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US Midterm Elections 2026: Control of Congress at Stake as Democrats Challenge Republicans

Questions about potential interference by Trump could also shape the election campaign. WASHINGTON: The United States is heading towards its November 3, 2026, midterm elections, with voters set to elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as governors in 36 states. Although midterm elections do not involve the presidency directly, they […]

Trump Waives Key Russia Sanctions Ahead of Implementation Deadline

Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in mid-September. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has waived key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs just days before they were due to take effect under legislation he signed last month, including penalties targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas. In an executive […]

Bill Gates Calls for US Legislation to Strengthen AI Safeguards

Gates, however, argued that appropriate safeguards would not necessarily prevent the industry from continuing to develop rapidly. Artificial intelligence requires safeguards that go beyond industry self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said, calling for Congress to establish stronger rules governing the technology. Speaking in a taped interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press”, Gates said government […]