Articles tagged with "election"

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Supporters waving flags attend a campaign rally of Nepali Congress party president and election candidate Gagan Thapa in Kathmandu on March 1, 2026 ahead of parliamentary elections in Nepal. (Photo by Prabin RANABHAT / AFP)

Nepal rivals rally on final day of election campaign

Heading to parliamentary elections after deadly anti-corruption protests, veteran leader KP Sharma Oli is facing a strong youth challenge from Balendra Shah, as economic frustration and demands for political renewal shape a closely fought contest.

March 7, 2026

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on February 9, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi basks in historic election triumph

The outcome allows Japan's first woman prime minister to stamp her mark on the country of 123 million people over the next four years, having pledged to boost the economy and get tough on immigration.

February 9, 2026

Czech Republic's Prime Minister and leader of coalition of three conservative parties called "Together" Petr Fiala addresses the media during the parliamentary elections in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election

Becomes another populist leader in Central Europe to stage a political comeback by winning, and vows to make the Czech Republic the best place for life in the European Union.

October 5, 2025