The Beijing Hour

The US Democratic Party has scored historic victories in the midterm elections to regain control of both chambers of Congress (01:03). Russia and Ukraine are preparing for US-mediated peace talks next week (13:47). Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a landmark climate treaty aimed at limiting global warming (19:56).

China's top diplomat has called for dialogue and negotiation to resolve Middle East conflicts during talks with Iranian and Saudi officials in Beijing (01:05). Congressional candidates in the US have made their final arguments to voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections (06:54). China's central bank has conducted the third operation of the Securities, Funds, and Insurance companies Swap Facility (36:13).

The Chinese president has told the visiting Omani sultan that Beijing is willing to strengthen coordination with Arab countries to restore peace and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East (01:08). Iran says two oil tankers have caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting what it calls an unauthorized route (06:00). A UN environment official has shared her thoughts on China's marine ecosystem restoration efforts and lessons for global conservation (16:20).

The CPC has pledged to strengthen Party building in emerging sectors and step up efforts to combat corruption (01:09). The Chinese president has held meetings with his Swiss and German counterparts in Beijing (17:05). Spain is in the middle of a three-day mourning period for 69 people killed in a high-speed train crash (22:50).

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has held its fifth plenary session, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance (01:09). Spain has declared three days of mourning after a collision between two high-speed trains killed at least 68 people (14:35). Israel's Central Elections Committee says final results from the country's election are expected on Thursday (22:31).