Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.
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Bangladesh slams India over fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s first public address
Dhaka says it is ‘shocked’ the ousted leader was allowed to speak at news conference, her first since the 2024 uprising.
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Cornel West on power, empire, Gaza and why love must remain a political act
Academic and activist discusses what he sees as moral collapse in US and leadership crisis in the Democratic Party.
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Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Conditions in Kenya are ripe for the weaponisation of violence in the presidential vote. It is up to Kenyans to stop it.
Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years
To Lam will continue to lead Vietnam’s Communist Party amid pledges to continue rapid reform of country’s economy.
Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election
Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country’s first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council
The Trump administration’s message comes as Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council faces pressure to hold elections.
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster
The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup
The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.
Bangladesh’s latest election battlegrounds: TikTok, Facebook, YouTube
On-the-ground campaigning kicks off on Thursday, but parties have been locked in online battles for month.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7
New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.
