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Bulletins and International News Discussion from October 6th to October 12th, 2025 - A New Revolutionary Wave?

Image is of demonstrators in Italy on October 3rd in solidarity with the people of Palestine as the genocide in Gaza and the West Bank continues; source is this article.

There's way too much going on right now for me to really focus on any one country this week. The aftermath of the fall of the Nepal government has, somewhat surprisingly, reverberated around the world, and not only in countries that are enemies to the West as you'd expect; for example, Morocco's government battle fiercely with Egypt's and Jordan's to be first in line to lick the dogshit off the boots of Zionists, and yet Morocco is currently embroiled in a large protest wave based primarily around a youth unemployment crisis (though their population is also remarkably pro-Palestinian, which generates additional friction). We're also seeing similar protests in Madagascar, Peru, and Paraguay, and perhaps more will come. I'm personally fairly doubtful in the potential for meaningful economic results from these protests (the current imperialist system seems too deeply embedded for a movement that isn't explicitly communist and anti-imperialist to alter conditions), but it is quite possible for new political results at least.

Outside of the developing world, it appears that the unpopularity of western leaders, such as in the UK, France, and Italy, is creating new levels of unrest. In Britain, the political system has become so utterly moribund that even the artificial democracy of a two-party system (more-or-less; the Lib Dems do exist I suppose) no longer suffices, with both Conservatives and Labour gradually sinking. The Reform party appears like it may become the new standard-bearer of the capitalists and petit-bourgeois - that is, the historical wellspring of fascism - and the Left Party (whatever name they eventually choose) may or may not rise to meet the occasion. In France, they're on their fifth Prime Minister in two years, after Lecornu lasted about a month, attempting the liberal classic: promising change, and then appointing the exact same people who have ruled for the last few decades. And pro-Palestinian protests and general strikes have erupted in Italy, in defiance of their rightwing government under Meloni.

While there's plenty of other events (e.g. continuing aggression against Venezuela that might soon erupt into a war) it would be remise of me not to mention the very much ongoing events vis-a-vis Palestine and a potential peace deal there, seemingly supported to some degree by Trump. It could be legitimate, and it could be some big act (very likely the latter, IMO). Both Trump and Netanyahu seem to believe that they're very talented political masterminds, producing manoeuvres and feints that would make Machiavelli blush. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I trust the militant organizations inside Palestine to outplay these American failsons. Hamas and similar groups are not nearly as gullible as the Iranian reformist faction - though few people are!

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::: spoiler Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Examples of Ukrainian Nazis and fascists
Examples of racism/euro-centrism during the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Sources:

Defense Politics Asia's youtube channel and their map. Their youtube channel has substantially diminished in quality but the map is still useful.
Moon of Alabama, which tends to have interesting analysis. Avoid the comment section.
Understanding War and the Saker: reactionary sources that have occasional insights on the war.
Alexander Mercouris, who does daily videos on the conflict. While he is a reactionary and surrounds himself with likeminded people, his daily update videos are relatively brainworm-free and good if you don't want to follow Russian telegram channels to get news. He also co-hosts The Duran, which is more explicitly conservative, racist, sexist, transphobic, anti-communist, etc when guests are invited on, but is just about tolerable when it's just the two of them if you want a little more analysis.
Simplicius, who publishes on Substack. Like others, his political analysis should be soundly ignored, but his knowledge of weaponry and military strategy is generally quite good.
On the ground: Patrick Lancaster, an independent and very good journalist reporting in the warzone on the separatists' side.

Unedited videos of Russian/Ukrainian press conferences and speeches.

Pro-Russian Telegram Channels:

Again, CW for anti-LGBT and racist, sexist, etc speech, as well as combat footage.

https://t.me/aleksandr_skif ~ DPR's former Defense Minister and Colonel in the DPR's forces. Russian language.
https://t.me/Slavyangrad ~ A few different pro-Russian people gather frequent content for this channel (~100 posts per day), some socialist, but all socially reactionary. If you can only tolerate using one Russian telegram channel, I would recommend this one.
https://t.me/s/levigodman ~ Does daily update posts.
https://t.me/patricklancasternewstoday ~ Patrick Lancaster's telegram channel.
https://t.me/gonzowarr ~ A big Russian commentator.
https://t.me/rybar ~ One of, if not the, biggest Russian telegram channels focussing on the war out there. Actually quite balanced, maybe even pessimistic about Russia. Produces interesting and useful maps.
https://t.me/epoddubny ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/boris_rozhin ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/mod_russia_en ~ Russian Ministry of Defense. Does daily, if rather bland updates on the number of Ukrainians killed, etc. The figures appear to be approximately accurate; if you want, reduce all numbers by 25% as a 'propaganda tax', if you don't believe them. Does not cover everything, for obvious reasons, and virtually never details Russian losses.
https://t.me/UkraineHumanRightsAbuses ~ Pro-Russian, documents abuses that Ukraine commits.

