(2026-10-24). Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran. al-monitor.com The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. | Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United States seeking to enforce a blockade of Iran's ports and the Islamic republic trying to exert control over the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
(2026-10-24). Is The American Empire Going Broke? If So What Next? scheerpost.com Jack Rasmus, Counter Punch. There is increasing public discussion today, in the US and globally, about the trajectory of the American Empire. The discussion frequently cites the American Empire's increasingly apparent unwinnable wars in Iran and Ukraine; the Empire's failure to check the rise of China economically, politically and technologically; the challenge to American global economic …
(2026-10-24). Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Aden. aljazeera.com Houthi missiles reportedly struck a number of targets in Yemen, including Aden's airport and a coastguard base.
(2026-10-24). Joao Felix, not Ronaldo, scripts Al Nassr win against Neom in thrilling SPL match. ummid.com Al Nassr Football Club Tuesday October 20, 2026 defeated Neom in a thrilling Saudi Pro League 26/27 (SPL 26/27), also known as Roshn Saudi League (RSL), match thanks to the second half goal by the young and energetic Joao Felix.
(2026-10-24). Why Trump is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to accept Israeli help against Houthis. ummid.com The poisonous provocation, arriving after four years of a relatively stable ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, appears to be a carefully calculated Israeli incitement, channeled through US President Donald Trump.
(2026-10-24). Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Enas AlashrayOct 24 (Reuters) – Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, and lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached "advanced stages", a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters.The alert from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton came after Washington scaled back staffing at its mission in Saudi Arabia earlier this week in response to intensified attacks by Iran-allied Houthi forces.
(2026-10-24). UN sounds alarm on besieged Yemen city Taiz. al-monitor.com Time is running out to get aid into Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching Yemen's third-largest city, the United Nations said Friday. | Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, interim capital of the Saudi-backed, internationally-recognised government.
(2026-10-24). How The Upcoming U.S. And Israeli Elections Could Lead To The Third Round Of The Iran War. scheerpost.com Mitchell Plitnick Mondoweiss The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives. There is little doubt that the United States and Israel are about to renew the war on Iran …
(2026-10-24). Iran's new Military Doctrine is Designed to Make an Israeli-US Victory Pyrrhic. juancole.com
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-23). Araghchi slams Macron's flip-flop on Iran nuclear deal: 'Get your story straight'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly challenged French President Emmanuel Macron over his shifting positions on Iran's peaceful nuclear program and the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), urging him to "get your story straight."
apnews.com (2026-10-21). US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report saysLosing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year – and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.
(2026-10-24). Israel launches invasion of West Bank amid preparations for renewed onslaught against Iran. wsws.org Netanyahu sealed off the West Bank and announced a military operation of a kind not carried out since 1967, as the US and Israel prepare new strikes on Iran after the elections.
(2026-10-24). Pentagon's biggest Iran embarrassment? Destroyed US aircraft, bombed barracks & troops speak out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-24). Iran's Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in remarks broadcast on state TV ‚Å on Saturday, blamed the United States for the failure of an interim deal with Iran, but said there ‚Å should be a new attempt at concluding it. | "We were ‚Å having negotiations; the cowards [Americans] messed everything ‚Å up…I still think we should ‚Å go ‚&…
(2026-10-24). Post-US Iraq: The End of an Occupation or the Beginning of a Test? unitedworldint.com By Arman Ahmadi, International Affairs Researcher, from Tehran / Iran Empires rarely disappear overnight. They retreat in stages—through negotiations, gradual troop withdrawals, and quiet concessions—until the final convoy passes through the gates and a country is left to grapple with the consequences of their presence. For Iraq, that day came on September 30, 2026, when …
(2026-10-24). Russia: pragmatism not appeasement. tribune.com.pk 
With barely a couple of weeks remaining before the US midterm elections, one debate attracting particular attention is President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and its potential implications for the war in Ukraine. The prevailing interpretation is that Trump is motivated by two immediate objectives: lowering fuel prices to improve his electoral prospects and pressuring President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept his proposed terms for ending the war. | To me, however, this is a simplistic reading of Trump's intentions. I see a broader strategic purpose behind the move, one that…
(2026-10-24). Israel Demolishes Home Of Lebanese Journalist Whose Viral Film Exposed Pager Attack. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone The occupying Israeli army targeted a prominent Lebanese journalist when they pillaged and demolished his painstakingly-constructed family home located outside Israel's so-called "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon. Was it retaliation for his widely-viewed documentary on Israel's notorious pager attacks? Israeli soldiers have looted and demolished the family home of Radwan Mortada, a prominent …
(2026-10-24). Labour council declares anti-Zionism is antisemitism. skwawkbox.org The Israel lobby is at it again. The Israel-supporting council in Barnet, long an epicentre of the antisemitism scam, has approved a motion declaring anti-Zionism to be antisemitism. The motion targets the Green party's landmark declaration that Zionism is racism. Anti-Zionism is opposition to the racist colonial ideology that has led to Israel's genocide in …
(2026-10-24). We Beat The Trump Administration In Court. scheerpost.com Tariq Ra'ouf, Mondoweiss. Now we're going to the ICC to hold the U.S. accountable for the Gaza genocide. A recent lawsuit successfully challenged the Trump administration's assault on the International Criminal Court. Now, families like mine, whose relatives have been killed with U.S.-supplied weapons in Gaza, might finally have a chance at justice. Over the course …
(2026-10-24). Adam Johnson: How U.S. Media Helped Sell Israel's Genocide in Gaza. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer "The word genocide has implications and obligations. It's not just a buzzword." The bombs come from Washington. The justifications come through the news. As Israel devastated Gaza, leading U.S. media organizations repeatedly amplified official claims, minimized Palestinian suffering and presented the politicians supplying the weapons as concerned observers struggling to stop the killing. …
(2026-10-24). Israel's General Election: Fascist 1 vs Fascist 2. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Israel's general election on Tuesday is a contest between two fascists whose only disagreement is how to more efficiently commit genocide and ethnically cleanse the Palestinians. If Netanyahu loses to his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, don't be fooled by the liberal political and media establishment when they try to sell it …
(2026-10-24). Netanyahu May Lose Israeli Elections. That Won't Save Gaza From Occupation. truthout.org Israel is scheduled to hold general elections on October 27, with a fierce contest between incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party. These will be the first elections since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. |
(2026-10-24). Sunday 11/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Join a monthly demonstration at the Chevron in North Oakland, 5500 Telegraph in Oakland | FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 1-3 PM (RAIN CANCELS) | Signs and chants will be provided. Bring your energy and tambourines! | Israel's genocide machine couldn't run without power from Chevron. Israel's war on Gaza and Occupation of Palestine contributes to the climate catastrophe. Chevron supplies light and energy via its operation and co-ownership of two major Israeli-claimed fossil gas fields in the Mediterranean. | Chevron's extraction activities are funneling millions of dollars in tax revenues to Israeli government co…
(2026-10-24). UEFA Europa League: Why Banning Israeli Fans is Not Enough. ummid.com With or without spectators, as long as Israel is allowed to compete in UEFA Europa League, the apartheid state will continue finding its way back into the international sporting community, without accountability and without even ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-10-24). Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu. ummid.com There is something magnificently obscene about a civilization that treats association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sex trafficker, as a moral scandal but endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide, as statesmanship.
(2026-10-24). Shameful move by Pacific Islands Forum undermines decolonisation. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report In what is probably one of its most shameful acts ever, the Pacific Islands Forum has betrayed one of its founding principles in admitting Israel — already a global rogue pariah state — as a development partner in the middle of the genocide of an Indigenous…
(2026-10-24). Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA 'to create positive change'. aljazeera.com Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-10-24). 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe opens in France. radiohc.cu France hosted the opening of the 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe (ECRE) on Friday, which coincided with the start of the 4th "Cuba with Me" ("Cuba conmigo") Cultural Festival and a symbolic rose-planting ceremony at the Cuban Embassy. | As the ECRE marks its 20th anniversary, representatives from the new generation of the Cuban diaspora participated in the symbolic planting of roses — a gesture evoking the Cuban national hero, José Martí. | During the opening ceremony, Cuba's Ambassador to France, Yurielkys Sarduy Martínez, and Haydelin Díaz, president of the Coordinating Body for Cubans Residing…
(2026-10-24). Marco Rubio calls on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with CIA. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson and Kanishka SinghFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with the CIA as President Donald Trump said Washington would "take care of Cuba" after dealing with Iran and send in the top US diplomat to finish the deal.DETAILS AND QUOTES: • "We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran …then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal," Trump told a rally in Florida.
(2026-10-24). In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson, Maria Alejandra Cardona and Steve HollandFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc, to vow to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled.In a 90-minute speech in Fort Myers, Trump repeated more military action against Iran may lie ahead as he tries to address the causes of a spike in oil prices that has put Republicans on the defensive ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
(2026-10-24). Marco Rubio urges Cubans to collaborate with CIA to topple gov't. aljazeera.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to secretly work with the CIA to topple their government.
(2026-10-24). EE.UU. se apea con reclutamientos públicos de la CIA, debe haber mucho desespero. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, cuestionó este viernes el llamado público de funcionarios estadounidenses a colaborar con la Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA), tras un mensaje difundido en la red social X por el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | "Ahora EEUU se apea con reclutamientos públicos de la CIA. Debe haber mucho desespero o pobreza en la filas de la agencia cuando tiene que vender sus ofrecimientos como pasta de dientes", escribió Fernández de Cossío en su cuenta en esa plataforma. | En su cuenta en X, el viceministro cubano denunció el tono y el método…
(2026-10-24). Conquistamos nuestra independencia y estamos decididos a defenderla. radiohc.cu ´El gobierno de EE. UU. deja claro que no renuncia a sus ambiciones de dominación sobre Cuba ª, aseveró el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, por medio de x. | ´Es bueno recordar -dijo- que los cubanos alcanzamos desde el 1 ∞ de enero de 1959 nuestra verdadera independencia y estamos decididos a defenderla ª, ratificó. | El gobierno de EE.UU deja claro que no renuncia a sus ambiciones de dominación sobre #Cuba. | Es bueno recordar que los cubanos alcanzamos desde el 1o de Enero de 1959 nuestra verdadera independen…
(2026-10-24). William Morris: Art, Revolution, and the Dream of a Different Society. mronline.org 
In 1883 Morris joined the Democratic Federation. He lectured, sold socialist newspapers, and poured his money into the cause. "Apart from the desire to produce beautiful things," he wrote, "the leading passion of my life has been and is hatred of modern civilisation."
(2026-10-24). Israel Has Its Pretext for Total War on West Bank. scheerpost.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with his generals to discuss the offensive in Gaza in 2014. (Israeli Government Photo) Joe Lauria Consortium News After two Israeli soldiers were killed in Hebron four days before the election, Netanyahu threatened a new war, as CN predicted yesterday, reports Joe Lauria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened a major military …
(2026-10-24). Severe hunger stalks people in Gaza as bakeries close down. aljazeera.com Bakeries across Gaza are struggling to find flour to make bread for people desperate for food.
