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Elections

Japan PM Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed sky-high popularity ratings, becoming a hit on social media.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed sky-high popularity ratings, becoming a hit on social media.

Bangladesh PM front-runner rejects unity government offer, says his party set to win

Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman gestures during an interview with Reuters ahead of the national election, at his Gulshan office, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman gestures during an interview with Reuters ahead of the national election, at his Gulshan office, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

In ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s home town in Bangladesh, voters face an unfamiliar ballot

Images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on display at the Bangabandhu Gate in Gopalganj.
Images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on display at the Bangabandhu Gate in Gopalganj.

Why struggling Thailand keeps voting for change that never comes

Even if voters signal a desire for reform, the electoral math is daunting.  Thailand hasn’t had a single-party government with an outright majority since the 2005 election.
Even if voters signal a desire for reform, the electoral math is daunting.  Thailand hasn’t had a single-party government with an outright majority since the 2005 election.

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, an election bulldozer

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party at an LDP election rally in Kawagoe, Saitama.
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party at an LDP election rally in Kawagoe, Saitama.

Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects

Voter frustration over soaring living expenses led to major setbacks for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the last two national elections.
Voter frustration over soaring living expenses led to major setbacks for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the last two national elections.

Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?

More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.
More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.

Trump has no ‘formal plans’ to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

The White House declined to rule out the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near voting locations.
The White House declined to rule out the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near voting locations.

Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’

US President Donald Trump after signing a spending Bill at the White House on Feb 3.
US President Donald Trump after signing a spending Bill at the White House on Feb 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.