(2025-10-04). Gaza peace plan: key international reactions to Hamas's response. newarab.com 
International reactions have been pouring in following Here are the main reactions from around the world: | United States | "Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!" Trump posted on Truth Social. | The US leader also…
(2025-10-04). Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza, says Hamas ready for peace. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to halt its bombing of Gaza, saying Hamas is ready to make peace.
(2025-10-04). Israel's Ben Gvir visits and taunts captured flotilla activists in detention. radiohc.cu Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has filmed himself visiting the captured members of the Gaza flotilla and deriding them as "terrorists." | Footage released on X showed Ben Gvir in the detention centre where the members of the Global Sumud Flotilla were being held following their capture in international waters off the coast of Gaza on Wednesday. | "There are the flotilla terrorists, they are terrorists," the settler leader can be heard saying as he gestures at the activists. | "Look at them, supporters of murderers. By the way, in their ships it was a total mess. They didn't really come, not f…
(2025-10-04). China condemns U.S. veto in UN of Gaza ceasefire resolution. ecns.cn China has condemned the United States' recent veto of the Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations Security Council.
(2025-10-04). Hostage deal in motion? Trump demands Israel halt strikes after Hamas reply. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Hamas has sent its official response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. It says it is willing to work out the details through intermediaries.The group said in a statement that it had held "extensive consultations" and agreed in principle to free all prisoners, both living and dead, as long as the fighting stopped and Israeli troops left. Hamas also said it was ready to hand over control of Gaza to an independent Palestinian group that would be formed by agreement and supported by Arab and Islamic countries.The movement did stress, though, that things like Gaza's long-te…
(2025-10-04). Inside the minds of young Israelis mocking suffering on TikTok. haaretz.com These videos are popping up across social media like mushroom after the ruin. Evil has made itself at home here…
(2025-10-04). Many civilians in Gaza sustained injuries common in soldiers. aljazeera.com Civilians in Gaza face combat wounds usually seen in soldiers, at double the civilian injury rate of other conflicts.
(2025-10-04). Pep Guardiola condemns 'live genocide' in Gaza, calls for global mobilization. tehrantimes.com Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a "genocide in real time," urging global mobilization to pressure governments into action.
(2025-10-04). Saturday 10/11: For the Love of Palestine. ' the art & poetry of Gaza' featured at Livermore Art Walk. indybay.org Downtown Livermore | 2491 First Street | Livermore, CA 94550…
(2025-10-04). Israel's Abduction of the Gaza Aid Flotilla is a clear Violation of International Law. juancole.com By Donald Rothwell, Australian National University (The Conversation) — The Israel Defence Force has intercepted a flotilla of humanitarian vessels seeking to deliver aid to Gaza, taking control of multiple vessels and arresting activists, including Greta Thunberg. The interceptions took place in the Mediterranean Sea between 70-80 nautical miles off the Gazan coast. These are …
(2025-10-04). Thursday 10/9: Human Billboard for Gaza-Stop the Genocidal War Machine. indybay.org We will gather in front of El Cerrito Plaza (Daiso) on the corner of San Pablo and Carlson in El Cerrito…
(2025-10-04). Israeli air strikes hit Gaza despite Trump's 'stop bombing' demand. aljazeera.com Israeli air strikes and shelling destroy homes in Gaza, in defiance of Trump's ceasefire call.
(2025-10-04). Nueva Flota Libertad de 9 barcos navegan a Gaza. indybay.org Crear dos tres muchas Flotas Libertad. | Un barco se llama Neruda en homenaje al célebre poeta latinoamericano. | [ Accion por Palestina. Cochabamba. Plaza Principal 17: 00]…
(2025-10-04). Sumud flotilla speaks volumes beyond humanitarian aid to Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Israeli military intercepted dozens of boats sailing as part of an aid flotilla towards Gaza, detaining hundreds of passengers. | The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was trying to break Israel's 18-year blockade of Gaza and get aid into the war-ravaged enclave using ships that set sail from ports across the Mediterranean, CNN reported.
(2025-10-04). Hamas response to Trump's peace proposal. workers.org 
Resistance News Network posted the following Hamas Movement's response to the proposal from President Donald Trump on Oct. 3, 2025. Out of keenness to stop the aggression and the war of extermination to which our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip are being subjected, and based on national responsibility, and . . . |
(2025-10-04). Israel/Palestine : Illegal interception of the Sumud Flotilla and arrest of peaceful activists. fidh.org Today, the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza and composed by international human rights defenders and activists committed to non-violent action, was violently boarded in international waters by the Israeli army. Hundreds of peaceful activists on board were kidnapped and illegaly arrested, including two International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Vice-Presidents. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of FIDH and OMCT) (…) | – |
(2025-10-04). Canciller de Cuba condena detención de activistas de la flotilla Global Sumud. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez condenó este viernes la detención de más de 400 integrantes de la flotilla humanitaria Global Sumud por parte de las fuerzas israelíes, y exigió su liberación inmediata. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, Rodríguez señaló que "Israel debe cesar su irrespeto al Derecho Internacional, así como su bloqueo y genocidio contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza". | Condenamos la detención de los más de 400 integrantes de la
(2025-10-04). World reacts to Hamas's response to Trump's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com Hope-filled reactions follow Hamas's response, which marks a potential turning point in Israel's two-year war on Gaza.
(2025-10-04). Hamas agrees to parts of Trump's Gaza plan. jagonews24.com Hamas says that it accepts several parts of US President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in Israel's nearly two-year war on Gaza, but that some elements of the proposal require further negotiations…
(2025-10-04). Cuba's foreign minister meets with socialist organization in the U.S. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Friday with members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) of New York City, a political and activist organization with a socialist ideology in the United States. | Cuba's top diplomat reported on his X social media account that during the meeting they discussed current events in Cuba, the United States and the world. | "I told them about our intense agenda at the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the ongoing denunciation of the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the blockade against our people, and the military…
(2025-10-04). LIVE: Israel kills 7 people after Trump tells it to 'stop bombing' Gaza. aljazeera.com US leader tells Israel it 'must immediately stop' bombing Gaza, says he believes Hamas is 'ready for a lasting peace'.
(2025-10-04). Comparing Hamas response with Trump's Gaza plan. geo.tv 
Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza due to an Israeli military operation in the central Gaza Strip, October 1, 2025. — ReutersHamas responded on Friday to President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza's future, including ending Israel's war in the enclave.The resistance…
(2025-10-04). PM Modi lauds Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages: 'Significant step'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump role in brokering peace in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump's 20-point peace plan. | "We welcome President Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward," PM Modi said in a statement on X.
(2025-10-04). As window of opportunity opens, Palestinians hope Arab infighting slam it shut. haaretz.com Complex negotiations are set to begin on the Trump plan, whose implementation would likely ignite divisions among the Arab states competing for control in Gaza. The Palestinians are caught in the middle, of course…
(2025-10-04). Carrefour exits 4 Arab states in win for Gaza boycott movement. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In the past few months, French store Carrefour has closed stores in four Arab countries. Pro-Palestinian activists see this as a win for boycott campaigns in the region that started because of the Gaza war. | Majid Al Futtaim, the company that runs Carrefour's franchises in the Middle East, said that the brand is no longer available in Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The stores have since been given a new name: "HyperMax." The company said that demand for local goods was going up and that its strategies were changing. However, many Palestinians and supporters of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sa…
(2025-10-04). Friday 10/10: HANDS OFF Venezuela & STOP the US Supported Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2025-10-04). Report: Netanyahu ordered drone strikes on Gaza-bound aid ships in early September. haaretz.com CBS News reports that Netanyahu ordered two drone strikes to be carried out against two ships, one carrying the Portuguese flag and the other the British flag ‚ñ On Friday, the Israeli army completed the takeover of all vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla…
(2025-10-04). Israel's criminal interception of the Sumud aid flotilla and the struggle to stop the Gaza genocide. wsws.org The response to this latest war crime perpetrated by Israel reveals the vast gulf that exists between the rulers in the North American and European imperialist centres, and the working class.
(2025-10-04). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-10-04). Saturday 10/4: Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park | 4501 1st Street | Pleasanton, CA…
(2025-10-04). U.S. Citizens on Flotilla Imprisoned in Violent Israeli Prison, U.S. Fails to Respond. indybay.org U.S. citizens are among the humanitarians on the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally arrested by Israel, and now imprisoned in Israel's violent prison in the Negev desert. Families say they cannot find out anything about their condition or location. The U.S. is failing to respond. Indigenous women, the grandson of Nelson Mandela and Greta Thunberg, joined people from around the world and risked their lives to take humanitarian aid to Gaza. The starvation and genocide continues.
(2025-10-04). Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept 20-point peace plan on Gaza. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas must accept the 20-point peace plan on Gaza by 6 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Sunday, otherwise "all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas." Trump said on Truth Social that Hamas will …
(2025-10-04). Israeli media: Hamas reply corners Netanyahu after Trump calls for ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas has partially agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza, agreeing to some important parts while ignoring or rejecting others. | The group said it would fully follow the clause about exchanging prisoners. They agreed to let go of all Israeli prisoners, whether they are alive or dead, in exchange for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, as long as conditions on the ground make the swap go smoothly. | But Hamas turned down the plan's request for a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops, saying that all Israeli troops should leave right away and without any discussi…
(2025-10-04). Hamas ready for peace as Israel prepares 'immediate implementation' of Trump plan. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a US plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel was preparing for an "immediate implementation" of the first stage of Trump's Gaza plan for the release of Israeli hostages, following Hamas' response.
(2025-10-04). Dispuesto Hamás a aceptar plan de Trump sobre Gaza. radiohc.cu 
El movimiento palestino Hamás respondió este viernes, oficialmente, al plan del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre Gaza, y afirmó que está dispuesto a liberar a todos los rehenes israelíes. | Añadió que el intercambio se realizará ´una vez que se den las condiciones sobre el terreno para llevarlo a cabo ª. | Hamás reiteró su acuerdo con la entrega de la administración del enclave costero a una autoridad palestina independiente, formada por tecnócratas. | Tras ello, el presidente de EE.UU. dijo que el grupo palestino está listo para ´una paz duradera ª y exigió que Israel detenga…
(2025-10-04). Palestinian agency says water supply resumes in central Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-10-04). Israeli army switches to defensive operations, pauses Gaza City takeover. haaretz.com The IDF made operational changes at the behest of the government, hours after Netanyahu said Israel would 'continue to work in full coordination with the President and his team to end the war in accordance with the principles set by Israel, which align with President Trump's vision'…
(2025-10-04). Hamas agrees to release hostages but rejects Trump plan for government of Gaza. radiohc.cu After what it describes as "in-depth consultations" with leadership ranks, Palestinian factions, and mediators, Hamas on Friday has agreed to release all Israeli captives held in Gaza, whether dead or alive. | The announcement comes just hours after US President Donald Trump warned on his TruthSocial account that Hamas should "RELEASES THE HOSTAGES, ALL OF THEM, INCLUDING THE BODIES OF THOSE THAT ARE DEAD, NOW! An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time". | It also comes five days after Trump announced his 20-point plan for Gaza alongside Israeli Prime Ministe…
(2025-10-04). Awaiting the 20 Point Plan: Is Trump's Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ethnically cleansing Palestinians? strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-04). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). NYPD and ICE assault journalists in New York City. wsws.org In an escalation of Trump's efforts to establish a police state, a journalist reporting on anti-genocide protests was arrested by New York police and three others were brutalized by ICE.
