🔴 DAILY NEWS Published: 2026-10-07 Author / editor: Board of Directors Wednesday, 15 Mizan 1405 Solar Hijri 7 October 2026 Afghanistan, the Region and the World: The Pulse of Society, Crises and Popular Struggles 🇦🇫 AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan: Humanitarian crisis amid regional tensions The visit to Afghanistan by Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, ended yesterday. She met with the de facto authorities, representatives of civil society, women, and female UN staff. DiCarlo stressed the continuation of the Doha process and, at the same time, raised the UN’s concerns about the situation of women and girls, particularly the exclusion of girls from education. She also emphasized economic pressures, climate change, and the consequences of Afghan migrants returning from neighbouring countries. But Afghanistan’s crisis is not unfolding only in negotiating rooms. The lives of millions remain bound up with poverty, unemployment, social restrictions, and the absence of a clear economic outlook. Afghanistan needs a solution that changes people’s lives, not one that merely increases the number of diplomatic meetings. ⸻ Civilian casualties: UN calls for preventing escalation of cross-border clashes UNAMA has announced that at least 10 civilians were killed and 9 injured in airstrikes on 1 October in the provinces of Kunar and Helmand; most of those killed were children. The United Nations has also said that in 2026 it recorded more than 1,100 civilian deaths and injuries caused by cross-border armed violence. UNAMA has called for de-escalation, dialogue, respect for international law, and preventing further harm to civilians. When disagreements between governments reach people’s homes and children, ordinary people are always the first victims. ⸻ Kabul and Islamabad: Conflict casts a shadow over relations between the two countries Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain one of the region’s most important security issues. Islamabad justifies its attacks by claiming they are aimed at armed groups, while Taliban officials regard attacks inside Afghanistan as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. In its reports, the United Nations has repeatedly warned of rising civilian casualties in border clashes. A lasting solution to Afghanistan’s crisis cannot be found in bombing, cross-border operations, and proxy warfare. ⸻ 🌍 THE REGION AND THE WORLD Ukraine: New Russian attacks on Kyiv Russia launched a new wave of air attacks against Kyiv early this morning. According to Reuters, buildings and warehouses in the capital were damaged, and explosions were heard in different parts of the city. A separate attack was also reported in the city of Dnipro, damaging an industrial facility. The continuation of daily attacks shows that the war in Ukraine remains one of Europe’s most dangerous military flashpoints. The longer the war continues, the cost is paid not only by armies, but also by people, workers, and future generations. ⸻ The Red Sea and Yemen: War intensifies again Fighting in Yemen has intensified once more. According to The Associated Press, Saudi forces and Yemen’s government have stepped up military operations to retake areas around Bab al-Mandab, while the Houthis, in response, have carried out missile and drone attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia. Bab al-Mandab is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, and any prolonged disruption there could affect global trade, energy, and commodity prices. ⸻ Oil near $100: War and the energy crisis back in focus Oil prices rose today amid growing concerns about disruptions to global supply. Brent crude reached about $101.51 a barrel, while U.S. crude reached about $90.25. Reuters cited rising tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, as well as a storm in the Gulf of Mexico, among the factors putting pressure on energy markets. Higher energy prices directly affect transport costs, food, industrial production, and the lives of working families. For markets, the energy crisis is a number; for low-income families, it means bills and the cost of living. ⸻ Gaza: One year after the peace plan, the crisis continues One year after the United States launched its plan to end the war in Gaza, a significant part of its objectives remains unfulfilled. Reuters reported that Israel still has military control over about two-thirds of Gaza and that military operations have continued. More than 1.2 million people in Gaza face severe food insecurity, while reconstruction remains far from meeting actual needs. Under these conditions, the question of Palestine remains one of the world’s most important political and humanitarian crises. ⸻ France: Historic student protests and support from trade unions Student protests in France have become one of the largest education protest movements of recent decades. Reuters reported that more than 250,000 people, including students, teachers, and parents, have protested in cities across France. Protesters are objecting to teacher shortages, deteriorating schools, inadequate facilities, and cuts to educational resources. At one point in the protests, more than half of France’s high schools were blocked or closed. Reports have also described hundreds injured and hundreds arrested during the protests. This is no longer a limited student protest; public education has become an important arena of social struggle in France. ⸻ Bulgaria: Drone attack sinks commercial vessel in the Black Sea A commercial vessel sank in the Black Sea near the Bulgarian coast after a drone attack, and its crew is missing. Another vessel was also damaged, and search-and-rescue operations to find the crew are continuing. Ukraine has blamed Russia for the attack, but responsibility has not been independently confirmed, and Russia has not commented on the incident. The incident has increased concerns about the risk of war spreading to commercial routes and waters close to NATO member states. ⸻ ⚙️ LABOUR MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL STRUGGLES Britain: Wood Group workers’ strike enters the active phase Workers at Wood Group who are members of the RMT union have been on strike since 6 October. The main dispute concerns defending existing working conditions and opposing the policy known as “fire and rehire.” RMT has said workers have entered the struggle to defend their working conditions. In recent weeks, the union has also pursued other campaigns in rail, transport, and outsourced services. The struggle over a labour contract is, in reality, a struggle over the working person’s share of the wealth they produce. ⸻ France: Education protests develop into a social movement The protests in France have not remained limited to students. Trade unions and public-sector workers have also joined the action in support of education demands and in opposition to the government’s budget policies. This convergence among students, teachers, parents, and trade unions is especially significant: it shows that social demands can spread from one section of society to others. ⸻ Libya: Nationwide teachers’ strike continues Teachers in Libya have launched a nationwide strike in protest against low wages and poor working conditions. The strike, which began in September, is now affecting public schools across the country. Teachers complain of low pay, deteriorating educational facilities, and a sharp rise