middleeasteye.net (2025-10-20). Scores of Palestinians dead, regular arrests: Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza so far Since the truce came into effect on 11 October, Israeli forces have committed over 80 violations of the agreement
(2025-10-20). The Israeli Occupation Forces Attacked Our Ship Conscience. popularresistance.org The voyage went relatively well up until the interception. We sailed with the 1000 Madleens to Gaza flotilla so we spent some time catching up to them, waiting for them and then sailing with them. I met a couple of their people while we were in prison and at the hotel after we were released. They were good folks – and highly skilled sailors as well. | The weather on the passage was mixed. We had a decent blow a couple of days in and seas were running a meter to a meter and a half. The medical staff used almost all of our seasickness medication during the week we were at sea but we never ran out. Fortunately, thin…
(2025-10-20). Trump Threatens To 'Kill' Hamas Over Execution Of Israeli-Backed Gangs. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump threatened late Thursday, October 16, that he would endorse a military action against Hamas if it continues to target local gangs hired by Israel in the besieged Gaza strip. | "If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. | Trump's stern warning was proclaimed, days after he was asked by reporters onboard Air Force One about the executions of who they considered Hamas' rivals, suggesting they are a sign that Hamas is reestablishin…
(2025-10-20). The Burden of Imprecision: on the limitation of statistics. mondoweiss.net 
The death toll in Gaza remains unknown, and statistics have become a contested tool to understand the scale of the genocide. But even if we had an accurate number of deaths, we still wouldn't understand the depth of its meaning.
(2025-10-20). Whitewashing Gas Exploration in Post-Genocide Gaza. globalresearch.ca In December 2022, Israeli Ministry of Energy launched the Fourth Offshore Bid Round offering new exploration licenses. | A year later, it awarded licenses to several Israeli and international companies: Eni (Italy), Dana Petroleum (UK, a subsidiary of a South Korean …
(2025-10-20). On No Kings Day Support National Day of Action at AFL-CIO in DC and San Francisco. indybay.org On No Kings Day, trade unionists and workers are calling for action by the AFL-CIO against the US supporting genocide in Gaza and the imminent attacks on Venezuela…
(2025-10-20). The New Model of Autocratic Cooperation: The US, Russia and the Middle East. juancole.com Berkeley, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Today, and particularly in the Middle East, concepts like national interest, class, and geopolitics are fading compared to analysis of political intent, frequently accompanied by accusations of heinous motives (terrorism, genocide). It may be useful to supplement these views with a more cold-eyed analysis of intent, focused …
(2025-10-20). The Quiet Occupation: Secrets, Proxies, and Bribes in Yemen's War Machine. orinocotribune.com 
By Aldanmarki — Oct 15, 2025 | News from Yemen rarely reaches the headlines these days. For the past two years, global attention has been consumed by Israel's horrific and psychopathic bloodletting in Gaza, with the world equally surprised by Yemen offering its unconditional and stubborn military support for the oppressed Palestinian people. | Before October 2023, however, the crisis in Yemen was widely labeled the world's worst humanitarian disaster. Millions were living on the knife's edge of starvation, trapped by a suffocating blockade so brutal and fundamentally illegal that it seemed almost impossible…
(2025-10-20). Major Israeli Violations of Gaza Ceasefire, With Extensive Bombardment, killing 51 Palestinians. juancole.com By Brett Wilkins | — ( Commondreams.org ) — Gaza officials said that at least 51 Palestinians, including numerous children, were killed across the strip on Sunday. Attacks include but are not limited to a double-tap drone and missile strike on a café west of Deir al-Balah that killed five people, all of them reportedly …
thenationalnews.com (2025-10-20). At least 80 killed in Gaza since truce
At least 80 Palestinians have been killed and 303 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza since a ceasefire came into effect on October 10, the enclave's Health Ministry said. | | The ministry added the bodies of 426 people have been recovered from under the rubble during the same period. | | This brings the death toll since the war began on October 7, 2023 to 68,216, while 170,361 have been injured.
thenationalnews.com (2025-10-20). At least 80 killed in Gaza since truce At least 80 Palestinians have been killed and 303 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza since a ceasefire came into effect on October 10, the enclave's Health Ministry said. ⚪ The ministry added the bodies of 426 people have been recovered from under the rubble during the same period. ⚪ This brings the death toll since the war began on October 7, 2023 to 68,216, while 170,361 have been injured.
(2025-10-20). Israel Already Violates Ceasefire, Launches Wave of Heavy Airstrikes Across Gaza, Killing at Least 45. scheerpost.com Ruins of Beit Lahia, in the Gaza Strip, destroyed by Israeli bombardments, February 23, 2025. | Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / The Israeli military la…
(2025-10-20). Gaza Health Ministry Says at Least 80 Palestinians Killed by the IDF Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli forces have killed at least 80 Palestinians and wounded 303 since October 11, the day after the ceasefire went into effect. The Health Ministry said that a total of 45 bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks were brought to hospitals over the previous 24-hour period. The …
(2025-10-20). As post-truce Gaza death toll nears 100, reports say Rafah blast was Israeli-triggered. tehrantimes.com Since the October truce took effect, Gaza's health and government media offices say at least 97 Palestinians have been killed and some 230 wounded, while Israeli forces are accused of roughly 80 violations of the agreement.
(2025-10-20). Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after wave of strikes kill 26 in Gaza. scmp.com The Israeli military said on Sunday a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers and prompted a wave of air strikes that Palestinians said killed 26 people, in the most serious test yet of this month's US-brokered truce. | US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire he brokered was still in place. US officials, Trump said, believe Hamas leadership may not be involved in the violations, which will be "handled toughly, but properly".
(2025-10-20). Israel Launches Wave Of Heavy Airstrikes Across Gaza, Killing At Least 45. progressivehub.net DAVE DECAMP | ANTIWAR.COM…
(2025-10-20). Israel says ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli military said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers and prompted a wave of airstrikes that Palestinians said killed 26 people, in the most serious test yet of this month's truce. | US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire he brokered was still in place. Hamas leadership, he said, may not be involved in the violations. "We think maybe the leadership isn't involved in that," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. | "Either way … it's going to be handled toughly but properly." | Trump said he did not know whether the Israeli strikes were justi…
(2025-10-20). Palestine. No Child Left to Learn. The Strategy to Destroy Education, The Assault on "The Right to Learn, Remember and Rebuild" globalresearch.ca Author's Note: This essay examines the destruction of Palestinian education as a deliberate strategy‚Ää—‚Äänot the byproduct of war, but a sustained assault on the right to learn, remember, and rebuild. In Gaza, this takes the form of …
(2025-10-20). Trump: "Thank you Bibi, Good Job" globalresearch.ca Official data confirms that the United States has provided Israel with at least $21.7 billion in military aid since the start of the war in Gaza on 7 October 2023.
(2025-10-20). From "Swords of Iron" to "Renaissance" : Netanyahu rebrands Gaza war amid escalation in Rafah. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel officially changed the name of its war in the Gaza Strip from "Operation Swords of Iron" to "Operation Renaissance." This has led to rumors about the government's intentions and the future of its military operations. | Channel 12 News in Israel says that the move shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's desire to expand Israel's military goals beyond Gaza. This could be a sign that Israel is getting ready for bigger conflicts in the region. | Avichai Boron, a Likud Knesset member, said that the name change marks the start of a new phase in Israel's military strategy: | "The name Swords of Iron…
(2025-10-20). Thursday 10/23: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-20). Aaron Mate Mnar Adley: The Truth About Trump's Gaza Plan Empire's Cover Up. scheerpost.com By Mnar Adley / | Independent journalist Aaron Mate joins MintPress director Mnar Adley to dissect the so-called Gaza "ceasefire" deal—and expose it for what it really is: impunity disguised as diplomacy. |
(2025-10-20). Valentina Gomez says Hamas days are over, eats popcorn while Gaza gets bombed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Controversial MAGA politician Valentina Gomez shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) during her visit to Israel, claiming that Palestinian resistance group Hamas has violated the ceasefire deal and will pay for it.Known for her Islamophobic and pro-Israel views, Gomez said during the video, "And of course I'm in Israel, and of course Hamas violated the peace deal. Now they are getting bombed… I got my popcorn ready, let the fireworks begin." In response to her video, a fellow X user wrote, "The idiot has no one giving her attention in the US, so she went to the center of hatred and filth at their exp…
(2025-10-20). Israel Massacres 11 Members of Palestinian Family in Deadliest Gaza Ceasefire Violation. scheerpost.com Source: 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 Brett Wilkins / Israeli forces…
(2025-10-20). Trump Threatens Hamas With 'Eradication' If it Doesn't 'Behave'. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that Hamas must "behave" in Gaza or the Palestinian group would be "eradicated," echoing similar threats he has made since the ceasefire deal was signed. "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good, they're going to behave, they're going to be nice, and if not, …
(2025-10-20). Witkoff: Gaza's reconstruction will cost around $50 billion. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, revealed that there's a new "master plan" being organized by mediators and the U.S. for Gaza's postwar reconstruction.Witkoff said in an interview on CBS' 60 Minutes that the plan for Gaza's reconstruction will involve Arab and international partners.The U.S. Special Envoy mentioned that Gaza's reconstruction is estimated at around $50 billion and will include rebuilding infrastructure following the ceasefire deal mediated by the U.S., Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye.Kushner says Gaza looks like a "nuclear bomb" hit it — while he and envoy Witkoff…
(2025-10-20). A familiar pattern: Tel Aviv targets truce. tehrantimes.com The Zionist regime today, by striking multiple locations across the Gaza Strip, confirmed that its approach remains unchanged: a refusal to abide by commitments and agreements.
(2025-10-20). Hamas turns to executions as it tries to establish a monopoly on force in Gaza. |
(2025-10-20). U.S. Scrambles to Save Gaza Peace Deal amid New Clashes. axios.com
(2025-10-20). "No Kings" Demonstrations: US Deep State Attempt Color Revolution against Trump, Before He Meets with Putin. "Will this Turn into a Civil War" globalresearch.ca The "No Kings" protest shows that what has been happening for decades in other countries, specifically Washington-backed color revolutions financed through unaccountable money…
(2025-10-20). In the Wake of NoKings 2.0, Trump/MAGA's Four Fascist Roots are Failing. counterpunch.org 
The massively successful NoKings2.0 has again underlined Donald Trump's four failing MAGA fascist roots: male dominance; global white dominance; US financial dominance; and the end of fossil/nuclear fuels. They're all linked to the impending collapse of the petro-dollar, the century-old pillar of American prosperity, about to disappear. Autocratic hucksters like Adolph Hitler and Donald Trump
(2025-10-20). Teachers Scrambled After ICE Released Tear Gas Outside A Chicago Elementary School. progressivehub.net JESSICA WASHINGTON | THE INTERCEPT…
(2025-10-20). Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff. geo.tv 
(2025-10-20). Beyond the Farm Laws: Corporate Cloud Poised to Reign Over India's Fields. globalresearch.ca Nearly four years after India's historic year-long farmers' protests forced the repeal of three pro-corporate farm laws, it is clear that the government's underlying agenda remains intact. The repeal was little more than a tactical retreat. | Today, the same agenda …
(2025-10-20). The Trump Boom: a Legend in His Own Mind. counterpunch.org 
When I was growing up in Chicago, a local AM radio station had a disc jockey named Larry Lujack. The introduction to his show called him "a legend in his own mind." This keeps coming to mind with Trump's boasting about things, big and small. The difference is that Lujack was being sarcastic. If we
(2025-10-20). Haripur's hidden gem reborn, Hazara waterfalls project reaches completion. tribune.com.pk 
Work has been completed at the Hazara Waterfalls in Jab Valley, Haripur, under a UK-funded eco-tourism initiative that set out to turn the area into one of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's most distinctive natural attractions. | The project, supported by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through WWF-Pakistan's Water Resource Accountability Project (WRAP), has successfully delivered the first phase of development. | With Rs5 million in funding, the initiative has constructed a secure walking trail, visitor hut, and viewing platforms designed to ensure both accessibility and environmental safety.
