Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections
Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
![Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya met with representatives of Palestinian factions in Cairo, where he briefed them on recent discussions with Egyptian mediators regarding a potential Gaza ceasefire. According to a statement, the factions held Israel responsible for obstructing the agreement and discussed the deteriorating situation in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as internal Palestinian reconciliation efforts. [Hamas Telegram]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/photo_2026-08-19_12-28-22-1787131903.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![Melissa Hernandez and State Sen. Aisha Wahab, Democratic candidates for Congress in California's 14th district [File: AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP26166023257180-1-1-1786640340.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![Yabloko party deputy chairman Lev Shlosberg, accused of discrediting Russia's armed forces and spreading false information about them, attends a court hearing in Pskov, Russia, August 17, 2026. Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony. Picture taken with a mobile phone. [Dmitry Vasilyev/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786992738.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head
Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin’s clampdown on the political party ahead of September’s parliamentary vote.
Netanyahu’s Likud Party holds primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections
On Monday, Israel’s governing party will determine its candidate list for the next election.
From: NewsFeed
Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency
Brazil’s presidential race is officially underway.
Published On 17 Aug 2026
Zambia’s president extends election lead as contested vote count continues
President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president
Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.
Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence
Vote counting in Thursday’s presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election.
From: NewsFeed
Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence
Zambia’s electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.
Published On 14 Aug 2026
‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote
Polls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.
