(2025-10-27). Gaza Tribunal: A Historic Verdict In The Shadow Of Testimony. popularresistance.org Inside the quiet stone walls of Istanbul University, a heavy silence settled. The members of the Gaza Tribunal gathered behind closed doors for one final deliberation. Led by Professor Richard Falk, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories, the session wasn't just a meeting — it was history unfolding in real time. | After months of hearings across cities like London and Sarajevo, the Tribunal has now delivered its final judgment — a declaration that cuts through diplomatic noise and lands squarely in the conscience of the world. | "Starvation as a Weapon"
(2025-10-27). The World Confronts the Genocide Washington Is Trying to Bury. globalresearch.ca On October 4th, 2025, in an interview with Axios, President Trump stressed that one of the main goals behind his Gaza plan was to restore Israel's international standing.
(2025-10-27). Complicity in Israeli Genocide: ICJ seeks Nicaragua's response on Germany's objections. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has asked Nicaragua to file its response by February 23, 2026 on Germany's objections in relation to the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-10-27). From the Margins to the Mainstream: How the Gaza genocide transformed U.S. public opinion. mondoweiss.net 
Two years into the Gaza genocide, public opinion on Israel, Palestine, and U.S. policy has undergone a profound shift. A close examination of poll data shows Palestine is no longer a niche issue but one with real electoral consequences.
(2025-10-27). Livestream: Is the genocide over? Inside the Gaza ceasefire deal. electronicintifada.net Jeremy Scahill gives insight from resistance negotiators and stresses need for ongoing activism. Donya Abu Sitta in Gaza on hopes after genocide. Fighters blowing up a tank inside a new Israeli base.
(2025-10-27). Amazon is providing cloud computing capabilities to Israel arms suppliers complicit in genocide. thecanary.co An investigative report by The Intercept, based on internal documents and emails, has revealed that Amazon Web Services (AWS) provided cloud computing services and advanced artificial intelligence technologies to two leading Israeli arms manufacturers: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Notably, it did so throughout Israel's two-year war of extermination in 2024 […] | By
(2025-10-27). The Telegraph just ran a hit piece on Muslim activists at the request of the Zionist lobby. thecanary.co The Telegraph journalist behind a hit-piece into pro-Palestine, anti-genocide activists has been caught harassing and doorstepping them — seemingly at the request of the Zionist lobby. Specifically, it seems Patrick Sawer obtained the home addresses of the individuals concerned from Zionist lobby group Stop The Hate UK. In his Telegraph article, Sawer asserts that "Jewish […] | By
(2025-10-27). Gaza death toll tops 68.52k since Oct. 07: Health min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has put the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the enclave since the outbreak of war on October 07, 2023 at 68,527.
(2025-10-27). Turkish surgeon in Gaza recounts impossible life and death decisions. thecanary.co In a hospital in Israeli besieged Gaza, Turkish surgeon Taner Kamaci found himself facing the most difficult decision of his professional and humanitarian career. Two children were born suffering at the same moment. Both were in need of urgent surgery, one with liver damage and the other with a perforated intestine. However, the only operating […] | By
(2025-10-27). Israel's Assault on the Nervous System of Palestine: Weaponizing Empathy, Grief and Trust to Engineer Collapse. libya360.wordpress.com Rima Najjar Israel's war on Gaza is not just physical — it's neurological. This visual renders the nervous system under siege: empathy frayed, grief surveilled, trust weaponized. A child reaches for memory as drones mimic care. The assault is intimate, algorithmic, and global. Author's Note: Israel's war in Gaza is an assault on the nervous…
(2025-10-27). Tuesday 10/28: Webinar: Behind the Scenes at Rebuilding Alliance— Gaza Giving Cart. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/GazaGivingCart…
(2025-10-27). Hamas reaffirms Gaza ceasefire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — A senior Hamas official underscored the movement's unwavering commitment to upholding the ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that Palestinians seek nothing less than their internationally recognized right to an independent state.
(2025-10-27). Tense Negotiations: Red Cross Facilitates Hostage Body Handover Amidst Gaza Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Israel confirmed on Monday that the Red Cross facilitated the handover of another deceased hostage's body from Gaza, as stated by the Israeli prime minister's office. If verified, this leaves the remains of 12 hostages still in Gaza, with Hamas pointing to obstacles in the search amidst the debris.
(2025-10-27). They couldn't help Gazans. So they wrote a book they hope might offer comfort and wisdom. anabaptistworld.org Palestinian Christians living in Israel and the West Bank may not have suffered the calamities inflicted on Gaza these past two years, but they, too, have been traumatized by the punishing war.
(2025-10-27). Report: Israel Launched Airstrike in Gaza on Saturday After Getting US Approval. scheerpost.com White House photo | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / Israel launched an airstrike in Gaza on Saturday after notifying the US and getting approval to launch the attac…
(2025-10-27). Trump says he would not run for vice president in 2028. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One en route to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, October 13, 2025.— Reuters Trump says he'd "love" a third presidential term. Calls third-term idea "too cute" but…
(2025-10-27). Modi's absence from Gaza Summit marks shrinking of India's moral footprint. ummid.com PM Modi's absence from the Gaza Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is less an accident and more a revelation of priorities: arms trade over human rights, alignment over autonomy.
(2025-10-27). Saturday 10/25: Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park…
(2025-10-27). Thursday 10/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-10-27). Gaza lives on a 'survival economy' amid tents and lack of income. thecanary.co At the heart of the Gaza scene today, the features of daily life are changing dramatically. Instead of talking about job opportunities, investment, and growth, people are talking about water, bread, and sleeping safely. It has moved from a production economy to what can be described as a 'survival economy'. More than two million people […] | By
(2025-10-27). No Kings, the Second Time Around. scheerpost.com By Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Yes, in the ever more ominously unsettled (dis-)United States of Donald J. Trump, I recently went to the "hate America" rally in New York City. Or at least that's what Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson insisted it was. Who knew that so unbelievably many Americans, millions of us across …
(2025-10-27). Burevestnik missile won't strain Russia-US ties: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Burevestnik missile tests should not in any way affect relations between Moscow and Washington, which are already at a minimum level, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
(2025-10-27). SSC CHSL 2025 Self Slot Selection Starts Today; Steps, Link. ummid.com Candidates, who have registered for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam, can use the Self Slot Selection link on the official website 'ssc.gov.in' to chose their exam city, exam centre and test slot.
(2025-10-27). Russia withdraws from plutonium agreement with United States. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law terminating the agreement with the United States on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium…
(2025-10-27). Europe's defence roadmap 2030 lays the groundwork for dictatorship and global war. strategic-culture.su The meetings of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" in London on Friday were not ordinary diplomatic gatherings but war summits. Together they approved new sanctions, further military aid to Ukraine and a "Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030" that sets out a five-year plan for the militarisation of the entire continent.
(2025-10-27). NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Rallies with Bernie Sanders & AOC, Confronts Islamophobic Attacks. democracynow.org 
A record 164,000 people cast ballots in New York on the first two days of early voting in the city's mayoral race. If elected, Zohran Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim mayor. In recent days, he has faced a string of Islamophobic attacks. "I see a dynamic that I think lots of Muslims have experienced in the United States, which is when they're given positions of power or are in a position of public scrutiny, that their faith is often the first thing that gets scrutinized," says Meher Ahmad, staff editor for The New York Times opinion section.
(2025-10-27). War Cyborgs, the Billionaires Club and Love. globalresearch.ca A lot of comments on my posts question whether this global mess is reversible. Whether it can all be realigned within living in love instead of living in fear.
(2025-10-27). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on October 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, October 27.
(2025-10-27). Belarus' Khomutsianskaya claims ITF title in Tashkent. eng.belta.by The Belarusian sealed a straightforward victory over Russia's Daria | Egorova in the final of the $15,000 W15 Tashkent 2025, claiming the | match 6-2, 6-2.
(2025-10-27). Russia stands hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Russia and Iran have developed a very in-depth, very practical and at the same time very multi-faceted cooperation, according to Sergei Ryabkov.
(2025-10-27). Cardinal Gugerotti speaks about his prayers in Belarusian language. eng.belta.by I pray in the Belarusian language, among others, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches in the Vatican, told the media.
(2025-10-27). Arab Parliament Pushes for Peace: Unifying Global Efforts for Palestine. devdiscourse.com The Arab Parliament has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with member state parliaments and international bodies to create impactful strategies for compelling Israel to end its occupation. This initiative is centered on realizing a just and enduring peace predicated on the two-state solution.
