Elections
Return of Arab Joint List takes seats from opposition while Likud strengthens - poll
The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at the expense of Yesh Atid, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Netanyahu may attempt to 'sabotage' next elections, Golan warns
Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer
Bennett's draft law pitch brings in support as opposition bloc maintains lead over Netanyahu - poll
The poll also found that appointing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofir Winter to head Religious Zionist Party in place of Bezalel Smotrich would allow the party to cross the threshold with six seats.
'I look forward to saying hello to her': Trump says on upcoming meeting with Venezuela’s Machado
Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado is expected in Washington next week after US strikes captured Nicolás Maduro.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not seek third term amid fraud criticism
In a statement, Walz said he had “decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.”
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.
Netanyahu's Mar-a-Lago visit, praise from Trump gives coalition two-seat bump - poll
Parties that did not cross the electoral threshold in this survey were Blue and White (2%), Religious Zionism (2.8%), Balad (2%), and “the Reservists” list (3%).
Affordability crisis reshapes politics across US, Europe, Canada, new poll finds
Majorities in five major economies say the cost of living has worsened, pressuring incumbents and redrawing alliances, according to a new international survey.
High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process
A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
The junta that has ruled Myanmar since a military coup toppled the last civilian government says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished nation.
Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse
The vote is the second this year in Europe's youngest nation after Kurti's Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February.
Hamas set to elect new terror leader with Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal in pole position - report
According to Asharq, Hayya is expected to win due to his popularity in the Gaza Strip and involvement in Hamas operations in the West Bank.
