Kenya’s president William Ruto has acknowledged that his government is having a tough time in delivering what it promised in the campaign leading up to the elections. Addressing the nation at a joint parliamentary sitting in Nairobi 14 months after…
Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘‘inappropriate’’ dress
Iran’s parliament has passed a controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under the bill, for which a…
Voice referendum: Australia to hold historic Indigenous vote in October
Australians will vote in a historic referendum on 14 October to decide whether to enact an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. If approved, the vote would recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the country’s constitution, and establish a permanent…
India’s Gandhi gets parliamentary seat back after top court ruling
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has regained his seat as a member of parliament following a decision by the Supreme Court, the parliament announced on Monday. Gandhi, 53, lost his mandate in March after a court sentenced him to two…
Conservatives set to win Spain election but hung parliament looms
No single party or bloc is on course to win an outright majority in Spain’s snap general election, according to a tally with about 99 percent of votes counted. The conservative People’s Party (PP) was set to narrowly win the…
Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu in hospital ahead of key vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had emergency surgery to fit a pacemaker, after being taken to hospital on Saturday night. Doctors at Sheba Medical Centre said the procedure went well and he is not in a life-threatening condition. Mr…
Finland lawmakers approve center-right Petteri Orpo as PM
The newly-elected parliament of Finland on Tuesday voted for National Coalition Party (NCP) leader Petteri Orpo to replace Social Democrat Sanna Marin as prime minister. The decision — essentially a formality — ushers in a new right-wing coalition under Orpo…
Facebook will end news sharing as Canada passes payment bill
Meta Platforms Inc has announced it will end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada after the country’s Parliament approved legislation designed to compel internet giants to pay publishers. The legislation, known as the Online…
Australian parliament backs Indigenous recognition referendum
Australia’s Senate on Monday voted in favour of holding a referendum to alter the country’s constitution to recognise its Indigenous peoples. The referendum would seek support to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice within parliament, which would in…
Japanese parliament votes down no-confidence motion against cabinet
Japan’s lower house of parliament voted down a no-confidence motion submitted against the cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday. It was submitted by the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) a day after the prime minister…
