(2022-10-05). British Defense Secretary Says Putin Is a 'Gift' to NATO. news.antiwar.com British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "gift" to NATO as the war in Ukraine has made many alliance members make plans to increase military spending. Wallace made the comments at the Warsaw Security Forum, a two-day conference that started on Tuesday. According to The Associated Press, Wallace …
(2022-10-05). Taiwan Says China Wants to 'Normalize' Increased Military Activity. news.antiwar.com 
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Tuesday that China is "In the future, the activities of Chinese Communist military aircraft and ships entering our air defense identification zone, crossing the median line, and approaching maritime areas close to the island will gradually becom…
(2022-10-05). Foreign officials, experts wish 20th CPC National Congress success during celebrations of China's National Day. ecns.cn Foreign officials and experts expressed their good wishes for the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and eyed further cooperation.
(2022-10-05). (W. E. Talk) Why is Xinjiang's Prosperity and Development the most Powerful Counterattack to the U.S. Political Conspiracy of "Containing China through Disrupting Xinjiang". ecns.cn The truth is always a "shredder" for lies. In fact, Xinjiang has always adhered to the people-centered development ideology and has been promoting the people-benefiting projects on employment, healthcare and education, so that the fruits of the development can better benefit its people.
(2022-10-05). Production, new orders increase in September. ecns.cn China's factory activity returned to expansionary territory in September as production and new orders increased, reflecting that the nation's economic recovery is gaining momentum amid a better COVID-19 situation domestically and intensified macroeconomic policy support, officials and experts said.
(2022-10-05). Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market. ecns.cn During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum in the country, thanks to heightened consumer enthusiasm and the implementation of pro-consumption policies.
(2022-10-05). Journalist Katie Halper censored and fired for telling the truth about Israeli apartheid. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site condemns the censorship and firing of Katie Halper by The Hill. It must be condemned by the working class and all defenders of free speech as an attack on basic democratic rights.
(2022-10-05). Elon Musk proposes to buy Twitter at original price. ecns.cn Tesla CEO Elon Musk has proposed to proceed with a deal to buy Twitter at the original price of 44 billion U.S. dollars, according to a financial filing on Tuesday.
(2022-10-05). In Germany, more and more depend on food banks. wsws.org As a result of war, inflation and the energy price explosion, the number of people seeking help has doubled in two years from 1.1 million to more than 2 million.
(2022-10-05). The Fed's intentional recession: Higher interest rates mean fewer jobs, smaller paychecks. peoplesworld.org 
Whenever the Federal Reserve announces interest rate hikes, a lot of working people wonder what it means for them. If you're buying a home or have an adjustable rate mortgage already, then you can expect the interest offer you get from the bank to be higher. Perhaps the loan you want to take out for …
(2022-10-05). Florida Governor DeSantis defends government inaction as Hurricane Ian death toll surpasses 100. wsws.org Much as in previous responses by the political establishment to storms and the ongoing pandemic, the policy of the government towards Hurricane Ian was one of malign neglect centered around protecting profits rather than lives.
(2022-10-05). Haiti Update: Gangs Rule Much of Port-au-Prince Amid Protests over Fuel Costs, Calls for PM to Resign. democracynow.org 
Mass protests in Haiti are condemning rising fuel prices and demanding the resignation of the U.S.-backed Prime Minister Ariel Henry. For nearly two months, street protests likened to a civil war have rocked the island nation's capital Port-au-Prince after the government announced it would raise heavily subsidized fuel prices. We speak to Haitian activist Vélina Élysée Charlier about rising gang violence and how criminal groups are supported by the government. "There is a mafia that is ruling this country, and that mafia doesn't want to face justice," says Charlier.
(2022-10-05). Preview: Jobs, Wages, and Hours — The Big Three Items in September. cepr.net In a best-case scenario, we will see a picture of a labor market that looks like 2019, with the economy near full employment, but wages increasing at a more moderate pace.
(2022-10-05). Mass protest movement in Iran needs international solidarity. greenleft.org.au Socialist Alliance extends its solidarity to the mass protest movement in Iran that has developed in response to the killing of Mahsa Amini by the Iranian authorities.
(2022-10-05). Santa Cruz City Workers to Begin Strike. indybay.org Santa Cruz City workers will strike starting tomorrow to stop the City's unfair labor practices, win equity for essential workers, and fund the front line to protect community services. Add your name in solidarity: bit.ly/protectsantacruzcityworkers | Show up on the strike line starting Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 AM, Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St. Santa Cruz.
