(2026-10-06). Zohran Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" : A capitulation to Zionism and the capitalist oligarchy. wsws.org Mamdani's "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" embraces the narrative used to slander opponents of the Gaza genocide as antisemites.
(2026-10-06). Twelve years since disappearance of Ayotzinapa students: the cover-up continues. wsws.org A "new report" presented by the Sheinbaum administration on September 28 does little to advance the prosecution of those responsible and continues the cover-up of the military's role.
(2026-10-06). French students speak out against war, repression of high school protests. wsws.org A growing radicalization is developing among young people, disillusioned with the bureaucracies and organizations that have long channeled social struggles, and who are increasingly seeking a revolutionary path.
(2026-10-06). SEP (Australia) holds eighth national Congress. wsws.org The congress adopted five resolutions that outline a socialist and internationalist perspective on the key issues facing the working class.
(2026-10-06). Five miners killed in Soma, site of Türkiye's 2014 mining disaster. wsws.org Five miners were killed and two others were rescued injured on 1 October when a roof collapsed in an underground coal mine in Soma, western Türkiye.
(2026-10-06). Striking Bradford White workers seek to break the isolation imposed by the UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org The 1,200 workers continue to resist company demands for concessions while pressing for substantial improvements.
middleeastmonitor.com (2026-10-05). Netanyahu threatens more assassinations in Gaza as president warns of internal divisions in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday threatened further assassinations in the Gaza Strip, while President Isaac Herzog warned of deepening internal divisions ahead of the country's upcoming election, Anadolu reports.
middleeasteye.net (2026-10-05). How the Foreign Office veiled Israel's crimes in Gaza to keep British arms flowing
How is it that institutions, governments and ordinary people can know about atrocities, mass killing and human rights abuses, but simultaneously manage to put them out of their minds?
english.palinfo.com (2026-10-04). Renewed settler attacks reported in W. Bank and Jlem
Extremist Jewish settlers, backed by soldiers, launched a wave of attacks across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem on Sunday, targeting Palestinian residents, homes, cars, and farmland.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-03). Reality is shaped by Iran; Trump can win only in his imagination: Top security official
Iran's top security official says US President Donald Trump's claims of victory against Iran have moved beyond "fantasies," noting that the reality on the ground is being shaped by Iran's people, soldiers and missiles.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-10-03). 94 Raids in 24 Hours: Saudi Warplanes Pound Yemens Civilian Sites
Saudi warplanes launched 94 raids on Yemen in 24 hours, striking civilian sites across six governorates, military spokesperson Saree said.
(2026-10-06). Veteran Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage's Children of the Sun and Flowers of the Sky now screening on Australian television. wsws.org Vithanage's films are distinguished by their sensitivity to the social and class relations in Sri Lanka, past and present.
(2026-10-06). Spanish snap elections pose threat of far-right dictatorship. wsws.org Yesterday, faced with mass protests nationwide to demand the right to housing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and general elections for November 29.
(2026-10-06). "They just throw us away" : Tyson workers speak out after Joslin, Illinois plant closure. wsws.org The plant was abruptly shut in August, leaving families who spent decades working at the slaughterhouse seeking food and clothing assistance.
(2026-10-06). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The number of "CIA Democrat" candidates for seats in the House of Representatives has doubled this year, compared to the past four elections.
(2026-10-06). Insurgent candidate for UAW president holds campaign meeting on eve of vote count. wsws.org With ballots about to be counted, Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president, outlined his program to mobilize autoworkers against job cuts, war and dictatorship.
(2026-10-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Employees of Argentina's university system are calling for a 33.4 percent wage increase while lab technicians at blood testing company Dynacare are the latest target of anti-strike legislation by Canada's ruling class.
(2026-10-06). Vasily Grossman's reporting on the Nazi-Soviet war. wsws.org Although best-known for his major novels, Vasily Grossman's powerful social realism was rooted in his active involvement in the Red Army's struggle against Nazism. His war-time writings are now presented in the most complete English edition to date.
