For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another.
Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.
In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire
At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.
Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.
After a Revolution, a Move Toward Politics as Usual in Bangladesh
Some of the students who took part in last year’s uprising that ousted the nation’s autocratic leader are leaving the interim government to start a political party.
Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors
Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.
Ecuador’s President Faces Runoff After Falling Short in Re-Election Bid
President Daniel Noboa, who is known for his aggressive law-and-order policies, failed to win a majority of votes in his re-election bid on Sunday.
Ecuador’s Presidential Election: What to Know
As voters head to the polls on Sunday, violence, unemployment and the country’s ongoing energy crisis will be top of mind.
Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.
President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines Is Impeached
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.