*AllIndia.news: Today in 60 seconds* Thursday 5 November 2026 1. Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after Republican Party’s deep losses in midterm elections Sources: The Hindu, NDTV https://allindia.news/s/a18d5f7c1f59 2. Trump's midterm setback may give India an edge in trade deal Sources: Mint, The Economic Times https://allindia.news/s/0e4a74207c5c 3. East Bengal go down 1-4 to Hwacheon KSPO of Korea but stay alive in race for AWCL knockouts Sources: Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports https://allindia.news/s/de177a0ef5b0 4. 11 SDRF, fire services personnel missing after rescue boats capsize in Telangana floodwaters Sources: Hindustan Times, The Hindu https://allindia.news/s/028bb954c81e 5. Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock Sources: BBC News, The Hindu https://allindia.news/s/19862d9bd36a Full brief and earlier days: https://allindia.news/brief/2026-11-05/