--- title: "World News, 5 Nov 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "World News from Thursday 5 November 2026: the day's top world stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/05/world/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/05/world/" published: "2026-11-05T00:00:01+05:30" updated: "2026-11-05T15:30:01+05:30" section: "World" date: "2026-11-05" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # World: Thursday 5 November 2026 40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### Vance Tries To Distance Himself From Trump After Republicans' Midterm Rout - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 14:58 IST (2026-11-05T14:58+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/77a49ffb559d - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/vance-tries-to-distance-himself-from-trump-after-republicans-midterm-rout-12286920#publisher=newsstand Vance, who had long advocated for restraint in US military intervention overseas, was lukewarm in his defence of the conflict after Trump launched it and even became the face of an unsuccessful attempt to end the fighting. ### US' 1st Muslim Senator Abdul El-Sayed Was Praised By Bill Clinton 19 Years Ago - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 14:56 IST (2026-11-05T14:56+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ac75af486e9c - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-1st-muslim-senator-abdul-el-sayed-was-praised-by-bill-clinton-19-years-ago-12286038#publisher=newsstand Abdul El-Sayed had earlier revealed that Bill Clinton had asked him to consider a career in politics instead of medicine. ### Sarah Jukaku: First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 14:43 IST (2026-11-05T14:43+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a6e04a942ded - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/sarah-jukaku-first-muslim-us-senator-abdul-el-sayed-wife-karnataka-bhatkal-links/article71667298.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a6e04a942ded-l.webp Dr. Sarah is the granddaughter of the late J.H. ### Younger, dynamic Democratic leaders dealt a decisive blow to Trumpism - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 14:29 IST (2026-11-05T14:29+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ba85e6063fee - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/younger-dynamic-democratic-leaders-dealt-a-decisive-blow-to-trumpism/article71668937.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ba85e6063fee-l.webp These leaders are ideologically and socially diverse, but for the most part, they fall on a progressive spectrum ### Democrats vow to rein in Donald Trump as he shows off White House ballroom - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 14:11 IST (2026-11-05T14:11+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/366f245203a3 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/democrats-vow-to-rein-in-donald-trump-as-he-shows-off-white-house-ballroom/article71669188.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/366f245203a3-l.webp 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 ### India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for Guyana - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 13:44 IST (2026-11-05T13:44+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a7ee3e7b1a96 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-announces-extension-of-500-million-line-of-credit-for-guyana/article71668982.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a7ee3e7b1a96-l.webp EAM Jaishankar met Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting ### Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - Source: BBC News - Published: 5 November 2026, 13:26 IST (2026-11-05T13:26+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/26a8065d38c0 - original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx4g1qy6gq9mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - Image: https://allindia.news/img/26a8065d38c0-l.webp He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was "offensive" to Italian culture. ### Opinion: Opinion | Midterm Blues: Why America Might Just Get Even More Unpredictable Now - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 13:14 IST (2026-11-05T13:14+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/872726cbc0f1 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/why-america-may-just-get-even-more-unpredictable-12286411#publisher=newsstand ### Google To Turn Off AI, Search Option For School Children By Default - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 13:09 IST (2026-11-05T13:09+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fdeb0c6f8a9a - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/google-to-turn-off-ai-search-option-for-school-children-by-default-12286372#publisher=newsstand The changes also mean schools will not be able to give students Google Search without its AI features. ### U.S. midterm elections witness historic firsts: First Black woman governor to first Muslim senator - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 12:35 IST (2026-11-05T12:35+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9b1aa92c4d12 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-midterm-elections-2026-historic-firsts-black-woman-governor-muslim-senator/article71668857.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/9b1aa92c4d12-l.webp 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 ### Midterm results put U.S.-Israel ties under further strain - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 12:07 IST (2026-11-05T12:07+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b6e3645f54b5 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/midterm-results-put-us-israel-ties-under-further-strain/article71668862.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/b6e3645f54b5-l.webp Critics on both sides argue that Mr. Netanyahu pulled Mr. ### "80 Million Egyptians...": What Abdul El-Sayed's Family Said About Indian Wife - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 11:20 IST (2026-11-05T11:20+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fd31f1df42be - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/80-million-egyptians-what-abdul-el-sayeds-family-said-about-indian-wife-12285853#publisher=newsstand 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". ### Vance eyes own trail in America First politics in Republican rout - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 11:45 IST (2026-11-05T11:45+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/eb8aed03dd5e - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/vance-eyes-own-trail-in-america-first-politics-in-republican-rout/article71668793.