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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has branded the 2027 general elections as a direct vote on the hardship, hunger, and insecurity that have plagued the country during the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated at a press conference in Abuja that Nigerians have become increasingly aware
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Republican candidates for statewide office are stepping forward in greater numbers for the 2026 election, with several high-profile candidates announcing their intentions to run for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices. The candidates aim to challenge incumbent officials, including Governor JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term in
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A panel of appellate judges listened to arguments from attorneys representing the Arizona Republican Party and the Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, over the state's process for verifying voter signatures on vote-by-mail envelopes. The plaintiffs, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and others, claim that the state has
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Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's unusual campaign strategy in the recently concluded Kaduna State by-elections has sparked debate over the wisdom of his approach. El-Rufai campaigned for candidates from both the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), leaving voters and analysts divided. His decision was
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Former Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is back in the game, announcing his long-anticipated campaign to reclaim a seat in Congress. Brown's campaign focuses on supporting workers, treating people with respect, and fighting for Ohio. He will face off against Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted,
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India and China on Tuesday agreed to reopen border trade through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh, and Nathu La in Sikkim, as part of a series of measures to strengthen bilateral ties during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's official visit to India. The agreement
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on Tuesday, marking a significant step in improving and developing bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting comes as the two nations seek to enhance cooperation in various fields, manage border disputes, and promote
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The Republican Party in the United States is an outlier among Western political forces, having never truly pursued fiscal retrenchment despite campaign rhetoric against "big government." Instead, they have inflated deficits with tax cuts for the wealthy and massive new military expenditures. Donald Trump's presidency is
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced on August 11, 2025, that it would not participate in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for the Tamale Central constituency, following the death of Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The party cited reasons related
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A crucial battleground in the national redistricting war is unfolding in Texas, where Republican lawmakers are poised to pass a new congressional map, potentially creating five new seats favorable to the GOP. This move by President Donald Trump's party comes on the heels of his prodding to prevent
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Illinois Democrats, led by Governor JB Pritzker, are launching their 2026 campaign with a winning message that resonates with voters. At a packed Democratic County Chairs' Association breakfast in Springfield, party leaders showcased their state's Democratic elected officials as Star Wars heroes fighting President Donald Trump. The
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Bolivia's presidential election has resulted in a surprising upset, with centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz emerging as the front-runner after Sunday's vote. Paz, a former mayor from the opposition, has sought to implement moderate policies to address the country's economic crisis, gaining unexpected support from
