Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election on February 8

Jan 23, 2026

Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received...

Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi's dissolution powers

Feb 02, 2026

Japan's snap election after PM Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament has sparked debate over her power to do so. Opposition parties and legal experts are...

Japan PM Takaichi announces dissolution of lower house, calls snap election

Jan 19, 2026

The decision to dissolve the lower house was taken on Friday.

Voting begins for snap Presidential election in Iran to elect Raisi's successor

Jun 28, 2024

Polls open for snap Presidential election in Iran to elect Raisi's successor

No deportation flights to Rwanda before July 4 snap elections: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

May 24, 2024

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that no deportation flights to Rwanda will take place before the July 4 snap election, reported Al Jazeera.

France: Voting begins for second round of snap parliamentary election

Jul 07, 2024

In the outgoing parliament, French President Macron's alliance had only 250 seats and he required support from other parties to pass laws.