(2021-10-12). Kabul Dairies Part 17: In this dead end! greenleft.org.au The Taliban are hunting down women's rights activists in Kabul. Yasmeen Afghan files this account of one such activist who is now underground.
(2021-10-12). From the archives of NATO's peace award recipient Nancy Pelosi. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Subject: [stopnato] Afghanistan: New US House Speaker Pledges Support For Expanded War Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17: 13: 58 -0800 (PST) From: Rick Rozoff <@yahoo.com> Reply-To: stopnato@yahoogroups.com To: Stop NATO
(2021-10-12). US War In Afghanistan Is Over, Says Biden. But US Remains At War. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image20 years after 9/11, the US still is at a global war against terror. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | In the aftermath of Afghanistan withdrawal, the US still has around 750 military bases abroad in at least 80 foreign countries, according to an estimate by David Vine, a political science professor at the American University in Washington, DC. First of all, the very pr…
(2021-10-12). The Taliban has many suitors lining up to help. asiatimes.com 
The Taliban have been getting many suitors lately. They are far from the "pariah" that the Biden administration thought they were destined to be. During the past month alone, the Taliban received six suitors from the region and beyond offering courtship — the foreign minister of Qatar; the special envoys of Russia, China and Pakistan; …
(2021-10-12). Azerbaijan Induced Its Isolation When It Had Potential To Be Regional Hub. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageIran and India opt for Armenia instead of Azerbaijan for regional connectivity project. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Azerbaijan, with the backing of Turkey and Syrian mercenaries, were the undisputed victors of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War after reclaiming most of the territory from Armenian control. It was expected that with most of Nagorno-Karabakh under Baku's control, new trade and transportation corridors would open and ensure that Azerbaijan became an indispensable connectivity hub in the Caucasus. Although there is a possibility for a trade corridor…
(2021-10-12). Russian foreign minister notes attempts to escalate situation in Asia. tass.com According to Lavrov, some narrow political structures and military blocs, sticking to the logic of the cold war and a policy of containment, "contribute to the destabilization of the situation in Asia"
(2021-10-12). Muqtada The Conqueror gains ground in Iraqi poll. asiatimes.com 
It would be tempting to picture the Iraqi parliamentary elections last Sunday as a geopolitical game-changer. Well, it's complicated — in more ways than one. Let's start with the abstention rate. Of the 22 million eligible voters able to choose 329 members of Parliament from 3,227 candidates and 167 parties, only 41% chose to cast …
(2021-10-12). Russia tells Nuland of new red line. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Though the U.S. military was in Kyrgyzstan from 2001 onward, as Washington's NATO ally Germany was in Uzbekistan and France in Tajikistan. Moscow: We will not tolerate U.S. military presence in Central Asia. Poland. Estonia. Latvia. Lithuania. Finland. Sweden. Ukraine. Moldova. Bulgaria. Romania. The Czech Republic. Hungary. Albania. Serbia/Kosovo. Bosnia. Croatia. Montenegro. Macedonia. Georgia. Azerbaijan. …
(2021-10-12). UK Says It Is Increasing Asia 'Footprint' as Warship Docks in Singapore. news.antiwar.com The UK's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth "Our recent integrated review highlighted the importance of the Indo-Pacific and the UK's intent to tilt here and have an increased footprint, and much more persistent presence," Commodore Steve Moorhouse, the commander of the Queen Elizabeth's strike group, told Reuters. | "What better way to just show that off in the first instance,…
(2021-10-12). NATO strengthens partnership with Azerbaijan following last year's war in the Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijan, NATO discuss issues of partnership First Deputy Minister of Azerbaijan — Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijani army, Lieutenant General Karim Valiyev met with Chief of the Partnerships Directorate of the NATO Allied Powers Command Operations, Rear Admiral Bulent Turan, on October 12…. Greeting the guest, Valiyev noted that after the victory of …
(2021-10-12). Indian foreign secretary visits Sri Lanka amid rising tensions with China. wsws.org New Delhi, which is uneasy about growing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka, used the visit to remind Colombo about US and Indian geostrategic plans and expectations.