(2025-10-20). "And one by one crept silently to Rest:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:21. juancole.com Stanza 21 of the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám continues with the theme of the shortness of life and the finality of death, but introduces new emotions, of grief for lost loved ones and nostalgia for the past. These poignant lines have sometimes made me cry. We get …
(2025-10-20). Canva goes down: thousands hit by widespread outage. tribune.com.pk 
Popular design platform Canva is currently experiencing a widespread outage, with many users unable to access the site or its design features. | According to Canva's official status page, the team is aware of the issue and is actively investigating it to restore full functionality as soon as possible. | Users encountering a 503 Server Error are being advised to wait and try again later. The outage began around October 20, 2025, at 18: 14 AEDT, and has affected login, editing, and viewing for some users globally. | A screenshot from Canva's official website | A screenshot from Canva's official website…
(2025-10-20). Trump Ends Aid to Colombia After President Petro Accuses US of Murder Over Boat Strikes. news.antiwar.com President Trump has issued a statement attacking Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the Latin American leader accused the US of "murder" for bombing a boat in Colombian waters. On Saturday, Petro said that a US strike on a boat in September killed a Colombian fisherman. "US government officials have committed a murder and violated our …
(2025-10-20). End Russian oil imports or 'massive' tariffs will remain, Trump warns India. scmp.com US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India would stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so. | "I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
(2025-10-20). Voluntary return of illegal Afghans up by 30% in October. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The voluntary return of undocumented Afghan refugees to their homeland via the Dogharon border terminal in the city of Taibad, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, has increased by 30 percent since the beginning of autumn compared with summer.
(2025-10-20). Who Are the People Behind the Attempted Coup in Azerbaijan? uwidata.com By: Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan Ramiz Mehdiyev, who served as the Head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan from 1995 to 2019, has been arrested on charges of treason. The court has officially launched a criminal case against him, deciding to place Mehdiyev under four months of house arrest pending investigation for particularly …
(2025-10-20). Fragile Rapprochement: Prospects and Risks of the Indo-Chinese Partnership. infobrics.org The Indian leadership is compelled to respond to public opinion, which is predominantly shaped by the middle class. This segment of society is characterised by a growing insistence on affirming India's special status on the world stage. In this context, a single border skirmish could instantly undo all the positive declarations made at high-level summits…
(2025-10-20). G20 adopts SA's environmental issues. sanews.gov.za G20 adopts SA's environmental issues | For the first time in the history of the Group of Twenty (G20), South Africa has successfully placed issues of air quality and crimes that affect the environment on the forum's agenda. | Both issues were adopted by G20 through the Ministerial Declaration on Crimes that Affect the Environment and the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Air Quality, signalling global recognition of their urgency and cross-cutting impact on people, ecosystems and economies. | "They speak to the daily realities of our citizens: the air they breathe, the safety of their natural heritage, and the…
(2025-10-20). SBP, IFC sign deal to boost private sector growth in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to expand local currency financing and support private sector growth in Pakistan. | The agreement, signed under the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) framework, will enable the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to manage currency risks more effectively and increase its investments in Pakistani rupees, according to a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) press release (SBP). | 2/2 #SBP has partnered with the International Finance Corporation to expand local…
(2025-10-20). Venezuela under Siege. globalresearch.ca Background: | Tensions between Caracas and Washington show no sign of abating. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denounced his US counterpart Donald Trump for authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela. | Maduro said the CIA has been active in Venezuela for the past …
(2025-10-20). "Hands Off Chicago" Mayor Brandon Johnson on "No Kings Day" Calls for Nat General Strike. indybay.org On No Kings Day in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for a national general strike against the fascist attacks on immigrants workers and the destruction of workers, public education, healthcare and public services.
(2025-10-20). Iran to face Thailand at 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship SFs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Uzbekistan 11-1 at the 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship on Monday and advanced to the semifinals.
(2025-10-20). Productividad, salarios, precios y empresas: øMayores o menores estructuras? cubadebate.cu En esta emisión, Cuadrando la Caja continuó el análisis del programa anterior y abordó la relación entre productividad, salarios y precios desde la perspectiva de dos representantes de empresas: una pyme y un grupo empresarial. øDa resultado pasar de estructuras más amplias y rígidas a una micro, pequeña o mediana empresa? øSe permite a la mipyme lo que no se permite a la otra empresa? øHay una estructura mejor? Esas y otras preguntas fueron abordadas, junto con temas como capital humano, salario emocional y facultades de las empresas.
(2025-10-20). Iran marking national bone health week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The health ministry is observing the national bone health week from October 18 to 24 nationwide to raise public awareness on ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat osteoporosis, and related musculoskeletal diseases…
(2025-10-20). 200,000 people tour West Azarbaijan museums in six months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Safari said that 225,402 tourists visited the province's museums during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).
(2025-10-20). Does the Vladimir Solovyov talk show speak for President Putin? gilbertdoctorow.com 20 October 2025 The question of the value of using Russian state television as a means of divining which way the Kremlin is headed on key foreign policy issues has been highly contentious in the Alternative Media community. Some peers mock the idea, saying that the talking heads are irrelevant and that their own personal …
(2025-10-20). Forty-two years after the assassination of Grenada's Maurice Bishop, can the Caribbean remain a 'zone of peace'? globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-20). D-Day for tax returns. sanews.gov.za D-Day for tax returns | Non-provisional taxpayers have until the end of today to submit their annual income-tax returns. ⚪ Monday, 20 October 2025 is the deadline for taxpayers to submit their returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). ⚪ Last week SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, reminded non-provisional taxpayers to submit their annual income-tax returns. ⚪ On Wednesday, the revenue service said that 7 900 531 non-provisional taxpayers had already filed their tax returns, with more than 854 408 still outstanding at the time. ⚪ The Commissioner said that the revenue service has made every ef…
(2025-10-20). Tehran, Moscow conduct 80% of trade in rubles, rials amid deeper economic ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over 80 percent of trade between Iran and Russia is now conducted in their national currencies, the rial and ruble, marking a major step toward financial independence and reduced reliance on third-party currencies, the head of the Russia—Iran Business Council said.
(2025-10-20). Sunday 10/26: Webinar: Labor Uniting for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/laboruniting…
(2025-10-20). Da America First a Israel First: non ci sarà alcuna pace! strategic-culture.su La vita dei palestinesi a quanto pare vale molto perché diventa mercimonio di dominatori stranieri. | Segue nostro Basta prendersi in giro | Se nel 2025 ancora c'è qualcuno che si fida degli Stati Uniti d'America e che spera che da lਠvenga qualcosa di buono, allora significa che c'è ancora molto lavoro da fare. | Basta prendersi in giro: cosa è mai venuto di buono da un Paese fondato da criminali reietti dalla madrepatria, che con…
(2025-10-20). Dangerous Tomahawk Affair: Zelenskyy Side Tracks Trump? Meets with Raytheon Executives. globalresearch.ca Zelenskyy just met with Raytheon executives and is thanking them on his X account.
(2025-10-20). India's diwali smog pushes Pakistan's Air Quality to hazardous levels. tribune.com.pk 
Air pollution levels across eastern Pakistan have surged due to the Diwali festival in neighboring India, with smog drifting into Punjab's major cities. | According to the Punjab Air Quality Monitoring Network, Lahore recorded an AQI of 318, while Dera Ghazi Khan had the highest pollution level at 450. Other major cities included Sheikhupura at 311, Faisalabad at 281, and Gujranwala at 268. | Within Lahore, AQI readings varied across the city, reaching 430 in Kahna, 379 in Shahdara, 344 on Burki Road, 336 on Multan Road, and 327 in DHA Phase 6. | Global monitoring platform IQAir reported Lahore as the world's…
(2025-10-20). No Kings Protest in Fresno. indybay.org Organizers estimate 7,000 people turned out for No Kings Day in Fresno October 18.
(2025-10-20). Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren and cut another chunk out of Oscar Piastri's lead in this year's world championship on Sunday when he cruised to a commanding triumph at the United States Grand Prix. | In sizzling conditions, Red Bull's four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to come home 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris, of McLaren, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing third, 4.041 adrift. | Australian championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren finished fifth. | It was Verstappen's fourth win in Texas and seventh on American soil, his fifth thi…
(2025-10-20). U.S. Waging Another WAR in Venezuela? 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 Glenn Greenwald / |
(2025-10-20). Is This Your King? Trump Posts Another Dumb AI Video, This Time, In Response To 'No Kings' Protests. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | Another wave of "No Kings" protests erupted across America this weekend, with an estimated seven million people gathering around the country to express their discontent with the authoritarian regime that calls itself the executive branch of our federal government. And, predictably, President Donald Trump is not responding to these demonstrations by practicing a little self-reflection and wondering why his presidency keeps prompting such massive pushback like no other presidency in recent history. Instead, our sitting president is responding by trolling his own citizens like he's runn…
(2025-10-20). Barrack Threatens 'Major' Israeli War If Lebanon Fails to Disarm Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is once again threatening Lebanon with war, this time from Israel, if they fail to meet US demands to fully disarm Hezbollah. He suggested that even hesitation would "inevitably" lead to a major war with Israel, and dire consequences. This isn't the first time Barrack has threatened Lebanon with …
(2025-10-20). JWENT explores AI, nanotech solutions for water, environmental challenges. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 2026 special issue of the International Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology (JWENT) focuses on exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address challenges through the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology.
(2025-10-20). Head of US Southern Command to Step Down Amid Strikes on Boats and Push Toward Venezuela Regime Change. globalresearch.ca The head of US Southern Command, the military commander overseeing US escalations in the Caribbean and the push toward an attempt at regime change in Venezuela, is stepping down, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. | According to
(2025-10-20). Zoe Rosenberg Testifies in Perdue Chicken Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, who rescued four sick and wounded chickens from a Perdue slaughterhouse, takes the stand in her trial…
(2025-10-20). Cachorros de Holguín completan la barrida ante los Toros de Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros vencieron 18-8 y completaron la barrida a los Toros de Camagàºey, con lo que continuaron segundos en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que cerró los séptimos pareos particulares. En el José Antonio Huelga, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas vencieron 5-3 a los locales Gallos de Sancti Spíritus y conservaron el liderazgo del campeonato.
(2025-10-20). Holeylan Valley, historical passage of tool-making humans from 100,000 years ago. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-Archaeological studies show that tool-making humans lived in the Holeylan Valley in Ilam province for about 100,000 years and after going through the initial stages, have achieved irrigated agriculture and livestock domestication.
(2025-10-20). SA calls for climate finance without new debt. sanews.gov.za SA calls for climate finance without new debt | As South Africa readies for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, government has reaffirmed its call for increased climate finance to support developing economies – emphasising that such assistance should not create new debt burdens. ⚪ "Developing-economy nations require scaled-up, predictable, and accessible funding for mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage. These must be in the form of grants and concessional finance, not new debt," Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr…
(2025-10-20). 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…
(2025-10-20). History of World War II: The 80th Anniversary of the Japanese Capture of Singapore, the "Largest Capitulation in British History" globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published by GR in February 2022, is relating to the collapse of Britain's empire in the face of onslaughts unleashed by the Axis forces, focusing here mainly on the critically important island of Singapore. …
(2025-10-20). The Best Signs From The 'No Kings' Day Protests. newsone.com 
Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | On Oct. 18, No Kings, one of the More than 7 million people…
(2025-10-20). Friday 10/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-10-20). Jared Kushner: Trump's Son-in-Law Unites Saudi and Israel. muslimskeptic.com Considering the fragile "ceasefire" that has been mediated by Donald Trump, numerous observers have begun discussing the prospect of additional Muslim-majority states joining the so-called Abraham Accords. This is in addition to the four that had joined in 2020: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan (although Sudan's agreement remains largely informal at this …
(2025-10-20). 'Raftar' documentary exposes the unseen struggles of Karachi's waiters. tribune.com.pk 
In Karachi, where food is a celebrated part of life, the behind-the-scenes reality of the restaurant industry is far darker. The documentary, Exposing Karachi's Restaurant Industry, which was released last week on Raftar's YouTube channel is narrated by Shifa Leghari and sheds light on the exploitation of restaurant waiters, many of whom work long hours without a proper salary. | "Apart from the sea, food is the only thing Karachi's people have an edge over Islamabad and Lahore," said Shifa. Indulging in the best the city has to offer, she recalled, "When I visited a local restaurant, I noticed that there were…
(2025-10-20). Let's divide Brazil into races, but only after the Anglo-Saxons return to Denmark. strategic-culture.su It is plausible that there will be yet another ethnic group to carve up the Brazilian map into enclaves, as is already being done with quilombos and, to a great extent, with indigenous reservations. | Join us on , , and .
