US intel officials warn Russia plans to target swing states in 2024 election with influence operations
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While much of Europe embraces hard-right parties, the UK has swung wildly to the left. Here’s why
LONDON — A somewhat strange and ironic political shift has gripped Europe over the last few years.
2 years after Abe’s shooting in Japan, ‘second-generation’ Unification Church members struggling
Monday marks two years since former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot, while issues related to the Unification Church and the plight of “second-generation” members of religious groups that drew attention afterward remain unsolved.
India’s stocks soar as investors bet big on Modi 3.0. Will the optimism last?
Market players have largely shrugged off worries about the government’s stability. On Wednesday, the Sensex rose to a historic 80,000 before slipping back below that level on Friday amid profit-taking and a dip in loan drawdowns by India’s top private lender, HDFC Bank. Even so, the index has still gained 11 per cent over the past six months.
French stocks jump as far right takes election lead but seen falling short of majority
French stocks staged a relief rally early Monday after results from the first round of the nation's snap election raised expectations of a hung parliament.
French bond markets calm despite country hitting political gridlock
Government bond markets in France saw some selling early on Monday, but were fairly muted overall despite political gridlock after a second round of legislative elections.
Malaysia’s anti-party hopping law tested by controversial ruling on sacked MPs
The speaker’s decision will likely “come back to haunt” the government as it potentially paves the way for MPs on either side of the divide to break ranks in pursuit of their individual interests, said Syaza Farhana Mohamad Shukri, the head of the political science department at the International Islamic University of Malaysia.
Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak quits as Conservative Party leader after crushing election defeat
LONDON - Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday said he will step down as the leader of the Conservative Party after the opposition Labour Party secured a landslide victory in Thursday's nationwide election.