(2021-10-12). Indian Soldiers Kill 5 Suspected Rebels In Kashmir, A Day After 5 Indian Soldiers Were Slain In Clashes. southfront.org 
On October 12th, Indian government forces reportedly killed five suspected rebels in two clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir. This took place…
(2021-10-12). Iran Begins Large-Scale Air Defense Drills. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 12th, Iran's Armed Forces launched a large-scale military exercise, involving air defense units and domestically-developed military hardware. | The joint aerial maneuvers, attended by air defense divisions of the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and codenamed Modafean Aseman Velayat 1400 (Guardians of Velayat Sky 1400), kicked off in the country's central desert areas. | During the exercises, domestically-developed, air defense missil…
(2021-10-12). Epitaph for a Failed US Occupation: The Late Gen. Odierno's Arch-Nemesis Muqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The elections in Iraq have brought it briefly back into U.S. headlines, though it is a long time since Americans have given the mess they made there any thought. The late Gen. Ray Odierno, the former head of the 8.5-year-long occupation of Iraq who died on Saturday, once fingered a …
(2021-10-12). Gaza's little miracles . electronicintifada.net A number of children were found alive after coming under Israeli bombardment.
(2021-10-12). North Korea Holds Weapons Exhibition As Kim Vows Future "Invincible Military" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 11th, North Korea held an exhibition of weapons systems in Pyongyang, showcasing an intercontinental ballistic missile, among other weapons. | Kim Jong Un reviewed the rare exhibition and vowed to build an "invincible" military, as he accused the United States of creating regional tensions and lacking action to prove it has no hostile intent toward the North, state media reported. | In an apparent continued effort to drive a wedge between Washington and Seoul, Kim also used his speec…
(2021-10-12). Philippines overwhelmed by COVID-19 onslaught. indybay.org Amid a devastating COVID surge, and with fewer than 22 million people fully vaccinated in a population of 110 million, the Duterte government is overseeing a social disaster.
(2021-10-12). Military Situation In Syria On October 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 13 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On October 11, unknown aircraft reportedly attacked areas near Bukamal city | On October 11, six civilians were killed and 17 others were injured by a car bomb explosion in the city of Afrin | On October 12, a car bomb explosion was reported in t…
(2021-10-12). Assassination Attempt Targeted Molham Team Manager In Syria's Al-Bab (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 12th, an explosion took place in the city of al-Bab in the Syria's Aleppo governorate. | An improvised explosive device planted in a car exploded next to the Ihsan mosque in the city of al-Bab. | The explosion was likely an assassination attempt. The IED was planted in the car of the director of the office of the Molham Volunteer Team in al-Bab. He was identified as Muhammad Abu Fatooh. | No casualties were reported as a result of the explosion, and Muhammad Abu Fatooh managed to survive. The IED detonated at the moment when the man got into his car. | Molham Volunteering…
(2021-10-12). "NATO's southern flank at risk": report says Biden backs $6 billion F-16 deal with Turkey. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Biden administration reportedly backs Turkey's $6B F-16 deal request Turkey's request for Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to upgrade its existing warplanes is valued at $6 billion (TL 54.02 billion), according to Turkish sources who spoke to two different media organizations Tuesday. Considering U.S. Congress' opposition to Ankara purchasing arms due to …