Pro-Ukraine Telegram Channels:

Almost every Western media outlet.
https://discord.gg/projectowl ~ Pro-Ukrainian OSINT Discord.
https://t.me/ice_inii ~ Alleged Ukrainian account with a rather cynical take on the entire thing.

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  • Mamdani officially called Diaz-Canel and Maduro "dictators" and said "their administrations have stifled free and fair elections, imprisoned political opponents, and suppressed a free and fair press". This is as Trump is openly calling for airstrikes against Venezuela and regime throw against Maduro. What a fucking snake.

  • The fact that this particular repulsive freak "country" can commit genocide for two years and be openly protected by FIFA while the Russians were expelled the femtosecond they stepped over the Ukrainian border is so unspeakably disgusting that I quite literally cannot find the words to describe it here.

    Death to "Israel". Death to FIFA. Death to the European Union.

  • Tired of interviewees and people who write opinion pieces calling things "globalist", please either use "imperialist" or "homosexual" depending on what you actually mean so that I don't need to invest effort and research into figuring out if I want to launch you into the sun.

    Thank you for your attention in this matter!

  • One million people protested in Rome on the 4th after attacks on the flottilla, this picture I shot goes hard af

  • God damn I'm tearing up now, it's finally over. Big respect for the Qataris for actually sticking around until the end and getting this deal done despite getting stabbed in the back by Israel and the US. May God have mercy on the all martyrs of the last two years. In the end, Israel didn't break the resolve of Gaza's people and they emerged victorious and steadfast from this catastrophe. Shame on the world for the last two years. We Arabs and Muslims don't deserve Gaza's blood.

  • My Prediction is that we're going to see a POW-MIA style conspiracy theory take hold as the next chapter of Hasbara, as Zionists will refuse to accept that Israeli genocidal actions including large scale bombing and mass starvation killed the majority of the oh-so-precious hostages.

  • The existence of just one good IOF soldier continues to elude researchers:
    https://xcancel.com/MayadeenEnglish/status/1975476862793965576

    #BREAKING | Some Israeli media reported that the “serious security incident” in the #Gaza outpost was caused by a soldier mishandling a hand grenade inside the living quarters.

    According to preliminary field reports cited by Israeli media, the soldier was “playing with” the grenade when he noticed the safety pin had been removed and threw it between two sleeping comrades.

    Both were critically wounded, while the soldier sustained light injuries.

    #Palestine

  • about that factory that blew up https://xcancel.com/ripplebrain/status/1976699650351477152

    This company is a manufacturer of TNT for the DoD. They also make anti-personnel mines, shaped charges, and components for artillery shells. Two weeks ago they signed a contract to produce TNT as part of a larger deal to increase production of 155mm artillery shells. This single contract is worth more than every other contract they've ever signed with the DoD, combined.

    This is happening in conjunction with a new contract given to Rheinmetall to produce 155mm shells for "an unnamed Eastern European country." The shells AES was contracted to deliver were likely headed to Ukraine. AES appears to be the primary (or perhaps only) US "manufacturer" of TNT for artillery shells. It isn't clear how much of their TNT is imported from overseas. Last year the army awarded a $435m contract to build the first large scale TNT plant on US soil since the 1980s. The new plant isn't due to come online until the end of 2028

    deeply unserious country, "oh yeah we actually have to import the materials to make FUCKING ARTILLERY SHELLS" (The US is finally going to make a key explosive at home, and that's good news for the military), no wonder you're having trouble scaling up shell production when you CAN'T EVEN FULLY MANUFACTURE THEM AT HOME, LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST RESOURCE-RICH COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

    looking forward (in a

    sort of way) to the US starting WW3 and instantaneously every single military industry factory in the country (which is apparently, like, about a dozen) just cartoonishly collapsing

    also came across this great comment https://xcancel.com/CryptoJoe42069/status/1976819621836836948

    The Soviet mind cannot comprehend this. How an industrial site of strategic national importance is not only not nationalized but is just some warehouse looking corrugated roof dollar general looking mfer. This shit is supposed be concrete nuclear blast proof behind 5 km quarantine zone inside a town that’s not on any maps.

