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Democrat Gains In Midterms Prompt 'Cautious' Optimism Amongst Some International Leaders. Others Are Apprehensive.
Some European leaders welcomed Democratic gains in Congress, as did Iran's parliamentary speaker. However, Russia voiced concerns about the Democrats' "negative" attitudes towards the country and China remained firmly neutral.
Nov 04, 2026
The Controversial Alaska Senate Race Remains Undecided. Both Campaigns Are Optimistic.
With nearly three quarters of ballots counted, Republican Dan Sullivan leads Democrat Mary Peltola by just over 1,500 votes in Alaska.
Nov 04, 2026
Musk Rues Republican Defeat In Midterms. Doubt Over The Future Of His Companies In Texas Is Growing.
Elon Musk joked about Republican losses after spending nearly $500 million supporting GOP candidates, including Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose defeat to Democrat James Talarico could cast doubt over Musk's companies' future in the Lone Star State.
Nov 04, 2026
El-Sayed Wins Hotly Contested Michigan Senate Race, Retains Seat For Democrats Despite Internal Division
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched Senate race, overcoming a late endorsement of his opponent by fellow Democrat Haley Stevens.
Nov 04, 2026
The Democrats Have Won The House And The Senate After Defeating GOP In Several Republican Strongholds
Democrats are projected to control both chambers of Congress after flipping Senate seats in several Republican strongholds, including Texas and Kansas, where the GOP has dominated for decades. Voters named concerns about democracy, the Iran war and the economy as key issues on election day.
Nov 04, 2026
The Trump Administration Is Quietly Preparing For A Democrat Win On Tuesday, But Republicans Are Upping The Ante
Donald Trump and Republican officials are reportedly preparing for the Democrats to flip the House and maybe the Senate, but a surprise endorsement in Michigan has offered Republicans a late boost.
Nov 02, 2026
Democrat Governor Accuses Trump Of Trying To Rig Tuesday's Midterms, Citing Controversial Alaska Case
The Illinois governor said Trump was weaponizing the Justice Department for political means in an attempt to rig elections in a way that undermines the electoral chances of Democrats.
Nov 01, 2026
Americans Are More Dissatisfied With Their Financial Situations Than They Have Been In Decades: Poll
The NBC News poll also shows Trump's approval ratings tanking ahead of Tuesday's midterms, but that has not necessarily translated into voters having favorable opinions of Democrats.
Nov 01, 2026
Probability Of Arab-Jewish Coalition To Govern Israel Grows As Pressure On Netanyahu Mounts
Arab parties are expected to back Zionist opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bid to form a government after Israel's inconclusive Knesset election left no bloc with the 61 seats needed to govern.
Nov 01, 2026
Zelensky And Erdogan Discuss Holding Peace Talks Between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. In Turkey
Volodymyr Zelensky said Turkey could help mediate planned talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, as strikes from both Moscow and Kyiv continued.
Nov 01, 2026
Rubio Signals Washington Is Open To A Diplomatic Resolution Of The Iran Conflict As Midterms Loom
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would prefer a diplomatic solution with Iran but retains the capability to resume military action, while negotiations reportedly continue through intermediaries.
Oct 31, 2026
Former UK Leader Urges Europe To Reduce Defense Dependency On U.S., Warns That Trump May Not Be An 'Aberration'
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European countries to strengthen defense cooperation amongst themselves and prepare to rely less on American assistance in both the short- and long-term.
Oct 31, 2026
Internal Spat Over Israel Threatens To Derail Democrat Effort To Win Michigan Senate Race
A dispute over an ad linking U.S. aid to Israel with rising grocery prices has reiginited tensions between Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens before Tuesday's midterms.
Oct 31, 2026
Musk Claims Something 'Seriously Wrong' With Democrat Senate Candidate Who Looks Poised To Flip Texas Blue
Elon Musk criticized Democrat Texas Senate candidate James Talarico as Republican attacks on the candidate intensify as polls show Talarico retains a narrow lead over Ken Paxton ahead of the midterms.
Oct 31, 2026
What Is Behind The Business Spat Between China And Soccer Superstar Kylian Mbappé?
French footballer Kylian Mbappé apologized after making comments implying he found comparisons between him and "dictatorial" Mao Zedong amusing, prompting backlash in China.
Oct 31, 2026
Bolsonaro Continues To Dispute The Brazilian Election Results. He Said He Would Run For Office Again Soon.
