday, marking a dramatic fall from grace for one of France's most influential political figures. The 70-year-old former leader was convicted of criminal conspiracy over illicit Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign, a case that has rocked France's political establishment for more than a decade.Sarkozy arrived at La Santé Prison in southern Paris early Tuesday, accompanied by his lawyers after bidding farewell to his wife, Carla Bruni, and a group of supporters gathered outside his home chanting,…
(2025-10-22). UN Experts: US Violates Venezuela's Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com "The United States' covert actions and threats to use armed force against the Venezuelan government violate Venezuela's sovereignty and the United Nations Charter," independent UN experts stated Tuesday, Oct. 21. | In a joint statement, George Katrougalos, expert on the promotion of a democratic international order, and UN special rapporteurs Ben Saul (on counterterrorism) and Morris Tidball-Binz (on extrajudicial executions) declared: "The long history of external interventions in Latin America must not be repeated." | In August, the US began a military deployment in the southern Caribbean, ostensibly to combat…
(2025-10-22). 'Illegal in own homes': Afghan refugees caught in Pakistan-Taliban tensions. aljazeera.com Islamabad closes refugee villages, speeding up its expulsion of Afghans, who in many cases were born in Pakistan.
(2025-10-22). Pashinyan's war on the Armenian Church signals a deepening national crisis. strategic-culture.su Pashinyan's government crisis worsens every day, Lucas Leiroz writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The authoritarian spiral of…
(2025-10-22). Musk's Trillion-Dollar Pay Package Isn't the Only Bad Thing on the Tesla Shareholder Ballot. inequality.org Elon Musk's deployment of DOGE to gut federal agencies was so obviously self-serving it stunned much of the nation and even inspired the catchy "Hostile Government Takeover" song. Tesla's annual shareholder meeting on November 6 will be another flashpoint in the world's richest billionaire's attempt to consolidate power over the economy and the rest of …
(2025-10-22). Women's futsal team aim to make history at 2025 World Cup: Tavassoli. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Farzaneh Tavassoli, goalkeeper of Iran's women's futsal team, says they intend to make history at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.
(2025-10-22). Three Druze civilians killed after van shot at in Syria's Idlib. newarab.com 
Three Druze civilians were killed, and others were injured on Tuesday evening when a passenger van was targeted in an armed attack in northwest Syria. | The van that was transporting civilians was shot at by gunmen riding a motorbike on the road near the town of Kafr Takharim, close to the Jabal al-Summaq region in the Nasif Abu Fahd, a relative of the victims, told The New Arab's sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that "unidentified gunmen opened direct fire on a passenger van transporting civ…
(2025-10-22). Pakistan navy seizes drugs worth nearly $1 bn in Arabian Sea. newarab.com 
A The Combined Maritime Force (CMF), a naval partnership that includes the
(2025-10-22). Child rights champion promotes German-Israeli arms trade. electronicintifada.net Green politician Philip Krà§mer has warned about making anti-Zionism "socially acceptable."
(2025-10-22). Australia: Halt the demolition of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers! wsws.org Labor's plan to bulldoze public housing is not a matter of mistaken decisions, as the Greens and pseudo-left claim. It is an expression of the all-out assault on the social position of the entire working class amid a deepening global crisis of capitalism.
(2025-10-22). Iran, FAO launch regional project to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Iranian government, has launched a new regional technical cooperation project aimed at boosting national and regional capacities for climate-resilient agriculture.
(2025-10-22). How the Free Speech Union Turned the Tide on Non-Crime Hate Incidents. dailysceptic.org As the Metropolitan Police announce the demise of non-crime hate incidents, the Telegraph has run a feature on the Free Speech Union, crediting its years of campaigning against NCHIs and support for cancel culture victims.