  • The bravest people on Earth emerge victorious once again. Hundreds of thousands of corpses, mostly women and children, for what? What has the Entity acomplished in this genocide? Killing Sinwar? Poisoning public opinion of their backers permanently? Remember, Israel entered Gaza in 2023 with these four goals: to destroy Hamas, to free the hostages, to ensure Hamas no longer poses a threat to Israel, and to return displaced residents of Northern Israel. The latter is acomplished, with the partial dismantling of Hezbollah, no question. The other three? Not even close. The hostages return, half in body bags. Hamas is stronger than ever, with a now infinite pool of recruits. Global opinion is irrevocably against them in a way never before seen. What was the point of all this death?

  • NYT: Venezuela’s Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation’s Riches to Avoid Conflict

    Behind the scenes, however, Venezuela’s senior officials, with Mr. Maduro’s blessing, have offered Washington far-reaching concessions that would essentially eliminate the vestiges of resource nationalism at the core of Mr. Chávez’s movement.

    While Mr. Grenell and Venezuelan officials made progress on economic issues, they failed to agree on Mr. Maduro’s political future, according to the people close to the negotiations. Venezuela’s foreign minister, Yván Gil, said in an interview last month that Mr. Maduro would not negotiate his exit.

    New York Crimes once again laundering State Department propaganda to create the conditions for war.

    I guarantee they fabricated this to create a destabilizing narrative that Maduro wants to sell out Chavismo in exchange for keeping power. They want to weaken Maduro's base of support.

  • Honestly, the fact that the IOF is heavily bombing Gaza right now means the ceasefire will probably go through because they always do this shit whenever they are forced into holding a ceasefire they don't want.

  • Venezuela calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting, citing imminent US attack. Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims that a boat blown up by the US off the coast of Venezuela was carrying Colombian citizens and says that Trump has created a war scenario. The White House denies this and says that Petro should apologize publicly to preserve relations with Washington.

    Venezuela claims that the United States has positioned a nuclear submarine off the country's coast. US troops in the Caribbean begin to move. The United States requests authorization to send radars and troops to Maurice Bishop International Airport on the island nation of Grenada, near Venezuela. The Grenadian government says it is evaluating the request based on the “sovereignty of the country.” The Cuban government calls for international mobilization to prevent a US war against Venezuela.

    • Telegram

  • US General Mike Flynn, Trump's former security advisor, says “Cuba is next” after the Central American country expresses support for Venezuela.

    • Telegram

  • Please, end this country. I am ready to die for the sin of being argentinian I don't give a fuck anymore this place is actually worse than fucking "ISRAEL"

    Milei throws self-produced rock show amid Espert narco scandal

    The president performed Argentine songs with his band before presenting his new book as part of the election campaign.

    President Javier Milei used the election campaign to let his rock frontman ambitions run free, performing with his band on Monday night as part of a book launch. The event was his first campaign rally after the resignation of José Luis Espert as La Libertad Avanza’s main deputy candidate, amid a critical moment for the government.

    Milei mentioned Espert only in passing and did not speak about the scandal that links the now former candidate to alleged drug trafficker Fred Machado. The only reference he made was a phrase addressing the opposition: “You may have won this round, but not the battle.” Diego Santilli, Milei’s pick to replace Espert on the ballot, attended the concert and the president stepped off the stage to hug him.

    Alright fellas you got our man, a narco, but you will not get the rest of us!

    Milei sang popular Argentine songs with his musical group, The Liberal Band, at the Movistar Arena stadium in front of 15,000 supporters. After the show, he presented his new book, Building the Miracle.

    The president euphorically performed iconic songs like Demoliendo Hoteles (Charly García), Dame Fuego (Sandro), and No Me Arrepiento de Este Amor (Gilda), all in rock version. In between songs, he took a moment to pay homage to U.S. far-right activist Charlie Kirk and ratify his support for Israel, singing the traditional Hebrew chant Hava Nagila.

    lmfao. The fact that he drags Charly García's still alive body around the dirt for this shit ass far right rally is insane. Charly always stood against whatever the fuck milei now is. Also lmao at milei thinking he's jewish, he's not and he will never be a Jew.

