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1. Cong cites US mid-term results, says ONOE will blunt instrument to enforce accountability Hindustan Times · 4 Nov 2026

   Jairam Ramesh says the elections have restored institutional balance in the US, alleging that India's constitutional balance has been disturbed since 2014.

2. SC directs Centre to constitute special cell for implementation of Child Labour Amendment Act Hindustan Times · 4 Nov 2026

   SC directs Centre to constitute special cell for implementation of Child Labour Amendment Act

3. Four oil tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC announces Jerusalem Post · 4 Nov 2026

   In a statement, the elite corps said the tankers were still ablaze, and added that two other vessels had been seized.

4. Shin Bet, police arrest senior Balad activist Abd Abu Shahada over suspected security violations Jerusalem Post · 4 Nov 2026

   Sami Abu Shehadeh, chairman of the Arab Balad party, condemned the incident as a "grave crime," alleging it to be part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to hijack the elections.

5. Asian Cup delay gives Saudi Pro League breathing space as Reijnders leads Al Qadsiah charge The National · 4 Nov 2026

   The Saudi Pro League said it will rework and review its schedule following the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup. The league has postponed all Matchweek 13 fixtures after the Asian Football Confederation confirmed that the quadrennial tournament, originally set to be hosted in Saudi Arabia from…

6. Lee voices need to revise outdated Constitution, says assembly should take lead Yonhap · 4 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday voiced the need t...

7. Aoun: Lebanon Can No Longer Accommodate More Displaced Syrians Asharq Al-Awsat · 4 Nov 2026
8. Democratic victory could bring tougher OPCON transfer conditions: experts Korea Times · 4 Nov 2026

   The Democratic Party’s victory in the U.S. midterm elections could complicate Seoul’s push to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, with experts warning that the new congressional majority may seek tougher conditions for the transfer. Democrats secured control of both the House…

9. Subcommittee passes special counsel bill on alleged fabricated indictments involving Lee Korea Times · 4 Nov 2026

   A parliamentary subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill calling for a special counsel to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments under the previous administration, including those involving President Lee Jae Myung. The subcommittee of the National Assembly's legislation and judiciary…

10. Regulator finalizes $276 mil. penalties on banks, securities firms over mis-selling of HK-tied derivatives Korea Times · 4 Nov 2026

    Seven banks and six securities firms were slapped with a combined 370 billion won ($276 million) in penalties by the financial regulator Wednesday over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities (ELS) products tracking Hong Kong's H Index. The amount is a sharp cut from the initial 1.4…