What can the sky tell us about economic recovery? The case of the West Bank & Gaza Gianluca MeleNur Nasser EddinSahiti SarvaFarhan Reynaldo Hutabarat October 29, 2026 This page in: English العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/arabvoices/what-can-the-sky-tell-us-about-economic-recovery--the-case-of-th Economic crises are usually measured through national accounts, employment surveys, business records, household data, and other traditional indicators. But what happens when conflict increases uncertainty while making conventional data harder to collect, precisely when quantitative evidence is most needed?

Palestinian tech goes to Silicon Valley Zackaria SabellaKaliza KaruretwaKaren Grigorian October 29, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/arabvoices/palestinian-tech-goes-to-silicon-valley This was not a charity evening. It was a business meeting. The room had founders, investors, tech executives, and ecosystem builders from the Silicon Valley and the Arab world.

The Commodity Markets Outlook in eight charts John BaffesKaltrina Temaj October 30, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/the-commodity-markets-outlook-in-eight-charts4 Commodity prices are set to remain elevated, with the global index projected to rise 23 percent in 2026 before declining 7 percent in 2027. Global commodity prices are projected to increase 23 percent in 2025 before retreating 7 percent in 2027. The outlook hinges on continued supply disruptions, particularly in energy and fertilizer markets, whose price indexes are expected to rise 32 and 14 percent, respectively, in 2026 before easing in 2027. Food prices are projected to increase 10 percent in 2026 amid an intensified El Niño, disruptions to Black Sea grain supplies, higher input costs, and increased diversion to biofuels, especially biodiesel. Metals and minerals prices are expected to rise 28 percent in 2026, reflecting strong demand and limited supply growth, while precious metals prices are projected to increase nearly 40 percent. Risks are tilted to the upside and include prolonged hostilities in the Middle East, stronger-than-expected effects from El Niño, and extended disruptions to Black Sea supplies.

A century of extreme poverty: five facts from 1950 to 2050 Christoph LaknerSamuel Kofi Tetteh Baah October 26, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/five-facts-about-extreme-poverty-in-the-world-in-long-time-horiz 1. The world has made remarkable progress in reducing extreme poverty in the past 75 years. Between 1950 and 2025, the world has experienced remarkable progress in reducing the proportion of the population living in extreme poverty from 60 percent to 10 percent. Consider the lifetime of someone in their 70s today. When they were born, six out of ten people were living in extreme poverty globally. Today, one out of ten people are living in extreme poverty. The world has made remarkable progress in reducing extreme poverty over the past 75 years, despite the global population more than tripling (from 2.5 billion to 8.3 billion). Today, more than 800 million people are living in extreme poverty; that is, they live on less than $3.00 a day (2021 PPP).

Special Focus Commodity Price Connections: How Does Volatility Spread?

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/4ae4bae8-2fb7-41a8-8c1e-95f321eb9794/content Commodity price fluctuations are highly consequential for economic conditions in many emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). Moreover, individual commodity prices often move in tandem with other commodity prices, so determining the origin of price volatility can be challenging. Using a measure of price volatility connectedness across 15 internationally traded commodities over 2006–26, commodity-specific factors are found to dominate price volatility: roughly two-thirds is commodity-specific, while about one-third is associated with shocks in other commodity markets. About half of measured connectedness reflects links within broad commodity groups. Industrial metals and food are the principal net-transmitting groups, while livestock and soft commodities are the main net receivers. At the individual commodity level, copper, maize, oil, and silver stand out as important bridges across groups. Connectedness rises during episodes of global stress: the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the recent conflict in the Middle East are all associated with increases in cross-market connectedness. These results suggest that market-specific analysis can be complemented by monitoring cross-market transmission, particularly during periods of global stress.

Commodity Markets Outlook, October 2026 | Executive Summary

The Middle East conflict has dealt a historic shock to energy supplies, but several other shocks are also hitting commodity markets. Hostilities between Russia and Ukraine are impeding Black Sea grain and oilseed shipments and constraining Russia’s output of oil products, notably diesel. A very strong El Niño threatens the production of agricultural commodities. In addition, supply constraints amid demand from renewables- and technology-linked investment have propelled base metals prices higher. Overall, commodity prices are projected to increase by 23 percent in 2026, to their second-highest level since 2013, led by a 32 percent jump in energy prices. As global oil production drops more than 5 percent in 2026, Brent oil prices are forecast to remain elevated in the near term, averaging $91 per barrel for the year. Oil prices would be higher still if oil demand were not set to fall 2.5 percent this year, the third-largest drop behind the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the oil crisis in 1980. Food commodity prices are on track to climb by 10 percent in 2026, well above the April forecast. Metal and minerals prices are projected to reach an all-time high. In 2027, commodity prices are forecast to decline by 7 percent, with Brent prices receding to $79 per barrel and slight reductions in other energy and metal prices, but a further 7 percent rise in food prices. Even so, 2027 price projections have mostly been revised up since April, by 14 percent for energy. The forecast hinges on a confluence of moderating factors: no major escalation of the Middle East conflict, a recovery in Russia’s oil output, easing constraints on Black Sea food shipments, and manageable crop losses from El Niño. Setbacks on these fronts could mean persistently high energy prices and stress in food markets. In an adverse scenario, oil prices would average $105 per barrel in 2027, and food prices would exceed their 2022 level. Such developments would drive global inflation higher and worsen food insecurity https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/f225ffdd-3fc9-4227-a638-171df46ce9a6/content

Commodity Markets Outlook – October 2026

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/1c9dc022-37f3-4d4f-95be-1e353b232a8c/content

Commodity Prices Set to Increase by 23% in 2026 as Global Shocks Mount

Commodity Prices Set to Increase by 23% in 2026 as Global Shocks Mount https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/nourish-and-flourish-water-solutions-to-feed-10-billion-people-on-a-livable-planet Energy prices to rise 32% in 2026; food commodity prices to climb 18% in 2026–27 WASHINGTON, October 28, 2026—Commodity prices are set to rise 23% in 2026 as global shocks mount, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, released today. The conflict in the Middle East has drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high. Meanwhile, disrupted grain shipments and El Niño threaten harvests and food affordability. With oil stocks depleted, the world is more exposed to further supply shocks. As countries respond to these challenges, the World Bank Group is making financing and support available through its existing instruments, while scaling up its ability to mobilize private capital alongside its own resources.

How Can Water Solutions Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet?

Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet

Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/nourish-and-flourish-water-solutions-to-feed-10-billion-people-on-a-livable-planet Feeding a global population of 10 billion by 2050 sustainably will depend on how countries balance food production with water resources. Today’s global food systems leave major opportunities untapped in water-rich regions, yet deplete resources where water is scarce. Drawing on geospatial analysis, household data, and country experience, Nourish and Flourish introduces a new framework linking water availability, food production, and trade to inform country-level decision making. It shows that when food production aligns with water realities, the same land and water can deliver better results - raising yields, improving livelihoods, creating jobs, and reducing pressure on the environment.

Water for Food

Water for Food The World Bank Group supports countries to transform agricultural water management—boosting productivity, building resilience, improving livelihoods, advancing equity, and protecting natural systems, to feed a growing population on a livable planet. https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/water/water-for-food

More crop per drop: Making water-smart agriculture work for small farmers Saroj Kumar JhaJai Shroff October 26, 2026 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water/more-crop-per-drop--making-water-smart-agriculture-work-for-smal Irrigated agriculture occupies 20% of the world's arable land and produces 40% of its food. Agriculture also already accounts for 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. But today’s agricultural water management practices can sustainably feed only 3.4 billion people, a number far short of the nearly 10 billion people expected by 2050.

Explore sub-national poverty and equity indicators

https://pip.worldbank.org/map/ Mapping the spatial dimensions of poverty and inequality The Geospatial Poverty Portal offers the latest data on subnational poverty, inequality, and multidimensional poverty and small area estimation guidelines

Poverty & Inequality Platform

Poverty & Inequality Platform The Poverty and Inequality Platform is the home of the World Bank’s estimates of poverty, inequality, and shared prosperity. Here you can access and visualize the data, explore our latest publications, and much more. PIP can be used for following trends and monitoring progress towards development targets. https://pip.worldbank.org/

One-Fifth of the World’s Population Is at High Risk of Climate-Related Hazards

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/379cd5a7-54cb-425a-8043-38f596fecac7 Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. When these events occur, they threaten lives and livelihoods. This paper estimates the global population at high risk of climate-related hazards by combining household-level vulnerability data with local exposure to four types of events: agricultural droughts in rural areas, floods, heatwaves, and cyclones. Under current climate conditions, 4.5 billion people are expected to experience these hazards at intensities exceeding hazard-specific thresholds chosen to capture the likely occurrence of systemic impacts within a lifetime. One-third of this population is considered highly vulnerable, based on seven dimensions that influence ability to cope and recover: income, education, access to finance, social protection, drinking water, electricity, and access to services and markets. Overall, one in five people globally are considered at high risk, meaning they are both likely to experience at least one of these hazards and face severely limited capacity to recover from their impacts. Although the share of the global population at high risk has nearly halved since 2010 due to decreased vulnerability, the number of people exposed has increased, and progress has been uneven across regions. This study introduces a new global population headcount indicator based on household survey data and high-resolution spatial data to monitor climate risks across countries and over time.

