Snap Election
Japan’s Takaichi Poised for Election Win Amid Heavy Snowfall
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative coalition is projected for a strong victory in Japan’s snap Lower House election on February 8, 2026, despite heavy snowfall threatening voter turnout.
Thailand’s Parliament Dissolved Amid Political Turmoil and Border Clashes
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolves Thailand’s parliament just months into his term, heading off a no-confidence vote while the nation faces deadly clashes with Cambodia and deepening political uncertainty.