Taiwan presidential election: Lai clinches historic victory for ruling party: Lai Ching-te from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party has declared victory in ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/2978/
Quick Glance: Taiwan's Call to China: Accept Reality
- Voters reject Beijing's calls not to vote for Lai, ensuring him a comfortable victory, despite China's ruling Communist Party considering him a dangerous separatist.
- Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) promises to defend the island from China's 'intimidation' and urges Beijing to accept the result.
- The island's Foreign Ministry urges Beijing authorities in a statement to respect the election results, face reality, and give up suppressing Taiwan to bring positive interactions between both sides back on track.
- Both Lai and Hsiao were the targets of disinformation efforts during the campaign linked to China, according to experts.
Cambodian general election: Ruling party's final push: On Sunday, people in Cambodia will cast their ballots in a general election. But as Prime Minister Hun Sen ...
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Media in Hun Sen's sights ahead of Cambodian election: With people in Cambodia set to vote in a general election on Sunday, strongman leader Hun Sen is stepping ...
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Thai parliament elects new house speaker: Thai parliament has selected a new House speaker. This comes after opposition parties scored a stunning victory in ...
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Myanmar's military extends state of emergency by another 6 months | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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Japan comes to terms with death of Abe Shinzo: People across Japan are coming to terms with the shocking death of one of the nation's most influential ...
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Quick Glance: Shinzo Abe Rewrote Japan's Role in the World. And was a power broker till the end.
- At the age of 67, he died in the early evening hours. Read More: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated.
- Abe kept "setting the agenda" for Japanese politics.
- According to Kono, "I believe there were expectations from both home and abroad for him to continue to play a role in the international arena as a former prime minister.
- And how things turned out today is a tragic loss not only to Japan, but to the world as well."
- And the way things have turned out today is a devastating loss not only for Japan, but for the entire globe."
- However, Abe's death, like his life, will leave a long shadow over Japanese politics.
A COUNTRY AT A CROSSROADS | Asian View - Radio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs: People in Thailand vote in a general election on May 14. All eyes are on ...
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Pro-Democracy Voices Dwindle in Hong Kong | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Hong Kong's recent by-election highlights the challenges facing pro-democracy forces since ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20230118213703778/
Japan to honor former PM Abe Shinzo with state funeral | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Japan plans to honor former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo with a state funeral ...
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Quick Glance: Japan will perform a state funeral for Abe in the autumn.
- The burial, which is likely to be entirely sponsored by the government, will be dedicated to Abe for his "excellent leadership and implementation skills."
- He scarcely merits a full-fledged state funeral.
- The Ryukyu Shimpo editorial of July 16 highlighted reservations over the Kishida government's proposal to offer a state funeral for the killed Shinzo Abe.
Here’s a look back at a March GRAND SUMO Tournament full of thrills, spills, upsets and withdrawals!www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/ ------------------------
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Tiny houses that maximize comfort while occupying minimal space open up possibilities for urban living. See why downsized dwellings are so big in Japan.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2032240/
Princess Aiko visits sacred Shinto landmark: Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has made her first solo trip to the ...
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Learn Japanese 【Exercise】
Which word means to quit bad things?
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Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects
cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/alabama-special-election-democrat-reproductive-rights/
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
The traditional stone-baked sweet potato receives some flashy updates.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2032282/ “Japanology Plus” (Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes)
People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3182/
Feeding time doesn't come cuter: Visitors to a zoo in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, are relishing the chance to give the red pandas a little something to eat.
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Geto Kogen is an exceptional place in Iwate where visitors get to carve lines on slopes covered with deep powdery snow and soak in steamy hot springs ... Show more
Deep in the frozen forests of Hokkaido are a multitude of mysterious snow and ice formations crafted by nature. ⬇️www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2069136/ Wild Hokkaido!
Exploring an Icy Cave
Was the 2020 election stolen? Job interviews at RNC take an unusual turn.: Prospective hires say agreement with Trump’s false election claims appear to be a new ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/26/rnc-2020-election-stolen-trump-hiring/
Public bath reopens in Anamizu Town: Parts of Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture have been without running water since the New Year's Day earthquake ...
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Harder than it looks: Japan contest judges skill at putting on a kimono: Contestants show off techniques for wearing a kimono.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3037/
Japan's manga industry under threat from piracy websites: The global phenomenon of Japanese anime and manga is attracting hordes of piracy websites that ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3187/
Trump has invested little into general election infrastructure, compared to Biden
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-has-put-little-investment-into-general-election-infrastructure-compared-to-biden
Quick Glance: Limited Trump Investment Contrasts Biden's General Election Infrastructure
- Trump has made limited investments in the general election in Michigan, while Biden has increased his presence in battleground states.
- Biden has already opened 100 new offices and added over 350 new staffers in swing states.
- The Trump campaign lacks significant general election infrastructure compared to Biden.
- There is uncertainty surrounding Trump's team rewriting the 2024 battleground-state strategy.
Filled with fresh wasabi, the “tear roll” produces an unexpected reaction when eaten.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/6119015/
Quake-hit Ishikawa launches recruitment website for welfare workers: Ishikawa Prefecture is launching a recruitment drive for workers at understaffed nursing ...
