As Japan braces for elections reports are claiming that the ruling liberal Democratic party has financially backed contestants involved in a scandal. Watch to know more.

Japan General Elections 2024: LDP- Funded Candidates In Scam

Official campaigning for the October 27 general election began in Japan on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks a new mandate and to rebuild public trust in politics, which has been harmed by a slush funds scandal engulfing his ruling party.

Japan Election Campaigns Kick Off For October 27 Voting

A new poll reveals that Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), has surpassed Prime Minister Keir Starmer in popularity. Despite no longer holding an official political role, Farage's outspoken stance on issues like immigration and Brexit continues to resonate with a significant portion of the public. Meanwhile, Starmer’s favorability has been declining, with many voters feeling dissatisfied with his leadership and policy direction. This shift in public sentiment could have important implications for the UK political landscape as the next general election approaches.

UK: Poll Shows Nigel Farage More Popular Than UK PM Keir Starmer

Austrians voted on Sunday for a new parliament with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) aiming to secure its first general election win, which could lead to a dispute within the European Union over the war in Ukraine.

Austria Elections 2024: Polling Underway In Austrian General Election

Bulgaria will hold a snap parliamentary election, its seventh in just three years, on Oct. 27, President Rumen Radev said on Monday, following the failure of its political parties to agree a coalition government. Radev said a caretaker government led by Dimitar Glavchev would be sworn in Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday to steer the Black Sea nation until the election.

Bulgaria to hold snap general elections on October 27

The shadow housing secretary criticised the former prime minister over election blunders at the first shadow cabinet meeting. Kemi Badenoch "ripped into" Rishi Sunak over the Tory election campaign at the first shadow cabinet meeting today, according to reports.

UK: Rishi Sunak's first shadow cabinet meet descends into chaos

A face-off between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer got off to a terrible start for the PM with tough questions on betting scandal involving the Tories and immigration. Watch in for more details!

UK: Sunak, Starmer face-off ahead of July 4 elections

Watch top headlines of the hour: - India: New session of Parliament begins - Netanyahu 'ready for a partial deal' - Dagestan synagogues, churches attacked - Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths - Indian stocks recover

WION Headlines | Indian stocks recover | Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths

In a first, Hindu groups in the UK have released a manifesto with a list of demands from the future government. The demands include an increase in the number of language schools teaching Indic languages, hindu prayer books and deities in prisons, hospitals and schools, the groups are also demanding a memorial for Hindu soldiers who served in the British forces. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Gravitas: Hindu vs Muslims in UK Elections as sectarianism returns to British politics

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Sunak's ratings plummet on D-Day exit blunder - Antony Blinken departs to Jordan from Tel Aviv - Round 2 of Russia, Belarus nuclear drills - Malawi Vice Prez killed in plane crash - Israel: Blinken meets Lapid, to meet Gantz - UK Unemployment rate highest in 2.5 years

WION Headlines | UK Unemployment rate highest in 2.5 years | Round 2 of Russia, Belarus nuclear drills

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak political wars are refusing to die down. The latest poll has revealed that the UK PM is on course to potentially lose his own seat. Watch in for more details!

UK General Elections: Tories on course for worst-ever performance in UK elections?

Modi 3.0 Military Manoeuvre: Managing China, Courting US

Pakistan holds back from congratulating Modi on his third tenure as India's PM, calls it 'premature' talks

The BJP-led NDA is heading towards a majority in the Lok Sabha polls but with reduced strength from its 2019 tally as the opposition INDIA alliance put up a strong performance. The BJP-led NDA is leading on 295 seats, the INDIA bloc is ahead on 231 seats and others on 17, according to the latest Election Commission trends. Watch in for more details!

India's 2019 & 2024 elections: What has changed? | Know about BJP's seat share

Watch top headlines of the hour: -Biden unveils Mexico Border curbs -Biden: Netanyahu prolonging war -CIA Chief back in Doha for hostage talks -'Bold decisions' to define third term -I.N.D.I.A Bloc leaders meet in Delhi today - Sunak, Starmer clash in TV debate - Crude on track for 6th day of losses

Crude on track for 6th day of losses | Biden unveils Mexico border curbs

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated victory at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in country's general election. Modi said India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition 'for a third consecutive time. Watch in for more updates!

NDA, I.N.D.I.A meeting in Delhi | Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge kingmakers

Watch top headlines of the hour: -Biden unveils Mexico Border curbs -Biden: Netanyahu prolonging war -CIA Chief back in Doha for hostage talks -'Bold decisions' to define third term -I.N.D.I.A Bloc leaders meet in Delhi today - Sunak, Starmer clash in TV debate - Chinese AI chips adapting to US sanctions

'Bold decisions' to define 3rd term | I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders meet in Delhi today

Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that NDA will form the government for a third consecutive term, as he addressed BJP workers at the party headquarters.

India Elections 2024: Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge as kingmakers

India Elections 2024: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to play kingmaker?

India Elections 2024: NDA alliance calls for meeting with INDIA bloc in New Delhi

Tuesday's debate between Labour challenger Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak focused on ways to strengthen the British economy. The PM accused the opposition party of planning to raise taxes if it were to win an election on July 4.

UK Elections: UK leaders face-off for first time in live TV debate, battle over key public issues

India Elections 2024: PM Modi set for historic 3rd term, 'it's victory of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'

Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: TDP-BJP-JSP alliance shatters YSRCP’s dominance

Indian stocks surged to recover strongly on Wednesday after erasing $386 billion in market value in the previous session. Analysts are looking beyond the election results but warn of volatility and more losses. The Sensex index surged over 2.300 points to end at 74,382. And the broader nifty closed nearly 3.4% higher at 22,620. This comes a day after nearly 400 billion dollars were wiped off the Sensex index. Risks are still at play, with many uncertainties about the formation of a Narendra Modi-led coalition government.

Indian stocks jump after losing $386 bn in Tuesday's crash on surprise election results

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