(2026-10-06). Who is responsible for the rise of Flávio Bolsonaro and the far right in Brazil? wsws.org Flávio Bolsonaro's first-place finish against Lula is a devastating verdict on the Workers Party and the pseudo-left, whose "Broad Front" with the bankers and the right has strengthened the fascist forces it claimed to fight.
(2026-10-06). California gubernatorial debate exposes 2 factions of the same ruling class. wsws.org Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton offer competing strategies for imposing the costs of California's social crisis on the working class.
(2026-10-06). Christa Pike remains intubated and unconscious as Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution. wsws.org Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital five days after the state of Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection on September 30. She remains hospitalized under guard as doctors try to clear the massive dose of pentobarbital from her system.
(2026-10-06). VW management, IG Metall union and works council escalate attacks on auto workers. wsws.org The VW management board has terminated 10 of 13 collective agreements at VW. The company's current all-out assault will go even further than the 2024 contract unless workforces take on the IG Metall and works council apparatus.
(2026-10-06). Flock surveillance camera use explodes across the United States. wsws.org Flock reports more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states, recording approximately 20 billion license plate scans per month. That amounts to an average of roughly 667 million scans per day, or 7,700 per second, feeding a vast searchable database of vehicle movements to police and federal agents.
(2026-10-06). Canadian pilot speaks out on deregulation and speed-up following the death of Montreal airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "Rank-and-file committees are probably the best way to outflank the unions, to be completely independent of all the vested interests," John said. "The fight against the current—we're not going to speed up, that's it. It's bad enough as it is. Pushing back—the shop floor is the place to do it."
(2026-10-05). Houthis Lose Ground Along Strategic Bab Al Mandeb Strait In Saudi-Backed Counteroffensive. twz.com 
The Saudi-backed Yemeni forces battling the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
(2026-10-05). With complicity of media and Democrats, Trump prepares major escalation of Iran war. wsws.org Having failed to achieve its objectives through a massive bombardment and then a blockade of the country, the White House is preparing a new and desperate gambit.
(2026-10-05). US withdraws B-1 bombers from Britain after security scare near Iran operations base. geo.tv
(2026-10-05). Iran warns enemies of stronger response as diplomatic efforts to end war falter. geo.tv An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran. — AFP/FileTehran says war cannot end war, calls for negotiations.Urges ceasefire, unfreezing of its assets, lifting of sanctions.Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad resigns for personal…
(2026-10-05). 'Of course it's racist': Feinstein shows Green Party how to handle Zionism motion backlash. thecanary.co 
Andrew Feinstein has given the Green Party an example of how to handle the media and political establishment's inevitable backlash against the party's 'Zionism is racism' motion. The motion passed convincingly yesterday despite Israel lobby wrecking tactics, along with an overwhelming vote for the party to boycott Israel. Green Party motion gets activist's backing Feinstein, […] | By
(2026-10-05). Sanctioned German journalist debuts docu on country's role in Indonesian genocide. thecanary.co 
German journalist Hàºseyin Dogru remains under EU sanctions — widely referred to as 'civil death' — for nearly 18 months despite being an EU citizen. His 'crime' was to cover pro-Palestine protests in Germany, such is the collective mania of the EU that it claims that exposing the genocide in Gaza helps Russia. Unbowed, he […] | By
(2026-10-05). Pedro Sánchez at UNGA: The Gratitude Must be Political, not Sentimental. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez stood at the tribune of the 81st General Assembly and reaffirmed Spain's 'unequivocal' condemnation of 'the genocide that Netanyahu continues to perpetrate in Gaza'.
(2026-10-05). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Inspects Housing and Hospital Recovery in La Guaira. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Saturday, October 3, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited La Guaira to inspect housing, health, and transport projects as reconstruction continues following the catastrophic June 24 earthquakes. Her agenda began at Maiquetía airport, continued with a new housing complex and the return of earthquake survivors to repaired homes, and concluded with the reopening …
(2026-10-05). Zach Bryan smashes Sheeran's stadium record after defying Kraft on Palestine. thecanary.co 
Country musician Zach Bryan defied ultra-Zionist billionaire Robert Kraft for his concert last Friday. Singer Ed Sheeran had shamed himself by caving to Kraft and sacking rapper Macklemore for showing solidarity with Palestine. Kraft had said he wouldn't allow Sheeran to play at his Gillette stadium if Macklemore stayed — but even after Sheeran's spinelessness, […] | By
(2026-10-05). Australia's productivity problem may be impossible to measure. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's productivity debate overlooks a fundamental flaw: across much of the economy, productivity simply cannot be reliably measured.
(2026-10-05). The Ukraine war: Propaganda and the death of truth. independentaustralia.net 
As propaganda clouds the Ukraine war, inconvenient truths are being buried and voices opposing the conflict silenced.
(2026-10-05). AUKUS Inquiry exposes the great submarine deception. independentaustralia.net 
AUKUS critics warn the $500 billion submarine deal is sacrificing Australian sovereignty and social priorities to deeper integration with the U.S. war machine.
(2026-10-05). Aberfan: Wales' enduring coal heritage 60 years on. thecanary.co 
21 October 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of when a colliery spoil tip in Aberfan, South Wales, collapsed after heavy rain. It slipped down the side of a hill, and engulfed Pantglas Junior School and surrounding homes. The disaster claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults. 60 years later, the shadow of Aberfan […] | By
(2026-10-05). Turning an Overseas Property into Rental Income. thecanary.co 
If you are an international investor looking to expand your long-term property profits, Ghana offers a stable political and financial environment that can be a strong prospect for your investment. Planning the investment from abroad, though, can be challenging, especially if you do not know who can support you. Among the critical aspects to consider […] | By
(2026-10-05). Special Intensive Revision: A Fraud on Indian Democracy. ummid.com The new addition to 'Form Six' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised objections that the form is not amended through the proper rules laid down before, and it is changed through an explicit order from the Election Commission.
(2026-10-05). In Depth: Britain's Brexit Reckoning. ummid.com Britain's Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership.
(2026-10-05). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2027 through its official website rahmanimission.info from today i.e. September 30, 2026.
(2026-10-05). Life After a Stent: What the First Weeks After Angioplasty Really Look Like. ummid.com In Dubai, Aster Hospitals, whose locations include Mankhool, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and Aster Cedars Hospital in Jebel Ali, pairs angioplasty and stent placement with a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing future risk.
(2026-10-05). "Height of Hatred" : Congress on Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid. ummid.com The Congress Party has termed 'height of hatred' the decision of the Ujjain local authorities in the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh to demolish over 600-year-old Shahi Masjid.
(2026-10-05). How JioFinance Makes Checking Loan Eligibility for a Personal Loan Simple. ummid.com The article below explains how the process of checking eligibility before applying for personal loan works on the JioFinance app and what to review before you commit…
(2026-10-05). Who Owns Mandate: Question as MPs, MLAs Switching Sides Becomes a Norm. ummid.com The 111 cases should not be viewed merely as a list of politicians who switched from one party to another. They point towards a larger question: who ultimately owns an electoral mandate – the individual representative, the political party, or the voters?
(2026-10-05). Protests against demolition of Ujjain's Shahi Masjid intensify. ummid.com A huge crowd of Muslims Saturday September 26, 2026 came on the streets to protest against the demolition of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
(2026-10-05). Man asks Rahul Gandhi What is Quantum AI? Watch his response. ummid.com In an unusual incident Saturday September 26, 2026, Rahul Gandhi was driving out of his official residence in New Delhi when a man suddenly approached him and asked what is Quantum AI?
(2026-10-05). Maharashtra BUMS, BAMS, BHMS 2026 1st Selection List – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Sunday September 27, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS.
(2026-10-05). Poll Panel to launch Special Drive for enrolment of deleted voters. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) said it has decided to launch a 'Special Drive' for enrolment of deleted voters in 20 states/UTs including Bihar and West Bengal where Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed.
