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The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha have been formally unveiled for public veneration at the historic Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, or Tawang Monastery, in Arunachal Pradesh, drawing devotees of all ages on the first day of the exposition. Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the public phase of the 20-day event, which began after a ceremonial reception on 31 October. The relics, bone fragments associated with the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvaṇa and preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi, arrived at the Air Force Station in Tawang and were enshrined at the monastery in the presence of Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woolly-mammoth-and-shipwrecks-ancient-relics-revealed-as-historic-river-dries-up-1785851427511">Woolly mammoth and shipwrecks: Ancient relics revealed as historic river dries up</a>&nbsp;On the sidelines, CM Khandu also opened an exhibition titled “Unearthing the Sacred Piprahwa: The Story of the Holy Buddha Relics and Their Discovery,” organised by the International Buddhist Confederation. The display traces the relics from the Buddha’s final passing through their 1898 excavation by British engineer William Claxton Peppé at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, linked to the ancient Shakya capital of Kapilavastu, to their recent return to India after 127 years abroad, and India’s subsequent efforts to share them internationally.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-traces-shroud-of-turin-back-to-india-piling-on-more-confusion-over-the-relic-1775031295443">Scientist traces Shroud of Turin back to India, piling on more confusion over the relic</a>&nbsp;Ven. Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choden Rinpoche, Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation, described the relics as the “real presence of the Buddha,” valued by Buddhists worldwide far beyond their archaeological significance. The relics left the National Museum under the care of Rinpoche and Member of Parliament Tapir Gao, travelling by Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopter.&nbsp;Public veneration continues at Tawang Monastery until 7 November, then moves to Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila (8–13 November) and the Golden Pagoda in Namsai (14–20 November), before returning to Delhi on 21 November. An international conference on Buddhism in the Himalayan region is also under way in Tawang. For local communities, the exposition is both a spiritual milestone, the first major return of the relics since 2013, when around 26,000 devotees participated, and a reminder of Arunachal Pradesh’s place in India’s broader Buddhist heritage.&nbsp;

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Shakyamuni Buddha were unveiled for public veneration at Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated by CM Pema Khandu and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha have been formally unveiled for public veneration at the historic Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, or Tawang Monastery, in Arunachal Pradesh, drawing devotees of all ages on the first day of the exposition. Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the public phase of the 20-day event, which began after a ceremonial reception on 31 October. The relics, bone fragments associated with the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvaṇa and preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi, arrived at the Air Force Station in Tawang and were enshrined at the monastery in the presence of Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Also Read: Woolly mammoth and shipwrecks: Ancient relics revealed as historic river dries up On the sidelines, CM Khandu also opened an exhibition titled “Unearthing the Sacred Piprahwa: The Story of the Holy Buddha Relics and Their Discovery,” organised by the International Buddhist Confederation. The display traces the relics from the Buddha’s final passing through their 1898 excavation by British engineer William Claxton Peppé at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, linked to the ancient Shakya capital of Kapilavastu, to their recent return to India after 127 years abroad, and India’s subsequent efforts to share them internationally. Also Read: Scientist traces Shroud of Turin back to India, piling on more confusion over the relic Ven. Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choden Rinpoche, Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation, described the relics as the “real presence of the Buddha,” valued by Buddhists worldwide far beyond their archaeological significance. The relics left the National Museum under the care of Rinpoche and Member of Parliament Tapir Gao, travelling by Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopter. Public veneration continues at Tawang Monastery until 7 November, then moves to Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila (8–13 November) and the Golden Pagoda in Namsai (14–20 November), before returning to Delhi on 21 November. An international conference on Buddhism in the Himalayan region is also under way in Tawang. For local communities, the exposition is both a spiritual milestone, the first major return of the relics since 2013, when around 26,000 devotees participated, and a reminder of Arunachal Pradesh’s place in India’s broader Buddhist heritage.

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Shakyamuni Buddha were unveiled for public veneration at Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated by CM Pema Khandu and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Sacred relics of the Buddha unveiled in Arunachal Pradesh

The hack of Binance tops a year of standout cryptocurrency security events in 2026. The trading platform suffered the largest crypto heist on record. This is reopening the question of crypto safety. On October 29, the world's largest crypto exchange lost about $6.3 billion from its hot wallets. The attackers hit 10 blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Tron, Solana and the XRP Ledger. Ethereum and Bitcoin were the worst hit. The FBI has blamed the North Korea-linked TraderTraitor group. Most of the wealth was wiped off in about 20 minutes, and the transfers continued for nearly four hours.<h2>Why Binance theft matters</h2>The Binance theft is about four times bigger than the nearly $1.5 billion Bybit hack in February 2025, which the FBI had also blamed on TraderTraitor. Binance first blamed a compromised engineer's laptop. The attackers got its hot-wallet signing systems to approve transfers to their own addresses. Binance later said investigators had found more points of breach.&nbsp;In September, the Bitget exchange lost about $388 million from its hot and warm wallets. Attackers compromised a backend wallet system and spoofed transaction data to get withdrawals approved. Bitget's CEO said North Korea was "very likely" behind it.<h2>Crypto safety: The fundamentals</h2>The promise of crypto, over a decade ago, was simple: Whoever holds the private key controls the coins; no one else can move them.Private keys are secret numbers, usually written as long alphanumeric strings. They control crypto addresses, or wallets. They are the fundamental control mechanisms for cryptocurrencies. There are now more advanced systems like multisig or smart-account authorisations too. Unauthorised transfer of cryptocurrencies is tough due to such cryptographic signatures, consensus rules, and the public ledger. On large blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, reversing or altering ownership records is practically infeasible. Smaller chains are less secure.This means that if you alone control the private keys and use them correctly, the network enforces your ownership.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-joins-investigation-into-binance-security-breach-1793435755029/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-joins-investigation-into-binance-security-breach-1793435755029/embed</a><h2>Where crypto ownership is not safe: The trading situation</h2>The vulnerabilities occur when crypto is traded, held on online platforms, or managed in personal wallets. Safety is hit via human processes, software, custody arrangements, and operational security. These aspects go beyond blockchain control.When you deposit or trade crypto on a centralised exchange like Binance, the exchange, not you, controls the private keys to the wallets holding customer funds. Hot wallets, which are used for liquidity and withdrawals, are linked to the internet. Any compromise of the infrastructure can hit them. This includes signing services, employee devices, compromised third-party tools, or weak internal processes. When any of these fail, the crypto wallets can be attacked at scale.Which is exactly what happened in the Binance and Bybit cases. In the Bybit attackk, hackers compromised a developer's machine at Safe{Wallet}, a third-party wallet provider.Users on online crypto exchanges basically hold an IOU from the platform. This is captured in the phrase, "not your keys, not your coins". But anything can go wrong: platform insolvency, internal fraud, or regulatory freezes.&nbsp;In other words, pure ownership on the blockchain cannot guarantee the safety of crypto held on a publicly traded platform.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/binance-covers-90-of-6-3-billion-crypto-hack-says-remaining-funds-may-take-time-1793543621869">Binance covers 90% of $6.3 Billion crypto hack, says remaining funds may take time</a><h2>Is your crypto safe if you don't trade on a platform?</h2>Tough to say. Self-custody via hardware or software wallets restores key control. But safety then depends on the user. There are several dangers lurking: phishing attacks, fake apps, malware that swaps addresses or extracts keys, or social-engineering attacks. Any of these can lead to permanent loss of your crypto. If an attacker obtains your private keys or seed phrase, it's game over. Remember: not your keys, not your coins.To some extent, hardware wallets reduce the risk of remote attacks. They keep keys offline. But they still carry physical, supply-chain or user-error risks.<h2>Dangers from decentralised finance</h2>Decentralised finance, or DeFi, lets users lend, borrow and trade crypto without a middleman. Bridges let them move crypto between blockchains. But these also introduce risks, such as code bugs, economic exploits, oracle manipulation, or even governance attacks.The blockchain will faithfully execute a malicious or buggy contract once a transaction is signed, because It cannot tell good code from bad.&nbsp;A user who signs a harmful approval can lose funds without realising it.Cross-chain bridges and complex DeFi protocols have been causes of major losses.Crypto transfers, once confirmed, are generally final. Once ownership goes, you cannot fully regain control. Some freezes are possible, mainly for stablecoins and tokens whose issuers can block addresses.Such freezes were applied within hours of the Binance hack. Tether froze about $971 million in USDT in the attacker's main wallet within the first hour. Circle and World Liberty Financial also froze tokens. About $3 billion has been frozen so far. This helped limit the damage, but often requires coordinated industry action, and full recovery is not certain.<h2>Can crypto exchanges fully restore lost crypto?</h2>Recovering the stolen coins themselves is rarely possible. But big crypto exchanges can make users whole from their own funds.Bybit did so in 2025. Binance has pledged to absorb the full loss. As of Sunday, it said it had covered about 95 per cent of the affected amount. This was made possible via its Secure Asset Fund for Users. SAFU is Binance's futures insurance fund and its corporate treasury.&nbsp;Restoration of funds to crypto owners depends on a trading firm's financial heft and willingness. Smaller platforms may not have such deep pockets as Binance.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/binance-under-cyberattack-crypto-giants-freeze-more-than-2-5-billion-as-bitcoin-drops-over-3-what-s-happening-1793318378884">Binance under cyberattack? Crypto giants freeze more than $2.5 billion as Bitcoin drops over 3%. What's happening?</a><h2>Third-party platforms are the biggest dangers to your crypto safety</h2>For many, the whole point of crypto ownership is to trade it on open platforms for a profit, just like stocks. But once crypto moves through various operational systems, it is vulnerable to human and software interventions. Clearly, even the biggest platforms like Binance are vulnerable.What is the way out? One strong suggestion is self-custody. Your coins still rise and fall with the market. But moving them in and out of exchanges makes active trading slower and vulnerable.Careful key management and using reputable platforms with transparent reserves for trading is another suggestion. Many exchanges publish proof-of-reserves reports. But the latest attack has shaken faith as it involved the biggest platform.Crypto owners should check all possible security controls, such as hardware confirmation, multisig, and withdrawal whitelists. Treat requests to move funds with extreme caution. Never reveal your seed phrase to anyone.The Binance hack has shown that no system is risk-free.&nbsp;The blockchain's cryptographic guarantees cover only part of the risk. Once crypto is actively traded or custodied, it is a different story.

Binance lost nearly $6.3bn to allegedly North Korea-linked TraderTraitor hackers in the largest crypto heist on record. How safe is your crypto wallet?

