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US midterm elections 2026: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in brutal Senate battle in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed has emerged victorious in the contentious Michigan Senate race, winning against Republican Mike Rogers by garnering 51.8% of the votes. This historic win not only strengthens Democratic power in the Senate but also makes El-Sayed the first Muslim elected to the position. With endorsements from influential progressives, his campaign has faced scrutiny over accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia, amidst critical budgetary concerns that highlighted the election's stakes.
From the sidelines to the ballot box: Palestinian citizens make their vote count in Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel showed unprecedented political engagement in recent elections, resulting in record-high voter turnout. Ra'am and the Joint List secured a total of 19 seats in the Knesset, significantly surpassing previous elections. This surge came as a response to the concerns over rising violence and neglect in Arab communities. While Netanyahu's government increased anti-Arab rhetoric, many voters sought change through their votes.
Trump hits campaign trail in Mississippi as Republicans face surprise challenges in states they expected to win easily
US President Donald Trump has stepped up campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, visiting Mississippi to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democrats make gains in several competitive races. With voter concerns over inflation and the Iran war shaping the campaign, Republicans are working to retain control of Congress, while Democrats aim to challenge the party’s majorities in the House and Senate.
A look at the major candidates in Israel's election Tuesday
Next Tuesday, Israeli citizens will vote for their next prime minister amid a tense political landscape. Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel for years and faces strong opposition from Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has positioned himself as a moderate alternative but maintains a focus on security. Other prominent figures include Naftali Bennett, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Mansour Abbas, each with unique political stances.
How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?
Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters have exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia’s air defences, threatening its ambitions to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. Experts cited by Reuters point to Iran-backed weapons development, increasingly self-sufficient Houthi production capabilities, depleted US interceptor stocks and the group’s growing combat experience.
Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantity
The conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability has seemingly increased, a logistics premium affects shipping costs and insurance. This situation has led to heightened risks, causing delays in transit times and increased tanker requirements. Diesel shortages are also rising, with prices escalating significantly as supply chains are disrupted.
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Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis
Yemen's government has launched a military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Taiz city. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed one Palestinian while wounding several others, amid an increase in such strikes. The Houthis have reportedly targeted Saudi oil facilities in recent conflicts, claiming significant strikes. Meanwhile, Iran has expressed openness to diplomatic solutions to ongoing tensions. The situation remains volatile as regional conflicts continue to escalate.
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?
Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territory. The renewed warfare has increased tensions in the region, jeopardizing Red Sea shipping routes and disrupting energy exports. The Houthis have previously demonstrated their missile and drone capabilities, impacting global trade and regional stability. The conflict, which has caused significant humanitarian crises, has recently escalated after a period of relative peace.
Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war
Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their arsenal, manpower and reach. With control over mountainous territory, access to Iranian expertise and weapons, and the ability to threaten oil infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, defeating them remains difficult.
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key strait
Yemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key global shipping lane. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes against the port city of Mokha, which the Houthis captured. The rebels' territorial gains could boost Iran's strategy to pressure the United States.
Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping route
Yemen faces renewed civil war as Houthi rebels advance near a vital shipping lane. The rebels' move threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global trade route. This advance comes after a fragile ceasefire began to buckle in 2022. The conflict could further disrupt oil shipments and increase global crude prices. Diplomatic efforts continue while Saudi Arabia vows to defend its interests.
Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials say
Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza. The Houthis have also declared a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. This escalation threatens to reignite full-scale war with the kingdom. Saudi oil exports are now directly in the crosshairs of these attacks.
US court blocks Trump administration from using student visas to punish speech
A US federal court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot revoke visas or pursue deportation against lawfully present noncitizens, including F-1 students, based on speech protected by the First Amendment. The ruling followed concerns that immigration enforcement was chilling political expression.
Israeli military orders mass evacuations in Northern Gaza
Israeli military directed Palestinians to leave northern Gaza due to increased combat against Hamas. Donald Trump urged a Gaza deal for hostage release. Benjamin Netanyahu planned talks on the offensive's progress. The military escalated operations in Jabalia and Gaza City. Airstrikes in Khan Younis resulted in casualties. Egypt and Qatar, with US support, initiated a new ceasefire effort.
