Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Re-Elected as Iran Parliament Speaker for Sixth Consecutive Year

Iran Parliament

Iran Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has re-elected Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Speaker of Iran Parliament, extending his leadership for the sixth consecutive year.

Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat Commission Approves Multi-Year Budget Plan

Bangladesh Parliament

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.

Samoa Parliament to Be dissolved, heads to early Elections

Samoa Parliament

Samoa will head to early general elections after its Parliament failed to pass the national budget. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa confirmed the dissolution of Parliament in a live address on Wednesday.

King Charles III to Open Canada Parliament in Historic Visit Amid US Tensions

King Charles III to Open Canada Parliament in Historic Visit Amid US Tensions

King Charles III has arrived in Canada for a historic and symbolic two-day visit. This marks his first trip to the country since his coronation and his 20th visit overall. The highlight: delivering the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday to open the 45th session of Canada Parliament.

Nepal Parliament rocks by Opposition Parties over Visit Visa Scam

Nepal Parliament

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.

Spain Parliament Approves Motion to Ban Arms Sales to Israel Over Gaza War

Spanish Parliament - Cortes Generales

Spain’s Parliament passed a non-binding motion urging the government to impose a full arms embargo on Israel. The move comes in response to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza.

Japan Parliament Debates Pension Reform, Passes Cyber Defense Bill

Japan Parliament- National Diet of Japan

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.

Philippines Elections : Duterte Family Maintains Political Influence Amidst Controversy

Philippines elections Marcos-Duterte

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

149th IPU Assembly: India’s commitment to multilateralism & importance of parliamentary dialogue in advancing global challenges

Indian delegation at 149th IPU Assembly @ Geneva, Switzerland.

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

IPU: A Great move to empower women as for next 3 years, African woman Parliamentarian will be the Guardian of Parliaments around the world

The Rt Hon' Tulia Ackson takes over from the outgoing IPU President Rt Hon' Mr. Duarte Pacheco, a parliamentarian from Portugal, who concluded his three-year mandate at the end of the 147th IPU Assembly in Luanda, Angola.

Luanda (Angola)/ Geneva (Switzerland). Tulia Ackson of the United Republic of Tanzania is elected the 31st President of the IPU Tulia Ackson of the United Republic of Tanzania has been elected as the 31st President of the IPU by the IPU’s Governing Council, its main decision-making body made up of parliamentarians from around the world. She … Read more