(2026-10-14). Failure to activate Hormuz fertilizer plan could trigger food crisis, UN official says. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot GhoshalBANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A failure by the United States and Iran to agree within weeks on a UN-backed plan for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa, an official overseeing the proposed scheme said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). Two Singapore-registered vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz; one sinks. al-monitor.com Oct 14 (Reuters) – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel sinking after catching fire and the other sustaining hull damage.• The GFS PRIDE was struck on October 13, sustained damage and a fire, and later sank, MPA said.• All 21 crew members aboard GFS PRIDE were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
(2026-10-14). Trump's Not So Hot Economy: China's Growth Far Outpaces US. cepr.net
(2026-10-14). How OpenAI used its own AI technology to trace hidden recording device; FBI arrests Saudi engineer. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The FBI has arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national and former OpenAI engineer, for allegedly placing a hidden recording device inside the company's office. OpenAI said it used its AI models to investigate the device and trace its origin after employees discovered it.According to the US Department of Justice, Alfozan allegedly planned to secretly record confidential discussions about OpenAI's AI technology. The device was reportedly planted in an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco office.Alfozan was arrested on October 9 and appeared in federal court for the first time…
(2026-10-14). Headlines for October 14, 2026. democracynow.org Fighting Escalates in Yemen Between the Houthis and Saudi-Backed Gov't Forces, NYT: Israel Levels 48 Villages and Towns It Occupies in Southern Lebanon, Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, WSJ: Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai with Two Indicted Fugitives, Federal Agents Subpoena Relatives of Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar, Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins Faces Off Against Democratic Challenger Troy Jackson in Debate, Reuters: DOJ Gives California Officials 48 Hours to Review List of Alleged Noncitizen Voters, Man Shot by ICE in New York Held in Solitary Confi…
(2026-10-14). Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to visit Islam's holiest sites may not have anticipated being caught up in an air war, but some experienced an attack by Yemen's Houthis first hand and others have been forced to change their plans.Footage of the massive blast that killed 13 people and wounded 300 in a Riyadh airport departure terminal struck by a Houthi missile on Saturday showed many passengers attired in the simple white clothes of Muslim pilgrims travelling to Mecca.
(2026-10-14). Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks. al-monitor.com Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre. | Powerful explosions also rattled the Saudi capital, as the coalition fighting the Houthis said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group towards Riyadh.
(2026-10-14). Iraq's Zaidi, Saudi crown prince discuss security as Houthi attacks escalate. al-monitor.com Iraq has moved to improve ties with Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed militias struck the kingdom and amid the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
(2026-10-14). Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com The Saudi Arabian football league (SPL) has postponed three fixtures, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, following the dramatic escalation in the country's war with the Houthis. | The matchweek nine fixtures have been pushed back in the calendar for "logistical considerations, taking into account the mandatory minimum rest period between matches", according to a statement published on Tuesday on the SPL's website.
(2026-10-14). Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings? al-monitor.com The Saudi national who was arrested for allegedly planting a covert listening device at OpenAI's offices has extensive experience working at leading technology companies in the US and serves as a venture partner at a Saudi venture capital firm.
(2026-10-14). Iran never made the West abandon its own principles. Israel did. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Reza Nasri Western civilisation has never had a clean record. Its history is soaked in conquest, enslavement, and slaughter. Yet it always took solace in one redeeming quality: it carried within itself the seeds of its own correction. Its unwavering support for Israel has betrayed the values and squandered the achievements cultivated over…
(2026-10-14). Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel."It is not convenient for us, it's no good," Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel's Army Radio, when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election.
(2026-10-14). Iran steps up attacks on ships in bid to keep oil prices high before US midterms: officials. geo.tv
(2026-10-14). As Trump looks on, supporters beat woman protester at rally in Youngstown, Ohio. wsws.org Racist and anti-communist denunciations accompanied attacks on protesters in scenes recalling the German American Bund's 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden.
(2026-10-14). Trump Admin Killed Insider Trading Referral Probing Iran War-Related Oil Sales. truthout.org A Trump administration official intervened against an insider trading investigation into suspiciously timed oil sales made just minutes before a critical announcement by President Donald Trump related to the Iran war this March, new reporting finds. Analysts within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the federal government's regulator against abuses in derivatives markets… |
(2026-10-14). Australian workers and youth denounce Israel's genocide and Labor's complicity. wsws.org Thousands of workers and young people joined rallies across Australia last weekend marking three years since the start of the Zionist regime's imperialist-backed onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2026-10-14). Anti-genocide documentary Naza opens in the US, as Netanyahu government continues its attacks on the film. wsws.org The film features interviews with two dozen members of the Israeli military who detail the AI systems and protocols by which the IDF target and murder civilians.
(2026-10-14). Berlin Left Party commits to excluding critics of the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org In a joint statement, the Left Party, Greens and Social Democratic Party have affirmed Israel's "right to exist," announced campus bans for pro-Palestinian activists at Berlin universities, and committed to strengthening the police and domestic intelligence agency in their "task of protecting Jewish life in Berlin."
(2026-10-14). Universities fire dozens amid pressure from Zionist billionaires. electronicintifada.net Report details repression of campus workers speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza — and how they are fighting back.
(2026-10-14). Democrats demand escalation against Russia after Trump announces "energy ceasefire" wsws.org The proclamation by President Donald Trump of an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine and his lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel have been met with scathing denunciations by broad factions of the US political establishment, led by the Democratic Party.
(2026-10-14). Frank David González: Seis jonrones y un sueño llamado Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu El joven pelotero Frank David González lidera hoy los jonroneros de la 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol con seis cuadrangulares, mientras integra la preselección cubana Sub-23 rumbo al Mundial de Nicaragua.
(2026-10-14). El Barcelona remonta ante el Galatasaray y sigue invicto en la Champions. cubadebate.cu El Barcelona remontó hoy para vencer 4-1 al Galatasaray y conservar su invicto en la segunda jornada de la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo. Los azulgranas transformaron un comienzo adverso en una demostración de pegada y dominio, con cuatro goles que deshicieron la resistencia de los campeones de la Superliga turca.
(2026-10-14). La solidaridad alumbra el Hospital de Yaguajay. cubadebate.cu Las palabras del doctor José Antonio Sánchez Martus revelaron cierto alivio. Él es uno de los galenos que se ha visto en aprietos cuando falla el suministro de corriente, principalmente en la sala de Terapia Intensiva del Hospital General Joaquín Paneca Consuegra, donde se impone la tensión ante la gravedad de un paciente.
(2026-10-14). øEs China el nuevo centro del mundo? cubadebate.cu No cabe duda de que China es ya hoy el centro del mundo. Y, frente a ello, no deja de ser patético ver a las élites reaccionarias latinoamericanas desesperarse por conseguir una visa a EE.UU. o comprar un departamento en Madrid para subir su estatus de "modernidad". Corren enajenados detrás de espejuelos de países que ya solo son "pequeños rincones" del mundo.
(2026-10-14). Protestas educativas recobran fuerza en Francia en la quinta jornada de movilización. cubadebate.cu La movilización de los estudiantes en Francia, apoyada también por sindicatos de docentes en reclamo de mejoras en la educación, recuperó intensidad este martes, en la quinta jornada de manifestaciones masivas y huelgas, que era clave para testar la resistencia del movimiento. Unas 161 500 personas tomaron las calles en todo el país.
(2026-10-14). El Vaticano confirma que el Papa León XIV padece cáncer de pulmón. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV se recupera en un hospital de Roma tras una cirugía "exitosa" para extirpar parte de su pulmón derecho, donde se detectó un tumor canceroso, según un comunicado del Vaticano. El Vaticano anunció este martes por la noche que la cirugía había concluido "según lo previsto" y que León "regresó a su habitación".
(2026-10-14). Workers' protests grow in Venezuela: Who is responsible for mass hunger and destruction of living standards? wsws.org As workers march on Miraflores against starvation wages, Delcy Rodríguez boasts in Rome of Chavismo's "zero hunger" record. The catastrophe is the work of US imperialism and its Chavista enforcers, but political responsibility for disarming the working class lies with their pseudo-left apologists.
(2026-10-14). Will UK Greens fold to Israel lobby? electronicintifada.net Anti-Zionist policy wins out, but party leaders are opposed.
(2026-10-14). 'Slow trains' turn into rolling rural markets in southwest China. ecns.cn Passengers can now buy fresh produce and local specialties aboard some slow trains in southwest China, where train cars have been redesigned to double as rural markets.
(2026-10-14). China-developed deep-sea launch and recovery system wins top industrial award. ecns.cn A deep-sea launch and recovery system independently developed by the No. 704 Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has won a CIIF Award at the 26th China International Industry Fair, which opened in Shanghai on Monday.
