Elections
Socialist Seguro wins Portugal presidency, defeats far-right Ventura
With conservative backing, Seguro becomes Portugal’s first Socialist president in 20 years, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Thailand PM’s Bhumjaithai party secures decisive election victory
Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows
Trump administration team seizes Puerto Rico voting machines in election security probe
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.
Netanyahu's Mar-a-Lago visit, praise from Trump gives coalition two-seat bump - poll
Parties that did not cross the electoral threshold in this survey were Blue and White (2%), Religious Zionism (2.8%), Balad (2%), and “the Reservists” list (3%).
Affordability crisis reshapes politics across US, Europe, Canada, new poll finds
Majorities in five major economies say the cost of living has worsened, pressuring incumbents and redrawing alliances, according to a new international survey.
High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process
A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
The junta that has ruled Myanmar since a military coup toppled the last civilian government says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished nation.
Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse
The vote is the second this year in Europe's youngest nation after Kurti's Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February.
Hamas set to elect new terror leader with Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal in pole position - report
According to Asharq, Hayya is expected to win due to his popularity in the Gaza Strip and involvement in Hamas operations in the West Bank.
Netanyahu to decide election date after US trip, citing problems passing draft law - report
N12 reporter Daphna Liel explained that Netanyahu expects difficulty passing the draft law and fears the government would collapse over this issue.
Likud denies Netanyahu said Gotliv is harming reelection chances, causing party damage
Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deny a leak claiming MK Tally Gotliv harms Likud electorally, calling it baseless. This dispute follows her interview and party debate before elections.
Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas says Arab vote will ‘tip the scales’ in Israel election - FT
In an interview with the Financial Times, Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said the Arab vote will be decisive in the upcoming election.
