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Democrats Regain Full Control of Congress in Historic Midterm Sweep

The Senate and House wins hand the party major leverage over Trump's agenda and judicial appointments

Nov 4, 2026 · 10:01 AM

Zelenskyy Hopes Abu Dhabi Talks Open Path to Putin Meeting

US-mediated Ukraine-Russia negotiations could lead to a trilateral presidential summit, the Ukrainian leader says.

Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Dominates US Midterm Election Campaigns

Islamophobia surges as Muslim candidates face attacks and slurs in key races nationwide

Strait of Hormuz Tankers Explode After Striking Sea Mines

IRGC Navy says the vessels crossed unauthorized routes with deactivated navigation systems

Iran Sets Five Conditions for Regional Security Amid Qatar Talks

Tehran demands an end to hostilities, sanctions relief and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz as Doha mediates with Washington

Zelenskyy Hopes Democratic Congress Boosts US Aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian leader sees renewed US support as European officials push stronger pressure on Russia after midterms

Nov 5, 2026 · 12:06 PM

Democrats Face Divided Path After Historic Midterm Victory

New Congress weighs oversight, messaging bills and bipartisanship with Trump still in the White House

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:04 PM

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate, First Muslim US Senator

Democrat defeats Mike Rogers despite Trump-led anti-Muslim attacks in Michigan Senate election

Nov 4, 2026 · 12:24 PM

Lebanon Electricity Crisis Deepens as Power Cut to Public Bodies

Energy Minister Joe Saddi escalates standoff over unpaid bills as analysts warn structural reform is the only durable fix.

Nov 3, 2026 · 2:11 PM

Russia Bombs Kharkiv Hospital and Ukraine Energy Grid, 73 Injured

Overnight missile and drone assault hits a Kharkiv clinical hospital and power infrastructure across nine Ukrainian regions, a day after an aid centre strike killed 31.

Nov 3, 2026 · 2:11 PM

Israel Coalition Talks: Arab Parties Back Eisenkot Bloc

Record Arab bloc may enable an Eisenkot minority government, blocking Netanyahu's path to a Knesset majority.

Nov 2, 2026 · 5:47 PM

Netanyahu Urges Trump to Strike Iran After Midterms, Axios Reports

Tense call between leaders as Washington weighs military action against renewed diplomacy with Tehran

Nov 2, 2026 · 5:47 PM

Al-Jawf Emerges as New Frontline in Yemen Conflict Near al-Hazm

Government forces push toward al-Hazm as Operation Dawn of Yemen intensifies nationwide

Nov 2, 2026 · 1:35 PM

Latest in Business

European Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High on Iran War and Russia Cuts

Wholesale prices top 97 euros per megawatt-hour as EU storage runs low and LNG flows stay reduced

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:02 AM

Saudi Aramco Chief Warns of Unprecedented Global Oil Supply Shock

CEO Amin Nasser estimates 3 billion barrels lost as the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes Brent crude to five-month highs

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:20 PM

Trump Waives Sweeping Russia Sanctions Signed Into Law Last Month

National-interest exemption suspends 500% tariffs on Russian imports and 100% tariffs on major energy buyers

Oct 17, 2026 · 7:04 PM

How Iranians Bypass US Sanctions to Move Money Abroad

Hawala networks, cryptocurrency and front companies fill the gap as SWIFT and banking restrictions tighten.

Oct 15, 2026 · 5:52 AM

French Supermarket Cyberattack Hits Refrigeration Systems

Hackers remotely triggered defrosting across major retail chains, spoiling food and prompting a national cybersecurity investigation.

Oct 13, 2026 · 6:43 AM

European Oil Giants Post Record Profits as Energy Prices Surge

Shell, TotalEnergies, Repsol and OMV report sharp quarterly gains amid the Iran war as EU ministers renew windfall tax calls

Oct 30, 2026 · 7:29 AM

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AI-Driven PHP2Shell Flaws Expose Fragile Open-Source Security

How artificial intelligence is uncovering critical PHP vulnerabilities faster than volunteer-run foundations can patch them.

Oct 31, 2026 · 5:10 AM

Bangladesh Nuclear Plant Clears Final Hurdle for Power Generation

Oct 30, 2026 · 7:28 AM

Nuclear Reactors on the Moon: US, Russia and China Race to Build

Oct 31, 2026 · 7:26 PM

OpenAI AI Models Make Discoveries in Mathematics, Physics

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:28 AM

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal

Oct 24, 2026 · 4:36 AM

Newsom Issues California AI Safety Executive Orders Before 2028

Oct 17, 2026 · 7:04 PM

Latest in Sports

Abhishek Sharma 113 Powers India to Series Win Over New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma's blistering T20I century and a rapid opening stand with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sealed the series for India in Wellington.

Oct 27, 2026 · 2:05 PM

United States to Host Women's Club World Cup 2028 FIFA Event

FIFA confirms the inaugural tournament will feature 19 elite clubs from six confederations in the US

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:22 PM

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Carrick Under Pressure at the Bridge

Michael Carrick faces a must-win Premier League trip as Bruno Fernandes returns and Estevao waits for his Chelsea chance.

Oct 30, 2026 · 6:45 PM

Sri Lanka Complete Second-Highest ODI Chase to Beat England

Janith Liyanage seals stunning 430-8 win in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook's record double century

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:21 PM

Spain Fined $20K and Stadium Closure for Islamophobic Chants

FIFA sanctions RFEF after discriminatory slogans against Egypt heard twice in Barcelona

Oct 16, 2026 · 6:46 PM

Latest in Features

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Near Iran

Roosevelt carrier group and Makin Island Marines head to the Middle East as Washington weighs military action and diplomacy

Oct 3, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Jerusalem Christian Schools Suspend Classes Over Teacher Permits

Israel withholds West Bank entry permits for over 70 staff, delaying the academic year indefinitely

Sep 1, 2026 · 7:09 AM

Yemen Healthcare Collapse Fuels Unregulated Herbal Medicine Crisis

As conflict shuts down half of health facilities, millions of Yemenis turn to unlicensed herbal remedies with dangerous outcomes

Aug 8, 2026 · 1:58 PM

How Nasser's 1952 Revolution Engineered Africa's Decolonization

Seventy-four years after the July 23 Revolution, Cairo's role as the nerve center of African liberation movements remains a defining chapter in Global South history.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM

Europe Needs African Gas to Avert Looming Energy Crisis

EU faces urgent need for African natural gas and LNG as Russian energy imports dwindle

Jul 26, 2026 · 1:45 PM

Plastic waste chokes Yemen's agricultural valleys amid war

Farmers in Wadi Dawan struggle to clear irrigation channels of plastic debris as experts warn of damage to soil and public health

Jul 24, 2026 · 6:17 PM

The Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: What We Know So Far

Israel and the US claim intelligence provided Sinwar’s whereabouts, but this is doubtful.

Oct 20, 2024 · 10:31 AM

Bandar Abbas Residents Describe Life Under Airstrikes Despite Ceasefire Claims

A single mother from Iran's largest port city shares her testimony as strikes hit civilian infrastructure while state media reports a pause in hostilities.

Aug 5, 2026 · 2:27 PM