The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again.
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E.U. Migration Overhaul Clears Final Hurdle
Years in the making, the legislation is intended to update migration policy and cool anti-migrant sentiments ahead of E.U. elections in June.
South Korea’s Election Is About ‘Gladiator Politics’
This week’s parliamentary elections are widely seen as a referendum on both President Yoon Suk Yeol and his archrival, Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader.
Kuwaitis Vote With Hope for Change Amid Political Turmoil
With a new ruler in charge, the oil-rich emirate elected a new Parliament for the fourth time in four years while grappling with political turmoil.
Ex-Leader of South Africa Legislature Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — before a crucial national election.
Canadian Lawmaker Says China Had Chinese Students Vote for Him
Han Dong, a member of Parliament who is accused of benefiting from the Chinese government’s help, testified at a public hearing on foreign interference.
Turkey’s Opposition Strikes Elections Blow to Erdogan’s Party
A raft of local election victories by rivals of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governing party could serve as a check on his power.
Vaughan Gething of Wales Is Europe’s First Black Head of Government
Mr. Gething, 50, was narrowly elected leader of Wales’s governing Labour Party this week, and then was elected first minister by the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigned. What Happens Now?
Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, resigned unexpectedly, prompting a political scramble. Here’s what to know about what happens next.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigns
Leo Varadkar, whose Fine Gael party has struggled in the polls, said he would step down as leader of the country and of his party, citing “personal and political reasons.”