Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff is shaping up to be a nail-biter. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez are locked in a tie at 38% each, according to the latest Ipsos Peru poll. The vote count has dragged on since the first round, fueling accusations of foul play
On April 13, Jakarta and Washington signed a Major Defense Partnership that will deepen joint efforts in modernizing forces, running operations together, and sharing training programs. The deal is a big step for Indonesia because it sits at the crossroads of many sea lanes and produces a lot of oil.
A recent survey in Germany shows something worth watching. Support for the far-right AfD party has jumped to 28%, the highest ever recorded in this poll. That’s one point higher than last week and four points ahead of the conservatives. At the same time, the traditionally strong CDU, led by Friedric
Texas is cracking open its election funds with a fresh supply of cryptocurrency cash. This year’s primary season has already seen crypto-affiliated groups drop over $2. 5 million into local races, nearly doubling their donations compared to this time last year. Nationwide, crypto spending has climbe
Slovenia’s political scene is in a tight spot after the recent elections. The ruling Freedom Movement party won by a razor-thin margin, but the new prime minister hasn’t been chosen. The president refused to pick a candidate because no group could prove it had enough allies to form a stable governme
The first local elections in Gaza since 2007 let many residents try their hand at voting, a move that could signal a shift in how the Palestinian Authority claims authority over the area. The elections, held on Saturday, included Deir al‑Balah, a city that has suffered less damage than others in
Michigan isn’t just a state picking new leaders—it’s testing what voters want in a time of big change. In less than six months, people there will choose a governor, a U. S. senator, and other key roles. That makes every speech, debate, and campaign visit matter. One standout moment: a former Detroit
The state of Virginia held a vote that lets citizens redraw the map used to elect members of the U. S. House of Representatives. The new lines could give Democrats an advantage in four districts that are currently represented by Republicans. After the vote, former President Donald Trump posted on s
The Patriots enter the 2026 draft with a unique mix of position and numbers. After years of picking early, they now hold the 31st spot in round one, a place that puts them at the tail end of every round. Their overall slate includes 11 selections, spread from the first to the seventh round, with a n
New Jersey is joining other states in setting up teams to boost public health efforts, especially after recent shifts in national health guidelines. These groups help share knowledge and tools to track and control diseases like measles, which has been popping up in pockets around the country. The s
