Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency

Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency

There was a time when Prabowo Subianto's name would have spooked most Indonesians. But now young voters appear to be charmed by the defence minister's slick makeover. The BBC reports that the ex-special forces commander dogged by allegations of human rights abuses and disappearances has become a cute grandfather made for memes. Now 72, Prabowo is running to succeed the popular Joko Widodo when the world's third-largest democracy votes on […]

February 7, 2024 16

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Nevada Democrats and Republicans pick presidential candidates

US President Joe Biden is hoping for another strong showing in the Nevada primary contest on Tuesday, following an overwhelming win in South Carolina. Republican voters in the state are also choosing their candidate this week - but it's causing confusion. Nick Harper reports.

February 6, 2024 36

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Mbumba assumes Presidency temporarily

Nangolo Mbumba, the former Vice President, has been sworn in as the fourth President of the Republic of Namibia, succeeding the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday. Mbumba expressed his commitment to serve the country temporarily until the upcoming elections. With National and Presidential elections scheduled for later this year, President Geingob's term was initially set to conclude on 21 March 2025. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas provides […]

February 5, 2024 77 3

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Donald Trumps New Hampshire win shows Republican race is all but over

Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, defeating his last remaining rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley, says she won’t suspend her Republican presidential campaign as the race is far from over. Haley says Trump is a chaotic candidate. Haley congratulated the former president on his win but said she would stay in the race.

January 24, 2024 38

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Trump leads New Hampshire primary on eve of key Republican decision

Former US President Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election. Voters in New Hampshire are choosing whether to give Trump a smooth glide to the Republican presidential nomination or bolster rival Nikki Haley's longshot bid to topple […]

January 23, 2024 32

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EU Council President announces run for MEP

In a surprise announcement, the EU Council President has said he's running to be an MEP. Charles Michel said he'll step down from his current role if he's successful in June and elected to the European Parliament.

January 8, 2024 35