(2025-10-27). SA becomes first African country to register groundbreaking anti-HIV injection lenacapavir. sanews.gov.za SA becomes first African country to register groundbreaking anti-HIV injection lenacapavir | The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the registration of lenacapavir, making South Africa the first country on the continent to approve the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection. | In March 2025, Gilead, a biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, applied to SAHPRA, the local drug regulatory authority. | Two weeks ago, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that South Africa plans to launch lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention meth…
(2025-10-27). Santiago de Cuba puntualiza acciones preventivas ante proximidad de Melissa. radiohc.cu 
El Consejo de Defensa de la provincia de Santiago de Cuba sesionó este domingo para puntualizar las acciones de protección de personas y recursos económicos ante la inminente aproximación del huracán Melissa a las costas de Cuba. | En presencia de la presidenta de ese órgano, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, los grupos de trabajo informaron los avances en sus respectivas tareas, y trascendió la necesidad de mantener la vitalidad de la información pública para reforzar la percepción del riesgo que se prevé elevado.El alcance de las acciones debe incluir cada rincón de la provincia, la verificación de que los planes establ…
(2025-10-27). La Turchia prepara la sua svolta storica: da sentinella della NATO a protagonista eurasiatico. strategic-culture.su Solo un'alleanza con le potenze eurasiatiche garantirà la sopravvivenza e la prosperità della Turchia in un mondo multipolare. | Segue nostro Per decenni la Turchia è stata considerata un pilastro del fianco orientale della NATO, una pedina fondamentale nella strategia di contenimento della Russia. Da quando è entrata a far parte dell'alleanza nel 1952, il Paese ha svolto un doppio ruolo: da un lato, partner strategico dell'Occidente; da…
(2025-10-27). Between Scams and Lies: Kiev's Double Game with Turkey. globalresearch.ca In recent months, new evidence has emerged showing that Ukraine has established itself as the main European hub for electronic fraud targeting foreign citizens — especially Turks.
(2025-10-27). The Sheer Scale of Conservative Mismanagement of the Asylum System Revealed. bylinetimes.com Three Conservative Home Secretaries wasted billions of pounds on a chaotic, costly and mismanaged asylum accommodation system, a new highly critical report from MPs reveals. | Priti Patel, Suella Braverman and James Cleverly presided over a surge in the cost of providing accommodation for asylum seekers, which means the cost of ten year contracts, estimated at £4.5 billion in 2019, is set to rise to £15.3 billion by 2029 when Labour has pledged to end the use of hotel accommodation. | Many of the contracts signed by the Home Office to provide accommodation were flawed, clauses to claim back excess…
(2025-10-27). Trump Unleashes the CIA on Venezuela. globalresearch.ca It is particularly difficult to pick out the most idiotic comments made by President Donald Trump over the past week as there is so much to choose from. | There were the memorable doodle-headed speeches before the Israeli Knesset and the …
(2025-10-27). BRICS+: South Africa Has Become One of the UAE's Largest Non-oil African Partner. infobrics.org The United Arab Emirates' rise as a leading investor and trade partner in Africa is reshaping the architecture of Middle East—Africa relations. Recent data showing that South Africa has become the UAE's second-largest non-oil trade partner on the continent is not simply a bilateral milestone, it is indicative of how Abu Dhabi is repositioning itself as a central bridge between the Middle East and Africa in an increasingly multipolar world…
(2025-10-27). News X World: Putin unveils advanced Burevestnik missile capability. gilbertdoctorow.com The production team at NewsX World are hard at work today and have just sent me the link to the interview we did a few hours ago. In my last brief essay on applying lipstick to pigs, I addressed one of the two segments of this interview, the one on Russia's announced deal with India …
(2025-10-27). The Role of U.S. Foreign Policy in the ICE Protests. The Plight of Impoverished Latin American Seeking a Better Life. globalresearch.ca The largest number of immigrants crossing the border are from Mexico, followed by Guatemala, Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, and Colombia. How is the US responsible for this migration?
(2025-10-27). US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the ASEAN-US Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — ReutersChinese official says "preliminary consensus" reached.US official expects China to delay rare earths curbs for a year.Donald Trump optimistic about deal when he meets Xi…
(2025-10-27). US sanctions on Russian oil companies aim for economic advantage, not aid to Kiev. infobrics.org Sanctions against Russia will only work if China and India adhere to them.
(2025-10-27). US fighter jet, helicopter crash after mission in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The US Navy has lost a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz as both crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents within 30 minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon.
(2025-10-27). Saturday 11/1: SF World Vegan Fest. indybay.org SMC Event Center 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, CA, 94109 | SMC Event Center, located below St. Mary's Cathedral…
(2025-10-27). SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that Limpopo and Mpumalanga could experience severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. | "Thundershowers are expected to develop this afternoon [Monday] and have a potential of becoming severe over vast parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga," SAWS said. | This will lead to heavy downpours, strong gusty winds, and potentially hail in overpopulated areas. | These weather conditions could lead to the flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas, resulting in the closure of some bridges and roads. | Motorists have been advised…
(2025-10-27). Money, muscle and votes: India's new portfolio politics. asiatimes.com 
In a democracy, when the politicians thrive but the people don't, what the system needs is not reform but rescue When the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014, it rode a wave of discontent fueled by corruption scandals, inflation and unemployment. Narendra Modi promised a new era, one built on Sabka Saath, Sabka …
(2025-10-27). Lammy announces disturbing Ministry of Justice partnership with Open AI. thecanary.co The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced a partnership with tech giant Open AI. Proponents say that this will allow the UK to store data on its own sovereign servers. Lammy's deal with the devil — Open AI According to Public Technology: The UK government hopes that by allowing UK businesses to store their data […] | By
(2025-10-27). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date of application for the CSIR UGC NET exam to be held in December 2025.
(2025-10-27). Lukashenko congratulates Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 80th birthday. eng.belta.by "Thanks to your selfless work as president, your personal qualities and | life experience, Brazil is confidently continuing on its own path of | development, striving to strengthen its independence and improve the…
(2025-10-27). Iran, Oman ties have endured ups and downs in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iran's president has attached great importance to the long-standing and cordial relations between Iran and Oman, saying that the two nations have constantly remained together during ups and downs in the region.
(2025-10-27). Martyrs symbols of courage, resistance against enemies: cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that martyrs are a symbol of courage and resistance against enemies.
(2025-10-27). Belarus' Dmitrijevs fifth at 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes have won two medals at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Novi Sad, Serbia.
(2025-10-27). Iran pushing for more prominent role for gas exporting group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iran says it is trying to elevate the position of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in international energy equations.
(2025-10-27). Every single body released by Israel was tortured: shocking expert conversation with Al Jazeera. thecanary.co Israel has released more bodies of murdered Palestinians who show signs of torture. And, a shocking conversation between Al Jazeera and a forensic expert has revealed that every single body showed signs of torture — both before and after death. Israel's deadly routine torture Forensic specialist Sameh Hamad of the Body Management Committee told the […] | By
(2025-10-27). Iran-Oman ties have always been amicable: interior min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Mo'meni has said that Tehran and Muscat have always established very close and amicable relations, especially in the recent years.
(2025-10-27). UN delivers grim warning as Sudanese city falls to RSF. thecanary.co Aid agencies fear for thousands of displaced civilians in Sudan caught between government and paramilitary forces in Darfur. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken control of the city of El-Fasher. In a press release, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said they were "deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation as thousands continue to flee […] | By
(2025-10-27). White Man In Full Nazi Uniform Arrested After Video Shows Him Striking Female UGA Student With Beer Mug. newsone.com 
Source: United Archives / Getty | Here's a question — a series of questions, actually: Are white men OK? Is the white supremacy in the air just extra thick this Halloween? Has the current administration made the Gestapo look cool again? | It's almost 2026 — what's with all the Last Thursday night, a white man showed up to an off-campus bar near the University of Georgia in Athens dressed in full Nazi regalia, and now he's been arrested for striking a female student in the face…
(2025-10-27). Why has the US government put Hong Kong on its human trafficking watchlist? globalvoices.org 
Only eight human trafficking victims were identified in 2024 out of 11,300 potential victimsOriginally published on A protest organized by Hong Kong domestic workers in 2017. Photo by Socialist Action via
(2025-10-27). Industrial Logging Imminent along Feather River: Forest Defense Needed. indybay.org The forest (dis)service has informed us that industrial logging will start as early as LATER THIS WEEK on the "opportunity" area of the so-called "community protection" wildfire-excuse logging project (see map below). This immediate logging plan potentially impacts the Highway 70 corridor from Spring Garden to Portola, the entire wild "Gooseneck" area along the Feather River, Blairsden and Clio.
(2025-10-27). Australia thrives while USA struggles in challenging economic times. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-27). Iran stresses regional cooperation in pharmaceutical fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Health Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi has stressed in the Saudi capital that the need for the development of the regional scientific and pharmaceutical cooperation.
(2025-10-27). Iranian nurses, beating heart of country's health system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iran's National Nurse Day coincides with the birth anniversary of one of the most revered ladies for Shia Muslims, Hazrat Zeinab (SA), the daughter of Imam Ali (PBUH).
(2025-10-27). Australia's military research a sitting duck for foreign spies. asiatimes.com 
When we think of spies, we may go to images of people in trench coats and dark glasses, trying to steal government papers. Or someone trying to tap the phone of a senior official. The reality, of course, can be much more sophisticated. One emerging area of concern is how countries protect their university research …
(2025-10-27). Martyrs to the Unspeakable: A Luminous Tapestry of Truth. Review by Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca To weave a magnificent tapestry like the one James W. Douglass has created with
(2025-10-27). TDU Inviting Trump Supporter IBT President Sean to TDU Convention for Endorsement. indybay.org The Teamsters For A Democratic Union TDU is having their national convention in Chicago and is inviting as a special guest Teamster president Sean O'Brien to speak and the leadership are pushing the Trump supporter to be endorsed by the TDU. A rally will be held in Chicago to protest the support for IBT president Sean O'Brien…
(2025-10-27). Friday 10/31: Halloween Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman Plaza near Embarcadero BART – foot of Market Street by the Ferry Building and then ride through the streets…
(2025-10-27). Global Markets Surge on Trade Deal Optimism. devdiscourse.com Global stock markets soared to new record highs on Monday, fueled by optimism over an impending U.S.-China trade agreement. The U.S. dollar saw a decline as risk appetite surged, driven by positive sentiment around the negotiations between the leaders of the two largest global economies.