People at High Risk from Climate Hazards (PARCH)

https://pip.worldbank.org/map/climate-risk?year=2024&hazards=drought,flood,heatwave,cyclone&hazardLogic=OR&hazardThreshold=medium&aep=1&vulnerabilities=income,education,socialProtection,finance,water,electricity,access&vulnerabilityLogic=OR&vulnerabilityThreshold=high

Who is most at risk? A global vision indicator to measure climate vulnerability Ben BrunckhorstNisan GorguluStéphane HallegatteEsther NaikalMinh Cong Nguyen June 18, 2026 This page in: English Français العربية 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/who-is-most-at-risk--a-global-vision-indicator-to-measure-climat Nearly 1 in 5 people globally are at high risk from climate hazards, living in areas exposed to extreme weather with limited capacity to recover from its impacts. Extreme weather events are on the rise, disrupting lives, damaging infrastructure, destroying jobs, and threatening development gains. But not everyone is equally affected. Those in the most exposed areas, especially people with limited resources, bear the greatest burden and need action most urgently.

Who is at high risk from climate hazards? A new map to explore exposure and vulnerability Minh Cong NguyenChristoph LaknerBen BrunckhorstNisan GorguluEsther NaikalStéphane Hallegatte October 15, 2026 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/who-is-at-high-risk-from-climate-hazards--a-new-map-to-explore-e In June 2026, the World Bank Group introduced a new Scorecard indicator that counts the people most at risk from climate hazards. Our recent research shows that, under current climate conditions, more than half of the world's population — over 4.5 billion people — are likely to face at least one major flood, drought, heatwave, or cyclone within their lifetime. Combining these exposure estimates with household vulnerability data, we estimate that about 1.2 billion people in countries with available data are at high risk, rising to 1.5 billion—nearly one in five people—when extrapolated to the global population. What does this mean? It means that these people live in harm's way and would struggle to recover because they are poor, lack basic services, or have no safety net to fall back on.

From the World Cup Spotlight to Wider Economic Opportunity in Cabo Verde

https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/from-the-world-cup-spotlight-to-wider-economic-opportunity-in-cabo-verde

MSME Finance: Leveraging Data for Jobs | 2026 Annual Meetings

} Small businesses create jobs across developing economies. How can better data help them access the financing they need to grow? Watch MSME Finance: Leveraging Data for Jobs live from the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga joins business and finance leaders to examine how digital tools and data can help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) become more visible to lenders, connect with markets, and access finance. MSMEs account for 9 in 10 businesses and employ three-quarters of workers in developing economies. Expanding their opportunities will matter as more people enter the workforce. The 2026 Annual Meetings bring global leaders together in Bangkok, October 12–18, to discuss jobs, investment, growth, and practical solutions for development.

Peace Needs Children’s Voices By Mikiko Otani Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Peace Needs Children’s Voices By Mikiko Otani TOKYO, Japan, Oct 23 2026 (IPS) - WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind. The United Nations was established with this commitment. Children, while constituting nearly a third of humanity, are disproportionately affected by war. Yet, children’s voices are rarely heard and children are largely absent from peace processes. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/peace-needs-childrens-voices/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

France’s New Protest Generation Rises By Andrew Firmin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

France’s New Protest Generation Rises By Andrew Firmin LONDON, Oct 26 2026 (IPS) - Classrooms with mouldy walls, riddled with cockroaches and rats, stifling in summer and freezing in winter: this is how French high school students describe the places where they’re meant to learn. These impossible-to-ignore symbols of underfunding and neglect sparked a protest movement that has shaken the country. Students’ complaints centre on underfunding, teacher shortages, crumbling infrastructure, crowded classrooms and an opaque university admissions system. These matter in their own right and raise broader questions about whose interests economies and governments serve, and what futures people can look forward to. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/frances-new-protest-generation-rises/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General: The Threat of Veto or Veto Itself Must Not Silence the World By Anwarul K. Chowdhury Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General: The Threat of Veto or Veto Itself Must Not Silence the World By Anwarul K. Chowdhury NEW YORK, Oct 27 2026 (IPS) - The selection of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has reached a critical juncture. It raises fundamental questions about fairness, transparency, regional balance, and the democratic legitimacy of the world’s most universal organization. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/choosing-the-next-un-secretary-general-the-threat-of-veto-or-veto-itself-must-not-silence-the-world/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Farwiza Farhan’s Fight To Save Tropical Hotspot of Indonesia – the Leuser By Zofeen Ebrahim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Farwiza Farhan’s Fight To Save Tropical Hotspot of Indonesia – the Leuser By Zofeen Ebrahim KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) - Forty-year-old Farwiza Farhan’s eyes light up instantly when she talks about the Leuser Ecosystem – a national strategic area encompassing a national park, a wildlife reserve, protected forests and other land uses. “It’s rare to have such a large landscape remain intact despite continuous encroachment by developers, which is shrinking the habitat of the tiger, the elephant, the rhino and the orangutan,” she says. At 2.7 million hectares, Leuser remains a rare stronghold for wildlife in a country where many forests have been decimated. “Leuser still stands, and the wildlife thrives there,” she says with a certain pride. “This is why the landscape is so incredibly special,” she says. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/farwiza-farhans-fight-to-save-tropical-hotspot-of-indonesia-the-leuser/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Wanted: A Feminist UN Secretary-General for ‘We the Peoples’, Not the Powerful By Mandeep S.Tiwana Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Wanted: A Feminist UN Secretary-General for ‘We the Peoples’, Not the Powerful By Mandeep S.Tiwana NEW YORK, Oct 27 2026 (IPS) - Notwithstanding last minute shenanigans and the possibility of backroom deals by powerful states, two women from Latin America are leading contenders in the race for the UN’s next Secretary-General. After 80-plus years of men-only leadership, momentum is building to break the glass ceiling at the global institution dedicated to saving future generations from the scourge of war. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/wanted-a-feminist-un-secretary-general-for-we-the-peoples-not-the-powerful/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Why Dowry Still Dictating Women’s Fate? By Shahiduzzaman Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Why Dowry Still Dictating Women’s Fate? By Shahiduzzaman DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 29 2026 (IPS) - Dowry is still persisting in society in one form or another. This deeply entrenched social practice continues deepen household poverty and cause violence against women. The question is no longer whether Bangladesh has a law against dowry. It does. The more uncomfortable question is why the law has failed to make dowry socially unacceptable and practically difficult to demand. The Dowry Prohibition Act 2018 makes the demand for dowry a criminal offence. Direct or indirect demands can result in one to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to Tk 50,000, or both. Giving, taking or assisting in the giving or taking of dowry is also punishable. The law even makes dowry-related agreements void. Yet, the existence of legislation has not eliminated the practice. Instead, dowry has increasingly adapted itself to modern economic and social realities. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/why-dowry-still-dictating-womens-fate/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Women and Girls’ Death Toll in Armed Conflict Doubles since 2021 By UN Women Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Women and Girls’ Death Toll in Armed Conflict Doubles since 2021 By UN Women At least 25 women and girls are killed every day as civilian deaths mount, sexual violence rises, and women remain largely excluded from peace negotiations. NEW YORK, Oct 30 2026 (IPS) - More than 37,000 civilians were killed in conflict last year. Women and girls accounted for one in four of these deaths – double their proportion in 2021 – according to the 2026 UN Secretary-General’s report on Women, Peace, and Security, released today. Approximately 750 million women and girls now live within 50 kilometers of an active conflict, 40 million more than in 2024, and more than at any time since 1990. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/women-and-girls-death-toll-in-armed-conflict-doubles-since-2021/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - https://docs.un.org/en/S/2026/758

UAE’s UN Chief Candidate Faces Mounting Opposition Over Country’s Role in Sudan War By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UAE’s UN Chief Candidate Faces Mounting Opposition Over Country’s Role in Sudan War By Oritro Karim UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 2026 (IPS) - As the race for the next UN Secretary-General moves forward, the campaign of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, has faced significant pushback over the country’s involvement in the ongoing Sudanese Civil War. Over the past three years, the conflict in Sudan has deteriorated into one of the world’s most dire humanitarian crises, marked by mass civilian displacement and casualties, rampant human rights abuses, and widespread hunger. This month marks one year since the sharp escalation in hostilities in El Fasher following the siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), during which civilians were subjected to severe human rights violations, persistent obstructions to humanitarian aid, and entire communities were displaced. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/uaes-un-chief-candidate-faces-mounting-opposition-over-countrys-role-in-sudan-war/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Flooding and Food Security: The Urgent Need for Research By Esther Ngumbi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Flooding and Food Security: The Urgent Need for Research By Esther Ngumbi URBANA, Illinois, US, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) - Recently, countries around the world, including the United States of America, celebrated the United Nations 2026 World Food Day. This year’s theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” highlighted how efforts to foster innovation and forward-thinking solutions can help to ensure that everyone in our world has access to sufficient, diverse, safe, and nutritious foods while safeguarding the planet for future generations. But realizing this vision and developing forward-thinking solutions to help nourish 9 billion people including the 645 million people who still face hunger, requires recognizing and investing in research on emerging agricultural challenges, specifically those that remain overlooked and underestimated. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/flooding-and-food-security-the-urgent-need-for-research/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

We Cannot Afford to Manage Chemicals One at a Time By Sheila Aggarwal-Khan Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

