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Solomon Islands' lawmakers elected China-friendly former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister on Thursday,..

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th..

Other apps could be in the firing line if US lawmakers carry out their threat

Mississippi's Republican-led legislature failed to vote on bills restricting transgender rights due to leaders' disagreement. The proposed laws aimed to limit..

The government's continued dedication of resources to investigating and prosecuting fraud against COVID-19 pandemic relief programs appears to have borne fruit..

The Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly (NA), suspended the membership of two lawmakers backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Sunni Ittehad..

Donald Trump said Thursday that Europe should give more money to Ukraine, days before US lawmakers are to vote on a long-delayed $61 billion aid package for the..

Some 20,000 protesters rallied in Georgia on Wednesday after lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine..

US lawmakers express concerns over Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports streaming venture impacting market competition. Fear consumer price hikes, unfair..

Over the weekend, lawmakers unveiled the latest push for a federal privacy law – the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA).

Georgia's parliament debates a bill akin to Russian laws, sparking violence. Critics fear suppression of democratic freedoms. Protests erupt, President vows..

Poland's parliament is set to commence a crucial debate on loosening abortion laws in the predominantly Catholic nation. The ruling coalition's internal..

Two US lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, have agreed on draft data privacy legislation to limit data collection by..

Congressional Democrats express outrage over Israeli military strike killing seven aid workers in Gaza, casting doubt on foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. House..

Five Indian-American lawmakers request a briefing from the US Department of Justice and FBI on the increase in hate crimes against Hindus and vandalism of..

Aseefa, youngest daughter of President Zardari and Benazir Bhutto, wins NA-207 unopposed, set to be First Lady. Zardaris now surpass Sharifs with six lawmakers,..

US Senators Collins and Bennet are leading the opposition against reclassifying potatoes by the government, emphasizing their nutritional value and economic..

French lawmakers debate groundbreaking bill to ban hair discrimination, facing opposition but supported by President Macron's party. The law, proposed by Olivier..

MLAs from both the ruling AAP and opposition BJP staged protests at the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday. BJP MLAs demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind..

To what extent do funds received through electoral bonds by parties reflect their electoral performance? In some cases, quite well in others not at all, an..

To what extent do funds received through electoral bonds by parties reflect their electoral performance? In some cases, quite well in others not at all, an..

US lawmakers, officials, and military figures are engaged in intense discussions regarding the intentions of Chinese President Xi Jinping towards Taiwan,..

Texas' plans to arrest migrants were put on hold after legal battles. The law sparked uncertainty and tensions with Mexico. GOP lawmakers supported the law,..

Mizoram govt saves Rs 12.86 crore in 5 years by reducing facilities and entitlements of ministers, speaker, deputy speaker, and members of legislative assembly...

The US House of Representatives voted to divest ByteDance of TikTok within six months. Donald Trump previously signed an executive order. Joe Biden supports the..

The EU AI Act outlaws social scoring systems powered by AI and any biometric-based tools used to guess a person's race, political leanings or sexual orientation.

European Union lawmakers are set to approve the world-leading Artificial Intelligence Act, which will regulate AI and serve as a global signpost. The Act takes a..

The European Parliament is suing the European Union's executive over unblocking funds to Hungary while Hungary was blocking aid to Ukraine. The lawsuit aims to..

It was recently reported that Russian lawmakers have approved legislation which allows digital assets to be used in international settlements.

US President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies. The legislation gets..

France has officially added the guaranteed right to abortion to its constitution, making it the first country to explicitly ensure abortion rights in its..

The French parliament voted on Monday to include the right to abortion in the country's constitution, making it the first nation to provide explicit protection..

On February 20, 2024, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-4) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8) announced the creation of a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial..

French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public..

France took a step closer to enshrining access to abortion in its constitution, after senators backed a bill Wednesday to include it as a "guaranteed freedom."..