(2026-10-14). China leads world in installed wind power capacity for 16th straight year. ecns.cn China has had the world's largest installed wind power capacity for 16 straight years, and its wind turbine exports are still rising, the Chinese Wind Energy Association of the China Renewable Energy Society said Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). Vietnam trials visa-free entry for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa. ecns.cn Vietnam has introduced a trial visa-free policy for Chinese citizens traveling in groups of at least two to Khanh Hoa Province, allowing stays of up to 30 days, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). China's autumn grain harvest enters peak season, tops 60%. ecns.cn More than 60% of China's autumn grain has been harvested as the harvest enters its peak, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). China's trade with BRI partner countries jumps 17.1% in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries rose 17.1% year on year to 20.37 trillion yuan ($3.04 trillion) in the first three quarters of the year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). China's foreign trade volume grows by 18.8% to $5.9 trillion in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms rose 18.8 percent year-on-year to 39.94 trillion yuan ($5.9 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2026, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company realizes 'One-Click Inventory' coverage of warehouses at city and county levels. ecns.cn All four registered warehouses of State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company have completed the functional transformation for "One-Click Inventory," making it the first prefecture-level branch of State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co. Ltd. to achieve full coverage of the "One-Click Inventory" function across its warehouses…
(2026-10-14). There is no room for ambiguity on Taiwan question: spokesperson on Kevin Tsai's appearance at separatist's campaign event. ecns.cn Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and upholding the one-China principle is a prevailing consensus in the international community and a common political foundation for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). China-DPRK New Yalu River Bridge to open. ecns.cn The New Yalu River Bridge linking China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will officially open on Thursday, with the two sides set to hold a joint opening ceremony, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
(2026-10-14). People-to-people friendship between China, the U.S. is jointly forged by ordinary people from both countries: FM. ecns.cn People-to-people friendship between China and the United States is jointly forged by ordinary people from both countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). Van Gogh's Chestnut Trees in Blossom goes on show in Hong Kong, valued at $180 million. ecns.cn Vincent van Gogh's Chestnut Trees in Blossom was on show in Hong Kong ahead of Sotheby's auction in New York this autumn, where it is expected to smash records and fetch around $180 million, according to Sotheby's on Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). China's 2027 civil service exam registration opens, with measures to tackle coordinated application fraud. ecns.cn Registration for China's 2027 national civil service examination opened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with 35,700 positions available at central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions.
(2026-10-14). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier formation heads to Western Pacific for training. ecns.cn A Chinese formation led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier on Wednesday left for the Western Pacific for training, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.
(2026-10-14). Humanoid robots join the workforce at auto parts factory in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A humanoid robot places an auto part at a designated workstation on a production line at an auto parts manufacturing company in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-14). Basking in autumn sun: Badu bamboo shoot harvest in Guangxi. ecns.cn Villagers dry sliced Badu bamboo shoots on bamboo trays in the sunshine at Mentun Village, Tianlin County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-14). China unveils railway sci-tech innovation plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn
(2026-10-14). Shanghai among first winners of UN agency's City of Innovation award. ecns.cn Shanghai was named one of the first winners of the World Intellectual Property Organization's City of Innovation award, the organization announced Monday in Geneva.
(2026-10-14). First exhibits for ninth China International Import Expo clear customs in Shanghai. ecns.cn The first batch of exhibits for the ninth China International Import Expo cleared customs in Shanghai on Monday, marking the start of exhibit arrivals for the expo, which runs Nov. 5-10.
(2026-10-14). Xi meets Togo's president of Council of Ministers. ecns.cn
(2026-10-14). Camera captures rare short-tailed Amur tiger in northeastern China. ecns.cn An infrared camera has captured a previously unrecorded female Amur tiger with an unusually short tail in the Dongning section of Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, authorities said Monday.
(2026-10-14). China Coast Guard seizes $700,000 in suspected smuggled goods in Guangxi. ecns.cn The Beihai Coast Guard Bureau in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region seized goods worth about 5 million yuan (about $700,000), including more than 5,000 cartons of cigarettes and about 15 metric tons of frozen beef products, in four suspected smuggling cases over five days, the bureau said Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). China designates key habitat for Bryde's whales off Weizhou Island in Guangxi. ecns.cn China has designated a marine area of 335.43 square kilometers (about 130 square miles) off Weizhou Island in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as its first key habitat for Bryde's whales, with fishing banned 8.5 months of the year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-10-14). Just call Brodie 'King of the Mountain'. onlineopinion.com.au Motor sport can be dangerous for drivers and spectators, on and off the course.
(2026-10-14). Reconciling creation with sustainable development. onlineopinion.com.au Of all the lessons learned from the successes and failures of global development since the Second World War, community participation in the determination of development projects is the key factor.
(2026-10-14). Brazil's Election: Two Paths for the World's Fifth-Largest Democracy. covertactionmagazine.com The clash between competing models that has been unfolding globally for decades arrived in October at what is undoubtedly becoming a central event. Brazil's presidential election offers an extraordinary opportunity to weigh these competing visions of the world—both for the future of South America's largest country and for its impact on the global stage. While …
(2026-10-14). Canada: Manitoba Assembly unanimously passes motion against anti-Sikh hate. ptcnews.tv Canada: The Manitoba Legislative Assembly has passed a motion condemning hate and discrimination against the Sikh community. All parties backed it.The motion, titled "Standing Up Against Anti-Sikh Hate," was moved by New Democratic Party (NDP) MLA Diljeet Brar, who represents the Burrows constituency. It was tabled as Notice of Motion No. 16. Members from different parties supported it, including Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux and NDP MLA JD Devgan.The motion strongly condemns racism, religious discrimination and intolerance. It says Manitoba's real strength lies in its diversity and that the Sikh community has mad…
(2026-10-14). Fight against war and for international socialism! Reject all capitalist parties and support the Socialist Equality Group in New Zealand's election! wsws.org Leading SEG member Tom Petterson will stand in the November 7 election, in opposition to all the capitalist parties, on a socialist and anti-war platform.
(2026-10-14). IMF meets amid sovereign debt build-up. wsws.org No longer simply a problem of so-called "emerging markets," the debt crisis is lodged within all the major economies.
(2026-10-14). Corporate press, DSA falsify UAW election, invent "mandate" for "president 6 percent" Shawn Fain. wsws.org By inventing mass support for UAW President Shawn Fain, they are seeking to delegitimize all opposition to the bureaucracy and providing cover for it to move against opposition in the rank and file.
(2026-10-14). Chile's "National Reconstruction Plan" : A tax giveaway to the rich, dressed up as disaster relief. wsws.org The bill's "reconstruction" provisions are a pittance that will leave the overwhelming majority of disaster victims homeless for years to come, while its core content is a sweeping program of tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
(2026-10-14). Afridi's security in-charge removed. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have ordered the withdrawal of 48 police personnel and the security squad deployed at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister's residence in Peshawar following the removal of security in-charge Arif Khattak, according to sources. | The personnel stationed at the Chief Minister's House have been directed to report immediately to the Special Branch headquarters, while the security squad assigned to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has also been withdrawn from the premises. | Sources said the decision to recall the personnel was taken after Khattak was relieved of his responsibilities as security in-charge.
(2026-10-14). K-P trainee doctors end 37-day protest. tribune.com.pk 
More than 6,000 trainee and house officer doctors in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have called off their 37-day protest and boycott of services at government hospitals following assurances from Governor Faisal Karim Kundi that their demands would be considered. | The doctors had been demanding an increase in their monthly stipends and had been boycotting hospital services while staging daily demonstrations in the outpatient departments (OPDs) of major public-sector hospitals. | The prolonged protest had disrupted services and caused difficulties for patients seeking treatment at government hospitals.
(2026-10-14). Equipment provided to boost wheat production. tribune.com.pk 
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and the government of Pakistan have expanded their cooperation to strengthen wheat research, develop improved varieties and promote food security, with modern laboratory equipment and agricultural machinery being provided to research institutions. | A high-level delegation led by Dr Flavio Breseghello, director of CIMMYT's Global Wheat Program, visited the Wheat Research Institute at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, where a modern laboratory and working area was inaugurated. | The initiative marks six decades of agricultu…
(2026-10-14). Child maid escaping abuse reunited with parents. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-10-14). Police failures delay trials, observes LHC. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reprimanded the Punjab Police over incompetence undermining the criminal justice system and adding to the burden on courts. | The court asked how judges could be blamed for delays when police failures to complete investigations, arrest suspects in time and produce witnesses had stalled trials for years. | LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum sought an explanation from the provincial police chief over prolonged delays in investigations and failure to produce witnesses, asking how courts could be blamed for delays when police negligence was contributing to a massive backlog of cases.
