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- Iranian Officials Praise U.S. Midterm Losses, Warn of Possible Trump Attacks
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Iranian officials praise U.S. midterm defeats as rejection of war, warn Trump may attack; protests held on 1979 embassy anniversary.
- Settlers Expand on Hebron Rooftops, Threatening Palestinian Businesses
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Israeli settlers are building prefabricated rooftop structures in Hebron’s Old City, threatening local Palestinian shop owners and altering the area’s…
- India and SACU’s Trade Pact Seen as Blueprint for Wider India‑Africa Deal
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India and SACU's first preferential trade agreement could model a larger India‑Africa framework, covering market access, standards, and dispute settlement.
- Iran Celebrates US Midterm Losses While Supreme Leader Warns No Policy Shift
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Iranian officials welcomed Republican losses in U.S. midterms, while Supreme Leader Khamenei warned no U.S. policy shift and highlighted Strait of Hormuz…
- U.S. Midterm Outcomes Likely to Influence India’s Geopolitical Position More Than Bilateral Ties
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U.S. midterm results will shape India’s geopolitical environment more than bilateral ties, with Democrats gaining majorities and Trump facing policy restraints.
- Trump Declares Himself ‘Mr. Veto’ as Democrats Secure Congressional Majority
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President Donald Trump has announced that he will rely on his veto power now that the Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of Congress.…
- Democratic Victory in U.S. Midterms Sparks Global Reactions
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Democrats take control of U.S. Congress in midterms, prompting reactions from leaders in Iran, Israel, EU, UK, France, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, and South…
- Premium Gasoline Distributed to Iranian Stations at 103,000–110,000 Tomans per Liter
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The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has begun distributing domestically produced premium gasoline to Iranian gas…
- Ugandan Online Critics Report Abductions, Intimidation Amid Legal Actions
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Praise Aloikin Opoloje, detained since September 26, 2026, was charged with unlawful use of a SIM card registered in her mother’s name. She appeared…
- Houthis’ 30‑Day Siege of Taiz Leaves Residents Starved, Isolated
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For 30 days, Houthi forces have surrounded Taiz, Yemen, cutting off food, water, fuel and medical supplies, leaving 1.5 million residents trapped and starving.
- Democrats Seize Both Houses in 2026 Midterms, Trump’s Influence Weakened
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In 2026, Democrats won both the House and Senate, holding 54 Senate seats and 218 House seats, flipping key districts and weakening Trump’s influence.
- Bedouin Shepherd’s Stone Throw Uncovers Dead Sea Scrolls
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In 1947, Bedouin shepherd Mohammed edh‑Dhib’s stone throw into a Judean Desert cave led to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing ancient Jewish…
- Cabinet Ratifies Pakistan‑Kuwait Defence Pact and Approves Key Provincial and Economic Measures
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Cabinet approves Pakistan‑Kuwait defence pact, transfers KP powers to governor, introduces Rs10 coin, new currency notes, and a Rs160 billion KP package.
- Iran’s Negotiation Power Centered on Supreme Leader’s Directives and Security Council Decisions
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Negotiations to prevent a further outbreak of war between Iran and the United States are ongoing, but the stalled process has highlighted who holds power…
- Cabinet Names Manoj KC as New Inspector General of Police
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The Cabinet has appointed AIG Manoj KC as Inspector General of Police, replacing Dan Bahadur Karki, who is now the Prime Minister’s special security adviser.
- Mother Found Dead, Daughter Missing After Suspected Grizzly Attack Near Bella Coola
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A mother was found dead and her 19‑year‑old daughter remains missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, BC. Search continues.
- Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Supporting RSF Drone Attacks, Escalating Regional Tensions
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Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council alleging that the Rapid Support…
- Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv Hospital and Multiple Ukrainian Energy Sites, 73 Injured
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Russian ballistic missiles and drones hit Kharkiv hospital, injuring 73, and struck energy sites across Ukraine, disrupting power for 180,000 people.
- Learjet 60 Crashes into Florida Road, Killing All Nine Onboard
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A Learjet 60 from Austin to the Bahamas crashed into a Florida road, killing all nine aboard after a rapid descent linked to ice and turbulence.
- Midterm Elections to Determine Congressional Control and Test Presidential Limits
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The Nov. 3 midterm elections will decide congressional control and test limits of President Trump’s power amid judicial resistance to election reforms.
- UK Prime Minister Open to Apology for Slavery, but Reparations Still Unfulfilled
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain is willing to issue a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but reparations remain unfulfilled.
- Bangladesh Garment Workers Protest for Double Minimum Wage Amid Rising Inflation
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Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers strike for a 30,000‑taka minimum wage amid rising inflation and food costs.
- Five Palestinians Killed in Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
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Five Palestinians were killed in Gaza during Israeli attacks, including a gun attack, drone strike, and vehicle strike, amid ongoing ceasefire.
- US Midterm Election 2026: Poll Opening and Closing Times Across States
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Learn the opening and closing times for polling stations across states in the 2026 US midterm election, including key races and early results.
- UK Extends Permanent Residency Wait Times, Exempting Care Workers
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UK doubles residency wait to 10 years, sets 30‑year wait for small‑boat refugees, but exempts care workers who earn £25k+. New rules take effect 2025.
- Al Jazeera Correspondent Montaser Nassar Arrested by Israeli Forces in Hebron Raid
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Israeli forces arrested Al Jazeera correspondent Montaser Nassar during a raid on his home in Dura, near Hebron, showing him blindfolded and handcuffed.
- Helicopter Collision Near Everest Base Camp Claims One Life, Injures Two
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Two helicopters from Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided near Everest Base Camp, killing one tourist and injuring two others.
- European Nations Prepare 3,000‑Strong Force for Ukraine in Case of Peace Deal
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Britain and France lead a 12‑nation exercise in Poland to test a 3,000‑person reassurance force for Ukraine, running 9–22 November.
- Canadian Woman Sets Guinness Record for Loudest Nose Whistle at 44.1 Decibels
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LuLu Lotus blew a 44.1‑decibel nose whistle, earning a Guinness World Record as the loudest nose whistle ever recorded.
- US Reaffirms Three-Phase Plan for Venezuela’s Democratic Transition
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The U.S. reiterates its three-phase plan for Venezuela, urging stabilization, economic recovery, and political reconciliation before 2027 elections.