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Trump under pressure on Iran war after Republicans’ midterms defeat

US President Donald Trump concedes that the war he ordered on Iran was partly to blame for his Republican Party's sweeping midterm losses — but even as he comes under pressure, analysts said Wednesday that he has few good options ahead.

Iran’s supreme leader threatens wider war if US resumes strikes

 Iran's supreme leader warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would widen if the US resumes its attacks, dismissing hopes of a policy shift in Washington after midterm elections dealt a blow to President Donald Trump.

What the US midterms mean for ties with China

A sweeping victory for Democrats in US midterm elections this week, giving them control of Congress, presents both an opportunity and challenge for top rival China, analysts say.

Why Freedom and Liberal Democracy Alone Cannot Transform India and Pakistan

Markandey Katju argues that Mustafa Akyol overlooks the realities of India and Pakistan, where poverty, casteism and religious discrimination demand radical modernization and social change.

Pakistan successfully tests first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile

Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, marking a significant advancement in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate battle

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early Wednesday that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.

Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next

Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies

Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role

President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

Trump announces halt to $4 bn in aid to Israel on midterm election day

The US will stop providing $4 billion in annual military assistance to Israel starting next year, President Donald Trump has said.