(2025-10-04). Tuesday 10/7: Two Years of Genocide, Decades of Resistance. indybay.org March from Base of Campus, UC Santa Cruz at 3 PM to Mission Plaza, 103 Emmett St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-10-04). Hong Kong profits from Golden Week travel rush. ecns.cn This year's National Day Golden Week holiday, led to notable increases in the number of visitors in Hong Kong — boosting local retail, catering and hospitality sectors, and even benefiting the city's banking business.
(2025-10-04). Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship. geo.tv 
(2025-10-04). JCD leader and JnUCSU VP candidate Hasibur dies. jagonews24.com Hasibur Rahman, joint convener of the Jagannath University (JnU) unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), died after a sudden seizure on Friday night, October 3…
(2025-10-04). Comprehensive Türkiye—U.S. agreements in New York and Washington. uwidata.com The main topic on Türkiye's agenda last week was President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's trip to New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly and the meetings he held on that occasion. The most prominent item in Erdoƒüan's New York program was his meeting with United States President Donald Trump at the White House …
(2025-10-04). Exchange programs encourage positive ties. ecns.cn China has received more than 36,000 young people from the United States through exchange programs in the past two years, inspired by President Xi Jinping's "50,000 in Five Years" initiative, a senior education official said recently.
(2025-10-04). CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba named Uganda's CPA of the Year as ICPAU celebrates a decade of honouring excellence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and inspiration as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked ten years of recognising outstanding achievement and impact within the profession. The evening of Oct.3 was filled with applause, emotion, and reflection as accountants, institutions, and …
(2025-10-04). The United Police State of America Has Arrived. theintercept.com 
Officers stand in line as people marched from City Hall to the Federal Detention Center to protest ICE raids and unlawful detentions on Sept. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. Photo: Ted Soqui/Sipa News Photo via AP Images | The consolidation of the new police state has not been announced. There was no press conference declaring that local, state, and federal law enforcement — plus the military — are all marching to the same drum. No news conference featuring a bunch of police captains standing before a microphone to express their commitment to the new regime. | But it is here. | In the past six months…
(2025-10-04). Don't Rely On Solar Power In Winter, AEP! wattsupwiththat.com Just as in the UK though, solar farm productivity plummets in winter months. | Whereas it produces at around 20% of its capacity all year round, In January this year, the figure fell to 10%.
(2025-10-04). 17 buildings registered in list of monuments of historical and cultural value in Mazandaran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
(2025-10-04). Rail passenger transportation up 3% in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's rail network carried 15.8 million intercity and suburban passengers in the first half of the current Iranian year (March—September 2025), a three percent increase compared to the same period last year, official data showed.
(2025-10-04). Presidente Díaz-Canel encabeza reunión de trabajo en el Comité Provincial del PCC de La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este viernes una reunión de trabajo en el Comité Provincial del PCC de La Habana. | En el encuentro se evaluaron asuntos que preocupan a la población, relacionados con la situación electroenergética, la higiene comunal, el servicio de abasto de agua, entre otros. | Quedaron constituidos equipos de trabajo que, en lo inmediato, se integrarán con las autoridades locales y la población en la atención directa a cada una de estas problemáticas y lógicas preocupaciones. | Como expresión d…
(2025-10-04). Martyrs' Day ceremony of presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes held in Beijing. ecns.cn The deeds of fallen heroes are remembered, and the spirit of hard work is strengthened. A ceremony of presenting flower baskets to China's fallen national heroes was held on the morning of Sept. 30 at Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, to mark the country's Martyrs' Day. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng, leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, joined representatives from all walks of life to attend the event.
(2025-10-04). Tuesday 10/7: It Started Before October 7th. indybay.org 11th St. Overpass, Arcata…
(2025-10-04). A Country for Old Men. indybay.org "Nothing would fundamentally change" if he were elected, Biden assured wealthy donors in June 2019. There has been no reduction in the social divide in the U.S. that continues to grow because of the crisis: the private healthcare system remains dysfunctional, homelessness is at an all-time high, the cost of living continues to rise, and the infrastructure remains largely dilapidated.
(2025-10-04). Friday 10/3: Phenomenal Women. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2025-10-04). AI Robotics, IR Cameras, UPS, Teamsters & Our Health & Safety with Eric Johnson IBT 190. indybay.org The introduction of IR cameras in trucks is a serious health and safety issue for more and more truckers. WorkWeek interviews IBT 190 UPS line Haul driver Eric Johnson about the technology and how it is harming drivers and the cover-up of the dangers.
(2025-10-04). Explosion at Chevron's El Segundo refinery rocks Los Angeles. wsws.org The massive explosion at Chevron's El Segundo refinery, narrowly avoiding mass casualties, exposes the deadly consequences of corporate cost-cutting and bipartisan deregulation amid America's crumbling industrial base.
(2025-10-04). Khagracchari road blockade withdrawn. jagonews24.com The Jumma Chhatra-Janata has withdrawn their indefinite road blockade in Khagracchari enforced in protest against the alleged gang rape of a schoolgirl. The announcement was made in a press release sent from the group's media cell…
(2025-10-04). Trump administration prepares for mass firing of federal workers amid gov't shutdown. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | On the first day of a federal government shutdown, Russell Vought, the White House budget director, said Wednesday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will start a mass firing of federal workers in the next "one to two" days. The federal government entered its first shutdown …
(2025-10-04). Actualizaciones de la Global Sumud Flotilla tras la intercepción ilegal y el secuestro de voluntarios. workers.org 
(2025-10-04). Djokovic looks forward to playing Sinner again at Shanghai Masters. ecns.cn Twenty-four-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia will return to action at the Shanghai Masters in east China's Shanghai Municipality for his first tournament since losing to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the U.S. Open in early September.
(2025-10-04). Dual holidays, boom in family travel boosting tourism demand. ecns.cn This year's eight-day National Day holiday, which is one day longer than usual and overlaps with Mid-Autumn Festival, has driven greater popularity in the tourism market than previous years, according to industry insiders.
(2025-10-04). It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Sanjay Gupta on the New Neurobiology of Pain. juancole.com Review of Sanjay Gupta, It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-free Life. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2025), $30.00. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, associate professor of neurosurgery at The Emory Hospital of Medicine, is the best-selling author of four books. He explains that in the past ten years experts like Richard Harris, a …
(2025-10-04). 'Mother and Child' tourism tour held in Zanjan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN -A total of 17 historical monuments were registered on the list of valuable historical and cultural monuments of Mazandaran province, director-general of Mazandaran Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said.
(2025-10-04). Munich airport shut again over drone scare amid suspected Russian activity. scmp.com Munich airport was forced to halt operations for the second day in a row on Friday over drone sightings, with dozens of flights and more than 6,000 passengers affected. | Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, which has brushed off the allegations.
(2025-10-04). Rarely-seen painting, commemorative stamp unveiled to honor late Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A rarely-seen painting titled Splendor of Flight by the late Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian was unveiled on Thursday in Mashhad to mark the 40th day since his passing.
(2025-10-04). Wednesday 10/15: ACLU Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training Webinar. indybay.org Online | RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-kyr-eng2 | Traducción al español estará disponible. | ASL interpretation…
(2025-10-04). US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2025. —Reuters
(2025-10-04). China's 2025 box office surpasses 2024's full-year gross, with local films dominating. ecns.cn Through the integration of film and tourism, as well as initiatives such as the "ticket-stub economy," films have become a new engine for stimulating consumption and driving economic growth.
(2025-10-04). Trump's deportation of Abrego Garcia likely vindictive: judge. scmp.com A federal judge ruled on Friday there was a realistic likelihood that the criminal charges the US Department of Justice brought against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the alleged gang member who was wrongly deported by US President Donald Trump's administration to El Salvador, amounted to a vindictive prosecution. | US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw in Nashville, Tennessee, cited statements administration officials made celebrating the charges brought against Abrego Garcia as evidence the indictment may…
(2025-10-04). One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson's drama of rebellion and repression. wsws.org Whatever the weaknesses and confused or poorly developed elements, Anderson deserves full credit for making an appalled and outspoken film…
(2025-10-04). Trump uses shutdown to step up anti-immigrant pogrom. wsws.org The attacks are currently centered in the Chicago area, where Trump is seeking to incite confrontations with peaceful protesters in advance of sending troops.
(2025-10-04). Tehran, Islamabad highlight boosting ties to combat drug trafficking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — During a meeting held in Rawalpindi, Iranian and Pakistani anti-narcotics police have explored the potential for the expansion of ties between the two countries to curb the drug trade.
(2025-10-04). Janesville, WI: UAW 95 Picket Rally on the 100th Day on Strike October 10, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-04). Saturday 10/4: Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Enter the shopping center via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | Tesla show room is straight ahead next to Sephora | Palo Alto…
(2025-10-04). Xi congratulates Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume on enthronement. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume on his enthronement.
(2025-10-04). Chinese brands burst onto global stage. ecns.cn The global frenzy for the Labubu doll has shone a light on how Chinese brands are crossing borders and growing in popularity worldwide.
(2025-10-04). Asia warms faster than rest of world, impacts continent. nationofchange.org The report said that the warming trend between 1991—2024 was almost double that during the 1961—1990 period.
(2025-10-04). Holiday boosts box office ambitions. ecns.cn China's 2025 box office has crossed a crucial milestone during the National Day holiday period, with the year-to-date cumulative gross overtaking 2024's full-year total of 42.5 billion yuan ($5.96 billion) as holiday releases flood cinemas across the country.
(2025-10-04). More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! More than 1,000 Philadelphians have Bike Action Philly, partnering with nine other organizations in the city, launched the petition [mdash…
(2025-10-04). Japan's LDP elects Takaichi as new leader, likely to be first female PM. aljazeera.com If elected, Takaichi will face a host of issues, including an ageing population and growing unease about immigration.
(2025-10-04). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-10-04). Nearly 46,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers set to strike October 14. wsws.org Against the fascist policy of destroying healthcare, workers must demand healthcare as a social right for all. This requires the expropriation of the private healthcare industry and the creation of a public healthcare system under the direction of healthcare workers themselves, not corporate politicians.
