legislative elections

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced legislative elections for November 28, marking the first such elections in nearly 20 years. The announcement was made in Ramallah, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Algeria is holding legislative elections amid ongoing debates about reform, voter turnout, and political stability. The elections are seen as a test of the country's political landscape following the Hirak movement.

Palestinian leader Abbas has announced elections after 20 years without presidential and legislative elections in the Palestinian territories, which have been under war and occupation, with Mahmoud Abbas ruling by decree.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party, Civil Contract, won the legislative elections in Yerevan on June 8, 2026. The victory is seen as confirming Armenia's shift toward Europe.

Russian disinformation in Armenia during legislative elections was described as 'neither a surprise nor effective' by Richard Giragosian, founding director of the Regional Studies Center.

Armenians are voting in pivotal legislative elections that could shape their country's future and regional peace. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leading in the polls ahead of the June 7 legislative elections.

Syria conducted legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas, including Hasakah and Kobane, as reported by Al Jazeera's Heidi Pett. The elections focus on regions previously under Kurdish administration.

Iran's supreme leader is reportedly hiding in a secret location and communicating through a network of messengers. Other news includes falling oil prices due to potential US-Iran peace talks, Turkey's president reversing a university closure, and Syria holding legislative elections in Kurdish areas.