(2025-10-27). Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with six other human rights organisations, condemns the alarming repression of peaceful protests across European Union (EU) countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Following the illegal interception and arbitrary detention of activists aboard the GSF, millions of people have gathered across Europe to express their support. In several countries, demonstrations were met with (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-10-27). We should never have agreed to AUKUS. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-10-27). Saturday 11/22: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-10-27). Iran urges reform for a just, representative United Nations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Foreign Ministry spokesperson has marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, saying Iran believes in a United Nations that genuinely represents the rights of nations and stands for justice.
(2025-10-27). Indiana Man Seeks Clemency With Help From Jury Foreperson. capitalbnews.org 
After spending more than three decades in prison, Kofi Modibo Ajabu believed he had exhausted all legal avenues to reduce his 240-year sentence. Ajabu was a college student when he was convicted along with two other men in the March 1994 stabbing deaths of two Indiana teenagers and one of their friends in what prosecutors …
(2025-10-27). Ivan Cepeda becomes favorite of Colombia's left after record-breaking primary. colombiareports.com Left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda won the primary of President Gustavo Petro's Pacto Historico party with a stunning 1.5 million votes. Cepeda beat former Health Minister Carolina Corcho, who received more than 677 thousand votes, and former Medellin mayor Daniel Quintero, who received more than 130 thousand votes. Cepeda calls for meaningful debate In his victory …
(2025-10-27). Trump greeted with hypersonic missile threat at Seoul APEC. asiatimes.com 
North Korea's latest hypersonic missile test has thrust the Korean Peninsula into a new era of strategic competition, as both sides race to master next-generation strike capabilities. This month, multiple media outlets reported that North Korea test-fired two hypersonic missiles in what state media described as part of efforts to strengthen its "strategic deterrence" against …
(2025-10-27). Revolutionizing Agriculture: New NSC Seed Processing Units Inaugurated. devdiscourse.com On Monday, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a state-of-the-art vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit at the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) in Pusa Complex, New Delhi. This initiative marks a significant leap in ensuring high-quality seed supply to farmers nationwide.
(2025-10-27). International Activists Confront Israeli Impunity In The West Bank. popularresistance.org On July 22, in the Palestinian village of Ibziq, bright lights pierced through the tent at 12: 30 a.m., jolting Baltimore, Maryland-native Nikki Morse and a fellow activist awake. The activists, both from the United States, were confronted by a masked young man who declared in accented English: "Your time is almost up." Behind him, three others waited on an ATV. His shirt read "Artzeinu" — Hebrew for "our land." | This encounter with Israeli settlers in Ibziq provides a glimpse into the daily reality for Palestinians under constant attack in the occupied West Bank. Since Oct. 7, 2023, B'Tselem, an Israeli hu…
(2025-10-27). Revolutionizing Deep Sea Fishing: Amit Shah Inaugurates Modern Vessels. devdiscourse.com Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated two state-of-the-art 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' at Mazgaon Dock under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, marking a pivotal step in modernizing India's fishing industry. Speaking at the event, Shah emphasized that this initiative, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, is set to transform India's marine fisheries sector by fostering cooperative-based development in coastal regions.
(2025-10-27). "Don't try" attacking Colombia, Petro warns US. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro warned the United States not to attack Colombia in response to a threat by the conservative US Senator Lindsay Graham. In a post on social media platform X, Petro said that "the Colombian people, every time they are attacked anywhere, en masse head to the mountains and arm themselves" to become "invisible …
(2025-10-27). Market Surge: Argentina's Economic Revival Post Midterm Elections. devdiscourse.com Argentina's financial markets experienced a notable upswing on Monday following President Javier Milei's party's triumphant victory in the midterm elections. This win is crucial to maintaining ongoing economic reforms and securing the U.S. financial support package. Milei's free-market reform agenda, despite its challenges, has received strong voter backing.
(2025-10-27). Jailed Turkish mayor Ekrem Imamoglu accused of political espionage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkish Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a well-known opposition leader of President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, is slapped with new charges by prosecutors, Anadolu Agency reported.Ekrem Imamoglu, who was first detained on March 19 on corruption charges, sparking nationwide protests, is now accused of "political espionage" charges, Bloomberg said on Monday.Jailed Turkish mayor is now allegedly accused of having ties between his campaign team and a businessman, who was caught months ago on suspicion of working for the British intelligence services, in addition to accusations of leaking personal data from the…
(2025-10-27). VIDEO: Taal Volcano erupts three times in Philippines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Taal Volcano in the Philippines reportedly erupted three times on Sunday, sending huge ash plumes into the sky. According to reports, authorities have raised the alert level and warned people to stay away from danger zones.
(2025-10-27). Cristiano Ronaldo 950: A Goal-by Goal Timeline. ummid.com Al Nassr Captain and Portuguese Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saturday October 25, 2025 became the only player in International Football to score 950 career goals.
(2025-10-27). 1st US heavy rare earths separation facility planned in Louisiana. asiatimes.com 
A Canadian mining company plans to build a facility in Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish to refine rare earth metals used in a variety of motors and electronics in the consumer, technology and defense industries. Aclara Resources Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, announced a $277 million investment to construct the first US heavy rare earth separation …
(2025-10-27). Partido guatemalteco repudió bloqueo de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El partido Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca (URNG) repudió este domingo el bloqueo impuesto contra Cuba por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, y lo calificó de genocidio. | La agrupación señaló en un comunicado: Año tras año, la administración norteamericana es derrotada en la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, en la que la humanidad entera manifestó históricamente su rechazo ante esa medida". | La fuerza política leyó el texto en la Plaza Jardín, de Ciudad de Guatemala que lleva el nombre de José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. | Acotó que los días 28 y 29 próximos la Resolución contra el bloqueo e…
(2025-10-27). STEM crisis in China's universities; preliminary deal struck: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China, US agree to preliminary deal in Malaysia ahead of possible Xi-Trump talks | 2. The STEM crisis in China's universities: how outdated courses are wasting talent | 3. Boeing picks Mandarin-speaking ex-White House adviser to lead China business…
(2025-10-27). US signs rare earth MOUs with Malaysia, Thailand. Can it hedge against China? scmp.com The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China — the world's dominant supplier — through agreements signed on Sunday with two Southeast Asian countries, including one that experts believe could deliver results relatively quickly. | Memoranda of understanding with Malaysia and Thailand pave the way for increased critical mineral exports to US automotive, defence and hi-tech hardware manufacturers — following a US$8.5 billion US-Australia framework deal…
(2025-10-27). At least 3 killed in new Israeli strikes across Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — At least three people have been killed as a result of Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, according to the country's Ministry of Public Health, despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect almost a year ago.
(2025-10-27). Argentina's Milei rebounds with stunning midterm elections victory. scmp.com Argentine President Javier Milei hailed his party's runaway victory in Sunday's midterm elections as a "turning point" for the country and vowed to charge ahead with his agenda of shrinking the state and deregulating the economy. | Milei's small La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party rebounded from a series of setbacks to win 40.84 per cent of the votes cast for members of Congress, far outpacing the opposition in an election closely watched by jittery investors.
(2025-10-27). Labour's attack on the Motability Scheme changes is another dig at disabled people. thecanary.co It was reported last week that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering removing "tax breaks" for people who get their car through the Motability Scheme. Under this programme, the charity Motability Foundation deliver, via an allowance from the government: an affordable vehicle — whether that's a car, wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair. However, […] | By
(2025-10-27). The Supreme Court Is Not Above the Law Either. dissidentvoice.org 
"I think we can do a lot, if a critical mass of organizations steps forward and develops a plan to go public and visible calling out the undemocratic and dangerous reality of what the Supreme Court majority is doing, particularly these shadowy, opaque, undemocratic 'emergency' decisions. Just like we have had and will be having, …
(2025-10-27). South Africa welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal | By Neo Bodumela | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African government, welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas. ⚪ The President was speaking during a public lecture at the University of Malay at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia where he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations on Monday. ⚪ "We welcome the ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump and supported by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, including the return of the hostages, the rele…
(2025-10-27). Study: How Black Holes, Cosmic Jets Team Up to Shape Galaxies. ummid.com A team of astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in a new study have found how black holes and cosmic jets together shape the galaxies and suppress the birth of new stars around the galaxies.