(2026-10-24). How have Democrats' policies shifted since the last major US election? aljazeera.com From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Venezuela: Opposition Rally Faces Poor Turnout as Journalist is Accused of Being Chavista 'Infiltrator'. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, October 22, the opposition rally called by María Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela party drew a small crowd in Caracas and Maracaibo. Meanwhile, thousands of women marched through the capital for health and peace. Telesur described the turnout as scant and said the mobilization showed the opposition's diminished popularity even among its supporters. …
(2026-10-24). Assassination behind bars: Three years on the martyrdom of Omar Daraghmeh in occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network marks three years on the martyrdom of Sheikh Omar Hamza Daraghmeh, Abu al-Nimr, in Zionist prisons on 23 October 2023, the first of now over 93 identified martyrs of the prisoners' movement inside occupation prisons since Al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October 2023. Daraghmeh, 58, from Tubas, was a prominent leader …
(2026-10-24). The Al-Khalil operation: The resistance lives and fights until liberation. samidoun.net 
Glory to the martyrs, Hamouda al-Ja'aba and Ahmad al-Ja'aba, who were martyred this morning during an operation they carried out at the Farsh al-Hawa military checkpoint imposed upon Palestinian land in al-Khalil (Hebron), in the West Bank of Occupied Palestine, which resulted in two confirmed fatalities and several injuries among the Zionist occupation forces. Ahmad …
(2026-10-24). Dominican Republic Cozies Up to Israel Amid Right Wing Surge in Latin America. truthout.org On August 24, the Dominican government adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, infamous for equating opposition to Israeli apartheid and Zionist colonialism with antisemitism. President Luis Abinader made the announcement in Santo Domingo, while speaking at an event organized by the U.S. Zionist organization Combat Antisemitism Movement. |
(2026-10-24). Saturday 10/24: Rally To Hold Scott Wiener Accountable! No More Anthropic Zionist Police Shills. indybay.org Koshland Park | Page & Buchanan St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-24). The World Order Beyond Polarity. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. The relative decline of Washington's unipolar command creates vital geopolitical openings. Yet shifting centres of power do not by themselves dismantle the corporate monopolies that shape international finance, technology, and production. For three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a constant stream of publications and news reports …
(2026-10-24). The Democratic Party Still Hates The Left. scheerpost.com Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. The Democratic Party is terrified of even small liberal reforms. And will not abide left leaning democrats thwarting their plans for austerity and neoliberal orthodoxy. "I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats win by five, because if that happens, they're hostage to the DSA. Hakeem …
(2026-10-24). Nazis Used To Make Fun Of Jewish Names, Just As Trump Makes Fun Of Ilhan Omar's. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The Republican Party's Islamophobia is going wild with its fixation on Arabic names. Now Donald Trump (whose family name was originally Drumpf) has come after Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's name. The naming system in contemporary America, with a forename, middle name(s) and a family surname, is only one way of naming. It is …
(2026-10-24). Arday cleared again of plagiarism but 'MSM' ignore. skwawkbox.org Professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge academic hounded to death by UK 'mainstream' media after allegations by white supremacist Nathan Cofnas, has been cleared of plagiarism. Again. Racist Israel-supporter Cofnas, whose own work has been described by colleagues as "a flood of shit", triggered international headlines among right-wing media eager to amplify Cofnas's claims that Black …
(2026-10-24). The Spirit of "Party Unity, My Ass" Is Back and Coming for the DSA (and El-Sayed). theintercept.com 
Centrist Democrats' calls to fall in line behind the party's nominee only ever seem to cut one way — and fall apart when their candidate loses.
(2026-10-24). Rain and hail offer Lahore residents reprieve, city's global AQI ranking slips to 13. tribune.com.pk 
Rain and hail were reported in several parts of Lahore on Saturday, improving air quality as the city ranked 13th among the world's most air-polluted cities, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 133. | Precipitation was reported in Gajjumata, Nishtar, Chungi, Walton, Township and Harbanspura, as well as Gulberg, DHA, Model Town and Raiwind Road areas. | According to the met department, the temperature of the provincial capital also dipped after precipitation. At 7pm, Lahore's minimum temperature stood at 18.5°C. | Read: Lahore tops polluted cities' list again | In the global ranking recorded around 8pm…
(2026-10-24). Four children killed, four injured as van plunges into ravine in AJK's Neelum Valley. tribune.com.pk 
Four children from the same family were killed, and four others were injured when a van carrying them to a religious school plunged into a deep ravine in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Neelum Valley on Saturday, police said. | According to Neelum Valley police, the van was travelling from Nagdar, about 20 kilometres from the district headquarters, Athmuqam, when the accident occurred. | The ill-fated vehicle plunged into a deep ravine near the Karen Bypass Link Road. | Read: Five killed as bus plunges into ravine in AJK | Police said the accident occurred on Saturday morning near Ghoray Nakkah Curve in Nagdar when t…
(2026-10-24). China proposes basic establishment of national blockchain network by 2030. tribune.com.pk 
China aims to largely complete its national blockchain network by 2030 and speed up the rollout of an intelligent internet, according to a plan outlining the country's digital development over the next five years. | The document, issued by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, also proposes the commercial launch of sixth-generation (6G) mobile services at an appropriate time. | It sets a broader goal of making significant progress in informatization by 2030, with digital technologies playing a greater role in advancing Chinese modernization. | China's internet penetration rate is expected to rise to 85 pe…
(2026-10-24). PTI retains Junaid Akbar as K-P president, grants authority to Noorul Haq Qadri in his absence. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday issued a notification stating that the party's provincial organisation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) would continue to function under the presidency of Junaid Akbar, highlighting no changes to the provincial cabinet or organisational structure until further orders. | The government and opposition failed to reach an agreement, and emergency and governor's rule were declared on October 11 after talks failed, following a PTI long march towards Islamabad that began on October 4. On the same day, police arrested 59 PTI workers in Swabi and s…
(2026-10-24). Pakistan seek tri-series final berth. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will look to extend their winning run when they face England in the third match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Sunday. | The match will start at 1pm PST, with victory securing Pakistan a place in the October 31 final. | Pakistan have won both their matches, beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs before defeating England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. | For England, the match is crucial. Having lost both their opening games, they must beat Pakistan to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. | Pakistan have twice defended 300-plus totals, but the Green-shirts will need to adapt to a new surfa…
(2026-10-24). Mpox claims another child's life in Sindh, this year's death toll rises to 12. tribune.com.pk 
Another child died of mpox in Karachi on Saturday, taking the number of deaths caused by the viral infection in Sindh this year to 12, as health authorities reported seven new cases over the past week and intensified surveillance, contact tracing, and treatment measures. | According to Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital spokesperson Rashid Khan, the child, a resident of Karachi, was being treated in the hospital in NIPA for monkeypox and passed away during treatment, further revealed that the patient had been transferred to the facility from a private hospital a few days earlier. | Khan said the total number o…
(2026-10-24). SHC orders transfer of thousands of narcotics cases to five special courts in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the transfer of thousands of pending cases registered under the Sindh Control of Narcotic Substances (CNS) Act, 2024, to the five newly constituted special courts in Karachi. | According to an official communication issued by SHC Member Inspection Team-II, Muhammad Jahangir Khan, on the directions of the chief justice, all district and sessions judges in Karachi South, East, West, Central and Malir have been instructed to ensure the transfer of the pending drug cases to the Special Courts constituted under Article 30 (Establishment of Special Court) of the CNS Act. | The…
(2026-10-24). Hina Javed murder case: DNA, polygraph tests point to domestic worker, says Maryam. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that DNA and polygraph test results indicate the alleged involvement of a domestic worker in the murder and sexual assault of Hina Javed, as investigations into the high-profile case remain ongoing. | Responding to a tweet by senior journalist Mubashir Zaidi drawing attention to the case, the chief minister said she was closely monitoring developments in the investigation. | However, she clarified that the investigation into Hina's murder and sexual assault had not yet concluded. | I am keeping a close watch. The DNA test results and polygraph test sug…
(2026-10-24). Bill Gates warns of 20 years of turmoil from artificial intelligence. tribune.com.pk 
Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could trigger two decades of economic and social upheaval, disrupting jobs and life even if the technology is managed successfully. | In an interview with the Decoder podcast posted Thursday, the Microsoft co-founder said the transition to an AI-driven economy would create winners and losers, potentially reshaping employment and raising questions about people's roles in society. | "My big concern is this 20-year transition period, where they'll have winners and losers and a lot of disruption," said Gates, 70, adding that society would have to navigate the upheaval…
(2026-10-24). Hitler's historic teahouse goes up in flames in Germany, arson suspected. tribune.com.pk 
Adolf Hitler's historic teahouse, known as the Eagle's Nest, went up in flames Friday evening in southern Germany, with police suspecting arson and arresting a man, local media reported Saturday. | Emergency services were alerted shortly after 9pm local time (1900GMT), prompting a major firefighting operation, German newspaper BILD reported. | The building, officially known as the Kehlsteinhaus, was already engulfed in flames when firefighters and police arrived, according to police. A police spokesperson told the newspaper that officers suspected arson. | Police said officers responding to the fire encountere…
(2026-10-24). 'Threat exists': Paris police warn of possible unrest ahead of protests. tribune.com.pk 
Paris police remained on alert Saturday over possible unrest in the French capital, with a police spokesperson warning that "the threat exists" following violent incidents last week. | Speaking to French broadcaster BFMTV, Paris Police Prefecture spokesperson Helene Denechere said authorities were taking the threat seriously and closely assessing the security situation ahead of planned demonstrations. | "The threat exists, it is being taken into consideration. Very serious acts were committed on Saturday, of a scale and violence that was underestimated. Today, it is being assessed," Denechere said. | Read: Fre…
(2026-10-24). Nishat Group and LUXEED sign strategic MoU to bring premium new energy vehicles to Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Nishat Group, one of Pakistan's largest and most established business groups, and premium new energy mobility brand LUXEED have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Wuhu. | Under the agreement, the two sides will combine their strengths and resources to introduce the LUXEED brand in Pakistan, advancing the country's new energy mobility ecosystem through technology integration and local synergy. Senior representatives of both companies attended the signing ceremony. | Nishat Group is one of the pillars of Pakistan's private sector, with deep roots in textiles, cement, banking, insurance, power and agricu…
(2026-10-24). Iraq says no US troops left in the country, not even advisers. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq's prime minister said a day earlier that no US troops were left in the country, including in advisory roles, as Baghdad moved to bring all weapons under state control by next June. | Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the absence of foreign forces had removed the justification armed factions previously cited for retaining their weapons. | He stressed that the government's decision to restrict weapons to state institutions was final and irreversible. | "By June 30, 2027, there will be no weapons outside the framework of the state," he said. | Al-Zaidi said the government reached agree…
(2026-10-24). The Destruction of the Amazon Is Central to the Bolsonaros' Vision for Brazil. truthout.org Bolsonarismo wasn't born at the ballot box. Before it became an electoral force, it had already been taking shape along the frontiers of Brazilian capitalism, through the expansion of a territorial logic that subordinated land, nature and social relations to private accumulation. That logic legitimized the destruction of common resources and delegitimized other ways of organizing life. In 2018… |
(2026-10-24). Trump Claims Ignorance as His Ambassador Threatens Strikes on Iran This Weekend. truthout.org When President Donald Trump landed in Florida for a Friday campaign rally, he dismissed comments from one of his own ambassadors that the US could strike Iran this weekend as part of his illegal nearly eight-month war — but once the commander-in-chief took the stage, he changed his tune, threatening more bloodshed. In an interview with online commentator Mario Nawfal published earlier Friday… |
(2026-10-24). Courts Reject Trump's Attempt at Deploying ICE to Intimidate Voters. truthout.org The Trump administration is attempting to intimidate Latino voters and naturalized citizens with the threat of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and arrests ahead of the midterm elections, democracy advocates are warning. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, has deployed federal agents in multiple states to knock on doors and demand voters verify their… |
(2026-10-24). Energy independence, defense, and strategic autonomy: How did the end of "European hegemony" come about? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In the rapidly reshaping global landscape, it seems that Europe today is not only trying to balance its relations with the United States and manage its economic competition with China. The decline of Europe's industrial sector, social unrest, energy uncertainties ahead of the coming winter, and shortcomings in defense are …
(2026-10-24). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2026-10-24). Who are the future voters of Pennsylvania and what do they want from their legislators? whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? At 17, Alessia Babouche can't vote or run for office in Pennsylvania. But she has already found a way to make her voice heard in Harrisburg. While balancing her high school education, she worked on the congressional campaign for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Chester County, and served on the youth advisory council for state Sen. Katie Muth, D-Chester County. She's also the co-founder and co-president of the Downingtown STEM Academy High School Democrats Chapter. | Babouc…
(2026-10-24). 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by Steve Tobin are installed at Media's Tyler Arboretum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Tyler Arboretum, near Media, Delaware County, has installed 50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by the Quakertown-based artist Steve Tobin. The yearlong exhibition is the largest art show the 650-acre open green space has ever attempted. | Tobin is perhaps best known for
(2026-10-24). FBI investigating Delaware politician's alleged 'bribe' to primary foe, after WHYY News exposed secretly recorded job offer. whyy.org 
(2026-10-24). Roy Hargrove Strasbourg/St. Denis. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-24). Mumia's supporters stand with France's student rebels. wibailoutpeople.org 
A riot cop pushes back Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko as he stands between police and high school protesters in Paris, Oct. 6, 2026. Police then tear-gassed the mayor and the students.