We Cannot Afford to Manage Chemicals One at a Time By Sheila Aggarwal-Khan GENEVA, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) - Governments today face an extraordinarily difficult set of tasks: cutting emissions, protecting nature, reducing pollution, creating jobs, strengthening economies, and improving people’s health, all while public finances remain under pressure. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/we-cannot-afford-to-manage-chemicals-one-at-a-time/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The World Is Watching Norway. Will the Country Protect Antarctica? By Liv Arnesen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The World Is Watching Norway. Will the Country Protect Antarctica? By Liv Arnesen OSLO, Norway, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) - A global boycott of Antarctic krill products is gathering support. As a Norwegian, I want my country – the world’s largest krill-fishing nation – to change course when it comes to protecting Antarctica. Scientists, explorers and ocean advocates are urging consumers to stop buying supplements and pet food containing Antarctic krill and to avoid farmed fish raised on feed containing it. This follows earlier moves by retailers – from Holland & Barrett in Britain to dm-drogerie markt in Germany and supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles in Australia – to remove krill supplements from their shelves. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/the-world-is-watching-norway-will-the-country-protect-antarctica/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Conflict Brings Biodiversity to the Brink By Stella Paul Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Conflict Brings Biodiversity to the Brink By Stella Paul Armenia-Azerbaijan's border forests, a biodiversity hotspot, are being transformed by militarisation, fear, and environmental loss. Experts say the same pattern is unfolding in conflict zones from Lebanon to Ukraine. YEREVAN and SHIKAHOGH STATE RESERVE, Armenia, Oct 26 2026 (IPS) - Less than 100 metres from military positions facing each other across the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, the forest suddenly disappears. On 22 October, I travelled to Shikahogh State Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot in southern Armenia near the Azerbaijan border. At one point I stood less than 100 metres from military positions facing each other across the frontier. Looking across the landscape, what struck me most was not the presence of soldiers but the absence of trees. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/how-conflict-brings-biodiversity-to-the-brink/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

USA: ‘Rights Can Be Hollowed out One Procedure at a Time until They Survive in Name Only’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

USA: ‘Rights Can Be Hollowed out One Procedure at a Time until They Survive in Name Only’ By CIVICUS Oct 29 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses voter suppression ahead of the USA’s 2026 midterm elections with Aklima Khondoker, an Atlanta-based civil and voting rights attorney, civil society organisation executive and founder and principal of Atabey Strategies, a consultancy firm that advises civil society organisations on democracy and electoral participation. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/usa-rights-can-be-hollowed-out-one-procedure-at-a-time-until-they-survive-in-name-only/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Meeting documents Seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 19–30 October 2026 - Yerevan, Armenia

https://www.cbd.int/meetings/COP-17

COP17 Celebrates Indigenous Leaders Amid Demand for Greater Inclusion in Biodiversity Decisions By Stella Paul Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

COP17 Celebrates Indigenous Leaders Amid Demand for Greater Inclusion in Biodiversity Decisions By Stella Paul YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct 29 2026 (IPS) - At the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP17, the presence of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) is impossible to miss. Indigenous representatives speak at side events, participate in contact groups, advise negotiators and engage across multiple forums shaping the future of global biodiversity policy. Yet amid this growing visibility, one message resonates throughout the conference halls: implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) will fall short unless Indigenous peoples are meaningfully involved at every stage, from decision-making and policy design to implementation and monitoring. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/cop17-celebrates-indigenous-leaders-amid-demand-for-greater-inclusion-in-biodiversity-decisions/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents Oct. 29, 2026 by Nicole Foy, Ruth Talbot and Cengiz Yar, ProPublica; Liliana Michelena and Bianca Fortis for ProPublica; and Mariam Elba and Kahlie Wray, ProPublica

Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents Oct. 29, 2026 by Nicole Foy, Ruth Talbot and Cengiz Yar, ProPublica; Liliana Michelena and Bianca Fortis for ProPublica; and Mariam Elba and Kahlie Wray, ProPublica https://projects.propublica.org/american-citizens-detained-dhs-civil-rights/list/ Experts have long warned that immigration dragnets will inevitably result not only in the erosion of rights for immigrants but also for citizens. Since the start of this Trump administration, we've watched those warnings come true.

Federal and State Officials Ramp Up Scrutiny of DraftKings, Other Sports Betting Apps by Jake Pearson October 30, 2026, 5:00 am

Federal and State Officials Ramp Up Scrutiny of DraftKings, Other Sports Betting Apps Amid investigations by ProPublica and others, officials across the country are demanding information about how online sportsbooks entice customers to keep betting — and proposing new rules to help protect consumers. by Jake Pearson October 30, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/sports-betting-impact-louisiana-ohio-congress?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river State and federal officials have ramped up scrutiny of online sports betting companies in recent weeks, launching inquiries, demanding information and, in one case, proposing a new rule that would limit when companies like DraftKings can pitch their users to bet more.

Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit Co-published with BridgeDetroit October 29, 2026, 6:00 am (+++)

Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion We reported on how a concrete plant took over a Detroit neighborhood after a historic land swap facilitated by city officials. Now after years of complaints from residents about dust and noise, officials say they want to limit further growth. by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit Co-published with BridgeDetroit October 29, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/kronos-moroun-cadillac-heights-detroit-concrete-impact?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary In July, ProPublica and BridgeDetroit reported on how a concrete plant took over a Detroit neighborhood after a historic land swap facilitated by city officials. Now, after years of complaints from residents about dust and noise, officials say they want to limit further growth. City Council members, acting on a recommendation last week from planning officials, will soon consider a rezoning measure that would restrict industrial activity at the site of the Kronos concrete plant and surrounding area. (The concrete facility at its current size could stay and continue to operate as normal.) Sharon Buttry, who helped organize residents against the plant, said she’s glad the lots would be rezoned. But she added she fears that the latest option would make it easier for Crown Enterprises, which owns Kronos, to expand eventually. “We still want them to shut down or move,” she said. Crown has objected to any zoning change. A spokesperson told us that the company has invested more than $10 million to develop the concrete operation based “on the City’s promises and actions of approving our plans for this facility.” The company previously said the facility is “fully compliant” and that it properly mitigates dust. https://www.bridgedetroit.com/ Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit Co-published with BridgeDetroit July 6, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/detroit-kronos-morouns-concrete-neighborhood-takeover?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporting Highlights Detroit’s Rebuilding: As the city recovers from the largest municipal bankruptcy in history, major construction has reshaped it. New concrete businesses have opened in response. Neighborhood Transformation: A concrete mixing plant has opened in the Cadillac Heights neighborhood, a process aided by the decisions of city officials. Residents Leaving: Homeowners, who say they can’t coexist with the plant, have sold their properties to the company and left. The number of private sales to one entity “had never happened before in Detroit.”

Carbon Captured How the fossil fuel industry turned the plan to solve climate change into a plan to save itself An investigative series by ProPublica and Drilled (+++)

Carbon Captured How the fossil fuel industry turned the plan to solve climate change into a plan to save itself An investigative series by ProPublica and Drilled In the 1990s, even as they denied the reality of climate change, oil company executives were quietly funding research that favored climate fixes that would protect their businesses. https://projects.propublica.org/carbon-captured/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Beyond Denial How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study by Maddie Stone, Drilled; additional reporting by Amy Westervelt, Drilled, and Katie Worth, ProPublica June 25, 2026, 5:55 am https://www.propublica.org/article/wedges-climate-research-bp-fossil-fuel-princeton?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporting Highlights Conflicted Funds: BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels, handpicking scientists aligned with their interests. A Paradigm-Setting Paper: Princeton scientists who wrote a climate paper criticized as making solutions seem “easy” coordinated with the oil company’s executives and showed them multiple drafts. Oversold Solutions: Researchers depicted technology to capture carbon and store it underground as being proven and in use at industrial scale, a characterization that stretched the facts. False Promises Why carbon capture and storage won’t fix our climate crisis. by Katie Worth and Lucas Waldron, ProPublica; additional reporting by Amy Westervelt and Maddie Stone, Drilled; illustration and animation by Case Jernigan for ProPublica; design by Anna Donlan, ProPublica June 25, 2026 https://projects.propublica.org/why-carbon-capture-cant-solve-climate-change/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary For more than 40 years, oil companies have been funding research at prestigious universities into climate change “solutions” that would not require the public to stop using oil and gas. Among their favored fixes is carbon capture and storage.

How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy by Katie Worth, ProPublica; additional reporting by Amy Westervelt and Maddie Stone, Drilled Co-published with Drilled October 30, 2026, 6:00 am

How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy by Katie Worth, ProPublica; additional reporting by Amy Westervelt and Maddie Stone, Drilled Co-published with Drilled A U.N. report concluded carbon capture could offset fossil fuels’ effect on climate change. Two decades later, the process has failed to meaningfully scale up, and it’s proving hard to take the promises back. October 30, 2026, 6:00 am Reporting Highlights Scientists’ Secret Vote: A U.N. climate report legitimized carbon capture and storage, suggesting at least 99% of the CO2 would likely remain underground, despite scant empirical evidence. Oil Industry Favorite: Fossil fuel companies have identified carbon capture as a climate solution that will allow their industry to survive, and have pushed the U.N. and scientists to study it. Pattern of Underperformance: Decades later, major CO2 storage projects have suffered breakdowns, setbacks and cost overruns, while CCS remains central to climate models and policy.

Resolution provides strategic guidance on full and rigorous Party self-governance: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-29 22:28

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/29/WS6ae3580fe4b06d4aa0565f04.html The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday in Beijing, adopting the Resolution of the Central Committee of the CPC on Certain Major Issues Concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance. As the Party endeavors to supervise, govern, develop and strengthen itself in the new era, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has put forward a series of new ideas, new thinking and new strategies in response to the major questions of the times — what kind of long-term governing Marxist party the CPC should build and how to build it, thereby giving rise to Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building.

