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Israel's newly elected parliament was sworn in on Tuesday, November 10, following an election that weakened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position but failed to give his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, a clear path to power. The 120-member Knesset began its new session amid uncertainty over who will lead the next government and whether the country could face another election.
Facing pressure after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican's drubbing in the midterms, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced an impeachment push by the...
British author M John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel 'The End of Everything' at the age of 81, becoming the oldest writer to receive the prestigious literary honour. He was...
US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's manufacturing capability to manufacture nuclear weapons had been reduced by around 85 per cent, adding that Tehran was engaging with Washington in a very polite manner. Trump also...
US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations that the tech billionaire was involved in an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China. Trump said he believed Huang was unaware of her alleged links to Chinese intelligence.
Israel's incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday indicated he was open to joining hands with Gadi Eisenkot and called a unity government an 'absolute necessary', a day after the Yashar Party leader invited his Likud party to join his alliance provided he remains the leader.
The White House was placed under a temporary lockdown on Monday after a car crashed into a signpost at Lafayette Square, just across from the presidential complex in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump was inside the White House when the incident occurred.
Former US President Joe Biden has announced that his presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, will be released on November 17. In a social media update, Biden offered a glimpse into the themes explored in the...
China on Monday rejected allegations that it spied Nvidia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang, describing the allegations as unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against Beijing.
A Pakistani television anchor was shot dead at her residence in Rawalpindi on Sunday, with police detaining her husband in connection with the case and seizing the suspected weapon.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought a fresh Bangladeshi passport and National Identity Card (NID) ahead of her planned return to the country in December, her party, the Awami League, announced on Monday.
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot said on Sunday that Israel urgently needs new leadership after he was formally tasked with forming a government. Eisenkot has secured recommendations from 67 of the 120 elected members of the parliament, compared with 46 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot, a former chief of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), has 28 days to form a government and secure the approval of the Knesset - Israel's parliament. He may seek an additional 14-day extension from He
Nineteen Indian seafarers who had been stranded in Yemen's Hodeidah and Sana'a for nearly two weeks have been safely evacuated and are now returning to India. The IndianEmbassy in Yemen said on Sunday said that...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has apologised to his wife and children after admitting to an affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, who was allegedly suspected of working for Beijing as part of a foreign intelligence operation. The 63-year-old acknowledged that his actions were inexcusable as the AI chipmaker launched an independent investigation into the allegations.
US President Donald Trump said that it is highly unlikely he would order American forces to resume military action against Iran, provided significant progress is made in negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. However, he also revealed that the US had identified 38 Iranian bridges and other key infrastructure sites as potential targets for destruction.
At least four people were killed and 88others were injured after two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, authorities said. The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 52 kilometres...
Days after the Republicans were routed in the midterm elections in the United States (US), President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed a comeback, as he described the outcome as a giant step back in History for the Americans.
At least 21 people have been killed after a boat carrying migrants sank off Senegal's coast , the country's interior ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said in a post on X that as of Saturday evening one person had been found alive, and that teams had been mobilised to continue searching for any more possible survivors. It did not specify how many people were believed to have been on board.
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reign could end soon with President Isaac Herzog tasking Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government in the country, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel is ot...
The US military will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes to Iran that are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. As per the US military, the new...
A Diwali celebration in Seattle turned chaotic on Saturday (local time) after a group of conservative activists disrupted it and called for a deportation of all dot heads, which was later strongly condemned by Indian...
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government after he secured the support of a majority of Knesset members, in a major political setback for incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democratic lawmakers over alleged threats to impeach, prosecute, and imprison senior administration officials, Republican donors, and political supporters. Describing the alleged threats...
The United States military has disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the naval blockade against Iran, the US Central Command...
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, shattering shop windows, sending people fleeing from buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, local media reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded the earthquake at...
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed responsibility for six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia, including a National Guard camp in Najran, Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Five people were killed and several others injured in a shooting in the Polish city of Krakow on Saturday, according to police. The incident occurred in the city centre, prompting an emergency response and a police search for the armed attacker.
A man has been arrested near the White House after US Secret Service officers found three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition in his vehicle. The suspect allegedly told officials that he had heard voices in his head instructing him to travel to Washington and kill US President Donald Trump .
Days after the Republicans faced a drubbing in midterm elections, President Donald Trump decided to sack Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff and replace her with one of his most loyal and combative...
