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An attempt to unseat 24 pro-China opposition politicians in Taiwan through recall votes failed, reaffirming the opposition's control of the parliament and highlighting ongoing political divisions and tensions with China. The votes, which required at least 25% support to vacate seats, were seen as a test of Taiwan's democratic resilience amid cross-strait tensions, with the opposition likely emboldened by the results.
Taiwan is conducting an unprecedented and controversial recall vote targeting over 30 Kuomintang lawmakers accused of being too close to China, amid deep societal divisions and political tensions between pro-DPP and opposition factions, with implications for Taiwan's legislative balance and democratic processes.
The Maldives is holding a presidential run-off election between the incumbent India-leaning leader, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is backed by pro-China former President Abdulla Yameen. Solih has championed an "India first" policy, while Muizzu's coalition has launched an "India out" campaign, promising to remove a small Indian military presence. Thousands of voters turned out at polling stations across the islands, with the outcome yet to be determined.