Liz Truss secretly lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ defense exports to China – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss secretly lobbied the British government to…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Biden’s election-year Gaza problem | Elections
NewsFeedPresident Joe Biden was recently heckled at a campaign event over his stance against a ceasefire in Gaza. Polling suggests Biden could lose support from…
Taiwan’s Tsai and Lai welcome US support as Beijing fumes over election | Elections News
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect William Lai Ching-te have hailed the support of the United States for the self-ruled island in meetings with an…
The ‘dirty dozen’ of Davos – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s that time of year again: Leaders, business titans, philanthropists and celebs descend on…
Asia Mixed on Taiwan Elections, Ahead of China MLF: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian stocks are poised for a broadly mixed open in the wake of reinforced bets of Federal Reserve rate cuts and Taiwan’s…
Trump leads opponents in popularity; Biden approval hits new low: US poll | Elections News
At least 70 percent of Republican adults would reportedly be satisfied with Trump as the party’s presidential nominee. Donald Trump is ahead of his Republican…
European officials visit Ukraine with pledges of more support – POLITICO
Europe’s leaders and top officials are descending on Kyiv with pledges of fresh support as Russia continues its relentless air attacks against Ukraine. Newly appointed…
Who is Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te? | Elections News
William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), who is seen as a “dangerous separatist” by China, has won Taiwan’s presidential election. Lai,…
India Opposition Leader Begins Two-Month Trek Ahead of Elections
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe leader of India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, will set off on a march Sunday that will see him…
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election | Elections News
Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party…
World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’ | Elections News
China said “reunification” with Taiwan was still “inevitable” after president-elect William Lai Ching-te won Saturday’s pivotal election on the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as…
Russia unleashes barrage of rockets, drones across Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia launched a wave of rocket and drone attacks against several regions of Ukraine on Saturday morning, a day after the U.K. announced a security…
Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections | Elections News
William Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential elections, despite China’s warnings not to vote for him. Lai, from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), took…
Five things you need to know about William Lai – POLITICO
TAIPEI — Forget Xi Jinping or Joe Biden for a second. Meet Taiwan's next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations —…
China skeptic wins Taiwan presidency in snub to Beijing – POLITICO
TAIPEI — William Lai, a China skeptic with a track record supporting independence, won the Taiwanese presidential election on Saturday in a result that risks…
Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs | Elections News
Taipei, Taiwan – Voters have cast their ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections, with the first results expected to be announced later…
I’m preparing for China’s war on Taiwan | Close Up | Elections
This Taiwanese citizen is taking up arms in preparation for what he believes is an imminent Chinese invasion. “I think China will invade Taiwan between…
Republican caucuses? Iowa’s Arabs and Muslims are more concerned with Gaza | Elections News
Des Moines, Iowa – National media, political pundits and United States presidential hopefuls all converged on the state capital of Des Moines this week, as…
Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa’s elections | Corruption News
The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting. South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has joined forces…