(2025-10-20). Amorim wants more after 'biggest' Man Utd win at Liverpool. tribune.com.pk 
Ruben Amorim said a first victory at Anfield since 2016 was just reward for Manchester United's long suffering fans after Harry Maguire's late winner inflicted a fourth consecutive defeat on Liverpool. | The 2-1 win ensured that United earned their first back-to-back victories in the Premier League since Amorim took charge nearly a year ago. | But the Portuguese coach said that how his players respond next weekend when Brighton visit Old Trafford will tell him more about what United can aspire to this season. | "That was the biggest win in my time at Manchester United. It means a lot today but tomorrow it won'
(2025-10-20). Trump calls Colombian president an illegal drug leader as he cuts aid. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump has called his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader," after Petro accused the Trump administration of assassination and demanded answers over the recent US strike in Caribbean waters. | Trump claimed in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday that President Petro is "strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs" across Colombia. | He called Petro a "low-rated and very unpopular" leader, warning that he "better close up" drug operations or the U.S. "will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely." | Trump also threatened that his administrat…
(2025-10-20). A Matter of Life and Death: Trump, RFK Jr. and Lies that Kill. juancole.com By David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz ( Tomdispatch.com ) — The Senate Finance Committee hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was explosive. The Secretary of Health and Human Services was accused of "reckless disregard for science and the truth," and senators from both parties were openly hostile as they questioned him extensively on his vaccine …
(2025-10-20). The Likely Consequences of a US War on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Funny thing about war: it is relatively easy to start. An insult here. A lie there. A "false flag" as a casus belli there, and shots, bombs, missiles ensue…and destruction and deaths follow until there is some sort of "victory". However, when the odds are stacked against a much smaller opponent that is facing an
(2025-10-20). Bureau of Land Management Eradicates History and our Memory of Forests. counterpunch.org 
Remember those lines during the Bush 2 Iraq War days about empire, we're creating our own reality, and something about history, too? This strikes me as the BLM and the USFS credo, after decades of huge infusions of federal fuels and "restoration" funds. They've created a vast public land manipulation empire, a Treatment-Industrial Complex, based
(2025-10-20). The Frog Abides: We The People Are Pissed. commondreams.org 
Just like smarmy tiny MAGA Mike warned, up to eight million Marxists, terrorists, Hamas fighters and other patriots – along with hordes of radical inflatable frogs, chickens, unicorns, bananas – stormed America's streets to march, sing, dance, feel "joyful and connected," not get arrested, and flaunt brutal hilarious signs slamming the evil idiots now unimaginably in power; in response, their idiot leader posted a grotesque AI video of himself in a crown and fighter jet dropping shit on his own citizens. What a day.Despite a suddenly silent GOP after their incendiary drivel about a "hate America" rally – whic…
(2025-10-20). Friday 10/24: Rally at SFLC to Demand Labor Boycott of Israel & Against War on Venezuela. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council | 1188 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2025-10-20). Israeli settlers attack US journalist Jasper Nathaniel in Turmus Ayya (video). albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israeli settlers assaulted American journalist and activist Jasper Nathaniel while he was documenting their attacks on olive pickers in the village of Turmus Ayya, north of Ramallah, on Sunday, the journalist posted on his official X account.Settlers attacked the American journalist and activist after he filmed their attacks on Palestinians on the first day of olive harvest season, preventing them from completing their job, and forcibly forcing them to leave their lands.He wrote that at "8: 37 AM, I got out of the car and walked with my hands up to talk to soldiers. They pointed their guns and questione…
(2025-10-20). Ten Ways You Are Being Burned by Billionaires. counterpunch.org 
As a co-editor of Inequality.org, I get a lot of fan mail (and a few complaints). Greg B. recently wrote in, "None of my problems exist as a result of someone else being a billionaire." My response to Greg: "An economy rigged to funnel so much wealth and power to the billionaire class is bad
(2025-10-20). Lesufi wishes the Class of 2025 well ahead of NSC exams. sanews.gov.za Lesufi wishes the Class of 2025 well ahead of NSC exams | With just hours to go before the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has wished the Class of 2025 well ahead of them putting pen to paper. ⚪ "On behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government, I wish the Class of 2025 all the best in their upcoming final examinations. May your hard work and dedication throughout the year bear fruit as you prepare for these exams, which mark the culmination of your basic education," the Premier said in a statement on Sunday. ⚪ This year, a total of 188,057 candidates ha…
(2025-10-20). US says it hit Colombian rebel vessel; Trump calls Petro 'illegal drug leader'. geo.tv 
(2025-10-20). Mueren dos personas al derrapar avión de carga en pista de Hong Kong y caer al mar. cubadebate.cu Un avión de carga se salió de la pista en Hong Kong y cayó al mar al aterrizar, informaron las autoridades este lunes (hora local de Hong Kong). Cuatro miembros de la tripulación en el avión fueron rescatados y llevados al hospital. Los reportes iniciales de la policía indicaron que murieron dos personas en un vehículo terrestre del aeropuerto.
(2025-10-20). Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Is The Floor. popularresistance.org Since I first opened my eyes to this world as a third-generation refugee, I was taught that the notorious Balfour Declaration had brought upon us this long, unrelenting history of suffering. Issued in 1917, the statement declared the British government's support for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. It blatantly denied our existence in our own homeland, instead granting the Jewish people the right to establish their nation on land that is ours — under cover of the myth of "a land without a people for a people without a land." Our homeland, with its people, was then presented on a gilded plat…
(2025-10-20). Operation Shanel II nets over 17 000 suspects across the country. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanel II nets over 17 000 suspects across the country | Over 17 00 suspects have been arrested across the country, with 79 unlicensed firearms confiscated from 13 to 19 October 2025. | "These crime-fighting initiatives and successes are attributed to intelligence-led takedowns, high-visibility patrols and strategic interventions across multiple provinces," the police said on Monday. | The police's Operation Shanela has also secured the arrest of 2 124 most wanted suspects linked to heinous crimes, including murder, rape, car hijackings and armed robberies. | Key arrests: | 117 suspects were arrested fo…
(2025-10-20). The Biggest Threat to Mamdani's Agenda Isn't Hochul or Trump — It's Wall Street. scheerpost.com By Michael Beyea Reagan / Truthout If polls are to be believed, Zohran Mamdani is likely to win the mayoralty of New York City this November. An October 9 Quinnipiac University survey taken after Mayor Eric Adams dropped from the race shows Mamdani is up 13 points over his nearest competitor, disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Despite his …
(2025-10-20). Tami Roman's Vulnerable Parenting Moment Was As Uncomfortable As It Was Transparent. newsone.com 
Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty | Uncomfortable as it was to watch, I appreciated the transparency shared between Tami Roman and her daughter, Jazz Anderson, on a recent episode of "The Burress Banter," a new podcast from mother-daughter duo Kandi and Riley Burress. | And although the transparency was refreshing, it did leave me even more worried for all the Black children with any affiliation with the alphabet gang who struggle with receiving acceptance from their parents. | In the final thirty minutes of the interview, Kandi read a submitted question from a viewer, a young woman, seeking advice in the after…
(2025-10-20). Mechanized fleet joins Iran's winter road maintenance operations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization has introduced new mechanized equipment to its winter road operations fleet to enhance snow and ice clearance efficiency across the country.
(2025-10-20). No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds. fidh.org A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the past five years there has been no significant shift towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia.
Paris, 10 October 2025. The 42-page report, titled "Enduring Injustice – A review of the death penalty in Asia (2020-2025)," presents key trends, developments, and figures related to the death penalty in the 20 retentionist countries in Asia (…) | – | /…
(2025-10-20). Wendell Pierce on Legacy, Range, and Speaking Truth to Power. newsone.com : | ✕ | Actor, philanthropist, and activist Wendell Pierce stays busy. | In fact, at the top of this interview, I told him he is probably the hardest working man in show business now that James Brown is no longer with us. | He chuckles at that assessment, but he also recognizes the validity in it. After all, Wendell Pierce is a man on a mission. He has roles he wants to take on and complete before he hangs up his bright and shining star. | Pierce was highly-lauded and made history as the first Black man to ever play main character Willy Loman in a Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman," so…
(2025-10-20). Starmer pushes for Maccabi Tel Aviv fans to attend match despite violent, racist record. peoplesdispatch.org British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters should attend the upcoming Aston Villa match despite safety concerns and boycott calls.
(2025-10-20). Sunday 11/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-10-20). From Baghdad to Caracas: a Washington manual on sanctions and war. peoplesdispatch.org The recent US airstrikes in the Caribbean and military threats against Venezuela are a continuation of decades (or even centuries) of US policy on the region, not a departure from it.
(2025-10-20). Israeli Troops Harass Civilians at Checkpoint in Southern Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to operate in the southwestern Quneitra Governorate of Syria, establishing yet another checkpoint and harassing civilians on the road connecting Jbata al-Khashab and Ofania, preventing some of them from continuing on their way. Though details are still emerging, some reports indicated that the Israeli troops, backed by tanks and armored vehicles, were …
(2025-10-20). Pakistan ride luck to reach 177-3 in second South Africa Test. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan took advantage of some poor South African fielding to reach 177-3 at tea on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Monday. | Despite their fielding lapses South Africa's spinners removed Abdullah Shafqiue (57) and Babar Azam (16) to check the momentum of the hosts, who won the toss on a spin-friendly pitch. | Shan Masood, dropped on 71 off a luckless Keshav Maharaj, was unbeaten on 77 with two fours and three sixes while Saud Shakeel was six not out at the break. | Shafqiue's chancy knock finally ended when he edged Simon Harmer to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne after adding an inv…
(2025-10-20). Zardari, Shehbaz, celebrate diwali with messages of unity, light, respect. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday extended warm greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and across the world on the occasion of Diwali — the festival of lights symbolising the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. | In his message, President Zardari said the festival reminded everyone of the "universal values of peace, compassion and harmony that are shared across faiths". He added that these values reflected the "principles of mutual respect and coexistence that Islam itself upholds". | "Th…
(2025-10-20). Wednesday 10/29: Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month with NorCal Bats. indybay.org LOLA (Live Oak Library Annex) at Simpkins, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-20). Green Flagship "Beyond Meat" Shares Plunge After Debt Restructure. wattsupwiththat.com Bill Gates' Beyond meat, promoted as a climate friendly alternative to real meat, is struggling with consumer backlash against processed foods.
(2025-10-20). 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……
(2025-10-20). Marruecos venció a Argentina y se coronó campeón de la Copa Mundial de Fútbol Sub-20. cubadebate.cu Con un doblete de Yassir Zabiri, Marruecos venció 2-0 a Argentina este domingo en el Estadio Nacional de Santiago y por primera vez en la historia se coronó campeón en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol Sub-20. Argentina llegó a la final con puntaje perfecto, sin perder ningún partido en la etapa de grupos, octavos, cuartos y semifinales.
(2025-10-20). Artists from 13 countries to attend 4th Homam International Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 4th Homam International Festival for People with Disabilities will be held in Tehran from October 23 to 30, with the presence of more than 200 artists from 13 countries, the festival's secretary Mohammad Reza Mashhadi said at a press conference on Saturday.
