UPDATED: Nov 5, 2026 13:03 ISTAcademia Sinica researcher Fu Pengming analysed the potential impact of US midterm elections on Washington's defence commitments to Taiwan. Projecting arms transfers following congressional transitions, Fu stated: "My prediction is still that after the, the, uh, new House and new Senate, Trump, I think maybe in February or late in 2027, the US will actually resume the arms sale to Taiwan, but not as a whole package." Fu explained that the package would likely be split into smaller deliveries while maintaining the overall value.
Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSMock Arrest Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Bengaluru, INDIA Bloc Protests, Handcuffs VisualsINDIA bloc and Karnataka Congress leaders organised a massive demonstration at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision issue. Protesters staged a theatrical mock arrest on the streets, featuring a demonstrator dressed in handcuffs and wearing a mask of Gyanesh Kumar alongside an actor dressed as a police officer.
Demonstrators also paraded the individual in a mock jail setup, dressing the figure in khaki shorts to allege political ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Senior Karnataka Congress leaders, including Dinesh Gundu Rao, took part in the street protest.
Party representatives stated that the demonstration followed the earlier opposition rally held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on 1 November, which demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision.Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi to Open Debate; BJP Says Parliament Constitutional VenueA major political face-off has erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate. Addressing allegations regarding foreign links and opposition integrity, Rahul Gandhi called for an open public discussion before youth and media, offering any chosen platform.
Hitting back, the BJP asserted that Parliament, not the streets or social media, serves as the constitutional forum for debates between the government and opposition leaders. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju offered a counter-advice list urging Rahul Gandhi not to disrupt parliamentary proceedings.
Furthermore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered a focused discussion in the House on key issues if the opposition remains present to listen. The ruling party questioned the rationale behind street demonstrations when formal parliamentary sessions provide an established venue for national debates.US Midterms: Democrats Win House, Trump Faces Probe Threats As Indian-American Voters Make MarkDemocratic candidates secured sweeping victories across the United States in the midterm elections, regaining control of the House of Representatives by crossing the 218-seat threshold and flipping key seats nationwide.
Among the significant upsets was the defeat of Donald Trump-backed Republican ally Vivek Ramaswamy by Democrat Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race. In response to the election outcomes, President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to work with Democrats while simultaneously warning on social media that he could use his veto powers repeatedly to block Democratic legislation.
Discussing the results, Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar argued that voters delivered a clear verdict against high inflation, unilateral tariff decisions, and foreign military actions. Meanwhile, Republican strategist Puneet Ahluwalia discussed the shifting political choices of the Indian American diaspora, economic concerns, and foreign policy developments.
With Democrats preparing to assume control of congressional chambers, lawmakers are gearing up to initiate committee investigations and potential subpoenas targeting the Trump administration.Stones Pelted at Bus Carrying Telangana Congress Workers on NH 44 in KamareddyA bus carrying over 30 Telangana Congress leaders and workers was pelted with stones near Tekrial Bridge on National Highway 44 in Kamareddy district. The leaders were returning to Hyderabad after participating in a protest at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
Unidentified miscreants pelted stones twice at the moving vehicle, shattering window panes, before fleeing the spot. No injuries were reported among the passengers.
Following a complaint filed by Congress leader Usman Al-Hajri, the Devanapally Police registered an FIR and began scanning nearby CCTV footage to identify the culprits and ascertain the motive behind the attack.