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Yunus calls on Bangladeshis to vote in first elections since 2024 uprising

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to participate in Thursday’s general elections, describing the vote as a decisive moment in the country’s political transition following the 2024 uprising that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In......

US and Canada congratulate Japan’s Takaichi on historic election victory

The United States and Canada have extended their congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her party’s decisive victory in the recent general election, widely described as historic in postwar Japan. Senior US officials praised the scale of the Liberal Democratic Party’s......

Orbán describes Ukraine as an enemy during election campaign speech

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sparked controversy after publicly referring to Ukraine as an “enemy” during a campaign speech ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. Speaking at a political rally in the western city of Szombathely, Orbán accused Ukrainian......

Prime Minister Takaichi set to lead LDP to strong victory in snap elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to guide the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a decisive win in Sunday’s snap elections, according to projections from local media and polling agencies. The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, formed in January by members of the......

Japan votes as Prime Minister Takaichi seeks renewed mandate

Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap general election to renew the 465-seat House of Representatives, the powerful lower chamber of parliament. The vote represents a crucial political test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is seeking a fresh mandate to continue leading the country. Polling......

Trump intensifies attacks on the US electoral system ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump has renewed his offensive against the American electoral system, escalating his rhetoric and actions as the country heads toward high-stakes midterm elections this autumn—an electoral cycle that appears increasingly unfavorable for his party. In recent statements, Trump......

Israel’s 2026 budget clears first Knesset vote amid political uncertainty

Israel’s parliament has approved the first reading of the 2026 state budget, easing immediate political pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition but leaving the government facing crucial hurdles in the weeks ahead. The budget passed its initial vote with a narrow majority......

Morocco sets January 24 as deadline for voter registration ahead of 2026 elections

Moroccan authorities have set January 24 as the final deadline for citizens to register on the general electoral lists in preparation for the 2026 legislative elections. The announcement was made as part of the annual revision of voter rolls overseen by the Ministry of Interior. In a statement, the......

Egypt: pro-government parties win parliamentary elections

Egypt’s electoral authority has announced the final results of the country’s parliamentary elections, confirming a sweeping victory for parties aligned with President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. The vote, held in November, consolidates the dominance of pro-government forces within the National......