(2026-10-24). Europe in revolt: Austerity, war and the return of mass struggle. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). How the Trump Admin. Is Expanding the Definition of 'Terrorism' — and What It Means. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). DHS Was Designed As a Weapon. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-10-24). Building Unity GOTV Activities in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-10-24). In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced. wibailoutpeople.org MEDIA STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT DEIDRE MALONE In Support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced October 22, 2026 As President of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), I stand in solidarity with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and every woman in public service who has faced threats, intimidation, personal attacks or attempts …
(2026-10-24). Leaving Borders Behind Us. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 24, 2026 | Remarks at Welcome to #NoWar2026 Beyond Borders. Welcome to people from the other sides of countless borders from where I am — borders often effortlessly and thoughtlessly crossed by live images and audio of us, yet sometimes absurdly turned into barriers to some of our physical bodies — turned into such absurdities at enormous financial and environmental and cultural costs.
(2026-10-24). Showcasing the Inhumanity of War. worldbeyondwar.org 
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(2026-10-24). Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze. aljazeera.com Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
(2026-10-24). Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building. aljazeera.com Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub.
(2026-10-24). Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism. aljazeera.com Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.
(2026-10-24). Democracy by ZIP Code: Two Americas, one election. aljazeera.com How can Americans living just miles apart experience completely different versions of the American dream?
(2026-10-24). German police detain suspect after fire engulfs Hitler's Eagle's Nest. aljazeera.com No injuries were reported at the building, while police said a 'suspicious person' had been taken into custody.
(2026-10-24). Bayern say coach Kompany 'stable' in hospital but will be out for weeks. aljazeera.com Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during training on Friday but is said to be 'stable' in hospital.
(2026-10-24). Deadly 'racist' attack in France: Are hate crimes rising in Europe? aljazeera.com Monitoring group reports more Muslims in Europe face racial discrimination as 'terrorist' attack kills one in France.
(2026-10-24). France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert. aljazeera.com Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro debate policy proposals before run-off. aljazeera.com Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.
(2026-10-24). Ethiopian PM's advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability. aljazeera.com Advisor to Ethiopia's Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.
(2026-10-24). Just Eat apologises after AI-generated images blunder. aljazeera.com Just Eat has apologised after its AI-generated food images went viral for grossly misrepresenting menu items.
(2026-10-24). Ilhan Omar votes as Trump renews attacks amid federal probe. aljazeera.com US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.
(2026-10-24). Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.
(2026-10-24). Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). The Muslims finding belonging in southern Spain. aljazeera.com Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing Andalusia, drawn by traces of its past.
(2026-10-24). Chicago Bulls storm back from early deficit to beat Milwaukee Bucks in NBA. aljazeera.com Jayson Tatum puts up 36 as Boston Celtics send NY Knicks to second straight loss and Lakers surge past Clippers.
(2026-10-24). Massive chemical plant fire triggers mass evacuations in Mexico. aljazeera.com An explosive fire erupted on Friday at a chemical plant in Leon, Mexico.
(2026-10-24). Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump's DOJ suing in Alaska? aljazeera.com US government seeks to delay Alaska Senate result over concerns about two candidates with the same name.
(2026-10-24). Aston Villa vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow updates with build-up and team news from our live text commentary stream as Erling Haaland headlines.
(2026-10-24). Man arrested after fire breaks out at Hitler's former Alpine retreat. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Displaced West Bank Palestinians face growing hunger after UN cuts food aid. aljazeera.com Already struggling after losing homes to Israeli military operations, Palestinians face hardship as WFP halves aid.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economic growth in numbers. ecns.cn From a robust tourism market and rising foreign trade to the benefits of free trade port policies, a series of key figures offers a snapshot of the island province's economic momentum and growing openness to the world.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan's economy by the numbers. ecns.cn From steady economic growth to booming tourism and expanding foreign trade, Hainan, China's southern island province, is brimming with economic vitality.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan charts new paths to high-quality growth. ecns.cn As it advances the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the province is cultivating emerging industries, upgrading traditional sectors and exploring new frontiers to build a more diversified, innovation-driven economy.
(2026-10-24). Vibrant China: Hainan embraces new opportunities for growth. ecns.cn From seed innovation and the marine economy to aerospace, green development and the digital economy, China's island province of Hainan is unlocking new growth opportunities by leveraging its unique strengths.
(2026-10-24). Comicomment: 'Gray rhino' of Japan's neo-militarism gathers speed, threatening peace. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering and monetary donation to the Yasukuni Shrine on Oct. 17 and 19, while multiple Japanese government officials, senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and parliamentarians paid visits to the site recently. Such acts lay bare their deep-rooted erroneous perceptions on historical issues, as well as their sinister attempt to exonerate war criminals, reverse the verdict on aggression and pave the way for remilitarization.
(2026-10-24). Communications restored to pre-earthquake levels in quake-hit Xizang. ecns.cn All 628 mobile base stations disrupted by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have been restored, returning communications in the affected areas to pre-earthquake levels, the Xizang Communications Administration said Friday.
(2026-10-24). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from October 27 to 31, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Friday.
(2026-10-24). China's Heilongjiang ramps up farm exports as trade grows. ecns.cn Agricultural exports from China's Heilongjiang province rose 8.3% year on year to 8.61 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) in the first nine months of the year.
(2026-10-24). New direct air link connects Shenzhen with Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar. ecns.cn A direct passenger flight route between Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province and Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, opened Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Alxa's GI livestock goods make debut in Macao market. ecns.cn Cold-chain trucks carrying chilled meat from Alxa League in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region entered Macao through Gongbei Port on Wednesday, marking the debut of Alxa's three signature livestock products in Macao.
(2026-10-24). Miniature replica of ancient Great Wall reopens in Harbin. ecns.cn Visitors explore a miniature replica of the Great Wall at Harbin Children's Park in Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 23, 2026. The attraction, which had been closed for years, recently reopened after renovations, drawing crowds of tourists.
(2026-10-24). Typhoon Champi halts 56 ferry routes off Fujian, prompts relocation of 134,100 people. ecns.cn Champi has brought winds of Force 8 or stronger (at least 62 kph, or 39 mph) to coastal areas of southeastern China's Fujian province, prompting the suspension of 56 passenger ferry routes and the relocation of 134,100 people from at-risk areas, authorities said Friday.
(2026-10-24). China's Han Miaoyu wins para powerlifting gold, sets Asian record at Aichi-Nagoya Games. ecns.cn China's Han Miaoyu won gold in the women's up to 79kg para powerlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Thursday, lifting 152 kilograms on her fourth attempt to set an Asian record, according to the Heilongjiang Federation of the Disabled.
(2026-10-24). Baqen earthquake in Xizang leaves 16 dead, 76 injured. ecns.cn A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has killed 16 people and injured 76 as of 1 p.m. Friday, the Nagqu city government said at a news conference.
(2026-10-24). Art exhibition marking 90th anniversary of Long March opens in Zunyi. ecns.cn An art exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March opened Thursday at the Zunyi Art Museum in Zunyi in southwestern China's Guizhou province, featuring more than 90 artworks from three Chinese cities.
(2026-10-24). 501 aftershocks recorded after 7.0-magnitude quake in Xizang. ecns.cn A total of 501 aftershocks had been recorded following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen County, Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as of noon Friday.
(2026-10-24). AI-generated boy's hardship tales target older Chinese consumers. ecns.cn An AI-generated character posing as an unfortunate young boy is exploiting older Chinese consumers on short-video platforms, using fabricated tales of hardship to elicit sympathy and drive online sales, Chinese media reported.
(2026-10-24). Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Xizang kills 16; first relief supplies arrive. ecns.cn Relief supplies from central, regional, city and county authorities have begun arriving in the affected area after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10: 33 p.m. Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line. ecns.cn With an excavation diameter of 16.68 meters and a total length of about 125 meters, the machine will soon be deployed to a transportation project in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province.
(2026-10-24). Western Theater Command Air Force deploys drone to survey earthquake-hit area in Xizang. ecns.cn A drone operated by the Western Theater Command Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was dispatched to the earthquake-hit area in Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, shortly after midnight Friday to conduct an aerial survey, according to the official WeChat account of the People's Air Force.
(2026-10-24). U.S. investment in China rises 7.7% in first nine months: MOC. ecns.cn U.S. investment in China rose by 7.7% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while investment from France and Switzerland increased by 31.8% and 26%, respectively, Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Chenghua said Thursday.
(2026-10-24). China urges restraint to prevent Middle East conflict from spreading to the Horn of Africa. ecns.cn China on Thursday warned against the Middle East conflict spilling over into the Horn of Africa, stressing that the northeastern African region should "never become an arena for geopolitics."
(2026-10-24). China secures over 80% of new ship orders worldwide in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry maintained its leading position in the global market during the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Friday.
(2026-10-24). There is no gray area on the Taiwan question: Chinese FM. ecns.cn There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippines should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.
(2026-10-24). Lana Nusseibeh: UAE diplomat vying for UN's top job. geo.tv Nusseibeh attends Session III: Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition of the annual Kultaranta Talks at the Finnish President's summer residence, Kultaranta, in Naantali, Finland, June 11, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-10-24). Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest', say German police. geo.tv Smoke and fire rise following a fire incident at the Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, in this handout image released October 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-24). 'Weak' Zelensky pleads for air defence systems as all US weapons are redirected to the Middle East. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against Donald Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up diesel prices in the United States, calling the accusation "absolutely not true" and "unacceptable." Zelensky also criticised Trump for blaming Kyiv rather than Moscow, amid growing friction over reported intelligence-sharing and Starlink restrictions—allegations the White House has denied.
(2026-10-24). Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Sudan: Aerial attacks on populated areas are endangering civilian lives. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Dnipro: improving continuity of care for prisoners of war through coordination. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Egypt: ICRC and Al-Azhar University Discuss Common Humanitarian Principles in International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ethiopia: ICRC responds to humanitarian needs amid renewed hostilities in the north. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Letters from families to prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana'a. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). National Society Investment Alliance announces 2026 grants to 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: ICRC-supported health facilities see 18 per cent rise in malnutrition cases. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement on universal jurisdiction to the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Donetsk: The quiet that conflict takes away. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Statement to the UN General Assembly's First Committee. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Second international expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Middle East: ICRC president calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Tree of Solidarity: A Tribute to Humanitarian Workers. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Ukraine: Humanity as a lifelong mission. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI and cyber operations in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Frequently asked questions: AI decision-support systems in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Dhandayudhapani Swamy: The Importance of Palani Murugan. indybay.org Discover the Palani Murugan brass idol from IdolBrass, inspired by Lord Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the revered deity worshipped at the Palani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu. Also known as Palani Andavar, Bala Murugan, and Dhandayuthapani, Lord Murugan holds a special place in Tamil Hindu tradition…
(2026-10-24). Saneeswaran : The Role of Shani Bhagavan in Hindu Tradition. indybay.org Explore the traditional Navagraha Sani Bhagavan bronze idol from IdolBronze, crafted for Hindu worship, home pooja rooms, and devotional collections. Also known as Shani Dev, Shani Bhagavan, Saturn God, and Saneeswarar…
(2026-10-24). Ami Chen Mills – An Interview with Candidate for Santa Cruz Mayor. indybay.org Audio interview with Ami Chen Mills, candidate for Santa Cruz, California mayor in Nov. 3, 2026 runoff election.
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Who Controls the Ballot Box? The Authoritarian Fight for Federal Control of Our Votes. indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-24). Wednesday 11/4: Protect the Vote Interfaith Gathering and March. indybay.org 10am – First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oaklnad, CA | 11am – March to Federal Building, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Come to a Ballot Party! indybay.org Park Branch : Library | 1833 Page/Cole…
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: ICE Out of The Bay Emergency Rally at Highland Hospital. indybay.org Highland Hospital main entrance | Stuart St & East 31st St | Oakland, CA…
(2026-10-24). "Say No To Blood Tech" At Apple With Fired Apple Worker & Organizer Tarik Ra'ouf. indybay.org Apple has a sordid and criminal role from Palestine to the Congo and Apple tech organizer Tarik Ra'ouf talks about it's role internationally and in the United States where it shuts down stores and fires workers who want to have a union.
