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Government of India on Saturday constituted an 8-member committee to examine ‘One nation, One election’.

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<p>Zimbabwe has extended voting in selected wards by a day after the late distribution of ballot papers delayed polling, according to a presidential decree issued late Wednesday.</p>

<p>Voters in the southern African country waited for hours to vote on Wednesday, saying they were hungry for change from economic chaos, but analysts were sceptical that the ruling ZANU-PF party would allow a credible election or any loosening of its stranglehold on power.</p>

<p>According to Zimbabwean law, voting is supposed to take place within one day.</p>

<p>The presidential notice listed 40 wards it said were affected by the delays. Although the named areas make up less than 1% of the country's 12,374 wards, they include 11 wards in the capital Harare, which has the highest number of registered voters.</p>

<p>According a notice from President Emmerson Mnangagwa announcing the extra day, the affected wards are in three of Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces - opposition stronghold Harare, Mashonaland Central, where the ruling party is traditionally dominant, and Manicaland, which is a key battleground.</p>

<p>Mnangagwa is seeking re-election after a first term during which runaway inflation, currency shortages and sky-high unemployment left many Zimbabweans reliant on dollar remittances from relatives abroad to make ends meet.</p>

<p>Mnangagwa, 80, took over when longtime strongman Robert Mugabe was toppled in a 2017 military coup. He faces 10 other candidates, including his main challenger, lawyer and pastor Nelson Chamisa, 45, of the Citizens Coalition for Change.</p>

<p>"I am expecting change. We are struggling and hungry," said Mabel Fambi, 67, who cares for five of her grandchildren because their parents cannot find jobs. She was waiting to cast her ballot in the Kuwadzana constituency in the capital Harare.</p>

<p>In Harare and the country's second biggest city Bulawayo, both opposition strongholds, a significant number of polling stations opened hours late, forcing voters to wait for most of the day.</p>

<p>"I see this delay as a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise me," said Fortune Sikireta, who had been waiting to vote since dawn at Maranatha Christian High School in the middle-income Harare suburb of Tynwald. By late afternoon he had yet to vote but was determined to see it through.</p>

<p>The electoral commission blamed the delays on late printing of ballot papers caused by court challenges, saying in a morning statement that only 23% of Harare's polling stations had opened on time.</p>

<p>Few or no delays were reported in other parts of the country.</p>

<p>Analysts said that, as in previous Zimbabwean elections, ZANU-PF, which has been in power for 43 years, had been using state institutions to ensure it would stay in power.</p>

<p>"The electoral playing field is heavily skewed in favour of the ruling party," said private firm Africa Risk Consulting.</p>

<h2><strong>LITTLE CHANGE SINCE MUGABE ERA</strong></h2>

<p>Zimbabwe's chances of resolving a debt crisis and obtaining World Bank and International Monetary Fund loans are at stake, as foreign lenders have said a free and fair election is a pre-condition for any meaningful talks.</p>

<p>"We want change. We want a younger president," said shoe mender Jonathan Darare, 47, who came out early to vote in Kuwadzana.</p>

<p>Polls had been scheduled to open at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) and close at 7 p.m., with some 6.6 million people registered to vote in the nation of about 15 million. Parliamentary results are expected to trickle in on Thursday morning. The presidential result is expected later, though well ahead of a five-day deadline.</p>

<p>Chamisa was mobbed by supporters chanting his name as he arrived to vote in Kuwadzana. He predicted he would win but said the ruling party and the electoral commission would seek to deny him his victory.</p>

<p>"Funny games or no funny games, our victory is certain. We are going to continue to insist on a credible election and making sure we have a legitimate result out of this election," he said.</p>

<p>The government and the electoral commission have said the election would be free and fair.</p>

<p>Mnangagwa voted at Sherwood Primary School in the city of Kwekwe.</p>

<p>The Zimbabwe dollar has fallen by about 85% since the start of 2023 and inflation has reached triple digits, pushing people deeper into poverty in a nation where only 30% hold formal jobs.</p>

<p>"Five years into Mnangagwa's rule, conditions have not changed much from the Mugabe era," said Africa Risk Consulting.</p>

<p>The Economist Intelligence Unit predicted Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF would win by a narrower margin and not by fair means, raising the risk of disputes over the results and public protests.</p>

<p>To win the presidency, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote. If there is no outright winner, a run-off between the top two candidates will be held on Oct. 2.</p>

<p>Parliamentary and local council candidates only need a simple majority of votes cast.</p>

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Zimbabwe has extended voting in selected wards by a day after the late distribution of ballot papers delayed polling, according to a presidential decree issued late Wednesday.