(2025-10-22). Trump's Bogus Drug War Targets Colombia. globalresearch.ca On October 19, President Donald Trump added Colombia to the target list of Latin American countries he insists are behind drug production. | "President Gustavo Petro, of Columbia, is an illegal drug leader strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in …
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Chelsea's Youth Dismantles Ajax in Thrilling Champions League Clash. devdiscourse.com Chelsea's youthful squad delivered an electrifying 5-1 victory against Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League, a match brimming with excitement, penalties, and emerging stars. Heavy rain at Stamford Bridge set the scene for a game that saw three teenage goalscorers, a red card, and three penalties.
(2025-10-22). 'One In, One Out' Migrant Returns on Small Boat. dailysceptic.org A migrant deported to France under Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat, leading Kemi Badenoch to ask, "Does that mean we now have to take two people from France to return him?"
(2025-10-22). How Damaging To The Royal Family Is The Scandal Surrounding Prince Andrew? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The latest allegations against Prince Andrew, in Virginia Giuffre's book Nobody's Girl, and reports that he and his wife, the Duchess of York, maintained contact with …
(2025-10-22). 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'.
(2025-10-22). The U.S. State Department's "Road to Armageddon" ? Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca Colin Powell lied to the U.N., George Bush lied to anyone who would listen; Tony Blair concocted dossiers so dodgy they were laughable". "Would the US Administration Really Endanger the Entire Planet?"
(2025-10-22). Japan's Economy Needs Foreign Workers, Not The Nationalist Approach Pushed By Its New Leader. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister. However, this was hardly a win for feminist or progressive politics.Takaichi is a …
(2025-10-22). 'Tariffs Equal National Security': Trump Repeats Claims Of Settling India-Pak War 'Solely On Trade'. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) US President Donald Trump has yet again made his claims of settling eight wars, reiterating his long-held belief that tariffs and trade had resolved five of them, including …
(2025-10-22). North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears. aljazeera.com Experts warn N Korea could launch provocative missile tests before or during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.
(2025-10-22). Concern over Matlosana Fresh Produce Market operations. sanews.gov.za Concern over Matlosana Fresh Produce Market operations | Agriculture Minister John Steenhusien has expressed concern over fluctuating and inconsistent payments by the Matlosana Local Municipality to the local fresh produce market. ⚪ In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister said that the inconsistent payments by the municipality have destabilised operations at the Matlosana Fresh Produce Market where at one point, arrears owed to market agents had climbed to R7 million in August 2025. ⚪ "The Minister… expressed his grave concern over the growing crisis at the Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, which is the result…
(2025-10-22). 87% of trade with Russia exempted from Tariffs: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Russia said 87% of trade with Russia has been exempted from tariffs.
(2025-10-22). FOI bombshell exposes Bendigo Showgrounds deception. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-22). There's Another Legal Round Coming in the Case of Trump vs. Portland. counterpunch.org 
If you've been following the federal courts' scattershot decisions on Trump's domestic troop movements, you may feel a bit spun around. One week democracy has a good day in some district, then a week later, another jurisdiction starts the military dictatorship juggernaut rolling toward us again. To an outside observer, the whole spectacle might appear
(2025-10-22). Young Russian street singer charged for singing songs by prohibited musicians. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-22). DWP AI technology unfairly targets vulnerable groups. thecanary.co Human rights campaigners are warning that the Government's methods for tackling benefits "fraud and error" could have "devastating consequences". The new report into Universal Credit fraud from the National Audit Office (NAO) states that overpayments remain "too high". It also states that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) expects to save over £13.6bn by […] | By
(2025-10-22). Options for "Non-Hamas" Resistance to Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Both the Israeli and the American governments insist that the "Trump peace plan" requires the complete disarmament of Hamas, which, with an estimated 20,000 surviving Hamas-affiliated resistance fighters possessing guns would be challenging both conceptually and in terms of any potential implementation. However, it may be worth noting that, while the plan refers to Hamas,
(2025-10-22). Spycops crimes against the left "are just the tip of the iceberg" . We must learn the lessons. thecanary.co The long-running Undercover Policing (Spycops) Inquiry is in the news again. And everyone on the left has a very good reason to follow its revelations. Because they give us important insights into how the rich and powerful keep their privilege at our expense. Tom Fowler goes to every hearing of the inquiry into the political […] | By
(2025-10-22). Stolen Louvre Jewellery Was Worth $102 Million! Can They Be Sold? Paris Prosecutor Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris in a daring daylight robbery has been valued at 88 million euros or $102 million, a French public prosecutor said on Tuesday."The …
(2025-10-22). Appeals Court Lifts Block On Trump Deploying National Guard In Portland. newsone.com 
Source: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty | Despite morale being low for the guardsmen already deployed in cities like Chicago and Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump is intent on deploying National Guard troops into more American cities. It seems like he may be getting his wish after an appeals court ruled he can deploy the National Guard to Portland. |
(2025-10-22). Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home. icrc.org Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv…
(2025-10-22). CR450: World's fastest bullet train hits track for trials in China. ecns.cn The CR450, touted as the world's fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), is currently undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai—Chongqing—Chengdu high-speed rail line.
