(2023-10-31). WATCH: Israeli soldiers torture Palestinian detainees in West Bank. geo.tv 
Israeli soldiers are seen stacking detainees and subjecting them to physical abuse…
(2023-10-31). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 25: Israel bombs refugee camp; videos show Israeli soldiers torturing Palestinian detainees in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinians describe scenes of a massacre after Israel bombs a refugee camp in north Gaza. Videos surface of Israeli soldiers torturing and abusing naked, bound Palestinian detainees in the West Bank.
(2023-10-31). Settlers gunning for second Nakba in the West Bank. electronicintifada.net Hundreds of Palestinians have been driven from their homes, with herding communities the most vulnerable.
(2023-10-31). Israeli lawmaker condemns ethnic cleansing in West Bank. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Israeli legislator Ofer Cassif denounced the ethnic cleansing promoted by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, where attacks against the civilian population have intensified in recent weeks.
(2023-10-31). An open letter to Israelis from Israelis: We deserve the truth about October 7. mondoweiss.net 
As Israelis we demand an official commission into the events of October 7. Genocide is being perpetrated in Gaza in the name of Israeli victims and we still do not know who was killed, how they were killed, and who killed them. We demand answers and so should you.
(2023-10-31). Exterminate All The Brutes. popularresistance.org Genocide lies at the core of Western imperialism. It is not unique to Israel. It is not unique to the Nazis. It is the building block of Western domination. The humanitarian interventionists who insist we should bomb and occupy other nations because we embody goodness — although they promote military intervention only when it is perceived to be in our national interest — are useful idiots of the war machine and global imperialists. They live in an Alice-in-Wonderland fairytale where the rivers of blood we spawn make the world a happier and better place. They are the smiley faces of genocide. You can w…
(2023-10-31). Chris Hedges: Exterminate All the Brutes. mintpressnews.com Washington DC — (
(2023-10-31). The 'Genocide Moment'. popularresistance.org Israel's systematic and wanton destruction of Gaza has raised long-standing issues of its political and legal culpability over the treatment of Palestinians to a new level of seriousness. | It obviously poses familiar issues of Israeli war crimes, and Amnesty International had already clearly designated it as such after just the first week. The human rights organization also asked the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to "urgently expedite" its investigation of the aims of all parties. | But this Israeli campaign now poses the even graver issue of genocide of Palestinians as a nation. The utter devas…
(2023-10-31). Fighting Colonial Oppression, Genocide From The United States To Palestine. popularresistance.org On November 4, people from across the country will gather in Washington, DC for the 15th Annual March to the White House organized by the Black is Back Coalition. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Omali Yeshitela about the theme of this year's march, building an anti-colonial free speech movement in solidarity with peoples who struggle around the world. Yeshitela is one of the Uhuru 3, who are facing 15 years in jail for their activism. Yeshitela speaks about the historic ties between the black and Palestinian liberation movements. Then, Marjorie Cohn, former president of the National Lawyers Guild, joins the…
(2023-10-31). Against Genocide: A Palestinian Solidarity Panel. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio show and podcast The Final Straw presents a forum on the unfolding events in Palestine. Listen and Download HERE This week on The Final Straw, we're excited to share a panel discussion recorded at Firestorm Books entitled Against Genocide: A Palestinian Solidarity Panel, recorded on Sunday, October 22nd 2023. From the event…
(2023-10-31). Mass deportations and genocide in Gaza: German parties embrace the far-right AfD. wsws.org The new German deportation law is part of a comprehensive attack on basic democratic rights. Government, opposition and media adopt the AfD's program to suppress any opposition against war and social attacks.
(2023-10-31). Australian pseudo-left seeks to channel anger over Palestine behind pro-genocide Labor government. wsws.org Socialist Alliance is promoting illusions in the very Labor government that has given its aggressive support to the unfolding mass murder of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Workers and youth in Australia protest and denounce the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "They're trying to silence us. But we won't be silenced."
(2023-10-31). US condemns calls for Gaza ceasefire, as Israel accelerates ground offensive. wsws.org The United States, a leading instigator and supporter of Israel's genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza, has once again publicly rebuked global calls for an end to the war.
(2023-10-31). Florida Governor DeSantis to ban pro-Palestinian student groups. wsws.org The Governor slanders anti-war protesters as he supports the Israeli genocide.
(2023-10-31). Venezuela Demands to Stop the Genocide Against the Palestinians. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, reiterated his call for an end to the genocide against the Palestinian people by Israel. | RELATED: | "We must demand, with one voice, an end to the genocide against the Palestinian people," the Bolivarian leader stated. | "They want to exterminate the Palestinian people. It's the same extermination plan that Adolf Hitler carried out against the Jewish people, and it w…
(2023-10-31). Students protest against Manchester university's complicity in Gaza genocide. thecommunists.org The following press release was issued by the Youth Front for Palestine and Manchester Leftist Action on 25 October 2023. ***** On Wednesday 25 October, the Youth Front For Palestine (YFFP) and Manchester Leftist Action (MLA) staged a student-led protest on University of Manchester's (UoM) campus to demand that University of Manchester's Graphene Institute stops …
(2023-10-31). 'The American government is the only one that can stop this': Ending the genocide in Gaza. therealnews.com 
As of Oct 31, more than 8,000 people in Gaza have been slaughtered by Israeli bombs, including over 3,000 children. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez joins The Marc Steiner Show for a discussion on Marc's long journey over 50 years as an advocate for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and what's needed now to stop the killing. | Studio Production: Adam Coley, David Hebden | Post-Production: David Hebden |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Marc Steiner: | Welcome to The Marc…
(2023-10-31). Over 420 Palestinian children are killed every day in Israeli war on Gaza, says UNICEF chief. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has intensified its bombings inside the besieged Palestinian territory, repeatedly targeting shelters for the displaced and hospitals which are crowded due to the large number of people injured…
(2023-10-31). One civilian killed, four injured in Kiev forces' shelling of Kherson region. tass.com It is also reported that that two female civilians with mine blast injuries and shrapnel wounds received in the Ukrainian shelling were rushed to a hospital…
(2023-10-31). Palestine Red Crescent reports new airstrikes near Al Quds hospital. tass.com Earlier, the PRCS reported that the Israeli military was intentionally shelling the medical facility to force the personnel, patients and refugees there to leave the premises…
(2023-10-31). US Peace Activists Arrested at a Hearing With Antony Blinken. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, CODEPINK activists peacefully disrupted the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken while he made a presentation before the Senate Appropriations Committee and demanded him to halt Washington's support for Israeli war crimes. | RELATED: | "How can you send more weapons to Israel while it mercilessly bombs Palestinians, including a child every 10 minutes, and levels hospitals, schools, residences," sa…
(2023-10-31). In What Is Called A War. commondreams.org 
(2023-10-31). Israeli rabbis tell Netanyahu that Israel has a right to bomb Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
A group of influential Israeli rabbis wrote a letter to Benjamin Netanyahu affirming Israel's right under Jewish law to bomb Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). What's the new nuclear bomb that US is likely to develop? How powerful will it be. firstpost.com 
Two wars have engulfed the world — the one between Israel and Hamas and the other between Russia and Ukraine. While the United States has not been directly involved in the conflict it has picked sides — Washington is Jerusalem's strongest ally and it has backed Kyiv. In West Asia, there is fear of wider conflict and questions have been raised: Will there be a World War III? Amid the rising tensions, reports have emerged that the US is attempting to upgrade its nuclear arsenal, which includes a plan to modernise its main nuclear gravity bomb. | Why is the US developing a new nuclear bomb? | The country…
(2023-10-31). Ukrainian Crime Group Behind Attempt to Set Shariy's House on Fire in Spain – Source. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia's intelligence service have found out that the Khimprom organized crime group is behind a recent attempt to set a house of Ukrainian blogger Anatoly Shariy on fire in Spain, a Russian security source told Sputnik.
(2023-10-31). Brazil's largest social movement sends food shipment to Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
The Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) has sent two tons of food to the Gaza Strip in order to aid the population suffering from a multifold crisis as Israel's bombing campaign and blockade on the enclave continues. The movement, however, has announced that they plan to send much more. | The first shipment left on Monday October 30, in a Brazilian Air Force (FAB) plane, with rice, corn flour and milk produced by families living on MST areas allocated for agrarian reform. Other supplies from the movement are already available, awaiting the departure of new flights willing to carry the cargo. | The food was tak…
(2023-10-31). Half a million people march in London in solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org 
Progressive sections in the UK including trade unions, leftist political parties, and anti-imperialist and peace groups, continue their vigorous campaign in solidarity with Palestine, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories…
(2023-10-31). Israeli targets journalists, kills their families as Big Tech & Biden admin silence Palestinians. mronline.org 
With Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killing at least twenty Palestinian journalists—and the Biden administration working to muzzle others—Big Tech is quietly coordinating with Tel Aviv to muzzle Palestinian media outfits.
(2023-10-31). We Are Ruled By Sociopaths And Morons. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The response to the Gaza crisis from western leaders and media outlets and celebrities shows very clearly that we really are led by the least among us. The least wise. The least intelligent. The least compassionate. The least insightful. We are ruled by sociopaths and morons.
(2023-10-31). Kiev neo-Nazi regime reportedly behind uprising in Dagestan. infobrics.org However, Israel is undoubtably fomenting antisemitic sentiments abroad with its racist policies in Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). The Hannibal Directive: What Really Happened On October 7. popularresistance.org We were told Hamas killed 1400 Israelis on October 7, that they carried out rapes and torture of civilians en masse and, of course, that they beheaded babies. | These claims are being used to justify Israel's bombardment of Gaza — the world's largest open-air prison. Israel's bombing of the strip, where over 50% of the population are children, has cost the lives of more than 5,000 people and left more than one million homeless. | Recent events surrounding the Gaza conflict have prompted questions about the accuracy of reported actions attributed to Hamas and Israel's military response. A closer examination…
(2023-10-31). The Gaza Manifesto: Why America's Old Middle East is Crumbling. mintpressnews.com To think that tiny little Gaza is the spark that has refocused the energies of the whole region is a political miracle that many political scientists will find difficult to understand, let alone explain.