(2025-10-20). The War Department vs. the Free Press, Or What's Left of It… globalresearch.ca Reporting what the government would rather not have reported is not just an essential function but, one could argue, duty of a free press in a representative system. | The Pentagon, the publicly-funded armed services tasked with defending the Constitution wherein …
(2025-10-20). Cracking the Myth — How Eating Eggs Helps Lower Bad Cholesterol. globalresearch.ca A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that eating two eggs daily lowered LDL cholesterol, while high saturated fat diets raised it | Researchers found cholesterol from eggs did not raise LDL, but saturated fat from foods …
(2025-10-20). PSX rallies 1.49% as banking sector leads recovery. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 2,436.69 points, or 1.49%, to close at 166,242.90. | The session began on a cautious note, with the index touching an intra-day low of 164,281.95 (-0.29%). Buying interest soon emerged, pushing the index to a high of 166,421.33 before settling slightly below that level. | Investor sentiment was boosted by a combination of geopolitical and economic developments. A ceasefire and peace talks in Doha, Qatar, eased tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a…
(2025-10-20). No More Kings. counterpunch.org 
Thank you, Washington. What a great turnout. Thank you, Indivisible, for your fantastic organizing. Thank you to the millions of Americans, from our smallest towns to our largest cities, in every state in our country, who are gathering today at thousands of rallies. Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, called these rallies "hate
(2025-10-20). China's naval 'genius'; 2 million Filipinos' jobs on the line: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines' US$30 billion outsourcing boom | 2. Chinachem Tower blaze in Hong Kong's Central put out after 4-hour battle, 4 hurt | 3. The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China's blue sea strategy…
(2025-10-20). Louvre jewel theft: latest in string of museum heists. geo.tv 
Security responds at the Louvre museum after the theft of Napoleon collection jewellery pieces, according to officials, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025.— ReutersThe heist at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday is the latest major robbery of artworks and precious objects from…
(2025-10-20). Friday 4/17: New Living Expo 2026. indybay.org The Marin Center – County Fairgrounds and Lagoon | 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903…
(2025-10-20). EXCLUSIVE: Dash Cam Footage Shows ICE Vehicle Rear-Ending Rams Community Observer In Oxnard. lataco.com Before detaining community advocate Leonardo, ICE was caught on film rear-ending his truck, and L.A. TACO is sharing the dash cam footage for the first time.
(2025-10-20). Hong Kong should blame policymakers, not seniors, for ageing pressures. scmp.com The topic of ageing has been catapulted into Hong Kong's political stratosphere ever since a wave of septuagenarian legislative councillors began dropping out of the city's Legislative Council race. Having public discourse veer off in this direction is unbecoming of a city that styles itself as a meritocracy. | Are our seniors a burden? Are they standing in the way of the youth or dragging the rest of us down? The discussion surrounding older lawmakers bowing out of the electoral race could have…
(2025-10-20). Non-Aligned Movement leadership renews calls for multilateralism, reforms in global institutions. peoplesdispatch.org Iran underlined that Israeli occupation of Palestine and other countries in the Middle East and its possession of weapons of mass destruction remains the key sources of instability in the region…
(2025-10-20). 42nd TISFF exhibiting remarkable accomplishments in global short films. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Four non-competitive side programs will be held during the 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), which kicked off in Tehran on Sunday.
(2025-10-20). Government wishes Class of 2025 well in their examinations. sanews.gov.za Government wishes Class of 2025 well in their examinations | Government extends its best wishes to all matriculants as they commence the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations tomorrow, 21 October 2025. | This period marks the culmination of 13 years of learning, commitment and perseverance. | In that regard, learners are encouraged to approach the examinations with focus, confidence, and determination. | "Your hard work represents not only personal achievement but also a vital contribution to the development and progress of our country," said Acting Government spokesperson William Baloyi. | "Government…
(2025-10-20). How an AWS database hiccup froze the web. tribune.com.pk 
On 20 October 2025, a major internet outage knocked dozens of popular websites and apps offline, leaving users worldwide unable to log in, pay, or use familiar services for several hours. Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the cloud company that hosts whole stacks for many businesses reported the incident and engineers raced to restore normal operations. | In plain terms: many online services rely on central tools that store and fetch data. One of those tools, an Amazon database called DynamoDB, started returning errors and timing out in AWS's largest data hub in northern Virginia (US-EAST-1). AWS engineers tra…
(2025-10-20). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "For my many mentors, who taught me the importance of scientific integrity."— Steven E. Koonin, dedication in Unsettled?>
(2025-10-20). White house pulls back: Trump freezes tomahawk deal after Moscow's nuclear threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has decided not to give Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles. This shows that he doesn't want to get the U.S. more involved in the war with Russia. The i Paper says that the decision came after a meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that was very important. | The Tomahawk missile could hit targets up to 2,500 kilometers away and is very accurate. It would have put Moscow and almost 2,000 Russian military bases within Ukraine's reach. Reports say that U.S. officials warned that this move could lead to a big rise in the war.
(2025-10-20). Pakistan issues new executive order to boost barter trade with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Pakistan's government has issued a new executive order aimed at promoting barter trade with Iran after months of consultation and review to address the concerns of both countries' business communities, Pakistan's ambassador to Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, announced.
(2025-10-20). The Many Crimes of CIA Covert Actions. counterpunch.org 
The term "covert action" is a peculiarly American invention; it does not appear in the lexicon of other intelligence services. Nor does the term appear in the National Security Act of 1947, which created the Central Intelligence Agency. Covert action refers to secret operations to influence governments, organizations, or persons in support of a foreign policy in a manner that is not attributable to the United States.
(2025-10-20). 'People can breathe': hope for peace on Afghan-Pakistan border. geo.tv 
(2025-10-20). Hundreds of Thousands in SF "No Kings Day" Protest. indybay.org San Francisco joins millions in worldwide repudiation of Trump regime…
(2025-10-20). A Plan for Halting the Ukraine War. counterpunch.org 
Separating the Practical from the Ideal Intractable conflicts are wars without end, and Russia's war with Ukraine seems to fit the bill. Now three and a half years old, the war goes on without any sign of a letup in the violence. Neither side seems willing to give an inch; both sides seem either to
(2025-10-20). Trump Cuts Aid, Threatens Colombia's Petro After Report of US Killing on Territorial Waters. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Sunday morning, Trump posted the following message on social media: "President Gustavo Petro, of Columbia, is…
(2025-10-20). Moon's story: A teacher who dared to think differently in Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
A teacher and storyteller resisting the junta in exileOriginally published on Exile Hub is one of Global Voices' partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in My…
(2025-10-20). Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for a fifth world title. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four races with a masterclass in Sunday's sizzling United States Grand Prix. | After avoiding direct comment on the championship for several weeks, Red Bull's four-time champion said he felt sure he now has a real chance of snatching the title from the grasp of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. | Boosted by cutting Piastri's advantage to 40 points with five Grands Prix remaining, including two more sprint races, a buoyant Verstappen called for Red Bull to maintain their momentum. | "Yeah,…
(2025-10-20). "No Kings" Redux: Necessary But Insufficient (and Somewhat Misdirected). counterpunch.org 
Back in June, I attended the first "No Kings" rally in Gainesville, Florida, On October 18, I attended the second. Positive differences: While crowd estimates always vary, this rally definitely turned more people out than the last one. Part of that might have to do with University of Florida students having been home for the
(2025-10-20). Thursday 10/23: Weekly Power Hour: Block the Bombs! indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/POWERTOGETHER…
(2025-10-20). Iran, Russia, China Send Letter to UN To Mark Official End of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Iran, Russia, and China sent a letter to the UN Security Council declaring that the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, has officially expired. The official termination of the JCPOA comes seven years after the US unilaterally quit the deal during the first Trump administration in 2018. In the letter, the …
(2025-10-20). As Trump wages war on the Caribbean, its peoples rise to defend peace. peoplesdispatch.org 
Following the killing of six civilians in a missile strike on a Caribbean vessel, the people of the Caribbean demand the US military withdraw from the region and that CARICOM take a firm stance against the attacks.
(2025-10-20). Deputy minister emphasizes use of creative techniques, AI in tourism advertising. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei described the use of new, creative techniques, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies in advertising and content production as a very important issue.
(2025-10-20). Trump orders CIA to attack Venezuela: US military kills innocent people in war based on lies. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The USA is waging war on Venezuela. Trump authorized CIA "lethal operations" to try to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. The US military is killing innocent fishermen from Colombia and Trinidad.
(2025-10-20). 23 Indian crew members rescued after fire breaks out on LPG tanker off Yemen coast. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Twenty-three Indian crew members have been rescued after a fire broke out on board the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon, following an explosion, off the coast of Aden, Yemen. | The incident took place on Saturday, October 18, at 07.00 UTC (local time), when the ship was sailing about 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden on its way to Djibouti. The vessel went adrift after the blast, and about 15 per cent of the ship was on fire. Early reports suggest the explosion was accidental, but the exact cause is still being investigated. | According to British security firm Ambrey, the MV Falcon was tr…
(2025-10-20). Trump "National Police Force" Built on ICE Partnerships With Local Agencies Like… Wildlife Commissions. theintercept.com 
In addition to deploying The aggressive, nationwide law enforcement regime, all taking place under orders from the White House, amounts to what scholars, attorneys, and now a federal judge say are steps toward the creation of a national police f…
(2025-10-20). California to phase out ultra-processed food in schools by 2035. nationofchange.org The new law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles and prohibits public schools from serving this type of food in breakfasts and lunches.
(2025-10-20). From Judges to Journalists, Wisconsinites Show Up to No Kings Protests. truthout.org This past weekend, several large U.S. cities were the site of a second round of "No Kings" protests, held to express opposition to President Donald Trump over myriad issues — particularly his unilateral, autocratic approach to governance. While these cities had huge turnouts, protests in smaller localities had proportionally large crowds of their own, showcasing that the movement against Trump's… |
(2025-10-20). Americans in Paris Agree, "We don't do Dictators or Kings" indybay.org American Expat's along and their French supporters protested during a "No Kings Day" protest rally in Paris.
(2025-10-20). Will Zelensky join Trump and Putin in Budapest for peace talks? Only if invited. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump at their summit in Hungary if he is invited. | Trump and Putin said they would meet in the Hungarian capital, possibly in a matter of weeks, as the US leader continues to try to broker a peace deal to end the three-and-a-half-year war, triggered by Russia's 2022 invasion.
(2025-10-20). China helps Ivory Coast modernize agricultural approaches. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-20). Is the Louvre Museum open today. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Louvre Museum, which is the world's largest museum, was closed on Sunday following the robbery incident during which eight 'priceless' jewelry were stolen.The Louvre Museum in the French capital, Paris, revealed on Monday that it will stay shut down for today as well, following the jewelry heist.Thieves used power tools to climb the building before breaking windows into the world's most visited museum in broad daylight, and looting jewelery.The robbery took place between 09: 30 and 09: 40 local time, according to the French police, who rapidly responded to the heist and are now looking for the thieve…
(2025-10-20). Gas transmission network fully prepared for winter, says NIIGC chief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) is fully prepared for the winter season and will ensure stable gas transmission nationwide through effective management and operational transformation, the company's managing director, Saeed Tavakkoli, said.
(2025-10-20). Mbappe sends Real Madrid top as Getafe self-destruct. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 victory at nine-man Getafe on Sunday. | After rivals Barcelona briefly displaced Los Blancos with a narrow win over Girona on Saturday, Xabi Alonso's side restored their two-point advantage before next weekend's Clasico. | Getafe fended off Madrid until Allan Nyom was dismissed a minute after coming on and Mbappe quickly pounced to decide the game in the 80th minute. Alex Sancris was also sent off as Getafe unravelled in the final stages. | Alonso started with Brazilian star Vinicius…
(2025-10-20). Monday 10/27: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-20). STEVE MILLOY: The Hurricane Season That Still Isn't. wattsupwiththat.com The superstorms that weren't, serve as a stark reminder: the climate agenda thrives on fear. Rain or shine, the alarmists' forecast of planetary doom remained the same. In doing so, they show their hand — prioritizing political agenda over evidence. It's time to separate rhetoric from reality and liberate ourselves from climate hysteria.
(2025-10-20). U.S. Sponsored "Regime Change" Worldwide. Change Governments by Using Secret and Violent Methods. globalresearch.ca One of the biggest dangers to democracy at world level has existed in the form of secretive efforts to change the governments of other countries…
(2025-10-20). Offering No Evidence, Trump Calls Columbian President "Illegal Drug Dealer" truthout.org The United States carried out another deadly attack on a boat it claimed was being used by a left-wing Colombian revolutionary group to transport drugs in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump alleged without evidence that Columbia's president "is an illegal drug dealer." Hegseth said the strike, which took place on Friday… |
(2025-10-20). Chris Hedges on Journalism, Censorship and Empire. 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 Dave Milner / The Sunday Shot | Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Chris Hedges sat down with Dave Milner for a lengthy discussion about his cancellation at the National Press Club of Australia, creeping fascism, ICE, and the betrayal of Palestine by Western journalists. |
(2025-10-20). Contracts inked with domestic companies on renovation of drilling fleet: NIDC managing director. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC)stated that contracts have been signed with domestic companies for renovation of drilling fleet.
