South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged comprehensive diplomatic actions for the safe return of 24 South Korean vessels and their crews stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire.
Tamil Nadu's assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing violations of tribunal and Supreme Court orders regarding Cauvery water allocation.
Tamil Nadu Assembly will pass a unanimous resolution against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam proposal. CM Vijay moved the resolution, citing violations of legal frameworks and water rights, urging the Union Government to withhold clearances.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock praised the diversity of the national football team, highlighting players with immigrant backgrounds and contrasting it with past debates. She emphasized football's role in uniting society and promoting equality.
Cuba has introduced 176 free-market reforms to combat a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by a US oil blockade. The measures, endorsed by the communist party, aim to reduce the state's economic role and attract investment across various sectors.
Green party leader Zack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics inquiry into allegations he failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat. The Greater London Authority's monitoring officer found the circumstances were beyond its scope, and Polanski stated it was an unintentional misunderstanding.
Rival factions within the TMC occupied separate opposition benches in the West Bengal assembly, highlighting a deep internal crisis. This split mirrors a similar rupture in Parliament and signifies the battle for party control moving to the legislature.
South Korea's National Assembly has approved a 45-day parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during the recent local elections. An 18-member committee will probe the causes of the shortages reported at over a dozen polling stations.
Shoko Kawata, Japan's youngest female mayor, has ignited a national discussion by taking maternity leave, a move unprecedented for an incumbent mayor. The decision highlights Japan's struggle with gender equality and outdated work culture, prompting calls for systemic support for working parents.
국회는 제9회 전국동시지방선거 투표용지 부족 사태 진상 규명 및 선거관리 개혁을 위한 국정조사 특별위원회를 18일 출범시키고 45일간의 활동에 돌입했다. 여야는 선관위의 총체적 부실과 국민 참정권 침해에 대한 철저한 진상 규명과 제도 개혁을 촉구했다.
South Korea's National Assembly will begin a 45-day parliamentary probe into a ballot shortage that affected over two dozen polling stations during the recent local elections. The investigation, agreed upon by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party, will focus on the National Election Commission and its regional offices.
Five years after its announcement, the "Earth's Black Box," a project designed to record humanity's path to climate catastrophe, is nearing installation in Tasmania. Initially met with global attention, the project faced years of silence but is now reportedly under assembly, with creators aiming for a December installation.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has offered to establish a full-scale assembly line for its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in India if selected for the Indian Air Force's MTA program. The company is prepared to transfer substantial manufacturing capabilities and integrate Indian industry into the global supply chain, aligning with India's 'Make in India' initiative.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the assembly poll result for the Bhabanipur constituency, where she lost to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.
Adani Group and Embraer have chosen Dholera, Gujarat, to establish a regional jet assembly line. This collaboration aims to enhance India's aircraft manufacturing capabilities, supporting the Regional Transport Aircraft program and UDAN scheme, with airline commitments being key.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
China's Norinco showcased a model of its drone manufacturing process at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The display included a miniature assembly line for drones like the BZK-005E, which is reportedly used in Mauritania and Sudan.
Speculation is mounting that Punjab's assembly elections, currently scheduled for February 2027, may be moved up to November 2026. This potential shift is reportedly driven by the upcoming Kumbh Mela and the second phase of the national census, which could impact the original timeline. Both the ruling AAP and the Congress party are reportedly preparing for an earlier election.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has sent a legal notice to Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders, denying allegations of seeking a nomination for the Barasat Assembly constituency. He claims he was abroad and denies defamatory statements made by party leaders.
Roberto Vannacci's new political party, Futuro Nazionale, is holding its constituent assembly in Rome. The event, attended by over 1500 delegates, aims to structure the party, which claims 100,000 members. Vannacci will deliver the concluding remarks.
The BJP-led NDA is reportedly seeking support from opposition MPs to strengthen its numbers in the Lok Sabha. Sources suggest that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction might see some of its nine Lok Sabha MPs defect, potentially merging with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena to avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws.