(2026-10-14). Man arrested for allegedly killing father, uncle. tribune.com.pk 
Dongah Bonga police claimed to have arrested a suspect accused of killing his father and uncle over a domestic dispute and recovered the weapon allegedly used in the crime. | A police spokesperson said the suspect, identified as Razzaq alias Dara, allegedly attacked and killed his father and paternal uncle with a sharp-edged weapon following a domestic dispute. | After the incident, the suspect fled the scene and travelled to Lahore, the spokesperson said. | A team was formed under the supervision of the Dongah Bonga station house officer to investigate the double murder. | The team traced and arrested the sus…
(2026-10-14). PSCA identifies beheaded man found in Lahore field. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has identified a beheaded man found in a field in the Manawan area through biometric verification, while police claimed to have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged honour killing. | The deceased was identified as Robin Masih, after the PSCA's Meri Pehchan team verified his fingerprints through a system linked with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, the team acted on information received through Emergency Helpline 15 and used the biometric system to establish the deceased's identity. Police have regi…
(2026-10-14). 164k register in Green Credit Programme. tribune.com.pk 
More than 164,000 citizens have registered with the Punjab government's Green Credit Programme, while 14,647 have earned the credits for various environmental initiatives. | Electric vehicles account for over 70 per cent of applications received under the programme, while initiatives related to water conservation, recycling at service stations and plastic waste management have attracted comparatively less interest. | According to programme data, a total of 46,365 registered participants are from Lahore and 114,913 from other districts of the province. Of them, 144,036 are men and 20,656 women. | The programme…
(2026-10-14). CM cracks the whip on sanitation. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the relevant authorities a seven-day deadline to implement the Suthra Punjab beat system across the province, ordered the removal of underperforming private sanitation companies and directed officials to ensure payment of outstanding dues to the workers. | Chairing a meeting to review the programme on Tuesday, the chief minister sought a comprehensive micro-plan for cleanliness and a province-wide progress report by next week. | She also directed officials to ensure that the required workforce and machinery were available within a week. | It was decided that…
(2026-10-14). Electronics repair shop owner found shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
A 24-year-old electronics repair shop owner was found dead with a gunshot wound to his forehead in a mysterious shooting incident at his shop in New Karachi. | The body was later shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where the deceased was identified as Alam, son of Ghulam Rasool. | The police said the cause of the shooting and the nature of the death could not initially be determined. Investigators also spoke to eyewitnesses and other people, some of whom said they had not heard any gunshots. The investigation revealed that Alam had been shot and that the weapon allegedly used in the incident had been washed and…
(2026-10-14). 'Gul Plaza management involved in fire tragedy'. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate south on Tuesday heard the Gul Plaza fire case in which a shopkeeper, Arif, recorded his statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). He alleged that most of the building's gates were locked, no fire alarm or firefighting system had been installed, and people were unable to find an escape route during the blaze. | During the hearing, Arif told the court that he had reached Gul Plaza around midnight and found flames at the building's 13 ground-floor gates, 12 of which, he claimed, were locked. He said a man was seen clinging to a window on the mezzanine floor and h…
(2026-10-14). Heavy vehicles crush two bikers. tribune.com.pk 
Fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles continued unabated in Karachi, as a water tanker and a truck killed two motorcyclists in separate incidents in different parts of the city. | Manghopir police arrested the water tanker driver Khan Muhammad involved in one accident, while the truck driver responsible for the other fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. | The vehicle was seized and taken to the police station. | The victim could not be identified immediately, and his body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. | In a separate incident, a motorcyclist was killed when a truck loaded with sacks hit his mot…
(2026-10-14). Shanghai moot to boost Sindh economy: Sharjeel. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said an investment conference in the Chinese city of Shanghai will showcase the province's economic potential and open new avenues for Chinese investment, industrial development and employment generation. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the senior minister said the conference would highlight investment opportunities across key sectors and strengthen business ties between Sindh and Chinese investors. | He said the province offered considerable potential in natural resources, energy, agriculture, minerals, transport, infrastructure and indus…
(2026-10-14). KDA given three weeks to implement disabled persons' quota. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI. A constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the director general of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) to implement the quota for persons with disabilities within three weeks in a case concerning the authority's failure to provide jobs to two visually impaired siblings. | The order was passed during the hearing of a contempt of court petition against the Sindh chief secretary and the KDA director general. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, heard the matter, with the KDA director general appearing before the court. | The director general told the be…
(2026-10-14). Sindh seeks Chinese investment. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has sought Chinese investment in water infrastructure, smart governance, pharmaceutical manufacturing and climate-resilient agriculture to strengthen the province's urban management, industrial capacity and food security, according to official statements issued by the provincial information department. | During his official visit to China, the chief minister met representatives of HBSZ Company, Huawei, Humanwell Healthcare Group and Qingfa Hesheng Agriculture Development Co Ltd to explore cooperation in the K-IV pipeline, Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation, artificial intelligenc…
(2026-10-14). JPMC incinerator shut despite repair funds. tribune.com.pk 
The incinerator used to dispose of medical waste at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has reportedly remained non-functional and fallen into disrepair despite the release of government funds for its maintenance and rehabilitation, raising concerns about the safe disposal of potentially infectious hospital waste. | The Sindh health department has ordered an inquiry into the utilisation of repair funds, payments made and the current condition of the incinerator. | A complaint sent to Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho alleged that the incinerator's building, machinery and internal combustion…
(2026-10-14). Financial woes drive family to 'mass suicide'. tribune.com.pk 
The latest heartbreaking incident in the metropolis, in which an entire family died in an apparent murder-suicide, has once again raised serious concerns about the financial hardships people face amid rising inflation and the growing struggle to make ends meet. | The incident took place in Falak Naz Society, within the jurisdiction of Bin Qasim police station in Malir, where a family of five, including a man, his wife, younger sister and two children, were found dead inside their house. | SSP Malir Dr Abdul Khaliq Pirzada told The Express Tribune that the house was locked from the inside. When police broke ope…
(2026-10-14). Pakistan Post tightens restrictions on kite deliveries. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Post has directed all relevant offices to strictly monitor shipments and ensure compliance with instructions aimed at preventing the transportation and delivery of kites and prohibited strings ahead of Basant 2027, following directions from the Punjab government. | The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting convened by the provincial government to discuss arrangements for Basant. | Representatives of relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Post and courier companies attended the meeting. | Participants agreed to prevent the delivery of kites and dangerous strings to p…
(2026-10-14). Traders threaten price hikes over rising costs. tribune.com.pk 
Traders' associations representing grocery merchants, milk sellers and beef and mutton retailers have asked the deputy commissioner to immediately convene a meeting of the District Price Control Committee to revise official prices of essential commodities in line with rising market rates following a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices.
(2026-10-14). CDA member faces contempt charges. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday initiated contempt of court proceedings against Capital Development Authority (CDA) Member Estate Zaman Wattoo for failing to appear before the court on the pretext of illness, directing him to submit a written response within seven days. The court also rejected his request for an unconditional apology. | Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar heard the contempt case against Wattoo, who appeared before the court alongside his counsel, CDA lawyer Nazir Jawad. | During the hearing, the chief justice observed that the contempt case would be dealt with first, while th…
(2026-10-14). Girl's murder suspect killed in 'CCD encounter'. tribune.com.pk 
The prime suspect in the alleged sexual assault and strangulation murder of 12-year-old schoolgirl Maimoona was killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD). Mumraiz Abbasi's two accomplices, however, managed to escape. | The incident occurred near the Children's Park at Alamabad Stop, within the jurisdiction of Ratta Amral Police Station, during the night between Monday and Tuesday. | Sources in CCD said three suspects suddenly opened fire on a CCD team near the park. The personnel returned fire, during which Abbasi was killed, while his two accomplices fled the scene. A 30-bore pist…
(2026-10-14). Kahuta Road project crawls on meagre funding. tribune.com.pk 
More than three months into the 2026-27 fiscal year, work has yet to formally begin on the Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road project, including the Sihala railway crossing overpass and Kahuta Bypass, despite its inclusion in the federal development budget. Only Rs1 billion has been allocated for the mega infrastructure project this fiscal year, raising concerns that its long-delayed completion will be pushed back by several more years. | The project's total estimated cost was listed at Rs23.845 billion in the 2025-26 budget. However, only around one kilometre of the planned 28.4-kilometre dual-carriageway has been comple…
(2026-10-14). IHC orders crackdown on illegal shisha cafés. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the chief commissioner and deputy commissioner of Islamabad to submit affidavits assuring that no illegal shisha cafés are allowed to operate in the federal capital, questioning how such establishments continue to function without the required no-objection certificates (NOCs). | Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar observed that shisha cafés should not operate in Islamabad until the government framed proper rules and regulations, stressing that the absence of a regulatory framework could not be used to justify illegal activities. | Separat…
(2026-10-14). India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained in jail for five days, says party. geo.tv Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party , Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of CJP, and Ajinkya Shinde pose for a picture from what the party says is inside the Parliament Street Police Station at a location given as New Delhi, India. — ReutersLeaders arrested for…
(2026-10-14). "Propaganda Show" : IDF Raids Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces have raided what they say are the offices of several Palestinian NGOs in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials say a child was injured from Israeli gunfire, while others suffered from tear gas inhalation. At least one journalist was reportedly detained in the raids, which come four years after the forced closure of multiple NGOs that the Israeli government designated as "terrorist" organizations. | "This is part of the whole propaganda show that this government is actually implementing just before the Israeli election," says human rights lawyer Sahar Francis. "…
(2026-10-14). "Bogus" : Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed on DHS Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. Home. democracynow.org 