(2026-10-05). Eviction threat looms over Muslim majority Kolkata colony facing water crisis. ummid.com Nearly 5,000 residents of Cossipore, Kolkata – majorit of them Muslims, have been starving since July 29th, while the eviction case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.
(2026-10-05). When NASA Perseverance Rover Reached Inner Mars Edge. ummid.com When NASA's Perseverance rover reached 'Jezero Crater' – the inner edge of Mars in September 2023, the mission scientists were surprised by what they found.
(2026-10-05). Trump-Xi Truce Tests India's Strategy. ummid.com The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and energy without resolving the strategic contest reshaping India's choices and America's Indo-Pacific partnership increasingly unevenly today.
(2026-10-05). Chori: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across India. ummid.com Reports of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are coming in from all across India including the national capital New Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
(2026-10-05). Watch: Nth Time Netanyahu Speaks to Empty Benches at UNGA. ummid.com In an embarrassment occurring nth time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ICC arrest warrant for war crimes, addressed to empty benches at the UN General Assembly Thursday September 24, 2026.
(2026-10-05). UP NEET UG Round 2 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' today i.e. Friday September 25, 2026 Second Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Round 2 Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-10-05). Resign and Become Approver: Rahul Gandhi Advises CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing a Press Conference Thursday September 24, 2026 advised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign and become an approver.
(2026-10-05). IIT Bombay postpones Sept 26, 27 exams. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has postponed Mid-Semester Examinations scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2026.
(2026-10-05). Acer unpacks industry's first convertible Googlebook. ummid.com Tech giant Acer has introduced Googlebook 14 – the computer industry's first convertible Googlebook.
(2026-10-05). Jamia Millia alumnus Osama Noor wins Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com Osama Noor, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, Faculty of Law (Batch of 2023), has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the UK Government.
(2026-10-05). Row after report claims decisions taken without Poll Panel's knowledge. ummid.com A huge row has erupted after The Indian Express in its report claimed that a number of decisions in the last ten months were taken without the knowledge of the Election Commission, sometimes unconstitutionally.
(2026-10-05). Travel Notes, St Petersburg: installment six. gilbertdoctorow.com Museum art exhibitions…
(2026-10-05). Too young to run, old enough to protest: West Africa's unfinished democratic bargain. globalvoices.org 
(2026-10-05). Europe eyeing Central Asia for migrant "return hubs" infobrics.org The EU is considering return hubs in third countries. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have emerged as possible locations, despite official denials. The proposal could extend Brussels' influence into Central Asia, and create new security and geopolitical concerns for Moscow.
(2026-10-05). Brazil's president will be decided in runoff election. infobrics.org Brazilians will vote based on the country's domestic issues, not on each candidate's international alignment.
(2026-10-05). Debt, drones and missed accession date squeeze Ukraine's options. infobrics.org Zelensky says budget hole is stalling critical weapons production.
(2026-10-05). New Development Bank and BRICS Launch BRICS-NDB Knowledge Portal under India's Chairship. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) launched the BRICS-NDB Knowledge Portal (BNKP), a digital platform designed to consolidate and share the knowledge and good practices from across BRICS Working Groups and NDB's operations…
(2026-10-05). Everything You Should Know About the World's First Cross-Border Cable Car. infobrics.org From ferries and ice roads to a year-round aerial crossing, this 970-meter cable car over the Amur River reshapes China—Russia travel with visa-dependent access, scenic cabins and new tourism on both banks…
(2026-10-05). Beyond Expansion: Can BRICS Convert Economic Weight into Collective Power. infobrics.org BRICS is moving into a more meaningful phase in its evolution. Its larger membership, considerable resources, population, and markets position it as a voice for the global south…
