The most consequential election in decades is taking place in Venezuela, with the potential to end 25 years of socialist rule. The streets of the capital, Karakas, are filled with voters eagerly waiting for their chance to cast a ballot. Amidst high tensions, the hope is that the election will be calm, peaceful, and that the results, whatever they may be, will be accepted gracefully.
In a surprising turn of events, rival Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, have signed a declaration in Beijing to form a national unity government. This agreement, brokered by China, marks a significant diplomatic coup and raises intriguing questions about the future of Palestinian governance and the role of China on the international stage.