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Polling Stations Busy From Early Morning... Trump Faces Day of Reckoning The U.S. midterm elections, which could shape the direction of President Trump's remaining two years in office, have just begun. SBS Nov 3, 2026 11:26 PM

"What's Wrong with the Fridges!" Temperatures Skyrocket Again... What Is Happening Across Europe Last month in France, supermarket refrigeration systems were hacked, causing refrigerator temperatures to soar close to 50°C . SBS Nov 3, 2026 10:57 PM

Predictions Point to House Defeat and Vulnerable Senate... Potential Sudden Moves in Case of Major Loss? Looking at the current race, the Democratic Party is widely expected to retake the House of Representatives. SBS Nov 3, 2026 10:53 PM

Where Is Trump's Fate Headed... U.S. Midterm Election Main Voting Begins Capitol Building The midterm elections, which will determine the future balance of power in the U.S. SBS Nov 3, 2026 10:23 PM

Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Proposals from US and Iran, Citing Progress in Indirect Talks Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement on November 3 that the Qatari mediation team that visited Tehran, Iran, the previous night had returned to Doha, and that dialogue between the two sides is continuing. SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:53 PM

Chinese Vice Chairman Meets Russian Defense Minister, Vows to Strengthen Strategic Communication ▲ Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Zhang She… SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:52 PM

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy: Three Oil Tankers Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Exploded by Mines In a statement, the IRGC Navy's public relations office claimed, "These tankers were moving along unauthorized routes within the strait with their navigation and identification systems turned off when they were exploded by mines, and they are currently burning off the southern coast of the strait." The statement added that due to the explosions and fires, fishermen in the eastern waters of the Strait of Hormuz witnessed a night illuminated as bright as day. SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:51 PM

Russia Confirms Participation in Trilateral Talks With US and Ukraine According to TASS news agency, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was asked during a briefing about an announcement made yesterday by US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and stated, "The Russian delegation plans to attend the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on the 10th and 11th." Yesterday, Special Envoy Witkoff announced the schedule via X , explaining, "The negotiations will focus on the post-war security architecture, de-escalation, humanitarian assistance efforts, and future steps toward peace." Peskov stated that Vladimir Medinsky, who has served as Russia's chief negotiator for ending the war, will lead the delegation once again. SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:50 PM

Another Bomb Threat Sparks Emergency Landing of London-Bound Flight in Poland Reuters reported that a bomb threat alert was issued at 9:54 AM aboard a Boeing 737 MAX operated by LOT Polish Airlines, which had departed from London Heathrow Airport bound for Warsaw Chopin Airport. SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:48 PM

"To Be Allowed to Return Fire Against Russia"… European Multinational Force Prepares for Post-War Ukraine The "Coalition of the Willing," an international consultative body led by the UK and France to provide post-war security support for Ukraine, is preparing its military arm, the Multinational Force-Ukraine . SBS Nov 3, 2026 8:41 PM