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The Senate of the Philippines has become the epicenter of one of the gravest constitutional and political crises in the country’s democratic history. What began as a bitter power struggle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte has evolved into a dramatic confrontation involving impeachment proceedings, International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants, Senate leadership battles, gunfire inside the Senate complex and deepening fears about institutional stability.

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.

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. 

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.

The parliament of Israel — the Knesset — has entered one of the most consequential political crises in recent Israeli history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is facing possible collapse, lawmakers are advancing legislation to dissolve parliament, and the country is moving toward what could become another historic national election amid war, social division and constitutional strain. 

we have the distinct honour of speaking with Year 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a global leader whose lifelong work has transformed the fight against child labour, trafficking, and exploitation.

Mr. Satyarthi’s efforts have not only rescued thousands of children but have also shaped international discourse on child rights, influencing governments, global institutions, and civil society across the world. His advocacy reminds us that the protection of children is not merely a social responsibility, but a fundamental test of governance and democratic accountability.