On Monday, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security raided the Washington, D.C., home of Congressmember Ilhan Omar. Omar has faced years of racist targeting from President Trump over her ethnicity and immigrant background. She immigrated to the United States as a refugee from Somalia when she was a child. Omar is the first Somali American elected to federal office, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota and, along with Michigan's Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress. | "Congresswoman Omar has been under attack by this administration for the last dec…
(2026-10-14). Can Democrats Flip the House and Senate? The Lever's David Sirota on Midterm Races to Watch. democracynow.org 
The midterm elections are in less than three weeks, on November 3. With Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress on the line, the Trump administration has thrown its time and resources into holding rallies in newly competitive states. We take a look at key Senate races in Georgia, Texas, Michigan and Maine with The Lever's David Sirota. Ultimately, says Sirota, election results will hinge on voter turnout. "Will there be that surge of turnout based on how unpopular Trump is and how bad the affordability crisis is?" And, if they win, can Democrats then "deliver" on their pro…
(2026-10-14). Video of Webinar: U.S. Military Spending and How to Stop It. davidswanson.org By World BEYOND War, October 14, 2026 This webinar uses fantastic slide shows and refers to wonderful resources and upcoming action opportunities, all of which are here: worldbeyondwar.org/stop-us-war-spending…
(2026-10-14). Solidarity with India's communists! cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA expresses solidarity with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the democratic movement facing brutal state repression, in the context of struggle against mass disenfranchisement under the BJP government's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter records. We fully support this organized response to the disenfranchisement of 130 million votes, most of whom are economically on the margins, women and Muslim citizens. | The mass arrests and brutality against protesters organizing in response to the SIR, including CPI(M) cadres and leadership, represent a grave escalation of the BJP/RS…
(2026-10-14). CPJ condemns Argentina's deportation of Brazilian journalist Rogério Tomaz Jr. cpj.org Sà£o Paulo, October 14, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the October 12 deportation of Brazilian journalist Rogério Tomaz Jr. by Argentinian authorities at the Jorge Newbery international airport in Buenos Aires over allegations that his residential visa was no longer valid. "It is outrageous that the Argentinian government is using deportation to silence critical…
(2026-10-14). Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage. cpj.org London, October 14, 2026—Russia must immediately release a Japanese journalist detained on Tuesday in the far-eastern island of Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. The journalist, identified by media as Yuki Imai, is believed to be a correspondent for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, a regional outlet for Japan's northern…
(2026-10-14). Turkish authorities seize control of popular pro-opposition Halk TV after police raid headquarters, stop live broadcasts. cpj.org Istanbul, October 14, 2026—Turkish authorities must immediately return control of Halk TV, one of the few remaining media voices critical of the government, to its staff and cease their relentless efforts to stifle the free flow of information in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. Police officers raided Halk TV's headquarters in…
(2026-10-14). CPJ, partners call for urgent action after police violence against journalists in Albania. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined Albanian and international partner organizations in an open letter calling on Albanian authorities to investigate repeated violence and obstruction affecting journalists covering protests, and ensure accountability. The letter came after serious incidents in the capital Tirana on October 13, when several journalists reported being physically assaulted or obstructed by…
(2026-10-14). Taliban suspends BBC Dari, Pashto, and English FM broadcasts across Afghanistan. cpj.org New York, October 14, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Taliban authorities to immediately and unconditionally restore the FM radio transmissions of British public broadcaster BBC across Afghanistan, end the devastating crackdown on independent media, and cease restricting Afghan's access to independent news and information. On October 13, the Taliban confirmed that they had…
(2026-10-14). Colombia's antiterrorism statute raises concerns. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-10-14). At Southern University, Power Outages Are Turning College Life Into a Daily Struggle. capitalbnews.org 
BATON ROUGE, La. — Last month, Cherie Allen, an 18-year-old first-year college student, successfully accomplished what many teenagers struggle to do: wake up on time. She made the 8 a.m. shuttle bus that comes once an hour to take Southern University students to campus with some time to spare and arrived at her 9: 30 a.m. …
(2026-10-14). A Late Hurricane Shows the Danger of a Warming Gulf for Black Communities. capitalbnews.org 
It may have been a quiet hurricane season up until Hurricane Isaias hit parts of Florida and Alabama over the weekend. For Gulf Coast residents, the impact was another clear example of how human-caused ocean warming is changing what was deemed normal for generations. With more than a month until hurricane season ends, Isaias' wrath …
(2026-10-14). Using AI Instead Of Writing Turns Your Brain Into Cheez Whiz. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today I saw a "I kinda hate writing," she said further down in the thread. | This sucks. I don't like what we're becoming. I don't like ho…
(2026-10-14). Far-Right Bookshop Praised by Reform's James Orr Faces Police Warning Over 'Racist' Post About Muslim Men. bylinetimes.com 
A far-right bookshop endorsed by a series of prominent right-wing figures — which sells books by Hitler, Goebbels, and Mosley, and whose social media account called for millions of people to be removed from Britain — has found itself being looked into by police. | Until August, Oldspeak Bookshop had a physical presence in the leafy and affluent Suffolk village of Long Melford, which has a trade in quirky independent shops. | Oldspeak became a darling of the far-right, stocking white nationalist and Nazi literature before the store said it had been hounded out by "constant hostility" in the area.
(2026-10-14). Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sues Netanyahu for nearly $1M over Oct. 7 claims. al-monitor.com Bar is suing for 3 million shekels ($970,000) over a Sept. 28 post on X in which Netanyahu blamed the former Shin Bet chief for Oct. 7 intelligence failures and accused him of withholding warnings.
(2026-10-14). EU regrets Palestinian decision to postpone elections. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The European Union regrets the decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to postpone legislative and presidential elections by almost a year, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Wednesday. • The Palestinian legislative elections were originally scheduled on November 28 while the presidential election was due to take place in early 2027. Both were postponed to September 11 next year.
(2026-10-14). Jailed Imran woes compound after Pakistan suspends his provincial government. al-monitor.com By Mubasher Bukhari and Asif ShahzadLAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A state of emergency declared in Imran Khan's main political stronghold is another setback for Pakistan's jailed former prime minister whose health is worsening according to his family.President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared the emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan that has seen a sharp rise in militant attacks.
(2026-10-14). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 140th Canton Fair. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, which is also known as the Canton Fair.
(2026-10-14). Expo in Ningxia brings wines closer to consumers. ecns.cn The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 24th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) are being held in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, from Monday to Friday, alongside the sixth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo.
(2026-10-14). Exploring picturesque autumn scenery on the grasslands of Xizang. ecns.cn Photo released on Oct. 14, 2026 shows herds of yaks graze leisurely across the vast meadows of Qiuduojiang Grassland in Qusum County, Shannan City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, as the grasslands turn golden in autumn.
(2026-10-14). Nearly 40 U.S. teenagers visit Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Nearly 40 U.S. teenagers participating in a China-U.S. youth exchange program, co-organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange and Peking University, visit Tsinghua University in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2026.
(2026-10-14). Chinese fresh produce reaches overseas markets via Manzhouli. ecns.cn Fresh fruits and vegetables from across China are reaching overseas markets through Manzhouli, the country's largest land port, in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as refrigerated trucks carrying watermelons, mangoes, grapes, pomelos and tomatoes clear border inspections and head abroad.
(2026-10-14). Report Finds "Forever Chemicals" Pollute 83 Percent of 1,602 US Waterways Tested. truthout.org If you swam, fished or paddled a lake or river in the US over the past couple of years, there's a more than 80% chance the water contained toxic "forever chemicals," according to a new report. The report, published today by Environment America Research & Policy Center, found hotspots for the toxics, including the Mississippi River and Lake Ontario, and warns that this widespread pollution is… |
(2026-10-14). Israeli Forces Raid Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections. truthout.org Israeli forces have raided what they say are the offices of several Palestinian NGOs in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials say a child was injured from Israeli gunfire, while others suffered from tear gas inhalation. At least one journalist was reportedly detained in the raids, which come four years after the forced closure of multiple NGOs that the Israeli government designated as… |
(2026-10-14). Mike Rogers's Wealth Soared as His Wife's Firm Won Billion-Dollar Contracts. truthout.org Former US Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate candidate in Michigan, saw his personal wealth soar after he was named chair of the House Intelligence Committee in 2011, thanks in large part to his marriage to the CEO of a powerful military contracting firm. Financial disclosures reviewed by Drop Site News as part of an investigation published Tuesday show that Rogers had just $4,000-$60… |
(2026-10-14). Netanyahu Orders Investigation and Prosecution of Israeli Soldiers in NAZA. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israel's attorney general and the heads of the Israeli military and Shin Bet security service to investigate the soldiers and officers interviewed anonymously in the documentary film NAZA. Netanyahu called Sunday for the agencies to identify "all those who are involved or appear in the libel film" and to prosecute them for "serious… |
(2026-10-14). Supreme Court to Hear Trump Arguments to Keep Musk's DOGE Records Secret. truthout.org On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from the Trump administration challenging a lawsuit that seeks access to records stemming from Elon Musk's time leading the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). DOGE was responsible for ripping through the budgets of several federal agencies last year, ostensibly in the name of cutting wasteful spending… |
(2026-10-14). The Tech Oligarchs Have Captured Washington — Now They're Pivoting to the States. truthout.org Late last month, the wealthiest tech executives on the planet smiled next to President Donald Trump after essentially pinky-swearing they would voluntarily adopt safety policies around AI. While Trump described the agreement as "morally binding," legal liability or enforcement measures were not explicit parts of the accord. The key takeaway from this handshake deal is that the people with the most… |
(2026-10-14). Inflation Watch: How Does In-Store Price Manipulation Bias Our Inflation Data? cepr.net
(2026-10-14). Trump's Whites Only Refugee Policy. cepr.net
(2026-10-14). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (October 2026). cepr.net
(2026-10-14). Colombia's opposition takes to the street to protest De la Espriella. colombiareports.com Despite intimidation attempts by the national government and the police, tens of thousands of people took to the streets throughout Colombia to protest the far-right government of President Abelardo De la Espriella. The protest had been organized by social organizations, labor unions and the country's largest opposition party, the Historic Pact. Opposition leader Ivan Cepeda, …
dropsitenews.com (2026-10-13). Ansarallah threatens to strike Aramco; Elon Musk pours $276 million into midterms; Russia violated Trumps energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition threatens Sana'a oil site strikes; Ansarallah warns it will hit Aramco in retaliation. Riyadh airport still closed after Ansarallah attacks. Iran offers to mediate Saudi-Ansarallah talks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking Saudi approval to join war against Ansarallah; Riyadh opposes move.
