Mike Johnson says he will not seek to continue leading the Republican party

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• The National states: Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a defence agreement during a meeting between Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

• The National states: India is diversifying its oil imports to about 43 countries amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE becoming a major supplier.

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

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  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses (Original publication)

• The National states: British Airways has resumed flights between Heathrow and Dubai after an eight-month suspension caused by the Iran war.

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

• The National states: A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 in magnitude was recorded off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday evening.

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

• Mike Johnson states: Mike Johnson said he will not seek to continue leading the Republican party in the new Congress.

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  • MercoPress · 5 Nov · Republicans look for culprits after defeat: Speaker of Congress steps aside and Vance points to Iran (Original publication)
  • CBS News · 5 Nov · Republicans point fingers after massive midterms defeat; Jeffries runs for House speaker (Original publication)

• JD Vance states: JD Vance said losing the Senate for the next six years was a worthwhile cost if the war was worth it.

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  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections (Original publication)
  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses (Original publication)

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)
  • MercoPress · 5 Nov · Republicans look for culprits after defeat: Speaker of Congress steps aside and Vance points to Iran (Original publication)

• JD Vance states: JD Vance noted that many voters who supported Trump and Vance in 2024 switched to the Democrats in 2026.

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  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections (Original publication)
  • Mothership · 5 Nov · Obama, JD Vance agree US midterm elections were 'clear message' from voters to Republicans (Original publication)

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

• JD Vance states: Vance claimed the electorate's top demands were to end the war, focus on cost of living and inflation, prioritize America's interests, and change the relationship with Israel.

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  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections (Original publication)
  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses (Original publication)
  • Mothership · 5 Nov · Obama, JD Vance agree US midterm elections were 'clear message' from voters to Republicans (Original publication)

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  • The National · 5 Nov · Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights (Original publication)

• Danny Danon states: Danny Danon said the decision to attack Iran was made by the United States, not Israel.

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  • Middle East Eye · 5 Nov · Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses (Original publication)

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  • Mothership · 5 Nov · Obama, JD Vance agree US midterm elections were 'clear message' from voters to Republicans (Original publication)