(2026-10-05). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-10-05). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-10-05). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-10-05). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-10-05). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-10-05). Pentagon Raises Combat Pay for the First Time Since 2002 as Iran War Continues. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon has raised combat pay for US troops for the first time since 2002, Task & Purpose has reported, as the Iran war continues and another round of escalation between the US and Iran appears to be coming. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the pay increase last week. "Our troops in harm's way deserve …
(2026-10-05). Honduras: Pressure Mounts Against Asfura Government. orinocotribune.com For the fourth week in a row, citizens in Tegucigalpa are protesting against Nasry Asfura's government, condemning the cost of living and his economic and social policies. Mobilizations against Honduran President Nasry Asfura's government continue weekly in the Honduran capital. The protests are fueled by economic, social, and political grievances. For some, deteriorating economic conditions …
(2026-10-05). Defending Rights Dissent Announces New Executive Director Shannon Al-Wakeel. rightsanddissent.org Civil liberties advocacy group Defending Rights & Dissent today announced the appointment of veteran human rights attorney and former board co-president Shannon Al-Wakeel as its new Executive Director. | Al-Wakeel brings more than a decade of experience defending civil liberties and human rights, with particular expertise at the intersection of national security policy, free expression, and the protection of Muslim communities' constitutional rights. Board co-president Sascha Meinrath welcomed Al-Wakeel to the new position: It is my great pleasure to announce Shannon Al-Wakeel as Defending Rights & Dissent's new E…
(2026-10-05). First Release Of USAF's New HACM Hypersonic Cruise Missile Has Happened Over Australian Range. twz.com 
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(2026-10-05). Spain Picks Airbus A321 For New Electronic Intelligence Aircraft. twz.com 
(2026-10-05). The P-3 Orion Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Has Flown Its Last Mission. twz.com 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection was the only operator of P-3 AEW aircraft with their radar domes on top, using them to hunt drug smugglers.
(2026-10-05). Reform of elderly care: German government exacerbates the crisis. wsws.org It is futile to leave the struggle against these draconian cuts in healthcare to the leaderships of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) or the unions Verdi and IG Metall.
(2026-10-05). Workers speak in support of Bogdan Syrotiuk at the 90th anniversary of Battle of Cable Street. wsws.org A rally and march was held in East London on Sunday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.
(2026-10-05). Join the IYSSE in the fight for a socialist future against war, dictatorship and social devastation! wsws.org Students in Türkiye and around the world are returning to school amid an intensifying wave of war, dictatorship and social devastation. At the same time, social anger and struggles are growing in the working class and among young people.
(2026-10-05). UK National Education Union closes down strike ballot, allowing Labour government to impose below inflation deal. wsws.org The trade union bureaucracy promotes the dangerous illusion that the replacement of Starmer with Burnham represented a step change to the left and provides "hope", that the Labour Party will listen, and that Burnham is "on our side".
(2026-10-05). After Moscow's nuclear warnings: Merz intensifies Germany's war offensive in Kiev. wsws.org Only days after Russia again threatened NATO with the use of nuclear weapons and President Vladimir Putin warned of a "fatal point of no return," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kiev on Sunday to further expand Germany's involvement in the Ukraine war.
(2026-10-05). Spanish government falls amid mass nationwide protests over housing costs. wsws.org More than 50 cities took part in the mobilizations, which were dominated by the call: "Towards a general strike."
(2026-10-05). How my brother came back to life after being declared dead. electronicintifada.net Muhammad survived an Israeli airstrike in November 2023, with serious injuries, but is now too traumatized to go outside.
(2026-10-05). Livestream: Symbolism is not enough. electronicintifada.net Craig Mokhiber on Netanyahu at the UN. Jon Elmer on US aircraft losses. Trump's post-midterm war threats.