(2026-10-13). Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran.Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics and opponents that China and Russia were helping Iran."If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast," Trump wrote.
(2026-10-13). 'Swift response': Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war. geo.tv Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen, on December 2, 2023.— ReutersTrump says Washington considering joining Saudi strikes against the…
(2026-10-13). Houthi official warns of painful if US enters Yemen war. al-monitor.com A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. | Yemen's civil war ⚪ in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis ⚪ reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into risis.
(2026-10-13). Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.Incoming drones and missiles were reported by the Saudi-led coalition backing government forces in Yemen, though there was no immediate news of whether they were intercepted.
(2026-10-13). Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of imminent military attacks days before a series of deadly strikes on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300.The government has not said why there were no alerts to the public before the four Riyadh attacks in the past week. The warnings had served to highlight the violence undermining the kingdom's efforts to project an image of calm to its people and the world during its war with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
(2026-10-13). Turkey to send Mecca agreement to parliament soon, Erdogan says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Turkey will send the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to parliament to be ratified in the coming days, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.Speaking following the cabinet meeting, Erdogan also said Turkey strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and stood with Saudi brothers and sisters against these attacks. (Reporting by Huseyin HayatseverEditing by Tomasz Janowski)…
(2026-10-13). Ethiopia's Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand? aljazeera.com The Tigray conflict puts the UAE's backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic role under scrutiny.
(2026-10-13). Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert. aljazeera.com Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr's victory.
(2026-10-13). Iran offers Saudi-Yemen dialogue as fighting, Houthi attacks escalate. al-monitor.com The Saudi-backed government in Yemen passed a draft law designating the Iran-backed Houthis as a terror group, as the US considers further action against the group over its attacks against Saudi Arabia.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-13). 'Evacuate immediately': Yemeni Army declares Saudi Aramco facilities 'legitimate targets'
Yemen has warned that any attack on the capital Sana'a will have severe consequences for Riyadh, warning that Saudi energy facilities and airports are among legitimate targets.
(2026-10-13). UK PM Burnham says IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident. al-monitor.com By Michael HoldenLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
(2026-10-13). Trump's Genocidal Rhetoric on Iran Deserves Legal Consequences, Scholars Say. truthout.org US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran have become so frequent that they often don't make headlines. One recent exception, though, was during his 38-minute speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 22, in which Trump mentioned Iran 17 times. "Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before? |
(2026-10-13). Likely unexploded ordnance kills teenager in northern Israel. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A 14-year-old Israeli boy was killed and 24people were injured when what was most likely an unexplodedordnance went off during a school hiking trip near the border with Lebanon, Israel's ambulance service said on Monday.The area is littered with explosive devices from Israel's conflict with the Lebanese militia group Hezbollah.Rockets and missiles aimed at Israel from southern Lebanon sometimes fail to explode on impact, which can create risks for civilians years in the future.
(2026-10-13). Thousands protest in New Zealand on third anniversary of Gaza genocide. wsws.org The protest organisers, including pseudo-left groups, sought to turn the rallies into election campaign rallies for the pro-imperialist Labour Party and its allies.
(2026-10-13). Chris Hedges: "Requiem for Gaza" Bears Witness to a People Israel Cannot Erase. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Genocide seeks to destroy more than lives. It seeks to erase a people's history, culture and memory—and bury the evidence beneath the rubble. At the launch of Requiem for Gaza, Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist Chris Hedges explains how he and cartoonist Joe Sacco set out to preserve what Israel's destruction threatens to obliterate: the …
(2026-10-13). The 'G-Words': Bass and Raman's Opposing Views on Palestine May Decide the Mayoral Election. lataco.com What do the candidates' stances mean for Jewish and Arab voters in L.A.? We asked both. Here's what they said.
(2026-10-13). Following Trump-Putin deal: EU intensifies war offensive against Russia. wsws.org In the midst of the most dangerous escalation of the Ukraine war since its outbreak, the European powers on Monday adopted the most extensive expansion of sanctions against the Russian arms industry to date.
(2026-10-13). 'Part of the Fascist Playbook': Ilhan Omar Condemns Trump DHS Raid on Her Home. scheerpost.com Jake Jonson Common Dreams "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced." US Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday forcefully condemned the Department of Homeland Security's raid on her Washington, DC home as part of a broader …
(2026-10-13). Indigenous People Are Resisting Erasure From Schools, Media, and Our Land. scheerpost.com By Johnnie Jae This article was originally published by Truthout Joining the fight against our erasure helps Native communities defend our right to be seen, heard, and counted. On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas that the Indigenous Lucayan people called Guanahani. He continued on to Cuba and Hispaniola and, …
(2026-10-13). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-13). Ron Paul: Aranceles de Trump dañan a EEUU y favorecen a los demócratas. cubadebate.cu El ex congresista republicano por Texas Ron Paul publicó en Antiwar.com un análisis sobre lo que llama "la otra guerra de Trump": la guerra arancelaria. Mientras la guerra con Irán acapara la atención, Paul subraya que los aranceles están infligiendo un daño económico a los estadounidenses que ya venían sufriendo.
(2026-10-13). Medicina natural y tradicional: Plantas medicinales y lactancia materna. cubadebate.cu La lactancia materna resulta fundamental para el desarrollo del bebé. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF) recomiendan de manera exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses de vida y su continuación, junto con una alimentación complementaria adecuada, hasta los dos años o más.
(2026-10-13). Simeone cumple 5408 días en el Atlético ante un Manchester United que busca en Carrick la estabilidad perdida desde Ferguson. cubadebate.cu Hoy Diego Simeone cumple 5408 días en el banquillo del Atlético de Madrid. Son más de 15 años como técnico rojiblanco en los que ha dirigido 809 partidos. Michael Carrick llegó al Manchester United como técnico interino en enero de 2026 y su buen papel ha desembocado en una prórroga como mánager oficial hasta 2028.
(2026-10-13). øPor qué el Tribunal Supremo de España suspendió el derecho a votar de miles de ciudadanos naturalizados por la Ley de Nietos? cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo español reafirmó la suspensión del derecho al voto de miles de ciudadanos naturalizados, en una medida sin precedentes y en un momento en el que el presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, anunció un adelanto electoral. Los españoles acudirán a las urnas el próximo 29 de noviembre.