(2022-10-05). Australia: Massive Optus data breach highlights lax regulations for telco giants. wsws.org The breach, affecting up to 40 percent of the Australian population, underscores the dangers of major corporations controlling critical social infrastructure and the data of millions of people.
(2022-10-05). Ecosocialism 2002 kicks off in Newcastle. greenleft.org.au The first of the Ecosocialism 2022 in Newcastle brought together many activists involved in climate, union and solidarity campaigns. Niko Leka reports.
(2022-10-05). Union Busting Kaiser Takes Hardline On NUHW Workers While Gov Newsom Is MIA. indybay.org Striking NUHW healthcare workers after 7 weeks on strike face a union busting attack by Kaiser executives and refusal of Governor Gavin Newsom and State Attorney General to enforce the law.
(2022-10-05). VP Mokhber departs for Moscow for 2nd Caspian Economic Forum. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) — Before leaving for Moscow to participate in the second Caspian Economic Forum, the Iranian First Vice President Mohmmad Mokhber said developing relations with neighbors is Raeisi government's top priority.
(2022-10-05). Australia's central bank slows pace of interest rate rises but insists they will continue. wsws.org The RBA said it would pay close attention to "labour costs"—that is, workers' wages—in the coming period.
(2022-10-05). Free Assange, Mumia and Palestine-Rally in Berkeley. indybay.org
(2022-10-05). An Abolitionist Makes a Case for "No More Police" zcomm.org The demand to "defund the police" asks politicians to go beyond platitudes and actually end the violence of policing, shifting resources in ways that promote the redistribution of wealth…
(2022-10-05). Cities Are Tapping Residents to Study Climate Change Impacts. zcomm.org Nonprofits, academics and city governments are bringing in citizen scientists to adapt to the climate crisis…
(2022-10-05). Minnesota Nurses Are in the Midst of a Labor Frenzy. zcomm.org
(2022-10-05). Reviving the Child Tax Credit Is a Winning Campaign Message for Democrats This Coming Midterms. commondreams.org The expanded Child Tax Credit was the most impactful anti-poverty program in a generation. Democrats should campaign on bringing it back.
(2022-10-05). The Military Industrial Complex Wants You To Be More Media (I)literate. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-05). SF Sheriff Blockades Laguna Honda To Stop Press Conference On Hospital Closures. indybay.org San Francisco Sheriff's department were directed by Mayor London Breed's DPH to blockade Laguna Honda hospital to prevent a press conference on the grounds.
(2022-10-05). Que las relaciones bilaterales con Cambodia alcancen un estadio superior. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Cambodia firmaron este martes dos acuerdos de cooperación en los ámbitos de la cultura y el deporte, con el propósito de ´fomentar, promover y fortalecer ª la colaboración técnica en estas áreas, así como el intercambio de expertos.
(2022-10-05). Avanzas labores de recuperación en La Habana: El 99.7% de los clientes tiene servicio eléctrico (+Video). cubadebate.cu Al comenzar su intervención en la Mesa Redonda, Reinaldo García Zapata dijo que se ha trabajado muy duro en estos siete días, luego del paso de Ian. "Se ha avanzado con urgencia en la recuperación de la provincia". En estos momentos, existen en la capital 1829 clientes afectados son servicios eléctricos. "El 99.7,% de los clientes de la capital tienen servicio eléctrico".
(2022-10-05). Cuba en recuperación de los daños de Ian (III), hoy en la Mesa Redonda. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El Gobernador de Artemisa y autoridades del Ministerio de la Agricultura comparecerán este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre las labores de recuperación que se acometen para enfrentar los graves daños que dejó el huracán Ian a su paso por Cuba.
(2022-10-05). Presidente cubano confía en recuperación de daños tras huracán. telesurtv.net Tras el paso del huracán, la nación caribeña comenzó una intensa labor de recuperación.
(2022-10-05). Morales Ojeda chequea marcha de la recuperación en universidad de Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles, Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del PCC, constató las labores de recuperación en la Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz, afectada por el huracán Ian. Se interesó por las acciones para sanear las áreas de la casa de altos estudios, que reporta daños en cubiertas y ventanas principalmente.
(2022-10-05). Senado mexicano aprueba permanencia de Ejército en labores de seguridad. telesurtv.net En 2019, el Congreso mexicano aprobó que las Fuerzas Armadas apoyaran en las tareas de seguridad pública hasta marzo de 2024.