(2025-10-27). US, China edge toward fragile truce ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. asiatimes.com 
The United States and China have reached a tentative framework to avert a renewed escalation in their long-running trade dispute, with both sides signaling readiness for compromise ahead of a planned meeting between the two countries' top leaders. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face on the sidelines of the …
(2025-10-27). Israel Does Not Deserve Impunity — The ICC and the World Must Decide. globalresearch.ca Author's Note: If you read this and feel anger, grief, or disbelief, hold onto it. That feeling is closer to justice than silence ever was. This essay is about the machinery of impunity and the cost of …
(2025-10-27). Moscow, Russia: A Rising Tourism Hub for Indian Travelers with Cultural Celebrations and Major Events. infobrics.org The Russian capital boosts its tourism potential, improves its services, and makes significant infrastructure improvements each year. With about 18,000 Indian visitors to Moscow in the first quarter of 2025 alone—a startling 1.5 times higher number than during the same period the year before—this trend is clear…
(2025-10-27). Labubu craze is not over: Giant inflatable takes over Hong Kong. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – It seems the Labubu craze has not toned down in Hong Kong, as a giant inflatable of Pop Mart's gremlin-like creature was spotted floating on the country's Victoria Harbour. Other inflatables were also present, featuring well-known characters such as Japanese manga character Doraimon, McDonald's Grimace, and Sesame Street's Elmo. The inflatables were placed as part of a Water Parade event by a Hong Kong-based design studio, 'AllRightsReserved.'Tourists and residents flocked to the event to take pictures with the inflatable characters. According to the South China Morning Post, while visitors can view an…
(2025-10-27). Chatbot Dystopia: The Quick March of AI Sycophancy. Towards the Criminalization of Artificial Intelligence? globalresearch.ca We really have reached the crossroads, where such matters as having coitus with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform has become not merely a thing, but the thing. In time, mutually consenting adults may well become outlaws against the machine order …
(2025-10-27). CCTV footage released in relation to new Walsall 'racially motivated" rape case. thecanary.co A woman was raped in Walsall in what police are calling a racially aggravated attack. On 26 October, West Midlands police released CCTV footage of the suspect. Detective Superintendent Ronan Tyrer said it was "an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman." He added: While we are following multiple lines of enquiry right now, it's […] | By
(2025-10-27). Jamaica on high alert as Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 4 storm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to become a Category 4 storm, causing stir and increasing fears in Jamaica and a few other areas in the Caribbean on Sunday.AFP reported that weather experts and local authorities warned that Hurricane Melissa could cause massive flooding and urged people to move to shelters.Hurricane Melissa left at least four people killed in Haiti and the Dominican Republic this week, causing heavy rains and landslides.Wow! Category 4 hurricane Melissa as seen from the ISS today. | Huuuge!
(2025-10-27). Mountain View Emergency Vigil to Protect Community Against ICE. indybay.org On October 24, residents in Mountain View organized an emergency vigil at Gateway Plaza to protect the community from ICE.
(2025-10-27). Kashmir Black Day marked in Pakistan embassy in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held a ceremony on Monday morning to commemorate the occasion of Kashmir Black Day.
(2025-10-27). US Deploying Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Near Venezuela as Regime Change Push Heats Up. scheerpost.com Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com The US military is deploying an aircraft carrier to the waters near South America as the Trump administration continues its military buildup in the Caribbean and its push toward war with Venezuela. Sean Parnell, a US War Department spokesman, wrote on X on Friday that the USS Gerald Ford and its strike group, …
(2025-10-27). Watch: Horrific scene as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and many others left injured after a Volvo bus of Kaveri Travels from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in the wee hours Friday.
(2025-10-27). Abbas issues new decree outlining presidential succession in Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Sunday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a new constitutional declaration that laid out the legal framework for handling a possible vacancy in the presidency of the Palestinian National Authority. This was a big step toward codifying succession procedures in the face of ongoing political stagnation. | The declaration says that if the presidential office becomes vacant while the Palestinian Legislative Council is still dissolved, the Vice President of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) — who is also the Vice President of the State of Palestine —…
(2025-10-27). Eastern Cape police raise funds for cancer patients. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape police raise funds for cancer patients | As part of efforts to raise funds for cancer survivors, Eastern Cape police officers have participated in a Shavathon event. ⚪ The Alexandria officers have either shaved their heads or spray painted their heads to raise funds for cancer survivors. | The well-attended event was held at the Dutch Reformed Church, Voortrekker Street in Alexandria last week. | "The members were also joined by several stakeholders, including the local Community Police Forum (CPF) coming together to make a bold statement against the dreaded disease. ⚪ "The proceeds that were co…
(2025-10-27). Demolition Aftermath: Financial Aid and Protests in Meerut. devdiscourse.com A BJP leader has stepped in to support traders affected by a demolition drive in Meerut's Central Market, providing Rs 5 lakh in financial assistance. The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board (UPHDB) carried out demolitions in compliance with a Supreme Court order on Saturday.
(2025-10-27). Over 200 wanted suspects arrested in Tshwane over the weekend. sanews.gov.za Over 200 wanted suspects arrested in Tshwane over the weekend | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane have arrested 251 wanted suspects during a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday. | The operation was conducted together with the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Community Safety, the Department of Correctional Services and members of the local Community Policing Forum. | The operation was coordinated and executed in the Garsfontein and Boschkop policing precincts under the command of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Maj…
(2025-10-27). Top US, India officials discuss ties as trade rift drags on. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025. — X/@DrSJaishankarRubio meets Jaishankar as US—India push trade talks.Highest-level contact since sanctions on Russian oil firms.Meeting sidelines…
(2025-10-27). UAE 'likely' building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea. longwarjournal.org Satellite imagery shows an airstrip under construction on Zuqar Island, a strategic location in the Red Sea that is under the control of the National Resistance Forces (NRF), an anti-Houthi partner of the UAE. The UAE has reportedly been behind the development of a series of airstrips across strategic locations in and around the Red and Arabian Seas.
(2025-10-27). Turkish MPs explore Belarusian agricultural equipment at MTZ. eng.belta.by A Turkish parliamentary delegation led by Selman Eser, Head of the | Türkiye-Belarus friendship interparliamentary group of the Grand | National Assembly of Türkiye, has visited the Belarusian tractor…
(2025-10-27). Is Russia Losing the Great Game in Central Asia? bylinetimes.com 
From the top floor of Tashkent's Hotel Uzbekistan, one of the most striking Soviet Modernist buildings in Central Asia, twenty-seven cranes can be seen stretching out against the skyline, still busy even as the sun sets on the city below. They are busy building not the Madrassas and Mosques that draw countless tourists to this country, but new glass towers of commerce – and they are funded by Chinese, Gulf and Turkish money. Below, on the city's streets, the Russian Ladas of old have been displaced by the Chinese electric cars, with the electric "Build Your Dreams" a firm, shiny favourite. | Meanwhile, in the…
(2025-10-27). Is Subdued COP 30 a Trump effect? wattsupwiththat.com The mainstream press run-up to COP 30 is the most subdued I have ever seen, and I have seen them all. No grand global plans or calls for astronomical sums of cash. Likely a Trump effect — but as a scientist with no hard evidence, I will not claim that, just point out the possibility).
(2025-10-27). Powerful is the Aroused Voice of Citizens: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-10-27). True Crime: Murder on the High Seas. counterpunch.org 
In the past few weeks, the US military has killed around thirty people in cold blood. The murders occurred on boats traveling in waters on both sides of Latin America and were undertaken without any warning to the crews on the boats. The rulers in Washington DC claim that those in the boats were involved
(2025-10-27). EDB: Belarus' unemployment rate hits record low in Q3 2025. eng.belta.by The unemployment rate in Belarus fell to a record low of 2.4% in Q3 2025, down from 2.6% in Q2 2025.
(2025-10-27). Iran runners-up at 2025 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Trophy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran finished runners-up at the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Women's Sevens Trophy.
(2025-10-27). Venezuela Seeks to Suspend Energy Cooperation with Trinidad Amid Tensions. devdiscourse.com Venezuela's oil ministry is poised to request the suspension of a significant energy cooperation agreement with Trinidad and Tobago. This decision, announced by Venezuela's Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez, will impact joint gas projects that were previously in negotiation.
(2025-10-27). Alphabet shares fall as OpenAI unpacks ChatGPT Atlas browser. ummid.com Alphabet shares fell Tuesday soon after OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, its AI powered search browser, in a direct challenge to Google.
(2025-10-27). Venezuela Denounces US-Backed Military Drills by Trinidad and Tobago as Hostile Provocation. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The information was released in a statement by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. In the statement, Venezuela repo…
(2025-10-27). Climate Change Conference 2025 to take place in Namibia. sanews.gov.za Climate Change Conference 2025 to take place in Namibia | The Secretariat of the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference Series 2025 has announced that the upcoming conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 29 October to 1 November 2025. | The conference will be convened under the theme: 'Risk in Time and Space', highlighting the variability of disaster risks over time and space. | According to the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), this year's edition will place special emphasis on community-based participatory research (CBPR), an approach that empowers local communities to engage activ…
(2025-10-27). Iranian U23 freestylers win two more medals at world championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Abolfazl Mohammadnejad and Sina Khalili of Iran won a gold and a silver medal, respectively at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships Sunday evening.
(2025-10-27). Meet Sheikh Saleh al Fawzan: New Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Saleh al Fawzan has been appointed as the new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia after the demise of Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh last month.
(2025-10-27). Israel And "The Big Lie" progressivehub.net ROBERT FANTINA | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2025-10-27). Iran participates in China Agricultural Yangling Exhibition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — China's 32nd Agricultural and Advanced Technology Exhibition, also known as the Yangling Exhibition, is currently underway, with representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran in attendance.
(2025-10-27). Belarusian FM slams Lithuania border closure as 'provocation'. eng.belta.by Lithuania's border closure with Belarus is a provocation, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said on the air of the First News TV Channel.
(2025-10-27). Around 1,600 trucks queuing at Belarusian border to enter Lithuania. eng.belta.by "For the fourth time, Lithuania has shut down traffic at ≈ alƒçininkai | (Benyakoni on the Belarusian side) and Medininkai (Kamenny Log on the | Belarusian side) road border checkpoints at 23: 15 on 26 October. The | traffic has not been restored yet. A total of 1,590 trucks and 260 | passenger cars are queuing to enter Lithuania," the State Border…
(2025-10-27). Belarusian HTP development prospects outlined. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined the most pressing issues for the development of the Hi-Tech Park this year as he presided over a meeting of the HTP Supervisory Council.