(2021-10-12). Military Situation In Yemen On October 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 240 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On October 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Maheliyah district | On October 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Dhaher district | On October 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 50 airstrikes on the Abdiyah district | On October 11, Saudi-led coalition warp…
(2021-10-11). Indigenous Rights Lawyer Killed During March In Chile. telesurenglish.net Human rights activist Denisse Cortez was seriously injured during an Indigenous People Mapuche's march that took place in Italy Square in Santiago City on Sunday morning. | RELATED: | A few hours later, this 43-year-old woman, who was studying law and was a member of the Popular Defender's Office, died during an operation carried out at the Santiago Emergency Hospital. | The Military Police (Carabineros) say that C…
(2021-10-11). Monday 10/11: Annual Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony on Indigenous People's Day (broadcast). indybay.org Radio broadcast on KPFA 94.1 FM or IITC Facebook page…
(2021-10-11). Israel/Palestine: Facebook Censors Discussion of Rights Issues. juancole.com Human Rights Watch — (Washington, DC) — Facebook has wrongfully removed and suppressed content by Palestinians and their supporters, including about human rights abuses carried out in Israel and Palestine during the May 2021 hostilities. The company's acknowledgment of errors and attempts to correct some of them are insufficient and do not address the scale …
(2021-10-11). U.S. And Taliban Meet For First Time Since August, Discuss Humanitarian Aid, Security, Terrorism. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A round of talks between US representatives and the Taliban concluded on October 10th, making it the first time the two sides negotiate after the group took over Afghanistan in August. | Local media reporting from Doha said that the Afghan delegation had described the two-day bilateral talks as "positive." | The Taliban said the talks "went well," with Washington freeing up the flow of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after agreeing not to link such assistance to the formal recognition of the T…
(2021-10-11). Headlines for October 11, 2021. democracynow.org Merck Seeks FDA Approval for Antiviral COVID-19 Pill, COVID-19 Death Toll in Brazil Tops 600,000, "Shameful and Dangerous": Oxfam Slams New Deal on Global Minimum Corporate Tax, Up to 72 Die in Suicide Blast at Shiite Mosque in Afghanistan, Record Low Turnout Reported for Iraq's Parliamentary Elections, Lights Go Out in Lebanon After Electrical Grid Collapses, Taiwan Vows Not to Bow to Pressure from China as Tension Escalates, Libya: Six Refugees Shot Dead at Overcrowded Prison Camp, 70,000 March in Brussels Demanding Action on Climate Emergency, Report: Sen. Sinema Wants to Cut $100B in Climate Funds, Abortion B…
(2021-10-11). US to Provide Food Aid to Afghanistan, Via Taliban. news.antiwar.com The US held its first talks with the Taliban since the end of the Afghan War, meeting in Doha to discuss several matters, including recognition of the de facto government. | The US is refusing recognition, at least for now, and the talks are said to have ended
(2021-10-11). Daniel Ellsberg On The CIA Plan To Kidnap And Possibly Kill Julian Assange, The End Of The Afghanistan Occupation, And The Ongoing Us Drone War. counterpunch.org There are many things to say about Legendary Whistleblower, Daniel Ellsberg. First and foremost of course is that he blew the whistle on the big lies behind the US Justification for the Vietnam war. Indeed, in 1967 while at the Rand Institute Daniel Ellsberg worked on the top-secret McNamara Study, US Decision Making in Vietnam, which
(2021-10-11). What Does India Get Out of Being Part of 'The Quad'? towardfreedom.org Australia has joined the U.S. and U.K. games to contain China, leaving India unclear in the Quad and isolated in Asia. Tied to the waning imperial power of the United States, India is gradually losing strategic autonomy.
