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US midterms: Polls show Democrats ahead in battle for Congress

Democrats lead Republicans in national polling ahead of Tuesday's United States midterm elections, with new surveys showing the party gaining ground in several closely contested Senate races as voters express dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy. With all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, the elections will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress for the remaining two years of Trump's second term. A RealClearPolling average of surveys conducted through October 30 shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 43.1% on the generic congressional ballot, an 8.9-percentage-point advantage. An NBC News survey conducted October 28-30 found Democrats ahead 52% to 45%, while an Emerson College poll conducted October 24-26 put the gap at 10 points. The generic ballot measures nationwide preferences for congressional candidates rather than support in individual districts, meaning a nati...
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Trump backs Israel, rejects Palestinian state in UN speech

US President Donald Trump warned Russia he is prepared to impose strong economic measures over the war in Ukraine and rejected a global move toward recognition of a Palestinian state, in a combative speech to the UN General Assembly. In his first UN address since regaining power in January, Trump spoke to dozens of world leaders, many of whom have been alarmed to see the United States turn away from traditional alliances in favor of an isolationist "America First" policy. Trump threatened new tariffs on Russia unless US allies joined in imposing identical measures to force President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He planned to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later in the day. Read More: Major US allies break ranks on Palestine On the Middle East, Trump rejected recognition of a Palestinian state, echoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He called instead for a ceasefire-for-hostages deal to return all remaining captives taken in Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel. Trump also urged world leaders to adopt hardline migration policies, promoted his deportation record, and criticized the UN for failing to support his peace efforts. He mixed grievances with humor, mocking UN infrastructure after an escalator mishap and a faulty teleprompter during his speech. Since returning to office, Trump has cut foreign aid, imposed tariffs on allies and rivals, and pursued a narrower asylum framework, including requiring claims in the first country entered. UN Secretary-General António Guterres was expected to meet Trump formally later this week. US President Donald Trump addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US. PHOTO: REUTERS He also condemned moves by Western powers to recognise a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward "horrible atrocities" by Hamas. Trump urged world powers to focus on securing the release of hostages held in Gaza nearly two years after Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and triggered the Gaza war. France, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have all recognised a Palestinian state in the past two days. Their decisions, aimed at promoting a two-state solution and pressuring Israel, have drawn sharp opposition from Israel and the United States. Also Read: Many countries offer aid, staff to treat Gaza patients in West Bank "As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists, for their atrocities," Trump said. He demanded the immediate release of all hostages, both living and dead, and called for an immediate end to the Gaza war. The two-state solution, once the foundation of US-backed peace efforts, has collapsed, with Israel vowing no Palestinian state while waging war in Gaza. More than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to local health authorities, while Israel presses deeper into Gaza City. A UN commission said in a report Tuesday that Israel aims to establish permanent control over Gaza and secure a Jewish majority in the West Bank, citing widespread destruction of infrastructure and expanded buffer zones. Israel dismissed the findings.

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