Japan heads into high-stakes snap elections with 465 seats in the Lower House of parliament up for grabs. The ruling LDP is aiming for a comeback after losing its majority in both houses, as more than 1,200 candidates contest Sunday’s polls.


Japan Polls: Over 1,200 Candidates To Contest In Sunday's Snap Polls 

 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper showed, heightening the chance the country will continue to pursue big spending and tax cuts.


Japan: Snap Elections on February 8th, Polls Project Landslide Win for Takaichi 

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a general election in the coming weeks to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said on Saturday (January 10, 2026).

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Hints at Calling Snap Elections

Thailand-Cambodia Tensions: Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set for a snap election on February 8, 2026, after his minority government collapsed amid a no-confidence threat and political maneuvering. The upcoming poll is expected to be heavily influenced by rising nationalist sentiment due to ongoing tensions with Cambodia along the border, which could shape the battle between major parties and determine the country's political direction.

Thailand: Snap Elections in February After Government Collapse in Thailand 

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call snap elections on Sunday, sending voters to the polls on April 28. Watch this report for more details!

Canada PM Mark Carney to announce April 28 as election date

Sri Lankans are casting their ballots in a snap general election. The polls will determine whether the island nation wants to further empower its new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake or not. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka Votes In Snap Polls; New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Eyes Parliamentary Majority

Iceland’s Prime Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, has announced the end of the country’s governing coalition and called for early elections to be held on 30 November. Watch for more details!

Iceland's PM Calls for Early Elections in November After Govt Falls

Japan's incoming Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Monday he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest-ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan's Incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba Includes Party Veterans In New Cabinet

Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, emphasized continuity this weekend with his initial decisions on key government positions, indicating a focus on stability following a turbulent leadership contest. His choices for key roles such as finance, defense, and foreign ministers, along with the crucial chief cabinet secretary post, reflect his reliance on experienced members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he prepares to establish his government on Tuesday.

Japan's New PM Ishiba Eyes For Snap Elections In October? | Japan News | World News | WION

Japan's New PM Ishiba Considering Snap Elections In October?  | Japan News | World News | WION

In a decisive action shortly after taking office, Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections to be held within a month. This move aims to fulfill his campaign promise of enacting change in the country's long-standing political landscape dominated by established political families. Dissanayake's decision marks a significant step towards reshaping Sri Lanka's governance and addressing the demand for political reform.

Sri Lanka's Newly-Elected President Dissolves Parliament, Announces Snap Elections

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

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for snap elections. The result has left France in limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis.

French Election Results: What's next for France's economy?

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for a snap elections. The result has left France in a limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis. What does this mean for Macron's political future?

France Elections: Speculations continue to make rounds over Macron's resignation

In working-class neighbourhoods of France, many residents say they are afraid of a national rally Victory residents in lead in Toulouse say this is prompting them to go out and vote in the second round of the French general elections. Watch in for more details!

France elections: Fear of far-right in French neighbourhood

France’s far-right took a major lead in the first round of the country’s parliamentary elections. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party took the pole position in the first phase of snap elections that took place on Sunday. Watch in for more details!

France Elections: Left & Centre try to keep fa-right out

France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win the two-round legislative vote that concludes on July 7. Watch in for more details!

France Snap Elections: Major blow to Macron

Marine Le Pen declared her party had “practically wiped out” Emmanuel Macron after winning the first round of voting in the French election.

France elections: What are Marine Le Pen's plans for France?

France Snap Elections: Far-right takes lead in round 1, What's next?

Millions of voters in France will soon elect hundreds of new lawmakers in the snap parliamentary elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. Watch in for more details!

France elections: Political parties make final bid for votes in France

One week before snap elections in France President Emanuel Macron cautioned that a victory for the far left or far right could bring a civil war in the country. Watch in for more details!

France elections: Two young men reshaping French Politics

France Snap Elections: Macron says, 'Far-right, hard-left pushing France towards civil war'

Thousands of people mostly from women's rights group took to the streets in Paris on Sunday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) party ahead of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. Watch in for more details!

France elections: Protests against far-right across 50 other cities

France is gearing up for snap parliamentary elections, a pivotal moment that could reshape the nation's political landscape. The elections are seen as a critical test for President Emmanuel Macron. Watch in for more details!

France is two weeks away from snap elections

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