The State Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia) officially approved Zandanshatar Gombojav as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia. The decision came during a plenary session, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership.

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama made a landmark announcement. Speaking from Dharamshala, India, he confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after him. He declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he established in 2011, will have the authority to select his successor.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over alleged ethical violations linked to a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen. The decision has plunged the country into fresh political turmoil.

Nepal Parliament Day is observed each year on Ashad 16 to commemorate the first session of Nepal’s elected House of Representatives

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal received a grand welcome at the Sri Lankan Parliament during his current stay in the country. The actor is in Sri Lanka for a 10-day shoot of director Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming untitled film. The film features a powerhouse cast, including Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Kunchacko Boban.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana today, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The session, convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon’ble Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, was attended by Members of Parliament, Government officials and distinguished guests from both the nations. The address marked a significant moment in India-Ghana relations, reflecting the mutual respect and shared democratic values that unite the two countries.

In a historic move, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey of Ghana has officially taken office as the Commonwealth Secretary-General. She assumed her position on April 1, 2025, following her unanimous appointment by Commonwealth Heads of Government at their 2024 biennial meeting in Apia, Samoa.

Kenya Parliament on Thursday approved the 2024/25 Finance Law through a voice vote. Lawmakers denied the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unrestricted access to taxpayers’ data, citing privacy concerns and constitutional safeguards.

In Burundi Parliament Election, Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has won 100% of the seats in the National Assembly following a controversial election held on June 5. The electoral commission announced the provisional results on June 11, confirming that the party secured 96.51% of the vote nationwide.

Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 12th Annual Conference of Speakers on African Union’s 2024 theme: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century.”

The Armenian Parliament has approved the prosecution of opposition MPs Artur Sargsyan, Seyran Ohanyan, and Artsvik Minasyan on charges ranging from terrorism to corruption. Tensions boiled over into a physical brawl in parliament, highlighting rising political unrest in Yerevan.

Rachel Reeves, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, was visibly emotional in Parliament on Wednesday as political and financial pressure mounted following a government U-turn on welfare reforms. Her future became the subject of intense speculation after Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to confirm she would remain in her role until the next general election.

Greece Parliament has voted to launch a formal investigation into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis for his potential role in the Tempi train crash, the country’s deadliest rail disaster that killed 57 people, most of them students, in February 2023.

In a historic decision, the UK Parliament voted to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales. On Tuesday, MPs supported the amendment by 379 votes to 137. This marks the largest change in reproductive rights in over 60 years.

José Pedro Aguiar-Branco of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) secured re-election as Portugal Parliament President with a decisive 202 votes. The election took place during the first plenary session of the 16th Legislature.  

Your Excellency Prime Minister कमला परसाद-बिसेसर जी, Honourable President of the Senate Mr. वेड मार्क, Honourable Speaker Mr. जगदेव सिंह, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Members of Parliament, Namaskar ! सुप्रभात ! […]

Mark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. He was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and sworn in as Prime Minister in March 2025.

 In a ground-breaking decision, Suriname’s parliament elected Dr. Jennifer Simons as the country’s first female president on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The 71-year-old physician and seasoned political figure will officially take office on July 16, just as the country prepares for a significant offshore oil boom.

Brazil has officially assumed the BRICS Brazil 2025 presidency, marking its fourth mandate after leading the group in 2010, 2014, and 2019. The presidency’s theme is “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”

Tasmania appears headed for another hung parliament as two key state polls show no clear majority for either major party ahead of the July 19 snap election.

Two recent polls—by YouGov and DemosAU—suggest the Liberal and Labor parties remain short of a majority in Tasmania’s 35-seat lower house, elected via the Hare-Clark proportional voting system.

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama made a landmark announcement. Speaking from Dharamshala, India, he confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after him. He declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he established in 2011, will have the authority to select his successor.

The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist to highlight the rising economic power of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. These four countries later took political initiative to form a forum for dialogue and global cooperation.

Brazil has officially assumed the BRICS Brazil 2025 presidency, marking its fourth mandate after leading the group in 2010, 2014, and 2019. The presidency’s theme is “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded. The Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.

The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, calling it the only credible solution. Regional support grows as El Salvador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic deepen diplomatic ties with Rabat.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani has launched a powerful new political alliance just months before the upcoming elections. The move aims to end legislative deadlock, pass urgent reforms, and boost his influence in parliament.

Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, has been elected President of Lebanon, ending more than two years of political deadlock. On July 7, 2025, Aoun won 99 votes in the second round of balloting in Lebanon’s 128-seat parliament.

In a landmark decision, Iran parliament has voted overwhelmingly to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move follows 12 days of joint US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Out of 223 lawmakers, 221 voted in favor, with one abstention and one opposing vote.

In a bold response to recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the Iranian parliament has approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial waterway handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that the Iran Parliament is preparing a bill to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). This move follows increasing tensions with Israel and a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which declared Tehran in violation of its NPT commitments.