Presidential Elections

Poland Holds Tight Vote with EU Role at Stake

Voters in Poland began casting ballots on Sunday in a tight presidential election with major implications for the country's role in Europe and for abortion and LGBTQ rights. Warsaw's pro-EU mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, 53, an ally of the centrist government, was facing off against nationalist historian Rafal Trzaskowski, 42. Opinion polls ...

Presidential Elections: Neemat Frem Officially Announces His Candidacy

MP Neemat Frem officially announced on Thursday his candidacy to the presidency. “I hereby officially announce, on behalf of the "Project Watan,” (the movement he leads) my candidacy for the Lebanese presidency and my readiness to undertake this national responsibility,” he said during a press conference. Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berry ...

Global Stock Markets Mixed Amid Earnings Season and U.S. Election Uncertainty

In Europe, as of 7:30 AM GMT, stock indices were relatively stable, with Paris (−0.02%), Milan (+0.07%), and Frankfurt (+0.04%). Meanwhile, Asian markets diverged: Tokyo closed down (−0.55%), while Shanghai (+0.52%) and Hong Kong (+1.28%) surged in late trading. On Wall Street on Tuesday, indices ended the day mixed, with the Dow Jones ...