• Trump: War with Iran cost him the midterms
Trump calls it “largely true” that the war with Iran contributed to his defeat, though he maintains it was the right course of action. According to Reuters, Qatar is stepping up mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
• North Korea tests new anti-aircraft missile
• Yemen: 13 recruits killed in missile attack
An attack on a training center in Al-Dhalea left 65 people injured; the government blames the Houthis.
• Israel: Isaac Herzog – President of Israel weighs options, Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) remains unyielding –
Herzog is deciding whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot should get the first chance to form a government; Netanyahu has reiterated allegations of foreign interference.
• Cuba: Over 2.6 million people lack reliable access to piped water
In Havana alone, 536,000 people are affected (Xinhua).
