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🇺🇸 The US midterm elections have dealt Donald Trump a major political setback, with Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress and ending two years of unified Republican rule. The results reflect voter dissatisfaction over the cost of living, the war involving Iran and the administration’s policies. From January, Democrats will be able to launch investigations, block presidential nominees and challenge Trump’s legislative agenda, setting the stage for intensified political confrontation in Washington.

🇨🇳🇺🇸🇷🇺⚡️ — China has confirmed contacts with Russia and the United States regarding a potential first trilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping, according to Bloomberg. The meeting could take place at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19. According to the publication, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing supports contacts with interested parties regarding the organization of the talks. A final decision on whether the meeting will take place has not yet been announced.

🇺🇦🇺🇸Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded U.S. First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class. The corresponding decree by the President of Ukraine, No. 1079/2026, states that Melania Trump is being honored for her significant personal contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine, as well as for her active work in the fields of human rights and philanthropy.

🗳 All polling stations across the United States have closed following the midterm elections, CNN reports. The last polling stations to close were in Alaska, where former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola came first in the state’s primary, securing 49.5% of the vote. The state’s general election will be conducted using ranked-choice voting. According to NBC News projections, Democrats are set to secure 53 of the 100 seats in the US Senate and 255 seats in the House of Representatives. A majority in the House requires at least 218 seats.

❓ Trump reveals a “shocking” discovery: rising gas prices are due to Iran, not Ukraine. We have the greatest economy. [...] But because of gas prices, people aren’t noticing it to the extent they otherwise would. And the problem with gas prices was caused by Iran, the US president said.

🇺🇸 Democrat Abdul El-Sayed: I don't want to say something here. See, they try to call you hateful if you believe that Palestinian kids should get to grow up in the land of their forefathers without being murdered by our tax dollars. If you believe in equal rights to peace, dignity, and self-determination, that's not hate; it's love. Michiganders, we want our taxes spent here.

🇺🇸 Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race: Not only, look, I know you you struggle with my name. So after JD swears me in in January, you could just go on and call me Senator.

🇮🇷 The IRGC has announced the destruction of four oil tankers that struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the seizure of two other vessels, reports ISNA. Furthermore, the Iranian military stated that they had shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone.

‼️ Trump posted a photo of a baseball cap with the word "Veto" on it to his page. In an interview with Fox News, he stated that he intends to use his veto power to block legislation from the Democrats, now that they have gained control of both chambers of Congress.

🇺🇸Democrats are making major gains in the US midterm elections, winning seats in Congress and even challenging traditional Republican strongholds such as Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. Democrats had not won a Senate seat in some of these states since 1932. According to preliminary AP figures, Democrats lead Republicans 45–36 in the Senate and 101–55 in the House of Representatives. Vote counting is still underway.

🇺🇸Trump on the election results: I'm a little bit surprised. I thought they'd do better.

‼️ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has announced that there has been no new progress towards reaching an agreement between Tehran and Washington He stated that the exchange of messages between the two sides through intermediaries continues as before. Baghaei argued that Washington's past positions do not provide grounds for optimism about the US administration's sincerity regarding diplomacy.

🇪🇸 Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente is resigning after last week's train accident, in which 69 people were killed

🇮🇷Iranian artillery units have been spotted repositioning as Tehran following Tehran’s rejection of Washington’s proposal

🇹🇭 A Buddhist temple tower collapsed in Thailand’s northern Chiang Mai province, with the moment captured on camera

🇷🇺Vladimir Putin stated, referring to centuries-old attempts by geopolitical opponents to weaken and divide Russia Today, external forces are trying to split Russian society. Sometimes enemies have practically all tried to reduce and lower this strategic potential of Russia, or better yet, to dismember it entirely. Well, no one needs such a geopolitical rival, -Putin said.

‼️ Israel has shared intelligence with Washington claiming Iran is considering using chemical weapons against its adversaries, NYT reports U.S. officials are divided over the allegations, with some questioning whether Israel is attempting to push Washington toward renewed large-scale military action against Tehran. Israel has also shared the intelligence with Gulf countries, where some officials remain skeptical.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian military footage is circulating on Telegram following US strikes on Qeshm Island, amid fears of renewed large-scale fighting. The message appears aimed at Washington: Iran wants to show it is ready for confrontation — and will not be intimidated. Source: Iran Military

🔥 Fire at Russia’s Samara fuel facility continues for a second day

🇺🇸🇮🇷US and Iran make concessions toward interim peace deal Sources told that Washington had accepted a proposal delivered to Tehran by a Qatari delegation on Monday. Under the proposal, Iran would announce concessions on its nuclear program while the US simultaneously announced the release of some Iranian assets frozen abroad. A Qatari negotiating delegation led by an adviser to the prime minister and foreign minister visited Tehran on Monday. It was the delegation's third visit in a week as Doha sought to narrow differences between Washington and Tehran and secure an agreement to end the war.

🇵🇰Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, marking a significant advancement in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday

🇦🇿🇦🇲Pashinyan: Armenia–Azerbaijan peace opens new opportunities for South Caucasus Speaking at the “Future of Europe” summit organized by Euronews in Brussels, Pashinyan said the Washington agreements on a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Yerevan and Baku had already taken on practical substance. According to Pashinyan, peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the implementation of TRIPP and cooperation among Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, particularly in logistics, could help address the global supply chain crisis.

🇮🇷Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: Let them assassinate me. If the people stand with us, even if they assassinate thousands of people like me, the enemy will not be able to do a damn thing.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh garment protests enter fourth day — nearly 700 factories shut a day earlier Workers are demanding a rise in the minimum monthly wage from 12,500 to 30,000 taka — nearly 2.5 times the current level. Police have used tear gas, with dozens injured in clashes, Reuters reports. The disruption threatens clothing shipments to global brands, including H&M, Zara and Gap. Photo: Reuters

🇺🇸🇮🇱Trump says the United States will stop providing financial assistance to Israel by the end of this year. We won’t be paying any more to Israel. By the end of this year, we won’t be paying Israel. They’re fine with it. We will help Israel if they need it, -Trump said.

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: There is no point in inviting Putin to Kyiv, just as there is no point in inviting me to Moscow. Extending an invitation that will not be accepted is destructive. It is equally destructive when I am invited to Moscow. That is what Moscow does, - Zelenskyy said.

🇵🇱🇷🇺 Tusk: Russia is trying to undermine Poland’s stability and unity Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Russia is seeking to destabilise Europe and disregard international law. According to Tusk, the situation surrounding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal is also part of a broader strategy aimed at undermining the country’s stability.

🇺🇸🇮🇷-President Trump on last night's strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran: They built an air defense system. We monitored its construction for two months. Last night, after its completion, we struck it.

🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at White House First Lady Melania Trump will welcome representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday, November 5, the White House announced. She is also expected to deliver remarks on the localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Reuters reports

😭 Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel, 30, has died following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday. De Miguel was hospitalized after the collision but died Tuesday following neurological deterioration. The match was abandoned.