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Three Māori Lawmakers Suspended for Haka Protest in New Zealand Parliament

Three Māori MPs are temporarily suspended for performing a haka protest New Zealand Parliament against a controversial treaty bill.

Germany: How is the Federal Chancellor elected?

What is the election procedure in the German Bundestag? What type of majority is needed to become Federal Chancellor? The exact procedure is specified in the Basic Law. Here’s an overview.

Canada: Anita Anand Becomes Canada’s First Hindu Foreign Affairs Minister

Ottawa (Canada) – In a historic cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. This makes her the first Hindu woman […]

Philippines Elections : Duterte Family Maintains Political Influence Amidst Controversy

Philippines midterm elections concluded on May 12, over 68 million voters participated for the selection of more than 18,000 representatives.

Bangladesh: Nobel Laurate Yunus Govt bans opposition party Awami League Under Anti-Terrorism Law

country’s interim govt has officially banned activities of the Awami League—the nation’s former ruling party—under the Anti-Terrorism Act,

The official profile of POTUS Donald Trump & the First Lady, Melania Trump

Know everything about Donald J. Trump45th & 47th President of the United States, POTUS, in his official profile as per the White House.

Asia

Philippines Elections : Duterte Family Maintains Political Influence Amidst Controversy

Philippines midterm elections concluded on May 12, over 68 million voters participated for the selection of more than 18,000 representatives.

Bangladesh: Nobel Laurate Yunus Govt bans opposition party Awami League Under Anti-Terrorism Law

country’s interim govt has officially banned activities of the Awami League—the nation’s former ruling party—under the Anti-Terrorism Act,

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Leads Singapore’s Ruling Party, PAP to Landslide Election Victory

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his long-ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) have secured a sweeping victory in Singapore’s 14th general election, extending the party’s uninterrupted 66-year rule.

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has passed the draft law on the regulation of the use of mobile devices schools

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has passed the draft law on the regulation of the use of mobile devices schools in the 3rd reading. The draft law was developed to protect children and adolescents from the negative impact of mobile devices: worsened learning outcomes and risks in the field of cyberbullying,

Pakistan Parliament now controls Judiciary through amendment

The 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill was passed early on Monday, 21st October, 2024, in what marked the culmination of months of negotiations followed by an hours-long overnight session of the National Assembly, as the lower house of parliament is known in the country. The amendment says the Supreme Court’s chief justice will now be selected by a parliamentary committee and have a fixed term of three years.

Africa

Africa: BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT: MARCH – MAY 2025

The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as one of the nine Organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991. The Protocol establishing the PAP was ratified by 49 Member States.

Ghana: H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,

The Commonwealth: The next Commonwealth Secretary-General?

At the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October 2024, the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General will be elected. Ahead of this momentous vote, the three declared candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General […]

Africa: Who was Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Died in an unfortunate plane crash

June, 2024/Lilongwe, Malawi/Africa.   Profile of the Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima The Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima was born on 12th February 1973. Dr. Chilima is a Ngoni from Ntcheu […]

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF/ WBG Spring Meetings, 2024 @ Washington DC

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF WBG Spring Meetings on global growth and financial stability & announcements on funding initiatives.

Europe

Germany: Who is Friedrich Merz? the newly elected Chancellor of Germany

Friedrich Merz is the newly elected Chancellor of Germany, officially taking office in May 2025 after a tense and unprecedented second-round vote in the Bundestag. At 69 years old, he is the oldest post-war German chancellor to assume office, and his rise marks a significant shift in German politics.

Romania: Who is George Simion, Complete profile of Romanian Political Firebrand

Simion entered politics in 2019, running independently in the European Parliament election, where he earned over 117,000 votes but failed to win a seat. He subsequently founded the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) on 19 September 2019 with a focus on nationalism, conservatism, and the unification of Romanians globally.

Germany Chancellor election: Friedrich Merz Elected as Germany’s New Chancellor

Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II, following a tense two-round vote in the Bundestag that exposed cracks in the newly formed ruling coalition. Merz secured 325 votes in the second round—just above the 316 needed for a majority.

