Elections

Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion

Peru's former President Pedro Castillo arrives for the beginning of his oral trial on charges of rebellion and other offenses against the state, in Lima, Peru March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Who are the leading candidates in Honduras' presidential election?

FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows presidential candidate Nasry Asfura of the National Party of Honduras (PN) attending a campaign rally in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, November 8, 2025; presidential candidate Rixi Moncada of the Honduras' Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) attending a campaign rally in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, October 31, 2025; and presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla of the Honduras' Liberal Party (PLH) attending a meeting with university students in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, October 30, 2025, as the November 30 general election approaches. REUTERS/Leonel Estrada and Fredy Rodriguez/File Photo

France’s highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case

FILE PHOTO: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his house on the day of his incarceration at the Sante prison to begin his five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise campaign funds from Libya, in Paris, France, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Japan opposition parties brace themselves for possible early snap election: Report

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed strong public approval ratings since taking office on Oct 21.

UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is currently the UN's chief administrator.

Italy's southern regional votes cast shadow on Meloni's 2027 prospects

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she appears at the Senate, ahead of the European Council in Brussels, in Rome, Italy, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

ASEAN re‑engagement with Myanmar ‘difficult’ even after polls, Thai foreign minister says

A man tests a voting machine during in Naypyidaw on Sept 11.

Trump seizes control of Republicans’ 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

US President Donald Trump is trying to keep Congress in Republican hands

Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term

Supporters of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo take part in his final campaign rally in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Over 800,000 new voters register for Nepal post-uprising polls

Years of economic stagnation and entrenched corruption had primed the Himalayan nation of 30 million people for upheaval.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.