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  Trump faces crucial test amid low ratings, Democrats aim to flip Senate as US votes in midterm polls

  November 03, 2026 20:13 IST

  Political analysts believe Trump's approval ratings have hit a record low, making him a potential electoral liability for Republican candidates. A Democratic victory in Congress could lead to greater scrutiny of Trump's administration and impose constraints on his ability to pursue his agenda.

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  Iran bracing for US nuclear attack? Tehran issues guide for impending radioactive scenario

  November 03, 2026 17:31 IST

  In the video guide, Iranian authorities identified four principal dangers associated with a nuclear explosion: intense light, blast waves, extreme heat and the potential release of radioactive materials.

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  India, Israel vote against Pakistan-Belarus UN resolution on regional conventional arms control

  November 03, 2026 11:45 IST

  India and Israel were the only countries to vote against the resolution in the 193-member UN body. Explaining India's vote, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Anmol Sher Bedi, said conventional arms control was a global issue.

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  Two helicopters collide during landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu; Indian national killed | Video

  November 03, 2026 11:01 IST

  A collision between the rotors of two helicopters while they were landing at the Pheriche helipad. The efforts are underway to gather detailed information about the incident.

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  US 'secretly' strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks to end conflict

  November 03, 2026 8:12 IST

  The strike against Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, is the latest of a series of limited strikes the US has secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks, amid heightened military tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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  'If the demands are met...': Iran signals reopening Hormuz within two days, puts ball in US' court

  November 02, 2026 16:56 IST

  Laying down teh conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasised that "everything depends" on the US whether it accepts the Islamic Republic's demands.

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  Jet crashes near Trump's Florida home, killing all nine aboard; explodes into massive fireball

  November 02, 2026 7:30 IST

  The Learjet 60 carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement.

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  Trump speaks to Netanyahu as US weighs renewed military action against Iran: Report

  November 01, 2026 7:26 IST

  The conversation came in the wake of a White House meeting held earlier in the week, during which US President Donald Trump consulted senior military leadership regarding strategic options for resuming major combat operations.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei warns Trump of 'unrestricted retaliation' if US launches fresh military strikes

  October 31, 2026 23:46 IST

  Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered an immediate and unrestricted response if military attacks resume. The warning comes as Trump says the US is in no hurry to end the conflict and a reported draft framework proposes fresh US-Iran negotiations in Doha.

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  Shifting uranium stockpile abroad, reopening Hormuz: Inside the draft US-Iran peace proposal

  October 31, 2026 10:08 IST

  A report by an Arabian media outlet has stated that Iran could transfer its highly enriched uranium to an agreed third country under the peace proposal for which talks might be held in Doha.

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  US woman who survived two lethal injection executions speaks out: 'Don't know why I survived'

  October 31, 2026 9:48 IST

  At just 18, Pike tortured and murdered Slemmer with her boyfriend, making her one of the youngest women in the United States to receive a death sentence. Despite the ordeal of the botched execution, Pike expressed gratitude to the medical professionals who saved her life.

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  'We have time': Trump defends Iran war, claims US recovered costs through Venezuela

  October 31, 2026 7:34 IST

  Speaking to reporters at Oval Office, President Donald Trump has defended his action against Iran and claimed that the United States (US) has recovered costs through Venezuela, while hitting back at Democrat leader Ro Khanna.

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  US approves proposed Patriot missile sale to Ukraine; Zelenskyy seeks immediate delivery

  October 31, 2026 6:47 IST

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sought an immediate delivery after the US approved a proposed sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Under the proposed deal, Ukraine would use donations from Canada, Germany, and Norway to buy the missiles.

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  Pope Leo XIV makes history, becomes first pontiff to vote in US election; casts mail-in ballot

  October 30, 2026 23:50 IST

  Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a US election, casting a mail-in ballot for the November 3, 2026, midterms. The Vatican confirmed that the Chicago-born Pope exercised his voting rights as an American citizen, calling democratic participation a right and responsibility.