(2026-10-24). Sunday 11/1: End the ICE Age: Butterflies of Remembrance. indybay.org In front of Olympus Bakery on Castro | 135 Castro St | Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-10-24). Monday 10/26: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-24). Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated From Idaho Fur Farm. indybay.org Second Massive Liberation of Captive Mink This Season…
(2026-10-24). Saturday 10/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-10-24). Bay Area Residents to March in SF for Bill to End Federally Funded Dog, Cat Experiments. indybay.org Marchers to speak outside Nancy Pelosi's Office, urging her to support the COMPACT Act…
(2026-10-24). SF Billionaires, Gentrification, Politics & Capture of SF With Phoenix Proj Julie Pitta. indybay.org The techno billionaires have directly taken over the Democratic Party and are implementing their program in San Francisco with ballot propositions which will reshaped San Francisco. Julie Pitta with the Phoenix Project talks with WorkWeek about the gentrification in San Francisco and how the billionaires are reshaping San Francisco with the support of Mayor Lurie and their Board Of Supervisors.
(2026-10-24). A 2026 Checklist for Bay Area Immigrant Families: Documents, Rights, Services and Safety. indybay.org Immigrant families across the Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland to San José, Richmond and the Peninsula, are dealing with changing federal policies and a lot of uncertainty. This checklist is meant to help families get organized, protect themselves and connect with trusted local help. It does not replace advice from a qualified immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative, and rules can change quickly, so please check official sources before acting on anything.
(2026-10-24). National Guard threaten Washington D.C. voters. indybay.org Trump's armed goons frighten and are threatening to voters at official ballot drop boxes in Washington D.C.
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday Fandango – Historic Folsom District. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza, Historic Folsom…
(2026-10-24). Wednesday 11/18: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-10-24). Thousands Of CA SEIU 1000 Workers Have Statewide ULP Strike & Hundreds Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org SEIU 1000 which represents 100,000 workers at the State of California had an unfair labor strike UFL because of the refusal of the Newsom administration to seriously bargain with them. They rallied at the California Public Utility Commission in San Francisco on October 21, 2026…
(2026-10-24). Friday 10/23: Virtual Phonebank for Angie Nixon. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/angieforflorida/event/10……
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Sacramento: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote – Protest Against Authoritarianism w/ NNU. indybay.org Meeting point: Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve | 2230 River Plaza Dr. | Sacramento, CA 95833 | All community members are asked to join in protesting alongside the nurses. | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt!
(2026-10-24). Tuesday 10/27: Oakland: Protect Our Patients & Our Vote Protest. indybay.org Meet at CNA HQ, 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, | then we march to Kaiser Permanente HQ | The first 200 attendees will get a light stick and a t-shirt! | This PEACEFUL protest is part of a nationwide day of strategic action…
(2026-10-24). Why ultra-Orthodox Parties hold so much Sway in Israeli Politics. juancole.com
(2026-10-24). Trump signals fresh military action against Iran if deal not reached, warns of 'epic fury'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has hinted at possible fresh military action against Iran, saying Washington could launch another operation if Tehran fails to reach a deal with the United States.His remarks came hours after US envoy Tom Barrack said American strikes against Iran could take place as early as this weekend. Questioning Tehran's strategic foresight, Trump said, "If they're smart, they'll just say, 'Let's get down to business.' But, you know, I doubt they'll do that because perhaps they're not smart.""We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said at a rally in Florida on Friday, referring…
(2026-10-24). FBI arrests India's most wanted gangster Himanshu Bhau, New Delhi to seek extradition. ptcnews.tv Haryana gangster Himanshu Bhau, one of India's most-wanted fugitives, has reportedly been arrested in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to information available to India Today.Bhau is wanted in several criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder and extortion, registered in Delhi and Haryana.His real name is Himanshu Ritoliya, and he belongs to Ritoli village in Haryana's Rohtak district. He is accused of running a criminal network across Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab while staying abroad.An Interpol Red Notice was issued against him in August 2023 at the request of…
(2026-10-24). The global rebellion of youth and workers and the war frenzy of the ruling class. wsws.org The crisis that drives the bourgeoisie to war is drawing ever broader sections of the working class into struggle on a world scale.
(2026-10-24). Europe's student protests and the intervention of the working class. wsws.org Major strikes and national days of protest are planned for November in several of the countries affected, in which millions of workers will take part. A fundamental class conflict is developing, one that directly raises the question of power.
(2026-10-24). Brazil stages presidential runoff amid global eruption of class struggle. wsws.org Brazilians return to the polls on October 25 for the presidential runoff amid an eruption of the class struggle on a world scale.
(2026-10-24). US measles cases double last year's total as Pennsylvania records a sixth death. wsws.org The United States recorded no measles death at all between 2016 and 2024. Three were reported last year. Pennsylvania by itself has now recorded six in 2026, the latest a 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County.
(2026-10-24). Mexican government and VW's "independent" union seek to impose third tentative agreement after six strike deadlines. wsws.org The Sheinbaum government's labor authorities have publicly praised Volkswagen and the SITIAVW for overriding two "no" votes.
(2026-10-24). Chile's private pension funds lose billions: Legalized robbery of the working class. wsws.org The entire purpose of the pension system imposed by the Pinochet dictatorship in 1981 has been to convert the compulsory savings of the working class into a reservoir of capital for the Chilean oligarchy and the global financial markets.
(2026-10-24). Australia: What the union-Labor sellout of Victorian doctors reveals. wsws.org The betrayal of doctors is a graphic demonstration of the treacherous role of the trade unions, which are presiding over the further evisceration of a public health system already in an advanced state of crisis.
(2026-10-24). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Thousands of Punjab state bus workers launch indefinite strike; Bangladesh garment workers defy police attacks to demand living wage; Australia: Victorian allied health workers escalate bans after rejecting Labor's offer; University of Sydney staff strike for 24 hours.
(2026-10-24). Attorney's minute-by-minute account exposes Christa Pike's torture in Tennessee death chamber. wsws.org Attorney Randy Spivey's sworn declaration documents repeated attempts to find a vein, burning pain during the injection and prolonged gasping and choking before Pike was taken to a hospital.
(2026-10-24). IYSSE meeting in Sri Lanka demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The IYSSE event on Zoom was live-streamed simultaneously on the Socialist Equality Party's (SEP) Facebook page in Sinhala and Tamil, attracting significant interest.
(2026-10-24). New Zealand election: Workers speak with Socialist Equality Group on war and the social crisis. wsws.org Workers in Lower Hutt spoke with the SEG's election campaign team about their experiences with the housing crisis, unemployment, and the expanding global war.
(2026-10-24). British Columbia voters go to the polls amid deep disaffection with the political establishment. wsws.org BC NDP Premier David Eby called the early vote with the aim of strengthening his government's hand to impose austerity and push through big business and war-related development projects.
(2026-10-24). British-Indian £90m fraud mastermind traced in Dubai despite 20-year UK jail sentence. geo.tv British-Indian businessman Arif Patel, convicted in a £90 million fraud case, poses for a photo. — BBC/File
(2026-10-24). The Silence of the West: 17-year-old IR journalist from Lugansk speaks at OSCE Vienna Discussions with a call to protect the Donbass children. international-reporters.com Yesterday, a working session on the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of minors was held as part of the OSCE Vienna Discussions on the humanitarian dimension. One of the speakers at the event was 17-year-old International Reporters correspondent Faina Savenkova from Lugansk. In her…
(2026-10-24). The EU/NATO calls for a military operation in the Black Sea. international-reporters.com On 22 October, the European Parliament adopted a resolution proposing to conduct an EU naval operation in the Black Sea. 432 MEPs voted in favour of the document.The reason is the usual one: attacks on civilian ships off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria, for which European parliamentarians hold…
(2026-10-24). EU/NATO further military initiatives. international-reporters.com The militarisation of Europe – preparing for a war against RussiaIn 2027, the European Union plans to create an "Arctic Cable Centre" to coordinate the protection of underwater communications lines (cables) in the Arctic.The stated reason for this is allegedly the danger of sabotage acts by Russia…
(2026-10-24). Alexei Karyakin: The liberation of Russian lands has begun, this process cannot be stopped. international-reporters.com How do you now, years later, assess the events in Luhansk since 2014? What was the main thing then?How can one assess what has already happened? We made our choice — and we are seeing it through to the end. One of the main ideas was reunification with the Russian Federation. We achieved this at a…
(2026-10-24). German tanks roll eastward. international-reporters.com The militarization of Europe – preparing for a war against RussiaIn November and December 2026, a series of large-scale military exercises are planned in Lithuania: "Grand Eagle" and "Freedom Shield 26-2". Contrary to the alliance's statements about the "defensive" character of these measures, the…
(2026-10-24). Ukraine's Sordid Descent into Inhumanity. international-reporters.com On October 20, 2026, Russian war correspondent Yuri Kotenok reported in a Telegram post that a gruesome video showing the decapitated bodies of four Russian soldiers, their heads mounted on spikes, was actively circulating across Ukrainian social media networks. That same evening, fellow Russian…
(2026-10-24). Jordan: Death toll rises to eight after attack on Orthodox church in Karak. international-reporters.com The death toll from a terrorist attack carried out Friday against a Greek Orthodox church in the southern village of Hamoud, in the Karak Governorate, has reached eight dead and 40 injured, officials confirmed.The assault unfolded at approximately 3: 00 p.m. as between 150 and 200 worshippers…
(2026-10-24). AIPAC Is Spending Millions — Just Not Under Its Own Name. levernews.com 
The money bomb dropped out of nowhere.In February 2026, weeks before Illinois' Democratic primary races, two newly formed political action committees (PACs) began unleashing millions in the race for the state's 9th Congressional District, which includes parts of Chicago. Named Elect Chicago Women and Chicago Progressive Partnership, the groups deployed
(2026-10-24). You Love To See It: Cantering For Good News. levernews.com Good things are happening! New York trots to progress, reservations fight for preservation, California recognizes the importance of a hug, and South Dakota doles out some high fives. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | New York…
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies. aljazeera.com The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Train slams into crane that collapsed onto railway line in Brazil. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a train collided with a crane that had fallen onto railway tracks in Brazil.
(2026-10-24). Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests. aljazeera.com Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.
(2026-10-24). Could Israel's military crackdown influence Tuesday's election? aljazeera.com Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.
(2026-10-24). Arsenal join Man City at Premier League summit, Spurs shock Chelsea 2-0. aljazeera.com Gunners capitalise on City's first loss of the season, while Spurs get second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.
(2026-10-24). Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov't days before election. aljazeera.com Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.
(2026-10-24). Thousands join Paris protests as authorities clamp down on disorder. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters are on the streets of Paris for a second weekend.
(2026-10-24). Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location. aljazeera.com Trump's remarks come amid a fractious moment between the US president and the journalists who cover him.
(2026-10-24). About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain's state pension scheme. aljazeera.com Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.
(2026-10-24). More than 2,000 forced from homes in Hebron amid Israel's West Bank raids. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Hebron are 'living in fear' with the city closed, while Israeli forces arrest dozens across the West Bank.
(2026-10-24). Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll. aljazeera.com The race between Brazil's president and the right-wing senator has tightened in recent days.
(2026-10-24). Hundreds of Italian soldiers deployed as thousands protest in Milan. aljazeera.com The Italian government sent hundreds of soldiers to the country's fashion and financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.
(2026-10-24). Why Israeli tourists and investors are unsettling Cypriots. aljazeera.com Cypriots say the influx of Israelis is threatening local businesses and pushing communities out of their neighbourhoods.
(2026-10-24). Full lockdown of occupied West Bank begins. aljazeera.com The Israeli army begins its lockdown and military operations across the West Bank.
(2026-10-24). Ballon d'Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid and France record win it? aljazeera.com Despite not winning silverware last season, Mbappe has been clear his goal to clinch the Ballon d'Or.
