New Zealand Parliament ejects lawmaker over Israeli sanctions standoff
New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick was suspended from parliament amid debate over a bill sanctioning Israel. Source link
Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing bid to stay
An Australian politician and convicted rapist has resigned from parliament moments before he was to be kicked out, after losing a legal challenge to remain.Gareth…
Ukraine parliament votes to restore anti-corruption agencies after protests | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to restore the independence of two key anti-corruption agencies, moving to defuse the country’s biggest political crisis since Russia’s invasion.Lawmakers on…
Israeli parliament approves symbolic motion on West Bank annexation | Occupied West Bank News
Knesset lawmakers vote 71-13 in favour of annexation, raising questions about the future of a Palestinian state.Israel’s parliament has approved a symbolic measure calling for…
What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where U.S. has sent deportees
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa…
Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying | Health News
Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.Slovenia’s parliament has passed a law giving terminally-ill adults the right…
Suriname’s parliament elects first female president
July 7 (UPI) -- Suriname's parliament has elected its first female president, voting doctor and former parliamentary speaker Jennifer Simons to lead the South American…
Met Police bans pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of Parliament
Met Police officers arrest a protester Monday during a demonstration in support of Palestine Action, which is facing being designated a terror organization by the…
UK Parliament approves assisted dying bill: How would it work? | Explainer News
The British parliament has narrowly voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, marking a landmark moment of social…
New Zealand parliament suspends Maori MPs who performed protest haka | News
Parliament voted to impose record suspensions on the trio of legislators for their protest haka.New Zealand legislators have voted to suspend three MPs who performed…
‘Red Line for Palestine’: Protesters swarm UK Parliament
Thousands swarmed UK Parliament in a “Red Line for Palestine” protest, demanding Israeli sanctions and an arms embargo. Source link
King Charles III warns, yet assures, as he opens Canadian parliament
King Charles III made references to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada in remarks to its parliament. Source link
Maldives parliament removes two Supreme Court judges | Politics News
The Parliament of the Maldives has impeached two judges of the country’s Supreme Court, deepening a political crisis triggered by President Mohamed Muizzu’s push to…
Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression.Ukrainian legislators have unanimously voted to ratify a…
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
BERLIN — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany’s next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a…
Merz elected German Chancellor by parliament after initial defeat
Friedrich Merz has been elected chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting after an initial defeat. Source link
Video: Germany’s Merz fails to be elected chancellor in parliament vote
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament. Source link
Bombshell poll reveals REFORM would win the most seats in Parliament if a General Election was held now
REFORM UK would win the most seats in Parliament if a General Election was held imminently, a major poll shows.Nigel Farage’s party would secure 180…
Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections
April 15 (UPI) -- Singaporeans will need to vote for a new parliament after the nation's president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, dissolved it Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence…
New Zealand parliament votes down bill targeting Maori rights
April 10 (UPI) -- New Zealand's Parliament Thursday rejected a bill targeting Maori rights that sparked protests. The Treaty Principles Bill was voted down 112-11…