(2025-10-20). Friday 10/24: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2025-10-20). USA: Unleash the Dogs of War and You Will Be Bitten. orinocotribune.com By Maria Páez Victor — Oct 17, 2025 | Funny thing about war: it is relatively easy to start. An insult here. A lie there. A "false flag" as a casus belli there, and shots, bombs, missiles ensue…and destruction and deaths follow until there is some sort of "victory". However, when the odds are stacked against a much smaller opponent that is facing an overwhelmingly larger foe, then "victory" will not appear straightforward, or even clear. It will be messy. | This is the case of Venezuela. The USA thinks its technological superiority will allow it to subdue the Venezuelan government and people: in other word…
(2025-10-20). 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. (…) | – |
(2025-10-20). Saber Kazemi comes out of coma. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian international volleyball player Saber Kazemi has woken up from an induced coma.
(2025-10-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-10-20). Government takes steps to tackle cost of living. sanews.gov.za Government takes steps to tackle cost of living | President Cyril Ramaphosa says overcoming poverty and tackling the cost of living for South Africans is one of the strategic priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU). ⚪ "Access to nutritious food directly affects the physical health and development of individuals and societies," President Ramaphosa said. ⚪ In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Ramaphosa said around 15 to 16 million people in South Africa have inadequate or severely inadequate access to food. ⚪ "South Africa is amongst 29 countries where the right to food and water is ensh…
(2025-10-20). Visit of Jawaharlal Nehru University President Kanwal Sibal to the RIAC. russiancouncil.ru On October 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a meeting between RIAC experts and Kanwal Sibal, President of Jawaharlal Nehru University, former First Deputy Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India (2002—2003), and former Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation (2004—2007)…
(2025-10-20). The Great Narco Pretext: Trump Readies for Regime Change in Venezuela. globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2025-10-20). Does Mark Savaya run marijuana shops? Trump's new envoy to Iraq sparks debate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump recently appointed MAGA internet personality Mark Savaya as the new US Special Envoy to Iraq. Mark Savaya, who has been an avid supporter of Trump's campaign during the 2024 Presidential Elections and has appeared has numerous photos with the president, took to his official Instagram to announce the news. Trump announced Savaya's appointment as the new US Special Envoy to Iraq via Truth Social on Sunday and wrote, "I'm pleased to announce Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq," Trump contiued, "Mark's deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship,…
(2025-10-20). Roblox, Canva, Snapchat are down: Major apps face outage. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Millions of people worldwide are unable to access major applications, such as Roblox, Fortnite, Perplexity, Snapchat, Canva, Signal, Duolingo, OpenAI, and Shutterstock, media reported.The Independent revealed that the disruption is linked to an outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Independent added that Amazon Web Services clarified that it noticed "increased error rates" and delays with "multiple AWS services".Furthermore, DownDetector outlined that the error started at 8 a.m. in the United Kingdom and affected people worldwide.Canva websiteIf you attempt to open Canva, a message reading the follo…
(2025-10-20). Gold drops by Rs1,400 per tola in Pakistan, silver also slips. tribune.com.pk 
The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs1,400 on Monday, selling at Rs444,900 compared to Rs446,300 on the previous trading day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. | Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs1,200, settling at Rs381,430 from Rs382,630. | Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold dropped by Rs1,100 to Rs349,656 from Rs350,756. | In the international market, gold prices also declined by $17 per ounce, falling to $4,235 from the previous rate of $4,252. | Silver prices followed a similar trend. The price of 24-karat silver per…
(2025-10-20). EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by Jan 2028. geo.tv 
Participants speak in front of an exhibition stand of Russia's liquefied natural gas producer Novatek at the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. EU wants to deprive Russia of revenue to fund Ukraine war.Russia currently accounts for 12% of EU…
(2025-10-20). Protestas de No Kings: Trump las llama un "chiste" , pero reunieron a siete millones de personas. cubadebate.cu Trump afirmó este domingo que las protestas de este sábado contra su Gobierno en todo Estados Unidos son un "chiste" y fueron "muy pequeñas y no fueron nada efectivas". Las manifestaciones, a las que acudieron unos siete millones de personas, fueron convocadas de forma simultánea en más de 2 500 ciudades y municipios de los 50 estados del país.
(2025-10-20). Saturday 11/8: Showing of the film "No Other Land" and discussion. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 (no zoom)…
(2025-10-20). Selected Articles: Venezuela under Siege. globalresearch.ca 
By Tensions between Caracas and Washington show no sign of abating. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denounced his US counterpart Donald Trump for authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela….
(2025-10-20). Il regime di Kiev intensifica la persecuzione dell'ortodossia. strategic-culture.su Nuovi attacchi alle chiese rivelano la natura terroristica del regime di Kiev | Segue nostro
(2025-10-20). Confirman victoria de Rodrigo Paz en segunda vuelta electoral en Bolivia, con más de 97 por ciento de los votos computados (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El centrista Rodrigo Paz, un economista de 58 años, será el sucesor de Luis Arce en la Presidencia de Bolivia, se confirmó este domingo cuando el recuento oficial alcanzaba al 97.8% de las actas y el candidato del Partido Demócrata Cristiano aparecía con el 54.5% de los votos frente al 44.5% para su rival, el derechista Jorge Quiroga, de la alianza Libre.
(2025-10-20). Political Bullying/Intimidation and Internet Anonymity Intensify. counterpunch.org 
Professor Emeritus Roddey Reid could have retired from the University of California San Diego to a life of deserved leisure. Instead, he has just published a Handbook on Political Intimidation/Bullying, which is increasingly dominating government, business, and civil society. A guest this week on my radio show and podcast, Professor Reid, was followed by Professor
(2025-10-20). Slot seeks solutions as Liverpool crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool's blip is becoming a full-blown crisis as manager Arne Slot urgently seeks answers after the Premier League champions suffered a fourth straight defeat for the first time in more than a decade. | The Reds lost 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday ⚪ the first time their bitter rivals have won at Anfield since January 2016. | Liverpool rode their luck in a seven-game winning run at the start of the season, boosted by a flurry of late goals, but an expected improvement in performances has failed to materialise. | They have now lost four consecutive games in all competitions for the first time since Novem…
(2025-10-20). IHC issues notices on K-P CM's petition to meet Imran Khan. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court has removed office objections and issued notices to all parties in response to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi's petition, seeking permission to meet Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). | The case was heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). | The court directed the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Home Department in Punjab, the Inspector General of Police, and the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to submit their replies by October 23. | Advocate Ali Bukhari represented the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minis…
(2025-10-20). Mossad 'in contact from very beginning' with killers of Italian PM, reporter reveals. strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG and Wyatt REED | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A roving reporter who covered Italy's top politicians explains t…
(2025-10-20). Call to dismantle inequality. sanews.gov.za Call to dismantle inequality | The Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga, has addressed a dialogue where she emphasised the right to equality of each individual and the need to dismantle it across society. ⚪ "We are not only discussing policy; we are renewing a moral covenant — that no woman, no girl, no person should ever have to negotiate their safety, their dignity, or their worth. This is the generation that must make equality irreversible," she said. ⚪ The Minister was addressing the Intergenerational Dialogue on Building Positive Masculinities for a Sout…
(2025-10-20). Greenwashing Debt in the Galápagos Islands. counterpunch.org 
The Galápagos Islands harbor some of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Their isolated location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has allowed species to evolve independently from their relatives on the mainland over millions of years. Creatures such as Darwin's finches, giant tortoises, and marine iguanas are found only on the Galápagos
(2025-10-20). 'Lori Lullaby' registered on national list of intangible heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Head of Lorestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ata Hassanpour announced the registration of 'Lori Lullaby' on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
(2025-10-20). Islamabad, Kabul reaffirm joint efforts to combat border terrorism. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their commitment to work together in curbing terrorism along their shared border, signaling a renewed effort to stabilise a region long plagued by militancy and distrust. | Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with Al-Jazeera Arabic, said that both countries have recognised terrorism as the principal obstacle to peace and progress. He explained that recent discussions between the two sides have focused on creating a sustainable framework for security cooperation, aimed at eliminating the groups responsible for cross-border violence. | Read: Saudi Arabia backs…
(2025-10-20). 'Motherhood is not a barrier', FOSPAH rules termination during maternity leave illegal. tribune.com.pk 
In a groundbreaking ruling that strengthens protections for working women across Pakistan, the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (FOSPAH), Fauzia Viqar, has held that terminating a woman during her maternity leave constitutes gender-based discrimination, imposing a fine of one million rupees on the private IT Firm. | "Motherhood should never become a barrier to a woman's career," said Fauzia Viqar. | The order came in response to a complaint filed by Zainab Zahrah Awan, who was terminated in April 2024 while on duly sanctioned maternity leave. The Ombudsperson rul…
(2025-10-20). "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.
(2025-10-20). Maduro is not the worst case for Venezuela. strategic-culture.su By Joseph ADDINGTON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. seems poised to launch its largest intervention in Latin America in…
(2025-10-20). Man Utd stretch Liverpool losing streak to four games. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield. | Harry Maguire's 84th minute header secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time in Ruben Amorim's tenure as United boss. | Twelve minutes from time, Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener after just 61 seconds. | Defeat leaves Liverpool four points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the table and Arne Slot still searching for answers in how to get the right blend after splashing out nearly £450 million (…
(2025-10-20). Leao double fires AC Milan past livid Fiorentina. tribune.com.pk 
Rafael Leao shot AC Milan to the top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina who were enraged by the "scandalous" awarding of the penalty that decided the game. | Portugal winger Leao pushed Milan one point ahead of local rivals Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma with a coolly-taken spot-kick, given for what looked like a soft foul on Santiago Gimenez by Fabiano Parisi, with four minutes remaining. | That goal capped a fine first league start of the season for Leao, and came after he drew the hosts level with a brilliantly struck effort from distance in the 63rd minute. | "He's an amazing talent,…
(2025-10-20). Obama Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Court Case. wattsupwiththat.com "… while this court is certainly troubled … this concern does not automatically confer … the power to act. …"
(2025-10-20). Osman Khalid Butt's witty clapback is the takedown of toxic masculinity we all needed. tribune.com.pk 
Osman Khalid Butt has long been one of the few male actors in Pakistan's entertainment industry who uses his platform to speak about social issues with honesty and conviction. Known for his articulate stance on women's rights and feminism, Butt has never shied away from calling out hypocrisy or regressive mindsets. | Whether it was voicing his support for justice in the Noor Mukaddam case or collaborating with The Citizens Foundation to promote education for young girls, the actor always shows that his activism is more than just words. | So, it was hardly surprising when he recently called out toxic masculinit…
(2025-10-20). Over 260 arrested in N Cape crime blitz. sanews.gov.za Over 260 arrested in N Cape crime blitz | Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 263 suspects during a week-long provincewide crackdown under Operation Shanela II aimed at curbing crime ahead of the festive season. | The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the multi-disciplinary operation, conducted from 13 to 19 October 2025, targeted anticipated spikes in criminal activity linked to increased social events. | "All stakeholders implemented an integrated approach, combining intelligence-led actions with visible patrols to curb crime across all five districts," SAPS said in a statement. | The operation inc…
(2025-10-20). IRCS, Intl. Organization for Migration to boost co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have discussed ways to boost collaborations on refugees.
(2025-10-20). Racing against time, Illinois clears a major hurdle in containing an invasive fish. grist.org 
The silver carp is big, unwieldy, and requires Joe Greendyk to use both his hands to measure it before tossing the fish overboard into the Illinois River. The nearly 2-foot-long invasive fish, which now overruns the river, has become the centerpiece of a state-run monitoring program to rein in its exploding numbers. | "They're pretty slimy and pretty strong," Greendyk, a seasonal fisheries technician with the Illinois Natural History Survey, or INHS, said with his hands caked in fish slime. "So if you don't grip them right, they're pretty hard to control." | For decades, local, state, and federal officials hav…
(2025-10-20). Mehregan's UNESCO registration plaque unveiled at Persepolis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A number of officials and tourism guides in Fars province unveiled the plaque marking the global registration of the ancient Celebration of Mehregan at Persepolis on Sunday.
