Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News
Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, is projected to emerge victorious in Uruguay’s run-off election for the presidency. He bested Alvaro…
Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote | Elections News
NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.A hard-right populist known for his opposition to…
In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ | Elections News
Political violence marred Mexico’s elections this year. And in Venezuela’s presidential race, protests accompanied a contested result and widespread allegations of electoral fraud. But in…
Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election | Elections News
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.The first round of presidential…
Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc | Elections News
Leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing government.Voting is under way in Uruguay’s…
How Modi won back India’s big economic prize five months after losing it | Politics News
New Delhi, India – An alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept elections to India’s second-largest state, Maharashtra, on Saturday,…
Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump is encouraging a Florida legislator who celebrated the killing of an American citizen by the Israeli military to run for…
Bitcoin continues to climb in extended surge following US elections
Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 (around €95,000) for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40%…
Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz withdraws as president-elect names Pam Bondi | US Election 2024 News
The former US congressman said he had become a ‘distraction’ following renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations.US conservative firebrand Matt Gaetz has announced that he…
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament | Elections News
Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in legislative elections,…
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’ | Politics News
Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned dozens of political prisoners, his office…
In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’ | Elections News
Pakur, India – Sitting at a dusty roadside tea stall with his friends in Bada Sanakad village in the tribal-dominated eastern Indian state of Jhakhand,…
US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect | Nicolas Maduro News
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election.The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez…
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters | Protests News
Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links.Police in Georgia…
Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland | Elections News
‘Irro’ took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s…
Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence | Elections News
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake picks a 21-member cabinet as he plans sweeping reforms, including a campaign promise of a new constitution.Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning President Anura…
Senegal votes as President Faye eyes parliamentary majority to push reforms | Elections News
More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.Polls have opened in Senegal’s parliamentary…
What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars? | Donald Trump News
During the final weeks of the 2024 United States presidential race, former President Donald Trump spoke with sympathy to Arab American and Muslim voters enraged…
Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests | Protests News
Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.Thousands of people are protesting in Georgia after the…
Gabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year | Elections News
Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.Gabon is voting in a referendum on whether to adopt…