(2022-10-04). Students Across The US Urge Biden To Lift Barriers To Global COVID Test. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. – Students on over a dozen campuses across the U.S. are participating in a "Week of Action" calling on the Biden administration to support lifting World Trade Organization (WTO) barriers to global COVID test and treatment access. The tabling, letter writing, educational events and rallies taking place coast-to-coast come as the WTO General Council meets from October 6—7 to discuss proposals that would allow low- and middle-income countries more easily produce low-cost COVID medications. | "Billions of people in low- and middle-income countries worldwide still don't have access to the COVID-…
(2022-10-04). Staten Island Amazon Workers Stage Work Stoppage After Fire At Warehouse. popularresistance.org At least 100 unionized employees at an Amazon fulfillment center on Staten Island refused to return to work for several hours on Monday evening after a fire broke out at the facility. | Chris Smalls, president of the Amazon Labor Union, said 500 workers refused to return to work, after a fire blazed on a shipping dock beside the warehouse. "Amazon refuses to let night shift be excused with pay," Smalls said. "Amazon management is threatening time deductions and written warnings for not returning back to the floor. The dock smells like burnt chemicals."
(2022-10-04). Free Stores Offer an Alternative to the Exploitative Capitalist Economy. popularresistance.org We all love a good bargain, and are sometimes willing to go to great lengths to secure one. But for a few hours at Woodbine, an experimental hub in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, thrifting was entirely free and there wasn't a catch. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a flood of people showed up to the space 30 minutes before its "Free Store" event was supposed to begin. | At a free store, people are encouraged to bring things they no longer need, but are too nice to throw away, and take things they want or need without any questions asked. It's meant to be an experimental space for building an economy based in solidarity, not…
(2022-10-04). Belgian Left Launches 'Fridays Of Rage' Against Cost Of Living Crisis. popularresistance.org Belgium – On Friday, September 30, the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) launched weekly protests called 'Fridays of Rage' (Vendredis de la Colère) against the government's failure to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis. Protests were held on Friday in the cities of Kortrijk and La Louvière with the call to bring down the prices of food, energy, and other essentials. Along with activists of the PTB/PVDA, cadres of youth and student groups like COMAC and RedFox took part in the protests. The protesters also demanded that the government tax the energy multinational that they say is benefiting from the crisis…
(2022-10-04). Where will Europe have to move its industrial production? journal-neo.org 
The vulnerability of the world, especially Europe, to importing fossil fuels from abroad was already shown by the oil crisis of the 1970s. Europe began to gradually cope with it only a decade later. In a way, the winning move at that time was to actively build nuclear power plants in order to produce high-tech …
(2022-10-04). North Korean Ballistic Missile Defiantly Flew Over Japan. southfront.org 
On the morning of October 4, North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan. The Japanese government warned residents in some remote islands that are part of Tokyo as well as Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures to take shelter. | According to Tokyo's Ministry of Defense, the missile flew over Japan's northern territory. It reportedly fell into the Pacific Ocean outside the exclusive economic zone of the state, about 3 thousand kilometers from the islands of the J…
(2022-10-04). European Leaders to Discuss Energy Crisis in Prague Summit. telesurenglish.net Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic that currently holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), will host an informal EU summit on Friday. | RELATED: | The leaders of the EU countries are set to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the rising costs of energy and its economic ramifications. On Thursday, their summit will be preceded by the inaugural meeting of the European Politi…
(2022-10-04). Russian Minister Shows Interest in Collaboration with India on Telecom, 5G. infobrics.org As India is all set to have 5G services this October, Russia's Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media Bella Cherkesova has expressed interest in reinforcing the collaboration with the country in telecom technology, security, and development of 5G use cases…
(2022-10-04). China's policy bank lends billions more to agriculture. ecns.cn BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — The Agricultural Development Bank of China, the country's rural policy bank, has issued 2.14 trillion yuan (about 301.5 billion U.S.To ensure grain security, the bank has issued loans worth 372 billion yuan to help purchase summer and autumn grain over the past year, up 96 billion yuan year on year.