(2025-10-20). 75 suspects arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. sanews.gov.za 75 suspects arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol | Gauteng police kicked off their Safer Festive Season Operations with a major weekend crackdown that saw more than 1 000 suspects arrested, including 75 motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol. | The provincewide campaign, launched on Friday and led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, aims to curb crime and promote safety as the festive season approaches. | Mthombeni said the focus areas for this year's operation include intensified roadblocks, stop-and-searches, raids on liquor outlets, and heighte…
(2025-10-20). Sunday 10/19: Free Market Day + Repair Café: Give What You Have, Take What You Need. indybay.org Nicholl Park | 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804…
(2025-10-20). Friday Night Thoughts and Musings: Dangers of Nuclear War, Venezuela Accused of Narco-Terrorism, Trump Congratulates Bibi, Hope for Our Children… globalresearch.ca When prodding the bears and dragons and nightmares of the most devastating evil that permeates our world, Tucker Carlson interviewed an expert on nuclear warfare and what it means in reality.
(2025-10-20). Arshad Nadeem can compete at Islamic Solidarity Games with Salman Butt accredited by POA. tribune.com.pk 
Arshad Nadeem can be competing at the Islamic Solidarity Games with his coach, Salman Butt, as the latter has been accredited by the Olympic Association of Pakistan, along with physician Dr Ali Bajwa. | The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) told this correspondent that Arshad's support staff has been given the accreditation for the Games in Riyadh, which will start on November 7. | The POA secretariat emphasised that they want to ensure that Arshad is given what he wants, and, therefore, efforts were made at the last minute on the President POA's instruction to accommodate Butt and Bajwa's accreditation. Arsh…
(2025-10-20). Uganda's golden smokescreen: The real cost of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-20). Sunday 10/26: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2025-10-20). Trial Begins For Ex-Cop Who Killed Sonya Massey—Here's What To Know. newsone.com 
Source: | The trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, who fatally shot Sonya Massey, What happened to Sonya Massey?: | The incident at the center of the trial occurred on July 6, 2024, when 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a Black woman from near Springfield, Illinois, called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her home. When de…
(2025-10-20). Yemen: Release Human Rights Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra. fidh.org The undersigned non-governmental organisations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent human rights lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra from arbitrary detention.
14 October 2025. A family member reported that, on 25 September 2025, a group of Houthi armed forces and armed men in civilian clothing arrested Abdulmajeed Sabra after they stormed his office in the Shamila area of the capital, Sana'a, and took him to an (…) | – |
(2025-10-20). Is the US Sponsored "Asian NATO" Quad Group Dying or Just Being Outsourced to Fight China? globalresearch.ca The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — or "Quad" — has long been hyped as the seeds of an "
(2025-10-20). Venezuela's GDP Grows Almost 9% in Third Quarter (+Exchange Rate). orinocotribune.com The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) Venezuela's monet…
(2025-10-20). Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat. tribune.com.pk 
Star Wars: Starfighter is filming in Britain, soundstages in Hungary are packed and post-production houses in Australia are humming, as the global film industry keeps rolling despite US President Donald Trump's renewed threats to impose tariffs on movies made outside of the United States. | Trump has proposed levying a 100% tariff on films produced overseas to stem the loss of film jobs to production hubs around the world, reviving an idea he first broached in May. | The initial call for tariffs jolted the film world, and temporarily halted projects and international movie finance deals as producers evaluated…
(2025-10-20). Trump threatens 'massive tariffs' on India over Russian oil purchases; New Delhi rejects his claim of talks with PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that India has agreed to limit its purchases of Russian oil, warning that New Delhi could face "massive tariffs" if it fails to comp | Trump threatens 'massive tariffs' on India over Russian oil purchases; New Delhi rejects his claim of talks with PM Modi…
(2025-10-20). Former NFL Star Doug Martin Dies In Police Custody While 'Experiencing A Medical Emergency'. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin died Saturday at age 36, according to his family. | "It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning," Martin's family said in a statement, according to While it's true that there is no official word on how he died, we do know that Mar…
(2025-10-20). Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complex. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A month-long exhibition titled "Taste of the Museum; From Table to Art" is currently underway at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
(2025-10-20). Unicef's Yemen chief among 20 UN staff held by Houthis. geo.tv 
Unicef representative in Yemen Peter Hawkins. — UnicefPeter Hawkins among 15 int'l UN staff detained.UN says detained staff are "safe and accounted for".UN in touch with authorities in Sanaa for staff's release. The United Nations' office in Yemen said on Sunday that Houthi…
(2025-10-20). Karachi police arrest key 'masi gang' figure with interpol's help. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi police have arrested the leader of the notorious "masi gang" with the assistance of Interpol, officials confirmed on Monday. | The suspect, Imran, son of Abbas Ali, was apprehended after being detained in Saudi Arabia and subsequently handed over to Pakistani authorities. | Imran had previously obtained a free visa to Saudi Arabia using money acquired through theft. Two female accomplices linked to the gang had already been arrested earlier. | Read: Elderly man killed in house robbery | According to Bin Qasim Investigation DSP Shahnawaz Memon, Karachi police initiated a request to Interpol for a red wa…
(2025-10-20). Could your walk be a signal about your ability to win a fight? |
(2025-10-20). Sunday 11/16: Tim Redmond: Where Does San Francisco Stand? indybay.org
(2025-10-20). View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce wants to pull the horse up while he resaddles. |
(2025-10-20). How mobsters' own words brought down Philly's mafia ‚àí a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the 'Mob War'. |
(2025-10-20). Gunboat diplomacy: How classic naval coercion has evolved into hybrid warfare on the water. |
(2025-10-20). Artist Pat Hoffie's prints are deeply etched expressions of humanity under duress. |
(2025-10-20). Is Laughter a Form of Therapeutic Medicine? articles.mercola.com
(2025-10-20). The Erie Canal: How a 'big ditch' transformed America's economy, culture and even religion. |
(2025-10-20). The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much? |
(2025-10-20). What is AI poisoning? A computer scientist explains. |
(2025-10-20). Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war for now, but how long can the peace hold? |
(2025-10-20). Knowingly overblown and gloriously inscrutable: Shadow Ticket is vintage Thomas Pynchon. |
(2025-10-20). The exercise paradox: why workouts aren't great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body weight. |
(2025-10-20). Estaria a Ândia se reaproximando do Afeganistà£o para conter o Paquistà£o? strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-20). Sooner than Expected: Here's when Trump and Putin Will Meet in Budapest for Potential Peace Talks. dailynewshungary.com
(2025-10-20). Wednesday 11/5: The Shadow President: Russell Vought- The Christian Nationalist Architect of Project 2025. indybay.org
(2025-10-20). FIDH publishes a report on the repression of the solidarity movement with Palestine. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). Five Questions for Chuck Collins About His New Book. inequality.org
(2025-10-20). Stethoscope, meet AI — helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease. |
(2025-10-20). Trump is attracting investment to the US — but at a huge cost to workers and the environment. |
(2025-10-20). Guerra nuclear: políticos europeos, ilusos, creen posible ganarla. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-20). Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems — but figuring out how much you're getting can be tricky. |
(2025-10-20). The Mona Lisa, a gold toilet and now the Louvre's royal jewels: a fascinating history of art heists. |
(2025-10-20). Singapore: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). CSDDD: At a time when EU due diligence is under attack, FIDH and the Forum for Responsible Investment reaffirm its importance. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). Madagascar's military power grab shows Africa's coup problem isn't restricted to the Sahel region. |
(2025-10-20). Ecuador: International organisations condemn the repression of social protest and call on the international community to remain vigilant. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). Why are women's shoes so pointy? A fashion expert on impractical but stylish footwear. |
(2025-10-20). How a more flexible energy grid can cope better with swings in Britain's weather. |
(2025-10-20). Pragmatism behind Russian-Syrian Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2025-10-20). Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties. |
(2025-10-20). FACT SHEET: The High Moral Stakes of the Government Shutdown. ips-dc.org
(2025-10-20). How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives. |
(2025-10-20). 'You and the Atom Bomb': how George Orwell's 1945 essay predicted the Cold War and nuclear proliferation. |
(2025-10-20). The real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny's forthcoming Super Bowl performance. |
(2025-10-20). Uganda: Enforced disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). Keir Starmer needs to give voters short-term gain to persuade them he can deliver long-term renewal. |
(2025-10-20). Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies. |
(2025-10-20). With Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Cree artist Kent Monkman confronts history. |
(2025-10-20). New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom. |
(2025-10-20). New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada. |
(2025-10-20). Israel/Palestine: The Observatory condemns the arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in Israeli prisons. fidh.org
(2025-10-20). Trump says Gaza ceasefire stands as Israel unleashes "massive" strikes. aljazeera.com Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire dozens of times in 24-hours, killing Palestinians and sowing fear.
(2025-10-20). Israel says it will attack anyone crossing the "yellow line" in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel warns of attacks on anyone crossing the "yellow line" in Gaza after deadly clashes in Rafah.
(2025-10-20). Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken? aljazeera.com Fragile ceasefire to end Israel's two-year war on Gaza hangs by a thread, with Rafah crossing closed, aid restricted.
(2025-10-20). Japan to vote for new PM amid political uncertainty: All you need to know. aljazeera.com LDP's Sanae Takaichi needs to find coalition partners from opposition to become Japan's first female prime minister.
(2025-10-20). Amazon Web Services says it has resolved issue behind global web outages. aljazeera.com The issue had knocked many global websites and apps offline, including Signal, Coinbase and Robinhood.
(2025-10-20). Doug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36. aljazeera.com Martin died in an Oakland hospital on Saturday morning, his family said in a statement.
(2025-10-20). Water salinity hurting farmers, livestock in Iraq. aljazeera.com Rising water salinity devastates farms and drives displacement in southern provinces.
(2025-10-20). Max Verstappen wins F1 US Grand Prix; cuts Piastri standings lead. aljazeera.com Verstappen's wire-to-wire victory in Austin narrows the drivers' championship gap to 40 points behind Oscar Piastri.
(2025-10-20). "No chance" of Chicago becoming a fascist hub. aljazeera.com At a No Kings rally in Chicago, actor John Cusack condemned Trump's "authoritarian rule" and ICE's actions nationwide…
(2025-10-20). Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Two of Europe's greatest sides to have never won a UEFA Champions League trophy clash in league phase match at Emirates.
(2025-10-20). Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway. aljazeera.com The accident is one of the deadliest at Hong Kong International Airport since the hub opened in 1998.
(2025-10-20). Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president. aljazeera.com Paz, the son of a former president, promises 'capitalism for all' as election ends 20 years of socialist government.
(2025-10-20). UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather 'spirals'. aljazeera.com Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN meteorological agency.
(2025-10-20). Trump set to meet Australian PM Anthony Albanese: What is on agenda? aljazeera.com Trump and Albanese are likely to discuss critical minerals, tariffs, AUKUS and defence cooperation in their meeting.
(2025-10-20). LIVE: Amazon's AWS recovering after outage hits Snapchat, major apps, sites. aljazeera.com Connectivity issues for many companies around the world disrupted as outage hits Amazon's cloud unit.
(2025-10-20). Amazon Web Services outage disrupts host of major sites and apps. aljazeera.com Downdetector showed a long list of major apps and sites that have been disrupted by an outage at Amazon Web Services.
(2025-10-20). LIVE: Amazon Web Services outage hits Snapchat, Fortnite, other apps, sites. aljazeera.com Connectivity issues for many companies around the world disrupted as outage hits Amazon's cloud unit.
(2025-10-20). Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan's first female PM. aljazeera.com Right-wing Japan Innovation Party signs coalition deal with governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.
(2025-10-20). India lose to England by four runs in ICC Women's World Cup cricket. aljazeera.com England rallied to secure their semifinal spot at the World Cup while India's defeat jeopardises their chances.
(2025-10-20). Amazon Web Services issue spurs outage of global websites and apps. aljazeera.com Internet users have reported difficulties accessing the likes of Signal, Coinbase and Robinhood.