(2026-10-24). Man City beaten at Aston Villa as perfect Premier League start ends. aljazeera.com Nicolas Jackson scores twice – either side of an Erling Haaland header – as Aston Villa beat Man City 2-1 at Villa Park.
(2026-10-24). A smash hit: Pumpkins take flight as Jefferson University students put engineering skills to the test. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? It isn't unusual for baseballs to clear the fence at Thomas Jefferson University's Alumni Field. | But on Saturday, it was a bright orange pumpkin that sailed 338 feet through a cloudless blue sky, falling just short of the edge of the ballpark. | It might not have been a home run, but that launch earned one of seven student teams the title in the College of Architecture, Design and Engineering's inaugural "Pumpkin RAMpage" event. | Seven teams of architecture, desig…
(2026-10-24). TikTok Revolt in France: A New Generation Takes To The Streets. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-10-24). Karachi's autumn heat was a warning nobody read. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi is not supposed to sweat in September, and it is certainly not supposed to do so in November. These are the months when the city exhales, evenings turn bearable, and families plan weddings and long walks by the sea. This year the calendar and the thermometer refused to agree. Days stayed hot, nights stayed heavy, and the relief that autumn traditionally promises arrived late or not at all. | What happened next is the real story, and it is not a story about weather. It is about attention. Above-normal heat in the shoulder months was widely noticed and quietly forgotten. A forecast was shared, a few offi…
(2026-10-24). The perils of sacred politics. tribune.com.pk 
Religion has always been a useful political tool. Unlike ordinary political slogans, faith speaks to people's deepest convictions. It gives leaders something that political manifestos rarely can: moral authority. History is full of examples. Kings in medieval Europe claimed they ruled by divine right. Across the Muslim world, rulers often sought religious endorsement to strengthen their legitimacy. Politics gains power when it borrows the language of faith. | Pakistan is no exception. In fact, it may be one of the clearest examples of this pattern. Almost every major political leader has, at one point or anoth…
(2026-10-24). A prescription for shortages. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-24). LHC moved for probe into killing of man accused of running over Multan teenager. tribune.com.pk 
An application was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday seeking a transparent investigation into the alleged killing of the primary suspect in the Multan Waseem Abbas case in a police encounter. | The Judicial Activism Panel filed the application and also questioned the legal status and authority of the Crime Control Department (CCD). | The petition maintained that every citizen was entitled to a fair trial under the Constitution and called for an impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Tauqeer's death. | Read: Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in CCD encounter | It al…
(2026-10-24). Punjab bans permanent police escorts for ministers, MPAs among others. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday directed that no permanent police squad be deployed with provincial ministers, members of the provincial assembly and other individuals. | Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sajid Zafar Dall issued a notification conveying the decision. | According to the notification, provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, parliamentary secretaries, chairpersons of standing committees and members of the Punjab Assembly will not be allowed to retain permanent police escorts. | The restriction also applies to government officials and private individuals. | Read:…
(2026-10-24). Unregistered shelter homes leave children beyond effective oversight. tribune.com.pk 
For hundreds of orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children in Punjab, a shelter home is meant to be a place of safety. Yet many of the private institutions housing these children remain outside the government's full oversight, leaving authorities without a clear and up-to-date picture of how many children are living there, under what conditions, and whether they are safe. | According to the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), only 14 shelter homes have been licensed, while more than 50 remain unregistered. A 2021-22 CPWB mapping study, conducted with UNICEF Pakistan, identified 105 residential care in…
(2026-10-24). Child safety concerns mount as unregistered shelter homes escape oversight in Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
For hundreds of orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children in Punjab, a shelter home is meant to be a place of safety. Yet many of the private institutions housing these children remain outside the government's full oversight, leaving authorities without a clear and up-to-date picture of how many children are living there, under what conditions, and whether they are safe. | According to the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), only 14 shelter homes have been licensed, while more than 50 remain unregistered. A 2021-22 CPWB mapping study, conducted with UNICEF Pakistan, identified 105 residential care i…
(2026-10-24). AJK marks 79th Foundation Day, pays tribute to Kashmiri people. tribune.com.pk 
The 79th Foundation Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was celebrated across the region on Saturday with enthusiasm and national fervour, with the main ceremony held here to pay tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people for freedom. | The main function was held at Parade Ground, where AJK President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Khan was the chief guest. | Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani, cabinet ministers, members of the Legislative Assembly, senior military officers, government secretaries, political leaders and people from various walks of life attended the ceremony. | Read: AJK President Naqi, chi…
(2026-10-24). Israel's elections and not so great expectations for peace. responsiblestatecraft.org Israelis head to the polls on
(2026-10-24). The Courage to Keep the Oath. progressivehub.net JEFFREY STERLING…
(2026-10-24). Friday Nite Videos | October 23, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | October 23, 2026 |
(2026-10-24). The Religious Left Makes a Play for Red-State Conservatives. portside.org The Religious Left Makes a Play for Red-State Conservatives |
(2026-10-24). Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel's Future. portside.org Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel's Future |
(2026-10-24). How Tech Billionaires Are Disrupting Biomedical Science. portside.org How Tech Billionaires Are Disrupting Biomedical Science |
(2026-10-24). Trump's Vile Defense of 'That Ad'. portside.org Trump's Vile Defense of 'That Ad' |
(2026-10-24). NY AG Letitia James Files To Dismiss Motion To Bar Her From Investigating Cornell 7 Case. newsone.com 
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty | New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a response, opposing an effort to bar her from acting as special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape investigation over what defendants' lawyers described as public comments that "made it clear that she has formed an opinion about the case." | As we
(2026-10-24). Trump Sues Alaska To Stop A Senate Election If His Guy Loses. newsone.com 
Source: | In what can only be called one of the greatest trolls in American history, a man named Dan Sullivan entered Alaska's Senate race knowing he shared the name of Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The confusion is brilliant. | The only problem is that the Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate election if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, because apparently the Senate balance of power is so precarious that a man with
(2026-10-24). Amid Executive Shakeup, Indiana Fever Must Confront Fan Racism. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | Every so often a story comes along that reminds us that God don't like ugly, and he ain't too fond of pretty, either. | The Indiana Fever, its front office, players, and fans have spent the better part of the past three WNBA seasons stockpiling both. | The ugly came from the Fever's now former front office, who turned a blind eye to years of
(2026-10-24). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-24). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-24). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-24). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-24). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-24). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-24). Christian Myth Debunked: "The Qur'an Copied the Apocrypha" muslimskeptic.com One of the most common accusations raised in modern Christian-Muslim polemics is the assertion that the Qur'an supposedly "copied" its narratives about Jesus from apocryphal Christian literature. The Qur'an records Jesus (peace upon him) speaking from the cradle (Qur'an 19: 29—33) and creating birds from clay by God's permission (Qur'an 3: 49; 5: 110). Similar stories appear in …
(2026-10-24). Is the best mathematician in the world an AI model? mronline.org 
ON October 6, 2026, OpenAI put out a document announcing new solutions to longstanding mathematical problems proved by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model.
(2026-10-24). The normality of evil: Reflections on the "NAZA" documentary. mronline.org 
Hannah Arendt's characterization of Eichmann as representing "The Banality of Evil," the subtitle of her book Eichmann in Jerusalem, shocked many people.
(2026-10-24). Is China's foreign policy good enough? mronline.org 
BEN CHACKO recommends corrective to the scaremongering: a collection of essays whose common theme is that China's rise is overwhelmingly positive.
(2026-10-24). Don't pretend the 'War on Drugs' has anything to do with fighting drugs. mronline.org 
Addressing the UN General Assembly in September, Donald Trump gloated about his strategy toward "narcoterrorist" cartels, the menace du jour in the United States' self-declared backyard. Pulling numbers out of his ass per usual, Trump claimed that the manic bombing campaign against alleged seafaring narcoterrorists (read: fishermen) in Central and South America has cut maritime …
(2026-10-24). Brazil's election is a referendum on Israel, and the last hurdle for Latin America's pro-Israel right. mondoweiss.net 
Brazil's Oct. 25 presidential runoff is a referendum on Israel and the final test of Latin America's rightward swing, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offering starkly different paths for Palestine.
(2026-10-24). Dominican Republic becomes latest Latin American country to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition amid regional shift to the right. mondoweiss.net 
Adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism has become a marker of Latin America's rightward shift, as governments across the region align with Israeli foreign policy and move to criminalize solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-10-24). Big Tech and authoritarian states: Belarus. globalvoices.org A Global Voices video podcast on the state of digital repression in BelarusGlobal VoicesInterviewer: Daria Dergacheva | Guest: Mikhail Doroshevich. | This post is part of Global Voices' October 2026 Spotlight series, " Big Tech and Authoritarianism." In this Spotlight, we explore how Big Tech facilitates and hinders authoritarian governments and practices, and how these choices influence the Global South. You can support this coverage by donating (2026-10-24). In Brazil's elections, big techs' transparency and cooperation policies translate as governance washing, according to this expert. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-24). Another FT article today that is indispensable to those who wish to understand where US-Russian relations may be headed. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-24). An Open Letter to Edward Luce on his Opinion article "Putin's American Friends" in the FT. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-24). Discovered: Hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by cancer drug paclitaxel. ummid.com Tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide, researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered.
(2026-10-24). 'Rattled': U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar said after raids on her home. ummid.com Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, said she has been rattled by the raids conducted by federal officers last week on her home in Washington DC.
(2026-10-24). Meet Nashik Girl Sakshi Who Secured AIR 1 in CA Inter Sep 2026. ummid.com Marking another success in her extraordinary career, Sakshi Chandak has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CA Intermediate Exams the result of which was announced today.
(2026-10-24). CA Inter Sept 2026 Result: Neel, Sakshi, Shruti Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Neel Rajesh Shah, Chandak Sakshi and Shruti V have topped the CA Inter September 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Thursday October 22, 2026.
(2026-10-24). Watch: He waited 10 years to call Adhan in Masjid Nabawi. Then this happened. ummid.com This is the story of Sheikh Muhammad Marwan Qassaas, the youngest Muadhin of Masjid An Nabawi, who waited 10 long years for the appointment on the coveted post…
(2026-10-24). Hardeep Puri-Jeffrey Epstein 'connections' haunt Modi govt again. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government in New Delhi found itself in problem once again over the 'curious connections' between Hardeep Singh Puri and Jeffrey Epstein after the photos of the Union Petroleum Minister with the sex offender surfaced online.
(2026-10-24). The Human Toll of Collapsing Madrasa Ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com The stance on Madarasas in Uttar Pradesh changed dramatically between 2017 and 2026; from public promises of 'modernization' for Madarasas, which was symbolised by the slogan 'holding the Holy Quran in one hand and a computer in the other', to systematic fiscal defunding, security audits, and their closure.
(2026-10-24). Omega-3 supplements soon to become cheaper. ummid.com Southern Cross University researchers are working on a project to halve the cost of producing Omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries.
(2026-10-24). Japanese spacecraft on its way to Mars' Moon Phobos. ummid.com A Japanese spacecraft is on its way to Phobos, one of Mars' Moons, Tuesday October 20, 2026 on a world's first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
(2026-10-24). Scholarships over Rs. 21.5 lakh presented to orphans by MP Waqf Board. ummid.com A total of 289 eligible and selected orphan boys and girls of different categories from classes KG to 12th were awarded scholarships worth Rs. 21,60,000/- by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board the other day in the state capital Bhopal.
(2026-10-24). Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor amid outrage, protests. ummid.com Dushyant Kumar Gautam, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader whose name figured in the Ankita Bhandari rape and murder case, Monday October 19, 2026 took the oath as Sikkim Governor despite outrage and protests.
(2026-10-24). Madhya Pradesh Class 10th, 12th 2027 Exam Pattern Changed. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the board exam pattern of Classes 10th and 12th along with that of Classes 9th and 11th effective 2026-27.
(2026-10-24). Best Packers and Movers in Noida 2026 — NoBroker's Spot on the List. ummid.com NoBroker appears across several Noida-based comparisons, and the reasoning is fairly consistent across 'NoBroker Packers and Movers in Noida Reviews' search results: a structured, app-based booking flow, transparent pricing, and a service model built around accountability.
