Nov 11, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

Following significant midterm election losses for the Republican Party, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed his administration's record during a CBS 60 Minutes interview. While giving his border security efforts an "A+" rating, Trump acknowledged that immigration enforcement was at times overly strict, stating that deporting individuals who should have remained damaged his political support. He also cited communication shortcomings regarding economic policy and explained the midterm defeat by noting his absence from the ballot.

Shortly after the broadcast, personnel changes within the administration were announced. Current projections indicate Republicans lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats. Despite initially promising to accept the midterm outcome, Trump subsequently questioned the election's fairness on social media, criticizing early voting volumes and polling accuracy.

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

Following significant Republican losses in the US midterm elections, Representative Thomas Massie has initiated impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the administration's military conduct in Iran. Massie, a persistent critic of President Donald Trump within the Republican Party, introduced articles of impeachment in the House of Representatives, setting up a potential vote within two days.

Hegseth dismissed the effort, calling the motion an "attack on Trump" and reiterating that the administration would offer no apologies regarding its military strategy in Iran. Despite the legislative action, political analysts emphasize that the impeachment resolution has virtually no chance of securing the necessary votes to pass in Congress.

Sources: Der Standard, DW, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.

Recent developments in the Middle East present contrasting signals over the trajectory of conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iranian state media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that multiple oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz following explosions, including one ship allegedly hitting a mine and another experiencing an incident while under U.S. escort. However, Iranian officials noted that unconfirmed blasts near Qeshm Island were not verified as foreign missile strikes.

Simultaneously, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is "effectively over" and minimized concerns of a post-election military escalation, adding that Gulf allies prefer diplomatic resolutions. Trump nevertheless asserted that the U.S. remains "ready to strike Iran at any moment" if required. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz cautioned that Israel's military mission against Tehran is "still not complete."

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, Trend News Agency.

Germany's mechanical engineering association, VDMA, expressed dismay over internal coalition disputes, warning that delayed economic reforms risk damaging the country's industrial sector.

Despite political friction, Berlin is advancing major fiscal and security initiatives. The federal government agreed to purchase a 50 percent stake in defense contractor KNDS for €6.6 billion. Concurrently, the Ministry of Defence banned Chinese-manufactured drones and vehicles from military installations over espionage risks. High demand in the defense sector was also highlighted by sensor maker Hensoldt, which recorded strong revenue forecasts and over 100,000 job applications.

On the fiscal front, a Ministry of Finance budget document revealed that Berlin will increase its loan to the Federal Employment Agency by €3 billion, bringing total federal credit support to €8.2 billion next year.

Sources: Der Spiegel, FAZ, Handelsblatt, Hartpunkt, Tagesschau

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old senior United States military officer near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of national security offenses connected to Russian espionage.

Authorities stated the suspect faces allegations of obtaining protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. The arrest followed a joint operation involving British counter-terrorism officers, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the US military.

British law enforcement described the charges as serious and noted that the investigation remains active, while military officials acknowledged close cooperation between US and British agencies throughout the inquiry.

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