(2021-10-11). Women hold up half the sky: how China eradicated extreme poverty. peoplesdispatch.org 
Grandmother He was born three years after the Chinese Revolution, into a poor village in the southwestern province of Guizhou. At the time, China was the world's 11th poorest country — that is, only eight African and two Asian countries were poorer than China in terms of per capita GDP. A "century of humiliation" at the hands of European and Japanese imperialism and a bloody civil war turned the world's largest economy in the early 19thcentury to one of the poorest by the time the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. This history left devastating imprints on the life of the people, particularly p…
(2021-10-11). China's winter warriors rout US Marines, UK's MI6. asiatimes.com 
Chinese President Xi Jinping, besieged by crises from China Evergrande to power outages, may take some comfort in recent news: A human wave of enthusiastic citizens is storming his nation's cinemas. The historical blockbuster Chinese are watching in record numbers is state-funded Korean War epic Battle at Lake Changjin. Its popularity suggests that Beijing's drive …
(2021-10-11). Azerbaijan cut through Gordian knot of international law with war — Aliyev. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijan, by itself, ensured implementation of UN Security Council resolutions — President Aliyev Azerbaijan, by itself, ensured the implementation of the abovementioned UN Security Council resolutions; resolved the 30-year-long conflict and restored its territorial integrity and historical justice by military-political means. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is left in the past, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan …
(2021-10-11). Non-Aligned Countries Call for Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) President Ilham Aliyev criticized developed countries whose nationalism prevents a more equal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the world. | RELATED: | "Vaccine disparity is very large," Azerbaijan President Aliyev said during the opening of the commemorative meeting of the 60th Anniversary of the NAM first conference in Belgrade, Serbia. | Besides asking countries to a…
(2021-10-11). Border accusation against Chinese soldiers fabricated, says official. ecns.cn Recent reports in Indian media that Chinese soldiers had been detained for "crossing the border "are purely fabricated, a Chinese military source said on Saturday.
(2021-10-11). At least 5 Indian soldiers shot dead in Kashmir in deadliest violence since February. rt.com 
Gun battles breaking out in Indian Kashmir in a mountain pass dividing the disputed Himalayan territory with Pakistan have resulted in the death of at least five soldiers and two militants in the deadliest attack since February. | On Monday, Colonel Devender Anand announced that "One JCO [junior commissioned officer] and four soldiers were killed during a search operation probably by infiltrators… The operation is ongoing." | Anand added that they had been transferred to a local medical facility but died from their injuries. | Two militants were also killed, with security forces in the north of the region sh…
(2021-10-11). When People Go Rogue, the Nation's Rulers Are Bound to Think of Changing Them. zcomm.org The Indian republic is saddled with a madness that, if not curbed with an iron hand and by loyal institutions, can rapidly drag democracy into anarchy…
(2021-10-11). US Sanctions Cambodia for Cutting Strings to US-backed Puppets. newatlas.report October 11, 2021 (The New Atlas) — The US is targeting individuals in the Cambodian government with sanctions for allegedly "suppressing democracy." In reality Cambodia is defending against US-funded interference. Cambodia's main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) is literally based in Washington D.C. with exiled politicians fleeing to the US and conspiring …
(2021-10-11). No, Renewables didn't cause the Global Energy Crisis; Strangling Iranian Gas and failing to put in Enough Wind and Solar Did. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — As the world starts back up after the pandemic, the price of energy is spiking, as Pippa Stevens at CNBC explains. The flacks for dirty energy are trying to blame renewables for the jump in energy costs this fall in Europe and China, but frankly that is ridiculous. Demand for …
(2021-10-11). 'Badly Made Fake News': Venezuelan Minister for Defense on Semana Magazine's 'Maduro's Missiles' Piece. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Defense Vladimir Padrino López described an article about alleged Venezuelan arms purchases from Iran and Russia, published by Colombia's Semana magazine, as "a mess" and "badly assembled fake news." | On Sunday, October 10, the journalist Madelein García shared a video on Twitter about the statements offered by the senior military commander. She indicated that the "investigation" published on Saturday, October 9, by the Colombian media outlet was full of "lies," and was "a badly made montage." However, she added, "that is not surprising" because "it is a news outlet that belongs to the Co…
(2021-10-11). UK Funding for Land Mine Clearance Scrapped in Lebanon, Iraq and S. Sudan. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-11). Process, Novelties And Prospects Of Parliamentary Elections In Iraq. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Early voting in parliamentary elections took place in Iraq. It was marked by a record-breaking low turnout, according to the election commission. In particular, this is largely due to the Iraqi youth, who massively boycotted the vote. In this regard, the Government is already taking measures, preparing for a possible new wave of protests soon after the announcement of the results. | The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), Jalil Adnan, told AFP news agency hours before the polls closed on October 10th that the turnout was estima…
(2021-10-11). Iraqi Forces Capture Deputy of Late Daesh Leader Baghdadi, Iraqi PM Says. sputniknews.com It was previously reported that Daesh* affiliates had attacked a polling station in the northern Iraqi governorate of Kirkuk, injuring a police officer.
