The Hindu
Sarah Jukaku: First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link
Dr. Sarah is the granddaughter of the late J.H.
World News, 5 November 2026
Thursday 5 November 2026, 33 stories.
The Hindu
Younger, dynamic Democratic leaders dealt a decisive blow to Trumpism
These leaders are ideologically and socially diverse, but for the most part, they fall on a progressive spectrum
The Hindu
Democrats vow to rein in Donald Trump as he shows off White House ballroom
It will be the first time that Mr. Trump, a Republican who also held the White House from 2017 to 2021, has had to contend with Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress
The Hindu
India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for Guyana
EAM Jaishankar met Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
BBC News
Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was "offensive" to Italian culture.
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NDTV
Opinion: Opinion | Midterm Blues: Why America Might Just Get Even More Unpredictable Now
NDTV
Google To Turn Off AI, Search Option For School Children By Default
The changes also mean schools will not be able to give students Google Search without its AI features.
Reported by 2 outlets: ET Tech.
The Hindu
U.S. midterm elections witness historic firsts: First Black woman governor to first Muslim senator
The US midterm elections delivered a series of historic firsts by electing a Black female governor, a Muslim senator and openly gay male US senator
The Hindu
Midterm results put U.S.-Israel ties under further strain
Critics on both sides argue that Mr. Netanyahu pulled Mr.
NDTV
"80 Million Egyptians...": What Abdul El-Sayed's Family Said About Indian Wife
El-Sayed has also spoken warmly about his connection with his wife's Indian family. In an earlier interview, he joked that after nearly two decades of marriage, he might be "more Indian than I'm Arab".
The Hindu
Vance eyes own trail in America First politics in Republican rout
What continues to work for Mr. Vance is that he manages to challenge and critique Mr.
NDTV
How Chandigarh Couple Sanctioned By Team Trump Helped Iran Evade Oil Curbs
False flags and fake maritime certifications allow vessels engaging in illicit activity to evade international safety and environmental regulations, carrying no indemnity insurance.
NDTV
Unlike 2020, Trump Accepts Midterm Results. What Exactly Changed?
Having survived scandal, impeachments and a criminal conviction, Trump approached the midterms as yet another hurdle he could clear with the sheer force of his personality.
The Hindu
Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House
Amish Shah made history as he became the first Indian-American to represent Arizona in Congress. By defeating Feely, Mr.
NDTV
China Keeps Faith In Trump As 'Total Defeat' Adds New Risks To Ties
A Democratic-led Congress may lead to more oversight of the tariff exemptions, enforcement of export controls and deals involving sensitive semiconductor technology.
NDTV
Republican Blame Game Starts As 2028 Hopefuls Angle For Position
Trump, for his part, held court at the construction site of the White House ballroom on Wednesday, a sign he's unlikely to radically shift his focus away from controversial pet projects during his final two years in office despite voters rendering a damning verdict of his leadership.
NDTV
Bangladesh Market Sees Surge In Solar Panel Demand Amid Energy Crisis
Panels made by China's Jinko Solar Co. and Longi Green Energy Technology Co. are by far the most popular due to their low price and reliability, according to the Dhaka store owners.
NDTV
US Midterms Show Mirror To 2028 Contenders While Handing Big Win To Democrats
The ramifications of Democrats' sweeping victory in Tuesday's midterm elections will be far-reaching, and perhaps nowhere more so than in the race to replace President Donald Trump.
NDTV
Iran, Israel, Ukraine: How A Democratic Congress Can Flip Trump's Foreign Policy
With control of both chambers starting in January, Democrats will be able to decide what gets voted on and when.
Why it matters That could allow them to approve new aid to Ukraine. (NDTV)
BBC News
Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.
NDTV
To Bomb Or Not To Bomb? Trump's Limited Iran War Options After Midterms
Trump could also try to strike with the status quo -- the naval blockade coupled with crippling economic sanctions that leave the Iranian regime to "rot" -- while continuing to test its appetite for a deal.
BBC News
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
The Hindu
Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting
Mr. Kim’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong signalled that there was little appetite for renewed dialogue with Washington, saying Pyongyang had “no need to sit face to face with such unreliable and hostile persons”
Reported by 2 outlets: The Economic Times.
The Hindu
Pia Dandiya, a new face in the samosa caucus
The dissatisfaction with the administration over rising living costs and the Iran war was so severe that the Democrats were able to overcome institutional measures to hold ground by the Republicans including gerrymandering
The Hindu
What the U.S. midterms mean for ties with China
Here is how the outcome of the vote, which offers the Democratic Party the power to stymie President Donald Trump’s maverick foreign policy, could impact the thorny relationship between Washington and Beijing
Reported by 2 outlets: The Economic Times.
NDTV
"Americans Said No To War": Iranians Celebrate Setback For Trump In US Polls
Pro-government demonstrators burned American and Israeli flags and chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."
The Hindu
U.S. slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran
The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast,” which aims to cut off Iran’s ability to sell oil to fund the war with the U.S. and Israel
Reported by 2 outlets: The Economic Times.
The Hindu
U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Republican U.S. House Speaker to step down; Zelenskyy hopes Democrat gains will bring more help for Ukraine
President Trump says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future
Reported by 2 outlets: NDTV.
NDTV
"Never Surrender": White House Reacts As Republicans Suffer Midterm Rout
The post came amid growing political fallout after Democrats made significant gains in the midterm elections, with US networks projecting that the party would reclaim control of both chambers of Congress.
NDTV
North Korea Test Fires New Air-Defence Missile System
A sub-unit of North Korea's long-range strategic cruise missile unit in the east also struck a virtual airport target in a drill on Wednesday, KCNA said.
NDTV
Deputy Premier Of German State Bavaria Found Dead In Berlin Hotel
The deputy premier of the German state of Bavaria and leader of the small conservative Free Voters party, Hubert Aiwanger, died suddenly on Wednesday, the head of the state government said.
NDTV
Zelensky Hopes Democratic Gains In US Midterms Will Help Ukraine
"I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats speak very clearly about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine," Zelenskiy said in comments provided in German by ZDF before the interview was broadcast.
NDTV
Analysis: Trump Defied Political Consequences For Years. Midterms Changed That
US Midterm Elections 2026: For Democrats who have learned to temper their expectations after painful losses, the magnitude of Tuesday's results was hard to comprehend.