DEMOCRATS TAKE CONTROL OF US CONGRESS

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Republicans have lost control of Congress following the United States midterm elections, with Democrats securing majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE EXPOSES GLOBAL DIVISIONS

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The first day of the 81st UN General Assembly General Debate exposed sharp divisions over war, artificial intelligence, migration and Africa's place in global decision-making.

IRAN WARNS US OVER ECONOMIC PRESSURE

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Iran's new top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened US economic interests and warned countries against joining Washington's drive to tighten pressure on Tehran, days after President Donald Trump announced what he called an 'economic D-Day' against Iran.

TRUMP VOWS TO KEEP STRAIT OPEN

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US President Donald Trump said Iran wouldn't be 'charging' for the use of the Strait of Hormuz – and that he wouldn't let them 'take charge' – as he spoke from the White House in DC on Monday.

WORLD LEADERS WELCOME U.S.-IRAN PEACE DEAL

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Various world leaders voiced support for the U.S.-Iran peace deal announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday.

The peace deal is raising hopes of lower energy prices and greater stability across the Middle East after months of conflict.

CUBA REJECTS LATEST US EXECUTIVE ORDER

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Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, has rejected the latest United States executive order, signed by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Six NATO members pledge to defend Denmark and Greenland

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Six NATO members have vowed to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Greenland, with its vast mineral deposits and location north of the Arctic, is a semi-autonomous region of Denmark.