Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead | Elections News

Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead | Elections News

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections but the opposition makes significant gains. The governing Mongolian People’s Party retained a slim majority in the country’s parliament with the opposition Democratic Party making major gains, according to preliminary results reported early Saturday. Mongolia’s Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene…

Re-energized Biden comes out swinging after dreadful Trump debate | Joe Biden News

Re-energized Biden comes out swinging after dreadful Trump debate | Joe Biden News

President Joe Biden says he ‘fully intends’ to win the November election at a fiery campaign rally in North Carolina, brushing aside calls to step down. US President Joe Biden sought to project an image of confidence during a rally in North Carolina after a woeful performance in a debate…

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t | Politics News

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t | Politics News

Johannesburg, South Africa – Nearly a month since landmark national elections saw the African National Congress (ANC) lose its majority for the first time, forcing it to form a coalition to govern South Africa, a deadlock stemming from the allocation of cabinet positions threatened to topple the whole house of…

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left | Elections

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left | Elections

“Nobody thought we could do it, and we still did it,” Marine Tondelier, the leader of the French Green Party, said as she rejoiced the formation of the Nouveau Front populaire (New Popular Front), an alliance of left-wing parties ready to fight in the snap French legislative elections on June…

‘No way I can vote Labour’: Will pro-Palestine Brits sway the UK election? | Politics News

‘No way I can vote Labour’: Will pro-Palestine Brits sway the UK election? | Politics News

London, United Kingdom – Tim Flynn, a 71-year-old retired National Heath Service psychotherapist, has voted for the Labour Party all his life. But on July 4, he plans to protest against the party, with a pencil. He will mark a cross on his ballot paper next to his local Green…

Mongolians vote amid anger over corruption, sluggish economy | Elections News

Mongolians vote amid anger over corruption, sluggish economy | Elections News

The ruling Mongolian People’s Party is expected to win another term despite concerns over its rule. Polls have opened in Mongolia where the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) is widely expected to secure victory despite deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. Voters across the vast…

Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election | Politics News

Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election | Politics News

Tehran, Iran – As Iran’s presidential election draws closer, the field of candidates has become narrow after two withdrawals, with a sense of suspense lingering as the fate of the election hangs on who stays as two of the strongest candidates are reportedly negotiating. Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani and government…

Contenders quit race ahead of Iran’s presidential poll as campaigning ends | Elections News

Contenders quit race ahead of Iran’s presidential poll as campaigning ends | Elections News

Withdrawal of two candidates comes ahead of snap election after death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Two candidates in Iran’s presidential election have withdrawn from the race as campaigning ended a day ahead of the vote. Alireza Zakani, the mayor of the capital, Tehran, said on Thursday…

Sunak, Starmer clash in final TV debate before UK general election | Elections News

Sunak, Starmer clash in final TV debate before UK general election | Elections News

Event in central city of Nottingham covered issues from health to immigration with polls afterwards suggesting a tie. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer have faced off in their final televised debate ahead of the United Kingdom election, going head-to-head over issues from health to immigration…

As Biden and Trump prep for the 2024 presidential debate, what’s at stake? | US Election 2024 News

As Biden and Trump prep for the 2024 presidential debate, what’s at stake? | US Election 2024 News

Washington, DC – It began with a quote made famous by actor Clint Eastwood. “Make my day,” United States President Joe Biden said in a video challenging his Republican adversary, former President Donald Trump, to two debates in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. The first airs this Thursday….