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Ex-PM KP Oli votes in Nepal's high-stakes 2026 General Elections
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Former PM KP Sharma Oli cast his vote in Bhaktapur as Nepal holds its 2026 General Elections. With 18.9 million voters and a 52% youth majority, the high-stakes polls will elect 275 lawmakers. Results for the 165 first-past-the-post seats are expected within 24 hours of counting.
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"They don't have a clue what the end game is": Senators Van Hollen, Andy K
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a post on X, Senator Chris Van Hollen said lawmakers received little clarity during the closed-door session.
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US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday: State Department
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will address law
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From standing ovation to Knesset Medal: first day of PM Modi's Israel visi
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
As applause echoed through the chamber, Israeli lawmakers rose to acknowledge the Indian leader, capping his address with the conferment of the prestigious "Speaker of the Knesset Medal", the highest honour awarded by the Israeli Parliament.
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"We gave you no tax on tips": Trump hails 'One Big Beautiful Bill' in Stat
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
"The Republicans delivered so beautifully," Trump said during his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, referring to GOP lawmakers who backed the legislation.
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Maldives President arrives in Dhaka for swearing-in ceremony; BNP lawmaker
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The oath-taking ceremony is being held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (national parliament), where newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) began arriving from 9 am amid tight security measures, according to BDNews24.
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US lawmakers warn China of steep costs over Taiwan
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
He likened the approach to punitive measures adopted after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, arguing that the global community must respond decisively when established norms are violated.
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European lawmakers urge Taiwan to boost defence, unity amid rising China t
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Taiwan should prioritise reinforcing its own national defence to deter any possible invasion by China as cross-strait tensions continue to escalate, several European lawmakers said on Friday, according to a report by the Taipei Times.
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US lawmakers at Capitol Hill to discuss Dalai
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief and supports the Tibetan Bud
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Pak: KP lawmakers slam Imran Khan's late-night hospital transfer, cite lac
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
KP Assembly members condemned Imran Khan's late-night hospital transfer and questioned Pakistan's Gaza peace board role. Lawmakers raised concerns over PTI restrictions, security failures, and militant attacks, while the House also passed the KP Right Public Services Amendment Bill, 2026.
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US Secretary of State Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on Venezuela, defe
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.
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Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election on February 8
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received a direct public mandate for her leadership.
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