(2023-10-31). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 24: Israel Enters Second Phase Of Its War. popularresistance.org On Monday afternoon, Israel began the second phase of its war on Gaza, which continues to unfold after Israeli bombardment continued from Sunday night and into Monday morning, reportedly focusing on the north of the Gaza Strip, where Israeli forces have attempted to advance. The bombardment killed dozens of people. | Both Hamas and Israel reported Israeli army tanks approaching the outskirts of Gaza City, where witnesses told AFP they blocked an essential road that links the north of the Gaza Strip to the south. Similarly, Al Jazeera reported that Israeli tanks are dividing Gaza into two parts after their incursi…
(2023-10-31). South Africa: United Nations Forces To Gaza Now. popularresistance.org The South African government on Monday urged the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect the Palestinian population in the besieged Gaza Strip from further Israeli bombardment. | "All countries genuinely committed to a rules-based system underpinned by international law must act immediately," the South African foreign ministry said in a statement, adding: | "The numbers of non-combatants killed, especially the numbers of children killed, requires the world to show that it is serious about global accountability." | In the statement, Pretoria called on the international community to hold Israel…
(2023-10-31). Over 800,000 Palestinians evacuate from northern Gaza, Israeli army says. tass.com It is also reported that humanitarian assistance continues to be delivered to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing…
(2023-10-31). Almost 40 trucks with humanitarian aid entered Gaza through Rafah crossing on October 30. tass.com According to the media, the aid, which has amassed to hundreds of tons, includes water, food and medical supplies…
(2023-10-31). Israel strikes 300 Hamas military targets in Gaza over 24 hours — army press service. tass.com The IDF added that "during the ground operations, the soldiers engaged several times in battles with terrorist cells that fired anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire at them"
(2023-10-31). Israeli intelligence proposes relocating 2.3 mln Gaza Palestinians to Sinai Peninsula. tass.com At the same time, the Israeli Intelligence Ministry proposed creating a special security zone inside Israel that would prevent Palestinian refugees from entering the country…
(2023-10-31). Israeli military says at least 240 hostages held in Gaza. tass.com Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari also stressed that 315 Israeli soldiers have been killed since fighting began on October 7…
(2023-10-31). More Children Killed in 3 Weeks Than In Conflict Zones Since 2019 Combined. truepublica.org.uk RAMALLAH, 29 October — The number of children reported killed in Gaza in just three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across the world's conflict zones since 2019, Save the Children said. Since October 7, more than 3,257 children have been reported killed, including at least 3,195 in Gaza, 33 in the …
(2023-10-31). What's Not Being Said. tomdispatch.com Reacting to the terrorist attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas that killed more than 1,400 Israelis, Americans have been remarkably focused on whether we should support Israel or the residents of Gaza. In either case, we act as if Israel's only possible decision was whether or not to launch a war against Gaza. In the country that waged a disastrous 20-year "global war on terror" in response to the 9/11 attacks, it seems strange that there's been so little discussion about what such a decision might mean in the long term. Going to war is just that — one decision among many possibilities, including…
(2023-10-31). A 'spider web' of Hamas tunnels in Gaza Strip raises risks amid Israeli ground offensive. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Genocidal Onslaught of Gaza, Not Yet Shocking Conscience of the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). The Israeli-Palestine Conflict: Corporate Media Failure and Big-Tech's Facilitation of War Crimes. projectcensored.org This week Mickey examines media coverage of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and the ensuing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip, particularly the one-sided reporting of the Israel-Palestine…
(2023-10-31). China Calls for Cessation of Hostilities in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. | RELATED: | The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted by an overwhelming majority a resolution calling for an immediate and durable humanitarian truce, which has pointed in the right direction, said Zhang. | China solemnly calls on the p…
(2023-10-31). Israel's Doomed 'De-Hamasification' and Russia's Winning 'De-Nazification'. orinocotribune.com By Ramin Mazaheri — Oct 28, 2023 | Israeli regime's actions over the years have shown that its ultimate goal is to clear Palestine of all non-Jews and consolidate the illegal occupation with the backing of its Western allies. | However, the regime's stated goal at the moment, as its warplanes continue to pummel the densely-populated civilian areas in Gaza, is the complete obliteration of the democratically-elected Hamas government in the besieged strip in what can be referred to as "de-Hamasification". | It's useful to employ this term because there are many parallels — but far more contrasts — wit…
(2023-10-31). What Really Happened on 7th October? orinocotribune.com 
By Robert Inlakesh and Sharmine Narwani — Oct 24, 2023 | Evidence is now emerging that up to half the Israelis killed were combatants; that Israeli forces were responsible for some of their own civilian deaths; and that Tel Aviv disseminated false 'Hamas atrocities' stories to justify its devastating air assault on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. | Two weeks after the Hamas breakout assault on Israel on 7 October, a clearer picture of what happened — who died, and who killed — is now beginning to emerge. | Instead of the wholescale massacre of civilians claimed by Israel, incomplete figures publis…
(2023-10-31). Emergency summit of Arab League Council to be held on November 11 in Riyadh. tass.com According to the statement, the Arab leaders intend to "discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip since October 7"
(2023-10-31). U.N. Gaza vote reflects U.S./Israeli global isolation. workers.org 
A United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for an "immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce" between Israel and Hamas passed by 120-14 votes, with 45 abstentions, on Oct. 27. Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, London, Oct. 21, 2023. The resolution, introduced by Jordan, stressed the need "to . . . |
(2023-10-31). China votes in favor of resolution calling for immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza. ecns.cn China has voted in favor of the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly, which called for immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza, said spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry Wang Wenbin on Monday at a press conference.
(2023-10-31). Envoy: Military means not solution in Gaza. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Monday urged all parties of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to cease the hostilities, lift Gaza's full siege, restore supplies, release detainees and promote diplomatic dialogue for a political resolution.
(2023-10-31). Two Gaza Scenarios: Greater Israel vs. Oslo. internationalviewpoint.org A ground invasion appears imminent, but what is the political endgame? | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Israel expands Gaza offensive, sends troops into Hamas tunnels. firstpost.com Israel announced on Tuesday that it had launched an attack on Hamas terrorists within the Islamists' extensive network of tunnels beneath Gaza. This came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. | As Israel steps up ground operations inside Gaza to destroy the ruling Hamas movement in the wake of its gun rampage three weeks ago that left over 1,400 people dead, the tunnels are a major goal. | "Over the last day, combined IDF combat forces struck approximately 300 targets, including anti-tank missile and rocket launch po…
(2023-10-31). 64 humanitarian UN agency employees die in Israeli bombing. plenglish.com Ramallah, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The UN agency in charge of helping Palestinian refugees reported that 64 of its workers died in the Israeli bombings against the Gaza Strip since October 7th.
(2023-10-31). Palestinian Government reiterates call for urgent UN intervention. plenglish.com Ramallah, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government on Tuesday insisted on an urgent intervention by the United Nations and international organizations to stop Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip, where thousands of deaths and injuries have been reported, in addition to a humanitarian crisis.
(2023-10-31). Why people are using watermelon emojis to support Palestine. firstpost.com 
Israel has been bombing the Gaza Strip for more than three weeks since the 7 October Hamas attack. More than 8,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in the retaliatory strikes. Even as Jerusalem has been accused of unleashing a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, the Israeli military is expanding its ground operation. The Jewish nation finds itself increasingly isolated as pro-Palestine protests have spread across the world. And emerging as a symbol of protest is the watermelon. | Demonstrations have been photographed carrying the mighty fruit or its pictures at protests. Those supporting…
(2023-10-31). IDF says number of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza increases to 240. firstpost.com Hamas is believed to have up to 240 hostages in its captivity, said Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Tuesday. | Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Hagari said the number is not final as the military investigates new information. | Also, the number does not include four released hostages — mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Ra'anan, and elderly women Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper — or Pvt. Ori Megidish, who was rescued by the IDF on Sunday night | Hagari further said 315 soldiers of IDF have died since Hamas' attack in Israel on October 7. | On Monday,…
(2023-10-31). Israel-Hamas War: 39 trucks of humanitarian aid enter Gaza Strip, total 171 in 10 days. firstpost.com
(2023-10-31). Larry's List: On Gaza, Corporate Bullsh*t, Censorship, Censorship and More. scheerpost.com 
By SP Staff ScheerPost is bringing back Larry's List, a daily news curation from USC communications professor Larry Gross, to keep you up to date with the most cutting edge news and analysis of our time. A specialist in media and culture, art and communication, visual communication and media portrayals of minorities, Gross helped found …
(2023-10-31). House Republicans Unveil $14.3 Billion Bill for Israel. news.antiwar.com House Republicans on Monday unveiled a piece of legislation that would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in military aid, a strong show of support for Israel's onslaught in Gaza. The bill would cut $14.3 billion from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to pay for the military aid to Israel, an aspect of the legislation criticized …
(2023-10-30). China votes in favor of resolution calling for immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza. ecns.cn China has voted in favor of the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly, which called for immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza, said spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry Wang Wenbin on Monday at a press conference.
(2023-10-30). Envoy: Military means not solution in Gaza. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Monday urged all parties of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to cease the hostilities, lift Gaza's full siege, restore supplies, release detainees and promote diplomatic dialogue for a political resolution.
(2023-10-31). Russian forces destroy three Ukrainian army boats, amassed enemy troops in Kherson area. tass.com According to the regional emergency services, the Russian military also eliminated a Ukrainian gun emplacement in the island zone and a temporary deployment site near Kochkarovka in the Kakhovka direction…
(2023-10-31). Russian forces destroy seven Ukrainian army strongholds in Krasny Liman area. tass.com According to the report, the battlegroup's bombers delivered strikes on two enemy command/observation posts near Serebryanka in the Donetsk People's Republic…
(2023-10-31). Detained Under UK Terrorism Law, Whistleblower Says Police Questioned His Support For Assange. thedissenter.org 
Support independent journalism on whistleblowers, government secrecy, and press freedom-related issues. On his way back home from Iceland, British whistleblower and former diplomat Craig Murray was stopped by police and interrogated at Scotland's Glasgow Airport under Schedule 7 of the United Kingdom Terrorism Act 2000. | Murray was subjected to a barrage of questions on October 16 for nearly an hour. | The questions partly focused on his sources of income and his connection to WikiLeaks, the Don't Extradite Assan…
(2023-10-31). Israel needs more "immediate attention" than Ukraine, says US House Speaker. infobrics.org The Ukrainian military has suffered more than 90,000 casualties since the counteroffensive began.
(2023-10-31). Viral video of delivery rider flying to Singapore to buy chicken rice for customer in Thailand is not real, says Grab. channelnewsasia.com The TikTok video shows a man, wearing a Grab uniform, boarding a plane from Bangkok to Singapore — supposedly to buy chicken rice for a Thai customer.
(2023-10-31). TikTok, Snapchat and others sign pledge to tackle AI-generated child sex abuse images. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Pakistan urged to identify, protect thousands of at-risk Afghan deportees -sources. firstpost.com Western embassies and the United Nations are pressing Pakistan to include a method to identify and safeguard Afghans who suffer persecution back home in its plan to deport hundreds of thousands of unauthorised migrants, sources told Reuters. | Pakistan has scheduled 1 November, 2023 as the start date for the expulsions, which may leave over 1.7 million Afghans vulnerable in the South Asian country, out of a total of 4 million migrants and refugees from its neighbour. | Pakistani officials warn that people who are in the country illegally face arrest and deportation after 31 October. UN agencies say there are more…
(2023-10-31). Egypt Not to End the Palestinian Cause by Accepting Refugees. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuli insisted that Egypt would never allow the Palestinian cause to be undermined. He was referring to Israeli pressures for Cairo to accept the relocation of Palestinian refugees to its territory. | RELATED: | "As President Abdelfatah Al Sisi has stated, Egypt will not accept the imposition of anything on us or the settlement of regional issues at our expense," Madbuli decl…
(2023-10-31). UAW President Says Union Officially Suspending Strike Against 'Big Three' Automakers. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union is officially suspending the strike against the "Big Three" automakers, General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford, after a reaching a tentative agreement with GM on Monday.
(2023-10-31). "Record profits mean record contracts" internationalviewpoint.org "The strategy of striking the Detroit Three puts corporations on the hot seat, having to continually respond to the UAW demands." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Mack Trucks intransigently refusing striking workers' demands, as engines run low at Volvo Trucks plant in Virginia. wsws.org The company is demanding complete surrender on the economic front as the workers' strike enters the fourth week.
(2023-10-31). Thousands of striking US actors in new open letter once again warn union officials: Don't sell us out! wsws.org As in June, the powerful message from rank-and-file actors is clear: don't sell us out!
(2023-10-31). MacBook Pro, Baller Edition: Apple's latest and greatest Pro laptop can cost more than a hatchback. firstpost.com Alongside the launch of a refreshed iMac and an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, Apple is introducing upgraded versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the potent M3 Pro and M3 Max processors. While maintaining the same iconic design and port layout as their predecessors, these machines now flaunt a new and striking "space black" colour, replacing the previous space grey option. | The enhancements offered by these MacBook Pro models extend to various aspects, from sheer performance to configurability. Notably, the M3 Max MacBook Pro allows users to configure their device with up to a staggering…
(2023-10-31). Precarious jobs, low earnings, and unpaid work haunt India's economy. peoplesdispatch.org 
A recently released government report captures a reality where unpaid labor, especially of women, has increased significantly, informal work has increased, agriculture is increasingly the mainstay of work, and low-paying self-employment dominates the world of work…
(2023-10-31). Legal experts agree on BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Domestic and foreign legal officials have pledged to strengthen collaboration in law enforcement and security, so that they can better serve and safeguard the building of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-10-31). Cuba calls for unity at solar energy event in India (+Photo). plenglish.com 
New Delhi, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called for for unity and international collaboration on Tuesday at the 6th Session of the General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which is taking place in this capital with the participation of representatives from 116 countries.