    Milei is a known rock enthusiast. He usually sings his favorite song, La Renga’s Panic Show, during rallies and events. In May 2024, he did a similar show with his band at the Luna Park stadium, also as part of a book launch.

    (La Renga absolutely hate this bozo)

    Among the attendees also were several members of the government, including Presidency Secretary Karina Milei and Lower House Head Martín Menem, who are accused of taking bribes from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for state contracts. This scandal, along with the Espert allegations, put the government in a very difficult spot amid a delicate economic situation and the upcoming elections. Despite this situation, Milei showed himself in a frenetic state, singing along lawmaker and longtime friend Lilia Lemoine, who joined the band as backup singer.

    During the performance, the screens also played a deep-fake Star Wars video of Milei as Luke Skywalker being attacked by The First Order, with ex-President Cristina Kirchner and Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof as the antagonists.

    jesus fucking christ this is beyond ridiculous.

    Attendees sang chants mocking Kirchner using an ankle monitor during her house arrest. They also chanted Kuka tira piedras, which can be translated to “stone-throwing Kuka,” a derogatory term to refer to Kirchnerist supporters. Milei joined in to sing along and encourage them.

    Only one missile Xi, it's all I ask for...

    And as always: Death to "israel"

  • Venezuela says it expects an armed attack from the United States “very soon,” according to CBS. The New York Times reports that Venezuela offered the United States a share in the exploitation of oil and other mineral resources in negotiations that lasted months. However, the US reportedly rejected the offer. María Corina Machado reportedly offered US$1.5 trillion in contracts over 15 years if there is a political change in Venezuela and she comes to power.

    Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya says that the United States, “with its attacks on Venezuelan ships, is seeking regime change in the country.”. Venezuelan military officials say that a U.S. attack on the country could occur in the coming hours. China, Russia, and Brazil expressed opposition to US military movements, but without any sign of practical support. Colombia said it was willing to send military assets and troops, but without taking any concrete action.

    • Telegram

  • So, I see the following possibilities in Venezuela:

    • Trump invades and has to wage a tough and arduous war and then a guerrilla war against the Venezuelan army and patriots (Bolivarian militia and colectivos). Public opinion turns against him and he has to withdraw his troops and pretend he won the war, but that the Venezuelan right-wingers were too "lazy" to do anything "right" (as happened in South Vietnam and Afghanistan).
    • Trump invades, establishes a puppet regime that fights for decades against Bolivarian loyalists and does not have the support of the army or population.
    • Trump kills Maduro with drones and he is replaced by some general or Bolivarian revolutionary, maintaining the status quo.
    • Trump launches a drone attack against some random Venezuelan general and says he has won because he is tough on drug trafficking or whatever. Maduro makes a public show of the general's death and gains some support.
    • Trump launches a drone attack on some fishing boats, gets bored, says he has won, and withdraws from South America.
    • Trump decides to shift his focus from Venezuela to Ecuador or Peru to prevent those puppet regimes from collapsing.
    • Mexico/Brazil convinces Trump and Maduro to sign some diplomatic treaty and the war is somehow avoided.

  • Danish Jews Criticise Synagogue For Zionist Sympathies: Praises Colonial Violence In Prayers For Occupation Forces

    A number of Danish Jews have publicly criticised the Copenhagen synagogue for its weekly prayers supporting the Zionist terrorist organisation "IDF", even as the so-called "state of Israel" carries out a brutal genocide against Palestine.

  • Trump wants to be done with this, probably in earnest, because it's splitting Republicans. If there is peace and it's not a major issue anymore, we can focus on to him bombing Venezuela and Colombia. War in the Caribbean like it's 1983.

  • The US economy is very good and stable and Americans are doing better than ever!

    Number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck soars to 40%, expected to be majority by 2033

    News comm post

    Inflation and a "vortex" of competing financial priorities have reduced Americans' ability to save for retirement and left a growing number barely able to meet their monthly expenses, according to a recent study by Goldman Sachs.

    In its 2025 Retirement Survey & Insights Report—entitled New Economics of Retirement—the investment bank said about 40% of Americans now reported having no spare savings and living paycheck to paycheck, up from 31% in 1997. Of this group, about 74% said other, more pressing costs were limiting their ability to save for retirement.

    Goldman Sachs projected that the share of those struggling to make ends meet would rise to 55% by 2033 and 65% by 2043.

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