The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament has been officially approved by President Droupadi Murmu. The session will be held from December 1 to December 19, 2025. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced this decision on social media platform X.

Tokyo (Japan). Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. She was chosen by the National Diet, marking a historic moment in Japan’s political history. […]

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, becoming the first woman to lead the nation. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office at a late-night ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu.

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a critical upper house election that may decide Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political future. The vote comes amid mounting economic pressure, immigration concerns, and public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition.

The State Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia) officially approved Zandanshatar Gombojav as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia. The decision came during a plenary session, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership.

Ethiopia is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” the summit will position Africa as a central voice in global climate negotiations ahead of COP30.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana today, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The session, convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon’ble Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, was attended by Members of Parliament, Government officials and distinguished guests from both the nations. The address marked a significant moment in India-Ghana relations, reflecting the mutual respect and shared democratic values that unite the two countries.

In a historic move, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey of Ghana has officially taken office as the Commonwealth Secretary-General. She assumed her position on April 1, 2025, following her unanimous appointment by Commonwealth Heads of Government at their 2024 biennial meeting in Apia, Samoa.

Kenya Parliament on Thursday approved the 2024/25 Finance Law through a voice vote. Lawmakers denied the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unrestricted access to taxpayers’ data, citing privacy concerns and constitutional safeguards.

In Burundi Parliament Election, Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has won 100% of the seats in the National Assembly following a controversial election held on June 5. The electoral commission announced the provisional results on June 11, confirming that the party secured 96.51% of the vote nationwide.

Prime Minister François Bayrou announced that he will seek a confidence vote in the French parliament on September 8. The move comes as his government faces rising opposition over plans to cut €44 billion in public spending.

The Seimas, taking into account the decree of the President of the Republic Gitanas Nausėda, approved the candidacy of Inga Ruginienė, a representative of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, for the position of Prime Minister, submitted by the head of state.

Eemeli Peltonen, a 30-year-old Member of Parliament (MP) for the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP), has died by suspected suicide inside Finland’s main Parliament House (Eduskuntatalo) in Helsinki.

Ukraine parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to restore the independence of two major anti-corruption bodies. This decision came just a week after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved legal changes that had curtailed their power, triggering widespread protests and international criticism.

Yulia Svyrydenko has officially become Ukraine’s 19th Prime Minister, marking a major political shift amid the ongoing war with Russia. The 39-year-old economist was approved by Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on July 17, just three days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated her.

Australia witnessed history this weekend as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family, friends, and senior Labor colleagues.

The 2025 New York mayoral election has drawn attention from across the United States. Early voting has seen tens of thousands of citizens heading to polling stations. National media organizations are closely following the race. Voter turnout has surged, breaking previous records in all five boroughs. The election is being defined as a test of American political sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives has approved a groundbreaking bill that legalizes euthanasia for mentally competent adults suffering from incurable illnesses or unbearable pain. The bill passed with a 64-29 vote after an overnight debate. It now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass by the end of the year.

Your Excellency Prime Minister कमला परसाद-बिसेसर जी, Honourable President of the Senate Mr. वेड मार्क, Honourable Speaker Mr. जगदेव सिंह, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Members of Parliament, Namaskar ! सुप्रभात ! […]

Mark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. He was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and sworn in as Prime Minister in March 2025.

The inaugural EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum convened in the European Parliament on November 19, 2025, bringing together Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and national parliamentarians to forge a stronger defense for democracy across Europe.

Over 100 Speakers of Parliament from around 120 countries gathered at the United Nations Office at Geneva for the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, held from 29 to 31 July 2025. The high-level summit, organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations, focused on building peace, justice, and prosperity through stronger multilateral cooperation.

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary General Martin Chungong have jointly called on national parliaments to ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. This landmark agreement is the first WTO accord to focus on environmental sustainability.

Ethiopia is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” the summit will position Africa as a central voice in global climate negotiations ahead of COP30.

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama made a landmark announcement. Speaking from Dharamshala, India, he confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after him. He declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he established in 2011, will have the authority to select his successor.

Voting was held on Monday, November 10, in the first phase of Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections. It was conducted under tight security and strict administrative oversight. According to the National Elections Authority (NEA), more than 35 million voters were registered across 14 governorates, including Giza, Alexandria, Fayoum, Minya, Luxor, and Aswan.

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under new leadership between September 15 and 20, authorities confirmed on Sunday. This landmark decision comes just seven months after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, which brought an end to over 60 years of Baath Party rule.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani has launched a powerful new political alliance just months before the upcoming elections. The move aims to end legislative deadlock, pass urgent reforms, and boost his influence in parliament.

Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, has been elected President of Lebanon, ending more than two years of political deadlock. On July 7, 2025, Aoun won 99 votes in the second round of balloting in Lebanon’s 128-seat parliament.

In a landmark decision, Iran parliament has voted overwhelmingly to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move follows 12 days of joint US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Out of 223 lawmakers, 221 voted in favor, with one abstention and one opposing vote.