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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Dilemma over Upendra Kushwaha’s Seat: Understand the Math of Rajya Sabha Elections in Bihar

The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar are heating up as the BJP announces its candidates and the position for a fifth seat remains uncertain.

Mar 3 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

BSP started fielding candidates a year ago... playing bets on Brahmins and Muslims in UP

The Bahujan Samaj Party has begun announcing candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, focusing on strategic nominations to attract Brahmin and Muslim voters.

Mar 3 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sociocracy Shows Up in Ísafjörður

The Social Democrats in Ísafjörður have announced their candidacy with a new list of candidates in preparation for the upcoming local elections.

Mar 3 • 08:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Giving up on getting a new party approved: Theresa Scavenius runs for election as an independent

Theresa Scavenius has abandoned her efforts to have her party, Grønne Demokrater, approved for the upcoming parliamentary election and will run as an independent candidate.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Congo-Brazzaville gears up for controversial March 15 presidential election

The Republic of the Congo prepares for a presidential election on March 15, amid widespread concerns about electoral fairness and the stronghold of incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Mar 2 • 18:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I would never vote for them": new survey and key data on Milei, Kicillof, and other candidates for 2027

A recent survey highlights significant electoral rejection levels among Argentinian political candidates as the country gears up for the 2027 presidential elections.

Mar 2 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Defeating the Arch-enemy and crippling Beijing by stopping oil

The article discusses Donald Trump's strategic goals regarding Iran and China in the lead-up to the Midterm elections, particularly through military challenges in the Middle East.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The electoral campaign in Colombia heats up on the right

The electoral campaign in Colombia is heating up with a significant rise in support for Paloma Valencia, the candidate from the Uribismo faction, just a week before legislative and party primary elections.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

"Latvia's Development" Prepares for Saeima Elections

The political party "Latvia's Development" is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Saeima elections this fall, as confirmed during their recent convention.

Feb 28 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate: The Greens are successful - and could still end up in the opposition

The Greens have gained ground in Rhineland-Palatinate, yet they face the possibility of entering opposition despite their electoral success.

Feb 28 • 11:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 2027 Fight Mobilizes Officials and Opponents

The Argentine government is gearing up for the 2027 elections, using the opening session of Congress to stake its claims, while the opposition is also actively positioning itself in the political battleground.

Feb 28 • 04:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky sees 'window for peace' as Fedorov pushes Defense Ministry shake-up

President Zelensky believes there is a potential opportunity to achieve peace with Russia before the U.S. midterm elections, coinciding with significant political moments in the United States.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio says that Tarcísio wants to coordinate the campaign in SP and that it is up to the governor to choose his own vice

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro claims that Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has offered to coordinate his campaign in São Paulo and emphasizes that the choice of vice governor is a personal decision for Tarcísio.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The big competition heats up in the National Coalition Party

Heikki Autto, chair of the Defense Committee, is running for the position of deputy chair of the National Coalition Party in Finland, joining other candidates in a competitive race ahead of the party congress.

Feb 27 • 13:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nepal Gears Up for Crucial Elections and a Three-Way Struggle for Government Leadership

Nepal prepares for its first national elections since the political upheaval that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, featuring a competitive race among three key candidates.

Feb 27 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: Who Will Win the Governorship in California 2026 and What Are the Polls Saying Today

California's upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be competitive, with Republican Steve Hilton currently leading in polls over Democrat Eric Swalwell and Conservative Sheriff Chad Bianco, marking a potential shift in state politics after Governor Gavin Newsom's two-term limit forces him to step down.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hungary Heats Up the Tension with Ukraine, Deploys Troops, and Turns the Campaign into a Plebiscite on War

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalates tensions with Ukraine over energy supply issues as he frames the upcoming elections as a referendum on war and peace.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'

Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.

Feb 26 • 11:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano’s new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya

Former governor Ibrahim Shekarau is being courted by the APC as political defections shake up the power dynamics in Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 26 • 02:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos and Hilton take up the defense of the PSOL federation with the PT

Brazilian political figures Guilherme Boulos and Erika Hilton support the formation of a federation between the PSOL and the PT, though the PSOL remains divided on the issue.

Feb 26 • 01:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Her method was to shake things up and see how they took": Dati's two political years in Culture

Rachida Dati, the outgoing Minister of Culture and candidate for the Paris mayoralty, has resigned from the government to focus on the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A dangerous and deadly alliance": in the municipal elections in Beauvais, the united left of the PS and LFI is caught up by the Quentin Deranque affair

The left's united candidate for the municipal elections in Beauvais, Roxane Lundy, faces challenges in her campaign due to the implications of the Quentin Deranque case and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's national stance.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big revelation in SIR investigation, 'Rani Begum' turns out to be Bangladeshi, passport-visa seized

A shocking case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district involving a woman posing as 'Rani Begum,' who has been identified as originally from Bangladesh during a voter verification process.

Feb 25 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso on Yolanda Díaz's Withdrawal from the General Elections: 'All I Ask Is That She Hurries Up and Joins the PSOE and Completes its Downfall'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticized Yolanda Díaz's decision to withdraw from the upcoming general elections, suggesting she hurry to join the PSOE to contribute to its decline.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Far-Right Party Accused of "Systematic Nepotism"

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces allegations of systematically favoring friends and relatives in the lead-up to state and local elections in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

US Democrats: Hoping for a Blue Election Miracle

The US Democrats are currently ahead in polls leading up to the Congressional elections, but doubts remain about their ability to translate this advantage into actual victories in the elections.