Cost concerns set to shape US midterms Elections to test support for Trump as economic woes weigh heavy on voters By BELINDA ROBINSON in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2026-10-29 07:48

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/29/WS6ae289d4e4b06d4aa0565bfa.html The United States will vote on Tuesday in the 2026 midterm elections, a key test of public sentiment toward President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with economic concerns high on voters' minds. Held halfway through a president's four-year term, US midterms determine control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as state governorships.

Macron puts money on the table to calm mass protests By Jonathan Powell in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-29 04:58

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/29/WS6ae261e8e4b06d4aa0565b79.html The French government has announced 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) for university renovations and 4 billion euros in loans for local authorities to upgrade high schools, in a bid to defuse ongoing student protests across the country. Reactions have been mixed with university student leaders dismissing government ministers as "totally clueless" and vowing to press on with protests that have disrupted the country for a month.

Anti-Netanyahu parties secure 67 seats with over 85 pct of Israeli votes counted Xinhua | Updated: 2026-10-28 22:23

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/28/WS6ae2057fe4b06d4aa0565b53.html JERUSALEM -- Parties opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured 67 seats in the 120-member parliament after 85.6 percent of votes were counted in Tuesday's election, according to updated official results. The Central Elections Committee said the results were based on the counting of most votes cast at regular polling stations. About half a million votes cast in double envelopes at polling stations in military bases, hospitals and other institutions have yet to be counted, with the count expected to be completed by Friday.

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government AFP Updated on: 29 Oct 2026, 9:48 am

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for an investigation into allegations of fraud but cautioned against stigmatising the entire Arab Israeli community, who voted at unprecedented rates. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/29/israel-piles-pressure-on-arab-parties-as-netanyahu-seeks-government

Three tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz: Iran's Revolutionary Guards AFP Updated on: 29 Oct 2026, 8:49 am

Three tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz: Iran's Revolutionary Guards In recent weeks, Iran has reported multiple vessels striking sea mines, prompting US Central Command (CENTCOM), which runs military operations in the region, to reaffirm on social media its insistence that all mines in "primary transit routes" have been cleared. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/29/three-tankers-on-fire-after-hitting-mines-in-hormuz-irans-revolutionary-guards

Antisemitism in Czech Republic surges over 400% since 2020, European human rights report finds ByALEX CARSON OCTOBER 28, 2026 18:50 Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 19:01

Antisemitism in Czech Republic surges over 400% since 2020, European human rights report finds Antisemitic incidents in Czechia surged from 874 in 2020 to 4,694 in 2024, with a European human rights report highlighting escalating hatred following October 7. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-913143

Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu' ByJONAH DAVIDOV OCTOBER 29, 2026 10:41 Updated: OCTOBER 29, 2026 14:13

Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu' The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence." https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-913196

Iran cannot wait: Trump and Herzog must break Israel's political deadlock Opinion: Ben-Dror Yemini|00:24

Iran cannot wait: Trump and Herzog must break Israel's political deadlock Opinion: Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot can form a coalition, but the Iranian threat leaves little time for another election; Israel's president and his US counterpart must help forge a unity government despite deep political divisions Ben-Dror Yemini Ben-Dror Yemini|00:24 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/syapivepmx

Netanyahu, Bennett, Eisenkot: Talk; don't miss this moment Opinion: Yehoram Gaon|07:28

Netanyahu, Bennett, Eisenkot: Talk; don't miss this moment Opinion: Perhaps this is what Israelis were telling their leaders in this election: We refuse to entrust our future to one political camp alone; find a way to work together Yehoram Gaon|07:28 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/b1p118tg6gg

‘I fear for my family’: Berlin mayoral candidate’s leaked messages expose Hamas ties, spark uproar Zeev Avrahami, Berlin|11:11

‘I fear for my family’: Berlin mayoral candidate’s leaked messages expose Hamas ties, spark uproar Berlin mayoral candidate Elif Eralp accidentally sent Der Spiegel internal messages revealing her fear of Hamas-linked figures in her left-wing party, sparking a political uproar and accusations that she could be vulnerable to intimidation Zeev Avrahami, Berlin|11:11 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skmcttlpzl

Qatar denies meddling in Israeli election: 'If it were true, Qatar would own all of Israel' Lior Ben Ari|10:38

Qatar denies meddling in Israeli election: 'If it were true, Qatar would own all of Israel' Doha rejects claims it funded efforts to influence Israel's election as Shin Bet investigates suspected foreign interference; election officials say voting was conducted lawfully, while police dismiss Likud's claims that the election was stolen Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|10:38 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryehv6g6ze

Inside Trump’s Futile Hunt for Noncitizen Voters by Peter Elkind, Jen Fifield, Doug Bock Clark, Ken B. Morales and Andy Mannix October 29, 2026, 7:21 am

Inside Trump’s Futile Hunt for Noncitizen Voters Claiming that hundreds of thousands of noncitizens were voting illegally, Trump tasked agents who usually investigate cross-border crime with uncovering proof. We followed along to find out: How many of these voters could there actually be? hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, with reporting by Peter Elkind, Jen Fifield, Doug Bock Clark, Ken B. Morales and Andy Mannix October 29, 2026, 7:21 am https://www.propublica.org/podcast/homeland-security-investigations-noncitizen-voter-fraud-cases

Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit Co-published with BridgeDetroit October 29, 2026, 6:00 am

Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion We reported on how a concrete plant took over a Detroit neighborhood after a historic land swap facilitated by city officials. Now after years of complaints from residents about dust and noise, officials say they want to limit further growth. by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit Co-published with BridgeDetroit October 29, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/kronos-moroun-cadillac-heights-detroit-concrete-impact

“Peak Greenwashing”: Two Bills in Congress Endorse Misleading Recycling Claims by Lisa Song October 29, 2026, 5:00 am

“Peak Greenwashing”: Two Bills in Congress Endorse Misleading Recycling Claims On the surface, the legislation promises transparency for consumers by establishing national standards for recycling. But it would keep states from setting stricter requirements for companies. by Lisa Song October 29, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/plastics-industry-recycling-legislation-congress

Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 2,300 of His Appointees by Al Shaw and Brandon Roberts March 5, 2026 • Updated: Oct. 29, 2026

Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 2,300 of His Appointees Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team. The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their debts, among other things. by Al Shaw and Brandon Roberts March 5, 2026 • Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 https://projects.propublica.org/trump-team-financial-disclosures/?_gl=1*1sft5hk*_ga*NDE2MjE5OTY2LjE3OTAwNzU3NjI.*_ga_K9RW8M6GL5*czE3OTMyODA2NzUkbzIwJGcxJHQxNzkzMjgyMjM2JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..

Top U.S. Health Official Backed a Medication Policy Shift That Benefited a Company She Has Stock In by Corey G. Johnson and Brandon Roberts October 29, 2026, 5:30 am

Top U.S. Health Official Backed a Medication Policy Shift That Benefited a Company She Has Stock In Alicia Jackson endorsed a key FDA policy change on hormone replacement therapies while holding at least $115,000 in stock in a company providing access to menopause treatments. Ethics experts called her endorsement an “obvious conflict of interest.” by Corey G. Johnson and Brandon Roberts October 29, 2026, 5:30 am https://www.propublica.org/article/hhs-alicia-jackson-menopause-treatment-policy

This Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It. by Nick Bowlin, The Frontier Co-published with The Frontier October 27, 2026, 5:00 am

This Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It. by Nick Bowlin, The Frontier Co-published with The Frontier October 27, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-oil-pollution-citation-violations?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river Reporting Highlights Citation’s Track Record: Citation Oil & Gas is named more than any other company in an Oklahoma database of pollution reports and other rule violations — over 1,000 times in the past decade. Pollution Without Punishment: Regulatory agency staff repeatedly recommended the state punish Citation. Instead, agency bosses allowed the company to restart operations without consequence. Regulators Rarely Regulate: Our analysis found that less than a third of enforcement cases filed by Oklahoma’s oil division since 2023 have resulted in punishment.

Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t. by Eli Hager October 13, 2026, 6:00 am

Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t. by Eli Hager October 13, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamp-snap-benefits-theft-skimmers-fraud?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary $470 Million How much fraudsters stole last year from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries. That’s according to data supplied by Propel, a company that provides a mobile app for SNAP recipients to check their account balances and transaction histories. More than 990,000 households that received food assistance last year had benefits stolen. (The reason it’s necessary to use data from a private company: The federal government has stopped tracking rates of this crime.) On Oct. 13, we reported that most SNAP theft could be blocked by adding microchips to outdated magnetic-stripe cards — but Congress won’t fund the change. A week later, the Department of Agriculture announced plans to adopt more secure cards with microchips. https://www.propublica.org/article/snap-theft-chip-cards-trump-rule?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary

In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests by Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Co-published with MLK50: Justice Through Journalism October 26, 2026, 6:00 am

In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests by Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Co-published with MLK50: Justice Through Journalism October 26, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/brent-taylor-memphis-tennessee-preemption-laws?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests Brent Taylor is currently favored to win Tennessee's Congressional District 9, which was recently redrawn from the state's sole majority-Black district, covering mostly the Memphis area, to a majority-white area that includes part of Memphis and stretches across half the state. Taylor already has a track record with many of the voters he is now seeking to represent in Washington, D.C.: In his nearly four years as a state senator, he has taken steps to strip authority from local officials elected by many of those same voters. With the backing of a Republican supermajority, Taylor pushed through half a dozen laws that superseded the power and priorities of local politicians. He also co-sponsored a law that voided the Memphis City Council’s ban on police stops for minor traffic infractions, which had been passed after the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyré Nichols. “I think he’s very dangerous for Shelby County, and he’s going to be very dangerous for the Ninth District if he gets elected,” said former Shelby County General Sessions Court Judge Bill Anderson, referring to how Taylor’s policies could especially harm Black men. Anderson retired in May 2025 after clashing publicly with Taylor over bail reform measures. (Anderson supported them; Taylor opposed them.) Taylor, who declined to be interviewed, has said that the laws he has championed prioritize public safety. He did not respond to detailed questions. Taylor, who is white, is favored to win after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in April made it harder to challenge gerrymandering that dilutes the Black vote.