The hack of Binance tops a year of standout cryptocurrency security events in 2026. The trading platform suffered the largest crypto heist on record. This is reopening the question of crypto safety. On October 29, the world's largest crypto exchange lost about $6.3 billion from its hot wallets. The attackers hit 10 blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Tron, Solana and the XRP Ledger. Ethereum and Bitcoin were the worst hit. The FBI has blamed the North Korea-linked TraderTraitor group. Most of the wealth was wiped off in about 20 minutes, and the transfers continued for nearly four hours. Why Binance theft matters The Binance theft is about four times bigger than the nearly $1.5 billion Bybit hack in February 2025, which the FBI had also blamed on TraderTraitor. Binance first blamed a compromised engineer's laptop. The attackers got its hot-wallet signing systems to approve transfers to their own addresses. Binance later said investigators had found more points of breach. In September, the Bitget exchange lost about $388 million from its hot and warm wallets. Attackers compromised a backend wallet system and spoofed transaction data to get withdrawals approved. Bitget's CEO said North Korea was "very likely" behind it. Crypto safety: The fundamentals The promise of crypto, over a decade ago, was simple: Whoever holds the private key controls the coins; no one else can move them. Private keys are secret numbers, usually written as long alphanumeric strings. They control crypto addresses, or wallets. They are the fundamental control mechanisms for cryptocurrencies. There are now more advanced systems like multisig or smart-account authorisations too. Unauthorised transfer of cryptocurrencies is tough due to such cryptographic signatures, consensus rules, and the public ledger. On large blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, reversing or altering ownership records is practically infeasible. Smaller chains are less secure. This means that if you alone control the private keys and use them correctly, the network enforces your ownership. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fbi-joins-investigation-into-binance-security-breach-1793435755029/embed Where crypto ownership is not safe: The trading situation The vulnerabilities occur when crypto is traded, held on online platforms, or managed in personal wallets. Safety is hit via human processes, software, custody arrangements, and operational security. These aspects go beyond blockchain control. When you deposit or trade crypto on a centralised exchange like Binance, the exchange, not you, controls the private keys to the wallets holding customer funds. Hot wallets, which are used for liquidity and withdrawals, are linked to the internet. Any compromise of the infrastructure can hit them. This includes signing services, employee devices, compromised third-party tools, or weak internal processes. When any of these fail, the crypto wallets can be attacked at scale. Which is exactly what happened in the Binance and Bybit cases. In the Bybit attackk, hackers compromised a developer's machine at Safe{Wallet}, a third-party wallet provider. Users on online crypto exchanges basically hold an IOU from the platform. This is captured in the phrase, "not your keys, not your coins". But anything can go wrong: platform insolvency, internal fraud, or regulatory freezes. In other words, pure ownership on the blockchain cannot guarantee the safety of crypto held on a publicly traded platform. Also read: Binance covers 90% of $6.3 Billion crypto hack, says remaining funds may take time Is your crypto safe if you don't trade on a platform? Tough to say. Self-custody via hardware or software wallets restores key control. But safety then depends on the user. There are several dangers lurking: phishing attacks, fake apps, malware that swaps addresses or extracts keys, or social-engineering attacks. Any of these can lead to permanent loss of your crypto. If an attacker obtains your private keys or seed phrase, it's game over. Remember: not your keys, not your coins. To some extent, hardware wallets reduce the risk of remote attacks. They keep keys offline. But they still carry physical, supply-chain or user-error risks. Dangers from decentralised finance Decentralised finance, or DeFi, lets users lend, borrow and trade crypto without a middleman. Bridges let them move crypto between blockchains. But these also introduce risks, such as code bugs, economic exploits, oracle manipulation, or even governance attacks. The blockchain will faithfully execute a malicious or buggy contract once a transaction is signed, because It cannot tell good code from bad. A user who signs a harmful approval can lose funds without realising it. Cross-chain bridges and complex DeFi protocols have been causes of major losses. Crypto transfers, once confirmed, are generally final. Once ownership goes, you cannot fully regain control. Some freezes are possible, mainly for stablecoins and tokens whose issuers can block addresses. Such freezes were applied within hours of the Binance hack. Tether froze about $971 million in USDT in the attacker's main wallet within the first hour. Circle and World Liberty Financial also froze tokens. About $3 billion has been frozen so far. This helped limit the damage, but often requires coordinated industry action, and full recovery is not certain. Can crypto exchanges fully restore lost crypto? Recovering the stolen coins themselves is rarely possible. But big crypto exchanges can make users whole from their own funds. Bybit did so in 2025. Binance has pledged to absorb the full loss. As of Sunday, it said it had covered about 95 per cent of the affected amount. This was made possible via its Secure Asset Fund for Users. SAFU is Binance's futures insurance fund and its corporate treasury. Restoration of funds to crypto owners depends on a trading firm's financial heft and willingness. Smaller platforms may not have such deep pockets as Binance. Also read: Binance under cyberattack? Crypto giants freeze more than $2.5 billion as Bitcoin drops over 3%. What's happening? Third-party platforms are the biggest dangers to your crypto safety For many, the whole point of crypto ownership is to trade it on open platforms for a profit, just like stocks. But once crypto moves through various operational systems, it is vulnerable to human and software interventions. Clearly, even the biggest platforms like Binance are vulnerable. What is the way out? One strong suggestion is self-custody. Your coins still rise and fall with the market. But moving them in and out of exchanges makes active trading slower and vulnerable. Careful key management and using reputable platforms with transparent reserves for trading is another suggestion. Many exchanges publish proof-of-reserves reports. But the latest attack has shaken faith as it involved the biggest platform. Crypto owners should check all possible security controls, such as hardware confirmation, multisig, and withdrawal whitelists. Treat requests to move funds with extreme caution. Never reveal your seed phrase to anyone. The Binance hack has shown that no system is risk-free. The blockchain's cryptographic guarantees cover only part of the risk. Once crypto is actively traded or custodied, it is a different story.

Binance lost nearly $6.3bn to allegedly North Korea-linked TraderTraitor hackers in the largest crypto heist on record. How safe is your crypto wallet?

Binance hack and the safety of cryptocurrency: How and why your wallet is under threat, and what you can do about it

US Midterms 2026, scheduled to be held on Nov 3, are being seen as a test for President Donald Trump's presidency. Globally, the elections are being watched closely amid Trump's anti-immigration policies and US-Iran war that has triggered worldwide energy crisis. Domestically, it will determine whether Trump administration retains single-party control over Congress or faces legislative gridlock, subpoena power, and budgetary resistance from an opposition-controlled House or Senate. In India, the midterms will largely shape the future of US-India trade deal and determine the track for visa issues. Geopolitically, it will decide the dynamics between New Delhi and Washington in Quad and defence issues. Depending on the election results on Nov 3, New Delhi is ready with its playbook for immediate responses in all the scenarios that can happen.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-midterms-2026-poll-closing-times-ist-schedule-donald-trump-republicans-democrats-nov-3-texas-ohio-ken-paxton-darlene-graham-1793347646438">US Midterms 2026 IST guide: What time do polls close and when to watch live in India?</a><h2>The Blue Wave</h2>A full Democratic sweep will bring some relief for New Delhi amid Trump's pressure tactics. It will put Trump's Republicans in backfoot on several issues -- primary one being trade. The first thing a full Democratic Congress is expected to do is restrict Trump's power to impose sweeping tariff. This gives South Block an opportunity to demand structural exemptions amid tense negotiations over the India-US trade deal.&nbsp;A 'blue wave' will also be a good news for Indians working in the US amid Trump's visa policies. Democratic majorities strongly oppose aggressive executive crackdowns on immigration, wage-floor hikes, and higher H-1B processing fees. New Delhi—in coordination with Indian tech bodies like NASSCOM can directly engage House committees to block restrictive executive rules, protecting India’s IT service exports and STEM talent pipeline.&nbsp;In defence, India can push to formalise pending technology transfers under the iCET framework. It can also exert pressure within the Quad so that Washington can once again shift focus toward diplomatic and economic consolidation and lock in non-security pillars like the Critical Minerals Framework and regional undersea cable connectivity, which carry low fiscal overhead.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-2026-these-battleground-counties-could-decide-trump-s-senate-fate-1793556718505">US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate</a><h2>A divided Congress (Democrats Win House, Republicans Retain Senate)</h2>If the midterms result in a divided Congress, that is, Democrats control the House of Representatives while Republicans retain the Senate -- Washington's focus will completely be at affairs at home, thus, providing India strategic time. In this scenario, New Delhi's approach as far as trade is concerned will largely remain similar, while looking for signs to leverage domestic situation to its benefit. It will likely adopt a transactional approach to lock in an interim bilateral trade deal before executive tariff mechanisms are triggered.&nbsp;For working Indians in the US, a divided Congress can be a silver lining. The Democratic-led House could block Republican proposals to tighten H-1B visa rules, increase minimum salary requirements or restrict STEM OPT programmes. It could also question immigration authorities over visa delays, rejections and fee hikes. Existing benefits, such as H-4 work permits and STEM OPT extensions, may also be better protected from attempts to scrap them. India can also try to leverage executive business visa track and administrative fast-lanes to protect high-skilled STEM talent.&nbsp;In Quad, non-controversial security initiatives that counter China easily win support across both parties in a divided legislature. Thus, India will champion operational and non-combative security frameworks—such as the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) and undersea cable infrastructure—keeping Washington engaged without triggering fiscal debates in the House. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The Red Wave (Republicans Retain/Expand Both Chambers)</h2>A tricky situation that will put New Delhi under more pressure as Trump's White House will have absolute authority to push unchecked policies on borders, strict transactional tariffs, and unilateral foreign policy decisions. India, in such a scenario, will offer a grand energy-for-tariffs swap. Knowing Trump’s transactional preferences, Delhi will negotiate structural tariff rollbacks on Indian goods in exchange for US liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, building on the framework established in early 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;In defence, India will frame strategic alignment around manufacturing offsets. Delhi will present itself not just as a strategic partner, but as a massive market for the US defense industrial base, anchoring ties in heavy co-production agreements that directly boost American defense manufacturing revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp;A bad news for Indians in IT sector working in the US, India will face maximum pressure regarding deportations, strict immigration caps, and highly restrictive H-1B limits. However, behind the scenes negotiations can work in this regard. India will have to use trade as a tool to ensure job security of Indians in the US. India will also have to shift from multilateralism to direct leader-to-leader diplomacy. PM Modi and Trump's camararderie will come in picture in this regard. New Delhi can use it to protect the core objectives of the Quad, restructuring the alliance's goals to mirror bilateral pacts that focus directly on checking China's regional dominance.

Ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterms, India’s South Block has prepared a contingency playbook across three potential election outcomes to protect its strategic interests—focusing on trade tariffs, defence co-production, H-1B visas, and Quad cooperation

US Midterms 2026, scheduled to be held on Nov 3, are being seen as a test for President Donald Trump's presidency. Globally, the elections are being watched closely amid Trump's anti-immigration policies and US-Iran war that has triggered worldwide energy crisis. Domestically, it will determine whether Trump administration retains single-party control over Congress or faces legislative gridlock, subpoena power, and budgetary resistance from an opposition-controlled House or Senate. In India, the midterms will largely shape the future of US-India trade deal and determine the track for visa issues. Geopolitically, it will decide the dynamics between New Delhi and Washington in Quad and defence issues. Depending on the election results on Nov 3, New Delhi is ready with its playbook for immediate responses in all the scenarios that can happen. Also Read: US Midterms 2026 IST guide: What time do polls close and when to watch live in India? The Blue Wave A full Democratic sweep will bring some relief for New Delhi amid Trump's pressure tactics. It will put Trump's Republicans in backfoot on several issues -- primary one being trade. The first thing a full Democratic Congress is expected to do is restrict Trump's power to impose sweeping tariff. This gives South Block an opportunity to demand structural exemptions amid tense negotiations over the India-US trade deal. A 'blue wave' will also be a good news for Indians working in the US amid Trump's visa policies. Democratic majorities strongly oppose aggressive executive crackdowns on immigration, wage-floor hikes, and higher H-1B processing fees. New Delhi—in coordination with Indian tech bodies like NASSCOM can directly engage House committees to block restrictive executive rules, protecting India’s IT service exports and STEM talent pipeline. In defence, India can push to formalise pending technology transfers under the iCET framework. It can also exert pressure within the Quad so that Washington can once again shift focus toward diplomatic and economic consolidation and lock in non-security pillars like the Critical Minerals Framework and regional undersea cable connectivity, which carry low fiscal overhead. Also Read: US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate A divided Congress (Democrats Win House, Republicans Retain Senate) If the midterms result in a divided Congress, that is, Democrats control the House of Representatives while Republicans retain the Senate -- Washington's focus will completely be at affairs at home, thus, providing India strategic time. In this scenario, New Delhi's approach as far as trade is concerned will largely remain similar, while looking for signs to leverage domestic situation to its benefit. It will likely adopt a transactional approach to lock in an interim bilateral trade deal before executive tariff mechanisms are triggered. For working Indians in the US, a divided Congress can be a silver lining. The Democratic-led House could block Republican proposals to tighten H-1B visa rules, increase minimum salary requirements or restrict STEM OPT programmes. It could also question immigration authorities over visa delays, rejections and fee hikes. Existing benefits, such as H-4 work permits and STEM OPT extensions, may also be better protected from attempts to scrap them. India can also try to leverage executive business visa track and administrative fast-lanes to protect high-skilled STEM talent. In Quad, non-controversial security initiatives that counter China easily win support across both parties in a divided legislature. Thus, India will champion operational and non-combative security frameworks—such as the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) and undersea cable infrastructure—keeping Washington engaged without triggering fiscal debates in the House. The Red Wave (Republicans Retain/Expand Both Chambers) A tricky situation that will put New Delhi under more pressure as Trump's White House will have absolute authority to push unchecked policies on borders, strict transactional tariffs, and unilateral foreign policy decisions. India, in such a scenario, will offer a grand energy-for-tariffs swap. Knowing Trump’s transactional preferences, Delhi will negotiate structural tariff rollbacks on Indian goods in exchange for US liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, building on the framework established in early 2026. In defence, India will frame strategic alignment around manufacturing offsets. Delhi will present itself not just as a strategic partner, but as a massive market for the US defense industrial base, anchoring ties in heavy co-production agreements that directly boost American defense manufacturing revenue. A bad news for Indians in IT sector working in the US, India will face maximum pressure regarding deportations, strict immigration caps, and highly restrictive H-1B limits. However, behind the scenes negotiations can work in this regard. India will have to use trade as a tool to ensure job security of Indians in the US. India will also have to shift from multilateralism to direct leader-to-leader diplomacy. PM Modi and Trump's camararderie will come in picture in this regard. New Delhi can use it to protect the core objectives of the Quad, restructuring the alliance's goals to mirror bilateral pacts that focus directly on checking China's regional dominance.

Ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterms, India’s South Block has prepared a contingency playbook across three potential election outcomes to protect its strategic interests—focusing on trade tariffs, defence co-production, H-1B visas, and Quad cooperation

US midterms 2026: Blue wave, red wave or divided Congress — What is India's diplomatic playbook EXPLAINED

All six Indian tourists who were stranded in Nepal's remote Dolpa district following heavy snowfall have been rescued, Chief District Officer Junu Hamal Dhakal confirmed to WION on Monday (Nov 2). The tourists were stranded in the Danigadh area of Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality-8 while returning after visiting Shey Phoksundo Lake. "All&nbsp;six&nbsp;tourists&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;rescued&nbsp;and&nbsp;taken&nbsp;to&nbsp;Dunai&nbsp;Hospital in Dolpa for&nbsp;medical&nbsp;attention.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;health&nbsp;condition&nbsp;appeared&nbsp;stable&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;rescue.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Simrik&nbsp;helicopter&nbsp;carried&nbsp;out&nbsp;the&nbsp;operation while&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nepali&nbsp;Army&nbsp;remained&nbsp;in&nbsp;contact&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nepali&nbsp;guide&nbsp;accompanying&nbsp;the&nbsp;tourists," Nepal Army Spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet told WION.&nbsp;Rescue efforts had been underway with the mobilisation of a Nepali Army helicopter. However, authorities initially faced difficulties establishing direct telephone contact with the tourists because the area has no mobile network coverage.Nepali Army personnel deployed at Shey Phoksundo National Park had managed to maintain contact with the stranded group.&nbsp;The tourists had continued their journey despite warnings from local residents about difficult weather and mountain conditions. The district administration had also imposed restrictions on trekking activities from October 29 due to adverse weather conditions.&nbsp;Heavy snowfall and poor weather had disrupted movement across the high-altitude Himalayan region, hampering search and rescue operations. The district administration had urged tourists to avoid risky areas and remain in safe locations amid the adverse weather.

A Nepali Army helicopter was deployed to rescue stranded tourists in Shey Phoksundo National Park. With no mobile network, park personnel maintained direct contact to coordinate the operation.

All six Indian tourists who were stranded in Nepal's remote Dolpa district following heavy snowfall have been rescued, Chief District Officer Junu Hamal Dhakal confirmed to WION on Monday (Nov 2). The tourists were stranded in the Danigadh area of Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality-8 while returning after visiting Shey Phoksundo Lake. "All six tourists have been rescued and taken to Dunai Hospital in Dolpa for medical attention. Their health condition appeared stable at the time of rescue. A Simrik helicopter carried out the operation while the Nepali Army remained in contact with the Nepali guide accompanying the tourists," Nepal Army Spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet told WION. Rescue efforts had been underway with the mobilisation of a Nepali Army helicopter. However, authorities initially faced difficulties establishing direct telephone contact with the tourists because the area has no mobile network coverage. Nepali Army personnel deployed at Shey Phoksundo National Park had managed to maintain contact with the stranded group. The tourists had continued their journey despite warnings from local residents about difficult weather and mountain conditions. The district administration had also imposed restrictions on trekking activities from October 29 due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy snowfall and poor weather had disrupted movement across the high-altitude Himalayan region, hampering search and rescue operations. The district administration had urged tourists to avoid risky areas and remain in safe locations amid the adverse weather.

A Nepali Army helicopter was deployed to rescue stranded tourists in Shey Phoksundo National Park. With no mobile network, park personnel maintained direct contact to coordinate the operation.

Six Indian tourists rescued from snow-hit Dolpa district in Nepal

Hackers attacked refrigerators at supermarkets in France a few weeks ago in a cyberattack, causing losses that ran into tens of millions of euros. Now a report suggests that the United States may have also fallen victim to a similar incident in August. The Pentagon is investigating whether freezer failures at US military commissaries were a possible cyberattack. In France, hackers took control of freezers at nearly 700 supermarkets and increased their temperatures to &nbsp;50°C–80°C overnight. This led to widespread food spoilage, damaged equipment and fires. Millions of euros worth of fresh and frozen food had to be thrown out. Local news reports suggest that two supermarkets - Intermarché and E.Leclerc - lost a combined €270,000 to about $300,000.<h2>Are the US and France refrigerator attacks linked?</h2>&nbsp;There is no official word on whether the freezer attacks in the US and France were the work of the same group. There is also no confirmation on whether the US military commissary freezer failures. However, having similar attacks within a difference of around two months has triggered suspicion that they could be connected.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-supermarkets-hacked-fridges-heat-to-50-c-spoiling-food-and-causing-fires-1791878184712">French supermarkets hacked: Fridges heat to 50 C, spoiling food and causing fires</a><h2>Why do hackers target refrigerators?</h2>&nbsp;The question now arises: why would hackers attack freezers? How does that serve any purpose? Experts say that this is a way to cause financial losses to a country. When food is spoiled in massive quantities, that means losses that run into millions. That spells a major economic hit for the affected country. The physical sabotage, unlike stealing critical data like credit card details, also caused fires.&nbsp;Security analysts highlight that targeting supply chains is a way to demonstrate how fragile interconnected public infrastructure can be. Besides instant financial loss, it also causes operational chaos and high-visibility disruption.<h2>How were the commercial freezers hacked?</h2>&nbsp;Supermarkets rely on internet-connected refrigeration management systems that are mostly managed remotely by third parties. These are used to monitor temperatures, run diagnostics, and ensure food safety compliance. Most of these web-enabled controllers were directly accessible via the public internet. Weak or factory-default credentials lead them to become soft targets.

Commercial freezers in France were targeted by cybercriminals who defrosted them, leading to millions of euros worth of losses. Reports claim US might have faced a similar attack. Why are hackers targeting refrigerators?

Hackers attacked refrigerators at supermarkets in France a few weeks ago in a cyberattack, causing losses that ran into tens of millions of euros. Now a report suggests that the United States may have also fallen victim to a similar incident in August. The Pentagon is investigating whether freezer failures at US military commissaries were a possible cyberattack. In France, hackers took control of freezers at nearly 700 supermarkets and increased their temperatures to 50°C–80°C overnight. This led to widespread food spoilage, damaged equipment and fires. Millions of euros worth of fresh and frozen food had to be thrown out. Local news reports suggest that two supermarkets - Intermarché and E.Leclerc - lost a combined €270,000 to about $300,000. Are the US and France refrigerator attacks linked? There is no official word on whether the freezer attacks in the US and France were the work of the same group. There is also no confirmation on whether the US military commissary freezer failures. However, having similar attacks within a difference of around two months has triggered suspicion that they could be connected. Also Read: French supermarkets hacked: Fridges heat to 50 C, spoiling food and causing fires Why do hackers target refrigerators? The question now arises: why would hackers attack freezers? How does that serve any purpose? Experts say that this is a way to cause financial losses to a country. When food is spoiled in massive quantities, that means losses that run into millions. That spells a major economic hit for the affected country. The physical sabotage, unlike stealing critical data like credit card details, also caused fires. Security analysts highlight that targeting supply chains is a way to demonstrate how fragile interconnected public infrastructure can be. Besides instant financial loss, it also causes operational chaos and high-visibility disruption. How were the commercial freezers hacked? Supermarkets rely on internet-connected refrigeration management systems that are mostly managed remotely by third parties. These are used to monitor temperatures, run diagnostics, and ensure food safety compliance. Most of these web-enabled controllers were directly accessible via the public internet. Weak or factory-default credentials lead them to become soft targets.

Commercial freezers in France were targeted by cybercriminals who defrosted them, leading to millions of euros worth of losses. Reports claim US might have faced a similar attack. Why are hackers targeting refrigerators?

Why are hackers targeting freezers? Before France, US military likely faced similar attack

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. Murphy, 53, started feeling numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game, according to the Connecticut senator’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt. After he was rushed to the hospital, it was confirmed that he had a stroke. Several other Senators have experienced strokes in the last few years, including Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen in 2022, New Mexico Democrat Ben Ray Lujan the same year, and Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-midterms-2026-poll-closing-times-ist-schedule-donald-trump-republicans-democrats-nov-3-texas-ohio-ken-paxton-darlene-graham-1793347646438">US Midterms 2026 IST guide: What time do polls close and when to watch live in India?</a>&nbsp;Murphy has been transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring and is so far responding well to treatment, Herwitt wrote in a statement. “The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” Herwitt’s statement said. He is “alert and awake,” the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-2026-these-battleground-counties-could-decide-trump-s-senate-fate-1793556718505">US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’ve just heard the news about Senator Murphy.

As someone who survived a near-fatal stroke, I understand all too well how much this impacts your life.

My family is rooting for Chris and his family for a full and speedy recovery.&mdash; U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) <a href="https://x.com/SenFettermanPA/status/2116952709664518502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Murphy had spent recent weeks campaigning for the midterms, including Michigan and Florida. &nbsp; &nbsp;“I was with Senator Murphy on Friday evening, where he was energetically encouraging voters to participate in the upcoming election,” Connecticut Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz said in a statement. I am glad to hear that he is doing well, and I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to support the people of Connecticut.”

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, 53, was hospitalised and transferred to Johns Hopkins after suffering a stroke while attending his son's hockey game. His chief of staff stated he is alert, responding well to treatment, and expected to make a full recovery

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. Murphy, 53, started feeling numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game, according to the Connecticut senator’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt. After he was rushed to the hospital, it was confirmed that he had a stroke. Several other Senators have experienced strokes in the last few years, including Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen in 2022, New Mexico Democrat Ben Ray Lujan the same year, and Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman. Also Read: US Midterms 2026 IST guide: What time do polls close and when to watch live in India? Murphy has been transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring and is so far responding well to treatment, Herwitt wrote in a statement. “The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” Herwitt’s statement said. He is “alert and awake,” the statement added. Also Read: US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, 53, was hospitalised and transferred to Johns Hopkins after suffering a stroke while attending his son's hockey game. His chief of staff stated he is alert, responding well to treatment, and expected to make a full recovery

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy suffers stroke amid US Midterms campaign

Another wave of protest has rocked Bangladesh as garment workers have launched violent protests over wages. Visuals on social media showed police personnel using tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the crowds. Vandalism and clashes was also reported in Dhaka and Gazipur. According to Bangladeshi media reports, government had deployed Border Guard Bangladesh as protesters vandalised police outposts and set police vehicles on fire.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-bangladesh-air-force-officer-tahsif-souri-linked-to-sheikh-hasina-s-evacuation-video-found-dead-in-turag-river-1793260977865">Former Bangladesh Air Force officer linked to Sheikh Hasina’s evacuation video found dead in Turag River</a>&nbsp;The unrest started on Sunday (Nov 1) and escalated in areas like Mirpur, Dhaka, and Konabari, Gazipur. Workers are demanding a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 taka, while the minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh currently is 12,500 taka per month. The protest comes at the backdrop of Bangladeshi government announcing a new pay scale for government employees, roughly doubling their salaries and benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇧🇩 🚨 BREAKING: Tear gas floods Dhaka's Mirpur as garment workers clash with police
Workers demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum wage tried to retake Mirpur-10 this morning. Bricks flew and police answered with tear gas shells.
Can a wage board stop this?
#Bangladesh #Dhaka https://t.co/rFpgSsF8Pn&mdash; Notif News (@NotifNews1) <a href="https://x.com/NotifNews1/status/2117124723503161471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-garment-workers-protest-wage-board-30000-taka-minimum-wage-1793528574205">Bangladesh garment workers defy wage board call, demand 30,000 taka minimum pay</a> Visuals on social media also showed vandalized factories. A video showed angry protesters throwing stones at police personnel and police Another showed several protesters blocking major roads and climbing barricades. In Dhaka, workers blocked the Mirpur-10 intersection from around 9 am, disrupting traffic on roads connecting Mirpur-11 with Agargaon and Mirpur-2 with Mirpur-13.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">#WATCH | Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladeshi garment workers launch massive violent protests over wages. Vandalism and clashes reported in Dhaka and Gazipur.

A heavy police force and Border Guard Bangladesh have been deployed to restore order in the industrial areas. https://t.co/Ga0zZ8fo5X&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2116810450021326950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In Gazipur, traffic was disrupted in Dhaka-Tangail Highway and demonstrations spread across Palli Bidyut, Konabari, Bhogra, Naojor, Safipur and Mouchak. Protesters clashed with police and threw bricks and stones. According to reports, major economic arteries, including the Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh highways, have been physically blocked with makeshift barricades, burning tires, and logs. In several instances, protesters blocked arriving fire service units from reaching active factory fires.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bangladesh’s economy is bleeding. The Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector—their absolute lifeline—is crashing, and thousands of unpaid workers have hit the streets.
And what is the clown who led this regime change, @NahidIslam_24, doing? He’s busy shouting &quot;Dilli na Dhaka&quot; to instigate radicals.
This is the classic anarchist playbook. When you have zero capability to run a government, you create a fake foreign enemy. Next step? Scapegoat the vulnerable. They will eventually go after Hindus and other minorities just to distract the angry, unemployed mob.
Remember, the so-called CJP and its mutants were openly supported by this very same rat.
In a healthy democracy, an opposition holds the government accountable. Funded anarchists just burn the country down.
#Bangladesh #Geopolitics #HindusInBangladesh #SouthAsia https://t.co/i4sRlZaBmO&mdash; Major Madhan Kumar (Retd)🇮🇳 (@major_madhan) <a href="https://x.com/major_madhan/status/2117093634361401796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Violent protests erupted in Bangladesh as garment workers demanded a minimum wage hike from 12,500 to 30,000 taka. Protesters clashed with police forces 

Another wave of protest has rocked Bangladesh as garment workers have launched violent protests over wages. Visuals on social media showed police personnel using tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the crowds. Vandalism and clashes was also reported in Dhaka and Gazipur. According to Bangladeshi media reports, government had deployed Border Guard Bangladesh as protesters vandalised police outposts and set police vehicles on fire. Also Read: Former Bangladesh Air Force officer linked to Sheikh Hasina’s evacuation video found dead in Turag River The unrest started on Sunday (Nov 1) and escalated in areas like Mirpur, Dhaka, and Konabari, Gazipur. Workers are demanding a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 taka, while the minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh currently is 12,500 taka per month. The protest comes at the backdrop of Bangladeshi government announcing a new pay scale for government employees, roughly doubling their salaries and benefits.

