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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Snap Insight: US midterms – what an angry ‘lame duck’ president could mean for Asia

  • Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Trump retains significant freedom over foreign policy.
  • Asia may face tariff and diplomacy uncertainty.

Democrats’ capture of the House and Senate in the US midterms amounts to a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s presidency, with voters citing economic pressures and opposition to the Iran War and its effects on energy prices. The results could limit his domestic agenda, but the article argues…

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Trump admits bitter midterms defeat: ‘I’m a little bit surprised. I thought they’d do better’

  • Democrats took control of the House and Senate.
  • Trump said Republicans did worse than he expected.
  • Voter concerns included inflation, tariffs and Iran.

Donald Trump acknowledged that Republicans had performed worse than he expected in the midterm elections, as Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. The result limits his ability to pursue his agenda during his final two years in office and opens the contest to succeed him as…

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Canada’s prime minister vows to bar Russian hockey players from world junior championship

  • Canada will bar Russia’s team from the world juniors.
  • Carney says the ban also covers Belarusian athletes.
  • The tournament runs from 26 December to 5 January.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russian players will not be allowed to compete at the world junior ice hockey championship in Alberta. He said Canada would exclude athletes from Russia and Belarus from all competitions it hosts while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, setting up a potential…

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Morning update

  • Iran reportedly does not plan to attend US talks in Pakistan.
  • The ceasefire is due to expire in a few days.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported damage to six vessels near Hormuz.

Iranian media reported that Tehran does not plan to attend talks with the United States in Pakistan, despite Donald Trump ordering US negotiators to travel there on Monday. The uncertainty comes days before a Middle East ceasefire is due to expire, while Trump said there may be no…

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US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate

  • El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan’s Senate race.
  • He would be the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
  • He led Rogers by 5.6 percentage points with 80 per cent counted.

Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan’s Senate race, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His win matters as he prepares to replace retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters and has spoken about facing Islamophobic insults during the campaign. With 80 per cent of…

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Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm rebuke to Trump’s agenda

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • They flipped seven Senate seats and more than two dozen House seats.
  • Trump rejected the idea that the results reflected his presidency.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping midterm result, defeating Republican incumbents in several traditionally conservative states. The gains give the party greater power to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda and signal voter discontent, particularly over the cost of living. The party flipped seven…

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Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms

  • Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
  • They flipped at least six Senate seats.
  • Their gains included several traditionally Republican states.

Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections, a major setback for President Donald Trump that will reshape the rest of his presidency. Their gains across traditionally Republican states suggest a broad rejection of his leadership and give Democrats greater power…

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Adam Hamilton wins in Kansas to become state’s first Democrat in Senate since 1932

  • Adam Hamilton won Kansas’s Senate race with 51.1% of the vote.
  • He is the first Democrat elected to the seat since 1932.
  • Rising farm costs and Marshall’s medical billing record shaped the contest.

Adam Hamilton has defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall to win a US Senate seat for Kansas, the first Democrat elected to represent the state in the Senate since 1932. The result makes Kansas an unexpected battleground and adds to Democratic gains in Congress, amid voter frustration with Donald…

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Dollar falls while gold and US Treasury bonds rally as markets react to Democrats’ midterm election victory – business live

  • The dollar fell as gold and Treasury bonds rallied.
  • Democrats’ win may sharpen disputes over trade policy.
  • Datacentre costs and technology controls face greater scrutiny.

The dollar fell while gold and US Treasury bonds rallied after Democrats won the US midterm elections, as markets responded to the prospect of a divided government. Analysts said the result could increase pressure on the White House over trade and technology policy, with consequences for US trading…

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US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to Senate

  • Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate seat.
  • He will be the first Muslim US senator.
  • He campaigned against Aipac spending and for progressive causes.

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race and is set to become the first Muslim to serve in the US Senate when he takes office in January. His victory is significant both as a milestone in US political representation and as a win for a progressive campaign…

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