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Democrats Win Both Chambers of Congress in Major Midterm Defeat for Trump
The Democratic victory reshapes Washington’s balance of power, giving the opposition control of the House and Senate and setting up a new battle over the president’s agenda. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is facing a major political setback after Democrats won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3 midterm…
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Iran’s 48-Hour Hormuz Plan: Tehran and Qatar Push for Deal as US Faces Critical Decision
Iranian and Qatari negotiators are discussing a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with Washington. But disagreements over sanctions, the US blockade and the terms of a wider settlement remain major obstacles. A new diplomatic effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is gaining momentum as…
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Iran’s Nuclear Red Line Is Under Pressure as Tehran Warns of Unlimited Retaliation Against US
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the military to prepare for an immediate response to any new attack, while a senior security official says Tehran is debating whether to maintain its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons. Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the United States and Israel, raising fresh concerns…
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Pentagon Urges Baltic NATO Allies to Tone Down Rhetoric Against Russia
WASHINGTON, October 30, 2026 — The Pentagon has privately urged several NATO allies, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to moderate their public statements about Russia, according to a Reuters report citing four people familiar with the discussions. The messages reportedly focused on concerns that increasingly aggressive language from European officials could contribute to escalating tensions…
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Israel’s Election Deadlock Deepens as Netanyahu Alleges Fraud Against Arab Parties
Neither major political bloc has secured a parliamentary majority, while allegations of voter fraud and possible foreign interference add tension to negotiations over Israel’s next government. JERUSALEM, October 29, 2026 — Israel is facing a prolonged political struggle after an inconclusive election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, short of…
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Iran Calls Qatar’s Peace Ideas Unacceptable as Trump Leaves Door Open to More Strikes
A proposed seven-day confidence-building process could offer a route back to negotiations, but Tehran and Washington remain divided over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the US blockade. October 28, 2026 — Efforts to end the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran face renewed uncertainty after a senior Iranian official described ideas presented by…
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Canada and EU Prepare for Deeper Partnership as Carney Launches Year of Negotiations
Subtitle: The October 29–30 Montreal summit is expected to open formal talks on stronger economic and strategic ties, but Canada has not secured EU membership or a sweeping new agreement. MONTREAL / OTTAWA, October 27, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says an upcoming summit with European Union leaders will launch formal negotiations aimed…
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Finland and Norway Call Putin Directly as Europe Debates How to End Ukraine War
Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre urged Moscow to move toward peace negotiations, then spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The unusual diplomatic initiative has exposed differing views in Europe over how to engage Russia. HELSINKI, October 27, 2026 — Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct telephone conversation with…
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Meet Iran in Push to Prevent a Wider Middle East War
High-level talks in Tehran bring four regional powers together as fears of renewed U.S. and Israeli military action intensify. The meeting produced a commitment to continue dialogue, but no comprehensive peace agreement. TEHRAN, October 26, 2026 — Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday in a…
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Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Military Action as Tensions Persist
The U.S. president says he faces a critical decision as indirect negotiations continue, military options remain on the table and instability threatens global energy markets. WASHINGTON, October 26, 2026 — President Donald Trump is weighing whether to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran or resume major military action, as negotiations remain unresolved and tensions across…