Violent protests erupted in Bangladesh as garment workers demanded a minimum wage hike from 12,500 to 30,000 taka. Protesters clashed with police forces&nbsp;

Tear gas, grenades, stone-pelting: Bangladesh on the boil as workers wage protest turn violent

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing hard US President Donald Trump to immediately attack Iran after the Tuesday (Nov 3) midterm elections. However, Trump does not seem very keen and wants negotiations to take place, reported Axios Sunday, citing an Israeli and a US source.&nbsp;On Saturday both the leaders spoke over the phone about the state of US negotiations with Iran and how quickly to return to combat, said the source.&nbsp;While the Israeli source called the talk "tough," the US source said it was "direct."&nbsp;Trump confirmed the conversation and described the talks as "very good", according to the Associated Press. He acknowledged discussing Iran but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.&nbsp;Trump is reportedly pursuing diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations with Tehran but he is also preparing for a possible resumption of major military operations after the midterm elections.The US President during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday said that there is no urgent rush to resume immediate strikes and that negotiations with Iran were "going fine".&nbsp;"They wanna make a deal, and we will see if they make a deal," he said.&nbsp;However, he did mention that United States still needed to "take care" of one or two Iranian nuclear sites like the Pickaxe Mountain, which the US military can do it in "10 minutes".&nbsp;<h2>US Approaches Iran</h2>&nbsp;US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter last week to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, seeking to restart negotiations.&nbsp;Rezaei on Saturday acknowledged that he had received the letter and read it but did not respond."I read the letter. I haven't yet responded. Their tone has completely changed," Rezaei said in a broadcast on state media.&nbsp;

Trump  acknowledged discussing Iran with Netanyahu but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing hard US President Donald Trump to immediately attack Iran after the Tuesday (Nov 3) midterm elections. However, Trump does not seem very keen and wants negotiations to take place, reported Axios Sunday, citing an Israeli and a US source. On Saturday both the leaders spoke over the phone about the state of US negotiations with Iran and how quickly to return to combat, said the source. While the Israeli source called the talk "tough," the US source said it was "direct." Trump confirmed the conversation and described the talks as "very good", according to the Associated Press. He acknowledged discussing Iran but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders. Trump is reportedly pursuing diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations with Tehran but he is also preparing for a possible resumption of major military operations after the midterm elections. The US President during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday said that there is no urgent rush to resume immediate strikes and that negotiations with Iran were "going fine". "They wanna make a deal, and we will see if they make a deal," he said. However, he did mention that United States still needed to "take care" of one or two Iranian nuclear sites like the Pickaxe Mountain, which the US military can do it in "10 minutes". US Approaches Iran US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter last week to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, seeking to restart negotiations. Rezaei on Saturday acknowledged that he had received the letter and read it but did not respond. "I read the letter. I haven't yet responded. Their tone has completely changed," Rezaei said in a broadcast on state media.

Trump &nbsp;acknowledged discussing Iran with Netanyahu but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.

Netanyahu pushing Trump hard to attack Iran immediately after midterm elections: Report

Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their respective emergency alert systems on Monday (Nov 2), with fake warnings about chemical and radiation threats circulated across Ukraine and false public safety information distributed through a Russian government mobile application. It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an energy ceasefire, urging US President Donald Trump to consider the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy prices. Earlier on Sunday, US First Lady Melania Trump commended Moscow and Kyiv for their cooperation during a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, which concluded on November 1.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-group-tradertraitor-behind-rs-59-820-crore-binance-hack-1793357505477">North Korea-linked TraderTraitor likely behind Rs 59,820 crore Binance hack</a><h2>Alert in Ukraine</h2>Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked, sending warnings of alleged chemical and radiation threats to mobile phones across the country. The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, broadcasting similar messages across the streets of Kyiv. Ukraine's Air Force said the incident appeared to involve external interference, while reassuring residents that there was no radiation threat. "Attention. The Air Alert app has likely been compromised," the Air Force said on Telegram, adding that, “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our channel!” However, Ukraine's Ministry for Digital Transformation later said in a post on X that the nationwide alert system was functioning normally. "The nationwide alert system is operating in normal mode. All threat signals are transmitted to regional administrations and, accordingly, to street alert systems," the ministry said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shopian-police-bust-let-trf-linked-financing-module-with-ties-to-inmates-in-jails-1793340191620">Shopian Police bust LeT/TRF-linked financing module with ties to inmates in jails</a><h2>Alert in Russia</h2>Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said that its mobile application had been targeted in a massive cyberattack, resulting in the circulation of false information about an alleged threat to the public. "The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations' mobile app was subjected to a massive cyberattack, which allowed the attackers to distribute fake information to the public," the ministry said in a statement. According to TASS, the ministry said that efforts were underway to eliminate the vulnerability in the application and restore its normal functioning.

Ukraine and Russia both reported cyberattacks on their emergency alert systems on Nov 2, which triggered fake warnings of chemical and radiation threats in Ukraine and altered public safety alerts via a Russian government app. Meanwhile, President Zelensky called for an energy ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their respective emergency alert systems on Monday (Nov 2), with fake warnings about chemical and radiation threats circulated across Ukraine and false public safety information distributed through a Russian government mobile application. It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an energy ceasefire, urging US President Donald Trump to consider the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy prices. Earlier on Sunday, US First Lady Melania Trump commended Moscow and Kyiv for their cooperation during a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, which concluded on November 1. Also Read: North Korea-linked TraderTraitor likely behind Rs 59,820 crore Binance hack Alert in Ukraine Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked, sending warnings of alleged chemical and radiation threats to mobile phones across the country. The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, broadcasting similar messages across the streets of Kyiv. Ukraine's Air Force said the incident appeared to involve external interference, while reassuring residents that there was no radiation threat. "Attention. The Air Alert app has likely been compromised," the Air Force said on Telegram, adding that, “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our channel!” However, Ukraine's Ministry for Digital Transformation later said in a post on X that the nationwide alert system was functioning normally. "The nationwide alert system is operating in normal mode. All threat signals are transmitted to regional administrations and, accordingly, to street alert systems," the ministry said. Also Read: Shopian Police bust LeT/TRF-linked financing module with ties to inmates in jails Alert in Russia Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said that its mobile application had been targeted in a massive cyberattack, resulting in the circulation of false information about an alleged threat to the public. "The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations' mobile app was subjected to a massive cyberattack, which allowed the attackers to distribute fake information to the public," the ministry said in a statement. According to TASS, the ministry said that efforts were underway to eliminate the vulnerability in the application and restore its normal functioning.

Ukraine and Russia both reported cyberattacks on their emergency alert systems on Nov 2, which triggered fake warnings of chemical and radiation threats in Ukraine and altered public safety alerts via a Russian government app. Meanwhile, President Zelensky called for an energy ceasefire

'Radiation warning, public threat': Russia, Ukraine suffer massive cyberattacks on emergency alert systems

The final call of the private aircraft's pilot that crashed in a residential area of Greenacres in Florida's Palm Beach County has gone viral on Monday (Nov 2). Visuals on social media showed a massive fireball as the plane crashed on a road. In a audio that is now out, the pilot can be heard making the mayday call as the aircraft descended 20,000 feet per minute.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We're descending 8,000 – mayday, mayday - we're descending 10,000 feet per minute," the pilot radioed. In a subsequent communication, the pilot reported that the aircraft had entered an overspeed condition as its descent accelerated. "We are in an overspeed condition descending 20,000 feet per minute…“Look outside, Jack… Holy fu*k, we’re out of time," the pilot said before adding, “We're going to crash into the ground.”&nbsp;The aircraft crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 PM, approximately nine miles from US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the Learjet initially climbed to a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet after departing Austin. It began descending near Naples, Florida, before briefly climbing again and entering a steep right-hand descent at around 5:48 p.m. UTC.&nbsp;After the incident, in a statement, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he is heading towards the accident spot.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-six-aboard-badrinath-dehradun-helicopter-killed-in-crash-near-joshimath-uttarakhand-1793365682678">All six aboard Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter killed in crash near Joshimath</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“Holy f*ck, we’re out of time” Heart crushing ATC audio captures the moments before a Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all 9 souls on board. 

VIA: @thenewarea51 https://t.co/CWOtYjJqef&mdash; Breaking911 (@Breaking911) <a href="https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2116997213305880627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-dead-several-injured-after-eu-peacekeeping-helicopter-crashes-in-bosnia-during-routine-training-1793304755583">Four dead, several injured after EU peacekeeping helicopter crashes in Bosnia during routine training</a>&nbsp;"The FAA is sending a team to the scene to support the NTSB's investigation," he said, adding that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the US Department of Transportation were closely monitoring the crash. The FAA also said that it will investigate the crash along with the National Transportation Safety Board. Fox News reported that emergency crews shut down Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, urging residents and motorists to avoid the area. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue described the incident as an extended emergency operation in a post on X, asking the public to stay away from the affected area.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WATCH: New video shows Learjet 60 business jet crashing near West Palm Beach, Florida.

The plane was completely disintegrated upon impact. Number of casualties unknown. https://t.co/l5JT9KEWnQ— BNO News (@BNONews) <a href="https://x.com/BNONews/status/2116984177510031612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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A pilot's chilling final radio communication before a Learjet 60 crashed in Florida has gone viral. The pilot reported an overspeed condition and a descent of 20,000 feet per minute

The final call of the private aircraft's pilot that crashed in a residential area of Greenacres in Florida's Palm Beach County has gone viral on Monday (Nov 2). Visuals on social media showed a massive fireball as the plane crashed on a road. In a audio that is now out, the pilot can be heard making the mayday call as the aircraft descended 20,000 feet per minute. "We're descending 8,000 – mayday, mayday - we're descending 10,000 feet per minute," the pilot radioed. In a subsequent communication, the pilot reported that the aircraft had entered an overspeed condition as its descent accelerated. "We are in an overspeed condition descending 20,000 feet per minute…“Look outside, Jack… Holy fu*k, we’re out of time," the pilot said before adding, “We're going to crash into the ground.” The aircraft crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 PM, approximately nine miles from US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the Learjet initially climbed to a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet after departing Austin. It began descending near Naples, Florida, before briefly climbing again and entering a steep right-hand descent at around 5:48 p.m. UTC. After the incident, in a statement, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he is heading towards the accident spot. Also Read: All six aboard Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter killed in crash near Joshimath

A pilot's chilling final radio communication before a Learjet 60 crashed in Florida has gone viral. The pilot reported an overspeed condition and a descent of 20,000 feet per minute&nbsp;

'Holy fu*k, we’re out of time...mayday': Pilot's desperate final call before deadly Florida plane crash

A private aircraft Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Greenacres in Florida's Palm Beach County on the intervening night of Nov 1-2 killing everyone on board. Visuals on social media showed a massive fireball as the plane crashed on a road. In a statement, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, "Today's plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida is a horrific tragedy," , confirming that all nine people on board the Learjet 60 had been killed.&nbsp;Also Read<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-high-speed-suv-hits-multiple-cars-in-gurugram-dashcam-captures-accident-1793525393372">: High speed SUV hits multiple cars in Gurugram, dashcam captures accident</a>

The aircraft crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 PM, approximately nine miles from US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the Learjet initially climbed to a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet after departing Austin. It began descending near Naples, Florida, before briefly climbing again and entering a steep right-hand descent at around 5:48 p.m. UTC. Duffy said the aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-six-aboard-badrinath-dehradun-helicopter-killed-in-crash-near-joshimath-uttarakhand-1793365682678">All six aboard Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter killed in crash near Joshimath</a>&nbsp;"The FAA is sending a team to the scene to support the NTSB's investigation," he said, adding that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the US Department of Transportation were closely monitoring the crash. The FAA confirmed that the aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The FAA also said that it will investigate the crash along with the National Transportation Safety Board. Fox News reported that emergency crews shut down Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, urging residents and motorists to avoid the area. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue described the incident as an extended emergency operation in a post on X, asking the public to stay away from the affected area.&nbsp;

All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed after the private jet crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, triggering a massive fireball. The aircraft was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.

A private aircraft Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Greenacres in Florida's Palm Beach County on the intervening night of Nov 1-2 killing everyone on board. Visuals on social media showed a massive fireball as the plane crashed on a road. In a statement, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, "Today's plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida is a horrific tragedy," , confirming that all nine people on board the Learjet 60 had been killed. Also Read: High speed SUV hits multiple cars in Gurugram, dashcam captures accident

All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed after the private jet crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, triggering a massive fireball. The aircraft was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.