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is in the U.S., says he plans to run again before 2030. Bolsonaro left Brazil after he lost the election to Lula and the supreme court ordered him to surrender his passports.
Oct 31, 2026
G20 Meeting Exposes International Rifts As Leading Economies Fail To Reach Consensus On Key Issues
The United States canceled the traditional G20 "family photo" after diplomats objected to appearing alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over Russia's war on Ukraine, a sticking point that ensured no international consensus on key issues was reached at the summit.
Oct 31, 2026
Venezuela's Interim President Suggests Privatizations, Cementing Break With Socialism and Close U.S. Ties
Delcy Rodriguez said "non-essential" state-run industries could be up for privatization, a policy that represents a remarkable change from her socialist predecessors.
Oct 30, 2026
Compromised Software Caused Polymarket To Pause Trading. Some Users Said Funds Had Been Stolen.
Polymarket temporarily halted international trading after a breach involving third-party software reportedly led to $2.65 million in cryptocurrency theft from users' wallets.
Oct 30, 2026
Tensions Between Cuba And The U.S. Are Rising. Washington Just Expelled One Of Havana's Diplomats.
The UN voted on Wednesday to condemn the U.S. embargo on Cuba for the 34th time. In the buildup to the vote American and Cuban diplomats engaged in a highly-publicized spat that has led to the expulsion of a Cuban diplomat from the U.S.
Oct 29, 2026
Iran Is Attempting To Interfere In U.S. And Israeli Elections: Report
Iranian officials told British media that Tehran is trying to amplify division amongst the electorates of its two biggest adversaries.
Oct 29, 2026
Israel Is Investigating Foreign Interference Into Its Elections. Qatar Rejected Alleged Involvement.
The chair of Israel's elections committee has asked Israeli intelligence to investigate allegations of foreign interference into the nation's legislative elections held on Tuesday.
Oct 29, 2026
Bolsonaro Fled Brazil For the U.S. After Losing the Elections. He's Claiming To Be Brazil's 'Rightful' Leader From Miami.
Bolsonaro left Brazil after the supreme court ordered him to surrender his passports.
Oct 29, 2026
Trump Rules Out Immediate Strikes On Iran, But All Belligerents In The Conflict Are Maintaining An Aggressive Posture
President Trump said on Sunday that there would be no strike on Iran "today" but told supporters in Michigan that higher gas prices were a small price to pay to prevent "maniacs" from developing a nuclear weapon.
Oct 26, 2026
Opposition Leader Machado Has Returned To Venezuela. Her Return Could Destabilize U.S.-Venezuela Relations.
Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, returned after months in exile. She is seen by many as the natural leader of Venezuela, which may raise awkward questions for the current Trump-backed Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and the consequential oil deal Caracas and Washington have signed.
Oct 25, 2026
Republican Senate Candidate Accuses Opponent Of Links To Muslim Brotherhood And Attacks Press In Fiery Interview
Mike Rogers claimed in a heated interview on Sunday with NBC's Kristen Welker that El-Sayed had refused to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood and accused her of bias in El-Sayed's favor.
Oct 25, 2026
Serbians Head To Polls To Determine The Political Future Of Longstanding Leader Aleksandar Vučić
Former Serbian President Vučić is running for prime minister in Sunday's parliamentary elections. His main challengers come from the student-led movement which emerged to oppose perceived corruption and neglect by the Vučić administration.
Oct 25, 2026
Brazilians Vote In Crucial Runoff Election Between Lula And Bolsonaro In Key Test For 'Donroe Doctrine'
Bolsonaro remains the narrow favorite to win after beating Lula in the first round, but the result is likely to be close.
Oct 25, 2026
Presidents Obama And Trump Held Competing Midterm Rallies On The Same Day. They Clashed On Iran.
President Trump held a rally in Georgia on Saturday in which he claimed events in the Middle East were enriching the U.S., whereas former President Obama argued in Michigan that the Iran war was driving up "the price of just about everything."
Oct 25, 2026
Netanyahu Has Told Israeli Diplomats To Support Argentine Push For Falklands Talks: Report
This is the latest example of the deterioration of Israeli-UK relations, which have been damaged by London's sanctioning of Israeli settlements and Israel pressured the UK to scale down its services in its East Jerusalem consulate.
Oct 24, 2026
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