(2023-10-31). Cambodia holds day against US blockade of Cuba. plenglish.com Members of the Cuba Solidarity Movement, Cuban collaborators, Cubans residing in Cambodia, faculty and university students, participated in the activities. | Flags of Cambodia and Cuba were raised at Wat Non, the largest natural elevation in the city, in support not only of the demand for the end of the blockade but also for the exclusion of Cuba from the list of states sponsoring terrorism. | The vice president of the Association of Cambodian Graduates in Cuba, Bun Therun, expressed his support for Cuba, hours away from the presentation to the United Nations General Assembly, of a resolution calling for the end…
(2023-10-31). We are millions, we are billions, we are all Palestinians: Stand with Palestine in DC on November 4th. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in We are witnessing an emergent movement in the United States, one that upholds Black Lives from Ferguson to Minneapolis, champions Native sovereignty from the Hawaiian mountains to the Plains of the Dakotas, knows no borders from the Texas deserts to the California valley and reclaims our stolen labor from the classrooms of Oklahoma to the fa…
(2023-10-30). Legal experts agree on BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Domestic and foreign legal officials have pledged to strengthen collaboration in law enforcement and security, so that they can better serve and safeguard the building of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-10-31). Advocates urge disqualification of Trump from 2024 ballot over January 6 riot. firstpost.com At the start of a trial on Monday, an advocacy group attorney argued that Donald Trump ought to be barred from Colorado's ballot in the following year's election due to his having "incited a violent mob" in Washington on January 6, 2021. | A Washington-based lawsuit filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics is a test case to determine whether the U.S. Constitution's rarely invoked Civil War-era provision prohibiting individuals who have participated in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding federal office can stop Trump from becoming president once more. | "Trump incited a violent mob to attack our Capito…
(2023-10-31). In defense of AMLO — understanding MORENA's project. therealnews.com 
US corporate media decries AMLO as an 'authoritarian.' Some in the US left have criticized AMLO's party, MORENA, for its emphasis on extractivism and its conflicts with some Indigenous communities. What's often left out of the narrative is that MORENA has successfully lifted 9 million Mexicans out of poverty since 2018. What's the true story of MORENA's political project?
(2023-10-31). Oppose the UAW-backed sellout contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis! wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site urge workers to establish rank-and-file committees to fight for the broadest possible "no" vote and prepare a real struggle to win workers' demands.
(2023-10-31). Over 50 Culinary Union workers arrested after blocking Las Vegas strip. wsws.org After an almost unanimous strike authorization vote by Las Vegas-area hotel workers last month, the Culinary Union has refused to set a strike date.
(2023-10-31). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers, students and teachers staged nationwide protests over a new government mining contract while 670 Vancouver, Canada, wastewater workers are in the third week of a strike over wages.
(2023-10-31). Brazil's Workers Party and pseudo-lefts isolate teachers' and students' struggles. wsws.org Strikes and protests have taken place in recent months in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil's largest and richest state, mainly involving the education sector.
(2023-10-31). National Wages Council urges employers to give workers one-off payment to help with higher cost of living. channelnewsasia.com The NWC also recommended a 5.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent salary increment for lower-wage workers.
(2023-10-31). Biden Issues Executive Order on Addressing AI Risks. telesurenglish.net On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed issued an executive order aimed at establishing safety and security standards for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing the risks of the new technology. | RELATED: | "The Executive Order establishes new standards for AI safety and security, protects Americans' privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, promotes innovati…
(2023-10-31). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine / Reports crimes committed against Palestinian prisoners. workers.org 
The following slightly edited statement was issued by the Office of Martyrs, Prisoners, and the Wounded of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) on Oct. 29, 2023. There are horrific testimonies about the crimes committed by the occupation and prison administration against prisoners and detainees in its . . . |
(2023-10-31). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Reports crimes committed against Palestinian prisoners. workers.org The following slightly edited statement was issued by the Office of Martyrs, Prisoners, and the Wounded of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) on Oct. 29, 2023. There are horrific testimonies about the crimes committed by the occupation and prison administration against prisoners and detainees in its . . . |
(2023-10-31). Palestinian joint statement: 'Escalate all forms of resistance'. workers.org 
The following slightly edited statement was issued Oct. 28, 2023 by Palestinian forces: Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement), Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command. Football fans unfurl banners, Glasgow, . . . |
(2023-10-31). Palestinian joint statement:'Escalate all forms of resistance'. workers.org The following slightly edited statement was issued Oct. 28, 2023 by Palestinian forces: Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement), Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command. Football fans unfurl banners, Glasgow, . . . |
(2023-10-31). Israel-Hamas War: 31 journalists killed on both sides conflict began on October 7. firstpost.com As many as 31 journalists have been killed in the Israel-Palestine war that started on October 7 following the Hamas' onslaught, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said. | Of these, 26 journalists were Palestinian, four were Israeli and one was Lebanese. | As many as eight journalists have been reportedly injured thus far. | According to CPJ, about nine journalists were reported missing or detained since October 7. | Earlier, news agencies — Agence France-Presse and Reuters — have sought assurance that their journalists would not be targeted in Israeli strikes, to which the Israel Defense Forces…
(2023-10-31). Healthcare providers need to foster culture of trust amid digital revolution: Doctor Anywhere founder. channelnewsasia.com The healthcare scene is making huge strides in recent years, driven by a rise in digital health technologies such as telemedicine and artificial intelligence.
(2023-10-31). Israel Apologists Relentlessly Gaslight And Attack Our Sense Of Reality. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The Atlantic has a new Israel apologia article out titled " The entire article has been
(2023-10-31). Israel Apologists Relentlessly Gaslight And Attack Our Sense Of Reality. caitlinjohnstone.com.au They tell you Israel is defending itself when you can see it's mostly killing women and children. | They tell you they're targeting Hamas when you can see them flattening whole city blocks. | They tell you you're an anti-semite when you know you're not.
(2023-10-31). Spain's Catholic Church issues apology for sexually abusing children. geo.tv 
(2023-10-31). Yemen's Houthis 'launch missiles, drones' at Israel. geo.tv 
Operation was third targeting Israel and there will be more, Houthi military says…
(2023-10-31). October 7 Testimonies Reveal Israel's Military 'Shelling' Israeli Citizens with Tanks, Missiles. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). "Don't vote for a kidnapper!": Indonesians demand justice and an end to impunity. peoplesdispatch.org 
The legacy of the bloody Suharto dictatorship and its victims still marks political life in Indonesia, especially as the country gears up for elections in early 2024…
(2023-10-31). Zelensky 'Feels Betrayed' by Western Partners, Became Robotic in Behavior – Report. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has become robotic after feeling betrayed by his Western backers, Time magazine reported, citing members of Zelensky's inner circle.
(2023-10-31). German-made Leopard tanks prove inefficient on battlefield, says DPR. tass.com According to Yan Gagin, Ukrainian servicemen perish both in operations as Leopard 2 crews and in attempts to evacuate the armor from the battlefield…
(2023-10-31). Russian forces repel Ukrainian attack near Verbovoye, politician says. tass.com "A large number of troops and a great amount of equipment were detected near Verbovoye. Our artillery and missile troops hit them; information is being collected about enemy losses," Vladimir Rogov added…
(2023-10-31). Ukraine loses 200 troops, Leopard tank near Rabotino in one day — Zaporozhye politician. tass.com According to Vladimir Rogov, enemy attacks were also repulsed near the settlements Novoprokopovka, Kopani and Nesteryanka…
(2023-10-31). FSB detains Russian national in Kemerovo for role in Ukrainian cyberhacking team. tass.com The detainee "carried out cyberattacks on Russia's information resources, which involved malicious software and could impair the operation of the country's critical infrastructure facilities," the security service added…
(2023-10-31). Blinken Kids Wear Zelensky, Ukrainian Flag Costumes to Biden Halloween Party. sputnikglobe.com Blinken attended Biden's White House Halloween party with his children, who were oddly dressed in "Ukraine" and "Zelensky" costumes.
(2023-10-31). Stand-Alone Bill on Support for Israel Submitted to US House of Representatives. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Monday introduced a stand-alone bill to provide $14.3 billion in additional emergency aid to Israel despite US President Joe Biden's request for a $106 billion package that also covers support for Ukraine and Taiwan, as well as other expenses.
(2023-10-31). Ukrainian forces fire about 60 rounds at Russia's Belgorod Region in past day. tass.com Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov added that two explosive devices were dropped by a drone on the outskirts of the Spodaryushino village in the Graivoronsky District…
(2023-10-31). Ukraine loses about 80 troops near Priyutnoye in past day, Russian politician says. tass.com "They also lost at least two armored personnel carriers, about five pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as a self-propelled artillery gun," Vladimir Rogov added…
(2023-10-31). US set to restart some bio labs in Ukraine, says Russia's top brass. tass.com Russia's Defense Ministry reported earlier that Washington had been compelled to limit its military biological presence in Ukraine to cut political damage from revelations provided by the Russian side…
(2023-10-31). Ukrainian intel plans false flag operations with use of bioweapons — Russia's top brass. tass.com The scenario of the preliminary training reportedly included the use of a virus of high pathogen avian flu which has the potential of causing a transspecies outbreak and is highly lethal for humans…
(2023-10-31). Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Break EU Unity on Ukraine Military Aid. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Russia aims to counter external interference after airport riot. firstpost.com Following a riot in Dagestan over the weekend that targeted Israeli airline passengers, Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior government and security officials on Monday discussed stepping up efforts to thwart external interference, according to the Kremlin. | After rioters in the mostly Muslim Dagestan region stormed an airport to "catch" Jewish passengers on a flight from Tel Aviv, Putin accused the West and Ukraine of igniting unrest inside Russia in a statement made at the beginning of Monday's meeting of members of his Security Council, the government, and the heads of law enforcement agencies. | Addit…
(2023-10-31). Is Trump's Georgia Prosecutor Really Democracy's Savior? levernews.com 
(2023-10-31). China and Russia Playing Military and Diplomatic Cards in the Middle East. sonar21.com 
The Western public, especially the Americans, while focused intensely on the Israeli war with Hamas and the Palestinian people, is paying little attention to what China and Russia are doing in the region to support Iran. There is strong sentiment among the political class in the United States to take advantage of this moment and attack Iran. | What they are failing to take into account is that China, using a flotilla of its navy, sent a clear signal that it is no longer a passive observer in the war between Israel and Hamas. Six Chinese war ships sailed into the Persian Gulf, spending five days in Kuwait…
(2023-10-31). 400,000+ US Citizens to Top Democrats: Fix Supreme Court Corruption. scheerpost.com 
(2023-10-31). Pentagon: US Forces in Iraq and Syria Attacked 23 Times Since October 17. scheerpost.com 
(2023-10-31). Why is Biden Cracking Down on Stock Buybacks in Just One Industry? ips-dc.org 
The Biden administration is giving companies a leg up in the competition for new subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing if they agree to forgo all stock buybacks for five years. | The reasoning? These CHIPS program subsidies, Wielding th…
(2023-10-31). The Economy Versus the Economic System. peoplespolicyproject.org 
As we gear up for the next presidential election, various pundits are puzzling over how people can be dissatisfied with the Biden economy. Some of this puzzling, such as that which is focused on what survey responders actually mean when they answer generic questions about the economy, is fair enough. Personally, I think these surveys are not very insightful because so many respondents clearly use them as proxy questions about whether they like the president or not. | However, other puzzling on this question, such as that which accuses the left of being deliberately unfair and ridiculous in its assessment of th…
(2023-10-31). Venezuela: Supreme Court Suspends Opposition Primaries Results. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice's (TSJ) Electoral Chamber suspended all the results of the different phases of the internal opposition elections organized by the National Primary Commission (CNP). This comes after accepting an appeal filed by opposition deputy José Brito. | This Monday, October 30, the Electoral Chamber released ruling 122 requesting the application of precautionary safeguarding. Therefore, all the results of the opposition primaries are suspended. Despite this decision, due to the private consultation nature of the opposition electoral event, where far-right pre-candidate María Corina Ma…
(2023-10-31). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Bee Movie (w/ CJ Koepp). levernews.com
(2023-10-31). Hezbollah is increasingly isolated in the Middle East. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-10-31). France and its African policy. internationalviewpoint.org "Where France was considered the guarantor of stability in playing its role as Africa's gendarme, the debacle of the military intervention in the Sahel is reshuffling the cards." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Russia creates specialized drone for detecting air pollution, UAV developer says. tass.com "Environmental, radiation or poisonous gas detectors will be mounted on drones as a payload in place of a warhead," CEO Dmitry Kuzyakin specified…
(2023-10-31). Polymetal reports 6% production growth over 9M 2023. tass.com The company also specified that sales volumes over the first nine months of 2023 totaled 1.1 mln ounces of the gold equivalent…
(2023-10-31). Dollar plunges to 92 rubles on Moscow Exchange — market data. tass.com The euro dropped by 0.79% to 97.87 rubles, while the yuan stood at 12.55 rubles…
(2023-10-31). Russian retail jewelry sales post heathy 13% growth in 9M 2023 — major industry player. tass.com The average purchase amount jumped 15% year on year to $79.50 in the reporting period…
(2023-10-31). Russian gold imports soaring in Hong Kong this year. tass.com In August, Hong Kong purchased gold in Russia worth $892.3 mln, which was a historically high figure for more than a decade…
(2023-10-31). Dollar, euro mixed on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan rose by 0.1 kopecks to 12.64 rubles…
(2023-10-31). Time of half measures in Middle East passed, Russian UN envoy says. tass.com He stressed the importance of consolidating collective steps aimed at relaunching a full-fledged negotiation process between Israel and Palestine…
(2023-10-31). Dagestan airport fully back to normal operations after riot with over 50 flights scheduled. tass.com "There are 24 inbound and 28 outbound flights scheduled for today alone," regional head Sergey Melikov noted…
(2023-10-31). China, Russia seeking to change West's hegemonic thinking, expert says. tass.com Song Zhongping pointed out that "in the circle of friends created by China and Russia, countries are equal regardless of their size and strength, and solve problems through consultation"
(2023-10-31). No casualties as drones attack Iraq's military base hosting US forces. tass.com Earlier, a senior Pentagon official told reporters that, between October 17 and 30, US forces and the Washington-led coalition had been attacked at least 14 times in Iran and nine times in Syria…
(2023-10-31). Israel's security forces arrest three Israelis for plotting terror attack — radio. tass.com It is reported that all of the suspects come from northern Israel…
(2023-10-31). Russian general blames Pentagon for exploiting Nigerians as 'free clinical resource'. tass.com Igor Kirillov added that "the number of Nigerian citizens receiving antiviral therapy with products of Gilead Pharmaceutics company has steadily increased over the funding period reaching 60% of the total number of patients"
(2023-10-31). US continues biological weapons program — Russian top brass. tass.com According to Igor Kirillov, in March 2023, a new US strategy in the field of bioproduction, developed by the Defense Department, was approved…
(2023-10-31). Pentagon sets task of monitoring bio-situation in Iraq, Afghanistan — Russian military. tass.com In order to avoid accusations against the Pentagon, some projects were implemented under the cover of the US Department of State, Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov stated…
(2023-10-31). Democrats, Republicans work to rig 2024 US congressional election through gerrymandering. wsws.org Using their control of state legislatures and various courts, the two capitalist parties Democrats are attempting to control the 2024 congressional election and prevent working people from having any influence on the outcome.
(2023-10-31). Australian imperialism alarmed by East Timor, China "strategic partnership" wsws.org Canberra has long regarded oil and gas-rich East Timor as part of its "sphere of influence," and has sought to block rival powers, above all Beijing, from establishing closer security ties with the country.
(2023-10-31). Early bushfire crisis a warning of another black summer in Australia. wsws.org Four years on from the devastating infernos of 2019‚Äí20, which killed nearly 500 people either directly or by smoke, major fires have erupted since September—three months before the official start of summer.
(2023-10-31). Russian gold imports to Hong Kong soaring with nearly eight-fold y-o-y increase — HK data. tass.com In August, Hong Kong purchased gold in Russia worth $892.3 mln, which marked a historical high for at least the past 11 years…
(2023-10-31). Several buildings damaged in shelling of Russian village near Bryansk. tass.com Regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz added that damage was inflicted to three administrative buildings, two passenger cars, as well as two residential houses…
(2023-10-31). Press review: Kiev seen instigating Dagestan riot and Erdogan blasts West in fiery speech. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 31th…
(2023-10-31). US works on offensive biological program — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov referred to the announcement of the US Defense Department to launch a program for professionals to implement the Biomanufacturing Strategy…
(2023-10-31). US in touch with Hamas leaders via Qatar — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to media reports, the US is currently maintaining such contacts…
(2023-10-31). Russia, Turkey can play positive role in establishing Middle East peace — Turkish expert. tass.com According to Professor Selcuk Colakoglu, Russia and Turkey "can develop a joint approach to stabilize those countries and contribute to building more efficient statehood in these countries"
(2023-10-31). We Will Not Be Intimidated: Boise Mobilizes Against Neo-Nazis. itsgoingdown.org Report back on community rapid response to neo-Nazi activity in so-called Boise, Idaho. This is a brief note dedicated to those confused or concerned about the recent Patriot Front action that included the dropping of banners on I-84 overpasses. They do these things as propagandistic actions. They're trying to give the impression of having a…
(2023-10-31). J'den: A nature-inspired abode that takes integrated living to the next level. channelnewsasia.com Discover the untapped opportunities of Singapore's next major business precinct at this landmark development in Jurong Lake District.
(2023-10-31). Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 'successful' mission. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). China to cremate 'outstanding' leader Li Keqiang on Thursday. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility drops. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Philippines denies trespassing claim, urges China not to stir tensions. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Alibaba upgrades AI model Tongyi Qianwen, releases industry-specific models. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Analysis:Evergrande will struggle to revive its debt restructuring plan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Analysis:Japan unshackles its sliding bond market. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Asian stocks waver, yen wobbles as BOJ takes centre stage. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Asiana Airlines board to meet again over merger with Korean Air. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Blackstone, Vista Equity to buy software firm Energy Exemplar -sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). BOJ modifies yield curve control, re-defines long-term rate cap. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Brazil's QI Tech raises $200 million in General Atlantic-led round. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Britain's AI summit: what can it achieve? channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). China snaps up Australian, French wheat as crop damage spurs buying spree. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). China to step up financial supervision to cut risks. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). China's Q4 fuel demand seen rising at more than 10% yr/yr – PetroChina exec. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact fouled Earth's atmosphere with dust. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Japan did not intervene in forex market in past month, MOF data shows. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: Expect BOJ to guide policy appropriately to achieve 2% price goal. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Japan September retail sales rise 5.8% year-on-year – govt. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Japan's Mitsui H1 net profit down 15% on lower fossil fuel prices. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). KWS Saat to sell China corn business as GMO rules overhauled. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Malaysia central bank to hold rates through 2024 despite weak currency: Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Nvidia tests chatbots in chip design process in bid to use more AI. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Oil rises ahead of key central bank meetings amid heightened Mideast tensions. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Pakistan pushes up natural gas price ahead of IMF review. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Renault had 'friendly' discussions with Chinese investment bank – spokesperson. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). South Korea economic growth to exceed potential rate in 2024, Yoon says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). South Korea stock market watchdog to launch crackdown on naked short-selling. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Taiwan's Powerchip chooses northern Japan for planned $5.4 billion fab. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Tesla falls as production cut by battery supplier Panasonic fans EV demand fears. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). US lawmakers urge Yellen to speed up China outbound investment rules. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Vietnam eyes first semiconductor plant, US officials warn of high costs. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Yen rises on speculation of BOJ policy tweak; dollar ebbs. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Yen weakens as Bank of Japan tweaks bond yield policy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Matthew Perry mourned by Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. channelnewsasia.com "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," the stars said in a joint statement.
(2023-10-31). Segudang manfaat berjalan kaki, dari membakar kalori hingga menghilangkan stres. channelnewsasia.com Berjalan kaki bukan hanya hal menarik yang bisa dilakukan di akhir pekan, Tapi manfaatnya juga banyak bagi kesehatan dan menyenangkan.
(2023-10-31). Perjalanan lebih lancar di kedua belah Tambak dengan zon ekonomi khas Johor-Singapura: PM Lee. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Man fails in final bid to seek S$3,000 compensation from AGC for 'malicious prosecution' over sexual videos. channelnewsasia.com The prosecution withdrew the charges of insulting a woman's modesty against Mr Tan Wei Wen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-10-31). Australia union accepts Jones resignation. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Bayern midfielder Kimmich banned for two league games after red card. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Chelsea offer free travel to fans for Christmas Eve fixture at Wolves. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Ferguson to return for NZ v SA, but Chapman, Williamson doubtful. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Inzamam steps down as Pakistan chief selector after conflict of interest allegations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). NFL roundup: Will Levis shines as Titans clip Falcons. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Swiatek overcomes early deficit to beat Vondrousova at WTA Finals. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Thousands brave cold, rain to welcome world champion Springboks. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad Maia captures WTA Elite Trophy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). King Charles visits Kenya as colonial abuses loom large. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Chiapas: Blockades and Forced Displacement. internationalviewpoint.org "Chicomuselo, and many other many towns in Chiapas, have become towns without authorities, where the inhabitants live in dread, in silence, in fear of the permanent surveillance that weighs on them, as organized crime has people videotaping and taking pictures of people who meet up with others or talk to each other." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Jewish Alternatives to Zionism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Tales of Resistance: A Perilous 'Honeymoon' with the U.S. mronline.org In her latest column, Jessica Dos Santos discusses what the Venezuelan government should prioritize during this period of alleviated sanctions.
(2023-10-31). First Nord Stream, Now the Attack on the Balticconnector Pipeline: What Is Happening to European Baltic Gas Pipelines? globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Bombshell Video: The "COVID Pandemic" Was the Result of Extensive Media Propaganda: "Nobody Is Safe, BE AFRAID!" globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Bill Gates Pushes Digital ID for Newborns in Kenya. expose-news.com Bill Gates is still pushing his digital ID programmes that are essentially tools to that make "governments more efficient at what they are already doing," according to the Financial Times, "and can …
(2023-10-31). Israel's Intensive Cover-up of Crimes Against Palestinians, Complicity of Western Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Israel's Unchecked Power: A Dangerous Precedent for International Law. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-31). Italy Issues Severe Weather Red Alert for Nine Northern Regions. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Northern Italy was being battered by heavy rain and winds, with at least nine regions on red alert for severe weather. | RELATED: | The Italian Civil Protection Department has issued a red alert — the highest risk level in country's three-tier system – for southern parts of Emilia-Romagna. This region was heavily affected by flooding triggered by exceptional rainfall in May last year. | The red alert…
(2023-10-31). Venezuela and Ethiopia Strengthen Bilateral Relations. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, in Addis Ababa. | RELATED: | "We are continuing our visit to Ethiopia with a significant meeting. We discussed deepening our bilateral cooperation in areas such as agriculture, tourism, energy, and air connectivity," Gil shared on social media. | During the meeting held at the Ethiopian Fore…
(2023-10-31). Foreign companies rethinking India's biz environment. ecns.cn Multinationals face increasingly challenging business conditions in India as the South Asian nation's reputation as a lucrative investment choice increasingly appears to conceal significant risks for foreign investors, experts said..
(2023-10-31). Art to give cultural touch to sixth CIIE. ecns.cn Thanks to duty-free policy, 135 pieces of art valued at more than 1 billion yuan ($136 million) will vie with products, brands, services, technologies and content for the limelight at the upcoming sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
(2023-10-31). U.S. FDA approves new Chinese drug in the treatment of aggressive cancer. ecns.cn Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has gained approval from the United States' Food and Drug Administration for a market launch of a flagship self-developed cancer treatment, which experts said marks another milestone of domestic enterprises' innovation and production capacities.
(2023-10-31). How did tea get blended with coffee in the past 17 centuries. ecns.cn A cup of cappuccino with a hint of tea or a glass of jasmine tea with Latte art has become the top choice of hot drinks for many in autumn.
(2023-10-31). Water conservancy taps into right efforts. ecns.cn China's local-level authorities are increasingly prioritizing investment effectiveness, focusing on water conservancy projects closely related to people's livelihoods.
(2023-10-31). Study reveals harsh environmental impact of illegal wildlife hunting. ecns.cn From January 2014 to March 2020, Chinese authorities won convictions in more than 9,000 cases involving illegal wildlife hunting.
(2023-10-31). Country largest trade partner of 25 BRI economies. ecns.cn China has become the largest trade partner of 25 economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, a report said.
(2023-10-31). Chinese authorities find hundreds of illegal meteorological detection sites. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have discovered hundreds of illegal foreign-affiliated meteorological detection sites transmitting weather data to other countries in real-time during an ongoing nationwide special operation, according to an official post.
(2023-10-31). China's customs unveils new measures to boost processing trade. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs has introduced 16 reform measures to foster the high-quality development of processing trade by tackling the challenges and issues that hinder its growth, said an official on Tuesday.
(2023-10-31). China to further improve visa policies. ecns.cn Visa appointment service has seen improvement at Chinese embassies and consulates and China will continue to improve related policies, said a Foreign Ministry spokesperson at a press conference on Monday.
