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Iran Parliament ‘Majlis’ in 2026: Power, Crisis, and the Politics of Survival

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Iran Parliament ‘Majlis’ in 2026: Power, Crisis, and the Politics of Survival

The Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran — commonly known as the Majlis — has become one of the most important arenas in the country’s ongoing political, constitutional and geopolitical crisis. While Iran’s real centers of power still lie with the Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and unelected oversight institutions, the Majlis in 2026 is playing a highly visible role in legitimizing state policy, managing public anger, and shaping Iran’s position in negotiations with the West.

Global Parliamentary Year-Ender 2025

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Parliament Year ender

Review the defining global parliamentary trends of 2025. From the UN’s 80th anniversary to historic leadership shifts in Europe and Asia.

UK Parliament: British woman MP Kate Kniveton ‘marital rape gate’, accused Tory MP husband Andrew Griffiths

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UK Parliament: British woman MP Kate Kniveton 'marital rape gate', accused Tory MP husband

Former Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has bravely spoken out about a decade of abuse by her politician husband, Andrew Griffiths. In a new ITV documentary, “Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story,” Kniveton revealed a terrifying incident where she believed she would die while being strangled by Griffiths.

Europe: George Simion Wins First Round of Romania’s Presidential Rerun

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Europe: George Simion Wins First Round of Romania’s Presidential Rerun

George Simion, leader of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has won the first round of the country’s rerun presidential election, securing 40.96% of the vote, with nearly all ballots counted.

Australia: Re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese Hails “Unity Over Division” After Historic Election Victory

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that voters had chosen “unity rather than division” after his center-left Labor Party secured a rare second-term victory, gaining additional seats in a result not seen in decades of Australian politics.

Africa: BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT: MARCH – MAY 2025

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pan african parliament PAP

The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as one of the nine Organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991. The Protocol establishing the PAP was ratified by 49 Member States.

US Senate: The Evolution of the Response to the State of the Union

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United States Senate

Capital Hill, Washington DC (USA). Each year, before a joint session of Congress, the president fulfills his or her constitutional duty to “from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” The ceremony that we … Read more

USA: Statement of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Jamaal Bowman

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the U.S. House of Representatives

Capital Hill, Washington DC. Jan 25, 2024  Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee received a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) regarding allegations that Representative Jamaal Bowman may have willfully or knowingly given a false … Read more

IPU: Road ahead, the vision of the new IPU President

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Tulia Ackson of the United Republic of Tanzania has been elected as the 31st President of the IPU

Geneva (Switzerland). I believe that establishing new and innovative strategies is essential for resolving IPU’s challenges in its pursuit of achieving meaningful peace and sustainable global prosperity. The Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson The Vision- The world is faced with complex developments, and is being tested by unprecedented multifaceted challenges, ranging from the effects of … Read more