Plane crashes into Florida residential area, erupts into massive fireball; 9 killed

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the US Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials on Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. The stunning move sent shockwaves in the Democratic Party, which condemned her action and termed it betrayal. Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens attended a Detroit church service with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers and endorsed him over her fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.&nbsp;“Our Democratic nominee for Senate said I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away,” Stevens said in a video post on Sunday while announcing the endorsement.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today. https://t.co/pQgfSBuhOJ&mdash; Haley Stevens (@HaleyforMI) <a href="https://x.com/HaleyforMI/status/2116945962706862397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;At the church north of Detroit, Stevens and fiance Jason Turkish worshipped with Rogers and his wife, Kristi. Turkish said last week that he was going to vote for Rogers, arguing that El-Sayed had not done enough to address the Jewish community’s concerns.&nbsp;The development stunned Democrats, as it comes days after Stevens publicly reaffirmed that she would vote for El-Sayed.&nbsp;El-Sayed had defeated Stevens by a slim margin in the August primary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Stevens has been critical of El-Sayed’s comments surrounding Israel</h2>&nbsp;Stevens has been critical of El-Sayed’s comments surrounding Israel but had recently reaffirmed she would vote for the former public health official, who would be the country’s first Muslim senator, if elected in Tuesday’s election.&nbsp;The latest and late-stage infighting comes as Democrats look to drive turnout among Black and Jewish voters in key strongholds.&nbsp;El-Sayed is in a tight race with Rogers for the seat held by Democrat Gary Peters, who is retiring.Keeping Michigan in Democratic hands is vital to the party’s effort to win a majority for the final two years of Trump’s second term.&nbsp;<h2>Stevens called on El-Sayed to condemn ‘anti-semetic’ ad</h2>&nbsp;The Democratic primary was among the most bitter this year. Each candidate accused the other of making personal attacks. El-Sayed took particular offence at an outside group’s ad accusing him of disrespecting women.Some Jewish voters and leaders criticised El-Sayed over his comments about Israel, past rhetoric and campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.&nbsp;While Stevens has been critical of El-Sayed’s comments surrounding Israel, she had recently reaffirmed she would vote for the former public health official, who would be the country’s first Muslim senator if elected Tuesday.&nbsp;Stevens called on El-Sayed last week to condemn an outside group’s ad linking US military aid to Israel to rising grocery prices, which she characterised as antisemitic. El-Sayed accused Stevens of “relitigating a primary that ended three months ago,” although he has also clarified that the ad “was not made by me” and said he disagrees with its contents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;Michigan Democrats are proud to stand behind @AbdulElSayed as our nominee for United States Senate and in two days we will elect him to serve us in Washington.&quot;

Read DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins' statement: https://t.co/zQBDk1kI8V&mdash; Michigan Democrats (@MichiganDems) <a href="https://x.com/MichiganDems/status/2116953317418885534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;<h2>Democrats denounce Stevens for endorsing Rogers</h2>&nbsp;Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said Sunday that Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Michigan Senate Republican candidate Mike Rogers is a “despicable betrayal.”&nbsp;Schumer said in an earlier statement that Senate Democrats were “united” behind their nominee in the battleground race, Abdul-El Sayed.&nbsp;Stevens’ long-time chief of staff resigned after her visit to Perfecting Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens attended a Detroit church service with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers and endorsed him over her fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The development stunned Democrats, as it comes days after Stevens publicly reaffirmed that she would vote for El-Sayed.

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the US Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials on Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. The stunning move sent shockwaves in the Democratic Party, which condemned her action and termed it betrayal. Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens attended a Detroit church service with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers and endorsed him over her fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. “Our Democratic nominee for Senate said I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away,” Stevens said in a video post on Sunday while announcing the endorsement.

Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens attended a Detroit church service with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers and endorsed him over her fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The development stunned Democrats, as it comes days after Stevens publicly reaffirmed that she would vote for El-Sayed.

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP against El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race after feud over Israel

Prediction markets are favouring Democrats to win the Senate. Kalshi prices Democrats at 71cents, about a 71% chance, and Republicans at 30 cents, about 29%. Polymarket has Democrats at 72% and Republicans at 28%. On the House, Polymarket trading gives Democrats 95% and Republicans 6%, while Kalshi traders are giving Democrats 93.3% and Republicans a slim 6.7% chance.On Polymarket, total trade volume on the Senate race is over $13.96 million and on Kalshi $197.56 million, the cumulative trade volume on Senate is $211.53 million. On Kalshi, total trade volume on the House is $ 198.041 million, and on Polymarket it's $35.8 million. Polymarket's balance-of-power market puts a Democratic sweep of both chambers at 71%, a Republican Senate with a Democratic House at 24%, and a Republican sweep at 5%. Its map projects 52 Democratic seats and 47 Republican seats, with 51 needed for control. The Democratic lead has grown through October. Kalshi first moved Democrats ahead on September 14, at 53%. By October 25, it was at 65%, and Polymarket was at about 67% on October 24.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manipur-violence-five-kuki-men-killed-naga-clashes-1793550772628">Five Kuki men killed in Manipur in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga groups</a><h2>Key Races</h2>The two markets agree closely on every key race, within two points. Democrats are favoured in Texas, Michigan, Maine and Ohio. Republicans are favoured in Iowa and South Carolina. Kansas is a toss-up. Kansas moved the most, with the Democratic price up 14 points. Texas is up 8, Ohio up 7, Michigan up 6.5 and Maine up 5. Hinson in Iowa is down 2.5, Graham in South Carolina is down 6.5, and Peltola in Alaska is down 3. Texas is the biggest race at $68.6mn, up from $10.7mn in early September. Ohio is at $9.9mn, up from $2.6mn. The other key races have only a current figure: Michigan $19.5mn, Maine $17.9mn, Iowa $8.5mn, South Carolina $ 8.5mn, and Kansas $8.1mn. On Polymarket, Senate control volume is $14M, up from $4.45M in mid-September. The House market has $35M, and the balance of power market has $48M. Its race volumes are for the last 7 days only: Texas $9M, Michigan $6M, Maine $3M, and $2M each in Alaska, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas and South Carolina, with Iowa at $1M.

Kalshi and Polymarket give Democrats a 71–72% chance of winning the US Senate and up to 95% odds of taking the House in the 2026 midterms.

Prediction markets are favouring Democrats to win the Senate. Kalshi prices Democrats at 71cents, about a 71% chance, and Republicans at 30 cents, about 29%. Polymarket has Democrats at 72% and Republicans at 28%. On the House, Polymarket trading gives Democrats 95% and Republicans 6%, while Kalshi traders are giving Democrats 93.3% and Republicans a slim 6.7% chance. On Polymarket, total trade volume on the Senate race is over $13.96 million and on Kalshi $197.56 million, the cumulative trade volume on Senate is $211.53 million. On Kalshi, total trade volume on the House is $ 198.041 million, and on Polymarket it's $35.8 million. Polymarket's balance-of-power market puts a Democratic sweep of both chambers at 71%, a Republican Senate with a Democratic House at 24%, and a Republican sweep at 5%. Its map projects 52 Democratic seats and 47 Republican seats, with 51 needed for control. The Democratic lead has grown through October. Kalshi first moved Democrats ahead on September 14, at 53%. By October 25, it was at 65%, and Polymarket was at about 67% on October 24. Also Read: Five Kuki men killed in Manipur in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga groups Key Races The two markets agree closely on every key race, within two points. Democrats are favoured in Texas, Michigan, Maine and Ohio. Republicans are favoured in Iowa and South Carolina. Kansas is a toss-up. Kansas moved the most, with the Democratic price up 14 points. Texas is up 8, Ohio up 7, Michigan up 6.5 and Maine up 5. Hinson in Iowa is down 2.5, Graham in South Carolina is down 6.5, and Peltola in Alaska is down 3. Texas is the biggest race at $68.6mn, up from $10.7mn in early September. Ohio is at $9.9mn, up from $2.6mn. The other key races have only a current figure: Michigan $19.5mn, Maine $17.9mn, Iowa $8.5mn, South Carolina $ 8.5mn, and Kansas $8.1mn. On Polymarket, Senate control volume is $14M, up from $4.45M in mid-September. The House market has $35M, and the balance of power market has $48M. Its race volumes are for the last 7 days only: Texas $9M, Michigan $6M, Maine $3M, and $2M each in Alaska, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas and South Carolina, with Iowa at $1M.

Kalshi and Polymarket give Democrats a 71–72% chance of winning the US Senate and up to 95% odds of taking the House in the 2026 midterms.

US midterms: Prediction markets give Democrats 71% chance of Senate control, 95% for House

The fight for control of the US Senate is expected to come down to a handful of closely contested states, but the battle may be decided at the county level. With the US midterm elections 2026 scheduled for November 3, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina are emerging as the biggest battlegrounds for both parties.Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure a Senate majority. Winning all three states will be crucial to that effort. Losing even one would force the party to make further gains in states such as Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas.An analysis of presidential election results from 2016, 2020 and 2024 identifies 19 counties where neither party has established a consistent advantage. These counties, where presidential candidates won by five percentage points or fewer, could offer an indication of how the Senate races unfold.<h2>Georgia: Atlanta suburbs and rural counties in focus</h2>Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faces Republican Representative Mike Collins in a race that Republicans have been targeting since Ossoff’s narrow victory in the January 2021 runoff.Fayette County, south of Atlanta, reflects the changing political landscape. Once a reliable Republican county, it has become increasingly competitive as the Atlanta suburbs attract younger, college-educated and more diverse residents. Kamala Harris secured 48 per cent of the vote in 2024, the strongest Democratic presidential showing there since Jimmy Carter in 1976.The picture is different in eastern Georgia. Jefferson, Warren, Washington, Burke and Terrell counties have traditionally supported Democrats, partly because of their large Black populations. However, growing Republican support among rural white voters has narrowed Democratic margins.Jefferson, which backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, narrowly shifted to Donald Trump in 2024. Baldwin County is another closely watched area. It swung from Republican David Perdue in the 2020 general election to Ossoff in the subsequent runoff.<h2>Michigan: Republicans make gains in traditional Democratic territory</h2>Michigan presents another difficult contest for Democrats, with Senator Gary Peters not seeking re-election. Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers is preparing for another Senate race after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024.Genesee County, home to Flint, remains Democratic but is becoming more competitive. Harris won 51 per cent of its presidential vote in 2024, while Trump secured 47 per cent, his strongest Republican showing there since 1984.Muskegon County has also become a battleground. After voting Democratic in every presidential election from 1992 to 2020, it backed Trump by just over one percentage point in 2024.Kent County tells a different story. Once strongly Republican, it has moved towards Democrats as its population and college-educated electorate have grown. Biden and Harris each won 52 per cent there in 2020 and 2024.<h2>North Carolina: Cooper’s path to victory</h2>North Carolina offers Democrats one of their strongest opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Former governor Roy Cooper is challenging former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley for the seat being vacated by Senator Thom Tillis.New Hanover County has become increasingly competitive as Wilmington attracts younger professionals and university graduates. Trump won it in 2016, but Biden and Harris narrowly carried it in the following two elections.Nash County, Cooper’s birthplace, has repeatedly reflected the state’s close political divisions. Trump won it in 2016 and 2024, while Biden prevailed in 2020, each by roughly one percentage point.Pasquotank, Scotland and Anson counties are also worth watching. Their historically Democratic electorates have become more competitive, with Republicans making gains in recent elections.<h2>Trump’s political legacy hangs over the races</h2>Across all three states, the changing voting patterns reflect a broader political realignment during Trump’s political rise. Republicans have gained ground among rural voters and those without college degrees, while Democrats have made inroads in growing suburban areas.Whether these changes last beyond Trump’s political influence remains uncertain. For now, the results in these 19 counties could provide an important indication of which party emerges with control of the Senate after November 3.

Nineteen swing counties across Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina could prove decisive in the November 3 US midterm elections 2026, as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the Senate.

