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NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello and Secretary General Benedetta Berti attended the Bucha Summit held on 31 March 2026 in Ukraine. The gathering, chaired by the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk, brought together Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliaments, as well as presidents of international parliamentary assemblies. The Summit was also attended by the leadership of Ukraine,  including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will elect its ninth Secretary General at the 152nd IPU Assembly, which will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye (L-R) Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Anda Filip, Sangsoo Jun, Fatou Dieng Thiam, Cecilia Widegren.

Who will be the IPU’s next Secretary General? know the candidates

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will elect its ninth Secretary General at the 152nd IPU Assembly, which will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Five candidates have made it to the shortlist for this role. (L-R) Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Anda Filip, Sangsoo Jun, Fatou Dieng Thiam, Cecilia Widegren.

IPJ Global Report: Youth Voices in Parliaments 2025 (Mapping the Rise, Gaps & Future of Young Lawmakers Worldwide)

The IPJ Global Report 2025 analyzes youth representation in national parliaments worldwide, highlighting key data, regional trends, structural barriers, and pathways to strengthen youth participation and democratic inclusion.

North Korea to Convene 9th Congress in Late February

North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) is set to convene its 9th Party Congress in late February 2026.

Ethiopia to Host Second African Union (AU) ‘Africa Climate Summit, 2025’

Ethiopia is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” the summit will position Africa as a central voice in global climate negotiations ahead of COP30.

IPJ Special Report on Bucha Summit- 2026 Ukraine: NATO & OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Presidents extend support to Prez Zelenskyy

Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office.

Anthony Albanese, The first Australian PM, who Marries while in office (All details)

Australia witnessed history this weekend as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family, friends, and senior Labor colleagues.

Egypt Parliamentary Elections 2025: What you should know

Voting was held on Monday, November 10, in the first phase of Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections. It was conducted under tight security and strict administrative oversight. According to the National Elections Authority (NEA), more than 35 million voters were registered across 14 governorates, including Giza, Alexandria, Fayoum, Minya, Luxor, and Aswan.