The two men battling for control over Tasmania have taken the gloves off immediately in a furious Sky News election debate.

A temple in southwestern Japan is drawing controversy and criticism for its recent decision to charge admission only to foreign tourists, at a time when issues related to people from abroad are gaining attention in the national election.

Japan’s mounting debt burden and an election that risks making it worse are fueling debate on whether the nation’s sovereign credit rating may be cut sooner rather than later.

The massive tax and budget bill President Trump signed into law this month could prove a major challenge for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections — but probably not in the places that will be hurt the most by it.

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The strategy would allow Biden to take on Trump before early voting in battleground states kicked off, setting terms most advantageous for Biden and highlighting his "leadership," according to a memo.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition leader Dean Winter will face off in the only televised debate of the 2025 state election campaign on Wednesday.

Rising tensions in the Middle East have fueled concerns the Strait of Hormuz may be closed, dealing a blow to Japan's energy security.

Amid preparations for the Bihar elections, a special voter list revision stirs controversy. Leaders criticize the move, citing chaos and poor execution, while opinions clash over including foreign nationals on electoral rolls.

Arlington's two Republican members of the Electoral Board appear at loggerheads over how long early-voting dropboxes should be available before Election Day. Richard Samp, the senior Republican on the three-member panel and its vice chair,

A lawsuit has called on the court to set a later date for the recall election of the Jackson County Executive.