US Vice President Kamala Harris made her debut at the United Nations on Tuesday, telling a meeting on gender equality that democracy fundamentally depends on the empowerment of women and that democracy globally is increasingly 'under great strain'.

Kamala Harris makes UN debut, pledges to fight for women, democracy 

People's Republic of China has approved the changes to the new electoral system of Hong Kong while the United States condemns Beijing's move to which it says China is continuing its assault on democracy.

China approves Hong Kong's revamped electoral process while US condemns

As the Political crisis escalates and pro-democracy activist holds a fresh demonstration. United nation security council has held a closed-door meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in Myanmar.

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar sends out a Strong Appeal

Myanmar's neighbours pressed its ruling military on Tuesday to release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and cease what Singapore called the disastrous use of lethal force against opponents of their February 1 coup and work out a solution to the crisis.

Myanmar's neighbours press for restoration of democracy, Suu Kyi's release  

The Mongolian Ambassador to India Gonching Ganbold has said that his countries ties to India are based on 3 Ds--Dharma, Democracy and Development and as both countries celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties this month, the "relationship has grown in forms and content".

Dharma, democracy & development, key pillars of ties with India: Mongolian envoy

10 years since the Arab spring, why are countries that fought for dignity & democracy far from it? Is the fault in our understanding of what an uprising can achieve? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why to strengthen democracy, you must strengthen institutions.

Gravitas Plus: The Arab Spring at 10 years

US Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe calls china the greatest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since world war-II. Ratcliffe condemns china in Wall Street Journal opinion piece.

US intelligence chief calls China greatest threat to democracy

Hong Kong's pro-democracy legislators said on Wednesday that they were resigning en-masse after Hong Kong government's move to expel four legislators in the exercise of the new powers given to it by China.

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse to protest expulsion of four colleagues

A recent democracy report by the Swedish V-Dem Institute -- which deplores and regrets the decline in democracy globally -- has primarily warned that India “is on the verge of losing its status as a democracy".

'Between You and Me' author Atul Khanna speaks about bureaucracy in India, 'societal moksha'

Millennials are dissatisfied with democracy and more disillusioned than at any other time in the past century, the latest study by Cambridge University has revealed.

Study shows millennials' dissatisfied with democracy

Even as things settle in Kyrgyzstan after unrest due to disputed election, the Kyrgyz envoy to India has said, "Democracy will continue in his country". Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kyrgyzstan's envoy to New Delhi Asein Isaev said,"According to constitution, new elections will be done. New govt working on it.". Asked about any role of foreign powers, given the country is at the cross roads of Russian influence and a neighbour of China, the envoy dismissing it said, "everything happened very quickly, no body expected it". This is the first time envoy has spoken about political developments in his country.

Democracy will continue in Kyrgyzstan, says the country's envoy; Dismiss claims of foreign influence

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered again in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Thursday in mass defiance of the government which had issued a decree banning demonstrations.

Thailand protest: 1000 protesters defy sweeping crackdown

BARC will not publish TRPs for next 12 weeks. I welcome this decision and mainstream media should use this time to introspect. The TRP war not only eroded the credibility of the mainstream media but also reduced its standing as an authoritative source of information.

If media is the 4th pillar of democracy then it needs to behave as one

Chinese state television said on Friday that Hong Kong authorities had issued arrest warrants for six pro-democracy activists who fled the city and are suspected of violating a national security law that came into effect on June 30.

Arrest warrants issued for six Hong Kong democracy activists: Reports

Almost in the nature of a brilliant crash course in political theory and philosophy, and of course, a lucidly compact International Relations handbook, whose expansive remit and the premise is to call for restraint in American Foreign Policy and what its author, the eminent Professor John Mearsheimer calls ‘liberal hegemony’, The Great Delusion: Liberal Dreams and International Realities’ is the book to read.

The Great Delusion: Liberal dreams and international realities

China hit out at Britain’s plans to change immigration laws for Hong Kongers seeking relief amid the ongoing protests against China’s imposition of security laws in the formerly British territory.

UK's 'interference' in Hong Kong will 'backfire': China

Many Hong Kong people will find their own way to mark the 31st anniversary of Chinese troops opening fire on protesters in and around Tiananmen Square, after an annual candlelight vigil was cancelled for the first time because of the coronavirus.

'I can't be silent': Hong Kong people aim to mark Tiananmen despite ban

Carrie Lam, the leader of Hong Kong, recently announced plans to rework the city’s education system in view of the protests that have rocked the city multiple times since 2019.

Carrie Lam blames education system for protests in Hong Kong, vows to reform it

Pro-China Vs Pro-Democracy during Parliamentary session in Hong Kong. Rival legislators got into scuffle during the session. Watch this video to get more details.

Pro-China Vs Pro-Democracy in Hong Kong, rival legislators get into scuffle in Parliament

In a new study, experts at the University of Cambridge have found that the sense of dissatisfaction with democracy in developed nations has been the highest in the past twenty-five years.

Level of satisfaction with democracy is dipping in developed nations: Study

US President Donald Trump's legal team on Saturday released a renegotiation report of the impeachment of the House of Representatives, calling the allegations against Trump as an attack on the democracy.

Trump Impeachment Saga: Trump's legal team files response to senate summons

Hong Kong police will deploy more than 6,000 officers on New Year's Eve, local media reported on Tuesday, as protesters plan rallies around the city to urge people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020.

Hong Kong gears up for New Year countdown unrest

Police in Hong Kong arrested a man for shooting at officers on Friday. The police seized two guns and 255 bullets from the suspect. According to the police, the suspect wanted to cause chaos in public assemblies.

Hong Kong: Police arrest man who shot at officers, seize guns

Manuel Marrero, the longest-serving tourism minister in Cuba's history, became the country's first prime minister in more than four decades. According to sources, Marrero's appointment constitutes a bigger process which involves decentralisation and a discourse shift in terms of the Communist Party's stronghold in the country's politics.

Cuba: Manuel Merrero becomes Prime Minister 40 years after Fidel Castro

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