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.
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.
Barbados parliament Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has issued a sharp warning to the Barbados government. He says in Barbados parliament that the country risks deepening a “constitutional vacuum” by moving forward with parliamentary reforms before overhauling its outdated Constitution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.