South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has strengthened its political position by winning 12 of 16 major mayoral and provincial races in local elections. The results give President Lee Jae Myung's party broader control over regional governments just a year into his presidency. However, the conservatives secured an important symbolic victory as incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon retained his post. 


South Korea Local Polls: Democrats Win 12 Of 16 Mayoral & Provincial Gubernatorial Posts

One year into U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, a seismic shift occurred in the heart of Texas, long considered a Republican stronghold. In the special election for Texas State Senate District 9 (SD-9), a Democratic candidate secured a 14 percentage point victory over the Republican contender. This district, where Trump had won by a 17 percentage point margin in the previous presidential election, saw a staggering 31 percentage point swing against the Republican Party within a single year.


Trump-Backed Candidates Continue To Lose Big In Local Polls

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the caretaker government established following a popular revolution in August, has announced that general elections will take place in late 2025 or early 2026.

Bangladesh: Govt preparing for both national, local polls

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Hamas mulls deal with positive spirit - Xi Jinping heads to Europe to defend Russia ties - UK: Big losses for Tories in local polls - Turkiye inflation in April at 69.8% - Apple affirms India's growth potential

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After a year of unprecedented economic and political turmoil and a change of regime, Sri Lanka has announced its first nationwide election. Local government polls will be held before the end of February. It is being seen as a litmus test for the 73-year-old President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Why are these local polls so significant? Could the island nation see a snap poll soon? We break it down for you.

Inside South Asia: Acid test for pm as Sri Lanka gears up for local polls

After a recent devastating loss in the by-elections, UK PM Boris Johnson is facing a fresh rebellion. Some Tory rebels have started the push to oust him again.

UK PM Johnson facing fresh rebellion as Tory rebels push to oust him again

In a big setback for the UK PM Boris Johnson, Tories lost two seats in crucial by-polls. However, Johnson has vowed not to resign. However, Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden resigned over the losses.

UK Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden resigns

In a big setback for the UK PM Boris Johnson, Torries lost two seats in crucial by-polls. However, Johnson has vowed not to resign. Watch this report.

UK by-elections: UK PM Boris Johnson vows not to resign as Tories lose crucial by-polls

The UK PM Boris Johnson has lost Tory 'Crown Jewels' in local polls. The elections were overshadowed by scandals and partygate controversy.

UK Local Polls: PM Boris Johnson loses Tory 'Crown Jewels'

Finally, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seems to have been punished by the voters for a long slew of scandals. Escaping from resignation every time, the PM seems to be in a tight spot as his party has lost control of traditional strongholds in London, media reports said.

Finally, UK PM's Conservative Party pays for long slew of scandals, loses strongholds in local polls

Voters are all set to cast their ballots in local polls on Thursday in what is believed to be a midterm test for Boris Johnson's conservative government amid spiraling allegations over the Partygate scandal in England.

United Kingdom: PM Boris Johnson faces major test in local polls

With the growing discontent over alleged corruption and inconsistent essential services, South Africa's ANC has registered its worst-ever performance in current local polls.

South Africa's ruling party ANC's disappointing show at local polls

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