Elections

Venezuela’s promised elections face long delays, sources say

A government supporter during a march in Caracas on Sept 23, backing acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly in New York.

Brazil President Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as re-election race tightens

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also unveiled a new debt relief program aimed at households, the latest in a series of measures introduced ahead of October’s election.

Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on table, but Russia must weigh its interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

EU officials dismiss fears elections in Germany, France could derail Ukraine support

A civilian hospital in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Sept 25, following a Russian airstrike. EU officials say the bloc is resilient enough to weather political shifts in member states.

Russia arrests critical political scientist on drug charges

Russia state media said a Moscow court had ordered Alexander Kynev’s arrest, on accusations that he illegally sold and distributed drugs.

Indian police use tear gas against protesters seeking election chief’s ouster

Police personnel use a water cannon to disperse India’s Opposition Congress party supporters shouting slogans against India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation during a protest in Patna on Sept 25.

Abbas pledges first Palestinian parliamentary vote in 20 years as doubts mount

President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly via pre-recorded video (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar

India's 'cockroach' movement says it will launch protest if poll panel chief doesn't quit in 48 hours

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) speaks as the party's convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das look on during a press conference to demand resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, September 24, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host Summer Olympics over ‘political stability’

Berlin’s outgoing Mayor Kai Wegner (right) announced the German capital’s withdrawal from an Olympic hosting bid at a press conference on Sept 24.

The West does not have a leadership problem

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is not alone in facing a demanding electorate, says the writer.

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