Pakistan ex-PM’s party loses election symbol. Will it hurt its prospects?
Besides making voting accessible to voters who are unable to read, electoral symbols form the basis of party campaigns.
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U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil sues activist investors to prevent climate proposals
Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against U.S. and Dutch activist investors in a bid to stop them from submitting climate proposals during the oil giant's annual shareholder meeting.
Indonesia election 2024: woman whose ‘words carry weight’ could determine winner of presidential polls
East Java, home to 31 million voters and a traditional electoral bellwether, voted for Jokowi, as the outgoing leader is popularly known, in the last two elections.
A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing
NEW DELHI (AP) — Three decades after Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple at the same site on Monday in a political move to boost his party ahead of a crucial national vote.
Air pollution and politics pose cross-border challenges in South Asia
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The air smells burnt in Lahore, a city in Pakistan’s east that used to be famous for its gardens but has become infamous for its terrible air quality.
Israeli drones attack hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says
The Palestinian Red Crescent accused Israel of firing on Friday at a hospital in Khan Younis, as a major advance in the main city in the southern Gaza Strip threatened the few healthcare facilities still open.
Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling
Prince Harry dropped his libel lawsuit Friday against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid following a ruling in which a judge cast doubt on his case as it was headed to trial.