Parliamentary Election

Local elections are a measure of the strength of Turkey's democracy

High voter turnout in local elections can demonstrate that the Turkish people are deeply invested in their democracy.

Afghanistan presidential election postponed to September

The Independent Election Commission confirmed the date was pushed back for the second time to allow time for reforms to the voting system

India vows 'crushing response' to attack on troops in Kashmir

India warns Pakistan of consequences after a suicide bombing by a local Kashmiri militant killed at least 44 Indian paramilitary soldiers in disputed Kashmir. Islamabad rejects New Delhi's accusations.

The Saudi-Iranian battle over Lebanon

Amid Saudi offers of economic help and Iran’s military support, it might be harder than ever for Lebanon to insulate itself from regional conflict.

Netanyahu's election rival says Israel should not control Palestinians

But Benny Gantz was chief of the Israeli army during the 2014 raid on Gaza that killed more than 2000 Palestinians.

Uncertainty continues on Afghanistan's planned presidential election

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will be seeking another term when the vote happens but no new date has been announced by the county’s election commission which says it will “make an announcement soon.”

Suicide bombing in central Afghanistan kills at least five – officials

Police officials say over a dozen people were also wounded when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden car outside a police compound in Wardak province. Meanwhile, Afghans are voting in delayed Kandahar poll despite Taliban attack risk.

Swedish PM calls far-right party racist on election eve

Seven and a half million Swedes cast their votes on Sunday in what is being hailed as one of the most important general elections in decades. The two traditional blocs of parties on the centre left and right is running neck and neck in the polls.

Iraqi groups announce bloc to form parliamentary majority

Sixteen political groupings in Iraq, including those of Shia cleric Muqtada al Sadr and outgoing Prime Minister Haider al Abadi, reached an accord to create the biggest bloc in parliament, capable of forming a new government.

Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies results of May election: spokesman

Members of Iraq’s outgoing parliament voted in favour of manually recounting all votes cast in the election following the May elections due to allegations of voter fraud.

Opposition march turns to bloodshed after Zimbabwe vote

Three people were killed in Zimbabwe's capital city of Harare in clashes with police during protests by opposition supporters angry at what they claim was a rigged election.

Iraq begins recount of votes from disputed election – report

Iraqi authorities in the northern oil-rich province of Kirkuk have begun recounting votes from a parliamentary election in May that was marred by allegations of fraud, Reuters reports.