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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Large number of new members, ruling party struggles with training

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is facing challenges in training a large number of newly elected representatives following a historic victory in the House of Representatives elections.

Mar 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Babul, Rajeev, Menaka... These 4 Names Finalized for Rajya Sabha, Why is Mamata Betting on Them?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced four candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, reflecting TMC's strategy to strengthen its presence in the upper house.

Feb 28 • 05:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in North Carolina 2026: What is voted in the primaries on March 3

North Carolina will hold primary elections on March 3, 2026, where voters will choose candidates for key positions, including Senate and House representatives.

Feb 27 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Royal Ball is Canceled: Now the Celebration has Moved to Stengade in Nørrebro

The Royal Ball in Denmark was canceled due to the Prime Minister calling for elections, leaving the Royal House with several prepared meals for the intended guests.

Feb 27 • 16:44 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Royal House cancels the court ball

The Danish Royal House has canceled a court ball scheduled for February 27, 2026, in light of the recent announcement of an election for the Folketing.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Communist Party Faces Bitter Pill After 56 Years: Halved Representation in the House of Representatives, Questions Only in the House of Councilors

The Japanese Communist Party faced a significant setback in the recent election, losing half of its seats in the House of Representatives and only able to pose questions in the House of Councilors during a recent parliamentary session.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Speaker: This could be the end for Trump

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns that losing the midterm elections could effectively end Donald Trump's presidency.

Feb 26 • 08:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Influence Operations in the House of Representatives Election? Is There a Strategic and Clever Movement to Evade Detection?

During Japan's House of Representatives election period, critical posts about the government circulated on social media, raising suspicions of foreign influence operations.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-Senate chief whip distances self from attack on Odigie-Oyegun’s house

Sir Rowland Owie, a former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has publicly distanced himself from the attacks on Chief John Odigie-Oyegun’s house and a party Secretariat following a political event in Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the LDP giving gifts after the election again? Voices say 'Prime Minister Takaichi is a gift magician'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has distributed catalog gifts worth approximately 10 million yen to all party members elected in the recent House of Representatives election, raising questions about the party's financial ethics.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi distributes catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives as a 'congratulation for winning'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office has distributed catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members who were elected in the recent elections, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Utah House voting map that helps Democrats can be used, federal court rules

A federal court ruled that new Utah voting districts favoring Democrats can be used in the upcoming elections, despite Republican opposition.

Feb 23 • 21:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Is No Defeat... For Trump, the Midterm Elections Are a 'Victory' or 'Fraud'

The article discusses Donald Trump's actions and statements following his return to the White House, and suggests he may intend to disregard election results if he faces defeat in future elections.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats name candidates to 'Red to Blue' initiative, aiming to flip GOP majority during midterms

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced candidates in its 'Red to Blue' initiative to challenge Republican incumbents in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 23 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC congratulates winners of Rivers constituency bye-elections

The All Progressives Congress congratulated its candidates for winning the recent bye-elections in Rivers State House of Assembly.

Feb 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: An Opera House for Steinhöring

The unexpected announcement of an opera house in the small German town of Steinhöring appears to be a political protest tied to the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Gained Online Ground: An Interview with Mr. Yamashige of JX Communications

This article discusses how Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leveraged online platforms, particularly YouTube, to secure her position in the recent Japanese House of Representatives elections, highlighting the influence of social media on voter perception.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The World of Election Videos Expanded Tenfold in Two Years: Prominence of Takai-san and Most Views

Election-related videos featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takai saw an explosive growth during the recent House of Representatives election in Japan, with views skyrocketing tenfold compared to previous elections.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Resisting 'Iran Attack' Inside and Outside the White House... 'We Should Focus on Economic Issues'

While President Donald Trump threatens military action against Iran, there is growing pressure within the White House to refocus on economic issues ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 22 • 04:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only Center and Communist Lean Toward 'Partnership' with China Among Winners - Asahi University of Tokyo Research

A recent survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun and the University of Tokyo reveals that among winners of the recent House of Representatives election in Japan, only candidates from the center and the Communist Party lean towards a partnership with China.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Mainly calm, Trump is only here for a while. Democrats are already sharpening their teeth for the White House and assured Europeans in Munich that America will not abandon them

The article discusses the contrasting political dynamics in the United States, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections and America's commitment to Europe amidst Trump's influence.

Feb 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Future of the Dominance of the LDP: Will It Be a Long-Term Regime or Decline? The Key Lies with the Ishin Party and 'Counterproposal Type' Opposition Parties

Following a historic victory in the House of Representatives elections, the second Abe Cabinet led by Sanae Takaichi has been established, with the future of Japan's political landscape relying heavily on the actions of the Japan Innovation Party and the repositioning of opposition forces.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Analysis of the LDP's Major Victory in the House of Representatives Election by Overseas Media - German Newspaper Says 'Learn from Takii'

The article discusses the international media's response to the recent electoral victory of Japan's LDP, with notable coverage from German outlets encouraging other nations to learn from LDP's leadership under Sanae Takii.

Feb 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as Prime Minister of Japan After Elections

Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed as Japan's Prime Minister following her party's significant victory in the early House of Representatives elections, promising to strengthen national defense and address economic challenges.

Feb 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the 'Blue House signboard' a universal key?... Looking at the report card of the local elections

As local elections approach in South Korea, former Blue House officials are preparing to run for office, raising questions about the effectiveness of their political experience.

