House Republicans Block Impeachment Bid Against Pete Hegseth

AI-generated representative image: The US Capitol, where House Republicans voted to refer the impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Commi
Resolution referred to committee, stalling the effort until Democrats take control of Congress in January

Trump Netanyahu Clash in Tense Call Over Renewed Iran Strikes
Reports describe a heated weekend exchange as the Israeli leader pushed for resumed military action against Iran after the US midterm elections.

Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline Attacked Again Amid Houthi Conflict
Energy ministry confirms fire on strategic crude route as Houthis deny involvement in escalating Yemen conflict

Arsen Gevorgyan Dies in Custody: Armenian Opposition Politician
Strong Armenia party accuses pro-EU authorities of political persecution after death at Nubarashen prison

Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Energy and Data Centres
The American Affordability and Jobs Act moves forward 73-25 as lawmakers debate permitting reform, electricity demand and environmental safeguards.

US Iran Diplomatic Opening as War Talks Gain Momentum
Trump signals war effectively over after White House talks with Qatar, but military posturing keeps a full settlement uncertain

Iraq Kurdish Region Faces Two Rival Administrations Threat
KDP and PUK dispute over government formation risks dividing the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Palestinian Journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh Released After Israel Detention
Rights groups say the five-day Shin Bet detention without charge targeted political expression in Jaffa

Eisenkot Open to Netanyahu in Israel's Next Coalition Government
Opposition leader tasked with forming Israel's next government signals unity could extend to Likud and the Religious Zionist Party

Hakeem Jeffries Set to Become First Black US House Speaker
The New York Democrat faces progressive pressure over Israel and Trump as his historic speakership nears

Iran IRGC Building Underground Weapons Production and Storage Sites
Revolutionary Guards lift missile range limits and reveal homegrown manufacturing claims amid US-Israeli tensions

Iran Says Five Tankers Damaged by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran reports naval mine strikes on oil tankers as shipping disruptions raise fears of renewed US combat operations against Iran.