(2026-10-24). Now, 125-yr-old Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces demolition. ummid.com In another testing moment for the Indian Muslims, a 125-years-old mosque near PM House in New Delhi, famous as Race Course Masjid , is facing demolition.
(2026-10-24). India Islamic Academy Deoband launches offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana's Nalgonda. ummid.com U-LEAD programme in Mumbai brought together hundreds of Ulama, Imams and professionals whereas Nalgonda women's training workshop drew over 800 participants, highlighting Islamic education, leadership development and modern skills.
(2026-10-24). 4,500 yrs on, Makkah continues to lead by example in generosity, politeness. ummid.com Not generosity alone, politeness and humbleness are also the hallmark of the Makkah residents. Read on as Aleem Faizee shares the first-hand account of what he witnessed and experienced during his Umrah visit.
(2026-10-24). France: 800,000 Protest Seeking Education Reforms, Equal Opportunities. ummid.com An estimated 800,000 participated in one of the largest demonstrations in the history of France Saturday October 17, 2026 seeking education reforms, equal opportunities and concerns over cost of living.
(2026-10-24). Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Death Toll 19. ummid.com The death toll in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede has increased to 19 whereas 25 others who have been injured in the tragic incident are getting treatment in local hospitals.
(2026-10-24). Bouquets and Brickbats Pouring in for CJP Protests. ummid.com The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which boasts of having over 25 million followers on Instagram, is mobilizing youth around issues like youth unemployment, exam paper leaks (such as NEET), and system accountability.
(2026-10-24). Talk World Radio: Why Do We Cheer for the Abuse of Horses? davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are talking about cheering for the abusing of horses. Our guest, Patrick Battuello, has been writing on animal-rights issues since 2009 when he launched the Animal Rights blog …
(2026-10-24). Nobel Peace Prize Turns Toward Peace in 2026. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 9, 2026 The Nobel Peace Prize has just been awarded to Navi Pillay who is not, like last year's laureate, pleading for the world's largest military to attack her country. Nor is she, in the manner of various past laureates, waging war. Nor is she, like various past …
(2026-10-24). Bell Review Confirms Only Anti-Israel Attitudes Are Rising, Not Antisemitism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-10-24). Dbeibah says ready to address maritime concerns. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The prime minister of Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Unity told Egypt's intelligence chief his government was ready to address Cairo's concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said on Saturday.• Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and the intelligence chief Hassan Rashad discussed bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest during a phone call, the statement said…
(2026-10-24). Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack. al-monitor.com Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly attack on soldiers. | The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents, who said soldiers announced the evacuations over loudspeakers late at night as they packed what they could and left.
(2026-10-24). Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation. al-monitor.com (Refiles to remove repeated word in second paragraph)JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The Israeli military forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said on Saturday, a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday had said the military would launch a large-scale operation after the soldiers were killed when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a military checkpoint near the city. The Israeli military said the gunmen were shot dead.
(2026-10-24). Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill. al-monitor.com Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah.The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters. No reason was given.
(2026-10-24). Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him. al-monitor.com By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Prayer services had just started at a church in Jordan on Friday when Nasser al-Burqan heard what he thought was an exploding air conditioner. Then the blasts kept coming. He soon realised it was gunfire.Some people ran away. He said others, some bleeding, tried to hide in their place of worship where a funeral for his relative had been taking place. Word spread among those gathered that there were fatalities.
(2026-10-24). To bring down Netanyahu, Arab-Israeli parties ready for opposition alliance. al-monitor.com They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead of the October 27 vote: bring down what they say is a racist government.
(2026-10-24). Jordan king orders response to deadly church attack. al-monitor.com By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Jordan's King Abdullah ordered security forces on Saturday to respond with an "iron fist" as authorities searched for gunmen who opened fire and killed nine people during a church funeral service.The assailants fired for several minutes in broad daylight at the church in Karak governorate on Friday, and also wounded 40 people in the rare attack on Jordan's Christian minority.Security was stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across the country, the US embassy in Amman said.
(2026-10-24). As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly. al-monitor.com Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. | Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion.
(2026-10-24). Exclusive-US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco and Joey RouletteWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump administrations had several times asked SpaceX to turn its Starlink service on or off in various countries, according to six former senior US officials familiar with the matter.
(2026-10-24). Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran. al-monitor.com (Corrects to remove extraneous 'at' from paragraph 1)By Bo Erickson and Kanishka SinghFORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday the US may carry out another military operation against Iran just as the Iran war nears its eight-month mark and rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections.• "We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump told a rally in Florida, using the US military's term for its war on Iran. He did not elaborate.
(2026-10-24). US issues travel advisories across Middle East citing Houthi threat. al-monitor.com A State Department spokesperson said the travel warnings were "not indicative" of new Houthi capabilities.
(2026-10-24). Medicare For All Can Be Simple. cepr.net
(2026-10-24). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-24). Israel Launches Major Ethnic Cleansing Escalation in West Bank, Targeting Hebron. truthout.org Israeli forces on Friday began demolishing homes and businesses and forcibly evacuating residents near Hebron in the illegally occupied West Bank following a Palestinian resistance attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. "First, we will destroy this place and completely transform it, but we will do something that has never been done before," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at… |
(2026-10-24). Ballot Measures Will Impact LGBTQ+ Rights in 7 States This Election. truthout.org Voters in seven states this fall will weigh more than half a dozen ballot initiatives with direct bearings on LGBTQ+ people — disproportionately on transgender youth. They come as LGBTQ+ rights issues feature heavily in campaigns for candidates on either side of the aisle in the final stretch of November's midterm elections, which will determine party control of Congress and several key… |
(2026-10-24). New Study Finds EPA May Be Vastly Underreporting PFAS Levels in Drinking Water. truthout.org US drinking water could contain double the PFAS levels currently reported by regulators, according to a new study from Texas Christian University. The study, published in Cell Reports Sustainability, used computer modeling to estimate that the latest reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) capture only 44% of the average combined concentration of 25 polyfluoroalkyl substances… |
(2026-10-24). The Entire Journalism Industry Is on a Collision Course With AI. truthout.org While it is not yet possible to say that the group of technologies currently called "AI" is harmful to literally everyone, that tech is already harming large numbers of people in many different ways: jeopardizing their jobs, health, privacy, and lived environment. And I can say with certainty that the way these technologies are being built, deployed, and used has been extremely harmful to the… |
(2026-10-24). Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 4 States in the 2026 Midterms. truthout.org Abortion is once again on the ballot. While the fate of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House both hang in the balance, the Trump administration can still wreak havoc on abortion rights with or without congressional approval, including a backdoor ban on medication abortion. That's why state-level measures on abortion in the 2026 midterms elections will be so consequential in the fight for… |
(2026-10-24). Madison, October 27, 2026: 'Seeds For Liberation' Film Screening. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us for a screening of the film Seeds for Liberation on Tuesday 10/27 at 7: 00pm (doors open at 6: 30) at the Bartell Community Theatre in Madison. Afterwards, there will be a live Q&A with the Director of the film and a representative from Freedom Inc. As a filmmaker, Director Matthew Solomon wanted to center …
(2026-10-24). Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say. aljazeera.com Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.
(2026-10-24). Milan Prepares and Braces for Unrest. indybay.org As protesters plan another action in Milan, the Meloni government sends troops to the city to avoid a repeat of last weeks riot whil estill not addressing the public's concerns.
(2026-10-24). Saturday 11/7: Copwatch Know Your Rights Training. indybay.org Grass Roots House (Walk in and go to the back room!) 2022 Blake St., Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-24). Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed after aircraft crashes during training sortie at Manila air base. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Four pilots were killed after two Philippine Air Force training aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of Manila, the military said on Saturday.The accident occurred on Friday at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province and involved two SF-260 aircraft. Local media reports said the planes collided in midair.Both aircraft crashed within the air base premises. No other casualties were reported.The Philippine Air Force has temporarily grounded its fleet of SF-260 trainer aircraft while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.Philippine Air Force planes F…
(2026-10-24). Wie die AfD plant, die Rolle der EU und von ´Kà∂nigin von der Leyen ª im Leben der europà§ischen Là§nder auf ein Minimum zu beschrà§nken. strategic-culture.su Die supranationale Institution in Bràºssel, die den europà§ischen Staaten gut die Hà§lfte ihrer Souverà§nità§t in Auàüen- und Innenpolitik entzieht, ist einem Teil der national orientierten politischen Eliten schon lange ein Dorn im Auge. Insbesondere in den Geberlà§ndern, die gezwungen sind, mit ihren Beitrà§gen die maroden Volkswirtschaften im Sàºden und Osten Europas zu finanzieren — im Grunde riesige schwarze Là∂cher fàºr das Geld der europà§ischen Steuerzahler.
(2026-10-24). Pakistan Railways declares three-month emergency amid rising train accidents. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways (PR) has imposed an emergency across the department on the instructions of Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to ensure safe train operations. | According to a statement issued by PR headquarters in Lahore on Saturday, all leave for field officers had been cancelled for three months. | "Officers have also been directed to visit the field and supervise train operations on Sundays. Railway officers have been required to travel by train when visiting other cities for official duties," it said. | The statement further added that chief engineers of the civil and mechanical departments would submit dai…
(2026-10-24). Milwaukee: Diverse Union Community Art Build to Grow Worker Power! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-24). COP17 puts Armenia's environmental record in the spotlight. aljazeera.com As Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.
(2026-10-24). Ronaldinho's comeback with Ravenna at 46 set for next month at Forli. aljazeera.com Ex-Barcelona forward to make November return, having last played for Brazilian club Fluminense in 2015.
(2026-10-24). Keeping the world safe when no one is in charge. aljazeera.com As AI creates new threats and power becomes fragmented, international cooperation is more vital than ever.
(2026-10-24). Lionel Messi receives top Spanish award in recognition of social work. aljazeera.com Messi awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.
(2026-10-24). Has Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton backfired? aljazeera.com Ramaswamy's ad featuring Acton's estranged mother draws Republican criticism as Ohio governor's race heats up.
(2026-10-24). How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel's institutions. aljazeera.com As Israel heads to the polls on October 27, its polarising and longest-serving prime minister is seeking re-election.
(2026-10-24). Hospital in Yemen's Taiz warns of collapse in days because of Houthi siege. aljazeera.com Dialysis patients face shorter treatment sessions as severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and oxygen threaten hospitals.
(2026-10-24). Lebanese sceptical Israeli polls will bring change, end occupation of south. aljazeera.com Residents and analysts doubt October 27 vote will bring any meaningful shift in Israeli policy towards their country.
(2026-10-24). Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE's coast. aljazeera.com An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
(2026-10-24). Argentina identifies dozens of victims killed in its 'Dirty War'. aljazeera.com Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 victims of Argentina's last military dictatorship.
(2026-10-24). Israel raids towns, detains dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli military raid targets at least 15 towns in the northern West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin.
(2026-10-24). Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat. aljazeera.com Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 'propaganda cells' operating under new names at 30 universities.
(2026-10-24). Century-old mosque near Indian PM's residence under gov't threat. aljazeera.com India's Muslims fear the demolition of a historic mosque near PM's house after the imam claimed he got eviction notice.
(2026-10-24). Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal. aljazeera.com President Javier Milei's role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
(2026-10-24). WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-24). Díaz-Canel en la Zona de Defensa "Los Sitios" en Centro Habana. radiohc.cu 
Durante el encuentro sostenido con el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, los miembros del Consejo de Defensa de Zona "Los Sitios" mostraron aspectos del funcionamiento de sus estructuras y grupos de trabajo; de las medidas adoptadas para la protección de las personas, principalmente de los más vulnerables; y sobre cuánto se hace para velar por la disciplina y el orden interior en una de las áreas más concurridas de la capital…
(2026-10-24). 2026 Leidesdorff Birthday: Christiansted, Virgin Islands to the Landing at Leidesdorff, SF. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. reportedly joined the Catholic Church and became a Mexican Citizen to facilitate acquiring a vast Mexican land grant. Rancho Río de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521-acres, his Ranch Compound headquartered in today's City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California entitled in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. with very unique stipulations.