(2025-10-22). "Nobody's Girl" : Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew. democracynow.org 
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir has just been released, detailing how she was groomed by Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, whom she met at Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort. In Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, she writes that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew three times, beginning when she was 17, and was beaten and raped by a "well-known prime minister." Virginia Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year in Australia at age 41. | Democracy Now! speaks with Amy Wallace, Giuffre's ghostwriter, w…
(2025-10-22). BRICS Bloc Expands Influence Amid Global Shifts. infobrics.org With the Federal Reserve cutting rates and BRICS nations deepening cooperation on climate and economic policy, emerging economies are seizing a greater role on the world stage…
(2025-10-22). Protesters Attack Irish Police Outside Migrant Hotel. dailysceptic.org Irish police were attacked with bricks, glass bottles and fireworks during a violent protest outside a migrant hotel in Dublin following reports that a 10 year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by an asylum seeker.
(2025-10-22). Blame the Rich, Not the Boomers for Economic Inequality. counterpunch.org 
A recurring theme in policy circles over the last three decades has been that young people should blame their economic problems on older people. The idea is that rather than being concerned about the massive upward redistribution of income, which has made people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg ridiculously rich, young people should blame their parents and grandparents.
(2025-10-22). KINTO: Flexible car and van hire across Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-22). AI models misrepresent news events nearly half the time, study says. aljazeera.com According to the research, 45 percent of responses to questions about the news had at least one 'significant' issue.
(2025-10-22). The Good and Bad of Amazon's 'Dark Patterns' Settlement. counterpunch.org When the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced it had settled its "dark patterns" lawsuit against Amazon last month, leaders at the antitrust and consumer protection watchdog celebrated. "Today, we are putting billions of dollars back into Americans' pockets, and making sure Amazon never does this again," FTC chair Andrew Ferguson said. Ferguson, whom Trump appointed
(2025-10-22). China: Arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai. fidh.org On the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of Swedish publisher and writer Gui Minhai, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
15 October 2025. We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists, human rights, international organisations, strongly condemn the Chinese (…) | – |
(2025-10-22). Xi's philosophy of governance widely hailed. ecns.cn President Xi isn't seeking to replace the existing system, but to make it fairer and more equitable — one grounded in the principles of the United Nations Charter," he said.
(2025-10-22). Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM. ecns.cn Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament.
(2025-10-22). Diplomatic Talks: Trump and Xi's Anticipated Trade Agreement. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump announced his hopes for a trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their scheduled meeting in South Korea. The U.S. president plans to tackle issues like China's continued purchases of Russian oil.
(2025-10-22). US Bombs Somalia for 83rd Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces carried out an airstrike in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region on October 20, marking at least the 83rd time the US has bombed Somalia this year. AFRICOM offered no details about the strike besides saying that it targeted the ISIS affiliate in the …
(2025-10-22). Law reinforces supervision of administrative acts. ecns.cn Surveillance data showed that between June 21, 2017, and May 10,2019, a total of 5,814 vehicles were caught by traffic police on the same road and fined for the same reason as Qin.
