Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have criticized Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for its plans to slash migration, warning it could worsen skilled worker shortages. Hanson claims multiculturalism has failed and blames migration for housing and infrastructure pressures.
Domingos Simoes Pereira, leader of Guinea-Bissau's PAIGC party, remains under house arrest following a military coup, sparking international concern from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking nations. Military leadership dismisses criticism as interference, while the opposition alleges a political motive to weaken dissent ahead of new elections.
The Northern Territory Labor Party has replaced Dheran Young as deputy opposition leader with Ed Smelt. Young expressed disappointment, while Labor leader Selena Uibo stated the move aims to regain public trust ahead of the 2028 election.
The Northern Territory Labor Party has replaced Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young with Ed Smelt. Labor leader Selena Uibo stated the move aims to regain public trust ahead of the 2028 election. Young expressed disappointment but vowed to continue working for the party.
Calcutta High Court refused to stay the appointment of rebel Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as leader of the opposition in the Bengal assembly. The court fixed July 28 for the next hearing, citing a dispute over a letter nominating Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP.
An RJD MP has sent a legal notice to the Ram Mandir Trust demanding details on donations and expenditures, amid allegations of financial irregularities. The Trust denies wrongdoing, while opposition leaders call for an investigation.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-stop US visit. She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential senators and representatives in Washington.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-stop US visit, describing it as "beyond expectations." She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential US senators and representatives.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taipei after a five-day US visit, describing it as "beyond expectations." She met with think tanks, universities, Taiwanese American communities, and influential US senators and representatives.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price laid flowers at a memorial and discussed the need for better town camp conditions and justice. Taylor also questioned the effectiveness of federal funding for Central Australia.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor, accompanied by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, also laid flowers at a memorial and discussed concerns about Indigenous funding and town camp conditions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to run in the upcoming elections, facing domestic criticism over his wartime leadership and a corruption trial. He stated his intent to win, following a controversial US-Iran deal to end the war.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan strongly criticized the Vice-Chancellors of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, and Malayalam universities for attending an event with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling their presence a "grave lapse" and demanding an apology.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid stated that the US-Iran peace agreement is detrimental to Israel, arguing it allows the Iranian regime to survive and maintain its nuclear and missile programs. Former PM Lapid called the deal a failure of PM Netanyahu.
Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson stated Pauline Hanson has not approached her, following Hanson's declaration to work with the Coalition to remove Labor. Wilson emphasized the preferential voting system and deferred preference discussions closer to the election.
Ruling party leader Jang Dong-hyuk urged Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and opposition leader Chung Jin-suk to meet and discuss nationwide by-elections and a special counsel investigation into alleged ballot shortages and errors in the recent local elections. Jang criticized the National Election Commission's handling of the situation, citing numerous instances of tied votes and vote omissions.
Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, visited Washington to advocate for peace with China by removing permanent secession from the table, while emphasizing the island's commitment to defense. She met with US lawmakers and Trump administration representatives, aiming to promote dialogue amid rising cross-strait tensions.
One Nation is surging in Australian politics, outpolling Labor and the Coalition for the first time. The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, is tapping into voter anger over economic issues and broken promises, while opposition leader Angus Taylor struggles to connect with voters in Western Australia. Analysts suggest highlighting Hanson's hypocrisy and lack of policy substance could be key to regaining support.
Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun stated that "reunification" was not discussed during her meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. She emphasized the need for cross-strait dialogue to ease tensions and prevent conflict, citing the devastation of past wars and the potential for World War III.
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) announced protests against India over alleged 'push-ins' and border killings. They demand an end to the alleged human rights violations and attacks on sovereignty.
South Korea's new ruling party floor leader, Chung Jin-suk, met with Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ik-pyo to demand a special prosecutor for the National Election Commission due to alleged mismanagement. Hong stated the Blue House would accept a special prosecutor if agreed upon by both parties, while also requesting cooperation for the Prime Minister nominee's confirmation hearing.
Taiwan's Kuomintang party chairman, Eric Chu, stated that improving cross-strait relations does not signify abandoning deterrence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue to prevent miscalculation and war, while cautioning against Taiwan being used as a bargaining chip in great power negotiations.
Leading House Republicans Brian Mast and Young Kim will meet with Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, in Washington. The meetings aim to discuss Taiwan's defense spending and its relationship with China, particularly following Cheng's meeting with Xi Jinping.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has ruled out the Coalition carving up target seats with One Nation at the next federal election, despite One Nation's fundraiser bringing in $1.6 million in a day. Liberal frontbencher Tony Pasin had suggested working with One Nation to target seats from Labor.