Feb 25 • 13:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Millennials Push into Town Halls

In the lead-up to the 2026 local elections in Germany, an increasing number of millennials, including students like Eric Jacob, are actively campaigning for municipal offices, signaling a growing interest in local governance among younger generations.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights

In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Trump outlined his administration’s accomplishments and priorities in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, focusing heavily on economic themes amid Democratic protests.

Feb 25 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Top Candidates Present Themselves: Two Against One in Baden-Württemberg

Political candidates Cem Özdemir, representing the Greens, faces off against Markus Frohnmaier of the AfD and the CDU's candidate in a televised debate leading up to the state elections in Baden-Württemberg.

Feb 25 • 07:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Trump expected to 'claim victory on the economy' in State of the Union

Donald Trump is set to deliver his annual State of the Union address, focusing on his economic achievements as the Republican Party gears up for midterm elections.

Feb 25 • 00:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump in crisis speaks to Congress: 'My America is strong and respected'

Trump addresses Congress emphasizing a narrative of America being strong, prosperous, and respected as he gears up for the midterm elections.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Entre Ríos rides the wave of dollar debt emissions: more than US$ 7.8 billion placed since the elections

The province of Entre Ríos in Argentina plans to issue a bond of up to US$ 500 million, following significant debt emissions since the recent elections.

Feb 24 • 17:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Election Farce in Wolfratshausen: Mobile Toilet on the Wrong Path

A mobile toilet set up for a local election campaign in Wolfratshausen has mysteriously disappeared after just eleven days, leading to confusion about its whereabouts and the implications for the campaign.

Feb 24 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan and Franck Allisio Neck and Neck, the Right Collapses

In the lead-up to the municipal elections in Marseille, a recent poll shows the incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio both at 34% support, while the right-wing candidate Martine Vassal has dropped significantly to 14%.

Feb 24 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Race to woo Brahmins in UP, social engineering project begins again

Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are reviving social engineering strategies focused on Brahmin voters ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

Feb 24 • 07:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Robert De Niro claims Trump will 'never leave' office at end of his term, says 'up to us to get rid of him'

Robert De Niro expressed concerns during a podcast interview that President Trump would not leave office at the end of his term, calling it a responsibility for people to ensure he is removed.

Feb 23 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Adelante Andalucía calls at your door’. The Andalusian coalition launches its pre-campaign 'without getting caught up in the squabbles of the left'

The Andalusian coalition Adelante Andalucía is initiating a door-to-door campaign to engage disillusioned voters ahead of the upcoming regional elections, positioning itself as a 'third way' alternative to both the right and the current coalition government.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Modi-Yogi's Collaboration...Game Plan for UP's Resounding Victory Formed in Meerut

The inauguration of the Rapid Rail project in Meerut served as a platform for Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to convey a strong political message ahead of the 2027 elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 23 • 09:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Up to 10 Local Elections: Will Joko and Han Dong-hoon Declare Their Candidacies?

The upcoming local elections in South Korea may feature up to 10 by-elections, often referred to as a 'mini general election.'

Feb 22 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I received a death threat last week. But I will not give up. It is crucial to protect our democracy"

Maine's Interior Minister Shenna Bellows has received death threats in response to her criticism of President Trump, whom she accuses of undermining the legitimacy of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 22 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left displays alignment and activates the electoral machinery to attempt to rearm for the general elections

The left-wing coalition in Spain is uniting and gearing up for upcoming general elections amidst ongoing discussions and uncertainties regarding leadership roles.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP lowers expectations in Castilla and León while the PSOE fears that the rise of Vox puts up to four seats at stake

The PP is adjusting its strategy in Castilla and León ahead of the upcoming elections, aiming to balance its approach with Vox while managing expectations.

Feb 22 • 00:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Votes sold for up to ₦10,000 in FCT poll — CSO

An election monitoring group in Nigeria claimed that votes were sold for as much as ₦10,000 during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'11 planes crashed in Operation Sindoor' - Akhilesh attacks BJP mentioning Trump's name

Akhilesh Yadav questions the central government over the controversial 'Operation Sindoor', claiming it resulted in the crash of 11 aircraft, echoing remarks made by former US President Donald Trump.

Feb 21 • 12:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nathan Shachar: 'Far-right' Vox shakes up the circles of Spanish politics

The Vox party, representing Spain's radical right, has become a significant and alarming competitor to both the ruling socialist PSOE and the conservative PP after recent regional elections.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Increased party activity in the weeks leading up to the primary

The Green Left party in Reykjavík is currently holding a primary election with several candidates vying for top positions ahead of the municipal elections.

Feb 21 • 11:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Kolanko: The Mysterious Candidate for Prime Minister. Kaczyński Heats Up the Atmosphere in PiS

Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of PiS, has sparked speculation within the party by announcing a candidate for prime minister, leading to a chaotic political atmosphere.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Hungarian election campaign devolves into war scare: Orbán invokes the SS and attacks Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party is ramping up its anti-Ukrainian rhetoric ahead of elections, claiming interference from Ukraine in Hungarian politics and criticizing energy policies associated with the EU.

Feb 20 • 12:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The PJ removed the list from the mayor of Tigre, left the one backed by Massa and enabled at least 12 internals

The Justicialist Party of Argentina has disqualified the list backed by Tigre's mayor Julio Zamora while allowing candidacies supported by Sergio Massa and opened up for internal party elections in various districts.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bangladesh Election: BNP Accused of Collusion with India

The political climate around Bangladesh's 13th National Election heats up as NCP leader Nahid Islam accuses the BNP of collusion with India and the Awami League, demanding an impartial investigation into election results.

Feb 20 • 11:05 UTC

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