Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, will hold a general election on Sunday, pitting pro-democracy parties that are surging in popularity against those backed by military-linked conservatives.

Thailand election: Leading parties, personalities, key issues

Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections. His main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flanked by allies from across the political spectrum who have come together as never before.

Turkey Election 2023: Turkey set for a three-way contest in Presidential polls

On Sunday, Turkish voters face a stark choice between two front-runners offering drastically different visions for the country in an election that has grave implications not just for the future of Turkish democracy, but some of the most pressing global issues today.

Elections in Turkey: The end of the Erdogan era?

Turkey election: Opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

In a shocking development that may make things tough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in upcoming elections, third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday (May 11) withdrew his candidacy from the presidential polls.

Trouble for Erdogan? Third party candidate drops out of election race

The withdrawal of minor presidential contender Muharrem Ince could ultimately bolster the chances of top opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Sunday's election could spell trouble for incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey election candidate drops out, putting Erdogan at risk

Trudging along Bangkok's hot and dusty streets, green candidates struggle to canvass support ahead of Thailand's election, with record-breaking pollution failing to spur anything more than political hot air. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Thailand: Green candidates struggle for support in election amid pollution crisis

Nepal is facing an unprecedented wildfire disaster. Amid forest fires, recently Kathmandu became the most polluted in the world. It is expected that the Himalayan nation will record over 9,000 forest fire cases by the end of this year. As per the Nepali authorities, the country lacks institutional mechanisms and policies to tackle forest fires. What is the government doing about the crisis?

Why is Nepal unable to control wildfires?

The countdown has started when the bugle has sounded. Erdogan has released his election manifesto, and his top concern is the economy. The fight for the presidency is now underway.

Turkey: Erdogan kicks off a contest to hold onto power

Cash-strapped Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered top officials to appear before it on April 14 with relevant records to show why funds were not released for holding snap elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa despite clear instructions.

Election funds: Pakistan's SC asks top officials to appear before it on April 14

The election staff of an entire county resigned from their positions in Virginia, United States in the wake of increasing voter fraud claims. Registrar Lindsey Taylor, who was hired in 2019, loved conducting elections and had hoped to continue the job for three decades, just like the previous registrar.

Election staff of county quits in Virginia after voter fraud allegations

In the aftermath of deadly earthquakes, Turkey is going to polls next month. Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political career is on the line. And ironically, it could depend on a party long felt side-lined in Turkish politics.

Kurds emerge as kingmaker in Turkey election | The West Asia Post

Media mogul and 92-year-old owner of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch, played a direct role in how the 2020 US election was called for Joe Biden over Donald Trump by Fox News, revealed the new unredacted messages accessed from Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case worth $1.

Rupert Murdoch played direct role in how Fox News called 2020 US election: Report

Nepal’s ten-party ruling alliance failed to name new members to the Cabinet on Thursday as disagreement continued among its leaders about the distribution of portfolios. Earlier, the parties had agreed on a formula to share the departments, with the Nepali Congress emerging with the largest chunk of eight ministries.

Nepal: Ruling coalition delays cabinet expansion as speculation continues about PM's India visit

The ruling coalition of Nepal has decided on the number of Ministries after holding a second round of meetings in response to demands from all parties for a large number of seats in the cabinet. Nine political parties will make up the new Council of Ministers. The Nepali government will soon announce the expansion of the cabinet.

Nepal: Nine political parties part of new cabinet expansion

Over 1,000 licensed cannabis dispensaries are operating on Thailand's Phuket, an island which is surrounded by many magnificent beaches and is also a top tourist destination.

A joint rolling competition in Phuket as cannabis remains nation's top election issue

262 members of the house of representatives voted on the motion, out of which 172 voted in favour of PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal . PM Dahal secured the vote of confidence with 36 more votes than the threshold of 136 needed. 89 parliamentarians voted against the pm in floor test while one member abstained.. Ten remained absent from the proceedings..

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins parliamentary confidence vote

The Election Commission, on Friday (March 17) said Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav was elected as the third vice president of Nepal. The senior leader of the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) will supposedly further boost the coalition government headed by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.

Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav elected as Nepal’s third vice president

A farmers' protest party sent shockwaves through Dutch politics as it emerged a big winner in provincial elections. Make-up of the country's Senate is determined by these elections.

Farmers' protest party in Netherlands registers surprise election victory

It was tipped to be the biggest election this year in the continent. For almost a year various aspirants traversed the vast nation to woo Nigerians to vote for them as president, vice-president, senator and representative. The turn out, as expected, was high and the world watched with anticipation as Africa's largest democracy went to the ballot. WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi recaps the nation’s most hotly contested polls.

World of Africa: Decoding Nigeria's Presidential Election

Three Indian states in the country’s northeast region held their assembly elections on Monday (February 27). The exit polls began hours later after Meghalaya and Nagaland finished their voting, earlier Monday while Tripura had finished polling on February 16.

India: Exit polls suggest BJP, allies to win in Nagaland, Tripura; uncertainty looms over Meghalaya

Rupert Murdoch acknowledged under oath that Fox News hosts endorsed Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was stolen. The media mogul also admitted he didn't step in to stop Fox News hosts from promoting the claims.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch testifies Fox News hosts 'endorsed' Trump's stolen election narrative

The forewoman of the Georgia grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump and allies for election interference in the 2020 presidential race said jurors urged a prosecutor to charge multiple people with a range of crimes.

Georgia grand jury recommended charging multiple people in Trump election probe

Nepal's Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to withdraw from the newly-formed government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' with ministers resigning en-masse as the rift widened in the ruling coalition.

Nepal: RSP withdraws from ruling alliance in Nepal

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