(2023-10-31). Shenzhou XVI crew land safely on Earth. ecns.cn The reentry capsule of the Shenzhou XVI manned spacecraft landed at 8: 11 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday morning at the Dongfeng Landing Site in Gobi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, successfully concluding a five-month mission, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
(2023-10-31). China-U.S friendship relies on future generation: Flying Tigers veteran. ecns.cn "I wish for happiness and blessing and peace throughout the world and a good companionship with all peoples," Harry Moyer, a veteran of the U.S. Flying Tigers, expressed birthday wish on his 103rd birthday on Monday in Beijing.
(2023-10-31). New museum in East China to show visitors original Han Dynasty tombs. ecns.cn A new museum will be built on the excavation site of two ancient Han tombs in Jiyang, East China's Shandong Province, where visitors can enter the tomb chamber through a walkway and study the famous original stone carvings of the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220).
(2023-10-31). China's factory activity contracts in October. ecns.cn China's factory activity unexpectedly shrank in October after resuming expansion for the first time in half a year in September, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2023-10-31). Remains of Li Keqiang to be cremated on Nov. 2. ecns.cn The remains of Comrade Li Keqiang will be cremated in Beijing on Thursday.
(2023-10-31). HIV/AIDS patients achieving improved outcomes. ecns.cn China has expanded HIV/AIDS therapy to cover over 90 percent of patients in the country, and for those already in treatment there is a 90 percent success rate, signifying major progress in tackling the disease.
(2023-10-31). Wild animals captured at Giant Panda National Park. ecns.cn A snow leopard is captured by infrared camera in the Baoxing area of the Giant Panda National Park in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 30, 2023. Wild animals were pictured at the park.
(2023-10-31). More than 15,000 printing woodblocks displayed at Palace Museum. ecns.cn More than 15,000 pieces (sets) printing woodblocks are on show at the new gallery for the first time.
(2023-10-31). Flying Tigers members mark 80th anniversary of U.S. force's participation in China's resistance war. ecns.cn Members and families of the U.S. Flying Tigers visited the museum to mark the 80th anniversary of U.S. 14th Air Force's participation in China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) in Beijing on Monday.
(2023-10-31). China's Shenzhou-16 astronauts return safely. ecns.cn The return capsule of the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site on Tuesday morning.
(2023-10-31). Cultural Heritage and Museology graduate switches to baker for pets. ecns.cn Fang Tang graduated from Minzu University of China"ÄÄin 2019, with a Master's degree in Cultural Heritage and Museology. She held a job matching her major in a curatorial company after graduation, but later found that it did not seem to be the right job for her.
(2023-10-31). Xi stresses organizing, motivating women to contribute to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for efforts to organize and motivate women to contribute their strength to Chinese modernization.
(2023-10-31). Mexico City Metro Line 1, renovated by a Chinese company, restarts operation. ecns.cn Metro Line 1 in Mexico City, renovated by a Chinese company, officially restarted operation on Sunday local time. Refurbishment work has helped modernize the line, which has been in operation for half a century.
(2023-10-31). Policy may spur State insurers' equity play. ecns.cn China has revised its method of assessing the performance of State-owned commercial insurance companies, stressing more on long-term focus, according to a circular of the Ministry of Finance unveiled on Monday.
(2023-10-31). Medical team draws up plans for astronauts. ecns.cn A team of 15 senior medical personnel, equipped with a full array of first-aid medicines and medical equipment, has been tasked to provide support to the Shenzhou XVI and Shenzhou XVII crew members.
(2023-10-31). China to further improve its visa policies. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.
(2023-10-31). Palace Museum's new gallery sheds light on imperial printing history. ecns.cn A gallery displaying printing woodblocks opened at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Monday, the first such exhibition space of its kind since the museum opened to the public in 1925.
(2023-10-31). Stolen gold jewelry found in ceiling cavity of rental home. ecns.cn In an unexpected discovery, a bag of gold jewelry concealed in the ceiling of a rental home was identified as stolen items in a theft case in Zhejiang province.
(2023-10-31). PLA intercepts Philippine warship in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese military said on Monday that it had intercepted a Philippine warship that had illegally trespassed into the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.
(2023-10-31). China willing to strengthen security with Russia. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia to handle various kinds of security threats and challenges, and safeguard the strategic balance and stability in the world, according to the highest uniformed officer in the Chinese military.
(2023-10-31). PLA blocks Philippine warship trespassing in waters off China's Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) blocked a Philippine warship that trespassed into waters off China's Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island) on Monday, amid escalated provocations by the Philippines around Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
(2023-10-31). Physicist demonstrates invisibility technology in Shanghai. ecns.cn In the future, everybody will have a Harry Potter invisibility cloak in the closet, said Chu junhao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai on Saturday.
(2023-10-31). Harry Potter's 'invisible cloak' expected to move from science fiction to reality: Chinese scientists. ecns.cn "Whether in real life or in the world of nature and animals there is a lot of 'invisibility', and this is not magic, is a scientific means,"Chu Junhao, infrared physicist and the academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2023-10-31). Ernest Mandel Was One of the 20th Century's Greatest Marxist Thinkers. internationalviewpoint.org "For Mandel, the hope for such a future was based on the spark of rebellion that had always made people rebel against oppressive and alienating conditions. The task of socialists was to fan that spark into a flame by supporting all such rebellions and by presenting an alternative way forward." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Russia warns Japan of harsh countermeasures. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Federation will take harsh and sensitive countermeasures leveled at Japan in the face of new invectives from the Japanese authorities, guided completely by Russia's national interests, the Foreign Ministry stated.
(2023-10-31). Famous ex-Ngee Ann Polytechnic food court chef now at hotplate oyster omelette stall at Beauty World. channelnewsasia.com The poly stall's original cook left to work for this new rival eatery serving "upgraded" versions of the fluffy Japanese-Chinese fusion omelette.
(2023-10-31). Israel-Hamas war: What is the yellow star that Israeli envoy to UN wore at meet. firstpost.com 
Members of the United Nations Security Council were left speechless on Monday (30 October) when Israel's ambassador to the world agency, Gilad Erdan, placed a yellow star on his suit and said: "Just like my grandparents, and the grandparents of millions of Jews, from now on, my team and I will wear yellow stars. We will wear this star until you wake up and condemn the atrocities of Hamas." | A passionate
(2023-10-31). Russian authorities detain 80 people over Dagestan airport hunt for Jews. firstpost.com Authorities have detained at least 80 people allegedly involved in antisemitic riots in Russia's Dagestan airport. | Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters stormed an airport in Russia's predominantly Muslim Dagestan region, where a plane from Israel had just arrived. The incident forced the security forces to close the airport and remove the demonstrators. | According to a report by Kommersant, the case has now been transferred to SKR, Russia's equivalent of the FBI, for investigation. | Some 150 suspects have so far been identified while searches are underway. | Videos from the Makhachkala airport showed some in th…
(2023-10-31). Elections not announced yet, but many possible candidates meet criteria — Kremlin. tass.com Dmitry Peskov noted that a different number of candidates could appear…
(2023-10-31). The UN is Ineffective but There Are No Alternatives: Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the United Nations (UN) is ineffective and fails to resolve major global conflicts, but it remains the only mechanism currently in existence. | RELATED: | "We believe that the UN system, despite its significant inefficiency in addressing crucial and vital issues on the global agenda, is the only international mechanism, and there are no alternatives," he asserted. | Peskov's comment…
(2023-10-31). Malaysia's communications ministry orders a 'kill switch' on concerts by foreign artists. channelnewsasia.com The order comes three months after UK band The 1975's lead vocalist Matty Healy criticised Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws and kissed a male bandmate onstage.
(2023-10-31). No plans to agree to ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli PM says. tass.com "In fighting Hamas and the Iranian axis of terror, Israel is fighting the enemies of civilization itself," Benjamin Netanyahu added…
(2023-10-31). No civilized country including India will tolerate Hamas horror: Netanyahu on India's stand on UN resolution. firstpost.com Days after UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for immediate and sustained humanitarian truce leading to cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called the resolution deeply flawed and said that no civilized country including India and others will tolerate the horror that unfolded. | India abstained in a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict on 27 October. The resolution, which does not contain the words 'Hamas' and 'hostage', was carried with 120 votes in favour and 14 a…
(2023-10-31). Ministers of Ethiopia and Venezuela hold meeting (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Yván Gil, who is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.
(2023-10-31). China's President congratulates Cuban scientist. plenglish.com Xi stated in a letter that international scientific and technological cooperation is a decisive trend. | The Chinese president stressed the "strong friendship" between the two countries, "forged by the older generation of leaders." | "I express sincere hope that China-Cuba cooperation in several fields, including technology, could continue to deepen in this new era to benefit the people of the two nations," he wrote. | At another point, the head of State noted that countries globally should jointly promote peace and the development of humanity through technological innovation. | Xi also highlighted the contribut…
(2023-10-31). Urban Forum in Cuba celebrates World Cities Day. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) World Cities Day is celebrated in Cuba on Tuesday in the context of the 10th Urban Forum, which is being held at the Conference Center in this capital under the guidance of the National Institute of Territorial Planning and Urbanism of Cuba.
(2023-10-31). Bolivia awaits credit from Chinese bank to industrialize zinc. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is waiting for a loan from the China Eximbank for 350 million dollars for the construction of a zinc refining plant in Oruro, after the delivery of the corresponding documentation by government authorities.
(2023-10-31). Brazilian court resumes trial against Bolsonaro. plenglish.com Bolsonaro faces an investigation for the alleged abuse of political and economic power during the last elections and illegal conduct during the commemorations of the Bicentennial of Independence on September 7th, 2022. | The ministers participating in the case are discussing whether the former president made use of the official structure of the party of the Bicentennial of Independence to hold a campaign event to re-elect himself. | On September 7th of last year, Bolsonaro attended the official parade at the Esplanade of the Ministries in Brasilia and then boarded a sound truck a few meters away to make an elect…
(2023-10-31). Nicaragua highlights development and recovery of tourism. plenglish.com Managua, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (InTur) highlighted the development and recovery experienced by the sector, which positions Nicaragua as the third country to visit in 2024, according to the Planeta Solitario platform.
(2023-10-31). Díaz-Canel applauds Cuba's successes in Santiago 2023. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the judo and tennis players of the Caribbean country who won gold medals at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.
(2023-10-31). El Salvador faces critical day due to the proximity of storm Pilar. plenglish.com San Salvador, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador faces a critical day due to the proximity of the storm Pilar about 300 kilometers from its coasts, the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), Fernando Lopez, said.
(2023-10-31). Cuba calls on the world to condemn U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today called on the international community to join his country in condemning the blockade imposed by the United States on the island for more than six decades.
(2023-10-31). Cuban F. M. arrived in the U.S. for UN vote against blockade. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez arrived today in New York to take part in the consideration of the project Necessity of putting an end to the US blockade imposed on Cuba, which will take place in the United Nations General Assembly.
(2023-10-31). Indonesia arrests 59 suspects who planned to attack the elections. plenglish.com Jakarta, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Indonesian authorities on Tuesday reported the arrest of 59 suspected members of two groups linked to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, who were suspected of planning attacks during the elections in February 2024…
(2023-10-31). Chinese astronauts land after successful space mission in Tiangong. plenglish.com Beijing, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) All three astronauts of the Chinese Shenzhou-16 mission returned to Earth successfully on Tuesday, after inhabiting for the first time the Tiangong space station, after its construction was completed.
(2023-10-31). Nearly 5,500 deaths due to traffic accidents in Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam's traffic accidents claimed the lives of 5,496 people between January and last October, a higher figure than the previous year, the National Road Safety Committee said today.
(2023-10-31). Strong earthquake shakes the north and center of Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shook today the north and center of Chile, with no personal or material damage reported so far.
(2023-10-31). China punishes 405,000 officials during anti-corruption campaign. plenglish.com According to statistics from the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Control and the National Supervisory Commission, 34 of those punished were senior officials at the provincial or ministerial levels. | In addition, 2,244 were from state departments or agencies, 16,000 from counties, 54,000 were from municipalities, 56,000 were general officials and 277,000 were from rural areas, enterprises and other organizations. | Most of the cases were linked to acts of embezzlement, misappropriation, forgery and extortion. | Since he took office in 2012, President Xi Jinping has strongly proposed an end to the four unde…
(2023-10-31). Mpox cases decrease, WHO keeps alert. plenglish.com Geneva, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) currently keeps its alert to the presence of mpox (monkeypox) cases in different nations, but it reported a decrease in the number of patients with the disease.
