MPs defeat Johnson’s bid to force early polls
British MPs on Monday defeated yet another attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to force an early election, just hours after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to three months.
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Officials tout economic and social achievements
A press conference to underscore the government’s achievements.
Abe’s ruling bloc set for huge upper house polls win
Abe’s ruling bloc was forecast to win a solid majority in an upper house election.
Japan kicks off upper house polls campaigns
Campaigning began on Thursday for Japan’s July 21 upper house election, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling bloc expected to keep a majority but perhaps with fewer seats, clouding hopes of achieving his goal of revising the pacifist constitution.
Trump launches re-election bid
President Donald Trump launched his 2020 reelection campaign Tuesday much the same way he rode to power in 2016 – with a raucous, nationalist rally stirring fear of illegal immigration and vowing to fight for blue collar workers.
Thai parties meet to discuss deal to keep coup leader as PM
Two Thai political parties were meeting leaders of a pro-army party yesterday to discuss a possible deal to keep military junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha on as prime minister more than two months after a disputed election.
Troops flood Jakarta streets over unrest
Tens of thousands Indonesian troops are deployed on the streets of Jakarta.
Six dead in Indonesia post-polls unrest
Six people died in civil unrest that gripped parts of Jakarta, the governor said.
Exit polls show Modi set for second term: BJP
BJP party says an “overwhelming” vote is in favour of a second term for Modi.
Morrison coalition wins majority
Australia’s conservative coalition secured an outright parliamentary majority following a shock election victory.
Council election campaign kicks off
Political parties which registered to join the provincial and district council election have started their campaigning today.
In India election, a $14 software tool helps overcome WhatsApp controls
WhatsApp clones are helping Indian digital marketers bypass anti-spam restrictions.
Trump risks voter ire over China tariffs
Some states that helped propel him to victory in 2016,have been hit hard.
India’s foreign policy after the election
One of three possible outcomes will likely eventuate by the time the upcoming Indian election reaches its end. First, Prime Minister Modi leads the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to an emphatic victory and emerges with a significant single-party majority in the 543 member Lok Sabha.
Indonesia General Election 2019: The Party for Democracy in Cambodia
Indonesian citizens in Cambodia also had an opportunity to exercise their right to vote at five polling stations (Phnom Penh, Bavet, Chrey Thom, Poipet and Sihanoukville) on 8-14 April 2019.
Istanbul mayoral polls to be re-run
Turkey’s top election body orders a re-run of Istanbul’s mayoral election after Erdogan complained about the shock defeat.
The big battle for Java: Key in struggle for power
Indonesia has just concluded the third direct presidential election in the country’s history. Exit polls projected incumbent Jokowi’s victory with an increased proportion of votes compared to 2014.
Modi rides on nationalist fervor to keep edge in polls
Modi is rallying his nationalist base ahead of the world’s biggest election.
Netanyahu wins record fifth term as PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins the Israeli national election.
Israelis vote in polls crucial to Nethanyahu’s grip on power
Israelis began voting in an election that could see Netanyahu dethroned.
Manipulation fears mount over Thai polls
Thailand’s first general election’s results are still unclear.
Thai army chief warns against polls protests
Thailand’s army chief warns against protests after a disputed election.
AKP challenges Istanbul, Ankara polls results
AK Party submits objections to local election results in Istanbul and Ankara.
How to beat a populist candidate
The progressive reformer Zuzana Caputova’s victory in Slovakia’s presidential election suggests that populists’ biggest strength is a weak opposition.
Trudeau sticks to guns over scandal
Trudeau’s insistence that there is little wrong with how he is handling the worst crisis of his tenure could cost him re-election.
Making policy a part of Indonesian politics
With voting less than a month away, it would be ambitious and unrealistic to expect a drastic change of political attitude throughout the remaining period of the Indonesian election.
Thai opposition activists protest against polls commission
More than 100 opposition activists protested in central Bangkok on Sunday.
Thai opposition lays claim to form government
Pheu Thai party said it had formed a “democratic front” with six other parties.
Thai polls ‘heavily tilted’: Monitors
The run-up to Thailand’s weekend vote was “heavily tilted” to benefit a party close to the ruling military junta.
President Widodo’s lead over challenger shrinking: Poll
A new Indonesian election survey shows Widodo’s big lead over his challenger.