(2026-10-05). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-05). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-05). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-05). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-05). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-05). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-05). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-05). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-05). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-05). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-05). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-05). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-05). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-05). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-05). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-05). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-05). Australia probes flydubai co-pilot's links to country, say police. geo.tv Travelers board a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport after a separate flyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. — Reuters FZ1073…
(2026-10-05). This NATO nation wants Ukraine's battle-hardened drone secrets against Russia in return for massive aid. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv as Russian drone attacks intensified, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to deepen Ukraine-Germany defence and energy cooperation. Germany announced more than ‚Ǩ1.3 billion in fresh support: ‚Ǩ1 billion in military aid, including long-range weapons, combat drones, satellite technology and funding for interceptor drones; plus around ‚Ǩ350 million for generators, substations and repairs to Ukraine's war-damaged energy system. The two countries are expanding joint production of drones designed to counter Russia's j…
(2026-10-05). Fairford's unanswered questions: Was Iran really behind UK operation? Araghchi's top man breaks silence. hindustantimes.com The UK says it has "strong indications" that Iran played a part in a security incident near RAF Fairford, an air base used by US forces in England. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the inquiry remains a complex and serious police investigation, and gave no details on the evidence behind the assessment. Five British men were arrested near the base after reports of suspicious vehicles; they were later released on bail and remain under investigation. Police said no explosive devices were found, though petrol was recovered. Iran has firmly rejected the allegation, calling it a baseless "false-flag" claim and question…
(2026-10-05). Russia issues second scary Kyiv warning in just 24 hours: 'Leave now' or face the consequences. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a renewed warning urging foreign nationals, diplomats and Kyiv residents to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying its forces will continue "systematic" and "massive retaliatory strikes" against what Moscow describes as military targets. The Russian Foreign Ministry said those who ignore the warning would bear responsibility for any adverse consequences. Moscow claims the strikes are a response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians and infrastructure. The statement follows intensified drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, including damage to key bridges across the Dnipro River that disrupt…
(2026-10-05). Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Men accused of Islamic State links await questioning at Al-Karkh prison in Iraq following their transfer from northeast Syria, February 12, 2026. | © 2026 Hadi Mizban/AP Photo…
(2026-10-05). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-05). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-05). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-10-05). Wednesday 10/21: Their Elections: What to Expect and How to Respond. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2026-10-05). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! Nationwide Protest Day – Demand Justice for Jane Doe & All Survivors. indybay.org Join an action near you: action.womensmarch.com/local…
(2026-10-05). Saturday 10/10: Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival. indybay.org Newark Library, Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560…
(2026-10-05). Tuesday 10/27: One City One Book: Cities as Ancestors. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-05). Thursday 10/22: Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-05). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(2026-10-05). Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer. indybay.org PHOENIX, September 29, 2026 — A federal appeals court today denied a petition from conservation groups and Tribal advocates seeking reconsideration of a March decision that cleared the way for the transfer of Arizona's Oak Flat to the Resolution Copper mining company.
(2026-10-05). Thursday 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-05). Saturday 10/10: No More Techno Fascists Buying Elections in San Francisco Speak-out. indybay.org 2026 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-05). Friday 10/9: San Francisco Book Launch. indybay.org Adobe Books (3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA)…
(2026-10-05). Tuesday 10/6: Care Vs. Criminalization- Rethinking Street Response to Homelessness. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares – 3036 24th Street…
(2026-10-05). Sunday 10/4: Campaign Kickoff & Rally Yes on 4, California Fair Elections Act. indybay.org San Francisco Campaign Kickoff & Rally for Prop 4 | Harvey Milk Center for the Arts | 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117…
(2026-10-05). Saturday 10/3: Panel Beifang, Chinese Imperialism, Labor & Nambia: An International Panel. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83005215942?pwd=Enka79……
(2026-10-05). Saturday 10/17: No Kings Vote Early March. indybay.org 18th and Dolores Streets…
(2026-10-05). Saturday 10/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "48 | Resisting the Big Settlement" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgbQ……
(2026-10-05). Thursday 10/22: Webinar: A Conversation with Omar Barghouti. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZN2……
(2026-10-05). Statement Of The Unlawfully Dismissed Namibian MUN Union Leaders Of Rossing Uranium Mine. indybay.org Nine fired Namibian Rossing uranium miners will be having a court hearing more than 6 years after they were illegally fired by the Chinese owned mine. They are demanding justice and support for their campaign to get their jobs back and their fight for justice for all Namibian workers.
(2026-10-05). Friday 10/2: Report On The Rigging Of An Election At KPFA, KPFK and the Pacifica Network. indybay.org You can register for this event at here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z9q3F3w……
(2026-10-05). People vs Palantir in Palo Alto. indybay.org Demonstration outside of Palantir's former headquarters and still busy office.
