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After two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement.

No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.

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Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and subsequent war on Gaza . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s Likud party could win, but polls are showing that opposition candidates also have a good chance. No single party is likely to secure a majority. Whoever wins will almost certainly have to f

Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3782,w_5673/743254' alt='Dressed as the Statue of Liberty, a supporter of Venezuela's opposition holds up a Venezuelan flag at a demonstration to demand elections in 2027, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 22, 2026 (photo credit: REUTERS/Fausto Torrealba

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_496,w_881/741087' alt='Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport. (photo credit: AI-generated)' title='Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport. (photo credit: AI-generated)' /><br />The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 publishe

INEC plans to deploy AI to detect irregularities in the 2027 elections, but technology alone will not guarantee credible polls without transparency and tru Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-technology-and-credible-elections/

The targets are likely to include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal. But analysts say the US midterms and general elections in Israel will dictate the next move.

The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh

Two US aircraft carrier strike groups are in the region, and another is on the way. Families of US government personnel have been ordered to leave Saudi Arabia. And Israel has reportedly conducted a military sortie near the Iranian border. Recent developments have left the Gulf on edge and have increased concerns that the US and Israeli could resume strikes

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3785,w_5678/733254' alt='MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026. (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)' title='MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at t

Gabrielle Maritz is reluctant to reduce people to demographics, but the Cape Town Ward 61 candidate might not be what many people expect from the EFF. She hopes to build a bridge between the party and people who may not have considered voting for it before.&nbsp;

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced training for 10,000 officers on election security ahead of the 2027 polls, with the IG stressing neutrality and prof Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-begin-training-of-10000-officers-for-elections/

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Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.

The US and Israel are hinting at new military action against Iran as both countries are preparing to vote in elections that could affect the course of the war. The Israeli general election on October 27 and the US midterms on November 3, are the biggest tests of public opinion for either country's leaders since they began the conflict in February. In Israel,

The European Union has raised concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated fake news ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-elections-eu-raises-the-alarm-over-ai-generated-fake-news/

Rising costs leave US workers juggling multiple jobs as financial security becomes increasingly elusive.

The midterms are the first elections in which artificial intelligence is integrated into every major social media platform. Efforts to blunt its harms are uneven.

Iranian officials say the goal is to keep the regime in power and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive. US media reports indicate that Trump is considering strikes after the midterms.

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An Enugu judge has warned that the ‘judicialisation of elections’ in West Africa strips citizens of their democratic agency by replacing voters with courts Read More: https://punchng.com/judge-warns-against-judicialisation-of-elections/

The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.

A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi isn’t involved in Vuka SA, but the new Soweto-based party is using his image on T-shirts and banners – next to Ibrahim Traoré. Now SAPS is seeking legal advice to stop the party from using the top cop’s image.

Donald Trump has repeatedly cancelled plans for a return to major combat

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising a change to Israeli politics, but are their policies really that different?

Serbian activist Marko Marjanovic was on his way back from the supermarket in Belgrade when masked officers bundled him into a car and took him to a police station basement where he was held in solitary confinement for two days under bright lights.

Voters go to the polls on 4 November. Answer ten questions on local elections to see how well you know the parties, the people and the problems at stake. Answer all questions, then submit to see your score.

<p>Early voting has been underway for weeks ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, when US voters will elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and governors in states across the country.</p> <p>Held in the middle of each four-year presidential term, the midterms by definition do not involve the president. But for anyone who thinks

The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate "plans to influence American politics."

With fewer seats on offer and several mayors stepping aside, Tasmania's council elections may radically shake up local government across the island — with just days left for people to cast their vote.

Nigeria’s IT agency, NITDA, has warned that AI-powered misinformation and deepfakes could be used to manipulate voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nitda-warns-of-ai-manipulation-ahead-of-2027-elections/

Sajjala urges the State Election Commissioner to ensure CCTV surveillance at the nomination centres

The administration of Ladakh has notified 100 elected constituencies for the eight districts of the region; nominations will close on November 2 while the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect

Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizens from voter rolls.

First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday's referendum but also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.

The comments of the opposition party leaders on the Supreme Court verdict reflects their litigant mindset, observes the TDP national president and Chief Minister, while exhorting the party MLAs, MPs, candidates and booth-level activists to work for the victory of the alliance candidates

Prises à partie par le premier ministre sortant Benyamin Nétanyahou et ses alliés, marginalisées par l’opposition, deux listes arabes en lice mobilisent leurs électeurs. Elles pourraient détenir l’une des clés du scrutin en devenant incontournables pour la formation d’une coalition.

Dismissing the opposition party’s claim that the court reprimanded the State Election Commission, the TDP legal cell says the court mandated the election body to take a decision on giving aggrieved candidates extra time for filing nominations by the end of October 22 based on merits of the complaints and evidence it has

Party seeks fresh nomination opportunity at places where irregularities have been reported, releases manifesto demanding greater financial autonomy for local bodies

The Ministry of Home Affairs had set the target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, Amit Shah says

Less than two weeks before Election Day, President Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.

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Israeli voters go to the polls Oct. 27 to decide whether to grant Benjamin Netanyahu another term or usher in a new political era. Polling shows a tight race between Netanyahu’s na...

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1066,w_1600/742509' alt='Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a presentation of Israel’s national security doctrine, in Jerusalem, October 18, 2026 (photo credit: MA'AYAN TOAF/GPO)' title='Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a prese

Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections

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The Latino vote is key to US mid-term election results in Florida's Miami-Dade county, but how will it play out, as Latino voters appear to be trending more and more conservative?

With the ANC delaying its mayoral announcements until after the local government elections, Andile Lungisa is claiming grassroots support for Nelson Mandela Bay’s top job. He has criticised Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and cited his court victory over his removal from the ANC’s proportional representation candidate list in support of his bid.