Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government
Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.
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Women in Power, and on the Right
Two G7 countries now have female leaders, and they have something in common.
Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.
Iraqis Head to the Polls
Iraq’s parliamentary election is being closely watched by the Trump administration, which is pressing the government to curb the influence of neighboring Iran.
Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.
Iraq is caught in a power struggle between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.
As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence
After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.
Mamdani’s Global Roots
There’s been outsize international attention on the next mayor of New York City. Today, I write about why.
Mail-In Ballots Solidify Narrow Win for Dutch Centrist Party
The center-left D66 party edged the far-right party of Geert Wilders in the popular vote, giving it the first crack at forming a new government.
After Days of Protests, Tanzania’s President Is Declared Election Winner
Election monitors and members of the European Parliament have questioned the election’s integrity, and violent protests have rocked the country.
Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election
The United Nations said at least 10 people had been killed. Opposition leaders claimed the death toll could be in the hundreds, and one official called for the military to step in.