Elections

Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects

Voter frustration over soaring living expenses led to major setbacks for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the last two national elections.

Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?

More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.

Trump has no ‘formal plans’ to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

The White House declined to rule out the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near voting locations.

Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’

US President Donald Trump after signing a spending Bill at the White House on Feb 3.

Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Feb 8 election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, during a visit to U.S. Navy's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, Japan, October 28, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Cape Town mayor considers running for leader of key South African coalition partner

Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections

The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.

US spy chief’s office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard looks on during a press briefing, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura

Myanmar junta plans ‘super-body’ to tighten grip on military, new government

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

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