(2025-10-04). Saturday 10/18: Rise & Resist. indybay.org Tanforan Memorial-San Bruno BART Station | 1151 Huntington Avenue | San Bruno, CA 94066…
(2025-10-04). Otafiire urges partnership, innovation as CSOs navigate digital era. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the National Convention 2025 at Mestil Hotel on October 30, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Uganda have been called upon to embrace digital advocacy as a vital tool for enhancing their reach, impact, and accountability. The convention, themed "The Future of Civil Society in Uganda — The Law, …
(2025-10-04). Southside Complete Streets: A Ribbon Cut, a Reminder. indybay.org This civic op-ed reflects on Berkeley's Southside Complete Streets ribbon-cutting on October 1, 2025. | It celebrates new infrastructure for pedestrian safety, transit access, accessibility, and inclusion. | Coalition leaders, including BAROW and disabled advocates, are acknowledged for shaping the project. | Some civil leaders offered remarks affirming progress or recognizing that more collaborative work is needed. | The piece centers lived experience and collective effort in public space redesign.
(2025-10-04). Monday 10/6: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-10-04). Iran water polo beat China at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's water polo team defeated China 14-9 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). 60th anniversary of the first Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba is commemorated. radiohc.cu Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, and Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, led today's commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the first PCC Central Committee and the adoption of the organization's current name. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba brings you an English-language translation of the full speech given by the Cuban president at the event, which took place this Friday in the Universal Hall of the FAR (Army of Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces) in Havana. | Speech…
(2025-10-04). Netherlands set for October snap election amid crisis of bourgeois rule. wsws.org The merger of the Labour Party and the Greens is a political trap engineered to legitimize the capitalist order and channel mounting popular discontent into a parliamentary dead end.
(2025-10-04). Shenzhen Futian Fashion Day returns to Paris runway. ecns.cn Models showcase new collections from NEXY.CO at the Shenzhen Futian Fashion Day in Paris, France on Sept 29.In 2024, the added value of the fashion industry accounted for 15 percent of regional GDP, with over 1,700 significant enterprises generating more than 524 billion yuan ($73.59 billion) in annual revenue.
(2025-10-04). CA Prop 50, Labor & How to Fight Fascism. indybay.org Newsom along with the California trade union bureaucracy are spending millions of dollars to campaign for Proposition 50 as a way to fight Trump and fascism. This is a fraud. Redistricting the districts in California will not stop fascism. It requires the independent mobilizing of unions and working people in mass strike action. They are also helping do damage control from Newsom who helped platform fascists and racists Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk on his pod cast. This is someone who is NOT fighting fascism…
(2025-10-04). Battlefield lessons for sale: US seeks Ukraine's drone know-how. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Ukraine and the United States are close to signing a deal worth billions of dollars to share drone technology. This is being called a historic change in how the two countries work together on defense.The Wall Street Journal says that a Ukrainian delegation led by Deputy Defense Minister Serhiy Boyev is coming to Washington this week to work out the details of the deal. The deal would let the U.S. use Ukraine's combat-tested designs in exchange for royalties or cash.This deal is different from past U.S. military aid packages because it focuses on Ukraine's own drone technology. In the last year, K…
(2025-10-04). A Brave New World: United States, Russia, China, India …..and Europe. strategic-culture.su By Giorgio SPAGNOL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Foreword | The world is in a very dramatic situation with remarkable geopoliti…
(2025-10-04). Protesting Northwestern U's Flawed Compulsory Training on Criticism of Israel as "Antisemitism" juancole.com Committee on Academic Freedom | Middle East Studies Association | — Letter to Northwestern University expressing concern about its flawed compulsory anti-bias training and its threats against students who refuse to complete it Henry S. Bienen Interim President, Northwestern University nupresident@northwestern.edu Dear President Bienen and Colleagues: We write on behalf of the Middle …
(2025-10-04). Sunday 10/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2025-10-04). Iran to open more houses of innovation and technology in regional countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy plans to establish new branches of the Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in regional countries.
(2025-10-04). 'Path to women's health begins with awareness, self-care'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Highlighting the fact that the path to women's health begins with awareness and self-care, the deputy health minister underscored that breast cancer prevention begins at home and continues at medical centers.
(2025-10-04). Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media. aljazeera.com Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports.
(2025-10-04). Over 940 km of gas transmission pipelines to be commissioned by Mar. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran will bring 948 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines and three new compressor stations into operation in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026), alongside expanding its Sarajeh gas storage facility, the head of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company said.
(2025-10-04). Xi calls on religions in China to adapt to Chinese context. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Sept. 29, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 22nd group study session with focus on ensuring religions in China further adapt to the Chinese context.
(2025-10-04). Scale of Australian military exports to Israel exposed. wsws.org The Declassified Australia report is an unanswerable exposure of the Australian Labor government's active involvement in Israel's mass murder of Palestinians.
(2004-10-25). Jeff Bezos says space-based data centres are possible. tribune.com.pk 
Amazon (AMZN.O) founder Jeff Bezos predicted on Friday that gigawatt-scale data centres will be built in space within the next 10 to 20 years and that continuously available solar energy meant they would eventually outperform those based on Earth. | Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos also compared the surge in artificial intelligence to the internet boom of the early 2000s, urging optimism despite the risk of speculative bubbles. | The concept of orbital data centres has gained traction among tech giants as those on Earth have driven up demand for electricity and water to cool their servers. | "
(2025-10-04). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-10-04). Sunday 10/19: No Kings, No Billionaires! It's Time to Organize! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2025-10-04). Pro-Palestinian protesters at soccer training center to oppose game against Israel. haaretz.com The protest was part of a national strike by more than two million people, ahead of the Israel-Italy World Cup qualifier set to be played in Udine later this month…
(2025-10-04). Will the Donald Dollar Actually Jingling in Your Pocket by 2026? thinktank.pk Picture this: You're at the vending machine, fishing for a snack, and out pops a shiny $1 coin staring back with that unmistakable scowl—yep, the Orange One himself, Donald J. Trump, fist-pumping like he's headlining a rally on the Las Vegas Strip. Is this the future of loose change, or just another wild plot twist …
(2025-10-04). Turning of the tide: Wounded Knee 1890 to 1973. workers.org 
Secretary of Slaughter Pete Hegseth said he will refuse to revoke badges of "honor" given to U.S. troops for murdering more than 300 Lakota Sioux adults and children on Dec. 29, 1890. An article in the Sept. 27 New York Times called the slaughter at Wounded Knee one of the . . . |
(2025-10-04). L'influenza dell'intelligence sui fallimenti di Israele. strategic-culture.su Il comportamento dei servizi segreti israeliani analizzato in uno studio francese riapre il dibattito su quanto accaduto il 7 ottobre 2023 | Segue nostro Due anni dopo il 7 ottobre 2023, il corpus di fonti ora disponibile ci consente ampiamente, come ha scritto Raymond Aron, di "sbrogliare la struttura del corso della storia, di districare il groviglio di cause massicce ed eventi frammentari" che hanno permesso che un simile attacco veni…
(2025-10-04). Cuba denounces illegal incursion of U.S. fighter jets near Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Cuban government has accused the United States of endangering peace in the Caribbean region by illegally flying several fighter jets near the coast of Venezuela. | "We denounce the illegal incursion of US fighter jets into the flight information region of #Venezuela. We warn that these actions constitute a threat to regional peace, security, and stability." Latin America and the Caribbean are a #ZoneOfPeace," the Cuban foreign minister wrote on his X account. | In a statement, the Cuban Foreign Ministry noted that the US is intensifying actions seeking to justify a military aggression against Venezuela. | "Th…
(2025-10-04). Iran—Afghanistan trade, investment exhibition to be held in October. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Afghanistan will hold a joint trade and investment exhibition in the eastern Iranian city of Birjand from October 18 to 21, aimed at expanding economic cooperation across multiple sectors.
(2025-10-04). Oakland District 5 staff sides with Prologis, making a hasty coverup of truthful graffiti. indybay.org Prologis, our local Wall St. cancer, has spent the last 12+ months quietly poisoning the Fruitvale district, water, & all of deep East Oakland via toxic dust and hazmat emissions. 3600 Alameda Ave is one of two crime scenes. | Truthful public messaging has been covered up, with local activists surveilled and harassed, all in the name of an illegally planned mega-warehouse.
(2025-10-04). More evidence suggests Saturn's moon Enceladus could support life. ecns.cn Finding potentially habitable planets could hold the answers to questions about life, the universe and everything, as well as the key to the future survival of the human species. So scientists have taken a fresh look at data which uncovered more evidence that Saturn's icy moon Enceladus may be able to host alien life.
(2025-10-04). Flying into Fear: Is Europe's Air Travel Becoming a Risky Bet? thinktank.pk In the crisp autumn air of October 2025, Europe's skies are no longer just a canvas for commercial jets and migratory birds—they're a battleground for shadowy drone incursions. Just hours ago, Germany's bustling Munich Airport—the country's second-largest hub—reopened its runways after a second closure in 24 hours, triggered by unconfirmed drone sightings that stranded 6,500 …
(2025-10-04). How tensions with Bangladesh are roiling India's sari business. aljazeera.com Bangladesh's political turmoil has been mixed bag for the Indian sari industry, hurting some traders and helping others.
(2025-10-04). Xi, Singaporean president exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2025-10-04). Australia Post boss demands further restructuring to boost profits. wsws.org "We've passed the tipping point… we are primarily a parcels business that also provides a loss-making letters service,"
(2025-10-04). Police attack mass protest over wind-turbines in northern Sri Lanka. wsws.org The Dissanayake government's attack on Mannar residents follows its repudiation of election promises to delay the environmentally controversial project.
(2025-10-04). Nation's role as steadying global force highlighted. ecns.cn China's recent policy moves show a clear commitment to cushioning the economy against global headwinds, said Wang Guannan, spokeswoman for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
(2025-10-04). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 3 October 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 60th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia. The statement expressed concern over the Cambodian government's use of the the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border crisis to further limit dissent and civic space and called for the release of all individuals detained or imprisoned on politically (…) | – |
(2025-10-04). Newly developed 'NeuroWorm' a breakthrough for neural monitoring. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have devised "NeuroWorm", an intelligent microfiber capable of navigating freely inside the body, demonstrated through lab tests on mice, providing insights for brain-machine interfaces and neural regulation in treating certain chronic diseases.
(2025-10-04). US government shutdown to drag into next week. newarab.com 
Federal agencies have been out of money since Wednesday – with a wide range of public services crippled – as a result of deadlocked talks in Congress on how to keep the lights on. | Tourist sites such as the Washington Monument have closed, key data on employment has been delayed and some official websites have ground to a halt, althoug…
(2025-10-04). Amid deepening drone war with Ukraine, Kremlin imposes severe internet and cellphone shutdowns. wsws.org Rolling internet and cell network shutdowns are now a feature of everyday life across the country.
