Politics news · 1 November 2026
Iran and Qatar Devise Two-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Qatari mediators have developed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, provided the US meets Iran's conditions. President Trump says negotiations are "going fine" but that he is "not in that much of a hurry."
2026 Midterms: Candidates Make Final Push Two Days Before Election Day
With Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, candidates are delivering their closing arguments across key Senate and House races, while President Trump reversed course to schedule in-person rallies and a federal ballot dispute in Alaska intensified.
G20 Foreign Ministers End Atlanta Summit Without Consensus, Group Photo Cancelled
G20 foreign ministers concluded two days of talks in Atlanta on November 1 without a joint communiqué, divided over Russia's war in Ukraine, while Secretary Rubio cancelled the traditional group photo after European allies objected to Russia's Lavrov.
Thousands Rally in Israel Urging Jewish-Arab Coalition to Oust Netanyahu
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday urging main opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a government with Arab-led parties after Tuesday's elections produced a hung Knesset, with Netanyahu's bloc at 53 seats, Eisenkot's at 48, and Arab-led parties holding the balance with 19 seats.
Zelenskyy and Erdoğan Agree to Revive Black Sea Grain Corridor
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Turkish President Erdoğan agreed in Istanbul to work on establishing a new Black Sea grain corridor, with Erdoğan pledging to follow up with the Russian side and US Secretary Rubio examining Turkey's proposals.