South Sudan Appoints Dead Man to Election Panel, as Political Crisis Grows
The government of President Salva Kiir has been accused of gross incompetence, as fighting between rebels and security forces pushes toward the capital.
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In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”
Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
How Bangladesh Went From Revolution to Elections
Bangladesh held the first national elections since a student revolution in the summer of 2024. Standing outside the Dhaka university, the epicenter of the student movement, New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das explains what the recent elections m…
Tarique Rahman Set to be New Prime Minister of Bangladesh
The Bangladesh National Party, led by Tarique Rahman, won the first elections in the country since a student-led movement toppled the government in 2024.
Bangladeshis Vote in Droves for Constitutional Change in Referendum
Eight out of 10 voters backed reforms intended to safeguard democracy and increase women’s participation in politics.
Tarique Rahman Is Elected Bangladesh’s New Leader
Tarique Rahman, the scion of a political dynasty, returned to sweep his party into government with a promise of change. Some have doubts.
Takaichi’s New Superpowers
Japan’s voters just gave their prime minister a huge mandate to transform her country. What comes next?
Young Voters in Bangladesh Have Demands for Thursday’s Election
Young voters, many of whom participated in a student-led revolution that toppled the government in 2024, hope the election will result in a new direction for the nation.
The Bangladesh Elections Are on Thursday. Here’s What to Know.
The national elections were the first since 2024, when a student movement ousted the prime minister of the South Asian country.