Zimbabwe has extended voting in selected wards by a day after the late distribution of ballot papers delayed polling, according to a presidential decree issued late Wednesday. Voters in the southern African country waited for hours to vote on Wednesday, saying they were hungry for change from economic chaos, but analysts were sceptical that the ruling ZANU-PF party would allow a credible election or any loosening of its stranglehold on power. According to Zimbabwean law, voting is supposed to take place within one day. The presidential notice listed 40 wards it said were affected by the delays. Although the named areas make up less than 1% of the country's 12,374 wards, they include 11 wards in the capital Harare, which has the highest number of registered voters. According a notice from President Emmerson Mnangagwa announcing the extra day, the affected wards are in three of Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces - opposition stronghold Harare, Mashonaland Central, where the ruling party is traditionally dominant, and Manicaland, which is a key battleground. Mnangagwa is seeking re-election after a first term during which runaway inflation, currency shortages and sky-high unemployment left many Zimbabweans reliant on dollar remittances from relatives abroad to make ends meet. Mnangagwa, 80, took over when longtime strongman Robert Mugabe was toppled in a 2017 military coup. He faces 10 other candidates, including his main challenger, lawyer and pastor Nelson Chamisa, 45, of the Citizens Coalition for Change. "I am expecting change. We are struggling and hungry," said Mabel Fambi, 67, who cares for five of her grandchildren because their parents cannot find jobs. She was waiting to cast her ballot in the Kuwadzana constituency in the capital Harare. In Harare and the country's second biggest city Bulawayo, both opposition strongholds, a significant number of polling stations opened hours late, forcing voters to wait for most of the day. "I see this delay as a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise me," said Fortune Sikireta, who had been waiting to vote since dawn at Maranatha Christian High School in the middle-income Harare suburb of Tynwald. By late afternoon he had yet to vote but was determined to see it through. The electoral commission blamed the delays on late printing of ballot papers caused by court challenges, saying in a morning statement that only 23% of Harare's polling stations had opened on time. Few or no delays were reported in other parts of the country. Analysts said that, as in previous Zimbabwean elections, ZANU-PF, which has been in power for 43 years, had been using state institutions to ensure it would stay in power. "The electoral playing field is heavily skewed in favour of the ruling party," said private firm Africa Risk Consulting. LITTLE CHANGE SINCE MUGABE ERA Zimbabwe's chances of resolving a debt crisis and obtaining World Bank and International Monetary Fund loans are at stake, as foreign lenders have said a free and fair election is a pre-condition for any meaningful talks. "We want change. We want a younger president," said shoe mender Jonathan Darare, 47, who came out early to vote in Kuwadzana. Polls had been scheduled to open at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) and close at 7 p.m., with some 6.6 million people registered to vote in the nation of about 15 million. Parliamentary results are expected to trickle in on Thursday morning. The presidential result is expected later, though well ahead of a five-day deadline. Chamisa was mobbed by supporters chanting his name as he arrived to vote in Kuwadzana. He predicted he would win but said the ruling party and the electoral commission would seek to deny him his victory. "Funny games or no funny games, our victory is certain. We are going to continue to insist on a credible election and making sure we have a legitimate result out of this election," he said. The government and the electoral commission have said the election would be free and fair. Mnangagwa voted at Sherwood Primary School in the city of Kwekwe. The Zimbabwe dollar has fallen by about 85% since the start of 2023 and inflation has reached triple digits, pushing people deeper into poverty in a nation where only 30% hold formal jobs. "Five years into Mnangagwa's rule, conditions have not changed much from the Mugabe era," said Africa Risk Consulting. The Economist Intelligence Unit predicted Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF would win by a narrower margin and not by fair means, raising the risk of disputes over the results and public protests. To win the presidency, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote. If there is no outright winner, a run-off between the top two candidates will be held on Oct. 2. Parliamentary and local council candidates only need a simple majority of votes cast. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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In an interesting development in US presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy find themselves tied for second place in the Republican presidential field in a new poll.

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The prosecutors overseeing the indictment of former President Donald J. Trump on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election asked a judge on Thursday to set a trial date in the case for early January, laying out an aggressive schedule for the proceeding.

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech. This comes as prosecutors sought an order to prevent Trump from disclosing confidential evidence before the trial.</p>

<p>Last Tuesday, prosecutors charged Trump with conspiring to defraud the United States&nbsp;claiming that the former president aimed to obstruct Congress from certifying US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, on August 8, instructed both sides to meet and agree on possible dates for a hearing on this matter.</p>

<p>In their court filing, Trump's attorneys stressed the necessity of shielding certain court documents from the public, especially materials related to the grand jury investigation leading to Trump's recent indictment. However, they argued against a blanket gag order on all government-produced documents, citing concerns about the First Amendment rights of free speech.</p>

<p>"However, the need to protect that information does not require a blanket gag order over all documents produced by the government," Trump's attorneys said adding, "In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutors claim&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Prosecutors responded to the defence's opposition by pointing out that Trump's lawyers have discussed the case on major US television networks since the request for a protective order.</p>

