How are US midterms different from presidential elections? What to know before 2026 pollsUS midterm elections differ from presidential contests in turnout, electorate composition and what voters decide. Midterms typically draw f...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
What are US midterm elections, and why do they matter?US midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term, with all 435 House seats and roughly one-third of Senate seat...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Hubert Humphrey: ‘What I have concluded about life is that when all is said and done, we must forgive each other, and redeem each other, and move on’ Ex-US Vice President on forgiveness and moving forwardIn his 1984 Democratic National Convention speech, activist Jesse Jackson recalled visiting former US Vice President Hubert Humphrey three ...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Traditional TV ads may be over, TikTok and podcasts are changing political campaignsPolitical strategists predict that by 2028, artificial intelligence will revolutionize campaign operations, allowing for hyper-targeted mes...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seatsThe 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 sea...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Mid term election 2026 in the US: When is the vote and what you need to knowUS midterm elections 2026: The upcoming US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026, affecting various congressional and state ...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document showsThe US Export-Import Bank plans to provide up to $7 billion in financing for critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, as Washing...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Macron denounces Trump's Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shame in UN farewellEmmanuel Macron addressed the United Nations, criticizing Donald Trump's claims of peace in Gaza and noting the ongoing humanitarian crisis...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Global Markets: French bond spread at highest since 2012 as default insurance spikesAmid rising investor concerns surrounding France's fiscal health leading up to next year's elections, risk premiums on French government bo...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
AI startup Mantic raises $25 million for superhuman forecastingResults from the summer 2026 Metaculus Cup, an online forecasting tournament that wrapped up this month, showed the London-based startup ha...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
New York 17: Can Mike Lawler hold a district Kamala Harris won?New York’s 17th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched House races in the country. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is seekin...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Two Dan Sullivans and one Democratic comeback reshape Alaska’s Senate raceAlaska offers Democrats an unlikely but credible Senate opportunity. Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Sen. Dan...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Maine: Can Susan Collins survive another Democratic challenge?Maine’s Senate contest pits Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, with the race attracting national attention becaus...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
North Carolina: Can Roy Cooper break the Republican Senate hold?North Carolina is one of the clearest Democratic pickup opportunities in the 2026 Senate elections. Republican nominee Michael Whatley is d...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Kash Patel to face Senate heat over travel, 2020 election probeFBI Director Kash Patel will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Democrats will question his leadership and use of tax...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Christine Lagarde wades into French poll politicsLagarde has refused to rule out an exit from the ECB before her term ends in October 2027, and news that her memoir, Lady First, will arriv...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
NATO will stay 'strong' whoever wins French election: Chief Mark RutteMark Rutte, NATO's chief, affirmed the alliance's resilience irrespective of France's upcoming presidential election results. He is optimis...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST