All articles tagged with #political shake up
Chris Christie's decision to withdraw from the Republican primary race has caused a stir, as the former New Jersey governor was known for his criticism of Donald Trump. His exit has the potential to reshape the GOP landscape and impact the dynamics of the upcoming primary elections.
China has removed its defence minister, General Wei Fenghe, just two months after his unexplained disappearance from public view. The sudden leadership change is seen as part of a broader political shake-up in China, as President Xi Jinping consolidates his power ahead of the Communist Party's centenary celebrations. The reasons behind Wei's removal remain unclear, but it is speculated that it could be related to internal power struggles or policy disagreements within the Chinese military.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has fired most of the governors in the occupied West Bank, including the restive northern cities of Nablus, Jenin, and Tulkarem, in response to demands for a political shake-up and growing frustration with the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority. While the decision is unlikely to have an immediate impact on the ground, it signals Abbas' recognition of the authority's deepening unpopularity and his desire to show responsiveness to calls for change. The move comes as the Fatah party, which runs the Palestinian Authority, faces mounting crises and internal tensions, including Israeli sanctions, settlement expansion, and military raids, as well as internal divisions and surging violence in the West Bank.
An outsider candidate is threatening to shake up Mexico's presidential race, introducing a new dynamic to the election. This unexpected contender has the potential to disrupt the established political landscape and challenge the traditional candidates.
Bulgaria's political landscape has been shaken up by the surprise success of the pro-Russian party, "There is Such a People," in the recent parliamentary elections. The party, led by TV personality Slavi Trifonov, won 17% of the vote and is now the second-largest party in parliament. The ruling party, GERB, won the most votes but fell short of a majority. The election results have raised concerns about the country's future direction and stability.