Laura Fernandez, a tough-talking right-wing political scientist, has won Costa Rica’s presidential election in a decisive landslide, riding a wave of public anger over rising […]
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End of an Era: Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Moves Toward Disbandment After Prolonged Security Crackdown
Hong Kong’s political landscape is poised to change once again as the city’s last major opposition party prepares to decide its future. On Sunday, the […]
Bangladesh Court Jails Ousted Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for 21 Years on Corruption Charges
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on corruption charges, marking another major blow for the former […]