Elections
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Election
Fukuyama: Trump Is the Biggest Threat to US Democracy
DID Press: Francis Fukuyama, an American political theorist, has described Donald Trump as the biggest threat to democracy in the United States since the country’s Civil War. Fukuyama also predicted that the Republican Party will lose control of the U.S.…
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Widespread Protests Over Removal of Millions of Names From India’s Voter Rolls
DID Press: The removal of more than 130 million names from India’s voter rolls has triggered a wave of protests against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opponents say the process has unfairly targeted Muslims and other minority groups…
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Afghanistan
Hekmatyar: Political Change in Afghanistan Is “Inevitable and Near”
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Hezb-e Islami Afghanistan, says political change in Afghanistan is “inevitable and near,” urging Afghans to prepare for what he described as “positive change” and arguing that the country’s political future should be determined by…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Falls to Bottom Tier of Global Freedom Rankings
DID Press: Afghanistan has fallen to the bottom tier of global democracy and freedom rankings, with international assessments documenting a sharp deterioration in political rights and civil liberties under Taliban rule. Freedom House’s 2026 report gives Afghanistan just 8 out…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Opposition Leaders Call for Elections, Resistance and Political Unity
DID Press: Leaders of political groups opposed to the Taliban, speaking during “Martyrs’ Week,” called for a political system based on the people’s vote, continued resistance against the Taliban, protection of women’s rights and resolving Afghanistan’s crisis through dialogue. They…
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Thousands Protest Trump Policies in Washington, Demand Voting Rights Protections
DID Press: Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the “Washington 2026: Defend the Right to Vote” march, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies concerning voting by mail and other civil rights. The demonstration was held near the…
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Eizenkot Maintains Lead as Israel’s Preferred Prime Minister
DID Press: Gadi Eizenkot remains the preferred candidate to serve as Israel’s next prime minister, according to a new opinion poll, receiving 47 percent support among respondents. Benjamin Netanyahu gained four percentage points compared with the previous survey, reaching 38…
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Afghan American Aisha Wahab Wins US House Seat Despite Pro-Israel Spending
DID Press: Aisha Wahab, a Democratic politician and outspoken critic of Israeli policies, has won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California, defeating a rival backed by millions of dollars in spending from pro-Israel groups. Wahab’s victory…
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US Terror Labels on Brazil Crime Groups Raise Election Interference Concerns
DID Press: United States has designated two of Brazil’s largest organized crime networks, the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist organizations, raising concerns about possible U.S. involvement in Brazil’s political and security affairs. Under the…
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Rise Highlights Growing Muslim Influence in US Politics
DID Press: The Michigan Senate race has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in the United States following Senator Gary Peters’ decision to step aside, with Republican Mike Rogers facing Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim…
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