(2025-10-04). China and 27 countries oppose unilateral coercive measures at UN. ecns.cn China, on behalf of a cross-regional group of 28 member states, on Friday delivered a joint statement at the Third Committee of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, calling for the immediate and complete removal of unilateral coercive measures (UCMs).
(2025-10-04). 417 die in road accidents in September: Report. jagonews24.com As many as 417 people, including 49 students, were killed and 682 others injured in 446 road accidents across the country in September. Among them, 18 individuals were killed in 42 road accidents in the capital.
(2025-10-04). Who are the candidates running to be Japan's next prime minister? aljazeera.com Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its next leader on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). ICCIMA calls for tariff reform to boost trade with Turkey. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Senior Iranian and Turkish trade officials held talks in Tehran on ways to deepen economic ties, with Iran's Chamber of Commerce calling for tariff reforms to unlock the two countries' trade potential.
(2004-10-25). Messner visits Alpine Club HQ in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) had the honor of hosting legendary Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner, widely regarded as one of the greatest climbers in history, along with his wife Diane Schumacher, at the club's headquarters in Islamabad. | Mr. Irfan Arshad Khan, President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guest and conveyed the greetings of Pakistan's mountaineering and adventure community. | During the visit, President Irfan Arshad Khan briefed Mr. Messner on the ACP's vision, ongoing projects, and future initiatives designed to promote mountaineering, sport…
(2025-10-04). Free Palestine Activist Assaulted in Front of Israeli Consulate. indybay.org Two seniors injured by huge male aggressor…
(2025-10-04). Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; US president freezes aid to Chicago. geo.tv 
(2025-10-04). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-10-04). Friday 10/3: Palantir Protest on UC Berkeley Campus – NO AI FOR ICE. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley…
(2025-10-04). Hundreds observe ancient Qalishuyan ritual in central Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hundreds of locals gathered on Friday in Mashhad-e Ardehal, central Iran, to perform Qalishuyan, an annual religious ritual recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2025-10-04). Iran among top 10 countries marking space week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is among the top ten countries in terms of the diversity of programs that are held to mark World Space Week, an official with the Iranian Space Agency has said.
(2025-10-04). Japan's Takaichi set to become country's first female PM. geo.tv 
Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi reacts as she receives an applause from gathered lawmakers on the day of the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. — Reuters Conservative nationalist, 64, picked to lead ruling…
(2025-10-04). Saturday 10/18: No Kings: San Jose. indybay.org McKinley Statue, St. James Park, 180 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2025-10-04). Presidente del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibe a Ministro de Comunicación de Sierra Leona. radiohc.cu 
El Presidente del Instituto de Informacion y Comunicación Social (ICS) Alfonso Noya Martinez,recibió en La Habana,a Chernor Abdulai Bah ministro de Comunicación y Educacion Cívica de Sierra Leona, quien se encuentra en visita oficial en Cuba. | En el encuentro, en el que también participaron Onelio Castillo Corderi y Jorge Legañoa Alfonso,vicepresidente primero y vicepresidente del ICS , respectivamente, el titular africano recibió una amplia información sobre la misión y funciones de la entidad, la ley 162 ´De Comunicación Social ª y sus disposiciones normativas complementarias, y la labor de la radio…
(2025-10-04). U.S. agriculture takes a double punch from shutdown and tariffs. ecns.cn The U.S. federal government shutdownthat began on Wednesday has suspended key agricultural payments and delayed access to federal farm loans, dealing another blow to American farmers already grappling with falling crop prices, record debt levels, and ongoing trade tensions during the critical harvest season.
(2025-10-04). Nicolás Maduro: Venezuela no cederá ante ningún imperio. radiohc.cu 
El presidente Nicolás Maduro clausuró este viernes en Caracas, la Conferencia Internacional sobre Colonialismo, Neocolonialismo y los Despojos Territoriales del Imperialismo Occidental, en la cual enfatizó que Venezuela no cederá ante ningún imperio, tenga el poder que tenga. | Este evento inició la víspera en la Casa Amarilla de la Cancillería y asistieron más de un centenar de invitados de 59 países de todos los continentes, diplomáticos acreditados y contó con la presencia especial del primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Ralph Gonsalves. | Al finalizar el encuentro, acompañado por la primera comba…
(2025-10-04). Black Excellence Group Coalition in Richmond, Ca. Applies for Contra Costa County Funding. indybay.org Black Excellence Group learns from Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia to apply for County funding to help West County residents with health and wellness issues in low-income neighborhoods…
(2025-10-04). Iran's Baziyar takes gold at 2025 New Delhi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ali Baziyar of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). BCB unveils ODI squad for Afghanistan series. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi later this month…
(2025-10-04). Fructífero encuentro de turismo rural de iberoamérica en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El secretario general del Instituto Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural, Juan José Salado elogió la estrategia de desarrollo del agroturismo en Cuba, y la importancia de compartir esta experiencia. | Salado participa en el X Encuentro Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural y Agroturismo, que con representantes de universidades, expertos, emprendedores y turoperadores de 22 países, se realiza desde el martes último, en el occidente cubano. Juan José Salado, secretario general del Instituto Iberoamericano de Turismo Rural. | En entrevista para Radio Habana Cuba destacó la estructura y calidad de los contenidos del programa ci…
(2025-10-04). "They say the Lion and the Lizard keep the Courts:" Edward FitzGerald's the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:17. juancole.com Quatrain 17 of the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám continues the theme that kingly glory quickly fades. XVII. They say the Lion and the Lizard keep The Courts where Jamshyd gloried and drank deep: And Bahrám, that great Hunter — the Wild Ass Stamps o'er his Head, and he …
(2025-10-04). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-10-04). Resumption of direct air services seen as beneficial. ecns.cn India's announcement to resume direct flight services between India and the Chinese mainland later this month is expected to benefit businesses, academic exchanges and tourism between the two countries and boost neighboring economies, according to industry veterans.
(2025-10-04). Australia: Western Sydney University boss thanks unions for sellout deal. wsws.org WSU vice-chancellor George Williams confirmed that his agreement with the unions meant a "net loss" of 193 jobs, plus a supposed "merits-based" process forcing hundreds of staff to compete for "new roles."
(2025-10-04). Morocco: End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demands social justice. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn the repression carried out by the Moroccan authorities against peaceful demonstrations organised by the 'Generation Z 212' movement, in which minors and human rights defenders participated. They call for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
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(2025-10-04). Cuba felicita a República de Corea en el Día de su Fiesta Nacional. radiohc.cu 
(2025-10-04). ALBA-TCP condenó incursión ilegal de aeronaves de EEUU en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) condenó este viernes, de manera firme y enérgica, la incursión ilegal y provocadora de aeronaves de combate de EE.UU. cerca de Venezuela. | El bloque de integración latinoamericano y caribeño señaló en un comunicado que el acercamiento de cinco aviones F-35, a una distancia aproximada de 75 kilómetros de las costas, constituyó una flagrante violación de la soberanía del pueblo venezolano y el Derecho Internacional. | El texto indicó que estos actos de hostigamiento militar sistemático por parte de la potencia…
(2025-10-04). South China provinces activate Level-IV emergency typhoon response. ecns.cn China's southern provinces of Hainan and Guangdong activated a Level-IV emergency typhoon response on Friday as Typhoon Matmo — the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season — approaches.
(2025-10-04). Shoriful, Nurul carry Tigers over the line to win series. jagonews24.com Bangladesh left it late but held their nerve in Sharjah on Friday night, pulling off a two-wicket win over Afghanistan to clinch the three-match T20I series with a game to spare…
(2025-10-04). New Painting: Skunk Water Smoke. thealtworld.com 
(2025-10-04). Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware's beaches this year. whyy.org 
A car exhaust and a bean bag chair were some of the unusual pieces of discarded junk found across Delaware's shores this year during the state's annual Coastal Cleanup. | Volunteers removed 5,121 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetlands and waterways last month during the event hosted by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. | Environmental regulators say they're concerned by the thousands of cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps that litter Delaware's beaches and state parks each year. | This year, volunteers collected 3,000 more pounds of trash than in 2024. (Courtesy of Errol…
(2025-10-04). Home paddlers continue to dominate WTT China Smash in Beijing. ecns.cn Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot in the men's singles round of 16 match against An Jae-hyun of South Korea at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, October 2, 2025.
(2025-10-04). Lee orders crackdown on protests. ecns.cn South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has struck a right note by ordering a crackdown on protests and demonstrations against foreigners within the country, as such acts are "self-destructive", as he called them, according to analysts.
(2025-10-04). "Day of German Unity" : Germany's leading conservative paper attacks Lenin. wsws.org In attacking Lenin, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, mouthpiece of the Frankfurt stock exchange, has reached deep into the moth-eaten anti-communist propaganda of the Cold War because it fears that a revolutionary, Marxist perspective will again find mass support.
(2025-10-04). Ultra-billionaire Jeff Bezos declares economic bubbles are "good" wsws.org On Friday, technology oligarch Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest man and the CEO of Amazon, bluntly admitted that the US economy is in the midst of an economic bubble centered on technology stocks and claimed that this is "good."
(2025-10-04). Xi congratulates Tianjin University. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to the faculty, students and alumni of Tianjin University on the 130th anniversary of the founding of China's first modern university.
(2025-10-04). Uganda holds tourism roadshow in Mauritius. independent.co.ug 
Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, has led the country's delegation to the 1st Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Mauritius organized by the Uganda High Commission Dar-Es-Salaam. The two day event, that kicked off today October 3rd 2025 at the Hennessy Park Hotel in the coastal Capital City, Port Louis, …
(2025-10-04). 'Tourism is key to sustainable development'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, head of the Planning and Budget Organization, emphasized tourism's strategic role as a driver of sustainable transformation during a visit to the historic Sa'd al-Saltaneh complex in Qazvin on Friday.
(2025-10-04). Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 14 as more victims found. aljazeera.com Authorities say they are using heavy equipment to look for the 49 people who remain missing.
(2025-10-04). Foreign ambassadors tour historic sites in downtown Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In celebration of Tehran Week, several foreign ambassadors and diplomats visited prominent historical landmarks across District 12 in downtown Tehran.
(2025-10-04). FIFA VP Victor Montagliani: Iran football will compete at 2026 World Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – FIFA vice-president and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani says that he is not concerned about the Iranian national team being able to play matches in the U.S. during next summer's World Cup.
(2025-10-04). Scientists warn of mercury threat in ocean due to human activity. ecns.cn A new study has revealed that human activities and climate change are accelerating the release of mercury from the world's largest marine mercury reservoir — continental shelf sediments.
