Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama addressed the audience on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), as they praised Kamala Harris and backed her in the November presidential elections. Watch in for more details!

DNC Day 2: Obamas energise DNC crowd for Harris

Sri Lanka is gearing up for the first election since the economic meltdown triggered a political crisis. While the island nation is limping back it is still in the middle of its debt restructuring after facing protests, political upheaval, the pandemic and rising prices. Voters will head out to choose their next leader on September 21st. Here's how the elections work in Sri Lanka.

All you need to know about Sri Lanka Presidential Polls elections

US President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago amid the roars of his supporters saying 'Thank You Joe'. His daughter Ashley introduced him and a teary Biden entered the stage. The president addressed his own political party after its most influential members — lawmakers, donors and, according to polls, voters — forced his hand to exit the race less than a month ago. Watch in for more details!

Democratic National Convention: Biden urges Democrats to support Harris in race to White House

On Monday, Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the opening day at the Democratic National Convention 2024. Kamala Harris said that Americans are united by their shared vision for the future of the country. Watch in for more details.

Democratic National Convention 2024: Democrats open first night of convention in Chicago

Kamala Harris is expected to make her first appearance but first incumbent President Joe Biden will deliver a primetime speech. Biden is set to pass the torch to Harris in what is likely to be a bittersweet convention farewell.

US Elections 2024: Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet farewell in Chicago

In the battle for presidency of Ghana the ruling NPP is seeking third consecutive term with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia as its candidate and the opposition party NDC is planning a comeback after 8 years with former President John Mahama. Watch in for more details!

Ghana Presidential Elections: Ruling NPP releases election manifesto, voting to be held on Dec 6

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly released financial disclosures offer a peek into his impressive portfolio, revealing how he’s amassed a fortune beyond the reach of most. While some assets might seem within grasp for the average investor, Trump’s holdings include a few that only the ultra-wealthy can truly enjoy.

All about Trump’s wealth: From gold bars to crypto

Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate's resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.

Venezuela protests: Opposition calls for worldwide protests

39 candidates have filed nominations for contesting the Sri Lankan Presidential election to be held on September 21. Who has the edge? Namal Rajapaksa, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa will be the face of SLPP. Can Ranil Wickremesinghe be re-elected or will the split in Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna part or Slpp stop his reign?

Sri Lanka election: Can Namal Rajapaksa defeat Ranil Wickremesinghe?

Now, we look at the budget-busting tax proposals from Donald Trump and Kamal Harris as the race to the US Presidential elections heats up. Historic references, too, have failed to resonate in the latest race in the United States.

US Elections: Budget, busting tax cut proposals in focus

Kamala Harris has called for millions of new-build homes and first-time buyer help, tax breaks for families and a ban on grocery "price-gouging" in her first speech focused on economic policy. Watch to know more.

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris takes lead in fifth swing state

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

US elections 2024: Biden, Harris hail landmark deal to lower medication prices

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support a new election in Venezuela, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also floated the idea, despite rebuffs from Venezuela’s ruling party and its opposition which both claim victory in the July 28 contest.

Venezuela elections: Biden backs Lula da Silva's plea for fresh polls

US elections 2024: Biden, Harris' first event since ticket shake

Venezuela elections: Pressure to hold fresh polls mounts on Venezuela

In Sri Lanka, Namal Rajapaksa the chief of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party has filed his nomination to contest in the upcoming Presidential elections. The signing took place at the residence of the former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka's Capital Columbo.

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections: Namal Rajapaksa signs nomination papers

As US vice President Kamala Harris's popularity ratings show signs of picking up, her newly minted running mate Tim Walz is out on a campaign trip he had stormed through five Battleground states with Harris last week to introduce himself to the voters and this time he's out solo. Watch in for more details!

US Election 2024: Tim Walz to hold fundraisers in 5 states in whirlwind tour

Sri Lanka Elections: Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president

With the US Presidential polls in the next 3 months, Democrats are targeting to win support of overseas voters from the swing states for party's Presidential face Kamala Harris. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: DNC will spend $300,000 for democrats abroad

It has been more than two weeks since Venezuela's elections and President Nicholas Maduro claimed victory but he hasn't been able to convince many. Inside the country, people are out in the streets protesting while the opposition is in hiding.

Venezuela elections: Two weeks on, election crisis continues

Donald Trump says that Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic party's presidential candidate was a coup. He was talking to Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and he also went on to claim that the United States will go out of business if Harris is elected president. Watch in for more.

Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X'

Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian country to give an approval to Elon musk's Starlink internet system. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: First South Asian country to have Starlink internet

Former US President Donald Trump has been struggling for an effective foothold amid growing support for Vice President Kamala Harris. From targeting racial identity and flinging insults to creating alternative realities Trump has deployed some of his most trusted political trolls.

US Elections: Is Trump rattled by support for Harris?

US Elections: Trump targets Harris on crowd size at her rallies

Let's quickly get you the mood on the ground of the United Sates. The New York Times and Siena College have published the latest opinion polls and they are interesting, it suggests that Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states and they are Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

US Election 2024: Harris leads Trump in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls

Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead of former President Donald Trump in the key battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, according to a new Siena College poll. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Nancy Pelosi says Harris has 'great strength,' is 'politically very astute'

In his first TV interview since dropping out of the White House race, President Joe Biden warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump was “a genuine danger to American security.”

US elections 2024: Biden fires fresh salvo against Trump, calls Trump a danger to US security

Tech Mogul Elon Musk is often in the news for his controversial statements and opinions and according to an analysis published by the nonprofit center for countering digital hate Elon Musk's false or misleading posts about the US election have garnered over 1.2 billion views. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Musk's misleading election posts spreading widely: Study

Two government ministers who defected from Sri Lanka's main opposition were sacked from the cabinet Friday after the Supreme Court upheld disciplinary action against them.

Sri Lankan Supreme Court upholds expulsion of defected ministers

New poll of Americans living in the swing states is testimony why this election is being called a polarizing one. It finds Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a statistical dead heat. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Decoding what the swing state voters want this November

Disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said in a speech Thursday that he signed a decree ordering telecommunications regulators to block X for 10 days. Maduro accused Musk of having "violated all of the rules" of X, and "inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death and confrontations among Venezuelans."

Venezuela's Maduro vs Musk rift reaches a new heights

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