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<p>They expressed concerns that Trump's actions, including the posts on his Truth Social site, such as "IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!", could potentially intimidate witnesses.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump pleads not guilty&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges which allege that he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.</p>

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<p>This marks the third criminal case brought against Trump this year.</p>

<p>Following the prosecutors' court filing, Trump's social media activity has escalated. He has expressed his intention to have Judge Chutkan recused from the case, based on her previous rulings against him in other matters and her outspoken opposition to the Capitol attack by his supporters.</p>

<p>Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, also plans to seek the transfer of the 2020 election case from Washington, DC&nbsp;to West Virginia.</p>

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<p>While this move is not uncommon in criminal cases to ensure an impartial jury, other defendants charged in connection with the Capitol siege have failed in similar attempts to relocate their trials.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech.

Former US President Donald Trump's legal team is opposing a protective order requested by prosecutors for his 2020 election trial, contending that it would violate his constitutional right to free speech. This comes as prosecutors sought an order to prevent Trump from disclosing confidential evidence before the trial. Last Tuesday, prosecutors charged Trump with conspiring to defraud the United States claiming that the former president aimed to obstruct Congress from certifying US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, on August 8, instructed both sides to meet and agree on possible dates for a hearing on this matter. In their court filing, Trump's attorneys stressed the necessity of shielding certain court documents from the public, especially materials related to the grand jury investigation leading to Trump's recent indictment. However, they argued against a blanket gag order on all government-produced documents, citing concerns about the First Amendment rights of free speech. "However, the need to protect that information does not require a blanket gag order over all documents produced by the government," Trump's attorneys said adding, "In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights." Prosecutors claim Prosecutors responded to the defence's opposition by pointing out that Trump's lawyers have discussed the case on major US television networks since the request for a protective order. Also Read | New York judge dismisses Donald Trump’s counter defamation lawsuit against Caroll They expressed concerns that Trump's actions, including the posts on his Truth Social site, such as "IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!", could potentially intimidate witnesses. Trump pleads not guilty Trump has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges which allege that he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. Also Read | WHO issues alert over ‘contaminated’ Indian-made cough syrup sold in Iraq This marks the third criminal case brought against Trump this year. Following the prosecutors' court filing, Trump's social media activity has escalated. He has expressed his intention to have Judge Chutkan recused from the case, based on her previous rulings against him in other matters and her outspoken opposition to the Capitol attack by his supporters. Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, also plans to seek the transfer of the 2020 election case from Washington, DC to West Virginia. Watch | China and Philippines spar in South China sea × While this move is not uncommon in criminal cases to ensure an impartial jury, other defendants charged in connection with the Capitol siege have failed in similar attempts to relocate their trials. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Election results pointed towards a hung Parliament. The popular party secured 136 seats, while the left-wing socialist party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez won 122. But despite this, celebrations were witnessed among the supporters of the two parties. But while both parties are celebrating - the reality is that both parties are far away from the threshold needed to form the government.

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Cambodia’s national election committee (NEC) on Saturday (July 22) used an elephant to deliver ballot boxes to a remote village inaccessible by road a day ahead of the national election. In footage released by the NEC, an elephant was seen carrying ballot boxes and election materials across rivers and jungles to reach a village that has 173 voters. Aside from the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) of prime minister hun sen, there are 17 parties running, but most are obscure and none have the clout or resources to mount a challenge to the CPP, which won all 125 seat assembly seats in the 2018 election. A repeat of that is expected.

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Nepal's PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal's much-hyped visit to the Pashupatinath - a Hindu temple in Kathmandu has sparked a row. While the opposition called the move politically motivated. Many analysts believe that Nepal's prime minister - a former Maoist rebel-was trying to cosy up to both India and the Hindu community in Nepal. Questions have also been raised about whether he's sending out a message to Beijing. Is Prachanda walking a tight rope between Indian and China?

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Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the US Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life.

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In the 70 years since Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay first conquered Mount Everest, there's been a sea change in the lives of Sherpas living in the foothills of the world's tallest peak. Tourist and mountaineer traffic has risen sharply. So have earnings. Largely agrarian land has taken on commercial overtones - hotels, restaurants, clubs, and more. The new generation of Sherpas is open to looking at non-mountaineering-related career avenues

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Turkey runoff elections have finally come to an end with Erdogan regaining his seat as the President. Erdogan defeated Kilicdaroglu to make a comeback for another five years. The total voter turnout was 84.93%.

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Voters will head to polling booths once again in Turkey, as the nation will experience its first-ever runoff election for the president. Voters will decide whether the incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan extends his rule into a third decade or the opposing candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu secures a historic win.

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Conceding defeat in the Karnataka assembly election, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has not been able to make the mark, while the Congress did it successfully.

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