(2026-10-05). Valadao Dairy Linked to Criminal Animal Cruelty. indybay.org Congressman Valadao's dairy sends newborn calves to calf ranch exposed dragging, shooting sick calves…
(2026-10-05). Tuesday 10/27: Becoming Leaderful: A Panel Discussion on Building the Communities We Want. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th St Suite 290, Oakland…
(2026-10-05). Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly Delayed Until 2030. indybay.org Iconic Pollinator Remains at Risk of Migratory Collapse…
(2026-10-05). Nurses March to Demand that Palantir Stop Targeting their Patients. indybay.org Over 1000 march behind banner: "Palantir Tracks — Ice Attacks" in Global Week of Action…
(2026-10-05). Hormuz: As Global Gas Crisis Unfolds, Qatar extends Force Majeure. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The depth of despair in Doha, the gleaming capital of Qatar, over the prospect of an early end to hostilities in the Gulf can be measured by the announcement by state-owned QatarEnergy that it will not be able to fulfill its contracts with a number of customers until at least early December. According to
(2026-10-05). Did he Know? Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 Reckoning on Social Media. juancole.com ( Media reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by the United Arab Emirates before the attacks have put his alleged responsibility back in the spotlight. | "Did he know?" is the question on everyone's lips. | Listening to the accusatory choir, one might think that Israeli society finall…
(2026-10-05). Lula launches new electoral battle after Brazil's first round. radiohc.cu President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil is entering a new electoral phase following the first round of the presidential election and called for a comparison of the two candidates' visions for the country. | During a rally Sunday night in Sà£o Paulo, after monitoring the vote count, the Workers' Party candidate thanked the millions of Brazilians who went to the polls and described the day as a demonstration of democracy and popular sovereignty. | "We have just witnessed a lesson in democracy in Brazil, through the vote of the Brazilian people," declared Lula, who acknowledged that he had hoped t…
(2026-10-05). The "Shield of the Americas" : Washington's weapon in Latin America. radiohc.cu Washington's hand is behind the elections in Brazil, the institutional coup in Bolivia, and the Argentine Supreme Court rulings regarding foreign land ownership and the imprisonment of Cristina Fernández, the newspaper *Página12* warns. | In a lead Sunday column, political commentator Raúl Kollmann notes that the United States revoked the visa of Bolivia's Attorney General, Roger Mariaca; within 48 hours, the liberal government sent police to arrest him without a court order. | Officials from the U.S., Argentine, and Peruvian embassies—all aligned with Donald Trump and part of the so-called "Shield of the A…
(2026-10-05). Hundreds of thousands protest across Spain for housing, as calls for general strike grow. wsws.org More than 50 cities took part in the mobilizations, which were dominated by the call: "Towards a general strike."
(2026-10-05). Encore Boston Harbor strike enters fifth week. wsws.org More than 1,300 housekeepers, cooks, bartenders, slot attendants, drivers and warehouse workers have been on strike at Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts since September 4.
(2026-10-05). Michigan nurse prosecuted for freeing immigration police detainee: Drop the charges against Chloe Freeman! wsws.org The Trump administration has brought charges against a Michigan nurse for the "crime" of refusing to hand over a wounded immigrant worker to the deportation Gestapo.
(2026-10-05). New poll shows DSA member Nithya Raman surging ahead of Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race. wsws.org A recent poll shows the DSA's Nithya Raman with a substantial lead over incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, revealing growing hostility to the Democratic Party establishment and a deepening generational divide that the DSA strives to contain within the capitalist two-party system.
(2026-10-05). "We don't know the power we have" : US trucker discusses October 1 work stoppage, the Iran war and the fight for international unity. wsws.org Independent actions recently in both the US and Mexico show that truckers in North America are demonstrating their enormous social and economic power.
(2026-10-05). US Supreme Court allows resumption of immigrant deportations to third countries. wsws.org The day before the ruling, two dozen UN human rights experts warned that the mass deportation of migrants from the US to third countries would set off a "cascade of human rights violations" that could have "deadly" consequences.