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/eb8aed03dd5e-l.webp What continues to work for Mr. Vance is that he manages to challenge and critique Mr. ### How Chandigarh Couple Sanctioned By Team Trump Helped Iran Evade Oil Curbs - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 11:38 IST (2026-11-05T11:38+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c5a087a7282f - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/either-be-with-us-or-against-us-us-sanctions-indian-couple-for-aiding-iran-12285229#publisher=newsstand False flags and fake maritime certifications allow vessels engaging in illicit activity to evade international safety and environmental regulations, carrying no indemnity insurance. ### Unlike 2020, Trump Accepts Midterm Results. What Exactly Changed? - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 11:32 IST (2026-11-05T11:32+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/aeb52bb95fa2 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/unlike-2020-trump-accepts-midterm-results-what-exactly-changed-12285921#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 10:49 IST (2026-11-05T10:49+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a80927ee267c - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/amish-shah-claims-victory-in-arizona-sixth-indian-american-in-us-house/article71668702.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a80927ee267c-l.webp Amish Shah made history as he became the first Indian-American to represent Arizona in Congress. By defeating Feely, Mr. ### Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2nd national security case - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 10:41 IST (2026-11-05T10:41+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fd0853de7906 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-in-2nd-national-security-case/article71668669.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/fd0853de7906-l.webp The 30-year-old is already serving a four-year, eight-month prison term for the city's biggest national security case ### China Keeps Faith In Trump As 'Total Defeat' Adds New Risks To Ties - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 10:03 IST (2026-11-05T10:03+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/81c9c0b8233d - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/china-keeps-faith-in-trump-as-total-defeat-adds-new-risks-to-ties-midterm-2026-12285497#publisher=newsstand A Democratic-led Congress may lead to more oversight of the tariff exemptions, enforcement of export controls and deals involving sensitive semiconductor technology. ### Republican Blame Game Starts As 2028 Hopefuls Angle For Position - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:58 IST (2026-11-05T09:58+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3aedae885589 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/republican-blame-game-starts-as-2028-hopefuls-angle-for-position-12285492#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Bangladesh Market Sees Surge In Solar Panel Demand Amid Energy Crisis - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 10:24 IST (2026-11-05T10:24+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b4a854a32b31 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/bangladesh-market-sees-surge-in-solar-panel-demand-amid-energy-crisis-12285578#publisher=newsstand 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. ### US Midterms Show Mirror To 2028 Contenders While Handing Big Win To Democrats - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 10:09 IST (2026-11-05T10:09+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/18e9eb4b8606 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-midterms-show-mirror-to-2028-contenders-while-handing-big-win-to-democrats-12285528#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Iran, Israel, Ukraine: How A Democratic Congress Can Flip Trump's Foreign Policy - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:33 IST (2026-11-05T09:33+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a6e44964a803 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/how-a-democratic-congress-can-flip-trumps-foreign-policy-iran-israel-ukraine-12285421#publisher=newsstand With control of both chambers starting in January, Democrats will be able to decide what gets voted on and when. That could allow them to approve new aid to Ukraine. ### Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years - Source: BBC News - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:26 IST (2026-11-05T09:26+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1a76decd11bb - original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwp9g3rlp8jlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - Image: https://allindia.news/img/1a76decd11bb-l.webp Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law. ### To Bomb Or Not To Bomb? Trump's Limited Iran War Options After Midterms - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:27 IST (2026-11-05T09:27+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0ed02c7a481f - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/to-bomb-or-not-to-bomb-trumps-limited-iran-war-options-after-midterms-12285402#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war - Source: BBC News - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:17 IST (2026-11-05T09:17+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/370648ae7d87 - original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crz98zqkz7z0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - Image: https://allindia.news/img/370648ae7d87-l.webp The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory. ### Donald Trump’s midterm defeat dims hopes of North Korea meeting - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:19 IST (2026-11-05T09:19+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/053f4ebb0929 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/donald-trumps-midterm-defeat-dims-hopes-of-north-korea-meeting/article71668552.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/053f4ebb0929-l.webp 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” ### Pia Dandiya, a new face in the samosa caucus - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 09:05 IST (2026-11-05T09:05+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/272af860f331 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pia-dandiya-a-new-face-in-the-samosa-caucus/article71668534.