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All rights reserved.300en-usThu, 05 Nov 2026 00:14:03 ESThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1104/israel-us-relationship-democrats-midterms?icid=rss1f170238e7af2b572c35024c7b87a5c2Analysts say the Democrats’ success in the midterms could reshape U.S.-Israel ties.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:21:09 ESTDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/1104/Johannesburg-anc-zille-south-africa?icid=rss503b1e0200bc337dcdd0cc1e6bf7fdc7A social-media-savvy septuagenarian is leading the race for mayor of South Africa’s largest city, speaking to a broader decline in loyalty toward the long-ruling African National Congress.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:58:26 ESTRyan Lenora Brownhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1103/israel-herzog-netanyahu-election-president-unity?icid=rssd97e9cadefb15e44af3ec703c6248920All eyes are on Israel’s President Isaac Herzog as he prepares to give the nod to a member of parliament to form a new government after inconclusive elections.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:41:59 ESTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1103/artists-israeli-palestinian-canceled-free-speech?icid=rss11bca5538d12147972a2dda181ba60bcWriters and musicians are using their profiles to make political points, but they run the risk of being canceled for their views. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:16 ESTMark Rice-Oxleyhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1102/germany-cars-automakers-volkswagen-ev-china-strikes?icid=rss33d7752b77489cf8471ed6fda33efc6dGermany’s auto industry has hit a bump in the road, as its cars and manufacturing methods fall behind those of competitors in the U.S. and China.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:35:24 ESTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1102/seychelles-tortoises-bbc-afghanistan-costa-rica-prison?icid=rssce92d0a5fe6c90077c15a12c70109d00Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:17 ESTRyan Lenora BrownTim BackshallFred WeirMatthew Bellhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1102/reporters-on-the-job-1102?icid=rss017695e08011905afda6a5043ed0c0f7Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:10 ESTScott PetersonMelanie Stetson FreemanSarah MatusekDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1101/ukraine-grain-trade-breadbasket-russia-war-ports?icid=rss2c35cd5ec06b3a28f8deb52875bb3921Ukraine’s agricultural exports are under fire from Russia once again. Between drone attacks and rising diesel prices, the whole industry is strained.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:05:12 ESTDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/1101/china-breadbasket-food-security-innovation?icid=rss1d67019e3c63c5e88519fe3f54bae98fChinese leader Xi Jinping has doubled down on making food security a top strategic priority, on the same level as hardening China’s military or building up energy stockpiles.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:05:10 ESTAnn Scott Tysonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1030/persian-gulf-arabs-security-alliances-europe-asia?icid=rss0dac9f7678d2e1b8f166ff32f7f7c092The Iran war has exposed Gulf Arab states’ vulnerabilities, including through their reliance on a U.S. whose priorities are diverging from their own.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:57:59 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1030/gaza-reaction-israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot?icid=rssd95e29870e90b6cb3377f0adf2676e5dAs coalition negotiations begin in Israel, many Gazans hope to see the opposition bring an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:17:26 EDTGhada Abdulfattahhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1029/russia-ukraine-war-peace-talks-trump-china-zelenskyy?icid=rssc5c5e8a5c1f47ff6f4c05ce38cc33b49The United States may be pushing a peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, but neither country seems interested in discussing it – especially Russia.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:33:15 EDTFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/1029/machado-venezuela-oil-maduro-trump?icid=rssc98f6e41130a37e0c2f05a01d62970daAs Venezuela transitions from the ouster of its authoritarian leaders, the return of María Corina Machado could alter the course of politics in the South American nation.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:11 EDTTibisay Zeahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/1029/china-communist-party-purges-plenum?icid=rss5bf58799bc9b115ff6acf11890cf4287The Chinese Communist Party’s top members wrapped up their annual summit Thursday, with noticeably leaner ranks.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:53:01 EDTAnn Scott Tysonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1028/israel-elections-stalemate-netanyahu-opposition-arabs?icid=rssb811373715b1b0a6fddceb98fe0a7f38There are three main options for Israel’s political path forward. None would be simple or easy.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:56 EDTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1028/serbia-student-list-plan-russia-vucic-president?icid=rss6d610a3e817ef050afa1a94cafdfb708Serbia’s elections may have resulted in shock, but the incoming Student List bloc says it won’t be revolutionary as it brings about promised change.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:03:24 EDTRadmilo Markovićhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/1028/sudan-war-gold-hunger-famine-emergency-response-rooms?icid=rss7c7528a7a67fcbeb1d410b91cfb153dfSince May, the Sudanese pound has lost more than half of its value, pushing up food prices and putting more pressure on overstretched aid groups. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:09:25 EDTMat Nashedhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1027/israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot-knesset?icid=rss854eabd59e31a2b1a9e621d77b1db46eExit polls published by Israeli news networks showed the country on track for another political stalemate. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:09:39 EDTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1027/iran-israel-trump-threats-futility-lessons?icid=rss7f6929e9c2caba4cb8f781e11144d05bThe push in the U.S. and Israel toward renewing major hostilities with Iran, after months of relative stalemate, is raising questions about what lessons have been learned – or not – by previous destructive rounds.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:20:30 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1027/israeli-expat-voters-netanyahu-democracy-gaza-iran?icid=rss745547f2a2f11c92789dddd158c6ca75Democracy. The Hamas attack. Wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu’s long tenure. For Israelis returning home to vote, the list of momentous issues is long.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTIlan Ben ZionDina Kraft