How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement by Doug Bock Clark October 28, 2026, 5:00 am

How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement by Doug Bock Clark October 28, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/cleta-mitchell-elections-trump?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature Conservative powerbroker Cleta Mitchell has raised a grassroots army to transform American voting systems and worked closely with the administration to enact her plans. No one besides Trump himself has done more to overhaul elections. Reporting Highlights Hidden Hand: Conservative attorney Cleta Mitchell has shaped virtually every aspect of the Trump administration’s norm-busting agenda on American elections. Movement Builder: After working to overturn Trump’s 2020 defeat, Mitchell forged a national grassroots movement to overhaul voting. Some of her allies now hold top administration jobs. More Drastic Steps: With the midterms approaching, Mitchell has pressed the Trump administration to take actions that even some who’ve worked with her say go too far.

India’s nuclear journey — from current power to the fusion frontier Vismay Basu Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 11:45 am

India’s nuclear journey — from current power to the fusion frontier At the 1955 Geneva conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy, Homi Bhabha predicted controlled fusion within two decades. More than 70 years later, commercial fusion power remains elusive. https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/28/indias-nuclear-journey-from-current-power-to-the-fusion-frontier

World craving for a third voice to fill yawning gap T S Tirumurti Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 3:31 pm

World craving for a third voice to fill yawning gap It’s not enough to have geopolitical muscle; it’s necessary to flex it when needed. Multi-alignment should not stop us from being proactive in conflicts, especially in West Asia https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/27/world-craving-for-a-third-voice-to-fill-yawning-gap

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain, toll expected to rise Associated Press Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 10:19 am

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain, toll expected to rise Two trains travelling from Madrid to Seville collide after one stops on the track, derailing two cars and suspending rail services on key routes https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/high-speed-train-crash-kills-10-in-central-spain-toll-expected-to-rise

Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush, officer says Associated Press Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 4:10 am

Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush, officer says The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group, which has fought Somalia's government for nearly two decades, claimed responsibility for Monday's attack near Jameeca village in southern Somalia. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/islamic-militants-kill-at-least-20-somali-soldiers-in-ambush-officer-says

Saudi strikes leave over a dozen dead in Yemen as Houthis move to target Aden AFP Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 11:23 am

Saudi strikes leave over a dozen dead in Yemen as Houthis move to target Aden Houthi broadcaster Almasirah reported 14 dead and 15 wounded, including women and children, in a preliminary toll after Saudi attacks on a market and a petrol station. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/saudi-strikes-leave-over-a-dozen-dead-in-yemen-as-houthis-move-to-target-aden

'A question of when do I want to end it': Trump says Iran wants deal but delays negotiations TNIE online desk Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 4:53 am

'A question of when do I want to end it': Trump says Iran wants deal but delays negotiations Earlier, speaking at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, the US President said America did not initiate the war with Iran and accused Tehran of waging a conflict against Washington since 1979. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/a-question-of-when-do-i-want-to-end-it-trump-says-iran-wants-deal-but-delays-negotiations

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority AFP Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 10:47 am

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority With more than three-quarters of the vote counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was slightly ahead but still short of a majority. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/israeli-arab-parties-hold-key-as-netanyahu-falls-short-of-majority

Gadi Eisenkot: From Israel's top general to contender for top political office PTI Updated on: 28 Oct 2026, 3:56 am

Gadi Eisenkot: From Israel's top general to contender for top political office 66-year-old Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar party has emerged as a central figure in the effort to replace Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/28/gadi-eisenkot-from-israels-top-general-to-contender-for-top-political-office

Israel's opposition must form 65-seat majority coalition with Arab parties, Democrats' Golan says ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 28, 2026 11:52 Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 15:20

Israel's opposition must form 65-seat majority coalition with Arab parties, Democrats' Golan says Democrats chief: 'We have a majority, and opportunity to form a partnership with Israeli Arabs' • Joint List chair says Arab parties ready to 'pave way for Netanyahu's ousting' https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-913100

Israel has voted, but the coalition deadlock is just beginning - analysis ByHERB KEINON OCTOBER 27, 2026 23:28 Updated: OCTOBER 27, 2026 23:32

Israel has voted, but the coalition deadlock is just beginning - analysis The politicians now have to decide what they are prepared to change: their conditions, their partners or their promises. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-913071

American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds ByALEX CARSON OCTOBER 27, 2026 19:24 Updated: OCTOBER 27, 2026 20:01

American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds A new JFNA survey found that 72% of American Jews and 75% of Israeli Jews feel a sense of commonality, challenging perceptions of a growing divide between the communities. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-913057

How is the Muslim world reporting on Israel’s election? ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD OCTOBER 26, 2026 16:58 Updated: OCTOBER 26, 2026 17:33

How is the Muslim world reporting on Israel’s election? Articles analyzing Israel's October 27 election were published in media outlets based in Egypt, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the West Bank, and a London-based Qatari outlet. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-912938

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz ByREUTERS OCTOBER 21, 2026 15:56

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz Fighting between the Saudi-backed government and the Houthis since September has cut key supply routes, worsening shortages of water, food, and fuel in and around the city. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-912430

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US after election defeat ByREUTERS OCTOBER 28, 2026 05:10 Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 16:02

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US after election defeat "The State Department will issue visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family and allow them entry into the United States," a senior State Department official said. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-913076

Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion ByBARAK SEENER OCTOBER 27, 2026 13:00

Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-913009

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition holds 48, Arab parties skyrocket ByKESHET NEEV OCTOBER 28, 2026 14:21 Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 15:32

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition holds 48, Arab parties skyrocket PM pulls ahead of Eisenkot with close to five million votes counted, but both blocs fall short of majority • Arab parties predicted to reach combined seat total of 19, complicating coalition efforts https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-913122

Silicon Valley's billionaires unite in $333 million war against California wealth tax Daniel Edelson, New York|10:30

Silicon Valley's billionaires unite in $333 million war against California wealth tax Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt and other Silicon Valley billionaires have raised more than $333 million to fight California’s proposed 5% wealth tax, funding a massive ad campaign and backing measures that could block it even if voters approve it Daniel Edelson, New York Daniel Edelson, New York|10:30 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/r15b5qytgx

The bloc that serves won. Now it's time to break promises Opinion: Ben-Dror Yemini|Yesterday | 21:44

The bloc that serves won. Now it's time to break promises Opinion: Parties seeking change have a historic opportunity to form a government — that means abandoning promises not to cooperate with Arab parties, and acting quickly before another election leaves Netanyahu in power Ben-Dror Yemini Ben-Dror Yemini|Yesterday | 21:44 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/hykkqpc2mx

Trump's vision for Israel: Three prime ministers, one government Opinion: Dr. Kobby Barda|10:19

Trump's vision for Israel: Three prime ministers, one government Opinion: With Israel's election ending in deadlock, a proposed Trump-brokered unity government would rotate the premiership among Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Bennett, aiming to break the political impasse and advance normalization with Saudi Arabia Dr. Kobby Barda|10:19 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/s1eio8k6mg

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc at 53 seats, Eisenkot bloc at 48 as nearly all votes counted ynet|Updated:10:13

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc at 53 seats, Eisenkot bloc at 48 as nearly all votes counted With 93% of polling stations and 85.6% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats, Eisenkot's 48 and Arab parties 19; double-envelope ballots could still shift the results ynet|Updated:10:13 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjnatbkaml

Netanyahou se vante de contrôler l’Amérique latine (sic) et soutient le « sioniste évangélique » Bolsonaro au Brésil par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme

Netanyahou se vante de contrôler l’Amérique latine (sic) et soutient le « sioniste évangélique » Bolsonaro au Brésil par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Flavio Bolsonaro a perdu l’élection présidentielle brésilienne. Son « ami », Benyamin Netanyahou, avait pourtant largement misé sur lui, lui envoyant un spécialiste des campagnes électorales pour le conseiller. Le « sioniste révisionniste » était déjà parvenu, avec l’aide de son « frère » de cœur, Javier Milei, a renverser la gauche latino-américaine et à conclure les accords d’Isaac. Suivreles votes Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 27 octobre 2026 Español https://www.voltairenet.org/article225112.html

25% of South Asian Americans who voted for Trump in 2024 to back Democrats in midterms: Survey PTI Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 2:29 am

25% of South Asian Americans who voted for Trump in 2024 to back Democrats in midterms: Survey The survey found that 67 per cent of South Asian Americans who voted for Trump still backed the Republicans, but 25 per cent said they would support Democrats. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/25-of-south-asian-americans-who-voted-for-trump-in-2024-to-back-democrats-in-midterms-survey-2 Localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire starts in deal brokered by Melania Trump, but Kyiv faces fresh attacks The local pause in fighting started at 3 am in Ukraine to allow an aid mission into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine later this week. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/localized-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-starts-in-deal-brokered-by-melania-trump-but-kyiv-faces-fresh-attacks Associated Press Updated on: 26 Oct 2026, 11:58 pm

