Mark Schwarzer believes Socceroos coach Tony Popovic made critical selection errors in their 2-0 World Cup defeat against the USA. Schwarzer felt the team was tactically wrong and lacked threat in the first half, suggesting changes hurt more than helped.
BJP leaders BY Vijayendra and R Ashoka summoned to Delhi on June 23 over cross-voting by NDA legislators in Karnataka legislative council elections. Congress won five of seven seats despite NDA's assembly strength.
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan claims European bureaucracy is enabling Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to become a dictator, citing the EU's assessment of recent parliamentary elections. Kocharyan alleges widespread election rigging and double standards from European countries.
Cross-voting impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand and Legislative Council polls in Karnataka. While NDA gained in Jharkhand, Congress outmaneuvered BJP in Karnataka. Both parties exhibit double standards regarding cross-voting.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield and distant seconds in Gorton and Denton, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues include candidate selection, vulnerability to tactical voting, and competition from the right.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues with candidate selection, tactical voting, and a new right-wing competitor, Restore Britain, highlight challenges for the party.
Ed Miliband's firm stance on North Sea oil and gas exploration could create early friction with potential leader Andy Burnham, who has a more open mind on the issue. Union leaders are warning Labour that its current policies are alienating oil and gas workers.
British elections feature a tradition of joke candidates, like Count Binface and a fox mascot, who stand in elections to protest or make political points. These candidates, often seen at televised results, highlight the manual counting process and the unique British electoral culture.
The BJP-led NDA has won 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats, increasing its strength to 150. The alliance is now 13 seats short of a two-thirds majority, with potential further gains from TMC and AAP splits. Opposition INDIA bloc secured six seats.
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved a bill extending presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Mnangagwa to stay until 2030 and potentially scrapping direct presidential elections. The bill now moves to the senate.
The Congress party achieved a significant victory in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, winning all five contested seats. Leaders attributed the success to strong support for the state government's policies and welfare guarantees, with CM DK Shivakumar crediting party unity.
Zimbabwean lawmakers have approved a bill to replace direct presidential elections with a vote by parliament. Supporters claim it promotes policy continuity, while opponents fear it weakens democracy and entrenches the ruling party's power.
The Trump administration is creating a national list of eligible voters by compiling state-by-state citizenship data, a move that has alarmed voting rights advocates. The initiative, stemming from an executive order, aims to restrict mail-in ballots and could lead to Americans being removed from voter rolls without recourse.
US primary elections are underway to select candidates for the November midterm elections. Several races have taken unusual turns, including a Maine Senate race with a controversial Democratic candidate, a confusing Alaska Senate race with two Republican Dan Sullivans, and a Nebraska Senate race where the Democratic winner plans to withdraw.
US primary elections are underway, selecting candidates for the November midterms. Notable races include Maine's Senate seat, Alaska's dual 'Dan Sullivan' candidates, and Nebraska's Democratic primary winner vowing to withdraw.
The ruling Congress secured five out of seven seats in Karnataka's legislative council elections, exceeding expectations due to alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) members. BJP won two seats, while JD(S) lost its candidate. The results are seen as a boost for CM D.K. Shivakumar's government.
The Department of Homeland Security's SAVE Program expansion is raising alarms among experts who fear it could lead to voter disenfranchisement and data breaches. The program, intended to verify benefit eligibility, is being used to cross-reference voter data, potentially purging eligible voters.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was prematurely labeled a one-format player, arguing the fast bowler has proven his effectiveness across all formats. Chopra criticized decisions regarding Siraj's white-ball selections, particularly his omission from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad.
BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar claim significant unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP), with Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya asserting multiple SP MPs are ready to leave. Rajbhar alleges a rebel faction will emerge, fueled by an incident at the SP office, and advises Akhilesh Yadav to focus on saving his MPs rather than social media.
South Korea's National Assembly will begin a 45-day parliamentary probe into a ballot shortage that affected over two dozen polling stations during the recent local elections. The investigation, agreed upon by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party, will focus on the National Election Commission and its regional offices.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) faces internal power struggles and declining approval ratings post-election wins. Leader Jung Chung-rae faces pressure to resign amid factional rifts, highlighting tensions ahead of the August party convention. This infighting may hinder the Lee administration's economic and democratic reform efforts.
Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.
US farm-belt officials met with Chinese provincial counterparts in Zhengzhou, China, for a cooperation dialogue. The meeting occurred amidst US travel warnings for China following Beijing's detention of an American citizen, ahead of US midterm elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