(2023-10-31). October: the month with highest number of homicides in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador reported 13 days without homicides in October to become the month with the highest incidence of this scourge so far in 2023, according to a report from the National Civil Police (PNC).
(2023-10-31). Ministers of Ethiopia and Venezuela hold meeting. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Yván Gil, who is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.
(2023-10-31). Why is Biden Cracking Down on Stock Buybacks in Just One Industry? inequality.org The Biden administration is giving companies a leg up in the competition for new subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing if they agree to forgo all stock buybacks for five years. The reasoning? These CHIPS program subsidies, explained Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, "should be used to expand in America, to out-innovate the rest of the world. …
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(2023-10-31). Sri Lanka's consumer prices falls 0.2% m/m in October – statistics dept. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Sri Lanka's key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Afghanistan ambush Sri Lanka to continue memorable World Cup campaign. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Israel-Palestine Conflict Gives Birth to a New U.S. Anti-War Movement. internationalviewpoint.org "The new anti-war movement is fighting against powerful, pro-war propaganda from the United States, Israel, and much of the media." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Pro-Palestine Ceasefire Movement Shakes the Democratic Party. internationalviewpoint.org "Despite the obdurate American political establishment, we protestors in the street are determined to stop U.S. support for Israel's war." | – | / |
(2023-10-31). Writing on the wall for Sunak and Starmer. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-10-31). China and Israel have a long history of cooperating in repression. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-10-31). China factory activity unexpectedly shrinks in Oct, dents recovery momentum. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Japan's Sept factory output rises less than expected. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-31). Mali armed forces discovered evidence of US mercenaries' presence in Anefis. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli Deep in the Sahel, Mali, with its vast deserts and cultural riches, has become the scene of many geopolitical maneuvers. Modern history teaches us to get used to the unexpected, but the recent events in Anefis are unprecedented. Information provided by FAMA (Mali Armed Forces) proves the activity of US PMC …
(2023-10-31). Outcomes of the 5-party summit. unitedworldint.com By Gàºrkan Demir reporting from Tehran, Iran The summit of the "Regional Cooperation Platform for the Establishment of Permanent Peace and Stability in the South Caucasus" took place in Tehran on 23 October. Commitment to develop partnerships, peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for the territorial integrity of neighboring countries. I followed the summit on …
(2023-10-31). We Want Them Infected: The integration of pseudoscience into the US pandemic response. wsws.org The new book by Dr. Jonathan Howard carefully traces how traditional attacks on medical science from the anti-vaccine movement were used by doctors around the Great Barrington Declaration to promote an ongoing political attack on public health.
(2023-10-31). Good chance that AI will achieve Artificial General Intelligence in 5 years, says Google AI Boss. firstpost.com More than a decade ago, Shane Legg, co-founder of Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence lab, made a bold prediction that by the year 2028, artificial intelligence (AI) would have a 50-50 chance of being as smart as humans. In a recent interview with tech podcaster Dwarkesh Patel, Legg reiterated his belief in this forecast, which he initially made on his blog at the end of 2011. | This prediction holds significant weight, especially in light of the ever-increasing interest and investment in the field of AI. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has long championed the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI)…
(2023-10-31). Biden administration unveils measures to combat rising antisemitism in US colleges. firstpost.com The Biden administration has unveiled plans to combat rising cases of antisemitism in US colleges since the start of the Israel-Palestine war on October 7. | After holding a meeting with senior Jewish leaders, US President Joe Biden said that he is "very concerned" about the sharp rise in antisemitism on college campuses and announced measures to combat the issue. | The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said its preliminary data showed a 388 per cent rise in antisemitic incidents in the US since October 7. The group reported 312 incidents including harassment, vandalism and assault. About 190 of those were directly li…
(2023-10-31). China's semiconductor state fund invests $2 billion in memory chip firm. firstpost.com According to public documents, China's state-backed chip investment fund invested 14.56 billion yuan ($1.99 billion) in Changxin Xinqiao, a memory chip business. | According to an Oct. 26 update to the company's registration information on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS), the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known as the "Big Fund," contributed 33.15% of the total registered capital of Changxin Xinqiao. | Changxin Xinqiao was created in 2021 in Hefei, Anhui province's easternmost city, according to company registration website Qichacha. | Zhao Lun, the g…
(2023-10-31). Female Israeli soldier abducted by Hamas on Oct 7 rescued by IDF during ground operation. firstpost.com
(2023-10-31). Israel missing from Chinese digital maps. firstpost.com
(2023-10-31). Pakistan: Cop among five killed in attack on police station in Balochistan. firstpost.com In the restive southwest region of Balochistan in Pakistan, terrorists attacked a police station on Wednesday, killing at least five people—including a policeman—and injuring two more. | Authorities reported that early in the morning, some twenty militants stormed the Naseerabad Police Station located in the Turbat district of the dangerous province. | Constables Essa and Hassan attempted to confront the attackers, but the former was slain while Hassan was overcome, according to District Police Officer Muhammad Baloch, who verified the attack. The two policemen's firearms were taken by the attacker.
(2023-10-31). Paris: Hijab clad woman shot by police after 'threatening to blow herself up' at metro station. firstpost.com After "threatening to blow herself up while screaming Allahu Akbar" and donning an Islamic veil in Paris, a lady was shot by police. | At least one bullet struck the victim during rush hour at the Paris Metro station Bibliothèque Franàßois-Miterrand. | After police were able to "isolate" the woman at the station, there was a standoff. | Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne placed the nation on its highest counterterrorism alert earlier this month after an attacker fatally killed a teacher and gravely injured two others. | Just after 8.30 a.m. this morning, armed police arrived at the station in response to compla…
(2023-10-31). 'Staying silent in face of evil': Israel envoy to UN vows to wear yellow star until UN condemns Hamas 'atrocities'. firstpost.com Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has criticised the UN Security Council for continuing to not condemn Hamas for its onslaught on Israel on October 7. | Erdan and other members of the Israeli delegation at the UN wore yellow star of David stickers with "Never Again" written in the middle as an affront to the Security Council's silence. | Erdan provocatively pledged to wear the badge until members of the body condemn Hamas "atrocities." | "Some of you have learned nothing in the past 80 years. Some of you have forgotten why this body was established," Erdan said, as he denounced the Security…
(2023-10-31). Thousands flee Myanmar after armed groups, junta forces clash near China border. firstpost.com There have been reports of thousands of displaced individuals, some of whom have crossed into China, as a result of coordinated attacks by three armed factions fighting for autonomy against the junta that was attempting to seize control of towns. | The junta's home minister, Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae, met with Wang Xiaohong, a member of China's cabinet, the State Council, in the capital Naypyidaw, according to a report by Global New Light of Myanmar. | Without providing specifics, the statement claimed that the two "discussed peace and tranquillity in border areas of the two countries" as well as cooperation on…
(2023-10-31). Apple's new 3nm M3 Silicon SoCs for next-gen Macs brings some industry-first features. firstpost.com Apple has unveiled its latest generation of computing chips, introducing the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, all designed to enhance Mac performance significantly. These cutting-edge chips represent a milestone as the first personal computer chips developed using state-of-the-art 3-nanometer process technology. Packed with more transistors in a smaller space, these chips promise to revolutionize speed and efficiency in Mac devices. | The new M3 chip family boasts a next-generation GPU that marks a substantial leap in graphics architecture for Apple's silicon. Apple touts this GPU as faster and more efficient, featuring a…
(2023-10-31). From M3 SoCs to new MacBook Pros, these are the biggest announcements from Apple's Scary Fast event. firstpost.com In a much-anticipated event, Apple's "Scary Fast" showcase has wrapped up, revealing an array of groundbreaking Macs powered by the latest iteration of Apple's proprietary chips. | Enthusiasts and tech aficionados eager to learn more about the event's highlights can find a comprehensive overview of the key announcements below. | Here are the biggest announcements from Apple's Scary Fast Mac launch event. | A Potent Lineup of M3 Chips | As anticipated, Apple's event prominently featured the unveiling of the all-new M3 chip series. The M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips are the focal points of this cutting-edge lineup, r…
(2023-10-31). Scary Fast: Apple launches new, superfast M3-Powered MacBook Pro series starting at Rs 1.69 Lakhs. firstpost.com Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro lineup, featuring the all-new M3 family of chips — M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. These powerful chips bring impressive performance improvements to the MacBook Pro, ensuring a remarkable user experience for various user groups. | The new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M3 chip, is designed for students, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals. It offers remarkable performance in both everyday tasks and professional applications. With a starting price of INR 169900, this laptop promises immense capabilities | Performance Upgrades for 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro Models | T…
(2023-10-31). Scary Fast: Apple updates the 24-inch iMacs with the powerful M3 SoCs, prices start at Rs 1.34 Lakhs. firstpost.com Apple has revealed the latest 24-inch iMac, powered by the impressive M3 chip, delivering enhanced performance and sustainability. This sleek all-in-one computer combines cutting-edge technology with a colorful design, making it suitable for various user groups. | The M3 chip offers a substantial performance upgrade to the iMac, featuring an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 24GB of unified memory. Compared to the previous generation with M1, the new iMac with M3 is up to 2 times faster, providing a significant boost in multitasking capabilities and creative tasks. | Outstanding Display and F…
(2023-10-31). The Shift: White House compares Palestine activists to Charlottesville fascists. mondoweiss.net 
At a briefing yesterday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre seemingly compared Palestine activists to the white supremacists who marched in Charlottesville, VA in 2017.
(2023-10-30). Mexico City Metro Line 1, renovated by a Chinese company, restarts operation. ecns.cn Metro Line 1 in Mexico City, renovated by a Chinese company, officially restarted operation on Sunday local time. Refurbishment work has helped modernize the line, which has been in operation for half a century.
(2023-10-30). Foreign companies rethinking India's biz environment. ecns.cn Multinationals face increasingly challenging business conditions in India as the South Asian nation's reputation as a lucrative investment choice increasingly appears to conceal significant risks for foreign investors, experts said..
(2023-10-30). Art to give cultural touch to sixth CIIE. ecns.cn Thanks to duty-free policy, 135 pieces of art valued at more than 1 billion yuan ($136 million) will vie with products, brands, services, technologies and content for the limelight at the upcoming sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
(2023-10-30). Policy may spur State insurers' equity play. ecns.cn China has revised its method of assessing the performance of State-owned commercial insurance companies, stressing more on long-term focus, according to a circular of the Ministry of Finance unveiled on Monday.
(2023-10-30). Xi calls for fully leveraging the strength of women. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the irreplaceable role of women in building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation, saying that efforts must be made to inspire women to contribute their wisdom and strength to Chinese modernization.
(2023-10-30). Medical team draws up plans for astronauts. ecns.cn A team of 15 senior medical personnel, equipped with a full array of first-aid medicines and medical equipment, has been tasked to provide support to the Shenzhou XVI and Shenzhou XVII crew members.
(2023-10-30). Mutual trust highlighted at security forum. ecns.cn China's armed forces are willing to join hands with all parties to continuously deepen mutual trust on security issues through improved architecture, enhanced governance and greater cooperation.
(2023-10-30). China to further improve its visa policies. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.
(2023-10-30). Palace Museum's new gallery sheds light on imperial printing history. ecns.cn A gallery displaying printing woodblocks opened at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Monday, the first such exhibition space of its kind since the museum opened to the public in 1925.
(2023-10-30). Stolen gold jewelry found in ceiling cavity of rental home. ecns.cn In an unexpected discovery, a bag of gold jewelry concealed in the ceiling of a rental home was identified as stolen items in a theft case in Zhejiang province.
(2023-10-30). PLA intercepts Philippine warship in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese military said on Monday that it had intercepted a Philippine warship that had illegally trespassed into the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.
(2023-10-30). China willing to strengthen security with Russia. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia to handle various kinds of security threats and challenges, and safeguard the strategic balance and stability in the world, according to the highest uniformed officer in the Chinese military.
(2023-10-30). Water conservancy taps into right efforts. ecns.cn China's local-level authorities are increasingly prioritizing investment effectiveness, focusing on water conservancy projects closely related to people's livelihoods.
(2023-10-30). Study reveals harsh environmental impact of illegal wildlife hunting. ecns.cn From January 2014 to March 2020, Chinese authorities won convictions in more than 9,000 cases involving illegal wildlife hunting.
(2023-10-30). Country largest trade partner of 25 BRI economies. ecns.cn China has become the largest trade partner of 25 economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, a report said.