Drone strike on Sudan's Nyala kills 21, injures 40 AFP Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 4:39 am

Drone strike on Sudan's Nyala kills 21, injures 40 The strike comes a day after a coordinated RSF drone attack on six power stations left millions without power in Al-Jazira, White Nile, Sennar and Gedaref states. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/drone-strike-on-sudans-nyala-kills-21-injures-40

Nordic leaders call Putin as local truce begins in Ukraine AFP Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 9:47 am

Nordic leaders call Putin as local truce begins in Ukraine The call marked the first direct exchange between Putin and Ukraine's main European allies since French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with him in July 202 https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/nordic-leaders-call-putin-as-local-truce-begins-in-ukraine

Al-Shabaab claims hundreds dead in ambush on Somali troops AFP Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 3:27 am

Al-Shabaab claims hundreds dead in ambush on Somali troops Turkey has emerged as a key backer of the Somali government at a time when the United States and other key donors are pulling back from supporting the counter-insurgency. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/al-shabaab-claims-hundreds-dead-in-ambush-on-somali-troops

US, UK among 31 countries warning of 'alarming' Sudan famine AFP Updated on: 27 Oct 2026, 1:25 am

US, UK among 31 countries warning of 'alarming' Sudan famine The statement said over 40 percent of the country's population, an estimated 19.5 million, are experiencing acute food insecurity, with 5 million experiencing emergency levels. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/27/us-uk-among-31-countries-warning-of-alarming-sudan-famine

Israel, Turkey and Azerbaijan: how a hijab dispute tests Baku’s strategic independence Opinion: Amine Ayoub|Yesterday | 00:23

Israel, Turkey and Azerbaijan: how a hijab dispute tests Baku’s strategic independence Opinion: Baku’s school-dress rules have triggered protests in Turkey, criminal proceedings against Turkish commentators and entry bans against 31 Turkish citizens; the confrontation exposes the limits of Ankara-Baku solidarity and highlights the strategic importance of Azerbaijan’s independent relationship with Israel Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|Yesterday | 00:23 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/skofvs23fl

'We've broken all records': Israel's voter turnout up 15.4% compared to last election ynet|Updated:10:45

'We've broken all records': Israel's voter turnout up 15.4% compared to last election By 2 p.m., voter turnout in Israel had reached 44.9%, with approximately 3.3 million Israelis casting their ballots at polling stations across the country; IDF turnout reached 48% by 1 p.m., up from 44.4% in the previous election; security officials say voting remains orderly despite attempted disruptions, while up to 650,000 special ballots could delay the final results until Thursday afternoon ynet|Updated:10:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rywaujrhgg

Netanyahu posts image of atomic bomb over Tel Aviv: ‘Nothing else will matter’ Moran Azulay|10.25.26 | 07:09

Netanyahu posts image of atomic bomb over Tel Aviv: ‘Nothing else will matter’ Sharing a warning by political commentator Yuval Bloomberg, Netanyahu casts domestic controversies as a ‘smokescreen’ obscuring Iran's nuclear threat; Democrats leader Yair Golan accuses him of spreading panic ahead of Tuesday's election Moran Azulay Moran Azulay|10.25.26 | 07:09 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1rpzlj3ml

No party is perfect. Get over yourself and just go vote Opinion: Hanoch Daum|Yesterday | 23:56

No party is perfect. Get over yourself and just go vote Opinion: It's been four turbulent years, and I'm tired of hearing that no party deserves your vote; Democracy isn't something to take for granted: Find candidates you trust, choose the closest match and get to the polls. Let's push voter turnout to 80% Hanoch Daum|Yesterday | 23:56 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/s1r11lct3fe

War debt, housing and defense: 10 economic tests facing Israel's next government Gad Lior|07:02

War debt, housing and defense: 10 economic tests facing Israel's next government With debt approaching 70% of GDP and defense demands nearing 200 billion shekels a year, Israel's next government must weigh tax hikes and deep spending cuts while rebuilding the north, tackling housing costs and restoring investor confidence Gad Lior|07:02 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/hjq6rcphgg

Form a government, you can hate each other on your own time - comment ByZVIKA KLEIN OCTOBER 26, 2026 19:09 Updated: OCTOBER 26, 2026 21:03

Form a government, you can hate each other on your own time - comment After October 7, Israel needs a stable government for several years. A broad Zionist coalition should agree on the work and get it done. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-912953

Election Day 2026 is a day for democracy and a chance for unity - editorial ByJPOST EDITORIAL OCTOBER 27, 2026 05:55

Election Day 2026 is a day for democracy and a chance for unity - editorial Israelis should allow themselves to enjoy the day. Bring children to the polling station. Talk with friends and relatives, including those voting differently. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-912952

Elections committee chief bars UTJ from reporting voter numbers in real time ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 27, 2026 13:43 Updated: OCTOBER 27, 2026 14:48

Elections committee chief bars UTJ from reporting voter numbers in real time The order followed a petition filed by the Movement for Quality Government in Israel over concerns that the party was violating a High Court of Justice ruling. https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-913029

Live Updates: Election Day: Over three million vote as Israel sees highest election turnout since 1973 ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Live Updates: Election Day: Over three million vote as Israel sees highest election turnout since 1973 Turnout at 44.9% at 2 p.m. • Netanyahu warns of attempt to 'steal elections' amid high Arab voter turnout • Arab voting may be deliberately disrupted, Israeli civil rights watchdog warns https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/2026-10-27/live-updates-912992

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum ByMERAV DAVIDOVITS OCTOBER 25, 2026 03:49

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum Modern drones, precision weapons, and networked AI increasingly depend on the spectrum. AI is turning the ability to adapt there into a combat capability of its own. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-912730

Iran threatens 'legal action' against South Korean shipping company in Strait of Hormuz ByREUTERS OCTOBER 27, 2026 14:40

Iran threatens 'legal action' against South Korean shipping company in Strait of Hormuz Tehran has sought to tighten its grip on the strategic waterway by attacking shipping there since ​US and Israeli ⁠airstrikes on Iran on February 28. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913035

The war against the Slavs in Ukraine is drawing to a close by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 27 October 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe

The war against the Slavs in Ukraine is drawing to a close by Thierry Meyssan The moment is approaching when the West must accept its defeat in Ukraine. President Trump is determined to bypass Volodymyr Zelensky, who has formed alliances with criminal organizations that oppose the United States. The Russian army continues to advance. Elon Musk, who has prohibited the use of the Starlink network for attacks and killing, has now throttled its bandwidth in Ukraine. Russia is on the verge of achieving its military objective. The question remains: what will the Europeans do to mask their failure? Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 27 October 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe https://www.voltairenet.org/article225105.html

Elon Musk backs JD Vance against Netanyahu, while Miriam Adelson (Marco Rubio’s "godmother") attacks Trump by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Deutsch Español français Nederlands Português русский

Elon Musk backs JD Vance against Netanyahu, while Miriam Adelson (Marco Rubio’s "godmother") attacks Trump by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Iran and the President of the United States have defeated Israel and the backers of its genocides. Consequently, the peace concluded by Washington and Tehran has sparked a new war—this time among Donald Trump’s supporters over his succession. ReadOpinions Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Deutsch Español français Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article224789.html

“Shukriya, Pakistan”: Donald Trump and the de-escalation of Iran with four huge obstacles by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Español français Nederlands Português русский

“Shukriya, Pakistan”: Donald Trump and the de-escalation of Iran with four huge obstacles by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme President Donald Trump eventually came to realize that he had been mistaken about Iran and wrong to attack that civilization-state. He signed the Islamabad Memorandum—initially electronically. He acknowledged $300 billion in war damages, while masking them within an investment fund. From now on, the sole obstacle to peace is not Israel, but Benjamin Netanyahu. ReadOpinions Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Español français Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article224788.html

Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and related to Iran Voltaire Network | 2 October 2026 Español français

Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and related to Iran Voltaire Network | 2 October 2026 Español français https://www.voltairenet.org/article225001.html

An Open Letter to the Honorable People of the United States of America by General Hossein Mohebbi Voltaire Network | Tehran (Iran) | 29 September 2026

An Open Letter to the Honorable People of the United States of America by General Hossein Mohebbi Voltaire Network | Tehran (Iran) | 29 September 2026 https://www.voltairenet.org/article224986.html

Voltaire, actualité internationale, n°191 Réseau Voltaire | 22 octobre 2026 English Español

Voltaire, actualité internationale, n°191 Réseau Voltaire | 22 octobre 2026 English Español https://www.voltairenet.org/article225085.html

Le « Parti du Peuple des Cafards » sonne la révolte des démunis à Bahrat Réseau Voltaire | 15 octobre 2026 English Español italiano Nederlands Português (+++)

