Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus calling for democracy and women’s rights, more than a week after an opposition coalition ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Watch this report for more details!

Syria: Two Weeks After Assad's Fall, Hundreds Protest For Democracy

The last presidential elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2020, when the world was battling the global coronavirus pandemic. The elections resulted in Democrat nominee Joe Biden emerging as the winner and the then-incumbent president Donald Trump facing a defeat.

How US presidential elections in 2020 led to Capitol attack which sent democracy into throes?

Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper.

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's tainted leader who once promised 'democracy' only to get toppled by it

The verdict is in and it's a victory for the Nigerian incumbent president Bola Tinubu. A Nigerian court has now dismissed the petition by the opposition labour party to overturn the president's victory in the elections last February.

Nigeria marks 25 years of democracy, Tinubu shares his vision for the future

Zee Media Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra said that, "Media is considered the fourth pillar of democracy but faces increasing pressure from the Governing Class, whether the legislature, executive, corporations and more". Watch in!

Zee's Dr. Subhash Chandra's message to members of fourth estate

A court in Hong Kong on Thursday (May 30) convicted 14 pro-democracy activists in the biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing. The ones found guilty include former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.

Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted in China's mass national security trial

China has put Taiwan on notice with its deadly military drills. 49 Chinese aircraft were detected since Beijing launched its two-day military exercises that it called 'punishment drills' after self-ruled Taiwan's new leader vowed to defend the island's democracy.

Chinese drills comes after Taiwan's Presidential polls result

Today, if you say something about the nation, people immediately try to associate you with some ideology – left, right or something else. This has become a phenomenon across the country, which is an unfortunate situation because these are the mechanics of destroying a democracy.

Beyond Party Lines: True Democratic Spirit

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A record 18 million voters aged 18-19 are set to cast their votes for the first time. As India's election summer heats up, WION's Mukul Sharma reached out to the Gen-Z voters to do some.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Youngest Voters Of World's Biggest Democracy

As per reports, the Indian government has approached a major Indian think tank. They aim to develop a homegrown democracy ratings index. Watch this video for all details.

Why is India planning its own democracy index?

What elections in India mean for the South Asian region. India has a long history of dominance in South Asia with over 5,000 years of civilizational ties it sees itself as the natural leader in the region to solidify this position India has provided over a hundred billion in development assistance to its neighbours however maintaining this influence is not without challenges.

Indian elections 2024: India's balancing act in South Asia

In a rare address outside No.10 Downing Street on Friday (Mar 1) night, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a stark warning about the challenges facing British democracy.

Sunak warns of 'threats' to British democracy, takes swipe at pro-Palestinian MP George Galloway

Post October 7, 2023, the world has been thrown into tumult. The proximate cause for that is the war between Israel and Hamas which has now entered into its third month.

Dear West. You need democracy more than ‘us’. Work toward that Now!

A resolution has been introduced in the US House of Representatives. It urges Pakistan to uphold Democratic institutions human rights and the rule of law. This comes as the South Asian nation is gearing up for its delayed general elections scheduled for February next year.

US House resolution urges Pakistan to uphold democratic institution

The United States has expanded its visa restriction policy for Ugandan officials. This comes as authorities in Uganda are accused of undermining democracy and oppressing marginalised groups.

US restricts visa for Uganda, Zimbabwe officials, restrictions for undermining democracy | WION

Joe Biden abruptly ended his speech to address an unidentified "issue" that required him to be in the Situation Room. Regarding the ongoing conflict with Hamas and the hostages kidnapped in Israel, Biden was speaking to the nation. I must visit the Situation Room.

US: Democrat Biden still in the lead in New York

The United States of America, the Republican US house of Representatives still has no speaker. Watch our report to know more.

US house speaker crisis: Mike Johnson announced as the fourth nominee

US President Joe Biden announced that his administration has approved an additional 9 billion dollars in student debt relief.

Biden announces student debt-relief plan after top court ruling

The US house and Senate find themselves on sharply divergent paths in a high-stakes spending battle, just days away from a deadline that could force wide swaths of the government to grind to a halt for the fourth time in a decade. The democratic-controlled senate is poised to vote on a bipartisan stopgap funding bill, a temporary measure to keep the government running past the impending midnight deadline on Saturday. This move is aimed at providing negotiators more time to reach an agreement on full-year spending. Meanwhile, in the republican-controlled house of representatives, speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an internal rebellion. He's pushing ahead with four full-year spending bills that reflect conservative priorities but have little chance of becoming law. It's a showdown that could have widespread consequences.

Navigating the US shutdown threat

US President Joe Biden on Thursday (Sep 28) launched a personal attack on "extremist" Donald Trump, indicating that the Republican who could be his 2024 challenger, would challenge the country's constitution if he comes back to power next year.

Biden says US democracy in danger if 'extremist' Trump returns to power

91 felony indictments against Donald Trump but the former US President appears to be unstoppable. New Wall Street Journal opinion polls show that he is leading the Republican campaign for the 2024 Presidential elections

US: Donald Trump-Joe Biden rivalry intensifies

PM Modi urged the MPs to move ahead with a new spirit and leave behind the past bitterness. He said that the new Parliament building was a symbol of a new beginning for democracy and the nation.

PM Modi hails first and historic session of new Parliament building

The morning of 18 September 2023 saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak for the last time in the old Lok Sabha, as the country's MPs geared up to enter the new Parliament of India.

Explained: Making of old parliament, symbol of democracy in free India but a British colonial vestige

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