Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood
Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of central Gaza stepped out to vote on Saturday in their first municipal…
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Tough-on-Crime Firebrand Laura Fernandez Sweeps Costa Rica Election in Decisive Landslide Victory
Laura Fernandez, a right-wing political scientist known for her hardline stance on crime, has secured a commanding victory in Costa…
End of an Era: Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Moves Toward Disbandment After Prolonged Security Crackdown
Hong Kong’s political landscape is poised to change once again as the city’s last major opposition party prepares to decide…
Bangladesh Court Jails Ousted Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for 21 Years on Corruption Charges
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on corruption charges, marking another…