(2023-10-30). China to further improve visa policies. ecns.cn Visa appointment service has seen improvement at Chinese embassies and consulates and China will continue to improve related policies, said a Foreign Ministry spokesperson at a press conference on Monday.
(2023-10-30). Shenzhou XVI crew land safely on Earth. ecns.cn The reentry capsule of the Shenzhou XVI manned spacecraft landed at 8: 11 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday morning at the Dongfeng Landing Site in Gobi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, successfully concluding a five-month mission, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
(2023-10-30). PLA blocks Philippine warship trespassing in waters off China's Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) blocked a Philippine warship that trespassed into waters off China's Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island) on Monday, amid escalated provocations by the Philippines around Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
(2023-10-30). Remains of Li Keqiang to be cremated on Nov. 2. ecns.cn The remains of Comrade Li Keqiang will be cremated in Beijing on Thursday.
(2023-10-30). Physicist demonstrates invisibility technology in Shanghai. ecns.cn In the future, everybody will have a Harry Potter invisibility cloak in the closet, said Chu junhao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai on Saturday.
(2023-10-30). Harry Potter's 'invisible cloak' expected to move from science fiction to reality: Chinese scientists. ecns.cn "Whether in real life or in the world of nature and animals there is a lot of 'invisibility', and this is not magic, is a scientific means,"Chu Junhao, infrared physicist and the academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2023-10-30). HIV/AIDS patients achieving improved outcomes. ecns.cn China has expanded HIV/AIDS therapy to cover over 90 percent of patients in the country, and for those already in treatment there is a 90 percent success rate, signifying major progress in tackling the disease.
(2023-10-31). Rehenes israelíes acusan a Netanyahu de impedir su liberación. telesurtv.net "¿Quieres matarnos a todos?", expresó una de las que aparentemente permanece cautiva desde el pasado 7 de octubre.
(2023-10-31). Israel mantiene asedio total contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud palestino mencionó que contabilizan más de 117.000 desplazados internos por las hostilidades.
(2023-10-31). Unicef señala aumento de niños asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El portavoz de Unicef, James Elder, señaló que la Franja de Gaza se ha convertido en "un cementerio de niños".
(2023-10-31). Unos 60 camiones con ayuda humanitaria entrarán a Gaza. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Media Luna de Egipto, este resulta el convoy más grande que ha cruzado el paso de Rafah.
(2023-10-31). Fuerzas yemeníes atacan Israel en represalia por asedio en Gaza. telesurtv.net El ejército sionista de Israel informó anteriormente de una "intrusión de aviones hostiles" que activó sirenas de advertencia en el área de Eilat, una ciudad turística en el mar Rojo…
(2023-10-31). Tribunal Electoral de Panamá: no hay condiciones para referendo minero. telesurtv.net Juncá aseveró que la Corte Suprema de Justicia está procesando demandas de inconstitucionalidad de la ley contra la legislación que permite el contrato minero (Ley 406).
(2023-10-31). Messi gana su octavo Balón de Oro. telesurtv.net Lionel Messi se afianza como el futbolista que más veces ha ganado este galardón.
(2023-10-31). Sismo de magnitud 5.4 sacude noreste de Jamaica. telesurtv.net El primer ministro, Andrew Holness, manifestó que no ha habido informes de muertes y que la evaluación inicial de los daños ha sido mínima.
(2023-10-31). Al menos dos muertos dejan incendios en el este de Australia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades emitieron la alerta máxima de emergencia, para la localidad de Queensland y las colindantes, por lo que deben "abandonar el lugar ante el peligro para la vida.
(2023-10-31). Egipto rechaza imposiciones del exterior sobre problema regionales. telesurtv.net El primer ministro egipcio aseguró, frente al cruce de Rafah, que la región no se estabilizará excepto con una solución de dos Estados.
(2023-10-31). Israel para transferencia de fondos a la Autoridad Palestina. telesurtv.net El titular de Finanzas apuntó que resulta "inconcebible" que se efectúen los fondos "como si nada hubiera pasado.
(2023-10-31). Venezuela: basta del genocidio contra el pueblo palestino. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado destacó que en varios países se han realizado numerosas movilizaciones en respaldo al pueblo palestino.
(2023-10-31). Idalys Ortiz gana noveno oro de Cuba en Juegos Panamericanos. telesurtv.net Además del oro de Idalys Ortiz, en los 90 kilogramos para hombres, el cubano Iván Silva también ganó el oro al igual que su compatriota Andy Granda en más de 100kg.
(2023-10-31). Tribunal oficializa resultados de balotaje en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El Tribunal Supremo Electoral informa que por medio del Decreto 5 — 2023 se da por concluido el proceso electoral 2023, cuyos resultados fueron oficializados y serán inalterables.
(2023-10-31). Presidente de Venezuela: basta del genocidio contra el pueblo palestino. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado destacó que en varios países se han realizado numerosas movilizaciones en respaldo al pueblo palestino.
(2023-10-31). Rinden homenaje a Diego Armando Maradona en su cumpleaños 63. telesurtv.net La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (Conmebol) posteó: "¡Diego Armando Maradona! Leyenda del fútbol mundial e ídolo de la Argentina. ¡Te extrañamos, Diego!"
(2023-10-31). Rusia: EE.UU. y sus satélites se benefician de la inestabilidad global. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ratificó la postura de su país para resolver el conflicto israelo-palestino: la creación de un Estado palestino soberano, independiente y de pleno derecho.
(2023-10-31). FIFA suspende a expresidente de federación española Luis Rubiales. telesurtv.net El expresidente de la Federación Española de Fútbol ya había sido inhabilitado provisionalmente de su cargo por 90 días.
(2023-10-31). Cinco canciones para recordar al cantautor Alí Primera. telesurtv.net Gracias a su compromiso con las causas justas, el cantautor Alí Primera fue bautizado como "El cantor del pueblo".
(2023-10-31). Brasil asume el segundo lugar en el medallero de los Juegos Panamericanos. telesurtv.net En una cerrada disputa siguen Canadá con 35 de oro, 32 de plata y 37 de bronce (104), y México, con 35 doradas, 21 plateadas y 32 de bronce (88).
(2023-10-31). Ascienden a 8.525 los muertos por los ataques del ejército de ocupación israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Desde el pasado día 7 de octubre, el ejército de ocupación Israel bombardea diariamente Gaza, y el viernes amplió sus operaciones terrestres en la Franja.
(2023-10-31). Ascienden a 8.525 los muertos por los ataques sionistas en Gaza. telesurtv.net Desde el pasado día 7 de octubre, el ejército de ocupación Israel bombardea diariamente Gaza, y el viernes amplió sus operaciones terrestres en la Franja.
(2023-10-31). Aumentan a 31 los periodistas asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net Entre las víctimas mortales hay 26 palestinos, cuatro israelíes y un libanés.
(2023-10-31). Asciende a 8.306 cifra de palestinos muertos durante asedio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Del número acumulado de víctimas mortales en Gaza desde el inicio de las hostilidades el 67 por ciento son niños y mujeres…
(2023-10-31). Constitucional chileno aprueba texto de nueva Carta Magna. telesurtv.net Con 33 votos a favor, 17 votos en contra y ninguna abstención fue cerrada la labor de órgano redactor.
(2023-10-31). Registran sismo de magnitud 6.6 en el norte de Chile. telesurtv.net Según comunicó el Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la Armada (SHOA) de Chile, el movimiento telúrico no reúne las características para provocas un tsunami en las costas del país suramericano.
(2023-10-31). Tormenta tropical Pilar deja dos muertos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Pilar ha generado lluvias intensas a partir de la noche de este lunes y se espera aumenten para el martes.
(2023-10-31). Declaran alerta amarilla en Honduras por avance de tormenta tropical. telesurtv.net La entidad exhortó a la población a tomar todas las medidas de prevención necesarias y seguir las informaciones del desarrollo del fenómeno.
(2023-10-31). Nicaragua declara alerta amarilla por tormenta tropical Pilar. telesurtv.net "Se declara el estado de alerta amarilla para todo el territorio nacional", según el comunicado emitido en Managua por Sistema Nacional para la Prevención, Mitigación y Atención de Desastres (Sinapred).
(2023-10-31). Continúan ataques entre Israel contra la resistencia libanesa y Siria. telesurtv.net Los medios israelíes informaron el lanzamiento de tres misiles desde Siria hacia tres sitios militares sionistas en el Golán sur ocupado.
(2023-10-31). Alertan sobre ríos crecidos por lluvias de tormenta Pilar en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Entre los ríos con mayores probabilidades de desbordarse, figuran Cahabón, Matanzas, Polochic, Sayaxché, Las Cruces y Usumacinta.
(2023-10-31). Venezuela entrega 26 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a México. telesurtv.net El donativo se realizó a nombre del presidente Nicolás Maduro y llegará a México en las próximas horas.
(2023-10-31). Venezuela y Etiopía fortalecen relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Caracas abogó por el mantenimiento de "una fuerte unidad dentro de foros multilaterales para beneficio mutuo".
(2023-10-31). Minuto a minuto de la ofensiva de la resistencia palestina. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.
(2023-10-31). Acusan a Ucrania de instigar disturbios antiisraelíes en Rusia. telesurtv.net "Los instigadores de esta acción son sin duda nuestros enemigos", afirmó el jefe de la república rusa de Daguestán.
(2023-10-31). USDA: 17 millones de hogares sufren inseguridad alimentaria en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La inseguridad alimentaria aumentó casi un tres por ciento respecto al 2021, cuando la entidad registró un 10,2 por ciento de hogares con inseguridad alimentaria.
(2023-10-31). TSJ de Venezuela suspende todo el proceso del evento de primarias. telesurtv.net En la sentencia emitida, el TSE ordena la suspensión de todos los efectos de las distintas fases del evento de primarias por ser ilegales e inconstitucionales.
(2023-10-31). Venezuela ofrece actualización sobre consulta por el Esequibo. telesurtv.net CNE de Venezuela habilita más de 20.6 millones de electores para referendo consultivo de Esequibo…
(2023-10-31). Asesinan a firmante del Acuerdo de Paz en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net La víctima fue identificada como Cenober Aguiar Mayor.
(2023-10-31). Cientos de muertos deja ataque israelí en campo de refugiados de Jabalia. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas sionistas ejecutaron ataques aéreos con seis bombas de fabricación estadounidense contra los edificios.
(2023-10-31). Menendez Should Resign and Take His Extremist Foreign Policies with Him. counterpunch.org 
Until last month, Senator Bob Menendez was one of the most powerful members of the US Congress. He has been chair (or ranking Democrat) of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for 13 years. Then the FBI found $480,000 in cash and $100,000 worth of gold bars in his home. He was indicted for accepting bribes in exchange for protecting
(2023-10-31). Igniting a Peace Fire, Even as War Rages. counterpunch.org 
Here's some advice you probably never got about parenting: Write your child's name on his or her leg or stomach, so that if — when — your building is bombed, the child can be identified when she's pulled from the rubble. Apparently, mothers in southern Gaza are doing this now, as the bombing intensifies. So
(2023-10-31). The World Does Not Need Illegal Sanctions. the World Needs Peace and Development. counterpunch.org 
the United States has — outside the UN system — exercised a sanctions policy in a unilateral manner. These US sanctions are not conducted through a discussion in the UNSC, nor have they any international credibility. In fact, US sanctions are illegal. They are a violation of the UN Charter and of a range of international treaties.
(2023-10-31). The Afterlife: A Trick or a Treat? Halloween Celebrations Past and Present. counterpunch.org 
In the past Halloween allowed people to celebrate the completion of the work of life (the production of food) to have the time to contemplate the absence of their forebears: the people who gave them life, nurtured them, and taught them the skills of survival. It is a time to make the young generation aware of their parents' temporary existence too, in a fun way.
(2023-10-31). Trump is Not Ordinary. counterpunch.org 
Trump is not ordinary in any way. And not only is he out-of-the-ordinary but he's got a wave of followers. Jack Smith and Judge Chutkan are very sensitive to the unique political situation right now. He's not an ordinary criminal because the crimes he's committed are not ordinary. How many people in our history have
(2023-10-31). Washington Post's David Ignatius and His Ignorance of the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
During the October War of 1973, I served as a senior Soviet intelligence analyst on the CIA's task force for providing intelligence to the White House. As a result, I can authoritatively expose the misinformation and flawed thinking in David Ignatius's account the war, which typically for the Washington Post supports Israeli interests.