in the cost of living. The Libyan teachers’ strike is another example of a global reality: when wages and living conditions do not match society’s actual costs, the workforce sooner or later organizes and protests. ⸻ Chile: Copper miners on the verge of a strike In Chile, two labour unions at the Centinela copper mine are on the verge of a strike after failing to reach an agreement with Antofagasta Minerals. Together, the two unions represent about 708 workers and are demanding an end to discrimination in collective agreement benefits. If negotiations fail, the strike could begin today, 7 October. Copper mining is vital to Chile’s economy, and any production stoppage could also affect the global copper market. ⸻ 🔴 COMMUNIST PARTIES AND LEFT MOVEMENTS South Africa: “Red October” launched under the slogan of people’s power The South African Communist Party (SACP) has launched its Red October campaign. The campaign’s main priorities are: Jobs, water, electricity, roads, land, and safety. In the current election year, the SACP has decided, for the first time in democratic South Africa, to contest local elections independently under its own name and flag. The party has stressed that elections are only one arena of struggle. Organizing in factories, trade unions, communities, schools, universities, and campaigns for public services is also important for building social power. ⸻ Venezuela: Communist Party stands with oil workers In recent days, the Communist Party of Venezuela has mobilized in protest in Caracas alongside oil workers, pensioners, trade union activists, and left forces. The main demands include a collective agreement for workers in the oil industry and opposition to agreements that protesters describe as transferring the country’s oil resources to foreign companies. This action was part of a series of recent social protests in Venezuela. ⸻ Bangladesh: Communist Party mobilizes against trade agreement with the United States According to International Communist Press, on 6 October the Communist Party of Bangladesh opposed a trade agreement with the United States and began organizing social forces against it. This development has been raised as part of a broader debate about trade, economic independence, and unequal economic relations between developing countries and major powers. ⸻ Sudan: Communist Party says the war must end first The Sudanese Communist Party has once again declared its opposition to political talks while the war continues. The party’s position is based on the principle that the war must end before any sustainable political process, and that conditions must be created for a political solution. This position was published in International Communist Press’s latest roundup of positions taken by communist parties around the world. ⸻ Brazil: Communist Party takes a position on election results In its latest assessment of the election results, the Communist Party of Brazil has stated its position and spoken of supporting Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This position was presented within the party’s assessment of the balance of political forces in Brazil and the need to oppose right-wing currents. ⸻ France: Communist Youth Union takes a position on the student movement Following the expansion of student protests, the Communist Youth Union of France has published its assessment of the movement. At the same time, the broad participation of young people in France’s education protests shows that education, future employment, and public services have become issues drawing the younger generation directly into social struggle. ⸻ 🌐 INTERNATIONAL ANTI-WAR AND ANTI-IMPERIALIST MOVEMENT International call for 8 October The International League of Peoples’ Struggle has issued a call for international anti-imperialist actions on 8 October. The call focuses on Palestine, Yemen, Cuba, Venezuela, and opposition to military and economic intervention by major powers. It invites aligned groups to organize rallies and political and cultural activities. At the same time, the SolidNet network has published a collection of joint statements and actions by communist and workers’ parties around the world concerning war, Palestine, Cuba, Venezuela, and the expansion of militarism. ⸻ ⚡ GLOBAL MARKETS: Huge profits alongside a cost-of-living crisis Global markets today are being shaped by two main factors: rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about energy supply. Brent crude has again moved above $100, while Asian markets were mostly lower at the start of trading on Wednesday. Meanwhile, major U.S. stock-market indexes reached new records yesterday. This is a striking economic contradiction: On one side, financial markets are breaking records; on the other, millions of people are struggling for housing, education, wages, energy, and job security. ⸻ 🔥 THE PULSE OF THE WORLD TODAY From Afghanistan to Palestine, from Ukraine to Yemen, from France to Britain, from Libya to Chile, and from South Africa to Venezuela, today’s world is full of social, political, and economic contradictions and struggles. Wars continue. The cost of living is rising. Workers are fighting for wages and job security. Students and young people are taking to the streets for their future. Trade unions are returning to the field. And communist and socialist parties in different countries are trying to take a stand against war, privatization, exploitation, and the domination of capital. But amid all these events, one fundamental point must not be forgotten: History is made not only by governments and the owners of capital; the masses of people are also a historical force. The striking worker, the protesting student, the teacher, the nurse, the miner, the peasant, the unemployed young person, and the woman fighting for the right to education and work are all part of today’s social reality. ⸻ ✊ EDITORIAL NOTE The world must also be seen from below Major media outlets usually tell the story of the world from the perspective of governments, financial markets, armies, and politicians. But another world also exists: the world of factories, schools, universities, mines, working-class neighbourhoods, trade unions, strikes, social movements, and people’s political organizations. Daily News seeks to bring this part of reality into focus as well. Alongside important news from Afghanistan and around the world, we follow workers’ struggles, social movements, communist and socialist parties, and events that sometimes receive limited coverage in mainstream media. The aim is not to replace news with propaganda. News must be documented; claims must be attributed to those who make them; and analysis must remain separate from news. But choosing which events deserve to be seen is not unimportant either. Sometimes a small strike in a factory says more about the future of society than hundreds of political speeches. Sometimes a protest by several thousand students signals a change that major media have not yet taken seriously. And sometimes an organized labour action in one corner of the world reveals part of a larger process: People are not only the subjects of history; they can become a force that transforms history. The world is not calm. Society is not static. The struggle continues. And the duty of a media outlet that seeks to record the reality of its time is to hear and record not only the voice of power, but also the voices of the people and working people. ⸻