Israel detains director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say
Israel detained the director of a northern Gaza hospital amid ongoing strikes. Overnight bombings killed nine, including children. Israel accused Hamas militants of operating from the hospital. The war has severely impacted Gaza's health sector, causing casualties and damage to medical facilities. Strikes continued across Gaza and in Israel, with ongoing conflicts involving Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Israeli military forces patients and staff to leave hospital in Northern Gaza
Israeli military evacuates Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, citing its use by Hamas amidst ongoing fighting. Patients and staff, primarily women, are forced to relocate to a nearby facility lacking medical supplies. The hospital, critical for medical care, faces prolonged attacks amid the conflict.
Gaza rescuers say 13 children among 30 killed in Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes on two houses in northern Gaza killed 30 Palestinian civilians, including 13 children, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. The strikes, which Israel stated were targeting Hamas militants, have drawn international condemnation for the high civilian death toll. The UN has warned of a looming famine in northern Gaza due to the ongoing siege and restricted aid access.
Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike has killed 20 people in northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a family shelter in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, killed at least 20 Palestinians, including women and children. This incident occurs amidst Israel's ongoing offensive in northern Gaza, where a mass evacuation order remains in effect and humanitarian aid is severely restricted.
Palestinians say Israel struck Gaza clinic during polio campaign; Army denies it
A reported Israeli drone strike on a clinic in northern Gaza, where children were being vaccinated for polio, wounded six people, including four children. The incident occurred during a humanitarian pause. Israeli military denies responsibility. The strike has raised concerns from UNICEF and the World Health Organisation.
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say
At least 88 people were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza. Life-threatening injuries are going untreated as many medics were detained by Israeli forces. Israel has intensified its campaign against Hamas. Hezbollah has also vowed to continue its fight against Israel. Israeli laws cutting ties with UN agency could further restrict aid to Gaza.
Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, including women and children. The strike follows Israel's ongoing offensive against Hamas militants. The conflict has led to numerous casualties and mass displacement in Gaza. Tensions are escalating as Israel also engages with Hezbollah and responds to an Iranian ballistic missile attack.
Israel strikes 200 Hezbollah targets; northern Gaza raids continue
Israeli airstrikes targeted over 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon. IDF troops conducted raids against Hamas in northern Gaza, killing terrorists and dismantling infrastructure. Hezbollah attacks have displaced over 68,000 northern Israeli residents. Hamas has held hostages since the October 7 attacks, with over 30 considered dead.
Gaza rescuers say at least 73 killed in Israel strike in territory's north
An Israeli air strike on a residential area in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, reportedly killed at least 73 Palestinians, including women and children, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. Israel claims the strike targeted a Hamas terror site, questioning the casualty figures provided by Gaza authorities.
Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in northern Gaza killed 15
An Israeli strike hit a school in northern Gaza, killing at least 15 people, including five children. The attack targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants gathered at the Abu Hussein school in Jabaliya. Gaza's Health Ministry confirmed the death toll and reported many critical injuries, overwhelming local hospitals.
Hungry stray dogs eat dead bodies on Gaza streets as starvation hits across war-torn areas
In northern Gaza's Jabalya, bodies of Palestinians, some scavenged by animals, strewn across streets are hampering identification efforts, says emergency services head Fares Afana. With Israeli air and ground strikes ongoing, thousands, including children and pregnant women, endure starvation and destruction of essential infrastructure.
Israel military strikes northern Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks
Israel continues heavy shelling in northern Gaza, causing panic, targeting rocket launchers, and claiming airstrikes on Zeitoun. Islamic Jihad launches rockets. Israel strikes Khan Younis, escalating tensions and hindering ceasefire efforts.
Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its fourth month
The Israeli military has indicated that it concluded significant combat operations in northern Gaza, stating it has finished dismantling Hamas' military infrastructure in that area. The conflict against the militant group has now entered its fourth month.
Another 9 soldiers killed fighting in Northern Gaza, announces Israel Defence Force
Israel Defence Forces announced the death of another nine soldiers who were fighting in Northern Gaza amid the ongoing ground offensive against Hamas terrorists, The Times of Israel reported. A statement from the military added that two other infantry soldiers were seriously injured in Gaza.
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