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Democrats Win House and Senate in U.S. Midterms as Republicans Lose Key States

Washington, D.C., United States: Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections, setting up divided government for the remaining two years of President Donald Trump’s term. The Associated Press reported that Democrats had secured at least 54 Senate seats and crossed the 218-seat threshold for a House majority, with some contests still unresolved. Their gains included Republican-held Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa and Maine. Democrats also won several governorships, including Texas and Georgia, while Republican Byron Donalds won in Florida. Coverage and voter surveys pointed to concerns about living costs, the Iran war and the administration’s performance. Trump said he would accept the results and expressed willingness to work with Democrats, while emphasizing his veto power. Final seat totals remain subject to counting and certification.

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Iran Protest Movement Recedes After Deadly Crackdown and Prolonged Internet Blackout

Tehran, Iran:Iran’s nationwide protest movement has slowed markedly after an intense crackdown by state security forces, following weeks of demonstrations sparked by economic distress and rapidly expanding into broader political demands. Authorities imposed a near total communications blackout, cutting internet, mobile, and in some cases landline access, limiting coordination among protesters and restricting information leaving the country. Human rights groups report that thousands of people were killed and tens of thousands arrested, though exact figures cannot be independently verified due to the blackout. Heavy deployments of police, Revolutionary Guard units, and armored vehicles have returned relative calm to major cities, including Tehran, where daily life has cautiously resumed under a strong security presence. Iranian officials deny plans for mass executions and blame foreign actors for fomenting unrest. Internationally, governments have condemned the violence, imposed new sanctions, and debated further action, while analysts say the protests have been suppressed for now but underlying economic and political pressures remain unresolved.

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US Forces Capture Nicolás Maduro as Washington Signals Interim Control of Venezuela

New York, USA : United States forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a military operation in Caracas and transferred him to US custody, according to statements from President Donald Trump and senior officials. Trump said the United States would temporarily administer Venezuela until a transition of power, citing security and governance concerns. US authorities said Maduro and his wife face federal charges in New York, including narcotics and weapons related offences. The operation was conducted without congressional approval, prompting criticism from Democratic leaders, who demanded briefings and questioned legality. Several governments, including China, Mexico and Honduras, condemned the action as a violation of sovereignty and international law. European leaders expressed mixed responses, with some urging a peaceful transition. Venezuelan vice president Delcy Rodríguez rejected US authority and called for Maduro’s release. Opposition figures welcomed the development according to opposition statements.

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