(2025-10-27). "Rubio's Ideological Project" : What's Driving Trump's Campaign Against Venezuela? democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has now killed at least 43 people in 10 strikes against so-called drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. The threat of war against Venezuela and the surrounding region is growing as the Pentagon deploys the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, to the Caribbean. Alejandro Velasco, associate professor at New York University, says the Latin American policy is "primarily Marco Rubio's ideological project," motivated by a desire to oust the government of Venezuela and weaken the allied government of Cuba.
(2025-10-27). Action at SF Embarcadero Demands ICE Out of Bay Area. indybay.org ICE comes to Coast Guard base in Alameda and is met by protests and large protest in SF. Lawless Trump regime vandals destroys East Wing of White House in ongoing attack on the Republic. Trump pauses plan for military deployments in Bay Area. For now. Protests are continuing…
(2025-10-27). Trump's bail out of Argentina backfiring: Washington's attempt to buy loyalty to counter Brazil. infobrics.org Trump's $20 billion rescue for Argentina and increased beef imports have sparked domestic backlash among US farmers. It is about securing Argentina as a US ally, amid Milei's NATO ambitions, as part of a strategy to "counter" BRICS, Brazil and Chinese presence in the hemisphere.
(2025-10-27). The Sordid History of US "Aid" to Colombia. counterpunch.org 
President Trump is rattling his saber against Colombian President Gustavo Petro to punish him for accusing the U.S. government of murdering Venezuelan fishermen. Trump has boasted of the killings by the U.S. military but claims all the targets were drug smugglers. Trump has threatened to suspend all U.S. government handouts for the Colombian government. Trump warned that Petro that he "better close up" cocaine production "or the United States will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely."
(2025-10-27). Quds Brigades IED disables Israeli military vehicle in Jenin. en.mehrnews.com The military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), al-Quds Brigades, said Monday that its fighters disabled an Israeli military vehicle using a"Tofan" improvised explosive device overnight.
(2025-10-27). Belarus' MFA issues protest to Lithuania over unilateral border closure without prior notice. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Lithuanian diplomat to hand him a note expressing a protest over another unilateral border closure by the Republic of Lithuania,…
(2025-10-27). 'Great friendship': Trump arrives in Japan. scmp.com US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, telling reporters he was excited for his meeting with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the prospect of completing a joint deal to promote shipbuilding capacity. | "I look forward to meeting the new prime minister. I hear phenomenal things," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew from Malaysia, where he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.
(2025-10-27). The Illusion of Perpetual War: Strategic Overreach, Historical Precedents, and the Risk of Repeating Vietnam and Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca A dominant theme in Western strategic discourse is the notion of an open-ended, indefinite contest with Russia often encapsulated in the phrase "for as long as it takes."
(2025-10-27). Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by the RSF in El-Fasher. cpj.org New York, October 27, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that freelance Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the paramilitary group's advance on the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release. A video that first circulated on…
(2025-10-27). Trump: Starting, Thwarting, and Claiming He Is Good at Stopping Wars. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump: "If I were president, and I say this, I will end that war in one day. It'll take 24 hours. I know Zelenskyy well; I know Putin well. I would get that ended in a period… Interviewer interrupts: "You can broker that deal?" Donald Trump: "100 per cent. It would be easy; that …
(2025-10-27). Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy military bulldozer is leveling ground in Lebanese territory at "Marj" site, between Adaisseh and Markaba south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-27). Malta's Family Tax Incentive: A Bold Move to Combat Demographic Decline. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to tackle its demographic challenges, Malta announced tax reductions for parents with two or more children. The initiative, outlined by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana in the 2026 budget, reflects a response to Malta's notably low fertility rate, which Eurostat data shows is the lowest in the EU.
(2025-10-27). No, Washington Post, Climate Change Isn't Killing Washington, DC's Trees—Urban Stress Is. wattsupwiththat.com The Washington Post's story may make for poetic reading, but it's science fiction masquerading as environmental journalism. The real issue is not a mildly warming world—it is a city that's paved, polluted, and hostile to trees.
(2025-10-27). Indo-US Diplomatic Tussle at ASEAN 2025 Summit. ummid.com It would not be wrong to surmise that PM Modi has exhibited a tough resolve of a good diplomat by not choosing to attend the ASEAN Summit and tossing the ball into the opponent's current.
(2025-10-27). Africa Kaizen Annual Conference gets underway. sanews.gov.za Africa Kaizen Annual Conference gets underway | More than 240 participants from over 28 countries are taking part in the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) currently underway in Boksburg. ⚪ The two-day conference which kicked off on Monday in Gauteng, is taking place under the theme: "African Industrialisation through Fostering Competitive Firms and Value Chains on the Continent". ⚪ Speaking at the conference, Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, said if Africa is to industrialise successfully, Africans must build competitive firms that can produce quality goods efficiently and integrate into…
(2025-10-27). 'You See ICE And You Panic.' Student Fears Dominate Washington, D.C., Education Meeting As Officials Grapple With How To Rebuild Trust. newsone.com 
Source: picture alliance / Getty | What began as a routine discussion over how to spend a $30,000 student engagement budget quickly turned into a sobering look at fear, mistrust, and the limits of safety in Washington, D.C., schools. | At a recent meeting of the D.C. State Board of Education's Committee on Student Experience and Engagement, the conversation veered sharply when students described feeling anxious about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near school grounds. | Students told the board that seeing ICE agents near their schools makes them panic, even when they're not the targe…
(2025-10-27). Vatican's representative describes policy of isolating countries as 'suicidal'. eng.belta.by "For us, isolation is unacceptable – to isolate peoples, countries… This is a policy that, in fact, only brings harm. It is a suicidal policy. All people of good will must work together and cooperate to end the war," the Vatican's representative said.
(2025-10-27). US planning war with Venezuela to undermine Russia and China's presence in South America – US mercenary. infobrics.org Geostrategic, not economic, reasons are behind US actions in Venezuela.
(2025-10-27). Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff. grist.org 
The city of Clyde sits about two hours west of Fort Worth on the plains of north Texas. It gets its water from a lake by the same name a few miles away. Starting in 2022, scorching weather caused its levels to drop further and further. Within a year, officials had declared a water conservation emergency and, on August 1 of last year, they raised the warning level again. That meant residents rationing their spigot use even more tightly, especially lawn irrigation. The restrictions weren't, however, the worst news that day: The city also missed two debt payments. | Municipal bond defaults of any kind are extraor…
(2025-10-27). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Defends His Health Policies to the US Senate. globalresearch.ca Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reported that 76.4% of Americans now have chronic diseases compared to just 11% during JFK's presidency, calling it a national security threat | Kennedy defended removing all 17 CDC advisory committee members, arguing the agency failed during …
(2025-10-27). Royal Scandal Erupts: King Charles Heckled Over Prince Andrew's Epstein Ties. devdiscourse.com King Charles faced unexpected dissent from a protester on Monday over his brother, Prince Andrew's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. The incident occurred as the king greeted supporters outside Lichfield Cathedral in England.
(2025-10-27). Terrible car bomb explosion reported in Syria's Tartus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Local media in Damascus on Monday reported a terrible explosion at suburb of Tartus District, Syria.
(2025-10-27). AISSEE 2026: Three New Sainik Schools Added. ummid.com The Sainik Schools Society has added three new Sainik Schools in addition to 69 schools listed in the AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
(2025-10-27). Eurasian Security Conference in Minsk to draw over 40 countries, 7 organizations. eng.belta.by The event is held under the auspices of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The conference has established itself as a prominent international platform for discussing pressing issues of regional and global stability.
(2025-10-27). 4 Palestinians injured, including two in critical condition, after an Israeli drone targeted a group of civilians in Abasan Al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-10-27). At Request of Billionaire 'Friends,' Trump Pulls Plug on Troop Deployment to San Francisco – For Now. indybay.org October 23, 2025 – After threatening for days to deploy troops to San Francisco, President Donald Trump announced that he would pull back for the moment, apparently after some of his billionaire "friends" in the city called him and asked him not to.
(2025-10-27). øMilicias cubanas en Rusia? La nueva mentira de Trump contra Cuba que busca arrastrar a Europa. cubadebate.cu Primero dijeron que mil; luego, que cinco mil; algunos después lo subieron a veinticinco mil y, ahora, ya no saben cómo justificar ese informe interno del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, que dirige el contumaz anti-cubano Marco Rubio, el cual afirma que hay cubanos participando de la guerra en Ucrania, apoyando al bando ruso; algo que también afirma el aparato de inteligencia ucraniano. Dicho cable fue revelado por la agencia Reuters a principios de octubre.
(2025-10-27). New restrictions on crossing Belarusian-Lithuanian border reported by Lithuanian sources. eng.belta.by The Belarusian customs service has confirmed that these categories of citizens started crossing the border via the border crossing Kamenny Log as from 14: 30.
(2025-10-27). Turkey court orders arrest of Istanbul's jailed mayor for 'political espionage'. geo.tv 
(2025-10-27). Who's Financing Trump's Gilded Ballroom? Weapons Makers, Tech Giants, Private Equity, and More. indybay.org "Demolishing the East Wing is bad enough, but carving the names of corporations and billionaires into the White House walls would mark a permanent scar on the People's House."
