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Global Dynamics in a Year of Domestic Contestation and Political Shifts
In 2024, two devastating conflicts intensified: the war in Ukraine, and the escalating crisis in Gaza. In Ukraine,…
Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new Marxist president?
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Marxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow…
The polls have closed in Indonesia’s presidential election. Who’s in the running?
Today, almost 205 million Indonesians cast a vote for their new president. The three candidates are not new…
Ranil to contest presidential election as ‘Grand Alliance’ candidate
Transparency International urges CIABOC to crack down on corruption now that it has been given wide powers Accustomed…
Jailed Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Party Elects New Head Before Election
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently in jail facing what he says are more than 150 cases…
India’s Ruling Party Wins 3 of 4 States in Elections in a Boost for Prime Minister
NEW DELHI — India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won in three of four state elections, according to results…
Bangladesh Opposition Decries ‘Death of Democracy’ Ahead of Vote
DHAKA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s beleaguered opposition says the winner of the next general election will be…
Inflation Hurting Modi, but Still Likely to Win India’s 2024 Polls, Survey Shows
NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Indian voters are growing unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government due…
Pakistan Election Body Says Ready for National Polls in October
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s election body says it is ready to hold national elections in October if the legislative…
Challenges for 2024 Presidential Candidates in Eradicating Corruption
Brussels, Frankfurt (15/7 – 56) Bad habits die badly. Three hundred fifty years of Dutch colonial rule, where…