(2023-10-31). Indian Wars Everywhere? counterpunch.org 
A 2011 monograph published by the US Army War College reflects on the similarities between the Indian Wars and the Global War on Terror: "It's not a stretch when looking at an early photo of military officers sitting in a circle with Indians having council or "pow-wow" over some grievance; just as we have seen
(2023-10-31). The Afterlife: A Trick or a Treat? Halloween Celebrations Past and Present. counterpunch.org 
In the past Halloween allowed people to celebrate the completion of the work of life (the production of food) to have the time to contemplate the absence of their forebears: the people who gave them life, nurtured them, and taught them the skills of survival. It is a time to make the young generation aware of their parents' temporary existence too, in a fun way.
(2023-10-31). Erasing the Context. counterpunch.org Paul Thornton, the Letters Editor of the Los Angeles Times was really angry. By 14 October 2023, he just had to vent, using the LA Times website to do so. So what had riled him up? Well, it had been a week during which he and others had watched as "hundreds of civilian Israelis were
(2023-10-31). Palestinians in occupied West Bank face closures, harassment and attacks. indybay.org Entrances to Palestinian villages, towns and cities are blocked, severely restricting commercial and civilian movement.
(2023-10-31). October 24, 2023: Summary of Israeli Violations Against Palestinians in the Occupied West. indybay.org The following is a summary of the violations carried out by Israeli forces and illegal settlers in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday until the predawn hours of Wednesday.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians, Soldiers Injure Three In Jerusalem. indybay.org On the evening of Oct 25, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked many Palestinians before Israeli colonizers attacked the residents, injuring three in the Suwwana neighborhood in occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizers Injure Many Palestinians Near Hebron. indybay.org On the evening of October 25, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked and injured many Palestinians before Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians, including a young man with special needs, in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians Near Nablus. indybay.org On October 26, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian farmers in Qusra town, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizers Injure Five Palestinians Near Ramallah. indybay.org On October 26, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers assaulted and injured five Palestinians east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizers Abduct Two Palestinians, Burn Lands, Near Nablus. indybay.org On October 28, illegal Israeli colonizers abducted two Palestinians and burnt Palestinian lands near Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Colonizer Kills A Palestinian Man Near Salfit. indybay.org An illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizer shot and killed, on the morning of October 28, a Palestinian man while he was picking olives on his land, in the central West Bank town of As-Sawiya, east of Salfit, the Ministry of Health confirmed.
(2023-10-31). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Ten Palestinians In Nablus. indybay.org On the night of October 28, Israeli soldiers shot ten Palestinians, one seriously, after many army vehicles invaded the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part.
(2023-10-31). Monday 10/30: Teach-In: No to Genocide, No to War, Ceasefire Now! Call for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-10-31). Biden Is a Genocide Denier and the "Enabler in Chief" for Israel's Ongoing War Crimes. indybay.org Genocide Denier in the White House…
(2023-10-31). #GazaSolidarityHalloween Trick or Treat flyer distro. indybay.org An urgent call to distribute flyers supporting Gaza tonight, alongside the usual Hallowe'en candy.
(2023-10-31). Wednesday 11/1: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-10-31). Wednesday 11/1: Abolition Means No More War: Free Palestine Now! indybay.org RSVP to get the link to join: bit.ly/Free-Palestine-23…
(2023-10-31). Sunday 11/5: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA…
(2023-10-31). anarchist halloween bingo card. indybay.org choose your own adventure…
(2023-10-31). Friday 11/3: Meta, Stop Censoring Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-10-31). Wednesday 11/1: Visioning Beyond the Parameters of Realism. indybay.org
(2023-10-31). The Israel-Palestine Conflict as an Echo of the Holocaust. indybay.org Are the US and the "West" using the Israel-Palestine conflict for their own purposes? | This article by Bruce Neuberger entitled "Israel's Kristalnacht" appeared October 25, 2023 in Counterpunch…
(2023-10-31). Deglaziers, Boosters & Vandal union Local 1312 now hiring at all Walgreens locations. indybay.org Direct action against financial district Walgreens claimed by Deglaziers, Boosters & Vandals Union Local 1312. Images show progress in moving out financial district Walgreens. Come join the fun we are hiring!
(2023-10-31). The Military Is Conducting Surveillance of Marijuana Dispensaries. indybay.org The military at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA is conducting surveillance of marijuana dispensaries, claiming that marijuana users violate Federal law and pose a threat to the military base.
(2023-10-31). Saturday 11/4: Sacramento Stands with Palestine! indybay.org Arden Fair Mall…
(2023-10-31). Saturday 11/11: Armistice Day: WWI, the War to End All Wars and The Forgotten Promise, with Jack Erickson. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2023-10-31). Japan announces sanctions on Hamas-related individuals amid Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Japan imposes sanctions against nine people and a company over their alleged links to the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, amid Israel's brutal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). 'Hamas' Al-Aqsa Storm result of years of oppression; Israeli genocide no sign of victory'. presstv.ir Iran's highest-ranking military commander says Palestinians decided to stand up against Israel instead of giving in to their gradual death at the hands of the occupying regime.
(2023-10-31). Gaza genocide will not last a single day without US, Europe support: Leader's aide. presstv.ir A senior Iranian official says Israel's genocide in Gaza will not last even a single day without the US and Europe support.
(2023-10-31). Gaza will run out of blood bags next week, blood bank manager warns. presstv.ir The manger of the Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza warns that the besieged enclave will run out of blood bags next week amid Israel's savage attacks.
(2023-10-31). Israeli war machine targets area near Gaza's Al-Quds Hospital. presstv.ir The Red Crescent says some 14,000 people have sought shelter there.
(2023-10-31). 'Israel has dropped more than 18,000 tons of explosives on Gaza'. presstv.ir Palestinian officials say the Israeli regime has dropped more than 18,000 tons of explosives on Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Iran, Qatar FMs discuss ways to end Israeli war on Gaza. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian exchanges views with his Qatari counterpart about ways to end the genocidal Israeli war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). Russia says US paralyzed Security Council, blocked resolution on Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Russia's UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has blamed the United States for the ongoing atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). Tel Aviv says struck 300 'targets' in Gaza in 24 hours as civilian death toll mounts. presstv.ir The Israeli military says it attacked about 300 targets in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
(2023-10-31). 'Top US commanders directing Israeli genocidal war; Tel Aviv's defeat definite'. presstv.ir A top Iranian general says high-profile American military commanders have gone to Tel Aviv to aid and abet the Israeli regime in its brutal military operations against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, root cause of conflict: China. presstv.ir China says the root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies in the long-term illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories by the Tel Aviv regime.
(2023-10-31). Israel must be held accountable for war crimes in Gaza: Oman. presstv.ir Oman urges the international community to open an impartial investigation into Israel's unjust actions in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Muslims in US mount pressure on Biden for Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir US Muslims mount pressure on President Joe Biden for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Iran's FM meets with Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar's Doha. presstv.ir Iran's FM meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar's Doha in second such meeting since the conflict in Gaza started.
(2023-10-31). Protest outside French embassy in Beirut in solidarity with Gaza. presstv.ir People in Lebanon's capital Beirut rallied near the French embassy to show support for Palestinians.
(2023-10-31). Constant Israeli bombardment turning Gaza into 'graveyard of children': UNICEF. presstv.ir UNICEF spokesperson decries rising number of child deaths in the besieged Gaza strip since Oct. 7…
(2023-10-31). 400 killed, injured as Israel bombs Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza. presstv.ir At least 400 Palestinians have been killed and injured after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). Iran FM on 2nd visit to Qatar since Israel waged war on Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister travels to Doha to discuss with Qatari officials new initiatives aimed at ending Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Gaza wakes up to barrage of explosions after Israeli PM dismisses ceasefire. presstv.ir Gaza is rocked by a barrage of explosions following Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of a ceasefire in the widening conflict.
(2023-10-31). Demonstrators flood Wall St in New York demanding justice for Palestinians. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in New York City to express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Thousands march in support of Palestinians in UK, France, Switzerland. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in UK, France and Switzerland call for a ceasefire as Israel's army intensifies its assault on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-10-31). Thousands march in support of Palestinians in Sydney. presstv.ir Thousands of Palestinian supporters rallied in Sydney on Sunday, calling for an end to the violence in Gaza.
(2023-10-31). More children killed in Gaza in 3 weeks than annual total over past 4 years: NGO. presstv.ir Figures show more children have been killed in Gaza in three weeks than the annual total in global conflicts over the past 4 years.
(2023-10-31). Israel achieved nothing in attempted ground invasion of Gaza: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir Islamic Jihad says Israel's recent attempt to invade the Gaza Strip proved futile and failed to achieve any of the regime's goals.
(2023-10-31). Hamas says Israeli tanks forced to retreat from Gaza border after fierce fighting. presstv.ir Hamas says Israel's nonstop airstrikes on the frontlines are proof the Palestinian fighters have the upper hand in the battle.
(2023-10-31). Leaked document reveals Israel plans forced displacement of Gazans into Sinai Peninsula. presstv.ir A leaked document shows the Israeli regime plans to transfer civilian population of Gaza into Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
(2023-10-31). Iran's deputy FM: Israel will be annihilated if war on Gaza expands. presstv.ir An Iranian deputy foreign minister says if Israel keeps up its ongoing war against Gaza, it will lead to the regime's total annihilation.
(2023-10-31). Thousands rally in The Hague against Israel's war on Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of people demonstrate in The Hague to condemn Israel's war of aggression on Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Putin: US, West to blame for Gaza crisis, they need constant chaos in West Asia. presstv.ir Russia's president says the US and its allies are to blame for the crisis in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli regime has been waging a bloody war.
(2023-10-31). Al-Quds Brigades: Enemy depicts false picture of its ground invasion against Gaza. presstv.ir A spokesman for al-Quds Brigades dismisses Israel's alleged ground advances in its war of aggression against Gaza.
(2023-10-31). Yemeni army launches large-scale ballistic, drone strikes on Israeli targets. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have launched large-scale military strikes against Israeli targets in the occupied territories in support of the Palestinian people.
(2023-10-31). Rockets, drones target two US military bases in Syria, Iraq. presstv.ir US military bases come under rocket and drone attacks in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, and neighboring Iraq.
(2023-10-31). Drone shots show destruction after hurricane Otis in Mexico, food and water worries persist. presstv.ir The number of people dead and missing due to Hurricane Otis has risen to nearly 100.
(2023-10-31). Biden's executive order enforces new rules for AI. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden issues a far-reaching executive order aiming at ensuring protection against threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) amid growing concerns about its potential impact ranging from national security to public health.
(2023-10-31). Thousands rally worldwide in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets worldwide to show support for Palestinians.
(2023-10-31). New Zealanders march in the capital to show support for Palestine. presstv.ir Thousands of New Zealanders rallied in the capital Wellington, marching to Parliament House in support of the Palestinian people.
(2023-10-31). At least 32 dead after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir The death toll from a fire at a mine owned by ArcelorMittal in Kazakhstan rose to 32 people on Saturday, with searches underway for 14 miners still missing.
(2023-10-31). Pro-Palestinian demonstrations take place in Paris despite ban. presstv.ir Demonstrations of support and solidarity for Palestinians take place in France's capital despite a ban.
(2023-10-31). Bangladesh police clash with opposition protesters in Dhaka. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of opposition supporters filled the streets of Bangladesh's capital.
(2023-10-31). Iran president: Condemnation of Israel at UN General Assembly important achievement. presstv.ir Iran's president hails the recent condemnation of Israel through a UN General Assembly resolution as an important achievement.
(2023-10-31). Iran reaffirms support for referendum as viable solution to Palestinian issue. presstv.ir Iran says holding a referendum in Palestine can serve as a fundamental and political solution to the Palestinian issue.
(2023-10-31). 'You want us to die, you want army to kill us,' Israeli captives tell Netanyahu. presstv.ir Hamas has released a video of the three captured women voicing outrage at Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2023-10-31). UN envoy: Iran will give 'decisive' response to any threat to its security, national interests. presstv.ir Iran says it will give a decisive response if any threat is posed to its security and national interests.
(2023-10-31). Oct 31, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
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(2023-10-30). Makhachkala Airport likely to reopen on October 31. tass.com Federal Air Transport Agency noted that the airport will be authorized to open only after law enforcement agencies conduct a complete investigation of the airport terminal, airfield, and surrounding region…