Le « Parti du Peuple des Cafards » sonne la révolte des démunis à Bahrat Réseau Voltaire | 15 octobre 2026 English Español italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article225053.html La révolte étudiante en France et le Parti populaire du Cafard en Inde : la contagion d’une protestation mondiale de la génération Z et suivante ? par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme La génération Z, qui a multiplié les manifestations en 2025, sur les cinq continents, mène aujourd’hui son combat en France et en Inde. Au delà du bien-fondé de ses revendications au regard des problèmes nationaux, il est évident qu’elle exprime partout le même rejet de la globalisation. Cartesdu monde Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 19 octobre 2026 Español Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article225056.html Le logiciel espion israélien Candiru sème le chaos du Qatar au Mexique par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme L’État d’Israël poursuit la vente de ses logiciels d’espionnage, partout dans le monde. Cette activité, plus dangereuse que la location de mercenaires, s’est développée avec la participation de personnalités états-uniennes. Choisirlogiciel Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 19 octobre 2026 Español Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article225060.html

Vyacheslav Volodin dénonce la responsabilité de l’Angleterre dans la création du fascisme Réseau Voltaire | 22 octobre 2026 English Español italiano Nederlands Português

Vyacheslav Volodin dénonce la responsabilité de l’Angleterre dans la création du fascisme Réseau Voltaire | 22 octobre 2026 English Español italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article225084.html

La « carte électorale » trahit l’irrédentisme de Netanyahou par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme . Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 25 octobre 2026 Español

La « carte électorale » trahit l’irrédentisme de Netanyahou par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Le Premier ministre israélien, Benyamin Netanyahou, qui disait, le 23 août 2025, son attachement au projet « sioniste révisionniste » de « Grand Israël », vient de produire sa vision du Moyen-Orient qui y ressemble étrangement. Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 25 octobre 2026 Español https://www.voltairenet.org/article225098.html

Ken Paxton Says He’s Tough on Crime. His Trust Invested $600,000 in a Convicted Fraudster’s Company. by Alexandra Glorioso, Jeremy Schwartz, Misty Harris and Zach Despart, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune Co-published with The Texas Tribune October 23, 2026, 12:00 pm

Ken Paxton Says He’s Tough on Crime. His Trust Invested $600,000 in a Convicted Fraudster’s Company. The blind trust’s investment in Wildcatter offers a new, unreported look at the attorney general’s financial ties with the very type of business executives whose prosecutions he typically celebrates. by Alexandra Glorioso, Jeremy Schwartz, Misty Harris and Zach Despart, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune Co-published with The Texas Tribune October 23, 2026, 12:00 pm https://www.propublica.org/article/ken-paxton-investment-scott-sherman-wildcatter

Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act. by Nat Lash, ProPublica, and Julie Leopo for ProPublica October 23, 2026, 5:00 am

Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act. by Nat Lash, ProPublica, and Julie Leopo for ProPublica October 23, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/bird-flu-mink-farm-utah-human-risk Reporting Highlights Deadly Outbreak: A bird flu outbreak has been raging uncontrolled on a Utah mink farm for two months. Flu experts fear it could spark a devastating human pandemic. Government Failures: State officials didn’t order the mink to be killed, which other countries with outbreaks have done. They are prioritizing the financial interests of the fur trade. Silent Risks: Despite CDC guidance urging officials to monitor workers, they actively chose not to and declined to test workers — including one with a symptom experts said would warrant testing.

Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims by Renee Dudley October 26, 2026, 5:00 am

Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigation. by Renee Dudley October 26, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/zohar-pinhasi-monstercloud-ransomware-indictment

In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests by Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Co-published with MLK50: Justice Through Journalism October 26, 2026, 6:00 am

In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests by Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Co-published with MLK50: Justice Through Journalism October 26, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/brent-taylor-memphis-tennessee-preemption-laws Reporting Highlights Undermining Voters: As state senator, Brent Taylor passed laws that superseded the will of Memphis voters. Now he wants to represent them in Congress. Overruling Elected Officials: Voters elected Democratic District Attorney Steve Mulroy, who rejected a tough-on-crime approach to public safety. Taylor’s laws have restrained his authority. Harming Black Memphians: Laws restricting how county judges set bail and reversing limits on police traffic stops disproportionately harm Black residents, studies show.

After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft by Eli Hager October 23, 2026, 1:45 pm

After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced plans to adopt more secure cards with microchips. by Eli Hager October 23, 2026, 1:45 pm https://www.propublica.org/article/snap-theft-chip-cards-trump-rule?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting Co-published with Oregon Public Broadcasting

A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford The federal tax credit provides up to $15 billion in subsidies a year to help developers build apartments. It’s created housing that’s often no more affordable than the market rate. by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting Co-published with Oregon Public Broadcasting https://www.propublica.org/article/low-income-housing-tax-credit-portland?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary June 3, 2026, 5:00 am

Russian oligarch bankrolled much of Trump Jr.’s wedding.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/raj_fdO9Nws For days, ProPublica reporters had been digging for proof that a Russian oligarch attended Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump’s wedding. We scoured social media and analyzed wicker chairs. Then, on a swimsuit model’s Instagram, we found the shaved head we were looking for. Watch research reporter Alex Mierjeski explain how ProPublica figured out a Russian oligarch bankrolled much of Trump Jr.’s wedding.

A Texas Cop Signed on to Help ICE Deport His Neighbors. It Tore the Town Apart. by Francesca D’Annunzio and McKenzie Funk, ProPublica, photography by Kirsten Luce for The New York Times Co-published with The New York Times Magazine October 25, 2026, 12:00 am

A Texas Cop Signed on to Help ICE Deport His Neighbors. It Tore the Town Apart. by Francesca D’Annunzio and McKenzie Funk, ProPublica, photography by Kirsten Luce for The New York Times Co-published with The New York Times Magazine October 25, 2026, 12:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/deportations-ingram-texas-287g-jaron-alexander?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of the town.

Las lideresas del agua y sus quince años de lucha por el lago Titicaca Brenda Villalba Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Las lideresas del agua y sus quince años de lucha por el lago Titicaca Brenda Villalba COPACABANA, Bolivia – Al lado de la mano derecha de Rosa Jalja se instala un equipo para transmisión. El ratón negro y un teclado de computadora acompañan el espacio de trabajo. Ella sostiene un fragmento de papel casi a la altura de su consola de sonidos. En la imagen, todo encaja dentro de una cabina radial donde ella se posiciona frente a un micrófono de mesa y comienza a hablar sobre el cuidado de su lago ancestral, el Titicaca. Una actividad que realiza desde hace 15 años. Jalja es comunicóloga social y una de las primeras compañeras en integrar la Asociación de Mujeres Unidas en Defensa de la Cuenca del Lago Titicaca – Lideresas, una red y alianza binacional que actualmente agrupa a 50 mujeres de Bolivia y Perú. Entre diagnósticos comunes y la urgencia por frenar el colapso de la cuenca, las mujeres de las comunidades ribereñas de Copacabana, Quimsachata, Apuville, Chañi, Sicuani, Yampupata y Sampaya unieron sus voces para visibilizar una crisis que afecta su vida cotidiana y la de sus comunidades. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/las-lideresas-del-agua-y-sus-quince-anos-de-lucha-por-el-lago-titicaca/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Expertos de la ONU critican fiestas en Colonia Dignidad de Chile Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Expertos de la ONU critican fiestas en Colonia Dignidad de Chile Corresponsal de IPS GINEBRA – Expertos de la Naciones Unidas criticaron la realización de festejos en Villa Bavaria, antiguo recinto de la tristemente célebre Colonia Dignidad de Chile, donde se cometieron actos de tortura, desapariciones forzadas y otras graves violaciones de los derechos humanos durante y después de la dictadura. “Nos consterna que se puedan celebrar festejos en un lugar donde se perpetraron graves violaciones de los derechos humanos y cuya expropiación estaba prevista”, señalaron en una declaración este martes 20 las personas expertas que actúan por mandato del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU en esta ciudad suiza. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/expertos-de-la-onu-critican-fiestas-en-colonia-dignidad-de-chile/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Chile, Brasil y Uruguay lideran la región en inteligencia artificial Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Chile, Brasil y Uruguay lideran la región en inteligencia artificial Corresponsal de IPS SANTIAGO – Chile, Brasil y Uruguay son los países de América Latina y el Caribe que mejor desarrollan sus capacidades en inteligencia artificial (IA), y en toda la región se comprueba que la conectividad es indispensable pero ya no es suficiente, de acuerdo con un estudio e índice divulgados este martes 20 por la Cepal. José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, secretario ejecutivo de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal), expuso al presentar el estudio que “el desafío no consiste simplemente en participar en la revolución de la IA, sino en aumentar su capacidad para crear, capturar y distribuir el valor que ella genera”. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/chile-brasil-y-uruguay-lideran-la-region-en-inteligencia-artificial/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Alarma en agencias de la ONU por situación humanitaria en Yemen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Alarma en agencias de la ONU por situación humanitaria en Yemen Corresponsal de IPS GINEBRA – Agencias del sistema de Naciones Unidas expresaron su alarma por la evolución de la emergencia humanitaria en Yemen, con centenares de miles de personas sumadas este octubre a las necesidades de asistencia, debido a los combates entre las fuerzas que se disputan el control de ese país. Jens Laerke, portavoz de la Oficina de Coordinación de la Ayuda Humanitaria de la ONU (Ocha), describió la situación en la segunda ciudad del país árabe: “Hace 20 días y contando que Taiz está aislada. Estamos viendo cada vez más que los combates nos hacen imposible entrar, y a la gente imposible salir”. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/alarma-en-agencias-de-la-onu-por-situacion-humanitaria-en-yemen/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cuatro años de IA: ¿dónde están los beneficios prometidos y quién responde por los peligros? Walter García Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cuatro años de IA: ¿dónde están los beneficios prometidos y quién responde por los peligros? Este es un artículo de opinión de Walter Garcia, director general de IPS y quien se formó como ingeniero informático. Walter García MADRID – En noviembre se cumplen cuatro años del lanzamiento de ChatGPT, que popularizó la inteligencia artificial generativa, y desató una carrera tecnológica sin precedentes y trajo promesas extraordinarias: curar enfermedades, revolucionar la educación, resolver la crisis climática: el comienzo de una era de abundancia para toda la humanidad. Desde entonces, las grandes empresas de la inteligencia artificial (IA) han atraído inversiones gigantescas y desarrollado sistemas cada vez más sofisticados. Sin embargo, los beneficios tangibles para el bienestar colectivo siguen estando muy lejos de las expectativas anunciadas. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/cuatro-anos-de-ia-donde-estan-los-beneficios-prometidos-y-quien-responde-por-los-peligros/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bukele_abre_la_puerta_a_excarcelaciones_con_tintes_electorales_Transporte_en_Cuba_recobra_algo_de_vi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Propagación del ébola en África aumenta urgencia de financiación sanitaria nacional Ignatius Banda Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Propagación del ébola en África aumenta urgencia de financiación sanitaria nacional Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO, Zimbabue – La muerte por ébola registrada este mes en Kenia pone de relieve la urgencia de la preparación ante emergencias de salud pública en África y cómo los gobiernos del continente están destinando sus presupuestos nacionales al sector sanitario. El caso de Kenia sirve como llamada a la acción en la lucha contra las emergencias de salud pública en África y pone de manifiesto si los esfuerzos coordinados a nivel local cuentan con los medios adecuados para contener la propagación de enfermedades transmisibles. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/propagacion-del-ebola-en-africa-aumenta-urgencia-de-financiacion-sanitaria-nacional/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bukele_abre_la_puerta_a_excarcelaciones_con_tintes_electorales_Transporte_en_Cuba_recobra_algo_de_vi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

