Candidates running for seats in Iran's legislature for a four-year term have launched their election campaigns, one week ahead of polls.

Political rivals of Pakistan's imprisoned former PM Imran Khan strike deal on a coalition government.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for massive turnout at the upcoming elections across the country, saying the path of reform passes through elections.

Pakistan’s main political parties have stepped up efforts to form a coalition government.

Pakistan’s ex-PMs and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both claim victory in the national election.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term after her party, Awami League won a landslide victory in the general election boycotted by the opposition.

China has reiterated its firm opposition to any official contact between the United States and the Chinese Taipei, urging Washington to stop sending wrong signals to separatist forces in the self-ruled island.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina celebrates "absolute victory" after polls were boycotted by the opposition.

The Chinese government says Taipei is merely seeking electoral advantage ahead of polls there.

After long anticipation, Iraq holds it's first provincial elections in a decade with 41% turnout.