Johor Election Campaign: Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan is ramping up momentum ahead of July 11 polling, with PM Anwar Ibrahim touring multiple constituencies and urging “amal soleh” politics focused on serving people, while PH leaders say they’re using a seat-priority “grading” strategy to target resources. Anti-Corruption Framing: Anwar also claims rival parties are uniting to “bring him down” because his government is strict on corruption and abuse of power. Local Governance Pressure: In Sungai Rengit, traders say a move to a temporary food court has worsened access and safety, hoping the next Johor representative will fix infrastructure and security. US 250th Anniversary Meets Election Politics: Trump’s July 4 speeches at Mount Rushmore and elsewhere mixed Independence Day themes with warnings about “communism,” plus pushes for voting-related reforms. Voting Rights Debate (New Zealand): NZ First leader Winston Peters says voting should be restricted to New Zealand citizens, arguing allegiance—not residency—should decide elections. Election Integrity Concerns (Nigeria): The African Democratic Congress spokesman warns Nigeria’s 2027 elections may not hold, citing insecurity and fears INEC funding and readiness could be compromised. Labor-Party Realignment (South Africa): NEHAWU backs the SACP for 2026 local elections, marking a major break from traditional ANC support. Peru Presidential Result: Keiko Fujimori has been declared winner of Peru’s presidential runoff, with authorities confirming the outcome weeks after the vote. Court Clash (Israel): Israel’s Supreme Court froze the appointment of the state comptroller-elect after a secrecy breach, ordering a repeat Knesset vote. UK Political Turmoil Commentary: US VP JD Vance said Britain has been “failed” by leadership and urged “structural change,” naming Andy Burnham as a hoped-for driver. US Election Security/Trust: Louisiana Democrats held a July 4 summit attacking Gov. Jeff Landry’s voting and democracy moves after redistricting removed a Black-majority district and disrupted a primary.