Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ)
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country risks deepening a “constitutional vacuum” by moving forward with parliamentary reforms before overhauling its outdated Constitution.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.
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.
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition narrowly escaped collapse. A crucial vote in the Knesset to dissolve parliament failed by a 61-53 margin. The vote, triggered by the growing crisis over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews, could have forced early elections.