(2026-10-05). Boeing engineers, technical workers approve contract after rejecting first offer. wsws.org Rather than mobilize the membership to carry out the strike authorization once the contracts expired October 6, SPEEA made clear that its aim was to avoid a strike.
(2026-10-05). Japanese defense minister again floats acquiring nuclear weapons. wsws.org Tokyo is rapidly accelerating military spending and development of arms as the war already taking place in Europe and the Middle East spreads into the Asia-Pacific.
(2026-10-05). Chile: Strikes erupt in mining and healthcare, as 20,000 march against Kast's austerity budget. wsws.org Kast's government is closely tied to the Trump administration, which has embraced it as a model for its "Shield of the Americas" project of consolidating right-wing, pro-US regimes across the hemisphere.
(2026-10-05). Mexico arrests alleged leader of migrant caravan. wsws.org The detention of a Honduran migrant accused of guiding the "Faith and Hope" caravan shows that the Sheinbaum government continues to place the repressive apparatus built by Morena at the service of Trump's war on migrant workers.
(2026-10-05). Paramount-Warner merger: Democrats and union bureaucrats clear the way for a corporate takeover. wsws.org The merger clears the path for billionaire consolidation, with Democrats, regulators and union bureaucracies working to impose its costs on workers.
(2026-10-05). Australia: Empty launch of Thriving Kids underscores Labor's assault on children with disabilities. wsws.org What the Albanese government actually launched on October 1 was a helpline and a website—no therapies, no allied health professionals, no individualised plans.
(2026-10-05). This week in history: October 5-11. wsws.org US and Britain launch Operation Enduring Freedom, beginning the bombing of Afghanistan; Thai police and royalist paramilitaries massacre students at Thammasat University as the military seizes power in Bangkok; Truman signs the Mutual Security Act, merging Marshall Plan aid and military assistance to allied regimes; Bulgakov's The Days of the Turbins premieres at the Moscow Art Theatre.
(2026-10-05). The IIT Bombay suicide and the crisis facing India's youth. wsws.org The suicide of Sahil Wakode, a Dalit student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, has exposed the brutal institutional atmosphere behind India's most celebrated educational institutions, and sparked militant student protests.
(2026-10-05). Is the AI Threat a Corporate Strategy? fpif.org
(2026-10-05). WION Counterpoint debate on U.S. isolationism under Trump. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-05). Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov breaks rank with the Duma election victors: the war will be for nothing if we do not change course. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-05). Trump's Invasion of Iran Could Cost You Thousands. inequality.org
(2026-10-05). Corporations Keep Finding New Ways to Gouge Us. Our Laws Must Catch Up. inequality.org
(2026-10-05). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-10-05). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-05). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-05). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-05). NNU Nurses Rally At ICE To Demand ICE Be Shutdown & Palantir Be Purged At All Hospitals. indybay.org
(2026-10-05). DeSantis, Cabinet Designate Major Muslim American Group as "Terrorist" juancole.com
(2026-10-05). flydubai Omani co-pilot planned to crash plane into Israel skyscraper in 9/11 repeat. ptcnews.tv
(2026-10-05). Brasil: Lula da Silva y Flávio Bolsonaro irán a segunda vuelta el próximo 25. radiohc.cu Los candidatos presidenciales Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva y Flávio Bolsonaro volverán a enfrentarse el próximo día 25 en la segunda vuelta de elecciones en Brasil, según los resultados publicados por el Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE), que en la noche de este domingo, al 99.86% de escrutinio, mostraba a Bolsonaro (ultraderecha, Partido Liberal) con un 47.06% de los votos (56.070.245), seguido por el líder histórico del Partido de los Trabajadores, con 45.12% (53.758.653). | Bolsonaro mantuvo ventaja a lo largo del escrutinio, con porcentajes por encima del 48% en la mayor parte, mientras que Lula arrancó del entor…
(2026-10-05). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-10-05). Sunday 10/25: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-10-05). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.