(2026-10-13). In this West Bank Village, Israel Won't Let Palestinians Visit Their Dead. scheerpost.com Shatha Hammad Mondoweiss Since August, Israeli settlers have blocked Palestinians from Umm Safa from reaching the village's only cemetery. Residents say it's the latest in a series of escalations by settlers — backed by the Israeli army — who are trying to expel them. Seventy meters from the cemetery of Umm Safa, north of Ramallah, …
(2026-10-13). Trump's Mass Deportation Push May Cut Retirees' Social Security By $2k Annually. truthout.org The average retiree will soon see average cuts of over $2,000 to their annual Social Security benefits if the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign is continued, according to a new report on the widespread economic consequences of the president's inhumane agenda. By 2034, retirees' benefits may be cut by 8.6 percent, or an average of $2,152 per year, as a result of the loss of tax… |
(2026-10-13). Rep. Delia Ramirez Introduces Landmark Bill to Abolish DHS, ICE, and CBP. truthout.org Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-Illinois) has introduced a bill that would abolish not just ICE, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) altogether, repealing the 2002 law establishing the agency and replacing it with one focused on protecting civil and human rights. The wide-ranging legislation, dubbed the Reimagining Safety Act, would repeal the Homeland Security Act. |
(2026-10-13). Report: Trump Is Having Second Thoughts About Livestreaming Military Execution. truthout.org President Donald Trump is reportedly asking advisors if he should go through with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream a military execution later this year. Trump has publicly indicated that he'll make a final decision on the matter soon. "There are two thoughts: don't show it and show it," Trump said. "Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won't be doing… |
(2026-10-13). Trump Admin Is Reportedly Offering Children as Young as 5 $3,000 to Self-Deport. truthout.org ICE is offering children as young as 5 years old $3,000 "incentives" to voluntarily depart the country, legal advocates have reported, as the Trump administration works to separate immigrant families under the hammer of their mass deportation machine. Bloomberg Law first reported on the offers, citing attorneys and immigrant advocacy groups who say that the offers are sometimes given to… |
(2026-10-13). Air Force Major Who Called for Trump's Impeachment Held in Solitary Confinement. truthout.org Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested July 1 on the steps of the US Capitol after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. According to his lawyer, he's now being held in solitary confinement 24 hours a day in what some legal experts say could amount to illegal pretrial punishment. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) contains provisions barring officers from engaging… |
(2026-10-13). Elon Musk Becomes the Largest Known Donor to This Year's Midterms. truthout.org We speak with the Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney about his new documentary Musk, an expansive, nearly four-hour examination of the world's first trillionaire and how he has amassed unprecedented power in business, technology and politics. The film traces Elon Musk's early ventures and the rise of SpaceX and Tesla, examining the role of government support in their growth. |
(2026-10-13). Meet the Right-Wing Activists Urging Trump to Take Extreme Action in Elections. truthout.org Since being released early from prison in June, former Colorado election clerk Tina Peters has been granted extraordinary access to the halls of power in Washington. Peters said she has traveled to Washington seven times, visited the White House at least twice, and met with senior officials at the Justice and Commerce departments — remarkable access for someone on parole after a 2024 felony… |
(2026-10-13). US Measles Cases Top 4,200 as Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Death Related to Virus. truthout.org Health officials in Pennsylvania have announced another death related to measles, the sixth overall in the state and the U.S. since the beginning of this year. Officials identified the person who died as a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County. The individual was reportedly not vaccinated against the virus. The county coroner described the cause of death as a "probable acute cardiac event… |
(2026-10-13). Emergency Care for Christa Pike Was Delayed After Prison Botched 911 Call. truthout.org Newly released 911 calls show that prison officials neglected to provide basic details when calling for emergency care for Christa Pike after Tennessee officials botched her execution last week. Emergency dispatchers were left scrambling after the prison official who made the first 911 call, roughly an hour after the lethal injection process began, was unable to provide the code for the… |
(2026-10-13). Tablets Make Communication Easier Behind Bars — But Deaf People Are Left Behind. truthout.org Tablet computers have revolutionized communication inside prisons for hearing prisoners. Prison systems from across the country — including in New York, California, and Illinois — have distributed tens of thousands of tablets to incarcerated people, which they can use to call home, watch movies, message loved ones, or attend virtual classes (although they are often charged predatory fees for… |
(2026-10-13). At Least 39 Data Center Measures Will Be on the Ballot This Year in 8 States. truthout.org In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who once touted data centers as an economic boon have backtracked, and voters in at least three dozen cities, counties and townships will consider ballot… |
(2026-10-13). Leaked Audio Features MI GOP Candidate Rogers Mocking Affordability Concerns. truthout.org In newly unearthed audio, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers (Michigan) appears to dismiss one of the top issues motivating voters in this year's midterm races: affordability. In a radio interview from January, Rogers blasted Democrats for highlighting the fact that Americans are facing higher consumer prices on myriad goods and services. "They [Democrats] say… |
(2026-10-13). Russia, China, and the changing Eurasian balance – and what does it mean for Ukraine? onlineopinion.com.au How much genuine force do sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law retain…
(2026-10-13). Japan on the road to remilitarization. onlineopinion.com.au India, Russia, both Koreas and others are also asserting greater roles. The old binary is giving way to a more crowded and fluid strategic landscape.
(2026-10-13). Black Wealth Takes a Nosedive. cepr.net
(2026-10-13). Weakened Civil Rights Enforcement Undermines Disabled Students. cepr.net
(2026-10-13). The Continuing High-Stakes Battle Over Corporate Climate Liability. cepr.net
(2026-10-13). Crazy Lies from the Anti-Tax Gang. cepr.net
(2026-10-13). Sheldon Whitehouse's Day One Plan For A Post-Trump Presidency. levernews.com 
It's day one after President Donald Trump leaves office; a Democrat has been elected to replace him, and there are four years of Trump's mess to clean up — what should the new president do?Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) has a plan: Prepare in advance to eradicate Trump's influence across the executive branch, even if it means using presidential power "to its fullest." Then, he says, comes the harder task of rebuilding a government that gets things done while playing by the rules. In this premium bonus episode of
(2026-10-13). U.S. leaves Iraq after 23 years but keeps control of its oil money. peoplesworld.org 
Quietly on Sept. 30, with little fanfare, the last U.S. troops left Iraq—and this time, the withdrawal is supposed to be permanent. After 23 years of war, civil war, occupation, and chaos, Iraq celebrated the end of an era. In Erbil, in the country's Kurdish north, where the last American soldiers had been stationed, a …
(2026-10-13). 'Saint Megan' review: Sharp play raises questions about religion and devotion over centuries. peoplesworld.org 
Rogue Machine—the L.A. stage's exemplar of edgy, indie, intimate theater—strikes again with playwright Joy Gregory's Saint Megan, the very first play to be produced that originated in the cauldron of Rogue Machine's Playwright's Roundtable. Saint Megan is a (presumably loosely) fact-based drama about the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church, misled by Rev. Fred Phelps (an insidious …
(2026-10-13). U.S. goes to bizarre lengths to protect its man in Bolivia. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. efforts to shore up conservative Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's troubled, almost year-long tenure recently took a bizarre turn. Measures taken to protect one of Washington's agents have gone to extraordinary lengths, signaling hyped-up U.S. determination to ward off social revolution in Bolivia. Argentinian Fernando Cerimedo and his paramour, Nadia Beller, were close advisors of …
(2026-10-13). Trump's California dreaming is a nuclear nightmare. peoplesworld.org 
A general rule of thumb in journalism when researching a story, especially a controversial one, is always to get a second source. These days that needs to apply to the general public too, given all the AI-fabricated content in circulation. Under normal circumstances, if a U.S. president invited a foreign power to take out two …
(2026-10-13). UAW's Fain claims re-election with two-thirds of the vote. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT —Incumbent United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain declared victory in the union's second-ever one-member, one-vote for top leadership jobs, with unofficial tallies showing he won 68% of the vote. His United UAW slate also won every race it contested, garnering enough votes each to secure spots for Secretary-Treasurer, vice presidents, and regional directors. That's …
(2026-10-13). Agriculture and rural communities need immigrants, but system has failed them. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-10-13). Hackers turn up heat on over 480 French supermarkets: Fridges hit 50 ∞C in a first-of-its-kind cyberattack. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Imagine walking into a supermarket where the freezers are warm and the food inside is spoiling. That is what happened across France on Monday, when a major cyberattack hit the cooling sy | Hackers turn up heat on over 480 French supermarkets: Fridges hit 50 ∞C in a first-of-its-kind cyberattack…
(2026-10-13). "Hispanic Heritage" Is Hemispheric Sovereignty. publicbooks.org What unites the nations and peoples represented in the United States' "Hispanic Heritage Month"? And what should we be celebrating?
(2026-10-13). Airbus Details Progress With Lakota Connector Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter. twz.com 
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense has been actively developing and iterating the technology for its Lakota Connector, an uncrewed, autonomous variant of the multi-mission UH-72B Lakota helicopter. This includes testing under Team Lakota Connector, that has brought together Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, and Parry Labs in a prototyping phase for the U.S. Marine Corps. | TWZ's Jamie Hunter spoke with Carl Forsling from Airbus U.S., at the AUSA 2026 trade event in Washington D.C. A former U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight and MV-22 Osprey pilot, Forsling explained the requirement for uncrewed logistics in cont…
(2026-10-13). General Atomics' Mojave Drone Completes Austere Testing in Korea. twz.com 
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace completed operations in a simulated battlefield scenario with the Mojave short take-off and landing (STOL) drone on September 16. The testing formed part of a Defense Drone Technology Exhibition and included Mojave operating from an austere short runway at the Seungjin Training Field in Pocheon-si. The flying portion of the trials also saw the Mojave operating down at low level to demonstrate its ability to terrain mask to avoid potential threats and to support ground forces at close quarters. | TWZ's Jamie Hunter spoke to Matt Petraitis, se…
(2026-10-13). Sig Sauer's M250 Machine Gun Gets Shorter And Lighter After Army Feedback. twz.com 
(2026-10-13). Bradley's Old TOW Launchers Get New Teeth With Spike Missile Adapter. twz.com 
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(2026-10-13). Specter Jet-Powered Drone Aims At Low Cost, Multi-Mission, Single Use. twz.com 
(2026-10-13). Drones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its Enemies. twz.com 
For more than a year, U.S. Army forces in Europe have been experimenting with new counter-drone capabilities, as well as tactics, techniques, and procedures to go with them, under the umbrella of what is
(2026-10-13). Notes from a Resident Doctor: High rates of suicides among health workers: The real price of dismantling the NHS. wsws.org A resident doctor responds to British Medical Association research showing healthcare workers die by suicide at a rate 24 percent above the national average. Helplines and wellbeing schemes, the doctor argues, treat as personal a crisis produced by austerity and privatisation in the National Health Service.
(2026-10-13). Alan Thornett, 1937-2026: A militant won to Trotskyism who later embraced Pabloism. wsws.org During the 1960s and early 1970s, Thornett was a prominent militant in the car industry who was won from the Stalinist Communist Party of Great Britain to the Socialist Labour League, then the British section of the International Committee of the Fourth International.
(2026-10-13). Dozens arrested ahead of the NATO summit in Türkiye remain in prison. wsws.org The aim of the unlawful "preventive" arrests was to keep anti-war opposition off the streets and intimidate broader masses of workers and youth.
