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 elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war—an event marked … Read More

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 Rica’s presidential election, riding public anger over rising violence linked … Read More

End of an Era as Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Moves Toward Disbanding After Years of Security Pressure

Hong Kong is standing at a historic crossroads as its last major opposition party prepares to decide its own fate. On Sunday, the Democratic Party will hold a final vote … Read More

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ousted Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 Years for Corruption

A dramatic chapter in Bangladesh’s political landscape deepened on Thursday as a Dhaka court handed ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina a 21-year prison sentence in a series of corruption … Read More