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/272af860f331-l.webp 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 ### Abdul El-Sayed, US' 1st Muslim Senator, Was Called 'Terrorist' By Trump - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 07:38 IST (2026-11-05T07:38+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/12819a6418b1 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/abdul-el-sayed-us-1st-muslim-senator-was-called-terrorist-by-trump-midterms-results-12285090#publisher=newsstand Republicans sought to link El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood using decade-old writings on political change in Egypt and social media posts by his half-sister. ### What the U.S. midterms mean for ties with China - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 08:00 IST (2026-11-05T08:00+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/98ccf20b2b46 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/what-the-us-midterms-mean-for-ties-with-china/article71668454.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/98ccf20b2b46-l.webp 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 ### Ukraine's Zelensky Awards Melania Trump Highest State Honour - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 07:58 IST (2026-11-05T07:58+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d9e841931ddb - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ukraines-zelensky-awards-melania-trump-highest-state-honour-12285140#publisher=newsstand Ukrainian officials have said Melania Trump played a pivotal role in organising the six-day ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky, which concluded on Sunday. ### "Americans Said No To War": Iranians Celebrate Setback For Trump In US Polls - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 07:41 IST (2026-11-05T07:41+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0b7683b27221 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-midterm-elections-2026-iranians-celebrate-setback-for-trump-in-us-polls-12285105#publisher=newsstand Pro-government demonstrators burned American and Israeli flags and chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." ### U.S. slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 07:42 IST (2026-11-05T07:42+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/566212deeea7 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-slaps-sanctions-on-indian-turkish-firms-and-people-for-aiding-iran/article71668431.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/566212deeea7-l.webp 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 ### U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Republican U.S. House Speaker to step down; Zelenskyy hopes Democrat gains will bring more help for Ukraine - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 06:50 IST (2026-11-05T06:50+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2d7749c63873 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-midterm-elections-2026-results-trump-senate-congress-races-winners-losers-live-updates-republicans-democrats/article71668404.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/2d7749c63873-l.webp President Trump says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future ### "Time To Face Reality": Israel President Holds Talks On New Government - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 05:58 IST (2026-11-05T05:58+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/231756a0d6b7 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israels-president-takes-1st-steps-on-building-new-government-12285011#publisher=newsstand Israel Elections: Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, possibly with foreign assistance. ### "Never Surrender": White House Reacts As Republicans Suffer Midterm Rout - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 05:39 IST (2026-11-05T05:39+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2bb35c3b3f4e - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/white-house-reacts-as-republicans-suffer-midterm-rout-12285005#publisher=newsstand 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. ### North Korea Test Fires New Air-Defence Missile System - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 04:40 IST (2026-11-05T04:40+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0142d029ca18 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/north-korea-test-fires-new-air-defence-missile-system-kcna-reports-12284805#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Deputy Premier Of German State Bavaria Found Dead In Berlin Hotel - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 04:31 IST (2026-11-05T04:31+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/5f8794acda6d - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/deputy-premier-of-german-state-bavaria-hubert-aiwanger-found-dead-in-berlin-hotel-12284966#publisher=newsstand 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. ### Zelensky Hopes Democratic Gains In US Midterms Will Help Ukraine - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 04:03 IST (2026-11-05T04:03+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/5e8f12e65f22 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-midterms-elections-2026-zelensky-hopes-us-midterm-outcome-will-generate-more-help-for-ukraine-12284941#publisher=newsstand "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. ### Israel President urges compromise after divisive election - Source: The Hindu - Published: 5 November 2026, 02:49 IST (2026-11-05T02:49+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/89159a0a14e8 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-president-urges-compromise-after-divisive-election/article71667417.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/89159a0a14e8-l.webp President Isaac Herzog began meeting party leaders to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or his rival Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government in the deeply polarised country ### Analysis: Trump Defied Political Consequences For Years. Midterms Changed That - Source: NDTV - Published: 5 November 2026, 02:35 IST (2026-11-05T02:35+05:30) - Section: World - Link: https://allindia.news/s/37f555cb3e90 - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-defied-political-consequences-for-years-midterms-changed-that-12284794#publisher=newsstand 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.