The election is the first since pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare switched diplomatic recognition to China.
Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’Larry Elliott: At last G20 is showing how to fund an assault on povertyThe devastating impact of the pandemic on the world’s poorest countries has brought poverty reduction to a halt and led to a widening income gap with nations in the rich west, the World Bank has warned.In a report released to coincide with its half-yearly meeting, the Washington-based organisation said half of...
Experts have issued a warning that a bird flu pandemic with a potentially catastrophic impact, surpassing the severity of COVID-19, may be imminent following the discovery of a rare human case in Texas. According to Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi, a bird flu researcher, “This virus has been on the top of the pandemic list for many, […]
Sen. Rand Paul revealed to DailyMail.com that he is continuing his investigation into the origins of COVID-19 by probing Dr. Anthony Fauci's visits to the CIA. He claimed Fauci frequently made 'off the books' visits to the spy agency. A possible Republican presidential administration could be 'friendly' to Paul's investigation unlike the agencies under Biden, he said
Nearly a billion voters will decide if Narendra Modi gets a third term as prime minister
In 2020, a dangerous pathogen swept the globe. The pandemic required government action, we were told, but the government of one nation was not enough. Even powerful governments (like that of the United States) worked with other governments to keep pandemic measures from being futile. In order to avoid a fatal lack of coordination, some
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.
With 969 million eligible voters, India's 2024 general election will be the largest ever seen.
Polls suggest Croatian Democratic Union could lose majority to Social Democrat-led coalition headed by populist presidentCroatian voters are going to the polls in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could significantly change the country’s pro-western stance on issues including European support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.Polls suggest the conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) of the prime minister, Andrej Plenković, could lose its majority to a Social Democrat-led...
For a majority, a party will need to win 30 of the 59 seats that make up Rotherham Council. Currently, Labour holds 32 seats, the Conservatives hold 15, the Liberal Democrats hold four, independents hold seven, and the Independent Conservatives hold two. In May 2021, Labour retained overall control of the council, but lost 16 seats – and the Conservatives won 20 seats to form the main opposition when they previously held none. In May 2023, the former leader of the Rotherham Conservatives Emily...
For the 63 seats on Barnsley Council, the number of candidates standing for election in May are: For a majority, 32 seats are needed, and Labour currently holds 48 seats, Lib Dems hold 10, Conservatives hold two, Independents hold two, and Reform UK has one. In May 2021, Labour retained overall control of the council, but was investigated by The Association of Electoral Administrators for not counting more than 1,000 postal votes for the Royston Ward, As a result, it is understood that the count...
The redacted document, released as part of a FOIA request, was not a study.