The fight for control of the US Senate is expected to come down to a handful of closely contested states, but the battle may be decided at the county level. With the US midterm elections 2026 scheduled for November 3, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina are emerging as the biggest battlegrounds for both parties. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure a Senate majority. Winning all three states will be crucial to that effort. Losing even one would force the party to make further gains in states such as Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. An analysis of presidential election results from 2016, 2020 and 2024 identifies 19 counties where neither party has established a consistent advantage. These counties, where presidential candidates won by five percentage points or fewer, could offer an indication of how the Senate races unfold. Georgia: Atlanta suburbs and rural counties in focus Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faces Republican Representative Mike Collins in a race that Republicans have been targeting since Ossoff’s narrow victory in the January 2021 runoff. Fayette County, south of Atlanta, reflects the changing political landscape. Once a reliable Republican county, it has become increasingly competitive as the Atlanta suburbs attract younger, college-educated and more diverse residents. Kamala Harris secured 48 per cent of the vote in 2024, the strongest Democratic presidential showing there since Jimmy Carter in 1976. The picture is different in eastern Georgia. Jefferson, Warren, Washington, Burke and Terrell counties have traditionally supported Democrats, partly because of their large Black populations. However, growing Republican support among rural white voters has narrowed Democratic margins. Jefferson, which backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, narrowly shifted to Donald Trump in 2024. Baldwin County is another closely watched area. It swung from Republican David Perdue in the 2020 general election to Ossoff in the subsequent runoff. Michigan: Republicans make gains in traditional Democratic territory Michigan presents another difficult contest for Democrats, with Senator Gary Peters not seeking re-election. Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers is preparing for another Senate race after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024. Genesee County, home to Flint, remains Democratic but is becoming more competitive. Harris won 51 per cent of its presidential vote in 2024, while Trump secured 47 per cent, his strongest Republican showing there since 1984. Muskegon County has also become a battleground. After voting Democratic in every presidential election from 1992 to 2020, it backed Trump by just over one percentage point in 2024. Kent County tells a different story. Once strongly Republican, it has moved towards Democrats as its population and college-educated electorate have grown. Biden and Harris each won 52 per cent there in 2020 and 2024. North Carolina: Cooper’s path to victory North Carolina offers Democrats one of their strongest opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Former governor Roy Cooper is challenging former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley for the seat being vacated by Senator Thom Tillis. New Hanover County has become increasingly competitive as Wilmington attracts younger professionals and university graduates. Trump won it in 2016, but Biden and Harris narrowly carried it in the following two elections. Nash County, Cooper’s birthplace, has repeatedly reflected the state’s close political divisions. Trump won it in 2016 and 2024, while Biden prevailed in 2020, each by roughly one percentage point. Pasquotank, Scotland and Anson counties are also worth watching. Their historically Democratic electorates have become more competitive, with Republicans making gains in recent elections. Trump’s political legacy hangs over the races Across all three states, the changing voting patterns reflect a broader political realignment during Trump’s political rise. Republicans have gained ground among rural voters and those without college degrees, while Democrats have made inroads in growing suburban areas. Whether these changes last beyond Trump’s political influence remains uncertain. For now, the results in these 19 counties could provide an important indication of which party emerges with control of the Senate after November 3.

Nineteen swing counties across Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina could prove decisive in the November 3 US midterm elections 2026, as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the Senate.

US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a case where Republicans may lose Congress. In a preview of the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast, Trump said that he will become “Mr Veto” and use executive power to reject a bill passed by both chambers of Congress, while bracing for ​investigations of his administration."I guess I'll become Mr Veto," Trump told the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast in an interview excerpt ⁠released on Sunday. "And then at some point, we'll probably make deals." Trump expects that he could issue vetoes for "a month or two" before reaching compromises with Democrats.According to two White House officials, the Trump administration has spent months preparing for a Democratic takeover of Congress. The White House counsel, Will Scharf and his team are also looking at "what Trump can legally do on his own, where he could push the limits of his authority and how to defend those decisions in court," the White House official said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manipur-violence-five-kuki-men-killed-naga-clashes-1793550772628">Five Kuki men killed in Manipur in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga groups</a>Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the US House of Representatives as well as the US Senate to overturn Republicans' narrow 218-214 and 53-47 majorities. Pre-polling opinion poll majorly puts Democrat as favourites to secure both House and the Senate, though Senate still remains a close call.Trump has already pushed the limits of his executive power to impose sweeping tariffs, intensify immigration enforcement, shrink the federal workforce, and pursue foreign-policy goals including the war against Iran without Congress' approval or new laws. However, Trump will be susceptible to congressional investigations, and reports indicate that senior House ⁠Democrats and committee ​aides are looking to investigate whether Trump has used his presidential power to benefit himself, allies or donors.

Donald Trump prepares for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, vowing to use presidential veto powers and bracing for investigations into his administration.

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a case where Republicans may lose Congress. In a preview of the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast, Trump said that he will become “Mr Veto” and use executive power to reject a bill passed by both chambers of Congress, while bracing for investigations of his administration. "I guess I'll become Mr Veto," Trump told the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast in an interview excerpt ⁠released on Sunday. "And then at some point, we'll probably make deals." Trump expects that he could issue vetoes for "a month or two" before reaching compromises with Democrats. According to two White House officials, the Trump administration has spent months preparing for a Democratic takeover of Congress. The White House counsel, Will Scharf and his team are also looking at "what Trump can legally do on his own, where he could push the limits of his authority and how to defend those decisions in court," the White House official said. Also Read: Five Kuki men killed in Manipur in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga groups Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the US House of Representatives as well as the US Senate to overturn Republicans' narrow 218-214 and 53-47 majorities. Pre-polling opinion poll majorly puts Democrat as favourites to secure both House and the Senate, though Senate still remains a close call. Trump has already pushed the limits of his executive power to impose sweeping tariffs, intensify immigration enforcement, shrink the federal workforce, and pursue foreign-policy goals including the war against Iran without Congress' approval or new laws. However, Trump will be susceptible to congressional investigations, and reports indicate that senior House ⁠Democrats and committee aides are looking to investigate whether Trump has used his presidential power to benefit himself, allies or donors.

Donald Trump prepares for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, vowing to use presidential veto powers and bracing for investigations into his administration.

Trump prepares for life after midterm defeat, says 'I'll become Mr Veto'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday urged the country’s political parties to begin negotiations on forming a new government with an “open heart,” as he prepares to begin consultations with the factions elected to the 26th Knesset this coming Wednesday on a path forward after an inconclusive election result. “Come to listen and to be heard, to share ideas, and to find creative solutions to prevent another round of elections,” he said.&nbsp;President Herzog urged Israel’s party leaders to “stop climbing trees, and face the reality” of the election results, as rival blocs have started setting out their positions on the formation of the next government.“This coming Wednesday, I will receive the official election results from the Central Elections Committee chairman… Justice Noam Sohlberg,” Herzog said at a state memorial ceremony for Israel’s first president, Chaim Weizmann.&nbsp;“Afterward, I will begin consultations at the President’s Residence. The President’s Residence will be wide open to all factions and parties.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">הבחירות הסתיימו ותוצאות הבחירות הן עובדה קיימת - זה הזמן למנהיגים כולם לעצור את הטיפוס על העצים ולהתמקם מול המציאות הזו. השבוע בבית הנשיא, ננסה להניח סולמות, כדי לאפשר למנהיגים - להתמקם מול המציאות הזו, בצורה שקולה וזהירה.

דברים שאמרתי היום בטקס האזכרה הממלכתי לנשיא הראשון של מדינת ישראל, ד״ר חיים ויצמן ז״ל:&mdash; יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) <a href="https://x.com/Isaac_Herzog/status/2116848141341245630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mahadev-betting-app-promoter-sourabh-chandrakar-extradited-brought-from-oman-to-india-1793544293834">Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar extradited, brought from Oman to India</a>&nbsp;Herzog said he hoped the leaders would come with an “open mind,” and be ready to “find creative solutions to prevent another election,”“During an election campaign, candidates naturally and predictably climb to lofty positions,” said Herzog, adding, “But the elections are over. The election results are a fact. They are a reality. And now is the time to call on all our leaders to stop climbing and face this reality. This week at the President’s Residence, we will try to put up ladders, to enable the leaders to face reality, in a measured and careful manner.”&nbsp;The final election results put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc in the lead with 53 seats and the Jewish-led anti-Netanyahu parties at 48, leaving neither with enough seats to form a government.The Arab-led Joint List and Ra’am gained a record 19 seats, making them potential key players in government formation.Netanyahu’s opponents together hold 67 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, but Yashar, B’Yachad and Yisrael Beytenu said previously that they would not sit in a coalition with the Arab, non-Zionist factions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/your-turn-won-t-come-stay-pm-in-your-mock-parliament-amit-shah-takes-dig-at-rahul-gandhi-1793537724423">‘Your turn won’t come, stay PM in your mock parliament,’ Amit Shah takes dig at Rahul Gandhi</a><h2>Oppn leaders to oust Likud’s Knesset Speaker before forming govt: Report</h2>&nbsp;The opposition bloc has agreed on its first move in the new Knesset, replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of the Likud, despite the fact that it has not yet been decided who will form the next government, according to local news reports.Since the speaker controls the parliamentary agenda, the move would give the camp opposed to PM Netanyahu sway over votes, legislation, and committee appointments, even if Netanyahu remains in office as head of a caretaker government.The speaker is elected in an open vote, one of a new Knesset’s first orders of business. To oust Ohana, the opposition bloc will need a majority of the Knesset’s 120 members behind a single candidate, possibly with support from the Arab parties.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/flop-show-chairs-empty-bjp-mocks-rahul-gandhi-led-india-bloc-rally-against-cec-at-ramlila-maidan-1793547224680">‘Flop show, chairs empty’: BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi-led INDIA bloc rally against CEC at Ramlila Maidan</a><h2>Netanyahu must not be allowed to lead Israel through another Iran war: Golan</h2>&nbsp;Democrats party leader Yair Golan said in a social media post on Sunday that Netanyahu does not have the public’s trust and should not be permitted to lead the country through another war with Iran.“Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, and I know the security system very well,” Golan wrote, referring to the other leaders in opposition bloc. “We have experience, ability, and deep familiarity with the system. We are committed to working together for Israel’s security.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Don’t join left-wing coalition,’ Ben-Gvir warns Haredi parties</h2>&nbsp;National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir warned ultra-Orthodox parties against joining a left-wing government, accusing opposition leaders of attempting to entice Haredi politicians with promises to abandon military conscription demands in exchange for their support.&nbsp;“We are all already hearing the sweet talk coming from the left-wing camp, promising to exempt you from military service simply so that you will help them form a government. It is unbelievable how these hypocrites built their entire campaign on hatred toward you, and now, all of a sudden, they are explaining to everyone that you are not actually needed in the army at all,” he wrote.

The final election results put PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc in the lead with 53 seats and the Jewish-led anti-Netanyahu parties at 48. Netanyahu’s opponents together hold 67 seats, but Yashar, B’Yachad and Yisrael Beytenu said they would not sit in a coalition with Arab, non-Zionist factions.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday urged the country’s political parties to begin negotiations on forming a new government with an “open heart,” as he prepares to begin consultations with the factions elected to the 26th Knesset this coming Wednesday on a path forward after an inconclusive election result. “Come to listen and to be heard, to share ideas, and to find creative solutions to prevent another round of elections,” he said. President Herzog urged Israel’s party leaders to “stop climbing trees, and face the reality” of the election results, as rival blocs have started setting out their positions on the formation of the next government. “This coming Wednesday, I will receive the official election results from the Central Elections Committee chairman… Justice Noam Sohlberg,” Herzog said at a state memorial ceremony for Israel’s first president, Chaim Weizmann. “Afterward, I will begin consultations at the President’s Residence. The President’s Residence will be wide open to all factions and parties.”

The final election results put PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc in the lead with 53 seats and the Jewish-led anti-Netanyahu parties at 48. Netanyahu’s opponents together hold 67 seats, but Yashar, B’Yachad and Yisrael Beytenu said they would not sit in a coalition with Arab, non-Zionist factions.

‘Engage with open heart to avoid fresh election,’ Israel’s President Isaac Herzog tells parties

French authorities on Sunday (Nov 1) have opened an attempted murder investigation after a police officer was engulfed in flames when a petrol bomb exploded during protests in Paris. The attack, captured on video, has triggered outrage as demonstrations over the rising cost of living entered their third consecutive weekend. The violence broke out on Saturday (Oct 31) as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris and other French cities. Although the unrest was less widespread than two weeks ago, authorities reported multiple attacks on security personnel.<h2>Petrol bomb attack on officers</h2>Footage showed a homemade incendiary device exploding near a gendarme, setting his lower body on fire. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed an investigation into the “attempted murder of persons vested with public authority”.“Explosive devices were thrown at around 15 gendarmes as well as police officers,” prosecutors said.The officer, who sustained minor injuries, told RTL that his unit had come “under assault” from glass bottles, paving stones and firebombs.“The flammable substance was so greasy that I could feel it spreading across my skin,” he said, describing the moments after the attack.He added that parts of his riot uniform, including the leg and shin protections, had melted. The gendarmerie said 13 members of his unit were injured. No arrests had been made in connection with the firebomb attack at the time of the statement.<h2>More than 770 arrested across France</h2>The clashes come amid growing political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. Far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen called for those responsible to be “punished with the utmost severity”.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the violence by some protesters as “extraordinary”. More than 770 people were arrested nationwide, while 159 law enforcement personnel were injured during the protests and Halloween celebrations, according to the interior ministry.Around 20 businesses were damaged, according to France’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which warned that continued unrest could hurt retailers ahead of the crucial year-end holiday season.

France has opened an attempted murder probe after a petrol bomb engulfed a police officer in flames during Paris protests, as footage of the attack sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of the unrest.

