Paraguay Picks a New President: What You Need to Know
The South American nation is deciding between a candidate from the entrenched conservative party and two opposition candidates: an anti-corruption crusader and a far-right firebrand.
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Your Tuesday Briefing: China Walks Back Ambassador’s Comments
Also, Beijing is trying to control chatbots and Thailand prepares for tense elections.
Thaksin Shinawatra’s Daughter Enters Thailand Election
An ousted populist’s daughter seeks office, fueling concerns that the return of a divisive political dynasty may revive instability, too.
DeSantis, an Enigma on Foreign Policy, Praises U.S.-Japan Ties in Tokyo
The Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, had a chance to buff up his foreign policy credentials, after criticism from fellow Republicans over his comments on Ukraine.
Elisabeth Kopp, Swiss Politician Who Made History, Dies at 86
In 1984 she became the first woman elected to the country’s governing council, but a scandal prevented her from being the first woman to serve as president.
Your Friday Briefing
The U.S. prepares for a possible evacuation of its embassy in Sudan.
Democrats’ Numbers Problem
We look at the costs of Dianne Feinstein’s absence to the Democratic Party’s agenda.