The names of two potential rivals of Kadyrov in the elections for the head of Chechnya have been announced.

Politics : Johor Polls: Amirul Huzni Banks On Youthful Energy In Sedili

JOHOR BHARU, July 2 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Sedili state seat, Amirul Huzni Onn, is unfazed by the prospect of taking on two more experienced rivals in the Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold in the upcoming Johor state election.

Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life

The Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and James Talarico looks to be in a tie, according to several voter polls published in the past month. A Tuesday survey by the New York Times and Siena University has the two candidates both locked at 47 percent of likely voters. A win for Talarico, []

Former hope, new target: Türkiye's opposition divided over Kılıçdaroğlu

For more than a decade, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was the face of Türkiye's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), leading the party through multiple national election...

Two-term incumbent Ee Chin Li faces BN challenger How Chin Teck in Tangkak race

TANGKAK, June 27 — The Tangkak state constituency will see a straight fight between candidates from Barisan N...

Colombians vote for president amid corruption fears, polarisation

A deeply divided electorate will choose Colombia’s next president in a run-off on Sunday that pits a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of renewed internal conflict in the country. Voters will choose between businessman and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation’s first leftist leader. The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31...

Colombia right-wing candidate leads presidential race

The right-‌wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race who promised a tough crackdown ‌on crime, looks to have a winning lead over his leftist rival.

Great power rivalries never left the Caucasus, Turkish professor says

Great power rivalries never left the Caucasus, Turkish professor says

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

JUST IN: Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine with ballistic missiles.@BRICSNews

Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump

Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s scandal-ridden endorsed candidate in the Texas Senate race could lose the crucial midterm election, according to a new poll.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is tied at 47 percent with his Democratic rival for the Texas Senate seat, James Talarico, according to a New York Times/Siena poll of 656 likely Texas voters.However, The New York Times noted there are “several signs of weakness” for Paxton elsewhere in the poll, suggesting Talarico has a good chance of becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate race in Texas since 1988 this November.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Has Ukraine Found the Key to Victory?

"Ukraine has figured out the key to VICTORY." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's oil and gas export infrastructure is increasing pressure on Moscow and weakening its war effort.

After ‘Unnecessary’ Polls, Kosovo Parties Ponder How to Avoid Another Crisis

After snap elections failed to transform the parliamentary landscape, the question is whether the rival parties can now reach an understanding to elect a president and so end Kosovo’s political deadlock.

New Democracy at 30.5%, Tsipras’s ELAS at 16.5%, PASOK and Karystianou tied for third place, MARC poll reveals

Kyriakos Mitsotakis ranks first with 30.2 in terms of suitability for prime minister, followed by Alexis Tsipras with 15.6 and Karistianou in third place - A seven-party parliament; SYRIZA’s support fell to 1.2 The post New Democracy at 30.5, Tsipras’s ELAS at 16.5, PASOK and Karystianou tied for third place, MARC poll reveals appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Mory Kaba sort les griffes : « Nous sommes de l’opposition [parlementaire] »

À peine les résultats définitifs des élections législatives et communales validés par la Cour suprême, le président du Parti Avenir de la Guinée Nouvelle (AGN), Mory Kaba, a donné le ton de la prochaine législature. Lors d’une conférence de presse animée ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 au siège de son parti, le nouveau député n’a []

Trump’s far-right pick set to win in Colombia | w/ Zoe Alexandra

Colombia just had one of the closest, most contested elections in its history. Rania Khalek , June 23, 2026

Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for third time in a week

The attacks have triggered fires in two districts of Kyiv, according to the city's mayor.

Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections

The leaders of the For Stability! party’s candidate lists for Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections will be Svetlana Čulkova, Pāvels Kuzmins, Natālija Marčenko-Jodko, Ludmila Rjazanova, and Igors Orlovs, according to the LETA news agency. Čulkova, who leads the dissolved For Stability! parliamentary group, will head the party’s list in the Riga constituency. Running second on the [] The post Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections appeared first on Baltic News Network.

AOC FALLS IN LINE For Hakeem Jeffries!

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez affirmed her support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to remain the Democratic leader. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Do you agree with TYT’s take? Tell us what you think in the comments below. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial [] The post AOC FALLS IN LINE For Hakeem Jeffries! first appeared on Attack the System.

Haaland, Gabriel renew rivalry as Norway face Brazil in World Cup last 16

One of football's most intense individual rivalries is set to take center stage on the global stage as Norway take on Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with Erling Haaland and Gabriel expected to resume their long-running battle. The post Haaland, Gabriel renew rivalry as Norway face Brazil in World Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Democrat James Talarico gets new odds of pulling off an upset in hotly anticipated Texas U.S. Senate race

Democratic state Representative James Talarico’s bid to defeat Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race has tightened further across prediction markets and polling averages, with neither side establishing a clear advantage ahead of the November 3, 2026 election. Polymarket’s “Texas Senate Election Winner” market showed Paxton at 56 percent and Talarico at...

Polish Foreign Ministry on dispute with Ukraine: Russia has every reason to be pleased

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said that, because of various statements and actions, Russia can be satisfied with having driven a wedge between Poles and Ukrainians.

Trump knocks Talarico, Ossoff as he touts endorsed candidates

Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., is running against Ossoff while state Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Talarico. Both received Trump's endorsement.

Iran, Russia strategic partners, reliable friends: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are strategic partners and reliable friends for one another, accoridng to President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday.

