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What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi’s BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won’t go away.
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At least 20 killed in Colombia highway blast
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has blamed a ‘narco-terrorist group’, led by a former FARC fighter, for the attack.
US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map
The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.
From: Inside Story
Will vote make a difference to Palestinians under Israeli occupation?
The Palestinian Authority’s Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.
Published On 27 Apr 2026
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Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
People gather at the site of a bomb attack at El Tunel, on the Popayan-Cali road, in Cajibio, Cauca department, Colombia. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
The highway bomb attack in Colombia's southwestern Cauca department killed 19 people and injured at least 38. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
People stand next to victims covered with white sheets at the site of the blast. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
The attack comes just over one month ahead of national elections, in which voters will pick a successor to President Gustavo Petro. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
Red Cross workers carry an injured person. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
President Gustavo Petro blamed the bombing on Ivan Mordisco, the South American country's most-wanted criminal, whom the president has compared to late cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
The violence came after a bomb attack on Friday on a military base in Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, injured two people. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
Military chief Hugo Lopez said on Saturday that 26 attacks have been recorded in Valle del Cauca and Cauca departments over the last two days. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
Security is one of the central issues of the May 31 presidential election. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
Authorities have boosted military and police presence in the areas, Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. [Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP]
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Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
The two politicians’ alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections
Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.
From: NewsFeed
Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years
Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
Gaza area votes in first municipal election in 20 years
Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a ‘pilot’, while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