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  Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca; Houthis deny targeting holy city

  October 30, 2026 18:25 IST

  Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi-launched drone near Mecca, Islam's holiest city. The Houthis have denied targeting the area, as fresh missile and drone attacks raise tensions between the two sides.

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  Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel, but still short of majority; Knesset swearing on Nov 10

  October 30, 2026 7:48 IST

  Netanyahu's coalition secured 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, with his Likud party emerging as the largest single faction with 27 seats. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc, led by centrist Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, won 48 seats.

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  Israel election 'stolen', claims Netanyahu's party as results show him losing majority

  October 30, 2026 7:03 IST

  Netanyahu's party, Likud in a post on X alleged that "the elections in Israel were stolen by Arab parties." The party has also shared evidences of election theft with police, the Shin Bet, and the Central Elections Committee.

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  13 killed, 10 injured as Russian drone hits two trains stopped at station in central Ukraine

  October 29, 2026 23:42 IST

  A jet-powered Russian drone hit two trains stopped at a station in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others, officials said.

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  Former Bangladesh Air Force officer linked to video of Sheikh Hasina's exit found dead

  October 29, 2026 23:42 IST

  Former Bangladesh Air Force flight lieutenant Tahsif Souri has been found dead in the Turag River, a day after he was reported missing. He was reportedly linked to footage of Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh in August 2024.

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  UAE President jokingly offers to train Captain Smit Machchhar to fight, pilot's reaction goes viral

  October 29, 2026 9:53 IST

  Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was injured in a cockpit attack aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, was honoured by the UAE. A warm exchange with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, including a joke about fighting lessons, caught attention online.

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  JD Vance writes to Iran security chief in last minute push to revive truce talks before US midterms

  October 29, 2026 8:12 IST

  Iran has expressed willingness to pursue diplomacy and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that renewed hostilities could severely disrupt global markets and energy supplies.

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  Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil's 'president-elect', claims voter fraud in Lula's victory

  October 29, 2026 7:53 IST

  In a lengthy statement addressed to Brazilians on X, Flavio said he had left to escape what he described as political persecution. "I want to make this clear, I did not flee Brazil, left for Brazil's sake," he wrote.

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  Netanyahu facing setback in Israel elections? Rivals weigh joining forces amid hung mandate

  October 29, 2026 10:27 IST

  With 89.8 per cent of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to secure 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, was expected to win 48 seats, leaving both sides short of the 61 seats required to form the government.

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  Houthi rebels claim Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 people at busy market in northern Yemen

  October 28, 2026 23:29 IST

  The Yemeni officials appealed for international support to protect civilians in Taiz as the Houthis tightened their siege of the city.

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  69 dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain's Toledo province, death count likely to rise

  November 04, 2026 7:09 IST

  At least 69 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday morning, with the death toll feared to rise. Two coaches reportedly derailed after one train struck the rear of another.

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  Netanyahu claims win as Israel poll trends show no clear winner: 'Arab parties out of question'

  October 28, 2026 11:34 IST

  With 53.7 per cent of ballot boxes counted as of 7:27 am, partial results published by the Central Elections Committee give the pro-Netanyahu bloc 55 seats and the anti-Netanyahu bloc 50. Parties currently below the 3.25 per cent threshold: Reservists (2.7 per cent), People of Israel (1.7 per cent).

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  UAE honours Captain Smit Machchhar for showing exceptional courage during flydubai cockpit attack

  October 28, 2026 8:36 IST

  Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, enabling the crew and passengers to intervene and help avert a potential tragedy.

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  Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after poll loss to Lula, lands in US after visa granted

  October 28, 2026 8:20 IST

  The state department earlier granted US Visas to him and family. Bolsonaro, who had President Donald Trump's tacit support, had been under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in Brazil and had been ordered to surrender his passport.