(2025-10-04). not an emigrant, an Israeli A portrait of the growing new Israeli Diaspora. haaretz.com Nearly a million Israelis and their children now live abroad — joined by 80,000 Israeli emigrants in the last year alone. This group bears enormous economic, social and political importance for the country…
(2025-10-04). PLA Navy ships depart HKSAR after open ship events. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan wrapped up their three-day open ship events on Friday morning and departed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore.
(2025-10-04). MONDAY: Opening Statements in Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-10-04). How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system — and what the battle over ACA subsidies means. |
(2025-10-04). Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment. |
(2025-10-04). Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Le Carré, Bacchae and radical feminist punk art — what to see and watch this week. |
(2025-10-04). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood is dividing Hollywood — but real acting requires humanity. |
(2025-10-04). Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human. |
(2025-10-04). HERE AND NOW! WE ARE BUILDING PEACE. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence. |
(2025-10-04). How to discover a planet. |
(2025-10-04). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly — here's what the data shows. |
(2025-10-04). Australia's Big Battery Snowy 2 Pumped Hydro Scheme Suffers Another Cost Blowout. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-10-04). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior. |
(2025-10-04). Why we need more Jane Goodalls. |
(2025-10-04). Venezuela and US edge toward war footing ‚àí but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back. |
(2025-10-04). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Florida's 1,100 natural springs are under threat — a geographer explains how to restore them. |
(2025-10-04). Science costs money — research is guided by who funds it and why. |
(2025-10-04). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Manchester synagogue attack: why so many people in Britain's Jewish community felt a sense of inevitability that this day would come. |
(2025-10-04). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). US economy is already on the edge — a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over. |
(2025-10-04). From art form to asset: our study found popular songs are becoming more generic. |
(2025-10-04). Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution. |
(2025-10-04). Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Why the green transition must be just and inclusive for neurodivergent people. |
(2025-10-04). Fifteen books to help children learn about women's place in history. |
(2025-10-04). European countries are now turning to landmines to create new deadly defensive barriers from Russia. |
(2025-10-04). The pre-Raphaelite muse who inspired Taylor Swift's The Fate of Ophelia. |
(2025-10-04). Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families — a pediatrician explains how to find support. |
(2025-10-04). Thailand: Upholding of the conviction and prison sentence against MP and pro-democracy activist Chonthicha Jangrew. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Guinea: 16 Years after the September 28 Massacre, victims demand the justice process goes to completion. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Could life exist on Mars today? Here's what the latest evidence says. |
(2025-10-04). History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director's political agenda. |
(2025-10-04). Commuters have bemoaned Philly's public transit for decades ‚àí in 1967, a librarian got the city to listen. |
(2025-10-04). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Shutdowns are as American as apple pie ‚àí in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren't baked into the process. |
(2025-10-04). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and humanitarian consequences. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Virtual particles: How physicists' clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality. |
(2025-10-04). Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland. |
(2025-10-04). What is lupus, the condition Selena Gomez is diagnosed with? |
(2025-10-04). Thailand: Letter to the European Union on Free Trade Agreement negotiations and human rights. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought — new research. |
(2025-10-04). Trump scraps the nation's most comprehensive food insecurity report ‚àí making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food. |
(2025-10-04). The ultimate shame of 'our civilization'. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-04). The importance of people's diplomacy in reshaping political influences. strategic-culture.su
(2025-10-04). As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options. |
(2025-10-04). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Cuba's leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy. |
(2025-10-04). Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics — in democracies and more authoritarian systems. |
(2025-10-04). Israel mulls which Palestinian prisoners to release, prepares to send negotiating team. haaretz.com
(2025-10-04). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools. |
(2025-10-04). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Six everyday habits that could be sabotaging your bladder health. |
(2025-10-04). Vietnam : New sentencing of land rights defender Trinh Ba Phuong. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). How VR and AI could help the next generation grow kinder and more connected. |
(2025-10-04). Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan. |
(2025-10-04). Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely. |
(2025-10-04). ICRC President: "Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere" icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas. |
(2025-10-04). How to locate ICRC statements and news releases‚ÄØdating from pre-2014. icrc.org
(2025-10-04). Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU. fidh.org
(2025-10-04). Supreme Court to decide if Colorado's law banning conversion therapy violates free speech. |
(2025-10-03). Nearly 42,000 people in Gaza have 'life-changing injuries': WHO. newarab.com 
Nearly 42,000 people, a quarter of them children, have suffered "life-changing injuries" including amputations, and head and spinal cord injuries in A fresh analysis from the United Nations' health agency found that a quarter of those hurt over the two-year conflict have injuries that will seriously impact the rest of their lives. | "Life-long rehabilitation will be required," Richard Peeperkorn, the WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories, told a press conference. | Israel's deadly…
(2025-10-03). UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese slams Italian mayor who said Gaza hostage release for. haaretz.com Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said that the mayor was wrong for arguing that the 'end of the genocide and the release of the hostages' were required for a peace process, adding that 'Peace needs no conditions'…
(2025-10-03). Trump Urges Israel To 'Immediately Stop The Bombing Of Gaza' Following Hamas' Response To His Gaza Plan. latintimes.com President Donald Trrump urged Israel to "immediately stop the bombing of Gaza" following Hamas' response to his Gaza peace plan, saying he believes the group is "ready for a lasting PEACE."
(2025-10-03). Israel intercepts last Gaza Sumud flotilla boat; Ben-Gvir mocks activists before deportation. haaretz.com The last boat, Marinette, had been trailing behind the other vessels and was still sailing toward Gaza early Friday, a day after the Israeli navy stormed 41 other boats in the flotilla and detained the activists. Over 200 activists have been transferred to the prison service, while four have been deported…
(2025-10-03). British government exploits Manchester synagogue killings to attack anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org The tragedy has been leapt on by the most right-wing forces to intensify their crackdown on protests against the Gaza genocide, and the campaign to brand anti-Zionism as "left antisemitism".
(2025-10-03). Protests, strikes across Italy in support of Gaza flotilla. newarab.com 
Over 200,000 people protested across Demonstrators condemned the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla that sailed to challenge Israel's blockade of
(2025-10-03). Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace plan. jagonews24.com United States President Donald Trump has issued a weekend ultimatum for Hamas to accept his 20-point plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel's war on the territory grinds on…
(2025-10-03). Global anger at Gaza flotilla raid. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — International reaction is mounting after Israeli occupation forces stormed the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2025-10-03). Cuba condemns interception of flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. radiohc.cu Cuban authorities strongly condemned Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. | Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, described these events as deplorable and stated that they "confirm Israel's genocidal nature, which knows no bounds." | The head of state also expressed his support and solidarity with the flotilla's crew (approximately 400), who were transferred to the port of Ashdod, Israel, for their upcoming deportation. | For his part, Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secreta…
(2025-10-03). Israel begins deporting Gaza flotilla activists after attack. newarab.com 
Israel has started deporting More than 400 people from over 40 countries were rounded up when Israeli naval forces raided the Global Sumud Flotilla that was heading for Gaza in an attempt to break the Israeli siege and deliver aid to the Palestinian enclave. | The last boat, Marinette, had bee…
(2025-10-03). Last flotilla boat sails to Gaza after Israeli interceptions. jagonews24.com The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.
(2025-10-03). Destruction of Hamas is key to ending threat of new Holocaust. themilitant.com 
On Sept. 29, President Donald Trump announced his 20-point plan to end the fighting in Gaza. It would take Israel's defensive war to decisively defeat Hamas out of Israel's hands. | It's a further step in Washington's efforts to impose a "Pax Americana," ensuring the U.S. rulers' domination in the Middle East and stability for their plunder of the oil and other resources and labor power of the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for the plan. | Carrying Israel's war through to the end is key to preventing Hamas from rebuilding and launching a new Holocaust. From its inception, Hamas ha…
(2025-10-03). Beyond Propaganda: Independent Voices That Defy Power and Preserve Truth. thealtworld.com As Western media and Zionist forces work to censor on-the-ground realities in Gaza, courageous independent journalists are forcing the truth into view. In the age of the internet, their testimony and uncensored reporting make it harder to erase facts—and ensure history is written from evidence, not narratives manipulated by the powerful. | Independent journalists are piercing through the fog of propaganda and state-sanctioned silence— safeguarding the integrity of history itself. | Watch here for the Sunday, Sept. 28 livestream of ArabCon 2025, | The National Arab American Convention. Hear from Ara…
(2025-10-03). Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics. truthout.org As officials with Hamas say they will respond "soon" to President Trump's ceasefire proposal to end Israel's nearly two-year war on Gaza, brokered with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, we look at the many other deals Witkoff and his family are involved with. A New York Times investigation reveals that when Witkoff, a real estate developer and longtime friend of Trump, began his new position as a… |
(2025-10-03). Trump gives Hamas until Sunday night to reach Gaza deal or 'all HELL' will break out. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 22, 2025. —ReutersTrump's Gaza initiative opens "window of opportunity": UNUS president calls 20-point plan "last chance" for Hamas.Trump warns "innocent Palestinians" to leave for safer…
(2025-10-03). Legal scholars urge UEFA to ban Israel over Gaza War. newarab.com 
Over 30 legal experts are calling on In a letter addressed to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, and shared exclusively with Zeteo, signatories including former UN experts and scholars in international law have urged the global body "to fulfil thei…
(2025-10-03). Trump Gives Hamas Hard Deadline To Respond To Gaza Peace Plan And Warns Of 'HELL' If It Rejects it. latintimes.com President Donald Trump gave Hamas a hard deadline to respond to his peace plan for Gaza, warning "HELL" will be unleashed on the group if it doesn't accept…
(2025-10-03). Pressure mounts on Meloni's gov't as Gaza protests paralyse Italy. aljazeera.com Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected Saturday for Rome protests.
(2025-10-03). Bangladesh slams Gaza flotilla interception, calls for activists' release. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned the interception of vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and the detention of activists aboard the vessels.
(2025-10-03). Hamas agrees to parts of Trump's Gaza plan, seeks more talks, bombing eases. aljazeera.com US president tells Israel to 'immediately stop bombing Gaza', says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace'.
(2025-10-03). Global outcry: Israel's Gaza flotilla interception sparks protests, strikes, diplomatic expulsions. radiohc.cu Israel's seizure of a civilian flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip has unleashed global backlash, sparking protests and strike calls across Europe and Latin America as well as diplomatic expulsions, with governments denouncing the move against unarmed activists. | The Israeli navy intercepted 13 boats from the 50-vessel flotilla — Global Sumud Flotilla — as they neared Gaza's coast, arresting activists and jamming communications to block live-stream coverage of the incident. | According to flotilla spokesperson Saif Abukeshek, Israeli forces detained more than 200 participants, including groups f…
(2025-10-03). An exhausted legitimacy: Why the E3 has no credibility and standing on Iran's nuclear issue. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — At least in the past year, the three European countries, known as the E3, have not only failed to take constructive steps toward finding a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue, but have continuously worked to sabotage any prospect in that direction.
