(2022-10-22). Condemn brutal Sri Lankan police attack on student demonstration! wsws.org The ongoing police attacks on student demonstrations are another indication that the Wickremesinghe government will use its repressive powers to crush all those opposing its IMF austerity measures.
(2022-10-22). India exhibits its state-of-the-art weapons. journal-neo.org 
The 12th International Defense Exhibition DefExpo 2022 opened on October 18 in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Defense ministers from 25 countries are expected to attend the exhibition, with representatives from 75 countries participating. The theme of the exhibition is "The Path to Pride," reflecting Republic Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intention to make India …
(2022-10-22). Gases found in asteroid Ryugu samples: Japanese scientists. ecns.cn Gases were discovered in the sample collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe from the asteroid Ryugu, Japanese scientists said.
(2022-10-22). Chinese experts' advice to help Pakistan in rehabilitation of flood-hit areas: official. ecns.cn Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan (NDMA) Inam Haider Malik said his country would benefit from the advice of the visiting Chinese flood control expert group in the rehabilitation process of flood-hit people.
(2022-10-22). Saturday 10/22: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Ocean andWater Streets, Santa Cruz…
(2022-10-22). Official inquiry into Japanese ruling party's ties to right-wing cult. wsws.org The LDP's extensive links to the Unification Church only came into the public spotlight following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 8 in Nara.
(2022-10-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Thousands of Punjab government administrative workers strike; Delhi Municipal Corporation sanitation workers strike indefinitely; Alumina refinery workers in Australia strike; New Zealand: Nurses, academics and SCG oil and gas workers strike for higher pay.
(2022-10-22). Saturday 11/5: Inherent Tribal Sovereignty in Practice: Government-to-Government Relationships in California. indybay.org Hybrid Event: Zoom or Horticulture 2 Meeting Hall (HORT 2) at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz | Registration Links: linktr.ee/aircucsc…
(2022-10-22). Fidel Castro: Un pueblo que no tembló en la Crisis de Octubre, ese pueblo no podrá ser jamás vencido. cubadebate.cu Se cumplen 60 años del aniversario de la Crisis de Octubre. Por esta razón el sitio web Fidel Soldado de las Ideas y Cubadebate comparte algunas ideas del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz sobre este hecho histórico…
(2022-10-22). Unicef denuncia grave desnutrición en menores de edad en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Al menos 1 de cada 9 menores de cinco años sufre desnutrición aguda severa en las provincias afectadas por inundaciones.
(2022-10-21). Houston Astros vence otra vez a New York Yankees y está a medio camino de la Final. cubadebate.cu Los Houston Astros vencieron este jueves 3-2 a los New York Yankees y toman ventaja de 2-0 en el global de la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Americana. Sin duda alguna, la estrella del encuentro fue el estadounidense Alex Bregman, pues con su bate logró conectar un cuadrangular de tres carreras en la parte baja del tercer inning.
(2022-10-21). Houston Astros vence otra vez a New York Yankees y está a medio camino de la Serie Mundial. cubadebate.cu Los Houston Astros vencieron este jueves 3-2 a los New York Yankees y toman ventaja de 2-0 en el global de la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Americana. Sin duda alguna, la estrella del encuentro fue el estadounidense Alex Bregman, pues con su bate logró conectar un cuadrangular de tres carreras en la parte baja del tercer inning.
