Azerbaijan's ruling party secures narrow victory in snap parliamentary election criticized by observers as lacking competition and democratic standards
The upcoming Iranian presidential election is expected to maintain the regime's priorities of continuity and stability, with the likely winner being Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, a conservative candidate favored by the military and the supreme leader's office.
Despite winning 240 seats, the BJP's performance was seen as a setback for Modi's authoritarian tendencies and a sign that Indians value their democracy.