Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation. By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 5 Nov 20265 Nov 2026 The outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections has marked a historic shift in American politics, with diverse candidates and the first Gen Z…
Lessons from US mid-term: Will Gen Z finally break Kanu’s 100-year political curse in 2027? Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, promised that Kanu, would govern the country for 100 years. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] When Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, retired from politics ahead of the 2002 General Election, he reportedly predicted that…
Democrats have regained control of both chambers in the United States Congress during this year’s midterm elections, with a wave of victories that party leader Hakeem Jeffries likened to an “American tsunami”. But as of Wednesday night, two races for Congress’s upper chamber are still undecided. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list A…
Argor-Heraeus’ CEO Robin Kolvenbach holds one kilo bars of silver and gold at the plant of refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022. Denis Balibouse | Reuters Precious metals saw strong gains on Wednesday, while the value of the dollar fell, following the U.S. midterm elections. Spot gold was 2.7% higher…
Trump spoke throughout the evening to a number of US media outlets, striking a conciliatory tone and conceding that the Democrats did a “good job”. He said he would accept the results and that he was looking forward to working with the opposition party – albeit he would still have the power, as president, to…
15m ago Four tankers catch fire while transiting Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s military says Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s military said Wednesday, after it warned no one would benefit from a return to war. “Four non-compliant oil tankers attempting to pass…
BREAKINGBREAKING, All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday’s midterm race. Published On 4 Nov 20264 Nov 2026 The Democratic Party has regained control of the lower chamber of the United States Congress, winning the House of Representatives. On Tuesday night, the House was called in the left-wing party’s…
Iranians are flocking to stylish cafes in the capital, as they look for respite from soaring inflation and the specter of renewed war with the U.S. “Cafes offer a chance to unwind, to escape the stress of exorbitant prices, war and anxiety-inducing news,” said Mitra Alipour, celebrating her birthday at a coffee shop in Tehran….
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Donald Trump’s control of Washington to the test. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik spoke to voters in Brighton about the issues driving their vote and the stakes for control of Congress. Published On 3 Nov 20263 Nov 2026 Share Michigan voters face crucial…
Trump attacks Muslim politicians Abdul El-Sayed and Ilhan Omar in his two last rallies on the campaign trail. United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on Islamophobic rhetoric and conspiracy theories about the Democratic Party at campaign events in Iowa and Kansas, days before the US votes in crucial midterm elections that will decide…
