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US Midterm Elections: Democrats Win Control of Senate and House, Ending Republican Control

Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, ending the Republican Party’s control of Congress and handing the opposition greater powers to investigate and oversee President Donald Trump’s administration during the final two years of his

Democrats Regain US Senate Control Flipping Key Republican Strongholds

Democrats regained control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections after securing the four seats needed to take the chamber from Republicans, with results confirming the party’s victory on Tuesday night local time.

Iran in ‘Final Stages’ of Plot to Assassinate US Officials, Washington Warns

Iran has moved into the final stages of planning lethal attacks targeting US officials, prompting Washington to place government personnel on maximum alert in the Middle East and several other regions and review staffing levels at embassies and consulates, US officials told The New York Times on Fri

Iran Threatens Gulf Oil, Data and AI Infrastructure if US and Israel Strike Again

Iran will target oil facilities, undersea communication cables, data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure in seven Gulf countries if the United States and Israel launch fresh attacks, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said.

US-Israeli Plans Ready for Fresh Attacks on Iran in November

The United States and Israel have developed specific plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, The New York Times reported, citing US officials and people familiar with the planning. US and Israeli forces have increased military exercises as preparations advance for a short

Trump Pursues Desperate Diplomacy for Ukraine Peace as Putin Consents to Trilateral Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine under the mediation of US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said after Putin met Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg on Wednesday. The proposed talks could begin in Abu Dhabi, the capital of

Russia is ready to resume talks with US and Ukraine end war

Russia is open to resuming trilateral talks with Washington and Kyiv towards ending the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said after Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff Wednesday, but decried little "substance" in new Ukrainian and European approaches. Moscow also said a summit between Putin,

US Midterm Elections: Why it matters for Trump and Congress

The United States will hold midterm elections on November 3, when voters will elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and determine which party controls Congress. Although the vote will not decide the presidency, it is being seen as a significant midterm test of public opinion for P

Houthis attack Riyadh airport again, fire breaks out at terminal

A projectile struck Passenger Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday, triggering a fire, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported. Authorities were working at the site to bring the situation under control. The Saudi-led international coalition fig

Explosion at Riyadh International Airport, passengers evacuated and flights cancelled

A loud explosion was heard at Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate passengers from parts of the facility, witnesses and people familiar with the matter said. More than a dozen ambulances were seen heading towards the site. The incident came ami

South Africa’s Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her contributions to peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced her name at 3pm Bangladesh time on Friday.

Trump Directs Military to Prepare for New Iran Strikes Later This Month

The Pentagon has instructed US Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible renewed major military operation against Iran, US officials said. No date for an attack was included in the directive, and President Donald Trump has not made a final decision, the officials said.

Mecca Coalition Activates Against Houthis, Troop Deployment Imminent

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to activate “deterrence measures” under their mutual defence pact and rapidly deploy troops to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks from Yemen.

Rohingya Land in Rakhine Repurposed for Military Bases and Camps by Arakan Army

The Arakan Army, which took control of large parts of Myanmar’s Bangladesh-bordering Rakhine State in 2024, has allegedly destroyed Rohingya villages and built detention camps, military barracks and settlements on their land in northern Myanmar, according to a Guardian investigation. The investigat

India’s Life Expectancy Higher Than Pakistan’s but Below Bangladesh’s

India’s life expectancy stood at 71 years in 2023, higher than Pakistan’s 68.2 years but lower than Bangladesh’s 72.7 years, according to the World Health Organization’s latest estimates, as reported by The Times of India.

Iran Plans Wider Response Beyond Middle East if US Launches New Major Strikes

Iran is preparing a broader and more forceful response if the United States launches major military strikes again, including possible attacks on facilities in countries supporting US operations and potentially on targets beyond the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Tehran is si