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Hakodate is celebrated for its seafood, with squid securing a special place on the menu due to its culinary flexibility.⬇️www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2019376/ Dining with the Chef
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Farah Griffin rejects notion that trials will make Trump more popular: ‘Complete lunacy’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4557261-farah-griffin-trump-rejects-notion-trials-provide-popularity-boost/
Rising concerns about China lead to tighter ties: Concerns about a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and tensions between China and the Philippines lead to ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3172/
Ahead of India's upcoming general election, a court in Uttar Pradesh – the country's most populous state – has effectively banned Muslim religious schools ... Show more
Hot spring bathhouse reopens in Nanao City: A public bathhouse at Wakura Onsen, a hot spring resort in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture ...
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Ishihara Yurina lays out her strategy for enabling the disabled in Laos with educational and employment support. ⬇️www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2105101/ Direct Talk
Empowering People with ... Show more
Maeda Yosuke shares his vision for a world where everyone has access to clean water, aided by his innovative system for treating wastewater.⬇️www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2105052/
Ohtani Shohei: Full news conference | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: During a ten-minute news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, Japanese baseball star Ohtani Shohei ...
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On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilize the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialties like sweet onions ... Show more
Shockwave: Fans mourn loss of manga artist Toriyama Akira | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The death of Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3157/
Oyster cultivators in Hiroshima are looking to the mountains for the key to leaving less plastic waste behind.www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3021027/
The president and vice president will speak about healthcare as the 2024 general election season ramps up.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in 1975 and incarcerated opposition leaders. In 1977, she lifted the emergency and released her political ... Show more
Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68683454
Moonilal: UNC MPs meeting with PNM operatives - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: United National Congress (UNC) deputy political leader Dr Roodal Moonilal said MPs ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/28/moonilal-unc-mps-meeting-with-pnm-operatives/
Starmer promises to revive levelling up, praising Boris Johnson for the policy: Launching Labour's local election campaign in the West Midlands ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-28/starmer-promises-to-revive-levelling-up-praising-boris-johnson-for-the-policy
India's biggest election loser ready to fight again - News | Khaleej Times: K. Padmarajan, a 65-year-old tyre repair shop owner, began fighting elections in 1988 ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/indias-biggest-election-loser-ready-to-fight-again
Turkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu: Turkey holds municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday March 31 ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-local-vote-test-erdogan-his-main-rival-imamoglu-2024-03-28/
Turkey local election: opposition aims to hit back at Erdogan: Bruised and fractured by Tayyip Erdogan's victory in 2023 general elections ...
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What are Joe Biden’s chances of winning in 2024?: Is he in deep trouble, or is his comeback underway?
vox.com/politics/2024/3/28/24112488/biden-polls-losing-trump-2024-comeback
Sir Keir Starmer visiting the Black Country today with West Midlands a key political battleground
expressandstar.com/news/politics/local-election-2024/2024/03/28/sir-keir-starmer-visiting-the-black-country-today-with-west-midlands-a-key-political-battleground/
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to visit Poole today: LIBERAL Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is to visit Poole this afternoon as the general election edges ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24216597.liberal-democrat-leader-sir-ed-davey-visit-poole-today/
India’s biggest election loser ready to fight again: METTUR, India: Despite failing 238 times in his bid for public office in India, K. Padmarajan is unperturbed ...
arabnews.com/node/2484106/offbeat
Election-Weary Bulgaria Faces Polls as Coalition Collapses: Fresh election in Bulgaria now looks certain as GERB says it will return President's mandate ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/03/25/election-weary-bulgaria-faces-polls-as-coalition-collapses/
LP Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket for Obi: "Furthermore, the convention in session reviewed the ongoing development and performance of its governor in ...
fij.ng/article/lp-reserves-2027-presidential-ticket-for-obi/
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party: The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-new-ambassador-to-australia-is-a-scourge-for-the-ruling-party/
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Fresh blow for PM as two ministers quit in a day: Robert Halfon quit as an education minister, while James Heappey formally stepped down as armed forces minister ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-26/fresh-blow-for-pm-as-two-ministers-quit-in-a-day
The Tories’ Khan attack ad is the start of a political race to the bottom: We've already seen Labour isn't above mudslinging either as inaccurate and ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/columnists/tories-khan-attack-ads-2978620
South Africa's election court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma's MK party: South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68663636
Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Utahns: What issues matter most to you? : Tell the Tribune what issues you want to know where your candidates stand.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/19/what-issues-matter-most-leading/
Justice Marie-Josèe Hogue resumes foreign interference inquiry, warning some details will be kept secret for national security
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-foreign-interference-commission-hearings-hogue/
A Last Gasp for the Peace Process in Turkey: How did Ankara’s relationship with the Kurds deteriorate so dramatically over the past decade and where is it ...
newlinesmag.com/argument/a-last-gasp-for-the-peace-process-in-turkey/
Quick Glance: The End of the Peace Process in Turkey
- Turkey faces an escalation of the conflict with the PKK, which has led to periodic military confrontations over the past 40 years.
