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Vance reportedly seeks to broaden political base ahead of 2028 presidential race — report

US vice president is shaping a political message centred on ending the Iran war, tackling living costs and reassessing ties with Israel.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announces bid for US House speaker

US House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms he will not seek Republican minority leadership.

Vance blames Iran war after midterms wipe out, questions its worth

US vice president appears to distance himself from the war on Iran, saying an earlier recommendation to end the war was "sound advice."

Trump dismisses impeachment threat, warns Democrats against pursuing it

US president says he will likely work with Democrats unless they choose to be destructive, adding that he has veto power.

Zelenskyy visits Spain to discuss air defences ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

Ukrainian leader says he planned to speak with US officials in the run-up to scheduled three-way talks in Abu Dhabi next week, which will include Russia.

Democrats may use funding control to push end to Iran war: Schumer

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer signals Democrats could use congressional funding powers to pressure President Trump to end the war on Iran, citing a lack of public consent.

Palestine Action challenges against UK terrorism ban at Supreme Court

Barrister Raza Husain argued that the ban was disproportionate and infringed on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful protest.

Cyprus federal settlement efforts ended at Crans-Montana: TRNC PM

Unal Ustel calls on the international community to recognise the two-state reality.

European leaders hail Democrats' US midterm victory as 'win for democracy'

US media projected Democrats to regain control of both chambers of Congress, limiting President Trump's ability to advance his legislative agenda.

What cost Republicans control of Congress in 2026 midterms

Republicans lost both House and Senate majorities in sweeping election defeat to Democrats. Multiple factors drove the outcome, according to the AP Voter Poll.

Kansas hadn't sent a Democrat to US Senate since 1932. A pastor changed that

Kansas elected its first Democratic senator since the Great Depression nearly a century ago. It was ultimately Adam Hamilton, pastor of a Methodist megachurch — registered as a Republican until recently — who did it for

Israeli forces set homes ablaze, shell several areas in southern Lebanon

Artillery shelling targets areas in Tyre, Bint Jbeil districts as Israeli drones fly at low altitude over several parts of the country, according to Lebanese state media.

Syrian president, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral cooperation, regional situation in Riyadh

The two sides exchange views on regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.

Global stocks rebound, dollar and oil fall after Democrats' election victory

Global markets rally as European shares hit two-month highs, US bond yields fall and currencies from Mexico to Canada gain.

Elon Musk's $500M political gamble: What went wrong and what comes next?

"Democratic sweep of Congress could bring tighter scrutiny of the tech sector, particularly AI, and slow the rapid growth of the industry," an analyst says.

Iran claims 'twilight of Trumpism' after US midterm defeat

President Trump acknowledges that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in Republican defeats.

Electoral victories for candidates critical of Israel and a landmark divestment vote in Rhode Island point to growing political pressure on Israel, although legal hurdles could limit its impact.

Censoring Palestine: Who gets to tell its story and how?

For too long, the West has provided a sanitised version of Palestinian history, ignoring the context of their resistance and adopting the Israeli narrative. It has to change now.

Historic victories in Senate and House expand Muslim representation as candidates campaign on civil rights, healthcare and opposition to unconditional US military support for Israel.

World leaders react to US midterm results

From Europe to Asia and the Middle East, political leaders weigh the implications of the Democratic gains, with some seeing a message on US domestic policy and others stressing the need to maintain ties with Washington.

Beijing confirms contacts on possible Xi-Putin-Trump summit

The possible trilateral summit could take place on the sidelines of APEC leaders' summit on November 18-19 in Shenzhen, southeastern China.

At least two killed as Russia, Ukraine report another night of attacks

Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian logistics facilities in a campaign that began in July and has spread across several Russian regions.

Democrats sweep both House and Senate

Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress in US Midterm Elections.

Israeli opposition leader rules out unity government with Netanyahu after US midterms

Yair Lapid says Netanyahu's continued tenure threatens Israel's security, democracy and international standing.