(2025-10-20). Yang starts to scale steep learning curve. ecns.cn "I have some defensive habits that, in the NBA, are illegal and that I need to correct, I need to keep up with the pace of the team and better understand the tactics.
(2025-10-20). Constructive Sino-U.S. talks encouraged. ecns.cn Washington should show greater sincerity in engaging with Beijing and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, analysts said, as China and the United States agreed to resume economic and trade consultations soon.
(2025-10-20). People pay tribute to Nobel laureate Yang Zhenning. ecns.cn Tsinghua University Institute for Advanced Study sets up a memorial room on campus, open for condolences from friends and well-wishers from last Saturday to this Friday.
(2025-10-20). Party plenum to shape next five-year plan. ecns.cn As the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee is held from Monday to Thursday, the spotlight will be on how China will use the key Party meeting to set the tone for its development priorities for the next five years amid persistent economic headwinds.
(2025-10-19). Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire. ecns.cn Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country at the Chaman border crossing in Balochistan Province, Pakistan, on Saturday.Kabul's delegation was led by Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob, defense minister of the Afghan interim government, and its intelligence chief, Abdul Haq Wassiq.
(2025-10-20). Xi's works published in Hungarian. ecns.cn The launch of the Hungarian edition of the second volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China is expected to help more Hungarian readers and scholars gain a deeper understanding of China's development model, social transformation, and the path of economic growth, officials and experts said on Friday.
(2025-10-20). Global ceramic artisans gather in China's 'porcelain capital' as stall owners. ecns.cn In China's "porcelain capital" of Jingdezhen, the 2025 Taoxichuan Spring and Autumn Fair was held from Friday to Sunday, bringing together nearly 1,000 ceramic artisans from more than 40 countries and regions across the world, including the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, Turkey, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Ghana.
(2025-10-20). China's job market stable in first three quarters of this year. ecns.cn China's employment has remained stable in the first three quarters of the year thanks to robust economic growth and strong policy support from the government, said an official from the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-10-19). U.S.' scheme to disrupt Beijing Time exposed. ecns.cn China's national security agency revealed on Sunday that the United States National Security Agency has long plotted cyberattacks against the National Time Service Center, which is responsible for generating and maintaining standard Beijing Time.
(2025-10-20). Why do foreigners shopping in Yiwu all carry a suitcase. ecns.cn In shopping malls in Yiwu, no matter whether large or small, a "suitcase" has become a must-have accessory for foreigners. | In the sound of rolling wheels lie cross-border business opportunities. In those heavy suitcases rest love for family back at home. Come to Yiwu to unlock your very own "Yiwu Procurement OOTD"!
(2025-10-19). Prince allegedly asked to 'dig up' info of his accuser. ecns.cn London's Metropolitan Police Service, known as the Met, has said it is "actively" looking into media reports that Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles, tried to obtain personal information about a woman who made sexual allegations against him and later took her own life.
(2025-10-20). Ministry exposes U.S. plot to tamper with Beijing Time. ecns.cn China's national security agency revealed on Sunday that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) has, since 2022, launched cyberattacks against the National Time Service Center, which is responsible for generating and maintaining standard Beijing Time. Such an attack could jeopardize the secure and stable operation of Beijing Time, potentially causing network communication failures, financial system disruptions, power outages, transportation paralysis, and even space launch failures, according to investigations by the Ministry of State Security.
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). China's digital finance push reshapes capital markets. ecns.cn China's accelerating drive of finance digitalization is shifting from technology-driven innovation to deepening institutional reforms, with digital assets expected to redefine the logic of capital market operations, said experts participating at a high-level forum in Beijing on Saturday.
(2025-10-20). Shanghai demonstrates ecological protection, building a green future. ecns.cn The 11th Shanghai International Nature Conservation Festival kicked off in Shanghai on Saturday, demonstrating the city's experience in empowering ecological protection and building a green future with technological innovation.
(2025-10-20). China's rocket launches Pakistan remote-sensing satellite into orbit. ecns.cn CAS Space, a leading commercial rocket maker in China, launched the ninth rocket in its Kinetica 1 series on Sunday morning, successfully putting three satellites into their preset orbital positions.
(2025-10-20). Expats explore roots of Chinese civilization in Hangzhou. ecns.cn As the third Liangzhu Forum commenced in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Oct 18, a group of international culture enthusiasts and Gen Z content creators gathered to explore the roots of Chinese civilization in the city.
(2025-10-20). 20th CPC Central Committee starts fourth plenary session. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning.
(2025-10-20). Kunqu Opera classics mark the opening of Shanghai international arts festival. ecns.cn The performance of Kunqu Opera classics from the Imperial Palace at Shanghai Grand Theatre on Friday night marked the opening of the 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.
(2025-10-20). CUHK History Museum displays Yang Zhenning's Nobel Prize Certificate. ecns.cn On Saturday, the Nobel laureate, Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, and renowned physicist Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103.
(2025-10-20). Why do foreigners flock to the 'world's upermarket' . ecns.cn On the streets and alleys of Yiwu, you'll see many foreign faces travelling here. Some are drawn by the city's unique charm, while others are captivated by its endless variety of products. Watch the video to uncover why foreigners are gathering in Yiwu!
(2025-10-20). China issues 2025 report on U.S. WTO compliance. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday released a report on the United States' compliance with the World Trade Organization, expressing concerns over U.S. trade bullying practices and double-standard manipulations in industrial policy.
(2025-10-20). China's GDP rises in Q3. ecns.cn In the first three quarters, industrial output grew by 6.2 percent compared to the same period last year, while in the first half of the year, it rose by 6.4 percent from a year earlier.
(2025-10-20). Xi congratulates Cheng Li-wun on election as KMT chairperson. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Sunday congratulated Cheng Li-wun on being elected chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party.
(2025-10-19). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Oct. 12 ⚪ 18). ecns.cn
(2025-10-20). 'Wild child' video sparks online debate. ecns.cn
(2025-10-20). What was stolen from the Louvre？. ecns.cn
(2025-10-20). dad deserves a grave in the kibbutz he founded, which might become Auschwitz of. haaretz.com 'Each time Hamas announces the release of deceased hostages, your heart just starts racing,' said Rotem, son of Amiram Cooper, who was taken hostage alive and killed in Gaza, and whose body is still held there…
(2025-10-20). Trump envoys to arrive in Israel Monday ahead of VP Vance for talks on Gaza cease-fire next phase. haaretz.com Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit is taking place a day before the expected arrival of U.S. Vice President Vance. Sources say the U.S. plans a UN Security Council resolution to appoint the international force to stabilize the Gaza Strip…
(2025-10-20). Can Arab mediators guarantee the fragile Gaza cease-fire amid Israeli threats? haaretz.com By releasing all living Israeli hostages, Hamas has lost its last bargaining chip and is therefore clinging to the cease-fire. Only international pressure on Netanyahu and a feasible plan for governing Gaza can mitigate tensions, rather than escalate them…
(2025-10-20). Trump: Hamas probably in Gaza militant attack on IDF, some. haaretz.com The U.S. President and Vice President commented on the brief resumption of fighting in Gaza after an attack on IDF soldiers by militants in Rafah led Israel to conduct extensive strikes across the Strip…
(2025-10-20). In first major test of Gaza cease-fire, Netanyahu sides with Trump over far-right ministers. haaretz.com Beyond Netanyahu's public commitment to advancing the Trump plan, Israel had additional reasons to avoid further escalation. Officials were concerned about disrupting the slow and painstaking operation to recover the 16 remaining bodies of hostages…
(2025-10-20). Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel. haaretz.com A day before Vice President JD Vance's expected visit to Israel, Trump's envoys met with Netanyahu ‚ñ Later on Monday they are expected to visit Tel Aviv's Hostage Square…
(2025-10-20). survived, but this Gazans feel relief mixed with dread. haaretz.com Half the population in Gaza is still displaced, and Palestinians have to struggle for life's basic needs amid the rubble. Any reconstruction is expected to take decades and cost tens of billions of dollars…
(2025-10-20). Hamas expected to hand over body of hostage on Monday evening, Israeli official says. haaretz.com
(2025-10-20). Israel Police chief orders cops not to detain ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. haaretz.com A law enforcement source called the order 'illogical and impossible,' saying that the Military Police is inequipped to handle thousands of draft dodgers and that the police are 'afraid of protests' and don't want to enforce the law…
(2025-10-20). Baby, boom: How to keep Israeli kids busy on vacation? Take them to a minefield. haaretz.com Families from across Israel headed to Ein Almin in the Golan Heights. Why are mines still there, who put them there, and where else in the world does this happen?
(2025-10-20). Close Netanyahu ally and Likud CEO named to key U.S. diplomatic post amid legal concerns. haaretz.com Zuri Siso, an associate of Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu, is set to be Israel's consul general in Miami, where their son Yair lives. Government legal advisors said the cabinet had not explained what 'special qualifications' justify his appointment over a professional diplomat…
(2025-10-20). Top Netanyahu appointment as consul general in Miami faces legal hurdle. haaretz.com Zuri Siso, a close associate of Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu, is set to serve in the city where their son Yair lives. Government legal advisors wrote that the government had not explained what 'special qualifications' he holds that would justify his appointment to the role instead of appointing a professional diplomat…
(2025-10-20). Iran: Three Prisoners Dead after Denied Medical Care. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Exterior view of Evin prison. | © Wikipedia | (Beirut) — Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women's prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and 25, 2025, following a lack of medical care, Human Rights Watch said today. The deaths in custody of Soudabeh Asadi, Jamile Azizi, and 42-year-old political prisoner Somayeh Rashidi highlight Iranian authorities' violation of prisoners' right to life by causing or contributing to their deaths through denial of medical care. These cases point to the Iranian authorities' long-standing policy of denying pri…
(2025-10-20). EU Launches New LGBTIQ+ Strategy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Flags of the Europe waving in front of the Le Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission, in Brussels, Belgium in April 2024. | © 2024 Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-10-20). Feminist Foreign Policy During a Global Backlash. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of people take to the streets of Barcelona, Spain, in a massive demonstration for International Women's Day, March 8, 2025. | © 2025 Albert Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images…
(2025-10-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues. icrc.org Position paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-10-20). UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Laurent Gisel, Head of Arms and Conduct of Hostilities.