French authorities on Sunday (Nov 1) have opened an attempted murder investigation after a police officer was engulfed in flames when a petrol bomb exploded during protests in Paris. The attack, captured on video, has triggered outrage as demonstrations over the rising cost of living entered their third consecutive weekend. The violence broke out on Saturday (Oct 31) as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris and other French cities. Although the unrest was less widespread than two weeks ago, authorities reported multiple attacks on security personnel. Petrol bomb attack on officers Footage showed a homemade incendiary device exploding near a gendarme, setting his lower body on fire. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed an investigation into the “attempted murder of persons vested with public authority”. “Explosive devices were thrown at around 15 gendarmes as well as police officers,” prosecutors said. The officer, who sustained minor injuries, told RTL that his unit had come “under assault” from glass bottles, paving stones and firebombs. “The flammable substance was so greasy that I could feel it spreading across my skin,” he said, describing the moments after the attack. He added that parts of his riot uniform, including the leg and shin protections, had melted. The gendarmerie said 13 members of his unit were injured. No arrests had been made in connection with the firebomb attack at the time of the statement. More than 770 arrested across France The clashes come amid growing political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. Far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen called for those responsible to be “punished with the utmost severity”. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the violence by some protesters as “extraordinary”. More than 770 people were arrested nationwide, while 159 law enforcement personnel were injured during the protests and Halloween celebrations, according to the interior ministry. Around 20 businesses were damaged, according to France’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which warned that continued unrest could hurt retailers ahead of the crucial year-end holiday season.

France has opened an attempted murder probe after a petrol bomb engulfed a police officer in flames during Paris protests, as footage of the attack sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of the unrest.

France opens ‘attempted murder’ probe after officer set ablaze in petrol bomb attack

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, claimed that it has covered 90 per cent of the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) in assets stolen in a hack that took place on Thursday. The company added that the remaining 10 per cent of the stolen amount may take longer to source in the required amounts. Binance has often promised to cover every dollar lost in what is suspected to be crypto's biggest hack on record, revealing that it has set aside over $6.34bn of its own funds to do so. The company said in the statement on Saturday that Binance will absorb the financial impact of these stolen funds, not the users. By Sunday, Binance reported that withdrawals had resumed across several of its networks after being paused in the wake of the breach, following its earlier promise to restore access in stages. On Saturday, the FBI formally attributed the attack to North Korea.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-host-indian-ocean-rim-association-foreign-ministers-in-new-delhi-1793538287700">India to host Indian Ocean Rim Association foreign ministers in New Delhi</a><h3>US President Donald Trump responds</h3>According to the FBI, investigators tracked the hackers converting the stolen funds into Ethereum, with further conversions expected through decentralised finance platforms and instant swap services. Before the FBI’s statement, two separate blockchain analytics firms stated that they had strong evidence linking the theft to the Lazarus Group — North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking unit also known as TraderTraitor, which the FBI went on to name explicitly. Meanwhile, in response, US President Donald Trump said the US is unsure who the culprits really are. "We're learning about it. We don't know if it's North Korea - but if it is, we'll talk to North Korea about it," he said. Binance claimed that the company had replenished the stolen assets using multiple funds and its own corporate treasury. All holdings of the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether have been covered, along with seven other widely-traded crypto assets.

Binance has often promised to cover every dollar lost in what is suspected to be crypto's biggest hack on record, revealing that it has set aside over $6.34bn of its own funds to do so.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, claimed that it has covered 90 per cent of the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) in assets stolen in a hack that took place on Thursday. The company added that the remaining 10 per cent of the stolen amount may take longer to source in the required amounts. Binance has often promised to cover every dollar lost in what is suspected to be crypto's biggest hack on record, revealing that it has set aside over $6.34bn of its own funds to do so. The company said in the statement on Saturday that Binance will absorb the financial impact of these stolen funds, not the users. By Sunday, Binance reported that withdrawals had resumed across several of its networks after being paused in the wake of the breach, following its earlier promise to restore access in stages. On Saturday, the FBI formally attributed the attack to North Korea. Also read: India to host Indian Ocean Rim Association foreign ministers in New Delhi US President Donald Trump responds According to the FBI, investigators tracked the hackers converting the stolen funds into Ethereum, with further conversions expected through decentralised finance platforms and instant swap services. Before the FBI’s statement, two separate blockchain analytics firms stated that they had strong evidence linking the theft to the Lazarus Group — North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking unit also known as TraderTraitor, which the FBI went on to name explicitly. Meanwhile, in response, US President Donald Trump said the US is unsure who the culprits really are. "We're learning about it. We don't know if it's North Korea - but if it is, we'll talk to North Korea about it," he said. Binance claimed that the company had replenished the stolen assets using multiple funds and its own corporate treasury. All holdings of the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether have been covered, along with seven other widely-traded crypto assets.

Binance has often promised to cover every dollar lost in what is suspected to be crypto's biggest hack on record, revealing that it has set aside over $6.34bn of its own funds to do so.

Binance covers 90% of $6.3 Billion crypto hack, says remaining funds may take time

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Zurich and Basel on Saturday night, joining demonstrations inspired by the youth-led protest movement in France. The gatherings, held under the slogan “We’ve had enough – in Switzerland too”, turned violent in both cities, prompting police to intervene. The demonstrations were unauthorised. According to reports, two young men were arrested.<h2>Clashes erupt in Zurich</h2>In Zurich, hundreds of protesters assembled on Langstrasse at around 10:30 pm. Some wore Halloween masks, while fireworks and flares were set off as the crowd moved towards Helvetiaplatz, near the city's main railway station.Tensions escalated after the demonstrators reached the square. A bus stop shelter was damaged and a barricade built from rubbish bins, bicycles and other objects was set on fire.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SWITZERLAND: Violent clashes erupted in Zurich’s District 4 overnight as masked protesters erected barricades, set vehicles on fire and launched fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. https://t.co/NrWjExabCL&mdash; Open Source Intel (@Osint613) <a href="https://x.com/Osint613/status/2116820177358819401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Rioters reportedly attack police.

Barricades erected. Fires set.

Another country added to the unrest. https://t.co/hJKTZmLUwi&mdash; SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) <a href="https://x.com/SilentlySirs/status/2116694893498343634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Police deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd. Small groups subsequently set fire to rubbish bins at different locations, while a car was also torched and the windows of several shops were damaged.Officers said they came under repeated attacks involving fireworks, bottles and stones. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, with confrontations continuing until around 1:30 am.In another incident, a police patrol responding to a medical emergency was attacked by a crowd. The vehicle was damaged and officers were forced to retreat before reaching a teenager who had sustained serious leg injuries in an accident.<h2>Basel protesters invoke ‘GenZ regelt’</h2>In Basel, around 150 people gathered in the city centre at approximately 9 pm, according to cantonal police.Following several speeches, the procession crossed the Mittlere Rheinbrücke towards Marktplatz before continuing into the St. Johann district. There, some demonstrators set fire to barricades made from rubbish bins and metal barriers, leading to police intervention.The protests also reflected the influence of youth movements elsewhere in Europe. Organisers and demonstrators drew parallels with the unrest in France, while a social media appeal circulating in recent days used the slogan “GenZ regelt!”, meaning “Generation Z is in charge”.The phrase has also been associated with young protesters in Germany, highlighting how demonstrations across Europe are increasingly drawing inspiration from one another.

Hundreds took to the streets in Zurich and Basel in France-inspired protests under the slogan “We’ve had enough”. Demonstrations turned violent, with fires, vandalism and clashes with police.

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Zurich and Basel on Saturday night, joining demonstrations inspired by the youth-led protest movement in France. The gatherings, held under the slogan “We’ve had enough – in Switzerland too”, turned violent in both cities, prompting police to intervene. The demonstrations were unauthorised. According to reports, two young men were arrested. Clashes erupt in Zurich In Zurich, hundreds of protesters assembled on Langstrasse at around 10:30 pm. Some wore Halloween masks, while fireworks and flares were set off as the crowd moved towards Helvetiaplatz, near the city's main railway station. Tensions escalated after the demonstrators reached the square. A bus stop shelter was damaged and a barricade built from rubbish bins, bicycles and other objects was set on fire.

Hundreds took to the streets in Zurich and Basel in France-inspired protests under the slogan “We’ve had enough”. Demonstrations turned violent, with fires, vandalism and clashes with police.

Fires, clashes and arrests: France-inspired protests turn violent in Switzerland | WATCH

North Korea said it tested a cluster-bomb warhead designed for its tactical ballistic missiles on Saturday, and vowed to give its military every type of such warhead by the end of the year, state media reported Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the test; it was instead overseen by research institutes under the regime's Missile Administration."Within this year we will enable units to select and use all those types according to operational aims and specific features of targets," the general director of the North’s Missile Administration was quoted as saying. He also said North Korea classifies its cluster warheads into four categories by purpose, tailored to different strategic targets and operational goals, without elaborating further. The Korean Central News Agency said the Missile Administration carried out the test to assess how well the warhead suits combat use and how much destructive power it has. Researchers concluded that the "Standard Type 2" warhead can "turn into ashes" a target area of 12 to 13 hectares, according to the agency. The claim has not been independently verified. Cluster munitions work by scattering dozens or hundreds of smaller explosive submunitions over a wide zone.

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‘CAPABLE OF TURNING 12–13 HECTARES INTO ASHES’ https://t.co/NqBEqKCwGK&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://x.com/RT_com/status/2116650711140499732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-flavio-bolsonaro-us-brazil-election-lula-1793533563706">Trump welcomes Flavio Bolsonaro to stay in US after Brazil election defeat</a> Photos released by state media showed a missile leaving a truck-mounted launcher, and submunitions scattering over an island target.&nbsp; South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was fired toward the Yellow Sea from near Jongju, North Pyongan Province. The military said it had tracked related activity beforehand in close coordination with the United States. It did not announce the launch on the day, departing from its usual practice. Officials said the missile's short range and low altitude required further analysis before it could be confirmed as a ballistic missile. The launch follows a run of recent military activity. North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles on Thursday from its east coast toward the Japan Sea, the day German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited South Korea and held a drone exhibition.&nbsp;

North Korea tests a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, claiming it can devastate up to 13 hectares as military rollout is planned by year-end.

North Korea said it tested a cluster-bomb warhead designed for its tactical ballistic missiles on Saturday, and vowed to give its military every type of such warhead by the end of the year, state media reported Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the test; it was instead overseen by research institutes under the regime's Missile Administration. "Within this year we will enable units to select and use all those types according to operational aims and specific features of targets," the general director of the North’s Missile Administration was quoted as saying. He also said North Korea classifies its cluster warheads into four categories by purpose, tailored to different strategic targets and operational goals, without elaborating further. The Korean Central News Agency said the Missile Administration carried out the test to assess how well the warhead suits combat use and how much destructive power it has. Researchers concluded that the "Standard Type 2" warhead can "turn into ashes" a target area of 12 to 13 hectares, according to the agency. The claim has not been independently verified. Cluster munitions work by scattering dozens or hundreds of smaller explosive submunitions over a wide zone.

North Korea tests a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, claiming it can devastate up to 13 hectares as military rollout is planned by year-end.

North Korea tests cluster warhead, vows to equip military with new weapons by year-end

India is preparing to host the foreign ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi in the last week of November, as the current chair of the 23-member grouping.New Delhi assumed the chairmanship in November 2025 for a two-year term until 2027. It has framed its tenure around the themes of innovation, openness, resilience and adaptability under its MAHASAGAR vision - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. The doctrine builds on earlier SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) thinking, prioritising practical cooperation across the Indian Ocean.Invitations have been sent to member states including Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, Mauritius foreign minister Dhananjay (Ritish) Ramful, Indonesian foreign minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir. Gulf states like Yemen, UAE, Oman, several East African countries like Kenya, Tanzania,- &nbsp;South Africa &amp; France, which has territories in the Indian ocean, are part of the grouping.In June 2026, India organised an in-person meeting of the IORA Committee of Senior Officials in New Delhi after a three-year gap and finalised the agenda for the annual Council of Ministers session it will host later this year. Earlier, from 8–13 December 2025, India held a week-long capacity-building programme for IORA officials in New Delhi.During its chairship, India has also hosted IORA’s flagship Track 1.5 Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi on 7–8 May 2026. India and Australia, as co-leads of the IORA Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security, hosted a Search and Rescue tabletop exercise at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Chennai from 17–19 June 2026. The workshop aimed to strengthen maritime safety and security cooperation in the region and help member states enhance their search-and-rescue capabilities.India has indicated plans to host an IORA leaders’ summit in 2027 to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary. The last such summit was held roughly a decade ago, in March 2017 in Jakarta under Indonesian leadership, to commemorate the grouping’s 20th anniversary. That gathering produced the Jakarta Concord on maritime cooperation for a peaceful and prosperous Indian Ocean.IORA, established in 1997 and headquartered in Mauritius, focuses on economic cooperation, sustainable development and regional stability. Its work covers maritime safety and security, the blue economy, fisheries, trade and investment, disaster risk management and women’s economic empowerment. Dialogue partners including the United States, China, Japan and the United Kingdom also take part in meetings.Last year the organisation adopted a strategic framework to tackle marine debris, reflecting concern that the Indian Ocean’s geography leaves its shores especially vulnerable to plastic pollution entering the marine food chain. Parallel practical guidelines address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, as well as humanitarian assistance and search-and-rescue cooperation.The forthcoming Delhi meeting is expected to take stock of progress under India’s chairship and set priorities ahead of the planned 2027 summit, at a time when the Indian Ocean remains central to global energy flows, container trade and supply chains.