La escasa licencia por paternidad perjudica a las mujeres Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

La escasa licencia por paternidad perjudica a las mujeres Corresponsal de IPS NACIONES UNIDAS – Las madres de todo el mundo reciben casi ocho veces más tiempo de permiso remunerado que los padres al nacer un hijo, lo que obliga a las mujeres a asumir la mayor parte de la carga del cuidado, mostró un análisis divulgado este viernes 23 por ONU Mujeres. Según un informe de políticas elaborado por esa agencia que promueve la igualdad de género de las Naciones Unidas y el Banco Mundial, las madres reciben de media 196 días de baja remunerada y los padres tan solo 25, lo que se traduce en un costo para las familias, los niños y las economías. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/la-escasa-licencia-por-paternidad-perjudica-a-las-mujeres/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bukele_abre_la_puerta_a_excarcelaciones_con_tintes_electorales_Transporte_en_Cuba_recobra_algo_de_vi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cuando la medicina se convierte en una herramienta de tortura en el cautiverio ruso Anna Trushova Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cuando la medicina se convierte en una herramienta de tortura en el cautiverio ruso Este es un artículo de opinión de Anna Trushova, defensora de los derechos humanos y responsable de comunicación en el Centro para las Libertades Civiles. Anna Trushova KIEV – Se supone que la medicina debe proteger la vida y la dignidad humanas. Sin embargo, los testimonios de ucranianos liberados del cautiverio ruso revelan una realidad inquietante: el personal médico en los centros de detención no solo ha negado a los prisioneros el tratamiento necesario, sino que, en casos documentados, ha participado en actos de tortura y malos tratos. No se trata simplemente de casos aislados en los que médicos individuales incumplen sus deberes profesionales. Las conclusiones de «Anatomía de la tortura: testimonios sobre tortura y malos tratos por parte de personal médico en el cautiverio ruso» —un informe analítico elaborado por el Centro para las Libertades Civiles y la organización Médicos Militares de Ucrania— señalan patrones recurrentes en diversos centros de detención. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/cuando-la-medicina-se-convierte-en-una-herramienta-de-tortura-en-el-cautiverio-ruso/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bukele_abre_la_puerta_a_excarcelaciones_con_tintes_electorales_Transporte_en_Cuba_recobra_algo_de_vi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Avances en neurotecnología pueden amenazar los derechos humanos Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Avances en neurotecnología pueden amenazar los derechos humanos Corresponsal de IPS NACIONES UNIDAS – La tecnología se aplica cada vez más en contextos judiciales, lo que amenaza la privacidad y la libertad de pensamiento, y las empresas recopilan grandes volúmenes de datos neuronales que podrían ser utilizados por los gobiernos, expone un nuevo informe divulgado por Naciones Unidas. “Las señales cerebrales registradas por un dispositivo de videojuegos o un dispositivo de bienestar podrían algún día utilizarse como prueba en su contra en un tribunal”, advierte el informe presentado ante la Asamblea General por la subsecretaria general para los Derechos Humanos, Claudia Fuentes Julio. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/10/avances-en-neurotecnologia-pueden-amenazar-los-derechos-humanos/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bukele_abre_la_puerta_a_excarcelaciones_con_tintes_electorales_Transporte_en_Cuba_recobra_algo_de_vi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

The data on women at work call us to action Haishan FuRobin Mearns October 16, 2026 This page in: English (+ +...+...)

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/the-data-on-women-at-work-call-us-to-action At the current pace of change, it could take 350 years for women to participate in the labor market at the same rate as men. That is not a typo. It is what the data tell us when we trace the trajectory of women's labor force participation from 1990 to today across countries worldwide. This sobering finding lies at the heart of Shaping the Future of Women in the Workplace featured in the 2026 edition of the Atlas for Global Development. Shaping the Future of Women in the Workplace Women face persistent barriers when it comes to participating in the labor force. And those who do work are more likely to be in vulnerable employment, earn lower wages, and shoulder the majority of domestic and care responsibilities, highlighting slow and uneven progress toward gender equality at work. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/atlas/gender-and-jobs/ Atlas of Global Development 2026 The Atlas of Global Development 2026 presents interactive storytelling and data visualizations on key global trends related to people, prosperity, our planet, infrastructure, and digital transformation. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/atlas/

Momentum is building for better data in the Caribbean, but more work lies ahead Isabella Contreras RengifoJacobus de HoopJonathan LainAnna Luisa PaffhausenZander PrinslooUmar Serajuddin October 16, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/momentum-is-building-for-better-data-in-the-caribbean--but-more- A decade ago, someone trying to understand poverty dynamics in the Caribbean would have hit a wall. They would have encountered statistical office websites with limited information on the data collected, survey data locked in filing cabinets, and no clear channels to request access even when data existed.

Bangladesh Shows Why Results Must Outlast Projects Lisandro MartinJean Pesme October 16, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/bangladesh-shows-why-results-must-outlast-projects The most important result of a development project is what a country can keep doing after the project ends. Bangladesh shows why financing helped build a solar market that reached millions of households. Simpler business procedures opened routes for entrepreneurs. Stronger standards improved conditions inside factories. Behind these results lies a larger achievement: the capacity to keep delivering.

Women’s Leadership: A Research Round-up from the Accelerating Development Outcomes Conference Kathleen BeegleAna Maria Munoz-BoudetMichael O’SullivanMariana Viollaz October 19, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/women-s-leadership--a-research-round-up-from-the-accelerating-de This past September 10-11 the World Bank Group, LSE, and the Gates Foundation convened a global conference on Women’s Leadership: Accelerating Development Outcomes. The inaugural conference, the first in a series, focused on causal evidence on barriers, impacts and policies to advance women’s representation, voice and power. A total of 48 papers were presented across sessions, complemented by keynotes from Matthias Doepke, Rohini Pande, and Amanda Clayton.

Land registration as an opportunity to expand women's land rights: Early insights from Senegal Nelsy AffoumSokhna BaAletheia Amalia DonaldLaetitia LonghiAndré Teyssier October 20, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/land-registration-as-an-opportunity-to-expand-women-s-land-right Owning land can open important pathways out of poverty. Yet, in Senegal, most women have no formal claim to it. In fact, only 6% own agricultural land and just 2.5% own their homes. This inequality can begin early, when daughters are overlooked as land is passed down within families. Over time, this leaves women with fewer assets, less access to credit, and less protection in the event of divorce or widowhood. Large-scale registration programs therefore present both a risk and an opportunity: they can extend formal land ownership to millions, but they can also cement existing inequalities if women’s and girls’ inclusion is not deliberately built into the process.

Measuring disaster-related crop losses: How far can household surveys take us, and what new research is needed? Giulia PonziniPhilip Randolph Wollburg October 20, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/measuring-disaster-related-crop-losses--how-far-can-household-su Natural hazards are striking agricultural systems more often and at greater cost. In 2024, recorded disasters exceeded the twenty-year average, at a direct cost of around US$242 billion (CRED, 2025). Direct damages, though, are only the costs that get counted. Once losses to health, education, livelihoods, ecosystems, and supply chains are added, the global toll rises to closer to US$ 2.3 trillion per year; UNDRR, 2025). A large share of that damage lands on farms: FAO estimates that disasters destroyed US$3.26 trillion in crop and livestock production between 1991 and 2023, an average of US$99 billion a year, or 4 percent of global agricultural GDP, with Africa bearing the heaviest relative burden at 7.4 percent (FAO, 2025). For the 3.8 billion people whose livelihoods depend on agrifood systems — especially for smallholders who rely on crops for both income and food — these losses are a recurring threat to consumption, nutrition, and long-term development.