After days of wrangling, two parties run by political dynasties joined forces and will nominate Shehbaz Sharif to be Pakistan’s prime minister.
Tag: Elections
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China Failed to Sway Taiwan’s Election. What Happens Now?
Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.
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In Taiwan, Voters Choose President as China Tensions Loom
The race pits the governing party, which has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, against an opposition that favors reviving engagement with China.
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Oregon Supreme Court Lets Trump Stay on Primary Ballot, for Now
The court denied a challenge to former President Donald J. Trump’s ballot eligibility under the 14th Amendment, saying it would wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in a similar case.
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For Taiwanese Americans, Voting Back Home Takes More Than a Postage Stamp
Dual citizens are flying across the Pacific to participate in this weekend’s presidential election. Many of them are motivated by Taiwan-China tensions.