(2021-10-11). ISIS Deputy Leader Sami Jassim Al-Jabouri Captured By Iraqi Intelligence Forces. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 11th, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi confirmed the arrest of one the most senior ISIS leaders as a result of a 'complex external operation' carried out by the Iraqi National Intelligence Service. | Sami Jassim Al-Jabouri was detained by Iraqi security forces in a detailed security operation. | According to U.S. Treasury, Sami Jassim Al-Jabouri (a.k.a. Hajji Hamid and Haji Hamad) was ISIS's "shari'a council chief and second in command in southern Mosul, Iraq" in 2014, weeks after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was declared "Caliph Ibrahim." The group's slain leader was kil…
(2021-10-11). Rights groups launch initiative demanding PayPal services in Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org While PayPal operates in over 200 countries, including many affected by years of war and civil conflict, it does not provide services in Palestine. Rights groups have condemned this discriminatory policy against Palestinians as residents of the illegal Israeli settlements in the same area have access to PayPal services…
(2021-10-11). Lebanon and Syria under Siege. orinocotribune.com By Tim Anderson — Oct 5, 2021 | While the peoples of both countries have common origins, a key problem is, as many politically conscious Lebanese say: in Syria, there is a state, while in Lebanon there is a sectarian cartel of clans ruled by a handful of families. | How is it that, after ten years of war, the streets of Damascus are clean, basic food and services are available while Beirut remains a stinking metropolis of billionaires and beggars? | Separated by colonial design, neighbors Syria and Lebanon have evolved very different characters as nation-states and — more recently — have responde…
(2021-10-11). Huge fire breaks out near oil facility in S Lebanon (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com A large fire broke out near an oil facility in Southern Lebanon on Monday morning.
(2021-10-11). 'Boycott Tour' Demands Justice And Liberation For Palestine. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, 6 October, activists marched through downtown Vancouver, Canada, as part of the Boycott Tour, drawing attention to the complicity of corporations, universities and government institutions in Canada in the ongoing colonization, occupation and apartheid throughout occupied Palestine. | The march took place as part of Palestine Action Week, five days of collective action in solidarity with Palestinians and their fight for liberation, and against settler-colonialism, apartheid, and imperialist violence. Palestine Action Week was organized by a coalition of Vancouver-area groups, including Palestinian Yo…
(2021-10-11). Palestine Goes International: On Palestinian Achievements in Sports Throughout the Decades. orinocotribune.com By Issam Khalidi — Oct 8, 2021 | Throughout decades, sports were a mirror that reflected Palestinian reality and portrayed it with all its details. The Palestinian struggle has always been multilateral and sport was one of them. Sports developments have been parallel to and overlapping with political developments, and were not isolated from harsh conditions that were afflicting the Palestinian people before and after the Nakba, Catastrophe, of 1948. | Moreover, sport has been structured and employed to help the Palestinian cause, it went hand in hand with the national-liberation movement — represented…
(2021-10-11). "Boycott Tour" Demands Justice And Liberation During Vancouver Palestine Action Week. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, 6 October, activists marched through downtown Vancouver, Canada, as part of the Boycott Tour, drawing attention to the complicity of corporations, universities and government institutions in Canada in the ongoing colonization, occupation and apartheid throughout occupied Palestine.
(2021-10-11). Nobel Peace Prize's Maria Ressa: a US Citizen Funded by the US Government. newatlas.report October 11, 2021 (The New Atlas) — Maria Ressa — awarded the Nobel Peace Prize — is promoted by the Western media as a heroic, brave, independent journalist standing up to the government of the Philippines and its president, Rodrigo Duterte. What is left buried in articles about Maria Ressa is that she's actually an …