Opposition takes surprise lead over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in a poll closely watched by India and China.

Opposition takes surprise lead over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in a poll closely watched by India and China.
Outcome of Saturday’s presidential election could be key to India and China’s battle for influence in the Indian Ocean.
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Youth-led party takes a stunning lead in election as Thai voters say a resounding no to military-royalist elite.
All the updates from Thailand’s election as they happened.
Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military elite may seek to remain in power.
Move Forward Party is energising voters with pledges of monarchy and military reforms – subjects once considered taboo.
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