Diwali is a festival that is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in India. But over the years, its popularity has grown beyond the country's borders, particularly in nations such as the United States, thanks...
Texas Governor-elect and Democratic leader Gina Hinojosa has warned billionaire Elon Musk and other major businesses that they will have to operate within rules designed to protect local communities, signalling a tougher regulatory approach towards data centres and corporate expansion in the state.In an interview with CNN, Hinojosa said technology companies had been expanding their data centre operations, particularly in rural parts of Texas, without adequate safeguards for residents. She argued
The Trump administration has faced its first setback after the drubbing in November 3 midterm elections in the United States (US). Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, who was serving as the head of the US Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, has resigned from her position, becoming the first of President Donald Trump's key allies to step down.
Benjamin Netanyahu is staring at an ouster of his government after the Joint List,Israel's largest Arab political alliance, and the Raam party on Thursday endorsed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government,...
Several passenger flights across Europe were diverted on Thursday following bomb threats , marking the second such instance and triggering a security alert across countries. Airlines affected included Wizz Air, Aer Lingus and LOT Polish Airlines. Authorities reported that all passengers were safe and no explosives had been found in the incidents reported so far.
The Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the 2026 US midterm elections has dealt a major political blow to President Donald Trump , dramatically altering the balance of power in Washington. By securing control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Democrats have gained the opportunity to challenge the Republican president's policies, scrutinise his administration and push for legislative changes during the final two years of his term.
US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly preparing to build a new political coalition by reaching out to supporters of President Donald Trump who have become disillusioned with the administration's policies, particularly its approach to foreign affairs. The move comes in the aftermath of the Republicans' setbacks in the November 3 midterm elections and is being seen as an early effort to shape the political narrative ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
The United States has imposed sanctions on an India-based couple and several companies linked to them over their alleged role in facilitating Iran's shadow fleet through fraudulent maritime registrations and certifications. Washington has accused them...
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war in Iran and the resulting rise in fuel prices contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance in the midterm elections. However, despite admitting the political fallout...
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday attributed the Republican Partys electoral defeat to the war with Iran and Washingtons relationship with Israel after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in a historic US midterm victory....
Donald Trump's restrictive immigration policies, H-1B visa crackdown and confrontational trade approach towards India are back in focus after the Republican Party suffered a major setback in the midterm elections . Specifically, the victories of Indian-American Democrats over several Republicans have raised questions about the President's appeal among the community.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has urged Iranians not to expect a change in Washington's approach towards Tehran after Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress. He said the result should not...
Iran has exempted merchant ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on passage through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian lawmaker has said. The arrangement is intended to serve Tehran's diplomatic...
The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a stunning political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats making major breakthroughs in states that had remained under Republican control for years. In a series of closely watched gubernatorial contests, Democratic candidates Amy Acton in Ohio, Rob Sand in Iowa, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Gina Hinojosa in Texas registered historic victories, ending decades of Republican dominance in these states.
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim senator to win from Michigan, defeating Republican's Mike Rogers inUS Midterm Election Results 2026.42-year-old El-Sayed of Egyptian descent is a public health advocate. He previously led the health department...
Democrat James Talarico has scripted a historic political victory in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the US Senate race and ending his party's decades-long struggle to win a Senate seat in the traditionally Republican...
US President Donald Trump favourite Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy was defeated in Ohio's gubernatorial race, the home state of Vice President JD Vance, by Democrat Amy Acton after a bitter campaign that left the Republican Party...
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Republicans would have secured a landslide victory in the 2026 midterm elections had his name been on the ballot, as the party faces setbacks in several key races.
Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya has won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Casey Askar. Dandiya, a former high school principal, secured 51.9 per cent of the votes, while Askar received 49.1 per cent, according to US midtermelection results declared on Tuesday.
Spain's Transport Minister scar Puente has announced his resignation, six days after a devastating high-speed train collision claimed 69 lives. Puente made the announcement on Tuesday after appearing before lawmakers for several hours to explain the circumstances surrounding the disaster, which has once again brought the safety of Spain's high-speed rail network under scrutiny.
Polling stations have begun closing across the United States, and results are beginning to roll in, deciding control of the US House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome will decide the balance of power in Washington and determine the extent of President Donald Trump's influence over the remainder of his term. The elections are being closely watched, with pre-election surveys indicating voter dissatisfaction with the state of the country, the economy, and Trump's performance in

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