Political turmoil in Japan after early elections leaves no clear winner

Political turmoil in Japan after early elections leaves no clear winner

japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba On Monday he vowed to stay in office even though his bid for early elections backfired, with his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009. Ishiba called Sunday's elections days later taking office on October 1But voters angry over an illicit funds scandal … Read more

What is manipulation in US elections? What to know in 500 words

Political turmoil in Japan after early elections leaves no clear winner

It has been called vote rigging, power grabs, and just plain cleverness. But it is legal and both Republicans and Democrats do it. Gerrymandering, the process of redrawing electoral districts to favor political parties, is almost as old as the United States, yet it remains an important part of the modern political process. In this … Read more

US elections live: Trump accuses Zelenskyy of helping start war as Biden meets allies with Ukraine on agenda

Political turmoil in Japan after early elections leaves no clear winner

Key events Show only key events Lively JavaScript to use this function Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend Al Smith's benefit dinner in New York in person, instead appearing via a pre-recorded video sketch. His jokes didn't seem to reach the audience. The gala dinner raises millions of dollars for Catholic charities and has … Read more

Muslim politician in Maharashtra, India, shot dead weeks before state elections

Political turmoil in Japan after early elections leaves no clear winner

A top Muslim politician in Mumbai, India's financial capital, was shot dead weeks before a key state election, as police investigate the role of a notorious prison gang. Baba Siddique, 66, a three-time legislator and former minister in the state of Maharashtra, was shot several times outside the office of his son, also a legislator, … Read more