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Kosovo is holding a snap election after Prime Minister Kurti's party was unable to form a government despite winning the most votes in the previous election. The outcome of this election is critical as lawmakers must elect a new president and ratify significant loan agreements with the EU and World Bank. Opposition parties have criticized Kurti's approach to relations with Western allies and the ethnically divided north.

Kosovo is holding a snap election after Prime Minister Kurti's party was unable to form a government despite winning the most votes in the previous election. The outcome of this election is critical as lawmakers must elect a new president and ratify significant loan agreements with the EU and World Bank. Opposition parties have criticized Kurti's approach to relations with Western allies and the ethnically divided north.

Guinea is preparing for its first presidential election since the 2021 coup, with junta leader Mamady Doumbouya expected to be a leading candidate despite initial promises of a transition to civilian rule. Doumbouya's extended timeline for this transition has drawn criticism from opposition groups and regional bodies like ECOWAS, who question his commitment to not running for president himself. The election involves nine candidates, including a former minister, and will be a key test of Guinea's path towards democracy.

Guinea is preparing for its first presidential election since the 2021 coup, with junta leader Mamady Doumbouya expected to be a leading candidate despite initial promises of a transition to civilian rule. Doumbouya's extended timeline for this transition has drawn criticism from opposition groups and regional bodies like ECOWAS, who question his commitment to not running for president himself. The election involves nine candidates, including a former minister, and will be a key test of Guinea's path towards democracy.

Myanmar's military junta is holding an election on Sunday, nearly five years after seizing power in a coup. The election, criticized as a sham due to the dissolution of the leading National League for Democracy party and the imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi, has raised concerns about fairness and legitimacy amid ongoing civil conflict. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the military, is campaigning, but the public's enthusiasm appears limited.

Myanmar's military junta is holding an election on Sunday, nearly five years after seizing power in a coup. The election, criticized as a sham due to the dissolution of the leading National League for Democracy party and the imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi, has raised concerns about fairness and legitimacy amid ongoing civil conflict. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the military, is campaigning, but the public's enthusiasm appears limited.

Guinea's ruling junta leader, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, is seeking to legitimize his power through elections after a 2021 coup, despite initially promising a transition to civilian rule. Key political opponents, including former prime ministers and the ousted president, have been barred from running, raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, with Abdoulaye Yéro Baldé emerging as a strong challenger amid reports of a stifled political environment. The election follows a period of political instability sparked by the previous president's controversial third term bid, and the outcome will determine Guinea's path forward amidst concerns about human rights and media freedom.

Guinea's ruling junta leader, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, is seeking to legitimize his power through elections after a 2021 coup, despite initially promising a transition to civilian rule. Key political opponents, including former prime ministers and the ousted president, have been barred from running, raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, with Abdoulaye Yéro Baldé emerging as a strong challenger amid reports of a stifled political environment. The election follows a period of political instability sparked by the previous president's controversial third term bid, and the outcome will determine Guinea's path forward amidst concerns about human rights and media freedom.

Tensions escalate on the Korean peninsula as North Korea unveils a new nuclear-powered submarine, prompting criticism from Kim Jong Un regarding South Korea's own submarine development plans. This development occurs amidst a shifting U.S. security strategy in the region, fueling an arms race between the two nations. North Korea claims the submarine is for defensive purposes, while denouncing the South's submarine program as an offensive measure.

Tensions escalate on the Korean peninsula as North Korea unveils a new nuclear-powered submarine, prompting criticism from Kim Jong Un regarding South Korea's own submarine development plans. This development occurs amidst a shifting U.S. security strategy in the region, fueling an arms race between the two nations. North Korea claims the submarine is for defensive purposes, while denouncing the South's submarine program as an offensive measure.

Myanmar held its first general election since the 2021 military coup, though voting was limited to a third of the country's townships due to ongoing civil conflict. The election is occurring in multiple phases, with some areas disenfranchised, raising questions about voter turnout and the legitimacy of the process. The military government claims the election is a step toward restoring stability, while opposition groups denounce it as a sham.

Myanmar held its first general election since the 2021 military coup, though voting was limited to a third of the country's townships due to ongoing civil conflict. The election is occurring in multiple phases, with some areas disenfranchised, raising questions about voter turnout and the legitimacy of the process. The military government claims the election is a step toward restoring stability, while opposition groups denounce it as a sham.

The Trump administration is considering aligning U.S. childhood vaccine policy with countries like Denmark, which recommends fewer vaccines. This proposal, driven by concerns about over-vaccination, faces criticism from experts who argue that the U.S. has different health risks and a more diverse population than Denmark, making a direct adoption of their schedule inappropriate. The CDC recently reduced the number of routinely vaccinated diseases to 16.

The Trump administration is considering aligning U.S. childhood vaccine policy with countries like Denmark, which recommends fewer vaccines. This proposal, driven by concerns about over-vaccination, faces criticism from experts who argue that the U.S. has different health risks and a more diverse population than Denmark, making a direct adoption of their schedule inappropriate. The CDC recently reduced the number of routinely vaccinated diseases to 16.

The Trump administration is considering aligning U.S. childhood vaccine policy with countries like Denmark, which recommends fewer vaccines. This proposal, championed by Health Secretary Kennedy, faces criticism from experts who argue that the U.S. has different health risks and a more diverse population than Denmark, making a direct adoption of their vaccine schedule inappropriate. The U.S. currently recommends routine vaccination against 16 diseases, while Denmark recommends vaccination against 10.

The Trump administration is considering aligning U.S. childhood vaccine policy with countries like Denmark, which recommends fewer vaccines. This proposal, championed by Health Secretary Kennedy, faces criticism from experts who argue that the U.S. has different health risks and a more diverse population than Denmark, making a direct adoption of their vaccine schedule inappropriate. The U.S. currently recommends routine vaccination against 16 diseases, while Denmark recommends vaccination against 10.

Myanmar's military junta is holding an election, the first since their coup five years ago, but it's being criticized as a sham due to the dissolution of popular parties like the National League for Democracy and the imprisonment of its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The Union Solidarity and Development Party, backed by the military, is campaigning, but voter enthusiasm appears low amidst ongoing civil war and skepticism about the legitimacy of the process.

Myanmar's military junta is holding an election, the first since their coup five years ago, but it's being criticized as a sham due to the dissolution of popular parties like the National League for Democracy and the imprisonment of its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The Union Solidarity and Development Party, backed by the military, is campaigning, but voter enthusiasm appears low amidst ongoing civil war and skepticism about the legitimacy of the process.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently imprisoned for plotting a coup after the 2022 election, underwent successful surgery for a double hernia after being granted a temporary transfer to a hospital. Prior to the procedure, Bolsonaro endorsed his son, Flávio, a senator, as a candidate for the 2026 presidential race, signaling a continuation of his political influence. Flávio Bolsonaro had previously announced his intention to run for president.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently imprisoned for plotting a coup after the 2022 election, underwent successful surgery for a double hernia after being granted a temporary transfer to a hospital. Prior to the procedure, Bolsonaro endorsed his son, Flávio, a senator, as a candidate for the 2026 presidential race, signaling a continuation of his political influence. Flávio Bolsonaro had previously announced his intention to run for president.