(2025-10-22). Religious Divisions and Tensions: Interfaith Dialogue and Reconciliation: Sheikh Imran Nazar Hosein. globalresearch.ca In an era marked by religious divisions and tensions that are used to fuel geopolitical conflicts, few scholars have dared to envisage a harmonious relationship (much less an alliance) between various religions. And yet, those who do are the true …
(2025-10-22). Peace Alliance: Russian Duma Approves Russia-Venezuela Strategic Partnership Treaty. orinocotribune.com The Russian State Duma approved the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Treaty with Venezuela on Tuesday, a document that expands bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, energy and security spheres and, according to the speaker of the lower house, Viacheslav Volodin, represents "a concrete step toward peace, development and Latin American sovereignty." | The agreement, signed May 7 in Moscow by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro and ratified by the Venezuelan National Assembly on Sept. 30, was promulgated by the Bolivarian president Oct. 7, completing a synchronized process between both nati…
(2025-10-22). 2034 Football WC, Ramadan Dates Clash; FIFA Mulls New Schedule. ummid.com The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is considering rescheduling of the 2034 Football World Cup as it overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim Holy Month of Fasting.
(2025-10-22). National Nurses Week to be marked. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — National Nurses Week will be observed throughout the country with the theme of 'Iran, the heart of the nurse', from October 24 to 30.
(2025-10-22). Kish Expo to host foreign investors in December. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The second edition of Kish Expo, an international investment conference and exhibition, will be held from December 9 to 14 on Kish Island, bringing together foreign investors, diplomats, and business leaders.
(2025-10-22). From Barracks to Refineries: Russia's Unconventional Use of Reservists. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's military leaders announced plans to use reservists to protect civilian infrastructure, like oil refineries, due to increased Ukrainian drone attacks. President Vladimir Putin has ordered the regular army to expand to 1.5 million, making it the second largest army globally after China's. Currently, around 700,000 men are reported to be fighting in Ukraine, and …
(2025-10-22). Egg Yolk Compound Shows Promise in Osteoporosis Management. globalresearch.ca Egg yolk proteins influence bone health by reducing bone breakdown and encouraging new bone growth, offering natural support against osteoporosis | Research shows that certain egg yolk compounds shut down harmful "switches" in bone-destroying cells, helping prevent fractures and bone fragility…
(2025-10-22). Kazakhstan-China Trade Exceeds $30Bn in 8M 2025. infobrics.org In January-August 2025, trade between Kazakhstan and China increased by 5.7% year-on-year reaching $30.68 billion, according to data published on the official website of the General Administration of Customs (GAC) of the People's Republic of China…
(2025-10-22). Facing US Threats, President Maduro Vows Unity with Colombia; President Petro Renews Call for Constituent Assembly. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "At heart, we are Colombia, the profound Great Colombia founded on the Orinoco River by the Liberator Commander Simón Bolívar," Maduro said during an activity with communal leaders. "And Colombia knows that we are one, Siamese twins. Whatever happens with Colombia,…
(2025-10-22). 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.
(2025-10-22). Ukraine Says It Struck a Chemical Plant Inside Russia With British-Provided Storm Shadow Missiles. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's military said on Tuesday that it used British-provided Storm Shadow missiles to strike a chemical plant inside Russia's Bryansk Oblast, signaling the US is again supporting Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian territory. "A massive combined missile-and-air strike was carried out, including with air-launched Storm Shadow missiles that penetrated Russia's air defence system," the General …
(2025-10-22). Monday 10/20: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-22). EconoScope | China's Q3 economic report signals resilience and vitality. ecns.cn China's economy expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-10-22). Shots fired outside Serbian parliament, one man detained. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Shots were fired outside Serbia's parliament building in Belgrade on Wednesday and one person was injured, local media reported.
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.