(2025-10-03). Landmark Iran-Russia partnership treaty officially takes effect. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, announced that the Iranian—Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is legally binding as of October 2, 2025.
(2025-10-03). Diddy's Sentencing: What Happened in Court, Who Was There and Why Were His Children Allowed to Speak to the Judge. latintimes.com Things did not start well for Sean 'Diddy' Combs during his sentencing hearing after a jury convicted him in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which could carry a maximum sentence of 20 years.
(2025-10-03). The Role of Biofuels in ASEAN's Energy Future. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As ASEAN countries race along their pursuit of cleaner, diversified energy systems, biofuels are a politically appealing, domestically sourced answer to rampant fossil fuel prices and greenhouse gas emissions. From Indonesia's massive palm oil plantations to Thailand's cassava fields that churn out ethanol, the region is blessed with biomass resources theoretically …
(2025-10-03). U.S. Carries New Deadly Attack Against a 'Narco-Trafficking Vessel' Killing Four, Hegseth Says: 'These Strikes Will Continue'. latintimes.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military conducted a new deadly strike in the Caribbean as it ramps up pressure on the Venezuelan regime…
(2025-10-03). Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown. whyy.org Hopes for a quick end to On the third day of the shutdown, another Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government failed on a 54-44 tally — well short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation. Meanwhile, Hou…
(2025-10-03). Language movement veteran Ahmed Rafiq dies. jagonews24.com Language movement veteran Ahmed Rafiq has passed away. He died at 10: 12 pm on Thursday (October 2) while undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of BIRDEM Hospital in the capital. He was 96.
(2025-10-03). Israel's digital efforts to manufacture unrest in Iran and promote Pahlavi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An article on Haaretz has reported a wide-ranging Israeli influence campaign targeting Iran, aiming to promote the return of the overthrown Pahlavi monarchy.
(2025-10-03). Tunisian sentenced to death over anti-Saied Facebook posts. newarab.com 
(2025-10-03). Trump's war on Venezuela and its insertion into regional and global dynamics *. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein I would like to offer some guidelines that will contribute to understanding Trump's war against Venezuela and its insertion into regional and global dynamics. I believe this situation must be viewed from two dimensions: the international and the domestic for the United States. Firstly, I think it's necessary to say that …
(2025-10-03). What do we know about Morocco's GenZ 212 protests. newarab.com 
A youth collective calling itself GenZ 212, led by a group of unknown organisers, has taken authorities in Morocco by surprise with Here's what we know about the unprecedented youth-led demonstrations taking place across the usually stable kingdom. | How did GenZ 212 start? | The collective was founded on the Discord online messaging platform in mid-September. | It drew its name from Generation Z – those born between the late 1990s and early…
(2025-10-03). UK police want to stop Palestine protest after deadly synagogue attack. aljazeera.com UK police are urging organisers to cancel a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday after a deadly synagogue attack.
(2025-10-03). Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside Los Angeles. scmp.com Firefighters were still pouring water on Friday morning onto a fire that broke out the night before at a Chevron oil refinery just outside Los Angeles, sending towering flames into the air that were visible for miles. | Officials in El Segundo, California, urged people to stay indoors. By early Friday, the fire was contained and there was no threat to public safety, the city said in a statement. No evacuations had been ordered.
(2025-10-03). BREAKING: TPS Holders and Advocates Denounce Supreme Court Ruling. aclusocal.org Date : | Menu parent dynamic listing : | 72 | Show PDF in viewer on page : | Style : | Standard with sidebar | Tweet Text : | [node: title]…
(2025-10-03). Makerere Lecturer Appointed to Permanent Court of Arbitration. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University law lecturer, Mr. Robert Kirunda, has been appointed as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), becoming only the second Ugandan to receive this prestigious appointment. The PCA, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, is an intergovernmental organization established in 1899 to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states. …
(2025-10-03). Democracy Now! 2025-10-03 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 03, 2025; Trump's Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff & Sons Blur Peace & Profit, from Real Estate to Crypto Deals; "Attack on Free Speech": Journalist Mario Guevara Deported After Covering Anti-Trump Protest; "Move Fast": From McCarthyism to Authoritarianism, Jane Fonda Relaunches Father's Free Speech Group; Israel Detains 440+ Global Flotilla Activists; Italian Unions Strike in Protest | Headlines for October 03, 2025; Trump's Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff & Sons Blur Peace & Profit, from Real Estate to Crypto Deals; "Attack on Free Speech": Journa…
(2025-10-03). 1968 Poor People's Campaign Resurrection City (Carlos R. Dufflar). mediasanctuary.org On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Roaming Labor Willie Terry interviewed Carlos Raul Dufflar, Beat Poet Laureate, Community Organizer, and participant in the original Poor People's Campaign in 1968. In this Labor segment, Carlos discusses Cornelius "Cornbread" Givens and Rev. Annie Chambers, unsung heroes and organizers in the Poor People's Campaign in Washington, D.C., Resurrection City in 1968—part 1.
(2025-10-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-03). Gilan tourism activists honored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A ceremony to honor the activists, servants, and members of the travel services staff of Gilan province was held in the central hall of Rasht, the capital city of the province on Thursday.
(2025-10-03). Iran Lauds Pakistan's Backing Against European Misuse of Snapback. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran praised Pakistan for its responsible stance at the UN Security Council against attempts by the EU3 to abuse the snapback mechanism to revive terminated sanctions, stressing that under the terms the JCPOA, the Resolution 2231 will be deemed terminated on October 18.
(2025-10-03). Vice president urges tourism sector to raise service standards. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah on Thursday called on tourism operators to improve service standards and develop innovative products, saying the government would work to remove barriers to growth.
(2025-10-03). UK Gears Up for Mass Protest Against Banning of Palestine Action. truthout.org Palestine solidarity activists in the U.K. are gearing up for a mass protest this Saturday against the country's ban on Palestine Action — a direct action network that the British government has deemed "proscribed" under its anti-terrorism laws, despite the fact that the activist network engages in protest acts that do not harm people. According to the U.K.-based activist group Defend Our… |
(2025-10-03). Washington's blockade causes limited access to medicines in Cuba, admitted by Donald Trump. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez says that the United States economic, commercial and financial blockade is causing the limitations of access to medicines in the Caribbean country, recently admitted by President Donald Trump. | On the social network X, the foreign minister shared a fragment of his interview with CNN en Español, where he addressed the impact of Washington's hostile policy on the healthcare of the Cuban population. | "In an interview with @CNNEE, I explained that the US president recognizes that the way his country conducts itself with #Cuba prevents the Cuban economy from securing the necess…
(2025-10-03). Why did the US government shut down? aljazeera.com As the US federal government shuts down, will President Trump use it to amass even more executive power?>
(2025-10-03). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Outside Shop-A-Rama, also known as Levittown Shopping Center (and later as Levittown Town Center), potential customers inspect a demonstration fallout shelter, Levittown, Pennsylvania, June 1962. (Photo by Jack Rosen/Getty Images) | Also, a reminder: | Pri…
(2025-10-03). On The Manchester Synagogue Attack. thealtworld.com 
(2025-10-03). Organizers plan massive Oct. 18 'No Kings' protests as Trump escalates attacks on dissent. nationofchange.org Organizers say more than 2,110 protests across all 50 states will build on June's nationwide actions, as Trump expands National Guard deployments, ICE raids, and rhetoric about cities as "training grounds."
(2025-10-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-03). Mississippi declares public health emergency over surging infant deaths. wsws.org The chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes, states that the US is "one of the most dangerous developed countries for giving birth," noting that the 20,000 infant deaths annually nationwide are "the equivalent of a jumbo jet crashing once a week for an entire year and killing everyone on board."
(2025-10-03). We're On Shaky Ground. counterpunch.org 
CounterPunch was founded in 1994 on a simple principle: independent journalism must be accountable only to its readers. For more than 30 years, that has remained unchanged. We have no corporate sponsors, no government funding, and no support from foundations with strings attached. Our allegiance is solely to our readers. But these are unprecedented times — the game has changed on a massive scale. In the early days, we occasionally faced lawsuits, but our most persistent enemy was errant mail machines, which would chew off corners or crumple the newsletters. Welcome to the 2020s: we're up against virtual BOT…
(2025-10-03). Sweeping Ban on Drone Flights Across Chicago Looks Suspiciously Like an Attempt to Ban Press Coverage. aclu.org At the request of DHS and citing "Special Security Reasons," the FAA has imposed a
(2025-10-03). UN, EU, ICJ, Climate Cabal want to keep world's poor impoverished. wattsupwiththat.com Poor and developing nations need to band together, finance their own energy infrastructure, development, health and prosperity — and tell the carbon colonialists to take a hike.
(2025-10-03). Call to Action! We Must Unite to Defend Ourselves Against Trump's Fascist Plans! United National Strike May Day 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-10-03). The Israeli influence operation in Iran pushing to reinstate the shah monarchy. haaretz.com Citizen Lab found that an online network pushed out deepfake videos during Israel's airstrikes on Tehran's Evin Prison. An investigation by TheMarker and Haaretz reveals the Persian-language online campaigns indirectly funded by Israel…
(2025-10-03). Twenty years after Katrina, the city's all-charter schools system is failing many families. nationofchange.org Despite claims by reform advocates of achieving success, Black children and parents continue to endure a punitive, impersonal, and undemocratic system.
(2025-10-03). Chief Adviser mourns death of Ahmed Rafiq. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Language Movement veteran Ahmed Rafiq.
(2025-10-03). Roaming Charges: He Loves a (Buff) Man in Uniform. counterpunch.org 
When Ralph Nader campaigned on"cutting fat" from the Pentagon, he was referring to the budget, and big ticket weapons systems like SDI and the F-35, not the waistlines of generals.
(2025-10-03). Iran Slams G7's Hypocritical Statement on Nuclear Issue. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Group of Seven's statement on Iran's nuclear issue, describing it as deceitful and a distortion of the facts.
(2025-10-03). FM Araghchi marks 76th founding anniversary of PRC with congratulatory message. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, praising Beijing's long-term development and reaffirming Tehran's commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
(2025-10-03). Iran-Tajikistan joint film on screen at German festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Tajik director Muhiddin Muzaffar's movie "Fish on the Hook," a joint production of Iran and Tajikistan, is competing at the 30th edition of the SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences, which is currently underway at Chemnitz, Germany.
