This is Beirut, 12/12 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, on Friday approved the appointment of members to the Election Supervisory Authority and adopted a draft law on forests and pastures, merging three existing texts and strengthening the protection of green spaces, combating climate change, desertification, and preserving biodiversity, Information ...
This is Beirut, 17/11 23:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iraq Iran Elections Iraq Parliament
Iraq's pro-Iran Coordination Framework alliance announced on Monday it had formed the majority bloc in the newly elected parliament and said that it will nominate the next prime minister. The announcement came after the electoral committee released the seat distribution from the November 11 general election, which showed that pro-Tehran parties ...
This is Beirut, 13/11 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Iraq elections Sudani politics
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani celebrates a lead in the general elections, as supporters take to Baghdad’s streets in celebrations. Final results and parliamentary negotiations are still to come.
This is Beirut, 12/11 22:23 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iraq Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Elections Iraq Parliament
Incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed victory for his coalition on Wednesday in Iraq's general election after preliminary results showed it had secured a decisive lead. Supporters of Sudani, who is vying for a second term, flocked late in the evening to Tahrir Square in Baghdad to celebrate with fireworks and music, ...
This is Beirut, 12/11 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The list backing incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has scored a big win in parliament after elections, sources close to his alliance told AFP on Wednesday. Sudani's "Reconstruction and Development list has secured a major victory" following the vote on Tuesday, an official close to the premier told AFP. Another two sources ...
This is Beirut, 11/11 22:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iraq Elections Iraq Parliament
Iraqis voted for a new parliament Tuesday, with an unexpectedly high turnout of more than 55 percent, at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region. Iraq, which has long been vulnerable to proxy wars and is closely watched by Iran and the United States, has recently regained a sense of stability. But, even as it tries to move past two ...
This is Beirut, 10/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egypt Elections Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Egyptians head to the polls on Monday to elect a new parliament, which critics say will only further cement President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's grip on power. The opening of polling stations at 9:00 am (0700 GMT) marks the start of a weeks-long process to fill 568 of the 596 seats in the lower house, with some provinces not voting for another two ...
This is Beirut, 07/11 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Irak Elections Parliament Iran United States
On November 11, Iraqis head to the polls amid a tense climate marked by boycotts, regional interference, and hopes for change.
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Democrats Donald Trump New York Zohran Mamdani Manchester United Elections Communism
Following the release of New York election results, President Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s victory, expressing concerns about the Democratic Party’s policy direction.
This is Beirut, 05/11 08:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump New York Republicans Zohran Mamdani Democrats Elections
New Yorkers elected Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor Tuesday as U.S. voters took part in several key local and state elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mamdani’s victory came after a highly watched campaign in which he faced strong criticism from business elites and conservative media commentators. The Democratic Party also secured ...
This is Beirut, 25/10 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ivory Coast Elections Alassane Ouattara
Ivorians were voting Saturday between incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, the overwhelming favorite seeking a fourth term in power, and an opposition hobbled by the barring of leading candidates. Ouattara, 83, has wielded power in the world's top cocoa producer since 2011, when the country began reasserting itself as a West African ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 17/10 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Amal Hezbollah Elections Nabih Berri
The upcoming parliamentary elections are highly important, marking a defining moment in Lebanon’s history. Since independence, the country has held many elections, each shaped by its own circumstances. Some of these elections have stood out as true turning points, reshaping Lebanese politics and strengthening the balance of power in the ...