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The latest stories from the global superpower with far-reaching political, economic and cultural influence

Iran's celebration after the US midterm elections comes with a warning that any renewed American military action could ignite a wider regional war. EPA

Iran seizes on Trump midterms blow but warns of wider conflict

GulfNovember 05, 2026

George W Bush and Donald Trump have had parallel personal and political histories. AFP, Reuters

Is this Trump’s Bush moment?

CommentNovember 05, 2026

The dollar weakened against global peers after Democratic sweep of both houses in the US. Reuters

Oil slides and Asia stocks climb as blue sweep in US boosts Gulf peace prospects

MarketsNovember 05, 2026

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 3, 2026. REUTERS / Stringer

IRGC claims two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz

MENANovember 05, 2026

Neeraj Mittal, the Secretary of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Victor Besa / The National

India expands crude imports with UAE emerging as a major supplier

EnergyNovember 05, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Co-founder of Google and former President of Alphabet Sergey Brin, U. S. President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang look on during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on October 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to award some of the nation's highest scientific honors to technology leaders including Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella. Win McNamee / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Will Democrats stop Trump's 'flourishing' AI and data centre policies?

TechnologyNovember 04, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance listens to President Donald Trump speak, as they make a joint appearance in the Oval Office to announce a whistleblower program to encourage the public to report alleged fraud, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 20, 2026. REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque

JD Vance says Republicans lost due to Iran war

USNovember 04, 2026

US midterms live

As Democrats take the House and the Senate, what comes next?

USNovember 04, 2026

For Americans living abroad, US elections can bring a mix of hope, frustration and concern for those back home. Bloomberg

As an American in the Middle East, I still care deeply about the US elections

LifestyleNovember 04, 2026

A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against artificial intelligence outside a conference centre in Seattle, Washington state last month. Bloomberg

Why US voter anger at Big Tech is only just beginning

CommentNovember 04, 2026

The cost of war for Iran is mounting, with official figures showing GDP down more than 10 per cent year-on-year in the latest quarter. Reuters

War weighed on US midterms, but Iran's economy is paying heavier price

GulfNovember 04, 2026

Democratic politician Nabeela Syed made data centre concerns an integral part of campaign.

Democrat Nabeela Syed wins Republican-held Illinois state senate seat

USNovember 04, 2026

Wall Street stocks bounced up early Wednesday as markets digested sweeping electoral wins by Congressional Democrats, expected to significantly saddle Republican President Donald Trump. AFP

Dow soars 1,500 points as Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress

MarketsNovember 04, 2026

Attendees cheer and wave flags during an election night event with Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, not pictured, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Millions of Americans are casting ballots for the US midterm elections in races that will determine local issues as well as control of Congress, with all 435 seats of the House of Representatives and roughly a third in the Senate being contested. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage / Bloomberg

Unpacking the US election results and what they mean for the Middle East

USNovember 04, 2026

The Gulf countries have little to gain from becoming an arena for great-power rivalry. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

The Gulf is a partner, not a prize to be fought over

EditorialNovember 04, 2026

Adam Hamawy is on track to become the first Muslim to represent New Jersey in Congress. AFP

Egyptian-American who volunteered in Gaza wins US House race

USNovember 04, 2026

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