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Japan PM Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself, Cabinet ministers to push re
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to The Japan Times, the proposal, expected to be discussed at a meeting of relevant ministers as early as Tuesday, would suspend additional allowances currently paid to the Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers, in addition to their lawmakers' salaries.
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Chief Minister of Nepal's Madhesh Province, Jitendra Sonal resigns ahead o
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal resigned after realizing he would lose a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly. Despite initial support from five parties, some lawmakers withdrew backing, prompting Sonal to step down and submit his resignation to the Province Chief.
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Canadian lawmakers condemn "vile" "unacceptable" protest by Khalistanis de
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Canadian ministers have strongly condemned a protest in Toronto where demonstrators displayed an image showing two men shooting at pictures of Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, sparking outrage, with officials calling it a threat to dem
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US lawmakers confront China's brutal war on faith with tough sanctions bil
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Epoch Times, Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Representative Mark Alford (R-Mo.) jointly unveiled the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, coinciding with International Religious Freedom Day.
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China expands repression, targets Taiwanese lawmaker in baseless "secessio
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, Chinese authorities claimed that Shen's Kuma Academy, an organisation focused on civil defence education, was a "separatist entity." The investigation, led by the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, accuses Shen of "activities undermining national unity
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Lawmakers decry Pakistan's "elite-first" flood relief
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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US lawmakers call on White House to press China over detention and Exit-Ba
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China, describing Beijing's actions as part of a "systemic tool of coercion and hostage-taking."
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China faces global scrutiny as WUC highlights Uyghur repression
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted global attention on China's repression of Uyghurs, including human rights talks in Europe, Canada's Bill C-251 to ban forced-labour imports, U.S. calls to raise detainees' plight, and Japan's support for Uyghur rights, while urging companies to cut
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Geneva: Indian, Nepalese parliamentary delegation highlight deep bonds of
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian and Nepalese lawmakers met on the sidelines of the IPU 151 Assembly in Geneva, reaffirming close friendship and exploring wider cooperation on climate, culture, and economy.
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True peace with Beijing cannot be built on illusions: Taiwan President rej
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lai expressed these thoughts during the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Conference in Taipei following the election of former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmaker Cheng Li-wun as KMT chairwoman. Cheng advocates for closer relations with Beijing.
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Tibetan leader highlights Chinese rights abuses in meeting with Japanese l
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During their discussion, the Deputy Speaker provided MP Komori with an overview of the grave situation currently unfolding in Tibet, the journey of Tibetan democracy, and the operations of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.
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Portugal approves bill banning face veils; violators to face action
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The bill was proposed by the far-right Chega party, and received support from the centre-right PSD, Liberal Initiative and CDS-PP. Left-leaning lawmakers, including from the PS, Livre, PCP and Bloco de Esquerda parties voted against the initiative, as per EuroNews.
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