(2025-10-27). Customs Committee: Traffic on Belarus-Lithuania border still halted, lines piling up. eng.belta.by Lithuanian sources report that the border with Belarus will remain closed until a meeting of the Lithuanian national security commission, which is scheduled for today.
(2025-10-27). Vatican's representative sees role as bridge as fundamental to geopolitical factors. eng.belta.by Belarus' role as a bridge is fundamental to geopolitical factors, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches in the Vatican, said on the air of the First News TV Channel.
(2025-10-27). Two Just Stop Oil supporters walk free after sentencing for private jet paint job. thecanary.co Two young people received suspended sentences today for spray-painting two private jets at Stansted Airport in June 2024 to demand the UK government negotiate a treaty to phase out oil and gas by 2030. They were found guilty of criminal damage at Chelmsford Crown Court in September. Jennifer Kowalski, 29, from Dumbarton recieved a 5 […] | By
(2025-10-27). Sunday 11/16: Public Meeting: We Will Not Pay For Their Crisis! indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2025-10-27). Montana Can't 'Meet the Demand' to Supply More Water to New Developments. counterpunch.org 
This week's news brings us another story that's starting to get very old — especially for Montana's existing residents. Namely, the City of East Helena finds itself unable to "meet the demand" for water for the 6,250 new homes plus new businesses that theoretically will be built on former ASARCO lands the city annexed when
(2025-10-27). Wall Street Surges Amid U.S.-China Trade Optimism and Earnings Week. devdiscourse.com Wall Street indices achieved record highs for a second consecutive day on Monday, propelled by investor optimism surrounding a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. High-profile technology earnings anticipated this week and expectations for a U.S. interest rate cut contributed to market enthusiasm.
(2025-10-27). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "But there is another reason for the high repute of mathematics: it is mathematics that offers the exact natural sciences a certain measure of security which, without mathematics, they could not attain." — Albert Einstein (1922)…
(2025-10-27). Hungary will fight Brussels' plan to fully ban Russian energy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Hungarian government opposes the European Commission's plan to fully ban Russian oil and gas by early 2028, as well as EU energy sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says.
(2025-10-27). Puerto Rican role model. anabaptistworld.org Neftali Torres provided for me a more expansive and inclusive picture of Anabaptism, one that few Mennonites know about.
(2025-10-27). NATO ally exposes Zelensky's 'hypocritical' war plan as West accuses Putin of avoiding peace talks. hindustantimes.com Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to continue fighting Russia for another two to three years if necessary. The NATO leader's admission comes amid accusations from Russia that the West is blocking peace prospects, and as the EU faces growing internal strife over its controversial loan and reparations schemes using frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv. Tusk candidly stated that although Russia's economy is struggling, Moscow's willingness to fight indefinitely is a critical advantage over the West, warning the situation remains volatile and unpre…
(2025-10-27). CBSE confirms CTET 2026 date, to start registration soon. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed the date of Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) and is set to start application process soon.
(2025-10-27). Glyphosate levels 40 times higher in period products than legal limit for drinking water, new study. nationofchange.org Conducted by PAN UK and Women's Environmental Network, the study said that millions of women and girls could be at risk of exposure to glyphosate, which is linked to life-threatening illnesses.
(2025-10-27). Virus types and treatment: Experts on epidemic situation in Belarus. eng.belta.by In total, over 200 different viruses are circulating in Belarus.
(2025-10-27). New Israeli aggression claims lives of 2 Lebanese in south. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Lebanese media reported a new Israeli aggression that claimed the lives of two Lebanese citizens in violation of the ceasefire.
x.com (2025-10-26). Candace Owens Claims Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel Are Human Hybrids Candace Owens stated on her October 25, 2025, podcast that tech leaders Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel appear as artificial 'hybrids' with unusual eyes, linking their AI and transhumanism work to a demonic agenda eroding faith and human values.
apnews.com (2025-10-26). Venezuela's Maduro claims US is plotting war with aircraft carrier Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro said the U.S. government is "fabricating" a war against him as the world's biggest warship approached the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent he accuses of egging on an invasion.
(2025-10-27). LIVE: Israel denying UNRWA staff entry to Gaza; search for bodies continues. aljazeera.com Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza face danger from unexploded ordnance, with at least 53 people killed.
(2025-10-27). Unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives in Gaza. aljazeera.com Two Palestinian children were severely injured after an unexploded Israeli bomb detonated.
aljazeera.com (2025-10-27). LIVE: Israel denying UNRWA staff entry to Gaza; search for bodies continues
The UN's Palestinian refugee agency says Israel is continuing to deny entry to its global staff and aid supplies into Gaza, in defiance of an ICJ ruling.
(2025-10-27). Despite ceasefires, Israel continues attacks around the region. aljazeera.com Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but continues to attack its neighbours on multiple fronts.
aljazeera.com (2025-10-26). LIVE: Israel relents as search for Gaza bodies expands with Egypt help Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro said the U.S. government is "fabricating" a war against him as the world's biggest warship approached the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent he accuses of egging on an invasion.
(2025-10-27). Milei's party wins high-stakes Argentina elections, early results show. aljazeera.com Argentinian voters back Javier Milei's radical economic reforms in midterm elections closely watched by the US.
(2025-10-27). Hurricane Melissa: Where and when will it make landfall in Jamaica? aljazeera.com Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 5 storm. Here's what that means.
(2025-10-27). NGOs note 28 new 'carbon bomb' projects since 2021. aljazeera.com Potential CO2 emissions from new projects 11 times global "carbon budget" remaining to hit Paris Agreement targets.
(2025-10-27). Austin Reaves scores career-high points as Lakers defeat Kings. aljazeera.com Austin Reaves poured in 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers win against Sacramento without Luka Doncic and Lebron James.
(2025-10-27). UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US after pro-Israel pressure. aljazeera.com UK journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by the US after his visa was revoked, for unsubstantiated security' reasons.
(2025-10-27). Hong Kong court gives trio lengthy jail terms over bomb plots. aljazeera.com Three defendants receive prison terms of up to 18 years over plots in 2019 and 2020.
(2025-10-27). Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Journalist reported from el-Fasher through the war, sharing the situation on the ground with an international audience.
(2025-10-27). The Louvre and other great museum heists. aljazeera.com The smash-and-grab heist at the world's most visited museum is only the latest in many audacious art thefts.
(2025-10-27). F1 Mexico City: Norris wins GP to take world championship lead from Piastri. aljazeera.com McLaren's Lando Norris records a dominant victory to regain the drivers' championship lead for first time since April.
(2025-10-27). Trump departs ASEAN with lingering questions for Southeast Asia's trade. aljazeera.com Trump's deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia do not address transshipment and semiconductor tariffs.
(2025-10-27). Rodgers, Steelers fall short as Love leads Packers' win. aljazeera.com Aaron Rodgers' former quarterback understudy Jordan Love stars as Green Bay Packers defeat Pittsburgh Steelers.
(2025-10-27). Newly Invigorated ASEAN sees itself as China-US "mediator" aljazeera.com "Together, we are much stronger than individual [ASEAN] countries, midsize economies ourselves."
(2025-10-27). Argentina's Milei celebrates as early results show election win. aljazeera.com Argentina's President Javier Milei sang to his supporters after early results showed he had won the country's midterm el…
(2025-10-27). US Dept of Energy partners with AMD to build two supercomputers: Report. aljazeera.com The new tech will help manage US arsenal of nuclear weapons and accelerate drug development.
(2025-10-27). 'Alarming gaps' WHO warns NZ to urgently close measles vaccination gap among MƒÅori and Pacific communities. asiapacificreport.nz By Coco Lance, RNZ Pacific digital journalist The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned Aotearoa New Zealand to urgently close the "alarming" gaps in measles immunisation, particularly among MƒÅori and Pacific communities. A WHO review last year found measles vaccination rates were at their lowest since 2012, and said the country was at risk of…
(2025-10-27). Foreign anchor in Nanxun: Painting the colors of the world with children. ecns.cn When the thousand-year-old Grand Canal meets AI-infused folk music, and when the ancient alleyways of a water town transform into a grand parade stage, Nanxun, this graceful Jiangnan ancient town in Zhejiang, is embracing a vibrant art festival for families.
(2025-10-27). China seeks to open doors wider in 2026-2030: commerce minister. ecns.cn China will take the initiative to open wider in the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday.
(2025-10-26). U.S. Navy and fighter jet crash in separate incidents into South China Sea. ecns.cn A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet went down in the South China Sea while taking off during separate operations on Sunday afternoon, U.S. news outlets reported on Monday, citing the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet.
(2025-10-26). China has world's most comprehensive maritime judicial system: report. ecns.cn Fishermen conduct work at sea in a marine ranch in Lianjiang County, Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 18, 2025.A report from China's Supreme People's Court shows that the country has developed the world's most comprehensive maritime judicial system, with the largest number of cases and the widest range of case types.
(2025-10-27). Mascots of China's 15th National Games decorate Guangzhou. ecns.cn The 15th National Games will be held in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions from Nov. 9 to Nov. 21, 2025. Athletes from different provinces, municipalities and special administrative regions will compete in different events.
(2025-10-26). China fortifies public interest mechanism. ecns.cn In 2017, amendments to the Civil Procedure Law and Administrative Procedure Law included provisions for procuratorial public interest litigation, thereby integrating the role of procuratorial agencies in public interest protection into the legal framework.