(2022-10-04). US Fed's Aggressive Rate Hikes Add Pressure on European Economy. telesurenglish.net A stronger U.S. dollar arising from the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes has intensified pressure on the European economy, leading to higher inflation and energy costs. | RELATED: | "The Fed has increased interest rates much more aggressively than the European Central Bank (ECB). This will likely lead to a further weakening of the euro to the dollar," said Philipp Lausberg, a policy analyst at the think-t…
(2022-10-04). VIDEO: Dutch protesters in The Hague throw eggs at PM image. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) — Hundreds protested in The Hague against the Dutch government's inability to control high energy prices and soaring inflation. During the protests, the protesters throw eggs at the photo of Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
(2022-10-04). Italian Economy Expected to Contract for 3 Consecutive Quarters. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Italian Treasuri announced that the national economy contracted in the third quarter of this year, with more negative growth forecast into next year. This means Italy could fall into recession just as the next government is launching its economic program. | RELATED: | Italy's new parliament, elected in the Sept. 25 general election, will sit for the first time on Oct. 13. This will set the stage fo…
(2022-10-04). Recession Flags: Apple Suddenly Dumps Plan to Increase iPhone Production, Strippers Report Slower Money. moguldom.com Some strip club employees and dancers are predicting a recession, citing empty establishments and poor bookings — one of several recession flags warning of bad economic times ahead. Another recession flag is Apple Inc.'s decision to cancel plans to increase production of its new iPhones in 2022 after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize, …
(2022-10-04). Britain's Senseless Pursuit of Disaster Capitalism. commondreams.org As other nations return to state-led investment, Truss and Kwarteng act to weaken our democracy, economy and rights.
(2022-10-04). UK crisis fuels warnings on the stability of global financial system. wsws.org It is becoming clearer that the very measures used to contain previous turmoil have become the source of a new crisis, arising with even greater force.
(2022-10-04). What is the Likelihood of a "Reset" in Australia-New Zealand Relations? journal-neo.org 
On May 23, 2022 parliamentary elections resulted in the swearing-in of Anthony Albanese, head of Australia's victorious Labor Party, as the country's new Prime Minister. Many analysts were confident that Australia would see a major shift in its foreign policy as a result of the political reshuffle, as the South Pacific region has seen a …
(2022-10-04). Getting Scientific: Trade Groups Form Strategic Alliance To Audit And Score Support For Black Businesses. moguldom.com A newly formed non-profit will begin to officially keep score of how many companies lived up to their pledges to support Black businesses in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020. The National Business League (NBL) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) announced they have collaborated to form the National Alliance for Black Businesses …
(2022-10-04). Rumors Spread That Switzerland-Based Investment Bank Credit Suisse In Trouble, CEO Tries To Calm Nerves. moguldom.com Social media speculation that Switzerland's No. 2 largest bank is on the brink of collapse helped push down Credit Suisse share prices almost 12 percent to a record low on Monday, drawing comparisons to the Lehman Brothers collapse that triggered panic during the global financial crisis. A memo to bank employees from CEO Ulrich Kà∂rner …
(2022-10-04). Manchin's 'Dirty Deal' Isn't Dead Yet—But We Have Shown It Can Be Killed. commondreams.org Environmental and climate justice movements flexed their growing power in Washington, beating back a dirty environmental deregulation bill—for now.
(2022-10-04). UK PM Truss "No Shame" in U-Turn on Tax Cut Proposal for Rich. telesurenglish.net On Sky News, Truss claimed that reversing the abolition of the 45 percent rate paid on income over £1 ,000 per year showed the government was "listening to ordinary peoples' concerns." | British Prime Minister Liz Truss leaves the hotel to attend the Conservative Party Conference 2022 in Birmingham, Britain, 04 October 2022. After the government'àÑà¥s U-turn on the 45p tax rate, Truss faces pressure within her own party.
(2022-10-04). Iran oil exports underway uninterrupted: Owji. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) — The Iranian Oil Minister said that Iran's crude oil exports are being carried out without any problems to the target markets.
(2022-10-04). Further pay strike set to bring Liverpool docks to a standstill as Felixstowe threatens more walkouts. wsws.org Dockers who worked in horrendous conditions and stayed on the job during the pandemic, risking their lives, face a pay cut by an employer that made over £30 million profit in 2021.
(2022-10-04). Colombia to raise gas prices. america.cgtn.com Rising fuel prices have been a worrisome issue across Latin America, often leading to social unrest.
(2022-10-04). Vote of confidence session for ministry of labour. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi attended a vote of confidence session at the Parliament on Tuesday to defend his choice for the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, Mohammad Hadi Zahedi Vafa.
(2022-10-04). Economic blockade plus internal corruption combine to hurt Venezuela. peoplesworld.org 
CAPARICA, Portugal — Over the last several weeks U.S. newspapers, as usual, featured bad news about Venezuela, including reports that people are fleeing the country, immigrants are being trafficked around the U.S. by right-wing governors, and that prisoner swaps between the U.S. and Venezuela involved trading CITGO bankers jailed in that country for drug-dealing relatives …
(2022-10-04). Iran to accept agreement that does not cross its redlines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister says that Iran will accept an agreement on JCPOA talks that guarantees its economic benefits and does not cross the country's red lines.
