Bernie Sanders won't support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change
Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin say Democrats need a new generation of leadership and won't back Schumer for Senate leader, while Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is emerging as a possible challenger.
10 Nov 2026
Israel's new Knesset opens as Herzog urges lawmakers to avoid another election
President Isaac Herzog urges the 120 newly elected lawmakers to serve the parliament's full term and seek compromise, saying the public is yearning for "normalcy, security and tranquillity".
10 Nov 2026
'Operated with impunity' — US lawmakers urge new Epstein investigations in scathing report
Republican-led House Oversight Committee urges Justice Department to interview or reinterview key witnesses and pursue allegations against two prominent men who associated with disgraced American paedophile Jeffrey Epste
10 Nov 2026
Rubio hails 'productive' US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Marco Rubio says trilateral negotiations seek a lasting settlement, but that an immediate breakthrough remains unlikely.
10 Nov 2026
Hegseth dismisses Iran war impeachment push as 'sabotage'
Pentagon chief's comments come after US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, who says he stands by the US military operations in Iran.
10 Nov 2026
US will keep inflicting 'devastating' costs on Iran, Rubio tells G7
US Secretary of State briefs G7 foreign ministers on the Iran war, reportedly calling Iranian authorities “lunatics” as President Trump holds off on further military strikes.
10 Nov 2026
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Washington, Tehran give 'positive responses' to mediation efforts: Doha
The Qatari foreign ministry says mediation continues to end the state of "no war, no peace" and uncertainty in the region, a day after the Qatari premier held talks with US President Trump in Washington.
10 Nov 2026
Hasina has exhausted legal avenues to challenge death sentence, Bangladesh prosecutor says
The chief prosecutor says the ousted prime minister could have appealed within 30 days of the verdict as she remains in India after fleeing Bangladesh in 2024.
10 Nov 2026
South Korea, US hold joint aerial resupply drills to strengthen wartime readiness
The exercise tests the rapid airdrop of military equipment and supplies when ground transport routes are disrupted, with allies planning to incorporate transport drones in future drills.
10 Nov 2026
South Korea deploys AI system to detect child sexual abuse material online
The system identifies more than 96,000 cases in six months, raising daily detections per monitoring worker nearly tenfold, according to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
10 Nov 2026
Russia, Ukraine begin US-brokered talks as Trump signals possible peace deal
The two-day negotiations bring Moscow and Kiev together for the first time since February, with European officials seeking a role in discussions on Ukraine's future security.
10 Nov 2026
Israeli troops set up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra as violations continue: state media
The latest incursion follows reports of Israeli troops opening fire towards journalists documenting violations in Quneitra.
10 Nov 2026
UK's Streeting says Britain wants more direct communication channels with Russia
Britain would welcome additional channels of communication with Moscow, particularly between the two militaries, Defence Minister Wes Streeting tells the Financial Times, stressing that direct contact is vital to reducin
10 Nov 2026
Australia moves to tighten AI rules, threatens tech firms with heavy penalties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils plans for a dedicated regulator and mandatory security standards following a breach involving AI agents accessing non-public government data.
10 Nov 2026
China hands over remains of US pilots killed in World War II
The remains were recovered along the Hump Route, a wartime air corridor used by US aircraft to carry supplies from India to Chinese forces resisting Japan.
10 Nov 2026
US moves aircraft from second UK airbase after reported Iranian threat
Two refuelling tankers divert to Germany as Washington reviews a reported security warning involving RAF Mildenhall, weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from another British base.
10 Nov 2026
Houthi militia target Saudi Arabia with three missiles, two aimed at capital, coalition says
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it intercepted and destroyed ballistic, cruise missiles launched by Houthi militia towards Riyadh, amid weeks of escalating hostilities.
10 Nov 2026
Russian delegation arrives in Abu Dhabi for talks with Ukraine and US
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says European representatives won't participate, stressing that it will be trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US.
10 Nov 2026
Gaza-born progressive Ahmed Moor launches Senate challenge against pro-Israel Fetterman
Palestinian American writer challenges the pro-Israel senator in Pennsylvania, calls for an end to US military aid to Israel and a shift towards domestic priorities.
10 Nov 2026
Eisenkot, Lieberman agree to court ultra-Orthodox parties for Israeli coalition
Both leaders are courting Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies, whose 13 seats would give Eisenkot’s bloc a parliamentary majority.
10 Nov 2026
North Korea tests new high-speed torpedo system amid heightened tensions with South Korea
Latest test comes after a series of launches Pyongyang made in recent weeks, including attack drones, a new precision-guided torpedo system and an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.
10 Nov 2026
Trump vows to stand by Hegseth as Republican lawmaker pushes impeachment
Hegseth faces allegations involving US military operations in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela as House leaders prepare to address the impeachment resolution.
9 Nov 2026
US sees progress toward bringing end to war in Ukraine — Trump
US President Trump says there is a very strong inclination to end the war, citing a "very good conversation" in Abu Dhabi.
9 Nov 2026
Utah judge sets June 2028 trial date for Charlie Kirk murder suspect
Suspect Robinson faces seven charges, including aggravated murder, while his legal team seeks additional time to prepare for a trial that could last several months.
9 Nov 2026