(2025-10-27). Himalayan temple reborn as modern art center in China's Xizang (Tibet). ecns.cn The Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet), has been transformed into a vibrant modern art center."ÄÄ…
(2025-10-27). Endangered Chinese white dolphin found dead on Guangdong beach after difficult birth. ecns.cn The body of a Chinese white dolphin, a nationally first-class protected wild animal and endangered species, was found Sunday on a beach in Tanbei Bayon Naozhou Island in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, according to media reports.
(2025-10-27). China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns. ecns.cn China, U.S. delegations reached basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns after two days of talks here.
(2025-10-26). 'Two suspects' arrested for Louvre jewels heist. ecns.cn The Paris Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Sunday morning that suspects thought to have been involved in the robbery at the Louvre Museum had been arrested on Saturday evening, local media reported.
(2025-10-27). Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages' opinions on recommendations for formulating five-year plan. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a symposium with non-CPC personages at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on Aug. 27, soliciting opinions and suggestions on the CPC Central Committee's recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for China's economic and social development from the central committees of eight non-CPC parties, chairperson of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), as well as a representative of personages without party affiliation.
(2025-10-27). Tasting joy: A morning in Tianjin. ecns.cn Crispy jianbing guozi leaves a lingering flavor in your mouth, while the rich guoba cai makes every bite a delight. Savory, sweet, sour, spicy, and numbing—flavors burst on your tongue. Tianjin celebrates life with delicious food and endless laughter.
(2025-10-27). Chinese sci-tech minister outlines innovation plans for 2026-2030 period. ecns.cn The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development has outlined four arrangements regarding sci-tech innovation from 2026 to 2030, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun said Friday.
(2025-10-27). Beijing set to host 2025 Financial Street Forum from Monday. ecns.cn The 2025 Financial Street Forum will be held on Beijing's Financial Street in the city's Xicheng District from October 27 to 30 under the theme of "Global Financial Development in an Era of Innovation, Transformation and Restructuring." More than 400 distinguished guests from over 30 countries and regions are expected to attend the event.
(2025-10-27). Exclusive interview with UN Resident Coordinator in China: To forge a renewed, inclusive, and effective multilateralism. ecns.cn "Ultimately the UN's greatest achievement is the institutionalization of multilateral cooperation, creating a channel by which global problems can be addressed together rather than by states acting only individually." In a written interview with China News Service, Siddharth Chatterjee, the UN Resident Coordinator in China, reflected on the UN's 80-year journey and offered this assessment.
(2025-10-26). China, India resume direct flights. ecns.cn Flight 6E1703 landed in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on early Monday morning, marking the resumption of direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India after a five-year hiatus.
(2025-10-27). China aims to raise average life expectancy to around 80 years in 5 years. ecns.cn China aims to increase the average life expectancy of its people to around 80 years through efforts planned for a five-year period from 2026 to 2030, announced the country's top health official on Friday.
(2025-10-26). From shopping to wellness: 'Zhu Danxi' invites you to explore Yiwu in a whole new way. ecns.cn Zhu Danxi founded a medical system that took "yin-nourishing" as the core theory, namely the Nourishing Yin School (Zi Yin School, Danxi School), and because of that, he has been recognized with three other pioneers of schools in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as "Four Great Medical Masters of the Jin-Yuan Dynasties".
(2025-10-27). Stunning autumn scenery of Hinggan League in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Maple trees look stunning in autumn at Wujiaofeng Scenic Area in Horqin Right Wing Middle Banner of Hinggan League, drawing crowds of visitors.
(2025-10-26). Nation marks 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration amid calls for reunification. ecns.cn Visitors view an exhibition in Beijing on Saturday about the historical facts of Taiwan compatriots' resistance against Japanese aggression, at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
(2025-10-26). Plan outlines opportunities for the world. ecns.cn In a global landscape fraught with uncertainties, China's development commitment offers the international community stability and positive momentum, experts said.Through the Belt and Road Initiative and other global frameworks, China offers valuable development pathways for countries in the Global South, as well as for developed nations, Logan said.
(2025-10-27). Yossi Sharabi, killed in Gaza after taken hostage on October 7, laid to rest in Kibbutz. haaretz.com Yossi Sharabi, 53, worked at southern Israel's Kibbutz Be'eri printing press. He was kidnapped alive to Gaza alongside his brother, Eli Sharabi on October 7, but was killed in captivity. His daughter: 'Come visit in my dreams, I beg of you'…
(2025-10-27). Far-right Israeli MK Tzvi Succot summoned for questioning over last break-in to Sde Teiman detention center. haaretz.com The Religious Zionism lawmaker is expected to undergo questioning in November, six months after he was first summoned in connection with the investigation…
(2025-10-27). is not the way of the world, that a parent begs just to bury their. haaretz.com Merav Daniel recalls conversations with her son Oz about the possibility of abduction during his army service. 'I told him that at these moments, when the force is not with you, you must act with wisdom. But he said, 'Mom, I won't be held in captivity'"
(2025-10-27). World Zionist Congress to kick off in Israel with 1,400 participants from around the world. haaretz.com An agreement on allocating $5 billion in funding to Jewish causes and senior appointments in 'national institutions' has yet to be signed. This could be the first time the Israeli prime minister does not address delegates…
(2025-10-27). Jewish nationalist crime rates surge in the West Bank, but police investigations drop. haaretz.com Haaretz has obtained police data indicating that investigations were only opened on a third of Jewish nationalist crime cases in the West Bank. The unit responsible has not had a commander for almost a year, since the last commander was suspected of deliberately ignoring intelligence on Jewish terrorism…
(2025-10-27). Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. icrc.org After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention — the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.
(2025-10-27). Rubio Defends Israeli Strike, Says Ceasefire Still Intact. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas supported by Egypt and Qatar has held for over two years since the Gaza war. It was designed to ease tensions and secure the release of remaining hostages. However, isolated incidents continue to test its durability, especially amid regional instability. Why It Matters: Rubio's comments signal continued U.S. support …
(2025-10-27). Trump Rules Out 2028 Vice Presidency, But Keeps Third-Term Speculation Alive. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would not consider running for vice president in the 2028 election, rejecting the idea as "too cute" despite growing speculation among his supporters about potential legal loopholes for a third term. His remarks came aboard Air Force One while speaking to reporters during his Asia tour. Why …
(2025-10-27). China Capitalizes on US Absence at ASEAN Summit with Trade Push. moderndiplomacy.eu China emphasized the importance of open trade and stronger economic ties during a regional summit in Malaysia, amid concerns over U. S. tariffs. Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged leaders from ASEAN, Japan, China, and South Korea to support free trade, criticize protectionism, and promote regional economic integration. This statement followed U. S. President Donald Trump's …
(2025-10-27). Wall Street Poised for Record Open on US-China Trade Hopes. moderndiplomacy.eu Wall Street's main indexes were set to open at record highs on Monday due to hopes for a U. S.-China trade deal, with a significant week ahead for Big Tech earnings and a likely Federal Reserve rate cut. President Trump and China's Xi Jinping will meet on Thursday after negotiators outlined a deal to pause …
(2025-10-27). Iraq in Talks to Revise OPEC Oil Output Quota. moderndiplomacy.eu Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer, is seeking to renegotiate its production quota to better reflect its full output capacity of 5.5 million barrels per day (bpd). Under current OPEC+ agreements, Iraq's quota stands at 4.4 million bpd a level Baghdad says limits its economic potential. Why It Matters: Any revision to Iraq's quota could affect global oil …
(2025-10-27). Cameroon's Biya Secures Eighth Term, Extends Four-Decade Rule. moderndiplomacy.eu President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has been re-elected for an eighth term, extending his rule over Cameroon to more than 40 years. Biya, 92, first came to power in 1982 and eliminated presidential term limits in 2008, enabling his continued leadership through successive elections. Why It Matters: Biya's re-election highlights the persistence of …
(2025-10-27). Trump Rejects Being Anyone's VP in 2028, Fuels Third-Term Speculation. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will not run for vice president in the 2028 election but left open the possibility of seeking a third presidential term. Trump has joked about serving beyond the two-term limit, even offering "Trump 2028" hats to supporters, prompting some allies to explore legal or political …
(2025-10-27). Trump Heads to Tokyo, Eyes China Trade Breakthrough After Asia Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump is on his longest Asia tour since taking office, following stops in Malaysia where he announced several regional trade pacts. His visit to Tokyo comes as negotiators from Washington and Beijing reached a tentative framework to pause tariff escalations and Chinese export restrictions. The trip will culminate in a high-stakes summit …
(2025-10-27). Afghan, Pakistan Peace Talks Continue in Istanbul as Trump Offers Mediation. moderndiplomacy.eu Afghanistan and Pakistan entered the third day of peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to secure a lasting truce after deadly border clashes earlier this month. The violence, which killed dozens on both sides, marked the worst escalation since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. The current round of dialogue, mediated by Turkey, follows a …
(2025-10-27). Israeli drone strike kills Palestinians in Gaza truce violation. newarab.com 
The Palestinians, who have not yet been identified, were killed and several others critically wo…
(2025-10-27). Razing Gaza with a Netanya-hoe. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-10-27). After Gaza, Palestinian Gen Z hold the key to Palestine's future. newarab.com 
For over a century, Palestinians have alternated between revolution and diplomacy in their struggle for independence and the end of colonial settler occupation. Both approaches, armed resistance and political negotiation, have shaped the modern Palestinian experience. | Yet neither has delivered the ultimate goal: freedom and statehood. Revolution is not known to be built on the democratic people-based concept, but is it possible that Palestinian elections could be a pathway to independence? | In the early 20th century, Arabs who theoretically supported Palestine relied on diplomacy. That strategy brought only di…
(2025-10-27). What do Iraqis think of Tony Blair's possible role in Gaza. newarab.com 
The idea of former UK Prime Minister During a recent visit, President Trump announced his Gaza peace plan and noted that Blair's potential leadership is still under discussion.
