
Republican losses in US midterms signal potential shift in Iran war strategy, though experts remain skeptical of diplomatic progress.
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Democrats won control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, flipping states that previously supported Donald Trump. The war in Iran is identified as a key factor in Republican losses.
As Republican losses in the US midterm elections highlight how unpopular the war in Iran is, all eyes are on Washington’s next moves and whether the election results could set the stage for a quicker end to the conflict.
However, experts remain sceptical, arguing that while the results will cripple the Trump administration and force it to rethink its strategy, they leave the broader US position unchanged, making a protracted war far more likely than diplomatic talks.
Democrats seized full control of the US Congress on Tuesday after a devastating defeat for Republicans, flipping deep-red states, including Texas and Kansas, that backed US President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Wang Zhong, Secretary of the Wuxi County Committee of the Communist Party of China, announced at a press conference in Chongqing that Wuxi County will focus on the "15th Five-Year Plan" and build a "bridgehead" city in the adjacent areas of Chongqing, Shaanxi and Hubei through five major measures, focusing on the development of specialty industries, urban and rural integration, cross-provincial collaboration and ecological tourism, and strive to achieve a GDP exceeding 20 billion yuan in 2030.

New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Heran accepted an exclusive interview with the radio station. Regarding the Changhua County Magistrate election, he said that Wei Pingzheng's election has shown hope, and revealed that Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huimei has begun to assist the election. Liu Heran emphasized that he would continue to go south to assist in the election, aiming to recruit 40% of undecided voters in the polls, and affirmed Wei Pingzheng's professionalism and policy mastery.

After the midterm elections in the United States, Congress is facing a generational change, with many senior pro-Taiwan lawmakers leaving office. This article analyzes the stance of the new congressmen on Taiwan, the differences in the diplomatic views of progressive factions, and Taiwan’s congressional strategy on issues such as the Double Taxation Avoidance Bill.

Macau's first national security case was pronounced, with former legislator Au Kam-san sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for subversion of state power and other crimes. The family members claimed that the trial was unfair and that they were unable to visit. The European Union and human rights organizations expressed concern about this, and the Macau government reiterated its firm stance on safeguarding national security.

The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading to increase the allowance for veteran farmers to 15,000 yuan per month, which will take effect retroactively in July this year. Changhua County Magistrate candidate Chen Suyue expressed doubts about this, worrying that the lack of sound financial resources will crowd out funds for farmland water conservancy and infrastructure construction, and called on farmers to consider the sustainability of policies and financial planning.
Japan’s House of Representatives voted on the 6th to pass the food and beverage consumption tax reduction bill promoted by the Gao City Government. The bill was opposed by the opposition party and some Liberal Democratic Party members due to unclear financial resources. Four Liberal Democratic Party members including Shigeru Ishiba withdrew before the vote. The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration.