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Democrats win both chambers of Congress in major midterm blow to Trump
The war against Iran also emerged as a significant source of discontent, as the conflict drove up gasoline prices and intensified concerns about the cost of living.
The war against Iran also emerged as a significant source of discontent, as the conflict drove up gasoline prices and intensified concerns about the cost of living.

Iran is developing a saltwater-based economy spanning microalgae, saline agriculture and aquaculture, seeking to diversify food production, reduce import dependence and unlock new industrial and export revenue streams.

The Yemeni army liberated Al-Turbah from Saudi-backed forces a month ago, and now residents say they are pleased with the improved security situation in their town.

Trump has no operational plan to end the war and has driven the negotiations into a deadlock. The Pentagon and the Israeli military have prepared plans for strikes against Iran's energy, nuclear and missile infrastructure after the midterm elections.
Tony Gosling argues that energy is being weaponized to pressure European states.
John Bosnitch says the outcome of US midterm elections is unlikely to change Trump's policy towards Iran.
Amid renewed US threats against Iran and growing concerns over a possible escalation, questions are mounting over the prospects for diplomacy and the legal consequences of further military aggression.

The Israeli war continues to take a heavy toll on education in Gaza.

A parliamentary roundtable in Islamabad has examined the significance of a four-nation meeting held in Tehran on October 26.
The US-Israeli imposed war on Iran is driving up inflation out of control in Italy.

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Israeli security forces guard the site of the demolition of a Palestinian vehicle repair workshop as excavators tear down the building in the West Bank.
Hundreds of citizens, both supporters and opponents of the government, demonstrated on Tuesday in front of the Constitutional Court building in the Polish capital.
Bangladesh authorities maintain a heavy security presence in Mirpur, Dhaka.
US President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged that Republicans could face a “worst-case” outcome in the midterm elections, a report says.
Belarus is hosting the 4th International Conference on Eurasian Security.

The Belarusian president says the latest war against Iran was waged because the country is “rich in resources,” while denouncing Trump for “polarizing” policies.

This edition of the program is about 2026 midterm election in the US amid Trump's plummeting popularity.