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Why South Africa's local elections matter South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling. China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing. Cyprus: From ties with Russia to a strategic alignment with the US The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now, it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with the United States and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean. What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic' Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies as thousands flee their homes. Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy? The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears. Could the AI boom make borrowing more expensive in Europe? France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments. US midterm election: Why it's important and races to watch US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballots The Trump administration had appealed to the Supreme Court over claims that a list of more than 20,000 ballots in California include non-US citizens. US to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa. 8 ways the US midterm election could affect Donald Trump's Iran policy While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.