Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine - Reuters

More in Politics

• China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a 'top priority'

  Facing heightened regional risks following a new American war threat against Iran, Beijing is intensifying its diplomatic footprint to defuse the eight-month-long crisis. Chinese leadership is engaging key regional players to safeguard vital shipping routes and prevent the Middle East from devolving into an arena for major-power competition.

  1 min read
• Israel's Shin Bet arrests activist amid incitement over Palestinian electoral gains

  The midnight detention of a Jaffa community leader marks an escalation in state scrutiny following unprecedented electoral success by Palestinian citizens of Israel. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party continues to contest the outcome with unsubstantiated fraud claims, election authorities have formally validated the results. Critics argue the security apparatus is now being leveraged to suppress Arab political representation and intimidate prominent civil figures.

  2 min read
• 'Trump hasn’t done anything to help': Republicans blame MAGA chief for midterm rout

  Sweeping Democratic victories have flipped both chambers of Congress following widespread voter backlash against record-low presidential approval ratings, an unpopular foreign war, and persistent inflation. The resulting congressional shift immediately threatens the White House with aggressive oversight and potential impeachment proceedings. This political realignment marks a severe contraction of conservative support across historically secure Republican territories.

  3 min read