- Since the failed coup attempt in 2016, over 5,000 lives have been claimed by clashes between Ankara and the PKK.
- The peace process between Turkey and its Kurdish minorities, which began in 2013, is coming to an end as political repression and violence intensify.
- The escalation of the conflict since the 2023 elections indicates Erdogan's push towards a more intense armed conflict, diminishing the chances of normalizing political relations with the Kurds.
The thread that was cut at Tempe | eKathimerini.com: Let’s be serious, what this country really needs is not another election, but rather a responsible ...
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Senior Tories believe the party will break up after it loses the general election, Peston tells Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana on the #TalkingPolitics podcast
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Erdoğan denounces 'monopoly' on Kurdish votes: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday was in Diyarbakır, a predominantly Kurdish province in southeastern ...
dailysabah.com/politics/elections/erdogan-denounces-monopoly-on-kurdish-votes
Humza Yousaf: What’s happened in first year as leader of the SNP?: Good or bad, the First Minister could never have predicted the remarkable events that have ...
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Bulgaria Closer to Snap Vote as New Cabinet Attempt Set to Fail: Bulgaria is getting closer to a snap vote, the sixth general election in just over three years ...
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Lok Sabha Election 2024: प्रधानमंत्री पद के लिए मोदी 51.06% तो राहुल 46.45% लोगों की पहली पसंद : सर्वे
hindi.financialexpress.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-mood-of-the-nation-survey-by-asianet-news-prime-minister-narendra-modi-rahul-gandhi-4424186
UK general admits military 'couldn't fight Russia for longer than two months'
wionews.com/videos/uk-general-admits-military-couldnt-fight-russia-for-longer-than-two-months-704864
The United National Congress' internal elections for the National Executive is due this year, while the election for Political Leader is due next year ... Show more
Britain’s Conservatives go full Trump in London: An American-style campaign video targeting voters in the capital has been labeled a distraction.
politico.eu/article/britain-conservaties-donald-trump-london-crime-sadiq-khan/
Sadiq Khan promises 1,300 new police officers - but only with a Labour Government
standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-met-police-officers-labour-yvette-cooper-government-police-crime-b1147850.html
South Africa Faces Disinformation Threat Ahead of Elections: The biweekly report from the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) brings attention to ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088844.html
Analysis: Democrats see Biden tortoise beating Trump hare in November race: The presidential election is shaping up as a classic tortoise-versus-hare tale.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/analysis-democrats-see-biden-tortoise-beating-trump-hare-in-november-race/
South Sudan Opposition Parties Criticize New Election Laws: A new electoral regulation in South Sudan has received harsh criticism from opposition parties that ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403270008.html
Former Tory MP resigns leaving PM to face new by-election: The Blackpool South MP was facing a local vote to remove him, after a Commons suspension for lobbying.
bbc.com/news/uk-68658896
Identify members involved in anti-party activities, PDP tells state chairmen: The PDP leadership has directed the chairmen of the 36 state chapters and the FCT ...
punchng.com/identify-members-involved-in-anti-party-activities-pdp-tells-state-chairmen/
Cabinet clash over defence spending as general warns UK not ready for long war: Rishi Sunak refused to commit that 2.5 per cent of GDP for the armed forces would ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/cabinet-clash-defence-spending-general-warns-uk-not-ready-war-2976880
Portugal's rightist AD and populist Chega clash after election, signalling instability
reuters.com/world/europe/portugals-rightist-ad-populist-chega-clash-after-election-signalling-instability-2024-03-26/
Sutton and Croydon councillors resign within 24 hours: Two South London councillors have resigned within the space of 24 hours triggering by-elections in Croydon ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24212624.sutton-croydon-councillors-resign-within-24-hours/
Rishi Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign: UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and ...
ft.com/content/c1625056-5231-464e-92d9-c517bd6c10b3
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Trump's running mate may be in the mold of Marjorie Taylor Greene: In this election, the Republican has less reason to lean toward a more traditional vice ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-26/donald-trump-running-mate-vice-president-marjorie-taylor-greene-marco-rubio-jonah-goldberg
Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden’s Southern push: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the special election victory in Alabama, where a Democratic ...
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Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects
cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/alabama-special-election-democrat-reproductive-rights/
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
There is sheer fear in Berlin - these "traffic light" exit scenarios are being played out
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“The change of chancellor campaign is on the agenda - already in the summer” - Video
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Himachal BJP chief Bindal rules out rebellion, says those who lost 2022 polls will be heard in 2027
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/himachal-pradesh-bjp-chief-bindal-rebellion-polls-9238467/
As the country is all set to elect a new national government, political parties are busy luring leaders in rival camps to build an election wave in their ... Show more
Democrat who ran on abortion rights flips seat in deeply conservative Alabama: Marilyn Lands, who campaigned on abortion rights in deeply conservative Alabama ...
ctvnews.ca/world/democrat-who-ran-on-abortion-rights-flips-seat-in-deeply-conservative-alabama-1.6825650
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