By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Defimedia
Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with a “hammer blow”, saying he was not yet finished with the country. The US president was speaking at a rally in Iowa, two days before the midterm elections, according to AFP.
Jun Kajee and David Campbell argue that Donald Trump’s political weakening after the midterm elections could make him more unpredictable on the international stage. The US president would retain considerable room for manoeuvre in foreign policy, according to this opinion piece published on 2 November 2026 by Business Day.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Business Day (South Africa) ·
Benjamin Netanyahu asked Donald Trump to resume strikes against Iran immediately after the US elections on 3 November, during a call on 31 October. Trump still favours negotiations, while around 80 US refuelling aircraft are reportedly in Israel, according to Axios and Channel 14.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Days before the 2026 US midterm elections, Donald Trump warned that he could block legislation if Democrats took control of Congress. The US president also spoke on Saturday of new strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, Le Monde reports.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
As the US midterm elections approach, the cost of living is weighing on Donald Trump and his party, despite the strength of the US economy. Midterm elections are traditionally difficult for the president’s party, Le Monde notes.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks against their alert appsUkraine and Russia reported cyberattacks against their public alert apps after the end of the humanitarian truce in Olechky, in the south of Ukraine occupied by Moscow. The incidents, reported by Le Monde, follow announcements already made on both apps.The week in Africa
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