Europe: George Simion Wins First Round of Romania’s Presidential Rerun

George Simion, leader of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has won the first round of the country’s rerun presidential election, securing 40.96% of the vote, with nearly all ballots counted.

Belgium: Who is Bart De Wever, Belgium’s first-ever Flemish nationalist prime minister

Bart De Wever is a Belgian historian, author, and politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Belgium since February 3, 2025. He is the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), a right-wing nationalist party advocating for greater regional autonomy for Flanders. De Wever is also the first Flemish nationalist to hold the office of Prime Minister in Belgium.

America Pacific

Three Māori Lawmakers Suspended for Haka Protest in New Zealand Parliament

Three Māori MPs are temporarily suspended for performing a haka protest New Zealand Parliament against a controversial treaty bill.

Canada: Anita Anand Becomes Canada’s First Hindu Foreign Affairs Minister

Ottawa (Canada) – In a historic cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. This makes her the first Hindu woman […]

The official profile of POTUS Donald Trump & the First Lady, Melania Trump

Know everything about Donald J. Trump45th & 47th President of the United States, POTUS, in his official profile as per the White House.

Australia: Who is Anthony Albanese, the Australian PM from very humble background

Anthony grew up with his mother, Maryanne, in a council house in Sydney. As he watched his mum juggling the challenges of life on a disability pension, Anthony came to understand the power of a parent’s love in the face of hardship – and the power of government to change lives for the better.

Australia: Re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese Hails “Unity Over Division” After Historic Election Victory

Re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that voters had chosen “unity rather than division” after his center-left Labor Party secured a rare second-term victory, gaining additional seats in a result not seen in decades of Australian politics.

Parliamentary Orgs

Arab Parliament inaugurates its fourth session in Baghdad

The Arab Parliament inaugurated its fourth session of the first legislative year of the fourth parliamentary term, held at Iraq’s Council of Representatives in Baghdad. In a statement, the parliament praised Iraq’s hosting of the upcoming 34th regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level.

Africa: BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT: MARCH – MAY 2025

The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as one of the nine Organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991. The Protocol establishing the PAP was ratified by 49 Member States.

NATO Defence Ministers Prepare for Washington Summit

NATO Defence Ministers concluded a two-day meeting on Friday (14 June 2024) to prepare the Washington Summit in July. They discussed strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence and support for Ukraine.

149th IPU Assembly: India’s commitment to multilateralism & importance of parliamentary dialogue in advancing global challenges

GENEVA, Switzerland – Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation from India to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held in Geneva from 13th to 17th October […]

149th IPU Assembly: Know about Indian Parliamentary delegation

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading a Parliamentary Delegation to 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, being held in Geneva from 13-17 October 2024. The Delegation comprises of Harivansh, Deputy […]

Middle East

Arab Parliament inaugurates its fourth session in Baghdad

The Arab Parliament inaugurated its fourth session of the first legislative year of the fourth parliamentary term, held at Iraq’s Council of Representatives in Baghdad. In a statement, the parliament praised Iraq’s hosting of the upcoming 34th regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level.

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF/ WBG Spring Meetings, 2024 @ Washington DC

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF WBG Spring Meetings on global growth and financial stability & announcements on funding initiatives.

World Bank: Delivery of Essential Education Services in Gaza

The World Bank Group announced a $30 million grant to help ensure the continuity of crucial education for children. A sharp decline in economic activity, including trade, coupled with a […]

G20: 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting culminates in Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech, Morocco, 13th October 2023 The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Indian Presidency was held during 12-13 October 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, on the sidelines […]

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded.

World's Key Parliamentarians

Mike Johnson

Speaker, House of Representative, USA

Roberta Metsola

EU Parliament President

Fortune Z. Charumbira

President, The Pan-African Parliament
Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Sir Lindsay Hoyle

The Speaker of the House of Commons, UK Parliament
Shri Om Birla

Shri Om Birla

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (Lower House), Parliament of India

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