https://nationsdesk.com/ Global news in English, credited to the newsrooms that reported it. en Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:59:22 GMT https://nationsdesk.com/story/five-explosions-heard-on-island-in-strait-of-hormuz-iran-says.html 1cbe400b3892 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:05:00 GMT middle-east BBC Arabic Iran's official news agency reported the blasts as residents described two aircraft circling overhead, amid shuttle diplomacy to avert a new war. https://nationsdesk.com/story/australia-weighs-changes-to-uk-visa-deal-after-rise-in-british-arrival.html 5527979fd572 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT world The Guardian Anthony Albanese said he wants to revisit an arrangement that exempts British travellers from a regional work requirement, citing pressure on local jobs. https://nationsdesk.com/story/russian-strikes-on-ukrainian-hospital-and-power-plants-injure-at-least.html ad7de5513a81 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:18:18 GMT europe Al Jazeera English Russian ballistic missiles and aerial bombs hit a medical facility overnight, in an attack that also damaged electricity infrastructure. https://nationsdesk.com/story/lebanon-cuts-power-to-public-bodies-as-electricity-crisis-deepens.html ebaa89465f18 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:17:27 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English Political disputes and the effects of war have worsened the country's electricity shortage, and experts say deeper reforms are needed to fix it. https://nationsdesk.com/story/australia-s-central-bank-raises-rates-to-4-85-to-curb-inflation.html 5e123f01323d Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:00 GMT world The Guardian The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate from 4.6% in its fifth increase this year, taking borrowing costs to an 18-year high. https://nationsdesk.com/story/scientists-report-fossilised-red-blood-cells-in-115m-year-old-dinosaur.html aee040e6858b Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT science The Guardian Fossilised red blood cells found in 115m-year-old dinosaur’s bone, say scientists https://nationsdesk.com/story/australian-mps-give-lobbyists-permanent-access-to-parliament-data-show.html aa15bdab68fa Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:00 GMT world The Guardian A first public register of parliamentary pass sponsors shows Labor and Coalition members backing resource firms and online gambling interests. https://nationsdesk.com/story/denmark-seeks-national-and-eu-ban-on-fast-growing-turbo-chickens.html a2f1a0a112d9 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:00 GMT europe The Guardian The push follows outrage over secret footage and allegations that one of the country's large poultry producers broke the law. https://nationsdesk.com/story/russian-strike-on-ukrainian-aid-site-kills-29-with-48-missing.html 586cced2deb2 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:05:00 GMT europe NPR Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing https://nationsdesk.com/story/saudi-arabia-postpones-major-events-as-regional-military-tensions-rise.html 11273ef78a8b Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:05:00 GMT middle-east BBC Arabic The kingdom has pushed back a string of economic, cultural and sporting gatherings, including its flagship investment conference, testing investor confidence in Vision 2030. https://nationsdesk.com/story/ai-bond-issuance-by-us-tech-giants-competes-with-european-borrowers.html b0c472d09be5 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:05:00 GMT europe Deutsche Welle How AI giants could raise the cost of borrowing in Europe https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-midterms-to-test-how-far-trump-s-power-reaches.html 3551a584292a Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English Control of Congress is at stake in the vote, and with it the capacity of American institutions to hold against pressure from the presidency. https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-voters-head-to-polls-to-elect-a-new-congress.html bfdbcdf34210 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT us Deutsche Welle US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch https://nationsdesk.com/story/commentary-urges-apology-and-reparations-over-britain-s-colonial-past.html ea6d8424669c Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT europe Al Jazeera English A published response welcomes the British prime minister's openness to an apology but argues that restructuring debt is no substitute for reparations. https://nationsdesk.com/story/about-half-of-eligible-us-voters-sit-out-midterm-elections.html 2694ce6d31c4 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English a newsroom data unit examined turnout patterns to establish which Americans cast ballots in midterm contests and which stay away. https://nationsdesk.com/story/sudan-seeks-un-accountability-after-deadly-rsf-drone-strikes.html cc759667b97d Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:05:00 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English The attacks have laid bare strained relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa, with Sudan pressing the United Nations for a