Nov 10, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC

Following major Republican losses in the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy regarding Iran during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes. Trump acknowledged communication shortcomings on economic policy and conceded that certain immigration measures were overly harsh, stating, "I think I got an A plus for closing the border," but noted deportations of individuals who should have remained cost him political support.

Trump attributed midterm defeats primarily to his absence from the ballot, while later questioning the fairness of early voting volumes and polling accuracy on social media. CBS projections indicated Republicans lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats. Shortly after the broadcast, Trump announced personnel changes within his administration.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix, N1, Poslovni dnevnik

Following his official mandate from President Isaac Herzog, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has begun negotiations to form a new coalition government. The former military chief secured 67 recommendations from lawmakers after recent elections left both major political blocs without a clear parliamentary majority.

Eisenkot faces an initial 28-day deadline to unite a deeply divided opposition and assemble a stable administration. To succeed, he must bring together disparate factions while attempting to draw allies away from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who continues efforts to retain power. Eisenkot has called on potential partner parties to accept "unconventional political steps" to resolve the ongoing deadlock. If negotiations stall, Herzog may grant an extension before turning to another candidate.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, Tagesschau.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Tuesday for talks with Nordic heads of government focused on strengthening military assistance and European security. Hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the summit includes leaders from across the region, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Discussions center on Ukraine's urgent winter requirements, particularly air defense capabilities and the protection of energy infrastructure against ongoing Russian attacks. Ahead of the meetings, Zelenskyy indicated plans to explore establishing local offices in Denmark and Norway to advance joint defense industrial projects. This includes collaboration on the Freyja air defense system alongside Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen.

The gathering underscores ongoing regional coordination as Nordic nations evaluate further strategic support for Kyiv.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Industri, DR, VG.

Polish security services have detained two Ukrainian nationals aged 24 and 25 on suspicion of conducting espionage and sabotage for Russian intelligence, Special Services Coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak confirmed. The arrests come as Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces political backlash and protests over his government's efforts to alter leadership at the country's Constitutional Tribunal.

On the diplomatic front, trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia opened in Abu Dhabi. US officials reported a "real chance" for progress toward ending the war, though European diplomats expressed skepticism regarding Moscow's intentions. Concurrently, Ukrainian Representative to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov stated Kyiv expects to fulfill intermediate rule-of-law benchmarks early next year to advance EU membership negotiations.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Heavy rainfall and sudden storms have inundated temporary encampments across the Gaza Strip, submerging approximately 70,000 tents sheltering displaced Palestinians. Central and southern areas, including Nuseirat, Deir al-Balah, and Khan Younis, were among the hardest hit, leaving between 700,000 and over one million people without dry shelter as seasonal temperatures drop.

Humanitarian agencies and United Nations representatives warned that around 900,000 individuals face severe risk from cold weather and inadequate sanitation. Palestinian authorities called on the international community to pressure Israel to allow the unrestricted entry of winterization supplies, replacement tents, and critical emergency assistance to avert further loss of life.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.