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Israel's Arab-led Joint List coalition backs Gadi Eisenkot for premiership, giving opposition 67 recommendations

05 Nov 2026 | 10:34 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 5 (UNI) Israel's Arab-led Joint List has announced that it will recommend Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog as the country's next prime minister, strengthening the opposition's efforts to replace Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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Houthis demand $51bn in compensation and formal recognition by Saudi Arabia to end hostilities

05 Nov 2026 | 9:48 PM

Sanaa/Riyadh, Nov 5 (UNI) Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi milita has demanded $51bn in compensation and formal recognition as the country’s governing authority during negotiations with Saudi Arabia as conditions for ending hostilities, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

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EU rules out any connection between series of bomb threats targeting passenger flights, says it’s too early to establish anything

05 Nov 2026 | 7:48 PM

Brussels, Nov 5 (UNI) The European union has ruled out any connection between the series of bomb threats targeting passenger flights across the continent, stating that it is too early to claim as such, though authorities across the bloc reported more than 20 incidents this week and several countries scrambled fighter jets to escort affected aircraft.

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Bangladesh rules out passport for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, says India must hand her over as per extradition treaty

05 Nov 2026 | 7:14 PM

Dhaka, Nov 5 (UNI) Bangladesh will not issue an ordinary passport or travel document to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to facilitate her return from India, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir insisting that New Delhi must hand her over under the two countries' existing extradition treaty.

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Israel's Opposition moves to replace Knesset Speaker as coalition talks continue

05 Nov 2026 | 6:23 PM

Tel Aviv, Nov 5 (UNI) Israel's opposition parties have stepped up efforts to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, as political manoeuvring intensifies following last week's inconclusive general election.

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Democratic win in midterms greatly complicate Trump and Hegseth’s ambitious US defence funding initiatives

05 Nov 2026 | 6:10 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (UNI) Democratic victory in the US midterm elections have complicated President Donald Trump’s ambitious defence plans, weakening the prospects of certain key Pentagon funding initiatives as well as intensified scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth facing mounting pressure from GOP following heavy losses in midterms

05 Nov 2026 | 5:18 PM

Washinton, Nov 5 (UNI) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting pressure within the Trump administration following the Republicans' heavy losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, with concerns over the Iran war, deteriorating relations with Congress and the prospect of impeachment putting his position at risk.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker says Trump preparing for ‘next phase of war’ despite Vance’s call to end conflict

05 Nov 2026 | 5:11 PM

Tehran, Nov 5 (UNI) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday accused US President Donald Trump of preparing for the next phase of the war against Iran, despite Vice President JD Vance's call for an end to the conflict following the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections.

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Over 11 passenger aircraft across Europe forced to divert from course after suspected bomb threats

05 Nov 2026 | 5:00 PM

Brussels, Nov 5 (UNI) At least 11 passenger aircraft across Europe were diverted or subjected to additional security procedures on Thursday following a series of suspected bomb threats, disrupting air traffic in several countries.

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JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican Defeat as Democrats seize control of Congress

05 Nov 2026 | 4:19 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (UNI) US Vice President JD Vance has attributed the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections to the Iran war, saying the conflict is "the reason we lost", as Democrats secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. His remarks highlight growing divisions within Republican ranks over the Trump administration's foreign policy following sweeping Democratic gains.

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Trump says Republicans would have won midterms 'in a landslide' if he had been on ballot

05 Nov 2026 | 12:55 AM

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, reacting to sweeping Democratic victories in the midterm elections, claimed that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" had he himself been on the ballot.

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Blue wave sweeps US, Democrats make major gains in districts Trump won by double digits

04 Nov 2026 | 7:36 PM

Washington, Novr 4 (UNI) The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a contentious final two years of his term.

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Israeli election chief warns against questioning results, says it poses ‘real danger’ to democracy

04 Nov 2026 | 6:42 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 4 (UNI) Israel's election chief on Wednesday warned that casting doubt on the integrity of the October 27 parliamentary elections posed a "real danger" to democracy, as President Isaac Herzog received the final results amid political uncertainty and an investigation into alleged foreign interference and vote-buying.

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Khamenei warns of wider regional response if US resumes attacks on Iran

04 Nov 2026 | 6:13 PM

Tehran, Nov 4 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that any renewed US military attack on Iran would trigger a much wider regional response, asserting that those expecting a change in Washington's policy following political developments in the United States were "seriously mistaken".

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Obama says US voters sent 'clear message' as Democrats celebrate historic midterm victories

04 Nov 2026 | 5:30 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said American voters have sent a "clear message" through the midterm elections, calling on Democrats to build on their victories by bringing people together and offering practical solutions to the challenges facing the country.

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