elections

Israel holds elections as opposition bloc leads exit polls

Netanyahu pressures military for Iran strikes as opposition gains ground in Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister faces a potential loss of parliamentary seats while attempting to secure a renewed military offensive against Tehran.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term as Brazil President

The victory marks the first time a Brazilian leader has won a second round after losing the first since the country returned to civilian rule in 1985.

Pakistan Election Commission proposes rules to curb AI-driven voter deception

The measures aim to prevent deepfakes and automated bots from manipulating public opinion while requiring clear labels on all AI-assisted campaign content.

Israel holds first election since 7 October Hamas attacks

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a new mandate with Donald Trump's endorsement as the country faces a complex multi-party voting landscape.

President Zardari congratulates Lula da Silva on Brazilian re-election

Zardari highlighted the need to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and agriculture while seeking stronger ties at multilateral forums.

Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat to student-led movement in Serbian snap election

The shift in power follows mass protests sparked by a fatal train station canopy collapse that killed 16 people in Novi Sad.

Serbia parliamentary election sees 46 percent turnout by mid-day

The 6.45 million eligible voters are casting ballots until 20:00, with the Student List placing 250 candidates on the ballot.

Israel closes West Bank crossings for Tuesday elections

The move restricts movement for Palestinian workers and residents as the country prepares for a high-stakes vote amid ongoing military operations.

Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate election certification

The lawsuit follows the Alaska Supreme Court's rejection of previous attempts to remove the second Sullivan from the ballot.

Brazil presidential candidates accuse Meta of election interference ahead of runoff

The allegations follow reports of AI-generated misinformation and a failure by the social media giant to comply with court orders for equal treatment.

Election Commission appoints officials for Islamabad local government polls

The appointments establish the administrative framework for the local government elections scheduled to take place on 20 December.

Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency re-election

The governing body's endorsement comes as the confederation considers moving the Asian Cup to 2028 and faces tournament postponements.

US Embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of November midterms

The embassy cited meetings with Democrats and calls for retaliatory tariffs against the US as evidence of the interference.

Farrukh Majeed Bala elected President of Sui Northern Executive Officers Association

The new leadership will oversee the association's operations for the 2026–28 term following a formal election process.

Election Commission orders Islamabad local government election schedule

The ruling emphasizes that holding these local polls is a mandatory requirement under the Constitution and existing electoral laws.

District Voter Education Committee holds mock polls and awareness sessions

The five-month plan aims to increase electoral participation by familiarising students and youth with the voting process.

Brazil deforestation rates hit record lows in Amazon and savanna regions

The Cerrado savanna saw a 23.8% drop in deforestation as President Lula works toward a goal of zero illegal deforestation by 2030.

Donald Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for upcoming Israeli prime minister election

The endorsement comes as Israel prepares for a national vote following military actions against Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

Pakistan government rejects neutral venue for talks with opposition

The government maintains that the Prime Minister's Office is the only appropriate site for negotiations as the state owns the premises.

Donald Trump holds rally in Tennessee to support Republican candidates

The former president used the appearance to reiterate his core policy platform of border security and tax cuts to a local audience.

Israel marks third anniversary of Hamas attack amid high military alert

Memorial events are planned across Israel to honour the victims of the October 7 assault, while the defence minister placed the military on high alert.

Tobias Rausch Elected Speaker in Saxony-Anhalt Parliament Amid Political Concerns

Domestic intelligence classifies the AfD as right-wing extremist in Saxony-Anhalt.

Green members adopt policy treating Zionism as racism at party conference

The vote immediately strained relations, leading Labour figures to rule out future cooperation with the Green Party.