In 2025, Latvia saw some big political moves that will keep making waves into next year. First off, local elections happened. These were like a warm-up for the bigger parliamentary elections coming up. Why? Because if you don't have support in local areas, it's tough to make a strong start in parlia
Myanmar is planning to hold its third round of elections on January 25. This comes after the first two rounds, which are scheduled for December 28 and January 11. These elections will cover a total of 202 townships out of 330. The third phase will focus on 63 townships, as announced by the ruling ju
On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump was in a festive mood, chatting with kids about Santa's whereabouts. He seemed to enjoy the lighthearted moment, telling reporters, \"Nice, right? Could do this all day long. \" But the holiday spirit didn't last long. Later that day, Trump posted a m
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, recently had surgery for a double hernia. This happened while he is in jail, serving a long sentence for trying to overthrow the government after he lost the 2022 election. The Supreme Court allowed him to leave his cell for the operation, showing that
Tina Peters, a former election official, is in a tricky spot. She's been in prison for nine years because she messed with voting machines. Recently, Donald Trump pardoned her, but that doesn't mean she's walking free. Here's why. Trump said he pardoned Peters because she tried to expose voter fraud
During a festive phone call with kids, a former U. S. president brought up some unexpected topics. While chatting with children as part of the NORAD Tracks Santa event, he couldn't resist throwing in comments about energy and elections. One young girl asked for a Christmas wish, and the president p
In a recent presidential election, Honduras made a significant political shift. Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate, was declared the winner. This result is part of a broader trend in Latin America, where right-leaning politicians are gaining more influence. Asfura, who previously served as the
Bangladesh is seeing a big change in its political scene. After a long time away, Tarique Rahman is back in the country. He has been living in London since 2008. Now, he is in the spotlight as the likely next prime minister. Rahman is the son of a former prime minister, Khaleda Zia. He leads the Ban
A growing number of House Republicans are choosing to leave their congressional seats to run for governor. This trend is notable, with 10 Republicans currently seeking gubernatorial positions, the highest number from either party since 1974. Many of these lawmakers believe they can have a greater im
St. Paul Public Schools didn't hold back when it came to convincing voters to support a new tax levy. They spent a whopping $125, 000 to get the word out. This included everything from lawn signs to YouTube videos featuring parents, students, and teachers. They even hired a consultant to help with t