(2022-10-21). World Mayors Summit invests in climate change. america.cgtn.com World mayors have announced a record investment of more than a billion dollars to tackle the climate emergency around the globe, particularly in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
(2022-10-21). CICA on course to the establishment of the Asian Union. journal-neo.org The sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) an international forum uniting the states of the Asian continent with the mission of strengthening relations to ensure stability and security in the region has ended in Astana. Official representatives of more than 30 states of the Asian region …
(2022-10-21). Opinion: It's Not That Asian Students Perform Better On The SAT Than Black Students Because They Are Better. The SAT Is Just A Racist Test. moguldom.com On Oct. 4, a tweet from Monitoring Bias shared SAT scores according to racial demographic groups in Michigan. It specifically showed that only 3 percent of Black test-takers scored above 1200 on the SAT versus 47 percent of Asian students, 19 percent of white students, and 8 percent of Latino/a/x students. When I did my …
(2022-10-21). In Video: Turkey Test-Fires New Short-Range Ballistic Missile Over Black Sea. southfront.org 
The launcher of the Tayfun short-range ballistic missile. Screengrab. | On October 18, Turkey test-fired a locally-made short-range ballistic missile dubbed the Tayfun [Turkish for Typhoon] over the Black Sea. | The missile, which was developed by Turkey's defense giant Roketsan, was launched from an airport in the Black Sea coastal city of Rize. The missile flew 561 kilometers before falling off the coast of the port of Sinop. Though not yet confirmed, the test shows the missile has double the range of the country's f…
(2022-10-21). Turkey Will Establish New Military Posts In Northern Syria To Push HTS Out From Afrin — Reports. southfront.org 
The Turkish military is preparing to establish two new posts in northern Syria to separate the area of Afrin, which…
(2022-10-21). Chinese premier congratulates Kuwaiti PM on assuming office. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on his taking office as Kuwait's prime minister.
(2022-10-21). Fumio Kishida leads the Japanese government for a year. journal-neo.org 
One year ago, on October 4, 2021, Fumio Kishida became the head of the government of one of the leading countries in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan. He took over after Yoshihide Suga, who had also led the Japanese government for a year, left…
(2022-10-21). 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture: JMA. ecns.cn An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Friday, the weather agency here said.
(2022-10-21). Fort Myers resident speaks of Hurricane Ian and its aftermath: "It was a catastrophe waiting to happen" wsws.org People can't get help. A woman said on a local news channel that she waited three hours on the phone to get through to FEMA and she still has no answer. There's going to be huge homeless population here.
(2022-10-21). Cuba ratifica voluntad de profundizar relaciones de cooperación con la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu Resultan alentadores los intercambios sistemáticos entre nuestra Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel y la Comisión Económica Euroasiática, con vistas a establecer un parque industrial de la Unión en dicha zona. Aun así, existe un amplio potencial a lo largo de nuestro país, especialmente en la propia ZED Mariel, que puede ser aprovechado por los países de la Unión para el desarrollo de proyectos con inversión extranjera en diferentes sectores.
(2022-10-21). IV Copa Mundial sub 23: Cuba se consuela con victoria ante el vigente campeón. cubadebate.cu Apoyados en un pitcheo que ha sido su mejor arma en el torneo y en una artillería que despertó solo por unos instantes, el equipo Cuba sub 23 logró su segunda victoria en la ronda de consuelo de la IV Copa Mundial de béisbol con cita en Taiwan, al doblegar 2-0 a Venezuela, vigentes campeones de la categoría.
(2022-10-20). Disasters multiply for Palestinians in Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Survivor of boat disaster insists he had no choice than to leave refugee camp.
(2022-10-20). From Gaza to Istanbul in search of a future. electronicintifada.net Turkey was once the dream destination for Palestinians from Gaza, but the Turkish government's newly hostile policies against immigrants have pushed many to migrate elsewhere, with devastating costs.
(2022-10-20). Qatar's first power plant starts operation. ecns.cn The 800MW Al Kharsaah Power Plant, with the components supplied by Chinese companies, was connected to the grid at full capacity on Tuesday, marking the first large-scale ground power station in Qatar.
(2022-10-20). Cherokee Indian Fair back after pandemic cancellations. peoplesworld.org 
CHEROKEE, N.C.—The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held its 110th Cherokee Indian Fair from Oct. 4-8 after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. In fact, at one point there was uncertainty as to when the fair would resume. Having attended the fair since I was a child, it was a joyous occasion to …