(2026-10-24). Valdés Mesa y Marrero Cruz chequean planes de defensa en San Miguel del Padrón. radiohc.cu 
El vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional y de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, y el jefe del àìrgano Económico y Social y Primer Ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, chequearon los planes y misiones de la Zona de Defensa San Francisco de Paula, en el capitalino municipio de San Miguel del Padrón.
(2026-10-24). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-24). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top 5 El Clasico matches between La Liga giants. aljazeera.com Matches between Barca and Real are among the biggest in world football, with their rivalry spanning more than a century.
(2026-10-24). Somalia: As El Niño floods loom, millions could face further hardship and hunger. icrc.org
(2026-10-24). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga — El Clasico preview, predictions, teams. aljazeera.com Bragging rights are up for grabs in Sunday's El Clasico between La Liga leaders Barcelona and third-placed Real Madrid.
(2026-10-23). WATCH: Breaking Yemeni ballistic missiles hit Riyadh. skwawkbox.org Ballistic missiles fired by the de facto Yemeni government of Ansar Allah have struck the Saudi city of Riyadh. A number of targets in the city were reportedly attacked: Daytime strikes The strikes came just hours a large daylight wave of drones and missiles from Yemen struck the Saudi defence ministry and Aramco oil facilities, …
(2026-10-23). Mojtaba warned this would happen? Iran threatens US bases after blasting 7 ships, Hormuz in chaos. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is accused of attacking seven tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, with reports alleging four vessels were struck directly and three others hit by naval mines. Tehran has also reportedly refused negotiations until its seven demands are met through mediators, keeping tensions with Washington high. Are these attacks an attempt by Iran's new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei to demonstrate control over the world's critical oil corridor and challenge Donald Trump?>
(2026-10-23). US, Israel Plan Major Assault On Iran 'Post-Midterms'. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Iranian officials called US hopes of a quick campaign a 'fantasy.' Recall Trump's February promise of a two-week war. The US and Israel have drafted plans for an assault on Iran's nuclear, energy, and defense infrastructure post-midterm elections in a new bid to force Tehran to negotiate on less favorable terms, the New York …
(2026-10-23). International conference in Mexico makes a call to Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia regarding the Mecca Agreement. unitedworldint.com 
At a meeting in Mexico, 260 delegates representing 101 political parties from around the world unanimously adopted a declaration opposing the Mecca Alliance. The declaration, initiated by Vatan Party representative at the meeting, Mehmet Perinàßek, and jointly proposed by 11 parties, stated: "The Seminar calls on the Turkish Parliament not to become an instrument of …
(2026-10-23). CrossTalk Is Peace an Option? worldbeyondwar.org We are witnessing enormous historical changes before our eyes. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is shattering security alliances and recasting the Persian Gulf and West Asia in general. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-23). Iran Implies Trump caught in the Matrix, needs to be Red-Pilled, as it strikes 7 Oil Tankers. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Despite the talk by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump about a renewed joint attack on Iran in November after the Israeli elections and the U.S. midterms, Iranian officials remain defiant. |
(2026-10-23). The Trumpanyahu Administration Is Preparing Another Iran Attack, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com Well, it looks like they're going to attack Iran again. Might be after the US midterms. Might be sooner. | President Trump Haaretz
(2026-10-23). We Beat the Trump Administration in Court. Now We're Going to the ICC. truthout.org Over the course of the last three years, my family has lost 49 family members in Gaza. Their bodies were torn apart by shrapnel, crushed by falling buildings, and mutilated by bullets and munitions made and provided by the United States of America. Now, the U.S. is trying to dismantle the International Criminal Court, the only international court that can criminally prosecute U.S. |
(2026-10-23). London march will commemorate 1964 Sudan uprising and ongoing genocide. skwawkbox.org Tomorrow's 'London for Sudan' (LFS) march will mark the anniversary of Sudan's popular 'October Revolution' uprising and raise awareness of the ongoing, UAE- and Israel-enabled genocide in that country. 'Resistance and revolution' A statement by LFS explains: The Sudanese legacy is one borne out of resistance and revolution; a people committed to democracy and equity. …
(2026-10-23). Vice President Valdés Mesa reaffirms Cuba's demand for an end to Washington's genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and Vice President of the Republic, stated on Thursday that on October 28th, Cuba will bring its condemnation of the unjust U.S. blockade — along with a demand for its termination —before the United Nations General Assembly. | Valdés Mesa spoke at the opening of the 50th Ordinary General Assembly of the Central American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OCCEFS), which is being held through Friday at the Convention Center of the Hotel Internacional Varadero, in this resort town in Matanzas province. | Addressing representatives…
(2026-10-23). Cuba solidarity: HotHouse delegation to combine cultural exchange with humanitarian aid. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Despite tightening U.S. restrictions and a deepening economic crisis on the island due to the blockade imposed by Washington, Americans can still travel to Cuba, and Chicago's HotHouse is inviting people to join its 20th delegation this January. The special-edition trip will carry material aid and solidarity across the whole country, from Havana to Guantánamo. …
(2026-10-23). Experiencing the Blockade Against Cuba from Within. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Contribution for Resumen Latinoamericano | Only those of us who live in Cuba can truly gauge the intensity, the injustice, and the inhumane tightening of the blockade — a policy that the United States regime has, of late, intensified against this Caribbean island with extraordinary malice. | I recently experienced firsthand what Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla described in a recent press conference: "The crime being committed against our country is evident. There is no pretext — no matter how deceitful — that can justify the act of collectiv…
(2026-10-23). Cuba calls for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council. radiohc.cu On Thursday, before the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba called for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing countries and to correct historical imbalances in its composition. | According to the website misiones.cubaminrex.cu, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuba's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted the urgent need to transform the body into a more democratic and representative entity—one capable of responding effectively to challenges regarding international peace and security. | The diplomat advocated for expanding the Council…
(2026-10-23). Parliamentary public hearing against the blockade. radiohc.cu With the presence of Esteban Lazo Hernández, member of the Party's Political Bureau and President of the National Assembly of People's Power and the Council of State, a parliamentary public hearing titled "Cuba Is Not a Threat; the Blockade Is" was held on Thursday. | The venue chosen was the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR)—a place where the fight for life takes place every day, despite the difficult conditions imposed by the blockade. | Members of the National Assembly, along with students, workers, and healthcare professionals, filled the auditorium. There, the harm inflicted upon t…
(2026-10-23). Cuban rehabilitation center for the blind reopens. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the reopening on Thursday of the National Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired — an institution founded 36 years ago by the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro. | The ceremony took place in the municipality of Bejucal, in the province of Mayabeque, coinciding with the anniversary of the center's original inauguration on October 22, 1990. | In the center's guestbook, Díaz-Canel noted that the institution was born from the humanistic vision of Fidel Castro, affirming that its reopening serves as a testament to commitment, continuity,…
(2026-10-23). Entregan donativo a escuela en Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del cuerpo diplomático de los países de la Comunidad de Desarrollo de àÅfrica Austral (SADC) acreditados en Cuba entregaron un donativo a la escuela especial Victoria de Cuito Cuanavale, informó hoy la agencia Angola Press (Angop). | En coordinación con el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), la ayuda consistió en alimentos, medicamentos, material escolar y de oficina, equipos tecnológicos, productos de higiene y limpieza, entre otros artículos, que contribuirán al desempeño del centro escolar habanero. | La iniciativa, llega a la institución dedicada a garantizar la formación integr…
(2026-10-23). NAZA Is Not Just About Israel And Gaza. It's About The Evil Lurking In Us All. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] I have just seen NAZA, a documentary in which 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers are filmed explaining how, over the past three years, they went about systematically wiping Gaza off the map. They did so while nearly every western capital either chose to keep silent or actively …
(2026-10-23). UK Announces It Will Officially Brainwash Children To Be Hateful Zionists. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic A UK taskforce has just released a report detailing 27 recommendations for "ending antisemitism in schools and colleges" which the government has agreed to adopt in full. The second recommendation is that teachers shouldn't wear pro-Palestine pins. This alone tells anyone with half a brain what this report, like so …
(2026-10-23). Inside The Resistance To Spain's Crackdown On Migrants In Ceuta. scheerpost.com Mehk Chakraborty Waging Nonviolence Despite violence by Spain's police and military, some 10,000 migrants who made it to Ceuta are resisting expulsion, and surviving with the help of solidarity groups. On July 30, images streamed across TVs, social media feeds and newspapers of thousands of people approaching a fence along the beach, in boats and by …
(2026-10-23). A Vanquished People: The Indian In Western Politics. scheerpost.com Avik Jain Chatlani Prism You can be part of the apparatus that governs the Western powers—a mascot that helps legitimize brutality against dissenters at home or populations living under occupation abroad The Republican candidate to lead the Railroad Commission—the agency that regulates oil and gas—shared his disgust a few weeks ago at an image from …
(2026-10-23). Trump's Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally. scheerpost.com By Jon Letman This article was originally published by Truthout The Trump administration's expansion of its global gag rule threatens to derail NGOs' crucial land mine removal work. US funding for overseas nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is now at risk. Due to a global gag rule that the Trump administration introduced early in 2026, government funding …
(2026-10-23). Katie Halper and Karen Ortiz Challenge Mamdani Over Public Housing Demolition. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer In this segment of The Katie Halper Show, Katie speaks with congressional candidate Karen Ortiz about Chelsea public housing residents fighting to save their homes—and challenges Zohran Mamdani over his support for the demolition plan. Ortiz describes a proposal to tear down 18 buildings at the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea developments, warning that residents …
(2026-10-23). After weeks of 'antisemitism' (scam) smears, Greens RISE in polls. skwawkbox.org 
After weeks of endless smears as the 'mainstream' media, politicians and Israel lobbyists try to make the antisemitism scam they used against Jeremy Corbyn stick to Polanski and the Greens — the Greens have risen in the polls: All departments of the UK Israel lobby are in a panic at the fact that, for the …
(2026-10-23). Oxford Uni to host white supremacist Cofnas's anti-equality lecture. skwawkbox.org 
The University of Oxford has agreed to let the university's far-right Reform UK group use its Harris Lecture Theatre for an evening with white supremacist Nathan Cofnas. Cofnas is the racist eugenicist whose comments triggered the media hounding to death of Black Cambridge professor Jason Arday. The event will ask "Is DEI [action to improve …
(2026-10-23). Burnham's imposition of 'IHRA' on schools conflicts with duty to teach truth. skwawkbox.org Ed Torsney writes that Andy Burnham's latest push to protect Israel in schools is at odds with the duty of schools to teach children to evaluate evidence, assess truth — and with 'British values' themselves: The tension is real, and it plays out in UK schools as a conflict between two frameworks that pull in …
(2026-10-23). Are Democrats Hijacking the Palestine Movement? w/ Sana Saeed. thealtworld.com
(2026-10-23). Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it? therealnews.com 
Far from all the political bluster about police being "defunded," six years after the earth-shaking George Floyd protests swept the US and public approval for law enforcement plummeted, police have never been more politically and monetarily supported than they are now. But when veteran labor reporters and union activists Hamilton Nolan and Jacob Morrison attended the 23rd Quadrennial Convention of the International Union of Police Associations in Las Vegas, Nevada, they found a different kin…
(2026-10-23). Meta chooses sides in Brazil's election Ep. 16. therealnews.com 
(2026-10-23). At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump's Second Term. truthout.org At least 59 people have died in ICE custody since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, the highest number in more than a decade. Many deaths have been linked to medical neglect, including four of five recent deaths at California's Adelanto Processing Center, according to a 2026 report by the state attorney general. Al Jazeera English's Fault Lines investigated deaths at the facility… |
(2026-10-23). Kagan Warns Far Right Supreme Court Rulings Will Undermine American Democracy. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan warned a group of law students at Catholic University on Tuesday that the current iteration of the court — which has a 6-3 majority of far right conservatives — is upending American democracy. Kagan focused much of her remarks on addressing gerrymandering over the past year by both political parties. The map-changing began when Republicans started redrawing… |
(2026-10-23). SNAP Participation Losses Far Exceed CBO's Estimates. truthout.org About 5.5 million people lost food assistance through SNAP in the year since enactment of the 2025 reconciliation law. This includes about 2 million children, who were not targeted by the law's eligibility restrictions. These participation declines have resulted in a sharp drop in SNAP spending, since 90 percent of SNAP spending is for food assistance benefits. (The rest is primarily… |