response. https://nationsdesk.com/story/iowa-senate-candidates-make-final-appeals-before-midterm-vote.html a2c8a66756af Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek closed their campaigns in the state as voters prepare to decide the seat. https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-carries-out-defensive-strikes-on-iranian-sites-near-hormuz.html b0b343b4a232 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:05:00 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island as Washington described the attacks on locations close to the strait as defensive in nature. https://nationsdesk.com/story/el-sayed-and-rogers-hold-dueling-rallies-as-senate-race-closes.html 0ab6fa3d82e2 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English The events came as Haley Stevens explained why she withdrew her support for the Democratic nominee in the contest. https://nationsdesk.com/story/bangladesh-garment-workers-take-to-the-streets-to-demand-higher-minimu.html 318d7717b68a Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT world Al Jazeera English Tens of thousands walked out in the world's second-largest apparel exporter, saying current pay leaves them unable to cover basic needs. https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-presses-venezuela-to-adopt-phased-plan-for-democratic-transition.html e49751da47cf Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT world Al Jazeera English The push came as a leading opposition figure returned home and appeared to criticize the Trump administration. https://nationsdesk.com/story/paxton-and-talarico-make-final-pitches-before-texas-senate-vote.html ef3367acda64 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English The Republican and the Democrat each held last appearances ahead of Tuesday's election for the seat. https://nationsdesk.com/story/north-korea-rejects-fbi-claim-it-carried-out-5bn-binance-hack.html cebc31912975 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:05:00 GMT world Euronews Pyongyang disputed US accusations over the cryptocurrency theft and separately test-fired missiles. https://nationsdesk.com/story/cyclone-murasu-makes-landfall-on-india-s-eastern-coast.html 7eed4164f77e Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:05:00 GMT world Al Jazeera English The severe cyclonic storm struck the same region days after another cyclone had already battered the coastline. https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-strikes-iran-s-qeshm-island-as-pezeshkian-holds-out-diplomatic-trac.html 46aadf3e164d Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English The attack is the first on the island since June, with Washington and Tehran pursuing negotiations and military action at the same time. https://nationsdesk.com/story/immigration-raids-cast-a-shadow-over-california-congressional-race.html 8c8f012d480b Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English Local organizations and elected representatives say the enforcement operations have spread fear and uncertainty through the communities they represent. https://nationsdesk.com/story/israeli-forces-kill-four-in-gaza-as-a-fifth-palestinian-dies-of-wounds.html 86d7efb15b41 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English reports said that close to 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect last October. https://nationsdesk.com/story/uk-to-double-wait-for-permanent-residency-with-exemptions-for-care-wor.html f7c68dca7a25 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT europe Al Jazeera English Most migrant workers would need a decade in Britain before settling, though higher earners and some social care staff could qualify earlier. https://nationsdesk.com/story/us-midterms-test-republican-redistricting-in-texas-and-beyond.html 1ca5c776959f Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English reports said that new district lines have reshaped contests for Black voters in Houston as Democrats hunt for winning routes. https://nationsdesk.com/story/israeli-forces-arrest-al-jazeera-journalist-in-west-bank-raid.html c442a2886f69 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT middle-east Al Jazeera English Israeli forces arrest Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Bank raid https://nationsdesk.com/story/bay-area-cities-weigh-data-centre-limits-as-midterm-elections-approach.html 4678b81fef28 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English At least seven municipalities in the region have adopted moratoriums, despite its standing as a centre of the artificial intelligence industry. https://nationsdesk.com/story/supreme-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-block-20-000-california-ballots.html 5ee4f7aa0545 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT us Deutsche Welle Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballots https://nationsdesk.com/story/trump-approval-falls-to-32-percent-on-eve-of-us-midterms-poll-finds.html 24c079a60f8b Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT us Al Jazeera English Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll https://nationsdesk.com/story/rights-group-urges-zambia-to-end-crackdown-on-opposition-after-electio.html a89ddf8c5707 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:05:00 GMT world Al Jazeera English HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown