Trump blames Iran war for midterm defeat

The U.S. midterm elections resulted in a significant Democratic victory, with the party securing control of both the House and Senate. This outcome triggered internal Republican recriminations, as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed over the political costs of the war in Iran. Internationally, Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence for national security violations, underscoring Beijing's tightening control over the territory. Meanwhile, Hungary’s release of thousands of communist-era secret police files ignited a national debate regarding the balance between historical transparency and social reconciliation. Additional developments include the cancellation of a controversial Danish reality show involving a psychological hoax and South Korean public frustration over the government's failure to register Taekwondo with UNESCO, a delay that allowed North Korea to claim historical leadership of the martial art.