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Benjamin Netanyahu's party has confirmed the Israeli Prime Minister will run for re-election this year, hours after US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about whether Netanyahu would seek another term.
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Barisan Nasional Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected accusations of political theatrics regarding the Johor assembly dissolution, arguing the move restores democratic choice to constituents.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has dismissed speculation of a Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional alliance in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election, stating the opposition coalition will contest independently.
Armenia holds a critical parliamentary election on Sunday with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking re-election. The vote comes amid strained relations with Russia over Armenia's deepening European Union ties and lingering tensions from the 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Malaysia's stock exchange held its ground as investor sentiment improved after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed the possibility of an early 16th General Election, boosting market confidence.
Caretaker Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun attributes the state election to the withdrawal of support by Barisan Nasional representatives, characterizing their move as a betrayal of his administration.
Peruvian voters will cast ballots Sunday in a presidential runoff between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing contender Roberto Sanchez, determining who leads the nation through 2031.
Negeri Sembilan Umno has finalized its roster of candidates for the forthcoming state election and will forward the list to party leader Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for endorsement.
Party members in Johor are rallying behind Tebrau PKR chief M. Prakash, calling on Pakatan Harapan to select him as the coalition's candidate for the Tiram state election.
The Johor State Assembly Speaker has formally notified the Election Commission of the assembly's dissolution, paving the way for state elections within 60 days.
Malta's Labour Party has won a snap parliamentary election, securing its fourth consecutive term in office under Prime Minister Robert Abela. The party defeated the opposition Nationalist Party by around 18,000 votes.
PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has assured that the party will stand behind Wan Saiful Wan Jan in whichever constituency he decides to contest next.
Political observers have cautioned Johor's Umno and Barisan Nasional against complacency, warning that their dominant 2022 state election performance should not breed overconfidence ahead of a possible snap election.
New Zealand's government unveiled a fiscally conservative 2026 budget prioritising deficit reduction and returning to surplus by 2028-29, a year ahead of schedule. Health spending receives the largest increase of NZ$5.8 billion.
Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition has established an election committee in preparation for GE16, with state chairman Chow Kon Yeow also announcing adjustments to the leadership structure.
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The Solomon Islands will hold a parliamentary election for a new prime minister on May 15, following the removal of Jeremiah Manele through a no-confidence motion that passed 26-22 in parliament.