(2025-10-27). Israel rejects presence of Turkish troops in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel won't accept the presence of US President Donald Trump's plan includes an international force in But it remains unclear wh…
(2025-10-27). Egypt vehicles enter Gaza to clear rubble, search for captives. newarab.com 
A new batch of An Egyptian official at the Rafah border crossing told The New Arab's Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "12 vehicles entered today, in addition to six that crossed yesterday", explaining that the move was part of "ongoing Egyptian-Israeli coordination to…
(2025-10-27). A new Red Sea strategy: Iran, the Houthis, and Sudan's war>. newarab.com 
In mid-June, Yemen's anti-Houthi National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by General Tareq Saleh and based in Mocha, The presence of drone engines and other components among the 750 tons of munitions and hard…
(2025-10-27). UN, France slam Israel after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The United Nations and France on Monday condemned Israeli fire near UN peacekeeping troops in "We are very concerned about the incident that occurred on Sunday in which an Israeli drone dropped a grenade in the vicinity of a UNIFIL patrol, and subsequently an Israeli tank fired a shot at the peacekeepers in Kfar Kila in the UNIFIL area of operations," said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, referring to the…
(2025-10-27). Fears UK journalist Sami Hamdi may stay 'weeks' in ICE detention. newarab.com 
Fears are growing that British journalist and political commentator Hamdi, who was in the US to deliver talks with Muslim communities in the country, was apprehended while travelling to an event hosted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). |
(2025-10-27). Israeli forces arrest scores in WB, settler outposts established. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club issued a statement confirming that Israeli forces detained at least 40 people in the latest raids, including children and former detainees. | The group further noted that the…
(2025-10-27). Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad. newarab.com 
Leo, the first American pope, will visit Turkey from 27 to 30 November and then will be in Lebanon from 30 November to 2 December. | Leo's predecessor
(2025-10-27). Iraq boosting oil exports, no impact from oilfield fire, minister says. newarab.com 
Exports were proceeding normally and remained uninterrupted, Abdel-Ghani said, with exports from Iraq's northern Kurdistan region at 195,000 bpd and sometimes as high as 200,000 bpd after northern shipments resumed following a deal in late September. Iraq…
(2025-10-27). Milei wins big in crucial Argentina midterms. newarab.com 
Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party rebounded from a series of setbacks to win 40.84 percent of the votes cast for members of Congress, official results based on over 90 percent of votes counted showed. | The center-left Peronist movement, which had been riding high after winning last month's Bu…
(2025-10-27). Tunisia suspends second civic rights group within days. newarab.com 
The Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights (FTDES) said on Monday authorities had suspended its activities for a month, the second NGO hit by such a measure in the space of a few days. | "The FTDES this evening received an official letter informing it of the suspension of its activities for a month, under a procedure already applied to other organisations," the rights group said in a statement. | Without naming the reasons authorities laid out in the letter, the body added that it had been subject to "a series of financial and tax audits since April". | It insisted that it had "conformed to all legal and a…
(2025-10-27). Turkey signs £8 billion deal with UK to buy 20 Eurofighter jets. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister In July, Turkey and Britain had
(2025-10-27). PKK withdrawal ended first phase of peace process: Turkey's DEM. newarab.com 
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party on Monday hailed the The
(2025-10-27). Jailed leader Marwan Barghouti can unify Palestinians, says son. newarab.com 
Jailed Palestinian leader Sometimes dubbed the "Mandela of Palestine" by his supporters, Marwan Barghouti, 66, was one of the leaders of the second intifada, the Palestinian uprising in the early 2000s, and is often c…
(2025-10-27). Sudan's RSF in execution spree in El-Fasher including woman MP. newarab.com 
(2025-10-27). Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit. newarab.com 
US President Trump, on his longest journey abroad since taking office in January, announced a slew of deals with Southeast Asian countries and oversaw the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailan…
(2025-10-27). Qassem refuses Hezbollah disarmament as Ortagus heads to Lebanon. newarab.com 
Hezbollah's Secretary-General In an interview with the Al-Manar channel marking one year of his leadership of Hezbollah, Qassem stressed that the Iran-backed group's weapons arsenal is a "legitimate tool" for resisting Israel's occupation and threats. | "Our weapons are a legitimate means of defen…
(2025-10-27). Who is Lucy Powell and what's her stance on Palestine. newarab.com 
MP for Who is Lucy Powell?: | Lucy Powell has been MP for Manchester Central since 2012 after winning a by-election. She held various shadow positions while Labour were in opposition, including Shadow Childcare and Early Years Minister…
(2025-10-27). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-10-27). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-10-27). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-10-27). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-10-27). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-10-27). Reviving UNRWA's remit: The ICJ, Israel and humanitarian aid in Gaza. onlineopinion.com.au The world court's new ruling on Gaza lays bare a grim truth: humanitarian law is expanding even as its authority collapses under the weight of war.
(2025-10-27). From firefighter to policy architect: how AI frees government affairs to shape better public policy for Australia. onlineopinion.com.au AI won't replace policy experts – but it might finally free them to do their jobs.
(2025-10-27). Inflating Russian missile costs hides US weapons crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org The West likes to inflate the cost of Russian weapons as a way to suggest Moscow is in a financial bind and manipulate the narrative of a looming Ukraine victory — while also masking real inefficiencies in the U.S. defense industry. By assuming Russian weapons have input costs similar to U.S. systems or conflating export prices with Russia's internal costs, Western estimates produce misleading figures. These inflated costs bolster the narrative that the strain on Moscow is tremendous, while downplaying the increasing challenges for Ukraine and NATO to effectively counter Russia's relatively inexpensive…
(2025-10-27). On Russia-Ukraine, the misdiagnosed patient is flatlining. responsiblestatecraft.org With the imposition of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's dismissal of visiting Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev as a "
(2025-10-27). Rand Paul to Trump: Don't 'abandon' MAGA over Maduro regime change. responsiblestatecraft.org Sen. Rand Paul said on Friday that "all hell could break loose" within Donald Trump's MAGA coalition if the president involves the U.S. further in Ukraine, and added that his supporters who voted for him after 20 years of regime change wars would "feel abandoned" if he went to war and tried to topple Nicolas Maduro, too.President Trump has been
(2025-10-27). Ready or not, Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun takes effect next month. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Bill Walters of 302 Tactical Operations Group will be teaching a firearms safety course to prospective handgun buyers next month at Delaware's Mill Creek fire hall. | No one has signed up yet, but Walters says he's certain that dozens will register. | That's because on Nov. 16 — six days before the class —
(2025-10-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-27). Nuclear energy task force to consider feasibility for Delaware's energy needs. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware could be one of the first states to build small nuclear reactors to help power the state. | State lawmakers held the first meeting of the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force on Monday. Its mission is to examine whether
(2025-10-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-27). Saving the 'sky puppies': How one wildlife rehabilitator is working to rescue bats in Pa. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Alongside the 12-foot-tall skeletons, witches riding on broomsticks, black cats and hooded grim reapers, bats often grace porches and doorways this time of year. | But at the
(2025-10-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-27). Momodou Taal and his lawyers address law students at Wayne State on Trump attacks on democratic rights. wsws.org There was a lively discussion focused on the scale of the attacks on democratic rights by the Trump administration, and the role that students could play in fighting back.
(2025-10-27). Libbey Glass strike in Toledo at crossroads. wsws.org The nearly 10-week strike by 675 Libbey Glass workers in Toledo, Ohio, is rapidly approaching the longest in the company's history—the 2.5-month walkout in 1974.
(2025-10-27). This week in history: October 27-November 2. wsws.org Kosovo elections rebuff KLA; Ford backs NYC austerity; Nationalist uprising in Puerto Rico; Mikhail Frunze poisoned by Stalin…
(2025-10-27). Two workers killed in Everett, Massachusetts crane collapse. wsws.org Two workers were killed when a crane mounted on a barge toppled over while they were cutting pipe for a redevelopment project site on the Mystic River.
(2025-10-27). Fascist conspirator Steve Bannon tells The Economist "We have a plan" for a 3rd Trump term. wsws.org Trump is implementing the goals of his failed January 6, 2021 putsch, enabled by the cowardice and complicity of the Democrats.
(2025-10-27). Pentagon moving massive naval force towards Venezuela. wsws.org The Trump administration is mobilizing the largest naval force in the Caribbean Sea since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, in open preparation for a massive and illegal war against Venezuela.
(2025-10-27). Munition factory explosion in Russia kills at least 13. wsws.org The disaster is the second major explosion at a munitions factory in Russia in less than a week.
(2025-10-27). Trump prepared to starve tens of millions of Americans by allowing food stamp funding to run out Saturday. wsws.org The White House plans to allow tens of millions to go hungry as a form of political blackmail over the shutdown, through which Trump is seeking to seize control of the federal budget process from Congress and consolidate executive power.
(2025-10-27). Orwell: 2+2=5—Raoul Peck's film about George Orwell and contemporary events. wsws.org What is one to make of the events referenced to in 2+2=5, many of them disturbing or even horrifying? And what is to be done about them?