India has indicated plans to host an IORA leaders’ summit in 2027 to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary. The last such summit was held roughly a decade ago, in March 2017 in Jakarta under Indonesian leadership, to commemorate the grouping’s 20th anniversary. 

India is preparing to host the foreign ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi in the last week of November, as the current chair of the 23-member grouping. New Delhi assumed the chairmanship in November 2025 for a two-year term until 2027. It has framed its tenure around the themes of innovation, openness, resilience and adaptability under its MAHASAGAR vision - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. The doctrine builds on earlier SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) thinking, prioritising practical cooperation across the Indian Ocean. Invitations have been sent to member states including Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, Mauritius foreign minister Dhananjay (Ritish) Ramful, Indonesian foreign minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir. Gulf states like Yemen, UAE, Oman, several East African countries like Kenya, Tanzania,- South Africa & France, which has territories in the Indian ocean, are part of the grouping. In June 2026, India organised an in-person meeting of the IORA Committee of Senior Officials in New Delhi after a three-year gap and finalised the agenda for the annual Council of Ministers session it will host later this year. Earlier, from 8–13 December 2025, India held a week-long capacity-building programme for IORA officials in New Delhi. During its chairship, India has also hosted IORA’s flagship Track 1.5 Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi on 7–8 May 2026. India and Australia, as co-leads of the IORA Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security, hosted a Search and Rescue tabletop exercise at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Chennai from 17–19 June 2026. The workshop aimed to strengthen maritime safety and security cooperation in the region and help member states enhance their search-and-rescue capabilities. India has indicated plans to host an IORA leaders’ summit in 2027 to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary. The last such summit was held roughly a decade ago, in March 2017 in Jakarta under Indonesian leadership, to commemorate the grouping’s 20th anniversary. That gathering produced the Jakarta Concord on maritime cooperation for a peaceful and prosperous Indian Ocean. IORA, established in 1997 and headquartered in Mauritius, focuses on economic cooperation, sustainable development and regional stability. Its work covers maritime safety and security, the blue economy, fisheries, trade and investment, disaster risk management and women’s economic empowerment. Dialogue partners including the United States, China, Japan and the United Kingdom also take part in meetings. Last year the organisation adopted a strategic framework to tackle marine debris, reflecting concern that the Indian Ocean’s geography leaves its shores especially vulnerable to plastic pollution entering the marine food chain. Parallel practical guidelines address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, as well as humanitarian assistance and search-and-rescue cooperation. The forthcoming Delhi meeting is expected to take stock of progress under India’s chairship and set priorities ahead of the planned 2027 summit, at a time when the Indian Ocean remains central to global energy flows, container trade and supply chains.

India has indicated plans to host an IORA leaders’ summit in 2027 to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary. The last such summit was held roughly a decade ago, in March 2017 in Jakarta under Indonesian leadership, to commemorate the grouping’s 20th anniversary.&nbsp;

India to host Indian Ocean Rim Association foreign ministers in New Delhi

Clashes erupted between Police and protesters in Paris, Marseille and other cities on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators, few of them dressed and masked in Halloween fancy dress, marched across France in a third wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services.In another significant development, a US judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice on Saturday, according to a court filing. This has brought an end to his legal challenge over the newspaper’s reporting on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.The India Meteorological Department announced on Sunday (November 1) that a deep depression forming over the southwest and nearby west-central Bay of Bengal had strengthened into Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu.’ The development comes just days after Cyclone Arnab battered Andhra Pradesh, with forecasters now warning the state to brace for another round of powerful winds by November 3.Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

India's state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday, November 1, have raised the prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by ₹1.3 per litre and ₹10 per 19 kg cylinder, respectively, across the country. The hike in the 19 kg commercial cylinder varied state-wise with VAT. It was steepest in Kolkata with ₹17 per 19kg, ₹11.5 in Chennai and ₹10.5 in Mumbai.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-atf-commercial-lpg-price-hike-november-2026-1793543836063">Read More</a>

Jet fuel price rises ₹1.30 per litre, commercial LPG hiked by ₹10

French authorities on Sunday (Nov 1) have opened an attempted murder investigation after a police officer was engulfed in flames when a petrol bomb exploded during protests in Paris. The attack, captured on video, has triggered outrage as demonstrations over the rising cost of living entered their third consecutive weekend. The violence broke out on Saturday (Oct 31) as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris and other French cities. Although the unrest was less widespread than two weeks ago, authorities reported multiple attacks on security personnel.<a href="French authorities on Sunday (Nov 1) have opened an attempted murder investigation after a police officer was engulfed in flames when a petrol bomb exploded during protests in Paris. The attack, captured on video, has triggered outrage as demonstrations over the rising cost of living entered their third consecutive weekend. The violence broke out on Saturday (Oct 31) as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris and other French cities. Although the unrest was less widespread than two weeks ago, authorities reported multiple attacks on security personnel.">Read More</a>

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, claimed that it has covered 90 per cent of the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) in assets stolen in a hack that took place on Thursday. The company added that the remaining 10 per cent of the stolen amount may take longer to source in the required amounts.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/binance-covers-90-of-6-3-billion-crypto-hack-says-remaining-funds-may-take-time-1793543621869">Read More</a>

North Korea said it tested a cluster-bomb warhead designed for its tactical ballistic missiles on Saturday, and vowed to give its military every type of such warhead by the end of the year, state media reported Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the test; it was instead overseen by research institutes under the regime's Missile Administration.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-tests-cluster-bomb-warhead-tactical-missiles-1793538804632">Read More</a>

Rahul Gandhi sought to renew his "shop a little" appeal to the people before he reached Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc's rally, but claimed the BJP had "forcibly shut down every shop" in Delhi's Connaught Place."We told everyone that when you come here for the march and the mega rally, do some shopping. But while coming to Connaught Place, we found out that the BJP has forcibly shut down every single shop," said Rahul Gandhi in a video.&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi says ‘BJP forcibly shut shops at Connaught Place’

Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday, November 1, issued a statement condemning the British government's anti-Iranian policies and actions. Subsequently, it announced reciprocal measures that designate the UK’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, as a hostile group and the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations.&nbsp;The move retaliates against Britain's July 2026 classification of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the State Threats Act

Iran designates Britain's navy, air force, MI6 as "terrorist" entities

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (November 1) said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would be removed from his post and jailed, accusing him of vote theft. Rahul Gandhi's remark came while addressing the INDIA bloc’s mega rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital. At the rally, Rahul Gandhi said action will be taken against the CEC, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would not have reached their political post without him.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gyanesh-kumar-will-go-to-jail-rahul-gandhi-targets-cec-says-modi-shah-wouldn-t-be-in-power-without-him-1793536260038">Read More</a>

'Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Rahul Gandhi targets CEC, says 'Modi, Shah wouldn't be in power without him'

Russian officials acknowledged on Sunday (November 1) that a drone had struck an "industrial enterprise" in the east region of Moscow overnight, following Ukraine's claim that it had targeted a major oil refinery. Gleb Nikitin, governor of Nizhny Novgorod region, described a "massive drone attack" overnight, noting that an industrial enterprise in the Kstovo district faced significant destruction.<a href="Russian officials acknowledged on Sunday (November 1) that a drone had struck an &quot;industrial enterprise&quot; in the east region of Moscow overnight, following Ukraine's claim that it had targeted a major oil refinery. Gleb Nikitin, governor of Nizhny Novgorod region, described a &quot;massive drone attack&quot; overnight, noting that an industrial enterprise in the Kstovo district faced significant destruction.">Read More</a>

Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery in massive drone attack, Moscow says

Donald Trump has said that Brazil's opposition leader Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential election to left-wing incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last week, was welcome to stay in the US as long as he wanted. Trump called the election a “disgrace” and claimed that Flavio was treated “shabbily”. He added that he has no plans to meet him any time soon.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-flavio-bolsonaro-us-brazil-election-lula-1793533563706">Read More</a>

Trump welcomes Flavio Bolsonaro to stay in US after Brazil election defeat

Iran on Sunday (Nov 1) warned that any new war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict, saying Washington will not decide when it ends. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said that US President Donald Trump would not dictate the terms of a future war.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-won-t-be-in-a-position-to-dictate-iran-warns-against-new-war-with-us-1793532828104">Read More</a>

‘Trump won’t be in a position to dictate’: Iran warns against new war with US

The new government in the Canadian province of Quebec has announced that it will prohibit all religious coverings, including turbans and niqabs, in elementary schools, in a move that adds restrictions to those already in existence. “It’s non-negotiable. This is what we were elected to do,” Education Minister Joël Arseneau said, when asked if his party will stand firm on its electoral promise to ban elementary students from wearing religious symbols in schools. “We’ll work to get it done.” The separatist Parti Québécois came into power in the provincial election held in October, and the ban on school children wearing overt religious attire was part of its platform.<a href="http://wionews.com/world/canada-s-quebec-to-ban-religious-attire-including-turbans-and-niqabs-in-elementary-schools-1793527184604">Read More</a>

Canada’s Quebec to ban religious attire, including turbans and niqabs, in elementary schools

Bangladesh has announced a six-member wage board to review garment workers' pay on Sunday, November 1. But thousands of workers kept protesting across major industrial areas. The violent protests disrupted transport and factory operations, with workers throwing bricks, setting fire to police boxes and vehicles, and vandalising factory properties. Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters blocking a busy Dhaka intersection, and clashes were reported elsewhere around the capital.<a href="http://wionews.com/world/bangladesh-garment-workers-protest-wage-board-30000-taka-minimum-wage-1793528574205">Read More</a>

Bangladesh garment workers defy wage board call, demand 30,000 taka minimum pay

More than 770 people were arrested during weekend protests in France, the interior ministry said on Sunday, a day after hundreds of thousands had demonstrated against soaring prices and inequality. The ministry said there had been "no major incidents" late on Saturday, adding that 779 people were arrested nationwide.

Over 770 arrested across France after weekend protests against rising prices, inequality

On Vimal pan masala controversy, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Munde says, "Even if the concerned person has moved the High Court, we have already started adjudicating proceedings and will proceed in accordance with the law."

Tukaram Munde on Vimal pan masala controversy

Karnataka Congress chief BK Hariprasad says, "It's one of the historic rallies after 1947. It's one of the biggest rallies, which has created a record...The message is clear. They should get out of Delhi. They should resign after seeing this mammoth rally..."

Karnataka Congress chief on INDI bloc rally

Special CP law and order Devesh Srivastava says, "All of us were on ground and all the senior officers and the CRPF is also there with us. So, we had made elaborate arrangements, which were successful..."

Special CP law and order Devesh Srivastava on INDI bloc rally management

BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "Where were the 10 lakh people? Show us. No one becomes a leader or Prime Minister through such tricks. PM doesn't just mean Prime Minister. P stands for Paseena (sweat) and M stands for Mehnat (hard work). A Prime Minister is made through sweat and hard work. Despite bringing together so many parties and flags, they could not manage to gather 10 lakh people."

'PM doesn't just mean Prime Minister': BJP MP Sambit Patra 

ISRO chief Dr V. Narayanan says, "India's navigation satellite mission has achieved a major milestone, with the recently launched satellite successfully placed in an elliptical orbit and further orbit-raising operations underway. The satellite launched on October 30 was initially placed in an elliptical orbit at an altitude of around 38,000 km. Using its onboard propulsion system, the satellite was raised by another 5,500 km on Saturday, while further operations were continuing on Sunday to take it to a higher orbit... At least four satellites were required to provide comprehensive navigation services. The technology would have applications in public safety, aircraft landing and take-off operations at airports, maritime navigation and several other sectors..."

ISRO chief Dr V. Narayanan on India's navigation satellite mission

BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "We have been observing this rally organised by the INDI bloc since morning and listening closely to Rahul Gandhi's speech. But in the end, it felt like a complete waste of time."

BJP MP Sambit Patra on INDI bloc rally

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal says, “...Today, the people of India have given a clear message to Narendra Modi and Amit Shah that their time is over. Their time to retain power by hook or by crook is over. Now, the people of India have identified who the culprits are. They are destroying the democracy of India by misusing the Chief Election Commissioner. Rahul Ji stated very clearly in today's meeting that the people of India wanted to send a message to Modi and Shah through this mammoth rally...You can see the sea of people. This is a clear reaction from the country; it is a clear reply to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and those who are destroying the democracy of this country. People are not going to allow them to do that again.”

KC Venugopal on INDIA Bloc Rally

On the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, EAM S Jaishankar says, "We've had discussions with Russia, Europe and Ukraine about three aspects of the current conflict. One, not to attack civilian shipping and seafarers. The second, to find a way by which the grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine—these are two major exporters of grain for the global markets—can be restored, because that flow has cut down very sharply in the Black Sea. And the third is with regard to energy. Non-attack on energy is probably the most complicated piece because it means different things to the different players. There is energy infrastructure itself. To some, it would mean a refinery; to some, it would mean grids. There would be issues relating to ships carrying fuel. So, we have been trying to see if we can get them together to address these issues..."

EAM S Jaishankar at he G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

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