(2025-10-03). Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington's double standards. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump's administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy.He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia's trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy.During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including Ind…
(2025-10-03). UN Officials and Taliban Allegedly Involved in Bribery and Extortion. thinktank.pk New York: The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has found a lucrative revenue stream in the United Nations' humanitarian aid efforts in Afghanistan. According to US watchdog agency, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the Taliban is profiting from the UN's operations by diverting aid, extorting humanitarian workers, and colluding with corrupt UN officials to …
(2025-10-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-03). Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 51 in Vietnam. geo.tv 
People commute on a flooded street after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 30, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-10-03). The Braggadocio of Evil: Trump at the UN. counterpunch.org 
World leaders meet every September for the UN General Assembly. There have been plenty of weird moments over the years: Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev banging his shoe on the table in 1960 to stop the leader of another country from criticizing him, Fidel Castro going on for more than four hours in a speech that
(2025-10-03). Weaving Iran's sustainable growth through handicrafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Iran's handicrafts sector, deeply rooted in millennia of cultural heritage, remains a vital yet often overlooked part of the country's economy.
(2025-10-03). Supporters of Abrego García, rights of immigrants, build Oct. 6 protest. themilitant.com WASHINGTON — Supporters of Kilmar Abrego García and of the rights of immigrants in the U.S. will rally in Greenbelt, Maryland, before a U.S. District Court hearing on his fight for asylum Oct. 6. Abrego García, his family and supporters demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement release him. | Abrego García has been jailed for 201 days — both in the U.S. and in the notorious CECOT ultra-high-security prison in El Salvador — since he was arrested by ICE after he picked up his son from his grandmother's house after work March 12. | "We are back in court for Kilmar's liberation," Gustavo Torre…
(2025-10-03). Sunday 10/5: No Kings, Only Bubbles. indybay.org At Hardly Strictly Bluegrass | JFK & 36th Entrance #3 | (Between Spreckels Lake & SFMYC Boathouse)…
(2025-10-03). 'Will they change course?': US Senate in deadlock over government shutdown. aljazeera.com The third day of the US government shutdown has yielded no breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans split on spending.
(2025-10-03). Mossad says German intelligence arrested Hamas-linked suspects planning attacks on Israelis, Jews. haaretz.com The security service said that the arrests were made possible by 'close cooperation between the Mossad and German intelligence.' Hamas denied links to any of the detainees, saying the allegations were 'baseless'…
(2025-10-03). With a little help from Trump, Netanyahu is leading Israel to catastrophe. haaretz.com The saga of Israel's failed attack on Hamas leaders in Doha has ended with an American promise to defend Qatar from Israel ‚ñ Washington's burgeoning friendship with Qatar and Turkey illustrates the changes afoot in the Middle East…
(2025-10-03). Saudi launches new licensing system for pilgrim accommodation. jagonews24.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced a new licensing system for pilgrim accommodations in Makkah and Medina for the 2026 Hajj season…
(2025-10-03). Tuesday 10/21: Immigrant Voices Film Series: Terrenos Fuera y Dentro & Sui Generis. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California)…
(2025-10-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-03). Imperialist powers tighten the noose around Iran with reimposition of sanctions. wsws.org This is the threat to Iran: capitulate to Washington's diktats, end the nuclear programme and the alliance with Russia and China or face another, far more destructive, military assault.
(2025-10-03). Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Claims Inhumane Conditions in Colorado Supermax Are Pushing Him To The Brink Of Insanity. latintimes.com Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the former Sinaloa cartel leader and once one of the world's most wanted criminals, claims that conditions at ADX Florence, the federal supermax prison in Colorado where he has been held since July 2019, are pushing him to the brink of insanity.
(2025-10-03). Police say one victim possibly shot by officer during Manchester attack. aljazeera.com Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy heckled by members of the public at vigil for victims of attack.
(2025-10-03). Street Artist Declares War On Supervisor Who Has Declared "War On Graffiti" indybay.org On Monday, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood put out a cringe video on his social media about cleaning up graffiti. A street artist responds.
(2025-10-03). First lawsuit filed challenging Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee. aljazeera.com The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
(2025-10-03). Gol Gohar move up top of 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Gol Gohar football team shared the spoils in a goalless draw with Persepolis and moved up top of 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
(2025-10-03). Moroccan youths to take to streets for 7th day of protests. newarab.com 
The organisers of "We reaffirm that these demonstrations will be entirely peaceful and reject any form of violence, rioting, or destruction of public and private property," the group, a youth collective known as GenZ 212, said on the Discord online messaging platform. | GenZ 212 also urged protesters to wear black "as a sign of mourning for the injured and the dead" after th…
(2025-10-03). South Africa's Complex New Marijuana Laws Produce, Hope, Fear and Confusion. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-10-03). Musician Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology. aljazeera.com The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were 'disgusting' and 'shameful' in a plea for leniency.
(2025-10-03). Trump's Deployment Of Troops In The Caribbean Has Shut Down Busy Drug-Trafficking Route, Insiders Say: 'Totally Controlled'. latintimes.com The Trump administration's deployment of troops and vessels in the Caribbean has effectively shut down a busy drug-trafficking corridor in the region, insiders said…
(2025-10-03). EXCLUSIVE: Islamabad sees snapback sanctions as obstacle to dialogue, Pakistani scholar says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The reactivation of the snapback mechanism at the United Nations Security Council has once again placed Iran's nuclear program at the center of global diplomatic tensions. Following the European trio's move to reinstate sanctions, Tehran has sharply criticized the decision, while countries across the region are weighing the implications for stability, trade, and security.
(2025-10-03). 'Diddy' sentenced to over 4 years in prison for prostitution conviction. scmp.com Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, with the judge rebuking the hip-hop mogul for subjecting two former girlfriends to years of abuse. | Combs, 55, was stoic as US District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the 50-month sentence at the end of a day-long hearing in Manhattan federal court.
(2025-10-03). Indigenous-Led Movement Against Austerity Is Gaining Momentum in Ecuador. truthout.org The video is shocking. The footage is low quality, shot from above and behind the scene: A group of people run from state security forces up an empty highway at full speed. Four people are carrying a limp body. But under the fire of gunshots, tear gas and police sirens, three of the people drop the body and flee. The other man, in a blue jacket, kneels beside the body, and holds onto him. |
(2025-10-03). Canada theatre cancels Indian film screenings after two violent attacks in a week. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A cinema in Oakville, Canada, has been forced to halt screenings of Indian films following two violent incidents within a week. Film.ca Cinemas faced an arson attack on September 25, followed by a shooting on October 2. Authorities suspect both attacks may be connected to the theatre's showings of South Asian films.Halton Regional Police reported that the first incident took place at around 5.20 am. on September 25. Surveillance footage captured two suspects pouring a flammable liquid at the cinema's entrance and igniting it. The flames caused moderate damage to the doors but were contained before…
(2025-10-03). Jane Austin Words and Music with Kristina Kulin. mediasanctuary.org Kristina Kulin originator of Lit Night Saratoga is in conversation with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about "Teatime at Pemberley: A Celebration of Jane Austen in Words and Music" a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, at the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival. They discuss work, history and relivence of Jane Austin's work in this presentation and an immersive exploration of Austen's life and works at Caffe Lena with community members read ing aloud favorite passages from Austen's novels with live Regency-era music, enjoy Saratoga Tea & Honey's "Sense and SensibiliTEA" in Caffe…
(2025-10-03). Only a Billionaire Could Look at Network TV News and Say: We Need More Bari Weiss. theintercept.com 
The Free Press's Bari Weiss hosts Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at a panel presented by Uber and X on Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Uber, X, and The Free Press | Only a billionaire could look at the sclerotic state of network television news and conclude that the problem is that coverage is not sufficiently to the right. | Yet that seems to be exactly the conclusion drawn by David Ellison, the billionaire whose company Skydance just bought CBS through a purchase of its parent, Paramount. Ellison's latest move was to acquire the conservative outlet The Free Press and make the…
(2025-10-03). How Germany uses Nazi-era laws to silence Palestine solidarity. newarab.com 
In Germany, a patronising legal system presumes it alone can cast moral judgment, police language, and punish non-violent political speech under the guise of protection. What is presented as safeguarding democracy has instead become its undoing: a machinery of repression that dictates which truths may be spoken, and which must be silenced. | Nowhere is this clearer than in the treatment of pro-Palestinian voices. Fines, felony charges, and arrests are not handed down for acts of violence, but for words rooted in the belief in Palestinian liberation. | Just two weeks ago, I sat in a German courtroom as my friend Y…
(2025-10-03). EU Climate Breakdown. counterpunch.org 
In the sharpest possible contrast to the US approach to climate change, in a very grown-up adult fashion, the EU has publicly stated: "EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy." (Environmental Damage is Putting European Way of Life at Risk, Says Report, The Guardian, Sept. 29, 2025)
(2025-10-03). National Day of Action for Medicaid (Melissa Anderson and Mia). mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, September 6, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Willie Terry attended the 'National Day of Action for Medicaid' speakout and rally on New Scotland Avenue, across from Albany Medical Center. The event was sponsored by the Capital Region Poor People's Campaign. In this labor segment, Willie had a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Anderson and her daughter Mia about the National Day of Action for Medicaid, establishing a personal connection that resonated with the audience.
(2025-10-03). The Search for the Golden Toad and Other Adventures in the Wild. whyy.org Many adventurers and researchers feel the call of the wild — a force tugging them to explore, climb distant mountains, venture into faraway forests, and discover or rediscover something: a creature, a place, some new clue. On this episode: Adventures in the Wild, featuring the mythical golden toad, raging elephants, and poisonous snakes.
(2025-10-03). Russia's Hybrid War Against NATO Ramping Up: Danish Intelligence. twz.com 
(2025-10-03). Local Climate Projects Persevere Despite Trump's Effort to Crush Movement. truthout.org Standing before the United Nations last week, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed long-held animosity for the body dating back decades to when his company was apparently rejected for a renovations gig. Trump swore he would have delivered mahogany walls and marble floors to the tower. And now look at the state of the place, he grumbled. "You walk on terrazzo. Do you notice that? |
(2025-10-03). SATIRE: The Cost Of This Wedding Is Making Me Matri-moan-y! theonion.com My dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of this man and this woman…and this empty wallet and this wiped-out checking account…in the bonds of holy moly, this wedding is expensive‚Äâ! Ding-dong, loyal readers! Wedding bells are ringing around the Dudek household. (Or maybe that's the cha-ching of the cash register.) …
(2025-10-03). The Latest FCC Censorship Push No One Is Talking About Targets Incarcerated People. theintercept.com 
(2025-10-03). Madison: Support Group Health Cooperative (GHC) Workers! October 13, 2025 Rally Press Conference. wibailoutpeople.org 
GHC workers have been fighting for their union since December, against an anti-union campaign led by Republican activist lawyers. But our coalition of GHC workers, patients, and community supporters has won a "Special Membership Meeting" on unionization where GHC members can vote to direct GHC to recognize its workers' union once and for all, with …
(2025-10-03). Protest at Hochul's Nuclear Summit in Syracuse. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, September 30, a People's Meeting was organized outside of Governor Hochul's nuclear summit in Syracuse by Onondaga Nation community members, the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation, the Alliance for a Green Economy, the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), Citizen Action, NY Renews, FWW, and Frack Action. They demanded real climate solutions—renewable energy like solar, wind, conservation, and storage—that compared to nuclear are faster, cheaper, safer, and actually move us toward New York's Climate Justice goals. Hil Coppola of the Onond…
(2025-10-03). Turkey inflation ticks up for first time in over a year. newarab.com 
The annual inflation rate rose from 32.95 percent in August. | On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent in September, mainly driven by steep food prices in "Headline, core…
(2025-10-03). Status Of Venezuela's Air Defense Capabilities. twz.com 
(2025-10-03). SATIRE: What To Know About 'Good Boy'. theonion.com Good Boy, a horror movie told from the point of view of its dog protagonist, comes to theaters this weekend. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the film. Q: What is Good Boy about? A: A loyal dog discovers supernatural forces lurking in his crotch that must be exorcised through intense licking. …
(2025-10-03). Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Stop Operations After Member Exodus. wattsupwiththat.com Bye bye, good riddance.
