Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate
Laura Fernandez, President Chaves’s protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.
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Iraq presidential vote delayed as Kurdish blocs struggle to pick candidate
Whoever is nominated from the two Kurdish parties still needs approval from the Shia and Sunni blocs in the parliament.
Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting
Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party’s role in negative impact of ICE operation.
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
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.
Published On 25 Jan 2026
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.