(2026-10-23). Todd Blanche Won't Rule Out DOJ Disruption of Midterm Elections Certification. truthout.org Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Thursday that he wouldn't rule out the possibility of the Department of Justice (DOJ) refusing to allow states to certify their own election results in this year's midterm races. Blanche's comments come as Americans are expressing deep skepticism that President Donald Trump will accept election outcomes if Republicans lose to Democrats. |
(2026-10-23). Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle. truthout.org Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Mainstream media focused on Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée's credit card bill and her penchant for extravagant partying and fashion. The next ambassador might not share those particular foibles, but the real significance of Guilfoyle's appointment will last. She was what Dexter Filkins, writing in The New Yorker, calls "a new kind of… |
(2026-10-23). Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel's Elections. truthout.org Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just eight days before Israel's upcoming elections. On Tuesday, in comments to reporters back in the U.S., Hegseth said that he was there "visiting our troops" and "had a chance to talk to the prime minister," but that he would not discuss the subject of their… |
(2026-10-23). Netanyahu Orders "Full Lockdown" of Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has ordered the Israel Defense Force to "immediately impose a lockdown on Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the entire" illegally occupied West Bank following a gun battle that reportedly left two Palestinians dead and at least five Israeli soldiers wounded. Following an emergency meeting with Israel's security cabinet and his top… |
(2026-10-23). Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI. truthout.org The housing crisis emerged as a central issue last month in Providence, Rhode Island, as Democratic socialist David Morales unseated incumbent Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary for mayor and a slate of progressives won their city council races in primaries throughout the Ocean State's largest city. In April, Smiley vetoed a rent stabilization ordinance passed the day before… |
(2026-10-23). Halal Leadership Must Not Produce Three Competing Rulebooks. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer On 18 October 2026, Indonesia will extend mandatory halal certification to imported food and drink, cosmetics, supplements, chemical products and several other categories. The deadline will turn BPJPH's recognition of foreign certifiers from a specialist concern into a market-access question for exporters. At the same time, Malaysia's Halal Industry Master Plan …
(2026-10-23). France in uprising: After four decades of neoliberal economic policies. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen In Türkiye, a fascination with Europe took hold in the 1960s and continued throughout the 1970s. People dreamed of making their way to this continent of "wealth and prosperity." "Tourist" in France My father arrived in France in 1969 as a "tourist." Not to visit the country's tourist attractions, of course, …
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines. whyy.org
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Reuse, Repurpose, Reimagine. whyy.org You Oughta Know how people are living greener! Visit Kensington's
(2026-10-23). Van Drew and Mullock exchange ideas and jabs at 2nd District debate. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? For an hour, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and his Democratic challenger Zack Mullock debated over several topics including the war with Iran, tariffs and immigration as they vie for the U.S. House seat covering New Jersey's 2nd District. | The debate, hosted by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, took place Thursday at the Campus Center Theater without an audience, at the request of the Van Drew campaign over concerns ab…
(2026-10-23). Philadelphia Museum of Art to alter Frank Gehry renovations to accommodate more education programs. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Five years after the Philadelphia Museum of Art completed The museum has received a $20 million gift from Lois and Julian Brodsky to rebuild parts of its North Entrance into the Brodsky Learning and…
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in Pa. and 8 other states. whyy.org A federal judge in California U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the government's effort is relying on
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). Southern Delaware hospitals say proposed ChristianaCare campuses will negatively impact region. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Leaders from three southern Delaware hospital systems spoke out against
(2026-10-23). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-23). What happened to the GOP's high hopes for Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity? whyy.org
(2026-10-23). Being There: Are These People In the Room With Us? commondreams.org 
(2026-10-23). America's Most Fascist Candidate, Brought To You By Big Oil. levernews.com
(2026-10-23). Angie Battle Cry Against Corporate Power. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | Last month, U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, a member of the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America, spoke at the nation's largest annual conference of Black political power and called out one of the event's corporate sponsors. Lever columnist Morgan Harper attended the conference and noticed that Nixon was not alone — after years of quietly accepting corporate cash, some Black leaders are starting to push back against its influence. But will that shift in rhetoric help Democrats win at the polls, especially in a deep-red state like Florida, where millions…
(2026-10-23). Democracy Now! 2026-10-23 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention": Al Jazeera Investigates Immigrant Deaths in California's Adelanto ICE Jail | Headlines for October 23, 2026; Ohio Governor's Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent's Indicted Childhood Rapist; Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro; "Dying in Detention”…
(2026-10-23). Arundhati Roy: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination." | Part 2 of our conversation with Arundhati Roy talking about AI and her new essay, "Apocalypse Now and Then: Artificial Intelligence Is Capitalism's Final Destination."
(2026-10-23). Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump. geo.tv Ukrainian army soldiers stand next to multiple launch missile systems on February 24, 2022. — Reuters Ceasefire in Oleshky begins October 29, says White House.Accord allows humanitarian aid in and civilian evacuation.Oleshky's remaining population totals 1,700 to 2,000…
(2026-10-23). At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan. geo.tv The image shows Jordanian flag lifted at border with Israel. — Reuters/File Suspects use rifle, pistol for firing: eye witnessArmed men opened fire on funeral attendees.Security deployed at church after incident.At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday…
(2026-10-23). Trump presses Musk to ease Starlink restrictions on Ukraine: WSJ. geo.tv Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, March 22, 2025. — ReutersTrump expresses frustration over Ukraine's Starlink speed cap: WSJ.Zelenskiy hopes to discuss Starlink limits with US…
(2026-10-23). Inside the TikTok slip-up: Did Ukrainian sailor's phone just hand Russia the ultimate location clue. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's navy is facing fresh security concerns after a sailor was detained for allegedly exposing sensitive military locations through TikTok videos. Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) claims the footage showed naval unit locations and combat operations, with geotagging potentially revealing precise coordinates to Russian forces. Investigators allege the sailor uploaded more than 10 previously recorded videos while absent without leave. He faces a potential prison sentence of up to eight years if convicted under the reported charges. In a separate case, three more suspects were detained over alleged online disclo…
(2026-10-23). Putin's brutal charge against Zelensky: Ukrainians 'dragged Like stray dogs' into the war? | Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for peace talks while insisting that Russia will achieve all its objectives in Ukraine. Putin rejected claims of Russian territorial losses, describing the disputed regions as historic Russian territory, and criticised Western support for Kyiv. He accused European countries of fuelling anti-Russian sentiment and dismissed warnings of a potential war with Russia. Putin also questioned Ukraine's military recruitment practices, citing desertion figures, while reiterating Moscow's claim that it has pursued negotiations since 2014. Meanwhile, Russia sa…
(2026-10-23). Merz reveals his true fear: Did AfD's entry into power make Russia's threat too big to handle. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has identified Russian disinformation and hybrid attacks as Germany's biggest security concern, accusing Moscow of seeking to destabilise European societies and undermine the political order established after the Cold War. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merz called for stronger efforts to counter Russia's influence. He also addressed economic tensions with China, insisting that Europe does not want a trade war but will defend its interests against what he described as unfair competition.
(2026-10-23). 'Donald Trump' behind bars: Iran humiliates POTUS live, 'President locked behind bars' in Tehran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-23). North Korea's entire strike triad now aimed at US ally? Hwasong-20 is the missile Seoul fears most. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly inaugurated an underground defence museum showcasing an extensive collection of missiles, drones, naval weapons and armoured vehicles, with more than 25 missile launch vehicles and around 15 types of drone and naval systems on display. The unveiling comes amid renewed tensions with South Korea, as North Korea warns of countermeasures along the heavily militarised border. The display also raises questions about the role of the facility in showcasing the country's land-based and maritime strike capabilities.
(2026-10-23). Mexico: Delay in Legal Reform Harms People With Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A dog and a woman with a disability outside the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico City, Mexico, March 24, 2026. | © 2026 Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-10-23). Palestine is already living under the Techno-Fascism that is Coming for us All. juancole.com
(2026-10-23). Trump's America is everywhere in Retreat, as Iran plots "Debasing" juancole.com (
(2026-10-23). Global red scare offensive spreads to Turkey; 140 Communist leaders arrested. peoplesworld.org 
ANKARA, Turkey—One hundred and forty members of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) have been indicted by the government for their role in organizing an anti-war demonstration during the NATO summit in Ankara this past July. Leaders of the U.S.-European war alliance, including President Donald Trump, met in the Turkish capital to coordinate military spending …
(2026-10-23). NEA, AFT, SEIU join Colorado to fight discrimination against LGBTQ people. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Three of the nation's largest unions—the Teachers/AFT, the National Education Association and the Service Employees—are siding with the state of Colorado in a Supreme Court case involving a Catholic preschool there, and two parents, who demand that it be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ kids on the basis of religion, and still get state funds. …
(2026-10-23). Redistricting leader Louise Lucas indicted as Trump's revenge campaign widens. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In what many are calling a politically motivated abuse of power ahead of the midterm elections, federal authorities have hit Virginia Democrat—and prominent Trump critic—State Sen. L. Louise Lucas with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with a cannabis business she co-owns. On Oct. 22, Lucas voluntarily surrendered to authorities. U.S. Attorney General …
(2026-10-23). Warnings sound: Trump ready to stage what amounts to a full-fledged coup. peoplesworld.org 
There is a great deal of talk about the administration subverting the midterm elections. Fear of this is widespread, and it cuts across class lines. Labor and its allies are working hard to make sure every vote is counted and that results are respected. But even sections of the ruling class are worried about a …
(2026-10-23). Unifier, activist, and champion of the people: Judy Ann Alberti remembered. peoplesworld.org 
BERKELEY—If a homeless person was cold, exhausted, desperate for a place to sleep, he could find it in the modest home of Judy Ann Alberti on Derby Street in Berkeley. "She brought people into her house who needed a place to live," said her younger sister, Toni Ellen. "Our father brought people in off the …
(2026-10-23). 16 killed, several injured after powerful earthquake jolts China's Tibet, hundreds of houses damaged. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.The earthquake struck at around 10: 33 pm on Thursday. Following the disaster, the regional disaster prevention and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday.Of the 65 injured people, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. More than 330 houses were either damaged or completely destroyed. Authorities are still assessin…
(2026-10-23). Taking Apart a Metaphor: Dan Sinykin and Sarah Brouillette on the Literary Ecosystem. publicbooks.org "[Magazine and newspaper criticism] have been, as Dan has described, disembedded from their former professional, conglomerate, often salaried workplace, and turned into all freelance."
(2026-10-23). the Record Tells a Story of the Queer Black Attorney Who Laid the Foundation for Racial and Gender Rights. aclu.org In a 1965 case to combat racial and gender discrimination in jury selection, Pauli Murray's imaginative and visionary legal theory shows how pushing the boundaries of legal frameworks can expand who the Constitution protects.
(2026-10-23). "War-Loving Thug!" Judge Napolitano DESTROYS Mike Rogers, ENDORSES Abdul El Sayed. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Opposition to war and government surveillance has brought Judge Andrew Napolitano to a political conclusion few would have expected from the longtime Fox News analyst: urging Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Speaking with Katie Halper, the libertarian host of Judging Freedom calls Mike Rogers a "war-loving, spy-loving, constitution-hating two-bit thug" and …
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-20). Iran calls for emergency UNSC meeting over Trump's 'brazen' bomb talk, Israeli threats
Iranian envoy urges the UN Security Council to condemn threats by the US and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic's territory and critical infrastructure.
democracynow.org (2026-10-19). French Gov't Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested
Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in over 140 cities across France on Saturday, demanding relief from the high cost of living, more funding for public services and improvements to deteriorating schools, among other grievances. The demonstrations were the latest – and largest – in a series of protests that began in September with high schooler-led demonstrations against overcrowded classrooms and crumbling school infrastructure.