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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.
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 ! Good Morning ! I am deeply honoured to stand before you, the elected representatives of a proud democracy and a friendly nation. I bring greetings … Read more
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.