Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president | Politics News
Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the country’s president, ending a power vacuum that lasted for more than two years. Aoun secured…
Tonga elects new prime minister after predecessor’s sudden resignation | Government News
‘Aisake Valu Eke, former finance minister, is set to lead the Pacific nation until elections in November 2025.Tonga has elected a new leader by secret…
Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC and passes on NFL draft
Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant…
Namibia elects its first female president | Newsfeed
NewsFeedNamibia has elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. The vote was marred by technical troubles and her rivals say they will challenge…
Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president | Elections News
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off.Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia’s…
Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock | Politics News
Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.Iraq’s parliament has elected Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, a prominent Sunni…
In a first, casino hub Macau elects chief executive born in mainland China | News
Former judge Sam Hou Fai receives 394 out of 398 votes cast in an election where he was the sole candidate.Former judge Sam Hou Fai…
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
1 of 4 | Japan's Parliement on Tuesday elected Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida who stepped down earlier this year. Photo by…
Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy | Elections News
Nation puts faith in Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economy after the worst financial crisis in decades.Anura Kumara Dissanayake has…
‘Vote for change’: South Africa elects government as ANC legacy on trial | Elections News
Johannesburg, South Africa – Mpimo Hlavanganwane is far younger than South Africa’s democracy. The 23-year-old grew up in Chiawelo, the same area of Soweto that…
Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister | Elections News
Former foreign minister wins support of 31 legislators in 50-member house in an election closely watched by China, US and Australia. Legislators in the Solomon…
Slovakia elects new president amid divisions over Ukraine war | Elections News
Russia and Ukraine a key point of contention between two leading candidates who went into the election neck and neck. Voters in Slovakia went to…
Hungary parliament elects new president following scandal | Politics News
Parliament approves appointment of Tamas Sulyok, 67, a Constitutional Court chief, to replace Katalin Novak. Hungary’s parliament has elected a political novice as president after…