Japan on Monday launched its new flagship H3 rocket carrying a defence communication satellite from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Kagoshima Prefecture. The H3 rocket, developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, successfully separated from the satellite, which entered its designated orbit shortly. The satellite is aimed at enhancing information sharing…
A new poll of voters in Iowa suggests that Kamala Harris will carry the state with 47% to Donald Trump’s 44%. The survey was released by the highly regarded pollster Ann Selzer, who regularly carries out surveys for the Des Moines Register newspaper., external The poll questioned 808 likely voters in Iowa and said Harris’s…
The governor of Washington state in the north-western United States has activated some members of the National Guard to be on stand-by in case of election-related unrest. “This is a purely precautionary measure,” a statement from Governor Jay Inslee’s office said on Friday. A ballot drop box for early voting was set on fire with…
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed Republicans a loss in a case concerning the rules for postal voting in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, just days ahead of the presidential election. The justices rejected a request not to count provisional ballots used in the state when a voter’s mail-in ballot is flagged as potentially defective….
Just days before the U.S. presidential election, intelligence agencies in Washington are warning of targeted disinformation from Russia. The agencies blamed Russia for a video that “falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti and voting illegally in multiple counties in Georgia.” Another fabricated video falsely accused “an individual associated with the Democratic presidential ticket…
In a stunning political upheaval, voters in Botswana have decisively rejected the long-dominant Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), signaling a monumental shift in the governance of this diamond-rich southern African nation, as reported by the BBC. For the first time since gaining independence in 1966, the BDP has secured only four parliamentary seats in the recent…
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding voting rights, the U.S. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it will deploy monitors to polling places across 27 states, including all seven key battlegrounds, during the upcoming Election Day. This initiative is designed to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws. The DOJ’s Civil…
As the U.S. elections approach, Vice President Kamala Harris is intensifying efforts to secure the backing of male voters, particularly those within labor unions. Senior labor officials report that male volunteers are crucial for canvassing efforts, including phone calls and door-to-door visits to mobilize Democratic supporters. Historically, labor unions have leaned toward Democratic candidates, with…
The Trump campaign has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), alleging that the Washington Post is engaging in unfair practices by funding advertisements that highlight negative stories about former President Donald Trump. Recently, the Post intensified its paid advertising efforts across social media platforms, particularly following backlash against owner Jeff Bezos…
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have issued a strong condemnation regarding the detention and alleged mistreatment of malnourished minors associated with the #EndBadGovernance protests. Concerns escalated after reports indicated that several detained children, some as young as 15, collapsed from malnutrition within a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. These minors have been…
