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.
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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.
Japan’s Hard-Line Prime Minister Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saw over the biggest electoral victory in her hard-line party’s history in a snap election, according to results published by Japan’s public broadcaster.
Venezuela Rearrests Key Opposition Leader Hours After Releasing Him
Hours after releasing Juan Pablo Guanipa, a centrist opposition party leader, the Venezuelan interim government took him back into custody after it said he breached the terms of his release conditions.
How Japan’s Leader, Sanae Takaichi, Rescued Her Party from the Abyss
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, harnessed her personal popularity and a shift to the right among voters to achieve a record election win.
Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early
The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.
China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.