Merz's popularity sinks to new low in GermanyChancellor Friedrich Merz faces declining popularity as his government nears its first anniversary. Surveys show the far-right AfD leading ...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majorityThe 45 percent of ballots his populist Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition scored in Sunday's polls -- according to 98 percent of the vote ...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia MeloniTurnout over the two-day ballot, which began Sunday, was considerably higher than expected at almost 59% following a polarizing campaign. I...
24 Mar, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
What to know about Thailand's election as economic growth slows, nationalism risesThailand is heading into a snap general election on Sunday, called by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to avoid a no-confidence vote. The...
06 Feb, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
After six months, German Chancellor Merz faces mounting woesGermany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling. Just six months in power, the coalition is marked by infighting and...
09 Nov, 2025, 09.37 AM IST
Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi has made history as the first woman to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, positioning her to become Japan’s first...
04 Oct, 2025, 01.26 PM IST
Germany to end 3-year expedited citizenship path for well-integrated immigrantsGermany's upcoming government, led by the CDU/CSU and SPD, will abolish the 3-year fast-track citizenship for immigrants. This reverses a p...
14 Apr, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Political earthquake in UK: Reform Party overtakes Labour and Tories in bombshell poll, Nigel Farage may well be headed to 10 Downing StreetA new poll shows the Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, leading over Labour and the Conservatives, suggesting no party will win a majority....
03 Apr, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls showGermany's opposition conservatives won Sunday's national election, with Friedrich Merz poised to become chancellor. The far-right AfD score...
24 Feb, 2025, 04.22 PM IST
Which German coalition plans will still be implemented?Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, some laws may still pass before the February election. The former coalition partn...
16 Dec, 2024, 12.05 PM IST
Modi-led NDA govt should focus on raising farm productivity and improving supply chain: Ashima GoyalAshima Goyal emphasised that capacity needs to expand in health, education, environment, courts, policing as well as in infrastructure. "Ri...
08 Jul, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
Israel's majoritarian push as majority willIsrael's judicial reforms is a cautionary tale for all strong governments. The inherent risk of coalitions cobbled together with a singular...
30 Jul, 2023, 11.28 PM IST
US President Barack Obama holds meeting with religious leaders on immigration billObama & the religious leaders expressed their commitment to immigration reform as a moral duty & pledged to continue to urge Congress to ac...
16 Apr, 2014, 01.46 AM IST
- House of Lords is 'flawed', says Deputy PM
British Deputy PM said the House of Lords is a 'flawed institution' that exercises power without legitimacy, which made it necessary to ref...
09 Jul, 2012, 10.26 PM IST
- UK to seek 'new special relationship' with India
Britain's new coalition government on Thursday committed itself to forge a 'new special relationship' with India.
20 May, 2010, 03.49 PM IST
- Cameron enlists BOE’s King as ally before budget
The Bank of England Governor on Wednesday endorsed Cameron’s plans to cut the record budget deficit after discussing the government’s propo...
14 May, 2010, 03.11 AM IST
- German foreign minister to challenge Merkel for top job
Germany's centre-left SPD set up an election showdown today, picking current foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier as its candidate to f...
07 Sep, 2008, 08.13 PM IST