election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen
Sunday question on the federal election • INSA/BILD: CDU/CSU 29.5% | AfD 18.5% | SPD 16% | GREENS 13% | BSW 6.5% | FDP 6% | THE LEFT 3% | FREE VOTERS 2 ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/
In pictures: India votes in the world's biggest election: Tens of millions of Indians have voted on the first day of a general election that end on 1 June.
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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Sunday question on the federal election • INSA/BamS: CDU/CSU 30% | AfD 18% | SPD 16% | GREENS 13% | BSW 6% | FDP 5% | THE LEFT 3% | FREE VOTERS 2% | Other 7%
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Sunday question on the federal election • Elections research group / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 31% | AfD 18% | SPD 16% | GREEN 12% | BSW 6% | FDP 4% | THE LEFT ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/
Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
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Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
'No Substitute': Major News Outlets Ask Candidates To Commit To Televised Presidential Debate
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Sunday question Ipsos on the federal election • CDU/CSU 29% | AfD 18% | SPD 15% | GREENS 13% | BSW 7% | FDP 5% | THE LEFT 4% | FREE VOTERS 3% | Other 6%
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There is a campaign to “stab” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election in Selangor ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702859
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Sunday question on the federal election • INSA/BILD: CDU/CSU 30.5% | AfD 18.5% | SPD 15% | GREENS 13% | BSW 6.5% | FDP 5% | THE LEFT 3.5% | FREE VOTERS 2 ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/
"People of Wayanad are like my family," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the public after leading a road show in connection with ... Show more #electionswiththehindu #rahulgandhi #congress #wayanad
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election: South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the ...
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
Trump campaign calls for earlier and more presidential debates | CNN Politics: Former President Donald Trump’s campaign sent a letter Thursday to the Commission ...
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"Not on the agenda now": Habeck does not want to talk about running for chancellor now
n-tv.de/politik/Habeck-will-jetzt-nicht-ueber-Kanzlerkandidatur-sprechen-article24872865.html
Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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A few weeks before the European elections and almost half a year before the state elections in Thuringia, the top candidates of the CDU and AfD ... Show more #welt #news #tvduell
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/issues-trump-biden-2024-election-health-care-abortion-tax-immigration-rcna147637
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
New poll shows Greens at historic low: The Greens continue to plummet in the polls. The party has not had such a low score since 2018. The CDU is doing well.
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Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch: Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in November’s general election as both parties court the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4577139-joe-biden-donald-trump-women-female-voters-gen-z-college-educated-black-women/
PM Lee Hsien Loong will take on the role of senior minister in the new Cabinet, which should not have major changes, said DPM Lawrence Wong ... Show more www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-to-become-senior-minister-no-major-changes-to-cabinet-until-after-next-ge-dpm-wong
Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claim: A president’s “constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed does ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/08/jack-smith-supreme-court-trump-immunity/
Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
- Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.
- Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.
- Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.
Biden hauls in $90 million in March as campaign embarks on general election blitz
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
Operatives must pay up to $1.25 million for robocall scheme to suppress Black votes
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/settlement-new-york-robocalls-black-voters/
Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
- Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.
- The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.
- Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.
- Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote: Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-mike-johnson-redundant-non-citizen-bill-vote-1235003973/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President Erdoğan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for Erdoğan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
How Russia wants to exert influence in Europe: Russia has been trying to destabilize European countries for years - with the help of media networks ...
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The economy is not getting off the ground. What needs to change? In this interview, FDP Secretary General Bijan Djir-Sarai names his three most important ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386330/fdp-im-umfragetief-djir-sarai-warnt-deutschland-ist-zu-teuer-geworden-.html
Survey alert! Traffic lights lose dramatically among low-income people: An investigation by the Bertelsmann Foundation brings bitter results ...
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AfD backs European election candidate Bystron: The AfD federal executive is backing the controversial European election candidate Petr Bystron ...
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Quick Glance: AfD-Russia Money Affair: Party Leadership Backs Bystron
- AfD MP Petr Bystron is questioned by the party's federal board regarding allegations of receiving money from the Putin circle. Bystron denies the accusations and receives support from the party leadership.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money in cash in Prague or through cryptocurrencies. The Bundestag administration and the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the allegations. Bystron has denied the reports in contradictory wordings.
- Despite the accusations, the federal board emphasizes Bystron's innocence and requests evidence. Internal discussions on sanctions do not lead to immediate actions, as the list for the European elections cannot be changed.