(2026-10-13). Ebola death reported in Kenya as epidemic reaches 9,000 confirmed cases. wsws.org More than half of Ituri's new positives on Oct. 9 came from swabs of the dead, while a man who had been ill for a month passed two airport screenings before dying in Nairobi.
(2026-10-13). Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home: A new step in Trump's drive toward dictatorship. wsws.org A government that sends federal agents into the home of an opposition legislator, on the strength of smears spread by the president, is preparing to dispense with the constitutional forms that are supposed to hold it to account.
(2026-10-13). How Révolution Permanente blocks an independent mobilization of the working class amid French high school protests. wsws.org The high school protests shaking France, which have mounted alongside mass housing protests calling for a general strike in Spain, have turned into a confrontation with the French capitalist regime.
(2026-10-13). Trump's Justice Department targets TV networks for protesting press ban. wsws.org The antitrust investigation seeks to punish even limited resistance to Trump's censorship campaign and subordinate the media to his drive for presidential dictatorship.
(2026-10-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 700 workers in Antofagasta, Chile went on strike October 7, while Unifor has set a strike vote for 9,000 Canadian Stellantis workers.
(2026-10-13). US schools deploy weaponized drones as testing ground for dictatorship. wsws.org Florida and Georgia have appropriated $1.67 million for school drone pilot programs, while the manufacturer envisions using the systems "anywhere there's a mass gathering."
(2026-10-13). Sri Lanka's new anti-terror law grants sweeping state powers to suppress social dissent. wsws.org The new bill's broad definition of terrorism opens the way to criminalizing popular opposition and class struggle against government policies.
(2026-10-13). The SEP and the fight against war. wsws.org We are publishing here the first of five resolutions adopted unanimously by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), held September 26—29, 2026.
(2026-10-13). Chile: Strikes shut down world's largest copper mines. wsws.org These strikes are a sharp expression of a crisis that is convulsing the entire Chilean mining industry and a working class that is beginning to move against the corporatist union apparatus that has policed it for four decades.
(2026-10-13). Beware White Nationalists Like Trump Branding Jews A "Separate Race" scheerpost.com H. Scott Prosterman Informed Comment On December 11, 2019, convicted felon Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13899, which declared Judaism to be a separate "race" and "ethnicity;" and all Jews of common "national origin." The purpose was to twist Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act into a tool for speech suppression. It had the …
(2026-10-13). Trump's Destruction Of The National Security Process. scheerpost.com Melvin Goodman, Counter Punch. In 1947, the U.S. Congress passed the National Security Act, which created the National Security Council, the Department of Defense, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Central Intelligence Agency. These institutions were often misused during the worst days of the Cold War and, more recently, in the Global …
(2026-10-13). El-Sayed Releases Policy Proposal to Get AI Development 'Under Control'. scheerpost.com Julia Conley Common Dreams US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said Tuesday that to stop Silicon Valley "billionaires" from unilaterally deciding how artificial intelligence will be used, he proposed a regulatory framework for the technology that mirrors federal legislation pushed by top progressives in Congress. The Michigan Democrat, who is running against Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers, unveiled his "AI Under Control" proposal following recent …
(2026-10-13). 'Tortured' Or 'Torturer'? — Corporate Media Fail To Ask The Question. scheerpost.com Becca Renk Foster and John Perry, Popular Resistance. On 1 October 2026, Jeffrey Isaac Jarquin, a 35-year-old Nicaraguan man, was deported from the United States by ICE and, on arrival in Managua, was immediately sent to prison by Nicaraguan authorities. Reports described him as a "torture victim," a "political prisoner," and a "prominent figure in …
(2026-10-13). Indigenous Community Quickly Mobilized as Fire Raged on Oregon Reservation. scheerpost.com By Kevin Foster This article was originally published by Truthout Mutual aid is becoming increasingly vital as tribes face climate disasters with insufficient state support. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are still reeling from the Bench Fire, which tore through more than 60,000 acres of the reservation in north central Oregon in July and …
(2026-10-13). Lee Camp: An Empire That Values Oil Over Lives—and Silence Over Truth. scheerpost.com The empire's priorities become clearest when something threatens its bottom line. Human lives are expendable; oil supplies are sacred. In this episode of Dangerous Ideas, Lee Camp takes aim at that brutal calculus, dissecting Trump's complaints about attacks on Russian refineries and arguing that Washington's concern for Ukrainians ends where its economic interests begin. Camp …
(2026-10-13). Caitlin Johnstone: Netanyahu's Attack on Truth in 'NAZA'. scheerpost.com Caitlin Johnstone.com The 24 soldiers interviewed for the film are being prosecuted not because they told lies about Israel, but because they told the truth. Israel is so evil that it's actually illegal for Israelis to tell the truth about it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just ordered Israel's military, its attorney general, and its …
(2026-10-13). The Black Panthers at 60: You can jail a revolutionary, but not the revolution. therealnews.com 
On October 15, the Black Panther Party marks its 60th anniversary. Archivist Billy X Jennings highlights their legacy: 14 medical clinics (two still open in Seattle & Portland) and vital survival programs, like "free buses to prison… to keep the family unit together." | On October 15, the Black Panther Party marks its 60th anniversary. Archivist Billy X Jennings highlights their legacy: 14 medical clinics (two still open in Seattle & Portland) and vital survival programs, like "free buses to prison… to keep the family unit together." Black Panthers,video,Black Panthers
(2026-10-13). Tom Morello wants you to rock out and fight fascism. therealnews.com 
In this exclusive interview, filmed backstage at the "once in forever" Power to the People Festival on Oct. 3, legendary musician and activist Tom Morello speaks with Kim Kelly about rocking out and fighting fascism. | In this exclusive interview, filmed backstage at the "once in forever" Power to the People Festival on Oct. 3, legendary musician and activist Tom Morello speaks with Kim Kelly about rocking out and fighting fascism. fascism,video,Tom Morello
(2026-10-13). Beards and loathing: A cop union convention comes to Las Vegas. therealnews.com 
This feature report was co-produced and is being co-published in partnership with On a plain, blue-lit stage in a plain event space at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, a gruff man with white hair and a thin goatee is complaining about Las Vegas. How it is too hot. How it is too expensive. And how the hotel's convention-management bureaucracy is driving him nuts. | "You can't even move a box from left to right without contacting someone to do tha…
(2026-10-13). India detains top 'cockroach' leaders after flash protest. geo.tv Student activists protest demanding the resignation of the nation's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter roll irregularities linked to the "special intensive revision" , in New Delhi, India, October 13, 2026. — AFPPolice seal off Jantar Mantar by yellow metal…
(2026-10-13). End of British-American special relationship? From Falkland to Ireland, relations at their lowest. infobrics.org Trump's disputes with Britain over Irish reunification and the Falklands, among other issues, reveal deep fractures in the US—UK special relationship. Could Washington's approach push its closest ally towards greater strategic autonomy?>
(2026-10-13). Poles protest mass Ukrainian migration. infobrics.org Polish citizens demonstrate against the entry of Ukrainian nationalist militants.
(2026-10-13). BRICS States Advance Unified Agricultural Satellite Platform to Monitor Global Food Security. infobrics.org BRICS member states are advancing plans to create a unified digital agricultural monitoring platform, with Russia offering to provide partners with data from its orbital Earth remote sensing constellation as ready-made agricultural services…
(2026-10-13). BRICS Gives Malaysia Room for Manoeuvre. infobrics.org The expanded bloc accounts for roughly 40 per cent of global output at purchasing-power parity. Intra-BRICS goods exports have grown more than thirteen-fold since 2003, reaching about US$1.2 trillion in 2025…
(2026-10-13). Africa's Regional Integration Framework: a Model for the Global South. infobrics.org For the systemic and long-term changes that are decided upon in BRICS on issues such as institutionalization and policy continuity there may be a need to step back and take a broader view of the trends in the main regions of the Global South…
(2026-10-13). Latin America's right-wing governments draw closer to Israel. infobrics.org Israel breaking out of international isolationism with US backing.
(2026-10-13). Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion. al-monitor.com Noam Cohen was driving to a bar on a Saturday two years ago with his wife and friends in his hometown of Arad, in southern Israel, when a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys began shouting at passing cars. | The drivers were guilty of violating the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest. The boys also insulted the women in the group, including Cohen's wife.
(2026-10-13). AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says. al-monitor.com By David LawderBANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.Despite a more protracted conflict that has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, the IMF is forecasting 2026 global growth at 3.1%, a slight uptick from the 3.0% it predicted in July.
(2026-10-13). British airbase plot certainly by Iran Guards: UK PM. al-monitor.com Britain's government Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being behind a major scare at a UK airbase used by the United States, as allies including Washington warned Tehran against hostile acts. | Iran denied any involvement.
(2026-10-13). IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of outlook. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast that global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected due to advanced economies' "resilience" in the face of war-fuelled energy prices, but warned that low-income countries remained vulnerable to the supply shock. | In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) released at the organization's Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1 percent, compared to 3.5 percent growth in 2025.
