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US to restrict visas for Bangladeshis who undermine elections
The US announced a new policy on Wednesday that will restrict visas to Bangladeshi citizens who challenge the democratic election process in their ... World News -
Indian opposition to boycott inauguration of new parliament
India’s opposition parties on Wednesday said they would boycott the inauguration of a glitzy new parliament building, accusing Prime Minister Narendra ... World News -
US senators urge Biden to voice need for Lebanon president not loyal to Hezbollah
Senators Bob Menendez and Jim Risch said they were “discouraged” by the ongoing political deadlock, which they said was engineered by Hezbollah and its allies, like Speaker Nabih Berri. World News -
Kuwaiti prime minister selects new cabinet: State news agency
Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah has appointed a new finance minister as part of a cabinet reshuffle that left other major roles ... Gulf -
Deal to restore democratic transition in Sudan delayed again
A dispute between Sudan’s military and a paramilitary group again forced the delay of signing a deal with politicians to restore the country’s ... Middle East -
India’s Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group
India’s top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he was being targeted ... World News -
Mexico’s top court suspends controversial electoral reform bill
Mexico’s Supreme Court suspended a controversial electoral reform bill on Friday after it was slammed by the country’s political opposition as an ... World News -
Ruling party likely to sweep Kazakh parliamentary election
Kazakhstan votes in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday widely expected to cement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power and complete a ... World News -
Two Israels face off as justice overhaul deepens the divide
The day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right, religious government was sworn in on Dec. 29, a popular chat show host asked whether ... Middle East -
Israeli protesters block highway as government presses on with judicial overhaul
Israeli protesters blocked the main highway from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Wednesday, as lawmakers were set to plough ahead with a contentious judicial ... Middle East -
Israel parliament gives initial approval to judicial reform bill
The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a ... Middle East -
‘Pump the brakes,’ US envoy tells Netanyahu on judicial changes
The US envoy to Israel said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should slow progress on a contentious judicial overhaul that could make it harder for ... Middle East -
India’s BJP slams George Soros for saying Adani’s troubles will weaken PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party accused billionaire financier-philanthropist George Soros of trying to undermine India’s democracy on Friday by ... World News -
Israeli economy in danger, central bank panelist says after resignation
A voting member of the Bank of Israel’s monetary committee stepped down, saying the country’s democracy is in danger, marking one of the ... Economy -
Israel’s PM Netanyahu races ahead to implement hard-line agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government has wasted no time implementing its ultra-nationalist agendaPrime Minister Benjamin ... Middle East -
Senegal lawmakers get 6-month jail sentence for assaulting colleague
A court in Senegal sentenced two lawmakers on Monday to six months in jail for assaulting a pregnant colleague on Dec. 1 during an acrimonious ... World News -
Nepalis cast their votes for a new government to revive economy
Millions of Nepalis went to the polls on Sunday to choose a new government to steer the Himalayan country through a time of economic peril.For the ... World News -
Democrats keep control of US Senate, crush Republican ‘red wave’ hopes
Democrats held onto control of the US Senate, handing a major victory to President Joe Biden and extinguishing hopes of the “red wave” that ... World News -
Myanmar must get ‘democratic transition back on track immediately:’ UN chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged the Myanmar junta to “immediately” restart democracy, saying it was the only way to stop the “unending ... World News -
Lebanon sets Oct. 13 session to again try to elect a head of state
Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri has set a new parliament session to elect a head of state on Oct. 13, just a few weeks before President Michel ... Middle East -
EU lawmakers call Hungary ‘electoral autocracy’, no longer a ‘full democracy’
Hungary is no longer a “full democracy” and the EU needs to do everything to bring it back into line with European values, the European Parliament ... World News -
Early results suggest rejection of Chile’s new constitution referendum
Voters who rejected Chile’s proposed new constitution in a referendum outnumbered supporters 62.20 percent versus 72.19 percent, according to early ... World News -
Kuwait to hold parliamentary election on September 29: Report
Kuwait will hold a parliamentary election on Sept. 29, state news agency KUNA reported, after the Gulf state’s crown prince moved to dissolve ... Gulf -
‘Shadow government’ scandal roils Australian politics
Revelations that Australia’s ex-prime minister secretly appointed himself to several ministerial posts during the pandemic sparked a political ... World News -
As Independence Day nears, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before
The August 5 demonstrations by India’s main opposition Congress party against soaring food prices and unemployment began like any other recent protest ... Features -
Israeli Knesset votes to dissolve in step towards snap election
Israel moved closer on Wednesday to its fifth election in less than four years after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with a ... Middle East -
Israel coalition to fast-track bill to dissolve parliament
Israel’s outgoing coalition government will fast-track a bill this week to dissolve parliament, setting up the country for its fifth elections in ... Middle East -
Colombia elects former guerrilla Petro as first leftist president
Leftist Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement, who has vowed profound social and economic change, won Colombia’s presidency on ... World News -
Lebanon president to hold consultations on naming new PM Thursday
Lebanese President Michel Aoun will hold binding consultations with members of the recently-elected parliament to name a new prime minister on ... Middle East -
China says it will work with Russia to promote ‘real democracy’
China’s top diplomat said Beijing will work with Moscow to promote “real democracy,” reaffirming his country’s ties with Russia.“China is willing to ... World News