- While some party colleagues trust Bystron, others find his behavior untrustworthy. Bystron himself feels validated by the support of the federal board and accuses the Czech government of a conspiracy.
AfD loses favor with voters nationwide in survey - after Russia scandal: According to a new survey, the right-wing populists are recording losses ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/parteien/id_100381192/afd-verliert-in-umfrage-bundesweit-in-waehlergunst-nach-russland-skandal.html
Joe Biden Gets Good News From America's Most Accurate Pollster: The president continued to close the polling gap against Trump with months still to go before the ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-gets-good-news-americas-most-accurate-pollster-1890082
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Fact checking Trump's claims about 'election integrity': Trump has continued to falsely claim he won the 2020 election in several states.
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Beating Back Populists at the Grassroots | by Sławomir Sierakowski - Project Syndicate
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Milieu study: The center loses trust in the parties and complains about ecological impositions
welt.de/wissenschaft/article250973148/Milieu-Studie-Die-Mitte-verliert-das-Vertrauen-in-die-Parteien-und-beklagt-Oeko-Zumutungen.html
Biden is building a behemoth of a campaign. Trump at this point seems to be playing catch-up.
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-building-behemoth-campaign-trump-point-seems-playing-catch-rcna145903
Tories are finished at next UK general election, says Humza Yousaf: The First Minister said the Conservatives have 'heaped misery on households right across ...
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ANIL WANTS TO BE MP
Opposition UNC Senator Anil Roberts today filed nomination papers to contest the St. Joseph seat when the general election is called ... Show more
Vows to serve ‘till the end of my days’: After representing the people of Siparia for nearly three decades, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is ...
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European elections: Belgium's judiciary investigates Russian attempt to exert influence
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Sunday question from YouGov on the federal election: CDU/CSU 29% | AfD 19% | GREEN 15% | SPD 14% | BSW 7% | FDP 5% | THE LEFT 4% | FREE VOTERS 1% | Other 6%
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Current Forsa poll: Greens have lost many voters from the center
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Biden may have trouble getting on Ohio’s general election ballot, state’s top election official warns
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Quick Glance: New Challenge Emerges for Biden in Ohio
- There is a possibility that President Joe Biden may encounter issues accessing general election ballots in Ohio due to a potential conflict in state law.
- According to a letter in Newsweek's possession, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's legal advisor is seeking clarification on an evident conflict in Ohio law between the nominating process of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the deadline for the state to certify the party's presidential candidate.
- A deadline for a resolution has been set, with a request for 'immediate attention to the matter'. It was noted that either the Democratic National Committee must reschedule its nominating convention or the Ohio General Assembly must establish an exception to this legal requirement by May 9, 2024.
- Despite Trump's current lead in Ohio, several polls suggest that Biden's chances of reelection in November have improved, with two reputable polling aggregates indicating he is tied with or ahead of Trump.
AfD connections to Russia: A seat at the Russian opera: The AfD's leading candidate in the European elections, Maximilian Krah, is accused of having received ...
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Europe-wide study: Money for infrastructure reduces vote shares for right-wing populists
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Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' for party
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Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk: Poles vote in local elections on Sunday, selecting thousands of councillors and mayors who will play a key role in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-holds-local-elections-test-tusk-2024-04-07/
Reform UK apologises for sacking dead York general election candidate for 'inactivity'
itv.com/news/calendar/2024-04-11/reform-uk-sorry-for-sacking-dead-election-candidate-for-inactivity
Simon Harris stands by claim that FG-led government will build 250,000 homes by 2030
independent.ie/irish-news/simon-harris-stands-by-claim-that-fg-led-government-will-build-250000-homes-by-2030/a270314816.html
"We are in the middle of World War III, but European leaders are denying reality, as in the time of Hitler"
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/interview/2024/04/10/7183469/
Because of Strack-Zimmermann: Berlin FDP politician Christian Schuchert switches to Wagenknecht
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/wegen-strack-zimmermann-berliner-fdp-politiker-christian-schuchert-wechselt-zu-wagenknecht-li.2203596
Humza Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message: The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick ...
