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Australian leaders hail Navalny as hero, blame Putin

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a "courageous force for democracy" after reports of his death.

AAP

A reelected Trump is Albanese’s elephant in the room, and a potential disaster for Australia

The old language at the bedrock of the alliance, effectively that Australia will blithely go ‘all the way with the USA’, is not only transparently shallow but condescending to Australians

The Guardian - AU

Black day for democracy, Congress leader says of the freeze on the party’s bank accounts

Criticism of BJP government freezing Congress's bank accounts linked to Supreme Court ruling on electoral bonds.

The Hindu

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The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds

The Supreme Court’s judgment, striking down the electoral bonds scheme, is the outcome of vigilance by citizens

The Hindu

Secretary Blinken Meets Navalny's Wife, Extends Condolences in Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets the wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, offering his condolences and discussing the need for accou...

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Documentary Exposes Rise Of Christian Nationalism And Its Political Agenda

Explore the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and its potential implications for democracy and religious freedom in the documentary 'God & Country'. ...

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MAGA fatigue sets in with Trump trials

"Tucker Carlson being summoned to Moscow is not a show of strength. It’s evidence of weakness"

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After salacious hearing, can Fani Willis regain control of Trump case?

Willis and Nathan Wade testified on their relationship, with Trump lawyers distracting from core issue: attempt to overthrow democracy

The Guardian - US

Greece Legalizes Same-sex Marriage, Adoption

Once the law is promulgated, Greece will become the 37th country in the world and the first Orthodox Christian one to legalise adoption by same-sex families.

Latin Times

I-T department freezes Congress bank accounts over 2018-19 returns; appellate tribunal provides partial relief

Income Tax department freezes bank accounts of Indian National Congress and Indian Youth Congress due to delayed tax filing.

The Hindu

Ban on India’s electoral bonds: How will it affect 2024 election?

While transparency advocates and opposition leaders say ban is a big win for democracy, Modi’s BJP remains confident.

Al Jazeera

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president?

A general once feared across Indonesia and banned from the United States, has reinvented himself as a cute grandpa.

Al Jazeera

Greece Legalises Same-sex Marriage, Adoption

Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex marriage and adoption in a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.

International Business Times

A strongman at the helm: On Indonesia’s presidential election

The persistence of populist political leadership in Indonesia, with echoes of the dictatorship era under Suharto, has vexed those who hoped for democracy to take deeper roots

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Indonesia’s elections: Prabowo’s win is dismal news for democracy

Editorial: Outgoing president Joko Widodo’s support for the former general has further tarnished his very mixed legacy

Latin Times

Latin American Democracies Backslide for Eight Consecutive Years; El Salvador Witnesses Largest Decline

A report by The Economist delves into the reasons for the broad drop. Its analysis of different individual countries

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Indonesia's Next Leader Faces Concerns Over Human Rights Record

Learn about Prabowo Subianto, the likely next leader of Indonesia. Discover his promises, human rights concerns, and ties to the outgoing president.

International Business Times

Ex-general Prabowo Promises Continuity On Economic Growth For Indonesia

Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth.

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International Business Times

Indonesia's Prabowo Set For Sweeping Presidential Win

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Thursday looked set to become the new president of the world's third-largest democracy, likely avoiding a runoff vote against election rivals who have yet to concede.

The Hindu

Does trust in national government matter?

Unless repressive and autocratic policies are reversed, the survival of India’s democracy seems bleak

Top News

Indonesians Begin Democracy's Biggest Vote for President and Legislature

Get informed about the ongoing Indonesian elections as voters choose their president and legislators in the world's third-largest democracy.

Evening Standard

Indonesia election: How does the world's biggest one-day vote work?

The third-largest democracy heads to the polls, with more than 200 million people registered

Newslaundry

‘Victory for democracy’: French court asks regulator to probe CNews over ‘opinion media’ allegation

French channel CNews, described as the “French Fox News” by critics, will be examined by France’s media regulator over six months to ascertain if the TV media outlet is conforming to rules on independent journalism, The Guardian reported.

Salon

"Be inspired to defend your democracy"

Salon talks to Ugandan activist and political leader Bobi Wine, whose Oscar-nominated documentary is a lifeline

WEKU

3 things you should know about Indonesia's presidential elections

The nation's younger voters may decide whether the world's third-largest democracy maintains economic growth and political reform or slides backward to the authoritarian politics of a generation ago.

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