Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing for an eight-day state visit to negotiate the lifting of suspensions on 14 shrimp processors and seek new investments in energy and mining, marking a decade of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced an investigation into the suicide of TMC leader Asish Banerjee to determine if he faced threats. Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Rampurhat, prompting calls for an impartial probe.
Former New Mexico Democratic legislator Sheryl Williams Stapleton was convicted Friday of federal charges for a scheme that diverted millions in public school funds to a friend's company in exchange for kickbacks.
New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party member Bill Oliver inadvertently read an apparent LLM prompt instruction aloud during a legislative speech, highlighting a growing reliance on AI in professional settings and the embarrassment that can follow when its use is revealed.
Xia, Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs, calls on Hong Kong lawmakers to support the chief executive, enhance governance, boost local development, and address residents' concerns.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after disrupting a budget debate. Ghosh interrupted rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman and refused to return to his seat, leading to marshals forcibly removing him amid protests and an escalating internal power struggle within the party.
Hong Kong's first-time lawmakers in the eighth Legislative Council have submitted fewer questions to the government compared to veterans but recorded higher attendance. Political observers suggest this reflects a balance between respecting the executive-led system and providing checks.
Il viceministro della Giustizia Sisto, ad Andria per il decennale del disastro ferroviario, chiede una legislazione che incentivi la prevenzione, unendo imprese e lavoratori. Sottolinea l'importanza di agire prima che i fatti accadano, citando Jhering, e loda la vicinanza del Capo dello Stato ai familiari delle vittime.
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed 70 legislators to the new 210-member parliament, marking a step towards post-Assad governance. The parliament, set to convene Monday, will draft laws and prepare for future popular elections.
Una coppia transgender è stata aggredita a Labico, uno dei tanti episodi di violenza contro la comunità LGBTQ+ in Italia. Nonostante l'assenza di leggi specifiche, i diritti avanzano grazie a sentenze giudiziarie e direttive UE.
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee removed 13 legislators, including military commanders and former financial regulator Xiao Jie and ex-Xinjiang party chief Chen Quanguo. General Xu Xueqiang missed a key meeting, while Lt. Gen. Wang Kangping was passed over for promotion.
States are enacting laws to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) due to concerns over high drug costs. These PBMs, like CVS, manage prescription coverage and negotiate drug prices. Regulations aim to limit PBM compensation, set minimum pharmacist payments, and increase transparency, facing opposition and legal challenges from companies like CVS.
States are enacting laws to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) due to rising drug costs. These PBMs, which manage prescription coverage for insurers, are facing restrictions on their operations and compensation. CVS Health is actively fighting these regulations through lawsuits and advertising campaigns, while independent pharmacies argue they are being squeezed by PBMs' practices.
Authorities face challenges in banning and prosecuting online prediction markets, which operate on overseas platforms and allow trading on future events. Major platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi saw billions in trades.
CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD denied cross-voting in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections, stating their MLAs voted for Congress. They blamed Congress's internal issues for the loss and warned against damaging the INDIA bloc by shifting blame.
Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in Hong Kong surged 20% in 2025 to 797, up from 663 in 2024. Security Minister Chris Tang vowed to tighten laws by June to better protect victims, studying Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Hong Kong reported a 20% increase in sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in 2025, with 797 incidents compared to 663 the previous year. Security Minister Chris Tang pledged to strengthen laws by June to better protect victims, citing ongoing reviews of Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has reversed his long-held stance and publicly called for the abolition of the death penalty in the state, citing a lack of deterrent effect on violent crime. Despite his position, legislative repeal faces strong opposition.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has called a meeting of all MLAs and MLCs on June 22 amidst speculation that some MPs may defect to Eknath Shinde's faction. Shinde faction claims "Operation Tiger" is in final stages, while Thackeray faction dismisses these as BJP's attempts to break parties.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's call to abolish the Control Yuan has drawn criticism from legislator Lin Chun-hsien, who questioned Chiang's past opposition to similar constitutional amendments. Lin suggested Chiang's current stance might be politically motivated, possibly to distance himself from his aide or to position himself for a 2028 presidential bid.
KMT legislator proposed deleting the Culture Ministry's NT$47.38 million media promotion budget and cutting 60% of the film and television bureau's budget. TPP legislator Cai Chun-chu respects the proposal and urges the ministry to fully disclose procurement targets, platforms, and performance metrics to address concerns about "internet army" funding or bid-rigging.
KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen attended the Cross-Strait Forum in Xiamen and met with Chinese CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning. She presented three proposals: opening Kinmen to more mainland tourists, piloting a sales platform for Kinmen-Xiamen agricultural and fishery products, and seeking tariff reductions or exemptions for specific Kinmen-origin goods entering mainland China.
Taiwanese legislator Chiu Hui-ju criticized the Labor Standards Act's rest period rule, stating it's ineffective for busy nurses who often skip meals and rely on bubble tea for energy. She urged the Ministry of Labor to increase inspections to ensure compliance and protect healthcare workers.
KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has proposed eliminating the Cultural Ministry's NT$47.38 million media promotion budget and significantly cutting funds for its film and music bureau. DPP legislator Wu Si-yao criticized the move, arguing it would hinder domestic cultural policy promotion, weaken cultural diplomacy, and potentially push Taiwanese cultural professionals into the Chinese market.