(2025-10-03). 'Cosmetics' book introduced, discussed at Manila book fair. themilitant.com MANILA, Philippines — "Women are objectified and commodified. It is a culture that capitalists profit from," said Virginia Suarez, a lawyer who specializes in women's and workers' rights. "When I read this book, I was enriched. Women have to break free." | Suarez was the first speaker on a panel at the Manila International Book Fair presentation of the new edition of
(2025-10-03). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-10-03). UK refuse workers on strike six months against pay cut. themilitant.com BIRMINGHAM, England — Hundreds of striking refuse workers, members of Unite the Union, and other trade unionists marched through the city center and rallied here Sept. 20. The demonstration marked the six-month anniversary of the start of their strike against the Labour Party-run Birmingham City Council's drive to cut pay and axe jobs. | Council bosses are imposing pay cuts of 8,000 pounds ($10,730) a year, by removing team leaders' responsibilities from refuse drivers. Refuse loaders, who had extra safety responsibilities, will also face pay cuts. | At the heart of the battle is the strikers' determination…
(2025-10-03). En Cuba conmemoran aniversario 60 del primer Comité Central del PCC. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, y el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, encabezaron este viernes la conmemoración por el aniversario 60 de la constitución del primer Comité Central del PCC y de que la organización adoptara su actual nombre. | En el acto, que tuvo lugar en la Sala Universal de las FAR, en La Habana, también se recordaron los 60 años de la lectura de la carta de despedida del Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967) y la creación del periódico Granma. | El 3 de octubre de…
(2025-10-03). Quebec government shifts further right amid collapsing support. wsws.org Declaring his intention to administer "shock therapy," Legault announced his government will "cut deeply into bureaucracy." This is a euphemism for slashing and privatizing what remains of essential public services.
(2025-10-03). After defeating union-backed deal, Long Beach, California teachers must take the struggle into their own hands! wsws.org Teachers in Long Beach rejected by a 61-39% margin a union-backed proposal with a zero raise.
(2025-10-03). HUD blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown. indybay.org HUD website blames the so-called "radical left" for government shutdown…
(2025-10-03). Pro-Palestine student protester hit with charges, free speech tested. peoplesworld.org 
LANSING, Mich.—The repression of political protest on college campuses has only intensified under the Trump administration. Just this week, Michigan State University (MSU) filed disciplinary charges against Eli Folts, a prominent member of the university's pro-Palestine and anti-war Hurriya coalition (which means freedom in Arabic). The alleged charges stem from a public confrontation between MSU's …
(2025-10-03). India set to receive first Afghan Taliban minister. geo.tv 
Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi speaks to media in this undated image. — Reuters/FileDiscussions would centre around bilateral ties, trade: ministry.Indian FM spox says already speaking to Afghan administration.Analyst says India visit highly significant for…
(2025-10-03). Luxembourg's Guillaume sworn in as grand duke after his father abdicates. scmp.com Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. | Flanked by his wife, the new Grand Duchess Stéphanie, Grand Duke Guillaume, 43, swore the oath in Luxembourg's parliament and took the throne.
(2025-10-03). FBI cuts ties with civil rights watchdog SPLC after conservative pressure. aljazeera.com Conservatives like billionaire Elon Musk had criticised the group for its criticism of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
(2025-10-03). Suspected Hamas members face German court over attack plot. newarab.com 
A judge in Germany ordered into pretrial detention three men Prosecutors said they suspect the three men of being foreign operatives for Hamas and of being involved in procuring firearms and ammunition to be used for attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions. | The men were arrested on Wednesday at a time of heightened security around Jewish buildings, a w…
(2025-10-03). Syrian defence officials meet Russian delegation in Damascus. newarab.com 
(2025-10-03). Vision of this generation is not division but coexistence: Anusheh. jagonews24.com For ours is not a nation bound by one version of Islam, nor a single culture, but by the many—woven together into a shared home. The task before us is not to erase these differences, nor to weaponise them, but to learn how to live with them, side by side. That is the vision of this generation: not division, but coexistence; not shadows, but light.
(2025-10-03). Sri Lanka's World Cup Wonder: Outdoing India with Grit and Grace. thinktank.pk 
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, has contining with a mix of fierce competition and festival-like spirit. India, as the primary host, has brought its huge resources and world-class venues into play. The opening match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati …
(2025-10-03). This bereaved mother has fought for decades to free Israeli hostages. This time, the. haaretz.com For over two decades, Orna Shimoni has been fighting to bring hostages home. In the late 1990s, after Shimoni's son and brother while killed in southern Lebanon, she became one of the founders of the Four Mothers movement, one of Israel's most successful anti-war movements…
(2025-10-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-10-03). Breaking the Silence of Alabama's Prisons. counterpunch.org 
The following is the foreword to Matthew Vernon Whalen's new book, Bullock: Chronicles of Deprivation and Despair in an American Prison. There's a certain kind of silence in Alabama's prisons. It isn't peace. It's resignation. It's the dull, endless quiet of men waiting for someone to care. For decades, no one has—not in the ways
(2025-10-03). RFK, Jr. Threatens a Century of Medical Progress. counterpunch.org 
Arguably the most important medical innovation of the 20th century is under attack, in part because it's been so effective. We live in an era when diseases such as polio are incredibly rare — because of childhood vaccines. Now, thanks to the antivaxxer-in-chief at the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,
(2025-10-03). ICEA LION, KCB Bank and My Tree Initiative partner for school greening drive. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's forest cover continues to diminish significantly driven by population growth, rising demand for fuel, and agricultural expansion. The consequences are dire, from climate change impacts such as global warming and biodiversity loss to disrupted water cycles and food insecurity. A report by Global Forest Watch, suggests that Uganda …
(2025-10-03). Charm of China shines at Japanese tourism expo. ecns.cn China showcased the unique charm and vibrant vitality of its culture and tourism attractions at the Tourism EXPO Japan held in Aichi Prefecture.
(2025-10-03). pick for Shin Bet Head cleared by High Court despite petitions. haaretz.com The appointment, expected to take effect on Sunday, marks the culmination of a months-long effort to place a pro-Netanyahu official at the helm of the domestic spy agency. David Zini, a decorated IDF combat officer, did not serve in the Shin Bet…
(2025-10-03). Nine Ways Hope is Being Systematically Depleted and How to Reclaim It. counterpunch.org 
"They sowed fear in us, we grew wings," goes the song in Spanish by Vivir Quintana, about women in Mexico resisting femicide. Amid the protests, a global collective hope crisis is also simmering, with many people hurting, criminalized, repressed, and doubting that justice and dignity are possible. The old fable of a stable job, home,
(2025-10-03). Bodyguard Of Sinaloa Governor's Son Reportedly Abducted In State Marked By Cartel Turf War. latintimes.com The bodyguard of the son of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya was reportedly abducted in the state, which has been marked by a bloody turf war between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
(2025-10-03). 84th anniversary of Babyn Yar marked in Ukraine and Israel. themilitant.com "One of the Holocaust's worst single atrocities — the murder of 33,771 Jews over two days in September 1941, the start of the 'Holocaust by Bullets,'" said a press release issued by the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center at simultaneous commemorations in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Jerusalem in Israel Sept. 29. | The names of more than 1,000 newly identified victims of the massacre were read at the two ceremonies. They ranged from a 9-month-old baby to a 102-year-old woman, underscoring the indiscriminate and complete nature of the bloodbath. The 84th anniversary commemorations were at the Babyn Yar site in Kyiv an…
(2025-10-03). House Speaker Johnson Tells 'Friend' Jeffries to Ignore Trump's Sombrero Memes: 'These Are Games'. latintimes.com House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) urged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to disregard AI-generated videos posted by President Donald Trump that depict him wearing a sombrero and mustache…
(2025-10-03). Church of England names first female Archbishop of Canterbury. scmp.com Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was announced on Friday as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England. | Mullally, 63, a former chief nursing officer for England, will face serious challenges including divisions over the treatment of women and LGBTQ people. She will also have to confront concerns that church leaders have not done enough to stamp out the sexual abuse scandals that have dogged the church for more than a…
(2025-10-03). 263 dengue cases reported in 24 hours. jagonews24.com A total of 263 new dengue cases were reported across the country in the last 24 hours till Friday morning, October 3, bringing the total number of cases this year to 48,491…
(2025-10-03). United States: Kirk assassination fuels crackdown on dissent. greenleft.org.au United States: Kirk assassination fuels crackdown on dissent | Susan Price |
(2025-10-03). French opposition leader urges Macron to expel Israeli envoy. tehrantimes.com Mathilde Panot, deputy leader of the France Unbowed party, has urged the French president to expel Israel's ambassador to Paris, Joshua Zarka, following Israel's seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla, Al Jazeera reported.
(2025-10-03). War in Hamburg. unitedworldint.com Armed Forces held an exercise in the middle of the city center. With the Red Storm Bravo exercise, the German armed forces, Bundeswehr, are conducting a war exercise for the first time not only in the port, but also on a large scale in several districts of the northern German metropolis of Hamburg. The maneuver …
(2025-10-03). Court Records Show DHS Secretly Used Crime Unit to Detain Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters. latintimes.com HSI created a "tiger team" to compile more than 100 reports on protesters relying heavily on profiles from an anonymous website that lists individuals accused of anti-Israel activity…
(2025-10-03). To Permanently Unleash our Federal Lands, Congress Must Reform the Antiquities Act. wattsupwiththat.com If the U.S. is to meet the challenges of the future, powering AI, electrification, data centers, and beyond, we cannot allow unchecked executive authority to lock away the resources needed to get there. Permanently unleashing America's federal lands will require Congress to reform the Antiquities Act.
(2025-10-03). Trump's MAGA Lie Zionists Have Taken Over US Power Structures (But Lost The American People). thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (10/3/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the