Republicans alarmed by Paxton’s overseas trip with alleged mistress, voter fraud allegations

Prominent GOP leaders are sounding the alarm about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign as the scandal-tarred Republican faces new controversy and his Democratic rival breezed past him in fundraising. Recent media reports have again highlighted accusations about Paxton’s marital infidelity and suggested he may have engaged in voter fraud. Meanwhile, Paxton’s opponent, [] The post Republicans alarmed by Paxton’s overseas trip with alleged mistress, voter fraud allegations appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Türkiye at diplomatic forefront in Russia-Ukraine war

The Russia-Ukraine war will be one of the main topics at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara. Since the outbreak of the war more than four years ago, Türkiye has played a key diplomatic role with both Kiev and Moscow, seeking to preserve security and stability in the Black Sea. Naim Ongoren reports.

Trump’s contempt for Ukraine has given it an advantage over Putin

The US President's biases and laziness when it comes to Moscow and Kyiv have led to him fundamentally misunderstanding the conflict's changing nature

Pashinyan's visit to Yekaterinburg demonstrated Armenia's dependence on the Russian market.

Nikol Pashinyan's trip to Yekaterinburg confirmed that Armenia cannot sever economic ties with Russia and the EAEU, but did not eliminate the distrust between Yerevan and Moscow against the backdrop of the Armenian authorities' rhetoric about the country's accession to the European Union, analysts believe.

Opinion: Vladimir Putin Hasn't Looked This Desperate In Over 25 Years

As the Russian position weakens, there is possibility of a coup against Putin, for whom just too many things have gone wrong in the last four years.

La Chine et Trump lâchent Poutine, Zelensky en profite

L'Ukraine a désormais trois nouvelles raisons d'espérer une percée prochaine dans sa lutte défensive contre la Russie. Volodymyr Zelensky se montre résolument détendu sur la scène internationale, avec ...

Ruling party seeks to handle ex-leader with care

They view them differently, but, for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his close advisers, both of the ruling New Democracy’s living former heads of government are, to a varying degree, headaches.

SDS reveals Candidates for Presidency of BiH and RS President

The main committee of the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) met today in Bijeljina and made the final decision on the candidates of this party for the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and for the president of Republika Srpska. The candidate for the member of the Presidency from the Republic of Srpska will be Marinko Božović, [] The post SDS reveals Candidates for Presidency of BiH and RS President appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured

Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win New York House Primaries

Two Mamdani-endorsed candidates—a progressive and a democratic socialist—won their primaries. A third race involving a Mamdani-backed candidate is being tallied

Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is looking to clinch the GOP nomination Saturday and deliver another win for the president, who has sought to replace Republicans who cross him with hand-picked loyalists. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, and state Treasurer John [] The post Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 23Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

Election Security Concerns Mount as Political Killings Target Candidates

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — Escalating election security concerns have gripped the nation following a deadly series of political killings that claimed at least four lives during the recent Voter Registration Weekend. The violence, which has targeted both political candidates and community figures in separate incidents, has intensified fears regarding safety and stability ahead of []

NATO Member Claims Ukraine Won the War

The politicians are now trying to redefine what victory means because they cannot admit the obvious. CNBC reported that Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared that Ukraine has already “won the war” against Russia because it preserved its independence and sovereignty. He said, “I say Ukraine has won,” while arguing that Russia advanced only 60 kilometers []

Uncertain health of main stars sets the stage for wild ride in Nagoya

It won't be until a few days into the upcoming meet that we'll really know whether or not the two yokozuna, or now-sekiwake Aonishiki, will be in the title race.

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas appeared first on MS NOW.

Ukrainian PM resigns as President announces cabinet reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced a cabinet reshuffle, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Zelensky said the new strategy would assign each foreign policy priority to an official with relevant experience. We discussed the details with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko. We determined that these changes require a renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers, he wrote. Zelensky thanked Svyrydenko for her effective service as prime minister and said he had offered her the opportunity to lead a new and important area of relations with a key partner. Later on Sunday, Svyrydenko confirmed her resignation as prime minister. I am proud to have had the honor of leading the government during the most difficult period of Ukraine's modern history, she wrote on Telegram. Separately, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram that Svyrydenko is expected to become Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.

Cheick Oumar Traoré : « La légitimité des urnes confère à l’AGN le statut de chef de file de l’opposition »

Au lendemain de la proclamation des résultats définitifs des élections législatives du 31 mai dernier, la question du statut de chef de file de l’opposition revient au cœur du débat politique en Guinée. Pour Cheick Oumar Traoré, président de l’Union des Patriotes Africains de Guinée (UPAG) et allié du parti Avenir Guinée Nouvelle (AGN), la [] The post Cheick Oumar Traoré : « La légitimité des urnes confère à l’AGN le statut de chef de file de l’opposition » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Russian Anti-War Politician Summoned to Court Ahead of Elections

Russian police summoned opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin to court Friday on charges of demonstration of extremist symbols, linked to a 2023 video featuring the late Alexei Navalny. A conviction would bar him from September's parliamentary elections, which he is seeking to contest. Nadezhdin briefly ran against Putin in 2024 and remains one of few Kremlin critics still free. The summons follows his recent designation as a foreign agent, a label he plans to dispute in court.

ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn

The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a deadly Russian attack early Monday morning, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city The post Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Norway vs England: HAVE YOUR SAY & VOTE - Kane or Haaland?

Norway vs England: HAVE YOUR SAY & VOTE - Kane or Haaland?

The deadly political landscape of South Africa's local elections

The deadly political landscape of South Africa's local elections

Ken Paxton pulls ahead of James Talarico in Texas Senate race in latest poll

Texas Attorney General and Republican nominee Ken Paxton pushed ahead of his general election contender, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, in a new poll published Tuesday as the two face off in a highly contested U.S. Senate race. A poll conducted by the University of Texas in collaboration with the Texas Politics Project showed Paxton []