Latest Politics News
Thailand Holds High-Stakes General Election
Thailand is voting in a pivotal general election on February 8, 2026, following the House dissolution on December 12, 2025, with former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva returning via the Democrat Party. Reformist parties push to weaken military influence while conservatives defend the establishment.
The outcome will shape ties with the military, monarchy, and world.
Japan's House of Representatives Election Underway
Voting started across Japan on February 8, 2026, in the general election where PM Sanae Takaichi seeks a mandate for her LDP-JIP coalition after switching from Komeito. Key issues include economic measures, inflation, and policies on foreign nationals.
Polls opened amid snowfall, with focus on whether the coalition secures 233 seats majority.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Oil Network
The US announced sanctions on an Iranian oil network amid ongoing nuclear talks that concluded in Oman. This follows US-Iran discussions seeking zero nuclear capability from Iran.
Tensions escalated after US shot down an Iranian drone.
Epstein Files Released by US DOJ
The US Department of Justice released over three million Epstein documents, sparking global fallout. In Europe, it's impacting political class accountability, unlike in the US.
UK society faces high-level repercussions from the files.
Laura Fernández Delgado Elected Costa Rica President
Laura Fernández Delgado has been elected as president of Costa Rica. Her victory marks a significant political shift in the country.
Details on her platform and opponents remain highlighted in current events.
Balochistan Clashes Kill 225 in Pakistan
Clashes between Balochistan Liberation Army and Pakistani forces in several districts left at least 225 dead. An Islamic State affiliate claimed a suicide bombing killing 31 in Islamabad.
These events underscore escalating militancy.
Myanmar Junta Forms Union Consultative Council
Myanmar's military junta created a five-member Union Consultative Council with security and legislative powers, allowing Min Aung Hlaing to assume presidency while retaining army control. Myanmar and Russia signed a five-year military pact until 2030.
This amid ongoing civil war.
Russia-Ukraine POW Swap After Trilateral Talks
Ukraine and Russia conducted a POW swap exchanging over 300 prisoners following trilateral talks with the US. Separately, a Russian drone strike on a minibus in Dnipro killed 15 and injured seven.
Conflicts persist with heavy casualties.
US Captures Benghazi Attack Suspect
Trump administration charged a Libyan man involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack, extradited to the US. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed his handover at Andrews Air Force Base.
This revives accountability for the incident.
BNP's Tarique Rejects Unity Government with Jamaat
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Tarique Rahman told Reuters he will not form a post-election unity government with Jamaat, confident of outright majority on February 12. This signals firm BNP positioning ahead of polls.
Tensions rise in Bangladesh politics.
China Expels Former Bank of China Vice President
Lin Jingzhen, former vice president of Bank of China, was expelled from the Communist Party for serious violations found in a discipline probe. This highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts in China.
It impacts financial and political circles.
Hungary's Orbán Ends Budapest Court Lawsuit
PM Viktor Orbán decreed courts to terminate a lawsuit over the disputed state solidarity tax by Budapest city court. This move reinforces executive influence over judiciary under Orbán regime.
Critics see it as power consolidation.