Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that U.S. President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.

Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Iran and negotiate a non-aggression pact with Tehran on their own terms US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office on 16 March 2026

EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.

Watch: Trump admits Iran war caused election losses US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the construction site for the ballroom on Wednesday, said that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding midterm election defeat

Here's why US Republicans lost the midterms so badly The US Democratic Party has swept the midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives by wide margins

European left-wing political figures have highlighted the importance of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to self-reform, saying its experience in maintaining Party discipline and putting people first offers valuable lessons for left-wing parties in Europe.

Sayed is the future, and Pelosi is history. That is the measure of political change that Gaza has produced Gaza was the Democratic Partys nemesis, just as it was the British Labour Partys under Keir Starmer

Bernie Sanders hails progressive victories across the US Independent Bernie Sanders on Wednesday celebrated "some of the greatest progressive victories in modern American history" during the recent US midterm elections

The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.

Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.

Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won his bid for Congress in New Jerseys 12th congressional district, joining the blue wave across the US and making history as the first Muslim and Egyptian American to represent the state

With Democratic majorities in Congress, oversight, and its frustrations, return.

A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.

The Democrats' midterm election sweep breaks the internet Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 19:22 Democrats secure majorities in both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, prompting celebrations across social media US Senator-elect James Talarico speaks during a midterm election night event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on 3 November 2026 in Austin, Texas (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP). Off In a sweeping victory, the Democratic Party won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections on Tuesday

Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.

Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.

Precious metals saw strong gains Wednesday as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S

Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.

World leaders who have sparred with the America first U.S

Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayeds victory in Michigan.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for aligning with US policies, particularly in the semiconductor industry, for political gain, saying the move disregards the interests of local industries and public welfare.

The Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to Party building, combating corruption and putting people first has drawn praise from an African political party leader and a scholar, who said its governance experience offers valuable insights for African countries and socialist parties.

North American stocks are soaring Wednesday after U.S

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trumps handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.

Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a great American comeback.

Foreign political party representatives have spoken highly of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) commitment to full and rigorous self-governance, saying its experience in strengthening Party discipline, combating corruption and putting people first offers valuable lessons for socialist parties around the world.

The Republican Party has only the President and his policies to blame for its historic losses in the 2026 midterms.

Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.

Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.

The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party, which won control of the chamber in 2024.

Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the states attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.

A Democratic Congress could be good for offshore wind and solar energy.

The former White House communications director also said the Republican party was facing a "civil war" after the result.

Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.

A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has condemned the United States for linking a recent cryptocurrency heist involving billions of US dollars at Binance to a hacking group allegedly "supported" by the DPRK, state media reported Tuesday.

The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.

This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.

From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.

Not an absence of those things, but much less about those things, and much more about an agenda that meets voters where they're at and concerns over their pocketbooks." Ali called such a move "a major fear". "I do not have faith in the current leadership of the Democratic Party," he told MEE

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

In the midterms most competitive races, Democratic candidates are reviving an old party message: that the Republicans are selling out to the highest bidder.

Despite a record number of independents, third-party candidates and voters struggle to penetrate the two-party system.

US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.

Democratic nominee Mary Peltola is facing two candidates named Dan Sullivan in the Alaska Senate election, one of whom is the Republican incumbent.

Senator Chris Murphy, a fierce Trump critic who is not up for re-election in the midterms, is 'alert' after a stroke.

Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.

Stevenss endorsement of Mike Rogers comes after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) provides an important window for the international community to understand the CPC's approach to Party governance and China's governance model.

Leaders of political parties around the world have extended congratulations on the successful convening of the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers mocked Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed with a sarcastic gift basket.

Recognising Hamas as 'terror' outfit: Eisenkot lays down conditions for 'broad Zionist government' Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has set out four conditions for forming a new government, including recognising Hamas as a "terrorist" organisation and committing to dismantle its military and governing capabilities in Gaza, as he seeks to use an opposition parliamentary majority to end Benjamin Netanyahu's rule

'Negotiations going fine': Trump says Iran wants to make a deal US President Donald Trump has said Iran wants to make a deal and that negotiations are going fine, but questioned Tehran's reliability

Margaret Owen, 94, arrested again during Palestine Action ban protest Ninety-four-year-old Margaret Owen has been arrested again under the Terrorism Act in the United Kingdom for defying the ban on Palestine Action, according to Defend Our Juries

Democratic doctors aim to convert the backlash against the Trump administrations health policies into midterm votes.

Canada's central labour union says workers will not handle military cargo going to Israel After a landmark vote on Thursday, Canada's central labour union, representing some 3 million workers across the country, has announced that it will "refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for Israel"

UN must investigate death of UAE poet and writer Habib al-Sayegh, advocacy group says Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/30/2026 - 17:38 New book claims Sayegh was taken from his home by Emirati security forces and tortured to death in 2019 Emirati poet and writer Habib al-Sayegh, right, receives an honourary award from Ali Mohamed Al Khouri, the then-director general of the Emirates Identity Authority, on 24 January 2 (UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security/Screengrab) Off A US-based rights group is calling on the United Nations to investigate what it says was the suspicious death of an award-winning Emirati poet and writer in 2019, based on disclosures in a book published last week

Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump's term.

The Maryland congressman talks about how the Democratic Party is fighting the Presidents gangster state.

The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee highlights the CPC's core strengths of self-governance and putting people first, attributes that underpin China's leapfrog development and provide useful governance references for political parties elsewhere, according to foreign analysts.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) has more than 100 million members and over 5.4 million primary-level Party organizations, giving it a powerful advantage unmatched by any other political party in the world, a senior official said on Friday.

Alaska's election could determine which party has a majority in the Senate

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has played a decisive role in drafting the Party leadership's Resolution of the Central Committee of the CPC on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance, a senior official said on Friday.

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu is attempting to deligitmise the elections Gadi Eisenkot, Israel's chief opposition candidate, issued a video statement on Thursday warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running a campaign to delegitimise election results

The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.

Armenias parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leaders family.