(2025-10-20). 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…
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). ICRC elects new vice-president. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). COP30: The ICRC's call to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity. icrc.org
(2025-10-20). Tanzania new era of authoritarianism. independent.co.ug 
President Hassan runs an electoral authoritarian state via crackdowns, censorship and opposition harassment COMMENT | DAN PAGET | As Tanzania's national elections approach, a familiar humdrum of coverage has emerged. It goes like this. In its crackdowns, censorship and harassment of the opposition, Tanzania is becoming increasingly repressive. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is seeking …
(2025-10-20). COMESA watchdog steps up oversight with tougher action on mergers. independent.co.ug 
The agency has reviewed more than 480 mergers and acquisitions, 50 restrictive business practices, and 60 consumer protection cases Nairobi, Kenya | Julius Businge | The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has reaffirmed its position as the regional watchdog for fair competition and consumer protection, releasing data that points to an expanding mandate in policing mergers, …
(2025-10-20). Millions join 'No Kings' protests across U.S. amid prolonged gov't shutdown. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across 2,700 U.S. cities and towns on Saturday for the second round of the nationwide "No Kings" protests, the largest single-day demonstration in American history. Following the first nationwide "No Kings" protest on June 14, this round of rallies, spanning …
(2025-10-20). Khamenei Rejects Both Trump's Diplomacy and His Military Boast. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U. S. President Donald Trump's offer for renewed talks and denied Trump's claim that the U. S. has destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities. Khamenei criticized Trump's approach, saying it is not a real deal if it involves coercion. The U. S. and Iran previously had five rounds of indirect …
(2025-10-20). Chinese Jets Edge Out the West. moderndiplomacy.eu Indonesia's decision to purchase 42 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10C fighter jets marks a major turning point in Southeast Asia's defence landscape, and, more broadly, in the global balance of power within the arms industry. The deal, worth over $9 billion as confirmed by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, represents Jakarta's first large-scale move away from its …
(2025-10-20). Mongolia's President Vetoes Ouster of PM Over Procedural Flaws. moderndiplomacy.eu Mongolia's president has vetoed a parliamentary decision to remove prime minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, according to the Montsame news agency. Lawmakers voted for his dismissal, mainly due to his appointment of a minister without consulting parliament. President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa identified procedural issues in the dismissal vote, including an incorrect voting method. This veto will be reviewed …
(2025-10-20). Is Asia Abandoning Trump? moderndiplomacy.eu In the chancelleries of Europe, a concerted, if anxious, effort is underway to manage the return of President Donald Trump. Leaders like Britain's Keir Starmer and France's Emmanuel Macron have embarked on a diplomatic offensive, seeking to lock in U.S. commitment to the Atlantic alliance through flattery and strategic engagement. This proactive stance marks a …
(2025-10-20). Drone Attack on Russian Gas Plant Forces Cut to Kazakh Oil Production. moderndiplomacy.eu A Ukrainian drone attack on the Orenburg gas plant in Russia has led Kazakhstan to cut production at its Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field by 25% to 30%. This plant, one of the largest gas processing facilities, had to stop taking gas from Kazakhstan after the attack. Ukraine confirmed targeting both the gas plant …
(2025-10-20). German Governing Coalition's Internal Divisions Threaten Reform Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing challenges in implementing key policies on pensions and military service, raising concerns about political instability in Germany. Merz's conservative party and the center-left Social Democrats formed a coalition five months ago to ensure stability after a previous coalition's collapse. However, this new coalition has a slim parliamentary majority and …
(2025-10-20). Orban's Dual Ties Make Budapest Trump-Putin Meeting Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin confirmed that Budapest will host a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's warm relationship with Trump and constructive engagement with Putin were key factors behind the choice. Why It Matters Hungary's selection underscores its unusual role as a bridge between Moscow and …
(2025-10-20). Pakistan: Kabul's Control of Militants Key to Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu A ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan depends on the Afghan Taliban being able to control militants who attack Pakistan, according to Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. This agreement was reached in Doha after days of deadly border clashes, marking the worst violence since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021. The fighting …
(2025-10-20). Russia Ready to Deepen Ties with Iran Across All Fronts. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia reaffirmed its commitment to broadening cooperation with Iran, signaling stronger political, military, and energy ties amid escalating tensions with the West. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow views Tehran as a "dynamic partner" and stands ready to expand cooperation "in all areas." The statement follows earlier U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites …
(2025-10-20). Ukraine Pursuing Massive Air Defense Buildup with 25 Patriots. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is set to buy 25 Patriot air defense systems, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This would greatly enhance Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian air attacks. Zelenskiy mentioned that these systems would be delivered annually for several years, and he plans to ask some European countries to prioritize Ukraine in receiving them. The …
(2025-10-20). Israel resumes ceasefire after strikes kill at least 45 in Gaza. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency, said the Israeli strikes killed 45 people and wounded scores more. Four hospitals in Gaza confirmed the toll to AFP, saying they had received the dead and wou…
(2025-10-20). Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to rescue shaky Gaza truce. newarab.com 
A Several strikes on Sunday killed at least 46 Palestinians across the enclave, with Israel saying it will stick to the ceasefire agreement again once its latest bout of violence ends. | Israeli forces targeted a shelter for the displac…
(2025-10-20). Fragile truce in Gaza after day of deadly Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to lift its aid blockade on An Israeli official told t…
(2025-10-20). Voters in Turkish Cyprus reject Erdogan-backed leader. newarab.com 
The breakaway territory of Almost 63 percent of voters in the territory, whose claim to statehood is recognised only by Turkey, backed former prime minister Tufan Erhurman as next president at the expense of Turkey's pick, Ersin Tatar, who polled 35 percent. | Cyprus has been divided sinc…
(2025-10-20). Trump told Zelenskyy to cede land or face "destruction" newarab.com 
Trump also declined to provide Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine's use, and mused about giving security guarantees to both Kyiv and Moscow, comments that the Ukrainian delegation found confusing, added the two sources, who requested anonymity to…
(2025-10-20). Russia signals move to deepen ties with Iran. newarab.com 
Moscow has close relations with Tehran and condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year. | Asked by reporters how Russia saw the development of events around Iran's nuclear programme and if Moscow would deepen ties with Tehran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: | "Russia is definitely ready to exp…
(2025-10-20). Airbase on Yemen island points to build-up of anti-Houthi forces. newarab.com 
A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of The airstrip on Zuqar Island provides yet another link in a network of offshore bases in a region key to international shipping, where the Houthis have attacked over 100 ships, sank four vessels and killed at least nine mariners during the Israel-Hamas war. | It could give a military force the ability to conduct a…
(2025-10-20). More Bedouin families leave Syria's Suweida province. newarab.com 
(2025-10-20). Brawl breaks out in Egypt table tennis team at Africa Cup. newarab.com 
A violent altercation broke out between two members of Star player Omar Assar clashed with teammate Mahmoud Ashraf Helmy in an incident that shocked spectators and prompted an investigation by the Egyptian The confrontation occurred during Egypt's match against Nigeria on Sunday, the final day of the tournamen…
(2025-10-20). Syria consul in Dubai 'defects' from government over Suweida. newarab.com 
Syria's consul-general to the UAE has announced his "
(2025-10-20). Japan coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to be first woman PM. newarab.com 
The 11th-hour agreement with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) came just a day before the lower house was due to vote on Takaichi's appointment as the fifth prime minister in as many years. | If she wins, she will take office the same day. | "I'm very much looking forward to working with you on efforts to make Japan's economy stronger, and to reshape Japan as a country that can be responsible for future generation…
(2025-10-20). 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?
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-20). 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.
(2025-10-20). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-10-20). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-20). Home truths about wind and solar power. onlineopinion.com.au The Senate's hunt for climate misinformation could start closer to home – with the myths about free wind, green energy, and endless sunshine.
(2025-10-20). March for Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Behind the March for Australia was quiet frustration — families struggling with rent, young men losing ground, and a country wondering who's really being heard.
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(2025-10-20). Economic Game-Changer: Sharif's FII9 Visit to Deepen Pakistan-Saudi Ties. thinktank.pk In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, in Riyadh. Often referred to as "Davos in the Desert," this prestigious annual gathering serves as a …
(2025-10-20). Is Cyber Warfare the New Battleground for US-China Rivalry? thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of global superpower rivalry, cyber accusations have become a recurring flashpoint between Beijing and Washington. China has ramped up its claims, pointing directly at the United States for orchestrating sophisticated digital assaults on critical infrastructure. This isn't just diplomatic posturing—it's a symptom of deeper tensions in an era where code can …
(2025-10-20). Is Mamdani the Secret Founder of the Anti-Trump Revolution? thinktank.pk In the swirling landscape of American politics, one name has repeatedly surfaced amid growing unrest: Zohran Mamdani. As a rising figure in New York City's political scene, this Democratic Socialist and state assembly member has positioned himself as a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, now back in the White House. With massive demonstrations …
(2025-10-20). Louvre Jewellery Heist : Paris Shocked by Biggest Robbery Since the Mona Lisa Theft. thinktank.pk A dramatic robbery has rocked the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris, as thieves made off with priceless royal jewellery from the Apollo Gallery — home to Napoleon's crown jewels. Mayor Ariel Weil compared the heist to the infamous 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa, calling it the Louvre's most serious robbery in over a century. …
(2025-10-20). Who is the guarantor of TRNC in the two-state solution. unitedworldint.com Let's put everyone's mind at ease: under no circumstances can Türkiye be separated from Cyprus. (Editorial note: This article has been written prior to yesterday's presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It maintains its actuality due to its structural and long-term analysis, UWI.) By Prof. Dr. Ata Atun / Member of the …
(2025-10-20). Work and funding underway to repair and program John Coltrane's Strawberry Mansion house. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The house where jazz legend John Coltrane lived in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood is on its way to becoming a public cultural space. | It has been the subject of tangled legal ownership for years and
(2025-10-20). Wrongfully evicted in snowstorm, blind man and daughters 'elated' by court clearance to resume lawsuit against Delaware. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? What is the state of Delaware's liability, if any, for unlawfully evicting a man who is blind and his two school-age daughters during a snowstorm while executing an order to remove the previous tenant? | What extra steps should armed court constables have taken — such as providing the eviction order for the previous tenant in braille — so William Murphy could have made a better argument that he and his girls were not supposed to be cast out of their tiny rowhouse…
(2025-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-20). Registration party in West Philly urges voters to get registered before tonight's deadline. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir and other elected officials hosted a pre-dawn party in West Philadelphia this morning in an effort to get people registered to vote in They came to the 52nd Street El stop armed with coffee and doughnuts in hopes of bringing more voters to the registration table. | "Just to meet voters where they are. Just to remind everyone that we do have a…
(2025-10-20). Conshohocken-area residents push back against proposed data center. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2025-10-20). Why urgent care clinics, once derided as 'doc in a box,' have spread like wildfire. whyy.org 
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(2025-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-20). Kada Scott case: New details released, suspect charged with arson, tampering with evidence. whyy.org This story originally appeared on New charges have been filed against the man charged in the disappearance of Philadelphia woman Keon King, 21, of South Philadelphia, is also now facing arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy and tampering with evidence, among other charges in connection with the c…
(2025-10-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-20). Israel massacres 45 Palestinians in a single day, exposing fraud of "peace" deal. wsws.org Israeli troops massacred 45 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday and further restricted aid shipments, in the deadliest day since the announcement of a "peace" agreement 10 days ago.
(2025-10-20). Australia: Labor's first home buyer scheme will drive house prices even higher. wsws.org Economists are warning that the scheme, which will do nothing to resolve the shortage of affordable housing, will lock millions of workers into unaffordable home loans.
(2025-10-20). US State Department revokes visas of 6 people for denouncing Charlie Kirk's politics. wsws.org In a major attack on free speech rights, the Trump administration revoked the visas of six people for their social media posts criticizing the fascist politics of Charlie Kirk after his death.
(2025-10-20). Tech jobs bloodbath continues with Amazon announcing new round of layoffs. wsws.org Amazon announced last week that it would be cutting thousands of employees as part of an ongoing series of layoffs at the tech giant. The move follows a previous series of massive job cuts at the company and in the technology sector as a whole.
(2025-10-20). This week in history: October 20-26. wsws.org Ivory Coast military coup leader ousted; Soviet Venera probes send back first images of Venus; Australian government outlaws Communist Party; Fascist Italy expands Somalia domain.
(2025-10-20). The October 18 "No Kings" demonstrations and the fight against Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org The more than 2,700 separate demonstrations, involving an estimated 7 million people, were, collectively, one of the largest political demonstrations in the history of the country.
(2025-10-20). Millions rally against fascism in "No Kings" protests. wsws.org Reflecting mass anger against attacks on democratic rights, rising inequality and fascism, millions of people gathered at thousands of demonstrations against dictatorship.
(2025-10-20). 4 construction workers die in Madrid construction site collapse. wsws.org On October 7, a building undergoing renovation in central Madrid to be converted into a luxury hotel collapsed, burying and killing four of the workers.
(2025-10-20). Madagascar president Rajoelina flees to France amid mass Gen Z protest. wsws.org While the mass mobilization advances social demands that can only be met through a struggle for workers' power and socialism, the army's intervention aims to defend bourgeois order and preserve the interests of imperialism and the national bourgeoisie.
(2025-10-20). Victims of Bangladesh garment factory fire included teenage workers from nearby slum. wsws.org The Bangladesh garment factory fire, which killed 16 workers, was not an "accident," but part of an ongoing industrial slaughter.
(2025-10-20). Letter from Christchurch building collapse victims in New Zealand to the families of the Tennessee explosives plant disaster. wsws.org Maan Alkaisi, whose wife was one of 115 people killed in the preventable collapse in 2011, addressed the families of the 16 people killed in the Accurate Energetic Systems munitions factory explosion in Tennessee.
(2025-10-20). 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for the discovery of Peripheral Immune Tolerance. wsws.org The prize honored discoveries that defined peripheral immune tolerance through regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the FOXP3 gene, revealing how the immune system distinguishes self from non-self and opening new paths for autoimmune and cancer therapies.