As the US heads towards its 2026 midterm elections, election analyst Dorab R. Sopariwala breaks down the billions flowing into political campaigns, the differences between candidates, PACs and Super PACs, and the rules governing campaign contributions. From wealthy donors to the comparison with India's 2024 election spending, he explains how political money operates in the world's oldest democracy. But can money actually buy votes? Watch till the end and follow DeKoder for more explainers. #USElections #US #Trump #USMidterms2026 #Elections

🇧🇷 From trailing in the first round to winning the presidency: Lula's remarkable turnaround. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff. Lula went from 45.2% in the first round to 51.8% in the second, while Flávio Bolsonaro moved from 47.0% to 48.2%. The result marks a dramatic reversal in one of Brazil's closely contested presidential elections, with Lula overturning a first-round deficit to secure another term. Source: Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) #BrazilElections #Lula #Bolsonaro #BrazilPolitics #WorldNews

🇮🇱 Could Benjamin Netanyahu's biggest challenge come from Gadi Eisenkot? Israel's political landscape could be heading for a major shift. According to Global Online Data's estimates as of October 27, Gadi Eisenkot leads with a 59% chance, followed by Benjamin Netanyahu at 30% and Naftali Bennett at 11%. But election probabilities are not guarantees, and Israel's next Prime Minister will ultimately depend on parliamentary numbers and coalition-building. Do you think Netanyahu can stage a comeback, or is Israel ready for new leadership? Gadi Eizenkot is a retired IDF Lieutenant General and the former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (2015–2019), who later served as a minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency war cabinet. After resigning in protest in mid-2024 over the lack of a clear post-war strategy, he founded and now leads the centrist Yashar (“Straight”) party. Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history. His governance has centered on strict national defense, economic deregulation, and aggressive counter-terrorism stances against regional adversaries. He remains a deeply polarizing figure both domestically and internationally while continuing to shape Israel’s political and military strategies. Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician, businessman, and former military officer who served as the 13th Prime Minister of Israel from June 2021 to June 2022. He subsequently served as the alternate prime minister until November 2022. Known for his background as a tech millionaire turned right-wing politician, Bennett currently leads the “Bennett 2026” party. Source: Global Online Data #IsraelPolitics #BenjaminNetanyahu #GadiEisenkot #Elections #WorldNews

In a new episode of India and the World on DeKoder, Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) speaks with philosopher and founder of Macrostrategy Research Initiative Nick Bostrom about the extraordinary promise and existential risks of superintelligence. From machines surpassing human intelligence to breakthroughs that could transform medicine and extend human life, Bostrom explores what may lie ahead. Full conversation drops tomorrow. Stay tuned to DeKoder. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #FutureOfAI #AI #AiJobs

Did Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) draw inspiration from Bangladesh's student movement? In conversation with Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi), the AISA leader clarifies her controversial Bangladesh remarks, saying a video of her address to the Socialist Student Front was doctored and circulated out of context. Bora explains that she was expressing solidarity with the group's progressive struggle against authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism. Watch the full conversation on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=et0iOoz3… #NehaBora #Protest #ECI #Bangladesh #StudentMovement #AISA #GenZProtest #RightToProtest #Democracy

In conversation with Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) , AISA leader Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) argues for a united front across political parties and organisations, regardless of who calls the protest. She questions the Election Commission's independence, criticises restrictions on demonstrations in Delhi and describes how protesters are finding creative ways to sustain their movement. Watch the full episode on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=et0iOoz3… #NehaBora #Protest #ECI #SIR #GenZProtests #PoliceAction #RightToProtest #Democracy

“This is not a movement of a particular leader or party.” Protesters in Delhi demand that Jantar Mantar be restored as a site for demonstrations and raise concerns over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). While some call for SIR to be scrapped, others argue it must be conducted fairly without wrongful voter deletions. Protesters also question police detentions, restrictions on demonstrations and the accessibility of alternative protest venues. Despite repeated detentions, they say their campaign will continue. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy #DelhiPolice

Carrying a copy of the Constitution during a protest in Delhi, a young woman questions alleged voter-roll deletions under the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and demands accountability from those in power. She raises concerns about voting rights, restrictions on peaceful demonstrations and the lack of dialogue with protesters. She also explains why simply addressing individual discrepancies would not resolve her concerns about future elections. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy

Scenes of detentions during an anti-SIR march near the Election Commission of India headquarters in Delhi. Protesters are seen being taken into police buses near Bangla Sahib and Ashoka Road, with some resisting detention. Demonstrators question the police action and raise concerns over alleged voter-roll deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), particularly among minority communities. They also criticise the treatment of students and women protesters. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #ECI #DelhiProtest #GyaneshKumar #SIR #IndianDemocracy

From Delhi to Bengaluru and Lucknow, visuals show protesters taking to the streets against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Demonstrators are demanding the withdrawal of SIR and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over electoral rolls and voting rights. Follow DeKoder for more updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #Lucknow #Bengaluru #IndianDemocracy

Speaking during protests in Delhi, demonstrators raise concerns over alleged voter roll irregularities involving Forms 6 and 7, question the Election Commission's accountability and demand changes to the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners. They also criticise police detentions, call for an investigation into alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy

At the protest in Delhi today (Oct 23), a young woman questions alleged voter roll deletions and describes what she says is repeated police intimidation of women demonstrators. She alleges that women are detained after sunset, phones are damaged and protesters are prevented from recording police action. Linking the protest to concerns over education, employment, women's safety and voting rights, she calls for greater public participation in democracy. Follow DeKoder for more voices from the ground. #GyaneshKumar #Modi #IndianDemocracy #ECI #SIR