Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ)
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package is now just one vote away from becoming law. After a dramatic all-night session on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives kicked off final debate early Thursday morning. The legislation, officially dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, is expected to land on Trump’s desk within hours.
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.
Venezuelans voted again in regional and parliamentary elections. Preliminary results show Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) winning 23 of 24 governorships and 82.68% of legislative seats.
Nepal Parliament Day is observed each year on Ashad 16 to commemorate the first session of Nepal’s elected House of Representatives
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country risks deepening a “constitutional vacuum” by moving forward with parliamentary reforms before overhauling its outdated Constitution.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.