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1. 'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses Middle East Eye · 4 Nov 2026

   'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 10:21 The prices of goods and petrol have risen in the US as a direct result of the unpopular war in Iran, and played a role in the Democrats gaining control of the…

2. At least 7 Muslims elected to US Congress in midterm elections Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   At least seven Muslim lawmakers won seats in the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, marking historic gains in both chambers as candidates campaigned on civil rights, healthcare and foreign policy. The elections shifted the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of…

3. US midterms deliver wave of historic firsts across states, Congress Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   The 2026 US midterm elections produced a series of historic firsts across the country, with women and candidates from minority communities breaking longstanding barriers in races for governor and Congress. The results included the election of the first Black woman governor in US history, the first…

4. Maryam sues Salik over defamation Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has served a Rs5 billion defamation notice on Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, an ARY News anchor and the private television channel's chairman, over allegations of widespread corruption in the province, demanding an unconditional apology, retraction of the…

5. Kohli leads India to crushing win Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Virat Kohli hit a brilliant 74 to lead India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in their first one-day international at Auckland's Eden Park on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander hit his 80th ODI fifty off just 35 balls, showing his enduring class on a night when no other batsman was able to…

6. Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in Malaysia Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. The country is Southeast Asia's fastest growing hub for new data centres — warehouse-like buildings…

7. World reacts to Democrats winning US midterms Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and energy prices. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, "Yesterday, the American people voted against policies…

8. Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to ease Mideast tensions: PM Shehbaz Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan continued to play an active role in efforts to restore regional peace and reduce tensions, highlighting recent diplomatic engagements involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Addressing a cabinet meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister said…

9. Saudi Arabia says danger has passed in Najran after earlier alert Express Tribune · 4 Nov 2026

   Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence said Wednesday that the danger had passed in southwestern Najran province following an earlier warning of a “potential danger.” In a statement on US social media platform X, the Civil Defence urged residents to continue following its instructions and to “avoid gathering…

10. Ransomware attacks on Japanese companies more than double in 5 years SPH Media · 4 Nov 2026

    A survey found that 37% of targeted Japanese firms paid ransoms.