White House split on Iran war as Vance criticizes Netanyahu

Vice President JD Vance has privately accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "being wrong on everything" regarding the Iran war and warned that the conflict contributed to Republican defeats in Tuesday's midterm elections, while senior officials remain divided over whether to pursue military strikes or diplomatic negotiations.

US sanctions trio over alleged Iran air defense scheme

The US State Department on Wednesday sanctioned two individuals and one entity accused of facilitating the procurement of Chinese-origin man-portable air-defense systems for Iran, warning that the designations close off channels Tehran uses to rebuild its arsenal.

Yemen’s Taiz records 5,000 illness cases amid Houthi waste blockade

Authorities in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province recorded over 5,000 infectious disease cases in October as waste piled up in the besieged city, while Deputy Governor Ailan Abdel Haq accused Houthi forces of blocking garbage trucks and displacing thousands of families strained depleted services.

TÜMOSAN advances to the Tractor of the Year 2027 final

The 81.110Evo model has qualified as a finalist in its category at Tractor of the Year 2027, one of the world’s most prestigious tractor awards.

Israel forces detain 45 Palestinians, including journalists, in West Bank

Palestinian Prisoners' Society said Israeli forces detained at least 45 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, including five women and two journalists, with the organization noting that the sweep demonstrates a widening pattern of targeting civilians, civil society figures and media workers amid the ongoing military crackdown.

Lapid: Netanyahu 'toxic' to US lawmakers who backed Israel

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become "toxic" to American legislators who previously supported Israel, warning that support is growing in both chambers of Congress for restricting arms shipments to the country.

World leaders react to Democrats' sweep in US midterms

World leaders on Wednesday offered divergent assessments of the Democratic Party's capture of both congressional chambers in Tuesday's US midterm elections, with European allies debating transatlantic security commitments while adversaries warned Washington against continued militarism.

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defense deal, $403M loan agreements

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Riyadh on Wednesday to sign a defense cooperation agreement and six concessional loan packages worth over $403 million, covering electricity, healthcare and housing reconstruction in the war-torn country.

Pentagon delivers 'massive surge' of drones to US Middle East forces

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has delivered over 25,000 unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities to US Central Command following a $782 million investment, accelerating Washington's push to field affordable autonomous weapons and reduce reliance on costly traditional platforms while preparing for a new Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027.

Yemeni forces say 340 Houthi fighters neutralized in 1,322 operations

Yemen's armed forces announced Wednesday that they had conducted 1,322 military operations targeting Houthi positions, reporting approximately 340 rebel fighters and commanders killed or incapacitated as part of the ongoing "Dawn of Yemen" offensive aimed at reclaiming territory and state institutions.

Netanyahu says 'serious suspicions' of foreign meddling in Israel vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that 'serious suspicions' exist of foreign states spending large sums to influence last week's parliamentary vote, hours after election officials certified the results, calling for the investigation to proceed without cover-up or delay as President Isaac Herzog opened coalition consultations.

Israel's Eisenkot vows to bolster US ties under Trump, form emergency government

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot pledged Wednesday to renew strategic partnership with the United States under President Donald Trump and establish a national emergency government, as opposition lawmakers moved to block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from securing a fifth term in office following last week's deadlocked elections.

EU report highlights Türkiye's strategic weight as talks stall

The European Commission's 2026 assessment recognizes Ankara's growing importance to European security and supply chains, while stressing that accession negotiations have remained frozen since 2018 amid persistent concerns over democratic standards and the rule of law.

Türkiye slams EU's 'prejudiced and unfair' 2026 enlargement report

Ankara on Wednesday slammed the European Commission’s 2026 Türkiye report as "prejudiced and unfair," accusing Brussels of applying double standards and rejecting unfounded allegations concerning political criteria, fundamental rights and the Cyprus dispute, while welcoming positive assessments on the economy.

TRNC premier says federal solution ended at Crans-Montana

TRNC Prime Minister Unal Ustel told the UN secretary-general's personal envoy on Wednesday that efforts to reach a federal settlement in Cyprus definitively ended at the 2017 Crans-Montana Conference, stressing that any sustainable solution must be based on the sovereign equality and equal international status of the island's two peoples.

Trump defends Iran war despite Republican midterm losses

President Donald Trump defended the military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, acknowledging its role in Republican midterm losses but insisting the action was necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

European leaders hail US midterm results as 'victory for democracy'

European leaders on Wednesday welcomed projected Democratic victories in the US midterm elections as a reaffirmation of democratic institutions, while several senior officials stressed the need for the continent to assume greater responsibility for its own security regardless of Washington's political alignment.

Trump warns impeachment would 'destroy' Democratic Party

US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Wednesday about potential impeachment proceedings following Democratic midterm victories, warning that such a move would politically backfire and devastate the opposition party while suggesting he could work with the new congressional majority provided they avoid obstruction.

White House posts 'Trump is still your President' after Democratic sweep

The White House posted a defiant message on social media platform X declaring that Donald Trump remains president, a statement issued hours after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, ending Republican dominance on Capitol Hill.

Iran says it handed Trump 'strategic defeat' in war and Washington

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran handed Donald Trump a "strategic defeat" on the battlefield and in Washington, as Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections that Vice President JD Vance attributed to voter anger over the conflict.

German chancellor sees no Trump policy change after midterm losses

Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump will continue to govern by bypassing Congress despite Republican setbacks in the US midterm elections, noting that the constitutional powers of the American presidency enable unilateral decision-making independent of legislative control.

Palestine Action challenges UK terror ban at Supreme Court

Counsel for banned Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori told the UK Supreme Court that the group's protest tactics were comparable to those used historically by movements including the suffragettes, challenging the government's decision to designate the organization a terrorist group.

Vance blames Iran war for Republican defeat in US midterms

US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Republican losses in the midterm elections stemmed primarily from voter anger over the war with Iran, noting that former Trump supporters defected to Democrats over foreign policy concerns and the administration's continued military involvement.

Erdogan meets South Korean tech, auto executives in Seoul

Erdogan held talks with chief executives from Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group and LG Electronics on Wednesday in Seoul, seeking to deepen economic ties with East Asian partners and attract investment in technology, energy and biotechnology sectors during his official visit to South Korea.

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