Feb 17 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP faction urges Nigerians to reject manual transmission of election results

The Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria is urging citizens to oppose the manual transmission of election results, fearing it could compromise electoral integrity.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House GOP's razor-thin majority threatens to grind Trump's Capitol Hill agenda to a halt

The House GOP's slim majority complicates President Trump's legislative agenda as moderate Republicans face pressure from both their constituents and party leadership ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Major Changes in the House of Representatives Party Factions: Team Mirai Joins the Representative Questions, Communists Expected to Lose Seats

The composition of party factions in Japan's House of Representatives has undergone significant changes following recent elections, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party increasing its representation sharply while some opposition parties have seen drastic losses.

Feb 16 • 13:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Minister Sakamoto Appointed as Chair of House of Representatives Budget Committee

The Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto as the new Chair of the House of Representatives Budget Committee following a significant defeat in the recent elections.

Feb 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

High City Liberal Democratic Party's Landslide Victory: How Will China Respond? Chinese Experts Discuss the 'New Normal'

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan achieved a significant victory in the recent House of Representatives election, leading to discussions on how China's reactions will unfold, particularly amid the deteriorating relations following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's statements on Taiwan.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fragile Republican Majority in the American Congress

The article discusses the precarious state of the Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the Speaker of the House and the influence of Donald Trump on party unity.

Feb 16 • 03:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SNS-Oriented Voters in the House of Representatives Election Prefer the LDP at 36%: Asahi Poll

A recent Asahi Shimbun poll indicates that voters who prioritize information from social media heavily favor the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the recent House of Representatives elections.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ichiro Ozawa, who was defeated in the House of Representatives election, will continue his political life with the support of the younger generation

Ichiro Ozawa, a former House of Representatives member who lost in the recent election, expressed his intention to continue his political career by supporting the younger generation within his party during a YouTube update.

Feb 15 • 13:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Fiction': House Republican campaign chair dismisses Democrats’ expanding GOP target map

House Republican campaign chair Rep. Richard Hudson dismisses Democrats' claim of expanding their battleground map for the midterm elections as fiction, emphasizing confidence in retaining control of the House.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Battle for the House runs through Virginia as court OKs high-stakes redistricting vote

The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed a significant referendum on congressional redistricting to proceed, which could lead to additional Democrat-leaning districts before the midterm elections.

Feb 13 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Oberpfalz: Threatening Letter and Stone Throwing at House of Local Election Candidate

Police are investigating a threatening letter and a stone being thrown at the house of a local election candidate in Oberpfalz, Germany.

Feb 13 • 13:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Abashiri City Councilor Almost Casts Double Vote During House of Representatives Election

A city councilor from Abashiri, Hokkaido, attempted to confirm the voting process by voting early and then appearing on the election day, raising concerns about potential double voting.

Feb 13 • 11:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Even Under the Tide of Populism, Existing Parties Can Hold Firm: The House of Representatives Election Viewed by an American Expert

In a recent interview, political expert Philip Lipsey discusses the surprising resilience of Japan's ruling party, the LDP, in the latest House of Representatives election amid a global trend toward populism.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Friday, February 13: This Happened Last Night

A roundup of significant events including election outcomes in Bangladesh, a house fire in Eigersund, animal welfare violations in Trøndelag, and statements from Venezuelan officials about upcoming elections.

Feb 13 • 04:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violence amidst election results in Bangladesh... A Hindu family's house set on fire, causing millions in losses

Following the announcement of election results in Bangladesh, a Hindu family's home was set ablaze, raising serious concerns about the safety of minority communities.

Feb 13 • 04:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

SAVE Law Advances: Here's How It Would Impact Those Who Are Not U.S. Citizens

The SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, has passed the House and is now facing a vote in the Senate amid Democratic opposition claiming it may disenfranchise millions.

Feb 13 • 00:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

SAVE Act: the law that seeks to impose tough requirements for voters to demonstrate their American citizenship

The SAVE Act, recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, imposes strict documentation requirements on voters to prove their American citizenship before participating in federal elections.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Speaker Johnson blasts Dems’ ‘theatrics' in Bondi, ICE hearings, calls them 'unserious people'

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for their behavior during congressional hearings, claiming it distracts from serious governance and benefits Republicans in upcoming elections.

Feb 12 • 17:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The ‘Matsumoto Party’ – Disturbances in Himeji's House of Representatives Election, Won by 43-Year-Old Former Deputy Mayor

Yamada Motoyasu, a former deputy mayor of Himeji at age 43, won the election in Hyogo's 11th district previously held by seasoned politician Matsumoto Takaaki, raising concerns among local supporters over candidate selection.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

336 Dangerous Posts in Lower House Election: Warning after Identifying Individuals by Photo

The Japanese National Police Agency reported 336 dangerous posts on social media related to candidates in the Lower House election, issuing warnings after identifying individuals behind these threats.

Feb 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

House of Representatives approves law to require photo identification for voters in the U.S.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 'Save America Act' which mandates official identification for federal elections, claiming to enhance security and prevent electoral fraud.

Feb 12 • 02:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump threatens 'consequences' after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs

Trump issues a warning to Republicans who voted against his tariffs, indicating potential electoral repercussions.

Feb 12 • 01:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Controversial Plan: House of Representatives Approves Stricter Rules for US Elections

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring stricter rules for voter registration, particularly documentation proving US citizenship.

Feb 12 • 01:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The US House of Representatives approves an electoral law that requires proof of citizenship to vote

The US House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voters, potentially affecting millions of women.

Feb 12 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US House approves bill requiring proof of citizenship for midterm elections

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill mandating proof of citizenship for participation in midterm elections, drawing criticism from opponents who see it as an unnecessary burden on voters.

Feb 12 • 00:53 UTC

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