(2022-10-04). Apple Toxic Is It Above The Law? With Whistleblower Ashley M. Gjà∏vik. indybay.org Ashley M. Gjà∏vik an Apple employee discovers that her office is sitting on a super-fund dump site in Sunnyvale. She tries to get it tested by the EPA and is retaliated against and fired. She also discover that Apple has captured the agencies she is trying to get to protect her and her fellow worker.
(2022-10-04). Australia: Amid rising discontent, a one-day stoppage at University of Newcastle. wsws.org After months of delays, and a 97 percent vote in July for industrial action, the National Tertiary Education Union called the limited stoppage to seek a deal with management.
(2022-10-04). Ron DeSantis' Strategic Delusions. scheerpost.com 
Governor Ron DeSantis speaking with attendees at a "Unite & Win Rally" at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost | Stupid statements attributed to conspicuous politicians are common. But they are not always accurate. I've learned to check. | It didn't take long, for example, to fi…
(2022-10-04). French people prepare for energy shortages this winter. ecns.cn In order to reduce their energy consumption, she told Xinhua that they have a substantial stock of wood left from the previous winter that they will use in their fireplace.
(2022-10-04). Private investor-backed finance is key to funding food security. imperial.ac.uk Greater investments from the private sector are needed to protect biodiversity and boost food security, according to a new report.
(2022-10-04). Massive vote in favour of strike against Ford government's austerity agenda by 55,000 Ontario education support workers. wsws.org While rank-and-file workers are determined to strike to put an end to over a decade of stagnating wages and miserable working conditions, the union bureaucracy has no intention of calling a work stoppage. Instead, the OSBCU leadership's main concern is to work out a sellout agreement with Ford at the "bargaining table."
(2022-10-04). Cuba y EE.UU. intercambian información sobre daños por Ian. telesurtv.net La nación caribeña mantiene contacto con otros Gobiernos preocupados por los daños, los cuales han ofrecido colaborar en la recuperación.
(2022-10-04). øConoces el sistema nacional de pronóstico del tiempo en Cuba? cubadebate.cu En gran medida, esa labor la ha llevado a cabo el Centro Nacional de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología, liderado hasta hace unos años por el Doctor José Rubiera, y que ahora dirige la Doctora Miriam Teresita Llanes. Pero más allá de esa cara visible, en el seno de los Centros Meteorológicos Provinciales, radican los Grupos Provinciales de Pronóstico.
(2022-10-04). México La deuda laboral de la 4T. globalizacion.ca Era de esperar que, a casi cuatro años del gobierno progresista de Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ya se hubieran resuelto decenas de conflictos laborales heredados de gobiernos anteriores. Lejos de eso, estos conflictos se están agravando, en grave perjuicio de…
(2022-10-04). Marrero Cruz: Es recíproca la solidaridad entre Cuba y Laos. cubadebate.cu Desde el establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas, el 4 de noviembre de 1974, los nexos entre ambos países han sido amistosos y de estrecha colaboración, significó Marrero Cruz, por lo que ratificó la voluntad de continuar consolidando esos lazos y de seguir, muy de cerca, todos los acuerdos que emanen de la visita oficial.
(2022-10-04). World premiere of 'Desert Stories for Lost Girls' explores Southwestern 'Genízaro' history. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — A soulful new play by Lily Rushing explores an aspect of American Southwest history that most Americans, including many descendants of Native peoples, probably don't know. Familiar by now is the understanding that the Spanish Catholic missions kept the Indigenous populations they converted in forced confinement and labor, but did actual slavery …
(2022-10-03). Neoliberalism and the Expansion of the Extreme Right in Europe and the US. libya360.wordpress.com JORGE ELBAUM Giorgia Meloni. The triumph of the extreme right in Italy accentuated European electoral skepticism and reaffirmed the failure of the different forms of civilized neoliberalism, including those that are exhibited as civilizing expressions linked to progressivism. Giorgia Meloni obtained 27% of the votes, representing the neo-fascist party Fratelli d'Italia. Your alliance with Forza…
(2022-10-03). Red Theory: The Leninist theory of the state. fightbacknews.org The central point of the Marxist-Leninist understanding of the state is that it is always and everywhere the product of antagonistic class contradictions. It arose from such contradictions, and as long as classes exist, so too will the state. Marx and Engels were the first to understand the state in this way, and it was Engels, in his book The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State, who did the most to develop the materialist understanding of how and why and the state arises in human history. | The state arises historically due to material conditions in society, namely due to the development of cl…