(2026-10-13). Libya seizes nearly $1 million of hashish in east. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, Libya, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Libya's eastern-based authorities have seized about 400 kg of hashish worth around 6 million dinars ($934,000) and arrested some suspects near the coastal city of Tobruk, officials said.Libya has become a major drug transit route as gangs exploit the turmoil and conflict since 2011 when former ruler Muammar Gaddafi was toppled in a NATO-backed uprising.The anti-drugs agency's information and documentation officer, Ahmed al-Mismari, told Reuters that Saturday's operation took place at a house in an agricultural area southeast of the city.
(2026-10-13). Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker. al-monitor.com A Melbourne imam whose Islamic community centre has been linked by prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates to the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a flydubai jet has said he "never met" the man and insisted he has "consistently preached peace". | The Omani co-pilot, now in custody in the UAE, had drawn inspiration from Al-Qaeda's September 11, 2001 suicide attacks, and carried out his attempt "with the aim of causing the greatest possible loss of life", according to the Emirati prosecutor's findings published by state media last week.
(2026-10-13). Moroccan centrist party agrees to form coalition government with three other parties. al-monitor.com By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), who topped last month'sparliamentary election vote, will form a coalition government with three other parties,the four parties said on Monday.The four — which include moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal — together hold 207 seats in parliament, above the 198 needed for a majority.
(2026-10-13). AI could self-replicate on home devices within 'months', Anthropic says. aljazeera.com US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
(2026-10-13). Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears. aljazeera.com US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
(2026-10-13). Imran Khan's PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. aljazeera.com Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
(2026-10-13). Malaysia's Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia. aljazeera.com Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world's most polluted cities.
(2026-10-13). More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal's Gorkha region. aljazeera.com Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away home, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
(2026-10-13). Emir says Qatar has shown resilience in face of 'exceptional events'. aljazeera.com Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar has demonstrated its strength and cohesion.
(2026-10-13). Hundreds of supermarkets in France hit by 'unprecedented' cyberattack. aljazeera.com Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.
(2026-10-13). Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m. aljazeera.com The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history ‚Å ‚Å among game-worn sports jerseys.
(2026-10-13). Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-13). Man dies after fall from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia. aljazeera.com One person has died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags 'Over Georgia' theme park near Atlanta.
(2026-10-13). Wrong, Media: Penguins Thriving or Dying, Climate Change Gets Blamed Either Way. wattsupwiththat.com The BBC reports that Antarctica's gentoo penguins are "flourishing with climate change," while CBS News reports that an iconic chinstrap penguin colony has suffered a "population collapse" driven by climate…
(2026-10-13). Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea's troubled Porgera. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Details are emerging of violence which left at least eight people dead at Porgera Valley in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province, in an incident for which local people have pointed blame at PNG's Kumul 23 elite tactical police unit. The police have denied that…
(2026-10-13). Monday 10/19: Lessons From Sudan: Black Internationalism & Revolutionary Solidarity. indybay.org Eastside Arts Alliance | 2277 International Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94606…
(2026-10-13). When The Gates Of Tech Dystopia Snap Shut. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a According to the caption that's been going around, the trapper waited patiently for five days for the entire sounder to get comfortable enough to take the bait and enter the trap all at once. The gate didn't close until the final pig walked…
(2026-10-12). Xi, Papua New Guinea's governor-general exchange congratulations over 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bob Dadae, governor-general of Papua New Guinea, on Monday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2026-10-12). China reports progress in first five national parks, with wildlife numbers rising. ecns.cn China has made progress in conserving ecosystems and protecting wildlife in its first five national parks since they were launched in 2021, with populations of several flagship species recovering, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said Monday.
(2026-10-12). Award-winning poet Wang Jibing continues delivering food, finding poetry in everyday life. ecns.cn Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider whose poetry collection won the Lu Xun Literature Prize in 2026, said he will keep writing about life. "No matter what path my life takes, I remain deeply enamored with the warmth and vitality of existence, and will keep writing about life with my pen," he told a readers' event in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Sunday.
(2026-10-12). Poyang Lake has the highest density of Yangtze finless porpoises in the river basin. ecns.cn Poyang Lake in eastern China's Jiangxi province is home to 542 Yangtze finless porpoises, nearly 40% of the country's total and the highest density of the species in the Yangtze River basin, a local official said Monday.
(2026-10-12). China sells more than 12 million new-energy vehicles in first nine months of 2026. ecns.cn China produced 12.483 million new-energy vehicles and sold 12.472 million units in the first three quarters of 2026, up 11% and 11.1% year on year, respectively.
(2026-10-12). Zhang Ziyi receives inaugural honorary achievement award at Lumière Film Festival. ecns.cn Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi received the inaugural Honorary Achievement Award at the 18th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France, on Sunday in recognition of her contributions to world cinema.
(2026-10-12). Travel trends shift toward deeper cultural immersion. ecns.cn Demand for long-haul travel continues to surge this holiday season. Rather than rushing to internet-famous check-in spots, more travelers are spending their entire holiday on a single journey, taking time to explore, observe, and immerse themselves in local experiences.
(2026-10-13). Chinese premier to attend 140th Canton Fair opening ceremony, related events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony and related events of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, and deliver a keynote speech, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce announced Monday.
(2026-10-13). China forum explores ways to combine heritage protection with urban renewal. ecns.cn
(2026-10-13). Luoyang welcomes foreign mayors with Tang dynasty pageantry. ecns.cn Visiting mayors and other international guests followed a route lined with palace lanterns through Luoyang's Yingtianmen Gate to the sound of court music on Friday evening, at a welcome ceremony inspired by the Tang dynasty.
(2026-10-13). Musk responds to viral Chinese lookalike, invites him to share the stage. ecns.cn U.S. billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that someone among China's 1.4 billion people is bound to look like him, in response to viral videos of his Chinese lookalike, known online as Ma Yilong.
(2026-10-13). China's 2026 box office exceeds $4.4 billion by October. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office revenue, including presales, has topped 31 billion yuan (about $4.4 billion) as of Sunday, according to Lighthouse Professional, a Chinese film data platform.
(2026-10-13). Global mayors praise China's cultural heritage preservation in Luoyang. ecns.cn The Global Mayors Dialogue has wrapped up in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, where international guests from around the world discussed how historic cities can preserve their cultural heritage while pursuing economic growth and urban development.
(2026-10-13). Regular freight train service launched between Chengdu and Lhasa. ecns.cn A regularly scheduled freight train service between Chengdu in southwestern China's Sichuan province and Lhasa in the Xizang Autonomous Region began running Sunday, with the first train carrying more than 500 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-10-13). Fire in Mongolia approaches China's border, 2,000 firefighters mobilized. ecns.cn More than 2,000 firefighters have been deployed along the border with Mongolia in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a wildfire spreading toward Chinese territory, local authorities said.
(2026-10-13). China, EU reach consensus on hybrid and electric vehicle trade: spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the European Union have reached a series of understandings on hybrid and electric vehicle trade through continued dialogue under their trade and investment consultation mechanism, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
(2026-10-13). China's logistics sector expands for a fifth consecutive month. ecns.cn China's Logistics Performance Index stood at 51.5% in September, up 0.6 percentage points month on month and remaining in expansion territory for a fifth consecutive month, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Sunday.
(2026-10-13). First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn The first batch of exhibits for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) arrived in Shanghai on Monday under the supervision of Shanghai Customs.
(2026-10-13). 19th China-EU Investment and Trade Fair to be held in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 19th China-EU Investment and Trade Fair will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Oct. 21 to 23, with business delegations from more than 20 countries expected to participate, according to officials.
(2026-10-13). 16th Airshow China to be held in Zhuhai in December with record exhibition scale. ecns.cn The 16th Airshow China, formally the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, will be held Dec. 7-13 in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong Province, organizers said Tuesday at a news conference in Beijing.
(2026-10-13). Huanggang Port starts operation in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen operates round-the-clock and implements the colocation arrangement and the novel "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode. With a total floor area of 689,700 square meters, it is China's largest single port building and the world's largest land port complex.
(2026-10-13). Who says historic streets can't be this YOUNG. ecns.cn In Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha City, lies a 400-year-old flagstone street, alongside 27 protected heritage sites and more than 20 century-old trees.
(2026-10-13). L.A. TACO's Ultimate Guide to Día de Muertos Events in Los Angeles. lataco.com Day of the Dead lowrider cruises, arts workshops, ofrenda contests, Indigenous dancing, and block parties mark this big year in remembrance and community perseverance.
(2026-10-13). Colombia's national strike organizers "are instigators of evil," claims De la Espriella. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella called labor unions and social organizations who organized anti-government protests for Wednesday "instigators of evil" who "seek to once again cause chaos." In an address to the nation, De la Espriella stressed that the security forces were instructed to allow peaceful protests, but warned the protesters that "if they …
(2026-10-13). Protesters occupying Madrid's Plaza del Sol speak out, calling for a general strike. wsws.org WSWS reporters went to the Plaza del Sol in Madrid to interview workers, professionals and youth who were occupying the square.
(2026-10-13). El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week. al-monitor.com Food security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an exceptionally strong El Nino weather cycle. | Here is a look at how this year's phenomenon, in which a warmer sea surface shifts global weather patterns, has been affecting people globally: | – Indonesia and Amazon fires, orangutans rescued -:…