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'Leaders all over the world understand that Trump is only there for two more years & then he's gone'

In American politics, the possession of presidential power does not necessarily guarantee the capacity to exercise it. Few contemporary leaders have embodied this contradiction as dramatically as Donald Trump. Following what political scientist Ian Bremmer describes as the most consequential electoral reversal for a governing party in more than half a century, the founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media argues that the United States has entered a new political phase: the beginning of the end of Trump's capacity to dominate the domestic and international agenda. In this wide-ranging interview

Tech stocks plunge as US midterm results fuel fears of tighter AI rules

Asian tech stocks fell sharply on Friday, with Seoul and Tokyo leading losses after a Wall Street sell-off driven by fears of tighter AI regulation following Democrats’ US midterm election victory. Many winning candidates pledged to curb data centre development amid opposition to the projects from across the political spectrum.

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Report from Asunción: uncertainty about Santiago Peña's whereabouts

Despite not being certain of the location of President Santiago Peña, the still president spoke in his official account of X and said that he would come to the political trial and exercise his right to defence, so the media assume that he is still in the country despite rumors that he already left Paraguayan territory. Our correspondent Flavia Borja extended our information.

Report from Paris: Trade unions record over a million protesters

At least 600,000 people in France participated in the mobilization for purchasing power and the defence of public services, according to the first figures of the Ministry of the Interior, while trade unions report more than a million and a half protesters. Our journalist Erika Olavarría told us what the demands were during the demonstrations and how the day took place.

Washington: Increased pressure on the Minister of Defence, Pete Higgsith, after the Congressional Democrats win.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Higgsith, faces threats of opening parliamentary investigations and claims to isolate him, following the victory of democrats by a majority of the Congressional Houses in the midterms. While President Donald Trump and his Deputy J. de Vance held the war against Iran responsible for the losses of the Republicans, the White House, Bhaigsith, is a prominent war defender, despite the growing criticism of his performance and the controversy that accompanied his tenure.

Israel: Eisenkot is advancing on Ntanyahu and Hertsog.

Having received the recommendation of 67 Vice-Presidents in the Knesset, compared with 46 Prime Minister Benjamin Ntanyahu, former Israeli Chief of Staff Gadi Aisenkot became closest to his mandate to form the next Government. President Isaac Hertzog is scheduled to announce his Sunday decision, amid complications regarding the position of the religious parties and the role of the two Arab lists that supported Iznkot, although his position on relying on them has not been resolved to form a government coalition.

Report from Asunción: Senate suspends vote on Peña's resignation for lack of quorum

The Senate suspended the session in which it voted whether to accept the resignation of President Santiago Peña or to proceed with a political trial after a quorum. According to our correspondent Flávia Borja, several legislators had left the room and hid in the bathrooms to not complete the majority of votes, so dozens of protesters on the outskirts are increasingly upset.

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Trump meets with Putin's envoy while US. U.S. Announces New Peace Talks for Ukraine

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed on Thursday, November 5 that he met at the White House with Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, but not with the Ukrainian representatives, who were also present at an event led by Melania Trump. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner announced that Washington will convene the first trilateral peace talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dabi next week since February.

Does Trump become a burden on the Republicans after the Congressional Democrats are overwhelmed?

Democrats are preparing to launch an offensive campaign against President Trump after winning the half-string elections, where members of the Tramb administration are expected to be held accountable, but the Democratic Party is not the only one who will cause the headaches, as members of the Republican Party will see the President as a burden adversely affecting their political ambition during the upcoming presidential elections. Details with Osama Hariri.

Marco Rubio denies plans to resign as 2028 speculation grows

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Rubio, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, declined to discuss his plans.