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Republicans close party affiliation gap with Democrats: Survey: Republicans have narrowed the party affiliation gap with Democrats, closing on an advantage ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4583685-republicans-close-party-affiliation-gap-with-democrats-survey/
Exclusive: Links between the UK prime minister and private equity group Blackstone have fuelled speculation about his post-election future. www.ft.com/content/4c822203-cddb-4c26-bed8-663fff86c2e5
Federal election 2025: CDU veteran Vogel does not really believe in Merz being a candidate for chancellor
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South Africa's electoral body takes Zuma case to constitutional court - Africa - World
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
In an era of partisan politics and growing skepticism of online content, AI has the potential to disrupt this year’s motherlode of election cycles ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/deepfakes-distrust-disinformation-welcome-ai-election-2024/
Peter Murrell’s re-arrest has plunged the SNP into crisis: There is what can only be described as a mood of despair in SNP circles after the re-arrest of former ...
spectator.co.uk/article/peter-murrells-re-arrest-has-plunged-the-snp-into-crisis/
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Entrepreneur Paul Patmore of Lowe River in Trelawy is set to represent the People's National Party in the constituency of South Trelawny in the next general ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240414/paul-patmore-represent-pnp-south-trelawny #GLNRToday
How Abortion, and IVF, Flipped an Alabama State House Seat: Marilyn Lands’s victory in a special election provided an early blueprint for Democrats who are eager ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/alabama-abortion-ivf-house-seat.html
Croatia votes in a parliamentary election that's a showdown between its president and prime minister
apnews.com/article/croatia-election-european-union-plenkovic-milanovic-b3a93b2598f60ebfdf663815dda2c0ad
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
From phony robocalls to lifelike forged photos, AI is evolving at breakneck pace.
What impact will it have as 50 countries prepare to hold national elections ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/deepfakes-distrust-disinformation-welcome-ai-election-2024/
What the Mark Menzies scandal means for the Tories: Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the whip following revelations that he had misused campaign funds
spectator.co.uk/article/what-the-mark-menzies-scandal-means-for-the-tories/
From the #UniformCivilCode to unemployment, #RamMandir , migration for jobs, and the infamous #AnkitaBhandari murder case, what are the major issues plaguing Haridwar and Uttarakhand ... Show more #LokSabhaElections2024 @BeechBazar www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/17/sunak-hopes-of-pre-election-interest-rate-cuts-frustrated-by-inflation-slow-puncture
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Election-bound Tamil Nadu among top States in many socio-economic measures: Data: Analysis of Tamil Nadu's economic, social, and environmental indicators ...
thehindu.com/data/election-bound-tamil-nadu-among-top-states-in-many-socio-economic-measures-data/article68078419.ece
Quick Glance: Can the BJP Make Inroads in the Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
- The BJP may increase its vote share in these states, but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
- The BJP has had a poor electoral track record in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Despite aggressively wooing Tamil voters, polls suggest that the party may not win seats in the parliaments of these states.
- In Tamil Nadu, the BJP is focusing on promoting Modi and a Tamil leader to attract young voters. In Kerala, the party is trying to court the support of the Christian community and showcase Modi's development strategy.
- Despite intense campaigning in both states, it is expected that the DMK-Congress alliance will sweep all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the Congress-led UDF will secure 17 out of 20 seats in Kerala. The BJP may only see an increase in its vote share without winning any seats.
U.S. election officials are facing a barrage of threatening messages ahead of November's presidential election. Our political reporter examined a file ... Show more www.nytimes.com/news-event/2024-election
Survey slap in the East: Wagenknecht steals AfD voters: Wagenknecht's alliance could obviously steal votes from the right-wing populists ...
fr.de/politik/wagenknecht-buendnis-bsw-afd-umfrage-trend-sachsen-anhalt-bundestagswahl-europawahl-zr-93020694.html
Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election?: India is set to begin the world's largest general elections today, held in terrain sweeping from the ...
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Carving a legacy with his iron will: KOTA KINABALU: The late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup left behind a legacy of being one of those rare Sabah politicians who survived ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/carving-a-legacy-with-his-iron-will
Swift handover gives Singapore’s incoming PM more time to make his mark: It also gives the ruling party more flexibility on when to call the next general ...
straitstimes.com/opinion/swift-handover-gives-incoming-pm-more-time-to-make-his-mark
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/forecast
ZUMA WINS COURT BID TO RUN IN MAY ELECTION
A South African court has allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections ... Show more #VisionUpdates
Indian shares extend fall as volatility rises before key earnings, general elections
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UK will not reach 2.5% of defence spending until after General Election, ministers admit
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Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
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