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

The year 2025 marked a highly productive and reform-oriented phase for India’s Parliament, with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) playing a pivotal role in legislative coordination, digital transformation, youth engagement, and parliamentary consensus-building.

The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament has been officially approved by President Droupadi Murmu. The session will be held from December 1 to December 19, 2025. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced this decision on social media platform X.

Tokyo (Japan). Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. She was chosen by the National Diet, marking a historic moment in Japan’s political history. Takaichi received 237 votes in the Lower House and 125 votes in the Upper House. Her victory ended decades of male-only leadership in Japan. The … Read more

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, becoming the first woman to lead the nation. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office at a late-night ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu.

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a critical upper house election that may decide Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political future. The vote comes amid mounting economic pressure, immigration concerns, and public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition.

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.

Justice and Development Party (AK Party) MP for Istanbul, Numan Kurtulmuş, has been re-elected Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). He clinched 329 votes in the third round of parliamentary voting held on Tuesday, securing a clear mandate for his second term.

Mongolia PM Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a parliamentary confidence vote, ending his four-year tenure in office.

The decision followed weeks of nationwide protests sparked by viral social media images showing his 23-year-old son’s lavish lifestyle.

The 36th meeting of the Interim Parliament Secretariat Commission was held today at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the Bangladesh Parliament. National Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul chaired the session.

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung welcomed a delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Monday. The group included MEPs Reinis Pozņaks from Latvia, Beatrice Timgren, and European Parliament Policy Advisor Jens Vornøe.

On June 3, South Koreans will vote in a snap South Korea Presidential Election triggered by the dramatic fall of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and removed from office over his martial law declaration in December 2024.

Nepal’s opposition parties have demanded in Nepal Parliament, the immediate resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. They allege his moral and administrative responsibility in the growing visit visa scam at Tribhuvan International Airport.

The Zhogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan parliament, held a major session addressing two pressing national issues: the use of the Kyrgyz state language and the growing threat of cybercrime.

Japan’s parliament has begun official deliberations on public pension reform legislation, while also passing a controversial cyber defense bill aimed at strengthening the nation’s digital security posture.

Amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, a Pakistani senator emotionally broke down during in Pak National Assembly, while another Pak MP quipped, “If the war escalates, I will go to England.”

Maldives Parliament impeached two Supreme Court judges, intensifying a political crisis linked to President Muizzu’s anti-defection measures.

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

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

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.

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,

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.

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 2024. 149th IPU Assembly: India Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism While addressing the Assembly, Shri Om Birla spoke on the official theme:“Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation … Read more

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, scheduled to take place in Geneva from 13–17 October 2024. The high-level delegation includes senior parliamentarians and officials: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Bhartruhari Mahtab, MP; Anurag Singh Thakur, MP; Rajeev Shukla, MP; Vishnu Dayal Ram, MP; Ms. Aparajita Sarangi, MP; Dr. Sasmit Patra, MP; Ms. Mamata Mohanta, MP; Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary-General, Lok Sabha; and P. C. Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha.

Do you know that the Philippine eagle is believed to have the largest wing span of any eagle species alive?

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

Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) 13-14 October 2023 New Delhi, India JOINT STATEMENT We, the Speakers of Parliaments of the G20 Members met at the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in New Delhi on 13-14 October 2023. 1. We acknowledge the role of G20 as the premier global forum for international economic cooperation, and … Read more

Namaskar! On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you at the G-20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. This summit, in a way, is a ‘Mahakumbh’ or massive congregation of different parliamentary practices from around the world. All the delegates like you are experienced in the working style of different parliaments. … Read more

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

New Delhi, 28 June, 2023 Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla ji, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh ji, Hon’ble Members of Parliament, all senior public representatives, distinguished guests, all other dignitaries, and my dear countrymen! In every nation’s journey of development, there are moments … Read more

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. Phnom Penh (Combodia)/ New Delhi (India). A delegation from Cambodia calls on the Hon’ble Vice-PresidentA delegation from Cambodia led by Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Dy. Cdr-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Cdr. of the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) called on Hon’ble Vice President of India and Chairman, … Read more

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. Thimphu (Bhutan)/ New Delhi (India), February 6, 2023: A Parliamentary Delegation led by the Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Wangchuk Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lok Sabha Speaker, the lower house of Indian Parliament, Mr. Om Birla, at Indian Parliament House Complex in New Delhi, India. … Read more

Speaker Sapkota left the government facilities and moved to his private residence

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) Sahiba Gafarova will go to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia will participate in the 8th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit, reports via Azerbaijani Parliament. Gafarova is expected to make a speech on issues, that will be discussed at the summit. She … Read more

Nimish Kumar. Bali (Indonesia), 5 October 2022: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, who is currently in Indonesia to attend P20 Summit, visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park in Bali. Situated at Garuda Vishnu Kencana Cultural Park, the gigantic Garuda Vishnu Kencana statue is a  spectacular architectural and engineering wonder. The entire theme of … Read more

-Nimish Kumar. September 10, 2nd year of Reiwa In order to prevent new coronavirus infections, the House of Representatives will continue the measures agreed upon by the Board of Directors of the House Steering Committee on February 27, with some changes. The visit to the hospital and the hearing of the plenary session / committee … Read more

-Nimish Kumar. The House of Councilors Steering Committee was opened on Thursday, March 18, 3rd year of Reiwa, and heard reports from Prime Minister Suga and Minister of State Nishimura regarding the termination of the declaration of emergency for new coronavirus infections, and asked questions.

– Speaker Park Byeong-seug hopes for an early conclusion to Korea-Russia free-trade negotiations on service and investment– Proposes a visit by President Putin to Korea– Holds talks by phone with Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin of the Russian State Duma -Nimish Kumar. Speaker Park Byeong-seug spoke by telephone on December 28 with Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin of the … Read more

Nimish Kumar. Deputy Chairman of the DPR RI Rachmat Gobel accompanied by Deputy Chairman of the DPR RI M. Azis Syamsuddin chaired the DPR RI Border Development Timwas Working Meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs / Head of BNPP, Minister of Villages for Disadvantaged Areas and Transmigration, Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium … Read more

  The online webinar on “Women and Family-Based Economy” ended its work today, March 09, in Tehran under the auspices of the Islamic Parliament of Iran.Organized jointly by Women Parliamentary Caucus in cooperation with the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Group in the Parliament of Iran, this virtual event sought to address women empowerment and management … Read more