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UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the 'peaceful and large-scale nature' of the presidential elections in Brazil, where Lula da Silva won the runoff with 51.79% of the vote, and also noted the parliamentary elections in Serbia, where a student-led protest movement brought an end to Aleksandar Vučić's 14-year rule.
Aziz KarimovWithin a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy, and bilateral relations: about half a million Israelis with American passports may vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections will take place for the Israeli parliament and the US Congress. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries.
Aziz KarimovIn the final days before Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received a renewed endorsement from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach a deal with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and corrupt deals. In the final days before the general election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he published an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received renewed backing from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach an agreement with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and of corrupt deals.
Otabek YusupovIsrael held parliamentary elections on Tuesday: about 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. The central question is the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu, whose four-year term has been marked by the security failure of October 7, 2023 and the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran. Polls point to a close race, with the main rival being former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.
Otabek YusupovThe 'Student List' movement, which emerged after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, won 52.7% in the snap parliamentary election. Vucic conceded defeat, but the movement has not yet announced its candidate for prime minister, and government formation is complicated by Vucic's resignation from the presidency. The Student List movement, which emerged after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, won 52.7% in the snap parliamentary election. Vucic conceded defeat, but the movement has not yet announced its candidate for prime minister, and government formation is complicated by Vucic's resignation from the presidency.
Shahnoza ErgashevaThe student-led 'Student List' movement received about 53% of the vote in Serbia's early elections, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's party. He conceded defeat less than two hours after the polls closed, blaming foreign powers. Turnout was almost 70%. The student-led 'Student List' movement received about 53% of the vote in Serbia's snap election, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vučić's party. He conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed, blaming foreign forces. Turnout was nearly 70%.
Otabek YusupovLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against reducing the comeback to social media alone. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against attributing the comeback solely to social media.
Otabek YusupovAt a campaign rally in Michigan, Donald Trump said he does not want immigrants from Norway because he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This year's prize went to Navi Pillay of South Africa. Norway's Foreign Ministry reminded him of the Nobel Committee's independence.
Otabek YusupovOn Tuesday Israel will hold parliamentary elections that The National calls among the most consequential in the country's recent history. For the first time, voters will be able to judge the leadership's actions over the security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 attacks. About 7.3 million Israelis will choose 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. Exit polls are expected at 10:00 p.m., official results by November 4, and coalition formation could take weeks or months.
Aziz KarimovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the victory of the 'Students Win' list in Serbia's parliamentary elections and stated that Berlin will actively support the country's European path. According to preliminary data from the Republican Electoral Commission, the student list received 52.54% against 39.29% for the United Serbia list of former president Aleksandar Vucic, who conceded defeat.
Aziz KarimovOn the eve of the Knesset elections, The National reported an expected record rise in turnout among Arab citizens of Israel — from roughly 50% to 70%. According to closed polls, the opposition has about 56 seats, Likud 50, and the Arab parties 14, potentially making them key to forming a government at the 61-seat threshold.
Otabek YusupovIsraeli political scientist Simon Tsipis suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may attempt to postpone the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27 through a military operation against Iran and the imposition of a state of emergency. According to Channel 12, Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir opposed such an operation before the vote. No official decision has been made.
Aziz KarimovThe student-led movement won a parliamentary majority, ending Aleksandar Vucic's 12 years in power. EU leaders welcomed the result and pledged support for reforms, but the prospect of reviving Serbia's stalled EU accession process remains uncertain.
Aziz KarimovIn Serbia's early parliamentary elections on October 25, the opposition Student List won, receiving 51.20% of the vote according to the election commission. President Aleksandar Vucic conceded the defeat of his party and said the country could join sanctions against Russia by spring. Experts, however, do not consider such a scenario settled.
Aziz KarimovAs a result of the elections, Aleksandar Vucic's ruling force lost the power it had held for 14 years. Vucic conceded defeat, but it remains unclear who will lead the next government. Belgrade political scientist Bojan Vranich called what happened an exceptional historical moment for Serbian parliamentary democracy, but warned that radical change should not be expected: in the short term, he predicts continuity with some improvements.
Otabek YusupovIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video address, reported intelligence indicating that Iran and its proxy forces may attempt to disrupt the parliamentary elections on October 27. The military is raising its combat readiness, although Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir said there is no operational need to resume strikes on Iran.
Otabek YusupovCypriot journalist Alex Christoforou, before the voting results were tallied, said that Serbia's parliamentary elections would present a “new challenge” for the EU. According to preliminary estimates, the Student List is winning 135–140 of 250 seats, and Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat. The final results have not been announced.
Otabek YusupovUS President Donald Trump on Sunday once again expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged Israelis to re-elect him and to continue the military campaign against Iran until completion. He referenced his letter of October 18, claimed losses for Iran in the military and economic spheres, and warned that under a different Israeli leader the US is 'not inclined' to take the job on itself.
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