São Tomé and Príncipe holds a presidential election with 142,000 registered voters. The vote occurs amid a tense political atmosphere and a constitutional crisis, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova running as an independent against four other candidates.
Maricopa County election officials, including Recorder Justin Heap and the Board of Supervisors, settled a lawsuit over election administration responsibilities. The agreement establishes a clear framework for future elections, with an interim plan governing the July 21 primary.
The article critiques the growing emphasis on individual players and celebrity narratives in modern football, particularly during the World Cup, arguing it overshadows team achievements and the sport's inherent complexity, driven by media and industry decisions.
New South Wales' latest budget freezes public transport fares for a year and cuts vehicle registration by $100, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of the March 2027 election. The state forecasts a $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, with gross debt projected to exceed $200bn.
Despite a massive population and a passion for football in some states, India has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Experts cite a lack of grassroots programs, parental preference for cricket, and administrative issues within the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as key reasons.
A 10-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother injured when a Punjab police officer mistakenly shot at them, believing they were fleeing suspects. The officer has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Japan, in cooperation with the World Bank, is accelerating its energy security and supply chain project, posing a challenge to the US's economic and strategic influence in Asia.
Georgia DA Sherry Boston is suing to challenge a new law requiring nonpartisan elections for local officials in five populous Atlanta-area counties, arguing it violates state and federal constitutions and unfairly targets Democratic strongholds.
California's jungle primary system could see Republicans advance in the governor's race despite the state's Democratic leanings. Key House races, including Nancy Pelosi's former seat, and the impact of new redistricting maps are also in focus.
Beijing is implementing new regulations for electric bicycles and scooters, moving from unbridled micro-mobility to a state-guided model. New rules require helmets and address safety risks, infrastructural deficits, and spatial chaos, following a rise in fatalities.
A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has gained traction on Indian social media, becoming a symbol of Gen Z disillusionment with the political establishment and anger over the country's jobs crisis.
FIFA struggles to find broadcast buyers in India for the 2026 World Cup due to late-night match timings, high prices, and competition from cricket. A court case highlights the potential violation of citizens' right to information.
Insecurity in Nigeria has worsened due to a governance vacuum and stretched security forces, according to Acled and Global Terrorism Index data. With general elections approaching, the crisis is under increased scrutiny. A joint US-Nigeria operation killed a top ISIS commander, but violence persists.
India, the world's most populous nation, faces declining fertility rates. Some policymakers and Hindu groups advocate for larger families, with the southern state of Andhra Pradesh proposing financial incentives for third and fourth children to counter this trend.
Spain's Andalusia region votes Sunday in an election that will influence the conservative People's Party's strategy for next year's general election. The outcome could favor a moderate approach led by Juanma Moreno or a more hard-line stance, potentially influenced by Isabel Díaz Ayuso's nationalistic dispute with Mexico.
Hong Kong football could be in line for a windfall of nearly US$500,000 after more details emerged on Thursday about this year’s inaugural Fifa Asean Cup. As previously reported, Hong Kong is expected to stage Division 2 of the tournament, which will feature six teams. The top tier appears set to swell to eight sides after China and India, the world’s two most populous nations, were apparently invited to compete in a naked attempt to escalate interest in an otherwise parochial event. There has...
Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup, which starts next month, because of a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In India, a Reliance-Disney joint venture has offered US$20 million for 2026 World Cup broadcast rights, a fraction of Fifa’s ask, which was not acceptable to football’s global governing body, two sources said on Monday. Sony held talks but also decided not to make an offer for...
Rhodium Group projects China could lose nearly France's entire population over the next decade, with falling populations in wealthy coastal provinces set to impact consumption, labor productivity and social security systems. The research warns that demographic pressures will likely contribute to weakening credit and lower interest rates.
Christian and Catholic youth groups in Indonesia have filed a police report against former Vice President Jusuf Kalla over comments he made at Gajah Mada University regarding historic Muslim-Christian violence in Poso and Maluku. Kalla referenced sectarian conflicts that killed over 1,000 and 5,000 people respectively, saying both sides believed killing or dying could be considered martyrdom.
India is experiencing extreme summer heat that poses deadly risks to its population of over 1.4 billion people. Government data shows nearly 11,000 people died from heatstroke between 2012 and 2021. A heatwave in May 2024 sent temperatures in New Delhi matching the capital's previous record high of 49.2°C (120°F) set in 2022, which was India's hottest year since records began in 1901. Forecasters predict temperatures will reach 41-44 degrees Celsius this week in the metropolitan region of 30 million residents.
The top election official in Arizona’s most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county board that shares responsibility for overseeing voting
