Dutch election: What happens next? November 22, 2023 at 12:01AM

The Netherlands' political system requires coalition governments due to the fragmented nature of the parliament. After the election, negotiations begin to form a coalition that can secure at least 76 seats in the 150-seat parliament. This process involves appointing scouts, informateurs, and formateurs to explore possibilities and build a potential cabinet. The formation of a government can take a long time, with the previous government taking 271 days to form.

Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up November 21, 2023 at 11:04PM

Taiwan reported Chinese military activity near the island as its election campaign intensified. Eleven aircraft crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, marking continued Chinese pressure on Taiwan's sovereignty claims. Taiwan's defense ministry detected J-10 and J-16 fighters, H-6 bombers, and early warning aircraft conducting overseas missions. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party registered its presidential ticket, while the opposition party, Kuomintang, supports closer ties with Beijing. China's defense ministry did not comment on the situation.