World Elections
Two people were killed in violence at polling centers in the midst of a historic election expected to make leftist Claudia Sheinbaum, the ruling party candidate, the country's next president.
Supporters hold a banner reading 'President Claudia Sheinbaum' in downtown Mexico City June 2, 2024. REUTERS/Mahe Elipe - World
The result is the worst election showing for the ANC since it came to power.
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Most exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance could win a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament, which would allow the government to usher in far-reaching amendments in the constitution.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans a raft of business-friendly measures if he wins a third term this week, including pushing through regulations making it easier to hire and fire workers, according to two government officials familiar with the matter.
Employees at a manufacturing unit in Gujarat, India, March 28, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave - Breakingviews
Exit polls in India suggest Narendra Modi's alliance will secure a third term as prime minister with a big majority. High on his to-do list will be improving incomes so that most of the country's 1.4 billion citizens are no longer poor enough to qualify for the government's free food scheme.
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India saw nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke and 56 people lost their lives after several heat wave days across the country from March-May, local media reported, citing government data.
Asian factory activity expanded in May as manufacturers benefited from broadening global demand, private surveys showed on Monday, adding to hopes for sustained economic recovery in the region where China is showing early signs of rebound.
A man works on a top of a structure at a construction site in Tokyo July 30, 2015. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/Filephoto - Business
Brent crude oil prices have been trading near $80 per barrel, below what many members need.
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A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
Netanyahu is under pressure to keep his coalition government intact. Two far-right partners have threatened to bolt in protest at any deal they deem to spare Hamas. Centrist partner Benny Gantz wants the deal considered.
Gaza Strip, June 2, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen - World
Officials from the United States, Israel and Egypt ended a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with Egypt sticking to its position that Israel must withdraw from the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing for it to operate again, two Egyptian security sources said.
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Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Sunday.
The CST-200 Starliner's first crewed voyage to the ISS remains a milestone for Boeing as it scrambles to gain a greater share of lucrative NASA business now dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Joe Skipper - Technology
The landing elevates China's space-power status in a global rush to the moon.
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The statute of limitations has likely passed, Justice Department officials told victims' families.
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Zelenskiy told a news conference that he was not able to meet the Chinese delegation at the conference and was disappointed that Beijing would not attend the summit.
Singapore, June 2, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS - World
Stepped up missile and air attacks by Russia mean Kyiv is straining its existing defenses.
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Australia has asked for military talks with China and is comfortable growing closer to the Philippines, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.
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